Taberu is a casual Asian eatery in Phillipstown, Christchurch, dedicated to the comfort foods of Japan and Korea. Operating out of Tuam Street, the kitchen centres its craft on meticulously simmered broths, house-developed sauces, and crisp Korean-style fried chicken.
The kitchen brings together traditional culinary discipline and contemporary Asian flavours. From rich bowls of ramen and hearty Japanese curry plates to lunch bento boxes served with warm miso soup, dishes are prepared with a focus on fresh ingredients and balanced profiles. Whether dining in, collecting takeaway, or organising bulk catering for local gatherings, Taberu delivers authentic, heartfelt cooking in a welcoming setting.
Located along Tuam Street in Phillipstown, Taberu has carved out a dedicated following among Christchurch diners looking for the genuine, soulful tastes of East Asia. Combining the disciplined techniques of Japanese kitchen craft with the bold, craveable profile of Korean comfort food, the eatery brings together steaming ramen bowls, rich simmered curries, and crunchy fried chicken under one welcoming roof.
From the moment you step up to order, the focus is unmistakably on craft. Rather than taking shortcuts, the kitchen team takes pride in crafting its broths and signature sauces through dedicated research and culinary care. The result is a menu rooted in authenticity yet tailored to everyday local cravings, offering satisfying meals that comfort as much as they delight.
Ramen lovers will find bowls calibrated around deep, layered flavours. The chicken and pork ramen combines tender meats with rich broth that coats every noodle strand, while the salmon ramen provides a distinct, savoury seafood alternative. For those seeking plant-based comfort, the vegetable ramen delivers a clean yet deeply flavourful option.
Japanese curry forms another cornerstone of Taberu’s offerings. Simmered until aromatic and velvety, the signature curry sauce brings the comforting sweetness and spiced warmth classic to Japanese home cooking. During the daytime hours between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, the eatery’s bento boxes are a popular staple across local offices and neighbourhood visitors. Each bento combines your selection of chicken alongside classic accompaniments and a warm, restorative bowl of miso soup, making for a balanced and tidy midday meal.
No visit to Taberu is complete without sampling their Korean-style fried chicken. Cooked until crisp on the outside while staying tender within, it stands out as an irresistible pairing alongside ramen or as a standalone feast.
Beyond individual dining and takeaway, Taberu caters to larger gatherings across Christchurch. Their bulk order service provides customised catering for office lunch meetings, family celebrations, daycare events, and community gatherings. With custom requests accommodated and generous spreads of bento boxes delivered fresh for pickup, it brings the eatery's signature hospitality to any event.