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Tanuki's Cave
88/100 (1798 ratings)
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"My boyfriend & I went here for dinner and absolutely loved it. My new favourite little place! I loved the atmosphere, music and the food was..."
Darsia
"Such a sweet vibe! Totally different and novel. Staff were efficient and quick. Food came out pretty fast and it was glorious! Will def..."
Cheese Cake
"Great for a date night, food is good but not the best Japanese but cool atmosphere and a little bit different. Good drink selection as well. Jelly..."
Elise Litchfield
"Went in quite late around 9.30 one weekend and it was still full. The tako salad was different but nice. We ordered pork belly, scotch beef and..."
G1k
"The last time I ate at Tanuki’s cave was a crazy 8 years ago. But the quality of food and service were just as good as I remember. While we waited..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Love this place! The atmosphere is something you wouldnt expect stepping off of Queen st.Food is delish however was really disappointed with our..."
Sades
"We came here on a Monday night and it was still very busy, but as a group of 6, we promptly got a table. We ordered a lot of yakitori and kushiage,..."
Doris Ma
"Best place to go to before and after a show. They’re so helpful that they would ask what time the show we’d be watching is on. It gets quite busy..."
Marnelli
"Absolutely love this place! The ambience was welcoming and quaint, the options on the menu was to die for. They had a decent range of skewers for..."
Vasundhara Krishnan
"I've been coming here for the past couple of years. So far I've tried something different each time. Today I got Chicken Tenderloins Vienna Sausage..."
Steamed Hams
"Tanuki’s cave is located downstairs below Tanuki’s sake and sushi bar. The restaurant is dimly lit and offers yakitori style dishes and Japanese..."
Jenny Da
"This meal really took me back to Japan. The ambience and food is so authentic. It is always packed here but serve is quick. The people are polite and..."
Food2belly
"One of my favourite places to visit. Food is delicious but the portions are on the smaller size. Amazing atmosphere, dim lighting and cosy bar..."
Devon
"Great food, great service! We had lots of skewers, the pork belly and scotch fillet were great, the chicken was of course fantastic, and the beef..."
Daisy Wang
"DARK CAVE DRINKING HOLE WITH GOOD JAPANESE BBQ !!THE FOODOLOGIST RATING:- FOOD:-5/5 (Well Cooked , Japanese BBQ , Meats Cooked With..."
Saahil Cherieth
"16/11/18 - lovely night with a bunch of lovely people around me.. especially one of my best drinking buddy.. we ordered cold sake called killed the..."
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". Price - 4/5Taste - 5/5Service - 5/5Food Ordered- Scotch fillet steak with butter & soy..."
JM Erman
"Food and beverage ordered: steak don, chicken don, yakitori sets (chickens skewers and pork skewers), mushroom skewers with chicken meat stuffing,..."
Cheap Cheap Foodie
"very nice people and environment however rice is very salty? ?? overall good experience and would come back here for a nice traditional..."
Nae Nae
"Two words: plum wine! Now I have that out of the way, my Jiu Jitsu friends and I come here every time we are in Auckland together and the food is..."
Saskia Halleen
"Came in tonight with friends and the portions were perfect, the food was sooo tasty and the waitresses/chefs were all friendly great job guys :)..."
Kiaani Witana
"Great spot when you want to try a little bit of everything! They serve all different types of skewers. Pricing is alright, some portions..."
Wapatino
"Was very cool experience. .nice small dishes would be back again ! Loved the meat was al so flavoursome and tasty ! Loved the basic cabbage and mayo..."
Ni Luong
"Tanuki's cave has great, buzzing atmosphere underground. They have a good range of dishes although a bit overpriced, great for sharing between..."
Matadors
"Tanuki’s cave is an Auckland institution. It’s perfect for dinner before a show at Q theatre but book ahead! The cabbage with mayo is..."
Sian
"My favourite Izakaya ever! Awesome skewers, and I've tried all of them. Love the environment, love the food, love the sake, but think the service..."
Diogo Reck
"Had a nice dinner at Tanuki’s last night and was surprising quiet which was great being a Monday night as it’s usually packed during the weekends..."
Richie Chewy
"Yakitori on Queen Street. Busy with an awesome vibe to it - meals came out slowly at times but were worth the wait. I recommend the edamame beans and..."
Mia U
"Alright Japanese quite authentic as they grill all the meat on skewers. But compared to Ken and the pricing it is not as good! Tanuki's Cave is good..."
Annie Wilson
"I love the atmosphere in this place. It feels like you're in a different city. Food was served very quick. Not a big fan of warm sake but I enjoyed..."
Rhea Villacampa
"Great food, 7 adults sharing small plates worked out at $27 a head including drinks. Beautiful food and food service. Only issue was our gluten free..."
Natalie Williamson
"Yum yum yummy yummy yummy amazing fantastic best food ever!. Pricy but so worth it. Yummmmmmmm. Good food is worth paying for always .... I can't say..."
Lisa Loves Good Food
"Experienced an after work drinks and a birthday here. Happy joyful occasions matched with cheap eats. I love the idea of the small plates, although..."
N.S
"Hidden underground on upper queens, Tanukis is a good place for afterwork drinks & nibbles. It's great for sharing as they have an extensive meal to..."
Anna
"We come to Tanuki's cave every now and then as part of a team outing event. Everyone enjoys this place, its nice, cosy, good food, good service,..."
Saif Nouri
"It is very rare for me to eat at the same place twice when away. I say rare, as I like to fit in as many places as possible. On the odd occasion..."
Belly Rumbles
"Good little underground place that really does remind me of a cave where a tanuki would dwell. I crave those delicious yakitori they have whilst..."
Connor X
"Love this place! Very authentic food and atmosphere. Highly recommended this place to people that time lots of little bits of different..."
Lana
"I came here with a friend for dinner and we got a few things to share. It was my first time here and I've heard great things. First of all, the place..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"I come here to get Japan atmosphere.Not many Japanese restaurant have this actual Japan atmosphere but this restaurant did it..."
Namie Arai
"Almost couldn't find the place since it was just a door that leads into the cave beneath the sushi and sake bar.Yakitori (BBQ) and Kushiage..."
Benedict Uy
"Down the stairs next to their restaurant is Tanuki's cave. It's a more relaxed and casual bar and eatery. The place is bustling with people sitting..."
I_like_pickles
"Lots of famous people dine here it's awesome. The manager and staff are friendly too!!! Manager Dominic extremely friendly!Highly..."
Tony Ma
"We managed to walk in right before our movie and it was amazing! Delicious food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Really enjoyed trying out all..."
Chelsea Haworth
"A good Japanese eat out in Auckland. Nice ambience, great service by the staff. Good food and wine. Liked pork belly, mushroom with..."
Arushi Thapar
"Glad we booked as it was a very busy little place. The food was tasty, not the best I've had but more than adequate. The eggplant was delicious, and..."
Bex Ellis
"Great tapas place! :D kinda pricey though but if it's within your budget and feel like splurging a little, they have a great range of food selection..."
Tan.ned
"Tanukis is fab. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Really nice intimate atmosphere and just then right level of music for ambience without limiting the..."
Kara Sweney
"Great service! The food comes right on time. The servers are all friendly and smily. Food is above average. The chicken heart are really tender and..."
Hachiro
"Tucked away off the main road down the flight of stairs, we had ‘the cage’ booked out for the 8 of us. Surprisingly quiet for a week night it..."
HJ
"I came here for lunch with a colleague who is a fan of Japanese food and says this place is her favourite in the CBD. The lunch menu has less choice..."
Emma W
"Tucked away in a basement this casual Japanese restaurant is brilliant for cheap cheerful fun dining. The drinks me I is a little light unless you..."
EpiCurious
"Simply great, a good place to vent out with friends to loads of beer and snacks! I may not go if super hungry, given the relatively small proportion..."
Raeray
"The best Japanese i hv even been too.. The yatitori skewers were too delicious.. I m short of words.. The drinks are good and the donburi was light..."
Richa Khattar Goyal
"Always great food from here. The service is a bit mental but not exactly bothered. Bit worrying when people would enter the venue via the back door..."
Eve Lewis
"Tiny space but food is good. Need to make a reservation if deciding to go on a Friday night. Freshly-made sushi tastes perfect! 👻 Should try the..."
Wang Xiaorui
"We come to Tanuki's often,it's our favourite go to place in the city.. Although they don't take bookings and you can be waiting some time on a..."
Lyndsay Sykes
"Great spot hidden in the middle of the chaos in the CBD area. Went here for a meal prior to attending a show and although we were made to wait for a..."
Ivan Koay
"The cave!!My boyfriend and I come here all the time for date night. The atmosphere is cool and relaxed with nice decor. Also excellent if you..."
Chr Cat
"Absolutely awesome little place, go there regularly, the food, the service.... the warm Sake (yum!).Don't expect to get a seat straight away,..."
Neo Theone
"I have been wanting to try out this Japanese Restaurant for so long now. Very cool set up, however I didn't realise that the "cave" was downstairs,..."
L.E.N.S
"I came here for dinner with a friend on a Thursday night, around 7pm when it was super crowded but the staff was very nice and got me seated in..."
Linh 💛
"The best place in town for sake and Japanese beer! I usually come here with friends for after work drinks. It does tend to end up packed on Friday..."
Rojas
"Been here a few times, very interesting almost cave-like restaurant with a bar in the middle of the 'cave'Takes a while to get seated so..."
Sebastian Hult
"This place is super busy! The staff are very nice and attentive, the wait fine isn't too bad.The food was nice but kind of within..."
Winnie Luo
"Had dinner with a few friends here last week and had a blast. We were there reasonably early but noticed that the place filled up really fast! By the..."
Lisa V
"Great little place. Went there with a group of people and booked the vip room (need 8 people and spend $300+) wich is just a little separate seated..."
Abe Rohde
"Love love love this hidden gem! Although it's been approx 2 years since my last visit, I'm delighted to share that absolutely nothing has changed!!..."
SS
"Tanuki's cave is located downstairs in a dark "cave-like" bar. Sites around the bar in the centre of the restaurant you get to see everything going..."
Jam Taylor
"Another good Japanese restaurant to dine in apart from The Don :) though a bit pricey but food is delicious. Kaarage chicken is good. Really..."
Michelle Chua
"This place is always busy! Has a great variety of smaller plates to shares. The flavours are spot on, the meats are fresh and tender. The ambience is..."
Athena
"Always love this place quick easy and yummy meal. Now have sashimi plates so had to have one of those yum with my usual favourites shiitake mushrooms..."
Melissa Pond
"Amazing Japanese food. Great value on bento boxes and the best tempura prawns. Loved the complimentary Japanese tea and will be back again for..."
Rona Dalgleish
"This is one of my all-time favourite Japanese places!It's really unique- there will be a wait if you show up at peak times but it's worth it. If..."
Zara Alexzandra Young
"I'm a wee bit obsessed with the cave. Love and recommend to everyone the cabbage - the yum yum sauce makes it the best plate of fresh cabbage you..."
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"Excelente ambiente y muy buena comida. Cada plato es pequeño, pedimos 6 diferentes en total para dos personas, mas bebidas y luego postre...."
Thomas.armstrong.k
"Cave is very popular in town and it's one of the long-standing places with sustained quality. I still believe it needs better ventilation. At casual..."
Selin
"i love this place eh - ive heard about it lots but never dipped me toes in you walk in and everyone who works there greets you which is..."
Kp Food Reviewer 2000
"Came for a bite before dinner. The place has a nice atmosphere and the staff are very inviting when you walk in, everyone greets you in Japanese..."
Shelly
"Walked in & immediately loved the vibe! cute little underground place. Staff were very friendly, smiles from everyone including other customers...."
Tracey Florence Su'a
"Real fun place. Not much room but the food arrives quick the staff are friendly and the selection is great. My partner and I ordered a tonne of food,..."
Vincent Warner
"Great atmosphere. Food is nice. Its a small establishment and it can be really busy. However, it brings a natural intimate envrioment. I found the..."
D
"Wow i love this place, little plates of pleasure, very good value, great service and lots if tasty skewers with something to suit every taste. This..."
Brad Sherry
"Good experience, you have to go down a flight of stairs to visit Tanuki's cave which adds to the atmosphere. Dimly lit and you sit around a bar with..."
Ryan
"I adore Tanukis Cave. A perfect option for lunch or dinner, and the price is extremely affordable. This is a Yakitori Japanese restaurant, meaning..."
Brittany Montana
"I have been here multiple times and will ALWAYS go back. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. No complaints ever. My FAVOURITE is the prawn..."
Maria Foy
"Found it a bit overpriced for the serving sizes especially if going for dinner it'll take a few sticks to fill you up. However the atmosphere is fun..."
Victoria
"We were served and seated quickly on arrival. After our long time to decide and remembering everything we wanted to order we finally did and most of..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"This underground bar is great for hanging out with friends for drinks and snacks. The atmosphere is amazing as it gets quite busy, yet you still feel..."
Jaya
"Came here after work for drinks and dessert. I mistaken the sushi bar for the cave but I should have known haha. I ordered..."
Aniva Huang
"TC's a great yum pl to pop in to for a quick snack before a movie or show and my fave thing on their menu's their Tori-kawa (chicken skins), sounds..."
Vitale Eti
"Love this place, it has character and I've been coming here for years! A good place for a quick pre movie bite, but there may be a wait time for..."
Mini Khan
"Nice atmosphere. Had the yakisoba which was pretty nice. It was a seafood variant which you don't usually see. A nice place to hang out for dinner..."
S4142119
"Great experience!. The restaurant actually opens from 5 as opposed to 5.30. got there nice and early on a Friday evening, at around 6.30 there were..."
Chengming211
"Amazing place...great serivce and fab plate sharing food. The freshness of the salad...my niece ate eggplant for the 1st time. We both loved the..."
Leigh D
"This is an awesome underground place with a great atmosphere. I love how the food is served in little platters so you're able to try as much dishes..."
Seth Blissworth Baguion
"Probably my most favourite place to take someone out, awesome food that is so delicious with a variety of options. Just a cool place to go down in..."
Vance Rees
"Tanuki's Cave is a little yakitori bar with a fairly unique concept - it's in the basement of a shop, accessible through a narrow flight of stairs...."
Kiwi Foodie
"I have been coming here for years and I love the place!! Good food and not too pricey either. Love the vienna sausages and scotch fillet. Good..."
Russel Dias
"This place is an Auckland institution. Enjoy the two samurai sake and indulge in the Vienna sausage, chicken & cheese balls and the kumara &..."
James Field
"Get the steak. And the corn. And any karaage chicken special they may have! My favourite place to ditch the rice and salad and just protein-out. Such..."
Hayley Allen
"I love this cosy little eatery. Been going for years, and is consistently good. Happy, energetic staff and good prices. Spinach and bacon salad and..."
R Harvey
"Went there with a group of six people on a Saturday night. The place was incredibly busy and it took us an hour to get a table. It was worth the wait..."
Alexander Mignacca
"I've been going to Tanuki's Cave for nearly 20 years now. Nice food, good atmosphere and a good place to take visitors to Auckland. Plate of cabbage,..."
Julie Alp
"This place is one of my top places to bring my friends to when they visit Auckland. Great service (just sometimes a bit hard to get their attention..."
Bleszed_gal
"Always our favourite for a great night out. Must have been 20+ times now. Unique, interesting atmosphere, and a cosmopolitan feel. Love the little..."
Fiona Ritchie
"Excellent food, value for money and friendly staff! Sort of like a japanese yum cha - with all the small tasting plates. gives you plenty of variety..."
Christine Ranjan
"This is about the 10th time in the last 5 years I have had dinner at Tanukis Cave, and have to say it is consistently excellent.....The food is..."
Warren Bruce Muller
"I have visited Tanukis Cave several times now; birthday dinners, family dinners, and dates. Every time I visit the whole experience is wonderful...."
Phoebe Joiner
"(Review from visiting Aussie) Great restaurant in an authentic Japanese atmosphere with beautiful food. Good value, great quality and great service...."
Trevor Macleod
"I love myself a visit to Tanukis Cave!When im not there I often crave its delicious dishes and great atmosphere. It has many dishes to..."
Harley McGregor
"Very good food, and very authentic.Every time I have been it has been a..."
Jules ODea
"Loved it! The food was divine and the peach drink (special of the day) was great! Will definitely be..."
Frances Anderson
"Been here dozens of times over the years, the wait is abit annoying when its busy, but foods ok, japanese food made by actual japanese people is..."
Eric Tan VersionTwo
"Tanuki's Cave was one of the first awesome restaurants I discovered when I moved to Auckland 7 years ago and it's still just as awesome! I only ever..."
Meghan Titter
"Rip snorter night out. Pretty surprisingly good food, and provides a great atmosphere for a casual, fun night out. Japanese beer by the liter, and..."
Fiona Martin
"The best dining experience in Auckland. Great food (try rge Takoyaki and donburi) great beer, great sake and an authentic setting. Tanuki's is my..."
Emigo
"Love Tanukis, my fav is scotch fillet steak, chicken, and cabbage and mayo! Get's busy at times but that just because it's..."
Olivia Clements
"Went with a group of four friends. Didn't book, but still managed to get a table despite being what looked like a busy night. Food portions were..."
Linda
"It has been quite sometime since I have been here but I really enjoyed the time there.I recall there was a japanese moive playing on the tv in..."
John Dower
"Busy restaurant, busy staff, busy kitchen. . .it's definitely worthy of all the traffic! Wonderful place to enjoy a unique meal in Auckland. Highly..."
Rob Steward
"We adore Tanukis Cave. It can be an incredibly busy environment, which means waiting times on the side tables can be a while. So patience is..."
Chanel & Joe
"Yummy!!! Food was awesome and very generous serving sizes for great prices!!Will definently be heading back here..."
Tash Wallis
"My favourite restuarant!!Pity their not in the entertainment book tho!!Try the sake - always good to warm the cockles of your..."
Tracy Leanne Love
"Great food and service. However heat from the kitchen makes the place hot and smoky! February special, deep fried strawberries and ice cream were..."
Rad
"Great food, great service. this was a fun place to go out for a bite to eat in town. Casual fun..."
AJ
"Food is awesome, service is great.The only downside is the ridiculous price of wine and always hard to get a table (which means it's always..."
Chappo
"Awesome food, great staff, I loved it and would highly recommend it to..."
John Shea
"This restaurant never dissapoints me. The best dish I think is the Kumara balls coated in almonds! A..."
Karin Le Roux
"Just..."
Tino
"love it !!!highly..."
Kale
"I love this place!!Wonderful menu.Like tapas but Japanese style.You only need 3-4 skewers and your full.Perfect for me as i cant..."
Sarah
"Tanuki's Cave is very charming. The staff are very welcoming and warm. It has a lovely cosy atmosphere. The food is just divine. Perfect for a light..."
Kaj
"If your wanting somewhere different with a bit of atmosphere and great casual food this is the place. We dine here regularly as it's cheap, tasty..."
Caryn De Tracy Gould
"Long time advocate of this hidden wee gem, Tanuki's Cave is the perfect way to line the stomach on a boozy night out (or before a show or movie of..."
Ann C
"Great atmosphere, food and fun. Can't believe this place is 25 years and still going. Great for couples or larger groups. They dont take bookings..."
Gerry
"It’s the best yakitori bar in NZ that you can actually experience japanese style bbq and drinks. But it’s quite pricey and busy. If you eat food..."
Minji Kim
"Love the ambiance of this restaurant. Always busy and staff is always polite and..."
Jo Yap
"My friend and I went on a Thursday night, you know it's a great restaurant if it's packed even on a weekday. It's one of the hidden gems of Auckland...."
gigi cal
"Good vibes. Reasonably priced and tasty dishes. Staff are great..."
Cocoabutter Johnny
"Went to dinner here in the upstairs restaurant with two others. We ordered a few different dishes - and each one was delicious. I highly recommend..."
Celia Whitley
"WOW! The food, the service, and the atmosphere; everything was amazing. The scotch fillet with butter was the best part as well as the legend 22..."
Jaskarn Bains
"Visited the cave before our dinner booking at Tanuki restaurant. Place was humming, managed to get a standing side table near the wall. Great..."
Mark Dempsey
"Opens later than most places, good food, good service..."
M M
"A must try in Auckland. It feels like a tucked away yakitori bar in Japan, from the entrance, the atmosphere and the food. The skewers are great..."
TK
"Really love the atmosphere of this place! There are a lot of options for food and the fact that each order gives you two sticks is really great for..."
Michael Davidson
"The food is yum! Although it take sometime to arrive. Staff are friendly but took a long time to take our order and its hard to get their attention..."
Ghe Rosales
"went for an early dinner and drinks to meet friends on a Thursday evening. Amazing service and the food was excellent. Very well priced. The..."
Adrian Donald
"Shared an amazing meal of small (food) plates with friends last week down in the Cave. The food was excellent, the service fantastic, and the..."
Trish
"Delicious food with a cosy atmosphere, and to top it off they have excellent customer service! Love the range they offer, mashed Kumara with almond..."
Teresa
"Absolutely love! Great atmosphere, attentive and V friendly staff, as well as a wonderful array of dishes, perfect for sharing. A unique favourite..."
Christiaan Everts
Ken Yakitori Bar K'rd
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"This is truly an authentic Japanese restaurant!!! Not only the dishes, but also the atmosphere and customer service are great and they really bring..."
Chanmy
"We just love the place. Most of the time when we go out for a concert or similar we kind of start the evening here. Like to sit on the bar, watching..."
Evilmaikel
"We weren’t sure what to expect when I chose this restaurant but we both were so happy we tried it. The food was all fresh and delicious and..."
Tiges
"Always good. No, it's not pretentious and "upmarket", and doesn't do "Cuisine", but it serves the essential food groups needed by humans (beer and..."
Hylton White
"Oh my gosh, what a meal. Everything was so tender and well made, karaage chicken was to die for and I've never tasted better yum yum prawns! The sake..."
Carlito
"Just a pit stop before a night out, my mate really recommends Anzac Ave branch though but we were closer to here. Nice warm welcome coming through..."
Jeffie
"i like this Ken the best out of the 3 locations. Been coming here since 2008. Favorite is prawn and pork skewer and non-alcoholic Asahi dry japanese..."
Mojo Jade
"A real funky place to go to, really buzzy and the place was pumping. Friendly service. Great skewers. Great place to go try a new style of Japanese...."
Foodie_1110
"Very busy downstairs so sat upstairs and it was quite breezy up there which was not great during winter. Good service but some of the waitresses..."
Georgia Brown
"My husband and I love Kens and has been a family favourite for years! The food is amazing, and the service is always great. We recommend the..."
Ashleigh Rogers
"Despite having a full restaurant, the staff managed to serve my repeated orders and questions without any problems. I have eaten my fair share of..."
FoodWithPerspective
"One of my favorite Japanese places! we came here with a group of 5 people and just ordered lots of little things to share. We ordered the..."
Ghost Reviewer
"Awesome staff, Awesome Yakitori Chef,and awesome foods.... the skewers grilled infornt of you and the beers. Has become one of my fav spot. ..."
FroZen HeAt
"If you're not aware of the story, this guy Ken opened a yakitori bar and I dined at it last night.I had the 5 skewer combo and the chicken..."
Cookie
"How did I not go to this place till now? Awesome atmosphere. Great service and very reasonably priced and delicious food. Try their fried chicken and..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Taste 3.5Environment 3Value 2Service 4It's just perfect to have snacks in such places. The flavour is natural and authentic,..."
Kelly
"Ken Yakitori has an amazing array of foods you can put on a stick ! its not the sort of place you want to drop by for lunch but more a social dinner..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Friendly service and very tasty food. Amount of food is very small and expansive. Good place to grab beer and light dishes. Recommend to go on..."
Brave Eat
"Lots of atmosphere but the food was a bit of a let down. Small portions (to be expected) but flavour wise - missing a little something, and you have..."
Ryan
"A nice experience, similar to Tanukis cave. It does take a bit to fill you up so perhaps go for something else if you're on a budget. Always nice for..."
Victoria
"There are two KEN bar in city central. One at ANZAC AVE and another one at K rd. I've been that Anzac one several times and 3-4 times at k rd. i..."
Acuario MI
"I enjoyed foods, serves and the atmosphere, but price was quite high... I would say it is a must-go japanese restaurant, if you have money. They got..."
Ryan Wu
"Happened upon this spot since we where nearby and needed some dinner! It looked inviting from the outside and we weren't disappointed inside with..."
Frank
"I come here almost every week (sometimes more them once :P), with who ever I can bring! Normally my boyfriend, but otherwise my sister or friends..."
Angela Irene
"Really character place with amazing meat barbecue. Sake and Japanese beers are awesome as well. Prices could be slight reduced but still good..."
Mitch Armstrong
"We have been going to Ken's almost every Sunday for the past 4 years. The food is fantastic from both the kitchen and the Yakitori grill. The Tuna..."
RoseMT
"We have been here quite a few times, normally as a group so we are seated upstairs.I do like the format in a group environment - you order..."
RH
"Fun place to take friends visiting Auckland as its a bit different than your run of the mill Japanese restaurant. Casual, fast, yum and cheap. Have..."
Shellee Arnold
"Great food worth the..."
Mozzibee
"went with work collegues- 10 x hospo staff. sapporo on tap is the best. food great.service great. prices, even..."
Hemi Whyte
"A really good inexpensive night out for dinner. Don't come expecting the full blown Tepanyaki experience as some people did when they sat down to..."
Matthew
"Love it, love it, love it. VERY casual, food is fantastic, you've gotta try the prawns wrapped in bacon on skewers & the broccoli salad. We eat..."
Steph
"Awesome place - I would go there again. I think some dishes are a little over priced but free cabbage was nice. food was fresh and delicious though -..."
Lauren
"Cute hole-in-the-wall yakitori restaurant with tasty dishes at reasonable prices. By no means upmarket, but satisfying if you are looking for a..."
Chloe Lim
"Superb ambiance and staff. It took quite a while for our vegetable tempura to be served but other than that, everything was perfect. The dishes that..."
Virgenie Coneras
"Japanese style delicate flavours the skewers are absolutely yummy deep fry Camembert with a side pineapple jam broccoli with sesame sauce are my..."
Rebeca Rojas
"I am always keen to try new yaki tori bars anywhere I go. This one was a pleasant experience, ordered three types of yaki tori and the one I mostly..."
Mauricio Kimura
"It's like stepping into a little pocket of Japan. I really enjoy the slower pace of this place. And ordering a few things at a time. They have a top..."
Mariah Templonuevo
"Good food. The tataki was slightly spicy making it better than usual. Would recommend for a chilled night..."
Jay Kim
"I liked the table that sits down on the floor designed for a group of about 8-10. Music playing in the background was very diverse from pop to..."
Mitchell La'ulu
"Amazing food here, great spot for a large group, but if it is a large group it is one bill per table. Menu is amazing, especially I rate then beef..."
Dylan Weymouth
"The Best an most authentic Yakitori Bar I have found in a while! The Staff are Japanese, super friendly, and the Sapporo & Asahi on tap is highly..."
DJ Christonite Boginikua
"Good Food and friendly staff, came to Auckland a week ago went to 2 times, very enjoyed my..."
Chris Wan
"Do not make my mistake Yakitori on back page :-) huge selection. House sale very nice hot. Have Asahi on tap. Prices great, food was so good..."
JD (Digilifeduo)
"I like their beef Tongue 😝 that I always go back for. There are counter seats where you can enjoy your meal n watching grilling yakitori. But the..."
Summer Shimizu
"Awesome atmosphere and the food never disappoints, service was ok they were training new staff so it wasn't as good as usual, but didn't affect the..."
Lloyd Brown
"Awesome spot, can't rate highly enough. Very busy and recommend booking in advance, food is amazing and very..."
Dan Baker
"Great food and plum wine. Friendly service and an authentic experience. You can sit and watch the yakitori being cooked over coals at the bar. I..."
Keith Davis
"Food was good, service was outstanding and good buzz. One of the better Yakitori bars in Auckland and the best in the CBD by..."
Spencer Willis
"Awesome place, nice decor. Friendly waitress. Ordered okonomiyaki, beef curry and miso, very delicious and scrumptious. It's been over 5 years since..."
James “japansplash” Taylor
"Ken Yakitori K Rd is always a go to for us when we can’t be bothered cooking. The food is..."
Jeremy Armstrong
Ken Yakitori Bar Anzac
86/100 (1172 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Beef
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"I love this place, they make hands down the best miso soup in AKL, the food is great, the atmosphere is really authentic, the staff is awesome and..."
Ginolatte
"Top quality Yakitori in a cosy classic bar. Be adventurous and try their chicken skin and organ skewers. Everything is done with precision and you..."
Bella Qian
"The food is always very good. But the seating is uncomfortable as it is bench seating and always seems to be full of people. I guess that comes from..."
Renie
"Oh my gowd, this is very good and decent Yakitori bar, I jst wish they are open one in Melbourne , Australia. We used to live in Auckland 8 years ago..."
Putriku
"Best karage chicken in Auckland (possibly even in Nz?!) always a special treat coming here. Very popular so book in advance for more than two people...."
Woodenbullet
"I always order their special combination skewers, which comes with a variety of popular skewers. I love their prawn wrapped in pork belly and beef..."
G1k
"If you have anything going on at Vector Arena thats a great place to start your evening with beer on tab and good japanese food. The beer brand and..."
Evilmaikel
"We loved our dinner here. Nothing new or special just good yakitori and beer in a cute little yakitori bar. The staff were friendly and they had..."
Tiges
"My favourite Ken Yakitori branch. My girlfriend and I got beef tataki, a 5 piece mixed skewer and japanese curry. The beef tataki was so so good! I..."
Rashane Tee
"K-E-N, Ken, Ken, KEN!!! Never disappointed by this place. Absolute number 1 go to for a cheeky little date. This place vibes, vibes, vibes. Have been..."
Kahu
"A nice place to have some drink and good food with friends and ur love one. I really like the interior of the restaurant. The moment when I step..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Good place for drinking and snacking! I don't advise on a full meal here because those skewers stack up to $$$.But love how the chef grills the..."
Coral
"Ken Yakitori Bar is a perfect place to chill with friends on a lovely night. Sake is the a perfect match with Yakitori. We ordered Beef tataki, fried..."
LilianMonaghan
"Drinking Hole With Good Food & Relaxed Ambiance THE FOODOLOGIST RATING:- FOOD:-4.5/5 (Well Cooked , Japanese BBQ , Meats Cooked With..."
Saahil Cherieth
"Excellent service and casual atmosphere. Friendly staff took my order quick with fast serving time. About 10-15 minute wait for food.Had..."
Brian Liu
"Ken is a classic for a reason. I went to the original branch shortly after it first opened on K Rd, and he's replicated the same feeling on Anzac..."
Trix M
"Celebrated my birthday with friends here and loved the food! We were sat in the private room and dined with chainsaws hanging above. Great variety of..."
Bear Noms
"Yakitori was pretty good and kitchen menus were just okay. I kindly recommend to have many kinds of yakitoris as u want with your favorite drink ,..."
Yang Squid
"Not my usual type of place but I was happy with the service and the food here. We sat at the bar which I’m not that keen on but to be fair there..."
Bex Ellis
"Ken Yakitori is always a great place for diners, who want to experience a Japanese BBQ restaurant. I came here with my friends at 23.00 and the..."
Pita Jarupunphol
"Place is awesome! I went on Friday night, it's really crowded and people was keep coming until their closing. Chicken karaage was really great! ..."
MatildaK
"came here on saturday night ...I used to pass everyday and looks so busy and was for a good reason. .food it's fresh and nice you can see chef..."
Sofy
"This place is awesome!! If you're in town and need a late feed, I recommend highly! The food is affordable, delicious and very well presented...."
Manuela Ovalle Herrera
"Caution for tiny space inside and quite a squeeze when sitting down, but once you get the food it's good food with good company! But just don't bring..."
Nicole C.
"If you are looking for a late late dinner . Thi is it. Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere, fried chicken to die for. And amazing spicy fried..."
Pedro K
"I ve been going there for the last seven years and like it very much. If you like yakitori, small buzzy places and don't mind sometimes sharing your..."
Katerina
"This is a tiny cozy place with an authentic traditional Japanese Yakitori feeling into it.I usually take different combinations of skewers or..."
Fernando Mayoral
"Great service, very friendly people, food came out really fast, great tasting food. Favorite thing was the similar vibe it had to a..."
Kenji
"came here specially to try the lotus root chippies and their BBQ skewas, i go past them every weekend and wanna eat there like ages ago and finally..."
Diner8Here
"This place never ever disappoints. Hubby and I have this tradition of coming here at least once a year to relive our dating days as this area was our..."
R-Dee Roche
"I like this place. Japanese Sake-bar with Yakitori. Feeling like in Japan. The chef does the BBQ in front of you, have a chat with him,..."
Tanz
"cool place. went for the tuna sashimi on special, mixed skewer combo, broccoli and the miso & mayo dip for the cabbage. the tuna was delish and the..."
Zebedee
"Really good friendly staff, greeted with a smile. I sat at the bar but was also given an option of a table. They specialize in grill Japanese food...."
Clee
"Dinner night with three of my friends. The place was quite small, so we are placed near the bar. We ordered numerous ranges of barbecues and all of..."
Shirley Yu
"Authentic! Authentic! And Authentic! If you have experienced eating Yakitori in Japan and miss those Yakitori nights, I'd recommend this bar..."
I Love To Chew Real Food
"BBQ in front of me was so nice. All my clothes were full of smoked smell but the experience was great. Taste was good and service was also great. It..."
Lisa Kim
"Have been to Ken Yakitori many times over many years, and the food never disappoints. It's best to go with a large group of people and order heaps of..."
Misty
"I have only good things to say about Ken Yakitori Bar ❤️ First, the staff is so nice and smiley and attentive to customers. I always get seated..."
Linh 💛
"- very good staff. Attentive- authentic. Real variety of Japanese food as well as some fusion options- great taste. Fairly priced. /..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"The beef tongue skewer here is.. Homagawd. i just can't.. It's sooo buttery, tender, juicy, tasty..I used to come here once a week with my..."
Fadilla Ruki
"I personally never had been to a yakitori bar before, but when me and my partner came here on Friday night, I was thrilled at what I experienced! So..."
Liza Mae Lintag
"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was surprisingly packed! Luckily we still got a seat. The seating plan in here is a bit odd and frankly there's..."
Winnie Luo
"Extremely cosy ! Great value for money.Love their chicken mince on skewer and also the wasabi octopus.Everything goes well with some nice..."
Globalfoodlover
"Lunch here was quick, healthy and delicious. The staff were attentive and friendly. The portion may look small but it was filling! Will come back to..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"Am never let down with this place. Have been here more times than I can count and it gets better every time. Prawn wrapped in bacon skewers are my..."
Maria Foy
"Small restaurant but quite busy at night. Friendly staff. Love there prawn and pork yakitori. We spent $74 for two people tonight. Quite expensive...."
Zoe Huang
"Yum! Have been here a few times and love it. The food is always consistently good. Love the atmosphere. Great place for a casual meal. Definitely be..."
Angela Trigg
"After the Russell Peters show and a few drinks this was a great late night snack foodie place! Food seemed to be served very quickly and it was..."
Sungsam7
"A friend and I popped in on a week night recently. I haven't been in for some time but I was pleased to find the food and service was still..."
Gus
"Ken yakitori is one of my favourite yakitori bars in Auckland. (Tanukis cave is still by far the best in my opinion...) Only downside is I tend to..."
SS
"I’ve been a patron for over 10 years now and the service, experience and delicious food remain one of my favourite dining experiences in..."
Nick Allen
"Brilliant brilliant brilliant!The food is magnificent. The service is just right. The ambiance and overall theatre of this restaurant cant..."
Richard Sharpe
"Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere, good vibes..The food and service is AMAZING! Loved the chicken hearts!!! Yum yum yummy. Promised my..."
Mack Tamatea
"This is my favorite place to eat, the staff are extremely nice and accommodating, the food consistently well prepared and tasty, you can spend some..."
Big Eddie G
"This place is and will always be no. 1 in my list for Yakitori. They serve the best charcoal bbq'ed skewers in Auckland and probably in the country!..."
Shirley Liew
"Ken Anzac is consistently good. Staff are accommodating and friendly.Not the cheapest, but thems the breaks. Their yakitori..."
Liam
"This place remains my favourite in Auckland - always fantastic food, for what I think is very reasonable (two of us for $60 including a drink each)...."
Jonathon Bowie
"I and my friends went to this place at a very late night for Sake and light meals. The environment was good, but the large table was not well..."
Paul Nash
"Ken Yakitori is a favourite of mine. I love that it's such a different way of having a meal. Mostly skewers but plenty of other dishes as well. This..."
Lisa V
"Thus far, Winter's been suspiciously clement and stews haven't really started to appear in my kitchen. However, I couldn't resist one of my..."
Flyingkiwi
"Ken is a REALLY, REALLY good Japanese eatery in Auckland. It's small but full of energy; smell of grilled meats that make you really hungry even from..."
YellowBlankets
"God, I love Ken Yakitori so much...honestly, I had to think really hard about what I didn't like about it!!?Warm and dark, loud and..."
Mina Ross
"There are at least three reasons to visit Ken Yakitori. First of all, its an authentic Japanese experience. Second, the food is very different from..."
Danny
"Ken Yakitori is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I have been coming here for 20 years and it is always a great time. The food is delicious and..."
Ben Jurisich
"We had read about this place before coming to Auckland for the World Cup and it did not disappoint. The portions are perfect and allow you to try..."
Adrian Aguirre
"Great little Yakitori Bar. Couldn’t stop ordering! The beef tongue and chicken hearts and hearty miso soup my..."
Tim Elwin
"An old favourite from even 15 years ago. Every time we come here we have a protein galore. Special mentions: beef tongue, pork belly, chicken..."
Darren Ren
"Very good food although somewhat expensive. The yakitori combo is enjoyable in order to figure out what you like before ordering more. The small..."
Diane A
"All foods are perfect. The chicken skin is good, and i like unlimited cabbage. Sashimi is delicious but expensive. Highball is bland.Draft beer is..."
Jenniya
"This is the best yakitori place I've been to in Auckland. Ken is legit. The offering is real and reflective of a typical yakitori bar in Japan. The..."
Regan Doyle
"The best & authentic Yakitori joint I have ever been to in my life!!! Not only all the foods and drinks were great and authentic but also service..."
Kaz Sat
"Really nice food, been here for couple..."
Steven Wang
"Nice food for late night dinner, been here last decade. The ox tongue in the combo was always overcooked, otherwise everything was good. I noticed..."
Amanda Choong
"Best Yakitori Bar in Auckland. The food is always cooked to perfection - as in how much the food is cooked, the perfect flavouring of salt/sauce...."
Ju W
"Must try prawn with pork! Amazing! Beef croquets. Yes tiny portions, yes you wait. But the ambience and (seriously delicious) Japanese beer will make..."
Linda A.
"Small restaurant with delicious yakitori skewers. Prawn wrapped with porks skewers and scallops skewers are highly recommended. Small mixed sashimi..."
Yuan Z
"It would give a feeling that you are at some local yakitori place in Japan. Visited twice a week. The foods were so delicious and the service was..."
Jean Lee
"Some of the best food I've had in years! Great service, delicious yakitori that look simple but are steeped in skill and craftsmanship! A real Food..."
Jasper Gobes
"Amazing food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff! Like being in Japan but without the flight. We've been coming here for many years and it's..."
Gavin Robinson
Tanuki Sushi & Sake Bar
85/100 (709 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Scallops
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tapas
Prawns
Ice Cream
Tempura
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Fish
Sashimi
Beef
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing service from the staff at Tanuki. The food was great especially the beef steak. The best in my opinion. Although the tempura prawns which I..."
Marggie Pascua
"Great place with great ambience. The Chef’s selection of sashimi platter and nigiri sushi is fresh and delicious. Busy on the weekends tho, but..."
Cheryl 🍒
"Haven't been here for so long, we just walked in and it's almost full for early dinner.Friendly greeting on arrival. Was gonna to order my own..."
CocoOnFire
"always a good time @tanukis, great food service and atmosphere. had the beef tataki which was off the hook. the sashimi so fresh and tasty. karage..."
Derek McDonald
"A special blue abalone & scallop "hama-yaki," served & grilled over a flame at the table; a dish of deep-fried soft shell crab; stir-fried noodles..."
STRADS
"I went here for my 21st Birthday and all I can say is WOW!! The food was amazing! In my opinion it was the best sushi place I have ever been too! The..."
Brittany Griffiths
"Dined here for a birthday where we got the set menu and the restaurant let us book out the whole place. The food came out quite fast however portions..."
Jenny Da
"As a single person dining in a foreign city, I often find myself sitting at the bar of a sushi restaurant. Here you can expect elegantly prepared..."
TheBearReview
"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland! Nice to have proper Japanese food and not the mainstream fusion dishes. The soup that comes with the..."
Jesse Ledwin Lebe
"Went here with a big group of work colleagues on Friday night. The restaurant it nice and little with a semi private area down the back for large..."
Alysha Bower
"Excellent authentic Japanese restaurant.  Services second to none. Food was amazing and well presented. Great variety on the menu. Highly..."
Natalie Leng
"Once again another restaurant I would definitely dine at again. Food was simple, fresh and delicious!!! Staff members were welcoming which is always..."
ليلىٰ 💛
"I love this place! We always have work functions here and they have the most perfect service and try to accomodate everyone's needs. Good authentic..."
Annie Wilson
"Have heard so much about this place and once again, we finally made it here. They seem to always be packed in here! (Which is a good sign that the..."
Queena
"The food is really good! High quality. We order Beef tataki and lamb chops. Better to make a booking during peak hours. We will definitely come back..."
Jane
"Real good service here, highly attentive staff, even when it's busy busy busy.There is a wide selection of food, but some dishes are worth..."
Charmaine
"Great place to eat before a show or movie as it is really close to Aotea Centre and IMAX movies.This place does get really really busy, so..."
I_like_pickles
"Great dining experience here on Tuesday night. Good atmosphere, friendly staff with great service . We ordered multiple dishes to share, my..."
Food 24/7
"Love this place food staff atmosphere epic yum stoked. Go the Tuna Tataki so good. Nice lighting feel well treated and we'll fed. I want to live..."
Steve Latham
"Location is good if you want dinner before a movie at imax or a show at the civic. Nice dim lighting and it has a Japanesey feel. Food was..."
Misty
"Well what a taste sensation this little gem of a place is. We came here for pre show dinner, they had the courtesy to ask if we were going to a show..."
Dave Koefoed
"You're gonna find some delicious Japanese food in this izakaya on Queen Street. I tried several dishes there, and could say that everything..."
Diogo Reck
"Everything in the restaurant was quite mediocre. We had a king prawn and scallop dish which was delicious and the teriyaki chicken was run of the..."
Jan
"I was actually trying to go to Tanuki's Cave but ended up here instead. No regrets. Service was lovely and the waiter knew his stuff. Dish after dish..."
Sheena
"A Japanese restaurant with a classy, bar vibe. Came here once for dinner but it's really the kind of place you'd go with a couple of friends after a..."
Michelle Li
"Hustle bustle and fantastic atmosphere. We had 40 min to spare before our show started and even though the place was jam packed we were seated..."
Caroline Williams
"Lucky us, came here on Thursday noon and found out that's the only day they serve lunch? Lunch plate is worth and u can enjoy sashimi, salad, miso..."
Flora
"Great place for Friday dinners with friends. Staff are friendly and attentive especially when this place is packed. I usually order the Salmon and..."
Rojas
"Beautiful Japanese eatery, arrived with no booking, it was not an issue, seated quickly and served very softly, even though they were busy. Sis not..."
Grant McAneaney
"Enjoyed a really nice evening with a group of 6 and though we were probably a bit rowdy(!?) they handled us well. The service was prompt and..."
Jo Y
"I engaged in a feeding frenzy here with a large group of friends, it was excellent. The sashimi was a highlight. The staff didn't mind that we spent..."
Rose
"Very rustic but cozy ambienceAmazing selection of sake Staff very friendly and knowledgable Try the octopus and sashimi..."
Globalfoodlover
"Dined here on a Sunday night - so it was pretty quiet - we had the full attention of the staff! Food is flavourful and prettily presented - which is..."
Adeline
"Went here last night with a couple of friends. Such a great atmosphere there and brilliant service. We decided to get a few dishes and share them..."
Sarah Cornes
"The atmosphere is so good, great place for gathering with friends, food is about average. The services also good. But end of all, hard to find..."
Kiky Eng
"After having friends recommend Tanuki's, we booked in advance for a weekend away. Glad we did as it was busy. Seated by the kitchen, our orders were..."
Simon Kearsley
"Tanuki, Tanuki's Cave and Kura have been at the forefront of Japanese food in Auckland for as long as I can remember, and whilst I usually opt for..."
Madicattt
"A dining institution on Queen Street and it's not hard to see why! The decor is authentically Japanese and I've always found the service friendly and..."
Andrew @anjeats
"I usually don't eat raw fish or sashimi, but Tanuki is the only restaurant I can eat sashimi, very fresh !! Place is too small, too confined, walk-in..."
Tritip Kittitanarux
"I would say that the restaurant space for this restaurant is a bit too cramped for me. It's hard to get around especially when there are a lot of..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"Five stars! Went there for lunch yesterday. It was a bit quiet but the food was awesome and served very quick! Very flavoursome and fresh. Not our..."
Nataliya Hare
"Really good atmosphere and authentic tasty Japanese. The service is attentive and the sake range is excellent. Highly..."
Miss Surfer
"Was there last night with my Japanese wife who like Japanese food,ha!ha!.Sat at counter which is the best place for 2-3 people.The Japanese , he..."
Rick Littlewood
"My favourite Japanese place. Try the broccoli and the karaage chicken. YUMMMM. 10/10 love this place. The service can be a little poor but it is..."
Lucy
"The place was packed on a Wednesday night but we managed to get a table for two without booking when we arrived Tanuki at 6:00pm, provided that we..."
Theresa Chan
"Went there the other night and loved it!!The prices are average, but the venue is outstanding making this a very cheap awesome Japanese..."
Grant
"Three of us had dinner at Tanuki's on Friday at 7pm before a show next door. The restaurant was full but we had a reservation and the waiter showed..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"I went to Tanuki sushi and sake bar for an early dinner on a Friday night. It was very busy so I would recommenced booking. The menu consists of the..."
Rebecca Smith
"Booked a table for my wife birthday celebration. First time we had been there. Atmosphere was superb, busy for a Thursday. Staff were outstanding,..."
Mark Dempsey
"Nice to get here earlier and on a bad weather night, little less busy than usual. Always great food, such a nice treat while I'm here, easy place to..."
Karōria Johns
"Have been going here for quite a few years went on a Thursday night around 6.30 no problem getting a seat at all food is so tasty and fresh awesome..."
Corey Dick
"The food was exceptional. We had the upstairs private dining room. We had a group of 21. The staff were outstanding and Sophia our server was always..."
Deeisaacs Deeisaacs
"Had a lovely evening here at tanuki! Everything was delicious! We came here with first table, the staff very kindly explained the requirements of the..."
Joa
"Pls pls pls have an experience in here! everything was amazing, so beautiful fresh sashimi, nice drinks options and good service!! Ive never seen..."
Winnie Park
"Reliable, decent quality Japanese food in a nice (if rather cold) setting with friendly service. Serving sizes are pretty small so you need to order..."
Mary Binney
"Nice, quite unexpected way to sit. Chief knows his stuff very well..."
Oleksandr Honcharov
"Wonderful evening experience. We arrived to a bustling restaurant on a Thursday night. Super friendly and helpful staff were very attentive and..."
Merinda Dempsey
"Haven't had fish this fresh and delicious since visiting coromandel in 2022. I would go as far as to say this is one of my favourite restaurants in..."
ocean
"Sushi over here is incredible, and if you are a fan - you cannot go wrong with this place. Even if the range is not that wide - anything you choose..."
Andrei Diomidov
"Yummy food and great atmosphere 10/10 overall experience! We had such an amazing time. We ordered the Octopus with Wasabi for our starter. Mains we..."
J93
"The food was excellent, especially the karage chicken! Service is impeccable and the staff is lovely!! Highly recommend tanuki Japanese restaurant to..."
Arthur Garbuz
"Work do this time, fun night upstairs in the big room. Great food and service as..."
Martin Hamill
"Truly delicious food and excellent service. My party of 8 arrived without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us provided we were willing..."
Yvonne Frindle
"Great food, very fresh and reasonable pricing for a nice night..."
Dean Campbell
"Food is quite nice but only a little servings, should have bigger pork belly. Steak is quite good..."
Joseph Martin Arreola
The Yakitori House
84/100 (650 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Beef
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"There is no words to describe how much I love this place! Everything from food to atmosphere is A+. I Ve been to this place before under previous..."
Sergey Nikolaevich Kiz
"Excellent food and great fast, friendly service. Try the grilled cow tongue, it's amazing. Highly recommend this..."
Gavin Robinson
"Great atmosphere - great people - great food. Japanese chefs cooking yakitori the correct way over charcoal, not gas! Tried salmon ochazuke for the..."
Jon Doherty
"Had a quick lunch here earlier in the week and it was absolutely delicious. Well priced, great portion sizes and the service was top-notch! Will..."
Koshi Philips
"Great food great people... Love this place... Real deal Japanese..."
Albert Hayman
"Amazing atmosphere. Food is scrumptious and there are so many options to choose from! Deffinately would recommend allowing lots of time to soak up..."
Jennifer Smythe
"Friendly staff and good service. Great place to have a catch up with friends over some..."
Holly Huang
"Great food and friendly staff, will definitely be back..."
Jason Simmonds
"Awesome service, food came out really quick and was amazing at a great price. Will deffinently be back. Recommend it to anybody who wants a perfect..."
Jarrod Smythe
"Great place great staff and food is..."
Barry Walker
"Takashi is a good chef and wooooooooo! Very yummy..."
Heng Ly
"Great food and friendly staff, loved it..."
Ranadi Mitchell
"Unobtrusive friendly service. Party of 5. Enjoyed everything we ate. Soo many..."
Debbie Keys
"It is so good yakitori and beer i love..."
Inho Jung
"Loved our experience. Service was super amazing and food was served quickly, hot and absolutely delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our night (ordered..."
SS
"We were greeted at the door by very friendly staff, and the excellent service continued throughout the entire night! The cosy restaurant wasn't too..."
Helen
"Amazing service and awesome Yakitori. Skewers and the food are well priced and I loved the atmosphere. Ordered quite a lot to try and loved every..."
Bella Qian
"Ending the work week with good food, good time and good company. My husband and I always loved Japanese food, so it was exciting to learn about The..."
Carla
"My bf and I celebrated my birthday here because I was craving for Aburi Salmon Sushi. I have tried almost every Aburi Salmon Sushi in Auckland and..."
Beyoungka - BEYO3535
"Dude I would come here every week! The best yakitori in town!The 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 were welly grilled! The meat were flavoursm..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Delicious drinks bbq and snacks! Best yakitori bar in Auckland!I love the skewers, the flavours and textures are amazing too! Don’t..."
Tony Ma
"Very very nice place. We are glad to have found this place. Drinks were great! We didn't have any food as we came after dinner, but we were quick to..."
Marcus Kwan
"You wouldn't think much of it as its next to dominoes but don't be shy step in and you will be surprised its a cozy Japanese bar/restaurant. Great..."
Hungus Girl
"I was thoroughly happy with the food and friendly service at The Yakitori House! Amazing all round experience, would love to go back again some time!..."
Paige Pomana
"First time eating at this restaurant and wouldn't be our last. Yummy yakitori as well as other items on the menu. Price are very reasonable and..."
Carmen
"It is an authentic Japanese Yakitori place that is spacious, and relatively quiet. One of the best place to catch up and hang out with friends. It is..."
Bryan Chen
"Decent place to come for a few drinks and dinner. pretty good Japanese food and service is prompt. nice little cosy place tucked away a little..."
Samuel
"This place can be hard to find so let me make it simple for you. Go down the staircase, and through the door on right hand side of Domino's on..."
Flames And Skewers
"Great food, nice sake . Had a lot of fun. Staff are quite obliging. Good place to relax after work. I like the scallops the best. And also the..."
LuNa The TuNa
"We got totally fried at The Yakitori House on bottomless karaage.This is the first and only time walking through a door marked Dominoes and..."
Totally Fried NZ
"It’s next to dominos pizza, and you need to go down stair to enter into this restaurant. Food are good, staff are friendly, and the environment is..."
Wendy Wang
"We went here for the $60 all you can eat. Lots to choose from and all nice dishes but nothing spectacular. Was worth the money for all you can eat..."
Jasveen Kaur
"My first zomato gold visit 1+1 food experience to these nice hidden gem in the city.. i like the atmosphere of the restaurant, and yes they served..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"Love their Katsu Curry meal and Karaage. But the best part is that They usually have unli karaage promotions. So keep your eyes posted for..."
Julirose Supremo
"Amazing flavours, generous portions, great service and an incredible restaurant fit-out and feel. Can’t recommend highly enough, and all at a great..."
Guy Richardson
"Have been here multiple times and have enjoyed every visit! Nice atmosphere even though the shop isn't huge - reminds me of a lot of tapas..."
Tina Crooks
"Nice place to have dinner. Few of them were little bit salty but overall food was good :) Tried warm sake and highball and it was really..."
Sonia Son
"Habe always walked past this Yakitori house, and decided to try it out. Ordered the Scotch filet steak, Pork belly, Grilled Rice balls and the..."
Kirsten
"Came here tonight with a group of 12. The staff were amazing and so friendly. The food was perfect, such a great night, everyone was happy. We even..."
Maddy
"Came here with 10 other people and everything was spot on from reservation, to service and most importantly the food! Such a nice vibe and located..."
Ho Nom
"Wow what a difference under new management! Staff are actually friendly and smile! Lobster salad was my personal fave, and soft shell baby..."
Chomnomnom
"My friend and I went to here on a Sunday night, therefore it was not crowded. We both love the food and the ambience here; especially, the funny..."
Nataliepham0908
"Were craving for some yakitori and stumbled upon this place on saturday night. Ordered some warm sake, karaage chicken and their yakitori sets with..."
Blackpearl
"Excellent service, super friendly staff. Addicted to grilled beef tongue and lobster salad!!! Great place to hang out with friends for drinks and..."
9gna
"Just got back from having a fantastic meal here.Everything was delicious and well priced.Probably the best service I've experienced at a..."
Michael Riordan
"I put it simply :5 stars! As far as grilled meat a-la Japanese -style concerned this is the tastiest Japanese sake bar/restaurant in Akld.I ordered..."
Serge Foodini
"Told by a friend that this place is under new management. Gave it a try, food was amazing! Staff are friendly and helpful in choosing what we should..."
Tony Chen
"Best Japanese restaurant in the city, good wines and tap beers. Chicken skin and beef tongue are very nice. It is a good place to hang out with..."
Allen Tang
"Nice setting with mood lighting. Friendly staff.Highly recommend the chicken knuckles. Interesting soft shell baby crabs, haven't had..."
Darren Big Belly
"Pop into this newly opened restaurant last night. This place reminds me of Japan. Staff so friendly great to chat with and food soooooo delicious!..."
Bella Lin
"Just been there, they have nice food, service's perfect and atmosphere's great, was surprised about this rating i mean 3.6 out of 5 come on! but the..."
Ashton J Lee
"This place is really great, and I have had an awesome experience and will probably be coming back soon. The atmosphere is cozy and pretty, and the..."
Avigail Larom
"Yesterday my good friend Namiki and I dined at Yakitori House, and it was a culinary delight! Firstly, the variety of options on the menu is..."
Mauricio Kimura
"Absolutely love this place! The ramen, sake, gyozas and beef skewers with blue cheese dressing was out of this world. We ordered all this for $60..."
Misha Grover
"Very cool vibes. The food and black sesame ice cream were delicious. Salmon sashimi was..."
Lauren Kee
"A great yakitori restaurant. Food is good and atmosphere is great. Maybe they need another service person as the poor waitress was flat out. One..."
Duncan Andrews
"We were in Auckland for a few days and we stumbled into this place on a Friday afternoon and we absolutely love it. The service drinks and food were..."
Traveling with Apple
"I'd consider this one of my favorite restaurants in Auckland so far. Everything is so well executed there is nothing off the menu so far that I..."
Angelo Richard
"A familiar cuisine just make our day after the flight delay & cold rainy..."
SAB LIS
"The Yakitori House serves excellent food and have a wide range of good drink selections. Our all-time favorite would be the Sirloin Steak with Miso..."
Carla Leyson
"Great little restraunt in Auckland Cbd, great for sharing different food and keeping cost down. HIGHLY..."
Phillip Ryan
"Just visited again for the first time in years and Khan (the manager) actually remembered me for how much I loved their salmon skewers! That really..."
Brendon Wyatt
"Nice foods and environments. Good place for snack and beer. Dango dog was the best..."
Seowoo Shin
"Fun cozy place! Even though it was really busy the staff still managed to get out my order in a decent enough time. The food was quite tasty and a..."
Lynetteリネット
"Great place for yakitori and happy hour house lager beers (until 7 PM daily). Good vibes/decor to make you feel as though you’re in Japan. Enjoyed..."
Ma Jorant
"Nice place for Japanese food with Japanese style decorations restaurants, good beverage. I recommend sake jelly peach, it was so nice for girls...."
Phunipa Bhurishawarangkul
"First time to visit this restaurant. Food and drinks were served very quickly. The deep fried chicken skin, the karrage chicken and mini soft shell..."
Alvis Wong
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78/100 (402 ratings)
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"The food was great! I had the fish katsu, chicken gizzards, beef tongue and chicken thigh sticks. My partner got the teriyaki chicken udon and the..."
Ellynn
"Excellent Yakitori!!!, the place was a tad too packed and food was somewhat delayed, but we were in no rush so we weren’t too bothered by..."
John Ngui
"Used to come here as a family all the time. Nice and authentic yakitori. Best you can get in the East Auckland area. Definitely worth a..."
James Fisher
"Had the 5 piece mixed skewer plate, the prawns and the sausage were very tasty. The chicken and beef were okay. For mains we had eel don and a..."
Rashane Tee
"Great ambience, very high prices, as is with most yakitori places. Wait time for food can be a bit long though. DO NOT recommend the tuna tataki- no..."
Cee
"Amazing service amazing food ! Bumped into a couple who have been coming for 20 years enough said ! And when the chef comes out and asks if..."
Emma Somerfield
"Felt like a light evening nibble, but not a full meal. Discovered this little hidden gem of a place in Somerville. The entrance was inviting & the..."
Lvgdfd
"Best Japanese restaurant ever! This has been a family favourite of ours for years. Kens is very small, so if you show up without a booking on a..."
Lisa Marie
"Great atmosphere, tasty food. Service was good, food wasn't fast but was well worth the wait. Good selection on the menu and the portions were of a..."
Jen Hilford
"One of my favourite Japanese places! Little put pricey but you get such a lovely meal it's all worth it. Great to go with a group so you can order..."
Annie Wilson
"I haven't been to this branch of ken for years! I remembered I really enjoyed this place... We came here for dinner, we ordered the chicken karage,..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"This has long been a Japanese favourite for years! Forgotten how good this place this, decided to have lunch here today and I was not..."
Kelly
"We have been here a couple of times over the past 5 years. The food is average but the kaarage chicken is nice and crunchy. The dishes are on the..."
Jasmine Tay-Paepae
"Delicious food (we got the yakitori skewers) and good Japanese sake! Lovely, kind and efficient service and a very cool atmosphere. Been here a few..."
Joni
"Great food,great ppl, great place to be.We went there tonight, seated by the bar. Ordered four dishes was all perfectly cook . Nice..."
Lisa Wu
"I've been to this place several times throughout the years and my go to dishes are the karage chicken, agedashi tofu and beef tataki. I have dined in..."
Chumq
"Looking for places to eat around 8.30pm and most places were closed. One of the few places that were still open.The food was ok. Would..."
Benedict Uy
"I have no doubt that you'll enjoy Ken Yakitori bar. It's a small cosy bar that serves decent portions of donburi, noodles and a range of Yakitori..."
SS
"Definitely my regular go-to place for lunch. Prices have gone up over the years but are still relatively cheap for their portions. $10 for a bowl of..."
Marcella
"The food here is absolutely delicious and it is incredibly cheap. $12 for a dinner meal is a bargain price. The decor is cool too. However it did..."
Josh Law
"A light lunch was the thought of the day. We could have popped in for a curry or had a sushi roll from one of the competitors but we had no idea that..."
Folcarelli Stephen
"I have no idea about what they put in the food or what the use to make it but the food is just plain delicious. I have come here so many times I..."
Richard Tran
"awseome restaurant, my family's favorited place to eat. you can chose upmarket more pricy foods o cheer meals depending on preference but all is..."
Henry Lockhart
"Amazing place! My fiance and I try not to go three times a week! The people are so friendly and lovely and we just love the food, deffinitley worth..."
Rebecca Kate Sutherland-Newnham
"We love this Restaurant we have been a number of times and with the kids to aged 10 & 15 and they love it just as much as we do. Totally..."
Nicky Delaveau
"This has been our favourite cheap to medium priced place to eat by a long margin since moving to Auckland 12 years ago, and we have never had a bad..."
John Lockhart
"Great place with a casual lively feel about it. It's easy to get excited by all the options and and order too much food though. There can be..."
Tania Smith
"My favourite restaurant - a real crowd pleaser. So many different things on the menu that caters for all ages/ people. The food is consistent (so..."
Tara Ormond
"Very nice place. Hosts are very friendly.Not the cheapest place, that's true, but it worth this.By the way, you may have a lunch very..."
Dmitry
"great place for a yummy casual..."
Sarah
"Love this place!! awesome place for a few drinks and kebabs after work. not the cheapest of places if you want a full on meal..."
Jenna Irwin
"I used to frequent this restaurant with my family for more than 10 years when I lived in the area. I recently came back to the area with my fiancee..."
Willow Slater
"AMAZING! Food was outstanding and staff were great! Highly recommend..."
Phil Lippy McAwesome
"Have been regulars at Ken Yakitori for over 13 years! Excellent food every single time! Lovely atmosphere and the owner has always been so kind! We..."
Ivelina Velkova
"Nice yakitori bar but generalyl come here for dons and have some yakitori sticks on the side. The dons aren't the biggest but they are quite nice. A..."
Benedict Uy
"Hands down my absolute favourite restaurant, we live in Orewa and travel down just for their food. Their yakitori combo is incredible, highly..."
Tania Ehrensperger
"I have been going there for over 20 years... still amazing! Love the food and the..."
Fadia Mudafar
"Our favourite Japanese restaurant in town! Hot and fresh foods, wash down with sake or a cold beer. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Parking..."
Staysey Liuu
"You can find homemade Japanese food here, good..."
Albert Ip
"This was our first time there but we will definitely be back. The food was flavourful and delicious. Loved the decor too especially the "crate"..."
Anne Tout
"The food here is delicious, especially the Japanese curry (even though it's kinda spicy for me, but I have a pathetically low spice tolerance). The..."
Chelsey
"Enjoyed our evening at Ken Yakitori. Service was excellent. Very busy on a Friday night, we sat at the bar which we liked, but make sure you book if..."
Katherine
"The food quality is really good..."
Rohan Rao
"A place I used to visit often when I was a student. A place to visit once in old memories. The price has risen a lot, and the analog bill makes..."
Brian
"Good for sharing plates. Good variety, licensed, and service relatively quick. Price reasonable, not too expensive, probably a place to go if you..."
Kris Per