Japanese restaurants in New Zealand

“Has good atmosphere, u can eat with smooth jazz music, food are really delicious and fresh, with good service! Love it 10/10”

“Saturday lunchtime was an awesome quiet chill vibe for us to have a Japanese Meetup event. Karaage Tofu Poke bowl was delicious! And one of the servers was vegan so she helped with some recommendations. Tried the Umeshu Plum wine tasting platter and it was oishiiiiii desu! Worth a visit anytime for lunch or dinner during the week, weekend. Highly recommended.”

“best sushi in Wellington. Made fresh to order! Takeaway only though.”

“Incredibly delicious rice balls!! We had Gangnam chicken and Honey garlic chicken Gangnam was the favourite but honey garlic also amazing. Will definitely be back!”

“A hidden gem! Have popped in a few times while over this side of town and am always very pleased. Vibrant atmosphere and lovely decor. Very friendly and efficient staff. Lots of options for hot and cold food. Great prices and portion sizes. Food is always fresh, beautiful and delicious. Highly recommend!”

“Polite staff, clean and tidy restaurant, welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. I ordered spicy chicken donburi (requested no rice) and it was perfection!!”

The kitchen at Sushi Plus takes a pan‑Asian comfort path and lets the food speak. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Stir‑fries keep good heat and snap. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Mum's Dumplings leans into a Japanese‑leaning approach without the fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged. Sushi and hot dishes come out clean‑flavoured and precise. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Had Beachlands Sushi last week and had to come back and give it a five star review, it was so delicious! We had a mix of sushi and it was all so fresh and beautifully flavoured with different sauces. The customer service was super friendly and the restaurant has a clean, relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to come back again and try some more!”

“Great little Sushi place in Epsom. Perfect for lunch. Portions are perfect and so fresh and delicious.”

“Absolutely the best Sushi place in New Zealand by far! Flavour is on point! Fillings are such perfect ratio to rice! Nice large pieces! The price is fantastic! I hope they never never never close shop!! That would be a crime and not a world I’d want to live in. The owners are so friendly and genuine too!”

“Price is reasonable, variety of sushi for customer to select n pick. Yum yum. Will go again if I pass by Mount Eden.”

“Tasty food . Sashimi always taste fresh . Good and comfortable seating area. We have been there a few times .”

“Sushi loving Miss 9 and I throughly enjoyed our Sushi lunch together. Miss 9 even said “the best sushi ever””

“Ordered party platter. they are fresh and delicious. Good value for money. Will recommend. Thanks.”

“My little family love this sushi place. Its the only sushi spot that I can 100% recommend. Compared to other sushi places we have been too this one just hits. They have a variety of different sushi. There's more filling then rice. I love the grilled teriyaki salmon and the grilled spicy prawn ooh to die for. My kids love there teriyaki chicken on rice. Alot of filling and flavour once again. We definitely recommend this sushi place.”

“My partner went to this shop to pick up sandwiches for our holiday brunch, and it turned out to be such a unique place. It reminded me of my previous trip to Japan, with its cute interior design and cozy atmosphere bringing back fond memories. We ordered a Pork Katsu sandwich and a Daishi Eggplant and Mushroom sandwich. The katsu was impressively large and, although it cost around $15, the size was more than satisfying. It tasted great too. The eggplant sandwich was also delicious. I never imagined eggplant would pair so well with sandwich bread, but it was a fantastic idea. This place truly stands out, and I highly recommend it.”

“Really, really good chicken Katsu at a reasonable price! Probably more suited for takeaway than eating in which is good. I ate in but it's not a restaurant.”

“What a hidden gem!! Super tender and crispy chicken and yummy sauces, also very reasonably low price for the portion you get! You can also order online and it only took 5min for my order to be ready :) Just an FYI I got the kimchi bowl which is the only bowl that doesn’t include steamed rice which I didn’t notice.”

On the plate at Nama sushi, the idea is pan‑Asian comfort and well judged. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Pricing lines up with the offer.

“We love the takoyaki here and good service. One time they ran out, they cooked a new batch just for me. Felt special. My daughter's favorite is the takoyaki so can't leave without them.”

Koi sushi delivers a simple, bistro-style offering that’s straight to the point. Takeaway holds up well on the drive. Pricing lines up with the offer. Service stays present without fuss. Wait times ar...

Futomaki Town runs with a simple, bistro-style menu and a relaxed feel. Service stays present without fuss. A sensible spend for the quality. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Orders move at...

“Walked in at lunch time, nicely greeted and beautifully custom-made sushi straight away for immediate consumption haha. So hungry, so delicious. Highly recommended”

“Amazing service and sushi once again. Bruce is a very genuine customer service orientated man. Extremely friendly as his wife and staff. He remembered me from many visits 10+ years ago. You don't get that anywhere else.”

“Really rate this place, i ended up getting a spicy karange chicken donburi as the sushi pricess were a little expensive and i was hungry. And for 22.90 the donburi was well worth it! It was Very delicious and a very good size with genourous chicken. Would 100% come again :)”

Joy Sushi is a compact Waihi sushi shop known for freshly made cabinet sushi. Selections change through the day and can include rolls, nigiri and rice‑ball snacks for an easy grab‑and‑go lunch.

The kitchen at Everyday Sushi Day takes a simple, bistro-style path and lets the food speak. Wait times are contained even when busy. Pricing lines up with the offer. Team members keep things friendly and on task.

So Bao runs with a burger-led menu and a relaxed feel. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Value feels fair for the spread. Good value shows in the se...

“Favourite place to get sushi! The flavour is awesome and the staff here are friendly. The sushi isn’t too expensive and fairly priced. You won’t be disappointed!”