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

  • Caesar Salad $19.80
    • The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
  • Moeraki Mussels $17.50
    • Green lipped mussels simmered to perfection in our homemade green curry sauce.
  • Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
    • Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
  • Streaky Bacon $6.00
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Pasta of the Day $24.90
    • Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
  • Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
    • A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
  • Musterer's Roast Lamb Cutlets $00.00
    • Thyme infused lamb cutlets accompanied with kumara, parsnip and ginger hash, roasted vine ripened tomatoes, green beans then drizzled with our chefs special onion sauce and a rich jus. Beer Match: A pint of Speight's Distinction Ale will go great with this.
  • Bread and Dips $14.90
    • Freshly baked ciabatta and duo of dips
  • Crumbed Camembert $15.90
    • An 80's retro hit served with pear and fig chutney, green leaves and fresh bread
  • Spiced Braised Pork Belly $27.90
    • Served with garlic potatoes, seasonal salad, granny apple chutney and shiraz syrup
  • The Honest Plank $25.90
    • Crafted to share with a selection of meat, seafood, cheeses, pickles, bread and crackers
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad $22.90
    • Quinoa, toasted seeds, baby spinach and beetroot chutney served with grilled haloumi
  • Garlic Potatoes
  • Fish Fillets $19.90 or $25.90
    • Fresh fillets of fish coated in a crispy macs gold beer batter served with crispy fries, seasonal salad, house tartare and a lemon wedge
  • Calamari Salad $22.90
    • Crispy calamari, green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, lemon mayonnaise and balsami glaze
  • Sliver Fern Farms Lamb $39.00
    • artichoke, asparagus, salted grape & capers
  • Twice Baked Blue Cheese Souffle $24.00
    • pear, candied hazelnut & fig tapenade
  • Robbie's NZ Cheese Selection $23.00
    • figs, crab apple jelly, walnut & raisin bread
  • Pork Croquette $6.50 ea.
    • chipotle cream, potato & chorizo salad
  • Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
    • avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
  • Bread $10.00
    • olives & truffle butter
  • Pure Angus Beef Fillet $39.00
    • steak & cheese roll, mushrooms & onions
  • Market Fish $38.00
    • cauliflower, smoked aubergine, walnut, pomegranate & lime
  • Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
  • Affogato $14.50
    • with liqueur
  • Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
  • Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
  • Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
  • Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
  • Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
  • Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
  • Madras chicken $17
    • South Indian delight cooked with coconut-based gravy.
  • Madras $17
    • South Indian delight cooked with coconut based gravy.
  • Onion bhajee $5.5
    • Rough-cut onions battered in a spicy chickpea flour and fried.
  • Sambal $14.5
    • A classic Malaysian dish cooked in chilly-based gravy with your choice of chicken or prawns.
  • Karahi chicken $17
    • Boneless chicken sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
  • Chicken tikka masala $17
    • Chicken Tikka cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
  • Karahi $17
    • Lamb or meat sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and cashew-based gravy with spices and a dash of cream.
  • Chicken tikka salad $11
    • A medley of fresh greens and chicken tikka, served with a yummy mango sauce.
  • Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
    • 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
  • Pepperoni 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
    • Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chilli, cheese
  • ½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
  • ½ Scoop Handcut Agria $3.50
  • ½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
  • Seafood Stick $2.20
  • Italian 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
    • Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives,peppers, cheese
  • Chicken Burger $10.00
    • Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seedbread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney,beetroot, salad
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
    • Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 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.
  • Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
    • Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate.
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® $30
    • Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • Double Cheeseburger N/A
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
  • Edamame Beans $8.00
    • Steamed in bamboo basket topped with tamari soy sauce and flaky Marlborough natural sea salt
  • Sesame Seared Tuna $38.50
    • Lightly seared, sesame coated fresh tuna, served with seaweed salad and accompanied by Ponzu dressing.
  • Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $ 23.00
    • servings per person (same platter)
  • Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
  • Dragon Roll $20.00
    • Inside out roll with grilled eel, tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, served with mayo and teriyaki sauce
  • Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
    • Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>
  • Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $24.50
    • 1 person
  • Assorted Tempura $34.00
    • A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
  • Veggie Burger $17.00
    • Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
  • Fish & Chips $19.00
    • Beer battered or Pan Fried Gurnard. Served w. salad fries & homemade tartare
  • Veggie $18.00
    • Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
  • Meat Lovers $18.50
    • Pepperoni, Chorizo, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Home-made tomato sauce
  • Fries (500grams) GF $7.00
  • Youngsters Sunday $ 4.00
    • chocolate or berry
  • Little “fish & chips” $11.00
    • Battered fish, chips & tomato sauce
  • Sauces $1.00
    • Sour Cream, sweet chilli, BBQ, Aioli, homemade Tartare, Mushy Peas or Gravy
  • 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.
  • Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
    • Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit sauce.
  • Special Wedges $17.00
    • Hearty chunks of potato specially seasoned with the addition of grilled bacon and melted cheese and served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Pasta of the Day $24.00
    • Refer to specials board.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $23.50
    • Smoked salmon, asparagus, tomato and salad greens tossed in aioli seasoned with dill.
  • Fresh Fruit $12.00
    • A selection of seasonal fresh fruit served with vanilla ice cream.
  • Fish of the Day POA
    • Ask your server for today’s catch fresh from the ocean.
  • Stables Burger $20.00
    • Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
  • ONION RINGS
    • Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
    • Our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavourful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces
  • $2 SUNDAE
    • Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce. And at just $2 on BK's Change Range, what's not to like?
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right
  • CHEESEBURGER STUNNER MEAL
    • The Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value
  • HAMBURGER
    • Our Hamburger Kids Meal is a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • The Burger that made BK famous, this time with the addition of cheese as well as all the other delicious, fresh ingredients including flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.00
    • Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
  • Whitewater $22.00
    • Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
  • Chicken & Pesto $15.00
    • Fresh made focaccia bun with Oven-roasted chicken breast in a pesto-mayonaisse sauce, artichoke hearts, roasted-red capsicums, red onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
  • Motueka $21.00
    • Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
  • Buller $22.00
    • Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
  • Californian $19.00
    • Bursting with flavor from an olive oil and garlic base, fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheeses, capers & topped with fresh oregano.
  • Mushroom Medley $18.00
    • A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
  • Classic Cheese $11.00
    • Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
  • Battered onion rings - each $0.60
  • Sauces - each $3.00
    • Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
  • Bacon and cheese wedges $15.00
    • With sweet chilli, sour cream, salsa .
  • Wedges $9.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
    • Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
  • ●Beer battered fish $24.00
    • With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
  • Wedges $15.00
    • Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
  • Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
    • Served with fries .
  • - Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
  • SHRIMP TEMPURA NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • JAPANESE CURRY
    • Mild taste Japanese curry with vegetables
  • TEMPURA EGGPLANT NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • INARI (3p) $7.00
  • ROLLED EGG NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
    • 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable
  • GRILLED MISO YAKI
    • Grilled main option and vegetables with original miso sauce on hooba leaf
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Hash bites $3.50
Wafu Bistro

Wafu Bistro

location

Address

80 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035481231

email

Email

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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

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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