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

  • Antipasto Platter $38.00
    • Local cheeses, cured meats, pickles, house smoked fish, home baked breads, dips, marinated olives, local olive oil & NZ butter for two
  • Fish & Fries $18 Small / $24 Large
    • Fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter w/ fries, salad greens, lemon wedge & tartare sauce
  • Hawaiian $22.00
    • Ham & mozzarella topped w/ fresh pineapple
  • 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
  • Kids Sundae $4.00
  • Crispy Prochetta (Rolled Pork Belly) $29.00
    • W/ honey roasted root vegetables, watercress, apple & cider jus
  • Fish & Fries w/ Tomato Sauce $10.00
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza $10.00
  • Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
  • Crème catalan $12.50
  • Sautéed potatoes w kalamata olives & garlic mayonnaise $6
  • Mixed leaf & herb salad $6
  • Squid bruschetta w spiced roasted red pepper & coriander $4 per piece
  • Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
  • Grilled sirloin steak w celeriac & endive remoulade, avocado, horseradish & black garlic butter $32.50
  • Grilled steak sandwich w fried egg, avocado, tomato chutney, cress & cabbage slaw $16.50
  • Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00
  • Dessert wine - eradus ''sticky mickey'' late harvest sav $9.00 / $45.00
  • Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
  • Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea
  • Lemon pannacotta, jam donut, strawberry & basil salsa $13.00
  • Korean spiced duck nibbles, toasted sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sauce $18.00
  • Tempura $5.00ea
  • Fresh fish sashimi, crispy rice noodles, nouc cham dressing $20.00
  • Side of fries $4.50
  • The outlaw $32.90
    • 300gm Chargrilled ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with caramelised onions and garlic butter, seasoned fries and a house salad
  • Billy bones ribs
    • Our infamous slow roasted pork ribs covered in house made tangy bbq sauce with seasoned fries and house salad
  • Black market fish and chips $21.90
    • Beer Battered fish of the day served with house salad, seasoned fries and tartare sauce
  • Fresh fish tacos $19.50
    • Three soft shell tacos filled with pan seared fresh fish, shredded lettuce and topped with a fresh mango, pineapple, red onion, coriander, herb and tomato salsa finished with a citrus wedge and side of lime aioli
  • Lightmeals
  • (v) : can be prepared vegetarian
  • Captains camembert (v) $14.50
    • Crumbed camemebert wedges deep fried golden brown with a picy plum sauce and salad garnish
  • Prawn Tempura $22.50
    • Four prawns and Vegetable Kakiage fried in a light crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
  • Seafood $ 49.00
  • King Salmon Miso Teriyaki $35.00
    • Panfried King salmon with miso teriyaki sauce served with rice ball and fresh salad.
  • Nelson Roll $20.00
    • Chef ’s selection of fresh and Tempra Prown with cucumber, avocado and flying fish roe with mayonnaise.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Dragon Roll $20.00
    • Inside out roll with grilled eel, tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, served with mayo and teriyaki sauce
  • Tataki $19.50/$21.50
    • Choose between fillet of beef or venison. Lightly seared and cooled down, served with ginger soy sauce and Japanese Karashi mustard.
  • Assorted Tempura $34.00
    • A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
  • Mini Donuts x3 $2.00
  • Coned Wedges $4.50
  • Chocolate Explosion $3.50
  • Potato Flip/Fritter $1.00
  • Sausage $3.00
  • BLT 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Steak Burger $12.00
    • 100g Pure Sirloin Steak, Fried onions and Salad
  • Meat Pattie $3.00
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
  • Salame al cioccolato $14.00
    • Cookies walnut, chocolate
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • -Ricotta and figs jam $15.00
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Tagliata di tonno $20.00
  • Hotdog $3.80
    • on a stick-kiwi classic
  • Ewe Beaut $14.00
    • Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
  • MINI DOUGHNUTS $2.00
    • packet of three rolled in cinnamon sugar
  • Mussel Pattie $4.80
    • our own homemade speciality
  • Fish and Chip package for one $9.50
    • Classic and classy! Local fresh fillet of fish battered in our own crispy beer batter & deep fried served with golden chips & lemon
  • The Muss $13.80
    • A local fave, homemade mussel patty topped with cheese, drizzled with homemade tartar & sweet chilli sauce finished with loads of salady goodness, aioli, relish & avocado -yum!
  • Off the Hook $14.80
    • Fresh local fillet of fish of the day, battered and deep-fried, drizzled with homemade tartar and cheese, piled high with heaps of salad, aioli dressing relish and avocado to finish. >>
  • Plucked $13.80
    • Strips of tender grilled chicken with rich and delicious homemade satay (peanut) sauce topped off with all the usual suspects-salads and sauces & lashing of avocado!
  • E.7 Pigs Can Fly $8.50
    • Baby sized pork spare ribs marinated over night in our signature Home-made sauce for a strong infused taste then grilled to perfection to enhance our combination of herbs
  • E.8 Full Moon $8.50
    • Moon-shaped crispy pastry filled with minced pork seasoned with Thai spices, served with a side of sweet chilli sauce
  • Seafood $12.50
  • Seafood $20.00
  • F6. Kra-ti-em $27.00
    • Flame fried garlic king prawns with mushrooms, spring onions and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
  • M8. Campfire Fillet $29.00
    • 220grams of New Zealand prime beef fillet and New Zealand mushrooms with a hint of basil served with our signature garlic sauce, served medium unless otherwise requested
  • Fried Egg Noodles $6.00
  • C3. Green Curry $17.50
    • Poppy Thai’s most eye appealing and taste bud tingling curries on offer infused with Thai herbs and spices then simmered with fresh seasonal vegetables and coconut milk with your choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetarian
  • GARLIC BREAD LOAF(V) $8.00
  • BIG BREAKFAST $20.00
    • Bacon, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, kransky's, hashbrown & toast.
  • PANAMA GRAVLAX $16.00
    • Gin & green tea cured salmon, lime & tonic jelly, tropical salsa.(GF)(DF)
  • FRESH FRUIT SALAD $14.00
    • Vanilla yoghurt, honey comb & toasted coconut.
  • FRESH FISH SLIDERS&FRIES $18.00
    • Lettuce, tomato & house-made tartare sauce.
  • SEAFOOD RISOTTO $19.00
    • Lemon & saffron rice, fresh fish, prawns, mussels & squid. (GF)
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $18.00
    • Asian slaw, caramelised onions, crumbled blue cheese, toasted ciabatta, fries & aioli.
  • MUSHROOMS $3.00
  • Veggie korma $13.50
    • Mixed vegetables in a creamy gravy with cashew paste
  • Madras (prawn) $16.50
    • Coconut based creamy curry
  • Roganjosh (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Thick brown sauce with garlic and ginger
  • Karahi (prawn) $16.50
    • Dry curry with mixed vegetables
  • Dal makhni $13.50
    • Protein and fiber rich lentil, cooked in thick tomato based gravy
  • Palak paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy
  • Vindaloo (prawn) $16.50
    • Spicy curry
  • Biryani (chicken) $14.00
  • Big Yello (GFO) $18.50
    • Grilled bacon, sauteed potatoes, roasted tomato, mushrooms, spinach, soft poached eggs and toasted focaccia
  • GFO = Gluten Free Option, Available Add $1.50
  • The Ultimate Bacon Butty with Lashings of tomato sauce
  • B.L.T
    • Fresh Grilled Bacon, lettuce and tomato
  • Served on toasted bagel with yello's special salad min $10.00
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
    • With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
  • Burger of the Week $17.00
    • See our specials board for this week's burger. Served in toasted focaccia with crisp salad leaves
  • Bacon / Chicken / Salmon, Halloumi / Baked Beans $5.00
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Meat lovers $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & 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

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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