Bar YokuSydenham, Christchurch
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Japanese restaurant · Sydenham

Bar Yoku

Sydenham, Christchurch Closed Mondays and Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Bar Yoku
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 5:30 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 365 1055 to check.

About

About Bar Yoku

Bar Yoku is a Japanese restaurant located at the Sydenham area, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury 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 teppanyaki and sashimi are usually on the menu. It is one of 83 Japanese venues we list in Christchurch.

Bar Yoku opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Sundays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 5:30 pm on Tuesdays. In total it trades for about 30 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 10 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
MainsBeef donburi

Sweet soy beef on rice

$19–24

Sushi & SashimiCalifornia roll

Crab, avocado and cucumber

$14–18

Desserts & DrinksGreen tea

Hot or iced

$3–5

Small PlatesMiso soup

With tofu and wakame

$4–6

Small PlatesGyoza

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

$10–13

Desserts & DrinksSake

By the glass

$10–16

Plan your visit

When is Bar Yoku 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 1 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Bar Yoku

Where is Bar Yoku?

Bar Yoku is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 700 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Bar Yoku's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Bar Yoku closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Bar Yoku 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 Bar Yoku?

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.

How can I contact Bar Yoku?

You can call +64 3 365 1055. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Bar Yoku?

The closest is Salut Salut (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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