Best Chicken Karaage in Wellington

2 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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Highwater Eatery
Highwater Eatery
90/100 (444 ratings)
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Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lemonade
Sparkling Water
Oyster
Babaganoush
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chicken Karaage
Venison Tartare
Flounder
Fish
Lamb
Meringue White Chocolate Raspberry
Steak
Eggs Any Way with Sourdough Toast & Organic Butter
Burrata
Lamb Kofta on Flatbread
Oysters
Wagyu beef
Chocolate Passionfruit Sesame
Chicken Meal for Two
Red wine
Persian Spiced Lamb
Duck Hearts Nettle Puree Vincotto on Milk Bread
Sit down
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"The food was delicious love the little side of pickled cucumber but one third of the pork chops was fat which I didn’t like so much. The oysters..."
Alice
"A gem of the Wellington CBD, my friends and I have always considered it the top one restaurant in Wellington. Every dish is full of surprises. The..."
Anthony
"This food was CRAZY good The lamb was probably the most delicious lamb I've ever had, my girlfriend isn't usually a fan of lamb and she loved it..."
David Hiskett
"Modern restaurant with great food. Came early on a Tuesday night and it was almost full by the time we had our mains. Most of us enjoyed the smaller..."
Jacquelin Tsui
"This was the best food I've had in Wellington! We had suuuuuuch an incredibly soft and juicy lamb dish 🐑 the staff were all lovely and the vibe..."
Chris Lamb
"The second time around this restaurant. It has a 5 🌟 service and food. They offer a perfect balance between very simply ingredients and kind of..."
María Paz Cárcamo Agüero
"For me this is by far the best restaurant in Wellington. Amazing food, with impecable sourcing of ingredients and cooking, one of the best natural..."
Benny Schwartzman
"Food was amazing, every dish was flavourful and delicious and would eat them over again. Efficient and friendly service, great ambience. Highly..."
Helen Joe
"Very thoughtfully curated wine list with the best offerings from NZ & International. Loved the menu & sincere, kind and friendly staff. Interior is..."
Michelle Fraser
"Very nice lunch, amazingly flavourful. I also appreciated the impeccable service despite being a party of one. The only minor criticism is the wine..."
Karin Schoch
"This is a great place. Relaxed atmosphere offering excellent food. All dishes we had where perfect. And the service was without doubt one of the best..."
Detlef
"Wonderful place lower Cuba street. The menu is designed to be shared with a variety of dish sizes on offer. Great list of wines and cocktails to go..."
Sonia Gowan
"Devine. I wish the Yuzu foam on the oysters came as a cocktail! Burratta & permission delicious. Every mouthful of the flounder was scrumptious! But..."
Bree Gray
"We had a terrific dinner for four here. The service, and the food were very good. The waitress was very efficient and helpful, explaining each dish..."
Greg Thomas
"I was recommended a fragrant drop of red wine after sampling two reds. A great, extensive wine list with exotic choices. For dinner I chose the..."
Shay Zhang
"Walked past this little gem and was captured by the sophisticated design and contemporary decor. The menu didn’t look overly exciting but wow,..."
Jerry Wong
"I don't know how much traffic this place usually gets but it wasn't super busy when I was there at dinner. It definitely needs to be talked about..."
Josh Young
Tatsushi
Tatsushi
89/100 (1335 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Sushi
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Asian
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Salmon Sashimi
Chicken Katsu Curry
Tuna Sashimi
Sake Taster
Chicken Karaage
Salad
Matcha Tiramisu
Tuna
Sparkling Sake
Salmon
Large Sashimi Plate
Fish Soup
Black Tiger Prawn Tempura
Assorted Sashimi Bowl
Sunoyory Roku Gin
Curry
Sake 180ml
Deep-Fried Soft Shell Crab Karaage
Tempura
Japanese Style Deep Fried Chicken
Spicy Salted
Fish
Bento from the Blackboard
Sashimi
Vegan Bento Bowl
Spicy chicken wings
Chicken steak
Miso Soup
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"Lovely Japanese themed decorations around the store, friendly staffs and authentic tastes..."
Crystal
"great authentic japanese food. Had their set Yon, whichbcame with sake, sashimi fried chicken and chazuke. sashimi were fresh, fried chic & tempura..."
AA
"Had a Bento. Attention to detail was outstanding and the flavours were something akin to something you would find in an out of the way Ryokan in..."
Lance Mates
"Second time here. Food was delicious and the prices are worth it for what you get. Would have liked for the food to have come out together but other..."
Michele Thammavong
"I had the pickled dish, the Gyu Tataki (seared beef rare middle), spicy chicken wings, Snapper Chasuke, Tarakihi sushi, and that was the perfect..."
James Ong
"Visited this place Thursday night with some friend's. I tried Sashimi for the first time and it was an enjoyable experience. I tried white fish..."
Sharon Harvey
"One of my favourite restaurants in Welly. Humble, hearty and authentic Japanese food. Well priced with good service and cost atmosphere. Great..."
Hen
"Really good food. Refined and prepared with precision. The food here is very different from other Japanese restaurants. The quality of ingredients is..."
Mighty Will
"Highly recommend as a family friendly venue with good attentive service. They back up their interior design with an entirely viewable kitchen with..."
Garcon ...
"Walked in during the busy lunchtime rush on Friday and they squeezed us (comfortably) in.  Despite the restaurant being full our orders were filled..."
Leeanne Coppard
"A massive menu with apparently authentic Japanese cuisine. Lots of sashimi and also good vegetarian options. I got the Tofu Steaks that came with a..."
Alana McConnell
"Love this restaurant! Great variety on a lengthy menu, staff were friendly and professional, food portions/quality were equal to their price, and the..."
Anna
"My Japanese friend invited us here for dinner while a friend of his was visiting from Kyushu, Japan. He said it is the only authentic Japanese..."
Siobhan
"Excellent Japanese in the heart of Wellington.Ate here on a Friday evening, glorious. From the home made tofu, to the delicate tempura and..."
David_K
"Unique and Excellent!Tatsushi is authentically Japanese.The head chef and all the staff are Japanese andonly Japanese is spoken in the..."
James
"Best japanese in Wellington without a doubt. Very authentic. Have eaten there more than a dozen times and always had the freshest sashimi. If you..."
Brent Williams
"Japanese done well. Best in Wellington that I have had. Great value, awesome execution, even better value. This is my go to Japanese restaurant...."
Shayne671
"It reminds me of being in Japan, enjoying simple fresh traditional food. Highly recommend getting a mixture of different dishes and sharing...."
Damon
"Best sashimi in Wellington :-) The fish is always fresh and tastey, but this is not a sushi restaurant so strictly for those who love sashimi...."
Lee
"Favourite restaurant in wellington! Authentic Japanese food, seasonally changing menu and excellent service everytime. Nothing bad can be said about..."
Foodyum
"Tatsushi is quite a small space, so it was crowded during the weekday lunch hour, but we were still able to score a table next to the window to enjoy..."
Audra Lord
"One of the best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in Wellington.  You can tell this by the patrons who are dining here, you will definitely..."
Rosemary Young
"I think this resto is very underrated. If you like Japanese food, this by far was the best Jap place in Wellington. From the starters, to the batter..."
Jessie De Paula Baylon
"Delicious, fresh food, carefully presented, and delivered thoughtfully at well-timed intervals. Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere. The staff..."
Sarah Rachel Barton
"Having lived in Japan for a few years and having a Japanese wife, she was recommended this place by her friends, and let me tell you, it does not..."
Julian Garrett
"Great Japanese restaurant. Always return because the food is JAPANESE (japanese flavours and textures) made by Japanese! Their Tempura Udon is all..."
Wallace Tulloch
"Have just eaten here with my parents. It was a chance find, but I was so impressed I've signed up to menu mania to write a review. The food was so..."
Eve
"Absolutely fantastic. The pride and care of Tatsushi is evident down the meticulous plating and fresh ingredients. Have been three times this..."
Claire
"Definitely the best Japanese restaurant in Wellington (unless there are some I haven't heard of!). TATSUSHI is a small restaurant with minimal..."
Shaun Tolnay
"Possibly my new favourite Japanese joint in Wellington (or first equal with Kazu Yakitori). Very impressed with the quality of ingredients used...."
Marcus K
"We were very impressed with Tatsushi, the menu is unique with lots of different things to try. The meals were generally very good -..."
David Benjes
"Have eaten here several times now, tried several options and have enjoyed every meal. They have different daily specials and change the menu.I..."
Paul Gillespie
"Ate here yesterday for lunch and loved it. The dining area has a clean modernist feel without being either too sparse or too contrived (very..."
Mhairead Connor
"We went to Tatsushi for lunch less than two weeks after it opened and were very impressed! The sushi has the hallmarks of a highly trained and very..."
Elle Morgan-Thomas
"As Italian tourists we followed the suggestion of our lonely planet guide and I confirm that here you can taste the authentic Japanese cuisine. Fresh..."
Ornella A.
"Tatsushi Japanese Restaurant in Wellington exceeded my expectations in every way. The diverse menu offered an array of authentic Japanese dishes,..."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"The food we had here was AMAZING! I had the Salmon Teriyaki and my daughter had the Chicken Teriyaki. The salmon was sooo tender, it was cooked to..."
Mary Cheung
"If you long for a great representation of a traditional Japanese bento meal then Tatsushi is the place to come. The styling and service will whisk..."
Ella Bee
"Highly recommend! We were recommended by a local and had a beautiful experience here. Lovely service, great atmosphere, good pricing, and exceptional..."
Amelia Hamlin
"The sashimi was nice, however the lunch menu is limited to only a few variety of fish. I would definitely return to try their more extensive dinner..."
Filip S
"A very nice restaurant! Real good sushi and delicious matcha tiramisu. It is true that it is not cheap but taste and quality are excellent..."
PopS Production
"It was a real treat. We enjoyed the large sashimi plate, the tiger prawn tempura, the soft shell crab, the agedashi tofu and the tuna soup. Highly..."
Davide Baj
"Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere, this is somewhere you should really go if you would like to try some real Japanese food. Sashimi and sushi..."
Jason Yang
"The agedashi tofu was amazing and was my favourite..."
Lisa L
"After a wonderful diner we left my glasses. Next morning we took off for Auckland. They were so nice to send them to our next hotel! Paul from the..."
paul wijts
"Great food, one of the more authentic Japanese restaurants in Wellington. Will recommend getting the sashimi..."
Jonathan Luo
"Very nice and relaxed atmosphere suitable for families or couples. Food tasted great and staff gave a lot of attention to service. The highlights..."
Roy Chong
"Great eatery in a new location. Food and service was genuine and very enjoyable. Good selection of sake, plum wine and other unique beverages...."
Sujata Annavarapu
"Authentic Japanese cuisine in town. Our family’s favourite dinning place. Good service and delicious food with reasonable price. Never disappoint..."
Maggie Fung
"The food was so delicious, we went for the set menu as we had never been there before. Salad, refreshing, miso out of this world, chicken tender and..."
Sheree