Sweet Mother's Kitchen in Wellington Menu

SMALL BEGINNINGS SMALL BEGINNINGS
  • SMK Cornbread $5.50
    • Southern Soul food smothered in melting butter…
  • Chuckles Curly Fries $7.50
    • SMK's famous curly fries with Creole mayo
  • Swamp Dip $11.50
    • A heated spinach and artichoke cheesy dip, served with toasted baguette or corn chips
  • Hush Puppies $11
    • Cornmeal nuggets with corn kernels, onion, and jalapenos Served with Louisiana cocktail sauce  & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • Hastie’s Hot Wings $13.50
    • Spicy chicken wings with blue cheese sauce and celery sticks
  • Corn Chips $8.50
    • With salsa and guacamole
  • Madam Ruby's crab dip $14
    • Crab, prawn & cheeses combined in a delicately spiced warm dip + corn chips
  • Blossom’s grilled chicken $14.50
    • Mesclun salad greens, red onion, tomato, spicy pumpkin seeds and crispy tortilla strips - with lightly spiced grilled strips of chicken breast
  • Blossom’s grilled chicken $15.50
    • with spiced grilled Tarakihi
  • Mother knows best (Vegetarian) $14.50
    • Mesclun salad greens, red onion, tomato, spicy pumpkin seeds and crispy tortilla strips, with grilled tempeh, beetroot and feta cheese
STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE
  • Seafood chowder $15
    • Scallops, mussels, shrimp & fish in a smooth, creamy soup with baguette toast
  • Gumbo $16.50
    • Traditional South Louisiana, brown roux soup with chicken & Andouille sausage, served with rice
  • Prawn Monica $20.50
    • Based on a favourite dish from the N’ awlins Jazz Festival. Spiral pasta and prawns in a smooth, creamy sauce made with the ‘Trinity" (green capsicum, onion and celery)-the base of many a New Orleans dish- garlic, and a hint of Creole spice
  • Mr P's porky $16.50
    • Slow cooked smoked pork belly with Crystal spiked apple sauce + salad
  • Jambalaya $23
    • Chicken, prawn and Andouille sausage combined with a Creole tomato sauce to make this famous Louisiana dish
  • Mad dog ribs $16.50
    • Tender slow cooked beef short ribs with bourbon mash + salad greens
  • SMK bbq prawns $18
    • New Orleans style in a rich Worcherstershire spiked buttery sauce with lemon + Cajun buttered baguette toast- for dipping
  • Fried Chicken $17.50
    • Buttermilk soaked fried chicken strips with curly fries, coleslaw & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • The "Moose" $13.50
    • The ultimate in comfort food made with gruyere cheese and a hint of truffle oil
  • Enchiladas $17.50
    • Two corn tortillas filled with creamy mushroom, roast pumpkin & green chilli. Smothered in tomato sauce & grilled with cheese. Served with Mexican brown rice and salad greens
  • Freddy's eggplant bake $19.50
    • Eggplant layered with fresh basil, Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese baked in a tomato-based sauce. Served with Green Goddess dressed salad
THE REAL DEAL THE REAL DEAL
  • Cajun blackened Tarakihi fish $27
    • with bourbon mash + salad + Remoulade sauce
  • 'Send it' Jerk Chicken $24.50
    • Chicken breast tenderised in Carribbean spiced marinade with a hint of rum, then coated in a house-made jerk rub - salsa & lime + red beans & rice
  • RCA ribs $25.50
    • Tender, hickory smoked, lip smacking ribs, smothered in SMK’s BBQ sauce + curly fries
  • Bananas Foster $10.25
    • A New Orleans favourite. Bananas sautéed in a caramel sauce flambéed in white rum and banana liquor served with vanilla ice cream
  • Homemade Pies N/A
    • Check with wait staff on availability. Served with cream or yogurt.  Ice cream $2 extra
  • Apple pie $8.50
    • Just like your sweet mother used to make.
  • Pecan and bourbon pie $8.50
    • Deliciously sticky pie with a hint of Bourbon, laden with pecans
  • Peanut putter pie $8.50
    • A chocolate cookie crust with a chilled, whipped peanut butter filling
  • Rhubarb & strawberry streusel $8.50
    • Delicious fruit baked in a pie with a crumble like topping
  • Key lime pie $8.50
    • Crumb base with sweet, lime mousse-like filling
  • Banana cream pie $8.50
    • A pie crust lined with banana slices & topped with a delicate homemade custard
  • Macaroon & chocolate mousse $8.50
    • Coconut shell with luscious chocolate filling
SIDES SIDES
  • Rice and red beans (Traditional style beans, slow cooked with a ham hock) $5
  • Rice and black beans (vegetarian) /Mesclun salad greens/ Coleslaw $5
  • Creamed spinach / Mushrooms / Potato hash $5
  • Curly Fries / Mesclun salad greens / Hush puppies / Bourbon mash $5

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Green $7.90
    • Lettuce, Cucumber, Rocket, Mesclun & Pine Nuts in Vinaigrette dressing
  • Meat $14.5 S / $21.5 L
    • Bacon, Pancetta, Ham, Onion, Pepperoni, Mozzarella
  • Pepperoni $13.5 S / $19.5 L
    • Pepperoni, Mozarella
  • Greek $7.90
    • Olives, Onion, Tomato, Feta, Cucumber & Olive Oil dressing
  • Haloumi $11.5 S / $17.5 L
    • Haloumi, Mint, Mozzarella
  • Garlic $13.5 S / $19.5 L
    • Mozzarella, Garlic
  • Additional Toppings $2.00 / $3.00
    • Small / Large
  • Artichoke $13.5 S / $19.5 L
    • Artichoke, Fresh Tomato, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella
  • Bone marrow $8
    • pomegranate, parsley, onion salad, focaccia
  • Scrambled Eggs 2.0 $12
    • wood sorrel, chives, basil oil, grainy toast
  • All burgers can be served on lettuce bun N/A
  • Vege burger balls $10
  • Scrambled Tofu $14
    • orange, sesame, wilted nasturtium leaf, coriander, avocado grainy bread
  • Vege Lover $22
    • eggs, stuffed mushroom, halloumi, beans, slow roasted tomato, kumara hash, avocado, grainy bread
  • Smashed Avo $15
    • avocado, spring onion, coriander, blistered cherry tomatoes, goats feta, grainy bread
  • Toast & Spreads $7
    • grainy or sourdough with your choice spreads, fix & fogg peanut butter or house preserves
  • lamb (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • Tabuli $ 4.50
  • Jajik $ 5.00
  • lamb (Small/Large) $ 11.50/$14.50
  • Mixed (Small/Large) $ 11.50/$14.50
  • Mixed (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • Lamb & Falafel (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • Chicken and Falafel (Small/Large) $ 11.50/$14.50
  • Deep fried battered chicken wings with garlic & pepper sauce. (8pcs) $12.00
  • Rice $3.00
  • Sweet and sour pork with carrots, tomatoes & pineapples $13.00
  • Stir fried beef with mushroom & vegetables $12.00
  • Peanut Sauce Or Fresh Chili Sauce $1.00
  • Lemon Chicken pieces $12.00
  • Laksa Chicken $14.00
    • Fresh egg noodles with chicken hard boiled egg & bean sprouts.            EXTRAS
  • Fried Thai noodles with Chicken, bean sprouts and peanut sauce. $12.00
  • -Add eggs for $2.00ea
  • Mexican burger $12.00
    • Crumbed chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and jalapeño cheese.
  • Chips $10.00
    • With cheese and gravy
  • Fish burger $12.00
    • Crumbed fish fillet (ask staff for fish of the day) with lettuce tomato and tarta sauce.
  • All burger come with fries and tomato sauce
  • Carbonara $18.00
    • Traditional fatuccini carbonara with bacon and mushroom in a creamy parmesan sace
  • Spring rolls and samosas $8.00
    • With sweet chilli sauce
  • fish and chips $15.00
    • Two crumbed pieces of fish served with fries salad with tartare and tomato sauce
  • TERIYAKI VEGETABLES/TOFU SET $14.50
    • stir fried fresh vegetables or tofu with teriyaki sauce
  • CALIFORNIA ROLL (8PCS) $16.50
  • CHICKEN OR BEEF UDON $12.50
    • a choice of chicken or beef with udon noodles and vegetable soup
  • SUSHI COMBO (MEDIUM 16 PCS) $20.00
  • STEAMED FISH OF THE DAY $15.50
  • M13 $20.00
    • angus beef, teriyaki chicken, tempura, chicken fried rice
  • SAKE DON
    • tempura fish cooked with onion
  • M15 $38.00
    • set meal for two-slowed cook lamb and sweet chilli fish, chicken
  • Summer Fruit Platter $8
    • Chefs selection of fresh fruit with a side of whipped cream
  • Zelati Gelato $8
    • Choice of two scoops of gelato (vanilla, chocolate or berry) in a brandy basket
  • Bread & Dips (V) $10
    • German rye, ciabatta & focaccia chargrilled with today’s selection of dips
  • Creamy Kale Risotto (VGF) $15
    • Creamy kale risotto, confit cherry tomato, feta and basil pesto marinated mushrooms
  • Soup of the Day $9
    • Please ask for today’s special
  • Chicken & Leek Pie $12
    • Creamy chicken pie with a side of Sojourn garden salad
  • Beef & Chorizo Burger $19
    • Chorizo & beef patty, onion jam, mixed greens, tomato, parmesan crisp in a focaccia bun with a side of tempura kumara
  • Pulled Lamb Sandwich $15
    • Spiced Arabic style pulled Silver Fern lamb, mixed greens, roasted beetroot, hummus and charred onion in a farmer baguette with a side of fries
  • Grilled Tomato & Eggs on Toast $12
  • Corn Fritters with Bacon $15
    • Served with fruit relish and sour cream
  • KP Big Breakfast $19
    • Bacon, eggs of your choice, grilled tomato, hash brown, mushrooms, with ciabatta (Eggs of your choice fried, poached or scarmbled)
  • Smoked Salmon $11
    • Cream cheese & ciabatta
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast N/A
  • Creamy Mushroom on Toast with salad $13
  • Mince on Toast $13
    • Served with side of cheese
  • French Toast $14
    • with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Jano Tasting Plate For 2 $48
    • Salmon, Free-Range Pork, Roma Tomato
  • Free-Range Pork $22
    • Black Doris, Daikon, Peanuts, Star Anise
  • Salmon $21
    • Crab, Green Beans, Black Olives, Mango
  • White Chocolate $17
    • Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cardamon
  • Catch Of The Day MP
    • Calamari, Spaghetti, Speck, Egg Yolk, Parmesan
  • Lemon $17
    • Rosemary, Olive Oil, Orange Blossom, Poppyseed
  • Sides $9
    • Freshly Prepared
  • Roma Tomato $19
    • Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinegar, Pine Nuts, Basil
  • Mature cheeses with accessories 16pp
  • Market fish, pickled clams, courgette, garden peas, sorrel, taro, bacon foam 36
  • Scallop, smoked eel, crackling, almond, citrus, ponzu, beurre noissette 21
  • Venison tartare, Café de Paris, octopus bacon, asparagus, cashew, capers 22
  • House chips, ketchup & aioli 8
  • ‘Tiramisu Flavours’ 17
  • Dukkah bar nuts 8
  • Hand cut fries, ketchup & mayo 10
  • Bourbon peanut butter $5.00
  • Canadian premium maple syrup $4.50
  • Bourbon peanut butter, banana and chocolate ganache $7.50
  • Spiced sake apricots, yoghurt and nuts with maple syrup $12.00
  • Smoked pears with a hot Byrd's custard and nuts, served with or without candied bacon $12.00/$13.00
  • Sake apricots, butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and sliced almonds $7.50
  • Onion relish, rocket and soft cheese $7.50
  • Smoked salmon with white anchovy caper sauce and pickles $14.00
  • Hot Dog & Chips $9.00
    • Battered deep fried hot dog on a stick & a side of chips
  • Fresh Green Salad $12.00
  • Savoury Omelette $19.00
    • 3 x Eggs, Ham, Mushrooms, Onions, Tomato, Capsicum & Cheese
  • Scramble, Poach or Pan Fried Eggs $12.00
    • (Free Range) - With a side of bacon $4.00
  • Hot Chips $6.00 Full / $4.00 Half
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Eggs, Spinach & Bacon
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Chips $9.00
    • 2 x deep fried mini hot dogs & a side of chips
  • Gurnard & Chips $12.00
    • 1 piece of Gurnard in a beer batter with chips. Served with lemon & tartare sauce.
  • A box meal layered with brown rice, quinoa, lettuce, hummus & a choice of either:
  • - Vege bowl loaded with zucchini mushrooms, onion, carrots, chickpeas & lentils
  • - Free range bbq pulled pork served with caramelized onion & apple relish
  • - Free range chicken, slow cooked in herbs, served with guacamole & homemade salsa
  • - Slow cooked, tender free range lamb topped with mint tzatziki
  • pancetta $25.00
    • white base, pancetta, mushrooms, goat cheese, rosemary
  • arroz con marisco $29.00
    • paella rice, saffron, prawns, octopus, shellfish
  • prosciutto $27.00
    • red base, prosciutto, rocket and parmesan
  • ensalada de bearragas $9.00
    • beetroot salad, quinoa, onions, coriander, yogurt, lemon
  • albóndigas con ñoquis $27.00
    • pork & beef meatballs with house made gnocchi
  • prosciutto/ salame/paté/terrine/hummus/olives/caprino/kikorangi/manchego $7.00
  • risotto con betarraga $27.00
    • beetroot, coconut, goat cheese, coriander
  • grilled octopus "causa" $17.00
    • potatoes, avocado & black olives mayo
  • Lab Duck $14.50
  • Fried noodle $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Spicy Fried Noodle $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Green Curry $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Wonton Soup w/ BBQ pork $12.90
  • Roast Duck on Rice $14.50
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • Red Curry $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
Sweet Mother's Kitchen

Sweet Mother's Kitchen

location

Address

5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043854444

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

American , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Mexican , Southwestern , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  After-hours ,  Craft Beer ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Cheap Eats ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand