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

  • Crumbed or Pan Fried Fish of the Day $28.00
    • Salad greens, citrus hollandaise & your choice of olive oil mash or gourmet potatoes
  • Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • W/ chef's choice of seasonal sides
  • Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
    • Battered hot dogs & chips
  • Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Pasta $25.00
    • Changing daily (please ask your waiter)
  • Pancake Stack $10.00
    • W/ bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Fisherman's Pie $25.00
    • Casseroled prawns, house smoked fish, bacon & vegetables in a creamy cider & parsley sauce w/ a golden puff pastry lid served w/ salad greens
  • 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
  • Quinoa Salad $18
    • Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Fish $8
    • Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
  • Elvego Brunch $17
    • Black beans, egg, potato, cheese, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Guacamole $10
    • with corn chips
  • Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
  • Vegetable $15
    • Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Smoked Fish $15
    • Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
  • Vegetable $17
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
    • Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
  • 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.
  • ANCHOR CATCH OF THE DAY $19.90
    • Pan fried fish served with gourmet potatoes, seasonal salad & finished with a mushroom & mustard cream sauce. See our friendly waiting staff for today’s catch.
  • GOURMET FISH & CHIPS $19.90
    • Two fillets of grouper fried in our Mac’s Gold batter served with a fresh seasonal salad, tartare sauce & golden fries.
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
    • A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
  • STEAK SANDWICH $19.50
    • 110g Porterhouse steak, honey streaky bacon, leafy greens and tomato, on ciabatta bread with garlic aïoli and onion marmalade served with golden fries.
  • SHRIMP SALAD $18.50
    • Succulent shrimps wrapped in “Thousand Island” dressing served on lettuce with tomato concise finished with crispy sliced crouton.
  • 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.
  • Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22
  • Truffle fries with grated parmesan
  • Fish Du Jour
    • wait staff will advise market price
  • Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
  • Seasonal salad
  • Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
  • Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
  • Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
  • Extra fillings for all Toasted Sandwiches $1.00 ea
    • Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Mushroom, Pineapple
  • $37.50 Pack $37.50
    • 4 Fish, 4 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Crab Sticks, 4 Pinapple Rings, 3 Scoops
  • Texas Beef $9.00
  • Steak & Onion $3.00
  • Ham & Chez $3.80
  • Crabsticks $1.40
  • Mussels Battered $0.90
  • Corn Nuggets 6 for $2.50
  • Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
    • Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
  • 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.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
    • The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Scotch Fillet $36.00
    • Chargrilled, served with garlic Ponzu sauce and sautéed mixed vegetables.
  • Salmon Avocado Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh salmon, avocado, egg omelette and cucumber.
  • Seafood $ 49.00
  • 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.
  • Tuna Sashimi $22.50
    • Fresh tuna direct from Fiji. (9 pieces)
  • Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $21.50
    • Marlborough Cold Smoked Salmon
  • Tempura Prawn Roll $18.50
    • Inside out roll with tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber and avocado, served with mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.
  • Home Made Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, we hand make our bread each day and then drizzle with natural New Zealand butter and garlic.
  • Seafood Cocktail $13.00
    • Succulent prawns and shrimps in The Stables' own seafood sauce served on a bed of lettuce and topped off with a lemon wedge.
  • 250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
  • Roast Pumpkin Filo $22.00
    • Roast pumpkin, brie, spinach and pine nuts wrapped in filo pastry, served on salad with marinated olives and basil pesto.
  • 150gm Rump Steak $22.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with thick cut fries, salad and garlic butter.
  • BLT Bagel $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bagel with aioli and tomato relish served with thick cut fries.
  • Char Grilled Chicken Burger $22.50
    • Char grilled chicken breast on an open burger bun with bacon & sweet chilli aioli served with thick cut fries.
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Mushroom $8.00
    • as plain + mushroom
  • Kids Cheese $4.50
    • as kids plus cheese
  • Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00
  • Steak $8.50
    • mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
  • Marinated Steak $2.00
  • Bacon & Egg $8.80
    • as plain + pineapple + ham steak
  • Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
  • Rib Eye Steak $9.60
    • mayo, lettuce, beetroot, cheese onion, BBQ sauce Egg
  • Creamy seafood chowder $19
    • prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
  • Pan fried market fish $30
    • summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
  • French goat cheese tartelette $18
    • roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
  • West Coast whitebait omelette $22
    • Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
  • Paella Valenciana $59
    • fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
  • Tiger prawn risotto $18
    • tomato, onion sofrito
  • Baked eggplant $18
    • tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Tom Yum Fried Rice with Crispy Pork ( mild, medium, hot ) $11.50
  • Stir Fried Crispy Pork with Whisky Sauce $14.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
    • Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Samosa V $8.50
    • Eight crisp spicy vegetarian pastries served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $17.00
    • A generous serving of slow cooked sticky ribs, homemade French fries and freshly made coleslaw
  • Homemade Pie of the Day $10.00
    • Changes often, served with mashed potato and gravy or homemade french fries
  • Surf (served 3-4) $50.00
    • Garlic mussels, beer battered fish strips, shrimp shots, salt and pepper squid, garlic bread, hand cut chips, homemade tartare and roast garlic mayonnaise
  • Chicken Schnitzel Cordon Bleu $25.00
    • Two chicken fillets stuffed with ham and cheese and rolled in a light crumb. Served with either hand cut chips and salad or steamed vegetables and a stuffed potato
  • (Please alert the server when ordering)
  • Ribeye steak, gluten free gravy, salad and chips
  • Buffalo Wings $14.00
    • Chicken wings slow cooked in garlic, paprika and spices then smothered in our famous honey soy sauce and rolled in sesame seeds
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh hero butter
  • Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Wangapeka downs Cheese Selection Blue rock, camembert, nettle gouda Served with oat cakes, Falwasser crackers, fruit paste, dried fruit and nuts $24.0
  • Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
  • Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
  • Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
  • Dessert Cabinet Specials Choose from a wide selection of Gateaux’s and slices that change daily in our cabinet. -
  • Chef’s Soup of the Day Made from the freshest ingredients daily, served with crusty French bread. $11.00
  • Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & Mozzarella cheese. $17.00
  • Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted Tuscan tomatoes & a Tzatziki dip. $30.50
  • Eggs on Toast Eggs scrambled or poached on pesto sourdough bread with your choice of either bacon or smoked salmon. $16.50
  • Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted tuscan tomatoes & a tzatziki dip. $22.00
  • Soup Of The Day Made from fresh ingredients daily. $11.00
  • Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned Lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with a pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $22.50
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

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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