Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant
Dinner Menu
Seasonal cuisine in the heart of the Wairarapa wine region
Starters
Tuna Ceviche, chilli yuzu wakame, pickled daikon, crispy rice noodle GF / DF
$23
Wild Mushrooms, black garlic, smoked sweet potato, paprika truffle oil V / VG / GF / DF
$22
Masala Goat Rack with burnt onion yoghurt and pomegranate seeds GF
$24
Crispy Pork Belly with smoked beetroot purée and mandarin glaze GF
$24
Charred Tiger Prawns with shaved fennel salad, Romesco and crispy shallots GF
$24
Mains
Charred Celeriac Steaks GF / DF / V
Whipped kūmara, ferments, blistered beans, pistachio, tahini dressing
$39
Pan-Seared Snapper GF / DF
Anchovy skordalia, lemon spinach, capers, heirloom carrots, red pepper coulis
$41
Slow-Braised Massaman Lamb Shank GF / DF
Charred wombok, kimchi mash, toasted cashews, pickled daikon
$43
Confit Duck Leg GF
Braised cherry and red cabbage, creamy polenta, Pinot jus, pickled carrot
$42
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek GF
Whipped agria, sautéed bok choy, Togarashi & whisky glaze, pickled red onion
$43
Roasted Venison Rack GF / DF
Black garlic Brussels sprouts, Perla, horseradish parsnip, Syrah beef reduction
$42
Sides
Mākikihi Fries — Truffle Aioli GF
$14
Garden Greens: Rocket, shaved fennel, pomegranate, pickled carrot GF / V
$15
Warm Seasonal Vegetables, olive oil & toasted almond GF / V
$16
Desserts
Warm Chocolate Fondant, caramelised brûlée cream, seasonal berry coulis
$19
Strawberry & White Chocolate Semi Freddo GF
$18
Spiced Chai Panna Cotta, blueberry and cranberry compote V / GF / DF
$18
Cheese, Quince, Fruits, Nuts, Crackers GF / VG
$21
Affogato: Gelato, Espresso and choice of Amaretto or Frangelico
$18
Whisky Hot Chocolate, Orange Bitters, Macaron
$18
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
Winter 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
$15 / $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
Orange & Rosé
150ml / bottle2025 Wine Witch 'Orange' Pinot Gris · Martinborough · Pinot Gris
A skin-contact Pinot Gris with notes of tea leaf, citrus and apricot
$14 / $58 (500ml)
2024 Equilibrium Rosé · Te Muna, Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Cherry, peach & watermelon with zesty citrus and a crisp, dry finish
$16 / $72
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
2020 Gladstone Vineyard Viognier · Gladstone, Wairarapa · Viognier
Moderately intense, textural, apricot, vanilla and subtle ginger
$16 / $75
2024 Blue Earth Pinot Gris · Te Muna, 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
2021 Elephant Hill Reserve Chardonnay · Hawke's Bay · Chardonnay
Taut, dry, subtle oak, ripe grapefruit, red apple, white nectarine
$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, 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 — Lagrein · Martinborough · Pinot Noir, St Laurent, Lagrein
Damson, bramble, black cherry, hints of tapenade and spice
$18 / $85
2022 Grava España Vino Tinto · Martinborough · Lagrein
Dark cherry, wild herbs, savoury spice, vibrant acidity and structure
$23 / $110
Beyond the region
2019 Karikari Pinotage · Northland · Pinotage (a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault)
Richly aromatic, notes of stewed berries, wild game, chocolate
$115 btl
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 Devots 'Apprentice' Pinot Noir · Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Dark cherry, spice, and earthy complexity
$18 / $85
2024 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 · Te Muna, Martinborough · Pinot Noir
Wild berries, forest herbs, spice with depth, structure and purity
$24 / $115
Beyond the region
2024 SOHO McQueen Pinot Noir · Central Otago · Pinot Noir
Black cherry, thyme, baking spice, with silky texture and depth
$115 btl
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.
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 Blue Earth Pinot Gris
Nashi pear, white peach and spice
2025 Escarpment Chardonnay
Peach, lemon curd, remarkable texture and balance
2025 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir
Wild berries, forest herbs, spice with depth, structure and purity
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.
Dessert Wine
75ml / 375ml2023 Schubert 'Dolce' · Martinborough · Müller-Thurgau
Peach, apricots, orange blossom and honeycomb
$18 / $78
NV Campbell's Topaque · Rutherglen, Australia · Muscadelle
Toffee, honey and cold tea characters create a unique profile
$16 / $65
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 Rush
Rhubarb Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, Lime, Sugar Syrup
$19
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, Prosecco, Yuzu Soda
$18
Manuka Smoke Old Fashioned
Manuka Smoke Single Malt, Walnut Bitters, Orange
$20
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Brut, Soda, Orange
$19
Rum Riot
Coconut & Vanilla Rum, Ginger Beer, Orange Bitters
$19
Yuzu Collins
Yuzu Vodka, Laiwu Ginger Sugar Syrup, Lime Soda
$19
Negroni
Barrel Aged Gin, 144 Islands Vermouth #2, L'Opera Bitter
$20
Chocolate Espresso Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Crème de Cacao
$21
Mocktails
Sour Amour
Orgeat, Orange, Lemon — soft, citrusy, a little indulgent
$14
Day Dreamer
Passionfruit, Lime, Vanilla — bright, fresh and easy
$14
No Regrets
0% Gin, Grapefruit, Elderflower Tonic — crisp, aromatic, a proper G&T
$14
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.
Best Behaviour 'Native Botanical' — Hawke's Bay
Dancing Sands Coconut Rum — Golden Bay
Last Light 'Solera Aged' — Auckland
Imagination Signature Gin Flight · $37
Self-guided. 3 × 20ml, side of ice and tonic. Three exceptional Imagination Gin expressions.
Wakame & Lime — Savoury and bright citrus
Raspberry & Rhubarb — Vibrant berry fruit
Reikorangi Dry Gin — Manuka, Orange
Fancy a wine flight instead? See the Te Muna Road Discovery 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
Wakame & Lime
$16
Rhubarb & Raspberry
$16
Reikorangi (Manuka) Dry Gin
$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
Flor de Caña 18YO
$18
Best Behaviour 'Native Botanical' · NZ
$17
Dancing Sands Coconut Rum · NZ
$16
Last Light 'Solera' Aged · NZ
$17
1919 Distilling 'Cane Overproof'
$16
Bourbon
Woodford Reserve
$15
Vodka
The Bond Store Kapiti Coast Vodka
$16
Imagination Yuzu Lemonade Vodka
$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 / 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
$11
Garage Project Tiny <0.5% · Non-Alcoholic
$11
Hallertau Apple Cider
$12
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Sparkling / Still Mineral Water
$12
Organic Kombucha
$8
Sprite, Coke, Coke No Sugar
$6
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
$6
House Made Lemon, Lime & Bitters
$7
Karma Raspberry Lemonade
$7
Karma Fruit Juice
$7
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 over 11 guests and upon request. Sample menus only — dishes change with the season. Contact us directly to book larger groups for lunch or dinner.
Set Menu — 2 Course
$67 per person
Choose a starter and a main
Starters — choose one
Tuna Ceviche, chilli yuzu wakame, pickled daikon, crispy rice noodle GF / DF
Masala Goat Rack with burnt onion yoghurt and pomegranate seeds GF
Crispy Pork Belly, Beetroot, Mandarin Gel, Crispy Sage GF
Wild Mushrooms, black garlic, smoked sweet potato, paprika truffle oil V / VG / GF / DF
Mains — choose one
Slow-Braised Massaman Lamb Shank — charred wombok, kimchi mash, toasted cashews, pickled daikon GF / DF
Confit Duck Leg — braised cherry and red cabbage, creamy polenta, Pinot jus, pickled carrot GF
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek — whipped agria, sautéed bok choy, Togarashi & whisky glaze, pickled red onion GF
Charred Celeriac Steaks — whipped kūmara, ferments, blistered beans, pistachio, tahini dressing GF / DF / V
Set Menu — 3 Course
$85 per person
Choose a starter, a main and a dessert
Starters — choose one
Tuna Ceviche, chilli yuzu wakame, pickled daikon, crispy rice noodle GF / DF
Masala Goat Rack with burnt onion yoghurt and pomegranate seeds GF
Crispy Pork Belly, Beetroot, Mandarin Gel, Crispy Sage GF
Wild Mushrooms, black garlic, smoked sweet potato, paprika truffle oil V / VG / GF / DF
Mains — choose one
Slow-Braised Massaman Lamb Shank — charred wombok, kimchi mash, toasted cashews, pickled daikon GF / DF
Confit Duck Leg — braised cherry and red cabbage, creamy polenta, Pinot jus, pickled carrot GF
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek — whipped agria, sautéed bok choy, Togarashi & whisky glaze, pickled red onion GF
Charred Celeriac Steaks — whipped kūmara, ferments, blistered beans, pistachio, tahini dressing GF / DF / V
Desserts — choose one
Chai Panna Cotta, Blueberry Glaze V / GF
Warm Chocolate Fondant, brûlée cream, berry coulis
Affogato: Gelato, Espresso & Amaretto or Frangelico
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
