A hidden gem. Located upstairs and not visible from the street. That’s why the place is always quiet. Their Katsu Don, sushi, and Udon are so delicious!
Really love the food here and we keep coming back on a regular basis for dinner (the rice bowls and the bento boxes are always very tasty!).
The only thing I hope they will improve is the speed of bringing the food out and more efficient service - we often wait for 10 minutes to be greeted and given a menu, another 10 to be given water (always have to ask) and especially if there’s a larger group (4 or more people) the food always comes out after 40 minutes or later (have waited for an hour once).
Again the food is so good we keep coming back, but every time I get impatient with the service - I see this is common feedback here so really hope they get some help or training soon.
Tastes great, well priced, yes you sometimes have to wait but don't expect 5* service when you're paying 1* prices. The Katsu Don is awesome.
We just happen to go there for lunch. We never knew about this restaurant before. Food was very yummy, also good price. Definately, will dine in again.
Ordered a mini egg don for morning tea last year.
For a price of $4, the rice and egg quality was quite good. The Egg was soft boiled and the rice was seasoned very well. Would go again to try their noodles next time.
Really nice place, a bit hidden away, lots of space so you never dine too close to other tables. Portion is not the biggest but price is very reasonable, and food tastes pretty good. They do casual Japanese dining justice in my opinion :)
Very interesting they serve their dons not with hot rice which I really enjoy. Totally recommend to people especially those who are around Newmarket.
This place is really nice ...just a little warm with the humidity...opt sitting close to the veranda.
Very clean and nice floor space. Best for large group too.
Food is reasonably price. Some hit and miss but overall still worth going.
Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani
+4.5
Food is really nice. Full of flavor, not overly salty or oily, and excellent value starting at $9.90 for a main. I had teriyaki chicken udon which consists of a big bowl of warm noodles in a tasty broth, with grilled chicken and salad on the side. An excellent lunchtime meal on a rainy day for just under 11 dollars.
The restaurant itself has clean, spacious decor with Japanese artwork on the walls. The ambiance would be great if there were a few more guests in the restaurant at the same time as me.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality lunch without the standard Newmarket restaurant price, and with much nicer seating than the foodcourts. Also great for a bite to eat before going to see a movie on broadway
Confused as to why there are so many bad reviews to this place. Such good quality sashimi/sushi and the food is so lovely. Great view and nice music. Absolutely love coming here with my friends!
I feel as if they're presentation surpasses their flavour. Love the cups they serve tea in. Ran out of several items on the menu despite the only other people there were two groups of two. Convenient location and food came out at a decent speed at a reasonable price
Was walking by and the menu caught my eye. The only other sign was for a dentist so curiosity got the better of me and I ended up here.
Walked in and was surprised at this hidden restaurant, the menu didn't even have the shop name. They had a main menu as well as a lunch menu. Tried the chicken and egg don and the soft shell crab. Both dishes were good.
Service was alright but there was only one person there. I did like the decoration of the place and the view out the window.
I went for a geez with my family for nice food on a special day and I saw the outstanding pricing on the menu outside. The food was absolutely great with such a reasonable price. I'm willing to go again not only with my family but with my colleagues.
Don't know why there are so many bad reviews for this place. Came here for lunch and I thought this place was pretty good . Food was pretty nice. Price is justified in my opinion.
Food - 4.5/5
Service - 4/5
Price - 4.5/5
Overall - 4.5:5
I was so impressed with the consistently high quality of my recent takeaway orders (2), I decided to come here and write a review in praise. The sashimi cuts we were given by Koji on both occasions rivaled some of the best we've had. Beautiful cuts and wonderfully fresh. The teriyaki beef flavoursome and tasty. The tempura was a little bit soggy but to be expected as takeaway. Overall, we were very happy with the quality of the food we were served by Koji. Thank you!
Many people associate Japanese food with small portions and being overpriced. But Koji is pretty reasonable. Their dinner set is pretty impressive and filling although some may complain about the $40 for the dinner set- although this is pretty reasonable compared with Western restaurants.
First time lunching here ~
Food is nothing out of the ordinary. From top to bottom, a teriyaki beef bento box, and a chicken teriyaki donburi box.
The beef was juicy and tender! I'll definitely pick the beef over the chicken, my chicken was on the dry side.
I figure the donburi is better value for money around $26 over the bento which was $20, you get much more and you have the option of choosing which meat you'd like. I'd go for the beef next time.
Polite staff, upstairs away from the noise of Broadway so very nice to have a chat, and a clean facility. I would dine here again 😊
Their udons and other noodle dishes are defiantly worth a trip to New Market for. One of the best udon places for its price!
They offer green tea with all the meals and every time I've been to the restaurant it has always been tidy
One of my favourite lunch options. Lunch boxes are fantastic value. Currently does not have liquor licence . Love the green tea and miso soup accompanying the sashimi, sushi and other assortments.
Some reviews here are very misleading. Koji has been a family favourite for a couple of years now, and every time the food has been a dream. Being quite central, I'm surprised their spaces aren't constantly filled up as you get a great deal of value for money there, and the tea was most definitely hot. Possibly the only reason such bad reviews could have been made is they are written by opposing restaurants? Who knows. I absolutely recommend this.
We visit koji regularly and find the food and service to be consistently excellent. I particularly love the soft shell crab sushi rolls and seared salmon salad. In my opinion this restaurant provides fantastic value for money...plus it's not noisy, like some Japanese restaurants.
Very yummy, good service and fresh sushi. Recommended
I love japanese food, and would eat it all day if I could..I have been to many of the japanese restaurants in Auckland and Koji is definatly th best based on Quality, quantity, and price...if you havent been there you need to go!
Compared to Don Don Rikka, the sashimi in this restaurant is better as it doesn't have any fishy smell. In term of the size, it serves in a smaller portion which is not as filling as Don Don Rikka, which in fact gives a bit too much. If you want to have a decent clean Japanese food, check it out.
My wife and I visted Koji in Newmarket for dinner before going to the movies at Rialto. It was a Tuesday night and the place was completely empty which could have been a bad sign but it didn't turn out that way. We both love Japanese food and have visited most of the Japanese restaurants around the city and I'd say this is easily one of, if not, the best we have tried. What made it stand out above others was the absolute freshness and quality of the food. It was evident in everything we ate and the way in which we served. Highly recommended.
Amazing value. Three of us had a hearty main, we had two starters and two of us had a beer also. $64 total. Food was good. Nicer inside than most nearby restaurants. If you want a pleasant dinner out minus the price tag then go!
Koji has great value food for Newmarket, in a wonderful venue.
But with only 3 other groups at the restaurant, it still took 50 minutes for our fairly basic meals to arrive.
The itself was okay, but nothing memorable- but great cheap.
Overall, I'm not sure if i would go back. But pleased we tried it once.
Great food and location. Service can be disappointing (e.g., grumpy waiter/owner), but food makes up for it. Highly recommend ordering food by phone if you're in a rush as the wait can be very long.
The only place you can taste true sashimi in NZ. Go for a set menu and make a booking before hand. You might not feel welcomed if you visit for the first time. Get used to it if you wish to put the finest piece of hon maguro sashimi into your mouth :)
My family ate lunch here last Sunday and it didn't disappoint.
Best Chicken Katsu Don that I've ate so far! We'll definitely come back.
Fresh chicken Katsu so quiet in the middle of Newmarket great for a little escapism in the middle of the day for a quick light lunch!
Great meal we had, strongly recommended
Bit slow service but good was great
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