Address
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Ilex in Christchurch Menu
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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- Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
- Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
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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
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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
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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- Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
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Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
- with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
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
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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-
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
- with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
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Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
- with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
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Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
- with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION- Please see counter staff to make your selection
Nearby Sample Menus
- Mexi Melt burger $14.00
- Patty melt $13.00
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Junior grand slam $8.50
- combination of three silver dollar pancakes.Served with egg,bacon and sausage
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Senior grilled fish $19.00
- fish fillet grilled to perfection served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
- Apple pie n ice cream $8.00
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Nachos $14.50
- crunchy corn chips served with beef con-came , cheese,olives,capsicum,onio,salsa and sour cream.
- Banana Pancake $11.00
- Senior fettuccini carbonara $17.50
- Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32
- Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
- Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
- Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
- Seasonal Vegetables $8
- Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
- Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
- Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
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Chocolate Mousse $12.50
- A very delicately blended chocolate mousse, served with ice-cream, cream and berries
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Ice-cream Sundae $8.50
- Your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry
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Fish of the Day $23.00
- Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried served with seafood salad & fries
- Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
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Bower Burger $22.00
- 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
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Motto Carne
- see over page
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Bower Salad $20.00
- Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing (vegetarian option available)
- Option 2 $13.00
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Kebab Skewers $5.00
- Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
- Mix $12.50
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Kebab Meals $15.00
- Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
- Large $11.00
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Souvlaki
- Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
- Triple $13.50
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Small Souvlaki $8.00
- Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
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Delux Souvlaki $17.00
- Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
- Extra Seafood $6.00
- Roast Pork on Rice $9.00
- Shrimps Pan Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
- Roast Pork & wonton Soup Noodle $9.50
- Chicken & Chinese Mushroom on Rice $9.50
- Dumplings Soup Noodle $9.00
- ShanghaI Fried Noodle $9.00
- Lemon Grass Chicken Soup Noodle $8.00
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Guaro $2.00
- Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
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Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
- Bone in Grilled to your choice
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Anticuchos $19.00
- A selection of pork, house madechorizo, beef, capsicum and onion all skerwered and seared over the grill
- Cassava with cream $7.00
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Ensalada verde $6.00
- Green salad with a delicate passion fruit dressing
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Entraña 400 gr $26.00
- A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
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Guasacaca $2.00
- A unique Venezuela version of Guacamole
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Calamar $12.00
- Salt and pepper tender squid served with tartare sauce
- Creamed Agria Potatoes $7.00
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Seafood Chowder $10.50 small / $15.00
- fresh south island seafood, saffron infused creamy seafood base
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Ecclefechan Tart $12.00
- Dark syrup and dried fruit butter crust, custard paste, Drambuie ice cream
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Akaroa Salmon $37.00
- Pan fried salmon, dill and citrus risotto, spinach butter cream sauce, crispy parsnip
- - or individually - moeraki blue $5.00
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Cajun Chicken Bap $26.00
- Cajun dusted chicken breast, red onion bap, tomato, grilled mozzarella, crushed avocado, lettuce, thick cut fries
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Strawberry Dome $12.50
- Strawberry mousse dipped in white chocolate, popping candy, apple noodles, berry coulis
- Chef's Special POA
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Vego Plate $26.00
- Braised eggplant, courgette, mushrooms with asparagus, new potato salad in tarragon mayo
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Marinated Olives $8.00
- A warmed selection
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Soup Festival $15.00
- A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
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Wild Venison a la Gas $38.00
- With parsley croquettes and smoked zucchini, roasted pumpkin and raspberry jus
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Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
- With tomato relish
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Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
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Southern Warehou $35.00
- Baked with parmesan on braised saffron rice with broccoli, asparagus and harissa
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Crepes a la Gas $16.00
- Flambéed in Mandarin Napoleon and served with fresh and frozen creams
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Slaw $8.00
- With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
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Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
- Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
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Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
- Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
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Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
- BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
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Shoestring Fries $8.00
- With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
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NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
- With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
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Rib Mountain $38.00
- Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
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Fried Shrimp $15.00
- Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
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Spicy Lamb
- Seared lamb, marinated in fresh chillies, cajun spices and fresh lemon juice with jalapenos, fresh garlic, red onion and red capsicum. Served with a side of yoghurt. CAUTION... HOT!! (if your want it hotter, ask your wait-person)
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Salmon Alfresco $18 Med / $21 Lge
- Cold smoked salmon, fresh basil and thinly sliced potatoes.
- Small $17.50
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Caesar $17.00
- Crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous Winnie's caesar dressing (with chicken $19.00) (Anchovies optional)
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Grand Chicago
- A garlic and tomato base with shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, green capsicum, garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato
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Tricolore $18 Med / $21 Lge
- Tomato base topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. Oven cooked then topped with fresh rocket and shredded parmesan
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The Roast
- Roast chicken, pumpkin, potato, rosemary, garlic and red onions topped with Winnie's garlic and rosemary gravy
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Chicken Alfredo $18.00
- Smoked chicken, mushroom and red onion in a tangy cream tomato sauce with fettuccine.
- Everyone's Favourite with a Little salt & Dipping Sauce
- Mussel and bacon fritters with lemon aioli $12.00
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Lil' Linguine $9.00
- Ham & tomato linguine with toasted cheese bread
- Crumbed potato balls $2.00
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Pineapple Pork $33.00
- Pineapple braised pork belly served with pork crisps apple brandy caramel
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A Fish Tale $17.00
- Tempura battered fish & chips with garden salad, tartare & lemon
- Black bean and corn soft shell tacos served with fries & aioli $25.00
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Breakfast Burrito $15.50
- tortilla filled with scrambled egg, havarti cheese & mild chilli beans served with sour cream - add bacon $4.00
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Steamed chinese BBQ pork buns $7.00
- 3 pcs
- Chicken/ Beef/ BBQ pork & egg fried rice $18.00
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Hong kong style prawn toast $8.00
- 4pcs
- Ma Po tofu with pork mince $18.00
- Prawns with cashew nuts $25.00
- Pork & prawn wonton soup $16.00
- Mixed vegetables with garlic or oyster sauce $14.00
- Chicken in black bean sauce with capsicum $18.00
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Crepes $16.00
- Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
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Eggs benedict $16.00
- Salmon, bacon or mushrooms on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
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Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
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Eggs on toast $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried served on multigrain toast
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Kids platter $7.00
- Toast & jam, fruit & yoghurt, chocolate fish & a fluffy
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Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
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Hawaiian $6.00
- Ham, cheese, pineapple
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Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
- Savouries $2.50
- Steak $4.60
- Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
- Mince & Cheese $4.80
- Steak & Cheese $4.80
- Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
- Chicken Satay $4.80
- Steak & Mushroom $4.80
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Bangkok Fireworks Miang (GF) $5
- w/ Prawn, peanut, chilli, lime, ginger
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Pad Thai Chicken Noodle (GF) $18
- w/ bean sprouts, lime peanuts
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Som Tum Vegetable Tempura (3) $8
- w/ Peanuts
- Wok Fried Bean Sprouts (GR) $13
- GF Gluten Free
- Tuk Tuk Salad $12
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Spicy Basil Pork $16
- w/ Japanese Tempura Tofu
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Larb Kai Spicy Chicken Salad (GF) $18
- w/ Lime, Chilli, Mint Leaf
Ilex
Phone
039415556
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
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian
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
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
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