Gohan On Scott — Restaurant in South Island

As a student with a palate set for new experiences Gohan left no room for disappointment. Its wide range of menu items were jaw-dropping and the options felt almost endless. The food just won't let you forget it, so if you're looking for new cuisine and food that bites back look no further than central town Gohan on Scott. Gohan restaurant had a welcoming environment which immediately lead you to excited and calm feeling. The place had a very minimalist but also traditional design about it so it didn't look to out-there and strange or too boring, it was a perfect mix of the two. The lighting was very mellow so it kept you calm. the little details like the paintings and wallpaper were half modern and other looked more traditionally Japanese it was all very nicely done and gives you a good place to go to relax. The menu had so many options it was hard to make a choice of all the amazing looking Japanese cuisine. Each dish looked like a whole different array of flavor's and textures. They had extremely affordable meals that all looked just as good as each other it was hard not to go off budget. For example they had sushi, ramen, squid, wontons, sashimi and that's only a third of all the incomprehensible dishes offered to you. They also offered everyone at the table a complimentary bowl of miso soup to try, which was nothing short of an explosion of flavor. the crispy squid tentacles were covered in the some amazing herbs and spices to make it an ever changing wheel of flavors, every one better than the last. The pricing is just like a student's dream. It was not only extremely affordable but the food portions were massive compared to what you'd pay for them, I'm extremely grateful for their student friendly pricing it allows me to stay under budget and still be fuller than ever. The service wasn't the most impressive that I've ever seen but it was anything but bad. Our waiter was very patient and calm but just not very enthusiastic and didn't seem very interested, but still not off putting lovely people just a bit tired since she was the only waiter working at the time - I'm assuming. To summarize I think Gohan is an amazing place to go for anybody. It's affordable, plentiful options, amazing portion sizes, tasty food, lovely and calming atmosphere that you could sit in for hours. It's even student friendly with their meals being from around $10-$25 for a whole meal. It leaves you with a whole lot more memories and things to talk to people about than you thought you could with a restaurant. I highly recommend this to not only students but anyone looking for a nice place to get some food. If you like Japanese cuisine or just trying different food in general than this place is absolutely perfect for you. it's an amazing experience with barely any flaws other than tired workers and even then the food is cooked...

I recently visited Gohan on Scott for the first time while traveling from Christchurch, and I have to say, it was an incredible experience! I went for lunch on a Saturday, and my first impression was how comfortable and inviting the space felt. Boe, the owner, was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. She recommended some of the restaurant's best sellers, and everything we tried was absolutely extraordinary.

We started with the spicy tofu bites, eggplant tempura, and finished the meal with sushi tacos (both prawn and soft-shell crab). Every dish was packed with flavor and quality ingredients, it truly blew our minds. The balance of flavors was spot on, and the textures were perfect. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food we received.

If you're ever in Blenheim, I highly recommend stopping by Gohan on Scott. It’s a hidden gem that offers an exceptional dining experience! Would definitely...

Although it presents itself as a Japanese dining experience, this restaurant is run by a Chinese family who take pride in offering a variety of Asian cuisines. Yes whilst there are several Japanese options on the menu - and can I just add that the sashimi was of the most excellent and fresh variety - there are Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and other Asian choices. We had to wait a while to get our order as the restaurant was pretty busy although it was a Wednesday evening, so they offered us a couple of complimentary miso soups. We started off with the fantastic sashimi and then tuna tatami - for mains I had the Teriyaki salmon which was also fantastic, and hubby had the chicken Katsu curry. We finished off with a matcha ice cream. So don’t be put off by the fact that this is trying to be a bit of everything to everyone, the service is great, the lady who runs the place is welcoming and hospitable, and the food is fresh...