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

  • Slow Roast Lamb Shoulder Burger $14.00
    • Watercress, grilled aubergine, harissa yoghurt, baba ganoush and zaatar
  • Homemade Coleslaw $5.00
    • Seasonal favourites - radishes, fennel, celery, carrot, red cabbage, white cabbage, herbs coated in our own wholegrain mustard yoghurt dressing
  • Fish Burger $13.00
    • Crumbed sh llet with lettuce, tomato, red onion, guacamole and tartare sauce
  • Hoki $6.10
    • Flakey white fillets, medium oil content
  • Beef Burger $13.00
    • Handmade NZ beef pattie, gherkin, cheese, aioli and rocket sauce with crispy lettuce, red onion and tomato
  • Gurnard $10.20
    • Smaller fillets and sometimes a couple are given per portion. The flake is small and great savoury flavour.
  • Beer Battered $6.00
  • Onion Rings $4.00
  • Slow roast pork belly, baby roasted summer vegetables, apple reduction (GF) (DF) $27
  • Peppercorn $3
  • 250g Eye Fillet $35
  • Black bean, basmati rice $8
  • Roasted cauliflower, coconut cream, sautéed spring onion, extra virgin olive oil, cashew nuts (V) (DF) (GF) $24
  • Market fish, seasonal accompaniments MP
  • Lamb rump, cumin & garlic pumpkin, green beans, puy lentils, shallots, red wine & fennel jus (GF) $30
  • Béarnaise $3
  • Chicken Liver Pate $15
    • With relish + toast
  • Smoked Chicken $20
    • Smoked chicken & button mushrooms in a basil pesto cream sauce + fettuccine
  • replace cheese with vegan cheese $4
  • Beef & Béarnaise M $27 L $37
    • Seared beef, caramelised onion, portobello mushrooms, red capsicum + béarnaise sauce
  • Shawshank M $26/ L $36
    • Lamb braised till it falls off the bone, caramelised onion, roasted pumpkin + rosemary
  • Prawn Salad $21
    • Prawn, avocado, red onion, chilli, tomato, mixed leaves, fried shallots + coriander & lime dressing
  • Chicken Salad $20
    • Smoked chicken, avocado, tomato, red onion, carrot, mixed leaves, feta + red wine vinaigrette
  • See Food M $26/ L $36
    • White herb cream sauce, shrimp, smoked salmon, red onion, capers + prawns
  • MIXED FAMILY PACK 2 FISH, 2 HOT DOGS, 2 SAUSAGES CHIPS $13.00
  • CHICKEN CASHEW NUTS $13.00
  • SHRIMP $11.30
  • VEGETABLE ROLL $2.00
  • BACON BURGER $3.70
  • PORK BLACK BEAN $10.50
  • COMBINATION $10.00
  • SQUID RING $1.00
  • Lamb Dhallcha $18.90
    • Boneless tender pieces of lamb, potato, carrots and peas, cooked in a thick dhall curry.
  • Peanut Sauce $2.50
  • Lamb Korma $10.50
    • Cooked with potato and served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Mee Goreng $10.00
    • Egg noodle cooked with egg and choice of chicken or seafood
  • Mamak Lamb Soup $8.50
    • Pieces of lamb and potato cooked in a blend of spices in a coriander based soup.
  • Steamed Rice $2.20
  • Satay $12.90
    • Half a Dozen Satay Beef or Chicken or Mixed Tender slices of meat marinated in a traditional way, served with peanut sauce and condiments.
  • Coconut Rice $2.20
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.50
    • 1/2 DOZEN
  • ONION RINGS(EACH) $0.90
  • SQUID RING (EACH) $1.00
  • DONUTS $1.50
  • VEGETABLE BURGER $5.00
  • CRAB STICK $1.50
  • HOT DOG $2.50
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
  • QUATRO STAGIONI $19.00
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella partichores, ham, mushrooms + capsicum
  • POLLO $19.00
    • cream sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, mushrooms+ avocado
  • POMODORINA $24.00
    • fresh garlic basil,mozzarella, rocket, cherry tomatoes, olives, parmesan
  • PARMA $24.00
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella rocket prosciutto parmesan + balsamic glaze
  • HAM & MOZZARELLA MELT $12.00
  • MOUGY $18.50
    • fresh tomato sauce mozzarella spinach, olives blue cheese+garlic oil
  • MARGHERITA $15.00
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil
  • SALSICCIA $22.00
    • olive oil, Italian sausage, spinach, garlic, parmesan + buffalo, mozzarella
  • Gluten Free Burger Buns Available $2.00
  • Grilled Steak $21.90
    • Sirloin steak, onion rings, hollandaise, cos lettuce & tomato
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • Lettuce, sour cream and salsa
  • Fish & Chips $18.90
    • Fresh fish lovingly coated in beer batter, homemade tartare, chips & side salad
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • English muffins w/ bacon & hollandaise sauce
  • Pepperoni $22.90
    • Pepperoni, Island Bay Butchery gourmet sausage & chili flakes
  • Gluten Free Bases Available $2.00
  • Brew'D 1/2 Pounder, Your Way $18.90
    • 100% Ground beef pattie, cos lettuce, red onion, tomato, aioli & beetroot chutney
  • 81 Duck Meat Fried Rice $12.00
  • (Egg noodle or rice noodle or young chun noodle or rice vermicelli)
  • 25 Spicy Won Ton $9.00
  • 86 Beef Tomato on Rice $10.50
  • 26 Peking Dumpling $8.50
  • 53 Salt & Pepper Prawn $20.00
  • 40 BBQ Pork with Vegetable $15.00
  • 90 Beef in Gravy Egg on Rice $10.50
  • Toasted muesli $10,50
    • W coconut , cranberry , yoghurt
  • Warm chicken satay salad GF on request $20,00
    • Grilled chicken , mesclun crispy noodle , onion , red capsicum , cucumber tossed in satay dressing
  • Garlic bread $4,50
  • Caesar salad (GF) $23,00
    • Kawa kawa chicken tenders, crisp bacon, lettuce, egg, parmesan cheese & caesar dressing
  • Saffron seafood chowder $11,00
    • Prawn, squid, fish, mussels watercress pesto 81 toasted roll
  • -sausage , smoked salmon $5,00
  • Fresh fruit bowl $9,00
  • Saute mushrooms , avocado , spicy beans $4,50
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Twice-baked cheddar soufflé, sweet red onion, witlof & spiced pecans $25
  • Scotch fillet, tarragon & garlic butter, iceberg lettuce, creamy Parmesan salad, tomatoes, croutons $27 (180g) / $32 (250g)
  • Kir Royale
    • Fresh blackcurrants & sparkling wine
  • Cucumber, radish, melon, mint & pistachio salad, poppy seed & chilli dressing $9.5
  • Lemon meringue
    • Lemon ice cream, lemon curd & chunks of meringue
  • Summer pudding, cream $14
  • Omelette Arnold Bennett $23
  • Roast organic chicken salad, puy lentils, sour cherries, crispy ham, blue cheese $18 /$26
  • Sashimi Donburi $14
    • Fresh Salmon with Avocado and salad on top of the rice served with Miso soup
  • Breaded Prawns $9
    • Deep fried breaded prawns
  • Teriyaki Chicken Bento $18
    • Pan fried Teriyaki chicken served with Teriyaki beef, Sushi, salad, rice and Miso soup
  • Fresh Tuna Nigiri $10
    • 6 pieces of fresh Tuna Nigiri
  • Fresh Salmon Bento $20
    • Sliced fresh salmon served with Tempura, sushi, salad, rice and Miso soup
  • Fish Katsu & Spicy Noodle $16
  • Green Salad - Vegetarian $5
    • Green salad with avocado
  • Mixed Sashimi $14
    • Sliced fresh tuna/ salmon
  • Venesion Meatballs, Smokey Tomato Sauce (V, GF) $12.00
  • Bureau Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Baby Cos Lettuce, Crisp Bacon, Grana Padano, Anchovies, Sourdough Croutons, Bureau Caesar Dressing, Soft Boiled Egg
  • Pea & Mozzarella Arancini, Minted Horseradish Cream (V) $9.00
  • Pan Seared Squid, Roasted Fennel & Cumin, Herb Skordalia (GF) $12.00
  • Hand Cut Agria Fries $7.50
  • Spiced Cauliflower Fritters, Herbed Yoghurt (V) $9.50
  • Soup Of The Day $12.50
    • Warmed Bread
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish, House Made Tartare Sauce (DF) $12.00
  • KWAI TEOW CUBE(HER-FUN) $11.90
    • Flat rice sticks with shrimps, roast pork, bean sprouts, onion egg & spring onion wok tossed sweet soy sauce. >>
  • LEMONGRASS RICE 5 STICKS CUBE $11.90
    • Rice sticks, wok tossed with chicken bean sprouts, sliced onion, carrots, shrimps. egg, and finished with lemongrass.
  • MALAYSIAN FRIED NOODLES CUBE(MEE GORENG) $12.40
    • Thick egg noodles. beef, bean sprout. sliced onion, spring onion. bok choy, shrimp & tofu finished with egg tossed in a wok. Mild, Medium & HOT
  • HOT & SPICY CUBE $12.40
    • Thãck egg noodles, beef, chicken, roast pork, bean sprout, spring onion, carrot & bok choy wok tossed with homemade hot & spicy sauce. Mild, Medium & HOT
  • HAINAN FRIED RICE CUBE $11.50
    • Unique sauce passed on by grandma, fried with roast pork, preserved vegetable, egg bean sprouts, green peas, carrots & spring onion
  • YANG CHAU FRIED RICE CUBE $11.50
    • the most popular fried rice in the world prepared with roast pork egg bean sprouts, green peas, carrots, shrimp & sprinkle of spring onion
  • SATAY CHICKEN CUBE $12.40
    • Thêck egg noodles with chicken, bean sprouts spring onion. carrots, bok choy finished with our original Malaysian satay sauce. >>
  • SINGAPORE RICE STICKS CUBE $11.90
    • Rice sticks(vermicelli)shrimps, roast pork. egg, bean sprouts. spring onion wok tossed with a mild curry flavor
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