TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Only found out about this place a year ago but been going any chance I get. Their noodles are always cooked to perfection with a firm bite. Tonkotsu..."

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Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Their Tonkotsu Ramen, which is my favorite kind of Japanese Ramen noodle with pork flavour, was really amazing with thick soup, smooth thin noodle,..."

Ramen Lover

"Nothing beats hand made ramen in hot soup on a cold day. Japanese Kitchen is my go eatery when I'm feeling like a hot bowl of noodles. Their chicken..."

Lucy Eats

"My long journey to authentic Japanese Ramen noodles ended finally and satisfactorily at Maruten RamenThe chatty owner from Tokyo told me..."

Gourmet Traveler

"Cute lil ramen place with a big selection of food! Came here for dinner & ordered the tonkotsu shoyu ramen. Ramen was flavourful and pork was tender...."

Wendy Nguyen

"Visited on 26 November 2023, reviewed on 6 December 2023) Probably my most favourite ramen restaurant in Auckland. So many more choices of ramen than..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"My partner and I came a few weeks back and I actually liked this place a lot. Their ramen is a fairly big portion with a lot of noodles, definitely..."

maia

"If you looking for Ramen in Auckland, please come to try this shop. The homemade noodles is super delicious. Food was great. Shop was clean and busy..."

Rung -Ch -Rung

"They offer a nice variety of options and their service is friendly and welcoming. The flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles make for a..."

Lawrence Cnz

"Fab little gem and the vibe is amazing. Staff were fantastic as we didn't have a booking but fit us in. The karaage chicken was delicious, and the..."

Kylee Carlyle

"Some of the best ramen is the most understated. Definitely one of Auckland's top ramen spots and I've been to most of them. House made noodles are on..."

Matt Wilson

"The staff was lovely and friendly for service. We had the ramen, which was ok but a little salty, and we were so thirsty after getting back home. The..."

KK

"A good place to enjoy Japanese ramen with different characters, tonkotsu (pork bone) with a bonito flavour and sweet thick miso. I don't like miso..."

Yuichiro Soma

"Highly recommend!!! The best ramen I had so far. Tonkotsu broth is rich, the taste is not salty, there is no MSG, I don’t feel thirsty after..."

Nancy Chui

"I found hidden gem place in Auckland !! also for sure best ramen in Auckland too. I ordered Tonkosu Soyu Chashu ramen, i love that flavour mmnm the..."

Sally

"Their homemade noodles are amazing! Ordered Tsukemen. Their fish base soup was great. They offered thick noodles which can hold the fish soup a bit..."

Lucy Law

"So far, the best Ramen and portion that I have eaten in Auckland. Very nice staff as..."

Leo Pardo

"My belly was very happy after this meal :) The Japanese pancake was simple but tasty. The tonkotsu ramen is one of the best I’ve had. Nice and..."

Ha Ho

"Great and attentive customer service, they really put efforts into it. But the pork bone ramen tastes average(the texture of the noodles were nice..."

Summer Z

"Really amazing ramen and food in general. The flavours are quite nice and very tasty. Their soup base is really good and flavoursome but is slightly..."

Benedict Uy

"Cool little ramen spot, came in for my birthday lunch. Had no idea the selection was so big! I'll be back in the new year for..."

Jase Smithyman

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..."

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"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

Tanpopo Ramen

87/100 (1007 ratings)

Zen-Nose Special Ramen

"Yum yum yum and just yum! The service was good..."

Bophea Hart

"This is an authentic Japanese ramen. My second time to come and definitely will comeback again. The price is reasonable too. Gochisosama..."

Ellen Bernardo

"Place has had a make over n sum new things on the menu but as always good service n yummy food at a great..."

Lisette Habib

"Excellent food, good range, fast and friendly service. It's my..."

Lance Millward

"Nice..."

Kenneth Hang Kin Chan

"I haven't had ramen this good in New Zealand before. This is definitely Japan authentic quality Ramen. Looking forward to my next visit...."

Christiaan Bobo

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Robert Jeromson

"So good we should be going there tomorrow...."

William HC

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Eri Akiyama

"こだわりの煮卵がお勧めです☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o..."

Kazuko Kiki Mori

"i very like..."

Angie Zeng

"Loved..."

Lewis Chao

"love..."

Freddie Zhong

"Use my code SYSTEM for 20% off ZOMATO Gold!! Great tasting ramen and I love the soup. Recommended!..."

SystemDC

"Cheap and cheerful ramen. Friendly staff and lots of young people...."

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"Delicious ramen and good portion :)..."

Kz

"Come here pretty often since it's close by. Their signature Ramen are definitely worth trying along with the shoyu tonkotsu...."

Linda Lin

"I had the Tokyo Ramen and wow best bowl of ramen ever!! Luckily it wasnt busy as we went at 5.30 so was only one other table there. I also added a..."

Angelhazer

"Price valueble, food was good, friendly staff. Will definitely visit again!..."

Esther Michiko

"The noodle soups here are super tasty but I always feel they are lacking in ingredients (other than noodles and a little bit of meat). Can add extras..."

Hannah Lee

"Have been a regular for years! Love their soup/broth and their noodles. However, sometimes their noodles can be a little on the undercooked side. I..."

Anna Chan

"Definitely now on my go-to place for ramen! Flavours were just right, though the miso ramen was a bit salty (had a taste of my friend’s soup)..."

Cherie

"Service 4/5Food 5/5Atmosphere 3/5Pricing 4/5The food is so yummy and filling, I love this place. The service was good too,..."

Vanessa Ware

"Delicious! Great place for lunch with your mates during break and on the weekend. We went during lunch time so it the service wasn’t the..."

Karen Yeung

"Been going here since they opened and they flavour and quality have been relatively consistent. Pork based soups nice and rich, pork slices are good..."

Tony Shi

"First time coming here. Had a recommendation from one of my friend to try the tonkotsu shoyu ramen. Also added extra noodles on top, but probably..."

Wilson Shum

"Tucked away in the corner of Highland Park, tanpopo offers some tasty ramen choices. Got the Howick exclusive tonkatsu ramen with handmade noodles..."

J Eats

"Love this place, it’s a place which I have been coming to occasionally since 5 years ago and the taste has still remained the quality it had. I..."

BlankLove

"Foods always good here especially during the cold seasons. Went here with my family and the food all came on time. I had the ramen with pork broth..."

Margarita Ramos

"Do not ever eat donburi and bento. Not recommendable (no karaage as well). But I love Ramen, especially Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen. I love the lunch gyoza..."

CRANE

"Wow what a nice little japanese place out in my neighbourhood. Really enjoyed dining here due to the great range of ramen dishes which most proably..."

Neelam Chandra

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland! So happy after my first sip of the broth as it was close to the ones I’ve had in Japan! Huge portions and..."

Ann Castillo

"Tokyo tonkotsu ramen is my all time favourite in this shop. The textures of their handmade ramen is better than the normal one. Traditional Japanese..."

Uncle V

Viviancho622

"Had a quick search on google for "best ramen in auckland" and this was one of the results. Although, the place is a bit hidden.When I..."

JC

"Can and never will get over how good ramen at tanpopo howick is. I've tried all and all is good and because so it excites me thinking about what..."

LUKI T (LUXX275)

"Cute little restaurant that we only found because of a group karaoke night next door awhile back. Friendly staff and the place itself is small but..."

Nia Tupouniua

"Amazing experience the staff are always so friendly and the ramen is top quality, love the boiled eggs, and all the other options you have for..."

Navsundar

"This would have to be one of the best places to have ramen. I've been to their other branches and this one branch is unique due to their exclusive..."

Patrick Miranda

"Have always wanted to try out Ramen and I don't think could have chosen a better place than this. Had basic cheese pork ramen and it just melted in..."

Sehaj Mehra

"Probably one of the best ramen shops here in Auckland. We've been here for atleast 6 or 8 times and never been disappointed. I always order the..."

Erika Gualberto

"I had no idea there was a tanpopo out east and it’s fast becoming our regular. The broths are amazing, so much depth. I love how you can make any..."

Pamela Mansell

"Food is nice, prices are reasonably as well. The service is a bit slow consider not that busy in the store during our visit. Especially the time that..."

GinAkl

"Truly a hidden gem, this place. Authentic Japanese ramen served by hospitable Japanese staff. The waitress even gave my son two pieces of Chupa Chups..."

Benz Chan

"Being Mother’s Day, the place was closed to being full when we arrived. We were offered seats at the bar counter which I would usually avoid due to..."

Siow Fong Chen

"Ramen here is excellent. Best ramen I have found in Auckland. The food come pretty quick after being ordered and there are so many options to..."

Erica Parvin

"First time eating ramen noodles and they were so amazing, full of flavour and just plain delicious. The staff were friendly and the food came out..."

Shuyi Wang

"I often dine here with family and friends, and I must admit, Tanpopo Ramen never fails to impress. The service is always fast and friendly, and the..."

Rania

"Been here a few times with my boyfriend and we love it. They have vegetarian options so I usually get the shoyu ramen with kimchi and mozzarella..."

LOONA

"Just bumped into the restaurant on our way, fortunately, this place was not too bad, reasonable price ramen with great taste soup, and good dining..."

Ellen Zhang

"Came in here the other night for dinner. The ramen was amazing, the soup had a great depth of flavour. I got a side of karaage which was ok (I’ve..."

Braden Hunt

"This restaurant does not deserve a rating below 4! Pictures uploaded were taken from different dates, which means their serving is consistently..."

Wawman

"Love this place, it is comfortable and welcoming, good service and food. I would personally recommend the shoyu ramen and takoyaki (which translates..."

Lucky Tangi

"Authentic ramen. The broth is thick and excellent. Price is reasonable and affordable. Definitely one of the best place in town. Location have ample..."

Laurencelimkt

"Tanpopo Ramen has been our favorite ramen restaurant in AKL since we were university students. Love their flavorsome pork bone broth which also..."

Sharon Kan

"Convenient location and good customer service. Tanpopo Highland Park is one of our go-to place whenever we are craving for Japanese ramen. Their food..."

Alix

"Had lunch there because we didn't want to pay for expensive parking in the city.Good ramen, bowl and portion seems a bit smaller than the Anzac..."

Food Explorer

"Stopped for dinner tonight. Had pork soup reman which was really nice ( it's awesome for such this cold weather). Staff were very friendly and..."

Zhang Bin

"Good. I think I got t2.It was good. The waitress was kind and yeah pretty nice atmosphere. Way better than the one in..."

Daniel

"Tanpopo is the place to be when you're craving for authentic Japanese ramen. Soooo good! The serving is huge and could be enough for two if you're..."

Ailene Mae De Vera

"Stopped by for lunch and was surprised that their lunch special (Ramen and gyoza) was also available on weekends.Quite a large selection of..."

Benedict Uy

"Love this place, always good, great service and amazing tasting broth. I love spicy so I always ask for extra spicy which they provide and that..."

Cristina

"Awesome Miso Tanpopo Ramen, love the taste of the Miso soup base with creamy sesame taste, a bit sweet and not salty at all! If you like the hint of..."

Jenny C

"In terms of good street ramen, this is the best place in town. Real authentic flavours for a reasonable price in a decent environment. Tanpopo is my..."

Raymond Yu

"Great noodle house in Pakuranga, service is great and quick, generous portions and completely tasty, it transported me back to Tokyo, definitely will..."

Cesar Luis

"I first visited Tanpopo when it opened a couple of years ago (before I started writing for Zomato). Food then wasn't good; ramen with 2 slices of..."

STRADS

"Was so happy to find tanpopo in highland park! It's been quite a cold and wet summer last week, i was craving for something warm and soupy. Tanpopo..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Their costumer service was excellent, and the noodles were rather good, yet it was just a bit over spiced. I personally recommend their Howick..."

William Lau

"While Tanpopo is certainly nothing fancy, the food is definitely satisfactory for the price. The gyoza is decent, and while the ramen is not bad, the..."

Natalie Barrett

"Another fav of mine staff are so lovely prices are good always walk out of here very happy and full so many ramen to choose from and there chicken..."

Lisette

"We went there last weekend. Yummy ramen ! Can't complain much ! Not salty like other places! The size was reasonable! Our new favorite place to go..."

Jennifer King

"Ramen was good but I wish they add more meat into it. The staffs are nice and keep on checking if you need something else and how's the food and so..."

Malia

"Good overall, price has increased since a few years ago, side dishes are now overpriced.Any ramen with pork soup is very good here, a must have...."

J M

"Nice cosy spot on a cold night! Cheap but very big serving and tasty ramen, karaage don was very nice. Not too fussed with their japanese pancake, a..."

Tet

"Nothing too special,very average ramen joint with a pleasent vibe price on most of the sides are too high due to small proportion and lack of..."

De Denim Chinito

"Love this place! Try to go here as often as I can. When I ask for extra chillie next level they actually listen! Pricing is pretty reasonable as..."

Imprezasti

"Really enjoyed this place for some heart warming filling ramen! The noodles here was probably my favourite part. They were really delicious and had a..."

Jessica Callistus

"The most authentic ramen place in Auckland in my opinion. The broth is delicious and hearty, huge serving sizes, and reasonably priced. The only..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Lunched here since I was really craving some ramen. We ordered gyoza (Japanese dumplings) and a dish of karaage (deep fried chicken) as..."

Kelly

"Great energetic service, delicious food! The food came out quickly and the atmosphere was great. Try the shoyu tanpopo ramen, the best item imo..."

Edison Rho

"My husband and I love coming to Tanpopo. We are guaranteed a yummy meal. Since our last visit they have updated their menu selection as well as a..."

Meshellmybell

"Good starters and good food, would recommend for authentic Japanese food. Service was fast and delicious food, what more could you want. A casual..."

Taran

"Loved the gyoza & the kimichi ramen. This was my first introduction to Japanese cuisine & thanks to Tanpopo, I wasn't disappointed. Highly..."

Magic Bleeds

"I was viciously craving some authentic Japanese ramen and found this place via Zomato. It was a little hard to find this little shop hidden away in..."

Karen

"A not so easy to find destination trying to look for it amidst the many shops on highland park (it's across jetts to be exact). Hubby and I ordered..."

Lucille Sia

"Standard Ramen place. Affordable, always a plus 😆 it's one of those places u go to when ur a regular~ Decent portions for the prices too..."

Tan.ned

"just really great ramen friendly staff clean restaurant and a great vibe even though it almost seemed like fast food as they were just bring food out..."

Bernie

"Food is yummy, food is cheap. What else is there to say? Have the plum wine. It's always great. Service is also speedy, so it's a great place to come..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"My favorite place to have ramen.I travel here from Takapuna everytime I get my cravings.Decently priced and fast service.It's not..."

Ricky Zhou

"Really good ramens ! i've been here 3 times now and never disapointed !Big portion of ramen, sides could be bigger tho.Service really..."

William Cook

"best ramen ive had so far here in Auckland. The noodles are good! the pork stock they use for tonkotsu ramen is godlike. people tend to winghe about..."

Noel

"A great place and restaurant if you like Japanese ramen. They have many different flavour. Been to this place with family and friends many times and..."

Turkish Apple

"Tried this place for the first time last Saturday night. My partner and I ordered a bowl of Ramen, kimchi and some edamame. The food was enjoyable..."

Gina

"Best Yakisoba in Auckland!!!!My recommend Ramen is Miso Tonkotsu with thick noodle. :)Also Pan fried Goza is amazing.:)Delicious..."

Aoki Shawn Satoru

"Tanpopo is a authentic-ly glorious ramen bar hidden in Highland Park. I absolutely love having a hot bowl ramen during winter. I usually have the..."

SS

"Had the tanpopo ramen. Great flavor and authentic. It's a bit pricey for ramen at $17 but it's worth and value for money. Ramen is smooth and the..."

Ronald Tan

"If you want a Japanese ramen soup this is a good place. Like other dishes too... fried rice, chicken, bbq pork & crispy salad. Service is fast..."

Lynette R

"Rolled in on a freezing Thursday night, on the back of reading some great reviews about this place and boy was I not disappointed.Staff..."

Medium_Rare

"So fucking good. Love this place..."

Ezzz

"Best ramen I've ever had, great broth, nice quiet atmosphere, friendly staff and VERY QUICK SERVICE. Good came out not long after we ordered (this..."

Erika Lim

"I absolutely love this place! It was traditional Japanese ramen. Every bite was delicious. The broth wasn't just msg soup, i could tell it was made..."

Helen Liang

"We love this place especially my 2.5yo, love the noodle and their special soup bases, friendly staffs, speed service & cute kiddie bowl and cutlery!..."

Viv Zhang

"I love this place, I've been here countless of times. My favorite is cheese ramen as weird as it sounds, but also their curry and okonomiyaki. It is..."

Karen Solomon

"Best ramen you'll get in East Auckland! I've tried most of their ramen (shoyu,tonkatsu etc) and they're all amazing! Perfect place to go especially..."

Kenzi Yee

"Spotted the sign when shopping for groceries in the SaveWay nearby, and it turned out to be a fantastic find. Great broths, with decent prices and..."

Cheapster

"This is definitely my go to place for ramen. On a chilly night like tonight, a hot bowl of ramen hits the spot. My favourite of all time is the..."

Marcella

"My opinion of Tanpopo Ramen in Highland Park, would not deviate significantly from the other review found under. For a relatively great price, you..."

Audric Kam

"Not many options for serious ramen lovers in East Auckland but now we have one of the best ramen places in the CBD here in our own backyard. Many..."

Ryan L

"I love this place. Great service. Free water and such. The price is okay but I value good Ramen. Not many nice Japanese places in East Auckland (run..."

Neila

"Friendly staff, excellent food at good prices. The different choices of ramen is unbelievable and they are all authentic Japanese (unlike other..."

Dihang Wu

"Best Japanese experience I've had by far out east. Service and environment is great, nice menu with alot of variety, bit of everything. Sushi is..."

Rick Morgan

"We love our noodle soups. Ramen is warming and full of flavour.We were regulars at Tanpopos on Beach road in the city, now we have moved out to..."

The Incredible Edible

"Our new favourite Ramen place, best ramen we’ve had !! 😌, super nice atmosphere and everything is super authentic, staff are lovely and the food..."

Aidan Emmens

"My family's first time to dine here. We enjoyed our dinner. Delicious food and friendly staff. Fast service too. We will definitely come back. Highly..."

Ma Marita Endaya

"Been here many times, and not a single time I have been dissapointed. This place is quite cozy and feels very warm and welcoming, and the ramen is..."

Apple Fly 2.0

"This ramen restaurant serves the best ramen in Auckland. Their noodle is self made, texture not too soft or too hard, just right. Yummy ramen soup..."

Ed Ch

"2018 our review was "Addictive ramen!!", 5 years onwards, they have always been our favorite ramen place. We regularly visit and often order their..."

Janet H

"Taste quite good 👍🏻 Cozy and tidy. Will come..."

Gabriel Kung

"Very tasty Ramen and Kara-Age chicken. Service was friendly and were happy to make one of our dishes extra spicy. Will be back here for..."

Fai F

"I've been here a couple times, nice food and atmosphere with good portions. Popular spot with above average service. Nice place for a date or to..."

Margot Schmidt

"I am a regular customer here and the ramen and customer service is always on point. Staff are friendly and greet you at the door from the counter,..."

Kitchen Gun

"Such friendly staff and the food is amazing, I’m super particular about my Ramen but it always hits the pot..."

Cameron Fallow

"Stopped by for lunch and was surprised that their lunch special (Ramen and gyoza) was also available on weekends. Quite a large selection of soup..."

Benedict Uy

"Absolutely amazing ramen! 🍜 Their home-made noodles are incredible and the broth is always rich and tasty. The staff are lovely, polite, and very..."

Zoe Holmes

"Very good ramen. What else can you say. Maybe the best ramen in East. Not sure why it is hard to find parking for some people. I went there for..."

Charlie Mak

Ramen Do

87/100 (1234 ratings)

Miso Ramen with Pork Broth with Belly Pork & Charsiu

Seaweed Salad

Mukashi Soy Ramen with Extra Egg

Tonkotsu Ramen

Shrimp Spicy Miso Ramen

Noodle

Gyokai Soy Ramen Extra Meat and Eggs

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Staff/service: 4/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 4/5Nice little ramen place. Ramen is as authentic as Japan and the gyoza is yummy as..."

SM

"Had lunch here recently with a friend . Non fuss spot for ramen .I really like it ,large reasonable portions but more noodles to extras good to have..."

Niamh Slattery

"We picked the miso and paitan salt pork broths, they both had a very deep and authentic flavour, not too salty either. The ramen is hand made and..."

Doris Ma

"Huge bowl of delicious ramen! Delicious meat ball noodles and..."

Lucy

"It was my first time trying ramen and honestly !! It was satisfying and so yummy! Friendly services, fair prices & hot food! Fresh too, will be..."

Foodloverakl

"Best ramen in Auckland, the subtle extras they do like really boiling their broth for over 12 hrs(many commercial joints now use msg premix),..."

Janice Tay

"Best ramen place in..."

Hunter Yang

"A nice and cozy place and friendly staff. The noodles and meat portion were generous. Gyoza is bigger than usual. However I find the broth not as..."

Breadzania

"Their Gyokai soy ramen is on par with Tanpopo's ramen which was better than any ramen I had in..."

John Seo

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William Chong

"Big portion, decent pricing for the taste and portion. Taste authentic...."

Aileen

"This place has been a favourite of ours for around 5 years or so, beautiful food, always hot and the noodles are prefect. We’ve got a 2 years old..."

Russell Black

"I came here with my family for lunch on a Sunday and we arrived at 12pm, which is when they open. By 12:15pm, it was already packed with people. The..."

Sharon Louie

"The serving of their ramen is huge. There is a generous amount of ramen noodles and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I ordered the miso ramen and..."

The Poor Foodie

"Ohhh Ramen, I can’t get enough of this one. It’s one of the best comfort meals ever made. In my whole existence I had tried many ramens already..."

Ang Sarap

"Love this little ramen gem. Very low key interior nothing fancy. But good honest ramen served up quickly and delish every time. Hangover cure..."

Lauren

"Really nice miso pork ramen with great textured noodles! Great portions! Definitely opt for the extra meat. Is worth the additional $2. Great on a..."

Persian Foodie

"The ramen here is very nice possibly the best ramen I’ve had in Auckland. The noodles are very nice they have a nice bite to them and are very good..."

Patrick Oei

"Got the pork based miso ramen and gyokai ramen. Extra meat is the way to go. Great for a winters night out and you want something to warm you up...."

J Eats

"One of the better ramen places in Auckland. The Hokkaido miso ramen here is very unique and authentic, with a rich, minced-based soup; nicely charred..."

Stephen Li

"Great little ramen place. They offer a $5 kid ramen which my kids loved! Their meals are delicious and great value. Service was friendly and..."

JenniferJ

"One of the top ramen stores in Auckland. Small space but exciting atmosphere. Ramen was delicious with generous portions and inexpensive price. I..."

Dan Nguyen

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent Japanese Ramen Restaurant in Eden Terrace.Quite..."

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"One of the best ramen in Auckland and for once they open on a Sunday! Their ramen is so authentic and reasonable in price. Portion is generous. We..."

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"The drink ramune is very interesting and I really enjoyed it. This place obviously specialise in ramen. Unfortunately it was a very hot day and..."

Alice Ma

"Really enjoyed my bowl of spicy miso ramen! Soup was hearty and satisfying. Egg was the ramen styled egg and not hard boiled. Had a little too much..."

Clare Ang

"Nice little cozy place located on busy Symonds street. The medium bowl serving size, I thought, was massive! You can tell that the noddles was..."

Bhavya

"Best ramen in Auckland, packs its flavor and generous on the quantity.. the place gives great ambience, simple decors and excellent food. Need more..."

Albert

"Authentic and full of flavour!This little Japanese ramen place is more than you expected. BEWARE their spicy noodles pack a punch! The spiciest..."

Darren Big Belly

"We stopped in for lunch today and it was such a cute little place, and cheap too. The food was really good and filling - so definitely value..."

Romana Petrie

"Highly recommend! Made a booking for 5 since its a small place to ensure seating.All the tables were constantly occupied during the 1 and half hours..."

Deano

"Ramen is pretty nice and friendly service. Lots of mungbean which I really liked in the ramen. Had Tofu don which was also quite nice and want to try..."

FoodMakesMeHappy

"This Japanese place is more authentic than the last jap place i ate at, i had the miso soup ramen and the ramen was well made to the correct gauge..."

Diner8Here

"Not really mah taste of Ramen. The service is good, this place seems packed during dining hours. The Ramen soup and the egg taste really nice, but..."

Zoe The Paranoid

"What an awesome little ramen shop! Highly recommend checking out this place, we ordered a vegetarian ramen soup which was just stocked of delicious..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Hole in a wall, very non descript but beautiful food! You get transported to japan while enjoying their various beautiful ramens. Huge menu and i am..."

TonyF3

"I am not a ramen eater but I have been here for the sole purpose of eating their teriyaki donburi.And it was delicious. It was a pretty..."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"Man this place how do I say it. It is definitely a gem in my personal opinion. The ramen here is quite clean and has a lot of depth to it. I got the..."

Harmunny

"We have been to a few ramen eateries and though some of them are actually quite good, the standout for Ramen Do is its value for money. For most..."

Siow Fong Chen

"Very good. Always consistent. Nice staff. Atmosphere is always great. The Ramen is up there. The price start from $12. Serves alcohol. Two people..."

Alas

"Dimmed lighting, faint jazz music, and cozy seating. RamenDo is an intimate eatery that is perfect for a small group of friends or couples on a..."

Medium_Rare

"What a hearty, filling bowl of ramen! I love the smokey flavour that makes this miso ramen unique compared to others I have tried. The egg is also..."

Mocha

"The best Ramen I've had in New Zealand, with tasty food and great service. The atmosphere is calm and clean. The vegetable ramen comes with a healthy..."

Summer Wright

"Just been here for dinner. The restaurant was not too big. That night was quite crowded. But surpringly the wait was not too long. The service was..."

Tony Wan

"Really loved this place. Ten-ten would go back again. Portions were rly big for about nzd 12-13, but the main highlight of this place was the soup..."

Inez Chong

"My journey to find good ramen continued. In Auckland I found lots of Japanese immigrant means lots of authentic Japanese resto. Finally I decided on..."

Andi Ardilla

"Came here on a Sunday evening. It’s a popular ramen place for the locals and their serving sizes are pretty big for its price. We got the Hokkaido..."

Jason Zhang

"Our go to place for ramen. They have a good variety and specify on the menu the type of meat used in each broth, very helpful for people with dietary..."

Saphic Chan

"Best ramen in town! The rest of the menu is also amazing. Always good to be there. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere! Our fave place for sure..."

Vika

"Food: 4 1/2****Service: 4****Atmosphere: 3***Price range: $13-$20/ personWorth it: 4****The ramen's really good here..."

Salina Cheung

"Was pleasantly surprised with this place. Ramen broth was pipping hot and slices of pork was so delicious. We also tried takoyaki and it was amazing...."

Jenny Son

"Food: 4/5Experience / vibe: 4/5Decor: 3.5/5Customer service: 5/5Service speed: 5/5Food presentation:..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Hokaido Ramen with extra corns. The serving of the ramen was a lot and nicely done. Cold pork mince in the ramen was new to me. Soup was tasty and..."

"I come here several times, the staff is always friendly and the service is good.It's a little traditional Japanese Ramen restaurant, but I feel..."

I'm A Foodie

"My friend and i came here yesterday at 5:30pm and the place was almost empty but as we were leaving the place was packed. Very delicious and tasty..."

Heidi

"What could be more perfect on a cold winter's night than a big bowl of steaming soupy ramen! Service is always good, food comes out quickly and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"I order the pork belly reman and vegetable dumpling～the dumpling taste a little bit bitter because of the cabbage ……I don't like this. The soup..."

Lucia LU

"Hands down the best ramen in Auckland, and to be honest I can't imagine it getting any better than this. The ramen is consistently delicious with a..."

Bryce McNamara

"We had spicy miso based ramen & basic miso based ramen. And takoyaki as the side.Both were so flavorful, the own-ground sesame seeds gave an..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"I had been wanting to try Ramen Do ever since it was recommended to me as one of the top ramen spots in Auckland. My friend and I were not..."

Raymond Tiong

"This place is quite small and you definitely do not visit for the atmosphere, but boy do they serve good food.My sister had the teriyaki..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"One of the best ramen in Auckland, miso ramen is the best! The noodles itself are handmade by the sensei. And the miso soup base oh my my, nothing in..."

Alex Tan

"Miso based Ramen are so good. Definetely suited to satisfy ypur cravings for real ramen. Staff are friendly too. They are delighted to assist you. ..."

Simon Santos Saberon

"One of the best ramen experiences I've had in Auckland, taking top spot in my price-portion-taste ratio preference! Their broth was jam..."

Paola Gee

"Nice food and great service. I ordered the spicy miso ramen with extra meat and it was very tasty. The menu has quite a few options but..."

Karen

"Ramen do is one of my regular ramen go to place. The place is small but the food packs a punch. I normally order their spicy miso ramen or their..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Ramen Do is considered one of the best places to eat the famous Japanese soup in Auckland, ranking high in some famous lists.So, be..."

Diogo Reck

"This place serves incredible Ramen. I have visited Japan many times and the ramen at Ramen Do is the real deal. It's like I am on holiday all over..."

Amy Mellican

"Their takoyaki is really authentic with it not fully cooked inside = delicious and reminded me of Japan!!! I ordered the hokkaido spicy miso ramen..."

Angela Gray

"Amazing Japanese ramen noodle place. Great place for lunch especially for those working in the city. First time here and greatly impressed with their..."

Hungus Girl

"The broth, the noodles, the flavours, the portion, the value, the friendlessness, the authenticity.... Ahhhhh Ramen Do will simply make your day...."

Jade Lim

"We Had macchiato fruit and fruit tart tick the bomb... Then the black stack pork burger on a rye bun amazing with Chips and a beef noodle salad......."

Winnie Van Dijk

"Recently discovered this place and thought I'd go try as I love ramen noodles! We ordered the non spicy Hokkaido miso ramen and the Paitan salt..."

Teddyfamily.

"Went here on a Friday night and lucky there are some free parking nearby. It was quite full and pretty quiet. Music was really faint and..."

Karl Evangelista

"I've been looking for a good ramen place in Auckland I think this place is it. Although it is not one of nice-looking restaurants but it delivers you..."

Jhk

"Best Ramen we've had in Auckland. Spicy Miso Ramen was tasty, as was the chicken and pork based broth my partner had. Very filling. Well deserved..."

Pinny

"Generally one of the places I go to for ramen since they do it so well. I normally go with the Hokkaido ramen with extra pork belly. The broth is..."

Benedict Uy

"Dropped in here after a visit to the pet shop. Wow. This could quite possibly be the best Ramen I've had (and I've had a lot..) I got the salty broth..."

Alex Turner

"Tried this restaurant today for dinner and ordered a portion of takoyaki, for main we ordered one most famous miso ramen and one teriyaki don buri...."

Stifanyanwar

"Yummy ramen any day of the week! Got the tuke men which is the cold ramen with dipping sauce. Perfect in summer if you want something..."

Jenny Da

"Ramen do is awesome!The old school chef really has pride in his work. They look great and have a bbq sort of flavor. He acknowledges his..."

Max

"W.O.W.Their noodles are divine. Went here on a cold rainy day had a noodles and everything were just great. Good customer service and cheap eat..."

Toru Tres

"Brilliant Ramen place! I had the famous Hokkaido pork Ramen. dishes range from 13 to 18 and are pretty big. The dish was even wheeled to use on a..."

Josh Law

"Best ramen I had in Auckland!! Definitely come back. I order the miso Hokkaido miso ramen, the soup is tasty and the pork belly is so..."

Fredpzl

"Gyokai Ramen is very delicious. In general the restaurant is very nice and it provides authentic Japanese ramen. The waitress might had a really long..."

Poricasol

"Been there twice for their famous Hokkaido ramen. Highlights: ramen soup and toppings, excellent flavoured soup base. Worth a try for every..."

Tanz

"Favourite ramen place in Auckland. Why? Because they serve tasty soup, and springy noodles just the way it should be!! Also cheap eats too :)..."

ShoRt

"We've been hunting around for the best ramen place in Auckland and I think we may have found it. My partner and I both ordered the miso based soup..."

Becca Barnes

"An easy gem to walk right past! Definitely one of my favourite places to go for lunch. I am slowly working my way through the entire menu and have..."

Saskia Donnell

"Visited Ramen Do with a voucher. I'm a huge ramen fan and I really enjoyed the ramen here, perfect to warm you up on a cold day!! The gyoza dumplings..."

Kat M

"Just moved to this area for work and have been trying the local outlets for lunch, this place is a winner, dine in and experience fantastic tasting..."

Fries With That

"Love the Hokkaido ramen, well done..."

Bobby Anderson

"Best Miso Ramen in Auckland and I am from Hokkaido. Saying something. Good job. Soup was tasty, noodles were done just right and generous serve of..."

Papakento

"Ramen Do had one job to do, and it did it well. It was a cold winter night and I needed a hot bowl of flavoursome broth with some carbs in it. Job..."

Gentlepig

"Casual Japanese food done well. Parking isn't the easiest being on Symonds st so you may have to walk a little. The restaurant is well setup with the..."

HJ

"It was hard to get a car park in front of the shop. So be prepare to walk from a little away. We ordered Hokkaido Miso Ramen and tuke men. The..."

Cindy Ong

"Fine establishment. The noodles are themselves are as good as the other ramen places around town. The broth is very tasty and not as fatty as..."

Seb Yuntian Liu

"I came here on a chilly Friday evening after work because I was seriously craving some delicious hot ramen to warm my insides and satisfy the taste..."

Hello.jennie

"The misokara (spicy miso) ramen is hands down the best in New Zealand. If you did a blind test of this ramen to ramen in Japan it would definitely..."

Eatyofeelings

"Never knew there was a nice little ramen place here. Staff are very friendly and polite. I like their ramen. Better than a few places that..."

Queena

"Small portions, hence making it relatively pricey. Good service but surprised that mains came out before side..."

Jack

"Great food and attentive staff. Hokkaido Ramen is the speciality of this place and it doesn't disappoint with great flavour, plentiful pork belly..."

Rojas

"Good food and great service.I liked Paitan ramen, however it's more like a lot of noodle but not much meat and you have to order extra for..."

Tanz

"Hello! First review. No I'm not paid to do this loltl;dr: medium price. debatable noodles, debatable soup, amazing toppings, pretty good..."

Wayne Xiong

"We came here for lunch on a Sunday. The service was polite and efficient and there were plenty of seats available.My husband ordered the spicy..."

Rice & Kai

"My fav ramen shop of all. Very authentic, tasty and great value. The ramen chef is obviously very skilled and treats it like an art. Ramen Do in CBD..."

Jason Tan

"Lived in Melbourne and came here to Auckland for a short business trip. I've been to a few Ramen places in CBD area and I must say Ramen Do has..."

Jim Wang

"Yes!!! This is my other ramen eatery, very good service and yummy ramen. Dumplings are very good to but you only get four, the ramen has..."

Chops

"I love Ramen Do!!!My boyfriend and I eat here at least once a week, we can't get enough! Very generous portion sizes and a huge range..."

Lucy Jane Hopkins

"I'm not much of a noodles person, but this place simply blew me away!I went for a simple lunch and was first surprised by how quickly the..."

Owen Wang

"Great food and good service. The presentation of their ramen look so mouth watering, good flavors too. Big portion compare to price. My favorite..."

Alex

"Great, authentic food. The ramen is delicious but they also do other meals really well (dumplings, and rice dishes). They have lots of things you..."

Erin Jay

"Prefect ramen, full of flavors and big portion. Side dishes were very tasty too. Very prompt service and good value for money. If you are looking..."

Lanny

"Best Ramen in Auckland. As good as any Ramen-Ya in Japan. Authentic soup stocks and pork belly so flavour is the real deal. Lots of fresh side..."

Paiaka

"Love this place. Best Ramen in town. Love the Hokkaido Ramen.. Yummmmm. The broth is so tasteful and the ramen itself, I think the chef must have..."

3possibilites

"I have tried a lot of different Ramen places around town and this is a good Ramen restaurant..The Ramen has great flavour, selection and they..."

Noms Burger

"One of the best Ramen places in town. Lots of pork and the noodles don't taste like two minute noodles. Authentic place, the Ramen Chef is the man...."

Rangi

"this MISO Ramen is the best! This restaurant's Miso Ramen is my favorite Japanese Ramen in Auckland! =) lots of veges and pork on it. make me..."

Yuki

"I thought the Ramen was good at Tanpopo until I tasted this place. Would highly recommend the "gyokai" fish stock Ramen, it's the best in..."

El Camino

"Definitely the best Ramen in Auckland. I've been waiting for this place since I came back from Japan. The size is substantial and the options are..."

PK

"I wholeheartedly agree with the first review! My cha-shu miso ramen was at least as good as any ramen I've had in Japan, and better than most. The..."

Brett Shirreffs

"I have tried in different ramen places in auckland but this is far the best ramen i had.. Spicy miso ramen was really good, rich and porky with a big..."

KAR

"Rating based on our favourite dishes at this little eatery: the Hokkaido miso ramen and the tsukemen - probably the best ramen we have had in..."

Nom Nom Panda

"Two of us visited Ramen Do for a quick, casual meal. No booking, just strolled on in. Ramen Do feels a bit like a casual cafe rather than a..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Cook when you order is the most significant capability of the Ramen DO. The atmosphere here was good and with many Japanese-style decorations, such..."

John Chiu

"Have been coming here for years and consistently impressed by the unpretentious atmosphere quality of the food and it being Japanese run which seems..."

James SL

"Incredible ramen 🍜 Absolute perfection in the art of ramen. This place deserves five stars, easily. The bad/mediocre reviews are from people who..."

Syd Eats

"Food is amazing. Super tasty and yummy. Can taste the love and passion for ramen here. Seaweed salad was a secret bit here. Portions are large and..."

James Barnes

"Brilliant ramen. There was a slight language barrier, but with the help of computerized order kiosk, it minimize the need of communication to..."

Wyns Yu

"Def the one of the best tasteful ramen in New..."

Ryan Kim

"Ramen was nice, and the service was efficient. The restaurant was very dark inside. Unfortunately, the waitress didn't seem friendly as she didn't..."

June C

"The taste was great, not so salty. The pork portion is good. The meatball is a bit cold. Too many bean sprouts. The female waiter seems never..."

A K

"Nice little ramen shop on symond st. Came here for lunch on Saturday and it was surprisingly busy. Lots of tables were reserved. Miso ramen was great..."

Julia

"Came to ramen do to try the ramen. Got the spicy miso ramen. Soup could be more flavourful. Uploaded menu photos with updated..."

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"nice little place, quite small so seating is close together but works well. Waiters are very nice, often topped up water and cleared plates promptly...."

Megan

"Quick service, great to sit at the counter and watch the chefs, good value for money, huge bowl of noodles! I always get the 'chop chang chilli' on..."

Nicola Richards

"This is one of the most amazing ramen places I’ve been to. My partner and I consider it our favourite dinner places. We’re regular customers..."

Kajal Patel

"Fantastic ramen for an amazing price! Left feeling extremely satisfied and full! Amazing and helpful service. Loved that you could see the chefs..."

Cheapeatobsession

"The soup was so rich in flavour. Pork based soup with roasted pork belly (with crackling as well). The ramen was quite different from other places...."

Teresa Kaori

"Nice little noodle place. They are most always packed during meal times. Tasty food and generous..."

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"One of my favourite places in Auckland, beef brisket ramen is very yum. I love the vibe of the place and the way the art up has been made.Happy..."

Marco.salvalaglio1991

"This place is awesome! We felt right at home with the service very welcoming and very friendly .The food is crazy good, the Cobra Kai ramen is..."

Max

"This place was recommended by my friend and it did not disappoint my tastebuds! We ordered the 12 hr organic beef brisket noodle and the koji fried..."

Rea Roxas

"They provide a fantastic qulaity of toppings. I would go to here even they sell the ramen above $23. Toppings are amazing and especailly pork belly..."

Dw.tonyyy

"Loved the vegie rice bowl. Fresh tasty and full of flavour. Happy with price. Will go..."

Kylie

"An awesome relaxed atmosphere for a Sunday..."

Sharmayne Hardwidge

"Enjoyed their chicken rice bowl and the fried chicken is yummy and the portion is generous. Have been there for a few times and will keep going there..."

Sherly Chan

"Really delicious vegetarian miso ramen. Was extra nice today because they put in vege noodles made out of carrots, daikon and zucchini instead of the..."

Hayley Roberts

"We went for the Eat Drink Love Ponsonby menu and the food was delicious! The service was great and pricing super reasonable. Can’t wait to come..."

Cheyne Stevens

"Never fails to deliver delicious ramen (go for the jerk chicken one) and great drinks. My favourite place on a wet and wintry night! Gets busy, but..."

Karen Chow

"Not your traditional Japanese ramen. If you’re looking for authentic ramen I wouldn’t recommend this place. But if you’re looking for something..."

Sabrina Hea

"Kojic fried chicken is really juicy and tasty. Beef ramen is the best ramen in town!! Full of flavour and the beef is cooked to..."

Denny M

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. Located inside Ponsonby Central. The kitchen/bar area is centered in the middle surrounded by bar..."

Lucy

"One of the best noodle in Auckland. The beef brisket was soft and flavorful. The crispy chicken was crunchy and reminded me of japanese karage...."

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"Had lunch with team here on Friday We got there at 11:45am so we had to wait 15min till they opened up, Definitely worth the wait..."

Gnxsta23

"After trying a ramen dish from Glenfield, I can tell you I was pretty put off the dish that Naruto had made look so delicious.I had a mate..."

Storme Hitaua

"I love their beef brisket ramen! The beef is so tender and the soup tastes so good. You need to be early though as there’s lots of people waiting..."

Dessie S

"You can actually see how they cook and prepare your ramen! Hehe Very cozy place and the brisket was the bomb. Will definitely come back...."

EA.

"Loooove their Beef Brisket Ramen! More ‘White Ramen’ style than traditional Japanese Ramen but the broth is so flavourful and the beef briskets..."

Bonnie Hu

"Good ramen and their fried chicken is to die for!!! The place can get quite packed and therefore can also be quite loud and hard to get server's..."

Lynn Le

"THE best ramen restaurant in New Zealand so far. Most ramen places I've eaten so far were either too stingy with meat e.g. 1 sliver of meat, or..."

Jin Wan

"We had a meal here just a week ago. Pretty crowded but to avoid disappointment, I suggest you go there bit earlier. The place wasquite..."

Tony Wan

"Ordered the Cobra Kai Super Mega Ramen which was packed with a variety of different meat; fried chicken, pork belly, beef brisket, and bacon. The..."

Vivian C

"Fried Chicken Ramen! So Awesome make sure you add mayo. The chicken is so succulent, I recommend getting a whisky too makes the experience even..."

Kelsey Simons

"Cobra Kai - the most complete ramen in town! Korean (kimchi and spice), Chinese (pork belly and fried chicken) and Western (bacon) fused with..."

Benz Chan

"I cannot wait to return to Chop Chop! We went on a Saturday night and were seated at the bench area where we were able to watch the food being cooked..."

Chloe

"I absolutely love Chop Chop for a casual and always delicious bowl of Ramen, it’s a go to at least once a week for something warm, delicious and..."

Ziggyscratch

"Chop chop is such a cosy noodle/whisky bar among the haven of food choices that is Ponsonby Central. When I say cosy, I mean cosy as it is super..."

Jenny Da

"One of my favourite ramen spot! A highschool friend introduced the place to me. The first time I was there I thought the menu is ridiculously pricey,..."

Sime Cajot

"This place is damn good. I got the crab bun and corn balls while my boyfriend and friend got the beef and chicken ramen as well as a hallertau each!..."

Sophie Wilton

"Service was nothing special, lady was warm and got straight to the point. My meal was good, I had ordered a pork & a crab bao. Nice, but I think..."

Evannah Kenwright

"Go to place for some ramen fusion, specially the pork! Korean style chicken is also the bomb. Ambiance is great 👌🏼. Consistency is key and they..."

AngryWhenHungry

"Had passed Chop Chop many times but wasn’t in the mood for ramen, finally decided to go and I regret not going sooner! The portion of food you get..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Nice cute little place! Only complaint would be the lack of beer menu (but that depends on your preference). The ramen was so flavourful and tasty!..."

Stephanie Kourti

"Hands down my favourite place to eat in Ponsonby central. Simple and delicious menu to choose from. Went back twice in just over a week and they were..."

Panini T

"The salad freshens up the meat and lightens the grilled taste and oil, but could have some light dressing on it to add some flavour to the dish. Make..."

Hardysweden

"This is one of our fave food places in Auckland and we only have a few on our list! The photo doesn’t give justice to how good is the food in..."

Kate Javier

"Ramen was amazing! I got the Twelve Hour Organic Brisket which had extremely good flavour. The noodles were perfect, not soggy and had a bite to it...."

Paoi Reyes

"We ordered a pork ramen and a crisy chicken ramen. My pork cutlets were basically roast pork. The roast pork they used were prepared beforehand and..."

Dennis Kee

"Chop chop is my go-to winter restaurant. It's relaxed and easy, a good view of the open kitchen and has food to die for! I like to order the Koji..."

Alice S

"My friends and I came here several months ago. We ordered ramen, soft shell crab bun and fried chicken. The bun is good, but the ramen isn't really..."

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"Fried Jerk chicken ramen accompanied by the ambience of the restaurent of sorts was an experince I would recommend to everyone! Food menu was short..."

Sunny Gill

"Good Services,Nice design, good food, fast service, price a bit high but acceptable. Note: they do good ramen, but not authentic Japanese ramen,..."

Tanz

"Chop Chop is quite a great place for me because their noodles are different and delicious. Very nice atmosphere, it's a great spot for get..."

Thom

"Came here on a rainy Tuesday night with two friends and high expectations. While we were full and mostly enjoyed what we ate, admittedly I was a bit..."

Raymond Tiong

"We came in from the cold and ate ramen. How good is that? She had the pork ramen. She was surprised to see authentic Chinese roasted pork!!! I had..."

Mei

"Chop chop is hidden by a curtain, located in ponsonby central with dim lights and limited seating. It's not as accommodating for groups of friends..."

Anna

"Had Pork Rice Bowl for lunch. The pork belly was cooked well. The skin was crispy. I thought the kimchi mixed with the rice would not go well with..."

Nico B. Valderrama

"We ordered pork ramen and miso ramen for lunch, soup base for pork ramen was nice, but pork was in big chunks and it was hard to chew; not the..."

Cecilia Wu

"Noodle was really nice and service also really good. especially when I had beef noodle I fall in love with this. of course my friends loved chicken..."

Yahihi90

"Had the beef brisket ramen bowl, this was ok. Presentation was beautiful and everything was cooked perfectly. Definitely enough for two people. The..."

SJ

"Got the Pork Ramen and Beef Brisket between two on a Thursday night. The Pork ramen was quite salty for my liking, but nevertheless it was..."

Oksana Zhang

"Staff are very friendly and accomodating. Me and my friend tried their beef ramen which is superb and the serving is good for 2, but my favorite is..."

Chay P Rosales

"My first time coming here. Love the bar seating around the kitchen and overall vibe, very cozy. Though a little bit dark so a quite difficult to read..."

AJ

"Love love love the ramen broth and the crispy pork crackling of their pork belly bun. Their fried chicken is great too. Came here for dinner on a..."

Y Anne

"I quite enjoyed my experience at chop chop. The chicken wings and Raman noodles were very good but the service was average. There was a great..."

Flucym

"Came here with a friend tonight for dinner. I ordered the chicken rice meal and my friend the same except vege. Both were yum and a nice thing to..."

Juliet

"Been here a few times and the food is always great! Not to forget the fantastic customer service . I had the Koji fried chicken (photo included)and..."

Teddy Summers

"As part of The Blue Breeze Inn you can only ecpection greatness and that's certainly what you receive. Amazing value for money, delicious food and..."

Kelsie Smith

"Brilliant, delicious, needs more seating. Can't go wrong with the ramen, I though the eggnet was pretty average. It is always full but so worth the..."

Anna

"Nothing beats a good bowl of Ramen on a cold winter night. I'm a big fan of restaurants that let you sit around the kitchen and watch as your food..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"I thought someday i would outgrow ramen, but man was i wrong.! My partner recommended visiting this place, because he knows how much i love Asian..."

Ruchita Choukar

"LOVE this place. Only downside is that there could be a bit more seating but this is probably hard for them to achieve. Ramen bowls are to die for..."

Georgie T

"Just a lovely spot for a lunch or more. Noodle and buns with Asian inspiration. Pork Ramen, 12-hour braised brisket Ramen and even the Barley Veggie..."

Angel Deng Yun

"While I'd be no expert on how authentic this ramen tastes, the broth is certainly very tasty. I thought the service was pretty commendable for this..."

Mysticmojito

"First time at Chop Chop. Was told to try it out. It's my friends first time as well. I love the vibe and the atmosphere. And since it's also and..."

Michelle Chua

"If you're very hungry, or generally have a huge appetite (and love ramen), this place is where you'd want to be. The flavour of the noodles/broth are..."

Ffionachua

"Came here the other week spur of the moment with 3 other people. We decided one 2 pork belly soups, one beef brisket soup & spicy pork rice bowl. I..."

Samantha

"Ordered the smoked brisket bun and my friend had the twelve hour organic beef brisket. Both dishes were delicious and full of flavour. The staff..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"The cured salmon salad and the Koji fried chicken were two of the best dishes in our opinion. Service was..."

Nathan

"Just wow!!!! Fantastic style of seating surrounding the kitchen. Comfortable stools that have sufficient space to spread out a bit. Great menu of..."

Sharon W

"Great hidden place in Ponsonby Central! The brisket ramen is my top..."

Ana Vila

"Nice vibe to hang out with friends or colleagues . The beef brisket ramen is good. People who are big fan of authentic Japanese Ramen may be..."

Qun Xia

"Had lunch here and thought the food was good. Obviously the ramen is fusion style, so it has a couple of unique flavours. The beef brisket ramen was..."

Edmund Lee

"oh man this was one of the most satisfying bowls of ramen ive had. texture of the noodles came out exactly how i prefer them, firm/al dente. good..."

Kit Poon

"Wonderful little noodle house tucked away in a Ponsonby food court. We were lucky enough to get a table as it was packed. Sat at the counter..."

Morgan-Sean McCright

"The Jerk Chicken and Cobra Kai ramen was tasty. The chicken wasn't overcooked and the favor melded into the broth quite nicely. The location was..."

Brit Law

"We love this place. There is something cool about it. Small comfy very warming atmosphere. Not loud even tho it is always full. Yummy food. Brisket..."

Daria dd

"We are regular diners there. Love the pork ramen and their buns. Price is reasonable and affordable. Service is nice and it is interesting to..."

Seita

"10 dollars for each bun, soft-shell crab bun is amazing. Chicken wings are good, but they’re a little bit too salty for me. Next time will try..."

Xinger Huang

Tanpopo Ramen

85/100 (1988 ratings)

Tonkotsu Shoyu Negi Chashu Ramen

Tonkotsu Miso Ramen

Salted Ramen

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings

Soy Sauce Chashu Ramen

Kimchi and Seaweed Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place, think this is my favourite place in terms of broth, so creamy and rich! Best value too and fantastic service too, would recommend to..."

Lucy

"Better than most ramens I've tried in..."

John Seo

"Authentic traditional ramen booth. Despite the worn interiors, this place makes one of the best ramen places in Auckland. Reputable for..."

Lucy

"This place serve some authentic ramen! Very big serving at an affordable price! A must try if you are around glenfield! Food..."

Pam Gaddi

"Tanpopo is always my go to ramen joint in the city. Their ramen noodles are always bouncy and cooked perfectly and the soup broths are so delicious!..."

Sabrina Hea

"Ramen noodle perfectly textured. Soup base on point. All at perfect price..."

Richard Liu

"Know this place more than 10yrs when I was uni student and now, I'm 2 kids mum. Polite and friendly staff, remain high quality ramen soup, 100%..."

Dee Leung

"best ramen in town, very authentic and delicious. staff are always friendly. Food served fast. The price also very reasonable with good portion!..."

Evayang8885

"Hands down, the best ramen joint in town. Humble, soul satisfying ramen, nothing flashy. Reminds me of..."

Hiro

"Making a good ramen soup takes a lot of time, I know this fact as I tried making it at home and it literally takes hours just to get the broth right..."

Ang Sarap

"Tanpopo is one of the best ramen places in Auckland. Their ramen is delicious and their staff are very friendly. My go-to order is the tonkatsu ramen..."

Alison

"We ordered tanpopo charsui ramen which was savoury, creamy, heavy and overall very tasty. We also got yuzu shio ramen which was light pork broth with..."

Sophie Wang

"That's so good. And the staffs are so a passion for the services. Tastes great! We order the basic ramen 12d. Recommended the soy flavour!!! I think..."

Elaine Taylor

"Its cold at the moment. Real cold. Best way to warm yourself up again is a bowl of the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu ramen here. A nice rich broth and the..."

Amindha Fernando

"Food: 3.8/5service: 3.5/5Overall: 3.6/5I forgot which one I ordered (maybe shio chashu ramen) coz when the waiter approached me..."

The Poor Foodie

"When you walk in you’re greeted in the usual Japanese-restaurant style with a loud welcome☺️The pricing of the ramen and the rest of the dishes..."

Angelica Starina

"Went there twice and I recked on this is the best ramen place in Auckland city!!!! I love their creamy pork soup ramen, “tanpopo chasu ramen” ITS..."

Annie Low

"Tanpopo has been a good ramen place for almost all the while that I've spent working in that area. Their Miso and Shio ramen are my absolute..."

Flames And Skewers

"Great staff they a very friendly. The food is very good and reminds of my trip back to japan. I have been here many times and I highly recommend..."

Patrick Oei

"No wonder they have been running a business long time as a popular ramen shop here. Excellent customer service and of course the great ramen. Nori..."

Pukeko

"The best ramen shop in Auckland. Their ramen is the closest to ramen I could have in Japan. Highly recommend Tonkotsu Shoyu or Tonkotsu miso and ask..."

Tomo

"本当にありがとう! The ramen is the best I've had in Auckland! The miso ramen is so good for the soul. It really took me back to Japan..And..."

Garron White

"I like the ramen,cause the soup is pretty good，But their boiled egg is cold，I have to put it in soup until it warm，and last time I ate it and..."

Ven

"It has been 2 months, 2 weeks and 6 hours since I have last been due to closure from flooding.As they just reopened the ingredients are the..."

Johnson Lo

"Best Ramen in NZ! Really good Japanese ramen, and has very friendly staff. The broth is rich and isn't too salty, they have an open..."

Deborah Peacock

"I’ve never had tried ramen before so my friend suggested this place, I tried vegetarian ramen here it was amazing. Food was tasty 😋 staff was..."

Omkar Shinde

"This is a great Ramen place for NZ. Closer to an authentic Japanese experience than most other places, much richer broths than anywhere else I've..."

Devon McGrath

"If you're craving ramen, go to Tanpopo, you will not be disappointed. Absolutely delicious, tried the pork broth and the miso broth, I can't wait to..."

P

"Best ramen spot in Auckland. Regularly go here and their house Tanpopo ramen is the one to go for on the menu. Consistently amazing ramen. Service is..."

Boz

"I must have been coming here for over 10 years now. And it’s looks and feels just like day one. My go to place in Auckland when I crave..."

Jack C

"Came for what my friends told me, "one of the best ramen in town." I can see why.Love their ramen. Good quality and portion for what I paid. The..."

Marpaung XVII

"This place is all about Ramen and we loved it. Excellent service on a busy Friday night with attention to each customer. Their basic ramen is best..."

Vivek

"Cute little ramen noodle bar tucked away on Anzac Ave. The ramen is authentic and delicious, I ordered the cheap vegetarian miso ramen, which was the..."

Paris Jenkins

"Tastes like Japanese ramen I had in Japan. Noodles and the broth are delicious, not too salty. Great meal for the value. Staff is friendly and lovely..."

Kat Boz

"Some pretty decent ramen here! Miso Tonkotsu Ramen was really nice, loved the broth! It was quite addicting. Great portions and nice staff. Friends..."

Kirsten

"This resto produces the best authentic ramen in NZ.Of course the ramen in New Zealand is still incomparable to the ones in Japan but its a very..."

Tabby De Guzman

"I had the Tonkotsu Shoyu Chashu Ramen, and I can't stress how good the soup was!!! It was extremely dense and full of flavour, and the chashu was..."

Amy Mah

"Tonkotsu miso ramen!!This is a hole in the wall eatery dedicated solely to ramen. We had the tonkotsu miso ramen and it was delicious. ..."

Suzie Lee

"Hands down. My favourite Ramen restaurant. Great choices on soups bases and a variety of different toppings. Tried a few but recommend the Tonkotsu..."

Victoria Jenner

"Ate here 3 times. 2 times it was really amazing 1 time it was pretty average. Still, ramen, I love ramen, and they have it in a very big..."

Attila The Hun

"Service was fast, very friendly staff, prices were good, food was yummy :) (had fried noodles and dumplings). Really enjoyed and will definitely go..."

Aleisha Cunningham

"Could taste sufficient cheese flavour in cheesy ramen. The ramen noodles were thin and soup base was flavourful. Chashu was also nice and thin and..."

Rosanne Choy

"Customisable raamen done right. Lots of different optional add ons with a great selection of soup base. The noodles were..."

Tony Ma

"Professional ramen chefs with a consistent great flavour. The interior design of the shop could be improved upon, but the price charged for each dish..."

Floyd Moratti

"My fave ramen place in NZ. Food is not only affordable but also absolutly amazing. Staff is very friendly and accomodating. Highly..."

Danica Perez

"Simply best ramen in town. My friend and I come here at least 2 times a week. The place is usually packed during peak dining period, however, you..."

Zoe The Paranoid

"For $12 for a bowl of ramen was pretty good to share for my friend and I. Super simple and yummy and maybe come again next time to try the other..."

Heidi

"Happy with the fast service and warm greetings by staff. Had the Tsuke Ramen with miso soup flavour. Being a rookie with ramen, I was surprised that..."

888bing888

"Menu was easy to follow and prices were so cheap for quality ay. The broth was so good I had to order extra noodles. The owners were surprised I..."

I'mhungry

"I absolutely love Tanpopo! They are my go to place for lunch when i crave for something warm and hearty. Beautiful rich broth combined with al dente..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"If you are looking for affordable and authentic japanese ramen, you come to the right place. The staff are all Japanese who can speak English, so..."

Jasmine

"I had tonkotsu soyu negi ramen which translates to soy sauce pork soup base ramen with spring onions. This new negi ramen is so good. Really good. I..."

Jay

"Very yummy ramen!! I've been to other ramen places and this probably has the best broth for me! My friend ordered a basic ramen which I do not..."

Gracia

"Love this place! Came here with my date last night and ordered the Cheese Ramen. I like to get mine either spicy or with the pickled seaweed topping...."

Roro Li

"Having tried all of Auckland's ramen icons as well as having as two trips to Japan ... Tanpopo shines through.Tanpopo's Miso Tonkotsu (with..."

Ben Pogson

"Having moved office recently I've been on the round search for different, quirky little takeaways and restaurants around the place. Having seen this..."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

"If you're craving for good bowl of tonkotsu ramen, this is the place! I love their tonkotsu ramen, especially the pork and shoyu ramen with extra..."

Blackpearl

"What I really like is their ramen soup base, that always taste rich with a lot of flavours, and you can ask for softer/harder ramen as well as the..."

Tc Z

"Sooooo good , first time here and always wanted to try Ramen. Definitely a winner. Had the Tanpopo (hope this is right) & im straight going back..."

Rissa Lakatogia Siligi

"If you're looking for an authentic Japanese ramen, then this is the place to be. Been here for a number of times already and it's just perfect. Just..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"Tanpopo if anything is consistent. Very fast and friendly service, food does not take long to arrive to your table. Tanpopos Ramen are always..."

David Faircloth

"Tanpopo serves some of the best ramen in Auckland. Can't go wrong with their shoyu tonkotsu with some extra chashu on top - bouncy thin egg noodles..."

AJ

"This is an all time favourite of mine, Ramen is always incredible value, huge bowls of deliciousness. The staff are also great, welcoming and..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Great service, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food arrived within 5 minutes of us placing the order. I had the tanpopo ramen, the broth was..."

Terry S

"This place is great ramen place. My boyfriend especially loves this place, his favorite restaurant in Auckland. The prices are good and it's..."

Noeyh Sarah

"Noodle connoisseurs in Auckland have long considered Tanpopo Ramen to be the best among Japanese eateries, and after my first visit I’m not..."

Raymond Tiong

"One of the best shio & shoyu ramen I've tried. Fast service, reasonable price, big portion and they have lunch set too. I also love their chuka..."

Fadilla Ruki

"Standard ramen joint in the city! The ramen is always served nice and hot, lots of variety to choose from in terms of soup bases..."

Winnie Luo

"If you're after an authentic Japanese ramen this is the place to go. The soup was really tasty and the amount of serving in a bowl is enough to..."

Anna Fern

"Decided to try this place out due to my recent liking for Ramen dishes. A very cosy place tucked at the end of Anzac ave. The ramen dish was tasty..."

Jeremy W

"I bet it won't be easy to find a place with better pork dumplings here in Auckland. Good meat, good dough and perfectly pan fried, with a crispy..."

Diogo Reck

"Some of the best ramen money can by. I had that ramen craving and after hearing good things I can Tanpopo a try. Hearty portions and MASSIVE flavour..."

Ali White

"Had a fried rice dish for $ 7.00 and a BBQ pork with sliced spring onion dish for another $ 7.00. Their fried rice dish was much better than ramen..."

Michelle Hwang

"Great noodles, great prices! Plenty of flavours to choose from. Didn't give a full score because i think the noodles are lacking in meat... but..."

Erica May Dean

"Good quality ramen, at an affordable price. Whilst this store is located on a busy road, once you enter and they shut the door, you could just be in..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Ordered the Tanpopo Ramen (S-1) with the lunch combo, i.e. 4 gyoza and rice for an extra $3. I also asked them to make it extra spicy. And boy, did..."

Sambhav

"Nothing beats a bowl of hot ramen and a warm smile on a cold August evening. And you can get all of that at Tanpopo for $15. I had heard about the..."

Danny

"One of my fave places for ramen !Soup is so deep and it's just done rightHeading home from uni I'll sometimes treat myself to a good..."

Thegreeats

"Good range of ramen dishes and taste ok dont think its the best in Auckland tho, very average. Service was average the staff wont let us talk after..."

Brave Eat

"Was a regular to this restaurant when I lived in Auckland. The ramen dishes my partner and I tried were always flavourful and nothing beats the..."

V.

"Delicious, super quick, and simple ramen! It got very packed around dinner time. A large selection of ramen with variations of classic types. Very..."

Charlotte

"I've heard quite a few people say this is the best ramen place in Auckland but I really don't see why?? The broth is salty so need to keep drinking..."

Misty

"Absolutely love Tanpopo. I've been coming here for years. You don't need to wait long for a table or your food. Friendly staff. This is the only..."

Shahn Ashton

"I HAVE BEEN COMING HERE SINCE I WAS YOUNG CHILD ! My mom has always taken me here for Ramen, it reminds me of Japan. Everyone is so nice and the..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Absolutely love Tanpopo, have been coming here for years. This place is the definition of good cheap eats. Their prices have remained consistent..."

Ben Ch

"This place is really special!!! Had their special creamy pork ramen, Gyoza...OH MY GOSH! The ramen soup is creamy white and fulfilled with tasteful..."

Wendy Zhou

"Tanpopo serves the best ramen in Auckland, hands down. The decor is so fitting, the service is quick and the food is relatively cheap. Their standard..."

Math Tummë

"I love this place for a warming lunch or dinner while studying late at Uni! It is quick, efficient service and reasonably priced IMO (for the huge..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Another cheap eat ticked off our list as recommend by Metro. Located on Anzac Ave unfortunately there isn't a lot of street parking. Welcomed in by..."

HJ

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. It is a bit pricier than the other places but the rich broth and amount of ingredients you get is worth it...."

Annie Bananie

"Heard great reviews about this place from a friend so decided to try it out one night when on the hunt for a quick dinner place. It was quite late at..."

Helena Chen

"Price 4/5Service 3.5/5Food 4.5/5Atmosphere 4/5Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Try first time. Very yammy and cheap..."

Renor Kay

"We visited Tanpopo last and were seated immediately. It was clear they were busy but the service was quick and our ramen arrived within 10 minutes...."

Lucy Eats

"Nothing beats a bowl of hot ramen and a warm smile on a cold August evening. And you can get all of that at Tanpopo for $15.I had heard..."

Danny

"Had a tonkatsu ramen here the other week :) The ramen was absolutely delicious! It tastes genuine and the broth is strong and lovely tasting. However..."

Audrey

"Bit out of the way but worth a visit. The ramen was a bit over salty but full of flavour and lots of noodles. Have heard a lot of people rate this as..."

Ryan

" Tanpopo ramen ($14), highly recommended~smells and tastes nice. I like the txture of their noodles. It's at downtown Anzac Ave. and their soup is..."

Zoe Huang

"Tried this awhile back now and almost forgotten I had. It was ok, we ordered a bowl of ramen each. I didn't get through mine (as always) as I'm not a..."

Victoria

"Ever since I had my first ramen here, I am now a regular customer. So far, the best Ramen I've ever tasted in Auckland! The service also is very..."

Erika Tutiya

"Been here a few times since living in the city and we love it! Especially on a rainy day in Auckland. Love the warm vibe and happy customer service..."

Lucinda Thai

"I forgot what I had ordered. Lol but the one thing that i still remember is the delicious ! :) ramen in the big bowl with sweet corns, seaweeds and..."

Nk Zeng

"Although it may not take this place two days to make their stock, the broth I had from Tanpopo tasted pleasant, though did lack the depth and..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Best ramen in Auckland, hands down. I always order tonkotsu shoyu and a plate of gyoza, and they never fail to please. Decently priced too, for the..."

Maria Carmela

"Went for a Tonkotsu Ramen and a Miso Ramen for my wife last Sunday. The place is nice though not really accommodating for a parents with prams (note..."

Bayu Purnomo

"Best ramen I've had in Auckland yet. I had tanpopo ramen and the broth was superb. The noodle is also good, not too "done" still chewy just how I..."

Griselda N

"Easily the most authentic Ramen you can get in Auckland at this price range. Having tasted close-to-the-real thing in South Korea, I thoroughly..."

Danny Choi

"If you want good ramen at a very fair price this is probably one of the best choices in auckland, if you're not interested in ramen then you won't..."

David Clay

"Probably the best ramen restaurant in town. Full of flavour and decent portion. The soup is probably just a bit too salty though because me and my..."

Trin

"Easily the best Tonkotsu ramen in Town. My tongue got slightly burnt today as I got too excited to take a sip of the soup! I always get the $11..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"Absolutely the best ramen place in Auckland! It doesn't matter which bowl of ramen you order, its going to be amazing! I personally love to order the..."

Where.iate

"If I just said whats the S11 at Tanpopo then the diehard fan will know!! The only disappointing thing about Tanpopo is tge location in the city...."

BeeQueUU

"I have been here a few times now for lunch. The ramen is so tasty and a very generous portion. My favorite is the miso based one. I do like the..."

Miss Kiki

"Introduced to Tanpopo by a friend when we were craving ramen. The prices are reasonable and we got the additional gyoza set for an extra $2, you..."

Linny

"The best ramen in Auckland, hands down. Atmosphere is lacking, but for a good cheap feed it's a perfect place to..."

Jason

"Found this place in Auckland after passing through. Great to see a shop just dedicated for Ramen. The first thing I said to my wife was, it smells..."

Wallace Tulloch

"My favourite ramen restaurant in Auckland. I always get the same thing and the quality never changes. The staff are really polite and the prices are..."

Emma

"Really awesome Ramen. I love this place so much. I've been about 10 times. One of my favourite restaurants. Different types of ramen to choose from..."

Neila

"Ok you want good Ramen, come here good service and the food is very good. Some of the best dumplings around.Spicy miso ramen is..."

Chops

"Simply the best ramen in Auckland. For some it might be too rich or salty but i enjoy the richness of their soup. The owner seems to have a big..."

Chris L

"Best ramen in Auckland. Close to uni, which is convenient for students like me. Good service, okay price for okay portion, I reckon the "Tokyo..."

Sabibibi H

"Certainly the best ramen store in the central Auckland area. Great if you like tonkotsu ramen which I think this place does pretty well. It's..."

Regan

"This place probably serves the best ramen in Auckland CBD regardless to their average presentation, but who cares about presentation when you can..."

Shirley Liew

"One of our favorite restaurant in Auckland. The quality is quite consistent. Lunch time special is a good value of..."

Mozzibee

"In my opinion,this is the best ramen noodle shop in NZ.I love ramen and I visited most of the ramen noodle shop in NZ while travelling.I also visited..."

Yuki

"I love Tanpopo. It is unpretentious! Food is simple, tasty, cheap and filling. I love the soup-based dishes, esp anything that has pork in it...."

Adeline

"Good value food for money and the staff were..."

SSC

"This is a small restaurant, but the food is very good! I especially like the Pork soup based noodles. A must! My Japanese friend reckons it tastes..."

HJ

"Simple and straightforward, Tanpopo Ramen is hands down one of the best ramen choice in Auckland. I love how you can opt for lighter/richer soup and..."

YellowBlankets

"Ramen is one of the reason I like Japanese food, so my wife and I try several stores around Auckland to find ones with good value with reasonable..."

Daniel Wang

"A little ramen shop with each page of the menu dedicated to a particular soup base. The menu is a bit confusing but looks like you get the basic..."

Lillian

"Cute place, indoor dining. Of note it is a small space so you might be sitting closer to your neighbor than usual, but not really a big issue. Staff..."

B Fowler

"The taste of the Tanpopo ramen was not bad. The tonkotsu ramen broth has a different flavor to us. The quality of the ramen noodles was acceptable...."

Ernest Li

"Authentic ramen place. We tried the Miso tonkotsu and Shoyu tonkotsu ramen and it satisfied our craving! The broth is so rich and flavorful, the..."

Paul Oh

"Overall great ramen, decent chain for staple ramen dishes. Great flavour and always nicely satisfied. Find that this particular chain’s bamboo just..."

Rosie

"If you are in Auckland and crave a Ramen this place is a must try. Ticked ✅ all the boxes. Service was good with super friendly staff. They greet..."

Traveling with Apple

"THE. BEST. RAMEN. Everything was so good!!! I am still quite newbie in the ramen game but so far this place is the best ramen place I’ve been in..."

Mary Rose Villanueva

"Authentic and really tasty Ramen. I tried the tonkotsu and the soup was very rich and full of flavour. The place is simple and the staff is quite..."

Andrea Massimo De Angelis

"Great food, Had the special with ramen and add $13 for a craft beer and 4 gyoza. The beer went down well. Really like..."

Stephen Lu

"The best ramen I have tasted (outside or Japan) by far! I visited Auckland from Melbourne for the weekend and can easily say it beats anything I’ve..."

jm0nee

"good size ，good flavor， very smart with the peanut butter. Love..."

jerry jesus

"My gf has lived in Japan for 6 months and I've been to Tokyo once. We both live in Australia and this is the best ramen we've had outside of Japan...."

Yuji (Yuji27)

"Wanted to visit this place for a while Now and finally made it! The place filled up quickly ! And within 10 min since it was opened there were no..."

Deanna

"It was really good and tasty noodles I went for the traditional..."

Miguel Martinez

"Absolutely phantastic Ramen, good Service, decent..."

Sven Kreutel

"Eating ramen 2nd day in a row puts the 2nd place in a bad position. It has to compete with someone, who already satisfied the craving for Tonkotsu..."

A.

"I've been to Japan several times; I would say this is one of the best ramens in Auckland so far. My partner and I ordered tonkotsu shoyu ramen and..."

Laurence Ho (Bluegray)

"Really good extra spicy ramen with large quantity. The service was exceptional too. The entire staff greets you when you go in and again when you..."

saumya agrawal

Genzui Ramen Noodle Bar

85/100 (1801 ratings)

"We normally have Tofu salad, Karaage fried chicken and Gyoza dumplings and they are always so good but we tried katsu chicken salad this time and..."

Maki

"I ordered spicy chicken don. It came with good portion and taste. The spicy was in a good level. Overall is great experience..."

Sati

"I love this place! Friendly service, lots of variety, tasty food, large portion size. I have brought so many people here in the past. Great value for..."

A

"Genzui ramen bar! Great place for a quick fix of Japanese cuisine. Decent service and the food came out really quick. Portion sizes are fantastic so..."

Jedediah J

"I am an absolute sucker for an Oyakodon. If it's on the menu, I'll order it. I remember trying this place for the first time a few years..."

Amindha Fernando

"I came in with my Japanese friend and we ordered in Japanese for a late evening dinner. Really amazing Japanese style food. Menu has great selection..."

TheDiner

"Used to eat frequently years ago, went again yesterday. Awesome! Still the same quality, taste! Amazing..."

Sanjay Deshpande

"Genzui Ramen does the best ramen I’ve had in Auckland so far. My favourite is the Shio Ramen (pictured) and I love both the broth and noodles. The..."

Katyanne Hall

"They're very busy when we came, but service was fast. Food came quick, but quality was not compromised. Good portion as well. Will definitely be back..."

Jay18

"Loved the miso buttercorn..."

Shnaia Xu

"Their price renge is so cheap even though they are in CBD!I usually go for Miso Ramen which reminds me Japanese typical taste of..."

Yuri

"Seriously the best curry chicken katsu that I’ve ever had in town!! The chicken katsu was so crispy outside and tender inside and the curry sauce..."

LilianMonaghan

"My go-to Japanese, they do the best donburi I’ve had in Auckland. It is such good value. My fav is the teriyaki tofu Don. Their salads are great..."

Shannon

"I came to Genzui with two friends for dinner to catch up. I got the salmon teriyaki and my friends got the don. The service was alright, nothing..."

Sharon Louie

"A great restaurant to grab lunch from and really affordable compared to other restaurant in Auckland. Generous portion for Chashu ramen (heaps of BBQ..."

Patricia Steffi

"A lovely and crowded diner at CBD. Service is good, price is not high and food is yummy and good potion. The soup of tetiyaki beef ramen is too salty..."

Anita Lee

"Good food, friendly and fast service. I tried the Chicken Ramen and it’s close to what you can typically expect from the ramen dish. The broth was..."

Sunil Nataraj

"Absolutely the best Japanese food you can get for the dollar. Love the dons in particular (especially the Oyakodon). Service is quick and friendly...."

David Chen

"Best ramen in Auckland! Not only are there so many options to choose from ramen to donburi, the flavours are the quantity are amazingly tasty and..."

Arianaaa

"One of the best katsudon’s I have ever had! The goyza is very nice as well. A plus is that they have my favourite cold green tea!! I was surprised..."

The Mad Diner

"Genzui Ramen Bar, found on the upper levels of Atrium on Elliot, is one of, if not the cheapest Japanese spots in town. Most of their dons are only..."

Alma Eats

"Good value for money, Chicken Katsu rice for $10! Ramen is also from $10. Portions are quite good. Taste great. I have been there many times now,..."

Brandon Li

"Genzui always have great quality and excellent tasting food! they absolutely have the best katsu chicken in all of auckland! Wish we lived closer so..."

Fangzhou Zhao

"Finding this 4th floor restaurant was a bit of a treasure hunt at first but it was so worth it. Ordered the Genzui ramen (soy based) and it was..."

Sophia

"Nice ambience, and I'm super happy with my meal. I ordered the katsudon with chicken, and it is only $10.00! The chicken is not the best I have tried..."

Charis Yang

"I came here with my love and we had a fantastic meal. We both got ramen and I can say that this is ther best quality ramen noodles I've ever had! The..."

Lena X

"The definition of a hidden gem.Service: 6/10We were left waiting at the front of the restaurant for awhile alongside a few other..."

Grace Huang

"Food is delicious. And despite the low prices, they don't skimp on the portions! Their ramen and donburi are the best in Auckland. No wonder it's..."

Hotdog&Buns

"Great quality Japanese food and super affordable too! No wonder this place can get pretty busy but it's always worth the wait. My personal favourites..."

Lala

"I got a Genzui Ramen while my boyfriend ordered a Miso Katsu Don and a Chicken Katsu Salad.The ramen was packed with a bunch of different..."

Vivian C

"If I can give them 10 stars, i will!!! The best place to eat Ramen in the City!! Cheap but sooooo gooood. The pork katsu was also yummy plus the..."

EA.

"Great place. Really good prices to. Fast service. Often busy which is a good sign. Good sized meals to. Great place to go for a good cheap dinner...."

CG

"This is my go to location for cheap eats in the city. I have come so often but never remembered to take a photo as the food comes out so fast and I'm..."

Food2belly

"Second best ramen place I know in Auckland. Highly recommended! Nice Japanese Kirin beer is a must to add to your order! Very friendly staff. А..."

German Yakushkin

"This is a tiny Japanese restaurant which can be easily overlooked but their meals are delicious! I often come here for an affordable yet tasty bite..."

Vanessa Gao

"Went for the first time tonight and ordered a takoyaki, spicy shio ramen, and oyaku Don between two people.Takoyaki was actually crispy on the..."

Doris Ma

"Genzui is a great place for cheap, filling and delicious Japanese eats! The staff are really friendly and helpful. The service is fast and efficient...."

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"We come here often, one of our regulars. Have tried most of the ramen dishes on the menu and they’re all great but the depth of the broth could be..."

Seo

"My partner and I dine here quite often for a quick bite, not only because its close but also because there is never a queue to get in (unlike Mentatz..."

G1k

"Enjoyed my bowl of truly affordable ramen here. had some fresh sashimi too! cons is that it's really packed at lunch time and may take awhile for the..."

Clare Ang

"Very good value for money, food is well made with good sized portions. I ordered the pork katsu curry and miso ramen. The miso ramen is made with..."

Toby T

"Lunch here was really good. I ordered the genzui ramen and my friend ordered the chicken ramen. Both were generous portions and really nice. I liked..."

Emma

"This place was on my bookmark for long time and just have a chance to try with Denny Setiawan.. we ordered curry katsu pork don and genzui ramen....."

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"The most worth it food in Auckland I guess😉. I was order chicken curry rice, the salad fresh and the chicken so crispy covered by vege curry. Love..."

Yessika Aditya

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Really great if you're really hungry because the big portions will definitely fill anyone up. I suggest..."

Jessica Ji

"I went here with a mate and I tried to the chashu ramen. I think the ramen was great. The broth was really flavourful and the chashu pork fatty,..."

Ryan Binny

"Always a pleasant experience going to Genzui and today was no exception. Came for lunch on a Monday and it was busy but people come and go very..."

Rae

"STUDENT POINT OF VIEWPrice: 4.5/5Service: 4/5Food (Taste): 4/5Food (Size): 4.5/5Summary: i went there with two other people,..."

MaxTheRocker

"Have been here twice and enjoyed both my experiences.A lot of their udon and donburi dishes are $10 and their servings are huge! I ordered..."

Amy

"It's very tasty ramen veggie and tofu with chicken and pork stock. Delicious beyond my expectation. Also it's cheap with so big portion. Definitely..."

Rachel Liew

"I'm a big fan of Genzui.when they are not very busy, their ramen is best ramen in New zealand! Donburi also taste really good. I love here...."

Veryblueberry

"I always come for their teriyaki tofu or miso dare tofu. Good serving price for the size. The only thing i dont like is that it gets so busy on lunch..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Very busy even middle of the week had the fried chicken don Which was amazing. Then takeaway fried Pork dont know What happened with that one was..."

Bean

"It quite fun of the fact that this is just right outside a 4 star hotel but at the very same time its a very good ramen restaurant. I tend to go to..."

Mari Flores

"Great value and quality, got the spicy seafood ramen which was only $13 and had heaps of prawns, calamari and muscles.Would definitely..."

Gordon Geko

"This is my go-to place to eat for lunch when I don’t bring my own lunch to work. Awesome food and very close to being authentic Japanese food!..."

Mia Suzuki

"The cute old asian lady is half the reason I come here, she makes it feel like Japan, even if it's in the lobby of a 4 star Hotel. Food is super..."

Jay

"I really love the miso butter ramen here! Its rich and delicious, and the prices are also verg good considering the bowl is huge and filling! Also..."

Mocha

"One of my go-to Japanese restaurants. It's very affordable with high quality food. Hiiighly recommend this place for a quick lunch on a budget..."

Tan.ned

"Comforting and Delicious Japanese foodFairly reasonable prices and serving sizeRamen is good quality and very filling. They don't have a pork..."

Aleana Fernando

"Like I've mentioned in previous comments, I am a loyal customer to a good ramen. We call this place 'the local'. For good reason too! A colleague of..."

Dael Mckimmie

"My favourite ramen bar! Massive portions - i can never finish all of the ramen. My go to is the seafood ramen, they’re very generous with the..."

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"Decided to try this place out as I was craving curry and Japanese Dining You has been closed for a while. Really pleasantly surprised!I got..."

Kylie

"I absolutely love their portion sizes and all their dishes are so flavourful! (And well-priced) The only drawback is sometimes there’s a long..."

Sakshi Chadha

"A very good Japanese shop hidden in the lobby of Crown Plaza. The reman was really good with flavoursome soup. The BBQ pork was a bit hard and needed..."

Christian

"Love this place with passion! I’m a loyal regular, I dine in and takeaway minimum twice per week, it’s definitely easy on the pocket!..."

Msav

"Great place to grab a very well priced meal. Generous portions, well cooked and very consistent. Not to mention the lovely staff and welcoming..."

Martin Geesas Gabion

"This is a really great place if you want good Japanese food for an affordable price. My friend and I came here after the movies and shared a bowl of..."

Rochelle Holland

"We had two Ramens and one Don. The Ramen were tasty, lots of noodle and very good value. The chicken don was yummy too! The food delivered..."

Cindy Chang

"Great ramen! I must say that as a non-local, I did struggle to find the place, I knew they were on level 4 of the Atrium but had no idea how to get..."

Zina Govaerts

"This was my first time visit Auckland. Just saw the high ranking of this restaurant , so my friends and I gave it a try. I ordered a miso spicy soup..."

Victoria Huang

"Yeeeeaaaah buddy!Cheap, honest, tasty; what Ramen bars should be like! Say no to $15-20 small ramens and say hello to large portions of yummy..."

Foodiesquarepants

"Brilliant way to end my Sunday. Stumbled upon this place, went by the reviews and was glad I did so. The portions are big, prices are reasonable and..."

Amod Indap

"Went here right after arriving from the airport. Was close walk from our hotel, and service was quick. Not sure if it was because we were starving,..."

Jasmine

"Can't believe I had never been to Genzui before. Ramen at its best for an unbelievable price. Loved it. Gotta go back and try the rest of the..."

Alonso Coutinho Licks

"I usually get Miso Katsu Don for lunch and they are the best. Good and fast service for takeaway and great food with it too. Price is good for what..."

Marggie Pascua

"If I come here for Don, I would give this place a 3/5 but because I'm always after the noodles, I think Genzui deserves 4/5. My advice to you is..."

Bella Luv Food

"Good spot to come for a decent and affordable meal. We ordered the Tempura ramen and Chashu ramen, I liked how they cooked the noodles al dente but..."

May Lee

"▪️Cheap Eats▪️Speedy Service ▪️Huge portions This place is so close to UoA which is pretty dangerous...coz a)the..."

FoodieOodie95

"Was looking for a cheap and cheerful place when I found Genzui. Tucked inside across from the entrance to the Crown Plaza hotel seemed an odd space..."

Vicki Wong

"I have been going to this place for over 15 years. This by far is one of the best japanese joints in NZ! They have been open for well over 25 years..."

Simon Pheonix

"Hidden cheap eat place! For what you get for this price, it is very good!We have ordered a ramen and the egg katsu don. the texture of the ramen..."

Kombie Stanley

"Genzui Ramen Bar is one of my go-to places when I don’t know what I want to eat and don’t want to spend too much money (gotta love the poor..."

Anna Wei

"Ordered the spicy soup ramen and the curry don. Both were delish. Large piece of the crumbed chicken for the Don and a delicious spicy broth for the..."

Pujan

"Curry chicken gatsu is the best! They serve a whole chicken cutlet to you unlike other restaurant that only gives you curry sauce with rice. The..."

Alex Tan

"This food comes to a total of $16. Very affordable for the quantity.And the taste, never lets me down. Authentic Japanese..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"Great little place for a quick dinner. I find ramen there quite salty but their curry is pretty good. Just wished they had more sauce to go with..."

Sharon

"Really good ramen for a good price! We got the tempura and chashu ramen. The ramen came loaded with toppings. Tempura was crispy, even after sitting..."

Winnie Chauchau

"This place is a hidden cheap-eats where the crown plaza hotel entrance is. I come here at least 2-3 times a month! Their pan fried dumplings and the..."

Stephanie J

"The ramen tastes really good. We have been here several times. We tried a lot of dishes and most of them are good. Would like to go to this place..."

Vanya

"I came here so many times when I worked in the city. It's usually packed but the Ramen is great! Large portions, very tasty and well priced. My..."

Sandy Hsiao

"Good restaurant,good food, well sizing , good priceJust amazing.the taste of food is like in Japan Good address I will coming back.i took..."

Vaekehu Tamarii

"One of the cafes where I would definitely come back again. Very huge portions for such a cheap price, I would recommend to try their salads and ramen..."

Alina Mansuevna

"Three reasons why Genzui gets packed during peak hours: well-portioned dishes, rich flavours and friendly, down-to-earth service. If your..."

Raymond Tiong

"Hidden gem inside Crowne Plaza hotel. I go there on a regular basis but it's never been disappointing. The quality of the food is superb for its..."

Foooood

"A quick Google search brought me to this restaurant as one of the best ramen places in Auckland. So I decided to try. Indeed their ramen is great,..."

Robert

"Finally after trying a number of times to come for lunch, did I manage to get in today! This place is always packed, and for good reason. Come before..."

Sulin Wang

"I went there for Taking away Spicy Chicken Donburi.The waitress was very nice and give me a decent service.Unfortunately,It took so..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"Fantastic little spot within the Crowne Plaza hotel. Genzui Ramen Bar provides delicious Japanese cuisine that keeps your tummy and wallet relatively..."

Medium_Rare

"I have been coming here for years. The food is consistently delicious & tastes authentic. Best ramen in AKL (that I've found so far). The prawn &..."

Ms Jones

"Definitely one of the best places for ramen in the city. Delicious miso ramen or 'red hot'miso ramen for the more adventurous fly out of the open..."

Paul O

"We LOVE this place!!! The staff are absolutely lovely and the food always seems quite authentic. If you're looking for a delicious Ramen or Donburi..."

Tiana Meintjes

"Great food , poor customer service!Waitress so..."

Sash Grigo

"Great Japanese place in the city. Had for the first time Japanese curry with chicken and it was just awesome. The chicken was super crispy and moist,..."

Diogo Reck

"Really good value for money. My favourite is the miso butter corn ramen, rich and delicious. The restaurant itself is a little small and cramped, get..."

Pamela Mansell

"Friendly staff. Prompt service. Fair enough price so food isn't the most amazing. The place is set out like the ramen houses in Japan, neat..."

Cathy Xiong

"Genzui is, and likely will always be, my favourite ramen joint in Auckland. The staff are friendly, they serve the Japanese imported Asahi which is..."

Rachel Holy War

"I had heard about Genzui from various friends, but its location in a hotel lobby was a little intimidating. I visited with a friend who had insisted..."

Cheapster

"Great place to drop by with a friend for a quick lunch in the CBD. The quality and portion well exceeds the price of the meal.I absolutely loved..."

Julia Zou

"Honestly, I don't know why the rate is so high of this restaurant. My friends and I order D1,D4, really taste strange .... Meat too tough to eat and..."

Karen Gu

"Cosy restaurant by the Crowne Plaza Hotel, was quite full when we went. We ordered the miso butter ramen, chicken katsu don and takoyaki. Portions..."

Claudia

"Found this place on zomato. Would've never thought to come here. It's kinda inside the Crowne plaza.Ordered a miso butter corn ramen and it..."

Queena

"Love this place! This is by far my fav jap place cheap eats! Quality and serving very well done and packed with lots of flavours. We Ordered..."

Nathalie

"It gets incredibly busy during lunch hours, which was testament to its broad appeal I thought. They have a range of ramen here, including one that..."

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"My favourite quick eat Japanese joint for years in Auckland and it hasn't changed. Over the years we have ordered a bunch but I still return to my..."

Makan

"Great flavor and generous portion, it's gets very busy during dinner hours and we always try to avoid the busy period as the restaurant is not that..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"I came here with my sister today and we had a very enjoyable experience. She has just arrived home to New Zealand from Sweden and was saying how not..."

Ati

"WowAlong with kiraku and tanpopo top 3 ramen in AKL !I love ramen so have tried many from different places but it was really nice. Ordered..."

Thegreeats

"I went out to the city to try Genzui Ramen Bar and I ordered the Tempura Ramen and takoyaki. It was amazing and I absolutely enjoyed the atmosphere...."

Eggster Eats

"What amazing value is Genzui?! We have been here for lunch twice now and most of their (delicious) menu is priced around $10-12. And it is all..."

Danny

"Efficient service, good portion sizes and budget friendly prices make this an amazing place to visit for some good Ramen. Pick anything from the menu..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Amazing value. What i got:$9.50 for a MASSIVE Teriyaki chicken don. It includes heaps of large chicken pieces, fresh veges and the..."

Tip Varnakomala

"Came in here for the first time to try out the Curry Chicken Katsu Don! The food there is really cheap and affordable. It was $10 for my meal plus..."

Kirsten

"After my journey to Japan, I always want to find a ramen bar in Auckland which is with authentic Japanese flavor. So when I see Genzui I really want..."

Flora

"I absolutely love this restaurant. It's my go to Japanese restaurant for sure. Crazy cheap and food is soooooo goood. The proportion is very big..."

Labellelune

"Absolutely delicious ramen for a very affordable price. I got the shio ramen and everything in the bowl complimented each other so well. It took a..."

Charlotte

"Yes ! I have found my home for ramen Good portion and affordable Shared sashimi $12 SPICY SHIO RAMENYum but u get sick of..."

Michelle Huynh

"The food here is really worth the price! It's rather hard to find such a good place to have lunch in the city central with such a low price. I..."

Shirley Yu

"An awesome place for a cold rainy day and you want something to warm you up! We have had a selection of ramen here and non of them fail to impress!..."

Giraffe&Hippo

"What a fantastic place! Tucked up in the mall on the top floor above Elliot Stables. It is opposite the Stamford Plaza. The food here is amazing. We..."

Josh Law

"Had tried the Miso Butter Corn Ramen and it was super yummy!. The flavour of the broth was creamy and flavoursome with the butter adding an extra..."

Jaline Antonio

"Service was really quick! Got our food in less than 10 mins. The soup base was really nice, and the servings were quite big which is such a good deal..."

Razelle Icaro

"One of our favourite Ramen restaurants in the CBD.Broth: 4/5 (always consistent and have never failed us)Noodles:..."

Jade Lim

"Was a bit hard to find. You need to catch an elevator to level 4 of the Atrium to get to this spot. However the ramen were great and is good value...."

Thirdwill

"Went here last night and were lucky enough to get a table straight away. We didn't have to wait very long for our meals and the staff were very..."

Sarah Cornes

"Best place to get your Japanese food!! Reasonable price for reasonable portion. I got the nabeyaki ramen and it's awesome! Totally worth the money!..."

Den Teo

"Excellent find on the same level as the Crowne Plaza reception. On any given day this place is brimming with a mix of suits, students, and holiday..."

Auckland Foodie

"Came here for lunch after 4 lectures, so I was pretty much ravenous:D luckily at Genzui I got a generous portion with great value ;-) The flavour is..."

Ping

"A good value for money restaurant for a filling ramen meal. I have heard great things about this place and I was not disappointed. Their soup was a..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"My friend and I came here last night after seeing a movie nearby. Tucked away near the lobby of Crowne Plaza Hotel, this place is easy to miss. It..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Had lunch here and it was amazing! The food is really good value with large portions and good decor. I had the spicy chicken salad and my bf had the..."

Simone Halstead

"Tucked away inside the crown plaza building is a hidden gem taking the form of a Japanese noodle house.Small but constantly busy, this..."

FoodiePhysician

"Really good, we ordered hot pot and ramen. Both generous servings and good value. I like Genzui as its in a location you wouldn't expect to find and..."

Victoria

"Genzui Ramen bar is located in a place you probably wouldn't have thought to venture, it's on the fourth floor of The Atrium on Elliot, where Crowne..."

Heartshrooms

"The chicken salad was surprisingly good. There are many Japanese restaurants in the CBD that serve almost the same dishes but I find this particular..."

Fanta

"I can't believe i've only just been to this place. The price is affordable (more like cheap), the food tastes awesome and you can't miss out on the..."

Jasmine

"Absolutely love the ramen at this place! Tonight I had the Miso Butter & Corn ramen. The flavours goes really well together with the smooth texture..."

Bobby Anderson

"Strong flavour combined with generous piles of katsu pork, fresh salads and touches of their special sauce, Genzui has definitely made their lunches..."

Annie Ren

"It is amazing how after so many years, they still manage to serve good food, good portions and keeping their pricing at $10 a bowl. Really love..."

Abby Ong

"How was one simply add butter and completely transform a broth? You'd better ask Genzui - their miso butter ramen is to die for, easily the best bowl..."

Gentlepig

"Finally managed to weasel my way inside. It's been a place which I've walked past quite a few times but it was always full.. how often does that..."

Frank

"Great ramen place! Cheap $10 bowls for such a big portion! Great place for uni students like me haha! Will definitely be back for more..."

Kelly

"Best japanese restaurant , cheap meals averaging $10, large portion of meat, excellent and fast service, and always consistent. Only downside is it..."

Jeremy Koh

"I love this place. We go here all the time. This is seriously the only place in Auckland that gives good meat portion for ramen. And priced..."

Breadzania

"Ultimate cheap Japanese eat in Auckland. Best bang for your buck - $10 will go a long way here. A regular family favourite diner to eat at. Always..."

Annette Wong

"Best Japanese Cuisine in Auckland. I love their ramen and donburi. Great price,but I dont like the tight and discomfort area. I would suggest this..."

Andy Leung

"Another great Japanese restaurant!!!! Had the chicken katsu and takoyaki, fabulous!!!! The teriyaki chicken was not the best though. And i was..."

Eli A

"This place is fantastic if you are hungover in town, need to be at a party and just can't even. Get the detox charcoal ramen, some sashimi, karaage..."

Flora MacDonald

"Absolutely love this place, taste great and really good price. Very well worth it. Mouthwatering and looks delicious. Would recommend it to everyone!..."

Hungry Hippo

"I had visited this restaurant before upon my partner's recommendation, as he saw heaps of people having their ramen noodles for lunch. And also my..."

Charica Roche

"I love coming here. The price is good compared to other Japanese places. It's a nice area and good service. The location is great and there is a..."

Neila

"Great food and atmosphere. I really like this place with open kitchen so you can see how your food is getting ready. They have huge variety of unique..."

S Moon

"This place is my fallback option for workday lunches. Nice, balanced dishes at good prices, with something for everyone. Can be crowded between..."

NomNomPanda

"Yum! I had the teriaki chicken and noodles and couldnt finish as it was a generous helping. Great value too! Service wasnt too slow depsite being..."

Roz8

"This restaurant was initially a surprise, and I kept returning time and time again, working through the menu to find that each dish is delicious and..."

Fendall Hill

"This is very cheap for the fantastic food. Ate here alot,also recently moved into the cbd this was great for takeaways. One of our favourites for..."

Chantelle Bailey

"Popped into Genzui after an evening show at The Civic. Although it was after 8.30pm and they were busy, we were welcomed & seated promptly. Staff are..."

Jules Whiteman

"The reason why I've given 5 stars is because of the value of the money. As a Japanese Genzui is one of the best Japanese restaurants in NZ and I..."

Summer Shimizu

"Hidden gem! Almost didn't enter because it was in a fancy hotel building. Affordable ramens and Don's at $10/bowl. Super yummy and filling. Rich..."

Jamie

"👍 I've been going to the restaurant for more than 2 years. Over time, the staff have been less friendly but food is still great. Everytime I come..."

Jessica Ji

"Such a great place to have lunch or dinner. Close by to the workplace in town. Small and cosy shop, could get busy at times and will have to wait for..."

Dean Ching Yee

"Likely to be the best value for money Japanese you can buy in the City. Mains are all around $10 and the large portions are guaranteed to be filling...."

Fraser Lewis-Smith

"One of the best cheap eats in Auckland. The food quality is fairly tasty and the portion is rather big for the cheap price you pay. If you're looking..."

Giang Nguyen

"I visit Genzui from time to time for my lunch break and it never fails to satisfy. I’ve had various ramen at this restaurant but the Tempura Ramen..."

Von Caboteja

"This place is a total gem! Menu items are cheap, and so good! Their serving sizes were also very decent. Great service to add. Couldn't fault this..."

Jina Hong

"I had the curry chicken katsu which was so delicious, and it’s the best curry chicken katsu that I’ve ever had in town. And the portion was huge...."

Lilian Monaghan

"The curry katsu is so yum. Katsu pork is thick and juicy. Curry taste perfect accompany w salad as well in one huge bowl . The portion is so generous..."

Endy Widjaja

"Busy little restaurant with basically the cheapest quality ramen you'll find in the city. I had a miso butter corn ramen which was absolutely..."

Angela Yang

"This is a casual little ramen bar tucked away off the main road. There's a decent menu for ramen options and a few other bits and pieces. The ramen..."

Sarah

"Lovely little place, with friendly staff on premise. There are a lot of different ramen dishes and they are pretty cheap considering the huge portion..."

Derik

"I ordered the miso butter corn ramen and it was very rich, tasty and decadent, with a wonderful mix of savory and sweet notes. The soup stayed piping..."

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"One of my favourite places to go to for lunch. Always fast and friendly service. Delicious..."

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"Absolutely delicious ramen. Huge portion for the price. Fast service. Would definitely come back to try other..."

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"SUPER FRIENDLY! They go out of their way to accommodate any dietary needs, the ramen are very yummy, they have a baby chair, nice ambiance and..."

Gloria Za

"It was our first time to eat at this place and we were just over the moon with the food and the superb service to our group by Jake. Highly..."

Mylene Miranda

"I had the Tonkotsu Ramen with Wontons and extra garlic chips last night and it did not disappoint. I shall bring more friends! Thank you,..."

Jp Beloria

"I have been going there for 9 years great service and even better food always busy . Love the ramen great tantan men . Lived in japan for 15 years..."

Greg Wootton

"Loved the place, crew, and the food! Authentic Japanese..."

Taryn June Saavedra-Galicia

"Best ramen I've tried in Auckland! Lots of vegetarian options, so I must come back to taste them..."

Claudia Ines Gonzales Pino

"Best Ramen in my life! Loved the atmosphere of the shop..."

Tomo Anderson

"Friendly staff and best ramen in town! Keep it up..."

June Dimapilis Liong

"Really bloody delicious! Great vibe. Lovely people. Had the miso ramen. Amazing...."

Sarah Frizzell

"It Is By Far the nicest food in Auckland and it's Japanese owned which makes it quiet unique.. The pork noodle soup and gyoza is a great combination..."

Chris O'Donoghue

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Rick Parry

"Good service - fast and friendly staff. Good location, in the heart of Ponsonby. I love ramen, but I cant say its the best I tasted. I might come..."

Charmed Foodie

"Absolutely delicious! I had the jade ramen, and it was perfect! Spicy and flavourful. Staff were lovely, and gave a good recommendation when I..."

Lulu Smith

"Cheap and fast service for really good ramen! I always order the OG's at each ramen place to compare - today we got the shoyu (only $11), tonkotsu,..."

Doris Ma

"Another ramen eatery, located in Ponsonby.The Tuna Avo was quite refreshing, with a wasabi soy dressing. The tuna reasonably fresh...."

Lucy

"Delicious ramen and donburi! They also have a cute little courtyard out the back. Food is consistent and always tastes..."

Stacey

"Been here so many times. Quinoa salad is the best dish we never missed. We tries chicken on rice is also really nice..."

Jariya

"My friend and I both we had Tonkotsu Ramen, which was pretty good, not too salty and the pork tasted so yummy. Service was friendly and quick. Will..."

LilianMonaghan

"There are not many restaurants where your next experience is always better than the previous, and ramen Takara keeps getting better and better. The..."

Sofia

"Everything was really good apart from my wonton ramen broth being a little bit too..."

Gabby

"The broth is really tasty and the noodles are super slippery. Wait staff and chef didn’t mind changing the order to exclude bamboo shoots. ..."

Michael Tohu

"Best ramen place, hands down. Extra helping of noodles on top makes an unbeatable, satisfying combo. Staff are always polite and friendly, hats off..."

Jay Morales

"It was our first time to try the ramen in this place. We ordered tonkotsu and it was delicious; not salty at all. Their kaarage chicken was good. It..."

Tez

"Delicious ramen!! I keep coming back for more. Very authentic and the size portions are great. Full of flavour and you are left very full! Great..."

Chrissy Misa

"Fantastic ramen. I had tonkustu and my friend had Kaisen Ramen. Both so tasty! Fresh food and lovely environment. Always a pleasure to come here for..."

Florenz F

"A lovely ramen shop in ponsonby, they have outdoor and courtyard spaces which is really cozy. Their tantan ramen consistently good and karage chicken..."

MCP

"Their karaage chicken is a must ! Very good authentic ramen, love the tonkatsu but will be good to have more than 1 slice of pork ....a bit sad! ..."

Re Che

"Spicy black tan tan ramen was delicious, especially on a cold winter night. Got to taste the Tom yum ramen which I didn't enjoy - tasted just like..."

J Eats

"Service was friendly and prompt with the food being absolutely great. The chashu ramen was filling and consists of more than 2 pieces of meat ad a..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Always great friendly service. And the ramen is amazing. Love the tonkotsu ramen which is rich without being fatty. And then there is the special..."

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"Craving for ramen in the last couple weeks and decided to give a try for Ramen Takara which is i can say this one of the best in Auckland.. ordered..."

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"beautiful atmosphere in the courtyard! wish i had discovered this place sooner. i had the vegetarian ramen which was sadly quite bland, but the..."

Machu

"BEST RAMEN PLACE IN AUCKLAND!As a complete newbie into the wonderful world of ramen, I first entered Ramen Takara with a lot of apprehension,..."

Sushmitha D

"Always have the nicest meals here and the delightful staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant. I highly recommend the Ban ban chicken and the..."

John

"One of our go to ramen places in Auckland. Clean, tasty and priced at around $16. Prefer the Browns Bay branch one though for some reason, maybe cos..."

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"Not usually a massive fan of ramen but the tan tan noodles here were delicious and for the first time ever I finished the whole bowl of noodles!! The..."

Lizzie

"Very pleasant experience, staff were very friendly and polite. Raman was full of flavour and karaage chicken was nice and crispy but still juicy..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Had dinner here not too long ago. I like the place. It was pretty spacious, comfortable and pleasant. The service was good and friendly. ..."

Tony Wan

"A little discreet Japanese Ramen place here in Ponsonby, had the Japanese style won hon ramen here, their version of the won hon here is more flat..."

Diner8Here

"Cute and cosy with a tasty and fresh menu. Great atmosphere and good service. Prices are great and the Ramen is authentic and divine. Highly..."

MAD

"Omg this place is a gem! 🍜 🌶 I love the Tom Yum ramen, the Nagoya Chicken don and the Salmon Avocado salad and would happily have any one most..."

Alex Neilson

"Resonable price with nice staff.Especially I love the noodles condition.Want to be there at least once a week.Can't wait to be there..."

Shanny

"This is one of the best quality Japanese restaurants in Auckland and it is conveniently located along Ponsonby Road. We had a chance to visit it..."

XED 🐘

"This place is pretty yumbo. Been there twice now with friends and always had the best time. Im not even a big ramen noddle soup bowl lady but the..."

Mrs Little Flower

"First time: averageSecond time: pretty goodMaybe it’s the consistency or chefs were different?But I would still recommend this place..."

Darren Big Belly

"One of the best Ramen places in town. Well priced. And very good options. Nice place to sit. The stock used is very well made. Family friend. Staff..."

Alas

"My partner and I love this place! Have been to both the browns bay and ponsonby ones for dinner multiple and loved both every time we go! It’s a..."

Tiffiny Begley

"Ordered the spring rolls and two bowls of ramen. The spring rolls were tasty and well made. The tonkotsu ramen was good, with good pork broth. The..."

Vanessa

"One of our favourites in Ponsonby. Reasonable price, great food, great service. There are also seatings in the garden backyard which is really nice...."

Khloe

"Came here 2 weeks ago and once again we have been impressed with the food and the service. They have a vegan option and lots of different choices on..."

Heiata

"special ramen with not bad pricing. Ordered: pork belly spring rolls, spicy jade ramen and wonton ramen. Spring rolls were very very average. The..."

Try_something_new

"One of the more decent Ramen restaurants. Has a nice atmosphere and the service staff were very attentive and welcoming :) price are also..."

Tan.ned

"I'm usually all for the bento boxes but decided to try ramen instead. Number one, because the place is called Ramen Takara and number 2, because the..."

I_like_pickles

"I love this place, such a gem. Such delicious ramen, and sooo cheap for what you get. Attentive service, the dumplings are delicious and you get so..."

Hazel.crook

"Just visited for the first time! I had such a great surprise! prices are decent, the place is really cozy and the service is great. I will definitely..."

Mariana Jiménez

"Great service even on a busy day, went for lunch with a friend, again attentive and not intrusive pleasant meals and heated courtyard. A staple for..."

ChefAMG

"Great authentic ramen. Broth is a little on the salty side but it is still full of umami flavour. All in all an enjoyable experience. Will be back..."

Chefaldini

"I went here the other day with a few girlfriends and oh my god.... It was AMAZING! We were seated out in the courtyard which was quite..."

Shay

"Small and cozy ramen restaurant in the middle of busy Ponsonby. We had the Tan tan ramen (spicy), Tonkotsu ramen and Karaage chicken. Ramen was done..."

Bella Luv Food

"Let me start by saying service was good. Arrived around 9:25pm when they close at 10pm. Waiter was friendly and kind enough to check with the kitchen..."

Jason Yeoh

"Since winter started and up to this day, I've got a constant ramen craving and have tried few joints and this place is my favourite by far. Not only..."

MS LKDG

"One of the best ramen place in town, rich flavour soup, reasonable price, very cosy definitely will go back for their ramen. Tonkatsu ramen..."

Julie

"Been here a few times. Love this place. Generous potions, fast and delicious food :) service is always awesome. The courtyard outside is super cute..."

Allie

"A very busy ramen cafe in Auckland.🍜 So far, this is one of the best ramen in auckland that I had tried. 🍴Excellent customer service too...."

Bunny Bantilan-Clapano

"Ramen is the best of soup noodle 😋 Takara serves good Ramen 🍜I like about the decor, cleanness & friendly service.They also have..."

Chico

"Very good food. Have a variety. Nice vegetarian menu. Price is really good. Service is excellent.Would definitely visit again. Would recommend..."

Henry Patel

"Being a big fan of the browns bay outlet we tried the Ponsonby restaurant last week. The ramens were spot on and the service was good. The only thing..."

Pamela Mansell

"Upon entering it looks like a tiny restaurant joint, but actually there is a coridor that leads to another seating section. Who would have known lol..."

Hungus Girl

"Speaking of Japanese Ramen, Takara is the one that you should not be ignored.Hidden on buzzing Ponsonby road, this Takara is such a gem...."

Angel Deng Yun

"Ramen Takara is a family favourite for us and our 3 teen guests we frequently dine here with. We've also done takeout on several..."

The Food Reviewers.

"Absolutely my favourite place to go. Outstanding service every time. Tried the avo and tuna this time, and it was amazing! Can't wait to go..."

Meg Bella Blakely

"Walking through Ramen Takara Ponsonby is like jumping through the wardrobe to Narnia, except its Tokyo and it smells heavenly.The..."

Hello Rosie

"I've been here for lunch constantly for the last month lol, love all ramen but my favorite is number 11 on the menu, crispy noodles with stir fry..."

Vyctorya Vo

"I've been told by many Japanese they make the best raamen in Auckland. The noodles are amazing, the texture is fun and enjoyable. The soup..."

Tony Ma

"I have a Japanese tell me this is the best ramen available in AKL, and I have a Taiwanese tell me this is the best ramen with taste of Japan. I like..."

Sindy Xian

"Loved the resto. Provided a great ambience. We had the tonkotsu ramen and the pork belly ramen. They were great and if we lived here, we would..."

Facebook User

"Saw my friend's post and her review about this place.It was even beyond my expectation!Tonkotsu ramen - I asked the wait staff to make it..."

Gabriella Devita Febiola

"Best ramen in town! Many people has told me to try this ramen and actually it's beyond my expectation. Food: I got myself tonkotsu ramen. The..."

Anastasia Kadir

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. Everything I tried was very good, the gyoza, the super crispy fried lotus roots and the tonkotsu ramen..."

Diogo Reck

"Service was fantastic. The flavours in the wontons were incredible. Would love to come back. The decor was simple and cute. Portion sizes were huge,..."

Eve Lewis

"I'm a Ramen nut. I get especially excited about Tan Tan. Like Crazy for the stuff. I went to Hawaii last year where there are Tan Tan..."

Garrick

"It was Sunday afternoon and me and my daughter felt like ramen so we thought we should try this place. We had tongkatsu ramen and wonton ramen and..."

Jenny Son

"Well this place is good, but so do lots of other Ramen places. Nothing too special about any of their dishes, certainly not stand out within the..."

Cupy Dee

"Originating from the slopes of Mt Fuji, Ramen Takara joins us in Ponsonby in the building where Clearwater Peak used to be. The restaurant opens up..."

Husk Creative

"Had such a great lunch wiz my boyfriend in a rainy day. We came here because of friend's recommended. But the dishes didn't let us down. We ordered..."

❤️Irene

"Dined here last night for a friends birthday (Friday night.) the place is very small and it's located by Mekong Baby (parking was super easy!) very..."

Nathalie

"After reading lots of good review about the place, it's time for me to try it myself :) The service was really friendly and warm welcomed...."

Tanz

"I reckon this is one of the best japanese place in Ponsonby. The staff were really friendly and very accomodating. The ambience was really..."

Karl Evangelista

"We came here as we were recommended that this is the best ramen place in Auckland.The decor was lovely. Not what you would expect of a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I first dropped into Ramen Takara to satisfy my noodle cravings at the suggestion of a friend, and I have not hesitated to recommend Ramen Takara..."

Sophie Todd

"Went here for dinner here last night. We ordered the tsukemono, chasu ramen, wonton ramen, pork gyzoa and karaage chicken. The tsukemono was fresh,..."

Hannah Gear

"Loved your ramen. So flavoursome and filling! Thank you for being accomodating and having your friendly staff to serve us! And not rush us out the..."

Purita Mok

"I love ramen! The layout of this place is absolutely awesome!! The decor and the tables are just so modern, with such an awesome flow. I would come..."

Wanderlust

"Ramen ramen ramen this one was so tasty. The menu confused me but they kindly explained that items with the vegetarian sign mean that they can take..."

A

"My partner was craving ramen so we decided to give Ramen Takara a go, on a quiet late Sunday afternoon. We asked to sit in the booth but the waitress..."

Food 24/7

"Awesome service and prompt with getting food on the table. I tried fried chicken and pork belly spring roll. Fried chicken was nice but pork belly..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Every time I try a ramen restaurant, I try my favorite tonkostu ramen first. The famous tonkotsu ramen uses a broth made from pork bones. I can't..."

Flora

"Conveniently located on Ponsonby Road, this place was buzzing for a weeknight. Although there is seating inside, I'd suggest heading out to the..."

HJ

"Great spot especially at the sunny backyard, used to be a another cafe in the past and changed ownership several times so good to see a nice change..."

Richie Chewy

"I normally prefer fried noodle to soup noodle but this one...the chicken ramen that I have is just delicious. The portion is just right and the soup..."

Yusoff Kamal

"My partner and I have been to Ramen Takara a few times now. The 2nd time we ate here the staff had remembered us from 3-4 weeks prior from our..."

Kieran

"Came here tonight with friends. The main thing with ramen is the soup. The miso ramen was above average. The soup is certainly not as salty as what..."

WongTable

"Solid ! Ramen noodles hit the spot, the pork Ramen to die for! Can't fault the simplistic nature if Japanese cooking, recommend this place to anyone..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I d probably rate this place as the makers of the best ramen in town. We tasted ramen number 6 and 7 from the list, and loved both. The service is..."

Selin

"My husband and I were craving for ramen so we decided to try this new place in Ponsonby. The interior of the restaurant is definitely better than..."

Patriz De Leon

"This place is so cute and the service was so lovely. Unfortunately the food left us feeling unsatisfied. The bean sprout salad was remarkably small..."

Samantha Galvez

"Dined @ Ramen Takara last night and it definitely met our expectations. Between the two of us, we shared the tan tan ramen, steamed gyoza, pan fried..."

SS

"I went here on a fairly dismal rainy evening. Being that it was a Saturday the place was fairly busy, but even with the busyness if the place my..."

Vincent Warner

"Ramen takara started out in Browns bay on the north shore, and recently started their second branch in ponsonby. It's a little store out front but..."

Peifen Chua

"We visited this place for dinner on a weekend night. We had a very early dinner at about 5pm+ but seems reservation was very essential. We ordered..."

Cindy Ong

"My first experience at this RamenJapanese , I soon discovered its has more than ramen on offer.Firstly , the welcome ,service,atmosphere and..."

Michael

"This was our first visit to Ramen Takara, and to be honest I didn't even know it had replaced the old Landreth & Co cafe on Ponsonby Road (must get..."

Paul Ballard

"Absolutely stunning good and service. Ponsonby you are lucky the folks in Browns Bay are sharing this gem with you... Well done Yuki and the team..."

Mrpuna

"Food 4.5Value 3Service 3Atmosphere 4I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, its very authentic and probably the best ramen I've ever..."

Kelly

"Went here for Fathers day lunch. Was greetrd by host friednly inviting smile and shown to our table out the back down some internal stairs in what..."

Fred O

"I came here for lunch. And I could get a great service, fresh food and really good ramen! But the pork spring rolls were just okay. might gonna try..."

So won K

"The service was so great even tho I was a kid coming to eat alone they treat me so well the food was good but it take about 10 minutes it’s kinda..."

Pusita Lertratthakarn

"The vegetarian version of Tom Yum ramen is delicious compared to other places in Auckland. The only problem I had was just the Harumaki was too..."

Muhammad Taqiyuddin

"Ramen are really really good. I'm not a specialist but it's the best I've ever eaten. Ramen Tonkotsu are really good. The egg is well cooked and the..."

Adrien Gaucher

"Really right atmosphere, ramen was good but only let down by the low amounts of meat in the wonton. Affordable and tasty ramen even with double..."

jay C

"Had Ramen miso it actually really good, a bit pricy here, Ramen and 1 beer cost me 40 NZD, but overall it good, staffs very friendly..."

JACK SOOO (Jack Soo)

"I still remember the karaage and jade ramen being really good from two years ago. Should have gone back sooner because the karaage and tantan ramen..."

Ben

"Gods of good soup! 🍜 This is THE place for an incredible array of authentic, luscious ramen 🫠 Fresh sumptuous seafood, sexy silky tofu,..."

Syd Eats

"Very yummy ramen and great portions 🍜 The restaurant has a very cool indoor..."

Cristina Luces

"We enjoyed a delicious dinner here, the portions are very big, super well served. We will definitely be coming back. It's just a little bit sad they..."

Floriane Peter

"Literally the best Ramen I'm the entire Auckland city. It is a well known icon. Just superb!! 5 stars..."

Just Cliff

"I have visited Ramen Takara a few times now, and it is consistently impressed me. The ambiance is inviting with a very cozy atmosphere that makes you..."

Ayu Burrows

"My favourite place on the planet, we come probably every two weeks and have never been disappointed. When people try and assert any other restaurant..."

Haylee

"Good and bad parts. Staff were great! Food hit and miss. Spring rolls were yum! The chicken was yum! But the gohan/sticky rice with the chicken was..."

GPS1677

"We had a Ramen soup for lunch. It was ok ,but I had more tastefull Ramen eat before. The service was very friendly and fast, the ambiente was nice..."

Lars Mitteneder

Ampersand Eatery

80/100 (1107 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Eggs Benedict with Salmon and Spinach

Salmon

English Breakfast with a Hint of Indian

Single Origin Coffee Tasting for Two

Ampersand Fish & Chips

Lightly Seared Tuna and Salmon

Flat White and Hot Chocolate

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

"This was the first time I came to Amperseed for brunch/lunch with my sister, friends & an overseas visitor. Wow, what a blast from the minute we sat..."

Annie Thorburn

"Just had my birthday dinner at &. Full disclosure I have worked with both Michael and Amanda but that has nothing to do with how feel about this..."

Michael Austin

"I am on holiday in New Zealand and was taken to Ampersand as a treat for breakfast it was a lovely experience. The place is beautiful a very cool..."

Jane Sykes

"My new favourite place in Auckland! Great spot for family brunch or dinner for date night. The pasta is out of this world delicious. So many good..."

Laura Platts

"Excellent place for any occasion: friendly staff, lovely view and absolutely glorious food. I came in for breakfast and now can not wait to check out..."

Ksenia Eliseeva

"Lovely brunch, lovely atmosphere! Thanks Ampersand team. Auckland friends: recommend checking this place out. Would be great for a refuel after..."

Poppy Haynes

"Amazing food amazing service and a view to die for. Totally enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come back for a big dinner meal..."

Desmond GC

"A friend and I had lunch here today and I cannot recommend it more highly. We both chose the chicken dish with shitake mushrooms and a green salad..."

Billie Hurdley

"Amazing food and the service is excellent. Highly recommend to anyone from breakfast to..."

Chris Cullen

"Love love love this place! Friendly staff, great quality food, awesome atmosphere and the manager sophie is AMAZING!! Highly recommend..."

Estelle Naude

"One of the best places I have been to for brunch and highly..."

Stephen Craig

"Great to know this place around the neighborhood. Awesome service and the place is spacious. A great view to overlook the Tamakei Dr. Reasonable..."

Joan Xie

"Amazing flavours in every dish that we had (& I think our table tried everything on the menu) One word sums up this new Hospo gem "YUM"..."

Michelle Rae Pope

"Great brunch location with a great view of the Orakei bay. Beautiful during sunrise and great friendly service. Ask for an explanation on the food,..."

Arthur

"Finally managed to get to Ampersand Eatery for a birthday lunch. It was just after 12 on a Wednesday and it was really busy! We hadn’t booked but..."

Hinali Patel

"Located in Orakei Bay Village, the cafe has a spacious interior with beautiful plant decorations. There is also a bay view at the balcony..."

Lucy

"Awesome place with a great view if you manage to get terrace seating. Food was fresh and beautifully presented.We had the Lobster and Hapuka Raviolo..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Enjoy the lovely scenery as well as the interior design of the cafe. The smashed avo is tasty, ingredients are fresh, and there is light spicy taste..."

Esther

"Wow what a view! This is a great location with other shops & a nice relaxed feel. Pays to book so that you can get a seat on the terrace overlooking..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Food taste good. Atmosphere is nice with waterview if you sit outside. Waited a bit longer than expected before someone took order. Portion is tiny..."

Dennis Kee

"Great atmosphere to sit and do some work. Professional service and great coffee thanks to Espresso Workshop. Have never had any food as it is on the..."

Krystal Reyland

"Ampersand is tucked away into the surprisingly beautiful orakei bay village. It offers fantastic views over the orakei basin in a light filled room..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Great service and kid friendly... this place has views to die for and warm environment. We had the coffee shakes and truffle Parmesan fries which..."

Jaffa

"I was happily surprised when we were able to get a parking spot in the Orakei Bay Village area since it is usually really full. We went through the..."

Benedict Uy

"I'd consider OBV as a local eatery place for me as I only live 15 mins walk away. Ampersand has an industrial-style decor and gives the feeling of..."

Desmond Chan

"Ampersand Eatery is a damn green light from me! Been here twice and the first experience wasn't that great :( came here with my friend for the first..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"It was a really nice vibe and atmosphere. Also great coffee and food. My big breakfast was good but waffles were a bit too healthy and dry for me!..."

Suz

"Great place to have breakfast. Nice location and beautiful sea view made my day. Food and coffee both quite delicious. Service a bit slow but..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Great views and food.We ordered the Mushroom Arancini, shoestring potatoes and yoghurt fried chicken - The Arancini had a great crunch on..."

JJ

"Love everything here!!!! Food, service, vibes everything! A nice place for weekend brunch sessions with family. I love the view from the window as..."

Yeahggggg

"We descended upon Ampersand on a whim today having noticed that it was almost empty yesterday at 1.45 pm.....not so today - almost full. Luckily we..."

Jean HH

"Had lunch here a couple of weekends ago and was very enjoyable - the food and drink options were very good. We enjoyed our smoked fish - although..."

Bridgee

"Last weekend was the monthly NZbloggers brunchclub and it was held at Ampersand Eatery. I thought I was going to miss out on this but I’m so glad I..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Excellent food, with creative recipes and real tasty ingredients. Beautiful view over the Orakei Gulf, fast service and plenty of parking. Highly..."

Marcel Rocked

"Love Ampersand! been to this place a few times now and I absolutely love the food and coffee! Definitely worth going for a good Sunday brunch! ..."

Evie.strang

"Been wanting to try this place for a while, however the times I’ve come previously there was always a half an hour late. Arriving around 12 pm..."

Medium_Rare

"Best coffee I've had in a long time in auckland. They are also really dog friendly. Pastries are delicious, I'll be back to try the main..."

DCfood

"It was just OK, not great value for money and super bummer that I couldn’t get eggs on toast with a side of avo but apparently because avo isn’t..."

Reina Alani

"Great atmosphere and excellent service. I had the crepe which was filling and very hearty, very cheesy! My friend had the greens on..."

Shell

"Had avocado on toast - the addition of kimchi was delicious! And the gluten free bread was very tasty! Slow service, but lovely staff and it was..."

Nicola

"Great location and great views.Lots of sun throughout the day, great breakfast selections. Not huge servings but enough to get full. Can go..."

Tony Ma

"Very nice place to dine!The interior design of the place was pleasant and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.The food..."

Winnie Luo

"Now been here several times. Cool vibe and excellent food. Gets very busy so worth booking. A cool development clever wine and food and excellent..."

Maisy Morton

"The most amazing meal I have had in a long long time! And such great, attentive service.We came here for a work dinner and had the set menu..."

Zoe Wood

"Me and 3 went here late at night (good to see a cafe open late ) Lovely spacious area, scrumptious looking cream and jam doughnuts were on display,..."

Liz Rouse

"Coffee is amazing?! First two expirences were slightly disappointed as they ran out of tables and a had to wait or the machine broke so having to..."

J Li

"The staff were very attentive, warm smiles and real evidence of staff in a job that they enjoy.Food recommendations, the duck pie..."

Sid H

"My friend and i came in yesterday and were blown away with everything. The Manager was lovely and she made time to come over for a chat and all staff..."

Emma Night

"Cool venue with friendly staff. Food was tasty we had the quail pie, risotto and pork filet with side of potato and gravy. Dessert was ok, overall an..."

Loz Wats

"Came in yesterday afternoon for some afternoon snacks! We were seated on a lovely table out on the balcony. The staff were great, allowed us to order..."

Georgie Park

"I came here for a Saturday lunch around 1pm and despite the restaurant being busy, but not completely full we were told it would be a 25 minute wait..."

Juliet

"got the eggs benedict which was topped with a paprika sauce. a nice twist on an everyday meal that just made it that much more delicious. i got a..."

Grace

"Beautiful, artistic n well heeled and so is the venue. Early breakfast on a Sunday morning. Venue is sharp, a real cool place for eats. Staff n..."

Halfpie Job

"Had a lovely brunch here on the deck overlooking the bay. The french toast was the perfect size and delicious, and my coffee was..."

Claire

"Reliable and #1 go to... either for a morning coffee by espresso workshop after a lovely walk around the Orakei Basin or for a Hallertau #1 on the..."

AKLWINE&FOODIE

"Located in the new orakei basin shops Ampersand Eatery is a large spacious new eatery. There are tables inside and out. I went for my usual smashed..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Absolutely loved this place tonight!! Such a cool vibe, food delivered quickly and the service was amazing!! Albeit quiet, the staff were very..."

Mark

"We'd enjoyed Mikey Newlands food at Bracu and so wanted to try his new restaurant. We weren't disappointed. The Smoked Beetroot and the Herb..."

Malcolm Inglis

"“I need to go there one day”, I would always muse to myself as the Orakei basin walkway flashed past when I used to take the train to uni..."

Heartshrooms

"We visited for breakfast on Saturday and had a great experience. We were greeted very promptly by the friendly Manager & we were seated out on the..."

Debra

"Well what can i say......i came in on week two of opening and they had a few teething issues...BUT i came in over the weekend and was so impressed..."

Julia

"Came to ampersand last week for breakfast..We ordered Eggs on toast with a side of avocado and Eggs Benedict..We couldn't fault the..."

Lyndsay Sykes

"Lovely service with great modern industrial ambience. The food was very good with familiar flavours that are well executed. We had the mushroom..."

Jerry Wong

"The location is beautiful, service is excellent as the staff are super friendly and approachable! They even kept our water glasses full without..."

Daniel-Jarrod Potter (ShadowS.I.C.K66)

"Great spot for brunch with a great bar, the portions especially the eggs Benedict and the smoothies are small for the price. I got the blueberry..."

Sarah K

"Great coffee. Good, sizeable brunch options. I loved the breakfast burrito. And the sausage in the big breakfast. Apparently they make the sausage..."

Mariah Templonuevo

"It was my first time visiting. Beautiful atmosphere with great ambiance. Friendly accommodating staff, yummy..."

Dr Siham El-Kafafi

"I was happily surprised when we were able to get a parking spot in the Orakei Bay Village area since it is usually really full. We went through the..."

Benedict Uy

"Dined here on a Saturday evening. Made a reservation (was not busy though) and they had a table for us outside. Great views of the bay. Lovely set up..."

praveena ~

"Staffs are very friendly and kind. Love their truffle fries and salmon tuna tataki. So delicious !!! Beautiful cafe..."

Annie Low

"We visited here for lunch on the day before Good Friday. The inside space is really bright and airy with high ceilings and nice views of the bay. We..."

Marie Corcoran

"Modern interior with lovely views out to the harbour. They have nice mock-tails as well as the most scrumptious food! Would be a great place to come..."

Jade de Vere

"Good food and relaxed brunch atmosphere. Dog friendly, allowed inside and have water bowls available etc. If seated in the covered outdoor area..."

Vicky Hill

"Great place to come for breakfast and for a coffee. Good parking, great service and view on a clear day. The food was delicious and recommended..."

Kris

"I had a wonderful night with my colleagues. The food was great; we had 3 courses: starter, main and dessert. My favourite one was lamb shoulder,..."

Laurence Ho (Bluegray)

"Big shout out to Mikey for the fabulous personalised chef experience he magicked up for us once again . Decadent deliciousness to dine for!..."

Marin Clay

"Been to Ampersand many times & always satisfied. This place never fails you. Everything we ordered was good quality & flavoursome. Good wine..."

Shima Albrecht

"Very nice eatery. Cafe all day breakfast dishes range from standard expected to unique interesting. Take terrace seats to great view of the..."

Pavel Valenta

Kiraku Japanese Restaurant

Spicy Beef Steak Ramen

Deluxe Tonkotsu Ramen Kyusyu Ramen

Tonkatsu Ramen and Teriyaki Chicken Ramen

"Great little Ramen restaurant, the decor of which really reminded of those small Ramen shops in Tokyo. Ordered a Tonkotsu ramen, the noodles were..."

SChan

"I had a spicy miso ramen on both Saturday (14/1) and Tuesday (17/1). I really like the broth, it made me feeling like back to Hokkaido. However, I..."

Stephanie Chang

"Enjoyed ramen on a chilly day in Auckland. This is a small establishment for about 10-12 guests. It is nice and cozy. There are several types of..."

Deanna

"By far my favorite place for Ramen in the City for me. I've been a regular since my first day of uni, already i've been going there for 3 years. The..."

FunkyDucky

"Had a wonderful time here at Kiraku. A small ramen restaurant on Elliot street. I was very happy with the amount of food that was given to me and it..."

Klaeidascope

"I have been coming to kiraku for almost 7 years solely due to the fact that I have not found a better restaurant in auckland cbd. Owned and run by a..."

Joseph Hinde

"This place replicates whatever one knows about those small alleyway Japanese ramen place. Limited seating, kitchen across the counter, little-to-no..."

Amod Indap

"Nice little Japanese noodle house. We enjoyed our noodles. One minor con is sitting/table. They have limited space so might need to wait. However..."

Alex Sangyo Lee

"unfortunately I can only give this place a 4/5 mostly because of the chill and comforting vibes inside along with their amazing tonkotsu repertoire...."

BBisNoob

"I absolutely love here! Miso is my love, and is served in a perfect size (totally enough for one person). The chashu is the best I have ever tried...."

よみ

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

Teriyaki Chicken Ramen

Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen

Robby Style Miso Soup

menu2

Tonkotsu Seafood Ramen

"Ordered jigoku ramen - I can taste the spice and i love spicy food (so this is good - not many places can achieve this), broth was tasty but a little..."

MCP

"Hidden gem in town..."

Yamini Chirutkar

"Came here last night for dinner - The atmosphere really gives out the authentic Japanese restaurant feel. Only thing missing out is the lanterns and..."

Peanut

"Delicious ramen, the flavour of the broth is nice and deep. Totally recommend this place over the others I have tried in Auckland CBD. The atmosphere..."

Mocha

"They have their own taste of Ramen! I like Jikoku ramen with fried rice:)..."

Dw.tonyyy

"Came twice to this small Japanese gem now and I have to say it is a true treat, ramen came out fast (within 5 mins) although this was at 11 on a..."

Edouard D'Anglejan

"Nice little Gem in the city.. Just located minutes from the Sky Tower and Viaduct, I got their most popular dish (Ichiban Chashu Ramen) and it did..."

Luke Rooney

"I've been here several times for lunch. Always to have Ramen. The most recent visit was a week ago with a colleague of mine. I had the most..."

Erin TwoCent Baldwin

"Had a lovely lunch here today. It is quite a small place with limited seats but because there is construction going on outside, I think that is..."

Crackerjacker

"My japanese friend recomended me to go this place long time ago, finally I got a chance to visit here by chance. It was quit time to have a late..."

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"Small place on Albert street that brings back Tokyo memories. It's a popular place and it means you've got to wait just a tiny bit if you hit the..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Went on Monday for a quick ramen fix. Generous and delicious portions with thick pork cutlets. Perfect food for winter for sure. Going again tonight..."

Mae

"Jigoku Ramen is always to go! Big portion and lots of pork in it. Always add Chashu on top! It is just melting in your mouth. Spicy level 3 has much..."

MatildaK

"For about 3 years I've had a ramen spot in town that has been my favorite. My friend convinced me to try Ichiban and I'm sorry to my old ramen spot..."

Amindha Fernando

"For me this is the best ramen in the city! So flavourful and such a rich broth ! And if you don’t want to spend lots get the lunch menu! It’s a..."

Anaís Almeida

"I super love this place!! It is quite small but it will give you the "feels" of eating in an Authentic Japanese restaurant PLUS their ramen is soooo..."

EA.

"Amazing vibes, small restaurant with a big personality. Gave me Japan vibes even though I don't even know what Japan vibes are like lol. Ramen was..."

Mo Hussaini

"Nice cozy restaurantFood was niceAnd the price is reasonableBest restaurant when you need supper at late nightHappily being..."

Julie

"Favourite Japanese spot in town, have been to Japan a couple of times and they’ve done a great job of keeping their ramen and atmosphere authentic...."

Seo

"As far as I know, there are only two ramen shops in Auckland that makes you feel like you've gone to Japan as soon as you've stepped into it..."

Tan Wang

"Came here for a late dinner with my friend and we both picked Stamina Ramen ($15)❤️: I usually eat the classic ramen (like a few pieces of..."

The Poor Foodie

"ordered chicken katsu don and donkotsu chashu ramen. the food came out quickly. the ramen was delicious the soup wasn't salty and the chashu was..."

Sonia Son

"Went here about a month ago with some friends. It was good Japanese food. Good options on the menu, to suit everyone. Flexible hours which..."

Foodie

"I'm not much of a ramen type of girl, but I actually really enjoyed this. I find ramen quite salty for my liking but this was not too salty at all or..."

New Food Critic ✌

"A small hidden germ tucked away in Albert street. We ordered tonkatsu ramen and the broth was awesome. Dont expect to have a good view due to..."

Quinn Mai

"Ordered Chashu Ramen and Jiagoku Ramen (Death level spicy.) Although the death ramen didnt burn my ass but definitely good flavour of spice and pork..."

Aaah400

"small place but with a cheerfull and happy atmosphere. And believe me...the food is to die for...all sorts ramens, dons and all the other normal..."

João Plácido

"Came here on a cold Thursday night. As we went inside, we didn’t expect the place to be so small as it could only fit around 8-10 people, but it..."

Jason Zhang

"Tasty Japanese ramen with good quantity. The soup is full of flavor, however sometime I feel not very comfortable after having all the soup. Maybe it..."

Steven Li

"I keep coming back to this spot. Everything they make is delicious, and if you dine in, you almost forget you're in downtown Auckland. The spicy pork..."

Rafael Fonseca

"Best Japanese noodles in town. Open late till 2am. Very goo place to meet friends and enjoy the night. Although the space is limited and you may need..."

Jeff Wei

"My friends recommended this place so I went. I have to say I am a little disappointed when I first got there. The bar was really small, only kitchen..."

LuciferTSN

"For your late night ramen craving Ichiban it is. Late hours and the staff is genuinely friendly. Best ramen out of whole CBD. trust me on this one...."

Issie

"First time to try this with my partner. I ordered the Ichiban Miso Ramen and it was really good! A bit spicy which I like. Big serving too! I..."

Nik Kho

"Used to have a quick dinner here while I was waiting for the bus to north shore. It is a small but lovely shop that you can see how staff prepare..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Ichiban is a small ramen shop with bar seating around the shop. They close late which is good and the shop windows get all fogged up from the hot..."

Aniva Huang

"Excellent lunch value at this tiny ramen outlet. A good range of classics priced at $9.50. I recommend the tonkatsu ramen set - extremely satisfying...."

Paul O

"I come to this ramen bar to have one ramen only - Jigoku ramen "danger" which I found out from my japanese friend, means Hell ramen. I can't seem to..."

ShoRt

"It's a very small restaurant with only one waiting staff and one chef. They have lunch special from Mon to Fri, all choices are $9.5. We ordered..."

Zoe Huang

"This is the best Japanese ramen restaurant in the City or in Auckland. This tiny restaurant is opened kitchen so you get to watch how your food is..."

Brave Eat

"I love this restaurant! Quick service, good food and affordable prices! Also, it is opened until late! Ramen and Tonkatsu are my favorites!..."

Erika Tutiya

"Best Japanese ramen in Auckland that I've had! Best Japanese ramen in Auckland that I've had! Best Japanese ramen in Auckland that I've had!..."

Isgracie

"Best as always!! Big lover of their miso ramen and lunch special just AMAZING! It'd be the best thing happened in your whole day if you could pop in..."

Wendy Zhou

"Skunky and low key in downtown Auckland normally doesn't draw too much attention - but when it does you bet it's for a good reason. Ichiban serves..."

Gentlepig

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland! This store is small and cosy. It only has 7-10 seats available and has a lot of Japanese celebrities'..."

Jay

"Our favourite place for japanese ramen! Such a lovely cosy little place with a real Japanese vibe. Makes you feel like you are in the busy city of..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I'm half japanese so I know what real ramen tastes like, and I think ichiban comes closest to the real thing out of all the ramen restaurants I've..."

Lara

"Came to Ichiban for a late night dish on a Friday night. The place is small but you definitely can pack about 8 people in their comfortably. The..."

Lozalock

"Great little place for a quick and healthy meal... authentic and no-frills with great prices to match. Having had a large lunch on Christmas Day we..."

Wolfie W

"I ordered a chicken fried noodles and expected it taste just like other Japanese restaurant but I was wrong!!! Their sauce is different and it's a ..."

Sylvester Yan

"Compact/Little Japanese Place for Quick Bites. Went to this place on Halloween for dinner with Reshma. Though the place was too tiny for us to eat,..."

Anup Choudary

"I went to Ichiban restaurant on last week with two of my friends. The staff greeted us so warmly. I was so impressed. I have heard before that..."

Shamil

"The best ramen in Auckland! I love this place and have been there many times. It's tiny and has a good..."

Manckiwi

"Little Tokyo:) good good..."

Tino

"YUMMIEST PLACE IN TOWN!!i've always go there for my ramen and they never failed me :) me and my friends loves the place, so japan like and..."

GARFY

"I used to work at this restaurant nd I think this place does good job. It's hard to make Japanese food wit some limited ingredients in NZ but very..."

Tetsu

"Based in lower Albert Street, Ichiban may be a restaurant that could be given a miss at first glance. But don't let the small restaurant fool you,..."

Karuna Govind

"I give ichiban a 5.0 rate! May be that is the best ramen in auckland! But the Gyoza is just so so and the fried noodles is greasy......ramen soup is..."

Fay Bao

"Excellent Japanese ramen was served in very quick time. The vege ramen was great ,the broth was spicy and made to perfection . Would recommend to..."

Kaushikc_32

"Ichiban is a tiny Japanese restaurant in the heart of the city, reminiscent of the little ramen shops you see in movies. Catering for not more than..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I consider Ichiban to be the best Japanese Ramen shop in the whole of Auckland. The food is magnificent, i ate there many times and the..."

Anas D Alo

"Ichiban ramen is located along a very secluded street in Auckland CBD. First time in this city and at night 90% of the shops are closed at 8pm on a..."

Johnny (jman)

"Quaint little spot for a quick bowl of ramen. The spicy one is very spicy - went with level 3 and struggled so recommend going lower or opting for..."

Jo F

"This place used to be a hidden gem but appears to be cost cutting as pork chashu has been replaced with chicken breast slices across the menu. I..."

Mindy Song

"Hidden Gem in Auckland city. We had the take out meals - jigoku ramen noodle, ichiban original curry with rice - chicken and Ajitama eggs and bamboo..."

ATGC

"We ate at the lunch bar up front which is a little cramped. Soup was tasty but level 3 heat was a bit more than I needed! Egg was extra where I'm..."

Craig Smith

"Ramen's good. Their chashu on the ramen is chicken. I'll go back to eat at this..."

DW M

"Didn't expect to meet such authentic Japanese Ramen in the center of Auckland - both miso based and soy sauce based were very much like what I've had..."

Shin Rafael

"Ramen, great. Loved the portion size and loved the rich broth I had. Mine was a bit spicy, in my opinion a very satisfying spice level. We got..."

Hugo Chou

"(Photo taken before level 4 August lockdown) Ramen was incredibly delicious! The portions given were amazing and the food was reasonably priced 🤤..."

Von Caboteja

"Such a tiny restaurant, but that adds to the experience and feel of the place. You're right next to the kitchen and can see the meals being prepped...."

Michael Davidson

"Really friendly staff. Food selection is large, reminded me of Japan. The flavours in the ramen could have been a bit saltier as I found mine a..."

Jade C

"Yamm!! A little bit salty but taste..."

김민희

"Place is small, not many seats..... but the food came out quickly and was incredibly delicious..."

Steven Smith

"I’ve been here 3 times, and always felt happy after finished the meal. Nice&kind staffs and also delicious food!❤️ I’ve tried Ramen, Curry..."

Kyeong eun Kim

"The best Japanese Ramen I ever had in my life apart from the ones I had in Japan. The moment when you enter this place, you will feel local Japanese..."

Heemin Kim

"This is what ramen should be. The place is small, only seating 10 people at best but the wait isn't long, and it is worth..."

Vicente YE

"Beautiful food! Made with love. Amazing customer service! And a great place to sit and eat. These guys have set the..."

Dan Janssen

Daikoku

79/100 (1060 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for restaurant month $65pp set menu. You get entree of salad, miso, sashimi and beef tataki. For mains the usual grill veges, options to..."

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"Headed back to the Daikoku Quay branch two wks ago. I have been to the one in botany downs town centre which is a bit of a let down as it looks old..."

Elaine Yeoh

"I had the lunch with my wife at this place and that was my first experience teppanyaki grill in Auckland. I picked the lunch menu which 19.90 which..."

Hungry Zombie

"Got two bowls of ramen and two sides for around $30, some of the best gyoza ive ever had, super affordable and delicious, definitely take advantage..."

Elijah Love

"Me and my girlfriend have come here a few times and I always have good things to say for them! The staff are so friendly and food is usually fast and..."

Luke Rooney

"I have been to this teppan restaurant a couple of times. I ordered an ocean combination. The food is nice. The service is warm. The only problem is..."

Jack Food

"Pretty awesome. Always a pleasant experience. Never gets old. Food and entertainment is great. We are actually coming again tomorrow for Mothers day...."

Neroni Mack

"Our favorite of all their restaurants in auckland as it has the most stylish inside and atmosphere. Always go for the steak option so cannot say much..."

Evilmaikel

"We went in for lunch and loved it. Always a great atmosphere, and the staff are amazing. All of us had issues with food and the staff were very..."

Maria Foy

"We used to came here for dinner a lot of times. Everything was perfect. Crayfish, beef, fish was all taste good. But salmon sashimi not really fresh..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Their lunch special is cheap! Two of us went in and ordered the Sumo Lunch to share and chose the fish and steak options. We got a bowl of rice each..."

G1k

"Last minute dinner decision with our group to find a place we could walk in off the street in Auckland CBD and because we all love Japanese cuisine..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Fantastic service, amazing show of food, food came so quickly, great drinks menu and something for everyone. Everything about it was fantastic, great..."

Indie

"Yum food and friendly service. I had a good night here. This is my second time been there in 5years. Good to seen a restaurant can keep so popular in..."

Coco_Clairy

"Stepping into Daikoku transports me back to Tokyo where the smell of sizzling food and the crashing sounds of teppanyaki fill the restaurant. The..."

Chester

"Tried the tonkontsu ramen. Strong and delicious pork broth with tender & well-seasoned chashu meat. I always add extra chashu in the ramen and also..."

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"We had my partners birthday here in May 2017, and the food was so delicious everything was so fresh I particularly love seafood, the entertainment..."

Corrie Chapple

"Came in on mother's birthday 2016. They put on a little show while cooking for us. The meat was sizzling and was cooked right in front of us. The..."

Rosanne Choy

"Had mid-year party lunch here. I ordered ocean lunch yumyum source was really yum :)love seafood the best. I love to bring mu family n friend here:) ..."

Alice In New Zealand

"I am usually not very fond of Japanese cuisine but Daikoku certainly changed my opinion about Japanese food. I really liked the Chicken lunch..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"Night out with friends here which was not bad but not amazing. Service is good but they have a special advertised on their website for Quay St, in..."

Jeffie

"Have been there couple of times for company lunch. It's yummy and good lunch set price. They cook in front of you. If you order shrimp they would set..."

Rui

"Daikoku has been around for many years. Have heard various things about the different locations but always found Quay St to be fairly..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"There must have been years since I last visited Daikoku on Quay. I had the gourmet lunch with 4 prawns & steak, plus soup, salad, steamed rice & ice..."

STRADS

"Came here to have their 9 course special deal as part of the August restaurant month promotion, the set comes with a small appetizer, salads, miso..."

Teddyfamily.

"Our favorite teppanyaki restaurant, love the attentive and friendly service and really enjoy their fresh meals. Our favorite dish is the fried rice..."

Amorita Maharaj

"What can I say - visiting this place was an experience. The moment you enter you are transported to a Japan. The staff so cordial so quirky, they..."

Disha

"Daikoku quay street is a little rough around the edges, but then again this maiden eatery has been feeding Auckland business lunches for more than a..."

Fuudie

"I've been to two different Daikokus and this was the better of the two. This is for a review in winter. Came here to celebrate a mate selling his..."

Joseph Taleni

"I have been to Daikoku a few times and have always loved the food. Sometimes you get the odd Chef who is alittle quiet and not really into the..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Ate their lunch specials for $16 which had a salad, bowl of rice, meat/fish, miso soup. Fairly nice food and good service teppanyaki..."

Frank Lin

"I got the vegetarian role sushi and edamame just because the tofu steaks sounded dull. Nothing to rave about but not awful either- I was disappointed..."

Cayson

"This place makes me very happy, the food is delicious and always cooked to perfection, the staff are very friendly and the chefs are always so caring..."

Azakaka NZ

"Wonderful experience. All this time I thought their food and service was on average, but experience of last night has totally changed my opinion! The..."

Sally Carter

"Good choice for a Teppanyaki style dinner in the Auckland CBD. We went here in a large group and were fed as well as entertained for a..."

Danny

"Wow this place is amazing looking back on my experience here makes me want to come back again! I came here for my birthday with my partner and we had..."

Chloe Marie

"Daikoku is a must do experience where the food is cooked in front of you, I had the fish lunch special, you get miso soup, a salad, rice, 3 pieces of..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for lunch and it was as delicious as I remember. I haven't been for quite awhile so Ai enjoyed the treat. The lunch specials were a good price..."

Amanda B

"Came here for dinner with friends on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to find every seat is at a teppanyaki table.We saw what was..."

Emma W

"Went for dinner and was very entertaining. We got to catch egg in our mouths at one point! Great food, friendly staff and very nice atmospheres with..."

Annasollitt29

"Christmas Lunch with the team from work. Great steak cooked perfectly. Chef put on quite a show to add to the experience - would definitely go again..."

Bill T

"Must try: Chasumen!! Hands down the best ramen be the bf have had he always orders the seafood and we leave feeling super full but happy. One of..."

Topaz

"Last time I was here, very friendly service as always! This place is high on my list of places to eat at with friends, due to the cheap lunch menu..."

Tbroadley

"5th time returning to this restaurant. The service and food has remained great and consistent! I had entrée of salmon sashimi, Yum Yum prawns meal..."

Celeste

"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost. The lunch specials are great value for money and I..."

Ed

"These well known Auckland restaurants need little introduction. Their roots were steak house and now it appears a wide range of food including..."

BeeQueUU

"I like coming to daikoku for lunch. Dinner I find a little rowdy and there's too much to choose from so I prefer having the limited lunch menu. I..."

Lisa V

"Daikoku on Quay is the first place I think of whenever I want ramen, and was even introduced to the place by a born & bred Japanese friend of mine...."

Izzy Mendoza

"I've been here several times in the past, and after dining this weekend I would agree that the restaurant is looking quite tired and could do with..."

Gus

"Delicious! 👌🏽 Probably my favourite Japanese restaurant. Nothing like the yum yum sauce. We went here for lunch. I had the gourmet lunch. The..."

Shelley Bedggood

"Came here for team lunch. Was happy about the food. Team enjoyed the experience of Japanese teppanyaki. Not bad at all for the portion size with that..."

Teri

"This is one of my favourite places to go to lunch. In fact I am going there again today. The food is consistent and tasty. They have the BEST Yum Yum..."

Juanine

"I love this place.. easy choice when doing a small celebration or treat.. love the chicken and prawn option and get our yum yum sauce for Christmas..."

Grace Sifa

"I came here for a dear friends birthday. We all settled down and then were introduced to our wonderful chef for the night. I ordered Tappan Scallops..."

Amiria Aperahama

"My favorite place for lunch. Where else can you get green tea, miso soup, salad, options of steak, chicken or fish main including rice and..."

Julz

"Nice place for a lunch. Nothing too fancy just easy setting, good food, good service and flavor of Japan.I go regularly for group..."

Daniel Swain

"Now the price can be a little bit expensive for students to go and have their dinner in this restaurant. However I definitely reckon it worth going..."

Gayeon Lee

"I have dined Teppan Yaki style many times and really enjoy it. We were last at this Daikoku many years ago. We usually dine at the Botany version..."

Janine Baldwin

"Great and attentive service. Good prices for what you get and the chef was very talented and entertaining. We ordered the combination set each with..."

Amanda1986

"I loved this restaurant...It was fun, and energetic, and I left stuffed! They were creative and threw food into our mouths and did some fantastic..."

Kelly267

"Nice meal. great chef, very good sense of humour. good value for..."

Georgie

"Choo choo goes the onion train! Hahaha an entertaining meal, well worth the money paid - delicious scotch fillet and scallop..."

Matt L

"Excellent teppanyaki experience that is accessible and open during lunch. The experience is as good as when I first ate here 10 years ago. All the..."

Vian Young

"Loved this experience - very entertaining and extremely delicious food. This was our first time and would definitely come back. We took their..."

J V

"Our chef was great. Friendly and the theatrics were top notch. The food were all nicely cooked. Price wasn't cheap but to be expected for a..."

Brian Hui

"Ching ching bling the best entertainer over all the daikokus! Best night ever even better food, so many laughs and so many fun experiences tonight...."

Brooke Green

"A wonderful experiencen where the food is cooked in front of you. The chef will perform tricks and keep you entertained with fire and agility..."

Tristan Lee-Johnson

"Dinner at Daikoku presents authentic Japanese Teppanyaki experience. Awesome chef Yuki was awesome and highly..."

Kaho Hsieh

"Food was tasty cooked perfect!Had the Gourmet lunch with steak and prawns! Table was little over crowded. And got orders muddled up. Was a group of..."

Luanne Butler

"The food was really nice. Ching ching bling was very funny and good..."

Pranesh Chand

"A good night had by all. Food was great..our chef was funny and cooked our food..."

Joanne Hosie

"Service is very good. Not a bad point but feeling a little bit disappointed as the view is no different from any other Daikoku. The foods we had are..."

Qishan Huang

"Fun little place. A bit expensive but I guess worth it. I mean side salad is literally viva la 90's - chopped lettuce and grated carrots. Meat was..."

Linda A.

"We came here for our friend's birthday party. And it was amazing!!! Very fun for special party day and love our guy's performance. Definitely will..."

So won K

"Less crowded than once was in the pre-covid world, but this means we got a knives skills show for 2 that was just as good as any. Had a personable..."

Geoff Wilson

"You know it’s always going to he a great night out here. All the food is top shelf but nothing comes close to the prawns with yum yum sauce! Family..."

James Ashwin

"This was our first time doing teppenyaki and it did not disappoint Our chef was hilarious and engaged well with our table, the food was delicious,..."

Michael Miller

"Visited 2017. My friend was working at that time. Enjoyed a great performance!! Wagyu..."

えりお（フリーランス女医）

"Daikoku on Quay is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service and a clean friendly environment. We had a great night. The staff are helpful..."

Kirsty Milner Brown

Ramen Daikoku

Spicy Pork Belly Ramen

Spicy Pork Ramen and Takoyaki Combo

Shio Butter Corn Ramen

"I love finding small out of the way eateries that serve the best food! This little hidden gem in the heart of Britomart is fantastic. Some of the..."

Steve Gwyn

"Simple. Quick and..."

Jimmy Jai

"A cosy little Japanese Ramen restaurant with genuine Japanese chef and staff. Super fast service with delicious dishes coming in good portions...."

Sylvester Kuo

"The service is quite fast and portion is ok, the soup is not that salty at usual Ramen restaurant. But a little bit lower than my expectation. My..."

Jifferney Lu

"This place is small, so the staff will expect you leave once you have finished your food. The deep fried chicken and fried rice were the best and so..."

Daffy

"Best Ramen place! Eating ramen is my favourite pastime during the cold winter season. But I would probably still be coming back to this place even in..."

Sime Cajot

"This is also a place that I've been to many times. Today I came here because of #restaurantmonthakl If you're a small eater, please remember to..."

Potatomatoes

"Sitting inside this place makes one feel like they are in one of those popular Japanese food alleyways in Japan, then again tha's where the best..."

Diner8Here

"Honestly the best ramen place I've been to. I always come to order the curry ramen. It's one of the best ramen they sell. Another time I came in and..."

Rosanne Choy

"It is busy during lunch hours. The shop is a typical small Japanese ramen restaurant that you might see in Japan, not many seats. Chef and staff are..."

Lee

"My favourite place for some good ramen. Prices are very reasonable and the food they serve never disappoints. Might have to wait for a table when..."

Akym

"Good, authentic Japanese ramen. The portion is really big and it's reasonably priced, so definitely worth the money. The place is quite small and..."

Melissa Kirsten Heng

"First time to try this little restaurant. It offers not only ramen but rice dishes as well. I had Gyu Don and Stewed Pork belly on the side. Both..."

888bing888

"Tucked into the side of a building, only a few metres from the train station is this cosy ramen restaurant. There is little seating available and the..."

Wandering Belly

"Just came in for a quick lunch of katsu don, didn't take long and was delicious. Ambience and service is standard. Everything is fitting of the size..."

Jeffie

"After spending a day at Waiheke Island in winter, we wanted to eat something warm and filling for dinner. This ramen bar is exactly what we wanted...."

Alice Ma

"Nothing beats a bowl of ramen when it's raining & cold outside. Daikoku ramen has been my one of my favourite ramen bar in the city. It is located..."

AA

"Daikoku Ramen in Britomart is a nice place to duck into when you want to escape the winter blues. This cozy little eatery actually offers more than..."

Raymond Tiong

"I don't go here for the ramen. But I religiously go here for the beef curry on rice. It may be the best damn Japanese beef curry in..."

Fuudie

"Seeing is believing. However, when it comes to restaurant, it should be eating is believing.I believe it is a fairly nice Ramen place to fill..."

Angel Deng Yun

"I absolutely loved this place!The food is delicious and affordable!I tried the Chicken and Cashu-Men (Shio Ramen with bbq pork..."

Wapatino

"Ramen is something I love to eat. I don't go there often but when I do, I'll finish whatever is in the bowl. It's delicious and it's at a reasonable..."

Michelle Chua

"A super cute ramen store tucked away near Britomart. The queue was super long during lunch, which is a testament to the popularity of the place. The..."

Ffionachua

"LOVE THEIR RAMEN !!! Definitely recommended !!! BUT it hard to find SEAT because most of the time it pack. Due to the small space it not so..."

Bellin Ly

"Well. Ramen is ok. Not great. Noddle is too soft to be ramen. Soup is tasty but not great flavor for a ramen. Generally speaking,..."

Matt Wang

"I had Spicy Miso Tonkotsu which was really impressed me.It was spicy and sour.I was in love with its soup.However,too much of noodles and..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"We wouldn't miss eating here everytime we visit downtown. Definitely one of the best ramen joints in Auckland. The serving is plentiful and always..."

Jovs

"Ramen Daikoku is an absolutely wonderful place. Sure, it's not a fancy decked out eatery. On the contrary, it's a small, dimly lit establishment..."

Auckland Eats

"If your idea of a Cheap Eat in the Auckland CBD is a suspicious kebab or burger, clearly udon know your way around the culinary business district..."

Danny

"My last full day in New Zealand, I will certainly miss the great people. Today’s schedule was a little less hectic and I took the opportunity to..."

Cedrin Law

"My first time here this evening. I walk past frequently and love how it is located in a random alleyway, it makes it feel like a secret.You..."

Miss Kiki

"Another great place for delicious Japanese cuisine. The overall atmosphere is fairly dark, quiet and relaxing, but nonetheless it is a great..."

Jamie Chiang

"The portions are huge and the soup base is rich. I got the spicy miso tonkatsu ramen and the takoyaki. The ramen is thin (which i like) and it really..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"My absolute favourite place for ramen ❤️ I come here solely because of their ChaShu Ramen and Fried Chicken. This food outlet is not at the best..."

Linh 💛

"The opened kitchen shows all processing steps to diners. Very typical Japanese style noodle bar. Not only offers yummy ramen dishes, but also offers..."

Michelle Hwang

"Hands down best ramen in Auckland. Noodles shape texture and cooked to perfection. Deep flavourful broth topped off with the best pork you'll ever..."

Nate Tracey

"Very authentic Japanese ramen restaurant located near Britomart transport centre, much much better than Mentatz in High St. It offers heaps of Ramen,..."

Di

"Very Japanese style. Nice portion, but the flavoury of seafood ramen soup is a little bit plain. I would like come come to try some curry next time...."

Leon Jin

"I had dinner yesterday here with a friend of mine. The place is small and not very modern, but it's got its charm. When I first saw it I thought to..."

Javier Yebenes

"Shio Ramen for $9.80! How amazing is that?! This tiny restaurant next to britomart may seem really crowded during rush hours, but it's a very..."

Razelle Icaro

"I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen with pork cutlets. They were very good! Full of flavour, generous portions. The cutlets were so nice and crunchy. I..."

Charlotte

"When there for work lunch. The staff were friendly and efficient. I ordered the miso ramen and gyoza. It was very fast and tasty. A great place to..."

Lena Guo

"I LOVE this place, its a tiny little fast paced restaurant next to Britomart Train Station and its also great for takeaway options (they are ALWAYS..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Had tonkotsu ramen and takoyaki balls for $16 good ramen and loved their noodles! So fresh and yum, as well as the pork flavoured broth ❤️..."

Joycee

"When Daikoku disappointed me with its high price and food that didn't match up to that price, I found all my confidence back in the brand when I..."

Annie Ren

"If your idea of a Cheap Eat in the Auckland CBD is a suspicious kebab or burger, clearly udon know your way around the culinary business district..."

Danny

"Such a nice little cheap eat in Auckland CBD (we need more of these places). Chef and waitresses are shouting back to each other in Japanese. It's a..."

Josh Law

"I think most people who come here are regular customer as the place is small and hard to notice as a restaurant.My favorite dish is curry &..."

Tanz

"I love this place in winter. Tucked away on the street by the Britomart train station, walking into this ramen noodle bar sweeps you away from the..."

Kwan-Lyn

"This Ramen restaurant should be the 1st JP Ramen in AKL. Located at the side door-opposite to Britomart Central Station. Tidy and tiny shop with..."

Michelle Dai

"Love your ramen, been here so many times but never disappointed on your noodle, the noodle taste nice, hot and smell real good. Would come back and..."

Ben Vo

"Not the fanciest place but can't complain since the menu is reasonably priced.Good ramen place. Always order the Tonkotsu Ramen or the..."

Keri

"Very flavourful meals. My personal favorites are the Spicy pork ramen, Hot energy ramen and Spicy Miso ramen dishes. Meals are served quick, prices..."

Adeline

"Decided to come into the city for once and try out some Ramen. I wasn't disappointed. Had the Spicy Miso Tonkatsu. Beautiful. slurped my way through..."

TerryB

"Probably the best Daikoku in the CBD. The ramen seems to be much nicer here at this particular shop compared to the others. The restaurant itself is..."

Dog Eats World

"Four of us dropped by here after an after-work drinks on a Friday night. This is a little noodle joint that have been here for like forever and look..."

Lillian

"Old school Ramen Daikoku right by Britomart. It's been many years since I last visited, but the taste is still authentic. The broth is tasty and the..."

William Lin

"Great authentic Ramen from this unassuming spot in town 😋 Quick table service, loud shouty regaling of said order to the legend of a chef who’s..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Probably the best ramen place that I have been to! We ordered tonkotsu ramen and hot energy ramen. Big portions with nicely made noodles and..."

J V

"Quick katsuge don fix. Cozy ambiance and quick food preparation. Overall good dining..."

Joanne Tan

"I love this place. It's been pretty much the same for about 30 years though it's moved through various incarnations of management and slightly shabby..."

Alastair MacDiarmid

"The price of combo is really good. The broth is amazing. Love..."

Jessica Chao

"This place is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. A cosy and welcoming little place, the folks at Ramen Daikoku know good ramen, which means..."

Steve Gwyn

"Fantastic tasty food, delivered really quickly. The staff are lovely and it is a tucked away little location with a nice vibe. I hadn't been for 10..."

Deb Cochrane

"This place really has an authentic feel, really takes me back to my holiday in Japan. Great food, very well priced and fast. We return almost on a..."

S Lau

"This was my local for ramen in Auckland, but also for chaahan (fried rice). The combination clear soup and chaahan of the Britomart Daikoku is..."

Bruno P. Kinoshita

"My regular spot. One of the best broths I've tasted. Excellent noodles and great sides. Only complaint is they raised the price and it's a little..."

Karl w

"Used to go there a lot for dinner as its close to my first workplace after uni and often ordered my favorite combo: Tonkotsu shoyu ramen plus curry..."

Tracy X

"Big portion, cheap and not too expensive. Hidden behind valley. And delicious too in a cold..."

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Men Tatz Japanese Noodle Restauran

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"Staff was frendley when walked in, even though it was busy got foid in a timely mannor and was amazing. Will go..."

Brad Vidovich

"There are a lot of good places to eat in Auckland CBD and most of them are not the big establishments, in fact the small eateries are sometimes way..."

Ang Sarap

"The tonkotsu ramen here is decent, the pork is super tender and flavourful and the soup is rich. I liked the texture of the noodles which were..."

Emma

"Have been here many times. Yummy and reasonable priced place on Lorne St, always have a long queue during lunch time. Tried new menu Italian Katsu..."

Sylvia

"The classic uni day lunch meal. I ordered takeaway, got the chicken and egg oyakidon and teriyaki chicken ramen dry noodles. Food was ready in 10mins..."

Sophie Wang

"A place to comfort a starving stomach. Teriyaki chicken don and takoyaki were both tasty. The wasabi octopus was fresh but too spicy for me...."

Pig Cat

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckalnd to go to get Japanese ramen and donburi. My favourite dishes are Miso ramen and..."

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"Cheap eats that make you happy.Service: 10/10The waiters and waitresses were all so kind and helpful. Whenever we asked for anything..."

Grace Huang

"Love this restaurant. The food is yummy and big, for a good price. The restaurant is also very nice but a bit cramped. Waiting time is okay. When..."

Lena X

"Cheap, happy go lucky, simple Japanese. Always full and if you don’t go early, hard to find seats. Generous servings and reasonable price due to..."

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"I seriously love this place so much. Mentatz offers lots of great food, at a very affordable price. Around $10 for a decent sized bowl of ramen/..."

Klinsmann

"| Spicy dry ramen | -A cheap and fulling meal under $10. They are very accommodating to vegetarian, this dish they swapped the bbq pork for..."

Food2belly

"Mentatz is the go to for Ramen in Auckland. The Wafu Tonkatsu Ramen is my favorite. The opening hours are a little disappointing on the weekend. I..."

Floyd Moratti

"Great authentic japanese ramen and very affordable!The ramen's portion are huge and always had to take away half of it.I also recommend the..."

Tabby De Guzman

"Always a great ramen here and such a reasonable price too! Came here for lunch yesterday and had the teriyaki chicken dry ramen and it was so..."

Lizzie

"I'm a regular here and the service is always lovely and food comes quickly! The ramen is delicious and the soup base is very flavorful! Great place..."

Gemma Burke

"Spicy dry ramen + salmon sashimi with super big portion to fulfill my craving for Japanese food the whole week.. and i can say this is the best one,..."

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"Great service and good food for the price. I wish they would have more varieties on the dumplings. Good place to eat when you are on the go...."

Hungry Man

"Great place. The prices are very reasonable for students and the portion sizes are quite good. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Would totally..."

Joy Eats

"Came here by myself and was seated at the bar seat near the kitchen so I saw all the orders coming out and they made me so hungry. I had quite a long..."

The Poor Foodie

"If you want to taste authentic Japanese ramen then this is the place to be. Their prices are really really reasonable and their ramen and soup base..."

Donna

"Good ramen and an extremely affordable price point! Had cha shu ramen for $12 and got 5 relatively thick slices of tender cha shu.Shop..."

Clare Ang

"Been here now twice, and really like the ambiance. Small menu makes it easy to choose from and you m own it will be fresh quality too. Will..."

Mark Tiemann

"Been coming here for the last 2 years. The food here is always delicious, and the price is incredibly cheap and you always receive a large amount...."

Arlette Goldsbury

"Very good price. I guess I can't complaint for such good price, but the soup of tonkotsu Ramen is way toooooooo thick, is even became jelly..."

Leonie An

"Today's trip to Mentatz consisted of just the two asians today as our other half couldn't be there. We've always wanted to try it out as it is..."

Two And A Half Asians

"Amazing place ~ must come here ~ Delicious and affordable. I highly recommend this place. Staff provided great service and I spent less than I would..."

Cvthy Marion

"This place is great for a quick bite. Ramen comes out pretty quick. The price is great around $10-$12 per bowl of ramen. Taste is great however it is..."

Yum Cha

"Came here on a Saturday. Was pretty busy and it was obvious why. The prices are fairly cheap with a bowl of ramen at around 8 to 10 nz dollars. Ramen..."

Inez Chong

"I've been to mentatz a few times now. They get super busy around dinner so recommend coming earlier to avoid waiting or book a table. Service is fast..."

Aimee

"This place is ALWAYS ALWAYS busy during food hours, so go early or later. If you go in you’ll notice everyone eating ramen, and that’s because..."

Gracia

"We have been at Mentatz for several occasions and I'm always looking forward for their cheap price but high quality food. Like most..."

XED 🐘

"Most authentic tonkotsu ramen I've tasted in Auckland so far! Has the same type of broth as you'd find in Japan. Just take out the garlic pieces..."

Momo

"Agetashi tofu should use soft / tender tofu NOT firm tofu. Even I pointed out this is a mistake, the staff only said this is their owner's choice,..."

Edwin Gu

"Out of the Japanese places I have tried in Auckland, I would say this is the best place yet!!Been here a few times with friends and family and..."

Cathy Fan

"Mentatz has efficient and great customer service. We were promptly seated and given menus immediately. Not only do you get a good portion for your..."

Aimee.

"Tried this place out once with my friend. I had the ramen and she had the tempura set. We were seated quickly but it was really crowded. The food was..."

Ellynn

"Big size and cheap! Really worth the price. Highly recommend the classic ramen with pork or chicken soup. Seafood one was quite salty. Always need to..."

ViviAn JC WU

"Last time we came here a while back it was a terrible experience and if i had been writing on this then i would definitely given it a one star..."

Bryan

"I visited Mentatz on a busy Friday night, the wait for a table wasn't too long but our food did take about 20 or so minutes to arrive. I ordered the..."

May Lee

"Ate here with a group and they couldn't get out of their way to get us a table so we had to separate. At the end when a group left we just moved..."

Marggie Pascua

"Not the best lighting but really yummy and authentic. Everyone spoke Japanese to each other and the potions of the Kakuni ramen was so big. I also..."

Heidi

"Been a regular for many year and must say they really know how to drag me back in every time. They provide best bang for buck meals (that is why this..."

Sangyeon Won

"Cheap food, good food. $3 shaved ice, $9 (huuuggeee) spicy prawn salad. Their miso ramen at around $10 and most of their Don at that price too...."

Dxlche

"Ive been here a few times, each time ordering the same thing. Teriyaki tofu don, its my favorite! And very well priced too. Went on a busy Saturday..."

Natasha Kohler

"Located goodly and priced goodly.Understandably convenient, especially for university students who rely on Studylink for income.Service was..."

Justin Bieber

"Good food at relatively cheap prices. The serving of their ramen is so large! I really enjoyed it until I can't eat anymore. Lol. Going to go back..."

Lorenzo Orenz

"We had :1. Tonkotsu ramenWhich is pork based broth. The taste is quite nice.2. Chicken ramen.My friend really like it..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"perfect ramen for rainy, cold days. reasonable price. staff are attentive. must come early as there is always a queue esp. weekends. highly..."

Kathleen Tambis

"Food - GreatAmbiance - CozyService - GoodPrice - GoodBest Japanese food I've tasted around the City. We had tempura and..."

Bz Wonder

"Tried their Spicy Shio Ramen. The shio soup was delicate(not too oily like donkotsu/ miso ramen) with hint of chili oil on it. It was..."

Jade0289

"Really cheap good eats with huge portions! Miso ramen was slightly spicy and creamy, loved the sweetness of corn on top. Special shoyu ramen was..."

AJ

"Japanese ramen, student budget friendly. Again, another store worth checking out. Great as a place to hang out with your mates after tiring lectures...."

AA

"Very busy Japanese restaurant in CBD.most of uni students prefer to go mentatz because the menu is affordable & the meals are..."

ANKIT

"Yummmmm........... honestly this place is really cheap considering it's generous portions and delicious food. The staff are also very..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"good flavor at reasonable price. The meat is chuncky and tasty. The dessert is yummy and fresh. Highly recommended Japanese restaurant. I think I..."

Peiqi Li

"This place offers good food for its price. The interior is great and theyre always playing nice jazz. The food always tastes and they prepare it..."

Kaylene Jessin

"One of my favorite spot in city~ this place provides the perfect spot for quick lunch and the food is beautifully presented. There isn't much places..."

Foodie~~

"Went for a Birthday dinner to Mentatz. We got seated at the bar while placing our order. It was a Thursday night & the place was packed. We got the..."

Magic Bleeds

"Great ramen place with yummy broth. I have also tried their oyako don and it's also good. This place is family friendly. Visited with my wife and our..."

Robert

"Love miso pork katsu! I think it is the best priced katsu in the CBD. Its good quality and portion with the price. You better be there out of lunch..."

Hs Kim

"I went there on Thursday and ordered Katsu Don. When a waitress served me my dish,my eyes widened because of the size!Besides,the taste was..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"Lovely ramen in town with rich soap, decent toppings and good quality noddles. I particularly liked their dumplings- nice and juicy! The staff are..."

Christian

"We all know that their ramen is a real winner. For the sides, I really liked the takoyaki and agedashi tofu. Reasonably priced given the generous..."

Gee

"Really like this place, great tasting ramen for a cheap price of around $10. Place looks nice too! I normally get a ramen with takoyaki. My favorite..."

Eugene

"We had dinner here last week. The place is clean. The servers were courteous. I had katsudon and gyoza! The food was delicious and affordable...."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"Well, the secret is in the broth, I believe, which made the Ramen dishes so yum! My Japanese friends told me that it tastes the same as back home...."

Coffeeomg

"Dined in at Mentatz for dinner after trying to find a spot. I ordered the Egg and Tofu donburi, Katsu Donburi and the Tempura Donburi with a side of..."

Eggster Eats

"I am a big fan of broths and the flavour they add to any kind of food. In Mentatz I found one of the best pork stocks I've ever tried in..."

Diogo Reck

"Mentatz has been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants since I was a uni student. This joint is known for serving hearty, authentic food in generous..."

Raymond Tiong

"Been here a few times! I love how big the meals are I can never finish it. I had chicken ramen tonight it was delicious. It took 10mins before we..."

Lovely Maralit

"Very affordable and tasty ramen place. Casual atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Ramen we were served were tasty and was alot more filling than it..."

Daniel Kim

"I think it's one of the most well-known ramen places and I've been there many times now. The taste of ramen isn't as good as Tanpopo's and it's a..."

Foooood

"First time trying this place and could not be more impressed!Service was fast and friendly, the portion sizes were HUGE, and the price was..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"use to come here all the time during uni, it's the closest raamen place. The raamen is not as good as tanpopo. however on the plus side it has lots..."

Tony Ma

"Been here a few times now and they seem to be always busy. Service wasn't so great the first time I came here on a Friday night. But the next time I..."

Queena

"There's always a line leading from the entrance to the store - even before the store is actually open. Evidently, they're doing something right, and..."

Jamie Chiang

"Obsessed with this gem on Lorne Street. The food is so insanely cheap and such amazing quality. The portion sizes are perfect. There's a few really..."

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"■ Cheap eats■ Great food■ Great atmosphere ■ Very busy This place is one of the best cheap eat joints Ive been..."

FoodieOodie95

"Mentatz is a hidden not so hidden gem… Hidden in the sense that if you don't know about it, you're likely to walk straight past the restaurant. No..."

SS

"Came in here with a friend at lunch hour and I was surprised there wasn't a queue this time. I heard about this place since it's one of the popular..."

Kirsten

"The ramens are very consistent sometimes,Often they're salty then sometimes they're okay.The donburis are so good though!!Definitely..."

Rubyn Park

"my all-time favourite ramen place! a place my family goes to when we want comfort food. very generous servings and the prices have remained the same..."

Blossoms Lapitan Cruz

"Price 5/5Food 3.5/5Quality 3.5/5Service 4/5Cheap eat in CBD Popular Japanese restaurant ..."

Renor Kay

"This place is amazing! Prices are so cheap and you get a lot for what you pay for. Staff were so helpful and friendly. I can definitely see why a lot..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"Great place, always busy and food is served fast. More for students and casual friend catch ups and not a date as it is quite noisy and cramped. Food..."

Elle

"nice quality japanese food! love their ramens and pretty good service as well. Always dine here when i'm running low on $$ as their food are..."

Anna Wang

"Delicious donburis for a very reasonable price. The place is nearly always packed so it's definitely a popular place to eat Japanese food on a..."

Heidi Chapman

"So good!! Will definitely return!I've always walked past this place and it was always so busy so when I visited it was no exception, but..."

Karen

"Really not sure why Mentatz has so many negative reviews - I come here a lot for lunch and regularly order the wafu tonkatsu ramen and am never..."

Cecilia Paredes

"One of my new favourite places to eat in the city, this place is cheap, has great ramen and has got a good vibe.I recommend the ramen over..."

MissEstherZ

"A really nice place to have a bowl of pork ramen for less than 10 bucks. Been there twice in past week only, The portion is really good for the value..."

Bayu Purnomo

"Convenient and cheap place to go for dinner when I finish work late . Staff are alway nice and smiling . We were both so hungry but did not want to..."

Food 24/7

"Great food, very cheap and great customer service. About $75 for 5 plus sides. The food arrived fast but we sat next to the door and however it was..."

Phillip Liu

"Wasabi Ramen is a must try, which was surprisingly nice and refreshing. Good portion and fresh ingredients. Good selections of ramen and as well as..."

Jojobaby

"Great place! I'm a huge ramen fan and I really enjoyed my meal here. Had the hot pot for two($25) , pork ramen ($10 so cheap) and grilled cheesy..."

Ezzz

"A very nice warm restaurant, with all kinds of ramen, donburi, noodles, and other dishes. Quite clean and busy. Polite staff. Reasonable prices...."

Lily

"The service here is very efficient, staff are very friendly and portions and prices are great! They're also very busy like all the time! I had the..."

Shelly

"This is a bias opinion since I've only been there once:- serving size is generous- cheap meal in town- close to uni is a..."

BrinkersMad

"Mentatz is always full, and for good reason. The wait staff are lovely, the decor is nice, abd the food is excellent. We hadn't been for ages..."

Kelsy Fletcher

"Not sure why Mentatz has quite a few bad reviews, everyone knows it's the to-go place for a really good, cheap meal in town! The first time I came..."

Heartshrooms

"Mentatz is another of my favourite ramen restaurants! I used to come here all the time when I was in the city, and even more since I started uni. I..."

Sheena

"One of the best cheap eats in town! A large bowl of donburi only costs between $9.5-11! They also have an extensive seafood and noodle menu. Our..."

Razelle Icaro

Ed

"True value for moneyGreat consistent good quality Awesome seafood and home made ramenI'm a big fan of their bamboo shoot salad and..."

Globalfoodlover

"We came here on a Thursday night after a movie. The restaurant is a strange shape, quite long and thin so the seating capacity isn't that good. We..."

Josh Law

"I've been coming here since my uni days (many moons ago now) and their menu prices have not budged once, except for maybe 1 or 2 items. Quality is as..."

Christina

"Best tokoyaki in town! So damn fresh. I always enjoy the ramen soup, the nooes are high quality and the broth has sooo much flavour. Give the garlic..."

HangryChow

"Absolutely love this place for a quick lunch! The food is of high standard and it always comes quickly. The staff are kind but sometimes they don't..."

Monique Porteous

"Nice restaurant, i was so surprise about the size. Cheap price with a big portion. Friendly staff. The taste is good, and main dish was too big for..."

Ngothanhphong

"First time in Mentatz today... heard great things about this place and it definitely didnt disappoint. Ramen was on point and the tofu thingy on the..."

Joycee

"Great food, pretty good (if not hilarious) service, and great end to a progressive dinner...full review here:..."

Jo

"Lorne St is full of eating places for us unqualified diners, however most of them look desolate, unimaginative and uninviting. This is one of the..."

Frank

"Salad ramen is my favourite dish in this restaurant its huge and big enough to share with two people. I would love to see their service improve tho...."

Brave Eat

"Mentatz is always very busy... Because they're so popular! Unfortunately you can't book, so sometimes you'll have to wait. Because of this, a large..."

Charlotte

"My sister introduced me to this place a few months ago. I probably wouldn't have tried this place if it wasn't for her. From what I know, this place..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"It is a MUST GO place for japanese food in auckland CBD. I like both of their rice and noodle dishes. People can also sit at the bar and watch chef..."

Zoe Huang

"Enjoyed the ramen here, nice flavour and a good amount in the bowl. Found it very filling. Good amount of space inside and friendly service. Feels..."

Ryan

"This is definitely a convenient and good value for money place for uni students and people who work in the vicinity. The dishes come in large..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"One of my all time favourite ramen places on Auckland! The best value for money in my opinion, with too many delicious flavours to pick from. So good..."

Helena Chen

"Oyako Don. Big bowl ! Reasonable price ! Although i have to queue about 15 minutes, i gonna do it again for the tasty meal !!! Lol there are many..."

Nk Zeng

"Mentatz is a friendly, cozy place to have a cheap and filling meal. The interior of the restaurant is inviting and the service is great. The ramen..."

Auckland Eats

"I'm giving this place a 4.5 because my partner and I dine here all the time, we love it! We come here at least every 1-2 months ordering the same..."

Andrea

"I have a soft spot for Mentatz, seems to be the popular view that it's over-rated. But I think it's consistent, well priced and very good portions...."

Victoria

"I always leave Mentatz feeling so full, and in a good way. Their rice bowls are amazing and the portions are huge. This place seems to be always..."

Jaya

"As a little boy, I always had a passion for exploring. While the Internet expanded my horizons for knowledge, culture and information, exploring on..."

John

"Nice restaurant, good service, good price for the food especially in CBD, the noodle size are big enough to feed a male adult. I love the cha shu men..."

PJ

"Staff are very friendly here and their vegetarian dumplings are amazing ! I love the flavour all though they are more like mini mashed potato balls..."

Roseabella

"Not quite sure how some have rated this establishment a mere 2.6, but clearly some people don't know a good bowl of ramen when they see it. I've been..."

Gentlepig

"Surprised to see this place is rated so low! I went here tonight and it was packed! I only saw a empty table once the whole time we were there. We..."

HJ

"Another restaurant that I can not agree to be an average 2.4. Ok.... Ill get this straight. If you're looking for an A+ grade japanese restaurant..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Even though I no longer frequent the CBD area I still find myself at Mentatz on a fortnightly basis. The menu is quite diverse with many options of..."

Khoa Le

"Went a couple of months ago with a friend for dinner. We both ordered the tonkotsu ramen, but found out they were out of the tonkotsu pork broth!..."

Cheapster

"I came into this restaurant in the hopes of being "cured." Yes, you heard that right. You see, one of the "arms" of my prescription glasses snapped..."

Charica Roche

"I read reviews with some ridiculously low rating so...Let me start with this,I have been going to this restaurant since 2006 and I..."

Royce

"I can't believe there are so many bad reveiws about this place. I've been here quite a few times now and have never had any problems.At the..."

Natalie

"Great place to have ramen here. Tongotsu ramen was the best since I have been Auckland. You guys well done. However, the service need to be improved..."

Akay

"I've been eating here since my uni days, and 3 yrs on I still LOVE it! The prices are very reasonable and are of generous portions, and the food is..."

Xtina

"This place is really popular for students because it fits students' limited budget and I used to go there all the time but less so now that I'm..."

Theresa Chan

"One of my first favourite ramen places in the city because it's affordable with excellent portions. It's always packed at night but if you stand or..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"mentatz is pretty awesome, it's cheap and the food ain't too bad either. it's authentic japanese food in the heart of auckland. I personally think..."

Dog Eats World

"Mentatz is a relatively cheap Japanese restaurant on Lorne Street in Auckland City. They have a large menu that is largely ramen, donburi and a..."

Trace

"Perfect Japanese diner. Inexpensive and generous serving size, recommended for everyone, especially students and family. Authentic koshi udon noodle..."

LT Trinh

"Went there already twice. Loved the food, it's really Japanese cooked by Japanese. And it's not expensive at all ! Takoyaki were really good. The..."

Sara H

"I only got the chicken katsu egg don but that was pretty fantastic. If I were from around here, I'd be back for that.... I came back and got the udon..."

Jonathan Ross

"Been here several times now, always eaten the udon with kashiwa chicken tar tar. Reasonable price for the porion and..."

Rook De Mel

"Tasty ramen and rice options. I was happy to find vegan miso ramen and the prices are reasonable. The other vege option is fried tofu don. The gyozas..."

Annie Avilés

"We enjoyed our udon - we got the small size btw (you can choose to get a small or large bowl) as reference to the photos, and it was still a good..."

Megan M.

"At first I was worries this could have been just another "NZ ramen", not the Japanese one that I love. Unexpectedly this one was as good as what a..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Definitely one of the best value for money, cheap eat spot in the cbd. They’re doing $1 per fried chicken which is tasty and great if you have a..."

Thi Mai Phuong Du

"New owner taking over Mentaz. The udon taste great, it will taste even better if the soup temperature a bit hot. You should try kashinawa chicken..."

Budi Lay

"The food is delicious, and the price is reasonable with a generous portion. The restaurant is always packed with people during peak hours, which..."

Nicholas Chin

"Amazing Donburis! For 15.90 I was provided with a regular sized bowl and a wooden tray to complement. Food took about 5 minutes to serve, and both..."

ProtectedSquid

"I must say I was sleeping on this Ramen Place, walking past it over the years. The Mentatz Ramen here was crazy tasty! The servings were large very..."

Odyssey L

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"So many options to choose from their extensive menu. Opted for a set menu from the lunch menu. Their set menu includes a main, a side..."

I_like_pickles

"Was amazing would recommend super quick service..."

Laurenmullerx

"Well hidden in plain sight! Couldn’t see the entrance on the street & didn’t even look like it’s open at night. You have to go inside, while..."

Manz

"Prices are reasonable for what you..."

Andy Wong

"A great place to visit for any occassion. It's a classy venue that caters for people with all sorts of tastes, including both a standard and a..."

Andy

"Nice little Japanese restaurant; been here few times , food always good and fresh. My personal favourite is their omurice and curry rice; their..."

MCP

"This little hidden spot is a trip back to Japan. From the restaurant environment to the flavors is an accurate representation of a Japanese little..."

Anaís Almeida

"Good friendly service with nice environment. daikoku's food all pretty yummy. Ingredients are fresh, cooking skills good too.Food quality ..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The food is amazing, and the customer service at Daikoku was utterly respectful. There is amazing authentic Japanese cuisine to be enjoyed with hot..."

Flames And Skewers

"Ramen of good price and taste! I like Takoyaki and Chasu Ramen! perfect! Though the place is small but they serve fast and assist you well with what..."

GaLaisa

"Friendly staff, service is fast too. Great spot for a quick lunch. Good Japanese food, where Japanese people go to as well. Sashimi and hot food made..."

Tony Ma

"First time ! But not the last one ! Ramen and Curry Rice are our favs ! My fiancée loves their Takoyakis and Gyozas ! Best Japanese Experience in..."

Kitu Chanteau

"Really enjoyed eating at this place, very authentic. Well priced menu and friendly staff. Most importantly food was great. We had the fried chicken..."

Phil

"Daikoku is next to Countdown but once you step in, you're transported to a traditional Japanese eatery. There's an option to sit on Tatami mats too..."

Vita

"Been here a few times but first time sitting on a tatami table, fun for the teenagers. Food is nice and quick for casual eating, both rice are yum..."

CocoOnFire

"Had the katsudon and it was tasty and a great sized portion. I had the ramen a while ago and wasn't so impressed but really liked the rice dish this..."

Keith

"Good place to stop by for a filling meal that is friendly to the wallet. The place has a relaxing vibe to it with its dim lighting. There is a..."

Carley Peng

"Daikoku for my friday lunch with office mate.. need hot ramen to warm our winter day so i ordered tonkotsu ramen which is really delicious.. i think..."

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"This is one of my favourite japanese restaurants purely because of the floor seating with the low tables! the food is also high quality and quantity..."

Kaia

"Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu. They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak..."

Oksana Zhang

"My friend and I were starving so we literally just decided to walk into any restaurant within our sight. First of all, I really loved the..."

The Poor Foodie

"Their lunch bento was good in value and fast but staff service was poor. Good location. The tatami room requires to take off your shoes and sit on..."

Daffy

"Came in with a friend for lunch.Ordered a curry rice and croquets. Friend ordered curry ramen recommend by me. I've always loved Japanese curry..."

Rosanne Choy

"Great restaurant with consistently great food and service. Food comes out quickly and they are also able to cater for big groups. Decor is very..."

Sally S

"This place is hard to notice if you haven't been because it's inside the entrance to Countdown on Victoria Street in the CBD. The service was very..."

Jason Zhang

"I ordered a tonkotsu ramen with a small fried chicken at lunch time. The soup is salty but not bad. The fried chicken is juicy and tasty. The little..."

Bubbletea

"Forgot to take a photo before we started eating so here’s a close up of my Oyako-Don 😬We come here pretty often during uni lunch breaks...."

Dxlche

"I think this is a great place with consistent food and service quality.It costs a wee bit more to dine here than in several more affordable..."

Thom

"This place has always been my go to Japanese restaurant. I usually order the karaage chicken and gyoza dumplings. I have also tried the unagi don and..."

Ellynn

"Came here on our last day in Auckland and it was very tasty! I recommend getting the veggie tempura! 💖Customer service was great💖They..."

Melbourne_eats_

"Went here for lunch with a group of 8. Seated quickly. Service was good. Food came out a lot more quickly than I was expecting. I ordered the creamy..."

Ms Jones

"Daikoku on Victoria is a hidden gem that serves up a range of donburi, ramen, and set meals. Like Mentatz, there is a bar area by the kitchen that is..."

Raymond Tiong

"Some amazing ambience and atmosphere compared to the prices on the menu, which doesn't take away from the quality of the food at all. Great ramen and..."

Jin Yun

"If you love ramen as well as other japanese dishes then you have to visit Daikoku. Its affordable ($10-$15 for a ramen), the servings are huge and..."

Jilly

"Just a run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurant. Interior decor is quite nice with seating on the floor available. Staff could do with a smile - they all..."

Paul O

"Decent restaurant usually acting as a second or third choice of place to eat.Pros:- Fairy cheap food - Nice atmosphere -..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"Yes it is not a bad place for a quick lunch or dinner. But the overall feeling is lower than expected. Good menu, service ok, but the food did not..."

Tanz

"Nice place to have quiet, time-saving Japanese mealIt's not a big place, but very full of style. They even have Japan-style table, u can..."

Rachel Shen

"I must preface this review by saying I have very limited experienced with Japanese cuisine. That being said, Daikoku may have inspired to make a deep..."

Jayden Campbell

"So I organized a date night with some work colleagues to try out the $25 restaurant month and we all agree on Daikoku at Victoria street...."

Ghost Reviewer

"I've been many times to the Daikoku in Takapuna and Quay street and always enjoy the food. I love the $15 lunch special they do! A personal favourite..."

Charlene Weaver

"Went here before for dinner and found it to be a good dining experience. The staff are really nice and welcoming. Japanese people always give great..."

Maria

"The soup of noodle is really delicious , it is not flavored by condiment. I believe this restaurant use the real pork chop soup to cook the noodle.I..."

Karen Gu

"You get some good value and decent tasting Japanese food here.The staff are quite friendly and one guy I felt was trying too..."

Frank Lin

"If you're looking for a decent Japanese place to satisfy any cravings; I'd recommend this place. I've had the ramen and donburi, which were quite..."

Kenzi Yee

"The Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen taste good but are too salty, I can't stop drinking water after dinner. Wasabi flavoured Octopus is very fresh. It..."

Helen Huang

"A nice Japanese food place right next to countdown. Couldn't find the entrance at first but eventually found it. The staffs were all in a hurry..."

Helena

"I love coming here! It's such a cute little place and I love that you can sit on the floor Japanese style- very authentic feel. Menu is..."

Karen

"Daikoku is a nice place to eat. It's convenient and quick. They have a variety of your usual ramen and donburi, as well as generic Japanese dishes...."

Charlotte

"I ordered una don, the eel pretty fine, not overly sweet. But there's some flies in the restaurant. Hygiene needs to improved a bit. The ramen my..."

Tim Tianpai Li

"I've been here countless times! I like to sit around the corner in the separate little room :) My favourites here are the shio butter corn ramen and..."

Sheena

"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost.Food: 7.5/10Service: 4/5 Ambience:..."

Ed

"A really nice Japanese restaurant in CBD with really friendly staff. The ambiance is really nice, has an authentic vibe to it. Prices are pretty..."

Razelle Icaro

"One of my all time favourite ramen places in Auckland! I've been here too many times to count, and tried many of the donburi and ramen options on the..."

Helena Chen

"DAIKOKU on Victoria street in countdown is nice Japanese dine in. Further with traditional Japanese sitting area.it looks great.the dish here tastes..."

ANKIT

"Whens the last time you ate your dinner at 5am on Saturday morning?? ! No I was not inebriated beyond consciousness but had annoyingly missed my..."

BeeQueUU

"If you're looking for good meals, Daikoku is one of best Japanese restaurant in Auckland City. I personally love ordering their miso ramen. I highly..."

Sellyna Lee

"Daikoku on Victoria is hands down the best place in Auckland for ramen. If you want to be full for hours as well as delighted - this is the place for..."

Monique Porteous

"Came here with friends last weekend since we didn't know where to eat, so this was the closest restaurant nearby. There wasn't much to choose from on..."

Kirsten

"although I haven’t really visit other branch but this is by far the best one so far. Price of all dishes is roughly within $20 and the Teriyaki..."

Zoe Huang

"I am a huge fan of Japanese food it's my favorite cuisine. The menu here offers a wide selection which I like. You get to try a bit of everything at..."

Trin

"Tried their ramen last night, it had good flavour but a little light on the actual toppings. There wasn't much else besides the noodles that tasted a..."

Ryan

"Finally tried Daikoku last night after hearing some good things from friends. We've always dismissed it being right next to Countdown, but..."

Victoria

"I'm a huge fan of Japanese cuisine and I fear that my whole Zomato profile will become just this! Just kidding, although there will be quite the..."

Asad Naseem

"Nice place and atmosphere. Quite friendly staff there. Have been here quite a few times. This time I ordered a vegetable udon and some tuna and..."

Queena

"Yummy food and good service. Proportion of their meals are quiet small for me but other than it is a great place to introduce to your friends and..."

Brave Eat

"There is a good selection of dishes. I really like their ramen and dons. Its a place I find my self coming back to, when I'm in town and I feel like..."

Noms Burger

"THE BEST soy sauce ramen in the entire city of Auckland. And trust me... I've eaten a load of ramen. I look around Auckland for places that sell it..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"First time here with a bunch of friends, i tried the spicy seafood ramen, it was spicy, very flavourful and delicious! The price is reasonable as..."

Smoothie Oeek

"Today, we went to a Japanese restaurant, 'Daikoku' for lunch, it's next to Countdown on Victoria st. It looked quite busy because there were..."

Meshari Alsulami

"I tried tonkotsu ramen, salmon sashimi, and california roll last week. The ramen was good, the salmon was fresh and plated nicely, and the california..."

Nina Susilo

"I'm not entirely sure what 'Daikoku' means in Japanese, but it sure is a popular name for restaurants! In Auckland alone, there are several Daikokus..."

Kiwi Foodie

"This place gets a big thumbs-up from me! I'm drawn to its slightly out-of-the-way location and cool upmarket-izakaya decor. Their food has never..."

Lena Kodaira

"My favorite place for Japanese curry and Ramen!! The service is quick although not as friendly as you would expected. But the food is always amazing!..."

Rufina Pragono

"I have been to this Daikoku restaurant for lunch a few times now and not once have I walked away feeling disappointed. The food is always..."

Chelly

"I have come here some many times and will continue to do so. The donburi dishes are generous and inexpensive. The chicken karaage is truly..."

Nxn

"I have eaten here several times and had fun each time. The teppanyaki chefs are entertaining and highly skilled. The food is tasty. Great fun for..."

Paul Kelleher

"Daikoku on Victoria Street use to be my regular for a Japanese meal during my uni days. I came here for dinner with a friend last night and was..."

Yatchi

"Service may not be the best, but the food here is really really good. This recent visit, I wavered between the vegetable ramen and the seafood ramen,..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I love this Japanese restaurant, their spicy pork ramen is just sensational, very tasty, very fast service, reasonable price altho the place..."

Sandra Edwards

"Been for lunch a few times by myself. Waiting staff have looked after me really well. I had the bento lunch special. Like the banana fritters too...."

Amanda B

"I must say I have had mixed feelings about this restaurant, but I cannot deny that their food is good. Their service can be questionable at time,..."

Chai Ang

"Nice little Japanese restaurant in Auckland CBD. Been there many times to get my ramen and takuyaki fix. The staff are generally friendly and don't..."

Dog Eats World

"The ramen and takoyaki tasted good and the waiter provided great service! Promotion discount was offered as I visited on the first day after the..."

Terry Chan

"I have been here a few times in the past few years. The food has been consistently pretty good, not exceptional but quite decent for the price. The..."

Giang Nguyen

"A very secret entrance (not really) . Warmly greeted . A little warm , might have to Jack up the aircon . Menu was easy to order from. Food arrived..."

Nion Naiki

"Great to be back at Daikoku Victoria - our favourite Ramen House in Auckland. We can’t get enough of their Tonkatsu Ramen. The broth is really..."

Guo Ling

"Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu. They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak Fillet for..."

Oksana Zhang

"I'm so happy this place is open again. Seems a bit different with only a couple of staff, but the ramen is still good. I got the tonkotsu ramen with..."

Joel Coster

"Cosy, authentic Izakaya setting, with friendly and attentive all-Japanese staff. I dropped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday. The standard ramen..."

Robin “sumghai” Chang

"Good authentic and tasty Japanese food, good variety from ramen to lunch sets, fish, chicken, pork, beef, you name it they have it. Friendly and fast..."

J H

"Reasonable price and food is really delicious. Real Japanese food. We came here twice in a day. Best Japanese restaurant in the..."

Hara

"Ordered salmon don, eel don, and dumplings along with a cup of green tea (can be refilled with hot water). The food tasted great. Total..."

Jin Yean Liew

"Great food and great prices! Lots of stuff on the menu, but not many vegetarian options I'm..."

g k

"Great authentic Japanese cuisine. Fair prices, would recommend & have been back a couple..."

M Miller

". (01/2018) A good Japanese restaurant located in CBD. Can be easily spotted from Victoria Street but figuring out the entrance can be little tricky..."

Nitesh Gautam

"Really enjoy the food here. It's fairly priced, and the portions are good. It's within the city and have a high amount of seats. Good for singles,..."

Yanan Sim

"Good, but they're quite busy in the lunch hours..."

Lawrence Cnz

"I've walked past this restaurant so many times and never even saw it. Very easy to miss. Nothing negative about my experience. The food came out to..."

Elijah Peters

Men Tatz Japanese Noodle Restauran

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"Staff was frendley when walked in, even though it was busy got foid in a timely mannor and was amazing. Will go..."

Brad Vidovich

"There are a lot of good places to eat in Auckland CBD and most of them are not the big establishments, in fact the small eateries are sometimes way..."

Ang Sarap

"The tonkotsu ramen here is decent, the pork is super tender and flavourful and the soup is rich. I liked the texture of the noodles which were..."

Emma

"Have been here many times. Yummy and reasonable priced place on Lorne St, always have a long queue during lunch time. Tried new menu Italian Katsu..."

Sylvia

"The classic uni day lunch meal. I ordered takeaway, got the chicken and egg oyakidon and teriyaki chicken ramen dry noodles. Food was ready in 10mins..."

Sophie Wang

"A place to comfort a starving stomach. Teriyaki chicken don and takoyaki were both tasty. The wasabi octopus was fresh but too spicy for me...."

Pig Cat

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckalnd to go to get Japanese ramen and donburi. My favourite dishes are Miso ramen and..."

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"Cheap eats that make you happy.Service: 10/10The waiters and waitresses were all so kind and helpful. Whenever we asked for anything..."

Grace Huang

"Love this restaurant. The food is yummy and big, for a good price. The restaurant is also very nice but a bit cramped. Waiting time is okay. When..."

Lena X

"Cheap, happy go lucky, simple Japanese. Always full and if you don’t go early, hard to find seats. Generous servings and reasonable price due to..."

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"I seriously love this place so much. Mentatz offers lots of great food, at a very affordable price. Around $10 for a decent sized bowl of ramen/..."

Klinsmann

"| Spicy dry ramen | -A cheap and fulling meal under $10. They are very accommodating to vegetarian, this dish they swapped the bbq pork for..."

Food2belly

"Mentatz is the go to for Ramen in Auckland. The Wafu Tonkatsu Ramen is my favorite. The opening hours are a little disappointing on the weekend. I..."

Floyd Moratti

"Great authentic japanese ramen and very affordable!The ramen's portion are huge and always had to take away half of it.I also recommend the..."

Tabitha De Guzman

"Always a great ramen here and such a reasonable price too! Came here for lunch yesterday and had the teriyaki chicken dry ramen and it was so..."

Lizzie

"I'm a regular here and the service is always lovely and food comes quickly! The ramen is delicious and the soup base is very flavorful! Great place..."

Gemma Burke

"Spicy dry ramen + salmon sashimi with super big portion to fulfill my craving for Japanese food the whole week.. and i can say this is the best one,..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Great service and good food for the price. I wish they would have more varieties on the dumplings. Good place to eat when you are on the go...."

Hungry Man

"Great place. The prices are very reasonable for students and the portion sizes are quite good. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Would totally..."

Joy Eats

"Came here by myself and was seated at the bar seat near the kitchen so I saw all the orders coming out and they made me so hungry. I had quite a long..."

The Poor Foodie

"If you want to taste authentic Japanese ramen then this is the place to be. Their prices are really really reasonable and their ramen and soup base..."

Donna

"Good ramen and an extremely affordable price point! Had cha shu ramen for $12 and got 5 relatively thick slices of tender cha shu.Shop..."

Clare Ang

"Been here now twice, and really like the ambiance. Small menu makes it easy to choose from and you m own it will be fresh quality too. Will..."

Mark Tiemann

"Been coming here for the last 2 years. The food here is always delicious, and the price is incredibly cheap and you always receive a large amount...."

Arlette Goldsbury

"Very good price. I guess I can't complaint for such good price, but the soup of tonkotsu Ramen is way toooooooo thick, is even became jelly..."

Leonie An

"Today's trip to Mentatz consisted of just the two asians today as our other half couldn't be there. We've always wanted to try it out as it is..."

Two And A Half Asians

"Amazing place ~ must come here ~ Delicious and affordable. I highly recommend this place. Staff provided great service and I spent less than I would..."

Cvthy Marion

"This place is great for a quick bite. Ramen comes out pretty quick. The price is great around $10-$12 per bowl of ramen. Taste is great however it is..."

Yum Cha

"Came here on a Saturday. Was pretty busy and it was obvious why. The prices are fairly cheap with a bowl of ramen at around 8 to 10 nz dollars. Ramen..."

Inez Chong

"I've been to mentatz a few times now. They get super busy around dinner so recommend coming earlier to avoid waiting or book a table. Service is fast..."

Aimee

"This place is ALWAYS ALWAYS busy during food hours, so go early or later. If you go in you’ll notice everyone eating ramen, and that’s because..."

Gracia

"We have been at Mentatz for several occasions and I'm always looking forward for their cheap price but high quality food. Like most..."

XED 🐘

"Most authentic tonkotsu ramen I've tasted in Auckland so far! Has the same type of broth as you'd find in Japan. Just take out the garlic pieces..."

Momo

"Agetashi tofu should use soft / tender tofu NOT firm tofu. Even I pointed out this is a mistake, the staff only said this is their owner's choice,..."

Edwin Gu

"Out of the Japanese places I have tried in Auckland, I would say this is the best place yet!!Been here a few times with friends and family and..."

Cathy Fan

"Mentatz has efficient and great customer service. We were promptly seated and given menus immediately. Not only do you get a good portion for your..."

Aimee.

"Tried this place out once with my friend. I had the ramen and she had the tempura set. We were seated quickly but it was really crowded. The food was..."

Ellynn

"Big size and cheap! Really worth the price. Highly recommend the classic ramen with pork or chicken soup. Seafood one was quite salty. Always need to..."

ViviAn JC WU

"Last time we came here a while back it was a terrible experience and if i had been writing on this then i would definitely given it a one star..."

Bryan

"I visited Mentatz on a busy Friday night, the wait for a table wasn't too long but our food did take about 20 or so minutes to arrive. I ordered the..."

May Lee

"Ate here with a group and they couldn't get out of their way to get us a table so we had to separate. At the end when a group left we just moved..."

Marggie Pascua

"Not the best lighting but really yummy and authentic. Everyone spoke Japanese to each other and the potions of the Kakuni ramen was so big. I also..."

Heidi

"Been a regular for many year and must say they really know how to drag me back in every time. They provide best bang for buck meals (that is why this..."

Sangyeon Won

"Cheap food, good food. $3 shaved ice, $9 (huuuggeee) spicy prawn salad. Their miso ramen at around $10 and most of their Don at that price too...."

Dxlche

"Ive been here a few times, each time ordering the same thing. Teriyaki tofu don, its my favorite! And very well priced too. Went on a busy Saturday..."

Natasha Kohler

"Located goodly and priced goodly.Understandably convenient, especially for university students who rely on Studylink for income.Service was..."

Justin Bieber

"Good food at relatively cheap prices. The serving of their ramen is so large! I really enjoyed it until I can't eat anymore. Lol. Going to go back..."

Lorenzo Orenz

"We had :1. Tonkotsu ramenWhich is pork based broth. The taste is quite nice.2. Chicken ramen.My friend really like it..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"perfect ramen for rainy, cold days. reasonable price. staff are attentive. must come early as there is always a queue esp. weekends. highly..."

Kathleen Tambis

"Food - GreatAmbiance - CozyService - GoodPrice - GoodBest Japanese food I've tasted around the City. We had tempura and..."

Bz Wonder

"Tried their Spicy Shio Ramen. The shio soup was delicate(not too oily like donkotsu/ miso ramen) with hint of chili oil on it. It was..."

Jade0289

"Really cheap good eats with huge portions! Miso ramen was slightly spicy and creamy, loved the sweetness of corn on top. Special shoyu ramen was..."

AJ

"Japanese ramen, student budget friendly. Again, another store worth checking out. Great as a place to hang out with your mates after tiring lectures...."

AA

"Very busy Japanese restaurant in CBD.most of uni students prefer to go mentatz because the menu is affordable & the meals are..."

ANKIT

"Yummmmm........... honestly this place is really cheap considering it's generous portions and delicious food. The staff are also very..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"good flavor at reasonable price. The meat is chuncky and tasty. The dessert is yummy and fresh. Highly recommended Japanese restaurant. I think I..."

Peiqi Li

"This place offers good food for its price. The interior is great and theyre always playing nice jazz. The food always tastes and they prepare it..."

Kaylene Jessin

"One of my favorite spot in city~ this place provides the perfect spot for quick lunch and the food is beautifully presented. There isn't much places..."

Foodie~~

"Went for a Birthday dinner to Mentatz. We got seated at the bar while placing our order. It was a Thursday night & the place was packed. We got the..."

Magic Bleeds

"Great ramen place with yummy broth. I have also tried their oyako don and it's also good. This place is family friendly. Visited with my wife and our..."

Robert

"Love miso pork katsu! I think it is the best priced katsu in the CBD. Its good quality and portion with the price. You better be there out of lunch..."

Hs Kim

"I went there on Thursday and ordered Katsu Don. When a waitress served me my dish,my eyes widened because of the size!Besides,the taste was..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"Lovely ramen in town with rich soap, decent toppings and good quality noddles. I particularly liked their dumplings- nice and juicy! The staff are..."

Christian

"We all know that their ramen is a real winner. For the sides, I really liked the takoyaki and agedashi tofu. Reasonably priced given the generous..."

Gee

"Really like this place, great tasting ramen for a cheap price of around $10. Place looks nice too! I normally get a ramen with takoyaki. My favorite..."

Eugene

"We had dinner here last week. The place is clean. The servers were courteous. I had katsudon and gyoza! The food was delicious and affordable...."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"Well, the secret is in the broth, I believe, which made the Ramen dishes so yum! My Japanese friends told me that it tastes the same as back home...."

Coffeeomg

"Dined in at Mentatz for dinner after trying to find a spot. I ordered the Egg and Tofu donburi, Katsu Donburi and the Tempura Donburi with a side of..."

Eggster Eats

"I am a big fan of broths and the flavour they add to any kind of food. In Mentatz I found one of the best pork stocks I've ever tried in..."

Diogo Reck

"Mentatz has been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants since I was a uni student. This joint is known for serving hearty, authentic food in generous..."

Raymond Tiong

"Been here a few times! I love how big the meals are I can never finish it. I had chicken ramen tonight it was delicious. It took 10mins before we..."

Lovely Maralit

"Very affordable and tasty ramen place. Casual atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Ramen we were served were tasty and was alot more filling than it..."

Daniel Kim

"I think it's one of the most well-known ramen places and I've been there many times now. The taste of ramen isn't as good as Tanpopo's and it's a..."

Foooood

"First time trying this place and could not be more impressed!Service was fast and friendly, the portion sizes were HUGE, and the price was..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"use to come here all the time during uni, it's the closest raamen place. The raamen is not as good as tanpopo. however on the plus side it has lots..."

Tony Ma

"Been here a few times now and they seem to be always busy. Service wasn't so great the first time I came here on a Friday night. But the next time I..."

Queena

"There's always a line leading from the entrance to the store - even before the store is actually open. Evidently, they're doing something right, and..."

Jamie Chiang

"Obsessed with this gem on Lorne Street. The food is so insanely cheap and such amazing quality. The portion sizes are perfect. There's a few really..."

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"■ Cheap eats■ Great food■ Great atmosphere ■ Very busy This place is one of the best cheap eat joints Ive been..."

FoodieOodie95

"Mentatz is a hidden not so hidden gem… Hidden in the sense that if you don't know about it, you're likely to walk straight past the restaurant. No..."

SS

"Came in here with a friend at lunch hour and I was surprised there wasn't a queue this time. I heard about this place since it's one of the popular..."

Kirsten

"The ramens are very consistent sometimes,Often they're salty then sometimes they're okay.The donburis are so good though!!Definitely..."

Rubyn Park

"my all-time favourite ramen place! a place my family goes to when we want comfort food. very generous servings and the prices have remained the same..."

Blossoms Lapitan Cruz

"Price 5/5Food 3.5/5Quality 3.5/5Service 4/5Cheap eat in CBD Popular Japanese restaurant ..."

Renor Kay

"This place is amazing! Prices are so cheap and you get a lot for what you pay for. Staff were so helpful and friendly. I can definitely see why a lot..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"Great place, always busy and food is served fast. More for students and casual friend catch ups and not a date as it is quite noisy and cramped. Food..."

Elle

"nice quality japanese food! love their ramens and pretty good service as well. Always dine here when i'm running low on $$ as their food are..."

Anna Wang

"Delicious donburis for a very reasonable price. The place is nearly always packed so it's definitely a popular place to eat Japanese food on a..."

Heidi Chapman

"So good!! Will definitely return!I've always walked past this place and it was always so busy so when I visited it was no exception, but..."

Karen

"Really not sure why Mentatz has so many negative reviews - I come here a lot for lunch and regularly order the wafu tonkatsu ramen and am never..."

Cecilia Paredes

"One of my new favourite places to eat in the city, this place is cheap, has great ramen and has got a good vibe.I recommend the ramen over..."

MissEstherZ

"A really nice place to have a bowl of pork ramen for less than 10 bucks. Been there twice in past week only, The portion is really good for the value..."

Bayu Purnomo

"Convenient and cheap place to go for dinner when I finish work late . Staff are alway nice and smiling . We were both so hungry but did not want to..."

Food 24/7

"Great food, very cheap and great customer service. About $75 for 5 plus sides. The food arrived fast but we sat next to the door and however it was..."

Phillip Liu

"Wasabi Ramen is a must try, which was surprisingly nice and refreshing. Good portion and fresh ingredients. Good selections of ramen and as well as..."

Jojobaby

"Great place! I'm a huge ramen fan and I really enjoyed my meal here. Had the hot pot for two($25) , pork ramen ($10 so cheap) and grilled cheesy..."

Ezzz

"A very nice warm restaurant, with all kinds of ramen, donburi, noodles, and other dishes. Quite clean and busy. Polite staff. Reasonable prices...."

Lily

"The service here is very efficient, staff are very friendly and portions and prices are great! They're also very busy like all the time! I had the..."

Shelly

"This is a bias opinion since I've only been there once:- serving size is generous- cheap meal in town- close to uni is a..."

BrinkersMad

"Mentatz is always full, and for good reason. The wait staff are lovely, the decor is nice, abd the food is excellent. We hadn't been for ages..."

Kelsy Fletcher

"Not sure why Mentatz has quite a few bad reviews, everyone knows it's the to-go place for a really good, cheap meal in town! The first time I came..."

Heartshrooms

"Mentatz is another of my favourite ramen restaurants! I used to come here all the time when I was in the city, and even more since I started uni. I..."

Sheena

"One of the best cheap eats in town! A large bowl of donburi only costs between $9.5-11! They also have an extensive seafood and noodle menu. Our..."

Razelle Icaro

Ed

"True value for moneyGreat consistent good quality Awesome seafood and home made ramenI'm a big fan of their bamboo shoot salad and..."

Globalfoodlover

"We came here on a Thursday night after a movie. The restaurant is a strange shape, quite long and thin so the seating capacity isn't that good. We..."

Josh Law

"I've been coming here since my uni days (many moons ago now) and their menu prices have not budged once, except for maybe 1 or 2 items. Quality is as..."

Christina

"Best tokoyaki in town! So damn fresh. I always enjoy the ramen soup, the nooes are high quality and the broth has sooo much flavour. Give the garlic..."

HangryChow

"Absolutely love this place for a quick lunch! The food is of high standard and it always comes quickly. The staff are kind but sometimes they don't..."

Monique Porteous

"Nice restaurant, i was so surprise about the size. Cheap price with a big portion. Friendly staff. The taste is good, and main dish was too big for..."

Ngothanhphong

"First time in Mentatz today... heard great things about this place and it definitely didnt disappoint. Ramen was on point and the tofu thingy on the..."

Joycee

"Great food, pretty good (if not hilarious) service, and great end to a progressive dinner...full review here:..."

Jo

"Lorne St is full of eating places for us unqualified diners, however most of them look desolate, unimaginative and uninviting. This is one of the..."

Frank

"Salad ramen is my favourite dish in this restaurant its huge and big enough to share with two people. I would love to see their service improve tho...."

Brave Eat

"Mentatz is always very busy... Because they're so popular! Unfortunately you can't book, so sometimes you'll have to wait. Because of this, a large..."

Charlotte

"My sister introduced me to this place a few months ago. I probably wouldn't have tried this place if it wasn't for her. From what I know, this place..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"It is a MUST GO place for japanese food in auckland CBD. I like both of their rice and noodle dishes. People can also sit at the bar and watch chef..."

Zoe Huang

"Enjoyed the ramen here, nice flavour and a good amount in the bowl. Found it very filling. Good amount of space inside and friendly service. Feels..."

Ryan

"This is definitely a convenient and good value for money place for uni students and people who work in the vicinity. The dishes come in large..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"One of my all time favourite ramen places on Auckland! The best value for money in my opinion, with too many delicious flavours to pick from. So good..."

Helena Chen

"Oyako Don. Big bowl ! Reasonable price ! Although i have to queue about 15 minutes, i gonna do it again for the tasty meal !!! Lol there are many..."

Nk Zeng

"Mentatz is a friendly, cozy place to have a cheap and filling meal. The interior of the restaurant is inviting and the service is great. The ramen..."

Auckland Eats

"I'm giving this place a 4.5 because my partner and I dine here all the time, we love it! We come here at least every 1-2 months ordering the same..."

Andrea

"I have a soft spot for Mentatz, seems to be the popular view that it's over-rated. But I think it's consistent, well priced and very good portions...."

Victoria

"I always leave Mentatz feeling so full, and in a good way. Their rice bowls are amazing and the portions are huge. This place seems to be always..."

Jaya

"As a little boy, I always had a passion for exploring. While the Internet expanded my horizons for knowledge, culture and information, exploring on..."

John

"Nice restaurant, good service, good price for the food especially in CBD, the noodle size are big enough to feed a male adult. I love the cha shu men..."

PJ

"Staff are very friendly here and their vegetarian dumplings are amazing ! I love the flavour all though they are more like mini mashed potato balls..."

Roseabella

"Not quite sure how some have rated this establishment a mere 2.6, but clearly some people don't know a good bowl of ramen when they see it. I've been..."

Gentlepig

"Surprised to see this place is rated so low! I went here tonight and it was packed! I only saw a empty table once the whole time we were there. We..."

HJ

"Another restaurant that I can not agree to be an average 2.4. Ok.... Ill get this straight. If you're looking for an A+ grade japanese restaurant..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Even though I no longer frequent the CBD area I still find myself at Mentatz on a fortnightly basis. The menu is quite diverse with many options of..."

Khoa Le

"Went a couple of months ago with a friend for dinner. We both ordered the tonkotsu ramen, but found out they were out of the tonkotsu pork broth!..."

Cheapster

"I came into this restaurant in the hopes of being "cured." Yes, you heard that right. You see, one of the "arms" of my prescription glasses snapped..."

Charica Roche

"I read reviews with some ridiculously low rating so...Let me start with this,I have been going to this restaurant since 2006 and I..."

Royce

"I can't believe there are so many bad reveiws about this place. I've been here quite a few times now and have never had any problems.At the..."

Natalie

"Great place to have ramen here. Tongotsu ramen was the best since I have been Auckland. You guys well done. However, the service need to be improved..."

Akay

"I've been eating here since my uni days, and 3 yrs on I still LOVE it! The prices are very reasonable and are of generous portions, and the food is..."

Xtina

"This place is really popular for students because it fits students' limited budget and I used to go there all the time but less so now that I'm..."

Theresa Chan

"One of my first favourite ramen places in the city because it's affordable with excellent portions. It's always packed at night but if you stand or..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"mentatz is pretty awesome, it's cheap and the food ain't too bad either. it's authentic japanese food in the heart of auckland. I personally think..."

Dog Eats World

"Mentatz is a relatively cheap Japanese restaurant on Lorne Street in Auckland City. They have a large menu that is largely ramen, donburi and a..."

Trace

"Perfect Japanese diner. Inexpensive and generous serving size, recommended for everyone, especially students and family. Authentic koshi udon noodle..."

LT Trinh

"Went there already twice. Loved the food, it's really Japanese cooked by Japanese. And it's not expensive at all ! Takoyaki were really good. The..."

Sara H

"I only got the chicken katsu egg don but that was pretty fantastic. If I were from around here, I'd be back for that.... I came back and got the udon..."

Jonathan Ross

"Been here several times now, always eaten the udon with kashiwa chicken tar tar. Reasonable price for the porion and..."

Rook De Mel

"Tasty ramen and rice options. I was happy to find vegan miso ramen and the prices are reasonable. The other vege option is fried tofu don. The gyozas..."

Annie Avilés

"We enjoyed our udon - we got the small size btw (you can choose to get a small or large bowl) as reference to the photos, and it was still a good..."

Megan M.

"At first I was worries this could have been just another "NZ ramen", not the Japanese one that I love. Unexpectedly this one was as good as what a..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Definitely one of the best value for money, cheap eat spot in the cbd. They’re doing $1 per fried chicken which is tasty and great if you have a..."

Thi Mai Phuong Du

"New owner taking over Mentaz. The udon taste great, it will taste even better if the soup temperature a bit hot. You should try kashinawa chicken..."

Budi Lay

"The food is delicious, and the price is reasonable with a generous portion. The restaurant is always packed with people during peak hours, which..."

Nicholas Chin

"Amazing Donburis! For 15.90 I was provided with a regular sized bowl and a wooden tray to complement. Food took about 5 minutes to serve, and both..."

ProtectedSquid

"I must say I was sleeping on this Ramen Place, walking past it over the years. The Mentatz Ramen here was crazy tasty! The servings were large very..."

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