I was eating outside from another restaurant with my family when one of New Zealand Cafe employees came outside and started to chat with us. Long story short I went in and ordered some bang bang shrimp which was pretty good. I like the vibe inside of the restaurant it seem pretty chill. I haven’t eaten enough from here to give a full review but so far I’ve like it.
My favorite sushi place for a very reasonable price for the quality. They have an excellent selection of sushi/sushi rolls both fried and fresh.The inside is intimate but very small. If you don't like being close to other tables this isn't your spot. The good news is their take out service is excellent. Best takeout sushi I've had anywhere. They really go the extra mile to make it look nice (see pics) as well as study and safe to transport home.The service in the restaurant though is very friendly and good.Love this place.
My wife and I treat ourselves to a large sushi dinner here once a month, sometime twice, sometimes three times if one of us has a really really bad day. Honestly this sushi is amazing for the price, one of the best. We ate in here before covid, it was a small place, I'm a large person and I felt in the way wherever I sat. The play we found works best is to order and pick it up, we have the good soy sauce at home anyways. Our large order, listed below takes them usally 45-55 minutes to complete on the busiest day, get a seperate box for each person's order to mitigate spousal theft. The best sushi in Charlotte, or atleast for this price point. Just a really great staff and kitchen. Always very clean.Last month's order:Husband:Vegtable spring rollSalt and pepper calamarismoked salmon rollyellowtail rollhorseradish rolebigger roleseperate box, this is key unless you really know your fishWife:seaweed salad2 tuna nigirituna rollred dragon rollvolcano roll2 miso soupbamboo rolebigger role
Asian food, including sushi, served here, and it's all good! I like that many dishes come with extra sides, such as salad, chicken skewers or shrimp, and something like a friend dumpling (I don't eat it, but my dining partners love it, and I give mine to them). The staff is friendly, human (meaning they're not always perfect, just like everyone else), and helpful! Not enough places like New Zealand Cafe around!
The sushi was really good. It’s a small cozy place and our waiter was very attentive and outstandingly friendly. He really seemed to enjoy his job!
Being from Long Island where fresh fish and sushi are easily found, we are so excited to have discovered New Zealand Cafe! It is the best sushi we have had locally. It’s fresh, the rolls are creative and delicious. A local gem!
This is a great place to get sushi in Charlotte! It is a small restaurant with not many seats, but the atmosphere was very nice and cozy. I got the sushi and sashimi combo and it was great! The fish was very fresh and tasty. Their menu is very big so there is something for everyone. Would recommend!
My all time favorite sushi! Jackie and the team really know how to prepare and roll some great edible art! New Zealand Cafe is amazing, love this place!
The food was great! We got the teriyaki chicken, fantasy shrimp, squid salad, philly, spicy general sushi rolls and some nigri. Loved mostly everything once it came! The chicken stewer was on the drier side.. Our waiter was present. But, 1 persons order was forgotten and it took almost 30 minutes after most of us already finished our food before their food came.
Hadn't been here in years. Stopped by for a late dinner. The person who took my order was pleasant. I really didn't know what I wanted; just wanted something spicy. She recommended a few different rolls. I wanted to try something different & went with the eel she was telling me about.I'd decided on one roll & wanted to change to just the last roll she suggested. Guess she didn't understand what I was saying with my mask on. Didn't realize til I was paying that she had 2 rolls on the order. Wasn't going to make it an issue & just paid.I also ordered a spring roll. She did ask my preference & I asked for crab. Was disappointed when I got home & realized it was fake crab. I guess with all the other fresh seafood, I thought it'd be real crab meat.I deducted a star from the review because of the service I received when I picked up my order. When my order was placed, I was told it'd be ready in 15 mins. I walked to the adjacent grocery store, picked up a few things & came back. When I got to the counter, I told the lady I was picking up a take out order. I believe she wore glasses & was older. She was doing something with receipts. I gave her my order number & she coldly just slid the glass partition, dropped the bag down, closed the partition, & went right back to whatever she was doing with the receipts.The sushi was good, but the service when I picked up the food left a bad taste in my mouth. Doubt I'll be back.