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

  • Fish Burger $13.00
    • Crumbed sh llet with lettuce, tomato, red onion, guacamole and tartare sauce
  • Ribaldo $6.90
    • White fillets, soft flakes, meaty flavour and mistakenly under rate in NZ
  • Cajun Fish Burger $12.00
    • Grilled Cajun coated fish fillet, mint yogurt and lettuce with tomato, red onion and cucumber salsa
  • Butterfly Tuna $14.20
    • Beautiful firm white to pink fillets, high in Omega 3 and similar to Kingfish
  • John Dory $14.40
    • Prized by recreational fisher's this is a wonderful tasting species with white fillets, delicate texture and good flavour - A real treat when available at The Chippery and a staff favourite
  • Baked Mussels $6.00
    • With parsley and herb crust
  • Moki $6.80
    • Nice large white fillets with a big flake, meaty texture and medium flavour profile
  • Homemade Coleslaw $5.00
    • Seasonal favourites - radishes, fennel, celery, carrot, red cabbage, white cabbage, herbs coated in our own wholegrain mustard yoghurt dressing
  • Groper fillet with braised lettuce, prawns, sauce Jacqueline, sprouting broccoli and pistachio $38.00
  • Risotto of paua, peas, parsley and parmesan prawns, parsley and parmesan $18.00
  • Spiced calamari with chorizo, witlof, baby beetroot, pea tendrils, and parsley puree $18.00
  • Spice crusted elk fillet with caramelised sweetbreads, pickled raspberries, baby onions and kale $37.00
  • Gremolata crumbed lambs' brains with pulled tripe, celeriac, nasturtium and egg $17.00
  • Grilled lamb rack with braised shoulder, du puy lentils, black cardamom, carrot puree and brussels sprouts $37.00
  • Poached free-range eggs on sourdough with spinach, bacon and hollandaise sauce $18.00
  • Porcini crusted beef fillet with smoked brisket, parsnip puree, spinach and pickled peppercorns $37.00
  • FREGOLA $21.50
    • Pulled chicken, red greens, baby carrots, radish, parsley, Nigella seeds + apple dressing.
  • Broken chicken sausage, French tarragon, shaved fennel, parmesan + dill. $27.00
  • Flat mushroom, roast garlic, thyme, parlsey + pea tendrils. $26.00
  • HALLOUMI $22.50
    • Watermelon, blackberry, raddichio, poppyseeds, basil .
  • WET RISOTTO $23.00
    • Globe artichoke, roasted garlic lemon, parmesan
  • Warmed olives $8.50
  • Rolled fennel seed pork, ricotta, almonds + rocket $16.00
  • Tomato, raddichio, oregano, buffalo mozzarella. $ 27.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese, English mustard on polenta bread $ 12.00
  • Aged cheddar sandwich with chutney, pickled onion and watercress $ 11.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese and pickle on toast $ 12.00
  • Sardines on toast with lemon and olive oil $ 10.00
  • Goat's cheese, honey and pink pepper on toast $ 11.00
  • Salami and aged cheddar on rye $ 13.00
  • Goats cheese, walnut and honey baguette $ 13.00
  • Toast and jam or peanut butter $ 7.50
  • Lamb Slices with Cumin on Sizzling Plate ** º $23.80
  • Si-Chuan Style Sautéed Chicken Breast Slices (Boneless) with Chili & Pepper corn * ººº $23.80
  • -Deep Fried Spring Rolls
  • -Deep Fried Wontons
  • Crayfish POA
  • -Beef $16.80
  • Spring Rolls 3pc $7.50
  • Roast Duck (Half Duck, Bone-in) $26.80
  • VEGETABLE $8.50
  • LEMON CHICKEN $11.80
  • ROAST PORK $9.80
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
  • PAUA FRITTER $2.80
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $0.80
  • STUFF MUSHROOM $2.50
  • MUSSELS HALF DOZEN $6.20
  • Snack Platter for Two $23.00
    • Peri peri chicken tenders, beef skewers, broccoli & cheese bites, crumbed prawns, salad and rustic fries
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • W/ vanilla ice cream
  • Chicken Breast $28.50
    • Marinated w/ portuguese seasoning
  • Whipped Mash Potato $6.00
  • Fresh NZ Fish of the Day POA
    • Please ask our helpful staff about today's creation
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Ask our staff for today's special, served w/ loaf bread
  • Slow Braised Pork Belly $30.50
    • W/ kumara puree, sauteed savoy cabbage, roasted balsamic beets & port wine jus
  • Vivant Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Marinated chicken thigh in a wholemeal bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, beetroot & horopito relish, marinated feta and rustic fries
  • Lamb shish $13.50
  • Chicken $14.00
  • Mixed falafel $13.50
  • Chicken $11.00
  • Combo $4.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Lamb $9.00
  • Mujiver $11.00
  • Combo $4.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • 1/4 CHICKEN & CHIPS $8.50
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $10.00
  • Satay Pork $9.50
  • Spring Roll each $2.00
  • Chicken or Beef or BBQ pork $9.50
  • Sweet & Sour $10.00
  • Ginger Spring Onion Beef $9.50
  • Beef Chinese Vegetables $9.50
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $17.90
    • Boneless tandoori roasted chicken pieces cooked with mixed vegetables
  • Chicken Korma $9.50
  • Chicken Biryani $18.90
    • Chicken cooked with rice and fruits and nuts and spices
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
  • Paneer Makhani $16.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with rich tomato and creamy sauce
  • Pakora $6.90
    • Fresh mixed vegetable battered with chickpea flour and fried in deep oil
  • Fish Malabari $19.90
    • Boneless skinless fish fillets cooked in a creamy curry base with mild spices, capsicum, onions and tomatoes
  • Masala Dosa $14.00
    • Dosa stuffed with potatoes
  • Dinner Box $9.70
    • 1 x Chips 2 Chicken Thighs 1 Drum or 2 Wings
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $17.90
  • Egg Benedict $11.90
  • Drumstick $1.70
  • -Combo $8.80
  • B.E.C.T with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
  • Cheese $5.00
  • T-Bone Steak with Chips or Wedges $16.90
  • Egg on toast $5.00
    • Poached or scrambled eggs
  • Blueberry muffin
  • Ham & cheese $3.50
  • ●Filled rolls
  • French toast $10.00
    • With bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Mince pie $2.90
  • Seafood $3.50
  • Egg with mayo $3.50
  • Chicken & chips $10.00
    • 2 pieces
  • Scrambled or poached eggs & toast $8.00
  • Bacon & Vegetable $7.00
    • Pumpkin, kumera & ginger
  • Hot B.L.T $6.50
  • Porridge with cream & brown sugar $7.00
  • Bacon & eggs $11.00
  • Gale's gourmet burgers $7.50 / $9.00
  • Omelette $11.00
  • Yellow Curry $12.50
    • Yellow curry with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Thai Noodle Soup $12.50
    • Thai soup with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Larb $12.50
    • Thai spicy salad with choice of minced chicken, beef or pork
  • Angel Wings $10.00
    • Chicken wings stuffed with minced pork, vermicelli rice noodle and vegetables
  • Tom Yum Soup $12.50
    • Hot and sour soup with choice of chicken or tofu
  • Tod Mun Pla $8.50
    • Thai fish cakes
  • Roti $3.00
  • Goong Hom Pha $8.50
    • Prawns wrapped in wonton skin
  • Hand cut chips & fresh aioli $8.00
  • Muesli homemade $10.00
    • w fruit & yoghurt
  • Shared platter for two $18.00
  • Tender chicken supreme stuffed with mushrooms, apricot, & spinach served with turned vegetables & broccoli with warm cider & orange vinaigrette $26.00
  • Soft meringue roulade with vanilla mascarpone & fruit compote $13.00
  • Tomato pasta
  • Bangers & mash $15.00
    • w a rich onion gravy
  • Nuggets & chips
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