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Nice relaxed Japanese restaurant catering for all tastes and kids friendly. Tasting dishes and main meals and a full bar. Staff friendly even gave the kids learning chopsticks. Would go again
What such great service! Very cosy and yet an intimate meal together. We had 5 dishes that were all delicious. Definitely going back soon.
My partner and I had such a great experience here last night, I would highly recommend it to anyone. The staff were amazing, highly attentive and friendly, and were happy to explain how everything worked and suggested some dishes. Best of all when I booked...More
Went with my son for our yearly lunch treat. Great service and delicious food. Very quick service, wait staff very helpful explaining dishes to us with what ingredients were and how they were prepared. Would highly recommend this restaurant as a first time there, we...More
We just had dinner, 4 adults and 4 children and the meals, service, price all exceeded my expectations. We apologise for the plate our daughter elbowed onto the floor and smashed, and are grateful that nobody made a big deal of it ❤️ the children...More
One of our favourite restaurants in Palmerston North. Always enjoyed the food and friendly service. Would certainly recommend.
Fantastic traditional cuisine paired with a quaint setting and great service. Best Japanese cuisine I have had in all of NZ - regularly return for birthdays
My sister took me here for a birthday treat dinner, a treat for her as well as she'd been wanting to experience Japanese cuisine for some time. The dishes we ordered - tempura, karaage, sashimi and a couple of others - were excellent. They were...More
This is my 'go to' place for a special takeaway and it never fails to deliver. I always get the mini spring rolls, chicken and lychee with coconut rice...freaking delicious!!!
Hello ToothfairyGal, I think your nice words were intended for another restaurant. We do not have either mini spring rolls or lychee with coconut rice on our menu. Kind regards Yatai Restaurant Palmerston North New Zealand
The authenticity of the decor, the extremely friendly staff and the outstanding food make this restaurant a place to share, as Barbara says after you’ve been seated, a place to share company, drink and food in a calm and welcoming environment. The waitress was thoroughly...More
Thank you so much for your kind words Claire and for taking the time to share them. We are very lucky havimg wonderful staff that stay with us until a new life chapter takes them out of Palmerston North and lovely customers like you. Happy...More
