Review Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Auckland Central

Delicious foods, fresh sashimi, yummy tempura and karaage chicken. Service is awesome! My husband was so happy with his father’s day lunch. Will definitely come again 😊

The unagi was delicious! A good portion too. The wagyu lunch set was just okay, a little tough. Sashimi tower didn't actually have much sashimi for the price, but the few pieces that were there tasted fresh. The yum yum prawns came on a preheated plate, not on an actively sizzling plate with a flame underneath like in the photo so the yum yum sauce didn't have that delicious grilled flavour - I expected the top to be torched, but unfortunately it wasn't. Overall it was okay! For the price I would try somewhere else. Apparently the other branch is better though?

The team at Taiko Kingsland turned on great food and service across the last few days. The front of house and chefs are doing a great job!!!

one of the best sake bar, dishes are delicious, slight cheaper than Masu/Azabu/Cocoro but foods quality can match those big boyz. only downside is parking is a bit difficult to find Note: cost $189 for photos attached

One of fantastic Japanese restaurants in Auckland. You can taste authentic Japanese food here cooked by Japanese chefs. Loved eating lunch specials including sashimi, tempura, karaage & chicken Katsu. They were all nice & tasty Staff were friendly as well. Loved to go back there.

Fresh, fast and delicious authentic Japanese food. I took my Japanese homestay there who agreed it was true to culture Japanese food. Super convenient to the Kingsland trainstation. A little pricey but for the quality of the food it is worth it.

Takio is a great Japanese restaurant in Kingsland! The atmosphere is cozy while able to cater for larger groups. My table ordered the Katsu Chicken, Salmon and Avocado Sushi, Takoyaki and Sizzling Yum Yum prawns. All were excellent. The presentation of the food and portion sizes is incredible. I would highly recommend it.

We ended up here spontaneously. It was raining and we were looking for a dinner place in Kingsland. We were lucky to get a table for 3. The wait staff were friendly and welcoming. We clearly ordered too much (he warned us) but we were ready for the challenge 😜 Spicy garlic Edamame, veg tempura, tofu sizzler, hotpot, salmon sashimi and hot sake. Portion sizes were bigger than we expected. Food was yum and we really had a great time! I take terrible photos so the one I posted doesn't do it justice, also it's not all the dishes.

Eel set and wagyu set is amazingly delicious! authentic Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Ice cream is a must to order, matcha flavour is so yum!

If you want fresh Sashimi, beautifully fried Tempura and great Japanese food, this is the place to go. Have been a favourite for many years. Price is reasonable too and great staff who all spoke Japanese.

Amazing :)

Love this spot. Great food and service

Delicious food, great service!

I really like this spot, the food is good and always tastes fresh. The service is great, very accommodating staff!

Been driving past this place for awhile and saw it here so gave it a try. Ordered sushi and we loved it. Taste great. Service is excellent.

This place is STUNNING. So good in fact we returned twice within two weeks, can't recommend this place enough. Kind staff, unbelievably fresh food that is crafted by a master chef. His skill is comparable to our experiences we had at restaurants in Japan. Make a booking immediately!

Taiko Japanese Restaurant - Kingsland “Irasshaimase” is the first thing you hear as you walk in Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar. It’s a common greeting in Japan which simply translates to ‘Welcome to the store’. The interior of the restaurant had a dominant wooden structure, which was nice change from the competitive eccentricity that most restaurants seem to adhere to. <br/>We ordered the large sashimi selection, scallop sashimi and tako octopus wasabi. <br/>The sashimi selection consisted of salmon, tuna , prawn, Japanese roe , kingfish sashimi with little salads and soy sauce of course. This was served on some bamboo leaves, I felt very in touch with nature at this point , felt like I was at a dinner with the tropical mermaids. The food was fresh, the salmon were cut in fat chunks perfect for the hungry me. You know the salmon is good when it’s creamy and melts in your mouth. So good. <br/>The Tako octopus wasabi is always my must have in any Japanese restaurant. It is raw octopus marinated in wasabi sauce. This delicacy is a must try at least once. The texture is more crunchy and chewy but the flavour consist of salty goodness with a little bit of a spicy kicks. <br/>The scallop sashimi was simply fresh and delicious, it was my first time trying it actually and definitely won’t be the last. It was wrapped up in a thin gold leaf and tightened with a toothpick which was pretty freaking adorable. <br/>Now let’s not forget that this is all served with a delicious and warm miso soup. Overall I had a pretty great experience at Taiko, the food was fresh, the service was good. I would definitely be coming back here. But keep in mind that most sashimi places including Taiko take a small hit on your wallet but it’s definitely worth it as a treat. Although I must say I was still hungry afterwards and topped up with some count down snacks. This is only because seafood is generally a very light meal. How do you think that Japanese people are so fit and live so long? Sayōnara, until next time folks.

Delicious food, excellent service !! 😍

Wow I really liked the sashimi with wow presentation. So teriyaki eel was really yummy- it was a perfect lunch for Sunday lunch.<br/>Also the service was prompt and kind.<br/>I will come back for sure :)

The food taste good and fresh. Environment is nice and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Fantastic food and service. Pretty basic decor.Great atmosphere.The seafood was amazing and fresh. I really enjoyed it here. Would recommend if you are looking for a good Japanese restaurant fix!

we come again to try their lunch menu, so surprised, really good portion with good price, the eel set is so good, highly recommended.  the whole set is really nice with really delicious handmade green tea pudding. <br/>we will come again and bring my friends aswell.

A hidden gem in Kingsland, fresh sashimi, impressive decorations, good taste and value. However, our miso soup is way too salty? We will be back anw.

The display was absolutely stunning, and the food was yummy with bold Japanese cuisine. We especially enjoyed the special bar drinks. Must try!

Great authentic Japanese cuisine! Convenience location right next to train station. Good ambiance and friendly staffs. Will come again with friends.

Wow hand lunch here today <br/>10/10 what a awesome lil place tucked away in kingsland<br/>Next to the train station <br/>Staff there top notch and super friendly <br/>Food was delicious!!! Super happy leaving there we will definitely be back some time soon...<br/>Thanks

Absolutely stunning sashimi selection of chef Takashi captured me and my friends on a Friday night. Along with juicy Karaage chicken and delicious honey teriyaki salmon over warm sake, it's been a while since I have had such a fulfilled dinner experience. Real authentic Japanese cuisine in Taiko have got me and my friends hooked. We already planned for comeback next weekend.

A great Japanese restaurant, with delicious food and excellent service. <br/><br/>The Sashimi, Sushi Roll and Beef Tatar tasted so great, and must be order in this restaurant.

Subarasii!<br/>The location and decoration is amazing. Not mentioned the food. Very nice Japanese cuisine. Very fresh and tasty.<br/>Amazing sashimi, beef with reasonaly price

I came over on friday night with my mates. A great taste of japanese food. Very stunning sashimi food. Highly Recommend for all of my friends and zomato members

We’ve dined at Taiko twice recently The chefs cook a wide variety of Japanese cuisine Oustanding food outstanding service.Very affordable.Highly recommended.

Had lunch othet day. It was AWSOME experience. Love Japanesefood go to Japaneserestaurants a lot. Here is the best restaurant ever. Great service smily JapaneseLady. We will be back !

I had a nice dinner out with my husband. Fresh Juicy Salmon Sashimi on rice, nice - relaxing environment with warm Sake. Beautiful! We definitely come back.

The best Japanese food in Kingsland! Always excellent service and a friendly greeting. Love the Yumyum prawn, Tamago Japanese spinach Omelet!<br/>Food quality 5/5<br/>Food quantity 5/5<br/>Service 5/5<br/>Price 5/5<br/>Ambience 5/5

Actually nice Japanese restaurant, fresh food, quite an environment, the owner is greatly enthusiastic. I prefer their sashimi and takoyaki, strongly recommended!

I just visit this place today, service was nice and fast even though it was crowded. The food was fabulous. The Kaarage Chicken was spicy, crunchy yet full of juice. The beef steak was also juicy and perfectly mesh together with their special sauce. The "fish of the day" sashimi was irresistible just by looking at them. And the black sesame ice cream give a beautiful finale to my grandiose dinner. Head chef Kengo also give his greetings when I left the place. I absolutely will comeback again.

I had Mother’s Day special menu. Very high stand food. Highly recommend this place. They have normal lunch time menu from $16.5 - 26.00 good value of food and healthy. Will be back definitely!!

Definitely ordered way too much for 4 people but damn it did not disappoint.<br/>"Kikuni" (pork belly in broth) dish was amazing and can definitely be eaten by itself or with a bowl of rice as a main. The salmon and tuna sahimis were fresh and presented beautifully. The different sauce components that came with the tataki matched well with the beef itself. Karaage chicken was amazing. But the highlight of the night was the beef steak that was tender and the teriyaki salmon that was as flavourful as it can be. Would definitely be back to tackle the beer tower (2.5L) available and to try the other dishes

Really nice renovation done to the space. Food was really really good. Service was friendly. Highlight was easily the Kakuni! I will be back for sure