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

  • Prawn & Smoked Fish Cigar $12.00
    • Cream cheese, spring onion, kaffir lime, ginger; with kewpie mayonnaise and chilli jam
  • Bread & Dips $18.00
    • Dux made liptauer, pesto, pumpkin hummus, and olives
  • Sticky Date & Pale Ale Pudding $14.00
    • Sticky date pudding made with our own Ghost Brewing Company Delicious Pale Ale served with warm caramel sauce and ginger nut ice cream
  • Funghi $19.00
    • Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
  • Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • Creamy roux w fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels & calamari, w garlic ciabatta
  • Halloumi and Quinoa Salad $18.00
    • Gojiberries, roast carrot, rocket and apple with lemon and toasted cumin seed vinaigrette
  • Funghi $19.00
    • Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
  • Crumbed Fish $12.50
    • Today’s fresh fish served with fries and a green salad
  • Orange Juice or Soft Drink $3.00
  • Cantonese Roast Pork (reg/ med) $18.00/ $24.00
  • Pork Deep Fried Dumpling 1/2 Dozen $6.00
  • Boiled Rice (Per Individual Bowl) each $3.00
  • Chicken with Chilli Pepper (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Beef with Chilli BBQ Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Plain Fried Noodles ( Reg/ Med ) $9.00/ $14.00
  • Mussels with Ginger & Spring Onion ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $21.00
  • Pork Foo Young $9.00
  • Beef Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Ginger Pork Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Chicken Foo Young $9.00
  • Pineapple chicken fried rice $9.00
  • Garlic shrimp vegetable on Rice $10.00
  • Garlic Beef vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chef's choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
  • Salad of the day
  • Chickpea a pumpkin Salad
  • Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
  • Pil Pil marinated Chicken strip, battered and saved with chilli jam $12.00
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Almond or Pistachio Orange Blossom Baklava $7.90
  • Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
    • Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
    • 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
  • Meze Platter $43.00
    • Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
  • The Fisherman's Catch $28.50
    • Fresh-off-the-boat fish of the day, lightly pan-fried and served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, finished with a rich roasted lemon cream sauce. GF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
    • Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF
  • Claypot Tofu
    • Fresh tofu with baby corn and mushroom in claypot
  • Goreng Pisang (Crispy Fried Banana) $3.50
  • Rice with Soy Nuggets $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
  • Regular $16.00
  • Hotplate Honey Lemon Rolls $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Crispy rolls with honey lemon and veggy on steamy hotplate
  • Herbal Ramen Soup $10 Reg / $15 Lge
  • Large $24.00
  • Hotplate Stewed Roasted $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Sliced stewed roast with veggy, ginger and sesame on steamy hotplate
  • Toasted muesli $10
    • natural yoghurt, summer fruit compote
  • Fries with aioli $5.5
  • Fish & chips $10
    • fish, fries, salad & tomato sauce
  • Ploughman’s lunch $16
    • cold cut meats, cheddar cheese, pickled vegetables, relish, breads
  • Cheese board $20
    • 3 cheeses, quince paste, dried pears, crackers
  • Ora King salmon gravlax $16
    • dill & lemon mascarpone, candied lemon, rye croutons, sorrel, crispy capers & poached egg
  • Lavender pana cotta $13
    • lemon macaron, curd, candied lemon & lavender fluff
  • Gnocchi $17
    • pan seared buckwheat gnocchi with courgette, roquette, pea puree, hazelnuts & goats curd
  • With Chicken $19.50
  • Add Chips $4.00
  • With Bacon $13.50
  • Add Chips $3.00
  • HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN $18.50
    • Slow cooked honey teriyaki chicken breast, glazed with house made teriyaki sauce, served with coleslaw, mung beans and toast
  • PANCAKES $17.50
    • Fresh baked pancakes with your choice of banana blueberries baked inside. Served with streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard and maple syrup on the side
  • SWEET CORN FRITTER SNACK $17.50
    • House made corn fritters stacked with streaky bacon or smoked salmon. Serve with garden salad and plum chutney
  • Add house made hash brown, roasted tomato, baby spinach, portobello mushrooms, house made beans or bratwurst sausage for $3 each
  • Goa Prawns $19.00
    • Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato, cream and an assortment and spices
  • Fish Masala $19.00
    • Boneless fillets of fish cooked in tandoori finished with exotic Indian spices and herbs and garnished with coriander
  • Malai Kofta $14.00
    • Grated cottage cheese, potato, dumplings stuffed with cashew nut and raisins simmered in a almond based curry sauce
  • Curry Pot Platter for Two $20.00
    • 2 onion bhajis, 2 samosas, 2 tandoori chicken, 2 chicken wings and 1 chicken tikka
  • Lamb Posht $17.50
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato. Then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices
  • Chicken or Lamb Sagwala $17.50
    • Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herbs and spices
  • Poppadam (4 pieces) $3.00
    • Classic Indian lentil crackers
  • 50/50 Chilli Cheese $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with Cheese, Chilli and Garlic
  • -Large Fries $8.00
  • Classic Steak Sandwich $14.00
    • Grilled Rump Steak, onion jam, mozzarella, smoked hickory sauce served in sliced ciabatta with Makikihi fries.
  • -wedges $3.00
  • Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
    • Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • ·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
    • sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • -Add fries $2.50
  • ·Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
  • -Add fried egg $2.00
  • BBQ Pork $11.50
  • Egg / Cheese $0.60
  • Pork $9.50
  • FIsh $4.20
  • Chicken $9.90
  • Rawn $11.50
  • Fish $10.90
  • Combination $10.50
  • Roast Potato $0.80
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Chicken $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Sandwiches - Pork $6.90
  • Gravy $2.00
  • Combo 2 Quarter Chicken $12.50
    • 4 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Beef $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Lamb $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • -Regular Chips
  • Sour Cream $1.10
  • -Regular Drink
  • Regular Drink
  • Regular Chips
  • Potato Nuggets Large $5.90
  • -Regular Chips
  • Family Meal $33.90
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • SUPA DUPA PLATTER $45.00
    • selection of 40pcs of sushi made up of a fresh salmon vegetarian teriyaki chicken and tuna price include all the extras like ginger soy wasabi and chopsticks
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • HALF SALMON AND HALF CHICKEN
    • teriyaki chicken and fresh salmon are put together
  • EXEC LUNCH BOX 01 $12.00
    • create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
  • RICE BALLS $4.00 each
    • your choice of teriyaki chicken, tuna, or vegetarian is engulfed by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds
  • Fried Dal Mash M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Special recipe of cooking mash lentil in fried herbs
  • Chicken Pakoras (6pcs) $4.90
    • Tender chicken piece dipped in chick peas batter and then deep fried
  • Plain Rice $2.00
    • Basmati steamed rice
  • -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
  • Gulab Jaman $3.00
  • Butter Mushroom M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Mushrooms cooked in buttery fenugreek flavoured curry, and spices
  • H= Half / F=Full
  • Fish Tikka $5.90
    • Filleted fish marinated in yoghurt, tandoori masala, skewered and roasted in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
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