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

  • Hush Puppies $11
    • Cornmeal nuggets with corn kernels, onion, and jalapenos Served with Louisiana cocktail sauce  & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • Blossom’s grilled chicken $15.50
    • with spiced grilled Tarakihi
  • SMK bbq prawns $18
    • New Orleans style in a rich Worcherstershire spiked buttery sauce with lemon + Cajun buttered baguette toast- for dipping
  • Freddy's eggplant bake $19.50
    • Eggplant layered with fresh basil, Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese baked in a tomato-based sauce. Served with Green Goddess dressed salad
  • SMK Cornbread $5.50
    • Southern Soul food smothered in melting butter…
  • Fried Chicken $17.50
    • Buttermilk soaked fried chicken strips with curly fries, coleslaw & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • Banana cream pie $8.50
    • A pie crust lined with banana slices & topped with a delicate homemade custard
  • Rhubarb & strawberry streusel $8.50
    • Delicious fruit baked in a pie with a crumble like topping
  • Warmed olives $8.50
  • WET RISOTTO $23.00
    • Globe artichoke, roasted garlic lemon, parmesan
  • MIXED GRAIN $20.50
    • Kiwi quinoa, puy lentil, Spanish green tomato, landcress, feta + french tarragon.
  • Rolled fennel seed pork, ricotta, almonds + rocket $16.00
  • Red cabbage, almond, yoghurt dressing + herb slaw $12.00
  • FREEKEH $20.50
    • Salmon, pea sprouts, Savoy cabbage, chives, fennel tops + chardonnay dressing.
  • Broken chicken sausage, French tarragon, shaved fennel, parmesan + dill. $27.00
  • Chicken, tomato, zucchini, riceberry, oregano + basil+bread+salad+both. $14.50/$16.50/$18.50
  • Pork $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
  • Lamb $12.00/$15.00/$19.00
  • Medium $3.00
  • Pumpkin $0.80
  • Fried Chicken Combo $7.50
  • Southern Fried Chicken $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
  • Small $2.00
  • Rolls $6.50
    • choice of roast beef, pork, lamb or fried chicken served with lettuce, onion tomato & gravy
  • Spinach Pie $7.00
    • Fresh Spinach and feta cheese baked inside layers of homemade pastry.
  • Special $10.00
    • Bacon, Halloumi, Onion, Fries, Tomato, Tzatziki
  • Baklava $4.00
  • Parmesan Fries $6.00
  • Souvlaki Mititei $10.00
    • Grilled Mititei with tomato, red onion, chips and tzatziki sauce wrapped in toasted pita bread.
  • Spanakopita $6.00
  • Fries/Fries with Parmesan $6.00
    • Thickly cut fries on their own or with grated parmesan cheese.
  • Fries $5.00
  • Vegetable Pakora $6.50
    • Fresh assorted vegetables dipped in mildly spiced chick pea batter and fried.
  • Punjabi Lamb/Chicken (Rogan Josh) $10.90
    • Lamb pieces in a rich golden gravy cooked in traditional Punjabi style.
  • Paneer Jalfrazi $11.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked with juliennes of onion tomatoes and capsicum tempered with pounded coriander seeds.
  • Tarka Daal $8.90
    • Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and cumin seeds (Punjabi style).
  • Peela Chicken $10.90
    • Boneless chicken in yellow lentil gravy.
  • Samosa (Vegetarian 2 pieces) $6.00
    • Deep fried pastry filled with potatoes, mild spices and green peas.
  • Mutter Paneer $10.90
    • Indus made cottage cheese cubes and peas in onion and tomato gravy.
  • Tandoori Chicken Wings $9.90
    • Chicken wings marinated with yoghurt and a combination of spices roasted in tandoor and served with mint sauce.
  • CHICKEN JALFREZI $15.00
    • a combination of boneless chicken pieces cooked together with assorted seasonal vegetables in a special gravy
  • VEG MANCHURIAN $15.00
    • veg balls cooked in a chef's special sauce
  • CHICKEN FRIED RICE (FIJIAN STYLE) $13.00
    • fresh boneless chicken mixed into rice with egg, onion, capsicum, cauliflower, carrot and cabbage
  • CHEESE CHILLI $17.00
    • marinated cottage cheese pieces deep fried and then cooked with capsicum and vegetables soy sauce and the chef's special sauces
  • LAMB VINDALOO $16.00
    • a hot dish, cooked with vinegar, capsicum, and whole spices and tender pieces of lamb
  • MIX VEGETABLES $15.00
    • all seasonal vegetables cooked with onion, tomato and gravy
  • BHUNA GOSHT $15.00
    • diced lamb cooked with ginger garlic and onion masala
  • DELHI GOAT $16.00
    • goat meat cooked with onion, tomato and green coriander spices
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • J.F.C.* with Sriracha Mayo (Japanese Fried Chicken) $11.00
  • Sour Cream $1.50
  • Ice Cream Sundae (Vanilla bean ice cream with caramel sauce & milk chocolate) $7.00
  • Diet Fries $2.50
  • Smoked Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Mustard, Tomato Ketchup & Pilsner Cheese Sauce $13.50
  • Nashville Hot Chicken $21.00
    • Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Creamy Slaw, Pickles & Smoked Cheddar Cheese. Served with Chilli Fries
  • Kimchi $4.00
  • The Stratto Special + $3.00
    • add Mortadella, jalapenos and pickles
  • Reuben $16.00
    • Corned beef, champagne sauerkraut, platinum mayo and Swiss on rye
  • Fried Cauliflower $8.00
    • Harrisa yogurt, almond, lemon
  • Full Rack $36.00
  • Creamy Mac 'n' cheese $8.00
  • Add bacon $6.00
  • Green Plate $6.00
    • Selection of seasonal pickled vegetables
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Panko Crumbed Calamari $14.00
    • served with lemon aioli
  • Hand-Cut Agria Potato Fries (GF.V) $7.00
    • with aioli
  • Prawn $24.00
    • tiger prawns, mozzarella & cherry tomato
  • Hummus Dip with Homemade Pita Bread (V) $8.50
    • chickpeas, sesame & NZ garlic topped with dukkah spice blend & olive oil.
  • Capretto (for two) (GF.DF) $54.00
    • a Mediterranean delicacy — slow roasted milk fed goat, greek style roast potato, whole garlic & pearl onions.
  • Pear & Gorgonzola (v) $21.00
    • gorgonzola, candied walnuts, sliced pear & rocket leaves
  • Gnocchi $26.00
    • potato gnocchi with kale, pine nuts & gorgonzola cheese
  • Wakanui Beef Sirloin 300g (GF) $34.00
    • 90-day grain finished sirloin with shoestring fries, Cafe de Paris butter, craft beer mustard and red wine jus
  • Chicken & Mushroom $4.20
  • Stuffed Sausages $2.00
  • Mince $4.20
  • Mince & Cheese $4.20
  • Butter Chicken $4.20
  • Sausage Rolls $2.00
  • Bacon & Egg $4.20
  • Steak & Kidney $4.20
  • Seasonal vegetables 8
  • Raw seafood salad 24.5
    • Yellowfin tuna / Akaroa salmon / shucked oyster / seaweed salad / wasabi tobiko vinaigrette / ponzu gel / avocado & yuzu mousse
  • Bowl of fries 8
    • Ketchup & aioli
  • Selection of sorbets 13
    • Your waitperson will advise you of today's flavours
  • Market fish 33.5
    • Served with your choice of one of the following: smoked fish kedgeree / chilli & baby shiso leaves / cauliflower curry / coriander & cucumber raita / onion bhaji
  • 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
  • Caesar salad entree16.5/main26
    • cos lettuce / bacon / garlic croutons / panko crumbed egg / Parmigiano Reggiano / Caesar aioli / Ortiz anchovies
  • 4 cheese gnocchi entree19.5/main28
    • Parmesan & potato gnocchi / Gorgonzola / pumpkin / Manchego / fried halloumi / crispy sage / pine nuts
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Coffee with vanilla ice cream. Choice of liqueurs, Amaretto or Frangelico
  • Pho Vit - Duck Pho $24.00
    • Duck noodle soup with rice stick noodle in clear broth with bok choy. Served with lemon, fresh herbs, shallots and hoisin sauce.
  • Goi Cuon Tom Ga - Summer Rolls or Nom Muc Ha Noi - Hanoi Calamari
  • Pho Bo - Beef Pho $20.00
    • (GF-without condiment sauce) Slow simmered Vietnamese beef noodle broth with rare beef slices. Served with lemon, fresh herbs, sprouts and hoisin sauce
  • Goi Du Du Xanh $17.00
    • Green Papaya Salad >> Green papaya with fresh herbs and Vietnamese mint
  • Cha Gio - Crispy Spring Rolls $12.00
    • Crispy ground pork and glass noodle spring rolls served with tangy dipping sauce
  • Goi Cuon Chay $10.00
    • Vegetarian with tofu (GF on request) (V)
  • Bo Luc Lac - Shaking Beef $23.00
    • Marinated beef sirloin wok-tossed with onion and a hint of chili. Served with steamed rice.
  • Hash Browns $4.50
  • Tomato relish $1.00
  • Eggs Benedict $14.00
    • on toasted sourdough with homemade lemon hollandaise/Florentine spinach
  • Quesadillas $15.00
    • (gluten free, served with a green salad, see below)/Vegetarian, refried bean mix, spinach, mushroom, cheese and onion relish, (GF) >>
  • Gotham Salad $17.50
    • mesclun, tomato, red onion, cucumber & lemon vinaigrette, with marinated chicken GF
  • Ham $4.50
  • Mushrooms $3.50
  • Just Eggs $11.00
    • free range poached, scrambled or fried, on sourdough or five grain
  • Childrens portions available $7.50
  • Cajun chicken $17.00
    • Toasted ciabatta, bacon, mushrooms and cucumber
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Poached eggs, ciabatta, champagne ham, spinach and hollandaise
  • Veggie Works $18.50
    • Corn fritter, has brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and egg
  • Pork Sausage /Bacon $4.00
  • Carrot and coriander fritters with haloumi and sweet lemon dressing $23.50
    • Plump carrot and coriander fritters, grilled haloumi, baby leaves, lemon dressing
  • Prosciutto wrapped chicken with mustard and mozzarella, cauliflower puree $27.00
    • Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, mozzarella, cauliflower pure and green beans
  • 3 courses $55.00 Pp
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