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
TAUPAEPAE KAI - IF YOU CAN’T STAY – TAKE IT AWAY TAUPAEPAE KAI - IF YOU CAN’T STAY – TAKE IT AWAY
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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

  • Add $2.00
    • Chips or Onion Ring To Any Burger
  • Peri-Peri $2.00
  • Chips Large $6.00
  • Lamb Samosa $2
  • Half Rack $12.00
  • Veg Kothu Porotta $10.50
  • 1/4 Chicken $10.00
    • Peri-Peri, Lemon and Herbs, Honey Mustard
  • Chili Prawns $17.50
  • Smoked salmon $ 19
    • frisée salad / soft egg /potato crouton / cucumber
  • Smoked salmon rillettes $ 16
    • grilled sourdough / house pickles
  • Broad bean fritters $ 18
    • aubergine / yoghurt dressing / salad leaves
  • Roasted half cauliflower $ 23
    • halloumi / aubergine / tahini yoghurt / pinenuts
  • Roasted brussel sprouts $ 9
    • apples / speck
  • Quinoa & feta slider $ 15
    • iceberg
  • Baby potatoes $ 9
    • sour cream / bacon
  • Kumara wedges $ 9
    • sour cream
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.00
    • beef fillet, spring onion, bean sprouts, mint, coriander, basil, mesclun, spinach, crispy shallots, crushed spiced cashews & a lime, coriander & chilli dressing
  • Jasmine Rice $4.00
  • Spice Grill Chicken Satay $16.00
    • topped with our warm housemade peanut sauce
  • Indian Empire Spiced Chickpea Salad $18.00
    • with cauliflower, cranberries, chaat masala, cucumber, chilli, yogurt & Lot Eight Vietnamese olive oil
  • Roast Duck Mee Goreng $24.00
    • egg noodles, house roasted 5 spice duck, red & green peppers, onions & bean sprouts (vegetarian option available)
  • Kashmir Potato & Pea Curry $19.00
    • soft fried organic potatoes in savoury vegetable sauce with English peas & mint oil (vegetarian)
  • Kung Pao Chicken Wings $15.00
    • sweet, spicy & sticky
  • Vietnamese Summer Rolls $13.00
    • vegetables & glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime & chilli dipping sauce
  • Sweetcorn and basil tagliatelle, green beans and pangrattato $11.00
  • Cheese Platter, served with water crackers, choose from: Farmhouse brie, quince jelly, waxed blue, fresh sliced pear, toasted walnuts, aged cheddar, pickled beeetroot N/A
  • Hand-cut Fries $7.00
  • Lamb shoulder burger with skordalia, roasted capsicums and tzatziki $19.50
  • Parmesan crumbed chicken with cabbage and kale slaw $12.00
  • Ridiculously sticky pork ribs with steamed Shanghai bok choy $21.00
  • Scrambled eggs, Huffman's hot sauce, spring onions, grana padano on sourdough $17.00
  • Taramasalata, tzatziki, tapenade and sourdough $13.00
  • Grilled Tomato & Eggs on Toast $12
  • Omelette (Your fillings ad toast)) $14
    • Ham, Bacon, Tomato, Cheese, Corn / Onion, Mushrooms, Spinach
  • Smoked Salmon & Eggs on Toast $14
  • Eggs on toast N/A
  • Hash Brown Stack $13
    • Hash browns, poached eggs, spinach, tomato and hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs Royale $16
    • Smoked salmon, poached eggs, spinach, grilled tomato served with ciabatta and hollandaise sauce
  • Creamy Mushroom on Toast with salad $13
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast N/A
  • Warm Goat Cheese $ 17.90
    • With smoked tomato crostini & salad
  • Selection of two cheeses $ 29.00
  • Hand Diced Liver & Pistachio Terrine de Campagne $ 17.90
    • With baguette
  • Freshly Baked Muffuletta Roll $ 3.00
    • With butter
  • Side dish of the day
  • Crispy Duck Confit $ 37.90
    • With duck fat baked potatoes & bok choy
  • White Castello $ 16.50
    • Danish, white brie, mild, rice & creamy
  • Duck fat baked potatoes $ 7.90
  • Drink Combo $10.50
  • Chicken curry $10.50
  • Beef Noodle soup $12.00
  • Five spice beef
  • Grilled Chicken on Noodle Salad $10.50
  • Spicy tofu
  • Rice Paper Summer Rolls - Prawn $7.50
  • Rice Paper Summer Rolls- Chicken $7.50
  • Lamb Korma $10.00
    • Lamb cooked in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of whole spices
  • Vegetable Korma $14.90
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of spices.
  • Vegetable Samosa $7.00
    • Pyramid-shape flake pastry stuffed with vegetable & deep fried
  • Onion Bhajee $7.00
    • Chopped onion coated with chick pea flour, deep-fried served with tamarind chutney
  • Vegetable Samosa $7.00
    • Pyramid-shape flake pastry stuffed with vegetable & deep fried
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
    • Boneless chicken tikka in a medium spiced gravy with sliced onions
  • Vegetable Korma $9.00
    • Vegetables in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of whole spices
  • Garlic Cheese Naan $5.00
  • TURKISH BAKED EGGS $15.00
    • spinach & chorizo with toasted 5 grain
  • SPAGHETTI $8.00
    • aglio olio V
  • THICK CUT CHIPS $7.00
    • with aioli & tomato sauce
  • House-cured salmon $6.00
  • SMOKED FISH CROCHETTE $14.00
    • horseradish, watercress & hibiscus pickled onion
  • ARANCINI $12.00
    • asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
  • CHEESEBOARD FOR TWO $16.00
  • CHARRED BROCCOLINO $14.00
    • toasted chilies, pepita butter grilled halloumi & lemon juice GF
  • Potato & Beef Korokke $2.50
  • Teriyaki Salmon $1.50
  • Salmon & Cream Cheese $2.00
  • Salmon Korokke $2.50
  • Crunchy Roll $1.50
  • Beef Tataki $1.50
  • California Rolls $2.00
  • Tuna Nigiri $2.00
  • Brown Rice
    • With our homemade soya/garlic dressing.
  • Large (up to 4 choices) $12.50
  • Extras $4.00
    • Tomato/Bacon/Sausages/Baked Beans etc..............
  • Bacon & Avocado $8.50
  • Wedges $7.00
  • Peas & Beans
    • With our homemade vinaigrette.
  • Eggs on Toast with a Coffee $10.00
    • Your choice of Fried/Poached or Scrambled
  • Mushroom & Broccoli
    • With our homemade sesame dressing.
  • Le Chevreuil Du Wairarapa(Small/Large) $26/$45
    • Tuatara Ranges Wild Venison Loin, Broccolini,Fern Shoot, Phoenix Mushroom, White Bean Purée, Red Berry Reduction, Freeze Dried Berry.
  • Le Boeuf Dans La Prairie(Small/Large) $26/$48
    • Medium Rare Beef Fillet On Celeriac Purée, Truffle Aioli, Mushroom Quenelle, White Needle Mushroom, Pickled Red Onion Slivers,Watercress & Truffle Oil Caviar.
  • La Chèvre Et La Citrouille(Small) $27
    • Whipped Martinborough Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Bric-À-Brac, Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing & Pumpkin Seed Soil.
  • Le Roy(Large) $99
    • Prime Cut of Beef Fillet (500-600g), Served With Sides & Sauces (For Two People)
  • Le Poisson Du Jour(Small/Large) $26/$45
    • Market Fish With Seasonal Garnish.
  • La Forêt-Noire $18
    • Chocolate Sponge, Kirsch Mascarpone Chantilly, 75% Dark Chocolate Mousse, Poached Cherries, Cherry Gel, Chocolate Soil, Chocolate Twigs & Bark With Cherry Kirsch Sorbet
  • Gratin Dauphinois $10
    • Traditional Potato Gratin with Gruyère Cheese.
  • Ratatouille $10
    • Eggplant, Capsicum, Zucchini, Onion, Garlic & Pesto Dressing.
  • Pan Roasted Market Fish Served with Creamy Mash, Steamed Green & Semi Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (GF) $34.00
  • Surf & Turf 300g Scotch Fillet Topped with Prawns, Fresh Fish, Calamari in a Garlic Sauce with Fries & Salad $36.00
  • Cauliflower Fritters With Hummus & Aioli (V) $12.00
  • Tomato & Olive Linguine Served with Shaved Parmesan (V) $26.00
  • Shoe String Fries with Aioli(V) $6.00
  • Pork with Crackle or Succulent Lamb $17.50
    • Served with Oven Roasted Potato, Kumara, Pumpkin & Mint Peas
  • Deep Fried Ice Cream Balls Rolled in nuts with old english toffee & berries $12.00
  • Mussels Gratin-NZ Green Lip Mussels Topped with Salsa and Citrus Sauce (GF) $14.00
  • PULLED PORK
    • 12hr slow cooked free range pork, apple & fennel ‘slaw, chipotle mayo, Pepitas.
  • BACON or ​CORIANDER ​stuffed Jalapeno with 2 kinds of cheese, dipping sauce - Chipotle mayo or lime & black pepper mayo
  • CRISPY POTATO
    • Potato in a crispy tortilla, Jalapeno ricotta, ‘slaw, Salsa verde, pepitas
  • FISH
    • Freshly battered fish, ‘slaw, lime & black pepper mayo, capers.
  • CHICKEN
    • Marinated free-range chicken, baby spinach leaves, corn salsa, chipotle mayo
  • Soup of the day
    • Please ask wait staff or refer to chalk board
  • Choc brownie $12.50
    • With toasted walnuts, ice-cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce. Finished with quinelles of cream
  • Pasta of the day $20.00
    • Please ask waitstaff for the pasta of the day or see blackboard for specials
  • -Lg $27.00
  • Garlic, tomato prawns $12.50
    • With smoked paprika sauce
  • Curry of the day $17.90
    • Served with naan bread & rice
  • Roast vege salad $14.00
    • A selection of seasonal veges lightly tossed in garlic oil & fresh herbs, finished with mixed greens & feta
  • Asian platter $15.00
    • A variety of asian bites with dipping sauces
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