Ilex in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
PASTRY PASTRY
  • 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 $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $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(V) $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Cacao Ball - no added sugar $5.80
    • 100% chocolate, pureed dates, roasted hazelnuts, orange oil, and cacao nibs. A healthy chocolate treat, packed with antioxidants.
  • Moorish Nut Crunch $6.80
    • Almonds, hazelnut and cashews in a weave of dark chocolate and caramel.
  • Blackberry Custard Crumble
  • Sauteed green beans with feta cheese, mint and cacao nibs $9.00
  • Chocolate Lava Cake
  • Charcuterie Platter - Heart Share $45.00
    • Featuring 'Cuisine Award' winning Barry's Bay and She Universe Cacao Nib Havarti. Continental meats, local cheeses, homemade chocolate chutney, olives, chocolate sesame snap, chocolate rolled ginger, fruit, crackers, salad and breads. Enough for two to share.
  • - For one $10.50
  • Combination meat and begetables fried noodles $11.00
  • Beef with pickled cabbage $15.00
  • Shredded pork with capsicum on rice $10.00
  • Mini Spring rolls $6.00
  • Braised tofu with soy sauce $13.00
  • Noodles with Iamb belly in soup
  • Deep Fried fish with chili sauce spicy $30.00
  • Brisket with home style special sauce $15.00
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad $10.00
    • Fresh fruits served with yoghurt
  • Vic'S Nutty Porridge - Until 10 Am $11.50
    • Choice of maple syrup or brown sugar
  • Ham / Salami $4.20
  • Bagels
  • Sunday 7.30am - 2pm
  • French Toast $19.50
    • With bacon, banana, yoghurt, fruit and maple syrup
  • -Smoked Chicken With Blueberry Salsa And Brie $11.50
  • Spinach / Avocado / Mushroom / Hash Brown / Tomato / Brie / Feta / Colby $4.00
  • Chicken Avocado
  • Sausage Roll
  • Chicken & Sweet Satay Roll
  • Ham Salad
  • Corn beef & Mustard
  • Cheese & Pineapple
  • Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
  • Roast Pork Roll
  • with meal, Jam, Yogurt, Cream, Sauce or Chutney $1.00
  • Omelette 3 $15.50
    • eggs served with your choice of fillings
  • Potato Pancake $19.50
    • stacked with bacon, grilled tomato & basil served with sweet fruit chutney
  • - Or cream cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomato & black olives $7.50
  • Homemade Hash Brown $18.50
    • served with spinach & smoked salmon then topped with 2 poached eggs & hollandaise
  • x2 $15.50
  • Bacon & Banana $19.50
    • stacked on a toasted wholemeal, cheese scone or French toast, then drizzled with maple syrup
  • x3 $17.50
  • Grilled Chicken Sliders with Tangy Mayo & Kumara Crisps $13.00
  • Teriyaki Ninja $7.20
    • Teriyaki chicken with spring onion & Hachi Hachi mayo
  • Tempura Udon $12.90
    • Japanese udon noodle soup with veges & prawn kakiage tempura
  • Pork Tonkatsu $17.00
    • Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
  • Oki Hoki Set (Seasonal) $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1.00)
  • Big Rooster $7.20
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
  • Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Don $16.90
    • Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
  • Wakanui Sirloin $58.00
    • Grain fed 250 gram Canterbury Plains sirloin, mushroom compote, diced potato and kumara, grenadine onion, Madeira jus
  • Bread Selection $11.50
    • toasted freshly baked bread, peanut basil pesto, sweet chili hummus
  • Strawberry Dome $12.50
    • Strawberry mousse dipped in white chocolate, popping candy, apple noodles, berry coulis
  • - or individually - creamy brie $6.00
  • - or individually - totara aged cheddar $5.00
  • Large $23.00
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $26.00
    • Ground beef, provencal sauce, spaghetti, shaved parmesan
  • Aglio e Ollo $16.00
    • garlic, chilli, parmesan tossed in virgin olive oil and linguini pasta
  • Lamb Madras $9.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
  • Butter Chicken $8.50
    • A world famous Indian delicacy Half cooked the tandoori way & finished the curry way, with crushed cashews cream & spices.
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Lamb Korma $9.50
    • lamb in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
    • Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
  • Chicken Biryani $9.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $9.50
    • An internationally renowned dish lamb cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Snack Meal $9.90
  • -Regular Drink
  • Spicy Wedges $4.90
  • Fillet Burger Meal $10.50
  • -Regular Drink
  • -2 Pieces of Chicken
  • Chicken Nuggets Meal $8.90
  • 5 Pieces Of Chicken $13.50
  • Steak Foo Young
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts on Rice
  • Diced Pork (with Cashew Nuts)
  • Chicken Fried Rice
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles)
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Steak Mushrooms Chow Mein
  • Prawn Mushrooms chow Mein
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
    • Tender boneless chicken cooked in a mouth-watering mango sauce.
  • Aloo Palak $14.00
    • Diced potatoes and fresh blended spinach cooked with thick onion sauce and spices.
  • Aloo Gobhi Matter $14.00
    • Diced potatoes, cauliflower & green peas cooked dry with roasted cumin, sauteed browned onion & chopped tomatoes.
  • Chicken Chatinaat $15.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion sauce and ground masala with fresh coriander, flavoured with black pepper.
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.
  • Ice Cream (please ask waiting staff for flavours) $4.00
  • Seekh Kebab $10.50
    • Lamb mince lightly spiced & rolled on skewers & roasted in tandoori oven.
  • Butter Chicken ''All-time favourite'' $15.00
    • Barbequed boneless chicken cooked with rich tomato and butter gravy.
  • Basket of wedges $6.50
  • Sweet as Spud's $10.00
    • Oven baked jacket potato, served with your choice of: Sour cream and chives, baked beans and cheese, chilli con carne and cheese, bacon and cheese
  • Hash Browns $2.00
  • Basket of fries $6.00
  • Pancakes with fried bacon & banana $13.00
    • Served with maple syrup
  • Bach Bacon and Eggs $9.50
    • Two eggs (cooked your way) served on thick cut toast and premium shoulder bacon
  • Number Eight Burger $15.50
    • Sumptuous beef burger topped with bacon, fried egg, cheese, pineapple, tomato and lettuce served with chips
  • Garden Salad $4.50
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Fillet of fish, lightly crumbed Panko & cooked until golden, served with Tartare sauce, lemon, salad & fries
  • Chocolate Desert $12.00
    • Changes weekly check with waiter/waitress
  • Toast (2 pieces of spreads) $5.00
  • Bacon (2 pieces) $4.50
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $19.00
    • Bake beans, Vegetable Fritter, Eggs, Roast Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Wilted Spinach, Hash browns, Corn Chutney and Caramelised Onions
  • Fairy Bread $8.00
    • White sandwich bread dipped in 100s and 1000s, along with a small fruit salad, packet of raisins and a muesli wheel
  • Catch of the Day $19.90
    • Fish fillet either in beer batter or pan fried served with fresh salad, Fries and lemon, Tartare sauce
  • Soup $10.00
    • Soup of the day garnished with fresh salsa verde and dipping bread
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Fish & Chips $10.00
    • Three Fish bites with a handful fries served with Aioli & Tomato sauce
  • -Hot smoked Salmon $22.00
  • -Add garlic butter / Add Gravy $2.00
  • The Mini $13.00
    • Home-made hash brown w bacon, a poached egg & hollandaise.
  • Prawn Salad $21.00
    • Tempura prawns with candied pecans, green apples, and salad greens finished off w blue cheese.
  • Seasonal Fruit plate $15.00
    • Fresh seasonal fruits
  • Large Fries $8.00
  • -Wilted Spinach $16.00
Ilex

Ilex

location

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039415556

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand