Really great food and despite recent reviews our service was fine. Will go back again!
Deserves your time -- food was good and the waitress was kind. I see most of the reviews are complaining about the food quality/service time -- I couldn't disagree any more; albeit being quiet on the Tuesday evening I went. I Hede a good time.
A really good place to take the kids. It can be quite noisy, but going earlier is perfect. Food is pretty good. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
I have dined at Hede a number of times. I think the value is terrific, and I couldn't really fault the food. The atmos is a bit odd, I do think this restaurant needs a little TLC and a refurb - the tables and chairs need a make over and the whole place could do with a major clean and fresh paint. I enjoyed the range of sushi we had, and the karaage chicken was very delicious and I order it every time I go. Very good curry sauce, tempura vegetables and perfect miso. The service is pleasant, not mind blowing - just getting the job done. They'd definitely struggle if they got a sudden rush as it's skeleton staffing. I like that it's BYO because I never go to restaurants that are BYO really so it's kind of fun to bring a bottle of wine of your choice for a change. I liked the J-pop that was playing, it was frantic and fun. I definitely will continue to go because I know what to expect.
delicious and decent sized portions, value for money. very fresh fish. service leaves a bit to be desired but food quality is excellent. recommended.
Went here for dinner. Menu was not that fancy but it was easy to find something pleasing. I had one of the sets, although it was a bit pricey , the food was very nice! The service was really slow and the place was quite cramped. Customer service was not the best as I tried to wave over a waitress and she looked at me then looked away.
Service a little slow as there are not many staff working here but definitely great Japanese food! Best Karaage chicken in Welly!!! Very good place for lunch as it is half the price for the same sized portion...
Despite the slow service I am still a regular :)
I visited on Saturday night and the restaurant was super busy. We booked in advance but had to wait for 3 mins before having a table (fair enough). Although there were a lot of customers, they still remembered us and we didn't have to wait too long for the food. The food was quite good, all four of us agreed so. We had a great time there where everyone sang happy birthday for a girl's birthday at another table (we didn't know her obviously). I was full and satisfied after finishing my dish. My only concern was the price, it's not really cheap but rather moderate and I didn't know where the queue to stand was when paying.
I have been to Hede a few times over the years and have enjoyed my meals there on all occasions. The only thing I would say needs changing would be the chairs and the crampness of it all. On one visit it was a bit hard having a lovely birthday dinner with my partner when you are surrounded by three table rows of groups who are all loud. I have been there with a group so I know how annoying it can be for smaller groups of diners.
Besides that Food is great and we will definitely will be back soon.
Well ... just wanted to say we had a lovely time there last night.
First time we had visited and will certainly come back.
We brought friends from the UK who eat fish, no meat. The menus are very cool - wooden & were already laid out on the tables when we arrived.
Our lovely friendly waitress asked what our preferences were & then made good recommendations. No problem with our friends not eating meat - the waitress brought out sushi & sashimi combinations with fish and veges only. Beautifully presented food.
I did have menu envy when hubby had miso soup served with his terriyaki chicken which included rice and vege dishes too. Tempura prawns fantastic as well. I had raw fish, Yummy!
Enjoy.
I've been to Hede many times over the past years and have always been happy with the food, its tasty and we leave empty plates. I find the seats very uncomfortable, and the service can be hit or miss.
The set menus are good. If you are after good Japanese food at a good price, but can happily sit in wooden seats - this is good.
The food is pretty much always good. The service leaves much to be desired. It's easy to wait for 10 minutes to have menus brought over or to have your order taken.
Amazing Japanese restaurant hidden away down Cuba St. Authentic Japanese food that tastes amazing and lots of options on the menu at a great value. It's also a BYO location but they do have a selection of their own drinks (alcoholic and non) as well. A place worth a try!
Nice Japanese atmosphere, like a small back street restaurant. Great food. If I had to not pick the service could be a little faster. But it actually makes you sit back and relax
I don't recommend coming here as a large group or while it's busy, but the $10 lunch special is well worth taking up.
Actually though, the vegetarian option I had wasn't great.
The food is tasty and very good value. It's usually always busy and the food doesn't always make it from ordering to table (they forget you ordered stuff)
The food has always been excellent in the numerous times I have been here, however the service is still something to be desired. The cost of food comparied to how much you get is very generous.
Today I came here for dinner . I ordered the pork Gyoza and the Salmon Teriyaki set.The Salmon was Perfectly cooked and the pork Gyoza was very delicious. I Will surely come again! Yum
A pretty good eatery for Japanese food, and reasonably priced. Haven't been in about a year - we all know things change, right? :} ... so "caveat emptor".
Good lunch deals, the menu is very generic. There are no alternative healthy options either. Good for BYO group events.
Great food and service. Highly recommend, make sure you go for the special bbq salmon sushi!
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