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Ramen Takara Ponsonby
84/100 (2024 ratings)
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"SUPER FRIENDLY! They go out of their way to accommodate any dietary needs, the ramen are very yummy, they have a baby chair, nice ambiance and..."
Gloria Za
"It was our first time to eat at this place and we were just over the moon with the food and the superb service to our group by Jake. Highly..."
Mylene Miranda
"I had the Tonkotsu Ramen with Wontons and extra garlic chips last night and it did not disappoint. I shall bring more friends! Thank you,..."
Jp Beloria
"I have been going there for 9 years great service and even better food always busy . Love the ramen great tantan men . Lived in japan for 15 years..."
Greg Wootton
"Loved the place, crew, and the food! Authentic Japanese..."
Taryn June Saavedra-Galicia
"Best ramen I've tried in Auckland! Lots of vegetarian options, so I must come back to taste them..."
Claudia Ines Gonzales Pino
"Best Ramen in my life! Loved the atmosphere of the shop..."
Tomo Anderson
"Friendly staff and best ramen in town! Keep it up..."
June Dimapilis Liong
"Really bloody delicious! Great vibe. Lovely people. Had the miso ramen. Amazing...."
Sarah Frizzell
"It Is By Far the nicest food in Auckland and it's Japanese owned which makes it quiet unique.. The pork noodle soup and gyoza is a great combination..."
Chris O'Donoghue
"My favourite restaurant in..."
Rick Parry
"Good service - fast and friendly staff. Good location, in the heart of Ponsonby. I love ramen, but I cant say its the best I tasted. I might come..."
Charmed Foodie
"Absolutely delicious! I had the jade ramen, and it was perfect! Spicy and flavourful. Staff were lovely, and gave a good recommendation when I..."
Lulu Smith
"Cheap and fast service for really good ramen! I always order the OG's at each ramen place to compare - today we got the shoyu (only $11), tonkotsu,..."
Doris Ma
"Another ramen eatery, located in Ponsonby.The Tuna Avo was quite refreshing, with a wasabi soy dressing. The tuna reasonably fresh...."
Lucy
"Delicious ramen and donburi! They also have a cute little courtyard out the back. Food is consistent and always tastes..."
Stacey
"Been here so many times. Quinoa salad is the best dish we never missed. We tries chicken on rice is also really nice..."
Jariya
"My friend and I both we had Tonkotsu Ramen, which was pretty good, not too salty and the pork tasted so yummy. Service was friendly and quick. Will..."
LilianMonaghan
"There are not many restaurants where your next experience is always better than the previous, and ramen Takara keeps getting better and better. The..."
Sofia
"Everything was really good apart from my wonton ramen broth being a little bit too..."
Gabby
"The broth is really tasty and the noodles are super slippery. Wait staff and chef didnā€™t mind changing the order to exclude bamboo shoots. ..."
Michael Tohu
"Best ramen place, hands down. Extra helping of noodles on top makes an unbeatable, satisfying combo. Staff are always polite and friendly, hats off..."
Jay Morales
"It was our first time to try the ramen in this place. We ordered tonkotsu and it was delicious; not salty at all. Their kaarage chicken was good. It..."
Tez
"Delicious ramen!! I keep coming back for more. Very authentic and the size portions are great. Full of flavour and you are left very full! Great..."
Chrissy Misa
"Fantastic ramen. I had tonkustu and my friend had Kaisen Ramen. Both so tasty! Fresh food and lovely environment. Always a pleasure to come here for..."
Florenz F
"A lovely ramen shop in ponsonby, they have outdoor and courtyard spaces which is really cozy. Their tantan ramen consistently good and karage chicken..."
MCP
"Their karaage chicken is a must ! Very good authentic ramen, love the tonkatsu but will be good to have more than 1 slice of pork ....a bit sad! ..."
Re Che
"Spicy black tan tan ramen was delicious, especially on a cold winter night. Got to taste the Tom yum ramen which I didn't enjoy - tasted just like..."
J Eats
"Service was friendly and prompt with the food being absolutely great. The chashu ramen was filling and consists of more than 2 pieces of meat ad a..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"Always great friendly service. And the ramen is amazing. Love the tonkotsu ramen which is rich without being fatty. And then there is the special..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Craving for ramen in the last couple weeks and decided to give a try for Ramen Takara which is i can say this one of the best in Auckland.. ordered..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"beautiful atmosphere in the courtyard! wish i had discovered this place sooner. i had the vegetarian ramen which was sadly quite bland, but the..."
Machu
"BEST RAMEN PLACE IN AUCKLAND!As a complete newbie into the wonderful world of ramen, I first entered Ramen Takara with a lot of apprehension,..."
Sushmitha D
"Always have the nicest meals here and the delightful staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant. I highly recommend the Ban ban chicken and the..."
John
"One of our go to ramen places in Auckland. Clean, tasty and priced at around $16. Prefer the Browns Bay branch one though for some reason, maybe cos..."
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"Not usually a massive fan of ramen but the tan tan noodles here were delicious and for the first time ever I finished the whole bowl of noodles!! The..."
Lizzie
"Very pleasant experience, staff were very friendly and polite. Raman was full of flavour and karaage chicken was nice and crispy but still juicy..."
Laisa N Julessa
"Had dinner here not too long ago.Ā  I like the place.Ā  It was pretty spacious, comfortable and pleasant.Ā  The service was good and friendly.Ā ..."
Tony Wan
"A little discreet Japanese Ramen place here in Ponsonby, had the Japanese style won hon ramen here, their version ofĀ  the won hon here is more flat..."
Diner8Here
"Cute and cosy with a tasty and fresh menu. Great atmosphere and good service. Prices are great and the Ramen is authentic and divine. Highly..."
MAD
"Omg this place is a gem! šŸœ šŸŒ¶ I love the Tom Yum ramen, the Nagoya Chicken don and the Salmon Avocado salad and would happily have any one most..."
Alex Neilson
"Resonable price with nice staff.Especially I love the noodles condition.Want to be there at least once a week.Can't wait to be there..."
Shanny
"This is one of the best quality Japanese restaurants in Auckland and it is conveniently located along Ponsonby Road. We had a chance to visit it..."
XED šŸ˜
"This place is pretty yumbo. Been there twice now with friends and always had the best time. Im not even a big ramen noddle soup bowl lady but the..."
Mrs Little Flower
"First time: averageSecond time: pretty goodMaybe itā€™s the consistency or chefs were different?But I would still recommend this place..."
Darren Big Belly
"One of the best Ramen places in town. Well priced. And very good options. Nice place to sit. The stock used is very well made. Family friend. Staff..."
Alas
"My partner and I love this place! Have been to both the browns bay and ponsonby ones for dinner multiple and loved both every time we go! Itā€™s a..."
Tiffiny Begley
"Ordered the spring rolls and two bowls of ramen. The spring rolls were tasty and well made. The tonkotsu ramen was good, with good pork broth. The..."
Vanessa
"One of our favourites in Ponsonby. Reasonable price, great food, great service. There are also seatings in the garden backyard which is really nice...."
Khloe
"Came here 2 weeks ago and once again we have been impressed with the food and the service. They have a vegan option and lots of different choices on..."
Heiata
"special ramen with not bad pricing. Ordered: pork belly spring rolls, spicy jade ramen and wonton ramen. Spring rolls were very very average. The..."
Try_something_new
"One of the more decent Ramen restaurants. Has a nice atmosphere and the service staff were very attentive and welcoming :) price are also..."
Tan.ned
"I'm usually all for the bento boxes but decided to try ramen instead. Number one, because the place is called Ramen Takara and number 2, because the..."
I_like_pickles
"I love this place, such a gem. Such delicious ramen, and sooo cheap for what you get. Attentive service, the dumplings are delicious and you get so..."
Hazel.crook
"Just visited for the first time! I had such a great surprise! prices are decent, the place is really cozy and the service is great. I will definitely..."
Mariana JimƩnez
"Great service even on a busy day, went for lunch with a friend, again attentive and not intrusive pleasant meals and heated courtyard. A staple for..."
ChefAMG
"Great authentic ramen. Broth is a little on the salty side but it is still full of umami flavour. All in all an enjoyable experience. Will be back..."
Chefaldini
"I went here the other day with a few girlfriends and oh my god.... It was AMAZING!Ā We were seated out in the courtyard which was quite..."
Shay
"Small and cozy ramen restaurant in the middle of busy Ponsonby. We had the Tan tan ramen (spicy), Tonkotsu ramen and Karaage chicken. Ramen was done..."
Bella Luv Food
"Let me start by saying service was good. Arrived around 9:25pm when they close at 10pm. Waiter was friendly and kind enough to check with the kitchen..."
Jason Yeoh
"Since winter started and up to this day, I've got a constant ramen craving and have tried few joints and this place is my favourite by far. Not only..."
MS LKDG
"One of the best ramen place in town, rich flavour soup, reasonable price, very cosy definitely will go back for their ramen. Tonkatsu ramen..."
Julie
"Been here a few times. Love this place. Generous potions, fast and delicious food :) service is always awesome. The courtyard outside is super cute..."
Allie
"A very busy ramen cafe in Auckland.šŸœ So far, this is one of the best ramen in auckland that I had tried. šŸ“Excellent customer service too...."
Bunny Bantilan-Clapano
"Ramen is the best of soup noodle šŸ˜‹ Takara serves good Ramen šŸœI like about the decor, cleanness & friendly service.They also have..."
Chico
"Very good food. Have a variety. Nice vegetarian menu. Price is really good. Service is excellent.Would definitely visit again. Would recommend..."
Henry Patel
"Being a big fan of the browns bay outlet we tried the Ponsonby restaurant last week. The ramens were spot on and the service was good. The only thing..."
Pamela Mansell
"Upon entering it looks like a tiny restaurant joint, but actually there is a coridor that leads to another seating section. Who would have known lol..."
Hungus Girl
"Speaking of Japanese Ramen, Takara is the one that you should not be ignored.Hidden on buzzing Ponsonby road, this Takara is such a gem...."
Angel Deng Yun
"Ramen Takara is a family favourite for us and our 3 teen guests we frequently dine here with. We've also done takeout on several..."
The Food Reviewers.
"Absolutely my favourite place to go. Outstanding service every time. Tried the avo and tuna this time, and it was amazing! Can't wait to go..."
Meg Bella Blakely
"Walking through Ramen Takara Ponsonby is like jumping through the wardrobe to Narnia, except its Tokyo and it smells heavenly.The..."
Hello Rosie
"I've been here for lunch constantly for the last month lol, love all ramen but my favorite is number 11 on the menu, crispy noodles with stir fry..."
Vyctorya Vo
"I've been told by many Japanese they make the best raamen in Auckland. The noodles are amazing, the texture is fun and enjoyable. The soup..."
Tony Ma
"I have a Japanese tell me this is the best ramen available in AKL, and I have a Taiwanese tell me this is the best ramen with taste of Japan. I like..."
Sindy Xian
"Loved the resto. Provided a great ambience. We had the tonkotsu ramen and the pork belly ramen. They were great and if we lived here, we would..."
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"Saw my friend's post and her review about this place.It was even beyond my expectation!Tonkotsu ramen - I asked the wait staff to make it..."
Gabriella Devita Febiola
"Best ramen in town! Many people has told me to try this ramen and actually it's beyond my expectation. Food: I got myself tonkotsu ramen. The..."
Anastasia Kadir
"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. Everything I tried was very good, the gyoza, the super crispy fried lotus roots and the tonkotsu ramen..."
Diogo Reck
"Service was fantastic. The flavours in the wontons were incredible. Would love to come back. The decor was simple and cute. Portion sizes were huge,..."
Eve Lewis
"I'm a Ramen nut. I get especially excited about Tan Tan. Like Crazy for the stuff.Ā I went to Hawaii last year where there are Tan Tan..."
Garrick
"It was Sunday afternoon and me and my daughter felt like ramen so we thought we should try this place. We had tongkatsu ramen and wonton ramen and..."
Jenny Son
"Well this place is good, but so do lots of other Ramen places. Nothing too special about any of their dishes, certainly not stand out within the..."
Cupy Dee
"Originating from the slopes of Mt Fuji, Ramen Takara joins us in Ponsonby in the building where Clearwater Peak used to be. The restaurant opens up..."
Husk Creative
"Had such a great lunch wiz my boyfriend in a rainy day. We came here because of friend's recommended. But the dishes didn't let us down. We ordered..."
ā¤ļøIrene
"Dined here last night for a friends birthday (Friday night.) the place is very small and it's located by Mekong Baby (parking was super easy!) very..."
Nathalie
"After reading lots of good review about the place, it's time for me to try it myself :)Ā The service was really friendly and warm welcomed...."
Tanz
"I reckon this is one of the best japanese place in Ponsonby. The staff were really friendly and very accomodating. The ambience was really..."
Karl Evangelista
"We came here as we were recommended that this is the best ramen place in Auckland.The decor was lovely. Not what you would expect of a..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"I first dropped into Ramen Takara to satisfy my noodle cravings at the suggestion of a friend, and I have not hesitated to recommend Ramen Takara..."
Sophie Todd
"Went here for dinner here last night. We ordered the tsukemono, chasu ramen, wonton ramen, pork gyzoa and karaage chicken. The tsukemono was fresh,..."
Hannah Gear
"Loved your ramen. So flavoursome and filling! Thank you for being accomodating and having your friendly staff to serve us! And not rush us out the..."
Purita Mok
"I love ramen! The layout of this place is absolutely awesome!! The decor and the tables are just so modern, with such an awesome flow. I would come..."
Wanderlust
"Ramen ramen ramen this one was so tasty. The menu confused me but they kindly explained that items with the vegetarian sign mean that they can take..."
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"My partner was craving ramen so we decided to give Ramen Takara a go, on a quiet late Sunday afternoon. We asked to sit in the booth but the waitress..."
Food 24/7
"Awesome service and prompt with getting food on the table. I tried fried chicken and pork belly spring roll. Fried chicken was nice but pork belly..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Every time I try a ramen restaurant, I try my favorite tonkostu ramen first. The famous tonkotsu ramen uses a broth made from pork bones. I can't..."
Flora
"Conveniently located on Ponsonby Road, this place was buzzing for a weeknight. Although there is seating inside, I'd suggest heading out to the..."
HJ
"Great spot especially at the sunny backyard, used to be a another cafe in the past and changed ownership several times so good to see a nice change..."
Richie Chewy
"I normally prefer fried noodle to soup noodle but this one...the chicken ramen that I have is just delicious. The portion is just right and the soup..."
Yusoff Kamal
"My partner and I have been to Ramen Takara a few times now. Ā The 2nd time we ate here the staff had remembered us from 3-4 weeks prior from our..."
Kieran
"Came here tonight with friends. The main thing with ramen is the soup. The miso ramen was above average. The soup is certainly not as salty as what..."
WongTable
"Solid ! Ramen noodles hit the spot, the pork Ramen to die for! Can't fault the simplistic nature if Japanese cooking, recommend this place to anyone..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"I d probably rate this place as the makers of the best ramen in town. We tasted ramen number 6 and 7 from the list, and loved both. The service is..."
Selin
"My husband and I were craving for ramen so we decided to try this new place in Ponsonby. The interior of the restaurant is definitely better than..."
Patriz De Leon
"This place is so cute and the service was so lovely. Unfortunately the food left us feeling unsatisfied. The bean sprout salad was remarkably small..."
Samantha Galvez
"Dined @ Ramen Takara last night and it definitely met our expectations. Between the two of us, we shared the tan tan ramen, steamed gyoza, pan fried..."
SS
"I went here on a fairly dismal rainy evening. Being that it was a Saturday the place was fairly busy, but even with the busyness if the place my..."
Vincent Warner
"Ramen takara started out in Browns bay on the north shore, and recently started their second branch in ponsonby. It's a little store out front but..."
Peifen Chua
"We visited this place for dinner on a weekend night. We had a very early dinner at about 5pm+ but seems reservation was very essential. We ordered..."
Cindy Ong
"My first experience at this RamenJapanese , I soon discovered its has more than ramen on offer.Firstly , the welcome ,service,atmosphere and..."
Michael
"This was our first visit to Ramen Takara, and to be honest I didn't even know it had replaced the old Landreth & Co cafe on Ponsonby Road (must get..."
Paul Ballard
"Absolutely stunning good and service. Ponsonby you are lucky the folks in Browns Bay are sharing this gem with you... Well done Yuki and the team..."
Mrpuna
"Food 4.5Value 3Service 3Atmosphere 4I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, its very authentic and probably the best ramen I've ever..."
Kelly
"Went here for Fathers day lunch. Was greetrd by host friednly inviting smile and shown to our table out the back down some internal stairs in what..."
Fred O
"I came here for lunch. And I could get a great service, fresh food and really good ramen! But the pork spring rolls were just okay. might gonna try..."
So won K
"The service was so great even tho I was a kid coming to eat alone they treat me so well the food was good but it take about 10 minutes itā€™s kinda..."
Pusita Lertratthakarn
"The vegetarian version of Tom Yum ramen is delicious compared to other places in Auckland. The only problem I had was just the Harumaki was too..."
Muhammad Taqiyuddin
"Ramen are really really good. I'm not a specialist but it's the best I've ever eaten. Ramen Tonkotsu are really good. The egg is well cooked and the..."
Adrien Gaucher
"Really right atmosphere, ramen was good but only let down by the low amounts of meat in the wonton. Affordable and tasty ramen even with double..."
jay C
"Had Ramen miso it actually really good, a bit pricy here, Ramen and 1 beer cost me 40 NZD, but overall it good, staffs very friendly..."
JACK SOOO (Jack Soo)
"I still remember the karaage and jade ramen being really good from two years ago. Should have gone back sooner because the karaage and tantan ramen..."
Ben
"Gods of good soup! šŸœ This is THE place for an incredible array of authentic, luscious ramen šŸ«  Fresh sumptuous seafood, sexy silky tofu,..."
Syd Eats
"Very yummy ramen and great portions šŸœ The restaurant has a very cool indoor..."
Cristina Luces
"We enjoyed a delicious dinner here, the portions are very big, super well served. We will definitely be coming back. It's just a little bit sad they..."
Floriane Peter
"Literally the best Ramen I'm the entire Auckland city. It is a well known icon. Just superb!! 5 stars..."
Just Cliff
"I have visited Ramen Takara a few times now, and it is consistently impressed me. The ambiance is inviting with a very cozy atmosphere that makes you..."
Ayu Burrows
"My favourite place on the planet, we come probably every two weeks and have never been disappointed. When people try and assert any other restaurant..."
Haylee
"Good and bad parts. Staff were great! Food hit and miss. Spring rolls were yum! The chicken was yum! But the gohan/sticky rice with the chicken was..."
GPS1677
"We had a Ramen soup for lunch. It was ok ,but I had more tastefull Ramen eat before. The service was very friendly and fast, the ambiente was nice..."
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Men Tatz Japanese Noodle Restauran
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"Staff was frendley when walked in, even though it was busy got foid in a timely mannor and was amazing. Will go..."
Brad Vidovich
"There are a lot of good places to eat in Auckland CBD and most of them are not the big establishments, in fact the small eateries are sometimes way..."
Ang Sarap
"The tonkotsu ramen here is decent, the pork is super tender and flavourful and the soup is rich. I liked the texture of the noodles which were..."
Emma
"Have been here many times. Yummy and reasonable priced place on Lorne St, always have a long queue during lunch time. Tried new menu Italian Katsu..."
Sylvia
"The classic uni day lunch meal. I ordered takeaway, got the chicken and egg oyakidon and teriyaki chicken ramen dry noodles. Food was ready in 10mins..."
Sophie Wang
"A place to comfort a starving stomach. Teriyaki chicken don and takoyaki were both tasty. The wasabi octopus was fresh but too spicy for me...."
Pig Cat
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckalnd to go to get Japanese ramen and donburi. My favourite dishes are Miso ramen and..."
慇慇
"Cheap eats that make you happy.Service: 10/10The waiters and waitresses were all so kind and helpful. Whenever we asked for anything..."
Grace Huang
"Love this restaurant. The food is yummy and big, for a good price. The restaurant is also very nice but a bit cramped. Waiting time is okay. When..."
Lena X
"Cheap, happy go lucky, simple Japanese. Always full and if you donā€™t go early, hard to find seats. Generous servings and reasonable price due to..."
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"I seriously love this place so much. Mentatz offers lots of great food, at a very affordable price. Around $10 for a decent sized bowl of ramen/..."
Klinsmann
"| Spicy dry ramen | -A cheap and fulling meal under $10. They are very accommodating to vegetarian, this dish they swapped the bbq pork for..."
Food2belly
"Mentatz is the go to for Ramen in Auckland. The Wafu Tonkatsu Ramen is my favorite. The opening hours are a little disappointing on the weekend. I..."
Floyd Moratti
"Great authentic japanese ramen and very affordable!The ramen's portion are huge and always had to take away half of it.I also recommend the..."
Tabby De Guzman
"Always a great ramen here and such a reasonable price too! Came here for lunch yesterday and had the teriyaki chicken dry ramen and it was so..."
Lizzie
"I'm a regular here and the service is always lovely and food comes quickly! The ramen is delicious and the soup base is very flavorful! Great place..."
Gemma Burke
"Spicy dry ramen + salmon sashimi with super big portion to fulfill my craving for Japanese food the whole week.. and i can say this is the best one,..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"Great service and good food for the price. I wish they would have more varieties on the dumplings. Good place to eat when you are on the go...."
Hungry Man
"Great place. The prices are very reasonable for students and the portion sizes are quite good. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Would totally..."
Joy Eats
"Came here by myself and was seated at the bar seat near the kitchen so I saw all the orders coming out and they made me so hungry. I had quite a long..."
The Poor Foodie
"If you want to taste authentic Japanese ramen then this is the place to be. Their prices are really really reasonable and their ramen and soup base..."
Donna
"Good ramen and an extremely affordable price point! Had cha shu ramen for $12 and got 5 relatively thick slices of tender cha shu.Shop..."
Clare Ang
"Been here now twice, and really like the ambiance. Small menu makes it easy to choose from and you m own it will be fresh quality too. Will..."
Mark Tiemann
"Been coming here for the last 2 years. The food here is always delicious, and the price is incredibly cheap and you always receive a large amount...."
Arlette Goldsbury
"Very good price. I guess I can't complaint for such good price, but the soup ofĀ  tonkotsu RamenĀ  is way toooooooo thick, is even became jelly..."
Leonie An
"Today's trip to Mentatz consisted of just the two asians today as our other half couldn't be there. We've always wanted to try it out as it is..."
Two And A Half Asians
"Amazing place ~ must come here ~ Delicious and affordable. I highly recommend this place. Staff provided great service and I spent less than I would..."
Cvthy Marion
"This place is great for a quick bite. Ramen comes out pretty quick. The price is great around $10-$12 per bowl of ramen. Taste is great however it is..."
Yum Cha
"Came here on a Saturday. Was pretty busy and it was obvious why. The prices are fairly cheap with a bowl of ramen at around 8 to 10 nz dollars. Ramen..."
Inez Chong
"I've been to mentatz a few times now. They get super busy around dinner so recommend coming earlier to avoid waiting or book a table. Service is fast..."
Aimee
"This place is ALWAYS ALWAYS busy during food hours, so go early or later. If you go in youā€™ll notice everyone eating ramen, and thatā€™s because..."
Gracia
"We have been at Mentatz for several occasions and I'm always looking forward for their cheap price but high quality food. Like most..."
XED šŸ˜
"Most authentic tonkotsu ramen I've tasted in Auckland so far! Has the same type of broth as you'd find in Japan. Just take out the garlic pieces..."
Momo
"Agetashi tofu should use soft / tender tofu NOT firm tofu. Even I pointed out this is a mistake, the staff only said this is their owner's choice,..."
Edwin Gu
"Out of the Japanese places I have tried in Auckland, I would say this is the best place yet!!Been here a few times with friends and family and..."
Cathy Fan
"Mentatz has efficient and great customer service. We were promptly seated and given menus immediately. Not only do you get a good portion for your..."
Aimee.
"Tried this place out once with my friend. I had the ramen and she had the tempura set. We were seated quickly but it was really crowded. The food was..."
Ellynn
"Big size and cheap! Really worth the price. Highly recommend the classic ramen with pork or chicken soup. Seafood one was quite salty. Always need to..."
ViviAn JC WU
"Last time we came here a while back it was a terrible experience and if i had been writing on this then i would definitely given it a one star..."
Bryan
"I visited Mentatz on a busy Friday night, the wait for a table wasn't too long but our food did take about 20 or so minutes to arrive. I ordered the..."
May Lee
"Ate here with a group and they couldn't get out of their way to get us a table so we had to separate. At the end when a group left we just moved..."
Marggie Pascua
"Not the best lighting but really yummy and authentic. Everyone spoke Japanese to each other and the potions of the Kakuni ramen was so big. I also..."
Heidi
"Been a regular for many year and must say they really know how to drag me back in every time. They provide best bang for buck meals (that is why this..."
Sangyeon Won
"Cheap food, good food. $3 shaved ice, $9 (huuuggeee) spicy prawn salad. Their miso ramen at around $10 and most of their Don at that price too...."
Dxlche
"Ive been here a few times, each time ordering the same thing. Teriyaki tofu don, its my favorite! And very well priced too. Went on a busy Saturday..."
Natasha Kohler
"Located goodly and priced goodly.Understandably convenient, especially for university students who rely on Studylink for income.Service was..."
Justin Bieber
"Good food at relatively cheap prices. The serving of their ramen is so large! I really enjoyed it until I can't eat anymore. Lol. Going to go back..."
Lorenzo Orenz
"We had :1. Tonkotsu ramenWhich is pork based broth. The taste is quite nice.2. Chicken ramen.My friend really like it..."
Kho Lidya Merina
"perfect ramen for rainy, cold days. reasonable price. staff are attentive. must come early as there is always a queue esp. weekends. highly..."
Kathleen Tambis
"Food - GreatAmbiance - CozyService - GoodPrice - GoodBest Japanese food I've tasted around the City. We had tempura and..."
Bz Wonder
"Tried their Spicy Shio Ramen. The shio soup was delicate(not too oily like donkotsu/ miso ramen) with hint of chili oil on it. It was..."
Jade0289
"Really cheap good eats with huge portions! Miso ramen was slightly spicy and creamy, loved the sweetness of corn on top. Special shoyu ramen was..."
AJ
"Japanese ramen, student budget friendly. Again, another store worth checking out. Great as a place to hang out with your mates after tiring lectures...."
AA
"Very busy Japanese restaurant in CBD.most of uni students prefer to go mentatz because the menu is affordable & the meals are..."
ANKIT
"Yummmmm........... honestly this place is really cheap considering it's generous portions and delicious food. The staff are also very..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"good flavor at reasonable price. The meat is chuncky and tasty. The dessert is yummy and fresh. Highly recommended Japanese restaurant. I think I..."
Peiqi Li
"This place offers good food for its price. The interior is great and theyre always playing nice jazz. The food always tastes and they prepare it..."
Kaylene Jessin
"One of my favorite spot in city~ this place provides the perfect spot for quick lunch and the food is beautifully presented. There isn't much places..."
Foodie~~
"Went for a Birthday dinner to Mentatz. We got seated at the bar while placing our order. It was a Thursday night & the place was packed. We got the..."
Magic Bleeds
"Great ramen place with yummy broth. I have also tried their oyako don and it's also good. This place is family friendly. Visited with my wife and our..."
Robert
"Love miso pork katsu! I think it is the best priced katsu in the CBD. Its good quality and portion with the price. You better be there out of lunch..."
Hs Kim
"I went there on Thursday and ordered Katsu Don. When a waitress served me my dish,my eyes widened because of the size!Besides,the taste was..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Lovely ramen in town with rich soap, decent toppings and good quality noddles. I particularly liked their dumplings- nice and juicy! The staff are..."
Christian
"We all know that their ramen is a real winner. For the sides, I really liked the takoyaki and agedashi tofu. Reasonably priced given the generous..."
Gee
"Really like this place, great tasting ramen for a cheap price of around $10. Place looks nice too! I normally get a ramen with takoyaki. My favorite..."
Eugene
"We had dinner here last week. The place is clean. The servers were courteous. I had katsudon and gyoza! The food was delicious and affordable...."
Joseph Brian P. Lee
"Well, the secret is in the broth, I believe, which made the Ramen dishes so yum! Ā My Japanese friends told me that it tastes the same as back home...."
Coffeeomg
"Dined in at Mentatz for dinner after trying to find a spot. I ordered the Egg and Tofu donburi, Katsu Donburi and the Tempura Donburi with a side of..."
Eggster Eats
"I am a big fan of broths and the flavour they add to any kind of food. In Mentatz I found one of the best pork stocks I've ever tried in..."
Diogo Reck
"Mentatz has been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants since I was a uni student. This joint is known for serving hearty, authentic food in generous..."
Raymond Tiong
"Been here a few times! I love how big the meals are I can never finish it. I had chicken ramen tonight it was delicious. It took 10mins before we..."
Lovely Maralit
"Very affordable and tasty ramen place. Casual atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Ramen we were served were tasty and was alot more filling than it..."
Daniel Kim
"I think it's one of the most well-known ramen places and I've been there many times now. The taste of ramen isn't as good as Tanpopo's and it's a..."
Foooood
"First time trying this place and could not be more impressed!Service was fast and friendly, the portion sizes were HUGE, and the price was..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"use to come here all the time during uni, it's the closest raamen place. The raamen is not as good as tanpopo. however on the plus side it has lots..."
Tony Ma
"Been here a few times now and they seem to be always busy. Service wasn't so great the first time I came here on a Friday night. But the next time I..."
Queena
"There's always a line leading from the entrance to the store - even before the store is actually open. Evidently, they're doing something right, and..."
Jamie Chiang
"Obsessed with this gem on Lorne Street. The food is so insanely cheap and such amazing quality. The portion sizes are perfect. There's a few really..."
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"ā–  Cheap eatsā–  Great foodā–  Great atmosphere ā–  Very busy This place is one of the best cheap eat joints Ive been..."
FoodieOodie95
"Mentatz is a hidden not so hidden gemā€¦ Hidden in the sense that if you don't know about it, you're likely to walk straight past the restaurant. No..."
SS
"Came in here with a friend at lunch hour and I was surprised there wasn't a queue this time. I heard about this place since it's one of the popular..."
Kirsten
"The ramens are very consistent sometimes,Often they're salty then sometimes they're okay.The donburis are so good though!!Definitely..."
Rubyn Park
"my all-time favourite ramen place! a place my family goes to when we want comfort food. very generous servings and the prices have remained the same..."
Blossoms Lapitan Cruz
"Price 5/5Food 3.5/5Quality 3.5/5Service 4/5Cheap eat in CBD Popular Japanese restaurant ..."
Renor Kay
"This place is amazing! Prices are so cheap and you get a lot for what you pay for. Staff were so helpful and friendly. I can definitely see why a lot..."
Janine Milena Soo Thow
"Great place, always busy and food is served fast. More for students and casual friend catch ups and not a date as it is quite noisy and cramped. Food..."
Elle
"nice quality japanese food! love their ramens and pretty good service as well. Always dine here when i'm running low on $$ as their food are..."
Anna Wang
"Delicious donburis for a very reasonable price. The place is nearly always packed so it's definitely a popular place to eat Japanese food on a..."
Heidi Chapman
"So good!! Will definitely return!I've always walked past this place and it was always so busy so when I visited it was no exception, but..."
Karen
"Really not sure why Mentatz has so many negative reviews - I come here a lot for lunch and regularly order the wafu tonkatsu ramen and am never..."
Cecilia Paredes
"One of my new favourite places to eat in the city, this place is cheap, has great ramen and has got a good vibe.I recommend the ramen over..."
MissEstherZ
"A really nice place to have a bowl of pork ramen for less than 10 bucks. Been there twice in past week only, The portion is really good for the value..."
Bayu Purnomo
"Convenient and cheap place to go for dinner when I finish work late . Staff are alway nice and smiling . We were both so hungry but did not want to..."
Food 24/7
"Great food, very cheap and great customer service. About $75 for 5 plus sides. The food arrived fast but we sat next to the door and however it was..."
Phillip Liu
"Wasabi Ramen is a must try, which was surprisingly nice and refreshing. Good portion and fresh ingredients. Good selections of ramen and as well as..."
Jojobaby
"Great place! I'm a huge ramen fan and I really enjoyed my meal here. Had the hot pot for two($25) , pork ramen ($10 so cheap) and grilled cheesy..."
Ezzz
"A very nice warm restaurant, with all kinds of ramen, donburi, noodles, and other dishes. Quite clean and busy. Polite staff. Reasonable prices...."
Lily
"The service here is very efficient, staff are very friendly and portions and prices are great! They're also very busy like all the time! I had the..."
Shelly
"This is a bias opinion since I've only been there once:- serving size is generous- cheap meal in town- close to uni is a..."
BrinkersMad
"Mentatz is always full, and for good reason. The wait staff are lovely, the decor is nice, abd the food is excellent. We hadn't been for ages..."
Kelsy Fletcher
"Not sure why Mentatz has quite a few bad reviews, everyone knows it's the to-go place for a really good, cheap meal in town! The first time I came..."
Heartshrooms
"Mentatz is another of my favourite ramen restaurants! I used to come here all the time when I was in the city, and even more since I started uni. I..."
Sheena
"One of the best cheap eats in town! A large bowl of donburi only costs between $9.5-11! They also have an extensive seafood and noodle menu. Our..."
Razelle Icaro
"A popular and affordable restaurant offering a wide range of Japanese meals.The manager could be friendlier and the dishes take a while to come..."
Ed
"True value for moneyGreat consistent good quality Awesome seafood and home made ramenI'm a big fan of their bamboo shoot salad and..."
Globalfoodlover
"We came here on a Thursday night after a movie. The restaurant is a strange shape, quite long and thin so the seating capacity isn't that good. We..."
Josh Law
"I've been coming here since my uni days (many moons ago now) and their menu prices have not budged once, except for maybe 1 or 2 items. Quality is as..."
Christina
"Best tokoyaki in town! So damn fresh. I always enjoy the ramen soup, the nooes are high quality and the broth has sooo much flavour. Give the garlic..."
HangryChow
"Absolutely love this place for a quick lunch! The food is of high standard and it always comes quickly. The staff are kind but sometimes they don't..."
Monique Porteous
"Nice restaurant, i was so surprise about the size. Cheap price with a big portion. Friendly staff. The taste is good, and main dish was too big for..."
Ngothanhphong
"First time in Mentatz today... heard great things about this place and it definitely didnt disappoint. Ramen was on point and the tofu thingy on the..."
Joycee
"Great food, pretty good (if not hilarious) service, and great end to a progressive dinner...full review here:..."
Jo
"Lorne St is full of eating places for us unqualified diners, however most of them look desolate, unimaginative and uninviting. This is one of the..."
Frank
"Salad ramen is my favourite dish in this restaurant its huge and big enough to share with two people. I would love to see their service improve tho...."
Brave Eat
"Mentatz is always very busy... Because they're so popular! Unfortunately you can't book, so sometimes you'll have to wait. Because of this, a large..."
Charlotte
"My sister introduced me to this place a few months ago. I probably wouldn't have tried this place if it wasn't for her. From what I know, this place..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"It is a MUST GO place for japanese food in auckland CBD. I like both of their rice and noodle dishes. People can also sit at the bar and watch chef..."
Zoe Huang
"Enjoyed the ramen here, nice flavour and a good amount in the bowl. Found it very filling. Good amount of space inside and friendly service. Feels..."
Ryan
"This is definitely a convenient and good value for money place for uni students and people who work in the vicinity. The dishes come in large..."
Tian Tian Zhang
"One of my all time favourite ramen places on Auckland! The best value for money in my opinion, with too many delicious flavours to pick from. So good..."
Helena Chen
"Oyako Don. Big bowl ! Reasonable price ! Although i have to queue about 15 minutes, i gonna do it again for the tasty meal !!! Lol there are many..."
Nk Zeng
"Mentatz is a friendly, cozy place to have a cheap and filling meal. The interior of the restaurant is inviting and the service is great. The ramen..."
Auckland Eats
"I'm giving this place a 4.5 because my partner and I dine here all the time, we love it! We come here at least every 1-2 months ordering the same..."
Andrea
"I have a soft spot for Mentatz, seems to be the popular view that it's over-rated. But I think it's consistent, well priced and very good portions...."
Victoria
"I always leave Mentatz feeling so full, and in a good way. Their rice bowls are amazing and the portions are huge. This place seems to be always..."
Jaya
"As a little boy, I always had a passion for exploring. While the Internet expanded my horizons for knowledge, culture and information, exploring on..."
John
"Nice restaurant, good service, good price for the food especially in CBD, the noodle size are big enough to feed a male adult. I love the cha shu men..."
PJ
"Staff are very friendly here and their vegetarian dumplings are amazing ! I love the flavour all though they are more like mini mashed potato balls..."
Roseabella
"Not quite sure how some have rated this establishment a mere 2.6, but clearly some people don't know a good bowl of ramen when they see it. I've been..."
Gentlepig
"Surprised to see this place is rated so low! I went here tonight and it was packed! I only saw a empty table once the whole time we were there. We..."
HJ
"Another restaurant that I can not agree to be an average 2.4. Ok.... Ill get this straight. If you're looking for an A+ grade japanese restaurant..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Even though I no longer frequent the CBD area I still find myself at Mentatz on a fortnightly basis. The menu is quite diverse with many options of..."
Khoa Le
"Went a couple of months ago with a friend for dinner. We both ordered the tonkotsu ramen, but found out they were out of the tonkotsu pork broth!..."
Cheapster
"I came into this restaurant in the hopes of being "cured." Yes, you heard that right. You see, one of the "arms" of my prescription glasses snapped..."
Charica Roche
"I read reviews with some ridiculously low rating so...Let me start with this,I have been going to this restaurant since 2006 and I..."
Royce
"I can't believe there are so many bad reveiws about this place. I've been here quite a few times now and have never had any problems.At the..."
Natalie
"Great place to have ramen here. Tongotsu ramen was the best since I have been Auckland. You guys well done. However, the service need to be improved..."
Akay
"I've been eating here since my uni days, and 3 yrs on I still LOVE it! The prices are very reasonable and are of generous portions, and the food is..."
Xtina
"This place is really popular for students because it fits students' limited budget and I used to go there all the time but less so now that I'm..."
Theresa Chan
"One of my first favourite ramen places in the city because it's affordable with excellent portions. It's always packed at night but if you stand or..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"mentatz is pretty awesome, it's cheap and the food ain't too bad either. it's authentic japanese food in the heart of auckland. I personally think..."
Dog Eats World
"Mentatz is a relatively cheap Japanese restaurant on Lorne Street in Auckland City. They have a large menu that is largely ramen, donburi and a..."
Trace
"Perfect Japanese diner. Inexpensive and generous serving size, recommended for everyone, especially students and family. Authentic koshi udon noodle..."
LT Trinh
"Went there already twice. Loved the food, it's really Japanese cooked by Japanese. And it's not expensive at all ! Takoyaki were really good. The..."
Sara H
"I only got the chicken katsu egg don but that was pretty fantastic. If I were from around here, I'd be back for that.... I came back and got the udon..."
Jonathan Ross
"Been here several times now, always eaten the udon with kashiwa chicken tar tar. Reasonable price for the porion and..."
Rook De Mel
"Tasty ramen and rice options. I was happy to find vegan miso ramen and the prices are reasonable. The other vege option is fried tofu don. The gyozas..."
Annie AvilƩs
"We enjoyed our udon - we got the small size btw (you can choose to get a small or large bowl) as reference to the photos, and it was still a good..."
Megan M.
"At first I was worries this could have been just another "NZ ramen", not the Japanese one that I love. Unexpectedly this one was as good as what a..."
Eric Chouå„§å…‹č˜­åƶ哄
"Definitely one of the best value for money, cheap eat spot in the cbd. Theyā€™re doing $1 per fried chicken which is tasty and great if you have a..."
Thi Mai Phuong Du
"New owner taking over Mentaz. The udon taste great, it will taste even better if the soup temperature a bit hot. You should try kashinawa chicken..."
Budi Lay
"The food is delicious, and the price is reasonable with a generous portion. The restaurant is always packed with people during peak hours, which..."
Nicholas Chin
"Amazing Donburis! For 15.90 I was provided with a regular sized bowl and a wooden tray to complement. Food took about 5 minutes to serve, and both..."
ProtectedSquid
"I must say I was sleeping on this Ramen Place, walking past it over the years. The Mentatz Ramen here was crazy tasty! The servings were large very..."
Odyssey L
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"Staff was frendley when walked in, even though it was busy got foid in a timely mannor and was amazing. Will go..."
Brad Vidovich
"There are a lot of good places to eat in Auckland CBD and most of them are not the big establishments, in fact the small eateries are sometimes way..."
Ang Sarap
"The tonkotsu ramen here is decent, the pork is super tender and flavourful and the soup is rich. I liked the texture of the noodles which were..."
Emma
"Have been here many times. Yummy and reasonable priced place on Lorne St, always have a long queue during lunch time. Tried new menu Italian Katsu..."
Sylvia
"The classic uni day lunch meal. I ordered takeaway, got the chicken and egg oyakidon and teriyaki chicken ramen dry noodles. Food was ready in 10mins..."
Sophie Wang
"A place to comfort a starving stomach. Teriyaki chicken don and takoyaki were both tasty. The wasabi octopus was fresh but too spicy for me...."
Pig Cat
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckalnd to go to get Japanese ramen and donburi. My favourite dishes are Miso ramen and..."
慇慇
"Cheap eats that make you happy.Service: 10/10The waiters and waitresses were all so kind and helpful. Whenever we asked for anything..."
Grace Huang
"Love this restaurant. The food is yummy and big, for a good price. The restaurant is also very nice but a bit cramped. Waiting time is okay. When..."
Lena X
"Cheap, happy go lucky, simple Japanese. Always full and if you donā€™t go early, hard to find seats. Generous servings and reasonable price due to..."
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"I seriously love this place so much. Mentatz offers lots of great food, at a very affordable price. Around $10 for a decent sized bowl of ramen/..."
Klinsmann
"| Spicy dry ramen | -A cheap and fulling meal under $10. They are very accommodating to vegetarian, this dish they swapped the bbq pork for..."
Food2belly
"Mentatz is the go to for Ramen in Auckland. The Wafu Tonkatsu Ramen is my favorite. The opening hours are a little disappointing on the weekend. I..."
Floyd Moratti
"Great authentic japanese ramen and very affordable!The ramen's portion are huge and always had to take away half of it.I also recommend the..."
Tabitha De Guzman
"Always a great ramen here and such a reasonable price too! Came here for lunch yesterday and had the teriyaki chicken dry ramen and it was so..."
Lizzie
"I'm a regular here and the service is always lovely and food comes quickly! The ramen is delicious and the soup base is very flavorful! Great place..."
Gemma Burke
"Spicy dry ramen + salmon sashimi with super big portion to fulfill my craving for Japanese food the whole week.. and i can say this is the best one,..."
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"Great service and good food for the price. I wish they would have more varieties on the dumplings. Good place to eat when you are on the go...."
Hungry Man
"Great place. The prices are very reasonable for students and the portion sizes are quite good. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Would totally..."
Joy Eats
"Came here by myself and was seated at the bar seat near the kitchen so I saw all the orders coming out and they made me so hungry. I had quite a long..."
The Poor Foodie
"If you want to taste authentic Japanese ramen then this is the place to be. Their prices are really really reasonable and their ramen and soup base..."
Donna
"Good ramen and an extremely affordable price point! Had cha shu ramen for $12 and got 5 relatively thick slices of tender cha shu.Shop..."
Clare Ang
"Been here now twice, and really like the ambiance. Small menu makes it easy to choose from and you m own it will be fresh quality too. Will..."
Mark Tiemann
"Been coming here for the last 2 years. The food here is always delicious, and the price is incredibly cheap and you always receive a large amount...."
Arlette Goldsbury
"Very good price. I guess I can't complaint for such good price, but the soup ofĀ  tonkotsu RamenĀ  is way toooooooo thick, is even became jelly..."
Leonie An
"Today's trip to Mentatz consisted of just the two asians today as our other half couldn't be there. We've always wanted to try it out as it is..."
Two And A Half Asians
"Amazing place ~ must come here ~ Delicious and affordable. I highly recommend this place. Staff provided great service and I spent less than I would..."
Cvthy Marion
"This place is great for a quick bite. Ramen comes out pretty quick. The price is great around $10-$12 per bowl of ramen. Taste is great however it is..."
Yum Cha
"Came here on a Saturday. Was pretty busy and it was obvious why. The prices are fairly cheap with a bowl of ramen at around 8 to 10 nz dollars. Ramen..."
Inez Chong
"I've been to mentatz a few times now. They get super busy around dinner so recommend coming earlier to avoid waiting or book a table. Service is fast..."
Aimee
"This place is ALWAYS ALWAYS busy during food hours, so go early or later. If you go in youā€™ll notice everyone eating ramen, and thatā€™s because..."
Gracia
"We have been at Mentatz for several occasions and I'm always looking forward for their cheap price but high quality food. Like most..."
XED šŸ˜
"Most authentic tonkotsu ramen I've tasted in Auckland so far! Has the same type of broth as you'd find in Japan. Just take out the garlic pieces..."
Momo
"Agetashi tofu should use soft / tender tofu NOT firm tofu. Even I pointed out this is a mistake, the staff only said this is their owner's choice,..."
Edwin Gu
"Out of the Japanese places I have tried in Auckland, I would say this is the best place yet!!Been here a few times with friends and family and..."
Cathy Fan
"Mentatz has efficient and great customer service. We were promptly seated and given menus immediately. Not only do you get a good portion for your..."
Aimee.
"Tried this place out once with my friend. I had the ramen and she had the tempura set. We were seated quickly but it was really crowded. The food was..."
Ellynn
"Big size and cheap! Really worth the price. Highly recommend the classic ramen with pork or chicken soup. Seafood one was quite salty. Always need to..."
ViviAn JC WU
"Last time we came here a while back it was a terrible experience and if i had been writing on this then i would definitely given it a one star..."
Bryan
"I visited Mentatz on a busy Friday night, the wait for a table wasn't too long but our food did take about 20 or so minutes to arrive. I ordered the..."
May Lee
"Ate here with a group and they couldn't get out of their way to get us a table so we had to separate. At the end when a group left we just moved..."
Marggie Pascua
"Not the best lighting but really yummy and authentic. Everyone spoke Japanese to each other and the potions of the Kakuni ramen was so big. I also..."
Heidi
"Been a regular for many year and must say they really know how to drag me back in every time. They provide best bang for buck meals (that is why this..."
Sangyeon Won
"Cheap food, good food. $3 shaved ice, $9 (huuuggeee) spicy prawn salad. Their miso ramen at around $10 and most of their Don at that price too...."
Dxlche
"Ive been here a few times, each time ordering the same thing. Teriyaki tofu don, its my favorite! And very well priced too. Went on a busy Saturday..."
Natasha Kohler
"Located goodly and priced goodly.Understandably convenient, especially for university students who rely on Studylink for income.Service was..."
Justin Bieber
"Good food at relatively cheap prices. The serving of their ramen is so large! I really enjoyed it until I can't eat anymore. Lol. Going to go back..."
Lorenzo Orenz
"We had :1. Tonkotsu ramenWhich is pork based broth. The taste is quite nice.2. Chicken ramen.My friend really like it..."
Kho Lidya Merina
"perfect ramen for rainy, cold days. reasonable price. staff are attentive. must come early as there is always a queue esp. weekends. highly..."
Kathleen Tambis
"Food - GreatAmbiance - CozyService - GoodPrice - GoodBest Japanese food I've tasted around the City. We had tempura and..."
Bz Wonder
"Tried their Spicy Shio Ramen. The shio soup was delicate(not too oily like donkotsu/ miso ramen) with hint of chili oil on it. It was..."
Jade0289
"Really cheap good eats with huge portions! Miso ramen was slightly spicy and creamy, loved the sweetness of corn on top. Special shoyu ramen was..."
AJ
"Japanese ramen, student budget friendly. Again, another store worth checking out. Great as a place to hang out with your mates after tiring lectures...."
AA
"Very busy Japanese restaurant in CBD.most of uni students prefer to go mentatz because the menu is affordable & the meals are..."
ANKIT
"Yummmmm........... honestly this place is really cheap considering it's generous portions and delicious food. The staff are also very..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"good flavor at reasonable price. The meat is chuncky and tasty. The dessert is yummy and fresh. Highly recommended Japanese restaurant. I think I..."
Peiqi Li
"This place offers good food for its price. The interior is great and theyre always playing nice jazz. The food always tastes and they prepare it..."
Kaylene Jessin
"One of my favorite spot in city~ this place provides the perfect spot for quick lunch and the food is beautifully presented. There isn't much places..."
Foodie~~
"Went for a Birthday dinner to Mentatz. We got seated at the bar while placing our order. It was a Thursday night & the place was packed. We got the..."
Magic Bleeds
"Great ramen place with yummy broth. I have also tried their oyako don and it's also good. This place is family friendly. Visited with my wife and our..."
Robert
"Love miso pork katsu! I think it is the best priced katsu in the CBD. Its good quality and portion with the price. You better be there out of lunch..."
Hs Kim
"I went there on Thursday and ordered Katsu Don. When a waitress served me my dish,my eyes widened because of the size!Besides,the taste was..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Lovely ramen in town with rich soap, decent toppings and good quality noddles. I particularly liked their dumplings- nice and juicy! The staff are..."
Christian
"We all know that their ramen is a real winner. For the sides, I really liked the takoyaki and agedashi tofu. Reasonably priced given the generous..."
Gee
"Really like this place, great tasting ramen for a cheap price of around $10. Place looks nice too! I normally get a ramen with takoyaki. My favorite..."
Eugene
"We had dinner here last week. The place is clean. The servers were courteous. I had katsudon and gyoza! The food was delicious and affordable...."
Joseph Brian P. Lee
"Well, the secret is in the broth, I believe, which made the Ramen dishes so yum! Ā My Japanese friends told me that it tastes the same as back home...."
Coffeeomg
"Dined in at Mentatz for dinner after trying to find a spot. I ordered the Egg and Tofu donburi, Katsu Donburi and the Tempura Donburi with a side of..."
Eggster Eats
"I am a big fan of broths and the flavour they add to any kind of food. In Mentatz I found one of the best pork stocks I've ever tried in..."
Diogo Reck
"Mentatz has been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants since I was a uni student. This joint is known for serving hearty, authentic food in generous..."
Raymond Tiong
"Been here a few times! I love how big the meals are I can never finish it. I had chicken ramen tonight it was delicious. It took 10mins before we..."
Lovely Maralit
"Very affordable and tasty ramen place. Casual atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Ramen we were served were tasty and was alot more filling than it..."
Daniel Kim
"I think it's one of the most well-known ramen places and I've been there many times now. The taste of ramen isn't as good as Tanpopo's and it's a..."
Foooood
"First time trying this place and could not be more impressed!Service was fast and friendly, the portion sizes were HUGE, and the price was..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"use to come here all the time during uni, it's the closest raamen place. The raamen is not as good as tanpopo. however on the plus side it has lots..."
Tony Ma
"Been here a few times now and they seem to be always busy. Service wasn't so great the first time I came here on a Friday night. But the next time I..."
Queena
"There's always a line leading from the entrance to the store - even before the store is actually open. Evidently, they're doing something right, and..."
Jamie Chiang
"Obsessed with this gem on Lorne Street. The food is so insanely cheap and such amazing quality. The portion sizes are perfect. There's a few really..."
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"ā–  Cheap eatsā–  Great foodā–  Great atmosphere ā–  Very busy This place is one of the best cheap eat joints Ive been..."
FoodieOodie95
"Mentatz is a hidden not so hidden gemā€¦ Hidden in the sense that if you don't know about it, you're likely to walk straight past the restaurant. No..."
SS
"Came in here with a friend at lunch hour and I was surprised there wasn't a queue this time. I heard about this place since it's one of the popular..."
Kirsten
"The ramens are very consistent sometimes,Often they're salty then sometimes they're okay.The donburis are so good though!!Definitely..."
Rubyn Park
"my all-time favourite ramen place! a place my family goes to when we want comfort food. very generous servings and the prices have remained the same..."
Blossoms Lapitan Cruz
"Price 5/5Food 3.5/5Quality 3.5/5Service 4/5Cheap eat in CBD Popular Japanese restaurant ..."
Renor Kay
"This place is amazing! Prices are so cheap and you get a lot for what you pay for. Staff were so helpful and friendly. I can definitely see why a lot..."
Janine Milena Soo Thow
"Great place, always busy and food is served fast. More for students and casual friend catch ups and not a date as it is quite noisy and cramped. Food..."
Elle
"nice quality japanese food! love their ramens and pretty good service as well. Always dine here when i'm running low on $$ as their food are..."
Anna Wang
"Delicious donburis for a very reasonable price. The place is nearly always packed so it's definitely a popular place to eat Japanese food on a..."
Heidi Chapman
"So good!! Will definitely return!I've always walked past this place and it was always so busy so when I visited it was no exception, but..."
Karen
"Really not sure why Mentatz has so many negative reviews - I come here a lot for lunch and regularly order the wafu tonkatsu ramen and am never..."
Cecilia Paredes
"One of my new favourite places to eat in the city, this place is cheap, has great ramen and has got a good vibe.I recommend the ramen over..."
MissEstherZ
"A really nice place to have a bowl of pork ramen for less than 10 bucks. Been there twice in past week only, The portion is really good for the value..."
Bayu Purnomo
"Convenient and cheap place to go for dinner when I finish work late . Staff are alway nice and smiling . We were both so hungry but did not want to..."
Food 24/7
"Great food, very cheap and great customer service. About $75 for 5 plus sides. The food arrived fast but we sat next to the door and however it was..."
Phillip Liu
"Wasabi Ramen is a must try, which was surprisingly nice and refreshing. Good portion and fresh ingredients. Good selections of ramen and as well as..."
Jojobaby
"Great place! I'm a huge ramen fan and I really enjoyed my meal here. Had the hot pot for two($25) , pork ramen ($10 so cheap) and grilled cheesy..."
Ezzz
"A very nice warm restaurant, with all kinds of ramen, donburi, noodles, and other dishes. Quite clean and busy. Polite staff. Reasonable prices...."
Lily
"The service here is very efficient, staff are very friendly and portions and prices are great! They're also very busy like all the time! I had the..."
Shelly
"This is a bias opinion since I've only been there once:- serving size is generous- cheap meal in town- close to uni is a..."
BrinkersMad
"Mentatz is always full, and for good reason. The wait staff are lovely, the decor is nice, abd the food is excellent. We hadn't been for ages..."
Kelsy Fletcher
"Not sure why Mentatz has quite a few bad reviews, everyone knows it's the to-go place for a really good, cheap meal in town! The first time I came..."
Heartshrooms
"Mentatz is another of my favourite ramen restaurants! I used to come here all the time when I was in the city, and even more since I started uni. I..."
Sheena
"One of the best cheap eats in town! A large bowl of donburi only costs between $9.5-11! They also have an extensive seafood and noodle menu. Our..."
Razelle Icaro
"A popular and affordable restaurant offering a wide range of Japanese meals.The manager could be friendlier and the dishes take a while to come..."
Ed
"True value for moneyGreat consistent good quality Awesome seafood and home made ramenI'm a big fan of their bamboo shoot salad and..."
Globalfoodlover
"We came here on a Thursday night after a movie. The restaurant is a strange shape, quite long and thin so the seating capacity isn't that good. We..."
Josh Law
"I've been coming here since my uni days (many moons ago now) and their menu prices have not budged once, except for maybe 1 or 2 items. Quality is as..."
Christina
"Best tokoyaki in town! So damn fresh. I always enjoy the ramen soup, the nooes are high quality and the broth has sooo much flavour. Give the garlic..."
HangryChow
"Absolutely love this place for a quick lunch! The food is of high standard and it always comes quickly. The staff are kind but sometimes they don't..."
Monique Porteous
"Nice restaurant, i was so surprise about the size. Cheap price with a big portion. Friendly staff. The taste is good, and main dish was too big for..."
Ngothanhphong
"First time in Mentatz today... heard great things about this place and it definitely didnt disappoint. Ramen was on point and the tofu thingy on the..."
Joycee
"Great food, pretty good (if not hilarious) service, and great end to a progressive dinner...full review here:..."
Jo
"Lorne St is full of eating places for us unqualified diners, however most of them look desolate, unimaginative and uninviting. This is one of the..."
Frank
"Salad ramen is my favourite dish in this restaurant its huge and big enough to share with two people. I would love to see their service improve tho...."
Brave Eat
"Mentatz is always very busy... Because they're so popular! Unfortunately you can't book, so sometimes you'll have to wait. Because of this, a large..."
Charlotte
"My sister introduced me to this place a few months ago. I probably wouldn't have tried this place if it wasn't for her. From what I know, this place..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"It is a MUST GO place for japanese food in auckland CBD. I like both of their rice and noodle dishes. People can also sit at the bar and watch chef..."
Zoe Huang
"Enjoyed the ramen here, nice flavour and a good amount in the bowl. Found it very filling. Good amount of space inside and friendly service. Feels..."
Ryan
"This is definitely a convenient and good value for money place for uni students and people who work in the vicinity. The dishes come in large..."
Tian Tian Zhang
"One of my all time favourite ramen places on Auckland! The best value for money in my opinion, with too many delicious flavours to pick from. So good..."
Helena Chen
"Oyako Don. Big bowl ! Reasonable price ! Although i have to queue about 15 minutes, i gonna do it again for the tasty meal !!! Lol there are many..."
Nk Zeng
"Mentatz is a friendly, cozy place to have a cheap and filling meal. The interior of the restaurant is inviting and the service is great. The ramen..."
Auckland Eats
"I'm giving this place a 4.5 because my partner and I dine here all the time, we love it! We come here at least every 1-2 months ordering the same..."
Andrea
"I have a soft spot for Mentatz, seems to be the popular view that it's over-rated. But I think it's consistent, well priced and very good portions...."
Victoria
"I always leave Mentatz feeling so full, and in a good way. Their rice bowls are amazing and the portions are huge. This place seems to be always..."
Jaya
"As a little boy, I always had a passion for exploring. While the Internet expanded my horizons for knowledge, culture and information, exploring on..."
John
"Nice restaurant, good service, good price for the food especially in CBD, the noodle size are big enough to feed a male adult. I love the cha shu men..."
PJ
"Staff are very friendly here and their vegetarian dumplings are amazing ! I love the flavour all though they are more like mini mashed potato balls..."
Roseabella
"Not quite sure how some have rated this establishment a mere 2.6, but clearly some people don't know a good bowl of ramen when they see it. I've been..."
Gentlepig
"Surprised to see this place is rated so low! I went here tonight and it was packed! I only saw a empty table once the whole time we were there. We..."
HJ
"Another restaurant that I can not agree to be an average 2.4. Ok.... Ill get this straight. If you're looking for an A+ grade japanese restaurant..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Even though I no longer frequent the CBD area I still find myself at Mentatz on a fortnightly basis. The menu is quite diverse with many options of..."
Khoa Le
"Went a couple of months ago with a friend for dinner. We both ordered the tonkotsu ramen, but found out they were out of the tonkotsu pork broth!..."
Cheapster
"I came into this restaurant in the hopes of being "cured." Yes, you heard that right. You see, one of the "arms" of my prescription glasses snapped..."
Charica Roche
"I read reviews with some ridiculously low rating so...Let me start with this,I have been going to this restaurant since 2006 and I..."
Royce
"I can't believe there are so many bad reveiws about this place. I've been here quite a few times now and have never had any problems.At the..."
Natalie
"Great place to have ramen here. Tongotsu ramen was the best since I have been Auckland. You guys well done. However, the service need to be improved..."
Akay
"I've been eating here since my uni days, and 3 yrs on I still LOVE it! The prices are very reasonable and are of generous portions, and the food is..."
Xtina
"This place is really popular for students because it fits students' limited budget and I used to go there all the time but less so now that I'm..."
Theresa Chan
"One of my first favourite ramen places in the city because it's affordable with excellent portions. It's always packed at night but if you stand or..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"mentatz is pretty awesome, it's cheap and the food ain't too bad either. it's authentic japanese food in the heart of auckland. I personally think..."
Dog Eats World
"Mentatz is a relatively cheap Japanese restaurant on Lorne Street in Auckland City. They have a large menu that is largely ramen, donburi and a..."
Trace
"Perfect Japanese diner. Inexpensive and generous serving size, recommended for everyone, especially students and family. Authentic koshi udon noodle..."
LT Trinh
"Went there already twice. Loved the food, it's really Japanese cooked by Japanese. And it's not expensive at all ! Takoyaki were really good. The..."
Sara H
"I only got the chicken katsu egg don but that was pretty fantastic. If I were from around here, I'd be back for that.... I came back and got the udon..."
Jonathan Ross
"Been here several times now, always eaten the udon with kashiwa chicken tar tar. Reasonable price for the porion and..."
Rook De Mel
"Tasty ramen and rice options. I was happy to find vegan miso ramen and the prices are reasonable. The other vege option is fried tofu don. The gyozas..."
Annie AvilƩs
"We enjoyed our udon - we got the small size btw (you can choose to get a small or large bowl) as reference to the photos, and it was still a good..."
Megan M.
"At first I was worries this could have been just another "NZ ramen", not the Japanese one that I love. Unexpectedly this one was as good as what a..."
Eric Chouå„§å…‹č˜­åƶ哄
"Definitely one of the best value for money, cheap eat spot in the cbd. Theyā€™re doing $1 per fried chicken which is tasty and great if you have a..."
Thi Mai Phuong Du
"New owner taking over Mentaz. The udon taste great, it will taste even better if the soup temperature a bit hot. You should try kashinawa chicken..."
Budi Lay
"The food is delicious, and the price is reasonable with a generous portion. The restaurant is always packed with people during peak hours, which..."
Nicholas Chin
"Amazing Donburis! For 15.90 I was provided with a regular sized bowl and a wooden tray to complement. Food took about 5 minutes to serve, and both..."
ProtectedSquid
"I must say I was sleeping on this Ramen Place, walking past it over the years. The Mentatz Ramen here was crazy tasty! The servings were large very..."
Odyssey L
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