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

  • CHICKEN LIVER AND PORT PÂTÉ $19.90
    • A thick slice of rich, smooth pâté, flavoured with herbs and a dash of port, wrapped in bacon and baked in a terrine. Served with roasted pears and toasted bread.
  • ANCHOR STEAK $29.90
    • An Anchor favourite, scotch fillet steak cooked to your liking on the char-grill, topped with bacon, onions & mushroom, served with seasonal salad & fries, finished with a beef jus.
  • OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
    • Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
  • A skewer of four scallops $14.00
  • LIVER AND BACON $19.50
    • Caramelised lambs fry with bacon, mushroom tossed through a rich cream reduction served on mash potato, topped with summer greens.
  • CHICKEN AND CHEESE BLAT $19.50
    • Cheese topped grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber, on bread, drizzled with roasted garlic aïoli dressing served with golden fries.
  • Extra fillet of battered fish $6.70
  • CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
    • Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
  • Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
  • Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
  • Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
  • Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
  • 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
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Lightmeals
  • Asian chicken and prawn salad $28.90
    • Chicken and prawns sautéed in hoisin sauce served on a salad of soft rice nooodles, mixed leaves, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh orange finished with a sesame oil and citrus dressing garnished with spring onion and toasted seame seeds
  • Chicken filo $17.90
    • Sautéed chicken mixed with cranberries and cream cheese, wrapped in filo passtry and baked golden brown, finished with a hollandaise sauce and house salad
  • Side of potatoes $5.50
  • Ploughman's platter (v) $20.90
    • A shareable selection of cold meats and cheeses served with pickles, chutney, bread and crackers.
  • From dr syn's kitchen
  • Billy bones ribs
    • Our infamous slow roasted pork ribs covered in house made tangy bbq sauce with seasoned fries and house salad
  • Scarecrows salmon patè $15.50
    • Homemade smoked salmon paté made with cream cheese, dill, lemon and horseradish served with crusty bread, crackers and salad garnish
  • Larb chicken salad gf $12.50
    • minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Massaman curry gf v $12.50
    • a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Garlic prik thai v $12.50
    • fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Battered fish $14.50
  • Noodle soup gf v $12.50
    • (no rice) a generous portion of this famous asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, pork or vegetables & tofu>>
  • Chicken, beef, pork, vegetables peanut sauce, steamed rice $2.50
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Oyster sauce stir fry v* $12.50
    • fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • 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.
  • Massive McMuffin® Hunger Buster N/A
    • For a day full of massive missions, there’s no better start than a Massive McMuffin, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin®, a hash brown and a small hot chocolate.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
    • Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
  • Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
    • Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape
  • Chicken McNuggets® Hunger Buster N/A
    • Everyone knows that Chicken McNuggets are a Cheeseburger’s best friend. Recent research indicates the two get along famously with medium fries and a medium soft drink.
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • Watermelon Salad $21
    • Watermelon, cucumber & Halloumi cheese, caramelised fig balsamic
  • Today’s Soup $15
    • & toast
  • Thai Noodle Salad $19
    • Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
  • Eggs Benedict $22
    • Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
  • Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
    • Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
  • Green Salad $5
  • Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
    • Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips
  • Fish Cakes $19
    • Spinach, free-range poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
  • Fish Du Jour
    • wait staff will advise market price
  • Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
  • Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
  • Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
  • Seasonal salad
  • Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
  • Blackened Ōra King salmon, green beans, crème fraiche & honey roasted almonds $36
  • Kids Burger $4.70
  • Seasoned Wedges $5.60
  • Chicken Delux $12.50
  • Kids Pack 2 $6.50
    • 1/2 Scoop Chips, 4 Chicken Nuggets, 2 Small Donuts
  • Kids Pack 1 $6.50
    • 1/2 Scoop Chips, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1 small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
  • Mussels Battered $0.90
  • Cheese $6.20
  • Chocolate Explosion $3.50
  • MORNING KICK-START
    • The breakfast that’s perfect if you’re on the go and need a quick fix. One Bacon and Egg Muffin, one Cheeseburger, and one small Hash Bites will kick-start your morning the delicious way. Plus, add any regular hot drink for just $1.50
  • TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CHURROS 5 PACK
    • Say hello to our new Churros. Deep fried then sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, they are sure to hit the sweet spot. *drool
  • $19.95 CHEESY SIX PACK
    • Give your hunger a work out with six of our signature flame-grilled cheeseburgers and two large and hot fries for just $19.95
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • NUGGETS
    • Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Nugget packs include 3, 6, 9 and 12 packs. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • THE BOMB
    • With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
  • Rosemary and Gaarlc Roasted Vege salad $15.90
    • Rosemary and garlic roasted seasonal vegetables tossed with mesculin, feta and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Eggs Benedict $15.90
    • Two soft Poached Eggs served on a toasted English Muffin,with your choice of smoked ham or spinach, covered with hollandise
  • Stuffed Chicken Breas $32.90
    • Panko Crumbed chicken breast filled with brie and sundried tomato. Served with cross cut fries and salad or fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of sauce
  • Curry of the day P.O.A
    • Authentic curry's made in house
  • Kids Fish 'N' Chips $9.90
    • Fresh fish battered and fried to perfection , Served with chunky fries and tomato Sauce
  • 623 'S Seafood Chowder $16.90
    • Our own classic creamy style chowder . Served with fresh toasted garlic bread
  • Breakfast Pizza $14.90
    • House Made base with napoli sauce ,bacon, cheese and a swirl of creamy egg topped with hash browns and basil pesto
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $19.90
    • Strips of our famous crispy chicken, crispy noodles, mixed salad, greens, fresh tomato, capsicum ,and crumbked feta
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • -Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00
  • Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Affogato al caffe $10.00
    • Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
    • A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
  • Italian $15.00
    • Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.00
    • Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
  • Funghi Town $21.00
    • Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • The Veggie $18.00
    • Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
  • Rocket $19.00
    • Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
  • New Mexican $15.00
    • Owners Mic and Molley grew up in New Mexico loving spicy food. This classic features tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and spicy jalapenos!
  • Hummus & Pita Platter $13.00
    • House-made spicy garlic and roasted red capsicum hummus with fresh baked pita, served with cucumbers, and carrot sticks.
  • Beef Nacho's (vege on request) $15.00
  • Cook's Bacon and Chook Burger $23.00
    • Seasoned chicken breast fillet, cheese, bacon, grilled pineapple, lettuce tomato and red onion in a homemade seeded burger bun. Served with a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips
  • Half Rack $25.00
  • Bar 321's Famous Pie and Fries $10.00
  • Steak, Egg and Chips
    • A massive prime rump steak cooked to your liking and served over a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips and topped off with two perfectly fried eggs.
  • Roast of the Day Small $12 Large $16.50
    • Today's freshly roasted cut with crispy roasters, steamed vegetables and pan juice gravy
  • Full Rack $35.00
  • Fried Eggs / Sour Cream / Roast Garlic and Herb Butter / Red Wine Mushroom Sauce / Creamy Peppercorn Sauce / Jug of Gravy $3.00
  • GYOZA (10pc) $20.50
    • Pan fried pork dumpling with garlic, sour soy sauce
  • ASSORTED SASHIMI $19.50
    • Chef's choice 10pc Sashimi
  • SHRIMP TEMPURA (6p) $20.50
  • SPIDER ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • SESAME SEAWEED $7.50
  • SALMON NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • TUNA NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • INARI (3p) $7.00
  • Braised pork belly $28.9
    • lentils, pickled berries, salsa verde and buttered greens
  • Soup of the Day sml $8.9 lrg $12.9
  • Roasted capsicum & polenta chips sml $10.9 lrg $16.9
    • with mint yoghurt
  • Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
    • cheddar and baked egg
  • Pumpkin and coconut dahl (vegan) $20.9
    • onion bhaji and coriandr salad
  • Flat Breads $13.9
    • pesto, cherry tomatoes, rocket and goats cheese
  • Southern fried chicken $12.0
    • with fries and ranch sauce
  • Chicken caesar salad with bacon $22.9
    • soft egg, cos lettuce, parmesan and caesar dressing
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

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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