6 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..."
"Really good find this Japanese restaurant and the food is amazing. Very highly recommended and will definitely be going..."
Devon Shankar
"Sashimi was very fresh, strongly recommend this. Sizzling prawn would be nicer if they had more yum yum sauce on it.
I was disappointed with the..."
vy
"Food delicious. Nice to be beside the waterfront. Staff..."
Sue Leov
"Always great Japanese cuisine experience!!
The quality of Guoemon never disappoints!
My favorite, this time, was an eel cooked in Japanese..."
Svetlozar Kralev
"Quality of food never disappoints. My favourite is definitely the fried tofu, been ordering this dish since 19yrs ago and still taste just as..."
Janus Lee
"Delicious food! Pricey but very worth it. My fave is the teriyaki beef. The sparkling sake was soooo good too, and definitely try the green tea mud..."
Grace Lim
"The raw oyster on the sashimi was amazing but everything was delicious and the staff very attentive. Definitely on my list for another visit when in..."
Gaile Noonan
"Delicious, fast serving and good service. Only downside is the portion but food is reasonably..."
Tony Kwok
"Love this restaurant in a very nice location. It is by a marina so you feel a sense of relaxation when you arrive at the location. Staff are very..."
Jack Sheu
"Amazing sushi! Excellent service!
We were served quickly by nice and smiling servers. The restaurant was clean and the plates were cool! Quality..."
Madeline Keefer
"Every dish we tried was super tasty. The fish tasted really fresh. The sushi was good but not perfectly constructed. Still tasted great. Spicy tuna..."
Craig Smith
"Best Japanese food around. Ambience is super loud and crowded though, which is a..."
Samantha van Ryn
"First time we've been to this restaurant. Food was delicious & great location. We'll be..."
David Hogg
"Been enjoying Gouemon since it first opened, it must be close to 20 years. The food is always consistently delicious with excellent presentation. ..."
Martine Gray
"Food was exceptional , probably the best Japanese food we have ever had. Loved the small intimate restaurant, staff were very attentive and food was..."
"Delicious food, the bento boxes are so good! Great price & friendly service with a smile. We'll definitely be back!..."
Lisa Munro
"Best sushi place in town. Really cool..."
Ximena Sarmiento Robeson
"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland. Also, the most friendliest staff ever..."
Priana Daniel
"Best sushi place in NZ! Friendly staff, my children and i love going here..."
Jo Buisson
"If you're looking for your new local sushi spot, look no further than Yokoso!!! It's an amazing family-owned restaurant with incredible food at an..."
Molly Gogas
"Have tried a few things from their menu and have greatly enjoyed everything so far. Their Salmon Avocado Sushi, Chicken Teriyaki Sushi and plain..."
C6vrm
"Me and my bestie popped in here this afternoon for a quick sushi date after school and were both quite happy with our sushi we got. She got the..."
Yana Petrenko
"one of my fav lunch place for more healthy lunch option within walking distance of work. they have attractive sushis on display. and can also order..."
Foodhunta
"Such yummy sushi!! Hidden little place I stumbled across and the ladies there were so friendly! It was a little pricey but the quality was definitely..."
Lizzie
"Cutest little Japanese restaurant, the atmosphere was authentic and calming. Really lovely lady who served us and the older man ended up singing a..."
Aria Mendes
"Came in tonight with the family for dinner. The tofu was flavourful and salad sauce was delicious. Karaage was deep fried perfectly. A variety of..."
Rosanne Choy
"Came here to grab a quick lunch and was greeted nicely. Small little restaurant but cute and charming. Picked out a few pieces of sushi to go and..."
Shar Young
"I would give it a 4.8/5 so rounding it up to 5/5!❤️: large variety of sushi and all sushi looked sooooo pretty. I especially like the black..."
The Poor Foodie
"Yokoso is small and cute, like eating in the owners dining room, great food with authentic home made freshness. The bento box is great dinner with..."
Sarah Wallis
"Our go-to for Japanese in Mt. Eden. The karaage don - which comes in chicken or prawn is my fav. Also recommended the yakisoba. Not much..."
Sandra Judy French
"My partner and I love eating at Yokoso. In a way, it has become a home-away-from-home of sorts in the sense we are always welcomed there with love,..."
Sonia Wilson
"Sushi is really yum and fresh, the amount of filling in each sushi is generous. There are some unique-looking ones and everything I've tried are..."
Lo9ve3r 4s
"This used to be a regular lunch spot for me, and I have eaten their karaage chicken several dozen times, as well as much of the sushi menu. This is..."
Vitex
"Affordable, but I only enjoyed around half of the food in the vegetarian bento box. Next time will definitely try the tofu donburi. Pretty nice..."
Alana McConnell
"Sushi was very yummy compare to other sushi takeaways. Portion was good for hot food. Woody ambience with relaxing music. Food served promptly sushi..."
John Jung Ki Kim
"Despite the owners being Koreans, Yokoso has authentic and innovative Japanese food of all sorts of styles. The service is top notch, I always feel..."
Sylvester Kuo
"Yokoso is so cute. Always reminds me of a legit Japanese resturant with its interior. The customer service is great. The man in there is so sweet. I..."
Oones Connor
"Looking for good sushi look no further the tofu donburi is to die for sitting quietly on dominion road you don't realise how good it is to you try it..."
Ayaan
"Would highly recommend this place. Ordered the edamame beans, gyoza, yakisoba and chicken bento box to share between two and it all only cost $40!..."
Gabby
"Went for lunch here with a friend and I really like the interior of this place. It's nice and basic. The teriyaki bento box is just..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Despite being a small area in size it makes the most of it, everything is well presented and I love the sushi display at the window, lots of variety..."
Dyana Metson
"My kids love their sushi. A local so we often get takeaways for the kids. Sushi is nice, interesting varieties. They could improve on their..."
Varsha Paul
"Yokoso is such an excellent Japanese restaurant! It is my favourite. The food is simply delicious. Everything is fresh, flavoursome and..."
Cara
"I have eaten a lot of Sushi. Would have to say that Yokoso is the best so far. I get takeaway sushi twice a week from here and would highly recommend..."
Peter Taylor
"First caught my attention from the street with the yummy looking sushi as your walking past. Now I come here often, love the food here! Lovely staff,..."
Daniel Stewart
"Very friendly, very delicious, very reasonably priced, can't fault Yokoso! I've been in several times for sushi over lunch and have enjoyed every..."
Nick Turnbull
"Quality authentic Japanese food! Loads of guys that work around Dominion Road are able to sing it's praises as it's a frequent lunch spot for us...."
Gentlepig
"We looked for a place with donburi and good ratings on Zomato... and found Yokoso! We came for a meal around 3-4pm and surprisingly the..."
Sheena
"My absolute favourite place for sushi, have yet to find anywhere that rivals this (including nearby award winning places). So delicious and fresh,..."
Emily Pavey
"Food was delicious!! Were gonna go murder burger but walked past and changed plan, place had a lovely atmosphere nice music playing. Chef came out to..."
Georgia Vossen
"Delicious variety of sushi and priced well. They have a simple menu to choose from, its not expensive and the food is also made fresh. The owners are..."
RJ
"I really enjoyed the whole experience here! I went to sushi during my lunch hour and the service through a window style meant I had loads of time to..."
Samantha Lines
"Best sushi and friendly service! They remember us every time and we love coming here. All their staff are lovely and always very happy.We always..."
Sarah Malcolm
"My favourite Japanese place and it is cheap enough that you can have it often. The staff are super friendly, the food is tasty and the potions..."
Steve Thomas
"My favourite sushi place! Have tried many flavours, all were delicious! Wish it was closer to home so I could go there more often. Great service,..."
Andrea
"I love the food here. Everything is so yummy. Sushi are large and fresh. I still remember the crispy ebi (shrimp). I've tried chicken donburi and it..."
Steve Huynh
"I love sushi and this place was beyond amazing. It is now my favourite place to eat sushi even though I live ages away from it... it's worth the..."
HayleyNieuwoudt
"Great food with fast and friendly service. Love their sushi, large in size. Totally enjoyed the Beef Teriyaki, while my husband had a tasty and..."
Cherry C. Thelmo-Fernandez
"Fresh, interesting sushi, friendly..."
Jason Paul
"We were craving something fresh, lite and delicious and this place definitely hit the spot. Delicious sushi and soup. We had seaweed salad, several..."
Carmen Lucia Simkins Rios
"Really good miso ramen. Fresh ingredients. My daughters had udon with deep fried prawns . My son had chicken yakitori. Decent sized meals at a..."
Richard
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Absolutely beautiful beautiful food my beef noodle 🍜 soup was the BEST I've had in New Zealand !!! everyone at our table was..."
Frances France
"This is a great little local. Well priced and good food in a unique style and plenty of yummy fresh choices. Dine in or takeaway. Warm and friendly..."
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"The best sushi restaurant in town! I went there twice and I had bento boxes. The price was cheap and affordable for student like me. I love their..."
Wika Wulandari
"Everyone was very friendly and the food was super yummy! It's such a cute..."
Lorry love
"Love a donburi chicken katsu curry and highly recommend this one. The cutlet was crisp and freshly cooked.. and the curry was so good! I was..."
Lia Taurua-Garnett
"Amazing fresh sushi! Excellently priced as well!
The staff are amazing and friendly. Truly would recommend to anyone in Auckland..."
Cameron -
"Beautiful, fresh, delicious sushi. Lovely atmosphere to eat in and no plastic with takeout. This is the best sushi and miso soup I have tasted in..."
Jill Tuwhare
"Outstanding food, as a vegetarian it's difficult to find a wide range of options but the food here was amazing, I couldn't tell you the names of what..."
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Chicken Tofu Detox Meatballs
Fish
Udon noodles
Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Karaage chicken
Mixed Tempura
Gyoza
Edamame Beans
Wagyu Bento Box
Wagyu Meatballs
Beef
Sushi & Sashimi Platter
Matcha Cheesecake
Sushi & Sashimi Box
Chicken Katsu Don
Vegetarian Tempura
Okonomiyaki
Dumplings
Samurai Meat Platter
Sit down
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very friendly service and got a very warm welcome from the staff. The beef is not that impressive. But, the sushi and sashimi platter come in a..."
Eatateeaten
"We got takeaways to have at home (ordered on Zomato) and it totally satisfied my sashimi cravings. The sashimi was delicious and fresh, as was the..."
Sandy Hsiao
"Was craving sushi the other night so I walked in Mad Samurai for nigiri takeaway. Fast service and great quality of sushi 🍣🥰 there were 3x..."
The Poor Foodie
"It was a nice place for dinner time with friends. The staffs were very friendly and..."
Minh Thu
"Amazing salmon with miso plum sauce. The yummiest I've ever had! A very balanced meal with sweet savoury miso plum celebrating the salmon. The potato..."
Celestina Chang
"With coupons, I had dinner with friends at this highly-rated Japanese eatery. I thought we might have 4 individual courses of dishes, but it..."
STRADS
"We came here for a work lunch, I ordered the vegetarian set.The food was great, I especially liked the variety of vegetables for the tempura!..."
Emma S
"I've been here 4 times and I feel this place just has good vibes. The food is good, you'll find a few dishes you would be very familiar with, if you..."
Huy Nguyen
"Great service, server came to the table and pours the green tea for you and tops it up as your stay continues. A must try this hidden gem in the..."
Dinusha Wijerathna
"Came for a late dinner weeknight, it wasn’t particularly busy and think they’re winding down for the night. It still had a friendly & cozy vibe...."
Manz
"Alongside with super tasty sashimi, we definetely like super friendly staff in there..."
Zumra
"So glad that my friend & I found this place that offers Japanese food with a twist. Its nice to be here that has casual laid back atmosphere after..."
Regie
"The staff are very friendly and the food is delicious. Really nice place and I will definitely come..."
Xuqing Zhou
"Been here a few times and to be honest the food is low-key average for the full price. If you've got zomato gold it's very well worth it but the..."
Linda Lin
"Curry Wagyu Rice is flavourful & delightful. Customer service is great & hospitable. Made a great dining experience. Will be back for more great..."
Arden Khoo
"Raw fish on Sushi is really fresh and tasty. Sushi rice is also well made. It is the best sushi I have ever eaten in AucklandSalad with the..."
Anthony
"The MAIN potion is small. Hoever, the fish is juciy, sweet ,and I can taste the freshness which is not premade by chefs. A little difficult to order..."
Shirley Weng
"The service was great. sashimi platter looks awesome. But sashimi can be fresher...."
Kay W
"This restaurant is close to work, in the past few months I’ve visited a dozen times. There food is amazing and the vegetarian set is great. Love..."
Rawan Alafeshat
"Came here last week on a date. The decor gives a nice ambience and it's situated in a nice location. Got the salmon avo sushi, wagyu beef dumplings,..."
Bryce Galbraith
"Delicious food - we love their salmon, vege platter, wagyu beef patty and karaage chicken. Very friendly service and consistently scrumptious food...."
DTV
"one of my favourite Japanese restaurants. They are so nice and friendly and patient about any questions. The service is like aaamazingBut..."
Leo
"Food was really yummy highly recommended. The staff was attentive the ambient was nice and prices are average. With zomato gold they become really..."
Andre Mdst
"Cosy environment with a bar, the food was made very well with decent portions. I rate this high knowing that it's a high end restaurant, and..."
Tiger Li
"Chicken Katsu is delicious. The sashimi platter is so beautifully presented - salmon and sushi are stand out elements. The only letdown was the tuna..."
Sarah =^. .^=
"Come for the Sashimi & Sushi platter! Just looks amazing and priced fairly for what you get.The Wagyu Fillet limited menu was slightly..."
Shirley Au
"Really enjoyed the foods. Kindly staffs with free wifi. Foods are affordable and most of menus were able to redeemed as a complimentary..."
Jamie Shin
"I had to give it 5 stars because it’s soooooo good!!! Came in at the last hour before they closed, the girl at the counter was so friendly and..."
DayToy825
"First time visit for dinner, Amazing food, great service, Absolutely LOVED the Wagyu curry in particular was delicious. I will definitely be back,..."
Mitha Laras
"Food here is so so so delicious! We loved it. Staff here are very enthusiastic and friendly. Very cute place and atmosphere is great. Definitely come..."
FoodiesTable
"👺🍣Hidden away in Snickel Lane is Mad Samurai, a fantastic Japanese restaurant. This is probably one of the fastest serving restaurant we..."
Food2belly
"Very good food and lovely servers! Portion is a little small, but the presentation was on point. The taste was excellent. Will be coming back for..."
Marcus Kwan
"Never think a plate of salad can make lunch so full. Ordered salad with roasted beef and beef lunch set. The beef tasted so tender. Would love to try..."
Yi Pan
"Great service, waitstaff were extremely friendly and attentive. The food was presented beautifully and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves...."
Limyongqi
"Ate here twice this week! The wagyu beef with salad and rice is divine. All the elements work to make it a delicious dish- definitely a must try!..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"Fantastic place downtown for Japanese food. The service is amazing, the food is even better, and it's excellent value for money. Their premium green..."
Jay
"Went here with a friend for dinner and ordered a vegetarian shojin platter and chicken katsu, both were generous portion sizes, were presented well..."
Amanda
"Chicken curry was good and the sushi here was delicious!! Ordered prawn avocado rolls and Mad Samurui rolls, both were yummy. And warm sake just made..."
LilianMonaghan
"*Zomato gold*Ordered the Wagyu curry lunch set ($27) and a traditional sashimi ($25) to share.Wagyu hamburg was perfectly cooked with it..."
Arianaaa
"Great food, great service and great price with Zomato gold...I liked it and we will go back again. Thanks to the team who serve us, it was..."
Su Ling
"Came here for the first time with zomato gold, and was thoroughly impressed! We ordered the wagyu curry and the wagyu yakiniku set, and both beef..."
Elisa Soerjadi
"5/5 for service as the waiter was very lovely and food came out fast! Nice position and location where the restaurant is as tucked away. Would..."
Richard O'Kane
"Mad Samurai has amazing sushi! I really appreciate how fresh their fish was. 100% would recommend for a nice night out if you’re feeling Japanese...."
Yasmin Walker
"Had an amazingg night here, this place is a hidden gem. The staff were so attentive and kind from the moment we stepped in. We ordered..."
Emily Gossen
"Best Japanese food I have ever had. Great service and all of the staff are really lovely. The salmon and avocado roll is delicious and the chicken..."
Jade Macdonald
"A discreet little restaurant hidden on Customs Street. Cozy and clean environment great for a causal lunch/dinner.Nice and friendly..."
Lucy
"Best Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Very friendly staff and the food was delicious ( karaage Chicken and Nabeyaki Udon) 🍱🍣. I will go back..."
Marcelo Bruneli
"Loved the sauces that came with my katsu chicken dish, absolutely delicious! This main came with miso, rice and salad, all very good. The reason I..."
Wapatino
"Extremly warm service and quiet good dining environment. The food is delegate and delicious. We ordered two types of deep chicken and both of them..."
Sophia-Sun
"Lovely food, lovely atmosphere. Presentation could have been a bit better with the salmon avocado role though... The wait staff were really nice!..."
Niki Devi
"Absolutely love this spot! The food hasn’t let me down yet, and the service led by Miss Lima is phenomenal. It has a pretty good happy hour deal as..."
Jason F.
"We went there for dinner with group of 3, environment and service were very nice, love the sushi&sushimi plate, the steak is really tasty but fried..."
Winnie
"Came here on Zomato gold & it was so great - big portions, meat was so delicious and tucked away in snickel lane so cute! Def highly recommend! Such..."
Lizzie
"Came in yesterday night with a friend after a history exam. Ordered the tofu salad with tuna and the tofu salad with salmon. Tuna was not that great..."
Rosanne Choy
"The tofu salad with salmon was great! Portion was good, and the sesame sauce was delicious, exceeded my expectation. The girl ordered our food served..."
Charis Yang
"Food were well-prepared although took a bit of time. For the same taste, i would go for better priced places which works out to be as good pricing as..."
Jaws The Tastler
"We ordered the Salmon Sashimi (tasted fresh!), Wagyu tataki, Pork Katsu, Wagyu Curry (served with a side of salad) and Wagyu Hamburg Steak (comes out..."
G1k
"A cosy place with a funky and modern environment. Suitable for event as well I guess. The food is nice (as can been seen on photos). Sukiyaki is a..."
Jing
"#zomato gold#Got the Udon noodles which was nice for a simple lightish meal. A bit on the pricey side if not using Zomato Gold. Will be..."
Jordan
"Loved this place.Food and service were both great. We ordered small plates to share and was filling. Agedashi TofuEggplant and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Great food and super friendly staff!! We normally use discount vouchers like Zomato Gold and we always feel we're being frowned upon by the staff,..."
Patrick
"Nice little place in a cosy alley. The portion of the food is quite big, especially the chicken katsu curry. The curry is full of flavor, but the..."
Yao
"Mad Samurai has amazing Japanese food. The location makes it tricky to be spot this jewel along the bunch but it's a beautiful culinary experience to..."
Flames And Skewers
"The waitress is amazing :) we felt very welcomed. Nice cosy place, ordered the wagyu hamburg steak and wagyu curry using our Gold. Both very..."
CYYTee
"The staff were friendly and extremely welcoming. We ordered the salmon w/ sweet miso sauce and the vegetarian shojin platter. The salmon tasted great..."
Deborah Yin
"Got the wagyu aburi for starters because we've heard good things. Half came raw and the other, cooked. Raw wagyu was chewy and not as enjoyable as..."
J Eats
"Used my first ever Zomato Gold here! The service was very friendly and welcoming. We had miso salmon and chicken teriyaki. Both served with mashed..."
K&A
"Sashimi must try!!! Wagyu beef is legit!!!! Staffs were polite and ambience was goodI don’t really like their sukiyaki as their soup..."
Annie Low
"The food was mad good! And the service was stellar! :) They were so attentive and looked so happy to serve their customers. We ordered the Wagyu Beef..."
Kate Javier
"Staff were really friendly and the food was delicious! I had a very filling and tasty Salmon dish, not bad at all! Will definitely visit there..."
Cj
"Very polite and attentive staff! The first time I used my Zomato Gold was at this restaurant. Ordered the Premium Wagyu Beef Hamburg Steak and the..."
Kirsten
"Tried this place since they’re part of the Zomato Gold list. Surprisingly their food is good and the portions are really big! We ordered Wagyu..."
Julirose Supremo
"Came here with some friends last night for dinner using the Zomato Gold 1+1 deal. It is tucked away in Snicklel Lane and has a cosy vibe. The staff..."
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"5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 5/5 Customer Services My new Favourite Japanese Wagyu Restaurant in CBD.If you..."
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"Yummmmmy!!! Really delicious food. Was expecting (and willing!) to pay more for food with such flavour, quality and presentation...."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"I dined here with two friends on Friday. The Wagyu rump steaks were great. The staff went above and beyond in terms of customer service. Would highly..."
Chad Branks
"The chicken katsu was literally a mountain of food. Never thought I would get full from this type of place as I am of well loved size. Good value if..."
"A very pleasant dinning experience here. It’s one the restaurant tuck in Snickel lane. Great atmosphere, great service, and food are..."
May Hung
"Its a pretty small restaurant hidden amongst a few others in Snickel Lane. It exceeded my expectations. Seevice was excellent. We were greeted..."
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"It was a nice filling experience:) brought my partner to have our weekend lunch and must say that our favourite is the chicken katsu.. it was big..."
Celani Atienza
"Just went there with two of my friends for lunch. Absolutely LOVED the Wagyu steak, the steak sauce in particular was delicious. I will definitely be..."
Mayank Gavri
"Enjoyed the ambience of the location. It's in the city but a nice spot away from the hustle and bustle of it. Presentation was wonderful and food was..."
Ana
"This place is tucked away on Snickel Lane which gets super busy during weekdays at lunchtime. Good value for money: the food is tasty and the portion..."
Richard
"Great food and service. Came for lunch, I ordered the salmon salad (healthy day) and my friend had the Katsu Curry. I had major food envy. Mine was..."
Jonathan Clark
"Food: We ordered the Wagyu Curry, Chicken Katsu Curry, Karaage Chicken and Chocolate Parfait.My most liked dish was the Wagyu Curry. The..."
William Chao
"Friday night out - custom street was crowded as always and we found this hidden place full of restaurant, tried wagyu curry and pork katsu which are..."
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"We like this name, the crazy knight😁~(Maybe not that right translation)The food is amazing~Big portion, very yummy~We ordered tofu salad..."
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"Very friendly/helpful service! Great food too.. generous portions. We ordered the Wagyu Curry, Wagyu Hamburg Steak, Chicken Katsu & Tuna..."
Adrian Mak
"Amazing food and very good customer service from Heloise. Had the wagyu beef hamburg, tuna tataki, curry and katsu chicken. Will definitely come..."
Jeremy Tan
"I was super enjoy dining here. We ordered 4 kinds of wagyu dishes. All different flavour and cooking methods but same delicious！ curry very tasty..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Excellent customer service everything wagyu!We ordered Wagyu steak, Wagyu curry, Wagyu Tataki, Wagyu Nigiri. The wagyu Quality is better..."
Tony Ma
"Nice little place with friendly staff. Ordered chicken katsu curry & wagyu hamburg. The curry was alright, huge portion with a side of fresh salad &..."
Chibicabi
"Had an absolutely wonderful time here. Warm, heartfelt service and excellent food. The tempura was great as was the sashimi. Will definitely be..."
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Hiromi Matsuoka
"Highly recommend this Japanese restaurant!!Very close to Britomart station and Snickel lane is massive cool!!Sushi is fresh and such a..."
Fumiya Miki
"Best karagee chicken in town, sashimi also is super yummy and fresh! This place is very cute and peaceful for auckland cbd, they have great food for..."
Heloisa Moreira Lima
"One of The best tempura udon i ever had.This place is a hidden gem...with indoor and outdoor setting. This place is definitely worth..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Staff so friendly and smiling. They have a cool environment. The food is really good, especially Wagyu Tataki. I really recommend. I loved..."
João Eduardo
"Mad Samurai specialise in offering dishes that use high-quality New Zealand wagyu beef. This means that some of their dishes are more expensive than..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Love the decor and ambience of this Little Japanese cafe tucked away in snickel lane. I got the karaage chicken off the lunch menu with a small plate..."
Sunaina Goundar
"This place is a surprise. The food is good and ambiance is lovely. We ordered quite a few dishes and they were all very tasty even the tofu salad !!!..."
Breadzania
"Such a cute hidden away restaraunt in Snickel Lane! Service was very fast and efficient, food is decently priced and presented beautifully. We got..."
Holly Bailey
"This place is a little hidden gem in town in a newish area off imperial Lane. We were the only other table dining inside on a Friday evening so it..."
Lucyeatsakld
"my favourite haunt for a quick work lunch. always great service and the food is top notch. I highly recommend this place. vegetarian springs rolls..."
Sarah Palmer
"Great lunch, I enjoyed the wagyu, liked the fact it came with a Salad and miso soup. I also had chicken Katsu the night before, was the best chicken..."
Beth Waveney
"Really tasty food using fresh quality ingredients. I had the vegetarian dumplings and salmon main. The portion size of the salmon was huge however I..."
Shannon
"The food was delicious, beautiful presentation and excellent service. Starters were a little small but mains were just right. My friends salmon was a..."
Clove
"Came here on a Saturday evening because I heard about it through Urban List! We got Fresh Spring Rolls, Wagyu Meatballs, Wagyu Tataki,..."
Oksana Zhang
"Salmon was delicious and fresh, staff are super friendly and attentive. Food almost looked to pretty to eat. Bottomless green tea and a great dining..."
Amanda B
"An amazing authentic Japanese restaurant with a kind and caring owner.
The Samurai Platter alone was enough to make the two of us 120% full. We..."
Mehdi Abdifard
"Trying to figure out where to eat and just happened to stumble onto this place on a Friday evening. SO glad we did because the food and entire..."
Kay Welser
"definitely recommended!!! Very good food for lunch and dinner! Waygu beef so delicious. meat plate is alsome！ But the bottle is 全黑zenkuro sake..."
MARK MA
"Quality Japanese cuisine hidden away in downtown Auckland.
I chanced upon this restaurant while looking for a place to eat not too far from the water..."
George Forgan-Smith
"Super nice price and dishes. I love the place, quite warm and cozy. The sashimi was fresh and delicious, the grilled salmon was superb. The cream..."
Hoàng Phạm
"Really liked the sake tasting and the Samurai platter was really good with the mix of waguy and..."
Ryan Donald
"Best Japanese restaurant we had in Auckland. The food is delicious and they are even offering delivery services now! The experience we had at the..."
Odile PERISSE
"Good food and service. Great experience..."
Freddy
"Best Japanese curry that I’ve ever had in AKL and the sushi here was super delicious!! Ordered prawn avocado rolls and Mad Samurui rolls, both were..."
Lilian Monaghan
"Amazing food in a laid back atmosphere. The staff were great and the dishes were fantastic. Add Mad Samurai to your "must try" list. Next time I am..."
Martin Blank
"A hidden gem in a small arcade of Auckland. Beautiful and cosy place to experience a reasonably small list of Japanese dishes —and I say small as a..."
Darth Vader
"A must try!! The meals were absolutely amazing and we loved getting to try the wagyu it was a really cool experience! Every dish was so so delicious..."
Keepingupwben
"It's the first time to visit this restaurant with my family. Foods are nice in a fair price. We specially enjoy Platters (Sushi & Sashimi, and Mad..."
Yoshifumi Suzuki
"We stumbled across this place by absolute chance, and we were so glad we did. The food was divine. The fish was super fresh.
We had the Edamame,..."
Tess Keough
"Our first visit to Mad Samurai to celebrate our daughter's birthday. What a delightful eatery!! Lovely ambience, very attentive & friendly staff and..."
"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..."
"Great food overall, but $10 for half an eggplant was steep. Was very very yum but based on the photo on the menu I was expecting either a bowl full..."
Sophie Wilton
"Everything was delicious. If you crave yakitori, this place will not disappoint. Especially with ample parking nearby, and convenient..."
Darren Big Belly
"Went for a BYO last night and the food was really good. Happy to see a good vegetarian/vegan selection for friends too. The food does take..."
Riddhi
"This is our fave Japanese place in Auckland to visit, food is always great and service is usually pretty good! Love that it’s a BYO, but be aware..."
Nikita Kumar
"Nishiki is a popular Auckland Japanese restaurant which is more than often very packed. The food is impressive and comes pretty fast. The atmosphere..."
Advantageous
"Overall, food was very satisfactory. The portions sizes were good. There is a tablet at each table which makes it a lot easier for customers to order..."
Renie
"Tried the Freemans Bay branch, after a bad service at the Highland park branch (which used to be good prior to the ownership change), and I’m so..."
Foodventurer
"Came here for a friend's birthday and I was so happy with my choose of food. I got the seafood pancake type thing and I so wanted another one. Great..."
Crackerjacker
"We came as a large group and booked beforehand. Some of us arrived early (about 15 minutes) but was told that we should come back at the booked time..."
Benedict Uy
"Food is good, however, portions can be small compared with other Japanese restaurants. By the time you are full, you can spend almost $50+ . ...."
Alby Farris
"BYO... yay!!! Really good food and great ambience. For my vegetarian option, I went everything tofu. Got a miso glazed tofu and got the agadashi..."
A_craving_foodie
"No idea why suddenly I’ve dined at so many Japanese restaurants. I’ve dined at the Nishiki in East Auckland a few times and I must say that I..."
Medium_Rare
"Busy little japanese restaurant, they have good range of foods to choose from. Their rice in broth was so good, not too salty and yet so tasty. Quite..."
MCP
"Came with four mates and had a blast. Loved the fact you can order what you want from the table on a device. Went a bit overboard with the food but..."
Maria Foy
"Probably one of the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Their menu always has some seasonal food. The yakitori is very good. Sushi is good. Drink..."
Alas
"What a hidden gem! Came here for a byo on Friday night and it was great! We were seated outside but there were heaters so it was fine. The food was..."
Lizzie
"Nishiki is always good;) i had winter special food today. Seafood congee(porridge) ,pork something :) was very busy n fully booked. So better book..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Favourite place for Japanese food sooo yummy! Always get at least 5 dishes when here. Service is great, drinks are adventurous and exotic. Love the..."
Peggy Jane Keddy
"Perfect place to dine when craving quality Japanese food to share with family and friends! Highly recommended for all who love Japanese cuisine and a..."
Food.review.nz
"There was such a wide selection of food on the menu that it was challenging to decide! Food was yummy and the presentation was cute. I especially..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Mushroom and minced chicken was real nice. The combination of both really worked well together on the grill. The grilled chicken wings with teriyaki..."
Rosanne Choy
"We went there on a Friday night and were fortunate to get a table. It had a few large groups and so it was loud and lively.Looking at the..."
Sindhura Chamala
"We have been coming here 20 years now. Consistently good food with a wide selection a small plates suitable for sharing. We like most of the menu..."
Forkingfamished
"Consistently good Japanese food. Great for big groups as you can order many dishes to taste and share. Personal favourites are: gyu tataki,..."
Bella Qian
"This place has a huge selection of all kinds of Japanese food. From rice, sushi, sashimi, hotpot, takoyaki and more. The prices are quite cheap..."
Aimee.
"I go to this place since about 10 years, its always a great experience.The food is very good and the service is always very friendly.Never had a..."
Pfitzer Ginne
"If you like Japanese, this would be a good recommendation. The portions aren't very large, but that explains some of the inexpensive prices they have..."
Jason Zhang
"best japanese food in auckland, my partner and i always choose nishiki for our special day. Like birthday or anniversary. We love the food. Fast..."
Jamie
"Simple but great traditional Japanese inn food plus plus traditional sashimi and sushi and little creations.A great vibe with communal eating..."
Gary Sweetman
"A favourite spot for Japanese food. Service really is standard here, ambience is ok, I always ask to sit at the counter if possible, I like the..."
Jeffie
"The service here is good.The food is good. It was good. We got two rolls of sushi, these had the perfect ratio of rice to filling..."
Dxlche
"I've been to nishiki twice now and both times the food has been great. There's a huge variety of small dishes (think tapas) to choose from and the..."
Chris Gin
"A wonderful Japanese restaurant in Freemans Bay not far away from the CBD. Most dishes are delicious, but the restaurant is full of smoke from a..."
Pita Jarupunphol
"Would have to say a more enjoyable experience this time, as last time we get kept getting told we had to leave because of other bookings. food came..."
Ray Jay
"Second visit and Nishiki did not disappoint, really enjoyed our selection of dishes, great range to choose from and all were delicious. Busy..."
Sarah Parsons
"I have been to Nishiki many times, mostly for BYO. Tonight I went for a casual Wednesday dinner and was so yum as always! Quick and friendly service...."
Taryn Kitchen
"I've been here countless times, and the food is quite nice. Sometimes if there are a lot of people their food quality is not as good, but generally..."
Chicken Wing
"Always get amazed and satisfied everything I go there. The dishes are well made and so yum. The staffs r friendly and polite. Will b back again..."
Hung Quoc Bui
"It's one of the earliest Japanese restaurants in Auckland and its original location in Freemans Bay still attracts big crowds every day. A great..."
Christian
"Lots of small dishes to taste, good choice for family get together! Sushi is not their specialisation, recommend raw beef salad, that is absolutely..."
Hedy Huang
"I've been to Nishiki so many times and always enjoy the food here. Although I must say, over the years, the food and service has gone down a little!!..."
Charlene Weaver
"This place is a go-to for me when I want Japanese but more than just the standard Donburi bowl or sushi (but both at this place are so delicious)...."
Squigglebee
"The best a la carte and best Japanese food.After having it once, my partner and I went back again a few days later. Booking is a must because..."
Vicki Ko
"I went here for dinner last night with two friends for an end of year celebration. It's BYO which was great as we could bring champagne. The menu is..."
Fiona M
"We arrived last night around 7:30pm on a Friday night without reservation and were lucky enough to score the last table right outside, next to the..."
Where.iate
"Came here for a cheeky celebration BYO. We rocked up with our champagne, ready to roll. The menu is basically Japanese tapas. Lots of small dishes, I..."
Josh Law
"Regularly customer here. food is always yummy and staff always friendly . We had the 24 pieces sashimi plate and beef sashimi tonight ...."
Food 24/7
"Been here a few times. They're always really busy during the week and crazy busy during the weekends. Booking is a must unless you want to wait 40..."
Queena
"Really good selection on the menu, in fact its one of those menus you just cant decide, and you order too much!! The best seats for 2 people..."
Food For Thought
"Been to Nishiki couple of times with friends for enjoying nice Japanese food and alchole. Always feel satisfied at the end. Board selections to..."
Jojobaby
"Love this place! Awesome food, my partner and I got heaps of small dishes so we got try a range. Took a wee while to come out as they were busy but..."
Rochellebreee
"Food was lovely at Nishiki. This place is always busy and quite popular so a reservation is highly recommended. Came here with a group of friends and..."
Dee
"great restaurant! Japanese food done amazingly well and the value for money on the food here is totally amazing! go in a big group and get to taste..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Favorite Japanese food. All the grilled seafood, and the sashimi are so delicious! Staff there are friendly. But a little noisy, I guess it's what..."
Katherine Feng
"Went here for dinner last night, looking at the massive menus oh man everything just looks bloody good so just ordered a whole bunch of random stuff..."
Gemma
"The food was really nice - (the mains). Found the restaurant very noisy and not much room to move but good was quick with good service. Had banana..."
Georgia Stewart
"It was my first time dining here and I'd definitely return for their fresh raw seafood! Not too sure with some of the hot mains we ordered as they..."
Lucy Lim
"Me and my family is in love with this place. We haven't tried everything on the menu yet but what ever we order the taste and presentation is always..."
Badi Yeung
"Love this place. The food is superb - fresh, flavoursome and lots of variety. Prices are affordable and it is BYO. Nishiki is always busy. It's very..."
Philippa Bannerman
"Service: 6/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 7/10Value for money: 8/10Overall: 7.25/10Great place for dining. Menu worth..."
Jack Trav.
"over all (taste.portion.price) is grate. at least $70 for 2 people can both feel full and happy and impressed by the food. i have been to Zen..."
Yvonnechan1989
"I came to this little gem late last month. We ordered some great dishes ranging from hot pot to bacon wrapped orcra. My favourites by far were the..."
Annette Wong
"Great Japanese food! Fresh and tasty. Reasonably priced and well located away from the hustle and bustle of Ponsonby . Large variety on the menu...."
HJ
"Nishiki is one of the best Japanese restaurants Auckland has to offer! This place always proves to be busy and if your not reserving a table..."
House Of Eats
"Cult classic and family favourite! i just love this place and come back time and time again! friendly staff, amazing authentic food and a great..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"Nishiki is a great Japanese restaurant for groups or dates! It's got a great range of sharing dishes both hot and cold! There's exotic dishes..."
Aniva Huang
"Been coming here for over 5years and I've never been disappointed! It is a rare find in NZ for real authentic Japanese delicacies. Love their many..."
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
"Japanese winner. This is Japanese izakaya style at its best. Most people associate Japanese with sashimi and high prices. Not so, izakaya style is a..."
The Toothpick
"love it! can't get away from it and it's never too much food.Service is a little bit disappointing some times, but the food and the atmosphere..."
Mila Jackson
"Nishiki is THE place to go for Japanese. Not only do you get friendly and efficient service. The food. Oh the food. As a seafood lover, their salmon..."
Jodie Hsieh
"This place is consistently good, the food is awesome and it is byo which is always a bonus. It is definately not a fine dining atmosphere but the..."
Marilyn Moore
"Have a regular table on weekends here and a regular order of salmon tataki, seaweed salad, tori soboro meshi, agedashi tofu. Love the food/pricing..."
Mei Lee
"I dined here with friends on a very busy Wednesday night and the place was full. Service was prompt and the food was excellent. We got..."
Emma W
"Always a good place to catch up with some mates over a Japanese meal.Food: 4/5Speed:4/5 Ambience:..."
Jade Lim
"Love this place. Booked a table for 12 but on the night we ended up growing to 16 and the extra people easily accommodated. I think we..."
Laura Jury
"A MUST DO if you love japanese food and you're planning a trip to Auckland. I have been going there for about six years whenever I can and it never..."
Jenna Qualtrough
"My favorite Japanese restaurant. Fresh, delicious, unpretentious and not overpriced. I have been coming here for over 10 years now and I love it. ..."
KitKat
"Have been visiting this place for the past 5 years now... and can say that it's only gotten harder to make a booking. Casual diners dropping in get..."
Franklin Liu
"Great food, great atmosphere and great place to enjoy dinner with friends and family.Their staff can be quite busy..."
Richard Wong
"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant. Everytime we come here we have such a good time - the food is fresh and flavoursome, the service is..."
Kay
"Nishiki is a excellent place to have dinner. I often go there with couple of friends and enjoy the different dish's.But i will have to warn..."
Shelley
"Good Atmosphere.A variety of food.More like Japanese Tapas.You order lots of small dishes.I found their teriyaki a bit watery but..."
Sarah
"So good! Yummy food, such a good price and..."
Emily Brown
"Nishiki is such a great place - Ponsonby's beautiful people's kids out to play - St. Mary's Bay lite, if you will. It gets a bad rap for slow..."
Flyingkiwi
"Nishiki is an extremely popular and busy Freeman's Bay Japanese restaurant. Be sure to book as the BYO crowd in particular are known to book big..."
Auckland Food Tours
"A group of seven recently visited Nishiki in Freeman's Bay on a busy Saturday night. I have been many times before so this review is based this..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Nishiki is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. It's best to go with a few people as you order a few small plates to share and you'll want..."
Rebecca Smith
"Price and portion are both reasonable, and the food was excellent. Food was served a little slow but that makes sense considering how busy they were...."
Nathan
"A lovely place to come as a group or as a couple. The menu is all on a tablet at the table that allows you to see what you've ordered and how much..."
Robert W
"7th November, 2019: The family had a birthday dinner here, To celebrate the wife’s birthday. We had to really booked a place in advance because..."
David Lim
"Absolutely awesome robata-yaki bar in the heart of Freemans Bay with some of the best Japanese food in Auckland. It’s best to share and choose a..."
Darren Davis
"We came as a large group and booked beforehand. Some of us arrived early (about 15 minutes) but was told that we should come back at the booked time..."
Benedict Uy
"Food doesn't look good, but taste very good. Probably it does not suit me so much as its mostly beef and seafood. It does not have many sushi choices..."
The HY
"Everything was amazing. Ordering by ipad so..."
Sivehoing Ly
"Always good food. Now you can order with ipad a your table hence faster experience. But you are limited to 1.5..."
Adi Wardoyo
"Excellent place to have a fan-tas-tic meal. Either for an anniversary celebration, a client dinner or just for a great Saturday night family take-out..."
Paul van Beusekom
"Fantastic fresh delicious food and great..."
Shaggy G
"Best BYO in Auckland, beautiful authentic Japanese..."
Michael Scott
"What an amazing little Japanese Restaurant! The best and most satisfied feeling I have had eating since I was overseas. Definitely a 5..."
Sam Wyatt
"Very delicious and authentic Japanese food, only problem is that servings are a little small for the prices other wise..."
Henry
"I have been frequenting Nishiki for the best part of two years now. The food is consistently delicious, the service is genuine and welcoming, it’s..."
Rhian Scott
"Fun place. Order using an iPad at the table. Drinks arrive almost instantly, food as it is cooked. Share your food with your group. Crowded and..."
Jaqui Smith
"NOTE: You cannot split the bill here!
It gets well packed for dinners some nights and there was some confusion on whether or not you needed to be..."
Geoff Wilson
"This is my local, been going there for years. Love it every time, great food, busy bustle but quieter by the kitchen. Ordering via each table's..."
Chris Lerew
"Can't beat the food and the price. Extra bonus for..."
Sarah Brown
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