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

  • Bassett Breast $28.00
    • Whole chicken breast, served on mash, with fresh rocket, glazed carrots & a port jus
  • Fish & Chips $12.00
    • Fresh fish, lightly battered, served with fries, salad garnish & lemon
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $13.00
    • Served with fresh rocket & house made Napoli sauce
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $19.00
    • Roasted pumpkin, kumara, potato & onion, tossed with fresh salad greens, pine nuts, feta & a balsamic reduction. Served in a crispy tortilla basket
  • Fraser Ave Fettuccine $23.00
    • Chicken, bacon & mushrooms tossed in a creamy sauce
  • BLET $13.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, egg & tomato served on toasted ciabatta with fries & aioli
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.00
    • Marinated beef, fresh salad greens & sweet chilli sauce topped with crispy noodles
  • Prawn Twisters $12.00
    • Half a dozen, served with 1841’s seafood sauce
  • Antipasto $35.00
    • selection of pickled veg, greens, spreads, cheese,bread Either cured Meats or seafood
  • Vegie Breakfast $15.00
    • eggs, slowroasted tomaotoes, mushrooms, a pumpkin, feta, spinach, rissole and toast spanish eggs and chorizo
  • Scotch fillet (250g) $27.50
    • Fries salad, egg pesto, herb butter, and jus
  • Bristol Breakfast $15.00
    • bacon eggs, slow roasted tomatoes, mushroom, hash browns, banger and toast
  • Roast Vegetable $17.50
    • roasted vegtables, feta, red onion, pine nuts and balsamic dressing
  • Smoked mussel fritters $16.50
    • and chili mayo
  • Chicken Parmigiana $22.50
    • herbed crumbed chicken breast ,salsa di pomodoro, creamy mash, grlled cheese and slaw.
  • Aged sirlion steak (200g) $12.00
    • Garlic butter, fries and salad
  • Doner Kebabs (Small/Large) $10.00/$11.00
    • Wrapped in Turkish bread with taboulin, mixed salad and your choice of sauces. Sauces: Tomato, yogurt, garlic yogurt, mid chilli, hot chilli, sweet chilli, satay, mayo, BBQ, humus
  • Turkish Adana Burger $16.00
    • Traditional hot and spicy minced beef, grilled tomato, grilled halloumi cheese in our home-made pita bread served with fries, salad, garlic mayo, beetroot dip and tomato sauce.
  • Mixed Grill $16.00
    • Lamb doner, grilled chicken, lamb shish kebab served with rice, salad, Turkish bread, humus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
  • Mixed Doner (lamb & chicken) see above
  • Vege Iskender (zucchini and carrot fritters or felafels) see above
  • Home-made Rich Chocolate Cake $6.50
    • with berry coulis. With ice cream extra $2.50
  • Lamb Iskender see above
  • Felafel (vegetarian) see above
  • Tomato $0.80
  • Half $8.50
  • Spinach pumpkin patty $2.50
  • 2 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 chips & 2 sausages $21.00
  • Paua $ 6.S0
  • Fish fillet. Eggs, chips. Salad $13.90
  • Apple turnover $2.00
  • Wontons $12.90
  • Mexican $21.00
    • Spicy beef, jalapeno peppers, red onion, capsicum and spicy corn chips finished with sour cream
  • Pizzas come topped with our own tomato base and special blend of mixed cheddar. Ask us about 2 for 1 Tuesdays!
  • Hawaiian $17.00
    • Ham, bacon and pineapple
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.00
  • Korma $21.00
    • Chicken, tomato, red onion, capsicum, mango chutney and spinach in a creamy korma sauce, finished with yoghurt and coriander
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $14 E / $18 M
    • Pan seared liver with bacon, mash with jus and caramelised onion
  • 3 Egg Omelette $13.00
    • Choice of three fillings, cheese, ham, chicken, bacon, chorizo, red onion, mushroom, tomato, spinach and capsicum. Served with petite salad.
  • Pancakes $12.00
    • Stacked and topped with pan-seared bacon and banana served with maple syrup
  • Chicken caesar salad $19.50
    • grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, cos lettuce, croutons poached egg with house-made Caesar dressing(containing anchovies and raw egg)
  • Homemade toasted bagel $13.50
    • with Manuka smoked bacon and avocado with fresh tomato and basil
  • Toast, hollandaise $2.00
  • Homemade bircher muesli $12.50
    • with yoghurt and seasonal fruit
  • Big daddy $14.50
    • cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, hollandaise in a bowl with toast
  • Grilled Sirloin steak $19.50
    • with mash, creamy mushrooms and spinach(GF)
  • Kids pancakes $10.50
    • with bacon, banana, and maple syrup
  • Popeye slammer $17.50
    • spinach, potato cake, bacon, mushroom, tomato and hollandaise(GF)
  • C4 Masaman Curry
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • Chicken $ 7.00
  • C7 Yellow Curry
  • Lamb or Fish $15.00
  • Lamb 15.00
  • E1 Jasmine Rice $1.00
  • Fish $15.00
  • Pasta of roasted aubergine, caper & sweet pepper caponata $ 31.90
  • Selection of two cheeses $ 29.00
  • Boudin Blanc $ 31.90
    • French chicken sausages with haricot beans & crispy shallots
  • Warm Goat Cheese $ 17.90
    • With smoked tomato crostini & salad
  • Hand Diced Liver & Pistachio Terrine de Campagne $ 17.90
    • With baguette
  • Soup of the day $ 14.90
    • >With freshly baked muffuletta roll
  • Herb Roasted Lamb Rump $ 33.00
    • with chickpeas & Swiss chard
  • Scotch Fillet $ 32.90
    • With cheese & potato gratin with madeira sauce
  • Jalapeños rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • Flautas $15.00
    • Deep fried tacos
  • Huevos Rancheros o Divorciados $10.00
    • Fried eggs topped with red or green sauce, or both.
  • Quesadillas $13.00–$17.00
    • Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
  • Flautas $15.00
    • Deep fried tacos
  • Tacos dorados $23.00
    • Vegetarian mix on crunchy tacos served with beans, salad, red sauce, sour cream and feta cheese
  • Huarache Patria $20.00–$25.00
    • Huarache is a popular Mexican dish consisting of an oblong, fried masa base, with a variety of toppings including red and green sauce served with beef, veggie, chorizo or chicken breast egg and cheese. This dish is most popular in its hometown, Mexico City.
  • Pozole verde $15.00
    • Traditional soup or stew from Mexico. It is made from hominy, with pork meat, seasoned and garnished with chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa and limes.
  • -Mini $10.00
  • -Large $11.00
  • Chicken
  • -Mini $7.00
  • Cajun donor salad $8.50
  • Lamb donor salad $8.50
  • Falafel
  • -Mini $7.00
  • Black Pepper Fish $14.50
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $12.50
    • with Beef on Rice
  • Combinational Noodle Soup
  • Sliced Chicken in Satay Sauce with Rice
  • Sliced Fish in Satay Sauce with Rice $14.50
  • Stir Fried Singaporean Mee Hoon $12.90
  • Lemon Chicken with Rice $12.90
  • Extra rice
  • Hamburger & Chips $12.00
    • Bun, beef pattie & a side of chips
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Eggs, Spinach & Bacon
  • Seasoned Wedges $12.00
    • With Bacon & grilled cheese $14.00
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Chips $9.00
    • 2 x deep fried mini hot dogs & a side of chips
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $9.00
    • 5 deep fried chicken nuggets & a side of chips
  • All Day Breakfast $20.00
    • Bacon, Mini Sausages, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, 2 x Eggs, Hash Browns, Tomato & Toast
  • Nachos $18.00
    • Beef Mince with chilli beans & grilled cheese. Side of sour cream & salsa.
  • Pea Pie & Pud $18.00
    • Mince Pie served with Peas, Mashed Potato & Gravy
  • The Village Hand Cut Chips with Tomato Sauce and Aioli $7.50
  • Eggs Bayside $15.00
    • Poached eggs, English muffin, smoked salmon and hollandaise
  • Turkish Bread $7.00
    • Garlic butter and melted cheese
  • Bagel with cream cheese and tomato $8.00
  • Deluxe Wedges $14.00
    • served with bacon, cheese. sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Soup of the Day with bread $9.50
  • Sausages or bacon $5.00
  • Croissant with jam $4.80
  • Warm Olives $6
  • Smoked Potato + Cheddar Rosti $19
    • With 2 free range poached eggs, smoked salmon + béarnaise sauce
  • Soup of the Day $12
  • Steak + Prawns $29.5
    • Porterhouse steak, prawn skewer, beer battered onion rings, sauteed vegetables, roasted kumara, bearnaise sauce
  • Warm Apple Pie $14
    • Topped with vanilla ice cream
  • Pork and Shitake Wontons $12
  • Grilled Halloumi Salad 1 $8
    • Grilled Halloumi and roasted winter vegetables on fancy garden leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Beer Battered Fish Bites $16
  • Available Whilst Dining with an adult. 12 yrs and under only
  • Hand Cut Steak $10.90
    • Get Em While They Last. Available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Due to popular demand now also Friday. 220g Sirloin Steak served with salad & Fries plus a choice of pepper garlic or mushroom sauce
  • Available: Lunch & Dinner
  • NZ Sea Scallops with Warmed Olive Oil, Shaved Garlic & Petite Salad of Apple, Pear & Parmesan $18.00
  • Tomato & Olive Linguine Served with Shaved Parmesan (V) $26.00
  • NZ Wild Black Paua Fritter House Made with Aioli & Green Salad Garnish $28.00
  • Pan Roasted Market Fish Served with Creamy Mash, Steamed Green & Semi Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (GF) $34.00
  • Surf & Turf 300g Scotch Fillet Topped with Prawns, Fresh Fish, Calamari in a Garlic Sauce with Fries & Salad $36.00
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