Karaka Cafe in Wellington Menu

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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

  • Korean Fried Chicken Wings [GF] $13.00
    • Smokey Korean BBQ Sauce (10)
  • Cream Cheese Wontons [V] $11.00
    • Cream cheese, cashew, coriander, ginger dipping (6)
  • Steamed Brown Rice [VE,GF] $3.00
    • Per bowl
  • Black Sesame $9.00
    • Honeycomb pieces
  • Gado Gado [GF] $11.00
    • Steamed vegetables, fried tofu, egg, peanut dressing, mung bean
  • Vietnamese Chicken Salad [GF] $14.00
    • Lemongrass chicken, slaw, herbs, mung bean, chilli
  • Classic Pork $10.00
    • Braised pork shoulder, mustard greens, peanuts
  • Pork Belly + Pepper Fried Spring Rolls $11.00
    • Viet Nuoc Cham dipping sauce (4)
  • Cheese burger $19.50
    • bacon, onions, mustard, pickle, fries, ketchup & aioli
  • Classic fish 'n' chips $20.00
    • mushy pead, malt vinegar & salad
  • Southern fried shrimp po boy $18.00
    • big easy remoulade, iceberg, salsa & fries
  • Southern fried chicken burger $19.50
    • iceberg, tomato, fries & chipotle
  • Crisp pork belly $16.00
    • green apple salad & sweet soy
  • Bratwurst $4.00
  • Caesar $15.00
    • candied bacon, garlic croutons, parmesan, anchovies & a soft boiled egg
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Crumbed Calamari $15.50
    • With Chilli Mayo and Lemon
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $21.50
    • Pan Fried Chicken Thigh with Cos Lettuce, Croutons, Bacon, a Poached Egg, Parmesan and Dressed with Traditional Caesar Dressing
  • Extra Sides Available $3.00
  • Pork Belly $27.00
    • Twice Cooked Pork Belly served with Garlic Mash, Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Watercress, Apple Chutney and Jus
  • Rump Steak 250g $27.00
    • Grilled Black Angus Rump with Garlic Mash, Petit Salad, 2 Fried Eggs and Crispy Onion Rings
  • Beef Nachos $18.50
    • Spicy Beef Mince with Chilli Beans served on Corn Chips, Guacamole, Salsa, Melted Cheese and Sour Cream
  • Chicken Wings $15.50/ $23.50/ $40.50
    • BBQ, Suicidal, Dante's Inferno or Total Molecular Disintegration(1/4KG/ 1/2KG/ 1KG)
  • You're Pulling My Leg $21.00
    • Braised Pulled Pork Shoulder with Pineapple Slaw in a chilli Corn Roll
  • Trio Ice Cream $9.50
    • Home made mango, pineapple and lime ice cream, served with Kit Kat chocolate.
  • Stir Fried Beef with Vegetable $9.50
    • Cooked in oyster sauce and served with rice and salad
  • Beef Rendang $17.90
    • A superlative recipe exclusively created for Istana Malaysia patrons of Malaysia's famous dish. Tender beef marinated in root herbs and spices with a coconut base. $18.90
  • Seafood Murtabak $19.90
    • Fish, squid, shrimps and mussels mixed with onion and egg, stuffed in thinly flicked roti dough, served with fish curry sauce.
  • Stir Fried Spicy Calamari with Vegetable $9.50
    • Creamy coconut, spicy calamari served with rice and salad
  • Stir-fried Garlic Prawns $22.90
    • Fresh prawns cooked with spring onion in a garlic oyster sauce.
  • Vegetable Dhal Curry $9.50
    • Served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • $13.00 Pack
    • 2 Fish 2 Chips Hot Dog
  • Thai Red/Green Curry Chicken $11.50
  • $38.50 Pack
    • 10 Fish 3 Chips
  • Combination Ho Fun $12.50
  • Crumbed Chicken $4.30
  • Steak Chilli Basil $11.50
  • Kung Po Chicken $12.00
  • Pork, Pineapple & Cashew Nuts $14.50
  • Tawa $9 / $17
    • Ham, pineapple, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Lyall bay $10 / $20
    • Smoked chicken, roasted capsicum, basil, mushroom, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Karori $10 / $17
    • Sundried tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, tomato base
  • Newtown $10 / $20
    • Salami, garlic, olive oil, spinach, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Petone $10 / $19
    • eggplant, roasted capsicum, olives, onion, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Courtney place $20.50
    • Chorizo, salami, roasted capsicum, chillies, mozzarella, olives, chilli oil, tomato base
  • All day large pizza, GF base $4.50, extra's $4, weekdays lunch time small pizza (limited), extra's $3
  • Thordon $21.00
    • Chorizo, sundried tomato, oregano, olive oil, anchovies, mozzarella, pesto
  • Bento Set $22.00
    • Salmon, Whitefish, Prawn, Inari, Foto Maki, Hoso Maki, Ula
  • Foto Maki (tuna roll) $2.80
  • Bento Set $17.00
    • Salmon x 2, whitefish x 3, Prawn x 1, Inari x 1, Foto Maki x 1, Hoso Maki x 3, Ula x 1
  • Tarrago (Egg Sushi) $3.30
  • Oyster Sushi $5.00
  • Salmon Sushi $4.00
  • Bento Set $9.00
    • Salmon x 1, Whitefish x 2, Foto Maki x 2, Hoso Maki x 3
  • Temaki (Hand roll) $3.30
  • Bacon and Cheese Pasta $9.00
  • Risotto Balls with a Mustard Hollandaise $11.00
  • Garlic Mussels $11.00
  • Fries with Garlic Aioli $8.00
  • Moroccan Fish with a Cucumber and Yoghurt $11.00
  • Reds Beef Burger $22.00
    • 200g garlic and rosemary eye fillet patties with Te Horo Swiss cheese, Te Horo organic salad greens, tomato, beetroot relish and aioli on toasted pide bread with fries
  • Red's homemade crumbed fish fillets with fries and salad $9.00
  • Reds BLT $14.50
    • streaky Bacon, Te Horo organic Lettuce, Tomato & caramelised onions on toasted pide with aioli
  • Roma Tomato $19
    • Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinegar, Pine Nuts, Basil
  • Sides $9
    • Freshly Prepared
  • Catch Of The Day MP
    • Calamari, Spaghetti, Speck, Egg Yolk, Parmesan
  • Salmon $21
    • Crab, Green Beans, Black Olives, Mango
  • Jano Tasting Plate For 2 $48
    • Salmon, Free-Range Pork, Roma Tomato
  • Cherry $17
    • Coconut, Almond, Cinnamon
  • White Chocolate $17
    • Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cardamon
  • Lamb $37
    • Eggplant, Apricot, Lavender
  • CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS $12.50
    • on toast or fettucine
  • WOOD ROASTED SALMON BAGEL $12.00
    • with cream cheese + capers
  • PREMIUM BEEF OR SPINACH + FETA RAVIOLI $17.50 / $17.00
    • with roast pumpkin + basil
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00 / $19.00
    • with bacon / ham / spinach or wood roasted salmon
  • BRUSCHETTA $13.00
    • with cherry tomatoes, feta + basil on toast
  • SPICY BEANS ON TOAST $14.50
    • with chorizo
  • FREE RANGE CHICKEN + BACON SALAD $18.50
  • SMASHED AVOCADO ON PUMPKIN TOAST $17.50
    • with two poached eggs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Antipasto Platter $35
    • Selection of breads and crackers are served with Hummus and fresh tomato chutney, sundried tomato, prosciutto, salami and smoked salmon.
  • The Dls Burger $22
    • Our home made beef burger with gruyere cheese, streaky bacon, homemade BBQ sauce and served with our home cut fries.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Mango chicken
  • Chicken naan $4.50
    • naan stuffed with barbequed chicken pieces with spices.
  • Prawn malwar $22.00
    • prawns cooked with coconut cream, curry leaves and mustard seeds.
  • Prawn lavabdar $22.00
    • prawns cooked with gravy and capsicum.
  • Vegetable korma opn1 $12.00 Opn2 $13.00
  • Beef jalfrezi $19.00
    • boneless beef pieces cooked with seasonal vegetables and ground spices.
  • Garlic roti / naan $4.00
    • bread stuffed with garlic.
  • Entrée
  • Spinach & Egg Sandwich $4.50
  • Vegetarian Samosa $5.00
  • Chicken Baguette $6.80
  • Sausage Roll $4.50
  • Chicken Sandwich $5.50
  • French toast $9.80
    • Served with fruit and whipped cream.
  • French toast $11.20
    • Served with sliced bananas and bacon. topped with maple syrup.
  • Eggs on Toast $8.90
    • Poached or scrambled, served with two slices of white or grain toast.
  • Lak Sa $12.50
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Tod Mun Pla $8.50
    • Thai fish cakes
  • Rice $1.50
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Stir-fried with ginger with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Chicken Satay $7.50
  • Tom Yum Noodle Soup $12.50
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Kaow Pad Sarparod $12.50
    • Fried rice pineapple with chicken, beef or pork
  • Yum Gai $12.50
    • Thai spicy chicken salad
  • Butter Chicken $16.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken pieces cooked in a tomato gravy, butter and cream.
  • Chicken Lollypop (6 pcs) $12.00
    • Chicken wings marinated with spices, eggs and cornflour.
  • Seekh Kebab $9.50
    • Minced lamb rolls mixed with spices and cooked in a tandoor.
  • Murgh Soola (Hot) $9.50
    • Marinated boneless chicken pieces with hot spices cooked in a tandoor.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $18.00
    • Barbeque chicken pieces cooked with seasonal vegetables and ground spices.
  • Akbari Tikka $18.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked with ground spices, chickpea flour and black pepper coated with egg yolk.
  • Paneer Manchurian $17.50
    • Paneer cooked with garlic, onion and celery.
  • Reshmi Kebab $9.50
    • Minced chicken rolls, mixed with spices and cooked in a tandoor.
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