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

  • Smashed Avocado & Beetroot Hummus $16.00
    • Smashed avocado on toast topped with feta and homemade beetroot hummus topped with dukkah
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Free-range eggs on toast with bacon, chorizo, herb roasted tomato, portobello mushroom & hash browns - no substitutions
  • Breakfast Stonegrill Dining $24.00
    • 100g prime beef steak, chorizo, portobello mushroom & caramelised onions served with herb potatoes, salad & hollandaise
  • Granola Bowl $12.00
    • Homemade almond & orange granola clusters served with coconut yoghurt & blueberries
  • Zucchini & Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Served with Zany Zeus halloumi & fresh tomato salsa
  • Cross Burger $21.00
    • Premium house-ground beef, melted cheese, tomato, beetroot, lettuce, special sauce, served with fries
  • Cinnamon Sugar Waffle $16.50
    • Homemade waffle tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with bacon, banana, mascarpone & maple syrup
  • Green Shakshuka $16.00
    • Your choice of free-range egg or marinated tofu baked in garlic & sumac spiced seasonal greens
  • SPINNING PIG $27.00
    • Twice cooked pork belly, deep fried 6 minute egg, green apple, lychees, Vietnamese slaw, 5 spice, dried chilies & ginger caramel, pork crackling
  • GREEN PRAWNS $17.00
    • White tiger prawn cutlets coated in young green rice, tamarind & chili sauce, grispy garlic, kaffir lime leaf
  • COCONUT RICE / RICE NOODLES / RED CHILI FISHSAUCE / HOUSE MADE BREAD $3.00
  • KUMARA BIM BIM $6.00
    • with togarashi & siriracha mayo
  • STEAMED BEANS $11.00
    • with oyster sauce, fried garlic, sesame seeds
  • IMPERIAL FRIED PORK ROLLS $16.00
    • Minced pork shoulder, rice vermicelli, black cloud mushrooms, 5-spice, coriander, sweet & sour nuoc cham, peanuts
  • BROKEN LEAVES $13.00
    • Bitter chocolate mousse, salted pastry, vanilla & cassia anglise, burnt white chocolate, mandarin puffs
  • DRAGON & PHOENIX $17.00
    • Wok fried brown rice, grilled chicken, white tiger prawns, Apachè chili jam, shallots, coriander
  • Hawkes Bay lamb rump $33
    • shaved courgette, mint, garden peas, gremolata*
  • Lightly smoked citrus cured salmon $22
    • summer beets, little gem, buttermilk curd, dill*
  • Steak fries $7
  • Sauteed market greens, garlic, chilli $7
  • Rocket leaves, toasted pine nuts, Manchego, balsamic dressing $9
  • Truffle fries $10
  • Wakanui scotch fillet 300g $48
    • mushroom duxelle, crispy onion rings, chimichurri
  • Yellowfin tuna $22
    • Caesar salad, slow egg, Parmesan, croutons, classic dressing
  • Pork meal $11.80
  • Fish & Chips $7.30
  • Shrimps Cocktail $9.50
  • Garlic Roll $2.00
  • 1 chicken schnitzel $11.80
  • Chips $3.40 / $6.60
    • regular / large
  • 10 fillets and chips $50.80
  • Plate of Veges $8.30 / $11.80
    • small / large
  • halloumi & Pear salad (V gf) 3/4 $15 main $19
    • baby spinach leaves, fresh tomato, walnuts, pear and seared organic halloumi cheese, with a lemon dressing.
  • -Coppia 25(gf) $20
  • Baked Fish (gf) 3/4 $17 main $21
    • Market fresh fish baked in butter and lemon juice, then topped with salsa verde and served with smached baby potatoes, baby spinach & a wedge of lemon.
  • -Singo $14
  • Calamari $15
    • in a light lemon pepper crumb, lightly fried and served with our sriracha aioli & a wege of lemon.
  • -1/2 Metre $26
  • -Coppia 25(gf) $20
  • Isola
    • ham, pineapple & tomatoes
  • Spring roll $2.60
  • Squid ring $0.90
  • Groper $10.50
  • Corn fritter $2.80
  • Chicken nugget $0.90
  • Egg burger $6.20
  • Pineapple or cheese $1.00
  • Pineapple fritter $1.90
  • Soup of the day $8.00/$11.00
    • please refer to daily specials board, cup/bowl
  • Chocolate frog veggie breakfast $19.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried eggs with spinach, mushrooms, potato cake, tomato and toast
  • Eggs florentine $17.00
    • spinach with homemade hollandaise
  • Homemade toasted bagel $11.50
    • with Pear, blue cheese and caramelised onions
  • Greek style $15.50
    • breakfast slow roasted tomatoes, feta, basil on toasted Vogels with balsamic reduction and olive oil, add bacon for $5.00
  • Eggs benny $17.00
    • ham off the bone with homemade hollandaise
  • Kids pancakes(4 pikelet size) $6.00
    • with maple syrup or lemon sugar
  • Tomato, spinach, scrambled eggs, black pudding, hash brown, mushrooms, manuka smoked bacon, halloumi cheese, potato cake, sausage, avocado, smoked salmon, green side salad $5.00
  • -Korma (Chicken/Beef/Lamb)
    • Cooked with gravy cashew nuts, almonds and mild Indian spices
  • Balti Okra and Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken and okra combined with medium balti sauce
  • Raita (cucumber and yoghurt) / Pickles / Sweet Mango Chutney $2.50
  • Nawabi Chicken Tikka $10.50
    • Boneless thigh pieces marinated overnight in ginger and garlic served with salad
  • Madras Prawn /Fish $17.90
    • Prawn/Fish prepared in spices. coconut cream and tomato gravy. A famous curry from south Indian region
  • -Paneer Pudina Masala
    • Cottage cheese with masala gravy flavoured with mint
  • Balti Garlic Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken with chunky potato in hot and spicy balti sauce flavoured with garlic and herbs
  • -Entrees
    • Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Samosa and Pakora
  • Raita $3.00
    • Amazingly refreshing salad made from cucumber and mint stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Muruku $4.00
  • Small Plate $10.50
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri. roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Pakora $9.90
    • Paneer slices/blocks dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney (5 pieces per serve).
  • Raj Kachori (V) on request $7.50
    • Rajasthani round flattened ball made of fine flour filled with a stuffing of baked mixture of yellow moong or urad dal, black pepper, red chili powder, salt and other spices.
  • Chole Bature (V) $10.00
    • Popular Punjabi dish. This dish is a combination of chana masala (spicy chick peas) and fried bread called bhature.
  • Roti $2.00
  • Papadam $1.00
  • Oysters Mp
    • Freshly Shucked Cucumber, Chvie Mignanette & Lemon
  • Pige Head Sausage $16
    • Toasted Hazalnut , Fennel Crust
  • Sardine $16
  • Lamb $20
    • Rocket , Chilli , Pinenuts & Garlic Yoghurt
  • Mustard Gnocchi $27
    • Sauteed Mushrooms , Cos Lettuce , Pinenut Parmesan Crumble
  • Licorice Cheesecake $8
    • Caramelised Pineapple & Chocolate
  • Lamb $20
    • Chilli Peanut & Garlic Yoghurt
  • Roasted Pork Shoulder $20
    • Goat , Cheese , Caraway Sols & Parsley
  • Breakfast burger $21.00
    • sausage, egg, bacon, smoked tomato relish & black pudding hash brown
  • Pie of the day $12.00
    • served with brown sauce and salad
  • Salt & pepper squid $12.00
    • withlime pickle
  • Charcuterie Board for two $23.00
    • selection of speciality deli meats, olives, house relish, cheese and fresh breads
  • Cheese board $18.00
    • selection of three cheeses, house chutney, jelly and crackers
  • Please see our cabinet for other food items and ask one of our friendly staff for details on our pie, cheeses, meats and accompanying chutneys of the day.
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • maple cured ham, toasted muffin withhollandaise
  • Fat cut chips $7.00
    • with aioli
  • SET I $25.00
    • teriyaki beef Don, sushi, soybeans and miso
  • Medium 15 pieces $25.00
  • Takoyaki $7.00
    • 5 pcs deep fried octopus balls with tonkatsu mayo sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $15.50
    • Pan fried chicken with Teriyaki sauce
  • Salmon $ 4.30
  • Kiki age Don $15.00
    • Tempura vegetable with teriyaki sauce
  • Scallops Miso $6.50
  • Yaki Udon $16.50
    • stir fried Udon in a Japanese Style with vegetables and Teriyaki Chicken
  • Blackened Salmon $16
    • with orange, fennel and watercress salad
  • Poached Saffron Prawn and Avocado Salad $14
    • with rice wafers & chilli lime dressing
  • Chicken Satay Skewers $11
  • Pan Roasted Kumara $8
    • with sour cream and chive dressing, rocket leaves & red onion
  • Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake $14
  • Chocolate Torte $13
    • hazelnut praline & coconut cream
  • Line Caught Catch of the Day $24
    • with crispy capers, paprika butter & watercress
  • Chipotle Lamb Rump $15
    • with cumin carrot puree, candied fennel seeds & coriander
  • Hawaiian Burger 14.00
    • Beef patty, fresh salad, egg, pineapple, beetroot, tomato relish, aioli, BBQ sauce served with thick cut fries
  • Open Chicken Sandwich 16.00
    • Chicken, bacon, mushroom, fresh salad, served with thick cut fries
  • Fried Mushrooms 3.00
  • Bangers on Mash 13.00
    • 2 sausages, egg, fried onions, and gravy served on top of creamy mashed potatoes
  • Pork Belly 16.00
    • Served with creamy mashed potatoes, fresh salad, and gravy
  • Lamb Fry 13.00
    • Served with bacon, fried onion and creamy mashed potatoes
  • Garlic Bread 3.50
    • Four pieces
  • Chicken Nuggets 6.00
    • Served with thick cut fries, and tomato sauce
  • Yellow rice (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Spiced rice served with a lentil side dish and a curry.
  • Parippu vade (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Deep fried savoury biscuits made of split peas, onions & spices.
  • DF= dairy free, GF*= gluten free (options)
  • Elawalu patty (df gf v) $3
    • A delectable snack made from vegetables, chickpeas & spices; battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • Create your own (df gf*) S$10 V$8
    • Rice served with your choice of curry, two sides and a papadum. Add another side for $2
  • Falooda (gf) $5
    • A refreshing rose flavoured drink served with ice cream and jelly
  • Idli (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with a green coconut chutney and a curry.
  • Caramel pudding (gf v) $6
    • A delicious creamy custard dessert topped with caramel
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