Koji
Experience exceptional dining at a Wellington favorite, rated 4.9 stars! Koji offers a chef's choice experience with gluten & dairy-free options. Book your table now!
About Koji
This Wellington gem, nestled in Mount Victoria, has quickly become a local favorite, boasting an impressive 4.9-star rating. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, fostered by a passionate team dedicated to providing a memorable dining experience. With a $$ price range, it offers accessible luxury. What makes this place special is its commitment to catering to diverse dietary needs, with rave reviews highlighting the exceptional gluten and dairy-free options. Diners consistently praise the chef's choice experience, a multi-course journey of innovative textures and flavors. Known for its friendly service, cocktail offerings, and suitability for group gatherings, this restaurant is a must-try for anyone seeking a unique and satisfying meal. Reservations are recommended to secure your spot.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Koji
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Our new Welly fav! We had an amazing weekend lunch at Koji for my husbands birthday which was our first and definitely not the last visit to this friendly passionate team of foodies. We are both gluten and dairy free which can make eating out a bit hit and miss. Our dietary requirements were not an issue at all here and we had the most amazing nine course chef's choice experience. The food was incredible - the mix of textures and flavours in each dish make my mouth water just remembering them. The great thing about chefs choice meals is that you get to try things you might not otherwise experience which is half the fun. Favourites were the battered cauliflower in strange sauce - crunchy, chewy, moist melt in your mouth with a sticky sauce. I loved the raw fish dish we started with, and the juicy baked aubergine with seaweed, black sesame and pepitas. The textures and flavours were just devine. Can so recommend coming here for a fabulous experience. We loved the booths and that we weren't packed in with other diners so we could enjoy the experience and actually hear each other. So often tables are packed in and you have no privacy. Can highly recommend visiting the team at Koji. Finely crafted food and a great selection of umeshu from Japan. The contemporary styled Japanese inspired dining really worked well. One bite into each dish was delightful marriage of flavours. It is obvious to me the chef had put much thought and really crafted each dish to perfection, the delicious, umami flavours, tantalizing all the taste buds. But my highlight of the night had to be the maître d offering us some newly imported umeshu from Japanese at the end. The icing on the cake for a truly delightful dining experience We had the chef menu and enjoyed every meals. Highly recommended book a table. The atmosphere is nice and they had excellent service as well. I love the kingfish and the beef tartare. Worth it to have this dining experience which the Asian fusion makes it amazing.
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Recent Reviews
Lania R.
August 13, 2025
Our new Welly fav! We had an amazing weekend lunch at Koji for my husbands birthday which was our first and definitely not the last visit to this friendly passionate team of foodies. We are both gluten and dairy free which can make eating out a bit hit and miss. Our dietary requirements were not an issue at all here and we had the most amazing nine course chef's choice experience. The food was incredible - the mix of textures and flavours in each dish make my mouth water just remembering them. The great thing about chefs choice meals is that you get to try things you might not otherwise experience which is half the fun. Favourites were the battered cauliflower in strange sauce - crunchy, chewy, moist melt in your mouth with a sticky sauce. I loved the raw fish dish we started with, and the juicy baked aubergine with seaweed, black sesame and pepitas. The textures and flavours were just devine. Can so recommend coming here for a fabulous experience. We loved the booths and that we weren't packed in with other diners so we could enjoy the experience and actually hear each other. So often tables are packed in and you have no privacy. Can highly recommend visiting the team at Koji.
James O.
October 30, 2025
Finely crafted food and a great selection of umeshu from Japan. The contemporary styled Japanese inspired dining really worked well. One bite into each dish was delightful marriage of flavours. It is obvious to me the chef had put much thought and really crafted each dish to perfection, the delicious, umami flavours, tantalizing all the taste buds. But my highlight of the night had to be the maître d offering us some newly imported umeshu from Japanese at the end. The icing on the cake for a truly delightful dining experience
amber L.
September 13, 2025
We had the chef menu and enjoyed every meals. Highly recommended book a table. The atmosphere is nice and they had excellent service as well. I love the kingfish and the beef tartare. Worth it to have this dining experience which the Asian fusion makes it amazing.
Mark G.
November 13, 2025
The nicest food we had on our trip, a little spicy and every dish was a treat. We got the “just feed me” option. An excellent collection of dishes.
Ravi M.
October 26, 2025
One of THE BEST dining experiences of my life. My partner also absolutely loved it. Great food, great staff. Had the Luxe Chefs Menu - 11 divine dishes to take you on an adventure of the taste buds. Spendy, but, worth every penny. A must try!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Koji special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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Accessibility
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