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Reservation Terms & Conditions

Minimum purchase of one beverage per diner

This Discount Applies To Food Only.

Drinks Are Full Price.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your booking time your Discount Coupon will have expired and the restaurant will be under no obligation to honour the discount or the booking.

The Discount cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion the restaurant may be running.

Discounts cannot be combined across different times or discounts to accommodate for extra people or for any other reason. Any such booking will be deemed null and void with no refund due.

Discount Coupons are non transferable, non refundable and valid only for Dining-in at the date & time specified for the number of people specified.

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Discover Cookai Japanese Restaurant at The Crossing!

Located in the heart of the city, Cookai Japanese Restaurant has reopened with a delicious menu. Enjoy popular dishes like soft shell crab and tempura sushi, and try new specials such as ramen and curry rice. With over 80 choices on their sushi train, there's something for everyone!

Experience a variety of dishes from experienced Japanese chefs to ensure a top-notch dining experience and enjoy beverages on the side. Cookai offers a wide selection of sake, beers, wines, and cocktails.

Convenient parking is available, and if you spend over $50 at dinner, Cookai will cover your parking fee.

Open 7 days a week and ideal for functions. Reservations are recommended for an unforgettable dining experience!

Indicative mains prices: $25.00+

Cuisine

  • Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian

Sample menus

  • menu_book Sushi & Sashimi Menu
  • menu_book Small Dish Menu
  • menu_book Salad Menu
  • menu_book Mains Menu
  • menu_book Rice Dish Menu
  • menu_book Dessert Menu

Location

  • Level 1 The Crossing
  • 166 Cashel St
  • Christchurch CBD

Dining Coupon Promotions

  • Any promotions made available on this Bookme restaurant product will be by way of a Bookme Coupon Promotion. By purchasing a Coupon Promotion you are making a reservation with the Coupon Promotion attached specifically to your reservation time. You will then pay for your dining experience directly at the restaurant with the terms of the Coupon Promotion applied (for example less any applicable discount, or including any specific promotional extras).

    Regular (non discount or promotional) reservations are also made available as a convenient and complimentary service for Bookme users.

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Restrictions

- Minimum purchase of one beverage per diner

- This Discount Applies to Food Only. Drinks are Full Price.

- Coupons are non transferable, non refundable and valid only for Dining in at the date & time specified.

- Dine in Only. Not Valid for Take Away

- One Coupon must be purchased for each person attending. Seats are Strictly Limited and we cannot accommodate extra people if they are not included in your booking/ reservation.

- If you arrive at the restaurant more than 15 minutes after the time specified on your booking confirmation your Discount Coupon will have expired, and the restaurant is under no obligation to honour the discount or the booking.

- Bookme Discount Coupons cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion the restaurant may be running. .

Notes

  • Up to 4 people per table.

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leighl4 from New Zealand wrote on 02 September 2025

Beautiful presentation & delicious food

All perfect!!

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Roland Forrer from New Zealand wrote on 14 January 2026

Dinner at Cookai

Nice delicious food. First time dining at a 'train' style establishment.

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Caitlyn Cole from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2026

Yum!

Food was great, loved the options, the train is fun, staff were lovely!

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ahmedh6 from New Zealand wrote on 01 January 2026

Not really worth it

Food was too oily. very mediocre experience at best.

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Lorraine from New Zealand wrote on 16 December 2025

21st bd

Loved loved loved. Great venue for all tastes. The sushi train is such a fun idea. Will defiantly be back again. Something didnt get replaced like others but we ( all 6 of us ) really enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the fun of deciced whether or not go for that what passing. 10/10

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