Japanese restaurants in New Zealand

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

“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!”

“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”

At DOSHIRAC Chicken & Bowl, the menu stays simple, bistro‑style and no‑fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Pricing lines up with the offer.

“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!”

“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!”

“Yum yum and As we can see, there is much salmon in their salmon sushi. So far valuable sushi is not common in Hamilton. The staff is chatty and the service is good. Highly recommended!”

IPPIN RAMEN & BOWL focuses on Japanese comfort food built around tonkotsu ramen and donburi. Guests can choose shoyu or miso ramen with gyoza on the side, alongside rice bowls and soft drinks, for cas...

“Very close to Otago University campus, was here for the open day and it happened to be one in the first food places that caught my eye. Came in and grabbed the crispy chicken sushi, absolutely amazing. Staff seemed to be friendly. Great for a fast takeaway since the place is a bit small. Might be a bit pricey for some people.”

“I can quite honestly say that this is one of my fav sushi shop while I traveled in Auckland. Amazing tasting and enthusiastic staff!”

“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”

“The sushi is soo good here, as well as all the other food. The staff are friendly and there is usually a lot of selection of food. Also the location is very convenient.”

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

“Repeat customer. Love that there are a handful of vegan options. Service is always so prompt. Requests are not a fuss. The loyalty card is appreciated.”

Katsubi Bayfair leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach without the fuss. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Portions are generous yet well judged. Pricing lines up with the offer. Orde...

Sushi Mall delivers a Thai-inspired offering that’s straight to the point. Stir-fries keep good heat and snap. Pricing lines up with the offer. Fried rice and classics arrive hot and even. Tandoor not...

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Had some tasty donburi for dinner here the other day on a stretch of road without many other great options. Good food good value. I had the chicken numban and the wife had aburi salmon. We split an agedashi tofu.”

“Best authentic Thai I’ve had in Hamilton! The garlic rice with chicken, beef green curry, pad thai, and garlic pepper seafood were all super tasty. The crispy pork was next level too. Friendly service and a great vibe, definitely coming back.”

“I had a very delicious Teriyaki chicken don at Hello Sushi this evening. The chicken was tender, the sauce was rich and flavorful. I’ll definitely be back again soon!”

“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.”

“The best sushi. Highly recommend. Ingredients is always fresh and vibrant in colour. They are always super friendly and kind. Always nice and clean when I have sat in to eat.”

“The lady was super friendly and let me try the spicy sauce before ordering.”

“Their teriyaki Tofu Don is the best in town! I really appreciate their vegan options and the staff are lovely. I come here at least once a week, sometimes twice, and never get tired of their dishes. They also let me bring my own bowl which is fantastic. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone :)”

The Sushi Shop at Bayfair offers a wide cabinet of sushi with made‑to‑order rolls. Customers mix and match pieces or choose ready‑made packs for a quick bite.

“The Bay Sushi in Half Moon Bay is a great spot for a quick and satisfying meal. There was no waiting time, a wide variety of sushi to choose from, and the prices were very reasonable. The owner was welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. A convenient and reliable choice for sushi in the area.”