Restaurant
Cathy's Kai
39 Dell St, Woodpark NSW 2164, Australia
Find Cathy's Kai
39 Dell St, Woodpark NSW 2164, Australia
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Book NowAbout Cathy's Kai
Cathy's Kai brings home comforts straight from New Zealand to suburban Woodpark, serving genuine Māori specialties alongside classic takeaway feeds. Tucked away on a quiet street, this family-run spot cures homesickness with generous plates of creamed paua, kina, and weekend in-ground hangi. Regulars line up for battered snapper, warm steak and cheese pies, and fresh fry bread slathered with butter and golden syrup. Behind the counter, trays of daily scratch-baked sweets wait for dessert—notably fluffy real-cream donuts and chocolate-iced Afghan biscuits.
- Māori & Kiwi Specialties: Authentic Māori and Kiwi staples including creamed paua, kina, boil up, and weekend in-ground hangi.
- Fresh Bakery Staples: House-made fry bread, flaky steak and cheese pies, and scratch-baked donuts piped with fresh dairy cream.
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Why Choose Cathy's Kai
Experience authentic Māori culinary traditions, scratch-made Kiwi baking, and heartfelt island hospitality in Sydney.
Authentic Māori and Kiwi Specialties
Traditional specialties like kina, creamed paua, smoked fish, and boil up satisfy hard-to-find cravings right in Sydney.
Specialists in Maori cuisine, you name it they got it.
Jason Bryan Fresh Daily Scratch-Baked Staples
House-made fry bread, steak and cheese pies, and fresh real-cream donuts are baked fresh daily on site.
The fry bread were made fresh and the donuts aswell.
Lil A Nostalgic Taste of Home
Familiar recipes and authentic island aromas provide comforting nostalgia and a deep connection to home for Kiwis living abroad.
Takes me back home to NZ . This place is a must try for all the kiwis living in Sydney !
Sola T Heartfelt Childhood Memories
Dishes prepared with genuine aroha evoke fond childhood memories of family meals and traditional home cooking.
Thank you for my journey back to my childhood even down to the hard real butter and golden syrup
Yvonne Fryer Generous Feasts for Family Gatherings
Generous piping hot in-ground hangi meals and takeaway catering trays make feeding family gatherings and events effortless.
the Kai was piping hot with all the flavour profiles that anyone could hope for from Hangi.
Kyle McMillan Caring Community Hospitality
Cathy and her team welcome every guest with warm island hospitality, personal attentiveness, and caring service.
The service she provided was so caring and thoughtful… everyone got to take home trays as well.
Crystal-Leigh S
Most popular items
Authentic Māori specialties and classic Kiwi takeaway favorites
Fish and Chips
I cannot get over how good the fish and chips are here. Takes me back home to NZ .
Sola T Steak and Cheese Pie
Steak and cheese pie 🥧 was exactly like home in Auckland.
Beau Talagi Fry Bread
tears streaming down my face while eating the fry bread. It was identical to my mums
Yvonne Fryer Hangi
the Kai was piping hot with all the flavour profiles that anyone could hope for from Hangi.
Kyle McMillan
Other favorites
Scratch-made bakery sweets, classic Kiwi desserts, and comforting sides
Cream Donuts
The fry bread were made fresh and the donuts aswell.
Lil Afghan Biscuits
Afghan biscuits were 👌🔥, cream buns 👌🔥.
Beau Talagi Steam Pudding
Did I mention the steam pudding, it was a religious experience.
Kyle McMillan Seafood Chowder
We ate everything seafood chowder was delicious.
Lil
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful cultural hospitality and personal service details that go beyond standard takeaway
Fry Bread with Real Butter & Golden Syrup
Fresh fry bread served with chilled hard real butter and golden syrup, recreating nostalgic childhood comfort.
Personal Event Hāngī Delivery
Cathy personally delivers piping hot hāngī and steamed pudding for milestone family celebrations at home.
Curbside Care During Extreme Heat
Staff proactively check in on waiting guests during extreme heat to make sure they are comfortable.
Generous Take-Home Catering Care
Guests receive thoughtful check-ins and are sent home with generous take-home food trays during community and family gatherings.
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