Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wanaka
5 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This is one of the best sushi places I’ve ever eaten. I am coeliac and this place had basically all their sushi gluten free. I’m talking crispy..."
Caley McCulloch
"I'm usually very picky about sushi quality (ate my way through Japan for a month) but this was outstanding. Very fresh ingredients, good rice..."
Michelle Chen
"Decent quality sushi at low price. 3 for eel, 2 for salmon/tuna/etc.,, 1.5 for vegetables/others/and rolls. We took 8 and came out to be 15 dollars...."
JaeHee Chang
"I'm a big fan of sushis and i went to a lot of sushi places all around New Zealand. I can say that this one is amazing and one of the best so far...."
Aubin Nicoleau
"Cute little sushi joint from a cute little sushi cart 🍣 sushi was fresh and cold, which was no small feat in the Wanaka..."
Annie Kingston
"Great affordable sushi and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend..."
Carlos Ferrari
"Super tasty Sushi at a low price and great..."
Matthias K
"おいしい！
Well-made sushi with fresh ingredients. The scallop nigiri was particularly good!
Definitely stop by if you’re in the..."
Dan S
"Best Sushi in Wanaka hands..."
Michael Hanrahan
"The yummiest little sushi truck in New Zealand! So fresh and tasty! A wonderful owner who brings happiness to everyone! Can’t wait to try the next..."
"A nice little place tucked away at the back from the main road, good sushi. We once did a take away, the sushi collection was fresh and..."
Lolipop Sunshine
"I come by all the time and it is hands down the best sushi, best service, best steamed buns and best hot meals you can get. The staff are super..."
S Martini
"Loved the salmon sushi, we also ordered chicken teriyaki which exceeded our expectations for taste and..."
Joe Kirifi
"The sushi is very very good. The man who makes the sushi is very nice and kind. The place is very clean and the service is very..."
Nir Drang
"Surprisingly good sushi, good..."
Bas
"Excellent sushi and sushi bowl! So fresh and tasty and a good..."
Shannen Commons
"Omg the best sushi 🍱 ever!! Amazing sushi at such great prices! Love the vegetarian rice ball. I can’t stay/pass through Wanaka without stopping..."
Tara Willans
"pretty..."
Zhang Jaclyn
"simple setup, reasonable price, can make to order..."
Skye Hingston-Curtis
"The sushi is AMAZING, super fresh sushi and fish with amazing customer service. Best place in town for food - By far the best for sushi. Go to Sushi..."
con danang
"A nice little place tucked away at the back from the main road, good sushi. We once did a take away and once dined it and both times the sushi..."
Thomas Goldby
"Really enjoyed my visit to Sushi-Mii, not only was the food amazing but the staff are super friendly and the shop itself is really cool. Easy to read..."
"The stir fried udon with the oyster sauce here is really amazing! It does come with the wok hei flavor and the sauce is really umami!
The sushi here..."
Ron Ang
"Food is tasty! Sundried Tom and feta is Delish! Always a must do when your in..."
T T
"Best salmon sashimi cut I've ever had!! Will have to visit again next time I'm in town. Would recommend..."
Tim E
"Always come here when I'm in Wanaka. Best Japanese in town! Most businesses here at the moment are struggling a lot with staff shortages so please if..."
Nora
"Cute little Japanese cafe. We had the tofu and (chicken) katsu curry rice. Decently priced food, felt that there could have been more tofu and curry..."
Jessica Choi
"Really good sushi for a very good price! They are pretty big..."
Émi Fugère-Shimazu
"Great, quick, friendly service.
Fresh everyday.
Best fresh fruit smoothies
I am welcomed 2 take my own container for sushi and reusable cup for my..."
Terina Kahukuranui
"Fresh sushi with lots of options. The sushi is not badly priced. Willing to make sushi fresh if it runs. Though the cafe itself could do with a..."
The Phoniex666
"Sushi was very good and a good range. The juices as well were excellent. Not the cheapest lunch option in Wanaka but well worth the..."
Logan Smith
"Good sushi. Great coffee. Friendly staff. The perfect spot for a quick, light meal in Wanaka that is not overpriced. I only wish there were fewer..."
Lindsay Arthur
"You get to choose your own individual sushi..."
Athena H
"I love this place ❤ Mr Lee and his team are wonderful.
The food is yummo and they have the newspaper to read.
They even make fresh sushi 🍣 on..."
Rick Woodward
"We really enjoyed our sushi. The tempura prawns were to die for and the sushi was fresh and delicious. My husband does not usually eat sushi but he..."
Tanya Bibby
"Always super friendly staff, always super tasty food. If there is something you want that they have run out of, they’ll make it on request within..."
Pania Throp
"Went there for the first time and was blown away by the nice workers and the great service they gave and not to forget the amazing food that i had..."
Otis Amstad
"Really delicious and not to expensive.
The mix out of fresh and good food with a exceptional friendly crew makes it one of my favorite spots to eat..."
Ferdi H.
"Very nice sushi. Also do curries, which are my favourite here. Huge range in sushi options, cold drinks and a miss toy box to keep little ones..."
Hamish McLean
"Always fresh. Always exceptionally tasty. Very friendly crew that work the shop front and kitchen. The turn over of product through Yohei is massive...."
Alice Townsend
"Love this place has amazing food my most favorite is the tuna and teriyaki chicken. 5..."
"Would recommend Fudog if you’re in the area and wanting Asian flavours. A lot of restaurants in the area close quite early but this place takes..."
T T
"This place was fantastic. People that had a long wait maybe came during an incredibly busy time? We were seated right away, checked in on multiple..."
ian musto
"Had the Mongolian beef wok noodles and they were phenomenal. I’d disagree with other reviewers saying is salty. I put a dab of soy on mine to up..."
L Tetreault
"The place to be at in case you would like to have some Asian Fusion food!! Great dumplings and Wok tossed noodles. Do not miss out on the Crispy..."
tejas chavan
"As soon as we walked into this quaint establishment we were greeted warmly and shown to our table which we reserved prior. Once seated we were..."
S. Ingram
"We were recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint! Obviously you require a QR code to enter at the moment. Staff were incredibly..."
Ruby K
"Loved the food here ! Tried their fried eggplant and karaage ( deep fried chicken ) and it was fantastic ❤️. Would recommend this restaurant if..."
Ching Wen Jun
"My partner and I stumbled upon Fudog while we were staying the night in Wānaka recently. It’s a niche spot and is tucked away, but the food was oh..."
Gabriella
"Delicious Asian inspired food. Especially liked the fried cauliflower and the dumplings. The cocktails were also delicious. Will definitely..."
Ian Green
"It is a bit out of main restaurants area, and in a bit of hidden place. I loved all the food since Fudog has all the taste that I like as an..."
Alice
"Nice food, good service, a bit pricy, portions are small. Very busy on Sunday night, recommend booking in..."
YM Walden
"Food was amazing. My personal favourites were the crispy eggplant, Angus beef, oyster mushrooms and Kung pao potatoes. The cocktails were expertly..."
Emily Templeman
"It was just the best family dinner ever! Our group of 6 ranged from 5 months to 67 years. Everyone enjoyed the spectacular food and efficient and..."
Louisa Linterman
"The food is sublime, especially the Fried Cauliflower crispy with chilli sauce, and the Mongolian beef with the combination of crispy exterior and..."
GG
"Excellent restaurant. Accommodated us at short notice, food and service were super. Great value for money. Highly..."
Claudia Cameron
"Best Asian food I think I’ve ever had. Had the kimchi veg, udon mushroom, Asian greens and the eggplant. For desert the elderflower shaved ice..."
Rahle Dusheiko
"Dinner with 4 adults. Loved each dish. High quality, healthy serving sizes and sooo..."
"Great Japanese restaurant, friendly staff and wonderful owner who served us authentic sashimi dinner. Very reasonable price, $28 for 12 piece of very..."
Katie Ng
"Had the tonkatsu $29 and shoyu ramen $27. Great service and good food. On the pricy side for the portion..."
Nic
"I really enjoyed the sashimi bento box. The quality and variety exceeded my expectations. Very friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely..."
David Little
"Our first time to dine here, as a Japanese Restau lover I can say.. thumbs up to their Spicy Miso Ramen here...love the..."
Khara Mia
"We had a delicious sashimi dish (salmon sashimi don), Japanese fried chicken and pork curry. Highly recommend this cute spot! Owner takes a lot of..."
katiehillusc
"I’hv been to Japan and it’s taste exactly like Japan. Awesome dinner we had..."
AJ
"Good but not great. They can do better in serving fresher, tastier food in a more aesthetically nice dining setting.
Great people, clearly from..."
Ian Tracy
"So delicious ! I would come back again...."
Catherinegp2
"Best friendly Japanese Restaurant in..."
Garry Ko
"Delicious meal,the ramen was very nice ,we are too hungry,forgot take the..."
T
"Loved it here, the gentleman serving us was very generous with his time which always makes the whole experience sweeter. We had ramen and a tasting..."
Kim Chapman
"What a great place for dinner. Very cosy seating, we had a very large group so had to wait for other patrons to leave so we could seat together...."
Ben Wilson
"Excellent Japan experience. The food was delicious and the hosts were super friendly. We loved the ambiance in this tiny restaurant, the big table..."
Eva De Smet
"Really authentic Japanese food run by a wonderful Japanese family. Lovely atmosphere, and deliciously refreshing food prepared with lots of love and..."
Jennifer Sok
"The moment we walked in, I knew we were in a restaurant that was the real deal. The menu is simple, yet offers enough variety to please most. Reading..."
Talitha Do
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