Origami

japanese restaurant — Wellington CBD · Wellington

About Origami

Origami serves Japanese-fusion dishes alongside freshly-made pâtisserie, with locations across Aotearoa New Zealand including Wellington (Te Aro), Napier South, and Rolleston in Christchurch. The Wellington outlet is on Cuba Street in the city's arts and hospitality strip, with sister locations in Napier's art deco Ahuriri area and Rolleston, near Christchurch.

Across all locations, Origami offers dine-in, takeaway and drinks menus, plus a dedicated desserts and high tea menu for those after something sweet. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and food is also available for delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Delivereasy for customers who'd rather eat at home.

Origami operates on a cashless basis across its locations, and the Rolleston branch also offers alcohol alongside its usual menu, with a shorter mid-afternoon closure on weekdays that the other locations don't have.

Origami: Japanese-Fusion Dining and Pâtisserie Across New Zealand

Origami brings Japanese-fusion dishes and freshly-made pâtisserie to three locations across New Zealand: Wellington, Napier and Rolleston in Christchurch. The Wellington restaurant sits on Cuba Street in Te Aro, right in the heart of what the business calls 'the coolest little capital,' while the Napier location is based in Ahuriri, New Zealand's art deco capital, and the Rolleston site serves the Christchurch area.

A Menu Split Across Dine-In, Takeaway and Drinks

Origami structures its offering around separate dine-in, takeaway and drinks menus, alongside a dedicated desserts and high tea menu for those wanting something sweet alongside or instead of a full meal. The pâtisserie side of the business is made fresh in-house, complementing the restaurant's broader Japanese-fusion approach to its savoury dishes.

Open Seven Days, With One Exception

Origami is open seven days a week, running from 11:30am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11:30am to 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. The Rolleston location has one notable difference: it closes for a mid-afternoon break between 3pm and 4:30pm on weekdays, something the other locations don't do. Rolleston also stands apart in offering alcohol alongside its usual menu.

Ordering In or Dining Out

For customers who'd rather eat at home, Origami's menu is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Delivereasy, giving flexibility for those not able to make it into one of the physical locations. For those dining in, reservations can be made directly with the restaurant.

A Cashless Experience

Customers should note that Origami operates on a cashless basis, so a card or digital payment method is needed when visiting any of the locations.

Finding Origami

Origami's Wellington restaurant is located at 158 Cuba Street, Te Aro, and can be reached on 04 385 1354. The Napier South location is at 2 Emerson Street, Napier South, on 06 833 6303, and the Rolleston location is at 3/51 Tennyson Street, Rolleston, Christchurch, on 03 347 0040. Customers can also follow Origami on Facebook and Instagram for updates across all three locations.

Signature items

  • Japanese-Fusion Dishes
  • Freshly-Made Pâtisserie
  • High Tea
  • Rolleston Alcohol Service
  • Delivery via Major Platforms

Menu

Menu

  • Dine In Menu — Japanese-fusion dishes served in-restaurant
  • Takeaway Menu — Available for takeaway or delivery
  • Drinks Menu
  • Desserts / High Tea — Freshly-made pâtisserie and high tea offering

Locations

  • Wellington — 158 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011
  • Napier South — 2 Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier, 4011
  • Rolleston, Christchurch — 3/51 Tennyson St, Rolleston, Christchurch, 7614. Alcohol available. Closes Mon-Fri 3pm-4:30pm

Frequently asked questions

What type of food does Origami serve?
Japanese-fusion dishes alongside freshly-made pâtisserie.
Where are Origami's locations?
Wellington (Cuba Street, Te Aro), Napier South, and Rolleston in Christchurch.
What are Origami's opening hours?
Sunday to Thursday 11:30am-9pm, and Friday-Saturday 11:30am-9:30pm, open 7 days.
Does Rolleston have different hours?
Yes, the Rolleston location closes Monday to Friday from 3pm to 4:30pm.
Can I order delivery?
Yes, via Uber Eats, DoorDash or Delivereasy.
Is Origami cashless?
Yes, Origami operates on a cashless basis.
Does Origami serve alcohol?
Alcohol is available at the Rolleston location.

Tips

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Good to know

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