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

  • Buddha Bowl $17.00/$25.00
    • Roasted spiced carrot & mint salad, wild rice pilau with cranberry, toasted chickpeas, spinach leaves, topped with a creamy almond dressing. Add: halloumi, tofu, prawns or chicken
  • Cinnamon Sugar Waffle $16.50
    • Homemade waffle tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with bacon, banana, mascarpone & maple syrup
  • Portobello Benedict $18.00
    • Sesame seed avocado balls on English muffins with portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach & homemade cashew hollandaise
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Free-range eggs on toast with bacon, chorizo, herb roasted tomato, portobello mushroom & hash browns - no substitutions
  • Salmon Poke Bowl $25.00
    • Spicy marinated raw salmon or marinated tofu, avocado, carrot noodles, pickled cucumber, sticky rice, melon & a sesame soy chilli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict or Florentine $18.00
    • Free-range poached eggs on English muffins with homemade hollandaise & served with your choice of spinach or bacon
  • Zucchini & Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Served with Zany Zeus halloumi & fresh tomato salsa
  • Halloumi Burger $21.00
    • Garlic & thyme roasted portobello mushroom, Zany Zeus halloumi, homemade chilli jam, lettuce, tomato, served with fries
  • Rib eye steak, potato, red cabbage, duck pate $34
  • Lambs fry, bacon, potato, onion rings $28
  • Bone marrow $13
  • Beetroot carpaccio, brie, smoked pepper coulis $16
  • Monk fish, prawn brochette, lemon butter $17
  • Smoked pork, celeriac & chipotle slaw, fondant potato $34
  • Cheesy garlic bread $10 / $16
    • for two / for four
  • Olives $6
  • Smoked salmon $5.00
  • House made rosti cakes $4.00
  • Coco pops with banana $3.50
  • ROSTI STACK $16.00
    • house made gluten free roti, grilled tomato, bacon, avocado and sauteed mushrooms, add poached eggs + $3.00
  • NACHOS $13.00
    • baked Mexican corn chips topped with cheese, chilli beans, avocado, sour cream and salsa with veggie
  • Pikelets with cream and jam $3.50
  • EGGS ON TOAST $8.50
    • two free range poached fried or scrambled eggs on multigrain toast
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Beef Chow Mein $18.00
  • Steamed Chicken Pieces & Chinese Mushrooms on Lotus Leaf $20.00
  • Pork with Peanuts Dumplings $6.00
  • Crispy Won Tonnes $6.00
  • Brown-braised boned Groper Pieces $38.00
  • Diced Seafood stir-fried Lettuce Sang-Choi-Baau $35.00
  • Chicken braised with Seasonal Vegetables $27/53
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $21.00
  • Vegetarian Burger $18
    • oven baked haloumi, portobello mushrooms, beetroot hummus fresh greens and tomato slices on a lightly toasted bun
  • Chicken $20
    • Chicken slices, bacon, mushrooms, red onion and spinach on a tomato base with Mozzarella.
  • Pork Belly $22.5
    • Free-range pork belly braised in cider with garlic and rosemary and served with mash potato, gravy and slaw
  • Mac N Cheese $10
    • Creamy macaroni and cheese baked with a crunchy bacon and bread crumb topping.
  • Vegetarian $18
    • In season vegetables, feta, balsamic reduction on a tomato base with mozzarella.
  • Margherita $18
    • Basil & sliced tomato on a tomato base with mozzarella.
  • Naked Burger $11.5
    • prime New Zealand beef pattie bacon and mozzarella served on a lighlty toasted bun. (No fries)
  • Spicy Chicken Wings (6 Wings / 12 Wings) $12.50 / $24
    • juicy chicken wings, oven baked and coated in our brewery’s spent grain with FB hot chilli sauce, Bohemian Hipster bbq sauce, and Sriracha mayo
  • Bacon and Avocado Salad $14.50
    • Mesclun lettuce dressed in mvc vinaigrette with bacon, avocado, feta and tomato served with pandora sourdough bread.
  • Waffles $15.00
    • Available saturday and sunday. Served with bacon and banana gr fruit. Accompanied with maple syrup and yoghurt.
  • Milkshakes $5.00
    • A choice of: chocolate, coffee, caramel, banana, lime, vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, creaming soda, cookies and cream.
  • Eggs $9.00
    • Any style- served with toast and tomato relish.
  • Soup of the Day $11.00
    • Served with toast, check out the board to see what's on offer today.
  • Big Boy $22.00
    • A colossal version of the 'wee man’.
  • Steak Sandwich $17.00
    • Marinated steak, caramelised onion, mesclun lettuce, brie cheese, with aioli and hollandaise sauce on a grilled pandoro bap, accompanied by shoestring fries and tomato relish.
  • Toasted Sandwich $5.00
    • Served on ploughman's white or brown bread with tomato relish, with your choice of two fillings: ham, cheese, pineapple, caramelised onion, corn, tomato, creamy mushrooms (50c). Bacon or chicken ($1).
  • Free-range eggs on toast $10.00
  • Add $6.00
    • Grilled Haloumi
  • Toasted Sammy $5.00
    • two fillings - extra 50c - choose from ham, cheese, tomato, corn, pineapple, caramelized onion
  • Floydo $20.00
    • eggs your way, slow roasted tomato, sausages, mushrooms, bacon, potato cake and toast
  • Add $2.00
    • hollandaise
  • Salad special - Beef Salad N/A
    • Ask your lovely staff
  • Chicken nuggets & chips $7.00
  • Add $7.50
    • salmon
  • LBQ Nachos
    • corn chips with jalapenos, melted cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • RETURN OF THE SPICY CHICKEN $16.70/$22.90
    • citrus marinated chicken with balsamic roasted onion, Brie, and boozy plum sauce
  • MARGARET & RITA
    • sliced Roma tomato with fresh basil and even fresher buffalo mozzarella
  • LBQ Cheeseburger
    • 200g beef patty topped with cheddar tomato beetroot, lettuce and tomato chili jam in a brioche bun with fries and aioli
  • Pork Scratching $5.00
    • Classic pub snack
  • Cajun Chicken Burger
    • spiced chicken melted cheese, chili jam avocado slaw, and rocket on a brioche bun with hand-cut chips
  • Ploughman's $25.00
    • glazed ham, salami, vintage cheddar, gherkins, pickled onions, mustard, chutney and crunchy bread,
  • MARGARET & RITA $15.90/$19.90
    • sliced Roma tomato with fresh basil and even fresher buffalo mozzarella
  • Main:
    • Seafood, beef, chicken bbq and pork with steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes
  • So Bulgogi Set (Broiled Beef) $25.00/person
    • On gas ring grill, beef marinated in soy sauce & sesame oil, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • So Galbi Set (Broiled Beef Rips) $30.00/person
    • On charcoal BBQ, beef rips marinated in sot sauce, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Darkgogi Bab (Chicken) $16.00
    • Chicken marinated in soy sauce with steamed rice and side dish
  • Kimchi Chige $17.00
    • Spicy soup with kimchi served with steamed rice, side dishes
  • Yache Mandu (Dumplings) $10.00
    • Pan fried vegetable dumplings
  • Kimchi $3.00
  • Haemul Tang $45.00
    • (serves 2 person) Mixed seafood & vegetables, casserole in seafood stock steamed rice, side dishes
  • Antipasto Platter $35
    • Selection of breads and crackers are served with Hummus and fresh tomato chutney, sundried tomato, prosciutto, salami and smoked salmon.
  • Yum Char N/A
    • On the good days we will have a chef ’s selection of small plates of BBQ goodness coming out to you from our staff.
  • Three Cheese Fondue $30
    • Our three cheese fondue platter made for sharing, served with crudités, toasted bread, garlic croutes and crackers.
  • Wild Mushrooms, Walnut & Blue Cheese Wellington $25
    • Spiced tomato chutney & roasted pumpkin.
  • The Couple $18
    • A Bacon & fried Halloumi Sandwich with iceberg lettuce & vine tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread, served with our home cut fries.
  • Spicy Lamb Baguette $22
    • Pulled spiced lamb shoulder on a crusty baguette with minted yoghurt and Moroccan chickpea salad.
  • Rooftop Fish Of The Day $26
    • Pan fried market fish, served with sautéed squid, chorizo, saffron potatoes & smoked paprika oil. (fish changes daily, please ask staff for details)
  • Rooftop Platter $49
    • Three Cheese Fondue, crudités, garlic bread, chicken cranberry & pistachio terrine, crates, cajun nuts, olives & feta, beef and bacon sliders salt & pepper squid.
  • Karahi Chicken
    • Pieces of chicken prepared with ginger garlic, onion tomato and whole coriander in thick masala sauce
  • Bread Basket Only $13.50
    • 2x plain naan,lx garlic naan, lx cheese naan, onion kulcha & Roti
  • Roti $2.50
    • Wholemeal bread
  • Fish jalfrezi
    • Fish cooked with onion, carrots and capsicum in medium hot sauce with a touch of vinegar.
  • Main $14.90
    • Mild/Med/Hot
  • Pappadum $0.50
    • Lentil crackers
  • Vegetable Makhani
    • Freshly diced assorted vegetables cooked In butter sauce
  • Main $15.90
    • Mild/Med/Hot
  • Fish Fillet in Thai Chilli Sauce $16.90
  • Seasonal Vegetables with Soy Sauce $11.90
  • Fried Plain Buns (with condensed milk dip) (5 pcs) $5.00
  • Wonton Noodles Soup $11.90
  • Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet $16.90
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $15.90
  • Noah's Ark Special Fried Noodle $10 / $12 / $12 / $13
    • Seasonal Veg / Chicken / Beef / Curry
  • Marinated Quail Eggs (16 pcs) $7.90
  • Bangers and Mash, Eastbourne Butcher’s Beef Sausages with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Peas
  • Half Portion $17.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Tender with Fries and Tomato Sauce $8.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Full Portion $17.00
  • Homemade Falafel in a Pita Pocket with Salad, Hummus, Raita and Sweet Chilli Sauce $19.00
  • Kid’s Fish and Chips Battered Fish with Fries and Tomato Sauce $9.00
  • Full Portion $16.00
  • Aloo gobi $13.00
    • sauteed potatoes with fresh cauliflower cooked with spices.
  • Pickle $3.50
  • Per person – minimum of two people $28.00
  • Chicken naan $4.50
    • naan stuffed with barbequed chicken pieces with spices.
  • Sabzi meloni $16.00
    • mixed vegetables cooked with spinach and tomatoes.
  • Pappadom $2.00
  • Onion kulcha $4.50
    • naan stuffed with onion, fresh coriander and spices.
  • Naan bread
  • 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
  • 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
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