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
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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

  • Asian Green Tea Noodle Salad $9.00
    • With cashew, crispy shallots, sesame seeds, coconut, capsicum, cucumber, red onion and a Thai lime dressing
  • 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
  • Skate $6.50
    • Good flavour and wonderful gelatinous texture
  • Tarakihi $9.00
    • Iconic kiwi species - Delicate white fillets with a medium sized flake and subtle flavour
  • Homemade Aioli $2.00
  • Moonfish $6.80
    • Delicious fillet with a delicate flavour, lightly pink fillets turning to white when cooked.
  • Moki $6.80
    • Nice large white fillets with a big flake, meaty texture and medium flavour profile
  • Sauteed Spicy Pork with Dried Beans $11.00
  • Pork & Green Vegetable Bun (1 each) $1.80
  • Chicken Seafood Noodle Soup $9.90
  • Stewed Pork with Brown Sauce $12.00
  • Spiced Spring Chicken in Chilli $11.50
  • Kimchi $2.00
  • Sambal Squid $11.50
  • Belly Pork with Chilli Sauce $11.50
  • Tofu furikake & black vinegar $12.50
  • Iced rice noodles, ginger & soy $8.00
  • Vitello tonnato $15.50
  • Chips, sauce, mayo $7.00
  • Kaffir lime squid w/ red chili $12.50
  • Roast cauliflower, garlic & sumac $8.50
  • Mixed leaf salad $7.50
  • See the blackboard for our daily specials n/a
  • Chicken Katsu curry $19.00
    • Chicken coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic curry sauce served with sticky rice and side salad
  • Teriyaki beef donburi $20.00
    • Beef brisket in teriyaki sauce with sticky white rice, shredded carrots, pea shoots and onions garnished with sesame seeds and served with a side of kimchee
  • Teriyaki salmon soba $22.00
    • Grilled salmon with soba noodles in curry oil, mangetout, bok choi, red onion, chillies and bean sprouts in a teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds
  • Firecracker prawns $22.00
    • A fiery mix of prawns, mangetout, red and green peppers, onions and hot red chillies served with steamed rice, sesame seeds, shichimi and fresh lime
  • Aga dashi $8.80
    • Crispy fried silken tofu in a dashi stock with kombu, ginger and coriander cress
  • Chicken ramen $19.00
    • Chicken noodle soup topped with grilled chicken, seasonal greens, menma and spring onions
  • Mini chicken katsu $9.00
    • Chicken breast deep-fried in panko breadcrumbs, served with sticky white rice, carrot, cucumber and sweet corn, served with your choice of either katsu curry or amai sauce
  • Japanese pickles $2.00
  • Bruschette del Giorno $14.50
    • Selection of bruschetta
  • Agnolotti alla Piemontese $26.00
    • Braised beef pasta parcels with butter sage sauce
  • Stracciatella alla Romana $14.50
    • Vegetable broth with fluffed Parmesan, egg and basil
  • Osso Bucco con Risotto Milanese $31.50
    • Venison shin on bone , braised in red wine, tomato, vegetables, saffron rice
  • Controfiletto di Manzo all'Aceto Balsamico $33.50
    • Grilled beef sirloin, grilled portabello mushroom, and balsamic dressing
  • Saltimbocca a' la Romana $30.50
    • Veal scaloppine with Parma ham, sage, and white wine sauce
  • Pollastrello al Timo $29.50
    • Grilled small chicken, thyme, citrus, and spinach
  • Extra Bread $5.50
  • Stir Fried Pork with Chilli and Basil $18.50
    • Stir fried pork with chilli, broccoli, garlic, basil, green beans and bamboo shoots
  • Roti $5.00
    • Thai Roti served with peanut sauce
  • Stir Fried Duck Breast with Chilli and Basil $24.00
    • Stir fried BBQ duck breast with chilli, broccoli, garlic, basil, green beans and bamboo shoots, served with white rice
  • Stir Fried Pork with Chilli and Onion $18.50
    • Stir fried pork with, fresh chilli, sliced carrot and onion served with white rice
  • Chicken and Cashew Nuts $18.50
    • Stir fried chicken with fresh vegetables, topped with cashews nuts, a hint of chilli, served with white rice
  • Goong Tod $8.00
    • Six crumbed prawns deep fried and served with a sweet, mild chilli sauce
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Chilli and Basil $18.50
    • Stir fried chicken with chilli, broccoli, garlic, basil, green beans and bamboo shoots, served with white rice
  • Vegetarian Masaman Curry $18.50
    • Tofu cooked in coconut milk and Masaman curry paste with potato, onion, carrot, topped cashew nuts, served with white rice
  • 200g Grass Fed Sirloin $29
    • w Garlic Prawns, Sautéed Spinach, Béarnaise & Jus
  • Steamed Seafood $15
    • w Riesling, Celery, Garlic & Fresh Herb Broth
  • Smoked Beetroot $14
    • w Horseradish Cream & Toasted Almond
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $14
    • w Wasabi Mayonnaise
  • Cheese $20
    • w Accompaniments
  • Soup of the Day $12
    • w Toast & Butter
  • Bruschetta (3) $8
    • w Pea, Mint & Parmesa
  • Roasted Red Onion $6
    • w Balsamic & Olive Oi
  • ROB’S BEEF BURGER $15.50
    • Handmade beef pattie, salad greens, tomato, cheese, relish & a side of fries(add bacon, egg, pineapple, or mushrooms - each $1.50)
  • HOMEMADE SOUP $10.00
    • With toasted bread.
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • DESIGNER BREAKFAST $8.50
    • With scrambled, poached or fried eggs on wholegrain toast (add bacon, hash brown, field mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, sausages or baked beans- each $3.00)
  • WEDGES $10.00
    • With sour cream and your choice of salsa or sweet chilli sauce(add bacon and cheese - each $3.00)
  • HERBED OMELETTE $15.50
    • Filled with spring onion, red pepper & cheese served with whole grain toast( add bacon, ham, filled mushrooms or avocado -each $3.00)
  • TOASTIE $6.00
    • grilled cheese & ham on toast
  • PANCAKE STACK $13.50
    • Your choice of bacon, fresh banana & lashings of maple syrup
  • MUSHROOM AND SPINACH RISOTTO $18.00
    • PORTOBELLO, BABY SPINACH, LEMON, PARMESAN
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN BURGER $18.00
    • BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN, COOL RANCH, CABBAGE, CELERY SLAW
  • 1/2 doz $10.00
  • PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH $18.00
    • ROASTED RIB EYE, ONION, MUSHROOM, SMOKED PROVOLONE, BELL PEPPER
  • Siglo Brew Smoky Barbeque
  • GARLIC FLATBREAD $9.00
    • LEMON, PARSLEY, GARLIC AND SEA SALT
  • SIGLO CAESAR SALAD: COS, BACON, CROUTONS, SOFT EGG, PARMESAN, ANCHOVY DRESSING $18.00
  • Chipotle mayo
  • Bircher Muesli with Fresh Fruit & Zany Zeus Yoghurt $7.00
  • Appetizer
    • Courgette, yoghurt / Beetroot, our bacon / Wild fallow, things / West Coast whitebait ($5.00 supplement)
  • Asparagus, boiled egg, courgette salad $12.00
  • Chocolate tart brulee $10.00
  • Pate de campagne $12.00
  • Potato & Kumara Cake $4.00
  • Zany zeus halloumi, chard, orange $12.00
  • 3 Course $55.00
  • Bowl of hand-cut Agria chips 12
    • house tomato relish & guacamole
  • Seafood risotto 32
    • changes daily depending on what the tide brings in
  • Shed 5 fish & chips 28
    • battered market fish fillets / triple cooked chips / house tartare / tomato relish / ice berg wedge / vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Raw seafood salad 24.5
    • Yellowfin tuna / Akaroa salmon / shucked oyster / seaweed salad / wasabi tobiko vinaigrette / ponzu gel / avocado & yuzu mousse
  • Baby spinach and figlet salad 9
    • toasted almonds / pickled onion / gorgonzola/ fig balsamic
  • Mahikiki Fries 6
    • w ketchup
  • Valrhona milk chocolate & caramel pave 16.5
    • almond genoese & vanilla streusel / lemon tuile / citrus mascarpone / raspberry crumble
  • 4 cheese gnocchi 28
    • Parmesan & potato gnocchi / Gorgonzola / pumpkin / Manchego / fried halloumi / crispy sage / pine nuts
  • Bacon & Egg Savouries $2.20
  • Bacon & Egg $4.50
  • Potato Top $4.50
  • Tuna Rolls $1.70
  • Fresh Cream Lamingtons (boxed) $7.50
  • Bacon and Egg Croissant $5.50
  • Custard Squares $3.00
  • This is only a selection of the flavours.
  • Shrimps Fried Rice $7.50/ $14.50
    • small/ large
  • Bami Goreng
  • Garlic King Prawns
  • Spring Onion and Ginger Scallops
  • Beef and Vegetables
  • Sichuan Spicy Scallops
  • Sichuan Spicy King Prawns
  • Roasted Duck
  • Chocolate Brownie Served with Berry Compote Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream $14.00
  • Roast with Dessert $10.90
  • Available: Lunch & Dinner
  • Fish & Chips $26.00
    • Tempura Battered Fresh Fish / Chips with Lemon & Tartare
  • Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dog, Fish with Fries or Bacon & Cheese Creamy Pasta $12.50
  • Shoe String Fries with Aioli(V) $6.00
  • NZ Green Lip Mussels, Raw Fish, Kilpatrick Oysters, Nelson Sea Scallops, Salt and Pepper Squid, Salad Greens B&B $49.00
    • When oyster are unavailable Salmon will replace
  • Chargrilled Bread & House Dips (V) $10.00
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Olives N/A
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