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New Zealand truffle season has begun!The combination of aburi sushi and truffles is very popular and highly recommended....
05/06/2026

New Zealand truffle season has begun!

The combination of aburi sushi and truffles is very popular and highly recommended.

It also pairs well with tempura fish seasoned with salt and olive oil. Enjoy it with a truffle-infused dipping sauce.

Enjoy seasonal truffle in a simple Japanese way đŸ‡ŻđŸ‡”

Featured Sake of the month đŸ¶JuneăƒŒKozaemon Bizen OmachiThere are over 100 varieties of rice used in sake. The ‘Omachi’ ri...
04/06/2026

Featured Sake of the month đŸ¶

JuneăƒŒKozaemon Bizen Omachi

There are over 100 varieties of rice used in sake. The ‘Omachi’ rice used in the sake we are introducing here is the only variety that has been used continuously for over 100 years.

Omachi rice is highly absorbent and dissolves easily, making it ideal for producing rich, full-bodied sake. It is often used to create sake with a plump sweetness and a floral aroma, or sake with a robust umami and a distinct acidity.

This Kozaemon Bizen Omachi is precisely such a full-bodied sake, offering a robust umami flavour. Please enjoy it with meat dishes; it is particularly recommended with our rich A5 Wagyu sukiyaki hotpot!

Tottori Wagyu “Olein 55”The moment you put high-quality Wagyu beef in your mouth, you’ll experience a delicate, melt-in-...
27/05/2026

Tottori Wagyu “Olein 55”

The moment you put high-quality Wagyu beef in your mouth, you’ll experience a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a penetrating, authentic meaty flavour.

The secret lies in the abundant, exquisite “oleic acid” it contains. Oleic acid, the main component of olive oil, enhances the flavour of the meat and achieves an astonishing melt-in-your-mouth texture due to its low melting point. (Typical meat fat melting temperatures: Chicken: approx. 30-32°C; Pork: approx. 33-46°C; Beef: approx. 40-50°C; Lamb: approx. 44°C and above)

“Tottori Wagyu Olein 55” is a title given only to Tottori Wagyu beef that meets the strict condition of having an oleic acid content of 55% or more in its fat, and its fat melting point is an astonishing 16°C! You can experience an exceptional melt-in-your-mouth texture even among A5 rank Wagyu beef.

At Kazaguruma, you can enjoy this rare Tottori Olein 55 in our current KIWAMI menu and à la carte menu. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Featured sake of the monthđŸ¶MayăƒŒDassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo “Dassai” is a popular sake that is highly regarded not only in ...
06/05/2026

Featured sake of the monthđŸ¶
MayăƒŒDassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo

“Dassai” is a popular sake that is highly regarded not only in Japan but around the world. The brewery does not aim to produce a sake whose flavour can only be appreciated by connoisseurs, but rather a sake that ‘anyone will find delicious’

The product that made Dassai famous is Dassai 23, made from rice polished down to 23 per cent, but the one we are introducing here is Dassai 45, made from rice polished down to 45 per cent. With its exquisite balance of sweetness, umami and fruity notes derived from the rice, I believe this sake is truly one that anyone who tries it will find ‘delicious’. Furthermore, as it pairs exceptionally well with ‘dashi’—an essential element of Japanese cuisine—we are currently serving it as a pairing with the A5 Wagyu shabu-shabu, the third course of our Kiwami Course menu.

This is a sake we would highly recommend even to those trying sake for the first time. We hope you will take the time to savour its deliciousness alongside our cuisine.

This Sunday 19 April only!As we announced at the start of the year, we are offering takeaway chirashi sushi bowl made wi...
15/04/2026

This Sunday 19 April only!

As we announced at the start of the year, we are offering takeaway chirashi sushi bowl made with southern bluefin tuna!

This chirashi sushi features fresh southern bluefin tuna caught in New Zealand, along with a variety of other seafood.
We hope you’ll enjoy this luxurious sushi bowl in the comfort of your home.

As quantities are limited, please place your order soon!

Chirashi sushi bowl/ $55
Assorted Sashimi (12pcs)/ $50

Important notes for placing your order below âŹ‡ïž

Please place your order via the booking page on our website, as you would for a standard reservation.

・Prepaid basis
・Pick up only (12:00pm - 1:00pm)
・order cut off by noon on Saturday 18th
・Those are Gluten Free and Dairy Free
・you can place up to 4 orders at a time
・If you wish to order five or more, please split your order into two separate transactions
・these are Gluten-free and Dairy-free, other dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated

Sunday Ramen Lunch!We held our first Sunday Ramen Lunch two years ago. Since then, we’ve held the event four times, serv...
10/04/2026

Sunday Ramen Lunch!

We held our first Sunday Ramen Lunch two years ago. Since then, we’ve held the event four times, serving a different ramen each time, and this will be our 5th one!

Thank you for the wonderful response we’ve received every time. As there’s a limit to the number of bowls of ramen we can serve at once and bookings fill up quickly, we realise that many of you have missed out on the chance to visit. So, this time, we’ve decided to hold the Sunday Ramen Lunch for two consecutive weeks for each ramen!

This time, we are offering three different types of ramen. We will be holding the event on the first two Sundays of May, June and July.

As with previous events, we will be offering a two-course menu: first, you can enjoy sushi made with fresh raw seafood, followed by the ramen. Dessert is also available, so we invite you to share a special Sunday lunch experience with your family, friends or loved ones😊

Event details and booking policy;
🍜Yamagata SAKATA Ramen-3 and 10 May (19 April) BOOKED OUT!

🍜 Rishiri KONBU Ramen-7 and 14 June (24 May)
🍜Tottori GYUKOTSU Ramen-5 and 11 July (21 June)
*(The date in brackets show when bookings open)

✔ Two course lunch/ $50 per person
✔ bookings are accepted online via website only
✔ this event is pre-payment basis
✔ No refund will be given for cancellation
✔ No dietary requests accepted

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us 🙂

Featured sake of the monthđŸ¶April—Zenkuro ‘Furusato’ Junmai‘Furusato’ means ‘hometown’.This sake is made using sake rice ...
08/04/2026

Featured sake of the monthđŸ¶

April—Zenkuro ‘Furusato’ Junmai

‘Furusato’ means ‘hometown’.
This sake is made using sake rice from Fukuoka, the home region of Yasuko, the master brewer’s wife.

While its flavour is not overly assertive, it possesses a rich umami that pairs superbly with food and gently envelops the palate. It is truly a wonderful sake.

This sake is also delicious when served warm. Whether you try it chilled or warmed, you’ll discover a different flavour each time 🙂

Zenkuro Sake

As the festive season draws to a close, the sound of cicadas fades and the sky gradually fills with autumnal clouds.In J...
25/03/2026

As the festive season draws to a close, the sound of cicadas fades and the sky gradually fills with autumnal clouds.
In Japan, autumn is known as ‘Minori no aki’, a term that refers to the bountiful season when crops such as rice, fruit and vegetables come to fruition and the harvest begins. It is a season that best captures the abundance of food available throughout the year. Let’s all celebrate the arrival of autumn, enjoy plenty of delicious food, and stay healthy in both body and mind as we head into the colder months!

Kazaguruma’s upcoming schedule is as follows:

KIWAMI course Menu Update: Autumn/Winter Menu.
We’ve designed menus perfect for autumn and winter!

“Shio yaki” salmon
We’ve paired simply grilled, melty salmon with a fragrant scallion (spring onion) sauce, and the slightly bitter kale underneath provides a nice accent.
Furthermore, the rice, gently seasoned with edamame and kumara, complements everything perfectly, bringing it all together deliciously. This is a beautiful dish that expresses “Minorino Aki”

A5 Wagyu Shabu Shabu
Shabu-shabu is the perfect way to enjoy the highest grade Wagyu beef.
The rich broth, made with plenty of katsuobushi and konbu, is infused with the delicious flavours of Wagyu beef and various vegetables. We’ve also included a variety of condiments so you can enjoy the soup to the very last drop. It’s sure to warm you up nicely.

The season for enjoying hot sake is just begging. We recommend our Tenzan sake, which has a gentle umami flavour that compliments a wide range of dishesđŸ¶

Furthermore, we will be holding our ‘Sunday Ramen Lunch’ events in May, June and July🍜
Once again, we will be introducing popular local ramen from Japan. Details will be announced shortly. Please look forward to it.

We have also updated part of our regular Ă  la carte menu this month.
Please do take a look at the full menu, including our drinks menu, on our website.

We will be open as usual on Good Friday and Anzac Day in April!

We look forward to welcoming you, along with your loved ones 🙂

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This year’s Valentine’s Day celebrations will be held over two days, 14th and 15th February, featuring our “Sushi Degust...
16/01/2026

This year’s Valentine’s Day celebrations will be held over two days, 14th and 15th February, featuring our “Sushi Degustation”!

This event has been held twice previously at WOAP and proved extremely popular!

Although it is Valentine’s Day, we are accepting group reservations for up to four people. (We cannot accept reservations for a solo diner this time.)

This time, we are serving for both lunch and dinner on both the 14th and 15th.
Please review the reservation details and notes below and book via our website.

‐ Price: $145 per person
‐ Please understand that this is special event, dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated
‐ Lunch reservations only at 12:00, dinner reservations only at 17:00
‐ The meal will commence simultaneously for all guests
‐ Duration: approximately two and a half hours to three hours
‐ Credit card details are required at the time of booking

*The menu shown in the photo is for this event, but the contents may change depending on supply.

A belated Happy New Year to you all 🌅With the Christmas and New Year holidays now over, it seems many have returned to t...
13/01/2026

A belated Happy New Year to you all 🌅
With the Christmas and New Year holidays now over, it seems many have returned to their daily routines, and the streets are gradually regaining their vibrancy.
Kazaguruma resumed normal business last week. We are delighted to have welcomed so many customers already.
Our Sunday “Udon and Soba Lunch”, which we’ve been preparing since late last year, was fully booked every day. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated. Among the dishes we offered, the “Wagyu Beef Udon/ Soba with Kakiage Tempura” proved particularly popular, while the Bouillabaisse and Mentai cream Udon also received favourable reviews. We plan to hold such events regularly going forward, so please look forward to them.

Now, we would like to inform you about upcoming events at Kazaguruma.

First, the ‘Sunday Ramen Lunch’, announced last year, will be held on the 25th January and 8th February. We have already received numerous enquiries, indicating the growing popularity of ramen.
Please refer to our previous post for reservation details.

Furthermore, we are preparing a special event for this year’s Valentine’s Day.
The menu and reservation method will be announced shortly. Please look forward to it!

Furthermore, in March, bluefin tuna from off the coast of New Zealand will be in season.
We will offer this premium, richly marbled tuna for takeaway, so you can enjoy it at home. Please look forward to this too!

During our regular dinner service, be sure to try our current kiwami Menu.
We also have a wide selection of premium sake and wine, as well as many non-alcoholic beverages.
Please come and enjoy a new Japanese dining experience at Kazaguruma this year too!

Address

272 Cuba Street, Te Aro
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

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