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

  • BLET $13.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, egg & tomato served on toasted ciabatta with fries & aioli
  • Nachos $15.00
    • Either beef or vegetarian, served with melted cheese, jalapenos, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • Daisy Hill Lamb $25.00
    • 200g of marinated Lamb rump served with salad greens, cous cous & a mint & cucumber dressing. Topped with kumara shavings
  • Railway Ribs $29.00
    • World Famous in J Vegas! 1kg of pork ribs, slow cooked in our own BBQ sauce served with home cut chips & 1841 slaw
  • BLET $13.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, egg & tomato served on toasted ciabatta with fries & aioli
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $12.00
    • Poached eggs, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, spinach & toast
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel or Passionfruit
  • Bubble n' Squeak $14.00
    • Pan Fried veggies, 1841 slaw & Bacon. Topped with a poached egg & hollandaise
  • Steak n eggs $29
    • flat iron bavette steak, coddled egg, crispy potatoes*
  • Lightly smoked citrus cured salmon $22
    • summer beets, little gem, buttermilk curd, dill*
  • Yellowfin tuna $22
    • Caesar salad, slow egg, Parmesan, croutons, classic dressing
  • Crispy squid $17
    • salt + pepper spice, cucumber yoghurt, coriander, green chilli
  • Fried chicken burger $22
    • pickles, jalapeno mayo, purple cabbage
  • Chipotle fried chicken $28
    • mashed potatoes, purple cabbage slaw, chicken gravy
  • Farmer’s market beets $19
    • aged balsamic, local goats feta, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts*
  • Fresh corn risotto $28
    • crab, ginger, green onions, brown butter*
  • Hot Wings $12
    • w/ ranch dressing
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $9
    • w/ lemon & aioli
  • Nachos (Beef & Bean / Vegetarian) $17 / $16
    • A Fidel’s Classic served with salsa, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Extra chilli on request
  • Chilli Onion Rings $9
    • w/ chipotle aioli
  • Beer Battered Fish Tacos $13
    • Creole spiced battered fish, served on two corn tacos with avocado, iceberg lettuce, chilli sauce and pickle mayo
  • The Cubano $18
    • The ultimate toasted sandwich, buttered, grilled and served with fries. Free range ham, slow cooked pulled pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard mayo
  • Quinoa & Goats Cheese Salad $18
    • Roasted beetroot and carrots with quinoa, baby spinach and goats cheese. Served with chilli toasted walnuts and a honey dressing
  • Wedges $8
    • w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Goi Chien – Vietnamese Basket Of Crispy Dumplings & Spring Rolls $14.5
    • Delicious crispy pork & prawn dumplings made with our special in-house Vietnamese style sweet potato pastry. Accompanied with crispy pork & prawn crispy spring rolls & dipping sauce.
  • Fish And Chips $12
  • Sides
  • Pho Bo Vietnamese Classic Beef Noodle Soup $19.5
    • Sliced beef sirloin sitting on a bed of rice noodles poured over with our 6 hours slow cooked beef broth. Served with beef meatballs, onions, sprouts & fresh herbs. Accompanied by in-house chilli & hoisin sauce
  • Banh Xeo Saigon Crispy Rice Crepe With Lacy Spring Rolls $28.5
    • Traditional rice flour crepe seasoned with coconut & turmeric, sizzled in a wok until crispy. Stuffed with sprouts, pork, prawns & fresh Vietnamese herbs. Served with traditional dipping sauce. (Vegetarian available on request)
  • Thit Kho – Claypot Caramel Pork With Charr Grilled Prawns & Quail Eggs
    • Comfort food from home. Slow cooked spare ribs in our special in-house caramel sauce reduction topped with grilled juicy prawns & boiled quail eggs. Served with a simple steamed rice & green papaya salad.
  • Ca Banana Leaf Wrapped Baked Fish With Prawn And Papaya Salad $29.5
    • Beautiful fresh fish fillet cooked in a chef’s special marinate of turmeric, dill & galangal. Served with a Vietnamese style prawn salad of crispy greens, papaya, herbs, peanuts, shallots & steamed rice.
  • Vit Cuon – Aromatic Roast Duck Wraps With Plum Sauce $15.5
    • Vietnamese “five-spice” roast duck wrapped with cucumber, coriander, pickled vegetables, sesame seeds, spring onion, Hoisin bean & chilli sauce. Served with plum dipping sauce.
  • Fish And Fries*
    • Choice Of Battered Crumbed
  • Mini Beef Burger
    • Topped Cheese An Shoestring Fries
  • Extras $3.00
    • Sausege, Bacom, Mushroom, Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Ham, Toasted, Hash Browns.
  • 300Gr Scotch Prime Quality Waikanae Butchers Steak 30.90
    • Severd With:
  • Salt And Pepper Squid Salad
    • With Asian Dipping Sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $17.90
    • Choice Of Bacom Or Smoked Salmon On Toasted English Muffin
  • **excluding BBQ sauce
  • availeable 11am - 2:30pm
  • Small $4.50
  • 101 Chow Mein (BBQ Pork, Chicken, Beef) $10.50
  • Dry Add $1.00
  • 89 Beef or Pork or Squid on Rice $10.50
  • 3 Steamed Chicken Whole $22.50 Half $11.50
  • 49 Pickle Vegetable and Fish Pieces $17.00
  • 29 Chicken and Corn Soup
  • 9 Pig Ears $7.50
  • Spaghetti, beans or egg on toast $5
  • Pasta $15
    • penne pasta cooked in creamy pesto/or tomato sauce - bacon, chicken, salmon, mushroom, tomato, spinach, olives, sundried tomato. Anything goes
  • Two white toast and spreads $3
  • BEANNETTE $9
    • Two slices wholemeal toast, avocado, tomato and pesto drizzled with balsamic glaze
  • - With bacon, pesto and cream cheese $10
  • - three fillings $6
  • DEZINA BEANNIE $10
    • Eggs on toast
  • PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST $16
    • with bacon and banana or fresh fruit and creme fraiche. Both served with maple syrup
  • Fish $3.20
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Potato Wedges $5.50
  • Pineapple Ring $2.40
  • Bacon $6.80
  • Vegetarian $5.40
  • Mussels $0.90
  • Chicken $10.90
  • Cajun rice $7.00
  • -Mini $7.00
  • Cajun
  • Mix donor salad $8.50
  • -Large $8.00
  • -Mini $10.00
  • Lamb donor salad $8.50
  • Lamb rice $7.00
  • Abruzzo $20.00
    • Caramelized onion, roast potato, taleggio parsley
  • Margarita $17.00
    • Napoli mozzarella fresh basil
  • Chocolat $7.00
  • Sicily $21.00
    • Scottys spicy salami, olives, anchovies, mozzarella, parsley
  • Hazelnut semifreddo $7.00
  • Parma $21.00
    • Garlic, prosciutto, mozzarella, rocket
  • Tiramisu $7.00
  • Raspberry and lemon curd semifreddo $7.00
  • HALLOUMI BURGER $18.00
    • HALLOUMI, ROASTED MUSHROOM, BABY SPINACH, ZUCCHINI RELISH, GARLIC AIOLI
  • Extra sauce $4.00
  • SIGLO CAESAR SALAD: COS, BACON, CROUTONS, SOFT EGG, PARMESAN, ANCHOVY DRESSING $18.00
  • SHOESTRING FRIES: CHICKEN SALT, GARLIC AIOLI, TOMATO KETCHUP $8.00
  • Fire dragon beauty black hot sauce
  • SIGLO SAMPLER BOARD: MOZZARELLA AND FETA CROQUETTES, DRY SPICED WINGS, BEEF SKEWERS, POLENTA CHIPS, GARLIC FLATBREADS, DIPS AND CAPRESE SALAD(SML/LRG) $22.00/$40.00
  • Chipotle mayo
  • Extra mayo $4.00
  • Nom Muc Ha Noi $14.00
    • Hanoi Calamari >> Fried squid marinated in coconut cream, pepper, coconut juice
  • Ca Ri Chay - Vegetarian Curry (V) $23.00
    • Roasted pumpkin, broccoli, green beans & cherry tomatoes. Served with steamed rice & French bread.
  • PHO SOUPS
  • Pho Ga - Chicken Pho (GF - without condiment sauce) Chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken thigh and rice stick noodle in clear broth. Served with lemon, fresh herbs, shallots and hoisin sauce. $20.00
  • MAINS
  • Rau Cai Xao Kieu Annam - Annam Veggie (V) $22.00
    • Market fresh vegetables wok fried with tofu in Annam special sauce. Served with steamed rice.
  • Bo Kho - Braised Beef (GF) or Ca Ri Ga - Chicken Curry (GF)
  • Coconut Creme Brulee $15.00
    • with mango (GF)
  • Spiders $6.00
    • Ice cream with a can of Sprite, L & P or coke
  • Hamburger & Chips $12.00
    • Bun, beef pattie & a side of chips
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Chips $9.00
    • 2 x deep fried mini hot dogs & a side of chips
  • Ham & Salad Sandwich $9.00
    • Ham sliced off the bone with green salad, tomato, and other healthy stuff served on grain bread.
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Eggs, Spinach & Bacon
  • Venison Sausages $24.00
    • Pure southern Venison with mashed potato & peas.
  • Scramble, Poach or Pan Fried Eggs $12.00
    • (Free Range) - With a side of bacon $4.00
  • Gurnard & Chips $12.00
    • 1 piece of Gurnard in a beer batter with chips. Served with lemon & tartare sauce.
  • Spring Roll (Homemade) $2.50
  • Chicken Burger $5.50
  • Waffle Dogs $2.50
  • Mars, Snickers $2.50
  • Bacon Burger $5.00
  • Prawn Twister $1.20 ea
  • Steak Roll (Homemade) $2.50
  • Meat Patties(Homemade) $2.50
  • Wedges $7.00
  • Bacon & Eggs
    • With our homemade lemon aioli dressing.
  • Mushroom & Broccoli
    • With our homemade sesame dressing.
  • Double Bacon $7.50
  • Chickpea
    • With our homemade dressing.
  • Gado Gado
    • With our homemade peanut satay dressing.
  • Large (up to 4 choices) $12.50
  • Risotto $9.5 Small / $12.5 Large
    • Changes daily
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