Kika Reviews

Erik Vermeer 2025.12.06

     

Absolutely fabulous dishes to share. We had the scampi carpaccio, asparagus and beef short rib and they were all fantastic. Very friendly service. We were unlucky with a rather loud group sitting right behind us. Fortunately they were able to move us to a different table upon our request.

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Kevin Wong 2025.12.05

     

Tried the scampi carpaccio, beef tartare, sourdough with miso butter, broccoli and lamb shoulder. All were delicious and well seasoned. Flavour of the lamb was great, though some parts could have been more tender. Would visit again!

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Caesar Chao 2025.12.04

     

I chose this restaurant expecting a high-end dining experience, which is why I booked it for dinner. My party of three arrived at 8:15 PM and — after being told there were many menu options and asking for a recommendation — we agreed to the server’s suggestion: the “Just Feed Me” tasting menu. Unfortunately the experience was deeply disappointing. Instead of a thoughtfully curated progression of dishes, we were served mainly tofu, cheese and repeated salmon preparations. It felt like we were being given leftovers from the kitchen rather than a deliberate tasting. This was especially frustrating because the à la carte menu clearly listed beef, scallop carpaccio and lamb, none of which were offered during the tasting. On top of that we were given two identical fish plates to share, which reinforced the impression of a lazy, unimaginative service. The starters showed an inconsistent mix of flavours and influences with little connection between them; there was no sense of a cohesive concept or clear direction. Only the fish dishes were genuinely enjoyable — the rest lacked balance, creativity and attention to detail. Overall the “Just Feed Me” menu felt misleading and uninspired. For a restaurant that positions itself as high-end, this offering lacks heart, coherence and the quality one would expect. I hope management reviews the concept and execution of this tasting menu — until the experience matches the menu’s promise, customers won’t be returning.

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Josh Little 2025.12.01

     

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Aditya Mitra 2025.11.30

     

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Flora Rikin 2025.11.30

     

Kika Restaurant – A Wonderful Dining Experience in Queenstown I had a truly memorable dinner at Kika Restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a modern yet relaxed vibe that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. One of the highlights of my meal was the sole fish. It was cooked perfectly — delicate, fresh, and beautifully seasoned. The flavors were subtle yet refined, allowing the natural sweetness of the fish to shine through. It was definitely one of the best dishes I enjoyed in Queenstown. The rest of the dishes were also beautifully presented and full of flavor, showcasing thoughtful craftsmanship and high-quality New Zealand ingredients. The service was another highlight. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, offering excellent recommendations and making the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. Overall, Kika delivers a perfect balance of delicious food, beautiful plating, and outstanding service. A place I would happily return to and highly recommend to anyone visiting Queenstown.

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K Min 2025.11.29

     

Came to Kika for my birthday dinner and loved it! 🥳 The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were incredibly welcoming. We found the set course to be excellent value. While the seasoning on the starters and entrees was a little salty for our taste, the main course was perfection. The Wagyu Short Rib was remarkably tender and flavorful. My friend and I aren't usually big meat eaters, but we absolutely devoured it!

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Isabella Lo Sordo 2025.11.29

     

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Chunhui Zhu 2025.11.28

     

Food was ok, but nothing too impressive. Highly recommend the sourdough. The fried chicken was juicy, but the saucy was too strong. Personally I would prefer the short rib to be more fall apart tender, and the sauce was too strong on the meat surface and tasted blank and dry inside. The scampi was good, oyster so-so. Definitely would expect better quality at this level. Service had a lot room to improve and was quite disorganized. First, waited 5+ minutes at the front for the host, while 5+ waitress were standing there doing nothing??? They told us there would be a new waitress serving our table together with an experienced one. So it was quite confusing sometimes. One just changed our plate, and then someone came literally 1 min later to take away the new plates, and I had to remind them. The tasting menu tried to introduce some kind of omakase concept without telling you the actual dishes to serve. It worked well for sushi restaurants, but not for most others including this restaurants. We did not pick tasting menu, but heard many unpleasant reviews about it…

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Noelene B 2025.11.28

     

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Wonderful food in Wanaka Wonderful shared meal that delighted with every dish. Between we had 2 starters and a main dish of lamb, with potatoes & broccoli side dishes. Each dish was exquisite - with a wonderful, often unexpected, combination of flavours. We shared the 1 kg of lamb between 3 & enjoyed every mouthful. We finished every dish.

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Lindsay S. 2025.11.25

     

Holy heck! They sure know how to make something so simple so delicious. Every bite I was savoring and am still thinking about days later. This is a must try Resturant when in Wanaka. Everything was fantastic, from greeting to the departure, we loved every moment. Completely blown away.

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Sharon Rich 2025.11.24

     

Best meal in New Zealand! Highly recommend!

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Ronny Koswara 2025.11.23

     

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john michael 2025.11.23

     

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Quinn Walsh 2025.11.22

     

Beyond any dinning experience I’ve ever had, attention to detail like no other. the staff go above and beyond and make you truely feel special and heard. We were blessed with our server Manon whose service was amazing. Not to mention the best food we have had since being in New Zealand. so fresh and beautifully prepared. Please do yourself a favour and experience this amazing place. (If I could give it more than 5 star I would it’s incredible)

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mg rayner 2025.11.21

     

Our group of 13 enjoyed an evening of fine dining at Kika with the “trust the chef” tasting menu. We experienced a range of dishes showcasing local and regional ingredients. Our group were from the USA and they were wowed by the quality and creativity of the food and wine

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Michael Wahlers 2025.11.20

     

Tolles Essen, wir hatten Austern, Tartar und die Lammschulter mit neuen Kartoffeln und Broccoli. Es war super - nur zu empfehlen!

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Steve Keall 2025.11.18

     

Exquisite, beyond reproach. Highly recommended.

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Mark Morris 2025.11.18

     

Really super savoury dishes. - had several ‘piccolo’ dishes, all great especially the prawn carpaccio, Nice staff and ambience. Only thing I found a little disappointing were the puds

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Benoît Dardenne 2025.11.18

     

Excellent. Everything we had was delicious. Somewhat noisy but that goes with this kind of trendy place. I would highly recommend eating here if you stay in Wanaka.

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