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"Great experience with amazing atmosphere. Staff will make you feel very welcome. I found the wallaby tartare much better than the scampi dog that..."

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David Ting

"The food is fantastic. The service is very good and friendly. My friends and I have been there for several times and were more than satisfied with..."

CheungYukShing

"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary dinner. This place is out of the world, for the food just hits the right spots in your brain and slowly..."

Mehak Malhotra

"I love their ＄49 lunch so much. Went to eat quite a few times. Lobster and sashimi both good. Sever quick even when they very busy. Service are..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The first time went to Masu as recommended by one of the friends. The food was fresh and delicious. Good location and friendly service. The..."

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"This place is always so busy! We were greeted with friendly staff and got a seat despite no bookings. Food was nice as always, will definitely visit..."

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"I’ve been here once, but it was AH-MAZING! Can’t wait to come back and try a different selection. Didn’t get the sashimi this time so very..."

Analese

"Popped in to Masu on tuesday night. Venue is larger than it looks from the road. Staff were friendly and the food was out quick but it was rather..."

Flippynz

"I always enjoy my experience at Masu and this occasion was no different. We didn’t have a reservation for the 2nd of January however we were ..."

Jenny Da

"MASU by Nic Watt is definitely a high end restaurant with good atmosphere, fast service and food was superb. Will surely come back for more..."

Jilly

"I came here because of the lunch combo. Didn’t try in the dinner time yet. The crazy crab lunch combo tasted sooo good. The seafood rice is my..."

Georgina Wang

"Loved this Japanese fine dinning! Very attentive and excellent customer services provided with best quality of food, very fresh sashimi. Perfect for..."

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"Hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had.We chose the Masu Shomi set menu which consisted of; - Crayfish Spicy Miso..."

Vivian C

"We have been to Masu several times and it’s one of our favourites - great atmosphere, excellent service, tasty beverages (alcoholic &..."

Evelyn Chen

"Delicious and tasty food. One of the most friendly and lovely restaurants to dine in. Loved their lamb and sashimi meals. The food presentation is..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Fresh, delicious, beautiful. This Japanese Restaurant is located right next door to the sky tower. Their service is lesser than none, and..."

Darren Big Belly

"Had the opportunity to dine here yesterday with my family and was impressed by the warm service with minimal waiting time that was consistent..."

Calvina

"In an alternate universe I would be able to eat here every night. And maybe for lunch too. Must have: soft shell crab in squid ink brioche. But all..."

Rachel Goodchild

"Nice one to present Japanese cuisine in central of tourismSashimi is fresh, wasabi is very flavourfulSoft shell taco is on pointI just..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Such a lovely restaurant with its pretty decor making you feel like you’re in Japan. The staff were very friendly and prompt with service. Would..."

Linlin

"The food was great! Had the beef fillet. It didn’t fill me up so I got the pork slider as well. It was unfortunately very noisy and to make matters..."

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"Went there and heard ordering al carte was disappointing so decided to go for the set menu at $88 and upgrade one set for the waguu beef which is..."

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"I’ve been here many times and MASU never fails to amaze me. The food, the service and the atmosphere/ambience are all perfect. The staff are..."

Aimee.

"The miso soup with clams was light and savoury, I couldn't get enough! The crayfish taco was delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, cooked..."

Potatomatoes

"Food was delicious and very well presented. Loved the salmon and green tea dessert. Staff are friendly too. A bit over priced and we were left hungry..."

S & F And Baby

"Having gone Gluten Free, this place was a dream come true for me. No need to eat limited foods and dessert to die for. They were able to provide a GF..."

Juaninemontile

"One of Aucklands fine dining Japanese establishments.Some dishes we tried:Pork sliders, soft shell tacos (taco shell is a sheet of deep..."

Tony Shi

"Great service and quality of food. Be prepared to spend a bit of money but I would still highly recommend the food here. We ordered 6 dishes and 2..."

Nakyung Lee

"The service was wonderful. Such friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff throughout. The food was amazing. I'm not a big fan of fish but I..."

Ali Roland

"Been here couple of times and really enjoyed their sushi, sashimi and scampi tempura. They use good quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Prices..."

Akym

"Went to Masu on a tip from a Kiwi friend. What a sensational place! Service: as I was travelling on my own, they made sure I was comfortable and had..."

Polina747

"Came here on a busy Saturday night with a group of friends. It is very noisy in this restaurant and I was unable to have a proper conversation with..."

Hilary Campbell

"Have been wanting to tick this restaurant off my bucket list.I did on my Birthday.We arrived for lunch with the restaurant half full.Service was..."

PK

"Not one to stray from less extravagant foods but Masu definitely had me thinking otherwise. Great service. Better food! Cocktails are..."

Roimata Edwards

"The best sashimi and crab sushi! Never had a dud meal here, service is faultless and overall a lovely experience time after time! I really like..."

Rachel 🦋

"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to.Don’t be afraid to spend the cash if you’re wanting a truly amazing experience...."

Ekat Jugessur

"A beautiful space! With lovely staff. We ordered far too much to add to the review but if you take anything from reading this I recommend..."

Happy Eater

"Best Buffett in Auckland I can say. Although there's not too much selections, but sashimi and other cold dishes are good enough to fulfill the..."

Jas HUANG

"Best service with amazing food 👍👍. The waitress who has been serving us for the night were really good! Tried almost everything and is a big..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Been here about 20 times. I'd go back any time and i'd eat anything from this place. Everything i've eaten from this place was 100% quality. Except..."

Julian Michell

"Elegant Modern Japanese style furnishing. The environment was quite noisy but the service was nice! The highlight was definitely the King Crab legs,..."

Jason Shi

"An awesome Japanese resturant, fresh sashimi and tempura, great service. I didnt know a sparkling water can get so many awards... love the king fish,..."

Abby Liu

"Hands down the best Japanese Restaurant I have been to. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."

Glen Liu

"Finally had a chance to try out this place! I’ve already ready so much great reviews on it so I had high expectations. The ambience and decor was..."

Jessica Li

"MASU is a great japanese restaurant with amazing food and even better service. I had the set menu which had great presentation and taste. The timing..."

Wallis

"Masu, a beautiful restaurant to visit. We had the Masu Shomi Menu which is for a minimum of two people. The service was outstanding: they regularly..."

Rachel

"Great food and service. Ideal place for japanese fine dining..... the king crab was amazing. Would recommend booking in advance as its really..."

Kenji

"Four of us had a long Christmas lunch here yesterdayIt was a real feastWe shared 8 plates and then some repeats and dessertsThe..."

Glenn Town

"I came here for lunch just before my holiday to Singapore it was a pretty delicious meal we ordered one of the sets and a few other dishes and the..."

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"Came here for my birthday dinner after being told I was being taken to KFC (99% excited, 1% disappointed 😂). We came here relatively early on a..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Came on a Monday evening and it was so packed! We were lucky to get a table for two without making a reservation. The interior was beautiful; in the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came here for a birthday dinner with my bf. Upon entering, the staff greeted us warmly and wished me happy birthday. That was a very pleasant welcome..."

Y Anne

"Never had a bad experience at Masu, they have one of the best set menus available in my opinion. Highlights for me are definitely the sugi-ita-yaki..."

Victoria McMahon

"This is a great japanese resturant. Was very busy on a friday evening...Staff cooking on open grill was a highlight.. I also like to watch the..."

Pinny Quinlan

"You would definitely need a reservation to dine in this restaurant. It was super busy on Friday night but seemed to work like a well oiled machine...."

Jasmine

"We had a great experience at this fine-dining resto! I am so in love with the Sashimi! The best I had so far. The main dishes were also great tasting..."

Jessa Camille Salado

"Nic certainly hit the mark with this one!perhaps because he got the publics opinion first so it was easy to get dishes he knew would be a..."

Chefaldini

"This place is amazing. The staff were super friendly and the food was just stunning - presentation and taste! Loved every moment and we will be back..."

Laura Ferguson

"Dining here was like going to a gallery and being able to see, taste, touch, feel and smell the works of art.The service was extremely..."

Anna

"Delightful experience, with fresh tasty food. Beautiful dish presentation and if you sit around the counters you can even talk with the chefs..."

Wei Wei Chang

"It is very difficult to describe masu accurately. The food is wonderful - primarily good quality ingredients prepared well. The atmosphere is..."

Ollyshaw_nz

"I have been here to celebrate my friend's birthday, the food is amazing, the service compared other restaurants is fantastic ～I recommend the..."

Lucia LU

"My boyfriend brought me here on a brunch date and I enjoyed every moment of it 😍 This is the place to go if you are after an elegant dining..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Went to Masu for our anniversary, maybe we had a high expectation. The food themselves were amazing, full of ideas and flavour, but not really that..."

Shenyu263

"Outstanding lunch venue. Slick unobtrusive service. Express lunch was just that. Excellent modern Japanese food served quickly. Will be back for more..."

Fred Ade

"Absolutely stunning.From the first step into the restaurant, I was amazed at the superb customer service we received. There were many staff..."

Kathryn Zhou

"Very excited to dine here! Dined here for a dear friends birthday! Now the restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious. Well staffed and we..."

Kelly

"Really enjoyed MASU, all the dishes ordered were done to perfection. Awesome service as always and beautiful drinks. However the matcha brownie..."

Tt_akl

"Have dined at Masu a few times and our visits have been great. Service and food is consistent and fresh, one of the better Japanese restaurants in..."

Chomnomnom

"The quality and freshness of the food served at Masu is why it has such a great reputation. I came here for my birthday last year and you could not..."

Sasha McCormick

"Most incredible Japanese I have ever had. We went for the brunch. It was so impressive. Endless sashimi, sushi and onsen eggs. The desert was out of..."

Oones Connor

"If you want quality, you've come to the right place. Japanese food at its finest. Definitely a place to impress. Their service is top notch...."

Jade Lim

"Japanese style cuisine cooked mainly over open charcoal grill. We got a skycity package which included a set menu at MASU and the flavors were off..."

Ann R

"I don't usually eat Japanese cuisine but Masu was truly an experience. The presentation is on point and the flavors are great. My fave was the king..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Masu is a cool experience, no doubt about it. Our waitress was excellent-knowledgeable, warm, friendly and available. The kingfish and..."

Louise

"Masu was incredibly busy when we went there. Did not book so had two seats at the kitchen counter but could feel the heat from the kitchen oven. The..."

Sara V

"Great ambiance and service. Food is well presented and good array of drinks. Got the set menu. Had a few cocktails. Well made. Desserts are so good...."

Alas

"This is the best Japanese restaurant I have been to, the place is packed but they offer you a sort of private sitting area for a group of people. I..."

Charmant_lady

"Absolutely sensational. Exceptional service and punctual, delicately delicious food. I loved the sashimi and the soft shell crab. Easy to book,..."

Vee Johnson

"Everyone raves about Masu. If you listen to other amateur diners, this is the holy grail of Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Although you do pay for the..."

Frank

"Everything was Delicious and fresh, amazing service and menu. Tried the $88 set menu and couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back for..."

Kirstie

"Very good Japanese food and services to consider as a must try when coming to Auckland. Love the food and would definitely coming..."

Bac KieuPhong

"Hadn’t been here in a while but is still fantastic Need 3 jobs to pay for it but it was amazing food and great service I will start saving for..."

David Thompson

"I was amazed at the level of great service tonight. The staff were very friendly, super quick to respond, and very helpful with the kids. Of course..."

Michael Ung

"If it weren't so pricy it would be 5/5.I understand the location, but there are better Japanese restaurants out there with better prices..."

Tony Ma

"Dined here with my partner for our anniversary, having read such good reviews my expectations for Masu were pretty high & I was a little underwhelmed..."

Sarah S

"I've been to Nobu in America and It has nothing on MASU! This would be the best Japanese resturant around (haven't been to Japan yet).The..."

Alwayseating

"The food was delicious, but pretty pricey for the amount. Freshest fish I ate in Auckland. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails (strawberry and yuzu..."

Jacqueline Alice

"This place is absolutely amazing and it has definitely become my favourite restaurant in Auckland. If you love Japanese food and know how to..."

Bella Qian

"Visited this place for a date night to celebrate our anniversary, and it was definitely a wonderful experience. The location is perfect- it's nestled..."

Svetlana Banerjee

"The service was outstanding, down to earth & friendly, made you feel very relaxed . The food was so tasty. Each dish was full of flavour, & the..."

Marie

"Masu is one of those restaurants where you feel as if it was more than just food! Think art on a plate and a symphony for your taste. Beautiful,..."

Elizabeth Myburgh

"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."

Hungry Auckland

"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."

Hungry Auckland

"Hands down best Japanese food in Auckland. Luckily got to try multiple dishes on the menu for a friend's bday. A must see and try I would highly..."

Matt Tieu

"We were lucky enough to walk in on a Saturday night and have a table made available for us after a short wait at the bar. I think it helped that we..."

Mr Eats

"This place never fails to disappoint. Need to book otherwise very hard to get a table. The staff and service level is exceptional and the food is..."

Lynn

"Amazing drinks list -it's so extensive its split into 2 menus. The place is busy, even on a Monday night so best to reserve ahead of time or be..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Go to Masu! Don't think twice. I have been to Masu on many different occasions and recommend their Sunday brunch, their dinner set menus and the al..."

Alexandra

"I had high expectations of this place from its reputation, and was not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, and food flavours..."

EpiCurious

"Masu never fails to disappoint - the environment, the delicious cocktails & the innovative dishes.Tonight the service was not as good as normal..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Really top notch Japanese food. Fantastic service, great atmosphere and aesthetics. Could not fault it, will definitely be going back ASAP! Yum!..."

Megan D'ath

"Feeling super spoiled on our 11th year anniversary. Came here for their Nichiyo Sunday brunch. Nice family friendly and great ambience. You get what..."

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"Went for #Restaurant of the Month" menu $55 for 3 courses. I was wrong. I knew Masu is a high end Japanese restaurant, I also knew Masu is..."

Chelsea

"Lovely food, great ambience. This place teases your taste buds, as the delicate flavours from each dish are exquisite. We tried the ribs and salmon..."

Seriously Foodie

"Food - 4.5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Service -5/5Went there for two friends' birthdays. Ate a lot 😁😁 the food was really nice... and..."

LoveEatLive

"The food here is to die for. If you intend on going here, prepare your wallet- I don't think I've even been here and spent less than $250 for a 2..."

NCC1701

"Had a birthday dinner with 2 friends and Masu did not disappoint. In fact it impressed my guests. The service was attentive but not pushy or stiff...."

TonyF3

"Excellent food. Everything was outstanding but for those prices I would expect nothing less. Sashimi is stunning and the wagyu is melt in..."

Wildpantry

"Popped into Masu very quickly as I was after some Umeshu (Japanese plum wine). Masu definitely impressed as they had more than 5 varieties, not to..."

Ben Ch

"Upon arrival we were wished a happy anniversary which was a nice personal touch. We ordered a set menu which involved dish after dish being brought..."

Sheena

"Wonderful dining experience at MASU tonight, we had 2 sake to share as start and three small dishes, deep fried chicken, crispy squid and edamame;..."

Vicki Guo

"I love the open design of this place especially the open kitchen. The service was excellent and attentive. I started off with a sour cocktail..."

Miss Kiki

"5 star service,as expected from a Japanese restaurant.Staff are knowledgable, helpful and very attentive. The restaurant is big and..."

Michal Rebecca

"Nic Watt’s Masu at Sky City Grand has been bestowed with plenty of accolades over the years, including Metro’s Restaurant of the Year 2014, and..."

Zoe Bowker

"Went here for dinner. Great service and delicious fresh Japanese food. Really popular. We sat at the bar and watched the genius' at..."

Rachel P

"Beautiful! The wagyu is delicious and well cooked, the cod (signature dish) is absolutely stunning - perfect balance of sweet and salty flavours! My..."

Elle

"Love this Japanese restaurant! My partner isn't too big on seafood but the kingfish salad was so good we ordered it twice! I'd also recommend getting..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Amazing food! Have variety selections :) tempura must try and the crab leg is so fresh and delicious must try it :) service really good and..."

Jo

"Excellent service and loved the atmosphere where the occasional Japanese phrase could be heard in the kitchen. We sat on the counter by the kitchen,..."

Sue

"Really enjoyed the food and the service there, the food is really well presented and tastes really good especially the beef fillet, highly..."

Haihao Zhang

"We came here as part of a package deal with East Day Spa... So our dinner menu was a set menu... The service was excellent and the food that we had..."

Donna&Shane

"Excellent food and service. Food was outstanding served by polite, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Absolutely nothing I would ask to be done..."

Average Peasent

"Came back here again today with my partner to celebrate our anniversary! My partner is gluten free so we got the set menu that was $88 per person,..."

Judy Chhy

"Came here with a group the other night. Exceptional service! We were a little unsure of the best way to deal with our group orders so our server..."

CJ

"Very nice food and service. I had my birthday there and enjoyed it! We enjoyed the dessert platter there shared by 5 people and still couldn't finish..."

Cathy Chen

"Good atmosphere and good variety of food. Came in a group but food comes out quickService was good and a good collection of japanese food and..."

Hubert Cheng

"The place is definitely one of the best in NZ. Although its supposed to be a fine dining, the place made it less formal which is a good thing. The..."

Michelle

"Service was great, everyone was friendly with big smiles except for the lady at the reception. The presentation for the food was very nice. The..."

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"Amazing, love it, can't fault it. Delicious fresh food, fabulous service. By far the best Japanese (or food in general) I have ever had. It isn't..."

KitKat

"Amazing dinner at Masu! I took my friend here for his birthday and we got the degustation menu at $88 per person. It was sensational! A great variety..."

Sarah

"We were lucky enough to have our work conference and I have been meaning to go back ever since! The décor of this place is beautiful and..."

HJ

"Very interesting place. Beautiful setting and great service. Loved the decor and the ambience. We chose a set menu amd we were definitely not let..."

Anita Zahoor

"Beautiful dishes that just melt in your mouth. A bit expensive but the service and food makes this place a must try! Definitely try the crab sliders...."

Sarah Parke

"I've come to this nice fancy little restaurant next to Skycity a couple of times already since 2014 (at least 4 times) so I have tried a variety of..."

Melissa

"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland by far! It was so fresh, beautifully presented and oh-so-delicious. This place has made me very critical of..."

Sarah

"Exotic Japanese and European mixed style restaurant. It is something that you have to try at least once in you life time. Food are very pricy but..."

LuciferTSN

"Only restaurant I have rated till date as a 5...difficult to flaw out on this... Best food, best service and best ambience.. Value for money and..."

Kiran Kanchan

"This joint has the best Japanese iv ever had! The wagu beef and the sweet fish main are just insane- staff are friendly and not in ur face. Not too..."

Chris Mohen

"we were very lucky to have a table as we didn't make reservation. super yummy food and great drink menus. didn't have time to try their dessert menu..."

Chloe Yan Chen

"Not traditional Japanese, but the food is still delicious! Went here last Friday. Loved the decor and the atmosphere. Dresscode - smart..."

Don Shrimpton

"Was very very impressed with Masu!! The food was delicious, looked and tasted great.The ambience is great. And flavours -spot..."

Dee Smith

"The food here is amazing! Totally worth going - reasonably priced too! Cost is $95 for 3 of us not including any drinks. Fabulous gluten free menu..."

Katie-Rose Comiskey

"We came to Masu at 6.30pm to find a full restaurant (no surprises there judging from what we have heard about the place). It was a Friday so they had..."

Khoa Le

"First time at Masu I wasn't too sure what to expect but by looking at reviews I was really excited for an awesome dining experience. With such a..."

Rebecca Stringfellow

"Stunning food. Perfect getaway in winter and would be great if they had more of an outdoor area in summer. The tempura flounder is a must! You must..."

Emma

"Went here as a group of 11 and were looked after amazingly well. The food is on point and the cocktail selection for the ladies or lads is also..."

Sam Jones

"Been here a couple of times now, and although it's not your traditional Japanese food, the chefs certainly provides a nice twist on usual dishes...."

Calvin

"Ohhhh my goodness the brunch is amazing! Such good value considering the quality of the food, service and the fact that I could eat as much sashimi..."

Kate W

"This was not the first time we had our dinner here. The food served was not authentic I would say they were more towards fusion style. I loved the..."

Cindy Ong

"As you would expect. Good food, good service, and good ambience. Will come back again. Of note were the attentive staff who were helpful and..."

Auckland Eats

"Came her for dinner on my birthday 2 weeks ago and had previously came for graduation dinner in May 2014. The staff have always been very..."

Jemimah

"Very nice food. Love the black cod dish. They got a DJ in house on friday night. The service was very nice. Friendly staff and efficient..."

Zoe Huang

"I was treated to dinner at Masu for my birthday. Everyone had raved about Masu and I really wanted to try it. It has a lovely ambiance and a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Outstanding!!! Among the best Japanese restaurants I've dined in.. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all exceptional... I'll be back next..."

Damo

"Food & atmosphere lovely but just reminded me how lucky we are in Auckland with great quality Japanese at good prices so just felt overpriced. Good..."

Jane Bennett

"Masu is a brilliant creation from Nic Watt; a classy restaurant that has true Japanese fare - you can even hear the work of the chefs from their open..."

Gentlepig

"The food here is unbelievably good! The soft shelled crab was so crispy, so were the tempura. The chicken skewers and lamb cutlers were amazing. And..."

Tash

"I've been to Masu twice recently and have been impressed on both occasions. The food is an amazing modern twist on traditional Japanese (with..."

Katie Stubbs

"Outstanding! Just got in on shared table without booking on a Friday night! In a hurry to make a show an food was surprisingly speedy!! We..."

Paris

"Went to Masu with my wife to celebrate our Wedding anniversary. It was a faultless evening! The food was amazing as we sampled from throughout the..."

Brian

"I have been to Masu several times and tonight did not disappoint! We had the chief's selection of 8 sashimi, pickles for two and black cod amongst..."

Lukas

"Ambience - comes across as very authenticFood - this is where MASU really shines. Beautifully presented and very different to what I'm used to for..."

Robert Fazekas

"reasonable price…derserts are awsome. High quality food. Especially the sashimi, very good fish. Even their wasabi is different from other japanese..."

申小迪

"Located in the Heart of Auckland CBD This Japanese Restaurant has a Broad range of different style and Unique food presentation Great customer..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Masu is amazing. Every dish is a flavour explosion. Highlights include the Eye filet with chili, Tiger prawns, and if course the tuna! Plus a sour..."

Michael Sorensen

"Great experience. On holiday in Auckland and we know they do Japanese cuisine well in that city. Ended up in Masu by chance and were grateful fate..."

The Toothpick

"My partner and I decided to enjoy the friday night by treating ourselves to one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I have always been intrigued of..."

Nikka Aurea Borja

"Well we went back and we were not disappointed this time. Maybe because we knew what dishes to avoidIt was delicious and we were stuffed by the..."

The Incredible Edible

"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary earlier tonight. We went for the $120 per person set menu with wine/sake match. The highlights were the..."

Austin

"Absolutely delicious. I came here because everyone was raving about it. When I first walked in there was an instantly chic ambiance, very..."

Mariamjafer

"A total culinary delight from start to finish. The masu tokusen with matching wine is a must have for all great foodies out there.The..."

Shamal Kumar

"Very nice place, presentation and quality of food was a job well done. Recommended to everyone who loves there sushi and dessert was definitely..."

Talon McCarthy

"Was an amazing meal and very professional staff, recommended to everyone to dine there. Also great atmosphere and decor...."

Andrew Littlejohn

"Been here twice! Loved the fatty tuna, soft shell crab, their dessert platter, tofu, sushi, selection of alcohol, including sake. The decor and..."

Bettina Tran

"Loved this restaurant!! Good friendly waitresses & a nice helpful manager. The decor was really beautiful and felt like the perfect way to enjoy such..."

Celeste

"Great ambiance, great customer service, great food presentation, a great range of food and the food tasted great as well.We had in..."

Audric Kam

"Went to Masu for xmas lunch with 9 people who all loved the food. The place can get loud when full, and the menu is pricey but worth a try. ..."

Charlee Brown

"I was expecting a lot when I went here. While the food was good I didn't think it lived up to its reputation. Worth another go but I think Depot is..."

Angela Trigg

"Overall we thought our tasting menu was amazing. We're no all that into seafood but have to say that we enjoyed everything immensely especially the..."

B D H

"Absolutely stunning evening of great, high quality food and a warm atmosphere. Food and staff presented to a very high standard and at an affordable..."

Daniel Taylor

"I must say straight off that I enjoyed the overall experience dining at Masu. The dining room is great, the service excellent and the food very..."

Gus

"The best japenese in Auckland by far, love how you can sit around the kitchen and watch them cook, or if you sit near the bar you can see them..."

Cole Saunders

"I'd been recommended Masu by several friends, so on a very rare child free night out, we were excited to experience the hype.The service..."

Celeste Bowden

"It was just an amazing night to have dinner in Masu. The waiters and waitresses were always ready to help and the environment was just beyond..."

Shirley Yu

"I came to Masu with a group of ladies for a Tuesday dinner during Auckland Restaurant Month. I was super excited to dine at Masu with all it’s..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Masu was an amazing experience. Was at a work function so I got to try a variety of dishes that I normally wouldn't pick. Service was great and..."

Daz

"The staff; 10/10 from the time I made the booking until the moment we left - Absolutely outstanding. They went above and beyond making our evening..."

Nicola Bensley

"High-end dining indeed. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for an experience in Masu. But having said that, you do get what you pay for in..."

Adeline

"Loved everything about Masu! We tried it out after a friend's recommendation. The service was great - our waitress was extremely helpful and the food..."

Mai

"MASU was amazing!!! Excellent service and the food was incredible! It is on the pricey side but defiantly worth it as the food is amazing!! I would..."

Lilly S

"We went for a birthday dinner a few weeks back,Food was top notch =) staff were friendly, everything melted in your mouth and we actually..."

Chloe-Mae Repia

"The best in Auckland! I went with three foodies and they all agreed. We rated it and three of us gave it a 10 and one gave it a 9.5 because..."

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Russell Hooper

"Fabulous experience! We wanted to try a new dining experience and the nice mix of casual but high end was great. Buzzing city location, good decor..."

Anil S

"Masu Restaurant, Sky City, AucklandMy husband and I are addicted to Japanese food and went to Masu for a special occasion after watching..."

Rachael Thompson

"OMG is all I can start to say.... We went to Masu with friends, what we experienced was simply stunning. This restaurant has truly brought..."

Monique

"Our experience couldn't be further from the previous reviewer. This is a class act. If we had the Michellin rating here it would get at least two..."

Mark Vella

"Amazing display of fusion at its finest. Japanese flavors with an artistic flare on every plate. Wonderful service and definitely worth the money..."

Onnie Wongchanon

"This place has won so many restaurant awards this year alone it’s ridiculous! I was lucky enough to try Masu for a work lunch-do, otherwise I..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Masu, part of the SkyCity complex, needs no introduction after being named the 2014 Metro Restaurant of the Year Supreme Winner. We decided to come..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Feel like something fancy?Masu Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar has been receiving a load of buzz lately. It’s taken out a load of..."

Jenna Wee

"After tasting Masu's Salmon Tataki at Big Day Out's Chow Town, something changed. I now liked salmon. So in no time at all I found myself dining..."

Madicattt

"Housed beside the lobby of Skycity's Grand Hotel, Masu, a contemporary Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar, is the latest creation of Nic Watts, who..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"We had dinner at Masu and thought it was a wonderful Japanese restaurant we’d be visiting again! The ambience is great, with high, lofty ceilings..."

Yummy Auckland

"Quality of the food was just superb. Among the best Japanese food ive eaten in..."

David

"Went there for diner a while ago and it was the best dining experience I had in Auckland. The sashimi is a 'must try', no matter you chose one type..."

StayAwhileandEaT

"A very nice place. We made reservation two weeks before the trip and it is definitely an amazing experience with MASU. The food was fabulous..."

Irena Hu

"This is by far, one of the best and authentic Japanese restaurants, that I have ever been to. Servings is generous. Everything here was tasty and..."

P Sha

"I was back for the third time to celebrate my birthday at this wonderful Japanese restaurant. Three of us had the Tokusan tasting menu and every dish..."

Susan Templer

"Loved it loved it loved it! Celebrated hubbys 50th with our adult children. Opted for the set menu Shomi $99pp and well worth it. Loved every dish...."

Pearl Parsons

"Have to try the Masu Natsu Tokusen Menu as it provides an excellent variety of food for someone who is indecisive like me lol. One of the best meals..."

Thomas Safran

"We ordered everything separately, my first time trying Wagyu beef and it was amazing. Everything was perfect and amazing, highly recommend Masu, must..."

Sokly Sim

"We ordered the set menu. You will not be disappointed with it. Each dish was delicious offering a different taste explosion. We also ordered a..."

TPK B

"Quality of food was great of course. Went in on a Saturday and booked 2 weeks ahead for 7pm. We were told items were out as we tried to order them,..."

TK

"This restaurant has been the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. We got a wide selection of small dishes ranging from sushi rolls, tempura..."

Bray W

Cassia @ Skycity

91/100 (2499 ratings)

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"Tried Cassia at Home, ordered Caramelised Duck leg and Wagyu Beef Croquettes. The duck dish was delicious, perfectly cooked and juicy, mixed with the..."

Sean Soriano

"Good food that wasn't trying too hard. We had the business lunch and it was so filling for $45! Pan puri was delish - I could've ate 5..."

Katie Delaveau

"Sooooooo yummy!!! Everything was perfect. Cannot fault. I truly loved everything about this meal. We got the journey through India set menu and it..."

Sophie

"Lovey snacks. Lamb chops were really yum. Pork belly was bland on its own , but the curry it was placed on added the flavour. The lamb kebab was a..."

Hungry D

"A simple 10/10. Flawless food. Amiable staff. Amazing ambiance. The best fish tikka I have ever had...."

Lovdeepsngh

"Absolutely loved the lamb kulcha and the eggplant dish. Great ambiance and wait staff are extremely..."

Zee

"Cassia has changed my mind on fine dining. The potions were so generous for a fine dining restaurant, the staff was so kind and helpful on..."

Pearl Handa

"I had stopped leaving Zomato reviews but cassia is so good I really had to come back. Ladies and gentlemen this place is worth every penny. If you..."

Bella Qian

"Great atmosphere, wait staff very very attentive and offered excellent breakdown and suggestions on what to try. We were so happy with our whole..."

Jake Iles

"Delicious food. Will definitely be returning to try the other options on the menu. Top dishes were the tandoori fish and beef rib. The chocolate..."

Tiffany Cooper

"loved the food, staff were good and helpful. Food took a while to come out, but well worth the wait. once the food came out, it came out steadily and..."

Hemi James Ngatai

"I enjoyed the mouth-watering crabs and pani..."

Ashraf Hassan

"Went there for the first time and expected a lot ffromit .It delivered excellent tasty food , things I have not tried before and did it with..."

Richard J

"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. Lovely staff, great food with an amazing ambience. Definitely a go to place for..."

Jyoti Singh

"CASSIA’s take on Indian fusion cuisine is phenomenal, I couldn’t forget about their amazing lambchops after I first tried them two years..."

Pandadrools

"We had the tasting menu which was a great experience trying different foods and we left with very full..."

Lucy Preston

"Went for a birthday meal. Good service, our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really ambient setting. They have some Excellent food. Get..."

Mia Hendrix

"A discreet little restaurant located on Fort Street. Excellent ambience and a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The lamb chop was..."

Lucy

"This is by far my favourite Indian fine dining restaurant, second time coming here and still just as good. The lamb chops and coriander cream were a..."

LV.N

"Been on the bucket list for a while. First impressions, the place was beautiful. It smelled good, the staff were welcoming and friendly.We were..."

Chan Can Eat

"My ‘go to restaurant’ for special occasions as quality comes at a price. The shared surprise and enjoyment of the dishes by friends and family..."

Gold Card

"Beautiful place, loved the hanging lights. Great ambience. We shared 5 curries between 7 and it was a great amount, staff were helpful with judging..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"A truly unique dining experience. A winner of Metro’s restaurant of the year, Cassia is well-known amongst Aucklanders. Owned by celebrity chefs..."

Medium_Rare

"That Modern Indian Dining 🇮🇳✔️ We ticked Cassia off my list to celebrate my birthday, and it was such an awesome experience. Cassia is..."

Rita Ge

"Went here for our 3 year anniversary and it was brilliant! So delicious and a real dining experience - we were eating for 2.5 hours with the tasting..."

Aurora Ansin

"Sidart & Cassia - Aucklands best restaurants! Cassia - cool industrial vibe, bold flavors, exceptional service and the gin menu.... Try the..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"Absolutely love this place! Loved the fusion touch but also they kept the authenticity. Staff are very well trained and cannot wait to come back..."

FoodiesTable

"I've had plenty of indian food in my life but nothing like this. If you want to try something youve never had before, get yourself here! Everything..."

Amindha Fernando

"Wow what a restaurant.We decided to pop in to Cassia for dinner and boy are we glad we did. This is not curry as you know it - it is a..."

Austin

"So glad to finally get the chance to dine here after seeing that Gordon Ramsay ate here too. BIG fan of Sid Sahrawat. Service was great , food..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Came here for anniversary dinner, had a lovely time. Incredible food, nice wine and great service. Highlight for me was the lamb chops and dessert,..."

Sophia Hua

"This cound be the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't normally eat Indian cuisine, but these are really yum. Food presentation is 5/5,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Food is delicious, great presentation but small portion. Cocktail was average. Friendly staff and cool deco, love the light bulbs hanging from the..."

💓 K

"Managed to get a booking in this place after 3 weeks of waiting! Well worth the wait for sure! The place is very cosy and reminded me of Melbourne...."

Nathalie

"Usually not a fan of Indian food not made by myself or my Mum but this is next level. Takes the wonderful flavours of Indian food and marries them..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food is amazingly presented and full of flavour. My favourite is the lamb seekh kebab and the chicken dish..If you love Indian flavours this is a..."

PK

"Down a set of stairs on the infamous fort lane lies cassia. Indian is my favourite cuisine so i had to try this place out. Awesome little venue that..."

Flippynz

"Grew up with Indian food but didn't think it could be done in such an interesting way. Great use of ingredients, very fresh and interesting food...."

Rao

"Amazing experience. They were very busy but the food came out fast and service was on point. My faves were the sashimi tuna and the beef short rib so..."

Raman Singh

"I have been waiting to go to this place for a long time! Finally made it for my Birthday Dinner this year. I had great expectations and briefly I was..."

Tania Mannotra

"We had a lovely lunch at Cassia. Our waitress was very friendly and explained how the set menus and portion sizes worked since it was our first time...."

Mary Hartley

"Have eaten here numerous times in different formations from large work groups, through to groups of friends and my husband. Every time without fail..."

Kathryn Speed

"We tried their pork, lamb, chicken and paneer mains.Everything was really good but the pork has got to be the best dish on the menu.It..."

Dhruv Dhir

"I saw this place while I was moving around with auckland walking tour! I saw couple of people come out from an underground restaurant and this..."

Neethi Ratawa

"The ambiance of the restaurant is good. Someone takes your jacket and the staff are friendly. The menu is limited but the food items are interesting...."

JC

"The restaurant that made me feel like I was sitting in a Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules set. The restaurant is hidden away in fort street..."

Niki Niki

"Like everyone, we also had an amazing experience here. Fusion take on Indian cuisine and is super delicious. Hard to get a booking so need to book in..."

S & F And Baby

"A good start to great holiday at Cassia. We came here to visit my aunt and on our first evening they got us to this amazingly..."

Pooja Kalyanpur

"Absolutely amazing vegetarian food. Staff is super knowledgeable, and helpful. Great recommendations. My favourites are paneer dishes and These guys..."

Indidev

"A very modern and indian cuisine . It was a beautiful place with tasty indian flavoures. Friendly and polite staff especially tom. Good service ...."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"A very modern Indian cuisine with zest of kiwi touch to eat. Really tasty food with classy presentation. Really enjoyed every bite. A very polite and..."

Dev Samra

"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Make sure to book a table for they are always busy. Server was really..."

Karl Evangelista

"Just got back from dining at Cassia tonight. Definitely worth the hype! We had to book a week and a half in advance because only random dinner hour..."

Riddhi

"Beautiful restaurant. Great services and food! Definitely recommend and would love to visit again! The dishes are for sharing, so it’s a perfect..."

Yolanda He

"Staff were polite. Ambience was nice. Food were amazing. Having the pani puri was a great experience. It was like an explosion of flavours in my..."

Irene Calangian

"Some close friends of mine bought me an e-voucher here and having won so many accolades in the Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year Awards, so we..."

Jeffie

"Came here for dinner, had to book one and a half weeks in advance. The only days that were available earlier were times like 5pm or 9:30pm...."

Dxlche

"Better the second time around. We had a large group so were lucky to escape the slightly louder restaurant area for the private dinning area. The..."

Niamh Slattery

"Please excuse the photos. I was shaking in excitement and did not want to waste time settling the brightness or focus! Down a dingy..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"At one point my lunch companion put her head down and stopped speaking or eating. After a few moments I asked if she was alright. She looked up and..."

Karen Betsubara

"Good food, didn’t blow my socks off but definitely makes you want to return back to have more. Subtle yet consistent flavours fill your palate and..."

Vegan Wanderer

"Cassia offers an underground, chic atmosphere with modern fusion Indian cuisine that is creatively presented. The lamb curry and eggplant dish were..."

Matadors

"Came here with friends and ordered the degustation which we found very reasonably priced for the amount of food we received - IIRC it was around..."

Niamh Mulholland

"Winning Auckland's Restaurant Of The Year 2 years in a row (2016, 2017) can do a lot to one's expectations. I've never dined at a Michelin stared..."

Kieran

Anna

"this place is absolutely divine! The restaurant set up is modern, the staff are super friendly with great table service....then theirs the food OMG...."

Sheena Singh

"Loved the experience here so much that we came back to dine at this place twice in a span of 2 weeks. Hands down, the best Indian fusion food in..."

JKG

"Absolutely stunning!!! The service and the food was amazing 😍 Was such an enjoyable and pleasant experience would highly recommend to those who..."

ليلىٰ 💛

"Expected much of this place. Have seen the amazing reviews of his other restaurant Sidart.The food was original and well prepared. The service..."

Mike Mapperson

"We went to Cassia to celebrate my mum's birthday last night. As the top restaurant in Auckland, Cassia was definitely hard to book (I booked 3 weeks..."

Annie Ren

"Our firm had its Christmas Dinner here last Friday night21 people in a private room at the backSo allowing for that it was..."

Glenn Town

"What is "Modern Indian"? How do you make Indian food modern? Well come here and find out! What a fantastic dining experience. The staff were..."

Mark Paintin

"I was very excited to dine at Cassia for restaurant month! I had been meaning to dine here and restaurant month in August was a good time to try..."

Miss Kiki

"Modern Indian, amazing blend of spices. Mouth watering, made me think about the food for days after. Chef was able to cater for my dietary..."

Dini

"Went here with my husband on a date night. Have been trying to get a booking here for a long time. Was worth the wait. The look was totally..."

Sassy Gal

"What a beautiful, modern, absolutely delicious restaurant! I visited with a group of friends and we all left very happy (not just from the wine). A..."

J.T547

"OMG what an amazing experience! Food was delicious, perfectly balanced flavours really enjoyed my visit. Service was friendly and quick,..."

Preet Singh

"Perfect place for a Special day! You will surely not be disappointed. I am quite a foodie and love trying different cuisines and Cassia was up there..."

Reon Mendes

"Given all the buzz surrounding Cassia and how hard it is to get a booking, my expectations coming in were very high and Cassia had every opportunity..."

Orient Express

"For a restaurant that has only opened for the last two years, Cassia has certainly helped redefine the image of Indian food in Auckland from being..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Very good restaurant, but not convinced that it's worthy of the metro top award two years running. The food was beautifully presented and..."

Petra

"A confusing experience:BAD: I had been wanting to come here for a long time and my partner made a surprise dinner booking for my birthday. She..."

D G

"Amaaazzzingggg place!!! My partners friend is a chef here and after seeing the rating at this place. I really wanted to taste it. Hands down the best..."

Natasha Kumar

"Extraordinary Indian fusion, great food and friendly honest staff~~ 4 of us decided to do la carte rather than going easy with the tasting menu, cos..."

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"Unique yet delicious! Love the decor of the restaurant and the food was great! Unfortunately only got pictures of dessert! Would definitely..."

Maiya Richmond

"Being Indian my one rule of thumb is to not eat Indian food while dining out. Hence I was both hesitant and skeptical about eating at Cassia. But I'm..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Great place ..great food ..amazing service.Over all experience at this place was just fantastic. To start with Pani puri - was a bit..."

Chirag Tailor

"Great ambience hidden jewel in Auckland city. Best indian food I have had in New Zealand. Will most definately be back to sample some more..."

Gary Bloxham

"I must say upon arrival Cassia was certainly not what I was expecting. You step down from the dark streets into a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with..."

Kelsie Smith

"My partner took me to this place for dinner a few days back. As you enter you're greeted by a friendly bunch of staff who escort you to your table....."

Sana Siddiqui

"Had dinner here and tried the bhel puri, tandoori fish, parathas for starters and the prawn, chicken and one other dish for mains to share among 5 of..."

SDeans

"Late review but i wanted to thank for the great food and great service we received at Cassia. Ambience, food and service.. All great. Thank You..."

R S

"Beautiful setting and location near bars, The only downfall was that the venue was very hard at the time to get a booking. Amazing food made up for..."

Claire Williams

"Been wanting to come here for ages and I couldn't be more impressed! The decor was modernly beautiful. Ordered: chicken tikka roll, beef short rib,..."

Try_something_new

"Sensational restaurant. Completely and utterly lives up to the hype! Fans of butter chicken ("the blander, the better") might want to give it a miss..."

P

"Other than one of the waitresses taking my drink away even though i hadn't finished it, i quite this place. Could do with more ventiation or aircon..."

Manoj Patel

"Seriously the amazing food and the best customer service.Amazing decor. Priced well for what you get. Will definitely visit this place again and..."

YumYum

"Absolutely superb in every way. Food awesome. Wait staff--amazing. The food was completely surprising in the best way possible. Traditional Indian..."

Tim Shorter

"One of our favourites in Auckland especially to take visitors to. Great ambience and very helpful, friendly staff. The food is perfect each and every..."

Mark

"We had heard good things so went for dinner. Had to book in advance as it's always busy! Cassia should definitely be on your list to visit if you..."

Kirsty M

"Modern menu - not your usual Indian dine out place. Felt pretty healthy as I ate. The interior decor is pretty good helped to create a nice relaxed..."

P L

"I have Always wanted to go there and eventually made it. I have to say I overall liked the food however the room was so so so noisy. I guess there's..."

LuciferTSN

"Great presentation. Love the starters they were pretty good. Mains were Indian carries which were unfortunately not authentic enough to..."

Chico

"After hearing so many things about Cassia, we managed to book a table and go for a nice Saturday night dinner here.The online booking..."

Aabhas Dole

"If you like Indian as much as me then you need to try Cassia! Indian Fusion with a deconstructed mind boggling twist! One of the coolest little..."

Alwayseating

"You only need one reason to book a table at Cassia, and that reason is Sid Sahrawat. Cuisine NZ’s Chef of the Year 2016 and the man behind one of..."

Zoe Bowker

"Cassia is ah-mazing.We have heard so many good things about Cassia so we had to give it a try on a special occasion.The place is..."

Cindy Wu

"Went hear for a birthday dinner. The restaurant is hidden on Fort lane and you might miss it easily.NOTE - I am being critical here as this was..."

Parik Andhare

"Came here for my partner's 21st and though I expected it to be good, it was great. The service was fantastic, our glasses were always full of water..."

Natalie Dolan

"High end Indian fusion food. every dish was so good with balance od flavours and textures. Complex and exciting goodness. large portions that so..."

Poppingcandy

"This restaurant, seriously had the best customer service I ever had and the food is amazing too. It was a friendly welcome and the waitress suggested..."

Harvey Chiang

"Fantastic food, and a really great space for such great modern Indian. The hapuka, the tuna and the lamb were amazing and must haves. They get the..."

James

"Ah, where to begin! Not quite what we expected and we were pleasantly surprised! We went for the degustation menu with wine pairing. Each course was..."

R-Dee Roche

"Had the business lunch here, staff here are friendly, food is is absolutely amazing, decor and atmosphere works for the restaurant. Will definitely..."

Ryan Wong

"Surprising Indian food with high quality ingredients. One thing that I liked a lot about Cassia is that the dishes are for sharing, so you..."

Diogo Reck

"Nice service and very chilled out atmosphere. Had the business lunch and the food was quick out of the kitchen. The starters of Pani Puri and Soft..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"I absolutely loved the underground feel of the venue. The atmospheres was lively and great for us as we had a group of 8 and didn't feel concious..."

MegaW

"Now this place has rave reviews. And why not? I'm pretty sure it was voted the best restaurant in Auckland last year. We came here on a saturday..."

Josh Law

"I heard good reviews about this restaurant so my husband and I decided to have dinner there on a Thursday. We didn't book for a reservation but we're..."

Patriz De Leon

"Tried 5 course tasting dinner menu for $ 80.00 there. All raw food materials were very fresh. My best favorite dish was the Pork Belly Vindaloo, a..."

Michelle Hwang

"We finally came here... Had to! We started with 6 starters/entrees... The tikka rolls were delicious as was the soft shell crab, lamb chops..."

Donna&Shane

"Amazing experience! Great food, quick and smooth service.. Can't wait to come back and try again!Could not decide on a favourite dish......"

Jaffa

"I had the 5 course taster. My favourites from this menu were:1) Roasted carrots, cashew cream 2) Lamb rump, spiced eggplant3) Scampi..."

Adrianna

"We went to dinner as a four last night. It was a busy night and I was interested to see if Cassia could live up to the hype. The dining room is..."

Gus

"This was probably the most enjoyable dining experience I've ever had. The atmosphere and decoration was so nice, everything from the lights on the..."

Roni Ramone

"My wife said "OMG it's like the 3-star Michelin restaurant in the 100 Foot Journey movie has materialized in real life" and that succinctly summed..."

ZoomZoomZoom

"This guys are the best in town. Great service and menu. Let them order for me every time and never disappointed. Priced well for what you get! ..."

Alex Bunnett

"Usually with these type of modern/fusion/reinvented eateries you get an awkward 50/50 mix of authenticity and "kiwi-taste-accommodating-flavours"...."

Lucia Zhang

"I am a big fan of fusion food. Done well it is a perfectculinary marriage of two different cuisines. Cassia certainly delivered andwent..."

SP

"It's pretty simple. I've been here multiple times. I have not been able to find fault with anything at this place on any of the times I've been here...."

Nick

"All I can say is that this restaurant is the total package. Exciting fusion flavours, visual artistry and excellent service. A must do for the..."

Anushree Sen Gupta

"Possibly the best Indian i have ever eaten. Unique, big bold flavours that are in your face and all in a dark underground restaurant with am..."

Rachel P

"I had been told about Cassia from a number of people, all good things of course, so I had to give it a go. Cassia is fine dining Indian..."

Jaya Soma

"The best Indian fusion food I have had and some very interesting concoctions of cocktails...superior service and ambienece makes this a place for..."

Anitha Narayan

"You cannot describe dining here as just lunch or dinner, it's a dining experience. Everything from, starters to main course to dessert was..."

Zoheb Gafoor

"We'd been waiting to try out Cassia for a while now so we decided to check it out last week. Down an alleyway off Fort Street, we weren't too sure..."

Zamily

"Cassia is simply the love of my life. Ok, so the place may look pretentious for Indian food, but I assure you the service is top notch and the food..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"We went to the place on a Thursday night and it was packed. The place is hidden in a quiet lane and we knew it's going to be a nice evening as soon..."

Christian

"We were excited to have a crack at this place for some time now and the food turned out to be above expectations. By far the best Indian restaurant..."

Kaushikc_32

"Never expect this restaurant is located on a narrow side road.When you drive through Fort Lane make sure you drive slowly to be able to catch..."

Cindy Ong

"What a great little find. I had originally stumbled across this place while passing through Fort Lane and decided to try it out for my girlfriends..."

Dominic

"After being on my Wishlist for a while I finally came to Cassia to celebrate my birthday. I liked it instantly when we walked in. The interior was..."

Laura Hunt

"This is not a restaurant, this is an experience. Service was amazing followed by amazing food. Had an amazing night. I recommend you to visit this..."

Manjot Singh

"Perfect evening at Cassia last week. The food was phenomenal but it was the service that really made it for me. I had both a lovey wine and starter..."

Rona Dalgleish

"I had the beautifully plated chicken tandoori with naan bread. Spicy and strong flavours of different spices. Chicken very tender. It's authentic but..."

Travels4Food

"By far the best Indian food we had in Auckland. Dishes are well balanced spicy lamb seekh kebabs(very spicy) really tasty, beef short rib flavours..."

Himanshu Shaun Tyagi

"First time encountering Indian fusion. Would loved to have tried more dishes but they are very filling; I guess there is always next..."

Rachel

"Wow!. Easily the best Indian food I've had in Australia and NZ. Similar in quality to what you might get in best UK places.Definitely..."

Gash

"frankly, the gin-based drinks are what we have been talking about in regards to this place. very good, refreshing and new. It has long tables to..."

Selin

"Came to try this restaurant for a friend's 22nd birthday and tried their $55 for 5 courses + dessert deal that ended at the end of August. It..."

Melissa

"Cassia is a special spot, recently had a truly wonderful evening here. Unique in all the right ways, Cassia serves a strong personality of dining..."

Lara Custance

"Everything about Cassia is perfect. I went for the Auckland restaurant month set menu. 5 courses for $55. Every dish in the set menu was delicious..."

Anna Bentley

"Now, first things first, this isn't your typical Indian restaurant. I've eaten some great Indian food in England (Birmingham especially) and India,..."

Paul Martell-Mead

"Had a banquet lunch with our clients and we all loved it. Great place for trying new foods and all dishes were presented beautifully. Cocktail master..."

Sammy

"Went to try the Restaurant Month Menu and found myself and my partner In for a great treat. A great experience from drinks, entrées, mains and..."

Nickgill88

"Everything Sid Sahrawat touches, turns to gold. I told him this last night, and he exploded in laughter and shook my hand over some pleasantries. I..."

Gentlepig

"We went to cassia for our wedding anniversary. Had to book on a thursday night...they were really busy and full. But all the staff was very..."

Aucklanders

"Really nice food and very good customer service...especially...Panipuri and Vege brioche.....ummmmm....its really indian style spicy food..who ever..."

Sandip Patel

"This year for Dad’s 55th birthday, myfamily decided to give Cassia a go. I had heard great reviews about Cassia fromother friends and..."

Krishna Chandratre

"As an Englishman living in NZ now for 5 years (another example of the overseas souvenir), I've found the paucity of good Indian restaurants worrying...."

Don Allerston

"I was excited when I heard that Sid Sahrawat was opening a new restaurant – Cassia. Indian is a personal favourite of mine but there aren’t many..."

Jess Pendergrast

"My partner took me to Cassia for date night. So glad, he had booked a table as it was jam packed on Friday at 8.30pm. We arrived early and had a seat..."

Mezza

"Why Come here??Inspiring lunch is always the bomb.. front of the house here are very attentive and cool they are not too formal, its makes..."

F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO

"I went to Cassia and had the $39 business lunch. In short, it was amazing! Each dish had perfectly balanced flavours and a nice hit of spice -..."

KitKat

"My reservation when heading out for an Indian meal, is always the fear of being overwhelmed by curry sauce and poor cuts of meat. Cassia's..."

Minily

"Simply amazing! I love the bengali/ East Indian inspirations in some of the dishes, but I love the creativity, flair and innovation even more. Helps..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Wow, this place rocks. Tables were busy so we sat at the bar for a drink, and ended up dining there (not because we had to, but because it was a..."

Keryn P.

"Indian food is a personal favourite of mine, though many traditional Indian restaurants don't really branch and and mainly stick to classic dishes...."

Mariamjafer

"Was there last night....what an amazing restaurant...from the start to finish the whole dinner was wow....We were greeted in the restaurant..."

Jayne Mcewen

"Wow just wow... Feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I wish I could eat like this everyday! The flavours in everything are so balanced with the..."

Cazza Holland

"Great to see semi formal food presentation served in such a way as to be conducive to sharing. Elegantly prepared dishes with carefully considered..."

Cam Thurlow

"Taking up the spot of Mandarin Dumplings, Cassia can be found on Fort Lane. We arrived early on a Thursday night without a booking and we were seated..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Usually when a new Indian eatery opens in the neighbourhood, there isn’t so much attention drawn to it. But when you hear it’s Sid Sahrawat of..."

UltimateOmNoms

"I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had the opportunity to find my way there over the weekend. The restaurant..."

Linny

"In a city crammed full of competition, it's hard to find that niche, that point of difference - something would see you retain a customer rather than..."

Mr Wu

"My friend and I arrived at Cassia at 6.30pm on a Saturday night (without a reservation) and were seated immediately. We left 2 hours later and not..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"We did the journey through India tasting menu and it was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the pani puri, vindaloo carrots and the chicken labrardar..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"We love Cassia so much it’s our fav. This is our 4th time to dine here and they always deliver. The food are outstanding, really complex flavours..."

Nathalie Ong

"Everything A+++++ we indians have experienced all sorts of food outside, from street to 5/7 starts Restaurants. CASSIA is one of the 5/7 stars..."

VickyBijal Randeri

"Cassia at SkyCity offers amazing Indian fusion food and exceptional service. A must-try for food enthusiasts. I will definitely be going..."

Jimmy Chang

"Third time I have been here and first time review. The menu is pretty good and the service is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. The food was all..."

Kelv

"Our time at Cassia was truly the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the minute you step into the beautiful premises on Federal Street, you..."

Felicity Craft

"One of the best restaurants in Auckland, highly recommended. It was the second time I went there, and had the same amazing experience. We ordered the..."

Rachel U

"Food tasted good. Couldn't complain. Service needs some work (some staff need better training, not all). We went for a valentines day set menu ($180)..."

Lokkhi Kobutor

"Wonderful service and served just the right level of spice and spiciness for me at least, a good variety of cocktails and beverages, great music and..."

Gary Wilson

"Such a great experience! Flavours that explode in your mouth and the cocktails were amazing. Great place to go to for a special..."

Shanae F

"Absolutely amazing experience! We had the journey through India vegan set menu and everything was so delicious I was in Heaven. The eggplant and..."

Tessa McGeorge

"What a spectacular gem of high class Indian food with some amazing aesthetics. The food is delicious and amazingly displayed, the ambience is..."

Kane Burnet

"5 stars for the food and service: I have been to their Sidart too, but Cassia has the right amount of Indian spice and element in their food. Green..."

Caidi JIANG

"Easily 5 stars for food. Easily 5 stars for accommodating our party of 3 when we only booked 2. Easily 5 stars for ambiance and super chill vibe...."

Nathan Iglesias

"Great take on Indian food in a fine dining style. The carrot dish they had on offer was truly amazing - to be praising of all things a carrot dish..."

Carl C

"I love this place. They really look after you. Love that it’s halal so bestie can eat here too. We were well looked after. Beautiful meal. Those..."

Kezia Lobo

"Recommendations brought us here, and we were not disappointed. Bookings need to be done weeks in advance for weekend dining, so if you have a special..."

Karen Hitchcock

"For years I had heard so many things about Cassia and never made it. Boy am I glad that changed as the lunch we had there was simply world class. The..."

James Ashwin

"Just wow! I never thought about combining Indian cuisine and fine dining, but now I think completely different. Thank you Cassia team for the..."

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Odettes Eatery

90/100 (3461 ratings)

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"First time to dine here. We ordered the savoury creep with braised beef cheeks. The beef melts in your mouth and the beetroot hummus is sooo good...."

Rea Roxas

"I can never complain when I visit Odettes. The hardest thing is picking what to get.I love their whipped feta! This was an amazing..."

Emma Sharma

"I loved this place. Probably the best breakfast I have ever eaten. The whipped feta was divine. Fresh pressed apple juice was..."

Salya

"Got the meatballs and they were divine. The crepes were so light and fluffy, and the meatballs were juicy! Staffs are always smiling and I love the..."

JXXXN

"I am glad that they do dinner. The food is delicious and very well presented. Love the cocktails. Definitely recommend this place. Perfect place for..."

Yusoff Kamal

"The outside seating area is very well decorated! It was a bit of a walk from central but I loved the vibe of the place and food was also good...."

Renie

"Trendy cafe. I liked the decor and spacious outdoor space, ideal for alfresco dining on a sunny day.My friend and I both chose the Herbed..."

Famished

"A delightful eatery located in the City Works Depot. Spacious seating with an excellent ambience, there are also some outdoor seatings..."

Lucy

"Great service, great food and great hospitality. Did a birthday dinner here and everything was looked after perfectly. Food is great. Do try..."

Ricky Bhat

"I've had dinner at this place and got mostly vegetarian dishes and to my surprise, it was amazing! I have to come back and try the rest but for all..."

Candice Stewart

"Been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also a special dining event. All occasions have been outstanding.The wine price for starters is..."

Chan Can Eat

"Exceptional environment and service. I have heard so much for this place and yes they do deserve everything good that is being said about them...."

BelaIna

"The salmon was good, made me feel like I was not full at all. But the tonic tea I ordered was a little weird I think, I felt stuffed suddenly after I..."

Jackie Fu

"It is really good place ,near the bus station. If u choose to drive here,it is also convenient.the surrounding is awesome. but I think the dishes are..."

Maggie Fu

"I had brunch here after a night of drinking. The location was really nice, the decorations on the inside and outside were both really cute. My bf and..."

Sharon Louie

"Odettes Eatery DAMN SHE IS GOOD GOOD. Came here for the first time with my 2 girlfriends and was super impressed. It was a really nice day so we..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Popped in for brunch with some friends and we were all so impressed with the food & service from here. The staff are so lovely and on to it. To drink..."

Karina

"One of the classic Auckland restaurants, Odettes is where you go for the "business casual" lunch or fancy catch up with foodie friends. Their..."

Jay

"A lovely cafe in city works depot,been here few times and never disappoint me, they serve a really good coffee and not to mention their food is so..."

MCP

"Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Odette’s Eatery is an aesthetic and appetising restaurant for a cute brunch/lunch date...."

Aless

"We ordered Lamb Ribs, Empanada, Confit Duck, and Roast Cauliflower.The lamb ribs were perfectly soft and fell right apart, the empanada had..."

Vivian C

"Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Food is ok. My fav was the lamb ribs closely followed by the chocolate mousse and drunken cherries. The fries..."

Bex Ellis

"This place is really really good, the coffee is the best coffee I've ever had, and the food has soo much flavor I think its definitely worth..."

Quinton Wong

"It was that time of year - Husk, the 2018 Christmas Edition rolled around again with our always endearing “Favourite Things” tradition. More on..."

Husk Creative

"Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Overall: 3.6/5The sourdough toasts were slightly burnt and were quite hard for me to cut with the knife so..."

The Poor Foodie

"Been here for a work lunch. Quick. Good quality meals. I had the passion fruit Eaton mess ! Pretty awesome !! Fried chicken was nice. King fish,..."

Hungry D

"Although busy on a Sunday morning, we were able to wait with coffee at the bar seating before receiving a table shortly after. My regular milk latte..."

Siobhan

"I am a sucker for aesthetically pleasing restaurants. I think we eat not just with our mouths but also with our eyes. Odettes Eatery is very chic and..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"Catch up with bestie over a delish meal here. Big Glory Bay Salmon. Sumac & Capers. Crackling. Grilled King Prawns. Smoked Soy, Chilli & Peanut...."

Petitesweetsnz

"Odettes in a word: thoughtful. From the moment you step into the eatery, you are taken care of. The ambience, seating, menu, service has been..."

Sarah Katherine

"Food with good flavours and nicely presented~ We went there on a Sat for lunch, had to wait for 30min before getting a table, which was the only..."

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"Stopped off at Odettes Eatery for a nice brunch on New Years Day. Bustling inside and lovely food with welcoming staff. The salmon was delicious and..."

Bek Ash

"We ordered the braised short rib and Big Glory Bay salmon for brunch. The braised short rib was on point - tender meat and rich flavour. The savoury..."

David Ting

"Had to come here after hearing the amazing reviews about this place being a must try eatery for brunch. I had got the pork open sandwich and my..."

Mary Hodgson

"At what point do you consider yourself a regular at a place when you don't actually live in that city but you try to frequent it every time you're..."

RaeRae

"Braised lamb for breakfast. This is a well thought out dish and the peppers are an awesome addition. Highly recommend this. The venue is in a..."

Flippynz

"I liked the food here but my friend didn’t enjoy it so much. I had taken him here to try to impress him as he was from Hong Kong. Guess it’s a..."

Angel Wong

"A very good place to have breakfast. There is a wide range of vegetarian options. I would love to try them all. I was quite busy when we went there...."

Ronagrail Totanes

"I went with my bestie and the staff were very friendly! No one was pushy and nothing was too much trouble. My tea was forgotten but once the mistake..."

Liz Scott

"We had a fantastic experience at Odettes Eatery on Saturday morning. We sat outside, the sun was shining and although there was a slight chill in the..."

Munching Maffie

"Really cute decor and ambience in this place. Plates of food were quite small for the price. The salt and pepper chicken was amazing and the tea..."

Chelsea Mcmillan

"A bit of a wait which is expected as they do not do bookings for under 6 people. However they are prompt you can order coffee while you wait and sit..."

Patricia Pillay

"Beautiful atmosphere to dine at with energetic and friendly staff. They experiment with their menus from time to time to adjust/improve their recipes..."

Licheng Sun

"Well presented food and the taste to match. I enjoyed coming here for brunch. One of my partner’s favourite. The photos were from a while ago..."

Darren Big Belly

"Very impressed with the food! Tasty and fresh, lovely flavors,well cooked!Very friendly staff! Easy to park the car as well, can’t be more happy..."

Ji Headington

"Spent the weekend exploring Auckland and found Odettes near where we were staying! Atmosphere inside the place was really nice!! Service was quick..."

Marly Keet

"What a Nice place to have a Breakfast, or Lunch. Or just a mixture in one of their great Brunches! Is quite nice in the decoration and..."

Luis Oliva Barrera

"Came here for Saturday brunch. Service was really good, staff very friendly and good with checking in to see if we needed anything. They also offered..."

Shannon

"I went in after work last week: we ordered the chickpea dumplings and fries to nibble on with our drinks (pinot gris & a happy hour Aperol Spritz..."

G1k

"Amazing amazing food, however it is a little expensive for a student, but sometimes I come out for a treat because they have great food! Every plate..."

Crackerjacker

"Odettes Eatery is presented in a very modern and chic setting, with a modern atmosphere. Menus differ between lunch and dinner. Dishes are full of..."

Matadors

"Fabulous lunch with lamb crepe on hummus and cauliflower salad. Stunning combination highly recommend and service was brilliant. Certainly worth..."

Wendy Pugh

"Beautiful atmosphere, great staff and amazing food! Their eggs are delish and the coffee is always fantastic. If you have a tickle in your throat I..."

Emily Cryer

"Great place for breakfast, with parking right beside the cafe. I prefer the outdoor seating, but indoor is great too with trendy decor. The..."

S B

"One of the most beautiful places to eat in Auckland,The god is amazing and so are the selections of drinks. Staff are friendly and attentive and..."

Lucy

"Had the set menu at $40 per head, which all four at the table had to have. More than enough food for all of us. The chicken was especially delicious!..."

Jenna

"Brunch at Odettes today was great! The coffee here was nice and strong and the food was really good too. Well worth the visit - book if you ah e a..."

Foodandwinefan

"I had really high expectations for this restaurant due to their 4.5 rating. The presentation of the food and set up of the restaurant is stunning...."

Aimee.

"I'll start by mentioning I haven't come across such an awesome menu filled with so much variety and flavour! A few co-workers and I came for dinner..."

Telia Lepa-Bonner

"Bit pretentious, average service and average food. Not really worth the hype. Nice interior though and good parking. Worth trying once, but..."

Petra

"The best brunch I have had in a long time. I had the scramble and everything about it was perfect! A generous amount of haloumi and the flavours..."

Shell

"Slick and modern eatery in the CBD with friendly and professional staff. The food was fresh, healthy and of high quality. Highly recommend, wouldnt..."

Mashee

"Fantastic eatery. Always my go to place for brunch and recently I have discovered how fantastic their dinner menu is. Great sharing dishes, perfect..."

Eatawayallday

"Odettes managed to establish itself as an Auckland institution which is something few places are able to do considering how competitive Auckland..."

Conor McCabe

"Very cool space at CityWorks. Had a simple breakfast there, 3 poached eggs, a side of fresh avocado and toasted sourdough. Everything was nice but..."

Clove

"I had such high expectations. The crab bun was good. The side of celeriac was tasty but the beef short rib was disappointing, way too dry and too..."

Rebecca

"We were never disappointed every time we visited Odettes! Their non-vegetarian dishes are delicious and nicely presented, but I am especially..."

Sharon Kan

"• Good service• Lovely, clean ambience• Pricy $$$• Small food portions• Food presentation is a bit boring• Food..."

Lyvie

"it was a bit pricy consider about their food presentation and service. Very small portion meals. All meals look really good but tasted average...."

Chenlu Shi

"Hands down the best coffee I've ever had, it's rare for me to order more than one coffee, food was amazing as well, had the herbed scramble with..."

Dsfsdf

"Last week, I tried Odettes Eatery's special $40 Restaurant Month menu - a four course banquet shared between four. Click the link to find out..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"My first time having brunch with friends at Odettes today. The atmosphere was lovely and the staffs were very nice. It was a busy place and you would..."

"Heard so many great things online about this place, so of course I had to go try it.The service here is great, and the food comes out really..."

Dxlche

"Always my go to brunch spot! Although this place is pretty pricy, the food certainly does not disappoint. Nearly always go with the 'Odettes..."

Corinahall123

"I'm a brunch connoissuer and I love trying out new cafes all around Auckland every weekend. As such, I don't usually like to go back to places I've..."

Alli Rokke

"I like Odettes Eater very much. Firstly the interior is beautiful, love the contemporary & artistic taste. Also spacious table setting, friendly..."

Chico

"My fav restaurant amongst city works depot for brunch. ( herbed scramble, odettes complete 2 of my fav menus ) Atmosphere, food, coffee and staff are..."

Emily

"Great decor, upbeat & loud atmosphere as you would expect, from everyone catching up on their Sunday brunch date. Food was exceptional, coffee was..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Fantastic breakfast at this Auckland eatery. I went the mushrooms and poached egg, they served up a modern a tasty take on this classic..."

David_K

"Great ambiance, service, and most importantly great food!I highly recommend the Odettes Complete if you go for brunch. It's delicious!..."

Wapatino

"We have eaten many breakfasts here.The coffee is excellent. The barista never fails to make it perfectly.Their dishes are great. Free range..."

The Food Reviewers.

"Amazing service and staff! Great food too. Definitely filling and mouth watering. Would recommend this place to anyone. Have only heard good things..."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"Came here for dinner. Beautifully appointed space. Parts of the restaurant are very dimly lit at night, so if your eyesight isn't the best, be..."

Ms Jones

"Came here for brunch. The food's amazingly delicious and just the right portion. Everything tasted so fresh, too, including the cold pressed juice. I..."

R-Dee Roche

"Brunching at Odettes is such a treat. The food is interesting and delicious, the staff and service are consistently excellent, and the eatery..."

KT

"One of my fave allrounders, nice relaxed vibe for an early morning coffee, relaxed weekend breakfast or evening meal. Always seem well staffed, and..."

Mysticmojito

"It's been a long time coming and the Odette breakfast is to date my favourite big brekkie I've ever had. The quality of the ingredients, crispness of..."

Ryan Wong

"The food here is lovely, I would recommend going with a large group of friends because the menu is more of a "sharing" style, so it is better to..."

S&G Take Auckland

"pricy working day lunch. The sharing plates on the menu are quite small than we expected, kinda like a normal main course for one person. we had tuna..."

Carina Chang

"Menu is on point at Odettes! I have actually only ever been for breakfast and coffee, but it is fabulous! Nothing too fancy and reasonable prices for..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"Whoa, Dear Jervois move over ....It seems every time I venture outside of my comfort zone to experience a new eatery, it upstages my last..."

Kieran

Eat Drink Anon

"Came for breakfast while visiting Auckland, brunch menu isn't extensive but when the food arrives you realise that they do every dish extremely well...."

Treasa

"Fabulous.....the food is refreshingly and unexpectedly different and delicious!! I eat out regularly and have realized I will happily tell you where..."

Mrs Dine Out Alot

"Dined here for breakfast with the fam. The place was pretty packed, but we were seated promptly. Breakfast menu was pretty straight forward (bread,..."

Nathalie

"Probably the best cafe I have ever been to in New Zealand. The fit out is pimp which makes you think as an average Jo you would be made to feel a..."

Chocolate Habibi

"I believe it's true when people say that 'We eat with our eyes first'. Positive first impression of the déco and vibe when I step foot at this Metro..."

Jade Lim

"Was treated for a Sunday brunch here.* Beautiful interior design and atmosphere, lovely indoor and outdoor area* Dishes that both..."

Jihye Kang

"Been here so many times and I've loved it each time. Great atmosphere and service. The drinks are good ( recommend their smoothies) and their fries..."

Bella Qian

"Sunday brunch at Odettes was fantastic. The place was busy but service was fast and friendly. Great food, the crepes in particular were fantastic...."

Josh

"From the outside this place is gorgeous. The décor is really nice with their outdoor seating but also inside very modern and fancy. The presentation..."

Jessica

"Love this restaurant! One of my favourites in Auckland. Plenty of vegetarian options and the service has always been top quality. Looking forward to..."

LAC

"Beautiful space and wonderful, friendly staff that made recommendations and made us feel welcome. An interesting and unique menu that is great for..."

Chika Wyatt

"Odette’s has long been on our list of places to try and this past Monday we had the opportunity to have brunch there. Set in the City Works..."

Hungry Auckland

"It was great to finally eat here for dinner catching up with a large group of friends. We had a few pre-dinner cocktails from their menu - some good..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Had the best service today when I visited, the food was amazing as was the coffee Nothing but the best form this place , eggs were..."

Chanelle Cordalis

"Absolutely tasty food. There were 4 of us and we definitely Viet ordered - but ate it all! Favourites were the pork rolls, haloumi & baked Camembert...."

Louise

"After months of drooling over the menu we finally made it to Odette's for dinner. We turned up a little bit late for a Tuesday night but were..."

Sian

"Went for brunch and the food was to die for - can't wait to go back for dinner! The photo is evidence of this. Chips with curry leaves and honey..."

Alexandra

"One of the best cafes in Auckland for sure. Very good food with very nice plating. This place is always so busy and has good vive. Coffee is..."

Julia Yoo Yee Kim

"Tasty, good coffee - The options I had here were both at about noon so felt good to have a rich and lighter combo on the menu!..."

Debbie Sugrue

"Great food and lovely environment, this is the third time i've been in and i've yet to be let down. The chips with curry leaves are a stand out dish..."

Oliver Hutchinson

"Lovely crepes. Menu selection was good - had its own unique things, not just the generic eggs benedict, French toast etc. Great service, not too long..."

G

"Love this place! The food was absolutely gorgeous, presentation 10/10, ambience 10/10 Service 9/10. The food was delicious, although the breakfast..."

Bronwyn Koh

"One of my favourite breakfast spots in the city, the atmosphere and service is always spot on! I tried something different Spiced pork sausage this..."

Foodathon

"Came here with a friend for brunch. We were absolutely stuffed when we left!I went out of my comfort zone with ordering what I did - there weren't..."

Mel Jacka

"Very busy on Queens Birthday Monday, but good coffee so didn't mind the wait.Unfortunately my daughter's order had peanuts which were not..."

JonDonald

"What a special treat to be taken here for lunch. It was about a month ago and the slight Autumn chill led us to sit inside. The place was humming..."

Irish Eyes

"Heard great stuff about Odettes and it didn't disappoint. Headed in early and we were promptly greeted and seated. BF ordered the lobster tortellini-..."

Mezza

"Totally enjoyed the lunch here. We ordered four dishes for three of us and every dishes tasted so nice. The atmosphere was pleasant and the..."

Shirley Yu

"One of the most unique breakfast menus I've seen so far. Guess what I had at 8.30am and was available? Confit octopus! Initially I was having food..."

ShoRt

"Odettes eatery has delicious consistent food, no doubt about it, but I wish there was larger proportions. Especially if it's made to share. My friend..."

Claudia

"First of all, have to insist that the below dessert dishes were not recommendable. 1. chocolate crepes - the real one was very very different..."

Michelle Hwang

"Odettes never fails to please. One of the best sharing plates eateries in Auckland. The airy light indoor space and gorgeous weather proof outdoor..."

Anh Doe

"Walked 15mins in a raining day to get here, waited 5 mins for a table (been lucky coz the host first advised that we will need to wait around 20mins)..."

Vicki Guo

"Love the ambience at this place. It has become my go-to place for coffee and breakfast. I personally love their breakfast menu, especially the crepe..."

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"Finally got to go there! We went before 10, were seated quickly. We were offered water and we ordered trim flat whites and a cuppa! For food..."

Athena

"Love this place but felt the breakfasts were a bit pricey. Got there at 9am and it was still quite busy. There were a couple of girls serving and..."

Amanda B

"We went to Odettes because people around us has been raving about the place and the photos of food they posted always looked too pretty to eat (even..."

Cindy Wu

"This is a Bistro style restaurant- modern, chic and reasonably priced. I particularly loved the crepes which were light, fluffy and delicious. If I..."

Christian

"Went for the lunch menu and it was fabulous. Great welcome menu explained accurately in comfortable well appointed area. Food arrived in timely..."

Alan

"I love this place, from the elegant store setting to the staff uniform (navy my color 👍🏼) ❤️ The food is so fresh and tasty. I come here..."

Linh 💛

"I've been here a couple of times and each time has ended in good food and a solid experience. The tables and seating is set out so you're not put..."

Ash.

"Stumbled across this place when trying the botanist (downstairs) recently and knew I had to come back to it. The service was alright, I hate to say..."

Monique Porteous

"Came here for lunch with friends. When we first entered we were greeted with a large smile by the lady at the counter who seated us immediately. We..."

Ashlee

"Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. I’d happily take all three (in the same day) at Odettes and still go back for more. The menu is fresh, seasonal and..."

Feastwisely

"Came here with a large group for my birthday lunch on a Sunday. There were some positives and negatives, but mostly positive :)They had..."

Marcella

"After a big morning walk we went to Oddetts as they always put a creative spin on there meal selection.We had a the mushroom donut with..."

Alwayseating

"I do love coming here, recently it seems like the waiters just spout out the rote learned menu description, then seem really frustrated when you ask..."

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"Incredible atmosphere especially on a sunny day. Make sure you try the Avocado Hummus very flavoursome, Coffee is outstanding, and the..."

R G

"Already heard great things about this place before coming here for lunch today - lived up to all my expectations!I only ordered their homemade Apple..."

Emily

"There are some amazing flavours you can taste at Odettes. Went there for some breakfast, after some minutes on the table I thought there..."

Diogo Reck

"Great visit here today, there is a lot of space for parking (pay and display) and the place itself is quite easy to find.The four of us..."

Kathy Xu

"We sat outside and it was really nice & breezy. Great that they have someone stationed outside so you don't have to wait a million years for service...."

Michele

"What a gem! Located in the middle of the city works depot, Odette is a must try for lunch or dinner!The restaurant has great ambiance and..."

HJ

"The food is fantastic. Delicious and beautifully served. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommended for any occasion. Our favorite place in..."

Igor Anany

"Had a lovely time at Odettes this morning. The setting is great, like a little oasis in the city. Heaps of outdoor seating which is great in summer..."

B D H

"A asked for recommendations on cool places to eat in Auckland CBD near her accommodation for the weekend, and I knew exactly where I'd point her..."

Vivi S

"After reading such great reviews finally paid a visitWith the option of beautiful indoor or outdoor seating we were greeted straight..."

Thegreeats

"I wanted to try Odette's for a while as I heard the menu changes regularly, the food is different and the staff are attentive. My conclusion, it is..."

Emily Bell

"Well presented small dishes, they're mostly for sharing. We ordered three dishes, one from the garden, a bite size octopus chorizo dish and the..."

Jenny Da

"Came here for lunch, outside area is pretty and relaxing. Mum and I both shared the yellow fin tuna tartare and the crayfish ravioli. The tuna was my..."

Lacey Thompson

"Found this restaurant through Zomato. Awesome food with great service. Highly recommended to come and dine here. We had Odettes Complete. Yummy..."

Rachel Cullen

"Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Odettes on Wednesday night! Went out with my parents and were seated immediately in a comfortable..."

L.E.N.S

"We had a table situated beautifully in their outdoors area on a lovely Sunday afternoon. I ordered the energizer juice and the summer..."

Where.iate

"Having heard the hype about this place, I decided to take my mum here for an afternoon feed on a Saturday. We arrived a bit after 3, so the..."

Ruohan Zhao

"Best dinner I have had in a long time. So tasty and the service was also outstanding. I am going to recommend this place to everyone. So many..."

Rebecca Luxton

"Great coffee, excellent service and a relaxed feel! Worth the price and great for a change to the brunch/lunch menus we see so often! Wild Mushrooms..."

Jaffa

"Good Heavens ... this place is superb! We kept looking at the menu to confirm the ingredients in each dish! The flavours are just so unique & every..."

Happy Nottocook

"Went to odettes on a friend's recommendation. Loved the ambience and decor. A lovely place to meet up with friends. The pork dumplings are to die..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"Went to Sunday Brunch while staying in Auckland. Had the Odette's Complete, Avocado Hummus, Homestyle Fries and a flat white. The food and coffee..."

Kate Simonis

"This place is outstanding! They cook using wood fire which works magic on the ingredients, the menu has good variation, but every single item is..."

Gabriel Long

"Been for breakfast todayFabulous meal with no complaints at allHave been there before on a weekend and sat at the bar for brunchMuch..."

Ivan Koay

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Odettes Eatery for the first time after hearing really good things about it. All three of us decided to try their crepes,two of us trying the..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Odettes was a lovely place to come for a meal, I thoroughly enjoyed my chocolate crepe however if I were to order it again I would opt for no ice..."

India Shores

"Amazing food and interiors, such different menu items that are very creative. The seating didn't feel at all squashed together and it was a lovely..."

Lucy Wills

"Odettes Eatery is rated highly for a reason! The food this place puts out is simply amazing. Each dish has some serious finesse and the flavors are..."

R & A

"I've been here twice now and the food is simply outstanding! Original ideas, and richly flavoured. The crayfish dumplings are fantastic - highly..."

EpiCurious

"We had a late brunch here this morning and were able to get a table easily. The staff were great, our coffees were ordered and delivered within..."

Fiona M

"GREAT FOOD WAS MADE ECEN GREATER AFTER A RWC WIN! delicious food, fantastic service and very aesthetically pleasing set up 😍😍😍 love love..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I adore Odette's, having been there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, casual wines, and everything in between. The service is incredible, the decor is..."

Alisha KP

"Judging by the crowd on Saturday (and every other time I've walked past it), Odettes is an Auckland favourite and I've finally been able to taste..."

Lennie L

"The things about odettes that i love are the interior design, the healthy and creative menu selections, probably my favourite cocktail..."

Joanna W

"Went to Odettes last weekend and it was great! We ordered odettes complete, bowl of chips, and hot mocha. The odettes complete was really good, the..."

Angelina Stefani

"Perfect little place for meetings, brunch dates and catch ups with friends. Lovely chatty staff with a great knowledge of the menu (this was ideal as..."

Rona Dalgleish

"I had a great night at Odettes. The food was beautiful and the servings were ample. We asked the waiter to order for us which was great and took the..."

Andrew Bowring

"Went here for the first time in the weekend! I had the octopus and chorizo (fantastic) and one friend had the avo hummus (not a lot special here) and..."

Jasmine

"Really nice atmosphere . Quick service and food was quick to come , coffee was good not the best I have every had. All the meals were on the smaller..."

Kitty Macleod

"Perfect food, coffee and location! Odettes is quite busy usually so you might end up waiting for a table, but it's honestly worth it! I've tried most..."

Damon

"I've visited Odettes twice in recent weeks, once for breakfast and once for dinner.The location and feel of the restaurant is great, the..."

Debsjunkyard

"Odettes Eatery situated in City Works Depot has been on my dining wish list for a while now. After being turned away for dinner twice because they..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Cool spot and awesome service. Had the crayfish dumplings and it was delicate but would've loved some more seasoning or a slight kick to add more..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"the first time i came here was in April 2015:I had heard a lot about Odettes through this healthy foodie I follow on Instagram she posted..."

Gemma

"The yellow fun tuna is an amazing dish! This place is a good location for a nice cafe like Odettes, it's immaculate and very well managed! Highly..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Odette's is another cafe win in Central Auckland. Went here on a Saturday morning with a girlfriend and the place was bustling with gym bunnies..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Since opening Odettes has swiftly become one of our favourite brunch spots. Although there is usually a wait on the weekends if you don't book it's..."

Indoor_Kiting

"Went here for breakfast with the kids. Light open and fresh. The service is fantastic. Really friendly and relaxed. Coffee excellent. Ordered the..."

Stephen Potter

"Have now visited Odettes a couple of times and overall it's a lovely place. With Auckland still in the grip of winter, the melting slow cooked..."

Daniel Channing

"Second visit of the week. Work lunch this time. Same great food. The crayfish dumplings are Devine. The biggest surprise today was the awesome..."

Jay

"Went here on a rainy weekend and the place was packed, with only room at the bar. The staff were great and very helpful and eating at the bar made..."

Isi

"Great brunch spot! Clean, modern decor, great atmosphere with friendly staff. I had the Odettes Complete - the poached eggs were done perfectly, the..."

Binula

"My new favourite brunch spot in Auckland! I had heard that Odettes was popular so we decided to meet at 9.30am but even then it was an hour wait! We..."

Rebecca Smith

"Came here for a lunch meeting for work on a weekday. The interiors of this place are absolutely stunning, and I love their cozy couch style booths...."

Helena Chen

"My new favourite amongst the hundreds of cafes & restaurants in Auckland! Consistently delicious food (shared plates & individual meals), relaxed..."

Sides

"We went to this place for dinner but unfortunately we could not even have it. We sat on the table with sofas, right on the back and had couple..."

Eduardo Dias

"Went there for brunch. Was super busy,which is a good sign. Food was good, tasty. The only issue it was a little over priced for what it was and..."

Amber McIver

"Best dining experience here this morning. Everything was perfect! The girls said the coffees were fantastic and so was the smoothie. I had the..."

Georgia Forde

"Love love love the setup and atmosphere. A bit on the expensive side for a poor student (Yolo). The dishes were beautifully displayed and tasted..."

Annie Bananie

"My sister Huli and I finally decided to come for lunch after weeks of putting it off. The place is beautifully decorated, the waiters were amazing,..."

Pearl Simeli

"Great first experience. The waiter was very attentive and honest in helping us pick good dishes. Had the Crayfish dumplings, fries, wild mushroom,..."

Huli

"Wonderful food and atmosphere. On the pricier side. I wish people dressed to impress here as it is a classy vibe. Brunch was fantastic however did..."

Miss2thfairy

"A very pleasant experience. I had Tahitian crepes which were really tasty and surprisingly not at all sweet. All the flavours of lemon yoghurt and..."

Christine

"All in all a solid dining experience, however I do get the feeling this place will just be just another fad eatery in a matter of time. I..."

Anna Daley

"Firstly I have to say thank you Zomato! What a fantastic App! You have helped me find another favourite dining experience without fail. Our team was..."

Fries With That

"I love this place and would have to say it's my favourite at the moment. The food is amazing, staff are friendly and I love the decor. I have been..."

Sarah

"Had been wanting to go to Odettes for quite some time and was quite excited when we finally went! I had the crepes - I highly recommend them - they..."

Sarah Marie Reynolds

"Odettes is your typical beautifully designed eatery, with amazing food and great service. Good choice area wise as there's always a lot of parking at..."

B

"My friend and I came to Odette's for a midweek lunch after several recommendations. We were not disappointed!Service was great. Despite the..."

Anna Hinehou

"Came here for lunch but preferred the breakfast menu so came back the very next morning. I got the spinach scramble which turned out to be absolutely..."

Ceciline Thai

"We had a delicious shared lunch for two here today.The wild mushroom with whipped persian feta was so scrumptious, I was tempted to have..."

Minily

"I came here for lunch on a sunny Thursday with a two friends - it was very busy and pretty much all the tables were full but luckily they managed to..."

Nicole Melchor

"We went out in a group of four for dinner recently. The restaurant was packed but the hostess managed to get us a table earlier than predicted so we..."

Gus

"Had lunch here on Tuesday last week and was quite pleased overall, we were seated at a sunny little table by the front door. The decor was..."

Luke Wigley

"We decided to have brunch here at Odettes Eatery this week and was not expecting that big of a crowd. It was packed. Well, it was a sunny Sunday..."

Ninjunkie

"So classy 💗 crayfish dumplings got top votes all round. The wild mushroom dish was yumtown. Snapper (delish), beef cheek (amazing) hand pulled..."

Ellie F

"Odettes Eatery is located in City Works Depot and is a must try for any foodie! It is a fantastic place for both brunch and dinner. The modern décor..."

Jess Pendergrast

"We came here for dinner.... WOW we shared 6 different course meals. It was great to be able to try different food selections and each one was very..."

Donna&Shane

"OE is a fantastic place to brunch @. It's spacious and beautifully furnished, the staff are friendly and attentive and there's a nice relaxed vibe..."

Vitale Eti

"Great food, awesome service with great drinks to follow. The crayfish dumplings were amazing! Highly recommended for a good vibe & good some good..."

Cam

"Had a lovely lunch date with a friend after hearing many great reviews, and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food!!!!! The only downside was the..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Went to odettes with my partner a few weeks ago just before the switch to the winter menu . This was a Saturday night and Odettes doesnt take..."

James

"Sunday brunch at Odettes with the family. The kids had the crepes with strawberries compote and lemon curd yogurt, we had the Odettes complete..."

Austin

"Located where Shed 5 (a motorcycle themed cafe) and Mrs Pings (a ping pong themed Vietnamese eatery and bar) used to be, Odettes Eatery has quickly..."

Daniel Power

"The black angus rib eye and BBQ pork belly are really amazing, I love it,the Mango one is sweet, and there have free parking area, the environment is..."

Joyce J

"We visited Odette's Eatery for my mother's birthday. It had a warm, stylish and pleasant atmosphere which made for a nice retreat from the cold..."

Alicia

"Have eaten here for a brunch (outside, everyone got something different, everyone all very happy) and a dinner too.The ambience is nice here - that..."

Ed Porter

"Amazing food. Amazing service. We shared lots of dishes between 6 people and every dish was delicious. Will definitely be going there again...."

Angela Purcell

"One word to describe this place.. EXCEPTIONAL. I took my mum here for lunch on Mother's Day. We did have to wait 10 mins for a table but it was well..."

Eden Wood

"Beautiful decor and a lovely hostess the morning we arrived. Food portions is on the smaller side and the dollar signs on the higher end of the scale..."

Sungsam7

"Went here for the first time for brunch today. I had the merguez sausage with an energiser juice and it was absolutely delish! Unusual combo of lean ..."

Brunchalicious

"Yummy late lunch at Odettes crepes were divine, friend had Odettes special breakfast and hubby had chunky fries and aioli. All really nice and almond..."

Girlygirl

"Fantastic food will be back soon.Arrived was seated with a smile nothing seemed too much trouble.Coffee was trendy small yet tasted great..."

Darryn Bell

"Odette's Eatery. A gorgeously designed eatery set right in city works depot! I'd been wanting to try this place for quite a while and am so so glad..."

Kellie Lee

"My husband and I treated ourselves to a decadent dinner at Odette’s on Saturday. They don’t take bookings so we arrived before 6pm because we..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been wanting to try Odettes at City Works Depot for a while so when it was time to pick a place for a girly catch up on Sunday it was an easy..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Visited here a while back, last November for lunch. We were very excited to try this place out since they had opened and were not disappointed. Staff..."

Jemimah

"Came here for breakfast on Auckland Anniversary morning. They were quite busy but we were lucky enough to get a table outside in the front..."

Miss Kiki

"I was so easily sold by Odettes' brunch menu it's not funny. The moment you offer soaked figs with goats cheese bagels, and whipped feta with eggs,..."

BMG

"Had a lovely breakfast here. Ordered the homemade merguez sausage and my partner ordered the spinach scrambled - both very nice. Service with a..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Positive: Service was good, and the ambience is very niceNegatives: Food is overpriced for the quantity as well as quality (we chose from the..."

Eli A

"Went here for dinner on Saturday, and loved everything about Odettes! Super cool relaxed decor, lovely friendly staff with personality, and divine..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The newest kid on the block in the industrialised City Works Depot, Odettes Eatery (did Disney's Swan Princess decide to go into the food business?)..."

Monica

"Okay, I'll admit, the concrete and modern industry-styled design of this place did make me double take their instagram page but good thing it did I..."

Two Dark Coffees

"After a big night on the bubbles for our Christmas do the girls headed to Odettes after salivating over the menu for weeks. We all had the smashed..."

Rhi

"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, maybe the service was a bit over the top, but overall great experience, I'll definitely be back! In particular..."

Giu

"Odettes Eatery is like a breath of oasis to the industrial grind atmosphere of Shed 5. Whilst the previous motorbike cafe was interesting, the..."

UltimateOmNoms

"I loved my experience in Odettes. We went there on a Friday night for dinner,and we definitely braced ourselves for the waiting time. However, we got..."

Thefoodloverrr

"A beautiful and sophisticated designer interior with a Scandinavian feel, this is the latest and greatest entry in the City Works Depot complex. It..."

Frank

"I absolutely loved Odettes! The food was delicious, I had the asparagus slaw to start and then the salmon salad and the charred broccolini which were..."

Emma

"New place at City works depot. Place looks amazing, felt like I entered a different city. Deco very well done, has a very warm, comfortable and..."

Peifen Chua

"After what felt like a long working week, a Friday night treat was definitely in order! I met up with a good friend at Odettes as we had both heard..."

Amy Webb

"Wonderful brunch, perfect eggs on seeded sourdough, heirloom tomato and a mountain of delicious bacon. Excellent coffee. 5 star..."

Jeff Solenberger

"We order cauliflower, herbal scramble and maple granola, which are all GF. Wow! They cook each single ingredient so well that the pure flavor bangs..."

Molly

"Service wasn’t the best, I went there with my friends we asked for a table and they told us we had to wait even though the place was basically..."

Ximena A

"Really nice café/eatery serving up some super delicious food and even more delicious coffee. The best thing is that almost the entire menu is gluten..."

David Hiskett

"I received excellent service, and the food was sublime. It was presented well and tasted delicious. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."

Andrew Woods

"Flavour and spice are well used to shine the dish. Best cauliflower I have tried. The scramble eggs is light and fluffy. A lift up level of GF..."

CHU Wu

"My therapist tells me to always begin with love, so here goes: food was tasty and the light in the place was very charming. I can see why people..."

Tristan Foster

"Delicious spot for any meal. We caught up with some friends for brunch and it was great! We ordered the mango smoothies and coffees for..."

Abhinav Bidani

"Very wholesome and delicious brunch fare - you can taste the quality ingredients. Even the vegan option is surprisingly good! The Pear Granola was..."

Richard Song

"Bravo! One of my best lunch experiences in Auckland so far. Love it from the bottom of my heart. No wonder the business is way better than others..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

Musashi Japanese Cuisine - St Heliers

90/100 (1286 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Hannah Review.Chic

"Musashi never disappoints! We love coming here, the food is amazing and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. Service (takeaway) has been..."

Alastair McGeorge

"Sundays aren't always confined to a brunch. Mixed it up today and came here for Sunday lunch. Service was great and the food was awesome! The soft..."

Amindha Fernando

"The food here is always fantastic and tonight didn’t disappoint. The deep fried whole flounder was especially good. Service is always friendly and..."

Susan Templer

"A traditional Japanese restaurant locates in St Heliers. Moderately sized with a cozy environment. Recommend booking in advance as they are..."

Lucy

"the food here is just normal sushi and jap, i personally like the staff and the layout very friendly. but the taste was average to a bit..."

Stev Mc'donald

"Top Japanese restaurant in St Heliers. The kids menu for $8 is ample for a growing child, you get 4 sushi, potato wedges, edamame, fresh tomatoes and..."

MegWantsVeg

"I went to this place around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The place was pretty busy. Definitely recommend booking in advance.Atmosphere:..."

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Jo

"Good ambiance. Food is fresh and tasty. Staff members are friendly. Recommend! Will definitely go back to try other things as well! We’re three..."

Liu

"Nice Japanese restaurant in st heliers. Fresh ingredients for every dishes！ nice and friendly staffs, service was super good and helpful. Food are..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Went to dinner on Valentine's Day after making a reservation in the late afternoon. It was bustling when we got there. The atmosphere was nice,..."

Sherrie

"We ordered one of the set menus. The two hot pots we got were the salmon and the beef curry. The service was good, but the food came out a bit..."

Dxlche

"Loved it here! Extremely delicious and unique food, and food is prepared well and quickly. It is expensive, so I can’t go here too often but I..."

FoodWingNZ

"Great polite and attentive service and the food is impeccable, delicious and unbeatable by any other Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Wholeheartedly..."

Brian Lawrence

"Musashi has consistently been a family favorite of ours for its ability to deliver consistent, high quality meals and I am glad to say my most recent..."

Orient Express

"Pretty good food. Reasonably priced for lunch. Service was very quick, even for Mother’s Day. I’ve been to the branch in Milford as well which..."

G

"Very busy place probably due to its great service and great food! Food was bought out and the timing of it all was perfect, no waiting around it was..."

Hungry

"I had dinner with some family friends from overseas, the food was amazing. Beautiful collection of food, good quality and very tasty. Very friendly..."

Ji Headington

"The staff so nice and professional. Food so delicious and I enjoyed they give the birthday plate also suprised they play guitar and singing. Thanks..."

Ccc

"Good Japanese restaurant. Lunch menu and dinner menu are all good. Lunch set menu is my favourite. But in the summer time it is bit hot inside of..."

Yoda

"Food was so tasty! loved the atmosphere of the place too. Staff were super friendly. would give a 5 but unfortunately we were forgotten about 😔 we..."

Emily

"I enjoy this place. It is always busy, buzzing and the food is good.It is not fine dining it is more casual Japanese izakaya..."

Karen Betsubara

"This place is super yummy the food is amazing and wonderful service. The hot plates that cook your food in front of you add a little excitement to..."

Alexandria Norgate

"favorite restaurant! love the prawn twisters, edamame beans, tofu and everything else! highly rate going here!!!Alittle bit on the pricey side..."

Charlie Oconnell

"Been here many many times and keep going back. The food is always amazing, fast and friendly service and the menu is huge. Never been disappointed..."

Anna Mason

"Really enjoyed my lunch here very nice staff and the food was delicious there was a nice variety to eat from, will definetly be back for more !..."

Reign

"This was on our to try list for a long time. We finally went and musashi did not disappoint! We chose the set course menu as it was hard to choose..."

Ghoulnz

"Excellent restaurant. More than enough parking! Services second to none! Food was amazing and well presented! Great variety on the menu! Would..."

SMINT400

"Musashi is one of the best Japanese we tried in Auckland. They are popular therefore you need to book a table. We've been coming here for the last 3..."

888bing888

"The people at Musashi are so nice. We had a range of bento boxes for our 48 hour film crew and they were all scrumptious and delicious and..."

James Crompton

"So much love for this place, we decided to spent birthday dinner to a restaurant that we haven't been to. So I booked in, and right after I enter the..."

Just A Foodie

"Easy 4 almost 4,5. First time last week.All food was great, tasty and well presented.Service ticks all the boxes.Decoration is just..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Probably the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland!💕Nice foodNice environmentNice serviceBooking..."

Chu Ka Yiu

"This hidden gem is worth the drive if you’re after some good Japanese food! Already proving to be popular with those in the area, it was..."

HJ

"I have been to St Heliers Musashi twice so far and the atmosphere there has been great both times. To be honest, it is quite pricey there but their..."

Foooood

"Excellent! Very good service, food and atmosphere. Very lovely store manager, look after customer well. I'm a pregnant woman, they give me..."

Sonia

"Absolutely amazing. Delicious Japanese and byo which is great. Awesome atmosphere and great staff. Went about a month ago and can't stop..."

Greer

"After reading the reviews and looking at the overall rating, I am so glad to say that Musashi is my favourite Japanese restaurant. Came here for a..."

Kirsten

"Visited here 29 June for my sons birthday. Fabulous food and staff were amazing. Brought out a happy birthday desert platter and sang happy birthday...."

Robbie Murdoch

"Came here for a nice Sunday lunch with a couple of friends, because we didn't book in advance we had to sit at the outside table - beggars can't be..."

Charmaine

"Had a fantastic experience here this evening, we were served by a lovely young gentleman named Jackson he was very attentive and sweet. The food..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Between this one and New Lyn, This has to be one one my more favourite one. I have noticed its much more packed but definitely worth. If you..."

Joseph Taleni

"Musashi is an absolute gem, i'm almost hesitant to write such a glowing review because I don't want to have to fight the masses for a table. The..."

Brittany Montana

"Really tasty food and attentive staff, all the food was really flavourful and cooked very well, the only exception being the squid which was over..."

Kimiora Borthwick

"The sashimi was so fresh! Service was also really attentive, we felt really well-looked after! Presentation of the sashimi is also very oriental, a..."

Oksana Zhang

"My favourite cuisine is Japanese...haven't been to a lot in Auckland but it is a regular place I go to with my family. Friendly and attentive staff..."

Hazel Wong

"One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to in Auckland. The sashimi is really fresh and delicious and the service is great. Only downfall is..."

Emma

"Great place! Visited on a Thursday night and it was super busy so would definitely suggest calling ahead to book. Between the three of us..."

Kathy Xu

"It was very busy when arrived. Lucky we made a booking beforehand. So table was ready when we arrived. We appreciated for holding the table for us..."

Patrick Tong

"One of the best Japanese restaurant I have ever been. Food is amazing. Been here twice and sure will come back again. Tofu Tzangi and Lamb steak are..."

Van Anh

"Musashi St Heliers is easily our #1 choice for lunch, you will leave this place satisfied!. Every time we go we order the set lunch, not once we were..."

Alan Ng

"As with all Japenese restaurants, they must end with a 'shi' or else they are not authentic. ..."

The Ordinary Joe

"Decided to come here for lunch and really enjoyed the dining experience, very busy little restaurant so I recommend securing a booking beforehand so..."

Kelly

"Came here on a Wednesday night and was not expecting it to be packed at all! FYI it is a BYO so don't forget to bring your bottle of..."

Cristine Manalo

"Have been to the lunch in the mildford one and it was quite nice, so i decided to try the dinner in st heliears. I'm a little bit disappointed with..."

Khloe

"The dishes are very beautifully presented and even though the portion looks small, the variety of flavours in one set makes you full by the end of..."

Emma Patricia Katili

Andrean

"Hidden gem- ordered a set course, great value for money. Gives a taste of everything, and then you finish off with a main. The main was HUGE, very..."

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"Delicious!If you want quality Japanese food definitely visit hereIt is a little more pricey than other Japanese restaurants but the quality..."

Amanda Lee

"Heard about this Brand for lots of times from many friends. Now I know that why people all love it. Only $16.90 for a pretty lunch set. What a..."

Michelle Hwang

"Went there for lunch and even from a Japanese perspective, it tastes amazing. The lunch menu is really good price/quality/quantity. Definitely..."

Mathieu Duval

"Loved this small Japanese restaurant hidden in Glendowie...Staff gave our experience a personal touch all are very friendly. Food was ok and I..."

Cynthia Agustin

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Their lunch and dinner sets provide really good value. Their food is always of high quality and..."

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"Staff / service = 5Food = 4.5Ambience = 4Awesome sushi / Japanese food ever!!! The staff are so lovely and accommodating...."

Lauren Bernays

"We went there for lunch with a 25% discount, the food is quite expensive but it was okay with the discount. The service is quite friendly, the staff..."

Chicken Wing

"I've been a fan of Musashi since it was called Eiji Japanese Restaurant and have to say the food has never disappointed. The quality, flavour, as..."

Ben Ch

"We come to this restaurant quite often.. It never seems to disappoint.. My partner always gets the set meal for one.. Which he always looks like he's..."

Lyndsay Sykes

"I am a big Japanese fan for culture, and the food. This place was recommended by a friend. The food is pretty unique and special. The dishes are not..."

Ronald Tan

"First time having lunch here, really surprised since they are soooo busy at noon, maybe because it is much cheaper to have lunch here than..."

Jenny Lau

"Haven't been here for awhile, came here to celebrate my son's birthday, the food was amazing. My favourite was the large sashimi, the seafood was..."

Candii Cao

"Delicious Japanese food, the set menus are a great variety and the food comes out staggered. One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in..."

Jenna Kelly

"This place is tucked behind mission bay, near Glendowie. You would be hard pressed to find this place without using the map app. As soon as I stepped..."

Wilson Huang

"Musashi is quite a casual Japanese restaurant but the food is actually really good that I forgot to take photos. The beef tataki and wagyu were..."

Jenny Da

"Was extremely impressed while dining here. We ordered a set menu which meant fantastic dishes just kept arriving at the table. Everyone's main was..."

Emma W

"The best Japanese lunch in Auckland.Good price for lunches on the weekends, serving looks small but it's actually rather filling! for less..."

Riley Rose Mercy

"This place is Amazing and is one of my favorite places to have lunch in Auckland. It's a little pricey for a dinner option, but the food is amazing,..."

Amy Tanabe

"Always good food. Tables are close together which isn't great for conversation. The eggplant dish is to die for if you like eggplant. Do recommend..."

Amber McIver

"Nice Japanese restaurant that is a bit more upscale than the usual Jap takeaway. Service is good and friendly. Ambience is warm and semi..."

ShoRt

"Every picture on the food menu looked amazing ... We seriously could not make up our mind! so we ordered the Kojiro set😅 instead, plus one beef..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really good local Japanese. The snapper in light miso is amazing, and the garlic endame beans are a great innovation. Good menu for kids..."

James

Benedict Uy

"Great local Japanese. Authentic, popular friendly and delicious. It's a regular in my family for good reason. We even get take out on occasion..."

Craig Ck Koning

"We went there on a Sunday along with three other people, it was pretty jam packed but they accommodated us right away. So happy we came here when we..."

Liza Mae Lintag

"Was taken here for my birthday lunch. Pretty cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Pricing is very fair along with the quality, would come back soon to..."

Yellow Rabbit

"Love this place! My family and I often visit this restaurant because the food is such high quality and so tasty. I ordered the chicken miso..."

India Shores

"Went there for lunch when I was in Auckland and the atmosphere was great and good was amazing! Great value as well for how much food you receive...."

Magy Matta

"We visited Musashi at least once a year since it took over its previous Eiji Jap cuisine years ago. This time we have chosen to be there on a..."

STRADS

"We been here many times, it's always been good, the food is good and appetizing, the floor staff is excellent and very accommodating, if you like..."

Gaetano

"Hmmm... what can I say about this place...a small restaurant, friendly waiters, and amazing chefs. I've went there 4 times now, the first 2 dishes..."

Badi Yeung

"Went recently again as the food is great, fresh and served promptly. We had the salmon and the beef. Went by ourselves as the last two times we..."

RM

"Musashi pulls off a wonderful trick of simple cooking with extravagant flare in flavours. The fire-scorched sushi and all the mains (believe me, I've..."

Gentlepig

"It was actually my second time returning to Musashi for their lunch deal and once again was highly impressed and pleased with the food that we got :)..."

Kellie Lee

"Introduced my parents to this place and managed to get them hooked to the amazing Japanese cuisine that is served at Musashi. Having been at the St..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"The best miso chicken cutlet in town! It's so good! Just the restaurant gets busy and quite full most days. The miso paste is so special in Musashi..."

Lambie

"I live near St Heliers, and I come here often with the family. The place is really busy so you must make a reservation!Every time we come,..."

Jk

"Great wee Japenese restaurant in Saint heliers! Went here with my sister after work and we really enjoyed our experience. The service was excellent!..."

Celeste

"Been here over 15 times... Possibly more... And there is a reason out of all our dinner dates this is number 1!!!! I love it, am in love should I say..."

Chloe-Mae

"I love this place. Probably my favourite japanese restaurant. I always come here for the lunch deals. For $15.90, you get a LOT of food. Your..."

Marcella

"Beautiful place. Quite hidden in my opinion. Great customer service although they got my friends order wrong. Firstly they didn't write down his..."

Queena

"Came here with my hubby right after I back to Auckland. We ordered a dinner set for 2 as we wanted to try different food. It is really good for what..."

Lady K

"A very enjoyable evening at Musashi! It was my birthday earlier this week and my partner took me to dinner at Musashi, initially hesitant, I was..."

Mimi Yang

"Love musashi. The staff used to be great but I would now describe as just good.The food is great, great choices available and always always..."

Alexandra Ingram

"Another comparison review from me. Visited the Musashi in Milford in a large group a few weeks ago. So trying the St Heliers one today. Again really..."

BeeQueUU

"Super good food, but very expensive for dinner and also a little bit chaotic. The restaurant is not exactly big, and with the waiters running around,..."

Nikki S.

"Amazing place with great service. I love how friendly the staff is. The decorations are amazing. The set menus are well proportioned and high in..."

Neila

"Had a booking for 6.30, arrived a few minutes late and still had our amazing feast by 7. First time here as found it by rating on this site and all..."

Katie Bennett

"Amazing food here, the rice with the sushi rolls was pitch perfect. Not too hard and not too soft.I am a big Japanese cuisine fanatic so I..."

Tony Ma

"Love this place. Staff are always friendly and works the small space very well. Love the set menus which has courses coming out one after another,..."

Leanne Kumar

"Outstanding. Awesome service, beautiful food, would highly recommend. Entrees are great, try the wedges and prawn sticks. Teriyaki chicken was best..."

Lisa

"In a real surprise in this humble suburban street location. I recommend the set menu which comes out in stages, that you feel like you're not only..."

Ana Butterworth

"Always welcoming, always full and busy, always delicious. Good value, good friendly service, great atmosphere, we have been here many many times and..."

Charlie

"Fantastic food and one of Auckland's best value meals. Everything was fresh and ohh so tasty. We got there quite late and it really was not a..."

Jen Thomas

"Fantastic quality and value! I lived in Japan four years and married a Japanese guy, and we both love this place.You have to book ahead to..."

Jane

"I have eaten here a few times over the last year and enjoyed many take outs. I have to agree with the majority of other reviewers, in that the food..."

Mailgina

"I organised a work dinner here last night for 15 and was very impressed by all aspects.We had 14 of us with the set menu ($49.50pp) which..."

Natalie

"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Auckland.The environment is warm and cheerful. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable and very..."

Rob Ford

"Wonderful place. We were very impressed. It was very busy on a saturday night, but we were seated at a very cute table down the back. There..."

Anita

"The very best Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Exquisitely presented range of delightful cuisine in a delightful warm and ambient restaurant. The..."

Doug Coward

"We enjoyed the Winter Special Set Menu and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food was well cooked, well presented, and really tasty.. Good service,..."

L L

"after re-branding, the menu has been totally changed and less to choose. but food was still fabulous. ive went for lunch i had teriyaki chicken on..."

Katie Wallace

"We have been going to Musashi for weekend lunches for a while They have one of the best deals in Auckland - $15 for a lunch tray. Two pieces of..."

The Incredible Edible

"This is a very exquisite Japanese restaurant you can find in the suburbs. We walked in just past 6pm on a Saturday with no booking and got one of the..."

Lillian

"Have come here several times over the years and always loved the food - beautiful prepared and presented. Service can be a bit hit & miss depending..."

Rainbow Fasher

"I had lunch here on a Saturday with my parents and my 2 year old toddler. The food was amazing as always but I wanted to give a special mention to..."

Wendy Chan

"Great Japanese food with great service. Very popular place and the restaurant is not big, so make sure to book a table before you..."

Qun Xia

"We didn’t book our table, because we arrived around 8.40, 20min before closing. Lucky us! Food was incredibly nice, well served and delivered fast...."

Mauricio Kimura

"We booked online for a special Valentines Day dinner. Thank you for being open although the weather was rough outside. We had a set menu that..."

William Lin

"We have been frequenting Musashi St Heliers for many years and it is some of the best Japanese in Auckland. Tonight we opted for takeaway sushi and..."

James Ashwin

"Yummy Japanese food. My sukiyaki took a rather long time to cook (everyone nearly finished their meal when I was ready to cook the beef). The wagyu..."

William W

"Ordered large sashimi and it was amazing!! It's always quite busy. The lunch set menu is around $15 but I don't feel there us much to choose from...."

Saman

"Very enjoyable meals. Nice cosy environment. Always seemed to be very busy. It is good to call to book an appointment if you go as a group or..."

I H

"Enjoyed the staff. Very friend including shy cat and trainee. Keep up the good work and you will get better and more confident with experience. The..."

Min Sang Kim

"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. The food is exceptionally tasty. Most of the times I've been it has been for lunch, which I..."

Michael Davidson

"Very interesting menu compared to the ones you typically find in Japanese restaurants in Auckland! The food was tasty but some dishes were a bit..."

Lisa T

"I absolutely love Japanese crusine and have tried many places, this place... Is by far the best I have tried in regards to the food. Amazing. Prices..."

Cass Toyne

"My partner and I have tried the other branches and wanted to try this one too. As usual, a great range of Japanese dishes are available. It's more..."

Priscilla A

"Love the food but a little bit pricey..."

Johnny Powers

"Wonderful experience ! Food are delicious and very nice service! Love the restaurant environment, plenty of car parks. They allow 2 hours eating..."

Seita

Soul Bar And Bistro

90/100 (4262 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful view, fantastic service and nice food! The staff members were exceptionally accommodating and friendly. They provided right service and..."

Michaela Kim

"Get the Caesar!!! I’m food indecisive but came in knowing what I wanted. We opted for a bottle of Pinot Gris and the Caesar to start. Yummy yummy..."

Patrice Evans

"Had a fantastic team dinner on our visit to Auckland! We were maybe slightly underdressed in casual, most were dressed up. The place was buzzing,..."

Bernard Shen

"I had a wonderful experience ! The staff were incredibly friendly, the cocktails and food were simply awesome. I'll definitely be returning for more..."

Rovin Noronha

"Really a beautiful spot by the water, great for people watching and enjoying good quality food! We enjoyed the local oysters of the day - huge and..."

Emily Guile

"Classic fine dining resturant. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good ambience. Could walk in without reservation for early dinner at 5.30pm on a..."

Abraham Varghese

"The front of house Steve is ever so understanding. My friend and I came for lunch and the food came quickly but we were able to be at ease, stay and..."

Aneez Nabi

"Awesome view, excellent atmosphere, great service, yummy food🩷100% love..."

Missy Ouyang

"Delicious food. Excellent service. Mains a little pricey $50-$100 Only complaint would be a lot of background noise and hard to hear the conversation..."

Ms_Eternal _Traveller.

"I celebrated 🍾 my birthday 🎂 🥳 at the Soul Bar on 11.11.23 The food was delicious, especially birthday cake 🎂 Chocolate is gluten-free ...."

Maria Chueva

"Just a fantastic experience. Our waitress was amazing, unfortunately I don't know her name but she was working on 03/11 at 8pm For starters,..."

Amelia Horton

"Being vegetarian options were limited but really loved the atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Would really recommend Green goddess salad. It was..."

Divya Agarwal

"Right at the harbour with a really nice ambience. Scampi as starter is absolutely recommended. Ragu Pasta was one of the best I have ever had. The..."

Hakan Demirel

"I've been to Soul multiple times. Their menu is quite extensive and uses good quality ingredients, and the food is prepared perfectly. Would..."

Lili Mann

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland, Soul Bar who consistently delivers on all fronts, be it the delectable cuisine, impeccable service,..."

Basil Basil

"Gorgeous location in the Viaduct with super friendly staff, excellent choice of wine and amazing food...the squid was sublime and the skewers were..."

stu b

"Great location. Not your average eatery. We had a vegetarian and a gluten-free person in our party. They could cater for everyone. Food was decent...."

Darren Ren

Sails Restaurant

89/100 (3481 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Absolutely fabulous restaurant with amazing views and food. I normally don’t like seafood but the King Salmon was out of this world. The food also..."

cheezo

"In Auckland for a business conference, locals recommend this restaurant. Welcomed by well mannered staff. We were amazed by the beautiful night view..."

Trip Advisor

"No faults here. Amazing customer service. Awesome food. This establishment deserves recognition for customer service. The the time we set foot in the..."

Sio Sale Leo

"Recently celebrated our 11th anniversary at Sails and it was an unforgettable experience. The eye fillet paired with crayfish was succulent and..."

Stace

"I enjoyed my 29th birthday there! Staff was so attentive! I felt like a princess 😳 the food was amazing, we booked the set menu. Also we ordered..."

Claudia Minerva Valencia

"Absolutely sensational in every way! The Sashimi was gorgeously fresh, the Beef Tartare was sublime. The Surf & Turf was faultless! The Agria Gratin..."

Jillian Maskill

"We had a fabulous birthday celebration for my dad with a beautiful table by the windows, attentive and charming staff and delicious food. Quite good..."

Dianna Carlen

"The best restaurant in Auckland. Period. The dishes are fresh and nice with beautiful presentation. Staff are friendly and attentive. The view over..."

Kevin

"Wow.. what an amazing experience. Thank you so much to the staff for being so helpful and lovely the entire night. The food was phenomenal, flavours..."

Sokly Sim

"Overall this was an excellent place to eat and the food was delicious. The waiters were also very kind. It also had a great view of the Harbour..."

Oscar

"Outstanding! The 6 course Signature menu is sooo worth it. We loved every mouthful. My photos does not do it..."

Antoinette Myburgh

"Service was top notch as expected. Great views of the harbour bridge especially if your seated by the window. The food was good but nothing special..."

Brian Hui

"Beautifully crafted dishes eaten on my birthday with my partner. I got the snapper Ceviche as a starter, which was light and pure. I was kicking..."

Lunako 1111

"An elegant and modern restaurant for fine dining. Beautiful views of the Marina and yachts. The cured salmon was a delicious starter and very light,..."

Pradashnee Odiar

"A stunning spot where the service and food meet the spectacular views - having been to so many restaurants with waterfront aspects who trade off..."

Kristy Brown

"Couldn't fault it! Staff were attentive and friendly, food was delicious! Would definitely return again for another special..."

Anna Pomeroy

"As my ratings are always a reminder to myself on whether I'd visit again, in this case I probably won't jump to it, but I'm not saying anyone else..."

Geoff Wilson

"The food is spectacular, the lamb was cooked perfectly as was their pork and matched the complimentary items on the plate perfectly. Their bread is..."

Lili Mann

The Sugar Club Auckland

89/100 (3314 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First our table wasn't ready- sent to observation deck - that was closing.Then we were sent to the wrong floor.Took about half an hour to..."

Sacha Bouwmeester

"Spectacular view , romantic atmosphere, great dining..."

Rex Chen

"Very good service and very tasty..."

Vincent

"Enjoyed the food, the view and lovely service from the highest restaurant in NZ. The only downside was the amount of people constantly walking..."

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"My partner and I had a few drinks and nibbles in the bar area of the Sugar Club recently... What a gorgeous spot! Great view, great vibe, great..."

Anabelle

"Went there to celebrate our anniversary~Service: 5/5, our waiter is really nice. Food: strongly recommend crayfish linguine, venison and..."

Serena L

"I have been looking forward to dining for the longest time, really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Two or three course meals here,..."

Kelly

"One of my favourite places to dine! The views are amazing and the food is 10/10. Usually the service is great too, but on my most recent visit..."

Joohee Grace Park

"Came here for a cocktail last night. The views were freaking amazing!! Cocktails were delicious and the bar staff were more than happy to customise...."

SweetPoison

"Dined here for lunch in their private room, impeccable service! Super lovely staff and amazing ambiance. We had their $79 3 course lunch set menu...."

Nathalie

"The place is definitely nice and the service is good. But I didn’t like the fact I had to wait a very long time for both my appetiser and main..."

BelaIna

"WOW at the spectacular view! The food was also lovely. Although small in portion, it fills you up quite well as various dishes come..."

Renie

"Spring tasting menu for my Birthday. Sugar club has the best views in all of Auckland as it sits on the top floors of the Sky Tower. 12..."

Flippynz

"The mains taste good,but the dessert just..."

Angela Hung

"The views from the Skytower pales in comparison to the views in the dining area here. The views here through the crystal clear glass was incredible..."

Benedict Uy

"My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate his 20th birthday. I guess when you're dining at The Sugar Club, you're mostly paying for the experience..."

Sharon Louie

"First of all THAT view, secondly, amazing, no impeccable service. The food is Devine. We came here for restaurant month, what an epic deal! $59 for 3..."

Chan Can Eat

"Stunning views and amazing food here for a date night! We came here in January and had the 7 course chef’s spring dinner which I cannot fault, the..."

Sueshi

"The service is good. Excellent main course. Dessert not as expected... you can have a very nice view of Auckland city cause all the tables are beside..."

Qingqingdong888

"We had dinner here on my birthday last year, And had a wonderful experience, we decided to try out lunch this year and I’d say Sugar Club never..."

Samantha Badilles

"Has a great evening here, however I didn’t think the menu was overly creative or out there.It does give a bit of a Kiwi twist to some..."

Lucy Preston

"Sugar Club takes fine dining to a whole new level (literally 300m level). We tried the Chef’s Autumn Degustation menu; which is full of surprises..."

Oksana Zhang

"We wanted to try this restaurant months ago but didn’t have any chance at all. Last month was my birthday month so i had an excuse to try it out...."

JeannePTang

"Perfect restaurant for any special occasions. Nice good, fantastic services, best views in Auckland. Usually have special deals during lunchtime..."

Becky Kuang

"Bros wedding reception held here 30/05/19 just a small but loud invites lol First time here though heard about a few times. Well the food was great..."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"Went there on my birthday.Main 4.5/5 is very good and on the plate there is several ingredients which balance tasteDessert 5/5 is..."

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"An unforgettable experience, we came up for two friends birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the adorable Kiwiana theme within all the dishes...."

Annie Tong

"I booked the private dining room for an intimate wedding reception dinner on 18 May. The staff were very accomodating. Every single attendee has..."

Potatomatoes

"Normally sky-high restaurants are total tourist traps but the Sugar Club really is an exception to the rule.After knocking back a..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"I came here for dinner a while back and was served by Peter Gordon himself (well he brought out the meal and talked to people) the food itself is..."

Tom Wong

"By far the best food experience I ever had in Auckland. An explosion of flavours and textures every time I had another bite. Well balanced dishes and..."

João Plácido

"Food was good. The pace was way too fast though for a tasting menu. In and out in less than two hours. Finished a dish and immediately came the next..."

Hsichen

"A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine gooooo down... in the most delightful way,” Mary Poppins sweet cravings of tiny specks of crystal..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Lovely sky tower view of Auckland. Staff were very friendly and thoughtful. We had the tasting meal set, enjoyable and unique, each dish was..."

Hungry Moo Turt

"What can I say - once in a lifetime opportunity. Food was yummy with some unusual dishes. Portion sizes were good and we left feeling full. Staff..."

Lu Taylor

"The dishes were amazing. We went for the ala crate menu. Not only did you get 3 meals you also got these little delicious snacks before the entree..."

Jade Francis

"Just perfect. Came here for our anniversary lunch a while ago. We got the three course meals. Top notch service, delicious food, great value for the..."

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"Tried their digustation menu with a wine pairing shared between us. Food was amazing with great flavour balance from the chef. Wine paring is the..."

Bonnie Hu

"Sugar club is located on the 53rd level of the sky tower. With stunning views and impeccable presentation, this fine dining restaurant is a must go..."

Emily

"Really love their new menu designed by Chef Josh Barlow. All the presentation and flavour are pretty good. With the view on top floor of sky tower. U..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Came here for my birthday and had an amazing experience. We had dinner for 3 hours and enjoyed all the dishes. The waiter was very attentive and..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Came here for my anniversary and the whole experience is just wonderful.We were greeted professionally and being attended to from the time..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Came here for lunch with my wife. We had the 3 course special. Each meal was beautifully presented, had lovely textures and the tastes were amazing...."

Donald Tracey Murray

"Wonderful service. This is an artistic experience. Each dish is well thought out and the explainations provided by the servers encouraged mindful..."

Elle

"The place to have a great dinner view and the food was great, enjoy the waiters being so polite with top service's everytime.. Very good..."

Lee

"Start with the obvious - absolutely unbelievable view, we were lucky and dined on a beautiful clear evening. We had the 3 course pre-fix for $100...."

Clove

"We ordered the Chef’s Spring Tasting Menu which consisted of;- Bread w/ Marmite Butter- Snacks- Spanner Crab-..."

Vivian C

"Sugarclub is always great. Some of the most polite and efficient service in Auckland. Had a set menu with wine pairing. Everything was perfect...."

Kate Williamson

"Sugar ClubThis restaurant will remain as an experience. I started off with a walk in the 51st floor Sky Tower observatory before stepping..."

Sunil Nataraj

"A superb dining experience in every sense. Our party of 4 opted for the five dish menu, which included complimentary bread, with a marmite butter, a..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"I loooooove the Sugar Club for a special occasion fantastic service and delicious food presented beautifully. Like that they have little menu changes..."

Bianca Ratima

"This place is just amazing.. i loved this place. I would like to visit it again. The food here is just amazing fingerlicking. I would love to visit..."

FOODLAB.IN

"5 star service. 5 star ambience. 5 star food quality and presentation.Came here for my birthday and wow what a treat! Make sure you get..."

Hungus Girl

"I was very skeptical about this place but it was absolutely amazing! A great way to dine/a great gift idea. We got four dishes (+ complimentary..."

Ind Frem

"If you're looking for a top-end-of-market degustation experience, then Sugar Club should be part of your list. Maybe by sheer coincidence we also..."

Tovia Va'aelua

"So it’s been a while since I’ve been back to the sugar club and in this instance we booked a table for a five for lunch on a Saturday. We were..."

Jenny Da

"You don’t know what’s 5/5 till you try this place. The sugar club make me want to go back to my older reviews and give the other 5/5 less points...."

Darren Big Belly

"Perfect example of fine dining without being pretentious. Excellent and unique flavours from the tasting menu. Lovely staff with very thick French..."

Jack

"Situated on the 53rd floor of the Sky Tower is the Sugar Club. It boasts stunning views of Auckland Harbour and Auckland CBD.Had a lovely..."

I_like_pickles

"I wouldn’t classify this venue as fine dining but probably fine dining for Aucklanders. It’s just got a very good location but not really..."

ChefZ

"Awesome Auckland view from level 53, great hospitality & scrumptious food! What more can I ask for? Definitely worth every penny. I still can’t get..."

Annie Low

"New & drastically improved Menu! A whole new level for New Zealand! 5 stars is an understatement. I want to give more stars if I could!I..."

Tony Ma

"We went on a clear night and the view from the restaurant was stunning, definitely a dinner experience to remember. The food was presented..."

Jeannette Salim

"Favourite restaurant with the most delicious menu! Went to the Grape vs Grain event recently and had the most incredible degustation. Such a fun..."

Leilani Toiting

"Was taken to this restaurant for a birthday shout and it was a really lovely place. Food was cooked perfectly and the chefs steak we had was amazing..."

OscoKove

"This one of the best fine dining restaurant in AKL.Food was fun, exciting and delicious!staffs were very friendly.i would highly..."

Nukualofa

"Had this dinner booked a few weeks in advance but a craving at around 4pm led to a booking for that night. Thankfully they still had space. We got..."

Dxlche

"One word: Sublime! Must do in Auckland.Guys, you deserve 3 Michelin stars (and I have eaten in many Michelins around the world). My first night..."

Polina747

"Outstanding service, delicious food, amazing views of Auckland - definitely somewhere to visit for a special occasion / if you have guests you want..."

Silva Star

"Beautiful view, lovely service and had a really enjoyable time. Crayfish linguine was bloody delicious, if only the serving could be bigger! Some..."

Popcorn

"Wonderful food, staff and atmosphere. Went there for a special birthday. Ordered 3 mains per person but we were spoiled with two extra complimentary..."

Da-Hae Kim

"You can't ask more about the view from The Sugar Club, and the food also has high standards. Went on a very special occasion and went for the eight..."

Diogo Reck

"It's a wonderful restaurant to celebrate your special days.The seating arrangement is beautiful with stunning views.The staff were very friendly.A..."

Swati Loomba

"Happy Easter and Happy Sunday. A wonderful day with my best friend, it has nice view, nice food and the best service. Hope everyone enjoy..."

Jane

"Been meaning to try this for some time - finally I have! And I love everything about the Sugar Club: the food, the atmosphere, the service, the..."

Adrianna

"This restaurant is for those that value quality over quantity . Excellent service . Stunning view. A good wine list , not overly complicated yet..."

WellyFoodLover

"Difficult to describe the experience. Being a big time foodie this has been one of the best experience i have ever had. Impeccable service by the foh..."

Karan Kapoor

"If your looking to go somewhere special, this is the place to go. The bill can be a bit pricey depending on how much you eat but it is worth it. You..."

Victoria Jenner

"The beautiful restaurant is located on the 53rd floor of the sky tower .Innovative drinks and some exceptional fusion food. Their bar has some great..."

Dhairya Sethi

"One of the best experiences I have had dining. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."

Glen Liu

"Nice restaurant with stunning view. Food are very special but a little bit pricy as far as I am concerned. The portion is quite small. If you are a..."

LisaH

"The Sugar Club is absolutely wonderful if you want to come here with your family or friends to experience a variety of beautiful dishes. I came here..."

Pita Jarupunphol

"A experience not to be missed!I went to The Sugar Club with a group of 6 on a week night and it did not disappoint!.From the..."

My Food HQ

"I’m a huge fan of Peter Gordon from the time he had Dine on bottom of sky tower. I’ve had 2 meals at the sugar club so far. First time..."

Yuko Saito

"Gorgeous setting, excellent service and food so good they will be forever etched in my memory. Came here for our 6th wedding anniversary. We were..."

R-Dee Roche

"Love going here the views are amazing. Also love the food here it’s amazing one of my favourite restaurants to go to in Auckland everything about..."

Aman

"sky tower soooooo nice view and very kind waiter～the dish better than orbit😝we r enjoy a sweet moment❤️Im order duck is a nice choose～cuz..."

Rico Shao

"Another degustation menu we wanted to tackle, we were quite hungry so we got 6x dishes each but we told the waiter we wanted to share so we could..."

Jeffie

"If you have a special occasion and want to treat yourself in Auckland, there is no better place than The Sugar Club. It is truly an experience and..."

Kate DEatz

"The food is amazing. It’s like a new sensation each time you try something new. Staff was super friendly and service was amazing! The chefs..."

Dean Hsu

"This is the kinda place that I must visit at least once a year!! My absolute favourite dish is the crayfish linguini. Yes! Crayfish is..."

Lucia

"Fine dining at it's best great atmosphere and environment, and welcoming.... me and partner did have the set menu at $265.00 pp, we did tip $100 but..."

Edlef Pohatu

"Beautiful setting, overlooking Auckland City and it’s wonderful lights. Excellent service and delicious food. Loved the sashimi and the lamb. 5..."

Amorita Maharaj

"We ordered 2 mains and a dessert each. The seared venison was very lovely, it was my favourite. The spiny crayfish and the peanut parfait were also..."

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"This place is amazing for anniversaries, or just expensive dates! We did the 3mains and 1 dessert course meal, and gotta say the flavour of each dish..."

S2Psycho

"Beautiful place with a wonderful view of the city. Very well thought out menu with amazing combinations. Ample parking and amazing staff. Would..."

Cnjo

"We had the Degustation menu but chose our specific four courses The food was absolutely fantastic.The lobster linguine was sensational a..."

Jasmine

"We went to the Sugar Club for a combined birthday. We started off with champagne in the bar watching the sunset and the went to our..."

Austin

"Amazing food and experience! Excellent service. The view is on point as well. We felt very special. Definitely will come back. Thank you Evgeny..."

Vika

"A wonderful dining experience, beautiful food and very attentive staff.Great to be able to enjoy views of the harbour whilst enjoying top..."

Mikaela Jade

"Cosy atmosphere, dim lighting, breathtaking views. Sets the scene! On our recent visit, stand out dishes were the lamb rump, crayfish..."

Chomnomnom

"The atmosphere and the view here is stunning. The menu is very special and good for sharing because you can order a bunch of small sharing plates and..."

Aimee.

"Fabulous food and venue for Father's Day lunch. The staff couldn't have been more knowledgeable or helpful. The food was delicious and different...."

Ngaireannhobson

"We had a private enclosure for our group. Auckland is lovely on a clear day especially viewed from the Skycity. Our waiter explained each dish and..."

Mei

"Had dinner here tonight. Food was way better than I thought it would be. Tried a lot of things I'd never had before. The chef's degustation menu was..."

Tbroadley

"Great food and undoubtedly the best view in Auckland! They have a 59 dollar special for 3 course lunch and early dinner which is a great value. The..."

Eva Kaminski

"just back from celebrating a dinner there, was an amazing night out.Nothing to fault at all, best views in the city, staff and service was..."

Steve Hall

"I totally adore this place...My favourite fish is the crayfish leguine..Its the best dish ever though very rich..Onipn bhaji with tamring chutney was..."

PK

"Firstly, the service is just immaculate! The staff are so friendly and attentive yet caring and helpful. Then to the food, I don't think I have..."

Chelsea Vuong

"Beautiful food, cocktails and views to match. A great place for date night and their lunch special is great value. Love the desserts (their peanut..."

CarlyB

"Excellent over all experience and would recommend! Great place to take out of towners to really show off.Had an awesome time at the sugar..."

Chantelle Wylie

"This place was so fancy for me when I first came here. The staff are so pleasant. The meals are not things i would usually order but it was nice to..."

Pooja Karan

"This is a restaurant with the best view. The service was impeccable and the food lived up to my expectations. I had the curry which was excellent and..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Amazing food - we had 3 courses each which was more than enough! Incredible views and a wonderful place to spend my birthday. The staff were amazing..."

Michelle M

"An amazing experience. We were late because of traffic but they didn't mind. Stunning views. Food was excellent and cocktails were delicious. Will..."

Vibha Mistry

"The Sugar Club offers fine dining at the "highest level". Situated on level 53 of Auckland's Sky Tower, here you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the..."

Picky Piggies

"Beautiful restaurant, my husband booked for my birthday, very elegant, delicious food , great service , highly recommended, we had the 5 course menu..."

Fiona

"My wife and I dined here last night to celebrate our 12 year anniversary, we had the 7 course Chef’s Degustation with matching wines. Dinner was..."

Turei Smart

"Fantastic views,and excellent service, the food is delicious, we have been there to celebrate my husband birthday, the waiter gave us a special..."

Dawn

"Celebrated engagement here with a group. Had a. Exclusive section booked out for us. They compliment the couple with champagne and dessert. Provided..."

Ann R

"Loved my experience here! Every meal had so much thought placed in to it and I loved every single on of them! The view of course is incredible and..."

Sades

"Fine dining at its best.Just one quick tip: reserve early if u are planning for a special occasion. I had wanted to come here on my bf's..."

Y Anne

"Celebrating the diverse cultures of Auckland city, I believe The Sugar Club has carefully crafted each and every single dish with a deeper meaning..."

Jade Lim

"My husband booked us a table for my birthday and I must say initially I was a bit nervous at the price of it all and hoping that it was going to be..."

Sheeks

"Absolutely loved The Sugar Club! We dined with them back when they had the restaurant month deal and I thought it was great value. Each dish was..."

Sandy Hsiao

"Food here was suppppperb. Very classy place in Skycity with a casual confortable feel when dining. Dress smart and enjoy the awsome menu here at..."

Gavin Leat

"Went in very ambitious and thought we would be able to complete the 5 course meal, the waitress advised us that the meals despite some being smaller..."

Nikita Kumar

"Went there in the restaurant of the month with friend. Amazing view. Food is so nice and the services. They give you small food between dishes to get..."

Lily

"First time here and it is fancy as , haha I have to admit. Nice setting and mood. Great way to bring ur partner here on your anniversaries or dinner..."

Michelle Chua

"Amazing views + good food. You can either do a degustation menu (which is a fixed menu of 7 dishes for $135), or choose ur own from a list of dishes..."

Ffionachua

"Like everything here, it was a great feasting there with good serves and beautiful sign. Before every meal we have a pre-taste which are little..."

Fiona

"Best fine dining restaurant I have ever had the privilege of trying. I took my partner here for his birthday and he was blown away by the view, food..."

Michelle S

"The best food I've ever had in Auckland. Higly recommend 6 course menu. I like it even more than French café. Service is also 5..."

Max Edinarkhov

"Definitely a great place for dates. The dishes were well presented with very interesting flavours. Personal favourites were the crayfish linguine and..."

Bella Qian

"Fine dining at its most glorious! Whilst you are loftily sitting hundreds of metres above the illuminated city skyline, being served deliciously..."

Frank

"Great service Great wine range Great view Fantastic staff!I have enjoyed every second of my visit to the sugar club because of..."

Jay

"The primary purpose of our visit to Auckland was to attend the wedding of my wife's uncle, which was receptioned at The Sugar Club, so as a preface,..."

Don C

"Great atmosphere and view!! Service was great and the staff were all lovely but the food was very average. I highly recommend to go for the..."

VIIXII

"Highly recommend this restaurant- been here several times and always have had a great experience. The staff are well educated about the current menu..."

Hangryman

"Can't rate this place any higher. Love this place, breathtaking views, beautiful food and amazing service. There again tonight, had a four course,..."

Trish

"Very impressed by the quality, food flavours and view of the sugar club. They even include free parking and entry to the observatory. So very worth..."

Travels4Food

"Spectacular food. We were sitting in the little lounge area beside the bar and ordered from the bar menu. Our only gripe was the could not put..."

Julian Townsend

"Great option for Restaurant Month, offering 2 savoury dishes and 1 dessert. Luxe with a touch of whimsy is how I'd describe the interior. Similarly,..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Outstanding food and service. Views are incredible and the decor is very sophisticated. We came here for a 5 course set menu and it was absolutely..."

Eden Wood

"Second time coming here this month, because it's so amazing! I got the beef fillet croquette, and my boyfriend got the venison. Both spectacular. I..."

Shanzay

"Do I need to say any word? Nobody does not know there and nobody does not like there. What I want to say is all included in my photos. They are still..."

Michelle Hwang

"Went for #Restaurant of the Month# menu, I've already been here so second visit is less blown away but still amazing. We had window seats and the..."

Chelsea

"Had an amazing dinner here last night with friends. All the staff were so warm and friendly and the whole vibe was just perfect - it's like a high..."

Emily

"Wow, just wow! I tried The Sugar club last week for the first time and was absolutely blown away. To start with, the view was spectacular, the..."

Lisa V

"I had heard amazing things about the place prior to going and everything was just perfect. When making a booking, the attendee was very polite and..."

Tania Li

"Everything I expected and more - The Sugar Club is one of Aucklands finest, located on the top floor of the Skytower. The food is just outstanding..."

Caroline Barrett

"If you are after some wow factor for that special date or celebration - look no further. The degustation menu takes your taste buds on a journey..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"Great service, spectacular views. Quality wine and spirit list and amazing local food! A must do when in this cosmopolitan city. Jumped off the tower..."

Chris Kilpatrick

"Absolutely amazing experience here.Well worth the price.From the food to the views, customer service and they environment everything was..."

Kayla McMinn

"Absolutely wonderful place!! I took my wife here for Mothers Day and didn't realise that reservations were required, however the friendly staff saw..."

Charlie

"Went here for the first time to celebrate my mums 50th. We got the private dining room which was nice with stunning views. Service is excellent. We..."

Priscilla Khang

"Went for 3course meal for lunch on Saturday.Really enjoyed my experience with sugar club.Excellent service, amazing food and great view of..."

JungYun Lee

"Had an amazing night with work team. We had the 7 course degustation and loved it. The team were very helpful and friendly, they made sure we were..."

Lucinda Thai

"Ordered the crayfish linguine, soft-shelled crab, lamb, beef, aubergine, and peanut butter parfait for dessert. Highlight was the crayfish linguine,..."

Ben Ch

"Amazing service, and decadent food which was well presented and was an art piece in itself. We visited for Restaurant Month in 2015 and I would..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Came here last night for a birthday dinner :-) Was incredible the linguine was my fav dish, we got the 3 course option and was more than enough..."

Chloe-Mae

"WOW.......where do I start. we dined here the other night and the food was absolutely exquisite. bursting with flavour and looking like a work of..."

Jade :-)

"I am all for praise here. Fairly priced food. Good portions. Great environment. Attentive staff. I liked it. I would say the food is of excellent..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"Great Night out with my Wife for our Wedding Anniversary, Peanut butter dessert was The best ........ Staff were great fast service and made the..."

Paul Catterall

"My wife and I had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary at The Sugar Club. We have been wanting to go for a while and this was an..."

MSingh

"It was our 3rd visit to The Sugar Club & I must say they consistently 'get it right' - the perfect balance of kiwi friendliness & passionate foodie..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"The food was great. Our waiter Harry made our day! My niece and my father was so surprised when you sang happy birthday song to them! Thank you for..."

Ella Duan

"Absolutely top notch. Dined here for lunch & took advantage of the 3 course $59.00 deal which was awesome value. Everything about this place is..."

Sarah S

"Just can't get enough of this place! Went three times in the space of two weeks. Fantastic atmosphere, divine food and excellent service. The drinks..."

ET

"We went with two other couples for my husbands birthday and we're lucky enough to be seated in the private section. Our waiter was outstanding and..."

Helen Gyde

"Great place to go for something different. Interesting and refreshing menu with delicious fresh food, everything we ordered we enjoyed. Service was..."

Kathryn G

"Not surprisingly: loved the food, loved the view, loved the service, loved the decor, and loved the ambiance. Celebrated a birthday with the 7 course..."

Jenane Jenny Krishnaraj

"Spectacular view! And undoubtedly 5 star for the great service. Came here for the pre birthday celebration, I had a quick glance of the reservation..."

JJJiiiiAn

"My lovely friend got me the luxurious package which includes a very relaxing Spa treatment from East Day Spa and lunch at The Sugar Club ! I was..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"We went there to celebrate our first year wedding anniversary and it was amazing, from start to end. Service was impeccable, the location and view..."

Luciana Aguzzoli

"I love everything about this restaurant. the staff was so friendly, we felt really unique in this place. The waitress was so kind and she explain the..."

Rocio Lazaro Lopez

"Interesting menu, with some star dishes. Languistine was great, along with the crayfish linguine. Not consistent however, as the beef with..."

Carmel Henry

"Spectacular view and great atmosphere, we went for dinner and watched the sunset across harbour bridge. the crayfish linguine is amazing, best dish..."

Chelsea Chian

"Fantastic cocktails and the staff were on point. Beautiful venue and love bathrooms with individual towels for drying your hands. Will be back again..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Amazing food, great service, lovely cocktails, and a spectacular view. I dined for lunch and had 3 plates - starting with the famous crayfish pasta,..."

Lucia Florence

"Got treated to Birthday dinner at Sugar Club which I was extremely excited about. My partner and I weren't aware that they no longer provide..."

Mezza

"Being taken out by my lovely boyfriend reached a whole new level of extravagant at the sugar club. I find the fine dining experience to be a little..."

Skye Jutivaree

"I love everything about this restaurant. I loved the view, the service, the food! everything was perfect for any occasion. We had a 3 course each for..."

FlyingMonkey

"Went here for the seven course degustation with wine pairing and it was to die for! My favourites were the Waikanae crab entre, the pork belly and..."

Andrea Fernandez

"We treated ourselves to a decadent lunch towards the tail end of Restaurant Month. The Restaurant Month promotion is 3 dishes for $59, a discount of..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Excellent views making for a perfect venue if you are keen to impress. A bit pricey for breakfast but I am told that dinner is definitely worth it...."

Auckland Foodie

"Truly delightful experience, we celebrated our anniversary here with a table by the window. great service with friendly and helpful staff. The food..."

April Goode

"Lovely atmosphere and the go to place for special occasionsTwo mains and a dessert is surprisingly filling despite the seemingly small portions...."

Chihuo

"NIce atmosphere and awesome views of Auckland city. Dined here Tuesday 4 August. Ushered to our table promptly and the menu was explained. Once we..."

Justin

"I've been looking forward to my lunch here and it didn't disappoint. The view was amazing, the atmosphere relaxing and the food spectacular. The pb&j..."

Tash

"I've been looking forward to the Sugar Club experience for quite some time, coming in with high hopes I was very impressed. The ambiance was chilled,..."

Khoa Le

"The food was great! Love the lamb shoulder and chocolate sorbet. The service is excellent and thanks for giving me a belated birthday surprise,..."

Michelle

"Finally had the chance to try Peter Gordon's The Sugar Club for my birthday. I heard so much about the place and the food and frankly, I was..."

Oliver Samin

"A great location excellent friendly staff from around the world. The lamb dish was heavenly, the cheeses very different and interesting choices that..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Mothers Day treat at this restaurant and had a very enjoyable evening. The first thing I must comment on was the service. From being greeted to being..."

Chris Mcneill

"OMGAmazing foodAmazing views Great place to go for a special treat, taste buds sure got a work out.The pannacotta Kina..."

Miss Persistant

"TOTALLY AMAZING!!! Outstanding best service ever.... We came here for dinner and picked 3 different meal courses each and WOW the flavours - you can..."

Donna&Shane

"Truly outstanding service, decor, food, cocktails and the most amazing views of Auckland City (reserve the window seat looking a the harbour..."

Alwayseating

"This was my fourth visit to the sugar club and definitely not my last! We went for my friends birthday and they brought her out a few chocolates and..."

Sophie Ansell

"I have been to the Sugar Club twice now. One lunch and one dinner. The service is absolutely flawless. The attitude, their helpfulness and..."

Wanderlust

"I went here for a Saturday lunch and it is, in short, amazing! The venison rendang was to die for and the peanut butter parfait had me wanting to..."

KitKat

"Ok lets do the basics first. Lots of firsts for me here. Had Friday business lunch. Top knotch service. Every dish was well explained when served...."

Jay

"Was amazing, awesome staff, incredible food. One of the best dining experiences of my life. A great restaurant for a special occasion because it is..."

Lisa Kent

"Superb service , best view in Auckland Had a cosmopolitan which was not the best. the food itself is some of the best in Auckland, I am however not a..."

Shane Philiips

"Clearly the reviews for this restaurant say it all, and hey, it should. It's in a stunning location with a spectacular view and the menu is..."

Minily

"5 of us dined here for a late lunch. The purpose of this was to show our friend from the UK the skytower experience (without having to jump off it!)...."

Cazza Holland

"1st time: August 2014I went there for lunch time and it was really amazing experience. The price included 3 (small) dishes and free 24hrs valet..."

Tanz

"Had an excellent time. Great food and great service! We ended up ordering 5 dishes. The food is so good, we just wanted to try as much as we can. We..."

Don Shrimpton

"Beautiful food as you would expect, and fantastic views. Good service. Everything tasted just right, even the cheeseboard was immaculate. As far as a..."

Jzizzle

"The Sugar Club is the fourth restaurant opened by Peter Gordon who is a famous New Zealand-born, London-based chef. The restaurant is located on..."

Winny

"Wow. Wow. Wow. Love. It. Here. The food was OUTSTANDING. Would recommend anything. Love Peter Gordon's menu and dining structure. Our waiter was..."

Juliet Ede

"My husband and I enjoyed a beautiful dinner here for his birthday. Not only is the setting wonderful but the staff were attentive (but not too much)..."

Hannah Prior

"Best restaurant I have ever been to. Food was absolutely amazing and service was perfect! The view is stunning too! Recommend the lamb, crayfish and..."

Tessa Hall

"My partner and I had an excellent meal here. Was very impressed and will be returning. The staff gave outstanding service which made our experience..."

Sue Smith

"Love love love! Firstly free valet parking is awesome... i came here for a birthday celebration and we enjoyed two courses for lunch. We had..."

Holly D-T

"Went here for our wedding anniversary and was not disappointed ! Service was good and food was on point ! I opted for the 4 course and my husband got..."

Amanda Yim

"2nd time up here this time went for staff dinner for 3 course and ended up getting 6 courses for 3 amazing experience and very good food and service..."

Garry Trewin

"Ever since The sugar club opened I have been keen to check it out so when choosing a venue for our annual girls Christmas dinner it was an easy..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Wonderfully presented food. Lots of fresh colours and contrasting textures paired with a refreshing view. The menu is set up quite differently from..."

Rachel

"Located on the 53rd floor of the Sky Tower, The Sugar Club offers incredible panoramic views of Auckland City while you enjoy possibly the most..."

Sophia

"Came here for a celebration late Sunday lunch with a friend. My friend rang ahead to warn them I was Celiac and i was provided with gf bread and..."

Faroe3456

"The place was great but did not meet my expectation. The food was good, the service was excellent and the view was fantastic. However I was expecting..."

Moira McFarland

"Very flash, cocktails & service are great but the food wasn't that amazing considering the price and establishment. The dessert is a exception..."

Cole Saunders

"Beautiful food. Lovely service. The attention to detail is astounding.Now, I'm huge on quantity when it comes to food; taste/quality is..."

Adeline

"We came here the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. Dinner here includes the use of valet parking and a ride up the Sky Tower for free, so..."

Rice & Kai

"Amazing view and Fantastic food, need to improve bit on service but overall experience was good and I will definitely visit their..."

Joanna

"The Sugar Club is actually kinda cool.... Not as pretence and snobby as some people think. Peter Gordon does something different here. Firstly its on..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"We ate here for the first time last week and I was very impressed. The dining room was inviting yet understated and the service was fine. The menu..."

Gus

"Just an incredible experience I would recommend to anyone. The taste of every plate was beautiful. The new dessert menu was exquisite - I loved the..."

Rachel Haggerty

"Ate here for the second time. Amazing views; food which has to be experienced to be believed; every dish was great (except for the basil and olive..."

Hamish Caithness

"My husband and I dined at the Sugar Club last week and I feel I must compliment them. The Sugar Club delivered the whole package - fantastic staff..."

Janette Hos

"Best restaurant in Auckland.....now that fine dinning in Auckland is dying is great to have a place with the perfect views....great service and..."

Oscar

"We had the pleasure of dining here today . The food was amazing and we had a great waiter Graham. Every fish that we ordered was faultless. It was..."

Deborah Kay

"Wow! The Sugar Club is one of the best places I have been to!The spectacular view at sunset is one not to be missed.We were seated by the..."

Michelle Koizumi

"1 word, WOW. I dined here a couple of weeks ago with a girlfriend of mine and we were both incredibly impressed. More than just the food was the full..."

Mel

"Our group of 8 visited for lunch. Food was superb, as was the view and the Rose recommended divine! The staff were just lovely - knowledgeable and..."

Tania Hart

"Everything was fabulous. The views were awesome, the décor, the service, and of course the food. I tried dishes that I normally wouldn't eat, like..."

Birdy

"We had lunch here on Monday.Superb views, Classy staff.The food options were varied - Small plates, I had 5Scallops Pakora Duck breast..."

Glenn Town

"This is the best of the best when it comes to service and food. Amazing. I am not a massive fan of the sky tower location, but I will be in the..."

Paul

"Well what can I say? Dining at The Sugar Club was excellent. The service was impeccable, the food was to die for and the view was..."

Joanne

"Having been to The Sugar Club in the UK, when the excuse came along with a birthday celebration we took it.Initially thrown as to whether this..."

Matt Cullum

"Wow wow wow, what an incredible dining experience. It's nice to be in Peter Gordon's new restaurant after celebrating my birthday at Dine when it had..."

Emma Creighton

"Our group of seven celebrated an important family birthday at The Sugar Club and enjoyed a memorable evening of fine wine, fab food and excellent..."

Rae Towers

"What an amazing restaurant. I would highly recommend eating here if you get the chance.We had a group of 11 people dine here and everyone..."

Rebecca Lawson

"I believe this is its first weekend opened, however it doesn't show! Extremely polished in all aspects and the food was well deserving of a great..."

Sandy R

"You don't get to dress up and feel super fancy at a top (literally ;) ) location very often in Auckland. This place gives its visitors the..."

Loritaa

"As fans of Gordon's food my wife and I decided to try Sugar Club back in February and it was delightful, good service, a great wine list, and the..."

Andre Cesar Botelho Vidoto

"I had a lovely brunch here and highly recommend for a premium dining experience that you'd love to dress up for. Don't be deterred by the minimum $35..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Peter Gordon’s Sugar Club Auckland has recently opened up, since the closure of ‘Dine by Peter Gordon’, also run by SkyCity, but in Federal..."

Alistair Ross

"Overall a good dining experience. We went here as a group of 4 on a Saturday night. It was busy. We sat in the lounge first and each had a..."

Food Dilemma

"Our server, Ken was amazing. Food was delicious and paced really well. My daughter loved her chicken mains. The lamb was wonderful. Shoutout to Adel..."

Kim Burnside

"The food was sensational. I don’t think I have ever had such great lamb! The wine and cocktail menu is extensive and delicious!! The view is..."

Sarah K

"We did the degustation menu. Absolutely brilliant. The food was amazing - even the things I wouldn’t normally jump at were fabulous. The bread and..."

Elise Rogers

"Thank you Sugar club really enjoyed the hospitality with an amazing dishes and not forgetting tue beautiful sunset view .Booked the evening for the..."

Nancy Swamy

"I would give 6 out of 5 stars. I forgot the name of the girl who served us on 19th nov , 8:30 booking for dhara with the long braided hair was..."

Dhara Patel

"Phenomenal. Staff were friendly, polite and accommodating. Food was delicious to say the least and we thoroughly enjoyed the tasting menu and wine..."

James Mitchell

"Great experience, great service and with a view to match. The food was all delicious, well seasoned and the cocktails do not disappoint. Low lights,..."

Jina Hong

"My wife and I came here as our "splurge" dinner during our honeymoon in New Zealand and we will remember it forever. The food, the views, the..."

Kevin Sauer

"Yes, yes, any time yes! Fantastic time! Excellent cocktails ! Very cozy and inviting interior design. Very kind and attentive stuff. Excellent choice..."

Deanna

"Fancy place, excellent customer service, delicious food, and outstanding view. I like everything about this restaurant. The staff was very friendly,..."

Rosie When

Big Fish Eatery

89/100 (2724 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Was so excited to try this place. Ordered karaage chicken, drunken noodles, ceviche and the soft shell crab bao to share and they were all super..."

Libby Jane

"Ordered the pork belly and chicken bao. Pad Thai and the beef and then the cookie skillet. Was expecting the chicken to be fried but it was grilled..."

#fatlyfe

"I love this place. Have eaten here and ordered takeaways many times. The food is always consistently good and freshly prepared, it gets busy so it..."

Angelhazer

"WOW! We ordered takeaway tonight (during Level 3) and the customer service and food was a 10/10. Love supporting local businesses and Big Fish Eatery..."

Courtz Lane

"Arrived and instantly greeted by staff, waited 5 minutes for a table.Relaxed atmosphere 👍🏼Ordered the following:- Beef..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Well trained staff and amazing food. The only down for us is the location... but as what others say its a hidden gem, it lives up to it as its hidden..."

Charmed Foodie

"This place was the BOMB!! Love how the staff just looks after every table.. The place is very neat, and beautiful.To top it off, the food..."

Lee

"The food here always taste amazing and fresh. We ordered the karage chicken, drunken noodles, sashimi and soft shell crabSashimi was smaller..."

Sophie Wang

"Had dinner together with workmates, it a very lovely place to go. The food was beautiful and big enough serve, the drink they made are amazing...."

Ariel Yang

"Great little hidden cafe. Although hidden, there are a lot of people here. The service was great. We had the lunch set with ramen and..."

Darren Big Belly

"Best sashimi I had ever! Had the ribs and drunken noodle, good quality of ingredients but flavours were just okay, nothing special. Overall 8/10,..."

Tom Lê

"3 girls went for dinner for the first time. It was rather a bit hard to find the restaurant in the dark but having plenty of parking is good. Staff..."

H Kawamoto

"Nestled down a random side street in penrose you will find big fish eatery. I have had this place on my mind for a long time and tonight found the..."

Flippynz

"I think this place has to be my next ultimate favourite. Everything about it is great, the staff, the food, the atmosphere. I usually take a lot of..."

Crackerjacker

"Awesome little place to eat at, food was very delicious, chill and relaxing vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. It was very busy and the food came out..."

Michelle. N

"A group of us came here for lunch, and honestly none of us could complain about our food at all! I had the beef tacos and they were delish. Three of..."

Amber Wilson

"It’s pricey but Yum!! My favourite place for Pad Thai and their Chicken Karage. To top it off customer service is awesome, atmosphere warm...."

Leonardo Clarke

"Really amazing pad thai and soft shell crab but found the chick karaage way too sweet for my liking but really impressed with the selection of..."

Eileen Shakana

"Drove past this place countless times without even realising this place existed. Great I stopped by as this will become a regular for me. The fried..."

Amindha Fernando

"Great atmosphere and service was excellent. The Pork/prawn salad and Tuna tataki was yum. Salmon and beef dishes we had were just okay. Would come..."

Seni. O

"Great place with friendly staffs with clean environment. Love their chicken karage and teppanyaki beef, beef tako & spicy fried noodle. Highly..."

Peggy Lew

"We ordered the Drunken Noodles and Soft Shell Crab.The noodles were definitely enough to share between at least three people, it was..."

Vivian C

"The food at Big Fish just keeps on getting better after each visit. Must have is the duck and lychee salad and of course the butterly scrumptious..."

Spat

"Big Fish Eatery has delicious food! I always enjoy the teriyaki salmon and bulgolgi beef dishes. The karaage chicken is a great smaller shared plate..."

Teresa Lee

"The best baos in town! Staff are friendly even through the busy crowds. Was great eating authentic Asian cuisine. Also... don’t forget to try the..."

KIM

"Always a classic - and I'm so happy that even after all these years, they have stuck to their laurels and continued to do what they do best - to the..."

Anastacia

"The food was tasty and filling. I’m a big eater and between my friend and I we ordered two small and one large to share. And that was..."

Valkyrie Toia-Pera

"Can't fault Big Fish Eatery at all. The food was fantastic, I had the Sashimi and it was some of the best I have had. Partner had the Pork Bao and..."

Anna

"Ambience 4/5Food 4.5/5Service 4/5Had a great experience.staff was friendly, attentive and accommodating. Was quick to refill my..."

Jho Meets Food

"Very nice place to eat and hang out. place is slightly small, but i hope they will expand in future. staffs are very friendly. food serving size..."

Mr4saken

"I absolutely love the food here, it is by far my favourite to go to place for good noodles, Salmon and sushi! don’t also forget to try their..."

Ask_Sia

"This was my third time to visit here “Big fish”. Pad thai is little bit salty but others are perfect. Especially cookie dough!! Everyone need to..."

김성희

"Never eaten in at this restaurant, but got take away and the food was exceptional. Keep meaning to go back, especially as they do BYO, which will..."

Maria

"Very interesting fusion dishes; the lychee duck salad was a delightful surprise. Cookie dough desserts are unlike anything I’ve tried before - the..."

Linda

"Tempura crab is quite good! I love the beef one , but feel a little bit disappointed with spice chicken, not spicy not all, and too much ginger and..."

Oceane

"I have been to this restaurant a hand full of times now and every time has been absolutely amazing. Food & service 10/10. Although restaurant is..."

ES**

"This is a usual spot for us. Love the matcha cookie dough dessert albeit the quantity has shrunk a little I feel. Big salmon platter and Akuma ribs..."

J Eats

"Tried to book this place twice before no success, fully booked. Lucky we made it this time but still people in the queue. Simple modern fusion..."

CocoOnFire

"Yum super sweet and rich, green tea cookie dough. Chewy exterior and a gooey hot interior, topped with a cold scoop of ice cream. This dessert is one..."

Food2belly

"Good Flavour of asian fusion. But some of them too salty for me. Dessert are all quite nice, staffs friendly and professional. All ingredients are..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really loved all the food at this place! Far from home but we planned to have dinner here before heading into Mt Smart 😊 sashimi is delicious, so..."

Bayley

"Big Fish Eatery is our number 1 spot for dates and catch ups with friends. Their food is consistently amazing and I am so glad they brought back the..."

Shannon Boyce

"We came here on a busy Thursday night. The inside space was a bit of squeeze and no one greeted or came to check us until we tried to walked a closer..."

Adrianna

"Had a business dinner here, food was amazing & quick service. We had several different dishes and they were all excellent. Will be back definitely...."

4beachlife

"I had a wonderful meal here on a Saturday afternoon with friends. It was quiet around 2pm and we ordered chicken bao (pork belly bao was..."

Kellie Ngaire

"Really good. There’s nothing on the menu that I wouldn’t get and we have tried everything. Portions are generous and right for the price...."

Kelvin

"Wow. Yes. Definitely go prepared to spend money but prepared to have some of the best fish you've ever had. Stunning dishes, beautifully presented...."

Brigitte Todd

"Made a reservation and got a great table by a window. Nice interior and cool ambience for dinner except that there was a DJ in the bar section so it..."

Maria Hernandez

"Went to Big Fish Eatery for lunch on a weekday. Location is a little hidden away, but mind you they were busy as. We arrived at around 12noon and a..."

Jade Lim

"Just excellent! Nice atmosphere, pleasant interior, friendly staff and this taste! It is really worth the prices! It’s too hard to describe the..."

Jane

"very cost-efficient lunch- just $20. I love the teriyaki chicken sooo much！ The taste of rice in this restaurant is awesome. Fresh salmon and nice..."

Chloeliliny

"My partner and I came on two separate occasions within a span of a week (yes we are guilty of being one of the very many people who came to the area ..."

Tee

"Came here for a friends birthday dinner. The pork belly bao and the cookie dough icecream are definitely the best dishes on the menu. Also ordered..."

Food?

"Ahmygad! Soooooo good. Plus free delivery! Salmon 10/10 so good holy moly. Yum crab, yum bao... But need delivery of the cookie dough, craving not..."

Krista Scelly

"Went on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was packed. Thankfully booked in advance through zomato which was easy. Between two we ordered..."

Riddhi

"It is hard to remind myself we were in Penrose not Ponsonby. This gem looks so out of place and the food is so out of this world. The Pork Belly Bao..."

Genuben

"This is our go-to place. Everything we’ve had have been amazing. The pork bao is really good. I definitely recommend it. We tried soft shell crab,..."

Yearoftherooster51

"A special hidden gem in Penrose, fantastic fresh food, great to see the Bao back, my go to is the Tako salad however they have a great range of food..."

Brent Elston

"I only have love for this place. I have been many times and have not been let down once. Their deserts are amazing. I recommend the drunken noodles..."

Lily.T

"I have been here a couple of times now and love it but haven't taken photos!My favourite dish is the drunken noodles minus the squid - the..."

SL

"Sooooo good! You need to make a reservation well in advance they are very busy but it’s well worth it. Big size portions and very reasonable price...."

Lucia Gardner

"Brought my partner here for our anniversary dinner and we loved it! I wanted to order more but im already full! Ive ordered their best sellers and it..."

Celani Atienza

"Great food and good services from this restaurant. Highlight dishes from me was their Pork Belly Bao, Mongolian Lamb, Drunken Chicken, Beef..."

Augustine Tea

"I’ve been here a fair few times now. Highly recommend their Mongolian lamb and karaage chicken. Not authentic but still really tasty. I was really..."

Yuko Saito

"Love the food at Big Fish Eatery. Whether it's a workday lunch or weekend dinner, the food here is exceptional and will surely please all the picky..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Been here many times and food is always good. Just love the prawns they use, big and juicy. A pity the sambal prawns with rice is no longer on the..."

Little Borneo Girl

"This is a Pam Asian restaurant tucked away in Penrose - easy to miss. We ate here on a Saturday night and the atmosphere was vibrant. Karrache..."

Paki

"I didnt take any photo this time around because i was on a date 😉Now...you definitely want to make reservation even for 2 people. The..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Was here 2 mths ago. Love the CK Pad Thai, sushi, tuna tartare and soft shell crab. The dark choc cookie dough was delicious. The only disappointment..."

3leos3

"This place is an absolute hidden gem in Penrose, I highly recommend. I have been here several times. The food is delicious and bursting with flavour...."

J.T547

"Food is always fresh and absolutely delicious. Very reasonably priced! It's our date night go-to. Highly recommend the sambal chili..."

Amz Ravlich

"Great find, hidden gem! Tucked away in the industrial area is thus fantastic pan Asian cuisine joint. We had beautiful Japanese cuisine, friendly and..."

DC

"Hands down one of the best Japanese/fusion places I have been to in Auckland. Just recently came back from a trip to Japan and the sashimi is on par..."

Alix King

"My friend took me here for brunch and it was so yum that I revisited it 3 times within 2 months. The Lychee duck salad is my personal favourite,..."

Evelyn Chen

"The food was so good, we went back the following week.CONS: A bit pricey PROS: The food was beyond what we've expected. It's a legit..."

JR

"Food 4/5Decoration 3/5Price 4/5We ate here first few times when Big Fish newly opened and had a great impression. We came back last..."

Bella Luv Food

"This place is my go to restaurant. I always order the pork belly bao, karage chicken and the fried rice. The cookie in the skillet is amazing too...."

The Kai King

"I didn’t bother booking a reservation for this place because I naively thought that being a week night it wouldn’t be full. Fortunately for them..."

Miura Elikana

"The food was very delicious and flavourful. Service was good as well. I especially like the jalopeño sauce with the soft shell crab. I do find the..."

Wilson Shum

"Cookie dough desert is so good!!!!!!!!!! Had the pad Thai because of its reviews and was definitely tasty - would go back try more on the menu...."

Hope

"We ordered a range of dishes to share and everything was delicious. Though presentation wise it was fairly normal, the food tasted amazing. My..."

Food.review.nz

"Keep seeing posts from King of Cheat Meals here and even on the day we booked so we really had to come by. Service is a bit slow but was a rather..."

Jeffie

"Definitely one of my favourite restaurants! Their food is delicious and the staff were great! Everything we ordered tasted immaculate! The only bad..."

Hazel Mesina

"I have heard so many great things about this place, but in reality it far exceeded any expectations!The ambience was cosy relaxing. They..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Deserves its reputation! Go with a big group and fill up on food. Everything is designed for sharing, and it's fantastic. Amazing tasting food and..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Pad Thai 4.5/5Tuna Sashimi 5/5 Chicken karage 3/5 (chicken was too thin (very little amount of chicken for $16. Looks big coz of corn..."

Leo Dilshan

"Overall an excellent restaurant, super tasty food plus takeaway options, great value, BYO - I'm going back, you've got to try itFood: Quite..."

Mark Burney

"Had a wonderful dinner here last night. Tucked away behind some shops, this place is amazingly decorated with both intimate and more open tables. We..."

Hannah Gear

"I love this place!! My top Asian fusion place to go. Only downside for them is that they don't open on Sundays as other days are busy. I always go..."

Lily Chow

"Great food great environment. Booking most necessary most nights of the week.The fried rice is a must have. all ingredients on the menu are..."

Yuki Seko

"Came here for dinner a while ago. Shared the karage chicken for an entree with my friend. It was nice and juicy chicken and the sauce with it was..."

Hilary Campbell

"Love this place, would have given 5 stars if they still did their pork belly bao! Took the best item off the menu besides their cookie dough ice..."

Tayla Williams

"First time here and very impressive. The tuna tataki has this wonderful balance between salty & citrus that literally pops on the palette. Staff..."

Jim Tomato

"Little bit out of the way for us coming from the shore, good quick service, friendly staff, the place looked clean, food is between average and good,..."

Saif Nouri

"Ordered delivery for lunch at work and was impressed with the sushi! Salmon sushi was fresh and tasty, loved it and highly recommend. However..."

Amy Pega

"Great little restaurant in the commercial area of Penrose. The chilli Edamame was absolutely beautiful. Enjoyed the soft shell crab. The Lime..."

Forkingfamished

"The Karaage Chicken was disappointing, I've had better elsewhere, soft shell crab was tasteless. Pai Thai was great, I could've asked for it to be..."

Manoj Patel

"Got food delivered to my house from Big Fish tonight after reading the rave reviews. I'm happy and satiated to say that my high expectations were..."

Yan Zeng

"Hidden gem, found out about this place when my siblings suggested their Cookie Dough Dessert. I had no idea this place also served Pad Thai..."

Noa Ng Lam

"I was a little disappointed to hear that they no longer sell the pork belly bao, but nevertheless they still do AMAZING food. The service is good..."

Peneueta Willis

"Great food- the ribs were so tender and literally just came off the bones, miso cod to die for (definitely something I would order again), duck and..."

Paola Gee

"It was a bit hard to find as its down the back of a built up area but it was super lovely.It has a funky and unique feel and our waitress was..."

Roy Kaumavae

"Awesome and amazing food. Big Fish has become my go to eatery for special ocassions and good times. They have never failed to leave me happy and..."

Akshay Deo

"Great variety of food which is full of flavour and beautifully presented. The sashimi is some of the best I’ve had. Good amount of space for big..."

Amanda Dunn

"Dined here on my 21st Birthday for 20 people. We got the whole outside eating area to ourselves. Service was faster than expected for the amount of..."

Chandler Williams

"First time here for a friend birthday, asian fusion food and was really busy on a Saturday night, luckily we did booked. Food was good, well..."

Roger DD

"My first visit and it won't be my last. This place is located in a odd location but its worth a visit, if you are following google maps it will take..."

Preet Singh

"Yes this restaurant is in a fairly unusual place but it is well worth the visit. It has a really interesting menu and the flavours of the dishes..."

Stu

"I think I have tried almost everything in this place, and absolutely love them. Auckland’s best restaurant. Highly recommend to book before you go...."

Tina Sunjin Lim

"Love big fish eatery food was sooooo goood. Would definitely indulge there again 👌👌 The white chocolate cookue dough pie is by far one of my..."

Laz Irie Tiare Tyla

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Went to big fish for lunch today. Ordered lychee duck salad, karaage chicken and teriyaki salmon.Salad appears to be new flavour combo, lots..."

Vivienne_Moo

"We booked a table here for a group of four for 6.30pm and I'm glad we did because the place was full. The ambiance was fantastic and staff were..."

Jullian Kauie

"Wow this place is a hidden gem in the industrial area but near my workplace (which is in the middle of nowhere :D). Had pad thai for lunch and it was..."

Keith

"Tried this one out of curiosity from all the positive feedbacks on Zomato.For starter we ate pork belly kung bao. Its sauce was delectable..."

Benz Chan

"What a pleasant surprise! Tucked in an industrial complex, this place is a gem! We had the soft shell crab (one of the best ive had in auckland), pad..."

TonyF3

"Big Fish Eatery has quickly become one of my favourite restaurants! The salmon is always delicious and I also love the pork belly bao and soft shell..."

Sachin Sarin

" loved loved this hidden place. The ambiance is nice and lively and their food goes with their theme. We were a group of 4 and we ordered to..."

Nidhi

"nice food and good environment. Come here with family and they enjoy it. Staff are very Helpful and give good advice for ordering.Very happy..."

Stefani03

"I was invited to try the Big Fish Eatery the other day as my birthday dinner. It was not far from where I live and by the time I arrived the place..."

Bevan Chuang

"Just had lunch at Big Fish eatery in Penrose. Service from Anthony was top notch 10/10 the food Devine, great atmosphere. would strongly recommend...."

Karyn Jacobsen

"New favourite restaurant. The best thing so far is the prawn sushi - best i have ever had. cant wait to go back so that i can try more..."

Tapita

"The soft shell crab was recommend to us by the waitress. I'm glad we ordered it, the crab was crunchy with the flesh sweet and tasty. The cookies..."

Andrew Su

"Food was all around excellent. Everything felt fresh and the meat was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I ordered a variety of sharing dishes, the..."

Jordan J Smith

"This was our second visit. On a Friday night it pays to book - and it's a great sign to see a place in an industrial area so packed! The food..."

Food And People

"Amazing food and reasonable price. Fed 4 adults and 2 children for $92. Hapuka is so moist and perfectly cooked. Exceptional food. Definately need to..."

Nick Kennedy

"The food here is delicious. We went in a large group but it was perfect because we ordered different dishes and got to taste a lot of them. Love the..."

MrsHosea

"Turned up without a booking on a busy Friday night around 8pm with my newborn and without much hope to get a table. The waiter who served us first..."

M FERNANDO

"Awesome dining experience loved the food, service and atmosphere. The Share Salmom dish was amazing.Will definitely be back to try more...."

Cilla J J Sarah

"Kay Vea & I went last night to this little spot close to home. First impression was how it was nicely tucked away in an industrial area. Given it..."

Kai Mai

"Location: I will say it's a hidden gem because It's located away from the main road. Even better it's closer to home! #WinningAlthough we..."

Kay Vea

"We ordered the Karaage chicken, the Soft shell crab, a pad Thai and a sambal as well as a sushi roll. This was enough to fill up four people (two..."

Dxlche

"Forth times I've been to this place still doing great. Good quality food with a reasonable price, and decent environment. Karaage Chicken always the..."

Kary Luo

"We got the Tuna Tataki, Lychee Duck Salad, Mongolian Lamb, Salmon and White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate cookie dough. Tuna Tataki was..."

Oksana Zhang

"Ponsonby quality at Penrose price. Every dish is amazing. Bring a bunch of friend and order 2-3 mains dishes and your choice small/sides. Definitely..."

Michael Wang

"Nice food, nice environment.we been there as a group,really nice service. Staff are very friendly. There is a private area to holding a small..."

Lawrence L

"The pad Thai prawns,karache chicken, bogoghi beef and pork belly bao were amazing.. loved the dark cookie dough and the staff were so..."

Raylena Peters

"Visited Big Fish Eatery twice and have been very impressed on both occasions. The food is delicious, favourites would be Karage Chicken & Pork Bao...."

Kelly

"Lovely food (I had lemongrass and ginger chicken) and, but had to wait over an hour for food (it wasn't that busy), and our tables food all came out..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Nice food particularly if you love sea food, but some choice of meats too. Not the best ambience but reasonably practical. The outer facade is a..."

Suhail Rizwy

"Perhaps it's the hidden, almost secretive location (which added to the intrigue), or the fusion style menu with dishes ranging from Japanese,..."

Marmite_ninja

"Their lemongrass & ginger chicken is probably the most mouth watering thing you can get. The tanginess of flavour especially from the ginger hits a..."

Tavita Milford

"So refreshing to see great service and kindness in the hospitality industry, my mate and I had lunch yesterday here, from the moment I made the..."

Cesar Luis

"Really nice food, ambience and service.Reasonably priced and dishes are generous in portions. Overall pretty..."

Ahmad Al

"Enjoyed my time at Big Fish last night. I love their menu, there's lots of variety so you can be sure there'll be something that gets you excited to..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Highly recommend making a reservation as this place is hugely popular. Came here once for a dinner date and the second time for a family dinner. The..."

Y Anne

"under lots of recommendations I finally made it to Big fish ~ there are some parking outside which helped. Ordered: Karange chicken, lemon & ginger..."

Try_something_new

"Super delicious! We have come here on several occasions, both in a large group and also just as a couple. This place has ever disappointed..."

Mindy Song

"This little place is always busy for dinner so you definitely need to book. Lots of nice reasonably priced Asian fusion dishes, my faves being the..."

Fitfoodie

"Very good restaurant. Great food, good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Went with a group and tried a little bit of a few dishes. The soft shell crab and..."

Brett

"Friday night, dinner (6pm) party of 2. Edit: came here again for dinner with friends 26/06/08. Still, great service, Amazing food!..."

Sarah

"Love this place! We started to come here when it was quite and not very well known..they offered free cookie dough dessert back then and i loved it!..."

Livi

"This is going to be one of my regular eateries- Delicious Japanese fusion dishes and very nice decor.We didn't make a booking and were..."

Rachel Hui

"Been eager to come back to Big Fish. My boyfriend celebrated his birthday here on a Wednesday night and this place was packed! We noticed there were..."

LilMiss Foodie

"We visited Big Fish at 9pm on Saturday evening and the place is booked. I booked a few days prior and they called to confirm earlier on..."

Marie

"Love this place, been here a few times and the food is so good, as is the service. My go to is defiantly the dragon roll really nice with a good..."

Simone Halstead

"I really wanted to try this place out after I saw a picture of the cookie dough dessert on facebook. Finally had the time to go yesterday, I must say..."

Sharon

"general dishes. flavor didn't leave too much impression but looks good. Waitresses always busy and we need to wait for the order a bit long time...."

Geena Han

"The Bao was super delicious just super yummmy.... definetly would get over and over again .... I am yet to try other food but other than that 10/10..."

Pita N Terri Timoti

"Pleasantly surprised by this spot after hearing good things. The food was really great - the sashimi was fantastic melt in your mouth quality, and..."

Ziggyscratch

"Chef's special: Prawn sashimi with chilli garlic and lemon sauce is absolutely delicious!! Will melt in your mouth. Great ambience and excellent..."

PPN

"Went there with a big group of friends. We got to try a bit of everything. The fusion styles food was average but I loved the soft shell crab. That..."

Alysieepie

"Remarkable experience tonight with BigFish! Thank you in advance for delivering a fantastic time. Extremely honored to be served by such warm hearted..."

Jun Baik

"Went here for my birthday dinner and people were right, would never have found this place if I wasn't actively looking for it. I loved the akuma ribs..."

Karina Siew

"It's been around a while but I don't know why I haven't heard of it till now. Is it because it's in Penrose? Don't let that fool you. I managed to..."

Ben K

"Big fish is a real fusion of Asian tastes. I mainly found it to be of Malaysian type flavors. We had prawn and soy beans in Sambal sauce. Soft..."

Ann R

"Finally went here! All the dishes were really good as expected - definitely recommend the beef teppanyaki, bao buns and soft shell crab. Only let..."

Samantha Jamieson

"Wow what a place. Delicious food. Great service. Everything we had was outstanding. The little salad was super tasty. We started with the soft shell..."

Richard Sharpe

"Really delicious food was so surprised at how good it was definitely making it a regular go to for sure especially for the dessert!! Service was..."

Nicole Kupu

"One of my favourite restaurants now, place is clean, great customer service. We ordered their salmon, tuna tataki and pad thai, food was delicious!..."

Christina

"came here finally.. nice and clean and plenty of food choices.. pork belly bao, cornflake chicken and teriyaki salmon was delish and would order..."

Grace Sifa

"Just another great review for a great place 🤷🏻‍♀️Can't fault the place it's seriously sooo good..Pays to book as the place..."

Samantha

"Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent staff. Although we dined here as a very large group we were all treated the same and food came out..."

Felicity Williams

"Awesome place overallGreat Service, nice placeWe ordered: miso hapuka (which was nicely cooked,but tasted alright) Soft shell..."

Elsa

"Rule #1 before going here, is that booking a table is A MUST! Book earlier to get a better seating. It is quite a small restaurant so it gets very..."

Keana Dela Cruz

"Delicious food. A no-frills decor with the sole focus of serving great dishes. Very very busy - allow for more than normal prep time. Well worth the..."

Malcolm Drego

"I've dined here several times and the food is always good. The service is a bit average at times. The quality of their dishes is top notch and the..."

Chuchueats

"Great food with excellent service! What a great restaurant in such a inconspicuous location.The white chocolate cookie dough dessert is highly..."

Tee

"Had lunch here yesterday with my husband and the food, aaaamazing! This is now added to our fave place to eat. Karaage chicken, pork belly bao and..."

Nef Rosales-Palanas

"The dishes themselves are not fusion. They just have dishes from different places.We ordered Dragon roll, hamachi sashimi, sambal chicken,..."

K

"One of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. I use to work nearby and we would often order our food and have it delivered to us at work. They do..."

JJ Jenkins

"Yummy meal! Favourite item ordered was the ribs (delicious succulent little morsels with a little bit of spice) closely followed by the aubergine..."

Holly Blythe

"This amazing little place is tucked away somewhere that'd you never expect to find. It's a very cute environment but still has a night time glow that..."

Izzy Walker

"The cookie dough desserts are absolutely delicious, never tasted a cookie dessert as yum as there ones.. definitely recommend going there it's worth..."

Helena

"Good service. Awesome food, coffee and dessert too die for! My whole family was definitely very impressed. This was our first visit and we will be..."

Rohit Sharma

"Food: The food here was pretty awesome. I'd recommend the chicken karaage, the sashimi, the soft shell crab and especially the cookie dessert! Soo..."

NCC1701

"Absolutely delicious! Ordered the miso scallops, beef bulgogi and duck salad, couldn't fault any of them. Tasty, fresh ingredients at great prices-..."

Ella Verberne

"It had to be done - I love cookies 😋🍪. You all know what I'm talking about, those delectable cookie pies we have allllll seen online! Yes they..."

Monique Porteous

"The South East Asian and North East Asian fusion food here is really amazing. And if you enjoy sharing food with friends and family that is the..."

Daniel Lee

"Definitely recommend to book in advance as this place is crazy busy during lunch. Ordered the spiced eadame beans and the portion is very generous...."

Priscilla Khang

"Best fusion Asian food ever!!!! I go here atleast once a month and have never been disappointed even once! Love their Mongolian lamb, teppanyaki beef..."

Shruti Pathak

"After seeing some raving reviews on Zomato and hear very good things from colleagues who have dined here for Christmas lunches we finally had the..."

Kelly

"Soft shell crab is really yummy with prompt attentive service. A very high standard of presentation of all their dishes and food is great for..."

Juliana Boyce

"The best Asian fusion restaurant I've been so far! Good food, ambiance and service! A full package of a 5 rating restaurant for sure. After our first..."

Erika Tutiya

"So excited to find this hidden gem close to work and will definately utilise the evening delivery service for night shift! Food was amazing so tasty,..."

Samitches

"Awesome service, food was delish and it came out fast!, cookie dough is the best!!Would highly recommend this place to anyone. I will..."

Michelle Tovi

"Great restaurant hidden in an industrial area in Penrose. I found out about their Monday night special and was very excited to try it out. We..."

Misty

"i have been here 2 times, nice interior, great customer service, the food was great.BUT the Bugolgi beef taste TOO salty and it doesnt really..."

Ellen Tcl

"Went here tonight for dinner with my 2 sisters before the Coldplay concert. We didn't pre-book and when we arrived there was no free tables...."

Saskia Kiefte

"Fantastic food at a great price! Service was really good, ordered the Teriyaki Salmon, Taylor made fried rice, California roll and two cookie dough..."

Micah

"I've very glad that big fish is close to my office as we can either walk or get an extremely quick delivery at any given lunchtime. The..."

Ben Ch

"Went there on a busy Friday night. Had to wait like 10-15 minutes outside to get a table. Staff was friend and attentive.We ordered ;-..."

ACO

"Service: 5/5Wait time: 4.5/5Environment: 4.5/5Food Quality: 5/5Food Quantity: 5/5Price range: $25+ ppThe food is..."

Tony Ma

"I have been here for lunch and dinner. I would recommend booking in for both We booked in for 1230 and it was very busy.. carparks were difficult to..."

KG

"Been here a few times. Affordable, good service and good food.Have pretty much had everything on the menu lol.I enjoyed the tuna tataki,..."

I_like_pickles

"Love this place looks. Gets busy so be warned. Pork belly bao are exceptional. I'm working my way through the menu. Sambal chicken I can also highly..."

FJ

"Came here for a family lunch one Friday. Kept seeing reviews come up for this place and as we only live down the road thought we would try it. And..."

Chloe-Mae

"Had a family dinner here and it was so good! As we were quite a big party it was advised the food wouldn't come out at the same time, but each dish..."

Lisa

"Came here for lunch with my bf the other day (defs book a table beforehand as this place is always full) and I'm in love with the food. Soft..."

Claudia

"Spontaneous dinners are always the best, especially when its "q" time with mamabear. Thought I'd take mumsy out for a little saturday appreciation,..."

Denz

"Called on a saturday night and was told they are fully booked but they would take my number and call if anything changes. Within 10 minutes i get a..."

Athena

"Finally tried this place! Hidden away off the busy Great South Rd, it’s not the easiest to find if you’re unfamiliar with the area. But once you..."

HJ

"Everything is good. The food is delicious and the staffs are very friendly. It just a litte hard to find a park. The price is acceptable. Feel..."

Lee Sarang

"Love this place! Food are great and reasonably priced. There is a variety of food to choose from which is also great. Customer service is excellent..."

Alix

"Love this place, normally I need to travel to Ponsonby or CBD (I live in howick) for creative and delicious meals like this.. but here its only half..."

Charlotte Timoti

"Delicious food - sambal was too good. Nice ambience, parking is an issue and location is ok. Desserts are really good, nice after work Friday night..."

Taran

"amazzzzzzzzzingggg food!! amazing service! only downfall at the moment is they do not have liquor :-/ however is in works! Would definitely go again..."

Chetan Harry

"My fiance and I came across this place online on a Saturday night and thought let's give it a go. I tried calling twice to book a reservation but..."

Wayne Willis

"Went to dine at big fish after reading all the crazy hype reviews online. We are the mixed sashimi, soft shell crab, beef bulgogi, the salmon tataki..."

Michael Smith

"Yum yum yum! After reading heaps of great reviews and seeing loads of photos, we decided to venture out to Penrose to see what it's all about. Big..."

Kate Key

"I have been wanting to go to the Big Fish Eatery for a while now and managed to go last week. Everything on the menu looked delicious and..."

Giorgia Webster

"One of the best kept secrets in this part of the city. Really flavoursome food, immaculately presented and reasonably priced. The cookie dough white..."

Alex

"I love this place - the service is good, attentive and friendly. I have tried quite a range of items in their menu. Some really good - sashimi,..."

Jane

"Recommend the pork belly bao, chicken karaage, spider roll and the cookie dough dessert. Busy and buzzing atmosphere, attentive service. Will be..."

Angela

"This hidden gem is amazing! It's on the main road but you won't know about it unless you're a local or look really carefully. My cousin..."

Queena

"I read and saw lots of reviews & photos of the place on social media and had high expectation with the place. Finally I had a chance to go on..."

Tanz

"The great thing about social media is that you get to hear about awesome new restaurants that you may not normally know about - Big Fish Eatery is..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here for dinner. The place is tucked away amongst businesses so its very easy to miss. The interior is quite comforting. The staff are very..."

Jamez Hill III

"Omg, best kept secret in auckland. Never even know it was there. Beautiful food. Flavours are amazing. We had the pork, soft shell crab and pad Thai...."

Trish

"Big Fish Eatery is a great spot for trying out a range of asian-inspired dishes that don't lack taste or authenticity.My favourite was..."

Knorisheats

"After hearing and reading such great reviews about this place, I couldn’t wait to check it out, despite the location being a wee while away from..."

Charlene Weaver

"Great little restaurant for a casual dining experience. In a very weird place, being the bank. Which was a bit uninviting. Food was amazing only..."

Lilly Christine

"Definitely a delicious eat. Although my fried rice was a bit too salty and oily for my liking, my father and girlfriend both enjoyed their meal. The..."

Eddie Liu

"Tried Big Fish for the first time last night. Pork Belly Bao was nice but reasonably basic. The bao was fluffy and delicious, but the pork was just..."

Miah Dixon

"Best watery in the area for sure. The sushi is Devine - some of the best I've had in Auckland - the vegetarian is especially good. The rice meals are..."

Pamela Mansell

"Big Fish is an eatery in a rather out of the way spot. With 45 reviews amounting to a 4.2 rating, I have fairly mixed feelings on how good can it..."

STRADS

"A lovely Japanese restaurant not too far from my place. I had dragon rolls and a white cookie dough for dessert. Dragon rolls were absolutely..."

Di

"Went here for dinner. Chicken Karage was awesome. Finding the place was kind of tricky though and not enough waitresses so there is a bit of a wait..."

Stacey Ellie McGaw

"Just finishing up dinner here as we speak. This place is super busy for a Wednesday, we had to wait a while to be seated, ages for our order to be..."

Clare Shin

"We had been recommended this place by a friend and since it was close to home thought we would give it a try. After a wee mission to find the place..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Grabbed some takeaway for lunch today and it was delicious...I'm glad I took a menu back for the office. Service was great and I didn't have to wait..."

Sheridan Slattery

"I found this place on zomato when I was looking for a nearby Japanese restaurant. This place is a little gem. Good prices and great food! The pork..."

Chumq

"Dined here last night - thought it was great! If I'm completely honest if I hadn't heard about it on social media I wouldn't know it existed. But..."

Natasha

"Was very surprised to find this lovely Japanese restaurant hidden away in penrose. Thanks to Zomato I found this place. The service was friendly and..."

Hasini Ratnasekera

"Dined here last week to celebrate a special occasion. We ordered the soft shell crab, miso hapuka, sambal prawns and the white cookie dough..."

Miss Kiki

"Penrose is hardly a destination location for good food. But within this industrial enclave, you will find the Big Fish Eatery serving up the freshest..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Visited for a birthday dinner , had to wait about 5 minutes for a table as I didn't make a reservation but other than that the food was yum , good..."

Reign

"Came for lunch, had the chili edamame, soft shell crab, prawn pad thai, beef bulogi, chicken karaage and the dark choc cookie dough. AMAAAAAAAAZING...."

Jessica Webb

"What a nice surprise this turned out!! And so close to work. Had a work lunch after reading and hearing people talk about it at the retail NZ golf..."

Jay

"Absolutely fabulous!!! in all respects - food, service, delivery. We had the salmon which was superb, tuna, crab, and pork belly. Followed by the..."

Peta Laery

"We turned up on a quiet Saturday afternoon and had no trouble getting seated. The meal was decent, the salmon sashimi was quite good, and dark cookie..."

Vicky Fan

"We ordered 3 dishes and a dessert. We chose the soft shell crab,dragon roll and the mongolian lamb.Unfortunately it didnt live up to my..."

Breadzania

"We are regulars in ordering takeaway from Big Fish. The opening of this place is fantastic for Penrose. The service is good and the quality of..."

Reviewer

"Love the food here. We had the chicken karage, soft shell crab and the prawn pad Thai. The 2 of us were so full from just these 3 dishes...."

Praveena

"Love this place! The waiter/waitress was so lovely and really attentive with topping our water up and making sure we were alright. Good customer..."

Jessica Callistus

"Really decent food for the price. Between two, we ordered the karage chicken, dragon sushi roll, pad thai and bulgogi beef. It was ALOT of food for..."

CD

"We arrived mid afternoon on a Monday and it was relatively empty. We opted to sit outside but moved in after a couple of minutes as it was covered in..."

SS

"Came here on the weekend. Not something you expect in Penrose but certainly a welcome addition. It was quiet for lunch, we were seated straight..."

Peachypanda

"We arrived midday on Saturday, it was empty so chose a table outside. Although the odd train passed by it didn't ruin the atmosphere; it was perfect..."

Laura Hunt

"I wrote a blog post for this but somehow I accidentally deleted it and can't get it back up on Zomato. Situated in the quieter suburbs of Penrose,..."

Heartshrooms

"Price is good. Food is great. Dessert is the yummiest. ..."

Anon

"Absolutely delicious! The Sambal prawn was a little spicy for my taste buds (which can't handle spicy too well) but couldn't stop eating it!..."

Yvonne

Benedict Uy

"My new favourite! Delicious food with the best service I've experienced in a long time. The Tayylor made fried rice is a must try, and the dragon..."

Tara Sargent

"Decent and awesome meal made with fresh produces. Ordered tuna tataki, chicken karaage, prawn tempura, pork belly bao, and chicken pad Thai - all of..."

TinaS

"I was invited along with a few other food bloggers to try out the dishes at Big Fish Eatery! Big Fish Eatery opened its doors in September this year..."

Sheena

"Big Fish Eatery is one of Penrose's secret hidden gem that will most definitely become the new craze in no time as it fits perfectly in the asian..."

Kellie Lee

"Was invited to have lunch at @bigfisheaterynz with other food bloggers! The staff were so friendly, they helped us understand the menu and assisted..."

Razelle Icaro

"Was invited to have lunch at Big Fish Eatery with other food bloggers! This restaurant is located in Penrose. Not the most convenient location but..."

Razelle Icaro

"Amazing amazing amazing! Ordered a pork belly Bao, kaarage chicken, tuna tataki and chicken pad Thai to share. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Awesome customer service and friendly staff followed up by an amazing, authentic, not to sweet Chicken Pad Thai. Highly recommend a visit! Will..."

Mark Sumner

"Omg!!!! I'm so glad we came here. It's such amazing food. Really reasonable price. It is so delicious. Plenty of carparks. I'm definitely going to..."

Miss2thfairy

"Very hidden gem, definitely worth seeking them out!This place has a nice ambiance, they serve a mixture of different asian cuisines and the..."

Winnie Luo

"Amazing food and above standard service. Each meal that was brought to the table was explained including sauces. I will be back for sure! Maddison..."

Sophie Mclean

"Tuna Tataki - 11/10, Beef Teppanyaki 10/10, Karaage Chicken & Mayo 10/10, Pork Belly Bao UNBELIEVABLE. World class menu. Service outstanding - Big..."

Nzbmc

"A hidden gem. Fresh ingredients, good portions, friendly staffs and beautiful presentation. Staffs are so friendly and kind they also gave us free..."

Joli Wong

"One of my newest favourite restaurants. Can't say there are many places where I've really enjoyed every dish that has come out. Prices are super,..."

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"Back to the big fish today ..twice this week had to have the pad thai again..my fav also had karage chicken and side of sir fried vegetables all very..."

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"This wonderful Pan Asian restaurant is sublime. The staff are wonderful but the food is exceptional! There is a level of refinement in some of these..."

Chris Small

"Tried this place for lunch yesterday. It's a little hard to find as the windows are tinted but was super happy I did. I had the prawn nigiri, Karaage..."

Amy

"Wow! I don’t normally do reviews. The food was so amazing that I wrote this while still at the restaurant. Quality ingredients, good size portions..."

Michael Howe

"Good customer service and pretty quick. Both the size and the price of the food portions are reasonable. A large menu with many of..."

Nathan

"Great for large groups. We were a group of about 14. The food is quite expensive but the portions are huge. I found the pricing very uneven , some..."

Linda A.

"The salmon was absolutely amazing! So juicy yet flavourful- seemed they marinated it for days! Would say their fish dishes are better in comparison..."

Nikita Soni

"Came after a very long time. We ordered karaage chicken, soft shell crab and drunken noodles. The karaage chicken was very very good, I think lack..."

Wilson Shum

"Amazing lunch today waitress and chef satisfied every request. Thank you..."

Laura Hooykaas

"Wonderful, friendly service! The dishes tasted as good as they looked in the photos. I recommend their soft shell crab and prawn croquettes they were..."

Tina Lum

"There is a good variety of food without the menu being overly large. We ordered the teriyaki salmon, Taylor fried rice, pad thai chicken and prawn,..."

Shammi Karunaratne

"Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Satisfied a group of islanders (we love our food). While majority had the prime beef rib, we also managed to sample an..."

puddie mocha

"Can never go wrong with these guys, food is always consistent and delicious. Dined in twice and have bought takeaways many times within a space of 2..."

AngelHazer

"The food here is delicious and reasonably priced. Most dishes range between $20 to $30 and the portions are plentiful. The Karage chicken, Duck salad..."

William Lin

"An Asian Fusion restaurant in the industrial area of Penrose.Nice ambience and friendly service. Food portions were quite large and reasonably..."

William Yee

"Delicious food, Fast service , All very tasty and found it hard to flaw all their dishes. I thin kthe soft shell crab bao could have a bit more..."

Food Fiend

"Most delicious food I have had in a while. Loved every meal we had. The worst I can say about this place is that the lamb could have been cooked a..."

Jarinda Engelbrecht

"Wow, wow, wow,. That's all I can say to this place. I do recommend this place if you are looking for a great 5star menu. The pork belly bio is a must..."

Vianca Maze

"Atmosphere was clean, tidy with plenty of seating & beautiful decor. Food was amazing! Good size portions at reasonable prices. Food was delicious,..."

Davidene Rongo

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"What an incredible place for an early dinner. Everything cooked by the chef including handmade pizza. The cocktails are lovely! They included a..."

YumTum

"We had a great night at Moxie, friendly staff and delicious food, the pork and prawn dumplings were a stand out dish. 100% will be back to try..."

Rosie Stanton

"Have visited Moxie a few times now and it never disappoints. The food is consistently good. Amazing flavour combinations and the menu changes..."

Becky Revell

"Good experience with my Wife and Parents. I liked the moxie milk buns and the beer on tap is very good. Great overall experience. Keep up the good..."

AM B

"Love this place! Great food and drinks, loved their milk buns, fried chicken, braised lamb and hot chocolate fondant for that perfect end to a nice..."

Ervin Wijaya

"I have had the pleasure of dining here a few times now. The food is right up my alley, Thursday is wings night and they are truly delicious, spicy,..."

Andrew Revell

"Good food good service overall enjoyed our experience. The menu has lots of different dishes to choose from which makes it hard however we managed to..."

Alexander Brown

"AMAZING Loved the atmosphere, the company, the staff and most of all the food was just incredible. Am looking forward to going again. Thanks so..."

Sam Terry

"On Saturday we had our engagement party here and it was amazing. The customer service and help leading up to the event was phenomenal and the food..."

Renee Andrew 'Nae'

"One of my favourite fine dining restaurants. The starters, mains and desserts were all excellent, but especially the ox-tail starter and pineapple..."

Imperius Malekith

"Visited on Friday for our wedding anniversary, our first time coming here. Pleasantly surprised with a complimentary glass of bubbles each on..."

Joe Higginson

"Had a fantastic night out with a few friends. The service was incredible, staff helped make us feel so at home. The milk buns with sticky pork are..."

Ash Rayes

"Finally a fantastic restaurant in Birkenhead! The service was great, the food was amazing, the atmosphere incredible. Me and my girlfriend came to..."

Jackson Bliss-mccauley

"A great evening! We were very impressed with the service we received. I didn't enjoy my entree (betroots and walnuts), but I ordered the pork at the..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Fantastic spot in a character villa - regular date night for Milk Buns, Fries, & Red Wine! They also have some good cocktails too! See you next..."

Scotsman

"We had great expectations from Moxie who replaced our favourite restaurant 8.2. We liked what they had done with the place and staff were friendly..."

Brunchalicious

"Make the effort to dine at Moxie. My wife and I dined there on Saturday night and it was a pleasure. Superb food, friendly, attentive, non intrusive..."

Ricky Lister

"This place really lives up to the reviews published. Fantastic atmosphere in this gorgeous funky villa. I love the pale pink dining tables and comfy..."

Celia Coster

"One of the best Lamb dishes I've ever had! Cooked to perfection [medium rare] juicy, hot - everything was right about it! The Sliders were a great..."

Michelle W

"Wow, the food, service and atmosphere is amazing. Love the menu! We had the salt and vinegar crackling, beef sliders, lobster dog, and a main dish..."

Sheeks

"Thanks for the delicious meal last week Moxie! Its just a shame our stomachs didn't have enough room to try everything. We did give it a good go..."

Adam Weinstein

"Moxie is a lovely set up for a quite drink with friends or the works, dinner and drinks. The milk buns with sticky pork was my favourite for the..."

Serena Ball

"This is the new hot spot on the shore. If only people knew it wasn't old 8.2 anymore. New Chef Owners and a complete facelift, this establishment..."

Amy Bratton

"This website incorrectly says they're closed Saturday. Luckily we looked at the restaurant site and saw that it was open.Amazing food and..."

Sarah Denny

"Visited here with friends, food was absolutely incredible! Wait staff were patient and amazingly friendly. Plus the beer selection was great. Will..."

Jamie Anderson

"Having just moved into the area, we're working our way though all the local eats. Heard from a few people that Moxie was a spot to try out. Went..."

Amindha Fernando

"Absolutely loved my time here. Everything was delicious, staff were super attentive, friendly and you could tell enjoyed their jobs. That was my..."

Anna Pomeroy

"👏 EXTRAORDINARY🎊 Attended a private work function here with a fixed menu. The physical environment was a visual feast for my eyes as the food..."

Trea T (Trea)

"Moxie is one of our favourite restaurants! So many restaurants seem to have almost the same menu and decor these days 🥱 - but Moxie never fails to..."

Pania Spratt

"Dined for the first time at Moxie to celebrate Valentine's Day. James created a set menu perfect to celebrate Valentine's day. The food was..."

Liza Cosme

"Have been to Moxie countless, countless times and never had a bad experience! Service is top notch, all the waitresses are so friendly. The menu is..."

Carl C

"Hi James & Amy, I was the Dj at Phil & Cheries wedding last Saturday night. I'd just like to say thank you for everything - the fact that you allowed..."

V3 FM

"This was my first time visiting this establishment, and I was not disappointed. The service was amazing, the tea was sublime, and the food was so..."

Demelza Whittaker

"I honestly cant recommend the High Tea highly enough. Being from the UK and being a huge fan of high tea i'm a tough customer to please but Moxie it..."

kate knight

"We had our team dinner last night at the Moxie and the ambience was great. Food was delicious and the service was superb!! If you haven't been, I..."

Baira Thava

"Best restaurant experience. The waiter was very explanatory of the menu, the chef's were really sweet, great interaction with the customers, and we..."

Katie H-b

"Fantastic Service and a perfectly cooked beef Wellington. The chef's snacks were also great. The FOH team were outstanding. Beautiful wine list...."

matthew casey

"I booked High Tea for my 82 yr old Mum and me. What an incredible experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and has an amazing..."

Sharon Mack

"Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Recommend Beef..."

Yanan Liu

"Celebrated my 25th at Moxie High Tea and the host (i didn't get her name) but she was amazing as well as all the other staff members there. She..."

Chelsea

"One of my favourite fine dining restaurants. The starters, mains and desserts were all excellent, but especially the ox-tail starter and pineapple..."

Lili Mann

"We had a wonderful night, the food was absolutely amazing and the side dishes went so well with the Beef Wellington we had preordered. We had a..."

Cherry Barber

"Amazing food and amazing service. Nikki our server was super friendly and very knowledgeable. It was my first time there...I will definitely be..."

David Clarke

"This is a 5 star fine dining restaurant in the real sense of the word. Up there with the 'Chinoiserie' at the old Regent Hotel in Albert which, in..."

Derrick Hodgson

The Grove

88/100 (2990 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"Pierre, our waiter...excellent, knowledgeable in all aspects of the menu, and wine pairings. From the moment we entered, every aspect of dining..."

Dawn Marie Bader

"What an amazing dinner..from the friendly greeting at the door, to the fabulous, unobtrusive service, to the delicious and adventurous food...one of..."

Kathryn Marsh

"Thank you for a wonderful evening. Your staff were faultless, from custom designed cocktail to explaining your delicious menu. The food was exquisite..."

Karen Waters

"Simply epic dining experience! Loved our dinner there. Attentive service and really felt they wanted to please us which they did. Amazing food and..."

Anna-Lee Beck

"Stunning meal, even better service. It doesn't get much better than a bombe Alaska topped with meringue LIVE at your table then torched and set..."

Sarah Wallbank

"Let's not lie, The Grove is undeniably the best eatery in Auckland. The best food, service, location and parking is simply that - the..."

Melissa Zhu

"Amazing culinary experience in the Grove on Friday. The staff was great with attention to details. Laura the sommelier was very keen to explain the..."

Eric Balter

"Yesterday evening we went to the Grove for the second time. Again it was an unforgettable experience of hospitality and absolute world class food. A..."

Erik-Jan Koers

"Absolutely fabulous from the time we arrived to the time we left.The waiter staff were fantastic very friendly and professional. The meal was..."

Richard Milner

"This was the best dining experience we have had. The food presented tasted amazing, had textural and visual appeal and as served with knowledge and..."

Philippa Pollock

"One of the best restaurant I even try. Beautiful food, great services and what a wonderful..."

WingChuen Ng

"We loved it. Food and service were amazing. Would highly recommend and come back if in Auckland..."

Sara Bo

"Outstanding food, beautifully presented, but without looking over-handled. The sauce on the scampi ravioli is a poem and plate-lickingly good...."

Ann Hawkins

"Bar tender skilled and amazing waiting staff knowledgable and catered to our every need. Food stunning Rabbit, Wagu Beef and Lobster out of this..."

Madeline Williams

"4.6 | delicious food and drink, with some rather innovative experiences such as a absinthe waterfall, the salt cured venison, and the dry ice herb..."

Kent Santin

"Very fancy restaurant in Auckland. The menu is small in portions and you can enjoy many items. The view from the windows is not great, but you will..."

Yuichiro Soma

"We had the Valentine's Day set manu, it had a huge variety of foods. The snacks and entrees were exceptional, I really saw your growth as a..."

Huiming Wu

"Fantastic restaurant. The food and wine were fantastic. The Grove specializes in degustation so you don't choose individual dishes, even though..."

Andrew Little

"Amazing service and food. This would be a two star Michelin if they surveyed NZ. It's really amazing and the service is over the top amazing. Vanya..."

Dennis Peytchev

"We celebrated our 37th wedding Anniversary at the Grove. The service was simply outstanding. Food was extremely tasty and delicious. Lot of surprises..."

Anusha Fernando

"Highly recommend this wonderful fine restaurant!❤️ Every finger food gave me a supersize its actually not enough to taste 👅 haha Just..."

wenwen wu

"We had an incredible night here and enjoyed the seven course degustation it was truly amazing. The taste pallets were well balanced the staff..."

Jason Durey

"Had a great experience for lunch today. Service was top notch. Food came in timely manner. Best of all, food was amazing. Irish friends said the..."

Chris L

"Came here for our anniversary after a long lockdown. Great to see a nice vibe in this restaurant, and almost 70% around 7.45pm on a Tuesday. We..."

Jerry Wong

Namo

"the food was fabulous. I loved the pad Thai prawn dish and the chicken katsu was the best I have ever tasted. the waiters were nice. I would highly..."

Axel Evans

"I have been meaning to write this blog for quite some time, after eating here more than 3x! Which in the food world is a great feat when there is..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Returned to Namo recently, and am pleased to say the food and service were again outstanding. The sushi chef is amazing, and I am not surprised to..."

Stevo Devo

"Visited here for bday dinner . Cozy casual and friendly staffs. Loved the sake tasting menu . Best food best service would definitely visit again..."

Seeun Park

"Made a booking on a very busy Saturday night and wee seated fifteen minutes later. Excellent service, quick and professional. Informative too! Staff..."

Lee Damas

"Loved the restaurant's food and service.I am a vegetarian and asked the waiter what their vegetarian options were. To make it easier for..."

Paris Lister

"Came here about a month ago with a group of people. We were seated outside in the evening on a small one table between the 4 of us which wasn't the..."

Rose

"This is my favourite local restaurant! The food is always fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. There are so many fabulous dishes on the menu -..."

Diane Dodson

"Absolutely amazing meal. Had the tofu which was just perfect because I am a vegetarian. Amazing decor and beautiful presentation. The staff were so..."

Charles

"This is a wonderful restaurant that I am definitely going to be returning to as often as possible. The food is absolutely amazing, every dish is..."

Rosie Grayson

"Presentation of food was immaculate. Staff perfect. The mains for two people were brought out awhile after all of the other food. But other than this..."

Kathryn

"Whhhhhy have I not dine here sooner!! Great atmosphere, small and intimate. All the dishes were beautifully presented and were all fresh and..."

Food 24/7

"Excellent and innovative food! Different and delicious. Nice atmosphere. The staff were lovely and made such an effort. Will definitely be..."

Hannah

"I have some friends who works there, so my experience might have been a little biased, but still I have to say my night here was..."

Diogo Reck

"Friendly and welcoming services received from the staff. Cosy, simple and comfortable environment with outdoor option. This restaurant..."

Updn

"Lovely service , were very friendly ! Food was very good although took some time but very understandable . Was even given complimentary dessert from..."

Tee Pene

"Great, fresh food that is well presented. The staff suggested dishes that were absolutely delicious. Staff were helpful and prices reasonable. Will..."

Tayla Rea

"Absolutely exquisite Japanese food- it looks amazing and it tastes even better dare I say. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great..."

A

"Namo is outstanding, the best Japanese we've had in Auckland! The service was great, our waiter knew his stuff, happily recommended his favourites..."

Courtney Bennett

"Had a beautiful, Japanese meal here on a quiet Monday night. The presentation was stunning, the food was very fresh and unique. Service was polite..."

Sam McEwan

"This is my new favourite Japanese restaurant, slightly non conventional, but exciting at the same time.The sashimi capriccio, it looks busy with..."

Michael

"The most important tip to anyone looking to visit Namo; choose your dishes from the Chef's special list, because these are generally prepared by..."

Gentlepig

"Namo newly opened on ponsonby road and the hype surrounding the restaurant meant we had to visit. The service needs a lot of improving though, the..."

Jenny Da

"Wow!! The food was amazing! It was worth waiting for 30 min for the food. We ordered miso soup which came out first. Probably the easiest thing to..."

Lily Chow

"Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Great new place on Ponsonby Road with the head chef Takashi having prior worked for Nobu in Japan and Tetsuya, ..."

Rojas

"Excellent sushi served with their unique sake soy sauce (clear in colour) which enhances the flavour of white fishes brilliantly. The mains are good..."

Bonnie Wong

"Super! Everything was just right. Food; devine. Staff; very welcoming, friendly. Price; superb value for high quality fresh food. The Sushi was ..."

S Klaus

"Staff is very nice, and food is amazing! Dragon roll and salmon tataki must try! Absolutely recommend..."

Shirley Ye

"Thai/Japanese fusion, interesting take on some dishes with some regular dishes you expect from a Japanese..."

Courtney Sit

"Good food, but not real Japanese..."

Jiayuan Vincent Yang

"Wow. Just wow. Totally worth it. Try all the Chef's specials, especially the king fish and the salmon..."

Antoine Boutineau

"A hidden gem in Auckland! Great atmosphere and food! Definitely..."

Essealatus Wings

"Really simple, interesting food. And incredibly well..."

Sean DSouza

"We had a really delightful meal here. The vibe is casual and the service is friendly. But it's the food that we'll come back for - fresh, delicious..."

D Buckton

"Such an amazing dinner! The Chef's Specials are simply incredible. It's a very casual place but the dishes are..."

Cécile Caminade

Fish Restaurant

88/100 (3097 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Finally went for the Serendipity High Tea on Sunday. The waiter was nice enough to go through the menu with us and explain that because of Level 2..."

Nia Tupouniua

"The best thing in this resto is their food!!! I love the taste of their steak (my personal favourite), and would definitely go back again for more!..."

Jessa Camille Salado

"Honestly for a fancy place - it is not very fancy. Despite that, food was nice (though overpriced). I liked the tuna entree. Service was amazing..."

Sophia Ignateva

"View was fantastic. The kumara sourdough was great to start with. Queen crab was already cut so easy to eat. Everything was perfect. Amazing..."

Alice In New Zealand

"One of the best dining experiences I've had, staff were great and knowledgeable. The food highlighted NZ seafood perfectly and the location was very..."

Jason G

"Strongly recommend!Service: 5/5Food:5/5Environment:4.5/5Came here for dinner, wasn't a busy night. Food quality is high. Both..."

Serena L

"BJ was our server and he was absolutely beyond expectations, so lovely and made great conversations with us. We made sure to give him a nice tip he..."

Sacha

"Absolutely amazing. Lamb melts and it is beautifully cooked, the tooth fish even though it is not amazingly plated, all the flavours in the dish..."

Joana Arriaga

"One of my favorite restaurant in Auckland. 1. I love their view. Especially at just before sun set in the summer. 2. Main Food was like..."

Tearoa Brendon

"Very nice restaurant within Hilton Hotel. Great location, speechless views, nice food, wide wine selections and great services. Great place for..."

Becky Kuang

"Great restaurant and beautiful view located in Hilton hotel. Staff are nice and friendly. Definitely come back with my family again. Thanks. ..."

Chang Gyu Yoo

"Love this place for fine dining. The restaurant is very elegant with sea/water view. Also you get a nice view of the city and the "Cloud". The..."

Desmond Chan

"awesome view with great food. I went to the place with my family. They all loved their dishes. I loved the lamb dish especially. and the dessert was..."

Min Jung Kwon

"Fantastic service! The food was fresh, the wine was flowing & stunning views. A great night out to celebrate my mum's retirement, and she was..."

Paulie

"Had a lovely experience here, the view from every seat is absolutely amazing during the sunset and you can definitely get some really nice gram..."

Louise

"One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time! The service was impeccable & the the restaurant went above and beyond to cater to our..."

Lizzie

"Food was absolutely beautiful. We ordered the oysters, the kahawai tataki, lamb belly and salmon. The service was amazing and our waiter was..."

Angela Liu

"Very nice atmosphere, staffs are friendly. We ordered oysters, raw market fish oka and tiger prawns as starter. Oysters are super fresh and meaty ,..."

LLK

"Excellent harbor view and great ambience. Food was great and very well presented. The majority dishes were well cooked and flavored. The oysters..."

Lucy

"Came to the fish restaurant with my partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It was great. The food was absolutely amazing, service was great. Very..."

Prabhdeep

"Lovely view, fantastic food, nice service. I live next to Hilton,so I always came here with family for dinner. my daughter loves the crayfish mac n..."

LuNa The TuNa

"FISH is actually located within the Hilton Hotel which is at the very end of Princes Wharf, gotta go for a bit of a walk to get there, it's a nice..."

Tan Wang

"First Time Visiting On 26/12/2018 To Celebrate The Brother's Birthday. All I Can Say For Now Is That I Will Be Back Again Soon. lol . Everything..."

Reuben Grouchy Wee

"Fantastic view and beautiful foods. Staff are friendly and helpful. They made our Saturday lunch moment special and gorgeous. We had fish oka for..."

Pukeko

"Had the $88?89? 3 course meal for lunch. The food was delicious and filling, but in my opinion you pay for the view more so than the food. Although..."

J

"The place is amazing been here a lot of times, and the bar downstairs is a great place to relax before going to dinner or after.The waiters and..."

Kelvin

"I would have rated this place a 5 if we hadn't order the french fries. Everything was great, especially the fresh oysters. Our waiter told us they..."

BAbyWin

"Not as impressed as I thought I would be with this restaurant but it was still great. Wonderful service and great location over looking the harbour...."

Hilary Campbell

"This place is absolutely worth trying.The Char siu toothfish with braised silverbeet and barbequed onions is probably the best fish dish..."

Wapatino

"Amazing service, ambience and food. The restaurant lives up to their name by serving a variety of seafood items. Sashimi is a must try.. soo fresh!..."

Hungus Girl

"Seafood fine dining heaven! Came here with the hubby and in laws and upon entry we were blown away by the water views. Stunning! The service was..."

R-Dee Roche

"Went here for a random weekday late lunch. It was quite empty due to the lateness so service was amazing and helpful. They were flexible when we..."

Jasveen Kaur

"I love the clams and the crayfish. Food and environment are good. However, the service can't meet the standards for a fine dining..."

Chuling Jiang

"Nice food and nice view! The waiter recommended tooth fish to us, mouth feel was interesting, not like regular fish teast in my brain but we really..."

Idle Yao

"Fish is our go-to for breakfasts out because of the variety of food and excellent service. Each time has been wonderful to visit. We came as a party..."

Azana Bhatia

"Good place for fine dining. The food is good and the service is prompt. The Fish and Chips was perfectly cooked. Duck was over cooked but the creamy..."

Pradashnee Odiar

"Had a really awesome dinner here yesterday. The location is great, good water views and the interior is very clean with good decorations...."

Imperius Malekith

"This place has a magnificent view. WE had lunch on a very nice warm sunny day. The service was really good and prompt. The dishes of gnocchi and Farm..."

PK

"My impression on Fish wasn't great & that dissuaded me from returning for years. Today my wife & I had a lunch at Fish. Pork cheek croquettes went..."

STRADS

"Came in for Valentine's day a few years ago.Dessert was the best part of the meal. Salted caramel tasted amazing and would highly recommend it...."

Rosanne Choy

"2nd time here, the ambiance is great here. Quiet and beautiful views. Like going here than the viaduct area because it's too noisy at there. Prawns..."

Andrew Su

"good food and friendly staff. Had raw fish and beef tartare which tasted very nice. Fraser's choice - fish of the day(?) was awesome. However, taupo..."

W111

"Book a table here through First Table. We had the pork croquettes to start which had four pieces of bite sized portions and salad. It was..."

Karen

"I have been there to celebrate my birthday. The service was very good and i love the sea views. Ordered risotto, salmon and lamb. Taste was excellent..."

Chenlu Shi

"Fish and chips is delicious - nice ambience even though it seems a little understaffed. Will be back for more great seafood but tempted to try the..."

Mark Chua

"Beautiful surroundings. Ordered some nice oysters, $5 ea however quite small size for a $5. Ordered the medium cooked Taupo eye fillet for myself but..."

LisaH

"Views and atmosphere were amazing, and so was service. The waitress who served us was so nice and caring, coming to check up on us to ensure..."

Christine Lee

"Was our first time eating at this restaurant and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered the lamb rump, market fish and the scotch fillet. All..."

Kaizeen Kolah

"Lovely setting, attentive staff and very yummy food prepared and served at our table by our excellent chef, Fraser. The only one little disappointing..."

Jasmine

"Me and my friend grabbed a deal off grab one and had a beautiful lunch looking out from the sunny deck. It seemed like they had a special..."

Yuko Saito

"Really enjoyed my experience with Fish. It has a really classy feel and would be perfect for a special occasion or romantic date, particularly at..."

Sandy Hsiao

"Went there for lunch today, lovely view of the harbour. very nice and quiet place. The food was nice and fresh. Chicken breast was so tender and..."

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"Not bad at all! Was quite impressed with the quality of food and the service. Their steak was well cooked and I really enjoyed it. Would go again..."

Rown

"Amazing service and staff extremely professinal. Valet parking is a plus. Food was definitely amazing and well presented. I hope they bring the big..."

SMINT400

"Delicately designed, Fish by Hilton is a keeper for your special treat, for an anniversary celebration, for your business dinner or just come and..."

Angel Deng Yun

"I've been here for business and for personal visits and it stands up to my service test everytime. Great service and amazing food. We celebrated our..."

Ryan The Lion

"Came here for ab anniversary dinner. The restaurant is beautiful, next to pier. Atmosphere was very nice. The service was awesome! We got some bread..."

Joanne Chiang

"Came here for the New Year's Eve dinner- six course set menu. Everything started off well, except they were still preparing our table when we walked..."

Aimee R

"Went there with BF for dinnerMost of customer dining on the night was tourism, kids playing outside which was a bit a bit unpleasant.Food..."

Maybeping

"My partner took me here for my birthday and we got a seat next to the window. The view of the ocean was absolutely stunning on the sunny day. If you..."

Michelle S

"Lovely restaurant with gorgeous relaxing views. The service was good although could be abit more attentive, refilling our glasses and taking our..."

Donna&Shane

"We don't eat seafood so going to a restaurant with a major focus on seafood would seem like an odd choice - there is a long back story, and to be..."

RaeRae Johnson

"Awesome. Great view and dining experiences. Food is great! Grilled fish is awesome crispy and juicy! Salmon also great! Fresh and yummy! Love..."

Nora C Wang

"The views are great of the harbour from just about every table and its all very modern and fresh. The main meal was well presented and the flavours..."

Neil Fibbens

"Been there once, had a really good time there. The environment was superb. Friendly staffs with super good customer service. The food quality was..."

Jennifer King

"One of the best meals I have had in a number of years. Perfect size and combination of flavours. The scallops were small, tender and moist and..."

Vicki Hamilton

"Had a celebratory dinner here and also to see what the fuss was all about. We ordered the market fish and oysters, and the milk meringue dessert...."

Adeline

"Nice&modern place, had a peaceful seaview with sunset. Oyster with roe was quite fresh. We had clam chowder and pig cheek for entree. Both are..."

Carina Chang

"Second time at FISH and it's still as great as the last time! The ambience and service was amazing as usual. I especially love the spacious set up,..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Fish has a beautiful outlook. We were here early and watched the sun setting over the water from our table. The service was fantastic and food..."

Kelly Sanderson

"Went here on Thursday 14 March 2013, with a friend Peter Phelan, we had freshly shackled bluff oysters & Daniel Le Brun Champagne - OMG was just..."

David Purvis

"Fancy food at fancy prices and while it is delicious and service is on point i can't help but think- i am inside a hotel! I think it is much nicer to..."

Rachel P

"More and more, I love hotel restaurants. They’re simple, not usually dependent on media hype and are consistently good.At a seafood..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Decided to try this restaurant, overall great experience. Food and service was good and staff were friendly throughout. Mains were delicious and they..."

Nathalie

"We visited Fish to celebrate a 50th birthday. The food was delicious and the waiter we had was fantastic to put up so well with some of..."

Zamily

"Are here a few months ago with a grabone voucher. I had the tempura prawns and pork belly for main. Food was yummy! Atmosphere a bit lacking...."

Lacey Thompson

"We went here a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. I booked in advance weeks before but we still had to go with a 2pm booking...."

Fiona M

"Excellent Food, good and prompt service. The best part about the restaurant is the views across the harbour. The prawns I ordered were done perfectly..."

Vikas Yadav

"Had a Fabulous Lunch at Fish and loved the fish. We opted for Set lunch menu . For me a Good restaurant need to please all senses Specially View ,..."

Aalok Singh

"Had the Ceviche here. Its was absolutely awesome. Best Ceviche I've tasted in a long time. The only slight downside was the guys at the counter. They..."

Josh Law

"Only tried the caramel mousse, popcorn and salted caramel ice-cream while at the taste of Auckland. The dessert was sweet and packed full of flavour..."

HJ

"The raw fish was to die for. This was the first dish we had when we arrived at Taste of Auckland and boy did it set the standard high! Super light,..."

Natalie Iva

"There is probably a correlation between the simplicity of a restaurant's name and the quality of their dining experience, eg Fish, Ostro, Grove, Masu..."

Frank

"Delicious food beautiful views and reasonable prices! Complimentary parking is a bonus too when it's available. Would definitely recommend this place..."

Emma Grey

"My wife and I had our wedding lunch here as we wanted something special. We had the 3 course meal and the price we paid was definitely worth it. The..."

Anna Fajardo

"What a dining experience! Attentive service and FRESH seafood with lots of interesting spins. We dined as a group so had a chance to sample many..."

Christine

"Came here for a work function and we had a set menu. Fine dining at its best. The food was incredible - fresh, top quality ingredients cooked..."

Charlene Weaver

"I really love Fish. The location and view is amazing . It's a really relaxed, chilled out place to dine. I especially like having lunch here. The..."

Nicky

"There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but few are like FISH. For one, the restaurant has a breathtaking view of the Auckland harbour. One that..."

Danny

"I was fortunate enough to have my boyfriend to take me to FISH for a valentines day dinner. It was a great night with complementary Champaign on..."

Caroline Barrett

"My partner and I come here for dinner every couple of months or so and we are never dissapointed! The staff are lovely and and the food is..."

Maddie

"Was here few nights ago and got to say the meal was fantastic, service was brilliant and price was reasonable. We Will definitely come..."

Norman W Saputra

"Came here for a two course lunch. Spent a while trying to find the restaurant - no signage! - but was greeted to a phenomenal view and interior on..."

Emily Pavey

"Amazing service and beautiful food. I have not even one complaint from this place. Quiet, elegant and warm. View is fabulous at night. I loved all..."

Vangirl

"We were 7 family memberrs out to celebrate a birthday & the verdict.....Amazing! Food, Service, Ambiance all 5+ stars & the view, only problem was..."

Michelle Small

"I came here for a good friends birthday. The service was professional and friendly and the waiters even made a few jokes which was awesome...."

Aniva Huang

"Rather quiet on the occasions that we've visited - which is quite sad as this really is a fine restaurant. Of special note is the venison I had,..."

Gentlepig

"We had dinner here to celebrate a special birthday. It was one of the nicest meals we have ever had. We enjoyed the whole experience from the moment..."

Liam Buckley

"We had dinner here last night to celebrate my fiancés work achievements. The decor was magical. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The..."

Sydelle King

"Went here just last night for my partners bday. The interior is so beautiful, I fell in love with it when I walked in. It's so beautiful, calm and..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Took my parents to a birthday lunch for my mum here, had some nice views as we managed to get a window seat. Very tidy dining area.Got the..."

Missillicit

"I organised my husbands 40th at FISH. Their set lunch menu catered beautifully for the 15 adults and 9 children that attended. I was worried that the..."

Vanessa Morris

"Amazing scenary!!!Delicious food Great service!!When you enter its just like the magazines with the photoshops done The amount of..."

PiggyBear

"Service from Reuben was excellent. Food was wonderful, view not as great as expected as we sat on the West side. We booking request a table on the..."

Chch Chick

"Service was pretty wonderful. Food didn't live up to expectations but was still delicious! For the price and Taste of food, I probably won't look at..."

Eva Zhu

"I came here last year with family for my brothers birthday. The lunch specials are extremely good value for money, we were so full by the end of the..."

J.T547

"I wanted to take a colleague from Sydney somewhere that showed off our gorgeous harbour and beautiful food. We were not disappointed. The food was..."

Wendy Hewson

"my husband took me here when he proposed.. it was lovely and intimate and the view of the sea perfect .. the seared tuna was cooked perfectly and I..."

Grace Sifa

"Dined here for partners birthday last night. Food, service, ambience of the place - was amazing! By far the best seafood restaurant in Auckland...."

Jean Lee

"Hilton Hotel firstly one of the finest Establishments in Auckland water FrontGreat And Luxurious venue Excellent Food Presentation highly..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I was immediately struck with how light and spacious the setting was for this place. We sat outside and enjoyed beautiful views and sea breezes..."

Kershia

"Fish is located at an amazing location with a view. I went with my partner on a weekday afternoon for their 3 courses set lunch at $49..."

M_food Lover

"My partner and I loved our experience at Fish - we were greeted warmly and looked after well by friendly staff - My partner had natural oysters (not..."

Karen Brooks

"Nicely laid out and excellent service. The food itself was good without being anything at all extraordinary. Perhaps just lacked a depth of..."

Ed Porter

"The views were great and matched the food and atomsphere perfectly. Everything from the service to the food was exceptional. We went there for lunch..."

Anu Devi

"This place is breathtaking. The beautiful view on the viaduct front and all the interior is magical. Had an amazing ten course degustation hosted by..."

Hannah Short

"I wanted to dine somewhere with a good view so I decided to bring along my group of friends to visit Fish and while the view was breathtaking I was..."

Extra Boon

"Free Valet Parking! This will be the biggie for parking in central CBD.The fish was fresh as expected, tempura prawns did not..."

Tony Ma

"The service here is top notch. Friendly, knowledgable and attentive. Nice location with views out over the water. I'm pretty sure they offer free..."

RH

"Had dinner here last night with a group of six, food was amazing, our waitress ruby was great, and the kitchen was very accommodating with dietary..."

Captain

"Good experience. Impromptu visit with a friend, food good but service excellent. Probably would want to take in the view during the day or early..."

Ben Mcguinness-Ngatai

"Great experience. I came to celebrate my partner's birthday and it was simply amazing. We both had appetizer, mains and desserts and they were simply..."

Jk

"FINE dining! Yip yip yip. Really surprised at the mixed feedback for the service was faultless. The meal - phenomenal. We are foodies and great home..."

Donna Bray

"Had lunch there today... amazing. The food was fantastic and our waiter was really great he was so on to it, sometimes he had been and cleared the..."

Carole

"FISH is by far our favourite fine dining restaurant. The prices may be a bit steep but the quality of the food definitely makes up for it. Have been..."

Kat M

"Was taken out to lunch here as part of a large group celebration. The view is fabulous but there is something a little sterile about the general feel..."

Anna Margaret

"Had a very delicious meal, the tuna was devine! I thought the location and the staff attention was extremely good. Was very impressed overall and..."

Marsha Laskey

"Excellent lunch, fantastic service, well priced, and beautiful view. Highly recommended. The set menu included fish pies, fantastic tuna..."

Tornado

"Had lunch today, 3 course august special 39 dollars per person.Very good service, friendly and professional. Nice view over the harbour, the..."

De Water

"It was our first visit to Fish and will be followed by many more. We have enjoyed Shane Yardley's cooking in other restaurants however at Fish we..."

Gary

"OMG! Exquisite food, lovely attentive and personable service (Thanks Eddie, wonderful), and a view to die for! This must be Auckland's best kept..."

Nicole Abbott

"Unfortunately didn't hear back re booking but fronted up anyway. Met by maitre de who admitted he read the booking but didn't reply!On being..."

Jan Olissoff

"We had a wonderful time at Fish last weekend. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and created a great atmosphere for us. It was a nice surprise at..."

Palm

"This place is fantastic!!!! Get a table outside as the view is fabulous and the gas fires are gorgeous if it gets chilly. Don't worry as it's all..."

Nicki John

"An awesome 5 star dining experience!..For our 5th wedding anniversary I decided to take my wife out to Fish. Saw their impressive online menu and was..."

Al Kumar

"Enjoyed a lovely pre-xmas diner treat here last week, the service was impeccable and could not be faulted, the bread and tomato mousse was..."

Leigh Beattie

""FISH" is the new "White", having enjoyed a perfectly cooked lunch this week its so much much more than a name change. The upgrade comes courtesy of..."

Love Food

"Managed to score a 5 course degustation menu from grab one... Was not disappointed. We had excellent food and service. Because it is a hotel..."

Brunchalicious

"FISH is located on Level One of the Hilton on Princes Wharf and as soon as you walk up the stairs the ambiance is exactly what you expect from the..."

EatsByZee

"One of the best so far...It feels like heaven...plus it got the most beautiful views of sea. Great Service, Loved the food esp. the Liquid Nitrogen..."

Nickgill88

"Was having a catch up with a group of friends and we went to FISH at the Hilton (down viaduct). It was absolutely gorgeous. The view, the customer..."

Heartshrooms

"Wow! A family celebration took us to a long table beautifully set up with stunning views out to the harbour on one side and of the port on the east..."

Maggie G

"Beautiful ambience, exremely hospitable staff.. this is a must visit place for all sea food lovers.. One thing that need a special mention is their..."

Sonal

"I went to Fish with a big family group for a long weekend lunch; there were about 20 of us including small children. The restaurant is situated on..."

Alistair Ross

"Excellent views of the harbour and truly magical on a sunny evening. A bit hit and miss with the food though- sometimes it's outstanding, sometimes..."

Kate W

"Fancy place for any celebrations. Quality customer service and attention to details beyond expectations. Was a lovely night to have dinner in this..."

Arlene Barraca

"Went for breakfast. Called first to see if non -resident can walk-in for breakfast. On the other side of phone they advised you don’t need to book..."

Gagandeep Singh

"Very delightful dinner, great service and atmosphere. We had the taste of fish set menu at $110 per person, it was worth of it! Will definitely..."

Hyunjeong Kim

"Great service from.the staff. Food was excellent. Great presentation. Even a bday dessert. Thank..."

Steven L

"Visited for the buffet breakfast was a lovely location with great views. The selection was good but not large. The hot section was great but the..."

Mia Pacey

"Best octopus I've ever had. The crayfish is incredible and the team at Fish even put together a plate to celebrate our..."

Mariette Cameron

"Very pleasant atmosphere with great food and discreet and excellent staff. Fool was right size and perfectly seasoned and very tasty. If you enjoy..."

Zorko Sostaric

"I absolutely loved my dining experience at FISH. The food was very good and clearly brought out a fancy, fine dining vibe to it. However some dishes..."

Rosie When

"Went there for lunch today, lovely view of the harbour. very nice and quiet place. The food was nice and fresh. Chicken breast was so tender and..."

Icy Guo

"I had quite a good time today in the restaurant, i bring my mom go there for her birthday, and i just have a quick word talks about birthday, then !..."

xiao ling

"The food is just spectacular - I'm not a big beef fan but the beef wellington was so juicy and tender, the best I've ever had. The starters have a..."

Lili Mann

"Wow delicious Breakfast. Great view from outdoor tables. Food were freshly cooked. Reasonable price with lots of options to choose. Didn’t give a..."

Aryan pandya

"I love the wagyu entree, so yum 😋. We're eating right next to the balcony, a lovely sea view. It's a nice venue for a big group to dine..."

Ayu Rachman

"Fish has a gorgeous location, and wall to ceiling glass windows to let you enjoy it. The interior is well decorated, with many different types of..."

Mini Rag

"Excellent service and wonderful location! Got to experience this lovely place thanks to First Table and what a delightful spot it's located in. Loved..."

Shaun Young

"The view from the restaurant was stunning at sunset. We both had the foccacia bread as an entree followed by the eye fillet which was perfectly..."

Anjuli Mack

"We stayed in so went for breakfast and dinner here. Both meals lovely. Staff lovely . Great views. Dinner menu lots of choices, breakfast not so much..."

caroline dillon

Hugo's Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been here twice and the food is consistently good. The highlight is definitely the croquettes and the setting -aesthetically pleasing and calm yet..."

CARO CONSUMES

"I always come here for a brunch with my friends because I like how intimate and tucked in the whole environment is. The ambience is a 10/10 for me to..."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"Delicious! I loved my meal here! The interior is beautiful and intimate. The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and helped us with..."

Chan Can Eat

"A great little inner-city bistro, lovely ambience, food and service. To start I had the grilled lamb chops with anchovy, mint and yoghurt. This was..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Damn came to Hugo's Bistro for dinner for the first time last night and was very impressed. The decor and how the restaurant looks is super clean and..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Every dish is spot on. Good service, nice warm space and pretty decent selection of wine. Ate here twice in a day, didn’t disappoint. Will..."

Rick Jose

"The decor is light and relaxed, the food was very good, very fresh and tasty. I had the grilled octopus which was the highlight of the night, the..."

Gus

"The main lady was super friendly. Food came out in a timely manner. Food was really nice. Did the resturant month which was great value for money...."

#fatlyfe

"Was really excited to try Hugo’s, some of the food was absolutely incredible (beef cheeks & starter bread) and the sides were very basic. Overall a..."

Nade

"The ambience is really cozy perfect for an intimate night out. The place itself is away from the main queen street so it is quite hidden and..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"Absolutely flummoxed at the score Hugo’s has garnered on Zomato, a measly 3.1…. are you kidding me? Rather than to be bumptious and assume that..."

Medium_Rare

"We had dinner here.. really great service and loved the sexy wee fit out- inspiring. I discovered my new fave cocktail- spicy margarita!..."

Natalie Jensen

"Blown away by this bistro not only is the food exceptional but the staff are wonderful and the interior is second to none. My new favourite..."

Emma Cruickshank

"Wow! We were treated to a really special night out at Hugo's recently and every detail was perfect. From the beautiful decor to the wonderful service..."

Bernadette

"Great food, great atomsphere and great friendly service! Thanks hugos, we'll be back many..."

Vanessa Gascoigne

"Tried out Hugos on perhaps the third day it had been open. The design and fit out is fantastic, probably more suited to dinner service however I was..."

JamesC

"Had lunch here with 3 others about 10 days ago and it was great. Lovely fit out - warm hues which helped to brighten a gloomy winter's day, and..."

Bridgee

"Am a big fan of Odettes so was eager to try out the new sibling restaurant in the CBD. Hugo's Bistro is a gorgeous space, intimate, relaxed, with..."

KT

"We checked out Hugo's for lunch yesterday and we'll definitely be back. We shared the chicken ham hock celery dish and the brisket with spinach and..."

Pamela Mansell

"One of the best dining experiences we've had - better than most fine-dining as well. Outstanding service, the Maître d' was amazing, and perfectly..."

Nolan Jex

"A consistently excellent inner city bistro for weekday eats, with super friendly reliable service from well-informed staff. If you ever can’t think..."

Frasier Cho

"Our host and waiter was very friendly and honest. Food was delicious, specially the parmesan fried croquettes. Very chic setup. The chocolate mousse..."

Rhonal

"Service is excellent, fun and witty without being intruding. We'll informed staff on everything going with helpful suggestions if you are unsure of..."

Glen Scott Anderson

"Food: (10/10) Entrees: we had the anchovies & sourdough and duck liver parfait. Both were pretty good! The sourdough was so moist inside. Mains:..."

Lilian Monaghan

"Understated and classy - it’s a great experience dining here. You get looked after really well and the food and beverage selection is outstanding...."

Tan Wang

"From the moment we arrived and were cheerfully greated until the time we were thanked for visiting tonight's experience was stupendous. The Maitre d..."

Kerin T

"The food is amazing! The service is great too! The only drawback is that the body will take the smell of kitchen oil and tobacco home, the smell of..."

Natalie Dong

"Chicken liver is my favorite！！！The confit potato tasted really good. 5-star..."

alicerrr rrr

"I am into fish recently. This fish was the BEST fish in any restaurant in Auckland. Garlic butter, curry leaves and grilled lemon. Fantastic..."

금석한

"After much anticipation, I finally got to visit Hugo’s Bistro in Shortland Street during restaurant month 2020. Upon entering, the restaurant..."

Taylar W

"Impressive 2022 restaurant month menu, hard to pick our favourite dish out of 5 courses as they were all amazing! The dishes that stood out the most..."

C K

"My Lord, not had much better bistro food than here, France, UK or anywhere else. Executed perfectly. I like this type of cooking well seasoned so was..."

Tom Walker

"You can taste the effort, time and thought that goes into each dish. The ingredients oozes quality and each dishes is seasoned to perfection. Love..."

Mini Cheng

"A fabulous evening with great food. No trouble to push out our reservation due to running a bit late thanks to Auckland transport woes. Friendly..."

Julia Harmer

"The food everything was very nice. But was very PRICEY and expensive The Servicer was very..."

Pranesh Chand

Gusto At The Grand

87/100 (1907 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"17th October 2018Excellent, good quality, tasteful foodBeautiful and classy ambianceLoved the puttanescaGood value for money..."

Maricor Sunga

"The octopus made me want to grow 8 mouths so I could eat more of it simultaneously. Amazing staple Italian dishes done beautifully. Also superb..."

Bella Qian

"Gorgeous Italian food. The gnocchi is TO-DIE-FOR! Great service in a romantic setting. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, as..."

Famished

"Amazing place to have lunch. Food was great and service was fast. Love everything, especially the meat tartare. Pork belly and beef cheeks for mains..."

Oriental Doll

"Gusto at the Grand provided a combination of fine dining and authenticity. Every dish ordered managed to impress me in terms of flavour and..."

Louise

"Tucked inside the back of the Sky City Grand, away for the hustle & bustles. Great atmosphere, especially up at the bar or the chef’s table right..."

Manz

"We came here for a birthday party and shared dishes. We ordered the pappardelle duck (yum), risotto (yum), fried potatoes (no flavour), fried chicken..."

Adrianna

"I think this is my new favourite go to place for pasta! not only was the ambience great, the food was second to none. we ordered the Duck parpadelle,..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"“Historically Italian Food is made to be shared. This continues at Gusto at the Grand”, this is what’s written on the top of the menu at Gusto..."

Ang Sarap

"With so many amazing Italian restaurants throughout Auckland, I wouldn’t have expected to find my favorite one tucked away inside the SkyCity..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Make it a 4.5 as almost perfect. The only negative was having to wait for someone to take my order for a glass of wine despite them knowing I would..."

Glenn P

"A really lovely place with great food and service. Had my dad’s birthday dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. The octopus carpaccio was..."

Nekokoko

"Good food and excellent service. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We did really enjoy the time being here. Defintely will come back next time...."

Katy Tran

"My solid go-to for an Italian fare - Gusto at The Grand is always a good time, no matter what size your party is. Shared-dish style dining with a..."

Eileen

"I have been to this restaurant in valentine's day. I ordered a scallop risotto with green beans. The scallop is fresh and yummy. The risotto is well..."

Paul McDonald

"We had the breakfast buffet here (Around $32 pp) while we stayed at the Grand Hotel and I must say the food is of high quality. The salmon wings and..."

G1k

"Came here for a birthday lunch. To start off we ordered the Limoncello Fever cocktail and Cucumber Mint Lemonade Mocktail. Didn't enjoy the cocktail..."

Tarun Parmar

"Packed for a tuesday night but what a wonderful venue. Potatoes were very nice as was the bread and balsmic. Opted for riccotta and spinich canneloni..."

Flippynz

"Always visit Gusto when we stay at Skycity. Mushroom/gnocchi is the BEST you will ever get.Recommended to all who appreciate quality..."

Marcus

"Located at the Sky City Grand Hotel, landed up with a few colleagues here for lunch. Setting of a fine dine, vast menu for food and drinks specially..."

MANSI BHALARIA

"I feel like I need to give this a 5 star because it's really fancy?? But also they did a fantastic job splitting the bill like 10 ways so that was..."

Carmelia Ng

"The meals are to die for. Sampled a few meals(vegeterian) and everything from the presentation, taste and smell was magnificent. The service was..."

Nyasha Makunga

"Beautiful Italian restaurant with handmade pasta. We tried the restaurant month deal and loooved their pizzetta with sweet ricotta and honey! The..."

Annie Ren

"Excellent authentic Italian restaurant at Sky City GrandClassy presentationTop quality staff as expectedThe food is quite..."

Glenn Town

"We came here for the restaurant menu. A small pizette with ricotta and honey for entree. An interesting start but everyone on the table loved it. The..."

Dxlche

"Very, very good, authentic Italian. Excellent sharing menu with unusual combinations that delight. Good wine list too. One of the best in..."

Hounds

"The food was excellent, we started with the mussels, and moved on to lamb cutlets, snapper and the king prawns, the duck fat roasted potatoes were..."

Paula Jane Wright

"Awesome place. Came here for dinner once and we were really impressed. The food tasted great and the portions were pretty decent. A little..."

Jess

"Was a lovely place to dine in. We had a longer wait than expected for our main courses however I thought the staff were friendly and the restaurant..."

Jessica Marie Violet

"Went to Gusto’s for my birthday dinner. A lovely night. Had housemade ricotta with pine nuts with the pizzetta and perfect salty prosciutto. Main..."

Dolce Far Niente

"Really nice food with very polite and friendly waiters, the waitress who served us was extremely accommodating to us since this was our first time..."

Heidi Chapman

"Another quiet coffee spot that I favour for when I’m meeting clients around Sky City or just after a place where I can get sit down have a nice..."

Medium_Rare

"Had a meal here (for work) on Friday night. Started with the fried calamari and pork and veal meatballs (not pictured). Both dishes were beautifully..."

Keri Williams

"I moved from Melbourne, Australia and have grown up with Italian family friends hosting fresh pasta nights with Home made desserts to follow. I have..."

Dorothyveaila

"Was staying in the hotel and find this restaurant very convenient and elegant to dine in. Had lunch here and the staff member was definitely very..."

Msav

"Working our way along Federal St. we had to give this place a go. The ambience is nice, elegant and modern, very fitting of the/matching of the..."

Jeffie

"Slightly different.Compared to whats on the street this brings a more European feel in food selection. Satisfying and hits the spot. I..."

Tony Ma

"Can not rate high enough, absolutely stunned, after travelling Italy for 2 months wow wow wow, we were in heaven and that's just on the entree......"

Rach Hill

"I have been here with my colleagues. we have ordered Bruschetta, calamari, duck fat chips, meatball panini and garlic bread for entre, in the main..."

Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi

"Been here a few times and had decent food all visits! Service has been attentive but not to the point of annoying. The bucatini is..."

Sheena

"Beautiful interior, great service & delicious food. I loved every single dishes we had tonight. The Gnocchi was outstanding as they have reinvented..."

Chico

"Delicious, modern Italian food. The Girls Day Out $49 pp menu was excellent value. Staff were friendly and helpful, multiple staff waited our..."

Leenix

"Set lunch menu @ $45 is a bargain and shared plates was ideal for our group. Definitely recommend the bruschetta, beef cheeks and the salted caramel..."

Annette Morrissey

"My favorite Italian restaurant... i perceived it to be the best in Auckland. Sheek and street style italian place. Warm vibrant and relaxed..."

Arpita Mandal

"Had Mother's Day Lunch - started off with meatballs which were tender and yummy followed by duck pappardelle...and braised cuttlefish. Food very..."

Hungry D

"Fine dining but one of the very best. We started the evening with cocktails of which they had a wide range of beer, wine, moctails and cocktails. The..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Let's start with the squid ink risotto. The risotto was beautifully cooked and tasted wonderful. The spaghetti had plenty of clams but I did find the..."

Sabrina Chae

"I’ve only been to Gusto once (back in 2015). I was impressed with the quality of food and had no real complaints about service.My..."

Raymond Tiong

"Not a 5 due to service, but first the FOOD.Wow their house bread is incredible- such a lovely texture and perfect to dip into the orgy mushroom..."

Thegreeats

"Thoroughly enjoyed the food here!Top recommendations:- the bread, they kept it coming all night! Thank you!- puttanesca, loved the..."

LAC

"Had a really lovely dinner at Gusto tonight, it was my first time at this restaurant and I leave with a desire to return to try the rest of the menu..."

Philip Doyle

"Flawless evening. Service was impeccable, very helpful wait staff. I really liked this place, my first visit and i will definately return. They..."

FJ

"10/10 for service, good food and wine. Both lamb and pasta dishes were cooked to perfection. Food came out quickly. Our waitress, Saara was..."

Nitasha Raj

"nottt quite the best servicei was sitting at the table for a long time and wasnt asked if i wanted to order a drink and it felt like staff were..."

Misery 306090

"Great service and food. Our waiter was friendly, appropriately chatty and helpful. The food was varied and tasty. I went with some fussy friends and..."

Bex Ellis

"First of all, the service there was very good. Ordered one pumpkin pasta and one salad as lunch. Raw food materials were fresh. Taste was clear and..."

Michelle Hwang

"This restaurant is going to be info one of my favourites, I went to celebrate my partners birthday and the service and food where completely..."

Nfp

"Lovely authentic ltalian food, everything we tasted on the menu was a 'taste sensation' super helpful and friendly staff and the decor was cool also...."

Lucy Fitzgerald

"Went for the #Restaurant of the month# menu, went to Gusto the following night we went to Masu, our traumatic heart has been quickly healed by Gusto...."

Chelsea

"Had a wonderful dinner tonight with my friend the decor is very stylish, sophisticated and grand with the chandeliers they also have a separate area..."

Foa Pili

"Wow i really had a great experience at gusto in the sky city hotel. Really nice atmosphere and also the service was superb. The restaurant itself has..."

Issie

"Gusto is really, really fabulous. It is certainly grand, with a huge dining area, chef's table and roomy, sophisticated vibe. The whole fish is..."

Chelsea

"Amazing, authentic Italian food! We sat at the bar in the kitchen which was surprisingly a great seat as we were able to watch the chefs prepare our..."

Marley

"Beautiful restaurant in the Skycity Grand Hotel. One of my favourite Italian restaurants so far. But note they are more on the salty side, but their..."

ShoRt

"My partner and I came here for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the stand out dishes for me were the grilled Snapper and warm chocolate..."

Lucy

"Exactly what you would expect from a restaurant leaded by a Celebrity Chef. Top quality ingredients, instagramable dishes and of course, delicious!..."

Good Advisor

"When you pay almost $70 for brekkie for two one expects $70 worth of service and food. So apart from the over churned thick butter hollandaise we got..."

Sungsam7

"Went with 6 girlfriends and it was one of the best dinner nights out. The matridee sat us at the chefs table which was located in the kitchen. It was..."

Lauren Bernays

"Dined here with my partner tonight. Love the decor & ambiance of this place it's very intimate & perfect for a date night. The staff are all lovely &..."

Sarah S

"Loved this place, came in as casuals and we were really looked after like we were guests. Went for breakfast and had the cooked and continental...."

Amanda B

"Almost couldn't find the place since it was hidden behind the reception on the Grand Hotel.The service here is exceptional. The wait staff..."

Benedict Uy

Jhk

"Chose Gusto with my partner on our last night in Auckland before flying home to Aus so was really looking forward to a pleasant evening to round off..."

Reyhan Lange-Kapancioglu

"Buona sera! Can't go wrong with the calamari (yum yum!)in an Italian🇮🇹 restaurant! The mushroom with ricotta gnocchi was super! We didn't..."

JJJiiiiAn

"We came here for dinner and WOW... I'm not a huge fan of Italian as it can be abit rich/creamy for me BUT I will come back here! The crab meat pasta..."

Donna&Shane

"Decided to come here for lunch one day and I'm glad I did! Our waitress was super helpful and always checked up on us to see if everything was okay...."

Samantha Gemmell

"Visited Gusto for second time after having Christmas Diner there. It was the most pleasant and enjoyable evening. From the moment we arrived..."

Marcia Oates

"Gusto at the Grand is within the SkyCity Grand Hotel & somewhat tucked away - this can make it harder to find, but also means it's a little more..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Been here a few times and always loved it. Today was lunch with a friend. Amazing service, attentive but not annoying. We had pasta from the $19 Jan..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Overview: Fine dining at an Italian restaurant unlike any other. What can be expected though is the cooking expertise essential to a restaurant of..."

Audric Kam

"My most loved Italian place so far in town. The food was simply delicious. The meatballs were the best soaked in home made tomato sauce. Not a cheap..."

Christian

"Gusto cooks Italian simply, rustically and beautifully. The dish of the night has to be the meatballs. The juicy, tender meatball is seasoned to..."

Travels4Food

"I have been here over 10 times with my sister and family. The service is always great. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. We have gotten..."

Marina

"I dined at Gusto at the Grand with a couple of friends, and had a fun Italian-style dining experience. Gusto is located on the ground floor of The..."

L.E.N.S

"We had a private dinner for 12 and were afforded a room at the end of the main restaurant. The room was wonderful with an Oak ceiling and dimmed..."

Russell Vincent

"One of my favourite restaurants. We normally start with the garlic and rosemary pizza, the fried calamari and the pea and mint bruschetta. The pizza..."

Maddie

"Simple and delicious with classic flavours. Gusto just cannot do wrong in my eyes. The chargrilled octupus is to die for. And the Lewis Road..."

Leila Khan

"I had the most gorgeous dinner here with a friend. Being a vegetarian had the "orgy of mushrooms, clevedon buffalo ricotta gnocchi"- absolutely..."

A

"After being told we had to wait around an hour and a half for a seat at Depot for dinner on a Tuesday night( as expected), we decided to just try..."

Kellie Lee

"We had a family dinner at Gusto at the Grand tonight. It was such a fun experience, because we were seated at the Chef's table, which is literally..."

Nicky

"Service with a smile and simple clean dishes is on order at Gusto.We were seated at a high table in the dimly lit area behind the bar but this..."

Jaffa

"Gusto at the Grand is as it suggests - there's a sense of grandeur regarding the establishment. From entrance, the dining area is hidden from the..."

Gentlepig

"We had read an article on the Gusto at the Grand in Viva a few weeks ago recommending the Italian lunch on Sunday, so today we went with high..."

Lochbuie

"The best service I've ever had at high class resteraunt, waiters offered explain the menu and suggested perfect sides for our meals. There were..."

Jakarra Brady

"Business dinner at gusto last night. Had the privilege of being at the chef's table. Absolutely amazing experience. We trusted the chef and boy was..."

Jay

"Ate here last week, had the veal and carpaccio, both were beautiful. Atmosphere was nice, spacious and roomy. The chefs table looked fun and I'd..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"Having been to the Grill a few times and being a fan of Italian food I took my family to Gusto. We arrived after a comedy show and the service was..."

Fylde

"Came here for dinner mid week. Restaurant was busy and had good friendly vibe. Could not fault the service which was friendly, informed and..."

Stephen Potter

"We came here on Valentine's Day and has the Valentine's Day set menu. Since it was our first time here having a set menu was a good idea..."

Aniva Huang

"I have to admit that I was at Gusto quite some time ago, closer to the beginning of the year. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal though. They had a 2..."

Eli A

"The back story : I first encountered Gusto when visiting Skycity Grand Hotel. Mesmerised by its grand decor, the chandeliers outside and the spacious..."

A Culinary Affair

"Nov 2015Back for more, I think I'm a regular here now! I just can't get a good enough warming chocolate fix anywhere else! That hot chocolate..."

Paris

"Delicious italian food served in a luxurious place. Great setting and atmosphere. Great varieties of Italian pasta. Very friendly staff who made my..."

Annette Wong

"Had my birthday dinner last night with frnds at gusto and it turned out to be a gr8 hit....the food ws just fabulous... authentic italian food.. gr8..."

Mitali Mohan

"Great service but food not to our liking! Calamari a bit dry, meatballs nothing special, grilled octopus a bit bitter, pasta and risotto was okay but..."

Tess

"We were really impressed by this place overall. The food is of a great quality and genuinely really tasty. The service was outstanding.They have..."

Tony Frost

"Being based in an international hotel lifts the service to another level. The menu is based on sharing plates which allows you to sample a wide range..."

David Boshier

"Wonderful! We had new year's eve dinner here at Gusto and couldn't have gone better! Before coming to the restaurant I had mixed expectations because..."

Ninjunkie

"My better half had an advance encounter with Gusto and enjoyed it so much that I had to see for myself. It is difficult to accurately judge, as we..."

Gus

"Federal Street is famous with the line-up of award-winning eateries, especially after Masu swept up the coveted Restaurant of the Year after Depot..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Absolutely outstanding. Very engaging service. We were with a group of 6 which is the best way to do it as you can get to try a variety of dishes...."

Jo Y

"After being in Italy it's hard to find nz Italian that measures up. Gusto does and would have got 5/5 but for the costs. Very good Italian wine..."

Kerry Knight

"I have some wonderful friends and last weekend, they took the time to celebrated my birthday with an amazing dinner at Gusto at the Grand. An Italian..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I have wanted to try Gusto for several months, so thought a romantic dinner would be a perfect excuse. We ordered a lovely bottle of red wine, the..."

Muy-Cheng Lov

"We dined here on Friday night, arriving at 7.30pm. There seemed to be a little confusion over our booking but we were shown to a table quickly and..."

Wolfie W

"We arrived at Gusto at around 6pm, and were promptly seated (a group of seven). We were waited by the manager of the restaurant who's service was..."

Aidan

"We celebrated the birthday of one of our best friends with a meal at Gusto, Skycity. We left the choice of appetizers to the kitchen and were not..."

Hamish Caithness

"Gusto (pronounced guh-stoh, definitely not goose-toh) at The Grand is Sean Connolly’s latest restaurant in the SkyCity complex (after the superb..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Had such a lovely dinner at Gusto. Service was great, all waiters very accommodating. We had the pork fat potatos, gnocchi and beef cheeks. The warm..."

Julia Zhou

"We stayed at the grand by sky city it was very easy location for us as we woke up and headed down to level 3 in the same building. Friendly service..."

Sinae Yang

"We stayed at the Sky City Grand and had the buffet breakfast here at the Gusto on 3 occasions. Great selection from egg, bacon, sausage hot breakfast..."

Muthumal Perera

"Decided to try this restaurant for home made pasta dishes. Tried 2 different pastas: one with pumpkin and another one with spicy pork sausage..."

Deanna

"We went to the Gusto last night and had the best time! The food was just beautiful and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and..."

Natasha Pezic

"The food here was excellent. Everything is meant to be shared so you can order a few things to try. From the antipasti menu we had the ricotta with..."

Kevin Marquez

"If you are looking for delicious pasta - this is the place. Located on the ground floor of Skycity hotel, I first thought that it would be like a bar..."

Andrei Diomidov

"We really enjoyed the dinner here, especially the pasta. Conveniently located in the Aerospace City. The food is medium in size but delicious! The..."

Ruby Heleno

"Beautiful atmosphere. Nice staffs. Great dishes. Baked eggplants parmigiana was great! It is the best dish for us. Mushroom ricotta gnocci is nice..."

L

"Eaten here a couple of times. This time I had the parpadelle which was amazing. The garlic pizza was also really tasty. Also had the orange mocktail..."

Kelv

"One of Auckland’s best restaurants. Food is always cooked to perfection. The Sardinia pasta and Nutella Bombalini are incredible (you can’t go..."

Jazzy

"This spot is amazing! Gusto at the grand is one of Auckland CBD's best-hidden gems. Coffee and food are both exceptional! Operating out of..."

Liam Gubb

"Disappointed by the dry pork belly but the staff more than made up for this with their attentive service and dessert on the house. I can never..."

Jordan Lee

"A nice place to have dinner with your special friend. Staff are professional and friendly, the food quality I experienced was A+. Car parks are..."

Reza MDI

"We were strangely the only customers on a Saturday afternoon. The service was fast. Sadly they don't do the canoli anymore. The ricotta and pizza..."

Yasheeka Bertram

"Today I bring my little one to a "Pizza making class for kids" while waiting I had a glass of wine and pasta, the service is amazing so kind so..."

Gerardo Caballero

"Dined here with my family, for the first time, for my birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed everything. Food was delicious. The staff were friendly and..."

Clare Proctor

"Food was tasty; staff fast and friendly; a bit hurried though. It is ala cart menu so your bill can add up quickly and there are no accompaniments..."

DREAMS4U lisa.johnson

Cocoro

Wheelchair Accessible

"I chose to come here with my husband last weekend for my birthday. We were immediately greeted warmly upon arrival and showed to our seats. The..."

Auds

"Absolutely great service and delicious food!..."

Emmaus Courtney

"I have been hankering to get to Cocoro for years now and a 10th wedding anniversary seemed to be an appropriate occasion!! This meal did not..."

Imprzv

"The second time back to Cocoro, I still love their food and amazing customer service! Sashimi platter is definitely their signature IG pose but their..."

Ashley Tran

"My favorite restaurant in Auckland! The price can be more friendly but I still think it’s worth that...."

Ariel

"Thanks guys, an amazing set lunch -..."

Ben

"Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food was delicious and the wine and sake pairings were also great. Possibly the nicest Japanese food I have had..."

L.B.

"Amazing food. Beautifully presented. IMO, one of the best Japanese restaurants in..."

Allan Chin

"This is my third review on @cocoro_restaurant. 🍱A variety of dishes were ordered from their a la carte menu and I’ll be reviewing them one by..."

Pandadrools

"Came here today with my family (inc. my little baby). They graciously allowed for the presence of my wee little one to join us for lunch. I was quite..."

Sheila Putri

"We ordered their degustation menu. The food was delicately presented and each course had a story. The highlight was 10/10 the beef. It was soft and..."

Dxlche

"Lovely meal at Cocoro. We splurged and ordered the Signature Sashimi Platter for the four of us. This was well worth it, great WHOA..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Beautiful sashimi platter the tuna was super amazing, the wagyu beef were done perfectly. Personally I didn’t like the oyster tempura because it..."

888

"My favorite Japanese restaurant in NZ. Their ingredients are always so fresh. Great variety of sashimi, nigiri and other Japanese dishes. You can..."

Lucy

"That wagyu beef was amazing!!! The spiced banana in tempura batter was actually quite nice and the pairing with the ice cream made it great. Also had..."

#fatlyfe

"Everything is just perfection from the friendly staff, craft cocktails and amazing food. Everything was so tasty! It is perfect for large groups as..."

Jack Elba

"Friendly and professional servers. Great food really. Only complaint is paper serviettes poor quality and chairs weren’t so comfortable. It was the..."

Chris L

"Cocoro has always been a restaurant I wanted to visit as I see amazing photos of the sashimi platter posted on social media from time to time. It is..."

Jenny Da

"Came back for lunch and I was not disappointed. Assorted Sashimi don was amazingly fresh. Steamed eggs with giant Hokkaido scallops. Tasty and..."

"Ambience was relaxed but intimate, food was exceptional. We had the degustation menu which had a nice range of hot and cold dishes and we washed it..."

Gus

"We went there for our wedding anniversary celebration. Beautiful and fresh food, nice presentation. A bit pricy but worth it. Special flavor and..."

LisaH

"Their food were great, very tasty and different combinations which I never tasted before, they are so delicious and beautiful representation. Their..."

Trizie Tran

"I love this place. I dream of eating the food here. If you like Japanese food that is outside the standard fare this is great. Lovely..."

Karen Betsubara

"Got off work at the last minute and needed a nice place to go for the mrs birthday, this place ticked the boxes. They don't require advance booking..."

Jeffie

"Sashimi taste fresh, nice and tender beef sirloin served with rich flavour homemade sauce, also it has a romantic environment such as a nice place..."

Ao Chen

"I love the sashimi, it was amazing! But for two people it is way too much. Good atmosphere, good service. Will come back to try something..."

Anna Lo

"1-2 months lead time for a table in weekends. Outstanding food. Service really good. Amended degustation for one of our guests. We did wine matching..."

Jasmine

"Cocoro is one of the best dining experiences in Auckland.Humble and professional service, incredibly fresh and creative food.Sustainably..."

Angela Kay Street

"I had a very pleasant dining experience here with two others for the chef's 8 course degustation at 6pm on a Friday. The menu is slightly different..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Brought my dad here for his first ever degustation and was glad he enjoyed it very much. I ensured him even though they were small portions of food,..."

ShoRt

"Awesome! Came here for my bday yesterday! Great food, good sake, fab service! We had tempura oysters, and their lunch set with sake pairing...."

MrsSelwyn

"I feel I can't really be too picky with my review as I'm not a huge seafood lover so basing some of my opinions off my other half as he is. We ha the..."

Niamh Slattery

"Took J here for his birthday and ordered the degustation menu. Quite hidden however there is parking all along the street. Walking in, the ambiance..."

C & J

"Came here to celebrate Valentines Day. It was recommended by the waitress that we try the Omotenashi Degustation Menu as it was our first visit. We..."

Priscilla Khang

"Cozy place with amazing food served. Reasonable price and good good service. Definitely the good choice to go if you ever want some Japanese..."

Will

"Had really lovely time here yesterday, me and my partner had Degustation course meal as a dinner. The staff memebers were so kind and informative,..."

Shazza

"Simply the best Japanese fine dining restaurant in Auckland, excellent customer service and great presentation 👍🏼⛩🎎🎏🎉🍾 every meal..."

Cecilia Wu

"Suddenly wanted to try here for the first time this morning. Very surprised to find out that it is not situated on a main road, despite its..."

Maggie H.

"My best friend took me here for my birthday and I just have to say this place does the best Japanese food in auckland. We ordered sushi and sashimi..."

Jenny Son

"I was just gonna pick some place random in Ponsonby for dinner last night. We walked pass Cocoro, thinking "alright~ baby it's you!" They..."

Evelyn Chen

"Visited this restaurant last year for an anniversary. The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing - the staff is very accomodating and adjusted..."

Kaash

"Visited there for lunch on last Saturday. Ordered one $50.00 short course lunch, I chose four courses below.1. Two small welcome dishes -..."

Michelle Hwang

"One of the premier Japanese restaurants in Auckland. The service and food is top notch.I had the pleasure of taking my family here for dinner a..."

Av

"The sashimi here is really fresh and the dessert plating was super pretty (the desserts itself were yummy too 😃). My brother and I picked the $50..."

Melissa

"Cocoro offers authentic but modern Japanese cuisine at a fine dining standard. I dined here a couple months ago and decided to order off the A La..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Having degustation dinner with group of 7, the food is amazing and service is top class. The food nicely cooked and so fresh. The salmon was my..."

Ryan Wong

"Just visited this place and I have to say its a must visit for Japanese cuisine. Fantastic fish selection and style. We had the deguestation and..."

Sarah Allen

"It's good to find a Japanese restaurant that that has its own chef created menu. Loved the different dishes along with the Japanese beers. Would..."

Chumq

"So as our first attempt to review all of the Metro top 50 restaurants (it'll take us a couple of years) we thought we'd head to Cocoro in..."

Kegsy

"amazing place. recommend highly. attentive staff, food very subtle. we had the set lunch and was fabulous. nice..."

Colette Adrian

"Food was excellent and as fresh as possible. The dishes were big enough. The price for a glass of wine is really reasonable. The music could be a few..."

Jr

"We went to Cocoro for a special occasion and had very conflicting experience from the restaurant.Firstly, the food was beautiful. We..."

Cindy Wu

"It's best to book the table before going there, or you can only sit in the long table sharing with others.The dishes are very delicate,..."

Ruth

"My friends and I came to have the set menu, apparently if we wanted to book that was the only menu we can have. The meal was amazing. Top quality..."

Lesley Chen

"Nice set-up, nice environment, friendly staff, fresh ingredients. I loved how the chef has a theme/story for every dish and the staff explained what..."

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"Beyond imagine to describe a true culinary art.Degustation menu at its best.When you think Japanese cuisine and think style contemporary..."

Globalfoodlover

"Cocoro is bliss. We visited on a chilly Friday evening, with a booking for 7pm having specifically requested their vegan degustation menu. This in..."

Ashlee Adams

"If u find Cocoro is located on such a quiet street while it's well known, u will easily know the food is fantastic. friendly staff & Morden..."

Flora

"What a teat to dine inn if you like Japanese cousin. . I love theirs set menu and seafood platter a lot. All food is a state of art really. Must go..."

Katerina

"My boyfriend and I sampled the degustation menu here the other evening for my birthday. We added the chef's sashimi and the sake/wine..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Sashimi galore if you opt for the signature platter. Would recommend to share with more than the suggested two people. The reservation system is a..."

Rachel

"Cocoro strikes (for me) the perfect balance between creativity and not ruining a classic. Many highly rated Japanese restaurants in Auckland are..."

Gentlepig

"Without a doubt 'nz best Japanese restaurant by a country mile.Ok so you may pay more than your average Japanese, but let's face the truth,..."

Michael

"Cocoro has been on my 'must visit' list for quite some time now, and it was almost at the point where the anticipation had transformed into..."

Bri DiMattina

"One of our family favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. The restaurant was very high end, romantic set up. They served very authentic..."

Cindy Ong

"Saturday lunchtime and Cocoro was humming, we got one of the last tables. Although busy the food was to the normal very high standard, the lunchtime..."

Tane Nui

"Had high expectations before coming here; had been to a restaurant the chef was prior to here and loved the food. This place serves what I think is..."

FoodiePhysician

"I love Japanese, and this was definitely a great place to have dinner. we had the Omentanshi Degustation dinner. Every dish that came out was like a..."

Vitale Eti

"I love Japanese food & this being a fine dining one appealed to my partner, so we decided to give it a try. Food was pretty good. Tried a few..."

Anita Zahoor

"It's been a while since I'd last been to Cocoro, so I wasn't sure if it would be as good as I remembered. I was glad that I wasn't..."

Rice & Kai

"I was taken here for my birthday. Nice place to go for an intimate dinner. Lovely presented food. Great Japanese food. A bit pricey but was worth..."

Angela Trigg

"Cocoro offers the best Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Have dined here regularly for lunch and dinner since its opening. Its an absolute standout for..."

Marea Graves

"Just had a beautiful lunch at Cocoro. I was extremely impressed with the service, of course their food, but mostly to the attention to detail on each..."

Jemma

"We ate here recently with their $85 degustation menu.The service was EXCELLENT. As good as (or better) that any restaurant I have been to...."

RH

"As much as I love the Tanuki's and Nishiki's of this world, Cocoro is classy, modern and authentic. Shared several dishes from their a la carte menu..."

Charles Pludthura

"I went here for a recent birthday dinner with my husband. We had the degustation. It was simply the best Japanese food I have ever eaten. Everything..."

Wendy Tighe Umbers

"Had dinner there two days ago. Took the menu. Food was really good. Presentation is fantastic. Good value for money. It is definitely worth a try for..."

Herby Segmuller

"Great service ! Great food ! Went there tonight for late Mother's Day dinner, heard about Cocoro a lot lately and wanted to try! and it was..."

Jennifer Huang

"My son took me here for Mothers Day treat. How special did I feel? He knows I don't eat huge amounts and this was perfect. Before arriving he said..."

Julia

"Great flavours, beautifully presented dishes and really novel items are served at this slick restaurant. Nice details too, like giving you a hot..."

NomNomPanda

"had lunch with friends last weekend. lunch menu price was less than we expected. nice menu and presentation, and of course the taste too! service..."

C-force

"Absolutely amazing! Service was fantastic, food and drinks arrived promptly. We had the degustation, with matching wines and sake. I'm new to sake so..."

Rita Cunningham

"I could not recommend this restaurant enough. We headed a long for the Saturday night Omotenashi degustation dinner. It was an amazing food journey..."

David Boshier

"I stumbled upon Cocoro by accident - I walked by and it caught my attention so I talked my friend into having dinner there and we were in for a..."

Peter B.

"Order in advice for the Sashimi and sushi course !! This is our number one choice for fancy dinner out location..."

Henry Chiang

Erxin Shang

"My first visit and the food was stunning. Was lucky to be at a wine tasting for pyramid valley wines and the 2 together were..."

David

"I promised this review a while ago, but lack of any photography kept me from posting it. On the bright side this has given me an excuse to go back..."

Trace

"I must say, their service was truly professional. The atmosphere was wonderfully subtle. The food exceeded my expectations, with each dish being..."

Stace

"An amazing dinner at Cocoro. We felt the food was very fresh and the flavours were carefully executed. Some reviews I have read have mentioned that..."

Anita Chang

"Went here for lunch. We ordered signature sashimi plate and wow, it was amazing selection of fishes, prawns, shells. Their dishes are very delicious...."

Pavel Valenta

"I enjoy my stay here and good food. Would be near 5 if disregarding the price. I like the presentation of the appetiser Flavours: wasabi, smokey,..."

Jordan Balintac

"I have seen a lots of review about this restaurant is not kids friendly on social media, I need to say that's false. We took our 2 year old daughter..."

Alan Cao

"I had the best Japanese food outside of Japan at this restaurant. 10/10 highly..."

Loa Morrissey

"Honestly, this is the most expensive meal we’ve ever had. We enjoyed the meal very much for our special occasion. Very delicious food and nice..."

Seita

"The best Japanese in Auckland. A unique experience and totally worth it. So many things we ate. The stand out to me was scallops, so chuch and creamy..."

frazer bond

"Cocoro is flawless in every aspect! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. This restaurant is recommended if you love Japanese food and seafood. The..."

Dan H

"One of the best Japanese food we have tried in the whole of New Zealand. We came in for lunch and went for the set menu. It had a bit of everything..."

Leander Yohanes

"Went for the deguststion menu. The service was superb and the food on offer had a huge amount of different and unique flavors. Only thing that just..."

Nikola Jaksic

"Probably one of the best if not the best Japanese in Auckland. One of our go to favourite restaurants. All of the dishes are fresh and beautifully..."

Ranga S

"Subtle and thoughtful fine dining with a Japanese twist - well worth a visit. The degustation is terrific, with each dish highlighting a different..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Delectable, fresh and unique dishes. The best Japanese weve had since we were in..."

Roger Ramjet

Farina

86/100 (2456 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great place to get your authentic Italian fix. Easily the best Duck dish - ‘the duck ravioli’, great wood fired pizzas and amazing deserts. The..."

Vinay Parmar

"I give my reviews on comparison with similar priced restaurants. While this isn't in my top restaurants list, it's an excellent choice in Ponsonby..."

Rao

"Came to Farina for my sister’s birthday dinner and had an amazing experience! The calamari was fantastic, as were this wood fired pizzas and pasta...."

Courtenay

"The guanciale pizza was by far the tastiest out of the three dishes we ordered. I do not recommend the spaghetti alla cetara as we thought it was way..."

Adrianna

"Another great night at Farina. The service was top notch as usual and the food was super tasty. I really enjoyed the cauliflower dish, and thought..."

Greg Potter

"Great service, food came out really fast and was delicious! Only thing was that the arancini could have been a bit hotter but otherwise it was very..."

Madeleine Potter

"Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Eggplant parmigiana, garlic pizza bread, burrata pizza, boscaiola (perfect for those who aren’t big..."

Rose Thexton

"Best pizza ever. Order the..."

Joseph Malgapo

"From the food to service everythings absolutely amazing. We ordered the mushroom guanciale pizza, clam pasta and crudo with yellow fine tuna. Hands..."

HungryHam

"We ordered the parma pizza and the spaghetti. The pizza came out very fast and was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. The spaghetti was not..."

Jeannette Salim

"They have the best pork belly bun ever 👍 Restaurant is set up is nice and cool. Friendly customer service..."

Marita Huynh

"Some of the best pizza I’ve had in Auckland - reminded me of the pizza in Naples with the sourdough base! The mushroom & truffle was my favourite!..."

Lizzie

"Seeing a few unjustified (bad) reviews for this restaurant, I felt that there’s a need to provide my opinion as a lover for good food as well...."

Hello

"We had a great feed here a couple of weeks ago. A group of 6 of us really enjoy our pizzas and entrees. The service was very friendly and attentive...."

Jason Jost

"Best Italian food I’ve had to date! We started off with the garlic pizza bread and arancini balls, for our mains we had the Margherita pizza and..."

Sueshi

"10/10 - so delicious! Tasted like Italy..."

Kimberley Brown

"Sooooooooo delicious...."

Justmegs

"🍕 Margherita pizza tour location #4: Farina, Ponsonby.We got to make use of our Zomato Gold membership here! We ordered a Margherita..."

Allan Ha

"Service was friendly and attentive. Food was very nice. Highlight was definitely the veal that came with a blue cheese sauce...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"A real gem of an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ponsonby, if you want authentic Italian pizza, I suggest you pay this place a..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Loved dining here! The staff were so accommodating and super helpful with deciding what to order. The pasta was delicious and flavours were amazing...."

Stephanie Qin

"Food was amazing! We shared two pizzas and a pasta, all of which were flavourful. Only downside was that the crust was a little chewy. Staff were..."

Kororaa

"Great food. Loved the Diavola pizza. Sardines in oil with toast was a great starter. Great conversation with the duty manager. Will definitely visit..."

Hungry D

"Great pizzas, probably the best in Auckland! Good service and the food came pretty quickly after we ordered them. The restaurant had great decor..."

Michelle Zhang

"This is a very nice Italian restaurant and we really enjoyed our dining experience here. The services was excellent, all the staff were very..."

Food2belly

"Incredible pizza, options for everyone! Super busy, fun atmosphere! The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the place had a really nice vibe to..."

Adrianna Hannan

"Absolutely incredible food at this Italian restaurant. Farina is consistent with there service and taste, the Margherita pizza is a must, my partner..."

Lily

"Great service, attentive waitstaff and delicious food. The octopus was divine! While we couldn't get a table, waitstaff regularly checked in on us to..."

Limyongqi

"The food was amazing and so was the service. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Always make a booking though as this place always looks..."

Maria Foy

"The food was amazing, and the staffs were super friendly. Im definitely coming back. I would like to try desserts next time as recommended by staffs...."

Amy Kim

"A nice ambience Italian restaurant with a good selection on the menu , all dishes are nice and ingredients are very fresh , my favourite will have to..."

May Hung

"Visited this place last night, couldn't rate it higher! We ordered the house bread with olive oil, prosciutto & mozarella croquettes, carpaccio with..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"Great wood fire pizza and very friendly service. We used our zomato gold and got 1+1 on food here and it's really worth it.We enjoyed our dining..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Staff were really friendly, food and drinks were amazing, why didn’t we try Farina sooner instead of going to all the other overly hyped up Italian..."

I Love Food!

"Great authentic Italian food. The energy of the staff is great and we always feel well looked after. I would recommend Farina to..."

Marc

"Great pizza, great service.We had Burrata pizza.Light dough, balanced flavour.Service was attentive and friendly.Highly..."

Alessandra Ierardi

"Second time at Farina thanks to zomato gold ⭐️ The Woodfire oven pizzas there are amazing, and of course I had to get one with truffle oil 😍..."

Samantha Taveras

"The pizza served here is incredible - the best I have ever had. Now I am not saying I am any sort of pizza connoisseur, however I have had a lot of..."

True Auckland Foodie With A European Flair

"Used Zomato Gold 1+1 on food at Farina and it was super delish! Pizza dough was nice and soft like a naan bread :) Must come back to try their..."

Lia

"We visited this place for lunch today with our 2 years old. The staff serving us was so thoughtful by giving us a seat on the couch area and giving..."

Crystal Chan

"Great venue and buzzing. Squid ink pasta was too salty. Pizza was on point and wonderful to eat. Would go back for the pizza. Great friendly..."

Janice Tay

"Really enjoy my lunch and exprience at Farina. Helpful staff and wonderful food! The pizza is the best! Reasonable price and good..."

Alice

"Went to Farina in the silly season and had a wonderful night out. Sardine’s, a house special, were an ideal starter. Well balanced flavours of..."

Dolce Far Niente

"Time flies, Baby Kirsty’s dad is another year older. Today, our family celebrated Jin’s birthday at Farina, an Italian restaurant in Ponsonby...."

Little Borneo Girl

"Good atmosphere with nice service! Very into this place! I love their pork bun and Crudo, raw market fish, it taste delicious and unique! I did came..."

Anna Lo

"I just love this place for food. It has not just good Italian food but the passion behind it. The pizza bases are top notch and the starters offer a..."

Callum Milburn

"Had an excellent pizza from here recently but it was uberdelivered and cold by the time it reached us. Must dine in and order off the full menu. I'm..."

Dragon88

"The Margherita pizza is dope, the daily pasta is amazing( at least today’s is amazing).Eventually, you guys will never know how wonderful is ..."

Johnson970521

"Best pizza in Auckland. Especially the buratta, so creamy. The crust is perfect, nice and crispy and charred on the rim and delicious and soft in the..."

Single P's Adventures

"The service was amazing! The waitress constantly checked on us and she was really nice too! We ordered the golfo pizza and it did take awhile to come..."

Sharon Louie

"the pizza is ok ... not great ... the dough is really good but the toppings are a bit average and u sadly mine was soggy :( my boyfriends calzone was..."

Candice Colclough

"Service was personal, attentive and servers were responsive to my nut and peanut allergy. Add on the delicious pizza and Cheese platter- made a..."

The One With A Nut Allergy...

"My whole fam loves this place. The staff are super friendly and the food is prime 👌🏽 one of the best woodfired pizzas in Auckland hands down...."

Anna K

"Lovely pizzas all round, however one of my party's gnocchi was a little below average- quite chewy and bland. Atmosphere was alright, and the service..."

Mysticmojito

"Every single dish was delicious!The depth of flavour and freshness were outstanding I truly enjoyed the meals.The pizza dough and the pasta..."

Chico

"Just went to this fabulous restaurant with my partner tonight and was so impressed. The service was absolutely fantastic, we were seen to immediately..."

Ayla Masson

"Casual village Italian with a touch of glamour. Farina hosted our friends birthday dinner on Thursday evening and did not disappoint...."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Exelent food...taste like authentic Italian home made food. 👍🥗👍🥗 Nice pleasant atmosphere and very friendly staff. They have best beef..."

Helena Roza

"Nothing soothes the soul like authentic Italian cuisine. There are far too many fakes in this city. But Farina doesn't disappoint. The pizza is..."

Wine & Dine

"The staff were very nice and always had a smile on their face and the food was amazing! Came out the restaurant with a full and very satisfied..."

Pauline Abeleda

"We came here after staff meeting, definitely recommend booking in advance as the place was fully packed on a Friday night.I was really..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Joined a couple of friends here as they are local and come here all the time and had told us how good it was. Great if you're happy with sharing..."

Bridgee

"Want a decent pizza takeaway? This is it!Great pizza, great tasting, like Archie's but slightly more premium. Only downside is..."

Tony Ma

"I went to Farina last night and absolutely loved the food. Home-made gnocchi which was so delicious I was savouring every mouthful Raddichio..."

Nicky Blakely

"Great food as long as you don't mind the wait. Everyone is awesome and the pizza is exceptional. Service is either excellent or very average..."

Gus Hill

"What a lovely place! The people here are soooo friendly. We were looked after very well. Our glasses were never empty coz the staff were very..."

Dee

"Come here with my boss,great service the waiter was real good funny as hell too 😜,a lot of people talk up the pizza and they weren't wrong wow..."

Ayaan

"This place gets really busy so we had to wait a while. The food was deffs worth the wait tho, especially the pizza with Gorgonzola and their new..."

Simone Halstead

"We've been to Farina several times and I've now decided to review this restaurant. Last night we ordered the octopus and pumpkin salad as entrees...."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"Taste buds ahoy! If you are a fan of seafood pasta, highly recommending Spaghettini Vongole. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly with a well balanced..."

Updn

"Amazing service,let alone one of the BEST pizzas ever! We picked "del moro" (with prosciutto and parmigiano) and "calzone" (folded pizza..."

Bubbles & Squeak

"Outstanding italian food! Been there already quite a few times and their antipasti are simply amazing, their pizzas are literally the same as if you..."

Good Advisor

"Just had a night out with my gf here. And it was perfect. The food was good, great environment and the service was great. Had the duck pasta and I..."

Toby Chow

"Can't get any better than this. Food was delicious. Can't find better Italian in the States, especially for the price. Staff is killer, as..."

Greg

"Really authentic Italian restaurant. We ordered eggplant ravioli, crab ravioli and duck tortellini. Really delish! And the pana cotta was really..."

Rachel Weng

"Visited this weekend and had dinner with friends. In the past have always experienced very good service but waited over 45 mins for food and wasn't..."

Katy

"My great-food-demanding cousin was up for a few days so we decided to try Farina on a friend's recommendation. Boy, is that friend worth..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Could not have asked for a better meal here. As a nutella-holic, the Nutella Calzone was absolutely heavenly and was the icing on the cake to what..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"Very nice place , the food spectacular because I see in the kitchen the chef was Italian so he knew about the Italian dishes.For sure I will..."

Sarah

"Amazing food & friendly staff. What more could you ask for?We were seated right at the back in our tiny little corner away from everyone..."

Trin

"We felt like wood-fire pizza for dinner so we came here to try it.... Service was friendly and we got our food quickly... Great place to come with a..."

Donna&Shane

"Came for a birthday dinner. We were seated around the back where there are a few large tables which we shared with another group.The staff..."

Benedict Uy

"I've come here a couple of times. I've had the ravioli and the seafood risotto.The ravioli dish was very poor quantity given the $25+ price. The..."

Kathmandu Eater

"Ahhhhh..the real deal here! Had an awesome night on Monday evening, the place was heaving with punters and despite a 40 mins wait to be seated (we..."

David Parussini

"Had a lovely meal here last night which beats most of the other local established Italian places around town. Have always wanted to visit this place..."

Ivan Koay

"So much goodness! Always on point, great service and knowledgable staff. Will be back for sure. ..."

Lucas Shaw

"Farina is another Italian gem that is authentic to its food and can give Gusto a good run for its money. Starting off with the aracini. It..."

Travels4Food

"Understated elegant Italian style right here on P Rd will wow any amateur diner passing by looking for quality service and beautiful food. This place..."

Frank

"Always enjoyed a good toto's pizza delivered so was excited to finally try out some other Italian food in their new restaurant, which overall had..."

ShoRt

"Best Italian food I've had in auckland.Very busy vibrant place . Inspite of being busy we were welcomed and attended right away.We got a..."

Globalfoodlover

"Enjoyed watching the guys at work, rolling the dough and cooking in the pizza oven. The margarita pizza was a nice little taste of what they have to..."

HJ

"As the sun set on the day and the coolness rolled in, pizza was the next option on our food coma train. Was great fun to watch your pizza being made..."

Lisa Reynolds

"My partner and I visited Farina on a Sunday evening as we both felt like Pasta.We ordered the Duck Tortellini and she had the Crab Ravioli...."

Kieran

"I am obsessed with pizza and had high hopes for farina. Last time I had the boscaiola which i didn't really like- due to the flavours- so this time I..."

A

"Farina!! Affordable and tasty. Freshly made pasta, homemade marinated sardines. Portion sizes are great. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Which is..."

Jotori

"Can't wait to try the epic food from Farina.Last year these guys won "best dish" @Taste of Auckland.I have no doubt it's gonna be a..."

Carlos

"Amazing metre long Toto's pizzas 🍕 The last Toto's Pizza I had was from Toto's... It didn't even compare to Farinas. Full of flavour, beautiful..."

WWW.KINGOFCHEATMEALS.COM

"I went to Farina last week to celebrate a friend's birthday and we had a very nice dinner. Service was really good and friendly, our..."

Javier Yebenes

"Came here for Sunday lunch with my mum and sister, it was pretty quiet so we were seated right away and a waitress recommended some dishes. We had..."

Sarah Watson

"Another good Italian Restaurant! Pizza, Pizza , Pizza ! Good service, clean and family friendlySergio is well known for make the best Pizzas on..."

MommyYummy

"We had the best experience here! We were greeted and seated right away even though it was a busy Friday night. My partner was after something that..."

Olivia

"Arrived and the place was absolutely packed for a Friday night. My friends and I came hearing about the metre long pizza. And we weren't dissapointed..."

Laura Ransome

"Farina is my Italy in Ponsonby!I absolutely love Italian cuisine..... Pasta, Pizza, antipasti... Give me all of it NOW!I found the staff to..."

Carlos

"Great atmosphere and service once we were seated. I had the duck tortellini with mushrooms and my partner had the seafood risotto which was generous..."

Tania Dawson

"Went to lunch here with a friend of mine. I like their take in yum-cha. You can order a few things to share which we did. We ordered 4 dishes..."

Gem

"Absolutely love this place. It's My total fave at the moment. It's everything that is good about Italian food - simple and delicious and generous...."

Miso

"A great restaurant located in Ponsonby serving good Italian cuisine ranging from Italian salads, pizzas and pastas. Given the vast selections of..."

Johann*

"Caught up with a few friends to try their metre long pizzas and we were made welcome by a very chatty, energetic and charming waitress. She was a..."

Linny

"Amazing place with an awesome atmosphere, not to mention that all the dishes on their menu are both unseen in other restaurants which gives it points..."

Erica Robson

"Love love love the gnocchi! Best ever! Watching them cook your meal in front of you while sitting at the bar is a special treat too. Really authentic..."

Rhys Armstrong

"Since I've moved to Auckland, I've been lucky enough to go to the Taste of Auckland event. Both events, l tried the duck ravioli with truffle Sauce..."

Penelope Chua

"we have only been here once, and only for dessert and cocktails which were very good. having lived in europe for the last 16 years we have no..."

Londinium Espresso

"Went here a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. It was quite busy but we got a table straight away. The waiter (possibly the owner) had an awesome..."

Hannah

"My boyfriend and I Went to Farina for lunch on a lovely Saturday after reading good reviews on TripAdvisor. Upon arrival, we were quite surprised to..."

KT

"I went there with some girlfriends for lunch, it was awesome. Very friendly staff and we were shown to a table immediately . The beautiful food came..."

Fiona Neubert

"We went there, it was good. Napoli street food (small plates around $10) were good, pizza was fabulous, pasta was good.Relaxed &..."

Thomas W

"Authentic delicious italian fare served by charming attentive staff. This is a great addition to Ponsonby Road. Loved the Maitre'd..."

Melanie Vermont

"Husband and I went to checkout Farina. Great food, great staff. Sat at the bar and watched the chefs who presented us with small samplings of lots of..."

Felicity Pyne

"I had a beautiful dinner at Farina with my wife on a Friday night and the atmosphere was great and the food is so fresh. We tried the 1/2 metre long..."

Thor Mucke

"Had a great lunch here, Pizza & 'yum ciao' was fantastic. Enjoyed the rolled pork & deep fried arancini. Can see this place would go off at..."

Tom Karauti

"Great food, tried numerous dishes, loved the sardines, ravioli, tortellini and pumpkin risotto served in cute little pumpkin shells. Desserts awesome..."

Angela Hollinger

"Solid as per usual. Courgette flowers as a special were very good. Crispy and packed with mozzarella and ricotta. Pizza with the white anchovies..."

Richard Ross

"One of the best Italian restaurant we've ever been! We are a south American couple (Argentina & Brazil), we went to Farina to celebrate my husband's..."

Ary H

"One of the best places for Italian in Auckland. Classic rustic Italian food, beautiful flavours, great Italian wine selection. There's so many things..."

Ray C

"Amazing dinner at Farina! This is one of our favourite places in Auckland and the go-to restaurant to meet friends and colleagues. Cozy vibes and..."

Ana Vila

"First time trying for dinner on a Friday night- simple meal of pizza, drinks and dessert. Had the Vesuvio and it was so simple but the most delicious..."

CJ Larin

"Excellent food. Made with love and care. Friendly staff and atmosphere. The octopus was cooked..."

M. Lang

"Wow! Wow! Wow! It's doesn't get more authentic than Farina if you're in the mood for some southern Italian food. Fresh and thoughtful ingredients. I..."

Luke Gray

"Beautiful restaurant and some of the best customer service I have ever had. You could tell the staff were genuinely happy to be there. Also great..."

Caitlin Senior

"Came with friends the other night and wasn't disappointed! We definitely pigged out and ordered a lot - see photos - and did not have any regrets..."

Karl Ong

"Farina is a truly delightful Italian dining spot where authenticity meets ambience in Ponsonby. I started my meal with the Crudo appetizer, raw fish..."

Michael Kang

"This is a nice Italian place tucked away on the corner of Ponsonby Road. The atmosphere is a busy but intimate and intentionally decorated space. The..."

Destiny Edwards

"Spent my Partner and I's anniversary here, as well as more recently my Birthday, and I couldn't recommend it more. Family Friendly, with some of the..."

So'omālō Iteni Schwalger

"Great little place with a wonderful atmosphere, staff who make you feel like a member of the family, and food that makes you wish the lights were a..."

Jt

"surprise! surprise! surprise! The chef is very daring and innovative(I think), because it was the first time I ate a whole fish in a western..."

jin jeremy

"Stumbled upon this place as part of our bar hopping experience and couldn't be happier. Fantastic pizzas, and the drinks were great. The bartender..."

Sveta Hackett

"Wonderful night at Farina. Food and drinks were authentic. I love Salsiccia the best. We knocked a glass down accidentally and the staff came..."

Caroline

"I feel guilty for waiting this long to try this INCREDIBLE restaurant! The service stands out as the best I have ever experienced. If you are lucky..."

Aleysha Knowles

Ostro

86/100 (2754 ratings)

"Came here for a birthday dinner for partner and was blown away with how amazing every dish we ordered was. We had the crayfish toasted sandwich,..."

Rebecca Patel

"love the taste of beef wellington but the food come quite..."

Eatateeaten

"🍞🥩Beef Wellington at Ostro 🤩it’s been on my list for a while, finally gave it a try yesterday and I was super impressed! Beef Wellington..."

Pandadrools

"Came in tonight for a farewell dinner for my friend. Tried the eye fillet and the mushroom hotpot. Did not expect the mushroom hotpot to come out..."

Rosanne Choy

"Love the food here! It’s a fantastic view and setting for a special occasion or just summer! The service is fantastic..."

Chan Can Eat

"Have been there a few times, good vibes and Wellington beef. I recommend medium well， better than..."

Jialin Cui

"Was definite a happy meal. Beef Wellington was cooked just well. It was my first time trying fresh oyster. It was fresh and creamy. The appetiser was..."

Carol W.

"Unfortunately they sold out Beef Wellington when we arrived. Friendly staff but slow service. Food taste pretty good,location is easy to..."

Serena L

"Went here for High Tea great experience great food but little bit too sweet for me.Apart from that everything is good, will come here for diner..."

Aymee Huang

"Food was good and service was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend lamb shoulder which was so tender and flavourful. The harbour view was..."

LilianMonaghan

"Amazing food and view! Ordered the creme brûlée and it was the best i have ever tried! Also ordered the seafood grazing player which was extremely..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Ostro can be found in level two of the seafarers building at britomart but dont worry theres a lift and you’ll need it after this place...."

Flippynz

"Beautiful dinner with a beautiful view. Had the buffalo mozzarella with sourdough, beef wellington with parmesan beignets& creamed sweetcorn, and a..."

Kealy Mathews

"I have been here 4 times. Foods and customer service were excellent. Highly recommend to book a table with the note for saving you a portion of Beef..."

Ashley Tran

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Recommend:..."

Mon.

"This review is for their high-tea only. Came here for high-tea with a group of friends. It is all you can eat and you can keep refilling the trays..."

Desmond Chan

"OMG，look at，what a plates！oysters are fresh with vinegar, garlic, and some other sauces( bit of sweet). I had grilled market fish snapper..."

Rocky Guo

"Best birthday dinner ever!!! I went there for my 21st and got a salmon steak for myself and a gnocchi for my bf🥰 They were both fascinating,..."

Christina Lee

"Came to Ostro for our anniversary and it was PERFECTION from start to finish. Stunning ambience and view out to the harbour, fabulous service with..."

Hannah Elley

"It is rare to go out fine dining for me now, but this experience was well worth it. With views over looking the Port and you get the beautiful sea..."

Food2belly

"One of my favorite restaurants to come chill. The service is exceptional staff are always kind and sociable. The drinks are great and the view is..."

Seamus M.

"Very cool place to go for a drink with a relaxed indoor outdoor style bar. Range of beers on tap are pretty good too. Had the market fish of the day..."

Birdman

"Great atmosphere, amazing location ( wharf on one side and the Britomart on the other), friendly and helpful staff, great weather to spend a Friday..."

João Plácido

"Delicious food - yummy pork belly and the parmesan beignets are one of a kind. A nice place overlooking the harbour with an excellent..."

Michelle

"Good service, good food. We tried the oysters, bread, one each of the gnocchi, the salmon and the lobster and snapper pie. Finished with one dessert,..."

Bobby Zhou

"Visited Ostro last night - the layout & view is amazing. Sadly it was raining so definitely on a clear sunny day the sunset would be perfect from..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"It was girls’ night out one slightly chilly Thursday evening. I had been eyeing the beef wellington but I could not justify paying 98NZD (menu for..."

Maricor Sunga

"In the early 1970’s, Seafarers.was known to many as a gateway into Auckland City for transient sailors... Present day... it is now home to Ostro..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Spectacular views on the waterfront, great for intimate moments and has one of my favourite bar settings in Auckland. I’m a big fan of..."

Medium_Rare

"Omg! We loved the duck and the fish for our mains! My husband keeps taking us back especially for the duck! Great staff and good seating areas. A bit..."

S & F And Baby

"Wow.Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had. Everything tasted amazing. This is the wow factor I was looking for. The amazing harbour view,..."

Darren Big Belly

"This place is the only place in Auckland, that I’ve heard of, that does beef wellington. After a 45 minute wait we were given crispy puff..."

Dxlche

"Possibly the best restuarant I have been to in Auckland. Have been there twice now and love the food, service and the view of the harbour at night is..."

Deborah Pitout

"You have got to try out Ostro, one of our fave places so far. We had an anniversary dinner here and it was Devine. Great service excellent food...."

Peneueta Willis

"Recently, I graduated university with a conjoint degree in Commerce and Property. To celebrate this milestone, we chose Josh Emett’s Ostro to have..."

Annie Ren

"Came for the special Mother’s Day high tea and it was delicious! We had a table with a view of the harbour and mum got a complimentary glass of..."

Lizzie

"Came here with my husband for our anniversary. Ordered the beef carpaccio and tuna tataki for entree which were both very good. The beef was in large..."

RVEH

"I can’t record the flavor at all. What I still remember is that this restaurant does picked a wonderful location. I guess no one will reject to a..."

Yafenxu123

"The decor of this place was absolutely lovely. My mother and I came in on a bustling Saturday night but even though it seemed super busy, the staff..."

Linda Lin

"Loved the atmosphere, the setting, food and the service. I literally cannot fault anything.My duck breast i ordered was incredible! T flavour..."

Neelam Chandra

"I have been looking forward for this restaurant for so long, because of the obsession with Gordan Ramsy's Beef Wellington. It really suprised me, the..."

Jason Shi

"The steak was amazing here and came with an amazing bearnaise sauce, I also had free range chicken nibbles but I cant see these on this menu, fries..."

Sarah Shepherd

"I booked this restaurant out for my leaving party in the weekend. They offered fully vegan catering for this event. The food was stunning and well..."

Aimee.

"Lovely lovely food and view!! I could have given a 5 star but the service wasn’t as good. But I’d definitely recommend this place regardless...."

Fijiangourmand

"We had high tea here. Pretty good selections for the teas and food.The view and atmosphere is really good. Really enjoyed my time here and def..."

Rezz Ca

"Another place to check off on the high tea list around town, it's pretty good. Service is your usual good standard and the ambience is nice..."

Jeffie

"This place is always amazing. The prettiest views, service, foods, drinks, decor etc. etc. only thing I have to say about it that’s not so positive..."

Anna

"My first time at Ostro was for an end-of-year lunch with my workmates. Food and service were both high-quality, but I have to admit I didn't find the..."

Raymond Tiong

"It was a really nice experience dining in Ostro. Everything was perfect— from nice, friendly& helpful service to perfectly cooked food& fabulous..."

Jade0289

"Went here for a private function with my work mates and another company just to celebrate a win and the place is amazing, the staff are really nice...."

Marggie Pascua

"So went out for dinner on Saturday after reading about Ostro. I looked at the menu online and immediately liked it. Decided to take the plunge and..."

HRS

"After you've braved walking in through an empty shop, to the elevator at the back and found your way up to the restaurant itself you've earned a..."

Jasmine

"Simply amazing ! I had my birthday lunch here and even though it was a long wait for food, it was really worth it ❤️ I really recommend the beef..."

Naz

"Ostro marked the end of the culinary journey to Auckland for the extended weekend and how could it not be so without a hunk of slow cooked NZ lamb...."

Martin C

"I'm almost speechless... I'm still blown away by this place. The setting is the premium spot in Auckland, not just for the view but for literally..."

Monique Porteous

"I frequent Ostro and it's always an amazing experience! Birthday dinners, catching up with friends- it's perfect for every event. The cocktail list..."

Izabella Pinker

"Yumoooo! Enjoyed the roast duck Papardelle and the service was excellent. Throughly enjoyed the sides to, chips were spot on. Defs recommend...."

Sonam Naidoo

"We were so impressed with the styling of the restaurant and the ambiance. The staff were incredible and the chef even came out and spoke to us. I..."

Michelle M

"Had a wonderful time at Ostro, our waitress was very helpful with recommendations. Gave us a taste tester of the vino to ensure we would enjoy the..."

Chomnomnom

"Wonderful work lunch here. Amazing service, delicious food and wine, beautiful views. Had the clam spaghetti which was perfect and all the other..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Eye fillet steak is very good, but it took 3 hours to finish a 3 meal dinner... I consider this is too slow because we were not having a..."

FreeEagle

"High tea on a Sunday..Lovely view from the table we were seated at..Service was excellant and the high tea was good and very tasty..Would come..."

PK

"UPDATE 29/07: Service was definitely a lot better this time. Thank you to the guy who came and and acknowledged the service last time I'm sorry I..."

Samantha Gemmell

"I've really enjoyed the evenings and afternoons I have spent at Ostro. The management seems great, very accommodating and professional, though I..."

Mysticmojito

"Good food but menu needs changing - They have been rotating their menu for too long now. Have always enjoyed a meal here with the views and great..."

John Bound

"If you like posh dining, posh scenes and posh crowds, this might be the spot for you. I'll admit, the restaurant is very beautiful, and staff..."

T.B.F

"Awesome restaurant went in Late on a Sunday and was welcomed by the staff.Had an amazing meal of cow tongue and cheek entree and the steak..."

Dave Son

"Great seafood especially if your looking for oysters!!Right on the water with the finest food ever.The restaurant has beautiful menu and it's great..."

Arkisunday

"What a view,, stunning view. great and friendly service. Food was average.i think the price wasn't too bad, the meal was big enough. The bread was..."

Pm

"Been here a few times for dinner. The food is lovely and the service is great. The last time i went was in May last year and the waiter we had on..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Came here for dinner on a busy night. Firstly, we stood at the door and waited for a while to be seated( we made booking) so wasn't too happy to..."

Ezzz

"We went here on Valentine's Day and didn't book a table but we're lucky to got in. Staff are amazing helping us with food and wine! Great food! Great..."

Vyctorya Vo

"Proteins cooked and seasoned beautifully as always. Pasta looks good but tastes not as good as it looks like. Too sweet and the pasta was hard. The..."

Poppingcandy

"Long white island ice tea cocktail was a bit strong, but the duck and belly was great and service was decent. Nice view of the water from the terrace..."

Rawiri Kapa-Hakeney

"Great location beautiful view, nice and spacey restaurant. Everything from the reception to the service and really professional. Huge bar and good..."

Gaetano

"Amazing seaview restaurant located in Britomart. Their menu was designed by a Michelin stared chef. I had roast duck parradelle, which was very..."

Di

"Visited Ostro for their frosé and lobster/oyster rolls. The food was fantastic, don't let the price put you off. The Naked Lobster Roll and Oyster..."

Cecilia Paredes

"The lobster roll I had was amazing! The flavour was beautiful. It is a bit pricey for just a little roll and a few chips, probably will only come..."

Judy Chhy

"■ New Frosé (Frozen Rosé) popup■ Beautiful sea view■ Friendly staffWhat better way to celebrate the end of exams and..."

FoodieOodie95

"I couldn't find this place for awhile as the entrance is hard to find. But when you come up the stairs or elevator it's stunning. The views along the..."

Jessica

"First time here and can only rave about the food, staff and the views. Highly recommended if you want wonderful views and a meal to..."

Levi

"A great menu accompanies the gorgeous view of Auckland harbour. Ostro was the first 'high class' restaurant I'd ever been to, so I was a little..."

Saskia Yates

"High tea yes please Great views and tasty foodWe had come here for a lovely dinner a while agoSo thought we'd try their..."

The Incredible Edible

"Loved everything, warm friendly staff, had a great chat with the barman while our table was being prepared & enjoyed a complimentary glass of bubbles..."

Michelle Small

"This is by far one of the best quality restaurants we have been to.The service was very professional; the waiters for super nice and very..."

Amanda Lee

"Came here for a babyshower and while there were a bit of hiccups the manager came and apologized and looked after us to make sure everything went ..."

Candii Cao

"I am beyond satisfied with the food and service we received at Ostro. When ever a duck dish is available, I take the opportunity to order it, and so..."

Karen

"Ostro is a top spot down in Britomart with a great view of the harbour and a nice bar area if you're just after a drink. Everything ice been for..."

Foodathon

"Ok, ok hold the truck up and get ready for some deep and meaningful chat about Beef Wellington here! I LOVE BEEF WELLINGTON! It's hard to find a..."

Alwayseating

"We went to Ostro for dinner on a Monday night and we couldn't believe how busy they were despite the bad weather. Me and my partner had in mind a..."

Good Advisor

"Didn't find this place too outstanding, except that the restaurant is elevated on the second level of the building and the view overlooks the ports..."

Rachel

"We visited Ostro for one of our work lunches. For the starters, we ordered some cocktails and appetisers. Wanting to try something exotic, I went for..."

Danny

"Monday night treats with my girls! Came here after work for an amazing Duck delicacy. The flavours were perfect and the portion was decent. I had the..."

Shanzay

"Hadn't been in a while after not being overly impressed on previous visits, however had a great meal last night. Tuesday night and really buzzy and..."

Bridgee

"Ostro is a beautiful restaurant with an incredible scenery!! The food while very good, was not worth the price you had to pay. The one problem I had..."

Sophie Ly

"Amazing food here, their steak selection is off the roof also. If you are after a meal to impress or some delicious comfort food, this is..."

Tony Ma

"Loved the view and atmosphereVery friendly waitor- tall figure with curly hair and glasses? He was so fab made us feel welcome and attended..."

Thegreeats

"Love Ostro! One of Auckland's finest... amazing views of the harbour, fantastic service, stylish modern decor, exceptional food & drinks. Can't go..."

Maggie Law

"Even after reservation they took some time to provide service. Pretty odd because the place wasn't crazy busy. The general dining atmosphere is..."

Issie

"Can't say I was that impressed with this place. Nice building, views and the service was good, but the food left me wanting. We were a large group..."

Lee Marshall

"Organized a family lunch for my birthday here at Ostro and the view and atmosphere was lovely. To start I had the pork cheeks which were delicious,..."

Chloé Manihera

"Very busy Sunday night however were able to squeeze inn and wasn't able to book as they didn't answer phone? But definitely need more staff as they..."

Paris

"Overall a different kind of view with the shipping containers and the seaview. Good attentive table service, good food, slightly noisy but good..."

ShoRt

"Four of us tried Ostro on a wet Saturday night. We were greeted warmly and were directed to a table with views over the harbour, part of the table..."

Austin

"First time at Ostro and it was a really nice experience Outside on the balcony with a perfect day the service was excellent and the Tuna starter..."

David Thompson

"Went to Ostro on a whim with mum one night- was definitely dressed too casual but was greeted by a hostess very warmly. Didn't have a booking but was..."

Moeka Lee

"Great location, Delicious mains especially the lamb. The duck entree is horrible. The salads are average at best our favourite is the Tuna salad...."

Gaeth Al

"Sadly we were left really underwhelmed by this much hyped venue. Food didn't impress, nor did service or the drafty cold space (especially in..."

Zoe Bowker

"Came here for my birthday back in September. The seared tuna was great although a bit overkill on the edemame. The duck ravioli was nice and the..."

Lacey Thompson

"I’m rewriting this review because i love the restaurant and the food today. It was such a perfect lunch spot, and the weather absolutely supported..."

Jenny Da

"We came here for lunch.... The view when sitting outside is awesome ... We started with the bread and seaweed butter... Then shared 6 different..."

Donna&Shane

"Absolutely love this place. We went there first time with group of friends after work for drinks and it didn't disappoint us. Place is buzzy and a..."

Disha

"After-workout-lunch !Miso Shrimp Salad - so yummy! The Duck a l'orange was juicy and extremely tasty🍽 the beautiful sea view enhanced my meal...."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really great dinner out here for business. Recommend trying for a window seat, the view is stunning. I had the white bait fritter entree - it was..."

James

"This place is amazing. Great location great atmosphere and good food. The service is excellent and it has a good positive vibe to it. Would highly..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"YUM! This place has an outstanding atmosphere with sweeping sea and city views, and food that is just amazing. Recommend the seafood for two...."

EpiCurious

"Best night Thankyou to the wonderful team, All Blacks and meeting my Irish bestie ! Champagne bottles , Chardonnay all served with a chat and a smile..."

Robbie Ross

"A friend and I went to Ostro for dinner on Friday night, and we had such a fun time! Set on the second floor, this large, open plan restaurant has..."

L.E.N.S

"We had dinner with another couple here on a Thursday night recently, having booked online a few weeks earlier for 8pm which was confirmed by the..."

Wolfie W

"Went here for a work lunch on Wednesday lunchtime. The food itself was pretty good. For starters we had the ceviche was which amazing. The other..."

Josh Law

"Second time around. Fantastic service. Tuna yum. Sashimi needed more lemon for my taste. Whitebait fritter was an omelette and too eggy. Snapper nice..."

John

"Great seafood done really good! million dollar views whilst you eat! you gotta love this place for their professionalism and where they have placed..."

Gidz Khalifa

"I had my birthday dinner party at Ostro. It was a party of 10+ and they were very accommodating in holding our table when we were (typically) running..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Definitely a must visit for fine dining and atmosphere in Auckland! the food is divine and is a place of distinction. I had a few bits and bobs off..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I had high expectations for this place, but unfortunately I was disappointed with the food. The interior however is great - modern, sleek, industrial..."

Charlene Weaver

"Our daughter took us there to celebrate the Father's Day. We have the table which was quite and have a good view to the outside.We had..."

Glutton

"Ostro does amazing food, particularly if you're looking for a fancier than usual dinner. I've been twice for dinner with friends, but also tried some..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I really like Ostro. Good atmosphere, good view, good food. We had a table that looked out to the harbor, very romantic. The music nice, not too..."

FlyingMonkey

"Really nice place for dinner. We had a perfect table looking out to the water. The duck ravioli was my favourite dish and the lamb was also..."

Tessa Hall

"Ostro was absolutely fantastic! Great meal, great view and great service! Ordered the Wakanui Scotch with a side of Sautéed Mushrooms and it was..."

Andrea Fernandez

"Always a 5/5 here! Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Loved the extra effort that was made by our waiter and the added birthday candle into the..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Amazing local produce that is cooked with care and flair. Even in a cold winter night the restaurant is fun and busy. Service is great and drinks are..."

Dumba

"I’ve booked my bosses in for meetings and drinks at Ostro before but had never actually been in myself. It’s hidden away in the Seafarers..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"First visit to the Ostro and loved it. Experienced a beautiful hospo environment and friendly customer services. Will love to go there again. Price..."

Justin Leung

"I picked a great time to give this place a whirl. Lunching early on a weekend meant that my party had the terrace to itself. It was a cracker of a..."

Auckland Foodie

"Very tasteful, modern decor with a gorgeous view of the harbour. The live band was an extra special touch that really added to the ambience. The food..."

Eden Wood

"We went with friends on a Friday night to celebrate their engagement. For us this was a great special occasion restaurant. Together we shared a..."

Table For Two

"Wednesday night dinner for two. What a treat! We shared ox tongue entrée, and each had the gorgeous lamp rump for main. The ox tongue was enjoyable,..."

Sarah

"Very nice setup with great staff, interior and views. High endish.Good range of seafood and no seafood main options. Mushroom gnocci and..."

FoodiePhysician

"Ostro is great for a cold winter Sat evening. Arrived early and had a nice drink at the bar (cocktail making is a real show). We were seated by the..."

Fylde

"Gorgeous place - I went in the evening so missed out on those infamous views over the water but very cool view over the city. Had the beetroot salad..."

Emily Pavey

"We have been on this place few times. The food is always great, the place has a nice view to the sea and in my opinion they serve the best duck in..."

Eduardo Dias

"My partner booked us in for a date night at Ostro and I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I was arrived I was amazed by the incredible views. It was..."

Jess Pendergrast

"The restaurant's wonderful senior waitress, Tatum will make your experience the great one. You must try their Bellini Cocktail, Clams, Beef Brisket..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Great venue, although a little cramped and can be fairly loud. Have eaten here a number of times and each visit was tasty. The menu isn't very..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"After dinner, we decided to have pre drinks here before work with some co workers at the end of last year. We chose to sit outside in their..."

NYNB

"Finally made it to Ostro for lunch. Lucky enough to have a table by the window. Glorious view of the harbour even on a grey day! We had the Express..."

Irish Eyes

"I first visited Ostro for a date night with my partner, where we enjoyed a lovely meal of Grilled Chicken and Pan Fried Snapper along with cocktails..."

Sophia

"The outlook is fantastic and really makes the experience especially on a cold wet night! Have dined for dinner on two separate occasions with groups...."

Jo Y

"Came here for high tea with my girlfriends. The view was really nice and the food was really good and nicely presented. The clotted cream..."

Aniva Huang

"What a cool place! A group of us couldn't get a table till 9pm which initially I was a little put off about but I wanted a table with a view of the..."

Vanessa Morris

"Eaten here a couple of times food is good and a nice atmosphere, good views over the harbour. As you come into the entrance it is up a few flights of..."

Andy Thomson

"One of the best Oysters I have ever had ! And the lamb was perfect. Over all a good lunch! I would surely go back ! Make sure you try the..."

Syd

"I had seen and heard so many great things about Ostro before I had the chance to go, and couldn't wait to try it for myself. When I go to a..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"Went with 7 friends for high tea in summer for a different venue and to try Josh E's take on high tea - expectations high! Lovely view on beautiful..."

Tischris

"Good environment and nice view if you sitting outside. Seafood platter just average but the fish salad is very yummy. Cost is not very high...."

申小迪

"This is the restaurant you'd want to visit if you're feeling fancy or want to impress a date. The food is always perfect (considering the price it..."

Emmy Ren

"Had a great night here with the girls - waiter was amuzing, and while I was struggling with the menu he recommended the duck, which was to die for -..."

Keryn P.

"I died and went to heaven when I had their duck. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavour - easily the best duck I've had so far. I really enjoyed..."

Ellie

"Savannah Bone in Scotch with Bone Marrow. Savannah Bone in Scotch (for two), bone marrow, caramelised shallot and PX sherry, grass fed, dry aged,..."

All About Food Blog

"Top Notch Food. I don't visit the CBD often, so when I do I want to make the make of the trip. There were 6 diners in our party. We we warmly greeted..."

Keith Eades

"Our short visit to Auckland became that much more memorable because of Ostro Brasserie & Bar . They served great food, had great service and provided..."

All About Food Blog

"Swung by here for a work lunch one sunny day. After some confusion, we settled at the city terrace which seemed pretty quiet and empty. Had a..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Had the set menu. Costed $105 and is worth it! The Tahitian Tuna was fresh and tasted as good as the tuna I had in Tahiti. I was being unadventurous..."

Kaushik Shekar

"great views and trendy interior. Your waiters are hip and the food is great. This is not your fine dining, nor does it pretend to be, but a great..."

Franck Hesse

"Sexy, chic and cool. International flair. Expansive views over a bustling port. This places just oozes class from every pore. A great space with bar..."

Frank

"Awesome food ! Would definitely recommend if you want to go somewhere nice the view is amazing out to the waterfront and really nice atmosphere..."

Sarah Leakey

"Great views but hard to find from the street. We came at a very busy time, so the service could have been more prompt. The food was delicious though...."

Maryana Hamilton

"Food - 3.5/5 beef rib was good, very tender, sweet sticky. Scotch w marrow was perfeclty cooked, didnt love the sauce. Pork belly was so-so, needed..."

Charlee Brown

"I'd been told that Ostro was a really great eaterie to have dinner at with freinds. That it was buzzing with life and the food was great. Well it..."

Tony Frost

"Definitely one of the best restaurants in the city - hands down. Friendly service, unpretentious, unique and locally-sourced ingredients that make up..."

Adeline

"Had lunch there yesterdayIt was a bit of a mixtureLots of staff but a lack of controlThe food was in the main very good or..."

Glenn Town

"The place is just meh. I think it gets a long on josh emett's name. We had the ox tongue two ways which was a saving grace. The tuna, pie & poussin..."

Kezia Lobo

"The snapper with chilli peppers was absolute perfection. Also I'm strictly paleo and without asking the staff at Ostro brought me this beautiful and..."

Philip Fierlinger

"Dank, Manky stairs give a false first impression of this satisfyingly good eatery. A large room with big windows and terrace overlooking wonderful..."

Flowergirl69

"The view, the service and the decor is stunning! The foods awesome and the cocktails are great aswell. Can be a little pricey but well worth..."

Cole Saunders

"definitely high fine dining. All the food here are lovely and enjoyable to eat. I love sitting next to the waterfront especially on a sunny day over..."

Sarah

"I was recently invited out to dinner at Seafarers Ostro restaurant in Britomart and…FLASH!! Now I am not a flashy person in any way so walking in..."

Oli Dowthwaite

"When we ventured up the rickety elevator to ostro we had no idea what to expect, my mind had conjured up pictures from what I had heard or read of a..."

Frequency

"Too many people talk about Ostro so we have decided to give it a try. Restaurant : Beautiful design, simple and effective. Great idea to place Bar in..."

Slavka Yildiz

"We went to Ostro a few days ago - at lunchtime, to try their Auckland Restaurant Month deal. Two courses for $55. The Kingfish entree was quite..."

Jean HH

"Was a little bit apprehensive as some of the more negative reviews compared Ostro unfavourably with Rata, and we had loved Rata earlier in the..."

Sarah Bronte

"Fantastic service and sophisticated but unpretentious food. We came to this restaurant having been turned away rather rudely from Cafe..."

La Grizette

"Outstanding menu - at last some great taste sensations at a reasonable price. Lamb shoulder for two was as good as any I have ever had - superb touch..."

Scott Macindoe

"Having looked at many reviews I wondered if Ostro was going to live up to my expectations of Josh. To start we tried the web site booking system..."

Chris H.

"I organised my graduation dinner here which was obviously an important occasion. Our table was in the best location of the resteraunt, our waiter was..."

Jenna Roake

"Starting with some advice.Drinks from what we saw was quite expensive, pre made cocktails in the bottle were cute but personally preferred..."

Angela Lina

"We had our parents 50 wedding anniversary at Ostro Restaurant, we had a fantastic evening overlooking the harbour with a balcony seat. Our waiter was..."

Carol Clausen

"We had dinner with our friends who were up from the South Island on Sunday night before Bruno Mars concert. What an experience! the staff were..."

Kerri McCabe

"We visited Ostro to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We went for lunch, at 12.30 had a great table over looking the harbour, I recommend this time..."

Natasha Mccomb

"I had read the varied reviews for the restaurant before tasting for myself. After the experience I would have to side with those who had positive..."

Gus

"Took my family there for a celebratory dinner and could not fault the experience. Great space, attentive and friendly service and the food was very,..."

Jeremy Palmer

"Lunched here on Saturday with friends, the service was so friendly and the food met all our expectations. 3 of the party had the duck pasta as an..."

Lea Worth

"Delicious food, portions are quite small but as expected of fine dining. Service was amazing, there was a small fly in my glass of wine and when I..."

Olive M

"I was a bit worried to try Ostro after reading bad reviews, I am glad that I tried this place! Food, service and views are amazing! We had steak and..."

Olia Madigan

"Lunch on Sunday.The food was outstanding, we had great expectations after having had dinner at RATA in Queenstown, a sister..."

Herman Z

"Well we finally managed to get a table at Ostro last Saturday night after booking 4 weeks ago! So our party of 8 fronted to Josh Emett’s latest..."

Geoff Lawson

"I was a member of a party of 5 folks in their twilight years who had specifically made a booking a few weeks before for a special night out. ..."

Evelyn White

"Amazing food great service, this will be my new local, and I cannot recommend Ostro to enough people.Oysters were beautiful and massive,..."

Joshua

"Went there unexpectedly. Finished work late Friday evening and was feeling like a bite. Headed along Tyler Street and walked past a friendly well..."

Chris T

"The views and location are amazing. The staff less so. On arrival I had to wait 3-4 minutes for the staff to stop chatting... one waiter even asked..."

Paul

"A fantastic experience. The restaurant was fully booked when we tried to reserve a table at 3pm for this evening. The staff were great to fit us in...."

David Pacey

"6 Nov 2013. Without realising this was the first night open to public, we'd decided to check out Josh's new restaurant, Ostro. Well, what a treat!..."

Nick

"nice view, awesome oyster. The service is not that great. Waiters and waitresses are always busy. A nice dinning place, had a good night..."

Perlie Hu

"Had a wonderful night at Ostro with two of my friends. We were all looking forward to Ostro and it did not disappoint!I booked a table..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Fab location. Great waterscape vista. Really good..."

Andy Edmunds

"Ostro is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Located in the seafarer's building, it looks over the stunning Auckland wharf. I love..."

Jennifer Manalo

"A fantastic location overlooking the harbour..we had a cruise liner in that day...and sunny! Well the food was divine...delicate and fresh..although..."

Nickinoo

"Snapper was great but friend disappointed by the burger, also pork chop a little over. But the atmosphere is amazing and the view is to die for...."

Justine

"I had been wanting to try Ostro for a while, I had been there for drinks before but was keen to try the menu. The menu is heavily seafood based and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We went to Ostro last night to celebrate our wedding. It was an amazing day, which was topped off by our experience at Ostro. We had dinner with..."

Natalie

"On arrival, everything screams FRESH - the view, the sleek bar, the raw bar...I guess partly due to the fact that it's so new but partly because of..."

Kate W

"Only went there once but felt everything was done right. We didn't have a booking so I gave my phone number over and in the mean time and..."

Tessa Bailey-Lont

"Britomart is truly becoming the new hip place to be. Although Federal Street is giving it a run for the money, the development of Britomart precinct..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I intend to do a fuller review of Ostro on repeat visits, but for now I thought I could give a brief run down. Ostro is a restaurant that fits within..."

Trace

"The food is great. Ordered the beef Wellington and tastes great. But just realized there is no special gift for birthday person. What’s more, if..."

Fang Yixuan

"Went here for family lunch on daughter birthday. Very impressive. Started with the seafood platter and lobster toast yummy. Lobster toast is a must..."

Fred O

"Food was absolutely amazing. However, the service was disaster. Service: Lunch time was extremely under staffed. We kept looking for our waiter and..."

Lilian Monaghan

"On a Saturday afternoon around 3pm we wandered for lunch into Ostro. This place has a great view of the Waitemata harbour and you have the option to..."

Dr. Subhash Chand

"Lovely restaurant with great food. Best beef Wellington I’ve ever had. We went twice on a weekend and the beef Wellington was sold out and were..."

Sara Rozario

"Good spot, great food and service. Our waitress was excellent , attentive and very helpful with our food choices. We arrived rather early & was..."

Gary O'Brien

"We dined out at Ostro Brasserie & Bar in Britomart precinct and was instantly impressed with the service and restaurant interior as soon as we..."

Taylar W

"We come here for a friends birthday as we have read from the urban list it's one of the best places for a Sunday roast dinner on Auckland. The roast..."

Kris

"Lovely location. Great food, and even better service. We thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday Sipsters lunch here. A must-do restaurant.. Oh, and a..."

Vinay Gupta

"Was there for a work function. Food was amazing and our lovely Scottish waitress was so attentive. I didn't take a picture of the carpaccio but it..."

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"- Great service, best oysters in town, grilled market fish & lobster n snapper pie were outstanding. - Saturday Sipsters : great deal, so good! In..."

Amali Mardon

"Was planning to have Sunday roast menu(started on 2july), need to book at least 8hours in advance, unfortunately we did not book, end up we had..."

Yoomin Law

"Great service and views. Sides are pretty good tastes and the beef Wellington is ok. They also give birthday person a little cute cake..."

Cihang Zhang

"Beautiful dining experience with amazing views over Auckland Harbour. Food and drink were amaaazing, steak cooked to how i wanted. The duck starter..."

Celia Chan

"Everything was perfect. I have never been to Ostro before and that was my first time there, I invited a friend as well. We came for the beef..."

Rosie When

"Amazing view, great staff. This is fine dining so you are looking to spend on a main and side in terms of portion size. My wife who isn't usually..."

Matt Aldridge

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland despite the fact I have never been able to order the beef wellington. Its always sold out before I get..."

Kelv

"Really nice place. Amazing food and wonderful customer service. It's expensive but worth..."

William W. Perez Rivero

"Great location, atmosphere and food. My friends took me here first for my birthday and since then whenever there's an occasion or just coz we feel..."

Kriselda Puyat

Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar

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Jay Ma Smith

"Love this spot. Great food and..."

Olivia Moor

"Delicious food, great service!..."

Samantha Borg

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

Lynco

"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..."

Brandon Li

"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..."

Steph

"Taiko Japanese Restaurant - Kingsland “Irasshaimase” is the first thing you hear as you walk in Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar. It’s a common..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Delicious food, excellent service !!..."

Hello

"Wow I really liked the sashimi with wow presentation. So teriyaki eel was really yummy- it was a perfect lunch for Sunday lunch.Also the service..."

Fatty One

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

Jackie Fu

"Fantastic food and service. Pretty basic decor.Great atmosphere.The seafood was amazing and fresh. I really enjoyed it here. Would recommend if you..."

Hongbo

"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..."

LGarden

"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..."

Tom Lê

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

Vi Nguyễn

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

Vincent Nguyen

"Wow hand lunch here today 10/10 what a awesome lil place tucked away in kingslandNext to the train station Staff there top notch and..."

Gnxsta23

"Absolutely stunning sashimi selection of chef Takashi captured me and my friends on a Friday night. Along with juicy Karaage chicken and delicious..."

Jack Vo

"A great Japanese restaurant, with delicious food and excellent service. The Sashimi, Sushi Roll and Beef Tatar tasted so great, and must be..."

Felix Chen

"Subarasii!The location and decoration is amazing. Not mentioned the food. Very nice Japanese cuisine. Very fresh and tasty.Amazing sashimi,..."

BBW

"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..."

Tee Tran

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

Brent Nicholas

"Had lunch othet day. It was AWSOME experience. Love Japanesefood go to Japaneserestaurants a lot. Here is the best restaurant ever. Great service..."

Nyjer Morgan

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

Huynh Chau

"The best Japanese food in Kingsland! Always excellent service and a friendly greeting. Love the Yumyum prawn, Tamago Japanese spinach..."

Emma Huang

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

Chris He

"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..."

John Black

"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..."

Kiki

"Definitely ordered way too much for 4 people but damn it did not disappoint."Kikuni" (pork belly in broth) dish was amazing and can definitely..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"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..."

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

Jennifer Tang

"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..."

Yan

"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..."

B B

"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..."

Dave Ai

"One of fantastic Japanese restaurants in Auckland. You can taste authentic Japanese food here cooked by Japanese chefs. Loved eating lunch specials..."

A K

"Fresh, fast and delicious authentic Japanese food. I took my Japanese homestay there who agreed it was true to culture Japanese food. Super..."

Rebecca Meffin

"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,..."

Raynil Laxmidas

"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..."

Nupur Raut

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

Marco Li

"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..."

Raymond Goh

Giraffe Restaurant

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"Fantastic meal. Blown away by the squid two ways. The wagyu was amazing but the only time i have ever had it so i have nothing to compare...."

Flippynz

"Great place to go would go..."

Restaurant Inspector

"Lunched here yesterdayGreat premises and locationService mixed badAs was foodSome excellentSome ordinaryDrinks very..."

Glenn Town

"Beautiful fit out, good lighting, and nicely presented dishes. We went twice in the same week since we were quite impressed with the food on the..."

Ken

"Came here for breakfast, quite pleasing and nice dining area...."

Elizabeth Edwards

"I’m in Auckland for work and staying at Viaduct Harbour and am spoiled for choice for dining. I really enjoyed my lunch at Giraffe. The staff are..."

J9Eats

"I came especially for the suckling pig with cauliflower purée & tempura black sausage. It was good but not as good as I expected; the black sausage..."

STRADS

"Top notch restaurant here. The food is exceptional, I could not fault anything that came out. I ordered the spaghetti and prawn and also the chips,..."

Crackerjacker

"Came to Giraffe for breakfast and was seated immediately by friendly wait staff. After we were seated we waited quite a long time before anyone came..."

Anneliese Longstaff

"The food and the chefs were amazing. We had the chefs table and the chefs were extremely friendly and nice to talk to. The food was amazing the..."

Dimple Vagal

"Fancy dinner at Giraffe a while ago. I got the Lamb Rack as my main and shared creme brulee and chocolate pudding for dessert after. Food was lovely,..."

Alma Eats

"Had an amazing anniversary dinner, selecting the tasting menu. The vegetarian options were so flavourful, highly recommend. One of the highlights of..."

Msmooo

"The work team decided to try this place for a work celebration lunch. Overall it was a good experience. The whitebait rolled up toast entree (forgot..."

Dxlche

"Environment is excellent. We had the fish for share. It tastes nice, but portion is not enough for a group of people. The staff sometimes is lost,..."

Wendy Wang

"Had a wonderful meal here. Its the second time we've been. Had to bring brother and sister inlaw. The meals are outstanding and we had the pleasure..."

Linda Michie

"Pretty high quality restaurant at viaduct harbour. Staffs are friendly and helpful. All the dishes are delicious！ especially their kids set menu..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."

Benedict Uy

"Went to this place for our office Christmas lunch this year.Service - excellentDrinks selection - excellentEntre - We..."

Andrean

"Came here on a Monday evening to celebrate my partner's birthday. Upon arriving, a waiter kindly offered to store my umbrella in their..."

Oksana Zhang

"The place is pleasant, clean and child-friendly. The staff provided a good customer service. We have been looking forward to try their suckling pig..."

888bing888

"One of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve had! An impromptu dinner date, we had the pleasure of watching Simon work his magic in the..."

Panini T

"I'll be straight up and honest. If you are wanting dishes that are of good portion, this is not the place for you. However if you want dishes that..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Had the most amazing experience here tonight! My partner and I love to try new restaurants around city and were more than impressed with Giraffe. We..."

Thomas Wilcox

"Giraffe on the viaduct offers a variety of dishes and a contemporary take on classic flavours. Our waiter provided exceptional service and knowledge..."

Calvin

"Lovely food and wine! I had a fillet of salmon which was perfectly cooked-crispy skin and pink in the middle,accompanied by a light salad and some..."

Anna Griffin

"Fxxxxxg Amazing!This was the answer I gave my sister when she asked me how my dinner tonight was. I’ve been eating so much food..."

Tony Ma

""Pretty bloody nice."my partner, 2018We absolutely loved our time here. The wine selection was fantastic and complimented the food..."

Christopher Pearce

"Every dish popped with flavor. Highly recommend selecting several dishes and sharing. Best way to try lots of dishes and surprisingly filling...."

Vanessa Morris

"Been there couple of times, location - bang on Viaduct, had whole fish in salsa sauce, this is one the best prepared I have had, good quantity as it..."

Rakesh Sethi

"Wow. My dining experience at Giraffe was superb. Our server was really personable and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Our meal was 10/10 - so..."

Unnzie

"A lovely restaurant. Staff are very friendly and service was really good.Food very flavoursome.Caprese salad was fresh, the kawai butter ,bread and..."

PK

"Quick stop in for a morning coffee... coffee was excellent, great service, we will be back.Looked at the food going to other dinners and it..."

Warren

"We came here for desert after having lunch elsewhere. Amazing location, fantastic service, coffee was perfect and a lovely menu. Prices are value for..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"Awesome place wasn’t to busy so good for our older guests who can’t hear properly. Our waiter was very helpful and professional we had the $245..."

Lucas Andrewes

"Has an interesting way of portioning their dishes. It’s set up like a tapas restaurant, where you can order a few small dishes. I tried the rabbit..."

Zachary James Sievert

"Giraffe has a fun and vibrant feel, and totally unique- nothing like I've experienced in a restaurant before. Its light, quirky, interesting...."

Dinah

"Overall: Excellent venue, fantastic food and some decent friendly service. Venue: It's a new restaurant so it's clean and well furnished...."

Mark Burney

"great place for a special occasion. Food quality is excellent, and all the dishes are well prepared. I really liked the pork Wellington, meat was..."

Imperius Malekith

"Went to Giraffe for lunch last Wednesday. Was so impressed! I was very nervous going in as I had my 6month old daughter with me, but the staff were..."

Katabells

"Went to giraffe and had the restaurant month special, it was absolutely outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from the food, wine..."

Pippa

"See the ads on Facebook, and always wanna try there. Been there on Friday night, Excellent food and excellent service, just love it. Thanks for..."

Daisy

"We were a group of 6 ladies & we had a good night after a rocky start - we booked 4 weeks ago via their booking site & included we wanted to utilise..."

Deborah Harrison-Flynn

"My better half had tried to book a week or so before we visited but failed; giraffe books half of the dining room and takes walk ins for the rest of..."

Gus

"unfortunately was disappointed after waiting so long to come here! poor service, we had a booking but waited 25 minutes to be served- it wasn't even..."

Becstasy

"Giraffe is Simon Gaults new venture & occupies what used to be Mecca in the Viaduct.It's ethos is around home grown food heroing local..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Had to try this place!.... turned up just before 12 but out the front isn't the entrance that's down the side...wasn't really obvious despite the..."

Donna&Shane

"Wow what a great restaurant, but not surprising given the person behind it (i.e. Simon Gault). First off the service is great - friendly..."

Austin

"Food - Good quality ingredients cooked in a way that respects the produce and enhances the flavours simply. Nice ambience and friendly..."

Travels4Food

"I wasn't sure what to expect as there are no reviews yet and was happy to give Giraffe a shot regardless.Not knowing what would be on the..."

Miss Kiki

"It was a beautiful day, the hostess was very polished, & welcomed us with a smile, the food came soon after our beverages & water. Nothing seemed to..."

Delwyn Sinclair

"Always a great experience. This time I had Canterbury Duck...the meat was lacking in flavour - but the waiter said it was 'different'. It wouldn't be..."

Bryan G.

"What a great experience, the staff were welcoming and friendly, especially our waiter Herbie, whom is genuinely friendly and attentive. The food was..."

Robza

"5 stars for our amazing server Kristine! We had a table of 10 that must have been a lot of work! She was very VERY patient, polite and friendly. She..."

Renee L

"Delicious food, fabulous staff, great atmosphere. The chicken with pine nuts, spinach and mozzarella on seasonal veges is so good. The banoffee..."

Michelle Bow Ceramics

"Used the online booking to get a table, was sat beside the Viaduct view, was served by Ruben which made the experience much more memorable. Had the..."

Josh Feliz

"Very nice restaurant at the harbour. Service was lovely. We went at 5 pm so it was not yet busy. The best thing we ate was the pumpkin ravioli, very..."

Nielsa van Staveren

"Had dinner and breakfast here and both were lovely. Good service and great food, would visit..."

Rachael Overmeyer

"I was really impressed by this establishment. The food was great, a specialty cocktail was offered which was exceptional. The services was..."

Steve James

"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."

Benedict Uy

Kushi Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (1287 ratings)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

"First time here and I was blown away! Amazing service, amazing ambiance, amazing food and decent portions (bigger than what I expected??) . The..."

Mercy

"I’ve been here a few times and the food has always been so tasty! Also, all of the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. I’d definitely..."

Himani Goomar

"Beautiful and chill place. Great to come for a quick lunch as they've got nice bento boxes for $20-30...."

Dennis Zhang

"Fusion japanese food done well. Some very unique and beautifully executed dishes. Love the atmosphere and service too. Favourite dish was the miso..."

Bella Qian

"Rating 4.0 The quality of the food are quite good, and the servings are quite large. However it is also quite pricey. Came here a couple of times..."

Manz

"⁣⁣Super soft and flavourful pork belly! Lots of veggies come with each protein dish but rice is not included. Services was great! These Classic..."

Mon.

"sushi with a fine dining..."

Justin Wong

"I had a massive booking and they were able to fit me in with only a day notice! I have severe allergies and the waitresses handled it very well -..."

Mikyla Lim-Yip

"Came here for lunch with my colleagues. The restaurant have great ambience and the staff are very attentive and friendly. We ordered a Spicy Chicken..."

Food2belly

"Yummy food great service!..."

Andreea Simion

"Karaage chicken is a must ! Hot sake on a cold night warms you up instantly. Maybe because we went on a late Monday night, but it was..."

Jonathan Chau

"Lovely place for dinner in town with friends. We loved the variety and presentation of the dinner box. The wine is very well priced and it was great..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Celebrated my birthday here yesterday with a couple of mates and two wee boys. We were 15 minutes early before the place actually opened for..."

Genuben

"Got to experience eating Japanese in a more traditional way at Kushi. Such a lovely atmosphere and kind staff.Was pretty full when we got there but..."

Alma Eats

"Yes, it’s another Japanese restaurant, I just can’t get enough of it. The idea of sashimi and sushi easily makes me drool. This place today that..."

Ang Sarap

"Dined here on Saturday night. Restaurant was VERY busy so glad I made a booking. Due to the business, service was very slow. Waited 15 minutes until..."

Hannah Gear

"First time at this restaurant on a business/celebration Lunch with a few colleagues. As soon as we enter,we knew that this lunch was going to be..."

João Plácido

"This is my favourite place in town for lunch. Dinner here is great too but the lunch deal is amazing. Great quality Japanese food, with an amazing..."

Vanessa Gao

"Came for dinner on Sunday night, not too busy as plenty of seats available.On placing order you need to go to the counter.Their dinner set..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"This place is hidden away off queen street and is an amazing place. The ambience is really nice and so is the food! Presentation is also A+ so great..."

BaNaNa

"Food was absolutely amazing! Prices match the quantity and quality of the food. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant atmosphere was beautiful...."

Mikayla Sagar

"Looking for a Japanese restaurant to take my daughter out for her birthday, I looked at the reviews on Kushi and decided to see if it was as good as..."

Kerry Smith

"It may look like average Japanese restaurant with nice looking interior , but Fusion Japanese food is anything but!I wandered in with two..."

77777

"Tucked away down a street I've never seen before, this was a bit of a gamble, but one that paid off. Firstly, I strongly recommend their house sake,..."

Jay

"I was here with my colleagues long ago and realized I haven't give this great place a review. If you are looking for Japanese food in the city with..."

BAbyWin

"This place is amazing! I have the tofu donburi regularly and it's the best tofu I've ever eaten no questions asked! They have the perfect amount of..."

Sasha

"One of my favourite places to get some fancy Japanese Cuisine in Auckland. You can get some really nice lunches here too - the bentos. My favourite..."

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"Late review but just wanted to say this place is ah-mazing! The food is to die for and the customer service is very very nice! We keep coming back!..."

S & F And Baby

"An excellent choice if you're craving some Japanese food and have a bit of money to spare. My family and I got quite a few dishes from all across the..."

Locavore

"One of the better lunch deals available in Auckland CBD, its hard to find a deal that provides fantastic tasting food, vibrant colours , different..."

Medium_Rare

"The staff were so friendly and kind. Was first time here and the food was sooo good and it was nice of them to bring out a birthday surprise for my..."

Courtney Tabener

"Great service and food! I love the Saki here most, especially the warm ones. A good environment for dating. Will definitely comes back..."

Ricky Tang

"Came here for their lunch menu. The plate in the photo was only $15 and left me more than filled. The chicken Katsu and Karaage chicken were..."

Dxlche

"Kushi has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. They have Japanese dancers or drummers on some nights. The menu is varied and reasonably priced...."

Matadors

"10 of us had a fabulous dinner at Kushi restaurant last night. We loved the sunken tables and their setting. The service was amazing and the food..."

Dot Austin

"The food is great, the have a cheaper lunch menu and they offer a vegetarian option. The service is fast (given how busy it can get) and friendly..."

LOONA

"Nice lunch menu and a good slelction of bento. Quick and nice environment. An ideal place for catching up with friends and work colleagues...."

Yujie

"Always a delight coming to Kushi. Decor is very nice, service is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend the Chicken Nanban and Pineapple Chicken...."

Sally S

"Their mixed temperature is delicious and the portion size is generous too. The staff are friendly and attentive. I loved the lychee cocktail...."

Michelle Moth

"Second visit today. The interior is lovely with a great fake cherry tree and lots of bamboo to make it resemble a street in Kyoto or Nara. Such a..."

Karen Betsubara

"Went there to get some lunch after gym to get back to the office. Their sushi is really nice and reasonably priced. I'm such a big fan of seafood, so..."

Marggie Pascua

"Fish is fresh, the rice in nigiri piece was a bit too sour (excessive use of vinegar I suppose). The beefsteak was superb though! Would definitely..."

Max Nguyen

"Went here last night with my husband and it was such a perfect evening. The atmosphere was intimate and relaxing the service polite warm and..."

Fountainabbey04

"Not a very big lunch menu (with specials), but dinner is always fantastic. Beautiful Yakisoba, market sashimi, and I've heard the cheese sticks are..."

Dini

"Everything is nice, my favourite japanese restaurant right now! And staff are very friendly. Everything is worth the price. The combination..."

Pimm S. Sansuwan

"I really loved the chicken karaage and the vegetable tempura were more than adequate. Awesome job guys! I hope to see myself back here again soon...."

Emmanuel Vergeldedios

"For under $30, you can't beat their dinner combination. Fresh sashimi, great large bento box style to follow, superb teriyaki chicken and light..."

Chefaldini

"I am a big sucker for seafood and, I must say, Kushi has never disappointed. The sashimi, takowasabi, and beef tataki were all the freshest I'd ever..."

Lucy Eats

"Very oriental and extremely nice food! If you enjoy Japanese food this is definitely a go-to food spot, with friendly service and good food. The..."

Meeka

"Came during lunch time and they weren't as busy as I thought it would be. We all ordered their lunch specials for $14.95 each. Each lunch special..."

Hotdog&Buns

"Always lovely service here such a professional restaurant and staff. They always treat you with the amazingly admirable Japanese manners. Menu is..."

Thom

"An amazing experience here, made a booking for two and got our own private booth. Every single member of staff was beyond friendly, our waitress was..."

Danielle Gamlen

"Beautiful restaurant with a great set up.Quick and efficient service (could be a bit nicier).Nice food, excellent presentation, very good..."

Gustavo Tanikawa

"Beautiful restaurant, has a very authentic vibe with little bamboo booths to cosy into. Great staff, really really good food and very reasonable..."

Leon Fitch

"First time visitor to Auckland and first time eater at Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar. This place had a decent Zomato rating so it seemed like a safe..."

Hadrian

"They have a variety of Japanese food on the menu. It's not on the cheap side, but the quality of the food is great. Sashimi platter is of a good..."

Aucklander

"My third visit to Kushi for dinner on Saturday night for a triple date and absolutely loved it. Plates are made for sharing but is also suitable to..."

Anna

"Food is very good and atmosphere Also,Staff are nice but bit expensive for me.It's nice experience at Japanese restaurant in..."

Kazuki Fujita

"Once you step into this restaurant it doesn't feel like you're in the centre of Auckland city anymore. The interior is comfortable and makes for the..."

Bronwyn Dustin

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere with those indoor decorations, made me feel like I was in Japan almost...Although price might be a bit high but..."

Julie

"I love Kushi. It's my favourite Japanese restaurant in town. The decor and ambience is perfect. A little self-contained world, low lighting..."

Vivian Lightbloom

"Good service and location, the cherry blossom tree surrounding the back wall as you enter is a nice touch! Bit on the pricey side, but a good..."

Chomnomnom

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. The decor is impressive, with the nice presentation of the food, I felt like I was..."

Rachel Hui

"The experience is legit - traditional Japanese style decor. The fact you have to walk down tiny Durham St adds to the feeling you may be in..."

Simon Wordsworth

"This was the first restaurant i had since i arrived in Nz last 2014.I had UNAGI BENTO. the best really. I would recommend the customers to try..."

Liksya

"Kushi has always been one of my favourite Japanese in town. They deliver friendly efficient service, and nice ambience. Their food are fresh,..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Delicious food! Good service, nice place, perfect for a date night👌🏼We ordered gyozas, butterfly shrimps 🍤, teriyaki chicken, crunch..."

Aldo Carella

"Nice and tasty. Great service. The hotpot was a great experience. Nice and cozy on a cold night. The teriyaki chicken skewers are a nice little..."

Bryan Daly

"A big fan of any Japanese restaurant. Hahahah The setting of the place is really posh, comfortable and it gives you bit of high class feeling...."

Michelle Chua

"Went there on a wednesday evening and the place was crowded. Nice ambience and friendly staff.We ordered unagi set, karage chicken, lobster..."

Alana

"I went there last week and the food was great. Plus, the waitress was really nice to us and the decor is gorgeous. I'll be back very soon for..."

Jody Walton

"I think this has become my new favourite restaurant with its gorgeous ambiance and fresh sashimi. The decor is beautifully Japanese, with..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"We have been here a few times and have always been satisfied with the food and service. We always get to the set meal with only two of us. Last..."

Siow Fong Chen

"So the whole gang was craving for some Asian meal. We then decided to narrow it down to Japanese. Luckily this place was in CBD. The ambience is..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Only been here once but easily one of top choices for a good night out for Japanese food.The food is amazing - we ordered the chicken..."

Ffionachua

"Great food and service for good prices. The atmosphere is relaxing and have been a few times. I always come back and order the yakisoba noodles..."

Eva

"Have been there for many times, good service and awesome food, vibe is also another key driver, definitely is a good choice if you have two or three..."

Tingting Zhang

"Great place for lunch. The place is decora@ted like you're in Japan and it has many booth seats that give you privacy. The lunch set is presented..."

Elonie

"My boyfriend and I have been here twice and we absolutely love this place!!!! The last time we went was on a Friday night and for anyone who hasn't..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Fallen in-love with this place already! Really lovely ambiance dimmed light spacious and great staff and service. We dined here Saturday night and..."

Nathalie

"One of the best affordable Japanese places in Auckland. Always enjoy the food, atmosphere and service here. Would recommend the dinner sets as you..."

Yui Chen

"I love Japanese food and kushi definitely proved that! The place had a nice quiet and dark ambience. Perfect for dates. However I did not go there..."

Ieseon

"a stylish and authentic Japanese restaurant hidden a bit off the buzzy Queen Street. Way bigger than regular Japanese bars, good food with reasonable..."

Raeray

"We had tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) & yakiniku (marinated grilled beef) special lunches with salad, sushi, croquette, miso soup & rice. Food..."

STRADS

"Elegant Japanese restaurant with superb services, Great food, cosy atmosphere and reasonable cost. Strongly recommended for couples, friends and..."

Glen Liu

"Had visited there twice with friends. I love their tapas menu. Lovely price but very tasty. The Karaage Chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside...."

Michelle Hwang

"Went on a team lunch yesterday at Kushi, absolutely fell in love with this place. The staff are adorable, the decor is stunning and everything was..."

Chloe Sharrock

"My wife and I visited Kushi on a freezing cold night. Upon entering we were greeted with a lovely, warm and relaxing ambience and ultra friendly..."

Chow Yum Fat

"It was our first time visiting this place. Went on saturday night for dinner. Really enjoyed our time here. Very friendly staffs, amazing food,..."

JungYun Lee

"I think this restaurant is not for eating, but for drinking. The food was largely tasteless, and barely enough to live on. Sashimi looks so..."

Karen Gu

"Great food and service! My friends and I ordered agedashi tofu, karaage chicken, salmon salad and gyoza nabe. I love their karaage chicken!! Whenever..."

PT

"I hadn't been living in Auckland for very long when I came here for the first time, solo, and had a nice meal at their bar. The place has a great..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Wow! So glad we found this restaurant hidden away off Albert Street.The greeting was warm and genuine whilst the service was intuitive and first..."

Brett Meldrum

"Enjoyed meals 2 nights in a row. Staying at city life easy to get a takeaway. Set dinner for one was huge. Great choice and friendly service..."

Roisin King

"Great ambience here, and I like how the tables are quite separated and private. We had 2 dinner sets - one with grilled eel and one with teriyaki..."

Misty

"Great staff and great service. Great place to go with anyone. It can be a date night or even a casual night out with friends. The place is genuinely..."

Issie

"Yes this place is awesome; the service is prompt and friendly and the food fresh and delish :) We ordered: Salt and pepper beef skewers:..."

Athena

"Kushi is a modern Japanese restaurant with an authentic feel, the menu is up to date and offers a variety of new dishes along with the good old..."

Philip Doyle

"I doubt I have ever seen such generous serves in a Japanese restaurant. The "medium" sashimi was huge! And the mixed tempura was absolutely..."

Betsy

"Cannot fault anything. Absolutely delicious!!! Sashimi and sushi was so so fresh and the hot food were also very nice. Will definitely go back...."

Zzucchiniiiy

"Food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere inside was so lovely and well decorated! Really peaceful and perfect for a date night. The beef..."

Squigglebee

"I really wanted to like this restaurant but sadly no, my sashimi was full of bones and I had to take them all out from my mouth. Food was very..."

Brave Eat

"Hands down our favourite restaurant! Have not had any memorable problems dining here and have come back several times since first discovering it...."

Gina

"After reading other reviews on Zomato we decided to try Kushi. We are avid lovers of Japanese cuisine but get bored with the usual don Buri bowls and..."

Janine Henderson

"Really enjoyed this place, despite only being here once. I loved the look of the place. The staff were super nice and the food was awesome! I love..."

Tbroadley

"My favourite special occasion dining place. Beautiful decor and ambience... really sets a cosy, but lavish mood. The food is always delicious and..."

Charlotte

"If you are looking for a nice japanese then kushi is the most perfect place that you could go to! Best sashimi in auckland! Very fresh and cut very..."

Nikki

"We went to divert here last Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised by the venue. The decor was very warm and cosy. The menu on first glance was..."

Richard Mozes

"A nice little place. The decor is very a quaint Japanese style. The staff were friendly and the food was well presented. We had a rice type dish and..."

Josh Law

"Stunning Japanese food, variety of vegetarian options and attentive service. The secluded booths make you feel like you're the only diners there. The..."

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"This place is absolutely stunning! I had the spicy chicken lunch special which came with rice, salad, chicken, sushi, dumpling and miso, such a great..."

Mun Clair

"Came here for dinner and had higher expectations but overall was still pretty good. Very good service, romantic mood lighting but also good for a..."

Annie Bananie

"Good for Friday lunches..Lunch menu has good enough variety of dishes and is affordable.The ambience is nice and the service is always..."

FoodLoco

"Lovely restaurant and makes you feel like you're not right in the middle of the city which is nice. Staff are friendly and service is good, as are..."

Maia Churichkova

"A bigger range of food compared to the more casual Kushi joint next door, better ambience. The food quality is pretty much the same - but this place..."

Elle

"Love this place. My favourite is the spicy chicken don. I tried the sushi but it's not to my taste, when I had it t was quite warm. Lovely service..."

Dallace Wulf

"Came with my boyfriend to this place, the setting of the restaurant is very nice and it had a nice atmosphere. We had their lunch specials which were..."

Sarah Huynh

"I found this place with my friend and absolutely loved the food! I had a prawn and rice meal with homemade mayo which was mouthwatering. Also the..."

Emily

"We had lunch there. We ordered two lunch special. One teriyaki chicken and one teriyaki beef. 13.95 each. I prefer the beef one as the chicken is a..."

Zoe Huang

"Kushi has a beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. The food here is not too bad of a price. My friend and I shared a gyoza hotpot which was..."

Roseabella

"Kushi is one of those places that just looks awesome and has great ambiance. You get a really good vibe as soon as you walk in. This place is perfect..."

HJ

"Friendly staff and aesthetically pleasant place to dine. Food came quickly and was an overall good dining experience. Slightly pricey for the food..."

Michael Chen

"Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Love the ambiance and the Japanese feel. The servers are very nice and welcoming. The food however, abit..."

Angelica Santos

"Kushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants! As soon as you step through the door, you are transported into a beautiful restaurant with a chill..."

Where.iate

"Friendly & attentive staff, quick service, delicious food,. Shabu-Shabu hot pot is worth a try. Teriyaki Sets were amazing & went with Sapparo..."

Maung Maung Oo

"Hands down the best Japanese restaurant I've been to so far! Came here for dinner with family seeing that it had such great reviews and it really did..."

Kenzi Yee

"Loved this place! One of my favourite Japanese restaurants, the staff were friendly! And the food is amazing! exceeded expectations, the set out is..."

Aj Maglaqui

"I love this place! The atmosphere is great any time of the day. Food is excellent and service is superb! If you go on a Friday about 7.30pm you..."

Diana Moore

"This place is beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere, great waiters/waitresses and really yummy food! Not badly priced as well for the inner CBD...."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

"Good lunch special menu.. Good Ambience and the food was great too. I ordered marinated beef. Lunch special menu comes with miso soup, 2 pieces of..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Been here twice now- so far so good. Its the usual japanese sake beer food joint in a western fine dining set up. Had the large sashimi mix,..."

FoodiePhysician

"This place is great.If I'm in Auckland CBD this is the first choice everytime!It's affordable, delicious, beautifully presented and the..."

Trayc C

"I came here with two friends last December. Still remember the staff at Kushi were very attentive，friendly and helpful. So a big 5 star for..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"My regular go-to for Japanese. Love their dinner boxes! Great service everytime, generous portions and very tasty. Would definitely..."

ET

"Japanese food and service at its best. Large Karaage chicken pieces like I've never had before. Crunchy with rice bubble coating. Dishes are..."

Kai Finder

"This is going to sound daft but I've eaten here quite a few times but didn't quite realise how good it is until I came here on my own. This is..."

Squiddy

"Kushi, surprisingly a relatively unknown eatery, is definitely a contender for best Japanese in this city. Consistently serving an array of delicious..."

Monica

"Kushi is the best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to and I always come back here with family and friends for a good meal, which is the Teriyaki..."

Kirsten

"We come here often and love the service and food. Slightly on the pricey end, but worth the visit anyway. Fresh and yummy dishes with top-notch..."

Adeline

"Came here for dinner on a rainy weekday. It wasn't really filled with people, although it was dinner time. We were enthusiastically greeted by the..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"Tucked away in a random spot in the city and unexpectedly lovely, Kushi is a beautiful wooden space with intimate booths and tables.Serving..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been visiting with Kushi almost since it started, and I keep going back, and taking friends and family with me. Everyone I have brought here..."

Eli A

"I love Kushi, a little hidden gem in the CBD. I have only ever been for lunch and it has been delicious. The lunch specials are good value for money..."

J.T547

"If you are looking for the best Japanese lunch venue, then look no further! It's always a complete pleasure to eat here, and the quick fire lunch..."

Frank

"Ive been there couple of times with friend. The atmosphere was good, and the staff are very friendly, feel relax in this restaurant! sashimi always..."

Ohayo

"Went here for the first time last night after reading lots of good reviews for it on here. We booked in for 6.30 but were running late so I rung..."

Gina Des Baux

"Been here a couple of times now, and starting to get the hang of the menu. Food is delicious, exotic and beautifully presented. It has the added..."

Mike Ashby

"The food and service is great. I have brought my friends three times and my family once to this restaurant, all of whom were first visitors...."

Jk

"Go there for a lot of work lunches, the food is always good and served quickly. Staff are great and make us feel really welcome every time my work..."

Char & Ricky Pundog

"I had a delicious dinner out with my bestie at Kushi on a Saturday night. The waitresses were really friendly and offered my friend so many..."

Kate Smith

"Delicious Japanese food, in a really great setting.We loved the option of booth-seating - because it makes it really private - we actually..."

Liz Winstone

"The food, service and setting is amazing. Best Japanese in Auckland. Lunch service is great, quite fast and definitely value for money. My..."

Arnz Watt

"Kushi is our fav Japanese Restaurant ever! The atmosphere and people are fantastic and the food is always amazing! And the pricing is very..."

Stace Mills

"This was another amazing find in Auckland. Out of all of the Japanese restaurants that I searched through I'm glad that I chose Kushi.From..."

Graham Brown

"Delicious Japanese food, great ambience, good prices and if you are lucky you get an amazing drum performance. Oh yes, great service as well. Been..."

Josie Amon

"Absolutely love this place! Is one of my favorite places in the city for lunch, and an amazing Japanese place! Service is fantastic - the staff are..."

Anna Butcher

"Delicious Japanese food. Lovely friendly service. Conveniently located in Auckland CBD. Affordable prices especially at lunch time. Great atmosphere..."

Aileen Cheng

"-Nice restaurant-Nice Staff and service-We got great deals on my wife's and friends birthday-Parking deal as well-Great food!..."

Ikeda

"I highly recommend this place that we discovered with my husband few month ago (almost when they opened the place). First the atmosphere of the..."

Carine Sweetashoney

"One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to in Auckland. Modern interior and very helpful staff.Fantastic food and..."

Kiki Benton

"Large sliecs of Sashimi, if you are a sashimi fan, do try the large sashimi plater :)Went yesterday and they also had live drum band..."

Tony Ma

"Happen to be looking for a place to dine one dec night, quite late on saturday evening,and stumbled across Kushi, we were starving so we just walked..."

Felicity Williams

"Kushi has AMAZING lunch specials! Such great value for money - you get sooooo much food. We've visited a few times and always leave feeling full and..."

Kat M

"Another fantastic Japanese restaurant!Service was flawless, I was warmly welcomed and served promptly. Food came out at excellent speed, and..."

Frankie Kaleta

"What a surprise when I walked in. Fab decor, great service, good music. I agree could be one of Auckland's better Japanese restaurants. Waited a..."

Wilma Burich

"Very good, food is great. Portions are slightly small but it is..."

Allan Fong

"It was proved to be a very satisfactory night we spent in the japanese restaurant. The atmosphere is terrific and the staff is very friendly. The..."

Kelly Wu

"AMAZING!A girlfriend and I went here with a deal voucher. We were early for our table but they let us come in anyway. Service was great,..."

Courtney Maloyd

"Tried this place with deal voucher. The food was very very good, but customer service a bit..."

James

"Lovely atmosphere and food..."

Serena

"Good atmosphere, good food. Went there a while back with a deal voucher, staff were very friendly and attentive. I could not find a lot of vegetarian..."

Maria

"Saw this restaurant in the north shore times and decided to try it out. It definitely was not a waste of our time. was impressed with the bubbly..."

Lou Tui

"Honestly,amazing,Food is typical Japanese and yes there are no surprises about it. It is what you expect and deserve to get. The..."

Marinka S

"I suggest you go here to have a lunch or diner. They made my wife, daughter feel special. the service and food was excellent. the decore outstanding...."

Kevin Sharrock

"Food was exceptional, and we were greeted warmly when we arrived. We had a deal voucher and unlike some other restaurants we have eaten with..."

Oliver

"We stumbled across Kushi on our way to CityLife hotel on New Years Eve, when we walked in we were greeted warmly straight away and asked if we had a..."

Alexandra Jane Middlemiss

"Kushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. I have taken various friends here on many occasions and each time has been..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Went there last night with my gf. From outside it looks very norm but ones you step in, it surprises you. It was a great atmodphere, lighting, music,..."

Nickgill88

"Kushi is one of my favourite lunch destinations when I want something that is filling but on the cheap side. For $12 they do an amazing lunch deal..."

Madicattt

"Nice restaurant.. Great atmosphere. Sushi, salami, sashimi are very nice! But bento,,, hmmm not so good.. Too many deep fried stuffs, very greasy. I..."

Asian Fan

"N/AHaving lost my cheap/cheerful go-to Japanese place in Lorne street to development (IMHO - ruined), I needed to find a replacement for a..."

Flyingkiwi

"So much space/seating in this restaurant. It's secretly tucked in the middle of the city, with really good Japanese cuisine and the awesome beer..."

Chai Ang

"Hidden in a little side road off Queen Street, Kushi is out of sight and easy to miss, if you're not looking. We only came across this Japanese..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"This cosy restaurant combines tasty Teppanyaki dishes and an amazing ambiance to deliver a fantastic dining experience. I was initially unsure about..."

Pavan Punjabi

Banzai

"I wasnt too impressed with the food selection, guess ive expected too much seeing the rating this place got. My husband was happy with his..."

Celani Atienza

"Very friendly service and delicious food!..."

Foodaholic

"Have not been to Banzai for a long time now. Food is still good. Always busy, so make sure you book. Friendly service, but could possibly speed the..."

Jade Lim

"This small place is a hidden gem, tucked in Dominion Road together with other popular restaurants, this place is a must visit for those Japanese..."

Ang Sarap

"Amazing food, friendly & helpful staff - plus great value. I had the vegan friendly sushi & udon. My friend had a chicken dish. We enjoyed the food..."

Carol

"Food all taste delicious and fresh, staff super friendly and polite, environment nice and clean, good to have a date evening dinner here if you both..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Amazing!!!! The food was the best Japanese we have EVER had, will be telling all our friends and family about this wee gem.Don’t waste..."

Jodi Imlach

"Great customer service. Went above and beyond to accomodate for my allergy needs. Chef came out, asked questions and took the time to really explain..."

Nzleonzh

"Came here on a busy Saturday night on a last minute booking that they gladly obliged for a friend's birthday. Great sake selection and the mixed..."

Ed

"Great friendly staff parking right out front interior is amazing foods a bit pricey but is served very nicely and fancy a bit busy during the evening..."

Jimmy Chen

"Eventually you will find parking on Dominion road. Book a table just in case as sometimes they are very busy. It's a small place with maybe 8 tables..."

Katerina

"This place will be my favorite restaurant. All the meals are outstanding and served quickly even they are very busy. Love the Tonkushu Ramen. The..."

Irischen0509

"We come here a lot for takeaways. The food is always extremely tasty and well prepared. They used styrofoam for everything, so the more you order the..."

Sassy Radish

"Had fantastic dinner today Beautiful food Well priced ,lovely staff , place is spotless , what more do you want, been coming here for 6/12 months now..."

Stephen Bell

"I had such a lovely experience here. I don't eat Japanese often but the food was very nice. They had a lot of variety with food and drinks...."

Carmelia Ng

"Been coming here for years now and have never found fault in anything! Food is always amazing and so well priced. This is not a fastfood outlet so..."

Hanna Martin

"Beautiful food great price great staff good portions don’t understand why anyone would write a negative comment about Banzai its a small kitchen..."

Jen Lin

"Came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was quiet, my partner and I being the only guests. We ordered a salmon teriyaki main with add-on rice and..."

Rae

"I have been a loyal lover of Bonzai for years. Not only is it some of the best Japanese food in Auckland, the staff are so friendly and..."

Shannon Hibbard

"I love this place! The food is always delicious and the staff is so nice and welcoming. They recently added some delicious deserts to the menu as..."

Juportellam

"Came here on a Saturday night after work at around 7.30pm. The place wasn’t that busy then so we thought it would be a nice dinner. However..."

Jason Zhang

"Absolutely lovely people, superb service. A brisk and prompt welcome, and efficient delivery of dishes, topped off by a delightful farewell by the..."

Liz Bradley

"customer service is pretty good, friendly staff, tidy place, food is pretty ok. average. and the serving portion is quite small for the price they..."

Mr4saken

"We came here just as it opened at noon but regardless of how busy it gets, customers can expect friendly staff and cheerful greetings as you enter..."

Vanessa

"My all time favourite restaurant! Have been here over 20 times! It's always perfect food and the staff are all so friendly and nice! My favourite is..."

Lumarr1992

"Yum Yum. Came Monday night for dinner, the food was great and the staff were lovely. Enjoyed the entrees they we all delicious and don't hold back on..."

Christina Hibbard

"Banzai is probably one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants you can get in Auckland. The owner and staff are all Japanese, every time I go into..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Beautiful presentation, you can tell they care so much about their food! Good service, really attentive and warm. The food is amazing, every time I..."

Alana McConnell

"Without a doubt the best Japanese food in AKL!! The food is as tasty as it is beautiful and the vibe/interior is so warm and inviting. Staff are..."

Tania Boikov

"Great tasty Japanese food for any night of the week. Took a little while to get our meals because they were super busy, but when they came they were..."

Abbey Lissaman

"The food has been consistently amazing - for years.However, I would like to say a special thank you to the staff and chef for taking extra..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"We have eaten in and gotten takeaway. The staff here are very lovely. I must admit the takeaway experience was better than dining in. Dining in the..."

Wanderlust

"Tasty Japanese food, beautifully presented on the plate. Lovely, friendly service where you are cheerfully greeted upon entering and given a hearty..."

Zutalors

"Pretty delicious Japanese food. Recommend the stir fried noodle with fish. Great taste with nice appearance. However, the size of the dish were not..."

Kelvin Laojh

"Good quality food and good service can be a bit pricy , only negatives the parking and the shortage of space in the restaurant ...you will have to..."

I Am Hungry

"This place was a nice little surprise, and I was very impressed! Stopped off here for a quick bite before heading off to the hot springs..."

Eden OBrien Ford

"Had dinner here jus before a mad rush of people came in. Very friendly staff and kid friendly environment (lego and mr potato heads at hand). Ordered..."

Jamez Hill III

"Absolutely love this place! Stumbled upon it one night and it was surprisingly really good. It is quite small and basic decoration however the..."

Sasha McCormick

"Went here on an extremely busy Saturday night. The waitress was absolutely lovely and very polite and apologetic for the wait time. Food was..."

Shannon

"We loved this place! Its small and i would recommend not parking in the customer carpark as people double park and trap you. The food is divine..."

Athena

"Lunch: Mixed Sashimi rice set (good), with Salmon, tuna and avocado.Soup: Miso soup (surprising good)Service: GreatP.S. a bit hot if..."

Evita Lewis

"Extremely satisfied with their services and food. Super friendly staff and they know how to make their customers feel special. They will all greet..."

Hung Quoc Bui

"Nice and cozy space. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Good value for money. Food is great. Noticed the toilet and kitchen are clean...."

Littleredpanda

"The staff here are all very friendly and hospitable. Never have I been to a place where you exit and the whole crew says their thanks and good byes...."

Alex

"Really tasty, fresh and yummy and surprisingly cheap, not sure how they can do it! Moreover the restaurant has a nice vibe and the staff is really..."

Giu

"Love the presentation of food and such beautiful staff members that welcome you as you step in the door. I was provided with an art of sushi. Thanks..."

Bridget Murdoch

"Sushi was fabulous! The beef tataki melted in your mouth. Parking is right outside which is perfect - wish we had known about that!! Would..."

Foodie101

"This cute little place we stumbled across on Saturday night, the staff are soo lovely and super friendly, meals were so fresh and delicious. Healthy..."

Shannon Moore

"Great food, although was a bit thrown as they don't serve Katsu-don (just Katsu), so didn't expect the small amount of rice on the dish. The Katsu..."

Ryan

"I came here with my partner on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't make a booking but we were served straight away by a friendly waitress. They..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Price 3.5/5Service 4/5Food 4/5Atmosphere 3/5 Friendly staff and quality dishes Happy dinner come and try again ..."

Renor Kay

"You wouldn't even know it was there, but Banzai is definitely worth a visit. Food (especially mains) are of a decent size and presented beautifully...."

Maia Churichkova

"I have been here twice and both experiences are quite consistent in terms of service and food quality. The first time I came as a big group of about..."

Sheena

"My Banzai experience was amazing! The staff were attentive and friendly, making you feel welcome the second you walked in the door. The food not only..."

Emma Earl

"Love it here, always extremely friendly, attentive service, and this doesn't go un noticed, especially due to the fact that they are often busy...."

Mat Randomplay

"The effort is evident - for those whom have sharp tongues and have had a fair bunch of experience with Japanese cuisine, you'll notice the wasabi and..."

Gentlepig

"The food is always fresh tasting and delicious-Highly recommend the miso soup and the spicy avocado prawn salad.Service is always..."

Kate

"Saw Banzai on the top 100 cheap eats so thought we'd give it a go! As my partner and I love Asian food were not too hard to please. The place itself..."

HJ

"Bang on target with their stuff. Amazing sushi and they do deserve to be one of the best in Auckland. Their staff are also friendly whilst providing..."

Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian

"Thank you Metro Cheap Eats! This is such a neat little number, one of q few tucked into Dominion Road. Their lemon chilli Udon looked, smelt and..."

Jessica Chen

"I've been meaning to get to Banzai for a while, when we decided we needed affordable Japanese we knew it would be ideal for dinner.It was..."

Amy Webb

"Came here today for the second time for lunch and I gotta say I was a little disappointed. After reading all the positive reviews, I was expecting my..."

Marcella

"Went here on Chinese new year and we surprisingly got a table. We expected all the restaurants on Dominion road would be busy. However it is a..."

The Incredible Edible

"The best japanese food in Auckland. The freshest fish I had in a sushi or nigiri. The food in general is very delicate and rich. Absolutely worth the..."

Will Scalioni

"Good Japanese and affordable don't usually go hand-in-hand. Banzai was the exception and that's why I wanted to try it out. Friends and family have..."

Wilson Chau

"Delicious and really well priced Japanese food. I had the spicy chicken udon noodles soup and my partner had pork katsu. We also shared a plate..."

Rebben

"Had heard good things about this restaurant for quite a while and finally decided to visit with a friend. Whilst the location is a bit strange..."

Marina S

"Always great food, always great service. The yakisoba noodles are delicious. A great place to get dinner before a show at the Capital..."

Jos

"I had the yakiniku chicken and rice dish which was really good! Comes with loads of veges and meat. The octopus balls are also nice. Good, cheap..."

Tessa Hall

"Had the dinner here to celebrate my friends birthday. It was my first time trying this place out. Nice, lovely little restaurant and gets busy really..."

Tina Wu

"One of my Dominion Road favourites. Friendly fast delicious, really well priced excellent food. It was freezing outside and me and a mate wondered..."

Bill

"Dropped in for lunch on a Sunday. Basic yet cozy. The staff are very polite and friendly. Had the beef tataki which was cooked perfectly. Portion..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"This is such an amazing place and already my favourite! The staff are so friendly, the prices are very low for the amazing quality you receive - it..."

Anna Nayyar

"Lovely. The spicy noodle fish salad- best thing I ate in..."

Julie Alp

"Seriously good Japanese food with unbelievably low prices for the quality you receive. This is a tiny spot on Dominion Rd with only a few tables so I..."

RoseMT

"This is hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland! If you haven't tried their melting salmon dish you haven't lived! Fantastic service, and..."

Emily Smith

"Simply fabulous!!Very authentic, nicely priced and truly enjoyable...every time irrespective what the choice has been from their menu. Banzai..."

Sam Anand

"Simply Amazing! Great Food and a variety of foods for the entire family. To date this is some of the best Japanese food i have had, very authentic..."

Neepz706

"We visited last week, the food looked great and the staff very friendly. Will be back to taste more on the..."

Melanie Millman

"This is a family favourite, it's well priced and something Japanese for everyone. We normally get takeaway as it is always busy. The reason it's..."

Stephen Ward

"Wow! What a place!Consistently the best Japanese food in the city with excellent prices!The staff are welcoming and friendly and the prices..."

Robin Duff

"This place is fantastic. I've been to Dominion Road lots of times to eat at places like Tusk Thai and Barilla Dumplings, but after reading the..."

Nikki S.

"Went to Banzai for the first time. Was blown away by the entire experience! I then realised 'Master Chef' Michael Meredith had featured Banzai on NZ..."

Mike Irvine

"The best Japanese restaurant in Auckland for sure! The food is authentic and beautifully presented by chef, Kazu. The service is always lovely and at..."

Aiko N

"We love banzai Japanese. The service is wonderful, the food is amazing & the atmosphere is lovely & unpretentious. Try the melting salmon...."

Sonya Simpson

"Decided to give this one a go after reading all the good feedback. Loved the food we had tonight plus the excellent service. We had mixed sashimi,..."

Hailey Tran

"Not sure why we have not been here before. The food is fantastic and well priced. By the time we left, I think we had eaten our way through the..."

David Boshier

"Home made restaurant quality food. It is the environment and staff that gives it the bonus stars. Service: 5/5Wait time:..."

Tony Ma

"After having a look at The Food Store's menu prices, we decided to cancel our booking for tonight and look elsewhere. My wife decided she wanted..."

Kepa Tairua

"What a find, great food, great prices and exceptional staffNot having been a fan Of Japanese food i am now a convert i am currently eating there..."

John Todd-Lambie

"My favorite restaurant by far and by the looks of the other reviews its everyone else favorite too!Only compliant is that they don't have a..."

Allison Crene

"I love the staff here! So friendly and welcoming. I've known about this place for quite a while, these days it is good to book your table because it..."

Lucia Florence

"I would say this is the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland that I have been to. The food is always beautiful, and the prices are very reasonable...."

Duke_meko

"WOW!!! WHAT A GEM! Absolutely awesome food, presented BEAUTIFULLY, awesome service and fantastic value!!There was 3 of us and we each had a..."

Courtney Maloyd

"What a great find! In amongst a few disappointing dining outings this week, Banzai was a welcome relief.Friendly service,..."

Mila

"Great food & service as well as inexpensive. Whats not to love? Book as it is very busy particularly toward the end of the week. Dishes are..."

Yoda

"The food was simply fantastic I cant wait to go back again and try some of the other dishes.Some of the best Japanese food I have ever eaten and..."

Sean

"This has to be the best value Japanese in Auckland. Fantastic dishes, at great prices. This restaurant is a hidden gem, but word is getting..."

Celeste Bowden

"This place rocks! The food is amazing, tastes authentic, the quantities are plentiful, the menu is extensive and everything in it is delicious (I..."

Frankie

"I had lunch here and found it so great, I had to sign up to write a review!Aside from great pricing and yummy food, I witnessed the most amazing..."

Marlena

"If you have fussy friends who are a little bit picky and aren't huge fans of Asian, plus one being an extreme vegan, come here.Other than..."

Cookie

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants. Not many tables but we booked 45mins in advance and had no problem when we arrived. Delicious appetisers...."

Michael Humphries

"Banzai is a brilliant Japanese cuisine option for the Dominion road foodie. With an extensive menu and a great mix of classic and modern Japanese..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Banzai is one of our favourite Dominion road eateries. Where a lot of the other choices will leave you feeling a bit heavy around the waist band..."

Madicattt

"We're spoilt for choice in Balmoral as far as Asian dining is concerned.Before or after a movie at the quaint Capitol Theatre, it's hard to go past..."

Maggie G

"Our family friends suggested to eat here because they really enjoyed their visit a little while back. It was just a small restaurant that our..."

Marnelli

"Banzai stands out like a beacon of Japanese elegance amidst the chaos that is Asian eateries on Dominion Road. Instead of rough linoleum & tacky..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"Great authentic Japanese restaurant. Plenty of choice on the menu. Small store and intimate atmosphere. Staff were friendly and very..."

Christopher Simmons

"Ramen Is pretty salty. Banzai roll was nice..."

Ryan L

"Amazing experience with delicious authentic Japanese food and excellent customer service. Miso soup was yum and udon noodles were full of flavors...."

Manpreet Singh

"Meticulous approach to great food malong and excellent service. Highly..."

Jakub Nawrot

"Found this lively Japanese Sake/tapas place nestled off dominion road. It has a nice homely feel to it, staff are polite and attentive. The chef..."

Hitesh Patel

"The food here is so amazing. The sashimi salad is really fresh and the spicy prawn udon is of great taste. Feeling so satisfied afterwards. Will..."

Yuan Z

"Consistently good food - the melting salmon is outstanding and a visit to Banzai is worthwhile for that alone. All of the dishes are beautifully..."

Lisa T

"Well it was definitely one of my best sushi experiences in Auckland so far! Absolutely loved melted salmon sushi-yuuum and salad was just nothing..."

Anna Poliakova

"Ordered spicy pork lamen and it came at the right spiceness, not too much and not that little. I like the space, harmonically decorated, with an..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Have been coming here for years! Would highly recommend the Teriyaki, Japanese Curry and Katsu Chicken. The Sashimi Salmon and Tuna are also..."

Raynil Laxmidas

Swashbucklers Restaurant & Bar

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"Instant hit! Casual, relaxed and very friendly vibe. Wide selection of simple but tasty seafood and great deal on oysters! Very friendly staff and..."

Vitalie D

"Food was delish, service great. We'll be back, hopefully weather is summery so we can enjoy our meal outside...."

Jean Annandale

"Went there for group dinner, order the garlic butter king prawns, everyone agreed that it was the best dish of the night. The prawns were a decent..."

Janus Lee

"Incredible seafood! The mussels and oysters in particular were super fresh. Polite and efficient service (especially on father’s day!) it was my..."

Alice

"Great food and service, no complaints here. Only comment would be that (from memory) the menu feels like it hasnt changed in 10 years. It was also a..."

Richard Surkus

"We celebrated my husband's 50th birthday tonight. I cannot compliment the chef/s for the lovely meals and our dedicated server (Maria) she was so..."

Asha Patel

"Delicious food, great service and amazing value! Super generous portions for the price as the seafood platter for one(! Featured in the picture) was..."

ku crystal

"Great family friendly place to dine. Been here once before and I really enjoyed the spaghetti marinara. Second visit we got the seafood platter which..."

Sokly Sim

"We booked and got great service, staff were friendly and helpful. Food arrived and we dug right into. Seafood was delicious, fresh and perfectly..."

Hitesh Patel

"We organized a family meal here at Swashbucklers. I was initially very skeptical about what I could eat as I have a shellfish allergy. There are..."

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