ZUKA Japanese Diner — Restaurant in Otago

We enjoyed everything about Zuka's Japanese Diner even of it wasn't exactly what we expected. The Sexy Squid Legs Salad was perfectly fried and served over a fresh bed of salad. The Goma Wakame Seaweed was NOT just seaweed, as the menu claimed - simply the "green stuff, no salad" - it was served on salad but we enjoyed it nonetheless. My husband's Chicken Ramen & Mini-Don Set was tasty but the fried chicken could have been perhaps crispy and served on the side - instead of fried and already in the soup. My Tsuke-men with Pork & Mini-don Set was plentiful and delicious. Don't get us wrong, we totally enjoyed the ramen noodle soups 🍜, especially that it came with a mini-don accompaniment of your choice, and would definitely...

Aug 2023: Stopped in on the way from the Blue Ponds towards Queenstown for dinner. Genuine Japanese restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Staff friendly. Food absolutely delicious. Restaurant was literally full with Japanese clientele when we arrived, with only one table left, our luck! If you haven't stopped in, then make sure you do!...

What a gem! An intimate Japanese restaurant with lovely staff and delicious food. We loved it so much, we ate here again the next day. We enjoyed the sake flight, pork gyoza dumplings, shoyu ramen, and chicken katsu curry. I wish I could come back a third time! Wanaka is lucky to have such a cozy...