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

  • Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Meat lovers $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
  • Spreads and Jams $2.00
  • Roasted Tomato $3.50
  • “Desayuno de Mexico” $19.50
    • Spicy Mexican beans topped with a poached egg, served with avocado smash, homemade salsa, roast mushrooms, fried tortillas and a chipotle sour cream. (Vegan option available for $17.50)
  • Crispy Bacon $4.00
  • Field Mushrooms $3.50
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Potato Layer Cake $5.00
  • Sausages $4.00
  • Lamb Seekh kebab (6pc) $11.99
    • Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
  • Vegetable Jaypuri $14.99
    • Crisp seasonal vegetable with aromatic spices and garnished with cashew and poppadom pieces.
  • Peas Pulao $3.99
  • Chicken Balti $15.99
    • Cooked in the onion sauce and chicken and vegetable cooked in Indian spices.
  • Gulab Jamun & Ice Cream $6.00
  • Prawn Harabara $17.99
    • Prawn cooked with cumin cloves fresh tomato, garlic and spinach.
  • Dal Bhat $15.99
  • Prawn Malabari $17.99
    • An exotic delicacy from the coast of Malabar in South India.
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
  • Chicken kara age $9
    • Japanese style deep fried boneless chicken pieces .
  • Tonkotsu ramen $13
    • Japanese noodle with pork bone based soup .
  • Spicy squid $8.50
    • Deep fried spicy squid tentacles served with mayo and sweet chili sauce .
  • Salmon and avocado roll $17
  • Squid $5
  • Yakisoba(fried noodle) seafood $20
  • Teriyaki salmon $24
  • Takoyaki(octopus ball) $7
    • 6pieces of deep fried octopus balls topped with japanese mayo and tonkatsu sauce sprinkle with seaweed and bonito flake
  • Tripe $5.00
  • Young Tofu $5.00
  • Hum Shiu Kwok $4.50
  • Beef Brisket Rice $10.00
  • Foo San Beancurd $5.00
  • Law Buck Go $4.50
  • Steamed BBQ Pork Bun $4.50
  • Red Bean Buns $3.50
  • Combination Chow Mein $12.70
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
  • Lemon Chicken $12.70
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.70
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Sliced Chicken and Seasonal Veggies $12.70
  • Ginger Beef $12.70
  • Stir Fried Noodles $12.50
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (One Shank / Two Shanks) $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $12.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Sweet And Sour $12.50/ $14.50
    • A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu/Battered Fish
  • Tom Yum $12.50
    • Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce
  • Lemongrass Stir Fry $12.50
    • Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Squid, Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts, Roti, Kumara Crisps $3.50
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Papadam $3.50
  • Chicken Lollipop $10.90
    • 5 pieces of Tandoor roasted Chicken. Deliciousness
  • Lamb Biryani $14.90
  • Aloo Tikki $8.50
    • Pan fried small potato cakes served with chutneys.
  • Ghost Vindaloo $12.00
  • Chicken Korma $12.00
  • Mixed Pickles $3.50
  • Toasted flatbread with warm chilli and cheese dip(V)
  • Rustic fries and aioli $7.00
  • GARLIC AND PARSLEY TOASTED CIABATTA $10.00
  • BEEF FILLET 180gm $38.00
    • grass fed canterbury beef cooked to your liking on truffle mash, served with a creamy, rich mushroom sauce and an onion marmalade and duck liver pate tartlet
  • CANTERBURY TASTING PLATTER(for 1/to share) $20.00/$35.00
    • barry's bay cheese, Aoraki smoked salmon, duck liver parfait, pickled onions, steamed mussels, crumbed prawns, quince paste, and toasted ciabatta
  • Polenta chips, sea salt roasted rosemary(DF)
  • Oven warmed olives with mint (V)(GF)(DF)
  • Polenta chips with chilli sauce $7.00
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • GF extra $1.00
  • Breakfast Bagel $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, egg with hollandaise sauce
  • We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
  • Little Pig $10.50
    • Pulled Pork & Kimchi Schmear, Iceburg Lettuce
  • Smokey $11.50
    • Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
  • – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
  • – Fresh Herb, Lemon & Cream Cheese
  • B.L.T $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • BOO RADLEY'S FAMOUS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00
    • with Oreo cookie, cookie cream whip, chocolate crumb, bourbon cherries, and fudge sauce.
  • BANANA SPLIT $16.50
    • with caramelised rum pineapple, salted caramel, candied pecans, vanilla & chocolate ice creams, fudge sauce, cookie cream whip, and a bourbon cherry (serves 2)
  • "HELLO CLEVELAND" POTATO SALAD (GF)( V) $8.00
  • ROASTED MUSHROOM, BLEU CHEESE, WATERCRESS, MAYO(V)
  • MAKER'S MARK BOURBON & COCA-COLA GLAZED PORK RIBS $21.00
    • 1/2 kilo of slow-cooked pork ribs with a sticky barbeque glaze
  • FRIED CHICKEN, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE SLAW, BUTTERMILK RANCH
  • CRAB LOUIE $20.00
    • asparagus, cherry tomato, avocado purée, devilled egg, seasonal greens
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTER, SHAVED LETTUCE, TOMATO, COMEBACK SAUCE
  • Mutineers Mac Cheese $12.50
    • Macaroni cheese with bacon and topped with melted cheese and serve with a side salad
  • Bread Board $11.20/ $17.00
    • Bully’s bread selection of olive focaccia, pumpernickel ciabatta & sundried tomato bread warmed over the char-grill. Served with our home dips, balsamic oil & dukah (Small/ To share)
  • Garlic Prawn Gazpacho G $28.50
    • Sautéed garlic prawns, chilled and served in a lightly spiced cold tomato and cucumber soup finished with avocado pieces, tomato & cucumber salsa and garlic bruschetta
  • Seasonal Summer vegetables $6.50
  • Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax G $28.50
    • Bully’s salt and beetroot cured Akaroa salmon fillet sliced and served with Spanish salsa, carrot & coriander salad with sweet black bean & chilli dressing
  • Seafood Risotto $28.50
    • Pan fried selection of seafood cooked into a creamy squid ink risotto topped with preserved lemon & kale crisps
  • Side of char-grilled breads $4.80
  • Our Homemade Soup of the Day $12.00/ $15.50
    • Served with garlic olive & herb bread (Regular serve/ Large serve)
  • Slice Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Steak $5.40
  • Pineapple Fritter $2.00
  • Curry Prawn on Fried Rice $13.50
  • Chocolate Donut or Jam Rap $2.30
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80 (each) $9.20 (doz)
  • Spring Roll or Curry Rice Roll $2.70
  • - (Scoop) $2.40
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