12 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Went here on a whim without a reservation for dinner at 5pm. Luckily we got a table and had the best dinner during our three weeks travel all over..."
Marc Wangenheim
"Vibrant, fun, perfect for our group of 8 of to kick back and relax after a day at the tunnelling conference on a Monday night (booking required)...."
Bernard Shen
"The place had a great atmosphere. Our waiter was a trainee and very helpful and friendly. She made great recommendations.
I will def go back to this..."
Vindya Naidu
"The food is to die for. The lamb shoulder (melt in your mouth and the sauce… every drop, yum), tasty flatbread to soak up all that yummy sauce, and..."
Penny Clark
"This place was absolutely amazing for a late night dinner! Went on a Tuesday which was still super busy. The decor, staff and the food were all..."
Wendy Nguyen
"Delicious East Asian fusion and immaculate vibes 🤌🏻
Loved every dish we got! Special mention to the Tuna Tartare (small but one bite is..."
Joey Palma
"Such a cute restaurant with a fun atmosphere. Loved the decor and wall art. Food and drink were tasty. Serving small "shareable" plates, we were able..."
Joann Mills
"Luckily, restaurant month somehow in New Zealand so worth trying the degustation in august for sure! What a perfect business travel alignment. Very..."
R M
"Everything here is incredible, cocktails, staff, wine, food, etc. But mainly, you need to come here for the donuts. Absolutely unreal. You won’t..."
Schuyler Manchester
"This was the best meal I had in Auckland! I sat at the bar with Nellie and Helene and have never in my life received better service. I told them to..."
Kelsey Kauffman
"Great service. Great twist on Asian food. Fun, lively atmosphere for big..."
VJ P
"Had a great dining experience here. Our waitress was very polite and efficient. Made sure all our needs were met. We tried 7 dishes. All were really..."
Betty Damianidis
"What a fantastic place to eat! Food was sooooo good, the atmosphere was pumping and the service from everyone was really attentive. Our server Craig..."
Lyndon Brazier
"A very decent Asian fusion restaurant. Loved sitting in front of the open kitchen and seeing how each chef creates wonderful dishes. Very well..."
Jean Lee
"Our last dinner in Auckland and Hello Beasty was incredible! The potstickers were so delicious but the slow roasted lamb was the best I have ever..."
Bob C
"This place is modern, vibrant and fun. The food is delicious and varied.
Our waitress was so happy and like a ninja, only there when you needed..."
Kelda Rawlings
"One of the best experiences in town. We booked but it didn't go through the system... the manager was very accommodating and asked us to wait in the..."
Sérgio Dantas
"One of, if not the best meal I have ever had. We came here twice over the course of two weeks as the food was so good. First time we did the tasting..."
"Musashi never disappoints! We love coming here, the food is amazing and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. Service (takeaway) has been..."
Alastair McGeorge
"Sundays aren't always confined to a brunch. Mixed it up today and came here for Sunday lunch. Service was great and the food was awesome! The soft..."
Amindha Fernando
"The food here is always fantastic and tonight didn’t disappoint. The deep fried whole flounder was especially good. Service is always friendly and..."
Susan Templer
"A traditional Japanese restaurant locates in St Heliers. Moderately sized with a cozy environment. Recommend booking in advance as they are..."
Lucy
"the food here is just normal sushi and jap, i personally like the staff and the layout very friendly. but the taste was average to a bit..."
Stev Mc'donald
"Top Japanese restaurant in St Heliers. The kids menu for $8 is ample for a growing child, you get 4 sushi, potato wedges, edamame, fresh tomatoes and..."
MegWantsVeg
"I went to this place around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The place was pretty busy. Definitely recommend booking in advance.Atmosphere:..."
MustAsk
"Highly recommended restaurant! It’s our first time. High quality food and amazing service!!! Although it’s small place but we didn’t feel..."
Jo
"Good ambiance. Food is fresh and tasty. Staff members are friendly. Recommend! Will definitely go back to try other things as well! We’re three..."
Liu
"Nice Japanese restaurant in st heliers. Fresh ingredients for every dishes！ nice and friendly staffs, service was super good and helpful. Food are..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Went to dinner on Valentine's Day after making a reservation in the late afternoon. It was bustling when we got there. The atmosphere was nice,..."
Sherrie
"We ordered one of the set menus. The two hot pots we got were the salmon and the beef curry. The service was good, but the food came out a bit..."
Dxlche
"Loved it here! Extremely delicious and unique food, and food is prepared well and quickly. It is expensive, so I can’t go here too often but I..."
FoodWingNZ
"Great polite and attentive service and the food is impeccable, delicious and unbeatable by any other Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Wholeheartedly..."
Brian Lawrence
"Musashi has consistently been a family favorite of ours for its ability to deliver consistent, high quality meals and I am glad to say my most recent..."
Orient Express
"Pretty good food. Reasonably priced for lunch. Service was very quick, even for Mother’s Day. I’ve been to the branch in Milford as well which..."
G
"Very busy place probably due to its great service and great food! Food was bought out and the timing of it all was perfect, no waiting around it was..."
Hungry
"I had dinner with some family friends from overseas, the food was amazing. Beautiful collection of food, good quality and very tasty. Very friendly..."
Ji Headington
"The staff so nice and professional. Food so delicious and I enjoyed they give the birthday plate also suprised they play guitar and singing. Thanks..."
Ccc
"Good Japanese restaurant. Lunch menu and dinner menu are all good. Lunch set menu is my favourite. But in the summer time it is bit hot inside of..."
Yoda
"Food was so tasty! loved the atmosphere of the place too. Staff were super friendly. would give a 5 but unfortunately we were forgotten about 😔 we..."
Emily
"I enjoy this place. It is always busy, buzzing and the food is good.It is not fine dining it is more casual Japanese izakaya..."
Karen Betsubara
"This place is super yummy the food is amazing and wonderful service. The hot plates that cook your food in front of you add a little excitement to..."
Alexandria Norgate
"favorite restaurant! love the prawn twisters, edamame beans, tofu and everything else! highly rate going here!!!Alittle bit on the pricey side..."
Charlie Oconnell
"Been here many many times and keep going back. The food is always amazing, fast and friendly service and the menu is huge. Never been disappointed..."
Anna Mason
"Really enjoyed my lunch here very nice staff and the food was delicious there was a nice variety to eat from, will definetly be back for more !..."
Reign
"This was on our to try list for a long time. We finally went and musashi did not disappoint! We chose the set course menu as it was hard to choose..."
Ghoulnz
"Excellent restaurant. More than enough parking! Services second to none! Food was amazing and well presented! Great variety on the menu! Would..."
SMINT400
"Musashi is one of the best Japanese we tried in Auckland. They are popular therefore you need to book a table. We've been coming here for the last 3..."
888bing888
"The people at Musashi are so nice. We had a range of bento boxes for our 48 hour film crew and they were all scrumptious and delicious and..."
James Crompton
"So much love for this place, we decided to spent birthday dinner to a restaurant that we haven't been to. So I booked in, and right after I enter the..."
Just A Foodie
"Easy 4 almost 4,5. First time last week.All food was great, tasty and well presented.Service ticks all the boxes.Decoration is just..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"Probably the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland!💕Nice foodNice environmentNice serviceBooking..."
Chu Ka Yiu
"This hidden gem is worth the drive if you’re after some good Japanese food! Already proving to be popular with those in the area, it was..."
HJ
"I have been to St Heliers Musashi twice so far and the atmosphere there has been great both times. To be honest, it is quite pricey there but their..."
Foooood
"Excellent! Very good service, food and atmosphere. Very lovely store manager, look after customer well. I'm a pregnant woman, they give me..."
Sonia
"Absolutely amazing. Delicious Japanese and byo which is great. Awesome atmosphere and great staff. Went about a month ago and can't stop..."
Greer
"After reading the reviews and looking at the overall rating, I am so glad to say that Musashi is my favourite Japanese restaurant. Came here for a..."
Kirsten
"Visited here 29 June for my sons birthday. Fabulous food and staff were amazing. Brought out a happy birthday desert platter and sang happy birthday...."
Robbie Murdoch
"Came here for a nice Sunday lunch with a couple of friends, because we didn't book in advance we had to sit at the outside table - beggars can't be..."
Charmaine
"Had a fantastic experience here this evening, we were served by a lovely young gentleman named Jackson he was very attentive and sweet. The food..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Between this one and New Lyn, This has to be one one my more favourite one. I have noticed its much more packed but definitely worth. If you..."
Joseph Taleni
"Musashi is an absolute gem, i'm almost hesitant to write such a glowing review because I don't want to have to fight the masses for a table. The..."
Brittany Montana
"Really tasty food and attentive staff, all the food was really flavourful and cooked very well, the only exception being the squid which was over..."
Kimiora Borthwick
"The sashimi was so fresh! Service was also really attentive, we felt really well-looked after! Presentation of the sashimi is also very oriental, a..."
Oksana Zhang
"My favourite cuisine is Japanese...haven't been to a lot in Auckland but it is a regular place I go to with my family. Friendly and attentive staff..."
Hazel Wong
"One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to in Auckland. The sashimi is really fresh and delicious and the service is great. Only downfall is..."
Emma
"Great place! Visited on a Thursday night and it was super busy so would definitely suggest calling ahead to book. Between the three of us..."
Kathy Xu
"It was very busy when arrived. Lucky we made a booking beforehand. So table was ready when we arrived. We appreciated for holding the table for us..."
Patrick Tong
"One of the best Japanese restaurant I have ever been. Food is amazing. Been here twice and sure will come back again. Tofu Tzangi and Lamb steak are..."
Van Anh
"Musashi St Heliers is easily our #1 choice for lunch, you will leave this place satisfied!. Every time we go we order the set lunch, not once we were..."
Alan Ng
"As with all Japenese restaurants, they must end with a 'shi' or else they are not authentic. ..."
The Ordinary Joe
"Decided to come here for lunch and really enjoyed the dining experience, very busy little restaurant so I recommend securing a booking beforehand so..."
Kelly
"Came here on a Wednesday night and was not expecting it to be packed at all! FYI it is a BYO so don't forget to bring your bottle of..."
Cristine Manalo
"Have been to the lunch in the mildford one and it was quite nice, so i decided to try the dinner in st heliears. I'm a little bit disappointed with..."
Khloe
"The dishes are very beautifully presented and even though the portion looks small, the variety of flavours in one set makes you full by the end of..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"I guess similar like my review on Musashi Milford, this place is highly recommended for you to have a quick and tasty Japanese lunch.The place..."
Andrean
"Hidden gem- ordered a set course, great value for money. Gives a taste of everything, and then you finish off with a main. The main was HUGE, very..."
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"Delicious!If you want quality Japanese food definitely visit hereIt is a little more pricey than other Japanese restaurants but the quality..."
Amanda Lee
"Heard about this Brand for lots of times from many friends. Now I know that why people all love it. Only $16.90 for a pretty lunch set. What a..."
Michelle Hwang
"Went there for lunch and even from a Japanese perspective, it tastes amazing. The lunch menu is really good price/quality/quantity. Definitely..."
Mathieu Duval
"Loved this small Japanese restaurant hidden in Glendowie...Staff gave our experience a personal touch all are very friendly. Food was ok and I..."
Cynthia Agustin
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Their lunch and dinner sets provide really good value. Their food is always of high quality and..."
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"Staff / service = 5Food = 4.5Ambience = 4Awesome sushi / Japanese food ever!!! The staff are so lovely and accommodating...."
Lauren Bernays
"We went there for lunch with a 25% discount, the food is quite expensive but it was okay with the discount. The service is quite friendly, the staff..."
Chicken Wing
"I've been a fan of Musashi since it was called Eiji Japanese Restaurant and have to say the food has never disappointed. The quality, flavour, as..."
Ben Ch
"We come to this restaurant quite often.. It never seems to disappoint.. My partner always gets the set meal for one.. Which he always looks like he's..."
Lyndsay Sykes
"I am a big Japanese fan for culture, and the food. This place was recommended by a friend. The food is pretty unique and special. The dishes are not..."
Ronald Tan
"First time having lunch here, really surprised since they are soooo busy at noon, maybe because it is much cheaper to have lunch here than..."
Jenny Lau
"Haven't been here for awhile, came here to celebrate my son's birthday, the food was amazing. My favourite was the large sashimi, the seafood was..."
Candii Cao
"Delicious Japanese food, the set menus are a great variety and the food comes out staggered. One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in..."
Jenna Kelly
"This place is tucked behind mission bay, near Glendowie. You would be hard pressed to find this place without using the map app. As soon as I stepped..."
Wilson Huang
"Musashi is quite a casual Japanese restaurant but the food is actually really good that I forgot to take photos. The beef tataki and wagyu were..."
Jenny Da
"Was extremely impressed while dining here. We ordered a set menu which meant fantastic dishes just kept arriving at the table. Everyone's main was..."
Emma W
"The best Japanese lunch in Auckland.Good price for lunches on the weekends, serving looks small but it's actually rather filling! for less..."
Riley Rose Mercy
"This place is Amazing and is one of my favorite places to have lunch in Auckland. It's a little pricey for a dinner option, but the food is amazing,..."
Amy Tanabe
"Always good food. Tables are close together which isn't great for conversation. The eggplant dish is to die for if you like eggplant. Do recommend..."
Amber McIver
"Nice Japanese restaurant that is a bit more upscale than the usual Jap takeaway. Service is good and friendly. Ambience is warm and semi..."
ShoRt
"Every picture on the food menu looked amazing ... We seriously could not make up our mind! so we ordered the Kojiro set😅 instead, plus one beef..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Really good local Japanese. The snapper in light miso is amazing, and the garlic endame beans are a great innovation. Good menu for kids..."
James
"Recommended by a friend and it was worth going all the way to St. Heliers for this. The food was presented really nicely and most of it was..."
Benedict Uy
"Great local Japanese. Authentic, popular friendly and delicious. It's a regular in my family for good reason. We even get take out on occasion..."
Craig Ck Koning
"We went there on a Sunday along with three other people, it was pretty jam packed but they accommodated us right away. So happy we came here when we..."
Liza Mae Lintag
"Was taken here for my birthday lunch. Pretty cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Pricing is very fair along with the quality, would come back soon to..."
Yellow Rabbit
"Love this place! My family and I often visit this restaurant because the food is such high quality and so tasty. I ordered the chicken miso..."
India Shores
"Went there for lunch when I was in Auckland and the atmosphere was great and good was amazing! Great value as well for how much food you receive...."
Magy Matta
"We visited Musashi at least once a year since it took over its previous Eiji Jap cuisine years ago. This time we have chosen to be there on a..."
STRADS
"We been here many times, it's always been good, the food is good and appetizing, the floor staff is excellent and very accommodating, if you like..."
Gaetano
"Hmmm... what can I say about this place...a small restaurant, friendly waiters, and amazing chefs. I've went there 4 times now, the first 2 dishes..."
Badi Yeung
"Went recently again as the food is great, fresh and served promptly. We had the salmon and the beef. Went by ourselves as the last two times we..."
RM
"Musashi pulls off a wonderful trick of simple cooking with extravagant flare in flavours. The fire-scorched sushi and all the mains (believe me, I've..."
Gentlepig
"It was actually my second time returning to Musashi for their lunch deal and once again was highly impressed and pleased with the food that we got :)..."
Kellie Lee
"Introduced my parents to this place and managed to get them hooked to the amazing Japanese cuisine that is served at Musashi. Having been at the St..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"The best miso chicken cutlet in town! It's so good! Just the restaurant gets busy and quite full most days. The miso paste is so special in Musashi..."
Lambie
"I live near St Heliers, and I come here often with the family. The place is really busy so you must make a reservation!Every time we come,..."
Jk
"Great wee Japenese restaurant in Saint heliers! Went here with my sister after work and we really enjoyed our experience. The service was excellent!..."
Celeste
"Been here over 15 times... Possibly more... And there is a reason out of all our dinner dates this is number 1!!!! I love it, am in love should I say..."
Chloe-Mae
"I love this place. Probably my favourite japanese restaurant. I always come here for the lunch deals. For $15.90, you get a LOT of food. Your..."
Marcella
"Beautiful place. Quite hidden in my opinion. Great customer service although they got my friends order wrong. Firstly they didn't write down his..."
Queena
"Came here with my hubby right after I back to Auckland. We ordered a dinner set for 2 as we wanted to try different food. It is really good for what..."
Lady K
"A very enjoyable evening at Musashi! It was my birthday earlier this week and my partner took me to dinner at Musashi, initially hesitant, I was..."
Mimi Yang
"Love musashi. The staff used to be great but I would now describe as just good.The food is great, great choices available and always always..."
Alexandra Ingram
"Another comparison review from me. Visited the Musashi in Milford in a large group a few weeks ago. So trying the St Heliers one today. Again really..."
BeeQueUU
"Super good food, but very expensive for dinner and also a little bit chaotic. The restaurant is not exactly big, and with the waiters running around,..."
Nikki S.
"Amazing place with great service. I love how friendly the staff is. The decorations are amazing. The set menus are well proportioned and high in..."
Neila
"Had a booking for 6.30, arrived a few minutes late and still had our amazing feast by 7. First time here as found it by rating on this site and all..."
Katie Bennett
"Amazing food here, the rice with the sushi rolls was pitch perfect. Not too hard and not too soft.I am a big Japanese cuisine fanatic so I..."
Tony Ma
"Love this place. Staff are always friendly and works the small space very well. Love the set menus which has courses coming out one after another,..."
Leanne Kumar
"Outstanding. Awesome service, beautiful food, would highly recommend. Entrees are great, try the wedges and prawn sticks. Teriyaki chicken was best..."
Lisa
"In a real surprise in this humble suburban street location. I recommend the set menu which comes out in stages, that you feel like you're not only..."
Ana Butterworth
"Always welcoming, always full and busy, always delicious. Good value, good friendly service, great atmosphere, we have been here many many times and..."
Charlie
"Fantastic food and one of Auckland's best value meals. Everything was fresh and ohh so tasty. We got there quite late and it really was not a..."
Jen Thomas
"Fantastic quality and value! I lived in Japan four years and married a Japanese guy, and we both love this place.You have to book ahead to..."
Jane
"I have eaten here a few times over the last year and enjoyed many take outs. I have to agree with the majority of other reviewers, in that the food..."
Mailgina
"I organised a work dinner here last night for 15 and was very impressed by all aspects.We had 14 of us with the set menu ($49.50pp) which..."
Natalie
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Auckland.The environment is warm and cheerful. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable and very..."
Rob Ford
"Wonderful place. We were very impressed. It was very busy on a saturday night, but we were seated at a very cute table down the back. There..."
Anita
"The very best Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Exquisitely presented range of delightful cuisine in a delightful warm and ambient restaurant. The..."
Doug Coward
"We enjoyed the Winter Special Set Menu and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food was well cooked, well presented, and really tasty.. Good service,..."
L L
"after re-branding, the menu has been totally changed and less to choose. but food was still fabulous. ive went for lunch i had teriyaki chicken on..."
Katie Wallace
"We have been going to Musashi for weekend lunches for a while They have one of the best deals in Auckland - $15 for a lunch tray. Two pieces of..."
The Incredible Edible
"This is a very exquisite Japanese restaurant you can find in the suburbs. We walked in just past 6pm on a Saturday with no booking and got one of the..."
Lillian
"Have come here several times over the years and always loved the food - beautiful prepared and presented. Service can be a bit hit & miss depending..."
Rainbow Fasher
"I had lunch here on a Saturday with my parents and my 2 year old toddler. The food was amazing as always but I wanted to give a special mention to..."
Wendy Chan
"Great Japanese food with great service. Very popular place and the restaurant is not big, so make sure to book a table before you..."
Qun Xia
"We didn’t book our table, because we arrived around 8.40, 20min before closing. Lucky us! Food was incredibly nice, well served and delivered fast...."
Mauricio Kimura
"We booked online for a special Valentines Day dinner. Thank you for being open although the weather was rough outside. We had a set menu that..."
William Lin
"We have been frequenting Musashi St Heliers for many years and it is some of the best Japanese in Auckland.
Tonight we opted for takeaway sushi and..."
James Ashwin
"Yummy Japanese food.
My sukiyaki took a rather long time to cook (everyone nearly finished their meal when I was ready to cook the beef). The wagyu..."
William W
"Ordered large sashimi and it was amazing!! It's always quite busy. The lunch set menu is around $15 but I don't feel there us much to choose from...."
Saman
"Very enjoyable meals. Nice cosy environment. Always seemed to be very busy. It is good to call to book an appointment if you go as a group or..."
I H
"Enjoyed the staff. Very friend including shy cat and trainee. Keep up the good work and you will get better and more confident with experience.
The..."
Min Sang Kim
"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. The food is exceptionally tasty. Most of the times I've been it has been for lunch, which I..."
Michael Davidson
"Very interesting menu compared to the ones you typically find in Japanese restaurants in Auckland! The food was tasty but some dishes were a bit..."
Lisa T
"I absolutely love Japanese crusine and have tried many places, this place... Is by far the best I have tried in regards to the food. Amazing. Prices..."
Cass Toyne
"My partner and I have tried the other branches and wanted to try this one too. As usual, a great range of Japanese dishes are available. It's more..."
Priscilla A
"Love the food but a little bit pricey..."
Johnny Powers
"Wonderful experience ! Food are delicious and very nice service! Love the restaurant environment, plenty of car parks. They allow 2 hours eating..."
"My mother loved this place the first time she visited, so she brought me second time round and I absolutely loved it! The tempura prawns were so..."
Lyla
"The food is absolutely to die for, it’s magnificent! The service is a bit worse there is one lady that does everything and often get overwhelmed by..."
Ginolatte
"Came here the other day. Had the tempura prawn udon. The tempura prawn was nicely deep fried and the udon was nice and freshly..."
Wilson Shum
"Love the food presentation and also the ambiance of the restau. The people were nice as well. Im not really a fan of udon, but id try the curry..."
Celani Atienza
"The best udon in Auckland hands down. They hand make their udon noodles fresh and they’re so delicious and chewy. Service is always super friendly..."
Sheena
"I didn't realise how much I loved udon until I tried this place. New Zealand thanks your presence. Every dish I tried is superb and made with care...."
Bella Qian
"I’m craving for udon since i came back from my home-country. And found this restaurant in zomato, give it a try and i think it’s really worth the..."
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"Best udon I’ve had so..."
Miguo
"I came to Udon Works with my mum and brother and we were left very impressed. It is a short walk from the busier parts of Dominion Road but the..."
Sharon Louie
"Discovered this little gem one day when I was craving for udon. The restaurant is small but has a cozy and reasonably clean environment. I..."
Lucy
"If you like udon, this is definitely the place you should come often!! The tempura prawns are so crunch and fresh; chicken soup base is excellent,..."
Dawn Xiao
"Best うどん屋 in Auckland!!!. I can feel that the cheif put all the love in each dish while cooking ❤❤❤ really wanna try the whole menu..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Udon there were amazing~ You can taste that their noodles are different from those in other regular Japanese restaurants. It’s nice and chewy~ I..."
Binge And Clean
"First few times we went here we had to wait about 30mins to get our food but this time it came out after 15 mins which is a huge improvement. Still..."
MegWantsVeg
"We always saw this restaurant pack of people in the weekend and have a chance to tried during weekdays. Ordered a tempura prawns cold udon noodle..."
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"Friendly staff and authentic Japanese food, very nice..."
Rachel
"Wow! You can clearly tell that the food is meticulously prepared. The dishes may look simple, but a lot of thoughts, details and love are put in to..."
Jade Lim
"I have been there twice both time are pretty good. Kinda feel like cold udon go with soy sauce well. The sashimi one was disappointed me a little bit..."
GG
"I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant as I haven’t heard about this place before. The staff were attentive and friendly. The portion..."
Holly Picot
"Very nice place to eat the portions sizes were very big and I was satisfied at the end of my meal. The broth is made in house which makes the food..."
Patrick Oei
"So far this place is the best udon place I’ve been to! This place was recommended by a few of my friends and they even warned me that the..."
The Poor Foodie
"Been here several times, udon is good, feel like is hand made, huge portion and nice decorations. However the wait sometimes is way too long,..."
Tom Lê
"Came here for dinner on a cold winter night on the boyfriend’s recommendation. I can say this is hands down the best udon restaurant in Auckland,..."
Tiny Sized Foodie
"I personally found that the deep fried dishes were the highlight of my visit. The tempura coatings were thin and light but still very crispy, not..."
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"Straight up best udon noodle bar in Auckland. The udon is bouncy and is good quality unlike other places which are from the packets. I recommend the..."
Sophie Wang
"Amazing Japanese restaurant!!I would say one of the best I’ve tried in Auckland.The soup for udon isn’t salty, like many other..."
Mathetes
"Came here for dinner with friends after hearing raves about the udon. While the restaurant is quite small and busy during peak dinner times, we had..."
Gloria Ching
"The best udon that we have tried so far. Tastes very authentic. Fast service. Very friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommended! Two thumbs..."
Tina Paras Sarmago
"I had the Teriyaki Salmon Donburi. To be honest, I was not expecting it to be as good, because it seemed like their main speciality was Udon, but I..."
Austin Ibarra
"We tried vege tempura udon, squid ink udon, and regular one with soup. Loved all the dishes & staffs were friendly! Will definitely go back..."
Hohxx02
"Easily the best udon, if not the best Japanese food, I’ve had in Auckland. The food is exceptional and they have Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and other..."
Jennykakariki
"Finally tried this and it did not disappoint. It is very authentic and taste like the one that I had in Japan. Each dish have great presentation..."
Food2belly
"Perfect little udon restaurant for the cold weather. The udon is served still boiling in the clay pot so you know it’s going to be hot! We ordered..."
Jenny Da
"Very delicious and big portion of udon. I think it is one of the best in town. Loving the tempura texture. Crispy but not greasy. The soup is yum..."
Cynye Chan
"The Sashimi cold udon is the best! there are two choices of sauce, original soy sauce or sesame sauce! The udon+ sashimi is less than $20! Very..."
Jox Lee
"I got the vege kakiage tempura with kake udon and extra fish cakes. Food's good for the price, but it wasn't worth the wait. We had to line up..."
Coral
"A tiny shop with great udon! We ordered the prawn tempura udon set and sashimi udon set (cold soup) Udon is very freshly made with slightly chewy..."
May Hung
"Been here 3 times now and it gets better everytime. Their squid ink udon is a must try!! Super tendon udon and that squid ink is not too overwhelming..."
Jessie Tan
"Kake UdonKara-age ChickenUdon: thick noodles with a flavourful broth, balanced nicely with seasoning. Added kick of flavour when..."
Dylan Buckley
"We stumbled into this restaurant for a delicious lunch. Amazing taste. There is certainly a lit of thought been put into the soups and menu. Well..."
Mei
"Best artisan, freshly made udon I've had in New Zealand! Not exaggerating at all - the texture of these are amazingly bouncy. We tried the sashimi..."
Petitesweetsnz
"I recommend the squid udon or the prawn tempura udon. Tempura is A grade batter, light and crispy. Fast and friendly service. They consistently top..."
Joyce Young
"Found this spot when it was new and have been returning for months. The food is very presentable and hand made udon are the taste of Japanese..."
J Eats
"Wow wow wow. Visited Udon Works on a chilly night and we really like it! This place is not big so you might need to wait during dinner time. I..."
Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)
"It is so good to finally have a place in Auckland that does udon well. The portion sizes are phenomenal for the price and not to be underestimated. I..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Delicious broth and noodles, huge portions too. Would highly recommend. The tempura wasn’t on point when I visited (chicken underdone and..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Amazing place! Plates are vey tasty and huge, great service and good prices.We had the Prawn Tempura and the Kakuni Udon. Hard to finish, but we..."
Boty
"A wonderful find on the already busy Dominion Road!We've been here twice now and both times have been amazing. Udon is nice and chewy, and..."
Jamie Chiang
"Have you ever struggled to find a decent Japanese meal in Auckland? Or at least crave for udon noodles?! YAAS people, I get you! And I’ve got you!..."
Mia Suzuki
"The food itself is excellent quality and the service is fantastic. The portion is big and the representation is well presentable. Always walk out..."
Konny Lau
"Delicious authentic Japanese restaurant that specialises in udon (both hot and cold). Their udon noodles tasted so good because the ingredients are..."
Updn
"This place is delicious. Really great portion sizes and they don't cheap out on the meat. It goes without saying that their udon is..."
Alex Turner
"If you want an authentic Japanese udon house experience, go to this restaurant. Udon is done in house. Food is prepared in the morning and cooked as..."
Karl Gandela
"The food is absolutely incredible, and the staff is very friendly.
The value of the food is also fantastic, with good portion sizes. Definitely..."
matheus frois
"After waiting a year to bring my family here we finally were able to get a table for dinner by arriving at 5.30pm on the dot( they don't take..."
Etomia Wilson
"Such a great little Japanese restaurant selling delicious udon! This is the freshest udon that you can taste with yummy sashimi for..."
J K
"One of my new favourite places to eat in Auckland! Staff are so friendly and helpful, the food is delicious and fresh, and everything is reasonably..."
Isha Parker
"Beef sukiyaki is my favourite, and for a rice dish I highly recommend chicken teriyaki donburi. The flavours are always so amazing here, have been..."
Sokly Sim
"The food is very very tasty. We love this place and the service was good. It is understandable that they are busy but when you advise the length of..."
Kim Conor
"Great authentic Japanese food. If you are looking for warm Japanese food and your number one favourite carbohydrate is noodles, this is the place for..."
Julia Sakaguchi
"Amazing, authentic handmade udon! Everything was delicious and the portion sizes are huge, I couldn’t finish everything but great value for money...."
Amy Richardson
"One of the best places to enjoy udon, love that you can have as a hot soup or cold style. Very reasonable price for what you get. Only downside is..."
Gion Special Lunch Selection with 2x Sashimi Mixes
Salmon Teriyaki
Sashimi Mixed
A5 Wagyu
Beef
Teriyaki Salmon Bento
Sparkling Sake
Salad
Salmon
Bluff Oysters
Squid Ika
Fish on Grill
Renkon Chips and Eggplant Miso
Tempura
Eggplant Miso 揚げナス味噌
Fish
たこわさ Takowasa
Sashimi
Prawn Tempura 海老天婦羅
Edamame
Chicken Katsu
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
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Dinner
Lunch
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"Have always walked past and wanted to make a booking at this fancy looking Japanese restaurant in Parnell. Finally took the opportunity this evening...."
Elaine Yeoh
"19th March 2019Went here for a casual date nightLoved the ambianceWe ordered very non-adventurous, not even purely japanese..."
Maricor Sunga
"Came in with a group of 6 for a birthday. Lovely staff and beautiful wee key chain gift and free dessert with candle for birthday girl as well as a..."
Bonny Sapphire
"Awesome experience at Gion parnell! Staff were polite and ambience was really nice. Spacious and really nice decor, very comfortable. Food was..."
Annie Low
"I had a birthday dinner. Food were all so beautiful presentation and delicious. They brought birthday desert plate with birthday songs which was..."
M M
"Had birthday dinner here. The lovely staffs sang birthday song for me and free birthday dessert. Nice ambience. Quality of the food is good...."
Linda Yan
"The first time for us here. Very delicious Bento Karange chicken lunch, and very kind service. We'll be..."
Tushar Sharma
"was there for my birthday dinner nice setting n friendly staff. the sashimi n sushi are fresh however was little disappointed on the selection only..."
Jenny Kan
"This Japanese restaurant has been around for over 10 years, locates in Parnell, well known for its traditional Japanese cuisine.They offer..."
Lucy
"Gion is one of the most authentic and original Japanese restaurants you must visit, centrally located in Parnell. The restaurant is often busy,..."
Jenny Da
"I had lunch with family there today. Very reasonable price with fresh sashimi and sushi. Exceeded our expectations. My parents really enjoy it. Ll..."
Judy
"Came in for dinner tonight with the family. Food was amazing. The wagyu steak melted inside my mouth. There was no need to chew. Chazuke has both..."
Rosanne Choy
"My favourite Japanese restaurant! Visited Japan a few times so am able to confirm the food here is delicious and very similar to authentic..."
白雪雪
"Had a set menu. Was really good. We took away some food home as we were too full. Food came too quick and all at the same time so we had to tell them..."
Rezz Ca
"Good Japanese restaurant in Parnell area. I come to this place many times because they have Sake that we like and for me I like sukiyaki or seafood..."
Jewel
"Absolutely delicious and very well presented.Everything was good from the miso soup to the nigiri. I can’t fault this place one bit. The..."
Darren Big Belly
"My absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in Auckland, better than any of the “bigger” names out there in my opinion. The authentic ambience,..."
Beccca
"We went for a dinner tonight. The service, the food, the ambience - all perfect! We ordered tuna tonkatsu, prawn tempura, pork belly. Thank you...."
Monika Tracy
"Amazing authentic Japanese food, great atmosphere and great service. Make you feel like you are in Japan! Fresh Sashimi and very tasty chawamushi...."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"I have had almost everything on the regular menu, everything is great, but they do great karaage compared to other places I have..."
David Wright
"The first time I came here was for my birthday and because my best friend had booked dinner for my partner and I to have here. Admittedly felt like..."
Sonz
"We arrived late looking to have dinner and they appeared to be preparing to close up for the night. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We..."
Dennis Tohovaka
"One of the nicest meals I have had in a long time, great service , ambience & the Seafood Udon hotpot was delicous, will definitely be back..."
Steph Hay
"We had a birthday dinner here two weeks ago and had a lovely time. This was not my first choice for that particular evening, but I ended up reserving..."
Dee Elle
"Ordered one Gion special sashimi platter for $52.80 and one green tea ice cream for $7.80 Price was not cheap but reasonable for the quality of raw..."
Michelle Hwang
"Good value for money. Speedy and very polite staff. Great ambience for catching up with friends. Food is well presented. They also have a longer..."
Littleredpanda
"Amazing food and service! Quality of the food is good here, everything is fresh. Seafood udon is the best, super generous with the amount of salmon..."
Priscilla Khang
"Simply the best high quality authentic Japanese restaurant in town!The freshest sashimi cut in perfect thickness and only the best parts..."
Cupy Dee
"Definitely loved the ambiance of this place, very traditional. Customer service was very good. Very fulfilling meals and it came in a timely manner...."
Liaxo
"The food was absolutely incredible! Not to mention the super speedy service!!! The food was good quality and great portion sizes. Will return again..."
K B
"All the bentos are nicely designed with a mix of sushi, sashimi, pickles, salad and main dish. The sashimi is fresh and the makis are wrapped..."
Lmrliu74
"At Gion Japanese Restaurant, there is a wide variety of mains to choose from. The only thing was that they didn’t have a lot of dessert options...."
Rachel
"Went there for lunch today, it was a booking for 7 and we(5 of us) arrived at 11:45 and was told by the waitress that she couldn't bring us in for..."
Michael Hung
"This is a great little find in Parnell. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The service is friendly and generally very good. Anything teriyaki..."
HJ
"Good authentic Japanese restaurant with fresh food and menu. Great service by the staff. Good selection of drinks. Although it can be somewhat boring..."
TinaS
"Ok lunch in heart of Parnell, there're lots of Japanese decoration in the store which remind me the old days traveling around in Japan. I tried beef..."
Flora
"Went here Thursday evening with a girlfriend and then again on Saturday night. Food here is delicious, service is awesome and reasonably priced...."
Girlygirl
"We just had a beautiful lunch here today. We had pork gyoza dumplings and then each got a lunch special. Both were amazing, I had the tempura and the..."
Fiona M
"At long last, the hunt for zaru soba in NZ ends. :) I’ve never been a fan of Parnell Rd’s dining establishments – with only a few notable..."
Kiwi Foodie
"We came here for lunch and ordered two bentos and a udon noodle soup. The prices were very good for the quality and presentation of the food...."
Aniva Huang
"Best miso I have ever tasted. Slightly on the expensive side compared to price but the miso really made up for it. Great service and good location,..."
Emily Reeves
"Good food, good service, one of the best Japanese restaurants in NZ. Though getting a bit pricier... Nevertheless, one of the must try in Auckland!..."
Wewet8
"Not going to lie. This place is not cheap and the portions are incredibly small, BUT they do it well and I can't fault them for that, especially..."
Ed
"Went here for lunch. My friend reccomended the bento set, so I opted for the spicy karaage. It isn't anywhere near spicy but kinda expected that in a..."
Madz Manahan
"I remember going there when Gion was the winner for Japanese cuisine. Some time past since then. Went for dinner last month and yes, fresh..."
Katerina
"This restaurant is my go to for authentic japanese food. Food are always fresh and beautifully presented. The portion size is small like more..."
Candii Cao
"This resturant was at a different address sone years ago when I last visited. The new location suits as I usually dine in the precinct outlets..."
BeeQueUU
"The back story : Gion and I go way back. Having started going there many years ago, when it first started up on the opposite side of Parnell Rd to..."
A Culinary Affair
"I really love this restaurant and especially the Agedashi Tofu!We had 4 dishes and a huge sashimi combo between the 2 of us. Very delicious and..."
Alexis Xiaoyi Wang
"Have been dining here regularly for years and can truthfully say I have never been disappointed. Fresh food, great service. Highly..."
Owent
"This place is awesome. The food is great. It is definitely a place that is worth going to. It's my favourite place to go if I want to treat myself to..."
Catherine Fisher
"Have only recently discovered Gion. Although it's rather pricey in terms of Jap it's undoubtably worth it. Their teriyaki chicken is one of the best..."
Bella Lily
"Wonderful experience, great service, great taste, great atmosphere! Fresh seafood, my favorites are the rainbow roll, Saba yaki 鯖焼き, and Unagi..."
Fiffie Lee
"A wonderful lunch experience. Have been multiple times and my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the multiple choices on the menu. Okay so her choices..."
Chris Fitzgerald
"By far the best Japanese restaurant I have been with a group of friends from Asia.They saw and tasted the freshness of New Zealand seafood done..."
Moana
"Went over for dinner with my family last Wednesday 30/5 to celebrate my wife's birthday.Again, we were not disappointed - the new location and..."
R K Ariff
"Gourgeous food, lovely clean flavours. I hope you re-open..."
A W
"Our party of 11 ate at Gion last week and the experience has been in mind for several days so I had to leave a review.Whilst the service..."
Love Food
"My girlfriend and I dined here late on a Friday night. We loved it! It had a great authentic Japanese feel. Quiet, warm and comfortable atmosphere...."
Ben
"Very authentic Japanese restaurant, waitresses are dressed in their traditional costumes , and interior were very nice with the traditional look...."
Bo
"This is absolutely my favorite Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Authentic Japanese food in high quality. Price is reasonable. The owners has run this..."
Rikki Mitchell Family
"Highly recommended, value for money!!! Food was superb and everything was very fresh.
I was a bit cautious in regards to the services, having read..."
Gary Wilson
"I visited this restaurant with my family for dinner.The restaurant is quite clean and unique. Sashimi and sushi set is very fresh and yummy. It is..."
Eric Kim
"My favourite place for Japanese food. Gion offers a wide range of dishes and all are of top quality and made with incredibly fresh ingredients. I..."
Lauren Okabe-Fox
"Been here a couple times now. The Gion Special sashimi looked amazing and tasted even better! Also had some A5 wagyu sirloin, chicken katsu and many..."
Alex Leong
"Excellent quality food, Service is OK no one smiles and welcomes you.
The lady who took our order was so grumpy but the young lady who brought our..."
Nav Jote
"Amazing service and atmosphere. Were here for our Wedding dinner and it was fantastic. They even gave us a little parting gift.
We knew the food was..."
Rochelle Aird
"We came here the other day for lunch. We had the bento lunch, spicy karaage and the teriyaki beef. The beef was very good and tender and juicy. ..."
Wilson Shum
"30 June 2020: Had a lovely dinner at this restaurant for the first time. This is the first place where we were explicitly asked to scan the QR. The..."
Rising Star
"Was probably one of the most delicious and authentic Japanese restaurants I have been to! Amazing aesthetics and atmosphere I love how the employees..."
Jane Xu
"The GoodJapanese food in Akl
Recommend ⬇️
1.Sashimi 🍣 (must order) so delicious
2.Chawan Mushi (must order) is so delicious!
3.TATAKI is the..."
iok cool
"My second time to Gion tonight since 7 years ago as I live in Melbourne. Totally love the food very much. Freshness and the best quality you can get...."
demi Chor
"Great japanese experience, had teriyaki don, agadashi tofu and it was amazing, a bit pricey but worth..."
Charles Andrew
"Fabulous food. Beautiful fresh salmon that melted in your mouth. Four of us had bento boxes after salmon avocado sushi, all thought bento had a good..."
Cheryl Campbell
"Absolutely love this place! The Japanese steak was amazing and the sashimi was fresh. My favorite was the drinks here! If you are someone love sweet..."
Ching Hu
"We had
Katsu bento box & Special lunch selection- Salmon Teriyaki with mixed sashimi
Foods were nice.
We might go again, if we crave for Japanes..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Best tasting gyoza and the eggs were amazing! Highly recommend !!..."
Sommer Wagstaff
"Amazing food and service! Highly recommend! Was..."
Sara Tulloch Davies
"Have been served by Sho, great service.
Best gyoza i ever had! Also had the eggs, were..."
Alessandra Ierardi
"Try best Hida gyu & Gyoza..."
民部吉胤
"They do the best Karaage Chicken I have ever had (and I'm a big Karaage fan). They also do a stir fried broccoli dish which absolutely knocks my..."
Saskia Halleen
"The food is really good. Its not just gyoza here. The gyoza is amazing but we also ordered a variety of other food. The spicy chicken is yummy. The..."
Breadzania
"Wow! What a lovely little gem! We felt like we were in Tokyo again. Service was outstanding and the gyoza were the perfect mix of crispy pastry and..."
Courtney
"Lovely.We were craving some drinks and casual Japanese on a warm Auckland evening, and The Gyoza Bar did not disappoint.The karaage..."
Nick
"21.12 Drinking buddy as always - tried this restaurant as our last drinking night in 2018, sake for drink and a lot of snack - deep fried lotus root,..."
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"Best gyoza in Auckland, super crispy and flavourful. Do not confused with Chinese dumplings as I feel other (poor) reviewers may have. They are 2..."
Lisa Wong
"Stunning dumplings & friendly service. Absolutely loved the spicy pork dumplings (good heat) & they do a superb karaage chicken. Pricing good for..."
Jacqueline Hickey
"Very good customer service top notch food selection. Will definitely return. Overall a awesome expierence and atmosphere and extremely good staff..."
Harold S Lochmann
"Amazing staff and genuinely the best dumplings I’ve ever had! The takoyaki was absolutely suburb - and you can’t leave without tasting the cheese..."
Kate Gregan
"Really nice atmosphere, warm welcome and good quality Japanese food. Worth a try . Good selection that is vegetarian friendly and I am quite fond of..."
Callum Milburn
"We came for one of their special events and had a blast! Such a cute space with lovely staff. The food and drinks were delicious! Our menu was..."
Amy Rosvally
"The food was delicious! It is also affordable. It was my first time coming at this restaurant; it looks simple yet fancy at the same time. Must try..."
Chouobie Edubalad
"Service was top class! Food was delicious. A must try! The wagyu beef is highly recommended along with the gyoza and kimchi! A staff named Mayuka's..."
Fordson Djuraiman
"This place was so amazing we went back twice within 4 days! The pork and vegetable Gyoza was amazing. Service was great and drink menu offered liter..."
Jonathan Yardley
"Bustling Ponsonby gyoza eatery 🥟 Traditionally inspired decor, menu and layout. Kind staff and good service - beer on tap and some delicious..."
Syd Eats
"Exceptionally friendly staff, beautifully decorated (even the bathroom looks good) and the food is excellent; at least the dumplings are. I tried pan..."
David Forsyth
"Great food, loved the beef tataki and the dumplings comes with sauces that are different to the ones that normally served with gyoza. Big list of..."
Wiratama Sudjana
"Great little restaurant, every dish was delicious and good portions. Highly..."
Helen Joe
"Everything about this restaurant is perfect- the atmosphere is great for any occasion, the service was top tier, and every dish was bursting with..."
Cody Carlson
"Nice Japanese bar to get your drink for the weekend. Really love magyu beef and salmon cube. Price are acceptable. Must try place in..."
"I really like this spot, the food is good and always tastes fresh. The service is great, very accommodating..."
Lynco
"Been driving past this place for awhile and saw it here so gave it a try. Ordered sushi and we loved it. Taste great. Service is..."
Brandon Li
"This place is STUNNING. So good in fact we returned twice within two weeks, can't recommend this place enough. Kind staff, unbelievably fresh food..."
Steph
"Taiko Japanese Restaurant - Kingsland “Irasshaimase” is the first thing you hear as you walk in Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar. It’s a common..."
Altynai Saralaeva
"Delicious food, excellent service !!..."
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"Wow I really liked the sashimi with wow presentation. So teriyaki eel was really yummy- it was a perfect lunch for Sunday lunch.Also the service..."
Fatty One
"The food taste good and fresh. Environment is nice and comfortable. Highly..."
Jackie Fu
"Fantastic food and service. Pretty basic decor.Great atmosphere.The seafood was amazing and fresh. I really enjoyed it here. Would recommend if you..."
Hongbo
"we come again to try their lunch menu, so surprised, really good portion with good price, the eel set is so good, highly recommended. the whole set..."
LGarden
"A hidden gem in Kingsland, fresh sashimi, impressive decorations, good taste and value. However, our miso soup is way too salty? We will be back..."
Tom Lê
"The display was absolutely stunning, and the food was yummy with bold Japanese cuisine. We especially enjoyed the special bar drinks. Must..."
Vi Nguyễn
"Great authentic Japanese cuisine! Convenience location right next to train station. Good ambiance and friendly staffs. Will come again with..."
Vincent Nguyen
"Wow hand lunch here today 10/10 what a awesome lil place tucked away in kingslandNext to the train station Staff there top notch and..."
Gnxsta23
"Absolutely stunning sashimi selection of chef Takashi captured me and my friends on a Friday night. Along with juicy Karaage chicken and delicious..."
Jack Vo
"A great Japanese restaurant, with delicious food and excellent service. The Sashimi, Sushi Roll and Beef Tatar tasted so great, and must be..."
Felix Chen
"Subarasii!The location and decoration is amazing. Not mentioned the food. Very nice Japanese cuisine. Very fresh and tasty.Amazing sashimi,..."
BBW
"I came over on friday night with my mates. A great taste of japanese food. Very stunning sashimi food. Highly Recommend for all of my friends and..."
Tee Tran
"We’ve dined at Taiko twice recently The chefs cook a wide variety of Japanese cuisine Oustanding food outstanding service.Very affordable.Highly..."
Brent Nicholas
"Had lunch othet day. It was AWSOME experience. Love Japanesefood go to Japaneserestaurants a lot. Here is the best restaurant ever. Great service..."
Nyjer Morgan
"I had a nice dinner out with my husband. Fresh Juicy Salmon Sashimi on rice, nice - relaxing environment with warm Sake. Beautiful! We definitely..."
Huynh Chau
"The best Japanese food in Kingsland! Always excellent service and a friendly greeting. Love the Yumyum prawn, Tamago Japanese spinach..."
Emma Huang
"Actually nice Japanese restaurant, fresh food, quite an environment, the owner is greatly enthusiastic. I prefer their sashimi and takoyaki, strongly..."
Chris He
"I just visit this place today, service was nice and fast even though it was crowded. The food was fabulous. The Kaarage Chicken was spicy, crunchy..."
John Black
"I had Mother’s Day special menu. Very high stand food. Highly recommend this place. They have normal lunch time menu from $16.5 - 26.00 good value..."
Kiki
"Definitely ordered way too much for 4 people but damn it did not disappoint."Kikuni" (pork belly in broth) dish was amazing and can definitely..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"Really nice renovation done to the space. Food was really really good. Service was friendly. Highlight was easily the Kakuni! I will be back for sure..."
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"Delicious foods, fresh sashimi, yummy tempura and karaage chicken. Service is awesome! My husband was so happy with his father’s day lunch. Will..."
Jennifer Tang
"The unagi was delicious! A good portion too. The wagyu lunch set was just okay, a little tough. Sashimi tower didn't actually have much sashimi for..."
Yan
"The team at Taiko Kingsland turned on great food and service across the last few days. The front of house and chefs are doing a great..."
B B
"one of the best sake bar, dishes are delicious, slight cheaper than Masu/Azabu/Cocoro but foods quality can match those big boyz. only downside is..."
Dave Ai
"One of fantastic Japanese restaurants in Auckland.
You can taste authentic Japanese food here cooked by Japanese chefs.
Loved eating lunch specials..."
A K
"Fresh, fast and delicious authentic Japanese food. I took my Japanese homestay there who agreed it was true to culture Japanese food. Super..."
Rebecca Meffin
"Takio is a great Japanese restaurant in Kingsland! The atmosphere is cozy while able to cater for larger groups. My table ordered the Katsu Chicken,..."
Raynil Laxmidas
"We ended up here spontaneously. It was raining and we were looking for a dinner place in Kingsland. We were lucky to get a table for 3. The wait..."
Nupur Raut
"Eel set and wagyu set is amazingly delicious! authentic Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Ice cream is a must to order, matcha flavour is so..."
Marco Li
"If you want fresh Sashimi, beautifully fried Tempura and great Japanese food, this is the place to go. Have been a favourite for many years. Price is..."
"Loved the variety and freshness of sushi here! Favourites would be the crab leg and pepper prawns! You can also find fresh raw tuna, King Fish and..."
Annie Ren
"Good food but a little pricey, still a very a fun place with the sushi train and all. Although if you get a platter it doesn't cost nearly as much...."
Stana Hogg
"I had been to the Daruma Sushi in Botany and absolutely loved it so was hoping this branch closer to home would be just as good.I do feel..."
Vivian C
"Good place to have a relaxing dinner with friends. Various of dishes to choose. I like the noodles. They have oyster roll before which was amazing...."
Katherine Swift
"My eldest son has been craving for sushi and we decided to try this, expectations were met. Friendly staffs, toddler friendly (Thank God) I was able..."
L A
"My daughter always wants this sushi-go-around, she calls this as sushi-train. To kids, it’s not only about food but also about fun. The sushi is..."
Flora
"The best sushi place in town! I mean not just in Albany but the whole Auckland. I go there like once every two weeks, or even more often. So the..."
Jing
"Soo yummy!This is the real Japanese SUSHI!!The restaurant is nice and clean and very fresh!And the staff was friendly.Highly..."
Alohamaman
"Great food an service by the staff mid week, we went there Wednesday at about 11:35am as they open at 11:30 for lunch but we had to wait for a good..."
Danyelle Gates
"A great place with a good selection of sushi. Lots to choose from but does get a little pricy if you get greedy like me. The train is the best bit..."
Reuben Lim
"Service is always nice here and they have a good selection of food. A little bit pricey but the quality is acceptable. Can be a bit of a queue if you..."
Akym
"Owned and run by Japanese, so there's plenty of nigiri with white fish (salmon, terakihi, kingfish), shellfish, and tuna. There's also eel nigiri..."
EL Chuckie
"I like sushi train, you can see it before getting it and eat a variety of things. This place doesn't have a lot of other choices apart from sushi, so..."
"Nice and clean, good service and plenty of choice. It’s not the cheapest but then sushi train restaurants generally aren’t. My daughter loves the..."
Helen Gyde
"Sometimes I feel down then I will come here and eat a lot, like 20 plates. There have many kinds of seafood, and my favourite one is ika~! But I have..."
Yongshan Zhu
"Brought my son here for lunch. We had a great time choosing from the manny little dishes and also had some plain avocado sushi made for my son. The..."
Lisa Reynolds
"Not bad for a sushi train restaurant, especially just opened a year ago. The hot manu need to upgrade, still love to take family out for a Saturday..."
Leon Ma
"Sushi is always fresh. Their ramen is simple and tasty. Have had pork and spicy ramen, would recommend. The Uburi range of sushi is delicious...."
Tarei SuperChur King
"This is a fun way to eat sushi. Not cheap but still good if you know how many plates roughly you're going to eat. Food is delicious and fresh,..."
Blackpearl
"Spice up your meal by making your own selection as the food conveyor belt goes around. Definitely a fun way to dine alone, as a pair, with a small..."
Jade Lim
"They have pretty good dishes. We recommend ryoshi-yaki $10 which is a salty grilled king fish with crispy skin and juicy white fish meat, and Aburi..."
Charles & Haruka
"A cute little Japanese sushi train store just off the motorway. Came with family when it just opened - the concept is great and the sushi tasted..."
Annie Zhou
"Visited Daruma for dinner with two others on a weeknight. This restaurant is well set up with a bunch of booths set up on one side of the sushi go..."
Sarah S
"Pretty decent conveyor belt sushi place. First of all, the staff was really friendly and the restaurant was clean. On to the food, the sushi were..."
Giang Nguyen
"Great atmosphere and great location. The seafood and all other food items were really fresh and very delicious. All staff were very friendly. The..."
James Youn
"No booking, seated 3 on entry. Your seated next to a train that carries entree sized servings of sushi, donburi, seafood, dim sims etc plus desserts,..."
Vera Busby
"The food was quite good, we did order a few hit dishes to make sure we got hot food. We did notice that the price has continued to increase, and as..."
Darryl Scowen
"Great classic sushi train, one that also stocks plenty of the good stuff on the train so I don't have to keep..."
M Q
"I like sushi train, you can see it before getting it and eat a variety of things. This place doesn't have a lot of other choices apart from sushi, so..."
Icy Guo
"The train was out of a lot of the options when I was in, so a little disappointed. You can get fried products or udon chicken if your not in the mood..."
Matthew Hansen
"Best sushi place I've had on the North Shore. Can be a bit pricey if you don't keep track of what you're eating. Customer service is great. High..."
Ali Alsaffaf
"Nice go around sushi train restaurant. Tidy and clean place. Delicious sushi made by Fresh ingredients. Rice base is a bit smaller than normal sushi..."
Mark Chen
"Good fun and quick service, able to seat us straight away. As expected, it was quite pricy once you add everything up at the end of the night! Would..."
Nolan Jex
"This place was great fun to go to with the kids. The food travels around on a conveyor belt past every table. You simply take what you want off the..."
Philip D'Ath
"Absolutely love this place. Clean store, super friendly staff with a wide range of yummy grub to fill up on in a very convenient..."
Gazza. NZ
"I like the fresh seafood sushi including Kina, scallop, tuna, king fish and salmon caveat. Although Sushi train in the city seems to have more..."
S Jin
"Didn't go for sushi but for the byo car wash what can I say easy to use did have to bring my own soap and washing materials, all in all good place..."
"I love their chicken teriyaki donburi! It is delish! I usually order this and chicken karaage to share and yuuuuum yum! Super cute place..."
Biani Hoskins-Peri
"We ordered in via Uber Eats & the food was presented really well. The Donburi was pretty saucy but enjoyable. The Bento Box was pretty filling but..."
YumTum
"We went to this place for a dinner and we had bento box, okonomyaki and a sizzling plate with chicken. Timing and service were good and meals were..."
Eduardo Dias
"Best place for sushi and donburi on symonds street, get the teriyaki chicken donburi almost everyday and its always a great size and taste! Staff is..."
Greg
"Great sushi outlet. Everything from the food, service, prices and dining area is on point. All sushi here is delicious depending on what you..."
Munchies
"We dined here last night and are delighted to have found a great authentic Japanese restaurant in our neighbourhood. The waitress warned us the Bento..."
MX500
"Not sure about the other negative reviews - this is my favourite place for lunch & is often really busy weekdays. Sushi is excellent, fresh with good..."
James
"Such an appetising array of sushi as we walked in that we had choose a selection. You just can’t go wrong here. We also ordered 4 bento boxes which..."
Mei
"Small place but it doesn´t feel packed.Not many items on the menu but you can combine which builds up your options.Everything we ordered..."
Fernando Mayoral
"Stopped by for a fairly late night dinner (around 8pm). The front wasn't full but the back area was. The back area is a nice seating area with big..."
Benedict Uy
"Came for dinner on a Monday night. Cozy restaurant with a lovely seating area out back for watching the sunset. Service was quick and polite. Food..."
Teresa Pau
"Tidy sushi self serve/dine in restaurant with plenty of variety especially for those on a vegan diet. The indoor and outdoor dining is spectacular..."
Michaela Wilkinson
"Better than average sushi. My 6 pieces (4 regular, 2 fancy) came to $10 which is pretty standard. Nice and fresh, tasty..."
Emma Watt
"Nice vibe and friendly staff. Delicious Donburi. Good for dine in and take out on busy..."
Yash Y
"Ordered delivery 🚚 for lunch today.
Taste good and reasonable..."
Gabriel Kung
"So fresh, yum...... amazing staff!..."
Arquila Crawford (Ark)
"Lovely place with great service! My son and I ordered the okonomiyaki and karage chicken as our entrées, followed by a sashimi bento and a teriyaki..."
Cathy Ah Chong
"Got Kokoro on Uber Eats and had to come here to review. So good! Their Karrage chicken is the only chicken I ever want to eat in Auckland again, and..."
Phoebe Scott
"I get Kokoro on uber eats often and in store. Every time it’s awesome and the serving sizes are good for the price. Love..."
Summer Jane
"These guys are amazing. They are my go-to via Uber eats. Snack wise my picks are edamame and vege spring roles. Meal wise if your after a protein hit..."
"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,..."
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"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..."
"Came for lunch, all the dishes are amazing, service super friendly. Staffs moving fast, environment nice and clean.good location, near sky tower...."
LuNa The TuNa
"Went here a few months ago. The food was delicious and service, amazing! We ordered the bento dinner boxes. The salmon teriyaki was to die for...."
Acacia.barnes
"This restaurant, although small has the biggest range of exquisite foods and the staff are so polite. Great place for a business dinner. one dish I..."
Michelle Forte
"I had amazing dishes with my important client at Fuga yesterday. My client was also happy with all dishes at Fuga. Sashimi (KINMEDAI), Scallop..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Great food consistently fresh and authentic Japanese taste. I had sashimi and a miso soup. Second time a sushi-sashimi combo. Lots of food and very..."
Shamim.ramputh
"I had a salmon dish. The dish looked simple with salmon, sauce and some beans. Tasted as good as simple it looked. enjoyed the dish. i would go there..."
Anita
"I love Fuga.We normally try menu from blackboard as owner told me that menu changes accordingly to what they got from market in the..."
Myers
"I absolutely LOVE Fuga!! Went here with my family for dinner on a Friday night for my sister's birthday without a booking and waited around 15..."
Kellie Lee
"It take 16min to have to meal.i tell you what it's pretty good time.Food was amazing one of the best Japanese food I ever had.however they had..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Excellent food in an easy to find mid-town location, just next to Sky City. Fuga has been here for a while and unfortunately the furniture shows it:..."
Chris Fitzgerald
"Beautiful present food! Fresh and yumm. Great price. Highly recommend. Special menu change all the time! I will have my special function here next..."
Eric Wu
"Great food and the price is reasonable. Service is good too.I love my 3 colored Don. (chicken, salmon and tempula!!) Every dish I have had are..."
Aya McKenzie
"Delicious.. Great service.. Have seen this place while passing by, but thought I'd give it a try. Really nice food. Not cheap for dinner, but worth..."
Andrew Parks
"Hidden secret alright! This place has a fantastic lunch menu, very good price and the dishes are prepared with care and come out looking and tasting..."
Ben McDowall
"Fuga is one of Auckland's best kept secrets, it's the best Japanese lunch menu in city area easily. Ultra fresh,big portions and beautiful..."
Lisa Taouma
"I have eaten at Fuga around four times and each dining experience has been great. I love the food. The service is prompt and courteous. We have..."
Sue Reidy
"Tried this place for lunch first and have returned for dinner. A bit hard to find street parking but at least it is free after 6pm - otherwise you..."
Kenji
"Lovely little place run by locals. You know it's good when it's packed with Asians. I thoroughly enjoyed the sushi sashimi bento box and the sake..."
Sarah Keally
"Great food & service! Serving sizes are generous. Highly recommend, will be back the next time we visit Auckland..."
Steffany XY
"A rare restaurant in Auckland where you can get authentic Japanese food.
You can't go wrong with any dish you order..."
Naoko K
"Food is really nice as always! Hospitality is really good and the lady in the restaurant is super nice and lovely.
This is our go-to-place when..."
Karla Avila
"Traditional Japanese style cuisine at reasonable prices.
Lunch is highly recommended, with a wide range of dishes on the menu, including donburi..."
Yuichiro Soma
"The only Japanese place worth coming to, so authentic and such good experience. Higher price than average but..."
Ninogame 63
"Lovely service - the two women were so welcoming and kind. The prawn and vegetable tempura were so fresh and delicious. I’d definitely recommend a..."
Tiffany M.
"Service was great and courteous. Owner Eriko was friendly. Enjoyed the sashimi, seafood tempura with rice & miso soup. Found the food to be very..."
C Liew
"I had the pork katsu don for lunch. It was very good with a nice crumb on it. The service was very fast and friendly. This place seems a very nice..."
Regan Doyle
"What an amazing place to randomly come across.
If you are in the area please do yourself a favour do not pass this place without eating here.
The..."
"Loved our experience. Service was super amazing and food was served quickly, hot and absolutely delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our night (ordered..."
SS
"We were greeted at the door by very friendly staff, and the excellent service continued throughout the entire night! The cosy restaurant wasn't too..."
Helen
"Amazing service and awesome Yakitori. Skewers and the food are well priced and I loved the atmosphere. Ordered quite a lot to try and loved every..."
Bella Qian
"Ending the work week with good food, good time and good company. My husband and I always loved Japanese food, so it was exciting to learn about The..."
Carla
"My bf and I celebrated my birthday here because I was craving for Aburi Salmon Sushi. I have tried almost every Aburi Salmon Sushi in Auckland and..."
Beyoungka - BEYO3535
"Dude I would come here every week! The best yakitori in town!The 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 were welly grilled! The meat were flavoursm..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Delicious drinks bbq and snacks! Best yakitori bar in Auckland!I love the skewers, the flavours and textures are amazing too! Don’t..."
Tony Ma
"Very very nice place. We are glad to have found this place. Drinks were great! We didn't have any food as we came after dinner, but we were quick to..."
Marcus Kwan
"You wouldn't think much of it as its next to dominoes but don't be shy step in and you will be surprised its a cozy Japanese bar/restaurant. Great..."
Hungus Girl
"I was thoroughly happy with the food and friendly service at The Yakitori House! Amazing all round experience, would love to go back again some time!..."
Paige Pomana
"First time eating at this restaurant and wouldn't be our last. Yummy yakitori as well as other items on the menu. Price are very reasonable and..."
Carmen
"It is an authentic Japanese Yakitori place that is spacious, and relatively quiet. One of the best place to catch up and hang out with friends. It is..."
Bryan Chen
"Decent place to come for a few drinks and dinner. pretty good Japanese food and service is prompt. nice little cosy place tucked away a little..."
Samuel
"This place can be hard to find so let me make it simple for you. Go down the staircase, and through the door on right hand side of Domino's on..."
Flames And Skewers
"Great food, nice sake . Had a lot of fun. Staff are quite obliging. Good place to relax after work. I like the scallops the best. And also the..."
LuNa The TuNa
"We got totally fried at The Yakitori House on bottomless karaage.This is the first and only time walking through a door marked Dominoes and..."
Totally Fried NZ
"It’s next to dominos pizza, and you need to go down stair to enter into this restaurant. Food are good, staff are friendly, and the environment is..."
Wendy Wang
"We went here for the $60 all you can eat. Lots to choose from and all nice dishes but nothing spectacular. Was worth the money for all you can eat..."
Jasveen Kaur
"My first zomato gold visit 1+1 food experience to these nice hidden gem in the city.. i like the atmosphere of the restaurant, and yes they served..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"Love their Katsu Curry meal and Karaage. But the best part is that They usually have unli karaage promotions. So keep your eyes posted for..."
Julirose Supremo
"Amazing flavours, generous portions, great service and an incredible restaurant fit-out and feel. Can’t recommend highly enough, and all at a great..."
Guy Richardson
"Have been here multiple times and have enjoyed every visit! Nice atmosphere even though the shop isn't huge - reminds me of a lot of tapas..."
Tina Crooks
"Nice place to have dinner. Few of them were little bit salty but overall food was good :) Tried warm sake and highball and it was really..."
Sonia Son
"Habe always walked past this Yakitori house, and decided to try it out. Ordered the Scotch filet steak, Pork belly, Grilled Rice balls and the..."
Kirsten
"Came here tonight with a group of 12. The staff were amazing and so friendly. The food was perfect, such a great night, everyone was happy. We even..."
Maddy
"Came here with 10 other people and everything was spot on from reservation, to service and most importantly the food! Such a nice vibe and located..."
Ho Nom
"Wow what a difference under new management! Staff are actually friendly and smile! Lobster salad was my personal fave, and soft shell baby..."
Chomnomnom
"My friend and I went to here on a Sunday night, therefore it was not crowded. We both love the food and the ambience here; especially, the funny..."
Nataliepham0908
"Were craving for some yakitori and stumbled upon this place on saturday night. Ordered some warm sake, karaage chicken and their yakitori sets with..."
Blackpearl
"Excellent service, super friendly staff. Addicted to grilled beef tongue and lobster salad!!! Great place to hang out with friends for drinks and..."
9gna
"Just got back from having a fantastic meal here.Everything was delicious and well priced.Probably the best service I've experienced at a..."
Michael Riordan
"I put it simply :5 stars! As far as grilled meat a-la Japanese -style concerned this is the tastiest Japanese sake bar/restaurant in Akld.I ordered..."
Serge Foodini
"Told by a friend that this place is under new management. Gave it a try, food was amazing! Staff are friendly and helpful in choosing what we should..."
Tony Chen
"Best Japanese restaurant in the city, good wines and tap beers. Chicken skin and beef tongue are very nice. It is a good place to hang out with..."
Allen Tang
"Nice setting with mood lighting. Friendly staff.Highly recommend the chicken knuckles. Interesting soft shell baby crabs, haven't had..."
Darren Big Belly
"Pop into this newly opened restaurant last night. This place reminds me of Japan. Staff so friendly great to chat with and food soooooo delicious!..."
Bella Lin
"Just been there, they have nice food, service's perfect and atmosphere's great, was surprised about this rating i mean 3.6 out of 5 come on! but the..."
Ashton J Lee
"This place is really great, and I have had an awesome experience and will probably be coming back soon.
The atmosphere is cozy and pretty, and the..."
Avigail Larom
"Yesterday my good friend Namiki and I dined at Yakitori House, and it was a culinary delight!
Firstly, the variety of options on the menu is..."
Mauricio Kimura
"Absolutely love this place! The ramen, sake, gyozas and beef skewers with blue cheese dressing was out of this world. We ordered all this for $60..."
Misha Grover
"Very cool vibes. The food and black sesame ice cream were delicious. Salmon sashimi was..."
Lauren Kee
"A great yakitori restaurant. Food is good and atmosphere is great.
Maybe they need another service person as the poor waitress was flat out.
One..."
Duncan Andrews
"We were in Auckland for a few days and we stumbled into this place on a Friday afternoon and we absolutely love it. The service drinks and food were..."
Traveling with Apple
"I'd consider this one of my favorite restaurants in Auckland so far. Everything is so well executed there is nothing off the menu so far that I..."
Angelo Richard
"A familiar cuisine just make our day after the flight delay & cold rainy..."
SAB LIS
"The Yakitori House serves excellent food and have a wide range of good drink selections. Our all-time favorite would be the Sirloin Steak with Miso..."
Carla Leyson
"Great little restraunt in Auckland Cbd, great for sharing different food and keeping cost down. HIGHLY..."
Phillip Ryan
"Just visited again for the first time in years and Khan (the manager) actually remembered me for how much I loved their salmon skewers! That really..."
Brendon Wyatt
"Nice foods and environments.
Good place for snack and beer.
Dango dog was the best..."
Seowoo Shin
"Fun cozy place! Even though it was really busy the staff still managed to get out my order in a decent enough time. The food was quite tasty and a..."
Lynetteリネット
"Great place for yakitori and happy hour house lager beers (until 7 PM daily). Good vibes/decor to make you feel as though you’re in Japan.
Enjoyed..."
Ma Jorant
"Nice place for Japanese food with Japanese style decorations restaurants, good beverage. I recommend sake jelly peach, it was so nice for girls...."
Phunipa Bhurishawarangkul
"First time to visit this restaurant. Food and drinks were served very quickly.
The deep fried chicken skin, the karrage chicken and mini soft shell..."
Alvis Wong
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