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

  • Icecream & jelly $2
  • Gluten Free Crepes $18.5
    • pea, ricotta, mint & parmesan finished with feta, pesto & truffle oil
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with streaky bacon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • The Scotch Egg $12.5
    • served hot with terra viva relish
  • Bubble & Squeak $28
    • with braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
  • Terra Viva Vegetable Crisps $5.5
    • spiced with terra viva spice
  • Potted Hot-Smoked Salmon $21
    • with crispy capers, horseradish and bread
  • Eggs Terra Viva $24
    • with mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Special Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Seafood Combination $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • DAAL MAKHNI $16.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with special herbs and spices and cream. To request vegan and dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • PALAK PANEER $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream.
  • CORIANDER'S SPECIAL TIKKA $15.00
    • Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, fenugreek and fresh ground spices, then cooked in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • CHICKEN MADRAS $21.00
    • A dish for those who enjoy a hot curry. Diced chicken cooked in a lamb gravy with onion, herbs and spices, garlic and ginger. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • LAMB BALTI $22.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in variety of spices to give an exotic aroma such as cardamom, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and tomatoes.
  • CHEF SPECIAL KEBAB (8 PIECES PER PORTION) $15.00
    • Chicken and lamb mince, flavoured with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor on a skewer. Highly recommended by our Chefs.
  • CHICKEN POSHT $21.00
    • Tender cubes of chicken sauteed in a vegetable gravy with garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, tomatoes and poppy seeds.
  • CHICKEN ACHARI $20.00
    • Chicken marinated and cooked in the Tandoor and then prepared in the pan with ginger, garlic, onion seeds, Indian pickle and spices. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • -Salmon And Cream Cheese $14.70
  • -Smoked Chicken With Blueberry Salsa And Brie $11.50
  • Vic'S Nutty Porridge - Until 10 Am $11.50
    • Choice of maple syrup or brown sugar
  • -Vic'S Platter $22.00
    • Breads, spreads and cheeses
  • Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Bacon, sausage, free range egg (poached, fried or scrambled), grilled tomato, mushroom and kumara/potato hash on focaccia
  • Soup Of The Day (Winter Only) $12.00
    • Served with toasted focaccia
  • -Bacon And Egg $11.00
  • -Eggs Montreal $22.50
    • Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers
  • Beans $4.50
  • Quinoa $14.00
    • quinoa patty, basil pesto, smoked mushroom, cheese, rocket, aioli and relish
  • Soup POA
    • served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
  • Lamb $14.00
    • moroccan lamb patty, harissa, baba ganoush and lettuce
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta $10.00
    • with rhubarb compote
  • Hollandaise $3.50
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sauce & toasted almonds
  • Mushroom Risotto $20.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, gremolata
  • Lamb Bhuna $16.00
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
  • Vegetarian Thali $14.00
    • (two vegetarian dishes)
  • Tandoori Lamb Salad $14.00
  • Tandoori Paneer Salad $12.00
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
  • on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
    • (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
    • Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
  • Chicken Tarragon $19.90
    • Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
  • Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
  • Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Banana and Hazelnut Parfait $16.00
    • Mascarpone, salt & vinegar sauce, sesame
  • Green Lip Mussels $14.00
    • Gremolata, sauvignon gel
  • Risotto $26.00
    • Of smoked mushroom, brie, almond
  • Free Range Pork Cutlet $32.50
    • Mustard greens, potato, olive crumble
  • Beef Cheek Arancini $14.50
    • Soy, pinot noir, Sishuan salt
  • Rocket, Cranberry, Apple, Feta, Poppy Seed Dressing $9.00
  • Akaroa Salmon $33.00
    • Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
  • Pizzas are 10", covered with our homemade tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella can be shared between 2 people
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie: $13.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken lay on top of a cranberry base & sprinkled with chunks of brie.
  • GF. Bangers & Mash $14.00
    • Two sausages rested on top of our creamy mashed potato served with steamed vegetables, topped with gravy and caramelised onion.
  • Pizza Burger $14.00
    • Sure to be a classic with a tender beef pattie, salad, smothered in marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and finished with grilled pepperoni.
  • All Burger Meals are served with Chips
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
  • Red Pesto Chicken Burger $15.00
    • A delicious fresh chicken pattie made with sundried tomato pesto, salad and served with a sweet mango chutney & aioli dressing.
  • Egg Foo young with chicken/ beef $23.00
  • Slow braised beef brisket noodle soup $19.00
  • Spicy salt & pepper prawns in shell $26.00
  • Salt & pepper pork chop $18.00
  • Steamed pork shao mai >. 4 pcs $7.00
  • Spiced fried chicken nibbles $8.00
    • 6pcs
  • Deep fried spring rolls $7.00
    • 2 pcs
  • Prawns with cashew nuts $25.00
  • Broccoli and Blue Cheese
    • Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley.
  • - Large $24.50
  • - Medium $16.00
  • Kumara Chips $8.00
    • Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet thai chilli sauce.
  • Chicken and Cranberry
    • Shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, more delicious cranberry sauce and parsley. 'Mangiati il fegato'
  • - Medium $17.50
  • - Medium $17.00
  • - Large $27.50
  • Ranch N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Smoked Salmon Croquettes (3pcs) $10.50
    • with chipotle mayonnaise
  • CAESAR SALAD Crispy bacon, a soft poached egg, parmesan, crunchy croûtons and a creamy Caesar dressing $17.00
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
  • Crispy Chicken Wings $9.00
    • with chipotle dip and pineapple relish
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER $17.50
    • seasoned chicken breast served on toasted freshly baked bread with brie, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli, served with fries
  • WEDGES $8.50
    • served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • VEGETARIAN SALAD $14.50
    • reek style with cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta and our homemade balsamic dressing
  • BAGEL $5.50
    • served with cream cheese and jam
  • NACHOS $12.50
    • served with spicy mince and chilli bean mix, melted cheese and sour cream
  • BEEF AND BACON BURGER $17.50
    • a premium beef burger served on toasted freshly baked bread with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and relish, served with fries
  • TWO EGGS (FREE RANGE) ANY STYLE $9.50
    • served with toast
  • KIDS PLATTER $6.50
    • ham/cheese sandwich, juice box, fresh fruit, raisins and a sweet treat
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