Review Tj Katsu - Wellington

Joel Harder

Food wasn't out of this world, but the price reflected the quality I would say for the most part.

kamal heidari

It was my first Japanese food. I virtually liked it. Food was well cooked, fresh, and healthy. Staff were also smiley and nice. I will definitely get back there in the pipeline.

H M

Sumptuous menu. Worth the wait and rightly priced!!

Smart. Hedgehog.

Very good experience with reasonable price, service is also good. Spicy chicken Don has a lots of chicken! Katsu chicken is crunchy and yummy.

Alex Facciorusso

Despite the absence of WiFi, or the questioning and confused face of the waitress when I asked for an L&P, the quintessential New Zealand drink I've learned being obsessed with, the experience with this shop was very good overall. The food was not immediately cheap, but still justified by its quality and portion size. I ordered a "Combination Bento", and in a dozen of minutes I was welcomed by a stunning quantity of food encompassing chicken katsu teriyaki, teriyaki chicken on a generous portion of fluffy and perfectly cooked rice, two pieces of meat-based sushi (whose pieces of chicken and meat were not freshly cooked but still met my taste buds quite requestive standards), various small starters like crunchy katsu prawn and spring rolls, and a salad. The chicken was pleasantly tender and flavorful, and all the katsu pieces crunchy outside and succulent inside. I would give 5 stars if some of the pieces of meat wouldn't have been barely reheated and the local beverage was available, but this is the fullest 4-stars review I could give to a restaurant.

Amalia Halim

A franchise Japanese restaurant for quick stop. The atmosphere is ok, just as a typical fast food pit stop. The food is a bit too sweet but in general ok. The price is a bit too pricey for the taste.

Kayla Carne

The food was amazing! Really yum and it came out fast as well. Definitely recommend

Jenny Lee

Love their food and service! A lady who brought us food was really kind and polite. Also, they only used eco-friendly paper based cutlery, containers and stuff! It’s really nice of them taking care of the environment too :)

Linda Waru

This was such a humble experience here. There were alot of people there however the food was just amazing. It was also affordable. For such a well attracted shop, they need a bigger shop.

TheNZLILY

Friendly and helpful staff. Food with good portion and reasonable price. The tariyiki tofu is too sweet for me.

Filip S

For the price, you get awesome sushis, makis, hosomakis. The quality is consistent. Great franchise. I recommended 100%

Agnese Bankova

Best bento I've ever had and sushi was also so flavourful, tasty. Definitely would come back to try other dishes!

Megan Penno

The Bento boxes have huge portions, I had the crispy chicken with stirfried beef in It. The food was very good but a little too much for me I couldn't eat it all. The crispy chicken had great flavours and the beef was nice and moist. The salad had a nice dressing on it.

Jay K

Very good service. Sushi made to order. Hot dish menu like katsu don or teriyaki tofu don available as well. Can get very busy during peak times.

Mogsta The Hatter

Chicken curry was really good, and the staff members were really nice. Thank you for having us!

Kate.mcpherson123

The food is good and the sushi is a very quick and easy lunch option. If you are choosing to dine in the food is also tasty but there is very limited atmosphere

Lance Mates

TJ is OK if you like overpriced mayo caked sushi and bentos, Chinese or Korean made Japanese food ,salty katsu and hard rice. Japanese food for kiwis who have no clue about Japanese food. Unfortunately Wellington isn't blessed with real Japanese restaurants. Otherwise avoid.

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The Food Snob

Affordable, clean, efficient and tasty. Consistently good. TJ Katsu makes good food fast. Ideal for a short lunch break. I have been here many times and will go again and again.

Helga Wilson

Despite the place being pretty packed we got our meals quickly - I ordered the teriyaki tofu bento box, which although tasty, wasn’t very filling for the price. There was a lot of choice from the menu and sushi shelves, and I enjoyed the music and decorations.

Michelle

This is the worst sushi I have ever eaten. The 'hot' food was room temperature, there was a bone in my husbands salmon which he nearly choked on and my sushi tasted as though it had been sitting there for a week. We told the staff we were disappointed in the quality and they couldn't care less. Avoid at all costs.

Thomas Cooley

I have both dined in with hot meals and had take away sushi at TJ Katsu several times. The noodle and rice dishes taste really good. The katsu chicken is always well cooked and has a really good flavour. I like that they give you a complimentary and delicious Miso soup with every dine-in cooked meal. The service is always really good and I like the art on the walls. Highly recommended.

Nivruti Vora

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Wellington CBD. There was a huge variety of sushi and the ones I ordered was rolled well and tasted yum. The rice dish “spicy chicken don” was not too spicy and had the flavour of spices/sauce they used. I’m saying because most spicy dishes would just feel like tasting chilli or chilli sauce. However, this dish was amazing and would definitely visit for lunch again next time I’m in town :) this is a place I could recommend for sure :)

888bing888

If you are into fresh sashimi but would like a complete meal, I would recommend the Fresh Salmon bento as it tasted fresh and delicious including their Miso soup. Great staff and reasonable price.

Zohara

Damn!! This place has one of the best Japanese food ever. The food so rich in flavour and the quantity enough for 2 people. Definitely worth the money when all your taste buds are sensing

Jess Cooper

So yummy! Very generous portions for katsu chicken takeaway Service was good - when ordering the staff were very helpful Will be returning again

Michael Gray

TJ do a mean Chicken Katsu curry. Vegetarian options are limited but they do have a couple tofu options. Tonight it took a while for staff to notice we were ready to order but once ordered the food came quickly and hot! The tables are directly next to each other so you are intimate with strangers and privvy to their conversations. It's also a sushi place so you do have that tug between restaurant and takeaway.

Foodie_addictee

Came here expecting Japanese curry, to my surprise the all the staff were speaking Korean. As we were too hungry to hunt for another place to eat, we went ahead and ordered the pork katsu curry and gyoza. The food was pretty good as we already anticipated that it'll be a Korean style curry but I was a bit disappointed as I have been hoping to eat Japanese style curry.

Jess

Really love the $1 sushi deals!Great music, great vibes, great location~Really love the style of the restaurant as it brings back memories of my trip to Japan.10/10 will be back again!

Angie Liu

Favourite sushi place in Wellington delicious sushi and skewers! Staff usually very friendly wide variety of different types of sushi! Also very authentic and very affordable!

Smilesmile

Terrible... unfriendly staff they doesn't say any hello and bye, and food taste also was terrible crazy salty curry too much fat katsu i dont wanna give point 1 if you go to this restaurant you must avoid curry

Tariro Gatsi

On the 2nd of June, I ordered you chicken sushi, as it was my first time ordering sushi from your shop I was highly disappointed, when I came home feeling nauseous. Today I have been hospitalized due to food poisoning. I spoke to the manager but he disagreed with me saying that it could not have been his sushi that made me sick. This however is false because I had not eaten anything else that day. I felt a lack of concern on his part and feel disappointed in your lack of customer service and lack of good hygiene standards.

Zabel Anoush Connor

The setup of the restaurant is confusing, with their self serve sushi section at the beginning of the shop and the restaurant dining at the back, therefore my friend and I were queued and confused, people were pushing ahead of us before we could speak to the staff and thus we were standing unattended to for about 5 minutes, would have been nice to have had a staff member approach and direct us as is the norm at restaurants. However, my first impressions were quickly shifted, the service was phenomenally aware and attentive, the food came out very fast. And boy, was that an incredible meal! It was so so so delicious, cannot wait to eat there again. Also it was very filling, neither of us were able to finish our meals, which was unexpected considering the affordable price. I really greatly appreciated the vegan key, that is a rare feature of restaurants and it saves a lot of effort on my part.

Anushree Sen Gupta

We were desperate for food so walked into TJ Katsu and ordered the deep fried vegetable gyoza, chicken katsu curry and chicken katsu with teriyaki udon. Service was slow but the portion sizes were huge and we were more than satisfied at the end. Highlights include the crispy and juicy katsu, the suprisingly piquant fried udon, the mildly fermented miso soup, and the copious amounts of curry sauce which they made spicier to my liking. Lowlights included the gyoza which lacked flavour and juiciness and the undercooked potatoes that came with the curry. Overall a good experience and value for money for a fast food chain restaurant.

Nathan Stevens

Outstanding A++ The service is always top notch and the staff go out of there way to make sure you have a great experience. This is fast food at its best.

Francine Jones

When I first came to Wellington I was amazed at the self service sushi. Tj Katsu has the best layout and variety of sushi. I love it, its so delicious and the kitchen menu has good portions and prices. Also cool music and decor!

Bec

Best sushi in town and awesome crispy chicken skewers! Great prices and opening hours too. I takeaway at least once a week but always nice to eat in occasionally as the staff are so friendly

Rhodri Williams

I'm plain devastated that I can't give this restaurant a higher rating based on the simple seating arrangement. But that is the only negative thing I can bring myself to say. I really was unsure about eating here but the moment the food was placed in front of us I was thoroughly impressed. Edamame was a new thing for me and it made a perfect warm up for the meal to come. Swiftly followed by teriyaki chicken curry and vegetarian dumplings. Everything about the meal from how it was presented to how it tasted was a pleasure. The whole experience was fun, eating with chopsticks, the crazy artwork on the walls and menus and the Japanese music playing in the background. I will be looking forward to my return trip :)

Sean P E Fleming

Busy lunchtime spot. Pretty good selection on offer. All the standard sushi variants are here. Prices are clearly marked and reasonable. I sat in with two colleagues. I ordered a mix of 5 pieces. The sushi is good, especially the octopus balls. I thoroughly enjoyed those. Had them in other places and they've been slimy, but not theses. Very tasty. The only thing that wasn't the best was the wasabi. They offer the sachets. I don't like the wasabi from these as much. It's not a show stopper for me, but a preference. Overall, enjoyable sushi. Will visit again.

Siobhan

This place is a must for anyone looking for a quick, healthy, and tasty bite to eat. There was a bit of a mix up with our order but they rectified it immediately and we found everything to be delicious! Next time I will definitely try out the sushi.

Claire Pettigrew

We had a wonderful meal here, we went in late at night and the waitress and waiter were still very obliging, polite and helpful. We ordered a bunch of different meals and everyone was really happy with their meal. The miso soup is one of the best I've tasted. I had the teriyaki tofu, I'm normally not a big fan of teriyaki, tofu or udon noodles, but this meal was fantastic!

Bruce Oldfield

this is not sushi IMO. they use Long grain rice instead of japanese rice. too much of sauces everywhere .very greasy. the lady behind counter was keep talking in Chinese to other work mates. very disappointed for my first visit

Ralph Sutton

I often pop into this place if I happen to be in the vicinity at lunchtime. It's always busy and that's a sure sign that it is providing good food. I am a sit-down diner and have no problem with the layout that has displeased one reviewer. Service is prompt ad friendly. Today I visited with two Japanese friends from Chiba-ken. They seemed to enjoy the fare and I asked their honest opinion and they responded "Oshi des" which means that it was delicious. My only complaint is that they do not serve coffee, which for a Wellington establishment is extremely strange. I won't downgrade them for that as I am reviewing them on their Japanese food.

Lucy Brown

I have eaten here multiple times and continue to as I have been satisfied with all the meals I've ordered. The first meal I tried was a Katsu Chicken and the chicken was cooked perfectly with a crispy outside. As I'm new to miso soup and wasn't very pleased when I first had it, I was sceptical to try it again but was surprised to find that it tasted just as delicious as the rest of my meal. Something I'm able to buy when I have spare change is their sushi which is much cheaper than many other sushi places I've been to. The sushi is very unique and the sauce they use is very unique and distinct with its slight sweet taste. The staff are very friendly and always get me and my friends seated quickly before serving us with water. The food also doesn't take long to come. Another thing I love about this restaurant is that they play Korean pop music which is something I am very familiar. For me, this is a nice touch as I don't know many other places that play Korean pop and make good food. All in all, I have had a good experience in dining at this restaurant and will remain a customer in the future.

Wallace Tulloch

Had Katsu Curry for lunch. My god was that salty, not quite what I am used to. Seemed they were having a bit of a run on the curry and the woman came in with a packet of Japanese curry you would expect to find in New World. Not much love there, plus the Miso tasted like it was made yesterday (quite old). The pork Katsu was over cooked and wafer thin. So overall not a good experience.Not sure I will come back. I get a little bit disappointed when non Japanese try to cook Japanese food, they don't get the Japanese flavours.

William

Started coming a month or two ago. The food is fantastic, the waitresses are very sweet and I enjoy the cultural aspect of it. I think I'll be coming here for a long time at this rate. I'm vegetarian and really like the Kakiage Sushi. The teriyaki is great as well. My number one destination in town for food now.

Kim

I work close by and regularly buy lunch here. Definitely the best sushi in Wellington, with great variety. I like that they use free range chickens.

Elizabeth

Found a hair in my donburi today, and the food tasted average. Service was bad as usual. Some of the cutlery and plates don't look properly cleaned, I don't know why I tried to give this place another chance! The hygiene particularly worries me.

Alexander

Best take-away sushi in Wellington. Always very fresh and tasty. Free range chicken. Also the meals are very good.

Catherine

The food was absolutely amazing but the service was the worst I've received in ages. Lady didn't even look at me let alone say hello, took my money shoved my card back at me and walked off.

Al Scott

I really like their sushi! The service can be a bit hit and miss when you eat at the restaurant but I am a regular take-away sushi customer. Good value too.

Renee Reedy

Extremely disappointed with the service I received today. I went in at 1.30 this afternoon looking to purchase the carrot avocado sushi for my son. There was only one piece left in the window so I asked if there was any more in the containers just behind. When I was told there was only the single piece left, I asked if I could get some made. The female employee said no, to which I responded by saying if I could get it made I would buy two rolls , not just a few pieces. She then told me if I really wanted it... She could maybe make it in 2 hours! I couldn't believe she told me 2 hours! I could have understood had she told me the chef was in a break or anything similar, but only to be told no and maybe 2 hours, I am very disappointed. I walked out. My 19month old son really enjoys your sushi which is why I have been a regular loyal customer for a long time. After the service I received today, I'm really in no hurry to return.

Lillian

Absolutely amazing food and excellent value. Wines were all very good and also extremely reasonably priced. Staff were extra helpful and friendly, will definitely be going back! Loved the presentation of the food and lots of attention to detail, plus all the food was extremely fresh! A lovely dining experience, can't wait to go back!

Tania

Best best best ever sushi in Wellington. Since my friend introduced Katsu and Udon to me a while ago. I eat here about twice a week, more if I can. I have told so many people about this place. Because I love the fresh food, the fact that you can eat 'cafeteria style' and each person pays for their own food, so there's no nasty bill surprises at the end. Great for when you're in a group and on a budget. I also find that I can eat until sushi comes out of my ears for less than the price of a glass of wine at other restaurants. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you want fresh, quality, affordable food. One tiny little vice i do have though, staff aren't that friendly, considering I'm a regular here. However, guess you can understand that, seeing they are soooo busy making delicious food, who has time to be friendly, right?

Helen Klaos

We found Katsu&Udon the best "street" sushi place in Wellington! Been there several times! Thank you guys!

Monica Corliss

I tell you what, you can smell this place before you see it. I am pretty sure I could smell this place from the 9th floor of my apartment. Poor Civic Video workers. Food is very pricey and bad seating arrangements. (Considering this place is kitset, why such a big markup on food? I mean surely it's just greed). If you sit outside you might get sunburnt as there's minimal sun protection. Maybe City Council should be advised. Staff don't speak English at the best of times, that's if you make it past the stench and awful make shift music blasting from the Logitec (electrician's nightmare) speakers. Keep away before you not only lose your ability to smell, but also taste. Also be careful- those bricks outside are slippery just like your butt might be after eating there!

Woody Robinson

The food is always fresh and the staff are attentive and friendly, I've eaten here a number of times, lunch, dinner and casual snacking and have always left happy and fulfilled!!! Nice one!!!! Addicted, yes!!!!!

Leo

This is the nicest Japanese restaurant I have tried in Wellington. Reasonable price and food, the staff are lovely. My favorite is Katsu and meals with Teriyaki sauce. Also, they sell the best Sushi around Courtney place. I am a regular here and recommend it to everyone!

Jamanius

Poor quality and average service. Sashimi Donburi very plain : not even a hint of rice vinegar or sesame oil. Just plain white rice topped with rocket and small amount of salmon. Katsu curry came with noodles, not rice. Table unattended to: No serviettes/napkins brought to table. And whats with "restaurants" using packaged products for dine in - like packaged waasabi and packaged soy?!

Dan Bowden

This is my regular for sushi at lunch time. It's super cheap, starting at $1, and as good as any others I've tried in the city. There's quite often a line out the door, but as with most sushi places this moves along quite fast. The staff always bring water to your table, and I'd recommend getting a miso to go with your meal. Everything looks and tastes fresh. Their evening menu looks worth a try too - but I haven't done this yet.