Aki Sushi & Japanese Cafe

Aki Sushi & Japanese Cafe

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+64 3-357 0123+ Add website
Hours
Mon
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$3.00 – $23.00
CUISINES
Japanese, Sushi, Healthy, Street Food, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
meals, features
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
About
Authentic Japanese cheff makes fresh Japanese cuisine by our original recipes. Donburis are good for lunch and dinner too, Various Bento-boxes are really satisfying volume for dinner or for very hungry's lunch, also really good prices. Even though there are already good prices, we have Monthly/Daily special menus Mon-Sat! Calm and cosy location where is very close to the international airport/airport motels, so here must be an ideal dinner place for travelers who spend the last night of their NZ trip. Vegetarian, GlutenFree menu available. All menus can be taken-away. Our friendly staffs are welcoming you all the time.
PRICE RANGE
$3.00 – $23.00
CUISINES
Japanese, Sushi, Healthy, Street Food, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles33 reviews
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nessybear1
Christchurch245 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
Heading back to work a different way last week and saw this place. Decided to pop in here for grab a quick lunch to go. Tidy wee restaurant with really lovely staff. Good prices. Played it safe and ordered a teriyaki chicken rice ball without mayonnaise. It was freshly made to order, nicely presented and I have to say, it was so delicious. Really impressed. So much so that this week I specifically left work to get some lunch. I got the same order as last time - I wanted to see if it was consistent and also grabbed a karaage chicken skewer. The rice ball was again delicious as was the chicken skewer. One of my new favourite places to grab a quick lunch from. Thanks so much for lovely service both times, and delicious food. I will be back - best rice ball hands down :-)
Written 20 January 2020
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AkiSushi
Thanks so much for the feedback with photos. This careful and fair evaluation should be very helpful for other people. We want to introduce heartful Japanese foods more and look forward to cook fresh foods for you again!
Written 23 January 2020
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888foodies
Auckland Central21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 couples
As Japanese ourselves, we are picky diners especially Japanese cuisine. However I am pleasantly surprised to taste such a genuine Japanese taste cooked by a Japanese chef trained in Japan. Reasonably priced,service also friendly
Written 15 July 2020
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012345678901234
Thank you very much for your good feedback. That's cheering us up so much! We're looking forward to see you again ;)
Written 19 July 2020
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Sam
Palm Beach900 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 solo
I visited the charming little restaurant, conveniently just a 10-15 minute walk from the Commodore hotel near the airport. The warm greeting and prompt service created a welcoming atmosphere. I opted for the salmon teriyaki, and it exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for a delightful dining experience, especially if you're pressed for time before/after a flight or just looking for good food.
Written 6 December 2023
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trudy87
Christchurch51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 none
I went here today for the first time. I just loved it. I had the chicken karaage on rice. The chicken had a crunchy outer but soft & succulent on the inside. There was a generous portion of rice. And salad on the side. My grandson had sushi & loved it. He said it’s the best he has ever had. My son had a rice ball. He said it was so delicious he ordered another. The ladies are so super friendly. The restaurant is small, but there are tables inside. Very clean. One guy known to my son came in and he said he gets dumplings most days. They worked out yo be about $1 each. We will definitely return. The highlight of my week. Thankyou
Written 19 June 2020
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012345678901234
Thank you so much for your great feedback, trudy87. We're always looking forward to cook for you and your wonderful family :)
Written 19 July 2020
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Sidhanth S
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 solo
Amazing food and very humble and friendly people. 100% recommend for a good Japanese feed 👍 I love the katsu chicken bowl The miso soup is very tasty The combination of sauces is yummy 😋
Written 18 September 2024
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Kirsten
Christchurch19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 business
I was after some poke bowls for catering and although they weren’t on the menu, they so kindly made 2 types of poke bowl for me. Delicious!! Thanks very much
Written 26 June 2024
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Mochi and peach!
Christchurch1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 none
It is good! very good! I mean it really good! the service is lovely and the food is so delicious! and has some of my fav food my favourite one is the Washoku bento box! It has salmon, sushi vegies and more fab food!
Written 28 October 2021
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Elen
Thank you so much for your great feedback, Sophiapeach528 !! We are really happy when a customer likes our dish, especially that created after trial and error. We want to introduce genuine Japanese menus more.
Written 10 December 2021
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Imogen
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 friends
I only spent about $10 but felt full after eating. The space was relaxing and I had a nice time with my friends chatting and eating. The food was so delish! We will come again!
Written 17 September 2021
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Elen
We are very happy to hear you were satisfied, reviewermii ! Thank you so much for your kind feedback about the amount and taste of our meals, and about the shop atmosphere. We're looking forward to cooking for you again :)
Written 10 December 2021
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Danielle Takahase
Kaiapoi37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 family
I came with my husband and son to my birthday dinner and what a lovely surprise! Warming environment, friendly staff, affordable prices and vegetarian friendly. I highly recommend and definitely would go back again!
Written 6 January 2021
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Elen
Thank you for coming to our restaurant at your special day and for your feedback, Daniella. We love to meet people such like your family. Looking forward to cook for you all again :)!
Written 7 January 2021
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Miku
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 couples
They provide authentic delicious Japanese food with very good price. The shop is small but tidy and comfortable. The owners are lovely. Highly recommended.
Written 22 August 2020
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012345678901234
Thanks so much for the five star rating! Please come to us again so we'd like to introduce authentic Japanese tastes more :)
Written 25 September 2020
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J.j
Christchurch1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 family
Sushi is very fresh and delicious! My daughter loved Salmon Avocado sushi. The Staff are super nice. I will definitely come back again.
Written 20 August 2020
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012345678901234
Happy to know you enjoyed our restaurant, J.j. Thank you so much for the good feedback. Especially I appreciate that your daughter liked our salmon&avo sushi roll as we are always choosing good salmon fillet carefully. We are looking forward to seeing you again!
Written 24 August 2020
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Megan L
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
This place is a hidden gem, for was incredible, great value, ate in and awesome service. Cannot rate this place highly enough.
Written 5 March 2020
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012345678901234
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, we are hidden, calm, and at the same time have a passion for cooking!
Written 19 July 2020
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Carlos Aso
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
Great Karaage-Don, decent customer service. Very cute staff. The rice was a bit moist but tolerable.
Written 24 February 2020
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012345678901234
Thank you very much for your feedback. We'd like to introduce traditional Japanese tastes more and more. Please come to us again :)
Written 19 July 2020
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Colin
Christchurch8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 friends
Aki is simply one of the best japanese restaurant in Christchurch! It’s the real deal if you love authentic japanese and also reasonably priced! I love the Salmon Bento, generous portion, great presentation skill with great colors from the lovely mix of differently delicious ingredients and the taste was out of this world! Had the Salmon Don today, specially prepared as they did not have this in their menu and i should say it was awesomely GOOD! Thank you Yuki for your great service and hospitality! We will definitely be back!
Written 2 August 2019
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AkiSushi
Thank you so much for your greatest feedback to us! We want to make even more tasty and healthy Japanese foods. We appreciate your continued support. From Yuki
Written 11 August 2019
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LolliCake
50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 couples
My fiance and I just had impromptu dinner here - the chef, upon learning that it was my partner's birthday lit up and said "ahhhh!A birthday " and disappeared out the back. He returned with a harmonica and proceeded to play "Happy birthday." Awesome food and lovely service. Thank you! We will be back.
Written 30 June 2019
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AkiSushi
Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our chef! He was happy to cook for you and also celebrate for you two:) We’re looking forward to see you again.
Written 11 August 2019
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