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

Daily Lunch Highlight YEAR END Lunch Special – 2025/12/31 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「有機牡蠣蕎麦　まぜご飯とサラダ付き🥢」 "Organic Oyster SOBA Noodles" 今年最後のランチは、滋味深い有機牡蠣を主役にした温かいお蕎麦です。 澄んだ出汁にふっくらとした牡蠣の旨みが溶け込み、身体にやさしく染み渡る一杯。まぜご飯とサラダを添えて、年の締めくくりにふさわしい和のランチに仕上げました。 Warm soba noodles served in a delicate Japanese dashi broth, topped with organic oysters. The oysters add a rich, natural umami to the clear soup, creating a comforting and elegant flavour. Served with mixed rice and a fresh salad,

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2025/12/30 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「チキンなんばん　特製タルタルソース」 " Chicken Nanban with Special Tartar Sauce" カラッと揚げた鶏肉に、やさしい酸味の特製甘酢あんを絡め、仕上げに自家製タルタルソースをたっぷりとかけた一品。 和と洋の要素が溶け合う、満足感のあるおまかせ料理です。 Crispy fried chicken coated in a lightly sweet and tangy Japanese-style vinegar sauce, generously topped with our house-made tartar sauce. This dish is inspired by Chicken Nanban, a beloved Japanese comfort food, off

Daily Lunch Highlight Christmas Lunch Special – 2025/12/29 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「オムカレーチャーハン　サラダとスープ付き🥢」 "Japanese Omelette-Wrapped Curry Fried Rice" ふんわりと焼き上げた半熟オムレツで、香ばしいカレーチャーハンをやさしく包みました。 日本の洋食文化から生まれた、見た目も楽しい一皿です。 A Japanese-style dish where fragrant curry-flavoured fried rice is wrapped in a soft, fluffy omelette. This comforting meal combines the richness of eggs with savoury curry rice, inspired by classic Japanese “yoshoku” home cooking.  — Only at Japanese Kitc

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2025/12/28 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「特製ローストポーク」 " Special House-Roasted Pork" 低温でじっくり火入れし、豚肉本来の甘みとしっとり感を最大限に引き出した一品。仕上げにシンプルな味付けで、素材の良さを楽しんでいただきます。 Our house-made roasted pork is slowly cooked at a low temperature to keep it tender and juicy. Lightly seasoned to highlight the natural sweetness and rich flavour of the pork, this dish is simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying. Served as part of our

Daily Lunch Highlight Christmas Lunch Special – 2025/12/27 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「海老天ぷら丼　サラダと味噌汁付き🥢」 "Prawn TEMPURA Rice Bowl" 大ぶりの海老をサクッと軽い衣で揚げ、ふっくらご飯にのせた定番の天丼。 シンプルだからこそ、素材と揚げ加減の良さが際立ちます。 サラダと味噌汁付き。 Two large prawn tempura served over steamed rice. Light, crispy batter and juicy prawns make this a classic and satisfying Japanese rice bowl. Served with salad and miso soup.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵 Classic Japanes

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2025/12/26 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「海老とたまごの特製チリソース」 " Prawn & Egg in Special Chili Sauce" ぷりぷりの海老とふんわり卵を、特製チリソースで仕上げた一皿。 やさしい辛さとコクのある旨みが、おまかせならではの味わいです。 Succulent prawns and softly cooked eggs served in our special house-made chili sauce. Mildly spicy, rich, and comforting — a chef’s omakase dish that highlights balance and depth of flavour. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that

Daily Lunch Highlight Christmas Lunch Special – 2025/12/25 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「手打ちうどん特製トマトソース　サラダとスープ付き🥢」 "Handmade UDON with Special Tomato Sauce" 毎朝丁寧に打ったもちもちの手打ちうどんに、じっくり煮込んだ特製トマトソースを合わせました。トマトの旨みと自然な甘み、うどんのコシを楽しめる、和と洋が出会うSAKURAスタイルの一皿です。 ※サラダとスープ付き Fresh handmade UDON noodles served with our special slow-cooked tomato sauce. The sauce is rich, gently sweet, and full of tomato umami, perfectly coating the chewy udon noodles. A comforting Japanese–Western fusion dis

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2025/12/24 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「和牛のステーキ」 " WAGYU Steak (New Zealand Wagyu)" ニュージーランド産和牛をシンプルに焼き上げたステーキ。 和牛ならではのやわらかさと旨みを最大限に引き出すため、味付けは最小限。肉そのものの美味しさをじっくりお楽しみいただける一皿です。 A simply grilled New Zealand Wagyu steak, cooked to highlight the natural tenderness and rich umami of the beef. Lightly seasoned to let the quality of the Wagyu shine, this dish is all about pure flavour and texture. Served

Daily Lunch Highlight Today's Lunch Special – 2025/12/23 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「レモンクリームパスタ　サラダとスープ付き🥢」 "Lemon Cream Pasta set" 爽やかなレモンの香りと、まろやかなクリームのコクを合わせたレモンクリームパスタ。重たくなりすぎず、最後まで心地よく楽しめる一皿です。サラダとスープ付きのランチセットでどうぞ。 A smooth and creamy pasta infused with fresh lemon zest and juice. Light yet rich, this lemon cream sauce brings a refreshing balance, making it an easy and satisfying lunch. Served with salad and soup.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket to Japa

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2025/12/22 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「有機牡蠣のバター焼き」 " Organic Butter-Seared Oysters" 有機で育てられた牡蠣を、シンプルにバターで香ばしく焼き上げた一品です。牡蠣本来の旨みとコクを大切にし、余計な味付けはせず、素材の力を引き出しました。 These organic oysters are gently seared in butter to enhance their natural sweetness and rich umami. A simple yet elegant dish that lets the quality of the oysters shine, finished with a clean, comforting flavour. Served as part of our OMAKAS

Today's Lunch Special Today's Lunch Special – 2025/12/21 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「ざるそば　かき揚げとサラダ付き🥢」 "ZARU SOBA with KAKIAGE Lunch" 香り高いそばを冷たく締め、つるっとした喉ごしを楽しむざるそば。揚げたてのかき揚げとサラダが付いた、さっぱりしながらも満足感のあるランチです。 Cold buckwheat noodles served in traditional zaru style, offering a clean aroma and smooth texture. Enjoyed with a light dipping sauce, freshly fried vegetable kakiage, and a fresh salad for a well-balanced Japanese lunch.  — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸 Your ticket t

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Today's one of OMAKASE course @Japanese Kitchen SAKURA – 2025/12/20 きょうのおまかせコースの一品 「うずらのたまごの串揚げ特製ソース」 " Quail Egg KUSHI-KATSUK with Special Sauce" サクッと軽い衣で揚げたうずらの卵を、特製ソースで仕上げた一本。 シンプルながら、日本の居酒屋らしい懐かしさと満足感のある一品です。 Crispy deep-fried quail eggs on skewers, coated in a light panko crumb and finished with our house-made special sauce. A classic Japanese izakaya favourite with a comforting, nostalgic taste. Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’

Today's Lunch Special Today's Lunch Special – 2025/12/19 @ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 「チキン南蛮　ご飯とサラダとスープ付き🥢」 "Chicken NANBAN set" 宮崎名物のチキン南蛮をSAKURAスタイルで。 カラッと揚げた鶏肉に、甘酸っぱい特製ソースを絡め、自家製タルタルソースをたっぷりかけました。 ご飯・サラダ・スープ付きの満足ランチです。 Japanese-style fried chicken topped with a rich homemade tartar sauce. Chicken Nanban is a specialty from Miyazaki, Japan. Lightly battered chicken is fried until crispy, then coated in a sweet and tangy vinegar-based sauce and finished with creamy tartar sau