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

  • Vietnamese Chicken Salad [GF] $14.00
    • Lemongrass chicken, slaw, herbs, mung bean, chilli
  • Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken [GF] $12.00
    • Thai basil mayo
  • Donut Balls $9.00
    • Lemongrass sugar, Yuzu curd
  • Black Sesame $9.00
    • Honeycomb pieces
  • Mince + Cheese Dumplings $11.00
    • Pan fried, pale ale, aged cheddar [trust us] (4)
  • Sago $8.00
    • Sago pudding, ginger + coconut broth, kiwifruit
  • Classic Pork $10.00
    • Braised pork shoulder, mustard greens, peanuts
  • Crispy Tofu [VE,GF] $11.00
    • Marinated crispy tofu, ginger, fried shallot, chilli sauce
  • Italiana $26.50
    • mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto, cherry tomato, pecorino cheese, balsamic and olive oil
  • Balsamic marinated figs $11.00
    • with vanilla gelato topped with sliced almonds
  • POLPETTE $12.00
    • Organic lamb and beef meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs
  • Spaghetti and meatballs $12.00
  • Spaghetti with Neapolitan sauce $10.00
  • Quattro Formaggi $24.50
    • mozzarella, parmesan, provolone and gorgonzola with cherry tomatoes and basil
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
    • Pizza Bread, Garlic infused olive oil, oregano, touch of sea salt – baked in wood fired oven
  • CONCHIGLIONI PORK AND FENNEL $26.50
    • Pasta shells filled with free range pork, fragrant fresh fennel and mozzarella cooked in chef’s special Neapolitan sauce
  • Sirloin Sizzler $25.5
    • served with beer battered fries & salad or seasonal veges with your choice of mushroom sauce or garlic butter, cafe paris butter or plain
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.5
    • 3 scoops with wafer & whipped cream
  • Combination Basket $9.5
    • 3 chicken nuggets, 2 fish bites, 2 mini hot dogs & fries
  • Bowl of Fries $5.5
  • Seasonal Vegetables $4.8
  • Fried Egg $2.0
  • T-Bone Steak $29.0
    • served with beer battered fries & salad or seasonal veges with your choice of mushroom sauce or garlic butter, cafe paris butter or plain
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $5.0
    • 2 scoops with wafer & whipped cream. select your ice-cream: strawberry, chocolate or vanilla. selecy your topping: strawberry, chocolate, caramel or passionfruit
  • Bubble & squeak $5
  • Steamed ginger pudding $12
    • poached tamarillo & butterscotch cream
  • Coconut chia seed parfait $13
    • watermelon, berries, passionfruit, nuts, local honey
  • Bread & dukkuh w Kapiti Olive oil $7
  • Fruit kebabs $5
  • Front Room granola $11
    • fresh berries, greek yoghurt , honey
  • Turkish eggs $16
    • tomato & red capsicum ragout, yoghurt, chilli, sumac, brown butter, grilled flat bread
  • Sauteed broccoli, garlic, chilli & ricotta salata $7
  • Pan-fried Prawn tails, garlic butter sauce, lemon, Italian parsley & tagliatelle $22.90
  • Rosewater cream, lychee sorbet, raspberry gel, berries, crushed meringue $16.90
  • Sautéed courgettes, garlic, mint, pickled chilli $9.90
  • Beef Fillet, Café de Paris butter, fries $38.90
  • Soft-shelled Crab, roasted pork belly, sweet tamarind, peanut slaw, coconut dressing $22.90
  • Corn fed Duck liver Pâté, Pedro Ximénez syrup, feijoa & saffron chutney $18.90
  • Fries $7.90
  • Roasted whole Sole, seaweed butter, stirfried greens & pickled ginger dressing $38.90
  • Chicken $11.90
  • LEMON FISH w/Rice $12.90
  • Paua fritter-Genuine $6.90
  • Chicken Work w/Chicken, bacon & cheese $9.90/$14.10
  • Hot Dog $2.80
  • Mini Pack $11.50
    • 1 Fish, 4 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Hot dog, 2 Potato fritter, Small Chips tomato or tartare sauce
  • Shrimps $12.90
  • Seafood Combination $13.90
    • 1 fish, 3 Squid Rings, 2 Mussels, 1 Prawn
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Eggs on Toast $7.00
    • Eggs on toast cooked the way you like it
  • Hawaiian $4.80
  • 1 Crabstick
  • Hamburger - Plain $4.00
  • Oysters- Seasoned $.
  • Eggs Florentine $12.50
    • Poached eggs with baby spinach on chunky bread and hollandaise sauce
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Fresh fish taco in a soft shell tortilla with chipotle mayo & tomato salsa with salad $19.00 / Kids size $9.00
  • Pulled pork & bbq sauce roller three for $16.00
  • Chorizo & paprika aioli roller three for $16.00
  • Beef, smash avocado & bacon with tomato relish $18.00
  • Gluten-free chocolate brownie with vanilla bean ice cream & salted caramel sauce $12.00
  • Polenta Pont Neuf chips with smoked paprika aioli $14.00
  • Bruschetta of roasted pumpkin, tomato, feta & pesto $12.00
  • Beef, saute mushroom & blue cheese mayo $18.00
  • Summer Fruit Platter $8
    • Chefs selection of fresh fruit with a side of whipped cream
  • Asian Chicken Salad Bowl (GF) $15
    • Wai wai noodles, chicken, carrot, capsicum, baby corn, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, fresh coriander, mung bean sprouts and ginger sesame dressing
  • Curry of the Day (GF) $15
    • (Please ask for today’s special) Served with steamed rice, raita & papadum
  • Chicken & Leek Pie $12
    • Creamy chicken pie with a side of Sojourn garden salad
  • Casarecce Pasta $15
    • Sicilian sauce, roasted eggplant, shaved parmesan, kale pesto
  • Apple Crumble $8
    • Granny Smith cinnamon apple crumbs with vanilla gelato
  • 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
  • 1/2 CHICKEN & CHIPS $13.00
  • CHICKEN DINNER $14.00
    • 1/4 chicken
  • BLUE COD
  • OYSTER DINNER
    • 6 oysters
  • FISH BURGER $6.20
  • TARAKIHI $7.80
  • VEGE ROLL $2.50
  • CRAYFISH FRITTER
  • Mushroom
  • Brie $0.50
  • Salami
  • Pulled pork
  • Pineapple
  • Tomato
  • Sundried tomato $1.00
  • Salmon $1.50
  • Steak & Mushroom
    • Whole mushrooms on top of prime Steak
  • Quiche $5.20
  • Lasagne
    • Lasagne topping with creamy cheese sauce on a spicy beef mince and tomato base
  • Quiche
    • bacon Egg Cheese and vegetales
  • Mince Savouries
    • Quality beef mince with added vegetables
  • Curry Chicken
    • Tasty chicken fillet with a mild curry and vegetables
  • Large $5.20
  • Peppered Steak
    • Prime Chunky beef steak with a generous sprinkling of cracked black pepper
  • Vegetarian Sushi $1.50
  • Salmon Nigiri $1.50
  • Prawn Salad $2.00
  • Salmon & Cream Cheese $2.00
  • Spicy Chicken $1.00
  • Potato & Beef Korokke $2.50
  • Tuna Nigiri $2.00
  • Spicy Prawn $1.50
  • Mix Vegetable Pakora $6.00
    • Deep fried fresh seasonal vegetables mixed with spices and chickpea flour.
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Selected lamb pieces simmered in a coriander, onion, ginger and garlic.
  • Vegetarian $50.00
    • (Minimum of two people..per person)........$25 Entree Onion Bhaji / Veg. Pakora / Vegetable Samosa. Mains Dal Makhani / Aloo Gobhi / Mutter Paneer / Subzi Meloni (All Served with complimentary Naan & Rice)
  • Aloo Gobi $14.50
    • Sautéed potatoes and fresh cauliflower cooked with spices.
  • Fish Curry $18.50
    • Boneless pieces of fish cooked with plain onion gravy.
  • Paneer Manchurian $17.50
    • Paneer cooked with garlic, onion and celery.
  • Reshmi Kebab $9.50
    • Minced chicken rolls, mixed with spices and cooked in a tandoor.
  • PLAIN NOODLE SOUP
  • CHICKEN / PORK / BEEF $10.00
  • THAI SAUCE WITH RICE
  • SEAFOOD $12.00
  • PAD THAI / CHAR KUEY TEOW
  • COMBINATION $14.00
  • CHICKEN / PORK / BEEF $12.00
  • RED / GREEN CURRY WITH RICE
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