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

  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.
  • Ophir Corn Fritters $19.80
    • Corn fritters made with a southern recipe served with streaky bacon and a refreshing tomato and coriander salsa. Beer Match: Everyone's favourite – have a Speight's Gold Medal as well.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream $13.00
    • Dunedin's own speciality, gourmet ice cream – Speight's Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
  • Beef Schnitzel $20.00
    • Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
  • Banana Cigars $13.00
    • Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
  • The Fillet $00.00
    • Rosemary infused eye fillet, chargrilled with bubble and squeak potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, a mushroom pastry puff and topped with tomato jam and rich jus. Beer Match: Tough choice here but I would have to recommend Speight's Distinction.
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.80
    • Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
  • Drunken Steak $29.90
    • 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
  • ''Jalapeno poppers'' from the farm, mozzarella fondue, herb crumb $4.50 ea
  • Bloody Mary Oyster Shot $9.00
  • Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
  • New orleans southern fried fish tacos, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsa & urban slaw $20.00
  • Affogato, expresso, vanilla bean ice cream, sng shot ''rose rabbit'' orange liqueur'' $16.00
  • Urban chips, caramelised onion & roast garlic aioli $11.00
  • Miso charred aubergine, butternut puree, tagorashi rice crisps, pickled green tomatoes $24.00
  • Lamb pancakes, spiced slow cooked lamb, lettuce, tzatziki, fresh flipped curly kale pancakes $25.00
  • Wrap $13.90
    • A soft shell tortilla filled with grilled bacon and crumbed chicken, shredded lettuce tomato and beetroot relish
  • Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
    • Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
  • large $32.90
  • Side of fries $4.50
  • Steak and ale pie $20.90
    • Homemade steak and ale pie served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy or served with salad and fries.
  • Ploughman's platter (v) $20.90
    • A shareable selection of cold meats and cheeses served with pickles, chutney, bread and crackers.
  • Billy bones ribs
    • Our infamous slow roasted pork ribs covered in house made tangy bbq sauce with seasoned fries and house salad
  • Gluten free menun available
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • 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.
  • Hotcakes N/A
    • Start your day the McDonald's® way. Enjoy the great feeling of pouring sweet syrup over melting whipped butter. Watch while it seeps between the layers of fluffy, warm hotcakes for a soft, sweet and delicious breakfast.
  • Chilli Plate - fresh, marinated & dry chillies $4.50
  • Grilled White Fish $28.90
    • with seasonal greens, green tea noodles, soy, ginger & lime
  • Kaffir Lime Tart with pineapple & cream $12.00
  • Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
    • with plum sauce
  • Vegetarian Option $26.80
  • Steamed greens with garlic & oyster sauce $8.50
  • Crispy Fried Duck Leg with stir fried vegetables, orange sauce and steamed red rice $28.90
  • Chai Creme Brulee with spiced plum & ice cream $12.00
  • ~ Vegetarian on request ~
  • 7 Salt & Pepper Chicken Nibbles (Cánh Gā Rang Muô̕i) $10
    • Home made salt & pepper spread on deep-fried marinated chicken wings
  • ~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
  • Chicken $14
  • 11 Salt & Pepper King Tiger Prawns (Tom Rang Muô̕i) $11
    • Home made salt & pepper spread on deep-fried black King tiger prawns in shell
  • 75 Stir-Fried Rice (Com Rang)
  • 77 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bo Huê̕) $14
    • Shin Beef, pork, lemongrass, rice vermicelli, onion, sprouts and fresh herbs
  • ~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
  • Garlic Prawns $28.00
    • Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
  • Fresh Fruit $12.00
    • A selection of seasonal fresh fruit served with vanilla ice cream.
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
  • Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
    • A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
  • Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
    • Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
  • Cheese Board Platter $35.00
    • A selection of delicious New Zealand cheese served with crackers, bread, fruit and tomato relish.
  • Stables Burger $20.00
    • Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
  • Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
  • Edamamae, soy miri $7
  • Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
  • Side salad N/A
  • Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
  • Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
  • Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
    • watties sauce available upon request
  • Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
  • Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
  • Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
  • 300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
  • Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
  • Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
  • Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
    • Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Street Noodles $11.00
    • A Golden Bell special. This noodle dish & the noodle soup dish listed below are our Head Chef’s versions of authentic Thai noodle dishes commonly available on the streets of Thailand’s cities & villages and much loved by generations of Thai people. Rice noodles with minced pork, crispy pork, bean sprouts & crushed peanuts are flavoured with lime, lemon & Thai herbs.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Rad Na V
    • Rice noodles topped with vegetables & light gravy. Available with:
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Stir fried vegetables in peanut sauce GF / V
  • Gai Satay $11.50
    • Four chicken kebabs served with peanut sauce.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • King Prawns $19.00
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.50
  • 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
  • E.9 Pla Moek Thod $7.50
    • Five lightly marinated flash fried squid rings in our tasty batter served with sweet Thai sauce
  • N4. Pad Thai
    • Traditional Thai style stir fried rice noodles with fresh seasonal vegetables, garnished with lemon, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, spring onions and crushed chilli on the side with your choice of
  • S2. Tom Kar
    • A mildly spiced sour and aromatic traditional coconut soup seasoned with some of the best herbs East Asia has to offer
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
    • Served with salad leaves and yoghurt riata sauce
  • Bowl Of Fries $6.50
  • Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
    • Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup
  • -GF Bread $2 extra
  • Seafood Salad $23.75
    • Prawn cutlets, marinated fish, poached salmon with fresh salad leaves and lemongrass and chilli dressing
  • Grape Escape Chicken Focaccia $19.00
    • Served warm with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise and salad leaves
  • Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
    • Twice baked blue cheese and spinach soufflé with a pear garnish, chutney, walnut crostini and mesclun leaves
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
  • Breads & Dips $12.90
    • Platter of flat breads with house made dips
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • Thai marinated Rump served on julienne vegetables, mesclun salad, egg noodles and roasted cashew pieces with a lime and coriander dressing
  • Salad $4.90 EA
  • Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, L&P, Tonic REG $3.50 LGE $4.50
  • Sausages $3.50 EA
  • Wedges $4.90 EA
  • Fried Banana $3.50 EA
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Crispy chicken fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Served with chunky fries
  • Sausage-Unbattered $3.60
  • Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
  • Flounder $5.00
  • G/Free Fish $5.50
  • Gluten Free Donut $3.00
  • Potato Fritter $2.00
  • Squid Ring $1.30
  • Burger $8.50
    • meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
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
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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