Below is a list of the top and leading Japanese Restaurants in Christchurch. To help you find the best Japanese Restaurants located near you in Christchurch we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Christchurch’s Best Japanese Restaurants:
The top rated Japanese Restaurants in Christchurch are:
- Kinji Japanese Restaurant – dishes with unforgettable flavours
- Kumo Japanese Cuisine – food selections for the whole family
- Cookai Japanese Restaurant – a beloved sushi bar in Christchurch
- Hachi Hachi – with ala carte and set menu options
- Samurai Bowl – offers an unmatched dining experience
Kinji Japanese Restaurant
Kinji Japanese Restaurant can be found in Christchurch, New Zealand serving authentic meals and dishes from Japan. The business started in 2007 and with the continuous local patronage remained a well-loved Japanese eatery in the Canterbury region. Their menu features the best local ingredients in the country prepared via the Japanese way, retaining its unique flavours and relish. The owner-operator is a skilled chef with more than 25 years of culinary experience. Try their small appetizers menu with the lotus root chips, wasabi octopus, tofu salad, deep-fried tofu, edamame and sesame seaweed. The main menu offers dishes made from venison, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
Products/Services:
Japanese Tapas, Sashimi, Soup & Rice, Nigiri Sushi, Rolled Sushi, Teppan Sizzle, Combination, Mains, Dessert
LOCATION:
Address: 279B Greers Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 594-697
Website: www.kinjirestaurant.com
REVIEWS:
“Friendly and hospitable with authentic Japanese flavours and a good range of sakes which you can experience in flights of three if you choose. Orion lager on tap which a refreshing and crisp foil to the excellent food.” –Susan Taylor
Kumo Japanese Cuisine
Kumo Japanese Cuisine has an extensive menu featuring famous dishes like sukiyaki, sushi, sashimi, donburi, udon, ramen, and bento box. It is situated in the Christchurch neighbourhood of New Zealand and welcomes dine-in and takeaway orders. Their sukiyaki meal includes a serving of a 200 gram sliced Australian Wagyu beef combined with vegetables, tofu, and sukiyaki soup. The Japanese restaurant has a vegetarian’s choice selection, meat lover, seafood combination, sushi box, and assorted sushi platter. They also have poke don, salmon and yellowfin tuna sashimi.
Products/Services:
Set Menu, Sushi Menu, Drinks & Dessert, Small Dish, Sashimi
LOCATION:
Address: 351 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024
Phone: (433) 390-886
Website: www.kumoonline.com
REVIEWS:
“The Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen is always the number 1 go-to food item for me, also an option of a sushi train buffet is appealing, but the ramen would beat it any day. The service is so-so, not bad but nothing outstanding either but since it’s a casual style Japanese restaurant, that doesn’t really matter anyway.” –Boss Parkhill
Cookai Japanese Restaurant
Cookai Japanese Restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand is home to the best sushi menu in the Canterbury region. The menu highlights the Japanese culture and culinary heritage. It is a mouth-watering combination of the freshest ingredients sourced within the country. Their sushi section includes salmon sashimi, teriyaki chicken and avocado roll, vegetable tempura roll, crispy chicken & cucumber roll, salmon nigiri, salmon & avocado roll, and crumbed prawn roll. Mains, noodle and donburi selections as well as the sushi platter are a perfect fit for diners with a huge appetite.
Products/Services:
Sushi Platter, Sushi & Sashimi, Main, Donburi (On Rice) & Noodle, Drinks, Extra
LOCATION:
Address: Level 1, The Crossing, 71 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (433) 432-860
Website: www.cookai.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Friendly staff and great food. Sushi train is always fun and an entertaining way to eat. A little gem in the heart of Christchurch!” –Sarah Park
Hachi Hachi
Hachi Hachi’s executive chef has over 20 years of culinary expertise spent on exploring various cuisines around the globe. The Japanese restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand presents a warm and comfortable atmosphere highlighted by the mouth-watering aroma of freshly-prepared food filling the air. They serve addictive versions of the popular Japanese dishes that combine appealing aesthetics and unforgettable relish to tickle the taste buds of the diners. The bites selections are perfect as either a main dish or a shared meal with friends. While the grilled sushi rice burger is the highlight of the menu with options such as the Oki Hoki, Big Rooster, and Teriyaki Ninja.
Products/Services:
Bite, Japanese Bento Value Set, Noodle Time, Sushi Burger, Donburi, Curry, Kids Menu
LOCATION:
Address: 177 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8014
Phone: (433) 770-068
Website: www.hachihachi.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Cool dining experience, pretty quiet on a Sunday evening so felt relaxing. I had the yaki udon and it was tasty! My dining partner had a curry and it was good too. I want to try the rice burger next time! Will return. Recommended.” –Kristina Heep
Samurai Bowl
Samurai Bowl is situated in the Upper Riccarton area of Christchurch, New Zealand showcasing their flavourful versions of Japanese favourites. The menu offers meat, fish, a set menu, and sushi. It is a modern Japanese eatery that combines the izakaya culture of Japan with the unique Kiwi hospitality. A casual vibe greets diners and an extensive food and drinks menu is offered. The dinner set menu includes sushi, appetizers, sushi, noodles, rice meals, and grilled favourites. Appetizers can be french fries served with seaweed flakes and sweet chilli with mayo, popcorn chicken, crumbed prawn, gyoza, edamame, takoyaki, or agedashi tofu.
Products/Services:
Drinks, Dinner Set Menu: Appetizer, Maki Sushi, Salad, Sashimi, Nigiri Sushi – Two Pieces, Tempura, Grill, Okonomiyaki, Noodle, Side Order, Dessert
LOCATION:
Address: Shop 5/574 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (433) 796-752
Website: www.samuraibowl-online.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“One of the tastiest and affordable Japanese eateries in the city centre. I always try to dine here at least once every time I visit Christchurch. Love their gyudon, karaage and spicy miso ramen.” –Yen Zen Huang