We stumbled upon this place while walking through Christchurch late one evening, looking for some…read moredinner. Even though they were closing, they squeezed us in and we had the most amazing teriyaki chicken and steak dinner. Food was hot and fresh, the steak melted in your mouth, and the flavors were delightful! Wonderful service. I would recommend for a great dinner.

Shrimp and vegetable tempura were delicious! We also sampled the plum wines. I don't really like…read morewine but I definitely like the ones I sampled! Although the restaurant was always busy when we went, service was good. The turn around was quick. We stayed in Christchurch for 3 nights and we ate here twice for dinner.

This restaurant is AMAZING!! Tried many different dishes, the takoyaki was the BEST I've ever…read moretried, sushi was amazing, fast and friendly service too. It's just as well I don't live in Christchurch or I would spend all of my money here will most definitely be back again!

From the owner: Authentic, fresh and healthy Japanese Cuisine, created by Chef Toshi Uenosono.read more

We were lucky to get a last minute same day reservation for Kinji. Small, unassuming restaurant…read more Friendly service. Incredible food. Sashimi was very fresh. Umeshu was refreshing after a long day of driving. We left very happy.

Service was stellar at this establishment. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and made our…read morevisit very enjoyable. Based on atmosphere and service I'd give this place 5 stars. Based on food I'd say 3-4 stars. We ordered a salmon avocado roll which was delicious and I recommend ordering. I also ordered udon which was good but I don't fancy shiitake mushrooms which made the broth less desirable. The noodles are thinner than normal and the portion is pretty small so I'd recommend complimenting it with a roll. The fried tuna roll was my least favorite order because it was hard to chew and mostly rice. My favorite was the kfc chicken. It was hot, moist, and crispy and all it needed was a little salt. Overall, I thought this place was satisfying and enjoyed my experience here. If you're looking for excellent service, decent sushi, and decent prices I'd have a seat.

My husband and I had lunch here. I was craving ramen and so I had the chicken ramen. It was…read moredelicious. My husband had the udon (I can't remember what meat he had with it). He said his was yummy! There was inside seating. Pretty busy at the time. Seems like a lot of people bought there sushi boxes to take away, it must be their best seller. Service was good and staff were friendly! Give them a try if you happen to be visiting Christchurch City Center in New Zealand.

Nice place for something casual and food was great. Portions were good. Would recommend.read more

Amaterrace is a Japanese teppan or hibachi in the heart of the bustling city of Christchurch, we…read morehad trouble finding the exact location since it was on the second floor of Oxford terrace or simply called "The Terrace". All dining guests are seated facing around the master chef, we found it enjoyable and had an intimate conversation while eating even with company of strangers, we both decided to order the Amaterrace special which is NZ 49$ that included an appetizer, soup, 5 hibachi entrees and dessert. We started off with cold bottle of sake, miso soup and has started making stir fried mix veggies, he then followed it with tiger prawns glazed with butter, Akaroa salmon with scallops, teppanyaki fried rice together with NZ premium eye fillet served with garlic mushrooms and marinated grilled chicken, we found it overwhelming but managed to finish all the dishes as they were cooked and served right before our very eyes. We then capped our dinner with a delicious ice cream with chocolate syrup. I considered our dining experience here as one of our best dinners while vacationing in New Zealand, The customer service was awesome, dishes were served in timely fashion in this pristine restaurant with a view. This place is a must try when in Christchurch city Centre!

Excellent food, lovely atmosphere but no COFFEE. Grrrrr…read more Been here many times and they say machine not working? Could you please get me a coffee from next door. No. Disappointing if you want a nice lunch and coffee. Food is top rate

Maybe coming from Auckland where there's an array of Ramen, Samurai Bowl didn't seem to impress me…read morethat much. It was super packed on the night we went and you have to order at the counter. Meaning there's a really long queue of people right through the middle of the already tightly packed restaurant. The food itself wasn't bad. But wasn't mind-blowing. And the prices, I suppose, are reasonable.

Great place for a weekday lunch but just as good for dinner - many a meal had at the Samurai and…read morenever fails to deliver! Very fast delivery after ordering is a plus

A great neighbourhood Japanese. The food is fresh and reasonably priced. The agedashi tofu is…read moredelicious as is the beef tataki.

It was a great choice on a cold and rainy day. We got:…read more Salmon sashimi- 5 pieces for 10NZD. It didn't look super fatty or fresh but it tasted fine, an average piece of salmon. Pork Katsu Curry- very thick portion of pork. The crust was crispy, generous portion of rice, and lots of curry sauce. Karagi donburi- the flavor went through the batter and into the chicken, crispy, and juicy pieces. A good choice if you're feenin' for fried chicken. Also happy hour choices on their appetizers and drinks from 5-7 I believe.

Good local place that has bento boxes. Good value. Great location. I wish these joints had…read morebottomless sodas, but that must be an American thing.

Alway polite, fast ,fresh and tasty. Whenever I'm at the Colombo i have to have the best sushi in…read morechch.

An upscale, luxurious restaurant celebrating some Asian fusion ingredients and flavors. It's…read moreprobably a special occasions type of restaurant, though we viewed it more as a welcome meal on our first day off the plane in NZ. If you're having trouble determining what to get, their "Trust the King" tasting menu is a perfect choice. The "Royal" for 100 NZD nets you their best hits plus a dessert as a bonus. With the amount of courses you are given, this ended up being such an incredible value versus ordering all separately. After a final tally, it honestly felt like a highway robbery! Here's what our table received along with expected NZD: Small plate samplers (2): Natural oyster w/ nashi pear, Smoked salmon w/ spinach leaf, galangal, chili jam, and salmon roe Small Shared Plates (2): Wild Venison Carpaccio topped w/ nahm dtok, EVOO, and spicy sesame (32 NZD); Moong dal in mixed seed salad, avocado, and fresh lime (22 NZD) Larger Shared Plates (2): Marinated yellow fin tuna w/ chilli and mandarin, coconut salad (38 NZD); Crispy Pressed Half Duck in caramelized mandarin sauce (62 NZD) Dessert: Lemongrass panna cotta, lime granita, mint (18 NZD) It was a harmonic interplay between different Asian flavors, more Thai heavy than others, and even the local ingredients such as the raw venison entering the foray. They did ask if there was anything we didn't like before serving the meal to which I never thought to mention my aversion to overly spicy food (I was thinking of exotic foods I dislike). And, lo and behold, a lot of options were definitely on the spicier end such as the spicy sesame/ nahm dtok sauce which topped the carpaccio and abundance of red chili shavings in the marinated yellow fin tuna. On the bright side, it did require me slow down which enabled me to truly relish my food. Most everything was delicious even the duck with joyfully crispy skins and dipped in a sweet honey glace (though ever so slightly on dry side in the middle). King of Snake also houses the Monarch Cocktail Bar, to which I ordered a 'Paper Crane' (King of Snake Gin, apple soju, elderflower liquer, sake; 23 NZD) to pair with my meal. A buzzy, floral, and effervescent drink to really lend to the comforting meal.

Nicest Restaurant we've been to in a long while: upscale atmosphere, exceptionally nice ambiance…read morew:super helpful staff. We shared delicious plates and wine. would recommend the prawn dumplings, blue cod, tenderloin steak bites and curry pumpkin. We thought the curry pumpkin was the best!