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Cookai Japanese Restaurant Sushi Train & Bar - CBD

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Minimum purchase of one beverage per diner

This Discount Applies To Food Only.

Drinks Are Full Price.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your booking time your Discount Coupon will have expired and the restaurant will be under no obligation to honour the discount or the booking.

The Discount cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion the restaurant may be running.

Discounts cannot be combined across different times or discounts to accommodate for extra people or for any other reason. Any such booking will be deemed null and void with no refund due.

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Discover Cookai Japanese Restaurant at The Crossing!

Located in the heart of the city, Cookai Japanese Restaurant has reopened with a delicious menu. Enjoy popular dishes like soft shell crab and tempura sushi, and try new specials such as ramen and curry rice. With over 80 choices on their sushi train, there's something for everyone!

Experience a variety of dishes from experienced Japanese chefs to ensure a top-notch dining experience and enjoy beverages on the side. Cookai offers a wide selection of sake, beers, wines, and cocktails.

Convenient parking is available, and if you spend over $50 at dinner, Cookai will cover your parking fee.

Open 7 days a week and ideal for functions. Reservations are recommended for an unforgettable dining experience!

Indicative mains prices: $25.00+

Cuisine

Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian

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Level 1 The Crossing
166 Cashel St
Christchurch CBD

Dining Coupon Promotions

Any promotions made available on this Bookme restaurant product will be by way of a Bookme Coupon Promotion. By purchasing a Coupon Promotion you are making a reservation with the Coupon Promotion attached specifically to your reservation time. You will then pay for your dining experience directly at the restaurant with the terms of the Coupon Promotion applied (for example less any applicable discount, or including any specific promotional extras).

Regular (non discount or promotional) reservations are also made available as a convenient and complimentary service for Bookme users.

Coupon Promotions & Regular Reservations are clearly indicated through the Booking process and it is the users sole responsibility to read and understand their reservation and it's associated terms and conditions.

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- Minimum purchase of one beverage per diner

- This Discount Applies to Food Only. Drinks are Full Price.

- Coupons are non transferable, non refundable and valid only for Dining in at the date & time specified.

- Dine in Only. Not Valid for Take Away

- One Coupon must be purchased for each person attending. Seats are Strictly Limited and we cannot accommodate extra people if they are not included in your booking/ reservation.

- If you arrive at the restaurant more than 15 minutes after the time specified on your booking confirmation your Discount Coupon will have expired, and the restaurant is under no obligation to honour the discount or the booking.

- Bookme Discount Coupons cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion the restaurant may be running. .

Notes

Up to 4 people per table.

Authenticated Reviews

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emergencyGreat variety of delicious food (15 people said this)
emergencyFantastic service and friendly staff (12 people said this)
emergencyFun and unique sushi train experience (10 people said this)
emergencyFresh and tasty sushi (9 people said this)
emergencyGood value for money, especially with discounts (8 people said this)
emergencyClean and welcoming environment (7 people said this)
star_shineConsider arriving early to ensure a good selection of sushi.
Try to sample a variety of dishes from the train for the best experience.

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helenv1 from New Zealand wrote on 13 March 2026

Just beautiful

Wow. This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. So much fun to choose what to eat as it comes past you. The kids loved it! The lady who was serving us was so pleasant and polite and friendly. Thank you for making my sons birthday so special 💗

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kaorid1 from New Zealand wrote on 10 March 2026

Fun with sushi train

We had to cancel the booking with bookme because I realised we were five of us not four. We loved sushi train which is a lot of fun with draft Sapporo. Staff is very nice and lovely. Defifinetly we will be back.

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Angela Jin from New Zealand wrote on 20 February 2026

great

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Louise from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2026

Disappointed

I would not recommend. The sushi train stay away from. I would not like to say how long they had been on the train but eat at your own risk. The booth we sat in was repaired with tape. Everything we ordered was not fresh.

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Roland Forrer from New Zealand wrote on 14 January 2026

Dinner at Cookai

Nice delicious food. First time dining at a 'train' style establishment.

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helenv1 from New Zealand wrote on 13 March 2026

Just beautiful

kaorid1 from New Zealand wrote on 10 March 2026

Fun with sushi train

Angela Jin from New Zealand wrote on 20 February 2026

great

Louise from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2026

Disappointed

Roland Forrer from New Zealand wrote on 14 January 2026

Dinner at Cookai

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