Wellington’s Japanese restaurants cover a broad spectrum, from carefully paced contemporary dining to ramen shops, sushi counters and dependable bento lunches. The strongest kitchens have a clear identity. Some build flavour through dashi, precise knife work and seasonal seafood; others specialise in grilled skewers, crisp katsu or noodles designed for an easy weekday meal. That variety makes Japanese food in the capital useful for quiet dinners, celebrations, workday lunches and quick meals before an evening in town.
Cuba Street and Te Aro hold much of the depth. Kazaguruma serves a small dining room with ambitious cooking and sake, Tatsushi concentrates on classic technique, and Origami combines savoury dishes with a serious pâtisserie counter. Courtenay Place adds kushiyaki, sushi and casual set meals, while Newtown’s Ramen Shop supplies warming bowls outside the central entertainment strip. Lambton Quay contributes a compact daytime sushi option for office hours.
Match the format to the occasion. Reserve early for a tiny room or a dinner built around set menus, and arrive with time for food prepared to order. At sushi restaurants, ask what seafood is freshest; at ramen shops, choose broth before adding sides; at broad family restaurants, combine a raw or chilled dish with something fried or grilled. Menus and fish availability change, so confirm current hours, dietary needs and booking policies directly before travelling.
Kazaguruma Japanese Dining
Kazaguruma is a 16-seat restaurant where chef Shojiro Takasu combines recognisable Japanese foundations with measured European and wider Asian touches. The intimate Cuba Street room keeps attention on the food, whether dinner begins with sashimi and tempura or moves towards teriyaki, wagyu sukiyaki and a more structured set menu. Presentation is elegant without losing warmth, and the drinks programme treats sake, shochu, whisky and wine as part of the meal rather than an afterthought.
A small dining room brings practical limits. Bookings run in defined time slots, larger groups use set menus, and serious allergies must be discussed before the day because cross-contact cannot be eliminated in the compact kitchen. Those boundaries help the team maintain detail across each course. Ask about seasonal fish and current specials, then let contrasting textures shape the meal: cool sashimi, crisp tempura, a carefully grilled main and a Japanese tea or dessert to finish.
Address: 272 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
KAZAGURUMA Japanese Dining Menu
KIWAMI Three Course Menu
Special three course $115 per person. Each dish is served individually. Booking required 1 day in advance. Contents may change due to seasonal products. Dietary options: GF, DF, No Meat.
Hassun 八寸
A selection of sashimi, sushi and snack bites. Sashimi 刺身 | Ora king salmon｜Leigh snapper | Pacific oyster ponzu | NZ bluefin tuna | Hokkaido Scallop. Sushi 寿司 | New Caledonian paradise prawn | ‘Haku’ kingfish | ‘Kabayaki’ grilled eel. Hitokuchi 一口 | Yaki brussels sprout | Potato salad | Atsuagei tofu
Shio yaki salmon
焼き鮭と枝豆、クマラのご飯. A delightful combination that highlights the simple preparation of salmon. Grilled Ora king salmon, Sauteed kale and mushrooms, scallion sauce, edamame kumara rice, salmon roe, ginger, black pepper, olive oil
A5 Wagyu Shabu Shabu
A5 和牛とお野菜のしゃぶしゃぶ鍋. A classic Japanese hotpot featuring melt-in-mouth Wagyu beef that will warm you up. A5 wagyu shabu shabu hotpot, katsuo dashi broth, Asian vegetables, Japanese soft tofu, udon noodles, side sesame ponzu sauce, ume paste and yuzu kosho
SAKE pairing
Three different types of sake are served 80ml each to match the food
Kaze 風 Set Menu
$87 per person. *GF DF g. Please choose one set menu for the same group. All set menus are designed to be shared and minimum order from two persons. Booking required on Saturday. Gluten-free option available; The whole group will be changed to a gluten-free option, extra $1/ per person.
Four varieties Sashimi and Two varieties Sushi of the day
Tempura black tiger prawn and cauliflower
‘Aosa-nori’ seaweed salt, sweet miso, ‘ten tsuyu’ dipping broth
Flame grilled rare tuna slices
black pepper, fried garlic, side daikon onion salad, coriander, ponzu sauce
Deep fried free-range chicken thigh
creamy egg-mayo tartare sauce, green salad w/ orange kurozu dressing
Grilled marinated Lamb cutlets
‘Yasai-itame’ woked vegetables, garlic-sansho miso sauce, shichimi spice
Umi 海 Set Menu
$89 per person. *GF DF g. Please choose one set menu for the same group. All set menus are designed to be shared and minimum order from two persons. Booking required on Saturday. Gluten-free option available; The whole group will be changed to a gluten-free option, extra $1/ per person.
Four varieties Sashimi and Two varieties Sushi of the day
Tempura black tiger prawn and cauliflower
‘Aosa-nori’ seaweed salt, sweet miso, ‘ten tsuyu’ dipping broth
Flame grilled rare tuna slices
black pepper, fried garlic, side daikon onion salad, coriander, ponzu sauce
Crumb fried white fish
creamy egg-mayo tartare sauce, green salad w/ sesame dressing
Teriyaki Ora king salmon
creamy truffle potato salad, sauteed spinach, ‘namasu’ pickles
SAKE pairing
Four different types of sake are served 80ml each to match the food
A la carte - Small
V = Vegetarian/ Vegan. GF = Gluten Free. *GF = Gluten Free Option available. DF = Dairy Free. g = some garlic or garlic oil is used in the preparation process. *Gluten-free May contain traces of gluten. All deep-fried dishes are cooked in the same fryer.
Tempura Cauliflower
“Aosa-nori” seaweed salt and “Dengaku” sweet miso dip. *Gluten free - extra $1. V *GF DF
Tempura Jumbo black tiger prawn
“Aosanori” seaweed salt and “Tentsuyu” dipping broth. *Gluten free - extra $1 per piece. *GF DF. min order 2 pcs
3 varieties Sashimi
Ora king salmon, Haku kingfish, Yellowfin tuna (Varieties and prices vary depending on daily availability). GF DF
3 varieties Nigiri Sushi
Aburi salmon, Haku kingfish, Leigh snapper (Varieties and prices vary depending on daily availability). GF DF
Deep fried ginger-soy marinated free-range chicken thigh
creamy egg-mayo tartare sauce, green salad w/ orange kurozu dressing. GF DF
Torched A5 wagyu beef sushi
topped with grated daikon and ponzu sauce or grated ginger and sweet soy sauce. GF DF
Torched A5 wagyu beef sushi topped with ‘Uni’ sea urchin
wasabi, chive, soy sauce. GF DF
BBQ grilled A5 Wagyu beef mini rice bowl
green salad, sweet garlic soy sauce. GF DF g
A la carte - Mid - Large
Japanese silken Tofu
Asian vegetables cooked in organic soymilk broth hotpot, made-in-house ponzu sauce and “Yakumi” condiments. V GF DF
Flame grilled rare tuna slices
black pepper, fried garlic, side daikon onion salad, coriander, ponzu sauce. GF DF g
BBQ grilled marinated Lamb cutlets
“Yasai-itame” woked vegetable, garlic sansho-miso sauce, shichimi Japanese spice. GF DF g
Teriyaki Ora king salmon
creamy truffle potato salad, sautéed spinach, “namasu” pickles, goma-ae vegetable. GF DF g
A5 Wagyu Beef (90g)
Asian vegetables, udon noodles and soft egg, cooked in “Sukiyaki” sweet soy hotpot. *GF DF
A5 Wagyu beef (4 slices) and Asian vegetable “Shabu-Shabu” hotpot
side sesame ponzu sauce. GF DF. Shabu-shabu is a Japanese dish where very thinly sliced beef is cooked in a traditional hot-pot full of boiling broth. The meat is cooked by gently dipping and waving it around in the broth and is ready to eat as soon as its colour changes.
A la carte - Side
Boiled “Edamame” Soybeans
with flaked sea salt. V GF DF
Japanese style slow-steamed soft egg (Cold)
with flavoured soy sauce. This is delicious to eat as is, or can be crushed and enjoyed as a topping and dipping for various dishes. GF DF
Miso soup (vegetable broth)
V GF DF
Steamed Japanese rice
V GF DF
Dessert
Kazaguruma's dessert menu features Japanese elements such as matcha, yuzu and red bean paste, and is not overly sweet.
Yuzu sorbet
Made from fresh Japanese yuzu juice. V GF DF
Green Tea Ice Cream
Topped on roasted pistachio, fried thin pastry. *GF
Crème Brûlée
Rich “Heilala” Vanilla flavour. GF
Black Sesame cream caramel
“kuromitsu” cane sugar caramel sauce. GF
Monaka
puff-sand green tea ice cream with strawberry confiture, red bean paste and mascarpone cream
Baked cheesecake
Crushed biscuit, Yuzu curd, almond slices. *GF
Tea and Coffee
All tea $6.
Sencha organic
A delicious everyday green tea. This leafy Chinese tea brews to a golden liquor with a flowery green aroma and sweet aftertastes
Genmaicha Matcha
A warm, nutty blend of roasted brown rice and sencha green tea, elevated by vibrant Shizuoka-grawn matcha. Traditional genmaicha meets a twist of matcha.
Sakura Rose
Rose blossom on a Sencha base are flavoured with the taste of Sakura cherries.
Kawakawa Fire
Native New Zealand kawakawa leaf blended with lemongrass and ginger. An uplifting and warming.
Restful
This peach flavoured ayruvedic blend of tulsi, green rooibos and other relaxing herbs, make this infusion ideal for those brew. Who need a harmonising wind down at the end of the day.
Honeyed camomile
Unwind with new best friends: honey, camomile and lemongrass. Mingled with New Zealand Yen Ben lemon pieces and native NZ katakana, this brews delicate beginning is perfectly with its earthy and honeydew lemon finish.
Filter Coffee/ Supreme
Dessert Drinks
Peach Sake 8%
The smooth texture and refined sweetness of peaches will captivate you. Straight or with ice
Yuzu Sake 7%
Whole yuzu citrus fruits are soaked in sake. Fresh flavour and pleasant bitterness characteristic of yuzu. Straight or with ice
Folium Late Harvest ’22 Sauvignon Blanc
Dessert wine. Touches of orange peel, honeycomb and almond. Fresh acidity, not too sweet. Medium to full-bodied. Fragrant and lively.
Tatsushi Japanese Restaurant
Tatsushi has focused on classic Japanese cooking in Wellington since 2012. Its approach is visible in the fundamentals: dashi made from bonito and kombu, rice cooked in a kamado-style pot, and tempura prepared by chefs trained in Japanese technique. Sashimi, nigiri, agedashi tofu and chazuke sit naturally beside set meals, giving diners a way to eat simply or build a longer progression through several styles of cooking.
Lunch is especially useful for tasting several elements without committing to a large dinner. A set can combine sashimi, tempura, rice and miso soup, while small side dishes add karaage, tofu or udon. At dinner, seasonal seafood and sake create a more deliberate pace. Recent feedback remains positive about authenticity and care, although experiences can vary when the room is busy. Reserve for dinner, ask about the day’s fish, and avoid over-ordering before the sashimi and hot dishes arrive.
Address: 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Tatsushi Menu
Dine in Lunch Menu – Monthly Special
Bento Lunch Box and Miso soup
See our Blackboard
Chicken katsu Ni hot pot
Deep fried chicken breast in thick dashi broth soup served with steamed rice.
Dine in Lunch Menu – Japanese curry
Japanese style Vegetable Katsu curry
Deep fried vegetables with mild Japanese curry and steamed rice.
Japanese style Chicken Katsu curry
Crumbed and Deep-fried chicken and mild Japanese curry and steamed rice.
Dine in Lunch Menu – Udon noodles
Kitsune Udon Noodle Soup
Udon noodles topped with deep-fried tofu in an authentic dashi.
Prawn Tempura Udon Noodle Soup Set
Udon noodles in an authentic dashi broth. Prawn Tempura and vegetable Tempura.
Dine in Lunch Menu – Seafood
Salmon Chirashi Sushi Bowl
Marinated fresh salmon, tamagoyaki, cucumber, gari, avocado and nori on sushi rice.
Assorted Sashimi Bowl
Fresh slices of raw fish on sushi rice in a bowl.
Teriyaki Salmon
Salmon stir fried in teriyaki sauce served with steamed rice, mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or yuzu ponzu dressing.
Dine in Lunch Menu – Chicken
Chicken Karaage Oroshi Ponzu
Deep-fried free range chicken, grated daikon and yuzu Ponzu sauce with steamed rice, mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or onion dressing.
Teriyaki Smoked Chicken
Smoked chicken and red onion stir fried in teriyaki sauce served with steamed rice, mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or yuzu ponzu dressing.
Dine in Lunch Menu – Tofu
Tofu Teriyaki
Tofu stir fried in teriyaki sauce served with steamed rice, mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or yuzu ponzu dressing.
Dine in Lunch Menu – Side Dish
Edamame
Boiled Soy Beans with Sea salt.
Chicken Karaage
Deep-fried free-range chicken.
Japanese style curry
Plain mild Japanese curry and steamed rice.
Assorted Sashimi Plate
Fresh slices of raw fish.(7p)
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu in tentsuyu broth.
Tempura Plate
2 pieces of prawns and 4 pieces of vegetables
Mini Daikon Salad
Julienne white radish, mixed leaves and ponzu dressing.
Mini Udon Noodle Soup 素うどん（小）
Steamed Rice
Miso soup
A la carte – Cold dishes
Edamame (GF) 枝豆
Boiled Soy Beans with Sea salt.
Assortment Japanese pickles (Otsukemono) (GF) お漬物
3 kind of Japanese tsukemono pickles.
Daikon salad 大根サラダ （大） （小）
Julienne white radish, mixed leaves and original onion dressing.
Natto in Kobachi (GF) 納豆
Natto is fermented soybeans.
Angus Beef Gyu-Tataki (GF) 牛たたき
Angus Beef that is seared on the outside, and left rare on the inside, then thinly sliced with ponzu sauce.
Boiled Spinach (GF) ホウレン草の胡麻和え
Boiled spinach with sesame sauce.
A la carte – Sunomono dishes
Squid Sunomono salad (GF) 烏賊の酢の物
Cucumber, wakame seaweed and deep fried squid with sour soy sauce.
Fish Namban 魚の南蛮
Deep fried fish in vinegar sauce with onion and carrot. (GF)
A la carte – Sashimi
GF Soy sauce available
Today's Sashimi
Small or Large Plate 本日の刺身 See our first page. Fresh raw fish sliced into thin pieces. See our blackboard or first page of menu.
Yellow Fin Tuna Sashimi キハダマグロ赤身刺身
6 Pieces of fresh Yellow Fin tuna.
Today's White Fish Sashimi 本日の白身刺身
7 Pieces of fresh raw fish.
Salmon Sashimi サーモン刺身
6 pieces of fresh raw salmon.
Scallop Sashimi ホタテ刺身
3 pieces of fresh raw scallop.
A la carte – Homemade Tofu
Kumiage Homemade Fresh Tofu Small Warm 自家製温豆腐(小）
This tofu is made without being rinsed in water with a deep, rich, yet sweet soy flavour. (GF)
Kumiage Homemade Zaru Tofu Small Cold 自家製温豆腐(小）
This tofu is made without being rinsed in water, and is then drained on a sieve. (GF)
A la carte – SUSHI
GF Soy sauce available
Today's White Fish Nigiri Sushi 白身の握り寿司
2 Pieces of nigiri sushi.
Yellow Fin Tuna Nigiri Sushi マグロの赤身握り
2 Pieces of nigiri sushi.
Prawn Nigiri Sushi 海老の握り寿司
2 pieces of boiled prawn nigiri sushi
Salmon Nigiri Sushi or Salmon aburi Nigiri Sushi サーモン握り 炙りサーモン握り寿司
2 pieces of fresh salmon nigiri sushi. Aburi is seared.
Beef Gyu-Tataki Nigiri Sushi 牛タタキの握り寿司
2 pieces of Beef gyu-tataki nigiri sushi.( Angus Beef sirloin)
Assortment of Nigiri Sushi (5pice) 握り寿司５貫
Fish of the day, prawn, salmon and 2pice of tatsushi selected nigiri sushi.
Cucumber roll カッパ巻き
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
Cucumber & sour plum roll 梅胡瓜巻き
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
Natto roll 納豆巻き
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
Yellow pickled roll お新香巻き
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
Salmon roll サーモン巻き
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
Tuna rol 鉄火巻き
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
Shiitake mushroom roll 煮椎茸巻き茸
Hosomaki Thin roll sushi. 細巻き寿司
A la carte – Warm dishes
Agedashi tofu 揚げ出し豆腐 （小）（大）
Deep-fried tofu in tentsuyu broth.
Chawan Mushi (GF) 茶碗蒸し
Savory Egg Custard. Chicken, shrimp and Shiitake mushroom. ( It takes approximately 15min.)
A la carte – Deep Fried dishes
Gluten advisory: While some dishes are made without gluten ingredients, all fried foods are cooked in a shared oil fryer used for items containing gluten. Cross-contact may occur; not suitable for coeliacs.
Spicy Tebasaki (GF) 辛味手羽先
2 piece of deep fried chicken wings with coriander and shichimi hot powder.
Tori no Karaage (Free range) (GF) 鶏の唐揚げ
Japanese style deep fried Free range chicken.
Nasu Agedashi (GF) 茄子の揚げ出し
Deep fried egg plant in an authentic dashi broth.
Large Tempura Plate 天婦羅盛合せ（大）
3 pieces of Black tiger prawn tempura, 2 piece of white fish, and 3 kind of vegetables served with tempura sauce.
Small Tempura Plate 天婦羅盛合せ（小）
2 pieces of Black tiger prawn tempura, white fish, and 2 kind of vegetables served with tempura sauce.
Small Vegetable Tempura Plate 野菜の天婦羅（小）
7 pieces of vegetables served with tempura sauce.
Black Tiger Prawn Tempura 海老の天婦羅
1 piece of Black tiger prawn tempura served with sea salt.
Deep-fried Soft Shell Crab Karaage ソフト シェルクラブの唐揚げ
Deep fried soft shell crab Karaage. (GF)
A la carte – Steaks
*Extra Steamed Rice $2 only @Stakes. *We can provide Gluten-free option upon request.
Angus Beef Diced Steak アンガスビーフサイコロステーキ
Grilled diced Angus beef sirloin fillet with Japanese onion sauce served with mixed leaves and homemade onion dressing.
Chicken Steak 鶏の照焼き
Smoked Chicken thigh with teriyaki sauce served with mixed leaves and homemade onion dressing.
Teriyaki Salmon 鮭の照焼き
Salmon stir fried in teriyaki sauce served wit mixed leaves and homemade onion dressing.
Tofu Steak 豆腐の照焼き
Grilled firm tofu with teriyaki sauce served with mixed leaves and homemade onion dressing.
A la carte – Rice / Miso Soup
*We can provide Gluten-free option upon request.
Steamed Rice Mediam or Small 白御飯
Miso soup (GF) お味噌汁
Mini Udon Noodle Soup 素うどん（小）
Snapper Chazuke Soup 鯛茶漬け
A dish made by pouring dashi broth over cooked rice with Snapper.
Tuna Chazuke Soup マグロ茶漬け
A dish made by pouring dashi broth over cooked rice with Tuna.
Ume Chazuke Soup 梅茶漬け
A dish made by pouring dashi broth over cooked rice with sour plum.
Seasonal Menus – Warm Dish
Warm Soumen Noodle soup 煮麺
Warm soumen noodle in dashi broth soup.
Chicken katsu Ni hot pot 鶏カツ煮
Deep fried chicken breast in thick dashi broth soup.
Tori (chicken) Tsukune Nabe Hot Pot 鶏つくね鍋
Chicken mince balls and vegetables in miso soup.
Seasonal Menus – Cold dishes
Persimmon & Daikon radish sweet sour Tsukemono. 柿なます
Bule Fin Tuna Aburi Nigiri Sushi (GF) 炙りインドマグロ握り寿司
one piece of Seared Blue fin Tuna Nigiri sushi.
Seasonal Menus – Seasonal Tempura Range
Shungiku leaf Tempura 春菊の天婦羅
Shungiku green leaves Tempura with NewZealand's sea salt and lemon.
Seasonal Menus – Miyazaki Region (South West of Japan)
☆ Experience Japan's Regional Cuisine. New Local Specialties Every Month.
Chicken Namban チキン南蛮
Deep fried chicken breast with sour soy sauce & tartar sauce.
Set Menu – Ichi
$45.5 per person.
Miso soup and Steamed Rice
Squid Sunomono salad or Agedashi tofu
6pieces of Sashimi Plate
Small Tempura Plate or Spicy chicken wings
Set Menu – NI
$46 per person.
Agedashi Tofu or Squid Sunomono Salad
Miso soup and Steamed Rice
Steak( You choose from “Steak” on Menu )
Set Menu – San
$49 per person.
Miso soup
Daikon Salad or Home made Tofu
Chicken Karaage or Nasu Agedashi
Assortment of Nigiri Sushi (5pieces)
Set Menu – Yon
$59 per person.
90ml of Sake (Shouchikubai)
Miso soup
Small Sashimi Plate
Spicy Chicken wings
Small Tempura Plate
Chazuke Soup ( You can choose snapper, tuna or ume plum )
Hand Roll Sushi
Hand Roll Sushi Set (2p) 手巻き寿司セット
Two Nori seaweeds, two sushi rice balls and two kinds of sushi fillings below. Not pick two salmon.
1 piece of Salmon sashimi
1 scoop of boiled tuna with mayonnaise
1 stick of cucumber
1 scoop of yellow pickled radish
1 stick of Tamago-yaki (Japanese egg omelet)
Two salmon hand roll sushi
Dine in Lunch Menu – Drinks
Asahi & Kirin are Bottled in Japan. Garage Project from Wellington. ParrotDog Beer from Wellington.
Asahi Super Dry
334ml
Kirin lager
334ml
Steinlager pure
330ml
Steinlager pure Light Beer 2.5%
330ml
House Sake Hakushika Dry
Sake (Warm or Cold)
Karatanba
Sake (Warm or Cold)
Jouzen
Sake (Warm or Cold)
Suishin
Sake (Warm or Cold)
Asahi Super Dry
On Tap Beer
Plum wine
60ml (Straight, Hot water or rocks)
Garage Project Hatsukoi Lager
330ml
ParrotDog Bitter Bitch IPA
330ml
Phenix organics
Orange Juice
Glass
Apple Juice
Glass
Hot GreenTea
Cup
Iced GreenTea
Glass
Origami
Origami brings Japanese-fusion cooking and French-influenced pâtisserie into one bright Cuba Street restaurant. The savoury menu moves between sushi, donburi, ramen and composed plates, so mixed groups can choose very different meals without leaving the restaurant’s Japanese frame. Salmon sushi and rolls offer a fresh opening, while rice bowls and ramen provide greater comfort. The room is relaxed enough for lunch but polished enough for a casual dinner or weekend gathering.
Dessert is central rather than incidental. The display changes with the season and can include delicate cakes, choux pastries and matcha-led sweets, making it wise to look at the cabinet before deciding how heavily to order. Weekend high tea adds a separate experience, but requires advance booking and cannot accommodate every dietary restriction. For a balanced visit, combine a lighter sushi plate with a hot main, then share a pastry so the kitchen’s savoury and sweet strengths both have room.
Address: 158 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Origami Menu
Small Plates
Miso Aubergine
Grilled aubergine, miso paste, shredded potato crisp, spring onion (VG)
Spicy Salmon Crudo 4pcs
Salmon sashimi, white radish, carrot, beetroot, red onion, coriander, spicy citrus sauce (GFN)
Gyoza 5pcs
Pan-fried vegan meat dumplings, soy vinegar sauce (VG)
Paprika Fries
Shoestring fries, paprika & vegan cheese powder (VG) (GFN)
Salt & Pepper Squid
Deep-fried salt & pepper squid, spicy mayonnaise, spicy citrus sauce
Edamame
Steamed edamame beans, spicy togarashi salt (VG) (GFN)
Prawn Tempura 4pcs
Battered and deep-fried prawns, spicy mayonnaise, spicy citrus sauce
Vegetable Tempura 6pcs
Battered and deep-fried zucchini, kumara, aubergine, spicy mayonnaise, spicy citrus sauce (VG)
Edamame Spring Roll 8pcs
Deep-fried spring rolls filled with edamame, spicy togarashi salt, sweet chilli sauce (VG)
Beef Tataki
Seared rare beef, ponzu sauce, garlic, spring onion
Tuna Tataki 5pcs
Sesame-crusted seared rare tuna, ponzu sauce, garlic, spring onion
Chicken Katsu
Crumbed chicken cutlet, katsu sauce, mayonnaise, green salad
Beef Steak
Cubed beef, house-made garlic & soy sauce, green salad
Spicy Honey Chicken
Deep-fried boneless chicken bites, gochujang honey sauce, green salad
Dinner For One?
All our small plates are designed to both be shared and enjoyed individually. We recommend adding a rice on the side (+$5) to make a complete meal. Served with soy sauce ginger, wasabi & mixed rice.
Teriyaki - Chicken
Teriyaki sauce, green salad with your choice of Chicken (GFN)
Teriyaki - Salmon
Teriyaki sauce, green salad with your choice of Salmon (GFN)
Teriyaki - Aubergine
Teriyaki sauce, green salad with your choice of Aubergine (VG) (GFN)
Sushi + Sashimi
Salmon Roll 6pcs
Salmon, avocado, spicy mayonnaise, shrimp roe (GFN)
Tuna Roll 6pcs
Tuna, avocado, spicy mayonnaise, shrimp roe (GFN)
Chicken Teriyaki Roll 8pcs
Grilled chicken, avocado, shredded potato, teriyaki sauce (GFN)
Vegan Fried Chicken Teriyaki Roll 8pcs
Vegan fried chicken, avocado, shredded potato, teriyaki sauce (VG)
Dragon Roll 5pcs
Prawn tempura, avocado, tempura crumbs, chilli sauce, teriyaki sauce
Spider Roll 5pcs
Soft shell crab tempura, avocado, tempura crumbs, chilli sauce, teriyaki sauce
Vegetable Roll 8pcs
Avocado, carrot, wakame, lettuce, sesame-crusted (VG) (GFN)
Sashimi
Salmon, tuna or half/half sashimi (GFN)
Salmon Don
Raw salmon sashimi on sushi rice (GFN)
Curry
Japanese Curry - Crumbed Chicken Cutlet
Mild Japanese curry, vegetables, rice, with your choice of Crumbed Chicken Cutlet
Japanese Curry - Grilled Chicken
Mild Japanese curry, vegetables, rice, with your choice of Grilled Chicken
Japanese Curry - Vegan Fried Chicken
Mild Japanese curry, vegetables, rice, with your choice of Vegan Fried Chicken (VG)
Japanese Curry - Aubergine
Mild Japanese curry, vegetables, rice, with your choice of Aubergine (VG)
Salad
House Sesame Salad
Seasonal greens, sesame dressing (GFN)
Add Some Protein! - Soft Shell Crab
Soft shell crab tempura, spicy mayonnaise, shrimp roe
Add Some Protein! - Vegan Fried Chicken
Vegan fried chicken, teriyaki sauce
Add Some Protein! - Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled chicken, teriyaki sauce (GFN)
Add Some Protein! - Salmon 3pcs
Raw salmon sashimi, chilled seaweed salad (GFN)
Add Some Protein! - Tuna 3pcs
Raw sesame-crusted tuna sashimi, chilled seaweed salad (GFN)
Ramen
Our dry ramen features perfectly cooked noodles tossed in a rich sauce – no broth, just bold flavour!
Spicy Chicken Ramen
Spicy minced chicken, mixed vegetables, dry ramen noodles
Green Curry Ramen - Crumbed Chicken Cutlet
Mixed vegetables, ramen noodles, green curry broth, with your choice of Crumbed Chicken Cutlet
Green Curry Ramen - Aubergine
Mixed vegetables, ramen noodles, green curry broth, with your choice of Aubergine (VG)
Teriyaki Ramen - Grilled Chicken
Mixed vegetables, dry ramen noodles, teriyaki sauce, with your choice of Grilled Chicken
Teriyaki Ramen - Vegan Fried Chicken
Mixed vegetables, dry ramen noodles, teriyaki sauce, with your choice of Vegan Fried Chicken (VG)
Teriyaki Ramen - Aubergine
Mixed vegetables, dry ramen noodles, teriyaki sauce, with your choice of Aubergine (VG)
Miso Ramen
Pork belly, mixed vegetables, ramen noodles, egg, miso broth
Tom Yum Ramen - Grilled Chicken
Mixed vegetables, ramen noodles, tom yum broth, with your choice of Grilled Chicken. Broth contains shrimp.
Tom Yum Ramen - Aubergine
Mixed vegetables, ramen noodles, tom yum broth, with your choice of Aubergine. Broth contains shrimp.
Chashu Ramen
Pork belly, mixed vegetables, ramen noodles, egg, sweet soy broth
Sides
Rice
Mixed white & black jasmine rice (VG) (GFN)
Miso Soup
Miso soup, seaweed, spring onion (VG) (GFN)
Wakame
Chilled seaweed salad (VG) (GFN)
High Tea
Wellington & Napier exclusive. Available every Saturday & Sunday (12.30pm - 2.30pm). Assorted chef's selection of 5 sweet & 4 savoury treats with your choice of your favourite in-house tea. Classic or vegetarian versions. $59 per person. Reservation cut off time - Friday 2pm (bookings cannot be made on the weekend). Spaces are limited and bookings require a minimum of 24 hours notice. Currently our high tea unfortunately does not cater to dairy, gluten, nut or egg free dietary requirements. Cancellation must be given 24 hours of notice. Cancellation fees apply if booking is cancelled on the day. High tea sessions are limited to a maximum of an hour and a half to allow for service turnover.
Assorted Chef's Selection of 5 Sweet & 4 Savoury Treats
With your choice of your favourite in-house tea. Classic or vegetarian versions.
The Ramen Shop — Newtown
The Ramen Shop began as a pop-up in 2013 and opened its Newtown home the following year. Its bowls respect Japanese ramen principles while allowing a clear Wellington personality. Tonkotsu brings a creamy pork broth and sliced chashu, spicy versions add heat without losing the stock underneath, and chicken ramen provides a different balance. The compact, lively room suits an unfussy lunch, an early dinner or a warming meal on a wet evening.
Choose the broth first, then decide whether sides are necessary. Steamed buns, dumplings and karaage are tempting, but a well-built ramen already combines noodles, stock, meat, vegetables and egg. Sharing one side between two people keeps the meal comfortable. The kitchen makes as much as practical from scratch and keeps the format accessible. Service is designed for turnover rather than lingering, so this works well when the focus is a satisfying bowl rather than a long formal dinner.
Address: 191 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
The Ramen Shop Menu
Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.
No dishes match all the filters you picked.
Entree
V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.
Steamed Bao Buns (2p)
Pork, Chicken or Tofu (V)
Dumplings (6p)
Housemade pork and chive dumplings
Karaage
Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo
Takoyaki (6p)
Deep fried savoury balls with octopus, served with mayo, tonkatsu sauce & katsuo-bushi
Ebi Katsu (5p)
Deep fried prawn katsu served with tonkatsu sauce & mayo
Potato Croquette (3p) (VV)
Deep fried potato croquettes served with tonkatsu sauce
Kimchi (VV)
Housemade vegan kimchi
Seaweed Salad (VV)
Wakame seaweed seasoned in a sesame vinaigrette
Kinoko Salad (VV)
Kinoko mushrooms seasoned in a sesame vinaigrette
Edamame (VV)
Salted soybeans
Rice Bowl
V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.
Pork Rice Bowl
Braised pork & kimchi topped with mesclun & sesame
Chicken Rice Bowl
Spicy chicken mince, egg & BBQ sauce topped with mesclun
Karaage Rice Bowl
Karaage chicken & mayo topped with mesclun
Curry Rice Bowl
Curry sauce, potatoes, carrots, onions topped with spring onion & sesame. Choice of beef, chicken, potato croquette or ebi
Unagi Rice Bowl
Grilled unagi, teriyaki sauce, spring onion & Japanese sansho pepper
Yakiniku Beef Rice Bowl
Japanese style BBQ beef, fried onions, egg topped with spring onion & sesame
Tofu Rice Bowl (VV)
Tofu, mixed mushrooms, eggplant & mapo sauce topped with spring onion & sesame
Ramen
V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.
Tonkotsu
Pork broth, double pork belly, sprouts, nori, corn, pickled cucumber & fried onion
Spicy Tonkotsu
Pork broth, double pork belly, spring onion, egg, corn & chilli threads
Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Pork broth, double pork belly, bamboo shoots, black fungus, spring onion, fried garlic & mayu
Tokyo Chicken
Chicken broth, karaage, teriyaki sauce, sprouts, spring onion, nori & pickled cucumber
Spicy Chicken
Chicken broth, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, corn, capsicum & coriander
Dan Dan Chicken
Chicken broth, peanut sesame sauce, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, fried onion & corn
Mala Chicken
Chicken broth, soy peanut sesame sauce, mala oil, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, black fungus & corn
Paitan Ramen
Chicken broth, chicken chashu, corn, spring onion, black fungus & sesame
Gyu Ramen
Chicken broth, Japanese BBQ beef, sauteed onion, corn, spring onion, black fungus & sesame
Spicy Ebi Ramen
Spicy soup, ebi katsu, corn, spring onion & nori
Yakisoba
Choice chicken or pork, stir fried noodle with mix veges topped with spring onion, katsoubuchi, tonkatsu sauce and mayo
Pork Abura Ramen (brothless)
Double pork belly, tonkotsu sauce, bamboo shoots, fried onion, egg, nori & furikake
Shoyu Shitake (VV)
Vege broth, sprouts, nori, spring onion, fried onion, pickled cucumber & pickled shiitake
Miso Ramen (VV)
Miso broth, kinoko mushrooms, nori, corn & marinated tofu
Spicy Miso (VV)
Spicy miso broth, fried veges, bamboo shoots, corn, spring onion, nori & chilli threads
Kids Ramen
Choice of teriyaki pork, teriyaki chicken, marinated tofu with teriyaki sauce (VV) all served with corn
Extras
Pork Belly
Tempura Ebi
Slow Cooked Egg
Marinated Tofu (2p)
Pickled Shiitake
Pickled Cucumber
Bamboo Shoots
Spring Onion
Sprouts
Corn
Nori (Seaweed)
Black Fungus
Fried Garlic
Mayu (Black Oil)
Chilli Oil
Kewpie Mayo
Extra Noodles
Extra Broth
Steamed Rice
Gluten Free Noodles
Johnsonville – Entree
V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.
Okonomiyaki (2p)
Deep fried savoury japanese pancake served with mayo, tonkatsu sauce, seaweed and Katsuobuchi
Korean Shake Shake Fries
Fries shaken in special seasoning served with spicy mayo
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream
Green Tea / Vanilla
Drinks – Non-Alcoholic
Coke/Coke Zero
Housemade Soda
Lemonade, Ginger beer & Chai cola
Apple Juice
Ramune
Japanese Lemonade
Kids Beer
Japanese Sparkling Apple Juice
Tea
Genmaicha
Drinks – Alcoholic
Asahi 5%
Sapporo 5%
Yebisu 5%
Panhead Super Charger 5.2%
Garage Project TINY 0.5%
Fugazi 2.2%
Drinks – Sake/Spirits
Sake
Ginger Sake
Umeshu
Drinks – Wine
Red
Pinot Noir
White
Pinot Gris; Chardonnay
Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
Miyabi has operated in Wellington since 1997, offering the kind of wide Japanese menu that can accommodate families, work groups and diners with different appetites. Sashimi, sushi and tempura cover the familiar foundations, while udon, soba, donburi and teriyaki sets turn the restaurant into a practical one-stop dinner. The atmosphere is cosy and casual, and BYO wine adds flexibility for celebrations without pushing the evening towards formality.
Set meals are a sensible way to order because rice, miso soup and salad give structure to a main such as tempura, teriyaki salmon or tonkatsu. A shared sashimi plate or agedashi tofu adds contrast before the hot food. The menu is extensive, so focus on a few complementary dishes rather than sampling every category at once. Miyabi suits groups that need breadth, including diners who prefer cooked seafood or meat while others want raw fish and sushi.
Address: 3/148 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Miyabi Restaurant & BYO Menu
Entrée
Pork Gyoza
Pan fried pork dumplings with homemade sauce, 5pc.
Vegetable Gyoza
Pan fried vegetable dumplings with homemade sauce, 5pc. (v)
Karaage
Japanese style deep fried chicken thigh with mayo, 8pc.
Takoyaki
Octopus meatballs topped with bonito flakes, roasted seaweed, mayo and homemade sauce, 6pc.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep fried tofu with bonito flakes, roasted seaweed and homemade sauce, 4pc. (v)
Edamame
Boiled Japanese soybeans with lightly salt. (v,gf)
Chicken Katsu
Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with sesame seeds, roasted seaweed and homemade sauce.
Crumbed Prawns
Deep fried crumbed prawns with bonito flakes, roasted seaweed, mayo and homemade sauce, 4pc.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Deep fried vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce, 8pc. (v)
Seaweed Salad
Assortment of Japanese seaweed with Japanese style dressing, wakame and sesame seeds. (v,gf)
Sashimi
Selection of salmon and snapper.
Sashimi Small (6pc)
(gf)
Sashimi Medium (9pc)
(gf)
Sashimi Large (15pc)
(gf)
Tempura
Prawn Tempura (3pc)
Japanese style hand battered prawns with homemade dipping sauce.
Scallop Tempura (3pc)
Japanese style hand battered scallops with homemade dipping sauce.
Tempura Plate
Japanese style hand battered mix of seafood and seasonal vegetables with homemade dipping sauce.
Tempura Vege Plate
Japanese style hand battered mix of seasonal vegetables with homemade dipping sauce. (v)
Tempura Seafood Combo
Japanese style hand battered mix of prawn, scallop, snapper and mussel with homemade dipping sauce.
Rice Meal
Japanese Curry Don
Japanese curry served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (v)
Pork Katsu Curry Don
Crumbed pork cutlet with Japanese curry served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Chicken Katsu Curry Don
Crumbed chicken cutlet with Japanese curry served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Katsudon
Crumbed pork cutlet cooked with egg, onion with homemade sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Oyakodon
Sliced chicken thigh cooked with egg, onion and homemade sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Teriyaki chicken Don
Grilled chicken thigh with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)
Teriyaki Steak Don
Grilled beef sirloin fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)
Teriyaki Snapper Don
Grilled snapper fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)
Teriyaki Salmon Don
Grilled salmon fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)
Teriyaki Tofu Don
Deep fried tofu with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (v) (GFO)
Unadon
Grilled eel with homemade sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Noodles
Yakiudon with Chicken
Pan fried udon noodle with seasonal vegetables and grilled chicken thigh with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Yakiudon with Beef
Pan fried udon noodle with seasonal vegetables and grilled beef sirloin fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Beef Udon
Udon noodle soup with grilled beef sirloin fillet and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion.
Beef Soba
Soba noodle soup with grilled beef sirloin fillet and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion.
Vegetable Udon
Udon noodle soup with seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion. (v)
Vegetable Soba
Soba noodle soup with seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion. (v)
Kaisen Udon
Udon/ noodle soup with prawn, scallop, snapper and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seed and spring onion.
Kaisen Soba
Soba noodle soup with prawn, scallop, snapper and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion.
Set Meal
Unagi Set
Grilled eel with homemade sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup.
Tonkatsu Set
Crumbed pork cutlet, topped with homemade sauce, sesame seeds and roasted seaweed, fresh salad, rice and miso soup.
Chicken katsu Set
Crumbed chicken cutlet, topped with homemade sauce, sesame seeds and roasted seaweed, fresh salad, rice and miso soup.
Teriyaki Tofu Set
Deep fried tofu with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (v) (GFO)
Teriyaki Chicken Set
Grilled chicken thigh with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)
Teriyaki Snapper Set
Grilled snapper fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)
Teriyaki Salmon Set
Grilled salmon fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)
Teriyaki Steak Set
Grilled beef sirloin fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)
Sides
Rice
(gf)
Miso Soup
(gf)
Oshinko
(gf)
Extra Sauce
Dessert
Vanilla Mochi, 3pc
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Matcha Ice Cream
Tempura Banana w Vanilla Ice Cream
Tempura Banana w Chocolate Ice Cream
Tempura Banana w Matcha Ice Cream
Japanese Beer on Tap
Asahi (glass)
Asahi (2.5L beer tower)
Sapporo (glass)
Sapporo (2.5L beer tower)
Beer
Kirin Ichiban
Asahi Zero (0%)
Guest Local Craft Beer
Corona
Heineken
Red Wine
glass / half bottle / bottle
Terroir Project Pinot Noir
Marlborough, New Zealand
The Grayling Pinot Noir
Waipara, New Zealand
Terroir Project Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Australia
White Wine
glass / half bottle / bottle
The Grayling Pinot Gris
Waipara, New Zealand
Terroir Project Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
The Grayling Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
Terroir Project Chardonnay
South Australia, Australia
The Grayling Chardonnay
East Coast, New Zealand
Sparkling Wine
glass / half bottle / bottle
Paradis Prosecco
South Australia, Australia
Lindauer Brut Cuvee Sparkling
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Spirits
Please tell our staff how to drink.
Roku Gin
Seagers Gin
Scapegrace Black Gin
Suntory Whiskey
Other Drinks
Japanese Jelly Sake (Peach)
Cider
Soju Flavoured
Non-Alcoholic Drink
Japanese Grape Soda
Japanese Ramune Marble Soda
Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite
Soda Water
Sakura Sushi — Lambton Quay
Sakura Sushi is a weekday Lambton Quay lunch stop with more range than its compact takeaway format suggests. Sushi sits alongside donburi, noodle soup, curry and katsu, allowing office workers to move between a light meal and something substantial. Salmon sashimi donburi keeps the emphasis fresh, teriyaki salmon adds a cooked fish option, and chicken karaage or curry katsu provides the deeper comfort of crisp coating, rice and sauce.
The short daytime schedule shapes the experience. Sakura closes in the afternoon and does not trade on weekends, so it belongs in a workday plan rather than a spontaneous dinner. Ordering ahead can help during the central lunch rush. Vegetarian donburi and noodle dishes broaden the menu, while sushi from the cabinet suits the fastest visit. Eat hot katsu and ramen promptly; they lose the textural contrast that makes them appealing if carried too far or left waiting.
Address: 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Sakura Sushi Lambton Quay Menu
Donburi
01. Curry Chicken Katsu
02. Salmon Sashimi
03. Chicken Karaage
04. Teriyaki Salmon
05. Chicken/Fish Katsu
06. Teriyaki Chicken
07. Vegetarian Donburi
16. Chicken/Fish Katzu on Fried Noodle
Noodles Soup
08. Teriyaki Chicken Udon
09. Katsu Chicken Ramen
10. Spice Beef Ramen
11. Teriyaki Beef Ramen
12. Shouyu Pork Ramen
13. Prawn Tempura Udon
14. Gyoza Udon (V)
(V) Vegetarian
15. Vege Ramen (V)
(V) Vegetarian
Hot Drinks
(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (SF) Sugar Free, (DF) Dairy Free. Calorie count may vary by up to 10% due to individual variations in ingredients
Miso Soup
Japanese Green Tea
Jasmine Green Tea
Lemon Honey Ginger
The Catch Sushi Bar
The Catch Sushi Bar offers a broad, casual sushi menu on Courtenay Place, with nigiri, sashimi and rolls available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Salmon is a recurring strength across nigiri, sashimi and avocado rolls, while tempura prawn, teriyaki chicken and vegetable combinations serve diners who prefer cooked fillings. The central location makes it convenient before a film or performance, particularly when a full multi-course dinner would be too much.
A restrained order gives the clearest sense of quality. Start with simple nigiri or sashimi, then add one roll for texture and seasoning rather than covering the table in similar combinations. Customer reports are mixed, especially around consistency, so use current fish and a busy counter as cues and ask staff what was prepared most recently. The restaurant works best as a flexible, moderately paced sushi meal where each plate can be added as appetite develops.
Address: 48 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Catch Sushi bar Menu
Top Sellers
Salmon Nigiri
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Salmon Sashimi
5 pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Salmon and Avocado Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Avocado Roll
Three pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Tempura Prawn Roll
Three pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
SOBA NOODLE SOUP
Chicken Soba Noodle Soup
Beef Soba Noodle Soup
Vegetable Soba Noodle Soup
Seafood Soba Noodle Soup
Veg Tempura Soba Noodle Soup
Normal Tempura Soba Noodle Soup
UDON NOODLE SOUP
Chicken Udon Noodle Soup
Beef Udon Noodle Soup
Vegetable Udon Noodle Soup
Seafood Udon Noodle Soup
Veg Tempura Udon Noodle Soup
Normal Tempura Udon Noodle Soup
SUSHI & SASHIMI
Salmon Sashimi
5 pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Tuna Sashimi
5 pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Tarakihi Sashimi
5 pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Oyster on Shell
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Salmon Nigiri
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Tuna Nigiri
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Tarakihi Nigiri
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Oyster Nigiri
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Egg Sushi
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Unagi Sushi
Two pieces eel. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Inari Sushi
Two pieces bean curd. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Ebi Sushi
Two pieces prawn. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Squid Sushi
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Scallop Sushi
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Salmon and Avocado Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Canned Tuna Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Long California Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Round California Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Egg Roll
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Veggie Roll
Four pieces of carrot and cucumber roll. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Seafood Salad Sushi
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Seaweed Salad Sushi
Two pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Chopped Salmon and Avocado Sushi
Three pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Salmon Roll
Three pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Avocado Roll
Three pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Tempura Prawn Roll
Three pieces. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
SIDE DISH
Rice
Miso
Japanese Green Salad
Salmon Skewer
Two pieces.
Beef Skewer
Two pieces.
Seaweed Salad
Seafood Salad
Tempura Veggie
Ten pieces. Seasonal mixed veg.
Tempura Plate
Assorted seafood and veg mixed.
Teriyaki Chicken Nibbles
Three pieces.
Tempura Fish
Three pieces.
Homemade Spring Roll
Three pieces.
Homemade Veg Spring Roll
Three pieces.
Veg Mini Spring Roll
Five pieces.
Deep Fried Squid
Agedashi Tofu
Three pieces. Battered tofu in special broth.
Edamame Soy Beans
Takoyaki
Baby octopus balls topped with bonito flakes seaweed and Japanese sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
Deep Fried Salmon Dumplings
Three pieces.
TEMAKI (Hand Roll)
Salmon and Avocado Hand Roll
Fresh Tuna Hand Roll
Canned Tuna Hand Roll
Vegetable Hand Roll
Eel Hand Roll
Teriyaki Chicken Hand Roll
Teriyaki Beef Hand Roll
Tempura Prawn Hand Roll
Seafood Salad Hand Roll
Flying Fish Egg Hand Roll
MAINS
Teriyaki Chicken
Served with Japanese salad, miso, and rice.
Teriyaki Steak
Served with Japanese salad, miso, and rice.
Teriyaki Salmon
Served with Japanese salad, miso, and rice.
Teriyaki Tofu
Served with Japanese salad, miso, and rice.
Unagi (Eel)
Served with Japanese salad, miso, and rice.
SUSHI BENTO
Nigiri Plate
Two pieces salmon, one piece tarakihi, one piece tuna, one egg, one inari, and one seafood salad. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Maki Lover
Two piece long California, one piece round California, one piece salmon and avocado, one piece teriyaki chicken, one egg futo and one piece canned tuna. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Sushi and Sashimi
15 pieces salmon tuna tarakihi sashimi, two pieces tarakihi nigiri, two pieces salmon nigiri, two pieces canned tuna roll, one piece round California roll and one veggie roll. With wasabi, ginger and soya sauce.
Sashimi Plate
15 pieces mixed salmon tuna tarakihi. With wasabi, ginger, and soya sauce.
DONBURI
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Beef
Teriyaki Salmon
Roast Eel
Chirashi
Served with cold sushi rice and topped with a variety of raw fish and garnishes.
DESSERT
Tempura Banana
Four pieces battered banana. Served with plain yogurt.
Panna Cotta
Berry or passionfruit.
DRINKS
(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (SF) Sugar Free, (DF) Dairy Free. Calorie count may vary by up to 10% due to individual variations in ingredients
Japanese Kids Beer
Mogu Mogu
TJ Katsu — Courtenay Place
TJ Katsu is built for generous, straightforward Japanese comfort food. The signature chicken katsu arrives with salad, rice and miso soup, while curry, teriyaki noodles and donburi adapt the same quick-service format. Bento boxes add sushi and tempura to the meal, making them useful for diners who want several tastes without ordering separate starters. The Courtenay Place branch is casual and central, suited to lunch, takeaway or dinner before a late event.
Katsu with curry is the richest route, pairing crisp chicken with a mild, savoury sauce. Teriyaki tofu noodles offer a lighter meat-free direction, while sashimi donburi and salmon bento bring fish into the meal. Portions can be substantial, so sides such as gyoza, takoyaki or breaded prawns are better shared. TJ Katsu prioritises speed and familiarity over ceremony, which is exactly its value when hunger, budget and timing matter more than a long dining-room experience.
Address: 97 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
TJ Katsu Menu
Entree
Available at TJ Katsu: 88 Manners Street, 97 Courtenay Place and 11 Courtenay Place
Edamame
Steamed green soy beans
Seaweed Salad
Japanese style seaweed salad
Breaded Prawns
Crispy prawns with sweet chilly sauce
Takoyaki
Ball-shaped Japanese octopus’ pancake. Takoyaki is Japan’s best-known street food.
Spring Rolls
Crispy vegetable rolls
Gyoza
Japanese style crispy vegetable dumplings
Main Dishes
Katsu
TJ’s signature dish. Japanese style crispy chicken served with salad, rice and Miso soup.
Katsu + Curry
Japanese style crispy chicken served with Japanese Curry, rice and Miso soup
Katsu + Teriyaki Noodle
Very popular Japanese crispy chicken with teriyaki noodle. It comes with salad and Miso soup.
Teriyaki Tofu Noodle
Pan-fried tofu with Teriyaki noodle served with salad and Miso soup.
Teriyaki Chicken Noodle
Pan-fried chicken with teriyaki noodle served with salad and Miso soup
Teriyaki Beef Noodle
Pan fried beef with teriyaki noodle served with salad and Miso soup.
Teriyaki Beef-don
Pan-fried teriyaki beef on top of rice served with salad and Miso soup.
Teriyaki Chicken-don
Pan-fried teriyaki chicken on top of rice served with salad and Miso soup.
Spicy Chicken-don
Pan-fried spicy chicken on top of rice served with salad and Miso soup.
Teriyaki Tofu-don
Pan-fried Teriyaki tofu on top of rice served with salad and Miso soup.
Sashimi-don
Fresh salmon with avocado and salad on top of rice served with Miso soup
Teriyaki Salmon-don
Pan fried Teriyaki salmon on top of the rice served with Miso soup
Bento
Teriyaki Tofu Bento
Pan fried Teriyaki tofu served with Tempura, Sushi, salad, rice and Miso soup
Teriyaki Chicken Bento
Pan fried Teriyaki chicken served with Teriyaki beef, Sushi, salad, rice and Miso soup
Fresh Salmon Bento
Sliced fresh salmon served with Tempura, Sushi, salad, rice and Miso soup
Teriyaki Eel Bento
Roasted Teriyaki eel served with Teriyaki beef, sushi, salad, rice, and Miso soup.
Combination Bento
Japanese style crispy chicken served with Teriyaki chicken, Tempura, sushi, rice, and Miso soup.
Arashi Kushiyaki Bar
Arashi centres the Japanese grill through kushiyaki skewers, then surrounds it with sushi, ramen, udon and set meals. A mixed skewer plate is the most direct expression of the restaurant, bringing caramelised edges and savoury glaze to meat and vegetables. Teppanyaki beef offers a fuller hot-plate meal, while miso tonkotsu ramen and tempura udon make the menu useful in colder weather. Japanese beer and sake reinforce the izakaya-like mood.
Order skewers in stages so they arrive hot, adding rice, salad or a roll only when needed. The broad menu can feel eclectic, but it also helps groups with competing cravings. Courtenay Place trading extends into later evenings, making Arashi useful after other kitchens begin closing. The room is relaxed rather than rarefied; come for grilled flavour, a drink and plenty of options. Diners with dietary restrictions should confirm sauces and shared-cooking surfaces before settling on a skewer combination.
Address: 41 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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
Ozeki Cafe and Bar
Ozeki is a relaxed Tory Street Japanese restaurant with BYO appeal and enough variety for group dinners. Sushi, sashimi, rice bowls, noodles and grilled or fried dishes allow the table to mix fresh seafood with warmer comfort food. Bento-style combinations are particularly practical, gathering several small elements around rice and miso soup. The atmosphere favours conversation and shared plates rather than the quiet focus of a tiny chef-led dining room.
Start with edamame, gyoza or a small sashimi plate, then move to a donburi, noodle dish or katsu according to appetite. A broad menu is most useful when everyone orders to the restaurant’s strengths instead of treating dinner as an attempt to sample every section. Ozeki serves lunch on selected weekdays and dinner through most of the week, with Monday closed at the time of checking. Confirm the current service period, especially around public holidays, and reserve for a larger BYO gathering.
Address: 161 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Ozeki Japanese Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
Appetizers Mix
Takoyaki
2 skewers of BBQ octopus balls with mayo katsu sauce and bonito flake topping.
Spring Rolls
6 pieces of vege spring rolls. V
Yakitori
(2 skewers per order) Choice of chicken or Prawn with light teriyaki sauce.
BBQ Salmon Sushi
6 pieces of light BBQ salmon sushi roll with teriyaki and mayo sauce.
Gyusashi
6 slices of rare beef with onion and lemon soy sauce. G
Age Dashi Tofu
Deep fried tofu in tempura sauce with bonito flake topping. V
Prawn Tail (4 pieces)
Deep-fried crumbed prawn tail served with Japanese mayonnaise and garlic powder.
Karaage
Fried chicken pieces served with Japanese mayonnaise.
Salmon & Avocado Roll (6 pieces)
Prawn Roll (6 pieces)
Edamame
Boiled green soy beans. V
Korokke
Mashed potato with ham and onion in a crunchy coating.
Gyoza
5 pieces of pork and vegetable dumplings with homemade sauce.
Tori Gyoza
5 pieces of chicken and seafood dumplings with homemade sauce.
Ebi Gyoza
4 seafood dumplings with mayo katsu sauce and bonito flake topping.
Vege Gyoza
5 pieces of vegetable dumplings with homemade sauce. V
Tempura
A combination of seafood and vegetables in a light batter with tempura sauce. V
Tempura Seafood
A combination of prawns, scallops and fish of the day in a light batter with tempura sauce.
Spring Rolls V
6 pieces of vege spring rolls.
Gyusashi G
6 slices of rare beef with onion and lemon soy sauce.
Age Dashi Tofu V
Deep fried tofu in tempura sauce with bonito flake topping.
Edamame V
Boiled green soy beans.
Vege Gyoza V
5 pieces of vegetable dumplings with homemade sauce.
Tempura V
A combination of seafood and vegetables in a light batter with tempura sauce.
Sushi and Sashimi
Tempura Vege Roll
(8 pieces) V
Teriyaki Chicken Roll
(8 pieces)
California Roll
(8 pieces)
Veggie Sushi Combo
(8 pieces) V
Sashimi Combo
G
Sushi Combo
Sushi & Sashimi Combo
Tempura Vege Roll V
(8 pieces)
Veggie Sushi Combo V
(8 pieces)
Sashimi Combo G
Don Buri
All dishes are served on a bed of rice
Teriyaki Chicken Don
Pan-fried chicken with Teriyaki & Mayo sauce.
Katsu Don
Deep-fried crumbed pork cutlet or chicken fillets with egg and onion.
Karaage Don
Fried chicken pieces with egg and onion.
Curry Katsu Don
Deep-fried pork cutlet or chicken fillets with Curry sauce.
Shake Don
Raw fish with wasabi & Ozeki’s special sauce. G
Unagi Don
Grill Japanese eel in Unagi sauce
Shake Don G
Raw fish with wasabi & Ozeki’s special sauce.
Japanese Noodles
Chicken or Beef Udon
A choice of chicken or beef with Udon noodles and vegetable soup.
Yakri Udon
Pan fried noodles with Vegetable, teriyaki Chicken and Japanese Mayo.
Curry Udon
A choice Chicken, beef with Udon noodles and vegetables in a curry soup.
Tempura Udon
A combination of seafood and vegetables in a Tempura butter Udon soup.
Set Menu
All set menu dishes are served with steamed rice, green salad and miso soup. V Vegetarian, G Gluten Free (Please ask staff)
Teriyaki Set
A choice of Chicken or Beef pan fried with teriyaki sauce. G
Sashimi Set
A choice of salmon, white fish or combination, served with wasabi and soy sauce. G
Teppanyaki Set
A choice of Chicken, Beef pan fried with onion & teriyaki sauce. G
Teriyaki Vege / Tofu Set
Stir fried fresh vegetables or tofu with Teriyaki sauce. V G
Ozeki Miso Sauce Set
A choice of Chicken or Beef pan fried with our special miso sauce.
Karaage Set
Fried chicken pieces with Japanese mayonnaise.
BBQ Set
A choice of Chicken or Beef, BBQ with teriyaki and light mayo sauce.
Tempura Set
A combination of seafood and vegetables in a light batter with Tempura sauce. V
Tempura Seafood Set
Choice of prawns, scallops or a combination in a light batter.
Katsu Set
Deep-fried crumbed pork or Chicken cutlet with your choice of Katsu or Curry sauce extra $3 for Curry sauce
Fish of the day
Steamed fish of the day with sweet Chilli sauce, lemon grass & capsicum.
Angus Beef Set
Japanese style BBQ, angus beef with Teriyaki sauce in light mayo sauce.
Lamb Set
Slow cooked lamb with special Sauce.
Unagi Set
Grilled Japanese eel in Unagi sauce.
Teriyaki Set G
A choice of Chicken or Beef pan fried with teriyaki sauce
Sashimi Set G
A choice of salmon, white fish or combination, served with wasabi and soy sauce.
Teppanyaki Set G
A choice of Chicken, Beef pan fried with onion & teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Vege / Tofu Set V G
Stir fried fresh vegetables or tofu with Teriyaki sauce.
Tempura Set V
A combination of seafood and vegetables in a light batter with Tempura sauce.
Side
KEY: V Vegetarian & Vegan Option Available. KEY: G Gluten Free upon Request (extra $3.00)
Seaweed Salad
V
Fresh Green Salad
Served with 2 skewers choice of Chicken, Prawn or Tofu. V
Extra Mayo
Extra Ginger
Seaweed Salad V
Fresh Green Salad V
Served with 2 skewers choice of Chicken, Prawn or Tofu
Special Menu
M1
BBQ Salmon, Sushi, Tonkatsu, Crumbed Potato
M2
Pan-fried Fish Fillet with Miso-sauce, Prawn Dumplings, Takoyaki
M3
Tempura, Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Dumplings
M4
Tempura, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Dumplings
Beef Udon
Yaki Udon
M5
Katsu Don, Salmon Avocado Roll, Fried Chicken
M6
Pan-Fried Chicken with Curry Sauce, Sushi, Tofu
M7
Teriyaki Chicken Roll, Prawn Dumpling, Fried Chicken
M8
Teriyaki Chicken, Eel, Tempura
M9
Sushi and Sashimi, Tempura, prawn Dumpling
M10
Sashimi, Teriyaki Chicken, Beans
M11
Teriyaki Salmon, Sushi, Chicken Dumpling
M12
Karaage, Spring Rolls, Ebi Gyoza
M13
Angus Beef, Teriyaki Chicken, Tempura, Chicken Fried Rice
M14
Sashimi, Angus Beef, Fried Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, Chicken Fried Rice
M15
Set Meal for two. Slowed cook lamb and sweet chili Fish, Chicken
Final Thoughts
Wellington’s Japanese food works across very different moods. Kazaguruma and Tatsushi reward advance planning and attention to technique; Origami adds an unusual dessert dimension; The Ramen Shop delivers a focused bowl in a lively neighbourhood room. Miyabi and Ozeki handle mixed groups with broad menus, while Sakura, Catch and TJ Katsu make lunch or takeaway straightforward. Arashi brings grilled skewers and late-evening energy to Courtenay Place.
Order around each kitchen’s clearest purpose. Ask about seasonal seafood at a specialist dinner, let broth lead at a ramen shop, and choose a structured set when a long menu feels overwhelming. Sushi and fried food are both sensitive to time, so eat them soon after preparation. With bookings and hours confirmed, the capital can provide anything from a quick katsu lunch to an intimate evening of sashimi, sake and carefully prepared hot dishes.