Soooo delicious! Miso- yum! Teriyaki chicken-yum! Salad-yum! Dumplings-YUMMY �
We turned up with more than we had booked so tables and benches moved to seat 15 of us altogether, food amazing and not a long wait as we had experience the whole time in Wellington this weekend . Worth a trip hidden jem
Not bad. Not bad service. Not bad food. Not bad staff. Not bad at all
Seriously delicious dumplings and sushi.
My partner and I went today and it’s our first time eating in Arashi. We ordered their soft shell crab, takoyaki, okonomiyaki and teppanyaki beef set. We will definitely go back to this place to try the rest in their menu. 😊
Good atmosphere, good staff, fun and good food with reasonable prices. Really busy on the weekends, great for BYOs. Katsu is really delicious and loaded. Great atmosphere and friendly hosts.
Went here for my wedding anniversary. The service was amazing, chatty staff and great service. The highlight was definitely Teppanyaki Pepper Beef set and dumplings, so tasty and authentic. Highly recommend.
Have been here a few times and it's a great place (and good location) to eat at. The Chicken katsudon is a favourite of mine and would recommend that especially when they have it during their lunch time special. Can get a bit noisy during dinner time on a busy night but that's to be expected at a packed restaurant and on a weekend.
I love Arashi! Always have a good meal here.good atmosphere, a great place for a byo. Have also bought takeaways from here which were great.
I'd been here once before and it was just as good then as it was this time. The tofu,though it seems small at first was deliciously filling. Both times I've had the katsu curry set which I haven't been able to finish. It's really tasty. What I didn't like was that when I asked the difference between katsu don and katsu curry, I was told the katsu don was a katsu don . That didn't help me at all.
Being a byo Friday nights tend to get filled especially with bigger groups.
Went here for dinner and we were only ones there to begin with as they had just opened. The staff were friendly and recommended certain drinks when we asked about the Japanese alcoholic drinks. We also asked for two small plates to be served first and the rest afterwards and they remembered and did that correctly. Decor was cool and food was great! Only downfall was the portions on first sight compared to the price but we ordered quite a lot and I was full at the end. My boyfriends teriyaki beef was so tender too, very nice.
Went with some friends and was seated in the front of the restaurant, sitting on the floor, which was actually really nice. The food was great and was out less than 10 minutes after us ordering it. We got a variety of dishes, and didn't have a bad one. They were all really well cooked, and authentic too. Overall, a really delicious meal, I'd definitely eat here again.
I'm a little bit unsure what rating to give Arashi but I think a 3.5 would be about right. As a group of four we shared a variety of entrees and mains, my favourites being the dumplings, sashimi set and the omu raisu. I also liked the fact that the plates were presented in creative ways. So overall the food was very good and the sparkling wine we ordered made it all the more pleasant.
The only critique I have is that one of the waitresses was a bit abrupt. After our mains we were still finishing off our drinks when one of the waitresses said 'you need to go now'. To be fair they probably were expecting a busy night but it would have been better for them to have advised us of an appropriate time to leave much earlier.
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A fantastic evening with my boyfriend at Arashi on a Saturday night. We had been here before and had a less-than-pleasant experience being squeezed in at the back of the restaurant, full of rowdy 10+ BYO groups. However, when making a booking this time I requested to be seated at the front end of the restaurant, and they were very accommodating. We arrived for our 8pm booking and were immediately seated. The waitress gave us the perfect time to look at the menu and was friendly and efficient. We had soy beans, dumplings, octopus dough balls and sirloin skewers to start- all delicious and came out within minutes of each other. We both had set menu mains (sizzling plate, rice, miso, salad), bf had s/h crab and I had squid. All delicious, and came out together. We also had a large hot sake with our BYO wine. My only complaint (a very small one) was that we were very close to the next table- I could have reached out and touched their plates. However this didn't affects experience. All up the evening came to $88, which I was pleasantly surprised with, given the amount and quality of the food. Certainly recommend for groups or a date night- just be sure to request the front end!
BEST CHICKEN KARAAGE EVER!!!
Great food, we were so satisfied at our table of 8. Ordered a plethora of entree's. Only thing was the service could have been a bit more helpful. Felt as though we were putting the staff out, asking to order, asking for water for the table, asking for plates that were missing from the table. Great food, great entrees!
Amazing value for seriously yummy food!! Prawn wrapt in bacon skewers and pork belly skewers are a real winner!!!!!!!! Highly recommended for cheap, cheerful and delicious!!!
I went here for my 21st birthday dinner and was great! We had a table of 15 and they really looked after us. Great service and always checking in to seeing if your ok and if you need more drinks. All food I had was amazing and such a great big menu with something for everyone! Will be back for sure!!
I still think they do the best tempura set in Wellington I have had since I lived in Japan, right down to the sticky rice and miso. Return regularly.
This place is great! Food was delicious and so reasonably priced! Will definitely be back :)
I had some kind of teriyaki seafood hotplate which was amazing, I'm almost drooling as I write about it. Helps being a BYO restaurant as well, drinks are usually so expensive when dining out.
Fantastic! I booked on the day for a large group and were so happy to get a table, we arrived a bit late but the staff were understanding and seated us comfortably.
Would highly recommend the edamame and prawns wrapped in bacon, yum! The service was prompt and the food was hot (although our mains came out one at a time and it was a while until the whole table had meals). The cost was reasonable too!
Recently had dinner here and was very pleased with the way things went. They managed to squeeze us in even though it was on a busy night (before the Rugby match). The service we received were excellent as they kept coming back to check on us. It was also a pleasant surprise to be able to speak to an authentic japanese waitress.
For my entree i'd ordered the Arashi roll and the Katsu Set which surprised me with it's mouth drooling flavours.
I recommend to try these. Love it!
Overall, the service and atmosphere were superb and was impressed by their knowledge in the rugby world cup (supporting All Blacks and Japan). Food were just amazing. Definitely coming back.
Highly recommended!
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A great Japanese restaurant with an extensive and delicious menu. My partner and I dined at Arashi on a quiet Monday evening. We ordered 3 appetizers to share, 2 mains and 3 beers and it was a reasonable bill of $75.
We had karaage chicken, octopus balls and prawns wrapped in bacon to start off. All absolutely yummy, especially the prawns! Although we were expecting 2 skewers, but got 3 prawns on one skewer (perhaps we didn’t read the menu correctly). Definitely want to try making these at home.
My partner had a seafood noodle soup dish for his main (sorry can’t remember the exact names) and he really enjoyed it. The broth of the soup was really good, it tasted similar to miso soup but way better! I had the teriyaki salmon on rice. This was also delicious but perhaps had a bit to much rice.
The service was prompt and efficient. They gave us plenty of time to order and the food came out quickly. I will definitely recommend this Japanese restaurant to friends and will be back in the near future!
One of the better Japanese restaurants I've been too. There is a good atmosphere, even though it is always quite busy you can still have a nice dinner and conversation. The food is very good and within the expected price range. My salmon set was delicious, and had just the right amount of everything to be satisfying but not overly full or hungry.
Good for groups, both small and large. Would definitely recommend.
Superb service and food. Quiet when we arrived at 6.30pm but absolutely packed by the time we left. Quantities of food represent value for money, and the menu has enough variety to suit everyone. Highly recommended.
Went there for dinner on a week day. The place was busy enough. Staff were nice, place was clean and tidy and the food was fantastic!! One of the best Japanese I have been to in Wellington. I would definitely recommend!!
Went to this place last night on a whim and I am so glad we did! The dinner menu is much more extensive than the lunch and you get rather a lot of different Japanese food which is unusual for one restaurant to serve.
The service was good and our food came quickly. It was presented well and in very cute dishes and it all tasted amazing!
They serve Sushi, Tempura, Ramen, Udon, Soba, Don (rice meals with meat and veges),Kushiyaki (for which it is named. meat on sticks!) and an assortment of entree foods such as dumplings and spring rolls. There is a Vegetable section too which include seaweed salad! yum.
Sake and Tea are in abundance though we didn't try either.
The women's bathroom (downstairs) was in an acceptable condition and had two doors between it and the restaurant. I did not venture into the mens but my boyfriend told me it wasn't bad but is upstairs.
I did not try the sushi!
Definitely one of my favourite Wellington restaurants! The staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is absolutely fantastic and not too expensive. I would highly recommend this place to anyone :)
... an open relaxed vibe, friendly staff serve up excellent japanese food from sushi and sashimi to teriyaki salmon and udon noodles ...
Fantastic Japanese food served by polite and attentive staff. The menu is the usual Japanese dishes, with the addition of some mixed combo plates and Japanese barbecued skewers.
I highly recommend the grilled salmon skewers as they were the best salmon I've eaten in a long time. The prices were decent though the atmosphere was somewhat sparse.
I was very sad when they missed an item on my delivery. After I informed them of the error, they were very apologetic and wrote a cute card!! So amazing! 🤩
After all the drama!! The noodles were delivered and they were so yummy!!! 🤤
This restaurant isn't fantastic, but I keep.coming back and have been doing so for nearly 10 years.
Why? The food isn't anything special. At best, it's at the good end of average. The restaurant itself is often very noisy (especially if there are groups - it's popular with groups because they allow BYO), and the staff are busy. On the other hand, service is quick, and the prices are very reasonable. I think that's why I keep coming back. This place is reliable - not great food, but ok, inexpensive and fast.
My favourite restaurant by far! I come here often. The food is so good and well worth the price. Best teriyaki chicken I have ever had. The staff are so friendly and always ensure the customers are happy! Highly recommend.
Went there for lunch. Food was delicious for a good price (17$ /p) and staff very lovely. Don't understand the bad reviews because we had a great experience there !
Okay, Arashi Kushiyaki is honestly one of the best resurants I have been to ever. Great food, lovely people and did I mention great food? Very reasonable prices and a great menu with lots of options for adults and kids. Will visit again in the near future.
Service was delightful. Food unique and wonderful. Especially loved the potatoes croguette and the karaage and the grill salmon and the .... so it goes on. Food is light and fresh tasting. We’ve been a few times and not been disappointed. It can be noisy, but wasn’t this time.
Amazing food. Best in Japanese cuisine in Wellington. Top tier service too. Especially from the young chinese boy.
So I was kind of iffy about this place because of the reviews, but I really wanted to try their VISAWOAP crayfish ramen. Absolutely delicious. At first it was okay but the more I ate, the more I wanted. Broth was top notch. Ramen was cooked nicely with still a bit of chew to it. Service was okay, but looking at the opening times, they probably work 12+ hours a day 7 days a week so I'd feel the same way too.
The food was delicious - we all loved our meals - so good. On the skewers make sure you read carefully if you are getting 1 or 3 because they are mixed up. My friend got one not the three she expected and was annoyed (cuz they are good and you would want more ;) The staff was fine - polite. I had basic teriyaki chicken and rice and miso soup. We brought our own wine - no problem, just small corking fee. It's not cozy but it does have ok ambiance. If the music was chilled and traditional it would have been better. There is I think one table or two with seating on the floor as well.
Delicious. Tasty. Great prices. Quick service. I will definitely go again. Highly recommend
The chairs don't have any back rest which adds to the atmosphere of it being an authentic restaurant. But it's uncomfortable. The food is delicious and the staff were nice and brought our food quickly. I recommend the karage meal set, it's a delicious crispy chicken with rice with a side of miso soup and salad
Great restaurant! Love their Japanese food. Great place for group dining. 😁 Had the chicken karaage don buri - it was beautifully crispy and the meat was juicy and tender.
I highly recommend going to this restaurant the service is great, food is delicious and everything is at a reasonable price. It is a very busy restaurant but they somehow get the food out pretty fast and the plating is quite pretty. They also have lovely wines and desserts one of my favourite dish was the Kushiyaki skewers. Recommend going for a girls night out or even with kids for great sushi.
From the moment you step into Arashi Kushiyaki Bar, you are greeted with warm hospitality. The attentive service and delicious izakaya-style dishes make it a favorite among locals.
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