Kinji Japanese - Christchurch

This restaurant is a fantastic lunchtime spot! If you’re unsure about what to order, just ask the friendly staff, and they’re usually happy to help with your request. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. They offer a variety of options, including sushi, dumplings, karaage chicken, and bento boxes, to name a few.

You know you’ve stumbled upon something special when you enter on a rainy Monday night and the restaurant is bustling with people. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and delicious, served atop a bed of micro herbs and greens that I simply couldn't resist finishing in just 10 minutes. The red prawns were the highlight for me, exactly as I had envisioned them. The beef tataki was also quite impressive, featuring crispy garlic flakes, paper-thin slices of Parmesan, and a perfectly balanced dressing. The thinly sliced onion and salad complemented the dish beautifully. Definitely give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!

This is an amazing, truly authentic Japanese restaurant! The sashimi, scampi sashimi, oysters, grouper head, and beef tataki are all delicious! It’s the best Japanese restaurant in New Zealand!

This is my favourite Japanese in Christchurch. There isn’t much ambience in this tiny eatery but the food and polite staff more then make up for it. I tend to go for the dinner bento which is delicious and filling. <br/ <br/ The salmon sashimi is very fresh and the tempura batter is light and crispy. The chicken teriyaki is well marinated and juicy. I also had the takoyaki to start which was probably the weaker dish due to the tougher texture of the batter used. <br/ <br/ Overall I found the service to be good and fast for a busy Thursday evening!

Favourite place to go in Christchurch! So affordable and such amazing quality Japanese! In love! The staff are great and the food is quick! Also try the octopus balls and sizzling plate