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

  • Rucola Salad $8.50
    • rocket, pecorino cheese, cherry tomatoes, balsamic
  • Italiana $26.50
    • mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto, cherry tomato, pecorino cheese, balsamic and olive oil
  • Balsamic marinated figs $11.00
    • with vanilla gelato topped with sliced almonds
  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella and basil
  • Carne $28.50
    • Napolitana sauce, manuka ham, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella and basil
  • Ham Pizza $10.00
  • Amalfi $20.50
    • Napoletana sauce, Mozzarella, Portobello mushroom, aubergine and olives $18.00
  • Groper, Jerusalem artichoke & bone marrow risotto, sautéed mushrooms, brocollini, split jus $38.90
  • Mixed Olives $8.90
  • Smoked White Warehou, quinoa, pickled baby beets, baba ghanoush, dukkah $34.90
  • Sautéed courgettes, garlic, mint, pickled chilli $9.90
  • Kaikoura Scampi ceviche, avocado, Vietnamese mint, coriander, lemongrass, scampi oil $31.90
  • Duck fat roasted potatoes, sage, parmesan & truffle mayo $9.90
  • Fresh Kaipara Pacific Oysters $4.50 each
    • Served natural with your choice of: Sherry Vinegar, Ponzu or Battered with Remoulade.
  • Beef Fillet, Café de Paris butter, fries $38.90
  • Kumara fries (aioli) $7.00
  • Meat $5.00
  • Steak fries (aioli) $7.00
  • (all served with greens)
  • Potato popcorn (chilli aioli) $4.00
  • Pulled pork $10.00
    • Homemade coleslaw, sweet & smoky mayo
  • Kumara fries (aioli) $4.00
  • Wedges (aioli) $4.00
  • Pork & Hot Pepper Sauce $14.50
  • Pork & Cashews $14.90
  • - Tarakihi $5.50
  • Fish $5.90
  • Thai Red Curry $13.50
    • Chicken, Beef or Fish with rice
  • Chicken Wing $1.70
  • Egg $3.80
  • Pineapple $4.70
  • Prawn Lc Mak: $20.90
    • Prawns simmered in fresh chillies and coconut cream with a hint of fresh turmeric and lemongrass.
  • Curry Laksa: $14.90
    • A pot luck soup filled to the brim with goodies including noodles, chicken pieces, fish balls and egg. All this is served in a beautiful creamy coconut and lemongrass infused soup.
  • Chicken Rendang: $18.90
    • Lovely malay dish with tender morsels of chicken gently simmered in a sauce of desiccated coconut, that reduces to a coating on the chicken flavoured with coconut, lemongrass and ginger. Very yummy.
  • Pan Fried Squid/Prawns: $9.50
    • Squid tubes prawns flambeed in spices, capsicum and onion to capture the smokey spicy flavours from the pan.
  • Breads
  • -Meat $9.00
  • Murtabak:
    • This is a main size of the starter with your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetarian fillings. Please allow 10 minutes cooking time for this dish.
  • Nasi Goreng Kampung $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with spices, dried anchovies and seasonal vegetables. Choose mild medium or spicy, vegetarian, seafood or chicken.
  • -King Prawn $15.00
  • -King Prawn $15.00
  • -King Prawn $15.00
  • ●Yellow Curry and Vegetables $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • -King Prawn / Squid $15.00
  • -King Prawn $15.00
  • ●Stir Fried with Chilli Paste $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Grilled $12.00
    • Grilled chicken, beef or pork with lime juice,chilli, garlic, tomato and cucumber
  • - Spaghetti Bolognese $14.50
  • Salads/Sides:
  • - Chicken, leeks and potatoes
  • Quiche & Pie: $7.00 / slice
  • - Cured meat & cheese focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • - Fresh Red Cabbage salad w/ orange dressing
  • - Vegetarian and vegan focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • Suppli' $2.50
    • deep fried rice ball with tomato sauce & mozzarella heart
  • Kebab combo $13.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Combo $4.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Chicken falafel $13.50
  • Lamb $15.00
  • -kebabs come with lettuce carrot, cabbage, onion and a choice of 2 sauces
  • Lamb $11.00
  • Mixed falafel $13.50
  • Combo $4.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Vegetarian Fritters with Tomato Salsa, Wedges & Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00
  • Fish, Leek & Potato Hot Cakes with Wedges & Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00
  • Curried Sausages with Peas & Mashed Potato $10.00
  • Corn, Bacon & Spinach Fritters with Sour Cream, Salad & Wedges $10.00
  • Grilled Open Sandwich with Onions, Tomato & Edam, Salad & Wedges $10.00
  • Crumbed Chicken with Wedges $7.50
  • Penne Pasta With Tomato Sauce $7.50
  • Chocolate / Berry / Caramel $7.50
  • HUEVOS RANCHEROS $14.50
    • Mexican beans, eggs and hash browns on a tortilla topped with cheese & salsa
  • ROB’S BEEF BURGER $15.50
    • Handmade beef pattie, salad greens, tomato, cheese, relish & a side of fries(add bacon, egg, pineapple, or mushrooms - each $1.50)
  • DESIGNER BREAKFAST $8.50
    • With scrambled, poached or fried eggs on wholegrain toast (add bacon, hash brown, field mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, sausages or baked beans- each $3.00)
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $6.00
    • with fries.
  • WEDGES $10.00
    • With sour cream and your choice of salsa or sweet chilli sauce(add bacon and cheese - each $3.00)
  • FRIES small $4.50 large$5.50
    • With freshly made aioli, relish or tomato sauce
  • PANCAKE STACK $13.50
    • Your choice of bacon, fresh banana & lashings of maple syrup
  • Yangnyem Chicken $20.00
    • Fried chicken with spice
  • Deoji Sogum Gui Set (Pork BBQ) $25.00
    • Pork marinated in salt and black, pepper, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Hong Hab Tang $30.00
    • Korean style green mussel stew
  • Green Tea / Ginseng Tea / Coffee $3.60
  • Yache Mandu (Dumplings) $10.00
    • Pan fried vegetable dumplings
  • Main:
    • Beef, chicken bbq and pork wiht steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes
  • Fried Chicken $18.00
    • Deep fried chicken
  • Bibim Bap/Hot Pot Bibim Bab $16.00
    • Mixture of vegetables, chili paste, sesame oil, steamed rice topped with a fried egg
  • Burrito regular $10.00
    • flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
  • Quesadilla grande $10.00
    • flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
    • to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Kadalatheldala (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Chickpeas seasoned with chilli flakes, onions & spices, and sprinkled with fresh grated coconut.
  • DF= dairy free, GF*= gluten free (options)
  • Chicken drumpops (df gf) $5.50 (2 pak) or $3 each
    • Marinated, deep fried chicken drumsticks.
  • Lampreis (df gf*) S$15 V$12
    • A banana leaf parcel with rice, eggplant pahi, pea reduction, boiled egg, green chutney, malu cutlet and a curry.
  • Parippu vade (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Deep fried savoury biscuits made of split peas, onions & spices.
  • Pan rolls (df) $3
    • Beef mince, potatoes and spices wrapped in a pancake, battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • String hoppers (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Steamed rice flour strings served with a spicy fresh coconut sambol, kirihodhi (coconut milk soup) and a curry.
  • Falooda (gf) $5
    • A refreshing rose flavoured drink served with ice cream and jelly
  • Fresh Garden Salad $6.50
    • Mixed salad leaves, chef's own vinaigrette
  • All main courses are served with today's potato and vegetables (unless otherwise specified)
  • Kingsmeade Artisan Cheese $25.00
    • Wairarapa Jack, Sunset Blue, Ngawi Brie, home-made fruit compote, local manuka honey, rice and water crackers for two persons
  • Sorbet Duo $12.00
    • Kapiti lemon and lime sorbet, toasted sesame snap
  • Pan-Fried Fish of the Day $29.00
    • Fresh fish fillet, lemon and tarragon crumble, white truffle and celeriac mash, oven-roasted tomato
  • Lightly-Charred Akaroa Salmon Fillet $29.00
    • Palm sugar glazed, ginger and bok choy, slated peanut caramel and pickled onion relish
  • Today's Fresh Soup $9.00
    • Home-baked bread
  • All grills are served with large-cut steak fries, a grilled vegetable skewer and your choice of one sauce below: Four Peppercorn / Parkvale Brown Mushroom / Garlic Butter / Red Wine Jus
  • Tomato and herbs sauce pasta $7.50
  • -Set lunch burger $10.00
    • Beef burger(120g) x1 with french fries and green salad
  • ●Pasta
  • Smoked salmon or ham potato salad $11.50
  • Seasoned potato wedge $7.00
  • -Crispy bacon $3.00
  • -Sides
    • Vegetables salad with cider vinaigrette
  • Mussels (6) $8.00
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