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

  • Kung Pao Cauliflower [GF] $8.00
    • Fried cauliflower, Kung Pao sauce, peanut salt
  • Soft serve – but not as you know it
  • Pork Dumplings $10.00
    • Pan fried, pork, watercress, apple, crisp garlic (4)
  • Korean Fried Chicken Wings [GF] $13.00
    • Smokey Korean BBQ Sauce (10)
  • Taiwanese style steamed bun, house made with:
  • Cream Cheese Wontons [V] $11.00
    • Cream cheese, cashew, coriander, ginger dipping (6)
  • Our Pickle Plate [VE,GF] $4.00
    • Korean Kimchi, varying relishes
  • Thai Fish Cakes [GF] $14.00
    • Red curry, Tod Mun chilli peanut sauce (6)
  • Kids Special $8.00
    • Free-range Waitoa chicken tenders or fish fingers w/ curly fries and tomato sauce
  • Your choice of Beer Batter, Panko Crumbed, Tempura Batter, Gluten-Free Batter or Grilled
  • Kumara (Sweet Potato) $8.00
  • Zelati Mango Magdalena $6.00
    • Made with Magdalena variety mangoes from Colombia.
  • Curly Fries $6.00
  • Island Bay Bavarian Style Sausage $5.50
    • Beer battered
  • Blue Cod $16.90
    • Highly popular fish - this classic kiwi species sells out fast so if you are reading this, add to your basket quick. Delicate white fillets with medium flake
  • Akaroa Salmon $11.00
    • Firm pink fish with a high fat content. Grilled only and cooked slightly under for besr flavour and texture
  • SORRENTO $19.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • POMPEI $24.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • CAPRI $23.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, smoked ham, spicy pepperoni.
  • MARINATED OLIVES $8.00
    • Napoli marinated olives with garlic, lemon and herbs.
  • MARGHERITA BAMBINO WITH HAM $12.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • PESCATORE $27.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, seafood mix of octopus, shrimp and mussels, parsley basil and parmesan.
  • MARGHERITA ORIGINALE $23.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan cheese and olive oil.
  • PASTA $10.00
    • Penne or linguine pasta cooked in Mama's special tomato sauce.
  • Roti bread $9.80
    • with peanut sauce
  • Garlic bread $9.80
    • with parmesan cheese
  • Vegie Breakfast $15.00
    • eggs, slowroasted tomaotoes, mushrooms, a pumpkin, feta, spinach, rissole and toast spanish eggs and chorizo
  • B 'n' E $10.00
    • (Bacon and Eggs) on toast
  • Curry of the week $12.00
  • Steak $18.00
    • 100g miniature steak, caramalised onions and mushroom
  • Pancakes $16.00
    • bacon, berries, and maple syrup
  • AVO $15.50
    • Crumb herbed chicken breast, avocado and bacon
  • Toasted Granola $11.50
    • with berry compote, vanilla yogurt & almond crumble
  • smoked salmon $18.50
  • Creamy Porridge $10.50
    • with sticky saffron pears & honey
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • caramelised onion, beetroot, barbecue sauce, aioli & mozzarella
  • Slow-Cooked Pork Belly $17.50
    • with cracking in steamed flat breast, pickled red cabbage, rocket & apple
  • The Full Monty $19.50
    • bacon, chorizo, potatoes, mushrooms & eggs on toast
  • Free-Range Eggs Any Style $6.50
    • with relish & toasted ciabatta
  • Poached Chicken & Almond Salad $16.50
    • with buttermilk dressing & seasoned spring vegetables
  • Soup Of The Day
    • Please ask the friendly staff about what options are available each day.
  • Served all day until 5pm.
  • Chefs Platter For Two $35.00
    • Chefs hot food platter for two people to share. Changes daily, please ask our staff about the options available.
  • Memphis Melt $21.00
    • Strips of bacon and smoked chicken on sourdough bread, multigrain or pita bread topped with Swiss cheese. Served with a seasonal salad and shoestring fries.
  • Memphis Melt $21.00
    • Strips of bacon and smoked chicken on sourdough, multigrain or pita bread, topped with Swiss cheese. Served with a seasonal salad and shoestring fries.
  • Toast or Swiss Cheese $2.00
    • -1 slice
  • Serving 5pm until late 7 days a week.
  • Omelette or Egg White Omelette $15.00
    • Choose two filings: ham, bacon, tomato, mushroom, spinach, or onion. Served with sour dough or wholemeal pita bread. 1 meat filling only
  • All side orders $5.90
    • Rice, couscous, mashed potatoes, salad, chips.
  • Homemade Mixed Dips $13.90
    • Zaalouk (eggplant), laadissa (lentils) and bessara (green peas), served with fresh bread.
  • Bastella $20.90
    • Traditional Moroccan pie filled with chicken and almonds, dusted with icing suger and cinnamon, served with warmed chickpea salad.
  • Spicy Chickpea $9.50
    • Blended with Moroccan spices, fresh herbs, and tomato. Served with bread.
  • Zaalouk $9.90
    • Eggplant and tomato relish with Moroccan spices, served with fresh bread.
  • Lahem Bel Barkouk $24.50
    • Sweet and spicy lamb tagine with prunes, dates, almonds and honey, served on couscous.
  • Agadir Beef $21.90
    • Tender beef in a sweet sauce of cinnamon, almonds and Moroccan spices. Garnished with plumb apricots and mashed potatoes.
  • Chicken Tagine $21.50
    • Tender chicken braised in a savoury sauce of garlic, ginger, preserved lemon and saffron, served with 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)
  • 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)
  • Chicken Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $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
  • Chicken Kurma - Pieces of chicken delicately cooked in a creamy sauce with a hint of fruit. $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)
  • Dal Masala - Lentils simmered in a masala sauce with garlic and cumin. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Rogan Josh - Traditionally cooked lamb pieces made with our special sauce of onions, tomatoes, yoghurt,coconut cream and fresh herbs. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Eggplant parmigiana $9.50
  • Lamb shoulder $39.00
    • Sunday from 1pm. orders recommended
  • 11am-2pm tuesday to sunday
  • Chipotle chicken wrap $6.50
  • Gratin $9.50
  • Seasonal side salads S$7 / L$12
  • Porchetta-style pork loin $49.00
    • Thursday from 5pm. orders recommended
  • -Whole $19.50
  • Fish Dinner $17.90
    • Battered Fried Fish served with Bucket of Seasoned Chips, Salad and Rich Tartare Sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Cage-free eggs cooked your way on Multigrain Toast
  • Gourmet Burger $4.00
    • For the Double Patty - add
  • Pig in a Blanket $7.90
    • Grilled Sausage wrapped in piece of Bread served with a Bucket of Chips
  • Basket of Chips $6.90
    • A Basket of lightly seasoneed Chips, served with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
  • Asian Noodle Salad $14.90
    • Crispy Noodle Salad served with choice of Minced Beef Or Grilled Chicken and drizzled in authentic homemade Asian Dressing, topped with roast Peanuts
  • Healthy Pick $10.90
    • Smashed Avocado and Fresh Tomato on Toast
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $13.90
    • Poached cage-free Egg and Grilled Chicken served on Fresh Salad topped with Creamy Caesar Dressing
  • Pork Sirloin $13.50
  • Nachos Beef $10.50
  • Wedges Bacon & cheese $8.50
  • Chicken Roast Meal 1/2 chicken $13.80
  • Mushroom breakfast $11.50
  • Scotch Fillet $14.90
  • Chicken Roast Meal 1/4 chicken $8.90
  • Hawaiian
  • Seasonal soup, grilled cheese toastie (nf,veg) $12.00
  • Baked eggs, lamb merguez, potato, grilled bread (nf) $16.00
  • Cheese burger $18.00
    • Beef pattie, cheese, pickles, mustard & fries
  • Popcorn chicken and chip $9.00
  • Bacon $6.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, sriracha (nf) $18.00
  • Fries, ketchup, mayo $8.00
  • Soft serve ice-cream sundae $10.00
  • -Chicken kadai $18.90
  • Paneer Aloo Kabab $8.50
    • Patties made of potatoes, cottage cheese and mild Indian spices
  • ●Chicken Cafreal
    • Chicken marinated in coriander, ginger, garlic, and mint, cooked in clay oven
  • Veg Biryani $ 17.90
    • Fresh vegetables cooked with basmati rice and spices served with raita,mixed pickle and poppadoms
  • Seek Kabab $16.90
    • Mince Lamb flavoured with spices, skewered and roasted in Tandoor
  • -10 $105.90
  • -Prawn saag $21.90
  • ●Set Menu Non-Vegetarian (Minimum 2 persons)
  • Paneer Tikka $11.00
    • Cubes of fresh home made cottage cheese, capsicum, tomatoes and onion, cooked in a tandoor.
  • Baoli Handi $18.00
    • Boneless lamb pieces, cooked with seasonal vegetables, brown onion and garlic paste.
  • Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Selected lamb pieces simmered in a coriander, onion, ginger and garlic.
  • Beef Vindaloo $16.50
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked with potatoes and vindaloo paste.
  • Murgh Tikka $9.50
    • Marinated boneless chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor.
  • Gulab Jamun $7.00
    • Milk balls served with sugar syrup and cardamom.
  • Chilly Paneer $17.50
    • Cottage cheese pieces cooked with capsicum, onion and garlic.
  • Lamb Jalfrezi $18.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked with seasonal vegetables and ground spices.
  • Paleo Pancakes $12.00
    • with blueberries, coconut cream + maple syrup
  • Scrambled Eggs with Salmon $12.50
    • House smoked salmon, scrambled eggs on rye toast
  • Muesli $7.00
    • Granola, natural or bircher with yogurt + fruit salad
  • Paleo Granola $8.00
    • Mixed fruit, nuts + seeds roasted + served with coconut cream + blueberries
  • Toast $4.50
    • Dark rye & butter + jam, peanut butter, nutella or lemon card
  • Weekdays 7am-11am
  • Porridge $7.00
    • Rolled oats with yogurt, fruit salad + cinnamon
  • Bacon + Eggs $11.00
    • 2 eggs scrambled, poached or fried with middle bacon on rye toast
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