About Wabi Sabi
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese restaurant located at 74 Broadway Avenue in Palmerston North Central, in the city of Palmerston North, in New Zealand's Manawatū-Whanganui region. It sits right in the heart of Palmerston North, within walking distance of the centre.
The kitchen focuses on Japanese food. Dishes typical of this style include tonkotsu ramen and teppanyaki, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 9 places in Palmerston North in the Japanese category, and Wabi Sabi is among them.
Wabi Sabi opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 8:30 pm on Tuesdays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 42 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.





