KokoroRaumati Beach, Paraparaumu
Kokoro – Japanese food
Kokoro – Japanese food
Kokoro – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Raumati Beach

Kokoro

Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Kokoro
Monday10 am – 4 pm
Tuesday10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday10 am – 4 pm
Thursday10 am – 4 pm
Friday10 am – 4 pm
Saturday10 am – 4 pm
Sunday10 am – 2 pm

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

Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu

About

About Kokoro

Kokoro brings Japanese food to the Raumati Beach area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Paraparaumu. It sits right in the heart of Paraparaumu, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for Japanese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as tonkotsu ramen.

Kokoro is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 10 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 40 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 3 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sushi & SashimiCalifornia roll

Crab, avocado and cucumber

$14–18

Desserts & DrinksGreen tea

Hot or iced

$3–5

Desserts & DrinksMatcha ice cream

Green tea ice cream

$7–9

Sushi & SashimiAburi salmon roll

Flame-seared with special sauce

$18–24

Sushi & SashimiSalmon nigiri

Pair of hand-pressed sushi

$7–10

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Kokoro 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 noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Kokoro

Where is Kokoro?

Kokoro is at Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu, about 200 m from central Paraparaumu. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Kokoro's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 10 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 10 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm; Thursday 10 am – 4 pm; Friday 10 am – 4 pm; Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 10 am – 2 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Kokoro open on weekends?

Yes – Kokoro is open on both Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (10 am – 2 pm).

What kind of food does Kokoro 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 Kokoro?

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.

What other restaurants are near Kokoro?

The closest is Coast lands Parade Bakery & Cafe (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Kokoro

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Raumati Beach
Hudsons – Cafe food 220 m
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Hudsons

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Thai Kai 1.4 km
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Thai Kai

1 Te Roto Drive, Raumati Beach
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Thai Lagoon – Thai food 2.0 km
Thai

Thai Lagoon

8 Alexander Road, Raumati Beach
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Curry Lounge 2.0 km
Indian

Curry Lounge

6 Alexander Road, Raumati Beach
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Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Paraparaumu
NameAreaStatusDistance
SushimiWaikanae North6.6 km