TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Mad Samurai Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (947 ratings)

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"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..."

Mentalboy9

"Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️Service:..."

Meadta Menorath

"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..."

BBW

"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..."

Jules Whiteman

Tanpopo Ramen

85/100 (1988 ratings)

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Cheap Eats

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

Lucy

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

John Seo

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

Lucy

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

Pam Gaddi

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

Sabrina Hea

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

Richard Liu

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

Dee Leung

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

Evayang8885

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

Hiro

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

Ang Sarap

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

Alison

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

Sophie Wang

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

Elaine Taylor

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

Amindha Fernando

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

The Poor Foodie

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

Angelica Starina

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

Annie Low

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

Flames And Skewers

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

Patrick Oei

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

Pukeko

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

Tomo

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

Garron White

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

Ven

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

Johnson Lo

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

Deborah Peacock

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

Omkar Shinde

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

Devon McGrath

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

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

Boz

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

Jack C

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

Marpaung XVII

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

Vivek

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

Paris Jenkins

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

Kat Boz

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

Kirsten

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

Tabby De Guzman

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

Amy Mah

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

Suzie Lee

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

Victoria Jenner

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

Attila The Hun

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

Aleisha Cunningham

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

Rosanne Choy

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

Tony Ma

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

Floyd Moratti

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

Danica Perez

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

Zoe The Paranoid

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

Heidi

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

888bing888

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

I'mhungry

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

Lia Yosaatmadja

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

Jasmine

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

Jay

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

Gracia

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

Roro Li

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

Ben Pogson

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

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

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

Blackpearl

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

Tc Z

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

Rissa Lakatogia Siligi

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

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

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

David Faircloth

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

AJ

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

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

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

Terry S

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

Noeyh Sarah

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

Raymond Tiong

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

Fadilla Ruki

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

Winnie Luo

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

Anna Fern

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

Jeremy W

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

Diogo Reck

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

Ali White

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

Michelle Hwang

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

Erica May Dean

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

Daniel Kinnoch

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

Sambhav

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

Danny

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

Thegreeats

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

Brave Eat

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

V.

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

Charlotte

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

Misty

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

Shahn Ashton

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

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

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

Ben Ch

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

Wendy Zhou

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

Math Tummë

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

Charlotte Lewis

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

HJ

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

Annie Bananie

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

Helena Chen

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

Renor Kay

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

Lucy Eats

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

Danny

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

Audrey

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

Ryan

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

Zoe Huang

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

Victoria

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

Erika Tutiya

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

Lucinda Thai

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

Nk Zeng

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

Cherries_inthesnow

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

Maria Carmela

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

Bayu Purnomo

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

Griselda N

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

Danny Choi

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

David Clay

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

Trin

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

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

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

Where.iate

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

BeeQueUU

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

Miss Kiki

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

Linny

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

Jason

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

Wallace Tulloch

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

Emma

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

Neila

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

Chops

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

Chris L

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

Sabibibi H

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

Regan

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

Shirley Liew

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

Mozzibee

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

Yuki

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

Adeline

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

SSC

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

HJ

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

YellowBlankets

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

Daniel Wang

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

Lillian

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

B Fowler

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

Ernest Li

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

Paul Oh

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

Rosie

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

Traveling with Apple

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

Mary Rose Villanueva

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

Andrea Massimo De Angelis

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

Stephen Lu

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

jm0nee

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

jerry jesus

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

Yuji (Yuji27)

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

Deanna

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

Miguel Martinez

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

Sven Kreutel

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

A.

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

Laurence Ho (Bluegray)

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

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