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

  • Jerk Chicken BBQ Plate $25
    • Jerk chicken skewers and hot wings served with two salads, grilled pineapple, a corn cobb and a buttered bread roll
  • Garlic Pizza Bread $8
    • topped with parmesan and herbs
  • Shoestring Fries $8
    • w/ creole seasoning, served w/ aioli & tomato sauce
  • Bowl of fries and an asahi $12
  • Nachos (Beef & Bean / Vegetarian) $17 / $16
    • A Fidel’s Classic served with salsa, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Extra chilli on request
  • Beer Battered Fish Tacos $13
    • Creole spiced battered fish, served on two corn tacos with avocado, iceberg lettuce, chilli sauce and pickle mayo
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $12
    • w/ BBQ sauce
  • Chilli Cheese Burger $18
    • Beef and chorizo pattie stacked in a brioche bun with jalapeno relish, cheddar cheese, iceberg slaw and chipotle aioli. Served with shoestring fries
  • ORIGINALE PROSCIUTO $25.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella with prosciutto di parma, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • MARGHERITA BAMBINO $10.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • QUATTRO FORMAGGI $25.00
    • White base pizza, mozzarella, provolone, pecorino, gorgonzola, cherry tomato, basil and parmesan.
  • MASSA $22.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, olives and parmesan.
  • GAMBERONI $26.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, praws, spicy pepperoni, rocket topped with extra virgin olive oil and parmesan.
  • LASAGNA $25.50
    • A delicious traditional lasagne Bolognese layered with pasta, mozzarella and bechamel, topped with our Mama's homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmesan. Served with a side salad.
  • POLLO $25.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, avocado, portobello mushrooms, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
    • Fresh wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, a dash of pepper and olive oil.
  • Fish & Chips $26.00
    • Beer Battered Fish Served with Petit Salad, Fries, Tartare Sauce and Lemon
  • BBQ Ribs $17.00/ $33.50
    • Twice Cooked Pork Spare Ribs with Dry Rub and Chipotle BBQ Sauce (Entree Size/ Main Size)
  • Blue Cheese & Walnut Tart $22.00
    • Blue Cheese, Walnut and Balsamic Onion Tart, served with Rocket, Pear and Fennel Salad
  • Sauces n/a
    • Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Peppercorn and Shallot Butter, Garlic and Herb Butter, Red Wine Jus and Bearnaise Sauce
  • Virgin Mary Pizza $25.00
    • Cheese, Cherry Tomato and Fresh Basil
  • Rump Steak 250g $27.00
    • Grilled Black Angus Rump with Garlic Mash, Petit Salad, 2 Fried Eggs and Crispy Onion Rings
  • Holy Guacamole Burger $25.00
    • Buttermilk Chicken with Corn Chips, Salsa, Guacamole and Spicy Aioli
  • The Widowmaker Burger $26.00
    • The GM Cheeseburger with Buttermilk Chicken and Bacon
  • Sardines on toast with lemon and olive oil $ 10.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese and pickle on toast $ 12.00
  • Goats cheese, walnut and honey baguette $ 13.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese, English mustard on polenta bread $ 12.00
  • Goat's cheese, honey and pink pepper on toast $ 11.00
  • Aged cheddar sandwich with chutney, pickled onion and watercress $ 11.00
  • Toast and jam or peanut butter $ 7.50
  • Salami and aged cheddar on rye $ 13.00
  • Deep fried battered chicken wings with garlic & pepper sauce. (8pcs) $12.00
  • Rice $3.00
  • Deep fried battered chicken wings with lemon sauce (8pcs) $12.00
  • Sweet and sour pork with carrots, tomatoes & pineapples $13.00
  • Lemon Chicken pieces $12.00
  • Laksa Seafood $16.00
    • Fresh egg noodles with prawns, crab stick, fish balls, tofu,  hard boiled egg & bean sprouts.
  • Stir fried vegetables with peanut sauce $12.00
  • Laksa Chicken $14.00
    • Fresh egg noodles with chicken hard boiled egg & bean sprouts.            EXTRAS
  • Prawn Masala $18.50
    • Fresh prawn pieces cooked in thick onion sauce and ground spices finished with herbs
  • Masala Dosa $13.00
    • Dosa stuffed with potatoes masala
  • Paneer Jalfrezi $15.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in coconut cream, capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
  • Aloo Matter $14.50
    • Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spiced vegetable gravy
  • Onion Uttapam $14.00
    • Rice pancake stuffed with onions
  • Paneer Tikka $14.00
    • Cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, skewered with capsicum, onions and roasted in tandoor
  • Chicken Biryani $17.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken, spices, garnished with coriander and served with raita
  • Lamb Korma $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in onion and cashew nut gravy and cream
  • Double Noodles $3.50
  • Kimchi $5.00
    • Cabbage / Daikon
  • Mixed Pickles $6.00
  • Side of Rice $3.00
  • Double Broth $3.50
  • Spicy Chicken $14.50
    • Chicken Broth, Spiced Chicken Mince, Spring Onion, Pickled and Toasted Chilli
  • Shio Chicken $16.50
    • Chicken Broth, Karaage, Sprouts, Pickled Cucumber, Nori
  • Pickled and Toasted Chilli $2.00
  • Burger Combo $14.50
  • Lamb & Chips $10.00
  • Mijvel $8 / $9
  • Chicken Pide $12.00
  • Lamb Shish $12.00
  • Vege $10.00
  • Vege Pide $12.00
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Steak & Egg $7.90
  • Shrimps $11.80
  • Shrimp $11.80
  • Jumbo $8.90
  • Fish $3.20
  • Beef & Mushrooms $8.50
  • Fish $11.90
  • Steak & egg $4.50
  • House-made baked beans $6.00
  • Petits fours: macarons, chocolate mousse, tuile house-made chocolate truffles $16.00
  • Homemade french fries $9.00
    • These golden homemade french fries are served with the traditional tomato sauce. The french and the belgian both claim to have invented the pommes frites
  • Organic salad greens, cherry tomatoes, hass avocado, mustard dressing $9.00
  • Mussel, clam, fresh fish & salmon chowder $20.00
  • Vegetable murtabak w/ dahi (All individual seasonal plates are portioned between starter and main sizes) $26.00
  • Blue cheese risotto w/ butternut pumpkin, walnuts, quince syrup, rocket $26.00
  • Scrummy potato & pumpkin mash $9.00
    • Potato and pumpkin mashed together for you to shape anyway you like. Did you know the largest pumpkin on record is bigger than a baby elephant?
  • -Reg $10.00
  • -Reg $11.00
  • -King $15.00
  • Pico de Gallo $2.00
  • Nachos with any meat
    • Beef, pork, chicken
  • -King $15.00
  • Sour Cream $1.00
  • -King $15.00
  • Bai Char Combination $24.00
    • Pan fried rice cooked with fresh vegetables and eggs.
  • Roti $5.00
  • Prohok Khteas $23.50
    • Rich flavour, ground chicken and fish simmered in spicy coconut cream, served with fresh vegetables.
  • Babong $23.00
    • Chilled vermicelli rice noodles topped with beef encrusted in peanuts, cucumber, bean sprouts, sliced spring rolls with dressing sauce and a dash of coconut cream.
  • Mouan Ang (flame grilled) $26.00
    • Juicy chicken breast marinated with homemade sauce, served with house salad and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Deep Fried King Prawns $28.00
    • Battered king prawns served with a homemade salad, accompanied with sweet and sour sauce.
  • Seafood Soup $14.50
    • Our in-house broth simmered with fresh seafood, pineapples, mushrooms, tomatoes, celery and a dash of fresh basil, spring onions, and fried garlic.
  • Larp Salad $23.00
    • Minced chicken tossed with toasted rice, mint, cucumber, capsicums, red onions, tomatoes and lemongrass garlic fish sauce.
  • Rice Noodles S $5 / M $6 / L $7
  • Stir Fried Vegetable $9.50
  • Stir Fried Seafood $10.50
  • Stir Fried Chicken $10.50
  • Fish Ball Soup $9.50
  • Stir Fried Pork $10.50
  • Roti Chenai $3.50
  • Won Ton Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Oyster sauce vegtable $10.00
  • Seafood Pattie $2.50
  • Ginger and spring onion combinationS $12.00
  • Chinese burger $6.00
  • Spring roll (steak) $1.70
  • Bacon egg foo Yong $11.00
  • Original/ hamburger $3.50
  • Mongolian beef $13.00
  • Chicken Thigh $3.50
  • Fillings $1.00
    • 1 x Hash Brown
  • Hash Brown & Eggs on Toast $8.00
  • Steak Meal $14.00
    • Steak, Eggs & Tomato. Comes with a serving of Chips
  • Toasted Paninis $5.50
  • Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
    • Ask Staff for Fillings
  • Sausage & Eggs on Toast $8.00
  • Large Chips $3.50
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