Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant
Dinner Menu
Seasonal cuisine in the heart of the Wairarapa wine region
Small Plates
Salmon Tiradito GF / DF
New Zealand King salmon, yellow pepper leche de tigre, mango salsa
$28
Seared Coastal Scallops GF
Pan-seared scallops, sweet corn humita, crispy Spanish chorizo
$26
Titoté Bisque & Prawn Ravioli
Handmade prawn ravioli, Colombian coconut bisque, fresh chives
$24
Wairarapa Beef Tartare GF & DF available
Hand-cut local beef eye fillet, toasted brioche, scallop roe mayonnaise
$28
Beetroot Carpaccio & Tofu Stracciatella GF / DF / VG
Salt-baked beetroot, whipped tofu stracciatella, pistachio & herb chimichurri
$22
Big Plates
Catch of the Day & Cauliflower Skordalia GF DF available
Market fish, roast cauliflower and almond skordalia, lemon-caper herb dressing
$43
Crispy Duck Breast GF
Sweet corn & brown butter purée, plum gastrique
$45
Wairarapa Lamb Rump GF / DF
Charred fennel, Tuscan cannellini beans, mint gel, lamb jus
$48
12-Hour Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib GF
Robuchon-style potato purée, red wine jus
$47
Saffron Rice “Caldoso” GF / DF / VG
Saffron-infused rice, artichokes, butter beans, tomato confit, roasted garlic emulsion
$40
Sides
Roast Carrots & Tahini GF / DF / Vegan
Oven-roasted carrots, toasted nut dukkah, chilli oil and tahini dressing
$15
Truffle & Parmesan Fries GF
Makikihi steak cut fries tossed with freshly grated parmesan, truffle-infused aioli
$15
Broccolini & Edamame GF / DF / Vegan
Seasonal green leaves, broccolini, edamame, preserved lemon dressing
$15
Charred Green Cabbage GF
Roasted green cabbage, umami-rich miso butter, crispy shallots
$15
Desserts
Tiramisu Latte GF available
Espresso, whipped mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, dark chocolate
$18
Torta Rogel GF
Brookie base, mascarpone dulce de leche, berry compote, Italian meringue
$19
Malbec-Poached Pear GF / Vegan available
Spiced Argentinian Malbec, vanilla bean cream, toasted seeds
$19
Savoury Comté & Hazelnut Cheesecake GF
Comté cheesecake, toasted hazelnut sablé, baked seasonal fruits
$19
Espresso coffee and teas available on request. Dessert wines, fortified and NZ whisky — see the Drinks list.
GF — Gluten free · DF — Dairy free · V — Vegan · VG — Vegetarian
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements
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Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant
Bar Menu
Made for sharing, built for a glass in hand
Tuna Ceviche
Sesame wakame, chilli yuzu, pickled daikon, crispy rice noodle
$23
Shiitake Mushroom & Wakame Dumplings (5)
Steamed dumplings with black garlic gel, sesame oil
$19
Spiced Samosa (2)
Crisp potato and pea samosas, with burnt capsicum crema
$16
Coconut Nobashi Prawns (5)
Coconut nobashi prawns with whipped yuzu aioli
$19
Beef Cheek Bao Buns (2)
Slow-braised beef cheek bao buns, pickled radish, kimchi mayo
$22
Pulled Pork Dirty Fries
Cross-cut fries, pulled pork, gravy, pickled onion, sour cream
$23
Fries with Truffle Aioli
Twice cooked fries with truffle aioli
$14
Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant
Wines of Martinborough & the Wairarapa
Summer 2026
We believe the best way to understand a place is through its wine. This collection celebrates the growers, winemakers and stories that make Martinborough and the Wairarapa one of New Zealand's most exciting wine regions. We invite you to explore Martinborough, one glass at a time.
Sparkling — Méthode Traditionelle
150ml / bottleAlexia Rosé Méthode Traditionelle NV · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Wild strawberry, hazelnuts, citrus, fine bubbles, dry and elegant
$16 / $75
Margrain 'La Michelle' Méthode Traditionelle · Martinborough · 34% Chardonnay, 66% Pinot Noir
Dry style, apple, feijoa, baked éclair and chestnut
$17 / $80
The 'Griffin' Méthode Traditionelle · Martinborough · 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Bright orchard, brioche and citrus with classic méthode complexity
$98 btl
Rosé
150ml / bottle2024 Equilibrium Rosé · Te Muna, Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Cherry, peach & watermelon with zesty citrus and a crisp, dry finish
$17 / $80
2025 The Graduates Rosé · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Pink grapefruit and a citrus, zesty, fruit forward, ultra-refreshing
$16 / $75
Discover The Whites
150ml / bottleFrom aromatic classics to alternative varietals, this collection celebrates curiosity, craftsmanship and place.
2024 Big Sky Sauvignon Blanc · Martinborough · Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and expressive, aromas of passionfruit, lime, fresh herbs
$16 / $75
2023 Margrain Chenin Blanc (Medium Sweet) · Wairarapa · Chenin Blanc
Gala apples, apricot, juicy fruit with bright acidity
$16 / $75
2021 Gladstone Vineyard Viognier · Gladstone, Wairarapa · Viognier
Moderately intense, textural, apricot, vanilla and subtle ginger
$17 / $80
2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Gris · Martinborough · Pinot Gris
Dry, textural with quince, pear, apple and mineral backbone
$18 / $85
2022 B.wine 'Lime Hill' Chardonnay · Gladstone, Wairarapa · Chardonnay
Elegant, textural and mineral-driven, nutty lees, ginger spice
$17 / $80
2025 Cambridge Road Animus Blanc · Martinborough · Chardonnay
Wild fermented, stone fruit, citrus floral, subtle lees complexity
$17 / $80
2025 Escarpment Chardonnay · Martinborough · Chardonnay
Peach, lemon curd, remarkable texture and balance
$19 / $90
Beyond the region
2025 Albarino Brothers Bell Vineyard · Gisborne · Albariño
Intense green peaches, citrus blossom, elegant, crisp, dry
$20 / $95
Discover The Reds
150ml / bottleWhile Pinot Noir established Martinborough's reputation, the region's winemakers continue to explore a diverse range of varieties and styles. From Syrah and Bordeaux blends to Italian and Spanish influences, these wines showcase another side of Martinborough.
2023 Urlar Merlot / Cabernet Franc · Gladstone · Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Dark berries, plum and soft spice with subtle herbal notes
$16 / $75
2021 Coney 'Que Sera' Syrah · Martinborough · Syrah
Dark berries, chocolate and white pepper with a toasty finish
$19 / $90
2024 Huntress Mokarakara Syrah · Martinborough · Syrah
Bright with red fruits, cocoa spice, and savoury mineral notes
$20 / $95
2024 Groves St Vincent · Martinborough · Pinot Noir, St Laurent and Lagrein
Damson, bramble, black cherry, hints of tapenade and spice
$18 / $85
2022 Grava España Vino Tinto · Martinborough · Lagrein (Italian variety)
Dark cherry, wild herbs, savoury spice, vibrant acidity and structure
$23 / $110
Beyond the region
2024 Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz · Barossa Valley, Australia · Shiraz
Black cherry, dark berries, warm spice, white pepper, silky tannins
$22 / $105
The Pinot Collection
150ml / bottlePinot Noir put Martinborough on the world stage. Explore a collection of unique expressions shaped by vineyard, season and winemaker — from bright and youthful to layered and complex.
2020 Dublin Street Pinot · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Bright cherry, plum and gentle spice
$16 / $75
2021 Hillview Estate Pinot Noir · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Cherry, plum and lavender with finesse and floral charm
$17 / $80
2024 Devotus 'Apprentice' Pinot Noir · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Dark cherry, spice, and earthy complexity
$18 / $85
2025 Mason Hidden Vineyard Pinot Noir · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Dark cherry, plum, gentle spice, silky tannins, savoury finish
$19 / $90
2025 Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Wild berries, forest herbs, spice with depth, structure and purity
$24 / $115
Beyond the region
2023 Quartz Reef Loop Road Pinot Noir · Bendigo, Central Otago · Pinot Noir
Strawberry, raspberry and wild thyme, with subtle smoke
$21 / $100
If you find a wine you love alongside your meal, don't leave it behind. Chat with our team — some of our wines are available to take home.
International Classics
$15 glass / $70 bottleA curated selection of international wines.
White
La Mascota Chardonnay · Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina · Chardonnay
Ripe fruit, mineral notes, subtle oak, rich, rounded finish
$15 / $70
Cantine Cellaro Lumà Grillo 2025 · Sicily, Italy · Grillo
Citrus, white blossom and a crisp mineral finish
$15 / $70
Red
Santa Ana 2021 · Mendoza, Argentina · Reserve Malbec
Plum, black cherry, spice, black pepper, rich, full finish
$15 / $70
Alto las Rocas Tinto 2023 · Spain · Tempranillo & Syrah
Dark berries, ripe plum and subtle spice
$15 / $70
Caldora Terre d'Abruzzo Sangiovese 2024 · Abruzzo, Italy · Sangiovese
Bright cherry, savoury herbs and fine tannins
$15 / $70
Domaine des Pasquiers Côtes du Rhône · Rhône Valley, France
Blackberry, pepper and fragrant herbs
$15 / $70
Te Muna Road Discovery Flight
$45One of Martinborough's most celebrated wine-growing roads, renowned for producing wines of concentration, purity and longevity. 4 × 75ml pours.
2024 Big Sky Sauvignon Blanc
Passionfruit, lime and fresh herbs
2024 Equilibrium Rosé
Cherry, peach, watermelon, crisp, dry finish
2025 Escarpment Chardonnay
Peach, lemon curd, remarkable texture and balance
2025 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir
Why Te Muna Road?
Stretching east of Martinborough, Te Muna Road is home to some of the region's most celebrated vineyards. Its ancient river terraces, free-draining gravels and cooler microclimate produce wines of remarkable purity, structure and longevity.
Our Team's Cellar Selection — Wine Flight · $40
A relaxed introduction to our four local favourite wines this week.
Dessert Wine
75ml / 375ml2023 Schubert 'Dolce' O · Martinborough · Müller-Thurgau
Peach, apricots, orange blossom and honeycomb
$18 / $78
Fortified — 60ml
Clearview Sea Red · Hawke's Bay
$16
Ramos Pinto Tawny Port · Portugal
$16
Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant
Drinks
Cocktails, tastings, spirits, beer and plenty for the drivers
Cocktails
Raspberry Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, Raspberry Purée, Prosecco, Soda, Lemon
$18
Malibu Aperol Spritz
Malibu, Aperol, Prosecco, Orange, Soda, Grenadine
$18
Blush Cosmopolitan
Rhubarb & Raspberry Gin, Cranberry Juice, Lime, Triple Sec
$19
Midori Margarita Sour
Tequila, Midori, Lime, Aquafaba, Citrus
$19
White Negroni
Reikorangi Gin, Suze, Lillet Blanc, Orange Bitters
$19
Chocolate Espresso Martini
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Crème de Cacao
$20
Mocktails
Saint Margarita
0% Tequila, Lime, Orange, Agave & Sea Salt — bright, tart & refreshing
$15
No Regrets
0% Gin, Grapefruit & Elderflower Tonic — crisp, botanical & dry
$15
Amaretti Sour
0% Amaretti, Lemon, Aquafaba & Aromatic Bitters — silky, almond-rich & beautifully tart
$15
Day Dreamer
Passionfruit, Lime, Vanilla, Yuzu Soda — bright, fresh & tropical
$15
Zero Sparkling — 150ml / bottle
Bulle Royale French Sparkling Wine 0%
$15 / $65
Tasting Flights
NZ Single Malts — Whisky Flight · $39
3 × 20ml whisky, served with a side of water. Showcasing the diversity and innovation of Kiwi whisky.
Scapegrace Anthem Manuka Smoked — Otago
Divergence 'Virgin Oak' — Christchurch
Pōkeno 'Bourbon Barrel' — Waikato
Rum With It — NZ Rum Flight · $39
3 × 20ml rum, served with a side of water. A drum roll of unique New Zealand rums.
NZ Rum & Co McJaggery Spiced Rum — Auckland
Best Behaviour 'Native Botanical' — Hawke's Bay
Dancing Sands Coconut Rum — Golden Bay
Imagination Signature Gin Flight · $37
Self-guided. 3 × 20ml, side of ice and tonic. Showcasing three exceptional Imagination Gin expressions.
Raspberry & Rhubarb — Vibrant berry fruit
Reikorangi Dry Gin — Manuka, orange, spice
Black Barn Barrel Aged — Toffee, brioche, cinnamon
Fancy a wine flight instead? See the Te Muna Road Discovery Flight and our Cellar Selection flight in the Wines list.
Gin & Tonic
Choose your gin, choose your glass (tall or short) and choose your mixer: Mediterranean Tonic / Elderflower Tonic / Yuzu Soda.
Imagination Gin
Rhubarb & Raspberry
$16
Reikorangi (Manuka) Dry Gin
$16
Black Barn Barrel Aged
$16
Vermouth
45mlNeat or on ice, with a dash of tonic or soda water.
144 Islands #1 White · Bay of Plenty
Bright citrus lift, herbal depth, floral notes and a gentle peppery spice
$16
144 Islands #2 Red · Bay of Plenty
Notes of orange, forest bark and native florals
$16
Spirits
30mlRum
Best Behaviour 'Native Botanical' · NZ
$17
Dancing Sands Coconut Rum · NZ
$16
McJaggery Spice Rum · NZ
$17
Bourbon
Woodford Reserve
$15
Vodka
42 Below Pure
$16
Imagination Yuzu
$17
NZ Whisky
Scapegrace Anthem 'Manuka Smoked'
$17
Pōkeno 'Bourbon Barrel'
$16
Divergence 'Virgin Oak'
$16
Cognac
Frapin 1270 Grande Champagne Cognac
$18
Beer & Cider
On Tap — Martinborough Brewery
Karahui Edition Lager
$13
Rotating Hazy Pale Ale
$13
Bottle / Can
Martinborough Black Nectar
$13
Asahi Super Dry
$12
Parrotdog Pilsner
$12
Parrotdog Raptor APA
$12
Garage Project Fugazi Ale · 2.2% Low Alcohol Ale
$11
Garage Project Tiny <0.5% · Zero Alcohol Hazy IPA
$11
Hallertau Apple Cider
$12
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Oravida Sparkling Mineral Water
$12
House-Made Lemon, Lime & Bitters
$7
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
$7
Bundaberg Raspberry & Pomegranate
$7
Karma Apple, Orange & Mango Juice
$7
Coke / Coke No Sugar / Sprite
$6
Coffee & Tea
$5 / $6
If you haven't yet checked out our Gin Room next door, feel free to ask our team to show you through — or explore gin tastings and sharing plates at www.tohi.co.nz
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Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant
Group Bookings — Set Menus
Everything worth celebrating
Set menus are available for bookings of 12 or more guests and upon request. Sample menus only — dishes change with the season. Contact us directly to book larger groups for lunch or dinner.
Group Set Menu
$72 / $89 per person
Two courses $72 per person · Three courses $89 per person
To Start
Salmon Tiradito — New Zealand King salmon, yellow pepper leche de tigre, mango salsa GF / DF
Seared Coastal Scallops — pan-seared scallops, sweet corn humita, crispy Spanish chorizo GF
Wairarapa Beef Tartare — hand-cut local beef eye fillet, toasted brioche, scallop roe mayonnaise GF & DF available
Vegan – Vegetarian option available
To Follow
Catch of the Day & Cauliflower Skordalia — market fish, roast cauliflower and almond skordalia, lemon-caper herb dressing GF DF available
Crispy Duck Breast — sweet corn & brown butter purée, plum gastrique GF
Wairarapa Lamb Rump — charred fennel, Tuscan cannellini beans, mint gel, lamb jus GF / DF
Vegan – Vegetarian option available
To Share
Roast Carrots & Tahini — oven-roasted carrots, toasted nut dukkah, chilli oil and tahini dressing GF / DF / Vegan
Broccolini & Edamame — seasonal green leaves, broccolini, edamame, preserved lemon dressing GF / DF / Vegan
To Finish
Malbec-Poached Pear — spiced Argentinian Malbec, vanilla bean cream GF / Vegan available
Savoury Comté & Hazelnut Cheesecake — Comté cheesecake, toasted hazelnut sablé, baked seasonal fruit GF
Torta Rogel — brookie base, mascarpone dulce de leche, berry compote, Italian meringue GF
GF — Gluten free · DF — Dairy free · V — Vegan · VG — Vegetarian
For group bookings, please email taste@karahui.co.nz or call 06 216 8276
Enquire About Your Group
For group bookings, please email taste@karahui.co.nz or call 06 216 8276
Enquire About Your Group
