Ilex in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
- Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
Lamb Korma $17.90
- Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
Raita $3.00
- Cucumber and yoghurt - cools and delights
Lamb Wrap $12.90
Butler's Venison $18.90
- Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
Chicken Wrap $12.00
Palak Paneer $15.90
- Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)

Mango chicken $15.99
- Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Lamb Handi Meat $15.99
- Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.
Mixed Pakora (8pc) $5.99
- Crispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deeper fried.
Ice Cream $4.00
Plain Naan $2.50
Lacha Paratha $4.00
Tandoori Chicken Full $18.00
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
Matar /Mushroom Paneer $14.99
- Peas cooked with cottage cheese or mushroom in North Indian style.

Cauliflower cheese $7.00
Butchers Board, 3 premium cuts sourced by our Bloody Mary’s chefs P.O.A
- served with appropriate accoutrements to enhance the meat
Panko & paremsan lamb sweetbreads $19.00
- with pickled minted peach & snow pea
Crisp apple slaw $7.00
Port wine & thyme $3.00
Beets & goats cheese $7.00
Classic caesar $7.00
Canterbury Lamb $45.00
- World Famous In New Zealand 4 point rack

SWEET & SOUR WONTONS 1/2 DOZ $4.50
1/4 CHICKEN
SWEET AND SOUR FRIED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $6.50
CHEESE $3.00
SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $3.80
FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
CHEESE & EGG $3.80

Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
- Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
Garlic Pita Bread $9.99
- Freshly toasted pita bread filled with creamy garlic butter. V
Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
- Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
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
Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
- Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
- Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
- Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
Lamb Salata $24.50
- Grilled Canterbury lamb served over fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fresh mesclun, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, finished with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. GF

Marzo M $15 L $19
- Mushroom
Spaghetti Marinara $20
- A mixture of seafood cooked to perfection in our tomato sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese $20
- Spaghetti topped with a meat sauce
Aprile M $15 L $19
- Ham & Egg
Dicembre M $16 L $21
- Salami, Ham & Bacon
Spaghetti Carbonara $20
- Bacon, cream, egg & parsley
Settembre M $16 L $21
- Olives, Capers & Anchovy
Ottobre M $16 L $21
- Tuna, Prawns & Anchovy

Panaeng Chicken Curry $17.00
- Thick Curry With Taste Of Peanut, Green Beans, Onion
Pad Se Ew
- Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
Yum Talay/Seafood Salad $19.50
- Prawns, Squid, Mussels, Glass Noodle Onion, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes With Lime Dressing
Stir Fried Peanut Chicken $17.00
- Chicken Breast, Baby Corn, Onion, Scallion, Carrot, Broccoli, Red Pepper, Peanut, Bean Sprout
Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
- Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
All Mains Come With Rice,
Stir Fried Tiger Prawns With Red Curry Paste $19.00
- Red Curry Paste, Onion, Green Bean, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Dash With Coconut Cream
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00

Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
- house made dumplings
Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
- fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
Soup of The day $15.00
- optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream

Vietnamese Salad $13.00
- Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork
Black Pepper Stir Fry $12.50
- Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Chilli And Fresh Basil $12.50
- Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Chicken, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Peanut Sauce, Steamed Rice $2.50
Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $7.00
- Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice
Guri Puffs (4) $6.00
- Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
Squid, Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts, Roti, Kumara Crisps $3.50
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
- Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu

Fish Bites $12.00
- tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
Mushroom Risotto $20.00
- braised lamb shoulder, gremolata
Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
Profiterole $10.00
- goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
Smoked Mushrooms $4.50
Bacon / chipotle bacon / halloumi / smoked mushrooms $5.00
Soup POA
- served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
Black Doris Plum Tart $10.00
- warmed with a plum sauce and yoghurt

French Toast $19.00
- generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
Eggs Bene $21.00
- poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and smoked salmon
BLT $18.50
- streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & our own aioli on turkish OR ciabatta, served with fries and green salad
Bagels $12.50
- w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
Bagels $14.50
- w' cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
Fries $7.50
- w' homemade aioli
Bagels $8.50
- w' raspberry jam OR basil pesto and cream cheese
Milkshakes $5.60
- Banana, Raspberry, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lime, Caramel, Vanilla, Spearmint. Thick shakes add $0.50

Bacon & Eggs, Potato cake, mini sausages, tomato, mushroom & toast $19.50
Homemade Hash Brown $18.50
- served with spinach & smoked salmon then topped with 2 poached eggs & hollandaise
with meal, Jam, Yogurt, Cream, Sauce or Chutney $1.00
x2 $15.50
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
Potato cake, Bread $2.50
Egg, Mushrooms, Tomato $2.00
Potato Pancake $19.50
- stacked with bacon, grilled tomato & basil served with sweet fruit chutney

Bread & Dips $15.00
- Crab & corn, Indian pumpkin, roast pepper & hummus
Kiwi Pepper Lamb Rump $26.00
- Roasted over the charcoal barrel & served w mint & caper salsa verde, potato hash & chipotle slaw
Raw Fish Board $16.00
- Selection w lime, palm sugar & chilli dressing, coriander salad
Per 500g scoop $14.50
Ice Cream Sundaes $8.00
- Chocolate overload - chocolate ice cream/ chocolate fish / chocolate hail / cocoa meringues / whipped cream / chocolate sauce
Affogato $12.50
- Vanilla ice cream / Immigrant Son espresso / your choice of liqueur - select from below
Berry Berry Nice $8.00
- Vanilla ice cream / 100’s & 1000’s / raspberry wafers / fresh summer berries / whipped cream / strawberry sauce
Cajun Catch of the Day $24.00
- Grilled in the charcoal barrel & served w red pepper & lime sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw

Pigeon Bay $26.00
- Spiced tomato base, chicken, green pepper, mozzarella, red onion, jalapeños & guacamole
Steak & Fries $32.00
- 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
Garden Salad > A selection of fresh seasonal ingredients from Peter Rabit’s patch $16.00
Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
Horotane $24.00
- Olive oil base, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
Add chorizo, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00
Rakaia $24.00
- Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & rocket
Akaroa Salmon $28.00
- With herb crushed potatoes, watercress & horseradish aioli

-Combo $8.40
Chicken tenders meal $6.00
- Two chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown with small fries and drink.
Onion rings $4.00
- Crunchy coated onion rings cooked up golden brown.
-Single Beef $9.90
-Combo $4.90
-1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
-1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
Carl's catch fish sandwich $7.90
- Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartare sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.

Ilex

Canterbury > Christchurch > Ilex

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

Phone

039415556

Email

info@vbase.co.nz

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

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Ilex

Canterbury > Christchurch > Ilex

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Phone

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Opened hours

Price

Type

Service

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5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

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