Karaka Cafe in Wellington Menu

TAUPAEPAE KAI - CABINET FOOD ALSO AVAILABLE TAUPAEPAE KAI - CABINET FOOD ALSO AVAILABLE
  • Take a look at our delicious range of cabinet foods, including muffins, filled breads, savoury items, fresh salads & sweets N/A
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
TAUPAEPAE KAI - IF YOU CAN’T STAY – TAKE IT AWAY TAUPAEPAE KAI - IF YOU CAN’T STAY – TAKE IT AWAY
  • Take a look at our delicious range of cabinet foods, including muffins, filled baps, savoury items, quiche, salads & sweets N/A
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

  • Homestyle Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • Juicy succulent whole chicken breast, lovingly coated in a lightly seasoned crispy coating, paired with tomato, lettuce and creamy mayo in a premium toasted bun.
  • 1/2 LB Double $9.70
    • Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
  • Cheeseburger $3.10
    • Made with fresh 100% quality mark beef, topped with natural NZ cheese, red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
  • Salad Burger $4.60
    • Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
  • Side Salad $3.50
    • Freshly handcut lettuce, cucumber, grated cheese, tomatoes and red onion.
  • Frosty Dairy Dessert
    • Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
  • Frosty Parfait $5.90
    • A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
  • Son of Baconator $7.30
    • A chip off the old block, Son of Baconator features two NZ quality mark sourced beef patties, four slices of Manuka smoked bacon and NZ cheese on a warm bun.
  • Mixed Family Pack $18.90
    • 2 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 sausages, 2 chips
  • Tarakihi Fillet Dinner $14.50
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Snapper Fillet $12.50
  • Fish $3.20
  • Hamburger $4.50
  • Spring Roll $2.70
  • Lasagne Square $2.90
  • Popeye slammer $17.50
    • spinach, potato cake, bacon, mushroom, tomato and hollandaise(GF)
  • Toast and spreads $6.00
    • with your choice of 2 spreads
  • Homemade toasted bagel $13.50
    • with Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers
  • Eggs royale $17.00
    • smoked salmon & spinach with homemade hollandaise
  • Chicken caesar salad $19.50
    • grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, cos lettuce, croutons poached egg with house-made Caesar dressing(containing anchovies and raw egg)
  • Fish fingers(5) & hashbrown $6.50
  • Baked beans or spaghetti on toast $5.00
  • Five little cheerios & hashbrown $6.50
  • Grilled sirloin steak $19.50
    • with mash, creamy mushrooms and spinach
  • Corn fritters $18.00
    • and bacon with homemade mint yogurt dressing.
  • 'Big daddy' $14.50
    • cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, hollandaise in a bowl with toast
  • Vanilla risotto GF $12.50
    • with poached fruit and yogurt.
  • Kids pancakes (4 pikelet size) $6.00
    • with maple syrup or lemon sugar
  • Kids egg on toast $5.00
    • (poached, scrambled, or fried)
  • Smoked chicken salad $17.50
    • with sliced fennel, blue cheese and lightly spiced cashew, dressed in a white balsamic vinaigrette
  • Homemade birther muesli $12.50
    • with yogurt and seasonal fruit.
  • Steamed Pork Baos $18
    • Twice cooked roast pork, fresh coriander, pickled zucchini, oyster sauce
  • Crispy Tempura Eggplant $17
    • w crushed avocado, chilli, mint and sweet ponzu
  • Steamed Prawn Shumai $17
    • w water chestnuts, garlic, chives, green pepper, wild Thai ginger, chilli and soy
  • Green Papaya Salad $16
    • w roasted peanuts, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Vietnamese mint, young carrot, coriander and spicy fish sauce
  • Pork and Chive Dumplings $16
    • w ginger infused rice vinegar and soy sauce
  • Plum Sago Pudding $16
    • Coconut milk and sago pearls w– plum anise sorbet, coconut praline and young coconut
  • Spicy Three Cheese Parcels $17
    • w basil, smoked chilli, peanut and plum sauce
  • Asian Ceviche $16
    • w lime leaf, cherry tomato, Vietnamese mint, shallots
  • Smoked Salmon $11
    • Cream cheese & ciabatta
  • Smoked Salmon & Eggs on Toast $14
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast N/A
  • French Toast $14
    • with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Pancakes $14
    • with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Corn Fritters with Bacon $15
    • Served with fruit relish and sour cream
  • Eggs on toast N/A
  • Creamy Mushroom on Toast with salad $13
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Hakka Fried Noodle (V) $12.90
    • Stir-fried noodles in soya sauce with green leafy vegetables, bean sprouts, fresh tofu and soya pieces
  • Papadam $1.00
  • Raita $3.00
    • Amazingly refreshing salad made from cucumber and mint stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Chilli/Vegetable Pakoras (V) $1.00
    • Whole green chilli / shredded spinach/cabbage vegetable dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney
  • Paneer Paratha $10.00
    • Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced shredded paneer & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
  • Potato Puff $3.00
    • Spiced creamy mashed potato wrapped in bread and baked to golden brown.
  • Corn Soup $7.50
    • Whole kernel corn boiled with ginger and tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes and cream cheese
  • Vegetable Fried Rice (V) (G) $12.90
    • Stir-fried rice with green leafy vegetables
  • Roasted Root Vegetable Salad $14.9
    • Rocket salad, balsamic roasted baby beetroot & feta w/ a zesty orange dressing
  • Double Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $18.9
    • Creamy butter mash, fried eggs, slaw & house-made gravy. Add an extra schnitzel $5
  • TMH Big Brekkie $19.9
    • Bacon, chorizo, 150g rump steak, eggs your way, hash browns, mushrooms, tomato & toast
  • Forest Griller $21.9
    • Balsamic caramelised onion, portobello mushroom & halloumi pattie, lettuce, tomato, onion strings & chilli jam
  • The Squealer $21.9
    • Pulled pork, bacon, slaw, onion strings, caramelised onions & BBQ sauce
  • Eggs Benedict or Eggs Florentine $14.9
    • Bacon or spinach, hashbrowns & hollandaise sauce
  • Hot Cakes $13.9
    • Bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Creamy Chicken Carbonara $18.9
    • Chicken, bacon & parmesan fettuccine w/ a creamy white wine & garlic sauce
  • Mee Goreng Chicken and Prawn $18.00
    • Pan fried egg noodles cooked with hot chilli, egg, onions and bean sprouts.
  • Red Curry $23.00
    • Your choice of meat prepared in our traditional spices, simmered in coconut cream with mixed vegetables. Meat: Chicken $23, King prawn $27
  • Nhorm Chicken Salad $13.00
    • Fresh salad mixed with sliced chicken, mint, coriander, and peanuts smothered with our sweet & sour lemon garlic dressing.
  • Lamb Rack (flame grilled) $30.00
    • Lamb rack marinated in turmeric, lemon grass, lime leaves and homemade sauce, served with house salad.
  • Sweet and Sour Pork or Chicken $23.50
    • Battered tender pork or chicken simmered in seasonal vegetables, pineapples and onions. Meat: Chicken or Pork
  • Babong Beef $16.00
    • Chilled vermicelli rice noodles topped with beef encrusted in peanuts, cucumber, bean sprouts, sliced spring rolls with dressing sauce and a dash of coconut cream
  • Rice Roll $13.00
    • Chilled rice paper wrapped in grilled chicken, shrimp, vermicelli and fresh vegetables with a sprinkle of toasted rice.
  • Mouan Ang $19.00
    • Sliced chicken breast marinated using our home made recipe. Served with salad and rice
  • Chicken & Halloumi Salad $17.00
    • Grilled chicken, halloumi and green salad with our house made honey mustard dressing.
  • Penne Carbonara $15.00
    • Creamy carbonara topped with soft poached egg & crispy bacon.
  • - With bacon, banana and maple syrup $17.50
  • Lamb Shank $25.50
    • Classic lamb shank served with side salad, creamy mash or fries
  • Mushrooms/Streaky bacon (2)/Sausage (2)/Black Pudding (4)/Avocado $4.50
  • Chili Cheese Fries $10.00
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $13.00
    • Spaghetti with homemade beef bolognese sauce, topped with cheese
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $18.00
    • Tender hoki fish served with tartar sauce & green salad.
  • Choc Mint Burger $12.00
    • Freshly deep fried Donut, layered w Mint Choc Chip ice-cream, Chocolate Mousse & drizzled w a Chocolate sauce, topped w whipped cream
  • The fire house $15.50
    • 120g Premium In-House Beef Pattie, w Streaky Bacon, Spicy Jalapeños, Roasted Red Peppers, Smokey Harvati Cheese & Mayo
  • The Moroccan $17.00
    • 120g Lamb Pattie, Streaky Bacon, Lettuce, Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Roasted Red Peppers, topped w a Moroccan sauce
  • The Uncle Sam $16.50
    • 120g Premium In-House Beef Pattie, w Streaky Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion. Mayo & Cheddar Cheese
  • Onion Rings $11.00
  • The works Pizza $18.00
    • Salami, BBQ Pulled Pork, chopped Streaky Bacon, Red Onion w Mozzarella & our Steer BBQ sauce, finished w fresh Parmesan Cheese
  • Strawberry Eton Mess Burger $12.00
    • Deep fried Donut layered w Strawberry ice-cream, Eton Mess & drizzled w Wild Berry sauce, topped w whipped cream
  • Mini Chicken Burgers $10.00
    • Two mini Chicken Breast Burgers w Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese & Steer’s BEQ Sauce, w a sick of Fries
  • Chicken & chips $10.00
    • 2 pieces
  • ●Assorted paninis & sandwiches
    • made to order
  • Bacon & eggs $11.00
  • Porridge with cream & brown sugar $7.00
  • B.L.A.T $7.00
  • Fish & chips $9.00
  • Scrambled or poached eggs & toast $8.00
  • Bacon & Vegetable $7.00
    • Pumpkin, kumera & ginger
  • Kumara Chips $6.00
  • Roti Wrap $9.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Kebab on Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $6.00
  • Coleslaw $4.00
  • Donner Kebab $9.00
  • Salads $9.00
  • Bread & dips $12.00
  • Pan-fried fish $16.00
    • w potato rosti & salad
  • Hand cut chips & fresh aioli $8.00
  • Free fluffy & popcorn with dine in coffees
  • Unctuous & special, our caramelised pork belly on beetroot with kumara mash $28.00
  • Garden salad $8.00
  • In-house hand made potato Gnocchi with traditional tomato & basil sauce, pesto & parmesan $23.00
  • Lamb shank off the bone $26.00
    • with pearl barley & potato gnocchi
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