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

  • Salame, capsicum & chili $12
  • Goat cheese, guanciale & truffle honey crostino $7
  • Pizza frittasmoked salmon and lemon ricotta $14
  • Tiramisu $7
  • Marinated white anchovies $8
  • Mozzarella in carrozza con pesto di rocket & anchovies $8
  • Pork, porcini, chickpeas & grana $14
  • Polenta chips & black olive aioli $5
  • AMALFI SALAD $17.50
    • Rocket, artichokes, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, mandarin, cucumber, olives, a squeeze of lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
  • RISOTTO $25.00
    • Porcini, white button and portobello mushroom cream sauce risotto, with a touch of smooth gorgonzonla blue cheese. A fresh rocket and dried Prosciuto di Parma garnish.
  • TONNO $24.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna and thinly sliced onions, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • PASTA $10.00
    • Penne or linguine pasta cooked in Mama's special tomato sauce.
  • POMPEI $24.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • PATATINE FRITTE $8.00
    • Hand cut agree potatoes deep fried with rosemary and sea salt flakes.
  • SORBET AND LEMONCELLO $11.00
    • Enjoy a fresh scoop of lemon sorbet accompanied by a golden shot Pallini Italian Lemoncello, to complete your true Napoli experience.
  • BOCCONCINI CON PROSCIUTTO $12.50
    • Fresh bocconcini wrapped in prosciutto di Parma and rocket, with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • - Main, Prawn $21.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream served with your choice of raspberry, chocolate or mango topping.
  • Sweet Chilli Salad $21.50
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, shallot, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Beef or Pork
  • - Seafood $22.00
  • - Vegetable & Tofu $19.50
  • - Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Yum Seafood Salad
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato.
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie $10.00
    • Warm chocolate brownie with fresh Thai lychee and vanilla ice cream.
  • Mini chicken ramen $9.00
    • Noodles in a chicken soup topped with grilled chicken breast, seasonal greens, carrot and sweet corn
  • Mushroom onigiri $8.00
    • Balls of sticky rice with mushroom, deep-fried in panko breadcrumbs, served with a spicy chilli sauce
  • Yaki udon $22.50
    • Udon noodles in curry oil with chicken, prawns, chikuwa, egg, beansprouts, leeks, mushrooms and peppers, garnished with fried shallots, pickled ginger and sesame seeds
  • Apple cinnamon gyoza $10.00
  • Mixed mushrooms + panko aubergine hirata steamed bun $8.00
    • A fluffy, asian bun mixed with mushrooms and panko aubergine, served with Japanese mayonnaise and coriander
  • Pork ribs $10.50
    • Pork ribs in a korean barbecue sauce with mixed sesame seeds
  • Ginger chicken udon $20.00
    • Udon noodles with ginger chicken, mangetout, egg, chillies, bean sprouts and red onion, topped with pickled ginger and coriander
  • Chicken steamed gyoza $10.00
    • Five tasty steamed chcken dumplings, served grilled and with a dipping sauce
  • All Come W/ Seasoned Fries
  • Veggie Burger $ 20
    • Smoked portobello mushrooms, brie, roasted red peppers & zucchini
  • Adobo Burger $ 21
    • Sweet & spicy pulled pork, celery & apple slaw
  • Chilli Cheese Dog $ 21
    • Chilli con carne, cheddar & green onion
  • Spiced Hombre $ 23
    • chorizo patty, pulled pork, double smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar & bbq sauce
  • Extra swap fries for salad for $3
  • Smoked Ham Wrap $ 20
    • Chilli pineapple relish, cos lettuce & ‘wild turkey’ honey bourbon dressing
  • Pure Classic Burger $ 23
    • 100% pure angus patty, double smoked bacon , smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & chipotle mayo
  • Hot Dog / Sausage / Meat Patty (Homemade) $2.60
  • Steamed Rice / Dim Sum (4 pcs) $6.00
  • Roti / Pork Bun $2.50
  • -Mushroom, Pineapple, Egg or Onion $1.20
  • Pork, Garlic & Cashew Nuts with Oyster Sauce / Chicken, Mushroom & Cashew Nuts with Oyster Sauce $15.50
  • Vegetable $11.50
  • Combination $15.00
  • Combination $13.00
  • Summer Fruit Platter $8
    • Chefs selection of fresh fruit with a side of whipped cream
  • Ciabatta Garlic Bread (V) $8
    • Toasted with garlic & herbs
  • Tiramisu $8
    • Classic Italian dessert, dusted with rich cocoa powder
  • Apple Crumble $8
    • Granny Smith cinnamon apple crumbs with vanilla gelato
  • Creamy Kale Risotto (VGF) $15
    • Creamy kale risotto, confit cherry tomato, feta and basil pesto marinated mushrooms
  • Pulled Lamb Sandwich $15
    • Spiced Arabic style pulled Silver Fern lamb, mixed greens, roasted beetroot, hummus and charred onion in a farmer baguette with a side of fries
  • Asian Chicken Salad Bowl (GF) $15
    • Wai wai noodles, chicken, carrot, capsicum, baby corn, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, fresh coriander, mung bean sprouts and ginger sesame dressing
  • Caesar Salad $15
    • Romaine lettuce, free range poached egg, anchovies, streaky bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan & creamy garlic dressing
  • Bacon, roasted potato & parmesan $8.90/$9.90/$9.90/$8.90
    • chives, egg, baby spinach leaves. Salad Reg/Lge/Puku/Wrap
  • Sweet chilli beef N/A
  • Bacon N/A
  • Grilled chilli chicken & blue cheese from $7.90
    • capsicum, walnuts
  • Roasted pumpkin & pine nuts $8.20/$9.20/$8.90/$8.20
    • cous cous, cucumber, red onion, mesclun. Salad Reg/Lge/Puku/Wrap
  • With bread $7.80
  • Roasted pumpkin & pine nuts from $7.90
    • cous cous, cucumber, red onion
  • Smoked salmon N/A
  • Mussels- crumbed $0.90
  • Sweet & sour chick w/ rice $11.90
  • Chicken $11.90
  • Roast pork w/ rice $12.50
  • Steak onion roll $2.60
  • Chicken breast fillet $4.20
  • $10 pack $10.00
    • 2 fish, 4 chicken nuggets, 2 potato fritters, small chips
  • Hawaiian w/ meat patty $5.20/C$9.70
  • Zucchini, tahini and dill dip, seeded crackers $ 8
  • Apricot and ricotta cake $7.5
  • Goats cheese cream, plums, anise hyssop, almond shortbread $ 12.5
  • Warmed marinated olives $6.5
  • A glass of chilled almond soup, nectarine and basil $13.5
  • A devilled egg $5
  • Van rosa potato salad, buttermilk dressing $8
  • Pickle plate $7
  • Available til 11am
  • 11:30 am- 2:30 pm
  • Eggs on toast $8.00
  • Muesli w yoghurt $9.00
    • Honey & fresh fruit
  • BLT $10.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomatoes on toasted foccacia
  • -Bacon & avocado
  • home made bread $3.00
  • Mini hot dogs $8.50
    • With fries & tomato sauce
  • Chicken, Bacon & Brie Burger $18.00
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, brie, cranberry salad greens, & cheese all in a toasted bun. Served with fries
  • B.L.E.T $16.00
    • The traditional, on toasted Ciabatta, topped with BBQ sauce & an egg. Served with fries
  • Beef & Bacon Burger $18.00
    • 180g homemade beef patty, bacon, salad greens, cheese, & relish, all in a toasted bun. Served with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $17.00
    • The traditional, on toasted Ciabatta, topped with BBQ sauce & an egg. Served with fries
  • Fries $8.00
    • With house-made aioli & tomato sauce
  • Bacon Buttie $7.50
    • Two rashers of bacon & a fried egg served in toasted Ciabatta & BBQ sauce
  • 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
  • Chicken & Bacon Salad $14.00
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, fresh salad green & aioli
  • Breakfast #3 n/a
    • Egg Benedict
  • Breakfast #4 n/a
    • Egg Omelette
  • Breakfast #2 n/a
    • Big Breakfast
  • Breakfast #1 n/a
    • French Toast
  • Breakfast #5 n/a
    • Toasted Bagel
  • Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
    • to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Burrito regular $10.00
    • flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
  • Quesadilla grande $10.00
    • flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Braised Roasted Pork Pieces
  • Spring Onion and Ginger Scallops
  • Beef Fillet Chinese Style
  • Chinese Vegetables
  • Bami Goreng
  • Spring Rolls
  • Beef Noodles
    • with vegetables
  • Vegetables & Bean Curd in Hot Pot
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