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

  • Margherita $9
  • Fresh Arugula $9
  • Salsiccia $9
  • Prosciutto $9
  • Caprese $9
  • Marinara $9
  • Panzanella $9
  • House Antipasti $9
  • Steamed green beans with lemon and almonds walnuts and witlof $7.00
  • Portobello mushrooms on toast, with aged balsamic vinegar and parmesan $14.00
  • Gremolata crumbed lambs' brains with pulled tripe, celeriac, nasturtium and egg $17.00
  • Gremolata crumbed lambs' brains with radicchio, baby capers and tarragon $17.00
  • Oreechiette with broccoli, lemon, chilli oil, rocket and parmesan $16.00
  • Salad of fresh figs, gorgonzola, Serrano ham and rocket $19.00
  • Twice cooked goats' cheese and gruyere souffle with white truffle oil and chives $17.00
  • Spice crusted elk fillet with caramelised sweetbreads, pickled raspberries, baby onions and kale $37.00
  • Served 10Am-3Pm Saturday & Sunday, 11Am To 3Pm Monday To Friday
  • ●The BBM $17.00
    • Bebemos brunch muffin w. pork & thyme patty, poached egg, cheddar, smoked paprika tomato chutney, hollandaise
  • Platter to share $26.00
    • choose any three of the small plates above
  • -Biro biro rice (v, v*, g/f) $4.00
  • -Polenta mash (v, g/f) $7.00
  • -add halloumi (v) $5.00
  • sprouts (v, v*, g/f) $7.00
  • Cassava gratin (v, g/f) $7.00
  • PAUA WONTONS 9.50
    • CHATHAM ISLAND CREAMED PAUA WONTONS & ASIAN STYLE DIPPING SAUCE
  • GARLIC BREAD 6.50
  • JALAPENO POPPERS (HOT) 10.50
    • STUFFED W CREAMED CHEESE & BACON THEN CRUMBED & FLASH FRIED
  • PRAWN STAR BURGER 17.50
    • PRAWN MEAT INFUSED W THAI GREEN CURRY & CORIANDER, SPICY ASIAN SLAW, SEAFOOD DRESSING IN A TOASTED WHEAT BUN & SERVED W KUMARA FLATS
  • BIG BREKKIE 19.50
    • STREAKY BACON W POACHED EGGS, CHEESE KRANSKY, HASH-BROWN, TOMATO, HOLLANDAISE, MUSHROOMS & BAKED BEANS ON TOAST
  • BEEF BRUSCHETTA 9.00
    • STRIPLOIN RUBBED IN PAPRIKA, GRILLED & SERVED ON BRUSCHETTA, TOPPED W CARAMELISED ONION & BEARNAISE SAUCE
  • WAFFLES 13.50
    • YOUR CHOICE OF BERRIES & VANILLA ICE CREAM OR STREAKY BACON, BANANA & DRIZZLED W MAPLE SYRUP
  • TORTILLA WRAP W FRIES 12.90
    • CHOOSE, EITHER SHREDDED PORK OR BEEF, FRESH SALAD MIX & EITHER HOT CHIPOTLE SAUCE OR GARLIC MAYO
  • SCONES $4.00
  • PIE (SLICE) $5.00
    • with cream/ yoghurt add 0.50c
  • SAUSAGE ROLL $3.50
  • QUASADILLA $8.00
  • BABY CAKES $6.50
  • MEAT PIE $7.50
  • SAMMIE/ROLLS $9.50 half roll $5.00
  • SIDE OF SALAD $5.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Masala (for two) $60.00
    • This Tandoori Dish represents tender chicken on the bone barbecued on skewers, over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor, then garnished with a Masala sauce of delicate herbs and rich unique home prepared spices. Medium or hot, served with: Rogini Nan, Pullau Rice, Poppadom & Chutney.
  • Peshawari Naan $7.50
    • Large leavened bread, stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
  • Vegetable Kashmiri Korma $17.50
    • A beautiful assortment of mixed vegetables cooked in spices, cream and fruit.
  • Chicken Dopiaza $22.00
    • Chicken Pieces off-the-bone cooked East Indian style, with fried onions lightly spiced.
  • Paratha $4.50
    • Flaky butter rich whole meal bread.
  • Karahii Chicken $24.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served in a traditional Karahii Wok. A North Indian specialty.
  • Vegetable Samosa $7.50
    • Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced vegetables.
  • Lamb Korma (Mild) $18.50
    • Tender pieces o f lamb cooked in cream finished with cashew nuts.
  • COMBINATION $11.50
  • COMBINATION $11.50
  • BEEF $9.80
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
  • CHIPS ONE SCOOP $3.00
  • MUSSELS HALF DOZEN $6.20
  • PAUA FRITTER $2.80
  • CHICKEN WING $2.20
  • Classic kiwi burger $12
    • homemade mince patty, lettuce, fried egg, beetroot, cheese and fried onions on burger bun
  • Blt $12
    • old favourite. Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on sourdough
  • Two white toast and spreads $3
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15
    • Two poached eggs with SALMON, BACON or SPINACH on Englis Muffins with hollandaise sauce
  • - With bacon, pesto and cream cheese $10
  • - three fillings $6
  • MUSHIES $14
    • In a creamy sauce served with two pieces of toast
  • Pasta $15
    • penne pasta cooked in creamy pesto/or tomato sauce - bacon, chicken, salmon, mushroom, tomato, spinach, olives, sundried tomato. Anything goes
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $22.00
    • Classic Cantonese dish.
  • Bok Choi with Assorted Mushrooms $22.00
    • Classic wok fried Shiitake and Button mushrooms in rich oyster sauce.
  • Tofu with Vegetables $16.00
    • Deep fried Tofu and seasonal vegetables wok fried with garlic and oyster sauce.
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $22.00
    • Classic wok fried.
  • Steamed Rice $2.00
  • Scallops and Cashew Nuts $28.00
    • Wok fried New Zealand scallops, seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts.
  • King Prawns with Mixed Vegetables $28.00
    • Classic wok fried with light garlic sauce.
  • Steamed Fish (600g-800g each) from $29.00
    • Steamed whole fish with soya sauce, ginger, spring onion and coriander.
  • Apple walnut slaw
  • Salad
  • Indian spiced potato cake, cheese, carrot, cucumber, radish with yoghurt & mango chutney $21.00
  • Vegetables
  • Ice cream trio with chocolate brownie
  • Beetroot, apple, feta & walnut salad with raspberry dressing $13.00
  • Greek salad $13.00
    • with tomato, feta, cucumber, red onion, olives & pita bread chips
  • Crispy garlic bread $3.00
  • Fatima’s Tagine (DF) $28.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, moroccan spices, prunes and cinnamon served with fragrant cous cous
  • Rigatoni alla carbonara $25.00
    • long-cut rigatoni with dry cured Holly Bacon, cream, parmesan and coarse ground black pepper
  • Tapas Plate $29.00
    • daily changing selection of tapas
  • Ravioli (V) $26.00
    • pumpkin ravioli stuffed with percorino cheese served with butter & sage
  • Margherita (v) $19.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, sweet basil & extra virgin olive oil
  • Polenta Chips (GF,V) $7.00
    • with smoked paprika and tomato sauce
  • Jamon Serrano (GF) $16.00
    • Spanish dried ham, aged 18 months
  • Smokey Bird $24.00
    • free range smoked chicken, kale, portobello mushrooms & mascarpone
  • Rocket Fuel $2.00
  • Hake $6.80
  • Bluenose $12.40
  • Gluten-Free Available
  • Hake $5.50
    • Delicate but tasty fillets, great for beer battering
  • Lemon Fish $8.50
  • Sweet Chilli $1.50
  • Blue Warehou $5.50
    • Firm white fish with a medium fat content
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $12.00
    • served with toasted bread.
  • CAJUN BLACKENED FISH $24.90
    • cajun seasoned fish of the day seared on a hot skillet, served with sun-dried tomato & fruit salsa and with either rice or potato wedges.
  • SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE $23.90
    • cooked with mussels, shrimps,fish, scallops and smoked salmon in a mildly spiced creamy cheese sauce.
  • CALAMARI $12.90
    • deep fried and served with tomato gazpacho and lemon.
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.50
  • "TWO SOULS"SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN $24.50
    • stir fried chicken thigh and cashew nuts in spicy sambal and tomato sauce; with raita and rice.
  • BOWL OF WARM VEGETABLES $5.50
  • FREE RANGE PORK SPARE RIBS $12.90
    • served with green salad and homemade mild sweet & sour sauce.
  • -Med $23.00
  • -Lg $27.00
  • Thai beef & prawn salad $22.00
    • Crispy noodles, cashews & mesclun in a coconut, lime & chili sauce (mild)
  • Creme brulee (please refer to waitstaff for today's flavour) $12.00
    • Served with yoghurt & biscotti
  • Home-made calamari rings $10.00
    • With lemon aioli
  • -Lg $27.00
  • Asian platter $15.00
    • A variety of asian bites with dipping sauces
  • Snowman & jelly with hundreds ´n´ thousands & wafers $5.00
  • Today's Fresh Soup $9.00
    • Home-baked bread
  • Roasted Rack of Pirinoa Lamb $36.00
    • Goat's cheese crust, fresh thyme, pumpkin 'Carnaroli' risotto, aged balsamic jus
  • Pork Belly Confit $10.00
    • Apple and parsnip mash, spiced black plum purée
  • Pan-Fried Fish of the Day $29.00
    • Fresh fish fillet, lemon and tarragon crumble, white truffle and celeriac mash, oven-roasted tomato
  • Eggs Benedict $22.00
    • Toasted English muffin with Carterton ham and two poached eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce and served with grilled tomato and hash brown
  • All main courses are served with today's potato and vegetables (unless otherwise specified)
  • Wairapa Cooked Breakfast $22.00
    • With two farm-fresh eggs cooked to your liking, Carterton bacon, grilled tomato, sausage, Parkvale mushrooms and hash brown
  • Créme Brulée $11.00
    • Rhubarb compote, Kapiti vanilla bean ice-cream, home-made oat biscuit
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