Wabi SabiPalmerston North Central, Palmerston North
Wabi Sabi – Japanese food
Wabi Sabi – Japanese food
Wabi Sabi – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Palmerston North Central

Wabi Sabi

74 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410 Closed Mondays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays
Weekly opening hours for Wabi Sabi
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 6 359 1477 to check.

74 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410

About

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.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Small PlatesAgedashi tofu

Fried tofu in dashi broth

$11–14

Sushi & SashimiVegetable roll

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

$12–15

MainsTonkotsu ramen

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

$20–26

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$20–25

Sushi & SashimiAburi salmon roll

Flame-seared with special sauce

$18–24

MainsChicken katsu curry

Crumbed chicken with Japanese curry

$21–26

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When is Wabi Sabi busiest?

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Wabi Sabi

Where is Wabi Sabi?

Wabi Sabi is at 74 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410, about 300 m from central Palmerston North. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Wabi Sabi's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Wabi Sabi closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays.

What kind of food does Wabi Sabi 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 Wabi Sabi?

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 Wabi Sabi?

You can call +64 6 359 1477. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Wabi Sabi?

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

Nearby

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Map of Palmerston North Central
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Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Palmerston North
NameAreaStatusDistance
Sushi HousePalmerston North Central–110 m
HARU Japanese RestaurantPalmerston North Central–150 m
Mr KatsuPalmerston North Central–330 m
Hanamizuki Japanese RestaurantPalmerston North Central–400 m
Mr. Choi SushiPalmerston North Central–460 m
Yatai Japanese IzakayaPapaioea–750 m