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

  • Garlic Hot Plate
    • Fresh garlic fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables - a must of garlic lovers. Served on a steamy hot plate.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $19.90
  • Prawn $22.00
  • Green Curry
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices and an array of selected vegetables, and fresh basil herb.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Entree, Prawn $14.00
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Nasi Goreng
    • A traditional favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables.
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
  • Sides $7.50
    • Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
  • Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
    • Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
    • Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
  • The Cup Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, eggs (any style), refried herb potatoes and with your choice of toasted rye, white or gluten-free toast
  • The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
    • Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan and soft poached egg (Anchovies optional). Add grilled chicken $4.50 Add smoked salmon $5.00
  • The Cup Bacon and Cheese Burger $21.50
    • Succulent prime beef, bacon, gruyere cheese, caramelised onion, mayo, mesculin and tomato with fries
  • Beef Nam Tok $18.50
    • Tender sliced barbecue beef marinated in fish sauce with lemon juice, onion, coriander and mint with ground sticky rice served with selection of fresh salad
  • Beef Yum $18.50
    • Tender thinly sliced barbecued beef mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
  • Chicken Satays $9.50
    • Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
  • Vegetables, Cashew Nut or Peanut $2.00
  • Chicken Yellow Curry $18.50
    • The mildest yellow curry with tender chicken pieces with potato and onion
  • Tom Yum Talay (Seafood) $12.00
    • Mixed seafood soup with lemongrass, mushroom and hint of chilli
  • Prawn, Fish or Cuttle Fish $4.00
  • Basil Chicken (The Most Popular Thai Dish) $18.50
    • Your choice of minced chicken breast, stir fried with fresh chilli, garlic, bamboo shoot and Thai basil
  • Spicy Wedges $4.20
  • Steak $5.00
  • Couple Pack $12.50
    • cheeseburger, giant burger, 1 chips
  • Deep Fried Mars Bar $3.00
  • Kumara Chips $4.20
  • Extra Bacon $1.00
  • Snack Pack $9.00
    • 2 mussels, 2 chicken nuggets, 2 fish biose, 2 corn nuggets, 2 squid rings, 2 onion rings, 1 chips
  • Tarakihi $4.50
  • CHICKEN CHIPEES / FRIES $12.00
  • CHOICE OF SAUCES
    • cream cheese / basil pesto /chilli sauce / BBQ sauce (GF option available)
  • HAWAIIAN PIZZA
  • BRUSCHETTA $10.50
    • tomatoes, olives, balsamic, sour dough
  • BBQ VENISON SHORT RIBS $31.50
    • creamy garlic mash, confit onion, rich glaze, baby basil
  • MARGARITA PIZZA
  • BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETROOT $13.00
    • feta, pine nuts, sultanas
  • STICKY PORK RIBS $13.50
    • BBQ glaze
  • Murg malai Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
  • Roasted Poppadoms $2.90
  • Fish Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Mumtaz Curry (Mild) $14.50
  • Chicken Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
  • Tandoori Chicken $16.00
  • Lamb Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
  • Butter Chicken (Med) $13.90
  • Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Udon $10.00
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Tomatoes $3.00
  • Lemon Fish $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Vegetarian Noodles $68.00
    • 5-6 servings
  • Steak satay on rice $12.00
  • Prawn foo young $14.00
  • Lemon Fish $12.50
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Combination foo young $14.00
  • Butter Vegetables $8.50
    • Vegetables finished with butter sauce and spices.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $8.50
    • An internationally renowned dish Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $8.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Chicken Biryani $9.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Vegetable Combo $12.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Butter Chicken $8.50
    • A world famous Indian delicacy Half cooked the tandoori way & finished the curry way, with crushed cashews cream & spices.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Lassi $5.40
    • (Sweet or salted yoghurt drink)
  • Apple Juice $3.90
  • Dhakai Shukoor curry $12.90
    • A combination of spiced pork, vegetable & lemon juice cooked together to give you a unique & healthy taste
  • Aam lassi $5.40
    • (Mango flavoured yoghurt drink)
  • Lemon lime & Bitter $4.40
  • Mince Naan $4.90
    • Naan bread stuffed with spicy lamb mince
  • Badam Chicken or lamb or beef $9.90
    • (A mild curry served in a delicious creamy sauce of ground cashew nuts.)
  • Chutney $2.90
    • (Mint /tamarind / mango/ mixed pickle) - each
  • Sashimi Combo
    • 15pcs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
  • Salmon
    • 10pcs
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Prawn Tempura
    • 6 prawns
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Karaage Chicken Salad
  • Wilted spinach $3.00
  • All served with Greek oven roasted potatoes (Tossed in oregano, thyme and olive oil) & Coleslaw (Finely shredded cabbage, marsala soaked raisins, parmesan, tabasco, aioli and brioche croutons)
  • S'mores in a Jar $12.50
    • Decadent chocolate cake, layer of caramel & gooey marshmellow served with toffee sauce
  • Holy Burrito $24.00
    • Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips
  • King Kong $27.00
    • Triple meat, triple cheese, triple bacon, fried egg, onion ring & sweet & sour pickles finished with chipotle mayo - are you ape enough?
  • Served with Monkey Tail Fries & Aioli
  • Tempura battered fish & chips served with a garden salad, tartare & lemon $25.00
  • The Mandrill $25.00
    • Porterhouse steak, grilled field mushroom, blue cheese, onion rings, rocket & aioli
  • Chicken/ Beef/ BBQ pork & egg fried rice $18.00
  • Beef in black bean sauce with capsicum $18.00
  • Pork dumpling soup $16.00
  • Ma Po tofu with pork mince $18.00
  • Yangzhou fried rice with prawns & BBQ pork $19.00
  • Pan fried pork & shrimp dumplings $9.00/ $15.00
    • 6pcs/ 10pcs
  • Plain egg fried rice $10.00
  • Seasonal greens with tofu $15.00
  • -cheese toastie & fluffy
  • -ham sandwich & fluffy
  • salmon & cream cheese
  • fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice
  • chocolate, strawberry or caramel server with cream & nuts $7.50
  • yoghurt can be replaced with small
  • smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • -sausage roll & fluffy
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
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