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

  • MUTTER PANNER $14.00
    • cottage cheese and peas in tomato, onion gravy
  • VEGETABLES BIRIYANI $9.50/$12.50
    • spicy vegetables with rice
  • DAL MAKHANI $12.50
    • lentils cooked in creamy tomato sauce
  • MANGO/ MIXED PICKLE $1.00
  • GARLIC NAAN $3.00
    • naan with crushed garlic on top
  • CHEESE NAAN $4.00
    • naan stuffed with cheese
  • LAMB VINDALOO $14.00
    • hot fiery speciality from goa
  • MIXED VEGETABLES $12.50
    • mixed vegetables cooked in tomato and onion sauce
  • Rock Yard's Signature Prawn Salad $22.5
    • Pan-fried marinated king prawns with a mixture of red and white cabbage, carrot and herbs
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice or to shared (for 4 people) $2 / $6
  • Salt and Pepper King Prawns $22.5
    • Pan-fried king prawns with capsicum and onions
  • Tarakihi Fish Cake $10.5
    • Served with fresh salad
  • Saigon Roasted Chicken $18.5
    • Sticky five-spice chicken leg with ginger, garlic and spring onions. Served with crunchy salad and chicken jus
  • Deep-fried Spring roll $10.5
    • Pork mince, mushrooms, crystal noodle, vegetables and herbs. Served with dipping sauce
  • Vegetarian Pancake $18.5
    • Stuffed with tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot and white button mushrooms
  • "Xa Xiu" BBQ Pork on Crispy Noodles $18.5
    • Shiitake mushroom and market seasonal vegetables stir-fried with BBQ Pork in Rock Yard special sauce
  • Seed bread $4.00
  • Egg, cottage cheese, almonds + celery leaves $12.50
  • Salad leaves $7.50
  • FARRO $21.50
    • Cos, whitlof, pea, split green bean, basil, green raisins , pinenuts + green yoghurt.
  • Warmed olives $8.50
  • Ciabatta, Copia Olive Oil $ 7.00
  • A PIE $27.00
    • Organic chicken, roasted fennel + tarragon
  • A PIE $ 26.00
    • Mushroon, kale, farro, feta + dill.
  • Onions 0.60¢
  • Malaysian Laksa $14.50
    • Chicken or Seafood
  • Black Pepper Steak $14.90
  • Combination $14.50
  • Chicken Wing $1.70
  • Crab Meat $12.90
  • Scallops & Veg. $22.50
  • Bean Curd Vegetarian $14.50
  • Beef nachos $17.50
    • with beef chilli beans, corn chips, jalapeno, sour cream and guacamole
  • Pork belly salad $16.90
    • spiced pork belly, plum sauce with orange and sesame salad
  • Toasted muesli $11.90
    • with berry compote, yoghurt and sliced banana
  • Fish of the day $19.90
    • with olive and fennel salad on potato rosti
  • Herb and cheese scrambled eggs $13.90
    • with toast and jalapeno
  • Crumbed Halloumi salad $17.90
    • coconut crumbed halloumi skewer on salad with pear, walnut and beetroot harissa
  • Seed Toast $6.50
    • with jam, vegemite, peanut butter or marmalade
  • Zany Zeus halloumi $17.90
    • in coconut crumb with pear and walnut Smith's beetroot and harissa relish
  • Patate arrosto con rosmarino $6.50
  • Verdure $8.50
  • Stracciatella alla Romana $14.50
    • Vegetable broth with fluffed Parmesan, egg and basil
  • Agnello alla Griglia con Bietoli e Past $34.50
    • Chargrilled lamb rump, braised silverbeet and rice shpaed pasta
  • Agnolotti alla Piemontese $26.00
    • Braised beef pasta parcels with butter sage sauce
  • Pappardelle con Anatra $27.50
    • Large pasta ribbons with braised duck sauce
  • Osso Bucco con Risotto Milanese $31.50
    • Venison shin on bone , braised in red wine, tomato, vegetables, saffron rice
  • Grigliata Impanata di Pesce $19.50
    • Grilled prawn, squid and mussels in herbed bread crumbs
  • Sojourn Salad Bowl (VGF) $15
    • Baby spinach, roasted kumara, quinoa, carrot, goat feta, roasted beetroot, olives with green herb dressing
  • Beef & Chorizo Burger $19
    • Chorizo & beef patty, onion jam, mixed greens, tomato, parmesan crisp in a focaccia bun with a side of tempura kumara
  • Soup of the Day $9
    • Please ask for today’s special
  • Creamy Kale Risotto (VGF) $15
    • Creamy kale risotto, confit cherry tomato, feta and basil pesto marinated mushrooms
  • Chicken & Leek Pie $12
    • Creamy chicken pie with a side of Sojourn garden salad
  • Catch of the Day $18
    • Beer battered or pan-fried fish fillet with fries, garden salad and lemon
  • Zelati Gelato $8
    • Choice of two scoops of gelato (vanilla, chocolate or berry) in a brandy basket
  • Salmon $25
    • Aoraki pan seared salmon fillet, onion & spinach salad, warm potato, white wine cream sauce
  • Pulled Pork Quesadilla $14.50
  • On Toast $13.50
    • Balsamic Mushrooms
  • On Toast $6.50
    • Bagel w Citrus cream & Jam
  • Steak Sandwich with fries $19.50
  • Eggs Benedict w Bacon or Spinach $16.50
  • On Toast $8
    • Beans
  • On Toast $8
    • F/R Eggs
  • Vege Cannery $18.50
    • Eggs, Rosti, Spinach & Beans on toast
  • DAMNED
    • CAMEMBERT, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AVOCADO, CASHEW NUTS, FRESH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS & ONIONS. OPTIONAL: PINEAPPLE OR JALAPENO
  • SLOTH
    • TUNA, ONIONS MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES TOPPED WITH GARLIC MAYO & LEMON PEPPER
  • CREATOR
    • CREATE YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE OF UP TO 8 TOPPINGS: PEPPERONI, CORN, PINEAPPLE, GHERKINS, BLACK PEPPER, TOMATOES, ANCHOVIES, SALAMI, GARLIC, OLIVES, ASPARAGUS, OREGANO, CAPERS, CAPSICUM, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, BACON, CHAMPAGNE HAM, PARMESAN
  • PRAWN HORNS $7.00-$5.00
    • 1/2 DOZ IN A WONTON PASTRY & DIP
  • WE OFFER A GLUTEN FREE ORIGINAL BASE OPTION.
  • WEDGES $5.00
    • CAJUN OR LEMON PEPPER & DIP
  • OUR ORIGINAL BASE HAND STRETCHED FOR THOSE THAT LIKE A THIN BASE AND SPREAD OUT TOPPINGS.
  • MAYHEM
    • CHICKEN, PEANUT SATAY, SWEET CHILLI, CAPSICUM & ONIONS
  • Chameleon house-churned ice creams & sorbets $16.00
  • Warm house-made roti w/ capsicum-hazelnut dip & baba ghanoush $6.00
  • Yellowfin tuna w/ kale, shitake mushroom, miso eggplant, roast garlic & balsamic teriyaki (All individual seasonal plates are portioned between starter and main sizes) $26.00
  • Omelette with a choice of three fillings from below $19.00
    • Ham, salmon, cheese, tomato, capsicum, herbs, spinach, mushroom, onion or truffle oil
  • Blue cheese risotto w/ butternut pumpkin, walnuts, quince syrup, rocket $26.00
  • Creamy, sharp Peninsula blue mould ripened blue cheese made b barry's bay. Cheese on the banks peninsula, using pasteurised cows milk and traditional rennet (60g/ 120g) $25.00/ $32.00
  • Venision loin w/ pommes de terre macaire, truffled leek liason, caramelised apple & crenberry (All individual seasonal plates) $26.00
  • Hot-smoked akaroa salmon w/ roast fennel, tomato, caper, spinach, black olive sauce (All individual seasonal plates are portioned between starter and main sizes) $26.00
  • Falafel burger $5.00
  • Falafel
  • Cajun donor salad $8.50
  • -Large $8.00
  • Chicken
  • -Mini $10.00
  • -Large $11.00
  • Mix donor salad $8.50
  • - multi-grain or ciabatta
  • - ham & cheese
  • Brioche French Toast $16.50
  • Toasted Muesli $12.00
    • with berry compote & honey yoghurt
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • with bacon, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, kransky sausage, hash browns, eggs (poached, fried or scrambled) & home-made chutney
  • - bacon, smoked salmon, kransky sausage $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • (ham& hollandaise)
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • multi-grain or ciabatta (poached, fried or scrambled)
  • Chicken liver pate $13.00
    • withport jelly, toasted ciabatta
  • Charcuterie Board for two $23.00
    • selection of speciality deli meats, olives, house relish, cheese and fresh breads
  • Potato & Herb Rosti $19.00
    • smoked salmon, potato & herb rosti, tomato and caper dressing
  • Fat cut chips $7.00
    • with aioli
  • Salt & pepper squid $12.00
    • withlime pickle
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • maple cured ham, toasted muffin withhollandaise
  • Cheese board $18.00
    • selection of three cheeses, house chutney, jelly and crackers
  • Breakfast burger $21.00
    • sausage, egg, bacon, smoked tomato relish & black pudding hash brown
  • • Hot English Mustard
  • • Honey Mustard
  • Spicy Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of spicy beef & pork manuka smoked
  • Extra Sausage $4.00
  • Mild Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of beef & pork manuka smoked
  • • Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Moroccan Lamb $7.00
    • Pure NZ Lamb rich with Moroccan flavours and raisins giving a tasty burst of sweetness.
  • • Dijon Mustard
  • CHICKEN
    • Marinated free-range chicken, baby spinach leaves, corn salsa, chipotle mayo
  • BACON or ​CORIANDER ​stuffed Jalapeno with 2 kinds of cheese, dipping sauce - Chipotle mayo or lime & black pepper mayo
  • FISH
    • Freshly battered fish, ‘slaw, lime & black pepper mayo, capers.
  • PULLED PORK
    • 12hr slow cooked free range pork, apple & fennel ‘slaw, chipotle mayo, Pepitas.
  • CRISPY POTATO
    • Potato in a crispy tortilla, Jalapeno ricotta, ‘slaw, Salsa verde, pepitas
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