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

  • Chicken on focaccia $12.00
    • Lettuce, tomato and bacon topped with a pesto yoghurt dressing
  • The combo $16.00
    • Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
  • Beef wellington $25.00
    • Beef fillet with bacon, mushroom and mustard wrapped in puff pastry. Served with potato roasties and veges. (add a rich mushroom sauce)
  • Garlic loaf $8.00
    • Served warm with garlic butter
  • Add chicken $3.00
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Original ice cream sundae $12.00
    • Served with a choice of chocolate, caramel or raspberry topping with either nuts or hundreds and thousands
  • Vegetarian salad $16.00
    • Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
  • Black forest cake $12.50
    • Served with berry compote & vanilla ice cream
  • From the grill
    • With your choice of 2 sides and 1 sauce
  • -Beer battered fries $6.00
  • Southern fried chicken $14.50
    • Spiced marinated fried chicken thigh pieces & garlic aioli
  • Carbonara $15.00
    • Fettucini bound in a white wine bacon creamy sauce with spring onions, mushrooms, egg yolk & grated parmesan
  • Baileys on ice $8.00
    • Baileys Irish Cream over cubes of ice
  • Hawaiian $15
    • Smoked ham, juicy pineapple, red onion & mozzarella
  • Caesar salad (GFA) $19.50
    • Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan.
  • 6 corn nuggets $3.50
  • Mussels $11.00
    • DOZEN COOKED
  • Tarakihi fillet $5.20
  • 6 mini donuts $3.50
  • 3 fish 3 hot dogs
  • Crab sticks $2.20
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • Donuts $2.30
  • 1 Lamb Shank $13.50
  • Whole $17.00
  • -Large $17.50
  • Beef
  • -Roast Kumara $0.9 each
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • Quarter $6.00
  • Chicken
  • Fish curry $18.50
    • spicy baked fish fillets are dressed up with ginger, garlic and onion sauce and tomato sauce
  • Cheese naan $4.50
    • naan stuffed with cheese
  • Saag (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb cubes cooked in fresh blended with herbs and spices
  • Prawn biryani $19.00
  • Goan fish curry $18.50
    • firm fish pieces cooked in coconut milk, chopped capsicum and spices
  • Chicken tikka (6 pieces) $14.50
    • boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor
  • Bhuna (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • pan fried chicken, beef, lamb with onion and tomatoes finished with a thick spicy sauce
  • Kashmiri naan $4.50
    • naan topped with dry fruits, nuts, shredded coconut and homemade cheese
  • Money Bags $8.50
    • Five Thai style potato and herb filed handmade bags.
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • Thai Fish Cake (5) $8.50
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • Jungle curry
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or Vegetarian and Tofu $11.00
  • Prawns $14.00
  • -fried pork balls (9) $9.90
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
  • -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
  • -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
  • -prawn $22.90
  • Pud thai
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion & crushed peanuts in our special pud thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts.
  • -prawn $22.90
  • -chicken, beef or pork vegetarian $18.00
  • Served With Steamed Jasmine Rice
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • McChicken® N/A
    • Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
  • Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
    • Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate.
  • $20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
    • Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • Double Cheeseburger N/A
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Bronze (6pcs) $12.80
  • California Roll (Prawn & Avocado) $14.00
  • BBQ Eal Set $19.90
  • Vegetable Tempura Set $14.20
  • Tempura Set (Prawn, Fish, Vegetable) $16.00
  • Deep Fried Chicken Roll $13.00
  • BBQ Eel & Egg Omelette Don $21.00
  • Tobiko $4.00
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Chilli Bean Mix, Spicy Chorizo, Capsicum, Fresh Tomato & Jalapenos
  • Coppell Street
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, BBQ Sirloin Steak & Bacon, Mushroom, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Cracked Pepper & Garlic Butter
  • Bargain Box $20.00
    • 6 pieces of chicken, 1 reg. chips & 1 reg. drink
  • Tangy Veg. Supreme
    • Chunky Sauce, Mozzarella, Capsicum, Caramelized Onion, Pineapple, Mushroom, Tangy Sauce, Ginger
  • Family Feast $39.95
    • 11 pieces of chicken, 6 nuggets, 2 reg. chips, 1 Sml coleslaw, 1 Sml Gravy & 1 Large drink
  • Burger Combo $9.99
    • Fresh breast fillet, reg. chips, drink & coleslaw
  • Children’s Special Pizza
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Plain and Simple- Cheese & Tomato Sauce with Optional Ham & Pineapple
  • Apricot Chicken $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Apricot Sauce
  • Light Bites $12
    • Cheese & crackers
  • The Last Supper $35
    • Two seasonal cheeses from local cheesemongers with a selection of crackers, freshly baked bread, Mediterranean toppings and condiments.
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Crucified Chicken $13
    • Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • Prawnography $15
    • Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
  • Light Bites $3
    • Peanuts
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Scallops (warm) GF $16.00
    • Pan fried served with pineapple salsa and bacon
  • Baby salmon fillet $29.50
    • Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
  • Stuffed chicken breast GF $27.50
    • Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast served with crispy polenta, basil pesto, parmesan wafer and caper hollandaise
  • Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
    • Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
  • Crispy polenta (fried) GF $10.00
    • Served with rocket, shaved parmesan and aioli
  • Junior cheeseburger $9.50
  • Ham and cheese pizza $9.50
  • Moroccan lamb salad GF $21.50
    • Grilled canterburry lamb with baby spinach, chick peas, crumbed feta, grilled courgette, pangrelato and yoghurt and mint dressing
  • Duck Wontons w Citrus Salad $13.50
  • Venison Ribs w Slaw & Chips $29.50
  • Calamari $13.50
    • Tender salt and pepper calamari served with a petite salad and lemon pepper aioli.
  • Bangers and Mash $12.00
    • Sausages with mashed potato and onion gravy.
  • Seasonal Vegetables $5.50
  • Southern Style Fried Chicken Wings $13.50
    • Served with petite salad, sour cream and sweet chilli.
  • Lamb Shank w Mash & Veg $20.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding $10.00
    • Warm moist sticky date pudding served with warm caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Bread and Dips $10.00
    • Good Honest Products breads served with house dips
  • Lamb Rump $36.00
    • Served with roast carrots and pumpkin, minted potatoes, peas and hollandaise sauce
  • Highland Wedges $12.50
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Chicken Wrap $15.00
    • Large tortilla wrap stuffed with lettuce Arabic spices seasoned chicken salsa, tomato aioli served with wedges & sour cream
  • Fish and Chips $8.00
    • Three fish fingers chips and a small salad
  • Matchamisu $32.00
    • Green tea mint and chocolate tiramisu
  • Portobello Mushroom $3.00
  • Pancakes $17.00
    • Three Large Pancakes made fresh to order. Bacon and Banana with Maple syrup / Milo and Berry’s with Vanilla Ice-cream
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