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Tanpopo Ramen
87/100 (1007 ratings)
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Tonkotsu Ramen
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Zen-Nose Special Ramen
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"Yum yum yum and just yum! The service was good..."
Bophea Hart
"This is an authentic Japanese ramen. My second time to come and definitely will comeback again. The price is reasonable too. Gochisosama..."
Ellen Bernardo
"Place has had a make over n sum new things on the menu but as always good service n yummy food at a great..."
Lisette Habib
"Excellent food, good range, fast and friendly service. It's my..."
Lance Millward
"Nice..."
Kenneth Hang Kin Chan
"I haven't had ramen this good in New Zealand before. This is definitely Japan authentic quality Ramen. Looking forward to my next visit...."
Christiaan Bobo
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Robert Jeromson
"So good we should be going there tomorrow...."
William HC
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Kazuko Kiki Mori
"i very like..."
Angie Zeng
"Loved..."
Lewis Chao
"love..."
Freddie Zhong
"Use my code SYSTEM for 20% off ZOMATO Gold!! Great tasting ramen and I love the soup. Recommended!..."
SystemDC
"Cheap and cheerful ramen. Friendly staff and lots of young people...."
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"Delicious ramen and good portion :)..."
Kz
"Come here pretty often since it's close by. Their signature Ramen are definitely worth trying along with the shoyu tonkotsu...."
Linda Lin
"I had the Tokyo Ramen and wow best bowl of ramen ever!! Luckily it wasnt busy as we went at 5.30 so was only one other table there. I also added a..."
Angelhazer
"Price valueble, food was good, friendly staff. Will definitely visit again!..."
Esther Michiko
"The noodle soups here are super tasty but I always feel they are lacking in ingredients (other than noodles and a little bit of meat). Can add extras..."
Hannah Lee
"Have been a regular for years! Love their soup/broth and their noodles. However, sometimes their noodles can be a little on the undercooked side. I..."
Anna Chan
"Definitely now on my go-to place for ramen! Flavours were just right, though the miso ramen was a bit salty (had a taste of my friendā€™s soup)..."
Cherie
"Service 4/5Food 5/5Atmosphere 3/5Pricing 4/5The food is so yummy and filling, I love this place. The service was good too,..."
Vanessa Ware
"Delicious! Great place for lunch with your mates during break and on the weekend. We went during lunch time so it the service wasnā€™t the..."
Karen Yeung
"Been going here since they opened and they flavour and quality have been relatively consistent. Pork based soups nice and rich, pork slices are good..."
Tony Shi
"First time coming here.Ā  Had a recommendation from one of my friend to try the tonkotsu shoyu ramen.Ā  Also added extra noodles on top, but probably..."
Wilson Shum
"Tucked away in the corner of Highland Park, tanpopo offers some tasty ramen choices. Got the Howick exclusive tonkatsu ramen with handmade noodles..."
J Eats
"Love this place, itā€™s a place which I have been coming to occasionally since 5 years ago and the taste has still remained the quality it had. I..."
BlankLove
"Foods always good here especially during the cold seasons. Went here with my family and the food all came on time. I had the ramen with pork broth..."
Margarita Ramos
"Do not ever eat donburi and bento. Not recommendable (no karaage as well). But I love Ramen, especially Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen. I love the lunch gyoza..."
CRANE
"Wow what a nice little japanese place out in my neighbourhood. Really enjoyed dining here due to the great range of ramen dishes which most proably..."
Neelam Chandra
"One of the best ramen places in Auckland! So happy after my first sip of the broth as it was close to the ones Iā€™ve had in Japan! Huge portions and..."
Ann Castillo
"Tokyo tonkotsu ramen is my all time favourite in this shop. The textures of their handmade ramen is better than the normal one. Traditional Japanese..."
Uncle V
"It is similar in taste to ramen that I ate in Japan. Japanese noodles are salty. But there was a deep taste.First of all, the price is..."
Viviancho622
"Had a quick search on google for "best ramen in auckland" and this was one of the results. Although, the place is a bit hidden.When I..."
JC
"Can and never will get over how good ramen at tanpopo howick is. I've tried all and all is good and because so it excites me thinking about what..."
LUKI T (LUXX275)
"Cute little restaurant that we only found because of a group karaoke night next door awhile back. Friendly staff and the place itself is small but..."
Nia Tupouniua
"Amazing experience the staff are always so friendly and the ramen is top quality, love the boiled eggs, and all the other options you have for..."
Navsundar
"This would have to be one of the best places to have ramen. I've been to their other branches and this one branch is unique due to their exclusive..."
Patrick Miranda
"Have always wanted to try out Ramen and I don't think could have chosen a better place than this. Had basic cheese pork ramen and it just melted in..."
Sehaj Mehra
"Probably one of the best ramen shops here in Auckland. We've been here for atleast 6 or 8 times and never been disappointed. I always order the..."
Erika Gualberto
"I had no idea there was a tanpopo out east and itā€™s fast becoming our regular. The broths are amazing, so much depth. I love how you can make any..."
Pamela Mansell
"Food is nice, prices are reasonably as well. The service is a bit slow consider not that busy in the store during our visit. Especially the time that..."
GinAkl
"Truly a hidden gem, this place. Authentic Japanese ramen served by hospitable Japanese staff. The waitress even gave my son two pieces of Chupa Chups..."
Benz Chan
"Being Motherā€™s Day, the place was closed to being full when we arrived. We were offered seats at the bar counter which I would usually avoid due to..."
Siow Fong Chen
"Ramen here is excellent. Best ramen I have found in Auckland. The food come pretty quick after being ordered and there are so many options to..."
Erica Parvin
"First time eating ramen noodles and they were so amazing, full of flavour and just plain delicious. The staff were friendly and the food came out..."
Shuyi Wang
"I often dine here with family and friends, and I must admit, Tanpopo Ramen never fails to impress. The service is always fast and friendly, and the..."
Rania
"Been here a few times with my boyfriend and we love it. They have vegetarian options so I usually get the shoyu ramen with kimchi and mozzarella..."
LOONA
"Just bumped into the restaurant on our way, fortunately, this place was not too bad, reasonable price ramen with great taste soup, and good dining..."
Ellen Zhang
"Came in here the other night for dinner. The ramen was amazing, the soup had a great depth of flavour. I got a side of karaage which was ok (Iā€™ve..."
Braden Hunt
"This restaurant does not deserve a rating below 4! Pictures uploaded were taken from different dates, which means their serving is consistently..."
Wawman
"Love this place, it is comfortable and welcoming, good service and food. I would personally recommend the shoyu ramen and takoyaki (which translates..."
Lucky Tangi
"Authentic ramen. The broth is thick and excellent. Price is reasonable and affordable. Definitely one of the best place in town. Location have ample..."
Laurencelimkt
"Tanpopo Ramen has been our favorite ramen restaurant in AKL since we were university students. Love their flavorsome pork bone broth which also..."
Sharon Kan
"Convenient location and good customer service. Tanpopo Highland Park is one of our go-to place whenever we are craving for Japanese ramen. Their food..."
Alix
"Had lunch there because we didn't want to pay for expensive parking in the city.Good ramen, bowl and portion seems a bit smaller than the Anzac..."
Food Explorer
"Stopped for dinner tonight. Had pork soup reman which was really nice ( it's awesome for such this cold weather). Staff were very friendly and..."
Zhang Bin
"Good. I think I got t2.It was good. The waitress was kind and yeah pretty nice atmosphere. Way better than the one in..."
Daniel
"Tanpopo is the place to be when you're craving for authentic Japanese ramen. Soooo good! The serving is huge and could be enough for two if you're..."
Ailene Mae De Vera
"Stopped by for lunch and was surprised that their lunch special (Ramen and gyoza) was also available on weekends.Quite a large selection of..."
Benedict Uy
"Love this place, always good, great service and amazing tasting broth. I love spicy so I always ask for extra spicy which they provide and that..."
Cristina
"Awesome Miso Tanpopo Ramen, love the taste of the Miso soup base with creamy sesame taste, a bit sweet and not salty at all! If you like the hint of..."
Jenny C
"In terms of good street ramen, this is the best place in town. Real authentic flavours for a reasonable price in a decent environment. Tanpopo is my..."
Raymond Yu
"Great noodle house in Pakuranga, service is great and quick, generous portions and completely tasty, it transported me back to Tokyo, definitely will..."
Cesar Luis
"I first visited Tanpopo when it opened a couple of years ago (before I started writing for Zomato).Ā  Food then wasn't good; ramen with 2 slices of..."
STRADS
"Was so happy to find tanpopo in highland park! It's been quite a cold and wet summer last week, i was craving for something warm and soupy. Tanpopo..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"Their costumer service was excellent, and the noodles were rather good, yet it was just a bit over spiced. I personally recommend their Howick..."
William Lau
"While Tanpopo is certainly nothing fancy, the food is definitely satisfactory for the price. The gyoza is decent, and while the ramen is not bad, the..."
Natalie Barrett
"Another fav of mine staff are so lovely prices are good always walk out of here very happy and full so many ramen to choose from and there chicken..."
Lisette
"We went there last weekend. Yummy ramen ! Can't complain much ! Not salty like other places! The size was reasonable! Our new favorite place to go..."
Jennifer King
"Ramen was good but I wish they add more meat into it. The staffs are nice and keep on checking if you need something else and how's the food and so..."
Malia
"Good overall, price has increased since a few years ago, side dishes are now overpriced.Any ramen with pork soup is very good here, a must have...."
J M
"Nice cosy spot on a cold night! Cheap but very big serving and tasty ramen, karaage don was very nice. Not too fussed with their japanese pancake, a..."
Tet
"Nothing too special,very average ramen joint with a pleasent vibe price on most of the sides are too high due to small proportion and lack of..."
De Denim Chinito
"Love this place! Try to go here as often as I can. When I ask for extra chillie next level they actually listen! Pricing is pretty reasonable as..."
Imprezasti
"Really enjoyed this place for some heart warming filling ramen! The noodles here was probably my favourite part. They were really delicious and had a..."
Jessica Callistus
"The most authentic ramen place in Auckland in my opinion. The broth is delicious and hearty, huge serving sizes, and reasonably priced. The only..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Lunched here since I was really craving some ramen. We ordered gyoza (Japanese dumplings) and a dish of karaage (deep fried chicken) as..."
Kelly
"Great energetic service, delicious food! The food came out quickly and the atmosphere was great. Try the shoyu tanpopo ramen, the best item imo..."
Edison Rho
"My husband and I love coming to Tanpopo. We are guaranteed a yummy meal. Since our last visit they have updated their menu selection as well as a..."
Meshellmybell
"Good starters and good food, would recommend for authentic Japanese food. Service was fast and delicious food, what more could you want. A casual..."
Taran
"Loved the gyoza & the kimichi ramen. This was my first introduction to Japanese cuisine & thanks to Tanpopo, I wasn't disappointed. Highly..."
Magic Bleeds
"I was viciously craving some authentic Japanese ramen and found this place via Zomato. It was a little hard to find this little shop hidden away in..."
Karen
"A not so easy to find destination trying to look for it amidst the many shops on highland park (it's across jetts to be exact). Hubby and I ordered..."
Lucille Sia
"Standard Ramen place. Affordable, always a plus šŸ˜† it's one of those places u go to when ur a regular~ Decent portions for the prices too..."
Tan.ned
"just really great ramen friendly staff clean restaurant and a great vibe even though it almost seemed like fast food as they were just bring food out..."
Bernie
"Food is yummy, food is cheap. What else is there to say? Have the plum wine. It's always great. Service is also speedy, so it's a great place to come..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"My favorite place to have ramen.I travel here from Takapuna everytime I get my cravings.Decently priced and fast service.It's not..."
Ricky Zhou
"Really good ramens ! i've been here 3 times now and never disapointed !Big portion of ramen, sides could be bigger tho.Service really..."
William Cook
"best ramen ive had so far here in Auckland. The noodles are good! the pork stock they use for tonkotsu ramen is godlike. people tend to winghe about..."
Noel
"A great place and restaurant if you like Japanese ramen. They have many different flavour. Been to this place with family and friends many times and..."
Turkish Apple
"Tried this place for the first time last Saturday night. My partner and I ordered a bowl of Ramen, kimchi and some edamame. The food was enjoyable..."
Gina
"Best Yakisoba in Auckland!!!!My recommend Ramen is Miso Tonkotsu with thick noodle. :)Also Pan fried Goza is amazing.:)Delicious..."
Aoki Shawn Satoru
"Tanpopo is a authentic-ly glorious ramen bar hidden in Highland Park. I absolutely love having a hot bowl ramen during winter. I usually have the..."
SS
"Had the tanpopo ramen. Great flavor and authentic. It's a bit pricey for ramen at $17 but it's worth and value for money. Ramen is smooth and the..."
Ronald Tan
"If you want a Japanese ramen soup this is a good place. Like other dishes too... fried rice, chicken, bbq pork & crispy salad. Service is fast..."
Lynette R
"Rolled in on a freezing Thursday night, on the back of reading some great reviews about this place and boy was I not disappointed.Staff..."
Medium_Rare
"So fucking good. Love this place..."
Ezzz
"Best ramen I've ever had, great broth, nice quiet atmosphere, friendly staff and VERY QUICK SERVICE. Good came out not long after we ordered (this..."
Erika Lim
"I absolutely love this place! It was traditional Japanese ramen. Every bite was delicious. The broth wasn't just msg soup, i could tell it was made..."
Helen Liang
"We love this place especially my 2.5yo, love the noodle and their special soup bases, friendly staffs, speed service & cute kiddie bowl and cutlery!..."
Viv Zhang
"I love this place, I've been here countless of times. My favorite is cheese ramen as weird as it sounds, but also their curry and okonomiyaki. It is..."
Karen Solomon
"Best ramen you'll get in East Auckland! I've tried most of their ramen (shoyu,tonkatsu etc) and they're all amazing! Perfect place to go especially..."
Kenzi Yee
"Spotted the sign when shopping for groceries in the SaveWay nearby, and it turned out to be a fantastic find. Great broths, with decent prices and..."
Cheapster
"This is definitely my go to place for ramen. On a chilly night like tonight, a hot bowl of ramen hits the spot. My favourite of all time is the..."
Marcella
"My opinion of Tanpopo Ramen in Highland Park, would not deviate significantly from the other review found under. For a relatively great price, you..."
Audric Kam
"Not many options for serious ramen lovers in East Auckland but now we have one of the best ramen places in the CBD here in our own backyard. Many..."
Ryan L
"I love this place. Great service. Free water and such. The price is okay but I value good Ramen. Not many nice Japanese places in East Auckland (run..."
Neila
"Friendly staff, excellent food at good prices. The different choices of ramen is unbelievable and they are all authentic Japanese (unlike other..."
Dihang Wu
"Best Japanese experience I've had by far out east. Service and environment is great, nice menu with alot of variety, bit of everything. Sushi is..."
Rick Morgan
"We love our noodle soups. Ramen is warming and full of flavour.We were regulars at Tanpopos on Beach road in the city, now we have moved out to..."
The Incredible Edible
"Our new favourite Ramen place, best ramen weā€™ve had !! šŸ˜Œ, super nice atmosphere and everything is super authentic, staff are lovely and the food..."
Aidan Emmens
"My family's first time to dine here. We enjoyed our dinner. Delicious food and friendly staff. Fast service too. We will definitely come back. Highly..."
Ma Marita Endaya
"Been here many times, and not a single time I have been dissapointed. This place is quite cozy and feels very warm and welcoming, and the ramen is..."
Apple Fly 2.0
"This ramen restaurant serves the best ramen in Auckland. Their noodle is self made, texture not too soft or too hard, just right. Yummy ramen soup..."
Ed Ch
"2018 our review was "Addictive ramen!!", 5 years onwards, they have always been our favorite ramen place. We regularly visit and often order their..."
Janet H
"Taste quite good šŸ‘šŸ» Cozy and tidy. Will come..."
Gabriel Kung
"Very tasty Ramen and Kara-Age chicken. Service was friendly and were happy to make one of our dishes extra spicy. Will be back here for..."
Fai F
"I've been here a couple times, nice food and atmosphere with good portions. Popular spot with above average service. Nice place for a date or to..."
Margot Schmidt
"I am a regular customer here and the ramen and customer service is always on point. Staff are friendly and greet you at the door from the counter,..."
Kitchen Gun
"Such friendly staff and the food is amazing, Iā€™m super particular about my Ramen but it always hits the pot..."
Cameron Fallow
"Stopped by for lunch and was surprised that their lunch special (Ramen and gyoza) was also available on weekends. Quite a large selection of soup..."
Benedict Uy
"Absolutely amazing ramen! šŸœ Their home-made noodles are incredible and the broth is always rich and tasty. The staff are lovely, polite, and very..."
Zoe Holmes
"Very good ramen. What else can you say. Maybe the best ramen in East. Not sure why it is hard to find parking for some people. I went there for..."
Charlie Mak
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 šŸ£šŸ„° 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 wasnā€™t particularly busy and think theyā€™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.Ā  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 Iā€™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 itā€™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
"šŸ‘ŗšŸ£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 youā€™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) šŸ±šŸ£. 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 hasnā€™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..."
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"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 donā€™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..."
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"Tried this place since theyā€™re part of the Zomato Gold list. Surprisingly their food is good and the portions are really big! We ordered Wagyu..."
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"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..."
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Meadta Menorath
"A very pleasant dinning experience here. Itā€™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 knightšŸ˜~(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 deliciousļ¼ 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..."
JoĆ£o 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 alsomeļ¼ But the bottle is å…Ø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..."
HoĆ ng Phįŗ”m
"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 Iā€™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 ā€”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)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Japanese
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Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
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Miso Tonkotsu Ramen
Kimchi and Seaweed Salad
Shoyu Tonkotsu
Ramen
Tonkotsu Shoyu Negi Chashu Ramen
Tonkatsu
Salted Ramen
Fried rice
Soy Sauce Chashu Ramen
Pork
Takeaway Ramen
Gyoza
Fake Ramen
Miso ramen
Yuzi Ramen
bier
Rice
Miso Soup
Vegetarian Ramen
Noodle
Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
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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.Ā  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 youā€™re greeted in the usual Japanese-restaurant style with a loud welcomeā˜ŗļø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, ā€œtanpopo chasu ramenā€ 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
"ęœ¬å½“ć« 恂悊恌ćØ恆! 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 goodļ¼ŒBut their boiled egg is coldļ¼ŒI have to put it in soup until it warmļ¼Œand 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!Ā Really good Japanese ramen, and has very friendly staff. The broth is rich and isn't too salty, they have an open..."
Deborah Peacock
"Iā€™ve never had tried ramen before so my friend suggested this place, I tried vegetarian ramen here it was amazing. Food was tasty šŸ˜‹ 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 itā€™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.Ā  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 Iā€™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 JapaneseĀ ramen this is the place to go. Ā 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 Tummƫ
"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 chainā€™s bamboo just..."
Rosie
"If you are in Auckland and crave a Ramen this place is a must try. Ticked āœ… 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 Iā€™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 Iā€™ve..."
jm0nee
"good size ļ¼Œgood flavorļ¼Œ 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..."
saumya agrawal
Coo Japanese Kitchen
84/100 (536 ratings)
Restaurants
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Japanese
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Salmon Teriyaki
Beef Tataki
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Ginger Pork
Sashimi Boat Medium
Eel Don Unagi Don
Karage Chicken Bowl
Chicken Curry Ummm That Was All
Miso Soup
Teriyaki Salmon
Samon Sushi
BBQ Pork
Salmon Don
Karaage chicken
Chicken Katsu Curry
Squid
Sashimi Platter
English Breakfast Tea
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"Beautiful food, awesome service. My fiance and I decided on a whim to pop in for dinner and we were not disappointed. The sashimi was fresh and all..."
Pranesh Chand
"Such a gem! Small and cosy, family run Japanese kitchen. Super well priced for the delicious food. Iā€™d say this is now an institution in Birkenhead..."
Egor Petrov
"Ordered: Medium sashimi boat, Katsu Chicken Curry (comes with rice) Teriyaki Salmon (does not come with rice), rice, miso & green tea. Awesome food,..."
Brooke Green
"An absolute gem, one of my favourite spots in auckland. Birkenhead is so lucky to have this place. The food is always delicious, service always..."
Aja Boon
"I love this place so much. I go here very often for my fresh sashimi fix, they always have the fish I want. Their green beans and spicy broccoli are..."
Rebecca H
"Beautiful Japanese food. Taste just like they do in Japan. Warm service and great price. Will definitely come..."
Ricky Yosua
"I ordered the eel donburi and my partner ordered the karaage chicken donburi. We also got vege chips as a side..."
Arthurā€™s Mum
"Always just awesome food. Been a family favourite for..."
NZ Bassist
"Food is nice seems authentic similar to eating in Japan. Portion sizes are also similar to Japan (not as big as western portion sizes) Usually have..."
Luke S
"Authentic, affordable and delicious. Best Japanese restaurant in Auckland..."
Rafael Araripe Pretti Miranda
Nishiki
83/100 (1382 ratings)
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Salad & Sashimi
Smoked Salmon
Nibbles & Hot Pot
Fish Cake
Red Plum Wine
Beef Tartare
Salmon Wing
Chicken Skewers
Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell
Soft Shell Crab
BBQ Mushroom
Grilled Mussels
Chirashi Don
Beef Tataki
Okonomiyaki
Gyoza
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Mid-range
"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 itā€™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 Iā€™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 Iā€™ve dined at so many Japanese restaurants. Iā€™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. Ā Consistently good food with a wide selection a small plates suitable for sharing. Ā 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!!Ā 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 andĀ 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 wifeā€™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. Itā€™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, itā€™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
Yuzu
82/100 (480 ratings)
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Chicken Katsu
Tempura Oysters and the Bridge
Teriyaki Chicken
Combined Large Sashimi
Bibimbab
Takoyaki
Asahi Dry Zero
Spicy Pork
Karaage chicken
Agedashi Tofu
Prawn Tempura
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
Beef Tataki
Fresh Spring Roll
Vegetable Gyōzas
Ice Cream
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"We ordered the duet bridge which is a platter of assorted sashimi/sushi roll/nigiri/kaarage/tempura. I was blown away by the presentation. And it..."
Tiny Sized Foodie
"It's always a delicious and welcoming experience at Yuzu, would highly recommend..."
Je'maine Booth
"I really like Yuzu and eat here regularly. The vegetarian tempura sushi roll is my go-to along with the veggie dumplings. Itā€™s a nice atmosphere..."
Jessia
"Traditional Japanese restaurant on Ponsonby Road.Good for a quick and causal feed. The suzuyaki pot was decently portioned and..."
Lucy
"We sometimes come here for lunch but last night went for my wife's birthday.Ā  It was a great evening with very very fresh sashimi, fab gyoza and a..."
Stu
"Very nicely plated food. The bento box is beautifully presented with an array of colours.Sashimi was fresh and the tempura was crispy...."
I_like_pickles
"Yuzu is a trusty dinner location for quality Japanese at a reasonable price. Some of my favourite dishes are the beef sizzling plate, the karaage..."
Emma Kostanich
"Reasonably priced Japanese food in Ponsonby with all the standard menu items you'd expect to see at a Japanese restaurant. I ordered the..."
Charlene Weaver
"Great BYO, AMAZING food! Would add photos but the food didn't last long enough! The beef Yakiniku and Chicken Karaage were our favorites. ..."
Neil Macdonald
"Surprisingly exceeded our expectations - good food, ideal portions, lovely service.Went there on a Friday evening (around 6pm) and Yuzu is..."
Jade Lim
"Yuzu is one of those spots if you blink, you'll miss it. Tonight is the first time I have ever seen this tiny restaurant...tucked away next to Chapel..."
Caroline Jericevich
"Hidden gem alert. Very unassuming from the outside, sort of place you walk past while looking for something else. But don't be fooled my amateur..."
Frank
"A nice 'cheap eats' in the heart of Ponsonby given the standard in this area. Japanese decor with good ambience. Service is really..."
ShoRt
"Just had dinner here with some friends, and yes, it's another overpriced Japanese restaurant in Ponsonby. But the food is actually really good! Small..."
L.E.N.S
"Dinner was delicious! I decided to get something other than sushi (usually what I get at japanese restaurants) so I settled for the wafu beef. It was..."
Jessica Li
"It was surprisingly quiet on a Friday night so we got a table right away. The ladies at Yuzu are always so lovely, attentive and friendly...."
Food 24/7
"One of my favourite Japanese sit-down restaurants in Auckland and a great location for a feed before a night out on Ponsonby Road. Also very..."
Kezia Lynch
"Had the delicious sizzling tofu plate which came with one of the best miso soups I've ever had. Left with a happy warm glow inside my stomach. Thank..."
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"Amazing how the Japanese take simple foods and make them taste and look so delicate! The tataki here was absolutely amazing! And you can't go wrong..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"My first time back to Yuzu in a while and it was delicious! We ordered the karrage chicken and the gyoza!! Karrage chicken is the best! Juicy and..."
Moodyfoodie
"Sashimi, takoyaki, gyoza, oysters in tempura and seaweed salad were all excellent.Service was quick, attentive and friendly.A cosy ambiance..."
Anya Duxfield
"I think this is my fav Japanese place in Ponsonby! Continuous good food. The restaurant is on the small side but is cosy and would still fit small..."
HJ
"REVIEW for Yuzu SYMONDS street. $12.50 salmon and avo sushi is always fresh and delicious very filling for one person, takeout. I've eaten in too,..."
Jzizzle
"Amazing place! Ā The best Japanese food I've ever had. Friendly staff with excellent service! We had Trio boat and chicken udon soup. Ā I will..."
ź¹€ģ„ ģ˜
"Great sashimi - really fresh and great quality fish. Friend had an Eggplant salad which was fantastic too and curries a good size and very friendly..."
Natasha Furness
"Staff are happy and friendly. My meal was teriyaki tofu. I ate the whole meal:) tasty byo type place very low..."
Jazz Wilson
"The best Japanese food i've had in Auckland. We went with a group of 6 of us and though it was very busy they kindly squeezed us in, no problem...."
Mon Hollows
"Menu mania asked me to write a review of a restuarant we did like as a comparative to the review we gave of Asahi in Whangarei. Well if you you'd..."
Jon Vincent
"Yuzu has gradually become my favorite Japanese restaurant in Auckland, even if the head cook/owner is actually Korean. But he trained in Japan and..."
Steve Ballantyne
"Yuzu is one of my favourite places to dine! I have been here quite few times and the food is always the best! and so is the service! I would..."
Chand Komal
"We go to Yuzu regularly and it's always fantastic. Lovely service and the food is always delicious! We look forward to visiting again soon. I'm..."
Jacob
"The food was really nice and the place is well located and quite quiet. The reason its quiet is the only downside is that its totally unlicensed and..."
Lou
"Updated review: Have been here at least five times now and every time I have been back the food and service have alwaysĀ been excellent. Previous..."
LucyGoosey
"We ate a boat in Yuzu! šŸ˜‚ Opening the door for years of history, it is one of the Must Go in Ponsonby. Small Japanese style venue, but it's..."
Eric Chouå„§å…‹č˜­åƶ哄
"The Japanese food here is very nice and fresh. Prices are more expensive than others though. Food was out pretty quickly and service was good...."
Raymond Goh
"Delectable sushi! Perfectly balanced and portioned šŸ£ The staff are so lovely - from wait staff to front or house to chefs - all such gems! The..."
Syd Eats
"The food was pretty good, and the service was warm, friendly and wuicl. I like the ambience and the..."
Nathan
"All the food we ordered was very good. Struggled to finish all the food. Friendly and patient..."
Allan C
"Yum! The Boat + 2 rolls was good to share between 4 people. My favourite part was the sashimi on the boat. Super fresh and..."
Elaine Ang
"Me n my wife had lunch in this restaurant for lunch, the food is top grade !!, tempura is spot on, also the aburi salmon sushi is very tasty. Love..."
Byron Leung
"Just discovered this restaurant tonight - it was EXCELLENT! Food fantastic and brilliant service - great welcome and very attentive. Everything we..."
Lee Martelli
"Great food and service. Strongly recommend. Big portion for 4 people-Trio boat. Other dishes are great as..."
Kristen Jung
"Service was quick and delightful. Food was delicious, and the bridge was perfect for sharing between two..."
Gina Taylor
Nishiki Cafe
79/100 (483 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Grilled Squid
Chicken Teriyaki Don
Vegetable Tofu
Fried Tofu
Japanese Pancake
Salad
Gyoza
Teriyaki Chicken
Udon
Karaage chicken
Rolled Sushi
Chicken Namban
Cheese Katsu Don
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Pork Katsu on Rice
Nishiki Cafe Mix Katsu Set
Kaisen Don
Chicken and Eggs Don
Green Bean
BBQ Beef
Japanese
Reservations
"Quite authentic. Happy with the taste of their chicken namban and miso soup. I would go here if I miss Japanese..."
Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)
"Love this place! Best miso soup Iā€™ve ever had! Best chicken katsu and the chicken is cooked so tender and not dry. And the yummiest sushi too! Pay..."
Shari Tereese Hohepa
"Easy reservation great service and great food ordered electronically at your table. We had beef teriyaki, curry chicken and rice pork fried..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"The best Japanese restaurant I have come across in Auckland comparing delicious and authentic flavour, portion size and price. I always get the lunch..."
Eugenia Nam
"A bit busy and noisy on Friday. Will try to go there on a normal weekday next time. See what will be the..."
Gabriel Kung
"Been here multiple times. Better than the Nishiki in Burswood. Simple and clean restaurant. Love the salmon and roe rice, fresh...."
Joffrey Baratheon Chen
"Was disheartened over the reviews around the small portions. Have been to every Japanese restaurant in the area so decided to finally go.I do not..."
Billy Tuhua
"Great service and ambience, we were given iced water as soon as we sat down, ordering from an iPad was a cool experience.Only let down was..."
GS
"Very peaceful and delightful environment. Not too many place can find Eel don in east Auckland. Eel are ok, with the price and amount. They have..."
Tanya
"I love how modern this place is, and how we can just order straight from the ipad, send our order to kitchen and itā€™s done, and we can also easily..."
Uyen Ngo
"Beautiful food, just a little slow on service but other wise it was delicious ................................... . ...."
Ryan Davis
"Friendly, polite staff and fantastic food. Really good value for money and great ipad ordering system. Clean, modern and inviting. I'll definitely be..."
Stacey
"This place is fairly new to compared to its original franchise restaurant. The decor is definitely more modern compared to the Burswood..."
I_like_pickles
"We loved the bento set as it has variety of food and very reasonable price. The teriyaki chicken roll was ok. Great ambiance and friendly service...."
Snowting75
"Great food, good quality, really friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Great numbers of meal choices.Katsu Chicken and Chicken Karaage were..."
Ge O
"The food was delicious and authentic. It reminds my partner and I exactly of the food we had and missed when we visited Japan. The service is fast..."
Nicole
"We had a lunch at Nishiki Cafe which shared a similar logo as Nishiki. It's good to have a proper Japanese restaurant in Highland Park area. Salmon..."
STRADS
"They have just recently opened and managed to notice them while driving past.The place is quite small but they do have a covered outdoor..."
Benedict Uy
"Lovely little Japanese restaurant, staff friendly and quick. Ordering was done on a tablet at the table. Was easy to use and the staff quick with the..."
Scuzzles
"Popped in for a quick bite to eat before going to the movies. Restaurant has a relaxed vibe, staff are friendly & the food (you order food &..."
Jules Whiteman
"Order by iPad which is really convenient because you can see what each meal looks like, pretty efficient with bringing out the food. Food portion is..."
Janus Lee
"The best one hands down! Shovelled the food down and forgot to take photos. Portion is good and very fresh food. Went again and took some..."
Dylan
"Neat little Japanese restaurant in Highland Park, tucked away in the corner and hard to spot from the road. Order using the IPad with pictures and..."
William Lin
"More authentic Japanese food, very suitable for family dinners or business meetings. The decoration is average, but overall it is quite comfortable...."
Aaron Yao
"They have just recently opened and managed to notice them while driving past. The place is quite small but they do have a covered outdoor area which..."
Benedict Uy
"Lovely cafe atmosphere, with iPad ordering system, that is more commonly seen in Asia. Who says a Japanese restaurant must be presented in a..."
Pink Lo
"It was a special touch for them to write a message on my food bag when I ordered via Uber Eats. Meal came in big portion. Pork katsu was crunchy,..."
N V
"Lovely light dinner with a good variety of small dishes. The king prawn was devine!! Relaxing atmosphere is perfect for small gathering with the..."
Janet H
Ramen Daikoku
78/100 (864 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Tonkotsu Ramen
Small Fried Rice
Spicy Pork Belly Ramen
Spicy Pork Ramen and Takoyaki Combo
Shio Butter Corn Ramen
Ramen Soup of Day
Fried Rice Soup
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Miso Soup
Spicy Miso Ramen
Noodle
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Ramen
Chicken Ramen
Pork
Edamame Beans
Gyoza
Chasu Ramen
Shio Ramen
Gyoza
Asian
Japanese
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I love finding small out of the way eateries that serve the best food! This little hidden gem in the heart of Britomart is fantastic. Some of the..."
Steve Gwyn
"Simple. Quick and..."
Jimmy Jai
"A cosy little Japanese Ramen restaurant with genuine Japanese chef and staff. Super fast service with delicious dishes coming in good portions...."
Sylvester Kuo
"The service is quite fast and portion is ok, the soup is not that salty at usual Ramen restaurant. But a little bit lower than my expectation. My..."
Jifferney Lu
"This place is small, so the staff will expect you leave once you have finished your food. The deep fried chicken and fried rice were the best and so..."
Daffy
"Best Ramen place! Eating ramen is my favourite pastime during the cold winter season. But I would probably still be coming back to this place even in..."
Sime Cajot
"This is also a place that I've been to many times. Today I came here because of #restaurantmonthakl If you're a small eater, please remember to..."
Potatomatoes
"Sitting inside this place makes one feel like they are in one of those popular Japanese food alleyways in Japan,Ā then again tha's where the best..."
Diner8Here
"Honestly the best ramen place I've been to. I always come to order the curry ramen. It's one of the best ramen they sell. Another time I came in and..."
Rosanne Choy
"It is busy during lunch hours. The shop is a typical small Japanese ramen restaurant that you might see in Japan, not many seats. Chef and staff are..."
Lee
"My favourite place for some good ramen. Prices are very reasonable and the food they serve never disappoints. Might have to wait for a table when..."
Akym
"Good, authentic Japanese ramen. The portion is really big and it's reasonably priced, so definitely worth the money. The place is quite small and..."
Melissa Kirsten Heng
"First time to try this little restaurant. It offers not only ramen but rice dishes as well. I had Gyu Don and Stewed Pork belly on the side. Both..."
888bing888
"Tucked into the side of a building, only a few metres from the train station is this cosy ramen restaurant. There is little seating available and the..."
Wandering Belly
"Just came in for a quick lunch of katsu don, didn't take long and was delicious. Ambience and service is standard. Everything is fitting of the size..."
Jeffie
"After spending a day at Waiheke Island in winter, we wanted to eat something warm and filling for dinner. This ramen bar is exactly what we wanted...."
Alice Ma
"Nothing beats a bowl of ramen when it's raining & cold outside. Daikoku ramen has been my one of my favourite ramen bar in the city. It is located..."
AA
"Daikoku Ramen in Britomart is a nice place to duck into when you want to escape the winter blues. This cozy little eatery actually offers more than..."
Raymond Tiong
"I don't go here for the ramen. But I religiously go here for the beef curry on rice. It may be the best damn Japanese beef curry in..."
Fuudie
"Seeing is believing. However, when it comes to restaurant, it should be eating is believing.I believe it is a fairly nice Ramen place to fill..."
Angel Deng Yun
"I absolutely loved this place!The food is delicious and affordable!I tried the Chicken and Cashu-Men (Shio Ramen with bbq pork..."
Wapatino
"Ramen is something I love to eat. I don't go there often but when I do, I'll finish whatever is in the bowl. It's delicious and it's at a reasonable..."
Michelle Chua
"A super cute ramen store tucked away near Britomart. The queue was super long during lunch, which is a testament to the popularity of the place. The..."
Ffionachua
"LOVE THEIR RAMEN !!! Definitely recommended !!! BUT it hard to find SEAT because most of the time it pack. Due to the small space it not so..."
Bellin Ly
"Well. Ramen is ok. Not great. Noddle is too soft to be ramen. Soup is tasty but not great flavor for a ramen. Generally speaking,..."
Matt Wang
"I had Spicy Miso Tonkotsu which was really impressed me.It was spicy and sour.I was in love with its soup.However,too much of noodles and..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"We wouldn't miss eating here everytime we visit downtown. Definitely one of the best ramen joints in Auckland. The serving is plentiful and always..."
Jovs
"Ramen Daikoku is an absolutely wonderful place. Sure, it's not a fancy decked out eatery. On the contrary, it's a small, dimly lit establishment..."
Auckland Eats
"If your idea of a Cheap Eat in the Auckland CBD is a suspicious kebab or burger, clearly udon know your way around the culinary business district..."
Danny
"My last full day in New Zealand, I will certainly miss the great people. Todayā€™s schedule was a little less hectic and I took the opportunity to..."
Cedrin Law
"My first time here this evening. I walk past frequently and love how it is located in a random alleyway, it makes it feel like a secret.You..."
Miss Kiki
"Another great place for delicious Japanese cuisine.Ā The overall atmosphere is fairly dark, quiet and relaxing, but nonetheless it is a great..."
Jamie Chiang
"The portions are huge and the soup base is rich. I got the spicy miso tonkatsu ramen and the takoyaki. The ramen is thin (which i like) and it really..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"My absolute favourite place for ramen ā¤ļø I come here solely because of their ChaShu Ramen and Fried Chicken. This food outlet is not at the best..."
Linh šŸ’›
"The opened kitchen shows all processing steps to diners. Very typical Japanese style noodle bar. Not only offers yummy ramen dishes, but also offers..."
Michelle Hwang
"Hands down best ramen in Auckland. Noodles shape texture and cooked to perfection. Deep flavourful broth topped off with the best pork you'll ever..."
Nate Tracey
"Very authentic Japanese ramen restaurant located near Britomart transport centre, much much better than Mentatz in High St. It offers heaps of Ramen,..."
Di
"Very Japanese style. Nice portion, but the flavoury of seafood ramen soup is a little bit plain. I would like come come to try some curry next time...."
Leon Jin
"I had dinner yesterday here with a friend of mine. The place is small and not very modern, but it's got its charm. When I first saw it I thought to..."
Javier Yebenes
"Shio Ramen for $9.80! How amazing is that?! This tiny restaurant next to britomart may seem really crowded during rush hours, but it's a very..."
Razelle Icaro
"I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen with pork cutlets. They were very good! Full of flavour, generous portions. The cutlets were so nice and crunchy. I..."
Charlotte
"When there for work lunch. The staff were friendly and efficient. I ordered the miso ramen and gyoza. It was very fast and tasty. A great place to..."
Lena Guo
"I LOVE this place, its a tiny little fast paced restaurant next to Britomart Train Station and its also great for takeaway options (they are ALWAYS..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"Had tonkotsu ramen and takoyaki balls for $16 good ramen and loved their noodles! So fresh and yum, as well as the pork flavoured broth ā¤ļø..."
Joycee
"When Daikoku disappointed me with its high price and food that didn't match up to that price, I found all my confidence back in the brand when I..."
Annie Ren
"If your idea of a Cheap Eat in the Auckland CBD is a suspicious kebab or burger, clearly udon know your way around the culinary business district..."
Danny
"Such a nice little cheap eat in Auckland CBD (we need more of these places). Chef and waitresses are shouting back to each other in Japanese. It's a..."
Josh Law
"I think most people who come here are regular customer as the place is small and hard to notice as a restaurant.My favorite dish is curry &..."
Tanz
"I love this place in winter. Tucked away on the street by the Britomart train station, walking into this ramen noodle bar sweeps you away from the..."
Kwan-Lyn
"This Ramen restaurant should be the 1st JP Ramen in AKL. Located at the side door-opposite to Britomart Central Station. Tidy and tiny shop with..."
Michelle Dai
"Love your ramen, been here so many times but never disappointed on your noodle, the noodle taste nice, hot and smell real good. Would come back and..."
Ben Vo
"Not the fanciest place but can't complain since the menu is reasonably priced.Good ramen place. Always order the Tonkotsu Ramen or the..."
Keri
"Very flavourful meals. My personal favorites are the Spicy pork ramen, Hot energy ramen and Spicy Miso ramen dishes. Meals are served quick, prices..."
Adeline
"Decided to come into the city for once and try out some Ramen. I wasn't disappointed. Had the Spicy Miso Tonkatsu. Beautiful. slurped my way through..."
TerryB
"Probably the best Daikoku in the CBD. The ramen seems to be much nicer here at this particular shop compared to the others. The restaurant itself is..."
Dog Eats World
"Four of us dropped by here after an after-work drinks on a Friday night. This is a little noodle joint that have been here for like forever and look..."
Lillian
"Old school Ramen Daikoku right by Britomart. It's been many years since I last visited, but the taste is still authentic. The broth is tasty and the..."
William Lin
"Great authentic Ramen from this unassuming spot in town šŸ˜‹ Quick table service, loud shouty regaling of said order to the legend of a chef whoā€™s..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Probably the best ramen place that I have been to! We ordered tonkotsu ramen and hot energy ramen. Big portions with nicely made noodles and..."
J V
"Quick katsuge don fix. Cozy ambiance and quick food preparation. Overall good dining..."
Joanne Tan
"I love this place. It's been pretty much the same for about 30 years though it's moved through various incarnations of management and slightly shabby..."
Alastair MacDiarmid
"The price of combo is really good. The broth is amazing. Love..."
Jessica Chao
"This place is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. A cosy and welcoming little place, the folks at Ramen Daikoku know good ramen, which means..."
Steve Gwyn
"Fantastic tasty food, delivered really quickly. The staff are lovely and it is a tucked away little location with a nice vibe. I hadn't been for 10..."
Deb Cochrane
"This place really has an authentic feel, really takes me back to my holiday in Japan. Great food, very well priced and fast. We return almost on a..."
S Lau
"This was my local for ramen in Auckland, but also for chaahan (fried rice). The combination clear soup and chaahan of the Britomart Daikoku is..."
Bruno P. Kinoshita
"My regular spot. One of the best broths I've tasted. Excellent noodles and great sides. Only complaint is they raised the price and it's a little..."
Karl w
"Used to go there a lot for dinner as its close to my first workplace after uni and often ordered my favorite combo: Tonkotsu shoyu ramen plus curry..."
Tracy X
"Big portion, cheap and not too expensive. Hidden behind valley. And delicious too in a cold..."
Too Wei Zhen
Daikoku Victoria
75/100 (771 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen 3
Orion Beer
Beef Bowl
Salmon Sashimi Regular
Salmon Teriyaki Don
Gyoza
Tonkotsu Ramen
Lots of Rice
Seafood Don
Ramen
Pork Belly Ramen Special
sushi
Miso Ramen & Gyouza
Miso Soup
Curry rice
Green Tea
Takoyaki
Teishoku
Karaage chicken
Chicken Karaage
Beef Tataki
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So many options to choose from their extensive menu. Opted for a set menu from the lunch menu. Their set menu includes a main, a side..."
I_like_pickles
"Was amazing would recommend super quick service..."
Laurenmullerx
"Well hidden in plain sight! Couldnā€™t see the entrance on the street & didnā€™t even look like itā€™s open at night. You have to go inside, while..."
Manz
"Prices are reasonable for what you..."
Andy Wong
"A great place to visit for any occassion. It's a classy venue that caters for people with all sorts of tastes, including both a standard and a..."
Andy
"Nice little Japanese restaurant; been here few times , food always good and fresh. My personal favourite is their omurice and curry rice; their..."
MCP
"This little hidden spot is a trip back to Japan. From the restaurant environment to the flavors is an accurate representation of a Japanese little..."
AnaĆ­s Almeida
"Good friendly service with nice environment. daikoku's food all pretty yummy. Ingredients are fresh, cooking skills good too.Food quality ..."
LuNa The TuNa
"The food is amazing, and the customer service at Daikoku was utterly respectful. There is amazing authentic Japanese cuisine to be enjoyed with hot..."
Flames And Skewers
"Ramen of good price and taste! I like Takoyaki and Chasu Ramen! perfect! Though the place is small but they serve fast and assist you well with what..."
GaLaisa
"Friendly staff, service is fast too. Great spot for a quick lunch. Good Japanese food, where Japanese people go to as well. Sashimi and hot food made..."
Tony Ma
"First time ! But not the last one ! Ramen and Curry Rice are our favs ! My fiancƩe loves their Takoyakis and Gyozas ! Best Japanese Experience in..."
Kitu Chanteau
"Really enjoyed eating at this place, very authentic. Well priced menu and friendly staff. Most importantly food was great. We had the fried chicken..."
Phil
"Daikoku is next to Countdown but once you step in, you're transported to a traditional Japanese eatery. There's an option to sit on Tatami mats too..."
Vita
"Been here a few times but first time sitting on a tatami table, fun for the teenagers. Food is nice and quick for casual eating, both rice are yum..."
CocoOnFire
"Had the katsudon and it was tasty and a great sized portion. I had the ramen a while ago and wasn't so impressed but really liked the rice dish this..."
Keith
"Good place to stop by for a filling meal that is friendly to the wallet. The place has a relaxing vibe to it with its dim lighting. There is a..."
Carley Peng
"Daikoku for my friday lunch with office mate.. need hot ramen to warm our winter day so i ordered tonkotsu ramen which is really delicious.. i think..."
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"This is one of my favourite japanese restaurants purely because of the floor seating with the low tables! the food is also high quality and quantity..."
Kaia
"Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu. They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak..."
Oksana Zhang
"My friend and I were starving so we literally just decided to walk into any restaurant within our sight. First of all, I really loved the..."
The Poor Foodie
"Their lunch bento was good in value and fast but staff service was poor. Good location. The tatami room requires to take off your shoes and sit on..."
Daffy
"Came in with a friend for lunch.Ordered a curry rice and croquets. Friend ordered curry ramen recommend by me. I've always loved Japanese curry..."
Rosanne Choy
"Great restaurant with consistently great food and service. Food comes out quickly and they are also able to cater for big groups.Ā  Decor is very..."
Sally S
"This place is hard to notice if you haven't been because it's inside the entrance to Countdown on Victoria Street in the CBD. The service was very..."
Jason Zhang
"I ordered a tonkotsu ramen with a small fried chicken at lunch time. The soup is salty but not bad. The fried chicken is juicy and tasty. The little..."
Bubbletea
"Forgot to take a photo before we started eating so hereā€™s a close up of my Oyako-Don šŸ˜¬We come here pretty often during uni lunch breaks...."
Dxlche
"I think this is a great place with consistent food and service quality.It costs a wee bit more to dine here than in several more affordable..."
Thom
"This place has always been my go to Japanese restaurant. I usually order the karaage chicken and gyoza dumplings. I have also tried the unagi don and..."
Ellynn
"Came here on our last day in Auckland and it was very tasty! I recommend getting the veggie tempura! šŸ’–Customer service was greatšŸ’–They..."
Melbourne_eats_
"Went here for lunch with a group of 8. Seated quickly. Service was good. Food came out a lot more quickly than I was expecting. I ordered the creamy..."
Ms Jones
"Daikoku on Victoria is a hidden gem that serves up a range of donburi, ramen, and set meals. Like Mentatz, there is a bar area by the kitchen that is..."
Raymond Tiong
"Some amazing ambience and atmosphere compared to the prices on the menu, which doesn't take away from the quality of the food at all. Great ramen and..."
Jin Yun
"If you love ramen as well as other japanese dishes then you have to visit Daikoku. Its affordable ($10-$15 for a ramen), the servings are huge and..."
Jilly
"Just a run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurant. Interior decor is quite nice with seating on the floor available. Staff could do with a smile - they all..."
Paul O
"Decent restaurant Ā usually acting as a second or third choice of place to eat.Pros:- Fairy cheap foodĀ - Nice atmosphereĀ -..."
XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx
"Yes it is not a bad place for a quick lunch or dinner. But the overall feeling is lower than expected. Good menu, service ok, but the food did not..."
Tanz
"Nice place to have quiet, time-saving Japanese mealIt's not a big place, but very full of style. They even have Japan-style table, u can..."
Rachel Shen
"I must preface this review by saying I have very limited experienced with Japanese cuisine. That being said, Daikoku may have inspired to make a deep..."
Jayden Campbell
"So I organized a date night with some work colleagues to try out the $25 restaurant month and we all agree on Daikoku at Victoria street...."
Ghost Reviewer
"I've been many times to the Daikoku in Takapuna and Quay street and always enjoy the food. I love the $15 lunch special they do! A personal favourite..."
Charlene Weaver
"Went here before for dinner and found it to be a good dining experience. The staff are really nice and welcoming. Japanese people always give great..."
Maria
"The soup of noodle is really delicious , it is not flavored by condiment. I believe this restaurant use the real pork chop soup to cook the noodle.I..."
Karen Gu
"You get some good value and decent tasting Japanese food here.The staff are quite friendly and one guy I felt was trying too..."
Frank Lin
"If you're looking for a decent Japanese place to satisfy any cravings; I'd recommend this place. I've had the ramen and donburi, which were quite..."
Kenzi Yee
"The Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen taste good but are too salty, I can't stop drinking water after dinner. Wasabi flavoured Octopus is very fresh. It..."
Helen Huang
"A nice Japanese food place right next to countdown. Couldn't find the entrance at first but eventually found it. The staffs were all in a hurry..."
Helena
"I love coming here! It's such a cute little place and I love that you can sit on the floor Japanese style- very authentic feel.Ā Menu is..."
Karen
"Daikoku is a nice place to eat. It's convenient and quick. They have a variety of your usual ramen and donburi, as well as generic Japanese dishes...."
Charlotte
"I ordered una don, the eel pretty fine, not overly sweet. But there's some flies in the restaurant. Hygiene needs to improved a bit. The ramen my..."
Tim Tianpai Li
"I've been here countless times! I like to sit around the corner in the separate little room :) My favourites here are the shio butter corn ramen and..."
Sheena
"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost.Food: 7.5/10Service: 4/5 Ambience:..."
Ed
"A really nice Japanese restaurant in CBD with really friendly staff. The ambiance is really nice, has an authentic vibe to it. Prices are pretty..."
Razelle Icaro
"One of my all time favourite ramen places in Auckland! I've been here too many times to count, and tried many of the donburi and ramen options on the..."
Helena Chen
"DAIKOKU on Victoria street in countdown is nice Japanese dine in. Further with traditional Japanese sitting area.it looks great.the dish here tastes..."
ANKIT
"Whens the last time you ate your dinner at 5am on Saturday morning?? ! No I was not inebriated beyond consciousness but had annoyingly missed my..."
BeeQueUU
"If you're looking for good meals, Daikoku is one of best Japanese restaurant in Auckland City. I personally love ordering their miso ramen. I highly..."
Sellyna Lee
"Daikoku on Victoria is hands down the best place in Auckland for ramen. If you want to be full for hours as well as delighted - this is the place for..."
Monique Porteous
"Came here with friends last weekend since we didn't know where to eat, so this was the closest restaurant nearby. There wasn't much to choose from on..."
Kirsten
"although I havenā€™t really visit other branch but this is by far the best one so far. Price of all dishes is roughly within $20 and the Teriyaki..."
Zoe Huang
"I am a huge fan of Japanese food it's my favorite cuisine. The menu here offers a wide selection which I like. You get to try a bit of everything at..."
Trin
"Tried their ramen last night, it had good flavour but a little light on the actual toppings. There wasn't much else besides the noodles that tasted a..."
Ryan
"Finally tried Daikoku last night after hearing some good things from friends. We've always dismissed it being right next to Countdown, but..."
Victoria
"I'm a huge fan of Japanese cuisine and I fear that my whole Zomato profile will become just this! Just kidding, although there will be quite the..."
Asad Naseem
"Nice place and atmosphere. Quite friendly staff there. Have been here quite a few times. This time I ordered a vegetable udon and some tuna and..."
Queena
"Yummy food and good service. Proportion of their meals are quiet small for me but other than it is a great place to introduce to your friends and..."
Brave Eat
"There is a good selection of dishes. I really like their ramen and dons. Its a place I find my self coming back to, when I'm in town and I feel like..."
Noms Burger
"THE BEST soy sauce ramen in the entire city of Auckland. And trust me... I've eaten a load of ramen. I look around Auckland for places that sell it..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"First time here with a bunch of friends, i tried the spicy seafood ramen, it was spicy, very flavourful and delicious! The price is reasonable as..."
Smoothie Oeek
"Today, we went to a Japanese restaurant, 'Daikoku' for lunch, it's next to Countdown on Victoria st.Ā Ā It looked quite busy because there were..."
Meshari Alsulami
"I tried tonkotsu ramen, salmon sashimi, and california roll last week. The ramen was good, the salmon was fresh and plated nicely, and the california..."
Nina Susilo
"I'm not entirely sure what 'Daikoku' means in Japanese, but it sure is a popular name for restaurants! In Auckland alone, there are several Daikokus..."
Kiwi Foodie
"This place gets a big thumbs-up from me! I'm drawn to its slightly out-of-the-way location and cool upmarket-izakaya decor. Their food has never..."
Lena Kodaira
"My favorite place for Japanese curry and Ramen!! The service is quick although not as friendly as you would expected. But the food is always amazing!..."
Rufina Pragono
"I have been to this Daikoku restaurant for lunch a few times now and not once have I walked away feeling disappointed. The food is always..."
Chelly
"I have come here some many times and will continue to do so. The donburi dishes are generous and inexpensive. The chicken karaage is truly..."
Nxn
"I have eaten here several times and had fun each time. The teppanyaki chefs are entertaining and highly skilled. The food is tasty. Great fun for..."
Paul Kelleher
"Daikoku on Victoria Street use to be my regular for a Japanese meal during my uni days. I came here for dinner with a friend last night and was..."
Yatchi
"Service may not be the best, but the food here is really really good. This recent visit, I wavered between the vegetable ramen and the seafood ramen,..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"I love this Japanese restaurant, their spicy pork ramen is just sensational, very tasty, very fast service, reasonable price altho the place..."
Sandra Edwards
"Been for lunch a few times by myself. Waiting staff have looked after me really well. I had the bento lunch special. Like the banana fritters too...."
Amanda B
"I must say I have had mixed feelings about this restaurant, but I cannot deny that their food is good. Their service can be questionable at time,..."
Chai Ang
"Nice little Japanese restaurant in Auckland CBD. Been there many times to get my ramen and takuyaki fix. The staff are generally friendly and don't..."
Dog Eats World
"The ramen and takoyaki tasted good and the waiter provided great service! Promotion discount was offered as I visited on the first day after the..."
Terry Chan
"I have been here a few times in the past few years. The food has been consistently pretty good, not exceptional but quite decent for the price. The..."
Giang Nguyen
"A very secret entrance (not really) . Warmly greeted . A little warm , might have to Jack up the aircon . Menu was easy to order from. Food arrived..."
Nion Naiki
"Great to be back at Daikoku Victoria - our favourite Ramen House in Auckland. We canā€™t get enough of their Tonkatsu Ramen. The broth is really..."
Guo Ling
"Came here to try their 3-course $25 Restaurant Month menu. They have a good selection; I opted for Salmon Sashimi for entree and Steak Fillet for..."
Oksana Zhang
"I'm so happy this place is open again. Seems a bit different with only a couple of staff, but the ramen is still good. I got the tonkotsu ramen with..."
Joel Coster
"Cosy, authentic Izakaya setting, with friendly and attentive all-Japanese staff. I dropped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday. The standard ramen..."
Robin ā€œsumghaiā€ Chang
"Good authentic and tasty Japanese food, good variety from ramen to lunch sets, fish, chicken, pork, beef, you name it they have it. Friendly and fast..."
J H
"Reasonable price and food is really delicious. Real Japanese food. We came here twice in a day. Best Japanese restaurant in the..."
Hara
"Ordered salmon don, eel don, and dumplings along with a cup of green tea (can be refilled with hot water). The food tasted great. Total..."
Jin Yean Liew
"Great food and great prices! Lots of stuff on the menu, but not many vegetarian options I'm..."
g k
"Great authentic Japanese cuisine. Fair prices, would recommend & have been back a couple..."
M Miller
". (01/2018) A good Japanese restaurant located in CBD. Can be easily spotted from Victoria Street but figuring out the entrance can be little tricky..."
Nitesh Gautam
"Really enjoy the food here. It's fairly priced, and the portions are good. It's within the city and have a high amount of seats. Good for singles,..."
Yanan Sim
"Good, but they're quite busy in the lunch hours..."
Lawrence Cnz
"I've walked past this restaurant so many times and never even saw it. Very easy to miss. Nothing negative about my experience. The food came out to..."
Elijah Peters