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

  • Hotdogs 'n Chips
    • With tomato sauce
  • Salmon $28.90
    • House smoked salmon fillet with orange, current and red onion couscous, tomato chili jam and lemon mayonnaise
  • Spiced Braised Pork Belly $16.90
    • Served with granny apple chutney, shiraz syrup and ciabatta
  • Cold Smoked Chicken $22.90
    • Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
  • All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone
  • Bread and Dips $14.90
    • Freshly baked ciabatta and duo of dips
  • Cheesecake of the Day
    • Ask for today's flavour, served with vanilla ice cream and berry coulis
  • Crispy Fries
  • Market Fish $38.00
    • cauliflower, smoked aubergine, walnut, pomegranate & lime
  • Crispy Prawns $24.00
    • salted melon, tomato, cucumber & yoghurt
  • Pure Angus Beef Fillet $39.00
    • steak & cheese roll, mushrooms & onions
  • Coconut Panna Cotta $16.00
    • pineapple sorbet & pistachio wafer
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $22.00
    • toasted brioche, pickles & onion jam
  • Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
    • asparagus, pine nut & vincotto
  • Fried Potatoes $10.00
    • rosemary, crispy onions & buttermilk aioli
  • Salt Cod & Crab Cake $6.50 ea.
    • pickled cucumber, fennel & preserved lemon
  • Huevos Rancheros, corn tortilla, refried beans, eggs, fresh salsa & cheese $18.50
  • Wangapeka Artisan cheeses (2), oatmeal crackers & homemade chutney $14.00
  • Pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato $29.50
  • French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50
  • Pumpkin gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms & pecorino cheese $32.50
  • Add blackened fish $4.50
  • Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
  • Add grilled chicken $3.50
  • Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • 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!
  • Fruit Bag N/A
    • Our delicious crisp apple slices are picked from New Zealand orchards. They're fresh, washed, sliced, ready to eat and extremely yummy.
  • 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 Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
    • Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
  • Seafood Chowder $19.50
    • White fish, prawns, squid, bacon, corn, cream & salsa verde with toast
  • Today’s Soup $15
    • & toast
  • Chips $7
    • Rosemary & sea salt, aioli
  • Apple Slaw $7
    • With hazelnuts
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
    • Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
  • Thai Noodle Salad $19
    • Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
  • Thai Noodle Salad $23
    • Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Grilled chicken
  • Garlic Bread $7
    • RK garlic bread, oven roasted with parsley
  • Chicken Nibbles $10.00
    • Chicken nibbles marinated with traditional Thai spices. Deep fried until golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Samosa (vegetarian) $9.50
    • Crispy patties stuffed with potato and mixed vegetables, deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Cashew nuts $4.00
  • Phad Krapaow Mou Krob $24.00
    • Hot & spicy stir-fried crispy pork belly with chillies, basil, bean and capsicum.
  • Shrimp Toast $12.00
    • A delicious snack of mixed shrimp and garlic spread on bread, sprinkled with sesame seeds and deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Panang Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • This is a creamy coconut curry with sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00/ Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Chicken Satay $9.50
    • Tender chicken marinated in traditional spices and barbecued on skewers. Served with Thai peanut sauce.
  • Fried noddles with egg $7.00
  • 28 Tofu Curry (Dâu Hũ Xāo Cāri) $14
    • Stir-Fried Tofu with curry paste, capsicum, onion, dried mushrooms
  • 72 Chicken with Vermicelli (Miên̕ Trôn)
    • Poached chicken, vermicelli, carrot, herbs, cucumber, sprouts, peanut, peanuts and sesame
  • 11 Salt & Pepper King Tiger Prawns (Tom Rang Muô̕i) $11
    • Home made salt & pepper spread on deep-fried black King tiger prawns in shell
  • Seafood $18
    • Prawn, Squid, Scallops
  • 1 Chicken Soup (Súp Gâ) - small bowl $6
    • Chicken, dried mushroom, sweet corn, black pepper
  • ~ Hot & Spicy on request ~
  • 73 Grilled Chicken or Pork with Rice Noodles (Bun Ga/Heo Nỏủ̕ng) $14
    • House-spiced marinated chicken / pork served with rice noodles and salad of mixed lettuce, cucumber, carrot and crushed peanuts
  • ~ hot and spicy on request ~
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Caesar Salad $23.50
    • Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Garlic Prawns $28.00
    • Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
  • Fish n Chips $22.00
    • Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Caesar Salad $23.50
    • Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Fish of the Day POA
    • Ask your server for today’s catch fresh from the ocean.
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
    • Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Tagliata di tonno $20.00
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Insalata mista $8.00
    • Mesculin tomato cucumber balsamic
  • Tiramisu $14.00
  • Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
    • Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
  • -Handmade egg pasta, carbonara $15.00
  • -Calamari soup $12.00
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Sweet Chicken Omelette on rice $11.00
  • Rad Na V
    • Rice noodles topped with vegetables & light gravy. Available with:
  • Stir Fried Beef with Black Pepper & Vegetables GF $14.50
  • Stir fried crispy pork with chilli & soya bean sauce (mild, medium, hot) $11.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Choc Pot Brownie $8.00
    • Baked in a mini terra cotta pot whipped cream and ice cream
  • Extras
  • Cob Loaf $8.00
    • Baked fresh everyday and served with butter and homemade chutney
  • Mozzarella and pine nut stuffed mushrooms, potato and garlic gallettes and a side of salad
  • Vegetables / Side of Salad / Stuffed Potato / Mushrooms $5.00
  • Mozzarella and pine nut stuffed mushrooms, potato and garlic gallettes and a side of salad
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $17.00
    • A generous serving of slow cooked sticky ribs, homemade French fries and freshly made coleslaw
  • GLUTEN FREE
  • Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
  • Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
  • Chocolate and Almond cake White chocolate mousse, Berry coulis, nut praline, candied orange zest (gf) $14.5
  • Braised Ox Cheek White bean and Dijon puree, crispy Chorizo, Jus $14.5
  • Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
  • Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
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