Tatsuta Japanese Restaurant

Tatsuta Japanese Restaurant celebrates flavour with Japanese culture. Chef Koichi, from Kobe, Japan, brings authentic Japanese flavours to Hamilton, offering both traditional and modern dishes to evoke the feel of a local Japanese alley.

Lunchtime features mainly set meals, ranging from popular choices like teriyaki, karaage chicken, and cutlet sets to a flavour-packed deluxe option. Expect finesse in every bite, from slow-cooked, flavourful, and tender pork belly to chicken nanban with sweet and sour homemade tartare sauce, perfect with beer. Of course, there's also crispy tempura, made-to-order sushi, and flavour-packed teriyaki. There’s truly something for every Japanese cuisine enthusiast.

For dinner, enjoy izakaya-style tapas, allowing you to sample a variety of flavours. Begin with light bites such as gyoza, edamame, beef tataki, or lotus root chips. Follow this with tatsuta salad or a sashimi plate. Chef Koichi prioritises the quality and freshness of all dishes, especially the delicate Sashimi, which is presented beautifully to enhance your dining experience and is considered the best in Hamilton.

Tatsuta focuses not only on food but also offers a wide range of drinks and friendly customer service. Choose from carefully selected Japanese beers, sake, plum wine, fruit liquor, and Japanese whisky, or non-alcoholic options like plum wine and ramune.

Tatsuta provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere where friendly servers guide your choices, making it a hub for the Japanese community to experience the culture.