Katsubi Spitfire

japanese restaurant — Harewood · Christchurch

About Katsubi Spitfire

Katsubi Spitfire brings the Katsubi experience to Spitfire Square on Memorial Avenue in Harewood, Christchurch. Katsubi has been a Kiwi favourite since 2002, built around one simple idea: a fresh, tasty bowl that you build and customise entirely your way, served fast so you can make the most of your day.

The heart of the menu is the Katsubi bowl, starting with the brand's iconic red rice or noodles as your base. Alongside the bowls you'll find tasty snacks like crispy fried chicken — something for lunch, an easy dinner for the family, or a quick bite any day of the week. Everything is freshly prepared daily, with quality, customisability and fast service at the centre of the Katsubi experience.

Beyond the counter, Katsubi offers build-your-own bowl catering for groups from 10 to over 100 through K-atering, drawing on more than 20 years of experience serving Kiwi businesses across New Zealand. Orders can be placed in store, online, or through the Katsubi app.

Katsubi Spitfire: Build-Your-Own Bowls at Spitfire Square, Christchurch

Katsubi Spitfire brings the Katsubi experience to Spitfire Square on Memorial Avenue in Harewood, Christchurch. It belongs to a brand that has been a Kiwi favourite since 2002, built on a simple idea: freshly prepared food you can make entirely your own, served fast so you can make the most of your day.

The Katsubi bowl is the heart of it all. Every bowl starts with a base — the iconic red rice or noodles — and from there it is yours to build and customise exactly the way you like. The brand cares about quality, customisability and fast service, and it shows: fresh ingredients prepared daily, orders made to your spec, and food in hand without a long wait.

What to order

If you are new to Katsubi, the classic move is a red rice bowl. That signature red rice has been part of the Katsubi identity for over two decades, and it is the base most regulars build on. Prefer noodles? Swap your base and enjoy the same build-your-own freedom in a different form.

Alongside the bowls, the menu includes tasty snacks — crispy fried chicken being the standout — that round out a meal or stand on their own when you want something quick and satisfying. Whether you are in for a workday lunch or picking up an easy dinner for the family, the philosophy stays the same: keep it simple, with fresh, healthy, tasty food that hits the spot every day of the week.

Catering for teams big and small

Katsubi is not just for solo lunches. Through K-atering, the brand offers build-your-own Katsubi bowl catering for groups starting from 10 people and scaling beyond 100. With more than 20 years of experience serving local and beyond Kiwi businesses across New Zealand, Katsubi has become a popular and trusted catering provider — a handy option for office lunches, events and workplace shout-outs around Christchurch.

Ordering made easy

The Spitfire Square store supports online ordering through the Katsubi website, and there is a dedicated Katsubi app on both the App Store and Google Play for regulars who want their usual bowl a few taps away. That convenience-first mindset runs through everything Katsubi does, from fast counter service to digital ordering.

Katsubi has grown into a nationwide favourite, proudly serving New Zealand and innovating since 2002, and it continues to expand through franchise partnerships. The Spitfire Square store is the local expression of that story: a neighbourhood stop in Harewood where the same bowls, snacks and customisation are on offer for Christchurch locals, airport-area workers and anyone passing along Memorial Avenue.

The experience

Expect a straightforward, friendly fast-casual visit. You order at the counter or online, watch your bowl come together, and walk away with food that is freshly prepared rather than sitting around — the brand's #fresh #healthy #tasty ethos in practice. It works equally well for a solo lunch break, a family dinner pickup, or a large catering order for the office.

Have feedback or a question? Katsubi welcomes contact through its website form and shares updates via its News page and social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.

For anyone in Harewood or near Christchurch Airport looking for a quick, customisable meal, Katsubi Spitfire offers the experience the brand has refined since 2002 — red rice, noodles, crispy fried chicken and all, built exactly your way.

Signature items

  • Build-Your-Own Katsubi Bowl
  • Iconic Red Rice Bowl
  • Noodle Bowl
  • Crispy Fried Chicken
  • K-atering Bowls

Menu

Bowls

  • Build-Your-Own Katsubi Bowl — Start with your base and customise Katsubi your way.
  • Red Rice Bowl — The iconic red rice base behind the classic Katsubi bowl.
  • Noodle Bowl — Noodles as your base for a fresh take on the Katsubi bowl.

Snacks

  • Crispy Fried Chicken — A tasty, crispy snack that hits the spot.

K-Atering

  • Build-Your-Own Bowl Catering — Bowl catering for groups from 10 to over 100 people.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Katsubi bowl?
A bowl you build your way, starting from a base such as Katsubi's iconic red rice or noodles, customised to your taste.
Where is Katsubi Spitfire located?
Spitfire Square, 11/544 Memorial Avenue, Harewood, Christchurch 8053.
Can I order online?
Yes. Order through the Katsubi online ordering site or the Katsubi NZ app on the App Store and Google Play.
Does Katsubi offer catering?
Yes. K-atering offers build-your-own Katsubi bowl catering for groups from 10 to over 100, backed by over 20 years of experience serving Kiwi businesses.
Is Katsubi healthy?
Katsubi describes its food as fresh, healthy and tasty, and everything is freshly prepared daily.
What are the opening hours for this store?
Hours for the Spitfire Square store aren't listed here; check the online ordering page or contact the store for current opening times.
Is Katsubi a franchise?
Katsubi is a New Zealand brand operating since 2002 and continues to grow through franchise partnerships across the country.

Tips

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Good to know

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