OrigamiTe Aro, Wellington
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Japanese restaurant · Te Aro

Origami Restaurant

158 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Weekly opening hours for Origami
Monday11:30 am – 9 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 9 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 9 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 9 pm
Friday11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

158 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

About

About Origami

Origami brings Japanese food to 158 Cuba Street in Te Aro, Te Aro, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Wellington. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as nigiri sushi and chicken karaage are usually on the menu. We currently list 42 places in Wellington in the Japanese category, and Origami is among them.

You can visit any day of the week – Origami opens daily. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Fridays. In total it trades for about 68 hours each week.

Good to know: wheelchair accessible. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a Japanese restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Desserts & DrinksGreen tea

Hot or iced

$3–5

Sushi & SashimiSalmon nigiri

Pair of hand-pressed sushi

$7–10

Small PlatesEdamame

Salted soy beans

$6–8

Small PlatesChicken karaage

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

$13–17

Small PlatesGyoza

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

$10–13

Small PlatesMiso soup

With tofu and wakame

$4–6

Plan your visit

When is Origami 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 Origami

Where is Origami?

Origami is at 158 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, about 600 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Origami's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 9 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 9 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 9 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 9 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Origami open on weekends?

Yes – Origami is open on both Saturday (11:30 am – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (11:30 am – 9 pm).

What kind of food does Origami 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 Origami?

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.

What other restaurants are near Origami?

The closest is R&S Satay Noodle House (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Kazu Sushi-Go-RoundTe Aro20 m
St Pierre's SushiTe Aro40 m
Miyabi Restaurant & BYOTe Aro–310 m
Miyabi Restaurant & BYOTe Aro–310 m
KazagurumaMount Cook–340 m
TJ KatsuTe Aro360 m