Kinji Japanese Restaurant offers a focused, reservable dining room in Bryndwr where ingredient selection carries as much weight as technique. The kitchen highlights seafood chosen from around New Zealand by an experienced chef, then supports it with locally grown organic vegetables, tofu, free-range eggs and locally raised Ocean beef. That sourcing gives the restaurant a clear sense of place: recognisably Japanese preparations are built around products selected close to home rather than treated as an imported formula.

The entrée list moves confidently between raw, seared and fried preparations. Beef tataki is paired with ponzu citrus soy, while king-prawn and seasonal-vegetable tempura show the kitchen's lighter batter work. Kinji fried chicken is marinated with a special garlic-soy sauce, and pan-fried pork dumplings offer a more substantial small plate. Grilled beef tongue adds another texture altogether, making the opening section useful for building a shared progression before the main course.

Sushi and sashimi can form either one part of the meal or its central event. A combination plate brings five kinds of sashimi together with nigiri, rolls and miso soup, while the larger special sashimi platter is designed for several diners. Bento boxes arrange sashimi, fried chicken, beef tataki or vegetarian dishes into self-contained selections. For a more fluid experience, the preorder-only omakase leaves the sashimi or sushi choice to the chef and lets seasonal seafood set the direction.

Warm dishes give the menu depth beyond seafood. Wagyu sukiyaki cooks vegetables, tofu, egg and udon in a sweet soy broth, while the spicy hot pot combines seafood, chicken and vegetables in dashi. Teriyaki salmon, eggplant gratin, pork belly kakuni and mackerel box sushi illustrate the kitchen's wider range. Green-tea tiramisu, creme brulee and sake provide natural ways to finish or extend the meal, and the restaurant asks larger groups and omakase diners to plan ahead so the small room can serve them properly.

Address: 279B Greers Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand

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Kinji Japanese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Kinji Selective Meal

$70 per person. Kinji’s Best in One Set: A special selection of our chef’s top recommendations. Table time is limited to 1.5hour up to 2 people, 2 hours more than 3 people. Additional Wasabi, Ginger, Mayo, Sauces etc will be charged $1. Take-Away container charged 50c each.

Assorted Entrees

3 seasonal daily specials

Sashimi

Chef’s choice of 5 kinds of fresh sashimi. Upgrade to 8 kinds for +$10. You can add more if you want.

Salad

Choose one: Green Salad or Tofu Salad. Upgrade to Beef for +$10.

Tempura

A seasonal selection of 4 pieces, including King Prawn.

Main Dish

Choose one: Teriyaki Chicken, Lamb Sizzle, Salmon Steak, Beef Cheek, Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) or Assorted Sushi.

Sushi & Sashimi

Chefs Choice Sashimi

Kinji Special Sashimi Platter

$96

A premium selection of the day’s freshest sashimi, beautifully presented for 3–4 people

3 Kinds of Sashimi

$28

Chef’s selection of 3 seasonal sashimi, delicately sliced (9 pcs)

5 Kinds of Sashimi

$60

A generous assortment of premium sashimi (20 pcs)

Salmon Sashimi

$26

Special treated King Salmon Sashimi (8pc)

Omakase Sashimi and/or Sushi Plate

per person $50

(Preorder required) The ultimate ocean bounty: A grand selection of the day’s freshest catch will be selected by Chef

Salmon & Seared Salmon Nigiri

$18

Fresh and lightly seared salmon over seasoned rice (4 pcs)

Assorted Nigiri

$20

Chef’s daily selection of premium nigiri (5 pcs)

Salmon & Avocado Roll

Half $13 / Full $25

Rolled salmon sushi with Avocado and Tobiko

Crumbed Chicken & Avocado Roll

Half $13 / Full $25

Rolled Crumbed Chicken and Avocado sushi

King Prawn Tempura Roll

Half $13 / Full $25

Rolled Sushi with Tempura Prawn Meat

Meat Dishes

Grilled Beef Tongue

$22

Tender grilled beef tongue (80g), lightly seasoned with a subtle smoky finish

Beef Tataki Salad

$27

Lightly seared ocean beef (120g) over fresh greens, dressed with zesty house-made ponzu citrus soy

Ocean Beef Cheek Stewed

$28

Slow-braised ocean beef cheek (160g), meltingly tender, finished in a rich sweet red miso glaze

NZ Wagyu Sukiyaki

$35

Marbled NZ wagyu gently simmered in a sweet soy dashi with seasonal vegetables, Tofu and Udon.

Kinji Fried Chicken

4pcs $24

Crispy, juicy chicken (240g)marinated in our special garlic-soy blend – a Kinji classic

Japanese Style BBQ Lamb Sizzle

$28

Tender NZ lamb (180g) marinated in a secret fruit-infused sauce, served on a sizzling hot plate

Teriyaki Chicken

$27

Juicy chicken thigh (300g) with home made Teriyaki Sause

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings

$20

Hand made 4pcs of Pork Dumplings with juicy pork filling

Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu)

$26

Golden crumbed pork tender loin (120g), deep-fried and served with finely shredded cabbage

Vegetable & Plant-Based

(V) Vegetarian – Please Note: May contain Egg, Fish Stock or Cheese

Egg Plant Gratin (V)

$28.50

Roasted eggplant topped with sweet miso and melted cheese, rich and savory

Vegetable Tempura (V)

$22

A seasonal selection of vegetables in a light, airy tempura batter

Vegetarian Bento Box (V)

$48

A balanced set of tofu, vegetable tempura, edamame, rice, and miso soup

Seafood

King Prawn Tempura

$22

Light, crispy king prawns in delicate tempura batter (4 pcs)

Groper Tempura

$32

Flaky Groper fillets fried to a delicate, airy crunch, served with spring onion Sauce

King Salmon Steak

$28

Pan-seared King Salmon with a golden crust, complemented by our signature velvety Mashed Potato

Tempura Combination

$33

A selection of king prawn, white fish, and seasonal vegetables in crisp tempura

Spicy Hot Pot

$35

Spicy Dashi based Soup with Seafood, Veges and Udon Noodle

On the Side Dessert

(GF) Gluten Free – Please tell us for Gluten Free, we can present choices. (V) Vegetarian – Please Note: May contain Egg, Fish Stock or Cheese. Additional Wasabi, Ginger, Mayo, Sauces etc will be charged $1. Take-Away container charged 50c each.

Green Tea Ice Cream (GF)

Green Tea Tiramisu

$10

Crème Brulee (GF)

$10

Agedashi Tofu (V)

$12

Deep Fried Burdock (V)

$12

Green Salad (V)

$13

Tofu Salad (V)

$16

Wasabi Octopus

$10

Sesame Seaweed (V)

$10

Edamame (Chamame Bean) (V)(GF)

Deep Fried Squid

$13

Rice (GF)

Small $5 / Large $13

Miso Soup (GF)

Sake (150ml)

Ozeki

$14

Hyogo Prefecture, Alc 14.5%; Sweet —————————–● Dry / Hot; Dry and Delicate, with a full-bodied flavor and well-balanced aroma

Nihonsakari Junmai

$15

Hyogo Prefecture, Alc 15%; Sweet ———————–●—- Dry / Chilled / Hot; This sake’s main traits are the great rice flavor and soft mouthfeel, with a dry finish and light aftertaste. Easy to drink.

Spring Deer Junmai

$18

Nara Prefecture, Alc 15%; Sweet ———————-●– Dry / Chilled / Hot; Well-balanced flavor between richness and sharpness, and is light when chilled, or crisp and flavorful when served hot

Big Mountain Junmai

$18

Yamagata Prefecture, Alc 15%; Sweet —————–●—– Dry / Chilled / Hot; Soft and dry taste with a mild aroma, a light and fine texture, and a smart, yet moderately thick taste.

Wine

The Boneline Dry Riesling

Glass $13 / Bottle $55

Waipara

Main Divide Pinot Gris

Glass $13 / Bottle $55

Waipara

Main Divide Chardonnay

Glass $13 / Bottle $55

Waipara

Kimura Sauvignon Blanc

Glass $14 / Bottle $59

Marlborough

Cocktail

Yuzu Citrus

$12

Sake Based

Lemon Lime & Gin

$12

Japanese Gin

Kyoho Grape

$11

Grape Flavored

Yamanashi Peach

$11

Peach Flavored

Bottle Wine

Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon

$90

Waipara

Taka K Pinot Noir

$90

Waipara

Green Song Amber Pinot Gris

$50

Wairarapa

Bel Canto Dry Riesling

$100

Waipara

Beer

Orion

300ml $10 / 500ml $12

Tap 5.0%

Sapporo

300ml $11 / 500ml $13.50

Tap 5.0%

Asahi

$10

Bottle 5.0%

Cassels Nectaron IPA

$12

Can 6.1%

Whisky & Shochu

Yoichi

$17

Japanese Whisky 30ml

Nikka

$20

Japanese Whisky 30ml

Shiranami

$12

Made by Japanese Kumara 90ml

Yamamoto

90ml $20 / Bottle $150

Made by Rice 90ml bottle

Soft Drinks

Coke

Diet Coke

Rasp Coke

Plum Wine

Choya (Sweet)

90ml $11 / w Soda $12

Vodka Based 90ml / w Soda

Devil (Spicy)

50ml $10 / Bottle $28

Sake Based 50ml / Bottle

Yume (Sweet)

$14

Vodka Based 90ml

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Kinji Japanese Restaurant Menu

Kinji Japanese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Kinji Selective Meal

Sushi & Sashimi

Meat Dishes

Vegetable & Plant-Based

Seafood

On the Side Dessert

Sake (150ml)

Wine

Cocktail

Bottle Wine

Beer

Whisky & Shochu

Soft Drinks

Plum Wine

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