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

  • West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
  • WEST COAST WHITEBAIT $21.90
    • West Coast whitebait cooked in the traditional Anchor manner mixed with whisked eggs, salt & cracked pepper, cooked on the grill, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
    • New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • Side of salad $ 5.00
  • ANCHOR SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.90
    • An Anchor favourite-our famous recipe, full of fish, scallops, mussels from The Sounds, fresh cream and a dash of local chardonnay, and served with warm garlic bread.
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
    • A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
    • See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
  • 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.
  • Smoked beef short rib, celeriac puree, red cabbage, confit tomato, crispy onions $27.00
  • Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea
  • Urban style ceviche, corn tortillas, chilli coconut whip $20.00
  • Fresh fish sashimi, crispy rice noodles, nouc cham dressing $20.00
  • Organic chicken liver pate, urban brioche loaf, plum jelly $16.00
  • Crab 'n' buns, tempura soft shell crab, jeff's steam buns, apple & fennel salad, tom yum mayo $24.00
  • Lemon pannacotta, jam donut, strawberry & basil salsa $13.00
  • Bloody Mary Oyster Shot $9.00
  • Fish Bites $1.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.90
  • Spring $3.00
  • Char Grilled Chicken $9.00
  • 1/2 Scoop $2.50
  • Chicken $3.00
  • Pineapple $6.70
  • Bacon $7.00
  • Larb (Thai Salad) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.50
    • A great Thai dish from the eastern part of Thailand. A combination of ground meat, lime juce, roasted ground rice, lemongrass, onions, kaffir lime leaf, chilli powder, mint and coriander with your choice of Chicken, pork or beef.
  • Phad Nam Mun Hoy $19.00
    • Stir fried vegetables with oyster sauce and your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Panang Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • This is a creamy coconut curry with sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00/ Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Larb Pla (Fish Salad) $29.00
    • Spicy crispy ground fish combined with toasted ground rice, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, mint, coriander, chilli powder, sliced ginger, lime juce, onions. Garnished with crispy garlic and shallots.
  • TJ Tom Jued Woonsen [mild] $19.00
    • Thai clear soup with vermicelli and minced pork, garnished with spring onions.
  • Green Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • The most popular Thai curry with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Chicken Nibbles $10.00
    • Chicken nibbles marinated with traditional Thai spices. Deep fried until golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Phad See-Ew $19.00
    • Wide rice noodles stir-fried with 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
  • Crumbed $5.00
  • Gravy, Sour Cream, Curry Sauce $2.50
  • Sauce Sachets $0.50¢
  • Home Made Coleslaw $3.00
  • Jam / Chocolate Wraps $2.50
  • Bread and Butter x2 $1.00
  • Rip 'n 'Dips $2.00
  • Medium Hot Dog $2.50
  • Apple and Raspberry Tart $11.90
    • Served warmed with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
  • Extras's N/A
    • Hash browns ,Sausages, Eggs, English muffin, Toast, Tomato for 3.50 each
  • Vegetarian Big Fry UP $16.90
    • Your choice of eggs, roasted tomato, corn fritter, mushrooms and hash browns served with fresh buttered toast
  • Curry of the day P.O.A
    • Authentic curry's made in house
  • Cross cut Fries $9.50
    • Tasty waffle style fries with spicy tomato salsa
  • Spring Rolls $13.90
    • House made chicken and vegetable spring rolls with a garlic and ginger dipping sauce
  • 623 Kids Fettuccine $9.90
    • With bacon and mushroom tossed in a creamy sauce then finished with shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Godzilla Burger $19.90
    • Crispy Chicken Fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Tiger prawn risotto $18
    • tomato, onion sofrito
  • Home baked focaccia $9
    • Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
  • French goat cheese tartelette $18
    • roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
  • Paella Valenciana $59
    • fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
  • Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
    • green salad, mustard
  • Lamb rump $30
    • green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
  • Country style home made pork pâté $18
    • pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
  • Spanish style meatball $18
    • tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
  • 2 old english pork sausages $15.00
    • With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
  • Soup of the day $12.00
  • Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
    • Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
  • Fried platter for 4 $30.00
  • Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
    • With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
  • Battered onion rings - each $0.60
  • Wedges $9.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Fried sports platter . $30.00
  • M1. Kao Phad
    • Our most popular fried rice dish. Delicious, aromatic jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables with
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • C4. Little Lamb $22.00
    • Not so little pieces of lamb cubes, British Isle potatoes and roasted peanuts enriched with coconut milk and our infused curry style sauce
  • C3. Green Curry $17.50
    • Poppy Thai’s most eye appealing and taste bud tingling curries on offer infused with Thai herbs and spices then simmered with fresh seasonal vegetables and coconut milk with your choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetarian
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • Chicken, Vegetarian $17.00
  • ●Grape Escape Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon with soft poached free range eggs, potato rosti, breakfast sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toasted wholegrain bread.
  • ●Chicken Liver Parfait $25.50
    • Served with quince fruit jelly, pickles, fruit, blue cheese, brie, french bread and walnut toast
  • Grape Escape Chicken Focaccia $19.00
    • Served warm with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise and salad leaves
  • We have available for sale our herb vinaigrette, mustard mayonnaise, tomato and chilli jam, quince jelly, chilli and lemongrass sauce.
  • Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
    • Served with salad leaves and yoghurt riata sauce
  • Children’S Platter (GF Option) $9.50
    • Cheese, bread, fresh fruit, raisins and cold meat
  • Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
    • Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup
  • Rindless Bacon $5.00
  • Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
  • Chicken Thigh Wrapped in streaky bacon and stuffed with garlic prawns, baby vegetables, red onion puree, pernod cream $31.5
  • Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
  • Braised Ox Cheek White bean and Dijon puree, crispy Chorizo, Jus $14.5
  • Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
  • Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Jalapeno Chilli Peppers
  • Scoop $4.20
  • ½ Scoop $3.00
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Battered Mussel $1.20
  • Mediterranean roast vegetable(v) $12.50 / $18.50
    • Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelized onion, olives, basil oil
  • NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
  • ½ Scoop Handcut Agria $3.50
  • - add cheese & bacon $3.50
  • All pizza bases are made here at the Inn
  • French Onion Soup $16.00
    • with gruyere and croutons
  • Pork Sausage, Roast Capsicum & Olives $24.00
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.00
    • with tartar, and coleslaw
  • Pepperoni $24.00
  • Beef Burger $24.00
    • with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
  • COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
    • crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
  • HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
    • Crunchy chips served in a special way.
  • SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
    • Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
  • Sandwich $13.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES
  • GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00
  • SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
    • A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
  • Sandwich $ 16.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON
  • SALMON MUFFIN $ 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

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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