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

  • Pork Vindaloo $22.00
    • Highly spiced pieces o f tender pork cooked with potatoes and wine. (Very Hot).
  • Steamed Rice
    • Steamed long grain basmati rice topped lightly with butter
  • Seekh Kebab $19.00
    • Lamb mince with a touch of Indian spices, roasted in Tandoor on skewers.
  • Chicken Kashmiri $18.50
    • Chicken cooked with spice, fruit and cream
  • Palak Paneer $16.50
    • Home-made cottage cheese cooked with spinach
  • Vegetable Curry $14.50
    • Mixed vegetables in a curry sauce. (Mild/medium or hot).
  • Goan Squid Masala $22.00
    • Squid cooked in green herbs, ground spices and a coconut base. A delicacy of goa.
  • Chicken Samosa $7.50
    • Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced chicken.
  • ADD curry sauce (V,GF) $10.00
  • V = Vegetarian GF = Gluten free add $2 for bun / bread
    • * = Gluten free option available;
  • Open Style Salmon Sandwich (*) $21.00
    • Chargrilled minute steak, caramelised onion, Swiss cheese, mesclun, horseradish mayo on sourdough with fries
  • Chicken BLT (*) $15.00
    • Free range chicken, honey cured bacon, mesclun, tomato & mayo on Turkish flatbread
  • (ALL SERVED WITH FRIES)
  • Open Style Steak Sandwich (*) $14.50
    • “Hot smoked” NZ salmon, rocket & wasabi mayo on sourdough
  • Grilled halloumi Salad (V,*) $21.00
  • Chef’s Salad (V,*) $17.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • A2 Thai Style Tofu $6.00
  • Prawns $ 8.50
  • V4 Carrot Salad (Som Tam) $13.00
  • M1 Stir Fry with Chilli and Thai Basil (Pad Grapow)
  • E1 Jasmine Rice $1.00
  • M2 Stir Fry with Garlic and Pepper Sauce
  • M12 Fried Rice $14.00
    • Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Chicken Burger $25.00
    • Lemon Pepper Marinated Chicken Breast With Bacon, Brie. Homemade Tomato Chutney Served With Fries And Aioli
  • Fish And Chips $25.00
    • Battered Or Pan-Fried Hoki Fillets Served With Coleslaw And Tartar Sauce
  • Pulled Lamb Croquettes $15.00
    • Served With Fresh Greens And Homemade Mint Yoghurt Sauce
  • Pork & Scallops $15.00
    • Crispy Skinned Pork Belly And Pan Seared Scallops With Candied Balsmic Galze And A Parsnip Puree
  • Apple Crumble Pie $14.00
    • Served With Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream And Creme Anglaise
  • Springing Choy $22.00
    • A Light Beef Stir Fry With Lean Strips Cooked In Oyster Sauce And Onion Sauce With Bok Choy. Shitake Mushrooms And Sesame Seeds, Served With Basmati Rice .
  • Steps Wedges $11.00
    • Served With Sour Cream And Sweet Chili. Add Cheese And Bacon For An Extra $3.00.
  • Soup Of The Day $13.00
    • Served With Freshly Toasted Bread Rolls
  • gluten free, dairy free, and vegan buns available or have your burger "in the buff"[lettuce bun]# bunny bartender
  • -buttermilk onion strings $2
  • Housemade Dumplings(VG)(DF) $11
    • Mushrooms and cabbage, Chilli Sambal
  • Coco-Loco Chook(GF)*(DF)* $14
    • jerk and coconut free-range chicken, spliced mango pickle, shredded iceberg and mayo
  • The Smokey $13
    • Ground Chuck Steak, free-range streaky bacon, buttermilk onion strings, smokey bbq sauce, cheddar and mayo
  • The Schnitz $14
    • crispy free-range buttermilk chicken, swet and sour pickles, shredded iceberg and chive mayo.
  • our beef patties are made fresh daily using 100% NZ aged beef, and nothing else. We flame grill our paddles to medium to give you that maximum flavor flav
  • -fried onions $2
  • Crispy fish tacos with pineapple corn and Tequila salsa and a chilli mayo
  • (These are designed to be a lunchtime-sized entree)
  • Chicken shawarma skewers with jalapeno slaw, and mango sauce served with a flatbread $28.00
  • Coconut, kaffir lime and lemongrass poached chicken salad with wonton crisps and a chilli lime salt
  • Please see our blackboard.
  • Red wine and brandy portabello mushrooms with burnt spring onion dip and toasted ciabatta
  • Skagen salmon, prawn and pinenut pithivier served with a rocket, horseradish and vodka sauce and potato salad $28.00
  • Slow-roasted balsamic lamb filo parcels with baked red onion, preserved lemons and baba ganoush
  • Bacon & Egg
  • French Toast $11.50
  • Rump Steak $13.50
  • Cheeseburger
  • Hamburger
  • Wedges Bacon & cheese $8.50
  • Pork Sirloin $14.90
  • Lamb Shank Meal large 2 shanks $17.50
  • Soup of the day $12.00
  • Spanish gypsy stew with crusty bread $18.50
    • hearty stew with chorizo, pork, chickpeas, potato, tomato, capsicum, spinach and garlic.
  • Chips with aioli $8.00
  • Mediterranean chicken salad $18.50
    • chicken and rocket salad with sundried tomato, cucumber, capsicum, olives and feta with a lemon, garlic and oregano dressing.
  • mushrooms on toast 17.00
    • sautéed mushrooms in a creamy sauce on sourdough toast.
  • Mini corn fritters with bacon $10.00
    • mini corn fritters with manuka smoked bacon, sweet chili sauce and sour cream.
  • Salami $22.00
    • salami, olives, capsicum, red onion, anchovies, jalapenos.
  • Kids’ platter $10.00
    • platter of bread, hummus, frankfurter/cheese/gherkin skewers, fruit, chippies, lollipop.
  • Snack Box $5.50
    • 1 Thigh and Large Chips
  • Wingman $3.00
    • 1 Wing 'n' Small Chips
  • Mix & Match $6.80
    • 3 Drums or Wings with Med Chips
  • Chips $2.80
  • Drum $2.50
  • Wing $2.00
  • Lunchbox $8.50
    • 2 Thighs and Chips
  • Wedges $3.50
  • Toasted banana bread $12.00
    • w/ vanilla ricotta & caspberry compote
  • Slow cooked saucy lamb $16.50
    • w/ onion jam, greens, cucumber & mint yoghurt
  • Whittaker choc mousse cake $7.50
    • w/ cream or yoghurt
  • Pulled pork $7.00
  • Lightly buttermilk fried chicken thigh burger $17.50
    • w/ tomato jam, cos & ranch dressing (served w / potatoes)
  • Pulled pork $16.00
    • w/ yoghurt peri peri slaw
  • Bacon, avocado, tomato jam & poached eggs $15.00
  • 1/2 anavo $15.00
    • w/ pickled chilli & sunflower seeds on toast
  • Vegetarian $16.00
    • Mushroom, Artichoke, Caper, Sundried Tomato, Onion & Olives with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Goose Shack Cut Chips with Lemon Mayo $7.00
  • Pilsner Corned Beef, Onion, Cabbage & Cheese $9.00
  • Pulled Pork, Fennel, Tomato & Sticky Cheese $9.00
  • Smoked Chicken $17.00
    • Smoked Chicken, Mushroom, Onion, Artichoke with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Classic $17.00
    • Salami, Chorizo, Kransky Sausage, Onion, Mushroom with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives & Green Olives $7.00
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Single cheese 13.5
  • Duo of cheese 20
  • Oysters 1/2 dozen dozen>>(according to availability) The current season's best oysters served either natural w prelibation white balsamic vinegar/lemon / Kaitaia fire, tempura w nori/miso mayo / pickled ginger or Kilpatrick w bacon/anchovy/chipotle/manuka smoke
  • Iceberg wedge 6
    • vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk / ranch dressing
  • Crowd of cheese 26
  • Shed 5 fish & chips 28
    • battered fish fillets / triple cooked chips / house tartare / tomato relish / ice berg wedge / vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Spanish chocolate fudge figs 3.0each
    • figs stuffed w brandy fudge & dipped in chocolate
  • Baby spinach and figlet salad 9
    • toasted almonds / pickled onion / gorgonzola/ fig balsamic
  • Big breakfast $13.50
    • 2 slice of bacon, 2 eggs on toast, 4 sausages, tomato & 2 hash browns
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Bacon $2.00
  • Crumb chicken $2.00
  • Bacon & egg
  • Steak & kidney $3.70
  • Eggs on toast $5.00
    • fried, poached or scrambled eggs
  • Lunch box $9.30
    • 2 pieces of chicken & chips
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
    • w Asian Slaw & Spicy Aioli
  • Portobello Mushroom $25.00
    • Free Range grown in New Zealand
  • Sundried Tomato & Feta Arancini $18.00
    • w Capsicum Aioli
  • Garlic Herb Butter $2.00
  • Peppercorn Sauce $2.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel $27.00
    • The way Mama made it
  • Jalapeno, Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Quesadilla $15.00
    • w fresh tomato salsa
  • Potato Gratin $8.00
  • CURRY CHICKEN
    • Tasty chicken fillet with a mild curry and vegetables
  • SAUSAGE ROLLS
    • Our special blend of sausage meat, freshly grated carrot,diced onion and touch of mixed herbs
  • STEAK & MUSHROOM
    • Whole mushrooms on top of prime steak
  • QUICHE $5.20
  • SAUSAGE ROLL $2.20
  • STEAK, CHEESE & MUSHROOM
    • Whole mushrooms and cheese on top of prime beef steak
  • MINCE & CHEESE
    • Cheese topping on quality beef mince
  • SMALL $4.20
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