Karaka Cafe in Wellington Menu

TAUPAEPAE KAI - CABINET FOOD ALSO AVAILABLE TAUPAEPAE KAI - CABINET FOOD ALSO AVAILABLE
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HINEATATŪ - GUARDIAN OF THE DAWN/MORNING HINEATATŪ - GUARDIAN OF THE DAWN/MORNING
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $16
    • Florentine – spinach
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Māori – smoked fish
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Pacific – corned beef
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Benedict – bacon
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict With Horopito Hollandaise $19
    • Royale – salmon, kawakawa & manuka honey smoked
TŪMATAUENGA - GUARDIAN OF WAR, HUNTING, FISHING & AGRICULTURE TŪMATAUENGA - GUARDIAN OF WAR, HUNTING, FISHING & AGRICULTURE
  • Manga Mata Reme - House Lamb Salad $26
    • Seared NZ lamb (MR), summer slaw, toasted cashew, nam jim sauce
  • Hanawiti Kau - Open Steak Sandwich $23
    • Open steak (MR) sandwich, on rēwena bread with kawakawa aioli greens, tomato, cucumber, caramelised onion, free range egg, beer batter fries
  • Parāoa Whakapipi Heihei - Chicken Burger $23
    • Crispy panko crumbed chicken burger, milk bun, house slaw, swiss cheese and sriracha mayonnaise
  • Manga Mata Vegan/Vegetarian - Vegan Salad $22
    • House vegan salad with marinated tofu and seasonal vegetables
TANGAROA – GUARDIAN OF THE SEA, RIVERS, LAKES TANGAROA – GUARDIAN OF THE SEA, RIVERS, LAKES
  • Hanawiti Kaimoana - Seafood Sandwich $20
    • Karaka Whitebait fritter, served with garlic aioli and watercress
  • Ika O Te Rā - Fish Of The Day $27
    • Pan seared fish, tomato & olive salsa, roasted capsicum sauce
  • Manga Mata Prawn- House Prawn Salad $26
    • Grilled prawns, summer slaw, toasted cashew with a nam jim sauce
  • Kūkutai - Mussel Pot $21
    • 1kg pot of chilli and citrus mussels served with house made rēwena bread
TĀNE MAHUTA – GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST & ALL THAT DWELL WITHIN TĀNE MAHUTA – GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST & ALL THAT DWELL WITHIN
  • Tīti Me Ōriwa - Mutton Bird & Olives $17
    • House made mutton bird pate, warmed marinated olives & rēwena
  • Mīti Kau Taco - Braised Beef Taco $19
    • Soft taco filled with shredded slow braised spicy beef, tomato salsa, house slaw topped with sour cream add small fries (5)
  • Hāngi $24
    • Cafe style hāngi with smoked pork and smoked chicken, potato, kūmara, pumpkin, watercress and jus served with house made rēwena bread.
RONGOMATĀNE – GUARDIAN OF CULTIVATED FOODS RONGOMATĀNE – GUARDIAN OF CULTIVATED FOODS
  • Parāoa Parehe-Pizza Bread $10
    • Parmesan and house made watercress pesto pizza bread
  • Poaka Whakapaoa Hūhunua - Honey Bourbon Pork Ribs $22
    • Sticky slow cooked honey bourbon pork ribs with bbq sauce
  • Nachos $18
    • Beef nacho, beans , cheese, sour cream and salsa. add smashed avocado $5
  • Kotakota Rīwai - Fries $9
    • beer battered fries, aioli
  • Rīwai Mākahi- Wedges $9
    • potato wedges, sour cream
  • Kotakota Kūmara- Kūmara Fries $9
    • sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
RARANGI KAI - MENU RARANGI KAI - MENU
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $16
    • Florentine – spinach
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Māori – smoked fish
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Pacific – corned beef
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $17
    • Benedict – bacon
  • Hēki Kakato - Eggs Benedict, Horopito Hollandaise $19
    • Royale – salmon (kawakawa & Manuka honey smoked)
  • Huawhenua Parakuihi - Vegan Breakfast $18
    • Hāngi hash, spinach, tomato, mushroom
  • Parāoa Wīwī -French Toast $18
    • Cinnamon brioche, caramelised banana, maple syrup, vanilla mascarpone & candied walnut. add bacon $6
  • Hēki Kōrori - Omelette $16
    • 3 x Egg omelette with spinach, red onion, tomato, cheese. add bacon $6
  • Parāoa Parakuihi - Breakfast Bruschetta $15
    • Sliced avocado, feta cheese, portobello whole mushroom and roquette. add bacon $6
  • Patahua - Muesli $14
    • Breakfast panna cotta served house made toasted granola & fruit
  • Mīti Kōnatunatu - Mince $17
    • Rēwena toast, stewed beef mince, root vegetables topped with a soft poached egg
  • Hēki - Eggs On Toast $9
    • Free range eggs your way, served on sour dough or 5 grain or gluten free toast
  • Pēkena Me Hēki - Bacon & Eggs $15
    • Free-range eggs your way with bacon on sour dough or 5 grain or gluten free toast
KAI ĀPITI TANGA- CREATE YOUR OWN KAI ĀPITI TANGA- CREATE YOUR OWN
  • Portobello Mushroom, Spinach, Hāngi Hash all $5
  • Bacon, Cured Salmon, Breakfast Sausage (x2),Eggs (x2) all $6
  • Egg (x1), Tomato- Fresh or Cooked,Breakfast Sausage (x1) all $3
  • Toast: Rēwena, Sour Dough, Multigrain, Gluten Free all $3
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KAI TIMOTIMO HEI TOHAINA - SNACK & PLATTERS TO SHARE KAI TIMOTIMO HEI TOHAINA - SNACK & PLATTERS TO SHARE
  • Parāoa Parehe-Pizza Bread $10
    • Parmesan and Watercress Pesto Pizza Bread
  • Nachos $18
    • Nachos beef mince, beans, cheese, sour cream. add smashed avocado $5
  • Kete Kaimoana - Seafood Basket $24
    • A great sharing platter…prawn twister, crumbed mussels, calamari, fish bites with house made tartare. add small fries $5
  • Poaka Whakapaoa Hūhunuā - Honey Bourbon Pork Ribs $22
    • Sticky slow cooked honey bourbon pork ribs with BBQ Sauce
  • Tīti Me Ōriwa - Mutton Bird & Olives $17
    • House made mutton bird pate, served with warmed marinated olives & and rēwena crostini
  • Miti Kau - Beef Meatballs $16
    • Horopito meatballs (6) with peppercorn sauce, roasted capsicum sauce
  • Haloumi Kai Iti - Small Bites $14
    • Haloumi and tapioca bites (6) with watercress pesto
  • Kono Kaimoana - Prawn Platter $28
    • Creamy chilli & garlic grilled prawns, lemon, house slaw
  • Kūkutai - Mussel Pot $21
    • 1kg pot of chilli and citrus mussels served with rēwena bread
  • Miti Kau Taco - Braised Beef Taco $19
    • Soft taco filled with shredded slow braised spicy beef, tomato salsa, house slaw topped with sour cream. add small fries $5
  • Heihei - Chicken Wings $16
    • Hot sticky BBQ and bourbon chicken wings, sour cream. add small fries $5
  • Kono Tihi - Cheese Platter $24
    • Baked brie, toasted walnuts and crostini
  • Kotakota Rīwai - Fries $9
    • beer battered fries, aioli
  • Rīwai Mākahi - Wedges $9
    • potato wedges, sour cream
  • Kotakota Kūmara- Kumara $9
    • fries sour cream, sweet chilli sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • CALAMARI FRITTI $15.00
    • Hand scored calamari dusted in our secret crumbs cooked to perfection served with spicy aioli
  • Pizza Margherita $8.00
    • tomato base & mozzarella cheese
  • Rucola Salad $8.50
    • rocket, pecorino cheese, cherry tomatoes, balsamic
  • OLIVES $8.00
    • Marinated with lemon, herbs and spices
  • Funghi $21.00
    • Napolitana sauce, Portobello mushroom, mozzarella and basil
  • SEAFOOD LINGUINE $27.50
    • Marlborough mussels, clams, squid, king prawn a hint of chilli in a light seafood sauce
  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, basil
  • POLPETTE $12.00
    • Organic lamb and beef meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs
  • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato and Brie Burger with Fries $15.00
  • Pan Fried Tofu Burger in a Mushroom Sauce, Tomato, Onions & Fries $14.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
  • Beef Stroganoff with Fresh Rice & Salad $16.00
  • Baked Beans on Toast $7.00
  • Salmon Penne with Capers, Spinach & Blue Cheese $16.00
  • Pancakes with Fruit or Bacon & Banana $14.00
  • Roast Vegetable Risotto $15.00
  • Mixed Vegetarian Plate $16.00
    • Filo and feta rolls, grilled haloumi cheese, zucchini and carrot fritter, and falafel on a bed of mixed salad with dips and yogurt sauce.
  • Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish or Mixed Shish $16.00
    • Skewered and grilled tender lamb or chicken cubes served with rice, salad, Turkish bread, humus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild Chilli and yogurt sauce.
  • Adana Iskender (spicy minced beef) see above
  • Home-made Tiramisu $6.50
  • Mixed Grill $16.00
    • Lamb doner, grilled chicken, lamb shish kebab served with rice, salad, Turkish bread, humus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
  • Vegetarian Meze $16.00
    • Mixed dips, dolma, felafels, filo and feta rolls, Greek beans, olives, tabouleh, grilled halloumi cheese, mixed salad, Turkish bread and rice.
  • Curly Fries $6.50
    • with garlic mayo
  • Grilled Chicken see above
  • Les tartines $5.50
    • Toasted baguette with honey & butter/ jam (strawberry, apricot)
  • Croissant miele au cantal $8.00
    • Toasted croissant with cantal cheese and honey
  • Vol-au-vent $9.50
    • Bouchees a la reine- flaky pastry filled with mushroom, onion and bacon together with a mornay sauce
  • Tarte au citro meringuee $6.00
    • Lemon tart with meringue
  • La salade de fruits et son muesli $7.50
    • Seasonal fruit salad and muesli
  • Quiche saumon epinard $7.50
    • Savoury pie made of salmon and spinach
  • Formule bon appetit $14.50
    • Sandwich + dessert + coffee or soft drink
  • Soupe de jour See our waiters
  • - Italian Style Meatballs Sub $8.50
  • - Fresh Red Cabbage salad w/ orange dressing
  • - Spaghetti with Zucchini & Gorgonzola $14.50
  • - Roasted Winter veggies Small $6.50 Large $8.50
  • - Cured meat & cheese focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • Quiche & Pie: $7.00 / slice
  • Large choice of Roman Pizza slices from $4.50
  • Suppli' $2.50
    • deep fried rice ball with tomato sauce & mozzarella heart
  • Garlic Ginger Scallops $28.00
    • Lightly cooked with garlic, green ginger, spring onion and Shao Hsing wine, served on sizzling plate.
  • Pan Fried Beef Ho Fun $18.00
    • Stir-fried homemade flat rice noodle with sliced beef and bean sprout with dark soya sauce.
  • Steamed Juicy Shanghai Dumpling (4pc) $10.00
    • A delicate pastry envelop containing ginger infused pork, served with Chinkiang vinegar.
  • Garlic Chilli Chicken $22.00
    • Chicken strips sautéed with fresh garlic, chilli sauce, capsicums, bamboo shoots and black wood fungus.
  • Hot Pepper Beef Fillet $28.00
    • Beef fillet strips and cracked black pepper tossed with garlic and oyster sauce, served on a sizzling plate.
  • Beef Mushroom and Cashew Nuts $22.00
    • Classic wok fried.
  • Egg Fried Rice $13.00
  • Icing Durian Dumplings (3 pcs) $8.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken Double Avocado
  • - 8 pieces Seafood Celebration
  • SMALL $3.90
  • - 10 pieces Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • - For Kids! (Serves 6-10)
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.40
  • - 4 pieces Cucumber Hosomaki
  • - 2 pieces Seaweed Salad Gunkan
  • SEAFOOD SUPREME $11.90
  • KARAAGE CHICKEN DON $11.90/$13.90
    • deep fried chicken pieces, rice, spring onion, mayo, pickles(regular/large)
  • CHICKEN KATSUDON $11.90/$13.90
    • crumbed chicken fillet, rice, salad, pickles, mayo + katsu sauce, ginger(regular/large)
  • 6 DUMPLINGS $6.00
  • NUGGET COMBO $6.50
  • UDON NOODLE $8.90
    • thick noodles, soup, wakame, spring onions, inari
  • SEAWEED SALAD $5.90
  • SALMON SASHIMI $10.90
  • Deep South Calamari $18.5
    • Pan fried calamari, baby vine tomatoes, rocket, coriander, red onion, mango & chilli dressing
  • Roasted baby vine tomatoes, balsamic parmiggiano $10
  • Eton Mess $15
    • Srawberry and pomegranate eton mess, strawberry sorbet
  • Palliser Bay Station Lamb $18.5
    • Palliser Bay Station Lamb, Moroccan spice, baby rocket, crumbled feta, garlic flat bread, grilled Zany Zeus Halloumi
  • Portlander's Creme Brulee $15
    • Shortbread wafer, fresh strawberries
  • Caesar $17
    • Cos lettuce, caesar dressing, anchovies, bacon, parmesan, poached egg
  • Bread and Butter Pudding $15
    • Coffee and croissant bread and butter pudding, coffee gelato
  • The Cheese Burger $25
    • Half pound medium rare Black Angus, McClures pickles, bacon, cheese, mustard, tomato sauce.Arobake bun. Served with agria potato skins
  • SPANAKOPITA $8.50
    • Feta & spinach wrapped in filo
  • FRESH SALAD $6.50/$9.50
    • three options daily, small/large
  • TOAST $6.50
    • Two slices of toast (wholemeal or GF) >> with choice of spread: peanut butter, jam or marmite
  • VEGE FRITTATA $6.50
    • veg & egg served with tomato chutney (GF)
  • TOASTED CROISSANT $5.50
    • with jam and butter
  • FRUIT SALAD $6.50
    • Seasonal fruit with greek yoghurt
  • HOUSE-MADE MUESLI $8.00
    • with seasonal fruit compote & greek yoghurts
  • BREAKFAST PIE $7.50
    • Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney
  • 10 Steak Eggs & Chips $18.90
  • 4 Hainaneese Rice $12.90
  • Green Curry Chicken or Beef $12.90
  • 6x Corn Nuggets $3.00
  • Egg $5.90
  • Squid Ring $1.00
  • 8 Chicken and Corn Soup $8.90
  • Corn Fritter $2.00
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
    • with oyster sauce
  • Manuka smoked fish salad $18.00
    • with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, coriander & nahn prink
  • Asian Greens $12.00
    • with sesame oil & oyster sauce
  • Udon noodles $6.00
    • with sweet garlic soy
  • Tarakihi thai style fish cakes $15.00
    • served with chili lime dipping sauce
  • Banana leaf wrapped tarakihi $16.00
    • with sweet & tangy coconut sauce
  • Coconut prawn dumplings $15.00
    • with galangal, bamboo & lemongrass
  • Fresh market fish sashimi $17.00
    • with fresh lemon & wasabi
  • Stirred fry noodles with beef $15.00
  • Tofu and vegetable on rice $14.00
  • Pork and pineapple summer rolls $7.00
  • Stir fry noodles with chicken $15.00
  • Vietnamese chicken curry on rice with naan+beef, vege stable $12.00
  • Stir fry noodle with seafood $16.00
  • Coming soon vietnamese crepes $10.00
  • Vege noodle rolls $7.00
  • Jalapeños Rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • Sopa de Lima $15.00
    • Lime soup with a chicken broth base often accompanied by shredded chicken and crispy tortilla.
  • Sarape Mexicano $23.00
    • Slow cooked pork with green sauce served with beans, rice, sour cream and cheese.
  • Enfrijoladas de Cordero $23.00
    • Folded tortilla filled with slow cooked lamb, topped with beans sauce, feta cheese, chorizo and rice
  • Huevos Rancheros o Divorciados $10.00
    • Fried eggs topped with red or green sauce or both.
  • Enchiladas $23.00
    • Suiza chicken green enchilada baked with green sauce, melted cheese and beans
  • Churros Rellenos y helado $10.00
    • Stuffed churros with caramel and ice cream
  • Flan de cajeta $8.00
    • Is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical Flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry, usually coated with sweet syrup.
  • Egg
  • Spinach
  • Camembert
  • Shoestring Fries $3.50
    • With tomato relish and aioli
  • Cajun Chicken
  • Bacon
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Feta
Karaka Cafe

Karaka Cafe

location

Address

2 Taranaki Street, Odlins Square, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

049168369

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Polynesian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Digital Payments ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
2 Taranaki Street, Odlins Square, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand