Mani Mura

About Mani Mura

Mani Mura is an authentic Japanese sushi bar located on Elles Road in Invercargill. Established in 2023, the eatery was created to bring fresh Japanese flavours and a welcoming dining atmosphere to the local community.

The kitchen prepares an extensive selection of Japanese favourites, spanning classic and specialty sushi rolls, nigiri, and hearty rice sets to satisfying donburi bowls, noodle soups, and crisp sides. With options ranging from quick daytime rice dishes to generous catering platters, Mani Mura caters to casual dine-in guests and takeaway orders for both lunch and dinner.

Mani Mura: Handcrafted Sushi, Donburi, and Japanese Comforts in Invercargill

Bringing fresh flavours and authentic Japanese staples to Southland, Mani Mura opened its doors in 2023 along Elles Road in Invercargill. Operating seven days a week from late morning through dinner, this neighborhood sushi bar has quickly earned a loyal following among locals looking for quick lunches, healthy afternoon bites, and comforting hot evening meals.

At the heart of Mani Mura's appeal is a commitment to fresh ingredients and broad variety. Whether diners are dropping in for a casual bite or ordering a feast to enjoy at home, the kitchen balances traditional techniques with crowd-pleasing modern combinations.

Handcrafted Rolls, Nigiri, and DIY Sets

Sushi enthusiasts will find a comprehensive roll and nigiri roster prepared daily. Classic rolls—served in generous six-piece portions—cover favourites like Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Katsu, Salmon, Tuna, and Prawn, alongside specialty pairings such as Philla Chicken and Philla Salmon made with smooth cream cheese. Vegetarian options are also well represented with seasoned seaweed and vegetable rolls.

For those who appreciate traditional bites, the nigiri menu features fresh and lightly seared grilled salmon, sweet prawn, and crispy vegetable tempura, alongside a selection of stuffed inari tofu pockets loaded with chicken, salmon, seaweed, or crab. Diners seeking variety can turn to Mani Mura's DIY Sets, which combine rolled sushi and nigiri into balanced meals like the Salmon Lovers and Chicken Lovers boxes.

Steaming Bowls, Donburi, and Crisp Sides

Beyond rolled sushi, Mani Mura offers an extensive lineup of hot kitchen meals. Donburi bowls come heaped with seasoned rice and toppings ranging from breaded chicken or pork katsu to prawn and vegetable medleys, chicken meatballs, and pan-fried gyoza. Guests ordering rice bowls can tailor their meal with a choice of house sauces, including teriyaki, Japanese mayo, or sweet chili.

For noodle lovers, the kitchen serves both warming broth bowls and vibrant cold noodle salads. Options span Chicken and Beef Rice Noodle Soups to hearty Pork Wonton Rice Noodle bowls and a specialty Spicy Seafood Ramyun reserved exclusively for dine-in guests. Those seeking lighter, refreshing dishes can opt for vermicelli bowls—featuring pork wontons, vegetable dumplings, or crispy chicken katsu served over cold rice noodles and fresh greens with a sweet, sour, and mildly spicy dressing.

Rounding out the menu are classic Japanese side dishes, including crispy takoyaki balls, pork and vegetable dumplings, prawn tempura, seasoned onigiri riceballs, and warming bowls of miso soup.

Signature items

• Spicy Seafood Ramyun
• Chicken Katsu & Sushi Bento
• Grilled Salmon Nigiri
• Salmon Lovers DIY Set
• Chicken Katsu Vermicelli

Menu

Drink

• Coke 330ml — 330ml can of Coca-Cola
• Coke Zero 330ml — 330ml can of sugar-free Coca-Cola Zero
• Sprite 330ml — 330ml can of crisp lemon-lime soda
• L&P 330ml — 330ml can of classic Lemon & Paeroa soft drink
• Bundaberg Ginger Bear — Bottle of brewed Bundaberg ginger beer
• Glass Bottle Coke Classic (330ml) — 330ml glass bottle of Coca-Cola Classic
• Glass Bottle Coke Zero (330ml) — 330ml glass bottle of Coca-Cola Zero
• Glass Bottle Sprite (330ml) — 330ml glass bottle of Sprite
• Glass Bottle Fanta (330ml) — 330ml glass bottle of orange Fanta
• Red Bull Original (250ml) — 250ml can of Red Bull energy drink
• Red Bull No sugar (250ml) — 250ml can of sugar-free Red Bull energy drink
• Red Bull Lilac No sugar (250ml) — 250ml can of Red Bull Lilac edition without sugar

Rolls

• Teriyaki Chicken Roll — Six-piece sushi roll filled with teriyaki-seasoned chicken
• Chicken Katsu Roll — Six-piece roll with crispy breaded chicken katsu
• Philla Chicken Roll — Six-piece chicken sushi roll with cream cheese
• Philla Salmon Roll — Six-piece fresh salmon roll with cream cheese
• Salmon Roll — Classic fresh salmon six-piece sushi roll
• Tuna Roll — Savory seasoned tuna rolled in seaweed and sushi rice (6pcs)
• Prawn Roll — Six-piece sushi roll featuring tender prawn
• Crab Roll — Six-piece sushi roll prepared with crab stick
• Seaweed Roll — Six-piece sushi roll filled with seasoned seaweed
• Vegetarian Sushi — Six-piece plant-based sushi roll made with vegetable fillings

Sauce

• Japanese Mayo (1oz) — One-ounce cup of creamy Japanese mayonnaise
• Japanese Mayo (2oz) — Two-ounce cup of rich Japanese mayonnaise
• Sweet Chili (1oz) — One-ounce portion of sweet and tangy chili sauce
• Sweet Chili (2oz) — Two-ounce portion of sweet and spicy dipping sauce
• Fish Shaped Soy Sauce — Miniature novelty fish-shaped container of soy sauce
• Soy Sauce — Standard serving of traditional savoury soy sauce
• Wasabi — Spicy green Japanese horseradish condiment
• Ginger — Pickled sushi ginger slices

Sides

• Takoyaki Ball 6pc — Six crisp octopus balls drizzled with savory sauce
• Teriyaki Chicken Riceball — Molded riceball packed with seasoned teriyaki chicken
• Tuna Mayo Riceball 2pc — Pair of comforting riceballs filled with creamy tuna mayonnaise
• Chicken Skewer — Grilled skewered chicken served with choice of sauce
• Vege Dumpling 5pc — Five pan-fried or steamed vegetable dumplings
• Prawn Tempura 2pc — Two pieces of lightly battered, deep-fried crispy prawn
• Vege Tempura — Crisp, golden-fried seasonal vegetable tempura pieces
• Seaweed Salad — Marinated green seaweed salad tossed in sesame dressing
• Miso Soup — Traditional Japanese warm soybean paste soup
• Pork Dumplings — Savoury pork dumplings cooked until golden
• A Whole Chicken Patty — Whole fried chicken cutlet patty
• Chips — Golden potato fries

Nigiri

• Salmon Nigiri — Hand-pressed sushi rice topped with fresh salmon slices
• Grilled Salmon Nigiri — Torched salmon resting on seasoned sushi rice cushions
• Prawn Nigiri — Classic sushi rice pillow topped with sweet prawn
• Vege Tempura Nigiri — Hand-pressed sushi rice crowned with crispy vegetable tempura
• Inari Tofu — Sweet seasoned tofu pocket filled with sushi rice
• Inari Seaweed — Seasoned tofu pocket stuffed with sushi rice and seaweed salad
• Inari Crab — Tofu pocket loaded with savoury crab filling
• Inari Salmon — Tofu pocket packed with diced fresh salmon
• Inari Chicken — Seasoned inari tofu pocket filled with chicken
• Crab Avo Nigiri — Pressed sushi rice topped with crab meat and avocado

DIY Set

• Chicken Lovers — Combination of 3 chicken California rolls and 3 teriyaki California rolls
• Salmon Lovers — Combination set of 4 salmon avocado rolls and 3 salmon nigiri
• Grilled Salmon Lovers — Set of 4 grilled salmon avocado rolls and 3 grilled salmon nigiri
• Salmon & Chicken — Platter featuring 4 salmon avocado rolls and 4 California teriyaki avocado rolls
• Small Chicken Katsu — Set containing 2 chicken katsu rolls and 2 chicken nigiri
• Salmon Combo — Set including 4 salmon avocado rolls and 4 salmon avocado California rolls

Donburi

• Pork Katsu Donburi — Crispy crumbed pork cutlet served over rice with choice of sauce
• Chicken Katsu Donburi — Breaded chicken katsu served over rice with choice of sauce
• Prawn Vege Donburi — Tender prawns and mixed vegetables over a steaming bowl of rice
• Gyoza Donburi — Pan-fried savoury dumplings served atop steamed rice
• Chicken Ball Donburi — Seasoned chicken meatballs served over a bowl of rice
• Salmon Donburi Spicy — Flavourful salmon bowl served over rice with a spicy seasoning

On Rice

• Pork Katsu On Rice — Pork katsu cutlet on rice with teriyaki, mayo, or sweet chili sauce
• Teriyaki Chicken On Rice — Grilled chicken basted in savory-sweet teriyaki sauce served over rice
• Chicken Katsu On Rice — Crisp fried chicken katsu served over rice with sauce options
• Chicken Katsu & Sushi Bento — Complete bento meal pairing chicken katsu with assorted sushi

New Arrival

• Spicy Seafood Ramyun — Dine-in only spicy noodle soup featuring seafood
• Chicken Bite On Rice — Bite-sized chicken served over a bed of rice

Rice Noodle Soup

• Chicken Rice Noodle Soup — Warm broth with rice noodles and chicken, spicy topping optional
• Beef Rice Noodle Soup — Hearty rice noodle broth soup with beef, spicy topping optional
• Pork Wonton Rice Noodle — Rice noodles and pork wontons in a comforting soup base
• Sea Food Rice Noodle Soup — Steaming bowl of rice noodles served in seafood-infused broth
• Pork Vermicelli — Cold rice vermicelli noodles and veg with pork wontons and sweet, sour, mild-hot dressing
• Vege Dumpling Vermicelli — Cold vermicelli noodles and fresh veg with vegetable dumplings and sweet-sour-spicy dressing
• Chicken Katsu Vermicelli — Cold rice vermicelli and vegetables topped with crispy chicken and zesty dressing

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mani Mura located?

Mani Mura is located at 352 Elles Road in Strathern, Invercargill, New Zealand.

What are Mani Mura's opening hours?

The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Can I order party platters from Mani Mura?

Yes, party platters are available with a minimum order of 8 rolls (48 pieces). Orders must be placed at least one day in advance.

Does Mani Mura offer vegetarian choices?

Yes, vegetarian items include the Vegetarian Sushi roll, Vege Tempura Nigiri, Inari Tofu, Inari Seaweed, Vege Dumpling Vermicelli, and vegetable tempura.

Are there dine-in exclusive menu items?

Yes, the Spicy Seafood Ramyun is available for dine-in customers only.

How can I place an order for pickup?

You can place phone orders by calling 03 927 7382 or order online through their website.

Tips

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Good to know

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