Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/20 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「とり天そば かやくご飯とサラダ付き🥢」 "Chicken Tempura Soba Set (with Seasoned Rice & Salad)" 香ばしく揚げたとり天をたっぷりのせた温かいおそばに、優しい味わいのかやくご飯とサラダを添えた、心温まるランチセットです。 A comforting bowl of hot soba topped with crispy chicken tempura, served with flavourful seasoned rice and a fresh salad. A wholesome and satisfying lunch set that highlights simple Japanese flavours.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Jap

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/19 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「健康地鶏ときのこのアヒージョ」 " Free-Range Chicken & Mushroom Ajillo" 旨味たっぷりの健康地鶏と数種類のきのこを、香り豊かなガーリックオイルでじっくり煮込んだ特別な一皿です。 Tender free-range chicken and assorted mushrooms simmered slowly in aromatic garlic-infused olive oil. A rich and comforting ajillo dish that brings out the natural flavours of each ingredient. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that sur

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/16 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「特製焼きうどん サラダと味噌汁付き🥢」 "Signature Stir-Fried UDON set" もちもちのうどんを豚肉と新鮮な野菜と一緒に香ばしく炒め、特製ソースで仕上げた人気の一品です。 Thick, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with tender pork and fresh vegetables, finished with our signature savoury sauce. A hearty and satisfying lunch set served with salad and miso soup.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵 Classic Japanese lunch, do

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/17 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「特製ロールキャベツ」 " Signature Japanese-Style Stuffed Cabbage Roll" 丁寧に巻き上げたキャベツに、旨味たっぷりの具材を包み込み、特製トマトだしでふっくらと煮込んだ優しい味わいの一品です。 A delicately wrapped cabbage roll filled with savoury ingredients and gently simmered in our house-made Japanese-style tomato broth. A warm, comforting dish that showcases simple yet refined flavours. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/16 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「てんぷら丼 小うどんとサラダ付き🥢」 "TEMPURA DON Rice Bowl with Mini UDON & Salad" サクサクに揚がった海老と季節野菜の天ぷらを、特製の甘だれとともにご飯にのせた満足感たっぷりの一杯です。小うどんとサラダが付いた、バランスの良いランチセットです。 A hearty tempura rice bowl topped with crispy prawn and seasonal vegetables, drizzled with our house-made sweet tempura sauce. Served with a comforting mini udon and a fresh salad for a well-balanced lunch set.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA �

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/15 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「あげだし豆腐 海苔おろし」 " GEDASHI TOFU with Grated DAIKON & NORI" カリッと揚げたお豆腐に、たっぷりの大根おろしと刻み海苔をのせ、特製つゆで仕上げた上品な一品です。おまかせコースの中でも、ほっとする和の味わいをお楽しみいただけます。 Crispy deep-fried tofu served in a warm, savory DASHIsauce, topped with freshly grated DAIKON and shredded NORI. A delicate and comforting dish featured in today’s OMAKASE course, showcasing simple but elegant Japanese

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/14 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「ソースチキンカツ丼 サラダと味噌汁付き🥢」 "Sauce Chicken Katsu Don (with Salad & Miso Soup)" サクサクに揚げたチキンカツに特製ソースをたっぷり絡め、ご飯の上に豪快にのせたボリューム満点の丼です。サラダと味噌汁が付いた大満足ランチです。 Crispy chicken katsu with our signature Japanese sauce and served over warm rice. A generous, comforting lunch bowl that comes with fresh salad and miso soup. Perfect for a hearty midday meal.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japa

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/13 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「炙り鴨ロース」 " Seared Duck Breast" 本日のおまかせコースの一品は、香ばしく炙った「炙り鴨ロース」です。しっとりと柔らかな鴨肉の旨味を引き立てるように軽く炙り、特製薬味とともにお召し上がりいただきます。 Today’s OMAKASE features our Seared Duck Breast, lightly grilled to enhance its natural richness while keeping the meat tender and succulent. Served with a touch of special condiments to complement the flavour beautifuly. Served as part of our OMA

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/12 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「少し辛い肉味噌麺 サラダとごはんと小鉢付き🥢」 "Spicy MISO Meat Ramen" 本日のランチは、ほどよい辛さと旨味のある肉味噌をたっぷりのせた「少し辛い肉味噌麺」です。濃厚なスープと香ばしい肉味噌が食欲をそそる一杯。サラダ・ごはん・小鉢付きの満足セットです。 Today’s lunch features our Spicy Miso Meat Ramen, topped with a generous serving of savoury minced pork miso. The broth carries a gentle heat that enhances the richness of the flavour. Served with salad, rice, and a small side dish for a complete and satis

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/11 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「まぐろ寿司」 " MAGURO SUSHI" 本日のおまかせコースの一品は、旨味の濃いまぐろをふんわりと握った「まぐろ寿司」です。シンプルだからこそ素材の良さが際立つ、王道の逸品です。 Today’s omakase features a classic Maguro Nigiri Sushi, showcasing tender tuna placed over lightly seasoned sushi rice. A simple yet elegant piece that highlights the pure flavor of fresh maguro. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and de

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/10 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「鉄化巻きとかっぱ巻き サラダと吸い物と小鉢付き🥢」 "Tuna Roll & Cucumber Roll SUSHI Lunch Set 本日のランチは、新鮮なまぐろを巻いた鉄火巻きと、さっぱりとしたきゅうりのかっぱ巻きを中心にした、和食の王道を楽しめるセットです。サラダ・お吸い物・小鉢が付いた、満足度の高い定番ランチです。 Today’s lunch features a classic combination of fresh tuna rolls and refreshing cucumber rolls SUSHI" The set includes a side salad, a clear soup, and a small seasonal side dish, offering a simple yet satisfying Japanese-style me

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/09 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「ピリ辛春雨サラダ」 " Spicy Glass Noodle Salad" つるんとした春雨に、ほうれん草、もやし、にんじんを合わせ、ピリ辛の特製ドレッシングで仕上げた一品です。香ばしいごまの風味がアクセントになり、食欲をそそるサラダに仕上がっています。 A refreshing glass noodle salad featuring silky noodles mixed with spinach, bean sprouts, and carrots, all tossed in a mildly spicy homemade dressing. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for extra aroma and crunch, this dish delivers

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/08 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「オムミートナポリタンパスタ　サラダとスープ付き🥢」 "Omelette Meat Napolitan Pasta" とろとろの玉子で包んだ、特製ミートナポリタン。 コクのあるミートソースと昔ながらのナポリタンの味わいを、 ふんわりオムレツが優しくまとめてくれる一皿です。 A rich and comforting Napolitan pasta topped with a soft, fluffy omelette. Our signature meat sauce blends beautifully with the classic sweet-and-savory Napolitan flavours for the perfect lunch comfort dish.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket t

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/07 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「ゲストが自分で創る　たこ焼き」 " DIY TAKOYAKI (Guest-Grilled TAKOYAKI) 外はカリッと、中はとろっと。 仕上げはゲスト自身で焼き上げる、体験型のたこ焼きです。 焼く時間も会話も、料理の一部として楽しんでいただきます。 One dish from today’s omakase course. Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside. Guests grill their own TAKOYAKI at the table, making it not just a dish, but a fun and memorable experience. Served as part of our OMAKASE course,

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/06 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「ベーコンとほうれん草のパスタ　サラダとスープ付き🥢」 "Bacon & Spinach Creamy Pasta" ベーコンの旨みとほうれん草のほろ苦さを、やさしいクリームソースでまとめた定番ランチパスタ。 サラダとスープ付きで、軽やかだけど満足感のある一皿です。 A comforting pasta dish with savory bacon and fresh spinach, finished in a mild and creamy sauce. Served with a salad and soup — perfect for a relaxed and energising lunch.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵 Classi

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/05 きょうのおまかせコースの一 「釣り烏賊の塩焼」 " Grilled Line-Caught Squid with Sea Salt" 釣りたての烏賊をシンプルに塩焼きに。素材の甘みと香ばしさを引き出した一品です。 Fresh line-caught squid, simply grilled with sea salt. Tender, lightly charred, and naturally sweet. Best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights. Comforting, soulful, and full of umami — a true tas

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/04 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「和牛肉うどん　かやくご飯とサラダ付き🥢」 "WAGYU BEEF UDON" 甘辛く炊いた牛肉をのせた、出汁の旨みが広がる温かいうどんです。 Hot udon noodles in a clear dashi broth, topped with gently simmered WAGYU beef. Comforting, satisfying, and perfectly balanced. Served with takikomi rice and salad. YAKINIKU DONBURI Rice Bowl"  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵 Classic Japanese lunch, done right. Comforting,

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/03 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「自家製ツナのリエット」 " Homemade Tuna Rillettes" 自家製ツナを丁寧にほぐし、ハーブとともに滑らかに仕上げた、やさしい味わいのリエットです。 A house-made tuna rillettes, carefully flaked and blended until smooth, finished with fresh herbs. Light, delicate, and perfect enjoyed with bread. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights. Comforting, soulful, and full of umami — a true t

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/02 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「和牛焼き肉丼　サラダと味噌汁付き🥢」 "WAGYU YAKINIKU DONBURI Rice Bowl" ニュージーランド産和牛を香ばしく焼き上げ、甘辛い焼肉ダレで仕上げた贅沢な和牛焼き肉丼。ご飯との相性は抜群で、満足感のある一杯です。サラダと味噌汁付き。 A hearty Japanese-style rice bowl topped with New Zealand Wagyu beef, grilled until tender and coated in a sweet and savoury yakiniku sauce. Rich flavour, perfectly matched with steamed rice. Served with salad and miso soup.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Yo

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/01/01 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「あげだし豆腐　海苔あんかけ」 " AGEDASHI TOFU with Savory NORI Sauce" 外は香ばしく揚げた豆腐に、磯の香り豊かな海苔あんをたっぷりとかけた一品。 出汁のやさしさと海苔の旨みが溶け合い、口当たりは軽やかでも深い余韻を残します。季節を感じる和の定番を、丁寧に仕上げました。 Lightly fried tofu with a crisp exterior and soft, silky center, served in a delicate Japanese dashi-based seaweed sauce. The savory aroma of seaweed enhances the gentle umami of the broth, creating a comfort