the jitsu

good food , good staff and good service,sashimi and sushi very fresh , 3 of us ordered thejitsubento (fish butteryaki and mixed tempura ) was very delicious and in big portion. we really enjoy the dishes here.

we booked in advance to come here, (thankfully as it was super packed). it's not surprising this place is so popular considering the food is cheap and really good quality.

we ordered the sashimi bento, spicy chickenjitsuplate, 2x chicken teriyaki bento and 1 karage chicken bento

the meals were served with miso which was very nice and this was served very quickly after ordering. the actual mains took a little while longer - but it was super busy on a friday night so we weren't fussed. all the meals were super good! love bentos as you can try a variety of different things. my friends spicy chicken platter wasn't very spicy so she wasn't the biggest fan. the only downside is they didn't give us kamemeshi rice rather than plain (you get the choice) with the bentos and there wasn't an explanation to why that was. but that wasn't too big of a deal anyway

real good service from the staff too. will be back asap :)

legit dank food at a lit price. chur service and the big sit down table is maad. will definatly boost round to thejitsuregularly. chur chur

jitsu is fab - the chicken curry don is always delicious, awesome staff, great atmosphere. they are usually really fast too. the hosimaki is great as an entree, salmon is yum. we always leavejitsureally full and happy and having had a great time.

we had not been to thejitsufor about a year and we remembered it being enjoyable. so we went last week and ordered take away.....we were quite disappointed.

we had two entree and 3 mains. the tataki salad entree we ordered was by far, the worst tataki we ever had. the beef was cooked all the way through and was very dry and seemed to have been boiled.

for the mains we had a pork bento and two donburi. the mains were very average but filling. also the sashimi in the bento wasn't very fresh.

as for service, we couldn't really say as we had takeaway, but the service from the cashier could be better.

overall, although it was good value for money, i was quite disappointed with the quality of the dishes, (especially the overcooked tataki ) and it didn't taste very authentic.

probably the best japanese in town. very tasty sushi, sashimi, and dons. like most japanese places in town, thejitsuis filipino-owned, but puts considerable attention into producing authentic food. the central location, range of seating options, and friendly staff are also big pluses.

thejitsuis an all round wonderful dining experience. we have been going there regularly for 3 years and the food is consistently delicious and reasonably priced, with something for the whole family - which includes a fussy 12 year old, a seafood addict and a vegetarian. apparently this "something for everyone" approach resonates for all, as businessmen and ladies-who-lunch mingle daily with students and families at the jitsu. the staff are efficient, polite and helpful. they are very tolerant of our often restless toddler! how many restaurants can you take your baby to and not feel like the record is grinding to a halt and everyone is staring and mumbling "bad parents" as she repeatedly drops her toys on the floor and wails like a banshee?! atjitsuthey simply smile, tell us how adorable she is and bring her some paper and crayons (no baby-girl that isn't an entree). the jitsu's owners george and bernadette take the time to get to know their regulars and make them feel special. they once surprised us with a free glass of bubbly when they found out it was our anniversary. the ambience is delightfully relaxed with soothing music, a large floor-seated dining area for groups, and a selection of tables and private booths. recently we showed up on a whim when they were full and they bought in a table from outside so we didn't miss out. thejitsuhas a loyalty card system to reward their frequent flyers and can also arrange out-catering. i ordered some for my 30th and it was delicious! if you are looking for the ideal japanese meal in dunedin look no further than thejitsuon lower stuart street. a+++

p.s if you're a vegetarian i suggest you try their agadashi tofu as a starter. they also have wonderful sushi and nigiri platters. yum!

amazing. i am from dunedin and it is my favourite restaurant. prawnjitsuplate is excellent. speedy service, friendly, a must for a dinner meal with friends