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A teppan and sake bar located in central Queenstown offers a fun and intimate dining experience. Tanoshi offers a extensive sake, whiskey and Japanese cocktail menus with Kirin lager on tap. Chef Koji Kiminami presents traditional Japanese cuisine from the teppan grill and has assembled some contemporary interpretations of Japanese classics. Open for lunch and dinner to late night grazing - Tanoshi, meaning 'fun' will entertain and delight.
PRICE RANGE
€4 - €11
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Japanese, Asian, Grill
FEATURES
Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Outdoor Seating
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

What an experience! Service was joyful and kind. Sake and food was awesome. Would recommend 100%. Beautiful little spot with great staff and ambiance.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Doesn’t do sushi which our 7 year old wanted, helpful FOH person gave us directions to what she considered to be good sushi and said. Hey come back if you want, I don’t mind if your son eats his sushi here. Well what an invite...and we went back, sat at the bar so we could watch them prepare the food and talk to the staff. Gold flaked sake, chefs choice menu which had seared beef, rice, pork ect. Great choice and will definitely go back. Sit at the bar and watch and be amazed. The Japanese omelette was perfectMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great Japanese experience. Fantastic service was only surpassed by the outstanding food. Salmon Buri was a definite stand out, followed by the Wagyu steak. Highly recommended

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Absolutely outstanding in every way. Food was excellent. Staff were outstandingly competent, friendly and very good at their jobs. A credit to everyone who was on shift Saturday 29th July. You guys rock.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This place has a great atmosphere and the staff are amazing. The food was so impressive that our group of 4 enjoyed every dish. Definitely visit this place when your in Queenstown

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This spot is great for lunch. Delicious food, great staff and a great atmosphere. Definitely a place to go in Queenstown

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Came across this restaurant and went back twice. Food is great and staff great. The star less is for the price.. overpriced. But then again.. so is almost everything in queenstown. Sit outside.. enjoy the cold air

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

We tried the ‘Trust the Chef Dinner’ recommended by friends and it was excellent. The restaurant was lively and warm. Will definitely go there again.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 21, 2023 via mobile

Awesome Japanese good along way from Japan. We had the set menu at Tanoshi, the sashimi was some of the best we’ve had in a long time l.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 18, 2023 via mobile

Let the chef select the dishes was great value and the quality was excellent. Would recommend this place as an ideal dinner destination

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed April 16, 2023

Excellent service, atmosphere, staff and mostly, the food. Incredible cosy setting with wonderful sake and Japanese beer to accompany the food.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 4, 2023

Tanoshi never disappoints!! Delish! Great service & amazing food but you must book to get in here. We always come here every time in Queenstown

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 30, 2023

What a great experience - for myself and my mouth 😋 A good menu and wine list. We ordered ‘Trust The Chef’ a selection of small delish plates to share with miso soup, rice, pancakes, salmon, pork belly just to name a few. It was...great food in a nice environment. Chef and wait staff were really please to see you, chatty and happy to help. I would thoroughly recommend this delightful restaurant Walked out with very fully tummy’s so go in hungryMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 29, 2023 via mobile

Best food we had all week in Queenstown, we trusted the chef and went with his tasting menu, amazing, so fresh and delicious! We’ll be back and will recommend to everyone who comes this way!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 22, 2023 via mobile

Tucked away in Cow Lane - such a little treasure! Great service and beautiful Japanese food that is great to share or keep to yourself. It is a small space, but I think that is part of the charm. Have yet to try their site...at Five Mile but am sure that is just as good!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Hi there, we do not offer BYO. We do have an extensive drinks menu including tap and bottled beer, cider, wines including plum wine, spirits and a huge selection of traditional Japanese Sake and Shochu - we also have an... More
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