When passing by Kihikihi and Te Awamutu while doing some hikes around Waikato region, this Sushi Donburi shop in Kihikihi, operated by Japanese staffs, is my favorite place to drop by for lunch or a quick meal. The shop’s dining area is quiet most of the time but it seems to be the locals’ favorite place to grab a ready-meal takeaways of bento or sushi for their daily errands.

Most of the donburi such as chicken/salmon teriyaki and katsu chicken are ready-made in bowls, except for the Sashimi Don (16.50NZD). The raw salmon were fresh and sweet. Beneath them are salad and rich dressings with rice, and the avocado makes it richer.

I also had the Spicy Ramen (10.80NZD) once, but it was the Korean Instant Ramen kind instead of the actual Japanese Ramen (they did inform me about this when I ordered it). They do cook and serve Udon though.