KAZAGURUMA offers contemporary Japanese style dining in Wellington for anyone looking to have cosy dining experience while relishing 'genuine' Japanese cusine and drinks.
Our various dining menu covers Japanese classics like sashimi, sushi, tempura, teriyaki, or wagyu sukiyaki, but also offers original and creative dishes with a twist of Asian and European culinary artistry.
Wide range of our drinks gives you endless pairing opportunities with our flavorful dishes. Premium Japanese whisky, sake, shochu and umeshu are a part of our regular drinks list as well as handpicked wines local and international.
Our desserts with a selection of Japanese herbal tea will be another highlight for your dining at KAZAGURUMA.
Find your perfect Japanese dining experience here.

'Irasshaimase' - Welcome to KAZAGURUMA

"Tsumami & Sake"

We offer a range of Japanese sake served in a glass: the best way you can appreciate the difference among the brands in the producing areas and ingredients - rice and water. The combination of / The mariage of our dishes with sake entertains you as you explore the drinks. Whiskey and beer from Japan and carefully selected wines from the places around Wellington completes our special drinks list.

We value KAZAGURUMA being a warm and comfortable place above all.
We hope the whole experience of our food, ambience and friendly hospitality will be the first reason you are coming back to us.

It's truly an honour to be able to work as a chef in this country, and on top of that, it's been my dream to open my restaurant in Wellington. New Zealand appeals to me as a country where you can enjoy the diversity of the food culture from around the world.
KAZAGURUMA offers an entirely new Japanese dining to Wellington. We hope we can make Japanese dining more familiar to you.
Food nurtures your body and mind, and your appreciation of our food encourages us to offer something better every time.

We look forward to seeing you at KAZAGURUMA.
- Shojiro Takasu(Director/Chef)

As the biggest fan of Shojiro's creations, my goal at KAZAGURUMA is to let more people know about this place and to give my warm welcome for your best dining experience.
I hope you can meet the world of Japanese food, sake and hospitality here.

- Madoka Takasu(Manager)