OctoAro Valley, Wellington
Octo – Japanese food
Octo – Japanese food
Octo – Japanese food
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Japanese bar · Aro Valley

Octo

102 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Weekly opening hours for Octo
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10 am – 10 pm
Thursday10 am – 10 pm
Friday10 am – 11 pm
Saturday10 am – 11 pm
Sunday10 am – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

102 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington

About

About Octo

Octo is a Japanese bar located at 102 Aro Street in Aro Valley, in the city of Wellington, in New Zealand's Wellington region. It is about 1.2 km from central Wellington.

The kitchen focuses on Japanese food. Dishes typical of this style include sashimi and tonkotsu ramen, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 42 Japanese venues we list in Wellington. The menu also crosses into Malaysian and pub & bar dining territory.

Octo opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The earliest start is 10 am on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 11 pm on Fridays. It stays open late on Friday and Saturday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 62 hours each week.

For budgeting, Japanese bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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 bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sushi & SashimiMixed sashimi

Salmon, tuna and kingfish

$28–40

MainsBeef donburi

Sweet soy beef on rice

$19–24

Sushi & SashimiVegetable roll

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

$12–15

MainsTeriyaki salmon

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

$26–33

MainsTonkotsu ramen

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

$20–26

Small PlatesGyoza

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

$10–13

Plan your visit

When is Octo busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Octo

Where is Octo?

Octo is at 102 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington, about 1.2 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Octo's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 10 am – 10 pm; Thursday 10 am – 10 pm; Friday 10 am – 11 pm; Saturday 10 am – 11 pm; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Octo closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What kind of food does Octo serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Octo?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Octo?

The closest is Aro Cafe (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Octo

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Aro Valley
Aro Cafe – Vegan food 50 m
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Aro Cafe

90 Aro Street, Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington
91 Aro Taproom – Bar food 50 m
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91 Aro Taproom

91 Aro Street, Aro Valley
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Rita – Māori & New Zealand food 60 m
Māori & New Zealand

Rita

Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington
Young Shing – Chinese food 380 m
Chinese

Young Shing

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Aro Valley, Wellington
Babaili 410 m
Chinese

Babaili

278 Willis Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Jano Bistro – French food 430 m
French

Jano Bistro

Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington

Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Miyabi Restaurant & BYOTe Aro–430 m
Miyabi Restaurant & BYOTe Aro–430 m
KazagurumaMount Cook–630 m
Maki Mono SushiKelburn–660 m
St Pierre's SushiTe Aro740 m
OrigamiTe Aro740 m