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

  • Eggs x 2
  • Garlic Ciabatta $12.90
    • Toasted ciabatta smothered in garlic infused butter
  • Calamari Salad $22.90
    • Crispy calamari, green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, lemon mayonnaise and balsami glaze
  • Garlic Potatoes
  • Cold Brew Chicken Wings $15.90
    • Maple and smoked paprika glaze, with chipotle BBQ sauce
  • Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
    • Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
  • 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
  • Seafood Chowder $17.90
    • A seafood market in a bowl with mussels, fish, smoked salmon and prawns, with ciabatta
  • Stefanos S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Chicken, Blue Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Capsicum
  • Puttanesca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Chorizo, Red Onions, Capsicum
  • All pizzas with tomato base and topped with mozzarella cheese
  • Padrino S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • NZ Ham, Salami, Capsicum, Blue Cheese
  • (V) = Vegetarian, (LG)= Low Gluten,( LD) = Low Dairy
  • Diavola S $9/ M $18/ L $24
    • Salami
  • Extra toppings S $3/ M $4/ L $5
  • Mediterranean (V)(LG) $12.00
    • Fresh tomato, olives, feta, cucumber, red onion, on a bed of lettuce and with a delicious balsamic vinegar dressing
  • Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
  • Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
  • Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
  • Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
  • Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
  • Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
  • large $32.90
  • Steak and ale pie $20.90
    • Homemade steak and ale pie served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy or served with salad and fries.
  • Lightmeals
  • Billy bones ribs
    • Our infamous slow roasted pork ribs covered in house made tangy bbq sauce with seasoned fries and house salad
  • Captains camembert (v) $14.50
    • Crumbed camemebert wedges deep fried golden brown with a picy plum sauce and salad garnish
  • Ploughman's platter (v) $20.90
    • A shareable selection of cold meats and cheeses served with pickles, chutney, bread and crackers.
  • small $24.90
  • Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
    • A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
  • Chicken Nuggets x6 $3.50
  • Jam / Chocolate Wraps $2.50
  • Potato Flip/Fritter $1.00
  • Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
  • Mussel Fritter $4.00
  • Full Scoop $4.00
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • Med Hot Dog 'n' Chips $4.00
  • Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
    • A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
  • Chicken Nachos $20.00
    • Crispy corn chips with melted mozzarella cheese, chicken and mild Mexican bean salsa, topped with sour cream.
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
  • Pork Spare Ribs $29.00
    • Slow cooked pork spare ribs braised then grilled in smokey BBQ sauce and served with seasoned wedges.
  • Mini Hot Dogs $12.00
    • Made for little fingers mini battered hot dogs served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • Garlic Prawns $28.00
    • Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
  • Cheesecake $12.00
    • Please ask about today's flavour.
  • Stables Burger $20.00
    • Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
  • Kids sizes $4.90
  • Chicken S $10.9 / L $12.9
  • Rice $4.00
  • Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Add cheese $1.00
  • Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
  • Mixed S $8.8 / L $11.9
  • ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
    • Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
  • Panna cotta $12.00
    • cream berries, chocolate
  • Insalata mista $8.00
    • Mesculin tomato cucumber balsamic
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Salame al cioccolato $14.00
    • Cookies walnut, chocolate
  • Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
    • Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
  • Funghi Town $21.00
    • Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Chips and Salsa $5.00
    • Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
  • Mt Arthur $23.00
    • Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, chevre goat cheese, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red capsicums, kalamata olives, fresh spinach. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan!
  • Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
    • Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
  • Hawaiian $15.00
    • Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
  • Waimea $22.00
    • Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
  • Mushroom Medley $18.00
    • A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
  • Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
  • Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
  • Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
  • Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
  • Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
  • 300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
  • Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
  • Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
  • The Big Easy $19.50/$29.50
    • Chunks of wood-roasted chicken breast pan fried in Cajun spices, mushroom and pineapple, finished with unsweetened yoghurt
  • Chicken Carbonara $21.50
    • Slices of wood-roasted chicken on fresh pappardelle pasta with bacon, free-range egg and parmesan cheese
  • Island Bay $19.50/$29.50
    • Pepperoni from Blackball, anchovies, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, enhanced with anchovy butter
  • Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
  • Ceasar Salad $18.50
    • with cos lettuce, croutons, walnuts, anchovies, Rai Valley bacon, free-range egg and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Hawaiian $14.50/$21.50
    • Shaved ham and pineapple pieces
  • Chicken Calzone $24.50
    • Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with a mixed green salad
  • Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
    • Trust us on this one - it's good!
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
    • With chocolate or berry sauce
  • Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
    • Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup
  • Croissant $17.25
    • Filled with ham off the bone with brie, mustard mayonnaise, salad leaves
  • Vegetable Strudel $21.00
    • Portobello mushrooms, selection of vegetables baked in puff pastry with sundried tomato and brie, served with salad leaves, tomato and capsicum relish
  • Thai Prawn And Sweet Potato Fritters (GF) $21.50
    • Thai prawn and sweet potato fritters with a hint of chilli, coriander and ginger, with tomato chilli sauce and salad leaves
  • Children’S Platter (GF Option) $9.50
    • Cheese, bread, fresh fruit, raisins and cold meat
  • Grape Escape Chicken Focaccia $19.00
    • Served warm with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise and salad leaves
  • ●Caesar Salad (GF Available) $20.50
    • Cos lettuce tossed with creamy dressing, croutons, crisp bacon, parmesan, anchovies and soft egg
  • Traditional Chill Corn Carne
    • (Slow Cooked Mince Angus Beef with Classic Mexican Spices and Taco Salsa)
  • -Small $6.90
  • Nachitos $5.50
    • House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
  • -Black Beans
  • Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
  • Chipotle (Med)
    • (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
  • Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
    • (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
  • Quesadilla Grande $10.50
    • Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
  • Home cured salmon, lemon and cream cheese
  • Chunky Handcut Chips S $3.50 / L $6.50
    • Served with aioli
  • B.L.T
    • Fresh Grilled Bacon, lettuce and tomato
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
    • With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
  • Served on Whole grain bread with yello's special salad mix $8.00
  • Bacon / Chicken / Salmon, Halloumi / Baked Beans $5.00
  • Big Yello (GFO) $18.50
    • Grilled bacon, sauteed potatoes, roasted tomato, mushrooms, spinach, soft poached eggs and toasted focaccia
  • Chunky Handcut Chips with Cheese and Bacon $12.00
    • Served with sour cream
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