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

  • Iced rice noodles, ginger & soy $8.00
  • Paneer pakora & tamarind sauce $12.50
  • Pulled pork $13.50
  • Vitello tonnato $15.50
  • Market fish w/ tamarind, coconut rice, mint & cucmber salad $27.00
  • Oysters / Clams / Fish MP
    • Fresh + local, Opened by hand + sliced to order, The freshest and best seafood in Wellington
  • Roast pepper, anchovy & egg $11.50
  • Roast cauliflower, garlic & sumac $8.50
  • Fries GF VV V $7.00
    • hand cut Agria chips with lime aioli or ketchup
  • Livvy‘s Vegan Chilli VV V $17.00
    • spicy bean-based chili bowl pimped with vegan chocolate and secret spices served with rice, corn chips and guacamole - warm up your belly
  • 3 BLACK BEAN & CUACAMOLE
  • Choose two soft corn tortillas with shredded lettuce, pickled onion & salsa $12.00
  • Matt Daddy $15.00
    • beef patty, bacon, roast portobello mushroom, and blue cheese
  • Vegan Chimichanga VV V $10.00
    • Like a burrito but it‘s deep fried and packed with a delicious butternut squash and chili filling
  • Laundry Super Salads $18.00
    • seasonal fresh salad specials - a hearty and filling plate of wholesome salad goodness, ask staff for today's delicious creations.
  • Corn Chips & Guac GF VV V $8.00
    • fresh handmade corn chips with guacamole
  • With five-star taste !
  • Spaghetti Aglio E Olio $17
    • Extra virgin olive oil, garlic sauce & fresh chillies
  • Veggie Deluxe $23
    • Mushrooms, capsicum, onion, fresh tomato, spinach, olives, capers, broccoli, gorgonzola
  • Fettuccine Alfredo $16
    • Bacon, mushrooms, garlic, herbs with creamy panna sauce
  • Smooth, creamy and oozy.
  • Margarita Pizza $14
    • Sliced tomato, bocconcini, fresh basil & mozzarella
  • Chicken Deluxe $23
    • Grilled chicken, mushrooms, onion, spinach, fresh tomato, olives, broccoli, blue vein cheese
  • Light and nourishing, fresh and filling
  • Eggs on Toast $8.90
    • any which way
  • Steak & Chips $27.50
    • Grilled scotch fillet served with fries, salad & your choice of garlic butter, mushroom or peppercorn sauce
  • Ice cream Sundae $5.50
    • your choice of chocolate or caramel
  • Fries $5.50
    • with t sauce & aioli
  • Strada's Famous Creamy Smoked Fish Chowder $11.90
    • with warm breads
  • Pan Fried Chatham Island Blue Cod $19.80
    • with fries & garden salad
  • Toast & Jam $5.50
  • BBQ Beef & Bacon Burger $16.90
    • served with fries
  • Shrimp $12.50
  • Beef $12.50
  • Cheese/Egg/Pineapple/Onion $1.00
  • Hawaiian $7.50
  • Combination $12.50
  • Chicken (no beef pattie) $8.50
  • Vegetable Roll $2.50
  • Cheese $7.50
  • Fish Amritsari $9.50
    • Deep fried battered fish Punjabi style, served with mint sauce.
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Biryani $16.50
    • A superb combination of meat, Basmati rice, mild spices, dry fruit and nuts cooked to perfection and garnished with cashews. Popular rice dish with no gravy. Served with raita.
  • Madras Beef/Lamb/Chicken $11.90
    • Cooked in subtly spiced coconut gravy and tempered with mustard seed and curry leaves.
  • Mix Vegetable Curry (Dry) $8.90
    • Assorted vegetables spiced and tempered with cumin seeds.
  • Prawn Jalfrazi $13.00
    • Prawns cooked with juliennes of onion, tomato and capsicum tempered with pounded coriander and cumin seeds.
  • Extra Plain Naan $2.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in the tandoor.
  • Paneer Bhurji $10.90
    • (A unique vegetarian delicacy.) Scrambled cottage cheese cooked with onions, peas, sultanas and cashew nuts.
  • Prawn Amritsari half $11.50 full $21.00
    • Deep fried battered Prawns Punjabi style, served with mint sauce.
  • Peperoni $28.00
    • Spicy Italian sausage with garlic, chilli & capsicum.
  • Little Treats $4.00
    • Roasted Peanuts, Lollies
  • Crisps $6.00
    • Sea salt, salt & vinegar, BBQ
  • Fries $9.00
    • Aioli + 50c (Available until kitchen close)
  • Anti Pasto Platter $38.00
    • Wellington's famous antipasto platter consisting of a selection of cheese, meats and dips, served with pizza bread
  • Margherita $28.00
    • Classic Italian with mozzarella, bacconcini & fresh basil
  • Bruschetta $10.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and basil topped with parmesan and rocket
  • Chicken $28.00
    • Fresh chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes & mushrooms (plus $2.00)
  • Two Eggs Sunny Side Up $6.00
  • Assorted NZ Cheese Platter $18.00
    • W/ fruit chutney, dried fruit & crackers
  • Fresh NZ Fish of the Day POA
    • Please ask our helpful staff about today's creation
  • Vivant Beef Burger $22.00
    • Homemade beef patty in a ciabatta bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, caramelised onion, cheddar cheese & rustic fries
  • Antipasto Platter for Two (CN) $26.00
    • Crumbed squid, roast beef, chicken pate, caramelised onion, pickled vegetables, basil pesto, marinated feta, crostini bread
  • 200g Beef Eye Fillet $35.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • W/ selection of either chocolate or mixed berry sauce
  • Herb Crusted NZ Lamb Rack $36.00
    • W/ lentil mash, seasonal green vegetables & vegetable ratatouille sauce
  • Panfried fresh tarakihi with steamed mussels & chorizo ragout $38.00
  • lunch mon - sat from 11.45am. Please see pdf for latest updates
  • Grilled lambs fry with hash & bacon $18.00
  • Braised pork belly with apple chutney & watercress $19.00
  • PEAR & ROCKET SALAD $9.00
  • Panfried fresh fish with mussel & chorizo ragout $38.00
  • Seared scallops with cauliflower puree & apple rocket salad $19.00
  • Sardines on toast $17.00
  • Steak
  • Chicken & Mushroom
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Roast Vegetable & Creamy Mushroom
  • Butter Chicken
  • Mince
  • Hot Chilli Cheese
  • Pies $6.00
  • Bagel with Banana $8.00
    • Toased bagal served with caramelized banana and cream cheese
  • -Option: multigrain/White/Sourdough With strip bacon and balsamic tomato
  • Kids Pancake $6.00
    • Options: Bacon & Banana Or Blueberry & Ice cream
  • -Extra for additional fillings/Salmon $2.00
  • -Option: Multigrain/White/Sourdough served with spinach. Hash Brown, Baked beans. Sauteed mushrooms and balsamic tomato
  • Option: Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.50
    • Option:Multigrain,White toast.sourdough with any 3 fillings-Onion,tomato A vocado,cheese,Ham,spinach,Pineapple, Mushroom
  • B. L.A.T $14.00
    • Bacon,Lettuce,Avocado & Tomato Served with fresh salad and Sauce
  • Port and red wine jus, Peppercorn jus, Porcini jus, Béarnaise sauce, Garlic butter, Horseradish sauce, Hot English mustard, French Dijon mustard, Seeded mustard N/A
  • Cajun Fish Burger $20
    • Pan seared cajun skin on tarakihi, Aro Bakery brioche bun, cos leaves, fresh tomato, red onion, tartare sauce. Served with agria potato skins
  • Portlander's Creme Brulee $15
    • Shortbread wafer, fresh strawberries
  • Breads $9
    • Crusty ciabatta loaf filled with rich garlic butter
  • Eton Mess $15
    • Srawberry and pomegranate eton mess, strawberry sorbet
  • Make it a Double for $35
    • twice the beef, bacon and cheese
  • Espresso $4.5
  • Palliser Bay Station Lamb $18.5
    • Palliser Bay Station Lamb, Moroccan spice, baby rocket, crumbled feta, garlic flat bread, grilled Zany Zeus Halloumi
  • Raw seafood salad 24.5
    • Yellowfin tuna / Akaroa salmon / shucked oyster / seaweed salad / wasabi tobiko vinaigrette / ponzu gel / avocado & yuzu mousse
  • Triple cooked Agria chips 9
    • w ranch mayo
  • Bowl of hand-cut Agria chips 12
    • house tomato relish & guacamole
  • Spanish chocolate fudge figs 3.0each
    • figs stuffed w brandy fudge & dipped in chocolate
  • Rocket Salad 8
    • pear / Manchego / Santagata extra virgin olive oil / balsamic reduction
  • Market fish 33.5
    • Served with your choice of one of the following: -pancetta & bacon cassoulet / steamed clam bouillabaisse / toasted olive & fennel focaccia / saffron rouille
  • Affogato 8/with liqueur14
    • Immigrant's Son espresso / vanilla ice cream / biscotti
  • Gluten free bread 2
    • pumpkin & sunflower seed / olive oil / char grilled
  • - Beef $5.50
  • Chick, Cream Cheese and chives $5.00
  • Plain Cakes $2.60
  • Fresh Cream Lamingtons (boxed) $7.50
  • Ham $4.40
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Raspberry Buns $2.70
  • Euro Bread Sandwich $5.90
  • LAMB FRYS $12.00
    • pan fried and served with greens, pancetta, blackcurrant sauce.
  • CALAMARI $12.90
    • deep fried and served with tomato gazpacho and lemon.
  • MESCLUN SALAD WITH MANDARIN AND GHERKINS $5.50
  • BEEF TOURNEDOS $32.50
    • beef fillet wrapped in streaky bacon, served with gratin potato, roasted vegetables and merlot jus.
  • STEAMED RICE $3.00
  • LAMB SHANK $27.90
    • Moroccan style braised lamb shank, served with mashed potato, baby carrots, green beans and harissa sauce.
  • SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE $23.90
    • cooked with mussels, shrimps,fish, scallops and smoked salmon in a mildly spiced creamy cheese sauce.
  • PURE SOUTH SCOTCH FILLET $32.50
    • chargrilled, topped with brandy & bacon sauce, crispy onion rings with potato wedges and the green salad.
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