Reviews of Kinji Japanese Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Kinji Japanese Restaurant

735 Reviews

352 Comments

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Japanese restaurant

Sushi restaurant

279B Greers Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand

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Information of Kinji Japanese Restaurant, Restaurant in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of Kinji Japanese Restaurant

S. A.

Definitely will go back again - the staff were very polite and friendly and the food presentation/taste was amazing! (I had the Tamari Soy Teriyaki Ora King Marlborough Salmon) とてもおいしかったです!!! :)

M.

Top quality food with interesting options and good prices. Definitely we will visit again.

L. C.

Food was beautiful,service was professional and friendly. Definitely will come back again.

P. J.

This is my second time @ Kinji. The restaurant is very busy. Recommended people to reserving a table. I came here around 5.15pm and the restaurant was running full quickly, but the service was fast. Very enjoy my meal and the portion is quite big. It can share for 2-3 people. Fish is very fresh and the price is reasonable. Love everything here.💛

A.

A genuinely amazing restaurant with many dishes you can't find anywhere else in Christchurch. Seafood in particular is always incredibly fresh and flavours are incredible. Chef Kinji truly knows what he's doing and I recommend just choosing from the specials (updated often).

R. S.

The restaurant is located on the outskirts of the Central Business District. Had sashimi and sushi, fresh and delicious-the food is cheap by international standards. The service is prompt and very welcoming. The food is great, this is a must if you are in Christchurch. You won't regret it.

A. T.

I wanted to try this place for a while and I finally did recently. Well... What to say... You must come over here that you already had dinner... The dishes are pretty tiny and there is no way they can make you full. The service is very nice, we liked it, but if you consider the fact we went we had already eaten and ended up spending $60 each and being still hungry, maybe the place is a bit overpriced $$$. The food is pretty good, especially considering they have a lot of fish and this is New Zealand, but with the amount of food they serve you per dish and the price, I cannot really give over 3 star.

A. L.

Best authentic Japanese restaurant in New Zealand. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of umami flavor. Really reasonably priced for the quality of products. We had amazing fresh bamboo and their salmon wings were fried to perfection. Definitely a fan of the chef for his creative interesting menu. Will be back. Very popular place.

M. A.

Having traveled around the South Island so many times and tried so many Japanese food around here, Kinji is definitely a restaurant that will resonate with the Japs. We ordered the Lotus Roots Chips, Sesame Seaweed Salad, Assorted Nigiri Sushi, K.F.C, Deep Fried Crumbed Pork, and the Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot. Lotus Roots Chips and Salad were alright, nothing really to shout home about. I kinda expected the Lotus Roots Chips to have more flavouring but it was just literal fried lotus roots with salt. The salad was pretty decent. K.F.C and the fried pork were extremely good though! If I had to choose one I'd take K.F.C over the pork any day. The sushi were good, although the tamago wasn't very fresh. Unagi and salmon were okay. Beef sukiyaki was the best, but we all wished the beef slices were a little thicker. The staff here were the star of the show. They were all extremely polite and accommodating. We didn't know this place would be needing a booking, but they tried to accommodate us and we were very thankful for that! Good going guys! If you ever want to visit, call to book ahead!

R. L. T.

Absolutely one of the best Japanese Restaurants around. Food was high quality and fresh. Booking is recommended. Although serving size maybe a bit small for some, I certainly enjoyed my Dinner Bento.

L. L.

The food was really amazing the best Japanese restaurant in South Island! The staffs were well trained but during my visit was a little bit busy so no one asking about us and did meal check when we pay the bill. The green tea tiramisu was amazing

J. P.

A lovely intimate little restaurant with exceptional food and service. Meals were beautifully presented and flavours were amazing.

O. L.

Great as always. The greatest part of Kinji Japanese Restaurant is it serves specials that are almost never served in NZ. For example last night they have cod liver and Jack Mackerel sashimi. Jack Mackerel is an inexpensive fish but requires ultimate freshness to be good for sashimi. Needless to say Kinji serves that beautifully.

M. W.

This was my second time at Kinji, the first was years ago. I loved the vibe of the place, the staff were friendly and helpful, the food came out at a good pace and was delicious! Highly recommend.

T. S.

This place was great it was well worth the drive out of the city to visit it. What is in the photos are a coffee jelly an creme brulee a mix nigiri plate and a beef plate all of which tasted great

E. W.

Wonderful place for a great japanese meal. Best quality japanese meal in Christchurch, and the service is amazing. But remember to make a booking before you come.

M.

Kinji is BY FAR the best restaurant in Christchurch! The food was impeccable -- pickled smoked radish and eel and burdock with egg were particularly amazing. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful with everything. Thank you so much to the chef and everyone!

B. S.

I really wish I was a local because whenever I am in town and visit Kinji, the service and food are superb. Really well looked after here and a great variety of food on offer plus regularly updated specials. Convivial, intimate atmosphere, definitely book a day or two ahead.

S. S.

Great food. Sushi all tasted pretty fresh, roll was tasty and the miso was good. Food was fairly quick on coming out, miso first, and the sake I had was cold and tasty for 20 bucks. Others ordered chicken and a bento box and they all said it was delicious. Would come back here for sure.

P. L.

Very fresh and delicious meals. Great service and menu selections. I will be returning to Kinji's soon, hunger for more.

C. V.

Food is amazing. Fresh samishi, awesome bento boxes, good beers and wine, desserts also good! Staff very friendly, we will come back soon! Arigato!!!

M.

Authentic Japanese cuisine. Food and service was good. Would definitely go back.

A. C.

Mix feeling about this place. Salmon and tuna based sushi and sashimi are good. Other stuff are basically tasteless

J. J.

Delish once again with great service. A lovely way to celebrate a 44th wedding anniversary.

S.

“One of the 3 best Japanese Restaurants in South Island” Beautiful fresh, delicious sushi. This is as good as any I've eaten in Japan. Great warm, friendly service with fantastic quality food. I have been eating at this restaurant or getting takeaway's for a few years now and am never disappointed.

J. S.

Loved this place. Top notch Japanese food in a relaxed suburban kiwi setting.

P. n.

If you want to have a real Japanese sushi and sashimi, that's the place to go! They always have a good and fresh fish. Just want to go everyday!!

K. C.

Loved coming here for dinner. Lovely decor, excellent service and delicious food. Here is their famous KFC- Kinji fried chicken! It did not disappoint! Looking forward to visiting again.

M. W.

Fantastic food and excellent service. Loved the plum sake wine 👌

S. W.

Good Japanese food but the time to serve the food is slightly long. The seared scallop sushi is good.

C. G.

Has been a favourite of ours since 2009. We love everything about Kinji and his food philosophy. Everything is fresh, thoughtfully sourced, beautifully prepared and served like art. Highly recommend their beef cappacio and K.F.C 💜

T. K.

Highly recommend! We had a larger booking, but the service was still fast and our servers were beyond lovely! The fish was some of the freshest we have ever had and presented so beautifully. Thank you to the team at Kinji for the great experience!

k. h.

Had a fabulous dinner at kinji - the diamond clams in sake broth were amazing - delicate, perfectly seasoned, nourishing. All other dishes were of a very high quality and perfectly presented - the plum pickle - an awesome upgrade on the pink pickled ginger - fabulous service and beautiful food. thank you and will be back.

C.

Amazing authentic Japanese restaurant, super friendly staff who greets you in Japanese when you enter the door, that was really cool. We had rice cake, lamb, wagyu beef and blue cod with shitake tempura. All the dishes were perfect! I would skip the lotus chips. Great choice of sake, try the plum wine for desert - yum! Festival of flavors and Japanese experience. The place is packed, so better make an online reservation, the manager Miyu is very responsive and extremely nice.

E. B.

I ate here a little while ago while away for work, the food was delicious and the service was fast, I didn’t have to wait very long at all for my food and it was still extremely fresh.

J. G.

This is the most delicious and cost-effective one I've been to. The restaurant has a wide choice of dishes. The restaurant is almost full, so it is recommended to book a table in advance.

S. T.

Friendly and hospitable with authentic Japanese flavours and a good range of sakes which you can experience in flights of three if you choose. Orion lager on tap which a refreshing and crisp foil to the excellent food.

J. B.

Environment was nice, staff was very polite & friendly. Buzzing with many Japanese internationals enjoying dinner as well. Lots to choose from including an extensive daily specials menu. Will be back!!

P. C. (.

Sushi was fantastic!!! Glad that I came here for dinner when I visited Christchurch. So GOOD😋 I’ll definitely come back next time!

D. S.

Really nice food- super friendly staff. I would go back for sure!

J. G.

Most authentic Japanese cuisine. I have lost count how many times I have visited Kinji, but everytime the service is incredible and the staff are very friendly. Most importantly however, the food is fresh and cooked to perfection.

A.

Having traveled around the South Island so many times and tried so many Japanese food around here, Kinji is definitely a restaurant that will resonate with the Japs. We ordered the Lotus Roots Chips, Sesame Seaweed Salad, Assorted Nigiri Sushi, K.F.C, Deep Fried Crumbed Pork, and the Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot. Lotus Roots Chips and Salad were alright, nothing really to shout home about. I kinda expected the Lotus Roots Chips to have more flavouring but it was just literal fried lotus roots with salt. The salad was pretty decent. K.F.C and the fried pork were extremely good though! If I had to choose one I'd take K.F.C over the pork any day.

J. C.

Loved our first visit to Kinji. Menu is extensive and has many great dishes that are authentic Japanese style. Service is outstanding with waiting staff always on the lookout to help. Will definitely be back. Food was brilliant. Highly recommended.

m.

Great food. Nice service. Worth to pay.

s.

Best Japanese food in town- love their social menu seared scallop is a must have, beef tatake is really awesome, good services, very busy, take bookings r only for 2hrs, not open for lunch, a bit far.

O. P.

stunning food and beautiful presentation friendly staff

R.

Awesome food, loved the tempura !

D. C.

Best Japanese we’ve had in a long time. Great sake, sushi, sashimi and more. Randomly stopped by and could not be happier.

T. &. W. J.

Amazing food, fantastic service, the restaurant is a little noisy ( bad acoustics) but you must try it, definitely book recommendations octopus balls, tempura chicken and coffee jelly with icecream beautiful people who go out of their way to ensure you have a great experience.

F. F.

Best Japanese in Christchurch been there 5time+ always great!

Y. C.

Service is always good! I’m sure this is the best restaurant in CHC.

J.

Amazing food.....Amazing staff highly recommend.

H.

Kinji is the best restaurant in Christchurch, Japanese or otherwise, in my opinion. Consistently impeccable in terms of food and service. I've dined there at least a dozen times now and I've never once failed to be incredibly impressed. As the plates arrive it's immediately apparent that a great deal of love and care has gone into the presentation and flavor of each and every dish. The wait staff are effusive in their care of you, but not overly so. The prices are very reasonable given the extremely high quality of the experience. You'll never be disappointed choosing Kinji.

K. R.

My dream place to eat. I love every single thing about this place. I've been to Japan many times and this is a Japanese run restaurant in Christchurch that truly offers you a Japanese experience. Stunning variety and some thing for everyone. Also byo but excellent wine and sake list.

S. J.

Best japanese restaurant! Must book before go!

M. C.

I love this restaurant so much. I go there whenever I'm down in Christchurch and would rate it as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the country.

T.

We went there on our last day in Christchurch. We weren't expecting much of a small Japanese restaurant near our Airbnb but it blew us away. The staff were lovely, the food was delicious with interesting flavours and the sashimi was fresh. I would recommend the seafood and porcini soup but I imagine everything on this menu is a delight.

J. C.

Delicious food and excellent service. We ordered a number of mains as well as some starters and would recommend doing it this way. The dishes came out one by one, allowing us all to try them, and the staff were very accommodating, allowing us to add another few dishes to our order with minimal delays. The food was outstanding, served hot and quickly. We will be back again for sure.

K. W.

Really enjoyed the food and service here, must go again - there are so many things to try!

P. N.

Very good food,love them menu

O. H.

If you want authentic Japanese food, just like a real 'izakaya', this is the place to go in Christchurch! Best to BOOK! The food is so fresh and really tasty and the price is incredible value for money. You know it's a great place when the locals LOVE it.

S. C.

The food here was fabulous. My partner and I were very surprised at the quality of food at this restaurant. Service was great and you can tell that the chefs put a lot of care and love into their food. The beef carpaccio was amazing and would definitely recommend. Overall it was a delightful experience and would come here again.

T.

Wow! The sashimi and the nigri combo was excellent and fresh. The staff was extra friendly and helpful. The owner chef even came out to chat with us at the end. Highly recommended and we will definitely return if we visit Christchurch again. Definitely a gem in Christchurch.

L. W.

I've been to Kinji twice now and it's wonderful. The servers are delightful and very polite and knowledgeable. The food is beautiful and such good value for money. The restaurant itself feels very authentic and really does feel like you've been transported to Japan. Check out Kinji sometime, I am sure you will not be disappointed!

T. G.

Very good Japanese food and very reasonably priced

J.

I've been to Kinji a number of times and it is one of those places thay never really changes, however, it doesn't need to as it is consistently a great place to go. All the staff greet you when you enter (bookings are essential here!) so you feel very welcome. It is quite small so you are never waiting for service as someone is always on hand. The food and sake selection is amazing and it is definitely the kind of place where you want to order a few different things so that you can try it all. I highly recommend this place!

K. A.

AMAZING quality!!! It's SO hard to find good quality Japanese food around Christchurch. After my partner and I left Japan where we lived for a few years, we craved authentic Japanese food. The sashimi, tempura, sushi and creme brulee dessert were delicious and the fish was fresh! Even though its a small restaurant, the ambiance was perfect. The price is a bit high but worth it. Felt so nostalgic being there. It is now our fav Japanese restaurant and we're definitely gonna be back! Found our slice of Japan over here in chch.

J. L.

My favorite Japanese restaurant hands down. I have been here 10+ times over the past year with my partner, family and friends and I have NEVER been disappointed. Like any Japanese restaurant the prices to most people are on the slightly higher end, but here I assure you it is worth it. Keep doing what you're doing team, love the work :)

m. (. M.

Visited this restaurant a few times recently during a business trip. It is pricey but the dining experience has been great every time. Service is really good and the quality of the food fantastic. Suggest the house sake, which is a really nice medium sweet/dry sake. I had the Sashimi platter, Gyozas, Yakiniku Beef, Fried Takoyaki and KFC (Kinji Fried Chicken). Everything super fresh and tasty! Will definitely go back!

J.

Place nice and cozy Clean Food tastes from another world so good Service Very friendly stuff. Prices very good. Definitely come back

C.

My favorite and in my opinion one of the very best Japanese restaurants in Christchurch hands down. The staff here are absolutely amazing and I feel so welcomed every time I come. I recommend buying the sushi and sashimi combo to share in a group, it has always been an essential for all the countless times I have been here!

T. Y.

I have been here two times. Here is Japanese restaurant. You can eat many kind of Japanese food and everything delicious. However here is little bit expensive. But all the shop assistants are very polite and can receive a service worthy of this price.

E. E.

Went to Kinji last night for my grandson's birthday and the food was beautiful, excellent service, reasonable prices. They overheard us refer to Grandson's birthday and organised a little candle and birthday greeting to accompany his dessert. Thanks for a lovely evening.

J. R.

Extremely delicious food, very filling! It was our first time experiencing teppanyaki staff was very friendly and attentive their very skilled chef displayed his skills in this fine art. Definitely recommend there’s something for everyone here.

D. R.

Great service, wonderful food, good range of drinks. I have been here many times, it's always the same great experience, I will visit many more times to come. More expensive than most Japanese restaurants in Christchurch, but you get what you pay for. Shame they don't have Okonomiyaki .

R. C.

It is an amazing place to dine in. The staff are lovely. I feel special every time. They treat me with respect and consideration. The food is amazing at a good price. The serving is also amazing top class. The chef always smiling and aknowledging each client. Tge atmosphere is great as well. I have been going to Kinji for 4 years now and i never have enough of it. Thank you, Kinji!

G. H.

Great food, the closest to being back in Japan in Christchurch. It also got the thumbs up from my Japanese partner! Only downside is it's very busy (we went on a Saturday) so I'd definitely recommend reservations - but it's busy for a reason!

C. J.

Kinji Restaurant was the best dinning experience we had in the whole of New Zealand the staff were polite, friendly and very helpful the sea food was delicious and well prepared we also had fresh bluff oysters two days into the new season If you are in Christchurch don't miss this dinning experience

J. U.

What can I say? Read all the reviews and decided to go with the missus. No offence to people living in this beautiful city of Christchurch but with a population of around 400k, I thought it must be easy to impress a small population. Well well well. I had to reassess my opinion after picking my jaw off the table after trying the first 2 dishes. The place was packed on a Monday night with a constant stream of people coming in while we ate. Service was very good but the food was amazing. I'm looking forward to coming here again when we're back in town in a couple of weeks so we can work through the rest of the menu.

L.

Delicious food, attentive service. We will be back

R. R.

Nice and tidy restaurant. Definitely one of the best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch. Love the wagyu beef. Highly recommended

M. T.

Amazing food and service. Classic dishes and regional delicacies, very fresh sashimi.

A. I. F. A. G.

The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and they even gave my mother a complimentary dessert for her birthday! These guys are awesome!!!

J. C.

Taste is good and the place is fantastic. Great place for friends to go together. It would be better if their menu could provide photo of each dish. That will help a lot.

w.

Ridiculous deliciousness Sushi sashimi combo is a winner Friendly staff

A.

Excellent and friendly service, however a bit let down by the food. Tuna nigiri was nice, the scallops over cooked, and the wagyu lacking flavor. Quite pricey for portion sizes too.

C. S.

Authentic Japanese restaurant. Fantastic bento boxes and sushi. Love this place.

C. T.

It was our first time to Kinji and we were not disappointed even after harbouring high expectations post the glowing reviews. The staff were attentive, but the food was simply divine. We had the wasabi octopus (two serves because the first was so good), karaage chicken, lamb tataki, salmon aburi nigiri and chawanmushi. Everything was perfect but the salmon was a standout - it melted in your mouth and evoked the same response as having a tuna otoro nigiri at Tsukiji market where the world just stops moving for two seconds. And we were seated in between two separate Japanese families - so even if we didn't, they must know what they're doing.

r. h.

Fantastic and authentic Japanese cuisine with great staff one of my must go to restaurants in Christchurch

J. M.

The food was incredible, the staff were very polite & friendly. The chef even checks in on everyone personally after your meal and thanks you when you leave. Good atmosphere, really recommend. Will definitely be returning again :)

E. C.

A great experience! Fresh and delicious Japanese food! Recommended the Wasabi Octopus, the Spider rolls and the Green Tea Tiramisu!

P. Y.

Great services and good food!

T. J.

As soon as I opened the door I was instantly transported back to Japan. This place is amazing. Very authentic. Absolutely loved it. I almost want to stay here longer just so I can eat another meal here.. 10/10

B.

To start, the service was great and they accommodated us without a reservation quite quickly. We ordered udon and miso soups, which were tasty and fresh. Then we went for the nigiri assortment (10 piece) which was so good we ended up ordering 3 of them! Each piece was delightful and well-crafted, and you could sense it was made by experienced hands. We finished with a creme brulee, which was a perfect finish. Highly recommended!

N. I.

It is a place where you can eat delicious Japanese food in Christchurch. You can enjoy great meal and great service.Tempura is so delicious that you should try it! You should go there!

M. B.

Fabulous evening yet again. Superb food and exceptional service with a smile. One of our favourite Christchurch restaurants that we love to bring guests to. Thank you

J.

I love it!!! 😍

M. H.

Had Christmas staff meal. Compliments to the chefs healthy delicious Kai. But on paying for our individual meals etc female staff member with glasses on the register tried to bully myself and another colleague to pay for drinks etc of other colleague's. Same staff member told our booked in colleague who had arrived late due to jet lag restaurant had no seat for her.. rude and offensive that young woman her boss told her to let it go more than once. Had the ordasity to tell me to be honest when it was not my bill. It baffles me as to how her bad management of orders is the other customer responsibility???? Wont hurry back and will let others know kai good a staff member may need educating in hospitality

N. U.

This is just tasty! And better than Japanese restaurants in the centre of Christchurch, with a more reasonable price.

L. B.

Didn't have a booking but they gave us a table .staff very nice and friendly very attentive to your needs.food also very yummy

C.

A great and expensive place to eat with families and friends. Fish is good.

K. V.

Beautiful food, five stars customer service. The place is very cozy and comfortable and everyone is very nice and looking forward to help you and give you what you want or need. Totally recomendable.

J. N.

Beautiful fresh food, delicious, great range. Try the soft shell crab, divine!! And the sashimi tuna, oh and the scallops, and the edamame... to name but a few

D.

Love the place. Cute small restaurant with great Japanese food. Closest taste to actual been in Japan itself.

M.

Best Japanese food i ever had....absolutely amazing.

o. Q.

Awesome as always great food . Drunken idiots were at a table next to us. Should of been removed for throwing food at me. But management tried to be reasonable. Didn't spoil the night but wasn't ideal

B. P.

Beautiful food and great staff, Kinji is an amazing Japanese experience.

m. v.

The food was so delicious and fresh! The staff were very accommodating amd friendly and the food came out quickly. Had a great time and will definitely come back again! Thanks :-)

C. M.

Probably the best Japanese food I have had in Christchurch. Great friendly service. Only reason its not 5 star it is a little on the pricey side.

A. L. (.

Was told about Kinji from my peers, was not disappointed at all with the service & the food is excellent to boot. Definitely recommend short term visitors to CHC to try it as part of their meals.

W. i.

The absolute best restaurant in Christchurch. The food is just amazing. Is in my top five restaurants in the world.

R.

Great food Best Japanese restaurant I've been to this year

N. U.

Best Japanese in Christchurch Garunteed Tempura prawn;blue cod or veggies are superb. Great service , good wine list also byo

t. a.

Amazing Japanese food, it's always busy so book ahead by phone is better. Oh and it's not cheap, but the blue fin sashimi is worth it

E. S.

Great food, busy little restaurant with such friendly staff. Highly recommend!

S.

Great fresh food. Friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere. Love this place. Best japanese in town..by far :)

c. t.

Sushi sashimi platter or bento box if you want to try a bit of everything. Love this place best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch.

G. K.

This is our number 1 choice of all types of restaurant in Christchurch. Kinji consistently delivers beautifully presented delicious food.

J. H.

Exceptional food with a simple unpretentious decor and a cosy welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant is a gem. Very reasonably priced, it's a regular favorite of ours and highly recommended.

J. Y. L.

Truely the best Japanese restaurant in NZ. Nigiri sushi highly recommended. Real taste from Japan.

M. F.

I envy the people in Christchurch. I wish we have a restaurant like "Kenji" in Sydney. Kinji is truly the best Japanese restaurant in Australasia.

M. S.

What can I say, Christchurch keeps turning up great places to dine.......Kinji is another.

M. G.

Highly recommend, if you like Japaneses food you should go to Kinji. Great service, friendly staff and excellent food.

B. T.

Very delicious and great value

J. L.

Absolutely love this place. The food was all outstanding. Lovely staff, great service.

J. T.

Fantastic service, great fresh seafood and super tasty meals. Would recommend this place, will definitely be coming back.

S. T.

Superb sashimi, genuine, polite crew who all seem genuinely happy to serve customers their food. Authentic, low key japanese dining.

P. R.

Excellent! Very authentic food, atmosphere & service. Feels like you're having a meal in Japan.

R. C.

The Best Japanese restaurant in Chch? Great variety of special dishes and surprisingly reasonably priced. Arigato!

S. F.

Delicious food, great service, fair prices. Couldn't ask for a better restaurant to be just around the corner from us

S. J.

Great staff and great food

M. S.

Best Japanese in Christchurch if not south island.. My go to place for a good meal

A.

Without a doubt the best sit down Japanese restaurant in Christchurch.

L. G.

Returned here yesterday and just as good if not better! Hard to go past their specials menu. Stylishly served.

G. B.

Must try place. Will be back soon!

B. B.

Amazing food, even better service, super happy we chose this place! We'll be back for sure

J. Z. G.

best nigiri sushi you can find in New Zealand , environment ok

E.

Authentic Japanese restaurant A+++

M. L.

The food was amazingly good. I would recommend making a booking prior to going. The place fills up fast.

N.

The food is absolutely divine and the wait staff were polite, helpful and generally lovely. Highest possible recommendation.

L. S.

Good service great food , sashimi was fresh, you really need book for a table before you go there

S. C. H.

Food are really nice, service is also good! But it's really busy remember to book before you go

M. S.

Very best authentic Japanese food in NZ. Worth fly from Auckland!! Keep it up Kinji!

K. F.

Amazing place, great food, super friendly staff who give great service. Would 100% go back again

B. H.

Great authentic Japanese food and service. A shame they had a bit of a fly problem that kept landing on our food

A.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and staff

j. p.

Great food and they also have Sapporo beer on tap which is incredible.

Z. D.

Just took the wife and kids out for dinner. I can not describe how beautifull the food is and how wonderfully friendly the staff are will definitely be back.

S. H.

The best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch, the food is so good, and the staff are really attentive.

B. R.

As good as it gets. Unlikely to fine a better small Japanese restaurant in NZ.

J. S.

Excellent, lovely fresh ingredients, informal. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy free parking on street.

B. K. (.

Traditional Japanese food at its finest. Love this place and recommend it to everybody.

P. M.

One of the best Japanese restaurants Ive visited. Comparable to some of the better restaurants in Tokyo.

H.

Most authentic Japanese food we have tasted.

D.

Yum! Fresh food friendly staff :)

P.

Great atmos...Great food. Great service ...10/10 would recommend!

P.

Hands down the best japanese restaurant in town!

P. A.

Excellent Japanese restaurant, lovely food and great wait staff

D. D.

Delicious Japanese food .. Good service and we'll priced

A. K.

Nice cosy place with fresh delicious food. Recommend for first timers of Japanese food.

C. I.

Yummy! Reasonable price.

A. H.

Loved this place! Great food and service, can't wait till next visit!

D. B.

Fresh ingredients. Had the fresh oyster and love it!!!! Remember to make a booking. It's busy even on weekdays

d. c.

Super nice food & friendly staff- basic layout but the the food is always great!

G. J.

Tasty meals, small portions, cosy atmosphere. Good experience in this busy restaurant!

h.

A very special restaurant❤❤❤.

C. L.

Great food and service. Menu nearly too big! Will be back!

C.

Delicious bento dinner box! The staff are very nice.

H. B.

Delicious food - cooked to perfection. A very nice place to dine

C. L.

Nice food, reasonable price, the kids like the ice cream and green beans, will come again

E. F.

Nice food, kind staff, but kinji is popular restaurant. So you have to book.

A. F.

We are counting days for go back again to this amazing plaze, everything was remarkable, the food, the service and of course the bill. Thanks guys for such an awesome night!

L. W.

The best food, wonderful people to look after you - highly recommend, and highly recommend booking

E.

Great food but they were very small portions for a high cost.

K.

Just stunning food, awesome sake

C. D.

Awesome fresh food, the variety in the menu is superb, tastes amazing

I.

Excellent, fresh and well priced Japanese food.

B.

Genuine Japanese cuisine and service. My favourite Japanese restaurant in Christchurch.

R. D.

Every time we visit. Perfect & yummy food served timely & with great care & love from kinji & his team

M.

Best Japanese restaurant in chch... Top ingredients, great chef.

D. A.

Great meal great service make sure you book as it is not big.

S.

Absolutely delicious and very friendly stuff👍 highly recommend it!

J.

Super delicious from fried soft shell crab to wagyu beef!

S.

Good everytime. 👍

J.

Excellent sushi and good value.

G.

Great food and staff. Always a treat dining here

P.

The food was really nice but the service was a bit slow.

S. P. (.

Beautiful food, beautiful people. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

K. C.

My fav place, food is good, friendly service, you will enjoy the experience!

A. N.

Delicious food, great service. Recommend booking!

A.

Absolutely stunning food, just like Japan, here in Christchurch.

K.

A cozy japanese restaurant with great foods and wonderful services, the prices are reasonable too.

P. K. B.

Nice yummy food n very busy n booking is necessary.😊👍

J.

Food and service was great however the softshell crab was lacking something.

K. D.

I can't believe I've only just discovered this gem. The food was incredible! A++

D.

My Japanese wife's favorite restaurant. Must try the sushi.

N.

Lovely food and service. Very polite.

L.

Food was amazing and service was awesome. Highly recommend

A. J.

One of the most delicious japanese restaurants in chch!

b.

Very nice meal. The KFC is awesome

J. E.

Excellent food and service, comprehensive menu.

L.

Probably the most authentic and varied Japanese cuisine in town.

E. L.

"Real" Japanese food, cooked and managed by Japanese. Recommended!

C.

Nice ambiance. The food was fabulous, and the staff helpful

V.

The most delicious restaurant in our 10-day trip.

S. Q.

Great Japanese restaurant. Would highly recommend.

D. S.

Awesome place, a must visit every time I am in town.

S.

As I remember great fresh food that is very tasty

M. F.

Awesome service and the food was fresh and very tasty

J. A.

our favourite restaurant in Christchurch, and after living in Japan this is the real deal

N.

Best Japanese restaurant in New Zealand! I think :)

I.

Price is s to high compare to the environment, food quality and the service

K.

Very good japanese food, sashimi and sushi

S.

Authentic Japanese food with friendly service.

M.

Great service & lovely tasting food

R.

Really nice food and very friendly and helpful staff.

C.

It is really nice food and atmosphere.

C.

Fast friendly service food was amazing!

J.

Not your ordinary Japanese restaurant. Sashimi just melted in my mouth 😋

A.

Fantastic night great service great food great environment

i.

Great food, great price and great service.

I.

One of few great Japanese restaurants

H.

Looks simple from outside, but the food and service are fabulous.

R.

Absolutely delicious Japanese food.

B.

Fantastic place in Christchurch for a great Japanese meal.

G.

Outstanding...my first time visit to Kinji.

J. D.

The fish was so good. Highly recommend it

a.

Very nice & tasty. Staffs very friendly

A.

awesome real Japanese food here.

J.

Nice traditional Japanese gourmet meal

A.

Excellent meal !

R.

Wonderful food and nice atmosphere.

J.

Best Japanese Restaurant in NZ.

N.

excellent‼️

S.

Awesome food

P.

Yummy eggplant (vegetarian) and lotus shoots chips

A.

Probably the best Japanese food in Christchurch

m.

Surprised by quality, both of us enjoyed Emmons lyrics.

E.

THE Best Japanese restaurant in NZ~

O.

Everything was so fresh.

r.

Best Japanese in Christchurch!

G.

Great authentic Japanese food

H.

Absolutely fantastic meal and service

H. C.

Best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch.

A. M.

Great food!

B.

Best in the town, highly recomended!!

S.

Best Japanese restaurant in town🙂

S.

Best in New Zealand! Awesome!

N.

Maybe best Japanese restaurant in Chch

A.

Very good quick service. Gets busy sometimes.

L.

Great Japanese food and service

G.

Great affordable food place

k.

Customer servise is more than you can excepted

M. F.

Awesome food excellent service

P.

Very attentive staff . Good prices.

D.

Personalised service and seriously fresh seafood

D.

Great food. Great service.

A.

Wonderful gluten free food

N.

Solid Neighborhood Japanese. The usual favorites, but few surprises.

E.

Best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch

W.

Excellent food as usual.

W.

Great Japanese food in Christchurch

D.

Nice food and friendly service

W.

no. 1 Japanese restaurant in Christchurch!

E.

Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Christchurch

M.

FANTASTIC. VERY yummy

D.

Best Japanese food in ChCh

P.

Food is very nice

M.

Nice food and good staff

D.

Awesome food and service

J. L.

I have been reluctant to visit any Japanese restaurant in Christchurch, as there are too many average venues with uninteresting run of mill menu , often overpriced and under portioned. Kinji changed it. It was a great last minute visit. Sashimi came back to my dine out dinner options . Fresh and a good line up of fish was a promising start, NOT just the same old boring snapper, salmon and tuna trio. Thank Kinji for delivering what other fish Christchurch fisheries and shoreline has to offer. good to find classic dishes like Wasabi octupos, tempura softshell crabs and beef sukiyaku done well and in style. reasonable price was a bonus too. also loved the JUICY scallops miso gratin. suspect they were Canadian ones , but that didnt matter when they tasted as good as they did.

G.

Good

P.

Food & service fabulous

C.

Good kfc

R.

Good but not best

K. B.

Excellent food and service

G.

Great staff and food.

E.

Excellent food & service

R.

Great meal and service

J.

Great food and service

N.

Great new tastes.

M.

Very nice food.

S. M.

Good Japanese food.

N.

Best KFC in town

R.

Excellent fish.

B.

Excellent regular customer

S.

First class

S.

Good quality food

M.

Great Japanese food

B.

Amazing

I.

Amazing food!!

D.

Yum

M.

Good service and food

K.

Ok

町.

JAPANquality　excellent！

M.

Love it

C.

Yummy and tasty

R.

Lovely

J. P.

Always consistent

W.

Superb!!!

e.

Great food

M.

AWESOME

H.

Great food

S.

Good food.

C.

Yum

W.

Great food

M.

Delicious food

P.

LOVE this place!!

A.

Fantastic.

M. W.

Excellent food, great service. Food is full of all the flavours and staff are excellent at suggestions and clarifications. A real gem

P. M.

Awesome

K.

(Translated) I never thought I would serve such a good dish. I've heard that it's a good restaurant with rumor than before, but I was surprised at the skill of the craftsman who exceeded my imagination. I live in Auckland and often go to restaurants, but there is no Japanese restaurant in Auckland that serves as good food as Kinji. (Original) ここまで良い料理を出すとは思ってもみませんでした。以前よりウワサで良いレストランだという事は聞いていたのですが、自分の想像を超える匠の技に驚愕しました。自分はオークランド在住で、良くレストランには行くのですがキンジほどの良い料理を出す日本食レストランはオークランドにはありません。

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(Translated) The service is much better than YOKU! ! The sashimi of the fish fillet is of moderate thickness. The tuna sashimi is really the freshest I have ever eaten in Christchurch. The cut edges show no signs of drying at all, but! Salmon sashimi should not feel like a knife problem. Most likely, it is not fresh and the meat is a little bit crumbly. In a small probability, it is caused by not good deboning. The nigiri sushi is remarkable, the ratio of sushi vinegar is just right, the rice grains are soft and glutinous, the grains are plump, and the temperature is right. The appetizers actually have wasabi squid! It's really rare~ (Original) 服务比YOKU好很多很多！！ 鱼片刺身薄厚适中，tuna刺身真的是我在基督城吃过最新鲜的了，切边完全没有风干痕迹，但是！三文鱼刺身感觉应该不是刀工问题，大概率是不太新鲜，肉质有点点碎，小概率是剔骨没剔好导致的。 手握寿司可圈可点，寿司醋比例刚刚好，饭粒软糯，颗颗饱满，温度适宜。 餐前小菜居然有芥辣鱿鱼！实属难得～

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(Translated) Each menu was delicious, the staff were so friendly, and it was full of customers without empty seats. You must make a reservation. (Original) 시키는 메뉴마다 맛있었고 직원들은 너무 친절했으며 빈좌석없이 손님으로 가득차있었어요. 예약을 꼭 해야해요.

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(Translated) The sashimi is very fresh and all the food is delicious. The service attitude is also superb ヾ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ (Original) sashimi很新鲜，所有食物都很好吃。服务态度也超级棒的ヾ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ

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(Translated) The service is very welcoming, the environment is elegant, the food is good, you need to book in advance, and there is almost no space at dinner time (Original) 服务十分热情 环境优雅 食物也不错 需要提前预定 晚饭时间几乎没有空位

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(Translated) Traditional Japanese cuisine in all its subtlety, held by Japanese, many Japanese come for lunch or dinner. We did not try all the dishes but the ones we chose were really very good. The tempuras were excellent and the spicy tuna was a delight. It is recommended to book to be sure you can eat there. Very attentive and very neat staff. (Original) La cuisine traditionnelle japonaise dans toute sa subtilité, lieu tenu par des japonais, beaucoup de japonais viennent déjeuner ou dîner. Nous n'avons pas essayé tous les plats mais ceux que nous avons choisi étaient vraiment très bons. Les tempuras étaient excellents et le spicy tuna était un délice. Il est recommandé de réserver pour être sûr de pouvoir y manger. Personnel très attentif et très soigné.

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(Translated) It should be counted as the number one Japanese meal in Christchurch. Both hand rolls and sashimi are great! It is worth mentioning that the pork cutlet rice is no longer on the menu, but the husband mentioned it casually, the waiter went to the kitchen and promised to make it for us. In addition, because there is no reservation, the meal time is tight, and the waiter always said sorry to us in less proficient Chinese at the checkout, which made people feel very warm. (Original) 应该算基督城排得上号的日餐了。手卷和生鱼片都很棒！值得一提的是炸猪排饭，现在菜单上已经没有了，但是老公随口提一下，服务员就去问过厨房，答应可以给我们做。另外因为没订位，用餐时间比较紧，结账时服务员一直用不太熟练的中文跟我们说对不起，让人觉得很温暖。

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(Translated) Great Japanese food in a nondescript atmosphere at fair prices. The staff is extremely friendly and very hard-working! (Original) Großartiges japanisches Essen in unscheinbaren Ambiente zu fairen Preisen. Das Personal ist außerordentlich freundlich und sehr fleißig!

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(Translated) The best Japanese food in Christchurch, the sashimi is great (Original) 算是基督城最好的日本料理了，生魚片很棒

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(Translated) A Japanese restaurant that is said to be the tastiest in Christchurch The staff is Japanese and education is good (Original) クライストチャーチで一番おいしいと言われている和食屋 スタッフは日本人で教育は良いですね

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(Translated) Christchurch Most popular Japanese restaurant Be sure to make a reservation and go out. (Original) クライストチャーチ 一番人気の日本料理店　必ず予約してお出かけください。

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(Translated) The menu is neat it's delicious (Original) 메뉴음식이 깔끔해요 맛있어요

谷.

(Translated) This is the place to go for Japanese food. (Original) 日本食行くならここです。

H.

(Translated) Excellent food and service. Thank you very much from Mexico (Original) Excellent food and service. Muchas gracias desde Mexico

M.

(Translated) It is a Japanese restaurant in residential area. Anyway cuisine or tasty ❗ (Original) 住宅街にある日本食レストランです。とにかく料理か美味しい❗

J.

(Translated) It's really good .. and the sashimi is a delicacy (Original) 정말 맛있어요..그리고 사시미가 별미입니다

周.

(Translated) The best Japanese food ever eaten outside Japan (Original) 日本之外吃过最好吃的日本料理

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(Translated) The whole is great! Fresh fish eggs! (Original) 整個很棒！ 魚卵新鮮！

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(Translated) Very good Japanese restaurant (Original) 很好的日本餐厅

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(Translated) Delicious (Original) 美味

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