A hidden gem. Located upstairs and not visible from the street. That’s why the place is always quiet. Their Katsu Don, sushi, and Udon are so delicious!
Really love the food here and we keep coming back on a regular basis for dinner (the rice bowls and the bento boxes are always very tasty!).
The only thing I hope they will improve is the speed of bringing the food out and more efficient service - we often wait for 10 minutes to be greeted and given a menu, another 10 to be given water (always have to ask) and especially if there’s a larger group (4 or more people) the food always comes out after 40 minutes or later (have waited for an hour once).
Again the food is so good we keep coming back, but every time I get impatient with the service - I see this is common feedback here so really hope they get some help or training soon.
Tastes great, well priced, yes you sometimes have to wait but don't expect 5* service when you're paying 1* prices. The Katsu Don is awesome.
We just happen to go there for lunch. We never knew about this restaurant before. Food was very yummy, also good price. Definately, will dine in again.
Ordered a mini egg don for morning tea last year.
For a price of $4, the rice and egg quality was quite good. The Egg was soft boiled and the rice was seasoned very well. Would go again to try their noodles next time.
Really nice place, a bit hidden away, lots of space so you never dine too close to other tables. Portion is not the biggest but price is very reasonable, and food tastes pretty good. They do casual Japanese dining justice in my opinion :)
Very interesting they serve their dons not with hot rice which I really enjoy. Totally recommend to people especially those who are around Newmarket.
This place is really nice ...just a little warm with the humidity...opt sitting close to the veranda.
Very clean and nice floor space. Best for large group too.
Food is reasonably price. Some hit and miss but overall still worth going.
Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani
+4.5
Food is really nice. Full of flavor, not overly salty or oily, and excellent value starting at $9.90 for a main. I had teriyaki chicken udon which consists of a big bowl of warm noodles in a tasty broth, with grilled chicken and salad on the side. An excellent lunchtime meal on a rainy day for just under 11 dollars.
The restaurant itself has clean, spacious decor with Japanese artwork on the walls. The ambiance would be great if there were a few more guests in the restaurant at the same time as me.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality lunch without the standard Newmarket restaurant price, and with much nicer seating than the foodcourts. Also great for a bite to eat before going to see a movie on broadway
Confused as to why there are so many bad reviews to this place. Such good quality sashimi/sushi and the food is so lovely. Great view and nice music. Absolutely love coming here with my friends!
I feel as if they're presentation surpasses their flavour. Love the cups they serve tea in. Ran out of several items on the menu despite the only other people there were two groups of two. Convenient location and food came out at a decent speed at a reasonable price
Amazing value. Three of us had a hearty main, we had two starters and two of us had a beer also. $64 total. Food was good. Nicer inside than most nearby restaurants. If you want a pleasant dinner out minus the price tag then go!
Koji has great value food for Newmarket, in a wonderful venue.
But with only 3 other groups at the restaurant, it still took 50 minutes for our fairly basic meals to arrive.
The itself was okay, but nothing memorable- but great cheap.
Overall, I'm not sure if i would go back. But pleased we tried it once.
Great food and location. Service can be disappointing (e.g., grumpy waiter/owner), but food makes up for it. Highly recommend ordering food by phone if you're in a rush as the wait can be very long.
The only place you can taste true sashimi in NZ. Go for a set menu and make a booking before hand. You might not feel welcomed if you visit for the first time. Get used to it if you wish to put the finest piece of hon maguro sashimi into your mouth :)
My family ate lunch here last Sunday and it didn't disappoint.
Best Chicken Katsu Don that I've ate so far! We'll definitely come back.
Fresh chicken Katsu so quiet in the middle of Newmarket great for a little escapism in the middle of the day for a quick light lunch!
Great meal we had, strongly recommended
Bit slow service but good was great
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