TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Industry Zen

88/100 (1288 ratings)

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Zen Style Surf & Turf Featuring A5 Black Wagyu Beef Steak and King Crab with Uni-Cream

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"Best place to date with your newly-made friend if you happen to have terrible outfit today or too rush to wear your make-up. Because it can be super..."

Pig Cat

"Industry Zen has been a big part of my life since I was a little girl.. it’s a family favourite and we always eat waaay too much and have a jolly..."

Courtney

"When it comes to Japanese cuisine this guys are pretty good. The best sashimi, rolls and plump wine in CBD Food presentation is A class...."

BelaIna

"Absolutely fantastic all round - highly recommendable and a fantastic experience. Service spot on - food incredible, presentation spectacular...."

Ludwig Haeufler

"The ambience is great, traditional izakaya elements with booming Japanese rock music and the food served with style and flair. Perhaps it was what..."

Gus

"Well, that was a surprise. In Auckland for business and wanted a quick good meal. Stumbled on this place and wow! Started with the Japanese..."

Peter

"Quality of food was great, especially the sushi and sashimi. Service was also good. Presentation of food is excellent. Really enjoyed the food but..."

Akym

"Went for my birthday last week- ordered the $25 lunch set and was very worth; the yum yum sauce shrimp was absolutely amazing. Highlight was..."

Vicky Hu

"I have come here a long time and still love this place, my favourite Japanese restaurant. Authentic unlike most other “Japanese” restaurants, all..."

12391239

"This place is amazing!For starters great food, but that’s not the most amazing part! They put on a performance and celebrate special..."

Mattey Simpson

"This is a revisit after 4 years. I used to come here often four years ago, because I always get large sashimi, where you can eat sashimi from the top..."

Edwin Gu

"We ordered the salmon & avocado sushi roll,karaage chicken, small sashimi platter, panko jumbo prawns, yum yum scallop teppan, agedashi tofu, and..."

Dxlche

"Decided to come by for dinner since it was in the area we were meeting. Once we got there we were seated and given ample time to look over the menu...."

Benedict Uy

"Polite and friendly staff. Love the vibe and culture of the place. The wooden place is very natural and greatly resemble Japan. A great place near..."

FoodAddict

"Very good fine Japanese food. All staff are Japanese too. Service was good, food arrived quickly except for a sushi order that I ordered as soon as..."

Re Che

"Good price and the most special thing is their plate and setup of food. Totally unexpected the features of their setting. Good taste and everyone..."

LisaH

"Beautiful wooden panels across the restaurant floor and traditional Japanese decor quickly make you fall in love with Industry Zen's Japanese vibe...."

Picky Piggies

"Honestly the best Japanese I’ve ever had. Amazing service such awesome friendly staff who were so helpful, the food is just amazing. We have been..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Very good place for family or friends dining. Zen set was very good and contained variety of dishes like sashimi, sushi, grilled beef and..."

Jie

"we r choose two mains sooooooo full～udon so nice i like it～sashimi so flesh～tuna its best～sushi just so so～but its quiet place～maybe go..."

Rico Shao

"Great place to hang out next to the harbor. Recommend sashimi set for the power lunch and getting the set menu for dinner. Great service and fresh..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Yummmmy! Ordered the prawns hot plate! So Devine and full of flavour: customer service is really good to. Came as a big group and didn't have to wait..."

Sonam Naidoo

"We came here on a quiet Monday night 6.30pm for a birthday dinner with the family. The ambience is soothing with dim lighting and the interior is..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"Came here on a Wednesday night. Wasn't reasonably busy. The restaurant has a cool vibe and dim lighting which is nice. They greet you as you walk in...."

Lilly Christine

"Yummy food and lovely atmosphere. Great service and love the decor. Highly recommend the beef tataki and kookai box, contains lots of goodie...."

Moli Nhem

"Came here on Friday night for dinner, it was extremely packed and the vibe was amazing. The fire alarm went off which kinda sucked because we all had..."

S&G Take Auckland

"This restaurant is an absolute hidden gem. Everytime I parked in front of this restaurant I've always thought it's almost out of business until one..."

Anna

"One of the few special experiences I've had with Japanese food! Definitely worth to go if you go to Auckland cbd. Every dish is carefully presented..."

Aaron T

"Food is spectacular and filling. The only reason it's not a 5 for me is literally because it's so loud and I felt like I was at a club trying to talk..."

Paola Bautista

"Wow the food was amazing and presented like art!Eye filler - awesome. Meet on skewers over coals - awesome. Sashimi - awesome.And the..."

Fra Man

"Some friends of mine suggested set menu here, I am regretted not trying. The table behind ordered set menu, very attractive dish decoration, just..."

Tanz

"If you go to industry zen, definitely go for their set menu. They give you so much food! All of it is presented amazingly with a strong Japanese..."

Bella Qian

"This is by far the best Japanese food in Auckland. Prices are a little steep but the quality and flavour of the food totally makes up for it. The yum..."

Craig Senior

"The best restaurant in Auckland 💯 staff, effort, presentation, yum yum prawns are my favourite food on the planet!!! I found this place only a..."

Debbie Sugrue

"Industry Zen was fantastic, the salmon was delicious and the chicken katsu crispy and juicy! The presentation of the dishes is out of this world,..."

Philip Doyle

"Absoloutely amazing food with amazing presentation. A really unique dining experience in the viaduct with the drums and the chefs addressing you..."

Luke Meadowcroft

"Was treated to a work dinner here and oh my lord, you do feel very much treated here! The location is perfect, the staff are over achievers (in the..."

Monique Porteous

"We have been to Industrial Zen from time to time over the years and it have always been an experience. Given this background we decided to have..."

Austin

"First time here for official dinner party enough verity in vegetarian menu . I love to visit again. Ordered multiple different items and all were so..."

Rashmi26

"My go to for Japanese in Auckland, not only is the presentation amazing and unique but the food just melts in your mouth, the staff are lovely and..."

Sarah Jane

"First time here. Really recommend you guys who read this to come. It's really good. I had tempura and chicken lunch box! Really full. Place is nice..."

Michelle Chua

"Came here for a work event. If you want to be wowed by small delicate portions, a variety of stylish presentational skills and a weird drum show..."

Josh Law

"At Industry Zen is all about the looks! The food is presented in a fancy way but at the end of the day is not that much, not that great and the..."

Cristina

"We visited on a Saturday night with another couple and had the most amazing dinner, nice drinks and good service. The entertainment they provide is a..."

Helen Gyde

"This place has by far the freshest and most delicious fish I have ever had. We got various dishes and shared them between 4 people. The presentation..."

Lee

"After a failed attempt at the grand habour, industry zen saved my night. Not knowing what to expect, I walked in with an open mind and was very..."

Taina Fox-Matamua

"Entertaining, lively, and great value meals. The type of restaurant you'd walk straight past if you didn't know it was here, because the facade..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"This place never seizes to amaze, entertain or teach you the true tradition of Japanese food. Its a great place for lunch or dinner on the..."

Jay

"Industry Zen is another thing you bloody Kiwis have got over us in Oz. Absolutely love the place - food, service, ambience all fantastic. Would like..."

Pamela Anderson

"Absolutely stunning Japanese food. The service was without fault, the presentation was impeccable and the food itself was divine. I had the agedashi..."

A

"Love this magical cave of a restaurant. Such unique presentations and delicious food. The drum interlude was endearing. Unlike anywhere else! ..."

Betsy

"I came here before for lunch but came today for dinner. The service is honestly one of the best I have ever experienced. They are always one step..."

Judy Chhy

"Finally crossed this one off our 'Need to go there' list. Japanese cuisine is one of our favs. Was recommended by a Jewish Pizza chef in Niue (I..."

Janine Henderson

"Industry Zen has always been a favourite of mine to visit for Japanese food! Everything is always nicely presented and fresh. Definitely..."

Jenny Da

"Love love LOVE. If only I lived in Auckland! This place is incredible! The food is perfect, the staff are gorgeous and the atmosphere is unlike any..."

Hannah Murphy

"Beautiful Japanese restaurant, the food was amazing and I love how decorative and well presented their dishes were. Very good place to visit with..."

Brave Eat

"Came here on a fairly busy Saturday night, however despite the crowd still felt incredibly welcome due to the Japanese greetings from the staff. I'm..."

Sue

"Always good Japanese food.Love their presentation their yum yum prawns and Teriyaki chicken are the best.They announce your birthday if you..."

Alienbabe

"Went on a Sunday night and it was not too busy which is good. We ordered the Zen Set, Sashimi platter (medium), beef tataki and also two desserts to..."

Jessie Tan

"I'd heard very good things about Industry Zen, so when I went expectations were high. It's an eclectic place, the food was very good,..."

Paul Evans

"YUM - that's all there is to say about this place. A must to go to (service can be a bit slow at first but then when the food starts to roll..."

Cindy Mintrx

"I've heard of industry zen from many friends but has yet to try it. It's situated in the viaduct, not on the waterfront but next to the bath house...."

Iamcii

"Industry Zen is a really classy, authentic Japanese experience. The food is on the pricier side but the presentation and taste makes up for it. I..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"The presentation of the dishes at Industry Zen is impeccable and definitely sets them apart from other Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Every night,..."

Misty

"Was recommended to go by a friend, got there service was very good, we ordered and instantly the dishes came , constantly filling our table with..."

Mystery Shopper

"Loved this place. Has to be my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland by far. The presentation of the food was so unique and innovative. It was..."

Lena Guo

"Had dinner here a few years ago and always remembered being impressed by the food and atmosphere. A few weeks ago, we decided to come here again for..."

S

"Such a unique dining experience and so much fun. We ordered way too much food for three little girls, but had the best time. I also love the..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"A hidden gem tucked out the back of the Viaduct, those lucky enough to walk inside will be immersed in a visual treat!Both the decor of the..."

Kirsty Cardy

"This is our favourite restaurant by a mile. We came here a few months ago on quite a busy Saturday night and the service was still impeccable. The..."

Larissa Edwards

"Industry Zen is one of my favourite go-to's in Auckland for great Japanese food. It's miles and miles above the 'Japanese owned by Korean/Chinese'..."

Gentlepig

"Went here for lunch today with work mates. We ordered off the Set Lunch Menu and had the Teriyaki Chicken Box (Little Wagon), The Teriyaki Chicken..."

Juanine

"Industry Zen, is an amazing experience where the food is art and service second to none. The servers are just brilliant and every dish is part of the..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"Visited Industry Zen for the first time at friend's birthday lunch. Was absolutely awe-struck by the presentation of the food. I ordered $21..."

Annie Ren

"Time and date: Weekend dinnerFood and beverages ordered: large warm sake, renkon chips, toro tasting platter, soft shell crab wrap, beef..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Came to the zen on Thursday for dinner with some customers and we had a most enjoyable time. I love coming here, they make my time here Avery..."

Cameron Boulton

"Industry Zen offers up the best lunch bento boxes. I got the Ju bento which came in a Japanese carriage with little compartments that housed each..."

House Of Eats

"I have some very poor quality photos here, but the food was soooooo amazing that I have decided to upload it anyway!Had dinner here with 2..."

Where.iate

"We came here one rainy night and left stuffed. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing and fresh. We ordered way..."

Aniva Huang

"Just went back to Industry Zen, the first time was with a large group and there was lots of seafood which I am not a fan of however the last visit..."

Lisa V

"I haven't been here for about 3 years, and it was pleasantly, better than I remembered. My partner and I decided to choose our own selection of..."

Minily

"Great food with unparalleled presentation. Staff are very accommodating and helpful. Best Japanese I've ever had. Very cool layout and added bonus of..."

Tim H

"Been here a few times with different friends and feedback is unanimous that this place is awesome. Service is always excellent with staff who serve..."

David Clay

"Go at least once a month. Delicious food. Good friendly service. Great reliable restaurant. I always start with beans & lotus chips. Then the must..."

SSBoots

"Great entertainment Each night we have been here they do a little announcement for people's birthdays, anniversaries etc, it adds a little fun..."

NZSteve

"Twice in two weeks - must have enjoyed our experience. The food is fresh and delicious and beautifully presented in a variety of ways - lacquered..."

Flowergirl69

"This is the first time that I didn't feel ripped off after having Japanese food. My expectations were not very high considering previous experiences..."

Miss Kiki

"I love Industry Zen! Safe to say it's one of the best Japanese restaurants in Auckland. The food is so delicious and beautifully presented. My..."

Bella Lily

"Superb food and amazing service with an authentic charming interior (worth a visit on it's own) - what is there to not like about this place?..."

Frank

"Industry Zen is Japanese with a difference. With most Japanese restaurants in Auckland, they all bring similar menus, with a range from sashimi,..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Great place nestled in the Viaduct. I went here with my family and had a $49, 5 course set menu. I was blown away, the presentation of each dish was..."

J.T547

"Food = awesomeService = awesomePrice = pretty high considering the portion sizes.This place is pretty epic in regards..."

Fleur Peps

"My friends and I had lunch here the other day as we heard great things about this restaurant. The place was quite busy when we arrived and were told..."

Mandy

"I was ere last night for a work Xmas function. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. We all dove into the 7 course set menu which was absolutely divine. I..."

Kirsty Lee

"Have been here for lunch and dinner, both times food was really good, service okay.The lunch bentos are huge and presented very..."

Cathy Lam

"A very busy place on a Friday night with a great atmosphere and selection of Sake.We found the service very good and each dish presented..."

David Boshier

"What a great experience. We will be back whenever we visit Auckland. Quality food, great presentation. Yes, it wasn't always easy understanding..."

Susie

"Thank you Yoshi & Manami; this is easily the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland! Fantastic food and service! The half-time entertainment is..."

Ken Choong

"**Amazing Experience!!** My partner and I walked in off the street for a meal on a Monday night. The service was very friendly, the food was fresh..."

Rochelle Hilton

"Fantastic! Food, ambience and service all memorable for the right reasons. The set meals are superb and suitable for those both old and new to..."

Cheryl Stones

"This place is a solid favourite, the food is really fresh and delicious. They set menus are very well priced and you get a beautifully presented..."

Rochelle

"Amazing place, high quality and extremely well presented food. I have been here for both lunch and dinner on many occasions, both with large groups..."

Sandy R

"Loved Industry Zen. Went there with a large group and we were asked to pre order which was fair enough and we had food consistently arriving all..."

Sarah

"We dined once again at this great venue Friday 11 Feb, 2012. Industry Zen is nothing short of amazing, everyone of our visits has been as memorable..."

Catherine Carran

"This is my family's absolute favourite restaurant, I've lost count of the number of people we've taken there and converted. The ambience is great,..."

Kelly

"Had birthday for hubby there last night. What an experience! Food delicious, service prompt and ambience great. Presentation fantastic. Not cheap,..."

Dana Maton

"Simply the best Japanese dining experience in Auckland. The food is amazing, the wine list is extensive, the Japanese beer is delicious,..."

Cameron

"The food here is delectable, my favourites are Teriyaki Chicken 5, Harumaki (Spring Rolls), Prawn, Avo and Mayo Wrap sushi and Pork Shu-Mai. The..."

Ann Gasson

"This is my special event place. I love the food and presentation. it takes you away to another place of gastronomic delight. Can't recomment this..."

Tina Ah Chee

"Good food, nice atmosphere and food presentation is excellent. Price is a bit expensive (but reasonable) and need to wait quite a while for food to..."

Richard Wong

"Beautiful food presentation with an authentic feel and all very tasty. Amazing decor even in the bathrooms! This place is really popular so be sure..."

Nxn

"We had a great evening at Industry Zen. The food is presented like a work of art, and is very tasty. We highly recommend the Agedashi tofu, tofu..."

Celeste Bowden

"Great ambience, gorgeous food presentation and attentive staff. The food is Japanese with a modern slant and exceptionally fresh. Even the wine..."

Tamara Staples

"Theatrical take on Japanese. If like me, you are sick of boring and predictable meals out - head to Industry Zen. Food is outstanding and the..."

Stefan Preston

"Went here for a nice family dinner and wow! The food is incredibly fresh - all presented on a giant stone platter and some were torched to..."

Wendy Nguyen

"Our absolute favorite Japanese restaurant and probably our favorite restaurant period! Food here is amazing, extremely fresh, and wonderfully..."

Gracie Thomas

"Love the food. A bit pricey but maybe becoz they're in the city. Presentation of food was awesome. And they allowed us to stay a bit..."

Mark and Diana Yao

"Absolutely DELICIOUS! Food was amazing and seafood was incredibly fresh. Oysters are very big and fresh too! Service is 10/10 - husband came late and..."

mel

"The best dining experiences we have in New Zealand; even better than some of the fine dining in Melbourne. Everything was amazing with attention to..."

C. Andrea

"Yum!! oysters are so fresh and food is really good. The lunch set is also very..."

Simonie Lam

"Without a doubt one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Everything was amazing with such attention to detail. The restaurant has lovely..."

Amelia Hamlin

"We had an amazing dinner experience. Superb, really efficient waitress; delicious food with generous portions and beautiful presentation. The pricing..."

Nathan

"Definitely recommend you to give it a go! Salmon just melt in your mouth..."

Conehting

"Went to this place for my birthday, great selection of Japanese dishes, and they are tasty too, just wish it's cheaper. I find the wagyu quite basic..."

Nicholas Tony

Tanto Japanese Dining

85/100 (471 ratings)

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Agedashi Tofu with Seasonal Vegetables

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Southern Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi

Panko Crumbed Chicken

Karaage Tuna

Sashimi

Tuna Tartare Fresh Tuna & Tartare Sauce

Takoyaki

Edamame Boiled Young Soy Beans

sake

Fondant Au Chocolat

Karaage chicken

Siphon Coffee

Prawn Tempura

Chirashi Don

Beef Tataki

Nigiri Sushi

Gyoza

Very Fresh Sashimi

Grilled Eggplant

Unagi Donburi

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Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

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Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

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Free Wifi

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Mid-range

"Great japanese food, excellent service and nice presentation. Everything was delicious and staff very friendly and professional. The atmosphere was..."

Valentina Verardo

"Great food, great services, good value for money! I would highly recommend..."

C Erika Uradi

"Awesome food omg and best customer service. Loved it!!! Highly recommended..."

Hamzy Raza

"Good to be back at Tanto. Kuni the owner is so friendly and remembered me from 3 years ago and even told me that the miso soup is now vegetarian...."

Greta Knight

"The amazing food and fantastic service keeps us coming back! Kuni, you are a..."

Alissya Chan

"I do enjoy the dinner in Tanto tonight. They do have a good presentation and delicious..."

Jun Yan Lu

"Tanto was amazing! Great service. Amazing food which not only looked great but tasted like perfection! Simple, elegant and..."

Holly Maria

"Great food great people and excellent service..."

Ian Koczalski

"This is our favourite Japanese in Auckland. Consistently high standard in a family friendly environment. Kuni has created a beautiful neighbourhood..."

Sarah Stokes

"ありがと so delicious today for lunch. Highly..."

Christiaan Bobo

"Best Japanese food . Taste the freeness .Great service..."

Jon Jon

"This is the second time we came here. We ordered combination sashimi, Crispy prawn sushi, sashimi on rice, Tarayaki salmon for the main and had Green..."

Aili Sun

"Great food. Great..."

Christina Huang

"My family has been their loyal customers ever since they opened! Consistent delicious food and services, Katsudon is our all time favourite. Tempura..."

Alice

"We had tempura udon, karaage chicken, and chirashi sashimi. Sashimi on the rice was generously big size. Karaage chicken was nicely fried, crispy and..."

Tomo

"Everything from the atmosphere, food and service was excellent. The staff were friendly, prices were reasonable and I would definitely come..."

Tom Smith

"Great service and authentic Japanese style. Definitely recommend their sashimi and sushi dishes and they have a lovely selection of desserts. Will..."

Ryan Thomson

"We are always regulars at tanto, the head chef/ owner knows us so he always strikes conversation with us. The food is always consistently great and..."

Sassy Radish

"4/5 can really taste the goodness of the ingredients, food is served fresh, reasonably priced. Amazing dish is not the case, maybe fine dining..."

Masterwayne12

"Had their Tanto Gozen dinner set. Entree are really good (sashimi, sushi, crumbed prawns, tuna tatare), main is average (had salmon teriyaki). Their..."

Rezz Ca

"Amazing Sashimi, best scallop. Ordered plum wine and Tempura don don to finish. Really good. Will come back again.Very very very very very..."

Christina

"Barely come to Epsom but was told it is a good restaurant to dine-in. I really love the atmosphere and the location of the place. Staffs are..."

Michelle Chua

"Everything was delicious, the service was super quick and friendly. Highly recommend the beef tataki and the green tea brûlée for dessert. We love..."

Elisa De La Fuente

"Great service and large range of quality japanese delicacies. Beef tataki was amazing and very delicate and pork belly melts in your mouth. Highly..."

Lorraine Santos Tuano

"Gem of a restaurant in the heart of Epsom, having been there a few times for dinner we can definitely recommended it. Host and the service..."

Marmite_ninja

"The service was amazing and the food was very nice. However, some of the menu was quite expensive for what we got, nevertheless a very good..."

Briception Account

"I like the decor and ambience here. They don't have dedicated parking so you have to park off street near an intersection.Food is lovely. I..."

I_like_pickles

"We stopped in for lunch today. Despite being on a main road the restaurant was cool and quiet inside. We ordered a series of sharing plates, the..."

Gus

"Went there on a saturday evening without a booking. We were seated promptly and given menus by the pleasant staff. We ordered japanese green tea,..."

Athena

"This little restaurant located on Manuaku road is cute and cosy. It's bigger than it looks with more seating outback. They only had seats available..."

HJ

"My friends & I all had bento boxes at Tanto for lunch - tataki (seared beef slices) & sashimi, green salad & sashimi, aburi (seared salmon slices) &..."

STRADS

"Best Japanese in Auckland. Tried very many and this takes the cake. Sashimi was Japan quality, not the chewy stuff you get usually here. Karaage..."

Papakento

"Very conveniently located in Epsom, it is a Japanese dining experience worth a visit. The Baby Octopus dish was a unique starter & the mains was..."

Lvgdfd

"Soooo good! Excellent service! Only the freshest Sashimi! Delicious Karaage!! Definitely a family favourite! If you haven't already... You MUST try..."

Laura And Peli

"Have always wanted to try out this place and definitely no regrets. Loved the atmosphere here and the staff are super friendly and helpful...."

Queena

"Wow. This place is amazing, food are beautiful, service is exellent. Went there for dinner few nights ago and i ordered Bara Chirashi, Tuna and avo..."

Kevin

"One of our favorite Japanese restaurants. Love that it is small and comfy. Great food and great service. Fried squid tentacles and chirashi don are..."

Larry Toh

"I have been to Tanto several times with family and friends. I keep coming back because of the good food, good service and warm cozy atmosphere of..."

Oliver Samin

"always one of my most favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Not only the food is great, but the siphon coffee is always well made with great..."

Edwìn Yu

"Tanto Restaurant, absolutely lovely! The food was lovely and not too pricey for what you get. I ordered the lunch bento box with the salmon and..."

Mandy

"Really enjoyed Tanto. The food was fantastic quality but what sets this restaurant apart was the service. They were attentive without interfering and..."

Vicki

"This is the best Japanese Restaurant I have ever been to in NZ! I am travelling a lot and everywhere in NZ for my work, and have tried many..."

Sa C

"Very tasty meal at a reasonable price!Friendly and nice..."

Mar Harada

"Open the doors and you are greeted and immediately responded to. The atmosphere is intimate in conjunction with a nice level of sophistication. Tanto..."

Luke S

"One of the best Japanese restaurants in Auckland. My girlfriend's sashimi was impeccably fresh and well presented and the Chicken Karaage was..."

Gerard

"Went there for Friday lunch, it was just amazing from beginning to end, never disappointing.The Tofu Salad was just a delight as an entree,..."

Alex

"Was almost hesitant to leave a review simply because this place is such a wonderful find we dont want it to become too popular! Tanto has beautiful,..."

Jessica Hardley

"Freshest sashimi I have ever had! Great presentation and service as well. Have only been at lunch time - the donburi dishes are larger than the..."

Yar

"My friend and I went to Tanto for dinner early this month. The location is very good being close to Newmarket with plenty of street..."

Theresa Chan

"An authentic Japanese restaurant with good service. I came here twice and sampled many of the dishes- the tofu salad was delightful, Sushi and..."

Jan

"Possibly the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland! Very authentic Japanese taste, using fresh ingredients, and simple flavours. Highlights..."

SteveM

"What a little gem in the suburbs! Tanto has been open for three years now and some friends who are regulars took us there for our first visit in..."

Maggie G

"This little Japanese restaurant offers such lovely sashimi. The prawn and scallops were so tasty. The staff were so very nice and food was served..."

Jimmy

"Tanto Japanese Dining focus on serving small sharing plates in a casual sake bar. Tonight we stopped by and had a selection of fresh seafood dishes...."

Richie W

"Absolutely fantastic time and place for us. Mr.Kuni is nice guy and Mr.Makoto is awesome Japanese chef. We will come back next sushi..."

Christy Chen Hirano

"It was our second time visiting Tanto and I'm really glad we decided to come again for another very enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere is..."

Travis Nobles

"I really enjoyed their fantastic Sushi night. Amazing taste and very nice atmosphere. I definitely want to eat their sushi again..."

Zaly Franky

"I came here from a recommendation from my uncle and thoroughly enjoyed it with my partner! I’m vegetarian and was really happy with the options on..."

Corinna Midnight

"This is my top recommendation for Japanese restaurants in Auckland. The sushi, beef tataki, tempura and karaage are especially good and I always..."

Yuichiro Soma

"Super delicious and the owner Kuni was extremely friendly and gave us a rundown of some of the menu options. Tried the Beef Special from based on..."

Wayne G

"Highly recommend this restaurant. The food is spectacular, great variety, I am stuck on the dumplings lol. The menu is a real treat because it is..."

Deb Cox

"This is the place if you want to try the most authentic Japanese food in Auckland with great service. Everything is so good! Must try their AMAZING..."

Tim

"Lots of deliciousness from this place. The care and passion from the owner and the chef can be found in the food and that's every single..."

Ray Chow

"Best sushi in New Zealand and the sweetest staff! Thank you for the wonderful meal last..."

Michaela Bub

"Great food! Authentic Japanese food. The pork belly melts in your mouth. The best Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Great service!!! Thank..."

Veronica Mosca

"although we have only been here twice but enjoyed our meals and the experience in both occasions. Prices are reasonable, great service, tasty food...."

M&A Dickins

"What can I say...everything we have ever had at this restaurant is exceptional. Last night [Sunday] @ Tanto was amazing, once a month they have a..."

Mike Rea

"great food and super friendly..."

Maricia Krewer

"Authentic Japanese fine dining. Kuni leads the team and runs the show. Excellent food and service. Friendly staff, we return here regularly and feel..."

Matt Batcheldor

"We had a great night at Tanto with a large group for a set menu. The selection of food was perfect and tasty. Kuni and staff looked after us so..."

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