Sushi cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

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Jo

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

Liu

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

LuNa The TuNa

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

Sherrie

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

Dxlche

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

FoodWingNZ

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

Brian Lawrence

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

Orient Express

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

G

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

Hungry

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

Ji Headington

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

Ccc

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

Yoda

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

Emily

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

Karen Betsubara

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

Alexandria Norgate

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

Charlie Oconnell

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

Anna Mason

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

Reign

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

Ghoulnz

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

SMINT400

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

888bing888

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

James Crompton

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

Just A Foodie

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

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

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

Chu Ka Yiu

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

HJ

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

Foooood

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

Sonia

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

Greer

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

Kirsten

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

Robbie Murdoch

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

Charmaine

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

S&G Take Auckland

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

Joseph Taleni

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

Brittany Montana

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

Kimiora Borthwick

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

Oksana Zhang

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

Hazel Wong

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

Emma

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

Kathy Xu

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

Patrick Tong

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

Van Anh

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

Alan Ng

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

The Ordinary Joe

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

Kelly

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

Cristine Manalo

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

Khloe

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

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Andrean

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

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

Amanda Lee

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

Michelle Hwang

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

Mathieu Duval

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

Cynthia Agustin

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

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

Lauren Bernays

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

Chicken Wing

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

Ben Ch

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

Lyndsay Sykes

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

Ronald Tan

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

Jenny Lau

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

Candii Cao

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

Jenna Kelly

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

Wilson Huang

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

Jenny Da

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

Emma W

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

Riley Rose Mercy

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

Amy Tanabe

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

Amber McIver

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

ShoRt

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

JJJiiiiAn

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

James

Benedict Uy

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

Craig Ck Koning

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

Liza Mae Lintag

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

Yellow Rabbit

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

India Shores

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

Magy Matta

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

STRADS

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

Gaetano

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

Badi Yeung

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

RM

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

Gentlepig

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

Kellie Lee

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

Amy @ My Dining Journey

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

Lambie

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

Jk

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

Celeste

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

Chloe-Mae

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

Marcella

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

Queena

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

Lady K

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

Mimi Yang

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

Alexandra Ingram

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

BeeQueUU

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

Nikki S.

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

Neila

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

Katie Bennett

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

Tony Ma

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

Leanne Kumar

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

Lisa

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

Ana Butterworth

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

Charlie

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

Jen Thomas

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

Jane

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

Mailgina

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

Natalie

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

Rob Ford

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

Anita

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

Doug Coward

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

L L

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

Katie Wallace

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

The Incredible Edible

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

Lillian

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

Rainbow Fasher

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

Wendy Chan

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

Qun Xia

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

Mauricio Kimura

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

William Lin

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

James Ashwin

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

William W

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

Saman

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

I H

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

Min Sang Kim

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

Michael Davidson

"Very interesting menu compared to the ones you typically find in Japanese restaurants in Auckland! The food was tasty but some dishes were a bit..."

Lisa T

"I absolutely love Japanese crusine and have tried many places, this place... Is by far the best I have tried in regards to the food. Amazing. Prices..."

Cass Toyne

"My partner and I have tried the other branches and wanted to try this one too. As usual, a great range of Japanese dishes are available. It's more..."

Priscilla A

"Love the food but a little bit pricey..."

Johnny Powers

"Wonderful experience ! Food are delicious and very nice service! Love the restaurant environment, plenty of car parks. They allow 2 hours eating..."

Seita

Sushi Pac

"My absolute 'go to' sushi place in Auckland, you can't get fresher ... that's why the queue is always so long (and they move super fast)! The food is..."

Nikki Thomas

"Just always awesome!! Incredible fresh sushi with fresh ingredients! My staple on a saturday when I can get in the..."

James Stebbing

"The most interesting, delicious sushi, and the staff are so friendly! Always reasonably priced..."

Georgia Beasley

"My favourite place to eat Sushi in town staff are always friendly..."

Célia Ville

"The top place for not only Sushi, but other Japanese..."

Christopher Paul Tipper

"Top notch A+++ best truly Japanese Sushi in..."

Michael Chen Yu Kan

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Vincent Nguyen

"Amazing selection and sooo yummy, very friendly staff with gorgeous smiles. I would happily eat it every..."

Abby Summer Davies

"Amazing Flavour on the Sushi! Amazing Miso soup! Friendly Service! Convenient,..."

Ðamien Van De Merwe

"It's great..Even my husband who didn't like sushi before like their..."

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Liss Dunn

"Just because this sushi joint is on the street doesn't hide the fact that it's some of the best (and freshest) sushi in the inner city. Avoid the..."

Kim Mackenzie

"Very good sushis, they make them in front of you, very fresh and tasty. But you must take away because there's no place to eat..."

Karl STEIN

"Good sushi, good..."

Anibal Martinez

Lu Morris

Fujisan Japanese Restaurant

"Really nice restaurant, love the deco and the friendly staff but their sushi don’t come with soy sauce, which is..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Their set dinner menu is very affordable, and looks like they have a great lunch menu as well. We ordered teriyaki chicken, teriyaki fish and sashimi..."

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E _kyomo

"The food is quite good and the price is reasonable. My friend and I have been here for several times. The service persons are polite and..."

Yaya Chang

"Ordered Spicy Pork box via UberEats.I got to agree with the 4+ ratings.Every item was fresh tasting and delicious.Would..."

Tim Shnaider

"Love the salmon teriyaki♡fresh and juicy. The quality of food is always perfect. The price is average around 15 per person (but depends)...."

EatR

"I absolutely love this place! It’s really cheap and affordable. They give you so much food for what you pay for. They’re cute little sushi,..."

Emma Smith

"So good! Meals are priced roughly $11-20 and are such great value. I got a Spicy pork lunch set, which came with rice, tempura, miso, spring rolls,..."

Alex Neilson

"Ordered a chicken teriyaki box off uber eats. The packaging was good and everything was neatly organised and presented. The food was still relatively..."

Emma

"Located conveniently on Queen Street near the K road junction and is surrounded by a few other Asian restaurants as well. The decor is pretty..."

Amod Indap

"Late Thursday night. Party of 3 Value: 5/5For a place in Aucklands CBD I thought this was quite cheap. Had a full mean (it was very..."

Sarah

"First time coming here and a great experience. As soon as you enter it feels like you went to Japan with the lovely smell of Japanese food! I got the..."

Heidi

"Lovely helpful staff, delicious food. Highly recommend the tempura. Comfortably busy on a Saturday night but not crowded. Would visit..."

Eleanor Gilbert

"Great Japanese dining place. Have been here twice served very nicely. The ambience is very awesome with the place almost making you feel like you are..."

Spencer's Reviews

"Really really good food. Byo. Try the chicken prawns or spicy beef. Japanese food here is a must try.It's reasonably priced and the dinner sets..."

Nobel Martin D'souza

"Still wanna try all Asian restaurants up on Queen Street, but so far Fujisan was the best out of three or four.Went there for lunch and had..."

Diogo Reck

"The salmon and avocado sushi here is amazing. Freshly made with ample salmon added and definitely a stand out dish here. The takoyaki is quiet..."

Rojas

"Ive been here a few times as it is local to my appartment and the food is fantastic! ! Definately better than tanukis cave! Service is always fast..."

Ayla Cleine

"This place gives you a feel of how restaurants in Japan would be like. The food here is well presented, very tasty and decently priced.Staff are..."

Aabhas Dole

"Good people, nice atmosphere, decent food. And I love the menu in photos - you can actually see in advance exactly what you are getting instead of..."

Kuznetcova Viktoriia

"Great food and ambiance. Well priced and portion is just right. If you looking for quick services..then this place is not for you! A..."

Yusoff Kamal

"My favourite Japanese Restaurant in the whole of Auckland. Food portions are generous and service is always friendly. Have been coming here for years..."

Ange I

"Small portion of tuna tataki was very depressing but it tasted ok. Bento box, donburi and desserts were very delicious. I love their friendly service..."

Brave Eat

"Such lovely people and good service, I'm never left waiting longer than 10 minutes for my meal to come. Such amazing value for money, I always get a..."

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"This has been my fave inner-city BYO for years. The food is always delicious (if you can't decide what to pick, ask for the photo book! They have..."

Jess Esq

"My favourite value for money restaurant of all times. We drive from the shore especially to go here since we love it so much. Not sure I should tell..."

Sarah Holyoake

"Very nice atmosphere with lots of Japanese character. Normally I dont go Japanese as it is too expensive, but this place is well priced. The..."

Philip

"I enjoy dining at Fujisan - gr8 place for a nice quiet dinner - it never disappoints..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"I regularly go to this restaurant. The food is divine and always cooked to perfection. The staff are super friendly and the food tastes extrordinary!..."

Anastasia Murray

"I had Pork Katsu for my lunch. And I can say it was a great decision I made! The meat is thick fresh, juicy and also crunch! And the nutrition..."

Suzie S

"I really recommend the lunch boxes if you’re after a tasty, good value meal 😋 I got the spicy chicken box, it was either $14 or $15 and comes..."

Kylie Huang

"Stopped in for a takeaway meal and was very pleasantly surprised by the amount and quality of the food. Really nice fresh food, highly recommend for..."

Hamish McMillan

"Tasty food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Had a wonderful experience. Would recommend..."

lionel dsilva

"Got bento boxes and dinner sets. Price and flavour is not bad . Service was..."

Dana Young

"Really nice little place. Just had a casual dinner there and it was just right. Well priced..."

Clinton Swan

"Had the best experience here last night. We booked for a table of 8 and had the best time. Corkage was cheap! and the food was incredible I would..."

Hana Gussey

"Excellent food, generous portions and great value for the price! Would recommend mains with chicken in them as well. Food was super..."

Jesse Roberts

"This is a Great food joint. Their box menu is quite big & filling And not costly at all. There's plenty of options for all food lovers from..."

Ajay Chhibber

"I’ve been ordering from them via Uber eats for a few times and was never disappointed! Great portion, fresh and tasty, comes with miso soup too!..."

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"This had been our regular local Japanese restaurant for years. Friendly owners, reasonably priced and great food. We often eat in with the family...."

Soleil Hefferen

"The staff here are amazing, always super polite and happy to make changes to the meals if we would like (e.g extra mayo) and the food is always..."

Helena Bernie

"Very friendly and happy staff, always nice to go in..."

Cody Morris

"Their service was lovely, and so was their food. I would definitely recommend! I have takoyaki and the karate..."

Frenchie

"I ordered the chicken katsu udon noodle soup & takoyaki. Both dishes were very tasty! Great flavours and good value for money. Staff were also very..."

Steph

"This is one of my favorite Japanese place!When I tried teriyaki something at the other Japanese outlet, That was just too sweet. So I couldn't..."

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"Great food - we had the chicken bento and Japanese curry. Outstanding service with extra little touches. I would highly recommend this hidden..."

Michelle Papenfus

"They have the freshest Japanese food in Royal Oak. Simple menu but cooked to perfection. Charles is very friendly and accomodating to our request...."

Denny M

"Always came here take away some sushi for lunch. Lots of choices and ingredients seems very fresh. Staffs super friendly and helpful. Environment..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Stopped in for a quick sushi lunch and found the service friendly and the sushi delicious and fresh. They offer complimentary chilled lemon water and..."

Julia Louise

"Cute little restaurant. Staff were friendly and restaurant was clean and tidy. The food is a great price for what you get. I had the chicken teriyaki..."

Hilary Campbell

"Best Japanese in Auckland! Their sushi is always fresh and well balanced and their bento boxes are amazing value. If you are in royal oak definitely..."

Tp

"Great Food! Great Service! Very reasonable pricing! We’ve been dining here since 2014 and they never failed to serve us with the same enthusiasm!..."

Maurice Casado

"We had 2 dinner boxes- price reasonable taste great. I had the salmon, husband had the beef. Will return again. Friendly efficient service. Free..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Charming and friendly staff. I found the food authentic and have no real criticisms. Generous servings and tasty, well appointed meals. The free tea..."

Eric Anderson

"Service: upon walking in we were greeted with service so friendly I can’t help but give this place a 5/5. The service here is better than many..."

Bella Qian

"We came here on a Saturday night. It was important that there was a vegetarian option on the menu. We ordered Chicken Teriyaki, and Salmon Teriyaki..."

Nick Marsh

"LOVE this place. The consistency of food is absolutely phenomenal. I've read a lot of negative reviews here from a couple of years ago and am..."

Steph

"This is my regular Japanese place. My usual is the Chicken Katsu on rice and it’s always fantastic. I’ve tried a few of their other dishes and..."

Jennykakariki

"Very good food. Fast service eat in or takeaway. Always had a great meal here no matter what I have. Everything is reasonably priced and they have a..."

Heather C Bates

"Great food especially the Katsu curry. Always fresh and very tasty. Excellent friendly service. Visit almost once a week!! Also provides takeaway...."

Godwin_nz

"Excellent fresh sushi here. Patrons can help themselves to free corn tea (subtle and comforting, apparently good for the complexion) and the service..."

LSnag

"Good honest simple Japanese food cooked well. Its one of the cheapest Japanese places around. This has become one if my regulars for..."

Cat C

"I've been a huge fan of this place ever since my first visit back in 2015. Their bento boxes are full of delicious sides and the homemade teriyaki..."

Siah Paige

"If you want good quality Japanese food and amazing service for no more than $20, you are in the right place.I love coming to Bento and try..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Usual place for ordering Japanese takeaway $25 for a teriyaki bento box and a pork katsu udon noodle, food has good flavor the pork could of been a..."

Ray Jay

"Went here on a Wednesday night with my wife as we we're craving for some Japanese food and could not be more impressed! We ordered Salmon Teriyaki..."

Paul Smith

"Bento is consistent. They are friendly and cook every order fresh and we've never been disappointed. Their decor and location is simplistic but their..."

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

"We've lived in Royal Oak for 5 years and often driven past Bento and wondered if it was any good. Well, wonder no more! This place is a little gem..."

Yvette Knight

"Excellent value for money and the service is always warm and friendly. The sushi is always excellent. A great local option for a healthy lunch..."

Kylie Henderson

"Seen this place several times when passing by so decided to give it a try! Inside the restaurant is nice and simple. They have lots of hot..."

HJ

"Decent local sushi place. Sushi is always fresh and staff are very friendly. Nice to be able to get sushi quite late at night as..."

Hannah Gear

"Found this little shop while looking around for dinner the other night. Popped in & was welcomed. Ordered a Salmon Bento & teriyaki chicken & avocado..."

Kai Mai

"The bento boxes for lunch are great value for money. They are about $13 which is cheap compared to some other places charging $20 upwards...."

Tania Dawson

"Staff here are the loveliest people in the world. Super kind. Food is great, always fresh and hot. Space is the quietest, calmest place in Royal Oak...."

Sam Carswell

"Went there about a week ago on a quite tuesday night. Great value for money. Good subtle flavours. Very friendly guy at the counter. Tried the don..."

Michelle Young

"Bento is my local go to takeaway place. The food is delicious and tastes fresh and healthy, the staff are always friendly and really hard working...."

Monique A Ebert

"Pleasant service; hot, yum and reasonably priced food served quickly. (Ordered chicken, salmon and fish bento boxes w miso and edamame). Nice warm..."

Susan Autagavaia

"Yum food and great service the staff were so friendly, second time I've been and I'll go again!! :) easy to eat in or go for takeaways ..."

Michala

"I get takeaways from here pretty regularly. Great value, especially their bento boxes - only $12 and you get so much! You can't go wrong with their..."

Mina

"I absolutely love their sushi! they always seem to sell a set amount of sushi they can sell fresh. The first time I tried their sushi, I didn't..."

Shiny Par

"I regularly have lunch here and the sushi is outstanding. Always delicious and fresh. So..."

Debs

"Had take aways from there a couple of times. Sushi seem fresh and bento was quiet nice plus they gave me 2 sushi as a..."

Anne Korsakova

"fresh, delish sushi! come here often, never looks too busy but don't let that put you offUdon soups are also good on a cold day, the..."

Yar

"The staff was very kind and our food came out quickly. The meat to rice ratio was better than most places with similar price. The food was delicious..."

Shaun C-B

"I was in such a grumpy mood after a long day that I didn’t think anything could lift my spirits…. man was I wrong! Absolutely delicious chicken..."

Daniel Taumihau

"Amazing gluten free spicy chicken don. The chef took time to explain what changes he made for GF and it was delicious. Great quality and portion size..."

Tessa Goldsmith

"Beautiful food. Very fresh and generous serving of king salmon. Very friendly staff. I requested sushi rice on my salmon bento box and no issues made..."

tony f

"Perfect warm lunch for a cold day. Had the udon with breaded prawns as they ran out of tempura but they were very apologetic about it! Also had the..."

Ash Winter

"I highly suggest this restaurant, they serve good amount of food & the quality is so GOOD. Brings me back to Japan 🇯🇵 Will definitely come back..."

Clarice Kathleen Manalo

"The food was exceptional. The service was very good. Will definitely become a regular spot for us. The chef was lovely and came out to serve our..."

Natasha Jethender

"If you are looking for japanese food that is clean, fresh and well prepared, look no further. I have never been disappointed from ordering here...."

Moon Jyung

"The Bento Royal Oak is a real gem and a pleasure to visit and grab a quick bite to eat at. My favourite is the ginger pork donburi, but other family..."

Roger MacDonald

"Our go-to place for Japanese food. Made to order and prepared in minutes, chicken, salmon and pork katsu here is top notch. Highly recommended if..."

Benne Millrs

Namo

"the food was fabulous. I loved the pad Thai prawn dish and the chicken katsu was the best I have ever tasted. the waiters were nice. I would highly..."

Axel Evans

"I have been meaning to write this blog for quite some time, after eating here more than 3x! Which in the food world is a great feat when there is..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Returned to Namo recently, and am pleased to say the food and service were again outstanding. The sushi chef is amazing, and I am not surprised to..."

Stevo Devo

"Visited here for bday dinner . Cozy casual and friendly staffs. Loved the sake tasting menu . Best food best service would definitely visit again..."

Seeun Park

"Made a booking on a very busy Saturday night and wee seated fifteen minutes later. Excellent service, quick and professional. Informative too! Staff..."

Lee Damas

"Loved the restaurant's food and service.I am a vegetarian and asked the waiter what their vegetarian options were. To make it easier for..."

Paris Lister

"Came here about a month ago with a group of people. We were seated outside in the evening on a small one table between the 4 of us which wasn't the..."

Rose

"This is my favourite local restaurant! The food is always fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. There are so many fabulous dishes on the menu -..."

Diane Dodson

"Absolutely amazing meal. Had the tofu which was just perfect because I am a vegetarian. Amazing decor and beautiful presentation. The staff were so..."

Charles

"This is a wonderful restaurant that I am definitely going to be returning to as often as possible. The food is absolutely amazing, every dish is..."

Rosie Grayson

"Presentation of food was immaculate. Staff perfect. The mains for two people were brought out awhile after all of the other food. But other than this..."

Kathryn

"Whhhhhy have I not dine here sooner!! Great atmosphere, small and intimate. All the dishes were beautifully presented and were all fresh and..."

Food 24/7

"Excellent and innovative food! Different and delicious. Nice atmosphere. The staff were lovely and made such an effort. Will definitely be..."

Hannah

"I have some friends who works there, so my experience might have been a little biased, but still I have to say my night here was..."

Diogo Reck

"Friendly and welcoming services received from the staff. Cosy, simple and comfortable environment with outdoor option. This restaurant..."

Updn

"Lovely service , were very friendly ! Food was very good although took some time but very understandable . Was even given complimentary dessert from..."

Tee Pene

"Great, fresh food that is well presented. The staff suggested dishes that were absolutely delicious. Staff were helpful and prices reasonable. Will..."

Tayla Rea

"Absolutely exquisite Japanese food- it looks amazing and it tastes even better dare I say. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great..."

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"Namo is outstanding, the best Japanese we've had in Auckland! The service was great, our waiter knew his stuff, happily recommended his favourites..."

Courtney Bennett

"Had a beautiful, Japanese meal here on a quiet Monday night. The presentation was stunning, the food was very fresh and unique. Service was polite..."

Sam McEwan

"This is my new favourite Japanese restaurant, slightly non conventional, but exciting at the same time.The sashimi capriccio, it looks busy with..."

Michael

"The most important tip to anyone looking to visit Namo; choose your dishes from the Chef's special list, because these are generally prepared by..."

Gentlepig

"Namo newly opened on ponsonby road and the hype surrounding the restaurant meant we had to visit. The service needs a lot of improving though, the..."

Jenny Da

"Wow!! The food was amazing! It was worth waiting for 30 min for the food. We ordered miso soup which came out first. Probably the easiest thing to..."

Lily Chow

"Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Great new place on Ponsonby Road with the head chef Takashi having prior worked for Nobu in Japan and Tetsuya, ..."

Rojas

"Excellent sushi served with their unique sake soy sauce (clear in colour) which enhances the flavour of white fishes brilliantly. The mains are good..."

Bonnie Wong

"Super! Everything was just right. Food; devine. Staff; very welcoming, friendly. Price; superb value for high quality fresh food. The Sushi was ..."

S Klaus

"Staff is very nice, and food is amazing! Dragon roll and salmon tataki must try! Absolutely recommend..."

Shirley Ye

"Thai/Japanese fusion, interesting take on some dishes with some regular dishes you expect from a Japanese..."

Courtney Sit

"Good food, but not real Japanese..."

Jiayuan Vincent Yang

"Wow. Just wow. Totally worth it. Try all the Chef's specials, especially the king fish and the salmon..."

Antoine Boutineau

"A hidden gem in Auckland! Great atmosphere and food! Definitely..."

Essealatus Wings

"Really simple, interesting food. And incredibly well..."

Sean DSouza

"We had a really delightful meal here. The vibe is casual and the service is friendly. But it's the food that we'll come back for - fresh, delicious..."

D Buckton

"Such an amazing dinner! The Chef's Specials are simply incredible. It's a very casual place but the dishes are..."

Cécile Caminade

Gion Japanese Restaurant

88/100 (1230 ratings)

"Have always walked past and wanted to make a booking at this fancy looking Japanese restaurant in Parnell. Finally took the opportunity this evening...."

Elaine Yeoh

"19th March 2019Went here for a casual date nightLoved the ambianceWe ordered very non-adventurous, not even purely japanese..."

Maricor Sunga

"Came in with a group of 6 for a birthday. Lovely staff and beautiful wee key chain gift and free dessert with candle for birthday girl as well as a..."

Bonny Sapphire

"Awesome experience at Gion parnell! Staff were polite and ambience was really nice. Spacious and really nice decor, very comfortable. Food was..."

Annie Low

"I had a birthday dinner. Food were all so beautiful presentation and delicious. They brought birthday desert plate with birthday songs which was..."

M M

"Had birthday dinner here. The lovely staffs sang birthday song for me and free birthday dessert. Nice ambience. Quality of the food is good...."

Linda Yan

"The first time for us here. Very delicious Bento Karange chicken lunch, and very kind service. We'll be..."

Tushar Sharma

"was there for my birthday dinner nice setting n friendly staff. the sashimi n sushi are fresh however was little disappointed on the selection only..."

Jenny Kan

"This Japanese restaurant has been around for over 10 years, locates in Parnell, well known for its traditional Japanese cuisine.They offer..."

Lucy

"Gion is one of the most authentic and original Japanese restaurants you must visit, centrally located in Parnell. The restaurant is often busy,..."

Jenny Da

"I had lunch with family there today. Very reasonable price with fresh sashimi and sushi. Exceeded our expectations. My parents really enjoy it. Ll..."

Judy

"Came in for dinner tonight with the family. Food was amazing. The wagyu steak melted inside my mouth. There was no need to chew. Chazuke has both..."

Rosanne Choy

"My favourite Japanese restaurant! Visited Japan a few times so am able to confirm the food here is delicious and very similar to authentic..."

白雪雪

"Had a set menu. Was really good. We took away some food home as we were too full. Food came too quick and all at the same time so we had to tell them..."

Rezz Ca

"Good Japanese restaurant in Parnell area. I come to this place many times because they have Sake that we like and for me I like sukiyaki or seafood..."

Jewel

"Absolutely delicious and very well presented.Everything was good from the miso soup to the nigiri. I can’t fault this place one bit. The..."

Darren Big Belly

"My absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in Auckland, better than any of the “bigger” names out there in my opinion. The authentic ambience,..."

Beccca

"We went for a dinner tonight. The service, the food, the ambience - all perfect! We ordered tuna tonkatsu, prawn tempura, pork belly. Thank you...."

Monika Tracy

"Amazing authentic Japanese food, great atmosphere and great service. Make you feel like you are in Japan! Fresh Sashimi and very tasty chawamushi...."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"I have had almost everything on the regular menu, everything is great, but they do great karaage compared to other places I have..."

David Wright

"The first time I came here was for my birthday and because my best friend had booked dinner for my partner and I to have here. Admittedly felt like..."

Sonz

"We arrived late looking to have dinner and they appeared to be preparing to close up for the night. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We..."

Dennis Tohovaka

"One of the nicest meals I have had in a long time, great service , ambience & the Seafood Udon hotpot was delicous, will definitely be back..."

Steph Hay

"We had a birthday dinner here two weeks ago and had a lovely time. This was not my first choice for that particular evening, but I ended up reserving..."

Dee Elle

"Ordered one Gion special sashimi platter for $52.80 and one green tea ice cream for $7.80 Price was not cheap but reasonable for the quality of raw..."

Michelle Hwang

"Good value for money. Speedy and very polite staff. Great ambience for catching up with friends. Food is well presented. They also have a longer..."

Littleredpanda

"Amazing food and service! Quality of the food is good here, everything is fresh. Seafood udon is the best, super generous with the amount of salmon..."

Priscilla Khang

"Simply the best high quality authentic Japanese restaurant in town!The freshest sashimi cut in perfect thickness and only the best parts..."

Cupy Dee

"Definitely loved the ambiance of this place, very traditional. Customer service was very good. Very fulfilling meals and it came in a timely manner...."

Liaxo

"The food was absolutely incredible! Not to mention the super speedy service!!! The food was good quality and great portion sizes. Will return again..."

K B

"All the bentos are nicely designed with a mix of sushi, sashimi, pickles, salad and main dish. The sashimi is fresh and the makis are wrapped..."

Lmrliu74

"At Gion Japanese Restaurant, there is a wide variety of mains to choose from. The only thing was that they didn’t have a lot of dessert options...."

Rachel

"Went there for lunch today, it was a booking for 7 and we(5 of us) arrived at 11:45 and was told by the waitress that she couldn't bring us in for..."

Michael Hung

"This is a great little find in Parnell. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The service is friendly and generally very good. Anything teriyaki..."

HJ

"Good authentic Japanese restaurant with fresh food and menu. Great service by the staff. Good selection of drinks. Although it can be somewhat boring..."

TinaS

"Ok lunch in heart of Parnell, there're lots of Japanese decoration in the store which remind me the old days traveling around in Japan. I tried beef..."

Flora

"Went here Thursday evening with a girlfriend and then again on Saturday night. Food here is delicious, service is awesome and reasonably priced...."

Girlygirl

"We just had a beautiful lunch here today. We had pork gyoza dumplings and then each got a lunch special. Both were amazing, I had the tempura and the..."

Fiona M

"At long last, the hunt for zaru soba in NZ ends. :) I’ve never been a fan of Parnell Rd’s dining establishments – with only a few notable..."

Kiwi Foodie

"We came here for lunch and ordered two bentos and a udon noodle soup. The prices were very good for the quality and presentation of the food...."

Aniva Huang

"Best miso I have ever tasted. Slightly on the expensive side compared to price but the miso really made up for it. Great service and good location,..."

Emily Reeves

"Good food, good service, one of the best Japanese restaurants in NZ. Though getting a bit pricier... Nevertheless, one of the must try in Auckland!..."

Wewet8

"Not going to lie. This place is not cheap and the portions are incredibly small, BUT they do it well and I can't fault them for that, especially..."

Ed

"Went here for lunch. My friend reccomended the bento set, so I opted for the spicy karaage. It isn't anywhere near spicy but kinda expected that in a..."

Madz Manahan

"I remember going there when Gion was the winner for Japanese cuisine. Some time past since then. Went for dinner last month and yes, fresh..."

Katerina

"This restaurant is my go to for authentic japanese food. Food are always fresh and beautifully presented. The portion size is small like more..."

Candii Cao

"This resturant was at a different address sone years ago when I last visited. The new location suits as I usually dine in the precinct outlets..."

BeeQueUU

"The back story : Gion and I go way back. Having started going there many years ago, when it first started up on the opposite side of Parnell Rd to..."

A Culinary Affair

"I really love this restaurant and especially the Agedashi Tofu!We had 4 dishes and a huge sashimi combo between the 2 of us. Very delicious and..."

Alexis Xiaoyi Wang

"Have been dining here regularly for years and can truthfully say I have never been disappointed. Fresh food, great service. Highly..."

Owent

"This place is awesome. The food is great. It is definitely a place that is worth going to. It's my favourite place to go if I want to treat myself to..."

Catherine Fisher

"Have only recently discovered Gion. Although it's rather pricey in terms of Jap it's undoubtably worth it. Their teriyaki chicken is one of the best..."

Bella Lily

"Wonderful experience, great service, great taste, great atmosphere! Fresh seafood, my favorites are the rainbow roll, Saba yaki 鯖焼き, and Unagi..."

Fiffie Lee

"A wonderful lunch experience. Have been multiple times and my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the multiple choices on the menu. Okay so her choices..."

Chris Fitzgerald

"By far the best Japanese restaurant I have been with a group of friends from Asia.They saw and tasted the freshness of New Zealand seafood done..."

Moana

"Went over for dinner with my family last Wednesday 30/5 to celebrate my wife's birthday.Again, we were not disappointed - the new location and..."

R K Ariff

"Gourgeous food, lovely clean flavours. I hope you re-open..."

A W

"Our party of 11 ate at Gion last week and the experience has been in mind for several days so I had to leave a review.Whilst the service..."

Love Food

"My girlfriend and I dined here late on a Friday night. We loved it! It had a great authentic Japanese feel. Quiet, warm and comfortable atmosphere...."

Ben

"Very authentic Japanese restaurant, waitresses are dressed in their traditional costumes , and interior were very nice with the traditional look...."

Bo

"This is absolutely my favorite Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Authentic Japanese food in high quality. Price is reasonable. The owners has run this..."

Rikki Mitchell Family

Gary Wilson

"I visited this restaurant with my family for dinner.The restaurant is quite clean and unique. Sashimi and sushi set is very fresh and yummy. It is..."

Eric Kim

"My favourite place for Japanese food. Gion offers a wide range of dishes and all are of top quality and made with incredibly fresh ingredients. I..."

Lauren Okabe-Fox

"Been here a couple times now. The Gion Special sashimi looked amazing and tasted even better! Also had some A5 wagyu sirloin, chicken katsu and many..."

Alex Leong

"Excellent quality food, Service is OK no one smiles and welcomes you. The lady who took our order was so grumpy but the young lady who brought our..."

Nav Jote

"Amazing service and atmosphere. Were here for our Wedding dinner and it was fantastic. They even gave us a little parting gift. We knew the food was..."

Rochelle Aird

"We came here the other day for lunch. We had the bento lunch, spicy karaage and the teriyaki beef. The beef was very good and tender and juicy. ..."

Wilson Shum

"30 June 2020: Had a lovely dinner at this restaurant for the first time. This is the first place where we were explicitly asked to scan the QR. The..."

Rising Star

"Was probably one of the most delicious and authentic Japanese restaurants I have been to! Amazing aesthetics and atmosphere I love how the employees..."

Jane Xu

"The GoodJapanese food in Akl Recommend ⬇️ 1.Sashimi 🍣 (must order) so delicious 2.Chawan Mushi (must order) is so delicious! 3.TATAKI is the..."

iok cool

"My second time to Gion tonight since 7 years ago as I live in Melbourne. Totally love the food very much. Freshness and the best quality you can get...."

demi Chor

"Great japanese experience, had teriyaki don, agadashi tofu and it was amazing, a bit pricey but worth..."

Charles Andrew

"Fabulous food. Beautiful fresh salmon that melted in your mouth. Four of us had bento boxes after salmon avocado sushi, all thought bento had a good..."

Cheryl Campbell

"Absolutely love this place! The Japanese steak was amazing and the sashimi was fresh. My favorite was the drinks here! If you are someone love sweet..."

Ching Hu

"We had Katsu bento box & Special lunch selection- Salmon Teriyaki with mixed sashimi Foods were nice. We might go again, if we crave for Japanes..."

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Tombo

88/100 (1288 ratings)

"Max capacity is 75 small people. But we book 57 big people (including children)�. And the Manager by the name 'G' let us have the whole place..."

Van Xiang

"I just love this restaurant their service is just awesome beautiful attitude from all their staff...planning to go again very soon...Juba Juba soup..."

JV Vainerere

"Very friendly and good was awesome, fully recommend this place. Reservation is..."

Ian Paul Budiman

"Absolutely love this place! Great customer service, and great food. Definitely recommend and will always be back for more! Thanks tombo..."

Fane Marietta Salote La'akulu

"Nice friendly staff...Awesome service...will be going back there definitely..will recommend others..."

Suman Sharan-Sharma

"Absolutley wonderful. Great selection of kai. Amazing atmosphere. So accommodating too. Thank you from Rotorua..."

Twystee P Trix

"Great place, Yummy Food and service was awesome. Well recommended place..Will be back..."

Wendy Metuatini

"We were really delighted to have tried this restaurant coz it was all worth it. We were assisted all throughout out our dinner experience which we..."

Jema Comiting

"Id definitely return to Tombos. Absolutely worth..."

Lily Hoverd

"The BEST Korean buffet in Auckland! Lovely service every time and the food is just amazing! Love it so much highly..."

Nancy Wu

"Service was amazing, helpful very attentive and the food was out of this world!!! Will definitely be..."

Ariana Davis

"Great selection of food for shabu shabu and bbq. Had a delicious meal and wonderful time with family. Staff were quick on getting refills out too. I..."

Shuyi Wang

"Check out the review of Tombo 톰보 in the blog post..."

Ang Sarap

"The quality of food was excellent considering it was a buffet style of dining. The variety was a tad limited although all the food they had was good...."

Samantha Stock

"Been twice now, throughly enjoyed the food, good selection of meats to cook (marinated beef ribs are so yummy 😍), good selection of side dishes..."

Pinomi Boss

"This place is amazing awesome service yummy food, was a first time going to a place like this for me and my family we had so much fun cooking our..."

Aimeé Jane

"Like a homey kitchen. I love coming here with the family. Plenty of options and a few dishes I eat repeatedly. Meats and noodles yum. Little crammed..."

Tony Ma

"Came here with 16 people for birthday, friendly service and they gave us corner spot away from the main crowds which is good but. The venue and the 3..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"K-BBQ & Hot pot buffet. Best of both worlds. Great price imo. Great pre cooked food selection. Good K-BBQ meat selection but could do more for the..."

Bryan Chan

"Love Tombo Buffet! The selections of hot food and cold dishes are pretty good, lots to choose from. The selections for Shabu Shabu & BBQ are pretty..."

Dee

"Highly recommend!! Went here with my partner on a Tuesday night. To start, decor was beautiful, super clean and tidy everything, the room wasn’t..."

Jill

"The food was delicious i really enjoyed it. Friendly and helpful staff. They always refill the food stall and never gets empty. Definitely will be..."

Jeddahlyn Aguilar-Bermudez

"One of the better Korean buffet restaurants in town.Service - 5/5Staff ensured all trays were regularly refilled and that the baking..."

Benz Chan

"Lovely service from the Lady who i would assume is the manager. Decent food selection. Meat quality wasnt the best but the variety is..."

Martin Geesas Gabion

"Tombo is very good value for money at $32 per adult, all you can eat korean bbq, side dishes and shabu shabu. It’s so nice for winter with a good..."

Jenny Da

"The rating is based on my husband's taste. He likes the marinated beef in Tombo, the sweet one. We got a lot of it. Many choices of cooked..."

Van Arce

"Best service in Auckland! Incredible food. Would highly recommend. Extremely helpful when teaching you about the barbecue, plus was tasty! Will..."

Jack Dodd Niven

"So much variety! There's sushi, hotpot and kbbq. Theres a lot of cooked food too if you don't want to cook meat. Will definitely come back with the..."

Tina-TINA8762V = Zgoldcode

"Good variety of cooked food, friendly service, good atmosphere. They do try to keep everything as full as possible. You can also have both..."

Lynn Le

"I notice this place like two years ago and since then I come here at least once a month. They have got sushi, Korean side dishes, hot pot, Korean bbq..."

Sydney Wan

"Came here for a birthday dinner. Very compact and clean, probably not the best place when it's full as there isn't a lot of space. Not a huge..."

Food?

"I had a great diner here. here, can have BBQ grill meat and hot pot together. Side dishes were good too. Kind staff. Quick refill up. It was Yummy..."

Alice In New Zealand

"My absolute favourite buffet in all of Auckland!I have been coming here for years and it is definitely worth your money.Service:..."

Grace Huang

"Don't let the price deter you from going to this place, the selection and quality of food is honesty so superb and delicious. It's like the food you..."

Munchy

"I’ve become a regular customer of Tombo. No exaggeration that it’s the best buffet I know in AKL. They offer amazing salads and meat dishes with..."

Keiter

"Excellent little korean bbq and Japanese shabushabu buffet in Newmarket.The food quality is quite decent for the price.Shabu shabu is very..."

Darren Big Belly

"Such a nice place to have dinner! Partner and I fully enjoyed the food! The staff and i’m assuming the owner were so lovely and welcoming. Always..."

Beckynoh

"Enjoyed this place, food was yum Downfall was parking and just the place itself it’s small and books out real fast, apart from that by far the..."

Gwen Tai

"We have been there so many times, the food is always yummy. They serve hot pot, barbecue, sushi, some cold appetizer and precooked hot dishes as..."

Spencer

"My second time back to Tombo, and again the customer service and selection of buffet was amazing. Nice cosy restaurant and easy carpark access...."

Nigel Manson

"I have been to tombo a few times now and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. I've only had the buffet, it's a good selection of tasty dishes and good..."

Hamish Huch

"The restaurant is very good. Quite small, but good for a few people. Food is very fresh. What I like the most is the duty manager is veeeeeery nice!..."

Brittney Misipeka-Kerr

"Excellent service they explained how everything worked and were very attentive.would most definitely go again awesome place.will try the hotpot next..."

William Akulu

"Quite limited variety and salmon sashimi was real tiny. Shabu shabu was good and unlimited icecream saves the day. Very friendly..."

Kit

"I had such a good meal with my friend last sunday that I am actually coming back tonight (3nights after) with my partner .. hotpot + korean bbq =..."

Celani Atienza

"Tasty Japanese and Korean style buffet with a great selection of cold and hot dishes to choose from. I really enjoyed the seafood options and the..."

Wei

"The staff kind of assume you’re there for the buffet (on the night I went anyways) so if you are not wanting buffet, they also have a menu with a..."

Veronica Te

"Love you Tombo! Service is always friendly at this all you can eat Korean/Japanese restaurant (leaning heavily towards Korean). It's a great place to..."

Maria

"Went with my fiancé & friends. This is my second time back here, but it's the first time to try their buffet. Lovely atmosphere, friendly stuff,..."

Ronda Tung

"Tombo is a great Asian buffet with lots of options if you love sushi. Relatively cheap for a buffet with a decent amount of choices from sushi,..."

Grace

"This place was always a winner for a quick lunchtime stop... Having been here more than I'd say 10 times, I'd alternate between the spice dons take..."

Becks Fielding

"I always see Tombo when I'm in Newmarket, finally tried it! Food was good, Korean Japanese fusion. Went there for dinner, a little pricey, but would..."

Ayla San Miguel

"Quite disappointing for Tombo. Took my friends last night and Tombo wasn't as great as it was before. However, customer service was still great and..."

Barista Champ

"Food was light, refreshing yet still flavoursome. Arrived on a busy evening so it was quite claustrophobic after while so the space isn't that great..."

Geraldine Rasela Pua-Ioane

"Easy to book lovely staff, loads of different types of yummy food. Free coffee 👏Semi private seating which I liked. Things not..."

Anji Banjo

"TOMBO IS JAPANESE. NOT KOREAN. SMH. Anyway... The staff are amazing and the food is even better. My favourite buffet restaurant by far. I would..."

Aquayla Is-Thaa Best

"food was great; there was a good variety of the popular korean and Japanese food, and food for the hot pot which was good. they would regularly top..."

Kylie

"This place has been here for a while but I have just stumbled across it two weekends ago to host 19 people for dinner. I was looking for Asian..."

Lisa Tanielu Ah Fook

"It has been 2 years since last time we were here. Very pleased to see that they have included Sabu Sabu as part of the buffet dinner. Food still very..."

Patrick Tong

"My girls and i had a dinner at tombo, the staff was accomodating they also assisted as to find a parking nearby, they are all approachable in our..."

Rg Gariando

"We had booked a table for 10 and they were more than happy to accommodate us (even let us take our own cake in). Staff were very nice and friendly...."

Michelle

"Definitely our favorite korean buffet!The staff are very friendly and helpful!They regularly top up the food. I love every single dish they serve but..."

Marinel Mae Badilles

"Had the best experience with Tombo buffet, from the very friendly hard working staff to the most amazing food. Had my brothers 21st birthday there..."

Yiku Matenga

"I absolutely love this place! The customer service is top notch. There's a good variety here of both meat, vegetables and seafood options. If you're..."

Miura Elikana

"Came here for dinner for a birthday. Gets really busy in the evening so I recommend you make a reservation and book an early time.Tombo has a..."

I_like_pickles

"Huge selection of foods from the buffet. It is a mixture of cooked and cook yourself using the mini hot pots at your table which is always fun...."

Bean

"This place is packed during lunch even on weekdays. Well, they only open for lunch on weekdays which is a real shame: their food is great and the..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"One of the best buffet restaurants in Auckland I've been so far. All of the foods they serve are tasty and to crave for. They also offer set menu..."

Jayson Abordo Gentiles

"Really nice Japanese place. Came for dinner during the week and had delicious Teriyaki salmon, rice, miso and salad. Very friendly staff and good..."

Katy

"Wow this place is amazing..Buffet dinner for $30/adult definitely worth every cents! Super yummy food! We really enjoyed every single dish we had -..."

Mhadel Asuncion RN

"Very good buffet. Worth the price since the quantity and quality of the food is exceptional. Pros:Great selection of foods from the buffet..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"The dishes are solid and all the usual suspects are present. The shabu shabu was the highlight but a little dainty for a larger eater like myself. I..."

Mikos

"Have eaten both a la carte lunch and buffet dinner here. I have to say a la carte lunch is definitely better. Good size portions tasty food and..."

Avi

"Probably one of the buffets with better quality food I've been to. First there was great, overwhelmed with abundance of sushi and salmon. One of..."

Eugene

"Awesome food, very well priced menu, very good service and a lovely sit down restaurant. I ordered one of the big lunches and honestly it was too big..."

I'm Hungry

"It my first time at Tombo and they did not disappoint. The food was both decent and very yummy. Staff were hospitable. I would definitely come back!..."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"Not had many Japanese meals in my life but this was bloody good. We shared 5 small tapas plates which were all delicious and a nice glass of wine..."

Chris Cooper

"Wow take me here like once a week. Maybe once a month and I'll definitely marry you.I love the sushi. Love the salmon. Actually don't want..."

MissEstherZ

"Have dined here almost half a dozen of times and every time we are served with a smile,super friendly waitress and a wonderful selection of..."

Felicity Williams

"Stumbled across this hidden gem after missing my movie. We didn't have a booking but we were seated right away and there was no beating around the..."

Sheena

"Guys/Gals if yous can't decide whether to eat Jap or Korean tonight then why not check out this joint has the best both worlds, would you believe...."

Diner8Here

"A good Korean restaurant in Newmarket!!! They offer heaps of lunch options, including Don, noodle soup and dish sets. My favourite is spicy pork Don..."

Di

"So YUM! Can't stop raving about this place to my work colleagues after dining here for lunch. You get a very filling meal with some absolutely..."

Medium_Rare

"I've been to this restaurant twice only during lunch time. The quality of food is very good and the price is great! The staff are very friendly..."

Anna Fern

"The staff was extremely helpful, they let us choose a set menu over the $30 buffet even though they generally don't allow it during the busy dinner..."

Serena

"I have been to several Korean restaurants and most are pretty good but not exceptional. This restaurant is simple the best. Best beef ribs I've ever..."

Sherry

"Officially found one of our new fav Japanese places. Great food, reasonable prices, good service and nice ambiance. Located on short street..."

HJ

"Went here for lunch and got one of the lunch specials which had katsu chicken as the main and different side dishes and was very generous with what..."

Aleana Fernando

"The food is great and the service is also amazing! It's not often lacking in food, and the meat they serve to the table is super good too! Good food..."

Rubyn Park

"Such an amazing buffet restaurant omg. The food was so good, my friend and I ate so much we couldn't even move in the end. The service was really..."

Linda Wang

"Very good. Service was good . Food was great ! Great selection! Will definitely go back. The sushi was very nice and the cold noodles was delicious..."

George Bonny

"Tombo is ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS I have ever dined in to. The staff were great, and full house for dinner? I think that speaks on how great this..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"we went for dinner, good envirment, food is okay nice and fresh, but not many choice. does not let me feel want to go back again.Great..."

Love Food

"Three of us went there around 8:30pm for dinner, they were almost ready to close but welcomed us warmly. Initially not many food left in..."

Tanz

"Our casual go to Resturant, basic decor but beautiful friendly staff and a good selection of fabulous tasty fresh food. The prices are so reasonable..."

JD&SA

"Been to tombo a few times now they have a nice range of dishes in there Buffet a mix of Korean and Japanese dishes with the pumpkin soup the odd one..."

®-®-©hin....

"I don't usually write reviews on restaurants (had in the past as a food journalist many years ago) but this is definitely a worthwhile exception...."

Tigadee00

"My husband and I came here without any expectations and we were actually amazed as to how good this korean-japanese fusion restaurant. The service is..."

Lucille Sia

"Me and my partner was amazed by how great the staff hospitality is! They are very friendly and welcoming! They explain the menu and help us to decide..."

Stifanyanwar

"Finally made it last night to this awesome place. Tombo is a busy fusion Korean Japanese buffet that is nestled away in Newmarket down Short St close..."

Nia Tupouniua

"This is a lovely Korean buffet！The minute we were seated the staff brought us a hot pot station and some bbq ribs. I love their sushi selection..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Nice and clean restaurant, serving Korean cuisines. Food are delicious and variety is good too. Will definitely go back again, keep it up !..."

Wynne

"Tombo is one of my favorite Korean Buffets!, they offer such a wide variety of Korean and Japanese foods ranging from salmon sashimi to korean bbq..."

Mitchell Yee

"I had lunch here today and was very happy with the experience. The staff were lovely and the food was great. I ordered the spicy teriyaki which came..."

Shell

"We went here last Saturday for dinner. It was a last-minute decision and we were fortunate enough to get a table (booking ahead would be a wise..."

Dee Elle

"Been here twice and both times have been so good.. Service and staff are lovely. Food is delicious. All you can eat sushi. Love this place. highly..."

Nzjwilson

"Probably one of the best Korean Buffet I've ever had. Always a little put off by the smoke and grease of the BBQ but Tombo is different. They offer..."

Ken

"Tried the buffet here and it was so good!Quite a good variety to choose from and not to mention they make BBQ beef ribs on the grill and..."

Tiffany Sua

"I like to come here for their set menu lunch specials, especially the teriyaki chicken one which comes with the rice, 3 sides, a small salad and of..."

Christina

"One of the few good Korean buffets in Auckland. Finally! A korean restaurant with great customer service! The minute you walk into that door, you're..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"A huge range of Asian foods to choose from. No-one should ever leave here hungry. What's even better is that the buffet style means you can choose..."

Norman Crawshaw

"What a lovely place for buffet! We have been here since they first opened and are very happy to see how the amount of their customers base have..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"This is one of the best buffets in Auckland. The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Delicious food and always have plenty. Will definitely..."

Ana Moala

"Good selection of Japanese and Korean food. Great atmosphere along with excellent service!This place I would highly recommend to..."

R

"dinner buffet $29service 5/5environment 5/5food 4/5cost performance 5/5drink 3/5The food is fantastic. espcially smorky kalbi ( Korean style..."

Mira

"Nice, fresh food. Very tasty and set out quite well. Went for a buffet dinner on Friday night. 5.30pm booking and it was nice and quiet. ..."

Shimal Ram

"Dinner with 3 other families. Great buffet selection, love the bbq beef ribs but have to wait to be served on your table. My husband who is difficult..."

Tess

"I ordered 27 packs from the lunch menu for my office staff. All 27 were happy with their meals. they were presented well and full of..."

Nethni Mendis

"Awesome food and the best service!Went there for dinner on Friday night, as I walked in I was greeted by the front desk lady who was very friendly!!..."

Sam

"Awesome food and awesome service! Had my birthday here on Saturday, as I walked in I was greeted by the front desk lady who was so friendly!!because..."

Irene S

"Great food. We had the set combos. Absolutely beautiful, tasty, well flavored dishes. Excellent service as well.Big portions for a fair price...."

John Nicks

"Went for lunch with two friends. All came out happy and full. Good service as well.What more can I..."

Cho Jin Hee

"I have been to Tombo Buffet for four times. Three times for lunch and once for dinner. It is certainly one of my favourite restaurants.The..."

Lennex Yu

"Tombo, one of Auckland great buffet house, love it love it and love it : )I miss the crispy fried pork /chicken chops, it was served when we..."

Benedict Mason

"The workers actually seemed genuinely friendly and happy; persistently checking up on us and making great efforts to ensure that the foods we desired..."

Audric Kam

"Good food great service. Went here after booking on my birthday - pleasantly surprised as they gave a free bottle of wine as it was the date of my..."

Sena

"It was our first time for my sister and I to dine in a Japanese restaurant. The design was very welcoming and the service was extremely friendly. We..."

Jenny Zhao

"Just had an amazing dinner at tombo and was very impressed with not only the variety of cold and hot dishes, soups and sides (and lots of sushi), but..."

Kat Treybig

"We went there for $29 dinner buffet. I was already impressed by the waitress(maybe she was the manager) before I even had the food. You know finding..."

Shannon

"Food was amazing. Very delicious. Fresh, crisp and Sashimi was not soggy at all. Most of all when the closing time was near, food was no..."

Jarod Kim

"I work right upstairs, so Tombo is very convenient. The donburi is great! There's lots of meat selections to choose from and a great selection of..."

Kerri Hurman

"Had an absolutely delicious lunch here today. $11.50 for what they called 'donburi'. There was easy guidance on how to assemble my lunch: I got to..."

Katerina Turnu

"Good selection of Japanese and Korean specialties in a child friendly restaurant. Great atmosphere with excellent service! Certainly plan on..."

Ladyblueprint

"Really great buffet dinner! Wide variety of Korean dishes, sushi and soups. There's even fruit, coffee and dessert! Nice environment too,..."

E Z

"Small buffet restaurant, food was good and fresh. Not many options for bbq and hotpot, decent variety of hot foods. They are always busy and when i..."

M

"Great place and extremely affordable. It is BYO if you choose and one bill per table (no splitting). The staff are so attentive, often changing the..."

Crytos

"Hands down the best Korean bbq buffet. All you can eat & worth the money. They also offer hot pot and have their own shabu shabu mix. And the staff..."

Liliana Finau

"This restaurant was small and it was always busy. Group booking is a must. Food was good. Price $40/ person for dinner which includes bbq & small hot..."

mjn205

"Everything here is neat and clean. attentive service staff, they often change the baking paper even though we don't ask for it. The restaurant has..."

Chloe Dang

"The most amazing dinner experience we have had. The service was incredible from the minute we walked through the door, even though it’s a buffet..."

Ashley Corfield

"Good evening 👍 i recommended must be reserve before. Because many people..."

Let's go by Nong

"Good food options. Seem to cater to a maximum of 4 guests per table. We had 6 and was cramped into a corner. Constant movement to let people in and..."

Des Ryan

"We had a very good experience here. The food, the options and the price were all very good. To have both Korean BBQ and hot soup in the same place..."

Tali Rose

"Sorry I took the whole plate coz I love shrimps. The stewed beef is actually really nice but it seems people can’t be bothered removing the bones..."

Ray Qian

Sansui Japanese Cuisine

"The food here was amazing as was the show we got from the chef. The setting is pretty intimate as well, but allows you to enjoy the meal with your..."

Michael Davidson

"Located in Auckland's Stamford Plaza hotel, Kabuki is a well established Teppanyaki restaurant. Your personal chef uses best quality produce combined..."

Michael Corrigan

"Great service and great food. Excellent Teppanyaki experience with throwing and catching food. Skilled chefs and attentive service from the service..."

Kendrick Bong

"Firs time here. Took my fiancé for his BD. The cheff looked after him very well. He felt very special. The 'show'while cooking is fun, interactive..."

Andry G.

"Fiery dinner, delivered with a good amount of showmanship and drama. The food was nice, a salad to start followed by grilled vegetables, then prawns,..."

Peter Kinley

"Amazing experience. We completely love this place. The chefs are awesome. Good is out f the world but the dinning experience is great. Totally worth..."

sheeba lamba

"Love this place! Fantastic service, our chef was awesome (sorry forgot his name) , was really entertaining and the food was delicious!! It was my..."

Victoria Key

"We shared two dinners here with family. Both times the food was outstanding. The chefs do their best to cook individual meals, while entertaining..."

Diana Garbin

"On a Groupon voucher - the food was very tasty and the show was so funny, mum - 77 - had tears rolling down her face. For the teenagers in the family..."

Paul Garcia

"Great food, service and awesome..."

Estelle Thomas (Boeremeisie)

"Very nice food, scallop and eye fillet are sooooo fresh!! Please do try the plum wine, perfect match with the food. Chef is very entertaining, do not..."

For a Whale

"I took my family to Kabuki to celebrate a birthday. This is not a standard sit-down Japanese dining experience. It is highly entertaining; our chef,..."

Valerie Lim

"Awesome food and amazing experience! Loved every minute of it. They were lovely and catered to vegans. The chef's were hilarious and very talented...."

Hayley Courtenay

"Had my first Teppanyaki experience here and was not disappointed whatsoever. Had Agus as the chef/entertainment and was left in stitches throughout..."

Guy Pryor

"We had such a fantastic time at Kabuki. Our chef Jeffrey was amazing and made the best suggestions for our meal. It is entertaining, interesting and..."

Renee H

"I enjoyed the tsubaki meal plan especially the steak. The atmosphere was really lovely and the chef had a good sense of humour. Though the chairs..."

Danielle McClellan

"Went there tonight for the first time... AMAZING!!! Staff are so friendly, atmosphere is great and our chef was SUPERB!! Lots of fun and laughter......."

Sharleen Rapoto

"KABUKI is very special restaurant for me--- and unforgettable--!!! Last night my family enjoyed our 30th wedding anniversary's dinner with fantastic..."

Mi Jin Jung

Kura Sake Bar

"Great food!! I ordered the seafood lovers Donburi and it was fantastic, the salmon was delicious. There was a nice atomashphere with a fireplace and..."

Jasmin Bull

"Found this in place by accident! What a hidden jewel! Dood was wonderful and the atmosphere was genuine. Food was authentic and great care was put..."

Rachel Adams

"Amazing food. Will definitely go back again. Highly recommend the steak, it's so tender and full of..."

Abigail Ong

"We had a very nice meal last week at Kura, we chose a range of small dishes including the pictured Prawan Gyoza and Takowasabi (felt the octopus was..."

Ashlee Hutchinson

"Kura is an absolute delight. We popped in for a quick dinner before a show at the Civic and were very impressed with both the quality of the food..."

Phil SHEEHAN

"Happy friendly staff, very welcoming. Great food and excellent location to where we were staying. We really enjoyed our time here. We were actually..."

Ben W

"A really good Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Environment is unique and atmosphere is special. Will recommend to my friends who are visiting..."

c l s

"This restaurant is an institution for good reason - but specifically for me - it’s ALL about the wasabi they use with the sushi - it’s fresh,..."

Brent Burge

"This place has many delicious food and excellent atmosphere. Service is very nice and the proce is..."

Seita

"Good service and great food Place was very cosy too. Sashimi was fresh and the wasabi was..."

Dean Ching Yee

Nakayoshi Japanese Cuisine

"Tokyo Nakayoshi is located next to the Elephant House, at where Karin was a few years ago. We had a voucher ($29 for 2) & were happy to try out its..."

STRADS

"We had dinner at Nakayoshi and it was excellent. The food was all presented beautifully (especially the fried prawn) and tasted incredible. Lovely..."

Bec

"Purchased the $29.00 for two of Japanese hot stone beef stake lunch set vouchers on Grab**e. It includes miso / green salad / sushi / stone beef..."

Michelle Hwang

"3.5/5.0 for food and 4.5/5.0 for service.The waitress is really soft and nice person, taking care of clients and you will feel Japanese style..."

Flora

"This place is awesome! Came here several times already and I was happy with every part of it! The udon noodles were tasty and beautifully presented...."

Sherry

"Great Atmosphere. They do happy hours in the evening. We came here without a booking on our way to another event. We had the deep fried Camembert,..."

Kezia Lobo

"Got given a voucher for the 8 course degusation for Xmas, which was great as we'd never been before.Absolutely amazing meal - one little..."

Aaron Nagel

"With the end of 2014 in sight, Sarah and Yatchi from the Auckland Zomato Team invited me for chat over coffee at Chuffed. Sipping the last..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Thanks to a voucher from Zomato, we checked out Nakayoshi the other night and really enjoyed ourselves.Nakayoshi serves modern Japanese cuisine..."

Rice & Kai

"Something my husband said a lot during this meal was "usually". Usually, upstairs restaurants don't have beautiful galleries. Usually Orion isn't on..."

Kristy Sorrell

"I came here to enjoy a nice dinner out with friends because it was recommended to me by one of my colleagues. I have a genuine appreciation for..."

Gill Chang

"A really good Japanese restaurant. Offering both more authentic and fusion dining experience. The sashimi was fresh, and the portion is good for its..."

TinaS

"I have been there few times. Great food and service. Used to been Karin Japanese Restaurant, but changed to this lovely new fusion Japanese style..."

Bridget Jones

"My partner and I enjoyed the degustation menu a lot! Food were well presented without compromising the taste. Everything was exceptional, kudos to..."

Bobby Anderson

"Quite little place, good for catching up with friends while having a bite. Excellent food. Their sushi rolls taste much better than the ones from the..."

Le Zhang

"I had a lovely evening with my best friends. It is a very nice and quiet place. Food is delicious. Teriyaki chicken and short beef ribs are my..."

Soudout

"This is absolutely my favorite Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Authentic Japanese food in high quality. Price is reasonable. The owners has run this..."

Rikki Mitchell Family

Gary Wilson

"I visited this restaurant with my family for dinner.The restaurant is quite clean and unique. Sashimi and sushi set is very fresh and yummy. It is..."

Eric Kim

"My favourite place for Japanese food. Gion offers a wide range of dishes and all are of top quality and made with incredibly fresh ingredients. I..."

Lauren Okabe-Fox

"Been here a couple times now. The Gion Special sashimi looked amazing and tasted even better! Also had some A5 wagyu sirloin, chicken katsu and many..."

Alex Leong

"Excellent quality food, Service is OK no one smiles and welcomes you. The lady who took our order was so grumpy but the young lady who brought our..."

Nav Jote

"Amazing service and atmosphere. Were here for our Wedding dinner and it was fantastic. They even gave us a little parting gift. We knew the food was..."

Rochelle Aird

"We came here the other day for lunch. We had the bento lunch, spicy karaage and the teriyaki beef. The beef was very good and tender and juicy. ..."

Wilson Shum

"30 June 2020: Had a lovely dinner at this restaurant for the first time. This is the first place where we were explicitly asked to scan the QR. The..."

Rising Star

"Was probably one of the most delicious and authentic Japanese restaurants I have been to! Amazing aesthetics and atmosphere I love how the employees..."

Jane Xu

"The GoodJapanese food in Akl Recommend ⬇️ 1.Sashimi 🍣 (must order) so delicious 2.Chawan Mushi (must order) is so delicious! 3.TATAKI is the..."

iok cool

"My second time to Gion tonight since 7 years ago as I live in Melbourne. Totally love the food very much. Freshness and the best quality you can get...."

demi Chor

"Great japanese experience, had teriyaki don, agadashi tofu and it was amazing, a bit pricey but worth..."

Charles Andrew

"Fabulous food. Beautiful fresh salmon that melted in your mouth. Four of us had bento boxes after salmon avocado sushi, all thought bento had a good..."

Cheryl Campbell

"Absolutely love this place! The Japanese steak was amazing and the sashimi was fresh. My favorite was the drinks here! If you are someone love sweet..."

Ching Hu

"We had Katsu bento box & Special lunch selection- Salmon Teriyaki with mixed sashimi Foods were nice. We might go again, if we crave for Japanes..."

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Soul Sushi Newmarket

87/100 (119 ratings)

Restaurants

Sushi

"Had the Teriyaki Chicken Donburi from Milford. Rice with lots of fresh vegetables topped with tender chicken and a poached egg. Yum and all for $10..."

Wendy Tier

"Enjoyed the Best sushi I've eaten at the Milford store, free miso soup to..."

Sandy Foster

"Best place to get lunch if you work around new market . They have a daily special for 12 bucks. Tasty and affordable where the service is good as..."

Vikram Bhatia

"I'm not sure about the other dishes but the Chicken Teriyaki is pretty decent here. The prices are also very reasonable. The only drawback is that a..."

Jay

"The sushi and rolls were average. However I did really enjoy the prawn bar and takoyaki. I reckon the price was a bit steep though for the food...."

New Windsor

"I love eating at places that have a lot to look at! It really adds to the dinning experience! So creative with the pages of manga! The food..."

Hasiba Zareh

"Soul Sushi has my vote for best Karaage chicken! Yumm! Can’t get enough of the wasabi mayo too. Always busy at lunchtime, a good sign, but they..."

Louise Heather

"This is one of my local sushi places, but considering I don't like sushi it was odd I ended up here.Anyway this place always seems to be really..."

KG

"Slimy I am still learning new Zaland English words like brow and sweeet, so please forgiveness cry. Since moving to my house to Newmarket near ther..."

Carra Boucup

JungYun Lee

"Not your normal sushi place, but with 3 others to choose from on Carlton Gore rd they have to be.Their hot bowls are popular with the chicken..."

Jaffa

"I like Soul Sushi because it’s cheaper than &Sushi but more premium than what you get at the mall.Great range of sushi with friendly..."

Raymond Tiong

"I heard there is new sushi shop in Newmarket so I came here for my lunch. It was really great experience for me. Their sushi looks yummy, really well..."

Ken

"Yet Another new sushi joint popped up here in the sushi capital of Numarket, NZ.. located in a former wine store on Carlton Gore road, i had the..."

Diner8Here

"Soul Sushi in Newmarket is a gorgeous sushi bar to visit for a quick lunch. The cafe is very stylish looking with ample seating inside and outside. ..."

Taylar W

"Awesome Spicy Chicken Don special. If you are looking for a fantastic sushi lunch this is the place to try. I little bit off the shopping area but..."

Nick Nicholls

"What a great find! Great selection of pre-made sushi and deep fried Japanese snacks. I love the interior. Would go back again for another..."

Vicente YE

"Awesome Donburi! The place feels comfortable and the food just taste awesome. I have been ordering Chasu Don all the time! The price is quite..."

Constantino Co

"There are various varieties of sushi. It is fresh and delicious.Hot food is also excellent...."

SU

"Great sushi, not to expensive. Would..."

Codie Vincent

"The food is a step up from other Japanese restaurants in the same area. There is a selection be of sushi, hot treats and a menu. The Chicken Katsu..."

Cherie Player

"Very nice and authentic Japanese food. Great service from all staff. Highly recommended. Get much better quality Japanese food with slightly higher..."

Rick Reef

"Great food tried it once and I'm always going..."

YuriF

"Excellent spot for a quick lunch with a fantastic modern atmosphere. Delicious sushi and delectable skewers. Also an a la carte menu..."

Nick Roum

"Donburi is really good! great selection of sushi as well . Decent prices. Staff are..."

J Moore

"Im a regular here and it is One of the best sushi places, variety and presentation are..."

Fiona Tariro

"Great lunch venue with daily special on different rice bowls, super busy during lunch. Avoid the queue and go early before 12pm or after..."

G Tan (Gesky)

"One of the best places for Japanese work during lunch hours, has a daily special and it's like $12 for a hearty..."

vikram bhatia

"Went to get some noodles, they forgot my order, but made an apology with full refund and still served me the noodles. Thank you, it was a great..."

Frank Zhang

"Please come back I miss you daily specials and sushi. The other local sushi shops come no where near to the quality you guys..."

Dave Laurence

"Often has special deals. Upscale sushi - much more upmarket than somewhere like St..."

Kendrick Bong

"Nice selection of premade sushi and similar plus hot..."

Karin Curran

Sushi Gallery

"My go to sushi place when I visit Whangaparoa. Sushi is fresh and delicious. They also have heaps of options so there's something for everyone. Hot..."

Payal Raro

"Had the Chicken Katsu Don and Chicken Soy Ramen. Both quite good for the price. Very friendly service. They did get the ramen order slightly wrong..."

Reinhart Bate

"Their varity of individual sushi and other dishes, like bento, are incredible. Super friendly as well and very affordable. Great place for a quick..."

Nicole

"Hands down best sushi restaurant on the coast. Great prices and the staff are always very friendly. Only downsides are that most of the food is gone..."

Ash Williams

"I love this sushi place. Staff are always super friendly, the sushi is great quality the Bento never ceases to delight. A great place to pop into for..."

Anna Regina

"What you see is what you get. Sushi is very good overall, soup (except Miso) is not perfect. The place has its atmosphere, staff is nice. You have to..."

Attila The Hun

"Staff are lovely, LOVELY food so so delicious :) miso is yum and and so is sushi!! Always fresh and always good, staff are willing to make to order..."

Jenny Abraham

"Have been here a few times for both takeaway and eat in. Came tonight for a quick dinner with my son. It was early and we were the on people in the..."

Lisa Reynolds

"After having dinner here the other night my partner and I realised how we should be ordering sushi gallery's chicken Katsu a lot more often because..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Favourite sushi place ever! I go here at least twice a week, the sushi is always so fresh and if they don't have what you want they will make it for..."

Michaela

"Wonderful, lovely staff paired with super fresh sushi is a winner for me! We quite often go to this restaurant because the price is right and the..."

Chloe Hamilton

"Incredible sushi among other menu options, great value for money as well as adequate amounts of sushi to choose from. Customer service is very kind..."

Brianna

"Regular Customers.Excellent service and atmosphere. Food definitely value for money, the staff are always friendly on approach and the food..."

Lisa Đỗ

"Great Japanese Food - the selection of Sushi and Sushimi is beautifully presented and delicious. They even offered to make us up a gorgeous platter..."

Trish

"Excellent food well priced and presented. Lovely atmosphere and good..."

Steve Braddock

"Best sushi place on the coast period. Nice selection and great value, staff are friendly and they keep the place very tidy. My only gripe is that..."

Daniel (Dreamspider)

"I'm from Korea, so I missed food made from rice. I ordered the chicken katsu don. It's the taste I..."

hs p

"I get my sushi from here every week. It is super fresh and absolutely delicious. Best on the coast by far. The staff are lovely and friendly. Try..."

Penny Slater

"I have never had a bad experience, meal or feeling in this restaurant. My favourite sushi in Auckland hands..."

Matt

"Yummy fresh sushi options great service will be..."

Sharleen Peteru

"Lovely sushi, will be my go to..."

J Milton

"Thank you, your food is always fresh & delicious. Never dissapoints. Highly..."

RogerandMarlene Penrose

"Absolutely the best sushi I’ve had actually in Auckland full stop and I eat a lot of sushi and been here for 5..."

Larissa Robinson

"Good sushi and very friendly staff! One of my favourite sushi places in the area!!..."

Miimii D.

"The best sushi for absolutely miles. Fresh daily and amazing team too! I drive past many sushi shops to get to this..."

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Cocoro

Wheelchair Accessible

"I chose to come here with my husband last weekend for my birthday. We were immediately greeted warmly upon arrival and showed to our seats. The..."

Auds

"Absolutely great service and delicious food!..."

Emmaus Courtney

"I have been hankering to get to Cocoro for years now and a 10th wedding anniversary seemed to be an appropriate occasion!! This meal did not..."

Imprzv

"The second time back to Cocoro, I still love their food and amazing customer service! Sashimi platter is definitely their signature IG pose but their..."

Ashley Tran

"My favorite restaurant in Auckland! The price can be more friendly but I still think it’s worth that...."

Ariel

"Thanks guys, an amazing set lunch -..."

Ben

"Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food was delicious and the wine and sake pairings were also great. Possibly the nicest Japanese food I have had..."

L.B.

"Amazing food. Beautifully presented. IMO, one of the best Japanese restaurants in..."

Allan Chin

"This is my third review on @cocoro_restaurant. 🍱A variety of dishes were ordered from their a la carte menu and I’ll be reviewing them one by..."

Pandadrools

"Came here today with my family (inc. my little baby). They graciously allowed for the presence of my wee little one to join us for lunch. I was quite..."

Sheila Putri

"We ordered their degustation menu. The food was delicately presented and each course had a story. The highlight was 10/10 the beef. It was soft and..."

Dxlche

"Lovely meal at Cocoro. We splurged and ordered the Signature Sashimi Platter for the four of us. This was well worth it, great WHOA..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Beautiful sashimi platter the tuna was super amazing, the wagyu beef were done perfectly. Personally I didn’t like the oyster tempura because it..."

888

"My favorite Japanese restaurant in NZ. Their ingredients are always so fresh. Great variety of sashimi, nigiri and other Japanese dishes. You can..."

Lucy

"That wagyu beef was amazing!!! The spiced banana in tempura batter was actually quite nice and the pairing with the ice cream made it great. Also had..."

#fatlyfe

"Everything is just perfection from the friendly staff, craft cocktails and amazing food. Everything was so tasty! It is perfect for large groups as..."

Jack Elba

"Friendly and professional servers. Great food really. Only complaint is paper serviettes poor quality and chairs weren’t so comfortable. It was the..."

Chris L

"Cocoro has always been a restaurant I wanted to visit as I see amazing photos of the sashimi platter posted on social media from time to time. It is..."

Jenny Da

"Came back for lunch and I was not disappointed. Assorted Sashimi don was amazingly fresh. Steamed eggs with giant Hokkaido scallops. Tasty and..."

"Ambience was relaxed but intimate, food was exceptional. We had the degustation menu which had a nice range of hot and cold dishes and we washed it..."

Gus

"We went there for our wedding anniversary celebration. Beautiful and fresh food, nice presentation. A bit pricy but worth it. Special flavor and..."

LisaH

"Their food were great, very tasty and different combinations which I never tasted before, they are so delicious and beautiful representation. Their..."

Trizie Tran

"I love this place. I dream of eating the food here. If you like Japanese food that is outside the standard fare this is great. Lovely..."

Karen Betsubara

"Got off work at the last minute and needed a nice place to go for the mrs birthday, this place ticked the boxes. They don't require advance booking..."

Jeffie

"Sashimi taste fresh, nice and tender beef sirloin served with rich flavour homemade sauce, also it has a romantic environment such as a nice place..."

Ao Chen

"I love the sashimi, it was amazing! But for two people it is way too much. Good atmosphere, good service. Will come back to try something..."

Anna Lo

"1-2 months lead time for a table in weekends. Outstanding food. Service really good. Amended degustation for one of our guests. We did wine matching..."

Jasmine

"Cocoro is one of the best dining experiences in Auckland.Humble and professional service, incredibly fresh and creative food.Sustainably..."

Angela Kay Street

"I had a very pleasant dining experience here with two others for the chef's 8 course degustation at 6pm on a Friday. The menu is slightly different..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Brought my dad here for his first ever degustation and was glad he enjoyed it very much. I ensured him even though they were small portions of food,..."

ShoRt

"Awesome! Came here for my bday yesterday! Great food, good sake, fab service! We had tempura oysters, and their lunch set with sake pairing...."

MrsSelwyn

"I feel I can't really be too picky with my review as I'm not a huge seafood lover so basing some of my opinions off my other half as he is. We ha the..."

Niamh Slattery

"Took J here for his birthday and ordered the degustation menu. Quite hidden however there is parking all along the street. Walking in, the ambiance..."

C & J

"Came here to celebrate Valentines Day. It was recommended by the waitress that we try the Omotenashi Degustation Menu as it was our first visit. We..."

Priscilla Khang

"Cozy place with amazing food served. Reasonable price and good good service. Definitely the good choice to go if you ever want some Japanese..."

Will

"Had really lovely time here yesterday, me and my partner had Degustation course meal as a dinner. The staff memebers were so kind and informative,..."

Shazza

"Simply the best Japanese fine dining restaurant in Auckland, excellent customer service and great presentation 👍🏼⛩🎎🎏🎉🍾 every meal..."

Cecilia Wu

"Suddenly wanted to try here for the first time this morning. Very surprised to find out that it is not situated on a main road, despite its..."

Maggie H.

"My best friend took me here for my birthday and I just have to say this place does the best Japanese food in auckland. We ordered sushi and sashimi..."

Jenny Son

"I was just gonna pick some place random in Ponsonby for dinner last night. We walked pass Cocoro, thinking "alright~ baby it's you!" They..."

Evelyn Chen

"Visited this restaurant last year for an anniversary. The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing - the staff is very accomodating and adjusted..."

Kaash

"Visited there for lunch on last Saturday. Ordered one $50.00 short course lunch, I chose four courses below.1. Two small welcome dishes -..."

Michelle Hwang

"One of the premier Japanese restaurants in Auckland. The service and food is top notch.I had the pleasure of taking my family here for dinner a..."

Av

"The sashimi here is really fresh and the dessert plating was super pretty (the desserts itself were yummy too 😃). My brother and I picked the $50..."

Melissa

"Cocoro offers authentic but modern Japanese cuisine at a fine dining standard. I dined here a couple months ago and decided to order off the A La..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Having degustation dinner with group of 7, the food is amazing and service is top class. The food nicely cooked and so fresh. The salmon was my..."

Ryan Wong

"Just visited this place and I have to say its a must visit for Japanese cuisine. Fantastic fish selection and style. We had the deguestation and..."

Sarah Allen

"It's good to find a Japanese restaurant that that has its own chef created menu. Loved the different dishes along with the Japanese beers. Would..."

Chumq

"So as our first attempt to review all of the Metro top 50 restaurants (it'll take us a couple of years) we thought we'd head to Cocoro in..."

Kegsy

"amazing place. recommend highly. attentive staff, food very subtle. we had the set lunch and was fabulous. nice..."

Colette Adrian

"Food was excellent and as fresh as possible. The dishes were big enough. The price for a glass of wine is really reasonable. The music could be a few..."

Jr

"We went to Cocoro for a special occasion and had very conflicting experience from the restaurant.Firstly, the food was beautiful. We..."

Cindy Wu

"It's best to book the table before going there, or you can only sit in the long table sharing with others.The dishes are very delicate,..."

Ruth

"My friends and I came to have the set menu, apparently if we wanted to book that was the only menu we can have. The meal was amazing. Top quality..."

Lesley Chen

"Nice set-up, nice environment, friendly staff, fresh ingredients. I loved how the chef has a theme/story for every dish and the staff explained what..."

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"Beyond imagine to describe a true culinary art.Degustation menu at its best.When you think Japanese cuisine and think style contemporary..."

Globalfoodlover

"Cocoro is bliss. We visited on a chilly Friday evening, with a booking for 7pm having specifically requested their vegan degustation menu. This in..."

Ashlee Adams

"If u find Cocoro is located on such a quiet street while it's well known, u will easily know the food is fantastic. friendly staff & Morden..."

Flora

"What a teat to dine inn if you like Japanese cousin. . I love theirs set menu and seafood platter a lot. All food is a state of art really. Must go..."

Katerina

"My boyfriend and I sampled the degustation menu here the other evening for my birthday. We added the chef's sashimi and the sake/wine..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Sashimi galore if you opt for the signature platter. Would recommend to share with more than the suggested two people. The reservation system is a..."

Rachel

"Cocoro strikes (for me) the perfect balance between creativity and not ruining a classic. Many highly rated Japanese restaurants in Auckland are..."

Gentlepig

"Without a doubt 'nz best Japanese restaurant by a country mile.Ok so you may pay more than your average Japanese, but let's face the truth,..."

Michael

"Cocoro has been on my 'must visit' list for quite some time now, and it was almost at the point where the anticipation had transformed into..."

Bri DiMattina

"One of our family favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. The restaurant was very high end, romantic set up. They served very authentic..."

Cindy Ong

"Saturday lunchtime and Cocoro was humming, we got one of the last tables. Although busy the food was to the normal very high standard, the lunchtime..."

Tane Nui

"Had high expectations before coming here; had been to a restaurant the chef was prior to here and loved the food. This place serves what I think is..."

FoodiePhysician

"I love Japanese, and this was definitely a great place to have dinner. we had the Omentanshi Degustation dinner. Every dish that came out was like a..."

Vitale Eti

"I love Japanese food & this being a fine dining one appealed to my partner, so we decided to give it a try. Food was pretty good. Tried a few..."

Anita Zahoor

"It's been a while since I'd last been to Cocoro, so I wasn't sure if it would be as good as I remembered. I was glad that I wasn't..."

Rice & Kai

"I was taken here for my birthday. Nice place to go for an intimate dinner. Lovely presented food. Great Japanese food. A bit pricey but was worth..."

Angela Trigg

"Cocoro offers the best Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Have dined here regularly for lunch and dinner since its opening. Its an absolute standout for..."

Marea Graves

"Just had a beautiful lunch at Cocoro. I was extremely impressed with the service, of course their food, but mostly to the attention to detail on each..."

Jemma

"We ate here recently with their $85 degustation menu.The service was EXCELLENT. As good as (or better) that any restaurant I have been to...."

RH

"As much as I love the Tanuki's and Nishiki's of this world, Cocoro is classy, modern and authentic. Shared several dishes from their a la carte menu..."

Charles Pludthura

"I went here for a recent birthday dinner with my husband. We had the degustation. It was simply the best Japanese food I have ever eaten. Everything..."

Wendy Tighe Umbers

"Had dinner there two days ago. Took the menu. Food was really good. Presentation is fantastic. Good value for money. It is definitely worth a try for..."

Herby Segmuller

"Great service ! Great food ! Went there tonight for late Mother's Day dinner, heard about Cocoro a lot lately and wanted to try! and it was..."

Jennifer Huang

"My son took me here for Mothers Day treat. How special did I feel? He knows I don't eat huge amounts and this was perfect. Before arriving he said..."

Julia

"Great flavours, beautifully presented dishes and really novel items are served at this slick restaurant. Nice details too, like giving you a hot..."

NomNomPanda

"had lunch with friends last weekend. lunch menu price was less than we expected. nice menu and presentation, and of course the taste too! service..."

C-force

"Absolutely amazing! Service was fantastic, food and drinks arrived promptly. We had the degustation, with matching wines and sake. I'm new to sake so..."

Rita Cunningham

"I could not recommend this restaurant enough. We headed a long for the Saturday night Omotenashi degustation dinner. It was an amazing food journey..."

David Boshier

"I stumbled upon Cocoro by accident - I walked by and it caught my attention so I talked my friend into having dinner there and we were in for a..."

Peter B.

"Order in advice for the Sashimi and sushi course !! This is our number one choice for fancy dinner out location..."

Henry Chiang

Erxin Shang

"My first visit and the food was stunning. Was lucky to be at a wine tasting for pyramid valley wines and the 2 together were..."

David

"I promised this review a while ago, but lack of any photography kept me from posting it. On the bright side this has given me an excuse to go back..."

Trace

"I must say, their service was truly professional. The atmosphere was wonderfully subtle. The food exceeded my expectations, with each dish being..."

Stace

"An amazing dinner at Cocoro. We felt the food was very fresh and the flavours were carefully executed. Some reviews I have read have mentioned that..."

Anita Chang

"Went here for lunch. We ordered signature sashimi plate and wow, it was amazing selection of fishes, prawns, shells. Their dishes are very delicious...."

Pavel Valenta

"I enjoy my stay here and good food. Would be near 5 if disregarding the price. I like the presentation of the appetiser Flavours: wasabi, smokey,..."

Jordan Balintac

"I have seen a lots of review about this restaurant is not kids friendly on social media, I need to say that's false. We took our 2 year old daughter..."

Alan Cao

"I had the best Japanese food outside of Japan at this restaurant. 10/10 highly..."

Loa Morrissey

"Honestly, this is the most expensive meal we’ve ever had. We enjoyed the meal very much for our special occasion. Very delicious food and nice..."

Seita

"The best Japanese in Auckland. A unique experience and totally worth it. So many things we ate. The stand out to me was scallops, so chuch and creamy..."

frazer bond

"Cocoro is flawless in every aspect! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. This restaurant is recommended if you love Japanese food and seafood. The..."

Dan H

"One of the best Japanese food we have tried in the whole of New Zealand. We came in for lunch and went for the set menu. It had a bit of everything..."

Leander Yohanes

"Went for the deguststion menu. The service was superb and the food on offer had a huge amount of different and unique flavors. Only thing that just..."

Nikola Jaksic

"Probably one of the best if not the best Japanese in Auckland. One of our go to favourite restaurants. All of the dishes are fresh and beautifully..."

Ranga S

"Subtle and thoughtful fine dining with a Japanese twist - well worth a visit. The degustation is terrific, with each dish highlighting a different..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Delectable, fresh and unique dishes. The best Japanese weve had since we were in..."

Roger Ramjet

Japanese Cafe Janken

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Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Was wowed by their vegetarian and gluten free options so had to give it a try! The tahini tofu entree was spectacular, as was the vegetable sushi..."

Elise D

"My favourite thing about the restaurant is the friendly staff - they refill your water jug as soon as it's empty and they bring out 3 spoons along..."

Suz

"Usually two things come to mind when speaking of Japanese food. There’s the highly vinegar-y sushi packs with cold, tightly-packed rice from food..."

Husk Creative

"Booked for 10 people earlier in October for a birthday dinner. Excellent vegan options meant that everyone, including myself could be catered for...."

Sam Diprose

"Amazing vegan options!! I would 100% recommend the eggplant bao buns to anyone visiting - they are delicious! edamame beans and the vegan tonkatsu..."

Belle

"We shared a selection of vegetarian small dishes between two of us. The cold starter of shitake and eggplant was beautiful, the savoury kumara mochi..."

Karen B

"What a lovely little gem. We made a booking last minute and got a table on a Friday night. For entrees, we had steamed buns with eggplant and beef..."

Felicia

"Vegan Japanese food. Is there anything better?! We ordered the teriyaki savoury mochi, tofu bao, kumara noodles, soy brûlée and praline ice cream...."

Mya S

"Lovely little restaurant, with nice ‘date night’ ambience. Great and friendly service and yummy food. They had a organic Kaipara Oysters special..."

C

"Came here for dinner. It’s a small place so probably have been better if we had booked but as we came when they opened there was space. We..."

Dxlche

"Heard so many good things about Janken... Thus, the visit.They do live up to their reputation - fantastic service, delicious food, and the..."

Jade Lim

"Got a few of the vegan options. A steamed vegetable dish with a hot creamy (tofu?) sauce under a flame to keep warm, tofu bao, vegetable sushi roll..."

Hayden Parkinson

"Had a lovely casual dinner here on a weeknight. Even for a wednesday it was full by around 7.30, some tables reserved. There were a few walk ins..."

Lucyeatsakld

"What not to love about Janken. Amazingly friendly service (really 10 out of 10, everyone was really helpful and their attention to details are extra..."

Jessica Halim

"A lovely restaurant run by very friendly Japanese people, offering authentic Japanese food with the fresh and organic ingredients! It's sooo good we..."

Misscocolitten

"The best thing about eating here is the excellent service. I really appreciated how attentive and friendly the staff were. And the food was..."

Purita Mok

"Enjoyed a delicious dinner here! The food was fresh and presented well, and the service was great. Cannot wait to go back and try the rest of their..."

Paara Maireroa

"One of the best vegan restaurants I've ever been to in my life. A good portion of the menu is vegan and all the desserts are vegan and don't contain..."

Aimee.

"Beautiful local Japanese restaurant near the BP service station in Herne Bay. Lots of unique & traditional dishes.We ordered the Ginger lamb and..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Great food Great service!Must try their lunch set menu. Its delicious.I will definitely go back to try dinner menu.Be in mind..."

JungYun Lee

"Love this place SO much!! Epic vegan options, amazing food, great service, nice little atmosphere. Really happy I found this one!! The tofu steamed..."

Jess A

"Visited the place for lunch today with wife. Ordered the set menu, one with tofu and the other with salmon. Both were beautifully presented and the..."

Jk

"Janken is great for veggos as there are tonnes of appetising vegetarian options. I found it hard to cull from my list after scanning the menu - I..."

Deb Ra

"Came here with a group of friends who liked the chilled Modern Jap ambience. The food was great however I have to say that it is a little steep..."

Eat Nom Bliss

"Janken never fails to tickle my tastebuds and delight my vegetable-loving palate. Located in a little glass-front store on Jervois Road, it's my..."

Ashlee Adams

"The service is really good, so is the location. The vegan streamed buns are worth going in for, they are amazing. The vegan crock pot is not good,..."

Jessia

"Amazing food and service! First time here but the food is really fresh and delicious :) the chicken is really good and tender. Definelty will come..."

Jo

"LOVE this place. Relaxing Music. Polite , efficient Cust Service. Food was yummy. I had the Tofu Hot Pot. Love that they have Vegan Options also as..."

Coz I Can

"The desserts are insane! Also vegan, gluten free and sugar free!!! Sounds too good to be true! Can honestly say they were the best vegan desserts I..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Recently came back from a trip to Japan and was missing Japanese food. Janken outdoes itself- has vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and meat options,..."

A

"I love everything about Janken. I eat here at least 2 times per week. Always high standards. Clean, fresh food. GMO free, GF options and Line Caught ..."

Jacinta Duncan

"First time at Janken was for friends birthday we were sitting on a big shared table at the entrance. It was such a good table for a gathering of 6 of..."

Sophie Batten

"Have not experienced the full wonder of Janken yet but oh man I was so impressed w their mango sushi roll I had last night. Juicy as and good..."

Gemma

"One of our Favourite Japanese Restaurants in Auckland!Great atmosphere, the service is impeccable, we are always treated like friends coming to..."

Bobbie Gray

"I love this restaurant! Great food with plenty of options for vegans/vegetarians throughout the entire menu. The food is delicious, service is very..."

Alei Haynes

"I'm a Japanese but I don't go any Japanese restaurant in Auckland except Janken. It's real Japanese foods. I had a lunch set which come with salad,..."

FS

"I am hopelessly impressed with Janken. Their small space is well utilised and beautifully presented. The waiter I had (a very kind..."

Gem McLeod

"Just in front of the bus stop on Jervois road, Janken is extremely easy to get to ( especially from uni) :D After many months of wanting to come..."

Kellie Lee

"Jakes is a nice homely Japanese restraint with a wide range of delicious food! And the service is lovely! I am a sucker for Japanese..."

Rosa

"Discovering new (well, to us) Japanese restaurants is always a bonus and my dining companions and I were rather surprised that it took us this long..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Wow, what can I say. I came here for lunch and it well exceeded my expectations. I ordered the vegan dish they had on offer which was tofu and..."

Veganista

"Two of my girlfriends are gf/df and one is vegetarian so we are always on the hunt for something that can meet all our needs. We found Janken after..."

Anna Hinehou

"very decent Japanese cuisine. Lovely and fresh. The staff were incredibly friendly and loveable and made the overall experience that much..."

Sam Focas

"Busy place on Sat night. We had the pork belly buns, salmon, chicken casserole and the portobella Tsukini. Thought expensive compared with other..."

RM

"Nice for something different, but I felt there could be more choices. Did really like the free range pork bus, but maybe a little more..."

Sonya Thorpe

"FAVOURITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT! been here once and it has stuck with me ever since.... i love Japanese food but this is something so warm and..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"The food here is great! Went for a nice birthday dinner, shared a selection ofEntrees with my husband andA slice of the Dark Chocolate..."

Hope McGuire

"Hmmm yum! Simple, clean and fresh food. We ordered the chicken hot pot, beef tataki, buns, soba noodle salad and salmon. We first though everything..."

Bettina Tran

"Excellent Japanese food served with precision and care. Definitely not your usual cheap and cheerful Japanese and the price reflects this, but well..."

Jo Y

"Super friendly and polite service from our smiling waitress. The lunch menu is restricted to a few items and a special. This is not a foldout menu..."

David Boshier

"Janken has to be one if the best up and coming restaurants in Auckland. I think a lot of Japanese restaurants will want to learn from this new type..."

Nick Grainger

"Best Restaurant I have been to for a very long time, service was awesome, the prices where very reasonable. The place was very clean and tidy and the..."

Bret Glazer

"We have been twice and drive over from Parnell....will go again soon. The sushi portions are very generous and filling....the food is tasty and if..."

Tanya Unkovich

"We had a great dinner at Janken. The food was amazing and so healthy. Really enjoyed the sushi, salmon and the delicious pork belly steamed buns,..."

Kate McEntee

"I popped into Janken for a quick bite to eat on my own and was warmly greeted by the friendly counter staff and smiles from the kitchen too. I..."

Tom Rowlandson

"I had a great lunch in Janken Restaurant located in Herne Bay.All food are so healthy and very tasty.I can say they serve the best..."

Chris P

"As a gluten free vegan I usually don't get to choose from many options on a menu, however, the Janken menu is amazing. I will definitely be back as..."

Holly Riverton

"This is a favourite local breakfast spot. They specialise in vegetarian and vegan Japanese inspired food. A lot of the produce is organic with an..."

Ben Jurisich

"This place is divine! The staff is really friendly and caring, the service is super fast, good choice of music ..nice and relaxing ...not crazy..."

Valeria Aastha

"We were very lucky to find this gem of a Japanese eatery. Very impressed with the quality of the food and novel touches. The mochi rolls, chicken..."

Ed McDonald

"Delicious homemade style Japanese food & many vegan options! Recommend: Vegan curry bowl. I am usually non-vegan, but this vegan curry bowl was..."

Ju W

"Gorgeous food, loads of delicious gluten free, vegan options here. The buckwheat GF waffles, both savoury (tofu & tempeh) & sweet (creme brulee) are..."

Sheryl Leonard-Schlitter

"Spot on, brilliant food. Vegan friendly. I consider myself more on the negative side of reviewing BUT Janken has shocked me. There is nothing to..."

Bianca T

"Amazing. The vegan options here are out of this world. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly, the vibe is great, and I always look forward to..."

Jasmin Bull

"Have been longing to come to this authentic Japanese restaurant. Brought the whole family plus 2 friends. Ordered kid menu for our children. My..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Very lucky to find this gem of a Japanese Cafe. Very impressed with the quality of the..."

Sivehoing Ly

"Favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Wonderful staff, delicious food and great presentation. Really love the vegan options - hot pot, ramen and..."

Sylvia

"All Beautiful healthy food !! Black sesame waffles were so gooood😋 Crispy outside, squishy in middle, unbelievable that’s gluten free. Black..."

Yuyu

"One of our favourite vegan restaurants. Yummy, healthy food, beautiful plating, nice..."

Maggie Chen

"The most amazing food and such loving staff! Can’t get enough of them! 5 star quality vegan and gluten free..."

Rebecca

"Absolutely brilliant experience, everything was beyond our expectations. Great service, amazing ambience and even better food. We had the karaage..."

Alex

"Highly recommend Janken if you want a good, clean Japanese meal. Whether it’s the hot pot, wagyu don, or salmon dish, this place doesn’t..."

Ben Ch

"I wandered into this lovely little Ponsonby restaurant as a result of reading a review. And we've been back at least twenty times. The food is fresh,..."

Sean DSouza

"This was the absolute highlight of our Auckland trip in regards to food! Absolutely everything we had was delicious. Half of the food is vegan and..."

Izabel

"Gorgeous decor and food brilliant service. This is an absolute delight to visit..."

Etomia Wilson

Yokoso

"Delicious food, the bento boxes are so good! Great price & friendly service with a smile. We'll definitely be back!..."

Lisa Munro

"Best sushi place in town. Really cool..."

Ximena Sarmiento Robeson

"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland. Also, the most friendliest staff ever..."

Priana Daniel

"Best sushi place in NZ! Friendly staff, my children and i love going here..."

Jo Buisson

"If you're looking for your new local sushi spot, look no further than Yokoso!!! It's an amazing family-owned restaurant with incredible food at an..."

Molly Gogas

"Have tried a few things from their menu and have greatly enjoyed everything so far. Their Salmon Avocado Sushi, Chicken Teriyaki Sushi and plain..."

C6vrm

"Me and my bestie popped in here this afternoon for a quick sushi date after school and were both quite happy with our sushi we got. She got the..."

Yana Petrenko

"one of my fav lunch place for more healthy lunch option within walking distance of work. they have attractive sushis on display. and can also order..."

Foodhunta

"Such yummy sushi!! Hidden little place I stumbled across and the ladies there were so friendly! It was a little pricey but the quality was definitely..."

Lizzie

"Cutest little Japanese restaurant, the atmosphere was authentic and calming. Really lovely lady who served us and the older man ended up singing a..."

Aria Mendes

"Came in tonight with the family for dinner. The tofu was flavourful and salad sauce was delicious. Karaage was deep fried perfectly. A variety of..."

Rosanne Choy

"Came here to grab a quick lunch and was greeted nicely. Small little restaurant but cute and charming. Picked out a few pieces of sushi to go and..."

Shar Young

"I would give it a 4.8/5 so rounding it up to 5/5!❤️: large variety of sushi and all sushi looked sooooo pretty. I especially like the black..."

The Poor Foodie

"Yokoso is small and cute, like eating in the owners dining room, great food with authentic home made freshness. The bento box is great dinner with..."

Sarah Wallis

"Our go-to for Japanese in Mt. Eden. The karaage don - which comes in chicken or prawn is my fav. Also recommended the yakisoba. Not much..."

Sandra Judy French

"My partner and I love eating at Yokoso. In a way, it has become a home-away-from-home of sorts in the sense we are always welcomed there with love,..."

Sonia Wilson

"Sushi is really yum and fresh, the amount of filling in each sushi is generous. There are some unique-looking ones and everything I've tried are..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"This used to be a regular lunch spot for me, and I have eaten their karaage chicken several dozen times, as well as much of the sushi menu. This is..."

Vitex

"Affordable, but I only enjoyed around half of the food in the vegetarian bento box. Next time will definitely try the tofu donburi. Pretty nice..."

Alana McConnell

"Sushi was very yummy compare to other sushi takeaways. Portion was good for hot food. Woody ambience with relaxing music. Food served promptly sushi..."

John Jung Ki Kim

"Despite the owners being Koreans, Yokoso has authentic and innovative Japanese food of all sorts of styles. The service is top notch, I always feel..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Yokoso is so cute. Always reminds me of a legit Japanese resturant with its interior. The customer service is great. The man in there is so sweet. I..."

Oones Connor

"Looking for good sushi look no further the tofu donburi is to die for sitting quietly on dominion road you don't realise how good it is to you try it..."

Ayaan

"Would highly recommend this place. Ordered the edamame beans, gyoza, yakisoba and chicken bento box to share between two and it all only cost $40!..."

Gabby

"Went for lunch here with a friend and I really like the interior of this place. It's nice and basic. The teriyaki bento box is just..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Despite being a small area in size it makes the most of it, everything is well presented and I love the sushi display at the window, lots of variety..."

Dyana Metson

"My kids love their sushi. A local so we often get takeaways for the kids. Sushi is nice, interesting varieties. They could improve on their..."

Varsha Paul

"Yokoso is such an excellent Japanese restaurant! It is my favourite. The food is simply delicious. Everything is fresh, flavoursome and..."

Cara

"I have eaten a lot of Sushi. Would have to say that Yokoso is the best so far. I get takeaway sushi twice a week from here and would highly recommend..."

Peter Taylor

"First caught my attention from the street with the yummy looking sushi as your walking past. Now I come here often, love the food here! Lovely staff,..."

Daniel Stewart

"Very friendly, very delicious, very reasonably priced, can't fault Yokoso! I've been in several times for sushi over lunch and have enjoyed every..."

Nick Turnbull

"Quality authentic Japanese food! Loads of guys that work around Dominion Road are able to sing it's praises as it's a frequent lunch spot for us...."

Gentlepig

"We looked for a place with donburi and good ratings on Zomato... and found Yokoso! We came for a meal around 3-4pm and surprisingly the..."

Sheena

"My absolute favourite place for sushi, have yet to find anywhere that rivals this (including nearby award winning places). So delicious and fresh,..."

Emily Pavey

"Food was delicious!! Were gonna go murder burger but walked past and changed plan, place had a lovely atmosphere nice music playing. Chef came out to..."

Georgia Vossen

"Delicious variety of sushi and priced well. They have a simple menu to choose from, its not expensive and the food is also made fresh. The owners are..."

RJ

"I really enjoyed the whole experience here! I went to sushi during my lunch hour and the service through a window style meant I had loads of time to..."

Samantha Lines

"Best sushi and friendly service! They remember us every time and we love coming here. All their staff are lovely and always very happy.We always..."

Sarah Malcolm

"My favourite Japanese place and it is cheap enough that you can have it often. The staff are super friendly, the food is tasty and the potions..."

Steve Thomas

"My favourite sushi place! Have tried many flavours, all were delicious! Wish it was closer to home so I could go there more often. Great service,..."

Andrea

"I love the food here. Everything is so yummy. Sushi are large and fresh. I still remember the crispy ebi (shrimp). I've tried chicken donburi and it..."

Steve Huynh

"I love sushi and this place was beyond amazing. It is now my favourite place to eat sushi even though I live ages away from it... it's worth the..."

HayleyNieuwoudt

"Great food with fast and friendly service. Love their sushi, large in size. Totally enjoyed the Beef Teriyaki, while my husband had a tasty and..."

Cherry C. Thelmo-Fernandez

"Fresh, interesting sushi, friendly..."

Jason Paul

"We were craving something fresh, lite and delicious and this place definitely hit the spot. Delicious sushi and soup. We had seaweed salad, several..."

Carmen Lucia Simkins Rios

"Really good miso ramen. Fresh ingredients. My daughters had udon with deep fried prawns . My son had chicken yakitori. Decent sized meals at a..."

Richard

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Absolutely beautiful beautiful food my beef noodle 🍜 soup was the BEST I've had in New Zealand !!! everyone at our table was..."

Frances France

"This is a great little local. Well priced and good food in a unique style and plenty of yummy fresh choices. Dine in or takeaway. Warm and friendly..."

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"The best sushi restaurant in town! I went there twice and I had bento boxes. The price was cheap and affordable for student like me. I love their..."

Wika Wulandari

"Everyone was very friendly and the food was super yummy! It's such a cute..."

Lorry love

"Love a donburi chicken katsu curry and highly recommend this one. The cutlet was crisp and freshly cooked.. and the curry was so good! I was..."

Lia Taurua-Garnett

"Amazing fresh sushi! Excellently priced as well! The staff are amazing and friendly. Truly would recommend to anyone in Auckland..."

Cameron -

"Beautiful, fresh, delicious sushi. Lovely atmosphere to eat in and no plastic with takeout. This is the best sushi and miso soup I have tasted in..."

Jill Tuwhare

"Outstanding food, as a vegetarian it's difficult to find a wide range of options but the food here was amazing, I couldn't tell you the names of what..."

Perry Stevens

Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Jay Ma Smith

"Love this spot. Great food and..."

Olivia Moor

"Delicious food, great service!..."

Samantha Borg

"I really like this spot, the food is good and always tastes fresh. The service is great, very accommodating..."

Lynco

"Been driving past this place for awhile and saw it here so gave it a try. Ordered sushi and we loved it. Taste great. Service is..."

Brandon Li

"This place is STUNNING. So good in fact we returned twice within two weeks, can't recommend this place enough. Kind staff, unbelievably fresh food..."

Steph

"Taiko Japanese Restaurant - Kingsland “Irasshaimase” is the first thing you hear as you walk in Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar. It’s a common..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Delicious food, excellent service !!..."

Hello

"Wow I really liked the sashimi with wow presentation. So teriyaki eel was really yummy- it was a perfect lunch for Sunday lunch.Also the service..."

Fatty One

"The food taste good and fresh. Environment is nice and comfortable. Highly..."

Jackie Fu

"Fantastic food and service. Pretty basic decor.Great atmosphere.The seafood was amazing and fresh. I really enjoyed it here. Would recommend if you..."

Hongbo

"we come again to try their lunch menu, so surprised, really good portion with good price, the eel set is so good, highly recommended. the whole set..."

LGarden

"A hidden gem in Kingsland, fresh sashimi, impressive decorations, good taste and value. However, our miso soup is way too salty? We will be back..."

Tom Lê

"The display was absolutely stunning, and the food was yummy with bold Japanese cuisine. We especially enjoyed the special bar drinks. Must..."

Vi Nguyễn

"Great authentic Japanese cuisine! Convenience location right next to train station. Good ambiance and friendly staffs. Will come again with..."

Vincent Nguyen

"Wow hand lunch here today 10/10 what a awesome lil place tucked away in kingslandNext to the train station Staff there top notch and..."

Gnxsta23

"Absolutely stunning sashimi selection of chef Takashi captured me and my friends on a Friday night. Along with juicy Karaage chicken and delicious..."

Jack Vo

"A great Japanese restaurant, with delicious food and excellent service. The Sashimi, Sushi Roll and Beef Tatar tasted so great, and must be..."

Felix Chen

"Subarasii!The location and decoration is amazing. Not mentioned the food. Very nice Japanese cuisine. Very fresh and tasty.Amazing sashimi,..."

BBW

"I came over on friday night with my mates. A great taste of japanese food. Very stunning sashimi food. Highly Recommend for all of my friends and..."

Tee Tran

"We’ve dined at Taiko twice recently The chefs cook a wide variety of Japanese cuisine Oustanding food outstanding service.Very affordable.Highly..."

Brent Nicholas

"Had lunch othet day. It was AWSOME experience. Love Japanesefood go to Japaneserestaurants a lot. Here is the best restaurant ever. Great service..."

Nyjer Morgan

"I had a nice dinner out with my husband. Fresh Juicy Salmon Sashimi on rice, nice - relaxing environment with warm Sake. Beautiful! We definitely..."

Huynh Chau

"The best Japanese food in Kingsland! Always excellent service and a friendly greeting. Love the Yumyum prawn, Tamago Japanese spinach..."

Emma Huang

"Actually nice Japanese restaurant, fresh food, quite an environment, the owner is greatly enthusiastic. I prefer their sashimi and takoyaki, strongly..."

Chris He

"I just visit this place today, service was nice and fast even though it was crowded. The food was fabulous. The Kaarage Chicken was spicy, crunchy..."

John Black

"I had Mother’s Day special menu. Very high stand food. Highly recommend this place. They have normal lunch time menu from $16.5 - 26.00 good value..."

Kiki

"Definitely ordered way too much for 4 people but damn it did not disappoint."Kikuni" (pork belly in broth) dish was amazing and can definitely..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Really nice renovation done to the space. Food was really really good. Service was friendly. Highlight was easily the Kakuni! I will be back for sure..."

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"Delicious foods, fresh sashimi, yummy tempura and karaage chicken. Service is awesome! My husband was so happy with his father’s day lunch. Will..."

Jennifer Tang

"The unagi was delicious! A good portion too. The wagyu lunch set was just okay, a little tough. Sashimi tower didn't actually have much sashimi for..."

Yan

"The team at Taiko Kingsland turned on great food and service across the last few days. The front of house and chefs are doing a great..."

B B

"one of the best sake bar, dishes are delicious, slight cheaper than Masu/Azabu/Cocoro but foods quality can match those big boyz. only downside is..."

Dave Ai

"One of fantastic Japanese restaurants in Auckland. You can taste authentic Japanese food here cooked by Japanese chefs. Loved eating lunch specials..."

A K

"Fresh, fast and delicious authentic Japanese food. I took my Japanese homestay there who agreed it was true to culture Japanese food. Super..."

Rebecca Meffin

"Takio is a great Japanese restaurant in Kingsland! The atmosphere is cozy while able to cater for larger groups. My table ordered the Katsu Chicken,..."

Raynil Laxmidas

"We ended up here spontaneously. It was raining and we were looking for a dinner place in Kingsland. We were lucky to get a table for 3. The wait..."

Nupur Raut

"Eel set and wagyu set is amazingly delicious! authentic Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Ice cream is a must to order, matcha flavour is so..."

Marco Li

"If you want fresh Sashimi, beautifully fried Tempura and great Japanese food, this is the place to go. Have been a favourite for many years. Price is..."

Raymond Goh

Sushi Pac

Wheelchair Accessible

"My absolute 'go to' sushi place in Auckland, you can't get fresher ... that's why the queue is always so long (and they move super fast)! The food is..."

Nikki Thomas

"Just always awesome!! Incredible fresh sushi with fresh ingredients! My staple on a saturday when I can get in the..."

James Stebbing

"The most interesting, delicious sushi, and the staff are so friendly! Always reasonably priced..."

Georgia Beasley

"My favourite place to eat Sushi in town staff are always friendly..."

Célia Ville

"The top place for not only Sushi, but other Japanese..."

Christopher Paul Tipper

"Top notch A+++ best truly Japanese Sushi in..."

Michael Chen Yu Kan

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Vincent Nguyen

"Amazing selection and sooo yummy, very friendly staff with gorgeous smiles. I would happily eat it every..."

Abby Summer Davies

"Amazing Flavour on the Sushi! Amazing Miso soup! Friendly Service! Convenient,..."

Ðamien Van De Merwe

"It's great..Even my husband who didn't like sushi before like their..."

Jie Cincere Zheng

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Liss Dunn

"Consistently great sushi here. Find myself coming here about 1 or twice a week to get my fix. The location is right in the lobby of my work so it..."

Amindha Fernando

"Food: 4/5Service: 4.5/5Service: 4.3/5My favourite sushi place in cbd so far:) the rolled sushi is just $1.2 and there are a big..."

The Poor Foodie

"First time trying sushi pac. Usually don’t like avocado but this one was really nice in sushi. Beef sushi was real tender and juicy. Miso soup was..."

Rosanne Choy

"I make special trips to the city and only to this Sushi Pac branch whenever I have the day off! Best value for money. Fresh, tasty and of-course..."

Food 24/7

"i love that Sushi Pac gives you the option to mix & match sushi, instead of selling by pack . It works out better value for money, quality & wide..."

RL.P

"I personally think this gotta be the best sushi pac compare to the other ones they have ! They male it so tasty and clean and their filling portion..."

Its Me

"Cheap delicious sushi! I like how we can't grab our own but need to be serviced as I feel like it's better sanitary that way! They have a wide range..."

Annie Wilson

"Great variety of sushi. They offer all kinds of sushi rolls like cream cheese and chicken, beef, kumara and your typical salmon and avo. If you are..."

Hotdog&Buns

"A colleague introduced me to this place and I have been missing out! I love being able to put together my own sushi selection instead of having six..."

Emma W

"Love coming to this place! friendly environment and staff who always have a smile welcoming the customers! Well priced and you can choose a variety..."

Jake Bartley

"Very nice and tasty sushi at such cheap price.We love eating here,perfect for lunch.The place is convinient and has sitting area too.Quality and..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"We come here often for lunch. The sushi is always fresh and a wide variety. My favourite is the tempura prawn sushi. The chicken katsu curry is..."

Jasmine Tay-Paepae

"Always wonderful sushi & friendly service. Well priced, good variety, nice & fresh. It's quite heavy on Mayo but has brown rice options. BBQ salmon..."

Sian

"The best sushi in auckland and I'm not even over exaggerating. The staff are friendly. The food is fresh and great tasting. You can peak a bit of the..."

Sheiar Al Osachi

"Really convenient location and seemed quite busy! Service was okay, the girl who served me took about 10 minutes and asked 3 people to figure out..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Heaps of choices + large + reasonable price + fresh = Happy customers! Come here often for quality sushi and the staffs are really helpful and..."

Peanut

"This place is absolutely fantastic if you are wanting a good healthy lunch takeaway. Sushi is a really great part of Japanese cuisine since it's..."

Kirsten

"Out of the 3 Sushi Pacs in town, this is the only one with proper seating. They've got a big range of sushi, but you have to get in there..."

Where.iate

"A great proportion of choices and the price is reasonable. I got four pieces of sushi and spent $5.5. The taste was good and I could choose the sauce..."

Shirley Yu

"Fantastic value when they're selling their sushi packs for $5 towards the evening.Not much to criticise them on as they offer superb..."

Ed

"My colleague A used to say, this place was the best sushi place in Auckland CBD. That's a major statement, right there. As a sushi fan, I found this..."

Vivi S

"My go to for sushi. This place is so good! Staff are polite and friendly, the service is quick and they never make a fuss if you ask for more ginger..."

Lisa V

"Sushi was really fresh. Much better than some of the other places in the city. Impressed with the large range of choice and the ability to pick..."

Ryan

"Although I've eaten sushi a lot, I usually can't tell the difference between a good sushi and bad sushi. I tried Sushi Pac yesterday as I happened to..."

Annie Ren

"Love their special half price deals after 4:30! It is a gem place tucked away behind the Body Shop on Queen Street. I wouldn't have wandered in if I..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"One of my favorite sushi places in the city. They make really good sushi that DONT BREAK. Good quality/value for the price, specially the temaki..."

FlyingMonkey

"generous amounts of fillings and friendly staff. their mayo range is guiltily fulfilling. probably the first place I think of for fast-food style..."

Che-ming Chang

"So, so delicious. They have such a wide range of flavours and types of sushi, every single one of them being a delight to eat. My personal favourites..."

Maria Carmela

"After reading lot of reviews , I finally decided to try out this place. I must say the sushi that they prepare is very different from St. Pierre or..."

Vivek

"Fresh sushi with generous fillings. Lots of variety. Fav are Spicy Chicken, Grilled scallops, teriyaki beef, salmon&avo/cream cheese. NB: Durham St..."

Bobby Anderson

"If you're in the mood for sushi then sushi pac is definitely a must try. Tucked away in a corporate looking building. The restaurant is very tidy..."

O0zeroh0o

"Sushi PAC is a nice place to visit...What makes them stand out are their final touches (read designs) on the sushi's...they are really attractive..."

Tony Stark

"Love this place. Great value, fresh and delicious. Highly recommended. Personally, I still prefer Japanese style sushi, so I was so happy when I..."

Jessica Hsu

"Great value, super nice staff the only place that I know that does cheese rolls! 2 kinds of miso - vegetarian and shrimp both delicious and starting..."

Cristina

"Obsessed with Sushi Pac! I love the BBQ scallop, spicy crayfish, and the spicy tuna. The food is always fresh and the staff are always greeting with..."

May Wang

"This has to be the best place to go to get the best sushi in town. They have multiple shops in the cbd, and the two that I've been to are equally as..."

Dog Eats World

"Great service with truly fresh ingredients. I always grab some sushi when I take North Shore buses around lunch time. They provide great vatriety of..."

Hanajan

"Great sushi joint located on the ground floor of a building off of queen street. Sushi pieces are great value for money when compared to the local..."

Marcus Ball

"pacs a punch greater than..."

Pat Satji

"Love the variety at this little place. Great for a quick lunch when you're on the go, even when there's a line out the door! Try the one on High St..."

Paul Garcia

"Very friendly staff, clean and nicely themed restaurant and most importantly, awesome Sushi! Some of the best, if not THE best I've had. Huge variety..."

Lucas Randt

"Hate that this sushi pac isn't open on the weekend as it's my favourite sushi place in the CBD! So much choice. Store is clean, staff are friendly,..."

Elen Haf Field

"One of the better sushi places in town. Decent prices and lots of options. They do a really good chicken..."

Sam Soo

"love their sushi so much! best sushi in town. but they close before 6, they said they close at 6 on google, but I went to their shop at 17:40, they..."

Anna Zhang

"Easily one of the best sushi places in the town. The guy is super nice..."

CF_J S

"One of the best Sushi places open in the CBD right now. Reasonably priced too. Plenty of..."

Matthew Franks

"really great sushi, delicious, fresh, good variety, and really friendly..."

abigael alexander

"Definitely the best casual sushi place in Auckland. Interior was clean, the staff were friendly, and the sushi was..."

Andrew Robilliard

"Quickest lunch you can get! Best thing about this place is that you can select your own..."

Rachel Auckland

"Sushi is so yummy and fresh! Friendly staff and their BBQ Salmon Bowl is..."

Sandra L

"My favourite sushi place in Auckland. Fantastically consistent sushi, good, quick service, and happy smiley..."

Tom Starr

"Not a big fan of the tiny packets of wasabi and pickled ginger but their sushi is pretty decent..."

Alex Manson

Archers Sushi

"Genuinely one of my favorite little sushi places. The sushi looks and tastes great. The pricing is good, not too cheap nor expensive. The staff are..."

Dannielle Andrews

"I had the chance to try Archers sushi for the first time today. Plenty of pescatarian options like salmon, tuna, eel and crab made in a variety of..."

Ebony Young

"Best sushi in Auckland! Have never found anything better or more reasonably priced than Archer’s Sushi! Staff are friendly and sushi is fresh every..."

Hannah

"delicious sushi, good vegetarian options. we always BYO container, and the staff are happy for us to do so. They even have bottles of soy you can..."

Hunt For GF Vegetarian

"My Family and I go here every chance we get , the variety of sushi available is amazing , the quality is excellent and the owners and staff are very..."

Brett Amos

"Love this sushi place. Very friendly and welcoming, helpful(helped me get my pram in and out of the door) sushi is always covered and is a great..."

Kayla McMinn

"Delicious Sushi!Was told about this place by a friend. Tried their tempura prawn don and i'm definitely going back..."

Amy Bennett

"I love there selection of sushi, especially there BBQ salmon sushi.It's the best In the area that I have tried.And the staff there are so..."

Shelbz

"Would have to say the best sushi I have had in Auckland!!!! Love the fact they greet everyone that walks in and say bye to everyone that walks out...."

Mabel

"Was very happy that they put a sushi shop close to my house, this is thee best sushi place ever the service is always bubbly and welcoming on arrival..."

Brownbeauty1988

"This is one of my favourite sushi places to date. Pity it isn't in a better location, but at the same time happy for it to be close to me...."

@KeraBearEats

"We are so pleased to have Archers as our local sushi place. The food is beautifully presented, a huge range of flavours and the staff have always..."

Richard Parsonson

"Honestly one of the best places for sushi in Auckland! They have a huge selection, great value for money and always the freshest ingredients. Super..."

Michaela Peirce

"Fantastic sushi and a rare quality find in the suburbs! We drive across the North shore to stop here. There's a lot of variety and novelty themed..."

Julie Zou

"Best sushi I've ever had, delicious, and lovely..."

Haylee Thomson

"Best sushi on the north shore everything is so fresh and they have a huge variety of Sushi. They cook Bento bowls on demand and really great..."

mcenergy - IDS Products ltd

"Very yummy sushi, such a large selection..."

Ashley Clarke

"I spend too much money here! The sushi is delicious, the selection is great and the staff are friendly. What more could you..."

Ed Bell

"Very friendly lady who is usually there in the afternoons. The variety of sushi they have is crazy and it’s a very clean, welcoming store. They..."

Juliette Tan

"I have been going here for years. I wouldn't buy sushi anywhere else. No one has such fresh, beautifully made sushi in such a wide variety. The..."

Caroll Houser

"Love, love, love this place. Best Sushi in Auckland! Amazing food. Taste and presentation are outstanding. Food is so fresh and delicious. Staff are..."

Sandra Cruickshank

"Great sushi 🍣 Friendly..."

Alex Popinga

"Fresh, delicious, great selection and friendly staff. Clean premises. It's our favorite Sushi place to eat from and we have converted many friends..."

Sinead Williams

"I loved grabbing lunch here when I used to work in Beach haven. Every time I come back to Auckland for a visit, I make sure I come here to eat as..."

Somaly Young

"Incredible sushi, great quality, they also make Donburi to order as well. Definitely check them out if you..."

Sean Crossen

"Best sushi around. Not the cheapest, but great value. Fish always fresh, and great quality. Family and I go there every weekend. Options with brown..."

Bruno Baptistella

"My go to sushi shop in the..."

eznyt

"Has to be one of the best Sushi venues on the shore. Super fresh and an ever evolving menu. The staff are incredibly friendly..."

Peter Reynolds

"Easily the freshest, tastiest sushi on the Shore, if not in Auckland. The staff is always so friendly as well. Could not recommend this place..."

Ryan Barnido

"This place is awesome so many choices to choose from so fresh and yummy the sushi is top notch and the Benton bowls on demand are great you won't be..."

Rawiri Julian

"Very good sushi and the person who served me was very smiling,I'll come..."

Angélique Grillon

Kushi Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (1287 ratings)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Tempura

Bento (Lunch Box)

"First time here and I was blown away! Amazing service, amazing ambiance, amazing food and decent portions (bigger than what I expected??) . The..."

Mercy

"I’ve been here a few times and the food has always been so tasty! Also, all of the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. I’d definitely..."

Himani Goomar

"Beautiful and chill place. Great to come for a quick lunch as they've got nice bento boxes for $20-30...."

Dennis Zhang

"Fusion japanese food done well. Some very unique and beautifully executed dishes. Love the atmosphere and service too. Favourite dish was the miso..."

Bella Qian

"Rating 4.0 The quality of the food are quite good, and the servings are quite large. However it is also quite pricey. Came here a couple of times..."

Manz

"⁣⁣Super soft and flavourful pork belly! Lots of veggies come with each protein dish but rice is not included. Services was great! These Classic..."

Mon.

"sushi with a fine dining..."

Justin Wong

"I had a massive booking and they were able to fit me in with only a day notice! I have severe allergies and the waitresses handled it very well -..."

Mikyla Lim-Yip

"Came here for lunch with my colleagues. The restaurant have great ambience and the staff are very attentive and friendly. We ordered a Spicy Chicken..."

Food2belly

"Yummy food great service!..."

Andreea Simion

"Karaage chicken is a must ! Hot sake on a cold night warms you up instantly. Maybe because we went on a late Monday night, but it was..."

Jonathan Chau

"Lovely place for dinner in town with friends. We loved the variety and presentation of the dinner box. The wine is very well priced and it was great..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Celebrated my birthday here yesterday with a couple of mates and two wee boys. We were 15 minutes early before the place actually opened for..."

Genuben

"Got to experience eating Japanese in a more traditional way at Kushi. Such a lovely atmosphere and kind staff.Was pretty full when we got there but..."

Alma Eats

"Yes, it’s another Japanese restaurant, I just can’t get enough of it. The idea of sashimi and sushi easily makes me drool. This place today that..."

Ang Sarap

"Dined here on Saturday night. Restaurant was VERY busy so glad I made a booking. Due to the business, service was very slow. Waited 15 minutes until..."

Hannah Gear

"First time at this restaurant on a business/celebration Lunch with a few colleagues. As soon as we enter,we knew that this lunch was going to be..."

João Plácido

"This is my favourite place in town for lunch. Dinner here is great too but the lunch deal is amazing. Great quality Japanese food, with an amazing..."

Vanessa Gao

"Came for dinner on Sunday night, not too busy as plenty of seats available.On placing order you need to go to the counter.Their dinner set..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"This place is hidden away off queen street and is an amazing place. The ambience is really nice and so is the food! Presentation is also A+ so great..."

BaNaNa

"Food was absolutely amazing! Prices match the quantity and quality of the food. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant atmosphere was beautiful...."

Mikayla Sagar

"Looking for a Japanese restaurant to take my daughter out for her birthday, I looked at the reviews on Kushi and decided to see if it was as good as..."

Kerry Smith

"It may look like average Japanese restaurant with nice looking interior , but Fusion Japanese food is anything but!I wandered in with two..."

77777

"Tucked away down a street I've never seen before, this was a bit of a gamble, but one that paid off. Firstly, I strongly recommend their house sake,..."

Jay

"I was here with my colleagues long ago and realized I haven't give this great place a review. If you are looking for Japanese food in the city with..."

BAbyWin

"This place is amazing! I have the tofu donburi regularly and it's the best tofu I've ever eaten no questions asked! They have the perfect amount of..."

Sasha

"One of my favourite places to get some fancy Japanese Cuisine in Auckland. You can get some really nice lunches here too - the bentos. My favourite..."

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"Late review but just wanted to say this place is ah-mazing! The food is to die for and the customer service is very very nice! We keep coming back!..."

S & F And Baby

"An excellent choice if you're craving some Japanese food and have a bit of money to spare. My family and I got quite a few dishes from all across the..."

Locavore

"One of the better lunch deals available in Auckland CBD, its hard to find a deal that provides fantastic tasting food, vibrant colours , different..."

Medium_Rare

"The staff were so friendly and kind. Was first time here and the food was sooo good and it was nice of them to bring out a birthday surprise for my..."

Courtney Tabener

"Great service and food! I love the Saki here most, especially the warm ones. A good environment for dating. Will definitely comes back..."

Ricky Tang

"Came here for their lunch menu. The plate in the photo was only $15 and left me more than filled. The chicken Katsu and Karaage chicken were..."

Dxlche

"Kushi has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. They have Japanese dancers or drummers on some nights. The menu is varied and reasonably priced...."

Matadors

"10 of us had a fabulous dinner at Kushi restaurant last night. We loved the sunken tables and their setting. The service was amazing and the food..."

Dot Austin

"The food is great, the have a cheaper lunch menu and they offer a vegetarian option. The service is fast (given how busy it can get) and friendly..."

LOONA

"Nice lunch menu and a good slelction of bento. Quick and nice environment. An ideal place for catching up with friends and work colleagues...."

Yujie

"Always a delight coming to Kushi. Decor is very nice, service is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend the Chicken Nanban and Pineapple Chicken...."

Sally S

"Their mixed temperature is delicious and the portion size is generous too. The staff are friendly and attentive. I loved the lychee cocktail...."

Michelle Moth

"Second visit today. The interior is lovely with a great fake cherry tree and lots of bamboo to make it resemble a street in Kyoto or Nara. Such a..."

Karen Betsubara

"Went there to get some lunch after gym to get back to the office. Their sushi is really nice and reasonably priced. I'm such a big fan of seafood, so..."

Marggie Pascua

"Fish is fresh, the rice in nigiri piece was a bit too sour (excessive use of vinegar I suppose). The beefsteak was superb though! Would definitely..."

Max Nguyen

"Went here last night with my husband and it was such a perfect evening. The atmosphere was intimate and relaxing the service polite warm and..."

Fountainabbey04

"Not a very big lunch menu (with specials), but dinner is always fantastic. Beautiful Yakisoba, market sashimi, and I've heard the cheese sticks are..."

Dini

"Everything is nice, my favourite japanese restaurant right now! And staff are very friendly. Everything is worth the price. The combination..."

Pimm S. Sansuwan

"I really loved the chicken karaage and the vegetable tempura were more than adequate. Awesome job guys! I hope to see myself back here again soon...."

Emmanuel Vergeldedios

"For under $30, you can't beat their dinner combination. Fresh sashimi, great large bento box style to follow, superb teriyaki chicken and light..."

Chefaldini

"I am a big sucker for seafood and, I must say, Kushi has never disappointed. The sashimi, takowasabi, and beef tataki were all the freshest I'd ever..."

Lucy Eats

"Very oriental and extremely nice food! If you enjoy Japanese food this is definitely a go-to food spot, with friendly service and good food. The..."

Meeka

"Came during lunch time and they weren't as busy as I thought it would be. We all ordered their lunch specials for $14.95 each. Each lunch special..."

Hotdog&Buns

"Always lovely service here such a professional restaurant and staff. They always treat you with the amazingly admirable Japanese manners. Menu is..."

Thom

"An amazing experience here, made a booking for two and got our own private booth. Every single member of staff was beyond friendly, our waitress was..."

Danielle Gamlen

"Beautiful restaurant with a great set up.Quick and efficient service (could be a bit nicier).Nice food, excellent presentation, very good..."

Gustavo Tanikawa

"Beautiful restaurant, has a very authentic vibe with little bamboo booths to cosy into. Great staff, really really good food and very reasonable..."

Leon Fitch

"First time visitor to Auckland and first time eater at Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar. This place had a decent Zomato rating so it seemed like a safe..."

Hadrian

"They have a variety of Japanese food on the menu. It's not on the cheap side, but the quality of the food is great. Sashimi platter is of a good..."

Aucklander

"My third visit to Kushi for dinner on Saturday night for a triple date and absolutely loved it. Plates are made for sharing but is also suitable to..."

Anna

"Food is very good and atmosphere Also,Staff are nice but bit expensive for me.It's nice experience at Japanese restaurant in..."

Kazuki Fujita

"Once you step into this restaurant it doesn't feel like you're in the centre of Auckland city anymore. The interior is comfortable and makes for the..."

Bronwyn Dustin

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere with those indoor decorations, made me feel like I was in Japan almost...Although price might be a bit high but..."

Julie

"I love Kushi. It's my favourite Japanese restaurant in town. The decor and ambience is perfect. A little self-contained world, low lighting..."

Vivian Lightbloom

"Good service and location, the cherry blossom tree surrounding the back wall as you enter is a nice touch! Bit on the pricey side, but a good..."

Chomnomnom

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. The decor is impressive, with the nice presentation of the food, I felt like I was..."

Rachel Hui

"The experience is legit - traditional Japanese style decor. The fact you have to walk down tiny Durham St adds to the feeling you may be in..."

Simon Wordsworth

"This was the first restaurant i had since i arrived in Nz last 2014.I had UNAGI BENTO. the best really. I would recommend the customers to try..."

Liksya

"Kushi has always been one of my favourite Japanese in town. They deliver friendly efficient service, and nice ambience. Their food are fresh,..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Delicious food! Good service, nice place, perfect for a date night👌🏼We ordered gyozas, butterfly shrimps 🍤, teriyaki chicken, crunch..."

Aldo Carella

"Nice and tasty. Great service. The hotpot was a great experience. Nice and cozy on a cold night. The teriyaki chicken skewers are a nice little..."

Bryan Daly

"A big fan of any Japanese restaurant. Hahahah The setting of the place is really posh, comfortable and it gives you bit of high class feeling...."

Michelle Chua

"Went there on a wednesday evening and the place was crowded. Nice ambience and friendly staff.We ordered unagi set, karage chicken, lobster..."

Alana

"I went there last week and the food was great. Plus, the waitress was really nice to us and the decor is gorgeous. I'll be back very soon for..."

Jody Walton

"I think this has become my new favourite restaurant with its gorgeous ambiance and fresh sashimi. The decor is beautifully Japanese, with..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"We have been here a few times and have always been satisfied with the food and service. We always get to the set meal with only two of us. Last..."

Siow Fong Chen

"So the whole gang was craving for some Asian meal. We then decided to narrow it down to Japanese. Luckily this place was in CBD. The ambience is..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Only been here once but easily one of top choices for a good night out for Japanese food.The food is amazing - we ordered the chicken..."

Ffionachua

"Great food and service for good prices. The atmosphere is relaxing and have been a few times. I always come back and order the yakisoba noodles..."

Eva

"Have been there for many times, good service and awesome food, vibe is also another key driver, definitely is a good choice if you have two or three..."

Tingting Zhang

"Great place for lunch. The place is decora@ted like you're in Japan and it has many booth seats that give you privacy. The lunch set is presented..."

Elonie

"My boyfriend and I have been here twice and we absolutely love this place!!!! The last time we went was on a Friday night and for anyone who hasn't..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Fallen in-love with this place already! Really lovely ambiance dimmed light spacious and great staff and service. We dined here Saturday night and..."

Nathalie

"One of the best affordable Japanese places in Auckland. Always enjoy the food, atmosphere and service here. Would recommend the dinner sets as you..."

Yui Chen

"I love Japanese food and kushi definitely proved that! The place had a nice quiet and dark ambience. Perfect for dates. However I did not go there..."

Ieseon

"a stylish and authentic Japanese restaurant hidden a bit off the buzzy Queen Street. Way bigger than regular Japanese bars, good food with reasonable..."

Raeray

"We had tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) & yakiniku (marinated grilled beef) special lunches with salad, sushi, croquette, miso soup & rice. Food..."

STRADS

"Elegant Japanese restaurant with superb services, Great food, cosy atmosphere and reasonable cost. Strongly recommended for couples, friends and..."

Glen Liu

"Had visited there twice with friends. I love their tapas menu. Lovely price but very tasty. The Karaage Chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside...."

Michelle Hwang

"Went on a team lunch yesterday at Kushi, absolutely fell in love with this place. The staff are adorable, the decor is stunning and everything was..."

Chloe Sharrock

"My wife and I visited Kushi on a freezing cold night. Upon entering we were greeted with a lovely, warm and relaxing ambience and ultra friendly..."

Chow Yum Fat

"It was our first time visiting this place. Went on saturday night for dinner. Really enjoyed our time here. Very friendly staffs, amazing food,..."

JungYun Lee

"I think this restaurant is not for eating, but for drinking. The food was largely tasteless, and barely enough to live on. Sashimi looks so..."

Karen Gu

"Great food and service! My friends and I ordered agedashi tofu, karaage chicken, salmon salad and gyoza nabe. I love their karaage chicken!! Whenever..."

PT

"I hadn't been living in Auckland for very long when I came here for the first time, solo, and had a nice meal at their bar. The place has a great..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Wow! So glad we found this restaurant hidden away off Albert Street.The greeting was warm and genuine whilst the service was intuitive and first..."

Brett Meldrum

"Enjoyed meals 2 nights in a row. Staying at city life easy to get a takeaway. Set dinner for one was huge. Great choice and friendly service..."

Roisin King

"Great ambience here, and I like how the tables are quite separated and private. We had 2 dinner sets - one with grilled eel and one with teriyaki..."

Misty

"Great staff and great service. Great place to go with anyone. It can be a date night or even a casual night out with friends. The place is genuinely..."

Issie

"Yes this place is awesome; the service is prompt and friendly and the food fresh and delish :) We ordered: Salt and pepper beef skewers:..."

Athena

"Kushi is a modern Japanese restaurant with an authentic feel, the menu is up to date and offers a variety of new dishes along with the good old..."

Philip Doyle

"I doubt I have ever seen such generous serves in a Japanese restaurant. The "medium" sashimi was huge! And the mixed tempura was absolutely..."

Betsy

"Cannot fault anything. Absolutely delicious!!! Sashimi and sushi was so so fresh and the hot food were also very nice. Will definitely go back...."

Zzucchiniiiy

"Food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere inside was so lovely and well decorated! Really peaceful and perfect for a date night. The beef..."

Squigglebee

"I really wanted to like this restaurant but sadly no, my sashimi was full of bones and I had to take them all out from my mouth. Food was very..."

Brave Eat

"Hands down our favourite restaurant! Have not had any memorable problems dining here and have come back several times since first discovering it...."

Gina

"After reading other reviews on Zomato we decided to try Kushi. We are avid lovers of Japanese cuisine but get bored with the usual don Buri bowls and..."

Janine Henderson

"Really enjoyed this place, despite only being here once. I loved the look of the place. The staff were super nice and the food was awesome! I love..."

Tbroadley

"My favourite special occasion dining place. Beautiful decor and ambience... really sets a cosy, but lavish mood. The food is always delicious and..."

Charlotte

"If you are looking for a nice japanese then kushi is the most perfect place that you could go to! Best sashimi in auckland! Very fresh and cut very..."

Nikki

"We went to divert here last Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised by the venue. The decor was very warm and cosy. The menu on first glance was..."

Richard Mozes

"A nice little place. The decor is very a quaint Japanese style. The staff were friendly and the food was well presented. We had a rice type dish and..."

Josh Law

"Stunning Japanese food, variety of vegetarian options and attentive service. The secluded booths make you feel like you're the only diners there. The..."

A

"This place is absolutely stunning! I had the spicy chicken lunch special which came with rice, salad, chicken, sushi, dumpling and miso, such a great..."

Mun Clair

"Came here for dinner and had higher expectations but overall was still pretty good. Very good service, romantic mood lighting but also good for a..."

Annie Bananie

"Good for Friday lunches..Lunch menu has good enough variety of dishes and is affordable.The ambience is nice and the service is always..."

FoodLoco

"Lovely restaurant and makes you feel like you're not right in the middle of the city which is nice. Staff are friendly and service is good, as are..."

Maia Churichkova

"A bigger range of food compared to the more casual Kushi joint next door, better ambience. The food quality is pretty much the same - but this place..."

Elle

"Love this place. My favourite is the spicy chicken don. I tried the sushi but it's not to my taste, when I had it t was quite warm. Lovely service..."

Dallace Wulf

"Came with my boyfriend to this place, the setting of the restaurant is very nice and it had a nice atmosphere. We had their lunch specials which were..."

Sarah Huynh

"I found this place with my friend and absolutely loved the food! I had a prawn and rice meal with homemade mayo which was mouthwatering. Also the..."

Emily

"We had lunch there. We ordered two lunch special. One teriyaki chicken and one teriyaki beef. 13.95 each. I prefer the beef one as the chicken is a..."

Zoe Huang

"Kushi has a beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. The food here is not too bad of a price. My friend and I shared a gyoza hotpot which was..."

Roseabella

"Kushi is one of those places that just looks awesome and has great ambiance. You get a really good vibe as soon as you walk in. This place is perfect..."

HJ

"Friendly staff and aesthetically pleasant place to dine. Food came quickly and was an overall good dining experience. Slightly pricey for the food..."

Michael Chen

"Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Love the ambiance and the Japanese feel. The servers are very nice and welcoming. The food however, abit..."

Angelica Santos

"Kushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants! As soon as you step through the door, you are transported into a beautiful restaurant with a chill..."

Where.iate

"Friendly & attentive staff, quick service, delicious food,. Shabu-Shabu hot pot is worth a try. Teriyaki Sets were amazing & went with Sapparo..."

Maung Maung Oo

"Hands down the best Japanese restaurant I've been to so far! Came here for dinner with family seeing that it had such great reviews and it really did..."

Kenzi Yee

"Loved this place! One of my favourite Japanese restaurants, the staff were friendly! And the food is amazing! exceeded expectations, the set out is..."

Aj Maglaqui

"I love this place! The atmosphere is great any time of the day. Food is excellent and service is superb! If you go on a Friday about 7.30pm you..."

Diana Moore

"This place is beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere, great waiters/waitresses and really yummy food! Not badly priced as well for the inner CBD...."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

"Good lunch special menu.. Good Ambience and the food was great too. I ordered marinated beef. Lunch special menu comes with miso soup, 2 pieces of..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Been here twice now- so far so good. Its the usual japanese sake beer food joint in a western fine dining set up. Had the large sashimi mix,..."

FoodiePhysician

"This place is great.If I'm in Auckland CBD this is the first choice everytime!It's affordable, delicious, beautifully presented and the..."

Trayc C

"I came here with two friends last December. Still remember the staff at Kushi were very attentive，friendly and helpful. So a big 5 star for..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"My regular go-to for Japanese. Love their dinner boxes! Great service everytime, generous portions and very tasty. Would definitely..."

ET

"Japanese food and service at its best. Large Karaage chicken pieces like I've never had before. Crunchy with rice bubble coating. Dishes are..."

Kai Finder

"This is going to sound daft but I've eaten here quite a few times but didn't quite realise how good it is until I came here on my own. This is..."

Squiddy

"Kushi, surprisingly a relatively unknown eatery, is definitely a contender for best Japanese in this city. Consistently serving an array of delicious..."

Monica

"Kushi is the best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to and I always come back here with family and friends for a good meal, which is the Teriyaki..."

Kirsten

"We come here often and love the service and food. Slightly on the pricey end, but worth the visit anyway. Fresh and yummy dishes with top-notch..."

Adeline

"Came here for dinner on a rainy weekday. It wasn't really filled with people, although it was dinner time. We were enthusiastically greeted by the..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"Tucked away in a random spot in the city and unexpectedly lovely, Kushi is a beautiful wooden space with intimate booths and tables.Serving..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been visiting with Kushi almost since it started, and I keep going back, and taking friends and family with me. Everyone I have brought here..."

Eli A

"I love Kushi, a little hidden gem in the CBD. I have only ever been for lunch and it has been delicious. The lunch specials are good value for money..."

J.T547

"If you are looking for the best Japanese lunch venue, then look no further! It's always a complete pleasure to eat here, and the quick fire lunch..."

Frank

"Ive been there couple of times with friend. The atmosphere was good, and the staff are very friendly, feel relax in this restaurant! sashimi always..."

Ohayo

"Went here for the first time last night after reading lots of good reviews for it on here. We booked in for 6.30 but were running late so I rung..."

Gina Des Baux

"Been here a couple of times now, and starting to get the hang of the menu. Food is delicious, exotic and beautifully presented. It has the added..."

Mike Ashby

"The food and service is great. I have brought my friends three times and my family once to this restaurant, all of whom were first visitors...."

Jk

"Go there for a lot of work lunches, the food is always good and served quickly. Staff are great and make us feel really welcome every time my work..."

Char & Ricky Pundog

"I had a delicious dinner out with my bestie at Kushi on a Saturday night. The waitresses were really friendly and offered my friend so many..."

Kate Smith

"Delicious Japanese food, in a really great setting.We loved the option of booth-seating - because it makes it really private - we actually..."

Liz Winstone

"The food, service and setting is amazing. Best Japanese in Auckland. Lunch service is great, quite fast and definitely value for money. My..."

Arnz Watt

"Kushi is our fav Japanese Restaurant ever! The atmosphere and people are fantastic and the food is always amazing! And the pricing is very..."

Stace Mills

"This was another amazing find in Auckland. Out of all of the Japanese restaurants that I searched through I'm glad that I chose Kushi.From..."

Graham Brown

"Delicious Japanese food, great ambience, good prices and if you are lucky you get an amazing drum performance. Oh yes, great service as well. Been..."

Josie Amon

"Absolutely love this place! Is one of my favorite places in the city for lunch, and an amazing Japanese place! Service is fantastic - the staff are..."

Anna Butcher

"Delicious Japanese food. Lovely friendly service. Conveniently located in Auckland CBD. Affordable prices especially at lunch time. Great atmosphere..."

Aileen Cheng

"-Nice restaurant-Nice Staff and service-We got great deals on my wife's and friends birthday-Parking deal as well-Great food!..."

Ikeda

"I highly recommend this place that we discovered with my husband few month ago (almost when they opened the place). First the atmosphere of the..."

Carine Sweetashoney

"One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to in Auckland. Modern interior and very helpful staff.Fantastic food and..."

Kiki Benton

"Large sliecs of Sashimi, if you are a sashimi fan, do try the large sashimi plater :)Went yesterday and they also had live drum band..."

Tony Ma

"Happen to be looking for a place to dine one dec night, quite late on saturday evening,and stumbled across Kushi, we were starving so we just walked..."

Felicity Williams

"Kushi has AMAZING lunch specials! Such great value for money - you get sooooo much food. We've visited a few times and always leave feeling full and..."

Kat M

"Another fantastic Japanese restaurant!Service was flawless, I was warmly welcomed and served promptly. Food came out at excellent speed, and..."

Frankie Kaleta

"What a surprise when I walked in. Fab decor, great service, good music. I agree could be one of Auckland's better Japanese restaurants. Waited a..."

Wilma Burich

"Very good, food is great. Portions are slightly small but it is..."

Allan Fong

"It was proved to be a very satisfactory night we spent in the japanese restaurant. The atmosphere is terrific and the staff is very friendly. The..."

Kelly Wu

"AMAZING!A girlfriend and I went here with a deal voucher. We were early for our table but they let us come in anyway. Service was great,..."

Courtney Maloyd

"Tried this place with deal voucher. The food was very very good, but customer service a bit..."

James

"Lovely atmosphere and food..."

Serena

"Good atmosphere, good food. Went there a while back with a deal voucher, staff were very friendly and attentive. I could not find a lot of vegetarian..."

Maria

"Saw this restaurant in the north shore times and decided to try it out. It definitely was not a waste of our time. was impressed with the bubbly..."

Lou Tui

"Honestly,amazing,Food is typical Japanese and yes there are no surprises about it. It is what you expect and deserve to get. The..."

Marinka S

"I suggest you go here to have a lunch or diner. They made my wife, daughter feel special. the service and food was excellent. the decore outstanding...."

Kevin Sharrock

"Food was exceptional, and we were greeted warmly when we arrived. We had a deal voucher and unlike some other restaurants we have eaten with..."

Oliver

"We stumbled across Kushi on our way to CityLife hotel on New Years Eve, when we walked in we were greeted warmly straight away and asked if we had a..."

Alexandra Jane Middlemiss

"Kushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. I have taken various friends here on many occasions and each time has been..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Went there last night with my gf. From outside it looks very norm but ones you step in, it surprises you. It was a great atmodphere, lighting, music,..."

Nickgill88

"Kushi is one of my favourite lunch destinations when I want something that is filling but on the cheap side. For $12 they do an amazing lunch deal..."

Madicattt

"Nice restaurant.. Great atmosphere. Sushi, salami, sashimi are very nice! But bento,,, hmmm not so good.. Too many deep fried stuffs, very greasy. I..."

Asian Fan

"N/AHaving lost my cheap/cheerful go-to Japanese place in Lorne street to development (IMHO - ruined), I needed to find a replacement for a..."

Flyingkiwi

"So much space/seating in this restaurant. It's secretly tucked in the middle of the city, with really good Japanese cuisine and the awesome beer..."

Chai Ang

"Hidden in a little side road off Queen Street, Kushi is out of sight and easy to miss, if you're not looking. We only came across this Japanese..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"This cosy restaurant combines tasty Teppanyaki dishes and an amazing ambiance to deliver a fantastic dining experience. I was initially unsure about..."

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Tanuki Sushi & Sake Bar

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

"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

Banzai

"I wasnt too impressed with the food selection, guess ive expected too much seeing the rating this place got. My husband was happy with his..."

Celani Atienza

"Very friendly service and delicious food!..."

Foodaholic

"Have not been to Banzai for a long time now. Food is still good. Always busy, so make sure you book. Friendly service, but could possibly speed the..."

Jade Lim

"This small place is a hidden gem, tucked in Dominion Road together with other popular restaurants, this place is a must visit for those Japanese..."

Ang Sarap

"Amazing food, friendly & helpful staff - plus great value. I had the vegan friendly sushi & udon. My friend had a chicken dish. We enjoyed the food..."

Carol

"Food all taste delicious and fresh, staff super friendly and polite, environment nice and clean, good to have a date evening dinner here if you both..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Amazing!!!! The food was the best Japanese we have EVER had, will be telling all our friends and family about this wee gem.Don’t waste..."

Jodi Imlach

"Great customer service. Went above and beyond to accomodate for my allergy needs. Chef came out, asked questions and took the time to really explain..."

Nzleonzh

"Came here on a busy Saturday night on a last minute booking that they gladly obliged for a friend's birthday. Great sake selection and the mixed..."

Ed

"Great friendly staff parking right out front interior is amazing foods a bit pricey but is served very nicely and fancy a bit busy during the evening..."

Jimmy Chen

"Eventually you will find parking on Dominion road. Book a table just in case as sometimes they are very busy. It's a small place with maybe 8 tables..."

Katerina

"This place will be my favorite restaurant. All the meals are outstanding and served quickly even they are very busy. Love the Tonkushu Ramen. The..."

Irischen0509

"We come here a lot for takeaways. The food is always extremely tasty and well prepared. They used styrofoam for everything, so the more you order the..."

Sassy Radish

"Had fantastic dinner today Beautiful food Well priced ,lovely staff , place is spotless , what more do you want, been coming here for 6/12 months now..."

Stephen Bell

"I had such a lovely experience here. I don't eat Japanese often but the food was very nice. They had a lot of variety with food and drinks...."

Carmelia Ng

"Been coming here for years now and have never found fault in anything! Food is always amazing and so well priced. This is not a fastfood outlet so..."

Hanna Martin

"Beautiful food great price great staff good portions don’t understand why anyone would write a negative comment about Banzai its a small kitchen..."

Jen Lin

"Came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was quiet, my partner and I being the only guests. We ordered a salmon teriyaki main with add-on rice and..."

Rae

"I have been a loyal lover of Bonzai for years. Not only is it some of the best Japanese food in Auckland, the staff are so friendly and..."

Shannon Hibbard

"I love this place! The food is always delicious and the staff is so nice and welcoming. They recently added some delicious deserts to the menu as..."

Juportellam

"Came here on a Saturday night after work at around 7.30pm. The place wasn’t that busy then so we thought it would be a nice dinner. However..."

Jason Zhang

"Absolutely lovely people, superb service. A brisk and prompt welcome, and efficient delivery of dishes, topped off by a delightful farewell by the..."

Liz Bradley

"customer service is pretty good, friendly staff, tidy place, food is pretty ok. average. and the serving portion is quite small for the price they..."

Mr4saken

"We came here just as it opened at noon but regardless of how busy it gets, customers can expect friendly staff and cheerful greetings as you enter..."

Vanessa

"My all time favourite restaurant! Have been here over 20 times! It's always perfect food and the staff are all so friendly and nice! My favourite is..."

Lumarr1992

"Yum Yum. Came Monday night for dinner, the food was great and the staff were lovely. Enjoyed the entrees they we all delicious and don't hold back on..."

Christina Hibbard

"Banzai is probably one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants you can get in Auckland. The owner and staff are all Japanese, every time I go into..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Beautiful presentation, you can tell they care so much about their food! Good service, really attentive and warm. The food is amazing, every time I..."

Alana McConnell

"Without a doubt the best Japanese food in AKL!! The food is as tasty as it is beautiful and the vibe/interior is so warm and inviting. Staff are..."

Tania Boikov

"Great tasty Japanese food for any night of the week. Took a little while to get our meals because they were super busy, but when they came they were..."

Abbey Lissaman

"The food has been consistently amazing - for years.However, I would like to say a special thank you to the staff and chef for taking extra..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"We have eaten in and gotten takeaway. The staff here are very lovely. I must admit the takeaway experience was better than dining in. Dining in the..."

Wanderlust

"Tasty Japanese food, beautifully presented on the plate. Lovely, friendly service where you are cheerfully greeted upon entering and given a hearty..."

Zutalors

"Pretty delicious Japanese food. Recommend the stir fried noodle with fish. Great taste with nice appearance. However, the size of the dish were not..."

Kelvin Laojh

"Good quality food and good service can be a bit pricy , only negatives the parking and the shortage of space in the restaurant ...you will have to..."

I Am Hungry

"This place was a nice little surprise, and I was very impressed! Stopped off here for a quick bite before heading off to the hot springs..."

Eden OBrien Ford

"Had dinner here jus before a mad rush of people came in. Very friendly staff and kid friendly environment (lego and mr potato heads at hand). Ordered..."

Jamez Hill III

"Absolutely love this place! Stumbled upon it one night and it was surprisingly really good. It is quite small and basic decoration however the..."

Sasha McCormick

"Went here on an extremely busy Saturday night. The waitress was absolutely lovely and very polite and apologetic for the wait time. Food was..."

Shannon

"We loved this place! Its small and i would recommend not parking in the customer carpark as people double park and trap you. The food is divine..."

Athena

"Lunch: Mixed Sashimi rice set (good), with Salmon, tuna and avocado.Soup: Miso soup (surprising good)Service: GreatP.S. a bit hot if..."

Evita Lewis

"Extremely satisfied with their services and food. Super friendly staff and they know how to make their customers feel special. They will all greet..."

Hung Quoc Bui

"Nice and cozy space. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Good value for money. Food is great. Noticed the toilet and kitchen are clean...."

Littleredpanda

"The staff here are all very friendly and hospitable. Never have I been to a place where you exit and the whole crew says their thanks and good byes...."

Alex

"Really tasty, fresh and yummy and surprisingly cheap, not sure how they can do it! Moreover the restaurant has a nice vibe and the staff is really..."

Giu

"Love the presentation of food and such beautiful staff members that welcome you as you step in the door. I was provided with an art of sushi. Thanks..."

Bridget Murdoch

"Sushi was fabulous! The beef tataki melted in your mouth. Parking is right outside which is perfect - wish we had known about that!! Would..."

Foodie101

"This cute little place we stumbled across on Saturday night, the staff are soo lovely and super friendly, meals were so fresh and delicious. Healthy..."

Shannon Moore

"Great food, although was a bit thrown as they don't serve Katsu-don (just Katsu), so didn't expect the small amount of rice on the dish. The Katsu..."

Ryan

"I came here with my partner on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't make a booking but we were served straight away by a friendly waitress. They..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Price 3.5/5Service 4/5Food 4/5Atmosphere 3/5 Friendly staff and quality dishes Happy dinner come and try again ..."

Renor Kay

"You wouldn't even know it was there, but Banzai is definitely worth a visit. Food (especially mains) are of a decent size and presented beautifully...."

Maia Churichkova

"I have been here twice and both experiences are quite consistent in terms of service and food quality. The first time I came as a big group of about..."

Sheena

"My Banzai experience was amazing! The staff were attentive and friendly, making you feel welcome the second you walked in the door. The food not only..."

Emma Earl

"Love it here, always extremely friendly, attentive service, and this doesn't go un noticed, especially due to the fact that they are often busy...."

Mat Randomplay

"The effort is evident - for those whom have sharp tongues and have had a fair bunch of experience with Japanese cuisine, you'll notice the wasabi and..."

Gentlepig

"The food is always fresh tasting and delicious-Highly recommend the miso soup and the spicy avocado prawn salad.Service is always..."

Kate

"Saw Banzai on the top 100 cheap eats so thought we'd give it a go! As my partner and I love Asian food were not too hard to please. The place itself..."

HJ

"Bang on target with their stuff. Amazing sushi and they do deserve to be one of the best in Auckland. Their staff are also friendly whilst providing..."

Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian

"Thank you Metro Cheap Eats! This is such a neat little number, one of q few tucked into Dominion Road. Their lemon chilli Udon looked, smelt and..."

Jessica Chen

"I've been meaning to get to Banzai for a while, when we decided we needed affordable Japanese we knew it would be ideal for dinner.It was..."

Amy Webb

"Came here today for the second time for lunch and I gotta say I was a little disappointed. After reading all the positive reviews, I was expecting my..."

Marcella

"Went here on Chinese new year and we surprisingly got a table. We expected all the restaurants on Dominion road would be busy. However it is a..."

The Incredible Edible

"The best japanese food in Auckland. The freshest fish I had in a sushi or nigiri. The food in general is very delicate and rich. Absolutely worth the..."

Will Scalioni

"Good Japanese and affordable don't usually go hand-in-hand. Banzai was the exception and that's why I wanted to try it out. Friends and family have..."

Wilson Chau

"Delicious and really well priced Japanese food. I had the spicy chicken udon noodles soup and my partner had pork katsu. We also shared a plate..."

Rebben

"Had heard good things about this restaurant for quite a while and finally decided to visit with a friend. Whilst the location is a bit strange..."

Marina S

"Always great food, always great service. The yakisoba noodles are delicious. A great place to get dinner before a show at the Capital..."

Jos

"I had the yakiniku chicken and rice dish which was really good! Comes with loads of veges and meat. The octopus balls are also nice. Good, cheap..."

Tessa Hall

"Had the dinner here to celebrate my friends birthday. It was my first time trying this place out. Nice, lovely little restaurant and gets busy really..."

Tina Wu

"One of my Dominion Road favourites. Friendly fast delicious, really well priced excellent food. It was freezing outside and me and a mate wondered..."

Bill

"Dropped in for lunch on a Sunday. Basic yet cozy. The staff are very polite and friendly. Had the beef tataki which was cooked perfectly. Portion..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"This is such an amazing place and already my favourite! The staff are so friendly, the prices are very low for the amazing quality you receive - it..."

Anna Nayyar

"Lovely. The spicy noodle fish salad- best thing I ate in..."

Julie Alp

"Seriously good Japanese food with unbelievably low prices for the quality you receive. This is a tiny spot on Dominion Rd with only a few tables so I..."

RoseMT

"This is hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland! If you haven't tried their melting salmon dish you haven't lived! Fantastic service, and..."

Emily Smith

"Simply fabulous!!Very authentic, nicely priced and truly enjoyable...every time irrespective what the choice has been from their menu. Banzai..."

Sam Anand

"Simply Amazing! Great Food and a variety of foods for the entire family. To date this is some of the best Japanese food i have had, very authentic..."

Neepz706

"We visited last week, the food looked great and the staff very friendly. Will be back to taste more on the..."

Melanie Millman

"This is a family favourite, it's well priced and something Japanese for everyone. We normally get takeaway as it is always busy. The reason it's..."

Stephen Ward

"Wow! What a place!Consistently the best Japanese food in the city with excellent prices!The staff are welcoming and friendly and the prices..."

Robin Duff

"This place is fantastic. I've been to Dominion Road lots of times to eat at places like Tusk Thai and Barilla Dumplings, but after reading the..."

Nikki S.

"Went to Banzai for the first time. Was blown away by the entire experience! I then realised 'Master Chef' Michael Meredith had featured Banzai on NZ..."

Mike Irvine

"The best Japanese restaurant in Auckland for sure! The food is authentic and beautifully presented by chef, Kazu. The service is always lovely and at..."

Aiko N

"We love banzai Japanese. The service is wonderful, the food is amazing & the atmosphere is lovely & unpretentious. Try the melting salmon...."

Sonya Simpson

"Decided to give this one a go after reading all the good feedback. Loved the food we had tonight plus the excellent service. We had mixed sashimi,..."

Hailey Tran

"Not sure why we have not been here before. The food is fantastic and well priced. By the time we left, I think we had eaten our way through the..."

David Boshier

"Home made restaurant quality food. It is the environment and staff that gives it the bonus stars. Service: 5/5Wait time:..."

Tony Ma

"After having a look at The Food Store's menu prices, we decided to cancel our booking for tonight and look elsewhere. My wife decided she wanted..."

Kepa Tairua

"What a find, great food, great prices and exceptional staffNot having been a fan Of Japanese food i am now a convert i am currently eating there..."

John Todd-Lambie

"My favorite restaurant by far and by the looks of the other reviews its everyone else favorite too!Only compliant is that they don't have a..."

Allison Crene

"I love the staff here! So friendly and welcoming. I've known about this place for quite a while, these days it is good to book your table because it..."

Lucia Florence

"I would say this is the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland that I have been to. The food is always beautiful, and the prices are very reasonable...."

Duke_meko

"WOW!!! WHAT A GEM! Absolutely awesome food, presented BEAUTIFULLY, awesome service and fantastic value!!There was 3 of us and we each had a..."

Courtney Maloyd

"What a great find! In amongst a few disappointing dining outings this week, Banzai was a welcome relief.Friendly service,..."

Mila

"Great food & service as well as inexpensive. Whats not to love? Book as it is very busy particularly toward the end of the week. Dishes are..."

Yoda

"The food was simply fantastic I cant wait to go back again and try some of the other dishes.Some of the best Japanese food I have ever eaten and..."

Sean

"This has to be the best value Japanese in Auckland. Fantastic dishes, at great prices. This restaurant is a hidden gem, but word is getting..."

Celeste Bowden

"This place rocks! The food is amazing, tastes authentic, the quantities are plentiful, the menu is extensive and everything in it is delicious (I..."

Frankie

"I had lunch here and found it so great, I had to sign up to write a review!Aside from great pricing and yummy food, I witnessed the most amazing..."

Marlena

"If you have fussy friends who are a little bit picky and aren't huge fans of Asian, plus one being an extreme vegan, come here.Other than..."

Cookie

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants. Not many tables but we booked 45mins in advance and had no problem when we arrived. Delicious appetisers...."

Michael Humphries

"Banzai is a brilliant Japanese cuisine option for the Dominion road foodie. With an extensive menu and a great mix of classic and modern Japanese..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Banzai is one of our favourite Dominion road eateries. Where a lot of the other choices will leave you feeling a bit heavy around the waist band..."

Madicattt

"We're spoilt for choice in Balmoral as far as Asian dining is concerned.Before or after a movie at the quaint Capitol Theatre, it's hard to go past..."

Maggie G

"Our family friends suggested to eat here because they really enjoyed their visit a little while back. It was just a small restaurant that our..."

Marnelli

"Banzai stands out like a beacon of Japanese elegance amidst the chaos that is Asian eateries on Dominion Road. Instead of rough linoleum & tacky..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"Great authentic Japanese restaurant. Plenty of choice on the menu. Small store and intimate atmosphere. Staff were friendly and very..."

Christopher Simmons

"Ramen Is pretty salty. Banzai roll was nice..."

Ryan L

"Amazing experience with delicious authentic Japanese food and excellent customer service. Miso soup was yum and udon noodles were full of flavors...."

Manpreet Singh

"Meticulous approach to great food malong and excellent service. Highly..."

Jakub Nawrot

"Found this lively Japanese Sake/tapas place nestled off dominion road. It has a nice homely feel to it, staff are polite and attentive. The chef..."

Hitesh Patel

"The food here is so amazing. The sashimi salad is really fresh and the spicy prawn udon is of great taste. Feeling so satisfied afterwards. Will..."

Yuan Z

"Consistently good food - the melting salmon is outstanding and a visit to Banzai is worthwhile for that alone. All of the dishes are beautifully..."

Lisa T

"Well it was definitely one of my best sushi experiences in Auckland so far! Absolutely loved melted salmon sushi-yuuum and salad was just nothing..."

Anna Poliakova

"Ordered spicy pork lamen and it came at the right spiceness, not too much and not that little. I like the space, harmonically decorated, with an..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Have been coming here for years! Would highly recommend the Teriyaki, Japanese Curry and Katsu Chicken. The Sashimi Salmon and Tuna are also..."

Raynil Laxmidas

Tokyo Club

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice Japanese place. I liked being able to sit at the bar and see the food being prepared in front of you.Ordered karaage chicken, and pork..."

Richard

"I came here for lunch a few Saturdays ago and was very happy with the Blue Water Bento. While I don’t normally spend $29 on lunch, it..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came in for a small platter and it was amazing! The chicken karage was crispy and juicy, a great dish for a beer! Would love to return to try a full..."

Asianfoodie

"I work in the city so during weekends we rarely visit the place as I want to have a change of scenery away from the busy CBD until one time we passed..."

Ang Sarap

"Can't ever ho wrong with a glass of asahi tap beer and karaage @tokyoclubnz 😊 Crispy succulent chicken sprinkled with lemon and dipped in mayo and..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Love Love Loved it here so much !!! The service is so good and even when i booked our table over the phone the lady that worked here was super kind..."

Yana Petrenko

"Ordered the Dinner Boxes, found that it was really really good, portion size was considerable with the price of it. Nice decor and really warm..."

Peter Chan

"Great lunch spot. Recommend the teriyaki salmon on rice and the tuna or salmon hand roll. The teriyaki sauce is 👌 and could just eat that alone..."

J Eats

"Ambience is lovely. Food was great, and large portions too! Definitely get the bento box, although I wouldn’t order the nigiri again just because I..."

Grace

"Dinner boxes are great value and offers a lot on the plate. Flavours are decent. Dumplings and takoyaki balls weren’t hot enough in the box, and..."

Bonnie Hu

"I am a huge fan of Tokyo Bay in Takapuna and so I needed to visit Tokyo Club as both restaurants have the same owner! Super lovely staff, beautiful..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Interesting place to look at, the interior design was really cute and made you feel like you were in Japan! The food was good, interesting and some..."

Foodie_1110

"We had a great time with my wife on a Friday night. Dishes are quite big. We had the tasting box and the salmon and avocado sushi. Both great! Enough..."

Boty

"We initially intended to go to their neighbouring shop (Chop Chop). However, it was overflowing with customers. Unwilling to wait forever, my family..."

Benz Chan

"I love it when restaurants use quality material to prepare their dishes and tokyo club is one that cares about what their customers eat. The beef and..."

Calvin

"Went to Tokyo Club for a business lunch last week. Kudos to the efficient and friendly team for their speedy service during a lunch hour..."

Jade Lim

"Good and clean, nice food :) friendly staff, good portion. Nothing else :) got x2 sushi, x2 lunchbox and sashimi :) yum :) - though a bit pricey..."

SeriousFoodie

"Great food, I ordered vegetarian sushi and it was awesome to see such a variety in the way they made the sushi it wasn’t just all the same and it..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Lovely little Japanese restaurant with great ambience and wonderful service!We tried the sashimi which was outstanding and the baked..."

Beccs

"Indoor seating area was small but comfortable and cosy. Food was excellent, my favourite being the grilled salmon, also enjoyed the sashimi and the..."

DC

"One of my weekly go-tos: who doesn’t love a great sashimi plate, cone rolls, miso eggplant and karaage chicken. I love that it is a no-frills..."

KH3

"Definitely a 5/5 for customer service. Don’t think steak 🥩 is the beast thing to order in this restaurant. Steak is overpowered by the sauce..."

Leo Dilshan

"Come here a few times for take always and also girls lunch during the day love the eggplant and dark sapporo such a gem great portions highly..."

Chloe-Mae

"Not a bad wee spot for lunch. Tasty food and pretty quick service for a busy lunchtime rush. I had salmon sushi cone, and teriyaki salmon don buri...."

Holly Swallow

"We grabbed lunch here on a weekday and the restaurant was fairly quiet. The portions are normal and decent for what you'd expect at a Japanese..."

Aimee.

"I got the Boss bento box and my sister got the Grill bento box ($26 each). Everything was really delicious apart from the salad which was a bit bland..."

Dxlche

"A few month ago, I went to the tokyo club with my friend.That was the best tuna tataki I've ever had! I love eating here. and service was..."

Ayumi Fujita

"Had a wonderful dining experience here today. The food was perfectly cooked and reasonably priced, and the service was friendly and efficient. Will..."

Rose Hay

"Really good place for hangout around Ponsonby, good food with reasonable price. And the service was great. Definitely recommended if you looking for..."

Mahendra.kof

"Came here for lunch mid week. The place was quiet and the staff were lovely and fast with food but the place it self inside is a little dark. Food..."

Lana

"Enjoyable lunch. Had a mix of small plates. A nice kiwi twist on Japanese cuisine. The Karagee chicken was good. Party had mixed reviews on the..."

Peter

"This place is my favourite Japanese eatery in Auckland - it has great service, excellent food and the best Japanese beer on tap. My kids also love..."

Robert

"Very welcoming and friendly staff, an easy and broad menu which offered a range of fresh and vibrant traditional Japanese food. Would recommend to..."

Rowan Cox

"They serve my favourite Chicken Teriyaki Don Buri. The chicken is always succulent, and the rice is the best! Service is always excellent, with an..."

David Moore

"The portions were small compared to the price but hey, I suppose we were in Ponsonby. The place is not very big so it can get cramped but the overall..."

Ana

"Came here for a spontaneous lunch. Must say it hit the spot! Meal size was perfect if your not staaarving! I have a favourite Japanese place called..."

Samantha Young

"The coveted Japanese joint in ponsonby central - Tokyo club. I would have to say I was underwhelmed, unfortunately. The service was incredibly..."

Monique Porteous

"Went there twice for dinner on my own. Ordered eye fillet yakiniku. The beef was marinated with sweet soy sauce. Delicious! I ordered ginger pork..."

Lillian Chao

"First time here on a nice Saturday evening, it was semi quiet so the service was quick We had the Sashimi Platter (25pc) and Crumbed panko..."

Food 24/7

"Really enjoyed the portion size and cuts of the sushi. The steak was delicious with the sauces complimenting the meat well. It's usually around quite..."

Jamez Hill III

"This place is our family go to for lunch. We have only ever got the DonBuri's, duck dumplings and Edamame beans and they allow the kids to grab a..."

Daniel Bell

"Popped in here for a quick lunch. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Good sized portions. We got a mixture of a few things to share and all..."

Angela Trigg

"We came here for lunch, the food was delicious. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. The food however was expensive and portions were..."

Tom O'Connor

"Food 4.0Value 3.5Service 4.0Atmosphere 3I ordered salmon donburi, the portion looks big but actually quite tiny, the sauce +..."

Kelly

"Really lovely, freshly made food. The fried tofu was divine. Cute wee haven in the middle of ponsonby central. The only other vegetarian option on..."

A

"In the middle of Ponsonby central it is bound to be a hot spot. The open kitchen and decor added to such a exciting dining experience. Loved the dark..."

Melissa May Tauch

"Mum and I came here for lunch, and we were seated in a corner. Its quite a small place, so theres not much room to seat tables. We shared a seafood..."

Gemma

"I love Japanese food so this place appealed to me when we went to Ponsonby Central for the firs time. This place is quite small but when we went it..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I've had lunch here a few times- I love the interior and the food is fresh and tasty!I really like their fried chicken- SO much flavour! I've..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Really enjoyed lunch here. We had the duck dumplings, karage chicken, crispy squid legs and salmon sushimi. All dishes were very good. Salmon was..."

Jo Y

"Tokyo club is by far my favourite sushi place it's comfortable and cosy and nice if you want to be left alone. The sushi portions are well worth the..."

Sheetal Naidu

"One thing common with all Japanese restaurants is their service and it was no different here too. Very friendly and welcoming. I felt like having few..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Came for lunch a little while ago. The bento boxes, although very filling and fresh, are a tad on the expensive side and not too different from other..."

Maia Churichkova

"Tokyo Club is alright. My highlightWould be the assorted sushimi, very delicious and fresh. The sushi was okay, not the best.The service is..."

Seamus M.

"Great if you're a celiac! They have wheat free soya sauce and make it a breeze to order and eat. Great service and yummy drinks - always a great..."

Ness Sharpe

"Favorite place to eat! Good service and food is always fresh and tastes amazing! The blue water bento box is so yummy and the miso is always good..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"I've had very good experiences of Tokyo Club Ponsonby. The service has always been outstanding and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I love..."

William Smalley

"Haven't been in a while but have been a few times. They used to have the BEST Okonomiyaki in town, but due to a lack of popularity they stopped..."

Jason

"First trial in Tokyo Club. It was a small restaurant with about 20 to 30 seaters. We ordered karaage (fried chicken), steamed rice and miso soup,..."

Cindy Ong

"A friend and I had a bite to eat here at Tokyo Club and had a great experience. We were shown to a table which had room for me to put my baby's pram..."

Sarina W

"Absolute favorite place to eat out currently; Food is great, Freshly made to order in front of the bar tables, lots to choose from ranging from share..."

Toni Wilson

"Recently went to this chic busy restaurant, like the idea of the bar seats and eatery bar in front of the chefs, very polite greeting and service..."

Tracee

"We ate here on a Thursday recently and I had the daily special which was Teriyaki Chicken. The service was friendly and fast, the food arrived..."

Wolfie W

"The great thing about Tokyo Club is that one can always get a table, even when every other place in P Central is maxed out.. Possibly prices are a..."

Frank

"When ordering, was not sure how the portions would turn out. To our surprise, the portions were very good for the cost. We ordered the salmon sushi,..."

Jemimah

"Best Sushi I have had - so fresh and tasty. The prawns were large and perfectly cooked and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was..."

Jane Walsh

"Tokyo Club had a great atmosphere, friendly staff and were incredibly helpful. The food was absolutely divine and I can't wait to go back...."

Heleen Gore

"I went to Tokyo Club with some friends for a casual bite, and the atmosphere was perfect. I loved the laneway style seating.The service..."

Jared Pinfold

"Had a lovely evening here with some friends. The food is simple and authentic. Steak cooked to perfection sashimi super fresh nice wine it was..."

Kristine Green

"Best Japanese restaurant in New Zealand. I am a regular. I love sushi and there's is super great. if you don't want something they will take it out!..."

Rosa

"I caught up with a friend here and enjoyed a couple of crisp clean asahi beers from the tap, some edamame beans, and some really nice karaage..."

Calvin Hale

"Thank you once again Tokyo Club for being great hosts and your food is always top notch. I specifically chose to come and have my 'last supper of..."

Kevin Clodumar

"We went out for lunch here two weeks ago. I always enjoy sitting on the counter watching the food being prepared. The sashimi was as fresh as..."

Gus

"Went with a group of friends the night of the polar blast and sat outside on one of the fire tables. By the end of the night I had my jacket and..."

Sharayah

"Had dinner here last night - a great little spot with very delicious food choices and Japanese-style ambiance. The wait staff were very attentive and..."

Kaye

"I took my friend for lunch to Tokyo Club on nice sunny day.Loved sitting outside table which is like a "IRORI" style.Selection of sake..."

Ammie Watt

"A friend and I had lunch at Tokyo Club recently and we had the okonomiyaki and a few other small dishes, all the food was delicious and the service..."

Nicky Davidson

"This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants. The food is izakaya style - consistently good and well presented. I especially liked the deep fried..."

John

"Just had an excellent evening at Tokyo Club.Beautifully presented and fresh sashimi, followed by an lamb teppan cooked to perfection and..."

Rodrigo Maia

"Lunch on a hot summers day was cold Sake along with sashimi in a very vibrant environment. Great choice of seating at either the bar, inside or..."

David Boshier

"This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff and amazing food - the okonomiyaki is incredible.The lunch menu is very well..."

Alice Kemp

"Great little find in the gem of the new Ponsonby Central! Great service, atmosphere and very authentic too. Casual style with great selection of..."

Dominic Henderson

"I've tried sake and food match, and it was awesome!! I've basically done the same as with wine, guided myself through the great list of sake and..."

Gustavo Tanikawa

"Having been to Tokyo and walked the back streets and alley ways of Shibuya, I loved the 'yokocho' styled dining Tokyo Club has to offer. The way the..."

Lisa Edgar

"Fantastic food, quick service, even at lunch time on a..."

Dean Shelley

"Go for the quality, not quantity. Yummy. Definitely will go..."

Angela Tu

"Awesome restaurant they have amazing food that tastes delicious. They also have home made ice-cream called yuzu and it is so yum definitely go there..."

Jordan Smith

"Tokyo Club Ponsonby is a real Japanese Izakaya. It has a cool vibe, located next to the Radio Ponsonby booth streaming live DJ's at work. It looks..."

Mark Smith

"The food was delicious and people were friendly. I wanted to try Bento Box but I do not eat beef or pork. As the menu had beef and pork included in..."

Arun Raja Nagarajan

"Lovely dinner experience cosy well lite area, attentive service but not intrusive. Gorgeous Bento box we had the grill and tapsa tasting..."

Etomia Wilson

"The food was amazing! We got the dumplings and teriyaki chicken. We sat outside by the fire and it kept us nice and warm! I definitely recommend..."

Julie K

"Lovely spot with some open seats at the kitchen side and a cosy space with more tables tucked away for more privacy. Friendly welcome and immediately..."

Sharon W

"Succulent sushi, gorgeous gyōza, fresh fantastic Japanese cuisine 🍱🍶 There seems to always be a queue and it's no wonder - the katsu crumb was..."

Syd Eats

"Definitely worth a visit! The bento boxes are a great way to try lots of things and are the perfect amount to fill you up! The kumara was a little..."

Annie White

"Great little hangout place with good food and service. I loved the bento box and..."

Neethu arun

"Cosy place to eat situated in a busy dining quarter. Great people watching. Delicious food and great drinks selection. Wonderful friendly service...."

Ngaire Lyall

"Ordered the ginger pork and teriyaki chicken with steamed rice and miso soup , was really really good. For its price it was well worth it. Staff were..."

Kitty Oliver

"We ended up coming here as the restaurant we wanted to go to was randomly closed. Honestly my expectations weren’t too high at first but I ended up..."

Kylie Huang

"Best Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Auckland that I have seen. Beautiful cosy little setup in the heart of Ponsonby Central. The dinner (available..."

Jack Bloggs

"Ponsonby central is one beautiful place so many small restaurants with absolutely phenomenal food. Tokyo club has taken me by surprise with its..."

Raphael Benoni

"We enjoyed Sunday Grill dinner box $33, nice outdoor sitting area with the fire 🔥 I recommend to visit this place Maria and Sophia..."

Maria Chueva

"The place is not very big but very delicious. We were a group of 10 or so, and had the boxes. The waiter got confused with our order and offered a..."

Rising Star

"The food was fresh and amazing! Staff was nice. I definitely would go here..."

Jim

"WOW... Many years ago proper restaurants used to have a Maitre'D (Maître d' is short for maître d'hôtel, which comes from French and literally..."

S. Alkan

"Food was delicious, was nice to be able to have a vegan bento box. Seats could be more..."

Dan

"Tried Japanese food first time ever and i loved it. One of the best dish was Takoyaki octopus balls while others were also delicious. I had Teriyaki..."

Vimal Prajapati

Genta Japanese Dining - Sake Bar & Dining Restaurant

"Genta has always been my favorite sake bar to visit for the last few years. Staff changed quite a bit, menu is changed lately, but the food quality..."

Hunter Auckland

"Great variety of superbly tasty food. Very popular place. Good range of sake and other drinks to choose..."

Jordan T

"I highly rate this japanese place. Staff are friendly and polite. The food was great and the price is very reasonable. I had the Bento box, seared..."

Aaron C

"Absolutely delicious, I definitely can guarantee this Beef Tataki is the best taste I have tried so far in whole Auckland. Ramen broth just so sweet..."

J. T

"Friendly, helpful service, great atmosphere and a wide range of authentic, reasonably priced Japanese food. Since visiting Tokyo this has been the..."

Jasmin Bull

"As you walk in, you inmediately find yourself engrossed in japanese culture. A bustling atmosphere, which brings japan to you. Often quite full, a..."

Jayden Kah

"Great food and service. Loved the decorations and Japanese ambience. I like that it closes very late ! The sound they made with the drums scared me a..."

Victoria V

"Automatically when you get there, your greeted by huge gong and a warm welcome. It was extremely lively when I arrived but the service was timely and..."

definitely not me

"Easily one of the best Japanese restaurants we dined at while in Auckland. The fish is fresh and the menu is extensive. Excellent quality fish. Fair..."

Kevin Hu

"Excellent service and fast food delivery. Price is what you expect from a Japanese restaurant in..."

Greg Tsai

"So so yum. One of the best Japanese place I have found in Auckland. Not to expensive. And is great that you can buy a load of stuff and share it..."

keighley Mcandie

"Great food! Fun atmosphere, and the food is delicious. I would recommend when in..."

Evan Henry

"Food is normally really good, but sashimi was..."

So won K

"Racked up quite a bill, but it was worth it. It a a good place for a few drinks or for a celebration. Food was tasty, service amazing and the staff..."

Shane Milovale

"I always enjoy popping into Genta for a cold glass of Orion and a snack, staff are always friendly and..."

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