Arashi Kushiyaki Bar brings several strands of Japanese dining together at its Courtenay Place restaurant. Kushiyaki supplies the defining idea, but the menu also makes room for sushi, sashimi, noodles, rice bowls and teppanyaki, allowing a meal to be as brief or as varied as the table wants. Lunch and evening service suit both a structured set meal and a longer sequence of shared plates. Booking and pickup options add flexibility without changing the restaurant's central appeal as a place to explore different cooking styles in one sitting.
The grill is the natural place to begin. Assorted kushiyaki skewers turn small portions into a tasting progression, while teppanyaki offers a more substantial expression of heat and searing. Dumplings, karaage, agedashi tofu and takoyaki broaden the opening round with crisp, fried and soft textures. Ordering several of these dishes lets a group build contrast before committing to mains, and it reflects the social strength of the format: each person can sample widely instead of being confined to one large plate.
Sashimi and sushi form a distinct side of the menu rather than a token addition to the grill. Raw fish gives the meal a clean, cool counterpoint to skewers and fried snacks, while rolls such as the California roll offer a familiar cooked option for diners who prefer it. Combining the two sections creates a natural pace, moving between delicate slices, seasoned rice and hotter dishes from the kitchen. It is a useful approach for mixed groups because the table can share a Japanese meal without everyone needing identical tastes.
Noodles and rice dishes make Arashi equally workable when sharing is not the plan. Yaki udon or soba brings vegetables, bonito and a savoury sauce to the wok, while miso tonkotsu ramen and tempura udon offer two very different bowls. Donburi and teppanyaki sets provide complete meals with fewer decisions. Premium sake and Japanese liquor connect the drinks list to the food, giving diners the option to linger over several courses or keep the visit focused on one warming bowl and a straightforward accompaniment.
Address: 41 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Arashi Kushiyaki Menu
Appetizers
Karaage
Deep fried marinated chicken thigh pieces served with mayonnaise.
Ebi Fry [3 pcs]
Crispy fried crumbed prawns served with mayonnaise.
Dumpling (Pork) [6 pcs]
Pan fried pork and vegetable dumplings, served with our sweet and sour vinaigrette.
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of seafood & cabbage, topped with seaweed, bonito flakes and mayonnaise.
Takoyaki [6 pcs]
Deep fried octopus filled dough balls, topped with seaweed, bonito flakes and mayonnaise.
Agedashi Tofu [3 pcs]
Deep fried tofu with traditional daikon sauce, topped with bonito flakes and spring onion. [Vegetarian Option]
Gyutataki
Pan seared scotch fillet done rare, served with sweet sesame sauce.
Potato Croquette [2 pcs]
Deep fried crumbed potatoes served with home-made sauce.
Wasabi Octopus
Raw, tender bites of octopus tossed in a fiery, savory wasabi marinade.
Spring Roll [6 pcs]
Deep fried crispy vegetable spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce.
Tempura
King Prawn Tempura [6 pcs]
Vegetable Tempura
[Vegetarian Option]
Eggplant Tempura
[Vegetarian Option]
Assorted Tempura
Side Order/Salad
Edamame
Steamed soybean with salt. GF
Seaweed Salad
Marinated seaweed, sesame seed and garnish.
Smoked Salmon Salad
Rich smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and fresh summer tomatoes, elevated by a sharp and creamy wasabi mayo drizzle.
Green Salad
Kushiyaki
[2 skewers] [GFA]
Combo [5 skewers]
2x chicken thighs, beef sirloin, pork belly, mushroom.
Mushroom
Pork Belly with Onion
Chicken Skin
Chicken Thighs with Spring Onion
Beef Sirloin
Prawn
Scallop
Noodles
Yaki Udon / Soba
Stir fried noodles with seasonal vegetables, topped with pan fried chicken, bonito flakes and teriyaki sauce. [Vegetarian Option]
Miso Tonkotsu Ramen
Chashu pork slices and vegetables with house special miso soup.
Chicken Ramen / Udon
Deep fried marinated chicken thigh pieces and vegetables with spicy pork bone broth.
Vegetable Udon
Seasonal vegetables with noodle soup. [Vegetarian Option]
Tempura Udon
Assorted tempura with udon noodle soup. [Vegetarian Option]
Donburi-Rice
Teriyaki Chicken Don
Pan fried crispy chicken thighs with teriyaki sauce served on rice.
Katsu Don Classic [Chicken Option]
Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with onion and egg, boiled in home-made sauce, served on rice.
Katsu Don Crispy [Chicken Option]
Unagi Don
Grilled to perfection soy marinated eel served on rice.
Spicy Salmon Don
Pan fried marinated salmon pieces with our special spicy teriyaki sauce and mayonnaise served on rice.
Sashimi Don [GFA]
Assorted raw fish, avocado and soy wasabi, served on rice.
Chuka Ryori
Crab Omelet Fried Rice
Tender crab meat and soft omelet over egg and crab fried rice.
Mapo Tofu Rice [Vegetarian Option]
A savory soft tofu and seasoned ground pork in a delicate, ginger-infused sauce.
Seafood Fried Rice [GFA] [Chicken / Vegetarian Options]
A savory, smoky bowl of classic wok-fried rice packed with fresh seafood and crisp vegetables.
Sweet Sour Chicken
Crispy battered chicken tossed with fresh peppers in a classic, crave-worthy sweet and sour glaze.
Sweet Sour Eggplant
Crispy, tender eggplant bites tossed in a rich, crave-worthy sweet and sour sauce.
Sushi Rolls
8 pcs / 4 pcs
Salmon Avocado [GF]
California [GF]
Spicy Prawn
Kumara
Teriyaki Chicken
Tuna
Arashi Sushi Nigiri [8 pcs]
Slices of flame-seared various seafood (prawn, tuna, white fish, salmon) topped with our house special sauce.
Aburi Maguro Nigiri [8 pcs]
Slices of flame-seared tuna seared and served with our house special sauce.
Sushi Nigiri 2 pcs
Ebi
GF
White fish
GF
Tuna
GF
Salmon
GF
Unagi [Eel]
GF
Inari
Sashimi Combo
Small Sashimi [10 pcs]
GF
Medium Sashimi [15 pcs]
GF
Large Sashimi [20 pcs]
GF
Sushi Combo [10 pcs]
1x Inari, salmon, white fish, prawn Nigiri, 2x salmon avocado rolls, 2x vegetable rolls, 2x tuna capsicum rolls.
Vegetable Sushi Combo
2x Inari, 2x Avocado, 4x Vegetable rolls.
Sushi Sashimi Combo
7 pieces sushi & 7 pieces sashimi.
Sushi Nigiri Boat
2x each of Inari, salmon, white fish, prawn, tuna, unagi, avocado Nigiri.
Set
Rice + Salad + Miso + Your Choice. Teriyaki Salmon +$2, Una-Jye (Eel) +$2.
Katsu [Chicken / Pork]
Katsu Curry [Chicken / Pork]
Karaage
Teriyaki Beef/Tofu/Chicken
Teriyaki Salmon
Sashimi [GFA]
Tempura
Teppanyaki Pepper Chicken/Beef
Una-Jye (Eel)
Dessert
Vanilla Ice Cream
Green Tea Ice Cream
Mochi with Vanilla / Green Tea Ice Cream
Banana Tempura with Vanilla Ice Cream
Three Courses
$42 per person. Starter: Karaage OR Sashimi and King Prawn Tempura (+$6). Main: Teriyaki Chicken/Beef/Salmon Set. Dessert: Ice Cream. Soft drink or Bottle Beer (+$5).
Karaage
Sashimi and King Prawn Tempura
Teriyaki Chicken/Beef/Salmon Set
Ice Cream
Soft drink
Bottle Beer
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