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Address: 161A Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 838 3085
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TatsutaJapaneseRestaurant/?ref=bookmarks
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Japanese restaurant owned by Japanese chef. Enjoy Japanese Tapas, Izakaya style at dinner and share the food with your family and friends.
Tatsuta Japanese Restaurant
Chiken Nan Ban. チキン南蛮. deep fried chicken marinated in sweet sour sauce, tar tar sauce on top. $20.50. Tempura Lunch (V).
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Olivia McLennan
The food is fantastic!! The sashimi is so fresh and the flavours in all the meals were exquisite and beautifully presented. They had a fantastic variety of plum wines, sake and fruit liqueurs and offered tasting plates for all these which were a great way to figure out what you liked. They were all delicious.
The service was incredible! Very knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to all the customers. There was a bit of a wait time from ordering to getting your food so would recommend ordering a few starters early to get you going. The server was very honest about this wait time which was appreciated and I think booking helped reduce the time as they could plan for people coming in. The food was definitely worth it though so we didn’t mind.
It is a cosy vibe and would highly recommended this restaurant.
… moreThe service was incredible! Very knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to all the customers. There was a bit of a wait time from ordering to getting your food so would recommend ordering a few starters early to get you going. The server was very honest about this wait time which was appreciated and I think booking helped reduce the time as they could plan for people coming in. The food was definitely worth it though so we didn’t mind.
It is a cosy vibe and would highly recommended this restaurant.
Homer
Delicious food. Some wait time for food to come out. Portions and price are reasonable. A bit dark and slightly cold at the restaurant on a winters day for us.
… moreEunice
First time dining here tonight as a family of three after dining as a couple 4 years ago. Truly, some things never change: great service and authentic Japanese food is superb! My husband has high standards for Japanese cuisine and he loved our food — compliment to the chef! Most especially, the the one who welcomed, served and singlehandedly dealt with the guests is truly commendable. Will definitely dine here again.
… moreElaine Ng
I have never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant before. There were so many restrictions that we will never return for a second visit. My husband moved his chair to sit next to our son to feed him, but the waiter told him he could not sit there because it would block the table beside us. At that time, no one was sitting at that table, and there were several other empty tables in the restaurant, especially as it was close to closing time.
Yes, we were about 15 minutes late for our reservation, but when we asked whether it normally takes that long for the food to arrive, the waiter blamed us for being late. He said that if we had arrived on time, we would have already finish our meal. Once we get this response, we feel so unwelcome and truly had a bad experience dining there
The food took more than an hour to arrive, and we were required to spend at least $30 per person. I have never encountered such rules at any other restaurant we have visited. I would have preferred that our reservation be cancelled so we could go upstairs, where we could enjoy better food at a better price. Paying just $7 more per person for the buffet upstairs would have been far more worthwhile.
Overall, the customer service was poor, the portions were very small, and the food was overpriced. We truly did not feel welcome at this restaurant.
… moreYes, we were about 15 minutes late for our reservation, but when we asked whether it normally takes that long for the food to arrive, the waiter blamed us for being late. He said that if we had arrived on time, we would have already finish our meal. Once we get this response, we feel so unwelcome and truly had a bad experience dining there
The food took more than an hour to arrive, and we were required to spend at least $30 per person. I have never encountered such rules at any other restaurant we have visited. I would have preferred that our reservation be cancelled so we could go upstairs, where we could enjoy better food at a better price. Paying just $7 more per person for the buffet upstairs would have been far more worthwhile.
Overall, the customer service was poor, the portions were very small, and the food was overpriced. We truly did not feel welcome at this restaurant.
Barney McKay
We adore this place – they serve incredibly fresh fish (their nigiri platter is delicious!), freshest fish in Hamilton. Their food is always perfectly cooked and beautifully prepared. Beer is ice cold, sake is delicious and hot (if you like it that way) and their service is warm and personable. We can’t say enough about this place and the rad people that run it ❤️
… moreEmma Eriepa
Lovely, fresh, tasty food. Pictures don’t do the dishes justice as the restaurant is quite dim. The seafood lovers deluxe set is a highlight, with the largest variety I’ve experienced in Hamilton, for a very reasonable price. Recommend arriving early or making a reservation. We arrived at opening and were immediately seated, food came quickly. By the time we finished the restaurant was near capacity and the single wait staff was run off his feet.
… moreKym Moore
Went here in recommendation from a work friend, for a lunch meeting. It was excellent! And so I then had to bring my husband to try it as well. It’s tucked away a little from the street. There is so much to choose from on the food menu and the drinks menu. We tried a lot of different dishes. Everything was a presented so beautifully with flowers cut out of carrot slices, etc. Everything was delicious. The staff were very attentive and explained the food and how each is usually enjoyed. It was a fabulous experience and I can’t wait to go back.
… moreChong Looi
This place is a treasure. The specials were exactly that, special and you haven’t had japanese food as good as this outside Japan, not even in Auckland . My extremely well priced special was a bowl with 4 different options inside. Too good to describe but honestly, this place is a destination. Make an effort and check it out. Itadakimasu!
… moreChloe
Food is overall good except for the tempura sauce and chicken are under-seasoning. Love the grill fish. Beautiful plating. The biggest drawback is the dishes are served really slow. There was only one table before us (about 8 people) and it took 30 minutes for our first dish to be served. I guess there’s only one chef cooking. Would like to come again but would definitely check how many customers are already there before entering.
… moreLisa McLennan
I have been to Tatsuta many times and the experience has always been incredible. Their food is so delicious- the menu is varied – it is cooked by the one chef and owner who is incredibly talented and has never disappointed us yet. We also tried the tastings of suki- plum wine and fruit liqueur- highly recommend- the service is incredible- always if an excellent standard. If you love authentic Japanese cuisine you will love this restaurant.
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