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

  • Add chicken $3.00
  • 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
  • Chicken fettucine $18.00
    • Chicken, mushroom and bacon, tossed through with basil pesto
  • Caesar salad $16.00
    • Traditional caesar salad tossed with bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan and the Taverns own dressing, topped with an egg
  • Lamb burger $15.00
    • The classic (250g) of succulent lamb, stacked with lettuce, onion, beetroot and tomato with fries on the side
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
  • Garlic loaf $8.00
    • Served warm with garlic butter
  • Meringue roulade $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Curry beef brisket on rice $13.00
  • Beef with black bean sauce $18.00
  • Combination egg foo young $18.00
  • Roast duck & chinese vegetable on rice $15.00
  • Steamed beef balls with water chestnut $4.00
  • Choy sum (chinese vegetable) sauteed with garlic - seasonal $16.00
  • Lettuce sauteed with oyster sauce $18.00
  • Sichuan style pork pieces stir fried with bamboo strips and chinese black fungus strips $22.00
  • Medium $20.00
  • Large $28.00
  • Large $32.00
  • Fried Chicken Wings on Rice $12.00
  • BBQ Pork Omelette
  • Imperial Style Beef Rice Vermicelli Soup $12.00
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.00
  • Crab Chowder Rice Vermicelli Soup $12.00
  • Steamed Fish with Lemon $25.00
    • Steamed whole fish with fresh lemon, ginger & herbs
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • Tom Kha Soup $10.00
    • chicken served with rice
  • (B) Combination Meats $18.00
  • Tom Yum Soup
    • Cooked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onions & fresh herbs
  • Pad Cee-Ew
    • Stir fried noodles with egg & dark soy sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
    • Served with rice
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • BIG ROOSTER $7.20
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
  • NUMBAN CHICKEN, SWEET VINEGAR SAUCE AND SPECIAL TARTARE SAUCE $10.00
  • GARDEN SALAD WITH THE CHOICE OF PONZU OR SESAME DRESSING $5.90
  • KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN CURRY $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
  • STEAK & CHEESE CURRY $16.90
    • Japanese style curry with beef rib eye & melting cheese
  • KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
  • PORK TONKATSU $17.00
    • Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
  • NUMBAN CHICKEN DON $13.90
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac (two $10.50) $5.50
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
  • Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
    • Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
  • Longboard Burrito $14.90
    • Sweet pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole (Mini $10.90)
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
  • El Dippo $8.00
    • A bowl of our traditional pinto beans topped with cheese, salsa, sour cream and served with a basket of freshly-made tortilla chips
  • Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
    • Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
  • Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
    • Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
  • Curry Chicken (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Japanese curry with potato, carrot and onion with crunchy house salad. Served with rice
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Pork Katsu $12.00
    • Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
  • Vegetable $10.00
  • Chicken Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Soup of the Day cup $9.0 bowl $16.5
    • Served with toasted breads
  • Duck Fat Boulanger Potato $7
  • Spiced wedges, sour cream, sweet chilli $10/$16
  • French Fries, ketchup, aioli $9/$15
  • Poached Chicken Salad $23
    • Black bean, corn salsa, avocado, chilli lime aioli
  • Harissa Beef Cheek $31
    • Pumpkin, chickpea, cucumber salad
  • Chipotle Chicken Tacos N/A
    • Soy and Vegetable Dumplings
  • The No.4 Plank $35/$58
    • Chicken wings, spiced calamari, duck liver parfait, smoked salmon, cured meats, local cheddar, vegetable dumplings, pickles, dips, pork crackling, toasted breads
  • Roti Canai (v) $5
  • Madam's Rendang
    • choice of
  • Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
  • Hawker Roll Pulled Sticky Pork $14
    • pickled cucumber
  • Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • Percik Chicken $14
    • toasted coconut
  • Honey & Soy Tossed Squid $18
    • cashew nuts, szechuan pepper, chilli
  • Char Siu Bbq Pork Ribs $20
    • twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds
  • Lambada (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, sliced tomato, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted yoghurt
  • Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
  • The Anti-pasto (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Anti-pasto on a chutney pizza base. Pepperoni, gherkins, red peppers, kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes
  • Roast Pork (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Tender pulled Pork nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce
  • Hawaiian Pizza (Sml / Med / Lge) $10 / $14 / $18.5
    • A favourite with all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple
  • Baby Spinach Salad $9
    • Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar
  • Herb Bread $9
    • Fresh pizza base with rosemary, garlic butter and rock salt
  • Seafood (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce
  • The Bread Of Christ $10
    • Fresh European bread with spreads.
  • Loot Bags $13
    • Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
    • Available in beef or vegetarian
  • Saviour's Sandwich $5.50
    • Fresh ciabatta bread, hummus, cheese pf the day, gherkin, sundried tomato & garden salad.
  • Light Bites $7
    • Olives
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • 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
  • 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
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
    • Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
  • King salmon & avocado & teriyaki salmon $12.90
  • Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
  • Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
  • California ocean roll $11.90
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Chirashizushi (mix seafood sashimi on rice) $11.90
  • Karaage chicken half roll $4.50
  • Karaage chicken rice ball $5.40
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • +Gegratineerde Mosselschotel $42.00
    • Mussel platter selection of the above
  • - Small cone Belgian Fries and mayo $7.00
  • Caesar Salade $22.70
    • + Caesar salad w split baby romaine, bacon, parmesan cheese, anchovies and croutons - + With grilled chicken $24.80
  • Vegetarische Pannekoek - Vegetarian Pancake $24.80
    • Savoury pancake crepe filled w roasted eggplant, melting cheese and sliced almonds, w salad greens and lemon yoghurt dressing
  • Sides
  • Small Salad $7.00
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.90
    • Mushrooms on toast, pan fried w garlic butter, hearty relish on grain toast
  • +Mosselen Escargo $26.40
    • Mussels w herbed garlic butter
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