Miyabi Japanese Restaurant has served central Wellington since 1997, giving its Shop 3 dining room in Willis Street Village a long connection with the city. The room is casual, child friendly and accessible, with space for small tables, family meals and private functions. Guests can eat in, collect a takeaway or arrange delivery, while the venue's licensed and BYO options make it practical for a planned group dinner as well as a quieter lunch or evening meal.

Sashimi and sushi establish the raw and rice-based side of Miyabi's menu. These can begin a meal as individual pieces or be combined into a broader selection before hot dishes arrive. The drinks list is built to accompany that style of dining, moving through sake and Japanese beer to wine and spirits. Guests who bring their own bottle have another way to shape the occasion, while the restaurant's own list keeps the experience firmly connected to Japanese drinking traditions.

Teriyaki illustrates the kitchen's flexible approach to a familiar preparation. Chicken, steak, snapper, salmon or tofu can be glazed with the house sauce and served over rice, allowing the same savoury structure to work across meat, fish and vegetarian choices. Tempura brings a contrasting finish, using hand-battered seafood or seasonal vegetables with a dipping sauce. Together, the two sections balance glossy, rice-based plates against food valued for a light, crisp coating.

Udon and soba noodle soups pair their chosen noodles with sliced meat or seafood and seasonal vegetables, creating warming bowls that stand apart from sushi and tempura. Ramen adds another noodle route, and the wider rice-meal selection ensures diners are not confined to soup. This range is particularly useful for groups: one person can order sashimi, another a teriyaki plate and another a noodle bowl, while shared tempura links the table without forcing everyone into the same format.

Address: Shop 3, Willis Street Village, 148 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Miyabi Restaurant & BYO Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Entrée

Pork Gyoza

$14

Pan fried pork dumplings with homemade sauce, 5pc.

Vegetable Gyoza

$14

Pan fried vegetable dumplings with homemade sauce, 5pc. (v)

Karaage

$14

Japanese style deep fried chicken thigh with mayo, 8pc.

Takoyaki

$14

Octopus meatballs topped with bonito flakes, roasted seaweed, mayo and homemade sauce, 6pc.

Agedashi Tofu

$12.50

Deep fried tofu with bonito flakes, roasted seaweed and homemade sauce, 4pc. (v)

Edamame

$9.50

Boiled Japanese soybeans with lightly salt. (v,gf)

Chicken Katsu

$14

Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with sesame seeds, roasted seaweed and homemade sauce.

Crumbed Prawns

$14

Deep fried crumbed prawns with bonito flakes, roasted seaweed, mayo and homemade sauce, 4pc.

Vegetable Spring Rolls

$12.50

Deep fried vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce, 8pc. (v)

Seaweed Salad

$11.50

Assortment of Japanese seaweed with Japanese style dressing, wakame and sesame seeds. (v,gf)

Sashimi

Selection of salmon and snapper.

Sashimi Small (6pc)

$21

(gf)

Sashimi Medium (9pc)

$29.50

(gf)

Sashimi Large (15pc)

$45

(gf)

Tempura

Prawn Tempura (3pc)

$15

Japanese style hand battered prawns with homemade dipping sauce.

Scallop Tempura (3pc)

$19

Japanese style hand battered scallops with homemade dipping sauce.

Tempura Plate

$28

Japanese style hand battered mix of seafood and seasonal vegetables with homemade dipping sauce.

Tempura Vege Plate

$26

Japanese style hand battered mix of seasonal vegetables with homemade dipping sauce. (v)

Tempura Seafood Combo

$32

Japanese style hand battered mix of prawn, scallop, snapper and mussel with homemade dipping sauce.

Rice Meal

Japanese Curry Don

$25

Japanese curry served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (v)

Pork Katsu Curry Don

$26

Crumbed pork cutlet with Japanese curry served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.

Chicken Katsu Curry Don

$26

Crumbed chicken cutlet with Japanese curry served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.

Katsudon

$26

Crumbed pork cutlet cooked with egg, onion with homemade sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.

Oyakodon

$26

Sliced chicken thigh cooked with egg, onion and homemade sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.

Teriyaki chicken Don

$25

Grilled chicken thigh with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)

Teriyaki Steak Don

$27

Grilled beef sirloin fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)

Teriyaki Snapper Don

$29.50

Grilled snapper fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)

Teriyaki Salmon Don

$29.50

Grilled salmon fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (GFO)

Teriyaki Tofu Don

$24

Deep fried tofu with homemade teriyaki sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion. (v) (GFO)

Unadon

$29.50

Grilled eel with homemade sauce served on rice, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion.

Noodles

Yakiudon with Chicken

$27

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

$28

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

$27

Udon noodle soup with grilled beef sirloin fillet and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion.

Beef Soba

$27

Soba noodle soup with grilled beef sirloin fillet and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion.

Vegetable Udon

$25

Udon noodle soup with seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion. (v)

Vegetable Soba

$25

Soba noodle soup with seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion. (v)

Kaisen Udon

$29.50

Udon/ noodle soup with prawn, scallop, snapper and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seed and spring onion.

Kaisen Soba

$29.50

Soba noodle soup with prawn, scallop, snapper and seasonal vegetables, topped with wakame, sesame seeds and spring onion.

Set Meal

Unagi Set

$34.50

Grilled eel with homemade sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup.

Tonkatsu Set

$29.50

Crumbed pork cutlet, topped with homemade sauce, sesame seeds and roasted seaweed, fresh salad, rice and miso soup.

Chicken katsu Set

$29.50

Crumbed chicken cutlet, topped with homemade sauce, sesame seeds and roasted seaweed, fresh salad, rice and miso soup.

Teriyaki Tofu Set

$28.50

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

$29.50

Grilled chicken thigh with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)

Teriyaki Snapper Set

$34.50

Grilled snapper fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)

Teriyaki Salmon Set

$34.50

Grilled salmon fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)

Teriyaki Steak Set

$31.50

Grilled beef sirloin fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and spring onion, fresh salad, rice and miso soup. (GFO)

Sides

Rice

$3.50

(gf)

Miso Soup

(gf)

Oshinko

(gf)

Extra Sauce

Dessert

Vanilla Mochi, 3pc

$8.50

Vanilla Ice Cream

$8.50

Chocolate Ice Cream

$8.50

Matcha Ice Cream

$10

Tempura Banana w Vanilla Ice Cream

$12.50

Tempura Banana w Chocolate Ice Cream

$12.50

Tempura Banana w Matcha Ice Cream

$10

Japanese Beer on Tap

Asahi (glass)

$13

Asahi (2.5L beer tower)

$75

Sapporo (glass)

$12

Sapporo (2.5L beer tower)

$68

Beer

Kirin Ichiban

$12

Asahi Zero (0%)

$12

Guest Local Craft Beer

$12

Corona

Heineken

Red Wine

glass / half bottle / bottle

Terroir Project Pinot Noir

glass $10 / half bottle $23 / bottle $45

Marlborough, New Zealand

The Grayling Pinot Noir

glass $12 / half bottle $27 / bottle $54

Waipara, New Zealand

Terroir Project Cabernet Sauvignon

glass $10 / half bottle $23 / bottle $45

South Australia, Australia

White Wine

glass / half bottle / bottle

The Grayling Pinot Gris

glass $12 / half bottle $27 / bottle $54

Waipara, New Zealand

Terroir Project Sauvignon Blanc

glass $10 / half bottle $23 / bottle $45

Marlborough, New Zealand

The Grayling Sauvignon Blanc

glass $12 / half bottle $27 / bottle $54

Marlborough, New Zealand

Terroir Project Chardonnay

glass $10 / half bottle $23 / bottle $45

South Australia, Australia

The Grayling Chardonnay

glass $12 / half bottle $27 / bottle $54

East Coast, New Zealand

Sparkling Wine

glass / half bottle / bottle

Paradis Prosecco

glass $10 / half bottle $23 / bottle $45

South Australia, Australia

Lindauer Brut Cuvee Sparkling

glass $11 / half bottle $25 / bottle $49

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Spirits

Please tell our staff how to drink.

Roku Gin

$12

Seagers Gin

$10

Scapegrace Black Gin

$13

Suntory Whiskey

$12

Other Drinks

Japanese Jelly Sake (Peach)

$15

Cider

$10

Soju Flavoured

$20

Non-Alcoholic Drink

Japanese Grape Soda

Japanese Ramune Marble Soda

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite

Soda Water

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Miyabi Japanese Restaurant Menu

Miyabi Restaurant & BYO Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Entrée

Sashimi

Tempura

Rice Meal

Noodles

Set Meal

Sides

Dessert

Japanese Beer on Tap

Beer

Red Wine

White Wine

Sparkling Wine

Spirits

Other Drinks

Non-Alcoholic Drink

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