Tornado Sushi

Boutique Sushi Store in Paraparaumu Located at the Kapiti Lights shopping precinct in Paraparaumu, New Zealand, Tornado Sushi is a renowned sushi store that offers high-quality sushi made by a master sushi chef.

Founded by Pak Chow Lee and Mandy Thong, this boutique store specializes in sushi that Chef Lee has made using techniques he learned in Japan in 1993.

Sushi Making Expertise

Chef Lee spent three months in Japan, learning the finer arts of sushi making. Before opening Tornado Sushi, he was the chef at the original Wasabi sushi bar, which was the first revolving sushi train in New Zealand. This experience has enabled him to perfect the craft of making sushi, ensuring that the sushi at Tornado Sushi is of the highest quality.

What You Can See and Do

Visitors to Tornado Sushi can enjoy a wide variety of sushi options made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The store has a cozy atmosphere, complete with an open kitchen that enables customers to watch as their sushi is being prepared. The sushi is served on a rotating conveyor belt and visitors can enjoy an all-you-can-eat sushi experience.

When to Go

Tornado Sushi opens for business at 11 am and closes at 9 pm on weekdays. On Saturdays, it opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm. On Sundays and public holidays, it opens at 10 am and closes at 8 pm.

How to Get There

Tornado Sushi is located in the Kapiti Lights shopping precinct, which is easily accessible by car or public transport. If you are traveling by car, the store is located at 10/22 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand. If you prefer to use public transport, you can take a train to the Paraparaumu train station and then board a local bus that stops at the Kapiti Lights shopping precinct.