Tanoshi Cow Lane
4.7 3,139 japanese restaurant Tanoshi Cow Lane offers tapas style Japanese teppan, bento & don buri for lunch, with sharing plates, sake, and whiskey -45.032159899999996 168.66072889999998?
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Tanoshi Cow Lane offers tapas style Japanese teppan, bento & don buri for lunch, with sharing plates, sake, and whiskey after dark.
“Lovely little Japanese restaurant!
Recommended: Aburi salmon, sashimi, miso, rice. I also liked the chicken wings and okonomiyaki.
The tataki was fine but too cold, so if you really want it, order it first and let it warm up a bit.
The grilled scallops were nice but the batter wasn't needed. We much preferred the scallops in the sashimi dish.
They serve various sakes, including from Zenkuro, the local sake brewery.”
— Chris Ward, Food Guide NZ · Last visited April 2026
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Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic food and friendly service, making it a popular dining choice in Queenstown.
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