Cookai Japanese Restaurant (Sushi Train &bar) Menu
Cookai Japanese Restaurant (Sushi Train &bar) menu gallery
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Sushi Platter
Set A: Salmon nigiri(8pcs), Tuna nigiri(6pcs), Tataki nigiri(4pcs), Cucumber Roll(8pcs), Salmon avocado roll(4pcs), Karaage chicken roll(4pcs), kakiage vege roll(4pcs), Tuna mayo gunkan(2pcs), Seaweed gunkan(2pcs), Fried chicken(5pcs)
Set B: Kakiage vege roll(8pcs), Salmon avocado roll(8pcs), karaage chicken roll(4pcs), teriyaki chicken roll (4pcs), Cucumber roll(8pcs), Fried chicken(5pcs), Edamame
Set C: Edamame, Kakiage roll(4pcs), Karaage chicken roll(8pcs), Teriyaki chicken roll(8pcs), Salmon avocado roll(4pcs)
Single Set Meal
Discount Guide
Sushi & Sashimi
Japanese-inspired seared beef dish. Thinly sliced beef, ponzu sauce, scallions. Delicately seared, tangy, and zesty.
Raw and savory.Beef, rice.Unusual sushi dish.
Sushi delicacy with boiled prawns.
Japanese sushi specialty
Sushi appetizer with corn mayo filling. Corn, mayonnaise, sushi rice. Creamy, savory, and delightful.
Crispy Chicken & Cucumber Roll. Crispy chicken, cucumber, lettuce. Crispy, refreshing, delicious.
Crispy breaded chicken roll.
Crispy Breaded Seafood Delicacy. Prawn, wheat flour, egg. Crisp, tender, and irresistible.
Crispy Seafood Delights
Japanese sushi delicacy
Japanese sushi delicacy. Seaweed wrapped rice, egg filling. Sweet, delicate, and comforting.
Japanese delicacy, Flying Fish Roe Gunkan. Luxurious, briny, and rich in umami.
Sushi delight with fresh prawn.
Japanese rice dish wrapped in tofu skin.Sweet, savory, and delicately flavored.
Sushi delicacy featuring King Fish. King Fish, sushi rice, nori. Fresh, mild, and melt-in-your-mouth.
Japanese appetizer with marinated mushrooms.
Sushi specialty with tender octopus. Octopus, sushi rice, wasabi. Delicately chewy, subtly sweet, umami-rich.
Chinese dumplings filled with minced pork.
Crispy potato croquettes. Potatoes, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs. Crunchy, savory, and comforting.
Japanese-style sushi snack. Prawn, mayonnaise, seasoned rice. Creamy, savory, and delicate.
Japanese sushi roll, salmon, avocado, 9pcs. Delicate, fresh, and rich in flavor.
Japanese sushi roll with salmon and avocado. Fresh salmon, creamy avocado. Delicate, rich, and satisfying.
Sushi delicacy featuring salmon.
Delicate and fresh.Salmon slices.Japanese classic dish.
Delicate and fresh.Salmon slices.Japanese classic dish.
Sushi delicacy. Seared salmon, sushi rice, wasabi. Tender, smoky, and melt-in-mouth.
Seafood delicacy, seared scallops, sushi rice. Delicately charred, buttery, and rich.
Grilled squid sushi delicacy. Seared squid, sushi rice, soy sauce. Tender, smoky, umami-rich.
Japanese sushi roll with seaweed. Seaweed, rice, fish or vegetables. Fresh, salty, and delicate.
Japanese vegetarian sushi roll. Seaweed, surimi, rice. Mild, delicate, and umami-rich.
Japanese fusion sushi roll. Crab, avocado, tempura flakes. Delicately sweet, creamy, and crunchy.
Crispy fried appetizer. Thinly wrapped with vegetables and meat. Crispy, savory, and delightful.
Sushi delicacy featuring squid legs. Squid legs, sushi rice, wasabi. Tender, umami, and subtly sweet.
Sweet and savory.Chicken, vegetables.Sushi roll dish.
Japanese fusion sushi roll with salmon, avocado, and teriyaki sauce. Rich, sweet, and savory.
Japanese-style grilled chicken with avocado. Teriyaki chicken, avocado, 9 pieces. Sweet, savory, and tender.
Japanese sushi roll with tuna and mayo. Tuna, sushi rice, mayo. Rich, creamy, and umami.
Sushi delicacy with raw tuna. Raw tuna, sushi rice, wasabi. Fresh, delicate, melt-in-mouth experience.
Sushi roll with fresh tuna. Tuna, sushi rice, seaweed. Delicately fresh, oceanic flavor.
Tender and rich.Tuna slices.Japanese raw dish.
Seafood delicacy with sea urchin roe.Sushi-grade sea urchin roe, nori wrap.Rich, buttery, and subtly sweet.
Tempting vegetable tempura roll, served with 8pcs.
Sushi delicacy with white fish.
Refreshing and healthy appetizer. Cucumber, cream cheese, smoked salmon. Crispy, creamy, and light.
Crispy Chicken & Cucumber Roll
Sushi delicacy featuring squid.
Sushi roll with tuna and mayo.
Japanese appetizer
Main
Slow-cooked tender pork belly.Cookai signature recipe, succulent and flavorful.
Crispy Japanese-style fried chicken.Battered chicken, tempura sauce.Crisp, savory, and satisfying.
Japanese-style crispy prawns. King Prawn Tempura (5pcs). Lightly battered, perfectly fried, and delectable.
Tempting fried seafood delicacy. Soft Shell Crab (6pcs).Crisp, savory, and full of oceanic flavor.
Japanese-style deep-fried vegetables.Vegetable Tempura (9pcs).Crisp, light, and subtly seasoned.
Japanese-style seared beef. Tender, lightly charred, and flavorful.
Donburi (On Rice) & Noodle
Japanese grilled salmon sushi roll. Aburi salmon, sushi rice, nori. Rich, smoky, and buttery.
Japanese curry rice with chicken, vegetables, and curry sauce. Rich, savory, and mildly spicy.
Japanese-style fried chicken bowl. Marinated chicken, lettuce, mayonnaise. Crispy, savory, and satisfying.
Japanese delicacy, fresh raw fish slices. Delicate, fresh, and melt-in-mouth.
Japanese-style grilled beef dish.Tender beef, teriyaki sauce, scallions.Sweet and savory, with a hint of smokiness.
Japanese grilled chicken dish. Teriyaki sauce, chicken, vegetables. Sweet, savory, and tender.
Japanese specialty dish
Japanese curry rice bowl with vegetables. Carrots, potatoes, onions, curry sauce. Rich, comforting, mildly spicy.
Small Dish
Appetizer of steamed soybeans. Edamame Beans, sea salt. Light, nutritious, and easy to enjoy.
Japanese-style soup with miso paste. Rich in umami, comforting and savory.
Savory and crispy fried rice dish.Rice, egg, soy sauce, vegetables.Delicious, comforting, and well-seasoned.
Vibrant Vegetarian Salad
Dessert
Drink
Refreshing iced tea blend. Peach flavor, sweet and tangy.
Refreshing ginger ale with a hint of spice.
Refreshing lemon soda with a hint of sweetness, inspired by New Zealand.
Refreshing dessert with grape jelly, sweet and tangy.
Tropical fruit dessert. Lychee, coconut milk, tapioca pearls. Refreshing, sweet, and exotic.
Tropical dessert delight. Mango, coconut milk, tapioca pearls. Sweet, creamy, and refreshing.
Refreshing Fruit Juice Blend
Fruity and refreshing beverage.Apple, peach, natural sweetness.Delicious, revitalizing, and thirst-quenching.
Fruit Juice Blend
Crisp and refreshing lemon-lime soda.
Japanese carbonated soft drink. Sweet, effervescent, and refreshing.
The menu at Cookai Japanese Restaurant offers a delightful variety of dishes, combining traditional Japanese flavors with modern twists. The sushi platters are a great choice, with options like Set A, Set B, and Set C providing a range of fresh ingredients. For those looking for a complete meal, the Single Set Meals are a standout, including options such as the Salmon & Avocado Roll [9pcs] paired with Miso, or the Crispy Chicken & Cucumber Roll [9pcs] with a refreshing Coke. There are also hearty dishes like the Cookai Slow Cooked Pork Belly served with rice, and the Sashimi Don alongside a Salmon Avocado Roll. For sushi lovers, the menu features unique items like Arctic Surf Shellfish Nigiri, Beef Tataki, and Boiled Prawn Nigiri, offering a true taste of Japan. The Assorted Tempura platter, with its combination of prawns, salmon, and vegetables, is perfect for sharing, while the Soft Shell Crab [6pcs] and King Prawn Tempura [5pcs] provide a satisfying and crunchy bite. If you're in the mood for rice or noodles, the Aburi Salmon Don and Tempura Udon are excellent choices. Smaller bites like Edamame Beans, Side Salad, and Tempura Sushi [6pcs] make for great accompaniments, while the Chocolate Mousse and Cream Puff [Vanilla] offer a sweet ending to your meal. With drinks like Coke, Ginger Beer, and Fuze Tea [Peach], there's something for every taste. The menu's diverse offerings make it an appealing spot for anyone craving quality Japanese food in Christchurch.