About Momiji
Found at 26 Victoria Avenue in Bastia Hill, Momiji is a Japanese restaurant that has become part of the Bastia Hill dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Whanganui, within walking distance of the centre.
Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as sashimi and tonkotsu ramen are usually on the menu. With 3 Japanese options across Whanganui, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
Momiji opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 9 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 60 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.
