Yeda Restaurant in Palmerston North

"Really cool atmosphere when you walk and friendly staff and great variety of food from vegetarian to gluten-free. The curry puffs and roti are especially so good!!"

"Yeda Restaurant is a highly-rated Asian fusion destination in Palmerston North, known for its extensive menu that blends Thai and Japanese influences. Reviewers frequently describe it as a vibrant and bustling spot, often highlighting the "theatrical" open kitchen where you can watch chefs prepare fresh, handmade dishes from scratch. ​Popular Dishes: Patrons often recommend the handmade pork buns, crispy pork, and duck breast paired with bok choy. The sushi and pork gyoza are also noted as consistent highlights. ​Vibe: The atmosphere is described as hip, casual, and energetic. It features an open-plan layout that can get quite noisy when full, but diners appreciate the lively, modern feel. ​Service: Generally regarded as fast and friendly. While most visitors report 10/10 service with attentive staff, some have noted that it can feel a bit rushed during peak hours or when the restaurant is fully booked. ​Special Features: The restaurant is inclusive of various dietary needs, offering dedicated vegan and vegetarian menus, as well as gluten-free and halal options. ​Overall, it is a recommended choice for both casual lunches and shared group dinners, offering a broad range of authentic flavors at reasonable price points."

"Absolutely loved our lunch at Yeda in Palmerston North! The service was 10/10 super friendly and attentive. The open kitchen was such a cool touch, it was so fun watching the chefs cook (especially when you could see the fire!). Me and my partner ordered the crispy pork, spicy squid, duck breast, and chicken avocado sushi, and everything hit the spot. The crispy pork was nicely seasoned just a little more cooked/dry than I would’ve liked but still tasty. The sushi was delicious and perfectly done, the squid was fresh and came with a really nice sauce, and the duck was the absolute highlight! We were skeptical at first because the skin wasn’t crispy, but it ended up being amazing so tender and beautifully paired with bok choy. There’s such a great range of options on the menu, and prices are pretty reasonable too (around $85 for everything we ordered). Definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back!"

"Absolutely outstanding food. We got takeaways and we were so impressed with everything from Yeda. The online menu had our mouths watering. Actually dribbling. Lol. The selection is amazing. The list of dishes just kept scrolling to more and more delicious looking meals. The food was ready so quickly, it was crazy. Every dish was perfect. I don't mean good. Perfect! We ordered way to much food but couldn't stop eating it. The cost of all that outstanding food was under $70.00 Thats 7 different dishes and separated rise. 10/10 Highly recommend. We will be back every time we are in Palmerston North."

"I come here often and the food is always Delicious! Great prices, they’re fast at cooking so you don’t have to wait long for the food. The sushi and sweet and sour pork is definitely one of my favourites and the Ice Chocolates amazing too. I definitely recommend booking a table because they often get busy."

"Love Yeda! Had a delicious meal there last night topped with desert! Thnks to polite n friendly staff."

"It was amazing the staff were smiling. Happy and very welcoming the food was better than we could of ever asked for. Presentation was amazing advisable to book ahead excellent range of menu 1000/10 recommend"

"We (2) recently visited Yeda for lunch & got a few side dishes so we could have a bit of everything The place is spacious, great for groups or just a simple lunch or dinner date The food was nice & tasty as expected We received complimentary Miso on arrival We ordered Sweet n sour pork (changed the rice to noodles extra $3) Spring rolls, Sushi, takoyaki, teriyaki chicken w rice & My favorite out of the dishes was the Pork Gyoza Service was fast and waitress staff was attentive however taking plates from our table while we’re still eating and could clearly see there was still food in our plates to be eaten is quite rude & a big No from me! I get it if we’d finished what we were eating, it was almost like they wanted you in & out that’s the vibe I was getting, yet the place wasn’t packed. We will come back in future, let’s hope the waitress staff take this feedback on"