Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/27 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「ふわふわ鶏つくね串」 "Fluffy Chicken TSUKUNE skewer" ふわふわ食感の鶏つくねを香ばしく焼き上げた、コースの人気定番の一品です。 A soft and fluffy chicken tsukune (Japanese-style minced chicken skewer) grilled to a savoury finish. A simple yet deeply comforting dish that highlights the gentle flavours of Japanese cuisine. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights. Comfor

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/26 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「野菜レバー炒め ごはんとスープ付き🥢」 "Stir-Fried Pork Liver with Vegetables (Served with Rice & Soup)" シャキシャキ野菜とやわらかいレバーを香ばしく炒めた、スタミナ満点のランチメニューです。 Tender pork liver stir-fried with fresh vegetables, including spring onion and bean sprouts. A nourishing and flavourful dish that goes perfectly with steamed rice and soup — a comforting Japanese-style lunch.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Ja

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/25 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「炙りまぐろ寿司を本わさびで」 "Seared ABURI tuna SUSHI with Fresh WASABI" 香ばしく炙ったまぐろの旨みを、すっきりとした本わさびとともに味わう上品な一皿です。 Lightly seared tuna sushi served with freshly grated wasabi. A delicate balance of fragrance, richness, and clean flavour — a refined highlight of today’s omakase course. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights. Comfortin

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/24 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「ハンバーグカレー スープとサラダ付き🥢」 "Japanese Hamburger Steak Curry set" ふっくらジューシーなハンバーグに、コク深い日本式カレーをたっぷりとかけたランチ限定の一品です。 A tender and juicy Japanese-style hamburger steak served with rich, savoury curry sauce. Comforting, hearty, and perfect for a satisfying lunch. Comes with salad and soup.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵 Classic Japanese lunch, done righ

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/23 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「炙り和牛を塩と本わさびで」 "Seared ABURI WAGYU Beef with Sea Salt & Fresh WASABI" 上質な和牛をさっと炙り、塩と本わさびで素材の旨味を引き出した一品です。 Premium WAGYU beef, lightly seared to enhance its natural richness. Enjoy it simply with flaky sea salt and freshly grated WASABI for a clean, elegant flavour. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights. Comforting, soul

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2026/01/20 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「和風オムライス スープとサラダ付き🥢」 "Japanese-Style Omurice Served with Soup and Salad" ふんわり卵で包んだ特製の和風オムライスです。やさしい味わいのランチセットをどうぞ A fluffy Japanese-style omelette filled with seasoned rice, topped with our house tomato sauce. A comforting and classic Japanese home-style dish, served with soup and a fresh salad.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵 Classic Japanese

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2026 / 01/21 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「カレーコロッケとカニクリームコロッケ」 "Japanese Curry Croquette & Creamy Crab Croquette" サクサクに揚げたカレーコロッケと、とろけるカニクリームコロッケの贅沢な盛り合わせです。おまかせコースの中でも特に人気の、ほっとする味わいの一皿です。 A comforting duo of crispy curry croquette and rich, creamy crab croquette. Each piece is freshly fried, offering a perfect balance of savoury flavour and smooth texture. Served with tartar sauce, tonkatsu sauce, a

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