Japanese restaurants in New Zealand

“I ordered the Tang Chicken Roll through the Uber eats app and was delighted at how fresh the sushi was for takeout. The chicken was not dry at all and the portion size was large enough to full me up with leftovers. Quality sushi and all rounder delicious! 10/10”

“The food is nice and balanced, has really good quality ingredients, the service is amazing they are so kind and nice. 100% coming back here again”

Greenhope Sushi keeps things pan‑Asian comfort and focused on flavour. Serve sizes show solid value. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Dumplings and bowls carry clear, direct flavours.

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.

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Incredible catering for a work lunch, super easy communication and very accommodating to our needs. Food was incredible and everyone commented on how great it was. Our thanks to Serene and James, we will definitely think of you next time!”

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

“Excellent Japanese restaurant nestled away next to Thai village and new world. Presentation was definitely one of the highlights. Sake served in an interesting container. Food was really good too. Highly recommend the lamb ribs. It's a little spicy but perfect with a little rice.”

On the plate at 面与面食Yiguo Noodles & Dumplings, the idea is Japanese‑leaning and well judged. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Bento and small plates make for an easy spread. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

Katsubi Northlands keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Noodle Club - Rototuna favours a Japanese‑leaning mix with clear, clean flavours. Sushi and hot dishes come out clean‑flavoured and precise. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch.

Canton Takeaways leans into a Japanese‑leaning approach without the fuss. Broths and noodles keep good heat and snap. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Orders move at a steady pace. Pricin...

The kitchen at Kwangchow Fast Food takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. Portions are generous yet well judged. Service stays present without fuss. Value feels fair for the quality.

Mount Sushi is a laid‑back Japanese eatery for cabinet sushi and hot dishes. Expect sushi packs, simple mains and bowls plus udon, with pickup and delivery via local apps.

Smile Sushi in Papamoa Plaza serves a broad Japanese menu. Alongside cabinet sushi you’ll find bento boxes, donburi, teppanyaki and noodle dishes for dine‑in or takeaway.

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.

“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.”

“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:)”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”