Great japanese food, excellent service and nice presentation. Everything was delicious and staff very friendly and professional.
The atmosphere was intimate and relaxed.
I really had great time in this place.
I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are around.
Great food, great services, good value for money! I would highly recommend it!
This is the second time we came here. We ordered combination sashimi, Crispy prawn sushi, sashimi on rice, Tarayaki salmon for the main and had Green tea brownie and baked apple with ice cream for dessert. All dishes are very good. The service was friendly. The environment is comfortable and the cozy. Will come here again.
Great food. Great service
My family has been their loyal customers ever since they opened! Consistent delicious food and services, Katsudon is our all time favourite. Tempura udon is the kids must have too. We always looking forward to the next gathering at Tanto.
We had tempura udon, karaage chicken, and chirashi sashimi. Sashimi on the rice was generously big size. Karaage chicken was nicely fried, crispy and tender. We also had green tee brûlée and apple tart for desert. They both tasted so good. Green tea brûlée has a good strong Japanese green tea flavor with the right amount of sweetness. Lime and ginger sorbet came with the brûlée totally matched as its got a fresh and sour flavor to offset the creamy brûlée. Apple tart was soft, crispy outside and moist inside with tasty plum wine sauce. I will definitely come back!!!
Everything from the atmosphere, food and service was excellent. The staff were friendly, prices were reasonable and I would definitely come again
Great service and authentic Japanese style. Definitely recommend their sashimi and sushi dishes and they have a lovely selection of desserts. Will come again.
We are always regulars at tanto, the head chef/ owner knows us so he always strikes conversation with us. The food is always consistently great and delicious, the kitchen is clean and the food comes out very quickly we always love coming here.
4/5 can really taste the goodness of the ingredients, food is served fresh, reasonably priced. Amazing dish is not the case, maybe fine dining standards which is good in Auckland. +Best Sapporo tap beers.
Had their Tanto Gozen dinner set. Entree are really good (sashimi, sushi, crumbed prawns, tuna tatare), main is average (had salmon teriyaki). Their special dessert is yummy as well. Its pannacotta with mochi, jelly, vanilla icecream and brown sugar syrup😋 .
we were so full and need to take away some food home :)
Amazing Sashimi, best scallop.
Ordered plum wine and Tempura don don to finish. Really good. Will come back again.
Very very very very very good.
This little Japanese restaurant offers such lovely sashimi. The prawn and scallops were so tasty. The staff were so very nice and food was served quick. They offer great quality rice which makes such a big difference to the food. Price was very good. I would recommend coming here for special occasion or just to treat yourself.
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Tanto Japanese Dining focus on serving small sharing plates in a casual sake bar.
Tonight we stopped by and had a selection of fresh seafood dishes. We were rewarded with the chefs special that's only available a few times of the year (also our dish of the night), the Southern blue fin tuna belly fresh from the Hawkes Bay. The toro sashimi had a rich buttery smooth texture as expected. With a touch of wasabi and light dip in soy sauce it was a delightful morsel.
For a deeper unami, the unagi donburi (smoked eel on rice) was another highlight choice - special order since it wasn't on the menu tonight. A simple dish done well.
Overall other dishes were very good too, from the tempura batter that had a light crispy crunch to reveal the moist vegetable beneath to the smooth agedashi contrast with the crunchy seasonal vegetables. The colour and presentation was very appealing too.
We dined early so it was quiet start but soon began filling up. Being a suburban restaurant I suspect the locals are trying to keep it a secret.
Absolutely fantastic time and place for us.
Mr.Kuni is nice guy and Mr.Makoto is awesome Japanese chef.
We will come back next sushi night!
Cheers
It was our second time visiting Tanto and I'm really glad we decided to come again for another very enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere is cozy and elegant, relaxed and unpretentious. The owner is a very welcoming and gracious host. The food is a good balance of traditional Japanese dishes tuned just right to western tastes so everyone will be able to find something appetizing whether they're re familiar with Japanese food or not. And don't miss out on the desserts! The sesame tiramisu with matcha ice cream is a delicious and unique treat, highly recommend. Definitely one of the better Japanese restaurants I've visited in NZ!
I really enjoyed their fantastic Sushi night.
Amazing taste and very nice atmosphere.
I definitely want to eat their sushi again .
I came here from a recommendation from my uncle and thoroughly enjoyed it with my partner! I’m vegetarian and was really happy with the options on the menu. I had the vegetarian pan-fried dumplings for entree, vegetable tempura for a main and the baked apple for dessert. My favourites were the dumplings and the baked apple. Super delicious and the owner Kuni was extremely friendly and gave us a rundown of some of the menu options. Beautiful restaurant and the lovely decorations added to the experience.
This is my top recommendation for Japanese restaurants in Auckland.
The sushi, beef tataki, tempura and karaage are especially good and I always order them every time I visit.
There are also many varieties of sake, so be sure to order the tasting set.
Surprisingly (pardon the pun), the desserts are also delicious. The chocolate brownies are my favorite dessert in Tanto.
I really love this restaurant where you can enjoy the traditional Japanese izakaya style.
The only drawback is that it is far from the CBD and difficult to access by public transport. There is no parking space, so you have to park on the street nearby.
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True Japanese style restaurant. Fresh sashimi and sushi also good for takeaway.
My recommendation is Karaage with mayonnaise.
Super delicious and the owner Kuni was extremely friendly and gave us a rundown of some of the menu options.
Tried the Beef Special from based on Kuni's enthusiasm about the specials, and was not disappointed. Never had beef prepared like this, and would recommend it to my friends.
The Dumplings and dessert were also very nice
Highly recommend this restaurant. The food is spectacular, great variety, I am stuck on the dumplings lol. The menu is a real treat because it is so interesting, and is always so fresh. The seafood for example tastes like it was caught an hour ago. The staff (Kuni) always has a smile and remembers who you are. We have been going there for over five years - and it has never disappointed ........ Seeing the specials on the tablet by Kuni is a great way to see what's on offer. If you want, there is the option of sitting up the top and watching the chefs cooking. SO GO THERE - YOU WILL LOVE IT
This is the place if you want to try the most authentic Japanese food in Auckland with great service. Everything is so good! Must try their AMAZING sushi and dessert :)
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