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

  • Vegetarian Pancake $18.5
    • Stuffed with tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot and white button mushrooms
  • Saigon Beef Noodle Soup $17.5
    • Slice beef sirloin with rice noodle, onion, spring onion and coriander in traditional broth
  • Vietnamese Chicken Curry $17.5
    • Chicken curry stew with kumara, potato, carrot, onion and capsicum
  • Fresh Rice Paper Rolls $11.5
    • Steamed rice vermicelli, herbs and prawns wrapped in rice paper roll. Served with peanut sauce
  • Vietnamese Beed Salad $18.5
    • Stir-fried sliced marinated medium rare beef sirloin with fresh apple salad and lime dressing
  • Chicken and Prawn Lotus Salad $18.5
    • Chicken, king prawns, lotus root, daikon, capsicum, carrot and herbs
  • Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup $17.5
    • Slice beef sirloin and pork mince on thick rice noodle, predominantly flavor of lemongrass
  • Stir fried Garlic Bok-Choy $5
  • V $3.10
  • Bacon Chicken Fiesta Salad $9.90
    • Grilled chicken fillet on a bed of crispy lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese, corn and manuka smoked bacon. Topped with honey mustard and a smoky BBQ ranch dressing.
  • L $4.80
  • Chili Guacamole Fries $6.10
    • We start with a bed of hot and crispy fries and then spoon over a generous amount of meaty chili and then top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream.
  • Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
    • A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
    • A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
  • Deluxe Cheeseburger $3.70
    • Fantastic value, featuring a top line up of 100% fresh NZ beef, natural cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a plain toasted bun
  • Sour Cream & Chives Potato $3.60
    • Slow-baked in an oven, not zapped in a microwave. Need we say more? Our Sour Cream and Chives Baked Potato is perfect by itself or paired with a burger. Great taste. Great value.
  • Sambal Squid $11.50
  • Chicken Seafood Noodle Soup $9.90
  • Kung PO Chicken $11.00
  • Young Chow Fried Rice $11.00
  • Kimchi $2.00
  • Shredded Pork with Pickled Cabbage $10.00
  • Shrimp with Bean Curd $11.00
  • Beef Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • jasmine rice $2.00
  • Prawn Sambal: $20.90
    • Prawn cutlets are cooked in a classic malay sauce made with chillies, shallots, garlic, tomatoes and tamarind.
  • Omelette Roti: $5.00
    • A roti with an onion, egg and chilli ailing
  • Veggie Laksa: $11.00
    • Fresh egg noodles with season vegetables, tofu, and bean sprouts in curry soup.
  • Roti Chanai $3.00
  • Chicken Rendang: $18.90
    • Lovely malay dish with tender morsels of chicken gently simmered in a sauce of desiccated coconut, that reduces to a coating on the chicken flavoured with coconut, lemongrass and ginger. Very yummy.
  • Briyani Chicken: $12.50
    • This is an aromatic spiced meal of basmati rice that has been sauteed with spices and then layered with tei>dcr pieces of chicken and steamed. The dish is garnished with cashew nuts and raisins for extra flavour.
  • Breads
  • Mee Goreng (Noodles) $10.50
  • Squid in Black Bean Sauce $18.80
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $5.50
  • Barbecue Pork and Won Ton Soup small $5.50
  • Yeng Chow Fried Rice $13.80
  • Chicken with Vegetables $14.90
  • Curry Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
  • Orange Beef $16.90
  • Chicken $20
    • Chicken slices, bacon, mushrooms, red onion and spinach on a tomato base with Mozzarella.
  • Roasted Vegetable Salad $18
    • roasted seasonal vegetables; spinach, kumara, parsnip, potato, carrot and beetroot in a cous cous mix with feta, betroot hummus, mint and pomegranante served with pita bread
  • Cheese Rolls $9.5
    • good old fashioned sliced bread, filled and rolled with mozzarella cheese and our brewery’s spent grain, then lightly toasted.
  • Fried pickled slices $3
  • Fish and Chips $19
    • warehou fillets in Base Isolator APA batter. Served with fries, fresh salad and tartare sauce.
  • Brewer’s Platter $52
    • selection of crumbed salt and pepper squid, spicy chicken wings, bbq pork spare ribs, jalapeno cheese balls, pita bread and brie. Served with hefeweizen aioli, Sriracha mayo and our Bohemian Hipster bbq sauce.
  • Fish N Chips $10
    • Battered fish fillet served with fries and tomato sauce.
  • Wedges $9.5
    • with hefeweizen aioli and our Bohemian Hipster bbq sauce.
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Tuna Mayo
  • Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.00
  • Seafood Supreme $22.90
  • SMALL $5.00
  • 8PC. REG $8.90
  • 8PC. MAYO OR CHILLI $9.00
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.00
  • WOOD ROASTED SALMON BAGEL $12.00
    • with cream cheese + capers
  • FREE RANGE CHICKEN + BACON SALAD $18.50
  • PREMIUM BEEF OR SPINACH + FETA RAVIOLI $17.50 / $17.00
    • with roast pumpkin + basil
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER $20.00
  • AUNTY MOLLY'S MUESLI $13.00
    • served with natural Greek yogurt + modes berry compote
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00 / $19.00
    • with bacon / ham / spinach or wood roasted salmon
  • TOAST with Choice of spread + butter $5.50
  • CREAMY CATS PORRIDGE $10.50
    • apple, sultana + cinnamon or apricot, almond + vanilla
  • Rum & raisin
    • Golden raisins soaked in dark rum
  • Mince on spicy polenta bread, poached egg $18
  • Fish finger sandwich, tartare sauce $19
  • Eccles cake $6
  • Whole Bluff lemon sole "Veronique", pomme puree $32
  • Summer pudding, cream $14
  • Chocolate & raspberry mud cake( with white) $8
  • Spiced duck livers & sautéed spinach on toast $19
  • Fish (of the day)/Sambucca $34.9
    • Creamy sambuca sauce with roasted almonds and capers
  • Soup of the Day $14.5
    • Please ask your serve for today's exquisite flavour
  • Garlic Mushrooms $14.5
    • Our decades' old recipe, a favourite with 'almost' everyone!
  • Lasagna al ragu Bolognese $19.7
    • Made in a traditional Napolitan style
  • Calamari $14.2
    • Fried squid in an Italian batter
  • Daily Special $12.90
    • Please ask your server what our Chef has created today!
  • Risotto Funghi $23.9
    • Mushrooms, spring onion, fresh parsley and white wine (v)
  • Pork Scallopine $29.9
    • Madeira port, cream and mushroom sauce
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • -bacon $18.00
  • Scotch fillet $19.00
    • with herb butter and truffle oil served with spinach and roasted tomatoes
  • Avocado and slow roasted tomato on ciabatta $16.00
    • with rocket, preserved lemon and smoked feta
  • Sauce side
  • Chicken salad $17.00
    • chargrilled lime and chilli marinated chicken tenders with a garden salad
  • Classic big breakfast $20.00
    • free range eggs on ciabatta - to your liking. With slow roasted tomato, bacon, mushrooms, kransky, spinach and hash browns
  • Pulled pork tortillas $18.00
    • served with a bean salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Crumbed chicken burger $15.00
    • with bacon, brie and onion jam on a brioche bun
  • Vanilla Parfait with caramelized white chocolate and sour grapes $14.00
  • Served from 11:30 till 4pm Monday. 11:30am till 8pm Tuesday to Friday
  • The breakfast menu is for the café. It is available from 7:00am till 11:30 am Monday to Friday
  • Extra slice of toast or hollandaise $2.50
  • Roast cauliflower salad with grilled garlic shoots and ponzu $10.00
  • Free range eggs “your way” on house made 5 grain $13.00
  • Cheese and Crackers
    • See your waiter for today’s cheeses on offer served with house made crackers and accompaniments
  • Grilled Rueben on house rye, served with house made dill pickle and sauerkraut $13.00
  • CHICKEN SAAG $16.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with home ground spices and simmered in rich spinach gravy
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $16.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight, cooked in clay oven and smothered in spices and tomato gravy.
  • Tandoori chops(4 pieces) $14.50
    • lamb pieces marinated in lemon juice, yoghurt and spices cooked in clay oven.
  • LAMB MUSHROOM MASALA $17.00
    • Marinated lamb cooked with mushroom, spices in onion and tomato gravy.
  • PRAWN BIRYANI $17.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with prawn, nuts and spices on a slow fire and served with raita.
  • JEERA ALOO $12.50
    • Potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes, spices and coriander.
  • Tandoori salads $9.00
    • chopped tomatoes.capsicum, yoghurt cottage cheese and pineapple marinate yoghurt and cooked in clay oven.
  • BHUNA CHICKEN $16.50
    • Bondless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, spices and thick onion and tomato gravy.
  • Stuffed Kumara $10.50
    • Served with our homemade relish and sour cream.
  • Large (up to 4 choices) $12.50
  • Moroccan Chickpea & Quinoa
    • With our homemade turmeric dressing.
  • Crepes $9.50
    • With mushroom & broccoli. Served with our homemade beetroot relish.
  • Gnocchi $12.50
    • Changes daily
  • Tortilla Stack $9.50
    • Served with our homemade tomato and sour cream
  • Bacon & Eggs
    • With our homemade lemon aioli dressing.
  • Stuffed Potato with Bacon $10.50
    • Served with our homemade tomato relish and sour cream.
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