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

  • 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
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $13.50
  • - Vegetable $13.50
  • - Vegetable $13.50
  • Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
  • - Vegetable $22.00
  • Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
  • Smoked fish hash cakes with soft poached eggs, hollandaise & rocket $17.50
  • Zucchini bruschetta w goat cheese, chilli & mint $4 per piece
  • Baked passionfruit pot de crème w toasted coconut & mascarpone cream $12.50
  • Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
  • Mixed leaf & herb salad $6
  • Fresh made pancakes w caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple syrup & butter $17.50
  • Pan fried haloumi w apple, cucumber, pomegranate, spiced yoghurt & za'atar $14.50
  • Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
  • Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
  • Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
  • Affogato $9.50
  • Affogato $14.50
    • with liqueur
  • Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
  • Combination $12.50
    • combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs
  • Panang curry gf v $12.50
    • a spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Sweet and sour v $12.50
    • a real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, battered chicken or vegetables & tofu >>
  • Spicy herbs v $12.50
    • this dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • (available in certain meals) $13.50
  • Black pepper stir fry v * $12.50
    • fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Side of stir fry vegetables $9.90
  • Pork spare ribs (4) gf $6.00
    • marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • BBQ Cheeseburger Combo N/A
    • A tangy BBQ Cheeseburger, a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll never forget that time there was a BBQ in your burger, a party in your wallet, and you were invited.
  • Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
  • Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Georgie Pie Bacon 'N' Egg N/A
    • Meet the new Georgie Pie® Bacon 'N’ Egg. It’s the best of breakfast, baked fresh in a pie, and available all day.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
  • Strawberry Sundae N/A
    • Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce.
  • - Oven Baked Fish extra $0.50
  • Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00
  • Seafood Stick $2.20
  • Donut $3.00
  • Kumara Chips $6.50
  • Pepperoni 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
    • Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chilli, cheese
  • Battered Mussel $1.20
  • - Crumbed or Battered $4.60
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
    • Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
  • Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
    • The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
    • Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
  • Phad Rah-Nah $19.00
    • Stir fried vegetables in a thick soy-based soup over stir-fried wide rice noodles with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Piew Wan $19.00
    • Thai sweet and sour dish with pineapple, tomato and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Prik Khing Pla (crispy fish with red curry paste) $29.00
    • Crispy fish pieces stir fried with a thick spicy red curry sauce, beans, capsicum, sweet basil and shredded kaffir lime leaf.
  • TJ Tom Jued Woonsen [mild] $19.00
    • Thai clear soup with vermicelli and minced pork, garnished with spring onions.
  • Tasty, spicy, cold salads served with Thai jasmine rice. N/A
  • TY Tom Yum [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • Hot, spicy and sour Thai soup, seasoned with lemon juice, lemongrass, mushrooms, tomato, galangal and fresh coriander with your choice of: Chicken $19.00/ Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 /Vegetarian with tofu
  • Thai Fish Cake $10.00
    • Traditional Thai-style home-made fish patties, deep fried and served with sweet and sour cucumber and ground peanut dipping sauce.
  • Lemongrass Salad (Phah Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
    • Hot, spicy and refreshing. Lemongrass combined with mint, kaffir lime leaf, onions, Thai herbs and chilli, with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
  • Forest Floor $25.00
    • porcini & portobello mushrooms, red onion, baby spinach, drizzled with a feta sauce
  • Sorrento $18.00
    • pepperoni, anchovies, kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers and oregano
  • Chicken Fiesta $22.00
    • chicken, streaky bacon, baby spinach, red onion, cream cheese and berry aioli
  • Margherita $16.00
    • tomato, buffalo mozzarella, oregano and basil
  • Roast Sweet Temptation Tomatoes $3.00
  • Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Antipasto $49
    • Smoked chicken, salami, sundried tomatoes, toasted bread, chorizo, olives, pesto, onion jam, brie cheese, pickles
  • Blue Cod & Fries $28
    • Beer battered Cod, fries, salad and tartare sauce
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Old English N/A
  • Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
  • Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
    • watties sauce available upon request
  • Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
  • Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
  • Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
  • Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
  • Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
  • Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
  • Spanish Cold meat platter $25
    • Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
  • 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
  • Country style home made pork pâté $18
    • pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • West Coast whitebait omelette $22
    • Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
    • Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
  • Very Berry Smoothie $9.00
    • Berries, yoghurt, honey, passionfruit pulp orange juice and pineapple juice
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
    • A classic sundae, vanilla ice cream, with whipped cream and your choice of sauce. Caramel / Chocolate / Passionfruit / Berry
  • Salt ‘N’ Pepper Squid $12.90
    • Salt and pepper coated squid served on mesclun salad with roasted chorizo and citrus dressing
  • Bundaberg Ginger Beer Bottle LGE $4.50
  • Fries $4.90 EA
  • Toasted Sandwich $9.90
    • Your choice of 3 fillings. Served with fries. Ham / Cheese / Onion / Tomato / Egg / Mushroom / Pineapple / Bacon. Extra fillings $1.50 EA
  • Wedges $4.90 EA
  • Onion Rings $4.90 EA
  • Toasted Bagel $7.00
    • Homemade Strawberry, raspberry & lemon jam / Cream Cheese and pesto
  • Shredded Chicken, Bacon, Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Dressing (DF)(GF) $8.50
  • Served on Whole grain bread with yello's special salad mix $8.00
  • Sauteed Potatoes / Roasted Tomato / Mushrooms $4.50
  • Pumpkin, Roast Capsicum, Feta and Toasted Seeds (V)(GF) $8.50
  • Burger of the Week $17.00
    • See our specials board for this week's burger. Served in toasted focaccia with crisp salad leaves
  • Gluten Free Bread available on request for additional $1.50
  • Yello's Toasted Muesli(V) $14.00
    • with freash fruit, poached berries and toghurt
  • Fries with Aioli $7.50
  • Mezze Platter $22.50
    • Humus, tabbouleh, olives, salsa, roasted capsicum, Feta Cheese portabella mushrooms, served with homemade Turkish bread
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $18.50
    • bacon, mushroom, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
  • Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
    • Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
  • Seafood platter $38.50
    • prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
  • Hawaiian $17.50
    • with pineapple and diced ham
  • with chicken $19.50
  • Tandoori Chicken $19.50
    • mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
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

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type

Type

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Japanese , Seafood , Sushi

features

Features

Dinner

Location
80 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand