En Izakaya & Teppanyaki

En Izakaya & Teppanyaki, Auckland Central 291-297 Queen St Auckland CBD - Auckland Central

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74
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Last update on 13/12/2023
3,5
8 Reviews
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Last update on 20/12/2023
3,9
17 Reviews

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Grace Huang
+5
After seeing papparich was closed so we decided to give this place a try since it’s right beside it.

Service: 10/10
We were immediately serviced when we entered the restaurant and the waitress was very polite and poured us water. The man that served our food was very happy and made us feel very happy. They were very kind throughout our entire lunch service.

Food: 9/10
I ordered the tempura lunch dish. The tempura was crispy and fresh, the sushi tasted very good and fresh. The platter was beautifully displayed. There wasn’t a lot of rice and the portion isn’t big but I did feel satisfied after the meal.

Ambiance: 10/10
The restaurant had individual sections to allow more privacy and there is also a bar. The wooden benches and decorations make the entire place seem more traditional. It’s a peaceful quiet restaurant perfect for a nice meal with family.
Aug 06, 2018
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Retta
+5
Was short on time for lunch on a Friday around 1pm so decided to have a quick Bento Box. Yum! The staff was very friendly, food came very quickly and it was amazing. The tuna just melted in your mouth, the chicken was soft and tasty, they also had mushrooms, squid balls, mashed potato and miss. Everything was perfect. Definitely planning on another visit so we can fully enjoy the food as this time we were a bit rushed. See you Soon!
Jun 08, 2018
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The Sweet Tooth Fairy
+4
As you can pick up from the name, the restaurant consists of two parts: Izakaya (small bar and tapas) and Teppanyaki (iron griddle). On entrance, you've got the Izakaya on the left side, and the Teppanyaki on the right side of the restaurant.

I've only been to the Izakaya side so far and the experience has been very good. On entrance and when seated (close to the door) you will see a mural of a Japanese dragon painting, along with a corner of a Japanese style bar, lit with calming tones of purple and blue lights, possibly to resemble a sea ship/fishing theme.

The Izakaya part offers a wide selection of Japanese sake and beers, and a good selection of Japanese tapas to accompany the beverages.

[The photos below include]:

* Tuna Tataki
* Grilled Miso Pork Belly
* Mixed Sashimi (small size)
* 8 piece mixed sushi

The food came very fast, beautifully presented, and tasted very fresh! The restaurant also offers small options of Yakitori (listed on the side of the wall where you are seated) at decent prices.

The the Izakaya part is probably not for those wanting to get 'full' unless you are willing to order more. After all, they are supposed to be 'tapas'.

I personally think the place is better for those intending to drink or to enjoy happy hour/afterwork drinks and socialising, with small bites on the side to accompany the drinks rather than a place for those wanting to get a full meal out of it (it's probably better to go to the Teppanyaki side if you want to eat a decent full meal).

The restaurant overall was very clean and staff service was friendly and very welcoming! Definitely a great place for social gatherings!
Mar 22, 2018
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Yves Simard
+5
Great meal from start to finish.  Teppan Yaki chef paid particular attention to kids trying new foods, put on the best show - was a great night out.  New favourite restaurant in the city.
Nov 26, 2017
Zomato
Anya Yang
+5
Really enjoyed it, was having a pretty bad day but the entertaining chef definitely did lighten me up with his humour. The food is really good as fresh as well. Definitely recommend
Nov 04, 2017
Zomato
Relihan Myburgh
+4
We had a selection of the cold and hot dishes. The large hot plates were kept heated on the table which kept the heat in very nicely. The sake we were recommended was great too
Sep 30, 2017
Zomato
Hyejung Kong
+4
I often come here for the lunch bento! sashimi bento is the best and for me, I think it is a great deal for about 20 bucks you get such a nice combo meal it comes with rice and miso soup and dessert.
I'd love to try Teppanyaki someday soon too.. looked so much fun!
Sep 08, 2017
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Nicole C.
+5
My new favourite Japanese restaurant! Bonus for it being a teppan yaki as well, who doesn't like having your meals cook directly in front of you that tastes yummy with yum yum sauce? I recommend this to anyone that enjoys the Japanese cuisine and FIREEE!! You have to see for yourself for the fire ;D

I had beef and had a bite of my mum's scallops and prawns each with the yum yum sauce, it was soooo gooood!! I definitely recommend anyone the seafood and beef, I requested for medium rare and guess what? Possibly the best medium rare I had ever requested.~ Tasted incredible with the vegetables as well, I finished the whole plate clean. DELICIOUS!

For the maximum teppan yaki experience, you HAVE to be involved with the cooking show otherwise you will miss out if you don't watch. I recommend this for families, as my younger brothers didn't look away for a minute and my whole family enjoyed this as a whole. The teppan yaki experience in total was awesome and unique, where the chef we had is funny and did I mentioned that my beef was cooked perfectly medium rare! What more can you want? I can't wait to go back soon!! :P
Aug 12, 2017
Zomato
Maggie
+5
Came here for dinner s00n. ..yummy small portion but it was w0rth it nice and tasty with flavor..will be back here aqain..only down side n0 local beers only Japanese beers overall 10/10..Moses Mana
Aug 07, 2017
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Bryan
+5
Theoretically in my opinion I don't need to have to write a whole review about here....one word sums it up...FANTASTIC!!! ( or any other similar large words of praise one can think of ) But I should mention a bit more about this Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant which has recently opened in the middle of the city. For a start the interior looks good and as one would expect of somewhere not long opened very clean. The service standard as I have found in most japanese restaurants is very good. With a smile and efficiently. As for the food ...it was delicious. We went at lunchtime and had the teppanyaki. The chef was very good at setting fire alight on the hot plate, so lots of photo opportunities there. I started with Japanese Garden Salad with the chefs salad dressing ...very nice. Of course there was miso soup. Prawns followed with yum yum sauce which was definitely yum yum. I know I may say it a lot.....but it was so delicious. Then beef with seasonal vegetables and rice. Oh, don't forget I washed it all down with an Asahi beer. Nice...Overall top marks and hope it stays that way.
Jul 20, 2017
4
PP CC
+4
Came here for lunch, they have one site that allows you to order dishes from the menu, another side has Teppanyaki. The lunch special is around $20 per person, has rice, miso soup, sashimi, etc. Which is quite good. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, quite a cosy place to be.
5
Renee Meiklejohn
+5
Such a fantastic time!! Top notch, thoroughly entertaining and funny as chef! Attentive wait staff. This is a hidden gem. In the food alley behind the Event Cinema complex. 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟+++++
5
Maxene Lim
+5
Went there twice. Once was izakaya style dinner. The other time was their lunch set meals. My colleagues and I really enjoyed their lunch set meals. Food portion and quality is great. Definitely consistent Lunch sets are definitely more value for money than the dinner, which is slightly pricey.
5
Yuri Ivanov
+5
This truly authentic, Inner Tokyo City-style place has been highly recommended to us by friends of ours to visit, and we've not been disappointed. Cozy and quiet atmosphere, gentle Japanese music, fresh and artistically prepared food - what else would you wish for private dinner in close circle of your dearest friends or loved ones? Without any doubt I would encourage anyone who loves this kind of dining out - please do come one day and prove it for yourself; as for me, - "I'll bee bak!" (c)
5
Sarah Adams
+5
BEST NIGHT OUT! Very friendly staff with recommendations and so delicious food. We had the best night out with a group of friends and family with our meals being cook fresh off the table! My new favourite teppan yaki place, definitely recommending to my uni friends.
5
Ayrton Siosikefu
+5
Love the entertainment lol i mean the chef.
5
EUNJI LEE (Chloe)
+5
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5
pamina777
+5
Excellent service and food. I loved it.
4
Elijah Astley
+4
Good food, a tad pricey.
5
Donna Mote
+5

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Timetable

Monday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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