So many options to choose from their extensive menu.
Opted for a set menu from the lunch menu. Their set menu includes a main, a side salad, rice and miso soup.
Decent portions at an affordable price. The Teriyaki chicken and beef was tasty and tender.
Was amazing would recommend super quick service
Well hidden in plain sight! Couldn’t see the entrance on the street & didn’t even look like it’s open at night. You have to go inside, while the stream of people headed to the right into Countdown, there’s a small door by the side across on the left. Fairly quiet for week night. Had their Monthly special of Spicy Miso Tonkotsu ramen, washed down with a plum wine. The ramen looked a bit scant. Not a lot of toppings, just few slices of chashu, half egg, bits of greens. The broth was winning though, full of flavour. Not overly spicy. Quite enjoyable.
Prices are reasonable for what you get.
A great place to visit for any occassion. It's a classy venue that caters for people with all sorts of tastes, including both a standard and a traditional seating area.
Nice little Japanese restaurant; been here few times , food always good and fresh. My personal favourite is their omurice and curry rice; their sashimi also really fresh!
This little hidden spot is a trip back to Japan. From the restaurant environment to the flavors is an accurate representation of a Japanese little restaurant. I went to the sashimi set and it was the best piece of sashimi I’ve had so far.
Good friendly service with nice environment. daikoku's food all pretty yummy. Ingredients are fresh, cooking skills good too.
Food quality 5/5
Food quantity 4/5
Service 5/5
Price 4/5
Environment 4/5
The food is amazing, and the customer service at Daikoku was utterly respectful. There is amazing authentic Japanese cuisine to be enjoyed with hot sake. The only reason, I highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing Japanese food experience.
Ramen of good price and taste! I like Takoyaki and Chasu Ramen! perfect! Though the place is small but they serve fast and assist you well with what you need.
The ramen and takoyaki tasted good and the waiter provided great service! Promotion discount was offered as I visited on the first day after the reopening.
However, as there are construction work at the street side entrance of the shop, so it is a bit difficult to find the entrance.
I have been here a few times in the past few years. The food has been consistently pretty good, not exceptional but quite decent for the price. The staff is mostly friendly, though sometimes there will be one or two who are a bit cold. Overall it's still a good Japanese joint and deserve a visit.
A very secret entrance (not really) .
Warmly greeted .
A little warm , might have to Jack up the aircon .
Menu was easy to order from.
Food arrived promptly.
Super delicious and well worth the price.
Highly recommend.
Great to be back at Daikoku Victoria - our favourite Ramen House in Auckland. We can’t get enough of their Tonkatsu Ramen. The broth is really delicious and delightful. Yum 😋 Plenty to choose from the menu and the price is very reasonable. The restaurant is cosy, and you can even choose to sit on the floor to eat your meals the traditional Japanese way. We will be back any day 😆
Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu.
They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak Fillet for Main (which comes with complimentary rice and miso soup; what a bargain!). And green tea ice cream for dessert.
My friend got the Tempura for entree and Teriyaki Salmon for main.
Food came extremely fast! Salmon sashimi was fresh and generously portioned. Tempura batter was light and crispy without being greasy.
Steak fillet was cooked beautifully and good seasoning, complimented well by the side salad and miso soup— which was full of flavour too!
Teriyaki salmon was cooked to perfection—not the slightest bit dry (which they can be) and the teriyaki glaze was top-notch.
Ice cream was delicate and sophisticated; with earthy green tea flavours coming through.
Daikoku offers an extensive menu at extremely affordable prices but very generous portions! Can’t wait to come and try other dishes!
Food: 9/10
Price: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
I'm so happy this place is open again. Seems a bit different with only a couple of staff, but the ramen is still good. I got the tonkotsu ramen with the spicy add-on and I loved it.
It was a bit cold inside because they had the door open, but they needed business so that made sense. Other than that it was a great time.
Cosy, authentic Izakaya setting, with friendly and attentive all-Japanese staff.
I dropped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday. The standard ramen was reasonably pruced but filling, and had just the right amount of umami and chewiness, while the gyoza sides were perfect even without the soy sauce. But the best part of my meal was the matcha green tea ice cream, which had just the right amount of flavor without being overpowering, and not too sweet either.
Very highly recommended!
(Note: Entrance is located inside the Countdown supermarket on Victoria Street)
Good authentic and tasty Japanese food, good variety from ramen to lunch sets, fish, chicken, pork, beef, you name it they have it. Friendly and fast service to ensure you cna return to office within an hour during lunch. Pretty healthy too and a good alternative to fast good but better value for money. Recommending a try. No free parking but if you working in CBD... This won't be an issue.
Reasonable price and food is really delicious. Real Japanese food. We came here twice in a day. Best Japanese restaurant in the Auckland.
Ordered salmon don, eel don, and dumplings along with a cup of green tea (can be refilled with hot water). The food tasted great. Total $42.
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