22 Best Japanese Restaurants near Wellington

“TLDR: Best pad thai, and also best fried rice I've ever had.

I eat out 5 nights a week all over the country - so I eat a lot of good thai food. I've eaten here twice just to make sure.... this is definitely the best pad thai and fried rice I've ever had.

The pad thai has this sweetness to it, and the fried rice is incredibly soft and fluffy. The veges in both are wonderfully fresh and perfectly cooked. It's phenomenal.

Very very few restaurants manage to keep 4.9 stars after 50 reviews. There's a very good reason this place has managed... it's absolutely delicious.

Order. Order now. You'll be happy you did.“

“My friends and I visited Sushi Moto on Saturday, 6-6-26, and we had an excellent time. We shared several dishes, and everything was good to excellent, but I wanted to write about the Pacific Ocean Roll. The sushi chef created a masterful dish today. The fish was fresh and flavorful. The rice was sweet. The honey mustard perfectly complimented the sweetness of the ingredients. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it… Anyway, the reception was welcoming. The service was attentive. The atmosphere was calm and quiet. The prices were reasonable. There is a Pacific Ocean roll waiting for me in the future. Thank you for a perfect lunch.“

“pleased with each take out“

“It’s a family ran business. Everybody is so nice and helpful. We always go there on a Friday night with 10 people unannounced. And they always make room for us somewhere. They’re just very nice. Their food is always so hot and so fresh we just love it. I would definitely recommend it to my best friends. 🤩“

“Great food and wonderful service. Mike the owner does a great job making sure every dish is fresh and delish ❤️“

“Very nice lunch. The lady always takes care of us when we visit, and always makes us feel welcomed. The lunch specials that they offer is definitely the best bang for your buck. The soup is probably one of the best soups that I have had, and it paired nicely with the pork shumai that we shared. My wife got the Pad Thai with chicken, which was flavorful, and the peanut sauce complemented well with her dish. For myself, I ordered the Pad Bamee which was a very tasty dish with a delicious sauce and fresh vegetables. The rice we also shared was a good touch. Overall, even though its one lady working at lunch, she does make sure everyone is taken care of. This is one of the best asian places in town and I would highly recommend!“

“Not really sure what the other reviews are talking about, but this food was absolutely delicious. The chicken teriyaki was fresh with rice and veggies which made it an awesome lunch. I thought the staff was friendly and very accommodating. I will be returning!“

“I booked for a party of 24 and it wasn’t until i arrived that i learned that the tables only seat 20 and the other guests have to sit somewhere else. The food was great and so was the entertainment but our table only got 1 menu…for 20 people. My parents sat in a different table (because of the lack of space) and they didn’t even get a menu, but the guests that arrived AFTER them did, do with information what you will. I also don’t know if they just don’t own spoons but i asked for one and got a plastic spoon. Besides those inconveniences, the hibachi chefs were awesome and so was the food.“

“I first came here on 04/19 and was greeted nicely by the staff. I was with my 2 year old and the guy gave us a little cup of watermelon flavored bubbles for my son to try and he loved it. Just ordered it again today for delivery and didn't even a single grain of rice on the plate. I would've taken a picture had I not been ravenous for food. Highly recommend.“

“Best sushi in the area have tried others and Always return to sushi king“

“Delicious food my husband and i love especially if you go durante the week“

“buena atención y muy rápido me atendieron“

“We love dining here! Jonny is the best server! We will definitely be back for the sweet and sour chicken and Thai donuts. ❤️“

“Silk rice whispers secrets to the sea,
Silver fish glides, calm and free.
Wasabi sparks like sudden rain,
Soy sauce hums a salty refrain.
In one small bite, the ocean sings,
A quiet joy on seaweed wings.

Thank You!“

“I've been to Cha Cha several times through the years. usually I reserve it for special events and everytime I go the food is always good and the staff is always polite. It's my usual go to for good Japanese food. I do want to set some expectations for anyone reading this, however. This is not a grandiose, 5 star elegant and fancy place and the menu is pretty decent and covers most anyones needs, but isn't quite the largest either. That is fine as what they have, is great! If you're looking for an upscale, overpriced bland food restaurant. This is not your place. There's major chains for that. If you're looking for genuinely good Japanese food, a cozy atmosphere, and an overall great place to get some Udon, have a Kirin and have a good time, than this is the place. Keep up the amazing work!“

“C’est la 1 ère fois que mange ici , j’ai bien aimé et le service est excellent. Je vous le recommande.“

“Absolutely delicious, fresh and unique sushi! An experience🍣 you won’t want to miss! Perfect for a special occasion!“

“Thier special fresh green tea is phenomenal just like Japan! Come here for genuine green tea and sushi is better than most“

“Always great! The food is amazing!“

“We celebrated our kids' birthday here tonight and it was lovely. We did hibachi and it was great! It was a weekday during dinnertime and we didn't have a wait. The chef gave us a good show and he was funny. I love how he asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. Then he would remember and incorporate it into the show.

The servers took wonderful care of us. And they even brought ice cream out at the end and sang for the kids.

Hibachi is a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, or really, for any time. The food was good. If possible try to tip the chef. We'll be back next year if not before.“

“Amazing food, good price, GREAT service“

“First time at this location and it was just as delicious as the others. Love sushi Yama, definitely coming back.“