TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Lower Hutt - Updated November 2024

Ichiban Teppanyaki

86/100 (1063 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

Asian

Dinner

Fish

Salmon Sashimi

Fried rice

Teriyaki Steak

Steak

Prawns

Teriyaki Chicken

Fried Rice

Vegetables

Fish

Deep-Fried Banana

Sit down

Japanese

Asian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Always a pleasure dining here, have been going for years. I’ve never tried any of the main meals, but have tried multiple Set Menus and always..."

The O’C

"Very cool atmosphere! And the dinner entertainment is awsome. This place is awsome, really stands out in the hutt as a unique way to dine. Only thing..."

Tyson Te Kira

"Such a unique dining experience, and is most enjoyable when you are with a group of friends or family. The food is delicious, however portion sizes..."

Xana PM

"Very different dining experience from most places.Set meals and certain dishes are cooked right in front of you and some are interactive where..."

Thomas Cooley

"First time at this kind of place. Totally worth getting a babysitter for 😉 the chef interacted well with the customers, made us laugh - it..."

Maria C

"We brought the Groupon deal for our very first teppanyaki experience and we were happy with the choice. Our meat selection of squid, prawns, steak..."

Heather Ngamanu

"This place is exciting, entertaining and delicious! Its a great place to go for birthday celebrations 😊 i really love it here and the staff are..."

Octagon Pie

"I love coming to this restaurant. The food is simply amazing, their takoyaki is my absolute favourite, the ingredients are always fresh and prepared..."

Tahana Okeroa

"Really nice place !!! Great service and entertaining, awesome food. The Orange Roughy fish and flame steak is beautful, also the size of the prawn is..."

Richard

"I dine here more than most of my favourite restaurants. It is clean, fresh food. Made with love from very entertaining bunch of chefs. The owners..."

Epicurious Nomad

"Entertaining and enjoyable. My first time at a Japanese restaurant and I loved it. The food was great, we had a fabulous dinner. Would definitely go..."

Lesley Douglas

"We enjoyed a delicious meal here, we really enjoyed the food and entertainment, also a yummy (and potent) Kamikaze cocktail! It was our first time..."

Danielle Whakarau

"The food was fantastic, the service was great, and the price was fairly reasonable for what you got out of it. I would definitely go again,..."

Kylee Bowater

"love this place and fun way to dine..."

Zombie69

"We love this place and go as often as we can. The food is fabulous and the staff are really friendly and entertaining. They look after the kids and..."

Jacqui Webber

"Awesome food, great service and entertaining. Would highly recommend if you are after a tasty meal, quite simply the best in the Hutt Valley. I..."

DebHead

"Well the outside certainly lets it down. Inside, this place is fantastic! What an awesome experience. Darn good fun, worth taking the whole family...."

Nikki

"I love this place!!! Friendly chefs and amazing food. Everything is so delicious. We visit it really often and are always impressed. Going with the..."

Albert Wisman

"This has to be the best value for food and entertainment yet!. The food is something that you would expect in a award winning restaurant . ..."

Hil Cook

"This is my fave place to eat in Lower Hutt!Its entertaining, delicious and affordable!I went half's with my friend and got a huge meal for..."

Carma

"Every time I want to impress people I take them here.Prices are good, service is great and you get a free show.Great food well prepared and they are..."

Quintin

"I'm a chef, and have dined at Ichiban on several occasions. The food is delicious, and the service is friendly and entertaining, as they flick and..."

Ness

"Thought the food and the way that it was prepared was amazing! Was really entertaining and makes for a great group dining experience. The staff there..."

Hannah

"My experience with this place has been confined to take-out, and that has been limited to sashimi.We have enjoyed the sashimi here and..."

PeterMS

"Great food Great service highly recommend it 👍 These guys understand that it means to provide top experience and services at the reasonable and..."

Paul Van Zyl

"Overall enjoyed the food, watching the chef cooking our selections fresh etc. Just a pity they served our entrees after our main..."

Charmaine Seccombe

"All of the food I had here was delicious! I loved it so much! My family, my older brother's girlfriend and I came here for my older brother's..."

Amber Robertson

"Had a fabulous evening. Very friendly and welcoming. Efficient. Food was tasty and well presented. Will definitely recommend and..."

Stacey Clyde

"It looks tame outside, but the inside decoration is so Japanese and atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. The BBQ is juicy and fresh, recommended the..."

Meimei Yang

"Food was fresh tasty and staff..."

Wendy

"One of the family's go to place. We always have a fantastic time here. Lovely ambience, awesome staff, fresh and delicious food. We're always..."

Charlete Dennis (Charlie)

"Food is delicious, I’d love to visit again. I'd recommend it as a nice place to go with friends, family, group and..."

Tessie Melhuish

"Soooo fun, when they get to try and catch an egg in a bowl (which i managed todo, i caught it in the small bowl), they also ask you if you would like..."

Luke Robertson

"So much fun. Not just a meal but an experience. Cosy atmosphere. Great food great..."

Tim Svenson

"Awesome cooking, amazing chef and friendly staff. Would definitely go again and recommend to others. Fabulous experience..."

Jasmine Kimmie

"Great food and experience, watching the chefs at work is entertaining in itself, the flavours are excellent and the drink prices are very..."

Automated Zero

"The Greatest Restaurant in the Hutt, maybe Wellington. Im so disappointed I've just found this place when it's been going for years. It's an..."

Nick Hughes

"Loved the service here. Besides the fact I suck at catching eggs and ended up with it all over me...."

Paora Morrison

"Great experience, amazing food thank..."

Courtney Kenny

"Yum 😋 and a fun night out! Excellent fresh food and delicious..."

Samantha

"Our family loves this place, great food service and atmosphere. If you haven't been here you have to give it a try you won't be..."