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

  • - Prawn $17.00
  • Black Pepper Beef $21.00
    • Tender slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with white onions, red capsicums and spring onions
  • - Vegetable $14.00
  • Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $13.50
  • - Vegetable $20.00
  • - Prawn $16.00
  • Crispy Chicken Wings with Caramelised Ginger Sauce $11.00
    • Chicken Wings served with a sweet caramelised ginger sauce
  • Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
  • Mixed leaf & herb salad $6
  • Squid bruschetta w spiced roasted red pepper & coriander $4 per piece
  • Fresh & Simple - Food to Share
  • Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
    • (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
  • Freshly baked sourdough w neudorf olive oil & marinated olives $11.50
  • Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
  • Ōra king salmon carpaccio w cucumber, radish, red onion, coriander & ginger-soy dressing $19.50
  • Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
  • Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
  • Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
  • Affogato $14.50
    • with liqueur
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
  • Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
  • Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
  • 10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
  • $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
  • Filet-o-Fish® N/A
    • Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
  • Massive McMuffin® N/A
    • When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
  • The Serious Angus® N/A
    • It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
  • Garden Salad N/A
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal.
  • Apple Pie N/A
    • Crisp pastry, lovingly filled with crisp Granny Smith apples picked in New Zealand orchards and served piping hot.
  • Seafood Chowder $19.50
    • White fish, prawns, squid, bacon, corn, cream & salsa verde with toast
  • Fish Cakes $19
    • Spinach, free-range poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Greek Salad $7
  • Eggs Benedict $22
    • Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
  • Thai Noodle Salad $23
    • Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Rib eye steak
  • Thai Noodle Salad $23
    • Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Grilled chicken
  • Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
    • Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
  • Green Salad $5
  • Honey Roasted Kumara (GF) $7.00
  • Soup of the Day The Chef's daily choice (GF on request) $11.00
  • The Tides Gourmet Salad (GF) $6.00
  • Lamb's Fry $19.00
    • Roasted portobello mushrooms / bacon / onion / cider reduction (Tohu Pinot Noir)
  • Sesame Crusted Prawn Salad $19.00
    • Ginger & lime dressing (Aronui Pinot Gris)
  • 350g Ribeye on the bone $43.00
    • Garlic butter/ house cut fries/ Side salad (GF) (Tohu Pinot Noir)
  • Rocket and Parmesan Salad/ Balsamic Vinaigrette $7.00
  • New Zealand Green Lip Mussels $17.00
    • White wine/ parsley/ fresh tomato/ chilli/ garlic/ toasted bread (GF on request) (Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Seafood Salad (Yum Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
    • Spicy and sour salad combined with onions, cucumber, tomato, Thai herbs, chilli and tossed with Thai-style dressing with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
  • Northern Lamb Curry (Gaeng Hanglay) [med - hot - Thai hot] $25.00
    • This dry creamy red curry from Northern Thailand is made with New Zealand lamb and fresh ginger.
  • Peanut sauce $4.00
  • Phad Krapaow Mou Krob $24.00
    • Hot & spicy stir-fried crispy pork belly with chillies, basil, bean and capsicum.
  • TJ Tom Jued Woonsen [mild] $19.00
    • Thai clear soup with vermicelli and minced pork, garnished with spring onions.
  • Roast Duck Curry (Gaeng Ped Pet Yang) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $27.00
    • Roasted duck cooked in traditional creamy Thai red curry with pineapple, tomato, lychee, grape and capsicum garnished with sweet basil.
  • Phad Kee Moaw [mild – med – hot - Thai hot] $19.00
    • Stir fried wide rice noodles with sweet basil, bamboo shoots, eggs and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 Prawns $24.50 Vegetarian with tofu
  • Lemongrass Salad (Phah Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
    • Hot, spicy and refreshing. Lemongrass combined with mint, kaffir lime leaf, onions, Thai herbs and chilli, with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
  • King Salmon Miso Teriyaki $35.00
    • Panfried King salmon with miso teriyaki sauce served with rice ball and fresh salad.
  • Seafood $ 49.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Prawn Tempura $22.50
    • Four prawns and Vegetable Kakiage fried in a light crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
  • Chicken $ 47.50
  • Agedashi Tofu $15.50
    • Deep fried tofu in a light potato starch coat served with soy sauce based Dashi stock soup.
  • Assorted Vegetable Tempura $18.00
    • A selection of tofu, vegetables deep fried in a light
  • Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $17.50
    • New Zealand Wakame and Goma wakame
  • Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
  • Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
  • Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
  • House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
  • Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
  • Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
  • Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
  • Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
  • King Prawns $22.00
  • MIXED ENTREE - for four $30
  • C7. Fire Dragon $26.00
    • Roasted duck thigh, simmered in red curry, a hint of coconut and fresh seasonal vegetables, our more experienced Poppy Thai taste
  • 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
  • F2. Crouching Tiger $30.00
    • Grilled king prawns, served with our secret sauce
  • Seafood $19.00
  • N2. Pad See Eiw
    • Flat white rice noodles stir fried in our combination of herbs, fresh seasonal vegetables and soy sauce, one of our favourite Asian dishes, with your choice of
  • E4. Curry Phab (curry puff) $8.50
    • Stir fried potatoes, kumara, chicken and vegetables with a sprinkle of curry powder, deep fried inside a Thai pastry served with sweet sauce
  • G/Free Pineapple Fritter $3.00
  • Sausage-Unbattered $3.60
  • Vege Field $19.90
    • Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
  • Upstream $19.90
    • Smoked salmon, dill, capers, cream cheese & aioli
  • Extras $2.00
    • Bacon
  • Oinker $19.90
    • Ham, pineapple & tomato
  • Pohara Beach $11.50
    • Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, beetroot, salad & mayo
  • Snapper $7.50
  • Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
    • (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
  • Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
    • Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
  • Burrito or Burrito Bowl
    • Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
  • -Salsa
  • PicaDillo Beef
    • (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)
  • -Black Beans
  • Traditional Chill Corn Carne
    • (Slow Cooked Mince Angus Beef with Classic Mexican Spices and Taco Salsa)
  • “Chipotle” Beef
    • (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Salami
  • NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
  • Tomato
  • Pepperoni $12.00 / $18.00
    • Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chili, cheese
  • Battered Scallop $2.60
  • Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00
  • Egg
  • Chicken $7.00
  • Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
  • Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
  • Fries large $4.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
  • Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
  • (served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
  • Big Mac® N/A
    • Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • 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.
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
  • The Serious Angus® N/A
    • It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
  • Barbeque Sauce N/A
    • Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? Savour it all, with this rich blend of tomato, vinegar and spices.
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
Wafu Bistro

Wafu Bistro

location

Address

80 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035481231

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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
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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Japanese , Seafood , Sushi

features

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Dinner

Location
80 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand