Kinji Japanese - Christchurch

This is my favourite Japanese in Christchurch. There isn’t much ambience in this tiny eatery but the food and polite staff more then make up for it. I tend to go for the dinner bento which is delicious and filling. <br/ <br/ The salmon sashimi is very fresh and the tempura batter is light and crispy. The chicken teriyaki is well marinated and juicy. I also had the takoyaki to start which was probably the weaker dish due to the tougher texture of the batter used. <br/ <br/ Overall I found the service to be good and fast for a busy Thursday evening!

Favourite place to go in Christchurch! So affordable and such amazing quality Japanese! In love! The staff are great and the food is quick! Also try the octopus balls and sizzling plate

Been in Christchurch tow months. Been there three times. Excellent environment. Excellent staff Excellent service. Great fresh seafood. Price slightly high. First time I went couldn't get full with $50dollars. But is expected with most Japanese cuisines.. Definitely recommend.

Had heard from a few people about Kinji and how great it was, so I was very keen to try.  The fact that it is one of a few small shops in a block added to my eagerness as it was not the setting I had imagined.   Very attentive staff who meet and greet and make you feel welcommed.  In some ways very traditional in their mannerisms which is lovely.  With the dimmly lit room and a few asian diners, you could almost imagine you were in Japan tucked away down a side alley.  I found it quite the experience.  Loved the fabric lined box to keep your handbag off the floor, the little details are wonderful.  The food did not dissapoint, we chose a selection of unusual things as my husband has been to Japan many times and knows his way around the cuisine.  He was most impressed with the venison tataki and the octopus wasabi dish.  I am now a little annoyed I didn't quickly check the reviews beforehand as we didn't order dessert and by all accounts, sounds amazing.  Thank you for the experience, simple but beautiful.

I found the service attentive not intrusive, the food exquisite a perfect balance of flavors, textures and quantity, the Brule was a beautiful way to end a memorable meal, I will be back