Ishi

Ishi brings Japanese food to the Frontier Estate area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Te Awamutu. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as tonkotsu ramen and teppanyaki are usually on the menu. With 2 Japanese options across Te Awamutu, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for Ishi have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.