kazu restaurant

love the service and agreatplace to practice speaking japanese. the menu had recently changed and i missed the old kazu set menu. not a big fan of udon soups. the food here is fresh and tasty. volcano roll, california roll and sashimi are my favourites along with oysters with ponzu sauce.

kazu have redesigned the menu! however the multitude of combo deals you can make can no longer be found, it is easier to read through and the meals really do exceed expectations. we even got to sit at the traditional tables along the front and receivedgreatservice right upon entry.

such a nice place to dine in.greatvariety of japanese foods to choose from. foods are realgreathere and they have good customer services.

great spot for a bite - especially if you love the complete japanese eating experience with traditional seating (don't forget to remove your shoes) - if that's not for you, western style seating is available.

i've eaten here a number of times and it's always great. very authentic and prompt service.
tonight's selection included agadashi tofu, king fish sushi, soft shell crab, spicy gyoza, tofu don buri, simple udon, steamed rice, chicken karaange, seaweed salad and washed down with green tea.
absolutely recommend the agadashi tofu. it's slightly crisp on the outside with soft creamy centre and a umami yet sweet sauce. this, the soft shell crab with it sweet yummy goodness and spicy condiment, and lastly spicy gyoza are recommended. the gyoza was a tad on the crisp side for me. i prefer a grilled bottom and steamed top but still satisfying.

my least favourite was the seaweed salad as it lacked crunch and was room temperature. i have a personal preference for it to be cool and crisp.

kingfish sushi hadgreattexture, however the fish was slightly fishy and lacked flavour.

all in all there are agreatselection of dishes from hotpots to udon dishes, sushi and noodles.
if you love japanese, this and one other restaurant are my choice for top japanese cuisine.

very lovely helpful staff, provide a high chair and then a second one when the first didnt work. very responsible price for food and drink,greatselection of saki. the chef made me tuna sushi on request wish was impressively made. would dine again for sure. would love to try everything

great japanese food and good service. the sushi and sashimi was fresh and delicious, the chicken teriyaki udon very nice, and the wasabi beef set was superb. all finished off with cheesecake and raspberry ice cream. and with asahi and sapporo on tap too.greatdinner sitting at the japanese tables.

took my girlfriend for dinner,greatatmosphere,greatservice, very friendly staff, would give more than 5 if i could :)

i love japanese food and this is some of the best i've had.greatto see a wide vegetarian offering and my whole family really enjoyed the authentic japanese seating.

best japanese in wellington. cool atmosphere, authentically japanese, good beer and sake selection. udon the best that i have had in nz, good sushi and the seafood is fresh and well prepared.greatplace for a small group, i have had 3 out of my last 4 birthday meals here! my most recent visit in october just confirms that it is still one of the top restaurants in wellington.

this is a very good japanese restaurant on tory st. we were there on a thursday night and it was bustling, a mixed crowd enjoying the varied menu. our agedashi tofu was perfect - crispy on the outside and a melt in the mouth center. it was a cold night so we eagerly awaited our little hot pot as it hubbled and bubbled in front of us - fun and well worth the wait for a more-ish chicken, vegie and rice mix. we finished with a small salad which was tasty, fresh and light.greatfood and refreshingly healthy as well...
service: 4/5
ambience: 4/5
food: 4/5
value for money: 4/5

i've been here twice now and both times were spectacular. nice authentic japanese with a distinct atmosphere. saki went down a treat with the seafood udon while the sushi was put together with care.greatresponse and service from the staff on both occasions. the on street parking is hard and normally full on tory especially during dinner time so i would advise planning. the bill was a little expensive but worth it.

was in wellington for few days so we thought we would try kazu. the food was amazing and service was just as good, the soft shell crab wasgreatand rest of meal was just as good will be returning every time we are in wellington from now on. superb!

i had agreatbirthday party here with 6 friends, and we were all happy. i lived in japan 16 years, and must say the food tasted just like back in japan. and of course, it is tough to match the japanese level of service and attention, so they have japanese staff in front and back in the kitchen, making this izakaya agreatlittle transplant from japan.

mostlygreatfood, although sometimes the appetisers are hit and miss

staff are usually very prompt with their service