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

  • Egg $1.50
  • Shrimp Cocktail $8.80
    • With cocktail sauce
  • Cheesecake $8.20
    • Can we tempt you with today's flavour? Please check the specials board...
  • Salmon Fillet $16.95 Light / $23 Main
    • With red capsicum sauce
  • The Platter $15.95
    • Crumbed mushrooms, chicken tenderloins, squid and prawns with sweet and sour dipping sauce
  • Onion $2.00
  • Fresh Fish $15.95 Light / $23 Main
    • Choose from pan fried, crumbed and deep fried or mornay. Please check the specials board for today's fish.
  • T-Bone Steak N/A Light / $28 Main
  • Boneless chicken wings, kimchi mayonnaise $10.00
  • Granola, seasonal fruit, yoghurt, honey $13.00
  • Pressed sandwich of mushrooms, spinach, taleggio, onion $12.00
  • Lemon chiffon cake $13.00
  • Bruschetta $10.00
    • Chickpea, lemon, chard, pickled chard, prosciutto
  • Smoked nuts & pepitas $6.00
  • Hand-cut fries $7.00
  • 400g Wakanui sirloin, smoked onion puree, greens, marmite butter $40.00
  • Rolls $6.50
    • choice of roast beef, pork, lamb or fried chicken served with lettuce, onion tomato & gravy
  • Pork $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
  • Meals are served with Golden Potatoes, Kumara, Pumpkin, Peas. Carrots and our delicious homemade gravy + your choice of sauces (apple mint, horseradish) available on request
  • GoldenPotato $0.80
  • Southern Fried Chicken 1 pcs $3.30
  • Fried Chicken Combo $7.50
  • Large $5.00
  • Lamb $12.00/$15.00/$19.00
  • Thai Green chicken Curry $18.90
    • with vegetables & turmeric rice
  • Thai Style Noodles $19.50
    • with veges & blue cod or chicken
  • Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta $8.50
    • with garlic bread
  • 'The Worx' Fries $10.50
    • with grilled cheese, bacon, t sauce & aioli
  • Extras or Build Your Own $3.50 each
    • eggs, hash browns, tomato, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, spinach, black pudding
  • - with chicken $18.90
  • Mamma's Fruit Crumble
    • please ask your waiter for the day's special
  • Classic Eggs Benny $14.90
    • poached eggs atop toasted bap with hollandaise & bacon, smoked salmon, ham or spinach
  • Green Papaya Salad $16
    • w roasted peanuts, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Vietnamese mint, young carrot, coriander and spicy fish sauce
  • Chicken and Coriander Dumplings $16
    • w fresh ginger, crushed chilli and spring onion
  • Spicy Three Cheese Parcels $17
    • w basil, smoked chilli, peanut and plum sauce
  • Plum Sago Pudding $16
    • Coconut milk and sago pearls w– plum anise sorbet, coconut praline and young coconut
  • Star Anise Panna Cotta $16
    • w coconut cream, coconut butterscotch, sesame seed and roast pineapple
  • Edamame Beans $8
    • w togarashi, seven spice, sea salt and sesame oil
  • Pork and Chive Dumplings $16
    • w ginger infused rice vinegar and soy sauce
  • Takoyaki Octopus Balls $13
    • w Japanese BBQ sauce, mayo, roasted nori and bonito flakes
  • Herb Crusted NZ Lamb Rack $36.00
    • W/ lentil mash, seasonal green vegetables & vegetable ratatouille sauce
  • Vivant Vegetarian Salad $13.00
    • Cos lettuce, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, feta, croutons, toasted almonds, tossed in homemade natural yoghurt
  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble $12.50
    • W/ maple walnut ice cream
  • 200g Beef Eye Fillet $35.00
  • Pan-Seared Scallops $16.50
    • Saffron cauliflower puree, balsamic beetroot, orange & kumara crisp
  • Vegetarian, Organic Ramen Noodle Stir Fry $24.50
    • W/ julienne vegetables tossed in schezwan sauce & topped with crispy kumara
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • W/ selection of either chocolate or mixed berry sauce
  • Slow Braised Pork Belly $30.50
    • W/ kumara puree, sauteed savoy cabbage, roasted balsamic beets & port wine jus
  • Bacon & Egg $7.90
  • Combination $12.80
  • Chicken & Corn $8.50
  • Paua Fritter $2.50
  • Chicken $11.80
  • Chinese $7.80
  • Fish $3.20
  • Curry Rice Roll $2.50
  • Beef Burger $19
    • prime New Zealand beef pattie with fresh greens, tomato slices, mozzarella, bacon, slaw, caramelised onion & hefeweizen aioli on a lightly toasted bun.
  • Roasted Vegetable Salad $18
    • roasted seasonal vegetables; spinach, kumara, parsnip, potato, carrot and beetroot in a cous cous mix with feta, betroot hummus, mint and pomegranante served with pita bread
  • Caramelised onions $3
  • Pork Burger $19
    • free-range pulled pork with fresh greens, tomato slices, mozzarella, slaw & hefeweizen aioli on a lightly toasted bun.
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $11.5
    • calamari crumbed in our brewery’s spent grain, lemon, pepper and Fork Brewing hop salt. Served with sweet chilli and house made tartare sauce.
  • Crinkle Fries $8.5
    • with hefeweizen aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Vegetarian $18
    • In season vegetables, feta, balsamic reduction on a tomato base with mozzarella.
  • Sticky Date Cake $10
    • Warm sticky date cake smoothered in butterscotch sauce with vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Beef Noodle soup $12.00
  • Lemongrass pork $8.50
  • Vietnamese Chicken & Fresh Herb Salad $10.50
  • Rice Paper Summer Rolls- Chicken $7.50
  • Lemongrass Prawn & Veggie Spring Roll Salad $10.50
  • Rice Paper Summer Rolls- Veggie $7.50
  • Lemongrass Beef & Vege Spring Roll Salad $10.50
  • Roast chicken
  • Pigs Tail $18.00
    • walnut, mandarin, currants, farro (vegetarian available)
  • Homestyle Chicken Broth $18.00
    • shredded chicken, supergreens, ancient grains
  • Pork Belly $33.00
    • mustard fruits, bread sauce, sage
  • French peas, bacon, white wine, cream $9.00
  • Taramasalata $14.00
    • flat bread
  • Free Range Spatchcock $33.00
    • panzanella salad (30 minute cooking time)
  • Cured Salmon $20.00
    • fennel, radish, lemon
  • Grilled Tiger Prawns $24.00
    • eggplant, kumara, crispy caper
  • Jam with cream $4.50
  • Fresh lemon curd $5.00
  • Spiced sake apricots, yoghurt and nuts with maple syrup $12.00
  • Candied bacon and bananas with canadian premium maple syrup $12.50
  • Salmon, cucumber, homemade yoghurt with lemon and mint $8.00
  • Smoked pears with a hot Byrd's custard and nuts, served with or without candied bacon $12.00/$13.00
  • Jam, Brie and walnuts $7.50
  • Bourbon peanut butter, banana and chocolate ganache $7.50
  • Spicy Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of spicy beef & pork manuka smoked
  • • Honey Mustard
  • Mild Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of beef & pork manuka smoked
  • Moroccan Lamb $7.00
    • Pure NZ Lamb rich with Moroccan flavours and raisins giving a tasty burst of sweetness.
  • • French Wholegrain Mustard
  • • Tomato Sauce (Ketchup)
  • • Dijon Mustard
  • • Mild English Mustard
  • Parippu vade (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Deep fried savoury biscuits made of split peas, onions & spices.
  • Caramel pudding (gf v) $6
    • A delicious creamy custard dessert topped with caramel
  • Parippu rasam (df gf v) $4.50
    • A soup made from lentils and spices perfect for wintery days.
  • Falooda (gf) $5
    • A refreshing rose flavoured drink served with ice cream and jelly
  • Elawalu patty (df gf v) $3
    • A delectable snack made from vegetables, chickpeas & spices; battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • Chicken drumpops (df gf) $5.50 (2 pak) or $3 each
    • Marinated, deep fried chicken drumsticks.
  • Pan rolls (df) $3
    • Beef mince, potatoes and spices wrapped in a pancake, battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • Create your own (df gf*) S$10 V$8
    • Rice served with your choice of curry, two sides and a papadum. Add another side for $2
  • cauliflower, raisins, couscous, vindaloo béchamel v $24.00
  • (g) gluten free, (g*) ask for gluten free bread, (d) dairy free, (v) vegetarian
  • Flat bread for two g*add $3.00 gluten free
  • josper grilled jerk duck wings, blue cheese remoulade salad g d $12.000
  • date, almond, fennel g $30.00
  • margherita, tomato, mozzarella, basil v $17.00
  • mussels, spicy tomato broth, grilled bread g* d $24.00
  • spicy sausage, pepperoni, parmesan $19.00
  • Rustic Fries $5.50 Small $8 Large
    • with Preserved Lemon Aioli(V, GF, DF)
  • Aloha
    • Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Pineapple
  • Panko Crumbed Halloumi $14
    • Grilled Caramelised Pears, Baby Greens, & Black Raspberry Vinaigrette(V, GF on request)
  • Tararua
    • Olive Oil, Garlic, Oregano, Mozzarella, Halloumi, Shavings of Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes & Truffle Oil
  • Pansotti, Pumpkin & Ricotta $25
    • - Served with a Citrus Infused Mascarpone Sauce, Hazelnuts, Rocket & Shaved Parmesan
  • Sauces:
    • Café De Paris Butter / Caramelised Onion / Preserved Lemon Aioli
  • The Big Shand
    • Tomato, Mozzarella, Chorizo, Ham, Bacon, Spinach, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon Aioli
  • Grilled Lamb, Honey & Balsamic Roasted Beetroot Salad $25
    • with Baby Greens, Feta, Toasted Walnuts & Sumac-Yoghurt Dressing( GF, DF on request)
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