Review Saikou Teppanyaki & Whisky Bar - Timaru

Best Japanese we have had in NZ. The decor is great (check the bar footrest). Our server was a pro. We only had a couple of items but we could tell these guys know what they are doing. Don't play yourself, check this one out!

Great experience at Saikou ! Quick service and cosy vibe but high quality food. Everything was good from cocktails and starters to the main dishes (loved the meat and the tuna) Very nice adress in Timaru !

We had a great time dining at Saikou on a Friday night. The food was good and drinks are wonderful. Generally good vibes from the front of house and would totally come back again if I stop by at Timaru.

Great food. Great service. Staff were awesome. Would definitely recommend 👌

It’s great having good Japanese in Timaru. I’d recommend this place. Great service, great food. Heaps of seating and looks like it can cater for decent sized groups. Food was a little slow to come out, but I honestly don’t mind if it’s done well and it was! Thank you!

Love dining here, top notch food accompanied by top notch service with realistic prices. Job well done team, will definitely return

Where to start?! The staff are fantastic, friendly and very helpful. Then there is the food, bright fresh flavors, light and simply delicious. Definitely will be back soon. Thank you to everyone for such a fantastic dining experience.

My favorite place to dine. Service is always top notch, extremely friendly and efficient. The food was amazing. Such an extensive menu with something for everyone. It is so hard to decide what to have. Also a great wine & spirit menu and can never go past the espresso martini. Recommend 100%. Pays to book.

Excellent friendly staff. Attentive and they are upfront about wait times. The first time I went, the food was very good but the sushi seemed a bit dry and the norm was tough. The second time, it was perfect. Great plating and nice vibes at this well-appointed place.

Very busy. Menu slightly changed from recently but good sized orders to share.

Went for dinner here last Saturday night, The wait staff were great, food was great and a good price. the only downside was the generous portions and while this is not bad in itself, We asked the waitress as to the portions size and said that we were thinking of ordering 3 side dishes each and she said that would be fine, But it was far too much food! I think that she would have been better to suggest that we start with 2 sides each and then if we still wanted more, then order another dish. I know they are not going to know the appetite of each customer, But it would be wise to advise on the size of the portions.

Usual great standard except for desert. The cheesecake is even better as a black forest version.

Excellent and friendly service. Food was absolutely delicious and very hard to choose what to get, as everything looked so good. Will definitely dine again when coming back through Timaru. Thanks!

Always a great time at Saikou, staff are attentive, food is great and the drinks are equally as good. One of a kind in Timaru.

Amazing experience! The food was great and service was excellent. Really enjoyed my experience and the owners were very kind and welcoming. Hands down best restaurant in Timaru and would recommend if you’re travelling to Timaru or through Timaru.

Yummy food, excellent service. Definitely will visit again.

We ordered the Karaage chicken and chicken Yaki Soba. It was really nice and the Staff are really friendly!

Great atmosphere and excellent for sharing dishes

Had a fabulous meal, beautiful food and the service was spot on. Our waitress was very attentive but didn’t hover, she was amazing, not often I feel compelled to tip, but it was well deserved. Well done team 👏