We were a party of 10, it was a great service with delicious food, not huge portions but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks!! :) Don't really understand some of the negative comments below
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
+4
Amazing food and really good service and atmosphere. Only downside is the price but almost worth it for the experience! Definitely will be coming back though.
Had a wonderful tasty and entertaining dinner - enjoyed the set menu with lots of variety. Will certainly be back in the future. No idea why this place has a low rating, its much much than that.
Been here with a group of friends we find it really entertaining the teppanyaki is really fun and great experience, chefs have great service! Food was decent too and especially if you go with a group of people for the teppanyaki service!
Great fun!! the food was delicious, the chef was entertaining and got everyone at the table involved. We ordered the set menu which was a great choice, enjoyed a variety of foods and everything was fresh and hot - the bonus of it being cooked in stages in front of you. Unfortunately not all of us managed to catch the egg (or the rice) but it only served to make the experience more fun.
Came here for dinner on a Monday night and ordered the Tokyo set menu. Our chef for the night, Tony, delivered a scrumptious feast which I could hardly fault. The highlights included melt-in-the-mouth fish along with a tender and juicy steak and succulent chicken. These were delivered alongside an impressive display of lightening fast knife skills and hotplate fire antics. We were also challenged to catch our food - an amusing and exciting way to start our meal. I would firmly recommend Fujiyama as a reasonably priced, friendly and entertaining dining experience, not to be overlooked by anyone in Wellington.
I was a bit worried about going due to the not so great reviews, but I had a great experience!!!
My husband and I took our 4 children to the restaurant last night and were greeted with friendly staff and seated in front of a grill.
We ordered a set menu and the chef was great, and the kids loved the show he put on and so did we.
The food was great and the service was amazing.
A Great restaurant for families as well as couples
Gold 25% OFF(JOEFIS) Joe F G
+3.5
Main Thing Food Was Good Waited A Long Time For The Chef To Come To Our Table The Menu Looks Like It Was From Years Ago,Too Little Staff and The Place Needs To Be Renovated. Overall It was Not Bad The Food Really Paid Up For The Cons But I will Come Another Time To Try Other Stuff Because They Had Lots Of Good Stuff On The Menu! Will Recommend To Try It Out!
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I was pleasantly surprised when my partner and our close friends decided to take me here for my birthday last Friday 31/10/2014 - I had thought that we were going to the Ramen Shop in Newtown.
It was my first time to Fujiyama, although having been to Japan before and also having eaten teppanyaki in Auckland at Daikoku a number of times, I knew what to expect. I was blown away - yes, the restaurant is owned and operated by Chinese (not ideal for a Japanese restaurant), but the service was exceptional, as was the food.
Our chef did a great job of making our dinner a cooking performance, making us catch eggs (my partner missed his), bits of omelette, and bowls of rice. The food tasted amazing, and they chilled our wine for us (which we brought - BYO), ensuring it continued to taste fresh and cool throughout our evening.
While Fujiyama has a slightly hefty price tag (we went for Set B, which is $30 a person), it is a great treat, and you feel very full afterwards so it is great value for money. I would totally recommend Fujiyama :-)
This is a really fun way to enjoy japanese BBQ food. The chef cooks the meal in front of you and you play several games trying to catch the flying egg pieces. Definitely entertaining. Fujiyama is one of the only places to have casual fun and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time. The prawns were definitely my favourite which was cooked in a special japanese sauce and the teriyaki chicken was tender and moist. The steak was also a highlight for our family. We had an absolute wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.
I went to there with my friends last week!!! We had nice barbecue food there...The chef cooked meals in front of us, which was really different from other Japanese restaurant. It was such a show!!! The chef was awesome!!! We really enjoyed the game part there!!! Although i dropped the egg, the show was interesting anyway...We all ordered the set menu that day. The salad sauce was beautiful and the yummy sauce for the prawns was also very nice. High recommend to have a party there!!! It is such a fun place to go!!!
Agree totally with the review below. Great place for a fun meal with friends. Used deal voucher. Will definitely go back. The Chef was very entertaining.
A group of friends and I went to try this place out with the help of deal vouchers. We went on a busy Friday night, and wow, the atmosphere is fabulous!
The whole experience of Teppanyaki was really exciting and just a great way to have fun with friends. We ordered the Tokyo set, and the fish was tender and delicious, as well as the chicken. Really worth the try!
After reading some of these reviews, I must stress that this restaurant is not a 'fancy' restaurant, and it's not suppose to! It's a casual BBQ restaurant with a great twist. Definitely recommend to people who intend on going with large group of friends to catch up or even families with children! Very entertaining. Will definitely be coming back.
Food was plentiful and well priced. Definitely recommend the set menus e.g tokyo etc, it may look like a hefty price to pay, but definitely worth getting. The main course meals are small and pricey however the set menus have everything and ensure the fujiyama experience!
For the price of $36.90 we had salad and miso soups for entres, and then the chef cooked a combination of steak, fish, prawns, chicken, vegetables and also fried rice. I don't understand how the reviews say this place is not value for money! Place them all out on a huge dish simultaneously and you have a bargain!
If you're looking for a cheap meal for $10 i recommend elsewhere, whereas if you're looking for a fun night out with the girls/family and willing to spend, then this place is definitely recommended.
It is important that you understand Teppanyaki before you come here. Yes, the chefs will throw food at you. No, it's not a great place for a romantic date. Yes, do BYO wine.
Went here recently for a 21st dinner, was absolutely spectacular. When we sat (were still waiting for a couple) we ordered the mixed tempura plate to keep us going as it was quite busy. Perfect tempura, no faults there.
When the chef came out, we had all decided on the set menu, to get a taste of everything. The amount of food you get for the $30 set B is outstanding, they start you off with salad and miso while the chef gets the hotplate going, and then he will cook course by course as you eat what he has just finished making.
Food was all perfect, a bit of a show in front of you on the grill, lovely atmosphere and all reasonably priced.
Highly recommended, a booking of 6-8 is the ideal size to get your own bar to sit around.
To enjoy this restaurant you need to have your expectations managed and clear. It is like crossing the idea of a restaurant with a night at the theatre. The food is excellent. The 'theatre' of being cooked for by a chef in front of you is superb - but don't go for a romantic dinner it is entertainment...the chef throws bowls of rice as part of the whole thing...The service can be interpreted as 'unfriendly and impersonal' from a Kiwi perspective in fact it is authentic Japanese - to be servile and unintrusive is to show respect. However they are very friendly if you show that is the experience you want.Cheers Jake Pearce
recently been for the first time, poor decor but very attentive staff, most helpful,language was a bit of a barrier,but we embrace diff. cultures - beautiful food, from, steak to prawns, superbly cooked, the chefs are not stuck up, totally relaxed and confident. My kids are under 10 and they had the best fun with the chef. BYO instead of choosing from wine list. :)
Not a bad place at all. The food is good and the cook is even better...providing entertainment while you eat and while he's cooking. The waitreses aren't around as much or attendtive, but it could be a cultural thing. Décor is just ok nothing too fancy. So many menu options - due to the BBQ options, this tends to make ordering a bit confusing so needs the waiters assistance.
This restaurant is absaloutly fantastic! I went there for my brothers 50th birthday last month and had a ball! Fantastic menu, staff & food! I highly recommend it for any occasion!
I have been to this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed with the food or staff. It's not a five star restaurant, it doesn't pretend to be so don't expect haute cuisine. Great entertainment and the food is so yummy.
The service of the waitresses and hosts is typical for a japanese restaurant in NZ and it can me misinterpreted as uncaring or surly to some but all staff are very helpful if you ask! I have been there many times now and the food is always delicious and there is always enough to eat, but not so much you feel stuffed full. The bathrooms are clean but but flash, but for what the place is, it would almost seem odd for them to have glitzy new bathrooms. The plum wine/liquer is delicious, but I'd suggest if you are wanting wine make good use of their byo policy, the wine list isn't flash.
Wonderful food, great entertainment as it is cooked, great atmosphere with friends but not a place to dine alone or take wriggling children. I'd recommend no one under 10.
Enjoy!
Visited for my daughter's 18th Birthday, table of nine. Yes,drinks were very slow to arrive but the food was amazing. Everyone was friendly and the rice-bowl catching wonderful. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it to anyone! Thank you! ありがとう
I’ve been coming to this place for years and are in my top 3 restaurants in Wellington. Food is always so flavourful and tasty with good portion sizes. The vegetarian set is delicious and is my new favourite. They play interactive games which are always fun for the kids. The guy at the counter is always so welcoming and nice. I wish I caught the name of the chef that I had last time because he is my favourite and cooks everything perfectly.
Had a really awesome dinner here with my family. It was my first time experiencing the food being made in front of me. Even though we shared an extended dining table with other patrons, it felt very private nonetheless! The ‘cooking show’ was so much fun for us all, and we were in awe at the chef’s amazing talent. He was very engaging and friendly and the food was incredible. Very filling and it was quite nice having breaks in between each different meal to watch and chat and enjoy each thing that was made. Catching the rice and the egg was hilarious! The food was all mouth watering and the ice cream at the end topped it off. We all really enjoyed ourselves and the staff were all lovely. Nice authentic gem to find in the Wellington foodie scene! Will definitely be returning. I recommend the emperor meal (sorry if I have that wrong. It was the $65 set meal and included fish, chicken, steak, rice, green tea, ice cream etc)
I went there with my partner to have dinner the first day of the year and we had such a good time.
The chef was amazing and entertained us with his teppan skills, plus the food was absolutely delicious.
Even if they were clearly understaffed, our server did his best to serve our drinks as fast as he could, which was very appreciated.
100% recommended.
Great food & entertainment! Love this place! The best part is that it's only a short stroll from the crowded spots, just don't tell too many people 😄
Henry Cooper (Rickenbacker)
+5
Been here many times over the years. Consistent, quality, delicious food every time. If Ben is your chef, you're in for a good time. Would recommend the Kai Set. Fujiyama is a must try.
A fun family eatery with fresh food and a live show of teppanyaki grill cooking. Teppan grilling are typically propane-heated, flat-surfaced, and are widely used to cook food in front of guests at Japanese restaurants. The knife show at these premises are basic, but fun for the family.
Me and my son loved it. Couldn't ask for better service and cooking. Thanks heaps
Our team had our Christmas party here today and all had a wonderful time. They opened for lunch just for us and had one very skilled staff member who made the drinks, cooked the food, entertained us and then took our payment. He was amazing, so patient and friendly, didn't try to rush us. Thanks so much for a lovely time. 😊
Food is absolutely delicious here. Everything thing is delicious and the overall experience of the food being prepared it excellent. I enjoyed the whole night and portion size is perfect. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Parking was a bit hard and Google maps took us behind the restaurant, but the mission was so worth it. The customer service was amazing they were fun, you catch the egg in ur mouth if you can haha they flip bowls and u have to catch it. If you don't want to that's fine. The food was cooked infront of you, they communicate to your liking. It is pricey but you can choose a cheap one which is also good !! And the experience plus food is worth it. The amount you get is definitely worth it 👍😇 thankyou for a lovely time
Great entertainment by the chef. The food was very nice and there was plenty of it over the many courses. The restaurant could do with a bit of modernisation but it is ok. Need more attention to keeping the drinks flowing. They seemed to miss out on a good amount of extra income. Overall a very good group experience.
Was great ! The chefs did an amazing job entertaining the group and funny trick shots. Remember to catch the rice bowl if you do go there ! Makes the dining out experience interactive which you can't get in many other places. One staff member ignored me when I asked for help which wasn't very nice but it seems all the other staff was great, kind and good at what they do.
Great food, friendly service and unique, definitely worth a visit
Had my son's 21st birthday here & we thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
The food & service was great with the bonus of chefs cooking and entertaining us with their skills.
I've developed a taste for warm Saki now 👍
The price of the evening was very reasonable as well.
Thank you very much 😊
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