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Moto Japanese Restaurant
84/100 (350 ratings)
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Japanese
Japanese
Fried Dumplings
Seaweed Salad
Prawn Tempura
Seafood Ramen
spring rolls
Salmon Teriyaki
Kimchi
Banana Tempura
Teriyaki Chicken Donburi
Seafood Udon
Miso Soup and Salad
King Fish Sushi
Vegetarian Dinner Box
Sushi and Sashimi Combo
Green Tea
Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll
Chicken Katsu Curry
Salmon Sushi
Japanese
Reservations
Mid-range
"Our favourite, awesome people, food and reasonably..."
Darryl Halloran
"Always lovely Good selection and friendly..."
Fiona Sullivan
"been going here for years now and am never let down, literally one of my favourite restaurants. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. My go to dish is..."
Zara
"Fantastic food and friendly staff. My family really enjoyed having meal and we were able to experience variety of food. My kids loved having Udon..."
Bohye Jude Lim
"I've been here a couple times. Last night I got food to takeaway and it was delicious. They have a wide variety including vegetarian. The meal I..."
Carmelia Ng
"Cute little restaurant, I would say that I always find myself coming back specially to dine in on their nicely decorated booths. Food is average,..."
Msav
"Our all time favorite Japanese Restaurant for dine in & takeaways, Food consistently excellent, Love the staff always bubbly & friendly. Value for..."
LeeAnne Hunnibell
"Always delicious, but the prices on here are lower than in the restaurant! They tried to charge me an extra $12... Luckily when I showed the menu on..."
Molly Hottman
"I've been coming here for years! Chicken Don buri and a freshly made tempura prawn roll is always a favourite when we visit.Good place for..."
Tarei SuperChur King
"Have been a few times and it's always very busy! Would recommend the sushimi salad- see photo. Very tasty and a nice light lunch. They do great..."
Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard
"This is my favourite place. Hint hint kids. I just love the atmosphere and the food. Highly recommend trying this place. Reasonably priced and..."
Wai Thompson
"Have been to moto a number of times for lunch and dinners. Every time we walk in we are always warmly welcomed by all the staff members. Their..."
Kim Alexander
"Great services, Moto is always clean and tidy and the staff are always really friendly, this is one of my favourite lunch spots in..."
Alice Marsh
"I have been here for lunch and dinner for years. Whenever I'm out West I bust Moto. The food is always delicious and fresh, the atmosphere..."
Shannon Sinton
"Came to Moto on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The staff are friendly and greet you as you come through the door. Our food came very very fast..."
Eva Zhu
"First time trying out this little Japenese gem of a restaurant. The takoyaki, seaweed salad and salmon sashimi was very good! The prawn dish was ok..."
Celeste
"I was at this restaurant yesterday for lunch, my second time.Ā  I like this place.Ā  It's clean and tidy.Ā  Hygiene is important to me in a..."
Tony Wan
"Been here a lot over the past few years and always happy with service,food and prices. Fresh food good quality. Clean and the people always have a..."
Madison Grevel
"I love this place, great value for money! They are always so friendly and happy to help with our toddler. Always leaving feeling satisfied. Thanks so..."
Zhora Watson
"This place is consistent with their food, we have had some days which were better than others, I wonder if they use different chefs on those nights?..."
Linny
"The food here is great. plenty of variety. The Dinner Boxes are excellent. Looking forward to visiting again in the near..."
John Budd
"This review is long in coming. We eat at Moto every now and then and have done for the last 5 years. Never disappointed. Wonderful service. Many..."
Mireille
"I dine there regularly with some people who are extremely fussy. They are very happy with the service and food and prices. However, we are all..."
Numcrun
"We go here often and it is always delicious. The staff are very friendly and although the food can be a little slow to come out it is worth the wait...."
Rachel Villalta
"Fab sushi and really cute restaurant! Had a lovely lunch out. I had the chicken sushi set - YUM! Pretty good price..."
Rachel Schuurman
"Eat here at least once a week/every 2 weeks for dine-in or take-away. LOVE LOVE LOVE. The food is so good and such a fast and easy place to go. The..."
Laura
"Best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to! I also don't understand the bad reviews, when my husband and I left moto the other night we immediately..."
Alesha Niuapu
"Great food and lovely service, pity my friends entree came out first and mine came out part way through our main, our sides came out before..."
Courtney Maloyd
"I love this restaurant. Ive been addicted for 2months! I go 3times a week. I would recommend this place to everyone I know. I don't believe all the..."
Tahlea Hohaia
"For those who are surprised there are so many good reviews, I'm surprised why there are negative reviews. I love it there and so does my family...."
Christina Loftin
"I've probably over exaggerated this rating because A) I've only been to a handful of Japanese Restaurants, B) This is my first ever Review and C) I'm..."
Siobon Inu
"I am a regular customer visit Moto at least 2 times a month with my family. I was surprised by a customer rating this restaurant only one star. This..."
Sam Sang-woo Jeon
"Moto is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants! I would highly recommend dining in or getting take out. Their service & quality it top notch...."
Debra
"Best Teriyaki ever. We ran into this restaurant just for a quick lunch a few years back and it was the best Japanese food we have tasted so far. Now..."
Al Kumar
"Went to Moto last night and sat in one of their lovely little booths. The tempura had to be the best I've ever had and all the staff were wonderful...."
Linda Oudshoorn
"My partner and I love this place. It is our sushi place of choice and we tend to end up there about once a week. The salmon/avocado roll is..."
Candy Boy Food Journey
"Great restaurant! The food is amazing and the staff are very polite and friendly, so excellent service :). I would recommend the vegetarian box and..."
Alexandra
"I can't fault Moto. We dined there this evening for my sons 8th Birthday. The service was fantastic, the food was so delicious and so fresh. Our kids..."
Amy Cosford
"We live close to Moto, and so we are there at least once a week. The food is always great, the staff are very friendly, and I enjoy the intimate side..."
Souxsi
"Moto is always excellent. They're fast and efficient. Now, you have to be sure the wait staff 'sees' you. It's invariably busy in the place and so..."
Puawai Kopu
"Food was beautiful! Shame about the service though. Waitress was texting on her phone. We had to clear our own tables and had to go up to the counter..."
Laurel Jenna Black
"Great place, always enjoy the service and meals.Good..."
Ally Glen
"The best Japanese restaurant. Great food and very good..."
Dave Jennings
"1/ A very enjoyable dinner for two. Highly recommended. 2/ Return visit, steady patronage for a Friday night, another enjoyable dinner for two,..."
cee doubleyou
"This restaurant saved us šŸ˜‰ we were supposed to have dinner in the city but the weather was horrible and it was very chilly, so we opted to eat..."
Dins R.
"Nice little Japanese restaurant. Has all the classic dishes and not a bad price. Staff were friendly. Would come again to try..."
Yen Luong
"*Updated 7/3/22: And still... Enjoyable authentic Japanese atmosphere, with awesome cosy booths. Staff friendly, food is very tasty and Heineken is..."
ELƆN
"Food was absolutely delicious. Place is a little dated, but the service was..."
Kevin E
"Love coming here havent been here for awhile food is still..."
Tee Hoha
"Food is okay and space is tidy but its just on the pricier side. My son (8) absolutely loves the food so great place for kids. Overall good..."
Faith P
"What a lovely place, super quick service and yummy..."
dianne mckenzie
"We absolutely love the Moto team. Their food is amazingly yummy. Staff are always friendly and we always leave feeling so humbled and loved. Value..."
Meg
"Great food. My hot plate was $24, prices aren't bad. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend..."
Totu Mer
"Great food. Best Donburi..."
Zane Low
"Great food at a great price, authentic low key Japanese with friendly vibe. We had very quick service. Couples specials are..."
Mo Tee
"Always good good food very..."
Elon Gates
"Excellent food at affordable prices. The little dining areas are private and atmosphere is chilled, love this place for a sneaky couples date night!..."
Michelle Wittwen
Daikoku
79/100 (1060 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Steamed rice
Takoyaki
Salmon Sashimi
salad dressing
Beef Sashimi
Green Tea Ice Cream
Small Fried Rice
Sashimi Deluxe
Teppan Steak
Chicken and Prawn
Vegetable Delight Set
Banana Tempura
Ramen & Spring Roll
Steak Teriyaki
Shrimp
Fried Rice
Miso Soup and Salad
Salad
Fish Soup
Prawns
Ramen
Fish
Fried rice
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for restaurant month $65pp set menu. You get entree of salad, miso, sashimi and beef tataki. For mains the usual grill veges, options to..."
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"Headed back to the Daikoku Quay branch two wks ago. I have been to the one in botany downs town centre which is a bit of a let down as it looks old..."
Elaine Yeoh
"I had the lunch with my wife at this place and that was my first experience teppanyaki grill in Auckland. I picked the lunch menu which 19.90 which..."
Hungry Zombie
"Got two bowls of ramen and two sides for around $30, some of the best gyoza ive ever had, super affordable and delicious, definitely take advantage..."
Elijah Love
"Me and my girlfriend have come here a few times and I always have good things to say for them! The staff are so friendly and food is usually fast and..."
Luke Rooney
"I have been to this teppan restaurant a couple of times. I ordered an ocean combination. The food is nice. The service is warm. The only problem is..."
Jack Food
"Pretty awesome. Always a pleasant experience. Never gets old. Food and entertainment is great. We are actually coming again tomorrow for Mothers day...."
Neroni Mack
"Our favorite of all their restaurants in auckland as it has the most stylish inside and atmosphere. Always go for the steak option so cannot say much..."
Evilmaikel
"We went in for lunch and loved it. Always a great atmosphere, and the staff are amazing. All of us had issues with food and the staff were very..."
Maria Foy
"We used to came here for dinner a lot of times. Everything was perfect. Crayfish, beef, fish was all taste good. But salmon sashimi not really fresh..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Their lunch special is cheap! Two of us went in and ordered the Sumo Lunch to share and chose the fish and steak options. We got a bowl of rice each..."
G1k
"Last minute dinner decision with our group to find a place we could walk in off the street in Auckland CBD and because we all love Japanese cuisine..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Fantastic service, amazing show of food, food came so quickly, great drinks menu and something for everyone. Everything about it was fantastic, great..."
Indie
"Yum food and friendly service. I had a good night here. This is my second time been there in 5years. Good to seen a restaurant can keep so popular in..."
Coco_Clairy
"Stepping into Daikoku transports me back to Tokyo where the smell of sizzling food and the crashing sounds of teppanyaki fill the restaurant. The..."
Chester
"Tried the tonkontsu ramen. Strong and delicious pork broth with tender & well-seasoned chashu meat. I always add extra chashu in the ramen and also..."
慇慇
"We had my partners birthday here in May 2017, and the food was so delicious everything was so fresh I particularly love seafood, the entertainment..."
Corrie Chapple
"Came in on mother's birthday 2016. They put on a little show while cooking for us. The meat was sizzling and was cooked right in front of us. The..."
Rosanne Choy
"Had mid-year party lunch here. I ordered ocean lunch yumyum source was really yum :)love seafood the best. I love to bring mu family n friend here:) ..."
Alice In New Zealand
"I am usually not very fond of Japanese cuisine but Daikoku certainly changed my opinion about Japanese food. I really liked the Chicken lunch..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Night out with friends here which was not bad but not amazing. Service is good but they have a special advertised on their website for Quay St, in..."
Jeffie
"Have been there couple of times for company lunch. It's yummy and good lunch set price. They cook in front of you. If you order shrimp they would set..."
Rui
"Daikoku has been around for many years. Have heard various things about the different locations but always found Quay St to be fairly..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"There must have been years since I last visited Daikoku on Quay. I had the gourmet lunch with 4 prawns & steak, plus soup, salad, steamed rice & ice..."
STRADS
"Came here to have their 9 course special deal as part of the August restaurant month promotion, the set comes with a small appetizer, salads, miso..."
Teddyfamily.
"Our favorite teppanyaki restaurant, love the attentive and friendly service and really enjoy their fresh meals. Our favorite dish is the fried rice..."
Amorita Maharaj
"What can I say - visiting this place was an experience. The moment you enter you are transported to a Japan. The staff so cordial so quirky, they..."
Disha
"Daikoku quay street is a little rough around the edges, but then again this maiden eatery has been feeding Auckland business lunches for more than a..."
Fuudie
"I've been to two different Daikokus and this was the better of the two. This is for a review in winter. Came here to celebrate a mate selling his..."
Joseph Taleni
"I have been to Daikoku a few times and have always loved the food. Sometimes you get the odd Chef who is alittle quiet and not really into the..."
Holly Shaw-Fowles
"Ate their lunch specials for $16 which had a salad, bowl of rice, meat/fish, miso soup. Fairly nice food and good service teppanyaki..."
Frank Lin
"I got the vegetarian role sushi and edamame just because the tofu steaks sounded dull. Nothing to rave about but not awful either- I was disappointed..."
Cayson
"This place makes me very happy, the food is delicious and always cooked to perfection, the staff are very friendly and the chefs are always so caring..."
Azakaka NZ
"Wonderful experience. All this time I thought their food and service was on average, but experience of last night has totally changed my opinion! The..."
Sally Carter
"Good choice for a Teppanyaki style dinner in the Auckland CBD. We went here in a large group and were fed as well as entertained for a..."
Danny
"Wow this place is amazing looking back on my experience here makes me want to come back again! I came here for my birthday with my partner and we had..."
Chloe Marie
"Daikoku is a must do experience where the food is cooked in front of you, I had the fish lunch special, you get miso soup, a salad, rice, 3 pieces of..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for lunch and it was as delicious as I remember. I haven't been for quite awhile so Ai enjoyed the treat. The lunch specials were a good price..."
Amanda B
"Came here for dinner with friends on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to find every seat is at a teppanyaki table.We saw what was..."
Emma W
"Went for dinner and was very entertaining. We got to catch egg in our mouths at one point! Great food, friendly staff and very nice atmospheres with..."
Annasollitt29
"Christmas Lunch with the team from work. Great steak cooked perfectly. Chef put on quite a show to add to the experience - would definitely go again..."
Bill T
"Must try: Chasumen!! Hands down the best ramen be the bf have had he always orders the seafood and we leave feeling super full but happy. One of..."
Topaz
"Last time I was here, very friendly service as always! This place is high on my list of places to eat at with friends, due to the cheap lunch menu..."
Tbroadley
"5th time returning to this restaurant. The service and food has remained great and consistent! I had entrƩe of salmon sashimi, Yum Yum prawns meal..."
Celeste
"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost. The lunch specials are great value for money and I..."
Ed
"These well known Auckland restaurants need little introduction. Their roots were steak house and now it appears a wide range of food including..."
BeeQueUU
"I like coming to daikoku for lunch. Dinner I find a little rowdy and there's too much to choose from so I prefer having the limited lunch menu. I..."
Lisa V
"Daikoku on Quay is the first place I think of whenever I want ramen, and was even introduced to the place by a born & bred Japanese friend of mine...."
Izzy Mendoza
"I've been here several times in the past, and after dining this weekend I would agree that the restaurant is looking quite tired and could do with..."
Gus
"Delicious! šŸ‘ŒšŸ½ Probably my favourite Japanese restaurant. Nothing like the yum yum sauce. We went here for lunch. I had the gourmet lunch. The..."
Shelley Bedggood
"Came here for team lunch. Was happy about the food. Team enjoyed the experience of Japanese teppanyaki. Not bad at all for the portion size with that..."
Teri
"This is one of my favourite places to go to lunch. In fact I am going there again today. The food is consistent and tasty. They have the BEST Yum Yum..."
Juanine
"I love this place.. easy choice when doing a small celebration or treat.. love the chicken and prawn option and get our yum yum sauce for Christmas..."
Grace Sifa
"I came here for a dear friends birthday. We all settled down and then were introduced to our wonderful chef for the night. I ordered Tappan Scallops..."
Amiria Aperahama
"My favorite place for lunch. Where else can you get green tea, miso soup, salad, options of steak, chicken or fish main including rice and..."
Julz
"Nice place for a lunch. Nothing too fancy just easy setting, good food, good service and flavor of Japan.I go regularly for group..."
Daniel Swain
"Now the price can be a little bit expensive for students to go and have their dinner in this restaurant. However I definitely reckon it worth going..."
Gayeon Lee
"I have dined Teppan Yaki style many times and really enjoy it. We were last at this Daikoku many years ago. We usually dine at the Botany version..."
Janine Baldwin
"Great and attentive service. Good prices for what you get and the chef was very talented and entertaining. We ordered the combination set each with..."
Amanda1986
"I loved this restaurant...It was fun, and energetic, and I left stuffed! They were creative and threw food into our mouths and did some fantastic..."
Kelly267
"Nice meal. great chef, very good sense of humour. good value for..."
Georgie
"Choo choo goes the onion train! Hahaha an entertaining meal, well worth the money paid - delicious scotch fillet and scallop..."
Matt L
"Excellent teppanyaki experience that is accessible and open during lunch. The experience is as good as when I first ate here 10 years ago. All the..."
Vian Young
"Loved this experience - very entertaining and extremely delicious food. This was our first time and would definitely come back. We took their..."
J V
"Our chef was great. Friendly and the theatrics were top notch. The food were all nicely cooked. Price wasn't cheap but to be expected for a..."
Brian Hui
"Ching ching bling the best entertainer over all the daikokus! Best night ever even better food, so many laughs and so many fun experiences tonight...."
Brooke Green
"A wonderful experiencen where the food is cooked in front of you. The chef will perform tricks and keep you entertained with fire and agility..."
Tristan Lee-Johnson
"Dinner at Daikoku presents authentic Japanese Teppanyaki experience. Awesome chef Yuki was awesome and highly..."
Kaho Hsieh
"Food was tasty cooked perfect!Had the Gourmet lunch with steak and prawns! Table was little over crowded. And got orders muddled up. Was a group of..."
Luanne Butler
"The food was really nice. Ching ching bling was very funny and good..."
Pranesh Chand
"A good night had by all. Food was great..our chef was funny and cooked our food..."
Joanne Hosie
"Service is very good. Not a bad point but feeling a little bit disappointed as the view is no different from any other Daikoku. The foods we had are..."
Qishan Huang
"Fun little place. A bit expensive but I guess worth it. I mean side salad is literally viva la 90's - chopped lettuce and grated carrots. Meat was..."
Linda A.
"We came here for our friend's birthday party. And it was amazing!!! Very fun for special party day and love our guy's performance. Definitely will..."
So won K
"Less crowded than once was in the pre-covid world, but this means we got a knives skills show for 2 that was just as good as any. Had a personable..."
Geoff Wilson
"You know itā€™s always going to he a great night out here. All the food is top shelf but nothing comes close to the prawns with yum yum sauce! Family..."
James Ashwin
"This was our first time doing teppenyaki and it did not disappoint Our chef was hilarious and engaged well with our table, the food was delicious,..."
Michael Miller
"Visited 2017. My friend was working at that time. Enjoyed a great performance!! Wagyu..."
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"Daikoku on Quay is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service and a clean friendly environment. We had a great night. The staff are helpful..."
Kirsty Milner Brown