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
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $12.00
    • Poached eggs, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, spinach & toast
  • Hawtrey Farm Filo $25.00
    • Chicken, spinach cream cheese filo’s, served with house made relish, home cut chips & 1841 slaw
  • Thai Beef Salad $14.00
    • Marinated beef strips, fresh salad greens, crispy noodles & sweet chilli sauce
  • Bould Butter Chicken Curry $21.00
    • An 1841 favourite! Served with rice & roti
  • Lemon & Passionfruit Mudcake $10.00
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $13.00
    • Served with fresh rocket & house made Napoli sauce
  • Ben's Banoffee Tart $10.00
  • Pork Belly, cos, radish, nuoc cham, peanuts $40.00
  • Smoked potato hash, pork & fennel sausage, slow egg, chilli $18.00
  • Taleggio, quince, pickles, crackers $16.00
  • Clams, ramen noodle, green, xo sauce $22.00
  • Mixed Grain Salad $10.00
  • Charcuterie, pickles, cheese, bread, nuts $28.00
  • Boneless chicken wings, kimchi mayonnaise $10.00
  • Omelette, pork, prawn, freens, xo sauce $20.00
  • Fried yellow noodle $13.50
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Spicy fried rice $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Crispy pork with bok choy $13.90
  • Chicken cashew nuts $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Tom yum soup with rice / noodles $12.90
    • Chicken beef or pork
  • Garlic & pepper pork $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Duck noodle soup $14.50
  • Ginger chicken $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Enjoy a selection of favourite authentic Malaysian dishes with our banquet options. Please be advised that Istana Malaysia's banquets are suitable for a group of four or more diners only. Choose from the following menus:
  • Steamed Rice $2.20
  • Roti Canai with Curry $7.50
    • Choice of dhal, lamb or chicken curry
  • Entree: Rojak, Satay Beef and Chicken / Mains: Choice of three main dishes (excluding Prawn and Seafood Masak Lemak) / Served with: Mee Goreng, Roti and Basmati Rice $32.90 per person
  • Curry Laksa $18.90
    • Hawkers noodle soup prepared in rich coconut curry gravy, garnished with fish balls, tofu, chicken.
  • Roti Chanai $3.50
  • Nasi Goreng $10.00
    • Cooked with a choice of chicken or seafood with fried egg on top
  • Chicken Curry $18.90
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken and potato cooked in a traditional Malaysian style curry.
  • Sandbar's Big Breakfast $19.00
    • Grilled kransky, bacon, tomatoes, fried potato, creamy mushrooms, toast and 2 eggs
  • Moroccan Lamb Salad $16.00
    • Marinated lamb strips, feta and sundried tomato, tossed through salad greens with peppercorn dressing
  • Apricot Chicken $18.00
    • Chicken, onion, capsicum, cream cheese and apricot sauce
  • Corn Fritters w Halloumi Cheese $12.00
    • Fritter stack with grilled haloumi, fresh chutney and salad greens
  • Burgers $19.00
    • Choice of either our classic beef and bacon burger with all the trimmings or our chicken and mango salsa burger, served with fries
  • Chicken Caesar Style Salad $16.00
    • Chicken, bacon, croutons, summer greens, our homemade dressing, garnished with egg and (optional) anchovies
  • Meat Lovers $21.00
    • Bacon, ham, salami, chorizo and swirl of BBQ sauce
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $7.00
    • Topped with our special cheese blend
  • Greek Style $15.50
    • breakfast slow roasted tomatoes, feta, basil on toasted vogels with balsamic reduction and olive oil.
  • Bacon toasty $5.50
  • 2 fillings $5.50
  • Five little cherrios & hashbrown $6.50
  • Eggs royale $17.00
    • smoked salmon & spinach with homemade hollandaise
  • 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)
  • Smoked chicken salad $17.50
    • with sliced fennel, blue cheese and lightly spiced cashew, dressed in a white balsamic vinaigrette
  • Savoury beef mince $17.00
    • with a potato cake and toaste on the side.
  • Kaitaia Fire $14.50
    • avocado, tomato, feta, red onion & chilli pepper sauce served on 5 grain
  • Omelette $16.50
    • with toasted sourdough & up to three fillings: tomato, onion, ham, cheese, spinach, or mushrooms
  • Eggs Benedict (Bacon) $16.50
  • Avocados $5.00
  • Shine’s Special Breakfast $21.50
    • eggs, bacon, hash browns, gourmet sausages, savoury tomato & grilled mushroom
  • Buckwheat Pancakes $16.50
    • with berries (& yoghurt)
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang $24.00
    • Red curry BBQ duck breast, pineapple, fresh vegetables, tomato and grapes, served with white rice
  • Beef Masaman Curry $18.50
    • Chunky beef cooked in coconut milk and Masaman curry paste with potato, onion and cashew nuts, served with white rice
  • Beef Salad $18.50
    • Grilled beef mixed with chilli and salad vegetables served cold
  • Stir Fried Beef with Chilli and Basil $18.50
    • Stir fried beef with chilli, broccoli, garlic, basil, green beans and bamboo shoots, served with white rice
  • Tom Kha Gai $10.00
    • Lightly spiced chicken soup flavoured with lemon juice, mushroom and coconut cream
  • Fried Chicken $18.50
    • Fried chicken with fresh vegetables, garlic, pepper and soya sauce, served with white rice
  • Roti and Yellow Curry $7.00
    • Thai Roti served with yellow curry
  • Ground Chicken Omelette $18.50
    • Ground chicken mixed with egg, fried and served with white rice
  • Quesadillas $13.00–$17.00
    • Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
  • Pastel de chocolate $8.00
    • Chocolate brownie
  • Flan de cajeta $8.00
    • Is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry, usually coated with sweet syrup. Cajeta is made by simmering goat’s milk, stirring until it becomes very viscous due to evaporation of water, and caramelized.
  • Tacos $8.00–$22.00
    • Corn tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese.
  • 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.
  • Flautas $15.00
    • Deep fried tacos
  • Flautas $15.00
    • Deep fried tacos
  • 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.
  • Toasties $5.50
    • any 3 fillings: Onion,mushroom, creamed corn, ham, tomato, cheese and pineapple
  • Green Salad $8.00
    • Cherry, tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, season greens and feta cheese
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $9.50
    • Avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, season greens and smoked salmon strips
  • Sichuan King Prawns $26.80
  • Shredded Pork in Bean Sauce $20.80
    • (Chinese pancake $0.80 each)
  • Orange Beef $22.80
  • Pork Fried Rice $14.80
  • Crabmeat & Shark Fin Soup $7.50
  • Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
  • Shanghai Fried Glutinous Rice Cake with Pork $16.80
  • Sour and Spicy Won Ton Soup $7.00
  • Five spice yellow chicken curry $20.00
    • with cherry tomatoes, peas beans & coconut cream
  • Castro's blue cheese & peanut wontons $14.00
    • with berry coulis
  • Banana leaf wrapped tarakihi $16.00
    • with sweet & tangy coconut sauce
  • Vietnamese rice paper rolls $12.00
    • with vermicelli, mint & coriander
  • Coconut rice $4.00
  • Orange & pistachio salad $16.00
    • with mint, coriander & chili
  • Mushroom & leek dumplings $15.00
    • with bamboo & peanuts
  • Crispy fried chicken $15.00
    • with sweet chili sauce
  • Chicken Wrap $3.50
  • Caramel Slice $2.20
  • Steak & Egg Sandwich $4.20
  • Steak Roll $4.00
  • Chicken Pie $4.00
  • Chocolate Lamington $2.40
  • Custard Pie $2.70
  • Mince Savoury Pie $2.00
  • Quesadilla grande $10.00
    • flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
    • to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Burrito regular $10.00
    • flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
  • Two varieties $28
  • Panzanella $17.50
  • Breads Ciabatta, chef’s blend extra-virgin, smoked chilli infused oil $12.50
  • Chai latte pannacotta $14.50
    • Served with a rum pot au chocolat
  • Homemade ravioli $26.50
    • Soft pillows of housemade ravioli filled with wild mushrooms, ricotta and our smoked pancetta, with thyme jus and local mushrooms
  • Prawn linguine $29.50
    • Sweet prawns, rich tomatoes, wild rocket, and a kick of chilli
  • Braised red cabbage, apple and cinnamon $8
  • Pesce dal giorno
    • Fresh line caught fish either to cook whole or in fillets poa
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