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

  • Fish & Fries $15 Small / $18 Large
    • Fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter w/ fries, salad greens, lemon wedge & tartare sauce
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza $10.00
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • W/ chef's choice of seasonal sides
  • Pancake Stack $15.50
    • W/ grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup or yogurt & berry compote
  • 12'' Garlic Flat Bread $11.00
    • W/ Parmesan $13.00
  • BBQ Chicken $22.00
    • Styx BBQ sauce w/ smoked chicken, red onions & fresh coriander
  • Tasman Bay Seafood Risotto $28.00
    • W/ fish of day, scallops, prawns, Marlborough green lipped mussels, cloudy bay clams, fresh herbs, tomato & parmesan
  • Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.50
  • Caesar salad $19.50
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing
  • Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
  • Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Add mushroom, bacon or tomato $2.50
  • Heirloom tomato salad, marinated feta, olive crumb, hazelnuts, capers & tomato dressing $19.50
  • Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50
  • River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
    • Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
  • Seafood Chowder $19.50
    • White fish, prawns, squid, bacon, corn, cream & salsa verde with toast
  • Eggs Benedict $18
    • Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Bacon
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
    • Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
  • Fish Cakes $19
    • Spinach, free-range poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Thai Noodle Salad $19
    • Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Mushrooms
  • Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
    • Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Pork Kakuni $18.00
    • Slowly braised, sweet and tender pork belly served in Mirin Sake & soy broth.
  • Chicken Kara-age $17.50
    • Traditional Japanese marinated fried chicken served with Japanese mayonnaise sauce.
  • Salmon Avocado Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh salmon, avocado, egg omelette and cucumber.
  • Nelson Roll $20.00
    • Chef ’s selection of fresh and Tempra Prown with cucumber, avocado and flying fish roe with mayonnaise.
  • Sesame Seared Tuna $38.50
    • Lightly seared, sesame coated fresh tuna, served with seaweed salad and accompanied by Ponzu dressing.
  • Beef $ 50.50
  • Dragon Roll $20.00
    • Inside out roll with grilled eel, tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, served with mayo and teriyaki sauce
  • BLT 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Med Hot Dog 'n' Chips $4.00
  • Oysters (Farmed) each $3.00
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
    • Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
  • Battered Sausage $3.00
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • Chips and Gravy $4.00
  • Gravy, Sour Cream, Curry Sauce $2.50
  • 300G First Light Wagyu Rump $45.00
  • Grilled Half Waitoa Chicken $24.00
    • with bearnaise sauce and two sides
  • Seasonal Oysters $3.00/$3.50
    • natural $3.00/beer battered $3.50
  • Pasta Of The Day $18.00
    • (wait staff will advise)
  • Premium Fish $23.00
    • premium seared fish, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts and lemon crème fraiche
  • Westcoast Whitebait $29.50
    • whitebait patties, salad, fries and lemon
  • Sorrento $18.00
    • pepperoni, anchovies, kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers and oregano
  • Choose any two sides & steak sauce
  • Lemon Pepper calamari $15.90
    • Crispy fried calamari served over salad greens with a mango lime coulis
  • Soup of the day P.O.A
    • Ask your wait staff toadays flavour
  • Margherita $17.90
    • A classic pizza, traditonal tomato sauce base with mozzarella, basil pesto and extra virgn olive oil
  • Green Goblin $16.90
    • A Vegetarian delight with a corn fritter, caramalized onion, feta, beetroot relish, salad greens, and a balsamic vinaigreete
  • Curry of the day P.O.A
    • Authentic curry's made in house
  • 623 'S Seafood Chowder $16.90
    • Our own classic creamy style chowder . Served with fresh toasted garlic bread
  • Kids Fish 'N' Chips $9.90
    • Fresh fish battered and fried to perfection , Served with chunky fries and tomato Sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $19.90
    • Delicious Sandwich of chargrilled steak with caramalized onion,lettuce , tomato and BBQ Sauce .Served with cross cut fries and onion rings
  • -Calamari soup $12.00
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • -Tuna steaks $20.00
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
    • Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
  • Affogato al caffe $10.00
    • Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
  • Zuppa di calamari $12.00
  • Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
  • Lamb rump $30
    • green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
  • Fish & chips $18
    • hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
  • Paella Valenciana $59
    • fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Rib eye steak $32
    • sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
  • Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
    • green salad, mustard
  • Home smoked salmon salad $18
    • avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
  • Ribeye steak, garlic butter and your choice of salad and chips or stuffed potato and steamed vegetables
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
    • Your choice of sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles and wafers
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • A seafood selection in a creamy sauce served with a side of garlic bread, lemon wedges and chopped parsley
  • Squid Salad $15.00
    • Panko crumbed squid rings, lighly fried and served with garlic aioli over lettuce, tomato, sprouts, avocado and lemon wedges
  • Pan fried tarakihi, garden salad, hand cut chips and homemade tartare sauce
  • Working Man's Basket $16.00
    • Spring rolls, samosas, chicken nuggets, mini hotdogs, onion rings, fish bites, sweet chili sauce and hand cut chips
  • Honey Soy Buffalo Wings $14.00
  • Parmesan Herb Crust Fish $26.00
    • Today's pan fried fish fillets with a parmesan and pine nut crust and served over a stuffed potato with a garden salad
  • Salmon Teriyaki $16.00
    • Marlborough salmon fillet 120g, green salad, lemon
  • Kaisen Agesoba $16.00
    • Prawn, squid and vegetable stir-fry on crispy noodles
  • Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Seaweed Salad $9.00
    • Mixed seaweed, green salad, shredded leek, mayo
  • Tom Yum Ramen $16.00
    • Sour and spicy tomato base. Tofu, prawn and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander, shredded leek
  • Sweet'n Sour Omelette Don $13.00
    • Omelette on steamed rice, sweet'n sour sauce, shredded leak
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $19.50
    • Takara's famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon (6pcs / 10pcs)
  • Vegetable Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
    • Pan-fried dumplings with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
  • CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $24.00
    • w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.w/- Fries (and aioli)
  • GARLIC PRAWNS $15.00
    • Sautéed prawns w/- garlic butter. (GF)
  • GARLIC BREAD LOAF(V) $8.00
  • HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS $12.00
    • with chips
  • TRIO OF BRUSCHETTA $12.00
    • Salmon & Crème Fraise * Olive Tapenade & grilled haloumi * Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella.
  • SEAFOOD RISOTTO $19.00
    • Lemon & saffron rice, fresh fish, prawns, mussels & squid. (GF)
  • SORBET OF THE DAY (GF)(DF) $13.50
  • PORTOBELLA BURGER $18.00
    • Portobello mushrooms in a bun. Balsamic onions, spinach, beetroot, goat’s cheese & aioli. (V)
  • Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
    • Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
  • Rape Con Pipirrana $14.00
    • Grilled Monkfish topped with a vinaigrette julienne of tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, onion and herbs.
  • Alitas de Pollo Al Ajillo $9.00
    • Spicy chicken wings with garlic, herbs and sherry.
  • Sopa de Marisco $22.00
    • Basque style seafood chowder with a base of creamed vegetables and tomatoes, white wine, rice, monkfish, mussels, shrimp, cockles and calamari. Served with ciabatta.
  • Riñones Al Jerez $11.00
    • Sauteed kidney with Sherry, garlic and herbs "Jerez Style".
  • Pescado Del Dia POA
    • Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
  • Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
    • The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Alcachofas con Jamón $12.00
    • Sauteed artichokes in olive oil with Spanish cured ham, garlic and herbs.
  • Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
  • Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
  • Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
  • Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
  • COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
    • crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
  • COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
  • HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
    • Crunchy chips served in a special way.
  • Sandwich $ 16.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
  • SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
    • Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
  • 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)
  • Sandwich $13.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES
  • GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00
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