Chim Don DonSomerfield, Christchurch
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Chim Don Don – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Somerfield

Chim Don Don Menu

8 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, 8024
About this menu guide: the dishes and price ranges below are typical of Japanese food at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, compiled by our editors to help you plan. The current menu and prices at Chim Don Don may differ – please confirm with the venue on +64 3 337 9424.

Small Plates

Miso soupV$4–6

With tofu and wakame

EdamameVVGGF$6–8

Salted soy beans

Gyoza$10–13

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

Chicken karaage$13–17

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

Agedashi tofuV$11–14

Fried tofu in dashi broth

Takoyaki$11–14

Octopus balls with bonito flakes

Sushi & Sashimi

Vegetable rollVVG$12–15

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

Salmon sashimiGF$20–28

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

Mixed sashimiGF$28–40

Salmon, tuna and kingfish

Salmon nigiri$7–10

Pair of hand-pressed sushi

Aburi salmon roll★$18–24

Flame-seared with special sauce

California roll$14–18

Crab, avocado and cucumber

Mains

Teppanyaki set★$38–60

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

Tonkotsu ramen$20–26

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

Chicken katsu curry$21–26

Crumbed chicken with Japanese curry

Teriyaki salmon$26–33

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

Beef donburi$19–24

Sweet soy beef on rice

Tempura udon$20–25

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

Desserts & Drinks

Green teaVG$3–5

Hot or iced

Sake$10–16

By the glass

Matcha ice creamVGF$7–9

Green tea ice cream

MochiV$8–10

Sweet rice cakes

Key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · 🌶 spicy · ★ house-style signature. Prices in NZ dollars (GST inclusive).

Signature dishes of Japan to look for

DishWhat it is
SashimiThinly sliced raw salmon, tuna or kingfish
Nigiri sushiHand-pressed rice topped with fish
Tonkotsu ramenPork bone broth with noodles and chashu
Chicken karaageJapanese-style fried chicken
TeppanyakiMeat and seafood cooked on a hot plate in front of you
Katsu curryCrumbed cutlet with Japanese curry sauce