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

  • Moeraki Mussels $17.50
    • Green lipped mussels simmered to perfection in our homemade green curry sauce.
  • Side Vegetables $5.00
  • James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $23.50
    • Porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and gravy. Served with toasted Ale House bread.
  • Streaky Bacon $6.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • The Highlander $00.00
    • Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
  • Speight's Pie $21.20
    • Homemade pie of the day served with side salad & fries. Our friendly staff will let you know what the chef has created today. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pie
  • Ale House Gravy $2.50
  • Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50
  • Ora King Salmon maple seared, buttermilk & jalapeno dressing, corn, cucumber & radish $19.50
  • Add grilled chicken $3.50
  • Green salad or mixed vegetables or roasted potato or house fries $5.00
  • Harbourlight breakfast; bacon, hash brown, free range eggs, breakfast sausage $18.00
  • Wakefield Quay lime pie, lime jelly, coconut, biscuit base & whipped cream $14.00
  • Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50
  • Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
  • Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
  • Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint
  • Corn chowder with fish, calamari, mussels & Cloudy Bay clams, served with focaccia $18
  • Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
  • Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
  • Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
  • Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
  • Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18
  • NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
  • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
    • Peppers, red onion, cheese
  • Beef Burger $10.00
    • Home made beef patty with caramelised onion, beetroot, salad
  • Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
  • Kumara Chips $6.50
  • Battered Sausage $3.20
  • Garden Salad Box $7.50
  • Margarita 7” $10.00 / 12” $16.00
    • Cheese, tomato and basil oil
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Meat lovers $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Salame al cioccolato $14.00
    • Cookies walnut, chocolate
  • Tiramisu $14.00
  • Tagliata di tonno $20.00
  • -Tuna steaks $20.00
  • -Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • -Calamari soup $12.00
  • Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
    • Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
  • Baked eggplant $18
    • tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • Lamb rump $30
    • green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
  • Pan fried market fish $30
    • summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
  • 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
  • French goat cheese tartelette $18
    • roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
  • N1. Moo Dang $16.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with our home made honey pork and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
  • Seafood $17.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • M3. Pad Ped Nor Mai
    • Stir fried bamboo shoots with fresh sliced peppers in our red curry sauce with your choice of
  • M6. Pad King
    • Stir fried ginger stips wok fried with mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of
  • Fried Egg Noodles $6.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.00
  • TAKOYAKI $7.50
    • 7pcs Octopus Ball
  • EGGPLANT $17.50
  • CHICKEN SESAME KATU $19.50
    • Crumbed chicken with original vegetable sauce and sesame
  • ASSORTED SUSHI $16.50
    • Chef's choice 8pc Sushi
  • AGEDASHI TOFU $7.50
  • 6pcs $14.50
  • - Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
  • FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB $7.50
  • Smoked White Warehou $16.00
    • with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
    • with nuoc cham
  • Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
    • with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
  • Charcuterie $20.00
    • selection of terrines, cured meats, olives, cheese, & fig and walnut bread
  • French Onion Soup $16.00
    • with gruyere and croutons
  • Pork Sausage, Roast Capsicum & Olives $24.00
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.00
    • with tartar, and coleslaw
  • Cauliflower Pakora $9.00
    • with tamarind, and yogurt
  • Cheese Board $15
    • a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
  • Garlic Bread $8
    • sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
    • accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
  • Soup of the Day $12
    • made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
  • Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
    • seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
  • Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
    • filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
  • Tofu chermoula $24
    • spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
  • Field Mushroom $12.50
    • roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Sandwich $ 16.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
  • COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
  • SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
    • A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
  • Sandwich $10.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY
  • SALMON CHOWDER $ 16.00
    • Beautiful chowder with Moroccan flavored hot smoked salmon, fluffed milk, fresh herbs and crispy mini ciabattas. (only available from May - October)
  • HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
    • Crunchy chips served in a special way.
  • SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
    • Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
  • PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
    • Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
  • Shredded Chicken, Bacon, Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Dressing (DF)(GF) $8.50
  • Bacon / Chicken / Salmon, Halloumi / Baked Beans $5.00
  • Roasted Beetroot Salad (V)(GF) $15.00
    • With feta, salad greens, toasted seeds and a balsamic dressing
  • B.L.A.T Focaccia $16.50
    • Bacon , Lettuce, guacamole, sliced tomato and aioli served on focaccia
  • Gluten Free Bread available on request for additional $1.50
  • Toasted Bagel $7.00
    • Homemade Strawberry, raspberry & lemon jam / Cream Cheese and pesto
  • S = Small / L = Large
  • Burger of the Week $17.00
    • See our specials board for this week's burger. Served in toasted focaccia with crisp salad leaves
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Bruschetta Bread $8.50
    • fresh tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
  • Chilli Penne $22.50
    • prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
  • Olive $17.00
    • spinach, olives, feta, red onion, tzaki
  • Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
    • Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
  • Deep fried Calamari $18.50
    • with green salad, tomato, cucumber, sweet chilli sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken $19.50
    • mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
  • Vegetables $7.50
  • Salt and pepper squid $12.50
    • deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
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

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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