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

Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Garlic bread $3.50
Xtra Large $3.90
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning

Deep fried chicken nuggets $8.00
Squid on a hot plate $22.00
Vegetable & pork fried vermicelli $13.00
Vegetable noodle $11.00
Stir fried green beans & pork mince with dried chilli $18.00
Bami goreng $13.00
Seafood with rice crisps $25.00
Stir fried pork with bean sprouts $16.00

Chicken/Lamb Jalfrezi $14.90
- Boneless chicken or lamb cooked with coriander, capsicum, crushed garlic and thick onion and tomato gravy
Chicken Tikka Masala $14.90
- Chicken tikka marinated with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices, cooked in onion, tomato and capsicum gravy
Kashmiri Pulao $5.00
- Rice cooked with dry fruits
Paneer Makhani $13.90
- A traditional Indian curry made with cottage cheese and cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
Biryani (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Vegetable) $14.90
- A delightful combination of basmati rice cooked with exotic spices and tender cubes of chicken/lamb /beef/vegetables
Prawn Schezwan $16.50
- Prawns battered in corn flour, bakers flour, eggs and cooked with Chef's special sauce
Onion Bhaji (5 pieces) $5.00
- Thinly sliced onions dipped in chickpea flour and spices, cooked to golden perfection and served with tamarind sauce
Butter Chicken $14.90
- Boneless chicken marinated with special spices and herbs, roasted in a tandoor and cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce

Venison Sliders $15
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
Pulled Pork Sliders $14
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
Vegetarian Sliders $13
- House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
- Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
Spicy Chilli Squid $12
- Served with lime aioli.
Fresh Guacamole $4
Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.

Agedashi Tofu $8.00
Prawn Tempura Roll $14.50
Sashimi & Tempura Set $17.50
Crumbed Prawn (4pcs) $8.00
Chicken Teriyaki & Tempura Set $17.00
Assorted Sashimi of The Day $22.00
Tuna $5.00
Takoyaki (Octopus Ball) (6pcs) $6.80

Oshinko $8.00
- assorted pickles
Gyu $38.00/ $68.00
- thin sliced beef & tofu & seasonal vegetables cook it yourself in sukiyaki broth pot (For 1/ For 2)
Shake $18.00/ $29.00
- akaroa salmon (entrée 10pcs/ main 20pcs)
Maccha aisukurimu $14.00
- green tea ice cream 2 scoops
Double salmon $17.00
- salmon wushi wrapped with flamed grill salmon on the outside
Assortment of Tempura Set $12.00
- Selection of Deep fried Seafood & Vegetables served with rice & miso
Gyu $32.00
- skotch Fillet 180g
Daikon $8.00
- pickled daikon roll

Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
Salmon Sashimi $8
Udon $10.00
Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50

Marinated Olives $8.00
- A warmed selection
Flatbread $8.00
- Garlic and cheese
The Anti Vego $26.00
- Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
Chicken Liver Parfait $16.00
- Baked creamy parfait served with mixed pickles, plum chutney and truffled melba toast
Whitestone Windsor Blue (75g) $16.00
- With gingered walnut loaf and fig chutney
Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
- With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
Festive Plate $35.00
- Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus

Raspberry Jam $6.00
(on toasted bagel)
Fresh Banana $6.50
Cream Cheese $6.50
Smokey $11.50
- Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
Little Pig $10.50
- Pulled Pork & Kimchi Schmear, Iceburg Lettuce
B.L.T $10.50
- Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli

ROAST ROLL COMBO $12.90
- roast roll beef, pork, lamb or chicken with coleslaw & chips + 420 ml Coca Cola Range
PASTA COMBO $15.50
- lasagne, macaroni cheese or sherpherds pie with coleslaw & chips + 420 ml Coca- Cola Range
ROAST SANDWICH (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $7.90
- with salad on top
FRIED CHICKEN 3.50
VEGETABLES $6.50
ROAST SANDWICH (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $6.90
SOUP OF THE DAY $6.50
- with bread roll
SALAD $6.50

Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
Crème Brûlée $15.00
Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
- 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil
Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
- Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
Carpaccio $24.00
- beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
Basil parfait $18.00
- Strawberries, Meringue, Pistachio
Agnolotti pasta $42.00
- Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion

Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
- Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
Wedges $13.50
- Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
- Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
B.L.T. $19.50
- Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
Urban Platter $40.00
- A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
Mushroom Stack $19.50
- Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
- Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries

American $3.50
- Hot Dog
Surf & Turf $7.50
- Seafood + Chicken
Poutine $4.50
- Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
Hot Soup $2.80
- Chicken with Sweet Corn
Fitted Sausage $3.50
- with Cheese
Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
- Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
- Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
Meat Ball $5.50
- with Potato Gravy

Crispy calamari (gf) $25
- Seaweed salad, hoisin mayonnaise, fried onions & crispy calamari
The naan (ef) $16.50
- Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
Eggs terra viva (v) $24
- With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
Eggs royale $24
- With our own hot-smoked salmon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
Lox 'n bagel $17.50
- Salt cured salmon, tomato, pesto, red onion, capers & cream cheese on a toasted bagel
The pretzel burger $25
- Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise

Homemade Muesli $8.50
- Served with natural Yoghurt
Open Steak Sandwich $17.50
- Sirloin cooked to M-R served on Vic's Focaccia & Baby spinach & topped with Melted Brie, Onion Jam & Aioli
Fries $5.50
- Served with our own Aioli & Tomato Sauce
Pasta of the Day $15.00
- Winter only
Chicken Salad $16.50
- A mixed salad topped with Warmed Sliced Chicken, Streaky Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Pear & Fig Chutney & Aioli
Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
- Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
Bacon Butty $10.00
- Streaky Bacon & Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
- Choose from Cheese, Ham, Pineapple, Onion or Cream Corn 2 x fillings