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

Tom Yum Soup $9.80
- Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles I Rice $12.80
Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
- Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
Sweet Sour Pork Noodles/Rice $9.80
Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
- Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Satay $9.80
- Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay
Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
- Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in spices.

Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
- baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
Fish and Chips (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) POA
- Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
GF= GLUTEN FREE
Venison $33
- 220g denver steak cooked medium rare and served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
Crispy Skinned Salmon (GF available) $28
- served on asian inspired salad with fresh greens, red onion, capsicum, cherry tomato, fried shallots, crispy noodles, fresh herns and traditional nam jim dressing
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae $12
- Vanilla icecream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
- homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
Pumpkin and Feta Tart $17
- pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato & caramelized onion tart with a roasted vegetable medley, fresh salad and sweet beetroot glaze

Scallop $1.60
Fish $2.40
Extras $1.00
Pineapple $4.20
6 Mussels $5.00
2 Chips $26.00
6 Chicken Nuggets $26.00
1/2 Scoop Chips $1.70

Pineapple Rings $2.30
Hawaiian $5.60
FAMILY PACK 3 $31.00
- 12 fish bites, 2 hotdogs, 2 meat patties, 2 donuts, 2 sausages, 2 crabsticks, 4 potato fritters, 2 pineapple rings, 2 scoops of chips
Jam Donut $2.30
Plain $3.40
Tomato $4.20
Paua Pattie $2.30
Bacon and Cheese $5.00

Green salad with grana parmesan $10.00
Smoked Portobello Mushrooms $18.00
- with house made whole grain toast, truffled ricotta and poached eggs
Asparagus $24.00
- roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
Coppa $26.00
- tomato base, smoked mozzarella, cured pork neck, red onion, chilli
Margherita $24.00
- tomato base, buffalo mozzarella, freshly picked basil
Prosciutto $26.00
- rucola -tomato base, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, ricotta, rocket
Braised Goat Arancini with Truffle Mayo $15.00
Auttuno $26.00
- free range smoky bacon, fresh pear, gorgonzola

Roasted Mushrooms $5.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bites $14.00
- Paprika aioli
Antipodean Plate $21.00
- Halloumi, smashed avocado, vine tomatoes, spiced sweet potato, dukkah, grilled flat bread
Pulled Pork Shoulder $19.50
- Crisp potato, watercress, chorizo crumble, mustard hollandaise
Canterbury Lamb Rump $31.00
- Crispy potatoes, peas, smoked tomato, green beans, goats cheese puree, mint jus
Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
- Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
- Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
Eggs on Toast $12.00
- 2 eggs served your way on sourdough

Fish Bites $12.00
- tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
Beans $18.00
- spiced beans with poached eggs, smoked paprika creme fraiche & toast + black pudding $5.00
Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
Smoked Salmon $20.00
- roast baby beets, sorret, walnuts, honey lemon & sumac dressing & horseradish cream
Beef Burger $19.00
- beef rump patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo with chips + blue cheese $2.00
Chipotle Bacon $5.00
Soup POA
- served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
Paprika Creme Fraiche $3.50

Dessert Special $12.00
- please ask your server
Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Creme Brulee $12.00
- smooth and creamy baked custard with a caramelised topping and served with speculaas cookies
Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
- Please ask your server
Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
- POA. Please ask your server
Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
- vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
Seasonal Garden Salad $7.50

Soy Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
Beef Brisket Soup Noodle $9.00
Shrimps Pan Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
Sichuan Chilli Chicken on Rice $9.00
Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
Pork & Pickle Cabbage with Vermicelli $9.00
Beef Brisket on Rice $9.00

Hot & Spicy Fried Noodles
-Beef, Chicken Or Pork $16.00
Khor Ko Khmer Beef Stew With Noodles $17.00
-Beef, Chicken Or Pork $17.00
-Seafood $15.00
Crispy Chicken On Rice+Chicken Soup+Dipping Sauce $19.00
Pickled Cabbage Stir- Fry With Egg And Pork Or Chicken-Beef $17.00
Satay Sauce On Rice Or Noodles $7.00

Pork Belly w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns 3pc $10.00
Spicy Wonton Bowl w/ Bok Choy 8pc $15.00
Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao 5pc $12.00
Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00

Chicken Jalfrezi - Chef Special $17.50
- Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with green capsicum, coconut milk, tomato and spices
Onion Bhaji - 4 pcs per portion $6.00
- Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chickpea flour, deep fried
Lamb Posht $17.50
- Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato. Then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices
Daal Basanti $14.00
- Mixed yellow and red lentil with a tomato and garlic base
Tandoori Chicken (Half - one leg, one breast) $13.00
- Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt. Skewered and cooked in tandoori oven
Lamb or Chicken Bhuna Masala $17.50
- Lamb/ chicken roasted with dry Indian spices, onion, ginger and garlic
Chicken Achari $17.50
- Chicken with mouth watering pickled spices
Poppadam (4 pieces) $3.00
- Classic Indian lentil crackers

Quarter chicken
3 Roast Potatoes
Combo 2 $ 13.50
Pork (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
Roast Sandwich
Roast Roll
1 390 ml soft drink
Roast Potato (each) $ 1.00

-With Salad & Rice $12.00
- reg. $10
Chicken Don
- Tender chicken bites, deep fried & coated with lightly flavoured soy sauce served on rice
-Mix $14.50
-Large $11
Burger Combo Meals $12.00
- Burger with chips & can of drink
Obento $14.00
- Teriyaki chicken, rice with cutlet, potato salad & vegetables served in a luxury container
Curry Rice
- Beef & vegetables in a Japanese style curry sauce served on Rice. Not too spicy

- Medium $17.50
- Medium $17.50
Smoked Salmon Tag $21.00
- Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce.
- Small $12.00
- Small $12.50
- Large $29.00
Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
- Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
- Large $27.00