Address
50 Johnsons Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington, 5371, New Zealand
The Short Straw Cafe in Wellington Menu
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The Short Straw Cafe in Wellington has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Bacon Eggs Tomato sausage and toast or Mixed Grill from Lunch Box. Shalimar Kebabs offers many options including Kebab with chips & small drink and Cheese. Great Wall includes a wide range like Battered chocolate bar or Beef with onion. Chicken Satay and Ayam Percik (2 pieces) (GF) from . Banana Leaf Malaysian Restaurant offers Courtenay Place Bakery and Chicken salad.
Nearby Sample Menus
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Moki $6.80
- Nice large white fillets with a big flake, meaty texture and medium flavour profile
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Zelati Raspberry Velvet $6.00
- With raspberries from Chile
- Gemfish $6.80
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Zelati Creme Caramel Gelato $6.00
- Lightly salted creme caramel
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Island Bay Bavarian Style Sausage $5.50
- Beer battered
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Handcut Agria $6.00
- These are famous hand cut chips and can be cooked separately in our gluten free fryer if necessary.
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Blue Nose $12.40
- Similar to Groper/Hapuka. Big meaty white fillets with a high oil content due to depth these tasty fish live in.
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Chicken Burger $13.00
- Southern style spiced floured breast using free-range Waitoa chicken, chipotle mayo and guacamole with crispy lettuce, red onion and tomato
- Peri-Peri $2.00
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1/4 Chicken $10.00
- Peri-Peri, Lemon and Herbs, Honey Mustard
- Salad $7.00
- Lamb Samosa $2
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Chicken Wings $10.00
- Special Wings Sauce Or Peri-Peri
- Half Rack With Chips $14.00
- Veg Noodles $10.50
- Aioli $2.00
- Gremolata crumbed lambs' brains with radicchio, baby capers and tarragon $17.00
- Roasted vine tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and organic feta $7.00
- Whitebait omelette with jellyfish, roasted wakame, tomato consomme and capers $22.00
- Spice crusted elk fillet with caramelised sweetbreads, pickled raspberries, baby onions and kale $37.00
- Pappardelle with lamb meatballs, mint, roast tomato sauce and parmesan $18.00
- Scrambled eggs with avocado, chives and tomato on toasted sourdough $18.00
- Salad of fresh figs, gorgonzola, Serrano ham and rocket $19.00
- Gremolata crumbed lambs' brains with pulled tripe, celeriac, nasturtium and egg $17.00
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MINI YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS $12.90
- mash potato roast meat of the day & gravy
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DOUBLE HERB CRUMBED BEEF SCHNITZEL $20.90
- red wine gravy seasonal vegetables & fat bird chips or mash
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SPICY FAT BIRD CHIPS $8.90
- melted cheddar & one fat bird hot sauce
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SELECTION OF BREAD $11.90
- kumara & jalapeno hummus basil pesto
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FRENCH TOAST $14.90
- grilled banana & maple syrup
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THE VEGETA BIRD $19.90
- grilled halloumi red wine onions carrot salad cos lettuce & basil pesto
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WARMED HOUSE OLIVES GF $7.90
- olives in orange thyme & garlic
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ONE FAT BIRD CAESAR $15.90
- salad w garlic croutons(add marinated chicken & anchovies $5.00)
- Baked Beans on Toast $7.00
- Garlic Mushrooms on Toast $11.00
- Beer Battered Fish with Tartar Sauce, Salad & Fries $16.00
- Prawn Risotto infused with Vodka $18.00
- Beef Burger with Tomato, Egg, Bacon & Fries $14.00
- Garlic Bread $6.00
- Pan Fried Tofu Burger in a Mushroom Sauce, Tomato, Onions & Fries $14.00
- Sweet & Sour Tofu Salad with Spinach & Crispy Noodles $15.00
- Spicy potato wedges $4.50
- 2 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 chips & 2 sausages $21.00
- ●Sweet & sour
- Half $8.50
- Shrimp $12.50
- Fish $5.60
- Hamburger $4.50
- Whole $17.00
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Chilli Chicken $16.50
- Pieces of chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya and chilli sauce
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Peshawari Naan $5.00
- Naan stuffed with dry fruits and cherries
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Vegetables Korma $15.00
- Assorted vegetables cooked in cashew nut gravy with a subtle fragrance of rose water
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Baingan Masala $15.00
- Eggplant slices cooked with Indian spices and masala
- Raita / Mango Chutney / Mixed Pickle $3.50
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Garlic Chicken $16.50
- Boneless chicken cooked with garlic and spices
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Chicken Madras $15.50
- Boneless chicken curry, cooked in coconut gravy, mustard seed, curry leaves and cream
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Vegetable Pakora $7.00
- South Indian savoury snack shaped like a doughnut, fried and served with coconut and onion chutneys
- Bougatsa $4.00
- Baklava $4.00
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Halloumi Burger $10.00
- Grilled slices of Halloumi cheese served with beetroot relish, tomato, red onion & aioli inside a toasted bun.
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Souvlaki Chicken $10.00
- Grilled chicken pieces with tomato, red onion, chips and tzatziki sauce wrapped in toasted pita bread.
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Spinach Pie $7.00
- Fresh Spinach and feta cheese baked inside layers of homemade pastry.
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Mititei $9.00
- Skinless spicy garlic sausages served with tzatziki sauce and lemon.
- Chicken Pieces Served with Pita Bread and Tzatziki in a Tray $8.00
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Souvlaki Lamb $10.00
- Grilled lamb pieces with tomato, red onion, chips and tzatziki sauce wrapped in toasted pita bread.
- Nasi Goreng (Rice) $13.80
- Fish Fillet in Sweet and Sour Sauce $18.80
- Seafood and Veyetables Noodle or Ho Fun Soup $10.50
- Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls $5.50
- Barbecue Pork and Won Ton Soup small $5.50
- Chicken and Corn Soup small $5.50
- Orange Beef $16.90
- Combination Fried Rice $10.50
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Notorius P.I.G.(GF)*(DF)* $14
- bbq pulled pork, crispy chicken, skin, pickled peppers, rainbow citrus slaw and mayo.
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Free range chicken drenched in pikle hooch $13
- Fried and tossed in our house-blend hot sauce with blue cheese dip and crunchy pickles
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Butter "Chicken" Fries
- Crinkle cut fries with paneer, garlic salt and creamy butter chicken sauce
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Not Kale (V)
- short-cut risoni, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, feta, grapes, salsa verde
- -With Chicken(V)(GF) $17
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The Schnitz $14
- crispy free-range buttermilk chicken, swet and sour pickles, shredded iceberg and chive mayo.
- gluten free, dairy free, and vegan buns available or have your burger "in the buff"[lettuce bun]# bunny bartender
- -Cheddar $2
- BLT burger $6.00
- Chips $3.00
- Dumplings (8) $5.99
- Combo Fried Rice $11.00
- -Large $14.00
- Cheese or tomato omellet $10.00
- Noodle Soup $10.00
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All day breakfast
- bacon, eggs, sausage, toast, fries and tomato
- Ma Po To Fu $14.80
- Pork with Bamboo Shoots $16.80
- Sichuan King Prawns $26.80
- Shanghai Fried Glutinous Rice Cake with Pork $16.80
- Stir Fried Chinese Vegetables $14.80
- Sweet and Sour Beef $20.80
- - Three Course $75.00
- Sweet & Sour King Prawns $28.80
- Jam with cream $4.50
- Sake apricots, butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and sliced almonds $7.50
- Bourbon peanut butter $5.00
- Honey $4.00
- Brandied Cherries - topped with chocolate ganache, whipped cream and sliced almonds $8.00
- Onion relish, rocket and soft cheese $7.50
- Gelato ice cream, nuts and sauce $12.50
- Bourbon peanut butter, banana and chocolate ganache $7.50
- Seasonal Vegetables with Oyster Sauce $11.90
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Rice $2.00 / $6.00
- Small / Large
- King Prawns Marinated in Garlic Sauce $17.90
- Crispy Chicken on Rice $13.00
- Takoyaki Balls (Octopus) - 8 pcs $7.90
- Fried Plain Buns (with condensed milk dip) (5 pcs) $5.00
- Deep Fried Wontons $6.00
- Salt and Pepper Crispy King Prawns $18.90
- Bacon, Maski, Tomato & Aioli $5.00
- Vege Sammie $5.50
- Steak & Creamy Mushroom
- Mince & Cheese
- Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
- Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
- Roast Chicken, Creamy Mushroom & Rosemary Bacon & Egg Steak & Cheese
- Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
The Short Straw Cafe
Phone
045287884
Opened hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10 AM to 3 PM
Thu
10 AM to 3 PM
Fri
10 AM to 10 PM
Sat
9 AM to 7:30 PM
Sun
9 AM to 7:30 PM
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Cafe Food , Contemporary , European
Features
EFTPOS , Takeaway , Gluten Free Options , Vegetarian Friendly , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Kids Area , Cash , Lunch , Seating , Brunch , Cards accepted , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar
50 Johnsons Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington, 5371, New Zealand
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