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

  • Garlic bread $9.80
    • with parmesan cheese
  • Tacos $16.50
    • Two Tacos , greens, salsa, Wasabi mayo with either
  • Spicy hot chicken wings $20.00
    • slaw and blue cheese dressing
  • Smoked Chicken $17.50
    • Soba noodle, mint, cucumber, mung beans and soy lime dressing
  • Beer battered asparagus $16.50
    • and chili mayo
  • Salad of the week $12.00
  • Moment burger $17.50
    • ask our friendly staff or check our specials board
  • Nachos $18.50
    • beef or vegeetarian melted cheese, jalapenos sour cream and guacamole
  • tuna roll $5
  • salmon sashimi $11
    • 5 pieces of fresh raw salmon
  • GYU-TATAKI NIGIRI SUSHI $5
    • 2 pieces of gyu-tataki nigiri Sushi
  • Tomato salad $7
    • Fresh tomato sliced with onion dressing sauce
  • TUNA NIGIRI SUSHI $5.5
    • 2 Pieces of nigiri Sushi
  • Assortment of Nigiri Sushi $10
    • fish of the day.vegetable.prawn,salmon and gyu tataki nigiri sushi
  • Kumiage Homemade Fresh Tofu Warm $8
    • This tofu is made without being rinsed in water with a deep, rich, yet sweet soy flavour
  • Sunomono salad $8
    • Cucumber, wakame seaweed and deep fried squid with sour soy sauce.
  • Chilli and honey glazed pork belly $36.00 per guest
  • Cinnamon brulée, blueberry and gin sorbet, oat wafer $17.00
  • Scrambled eggs (GF) $21.00
    • With smoked salmon
  • Buttermilk pancakes $21.00
    • Maple syrup, berry compote
  • Three sliders, pork, venison and lamb, brioche, asian slaw $18.00
  • Affogato, coffee shortbread, vanilla ice cream, espresso $15.00
  • Rocket and bacon risotto $9.00
  • Ratatouille with basil and thyme $9.00
  • Ben and jerry's ice cream ando craft beer are available in most stores
  • 6 mozzarella sticks $9.00
    • Breaded mozzarella cooked golden brown
  • -Large server $17.00
  • -Regular server $11.00
  • Original buffalo wings
    • Our classic buffalo sauce recipe
  • -Large server $17.00
  • Authentic dipping sauces $1.50
    • Sal's legendary sauce, buffalo, hot buffalo, chunky blue cheese, creamy ranch, marinara
  • Pepperoni wheel $5.00
    • Peperoni and mozzarella warpped
  • Peperoni $28.00
    • Spicy Italian sausage with garlic, chilli & capsicum.
  • Capricciosa $28.00
    • Capers, feta, roasted onion, capsicum, fresh chilli and olives
  • Fries $9.00
    • Aioli + 50c (Available until kitchen close)
  • Chicken $28.00
    • Fresh chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes & mushrooms (plus $2.00)
  • Margherita $28.00
    • Classic Italian with mozzarella, bacconcini & fresh basil
  • Little Treats $4.00
    • Roasted Peanuts, Lollies
  • Four Seasons $28.00
    • Mushrooms, ham, spicy Italian sausage sundried tomatoes & bacon (plus $2.00)
  • Cheese $12.00
    • Choose between Whitestone Brie, Danish Blue or Port Salut. Served with crakers & quince paste.
  • 54. JEERA PULAO / PEAS PULAO $3.90
  • 50. MUTTER MUSHROOM $13.90
    • Peas and mushrooms in a very smooth onion and tomato based curry.
  • 69. VEGETABLE PARANTHA $4.00
    • Stuffed with spiced vegetables.
  • 76. MIXED PICKLE $2.50
    • Mixed hot and sour pickle
  • 70. LACCHA PARANTHA $4.00
    • Flaky whole meal bread touched with butter.
  • 33. BEEF VINDALOO $14.50
    • A typical Goanese style dish cooked in vinegar and whole spices.
  • 43. KING PRAWN SAAGWALA $15.90
    • King prawns cooked with spinach and herbs, mildly spiced.
  • 7. ACHARI CHICKEN TIKKA $9.50
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in tangy pickle spices, skewered and cooked in charcoal Tandoor.
  • Salad $6.00
    • w/ roots, tops & sprouted rye
  • Avocado on Toast $17.00
    • w/ marinated feta, rocket, lemon oil & balsamic reduction
  • Fresh Seasonal Salad $21.00
    • w/ spring vegetables, puy lentils, grains, seeds & almonds - add ham pickled kiwifruit & ricotta $25.00
  • Sauteed Greens $5.50
    • w/ almonds
  • Chunky Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli, home-made tomato sauce & harissa
  • Haloumi Burger $18.50
    • w/ mushroom stalk pate, pickled beetroot, radish, fennel & lettuce, milk bun
  • Roast Pork Roll $19.00
    • w/ gherkins, red onion, stout mustard, iceberg, apple chutney
  • Haloumi Burger $18.50
    • w/ mushroom stalk pate, pickled beetroot, radish, fennel & lettuce
  • Egg Benedict $11.90
  • Vege Breakfast $12.90
    • Eggs, Mushrooms, Hash browns, Grilled Tomato, Baked Beans & Toasts
  • Hot Chips $3.00
  • -Combo $8.80
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Dinner Box $9.70
    • 1 x Chips 2 Chicken Thighs 1 Drum or 2 Wings
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $17.90
  • Hawaiian $5.00
  • AGED ANGUS
    • chives parmesan wafer & Napoli sauce
  • MORTADELLA ROSA $15.00
    • pesto Alla Genovese, olive tapenade & Artichoke Alla Romana
  • House-cured salmon $6.00
  • FREE RANGE PORK
    • preserved lemon aioli, sage & parmesan
  • SLOW ROASTED BEETS $14.00
    • whipped goat cheese, hazelnut & curried beet greens GF
  • SMASHED AVOCADO $14.00
    • mint, feta & Dukkah on toasted 5 grain, add an egg $2.00
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
  • POLENTA & PARMESAN CHIPS $7.00
    • with Napoli sauce
  • Cajun chicken burger $14.00
    • On a sesame bun w mesclum, tomato, sweet chilli dressing and served w fries
  • Takeaway available
  • 11:30 am- 2:30 pm
  • Available til 11am
  • Breakfast B.L.T. $10.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato on toast
  • Eggs florentime $13.50
    • Spinach & hollandaise
  • Single file big breakfast $17.00
    • The works
  • Eggs benedict $13.50
    • Ham & hollandaise
  • Seafood risotto 32
    • changes daily depending on what the tide brings in
  • Slow roasted pork belly 35
    • bacon, chestnut & Brussel sprout fricassee / parsnip puree / crackling / caramelized verjuice apple / hasselback potato / horse radish & chive cream
  • Shed 5 antipasto 23
    • Felino salami / Chorizo / Coppa di parma / semi-dried tomatoes / artichoke / cippolini onion / cheese / grilled flat bread / olive oil crostini
  • Shed 5 fish & chips 28
    • battered fish fillets / triple cooked chips / house tartare / tomato relish / ice berg wedge / vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Whangamata scallops 25
    • pan seared / potato & chive risotto / asparagus / parmesan crumble / pea puree
  • Warmed olives 8
  • Affogato 8/with liqueur14
    • Immigrant's Son espresso / vanilla ice cream / biscotti
  • Roasted pumpkin salad 10
    • toasted pine nuts / oregano / basil / buffalo mozzarella / rocket pesto
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $16.00
    • With jalapenos, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Lamb Shank Pie $19.00
    • Our signature dish! The good old lamb shank taste, without the bones! Served with mint sauce, pastry top, salad garnish & fries
  • Fish & Chips $12.00
    • Fresh battered fish of the day, served with salad garnish & fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $17.00
    • The traditional, on toasted Ciabatta, topped with BBQ sauce & an egg. Served with fries
  • Chicken & Bacon Salad $18.00
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, fresh salad greens & aioli
  • Spicy Wings $15.00
    • Five chicken wings served with fries
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $13.00
    • The classic nacho mince, served with jalapenos, cheese, sweet chilli sauce, cheese & sour cream
  • Beef & Bacon Burger $14.00
    • 180g homemade beef patty, bacon, salad greens, cheese & relish all in a toasted bun. Served with fries
  • Kashmiri pulao $8.00
    • basmati rice mixed with dry fruits.
  • Biryani (choice of meat chicken, lamb, and beef) $18.00
    • basmati rice cooked with choice of meat pieces and spices, served with raita.
  • Tandoori platter $25.00
    • consisting of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, barrah kebab, and fish tikka.
  • Entrees vegetarian
  • Beef madras $18.00
    • south indian beef dish cooked with coconut cream.
  • Murgh saag $19.00
    • boneless chicken pieces cooked with spinach and ground spices.
  • Plain yoghurt $3.00
  • Vegetable lavabdar opn1 $12.00 Opn2 $13.00
  • 6. BLAT $ 8.50
    • Lettuce, Grilled Bacon, Avocado, Tomato
  • 3. French (LF)
  • 1. Aioll
  • LF= Low Fat
  • 14. Smoked Salmon & Avocado (LGI) $9.50
    • Lettuce, Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Crispy Noodles,Sundried Tomato
  • 7. Lime Chilli & Soy (LF)
  • 15. Grilled Bacon (GF) $8.50
    • Baby Spinach, Grilled Bacon, Roasted Potato, Beetroot, Egg, Parmesan Cheese, Chives
  • 11. Nordic(LGI) $9.00
    • Lettuce, Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Olives, Tomato
  • Malaysian Vegetable Curry Puffs (3) $12.00
  • Selection of Award Winning Local Cheeses
    • Served with crackers
  • Kiwi Fush & Chups Sliders (3) $14.00
  • Louisiana Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken $12.00
  • Japanese Tempura Prawns (3) $10.00
  • - Kapiti Kikorangi Blue $15.00
  • Indian Naan Garlic Bites $7.00
  • Kiwi Oysters Natural or Tempura (3) $12.50
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