Sweet Mother's Kitchen in Wellington Menu

SMALL BEGINNINGS SMALL BEGINNINGS
  • SMK Cornbread $5.50
    • Southern Soul food smothered in melting butter…
  • Chuckles Curly Fries $7.50
    • SMK's famous curly fries with Creole mayo
  • Swamp Dip $11.50
    • A heated spinach and artichoke cheesy dip, served with toasted baguette or corn chips
  • Hush Puppies $11
    • Cornmeal nuggets with corn kernels, onion, and jalapenos Served with Louisiana cocktail sauce  & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • Hastie’s Hot Wings $13.50
    • Spicy chicken wings with blue cheese sauce and celery sticks
  • Corn Chips $8.50
    • With salsa and guacamole
  • Madam Ruby's crab dip $14
    • Crab, prawn & cheeses combined in a delicately spiced warm dip + corn chips
  • Blossom’s grilled chicken $14.50
    • Mesclun salad greens, red onion, tomato, spicy pumpkin seeds and crispy tortilla strips - with lightly spiced grilled strips of chicken breast
  • Blossom’s grilled chicken $15.50
    • with spiced grilled Tarakihi
  • Mother knows best (Vegetarian) $14.50
    • Mesclun salad greens, red onion, tomato, spicy pumpkin seeds and crispy tortilla strips, with grilled tempeh, beetroot and feta cheese
STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE
  • Seafood chowder $15
    • Scallops, mussels, shrimp & fish in a smooth, creamy soup with baguette toast
  • Gumbo $16.50
    • Traditional South Louisiana, brown roux soup with chicken & Andouille sausage, served with rice
  • Prawn Monica $20.50
    • Based on a favourite dish from the N’ awlins Jazz Festival. Spiral pasta and prawns in a smooth, creamy sauce made with the ‘Trinity" (green capsicum, onion and celery)-the base of many a New Orleans dish- garlic, and a hint of Creole spice
  • Mr P's porky $16.50
    • Slow cooked smoked pork belly with Crystal spiked apple sauce + salad
  • Jambalaya $23
    • Chicken, prawn and Andouille sausage combined with a Creole tomato sauce to make this famous Louisiana dish
  • Mad dog ribs $16.50
    • Tender slow cooked beef short ribs with bourbon mash + salad greens
  • SMK bbq prawns $18
    • New Orleans style in a rich Worcherstershire spiked buttery sauce with lemon + Cajun buttered baguette toast- for dipping
  • Fried Chicken $17.50
    • Buttermilk soaked fried chicken strips with curly fries, coleslaw & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • The "Moose" $13.50
    • The ultimate in comfort food made with gruyere cheese and a hint of truffle oil
  • Enchiladas $17.50
    • Two corn tortillas filled with creamy mushroom, roast pumpkin & green chilli. Smothered in tomato sauce & grilled with cheese. Served with Mexican brown rice and salad greens
  • Freddy's eggplant bake $19.50
    • Eggplant layered with fresh basil, Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese baked in a tomato-based sauce. Served with Green Goddess dressed salad
THE REAL DEAL THE REAL DEAL
  • Cajun blackened Tarakihi fish $27
    • with bourbon mash + salad + Remoulade sauce
  • 'Send it' Jerk Chicken $24.50
    • Chicken breast tenderised in Carribbean spiced marinade with a hint of rum, then coated in a house-made jerk rub - salsa & lime + red beans & rice
  • RCA ribs $25.50
    • Tender, hickory smoked, lip smacking ribs, smothered in SMK’s BBQ sauce + curly fries
  • Bananas Foster $10.25
    • A New Orleans favourite. Bananas sautéed in a caramel sauce flambéed in white rum and banana liquor served with vanilla ice cream
  • Homemade Pies N/A
    • Check with wait staff on availability. Served with cream or yogurt.  Ice cream $2 extra
  • Apple pie $8.50
    • Just like your sweet mother used to make.
  • Pecan and bourbon pie $8.50
    • Deliciously sticky pie with a hint of Bourbon, laden with pecans
  • Peanut putter pie $8.50
    • A chocolate cookie crust with a chilled, whipped peanut butter filling
  • Rhubarb & strawberry streusel $8.50
    • Delicious fruit baked in a pie with a crumble like topping
  • Key lime pie $8.50
    • Crumb base with sweet, lime mousse-like filling
  • Banana cream pie $8.50
    • A pie crust lined with banana slices & topped with a delicate homemade custard
  • Macaroon & chocolate mousse $8.50
    • Coconut shell with luscious chocolate filling
SIDES SIDES
  • Rice and red beans (Traditional style beans, slow cooked with a ham hock) $5
  • Rice and black beans (vegetarian) /Mesclun salad greens/ Coleslaw $5
  • Creamed spinach / Mushrooms / Potato hash $5
  • Curly Fries / Mesclun salad greens / Hush puppies / Bourbon mash $5

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kofta (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
    • meatballs
  • Mixed Vege $ 10.00
  • Vegetarian(Small/Large) $ 11.50/$14.50
  • Mixed Vege Salad $ 10.00
  • All kebabs come in wrapped bread, rolled with salads and sauces of your choice
  • Beetroot $ 4.50
  • lamb (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • Chicken and Falafel (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • CHICKEN WONTON $9.20
  • SHRIMP $10.80
  • BEEF $9.80
  • SAUSAGE $2.20
  • CHICKEN WITH NOODLES $8.30
  • BEEF $9.80
  • COMBINATION $11.50
  • EGG $8.50
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • with sourdough
  • Eggs Florentine (Spinach) $16.50
  • Muesli s/f $12.00
    • homemade at Shine, with berries & yoghurt.
  • Hashbrowns $5.00
  • g/f Toast $3.00
  • Small $8.50
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Sweetcorn Fritters & Bacon $18.00
  • Pulled Lamb Sandwich $15
    • Spiced Arabic style pulled Silver Fern lamb, mixed greens, roasted beetroot, hummus and charred onion in a farmer baguette with a side of fries
  • Creamy Kale Risotto (VGF) $15
    • Creamy kale risotto, confit cherry tomato, feta and basil pesto marinated mushrooms
  • Sojourn Salad Bowl (VGF) $15
    • Baby spinach, roasted kumara, quinoa, carrot, goat feta, roasted beetroot, olives with green herb dressing
  • Catch of the Day $18
    • Beer battered or pan-fried fish fillet with fries, garden salad and lemon
  • Caesar Salad $15
    • Romaine lettuce, free range poached egg, anchovies, streaky bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan & creamy garlic dressing
  • Bread & Dips (V) $10
    • German rye, ciabatta & focaccia chargrilled with today’s selection of dips
  • Beef & Chorizo Burger $19
    • Chorizo & beef patty, onion jam, mixed greens, tomato, parmesan crisp in a focaccia bun with a side of tempura kumara
  • Chicken & Leek Pie $12
    • Creamy chicken pie with a side of Sojourn garden salad
  • "The Real Stuff" (25ml)
  • Served with All of the following:
    • Bacon, sausage, tomato, hashbrown, mushrooms oand corned beef hash.
  • Two eggs plus TWO. $19.90
  • Fish of the Day $17.20
    • Lightly crumbed, our fresh fish fillets come with tartare sauce and lemon wedges, a hashbrown and side salad
  • Farmers Breakfast
  • Double up on toppings for an extra... $2.70
  • Garlic Bread $4.20
    • Two generous slices of French bread sauteed with lots of garlic butter and parsley.
  • Eggs Plus Two
  • WONTON SOUP (6) $7.00
  • PORK SATAY $10.50
  • PORK $10.50
  • POTATO FRITTERS $1.20
  • STEAK FRIED RICE $10.50
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • BACON & EGG $4.50
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 $4.50
  • Scotch fillet $32.90
    • w cheese and potato gratin w madeira sauce.
  • White castello (Danish white brie,mild,rich and creamy) $16.50
  • Warm sticky date and walnut pudding $15.90
    • w butterscotch and vanilla ice cream
  • Saute snails $17.90
    • w pernot ,walnut and cream sauce.
  • Crispy duck confit $37.90
    • w duck fat baked potatoes and bok choy
  • Soup of the day $14.90
    • w freshly baked muffaletta roll
  • Bok Choy $7.90
    • w extra virgin olive oil and crispy shallot
  • Pasta of roasted aubergine,caper and sweet pepper caponata. $31.90
  • Fresh Seasonal Salad $21.00
    • w/ spring vegetables, puy lentils, grains, seeds & almonds - add ham pickled kiwifruit & ricotta $25.00
  • Haloumi Burger $18.50
    • w/ mushroom stalk pate, pickled beetroot, radish, fennel & lettuce
  • Fresh Seasonal Salad $21.00
    • w/ spring vegetables, puy lentils, grains, seeds & almonds - add ham, pickled kiwifruit & ricotta $25.00
  • Hash Browns $5.50
    • w/ tomato sauce & aioli
  • - 1 egg $8.00
  • Duck & Chicken Mousse $20.00
    • w/ jowl bacon, pickled shallots, Dijon mustard & iceberg on polenta bread
  • Cocoa Husk & Oat Pancake $20.00
    • w/ coconut, yoghurt, crystalised sugar, cocoa nibs, grapefruit, mint & yuzu syrup - add streaky bacon $24.00
  • Dry Cured Bacon Sandwich $15.00
    • w/ lettuce, avocado, tomato, mayo & BBQ sauce on polenta bread - add an egg $17.00
  • Market Cheese N/A
    • with sultana sourdough, rye cracker and Braeburn apple salad
  • Snapper crudo N/A
    • with preserved lemon salsa, mint and Juno olive oil
  • 2 courses $35
  • Josper braised day boat fish N/A
    • with local crab, sea vegetables and its own sauce
  • Piccolo fritto N/A
    • with squid, monkfish and green lip mussels with spiced yoghurt and rocket
  • Confit potatoes $9
  • Fish & shellfish N/A
    • Josper braised catalan style with saffron broth and romescada
  • Mixed leaf salad $9
  • Free range ham, spinach, tomato and cheese $17.50
  • -With spinach $14.50
  • Beef & Bacon Burger $17.50
    • House made beef patty with streaky bacon, melted cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with fries and aioli.
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $14.50
    • With maple syrup
  • Make it a combo with apple or orange juice for an extra $2.00 only
  • HAM & CHEESE STICKS $10.00
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Free range eggs on toast (white, multigrain, or Gluten Free)
  • Mushroom, spinach, tomato and cheese $16.50
  • Vegetarian $16.00
    • Mushroom, Artichoke, Caper, Sundried Tomato, Onion & Olives with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Specials $20.00
    • Tuesday night - pint of Tuatara & all you can eat pizza (starting from 5.30 pm)
  • Pilsner Corned Beef, Onion, Cabbage & Cheese $9.00
  • Hot 'n' Spicy $15.00
    • Chorizo, Jalapeno, Onion, Tuatara Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & a drizzle of Hot Sauce
  • Specials $25.00
    • Weekday lunchtime - pizza & 2 half pints (starting 12.00 pm till 2.00 pm)
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives & Green Olives $7.00
  • Classic $17.00
    • Salami, Chorizo, Kransky Sausage, Onion, Mushroom with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Italian Mortadella, Hot Cabreses, Pork & Fennel Sopressa, Italian Smoked Provolone, Dutch Cumin Gouda & New Zealand Mt Peel Blue, Pickled Onions, Cornichons with toasted Rye Bread, Crostini and Feijoa Chutney $32.00
  • Small Chips $1.50
  • 4x Chicken satay with peanut Sauce $4.00
  • Calamari stir fry $18.90
  • Curry Puff 2 per serving $3.00
    • braised onions and diced sweet potatoes blended with our mix of curry spices, wrapped in puff pastry
  • Papa's Gulai Corner $18.90
    • Chef's own blend of curry paste using whole spices such as fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fresh curry leaves, tamarind juice and coconut cream in preparing this traditional gulai all Gulai served with basmati rice/fish and okra
  • Papa's Sambal Corner $18.90
    • a classic Malay sauce prepared with chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, sugar, stewed tomatoes and tamarind paste with your choice of ingredient, all sambal served with basmati rice/PRAWN
  • Chicken Roti Roll $4.50
    • served with lettuce, carrots and peanut or yofhurt sauce
  • Egg and Onion Roti $4.00
  • Pikelets $6.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar
  • Streaky bacon $4.80
  • Kids fish n’chips $12.80
    • grilled, crumbed fresh fish with chips and tomato sauce
  • Little trev $12.80
    • savoury mince served on ciabatta with an egg
  • Magic carpet $5.50
    • vanilla bean ice cream and wafers with chocolate sauce
  • Little stan $16.00
    • 150gm sirloin with chips and tomato sauce
  • Streaky bacon $4.80
  • Pikelets $13.80
    • streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana
  • steaks served with potato dauphinoise, with the choice of sauce: cipolin red wine jus, porcini mushroom butter or miso & tarragon béarnaise condiments: caramelized onions, hot english mustard, horse radish crème fraiche
  • lamb rump, mozzarella gnocchi, smoked tomato, basil $28.00
  • pizza g* add 3 for gluten free base
  • chips, ketchup, aioli g d v $8.00
  • olives, orange zest, fennel seed v g d $8.00
  • josper grilled jerk duck wings, blue cheese remoulade salad g d $12.000
  • spicy kumara bean burger, chipotle mayo, fries v / add bacon $21.00/$24.00
  • (g) gluten free, (g*) ask for gluten free bread, (d) dairy free, (v) vegetarian
  • STEAK & CHEESE
    • Cheese topping on prime beef Steak
  • POTATO TOP
    • Creamy potato topping on quality beef mince
  • LARGE $5.20
  • STEAK
    • Chunky prime beef Steak
  • SAVOURIES $1.60
  • HOT SPICY
    • Quality beef mince with a dash of Tandoori, Cumin and other spices
  • SMALL $4.20
  • STEAK & MUSHROOM
    • Whole mushrooms on top of prime steak
Sweet Mother's Kitchen

Sweet Mother's Kitchen

location

Address

5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043854444

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

American , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Mexican , Southwestern , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  After-hours ,  Craft Beer ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Cheap Eats ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand