TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Had the chicken curry and Ten-hana special set here for a quick lunch. Great value and good taste located in the middle of the city. Good amount of..."

Uncle V

Viviancho622

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

JC

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

LUKI T (LUXX275)

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

Nia Tupouniua

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

Navsundar

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

Patrick Miranda

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

Sehaj Mehra

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

Erika Gualberto

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

Pamela Mansell

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

GinAkl

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

Benz Chan

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

Siow Fong Chen

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

Erica Parvin

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

Shuyi Wang

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

Rania

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

LOONA

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

Ellen Zhang

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

Braden Hunt

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

Wawman

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

Lucky Tangi

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

Laurencelimkt

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

Sharon Kan

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

Alix

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

Food Explorer

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

Zhang Bin

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

Daniel

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

Ailene Mae De Vera

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

Benedict Uy

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

Cristina

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

Jenny C

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

Raymond Yu

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

Cesar Luis

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

STRADS

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

Lia Yosaatmadja

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

William Lau

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

Natalie Barrett

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

Lisette

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

Jennifer King

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

Malia

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

J M

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

Tet

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

De Denim Chinito

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

Imprezasti

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

Jessica Callistus

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

Michelle Ma Belle

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

Kelly

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

Edison Rho

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

Meshellmybell

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

Taran

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

Magic Bleeds

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

Karen

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

Lucille Sia

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

Tan.ned

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

Bernie

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

Daniel Kinnoch

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

Ricky Zhou

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

William Cook

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

Noel

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

Turkish Apple

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

Gina

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

Aoki Shawn Satoru

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

SS

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

Ronald Tan

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

Lynette R

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

Medium_Rare

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

Ezzz

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

Erika Lim

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

Helen Liang

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

Viv Zhang

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

Karen Solomon

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

Kenzi Yee

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

Cheapster

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

Marcella

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

Audric Kam

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

Ryan L

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

Neila

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

Dihang Wu

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

Rick Morgan

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

The Incredible Edible

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

Aidan Emmens

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

Ma Marita Endaya

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

Apple Fly 2.0

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

Ed Ch

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

Janet H

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

Gabriel Kung

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

Fai F

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

Margot Schmidt

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

Kitchen Gun

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

Cameron Fallow

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

Benedict Uy

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

Zoe Holmes

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

Charlie Mak

Ramen Do

87/100 (1234 ratings)

Miso Ramen with Pork Broth with Belly Pork & Charsiu

Mukashi Soy Ramen with Extra Egg

Shrimp Spicy Miso Ramen

Miso Soup

Gyokai Soy Ramen Extra Meat and Eggs

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

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

SM

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

Niamh Slattery

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

Doris Ma

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

Lucy

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

Foodloverakl

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

Janice Tay

"Best ramen place in..."

Hunter Yang

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

Breadzania

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

John Seo

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William Chong

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

Aileen

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

Russell Black

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

Sharon Louie

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

The Poor Foodie

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

Ang Sarap

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

Lauren

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

Persian Foodie

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

Patrick Oei

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

J Eats

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

Stephen Li

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

JenniferJ

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

Dan Nguyen

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

곰정안

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

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

Alice Ma

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

Clare Ang

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

Bhavya

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

Albert

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

Darren Big Belly

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

Romana Petrie

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

Deano

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

FoodMakesMeHappy

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

Diner8Here

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

Zoe The Paranoid

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

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

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

TonyF3

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

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

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

Harmunny

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

Siow Fong Chen

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

Alas

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

Medium_Rare

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

Mocha

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

Summer Wright

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

Tony Wan

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

Inez Chong

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

Andi Ardilla

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

Jason Zhang

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

Saphic Chan

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

Vika

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

Salina Cheung

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

Jenny Son

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

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

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

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

I'm A Foodie

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

Heidi

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

Lucyeatsakld

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

Lucia LU

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

Bryce McNamara

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

Kho Lidya Merina

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

Raymond Tiong

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

Michelle Ma Belle

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

Alex Tan

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

Simon Santos Saberon

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

Paola Gee

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

Karen

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

Lia Yosaatmadja

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

Diogo Reck

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

Amy Mellican

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

Angela Gray

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

Hungus Girl

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

Jade Lim

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

Winnie Van Dijk

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

Teddyfamily.

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

Karl Evangelista

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

Jhk

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

Pinny

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

Benedict Uy

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

Alex Turner

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

Stifanyanwar

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

Jenny Da

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

Max

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

Toru Tres

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

Josh Law

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

Fredpzl

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

Poricasol

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

Tanz

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

ShoRt

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

Becca Barnes

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

Saskia Donnell

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

Kat M

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

Fries With That

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

Bobby Anderson

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

Papakento

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

Gentlepig

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

HJ

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

Cindy Ong

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

Seb Yuntian Liu

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

Hello.jennie

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

Eatyofeelings

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

Queena

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

Jack

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

Rojas

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

Tanz

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

Wayne Xiong

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

Rice & Kai

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

Jason Tan

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

Jim Wang

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

Chops

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

Lucy Jane Hopkins

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

Owen Wang

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

Alex

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

Erin Jay

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

Lanny

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

Paiaka

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

3possibilites

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

Noms Burger

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

Rangi

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

Yuki

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

El Camino

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

PK

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

Brett Shirreffs

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

KAR

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

Nom Nom Panda

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

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

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

John Chiu

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

James SL

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

Syd Eats

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

James Barnes

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

Wyns Yu

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

Ryan Kim

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

June C

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

A K

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

Julia

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

Alwin Lee

Yokoso

Curry Chicken Katsu Don

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

Lisa Munro

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

Ximena Sarmiento Robeson

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

Priana Daniel

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

Jo Buisson

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

Molly Gogas

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

C6vrm

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

Yana Petrenko

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

Foodhunta

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

Lizzie

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

Aria Mendes

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

Rosanne Choy

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

Shar Young

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

The Poor Foodie

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

Sarah Wallis

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

Sandra Judy French

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

Sonia Wilson

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

Lo9ve3r 4s

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

Vitex

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

Alana McConnell

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

John Jung Ki Kim

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

Sylvester Kuo

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

Oones Connor

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

Ayaan

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

Gabby

"Went for lunch here with a friend and I really like the interior of this place. It's nice and basic. The teriyaki bento box is just..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Despite being a small area in size it makes the most of it, everything is well presented and I love the sushi display at the window, lots of variety..."

Dyana Metson

"My kids love their sushi. A local so we often get takeaways for the kids. Sushi is nice, interesting varieties. They could improve on their..."

Varsha Paul

"Yokoso is such an excellent Japanese restaurant! It is my favourite. The food is simply delicious. Everything is fresh, flavoursome and..."

Cara

"I have eaten a lot of Sushi. Would have to say that Yokoso is the best so far. I get takeaway sushi twice a week from here and would highly recommend..."

Peter Taylor

"First caught my attention from the street with the yummy looking sushi as your walking past. Now I come here often, love the food here! Lovely staff,..."

Daniel Stewart

"Very friendly, very delicious, very reasonably priced, can't fault Yokoso! I've been in several times for sushi over lunch and have enjoyed every..."

Nick Turnbull

"Quality authentic Japanese food! Loads of guys that work around Dominion Road are able to sing it's praises as it's a frequent lunch spot for us...."

Gentlepig

"We looked for a place with donburi and good ratings on Zomato... and found Yokoso! We came for a meal around 3-4pm and surprisingly the..."

Sheena

"My absolute favourite place for sushi, have yet to find anywhere that rivals this (including nearby award winning places). So delicious and fresh,..."

Emily Pavey

"Food was delicious!! Were gonna go murder burger but walked past and changed plan, place had a lovely atmosphere nice music playing. Chef came out to..."

Georgia Vossen

"Delicious variety of sushi and priced well. They have a simple menu to choose from, its not expensive and the food is also made fresh. The owners are..."

RJ

"I really enjoyed the whole experience here! I went to sushi during my lunch hour and the service through a window style meant I had loads of time to..."

Samantha Lines

"Best sushi and friendly service! They remember us every time and we love coming here. All their staff are lovely and always very happy.We always..."

Sarah Malcolm

"My favourite Japanese place and it is cheap enough that you can have it often. The staff are super friendly, the food is tasty and the potions..."

Steve Thomas

"My favourite sushi place! Have tried many flavours, all were delicious! Wish it was closer to home so I could go there more often. Great service,..."

Andrea

"I love the food here. Everything is so yummy. Sushi are large and fresh. I still remember the crispy ebi (shrimp). I've tried chicken donburi and it..."

Steve Huynh

"I love sushi and this place was beyond amazing. It is now my favourite place to eat sushi even though I live ages away from it... it's worth the..."

HayleyNieuwoudt

"Great food with fast and friendly service. Love their sushi, large in size. Totally enjoyed the Beef Teriyaki, while my husband had a tasty and..."

Cherry C. Thelmo-Fernandez

"Fresh, interesting sushi, friendly..."

Jason Paul

"We were craving something fresh, lite and delicious and this place definitely hit the spot. Delicious sushi and soup. We had seaweed salad, several..."

Carmen Lucia Simkins Rios

"Really good miso ramen. Fresh ingredients. My daughters had udon with deep fried prawns . My son had chicken yakitori. Decent sized meals at a..."

Richard

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Absolutely beautiful beautiful food my beef noodle 🍜 soup was the BEST I've had in New Zealand !!! everyone at our table was..."

Frances France

"This is a great little local. Well priced and good food in a unique style and plenty of yummy fresh choices. Dine in or takeaway. Warm and friendly..."

onezone mobile

"The best sushi restaurant in town! I went there twice and I had bento boxes. The price was cheap and affordable for student like me. I love their..."

Wika Wulandari

"Everyone was very friendly and the food was super yummy! It's such a cute..."

Lorry love

"Love a donburi chicken katsu curry and highly recommend this one. The cutlet was crisp and freshly cooked.. and the curry was so good! I was..."

Lia Taurua-Garnett

"Amazing fresh sushi! Excellently priced as well! The staff are amazing and friendly. Truly would recommend to anyone in Auckland..."

Cameron -

"Beautiful, fresh, delicious sushi. Lovely atmosphere to eat in and no plastic with takeout. This is the best sushi and miso soup I have tasted in..."

Jill Tuwhare

"Outstanding food, as a vegetarian it's difficult to find a wide range of options but the food here was amazing, I couldn't tell you the names of what..."

Perry Stevens

The Don

86/100 (1574 ratings)

Fresh Tuna Sashimi on Sushi

Mixed Small Sashimi Platter

Teriyaki Salmon Bento

Renkon Chips

Salmon and Tuna Salad

"Can’t believe I found an izakaya which exactly looked and tasted the same with those in Japan!!The unagi (River eel over rice) was..."

Lost In Dawn

"This place has quickly become a favourite for a quick lunch and catchups. Their Donburis always hit the right spots and the affordable pricing has me..."

Bella Qian

"Quick and friendly service. Amazingly fresh fish and sushi. Good quality food. Beautiful agudashi tofu. Will return again! Amazing value for..."

Bonny Sapphire

"Food is great and staff are..."

Andy Wong

"We totally enjoyed our experience at the Don,service was quick and polite and the food was delicious and very cheap, definitely go back again..."

Shane Naera

"If you work in town, you've been to the Don. It's an institution. Been here countless times and I keep going back. Shout out to the torikawa (deep..."

Amindha Fernando

"A nice, little place tucked away in High Street. The food was good but the service was a little slow considering it wasn't too busy.Pictured:..."

Ind Frem

"Quick customer service and really good food. I love pretty much everything on the menu that had cheese on it 🧀😂 I had the Chicken Katsu with..."

Cecilia V

"Spicy crispy chicken don and the chicken curry. Favourite lunch spot that serves delicious food at a reasonable price.Friendly staff..."

Asianfoodie

"Excellent customer service and lovely food. We always come here for Don when we crave Japanese food. We ordered Takoyaki, Sauce Katsu Don, Chicken..."

LilianMonaghan

"Great quality food and service. Tried a variety of dishes to share and highly recommend the grilled squid and salmon aburi sushi. Good bang for your..."

Martin Geesas Gabion

"Had the chicken namban don for lunch, the chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were fresh. Flavour was just right, not salty at..."

Lone Diner

"Atmosphere is nice all decorated with an authentic Japanese style. Service is really friendly. Can get very loud as it gets very busy. Ordered the..."

Candice Mclarin

"An excellent Japanese restaurant in Auckland CBD. It’s not the cheapest place but in terms of price to taste ratio, it really hits the sweet spot...."

Ming Shi

"Loved our order! offers a great food and drink selection. Friendly staff. Love the layout and decor, definitely value for money!! Will definitely..."

Msav

"This is one of my favourite spots to come to for Japanese food. Being a vegetarian, it's usually hard to get a decent meal at Asian outlets but this..."

Vasundhara Krishnan

"Best Japanese place I have been too.. they have best salmon dishes and amazing miso soup ( best in town ).. best customer service.. will go back for..."

Raam Krishna Reddy

"A cute little restaurant where you get decent Japanese food. We tried the Spicy Chicken Don, the Teriyaki Tofu, a cheesy egg plant, garlic..."

Aabhas Dole

"This place is great if you're a student on a tight budget. Their portions are pretty big and really filling. My friend and I both ordered the..."

Shuyi Wang

"The food was quite good, the prawn katsu was crispy and saucy. Plus their menu offers a large variety of dishes from udon to ramen, don sashimi..."

Food2belly

"This restaurant is packed during work day lunch time as it’s very popular and I can see why. The service is fast and clean whole the food is well..."

Vanessa Gao

"A really good place for chilling out with friends, really good vibe and delicious food. Its a bit hard to find but worth it and staff is really nice..."

Moses Ilyas

"Great bar/restaurant to bring friends for a drink and snack on a variety of Japanese food for a reasonable cost. When I go here I order the Crumbed..."

Floyd Moratti

"Friday lunch take away at office, ordered sashimi salad but they dont have that at the moment so change it to sashimi on rice which is quite nice and..."

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"This place was mainly picked for my friends birthday because it’s a BYO in the middle of town. I kind of expected the food, service, and atmosphere..."

Anna

"I want to start off by saying that if you haven't gone to the Don, please do yourself a favour and go! It's well worth it for the price, ambience,..."

Vita

"Highly recommend if u crave for some Japanese food in town. Love the Japanese ambience created at the restaurant. Food is nice, especially the..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Came to this place for lunch on a gloomy Saturday afternoon. We order the teriyaki chicken don and teriyaki udon. The dishes came with complimentary..."

Irene Glutzmen

"Come earlier than lunch time it is good, many seats, and can chat freely at least we can hear each other. The hot plate is better than the..."

Jifferney Lu

"Very nice restaurant tucked underground off High St. Surprisingly good food and attentive staff made whole dining experience surpurb. A+++ food staff..."

Chris L

"A small Japanese restaurant hidden in a shopping arcade and can be missed if you are not looking out. The food is super tasty and the service is..."

Sunil Nataraj

"Returned to The Don after a long absence and we were delighted to see new menu! Tried the Cheese Chic katsu don and Namban Salmon Don 10/10 and the..."

CYYTee

"Depending on what you order, the meat portions in this place can be very small. But if you stick to chicken you will surely enjoy your meal. The..."

Donna

"Authentic Japanese Donburi restaurant. Tried the Crispy Spicy Chicken Katsu Don, Regular Pork Katsu Don, Cheese Katsu Don, Terriyaki Steak Don and..."

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"I go here every chance I get. Birthday, catch up, social e event, quick dinner, drinks, date night ... it is one of my favourite treats, if I get to..."

Caitlin Thomas

"Me and my boyfriend love it here. It's always our go to place when we are in town. I normally get the Karaage Don and he'll get the sushi platter...."

Zachary Ferguson

"The atmosphere is good. Very polite staff. Feels like im in japan. The renkon chips are so good. Yaki soba is also satisfying. The food comes with a..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Great place for a solid don. Prices are reasonable, service is friendly (we did have to get the waitresses attention ourselves but that’s pretty..."

Emma

"I've been here twice and I'm craving more. I especially like the chicken sauce katsu donburi. The second time I came, we didn't have much time to eat..."

Storms

"Awesome Japanese restaurant, have been here 3 times now and will continue to return. prices are great service is fantastic I would highly recommend..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Delicious! I hope to make it back one day. We ordered a few smaller items to share which worked out great. The food is awesome and staff were great..."

Rowan Rebecca

"Came here for lunch today. Me and my friend both got donburi, I got the gyu don which is beef and egg on rice. There was also broth on the bottom..."

Kylie

"always loved the food here... friendly staff and amazingly tasty food...its my go to place with friends and family for drinks and food... keep up the..."

Kartik Ramachandran

"Really great vibe in here, the food is super affordable and delicious. Would 100% recommend. It is off the street and really feels like it's away..."

Amy

"Nice place if you’re craving wholesome Japanese food.The food here tastes more clean and doesn’t make you feel too heavy afterwards..."

Aleana Fernando

"The place was quite dark and stuffed. Lovely staff but service was a bit slow. Not many choices for ramen. Portion was fine but a bit tasteless...."

Quinn Mai

"The Don never disappoints. The food is always great and the staff are very polite. It's a great place to have lunch and catch up with friends. You..."

Mochi.95

"Went for a late night dinner here with a couple of mates. Ordered the teriyaki udon. Very tasty, loved it. Place is tucked away underneath the..."

Rohit

"The Don has an underground atmosphere with friendly staff. There is good variety in the menu and the food is well priced. Good choice for a casual..."

Matadors

"I've lost count of the number of times I've been here. The quality of food and service has been consistent over the last eight years. The Don is a..."

Wei

"Go here quite regularly for lunch. Good value, friendly staff and tastes great.They have daily specials and an extensive menu. I recommend..."

Grant McDonald

"Came in with friends for lunch.Tender crispy chicken. Salad was also really nice. Environment was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Would..."

Rosanne Choy

"One of my favourite places to grab a quick meal with friends whenever I'm starving at uni. Fast, affordable, delicious and satisfying. My favourites..."

Ashleigh Hea

"This is one of my favorite places to go eat for a decent price, great service and great atmosphere. I love their Chicken Nanban and Teriyaki Salmon...."

Annaliesa Jeffs

"The Don is usually our go to after training or just to grab a quick bite. Their prices are reasonable and we are served enough to keep us happy...."

Rimal

"LOVE THE FOOD and ambience of this restaurant! Everyone who works there is so nice ! l've been here a quiet a few times and haven't been let down by..."

Ishi Mahajan

"The Don is pretty average but always a go to when wanting a quick bite to eat due to friendly service and food coming out quickly. Portions are on..."

Sally S

"Me and my flatmate have been wanting to try this place out for months now but we got busy and never did. Finally we tried it and it was really good...."

Ellynn

"We ordered the Karaage chicken don and the Oyaku don. The rice portion for the Oyaku Don was a little off or maybe the whole dish was too small...."

Dxlche

"The food was quite tasty and well portioned for the price, the service was great with super polite servers. I also thought the japanese decor was..."

Tane R.

"i used to like this place, I always ordered their Don. but in our last visit, the rice is not fully cooked for the Don and the sushi. very hard..."

Carmon Lau

"They have a really good selection of Japanese food and the service is the trademark japanese hospitality and efficiency I've come to expect. You..."

Jay

"I missed Japanese seafood don very much, so my partner and I came here to try don. We ordered beer, sake, rainbow sashimi don (salmon, tuna and king..."

I'm A Foodie

"My first time here and for myself i enjoyed the food. I had the Misodare Salmon and my husband had the crispy spicy chicken don. Would have given 5..."

Memz

"A cute little Japanese style. The food tasted fresh and came out rather fast after ordering, it did take a while to order so make sure you go with..."

Jammie-Lea Wilson

"Atmosphere was great, the place was unique Japanese bar themed. Food tasted good, I had the Japanese style steak Don, takoyaki and a salmon..."

Eugene

"My go-to when craving for solid donburi. I have been here countless times over the past 4 years and have never had a bad meal (note: I have only..."

AJ

"Have been here quite a few times as a uni student to have a good quick meal. Karaage chicken is really nice, tried most of their don and they're..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"We came here looking for chicken and vegetarian dishes. There were so many options that were vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian. The portions are..."

Aimee.

"Small store along high street that was a little hard to find at first, but is surprisingly cozy and welcoming The prices were very..."

Aislinn Yu

"Small, cute and cosy Japanese restaurant, good environment and atmosphere. Reasonable pricedconsider the location. A wide range of dishes that you..."

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"Came here with friends for lunch on a rainy day and got seated in a pretty cold room. Wasn't too uncomfortable but I ordered cold food - needless to..."

Joanna 🌷🍵

"They have so many variety of Dons. The cheese chicken Katsu with salad was a perfect combination. And I had a Japanese style steak don. The diced..."

Daniel Lee

"This is my absolute favourite Japanese restaurant that serves the best chicken katsu curry I have tried yet. At such a reasonable price it is a great..."

Briar McGlynn

"Been coming here on and off for years. Yummy food. You can order mains, or lots of smaller dishes too share (or pig out on your own obviously..."

Charmaine

"The food is very good. I eat there very often and my favorite is the Teriyaki steak, the steak is very tasty and chewy. But the cashier is horrible..."

LI Jiao

"Great food, value for money. They have lunch specials on weekdays and all options are great. Food is delicious and service is very good. It's a great..."

Damáris Granha

"A nice place for quick and easy food. Very nice staff and the food came out very quickly. Good price and quality for the amount you get. Will..."

Nikki Rae

"About my 5th time going there. The interior layout is more spacious than before and goes well with the traditional Japanese design. The..."

Jason Zhang

"I ordered 3 kinds sashimi don. Fish was fresh but the rice was a little bit hard. The price is reasonable. I would like to had oyster and prawn..."

Sasikarn Engchuan

"Was about my 4th time here, and this time was probably the best dining experience I had here. The interior is very nice, really orientally..."

Oksana Zhang

"Love this place. Never let's me down when I need good fast Japanese food. Especially the udon and all the side dishes. They open till late so great..."

Lin Hua

"Went to The Don for a dinner - I ordered this cheese udon and my friends ordered macaroni and cheese and steak.I particularly liked how..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"UPDATE:Popped in for a quick lunch. The place was full of people, and there were only two table left. At such a busy time, there's normally..."

Jade0289

"Been here three times and they never disappoint! The food is ore dented so well and portion are little small for my liking. The prices also vary but..."

NINI

"Just went for the second time this week and again was not disappointed! It is just sooo tasty. So far I've tried the sauced chicken Katsu don, the..."

Claire Walsh

"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant ever. I've been coming here since my uni days which is well over 12 years. The staff are very friendly and..."

Mmm Mm MMMMMMM!

"Good food, nice staff, and a unique welcoming entrance. Me and my friend tried their chicken skin, cheese spring rolls, yakiniku don and spicy..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"On top of having a semi-private room that’s great for groups, The Don will impress even the pickiest member of your clique with its range of..."

Raymond Tiong

"I have been many times in The Don. They have very amazing food. I just love the atmosphere that reminds me Japan. Highly recommended to everyone..."

Mercan Kazankiran

"Hidden inside a gallery on High St, it takes a few careful steps to find this place. Plenty of good options in the menu, opted for the teriyaki udon..."

Rafael Fonseca

"A tiny food place for people living in city. Reasonable price, great food and Japanese drinks. Big menu and can find many choices. Not..."

Tanz

"I Loooveee the Don! It's my staples while I'm in uni and I came here a week ago and was surprised when they hit the wooden drum in the entrance when..."

Blackpearl

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. The tatsuta chicken is a must try! I've never had anything like it before in other Japanese..."

Ffionachua

"I went there with my friend.I ordered spicy chicken don and she ordered Katsu don (pork) which both of them are absolutely delicious.We also ordered..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"Food is great, went there for something quick,. I tried the beef sashimi, Sapporo on tap, Takoyaki, and a Sushi platter. I really enjoyed I'll..."

Jordan Dorovick

"I have so many good things to say about this little Japanese restaurant. Great food, awesome quality and a range of traditional and non traditional..."

L Smith

"Lovely Japanese restaurant which has a great selection of meals. Love the Don specials as with a meal you are given a bowl of miso. They have..."

Amorita Maharaj

"The Don is another eatery for Japanese food enthusiasts. I ordered my go-to dish: chicken katsu Don and to be fair it was pretty nice...."

Annie Ren

"Sashimi was very fresh and cost-effective. I had seafood nabi, which is only $14 for many kinds of seafood and tofu. Also the wafu saikoro steak is..."

Carina Chang

"I only learnt about this place about 3 months ago and have been here about 5 times, great atmosphere if you have a partner or a group, food is..."

Ryan Wong

"Really great, cheap, European fusion food. We usually come here in a group, which has always been fantastic as it's BYO and there's plenty of dishes..."

Lee

"The Don is a casual Japanese cuisine restaurant on High street. They have many "don" (bowl dish with rice) dish on the menu. Beef, chicken, pork,..."

Mariko Sakurai

"Haven't been to this place since i graduated from uni! Glad to see that the place hasn't changed a bit and still maintaining their high..."

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"I liked this Japanese restaurant quite a lot. I loved the atmosphere and interior decorating and the staff are very helpful. While the food wasn't..."

Heidi Chapman

"After a heavy meeting, I and a few colleagues were hungry for something rich and filling.Having a stroll on High Street, we decided to dine..."

Medium_Rare

"First time at The Don, we walked in and there was no staff, so we were a bit confused, but still happily waited. The place was packed, as it was..."

Kirsten

"Come here regularly. It's great! Great service, excellent food at reasonable pricing ..."

Recur Transport

"We go to the Don quite often because their food has an authentic Japanese taste, unlike the other ones around this area. Personally, I really like..."

Liz

"We came here for a BYO dinner before heading out to town. It was such a good experience! $5 corkage combined with the cheap meals was great..."

Louise MacNaughton

"========================🌸 Chicken Cheese Yaki Udon ($14.5)..Udon is my favorite type of noodle, this dish is what i always order..."

Renée Chiu

"Came here with a bunch of colleagues and food was pretty good with quite a number of varieties. Quite authentic as they are run by Japanese, not..."

ChrisY

"Went there today just simply passing by and its was a really cheap eat, location was ok, clean and tidy but wasn't the best Japanese I've..."

Alwayseating

"As the name suggests, they primarily have donburis on their menus. Even as a large group we got our food quickly. I ordered the Karaage chicken don..."

Charlotte

"Great must try authentic Japanese restaurant on High street. Wide range of donburi, udon, sides and more! I highly recommend this restaurant, must..."

Brave Eat

"This is the best japanese restaurant in akl!! It's a hidden treasure in high street. Near bannsang there's a stair and go down and u'll find this..."

Claudia

"Got a small gathering with friends the other night. Great attentive waitress and the food was nice. Ordered Crispy Spicy Chicken and it came out as I..."

Bayu Purnomo

"The Don is fantastic all round. For a small price you get brilliant Japanese food and lovely service. I've never had a bad thing off the menu - as..."

Kelsy Fletcher

"A wonderful Japanese restaurant hidden away on high street. The variety of Don is really good. There were a good number of vegetarian options too. As..."

Kaushikc_32

"Came here for a quick lunch on a busy weekday afternoon. Service was friendly and fast. We went for their special which was a chicken don for just..."

Danny

"Dinner at the don~ superb!! Really liked it. Had the cheese chicken katsu ($14) and friend had a chicken katsu. It came with miso and some salad in..."

Ezzz

"Very happy with this place. Just under Bang Sang on high st. Standard meal prices for donburi type meals. $12-$13. We had the prawn curry with rice...."

Josh Law

"One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in the CBD. Always referring people to try this place out. The staff are super friendly and the service is..."

Gray Lockett

"Dropped in at lunch time and they always have weekly lunch special which cost about 10 bucks for one Don include salad inside as well as a muso soup..."

Jessie Tan

"Good authentic Japanese food with great service! it's nice to come here once in a while, probably for a celebration, as their food are little on the..."

Den Teo

"This is probably one of the most authentic yet cheap Japanese restaurants that I know. The restaurant was very nice, and the chairs were really..."

Razelle Icaro

"Really hard to find a real Japanese restaurant with actual Japanese people running it! The don offers quick Japanese fix with the taste of real..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Reviewed this place back in August 2015. Till today I'm still here eating my favourite chicken tatsuta don. Definitely tried more dish and snacks..."

Michelle Chua

"Love to go to this restaurant whenever I feel like Japanese. The waiters/waitresses are all very friendly though some cant really speak english well..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"I went to this place Saturday afternoon. It was very quite, reserved but very relaxing as well. They are really a Japanese restaurant and the people..."

Eduardo Dias

"Always good food and friendly service. The $10 lunch dons are well worth the price and are always hot and fresh. I can only assume the same for the..."

Miah Dixon

"I frequently dine in The Don due to its affordable prices and the tastes of the food. I particularly enjoyed their Niku udon because the soup has..."

Ameri Lim

"The Don has been one of my favourite Japanese cheap eats for a long time now, and it probably will be for a while! It just doesn't disappoint!..."

SS

"Hella authentic which plays a massive role in the taste of all their dishes- considering it's a mission to find delicious authentic Japanese food..."

Enyā V

"One of my favourite Japanese places in Auckland. My favourite are their donburi and yakisoba like dishes such as oyako Don, cheese yakisoba and miso..."

Neila

"I find The Don great for big groups, as there is plenty of space in the "back room". The food is decent and there is a good variety to choose..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Since I am a uni student, I tend to be more leniant to cheaper eats, and this place is one I never hesitate to go to - for both lunch and dinner...."

Stephanie J

"The Don is located down a staircase and man... What is at the end of the tunnel gave me a pleasant surprise!Because the sitting area at the..."

MissEstherZ

"If you are looking for a nice and central Japanese restaurant that serves cheap and tasty food, then I recommend coming to The Don.I have..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I had a pleasant experience at this Japanese restaurant. The food was enjoyable, and the ambiance provided an authentic Japanese vibe, which I..."

Ashi Ezz

"I enjoyed this restaurant's aesthetic, it was very pleasing to the eye and matched the cultural setting for the food they served. The restaurant is a..."

Aryan Thanki

"Fresh well-prepared food, quality sashimi and sushi. Nice ambience, good service. Not so nice are the disposable chopsticks, good thing the food and..."

Ran W

"The atmosphere was lively and pretty busy. All of the meal was excellent, served quickly, and authentic. I would come back..."

Nathan

"Food was amazing with a decent variety of choices. Space is a little crowded and intimate but but once you're in and settled it's very..."

Sherryk Koswara

"The don was a really nice place for a lunch in city after a bit of shopping. We got the beef yakke, cheese pork don, and the salmon avo roll. All..."

Simonie Lam

"Feels like being in Japan. The atmosphere and vibes are great! Not even mentioning the food! 100% would come back again. Only downside is that it can..."

Duncan Tang

"I went on a Saturday night with my family it was hidden inside a building but shouldn’t miss out. The food were so delicious and not expensive at..."

Nazaretha Cortez

"Huge selection of dons which are mostly delicious. The food portion here is smaller than other places but it’s also cheaper than other..."

Y J Y

"Great food and a reasonably fast service for lunch. They didn't allow like-for-like vegetarian substitutions for the raw fish in the bento (even..."

Navin R

Taisho Japanese Restaurant

Aburi Mayo Salmon Avocado Rolls

Chefs Selection 6 Skewers

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Mid-range

"Best authentic Japanese in Auckland. Lots of veggie options as well as rocking the..."

Bethany Watson

"One of our faves and suits all the tastes in our family - great staff cheap, cheerful and yummy food :) highly..."

Michelle Te Kira

"Everything was so delicious, except the green..."

Kimiko Sugimoto

"Great food Great staff ✨My..."

Yuki Arbuthnot

"The food was delicious, the staff friendly and helpful, the atmosphere welcoming and joyful. What more could one ask..."

Larisa Devine

"This is one of our favourite places, whole family loves..."

Kim Mckay

"Absolutely love this little local. The skewers are so good, this is our regularly weekly Japanese spot. It’s quick, healthy. This place is always..."

Scotty Ray

"This is a great spot to get yakitori, they use only the best charcoal called “Binchotan” which is made from oak and gives the meat a delicious..."

Shadenz

"I have been here in several occasions with family and have never been disappointed. Great friendly service, charismatic chef and amazing fresh food...."

Ellenandnicko

"One of my favourite Japanese diners. Great taste and quantity. Parking is fairly easy around. Got all my favourites and whether you feel like a don..."

Mike

"Great food, skewers excellent, go for the chefs selection! Good atmosphere early in the evening with lots of family dining. Gyoza dumplings were..."

M Gray

"Up until last weekend, Taisho was the only restaurant in Herne Bay I hadn't been to, even though it's been there forever and I love Japanese...."

Vivian Lightbloom

"I've been to Taisho on a regular basis since it opened many years ago with my family.It is remarkably consistent both in terms of service..."

James S Kohler

"We eat here once a fortnight and the food is excellent. It's a healthy meal the whole family lives. The Yakitori cook is a real character too. Thanks..."

Mike Scott

"Wonderful service, with absolutely delicious food, in a lovely ambient setting. What more could you ask for really? One of my favourite places to go,..."

Eat Eat

"The wooden signage above the narrow entrance and the gigantic red lantern has captured one of us as we drove past the main road of many popular fine..."

Updn

"This is my family favourite restaurant. We feel at home whenever we visit Taisho because of the friendly boss, Taka San. He greets every guest as his..."

Cindy Ong

"Love this place. The food is fab, the staff friendly and the prices very reasonable. We often take friends, never had a bad dish. BYO WINE IS THE..."

Glenys Morris

"Excellent food and friendly staff, this restaurant never disappoints! Nice new menu too. We've been coming here since they opened and it just gets..."

Nelly

"I celebrate my birthday here with hubby and 2 year old daughter as all of our Japanese friends recommended us to go to Taisho and it was awesome! ..."

Aik

"What a find! Absolutely excellent and the wait service was outstanding without being intrusive. Fell across it late after work one Friday night and..."

Melissa Bryant

"Really great food. Must have eaten here at least 10 times. For $60 you can get seveal courses and a drink each. Great authentic Japanese feel and..."

Craig

"So so yummy and prices are very reasonable! 3 of us ate there recently and took our own sauvignon blanc to accompany our meal. (the owner of..."

Mia Smith

"Great friendly staff, intimate seating area, yummy Yakitori with some intersting options - check out the potato swirls! Would have been a five out..."

Lou

"Absolutely excellent; good atmosphere, good service, remarkable value and good quality yakitori, and I know what I'm talking about, lived Tokyo 5yrs..."

Graeme Wilson

"The best Japanese BBQ meal ever - my best friend got us to go along and now it's our new fav Friday night meeting place with friends. Fab for kids as..."

Michelle Te Kira

"Overall it was good. Sashimi was so fresh!!! Yakitori was also yummy! We ve got chef selection and chicken heart. The chicken heart was real good..."

Eunice Choi

"So incredibly delicious every time! Love the Cheese Mi, Sashimi 3 Kinds and Scallops and Bacon ❤️ The sashimi is so..."

Rachael Bear

"Really good king ora salmon sashimi! So fresh! Love the pork belly skewers, aburi salmon!! 🍣..."

Annie Low

"Tasty food . Sashimi always taste fresh . Good and comfortable seating area. We have been there a few times..."

Amanda Choong

"If you fancy Yakatori then the Taisho restaurant in Herne Bay is THE place to go. You will enjoy the buzz, the bar and smooth service before being..."

Ian Howard

"I always have a great time. Good people, good food, consistent service and quality. I really like when we have a big group and stay by ourselves in a..."

Melanie Owubokiri

"Great spot for dinner- tasty food and good vegetarian options! Easy to dine with kids..."

Xanthe Bowater

"Fantastic authentic Japanese food. A wide variety of food freshly prepared and cooked in front of you. A packed house told me I wasn't the only one..."

Tim Goodwin

"I have never left a restaurant review but this the food here is exquisite. No tedious sushi overwhelmed with rice; no basins of noddles in broth..."

Faye Peden

"10/10 - sashimi melts in your mouth and service/atmosphere is good. A great..."

Jazzy

"Superb skewers, well priced for the quality. The service is friendly and efficient. The chef has a DJ booth style thing where you can see him turning..."

Ethan Alexander Reid

"Myself and my friends came here because the restaurant we wanted to go to next door (Thai) was fully booked. Was a good choice! I loved the chicken..."

Chih Tham

"absolutely wonderful in every way. The food was perfect and the service was really great too - they made everybody feel special. I can’t recommend..."

Carla Camilleri

"Another excellent Friday night end of week wind down meal here. Never fails to please. Great service, BYO, chefs special, salad (yum) and a few extra..."

Eric Fleming

"Small but very good yakatori authentic and good value especially a especially for Herne Bay. Have been here several times. Order a few dishes a and..."

Douglas Ashby

"Best beef I've had the pleasure of eating. Best gyoza too, by a wide margin. Each dish is served as soon as it is cooked precisely to..."

James Lambourn

"A cozy Japanese restaurant with authentic cuisine and friendly service. We had a nice warming bottle of sake (nihonshuu) with kebabs (yakitori). The..."

Nick Westgate

Tokyo Club

Salmon and Avocado Maki

Blue Water Dinner Box

Duck

Pork and Mushroom Dumplings

Tuna

Blue Water Box

Fish Soup

Tapas Bento Dinner Box

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice Japanese place. I liked being able to sit at the bar and see the food being prepared in front of you.Ordered karaage chicken, and pork..."

Richard

"I came here for lunch a few Saturdays ago and was very happy with the Blue Water Bento. While I don’t normally spend $29 on lunch, it..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came in for a small platter and it was amazing! The chicken karage was crispy and juicy, a great dish for a beer! Would love to return to try a full..."

Asianfoodie

"I work in the city so during weekends we rarely visit the place as I want to have a change of scenery away from the busy CBD until one time we passed..."

Ang Sarap

"Can't ever ho wrong with a glass of asahi tap beer and karaage @tokyoclubnz 😊 Crispy succulent chicken sprinkled with lemon and dipped in mayo and..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Love Love Loved it here so much !!! The service is so good and even when i booked our table over the phone the lady that worked here was super kind..."

Yana Petrenko

"Ordered the Dinner Boxes, found that it was really really good, portion size was considerable with the price of it. Nice decor and really warm..."

Peter Chan

"Great lunch spot. Recommend the teriyaki salmon on rice and the tuna or salmon hand roll. The teriyaki sauce is 👌 and could just eat that alone..."

J Eats

"Ambience is lovely. Food was great, and large portions too! Definitely get the bento box, although I wouldn’t order the nigiri again just because I..."

Grace

"Dinner boxes are great value and offers a lot on the plate. Flavours are decent. Dumplings and takoyaki balls weren’t hot enough in the box, and..."

Bonnie Hu

"I am a huge fan of Tokyo Bay in Takapuna and so I needed to visit Tokyo Club as both restaurants have the same owner! Super lovely staff, beautiful..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Interesting place to look at, the interior design was really cute and made you feel like you were in Japan! The food was good, interesting and some..."

Foodie_1110

"We had a great time with my wife on a Friday night. Dishes are quite big. We had the tasting box and the salmon and avocado sushi. Both great! Enough..."

Boty

"We initially intended to go to their neighbouring shop (Chop Chop). However, it was overflowing with customers. Unwilling to wait forever, my family..."

Benz Chan

"I love it when restaurants use quality material to prepare their dishes and tokyo club is one that cares about what their customers eat. The beef and..."

Calvin

"Went to Tokyo Club for a business lunch last week. Kudos to the efficient and friendly team for their speedy service during a lunch hour..."

Jade Lim

"Good and clean, nice food :) friendly staff, good portion. Nothing else :) got x2 sushi, x2 lunchbox and sashimi :) yum :) - though a bit pricey..."

SeriousFoodie

"Great food, I ordered vegetarian sushi and it was awesome to see such a variety in the way they made the sushi it wasn’t just all the same and it..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Lovely little Japanese restaurant with great ambience and wonderful service!We tried the sashimi which was outstanding and the baked..."

Beccs

"Indoor seating area was small but comfortable and cosy. Food was excellent, my favourite being the grilled salmon, also enjoyed the sashimi and the..."

DC

"One of my weekly go-tos: who doesn’t love a great sashimi plate, cone rolls, miso eggplant and karaage chicken. I love that it is a no-frills..."

KH3

"Definitely a 5/5 for customer service. Don’t think steak 🥩 is the beast thing to order in this restaurant. Steak is overpowered by the sauce..."

Leo Dilshan

"Come here a few times for take always and also girls lunch during the day love the eggplant and dark sapporo such a gem great portions highly..."

Chloe-Mae

"Not a bad wee spot for lunch. Tasty food and pretty quick service for a busy lunchtime rush. I had salmon sushi cone, and teriyaki salmon don buri...."

Holly Swallow

"We grabbed lunch here on a weekday and the restaurant was fairly quiet. The portions are normal and decent for what you'd expect at a Japanese..."

Aimee.

"I got the Boss bento box and my sister got the Grill bento box ($26 each). Everything was really delicious apart from the salad which was a bit bland..."

Dxlche

"A few month ago, I went to the tokyo club with my friend.That was the best tuna tataki I've ever had! I love eating here. and service was..."

Ayumi Fujita

"Had a wonderful dining experience here today. The food was perfectly cooked and reasonably priced, and the service was friendly and efficient. Will..."

Rose Hay

"Really good place for hangout around Ponsonby, good food with reasonable price. And the service was great. Definitely recommended if you looking for..."

Mahendra.kof

"Came here for lunch mid week. The place was quiet and the staff were lovely and fast with food but the place it self inside is a little dark. Food..."

Lana

"Enjoyable lunch. Had a mix of small plates. A nice kiwi twist on Japanese cuisine. The Karagee chicken was good. Party had mixed reviews on the..."

Peter

"This place is my favourite Japanese eatery in Auckland - it has great service, excellent food and the best Japanese beer on tap. My kids also love..."

Robert

"Very welcoming and friendly staff, an easy and broad menu which offered a range of fresh and vibrant traditional Japanese food. Would recommend to..."

Rowan Cox

"They serve my favourite Chicken Teriyaki Don Buri. The chicken is always succulent, and the rice is the best! Service is always excellent, with an..."

David Moore

"The portions were small compared to the price but hey, I suppose we were in Ponsonby. The place is not very big so it can get cramped but the overall..."

Ana

"Came here for a spontaneous lunch. Must say it hit the spot! Meal size was perfect if your not staaarving! I have a favourite Japanese place called..."

Samantha Young

"The coveted Japanese joint in ponsonby central - Tokyo club. I would have to say I was underwhelmed, unfortunately. The service was incredibly..."

Monique Porteous

"Went there twice for dinner on my own. Ordered eye fillet yakiniku. The beef was marinated with sweet soy sauce. Delicious! I ordered ginger pork..."

Lillian Chao

"First time here on a nice Saturday evening, it was semi quiet so the service was quick We had the Sashimi Platter (25pc) and Crumbed panko..."

Food 24/7

"Really enjoyed the portion size and cuts of the sushi. The steak was delicious with the sauces complimenting the meat well. It's usually around quite..."

Jamez Hill III

"This place is our family go to for lunch. We have only ever got the DonBuri's, duck dumplings and Edamame beans and they allow the kids to grab a..."

Daniel Bell

"Popped in here for a quick lunch. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Good sized portions. We got a mixture of a few things to share and all..."

Angela Trigg

"We came here for lunch, the food was delicious. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. The food however was expensive and portions were..."

Tom O'Connor

"Food 4.0Value 3.5Service 4.0Atmosphere 3I ordered salmon donburi, the portion looks big but actually quite tiny, the sauce +..."

Kelly

"Really lovely, freshly made food. The fried tofu was divine. Cute wee haven in the middle of ponsonby central. The only other vegetarian option on..."

A

"In the middle of Ponsonby central it is bound to be a hot spot. The open kitchen and decor added to such a exciting dining experience. Loved the dark..."

Melissa May Tauch

"Mum and I came here for lunch, and we were seated in a corner. Its quite a small place, so theres not much room to seat tables. We shared a seafood..."

Gemma

"I love Japanese food so this place appealed to me when we went to Ponsonby Central for the firs time. This place is quite small but when we went it..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I've had lunch here a few times- I love the interior and the food is fresh and tasty!I really like their fried chicken- SO much flavour! I've..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Really enjoyed lunch here. We had the duck dumplings, karage chicken, crispy squid legs and salmon sushimi. All dishes were very good. Salmon was..."

Jo Y

"Tokyo club is by far my favourite sushi place it's comfortable and cosy and nice if you want to be left alone. The sushi portions are well worth the..."

Sheetal Naidu

"One thing common with all Japanese restaurants is their service and it was no different here too. Very friendly and welcoming. I felt like having few..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Came for lunch a little while ago. The bento boxes, although very filling and fresh, are a tad on the expensive side and not too different from other..."

Maia Churichkova

"Tokyo Club is alright. My highlightWould be the assorted sushimi, very delicious and fresh. The sushi was okay, not the best.The service is..."

Seamus M.

"Great if you're a celiac! They have wheat free soya sauce and make it a breeze to order and eat. Great service and yummy drinks - always a great..."

Ness Sharpe

"Favorite place to eat! Good service and food is always fresh and tastes amazing! The blue water bento box is so yummy and the miso is always good..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"I've had very good experiences of Tokyo Club Ponsonby. The service has always been outstanding and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I love..."

William Smalley

"Haven't been in a while but have been a few times. They used to have the BEST Okonomiyaki in town, but due to a lack of popularity they stopped..."

Jason

"First trial in Tokyo Club. It was a small restaurant with about 20 to 30 seaters. We ordered karaage (fried chicken), steamed rice and miso soup,..."

Cindy Ong

"A friend and I had a bite to eat here at Tokyo Club and had a great experience. We were shown to a table which had room for me to put my baby's pram..."

Sarina W

"Absolute favorite place to eat out currently; Food is great, Freshly made to order in front of the bar tables, lots to choose from ranging from share..."

Toni Wilson

"Recently went to this chic busy restaurant, like the idea of the bar seats and eatery bar in front of the chefs, very polite greeting and service..."

Tracee

"We ate here on a Thursday recently and I had the daily special which was Teriyaki Chicken. The service was friendly and fast, the food arrived..."

Wolfie W

"The great thing about Tokyo Club is that one can always get a table, even when every other place in P Central is maxed out.. Possibly prices are a..."

Frank

"When ordering, was not sure how the portions would turn out. To our surprise, the portions were very good for the cost. We ordered the salmon sushi,..."

Jemimah

"Best Sushi I have had - so fresh and tasty. The prawns were large and perfectly cooked and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was..."

Jane Walsh

"Tokyo Club had a great atmosphere, friendly staff and were incredibly helpful. The food was absolutely divine and I can't wait to go back...."

Heleen Gore

"I went to Tokyo Club with some friends for a casual bite, and the atmosphere was perfect. I loved the laneway style seating.The service..."

Jared Pinfold

"Had a lovely evening here with some friends. The food is simple and authentic. Steak cooked to perfection sashimi super fresh nice wine it was..."

Kristine Green

"Best Japanese restaurant in New Zealand. I am a regular. I love sushi and there's is super great. if you don't want something they will take it out!..."

Rosa

"I caught up with a friend here and enjoyed a couple of crisp clean asahi beers from the tap, some edamame beans, and some really nice karaage..."

Calvin Hale

"Thank you once again Tokyo Club for being great hosts and your food is always top notch. I specifically chose to come and have my 'last supper of..."

Kevin Clodumar

"We went out for lunch here two weeks ago. I always enjoy sitting on the counter watching the food being prepared. The sashimi was as fresh as..."

Gus

"Went with a group of friends the night of the polar blast and sat outside on one of the fire tables. By the end of the night I had my jacket and..."

Sharayah

"Had dinner here last night - a great little spot with very delicious food choices and Japanese-style ambiance. The wait staff were very attentive and..."

Kaye

"I took my friend for lunch to Tokyo Club on nice sunny day.Loved sitting outside table which is like a "IRORI" style.Selection of sake..."

Ammie Watt

"A friend and I had lunch at Tokyo Club recently and we had the okonomiyaki and a few other small dishes, all the food was delicious and the service..."

Nicky Davidson

"This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants. The food is izakaya style - consistently good and well presented. I especially liked the deep fried..."

John

"Just had an excellent evening at Tokyo Club.Beautifully presented and fresh sashimi, followed by an lamb teppan cooked to perfection and..."

Rodrigo Maia

"Lunch on a hot summers day was cold Sake along with sashimi in a very vibrant environment. Great choice of seating at either the bar, inside or..."

David Boshier

"This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff and amazing food - the okonomiyaki is incredible.The lunch menu is very well..."

Alice Kemp

"Great little find in the gem of the new Ponsonby Central! Great service, atmosphere and very authentic too. Casual style with great selection of..."

Dominic Henderson

"I've tried sake and food match, and it was awesome!! I've basically done the same as with wine, guided myself through the great list of sake and..."

Gustavo Tanikawa

"Having been to Tokyo and walked the back streets and alley ways of Shibuya, I loved the 'yokocho' styled dining Tokyo Club has to offer. The way the..."

Lisa Edgar

"Fantastic food, quick service, even at lunch time on a..."

Dean Shelley

"Go for the quality, not quantity. Yummy. Definitely will go..."

Angela Tu

"Awesome restaurant they have amazing food that tastes delicious. They also have home made ice-cream called yuzu and it is so yum definitely go there..."

Jordan Smith

"Tokyo Club Ponsonby is a real Japanese Izakaya. It has a cool vibe, located next to the Radio Ponsonby booth streaming live DJ's at work. It looks..."

Mark Smith

"The food was delicious and people were friendly. I wanted to try Bento Box but I do not eat beef or pork. As the menu had beef and pork included in..."

Arun Raja Nagarajan

"Lovely dinner experience cosy well lite area, attentive service but not intrusive. Gorgeous Bento box we had the grill and tapsa tasting..."

Etomia Wilson

"The food was amazing! We got the dumplings and teriyaki chicken. We sat outside by the fire and it kept us nice and warm! I definitely recommend..."

Julie K

"Lovely spot with some open seats at the kitchen side and a cosy space with more tables tucked away for more privacy. Friendly welcome and immediately..."

Sharon W

"Succulent sushi, gorgeous gyōza, fresh fantastic Japanese cuisine 🍱🍶 There seems to always be a queue and it's no wonder - the katsu crumb was..."

Syd Eats

"Definitely worth a visit! The bento boxes are a great way to try lots of things and are the perfect amount to fill you up! The kumara was a little..."

Annie White

"Great little hangout place with good food and service. I loved the bento box and..."

Neethu arun

"Cosy place to eat situated in a busy dining quarter. Great people watching. Delicious food and great drinks selection. Wonderful friendly service...."

Ngaire Lyall

"Ordered the ginger pork and teriyaki chicken with steamed rice and miso soup , was really really good. For its price it was well worth it. Staff were..."

Kitty Oliver

"We ended up coming here as the restaurant we wanted to go to was randomly closed. Honestly my expectations weren’t too high at first but I ended up..."

Kylie Huang

"Best Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Auckland that I have seen. Beautiful cosy little setup in the heart of Ponsonby Central. The dinner (available..."

Jack Bloggs

"Ponsonby central is one beautiful place so many small restaurants with absolutely phenomenal food. Tokyo club has taken me by surprise with its..."

Raphael Benoni

"We enjoyed Sunday Grill dinner box $33, nice outdoor sitting area with the fire 🔥 I recommend to visit this place Maria and Sophia..."

Maria Chueva

"The place is not very big but very delicious. We were a group of 10 or so, and had the boxes. The waiter got confused with our order and offered a..."

Rising Star

"The food was fresh and amazing! Staff was nice. I definitely would go here..."

Jim

"WOW... Many years ago proper restaurants used to have a Maitre'D (Maître d' is short for maître d'hôtel, which comes from French and literally..."

S. Alkan

"Food was delicious, was nice to be able to have a vegan bento box. Seats could be more..."

Dan

"Tried Japanese food first time ever and i loved it. One of the best dish was Takoyaki octopus balls while others were also delicious. I had Teriyaki..."

Vimal Prajapati

Renkon

84/100 (1405 ratings)

Teriyaki Tofu Donburi

Noodle

Chilly Tofu Don

Egg Katsu Don with Cheese

Katsu Chicken Curry with Rice

chicken teriyaki

Teriyaki Chicken with Rice

Salmon Teriyaki Don

Renkon Chips

Katsu Chicken with Rice

Karaage Chicken Donburi

Spicy Chicken Karaage

"Renkon = good food at reasonable prices.We tried this place out for the first time last week and we were satisfied. Prices were defiitely..."

Dee L

"Enjoyed the food at renkon, they're decent portions for the price point. Can't go wrong with the donburi bowls, you can even switch the rice for..."

Sophie Wang

"loves go there to have a nice lunch the food tastes authenticate and yummy，never disappointed also my new friends enjoyed too. Katsu Don curry and..."

Jenny Kan

"One of my favourite places to go for lunch with colleagues when I was working in the area not so long ago. All the meals are not over-priced for good..."

Desmond Chan

"Renkon is my partner’s favourite childhood Japanese shop for a quick and affordable meal. He loves both teppanyaki and kareage chicken. It comes..."

Bear Noms

"Had a family dinner at this place and the food was great! We ordered 5 donburi meals for 13.2 each. Would come back here. Customer service was..."

Strwbbyyy

"Love Renkon, simple, quick and affordable donburi. Only $13 per bowl and sides $6. We like ordering their curry chicken katsu, chilli miso beef,..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Great food at a great price, came out quickly and staff were lovely. The space is quaint, and not too loud which is nice. Will definitely be back!..."

Nika Marett

"I went back for the first time in ages. The vibe is the same, the staff are very friendly, I ordered a katsu curry on rice which was a lovely..."

Gus

"Very delicious and affordable donburis with large helpings of yummy vegetables. Love the Teriyaki Salmon Donburi and Renkon Chips. Great place for..."

LLL

"Can’t get better than this in terms of value for money, taste, speed and convenience. Same excellent Japanese food for a quarter of the..."

Hemant Wagh

"Delicious Japanese Food. Ordered a tempura udon. Udon noodles were at the right thickness and tempura was crispy. Environment was nice and service..."

Rosanne Choy

"Food, ambience, staff and price was just the best. Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Price was surprisingly low but that did not effect the..."

I'm Hungry

"I always come here when I feel like ordering a takeaway donburi because they never fail in taking my orders over the phone and they are very prompt...."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"A nice little place for a Japanese meal. I really wasn't up to the challenge last time hence I ordered Vegetarian Spring Rolls this time around. I..."

Adarsh Chaturvedee

"Wow! This little gem is a must visit in Parnell. Tucked away underneath the street, the ambience is warm and cozy. Staff are very polite and helpful...."

Rohit

"Very good food, great value for money, great customer service, friendly staff and decent setup underground. Exceeded my expectations but tried only 3..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"very neat business lunch, one of my first place would go. they have free hot tea and cold water. not easy to be found ( underground). average price..."

Aston Patterson

"Go to Renkon fortnightly for my Japanese food craving! Good choice of food, friendly staff and fresh ingredients. One of my favourite! My partner..."

Yenzi

"Absolute go to for dinner! Cheap but so amazingly tasty!! I get the karage chicken but change is hit Veges to stir fried ones ;) Definitely..."

Scarlett Pulham

"Came here awhile ago and ordered the karaage chicken don for takeaway. The location itself is nice and cozy although a bit dark. The chicken was..."

Emma

"My favourite go-to place. Amazing fresh Japanese donburis at a good price. Fast and friendly service. Kaarage chicken on noodle is the..."

Addy

"Really reasonable price for what you get and the location. The staff are always friendly and attentive and super polite. The actual food is fresh and..."

Aimee.

"Love the chicken teriyaki and spicy karaage yummy ... nice place to hangout it is a quick sevice and staff also friendly. The best foods if you like..."

Arief.sutan

"We came across Renkon after vigil mass just opposite. Yon is craving for a bowl of warm food, then decided to give Renkon a go. We glad we did, cheap..."

Jessica Halim

"Ordered the miso katsu chicken donburi and it was delicious. It was a self service restaurant. We had to go to the counter, order the food and pay..."

That_Girl

"I like Renkon's Donbri they are tasty and reasonable prices. Sauce Chicken Katsu Donbri is my favourite that I always have. Love the..."

Chico

"Oh man, this place is our go-to when we are craving donburi! We have tried other Renkons in Auckland but the food and atmosphere here is definitely..."

Kate Key

"Came here with a friend for lunch during the work week in Parnell. It wasn’t super busy when we got there, but there was definitely a decent crowd..."

Raymond Tiong

"I used to work a few doors away from this renkon, and had lots of dates with my then boyfriend here. We're now happily married lol.My..."

Charmaine

"Filling, simple japanese donburi done right. Our favourite is still the karaage chicken donburi, generous pieces of chicken on top of rice and salad..."

Blackpearl

"One of my favourite places of all time. Excellent food and yet it's quite affordable too. I have been here countless times and have never been..."

Leonardo Law

"Brilliant restaurant. Excellent value for money. Nothing too fancy, but clean, professional, very fresh ingredients, and bursting with flavor. We ate..."

Joel Nickels

"Haven't been to this establishment for a few years now. When we went to dinner last night, it looked like the dining area was a bit smaller than I..."

Patrick Tong

"Portion is huge. The vegetable they gave is a lot. We had teriyaki salmon don and yakiniku pork don. Both delicious! One of the cheap eat in town...."

Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)

"Just like my review on Renkon Takapuna, we love eating at this place. Our favourite is chicken sauce katsu donburi. Yummy! Perfect balance between..."

Andrean

"Tucked away in this busy Parnell centre there is this little cozy Japanese restaurant. The interior felt quite small&intimate. We ordered udon..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"All these years Renkon has always been the place where l would want to go and grab some Japanese comfort food. It's not hour fancy sashimi restaurant..."

Cupy Dee

"Cheap, fast Japanese food which is quite tasty. I don’t come here a lot but when I do, I go for the chicken katsu sauce which is good! The bowls..."

Charlene Weaver

"Very lovely place, me and my friends often come for meet up lunches and we are never disappointed. Very fair pricing and great quality fast cooked..."

Dyana Metson

"Probably the best Renkon in the city :-) Also one where you can get salmon on the menu (unlike Durham Lane - seriously?). My favourite two dishes..."

Frank

"It is always a good choice for a quick and easy dinner. Friendly staffs and fast services (they also accept phone order). I have Kaarage chicken most..."

Clara Lawrence

"Got a teriyaki chicken on noodles with soup for takeaway. Arrived there a little early and saw that it was leaking already when they were packing it...."

Jiin Lee

"Don't bypass this one, go down the stairwell into a little den of great Japanese food. Fresh, quick and cheap with large servings - ticks all the..."

Fiona M

"■ Incredibly fast■ Tasty food■ Cheap eats■ Service is ok■ Maintenance can be improvedCame here to grab a..."

FoodieOodie95

"Quick, wholesome and surprisingly tasty. My egg-katsu with chicken was substantial and kept my tummy happy.Showstopper: Excellent..."

Medium_Rare

"Had kaarage chicken. Would prefer less salad on my donburi but it's good. But still prefer The Don from the city on high street. But Renkon food is..."

Michelle Chua

"Fantastic value for money! Great sized portions and the food came super quick, which was ideal because we came here for a meal before a show. Food..."

Abbey Lissaman

"One of our favourite cheap eats in Parnell. Full of flavour and h alt by too. Their vegetables are crispy and their meat tender. Yakaniku beef is a..."

B D H

"I love this place. The service is fast and the food so great. I got the sauce katsu chicken donburi which was $12 and I couldn't finish it because it..."

India Shores

"As I'm not a fan of veggies, eating donburi will always be a little bit troublesome for me. However I tried the egg chicken katsu that i expected to..."

Michelle

"nice place to have quick lunch, the favorite dish is teriyaki salmon udon. tofu is nice to eat too. U can also try yakitori, my hubby loves..."

Flora

"Consistent concise pure essential Japanese cuisine of the highest order! Very yummy food and a nice balance of everything here! Could do with a bit..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"So good and cheap!! The best quick Japanese you can get! The Edamame is so delicious. The green tea is also free, what more can you ask for...."

Sarah Parke

"Got a take away teriyaki chicken on udon from here recently after coming home too late to cook. Service was nice and quick, price was reasonable and..."

Helena Chen

"Dined in and ordered the Miso Katsu Salmon and Renkon Chips to share. The Miso Katsu Salmon was delicious, perfectly crunchy on the outside and the..."

Victoria

"Came here for takeaways one night. I ordered the teriyaki salmon donburi with a side of miso soup. The wait time was very fast..."

Aniva Huang

"Hungry mouths after work so we were all keen to grab something outside instead of cooking the planned beef burgers. Went local and something quick so..."

BeeQueUU

"Amazing fresh food. I always get the teriyaki tofu on udon noodles. Also love the tofu salad (has lots of fresh cabbage) and the vegetarian spring..."

A

"If given a choice, go for their donburi (rice) rather than their udon (noodles). My usual is their egg katsu don, but I thought of going for udon..."

Jade Lim

"I briefly dated a man who was a decent cook. He took me here claiming it was pretty good for Jap. It was pretty good. He was right. We both..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"The food here amazing! Once you have ordered the food comes out to you really quickly and nice and hot. It's a cute little restaurant downstairs with..."

Monique Ohlson

"One of my fav lunch spots! All the meals are $12 and there's so much variety. My favs are teriyaki salmon and miso katsu. Friendly and efficient..."

Leanne Kumar

"Had some quick snacks here a couple of weeks ago. Friendly service, food came out extremely quick. Nice simple menu, decent pricing. Great..."

Where.iate

"Delicious donburi rice bowl with a generous helping of crispy chicken katsu, cabbage, carrot, tasty sauce and Japanese mayo only $12...."

Suburban Spoon

"I'm not surprised that Renkon is very popular. Quick, tasty and value for money, this is definitely the place to go if you're looking for a good..."

Priscilla Chew

"After reading all the good reviews, I decided to pay a visit to Renkon. Just like what others said this is a warm little place that provides high..."

Jim Wang

"Such a good place to go for a cheap delicious meal. Food court prices with restaurant presentation. Wine and beer in the fridge to go with your meal..."

Deena

"Great affordable, dependable and yummy place to go for a quick lunch or dinner. One of my favourite easy places to eat in the central city area. It's..."

Rachael Mooney

"Great fast food Japanese on a budget. Very filling and good value for money. Tables are limited so it may pay to go early if you want to secure a..."

Paula

"Superb little lunch spot - go here a couple of times a week - it's quick, healthy, simple and great value for money.Personal favourite is..."

Phill Dagger

"I would definitely go back to Renkon (Parnell).The place was busy on a Monday night. Together with my friend we ordered 2 donburis and 2..."

Theresa Chan

"chicken sauce katsu and chicken karagee are LEGENDARY.. always good quick service. great cheap feed..."

Rick Morgan

"Great food, great prices. Fast service and very friendly. Free Japanese tea, and free tap water but they also have soft drink/juice/alcohol for sale...."

Lauren

"Renkon is delicious, cheap and the waitress was very friendly! Would go back again and try the other menu items. The salmon teriyaki was..."

Amy A

"Renkon is amazing I had chicken sauce katsu and it was CHOICE!!!!! the best meal I have EVER had.It didn't cost much and was quick..."

Georgie

"Renkon is one of those restaurants that you can rely on to be consistent. Mains are $11 and starters and desserts $4. Even though portions could be a..."

JC Xu

"Always excellent food at renkon, thoroughly recommend this place for great prices and fantastic filling..."

Bonnie

"We went last night it was my 3rd or 4th time, the food is always GREAT! the portion is good, could be a little bigger, but still filling for $11,..."

Felicity Williams

"Would really recommend this place, we always have chicken terriyaki take-away (for almost a year now). The quality is superb, tastes great, nicely..."

Tatiana

"Real, fresh Japanese food, cooked by enthusiastic Japanese chefs. Renkon offers half-sized meals as well as full-sized meals, and the gyoza is very..."

Sonia Yoshioka-Carroll

"Been to two branches in Auckland, still satisfying. The menu is appetizing, very tasty, full of goodness, affordable and each dish is in decent size...."

Sunsetkiss27

"Heard great things about Renkon through friends and finally gave it go last night. Absolutely delightful! The staff are nice and the food comes out..."

Lucy Lim

"Renkon is quick, easy, straightforward and very tasty. You know what you're gonna get when you go there, which is delicious Japanese takeaway..."

YellowBlankets

"Delicious, cheap and filling, there's a reason why Renkon is so popular. There's a good balance of rice, vegetables and meat for a wholesome meal,..."

Heartshrooms

"My japanese isn't that good. So if you ask me what "Renkon" means, I would answer - scrumptious japanese cuisine at a price that keeps you coming..."

Danny

"good food, fast and cheap, always smile service, recommend to others about this..."

Jasmine

"I don't know anyone who doesn't like Renkon. Cheap Japanese food, not much variety, but always enjoyable and we always leave satisfied, but not..."

Pete Olds

"So many options for both meat eaters and vegetarians! We ordered the misodare tofu and potato croquette curry and enjoyed both dishes. Wonderful..."

Vickyrooo

"I love coming here, the food is always fresh and filling and it's great value for your money. My favourite is salmon misodare with extra vegetables...."

Angelica Jones

"Came here for a nice dinner. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. Staff were quick and helpful and the food was..."

Michael Davidson

"The food and customer service was so good, a to go lunch place. Just a little bit pricy for a..."

Mike Liu

"Fantastic Japanese cafe meals. Tasty, authentic and cheap and cheerful. Awesome lunch spot in Parnell. Pictures is the miso chicken. Highly..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Food, ambience, staff and price was just the best. Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Price was surprisingly low but that did not effect the..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Have been eating here for several years (dine in and take out) and consistently lovely, fresh and flavourful meals at a reasonable price. And a..."

Katie Clearwater

"I phone ordered - very nice friendly person took my order - good start, it matters. I had a misodare tofu rice donburi, miso soup and potato katsu..."

Hikurangi Blaylock

"The recent shift from Renkon to being KG Japanese has brought a slightly modified menu. Overall the experience was slightly worse the before. There..."

Fraser Killip

"Very satisfied with our meals (karaage chicken on udon $16 and katsu pork curry..."

Joie Lou

"Affordable price, good quality, real Japanese food. Quite noisy when group of people are there since its..."

Tzank Siri

"Donburi mains were good value and tasty. The sides are not as good as the mains at this place. Gyoza was a bit under fried. Karage chicken not..."

Lily Du

"Excellent simple Japanese food at an excellent price 👌.It is under new owners but food is just as good as..."

Mike Foster

"Delicious, affordable meals that will fill you up! Best value in the area. Vegetarian..."

Chris Tarpey

"I visit this place religiously. Their Katsu curry is likely one of the best you’ll find in Auckland. Consistently good, the golden curry is thick,..."

Max George

"Everything you could want. Affordable amazing food with great surface! Highly..."

clarice de toledo

Tomi Ro

Salmon and Shrimp Skewers

spring roll

Sushi Salmon Cream Cheese and Avocado

Salmon Avo Sushi Deluxe

Scampi Sushi

Assorted Seafood Sushi Deluxe

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Staff are super friendly and lovely food. Been here quite a few times now. Definitely will recommend for sushi lovers..."

Christina Joan Wijlens

"Been there 3 times in as many weeks...can't get enough of the place. Fresh food and the seafood especially the tuna is..."

Mel Lee

"Thoroughly enjoyed. .service and food selection great for a Sushi Train eatery, will be back..."

Linda Fletcher-Trautvetter

"Great place to eat so yum and cool its a place that im sure will become very..."

Michael Butler

"Had lunch today and such amazing friendly staff, great atmosphere! Sushi was so fresh and so many to choose..."

Sarah Leslie

"Service was good and food was great, il be heading back..."

Sarah Thomas

"Been here a few times since opened great experience and lovely..."

Jennifer Rihari

"Yum, fresh, friendly and fun!! Loved it & will definately be back..."

Rikki Hunia

"Awesome food as..."

Alex Davenport

"Great service and has such beautiful tasting food. Child friendly and always lots of choices. Will defiantly be..."

Kellie Scahill

"The selection of food was excellent I particularly enjoyed not feeling like I had to rush to order as it was always casually passing next to..."

Kurt Williams

"Came here for dinner with a friend and the staff was super lovely and theres lots of places to sit and there is a huge variety of sushi to choose..."

Karina

"Delicious sashimi, the fish is always so fresh. Often have to order off the menu, but once you know that’s how it works it’s fine. Have been here..."

Natalie Muir

"Nice ambiance. Very cheap and yummy one. nice for any casual occasion and nice place to grab you some nice lunch. recommend the chicken and mini..."

Vina Tipene

"One of my favourite places. I come here very often and Always great service and very friendly staff. I love the food here and is very cheap but high..."

Zara

"Cool idea but also makes it really really hard to keep your total spend down. The train is very pricey but the sushi was great so you just have to..."

Josie

"This is my first time coming to this place and it won’t be the last. Such nice staff came and checked up on us but not to the point where it is..."

Rosealee Wilson

"Lovely place for lunch - clean and friendly staff. The food is fresh and fairly priced. There is not always a big variety on the conveyor belt so..."

Natyo

"Lovely Japanese food with good portions so you can try little bits of everything. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. My go to for..."

Jennifer

"Been here a few times since it’s opened and I love it! The staff are always very friendly. I do wish they would have some more options along the..."

Kelly Smith

"Went here with my friend last night for dinner, it's a large restaurant with two conveyor belts for those busier nights.It was a bit..."

Alysha Bower

"I love this place and we go alot, some things they could improve on and its covering all plates and putting more varieties out and prehaps something..."

Chenelle Meredith

"Super fresh and delicious. Our new found love for sushi train at tomi ro northwest. Excellent friendly service. Can be a little dangerous eating here..."

Felicity Williams

"I think other negative reviews are unfair. Nearly put me off coming but glad I went. It's near new, clean, lots of seating. Food was fresh and good!..."

Warren

"Yum. I love sushi trains and this one is pretty good. Sushi is fresh and tasty. I've been twice for lunch and both times didn't disappoint. Sometimes..."

Susan

"Love it here, have been many times with friends and it is definitely a favourite of ours. Great that they have added the children's play..."

Santana Hunt

"Great fresh sushi and sushimi Good selection of chicken, noodles and other dishes Great for the kids Good service and friendly..."

Gina Harris

"Lovely place, come here all the time and we are never disappointed. The food is now being covered for hygiene and chefs are super quick at bringing..."

Wendy Brown

"When they first opened, the place was quite exciting and the conveyor belt was full on with so many different fresh options. However lately, the belt..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Delicious, fresh sushi! So many options to choose from and very well priced. Great service from the staff too! My partner and I visited for the first..."

Kim Alexander

"Really good food..loved ordering off the menu for fried scallops and skewered asparagus..saw the comment about sushi train food not being covered but..."

Jenny FVG

"Went on a Tuesday so was quiet. All options were delicious it due to lack of customers not a huge range and some sushi looked a bit sad.. service was..."

Dale

"Food was remarkable, really nice sushi and grill steak. Excellent environment for groups of friends to come or either someone who likes to have a..."

Rachel Shen

"Excellent atmosphere, family friendly, clean, tasty, creative dishes, fun experience, good service all together. You HAVE to come and experience for..."

Coffeeomg

"My favourite go to sushi place. It’s local and it’s got some of the best food. Nothing too fancy or overpriced as well. The sashimi is the bomb,..."

Trevor Meder-Crowe

"we were seated right away at a tall table next to the sushi train. we ordered only from the menu. we got the seafood udon which came with mussels and..."

ioweyouone

"Loved the quality of the food, atmosphere and overall it was an awesome experience! Scampi is one of our absolute favourite. We’ve visited at least..."

Stace

"Had not been to a Sushi Train before. Have to wonder if this style of food delivery would work for other styles of food. Was excellent Sushi, also a..."

Peter Harrison

"Quite a unique place. Never been to a lot of places like this. Can be crowded and prices are a bit up there. But it's very pleasant and delicious..."

ENKI'S FUN TECHNO STUFF (EnkiTrillionaire)

"Always yum sushi train here. Tried the seafood skewers last time I went and wasn't overly impressed. Will stick to the train from now on. Family..."

Melanie Kneebone

"Found this cute sushi spot to try whilst visiting Auckland. Sushi train had heaps of sushi dishes to choose from as well as a variety if menu items...."

Taluz 10

"Best Sushi in Auckland !! I personally high recommend this Sushi train place !! so many choices of the sushi menu and if you can’t eat raw fish or..."

Sally

"Brought my youngest (6yo) here for a date day. He loves sushi, so the discovery of the sushi train was a huge highlight for him. Delicious fresh..."

Salome Nourse

"1/ Always a lot fun, watching the dishes going past and choosing whatever takes your fancy, highly recommended. 2/ Another visit to this popular..."

cee doubleyou

"Enjoyed the experience but not for the price. Good sushi and sashimi but a bit spenny. I didn't mind paying but you can better value elsewhere. If..."

Awatea Mita

"Great atmosphere. The service was great. There was not too many choices for sushi on the train. It was a Tuesday..."

A K

"Excellent and quick service and very high quality food. Sushimi was great and the food on the train is fresh and..."

James Appleby

"Really really good and modern sushi joint. There’s something for everyone. The staff is insanely friendly and helpful. Everything was good. Nothing..."

Katie Allyn Smith

"Had a casual and relaxed dinner with friends. Nice, warm and welcoming ambience. The sushi was fresh and tasty. My favorite dish was the fried..."

Anushka Patara

Royal Horse Takeaway

Fried Chicken Cutlet Rice Set

Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Salad

Steamed rice

Spicy Chicken on Rice

Taiwan Style Tonkatsu

Spicy Bean Fish

Fried Squid Ball

Spicy BBQ Squid with Rice & Salad

"The taste originated in Taiwan and the fusion with different cuisine styles that will certainly live up to the most demanding taste buds of Kiwis,..."

Dennis Chou

"The chefs there are so handsome and the taiwanese sausages are very..."

Fei Wong

"一直都是小朋友們的最愛打卡送珍奶想說著次換個食物的照片等餐來了再照相打卡..."

May Tsai

"Always great service and great food. Generous portion at reasonable prices. Love..."

Kar Wai Chow

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Jason Li

"Absolutely love this place. It's cheap with large portions and super yummy. If you dine in you can also help yourself to miso soup too. Our favourite..."

Melanie Esterman

"Delicious, cheap and large portions. Free serve yourself miso. This outlet is small but makes really tasty foods. Service is good and wait times..."

Munchies

"This place is so good for its price! The portion sizes are pretty big and so worth it! The service was very quick especially because there was one..."

Louise

"This restaurant always soooo busy, because reasonable price and delicious taste. I always got take away and eat at home, if you dine in, you can get..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Almost once a week we would eat here. Few reasons: 1, Value for money. Owner is very generous on size of the dishes. Have been there for years,..."

Fiona Yao

"I ordered fried chicken katsu and fish ball soup. It was a huge portion and at an unbeatable price too. I would definitely return some other..."

Ven

"This place has been open for a while and no wonder why! Quality stays the same and the freshness is there to match. Very well price and you also get..."

Albert Fu

"My husband and I miss Taiwanese food so much and we have tried several Taiwanese restaurant, this must be in the top three!! Strongly..."

Yaya Chang

"The Taiwanese sausage. Sorry doesn't look super fancy in a take away box but it does taste very good. love the sausage with a bit of sweet taste LOL..."

Leon01

"Food : 4/5Price : 5/5Atmosphere : 4/5Service : 5/5The interior of this place is very outdated but it is spotlessly..."

Jay

"Very convenient, very tasty, very heavy. The meals are very big, lots of different surprises too. Price was $10-$15 per meal. Gangster..."

Tony Ma

"Dear,I am interested in obtaining any position at your company. I hear that there are several openings in company and would like to offer my services..."

Wang Irene

"Good cheap filling meal. Dishes are only about $12. The fried chicken, Japanese chicken and beef noodle soup are highly recommended. The stinky..."

Duke_meko

"I took my aunty to this and she loved it so much. We ordered beef noodles, fried chicken combo and deep fried oysters. You can help yourself with 2..."

KL

"I came here like five years ago, decor is still outdated but food is so nice! Very pretty and well presented and yummy! We ordered the braised beef..."

Heidi

"One of the best Taiwanese spots I've been to.The price is very cheap for what you get. The quality of the food is reasonable and the quantity is..."

Bryan Chan

"I have drove past the shop for so many times before and I have never realized that this is actually a taiwanese shop. Decided to give it a try today...."

Chiny Chin Chin

"A busy, no fuss Taiwan "fast food" in Auckland. The sizes are really decent and my favourite is the crispy chicken on rice. The pork mince on rice is..."

Christian

"Good food ,good service, but do watch out for the slippery floor , specially if you have baby , but the shop do need a bit of rearrange of the..."

Eva00

"Comfortable and satisfying, it felt like eating home-cooked meals. We ordered the japanese style chicken katsu curry and the taiwanese chicken cutlet..."

Blackpearl

"One of my favourite places to go to as the dishes are tasty and cheap. Service is not bad. Place needs to be decorated to have a good ambiance...."

HungryRunner

"Traditional Taiwanese food, possibly one of our family favourites . We never leave without the Taiwanese style pork cutlet, pork trotters and soya..."

Food 24/7

"The best Taiwanese food in Auckland !!Makes me feel like Im home!Highly recommended the "Beef noodles soup", "Teriyaki chicken on rice" and..."

Su Yu Ting

"If you want cheap eats, this is a good place to go to in three kings. I would have never noticed this place if my friend didn't tell me about it...."

ShoRt

"It one of my favorite place for dinner, Taiwanese cusine. Pork chop on rice and beef noodle soup. All the meal is very tasty good portion as..."

Love Food

"We ordered 3 meals and they were tasty, you can get a free drink when you check in Facebook, it's a taiwanese restaurant and it make perfectly the..."

I'm A Foodie

"I often drive past this cafe and its always full so I thought I would check it out today.I ordered the crispy chicken $10 although busy I only..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

@farepl

"The dining experience at this establishment is quite pleasant; the food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. The service is consistently prompt,..."

Harry F

"I have been to this restaurant twice and each time myself and husband enjoyed it. The food is always delicious and generous portions, if you dine in..."

Srikandi M

"I drove past this place at least 2000 times in the past 19 years but never went in. Heard this place from a friend and noticed that it is actually a..."

浩哥-奥克兰

"Generous portion, for the pork and chicken cutlet rice, I wasn’t expecting there will be so much vege on the sides. They provided a lot of egg in..."

Zoe Zhu

"My family has been here for Taiwanese meal several times. The set meal is good and fairly priced. Beef noodle is delicious with nuggets of beef. The..."

Hong Pan

"Very convenient, very tasty, very heavy. The meals are very big, lots of different surprises too. Price was $10-$15 per meal. Gangster monies..."

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"authentic taiwanese food, recommend fried chicken, others taste also excellent. meal is served in large portion with 4 types of vege, very healthy..."

carina chang

"Another good choice for craving Taiwanese foods. Reasonable price set menu with choices of rice and noodles. Taiwanese street foods are also very..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Royal horse is my favourite takeaway restaurant! Their portions are huge and price is friendly. Try out the pork/chicken or the combination cutlet on..."

woojidaa

"Good food. Huge portion with enough vege. Soup is too sweet, not my type. Envirement is so so. But good value for money for a quick meal. Will come..."

m m

"Local Taiwanese food. Big portions, great taste. Unfortunately prices have risen a bit lately. Free soup if dining in. Closes..."

Jimmy Chan

"Very good value, delicious and reasonably priced. Clean surroundings and friendly, efficient service. Highly..."

Tina Cheung

"Food is 100% top quality! Prices are not too bad either! Only challenge I have is when I order, the person on the line has trouble understanding..."

K KK

"Great value, very tasty food, generous portions. My favourite local..."

Kyle Glass

"I honestly can't eat them all on my own. For those who were born with a relatively smaller stomach, I would suggest to just order one main and have..."

Zoe Chen

"Generous portion and tasty meals. You won't be disappointed even randomly oeder from menu. If you don't have a roomy stomach better prepare your own..."

紐西蘭絨鼠NZ Chinchilla

"Honestly hands down the best Taiwanese “fast food” like a bento style restaurant where they give you 3 side dishes when you order the fried..."

Alex SY Tan

"Yum, although takeaway was average due to the huge amount of sauce my meal was covered with ! Certainly ask for no sauce. Looking forward to eating..."

C W

"Cheap and cheerful Taiwanese food, the deep fried chicken cutlet on rice is the star dish, it’s not too oily not too dry and comes with some side..."

Coco Litten

Hokkaido Restaurant & Bar

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

"Lovely fresh ingredients. The miso salmon hotpot was especially delicious. Service was fast despite it being..."

Linda Lin

"I ordered once from Hokkaido during lockdown and was not disappointed and thus was the first restaurant that I went back to after level 3 ended and I..."

Elaine Yeoh

"The food and ambiance is very authentic. :) The food is tasty and we were very lucky to get a table with a booth without a booking. (Try turning up..."

Felicia

"Green tea ice cream is so good..."

Chanelle Taylor

"I would say the best Japanese restaurant in this part if the city by far. A broad authentic menu. Friendly staff. I always have Grilled Oysters,..."

Bai.Yuanshan.90

"We went there with family friends ( 10pp) over Queen’s birthday and were completely blown away by the standard and variety of food. I should have..."

Ymg King

"Kid-friendly restaurant. Good customer service and value for money. Their food and service never disappoint. This is one of our family's fave..."

Cheekycc

"Lovely and friendly authentic Mt Wellington Japanese restaurant. We had a few dishes hat we’re all great, even the kids enjoyed their time and..."

Onyxgallon

"Had a pleasant experience here. We had the pork katsu, salmon yam yam grill and the eggplant, all of which were very good. The waitress was also very..."

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"This place is sooooo good, such a hidden gem since it’s not in a central location. Their dishes are all excellent and very friendly staff. Highly..."

Bonnie Hu

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceMarvellous Japanese Restaurant in Mt Wellington.I’ve been..."

곰정안

"Our favourite local restaurant loved by all of our friends and family that have dined here. The lunchtime bento boxes are delicious especially the..."

June Robinson

"Went here for a birthday just before Christmas. They have a big menu containing many Japanese sharing dishes and platters to individual meals, we..."

LOONA

"We love coming here because there’s a huge variety of Japanese food to choose from. They have all kinds of hot pot, seafood, chicken dishes, salad,..."

Aimee.

"Super fast friendly service. We had a variety of dishes really well presented and tasted great. Recommend requesting a big table. Totally enjoyable..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"We had a Christmas catchup here for lunch today, we order so many food and all of them are amazing, not just looking good as the menu but so yummy, I..."

Qqw800

"We had takeaways from here tonight and have to say a 4/5! The service was amazing and the food even better! We had the chicken teriyaki Don 5/5,..."

Beccs

"I loved the presentation of the place, everything was incredibly clean and tidy. We sat in a nicely decorated cubicle. I had a teriyaki sushi roll,..."

Steamed Hams

"Late Dinner on a Friday night, 3 Adults and a Child Value: 3/5If you are willing to pay for quality than place is for you. But you..."

Sarah

"Pleasant Japanese restaurant located in Mt Wellington.We had a wide range of dishes.Fried tofu: the flavour was nicely balanced and tofu..."

Tony Shi

"Hokkaido seems to be always busy.Why? Good food, well priced, efficient service.We ordered quite a variety this time:1. Sashimi..."

Jade Lim

"Sushi rolls are tasty, but slightly expensive. Staff are very friendly and meals were very authentic to Japan. Would recommend their..."

SJ

"Wow! What a night we had! -- We went out to Hokkaido for my husband's birthday. We were absolutely floored by the food, service & ambiance! It..."

Katharine Ashton

"Absolutely delicious food with generous portions. They have a wide variety of choices on the menu to suit everyone's taste. I always leave this..."

Food.review.nz

"Lovely food, great value and prompt friendly service. I come here a lot and never have anything major to complain about. In this instance, the beef..."

Miss M

"Not my number one Japanese place and quite expensive for the area, I’ll admit I didn’t come here with the highest of expectations and it was to..."

Medium_Rare

"Came here after getting off the motorway on Waitangi Day for dinner. You’re hit with it’s oriental furniture and table layout; it’s very..."

Oksana Zhang

"Amazing food, attentive and great service, and lovely environment! Would recommend booking in advance to secure yourself a seat as they..."

Real Slug

"Was hungry for Japanese Sashimi goodness... Hunger satisfied....Friendly service....So many varieties too..A..."

John Kaa

"I’ve been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. The food I’ve tried is great and the service is excellent. It’s a small..."

Sara Mousa

"The chicken fried rice, chicken karaage and tempura are my go to. Good value for money, however the chicken teriyaki is quite a small portion for the..."

Marissa Chellan

"This place is busy and good if u do a reservation. We do enjoy the food especially the squid. The service is good and pleasant...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Hokkaido is one of our family's favourite restaurant. Excellent and friendly staff, nice ambience and great food. We have been dining here for a..."

888bing888

"Lunch bento sets are ok priced. Not expensive but not the cheapest either. The bento has all your bento essentials like tempura, sushi and the main..."

I_like_pickles

"Love the food, especially fish taksut, salmon box, fried tofu, bacon and prawn BBQ . Now visit the place once every two weeks. Waitresses are..."

Zhangnan

"Consistently good service with food made fresh to order. Tried the teriyaki beef lunch box which was very reasonably priced. Again everything freshly..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Pretty close to the food we had in Japan. Great menu with a large variety of options. Prompt, attentive and friendly service Couldn't find any fault..."

Vikram

"Haven't been to this outlet for a while, decided to come back to have dinner last night. Made a reservation just before we arrived...."

Patrick Tong

"Been here a lot of times for about 2 years , it used to be a lot better, the squid use to be the best thing on the menu but they have changed the..."

Brittany McCrystal

"The food is okay (average) but the staff is super friendly and helpful.If I can choose, probably this place will not be my first preference if I..."

Andrean

"Food was served to us in less than 30 mins in a busy lunch hour. We've been here a couple of times now. Celebrated a friends birthday as well. They..."

Malia

"Have come here a few times , If you know what your ordering and are really experienced in Japanese style food you'll get a. Pretty reasonable feed..."

MARCUS KILT

"This has been a good Japanese restaurant for lunch for a while, consistent, well priced and nice food, service is always good and bento boxes are the..."

Cesar Luis

"A nice tiny restaurant with friendly and smiley staff. We ordered soft shell crab, mixed rolls, salmon avocado rolls, grilled brinjal, and sesame ice..."

Alana

"Bit cramped and crowded when very busy, but the staff were friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Lovely big menu and we enjoyed..."

Claudia Serra

"We haven't eaten the whole day, so feel quite famished by 2:30pm. We were around the area and decided to have Jap for a super late lunch. We got..."

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"Stopped by for dinner. Was going for the steak but had a change of heart and went for Asian cuisine instead. Nice setup. Polite staff that explains..."

Jay

"I have been here twice now and would definitely return! The atmosphere is fantastic as they have booths; which makes the dining experience more..."

Shell

"Gotta try Hokkaido out! They never let me down with all the yummy dishes and great customer service:) Even when they are very busy food comes out..."

Welovefood

"Great ambience, great waitstaff and most importantly delicious food. Each n every booth is decorated differently but tastefully. The food is served..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"This place is fantastic! It has wonderful, friendly staff, a relaxed atmosphere and the food is great value. We came early, however the restaurant..."

Koryn

"Turned up here recently for a late-ish lunch. Ordered a bunch of things. Pork, prawn tempura, salad, beers.Good fast service. Good tasty food...."

Richard Sharpe

"Great place to have lunch or dinner. Seatings are very nice and always a good time with few friends sharing few plates of Japanese food. I love the..."

Las Akurugoda

"Hokkaido is conveniently located to our house, so we do frequent alot. It's reasonably priced, the food is pretty consistent and service is always..."

Mezza

"Was in the mood for Japanese food and stumbled upon this place. The dinner menu is reasonably priced however I was hoping for more of a set meal..."

Karen

"Great service, food came so quickly and was full of flavour! Very reasonable pricing and good to go to with your family or just a quick lunch during..."

Tania Li

"Great ambiance and good food! Had Sashimi don, Sushi rolls and other stuff can't remember but it was delicious! Next time visit for sure. Friendly..."

Neel Boppana

"We had a very pleasant experience when dining at Hokkaido tonight .We ordered Sashimi, beef tataki, mix sushi, sukiyaki pot, fried noodle,..."

Cupy Dee

"Everything in this place is awesome :) the ambience, the food, the service. Highly recommend the sushi and their beef sizzling plate! Great options..."

Athena

"Had a quick lunch here with colleages a few weeks ago. I had karage chicken with miso and rice. Very satisfied afterwards. Great location that..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Really nice resturaunt, though a bit expensive for lunch options. I've had most of their sashimi, their eel, and their katsu don. All very well..."

Catherine Spitzbart

"If you're looking for an authentic japanese dining experience then this is the place for you -- food-wise and ambiance-wise.Staff were..."

Alix

"Had take always from here a couple of times friendly staff Spot take away was served up In tidy containers-it's rare to find Japanese that does take..."

Chloe-Mae

"This place serves similar food to Nishiki. The restaurant is a lot smaller. Looking at the menu the prices seem to be higher than Nishiki and..."

Candii Cao

"I came here with my partner for dinner. We got a few plates of mixed sashimi (white fish, tuna and salmon) They were served beautifully and..."

Annette Wong

"Our favourite place to eat. Everytime we have dinner here we leave with a smile on our face. Staff are friendly and food exceptional. The squid..."

Yoyo

"Walked in for 2 and got a seat right before the bookings. I love the small plates and the fresh ingredients. Light and crispy vege tempura was great..."

Carl Greenstreet

"Hidden gem! A friend and I visited a couple of days ago and it was fantastic. They managed to find us a table immediately despite being a Sunday with..."

SS

"Stopped by for lunch. We ordered a dish each and a few to share.I ordered the sukiyaki and was able to choose between rice or udon. We..."

Benedict Uy

"Based in Mt Wellington it's very conveniently located for travelling from the eastern suburbs. The times I have visited the service has been super..."

Laura Hunt

"Been three years since my last visit. Not sure why as I have enjoyed this resturant everytime. Seating can be difficult as it grew popular. Staff are..."

BeeQueUU

"Excellent atmosphere good food with average price. Great customer service and staff are very helpful. The place is packed we didnt have a reservation..."

Reg Chand

"This is our go-to place for Japanese cuisine. My all-time favourite food is Salmon and the sashimi is always good. First time I tried eggplant was..."

Fare Henry

"Me and my husband didn't expect much the first time we ate here, but now It's been our 3rd visits (in a month) there! we've been trying several menus..."

Kristi Tansilia

"This place is tastefully decorated inside despite it being in a rather average looking block of shops, the serving sizes are really good and it's..."

Heartshrooms

"HOKKAIDO restaurant is a very good restaurant, food is beautiful and price is good as well, very friendly customer service, I will come back..."

Edison Hao

"Always come here for lunch. Such great value for money and absolutely delicious. The service is always very good, the people are friendly, the..."

Ange I

"This is a cute little place with very friendly staff! Friends and I always go for lunch and the lunch boxes are perfect for a Friday treat!..."

Courtney Maloyd

"I've been at Hokkaido many times before and I had the best experience this weekend. It was a shared dinner, so my friends(all foodies) & I..."

STRADS

"Great! Table for 6, amazing spread of food. Loved it! Service great, food amazing. I would totally recommend for small plates of Japanese greatness!..."

Lisa Helmling

"I come here quite often for dinner. Affordable price +!good service. The grilled mussel cheese Mayo was very yummy😋 Sukiyaki & Salmon hot pots..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Yum!Did not realise there was such a wonderful Japanese restaurant in Ellerslie before last week when I visited.We ordered 2 main..."

Where.iate

"Amazing service and wonderful food. Always fresh and flavorsome. My favorite dish is the grilled Oysters. The staff are friendly and helpful, great..."

Steph Wells

"My husband and i had our very first date here. Beautifully presented authentic food. The variety and portion sizes are great for sharing and the..."

Sheree Buttery

"A nice Japanese place to go for a date or something nicer than a normal eat, there is nice views at the end of the room. The food was good and was..."

HJ

"I would put Hokkaido as the best value Japanese restaurant on the east side. Lots of choice on the menu.. plum wine, hot sake.. the works. This is..."

Aaron

"Really accommodating staff, really yummy food. I'm basically addicted to Hokkaido it's great. It's generally always full so I don't think it's a..."

Erin Hall

"Went here for lunch with a friend. On arrival we were greeted nicely and seated in a booth of choice. The waitress was very nice, however there was..."

Sophia O-W

"As you enter, you are greeted by friendly staff and led to the seat right away.Initially my expectation of the place wasn't too high..."

Sylvielle

"I was here with my friends, and we all enjoyed the food very much. The presentation was beautiful, and the set lunches were very filling. The..."

FlyingMonkey

"I love this place, and the only thing I miss about my last home was how close it was to Hokkaido! The food is all amAzing, and I have never had..."

Kerensa Robertson

"I'm actually surprised that several people have written poor reviews.We went tonight for the first time. Mainly for the yakatori. Between..."

Donna Thompson

"After reading all the reviews I was surprised to see some customers have had a bad experience. Obviously the owners have had a read as well and have..."

Alan Parker

"Been here a couple of times and so far everything i've tasted has been really good. The cheesy salmon and teriyaki chicken are particular favourites...."

Lee V

"I've been here a few times and every time it has been a great experience. The staff are incredibly polite. The food is good. What more could you ask..."

Charlie Wu

"After being completely ignored at another restaurant up the road, we walked down to Haikkado. This place was a breath of fresh air! The service was..."

Emma

"We had an another excellent meal here. Flounder was absolutely delicious and beef and prawns and bacon. This time the staff were very efficient and..."

RM

"I come here all the time for lunch when in Auckland.I always find the food to be good, fresh fish sashimi and delightful service.They also..."

Dave

"Been here many times now and always a good meal at a reasonable price. Service can be hit and miss but in my experience not so bad that it would..."

Kay

"My partner and I come here all the time, it's awesome food and friendly staff are very welcoming. We turned up with out bookings a few times and have..."

Shenaye

"Loved it!!! great atmosphere, friendly staff & best off all a great variety of delicious food at great prices. I live in Papakura & don't..."

Sally Laurie

"Lovely fresh food, great range, great tastes. What a pleasure it was to eat..."

Warren Butler

"Celebrated my birthday here! it's such a lovely little place - gr8 food and the staff are so friendly. Would definitely go there again - highly..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"This is our favourite Japanese place to go! They have booths down the back of the restaurant which fit six people perfectly. They have friendly staff..."

Nicky

"This review is based on the lunch menu at Hokkaido - I haven't been here for dinner in a long time. The lunch menu is very reasonably priced and has..."

Rice & Kai

"We ordered the beef fillet, Isame and Tempura Vegetables The food was perfect possibly a little salty, definitely need to order rice with your meal..."

Brent Mattock

"Authentic Japanese kitchen. Very good quality/price..."

Valentine G.

"One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Reasonable price and tasty food. While most of the dishes are very delicious, I wouldn’t..."

H RY

"We wanted to try an authentic style Japanese restaurant and we found it here. We order 6 plates of the menu including sushi, sashimi, squid, chicken,..."

Reuben Lankshear

"Our favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland! The quality and taste is guaranteed. Prime beef is so succulent and the fried rice is full of flavour!..."

king ymg

"Nice atmosphere, great staff. We changed an order some minutes after ordering and they were happy to change it for us. Different menu for lunch and..."

Andy Garcia

"All of the stuff we ordered (and we have ordered and tried most of the items on the menu across different visits) are on point! Never had one that I..."

Mia Acedilla

"Good food, but a bit pricey. They really should clean the bathroom vent. Pretty..."

Nicholas Knowlton

"the overall experience is fine, except the sashimi boat. all of us are waiting for the boat coming, and we confirmed with staff that the sashimi..."

carina chang

"Our family have been to Hokkaido many times. Their food is always good and the staff are accommodating. Nice views out over Stonefields & good..."

Julian McCracken

"Nice chilled atmosphere. Great service, fast to get our dishes put, beautiful food, lovely fresh seafood,..."

Sharleen Peteru

"I paid $22 I think for the sashimi don. With that price, I kinda expect more fish variety or bigger portion. Slightly disappointed with size...."

Wyns Yu

Moto Sushi Bar

Chicken Katsu Donburi

"I’ve been to moto sushi in Parnell probably half a dozen times and got sushi every time. Haven’t tried anything else on their menu so can’t..."

Chris Khoo

"Came to Moto Sushi Bar for dinner one night. I ordered the chicken salad and it was good but the avocado was so hard and wasn't ripe at all which I..."

Karina

"Moto Sushi Bar is the damn best. I went there with my now ex boyfriend for the first time because I've heard so much about it and see so many people..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"I love this place! One of my favourite go-to Japanese places for bento boxes, great value, delicious and the staff are very friendly. Every time I go..."

Lucy

"This was a beautifully decorated venue. We chose a chicken sushi roll, and a 5 piece salmon sashimi, each dish came with a bowl of miso soup. The..."

Steamed Hams

"First visit to Moto Sushi Bar today !came here today with my little one and loved the food.& the staff are so friendly ❤️ thanks for the yummy..."

Velia Zaiiden

"Came here for dinner with friends on a Monday. Hearing good things I had high expectations. The food was yummy but it just felt like..."

SpoonMe

"Great small Japanese place, just like Tokyo! Great food, good service (when not busy). I have been a couple of times and will be back. Try the..."

Colin Campbell

"This is written from an international students point of view. Starting of I thought this place was going to be a little too expensive, and in my..."

Ingvild Westby

"Nice Japanese restaurant. Menu includes a wide range of dishes and also serves alcohol. Price range: not too expensive but not cheap. Restaurant is..."

Cammy L

"If you love Japanese food and you love chicken teriyaki, then you have to get yourself a chicken bento from motto! The service here is quick and..."

Emily Cryer

"I had the agedashi tofu and teriyaki salmon. The service was super fast and good portion sizes. Salmon seemed a little over-cooked but other than..."

Lizzie

"The beef Ramen was the best ramen I have ever had!! The broth was delicious and super flavoursome. The Miso soup was also lovely! Cute little place!..."

Mereaina Robinson

"Amazing fast service.Friendly staff.Great quality tasting food, I never leave disappointed. Highly recommend this small Japanese..."

NZ C

"We snuck in just before closing one night and promptly ordered a selection of sushi backed up with some plum wine. All promptly arrived fresh from..."

Todd

"We ate lunch here on a Saturday. Moto has eat in and takeaway so while we waited for our food there was a dribble of customers buying premade sushi..."

Gus

"I’ve been meaning to come to Moto for a while now. This Korean-owned Japanese restaurant has a decent range on their menu but nothing too special...."

Raymond Tiong

"Moto is a wonderful place if you're craving delicious salmon sushi! I get their salmon roll regularly and it's great every time! They make it up very..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Had an awesome Jap cuisine night with my friend there. We ordered donkatsu box, salmon combination and teriyaki...."

Yuki Ding

"Sushi moto is easily one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. It's the perfect place to have a quick meal out as the service is always fast and..."

Kate DEatz

"Yummy, cheap, filling and large portions! Probably one of my new favourite Japanese spots, plus the food comes out so quickly too. I..."

Charlene Weaver

"Very busy when my wife and I walked in. Friendly staff. Very efficient! Very impressed with the service. Food came out quickly. Restaurant isn't big...."

Patrick Tong

"I adore Sushi Moto, it's such a cute little place in such an easy location on Parnell road! I come here all the time, the service is so quick so it's..."

Victoria

"Easily one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. The atmosphere is great, as it's a bit tucked away from the street, and the service is always..."

Kristen

"Standard simple good quality Japanese food. Really satisfying and yum, such a cute place hidden away from everything. Fast good service also !..."

Laura Ransome

"Moto has fast become one of my favourite places in Auckland to go for a simple Japanese meal. They serve meals on a budget while..."

Ben Ch

"Came here with my family, since we heard good reviews about this place. Ordered the chicken, fish and beef dinner box for $19 each, and a side dish..."

Kirsten

"The tuna is fresh and it isn't 90% rice so i really like eating here. The fish they use are all fresh and they don't water down the miso soup like..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Love this place! Always quick, clean, affordable, fresh and delicious, and they have friendly staff. My favourite meal is the sashimi..."

Vanessa King

"We go there once a week at least. They have the best sushi, dinamite is our favorite. Really fresh and delicious sashimi. It is cozy and has a great..."

Alana Balzana

"One of my favourite quiet restaurants to visit. The gyoza fried dumplings are a must have for me here. Staff are always friendly and orders are..."

Lucy

"I went to Moto Sushi Bar in Parnell to try the sushi there. I've heard so many rave reviews of the bar and decided to go. I got there and ordered the..."

Eggster Eats

"Great little sushi shop! The dynamite flavour (spicy salmon) is great as is the teriyaki chicken. The people are lovely too. Highly recommend..."

Petra Pearce

"Have gone to Moto for years now and never disappoints. Very quick service and friendly staff. Usually order the chicken and avocado sushi or the..."

Georgia Eady

"Moto is one of my absolute favourites! Service is great, food is fresh and flavoursome, and great value for money ( I highly recommend the chicken..."

Brittany Montana

"Got this for take always upon finishing work late and feeling lazy- food took AGES to be made, but it was worth the wait. Got salmon nigiri, karat..."

Chloe-Mae

"First time here. Service was very good. Staff was nice and friendly. Sashimi were nice and thick. But the fish in the sushi rolls were too..."

Queena

"I go regularly and there is always delicious food, friendly staff cheap byo corkage to top it off. Does help to book as it's very popular with the..."

Ellaura O'Brien

"Moto Sushi Bar is an underground restaurant. I like the look and design of the place. The staff were friendly and one came up to greet us and showed..."

Rachel

"I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I like to think of myself as an experienced sushi taster. Out of all the sushi I've eaten, Moto is hands down..."

Mariamjafer

"Have been going to Moto Sushi for years and have never been disappointed. The veges are always fresh, and meat tasty. My personal favorite is the..."

Bella Lily

"I'm a frequent visitor to Moto for lunch over the last year (2013), especially for their salmon avocado roll which is not only cheaper than any other..."

Vanessa Moodley

"I absolutely love Moto. It is my favorite little local restaurant. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious! The meals are prepared quickly..."

Julia Jefferd

"If going for lunch get there early so that you can sit outside.Great stock standard Japaness food with polite service.Worth a..."

David Boshier

"Have been several times to Moto. Its been consistently good both eating in and takeaway. Can highly recommend the Dynamite & Beef Sushi rolls...."

Brent

"I have only tried the sushi but it is the best ive ever had, Chicken teriyaki and the beef which has alittle tempura in it, are my favs. We work at..."

Chwanita

"I'm so pleased to have discovered this little Japanese oasis tucked away downstairs on Parnell Rd.High quality, beautifully presented food...."

Blythe Biel

"Most amazing sushi..."

Jan

"Sashimi was very good. Beef donburi was also really good. Nice combination of..."

Allan C

"Love Moto sushi so much, it’s been my go-to sushi restaurant for years now. The staff are lovely, the sushi is fresh and delicious. Highly..."

Tessa J

"Great place Japanese food and service authentic. My friend and I visited after gym for a dinner and the lovely owners were very accommodating and..."

Curtain Creations

"Great cozy spot for dinner with loved ones - good selection of Japanese dishes including nigiri, udon, ramen, tempura etc. I got the salmon bento box..."

Jennifer Zhou

"We went to this shop before lockdown. The shop quite busy at evening time. The prices is quite high but not bad. Food is beautiful. Service is great..."

Rung -Ch -Rung

"Keep coming back for the sushi! The food is super fresh & the dynamite roll is to die for. Friendly & quick service, a bit of a hidden gem! Can't..."

Hannah Roberts

"I love this vibe, my daughter and I have been going for years for our catch ups, epic your open on a Monday night..."

Susie Spiller

"We randomly looked up this place on google guide and it worths the price! A hidden gem on Parnell road. The tempura is yummm that we had to order a..."

Samantha Hau

"My absolute fave local spot! Moto always provides fresh sushi, delicious bento boxes with such fantastic quick..."

Greta Anderson

"Cute little restaurant! Our go to spot for Friday lunches, great selection, we particularly enjoy the eel box, salmon sashimi box and sashimi box!..."

Gloria Wu-Anderson

"Been coming here for over 10 years. Allways good fresh..."

Jimmy Fitzpatrick

"Massive fan of the chicken bento! Have been coming here for years and highly recommend to all James Ashwin Kakapo Business..."

James Ashwin

"Very private space and peaceful environment to have..."

Catherine Chee 卡特林徐

"Their salmon sashimi is always the best! Fresh and good..."

Rida Narida

"Very nice little place at Parnell, quality food and..."

Irina Iris

"I have been coming here for the last good 9 years now. This family business is welcoming with enhancing decoration that makes the experience pleasant..."

Silene Pedron

Yuzu

Traditional Yuzu Bento

Teriyaki Chicken

Sashimi Combo Donburi

Bibimbab

Takoyaki

Tempura Oysters and the Bridge

Spicy Pork

Karaage chicken

Combined Large Sashimi

Agedashi Tofu

Asahi Dry Zero

Prawn Tempura

Soft Shell Crab Tempura

"We ordered the duet bridge which is a platter of assorted sashimi/sushi roll/nigiri/kaarage/tempura. I was blown away by the presentation. And it..."

Tiny Sized Foodie

"It's always a delicious and welcoming experience at Yuzu, would highly recommend..."

Je'maine Booth

"I really like Yuzu and eat here regularly. The vegetarian tempura sushi roll is my go-to along with the veggie dumplings. It’s a nice atmosphere..."

Jessia

"Traditional Japanese restaurant on Ponsonby Road.Good for a quick and causal feed. The suzuyaki pot was decently portioned and..."

Lucy

"We sometimes come here for lunch but last night went for my wife's birthday. It was a great evening with very very fresh sashimi, fab gyoza and a..."

Stu

"Very nicely plated food. The bento box is beautifully presented with an array of colours.Sashimi was fresh and the tempura was crispy...."

I_like_pickles

"Yuzu is a trusty dinner location for quality Japanese at a reasonable price. Some of my favourite dishes are the beef sizzling plate, the karaage..."

Emma Kostanich

"Reasonably priced Japanese food in Ponsonby with all the standard menu items you'd expect to see at a Japanese restaurant. I ordered the..."

Charlene Weaver

"Great BYO, AMAZING food! Would add photos but the food didn't last long enough! The beef Yakiniku and Chicken Karaage were our favorites. ..."

Neil Macdonald

"Surprisingly exceeded our expectations - good food, ideal portions, lovely service.Went there on a Friday evening (around 6pm) and Yuzu is..."

Jade Lim

"Yuzu is one of those spots if you blink, you'll miss it. Tonight is the first time I have ever seen this tiny restaurant...tucked away next to Chapel..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Hidden gem alert. Very unassuming from the outside, sort of place you walk past while looking for something else. But don't be fooled my amateur..."

Frank

"A nice 'cheap eats' in the heart of Ponsonby given the standard in this area. Japanese decor with good ambience. Service is really..."

ShoRt

"Just had dinner here with some friends, and yes, it's another overpriced Japanese restaurant in Ponsonby. But the food is actually really good! Small..."

L.E.N.S

"Dinner was delicious! I decided to get something other than sushi (usually what I get at japanese restaurants) so I settled for the wafu beef. It was..."

Jessica Li

"It was surprisingly quiet on a Friday night so we got a table right away. The ladies at Yuzu are always so lovely, attentive and friendly...."

Food 24/7

"One of my favourite Japanese sit-down restaurants in Auckland and a great location for a feed before a night out on Ponsonby Road. Also very..."

Kezia Lynch

"Had the delicious sizzling tofu plate which came with one of the best miso soups I've ever had. Left with a happy warm glow inside my stomach. Thank..."

A

"Amazing how the Japanese take simple foods and make them taste and look so delicate! The tataki here was absolutely amazing! And you can't go wrong..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"My first time back to Yuzu in a while and it was delicious! We ordered the karrage chicken and the gyoza!! Karrage chicken is the best! Juicy and..."

Moodyfoodie

"Sashimi, takoyaki, gyoza, oysters in tempura and seaweed salad were all excellent.Service was quick, attentive and friendly.A cosy ambiance..."

Anya Duxfield

"I think this is my fav Japanese place in Ponsonby! Continuous good food. The restaurant is on the small side but is cosy and would still fit small..."

HJ

"REVIEW for Yuzu SYMONDS street. $12.50 salmon and avo sushi is always fresh and delicious very filling for one person, takeout. I've eaten in too,..."

Jzizzle

"Amazing place! The best Japanese food I've ever had. Friendly staff with excellent service! We had Trio boat and chicken udon soup. I will..."

김선영

"Great sashimi - really fresh and great quality fish. Friend had an Eggplant salad which was fantastic too and curries a good size and very friendly..."

Natasha Furness

"Staff are happy and friendly. My meal was teriyaki tofu. I ate the whole meal:) tasty byo type place very low..."

Jazz Wilson

"The best Japanese food i've had in Auckland. We went with a group of 6 of us and though it was very busy they kindly squeezed us in, no problem...."

Mon Hollows

"Menu mania asked me to write a review of a restuarant we did like as a comparative to the review we gave of Asahi in Whangarei. Well if you you'd..."

Jon Vincent

"Yuzu has gradually become my favorite Japanese restaurant in Auckland, even if the head cook/owner is actually Korean. But he trained in Japan and..."

Steve Ballantyne

"Yuzu is one of my favourite places to dine! I have been here quite few times and the food is always the best! and so is the service! I would..."

Chand Komal

"We go to Yuzu regularly and it's always fantastic. Lovely service and the food is always delicious! We look forward to visiting again soon. I'm..."

Jacob

"The food was really nice and the place is well located and quite quiet. The reason its quiet is the only downside is that its totally unlicensed and..."

Lou

"Updated review: Have been here at least five times now and every time I have been back the food and service have always been excellent. Previous..."

LucyGoosey

"We ate a boat in Yuzu! 😂 Opening the door for years of history, it is one of the Must Go in Ponsonby. Small Japanese style venue, but it's..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"The Japanese food here is very nice and fresh. Prices are more expensive than others though. Food was out pretty quickly and service was good...."

Raymond Goh

"Delectable sushi! Perfectly balanced and portioned 🍣 The staff are so lovely - from wait staff to front or house to chefs - all such gems! The..."

Syd Eats

"The food was pretty good, and the service was warm, friendly and wuicl. I like the ambience and the..."

Nathan

"All the food we ordered was very good. Struggled to finish all the food. Friendly and patient..."

Allan C

"Yum! The Boat + 2 rolls was good to share between 4 people. My favourite part was the sashimi on the boat. Super fresh and..."

Elaine Ang

"Me n my wife had lunch in this restaurant for lunch, the food is top grade !!, tempura is spot on, also the aburi salmon sushi is very tasty. Love..."

Byron Leung

"Just discovered this restaurant tonight - it was EXCELLENT! Food fantastic and brilliant service - great welcome and very attentive. Everything we..."

Lee Martelli

"Great food and service. Strongly recommend. Big portion for 4 people-Trio boat. Other dishes are great as..."

Kristen Jung

"Service was quick and delightful. Food was delicious, and the bridge was perfect for sharing between two..."

Gina Taylor

Masako

"Incredible owners, really friendly and food never disappoints!..."

Kelsey Rowe

"Been here many times and always love their sushi which were so delicious and fresh. The owners were very friendly and..."

LilianMonaghan

"Came by for lunch. The entrance had a selection of sushi as well as different goodies but I decided to eat in and pick from the menu.Went..."

Benedict Uy

"used to frequent this shop when i studied nearby, have lots of sushi choices which u can pick yourself, always fresh sushi and friendly staff!..."

MCP

"Masako has a lovely atmosphere as soon as you step foot in it, traditional and minimal. You're also greeted with a great array of sushi with plenty..."

Vita

"Came here as we were looking for a quick afternoon snack. We were here at about 5pm so it was the end of the day not too many options available but..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"Amazing place for sushi. The location is super convenient and close to university. The sushi itself is cheap and there’s a huge variety- not to..."

Aimee.

"I'm not often in the k road area but when I'm up here, this place is easy to spot if you're looking for it on foot, I love getting sushi at this..."

Arjm19

"Amazing!!! I'm a big fan of mayo and its just the best sushi place that does sushi and tons of mayo on top! The flavours are just great and its also..."

Katerina Gerasimenko

"Some of the most visually appealing sushi and also a wide range of options to choose from. Some of the items were a bit pricey. Would defiantly go..."

Porvi Fomra

"This is the place where I had my first sushi in Auckland and it was really good. It was fresh they really a huge range to choose from, slightly on..."

Kaushikc_32

"This is the best sushi place I've come across. I'm vegetarian and they have so many options. I love their vege dumplings, tofu sushi, and..."

Anna Smith

"They have a lot of self service sushis, like teriyaki chicken, salmon, prawn, fish, and veggie sushis, also offer some deep fried Japanese snacks and..."

Di

"I like this sushi place! They have a variety of pretty designed sushi. They're also cheap if you're short on money and the staff are very nice...."

Seamus M.

"They have really affordable meals and sushi. Very friendly people and a nice place to eat and relax when you dine in, always manage to eat here or..."

Trina

" I ordered Teriyaki chicken lunch box ($12.5) and see what their Teriyaki chicken is like. The reality is the lunch box was quite disappointing me...."

Zoe Huang

"Masako is a nice place for Japanese food. The Sushis are good. Donburi preparations are also very nice. The ambience is fair and staff is overall..."

#1

"Masako offer a wide variety of sushi options for even the fussiest of diners. I tried a few different sushi options and was please nth surprised at..."

Rojas

"One of the better sushi places around, spoilt for choice for flavours.Even non traditional flavours, such as Bacon and Egg are surprisingly..."

Steve Hall

"We went to dinner on a deal voucher and had a great time. The service was friendly and efficient and meals served very quick. The place is cute and..."

Rachel Schuurman

"I went here several times. I really enjoyed coming here with friends to talk while eating different small dishes. I like the atmosphere in the..."

Angela

"Went here three days in a row for sushi because it was just amazing the first time! Some pieces are only $1 so great value compared to a lot of sushi..."

Lauren Jane

"After the bad experience here years ago with horrible food. I decided to risk Masako again. I'm please to report the food is now actualyl really..."

Haden Hansen

"Absolutely devine. Surprised with the vegitarian options I found. Taste was awesome, presentation and customer service top notch 👍 My 12 yr old..."

R2 G

"I had an Udon (vegetarian) which was tasty and filling, once I understood how to fish those huge noodles with the wooden spoon 😅 (I guess it would..."

Gleb Anufriev

"Stumbled across this place while visiting, the food was delicious and packed with flavour. Sushi in large rolls but cut thinly, absolutely perfect...."

Andie Cee

"Had a team lunch here, 10 of us. We made a booking, pre-ordered, food was served hot and fast once we were all seated. We had an odd L-shaped table..."

Inscape NZ

"Wow… I wish I knew about this place when I lived in Auckland. I haven’t had an amazing bento box like this for a very long time. The tempura..."

Bettina W

"Great value and very tasty - I got the karaage donburi and my pal got the house bento box. Portions were giant and everything was really fresh. The..."

Chris Gorman

"Came by for lunch. The entrance had a selection of sushi as well as different goodies but I decided to eat in and pick from the menu. Went up to the..."

Benedict Uy

"Very good. Been here 3 times now. Not cheap but worth the money. Thank..."

Alexhughes79

"Hidden gem on K'rd. Authentic Japanese Food. A must try is the Donburi Karagee Chicken. Delicious..."

Fabio Oliveira

"A little more expensive than other sushi prices but also nicer so worth it. Unlike most sushi joints it also has plenty of seating and is..."

Mary Binney

"I went by this location in the afternoon and they were offering 50% off all pre plated sushi/boxes. Unsure if this promotion runs every day but if..."

Victor Wang

"A great place for lunch, large selection of ready made donburi that only cost $5! Or pick individual sushi and other Japanese items. Fantastic dining..."

Richard Ziegler

"Good quality Japanese food on K road. There are many food options here, I went with the salmon teriyaki don, which may be a limited special. The..."

Geoff Hancock (Hanktastic)

"Yes 5 star, it was deserved. A city trip is always at some point this situation. Out of hotel to explore, missing a decent breakfast as "we grab..."

coen cramer

"Been here many times and always love their sushi which were so delicious and fresh. The owners were very friendly and..."

Lilian Monaghan

"Delicious teriyaki bento box - lots of vegetarian options available. 10/10 would definitely go..."

Christie Martel

"The inside is nicely done food taste great , reasonably..."

Steve Desai

"The place is clean and staff are friendly. The food is great, I ordered the Spicy Chicken Donburi, the portion size was good and well balanced,..."

Lewella

"Literally every single thing about this place is 10/10. I’ve only recently moved to NZ from overseas, and this ramen is better than any I’ve..."

Terri-Lee Georgee

Mui Japanese Restaurant

81/100 (2255 ratings)

Chicken Katsu Nabe Set

Fried Beef Bento Box

Spicy Pork & Chicken Lunchbox

Chicken Katsu with Rice

Chocolate Pudding with Ice Cream

Chicken Bento Box

Chicken Teriyaki Bento

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Chicken Teriyaki bento is good. Recommended..."

Adrianna

"Been recently exploring the Korean fare in the East Tamaki area and stumbled on this little gem of a Japanese restaurant that has a Japanese menu but..."

Elaine Yeoh

"Family friendly! This is a must try for deliciously simple.food with fantastic service. We will be back again very soon!!..."

Tania Farrell

"My wife and I have been coming here for years and never had a bad experience. Great food and..."

Muzzi Shalash

"Dined out on a weekday straight after work. Didn't realize that there are plenty of places to eat out this way.We were the only customers..."

Dee L

"Came for dinner tonight with our son. Awesome menu with plenty to choose from including lots of vegetarian options. Good meals, good size and value..."

Gem Hackett

"Love this place and their staff. I had their Stir beef Bento and my mum had the vegetarian Bento🍱 The vegetarian one was amazing❤️ Their..."

Ohgaga

"Great food and fast service. The tempura was nice and crisp and everything else was delicious. Reasonable price for lunch. Nice atmosphere...."

G

"One of my favourite go to dine places! The price are pretty decent and everything taste delicious. The staffs are very friendly too, and the..."

Uyen Ngo

"Great ambience. Calm & cool, perfect authentic Japanese environment. food was yummy & delicious. Great place for a Friday office lunch. Can't wait to..."

Akshata Nh

"Been here a few times, the food is always good. The service and staff are friendly and the food is presented neatly. It’s a nice place to go with..."

Swetha

"Food was great, been dining in here since 2014. Customer service was friendly but the prices have gone up and food quality has gone slightly down...."

Strwbbyyy

"Underrated place. The portion sizes are quite generous and photos do not do justice whatsoever. Ordered the chicken box and mixed tempura, very..."

Rob Lam

"I tried Japanese food for the first time here and since then it has become our go to place for Japanese food. We usually order the Bento-Box and they..."

Ashika

"First time trying the place and it was a good experience! Service is quick and friendly, we ordered the spicy karate chicken, sashimi and nigiri set,..."

Samantha Gemmell

"I’ve been here 3 times in the past week for dinner and I’ve loved it every time! The staff are super friendly, always have your attention and..."

Sabrina Josephine Ermita

"This is one of my favourite places to go for lunch - it is quiet, tucked away but delicious!! I love ordering their tofu bento bowls (around $9-11 I..."

Angela

"I have been here for nigiri:) it was good. I was hungry so it wasn’t enough haha:) plating was great. It was my first time to drink sake! Was..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Always drove past this place but never stopped by. Finally I visited last night with my friend. Great place with delicious food. Environment was..."

Cvthy Marion

"Nice ambience Food is petty good and basicDinner menu is more expensive so I recommend going in during lunchtime I liked the old..."

BaNaNa

"One of the best experience I have had with Japanese restaurant. Surpurb Shop atmosphere, nice music and a very 'Japanese' feeling. We ordered the..."

Glen Liu

"Been here a number of times and consistently have found respectful but very pleasant service especially when you talk to the staff. Short..."

Trainman1250

"Overall, I found the dishes quite salty. From their complimentary miso soup to salmon terriyaki and prawn dumplings, I felt my tongue was hurting due..."

Benz Chan

"Love this Japanese restaurant. We've been here countless time. One of our favourite indeed. Every visit always satisfies our taste pallet. Good food..."

Malia

"My friend found this joint around the corner from his and it's an absolute gem.Big portions, great value for money and delicious food! Ordered..."

Neelam Chandra

"I don't know why it's so quite here this place is so good, non of the dishes disappointed us, the chilly chicken is so yum, everything is just..."

Yu Jia

"Definitely my favourite Japanese Restaurant, not only locally. My favourite dish is either the chilli chicken and yum yum prawns. So much flavour and..."

Georgia Edmonds

"A nice hidden gem. Generous portion size and very tasty fried chicken.We frequent here quite often as there is no need for booking...."

Mr Grouchy

"Beautiful food. Great Quality. Great amazing service. Friendly staff. I buy from there an average of twice a week. I've never had a bad dish. Always..."

Tim McDonald

"Found this hidden gem a while back and this place is definitely my go to place when it comes to Japanese food around my area! It's a great place to..."

Winnie Liu

"We visit this place almost weekly. Love the food, especially the different types of fried chicken and sushi. Service is always perfect and same with..."

Leanne Kumar

"I've been coming back here for their fried chicken, which is possibly the best that I've had so far. I like that it's boneless and we usually get..."

Y Anne

"Was going to Poong Ro for lunch and saw it was closed and so we decided to look around. That's when we discovered this hidden gem, had good service..."

Ewok

"Yum! This place is a hidden gem! I was expecting this place to be super busy on a weekend night but surprisingly it wasnt busy at all. I guess the..."

Joanne Chiang

"Fabulous meal. People were very friendly and every dish was a treat. It is a pleasant casual dining area. We've been to many Japanese..."

Lance Beste

"Once a week every week. Its cheap and the food and service is great. Bit of a hit and miss sometimes but overall awesome little restaurant. Cheese..."

Food Food Food

"Good entrees and mains- the gyozas were delicious and the chicken, salmon and beef boxes were tasty and filling. The only thing that wasnt as good..."

Adeline

"Our 'go to' place if we're craving for japanese food. Love their soft shell crab salad and chicken. Mui has been consistently good which is why we..."

Marco.delapena

"Pretty good authentic Japanese food. A bit of fusion with the Korean feel. Had the mui soba. Should have ordered the teriyaki version. Fried chicken..."

Ronald Tan

"Yum! Dined here for dinner with the usual group of friends ☺️ Loved the food here, I was originally wanting to try the cold soba here..."

Kelly

"Mmmmm Japanese.Dinner between the two, shared the prawn gyoza, mui karaage chicken and the chicken dinner box. The karaage chicken was..."

SS

"Great place. Yummy food - more on the expensive side - but we left feeling happy. This restaurant had brilliant service, possibly the best I've..."

Hui Lang

"Nice place and friendly staffAll dishes cheap priceBest Japanese restaurant in east tamakiRecommend chicken dinner box ..."

HANSIK NZ

"After seeing quite a few good reviews for this place, Mum and I thought we'd go for a drive and get some lunch here. A little out of the way for us..."

HJ

"Been here for dinner recently. Was surprised when the moment i step into the door, there was no any other customers at all and it was a weekend. But..."

ChrisY

"Price 5/5Food 5/5Atmosphere 4/5Service 4.5/5Popular Japanese restaurant in BotanyFriendly staffChicken meal very..."

Renor Kay

"A chance discovery from zomato and a big success. Service was excellent, the food very nice, with a free unusual choices. the Japanese steam boat was..."

Stu McKenzie

"A cute little japanese place. Came here today with high expectations but was left feeling disappointed with the food. It was nice, but nothing that..."

Marcella

"Wonderful service, amazing food. Very affordable. What really set it apart was the atmosphere in the actual restaurant. Lovely ambient..."

Ricky Jack

"Quiet little place that me and my friend had found. The crispy pork was very good as well as their spicy chicken. Would definitely go there again :)..."

KC

"Mui located in a very quiet area close to botany junction, we wouldn't find this place without my friend's recommendation. This place is spacious and..."

LLK

"Great atmosphere, peaceful and quiet place for a dine out after a hectic day of work. Food was tasty and fresh. Service was extremely..."

Eu Jian Tok

"Wow, just wow. Totally blown away, in Auckland you can find excellent Japanese food but it will cost you. At mui it's cheap, especially considering..."

Sean Appleby

"Yum!!! Came here a few weeks ago and their bento box was so delicious and filling and I really enjoyed their Japanese tea, would come back here again..."

Hannah K

"Mui was interesting and not like your other usual Japanese restaurants. Many of their dishes were prepared with different combinations of ingredients..."

Extra Boon

"Great atmosphere, food and..."

Annette Gledhill

"chicken teriyaki was amazing. very good service and they even gave us a free miso soup on v-day. very pleased about that. the green tea ice cream was..."

John

"Good food, good restaurant. A little bit far from city center. And I regret they are no Japanese workers..."

Mathias Hugfreudy

"Very good food. One of the best restaurant is..."

Kong Min Sung

"Really good food and beautiful indoor environmentsWhere you can eat a good..."

Justin.kim

"Awesome food..."

Minju Jang

"Good place and very kind. And..."

Kyaz84

"Good placeGood priceGood..."

Adrian Jang

"Brilliant meal divine food. We recommend tge yum yum prawns, seaweed salad and any of the box meals. I had the spicy pork it was perfect. Definitely..."

Etomia Wilson

"The service was great and the setting was just delightful. I really enjoyed the tofu dinner set. So much yummy fresh..."

Nicole Schaer

"Great restaurant to dine out. The menu is kind mixing of Korean and Japanese food. The fried chicken was great. The food portion was larger than I..."

Qun Xia

"Food quality is very good. Appreciate how the chef went to our table, after food was delivered, to ask if the saltiness is to our liking? Pricing is..."

Kathrine

"We decided to go somewhere closer than going to town and it did not disappoint. Lovely waitress, nice food and a good atmosphere. My picky 3 year old..."

M Sultan

"A nice hidden gem. Their fried chicken is really good. Yum Yum prawn is on a salty side. Volcano rolls presentation is 10/10 but the taste is 4.5 or..."

Greg Tsai

"Had lunch here. We had the chicken karaage with citron ponzu sauce, chicken paitan ramen and chicken katsu nabe. Everything was so delicious. The..."

praveena ~

"Great food with good service. One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Bit pricy..."

Travis Timms

"Good food, nice ambience, service is average but overall worth a visit if looking for some Japanese food out East. With regards to a previous review..."

Abby A

"Loved our meal and service tonight. Volcano Roll was delish! Looking forward to our next visit..."

Saua and Trish Leaupepetele

"Good taste and good for family gathering dinner place. Back in here again (18/05/2021). Still good place for dinner. But have to be patience with..."

Sebastian Lee

"My whānau and I love this place, we go nearly once a month if jot more! Beautiful kai and service. Never disappoint!! 😊 our #1 go..."

Kaira Witeri

"Our go-to restaurant after Sunday mass if we feel like having Japanese food for lunch. Great-tasting food & friendly..."

Mike Parcon

Daikoku

79/100 (1060 ratings)

Vegetable Delight Set

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for restaurant month $65pp set menu. You get entree of salad, miso, sashimi and beef tataki. For mains the usual grill veges, options to..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Headed back to the Daikoku Quay branch two wks ago. I have been to the one in botany downs town centre which is a bit of a let down as it looks old..."

Elaine Yeoh

"I had the lunch with my wife at this place and that was my first experience teppanyaki grill in Auckland. I picked the lunch menu which 19.90 which..."

Hungry Zombie

"Got two bowls of ramen and two sides for around $30, some of the best gyoza ive ever had, super affordable and delicious, definitely take advantage..."

Elijah Love

"Me and my girlfriend have come here a few times and I always have good things to say for them! The staff are so friendly and food is usually fast and..."

Luke Rooney

"I have been to this teppan restaurant a couple of times. I ordered an ocean combination. The food is nice. The service is warm. The only problem is..."

Jack Food

"Pretty awesome. Always a pleasant experience. Never gets old. Food and entertainment is great. We are actually coming again tomorrow for Mothers day...."

Neroni Mack

"Our favorite of all their restaurants in auckland as it has the most stylish inside and atmosphere. Always go for the steak option so cannot say much..."

Evilmaikel

"We went in for lunch and loved it. Always a great atmosphere, and the staff are amazing. All of us had issues with food and the staff were very..."

Maria Foy

"We used to came here for dinner a lot of times. Everything was perfect. Crayfish, beef, fish was all taste good. But salmon sashimi not really fresh..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Their lunch special is cheap! Two of us went in and ordered the Sumo Lunch to share and chose the fish and steak options. We got a bowl of rice each..."

G1k

"Last minute dinner decision with our group to find a place we could walk in off the street in Auckland CBD and because we all love Japanese cuisine..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Fantastic service, amazing show of food, food came so quickly, great drinks menu and something for everyone. Everything about it was fantastic, great..."

Indie

"Yum food and friendly service. I had a good night here. This is my second time been there in 5years. Good to seen a restaurant can keep so popular in..."

Coco_Clairy

"Stepping into Daikoku transports me back to Tokyo where the smell of sizzling food and the crashing sounds of teppanyaki fill the restaurant. The..."

Chester

"Tried the tonkontsu ramen. Strong and delicious pork broth with tender & well-seasoned chashu meat. I always add extra chashu in the ramen and also..."

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"We had my partners birthday here in May 2017, and the food was so delicious everything was so fresh I particularly love seafood, the entertainment..."

Corrie Chapple

"Came in on mother's birthday 2016. They put on a little show while cooking for us. The meat was sizzling and was cooked right in front of us. The..."

Rosanne Choy

"Had mid-year party lunch here. I ordered ocean lunch yumyum source was really yum :)love seafood the best. I love to bring mu family n friend here:) ..."

Alice In New Zealand

"I am usually not very fond of Japanese cuisine but Daikoku certainly changed my opinion about Japanese food. I really liked the Chicken lunch..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"Night out with friends here which was not bad but not amazing. Service is good but they have a special advertised on their website for Quay St, in..."

Jeffie

"Have been there couple of times for company lunch. It's yummy and good lunch set price. They cook in front of you. If you order shrimp they would set..."

Rui

"Daikoku has been around for many years. Have heard various things about the different locations but always found Quay St to be fairly..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"There must have been years since I last visited Daikoku on Quay. I had the gourmet lunch with 4 prawns & steak, plus soup, salad, steamed rice & ice..."

STRADS

"Came here to have their 9 course special deal as part of the August restaurant month promotion, the set comes with a small appetizer, salads, miso..."

Teddyfamily.

"Our favorite teppanyaki restaurant, love the attentive and friendly service and really enjoy their fresh meals. Our favorite dish is the fried rice..."

Amorita Maharaj

"What can I say - visiting this place was an experience. The moment you enter you are transported to a Japan. The staff so cordial so quirky, they..."

Disha

"Daikoku quay street is a little rough around the edges, but then again this maiden eatery has been feeding Auckland business lunches for more than a..."

Fuudie

"I've been to two different Daikokus and this was the better of the two. This is for a review in winter. Came here to celebrate a mate selling his..."

Joseph Taleni

"I have been to Daikoku a few times and have always loved the food. Sometimes you get the odd Chef who is alittle quiet and not really into the..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Ate their lunch specials for $16 which had a salad, bowl of rice, meat/fish, miso soup. Fairly nice food and good service teppanyaki..."

Frank Lin

"I got the vegetarian role sushi and edamame just because the tofu steaks sounded dull. Nothing to rave about but not awful either- I was disappointed..."

Cayson

"This place makes me very happy, the food is delicious and always cooked to perfection, the staff are very friendly and the chefs are always so caring..."

Azakaka NZ

"Wonderful experience. All this time I thought their food and service was on average, but experience of last night has totally changed my opinion! The..."

Sally Carter

"Good choice for a Teppanyaki style dinner in the Auckland CBD. We went here in a large group and were fed as well as entertained for a..."

Danny

"Wow this place is amazing looking back on my experience here makes me want to come back again! I came here for my birthday with my partner and we had..."

Chloe Marie

"Daikoku is a must do experience where the food is cooked in front of you, I had the fish lunch special, you get miso soup, a salad, rice, 3 pieces of..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for lunch and it was as delicious as I remember. I haven't been for quite awhile so Ai enjoyed the treat. The lunch specials were a good price..."

Amanda B

"Came here for dinner with friends on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to find every seat is at a teppanyaki table.We saw what was..."

Emma W

"Went for dinner and was very entertaining. We got to catch egg in our mouths at one point! Great food, friendly staff and very nice atmospheres with..."

Annasollitt29

"Christmas Lunch with the team from work. Great steak cooked perfectly. Chef put on quite a show to add to the experience - would definitely go again..."

Bill T

"Must try: Chasumen!! Hands down the best ramen be the bf have had he always orders the seafood and we leave feeling super full but happy. One of..."

Topaz

"Last time I was here, very friendly service as always! This place is high on my list of places to eat at with friends, due to the cheap lunch menu..."

Tbroadley

"5th time returning to this restaurant. The service and food has remained great and consistent! I had entrée of salmon sashimi, Yum Yum prawns meal..."

Celeste

"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost. The lunch specials are great value for money and I..."

Ed

"These well known Auckland restaurants need little introduction. Their roots were steak house and now it appears a wide range of food including..."

BeeQueUU

"I like coming to daikoku for lunch. Dinner I find a little rowdy and there's too much to choose from so I prefer having the limited lunch menu. I..."

Lisa V

"Daikoku on Quay is the first place I think of whenever I want ramen, and was even introduced to the place by a born & bred Japanese friend of mine...."

Izzy Mendoza

"I've been here several times in the past, and after dining this weekend I would agree that the restaurant is looking quite tired and could do with..."

Gus

"Delicious! 👌🏽 Probably my favourite Japanese restaurant. Nothing like the yum yum sauce. We went here for lunch. I had the gourmet lunch. The..."

Shelley Bedggood

"Came here for team lunch. Was happy about the food. Team enjoyed the experience of Japanese teppanyaki. Not bad at all for the portion size with that..."

Teri

"This is one of my favourite places to go to lunch. In fact I am going there again today. The food is consistent and tasty. They have the BEST Yum Yum..."

Juanine

"I love this place.. easy choice when doing a small celebration or treat.. love the chicken and prawn option and get our yum yum sauce for Christmas..."

Grace Sifa

"I came here for a dear friends birthday. We all settled down and then were introduced to our wonderful chef for the night. I ordered Tappan Scallops..."

Amiria Aperahama

"My favorite place for lunch. Where else can you get green tea, miso soup, salad, options of steak, chicken or fish main including rice and..."

Julz

"Nice place for a lunch. Nothing too fancy just easy setting, good food, good service and flavor of Japan.I go regularly for group..."

Daniel Swain

"Now the price can be a little bit expensive for students to go and have their dinner in this restaurant. However I definitely reckon it worth going..."

Gayeon Lee

"I have dined Teppan Yaki style many times and really enjoy it. We were last at this Daikoku many years ago. We usually dine at the Botany version..."

Janine Baldwin

"Great and attentive service. Good prices for what you get and the chef was very talented and entertaining. We ordered the combination set each with..."

Amanda1986

"I loved this restaurant...It was fun, and energetic, and I left stuffed! They were creative and threw food into our mouths and did some fantastic..."

Kelly267

"Nice meal. great chef, very good sense of humour. good value for..."

Georgie

"Choo choo goes the onion train! Hahaha an entertaining meal, well worth the money paid - delicious scotch fillet and scallop..."

Matt L

"Excellent teppanyaki experience that is accessible and open during lunch. The experience is as good as when I first ate here 10 years ago. All the..."

Vian Young

"Loved this experience - very entertaining and extremely delicious food. This was our first time and would definitely come back. We took their..."

J V

"Our chef was great. Friendly and the theatrics were top notch. The food were all nicely cooked. Price wasn't cheap but to be expected for a..."

Brian Hui

"Ching ching bling the best entertainer over all the daikokus! Best night ever even better food, so many laughs and so many fun experiences tonight...."

Brooke Green

"A wonderful experiencen where the food is cooked in front of you. The chef will perform tricks and keep you entertained with fire and agility..."

Tristan Lee-Johnson

"Dinner at Daikoku presents authentic Japanese Teppanyaki experience. Awesome chef Yuki was awesome and highly..."

Kaho Hsieh

"Food was tasty cooked perfect!Had the Gourmet lunch with steak and prawns! Table was little over crowded. And got orders muddled up. Was a group of..."

Luanne Butler

"The food was really nice. Ching ching bling was very funny and good..."

Pranesh Chand

"A good night had by all. Food was great..our chef was funny and cooked our food..."

Joanne Hosie

"Service is very good. Not a bad point but feeling a little bit disappointed as the view is no different from any other Daikoku. The foods we had are..."

Qishan Huang

"Fun little place. A bit expensive but I guess worth it. I mean side salad is literally viva la 90's - chopped lettuce and grated carrots. Meat was..."

Linda A.

"We came here for our friend's birthday party. And it was amazing!!! Very fun for special party day and love our guy's performance. Definitely will..."

So won K

"Less crowded than once was in the pre-covid world, but this means we got a knives skills show for 2 that was just as good as any. Had a personable..."

Geoff Wilson

"You know it’s always going to he a great night out here. All the food is top shelf but nothing comes close to the prawns with yum yum sauce! Family..."

James Ashwin

"This was our first time doing teppenyaki and it did not disappoint Our chef was hilarious and engaged well with our table, the food was delicious,..."

Michael Miller

"Visited 2017. My friend was working at that time. Enjoyed a great performance!! Wagyu..."

えりお（フリーランス女医）

"Daikoku on Quay is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service and a clean friendly environment. We had a great night. The staff are helpful..."

Kirsty Milner Brown

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"So many options to choose from their extensive menu. Opted for a set menu from the lunch menu. Their set menu includes a main, a side..."

I_like_pickles

"Was amazing would recommend super quick service..."

Laurenmullerx

"Well hidden in plain sight! Couldn’t see the entrance on the street & didn’t even look like it’s open at night. You have to go inside, while..."

Manz

"Prices are reasonable for what you..."

Andy Wong

"A great place to visit for any occassion. It's a classy venue that caters for people with all sorts of tastes, including both a standard and a..."

Andy

"Nice little Japanese restaurant; been here few times , food always good and fresh. My personal favourite is their omurice and curry rice; their..."

MCP

"This little hidden spot is a trip back to Japan. From the restaurant environment to the flavors is an accurate representation of a Japanese little..."

Anaís Almeida

"Good friendly service with nice environment. daikoku's food all pretty yummy. Ingredients are fresh, cooking skills good too.Food quality ..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The food is amazing, and the customer service at Daikoku was utterly respectful. There is amazing authentic Japanese cuisine to be enjoyed with hot..."

Flames And Skewers

"Ramen of good price and taste! I like Takoyaki and Chasu Ramen! perfect! Though the place is small but they serve fast and assist you well with what..."

GaLaisa

"Friendly staff, service is fast too. Great spot for a quick lunch. Good Japanese food, where Japanese people go to as well. Sashimi and hot food made..."

Tony Ma

"First time ! But not the last one ! Ramen and Curry Rice are our favs ! My fiancée loves their Takoyakis and Gyozas ! Best Japanese Experience in..."

Kitu Chanteau

"Really enjoyed eating at this place, very authentic. Well priced menu and friendly staff. Most importantly food was great. We had the fried chicken..."

Phil

"Daikoku is next to Countdown but once you step in, you're transported to a traditional Japanese eatery. There's an option to sit on Tatami mats too..."

Vita

"Been here a few times but first time sitting on a tatami table, fun for the teenagers. Food is nice and quick for casual eating, both rice are yum..."

CocoOnFire

"Had the katsudon and it was tasty and a great sized portion. I had the ramen a while ago and wasn't so impressed but really liked the rice dish this..."

Keith

"Good place to stop by for a filling meal that is friendly to the wallet. The place has a relaxing vibe to it with its dim lighting. There is a..."

Carley Peng

"Daikoku for my friday lunch with office mate.. need hot ramen to warm our winter day so i ordered tonkotsu ramen which is really delicious.. i think..."

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"This is one of my favourite japanese restaurants purely because of the floor seating with the low tables! the food is also high quality and quantity..."

Kaia

"Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu. They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak..."

Oksana Zhang

"My friend and I were starving so we literally just decided to walk into any restaurant within our sight. First of all, I really loved the..."

The Poor Foodie

"Their lunch bento was good in value and fast but staff service was poor. Good location. The tatami room requires to take off your shoes and sit on..."

Daffy

"Came in with a friend for lunch.Ordered a curry rice and croquets. Friend ordered curry ramen recommend by me. I've always loved Japanese curry..."

Rosanne Choy

"Great restaurant with consistently great food and service. Food comes out quickly and they are also able to cater for big groups. Decor is very..."

Sally S

"This place is hard to notice if you haven't been because it's inside the entrance to Countdown on Victoria Street in the CBD. The service was very..."

Jason Zhang

"I ordered a tonkotsu ramen with a small fried chicken at lunch time. The soup is salty but not bad. The fried chicken is juicy and tasty. The little..."

Bubbletea

"Forgot to take a photo before we started eating so here’s a close up of my Oyako-Don 😬We come here pretty often during uni lunch breaks...."

Dxlche

"I think this is a great place with consistent food and service quality.It costs a wee bit more to dine here than in several more affordable..."

Thom

"This place has always been my go to Japanese restaurant. I usually order the karaage chicken and gyoza dumplings. I have also tried the unagi don and..."

Ellynn

"Came here on our last day in Auckland and it was very tasty! I recommend getting the veggie tempura! 💖Customer service was great💖They..."

Melbourne_eats_

"Went here for lunch with a group of 8. Seated quickly. Service was good. Food came out a lot more quickly than I was expecting. I ordered the creamy..."

Ms Jones

"Daikoku on Victoria is a hidden gem that serves up a range of donburi, ramen, and set meals. Like Mentatz, there is a bar area by the kitchen that is..."

Raymond Tiong

"Some amazing ambience and atmosphere compared to the prices on the menu, which doesn't take away from the quality of the food at all. Great ramen and..."

Jin Yun

"If you love ramen as well as other japanese dishes then you have to visit Daikoku. Its affordable ($10-$15 for a ramen), the servings are huge and..."

Jilly

"Just a run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurant. Interior decor is quite nice with seating on the floor available. Staff could do with a smile - they all..."

Paul O

"Decent restaurant usually acting as a second or third choice of place to eat.Pros:- Fairy cheap food - Nice atmosphere -..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"Yes it is not a bad place for a quick lunch or dinner. But the overall feeling is lower than expected. Good menu, service ok, but the food did not..."

Tanz

"Nice place to have quiet, time-saving Japanese mealIt's not a big place, but very full of style. They even have Japan-style table, u can..."

Rachel Shen

"I must preface this review by saying I have very limited experienced with Japanese cuisine. That being said, Daikoku may have inspired to make a deep..."

Jayden Campbell

"So I organized a date night with some work colleagues to try out the $25 restaurant month and we all agree on Daikoku at Victoria street...."

Ghost Reviewer

"I've been many times to the Daikoku in Takapuna and Quay street and always enjoy the food. I love the $15 lunch special they do! A personal favourite..."

Charlene Weaver

"Went here before for dinner and found it to be a good dining experience. The staff are really nice and welcoming. Japanese people always give great..."

Maria

"The soup of noodle is really delicious , it is not flavored by condiment. I believe this restaurant use the real pork chop soup to cook the noodle.I..."

Karen Gu

"You get some good value and decent tasting Japanese food here.The staff are quite friendly and one guy I felt was trying too..."

Frank Lin

"If you're looking for a decent Japanese place to satisfy any cravings; I'd recommend this place. I've had the ramen and donburi, which were quite..."

Kenzi Yee

"The Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen taste good but are too salty, I can't stop drinking water after dinner. Wasabi flavoured Octopus is very fresh. It..."

Helen Huang

"A nice Japanese food place right next to countdown. Couldn't find the entrance at first but eventually found it. The staffs were all in a hurry..."

Helena

"I love coming here! It's such a cute little place and I love that you can sit on the floor Japanese style- very authentic feel. Menu is..."

Karen

"Daikoku is a nice place to eat. It's convenient and quick. They have a variety of your usual ramen and donburi, as well as generic Japanese dishes...."

Charlotte

"I ordered una don, the eel pretty fine, not overly sweet. But there's some flies in the restaurant. Hygiene needs to improved a bit. The ramen my..."

Tim Tianpai Li

"I've been here countless times! I like to sit around the corner in the separate little room :) My favourites here are the shio butter corn ramen and..."

Sheena

"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost.Food: 7.5/10Service: 4/5 Ambience:..."

Ed

"A really nice Japanese restaurant in CBD with really friendly staff. The ambiance is really nice, has an authentic vibe to it. Prices are pretty..."

Razelle Icaro

"One of my all time favourite ramen places in Auckland! I've been here too many times to count, and tried many of the donburi and ramen options on the..."

Helena Chen

"DAIKOKU on Victoria street in countdown is nice Japanese dine in. Further with traditional Japanese sitting area.it looks great.the dish here tastes..."

ANKIT

"Whens the last time you ate your dinner at 5am on Saturday morning?? ! No I was not inebriated beyond consciousness but had annoyingly missed my..."

BeeQueUU

"If you're looking for good meals, Daikoku is one of best Japanese restaurant in Auckland City. I personally love ordering their miso ramen. I highly..."

Sellyna Lee

"Daikoku on Victoria is hands down the best place in Auckland for ramen. If you want to be full for hours as well as delighted - this is the place for..."

Monique Porteous

"Came here with friends last weekend since we didn't know where to eat, so this was the closest restaurant nearby. There wasn't much to choose from on..."

Kirsten

"although I haven’t really visit other branch but this is by far the best one so far. Price of all dishes is roughly within $20 and the Teriyaki..."

Zoe Huang

"I am a huge fan of Japanese food it's my favorite cuisine. The menu here offers a wide selection which I like. You get to try a bit of everything at..."

Trin

"Tried their ramen last night, it had good flavour but a little light on the actual toppings. There wasn't much else besides the noodles that tasted a..."

Ryan

"Finally tried Daikoku last night after hearing some good things from friends. We've always dismissed it being right next to Countdown, but..."

Victoria

"I'm a huge fan of Japanese cuisine and I fear that my whole Zomato profile will become just this! Just kidding, although there will be quite the..."

Asad Naseem

"Nice place and atmosphere. Quite friendly staff there. Have been here quite a few times. This time I ordered a vegetable udon and some tuna and..."

Queena

"Yummy food and good service. Proportion of their meals are quiet small for me but other than it is a great place to introduce to your friends and..."

Brave Eat

"There is a good selection of dishes. I really like their ramen and dons. Its a place I find my self coming back to, when I'm in town and I feel like..."

Noms Burger

"THE BEST soy sauce ramen in the entire city of Auckland. And trust me... I've eaten a load of ramen. I look around Auckland for places that sell it..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"First time here with a bunch of friends, i tried the spicy seafood ramen, it was spicy, very flavourful and delicious! The price is reasonable as..."

Smoothie Oeek

"Today, we went to a Japanese restaurant, 'Daikoku' for lunch, it's next to Countdown on Victoria st. It looked quite busy because there were..."

Meshari Alsulami

"I tried tonkotsu ramen, salmon sashimi, and california roll last week. The ramen was good, the salmon was fresh and plated nicely, and the california..."

Nina Susilo

"I'm not entirely sure what 'Daikoku' means in Japanese, but it sure is a popular name for restaurants! In Auckland alone, there are several Daikokus..."

Kiwi Foodie

"This place gets a big thumbs-up from me! I'm drawn to its slightly out-of-the-way location and cool upmarket-izakaya decor. Their food has never..."

Lena Kodaira

"My favorite place for Japanese curry and Ramen!! The service is quick although not as friendly as you would expected. But the food is always amazing!..."

Rufina Pragono

"I have been to this Daikoku restaurant for lunch a few times now and not once have I walked away feeling disappointed. The food is always..."

Chelly

"I have come here some many times and will continue to do so. The donburi dishes are generous and inexpensive. The chicken karaage is truly..."

Nxn

"I have eaten here several times and had fun each time. The teppanyaki chefs are entertaining and highly skilled. The food is tasty. Great fun for..."

Paul Kelleher

"Daikoku on Victoria Street use to be my regular for a Japanese meal during my uni days. I came here for dinner with a friend last night and was..."

Yatchi

"Service may not be the best, but the food here is really really good. This recent visit, I wavered between the vegetable ramen and the seafood ramen,..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I love this Japanese restaurant, their spicy pork ramen is just sensational, very tasty, very fast service, reasonable price altho the place..."

Sandra Edwards

"Been for lunch a few times by myself. Waiting staff have looked after me really well. I had the bento lunch special. Like the banana fritters too...."

Amanda B

"I must say I have had mixed feelings about this restaurant, but I cannot deny that their food is good. Their service can be questionable at time,..."

Chai Ang

"Nice little Japanese restaurant in Auckland CBD. Been there many times to get my ramen and takuyaki fix. The staff are generally friendly and don't..."

Dog Eats World

"The ramen and takoyaki tasted good and the waiter provided great service! Promotion discount was offered as I visited on the first day after the..."

Terry Chan

"I have been here a few times in the past few years. The food has been consistently pretty good, not exceptional but quite decent for the price. The..."

Giang Nguyen

"A very secret entrance (not really) . Warmly greeted . A little warm , might have to Jack up the aircon . Menu was easy to order from. Food arrived..."

Nion Naiki

"Great to be back at Daikoku Victoria - our favourite Ramen House in Auckland. We can’t get enough of their Tonkatsu Ramen. The broth is really..."

Guo Ling

"Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu. They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak Fillet for..."

Oksana Zhang

"I'm so happy this place is open again. Seems a bit different with only a couple of staff, but the ramen is still good. I got the tonkotsu ramen with..."

Joel Coster

"Cosy, authentic Izakaya setting, with friendly and attentive all-Japanese staff. I dropped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday. The standard ramen..."

Robin “sumghai” Chang

"Good authentic and tasty Japanese food, good variety from ramen to lunch sets, fish, chicken, pork, beef, you name it they have it. Friendly and fast..."

J H

"Reasonable price and food is really delicious. Real Japanese food. We came here twice in a day. Best Japanese restaurant in the..."

Hara

"Ordered salmon don, eel don, and dumplings along with a cup of green tea (can be refilled with hot water). The food tasted great. Total..."

Jin Yean Liew

"Great food and great prices! Lots of stuff on the menu, but not many vegetarian options I'm..."

g k

"Great authentic Japanese cuisine. Fair prices, would recommend & have been back a couple..."

M Miller

". (01/2018) A good Japanese restaurant located in CBD. Can be easily spotted from Victoria Street but figuring out the entrance can be little tricky..."

Nitesh Gautam

"Really enjoy the food here. It's fairly priced, and the portions are good. It's within the city and have a high amount of seats. Good for singles,..."

Yanan Sim

"Good, but they're quite busy in the lunch hours..."

Lawrence Cnz

"I've walked past this restaurant so many times and never even saw it. Very easy to miss. Nothing negative about my experience. The food came out to..."

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