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Origami
83/100 (2464 ratings)
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"Very interesting place for Japanese food. I am astonished by their themed decor and the minimalistic colours of the interior. The Japanese style..."
Ken Wong
"Enjoyed the $17.50 Yakiudon Chicken 🐔 noodle 🍜 dish, had a nice portions of chicken and egg. There were a good soy sauce/teriyaki based..."
Veeral Patel
"My partner and I really enjoyed our dinner at Origami. Friendly and quick service. We saw the photo of chicken salad and wanted to give it a go, and..."
Quinn Mai
"Really loved this Japanese!! Cool minimalistic spot with Japanese murals painted on the wall. Sashimi was delicious and tried Asahi Black for the..."
Bayley
"Excellent food and quick service. Variety of sake to choose. Will suggest everyone, worth a visit.Ambience doesn’t suit a Japanese..."
Aditya Jagtap
"My first meal in wellington was in Origami. I am a vegetarian and my wife is not. We both got delicious japanese food suitable for to our palettes...."
Manas Mittal
"Food was delicious and well-presented, and portions are generous. Love the ambience, especially the mural of Japanese landmarks on the..."
Gina
"The service was good and the people were friendly. The portions are big too. I liked the crispy skin on the teriyaki chicken. Tempura prawn were hot..."
Michelle Moth
"The ambience is really stylish and cozy. The food is tasty as well as exquisite. It locates on famous Cuba street. You won’t miss it! I highly..."
Young Tsang
"Monday 6pm, only two other tables which were finishing up. Nice and quiet. I asked if they had vegetarian options. They have a vegetarian..."
Sean P E Fleming
"I love this place because of the beautiful interior and their amazing dish and portion likewise are generous! My ramen taste really good especially..."
Adventure Foodie
"Nice place -great menu. Had Duck ramen it looked and tasted delicious but some slices of duck were dry & chewy though. Nice sake range also. Edamame..."
Sei
"Ordered some starters to share which was the fried chicken (5 pieces) and avocado with chicken sushi (5 pieces) and they were pretty tasty. We..."
Sharon Harvey
"From the welcoming smile of the waitress to the time we left, this restaurant was a terrific place to enjoy our last dinner in New Zealand...."
Megha Dogra
"10/10 would eat again Had some Ramen, sushi, sashimi, nigiri.. all of it was fantastic. Would have tried to eat more if we could have...."
Jamesdobson
"Great food, rich decadent desserts. Superb staff in a great casual ambience. Recommend the katsudon and karage chicken set with tiramisu..."
Ollyshaw_nz
"The food here is to die for especially the duck ramen. The atmosphere is amazing and decor is fresh and modern. I would recommend dining here! 5/5..."
Sophie
"Came back to this restaurant after a few months with my family, and we had a wonderful dining experience. I ordered one of their bentos -- the pork..."
DrJ G
"Ordered a delivery online to Seatoun. Arrived piping hot as if we were at the restaurant! The meat was tender and juicy, sushi rice delicious, and..."
Smalljude
"Excellent. Fresh fast and very tasty. $65 for a shared entree And two mains which were both very generous in size and 2 beers. Highly recommend..."
Spanner
"Came to Origami over 2 years ago when it was on Kent terrace, and it was so yum ! Returned today and omg it is still so good ! Fresh and healthy and..."
Teara Levy
"Walking in I love the look of the place - an odd mix of modern industrial and traditional features which just says Japan. Menu is very full but..."
Simon Wordsworth
"We were pleasantly surprised by this lovely Japanese restaurant. Items were reasonably priced but the ingredients were in good quality - well cooked..."
Christian
"Walk-ins, no booking, no idea really if this place would be any good. That said, it looked clean, stylish and already had 5-6 tables filled on a..."
Peter White
"Have been here twice for lunch and finally tonight, dinner. Service is warm and friendly, food is delicious and I'm looking forward to working..."
Simon Kearsley
"The food was delicious! I ordered Bento set C, but I didn't eat pork or chicken, so they switched to dumplings. Was alright but I wish they had fish..."
Nurul
"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Wellington. Big serving size, reasonable price, and very delicious. My friend and I got chicken katsudon and..."
Foooodie Explorer
"This is the only restaurant in Wellington that looks like a Sydney one (on this range). In general, here all the restaurants of that range of price..."
Chris Vera
"Top shelf Japanese food, nice variety on the menu. Restaurant is nice to dine in and service was pretty good. Love how much Cook Zero came with a..."
Cajetan
"Really nice place with nice foods ! Totally gonna comeback again and this gonna be one of my fav place to go to eat w friends ! Have been taking them..."
Lexie Vi
"Clean restaurant, located in Cuba Street which is close to other restaurants and quite central. Food and drinks are really good. I tried to yaki soba..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Went here for a friend's birthday, there were about 10 of us, fast service, would recommend getting a bento box as they have a great selection of..."
Andrea Gregor
"The ambiance is really modern but relaxed. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki Ramen, Vegetable Tempura and Bento Box. The teriyaki chicken is very tender ..."
MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio
"yum! the tuna salsa is amazzing, I could eat it every day! definitely a new favourite, I will be stopping by for takeaway after work more..."
Salya
"An absolute Japanese delight!! Service was superb - very fast and friendly. Had the Chirashidon and the Bento Box Set A. The sashimi was nice and..."
Maggie Cheung
"I'm picky. All I can say negatively about origami? WHY DID NO-ONE TELL ME SOONER!! One of the best places I've ever been in my life. Service was..."
Stacy Heyman
"Decided to have a spontaneous dinner out tonight, and stumbled across Origami. Great decor and we were greeted with a smile from each of the two..."
Jessica Hunter
"I go here quite often, have tried quite a few of the dishes on the menu. The prawn & roe sushi dish is the best sushi I have ever had and keeps me..."
Katie.c
"Have been meaning to go here for a while. I ordered the chicken katsu dish to takeaway, it came with rice, miso and little side salad for $14 which I..."
India Shores
"The food here is delicious, with decent-sized portions and the atmosphere is great for chilling with friends. Not authentic Japanese food but still..."
Vanille O
"I really love the decor in this restaurant. In addition, I really enjoyed the beef in ginger sauce. The beef was quite nicely cooked. The prices are..."
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"The food was delicious...but I must say, the portion size is kinda crazy, couldn't even finish half the bowl of noodles - in other words, this place..."
Doris
"The sweeter dishes here can sometimes be hit and miss (ie- many of the teriyaki dishes) as often they come out slightly too sickly sweet, but the..."
Adaire Ward
"Very happy to find this place! It is related to the delicious Wabi Sabi in Palmerston North. The food is really reasonably priced, quick to be served..."
Siobhan
"I read the reviews for this eatery. Having spent a lot of time in Japan in the last 15 years, I can say that the food is as good as you'd get in,..."
TheFoodGonzo
"Had the Tom Yum soup with Ramen (spicy) - was perfect, I will definitely be coming back. The Restaurant itself is cute as hell with a rad atmosphere,..."
Benjamin James
"Delicious and amazing presentation. This quality of Japanese food is extremely cheap. I've lived in Japan for more than 6 years, and the food here is..."
Alan Akari Kidd
"Nice place, great food and good value.Large variety of healthy dishes, and doesn't take too long.Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the..."
Ken Tildesley
"Been here a few times. Good food and value for money. Service is good once seated, but the way the counter is set up makes it hard for waitrons to..."
H & E C
"This place is great value for money! Large portions for half the price you are expected to pay at other restaurants. I had the Okonomiyaki as the..."
Hubbabubba
"After going to Wabi Sabi in Palmerston North, I was grateful to find out this was their sister shop in Wellington.The food was delicious,..."
David F
"Quality food and value for money. Went last Thursday. Food was delicious, my friend and I ordered a few starters, they were really good, I had the..."
Florence Tauli
"The food is delicious! I have tried a variety of items off the menu, and they were all amazing. The service is excellent, the food is always made..."
Sarita Guppy
"Really delicious! Great quality seafood, cool decor, reasonable prices. The menu is really varied, and the service was fast - meal was out in about 5..."
Becca Barnes
"A great place for tasty and reasonable Japanese in Wellington. They have incredibly diverse menu. I went with some Japanese friends. We all had..."
Akiko K
"I honestly cannot even begin to understand why this restaurant got such a bad review in the paper. When we entered, the staff were very kind and..."
Mr.T
"Tuna tataki is very good. One of a few japanese resturants in Wellington that does a selection of Ramen noodles (if not, the only..."
Rosemary Young
"Visited early yesterday evening with partner, 3.5 year old and baby and loved it! 3.5yo was fascinated with the decor and staff were very relaxed..."
Sarah Vidler
"I have been to Origami twice in the last 2 weeks, and both times it's been delicious. It is my new favourite Japanese restaurant, and is a great..."
Gabby Watson
"Fantastic! We went on the day it opened and from what I can tell so far, it is lovely. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was really calming...."
AJ
"Nestled on the vibrant Cuba Street, this restaurant promises a delectable experience for any Japanese food enthusiast. My recent visit to this..."
William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal
"Came here for lunch. Had the chicken Katsu curry and drinks and chips with paprika and Parmesan. The curry was great and had peach tea. Was a little..."
Stuart C
"Great high tea experience! Both the savouries and the desserts were super good. I would go back for the matcha tiramisu alone, and the lemon..."
Peony Yang
"Have been a customer of this restaurant for about 6 years and I have never been disappointed with the quality of the food. The service could be a bit..."
Sophie Rose
"Had high tea for a friends birthday, these photos are from a while ago. The high tea food was great. No complaints there. The blooming tea is pretty..."
Emily
"Absolutely incredible food, is now our new favourite in Wellington. Highly recommend the cocktails, teriyaki chicken and at least 1 dessert plus 1..."
Silver
"Cannot express how wonderful our High Tea experience was today. The service was excellent, the restaurant is gorgeous and the food - no words can..."
Shelley-Maree Gapes
"We rocked up late afternoon for just dessert from the front counter display, and it was great! Some delicious options and very tasty & fresh. One..."
Rodney A
"It was my first time dining with Origami and it sure did not disappoint! I had such a delicious meal and the desserts were incredible! Staff were..."
Annie Mcmanis
"The desserts are tempting cos it's is nicely done...refer..."
Low Th
"Magic matcha and pistachio tiramisu is absolutely amazing. Good food, super exciting desserts and friendly staff, which of course are the most..."
Zahra Roozbehi
"Great friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed the gyoza. The miso aubergine was delicious. We all enjoyed the fries. Generous servings. I was disappointed..."
Adrienne Giacon
"Delicious foods that we had. The staff and their service was very friendly and timely. Don’t wanna missed their desserts. All foods are well..."
Tessie Melhuish
"Such a nice and cozy place! Very nice sushi although is a little more savoury then what suits our taste, my family didn't quite like the ramen as..."
Sophie
"Fresh, tasty, beautifully served food. Well priced and plentiful. Great friendly and fast service. The beverage list looked nice and the wee Japanese..."
Adair Cameron
"Had dinner here a few years ago but didn't make me want to come back, it was a while ago so I won't review that. Came here for dessert a couple of..."
Cabnolen Moon
"Outstanding service and friendly staff. Definitely great japanese food! The photos speak for..."
Cary Gothong
"Where do I begin! The food is amazing and the smoked eel sushi was easily the best I’ve ever had. However you can’t talk about this place without..."
k2damen
"Perfect food/dessert portions!! Everything was delicious & will definitely be coming back..."
Elissa Febriany
Kazu Yakitori & Sake Bar
83/100 (1328 ratings)
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"One of the few places in Wellington for Ramen. This place is alright and the food isn't too bad. Ramen noodles were a little soft for me but the soft..."
Ken Wong
"Really efficient and polite service. The soft shell crab, karaage chicken and the crumbed cheese were our favourites. The gyozas we got with garlic..."
Tanya Engineer
"Visited Kazu yesterday (second time) for a friend's birthday - a total of 12 of us. Everyone's orders looked good and from what they said, tasted..."
Michelle M Almeida
"Had teriyaki chicken on rice today which was 1 of 2 $10 Friday lunch specials on offer - I added the sesame seeds. It was a good portion, was super..."
Sei
"Ramen broth was quite nice. The Pork Belly, Steak, Prawn with garlic Mayo Yakitori sticks were pretty good too. Great place for a snack with friends...."
James Ong
"Came here for lunch, nice and quiet. A few people inside, and outside enjoying the sun. Food arrived pretty quick. We ordered the chicken chilli..."
Edmund Shum
"Come here pretty often with friends and each time we always enjoy it! Such an amazing Restuarant and such good prices. Highly recommend this..."
Jack Birchall
"Good vibe, good food but price was a bit higher than I have expected. The deco is basic and could be improved to provide a warm feeling. Dishes were..."
Christian
"I love this place, because it has the quirky vibe and they have student deal which is awesome!Yakitori is nice but pricey and tiny..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"So much love for the service and the food. Wonderful izakaya dishes. Had okonomiyaki, takoyaki, sushi, rice balls... And more. All of it excellent..."
Cedra
"Tried their new lunch menu of Ramen. They let you chose thin or thick egg noodles in it. When the dish came out, it was a big bowl with very tasty..."
Sau
"First time coming here! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was good! Lots of choices on the menu and was super excited to find ramen there..."
Tofu
"Kazu would be my favourite Japanese restaurant in town, especially the yakitori bar. The staff are very polite and amicable, and the food is amazing!..."
J Isla
"Went there last week and ordered takoyaki for entree and chicken karage don for main.The takoyaki is a bit overpriced and we had just a..."
Vogue Foodie
"they changed their menu, no soba no ramen no mussel pot in the night. Almost everything is like starters or tapas. Not suit for people who want to..."
Carina Chang
"This place is absolutely fantastic. Amazing food, excellent service and a great atmosphere. I came here last night with my family and had a great..."
LucyGoosey
"l have been here about three times for lunch, and every time I have been extremely pleased with the food and the service. The ramen they serve during..."
Adaire Ward
"Nice view!all the food are delicious..the staff very friendly!lunch for Reman and Don both are nice..a good place for a little party with..."
Crystal
"We went for dinner as a family. I really like the japanese hospitality and especially japanese food. It is quite easy for me to spend quite a lot on..."
Kate S
"Oh finally someone has filled the gap in Wellington for some good most authentic ramen in Wellington.Recently opened for lunch serving..."
Rosemary Young
"A true wee gem! Loved the service and atmosphere, and the food was simply devine! Rie, the chef was chirpy and cheerful and happy to help my partner..."
Toni Caldwell
"Love this place.Very authentic. Love the way the staff communicate with each other, periodically shouting out in unison (something..."
Paul Lee
"We've eaten here regularly and this cosy bar is always lively and pleasant. It feels very authentic and we'd recommend diving in headfirst trying a..."
David Benjes
"Now this is a funky place. Great location with a good range of flavorsome Japanese dishes and Bento. Place is a little tight though, we..."
Leanne
"Nice fun busy little place.Food is well priced, very nicely presented and fresh. They have all the classics plus a few slightly more..."
Catherine
"Excellent atmosphere and great place to eatThe Sake and Japanese beer on offer is also good.Food was delivered promptly and..."
Vincent G
"Love this restaurant good service good food and..."
Pitchaya
"I love this resturant!! After coming back from living in Japan I had been searching for a resturant that captured what I was missing. Kazu does..."
Marise Gold
"This place is awesome, went there with two great friends of mine, and had an awesome Japanese experience...It does get quite full, so get in quick..."
Siobhan Donaldson
"You can watch your food be grilled as skillful, cheerful chefs coax flames higher just metres from your face. The food is top notch and the..."
Mimus
"Very good food. Lots of choices and real japanese theme feels. Good place for yakitori and some beers. Would 100%..."
ponpon
"The food is excellent, traditional Japanese food and the staff are always welcoming as soon as you..."
Stanković
"I came here for a late dinner and to be honest, it was awesome. We shared several different things at our table so I got to try a wide variety of..."
Michael Davidson
"So glad we found this place! Everything we ordered was so delicious, and I have eaten a lot of yakitori in Auckland and overseas. The Yakitori was..."
Karen Ng
"Perfect little spot, even eating solo as I just did this Saturday night. Atmosphere is mean, food is mean, they put a lot of care into what they do...."
Ghost Advance
"The food was amazing. We kept ordering one after the other. Authentic Japanese vibes. Must visit with a group of..."
Gautam Roy
"Have been here twice and am looking forward to more. Great vibe with a warm welcoming and welcoming felling. Bang drumbs when you arrive or leave...."
Tashi Sutton
"Had fun here! Walked in with a friend and shared a couple of dishes. Love their sochu cocktails for under $10. Keen to come again for a full..."
Sinalei Faulalo
"Authentic Japanese food that was delicious, with great service. Felt very much like being in an Izakaya. Highly recommend if you are in Wellington..."
Jared Box
"Great atmosphere and food, would 100% recommend if you're craving some japanese..."
Elias Oscar Camenzind
"The best garlic tonkatsu ramen..."
May Ngo
"Good food at good prices. Service was quick. Atmosphere was very good. Keep an eye out for the daily lunch specials. Students get a free upgrade to..."
silentmoon1108
"Very good service, polite and well mannered staff. The food is delicious. The lunch specials (Monday to Friday) are a fantastic deal. If you like..."
Andrea Merlo
"One of the few restaurants open at 9pm. Ordered curry Katsu set and Salmon salad with Karaage. Order came pretty quickly. Salmon salad was not..."
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The Ramen Shop
82/100 (1131 ratings)
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"Seeing the good reviews and IG posts, I visited @theramenshop in Newtown, Wellington to sample their homemade ramen noodles 🍜+ @karrage.burger..."
Veeral Patel
"Their ramen place had that super nice ramen broth smell and made me hungry once we entered. Got the black garlic ramen and the pork was nice and..."
The Poor Foodie
"Not traditional in the slightest but homely flavours and innovative. It’s a cosy place I don’t mind going to any day of the..."
Leo
"Loved the location, friendly staff and decent food here.After a tiresome walk to see the fur seals in Owhiro Bay, we had a hearty late..."
Benz Chan
"This is a review for the ramen shop in town. I ordered the veggie option (shiitake) and I'm happy to say it was full of flavour and warmed my belly..."
Crumpet King
"Visited here during my vegetarian month so of course had to get something meatless. Went with the shiitake ramen with tofu buns to start. The..."
Brooklyn
"First meal of the day here after a hectic day. Just managed to get in an hour before they closed. Good ramen with nice meats and delicious broth...."
Coco
"great little place for dinner or takeaways. it's a bit small inside, but definitely adds to the cuteness of it. Meals were out fast and were..."
Shane Ellis
"If you believe in Hygge (pronounced Hoo-gah) as much the Danes do then definitely come into this special little realm of awesome. The pork buns are..."
JJ TeAnau
"I love The Ramen Shop. I can honestly say The Ramen Shop's authentic approach to the dishes combined with sourcing fresh, great quality ingredients..."
The Food Snob
"Great right from the get go ! Polite on the phone when ordering and gave estimate of waiting time too. Ordered the Tonkotsu which came presented very..."
CC
"Was told that this place had the best ramen in the area so it was worth a try. When ordering I was also told to get the pork belly bao and the..."
Benedict Uy
"Been twice now and very happy on both occasions. The spicy chicken soup and the pork buns are incredible, and all meals are very generous portion..."
Frederica Steiner
"Had "shoyu shiitake" ramen for lunch today.  I've never had pickled shiitake mushroom before, it was an interesting taste...not something that I..."
Ken Himu
"We order their spicy tonkatsu ramen, spicy chicken ramen and pork belly steamed bun. They are all... Yum!The broth is full of flavour and the..."
Andrean
"Great tasting food. Portion size I felt was a bit small but my mates were all full with a few sided. Had the spicy pork which was delicious but not..."
Graeme
"Perfect place to stop for quick and delicious food. Had the cold ramen & added an egg and chicken karaage, which made it $18 but the crispy karaage..."
Michele
"Yea was definitely tiight, food was delicious, even if slightly overpriced, beer in the clay pot was a nice touch. The solo dude there forgot our..."
Griffith
"Highly recommendedThe Ramen shop is a cute little shop at the distal, south end of Newtown’s ethnic food strip. It was started by Asher..."
Duncan Galletly
"Fantastic RamenNice little ship in Newtown where you can pick up some tasty ramen.The ramen noodles at the ramen shop are super..."
Ollycooking.com
"Good feed really cheap and we'll worth the cash $12-$14. Really good service and food was done and on the table within 5 mins. A must when in..."
Steve Brown
"Really cute little ramen noodle shop! I've ate in and ordered ramen from here a couple of times and really enjoyed it. Love the karaage chicken and..."
I Love Food
"Sometimes, all you really need is a bowl of noodles. All this eating out during our weekend away in Wellington, made me crave for a simple ramen and..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I love the atmosphere of this place like u walk in and u already know that ur gonna have a good meal and time.I visited a week or so ago with my..."
James Fale
"Really great place in the simplest way.In my experience:Positive:-Home made noodles.-Fast and good..."
Coolio
"I always enjoyed eating here. I would plan my days around going to Newtown to have lunch here. The place is small with a large communal..."
Crissy
"Wellington does great Malaysian and Mexican food, but I'm yet to be blown away by its Japanese or Chinese offerings. The Ramen Shop is a good effort,..."
Tess Hocking
"I ordered the $12 Pork shoyu ramen to takeaway. The plastic bowl was sealed nicely to prevent spillage and they gave a separate container which..."
Nick
"I must admit I am a loyal and relatively regular customer at The Ramen Shop, and have friends who we go with who live all the way out near Upper..."
Stephanie
"The Ramen Shop was a wonderful little place to have a cheap meal. The food was spectacular (try the BBQ pulled pork bun) and the service was..."
Lauren
"Had the spicy chicken ramen as a takeaway, it's not authentic but its damn good. Only issue with the place is the price and the limited..."
Claire Pettigrew
"Bloody good fare. Like another reviewer I lived in Japan for several years, but I had a better experience at the Ramen Shop. I thought the pork ramen..."
Richard Barrett
"I've been in a couple times already and I gotta say I am impressed! Pork buns - yum. The bowl - delish. Drinks list - well selected. The guys in..."
Juliet Leeming
"Love the pork buns and the new place is fresh and rustic. Definitely recommend- some may say it's not authentic ramen - but I'm all for splashing out..."
Kane Salanoa
"To put it simply. This is amazing, the most flavourful ramen I have had. I talked to one of the chefs and he said they make everything from scratch,..."
James Old
"A delicious ramen shop opened in Johnsonville. The food came out quickly and the service was excellent. Thank..."
Hine Porou
"I’m a busy person and never have much time to dine in at restaurants, however this place is awesome with takeaways. Number 1 on my top spots for..."
Sarah Clayton
"I try vegan ramen everywhere I go, and The Ramen Shop in Wellington goes above and beyond! From two vegan ramen broth options (mushroom shoyu or..."
Timber Hawkeye
"Coming into this restaurant off a friends recommendation, my expectations were incredibly high. The ramen shop did not disappoint. I was greeted by a..."
Andre Lee-Joe
"Nice little place to go for that ramen craving. First time to try to eat in this place and it didn't disappoint. Spicy tonkatsu wasn't that spicy as..."
Red B
"Big compliments to the chefs- perfect amount of savory, umami and richness in the broth, noodles are always cooked perfectly, and the eggs are always..."
Brooks Louise
"Got Spicy Chicken Ramen ($17.50). Served the meal within about 5 minutes of ordering. Delicious broth with capsicum, chicken mince, coriander, spring..."
Louis Martin
"Best ramen in Wellington, super rich broth and delicious house made ramen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ very similar to the ones i had in..."
Zi Chin
"Karage good flavor but the waffle was not necessary as there was minimal dashi flavour in it. Ramen wise, I wish there were more authentic seasonings..."
Michelle H
"I've actually been to this place a few times over the years and I feel like it's a lovely spot. Nice and consistent ramen, good atmosphere, Japanese..."
Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)
"Such delicious noodles we had , the pork bun is very yummy 😋 too , excellent service with very friendly staff. Highly recommend to..."
Anna Q
"Really good Ramen place in Wellington. Self service and is pretty good. It's a bit conjusted so better for take..."
Melvin Thomas
Daruma Ramen
82/100 (527 ratings)
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"The staffs were very attentive and service was really quick. Loved all the food that we ordered. From the home made gyoza to the awesome ramen,..."
Aileen Macadat
"Friendly staff who were friendly and polite. We ordered a chashu tonkatsu ramen, a spicy tofu miso ramen, hot pot teriyaki chicken, pork gyoza with..."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"One of the best authentic Japanese eatery in Welly. Haven't been to Kazu for a while but wow, love the freshness of the sashimi and we had over 10 in..."
John Chin
"Visited here 2 weeks ago. We were seated immediately and didn't have a booking. The place was packed - it's quite tight for space. We ordered a wide..."
The Food Snob
"Great friendly service. Nice crazy izakaya atmosphere. Most of what we ordered were good, but nothing to rave about. Beef yakiniku was a bit tough..."
TonyF3
"We went to Kazu at 13 Tory St for lunch planning to order the recommended Tonkotsu Ramen Black. However we were told by the staff that this outlet..."
Michele Borja
"In my opinion this is the best Japanese in Wellington. The sashimi plate is always fresh and never fails to impress. The dumpling trio is..."
Steph Michie
"Kazu have redesigned the menu! However the multitude of combo deals you can make can no longer be found, it is easier to read through and the meals..."
Vicki Wong
"Just had lunch today with my family, really like the presentation, and enjoy their set lunch menu. Teriyaki salmon was the best. They have a very..."
Tina Xu
"Such a nice place to dine in. Great variety of Japanese foods to choose from. Foods are real great here and they have good customer services...."
Denis Kim
"Great spot for a bite - especially if you love the complete Japanese eating experience with traditional seating (don't forget to remove your shoes) -..."
Kklovestoeat
"Very lovely helpful staff, provide a high chair and then a second one when the first didnt work. Very responsible price for food and drink, great..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"pic1 is dinner tonkotsu ramen,7 slices tonkotsu and i'm full. pic2 is lunch tonkotsu ramen, which has only 2 slices of meat and less veggie. It's..."
Carina Chang
"Finally I have found a restaurant that sells an authentic Japanese Ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with black sauce. The broth was great, just..."
Wallace Tulloch
"Love the service and a great place to practice speaking japanese. The menu had recently changed and I missed the old kazu set menu. Not a big fan of..."
Kate S
"Love how there is a sashimi boat. Really delicious salmon and good for a BYO . Would recommend the salmon avocado salad and sushi dishes are..."
Brianna Huddleston
"Great Japanese food and good service. The sushi and sashimi was fresh and delicious, the chicken teriyaki udon very nice, and the wasabi beef set was..."
David Lovatt
"Great food only downside is the price but other than that the food is delicious. Service varies, some of the waiters/waitresses are polite and..."
Matt Jeng
"Freshness at its best. Forget the Sushi Train, this is your real Mccoy. Plum liquor was devine. Seafood Okonomiyaki for entree was superb and Kazu..."
Anita Tucker
"took my girlfriend for dinner, great atmosphere, great service, very friendly staff, would give more than 5 if I could..."
Camden James
"I took my LB (little brother) here for his 10th birthday. He has ADHD, so I needed it to be visually stimulating. Things got off to a rocky..."
Raymond
"I love Japanese food and this is some of the best I've had. Great to see a wide vegetarian offering and my whole family really enjoyed the authentic..."
Katie Calcott
"Best Japanese in Wellington. Cool atmosphere, authentically Japanese, good beer and sake selection. Udon the best that I have had in NZ, good sushi..."
Richard Barrett
"Yay, authentic Japanese food. Love the atmosphere and the food. Some of the best Japanese food I've had... even better than some of the meals I've..."
Jason McAlcott
"I've been here twice now and both times were spectacular. Nice authentic Japanese with a distinct atmosphere. Saki went down a treat with the seafood..."
Matthew
"It is the third time I have been here now and the food is always fab! The service is very prompt and efficient and the standard is excellent. The..."
Holly
"Was in Wellington for few days so we thought we would try Kazu. The food was amazing and service was just as good, the soft shell crab was great and..."
Cj
"Kazu is one of the very few places in Wellington that, in my view, could do no wrong, simply because it is very difficult to fault them of the many..."
Pete G
"I had a great birthday party here with 6 friends, and we were all happy. I lived in Japan 16 years, and must say the food tasted just like back in..."
Douglas Meyer
"Despite some issues about booking times (I tried to book for 6:50pm, but they heard 6:15pm) they got us a table for two on a busy Saturday night. The..."
Jamie
"Mostly great food, although sometimes the appetisers are hit and missStaff are usually very prompt with their..."
Vincent G
"Upon Finding Kazu a while ago, I was intrigued by the suggestion that it was Wellington's best Japanese.I have to say, on the occasions I..."
Curtis Chan
"Simply stunning. Being a vegetarian who does not eat rice, I thought my options would be limited. My friend and I had a beautiful meal and I would go..."
Flossie
"Excellant.I am a vege and the choices here are good. Try the tofu with Japanese mustard. I was not left hungry and the sake was great. ..."
Susie Robertson
"Friendly and polite team of staff. Food are very good and tasty. Good range of dishes and drinks in their menu - I just wished they have more..."
Anonwrites
"This place is amazing! Consistent tasty and quirky new recipes, fantastic service and a nice comfortable atmosphere. Japanese food with a new twist,..."
Jen Foodie
"This is a very good Japanese restaurant on Tory st. We were there on a Thursday night and it was bustling, a mixed crowd enjoying the varied menu...."
Kai Luv
"Where do you take three generations of family members that's both fun and delivers tasty food? Kazu on Tory never fails to please whenever I have..."
Paul Spence
"The atmosphere is cool. Spacious, tatilami mats and chill music in the background. I ordered a chicken katsu curry. It came in a hotpot which is..."
Pat Satji
"Great staff and relaxed atmosphere, with the option to sit on tatami mats or at a table. Huge menu, we left full with our shared gyoza and ramen..."
Sean D
"Best Japanese restaurant in town! Love the spicy ramen so much! Tempura is crispy and yummy. Very friendly..."
ALLA GUO
"Quite happy with the ramen and the place has a fairly authentic feel. A good spot for a quiet..."
Kieran Shepherd
"Ordered spicy ramen, seafood nigiri and soft crab. The food was good, friendly service, restaurant atmosphere was a bit..."
Jaap Jacob Knegtmans
"Fantastic value! Above is the Tonkosu Ramen with level 2 spice. Below is the same but with no spice. Added on dumplings and got extra bowl of small..."
Marithiaful
"Excellent food, Very good customer service. Good price for two of us for dinner. Will be going back there next time I'm in..."
Kelly R
"Great restaurant for sharing a number of small plates with a friend or (in my case) spouse. Staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. Get..."
Jetse Lenting
"A nice restaurant in Wellington, they have delicious foods and..."
Lulu Xu
"Food was some of the best Japanese food I've ever had, was extremely delicious. Price was very affordable. Only thing was that the staff, they were..."
Cody Duncan
". (01/2018) An authentic Japanese restaurant. Easily approachable via Courtney place. Great ambiance and the interior is amazing. Spacious seating..."
Nitesh Gautam
"Reasonably priced yet authentic Japanese tucker. Our group of 6 all ordered different meals and everyone was super happy with what was presented...."
Brad C
"Update: They refunded us the difference, obviously realizing a mistake was made! Great food and atmosphere, absolutely delicious. WATCH OUT: this..."
GhillieTheCow
"Amazing food and such good service! They do BYO, you can sit on that tatami mats, AND of course the food is delicious. Andrew was our server and was..."
Ally Doggett
Hey Ramen
82/100 (895 ratings)
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"Nothing beats a hot bowel of ramen on a windy Wellington evening. Catching up with a friend, we were actually suppose to go to Dumplin’d but it was..."
Medium_Rare
"I have tried a soup and several noodle and rice dishes from Hey Ramen.I really enjoy the Chicken Katusdon. The chicken is delicious and the..."
Thomas Cooley
"Lovely Ramen place. Cosy, authentic & good pricing. I would suggest to apply caution with the Jigoku Ramen - very spicy. Well-recommended Japanese..."
King Wei YONG
"Had the tan tan ramen for the lunch special, what a deal! Nice peanut broth and..."
Kasina Lim
"This place is normally packed at lunch time but the service is very fast. Shio ramen is tasty. Good place for a quick work..."
Olivia Hodgson
"Good flavour to the ramen broth. Soft and really strong flavour to tonkatsu. But since they put in everything cold into the broth you have to make..."
Zac
"Excellent and flavourful Ramen. Got the spicy ramen and it didn't disappoint. Delicious well balanced broth and great pale yellow noodles show the..."
Psyckers DO
"Shop hours and location are excellent. Service is quick. Picture is of a half-finished bowl of miso ramen. I have come here 3 times and each time I..."
Evan Dub
"Pretty tasty ramen broth with many different broth options on the menu. I like that they have many different toppings to keep it interesting too...."
Augustus Waters
"Had the Jigoku Ramen. It was pretty spicy but I really like spicy food, so that was all good! There was a good mix of things in the soup, charshu..."
Nik Ho
"Awesome! Kids love it!!! Be back again!!!..."
Beng Fajardo
"Yummy udon with chicken today Delicious..."
Antoine Ocean
"Looking for a place for light(er) meal just after work I was delighted to see they are open until 8pm. Staff is drier and happy to explain the dish..."
Zorko Sostaric
"Chicken katsu (no mayo) tastes good and is made to order. Service is quick and staffs are friendly. You can even choose your own donburi topping...."
Jay K
"Great ramen, good variety on offer. Only criticism is the lack of..."
George Lelei
"Very affordable and very delicious. I ordered a big bowl of ramen and it is was only $17 and a great portion with lots of veg/meat. I was a little..."
Robert Plant
"Nice place in the city to get ramen, the tonkostu black ramen is my favourite. nice roasted garlic..."
Annie Liang
Wagamama Wellington
75/100 (1509 ratings)
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"The chicken raisukaree is a must! I have it most of the times I come here and it’s always perfect. The only problem I have is that often the food..."
SH
"WAGAMAMA IS ******* AMAZING!!!!!I recommend the Raisukaree! It’s one of the best coconut curries I have ever tried!!! Believe it or..."
Sheryl
"Chicken pad Thai is amazing! I need to come back here and try their other dishes! Lovely restaurant layout and great atmosphere, wine is priced well..."
Br3nxo
"I went with my wife and 2 children.The food was good, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.The waitress even made a plan after my..."
Jason Campbell
"Wagamama es siempre sinónimo de comer comida china y asiática en general de la mejor calidad. Su servicio es muy bueno, los lo ales son lindos y,..."
Alexforster
"Absolutely delicious. I got the yasai coconut broth ramen. It had house made rice noodles, mushroom, sweet potato, onions, chilli and tofu. It had a..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"What I like about this place, is that it's open late.  Not really late but enough that you can rock on in at 9pm and have your food in 20mins or..."
Maria C
"Very good choice for big groups! Food is good, desserts are also good.. Our food did take a while but it was a busy night so it was understandable....."
Jenna
"My dining experience at Wagamama was awesome. I ordered teriyaki chicken and chilli squid, I have never and will never order those dishes from any..."
Ja Lahpai
"I went there for my 15th birthday and it was pretty packed but but they still managed to pull of keeping a bunch of teenage girls happy! I ordered..."
Lydia
"Staff always seem to cope super well considering how busy this restaurant often gets. They're always very friendly and get the food out very quickly...."
Greer Whiting
"The Katsu curry is always a win! Really friendly staff, and reasonable service time considering how packed it gets. Lovely location too, great for a..."
Alexia Swain
"Always a decent meal - I don't deviate much and get the salt and pepper squid and Asian greens. Always yummy. The juices are also pretty good. Good..."
Rebecca
"I dined here for dinner with my fiancé and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We arrived without a booking and were seated within 5 minutes of..."
Amanda Frank
"I recently dined here with my finance' and we really enjoyed our meal. We had three entree dishes to share and a main each. The food was bought out..."
Ben Jagersma
"Love it here! So good and the food is always consistent. I don't love that it comes out at different times, however I get that it's the 'thing' there..."
Hannah
"First time I have been to wagamamas in Wellington. I went with my wife and our daughter. We had to wait for 30 minutes as there are no bookings for..."
Ian De Terte
"Came here on a very busy Saturday night! There was a huge queue at the door and it was clearly communicated that there would be a half hour wait for..."
Sofia
"This gem is always bustling and for good reason, fast service and tasty food. The dumplings were plump and juicy with a nice crispy base. Ramen was..."
David
"Exemplary service and wonderful food. My partner asked for something different to the advertised menu which when presented was not quite what she was..."
Dave Perry
"I've been here a few times and have never left feeling disappointed. I've found the staff to be friendly and helpful, and the food usually delivered..."
Daisy Smith
"Took an acquaintance from Colombia with me for dinner; this is one of my fav fusion restaurants in Welly. He was impressed with the ambiance, the..."
DrJ G
"Lovely facilities, beautiful modern building and a crazy gorgeous view over Lambton Harbour As for the food, the menu is good with pricing at fairly..."
Mana
"Having the pork ribs and the chicken udon noodles thingy and deep fried calamari and sea-food noodles soup which were absolutely delicious! Have been..."
Lexie Vi
"Wagamama is always a good and go to food restaurant for me. I really enjoy the chilly squid and it's a must try for spicy food lovers. I also enjoy..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I decided to give Wagamama another go after a not-so-enjoyable visit a couple of years ago. We ordered deep fried squid for entree which was fresh..."
Angela Liu
"Had dinner here tonight. Started off with the chicken dumplings and the deep fried chicken pieces. Small portions for the price and really just..."
Leah Sikorski
"Have previously dined at Wagamama years ago when it had first opened ... in fact, I am pretty sure I did a review on it via Menu Mania, so I am..."
Otago Islander
"Yummmmmm everything's fresh and the staff are so very welcoming. They really look after you and the food is fresh and tasty. Dumplings are divine..."
Amanda B
"I've been here once with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary and we really liked the place. Our waiter was super nice and the food was..."
BannanaSplit
"I have to say, I was really looking forward to going here as I'd heard it was really good, but was a little disappointed. We went in a large group..."
Mia Henry-John
"Had a great experience here a few nights ago before World of WearableArts. The place was really busy despite being a Wednesday - there was a queue..."
Hannah
"A little pricey for what you get but otherwise fun. The pork gyoza were a little dry and over fried but the Itame was great, as is the ramen...."
EpiCurious
"This was the second time in as many weeks we headed here. The first time was one of those rare treats when the husband and I were off work together..."
Alana
"Been here plenty of times. Very large, modern restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Always enjoy my meal here. Pretty decent pricing mains around $20..."
I Love Food
"Been here a few times. Awesome food every time. Great if you don't like waiting long as the food comes out really quickly. Good value for money, I..."
Shane Girven
"My first visit to Wagamama and ordered Teriyaki raisu and Chicken katsu curry. The beef teriyaki raisu was really really sweet 😐 but the chicken..."
Margareta Dorothea
"My family and I are now frequent wagamama eaters! And it is always delicious and fresh, with lovely friendly wait staff. I can't even pick a..."
Ellie Sinclair
"Great place which always delivers. Last time we went there we were seated very quickly, in peak lunch time the place was quite busy. Given crayons..."
Sally
"I can't fault this place for beautiful flavours, fresh food, great service and good value- also excellent for families with children- by far my fave..."
Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz
"Had an awesome time at Wagamama! Service was great and efficient and the food came out really quickly + it was absolutely delicious! Would have liked..."
Ruby Bevan
"Went here tonight on a busy Saturday night with 22 people for my daughters 21st. Service was fantastic. ice cold water appeared straight away...."
Gordon Freeman
"Overall, i am happy with wagamama. Ordered a spicy beef on rice (i forgot the name and i cant find it on the menu here). $19.20 but worth it because..."
Apple Chan
"Went here for the second time this year with a group (about 6-8 people) service was great and food delicious, however both times the timing of food..."
Nicky
"Every time I have been, Wagamamas never disappoints. The food is so yummy and a really good price. The service is generally really good, only..."
Mishka B
"20.12.13 7e Wagamama:Enjoyable dining experience – I had yasai katsu curry which was very tasty & my partner had chicken & prawn..."
Prince
"Food is yum, service very friendly, little over priced but overall nice casual relaxed dining..."
Sharon Livingston
"Fantastic service, great food and a pleasant environment. I would highly recommend this establishment. The staff were quick to tend to our needs and..."
Jole
"Thanks to Jetstar and the late arrival of one of our guests we had to change our dining time- staff were very good about this when i phoned to add..."
Cassandra Palmer
"With a pleasant view of the waterfront and harbour, Wagamama offers a nice, informal dining environment. Drinks and entrees were served..."
Johann Go
"We originally got on here and read the reviews which weren't crash hot, my husband suggested people probably don't write as many good reviews as they..."
Vanessa
"My partner and I and some Friends of ours have visited this place 4 times in the past few months, the food is some of the best we have ever tasted,..."
Jaz Ford
"Loved the food. Good options for vegetarians. Interesting range of flavours and well presented. The service was good and friendly. It was a bit cold..."
Geoff Curson
"We visited this restaurant last week of August. We are not great fan of Japanese cuisine but we enjoyed our meal at Wagamama. The katsu curry,..."
Philip Rodger
"Absolutely delicious food and fantastic staff. Can get very busy on a Friday or Saturday night but food always comes out piping hot! Decent sized..."
Zesty Stingray
"Although service was a bit slow at times (understandable due to how busy it was), the food I had here was really enjoyable! Their ramen bowls are..."
Caleb Varcoe
"Not bad....little bit disappointed with the food. Chicken overcooked, but fantastic favours in the soup itself. Beers was tasty...nothing on draught..."
Paul Colmer (MusicComposer1)
"Been here a few times and food and service is always good. This time squid, prawns, baked fish and chicken washed down with warm saki. Highly..."
Graeme Wooller
"Food was tasty and filling. The food is traditional ramen-type restaurant food and as a bonus the menu has nice little explanations what the dish is..."
Janne Salonen
"Took a chance on a busy school holiday Sunday night without a booking, they managed to seat us (4) after a few minute wait. An extremely very..."
Light Begets Light
"Really good food. A little expensive but totally worth it. Most dishes can feed 2 peckish people or 1 really really hungry..."
Megan Russo
"First time diner at Wagamama - was given a menu by the friendly waitress and I noticed that, although all of the dishes looked divine, there was..."
Hari Georgeson
"Incredibly well located with great view from the harbor. Kids menu well served and presentable. My donburi was tasteful but need more attention on..."
Mauricio Kimura
"Great Location, Nice food and fast..."
Kent Rong (健牌)
"Not mind blowing, but good assortment of Asian cuisines done in Kiwi way against a delicious waterfront view. Add the tea stained egg to whatever you..."
Eric Holowacz
"Easy family friendly dining. It's our go to when the kids are hungry and we are in town. Staff are always friendly and..."
Alan Woods
"Very friendly staff and great food, highly..."
C X M Aadan (ALI)
"Food was good. Ambience was great. The order came..."
M B
"Tasty, fast Japanese meals served in a warm modern setting. Restaurant has concrete floors and long wooden tables, with open kitchen. Classy..."
Roy McKee
Umi House
73/100 (335 ratings)
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"Even though I caught them 15 min before closing time the cashier sprinted to the kitchen to deliver my order! Awesome service aside, the katsu don..."
Rachel Lee
"I went to this Japanese restaurant at lunch time on Wednesday with my friends. We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and Seafood Ramen. The Ramens was so..."
Lara Wu
"Just been there today with friends , we have ordered tonkotsu ramen and shoyu ramen. Both are really good, we all love it. Taste great with chill..."
Banshua
"They have amazing sushis and the customer services was awesome! Had some sushis and Tonkotsu Ramen with my friends! It was so good! Definitely will..."
Wwxkxmit
"Had a phenomenal experience from start to finish! My server (I believe her name was Sky) greeted me and everyone with a huge smile. The food here is..."
Anthony Chung
"Best Korean restaurant in wellington cbd😊 luv the bean paste together with samgyupsal. We can eat here all day..."
ab nieva
"Busy spot which could probably do with extra staff on the day we were there. Bibimbap was great, food quality wasn't hampered by the lack of FOH..."
Luke Dienes
"Food was great, service kind of slow, and forgoten, because they were short of staff when we were there. But other then that, os was great,..."
Bas
"Best korean place I've been to so far. The Beef Bulgogi and the sweet and spicy chicken was amazing. Also friendly service with a..."
haydn brown
"We just left and we loved it so much we had to leave a review. We had the BBQ. My partner is still drooling over it and can't wait to go back for..."
Sharnell Kohai
"Good food and interesting presentation. Lovely selection of small complementary dishes to accompany our mains. Kimchi stew was just..."
Svetlana S (SvS)
"This is the best food I've ever had!!! We went twice during our trip because it was so good. Great music and great service. I'm coming back every..."
Charles Lewis
"Ordered the kimchi jiggae and tteobbokki. It was alright. Thought that the rice cake were cooked too long it wasn’t chewy anymore, and the overall..."
Winnie Felicia Gunawan
"Best Korean fried chicken in Wellington. The soju is very..."
Garry Thomas
"Sundubu jiggae is ok, lacking a bit more salt. Average taste for the beef ramen, taste a lot like instant noodle. Understandably so due to short..."
Claudia Vaya
"Side dish was kind of disappointing, the potatoes we're tasteless. Ordered a dish of spicy squid, also lack of seasonings, good kimichi tho. Place is..."
Tammara Thompson
"Yum yum ! Beautiful food with valuable prices , good service. Highly..."
Pixie H (Pixie)
"Friendly and fast service, with reasonable pricing and average serving sizes. The tteokbokki (떡볶이) was chewy and delicious, although the sauce..."
Jina Hong
"Nice Korean Food, Delicious..."