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Origami

158 Cuba Street | Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64 4-385 1354
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Overview
  • Excellent62%
  • Very good30%
  • Average4%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible2%
Travellers talk about
“bento box” (23 reviews)
“sushi” (14 reviews)
“gyoza” (8 reviews)
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CUISINES
Japanese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
PRICE
££ - £££
RATINGS
Service
Food
Value
Atmosphere
LOCATION
158 Cuba Street | Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here
Sponsored by: Origami
1. Japanese Food
" food was excellent, the portions generous, and the service attentive,"
Patrick
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2. Atmosphere
" Great atmosphere and nice waitress."
Ruth
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3. Desserts
"well plated and presented and flavours are amazing. "
arnold1aaron
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11 - 20 of 158 reviews

Reviewed 6 November 2017

Our family had a great dinner and the meals easily feed two adults and two teenagers. Desserts were fantastic.

Thank Darren B
Reviewed 1 November 2017 via mobile

We had a great time at this restaurant as the service was good and the fish particularly fresh. I recommend this Japanese restaurant (compared to other sushi restaurants with poor quality in the same street for the same price)

Thank C et CH D
Reviewed 25 October 2017

We found this place after we has already eaten main meal elsewhere, unfortunately. The desserts sitting in the front cabinet looked delicious so our party decided we would try them. They would be some of the better desserts we have tried anywhere. They had obviously...More

Thank Grovel59
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Reviewed 22 October 2017 via mobile

The food is very delicious and the staffs perform excellent service! The tuna salsa was absolutely one of my favorite...highly recommend for any new comer. The portion of miso ramen was huge...can’t imagine how I would be able to finished without my friend. The desserts...More

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Reviewed 11 October 2017 via mobile

On a ramen hunt in Wellington! My friend in I came late Wednesday night (thank u for serving us still ) and we had some yummy noodles and tempura. I had the pork chashu ramen and my friend the vegetable and prawn udon soup. Both...More

Thank Kaylyn S
Reviewed 27 September 2017

I'd been wanting to get to Origami for a number of months. So when I did, and found that their Okonomiyaki was horribly un-authentic, I was greatly disappointed. Given all the other good or better reviews this is obviously not the right thing to order....More

Thank HaljoHal
Reviewed 23 September 2017 via mobile

From the welcoming smile of the waitress to the time we left, this restaurant was a terrific place to enjoy our last dinner in New Zealand. The menu is clear and expansive and the prices are quite reasonable. We enjoyed our Tonkatsu and Ramen thoroughly,...More

Thank eztraveller2
Reviewed 1 September 2017 via mobile

I've always loved Japanese food and this restaurant met my expectations! Great atmosphere and nice waitress. My sister and I will remember this place and tell others about it! Thank you for a great experience!

1  Thank Ruth S
Reviewed 24 August 2017

We went with a party of seven to celebrate a birthday. The food was excellent, the portions generous, and the service attentive, but not overbearingly so. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

Thank Patrick F
Reviewed 9 August 2017 via mobile

We went for an early dinner for my partners birthday before heading to a movie, and decide to give in to her idea of sushi for dinner. The place was empty but it was pre-6pm so not unexpected, and it did fill the longer we...More

1  Thank Nik G
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
US$11 - US$18
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Restaurant features
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
Good for
Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Kids, Business meetings, Child-friendly
Open Hours
Sunday
11:30 - 21:30
Monday
11:30 - 21:00
Tuesday
11:30 - 21:00
Wednesday
11:30 - 21:00
Thursday
11:30 - 21:00
Friday
11:30 - 21:30
Saturday
11:30 - 21:30
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 158 Cuba Street | Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Greater Wellington  >  Wellington
  • Phone Number: +64 4-385 1354
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