Japanese restaurant in New Zealand

Bay Sushi leans into a simple, bistro-style approach with no fuss. Service stays present without fuss. Easy to carry out for a simple night in. A sensible spend for the quality. Good value shows in th...

The kitchen at Opera Kitchen takes a coffee-and-cabinet path and lets the food speak. Service moves quickly through the morning rush. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Team members keep things friendly and on task.

Sushi Station runs with a simple, bistro-style menu and a relaxed feel. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Portions are generous yet well judged. Value feels fair for the spread. Wait time...

Takeichi New Zealand runs with a simple, bistro-style menu and a relaxed feel. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Service stays present without fuss. Meals land promptly at the pass. Valu...

Buddha Stix Dunedin favours a Thai-inspired line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. Pricing lines up with the offer. Portions are generous yet well judged. Team member...

Wok Fusion delivers a burger-led offering that’s straight to the point. Portions are generous yet well judged. A sensible spend for the quality. Orders move at a steady clip. Buns hold well and pattie...

On the plate at Chopsticks, the idea is classic fish-and-chips and well executed. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. There’s always a considered veg choice. Woks keep a quick pace and good sear. A...

At Village Green Cafe & Bar, the menu stays breakfast-and-brunch, served with an easygoing pace. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Best Cafe favours a classic fish-and-chips line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Pricing lines up with the offer. Portions are generous yet well judged. Blue cod and...

“Aura Coffee is one of the best in Mosgiel. As a foreigner, I appreciate the respect and kindness they show. The coffee is excellent, and the staff are friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to visit.”

“Clean restaurant with friendly staff. I ordered the teriyaki beef udon and it is one of the best udon's I have ever tried”

“Came her by myself and just had to bring my partner back the next day. The service is lovely,food is great and the atmosphere is warm and calm. This is going to be a regular for us from now on. Thankyou!”

“This is (in my books) probably one of the best sushi places in the CBD area. A simple menu, that still offers quite a bit to choose from and food that is fresh and tasty. Great place for lunch.”

“The ambiance here is super sympa and I do love their healthy and fresh food. A strong recommendation for those who want to enjoy a sound and warm dish before departure:)”

“The salmon avocado sushi roll and smoked salmon nigiri fried tofu rice was my favourite. The salmon is really fresh and the service is extremely friendly”

“I had an unforgettable experience at this sushi restaurant! The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious—each bite was a burst of flavor and beautifully presented. What truly set this place apart, though, was the staff. Every member of the team was exceptionally kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and taken care of throughout our meal. It’s rare to find such a perfect combination of outstanding food and warm, friendly service.”

“Always kind friendly service and carefully prepared quality food. Prefer this restaurant over other St Pierre's. I come regularly for lunch and like the katsu rice ball and sashimi.”

“Such delicious Sushi. Staff are friendly and always happy to make fresh sushi to order. So good. Massey is lucky to have such a good sushi option.”

“You aren’t there for atmosphere, but food is awesome and service is super friendly. They make it for you if it’s not already made. And open late!! Whoop!! Have been back many times and will again. Great place for good sushi or cooked Japanese food.”

“First experience and it was amazing, we were able to be sat straight away and the chef was entertaining. Love the monthly special option which we chose and enjoyed being able to add to it. Looking forward to coming back for my next holiday!”

“My spouse loves this place. They got out of the hospital and the first thing they wanted was to order the udon through UberEats. It's their favourite udon in this city. I also enjoy the salmon teriyaki and chicken katsu donburi and we always get several miso soup as they're quite good.”

“I go everyday. This sushi is the best & so fresh, very good price aswell. the customer service is 10/10. she lady is so pure hearted. She is the reason i continue to go everyday aswell as good food lol.”

“The better St Pierre branch in the Auckland that offers both hot and cold Japanese food. Healthy and affordable compare to other fast food options in CBD, decent wait time even during the lunch time rush. I am a regular.”

“Had lunch here today and ordered the chicken katsu donburi special for only $17.50. Best value for lunch, as it also comes with a small bowl of miso soup. The chicken katsu was tasty and the serving size is enough to make me full. The salad is good as well as the carrot tempura with dipping sauce. The staff is nice and friendly. Will come back to try the sushi train or some other food in the menu, and better with my family.”

“Even though it is a little expensive, I can't deny the food tasting very good. I would always order either the Vegetable Tempura Noodles [I think?] or the Pork Tonkotsu one [I really can't remember the exact names but something of the sort]. Come out fairly quick and quality has never changed since I started eating here. It's a great place to treat myself. Not to mention the sushis on the constantly moving conveyor belt are also made to great quality and taste. I especially love that one Aburi Prawn one? It just has such a nice taste to it. Great place awesome 10/10 yum yum delicious.”

“Beautiful clean and friendly. Food is amazing, we love the tofu don, just can’t get enough.”

“I come here quite often and it never disappoints! Service is fast, workers are nice and the quality is pretty good. I’ve never had a bad experience here so it is interesting seeing other peoples reviews.”

“Highly recommended by a Japanese local! The Tonkotsu Ramen here is amazing. They offer three types of ramen: Tonkotsu, Tonkotsu Shoyu, and Yuzu Shoyu. I tried the Tonkotsu and it was absolutely delicious. The noodles were thin with a great texture, and the wontons were soft and juicy. It’s evident that the chef is truly dedicated. I definitely come back! They mentioned that the restaurant had just reopened two weeks ago.”

“Tempura was nicely cooked, udon noodles were fresh and not too soggy. The bento set was good and not too pricey.”

“Everytime I've been here, service is 5 star anyway but this branch and staff is exceptional. I came in with a big order and brought my own container with for them to pack it in and they were more than happy to cater to this. Admittedly feel like St Pierre's is long overdue for an upgrade in terms of their plastic packaging, but there is a work around and they cater. 10/5 stars for service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”