The best Donburi (Rice Bowl) in Auckland Central

"The place is quite hidden in the middle of Auckland CBD but if you found it would be worth the effort. Nice food here. I love their prawn tempura..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"A coworker turned me on to Renkon and I will always be eternally grateful. Always fresh, perfectly cooked, delicious and fast! Best lunch in the..."

Angie

"This place is great! Apart from the limited seating inside and outside, the food is great and the staff are really friendly. I ordered the miso katsu..."

Chary1235

"Renkon is one of my go to lunch places. It’s a little Japanese place with polite & friendly staffs. They mainly sell donburis (rice bowl dishes)...."

KN89

"Very good service and the staff we friendly the food was good quality for its price and quick which is good for when I’m at uni. I recommend this..."

Patrick Oei

"Dinner at Renkon is always satisfying, large portions and low prices. The Karage Salmon (9.5/10, $12.50) was beautifully cooked, soft and tender on..."

Food2belly

"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Japanese Donburi Restaurant in AucklandGreat food,..."

곰정안

"Loved the donburi from here. It’s cheap, fast and filling! They’re also generous with their toppings and I really liked the cooked veges..."

SpoonMe

"I had the teriyaki salmon donburi, really good for $12.50, the portion of salmon is huge. Plenty of sauce too, I often find when ordering donburi at..."

Shannon

"Like how there are tables outside where we can sit and eat. Tried their Sauce Pork Katsu-don. The pork katsu was really crispy and tender. Would love..."

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"My boyfriend loves the teriyaki and karaage chicken.... Comes with a generous portion of meat and tasty gravy on the rice. Satisfies on all levels,..."

Bear Noms

"Price is normal($12.5), but you can get cheaper donburi in AKL city.Taste is good, salmon donburi is tasty.Plating is like a..."

Hongjun Wang

"Fantastic teriyaki tofu on rice. Well worth the wait when its bz here during lunch time.. must visit this place... japanes food on another level......"

Pratik Bhatt

"Haven't been here in over 5 years and the food were still as good. Got the teriyaki chicken which was good but never time, I really want to try the..."

G

"A great cheap japanese restaurant. very simple and easy! service is amazing!! was so happy with their service! Food is really good for the price..."

S2Psycho

"Reckon has been around for years for one simple reason: what they do, they do well. It's not the most exciting food, nor the tastiest but it is..."

Paul O

"I have been twice now and both times I have been impressed with the quality of food! I have tried the chicken miso katsu and the karaage chicken..."

Mun Clair

"A good Japanese place for pocket saving. I ordered teriyaki salmon rice which only cost me $12 or $12.5(sorry Can't remember the number). And u get..."

Carina Chang

"Easy and quick lunch. Lots of seating between inside the small store, outside the store, and also at the bar next door. The menu is pretty standard..."

Charmaine

"Finally they are serving salmon here :-) For ages it annoyed me I couldn't satisfy my pescatarian urges at this Renkon when the one in Parnell was..."

Frank

"Renkons karaage chicken is normally one of my favourites from Renkon! The branch in the CBD serves up a pretty tasty karaage chicken - unfortunately..."

Ffionachua

"tiny place，great for a sunny afternoon. Teriyaki chicken is soft n tasty. I would like to try salmon but they run out of it. Pity. The dish size is..."

Rachel Shen

"Had pork egg katsu here for lunch. Average value quality. For the price, Portion could do with a slightly bigger serving. The free flow japanese tea..."

AA

"Great food at an affordable price. We always buy the teriyaki tofu donburi on rice and the quality often varies, however, the lower bound of the..."

John He

"Great and simple Japanese food. And, of course, with amazing sauce.If you like Japanese food that goes beyond sushi, you should try this..."

Diogo Reck

"One word that is ubiquitous amongst reviewers of Renkon is 'consistent'.They serve consistently good Japanese food for a great price whilst..."

Medium_Rare

"At Renkon, you can get delicious Japanese cheap – most mains are priced around $12. And each dish is served with Japanese speed and politeness...."

Danny

"One of the most easy, consistent, cheap and delicious meals in CBD. I've been coming here a lot over the years and i've never been disappointed!..."

SS

"This little place is packed with flavours ❤️ I come here quite often, mainly for takeaway because the place is usually very crowded. That doesn't..."

Linh 💛

"Affordable work lunch place options continue. I've been to Renkon regularly since my first year in Auckland, and while it's not always on my mind,..."

Vivi S

"We came here for lunch on Friday and despite the slightly rainy weather, this place was still packed. We both got the chicken katsu sauce in a small...."

Fiona M

"Para los chicos de Nueva Zelanda, les comento que este lugar es bastante bueno.Comienzo contando de que es bastante difícil encontrar un lugar..."

Greace Revilloud

"My local lunch spot Renkon offer a small, but fantastic range of Japanese meals with your choice of rice or noodles.I play it safe and always go..."

Jam Taylor

"Renkon is always very busy due to it just being very good value for money. The staff are friendly and fast, and the menu is simple but the food is..."

Charlotte

"Great place! Katsu chicken is my favourite. Food comes fast, service is simple and quick. A good place to fill your stomach with tasty food at a..."

Natalia NatNat

"If you feel like a simple, tasty rice based meal then this is the place to go. This place does cater for noodle lovers too but Daikoku Ramen might be..."

Josh Law

"I eat here for lunch a LOT! Love the miso katsu chicken most. Only real downside is the wait but that is to be expected at somewhere so popular I..."

Aimee Young

"Love this place! Hidden away from the main street this place is pretty small, but there is outdoor seating and also the joint bar next door. The..."

HJ

"Great place ! Always cooked perfectly and cheap too! Great customer service, they are always friendly & have a smile on their face. The portions are..."

Foodie Feels

"Food is always delicious, doesn't take long to be served with your order and they are very accommodating to specific requests :)Sometimes a..."

Claudia Serra

"Came in for lunch and was greeted by very friendly staff and seated promptly even though the small restaurant was quite full. Food was really nice..."

Richard Xu

"My go to lunch place for a nice and fresh Katsu! The menu is extensive and everything is promptly prepared to order. The staff are friendly and green..."

Neeraj Kumar

"Renkon is always a great place for cheap'n'cheerfull Japanese - food is well priced - good quantities and friendly staff. The one in town has a lot..."

James Broadhurst

"Renkon serves delicious, cheap and fast Japanese food, right in the heart of the city. It is a neat little place situated down Durham Lane, between..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I come here at least once a week and yeah, it's that good. This place is full even on weekdays at like 4pm which is pretty indicative of its..."

Lena Kodaira

"Love this little place, I've also been to the one in Parnell and the one on Pitt St off K Rd, they are quite similar but this is the one I've been to..."

Lt

"My favourite Japanese fast food in Auckland. The food is always fresh, the right size portions and quick. Sauce katsu is my personal favourite but..."

Sara V

"Good service, tasty authentic food and with good atmosphere. Good value for money. Definitely recommend chicken miso katsu..."

Aidan M

"Very friendly. Good value. Nice outdoor seating if it's good weather. Free tea :)And the food is..."

The Guppy

"Renkon at Durham St East is my favourite place to eat. It is the only Renkon i have found that does the miso udon chicken dish which is amazing. ..."

Michael

"This is probably my favorite place to eat in the CBD. Sometimes it's hard to get in, but it's worth the wait. The food is always great, no matter..."

Earl Vasquez

"I agree with all the previous reviews. I love the food at Renkon. The meats are cooked to perfect juicy tenderness. They also have a vegetarian menu..."

Jordan Lee

"This is only the second time I have Japanese food (I know!!) and after the lunch I just had there I will definitely go back!The Katsu Chicken Curry..."

Marie Viot

"I love this place.Awesome Teriyaki and Katsu dishes.They put the sauce right to the bottom of the bowl.Great prices for $11 a..."

Sarah

"I love this place! it is the best food ever! I think I might even go as far as to say it is my favourite eat out..."

Simone

"I eat here regularly (like, once a fortnight for a couple of years) and it is fantastic! Fresh, authentic, food combined with friendly service makes..."

Olivia Wilson

"Great for a quick authentic Japanese meal! Good choice on the menu. I would recommend as I have been back loads of..."

Daniel

"They got us a table right away and the service was great! The menu is simple, but what you get is definitely worth it. The quality of their udon and..."

Cherrie

"This is a chic place set in the middle of Auckland CBD for a bite to eat, a few drinks, and a feel-good catchup.As with most Japanese..."

Kartik Rao

"Amazingly delicious (and fresh!) Japanese cuisine at an affordable price. Like wow.There's complimentary water or tea, and a variety of..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"There are a lot of Donburi restaurants in the CBD but my pick of the bunch would have to be Renkon. Cheap, consistently delicious and fast Renkon is..."

Madicattt

"Renkon is an easy go-to spot for a quick Japanese fix that doesn't hurt the wallet - something hard to find in Auckland. Service is always quick and..."

Two Honest Truths

"Cute little Japanese restaurant tucked away down a alley off queen street. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is always yum. You can also..."

Dog Eats World

"At Renkon, you can get delicious Japanese food for under $15. And each dish is served with Japanese speed and politeness. Be careful, as there is..."

Danny

"I loved this restaurant location, it’s at a little street going uphill in the CBD. I ordered the Udon noodles with chicken Karaage. You can order..."

Caroline Toledo

"A small Japanese flavour eating venue, few seats inside plus outdoor arrangements. Very warm hospitality, cheering vocal in Japanese bringing you to..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"This is my second here and I still love it lots! 💕 very flavourful and value for money. Located in the city center and quite easy to find it. Many..."

He Xu

"Love the food options here. You can either have eat in or take out and the food is amazing either way. The town option is only accessible by walking..."

Jackson Ramland

"Before leaving NZ I had been a regular since university days and throughout my working life in the CBD. Unbelievably their prices only went up like..."

mj mj

"Prices fine, food alright. I like the complimentary tea and..."

Sylvia M

"Great place for some casual eats in the CBD, my favourite being the chilli beef on..."

Tracy X

"Absolutely delicious katsu curry, and the chicken is so good. You can ask them to bring your food next door to My Bar too. Great..."

Chris Glover

"Tiny little takeaway in the alleyway of high street perfect for rainy day udon 🍜 noodles!! Would have given a 5 star ⭐️ if the staff gave me..."

Hasan Khan

"Pretty good quick meal. Atmosphere is nice and the prices are pretty..."

Michael Davidson

"good quality, simple donburi. Delicious but nothing fancy. Friendly staff, prepared quickly, free green..."

Maarten Heinsius

"Yummy lunch spot, price is what it is as everything's going up. Need to go easy on the seasoning - had the Teriyaki Salmon Don today, and the rice..."

John Z

"Good, honest Japanese curry and katsu shop. Very good serving sizes and the karaage was excellent. Not such a fan of finely sliced celery on top of..."

Regan Doyle

"Finally find an authentic Japanese restaurant. Reasonable price ($12.5) good food...."

Khun Watt.

"Nice quick service. Inexpensive and good value. The donburi are all pretty good but the Misokatsu is great. Offers variations to cover most diets..."

Brodie Davis

"Very tasteful Japanese food. The takeaway packaging is even Japanese box style! For $11.50 you can get a decent serving which will fill you for a..."

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Josh Law

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HJ

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Claudia Serra

Richard Xu

Neeraj Kumar

James Broadhurst

Georgie @ Georgieats

Lena Kodaira

Lt

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Aidan M

The Guppy

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Simone

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