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

  • Drexels breakfast treat $17.20
    • Choose from a bowl of fresh fruit or spiced apple compote or berry compote plus. A choice of one of the following: Two pancakes or full waffle or two French toast or a bowl of muesli and plain yoghurt.
  • Create your own $18.20
    • Feel free to create your own omelette from any 4 of the fillings above
  • Forestiere $18.20
    • Bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • BLT $15.80
    • Lots of bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato slices with mayonnaise and cream cheese in fresh Turkish bread. Served with hashbrown.
  • Pancakes $12.50
    • Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Short stack (2)
  • Two eggs, any style $19.90
    • Served with all of the following: Bacon, sausage, tomato, hashbrown, mushrooms oand corned beef hash.
  • Featured breakfast Varies
    • Ask your waitperson about our latest feature breakfast
  • Egg & soldiers $6.50
    • One egg any way you like it with fingers of buttered toast.
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Korma $17.90
    • Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
  • Naans $3.50
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
  • Hydro Lettuce
  • Sweet Bae
    • NZ pork, grilled pineapple, jalapenos, coleslaw, tomato, aioli & blay sauce
  • Toasted walnuts
  • Roasted Carrot
  • Straight cut
  • Cow Feta
  • 6-10 people
  • Biggie Salad
    • We can also provide salads for large group ask about our catering options
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style sauce.
  • Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
  • Sweet One $10.20
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Sweet Sour Pork Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • 5 Fish Bites $3.00
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • 2 Fish $16.00
  • 2 Plain Donuts $26.00
  • Double Meat $4.20
  • Mini Spring Rolls $26.00
  • Bacon $4.20
  • Vegetarian $6.00
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Whole $17.00
  • -Small $10.50
  • Pork
  • -Chips $2.90 each
  • Lamb
  • -Large $17.50
  • -Large $15.50
  • Carrot Dawg $10.00
  • -Add Wiled Greens $3.00
  • Miso Daikon w Mushroom and Toasted Grain Congee $60.00
  • Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
  • Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Golden finger (5 pcs) $8.50
    • Deep fried whole peeled prawns hand rolled in a crispy pastry served with sweet chilly sauce
  • Vegetarian wonton (6pcs) $7.50
    • Deep fried wontons stuffed with pumkins and carrots served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Noodle $3.00
  • Traditional thai omelet $17.50
    • Thai style omelet with minced chicken or pork served with chilli sauce
  • Mix entrée (total 6 pcs) $8.50 per person
    • An assortment of spring rolls, wontons, fish cakes, curry puffs, money bags and chicken satays-minimum order 2 people
  • Green curry N/A
    • Creamy and spicy green curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoot, broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin, capsicum, courgette, green bean and basil leaf
  • Cashew nut N/A
    • Stir fried carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, spring onion, cabbage, celery, courgette with chilli paste and garnished with cashew nut
  • Tempura veggies $8.50
    • Deep fried mix vegetables in tempura batter served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Set Menu A $35.00 per person
    • Appetiser - Spring Roll (Vegetarian) / Takoyaki (Octopus Ball) / Main Course - Assorted Sashimi / Nigiri Sushi - Salmon, Fish of the Day / Chicken Teriyaki / Crumbed Prawn / Miso Soup / Steamed Rice / Dessert - Green Tea Ice Cream with Seasonal Fruits (Additional $5.00 to Banana Tempura)
  • Prawn Tempura Roll $14.50
  • Sashimi & Tempura Set $17.50
  • Sakura Twister (Pork & Vegetables (4pcs) $8.00
  • Beef Sirloin Steak with Japanese Black Pepper Sauce $19.00
  • Assorted Crumbed Set $18.00
  • Sakura Lunch Box - Changes Daily $21.00
  • Chicken Cutlet Set $14.20
  • Percik Chicken $14
    • toasted coconut
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong (v) option available
  • Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
  • Woo Salad $14
    • Lychee, peanuts, palm sugar dressing (v, gf)
  • Satay Sauce & Pickled Cucumber
  • Roti Canai (v) $5
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad (gf) $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Served with coconut rice (gf)
  • Banana $2.10
  • Vic's Nutty Porridge - Choice of maple syrup or brown sugar $11.00
  • Tapenade $2.10
  • Tomato $3.70
  • Hot Chicken Sandwich - Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, free range chicken, pesto, mayo and french dressing $20.50
  • Hot Chocolate $4.30
  • Hot Ginger Tonic $3.90
  • Paninis - Bacon and Egg $10.70
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Fries & aioli $10.00
  • Bruschetta $11.50
    • tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella on toasted sourdough
  • BURNHAM $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, red onion & mushrooms
  • Large - serves 4 $59.00
  • Pacific Oysters
    • natural or beer battered
  • Gluten-free base add $2.00
  • Chocolate truffle fudge cake $12.50
  • PORT LEVY $24.00
    • Shredded braised spiced lamb with mint, mozzarella, currants & a yoghurt swirl
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