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Mad Samurai

A contemporary take on traditional Japanese cuisine in Snickel Lane
Opening hours
Currently open!
Monday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-10:00 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-10:00 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am-10:00 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am-3:00 pm
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Tucked away in Snickel Lane, Mad Samurai is a casual eatery serving up much-loved Japanese classics with a contemporary twist.

For lunch and dinner, Mad Samurai specialises in Izakayu-style (shared plates) dining with a focus on Wagyu beef dishes with the meat produced in Canterbury using traditional Japanese techniques. 

Mad Samurai combines quality New Zealand produce with Japanese culinary traditions and excellent service, making every visit to the eatery an exceptional dining experience.

Mad Samurai
$55 Four Course Dinner
Entrée
Sizzling garlic-infused edamame, tender young soybeans pan-fried to perfection, tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic oil and finished with premium sea salt for the ultimate umami kick
Main
Signature slow-braised Spanish pork belly with garlic butter rice, experience ultimate comfort with premium Spanish pork belly, tenderly slow-braised in a rich, traditional sweet-soy dashi & paired with a side of wok-tossed garlic butter fried rice
Dessert
Artisanal matcha gelato
$58 Four Course Dinner
Entrée
Sizzling garlic-infused edamame, tender young soybeans pan-fried to perfection, tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic oil and finished with premium sea salt for the ultimate umami kick
Main
Signature NZ Wagyu beef Tataki & garlic butter rice, premium NZ Wagyu beef, delicately flash-seared, sliced and enhanced with a vibrant, tangy house-made ponzu drizzle, served alongside a rich, wok-tossed garlic butter fried rice
Dessert
Artisanal matcha gelato
$65 Four Course Dinner
Entrée
Sizzling garlic-infused edamame, tender young soybeans pan-fried to perfection, tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic oil and finished with premium sea salt for the ultimate umami kick
Main
The Omakase Sushi Showcase (10pc), a progression of ten hand-crafted nigiri and premium pieces, each pc is individually dressed, featuring touch-seared (Aburi) textures, unexpected flavor pairings, and signature house sauces
Dessert
Artisanal matcha gelato
Drink match recommendation (for all menus)
Herbal Gin Shirakaze Tonic, $17/glass
Wa no Kokoro Yuzu Fizz, $18/glass
YEBISU, 100% malt beer,deep golden color, rich body, toasted malt aroma, $14/glass

Ts&Cs: Available only with bookings. Available for dinner only.

Park for $2.50 per hour at the Victoria St car park on evenings and weekends. Find out more.

Kids ride free on public transport on weekends and public holidays. Find out more.

Last updated: 15 July 2026

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