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

  • Hot Garlic Bread Loaf (serves 2) $4.80
  • Soup of the Day $6.80
    • Please see the special board
  • Pan Fried Chicken Breast $15.95 Light / $21 Main
    • With almond and apricot sauce
  • Deep Fried Chicken Tenderloins $15.95 Light / $21 Main
    • Served on crispy noodles with sweet and sour sauce
  • Caramel Fudge Sundae $8.20
    • Vanilla ice cream, our homemade caramel sauce and freshly whipped cream.
  • Fish Burger $15.95
    • Served with our own tartare sauce and chips
  • Hot Dutch Apple Crumble $8.20
    • Our customers favourite dessert, served with rhubarb sauce, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream
  • Rib Eye Steak $15.95 Light / $23 Main
  • House Antipasti $9
  • Artichoke $9
  • Caprese $9
  • Funghi $9
  • Pepperoni $9
  • Marinara $9
  • Panzanella $9
  • Fresh Arugula $9
  • Bacon & Egg Buttie $12.50
    • Honey cured bacon, free range egg & mayo on Turkish flatbread
  • Open Style Salmon Sandwich $14.50
    • “Hot smoked” NZ salmon, rocket & wasabi mayo on sourdough
  • Cajun spiced wedges (V) $9.50
  • grilled halloumi Salad (V) $21.00
  • Open Style Steak Sandwich $21.00
    • Chargrilled minute steak, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, mesclun, horseradish mayo on sourdough with fries
  • Spicy Pulled Pork $18.00
    • With Swiss Cheese & slaw
  • Chicken BLT $15.00
    • Free range chicken, honey cured bacon, mesclun, tomato & mayo on Turkish flatbread(ADD fries $20.00)
  • Fish & Chips $19.00
    • Fresh fillets of fish in crispy batter, with fries & slaw
  • Smoked Chicken $20
    • Smoked chicken & button mushrooms in a basil pesto cream sauce + fettuccine
  • Beef & Béarnaise M $27 L $37
    • Seared beef, caramelised onion, portobello mushrooms, red capsicum + béarnaise sauce
  • Chicken Bacon & Avocado M $26/ L $36
    • White herb cream sauce, streaky bacon, spicy cajun chicken, avocado, sour cream + sweet chilli
  • gluten free pizza base (Medium only) $2
  • Shawshank M $26/ L $36
    • Lamb braised till it falls off the bone, caramelised onion, roasted pumpkin + rosemary
  • Famous one red dog Antipasto $38
  • (V) vegetarian
  • Three Little Pigs M $26/ L $36
    • Pepperoni, streaky bacon, shaved leg ham, chipotle bbq sauce + sweet chilli sauce
  • Fish Burger $8.50
  • Gluten Free $4.40
  • Gluten Free $3.00
  • Battered Sausage $3.20
  • Kids Pack $5.90
    • Nuggets / Mini Hot Dogs/ Fish Bites / Chicken Tenders, plus chips and sauce
  • Beef Bacon & Egg Burger $10.80
  • Chicken Fillet Burger $8.80
  • Gluten Free $11.20
  • Dessert du jour See our waiters
    • Dessert of the day
  • Formule bonjour $9.50
    • Breakfast + coffee or soft drinks
  • Pain aux raisin $4.00
    • Raisin danish
  • Quiche saumon epinard $7.50
    • Savoury pie made of salmon and spinach
  • Brownie $4.00
    • Chocolate cake with walnut and a cinnamon cream
  • Salade parisienne $13.50
    • Mesclun and lettuce, parisian ham, gruyere cheese, cheery tomatoes, egg, vinaigrette dressing (Gluten free)
  • Formule bon appetit $14.50
    • Sandwich + dessert + coffee or soft drink
  • La salade de fruits et son muesli $7.50
    • Seasonal fruit salad and muesli
  • Thai Curry Puff $6.00
    • Chicken and potatoes flavoured with spices wrapped in pastry and deep fried
  • Mixed Appetisers $8.00
    • Chef's selection of 7 of the above appetisers
  • Thai Chicken Satay (5) $6.00
    • Grilled chicken served with peanut sauce
  • Broken Sea Net $8.00
    • Mixed seafood tom gum
  • ●Sweet and Sour $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Stir Fried with Vegetables and Tofu $12.00
    • Vegetarian thai style with tofu
  • -King Prawn / Squid $15.00
  • ●Fried Rice with Chilli and Basil $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • 5pm till late
  • Margherita Pizza $16.00
    • Italian Tomato Sauce. Mozzarella. Fresh Basil. Parmigiano and Olive Oil
  • Cheese Burger $5.90
    • 6pk
  • Corn Chips $7.00
    • With Salsa and Sour Cream
  • Small $2.80
  • Quattro Formaggi Pizza $23.50
    • White Base. Mozzarella. Provolone. Pecorino. Gorgonzola, Cherry Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil
  • Pepperoni Pizza $22.00
    • Italian Tomato Sauce. Mozzarella. Pepperoni, and Fresh Basil
  • -Seafood or combination meat $15.00
  • Roast Pork, Bean Curd and Vegetables $16.00
  • -Seafood and Vegetables $18.00
    • Fish ball, fishcake, squid, prawns
  • -Chinese Rice Porridge $7 / $9 / $7.50
    • Beef, chicken or pork / Fish (with bones) / Pork Balls
  • Turnip and Beef Brisket $16.00
  • ●Wat Dan Hor
    • Fried ho fun with silky egg sauce
  • Spring Rolls (2) $6.00
  • Hot and Sour Soup $6.00
    • Crabstick, egg, ear wood fungus
  • Freshly Baked Muffuletta Roll $ 3.00
    • With butter
  • Crispy Duck Confit $ 37.90
    • With duck fat baked potatoes & bok choy
  • Grilled King Prawns $ 18.90
    • With tomato, crispy shallot & green peas
  • Side dish of the day
  • White Castello $ 16.50
    • Danish, white brie, mild, rice & creamy
  • Hand Diced Liver & Pistachio Terrine de Campagne $ 17.90
    • With baguette
  • Scotch Fillet $ 32.90
    • With cheese & potato gratin with madeira sauce
  • Rocket cos & mesclun salad with sherry vinaigrette $ 6.50
  • 61. GARLIC NAAN $3.50
    • A touch of chopped fresh garlic
  • 54. JEERA PULAO / PEAS PULAO $3.90
  • 43. KING PRAWN SAAGWALA $15.90
    • King prawns cooked with spinach and herbs, mildly spiced.
  • 37. BEEF ROGANJOSH $14.50
    • A popular preparation from north India. Rich gravy is used to finish the pot roast, garnished with green coriander.
  • 27. LAMB ROGHANJOSH $14.90
    • A popular preparation from North India. Rich gravy is used to finish the pot roast, garnished with green coriander.
  • 71. MANGO KULFI $4.00
    • Mango ice cream made with mango pulp, unsweetened milk, condensed milk and ground cashew, pistachio & almond nuts.
  • 13. BUTTER CHICKEN $15.00
    • A chicken delicacy half cooked the tandoori way, the other finished in a curry way. A creamy tomato flavored curry with a touch of pepper for a delicate plate.
  • 28. LAMB MADRAS $14.90
    • A hot south Indian dish, cooked to suit your palate.
  • Free Range Chicken Achari Masala Curry $34.00
  • Indian Naan Garlic Bites (*V) $7.00
  • Malaysian Vegetable Curry Puffs (3) (*V) $12.00
  • A selection of all the above Cheeses $45.00
  • Angus Pure Beef Burger, Hand Cut Fries, Cheese, Beer Barley Bun
  • Asian Basket (Samosa, Spring Rolls, Prawn Twisters) $15.00
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
  • One80 Coleslaw Salad $9.00
  • Vegetarian Medley $21.00
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • Jumbo Sushi Selection $25.90
  • - 10 pieces Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • 8PC. MAYO OR CHILLI $9.00
  • - 4 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.90
  • Shoestring Fries $3.50
    • With tomato relish and aioli
  • Ham
  • Combo $12.50
  • Chicken
  • Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Olives, Feta
  • Red Onion
  • Tomato Relish
  • Wholegrain Mustard
  • Corn fritter $2.20
  • Sweet and sour Prawn $18.00
  • Mongolian beef $13.00
  • venison with Cumin $22.00
  • Chicken pineapple and cashew- nut fried rice $13.00
  • Small scoop of chip $1.40
  • Cheese Sandwhich $3.50
  • Chicken soup suey $10.50
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