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KAZAGURUMA Japanese Dining

4.8(244)

About this score

A weighted average across available review sources, proportional to review count.

Google 4.8 ★ (211)

TripAdvisor 4.8 ★ (33)

KAZAGURUMA offers contemporary Japanese style dining in Wellington for anyone looking to have a cosy dining experience while relishing genuine Japanese cuisine and drinks.

japanese japanese fusion sushi

What to Order

Umami set menuomakase menusashimisushitempurateriyakiwagyu sukiyaki

What People Say

"Kazaguruma is magical. The sweet ambience of the purposefully decorated space, the attentiveness of the wait staff."

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality of food, attentive service, and the intimate atmosphere, making it a perfect dining experience.

"The most authentic Japanese dining experience in Wellington- possibly in Aotearoa New Zealand. We had the 3 course menu. I had the sake matching. Everything was perfect. It is not 'cheap', but it it is certainly value."

"Exquisite Japanese fine dining experience with a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic Japanese drinks. The ingredients used are all extremely fresh and luxurious, prepared with consideration and care, and each element immaculately plated. Absolute perfection."

"The quality of food was exceptional especially considering what you pay. For the reviews mentioning cost, to put things in perspective one would likely pay $69 alone for the sushi/sashimi course if you were to receive this dish in central London! Kazaguruma is wellington’s best kept culinary secret."

"Kazaguruma is magical. The sweet ambience of the purposefully decorated space, the attentiveness of the wait staff, the talent and craft of the chef. I have never eaten more elevated Japanese food. There is creativity and savor in every dish, my mouth waters just thinking about it."

"Second visit, Kazaguruma is a gem. Beautifully fresh seafood, artfully presented and flavours that just made my wife and I say YUM over and over again. Last visit we had the Umami set menu. Not cheap but amazing and actually good value considering the incredible ingredients in the four courses."