Reviews of Japanese Kitchen WA. (Restaurant) in Whanganui (Manawatu Whanganui).

Japanese Kitchen WA

301 Reviews

175 Comments

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Authentic Japanese restaurant

92 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

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Information of Japanese Kitchen WA, Restaurant in Whanganui (Manawatu Whanganui)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Japanese Kitchen WA

B.

Just absolutely gorgeous and amazing. The restaurant situated down a small shop alley is quite a little wholesome experience. The building is not super fancy but the food for sure makes up, Japanese authentic food melts in your mouth. Price wise for the food is averagely expensive, but for Japanese food, Is normal. The staff where so friendly and inviting and I couldn't have asked for better service. Would highly recommend this as it's a great exclusive unknown little restaurant that needs to be known.

H.

This our most visited Japanese Restaurant since we moved down here to Whanganui in 2015. It's always the best place to go in town when we want to treat ourselves or to celebrate for an special occasion xoxo 💋 best service here, very polite staffs and warm welcoming from thr owner. Highly recommended 💯 they have the widest range of food varieties from their Menu too. My favourite is their Beef Tataki 🥩♥️ lovely atmosphere dining outside 💖

R.

Great food! Service was awesome! Highly recommended

K.

Great food and service. Very nice authentic Japanese food. Nice location too with all weather outside eating.

T.

Very clean. service was great. food was beautiful cabinet options were also presented nicely and a good selection we ordered of the menu miso broth beef bento prawn twisters and teriyaki salmon. best restaurant I’ve been to in a while. peaceful atmosphere highly recommended.

K.

We were traveling through and spotted this place while walking through town and came back dinner. It's obviously a favorite with locals, they were greeted with gusto as they came in. Good food and plenty of it.

G.

Great way to enjoy a different choice of meal...fresh...tasty...very polite efficient service...went with a large group... it is not a large dining area...as a consequence was hard to socialize...better suited for smaller parties...

S.

Amazing atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Very good quality food. Recommend: Teriyaki chicken, Seaweed salad, dinner set.

M.

Good service great food

T.

Food and service is always amazing. My favourite place to go in Whanganui.

E.

Always great food and excellent service

W.

Great little spot for a meal. Food is excellent

S.

Great food and service so many nice things to try

g.

Always friendly staff. Prices for sushi seems to have be increasing constantly

S.

Amazing service and delicious food. We enjoyed every single plate.

L.

Really great food, attentive service and delightful atmosphere, culminating in a wonderful experience

M.

Well priced, great service, friendly. Love the place and the food

s.

Had high hopes because of the high rating this eatery has ~ didn't quite meet expectations but still a lovely place to eat. Dining outside is lovely and the staff are great. I did wonder if the rice was actual Japanese rice, seem more like jasmin rice which would be a shame if the case. Bring out the candles guys for that romantic feel 🤔

K.

Nice food. Tried a bit of everything. Great experience and great staff

S.

What a niceplace! Great friendly service, lots of delicious dishes to try, in a cute setting. Would happily recommend this place while visiting

A.

because this is the best restaurant I ever been to its my favorite restaurant to go to ☺☺☺ from wanganui nz love,from alex ferguson the people that work their or there are so lovely and very kind people the food is amazing its so so yummy I would love to go and go back again I say hi too the people that work there or their I hope all of you haveing a great day today I give those stars for this restaurant ☺☺☺ 👍👍👍✋✋✋

J.

Absolutely delishes food and Ive been to Japan so that means something. They are super kimd and gave me free Matcha tea

M.

Absolutely delicious. We were a group of 6 going out for our end of year christmas function and ordered around 12 of the smaller meals to share. Man did they come flying out and were hot and delicious. Definitely recommend the food here! Nice variety and ambiance is great too.

C.

Great Japanese dinner, food was delicious. Loved the karaage chicken especially.

B.

Our favorite place for dinner in Whanganui! Recommend getting lots of small dishes to share rather than just one big meal, excellent quality and service every time.

F.

Great food and service. The place is nice too!

T.

Amazing food, amazing service! We went here tonight for our anniversary and damn was it a good choice! Best sushi of my life, such tasty food. We made a reservation and they had a lovely table waiting for us. Barely any wait for food once we ordered, and so friendly! Will definitely be back! 🙂

A.

Good food! They even gave us japanese green tea as a loot!

M.

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Very attentive service. What more can I say.

J.

Overall nice, though the desserts could have been more creative. Food was good, and the atmosphere was excellant. Would recommend.

P.

Excellent food, but service was lacking: our party of 12 ordered multiple dishes, which the menu seems to encourage, and asked for them to be served together. A number were missing and had to be chased at the counter, which was inconvenient and meant some members of the party were served their main dish after others had already finished. Would recommend for smaller parties of 1-6, but not for larger groups.

L.

Wonderful food, great service and atmosphere. Will be back for the fourth time as soon as I'm back in town.

S.

Tasty and delicious...every time. They were fully booked and we didn't have a booking, but they accommodated us easily. My mum and I are frequent visitors to this place and we've never had a bad experience there. Recommend it

G.

Very tasty food and well presented. Friendly efficient staff. Great value.

M.

The food is wonderful. Great selection. Loveky staff. Very popular with locals. Recommended!

R.

Lots of delicious dishes. Great to share, so as to try different goodies.

R.

Absolutely top notch - delicious fresh food (shared entrees for variety and embracing of experience) surpassed expectations. Friendly, genuine, and prompt service. Totally recommend and will definitely be a repeat customer

M.

Highly recommended.The food was delicious, and the service was excellent.

N.

Love the quality service and varied menu. Well presented food and great tastes to enjoy....thank you

K.

Love the food fantastic staff love the place can't wait to go back

A.

Incredible food. Recently visited for our daughters 10th birthday and there is something for everyone! Cold delicious Sapporo beer, the katsu curry was amazing!! We also had gyoza, chicken kara-age, chicken katsu and my husband had yakisoba for the first time and loved it!

S.

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. Would recommend

J.

Very good food!

M.

Nice tasting karaage, and decent unagi. Salmon sashi was sliced very thin, 6pcs for $14.80.

K.

Nice cosy environment, good variety of Japanese cuisine options. Quite tasty too. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Recommended if going Japanese in Wanganui. By the way, can park at the back of the shop, on Watt Street as the restaurant has a staircase access from Watt Street.

n.

Very friendly staff and the food came out soon after we ordered and was so good. Love the crispy tofu!!

S.

Amazing atmosphere. I got takeaway. It was delicious. Will definitely be back ! Variety of gluten free options as well very pleased

A.

Very quick service. Cheerful staff, who were most helpful. Great choices to select from. Nice atmosphere and the prices were affordable.

J.

Our first visit was most enjoyable. Great ambience with authentic Japanese decor and staff who were fantastic. We really enjoying sampling a number of dishes. A must to revisit.

S.

Great service and food. Nice atmosphere. Value for money and satisfying. Highly recommend. Probably mine and wife's favorite restaurant.

L.

Good selection of Japanese food. Good atmosphere

A.

Just as great as always,fresh,good flavours,nicely presented and meals that dont break the bank.

C.

One of the best experiences I had in a long time in a Japanese restaurant. Quality food and friendly staff.

A.

Excellent food, very friendly and helpful staff.

P.

Delicious food, very friendly, helpful staff. Have been back a few times. Their takeaway service is great too 😊

S.

Great food, great staff - highly recommended

K.

great service, fantastic food, first time there and will definitely be back

M.

Great food & friendly staff, would recommend.

R.

We went and shared 8 entrée sized dishes. Best food Japanese food we had ever! Friendly and helpful staff made it a great experience!

G.

Always love the food here. Very tasty

T.

Simply perfect. Staff, food, menu, all get top marks.

I.

Great food and friendly staff. Always a pleasure!

S.

Great sushi, very friendly service. Will try dining in at a later date. Authentic menu, chefs and staff visibility obvious.

E.

Excellent service fantastic food

J.

It was wonderful !. The food was amazing and the Staff are all helpful friendly,welcoming funny Great place

L.

We were pleasantly surprised and delighted by the menu, the service, and the deliciousness of the food - excellent value and definitely our favorite restaurant.

H.

Best Japanese meal we have had outside Japan. Middle level not fine dining. Real value.

F.

Always excellent food. The braised eggplant is a firm favourite! Super tasty! Friendly service

G.

I have food allergies and on my querying the menu the chef came out and we discussed what I could safely eat. Most impressed.

A.

Friendly staff all round. Lovely atmosphere and enjoyed the meal

T.

Great service, great menu, consistant high standards over the years. Highly reccommend

a.

Tasty Japanese food and staff are very pleasant and polite just a great dining experience

A.

Beautifully presented and delicious food. Check out the mural in the seating area down the step!

T.

Very nice indeed plenty of choices which means we will be back again

S.

Great service, awesome food, flavour on point. Will be back

T.

Serves up great Japanese food, friendly service - will have to come back next time I'm in whangas.

H.

Great food and service. Sitting out in the courtyard was excellent for our big group.

D.

Excellent food and service.

J.

Great food. Would be best with a group rather than a small family like us.

C.

They are always so friendly there, the service is great and the food is of course delicious!

W.

Good food A little overpricef but understandable due. To it being in the provinces with possible increase in prices of ingredients Likeable staff

F.

It's always Awesome! We always go there for birthdays. Ths food is to die for ♥️ xxx

h.

Good food and decent vegan options.

M.

Food very ordinary. Service good but too expensive

S.

Really enjoyed our lunch yesterday we will be back

A.

Friendly staff and nice food well.priced

A.

Amazing food. We loved it!

J.

Wonderful food, great service, great staff, great atmosphere. One of Whanganuis best kept secrets.

C.

Enjoyed our dinner ,staff very nice .

M.

Such great food and service!

D.

Great food and service ... highly recommend...

D.

The Food was good but a little bit slow on service

C.

Great food and good service

G.

Staff always seem happy to see us, great service and yummy food

C.

Always great....fabulous food..service great... Cheers Chrissy

M.

Avoiding trick n treaters! Great food and good service. Will be back very soon!

S.

Great authentic Japanese food. Awsome service. Great value.

B.

Their Katsu Don has kept Me coming back for more, For years!!! Support Local!!!

T.

Lovely dining area, fantastic food excellent service

N.

Great food and excellent presentation.

T.

Friendly staff and great food 🤗

m.

Delicious food, wonderful service

D.

Delicious 😋 food and friendly staff, my favourite sushi 🍣 place!!

R.

Delicious authentic Japanese food as well as friendly staff

C.

Fantastic food and fantastic service

R.

Beautiful food for a very reasonable price

i.

Awesome fresh yummy food and awesome service

P.

Food was OK. Not many choices and overpriced.

P.

Great food and atmosphere will go back again

G.

Awesome service and equally awesome food!

H.

Ramen was delicious, service is always friendly. Definite recommend

B.

Lovely friendly service, beautiful meal

E.

Value for money

J.

Wonderful service and food. Will be back.

A.

Nice quiet spot and well priced. A hidden gem.

S.

Good food & brilliant service

S.

The place to go! Delicious as always 👍

l.

Friendly service, beautiful food

S.

Felt like royalty.. They even laughed at my husbands jokes. And the food.. Yumbo's

S.

Friendly, good food and clean

A.

Delicious Japanese food and great service

J.

Best food & service ever

C.

Excellent good and customer service

K.

Great food inecpensive

P.

Best Japanese food in town, like it.

J.

Food and staff were great

d.

Great place to eat ask the PM

P.

Outstanding food...again!

K.

Very good our 3rd visit

I.

Amazing sushi....best anywhere

B.

If you want Japanese food, go here. Period.

J.

Love this place. Always on point.

t.

Delicious. Very tasty

C.

Bloody good food...

S.

Good food and service

J.

Best in Japanese restaurant in Wanganui.

R.

Good food & service

R.

Excellent service loved it

T.

So good

J.

Great as usual. Thanks

C.

Great food

L.

Really good food

L.

Great japanese cuisine

P.

Best Japanese food in town

B.

Amazing like always!!

J.

Excellent food

E.

Great food

J.

Super good sushi.

E.

Great food

A.

Great food

C.

delicious authentic food

J.

Excellent meal

P.

Excellent as always.

S.

Best restaurant in Whanganui

N.

Throughly recommended!

M.

Grt food& Fab service

S.

Yum

t.

As always fantastic!

J.

Great

J.

Pretty good

J.

Good prices

N.

Delicious

H.

Fabulous food

J.

Delicious food

谷.

(Translated) A shop that happened to stop by. The calm shop. Easy to understand Japanese. The rice was delicious! I will come again! There are also Japanese older sisters. (Original) たまたま立ち寄ったお店。落ち着いた店内。分かりやすいジャパニーズ感。ご飯も美味しかった！また来ます！日本人のお姉さんもいますよ。

A.

(Translated) Visit on February 13, 2019, very friendly and courteous staff of the house, very pleasant atmosphere in the atrium, food selection very good (choice of choice), waiting short, quality and taste outstanding Conclusion: absolute recommendation (Original) Besuch am 13. Februar 2019, sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Mitarbeiterinnen und Chef des Hauses, sehr angenehme Atmosphäre im Atrium, Speisenauswahl sehr gut (Qual der Wahl), Wartezeit kurz, Qualität und Geschmack herausragend Fazit: absolute Empfehlung

R.

(Translated) It was nice to have a delicious lunch with my family. There were no seats inside, so we ate on the outdoor terrace and the atmosphere was good. Curry is a bit salty. (Original) 가족들과 맛있는 점심을 먹을수 있어 좋았습니다. 실내에 자리가 없어 야외테라스에서 먹었는데 분위기도 좋았구요. Curry 는 좀 짠것이 흠.

Z.

(Translated) Hmmm. (Original) Humm.

L.

(Translated) Japanese restaurant, authentic, with feel (Original) 日本人開的餐館，正宗，有feel

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