How popular isKinji?
In October 2026, people searched for Kinji by name about 2,920 times in New Zealand, a 20.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 11.1% of all New Zealand Christchurch Japanese restaurant searches, placing Kinji fifth out of seven restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch Japanese restaurants, Kinji appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Kinji is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Bar YokuShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TanoshiShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Mugen SushiShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Sakimoto Japanese BistroShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KinjiShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top Christchurch Japanese restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Kinji appeared in all three answers. Kinji is the most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Kinji1st
- Sakimoto Japanese Bistro2nd
- Bar Yoku3rd
- Tanoshi4th
Hibachi5th- Mugen Sushi–
Tomi–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sakimoto Japanese Bistro3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Kinji3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bar Yoku2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Tanoshi2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Hibachi2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Mugen Sushi0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Tomi0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch Japanese restaurants
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Japanese restaurant should I go to in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Japanese restaurants in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand for a sushi meal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“japanese restaurants christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sushi christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
How often do people search for Kinji compared with other New Zealand Christchurch Japanese restaurants?
Share of searches by month for Bar Yoku, Tanoshi, Mugen Sushi, Sakimoto Japanese Bistro, Kinji. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bar Yoku | Tanoshi | Mugen Sushi | Sakimoto Japanese Bistro | Kinji | Hibachi | Tomi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.4% | 25.6% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.8% | 27.8% | 17.3% | 15.6% | 10% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.5% | 25% | 17.4% | 14% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 34% | 22.6% | 16% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 2% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 23.3% | 16.9% | 13.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.3% | 24.7% | 19% | 13.9% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 39.7% | 21.7% | 16.8% | 12.1% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.2% | 23.5% | 17.7% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 25.9% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.1% | 26.1% | 16.6% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% | 23.3% | 18.2% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.13% |
| Oct 2026 | 30.9% | 25.2% | 17.2% | 14% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.9% | 8.1K | 0% | -4.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.2% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.2% | 4.5K | +6.9% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14% | 3.7K | +46.2% | +3.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.1% | 2.9K | +21.2% | +0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.5% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.11% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Bar Yoku30.9%
Held 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
2.
Tanoshi25.2%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
17.2%
Held 3rd. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +6.9% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
Held 4th. 3.7K estimated branded searches, +46.2% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
5.
Kinji11.1%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
6.
Hibachi1.5%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
7.
Tomi0.11%
Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with Kinji
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How has branded search demand for Kinji changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kinji in New Zealand rose from 2.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kinji’s share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand increased from 9.4% to 11.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kinji’s share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 12.4% in February 2026 and was lowest at 7.7% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch Japanese restaurants in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Sakimoto Japanese Bistro gained share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 14%.
In October 2026, Tanoshi gained share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, from 23.3% to 25.2%.
In October 2026, Kinji gained share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, from 10.4% to 11.1%.
In October 2026, Bar Yoku lost share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, from 35% to 30.9%.
In October 2026, Mugen Sushi lost share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 17.2%.
In October 2026, Hibachi lost share of searches among Christchurch Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.5%.
How are Kinji’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kinji’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- kinji menu
- kinji restaurant
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