Lakeside Japanese Restaurant
Kohan Restaurant
A long-standing Japanese restaurant on the shore of Lake Tekapo, best known for its salmon donburi made with local high-country salmon and its lakeside bento.
One of Tekapo's best-known restaurants, located by the lake in the town center. Window seats offer views of the lake and snow-capped mountains. Signature dishes are the salmon donburi, made with high-country salmon from the Mackenzie region, and the lakeside bento, featuring salmon sashimi, tamagoyaki, and Tatsuta-age salmon. There are also the Tekapo roll, tempura platter, and udon noodles. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Dinner tends to fill up in peak season, so it's best to call ahead to book or arrive before opening. About NZ$30–60 per person; the large bento is about NZ$53. It is a short walk from the town center car park.
Opening hours
Lunch approx. 11:30–14:00; dinner approx. 17:30–20:00. Closed Sundays and some weekdays, or lunch only on certain days. Sources differ, so please confirm in advance
Nearby sights
- Dark Sky Project
- Lake Tekapo Lupins
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Sheepdog Memorial
- Tekapo Springs
- Mount John Observatory
- Lake Alexandrina
- Roundhill Ski Area