TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Masu By Nic Watt

91/100 (2992 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Japanese

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Pork

Masu Dessert Platter

Gyoza

Tapas

Ceviche Spicy Miso Taco

Pork Belly

Tacos

Ora King Salmon Teriyaki

Cocktails

Crab Legs

Yakitori Sauce

Chocolate Cake with Matcha

Oysters

Cod

Masu Yuzu Punch

Beef

Ribs

Flame Grilled Broccoli

Prawns

Yakitori Negima Chicken Skewers

Beef Tataki Oriental Dressing

Eggplant

Tempura

Crayfish Lunch Platter

Salad

Vegetable Tempura

Crawfish

Chili

Sake MAKI Salmón

Catfish

Crab

Wagyu Gyoza

Tuna

Soft Shell Crab Sliders

Lamb

Salmon

Birthday Dessert Platter

Fish

Fish Soup

King Crab Leg

Sashimi

Sashimi Chefs Selection

Sit down

Japanese

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

"I came to Masu for the restaurant month menu ($55) and it was 3 courses. The atmosphere was really pretty and lively, despite after COVID-19 not..."

Sharon Louie

"Friendly service, fresh sashimi , very popular..."

Rex Chen

"Loved the miso king crab leg, just..."

Daniel Phillips

"Tried this place today for an anniversary celebration. The seating was spacious and the service through out our lunch was exceptionally good despite..."

Wilson Shum

"Favourite Japanese restaurant!! I've come back multiple times over the years even though it's so expensive because it's definitely worth the taste..."

Doris Ma

"The food was beautifully displayed and so fresh the salmon was so buttery and smooth. All service team was knowledgeable on what was in the food...."

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Alice

"We booked in on Valentine's day. We were greeted at the door and was seated promptly. Our servers were very friendly and helpful in answering..."

Aimee

"Food was great. And for Valentine's day, one of the busiest time of the year for them, the service has been..."

Claire Teves Tamse

"Love love love Masu. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, the service is on point and attentive, but not suffocating. The drinks and food..."

Aimee R

"A class above. Everything about our experience at Masu was top notch. We had the pleasure of being seated in front of the chefs, and it was..."

Famished

"Greeted by a very respectful and welcoming host. Attentive and enjoyable service from the staff. The food comes out fast and was absolutely delicious..."

Satiam Sharma

"Excellent service! the staff are so so friendly and nice! will definately come again love..."

Austin Shen

"I was excited to revisit @masurestaurant last Saturday night, and this time at their private dining room, which seats up to 18 guests. The room is..."

Pandadrools

"No reservation was made. Walked in and a table was ready in 10-15 mins. Excellent service and good seating area. Food was delicious. It looked small,..."

Maesian

"A classy but vibrant Japanese restaurant opposite Skycity.The restaurant keeps the traditional trail of Japanese dishes while adding a..."

Lucy

"One of my favourite restaurants of all time. The food here is always delicious, always fresh. The fit out and decor is beautiful and always has a..."

Chan Can Eat

"I did lunch. Very good food...."

Jonathan So

"Although my family didn’t book, they were nice enough to have a table for us and make us fit even though it was a Friday night. The place itself..."

Maria Paule

"Awsome fine dining, was busy night being Saturday. Hard to find parking but it is town after all. Excellent service, must try the beef tataki and..."

Michelle. N

"Delicious Japanese cuisine inspired by tradition. Loved the ambience, food, service and sake. Had their tokusen tasting menu, was devine. Every dish..."

Ninahooo

"I went to Masu when it first opened and had one of the best meals of my life, so it gets 4 stars. However I have been back a few times and the..."

Angie

"Absolutely loved the food & the atmosphere. Great service team. It is bit expensive but a perfect place to take some for a memorable time. We tried..."

Udeshi

"They have the most beautiful..."

Destiny Mackay

"We went there for Lunch, Except the udon (personally, I don't really like the taste, too bland, and crabs wasn’t fresh). everything else are..."

ClassEscaper

"I've been here several times recently and while the food rates a 5 the service rates a 2-3 overall. It is the service that let's Masu down. The staff..."

Dragon88

"Really good service, great place to go if you are gluten free! We had sushi, chicken skewers, clam miso and chocolate hazelnut dessert. It was yum..."

Emma Holgérus

"It was my first proper fine dining experience, I got the Masu Shomi Set menu which cost $88 per person, which isn't cheap. But it was very worth it...."

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"Me and my girlfriend came here for dinner on our anniversary to celebrate, Service was attentive and prompt.. Food was okay, i would recommend trying..."

Luke Rooney

"Absolutely packed with fun energy, businesses and laughter. On a Friday night the atmosphere of Masu is similar to that awesome moment when you enter..."

Medium_Rare

"Been to Masu for brunch and lunch few times with friends and family. Always enjoyed the meal. A place makes you wanting to go back and try on the new..."

Jenny Kan

"Can not fault, I love this place. We had a family dinner here and booked 2 months in advanced so that we could get the exclusive room at the back and..."

Crackerjacker

"Lovely experience here at MASU the staff were very friendly and welcoming super nice!! We were seated promptly. The service was amazing and the..."

Nathalie

"Masu is an awesome place to celebrate! The decor, vibes, service and food are all awesome. I always enjoy sitting at a table where I can watch the..."

Teresa Lee

"Let’s start this review by letting you know that this to date is the best restaurant I tried in New Zealand, every aspect of our dining experience..."

Ang Sarap

"Came in to Masu with the family for lunch and we were highly impressed. We didn't even know what to order because there was SO MUCH to choose from..."

Karina

"My favourite restaurant of all time! My partner and I have dined here multiple times and have left very satisfied every time. We recommend Masu to..."

KMKDA

"Hands down BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN AUCKLAND!!Good lord what a mindblowing EXPERIENCE to celebrate my bby's birthday.1. Food..."

Biitchy

"We planed to go to Masu for my birthday. We ordered a selection of dishes which included chicken skewers, rice with Masu seasoning, salmon Maki rolls..."

Steamed Hams

"Came with the family for dinner over Easter.Exceptional service and a nice environment.The waiter was friendly and also helped us with the..."

John He

"Buffet is top notch even though choices are pretty small, but in the end you know what you are paying for — quality premium dish. Love it here. Oh..."

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"The food and atmosphere is always superb. I always go to Masu for special occasions and many friends love it. The menu changes according to season..."

Tony Kwok

"Food: 5/5Food was delicious. My favourite was the Pork & Kimchi Gyoza, so soft and flavours worked so well together. The Chashu Pork Belly was..."

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"Highly recommended - beef fillet and the chashu pork belly, both were cooked to perfection. The beef was a perfect medium rare, and the red chili..."

David Ting

"The food is fantastic. The service is very good and friendly. My friends and I have been there for several times and were more than satisfied with..."

CheungYukShing

"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary dinner. This place is out of the world, for the food just hits the right spots in your brain and slowly..."

Mehak Malhotra

"I love their ＄49 lunch so much. Went to eat quite a few times. Lobster and sashimi both good. Sever quick even when they very busy. Service are..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The first time went to Masu as recommended by one of the friends. The food was fresh and delicious. Good location and friendly service. The..."

YummyBlogger

"This place is always so busy! We were greeted with friendly staff and got a seat despite no bookings. Food was nice as always, will definitely visit..."

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"I’ve been here once, but it was AH-MAZING! Can’t wait to come back and try a different selection. Didn’t get the sashimi this time so very..."

Analese

"Popped in to Masu on tuesday night. Venue is larger than it looks from the road. Staff were friendly and the food was out quick but it was rather..."

Flippynz

"I always enjoy my experience at Masu and this occasion was no different. We didn’t have a reservation for the 2nd of January however we were ..."

Jenny Da

"MASU by Nic Watt is definitely a high end restaurant with good atmosphere, fast service and food was superb. Will surely come back for more..."

Jilly

"I came here because of the lunch combo. Didn’t try in the dinner time yet. The crazy crab lunch combo tasted sooo good. The seafood rice is my..."

Georgina Wang

"Loved this Japanese fine dinning! Very attentive and excellent customer services provided with best quality of food, very fresh sashimi. Perfect for..."

美妈妈

"Hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had.We chose the Masu Shomi set menu which consisted of; - Crayfish Spicy Miso..."

Vivian C

"We have been to Masu several times and it’s one of our favourites - great atmosphere, excellent service, tasty beverages (alcoholic &..."

Evelyn Chen

"Delicious and tasty food. One of the most friendly and lovely restaurants to dine in. Loved their lamb and sashimi meals. The food presentation is..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Fresh, delicious, beautiful. This Japanese Restaurant is located right next door to the sky tower. Their service is lesser than none, and..."

Darren Big Belly

"Had the opportunity to dine here yesterday with my family and was impressed by the warm service with minimal waiting time that was consistent..."

Calvina

"In an alternate universe I would be able to eat here every night. And maybe for lunch too. Must have: soft shell crab in squid ink brioche. But all..."

Rachel Goodchild

"Nice one to present Japanese cuisine in central of tourismSashimi is fresh, wasabi is very flavourfulSoft shell taco is on pointI just..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Such a lovely restaurant with its pretty decor making you feel like you’re in Japan. The staff were very friendly and prompt with service. Would..."

Linlin

"The food was great! Had the beef fillet. It didn’t fill me up so I got the pork slider as well. It was unfortunately very noisy and to make matters..."

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"Went there and heard ordering al carte was disappointing so decided to go for the set menu at $88 and upgrade one set for the waguu beef which is..."

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"I’ve been here many times and MASU never fails to amaze me. The food, the service and the atmosphere/ambience are all perfect. The staff are..."

Aimee.

"The miso soup with clams was light and savoury, I couldn't get enough! The crayfish taco was delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, cooked..."

Potatomatoes

"Food was delicious and very well presented. Loved the salmon and green tea dessert. Staff are friendly too. A bit over priced and we were left hungry..."

S & F And Baby

"Having gone Gluten Free, this place was a dream come true for me. No need to eat limited foods and dessert to die for. They were able to provide a GF..."

Juaninemontile

"One of Aucklands fine dining Japanese establishments.Some dishes we tried:Pork sliders, soft shell tacos (taco shell is a sheet of deep..."

Tony Shi

"Great service and quality of food. Be prepared to spend a bit of money but I would still highly recommend the food here. We ordered 6 dishes and 2..."

Nakyung Lee

"The service was wonderful. Such friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff throughout. The food was amazing. I'm not a big fan of fish but I..."

Ali Roland

"Been here couple of times and really enjoyed their sushi, sashimi and scampi tempura. They use good quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Prices..."

Akym

"Went to Masu on a tip from a Kiwi friend. What a sensational place! Service: as I was travelling on my own, they made sure I was comfortable and had..."

Polina747

"Came here on a busy Saturday night with a group of friends. It is very noisy in this restaurant and I was unable to have a proper conversation with..."

Hilary Campbell

"Have been wanting to tick this restaurant off my bucket list.I did on my Birthday.We arrived for lunch with the restaurant half full.Service was..."

PK

"Not one to stray from less extravagant foods but Masu definitely had me thinking otherwise. Great service. Better food! Cocktails are..."

Roimata Edwards

"The best sashimi and crab sushi! Never had a dud meal here, service is faultless and overall a lovely experience time after time! I really like..."

Rachel 🦋

"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to.Don’t be afraid to spend the cash if you’re wanting a truly amazing experience...."

Ekat Jugessur

"A beautiful space! With lovely staff. We ordered far too much to add to the review but if you take anything from reading this I recommend..."

Happy Eater

"Best Buffett in Auckland I can say. Although there's not too much selections, but sashimi and other cold dishes are good enough to fulfill the..."

Jas HUANG

"Best service with amazing food 👍👍. The waitress who has been serving us for the night were really good! Tried almost everything and is a big..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Been here about 20 times. I'd go back any time and i'd eat anything from this place. Everything i've eaten from this place was 100% quality. Except..."

Julian Michell

"Elegant Modern Japanese style furnishing. The environment was quite noisy but the service was nice! The highlight was definitely the King Crab legs,..."

Jason Shi

"An awesome Japanese resturant, fresh sashimi and tempura, great service. I didnt know a sparkling water can get so many awards... love the king fish,..."

Abby Liu

"Hands down the best Japanese Restaurant I have been to. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."

Glen Liu

"Finally had a chance to try out this place! I’ve already ready so much great reviews on it so I had high expectations. The ambience and decor was..."

Jessica Li

"MASU is a great japanese restaurant with amazing food and even better service. I had the set menu which had great presentation and taste. The timing..."

Wallis

"Masu, a beautiful restaurant to visit. We had the Masu Shomi Menu which is for a minimum of two people. The service was outstanding: they regularly..."

Rachel

"Great food and service. Ideal place for japanese fine dining..... the king crab was amazing. Would recommend booking in advance as its really..."

Kenji

"Four of us had a long Christmas lunch here yesterdayIt was a real feastWe shared 8 plates and then some repeats and dessertsThe..."

Glenn Town

"I came here for lunch just before my holiday to Singapore it was a pretty delicious meal we ordered one of the sets and a few other dishes and the..."

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"Came here for my birthday dinner after being told I was being taken to KFC (99% excited, 1% disappointed 😂). We came here relatively early on a..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Came on a Monday evening and it was so packed! We were lucky to get a table for two without making a reservation. The interior was beautiful; in the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came here for a birthday dinner with my bf. Upon entering, the staff greeted us warmly and wished me happy birthday. That was a very pleasant welcome..."

Y Anne

"Never had a bad experience at Masu, they have one of the best set menus available in my opinion. Highlights for me are definitely the sugi-ita-yaki..."

Victoria McMahon

"This is a great japanese resturant. Was very busy on a friday evening...Staff cooking on open grill was a highlight.. I also like to watch the..."

Pinny Quinlan

"You would definitely need a reservation to dine in this restaurant. It was super busy on Friday night but seemed to work like a well oiled machine...."

Jasmine

"We had a great experience at this fine-dining resto! I am so in love with the Sashimi! The best I had so far. The main dishes were also great tasting..."

Jessa Camille Salado

"Nic certainly hit the mark with this one!perhaps because he got the publics opinion first so it was easy to get dishes he knew would be a..."

Chefaldini

"This place is amazing. The staff were super friendly and the food was just stunning - presentation and taste! Loved every moment and we will be back..."

Laura Ferguson

"Dining here was like going to a gallery and being able to see, taste, touch, feel and smell the works of art.The service was extremely..."

Anna

"Delightful experience, with fresh tasty food. Beautiful dish presentation and if you sit around the counters you can even talk with the chefs..."

Wei Wei Chang

"It is very difficult to describe masu accurately. The food is wonderful - primarily good quality ingredients prepared well. The atmosphere is..."

Ollyshaw_nz

"I have been here to celebrate my friend's birthday, the food is amazing, the service compared other restaurants is fantastic ～I recommend the..."

Lucia LU

"My boyfriend brought me here on a brunch date and I enjoyed every moment of it 😍 This is the place to go if you are after an elegant dining..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Went to Masu for our anniversary, maybe we had a high expectation. The food themselves were amazing, full of ideas and flavour, but not really that..."

Shenyu263

"Outstanding lunch venue. Slick unobtrusive service. Express lunch was just that. Excellent modern Japanese food served quickly. Will be back for more..."

Fred Ade

"Absolutely stunning.From the first step into the restaurant, I was amazed at the superb customer service we received. There were many staff..."

Kathryn Zhou

"Very excited to dine here! Dined here for a dear friends birthday! Now the restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious. Well staffed and we..."

Kelly

"Really enjoyed MASU, all the dishes ordered were done to perfection. Awesome service as always and beautiful drinks. However the matcha brownie..."

Tt_akl

"Have dined at Masu a few times and our visits have been great. Service and food is consistent and fresh, one of the better Japanese restaurants in..."

Chomnomnom

"The quality and freshness of the food served at Masu is why it has such a great reputation. I came here for my birthday last year and you could not..."

Sasha McCormick

"Most incredible Japanese I have ever had. We went for the brunch. It was so impressive. Endless sashimi, sushi and onsen eggs. The desert was out of..."

Oones Connor

"If you want quality, you've come to the right place. Japanese food at its finest. Definitely a place to impress. Their service is top notch...."

Jade Lim

"Japanese style cuisine cooked mainly over open charcoal grill. We got a skycity package which included a set menu at MASU and the flavors were off..."

Ann R

"I don't usually eat Japanese cuisine but Masu was truly an experience. The presentation is on point and the flavors are great. My fave was the king..."

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"Masu is a cool experience, no doubt about it. Our waitress was excellent-knowledgeable, warm, friendly and available. The kingfish and..."

Louise

"Masu was incredibly busy when we went there. Did not book so had two seats at the kitchen counter but could feel the heat from the kitchen oven. The..."

Sara V

"Great ambiance and service. Food is well presented and good array of drinks. Got the set menu. Had a few cocktails. Well made. Desserts are so good...."

Alas

"This is the best Japanese restaurant I have been to, the place is packed but they offer you a sort of private sitting area for a group of people. I..."

Charmant_lady

"Absolutely sensational. Exceptional service and punctual, delicately delicious food. I loved the sashimi and the soft shell crab. Easy to book,..."

Vee Johnson

"Everyone raves about Masu. If you listen to other amateur diners, this is the holy grail of Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Although you do pay for the..."

Frank

"Everything was Delicious and fresh, amazing service and menu. Tried the $88 set menu and couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back for..."

Kirstie

"Very good Japanese food and services to consider as a must try when coming to Auckland. Love the food and would definitely coming..."

Bac KieuPhong

"Hadn’t been here in a while but is still fantastic Need 3 jobs to pay for it but it was amazing food and great service I will start saving for..."

David Thompson

"I was amazed at the level of great service tonight. The staff were very friendly, super quick to respond, and very helpful with the kids. Of course..."

Michael Ung

"If it weren't so pricy it would be 5/5.I understand the location, but there are better Japanese restaurants out there with better prices..."

Tony Ma

"Dined here with my partner for our anniversary, having read such good reviews my expectations for Masu were pretty high & I was a little underwhelmed..."

Sarah S

"I've been to Nobu in America and It has nothing on MASU! This would be the best Japanese resturant around (haven't been to Japan yet).The..."

Alwayseating

"The food was delicious, but pretty pricey for the amount. Freshest fish I ate in Auckland. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails (strawberry and yuzu..."

Jacqueline Alice

"This place is absolutely amazing and it has definitely become my favourite restaurant in Auckland. If you love Japanese food and know how to..."

Bella Qian

"Visited this place for a date night to celebrate our anniversary, and it was definitely a wonderful experience. The location is perfect- it's nestled..."

Svetlana Banerjee

"The service was outstanding, down to earth & friendly, made you feel very relaxed . The food was so tasty. Each dish was full of flavour, & the..."

Marie

"Masu is one of those restaurants where you feel as if it was more than just food! Think art on a plate and a symphony for your taste. Beautiful,..."

Elizabeth Myburgh

"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."

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"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."

Hungry Auckland

"Hands down best Japanese food in Auckland. Luckily got to try multiple dishes on the menu for a friend's bday. A must see and try I would highly..."

Matt Tieu

"We were lucky enough to walk in on a Saturday night and have a table made available for us after a short wait at the bar. I think it helped that we..."

Mr Eats

"This place never fails to disappoint. Need to book otherwise very hard to get a table. The staff and service level is exceptional and the food is..."

Lynn

"Amazing drinks list -it's so extensive its split into 2 menus. The place is busy, even on a Monday night so best to reserve ahead of time or be..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Go to Masu! Don't think twice. I have been to Masu on many different occasions and recommend their Sunday brunch, their dinner set menus and the al..."

Alexandra

"I had high expectations of this place from its reputation, and was not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, and food flavours..."

EpiCurious

"Masu never fails to disappoint - the environment, the delicious cocktails & the innovative dishes.Tonight the service was not as good as normal..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Really top notch Japanese food. Fantastic service, great atmosphere and aesthetics. Could not fault it, will definitely be going back ASAP! Yum!..."

Megan D'ath

"Feeling super spoiled on our 11th year anniversary. Came here for their Nichiyo Sunday brunch. Nice family friendly and great ambience. You get what..."

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"Went for #Restaurant of the Month" menu $55 for 3 courses. I was wrong. I knew Masu is a high end Japanese restaurant, I also knew Masu is..."

Chelsea

"Lovely food, great ambience. This place teases your taste buds, as the delicate flavours from each dish are exquisite. We tried the ribs and salmon..."

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"Food - 4.5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Service -5/5Went there for two friends' birthdays. Ate a lot 😁😁 the food was really nice... and..."

LoveEatLive

"The food here is to die for. If you intend on going here, prepare your wallet- I don't think I've even been here and spent less than $250 for a 2..."

NCC1701

"Had a birthday dinner with 2 friends and Masu did not disappoint. In fact it impressed my guests. The service was attentive but not pushy or stiff...."

TonyF3

"Excellent food. Everything was outstanding but for those prices I would expect nothing less. Sashimi is stunning and the wagyu is melt in..."

Wildpantry

"Popped into Masu very quickly as I was after some Umeshu (Japanese plum wine). Masu definitely impressed as they had more than 5 varieties, not to..."

Ben Ch

"Upon arrival we were wished a happy anniversary which was a nice personal touch. We ordered a set menu which involved dish after dish being brought..."

Sheena

"Wonderful dining experience at MASU tonight, we had 2 sake to share as start and three small dishes, deep fried chicken, crispy squid and edamame;..."

Vicki Guo

"I love the open design of this place especially the open kitchen. The service was excellent and attentive. I started off with a sour cocktail..."

Miss Kiki

"5 star service,as expected from a Japanese restaurant.Staff are knowledgable, helpful and very attentive. The restaurant is big and..."

Michal Rebecca

"Nic Watt’s Masu at Sky City Grand has been bestowed with plenty of accolades over the years, including Metro’s Restaurant of the Year 2014, and..."

Zoe Bowker

"Went here for dinner. Great service and delicious fresh Japanese food. Really popular. We sat at the bar and watched the genius' at..."

Rachel P

"Beautiful! The wagyu is delicious and well cooked, the cod (signature dish) is absolutely stunning - perfect balance of sweet and salty flavours! My..."

Elle

"Love this Japanese restaurant! My partner isn't too big on seafood but the kingfish salad was so good we ordered it twice! I'd also recommend getting..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Amazing food! Have variety selections :) tempura must try and the crab leg is so fresh and delicious must try it :) service really good and..."

Jo

"Excellent service and loved the atmosphere where the occasional Japanese phrase could be heard in the kitchen. We sat on the counter by the kitchen,..."

Sue

"Really enjoyed the food and the service there, the food is really well presented and tastes really good especially the beef fillet, highly..."

Haihao Zhang

"We came here as part of a package deal with East Day Spa... So our dinner menu was a set menu... The service was excellent and the food that we had..."

Donna&Shane

"Excellent food and service. Food was outstanding served by polite, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Absolutely nothing I would ask to be done..."

Average Peasent

"Came back here again today with my partner to celebrate our anniversary! My partner is gluten free so we got the set menu that was $88 per person,..."

Judy Chhy

"Came here with a group the other night. Exceptional service! We were a little unsure of the best way to deal with our group orders so our server..."

CJ

"Very nice food and service. I had my birthday there and enjoyed it! We enjoyed the dessert platter there shared by 5 people and still couldn't finish..."

Cathy Chen

"Good atmosphere and good variety of food. Came in a group but food comes out quickService was good and a good collection of japanese food and..."

Hubert Cheng

"The place is definitely one of the best in NZ. Although its supposed to be a fine dining, the place made it less formal which is a good thing. The..."

Michelle

"Service was great, everyone was friendly with big smiles except for the lady at the reception. The presentation for the food was very nice. The..."

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"Amazing, love it, can't fault it. Delicious fresh food, fabulous service. By far the best Japanese (or food in general) I have ever had. It isn't..."

KitKat

"Amazing dinner at Masu! I took my friend here for his birthday and we got the degustation menu at $88 per person. It was sensational! A great variety..."

Sarah

"We were lucky enough to have our work conference and I have been meaning to go back ever since! The décor of this place is beautiful and..."

HJ

"Very interesting place. Beautiful setting and great service. Loved the decor and the ambience. We chose a set menu amd we were definitely not let..."

Anita Zahoor

"Beautiful dishes that just melt in your mouth. A bit expensive but the service and food makes this place a must try! Definitely try the crab sliders...."

Sarah Parke

"I've come to this nice fancy little restaurant next to Skycity a couple of times already since 2014 (at least 4 times) so I have tried a variety of..."

Melissa

"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland by far! It was so fresh, beautifully presented and oh-so-delicious. This place has made me very critical of..."

Sarah

"Exotic Japanese and European mixed style restaurant. It is something that you have to try at least once in you life time. Food are very pricy but..."

LuciferTSN

"Only restaurant I have rated till date as a 5...difficult to flaw out on this... Best food, best service and best ambience.. Value for money and..."

Kiran Kanchan

"This joint has the best Japanese iv ever had! The wagu beef and the sweet fish main are just insane- staff are friendly and not in ur face. Not too..."

Chris Mohen

"we were very lucky to have a table as we didn't make reservation. super yummy food and great drink menus. didn't have time to try their dessert menu..."

Chloe Yan Chen

"Not traditional Japanese, but the food is still delicious! Went here last Friday. Loved the decor and the atmosphere. Dresscode - smart..."

Don Shrimpton

"Was very very impressed with Masu!! The food was delicious, looked and tasted great.The ambience is great. And flavours -spot..."

Dee Smith

"The food here is amazing! Totally worth going - reasonably priced too! Cost is $95 for 3 of us not including any drinks. Fabulous gluten free menu..."

Katie-Rose Comiskey

"We came to Masu at 6.30pm to find a full restaurant (no surprises there judging from what we have heard about the place). It was a Friday so they had..."

Khoa Le

"First time at Masu I wasn't too sure what to expect but by looking at reviews I was really excited for an awesome dining experience. With such a..."

Rebecca Stringfellow

"Stunning food. Perfect getaway in winter and would be great if they had more of an outdoor area in summer. The tempura flounder is a must! You must..."

Emma

"Went here as a group of 11 and were looked after amazingly well. The food is on point and the cocktail selection for the ladies or lads is also..."

Sam Jones

"Been here a couple of times now, and although it's not your traditional Japanese food, the chefs certainly provides a nice twist on usual dishes...."

Calvin

"Ohhhh my goodness the brunch is amazing! Such good value considering the quality of the food, service and the fact that I could eat as much sashimi..."

Kate W

"This was not the first time we had our dinner here. The food served was not authentic I would say they were more towards fusion style. I loved the..."

Cindy Ong

"As you would expect. Good food, good service, and good ambience. Will come back again. Of note were the attentive staff who were helpful and..."

Auckland Eats

"Came her for dinner on my birthday 2 weeks ago and had previously came for graduation dinner in May 2014. The staff have always been very..."

Jemimah

"Very nice food. Love the black cod dish. They got a DJ in house on friday night. The service was very nice. Friendly staff and efficient..."

Zoe Huang

"I was treated to dinner at Masu for my birthday. Everyone had raved about Masu and I really wanted to try it. It has a lovely ambiance and a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Outstanding!!! Among the best Japanese restaurants I've dined in.. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all exceptional... I'll be back next..."

Damo

"Food & atmosphere lovely but just reminded me how lucky we are in Auckland with great quality Japanese at good prices so just felt overpriced. Good..."

Jane Bennett

"Masu is a brilliant creation from Nic Watt; a classy restaurant that has true Japanese fare - you can even hear the work of the chefs from their open..."

Gentlepig

"The food here is unbelievably good! The soft shelled crab was so crispy, so were the tempura. The chicken skewers and lamb cutlers were amazing. And..."

Tash

"I've been to Masu twice recently and have been impressed on both occasions. The food is an amazing modern twist on traditional Japanese (with..."

Katie Stubbs

"Outstanding! Just got in on shared table without booking on a Friday night! In a hurry to make a show an food was surprisingly speedy!! We..."

Paris

"Went to Masu with my wife to celebrate our Wedding anniversary. It was a faultless evening! The food was amazing as we sampled from throughout the..."

Brian

"I have been to Masu several times and tonight did not disappoint! We had the chief's selection of 8 sashimi, pickles for two and black cod amongst..."

Lukas

"Ambience - comes across as very authenticFood - this is where MASU really shines. Beautifully presented and very different to what I'm used to for..."

Robert Fazekas

"reasonable price…derserts are awsome. High quality food. Especially the sashimi, very good fish. Even their wasabi is different from other japanese..."

申小迪

"Located in the Heart of Auckland CBD This Japanese Restaurant has a Broad range of different style and Unique food presentation Great customer..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Masu is amazing. Every dish is a flavour explosion. Highlights include the Eye filet with chili, Tiger prawns, and if course the tuna! Plus a sour..."

Michael Sorensen

"Great experience. On holiday in Auckland and we know they do Japanese cuisine well in that city. Ended up in Masu by chance and were grateful fate..."

The Toothpick

"My partner and I decided to enjoy the friday night by treating ourselves to one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I have always been intrigued of..."

Nikka Aurea Borja

"Well we went back and we were not disappointed this time. Maybe because we knew what dishes to avoidIt was delicious and we were stuffed by the..."

The Incredible Edible

"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary earlier tonight. We went for the $120 per person set menu with wine/sake match. The highlights were the..."

Austin

"Absolutely delicious. I came here because everyone was raving about it. When I first walked in there was an instantly chic ambiance, very..."

Mariamjafer

"A total culinary delight from start to finish. The masu tokusen with matching wine is a must have for all great foodies out there.The..."

Shamal Kumar

"Very nice place, presentation and quality of food was a job well done. Recommended to everyone who loves there sushi and dessert was definitely..."

Talon McCarthy

"Was an amazing meal and very professional staff, recommended to everyone to dine there. Also great atmosphere and decor...."

Andrew Littlejohn

"Been here twice! Loved the fatty tuna, soft shell crab, their dessert platter, tofu, sushi, selection of alcohol, including sake. The decor and..."

Bettina Tran

"Loved this restaurant!! Good friendly waitresses & a nice helpful manager. The decor was really beautiful and felt like the perfect way to enjoy such..."

Celeste

"Great ambiance, great customer service, great food presentation, a great range of food and the food tasted great as well.We had in..."

Audric Kam

"Went to Masu for xmas lunch with 9 people who all loved the food. The place can get loud when full, and the menu is pricey but worth a try. ..."

Charlee Brown

"I was expecting a lot when I went here. While the food was good I didn't think it lived up to its reputation. Worth another go but I think Depot is..."

Angela Trigg

"Overall we thought our tasting menu was amazing. We're no all that into seafood but have to say that we enjoyed everything immensely especially the..."

B D H

"Absolutely stunning evening of great, high quality food and a warm atmosphere. Food and staff presented to a very high standard and at an affordable..."

Daniel Taylor

"I must say straight off that I enjoyed the overall experience dining at Masu. The dining room is great, the service excellent and the food very..."

Gus

"The best japenese in Auckland by far, love how you can sit around the kitchen and watch them cook, or if you sit near the bar you can see them..."

Cole Saunders

"I'd been recommended Masu by several friends, so on a very rare child free night out, we were excited to experience the hype.The service..."

Celeste Bowden

"It was just an amazing night to have dinner in Masu. The waiters and waitresses were always ready to help and the environment was just beyond..."

Shirley Yu

"I came to Masu with a group of ladies for a Tuesday dinner during Auckland Restaurant Month. I was super excited to dine at Masu with all it’s..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Masu was an amazing experience. Was at a work function so I got to try a variety of dishes that I normally wouldn't pick. Service was great and..."

Daz

"The staff; 10/10 from the time I made the booking until the moment we left - Absolutely outstanding. They went above and beyond making our evening..."

Nicola Bensley

"High-end dining indeed. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for an experience in Masu. But having said that, you do get what you pay for in..."

Adeline

"Loved everything about Masu! We tried it out after a friend's recommendation. The service was great - our waitress was extremely helpful and the food..."

Mai

"MASU was amazing!!! Excellent service and the food was incredible! It is on the pricey side but defiantly worth it as the food is amazing!! I would..."

Lilly S

"We went for a birthday dinner a few weeks back,Food was top notch =) staff were friendly, everything melted in your mouth and we actually..."

Chloe-Mae Repia

"The best in Auckland! I went with three foodies and they all agreed. We rated it and three of us gave it a 10 and one gave it a 9.5 because..."

David Shaw

"We were recommended this restaurant by hospitality industry professionals so our expectations were high. Easy to make a reservation, courteous and..."

Russell Hooper

"Fabulous experience! We wanted to try a new dining experience and the nice mix of casual but high end was great. Buzzing city location, good decor..."

Anil S

"Masu Restaurant, Sky City, AucklandMy husband and I are addicted to Japanese food and went to Masu for a special occasion after watching..."

Rachael Thompson

"OMG is all I can start to say.... We went to Masu with friends, what we experienced was simply stunning. This restaurant has truly brought..."

Monique

"Our experience couldn't be further from the previous reviewer. This is a class act. If we had the Michellin rating here it would get at least two..."

Mark Vella

"Amazing display of fusion at its finest. Japanese flavors with an artistic flare on every plate. Wonderful service and definitely worth the money..."

Onnie Wongchanon

"This place has won so many restaurant awards this year alone it’s ridiculous! I was lucky enough to try Masu for a work lunch-do, otherwise I..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Masu, part of the SkyCity complex, needs no introduction after being named the 2014 Metro Restaurant of the Year Supreme Winner. We decided to come..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Feel like something fancy?Masu Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar has been receiving a load of buzz lately. It’s taken out a load of..."

Jenna Wee

"After tasting Masu's Salmon Tataki at Big Day Out's Chow Town, something changed. I now liked salmon. So in no time at all I found myself dining..."

Madicattt

"Housed beside the lobby of Skycity's Grand Hotel, Masu, a contemporary Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar, is the latest creation of Nic Watts, who..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"We had dinner at Masu and thought it was a wonderful Japanese restaurant we’d be visiting again! The ambience is great, with high, lofty ceilings..."

Yummy Auckland

"Quality of the food was just superb. Among the best Japanese food ive eaten in..."

David

"Went there for diner a while ago and it was the best dining experience I had in Auckland. The sashimi is a 'must try', no matter you chose one type..."

StayAwhileandEaT

"A very nice place. We made reservation two weeks before the trip and it is definitely an amazing experience with MASU. The food was fabulous..."

Irena Hu

"This is by far, one of the best and authentic Japanese restaurants, that I have ever been to. Servings is generous. Everything here was tasty and..."

P Sha

"I was back for the third time to celebrate my birthday at this wonderful Japanese restaurant. Three of us had the Tokusan tasting menu and every dish..."

Susan Templer

"Loved it loved it loved it! Celebrated hubbys 50th with our adult children. Opted for the set menu Shomi $99pp and well worth it. Loved every dish...."

Pearl Parsons

"Have to try the Masu Natsu Tokusen Menu as it provides an excellent variety of food for someone who is indecisive like me lol. One of the best meals..."

Thomas Safran

"We ordered everything separately, my first time trying Wagyu beef and it was amazing. Everything was perfect and amazing, highly recommend Masu, must..."

Sokly Sim

"We ordered the set menu. You will not be disappointed with it. Each dish was delicious offering a different taste explosion. We also ordered a..."

TPK B

"Quality of food was great of course. Went in on a Saturday and booked 2 weeks ahead for 7pm. We were told items were out as we tried to order them,..."

TK

"This restaurant has been the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. We got a wide selection of small dishes ranging from sushi rolls, tempura..."

Bray W

The Kimchi Project

84/100 (1123 ratings)

Restaurants

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Dinner

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After-hours

Brunch

Drinks

Softshell Crab Bun

Kimchi Waffle Fries

Kimchi Bacon Pasta

Chilli Oil Squid Ink Pasta

Macha Latte Green Tea

Waffle Fries

Two Ways Korean Chicken

Laksa

Seafood Kimchi Laksa

Beef

Korean BBQ Pork Rice

Fried rice

Pork Belly

Korean BBQ Feast

Kimchi fried rice

Szechuan Soy Crunchy Eggplant

Wedges

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Bun

Kimchi Capellini Pasta

Salad

matcha latte

Chili

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Kimchi Fries

Blooming Tea

Prawns

Soft Shell Crab Bao

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Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

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Serves Alcohol

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"Love this place! Their waffle fries are sooo delicious, aswell as their bao buns. Will defs go..."

Madison Sturt

"So it was birthday dinner and we booked table for two.We ordered Lotus root chips - they looked good, tasted pretty average so 3.5 out of..."

Atul Bhateja

"Great decor, service and vibe. The chicken was standard. Hip young crowd. The noodles used to be good but the menu has changed. I would come here for..."

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"Amazing atmosphere and great..."

Bayleigh Tubman

"We ordered the soft shell crab bun, one was for my 5yr old daughter, so I asked them to serve all the other stuff on the side. My daughter loved..."

Maikayla

"Amazing place Fancy place..."

Shubham Heda

"Nice food.The chicken is..."

Lorena Georgio

"Have been coming here since it opened and it never fails to disappoint. Their Korean fusion utilizes the best part of European and Korean cuisine. I..."

Bella Qian

"Rating 4.0 A modernised version of Korean. The place feels more like a bar/bristro with the open backyard dinning area. Modernise also mean the..."

Manz

"Been here many times over many years and food has always been good - eggplant dish and soft shell crab bun, and the kimchi fried rice. Breakfast is..."

Michelle W

"Squid Ink Pasta: not gonna lie we felt pretty cool 😎eating black pasta hehe. What surprised us was that the pasta is very light, very garlicky and..."

FoodiesTable

"We ordered the squid ink pasta, Buddha bowl, soft shell crab bao, pulled pork bao and one of the Warrior Kambucha. We wanted some Asahi but they were..."

Felicia

"Had a nice time with my friends. We ordered 3 plates and all of us managed to walk out stuffed. The food was well seasoned and the ambience was nice..."

Spyro

"Great food and staff tasty and fast service you got to try it!!!! Its value for money and fast..."

Brad Vidovich

"Food was tasty and the atmosphere was cool! Service was great..."

RB

"Authentic Korean cuisine. The couched seats are very comfortable and nice as a cafe if theres not too many..."

Renie

"Don’t be deceived by the small frontage of this place - the restaurant spills out into a lush, tropical-feeling courtyard tucked away out of street..."

Husk Creative

"We had been waiting to try this place out! Finally got a chance and we made reservations. This place is quite famous and its always busy. I would..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Came here because if Zomato gold membership. I think with his membership it meets expectations. This place is more for lovers to spend time talking..."

Hao Chang

"Great Korean fusion restaurant in the city!Summary:Food Taste: 5 starsFood Presentation: 5 starsService: 5..."

Shannon

"Food is quite good and interesting, service was a bit let down by inconsiderate staff but overall a good dining experience. recommended to try..."

Ricky Bhat

"Cozy seating area in the back garden shed. Family friendly but also great for dinner dates...."

Johnson Wang

"Pretty good food here and all service was a bit 50-50 and some errors with zomato gold but all..."

Tom

"Came here on zomato gold - super pretty place, make sure you get a chance to dine in their back garden! Food was 5/5 and friendly staff too. Will..."

Joohee Grace Park

"The meal was great, the kimchi fried rice was brilliant. The portion and quality of it was great, especially for lunch. The scenery was beautiful..."

Minh Thu

"@thekimchiproject with @zomatogold 🥰 I highly recommend the kimchi pasta with tempura chicken 🤤🤤 my friends had the chilli chicken (picture..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"Kimchi Bacon Pasta is original without being too spicy, their ice tea also compliment well to the Korean style spicyness in their cooking.I..."

Mark Choi

"Korean fusion place. Nice food and big portion for lunch. We ordered kimichi fried rice, bbq pork on rice and softbrab bun. Will come back again to..."

Becky Kuang

"Wait staff were considerate enough to actively seek a quieter seat for us(think Livia was her name) as we were seated next to a loud function. Other..."

Dillon Mitchell

"Food 4/5Service 3/5Ambience 5/5Price..."

Cosmostar Wu

"Excellent food and service!!..."

Citra.bakhtiar

"▫️Food: 🥢 Buddha bowl + bulgogi beef 🥢 Kimchi bacon pasta + tempura chicken. The pasta was..."

Karate Watah

"You HAVE to go there after 11am because The Jungle is only open then. The front cafe is just a normal cafe, but the back section is amazing. It’s..."

Jonathan Chau

"Came here with my friend and used my Zomato Gold. Super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere and an overall pleasuremable experience. I had the..."

Steven Philalom

"Love the atmosphere and the decoration especially the bamboo. The food was awesome. Will definitely come back..."

Dewey Wu

"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 5/5This place seems small from the outside but they have more beautifully decorated space at the..."

Stayc

"Great food with great ambiance. It was the first time I went to this place and got amazed with the food, customer service. One of the best places I..."

Manik Bhatia

"The salad was like dipping all the vegetables into soy sauce but the tomato pickles taste pretty special. The waffle fries was a little bit let me..."

GG

"Really enjoyed eating here and not only was the service amazing, the atmosphere and aesthetics of the place was really enjoyable. We had the Buddha..."

Hannah Zheng

"Kimchi fried rice was surprisingly..."

Sana Patel

"Another hidden gem located in Lorne St, Auckland. Love the ambiance of this place. A good place to catch up with friends in a very relax and cozy..."

Regie

"Great food. Has a nice outdoor/undercover type dinner area with nice greenery.Had the soft shell crab and bao buns which were excellent. Would..."

TheKumara

"tried this place for dinner the other day because we saw it popped up on gold. it's normally one you sort of walk past without knowing. but I must..."

Bean

"Good coffee and hot chocolates here. Love the mugs they use. The decor is really nice, and they have a large covered courtyard area at the back which..."

Shannon

"Staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Buddha bowl and seafood Laska. Both very tasty...."

S Sun

"Incredible food and amazing place to go for a catchup with friends or family outing. Recently started offering a baked aubergine dish and highly..."

R R

"From the front it looks like the other cafes in the area, fairly thin with limited seating. the magic happens when you walk towards the back to the..."

Benedict Uy

"Seafood laksa was really delicious and creamy. I wish there were a few more kinds of seafood - then it would be 5/5! Food came quickly and the..."

Éimear Clancy

"Service was lovely and setting was comfortable. We were the last customers there after having a late lunch and did not feel rushed or pressured to..."

Nicola

"Friendly staff, easy to use zomato gold. Food was tasty too. Infusion Korean style. The environment is a highlight. it is not a small restaurant,..."

Evayang8885

"Our first attempt of Korean fusion cuisine. They have brought kimchi to a whole new level! Who would have known kimchi would go so well with..."

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"I love the vibe of this place. My mom and I had the Southland Salmon Ceviche and K BBQ pork rice. The dishes were beautiful and so flavourful. The..."

Harsen Agon

"Highly recommend the kimchi seafood laksa - my bowl was completely clean at the..."

Kimberley Brown

"Had our team lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised with the vegan offerings. Had the crunchy eggplant bun, the yuzu mushroom salad and a maple..."

Purita Mok

"Came here without booking in advance, we got bar seats which were fine with a nice view towards the bar. The food was amazing. I would definitely..."

Sarah Tran

"New style of Korean fusion food!Kimchi Laksanoodle was so good to meSmart try and a good result with kimchi.Will visit again..."

Inkyong Isabel Kim

"It took too long to order and serve food. So we wanted to place more orders, but we did not. The food was so delicious but amont was a litter short..."

Rachel

"It’s our third time here, second time to review them and every moment that I had been here was simply amazing. The food was spot on and had tried..."

Ang Sarap

"What a lovely place! Sweet ambiance, extremely welcoming service, no fussy to Zomato Gold members. Short and clear, love it. Pro..."

Code 9527

"I’ve been here twice before and always enjoyed the food but never came unless it was for a special occasion as the prices are usually quite..."

Sabrina Hea

"The ambience here was great. My Kimchi Fried Rice with the pork belly was superb but the added chicken to the bacon pasta was a bit dry and that..."

David Chen

"Improved substantially since first opened.Healthy beautiful delicious satisfying. Will be going more frequently from now on...."

Tony Ma

"Delicious, clean, presentable meals and great selection of food and drinks. We enjoyed the fried chicken, soft shell crab is a must and kimchi fried..."

Janis

"My lunch experience here was amazing! My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered! It’s good that they had vegetarian options! I would love to..."

Samantha Badilles

"The soft shell crab bao was nice but could've been better with some sauce, there was some sort of relish with it but a seafood type sauce wouldve..."

Manoj Patel

"Beautiful and warm environment. Requires early booking for busy Friday night. Food was good and reasonably priced. No issue to redeem Buy 1 Free 1 on..."

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"Had always wanted to try the Kimchi project because of the raves we have seen on zomato. Finally had the chance to and we ordered the Kimchi waffle..."

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"A monthly spot for me when I’m catching up with people in the CBD, Kimchi Project is one of the best spots in applying your Zomato Gold. I’m also..."

Medium_Rare

"Coming for lunch, staff was friendly and service was fast and good, the setting is very cute. Definitely recommend to friends and come back..."

James

"Super impressed with the service and the food! Delicious delicious delicious! I had the Korean pork fried rice. The best boo Choy on it I have ever..."

Cushla Foley

"Ordered kimchi fried rice soft shell crab bao. Have to say the bao was yummy but nothing too special. Kimchi fried rice was really nice though! Good..."

Stephanie Qin

"food 4/5service 4.5/5ambiance 5/5good value for Zomato gold that has food 1+1. spent $36 for these three nice and delicious dishes...."

Timothyxrwang

"Been for the first time. Very cute looking place. Tried their fried chicken rice and honey ginger tea. Love their food and tea. Will surely go again...."

Vishal Rai

"Food is always good and courtyard is beautiful, such a hidden gem in the City. Always a great place to meet friends and highly recommend the Kimchi..."

Rosie Mae

"The food is like all other cafes but portion is slightly lower than others. But the location and service is good. I'd suggest the dry dishes as they..."

Tiger Li

"Great place with great food. This restaurant serves Korean cuisine. Some great unique and yummy dishes . The kimchi fried rice was the best. The..."

Tanuj

"We visited this place for dinner on the weekend.Ordered pasta, kimchi fried rice & waffle fries, all of the food was well presented, i don't..."

Lily

"Good value with Zomato gold 1+1. About $50 for two people with quality dinner and absolutely nice dining ambience.We had seafood laksa,..."

Pig Cat

"Summary:Taste - 5/5Quantity - 3/5Environment - 5/5Service - 5/5Cleanliness - 5/5Price - lean towards the pricey..."

BlankLove

"First timer here - the staff were all super friendly, the place had such a relaxed vibe out in the courtyard where we sat. We ordered the Chilli..."

Anthony King

"Great service. We had our two years old daughter with us and the waiter was very considerate in where we could seat for the high chair the got...."

Chang-Yu David Huang

"Pretty good experience. Had been here for lots of times for lunch but first time for dinner. Food was as good as always. The only time did not got a..."

Coco_Clairy

"The ambience here is really lovely, and I remember coming here quite often when it first opened, especially for the Kimchi Waffle fries.However,..."

Louise

"I’ll be honest, would not have gone into kimchi project if it hadn’t been for zomato gold. Very inconspicuous shop front that looks..."

Eat_Out

"Beautiful little resto. The garden at the back is really cool. Food was good and a touch of healthy stuff. Pricing is not that bad. Staff are..."

Tez

"The best place to go either for a date or with a group of friends. Everything that is served in the menu is top notch. Have been here multiple times..."

Sehaj Mehra

"Deep friend aubergine is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so good!! The bao’s are good. The kimchi fried rice is nice as well.Atmosphere is..."

Sam Bazalo

"With a gorgeous courtyard, this is a great spot to eat and relax during your lunch break or an after-work feed. I haven't been here since January..."

Alma Eats

"I’ve been to The Kimchi Project twice and I can honestly say that both times were truly exceptional! Nice presentation, nice food, nice..."

Ellie

"Have been here a few times now and enjoy the food and atmosphere every time. The staff are friendly and attentive. Finding a car park to get to the..."

Hriday Shah

"Very gooood laksa! It said kimchi laksa but I didnt taste any kimchi as it is more laksa-ie, but its still good! So I ain't complain 😂😂 my..."

Calosa Nema

"Amazing little outdoor bar, the food menu was super thorough and had something for everyone. Even on a Sunday evening the vibe was fun and the place..."

Adrianna Hannan

"I had been here a few times when they first opened up a few years ago, but had not returned afterwards even though I have fond memories, as the price..."

Vivian C

"This Kimchi Fries is the best!I love the ambiance too and I wanna come back for more and check out your other menu’s! 😉👌🏼I’ts..."

Leia

"Been here 3 times and I think it's a great place to catch up with friends. The ambience is very youthful and quite hipster. Their twist on Korean..."

Lala

"Lovely customer service. Food is delicious. Not many vegetarian options though. Beautiful interior design, great for photo opportunities.Also..."

Vegetarianfoodlover

"I have been here many times and it hasn’t failed to impress me yet so it’s a great place for a good feed - close to uni and town. Only flip side..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"The BBQ fried rice was so tasty. Good prices as well. I went there on a Tuesday evening, it was very busy so I recommend booking in advance...."

Raylene Cole

"We came here for Dinner on a Monday night and got the Kimchi waffle fries, kimchi fried rice and salmon sashimi salad.The staff were super..."

Emily Gossen

"Kimchi Spag Pasta is to die for. Best split with a friend though, it is quite rich! Kimchi Waffle Fries and Pork Bao Bun were also delish. Best to..."

Ciaran R

"Came here for brunch a while ago, Their chicken taste really good and came in a good portion as well.The shop is very clean and have a really good..."

MCP

"First time eating at the kimchi project. I regret not visiting before. The ambiance is lovely and so is the food. The service was nice too. We..."

Christine

"Good dining spot for some casual Korean dining. Nice garden dining area with nice heaters even in winter.We had dinner and really enjoyed..."

Kieran

"Had lunch here today and it was great! The wontons came with a delicious sauce and the chilli chicken on rice was even better. The venue is also a..."

Cjuddy

"Amazing Kimchi creamy pasta!Spicy kimchi and a bit sweet cream combination is very nice! I love the interior there is a garden behind as well..."

Yuki

"The food was delicious, the courtyard was beautiful. The chicken wings were spicey, but possibly the best I've ever had. Only improvement would be..."

Laura Blunt

"Went here this morning and me and partner both really enjoyed our meals. Food tasted great, coffee was delicious and service was friendly and..."

Acelin James

"I love the kimchi project. I always leave feeling so full. Usually cause I can’t bring myself to stop eating since it’s so yummy. I would..."

Yasmin Walker

"Courtyard pleasant as ever, had the jung sik which is their lunch set. Very tasty beef in a broth with purple rice and other things. Good service. No..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"It was brilliant.Staff Service is good,price is good,food is colorful and tasty.There is a smooth atmosphere inside.We had a good..."

Yurika Tsutsumi

"Friendly staff, good food and neat and tidy place. But bit cold in the winter. Fried eggplant bun is my favourite and everyone should try..."

Coriander Lover

"A little on the pricey side for portion sizes, but quality of food was pretty good so made up for some of that. Venue is also very relaxed and..."

Kid0f88

"Well-balanced dinner meal on rice with fresh ingredients. Fusion korean, put good portion of different sauces to go with. Just rice was a bit..."

Jaws The Tastler

"Had a lovely lunch experience here! We came by with just six minutes to the kitchen closing but the staff were super lovely and gave us time to..."

Carley Peng

"Cute little hide out in the city and love the half outdoor feel! Food was great although serving was a bit slow. Soft shell crab bun was also tasty..."

Foodie

"Spacious tables hidden out back at this inner city gem. The food is amazing and spicy and the service is good. Delightful surroundings in which to..."

Dumba

"You could not know from the entrance, there is a nice seating at the back garden. We ordered Kimchi waffle, chill chicken on rice and pasta, food is..."

Tina

"I gotta admit this place had amazing chill az vibes. The real groovy music mixed with the cool outdoorsy decor was amazing.Our waitress gave us..."

Jedediah J

"The restaurant has got a very nice and chill ambience. The food are nice too. Would definitely go back again soon with my friends and..."

Dela Cruz

"Love the hidden garden behind! Korean fusion is much fun to eat. Very nice coffee too, especially the flat white which I always have. I would..."

Sudi Shen

"I went with my fiancé on a random Tuesday night and the place was filled. I enjoyed the flavours of the food and the staff was friendly. It had a..."

Derek Cheung

"Came here for dinner - loved the potato waffles!! Also had the pork dish which wasnt so flavourful. Decor is really nice and service was good also...."

Anna Wong

"I love kimchi project and have been here at least 5 times! My favourite dishes are the chilli chicken and the lunch set with beef bulgogi. If you..."

Nikita Patel

"Really lovely staff and very accommodating. Very popular during Saturday evenings but they were able to slot us a reservation slightly earlier..."

Em Kay

"The place was quite quiet but had a really cool vibe. We sat out the back at a sharing table as we didn’t have a reservation, which was totally..."

Chelsea

"The ambience is very nice, love that glass house at the back! Food is good quality and delicious. I have tried the Bhudda bowl, yuzu salad, and the..."

Charis Yang

"It's a wonderful big place that is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is very calming and exquisite. It's very warm despite being outside. The..."

Sarah Wu

"The food is good but with rooms for improvement. Some dish were kind of just Okay.Ambient is very good, definitely a good place to hangout with..."

Joe Joe Yap

"Awesome food! Always busy but managed to get a table. The spicy wings are extra spicy.... but still tasted great! Would recommend, have a great..."

Kimberley Leonard

"Excellent place to have a working lunch! The atmosphere is great, the food appetising and delicious, and the servers are super friendly! I’ll..."

Karen Chow

"Toppokki was one the best dish from there, but what shame that they don’t have it on the menu any more . We will go back again, easy to find , good..."

Alice

"The food is 4 put of 5, Coffee 4.5 out of 5, the decoration 5 out of 5!Best place for me to hang out with my friends :)The court yard is..."

Mu

"Very impression with the view inside .thought it’s just a little bit space for cafe but when we get in,very surprised.beautiful view and food were..."

Micheal

"When you first walk in to the kimchi project you get this feeling that the meal is going to be good.There is the cute little courtyard at the..."

Blain

"Went here if friends. They have a hidden garden in the middle of the city feel to it.Food was pretty good and would definitly recommend to..."

DD Vinluan

"It's quite a fusion project of making Korean dishes in a more chic western way. I like the environment too. More preferred it in the daytime at lunch..."

Ming Zhang

"Ordered the chilli chicken on fried rice with a baked chesscake for desert. The chicken wS fried and had a nice base, would have preferred the rice..."

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"Finally got to check out the Kimchi Project and we were not disappointed! We’d held off going before because for a while they had very few..."

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"Food was delicious and the place is beautiful!Perfect place for a date night or girl's night out. Pricing isn't too expensive, had our own mains, one..."

Gabby

"If you are expecting Korean food, it is probably not the best. However, very good fusion (westernized korean). From breakfast to dinner, it is very..."

Erica Kim

"First time I tried this place was when I was looking for a decent Zomato Gold place in the CBD. Kimchi Project is the most reliable for me, so far...."

Theodore Carlos

"Amazing interior and design, very relaxed atmosphere whilst maintaining a luxurious space. Staff is very friendly and open to suggestions! Highly..."

Jason Su

"Looks at the nice photos I took. The restaurant looks as good as the photos. Need me to say more? Kimchi project tastes good and looks good. It has a..."

Jing

"First time to this restaurant. good environment and friendly service. This feels like half korean half european cafe setting. Menu a bit different..."

Foodhunta

"Very cosy restaurant in the city. Food is delicious but serving sizes are on the smaller side. The kumara dessert especially is a highlight...."

Louise Meng

"A little slow to come out but great food and service. Would recommend the kimchi spag, sharp kimchi cuts through the creamy sauce, really..."

Angela Li

"Loved this place! The Kim Chi sampler was awesome, the cucumber kimchi is absolutely delish. I had the waffles which were tasty and the Jung Sik..."

Lisa Marie

"Amazing! Great vibe, friendly staff and great food. Awesome place for lunch or dinner. Keep up the great work guys, you really make a difference to..."

Mel Chow

"Staff were friendly and the food here was amazing. The food did not take too long to come out, not salty at all though they used kimchi. Highly..."

Brian Ji

"1st time visiting, but amazed with the atmosphere and place. Loved the food and the coffee. Well balanced between eastern and western food style...."

YoungRoh Stewart Jang

"We went with Zomato Gold.The place is lovely!We asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested some plates.We had the fried..."

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"Kimchi project is one of my favourite places to go for korean fusion food, it’s different and definitely one of a kind. The menu has changed from..."

Ghazal Kharazi

"Wanted to try this place after hearing so much hype about it and finally had a chance to go when I caught up with friends at kimchi project , i..."

Shuah Kim

"We've used Zomato gold here, twice. Last night was our second reservation. The food is AMAZING. The quality, flavours and presentation is 10/10...."

Girl On The Move

"Delicious variety of food, excellent customer service, lovely secret garden like area at the back of the restaurant. We ordered the 2 way..."

Adrianna

"Lovely restaurant hidden away in the heart of the city. With a nice ambience perfect for a dinner date. Although, the lighting could be slightly..."

John He

"Tried twice. Absolutely great. The foods weren't spicy as I am afraid. Very popular place as it was almost full on my two visits. You can not expect..."

Pukeko

"If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coming here, it’s to never judge a restaurant by its storefront 😅 I’ve walked past the Kimchi..."

Grace

"Fantastic eastern fusion restaurant. Lives up to the Lorne street vibe. The restaurant has an impressive interior and good indoor/outdoor flow. Food..."

Jack Whitfield

"We had dinner on a Saturday. Had to wait a bit since kitchen wasn’t open till 5pm for their break. Outdoor garden at the back had magical ambient..."

Sharon Yun

"I don’t know how many times I’ve walked past this place without paying much attention but then I startes hearing really good reviews and just had..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Cute little spot on Lorne Street. The courtyard has a great ambience.The food here is great. Ordered the Kimchi pasta along with the prawn..."

Tian

"Great place and cute area!! Super good vibes, with amazing korean fusion food. The Kimchi Fries are a must have and the Kimchi Fried Rice is..."

Yinya Shi

"It was my first visit here, and I used my Zomato Gold membership. I wish I tried this place earlier! Delicious food (ordered the ddeokbokki and short..."

J Choi

"Had the Szechuan Crispy Eggplant for the first time today which was amazing and Kimchi Fried Rice which was tasty as usual. The courtyard also has a..."

Ming Cheuk

"Delicious food, fun ambiance, and lovely people!We got the spicy chicken wings and BBQ pork rice. Both dishes were amazing. The portion is..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"#Zomatogold# experience was good. A Korean fusion restaurant. The food represented in a nice and modern way. The taste was great. Food..."

Jordan

"Pasta and kimchi fried rice is legit Love the pork belly Nice ambience Good vibes Food is quite slow though during lunch hour and..."

Annie Low

"So far have only tried the matcha latte and a caramel slice from the cafe but enjoyed these both immensley. Great ambiance and friendly service...."

Josephine Rose Orejana

"I have known about this place for a while but haven’t had the opportunity to try until Zomato Gold. I was really pleasantly surprised!..."

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"The storefront does not do justice to this place. Inside there is a indoor dining and a courtyard dining area. Indoor is simple and elegant and..."

Lucy

"***EDIT - Over the last couple of visits I've tried the following: BBQ Pork: tasty but too much rice in proportion to meat. This is served with..."

G1k

"We went there on a Thursday evening. Staff are friendly however we had to wait for a long time before someone come to take our..."

May Hung

"Not quite the same as other Korean Fusion places I've been to; the sour cream with BBQ pork super tasty! Loved the atmosphere and decor, staff were..."

Linda

"The entrance on the Lorne St is small but the inside is big and cool. Love the secret garden. The potion is not very big but good enough. It's..."

Anita Lee

"Second time here, but first time using Zomato Gold. The ambience is fabulous and the food is yummy. Had the Crab Bao, Lotus Root chips and Poutine..."

Aleisha T

"The food was great, the staff was friendly and the atmosphere cosy. Be careful of the spicy wings though, one bite and we were crying like babies...."

Lambo

"INGENIOUS. Some say the perplexing concept of blending different cultural cuisine techniques is sacrilegious. However others say it’s a new area to..."

Brendan Chun

"I’ll keep it short here. Lovely place with good ambience and food to go with. We had a table of 8 and we were happy with every single dish we..."

Nivsha Amin

"Came here for dinner with a group of friends on a busy Friday evening. The staff were very polite, welcoming and bubbly which led to a pleasent..."

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"I've only been a couple of times, but the staff are friendly and welcoming. The setting is very pretty and the food is good. The only critiques i..."

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"Really nice food! The place is hidden and amazing, you don’t expect the interior atmosphere from the location! Totally recommend, food and drinks..."

Reema Singh

"Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love..."

Lu Zhang

"We had the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and it was freaking delicious. The flavours and textures wad an amazing combo and I'll definitely come back!!..."

Johanna Mattsson

"It’s a great place nice and quiet center of the city .friendly stuff ,nice food Only were still some more of it ,can go wrong with this place..."

Hao Yong

"It gets busy as here but we were lucky to get seated pretty much right away. Friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed the kimchi fried rice! Deffo..."

Richard

"Loving the ambience. Be sure to go inside and continue to outside for better view. Kimchi project for the win also, highly recommended to eat it...."

Erika

"The ribs were real good, wish it came in XXXL size. 4/5 cuz some of the food didn’t go well together like the kimchi fries and rice dishes, too..."

Mentalboy9

"We had the breakfast kimchi and bacon and egg sandwich and it was soooooooo goood! Coffee is great too and of course the courtyard is so..."

Marco Abuyan

"Back here for the 4th time! We were heading to another restaurant before remembering that they are on Gold. Ordered the peach iced tea which was so..."

Mint

"Food was good but not good enough for me to plan a second visit any time soon. All the staff were lovely and helpful which was a..."

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"I really like this place- the eggplant is amaaaazing!!! Also last time I came with my sister the waiter was super friendly and seemed genuinely happy..."

Bella Zheng

"Good place. Nice environment. Very friendly waiters. wonderful tastes dinner. Definately try beef rib. Cant imagine this could be so good. Better..."

Phil XU

"Nice place to visit .. yummy food and really good staff and so friendly . Highly recommended to every one . I will be visiting this place again..."

Pancham Lakhanpal

"My experience at this place is Wow... We went out to try this place with friends. Every dish was amazing. Most important to mention even my little..."

JPK

"Nice place,Fair price (with Zomato membership)City area, need to pay for parkingNice staffDoesn't look like traditional Korean..."

SeaLam

"You've gotta try it. The food, the people, and ESPECIALLY the ambience is worth breaking your routine for.The staff were charming and..."

Luke Ameye

"The ambience of the place is super aesthetic and really good for photos 😂 We ordered the 2 way chicken which was really good - fried chicken was..."

Jenny Kim

"It’s definitely a hidden place on Lorne street. It looks like a very normal cafe when you walked pass by Lorne street, but when you go inside, you..."

Wendy Wang

"Excellent atmosphere and ambience, feels like being in a restaurant on a side street in an Asian town. Admittedly I'm not an expert on Korean food..."

Jonathan Clark

"Another Zomato Gold Experience here with Denny Setiawan, we ordered Korean BBQ pork fried rice and BBQ ribs - yummy and delicious, i love it.. also..."

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"When entered the place, felt like a small cafe (narrow seating) and when the waitress took us inside, surprisingly the ambience was lot different..."

Dinesh Atluri

"Went here a while ago for a lunch date and it was a memorable experience. The food was quite unique taste wise, and the presentation was very pretty,..."

Mocha

"If you are looking for authentic Korean food, I don't recommend this restaurant. Food is very average and doesn't have Korean taste at all. Good..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Beautiful Kimchi fried rice, my favourite dish there and now got my friend hooked! Great service and very polite with phone booking and at venue. Now..."

Janice Tay

"This place is a gem! Amazing food, amazing service and decent pricing. The food is plated so beautifully it’s a great spot to Instagram your food...."

Michael Ou Yang

"We went there for lunch at 1 pm on a weekday. The restaurant was packed with ppl inside out. Surprisingly, our order was ready in like 10 minutes...."

Nova Huang

"Been here twice... Utilized the privilege of Zomato Gold at my second visit. Very friendly staff and Yummy food =] Will definitely come..."

Yormi Wong

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent Korean Fusion Cafe in Auckland CBD. Great food..."

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"Go on the weekdays, so many people~ the fried waffle is excellent with pork on it~ There is no cooky & cream smoothy so tried the coffee, hope can..."

Sasa WU

"The Kimchi Project - my first visit and won't be my last! Went with @_georgieats_ and we both ordered the Jung Sik Korean lunch box: Bulgogi beef,..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Nice ambiance. The back open space is bigger than. I expected. Staffs are friendly and serve promptly. Food is amazing, personal favourite is the..."

J Li

"Busy restaurant with great ambience. Food took a bit longer than expected to be prepared. But overall was a great dining experience. Clean..."

P Chen

"Plenty of spaces in the backyard. Had a lovely time! A casual and beautiful place for gathering. Will definitely come back for another time! Thanks..."

Montina XU

"I had the chilli chicken on rice ordered from MealPal, the portion size looks small, but it still filled me up. The chicken was fried really well,..."

Sincere Wong

"Food was super good!! We ordered the kimchi fried rice and the salmon ceviche. I came here using the zomato gold membership for the first time and it..."

Elisa Soerjadi

"Came here for a Korean fusion dinner before watching Aladdin the musical. Lovely courtyard, who knows there is a little oasis at the back of a small..."

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Food2belly

"Had a really good experience here last night, it was Friday night therefore it was busy. Staff was lovely and attentive. We had short rib galbi, BBQ..."

Marchella Kusono

"Better than my expectation. Good presentation,good customer service, good environment, just food quality not equal to the price, but still good..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I love the dining area outside. It was mainly the reason why I wanted to dine here but after getting their kimchi pasta and korean bbq on rice, I..."

JC

"I love this place! Been here a few times and the food, drinks, service and look of the place have never let me down! A great place for dinner for any..."

Sofie Yeung

"Went there for dinner and was nicely surprised with sitting patio option at the back. Nicely decorated and relaxed atmosphere. Service was good and..."

Katerina

"The courtyard setting was lovely, especially in the CBD. The foot is not exactly Korean, it is more Korean fusion but the flavours are still there!..."

Gemma Burke

"Always my favourite spot for studying and a brunch with friends! Their courtyard is a lovely lush spot in our own concrete jungle of Auckland,..."

Annie Tong

"Been here twice and have been very pleased with the food both times. The kimchi waffle fries are definitely my favourite. Will be back again for..."

Yulia

"I love the hidden courtyard idea and a perfect place to held an event or birthday partyI really love the look of this place.The..."

Yusoff Kamal

"One of the best korean fusion restaurant. At first it looked like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a large seating area at the back with..."

Tarun Parmar

"The kimchi project has been on our "must try" list for some time now. Eventually we got around to it and we definitely weren't disappointed. The..."

Sjr Sjr

"Good service, good food, good vibes. Local joint with good prices to boot makes for a pleasant evening.Didn't realise they had an awesome..."

Rao

"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. Food was so nicely presented. Chef work was great in flavor nd presentation. Staff was very nice. Owner was..."

RKB

"I came here for the awesome restaurant month special in August, and boy I was not disappointed. This is such a beautiful restaurant, with a lovely..."

J.T547

"Food : 4.5/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 5/5After a morning of browsing for brunch spots in town, we stumbled across this cute..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Been meaning to visit The Kimchi Project for a while and finally got the chance to visit the other day. Met all of my expectations - great..."

Real Slug

"Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! We sat in the courtyard area and it was beautiful. Ordered their kimchi fried rice with pork belly..."

Blackpearl

"I was craving some korean fried chicken and I had heard about the secret garden, so I gave The Kimchi Project a try.Service: 10/10We..."

Grace Huang

"Wow. Yes. Definitely go prepared to spend money but prepared to have some of the best fish you've ever had. Stunning dishes, beautifully presented...."

Jason Jolly

"I went for breakfast and I had the avocado toast and nuttelino coffee. The food was very nice and will definitely come back to try their lunch menu...."

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"We came here as a recommended by a friend. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with pork belly it was finger licking good. My partner ordered bulgogi..."

Liza Cosme

"Modern and chic restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes. Standout was the DIY Ssam, pork+roti+pickle+tempura mushroom is surprisingly an amazing..."

Tony Shi

"This is a great korean fusion restaurant. Love the interior & ambience of the place. It looks like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a..."

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"This place is a hidden gem! Sister dragged me there for lunch, have always walked past it before, looked interesting but never enough for me to go..."

Silvann

"We were there for lunch on Saturday. The place was half packed. There is a nice sheltered courtyard with overhead heaters warming up the space quite..."

Dennis Kee

"Simple food but very tasty! Went there for lunch and my family and we ordered poutine waffle fries and Korean pork on rice and fish and chips for the..."

JenniferJ

"Absolutely brilliant! The food is beautifully done with a modern twist. Every single meal we had was very good. This restaurant could be completely..."

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

"I'd have to be honest and say that Kimchi's permanent menu is not really my favourite, except for the fried rice which is quite nice. So I do find..."

Thom

"From the entrance you would never expect a beautifully renovated garden style restaurant hidden inside. The kimchi project serves Korean..."

Jenny Da

"Came here with a few friends for dinner... be careful when out for dinner on Fridays/Saturdays! The beer garden is sometimes home to large after-work..."

Vic

"We had dinner here during restaurant month. The food was amazing - generous portions packed with flavour and the service was very friendly,..."

Wei

"Beautiful decor, whether you're sitting in the garden area outside or a cozy booth inside. Wonderful staff who smile at you and are happy to be at..."

Squiddy

"Cute spot in a courtyard style set up. We’d booked a table for lunch (highly recommend) and enjoyed yummy eats, I especially enjoyed the criss cut..."

Steph Coulton

"I was really impressed by how many different dietary requirements this place could cater for despite the rather small menu. The secret garden is..."

Dini

"Looking for a Korean inspired place to dine? This is the place! With beautiful interiors and a nice outdoor covered courtyard, it makes you..."

Food.review.nz

"We are meat lovers and the pork ribs we ordered is definitely a good choice for us! And I am super love their decorations, we will come back..."

Erica Zhang

"The food was great small portions though. The kimchi fried rice was not even half the plate. Good customer service, the staffs are friendly and..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Decided to head to The Kimchi Project and I ordered the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and Cookies and Cream smoothie whilst my friend ordered the Kimchi Fried..."

Eggster Eats

"Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in their secret garden out the back. It is a little bit cold but they have put some heaters there which was..."

Auckland Foodie

"This is one of those places where you just know you're going to gram their food - so I did. Food & Service was excellent. Bit on the pricey side, but..."

Jay

"One of the best Asian fusion places in Auckland! The courtyard is beautiful, cocktails are delicious and food is out of this world! Service is always..."

Lizzie

"What a delightful restaurant!! We were seated in the back courtyard area and it is just beautiful. Food was all exceptional! We tried the loaded..."

Emily

"If you are looking for Korean fusion food, the Kimchi project is great. But as someone who really loves Korean food, I felt that the Korean side to..."

Sammy & Raphy

"One of my favourites! The interiors of The Kimchi Project are so creative and inspiring - it makes for the perfect spot to work on assignments etc...."

Lauren.creative

"We went for an early dinner before a show. Great timing as they had some happy hour specials on snacks and wine! The soft shell crab bao was..."

Lacey Thompson

"So rare to find a place like that in the city. The tiny entry hides a beautiful secret garden that can be enjoyed even during winter and on rainy..."

Diogo Reck

"Wow, a hidden gem at Lorne St. I've already heard about awesome reviews at this place so I gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. You will be..."

LilMSunshine

"Came in with friends last year and quite a few times this year.Heard lots of people talk about their kimchi waffle fries, so we ordered them to..."

Rosanne Choy

"One of my favourite restaurants in town! The ambience is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful decor inside and outside with a lovely outdoor eating area...."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Beautiful presentation of lunch dishes; menu not extensive, but perhaps this will continue to be developed. Conveniently situated inner city..."

Maree Brogden

"Food: kimchi salsa and nachos were so good for the $4 happy hour price! I probably wouldn’t get them at normal price tho as the portion is kind of..."

Marina :)

"Cute place, great for drinks. Loved the backyard area with little nice touch of pretty plates and tea pots. The food was good but a bit overpriced..."

Tashee

"Amazing tastes! Loved the kimchi rice, prawns and soft shell crab curry! I highly recommend the kissing panda cocktail and the Korean strawberry..."

Lilo

"I love this place so much... I just want to go there again to try more of their menu! The courtyard area was definitely not what I was..."

Inkles

"The Kimchi Project offers a fresh Korean fusion menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. The Kimchi Project was high on..."

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"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Love the courtyard. Been twice on a Saturday morning and it has been so lovely & peaceful. Interesting menu. I couldn’t decide what to have on my..."

Cat

"An unassuming Korean cafe from the front. We had second thoughts about entering despite the good reviews as the front was empty. Little did we know..."

Elmocookie

"Got the fried kimchi to share and a bao each. It was really good but the wait was unfortunately too long, around 45 mins. The owner (?) gave us green..."

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"Came here for lunch with a workmate and sat inside which was a lovely setting. I ordered the beef noodle salad which was a good portion and very..."

Vanessa Gao

"Went here for lunch once with my friend, the atmosphere was great at the back. Totally different. Takes you to a different place almost. The food are..."

Marggie Pascua

"Very delicious food and a huge variety of pan-Asian food which tick all my boxes! For dinner, I enjoyed the ssam (lettuce cups with assorted meats)...."

Annie Ren

"What a lovely little place! Beautiful interior design and a comfortable ambience. After hearing so many good things about The Kimchi Project I had..."

Garima Talwar

"Walking into the place, the design is beautiful, especially in the second area. It has been a while since I have been in a restaurant with such neat..."

Rachel

"Came here for lunch with my friend and it was a really nice experience. The place itself is beautifully decorated and the courtyard is always lovely..."

Emma

"Came here a few months ago with friends for dinner. We ordered the ssam, soft shell crab salad and kimchi waffle fries. The crab was good and i..."

Angela Hollings

"Hidden gem in Auckland CBD! They have the coolest courtyard! Always pass by this cafe and it looks empty from the outside. However you'll be amazed..."

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"House sodas are brilliant and the fusion food is superb. Great ambience in the lil bit out back. Would not have expected this quaint courtyard bit..."

Jin Yun

"Best courtyard for a nice little getaway from the fast pace of the city within the CBD. Friendly staff and very delicious food. Highly recommend the..."

Cnjo

"Great experience in here. The decor is lovely especially in the courtyard. It has fire heater so it's warm and nice even in winter. Food is delicious..."

Amy Fhl

"The courtyard is really well decorated and sends a good vibe around. I have come here when it used to be O-bar. The refreshed premises brings about a..."

Bobby Anderson

"Really good ambience, especially at the courtyard. A really good place to study or to catch up with friends. Large coffee comes in a big cup and they..."

Nozomi Oishi

"Really good place to study or meet up with friends. Had the Asian Style bruschetta. Prawns were big and the mango gave made the dish refreshing...."

Wallswecrashedthrough

"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Had the beef short ribs and they were perfectly cooked and my partner had the soft shell crab. Both were delicious...."

Sam Lowe

"Came here to celebrate mums birthday and it was lovely!! I never knew they had an backside area through their sliding areas but it was so..."

Cathy Fan

"Have been here a few times now and the food has always been delicious. A really calming backyard courtyard in the middle of town, it's a nice break..."

Sophie

"Came for dinner for 4, plates are easy to share, Something for everyone. I left feeling satisfied but not too full. It's like a little hideaway,..."

Emma Kostanich

"Have heard this place for long time and finally come for a try. we came here around 1pm and sit the outside area which is nice and warm.I had..."

Stephanie

"We discovered this place while we were walking for High St looking for a place to have dinner at. First time going in was a real bad experience. The..."

Queena

"The Kimchi Project is incredibly pleasing on the eyes with their lush courtyard. You wouldn't even know you're in the hustle and bustle of the city...."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Been 2 times in the past month. Had miso chicken as well as eggplant mince don. Both were nicely presented with great flavours. A little on the..."

Jc

"This place is good! My friends and I can came here for dinner. We ordered a variety or plates and shared. I recommend the pork ribs! It's a cool..."

Emily She

"Love the ambience and decoration. The food did not disappoint too! Good kimchi fries and the bun with the crab was amazing. Get the platter with beef..."

Maria Chen

"We got the Yuzu avocado bowl and the Miso Chicken with an egg as well as a flat white and the matcha latte. These bowls are pricy ($17-20..."

Dxlche

"Fries were a little cold, but overall a good experience! Definitely worth the money! Would recommend going there if you're up for trying a mixture..."

Rena Holstein

"a new 'asian' restaurant with their take on korean inspired dishes and asian flavours. a bit pricey but worth the experience. the food was great and..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"Sorry about the crappy photo, looked so good and completely forgot to take photos when the food came! We have the beef short ribs, waffle fries and..."

Jasveen Kaur

"East meets West fusion cuisine. Simple but delicious and aesthetically pleasing food. Lovely atmosphere and overall wonderful customer service. All..."

D_Vicky

"I heard about this place so I came here with my family for dinner. The tables were so close to each other and I could hear the people next to us. The..."

Swl102802

"Super trendy little restaurant with a nice outdoor covered seating area but it feels like more effort is put into aesthetics than the taste and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Went for a dinner for two with a friend. I really love the interior and the atmosphere especially in the courtyard - which you can't see from the..."

Yuko Saito

"The Kimchi Project is my usual dining place in CBD, i've been here countless times. Loving everything about this place, the deco, the ambience, the..."

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"A cute little Korean inspired restaurant. The food has a Korean influence so not the place to go if your looking for traditional style Korean food..."

Rebecca

"Beautiful looking food.I wonder if my expectations were too high, but I did end up a little disappointed.Went in on a weeknight..."

Charmaine

"Have only been here once, was early in the morning where their kitchen had only just opened.Because of this we had to wait about 50 minutes to..."

Davyd Antipov

"Another great modern korean-european fusion restaurant. The environment is amazing and refreshing. The interior layout makes the whole restaurant..."

Jason Zhang

"This place is a beautiful hidden gem. Was really surprised by how relaxed I felt with my friend the whole time, and how great the food and service..."

Titeuf

"My favorite place to go in Auckland. Love the foods, vibes, and services. The Kimchi fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever had. Haven't tried..."

Belle Chalisa

"I suspect this place is a little over amped on account of its newness. I wanted to like it more than I did.We sampled some buns (pork bun..."

Mysticmojito

"Came here with a mate of mine on a saturday morning. The decor of the patio/courtyard was very comfy, albeit hidden at the rear of house. Food was..."

Connor X

"Once O-Bar, a dark, smoky party bar serving soju cocktails and large plates of greasy food, The Kimchi Project now boasts a refreshingly clean,..."

Sophia

"Stumbled across this little eatery. Awesome little place - lots of hidden seating out the back in the courtyard. Really nice environment. The food..."

Jade

"An amazing restaurant in Auckland. Exceptional food and refreshing ambience. I celebrated my graduation day with my friends here. The food Chicken..."

RsheNZ

"Lovely place, from the outside it seemed like a nice little cafe. We decided to stop in and try the food since the menu caught our eye. We were lead..."

Adrina T

"I came here for brunch on a whim with my sister, and had the fried wontons. It was packed with flavour and tasted delicious, not fatty at all. The..."

Local Grams-ma

"This is one of the places that my friends and I have been very excited to check out after having heard so many amazing reviews and seen beautiful..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Delicious food. Amazing decor. Charming out door area. Kimichi project has such an incredible atmosphere. The food is delicious and super creative. ..."

Oones Connor

"After walking past here one day and reading about it from various places I knew I had to try it. We were 4 ppl and ordered prawn n chicken..."

Miss Kiki

"food & service was amazing, prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend this place! I especially loved the kimchi waffle fries, the drinks however..."

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"If you're looking to experience what Korean cuisine has to offer, there's no better place to start than the Kimchi Project. Open for..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I recently ordered KimChi waffle fries as well as the chicken and pork bao through UberEats. The food was outstanding, but in my honest..."

Miah Dixon

"Newly opened joint in town and it has caught the hype of many people around. I've heard and seen so many good reviews about this place and I've come..."

MS LKDG

"Love their kimchi fries 😍😍Only downside of this place is the price of food are quite expensive and small portion. Great atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"Bad weather but great food!Heard of Kimchi Project many times, and finally have time to make it! The pork and prawn hunton is a bit salty but it..."

Shirley Yu

"This place will definitely stand out as you walk along Lorne street, with its picturesque set up. Don’t let the size of this place deceive you..."

Anna Wei

"Fun and inviting atmosphere. Food was tasty but missing the spicy and sour kick you get with kimchi. From the name I expected to be falling..."

Mya

"There's nothing bad to say about this place.The food was great, service great, nice setting in the lounge. If you want a seat in the lounge you..."

Darren Big Belly

"Nice service, Nice food! Definitely top 3 on my recommending list. Try out the Kimchi Waffle and the fried rice here. Price are bit high but..."

Megan Miao

"My instagram feed is photobombed with pictures of the kimchi project. It is Asian fusion cafe/bar which is a hidden gem on lorne street. It's very..."

Jay

"Over a month ago, I checked out The Kimchi Project along with a few food bloggers. I’ve heard about this new Asian Fusion cafe/restaurant and I was..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Great visit to this popular spot. Friendly service & the option of inside, street front or courtyard seating. Clean & tidy.Tried the pulled pork..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here on a date with my boyfriend and we ordered 4 dishes. The pulled pork Bao was good but in my opinion it wasn't worth the price. The kimchi..."

Ariel Chen

"Such a beautiful hidden Gem on Lorne street ! Great service and friendly staff and chef. We ordered a Panang curry and signature kimchi fries,..."

Simone Yeoh

"Went here for celebrations with a friend and found it excellent! Service was great, the waitresses were all friendly and patient as we struggled to..."

Amesirv

"11.45am. I'm getting pretty hungry. I'd been looking forward to checking this place out ever since I'd heard about it by chance two weeks ago. Having..."

Vivi S

"Another fine example of don't judge the book by its cover. This place definitely doesn't seem elegant from the outside but when u go inside, it's a..."

Marcella

"Excellent food and service! Came here with a friend and we started off with 2 mains and a side, then ordered another 2 mains--we couldn't..."

Oksana Zhang

"Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful setting – definitely worth checking out at least once if you're in town.The Kimchi Project..."

Raymond Tiong

"Newly opened Korean and Western fusion eatery! Lovely decor and design of the place is stunning, when I first walked in. My friend and I ordered the..."

Kirsten

"From the street you only get a glimpse of a small restaurant but out back is a lovely surprise. There is a lovely large outdoor courtyard at the..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Modern & chic restaurant. Great customer service, and food was served promptly. I ordered kimchi fries and Asian fried rice with pork belly. My..."

Miura Elikana

"Wow!! The food was amazing and I love the courtyard. It's quite hidden and that's what love about it. We ordered the beef tartare, 2 way chicken and..."

Lily Chow

"Okay how do I start? The first time I stepped into this cafe I was in love with the decor and the vibe. The crews in the cafe were nice and good..."

I Love To Chew Real Food

"Took my staff member here and we both had great experience. Entrance is clean yet could be small but if you walk in, it leads you to the stunning..."

Shazza

"Heard lots about this place so I just had to try it out! My friend and I had the beef noodle salad, pulled pork bao and chicken & prawn..."

Lin Kee

"Heard some negative comments about this new restaurant from my friends before. I visited here this noon and ordered one Kimchi waffle fries from the..."

Michelle Hwang

"I ordered the Southern Asian Style Kimchi Fried Rice and as fancy as the name sounds, so is the taste. This is probably what it feels like..."

Tavita Milford

"Great atmosphere big outdoor area at the back. Pricing is slightly over priced for certain items ($10 for one bao). Asian bruschetta was super fresh..."

Annie Bananie

"Nature person? There's a courtyard at the back. Don't be fooled by the small space from the front. Get a nice cozy nature feel at the back...."

Michelle Chua

"I'm in love with location and the decor of this place. Do not be fooled by the tiny cafe front - there is a beautiful courtyard out at the back with..."

Ffionachua

"Great interior design, friendly staff! Ordered all 7 mains on the menu to get the full experience, all i can say is its a good take on korean fusion..."

Albert Fu

"Great vibes and nice food, staff are friendly. We two ordered one fried rice, one fried waffles and two buns, the portions are small, it's better to..."

Tingting Zhang

"The Kimchi Project is a Korean inspired casual restaurant with a very cool ambience and excellent food. My wife and I had dinner here before going..."

Jules Landsman

"Nice restaurant and it has a good location in AKL CBD region. Asian styles food and decorations, so many people here no matter lunch or dinner time..."

Spencer Zhan

"Do not be deceived by the small store front, ask to be brought to the courtyard out back and you will be amazed! Beautifully decorated with such a..."

ShoRt

"The dumplings were AMAZING. Hands down favourite. The kimchi rice was also very good, the egg was cooked perfectly. The waffle fries were good. Only..."

Pamela Mansell

"Visited The Kimchi Project the second week it opened and we were pleasantly surprised. Lovely friendly staff and beautiful food in an equally..."

Lillian

"Visited The Kimchi Project today for lunch. New obsession! The service was great, selection of food was decent and the food was full of flavour. We..."

Chloe Sharrock

"I heard about this new Korean inspired cafe from my friend and we were super keen to try it out. The ambience and setup was extremely nice and serene..."

Priscilla Khang

"Very impressed with the atmosphere of the place. When I walked in with my workmates we were greeted with friendly faces and got sent to an amazing..."

Ana

"The food is amazingly good, I love the decoration , the food is nice , beautifully presented !! Would definitely come back again. A perfect place for..."

Tw393

"This was a great little place tucked away on high street. It's bigger on the inside than it looks and the atmosphere takes you to Asia. Service was..."

Hitesh Patel

"I have been walking past this place so many times, and I finally got a chance to eat here! The eggplant 🍆 is fantastic; the rice cake is also very..."

He Xu

"One of the best Korean restaurants in the city and perhaps country with multiple vegetarian and vegan options, which is additional treat. Everything..."

Raf K

"Really good space with a nicely designed back garden and well laid out front seating. Good vibes and good, with bold flavours. We had the tempura..."

Ran W

"Everything here was great! Place is nice, food is amazing and the waiters were super friendly. Would definitely come..."

Matt Ahmed

"The back of the restaurant has great aesthetic, with amazing ambience and spacious also. The food was really delicious with a concise menu so you..."

Jina Hong

"We really enjoyed our experience at The Kimchi Project. We got there when it first opened on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet -..."

Emelia Todd-Lister

"I would have given 5 stars on the food, but I felt the portion size was a little smaller. Otherwise, this place is AMAZING!! The kimchi fried rice is..."

Vishaka Kinger

"Absolutely loved this surprising hidden garden round the back. Great food, awesome company and if you love craft beers on tap. Be sure to try their..."

Ali Steven-Riley

"Unremarkable from the road front. Even as you enter, it looks like a rather drab diner. Feeling a little confused with the empty seats; we were told..."

Tim Arcus

"Great place. Extremely fast and friendly service. The food was super tasty and good portions too. We went via first table so we were sat in the front..."

Sara Hosking

"Went there for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by their nice ambience- the decor was super vibey and Insta worthy. We ordered the kimchi fried..."

Emma Liang

"I physically cannot review this restaurant in a higher level. I do not often say this, but if you are coming to Auckland and are looking for..."

Noah Dunlop

"Definitely worth a visit to try something new. The chef is doing a really good job. The other staff seemed a bit indifferent in my opinion. I believe..."

Irina Iris

"Good food. Kimchi flavour was mild in dishes to cater for people who are new to kimchi, however they do sell it as a side. Menu variety is on the..."

A A

"What a delight, the courtyard was magical. The service and food were both excellent. My cocktail was different and..."

Lee Smith

"Nice and cozy place. They did a good job of keeping the place warm. Food was good..fried eggplants were the best Dessert took out all the fun tho coz..."

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