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 Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Stir-Fried Lemongrass & Chilli Chicken on Rice $12.00
  • Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup $15.50
  • Fruit Cocktail $5.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Spring Rolls (6 rolls) $8.50
  • Stir-fried Bok Choy with Garlic $10 Med/$18 Lg
  • Stir-fried Green Beans with Garlic $10 Med/$18 Lg
  • Pork with Mix Vege & Cashew Nut $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Barbeque pork and prawn fried rice $15.00
  • Combination vegetable & tofu on rice $12.00
  • Chinese style barbeque pork roll with egg yolk $25.00
  • Sliced egg plants with pork mince on sizzling plate $20.00
  • Steamed prawn dumplings $5.00
  • Combination fried rice vermicelli $13.00
  • Sichuan style spicy egg plants with black vinegar $18.00
  • Rice vermicelli and vegetables served in claypot $16.00
  • Large $30.00
  • Large $28.00
  • Pork Mixed Vegetable (Cashew Nut)
  • Large $26.00
  • Salad $16.00
  • Medium $18.00
  • Medium $20.00
  • Grilled Pork on Vermicelli $12.00
  • Yonbadedi $12.50
    • Okra blanched & dressed with garlic oil & soy.
  • Bei Hin Ye $7.50
    • Slow cooked chana dahl with light spices.
  • Beidi Thoke $12.50
    • Fresh green beans blanched & dressed with shallots, oil & sesame.
  • Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
    • For those who need their chocolate fix.
  • Nga Sein Chin $16.00
    • Great appetiser - fresh fish marinated in lemon, shallots, chilli, olive oil & sprinkled with coriander.
  • Seit Da Nut $16.00
    • Lamb curry cooked with lemongrass, ginger & curry leaves.
  • Vegetable Ajoo $13.00
    • Vegetables coated in a lightly spiced batter and deepfried, served with dipping sauce.
  • Shweji Moy $10.00
    • Semolina & coconut milk cake.
  • Herb & garlic bread $5.50
  • Chefs daily omelette special $16.50
  • Assorted NZ cheeses with fruit and nuts $20.50
  • Assorted slices $4.50
  • Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet 39.50
    • clam & fennel rice pilaf
  • Grilled chicken breast escalope 32.50
    • avocado, tomato & mushroom butter / saffron risotto
  • Bowl of French fries $6.50
    • new potatoes, side salad, rice, vegetables of the day, potato wedges with sour cream
  • Herb & garlic bread $5.50
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • Pork
  • -Roast potato $0.7 each
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Large $17.50
  • Salads S $5.00 each / L $6.50 each
  • 1 Lamb Shank $13.50
  • Lamb
  • Chicken 65 $12.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
  • Chicken Schezwan Fried Rice $12.00
    • A stir fry with chicken, corn, rice and chef's special sauce
  • Butter Prawns $16.50
    • Prawns along with herbs and spices cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
  • Papadom (2 pieces) $1.00
    • Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
  • Basmati Rice $2.50
    • Plain, steamed Basmati rice
  • Palak Paneer $13.90
    • A healthy combination of cottage cheese, fresh spinach and a mixture of spices
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.90
    • Chicken tikka marinated with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices, cooked in onion, tomato and capsicum gravy
  • Butter Naan $3.00
    • (Naan bread brushed with butter
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Satay Burger $6.00
    • Grill marinated satay in a sesame bun with salad and peanut sauce
  • Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
    • Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
    • Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & bean sprouts
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of squid and prawns served in Khmer style kua teaw soup
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $13.00
    • 6 delicious shrimp & pork wontons in Khmer style soup served with rice noodle & bean sprouts
  • CHICKEN CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • Squid Rings (doz) $8.00
  • Fish $2.20
  • CHICKEN & CASHEW NUTS $12.00
  • EXTRA SERVING MEAT $4.80
  • Steak $5.50
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG $11.00
  • ROAST PORK FRIED RICE $10.00
  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS $12.00
    • toasted ciabatta
  • DUMPLINGS $12.50
    • steamed, dipping sauce
  • MARGARITA PIZZA
  • BEEF FILLET $33.50
    • red wine jus, crisp potato rosti, roasted mushroom, sugarhorse butter
  • CHEESY FLAT BREAD $9.00
  • BEEF FILLET OPEN SANDWHICH $22.50
    • confit onion, tomato, lettuce, aioli, onion rings, sour dough
  • MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB $13.50
    • tomato salsa, yogurt, flat bread
  • SEAFOOD TO SHARE fish bites, crumbed calamari, crumbed mussels, fries
    • prawn twisters,
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Slow Cooked Hoisin Pork Belly $18.00
    • Tiger prawn & spring onion dumplings, Asian slaw with apple & coriander
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Chocolate Brownie $16.00
    • Warm chocolate caramel brownie with maple & walnut ice cream
  • Lakes Beef Burger $24.00
    • Pure Wakanui beef patty with battered onion rings, gherkin, cheddar cheese, aioli, tomato harissa relish & a side of beer battered fries
  • Summer Berry Tart $16.00
    • Fresh berry & frangipane tart with raspberry coulis & vanilla ice cream
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • two balls of ice cream w/ your choice of topping chocolate or berry coulis
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00
  • Tempura $18.00
    • Vegetables and seafood with tentsuyu
  • Tsukemono $7.00
    • Homemade pickles
  • Yaki Onigiri Rice ball with miso $7.00
  • Sasami Chicken fillet with plum sauce $7.00
  • Soft shell crab with Sakè, butter, soy, scallion and ginger $18.00
  • Ora king salmon with umeshu jelly, toasted rice, apple wasabi and shiso $18.00
  • Karrage $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with yurinchi sauce and mayo
  • MEDIUM ROAST MEAL COMBO $15.90
    • roast meal(beef, pork, lamb or chicken)+ 420 ml Coca - Cola range
  • MACARONI CHEESE $10.50
  • SHERPHERDS PIE $10.50
  • Medium $13.00
  • MACARONI CHEESE $13.50
    • with cheese or salad
  • FRIED CHICKEN 3.50
  • Large $16.50
  • ROAST SANDWICH (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $10.00
    • with chips and salad
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