KinjiBryndwr, Christchurch
Kinji – Japanese food
Kinji – Japanese food
Kinji – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Bryndwr

Kinji Restaurant

Bryndwr, Christchurch Closed Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Kinji
Monday5:30 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday5:30 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday5:30 pm – 10 pm
Thursday5:30 pm – 10 pm
Friday5:30 pm – 10 pm
Saturday5:30 pm – 10 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 359 4697 to check.

About

About Kinji

Found at the Bryndwr area, Kinji is a Japanese restaurant that has become part of the Bryndwr dining scene. It is about 5.4 km from central Christchurch.

Diners come here for Japanese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as sashimi. We currently list 83 places in Christchurch in the Japanese category, and Kinji is among them.

Kinji opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 5:30 pm on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 27 hours each week.

For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sushi & SashimiVegetable roll

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

$12–15

Sushi & SashimiCalifornia roll

Crab, avocado and cucumber

$14–18

Small PlatesEdamame

Salted soy beans

$6–8

MainsTonkotsu ramen

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

$20–26

Small PlatesTakoyaki

Octopus balls with bonito flakes

$11–14

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Kinji busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Kinji

Where is Kinji?

Kinji is at Bryndwr, Christchurch, about 5.4 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Kinji's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Thursday 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Friday 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Kinji closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Kinji serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Kinji?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Kinji?

You can call +64 3 359 4697. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Kinji?

The closest is Kinji Japanese Restaurant (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Kinji

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Bryndwr
Wendy's Barbeque – American food 20 m
American

Wendy's Barbeque

275 Greers Road, Bishopdale
Bishopdale, Christchurch
Aksorn Thai – Thai food 30 m
Thai

Aksorn Thai

218 Greers Road, Bryndwr
Bryndwr, Christchurch

Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Kinji Japanese RestaurantBishopdale–10 m
Taso's Bento TakeawayBryndwr–70 m
Sushi Ya BurnsideBryndwr90 m
Bakery & SushiBishopdale–1.1 km
Bento BowlPapanui–1.6 km
St Pierre's SushiChristchurch–1.6 km