Kohan - Lake Tekapo

Japanese, Sushi, Vegan
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Kohan

Kohan
3.9 / 5 (15 reviews)

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Kohan restaurant offers a blend of traditional Japanese cuisine with a focus on accommodating dietary restrictions. Diners can find a selection of vegan and vegetarian options, though the shared kitchen practices may concern strict vegans and vegetarians. Popular dishes include a vegan bento box and fresh veggie sushi, praised for their flavors and variety. The restaurant also takes food allergies seriously, providing clear indications for gluten-free options and inquiring about potential allergens. The ambiance is complemented by friendly service, making it a recommended spot for those seeking a unique dining experience, albeit with some caution regarding cross-contamination.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Cynthia

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 15 reviews

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great place! they have a vegan menu with plenty of options. we had the veggie stirfry great variety and super fresh, the veggie sushi was delicious and so was the agedashi tofu. didn’t expect to find such a gem in tekapo. highly recommend. staff is super friendly. View all feedback.

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We have made enquiries at Kohan restaurant for booking a meal to celebrate my birthday only to be told very clearly that kitchen utensils and oils etc. are shared with non vegan and vegetarian foods. FYI: our kitchenware, cookware, cooking oils( deep fryer), utensils are shareable among all food that we serve to our dedicated customers. if you are restrictively vegetarian, our vegetarian menu are not meet your reques... View all feedback.

armome
20.12.2023

This is a genuine Japanese restaurant that takes food allergies seriously. They were very attentive and asked if my partner had any egg allergies to ensure our safety. The menu clearly indicates options that are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free upon request. The food was delicious, but it is worth noting that they cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free environment, so those with celiac disease may want to exercise caution.

Great place! they have a vegan menu with plenty of options. we had the veggie stirfry great variety and super fresh, the veggie sushi was delicious and so was the agedashi tofu. didn’t expect to find such a gem in tekapo. highly recommend. staff is super friendly.

We have made enquiries at Kohan restaurant for booking a meal to celebrate my birthday only to be told very clearly that kitchen utensils and oils etc. are shared with non vegan and vegetarian foods. FYI: our kitchenware, cookware, cooking oils( deep fryer), utensils are shareable among all food that we serve to our dedicated customers. if you are restrictively vegetarian, our vegetarian menu are not meet your request. I feel very strongly that this establishment should be removed from HappyCow listings as it 's inclusion leads to an assumption that Vegetarian and Vegan options are available when clearly they are not.

dooley-cynthia
29.03.2023

This is a genuine Japanese restaurant that takes food allergies seriously. They inquired about my partner's egg allergy to ensure a safe dining experience. The menu clearly marks gluten-free options and accommodates requests for gluten-free dishes. The food was delicious; however, they did mention on the menu that they cannot guarantee against cross-contamination. This may not be the best choice for individuals with celiac disease.

dooley-cynthia
16.02.2023

This was the only thing we could find with vegan options in the area. The bottom of the menu says ask server for vegetarian menu, so we did. We got a vegan bento box with some salads, rice, pickled vegetables, tempura stir fry. It was filling but expensive. Service was very friendly.

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