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Yatai Japanese Izakaya Restaurant
86/100 (1410 ratings)
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"We were very blessed to be gifted a super special meal from Yatai in Palmerston North this evening. It was absolutely lovely. Sashimi probably fave..."
Jules Clarke
"Came to dinner to celebrate my daughters 13th Birthday. It's the special touches here. Rosie loved the hand printed birthday card from Yatai on the..."
Karen Grantley
"This is the best restaurant in Palmy! The food is incredible and the staff are so welcoming. Barbara the host is so friendly and we love coming here!..."
Jo Dunning
"There is not enough stars to to select. Barbara and the waitresses were absolutely lovely And the food was Godly. Arigatou Gozaimasu. Yatai wa..."
Quelli Nix
"We had a special group dinner at Yatai last weekend. Barbara and her team were friendly, flexible and made sure we had all we needed. The layered..."
Tamara Christina
"Top food, top service, brilliant experience is no where near enough to explain how awesome this place..."
Hendrik Engelbrecht
"Another fantastic meal and great evening. Staff are lovely and the food is exceptional. Looking forward to the next date..."
Helen Thomas
"Delicious okinomiyaki - felt like I was back in Tokyo! Great food all..."
Angela Piper
"Outstanding - food, service while experience. Barbara a d the team..."
Kevin Smith
"Been there a couple of times. Great staff and great..."
Gary Yeatman
"One of the best Japanese place in..."
Raveen Madagama
"We just found our favorite restaurant in palmy excellent food outstanding service thank..."
Ali N Marc
"The best Chicken Curry..."
Clark Ellery
"healthy options/ fantastic dinning/ great..."
Sandie Carlin
"Most amazing, yummy meal! Fabulous service - absolutely top. We will be..."
Andrea Yeatman
"Definitely go again. A lot more menu to get thru. And then of there was the..."
Steve Atkins
"Our experience at Yatai was definitely made exceptional thanks to the great service offered by the FOH Team. In particular, the waiter called Shona..."
Lance Loughlin
"The food was quite flavourful but not as authentic as I would've liked. The beef tataki had a bit too much spring onions on it but it was well..."
Doris Ma
"We had a lovely family dining experience at the Yatai this evening, We decided to enjoy the shared platter style of dining, which was a wonderful way..."
Heather Taylor
"Love this place staff are polite and friendly and answer any question about the food explain what it is Very filling and an ample amount so..."
Monica Smaling
"Great atmosphere, felt very authentic. Food was great and service was attentive. Had about 7 dishes between 4 people and we were definitely full...."
Claudia
"Best way to review a Japanese restaurant is by ordering their sashimi. Yatai didn't disappoint with the spread of salmon, mahimahi, and tuna. The..."
Rahul Mohanty
"Beautiful fresh food. I have been here numerous times and I have never been disappointed.This has got to be one of my favourite places to eat in..."
Rachel
"Have been here a couple times, and loved it ! If you don't know if you like Japanese food or not this place will definitely help you make up your..."
Kandeykisses
"My wife and I have been coming here more and more frequently. I'd now rate Yatai as one of my favorite restaurants in Palmy - certainly the best..."
Matt
"Another rave review here. Yatai really wins out in all areas. The venue is intimate, welcoming, and authentic. The staff are exceptionally..."
Doug Longmire
"Authentic food, great service, loads of fun for a group of friends. Never disappoints!We visit Japan annually and can always bring our dining..."
Lin Dixon
"we had a fabulous meal here last Saturday. The food was just amazing , beautifully presented and the flavours were just Devine. The service was..."
Liz. Thrift
"7 Friends and I shared a wonderful meal at Yatai last night and I was so happy once again to be a part of their unique dining experience. It was the..."
Annie Bailey
"We had a meal here last week and it was beautiful! The shitake mushrooms were excellent and we highly recommend them. Everything is prepared..."
Bronwyn Kendrick
"Excellent. Just top notch. There are plenty of vegetarian options, everything is well cooked and tasty, and as far as I can see it is authentic. The..."
Danielle Calder
"First timers! Very impressed with service. Me & my husband thought we would try something different. So off to Yatai we went. Loved it so we ..."
Shelley
"Yatai is genuinely good. We went there again this weekend and it was a delicious meal as always, the food is fresh and the flavours are amazing...."
Mike Smith
"Wow! The food was beautiful in appearance and taste. Seemed quite authentic and unusual (exotic) to me. The serving staff was friendly and..."
Audrey Washburn
"Absolutely blown away with the beautiful food. First timers we went as a work group. Had a " ? progressive " dinner( sorry forgot the correct..."
Sandra Pinfold
"This cozy, intimate restaurant got me hooked on Japanese cuisine. The food is devine! Friendly staff make it a great dining experience. Yes it is a..."
Yvonne Kiihfuss
"A great night, personal service and a variety of dishes which were explained fully, fresh and beautifully presented. We had the sashimi which..."
Gail Shirley
"A wonderful Japanese restaurant. Outstanding food, outstanding service and outstanding atmosphere! The food was served with care and friendliness and..."
Billie Jordan
"I love this place. Great variety on the menu - I don't eat fish, but there are great chicken and beef options. Service is fantastic, food is..."
Sarah
"Had the pleasure to dine here on several occasions now and Yatai consistently delivers in food quality and service.Suggest diners make a..."
Paul Burnett
"My favourite restaurant to go out to for a treat! I can't remember celebrating a birthday and not eating here! When in search of something different,..."
Gavin Goldsmith
"wow if you haven't been there before you simply have to try it. The staff are always extra friendly and go out of their way to provide the best..."
Laura
"Went to Yatai on Tuesday and it was our 32nd visit since May 2008!As usual, the food was superb and the service excellent.It's no surprise..."
Arthur
"One of my favorite restaurants in Palmerston North, food is amazing and awesome friendly..."
Nicole Rule
"Lovely food, great service - although a little pricey - worth it for a..."
Jan Oram
"We enjoyed our dinner but this place is a bit of a shrine to Japan and we were a bit taken aback by receiving a lecture on how to obey japanese..."
M
"Absolutely the most divine food in Palmerston North. Authentic Japanese flavours and a thoughtful wine list. Worth the price for a completely..."
Lia
"This is a favourite restaurant for me and my partner and come here every couple of months however is quite expensive thus why we don't go there more..."
Corey Askwith
"A fabulous place for a family dinner, service was great and the food was outstanding. The flavours all worked really well. The style of Japanese..."
Stephen O'Loughlin
"This is the best scallop dish we have in NZ. And the grilled beef is juice and good. But we waste more than one and half hour to wait my food, it..."
carol liang
"Very expensive with small portions but the food is absolutely delicious. The service is very bad and often don't bring water or deliver your meal to..."
Harry Parker
"Fantastic dining experience, as per usual, last night. The food is always delicious, fresh and prepared perfectly. There is an extensive selection of..."
Harmony Moki
"wonderful wee restaurant. The queue at the door was an indication of the quality dining experience on offer. superb service. v fresh fish and good..."
tina nixon
"We dropped in without a reservation on a busy night and the staff were excellent and found us a table with no fuss. Very friendly and efficient and..."
Keith Finnerty
"We went for dinner today and loved the food. The place was too busy and congested - otherwise all..."
Chanjief Chandrakumar
"Probably the best restaurant we dined at in New Zealand. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, service was excellent and the atmosphere was..."
N Pik (Rod)
"Beautiful, awesome and amazing experience. Amazing traditional Japanese food, with lovely customer service. Felt like a little slice straight from..."
Jayden Fairbairn-Lowe (Jayden)
"The food is just fabulous and their Katsuya (spelt correctly?) Is really mouth watering. I also love their fritter dish (about the size of a bread..."
Joe McMahon-Henderson
"Excellent atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. A curious place on a busy suburban street, but the food is exceptional. Not cheap, but you..."
Jim Boutcher (Mangetout)
"Never dissatisfied, Barbara and her team are amazing...."
Sue Woollaston
"Have visited many times since 2009 and it always is the same high quality food and service It is my favorite Japanese restaurant and I have been to..."
Corey Askwith
"The most amazing dining experience. The staff were so lovely and accomodating. Highly recommend paying the $40 for the private room, which offered an..."
Elsie Flynn Fleming
"The food quality and hospitality here is excellent. The owner is a lovely woman and the sashimi is not only the freshest I’ve had, but superbly cut..."
conorjack culhane
"Absolutely loved this place was a breath of fresh air in Palmerston North..."
Michael Farr
"Best restaurant in town, have come here for every possible celebration and brought our out of town visitors here for the last 3 years. Food is always..."
Sirena
"Our family favourite restaurant in Palmerston North - went tonight with a couple of family members and some friends - just beautiful food as always,..."
Anne Robinson
Haru Japanese Restaurant
85/100 (2579 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
Beef
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Accepts Mastercard
Street Parking
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was honestly the best Japanese food we have ever eaten. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and our toddler son downed the kid's..."
Melanie Bromwich
"It was our first time dining at Haru & we can't wait to come back again. I can not fault this place one bit. Thank you for the delicious, beautifully..."
Wix Holland Barnett
"I had dinner with my friends at haru Japanese restaurant. The Food was very tasty and beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant and I am sure..."
Su-hwan Charlie Choi
"Highly recommend!! Food was excellent and price was really good!! Definitely best Japanese I've ever..."
Courtland Xavier
"Fabulous food! It was recommended to us and did not disappoint at all. The set dinner is amazing value and the chocolate balls are, well,..."
Annalie Brown
"We went to Haru for dinner on Saturday evening with a group of friends! To say the food was amazing is an understatement....This is a must visit for..."
Andie Clark
"My wife and I had the multi course dinner and it was just amazing - has to be seen to be believed. I've eaten a lot of Japanese over the years and..."
Andy Harwood
"It's hard to find a Japanese restaurant with good vegetarian food but Haru was outstanding. The meal presentation and service was one of the best in..."
Paula Kendall
"Had the most amazing meal today for lunch. The food was not only beautifully presented but tasted fantastic. Thank you to all the kind staff for..."
Jasmine Du Plessis
"Wow was blown away. Food was amazing. Beautiful flavours, so fresh. Service was awesome. Definitely my new restaurant of choice. Totally..."
Carmen Fraser
"Had a lovely dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were awesome and very attentive. The food was excellent and I would have no hesitation in..."
Jenny Jenkins
"Definitely my favourite restaurant. The food has such integrity. I am returning again in 7 days. Counting..."
Marion Soutar
"Went in last night for tea. Had such a good time great service great food can't complain about anything. Can't wait to go..."
Jerome Vincent
"Went for a belated birthday dinner with a party of 3. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We got Edamame and Karate Chicken for starters and..."
Natasha Smith
"What an amazing place. For 50$ I had the chefs recommendation. Which had all their signature dishes.. and pretty filling too. Much better than YATAI..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"First time here, the interior takes you straight to Japan and it's gorgeous, the staff are so attentive and friendly. I can't wait to go back to..."
Craig
"Oh my gosh, this place was recommended to me and I thank that person for showing me this place. To start we had beautiful service, a drink was..."
Derwent McPhee
"Fabulous meal once again. We are vegan and are never disappointed at the options available. The restaurant was packed and the service was..."
Lizzie McColl
"Amazing! Everything has been incredibly well presented, delicious & worth while when I have visited. I definitely recommend. The only thing I have to..."
Ellen Davies
"The wait staff sans the head wait staff don't necessarily know the food. Fortunately, we knew what we wanted. Food was fresh and the platter gave us..."
Sarah Ong
"Great Japanese food. Very fresh sushi and fish, and lots of other tasty bits including the miso eggplant and karage chicken. Good portions and value..."
L C
"Nice enough teriyaki chicken but cold NOTsizzling platter & oily, especially after waiting for the waitress to clean up the miso soup she spilt and I..."
Neil Watkins
"This was good food. We were rushed out the door but they were busy. I would come..."
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