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

  • Risotto del marc $17
  • Pork belly saltimboccaprosciutto & sage $18
  • Frangelico affogato $9
  • Lamb, goat feta, red onion jam & mint $13
  • Polenta chips & black olive aioli $5
  • Olives all’Ascolana (stuffed) $6
  • PanzancllaTuscan bread salad $9
  • Poached pears & gorgonzola gelato $10
  • $4.50 sides
    • Bacon, grilled tomato, marinated mushroom, spinach, avocado, brie cheese smoked salmon, hash browns marinated tofu, hummus
  • Nachos $9.50
    • Vegetarian - bean mix, may, avocado, salsa and hummus
  • Cinnamon sugar french toast (GFA)
    • Banana yoghurt and honey. Made vegan - banana berry and maple
  • Egg benedict, florentine or montreal $15.00
  • Creamy garlic mushrooms $13.00
    • On toast - can be vegan
  • Muesli $7.00
    • With fruit, yogurt and honey
  • midnight chilli $13.00
    • Bean and kumara chilli hot pot served with warm tortilla
  • pasta of the day $13.00
    • Smoked chicken. Vegan - tofu and zucchini
  • CHICKEN $9.80
  • BEEF $9.50
  • CHEESE BURGER $3.70
  • BANANA FRITTER
  • BLUE COD CRUMBED BATTERED $8.00/$8.50
  • EGG BURGER $3.70
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • MIXED FAMILY PACK 2 FISH, 2 HOT DOGS, 2 SAUSAGES CHIPS $13.00
  • Tarakihi $20.00
    • Crumbed Tarakihi fillet served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon & tartare sauce
  • Entree $4.00
    • Garlic Bread
  • Sirloin Steak $23.00
    • Cut to 250g and grilled to your liking. Served with 2 eggs, mushroom sauce, onion rings, salad and fries
  • Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $16.00
    • Cut from the whole loin, lightly crumbed and served with onion rings, gravy, salad and fries
  • Lamb Shank $18.00
    • On potato mash with steamed veg and mint sauce. extra shank + $5
  • Roast of the day $15.00
    • Please check the chalk board for today’s roasts. Served with roast and steamed veg
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, sausage, hash browns, black pudding and toast
  • Pea Pie Pud $10.00
    • Your choice of pie (baked here daily) served with a steamed vegetable combo and mashed potato with gravy
  • 54 Seafood Vegetable $17.00
  • 6 Pork Tero Tero $7.50
  • 43 Sweet and Sour Pork $15.00
  • 7 Pork Maws $7.50
  • 99 Hai Nan Chicken on Rice $11.00
  • 90 Beef in Gravy Egg on Rice $10.50
  • 60 Tero Tero Bean Curd $15.00
  • 2 Soy Sauce Chicken Whole $22.50 Half $11.50
  • Vegetarian Gnocchi $21.50
    • Homemade gnocchi cooked in a four cheese sauce w broccoli & hazelnut (V)
  • Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $28.50
    • 250g New York cut striploin steak. Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce
  • Artisan Bread Board $7.50
    • Sliced sourdough & German rye bread w pesto dipping sauce, hummus w olive oil & balsamic reduction (GF option available)
  • Mediterranean Platter $15.00
    • Flat bread w cheese and ham, falafel, hummus dipping sauce & babaganoush sauce
  • Bistro 169 Lamb Rump $26.50
    • Slow braised lamb rump w pea puree, vanilla parsnip puree, potato fondant & homemade mint sauce (GF)
  • Side Dishes $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00
    • Hand cut fries w aioli sauce/ Seasonal steamed vegetables/ Bistro 169 green salad w vinaigrette dressing/ Crumbed onion rings
  • Confit Duck $28.50
    • Duck leg cooked in confit style w thyme & juniper berries, homemade gnocchi w hoisin sauce, carrot puree & kumara shavings (GF)
  • Vodka Cured Salmon $16.00
    • Aoraki King Salmon cured w vodka, orange juice & fennel served w crème fraîche, bread croutons & garden mix lettuce & olive oil (GF option available)
  • Piedmontese Peppers $18.00
    • stuffed with tomato and garlic and slow roasted, served with halloumi, rocket & focaccia
  • Eggs $9.50
    • any style on sourdough or Vogels toast
  • Dressed Mixed Leaves GF $8.00
  • Warmed olives $8.00
    • with garlic cumin & fennel seed
  • Warmed olives $8.00
    • with garlic cumin & fennel seed
  • Funghi $19.00
    • Portobello mushroom, mozzarella, thyme, porcini & truffle oil
  • Artichoke hearts/olives/capers/mushroom/anchovies $2.50
  • Pan Fried Fish $23.00
    • on a saffron risotto cake with verge dressing of tomatoes basil and shallots GF
  • Padic Oysters 1/2 Doz $ 10.50
  • Vege Roll $2.00
  • Battered Fish $ 4.30
  • Chips (scoop) $ 3.90
  • Pineapple Fritter $2.90
  • ‘Depends on availability
  • Meat Pattie $4.00
  • Potato Fritter $ 1.00
  • Chicken Korma $9.50
  • Chicken Khara Masala $18.50
    • Boneless tender chicken cooked with dry fruits and nuts, in a mild creamy sauce for the discerning palate. A dish that words can't describe.
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
    • Sweet mangoes mildly spiced
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $17.90
    • Boneless tandoori roasted chicken pieces cooked with mixed vegetables
  • Chicken Tariwala $17.90
    • Boneless chicken curry cooked in mild spices and herbs
  • Fish Madras $19.90
    • Fresh fish fillets cooked with coconut cream and mild blend of herbs and spices
  • Roti $3.00
    • Whole meal flour bread
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with chopped onion
  • Spiced duck livers & sautéed spinach on toast $19
  • Fish finger sandwich, tartare sauce $19
  • Ōra King salmon beetroot Gravadlax, corn fritters, dill crème fraîche $19
  • We regularly churn seasonal ice creams like Fig, Gooseberry, Elderflower. Check out our list at our eatery.
  • Roast bone marrow, caramelised onion, shallot, parsley & capers, toast $17
  • Salmon beetroot Gravadlax, corn fritters, dill crème fraîche $19
  • Kir Royale
    • Fresh blackcurrants & sparkling wine
  • Brioche toast with jam marmalade $8
  • Chicken Parmigiana $20.00
    • Golden crispy bread coated Chicken Breast topped with Napoli Sauce, Melted Parmesan cheese and served with Seasonal Vegetables
  • Available Daily From 10am – 2pm
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
    • Changes Daily
  • Panzanella $9.00
    • Basil, Fried bread, Red onion, Tomato, aged balsamic, Feta
  • Cos Lettuce Salad $8.00
    • Feta, Kale, Ranch, Sunflower Seeds
  • Tempura Fish $6.00
    • Crisp Lettuce, Citrus onion, Tartare
  • Lunch Fish & Chips $14.00
    • Mac’s Beer Battered Fish, Salad, Steak Cut Fries, Homemade Tartare, Lemon
  • Penne Arrabiata $13.00
    • Napoli sauce, Chili, Garlic, Basil, Parmesan
  • Combo with potatoes and coleslaw $11.00
  • Free range roasted chicken $20.00
  • Coleslaw $5.00
  • 1/2 Roasted duck $22.00
  • Roasted pork $40.00
  • Pork sandwich with coleslaw and aioli $8.00
  • Half roasted pork $20.00
  • 1/2 chicken $12.00
  • Pansotti, Pumpkin & Ricotta $25
    • - Served with a Citrus Infused Mascarpone Sauce, Hazelnuts, Rocket & Shaved Parmesan
  • St Agnes
    • Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Poached Lemongrass & Citrus Chicken, Fennel, Spring Onion & Roasted Red Pepper. Finished with Mascarpone & Fresh Coriander
  • Opaki
    • Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Oregano, Chilli, Caper, Olives, Anchovies, Red Onion & Feta
  • Greek Salad $6.50
    • V, GF
  • Ox Cheek, Horseradish & Cheddar Croquettes $14
    • - Tamarillo & Plum Chutney, Preserved Lemon Aioli & Watercress
  • The Big Shand
    • Tomato, Mozzarella, Chorizo, Ham, Bacon, Spinach, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon Aioli
  • Castlepoint
    • Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Shrimp, Red Onion, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Buffalo Mozzarella & Salsa Verde
  • Assortment of Bread & Dips $20
    • Lemon & Fennel Olive Oil, Fig Balsamic, Smoked Paprika & Preserved Lemon Hummus, Fragrant Baked Olives, & a Selection of Baked Focaccia & Pizza Breads(V, GF on request)
  • BACON or ​CORIANDER ​stuffed Jalapeno with 2 kinds of cheese, dipping sauce - Chipotle mayo or lime & black pepper mayo
  • CHICKEN
    • Marinated free-range chicken, baby spinach leaves, corn salsa, chipotle mayo
  • CRISPY POTATO
    • Potato in a crispy tortilla, Jalapeno ricotta, ‘slaw, Salsa verde, pepitas
  • PULLED PORK
    • 12hr slow cooked free range pork, apple & fennel ‘slaw, chipotle mayo, Pepitas.
  • FISH
    • Freshly battered fish, ‘slaw, lime & black pepper mayo, capers.
  • Carrot N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
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