Ilex Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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"The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00

Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00

Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00

French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00

Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00

We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.

Nearby Sample Menus

Apple compote $5.20
Featured breakfast Varies
- Ask your waitperson about our latest feature breakfast
Garlic bread $4.20
- Two generous slices of French bread sautéed with lots of garlic butter and parsley.
Fruit cakes $7.50
- Three mini cakes with a choice of blueberries or banana.
Fish of the day $17.20
- Lightly crumbed, our fresh fish fillets come with tartare sauce and lemon wedges, a hashbrown and side salad.
Vegetarian $18.20
- Tomato, mushrooms, green onions & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
Chicken Enchiladas $18.20
- Spicy Mexican chicken, red onions, bell peppers, sour cream and guacamole wrapped in two flour tortillas baked with salsa and havarti cheese, served with a hashbrown.
Pesto $3.80

Organic Eggs Any Way $14.00
- Two eggs, poached, fried or scrambled with slow roasted tomato and your choice of English muffin or 7 grain toast
Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $19.00
- Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce
Crepes $17.00
- Fresh berries, banana and white chocolate mascarpone
Pumpkin Arancini Balls $17.00
- Crumbed pumpkin and goats cheese risotto w sundried tomato aioli - Add a deli salad $3.50
Caramelised Beetroot $19.00
- Feta, rocket, pinenuts, mozzarella
Affogato $14.00
- The deconstructed, do-it-yourself dessert. A scoop of vanilla ice cream, a shot of coffee and your choice of Amaretto, Drambuie, Cointreau, Frangelico, Baileys, Sambuca or Tia Maria
Halloumi $19.50
- Smoked tomatoes, peppers, mozzarella
Stuffed Smoked Aubergine $29.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, baby spinach, mushrooms, crispy capers, queen olives, parmesan, and smoked aubergine sauce

Grilled Vege $11.90
Grilled Chicken $12.90
You guessed it. It’s pretty much the same as the Morrito, but in a bowl. This is the uncontained and low carb version of our most famous dish. Choose your combination and get stuck in. It’s good. Very good. see below
- Served with: Rice or Couscous / Beans or Grilled Veges / Salsa & Lettuce / Sour Cream or Aioli or Hummus
Meat & Cheese Tortilla $7.90
Beef Tapa $7.90
Grilled Chicken $12.90
Moroccan Lamb $13.40
Just Salads $11.90

Sauces
Caesar salad (GFA) $15.00
- Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan
- Add egg $1.50
Ice cream Sundae trio $10.00
- 3 flavours of the week with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream & hundreds and thousands
Steak & Fries (GFA) $18.00
- 200grm rump steak with garlic butter, Elmwood house salad with beer battered fries and tomato sauce
Hawaiian $15
- Smoked ham, juicy pineapple, red onion & mozzarella
-Add cheese $2
Chicken $15
- Sliced roast chicken breast, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, mozzarella & cranberry sauce.

Junior Burger $12.00
- Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato with fries and tomato sauce.
Ploughman Pork Belly $24.00
- Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on potato bake with gravy, crackling, apple chutney and salad greens.
400 Grams Rump Steak $41.00
- Cooked to your liking and served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
Malthouse Platter $34 Sm / $66 Lge
- A selection of bits and pieces from the menu including our ribs, chicken nibbles, cheese, hummus, bread and butter pickles, onion rings, gherkins, pâté and crackers.
Side Salad** $5.50
Marlborough Mussels** $33.00
- Steamed in a creamy garlic stock and served with a big wedge of toasted garlic bread.
Blue and Gold $30.00
- Blue Cod lightly fried in Speight's beer batter, served with crispy fries, fresh lemon, tomato sauce and homemade tartare sauce.
Favourites Platter $16.50
- A Crispy selection of chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls and beer battered fries served with our home made aïoli.

Raad Na Noodle
- Stir fried thick noodle with meat and vegetables top with Thai style gravy noodle sauce.
Fried Rice
- Stir fried meat with rice, vegetables, salt, sugar, pepper, egg onion and garnished with spring onion.
Nam Tok $17.00
- Steamed meat seasoned with roasted rice, fresh mints, coriander, red onion, lime juice and fish sauce.
Pad Prik Gang Paste
- Stir fried meat with long bean, red capsicum, red curry paste and leech lime leaf.
Vegetarian $14.00
Tofu $3.00
Pad Prik Gang Seafood $21.50
- Combination seafood stir fried with red curry paste and coconut milk.
Ginger
- Stir fried meat with garlic, ginger, pepper and mixed vegetable.

Combination Meat $16.50
Black Tiger Prawns (7 Pieces) $18.00
Thai Style
Roasted Duck $18
Chicken, beef or Pork $16
Seafood $11.50
Combination Meat $17.50
Crispy Pork & Roasted Duck $18

Coconut Veggy Curry on Rice $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
Hotplate Curry Tofu and Mushroom Balls $16 Small / $24 Large
- Curry tofu with mixed veggy and mushroom balls on steamy hotplate
Hotplate Sesame Mushroom with Bean Sprouts and Vegetables $15 Reg / $22.50 Lge
Sweet and Sour Crispy Potato $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Malaysian Curry with Potato, Cabbage and Mushroom Balls $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Hong Kong Fried Noodle $10 Reg / $15 Lge
Vegetarian Kebabs $4.50
Hotplate Stewed Roasted $16 Small / $24 Large
- Sliced stewed roast with veggy, ginger and sesame on steamy hotplate

Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Extras

-21+ $6.20 pp
-21+ $8.00 pp
Large Platter $35.00
Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip
Sports Pack
- 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat
Small $34
- Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
Small Platter $28.00
Large Platter $39.50

or 3 for $1.00
Basbosa $3.50
Chips 1/2 scoop $1.00
Meat $3.00
Chips $2.00
Small $7.00
Steak & Onion roll $2.00
Steak $5.00

Add Peppers $5.50
Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
- Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
Late Night Olives $28.50
- Olives, Tapenades, Grilled Ciabatta
Tomato Bruschettini $17.50
- Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Buffalo Feta
Add Artichokes $5.50
Add Dukkha $5.50
Roast Salmon Bruschettini $18.50
- Roast Salmon, Peppers, Tapenade, Aioli, Basil
Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
- Spiced Albondigas

Vegetarian on Noodles $11.00
Seafood on Noodles $12.50
Combination of Noodles $12.50
Pork Chilli on Rice $12.00
Sweet & Sour Pork $13.00
Beef Cashew Nuts with vegetables $48.00
- 3-4 servings
Pot of Boiled Rice $5.50
Chicken on Noodles $12.00

Mint Chutney $2.50
Onion Bhaji (Six pieces) $5.00
- Onion rings dipped in spicy batter, deep fried until crispy.
Indian Heaven Aloo (A delicious must try-dish) $5.00
- Diced potato tempered with mild spices and cumin seed.
Mixed Vegetable Pulao $5.00
- Basmati rice with fresh vegetable and spices.
Vegetable Samosa (two pieces) $6.00
- Flakey fried pastry filled with spicy potatoes and green peas. Fried until golden brown.
Dhal Makhni $14.00
- Black Lentils and kidney beans cooked in spices and creamy sauce.
Chicken Palak $15.50
- Boneless chicken cooked with spinach, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
Two people or more - Entrees: Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab / Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo and Vegetable Korma with Naan and Basmati Rice $29.50 per person

Very Vegetarian $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
Italiano $15.50
- Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
Fish $3.50
- per piece
Family Pack $18.00
- Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
The Fat Pig $11.00
- Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
Chicken Nuggets $4.00
- half dozen
Chips $4.50
- per bag
Hot dog $3.00