Wafu Bistro in Nelson Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Miso Soup $7.00
    • Traditional miso soup with tofu & vegetables.
  • Edamame $9.00
    • Boiled soy beans seasoned with sea salt.
  • Tsukemono $7.00
    • Assorted Japanese pickles.
  • Goma-Wakame $7.00
    • Sesame infused seaweed salad.
  • Fried Retropina $10.00
    • Smelt fish from Harihari river of the west coast lightly coated in cornstarch and deep fried. Served with sea salt and lemon.
HOT BITES HOT BITES
  • Chawan-Mushi $9.00
    • Light and savory steamed egg custard with assorted seafood.
  • Agedashi Tofu $14.00
    • Deep fried tofu with dash broth and seasoned with bonito flakes and spring onions.
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • Panko-crumbed, deep fried calamari served with pickled mayo for dipping
  • Tempura Prawn $3.50
  • Tempura Salmon $4.00
  • Tempura White Fish $3.50
  • Tempura Vegetables (3pc) $4.00
SASHIMI SASHIMI
  • Assorted Sashimi $21.00
    • Tuna, Ora King salmon, white fish of the day.
  • Ora King Salmon Sashimi $20.00
    • Premium Salmon from Marlborough Sound.
  • Tuna Sashimi $20.00
    • Tuna of the day.
  • Usu-Zukuri $14.00
    • Thin slices of the white fish of the day served with ponzu sauce.
  • Poki $17.00
    • Medley of tuna, salmon, and white fish marinaded in spiced soy dressing.
NIGIRI & DON NIGIRI & DON
  • Nigiri A La Carte
    • Nigiri of today's fish with pricing per 2 pieces.
  • Assorted Nigiri - 7pc $20.00
    • Tuna, salmon, white fish x 2, prawn, squid
  • Assorted Nigiri - 12pc $34.00
    • Tuna x 2, salmon x 2, white fish x 2, prawn, squid, scallop, flying fish roe, BBQ eel
  • Kaisen Don $25.00
    • Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.
PLATTERS PLATTERS
  • Rata $26.00
    • Platter for one: 6pc nigiri, 6pc sashimi, + bonus
  • Pohutukawa $50.00
    • Platter for two: 12pc nigiri, 12pc sashimi, + bonus
  • Nikau $72.00
    • Platter for three: 18pc nigiri, 18pc sashimi, + bonus
  • Kauri $92.00
    • Platter for four: 24pc nigiri, 24pc sashimi, + bonus
SUSHI ROLLS SUSHI ROLLS
  • Fresh Veggie $19.00
    • Cucumber, snowpea shoot, Japanese pickles, goma-wakame, ginger, and topped with avocado.
  • Teriyaki Chicken $20.00
    • Chicken thigh with teriyaki glaze and cucumber.
  • Spicy Tuna Bomb $21.00
    • spicy tuna, cucumber, snowpea shoot, topped with spicy mayo, sriraccia, tobiko (roe), and spring onion.
  • Tempura Prawn $24.00
    • Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
  • Ora Nation $23.00
    • Ora King salmon, tobiko (roe), cucumber, avocado and topped with mayo
  • Dragon $26.00
    • Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber, BBQ eel and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
  • Trio Hand Roll $15.00
    • Select your three favorite fish from our daily selection.
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Ice Cream Scoop $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with maccha green tea.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • - Medium $5.00
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $20.00
  • Crab Rangoon $11.00
    • Crispy parcels of cream cheese and crab meat served with a special in house sauce
  • - Change from Rice to Roti $3.00
  • Poached Salmon in Galangal Coconut Soup $25.00
    • Fresh poached salmon in a rich galangal coconut based soup served with mushrooms, baby tomatoes and garnished with coriander and spring onion
  • Crispy Chicken Stir Fried with Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Crispy slices of deep fried chicken stir-fry with a special in house marinade sauce, cashew nuts, finely sliced carrots, red capsicum and spring onions
  • Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
  • Miang Cocktail Salmon $12.00
    • Zesty fresh salmon with red onion, lemon zest, coriander, lemon grass, and fancy lettuce - Salmon (3) / Tofu (4)
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza $10.00
  • Hawaiian $22.00
    • Ham & mozzarella topped w/ fresh pineapple
  • Soup of the Day $15.00
    • W/ fresh baked ciabatta
  • Fish & Fries $18 Small / $24 Large
    • Fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter w/ fries, salad greens, lemon wedge & tartare sauce
  • - For One $26.00
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • Homemade muffin with your choice of salmon, spinach, mushrooms, ham off the bone or bacon served with two poached free range eggs topped w/ hollandaise
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • W/ chef's choice of seasonal sides
  • Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
    • Battered hot dogs & chips
  • Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
    • asparagus, pine nut & vincotto
  • Affogato $16.00
    • Pedro Ximenez & warm choc chip cookies
  • Crispy Prawns $24.00
    • salted melon, tomato, cucumber & yoghurt
  • Mushroom Rototo $32.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, pine nuts & raisin
  • Smoked Beef Tartare $24.00
    • fried egg, parmesan fries, mushroom & black garlic
  • Fried Broccoli $10.00
    • anchovy cream, almonds & capers
  • Vanilla Custard $16.00
    • hazelnut, rhubarb & yoghurt sorbet
  • Asparagus $12.00
    • feta, croutons, roast garlic & herb dressing
  • Chicken $15
    • Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
  • Prawn $17
    • Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
  • Salsa $7
    • with corn chips
  • Steaktaco $8
    • Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
  • Pork $17
    • Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Pork $8
    • Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
  • Carne Fajitas $22
    • Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
  • Kids Pack 3 $6.50
    • 1/2 Scoop Chips, 4 Fish Bites, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
  • Kids Pack 2 $6.50
    • 1/2 Scoop Chips, 4 Chicken Nuggets, 2 Small Donuts
  • Chocolate Explosion $3.50
  • Small Hot Dogs $1.70
  • Bacon $7.00
  • Hot Dogs $3.00
  • $37.50 Pack $37.50
    • 4 Fish, 4 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Crab Sticks, 4 Pinapple Rings, 3 Scoops
  • Corn $3.00
  • Side Salad - lettuce, cucumber, shallots with asian mayonnaise $6.50
  • Chilli Salt Squid $18.00 / $28.50
    • with fresh herbs & sprouts
  • Kaffir Lime Tart with pineapple & cream $12.00
  • Salmon $29.80
  • Lentil Dahl with chappati $13.5
  • Miso Soup $7.50
    • with tofu & shitake mushroom
  • Grilled Spiced Ciabatta with tomato chilli jam $5.90
  • Salmon Wontons $17.50
    • (4) with sesame dressing and pickled cucumber
  • Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Salad $5.70
  • Mixed S $10.9 / L $12.9
  • Falafel $1.80
  • Chicken $5.60
  • Add cheese $1.00
  • Lamb $5.40
  • Turkish bread $0.90
  • -Calamari soup $12.00
  • -Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
  • Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • -Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00
  • -Handmade egg pasta, carbonara $15.00
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • Baked eggplant $18
    • tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
  • Paella Valenciana $59
    • fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
  • Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Rib eye steak $32
    • sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
  • Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
    • Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
  • Home baked focaccia $9
    • Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
  • FIRE SMOKED SALMON (3p) $7.00
  • FIRE SCALLOP (2p) $7.00
  • EGGPLANT $17.50
  • KIDS TERIYAKI CHICKEN PLATE $7.50
  • 3pcs $7.50
  • - Assorted Sushi & Sashimi (9pc)
  • - Rice
  • MISO BEEF ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • FRESH FISH OF THE DAY Market Price
    • Your wait staff will advise.
  • SORBET OF THE DAY (GF)(DF) $13.50
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $18.00
    • Asian slaw, caramelised onions, crumbled blue cheese, toasted ciabatta, fries & aioli.
  • GLUTEN FREE BREAD ALTERNATIVE $1.00
  • LAMB RUMP SALAD $32.00
    • Mediterranean salad of couscous, apricots, almonds, cucumber, cranberry, baby spinach & cherry tomatoes w/- tzatziki dressing.
  • SEASONAL VEGETABLES $6.00
  • WARM PRAWN SALAD $13.00
    • w/- chargrilled melon, mango, rocket leaves w/- coconut dressing. (GF) (DF)
  • GARDEN FRESH SALAD $6.00
  • Turkish Inspired Lamb Toasted pita bread topped with hummus, mesclun feta salad & lamb Koftas finished with slow roast tomatoes & Tzatziki yoghurt dressing. $19.00
  • Stonegrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
  • Turkish Inspired Lamb Toasted pita bread topped with hummus, baby spinach & lamb Koftas finished with slow roast tomatoes & Tzatziki yoghurt dressing. $19.00
  • Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast Tuscan tomatoes complemented with a Tzatziki dip. $29.00
  • Petite Burger Duo Chicken & Lamb Chicken, aioli mayo, tomato, brie cheese & avocado accompanied by a lamb, tomato, feta cheese & Tzatziki yoghurt sauce in Turkish burger buns with fries & tomato jam. $23.00
  • Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & mozzarella cheese. $17.00
  • Fruit and Muesli Toasted Muesli with fresh fruit and yoghurt. $13.50
  • Pork Ribs Pork ribs basted & slow roasted in a hickery BBQ sauce pilled high on a bed of seasoned wedges & accompanied bya garden fresh salad. $19.50
  • Wedges $6.50
  • Beetroot
  • Ham
  • Handcut Agria $6.50
  • FRESH FISH OF THE DAY $4.60
    • Crumbed or Battered
  • Jalapeno Chilli Peppers
  • Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
    • 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
  • ½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
  • Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
  • Stuffed Sausages $2.90
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • (served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
  • Fries small $2.50
  • Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
  • Char Burger $6.50
  • Or just Salad $6.00
  • Karahi (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Dry curry with mixed vegetables
  • Garlic naan $3.50
  • Vindaloo (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Spicy curry
  • Tandoori chicken full $18.00
  • Matar parneer $13.50
    • Cottage cheese and green peas
  • Palak paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy
  • Biryani (prawn) $16.00
  • Mango chutney $3.00
Wafu Bistro

Wafu Bistro

location

Address

80 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035481231

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Japanese , Seafood , Sushi

features

Features

Dinner

Location
80 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand