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Paper Nautilus – Japanese food
Paper Nautilus – Japanese food
Paper Nautilus – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Motueka

Paper Nautilus

Motueka
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Opening hours

Right now in Motueka7:19 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Paper Nautilus. Many Japanese restaurants in Motueka open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Paper Nautilus

Paper Nautilus is a Japanese restaurant located at central Motueka, in Motueka, in New Zealand's Nelson Tasman region. It sits right in the heart of Motueka, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as sashimi and tonkotsu ramen are usually on the menu.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Paper Nautilus. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesChicken karaage

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

$13–17

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$20–25

Small PlatesAgedashi tofu

Fried tofu in dashi broth

$11–14

MainsTeppanyaki set

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

$38–60

MainsChicken katsu curry

Crumbed chicken with Japanese curry

$21–26

Sushi & SashimiSalmon sashimi

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

$20–28

Plan your visit

When is Paper Nautilus busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Paper Nautilus

Where is Paper Nautilus?

Paper Nautilus is at Motueka, about 200 m from central Motueka. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Paper Nautilus's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Paper Nautilus serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Paper Nautilus?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Paper Nautilus?

The closest is Paper Nautilus Cafe (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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