The JitsuDunedin Central, Dunedin
The Jitsu – Japanese food
The Jitsu – Japanese food
The Jitsu – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Dunedin Central

The Jitsu

Dunedin Central, Dunedin Open 7 days · noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Jitsu
Mondaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Thursdaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Fridaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Saturdaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Sundaynoon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm

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

About

About The Jitsu

The Jitsu is a Japanese restaurant located at the Dunedin Central area, in the city of Dunedin, in New Zealand's Otago region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

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 17 places in Dunedin in the Japanese category, and The Jitsu is among them.

The Jitsu is open seven days a week. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Mondays. 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 39 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes takeaway available, wheelchair accessible and wi-fi. For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Dunedin Central 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 & DrinksMochi

Sweet rice cakes

$8–10

Small PlatesAgedashi tofu

Fried tofu in dashi broth

$11–14

MainsTeriyaki salmon

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

$26–33

MainsTeppanyaki set

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

$38–60

Sushi & SashimiSalmon sashimi

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

$20–28

Small PlatesTakoyaki

Octopus balls with bonito flakes

$11–14

Plan your visit

When is The Jitsu 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 The Jitsu

Where is The Jitsu?

The Jitsu is at Dunedin Central, Dunedin, about 100 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Jitsu's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Tuesday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Wednesday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Thursday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Friday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Saturday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Sunday noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Jitsu open on weekends?

Yes – The Jitsu is open on both Saturday (noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm) and Sunday (noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm).

What kind of food does The Jitsu 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 The Jitsu?

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.

Does The Jitsu do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

What other restaurants are near The Jitsu?

The closest is Albar (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Japanese places nearby

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NameAreaStatusDistance
YukiDunedin Central40 m
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