Japanese Kitchen WA is a casual Japanese restaurant at 92 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui Central, rated 4.6 from 375 Google reviews. It is described as serving sushi, noodles, teriyaki and bento boxes, with outdoor seating.
A good Japanese restaurant keeps things simple and fresh. Sushi depends on well-seasoned rice and fish that is cleanly cut, and it is best eaten soon after it is made. Noodle dishes and teriyaki are comfort food, usually served hot with rice, and a bento box is a handy way to try several things in one sitting, which suits a lunch break. If you are unsure what to order, ask staff what is freshest that day, and share a few plates if you are with others so you can compare flavours. Tell the kitchen about allergies, since soy, fish and shellfish are common in Japanese cooking.
For Whanganui locals and visitors on Victoria Avenue, it is a casual stop for sushi, noodles or a bento lunch.