Japanese restaurant in New Zealand

“We had such a great time at the cafe! Abraham was incredibly friendly and helpful. He made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the amazing service!”

The kitchen at Samurai-New Asian takes a Chinese takeout path and lets the food speak. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Value feels fair for the spread. Service stays present without fuss. S...

At Golden Wok Takeaways, the menu stays classic fish-and-chips, served with an easygoing pace. Pricing lines up with the offer. Fried rice and classics arrive hot and even. Good value shows in the serve sizes.

Hikari Sushi Bar - George Street delivers a simple, bistro-style offering that’s straight to the point. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Service stays present without fuss. A sensible spend for the quality.

At Tokyo Express, the menu stays coffee-and-cabinet, served with an easygoing pace. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Service stays present without fuss.

The kitchen at Lake Waihola Cafe & Bar takes a classic fish-and-chips path and lets the food speak. Fish is cooked to a clean crunch and chips stay tidy. Sides support without crowding the star. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Mosgiel Tavern runs with a grill-focused menu and a relaxed feel. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Value feels fair for the spread. Good value shows in the serve sizes. Front‑of‑house r...

“The party platter was wonderful. It was a taste I wanted to eat every day. It was more delicious and touching than what I had in Korea. I really recommend it and make sure to try it”

“Excellent customer service (in fact the best l've recently had in Auckland)!!! Great tasting sushi, too. Excellent value and fresh (even though its late on in the day)!”

“We’re regulars & always order food from here Highly recommend”

“I enjoyed my udon noodle everytime i pop by ☺️”

“The seafood stall is never open when I go there lol”

“Love this place great value for money, great food and good service”

“Beautifully presented and variety of sushi to choose from, including purple rice rolls. All delicious.”

“Very good place to get a wide variety of quality sushi and seafood. Spotless venue and plenty of parking.”

“5 stars because they’re the first place I’ve seen that has offered a $0.50 discount (minimum spend req.) for BYO sushi container - double thumbs up! The sush itself is probs about 3 stars but I go back for the convenience. Update: they do amazingly delicious poké bowls for lunch - the spicy salmon (pictured) is my personal favourite as it’s fresh and yum”

“This place is amazing. They have a great selection of food, and everything I've tried is legit. My only complaint is that you guys aren't open on the weekend, which is 90% of the time I want to demonlish all your tastey food.”

“Definitely recommend this place ! Best sushi of all time, my partner and I come here every week not only for the food but the amazing service from the three lovely ladies and the chef . They are always so welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The atmosphere is cozy, the presentation is beautiful, and you can really feel the love they put into their food . It’s become our go-to spot, definitely a 10/10 experience!”

“Japanese cuisine is always my favourite. It’s the first time I have dined at Daikoku at Botany Town Centre on 16/11/2023. The Japanese manager who greeted me at the entrance of the restaurant was very friendly and hospitable. As I can speak some Japanese, we could have a lovely chat. The Japanese Chef was also very professional and attentive. There were only three of us on the same table so there was not much noise. Food was delicious and I would like to take my husband there some time later. I highly recommend you to come there and enjoy their lunch special if you happen to get near Botany Town Centre.”

“staff were super nice and welcoming! food is fairly priced :> i get sushi here after school so theres a limited selection when i visit, but im sure theres a plentiful selection earlier in the day !”

“The ramen was yummilicious and deserves 5 stars!! The service was excellent and he gave us recommendations on which ramen to order. The pork broth was sedap and we drank till the very last drop!!”

“Well done to Takanini St Pierres. We usually come here once a week to buy sushi and chicken on rice and some crab nuggets. The staff is always friendly, always making my food fresh and always put cutlery and napkins in our bag. Our cards get stamped promptly and numerous times ive walked in on them cleaning their floors spotless and their toilet is the cleanest ive seen. Theres never dirty containers on the tables and they also care for the people sitting outside of the shop sometimes. If I could give you guys 100 more stars I would. Unfortunately, I learned the yucky way today by going to Karaka St Pierres as I thought I'm closer coming off the motorway. I will never make that mistake again.”

“Always a great experience when visiting any St Pierre's Sushi outlet. Their new vegetarian menu is great! What a selection! If you are looking for a quick and healthy bite, highly recommend St Pierre's Sushi!”

“This place does amazing tasting and fresh sushi! Probably the best sushi in Wellington (potentially also London like my review initially said but that's probably not a useful comparison...).”

“Great stuff. I just think they need a rebrand or a redesign of their place.”

“We buy almost weekly lunch for our home office day and are always very satisfied with the sushi. Easy to come, to grab and go, meanwhile the stuff knows me and always greets me very friendly.”

“Airport food is usually more miss than hit! But for a change this place is the latter. Had spicy chicken with a salad, and it was delicious. If you’re in Wellington airport and you need something yummy + a good portion size, this is your place! 5 stars!”

“Never knew this place existed and went for the first time today, small little shop and was made fresh had to wait a little bit but was definitely worth it and I'll be back.”

“Great quality sushi. They have great range of sushis and other foods served to the customers. Food felt very fresh and tasty. 9.5/10 definitely coming back when using airport next time”