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

  • FAT BIRD CHIPS $6.90
    • aioli & red sauce
  • MUSHROOM & VEGETABLE PIE $20.90
    • puff pastry lid mash or fat bird chips
  • SAUSAGE & MASH $19.90
    • onion gravy
  • EGGS ON TOAST YOUR WAY $7.90
    • add streaky bacon $4.00, black pudding $4.00, sausage $4.00, roast tomato $2.00, beans or mushrooms $3.00
  • HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY $9.90
    • warm bread roll on request GF
  • ONE FAT BIRD CHICKEN LIVER & BLACK PEPPER PATE $12.90
    • red wine onions crostini & gherkins
  • BIRD ON BIRD $16.90
    • toasted English muffin one fat bird chicken liver & black pepper pate, poached egg & black pudding
  • THE SKINNY BIRD $21.90
    • no bun herb marinated chicken breast, Napoli sauce cos lettuce & parmesan
  • Falafel R $9.50 L $11.50
  • All Hot Drinks $3.00
  • Vegetarian $14.00
  • Chicken $19.00
  • Kebab Pies $3.00
  • Pastas $10.00
  • Falafel R $13.50 L $15
  • Lamb R $13.50 L $15
  • Poached Eggs on Ciabatta with Hollandaise & Bacon/Spinach/Salmon $16
  • Steamed Fruit Pudding $12
  • Calamari, Fennel & Orange Salad, Lemon Dressing $16
  • Vegetable Pasta, Portobello Mushroom, Aubergine, Napoli Sauce $25
  • Lamb Rump, Confit Kumara, Pea Purée, Lamb Ravioli $30
  • Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Soup $12
  • Sesame Prawn Toast $9
  • Burger with House $22
  • PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST $16
    • with bacon and banana or fresh fruit and creme fraiche. Both served with maple syrup
  • Omlettes $15
    • 3 egg omlette, with your choice of filling
  • Classic kiwi burger $12
    • homemade mince patty, lettuce, fried egg, beetroot, cheese and fried onions on burger bun
  • Plus: Sausage, hash cakes, mushrooms, bacon, grilled tomatoes, spinach. $2.50 p/item
  • BIG BEANNIE $19 Full/ half $13
    • Bacon and eggs (how you like em), sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms and hash cakes with 2 slices toast.
  • BEANNETTE $9
    • Two slices wholemeal toast, avocado, tomato and pesto drizzled with balsamic glaze
  • TOAST $5
    • (wholemeal or specialty white) butter and spreads
  • Mince it $12
    • good old mince on two pieces toast
  • Sides $4.50
    • Beans, Fries, Salad, Wedges
  • Extras $4
    • Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato, Rosti, Hallumi, Kransky
  • Beef Burger, Smoked Cheese & Beetroot Jam $12
  • On Toast $13.50
    • Balsamic Mushrooms
  • On Toast $8
    • Beans
  • Chicken Burger & Apricot Chutney $12
  • On Toast $6.50
    • Bagel w Citrus cream & Jam
  • On Toast $14.50
    • Mince w Tomato & Grilled Cheese
  • Lamb Kurma - Fine pieces of lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce, with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Aloo Mutter - Potatoes and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and a selection of Indian spices. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Vindaloo - Chicken cubes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. For people with a taste for a burning hot curry! $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Masala Dosai - Gluten free crispy rice flour pancake, with a special vegetable filling served with coconut Chutney and sambar. $8.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo - A blazing lamb curry cooked in a sauce for people with a fireproof palate. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Paneer Makhani - Paneer cooked in a sauce with a rich creamy tomato base. $9.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Dal Masala - Lentils simmered in a masala sauce with garlic and cumin. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Wedges $9.5
    • with hefeweizen aioli and our Bohemian Hipster bbq sauce.
  • 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
  • Mozzarella $1.5
  • Kumara Chips $10
    • with hefeweizen aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Bacon Wedges $11
    • with a cheesy topping, served with sour cream.
  • Caramelised onions $3
  • Bacon $3
  • Roasted Vegetable Salad $18
    • roasted seasonal vegetables; spinach, kumara, parsnip, potato, carrot and beetroot in a cous cous mix with feta, betroot hummus, mint and pomegranante served with pita bread
  • B.L.A.T sandwich $16.00
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato
  • Pancake Stack $16.00
    • Fried banana with your choice of fruit or bacon
  • Eggs Florentine $16.00
    • Poached eggs, spinach, salmon & hollandaise on toast
  • Bacon & Egg Sandwich $14.00
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel $16.00
  • Added chorizo $2.00 extra
  • Any extra (avocado, bacon, etc.) $3.50
  • Haloumi Salad $16.00
  • Beer battered fish w/ tartare sauce, tomato sauce, organic salad and shoestring fries $26.00
  • Braised pork cheeks, compressed apple & fennel, watercress celeriac remoulade, pork cracking duct, red current.(All individual seasonal plates) $26.00
  • 2 courses/ 3 courses/ 4 courses $50.00/ $70.00/ $80.00
  • New season peas, speck, parmesan, chive, butter, tendrills, cos lettuce $9.00
  • Fillet steak and fries $15.00
    • this classic dish features a fillet steak and fries it also comes with fresh cucumber and cherry toms.
  • Two eggs any style served on toast with bacon $22.00
  • House-made baked beans $6.00
  • Caesar salad w/ baby cos, white anchovies, bacon, croutons, Grana padano, grilled chicken $20.00
  • Ginger Crunch $3.20
  • Banana & Bran $3.20
  • Boysenberry & Apple $3.20
  • Caramel Slice $3.20
  • Cheese And Zucchini $3.20
  • Triple Berry $3.20
  • Mince Savouries $2.90
  • Chocolate Brownie $3.20
  • Muesli with Fruit & Yogurt S $6.90 / L $9.90
    • Toasted Muesli with Seasonal Fruit and Yoghurt
  • Soup of the Day $10.50
    • Served with toasted specialty bread
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $19.90
    • Bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), chorizo sausage, sauteed potatoes, tomato & grilled mushrooms served with toasted specialty bread
  • Toast or English Muffin $6.90
    • Served with a selection of preserves
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.90
    • Bacon and Eggs (fried, poached or scrambled with toasted specialty bread
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $13.50
    • Eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toasted specialty bread
  • Kiddies Pack $6.00
    • Ham Sandwich or Fairy Bread with Lolly slice, fruit pieces and a fluffy
  • Benton Special $12.90
    • Rump Steak with egg and tomato and creamy aioli on toasted specialty bread
  • Chicken, potato and veg $10.00
    • grilled chicken, roasted potato and steamed vegetables.
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
    • wairarapa free range eggs, poached, scrambled or fried, with sourdough toast.
  • Mediterranean chicken salad $18.50
    • chicken and rocket salad with sundried tomato, cucumber, capsicum, olives and feta with a lemon, garlic and oregano dressing.
  • Roasted vegetable stack $18.00
    • roasted seasonal vegetables stacked with beetroot, spinach, mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, pesto and harissa,
  • corn fritters with bacon $17.50
    • corn fritter stack with manuka smoked bacon, chipotle salsa and sour cream.
  • Spanish gypsy stew with crusty bread $18.50
    • hearty stew with chorizo, pork, chickpeas, potato, tomato, capsicum, spinach and garlic.
  • Veg $21.00
    • fresh tomato, capsicum, olives, spinach, red onion, feta, pesto.
  • Chips with aioli $8.00
  • Margherita (v) $19.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, sweet basil & extra virgin olive oil
  • Zorba’s Famous Saganaki Cheese (V) $16.50
    • flamed with anise liqueur – OPA!
  • Linguine $30.00
    • mussels, cockles & prawn with crayfish bisque sauce
  • Capretto (for two) (GF.DF) $54.00
    • a Mediterranean delicacy — slow roasted milk fed goat, greek style roast potato, whole garlic & pearl onions.
  • Cheeky Zucca $24.00
    • roasted pumpkin, rosemary, taleggio, guanciale & rocket leaves
  • Polenta Chips (GF,V) $7.00
    • with smoked paprika and tomato sauce
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • prosciutto, sopressa salami, thinly sliced house made porchetta & smoked provolone
  • Gratin of the Day $9.00
  • Ginger Chicken $12.90
  • Spicy Fried rice $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Red Curry $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Grilled Chicken w satay sauce $12.90
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.90
  • Laab Chicken $13.90
  • Deep Fried Chicken w mixed vegetables $14.50
  • Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce $12.90
    • chicken beef or pork
  • Choc brownie $12.50
    • With toasted walnuts, ice-cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce. Finished with quinelles of cream
  • Pitbull
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry base, spring onion, brie & cranberry topping
  • Ham, cheese & chorizo platter $19.00
    • With home-made pesto & beetroot relish
  • -Lg $32.00
  • -Med $24.00
  • -Med $23.00
  • Satay beef kebabs $10.00
    • With lime & mango chutney
  • Bulldog
    • Seared beef, mushrooms caramelised onion, red capsicum & bearnaise sauce
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