Review Paper Nautilus Cafe - Motueka

Had a lovely chat with one of the owners who convinced me of the magic of the cold brew coffee which was full of many good/interesting flavours. He was super friendly and passionate about coffee. Would definitely recommend for a new coffee experience.

Absolutely delicious 😋 We ordered the salmon foccacia initially made with homemade foccacia as just a snack, then came back and ordered both sushi and okonomiyaki. Everything was so delicious! The art also makes it worth staying and eating in. The owners are lovely people. They choose not to charge extra for credit cards as it will slow down ordering. Family owned place.

Both Teriyaki Salmon Don and Chicken Karaage were great! 😋

True hospitality!! The syphon coffee was amazing to watch and I have learnt so much about coffee, beans and what a mocha bean really is. The cafe has amazing food, with the okinyaki exceptionally delicious. Expect real hospitality with chat. The coffee is so good you won't want to buy coffee anywhere else

Very nice place! Steampunk style inside, very nice coffee (matcha latte YUUUUUM), fantastic recipes (I had the Teriyaki Salmon Don, that was delicious). The owner is super frienldy and helpful. You really wanna have a nuce coffe break or lunch here! 😊

Great Japanese food and lovely treats to go with coffee. Real fusion. Interesting decor and lots of photography mags to lift your game. Good prices. Wish I had found out how good it is earlier. Took take away home to share with others. Really interesting place with a real Paper Nautilus Shell. Lots of tables and welcoming atmosphere. Parking is outside or around corner.

My partner and I were blown away with the service and food! We shared the tempera prawn sushi and we both had the udon - tofu for myself and chicken for my partner. The food was incredible - fresh and perfectly spiced. We also loved the atmosphere and looking at all the beautiful art pieces throughout the shop. The owners were both lovely and Ryu shared so much knowledge with us about all the art pieces and taught us some history about steampunk. We came for the food and stayed for the art! I highly recommend taking a look having a great feed and seeing truly unique and beautiful art. We will definitely be back! I can’t wait to try other items on the menu!

Delicious, fresh sushi and other meals. Chicken Udon in Miso was amazing, partner had the Tofu and loved it, decent prices too. Credits to the chef! Love the atmoshpere of the place and got the chance to talk to the owner about his art and hear his passion for it. Truly talented. Will come back often to enjoy this place!

The food was amazing! Service was awesome! Asked if we wanted our drinks first etc, good range of food. Came quickly, so fresh! Definitely recommend

My favourite lunch is the Salmon Dom Buri but there are loads of yummy things and great sushi as well.