TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Yaruki Japanese Restaurant

87/100 (1162 ratings)

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"Me and my family have been fans of Yaruki since 2005. It's only gotten better and better each year. The head chef Yoshi is super friendly and makes..."

Anish Koirala

"#1 Japanese restaurant in Auckland! If you’re wanting authentic Japanese dishes that is not only fresh but good in quantity, this is the only place..."

Arianaaa

"My partner and sister in law dined here and the food, drinks and the service was amazing. The restaurant has nice atmosphere is very popular with the..."

Jose Julius Christiansen

"Great food and interesting menu. The deserts were great and the soup amazing. Service was not the usual standard, had to call for service..."

Anton Pienaar

"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland, all their dishes are very authentic and tastes fresh. The Bento boxes have good portions...."

Theodore Carlos

"First time came here and it became one of my favourite restaurant in Browns Bay!I came here with my partner on a Wednesday night about 7:40pm...."

Kejia Dong

"One of my favourite places in Browns Bay.I love coming here the food is always lovely and the staff are friendly and organized.I've tried a..."

Romana Petrie

"I used Zomato gold in Yaruki, the manager (maybe) took care of us. The food was delicious, a little bit pricey if I was not using zomato gold. Good..."

Foodie Dudie

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceFabulous Japanese Restaurant in Browns Bay!I arrived..."

곰정안

"One of our local favourites to go to often for lunch or dinner 😋 never disappointed in the service or quality of the food. Staff always give us a..."

Danyelle Gates

"Such an amazing experience! Friendly and inviting atmosphere and the staff are lovely and the food was just sensational we had sukiyaki and bento..."

Christine Hing

"Yaruki's has been my number one favourite restaurant on the North Shore since I was introduced to it years ago by a school friend. I go as often as I..."

Tanya M. Wheeler

"Yummy food and superb service team, but the combos are a little too expensive. The look of the shop is also really good . I recommend you to go there..."

Robbin

"😋 Really nice Japanese restaurant. Recommended by a my Japanese friend, she said this restaurant has an authentic Japanese cuisine! Cosy decor,..."

Whittling Arts

"Gorgeous wee spot for dinner - do call ahead to book as they get very busy. Favourite is the salmon sashimi - always very fresh and best I’ve had..."

Em

"We came tonight without reservation and the resraurant was fully booked! But lucky they let us sit at one of the reserved table! The ambience gave..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"We go there regularly and it's always good. When they are busy they prefer that people finish within a reasonable time because it's such a..."

Bright One

"Go to Japanese place when we want to go somewhere local! Food is always tasty and reasonably priced. Service is always friendly as well. Only thing..."

Laura Oliveira

"After doble confirmed with my Japanese friend me and my Mr went to the place. Accidentally booked at another Yaruki in west auckland... but they also..."

Abby Liu

"We have been going to Yaruki for several years now. This restaurant always serves a high standard of food which is nicely presented. The food is..."

Sam Jones

"Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend. Will certainly be back. Great to have a restaurant like this locally. Make sure you book..."

Anna Leech

"This restaurant deserves a genuine 5/5 for food, service, atmosphere, and overall experience. Myself and 2 others went along on a saturday..."

Jess

"When your best friend loves Japanese food... I have to constantly find Japanese restaurants to go to. She absolutely loved the food here, and we've..."

Melanie Wang

"The best Japanese hands down! We have tried various Japanese resterants. This is by far the best Japanese i have had. They never disappoint time and..."

Natasha Wright

"We love this place. The food is always delicious and the presentation fantastic. It is usually busy so always good to make a booking. Service..."

Donna Nelson

"An unassuming entrance and nothing from the outside that really calls you in, that all changes when you get inside. Lovely cozy feeling, very compact..."

Warren

"Went here for dinner last night and it was nice. I had the salmon steak as my main & my boyfriend had chicken katsu. We also shared the Yaruki..."

Jessica

"Unreal food. Best Japanese I've ever had. Cute little restaurant which was inviting, clean and warm. Food was so fresh and sooo hot when it was..."

Caitlin

"This restaurant is always busy, maybe because it's a small setting, the slowest food service we ever experienced, 5-7 mins wait between dishes. Food..."

Cecilia Wu

"BEST BYO Japanese Restaurant on the North Shore........Great service, Great menu with fresh delicious food, great location, plenty of parking, lovely..."

Janine Carr

"Small, intimate and warm! Charming little location with welcoming staff and delicious food. Would recommend everyone to go here but do..."

Victoria

"Nice Japanese restaurant in Browns Bay. Came on weekend night without booking, fortunately came around 5:30 otherwise I don't think we can have a..."

Flora

"Very good but there's some exquisite competition down the road in the form of Ramen Takara. The food here is good, as with the service and pricing,..."

Raspberry Beret

"I had never been to a japenese restaurant previous to my visit to Yaruki and I was so impressed! I decided to try new and 'interesting' dishes and..."

Kat. Jordan

"Nice local // Very friendly staff // beautiful food // beautiful decor I absolutely love Yaruki and is definitely one of my favourite..."

Gabriela Glory

"For those who have been here before you will know just how great this place is but for those who don't know, well..... the staff here are so friendly..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Fantastic little restaurant with loads of character and charm. We visited on a Thursday for my son's birthday with 8 of us and managed to book a..."

Kim Edginton

"Lovely place to eat, really nice food and service.We had the two person meal, with a lot of different eats.The fresh raw fresh was..."

Matt

"Good pricing for bento at lunch time, then price goes up at dinner time. Anyhow food is good, customer service is great. A bit limited with their..."

Toru Tres

"Been here on many occasions and its one of my favourite Japanese Restaurants. Reasonably priced, a night out for 2 people including drinks adds..."

J S

"Yaruki, a humble little Japanese restaurant in Browns Bay which places importance on freshness, quality and authenticity.Always busy. So..."

Jade Lim

"Best sushi !!And the owner** yoshi he is a very welcoming guy and sweet.:)All dishes are divine my favorite are boat sashimi and Nuta..."

Chedam Chedam

"Love my Japanese!! I always go for their Bento boxes when I go and Ive had their Chicken Teri Bento & Yaruki Lunch Bento so far. The food's always..."

FoodieOodie95

"Yaruki is a small and cosy restaurant that can be relied on for fresh Japanese food.I would recommend new diners to order the daily sashimi..."

Minily

"Great little Japanese place. Staff can be a little standoffish but food is beautiful. Great decor and a nice atmosphere. Sake list is OK but not..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"I absolutely love Japanese food - I have high expectations when it comes to Japanese but surprisingly, Yaruki was decent! I would definitely come..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Fantastic night. Went for a birthday they play loud birthday music which was hilarious! Great food and they really went the extra mile with the..."

Rebecca Cook

"Went for dinner. Great food and service. Everyone loved all their meals and all were different. My second time there so was great to see the..."

Ian

"This place is always full which reflects their delicious food. Last time I went the waitress accidentally spilt miso soup on my friend but they gave..."

Alana Geach

"Came here for dinner with a group of friends. Lucky we booked a table because this place gets full super fast! The restaurant had to turn down a few..."

Trin

"We finally went for lunch at the Yaruki in Browns Bay as we have meaning to for a number of years. We are both partial to Japanese food and we..."

Lochbuie

"Always enjoy yaruki, fantastic for date night or with the..."

Chantelle

"We have followed Yoshi of Yaruki from small beginnings in Henderson and now go to Browns Bay. What great food, we think its the very best. Mention..."

Shane Hislop

"Very good. Great food. Booking is a must. Definitely going..."

Vicki Williams

"Always packed. My partner and I have been going there regularly as the food is really amazing. Probs most kiwis won't have it but the unagi kabayaki..."

Poricasol

"Enjoyed a birthday celebratory lunch here today. Service was quick & efficient. Food was as good as we expected after reading others reviews!..."

Les Howe

"We often visit this restaurant and really like the consistantly good Japanese meals on offer. The owner chef always seems to be enjoying preparing..."

Rod Carr

"A group of 7 of us had never been here but figured we'd give it a shot. Every single one of us could stop raving about how sizable, tasty and good..."

Bramford Horton

"Have been at this place for lunch on two separate occasions and ordered their teriyaki chicken lunch box and chicken special. Both times, the meals..."

Jin Gao

"Great food at reasonable prices. Service is slow but..."

Alyse M

"This place would have to be one of my favourites yet for Japanese food. I have tried many now but still come back to Yaruki, especially for the lunch..."

Tracey Senf

"This restaurant has fantastic Japanese Cuisine. We used to frequent this establishment when owned by the original owners. It was always popular but..."

Rob Bickford

"Great atmosphere, excellent service, good food, very good value for money.Never disappointed after many visits.If you like Japanese..."

Graham

"Brilliant Japanese. I always have excellent service- staff are very friendly and inviting.The meals are averagely priced but well..."

Alex

"Great menu, and excellent value combination meals. For those with children who haven't eaten Japanese, the menu offers meals for the most fastidious..."

Brian Casey

"Having moved from the City to the shore, it's hard to find good 'international' restaurants. This is a lovely place which is great for both lunch and..."

Jessica

"My favourite Japanese haunt. The chef greets you by first name basis. Staff are attentive and friendly. Sashimi is fresh and prepared with..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"Beautiful Japanese restaurant located in Browns Bay. The interior gives you a comfortable Japan style vibe, excellent services too! A bit crowded and..."

Kin Cheung

"We had a fantastic dinner tonight! So glad we decided to dine here. The food was amazing. Fresh and plentiful. Menu was extensive and staff were..."

Sandra Sanderson

"Our third visit here and it is amazing. The flavours, the food, the staff, one cannot fault! Very tentative and super friendly, such a relaxed..."

Tina Lawson

"This was our first visit and we were blown away by the amazing food! Loved Udon here. The staffs including chefs were extremely friendly and we felt..."

J Sung

"Beautiful atmosphere and fresh sashimi. Tempura was not the best choice though. Loved the service. Will recommend. Ordered- medium sashmi/salmon..."

J

"Yaruki restaurant have been my go-to place recently. Eventhough the place is always so busy, the foods are come out super fast but still delicious..."

Tue Ngoc Lam

"Yaruki has been my favourite Japanese restaurant for over a decade. Was taken here by my parents as a kid and love to come back to experience the..."

Taylor Barr

"This was the greatest dining experience of my life. I have never been anywhere that reserved 5 stars as much as here. The staff went so above and..."

Annie Milsom

"Love this place. Never disappointed. Beautiful presentation of all the dishes, fresh and delicious. Great attentive and friendly..."

Liz Scott

"Fresh sashimi, every meal is so tasty and well presented. Ambience and service is great. A definite bookmarked restaurant to revisit..."

Shirley Ye

Ramen Takara

84/100 (2015 ratings)

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"Tonkotsu ramen was great, rich salty broth and springy and textured ramen noodles. All toppings were great. The sweet and sour pork was quite..."

Emma

"Good was good. Didn't have to wait too long. Good atmosphere without loud background music. Good amount of heating in their courtyard area on a rainy..."

Kim Ke

"Beautiful place, with such beautiful meal to enjoy, plus after a very good feed, the beach is just outside the..."

Lee

"This is place awesome. I have tried most of their ramen and it didnt disappoint me! My personal favorite here is the chicken karaage, oh man its..."

Pam Gaddi

"The service there is superb. The staff are all really friendly and the food is well presented and tastes amazing. I always recommend this place to..."

Berry

"We live far away from here, but we’ve been happy to make trips to Ramen Takara in Browns Bay for the past 5 years. Always good food and friendly..."

Foodventurer

"Been there a lot. Always busy there. Their ramen is consistent and some of the menu has a Chinese twist. Tonkatsu broth is tiny bit salty to me...."

Katsu Don

"One of our fave ramen restaus around the shore..."

L A

"Ramen Takara is always an absolute delight..."

James McCaig

"It was an amazing experience for me. Beautiful service. We had to wait to get a seat, but it was worth it. Though it was crowded, there was no..."

Bhavik M. Shah

"really good, not amazing but really good. Karaage chicken is a win, tonkotsu ramen is also a win. Very cheap and an probably the best place to go..."

Bailey Moffitt

"Last week we featured Tanpopo Ramen this time we will have some ramen again but in Ramen Takara Japanese Noodle House. There are two branches for..."

Ang Sarap

"The atmosphere was so great for dining at night. It was warm and friendly, with amazing waiters too. The food here is great, especially the udon and..."

Minh Thu

"One of the best ramens in the Shore. I really like the ambiance and it feels like you are in Japan. The ramen is legit at a very affordable price...."

El

"Food was absolutely amazing. The only downside was the portion size. It was just a tad bit too small for me but overall great staff and cute..."

Jane Hor

"Food is amazing and as a result, this place is always busy! It’s quite a small venue for its popularity so can be a bit of a squeeze when dining..."

Ellis

"Great food and great place. The food was a bit too salty for me, but the flavour is great. We ordered yakisoba, and a spicy jade ramen. We are quite..."

Charis Yang

"Beautiful food, I especially enjoyed the broth of my tonkotsu ramen, it was full of flavour. The staff were friendly and catered to individual..."

Clem

"Ramen Takara will always be my go to place for Japanese food! I absolutely love their gyoza, karage chicken and ramen! I had their wonton ramen most..."

Zoe Elizabeth

"I had the chashu ramen with upsized curly noodles and shared a 6 piece karage chicken. The ramen was everything I had hoped for with the broth being..."

Ihaka Steel

"😍😍😍 karaage chicken don & pork belly spring rolls!! Ramen Takara is out of this world. Only $69.00 for two people with an entree and two..."

Bayley

"I have been there a couple of timeGood foodSlightly pricy compare to the portionBetter than ponsonby one.Great location right..."

Jhye21

"One of the best Ramen in Auckland for sure. Had the seafood one with soup and changed the noodle into thich/curly. Absolutely loved it. It tasted..."

MS

"Good food and amazing service! Big serving, tasty and affordable. Great value for money! Servers are polite and friendly too. Would definitely go..."

Kristine Isla

"Been coming here for the past couple of years and it has never let me down.We ordered a Tonkotsu Ramen, Chashu Ramen, Pork Gyoza, and a..."

Vivian C

"Nice location close to the beach! Ramen has a nice balanced flavour. The broth was not too salty and oily which was good! The chicken karaage was..."

Ann Castillo

"Love this place, it’s always very busy, yet service stays on top and people there are so friendly, food comes quickly to our table, good..."

💓 K

"Family fave! The food is always delish, at a reasonable price. This place is always busy and pays to book in advance as this is a perfect go-to!..."

DM

"Definitely not a lie, nor understatement to claim Ramen Takara as the yummiest ramen spot in Auckland! We ordered a shio tori ramen, beautiful..."

Annie Tong

"We visited Ramen Takara a couple of weeks ago, attracted by the many very good reviews. We chose the pork gyozas to share for entree, followed by..."

Lochbuie

"Really good Japanese ramen noodle restaurant. It’s always amazing every time when we are there. Have tried many kinds of food and never..."

Jane

"LOVE Ramen Takara, definitley Browns Bays best restaurant!! Amazing service and the food is always amazing!!Dine in food is generally a lot better..."

Eloise Baker

"Loved the karaage chicken and all their ramen is always absolutely delicious! Came here for Sunday lunch and they were full so we had to get called..."

Val

"I love ramen and have been to many ramen restaurants in Auckland and Ramen Takara in Browns Bay is my favourite as they serve the most authentic..."

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"Delicious food, like seriously- sooooo good. Friendly staff. Nice little place here, I really enjoy it. Tam-tam Raman and karage chicken are my top..."

AbbP

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service One of best Ramen joint in Browns Bay.Expected alot..."

곰정안

"One of my favorite restaurant in Auckland!! The ramen is my favorite and the broth is amazing!! We ordered the gyoza , seafood ramen , wonton ramen..."

Jennifer Dianne

"Definitely a gem of Browns Bay. The food is consistently delicious every time with a wide variety of different types of ramen. My favourite being the..."

Food?

"A wonderful place to go with the family, with a decent selection of ramen, authentically made soup bases and multiple flavors. This is one of my..."

Anriena Zen

"Wow this place and the food take me right back to Japan! The food is so well made, fresh and tasty. Staff are attentive regardless of how busy...."

Damien Kingham

"Very good food. Authentic taste. The tofus and broth tasted so fresh. As did the kara-age chicken in the Nagoya don. Prices are very reasonable and..."

Shamim.ramputh

"We came without reservation and the restaursnt was full so we were on waiting list! They call us back after 5 mins! The ramen tasted really..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Best Japanese on the North Shore. Outstanding Ramen and it is really reasonably priced.... Large portions also. Always a favourite and it never..."

Selina Y

"We go to there regularly. Most of the time we were happy with most of the food. Only the Karaage Chicken was too greasy otherwise it would be 5/5 for..."

Bright One

"This is a frequently visited restaurant for our whole family. We have never sent a meal back in well over five years of eating here. The quality is..."

Vicki Corless Brown

"One of the best japanese resto i’ve tried so far, it’s quite raining and craved for a nice bowl of steamy noodles and Ramen Takara satisfies me..."

Jevaky7

"Delicious food and great customer service! wanted to swap out noodles which I couldn't do which was annoying but I ended up getting chicken teriyaki..."

Sophia Miller

"The food is amazing! Amazing service and environment! They try their best to delivery what you want!And the price... Super worth it! I really enjoyed..."

Lima

"Always how to get my mouth watering. Flavours are so good! Love the ramen soup bowls! I’m almost unable to eat the starters of deserts. Defiantly..."

E.louisegibson93

"I’ve been here once before a few years ago and liked the donburi I tried. However, on my most recent visit I was craving ramen and wanted to..."

Raymond Tiong

"If your planning on coming here I definitely recommend booking as it’s super busy and if you don’t you’ll be put on a waiting list! We were..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Everything about this place is amazing the food is incredible The kharake chicken is my favourite the atmosphere of the place is very authentic and..."

Aman

"All time favourite spot in Browns Bay. Everyone is always super friendly and the food is always delicious. Vege Tan Tan Ramen is my go to! LOVE..."

Jessica Marson

"Big fan of ramen Takara. It never disappointed me. Tonkotsu ramen is my favour, but today is so hot, I decide to try their summer special🔜cold..."

❤️Irene

"So good here! Enormous portions make the already decent price for the ramen fine. However the pickled vegetables portion wasn't the best and wouldn't..."

Vegan Eats AKL

"Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my sisters and girlfriends. The place is a little small, which actually resembles authentic ramen..."

Oksana Zhang

"Great and prompt service and great food definitely for the price! I had their Tan tan ramen and the soup was amazing, and lots of veges and flavours!..."

Mandarint

"I had #4, Tori Shio Ramen! The chicken in ramen was something a little different because usually, I'd get chāshū ramen. It was a good different..."

Alexandra De Guzman

"Having been to the ponsonby one as well I must say this one is much busier without having to compete with a strip of other restaurants on ponsonby..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Food is too notch. Went several times and the food is always excellent and will never disappoint you. Definitely one of the best ramen I have ever..."

F00dL0v3r

"Came here with my best friend after a recommendation from someone and the food was absolutely worth it. Their fried chicken was by far the highlight..."

Tinos.adventure

"Ordered:Spicy black sesame tan tan ramen Chashu shyoyu ramenChikuzenni$40 Never disappoints and ALWAYS leave with a..."

Jsun819

"Ended up swapping with one of my friends' dish, think they were #9, 12 and 13 in the menu. But very good food in a nice clean environment and..."

Chris Wang

"Came here pretty often for regular ramen cravings, not my favourite but it does come with variety to choose from. On recent visit we ordered shoyu..."

Blackpearl

"Love traditional ramen flavours that Ramen Tamara delivers. They have the most authentic Japanese flavours you will find! Great sake and Japanese..."

Jayde Cunliffe

"Found this hidden gem on Zomato. Didn't realise how busy this place would be! And we got there quite early too -like just after 5.30pm for dinner and..."

Queena

"Ramen, ramen and ramen - that alone is enough to draw me in. A nice cozy restaurant with a lot of options on their menu (ok, so not just ramen). I..."

Samantha Leon

"Ramen, Ramen and Ramen. This one is good enough to draw me from nearby Harbour Bridge to drive up to Browns Bay.Despite being far away from the..."

AA

"Ramen Takara is always busy and there is no wonder why. The food comes out quickly and each bowl of ramen is always perfectly balanced, hot and..."

Debbie McMillan

"Really good vibe, ambience & locale, especially on a sunny day. Amazing and friendly staff, very clean & well maintained premises. For someone not..."

ChefZ

"Weather was terrible. 'Twas straight up pouring. After our meal, on the journey back to our vehicle parked close by, there were some..."

Justin Bieber

"Fantastic ramen. The very best in town. Great selection of amazing broth choices. Delicious noodles. Good range of supporting dishes. Super friendly..."

Eatfoodnomnom

"This place had people waiting outside before it was even open at 11:30 this morning. The flavours of the Ramen, bukchoy, pork and bamboo balanced..."

Anna

"Delicious food (especially the seafood ramen and fried chicken), huge portions (good luck finishing), and my only complaint is that it's so popular..."

Jess

"Personal opinion: ask for 'less salty' when you order your ramen, then you will experience one of the finest Japanese ramen in Auckland. Must-go...."

Jhk

"Cozy little spot in Browns Bay, Walk in, take a seat and you will feel somewhere lost in Japan. Nice and comprehensive menu for ramen lovers. You..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Role Number OneIf you wanna tell if a Japanese restaurant is legit or not, try their Tonkotsu Ramen. It just takes so much effort to..."

Ricky Chung

"Dined here for the first time (tried the ponsonby one before). This place was super pack for Saturday lunch! We managed to score a table and ordered..."

Nathalie

"Craving for Japanese food? Takara is the place to be! This place serve one of the best ramen I have ever tasted. There are so many flavours to choose..."

Jilly

"Came here around 12 for lunch and they were so busy! We ended up with outdoor seating which was fine as they had shading. Had the beef tataki and..."

Bella Qian

"One of my go to places for ramen. Has all the traditional ramen options as well as a few others. Everything I've tried here have been done..."

Karen

"Yuuum! Good to grab food any day. They have tasty selections of their ramen and you could never go wrong. This resto is always packed and so it makes..."

Claudine Anne Tan

"I enjoyed the food here, decent portion sizes and quick and efficient service. I highly recommend the Sweet and Sour Omelette, it sounds weird but..."

Haden

"This is my favourite place for ramen! Ive been here a few times. I recommend the tom yum ramen which has a tomato base soup, which might sound weird..."

Jessica

"I came with my family to Ramen Takara while I was craving some japanese food. We ordered the Yakisoba, the Tonkotsu ramen and the Kaisen ramen. The..."

Grace Huang

"Yeah definitely a good place ... quality food at affordable prices. .... have been there a few times and have had good service .... wait time to get..."

Vik Singh

"Great food. Excellent salmon salad, karaage chicken and santon ramen. The place can be hard to get into but worth the effort. Nice outdoor seating in..."

Mark Greene

"A family fave especially on a cold and wet night.Have recently tried the Santon Ramen.It was yummmmm. I just don't..."

JaimeC

"This place is a must if you are in the area. Loads of choices and they are always willing to accommodate with meat swaps or adding additional. There..."

Alana Geach

"Quiet good dishes especially the ramen. The noodles are soft and with tasty soup. The pork Spring rolls are fare. The fried chicken are good. It is..."

Oliver.H

"Came here with my s/o for a dinner date and noticed the restaurant was quite busy. Service was good. The atmosphere is super cute and authentic and..."

Jazmin Lee

"Looking for authentic Japanese ramen ? Ramen takara will satisfy your pallet to the fullest. Hidden away in this quiet corner of Browns bay..."

Jonathan Bangera

"Winter comfort food at its best. The vegetarian noodles are spectacular -just as good, if not as flavorful as the meat broth ramen. Huge bowls of..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Someone told me this is one of the best place to eat Japanese ramen in northshore and I couldn't agree more! Their portions are quite generous. We..."

Sabrina Chae

"highly recommend the renkon chips and pork gyoza. The wait staff are very friendly as well as efficient. An amazing mid week lunch. The place seemed..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"My partner and I came here for dinner on Friday night and it was packed, I would recommend booking. We ordered the karaage chicken (favourite dish),..."

Foodathon

"We eat here often for years. Brought many friends to this place too. It never disappoints. My nieces, my parents, my fussy vegan friends all have..."

Mike Wazowsky

"Last night, I ventured out to Brown’s Bay, Auckland and discovered a popular local gem: Ramen Takara. Even on a cold winter night, the Japanese..."

Sophia

"Love noodles!! Our family just love visiting Ramen Takara, down to earth attitude, friendly and the food is of course delicious! Hand-made noodles is..."

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"Takara has been the talk of my circle of friends for a long time now and as someone who loves Japanese cuisine, I was also keen to try it out. It was..."

Essenity

"Listed as one of Metro's top 10 Cheap eats for last few years it's easy to see why this place is doing so well! It's a great spot for locals or..."

HJ

"Food is f*ckn fabulous :) very fresh and tasty.. awesome atmosphere and fantastic staff service. Waiting time and prices are quite reasonable. Plus..."

The Anti-Man

"A busy little place so make sure you book. The service was efficient and the turnover was quick. The food is authentic, with traditional soups and..."

Eden Wood

"The ramen base is really flavourful and you could taste the meat in it. The ramen is well made and it's perfect for slurping. The gyoza is also..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Great atmosphere and food. Tantan ramen is super duper yum along with their share plates, karage chicken and beef dishes are tops! Staff always super..."

Nick Chiew

"This place is great. When we arrived at 6:30 on a Saturday there was a 15min wait which we had expected as we had heard it can be busy. The..."

Chloe Davy

"Normally I had ramen in their ponsonby restaurant and that was my first time to have dinner in this one. Yummy ramen & Japanese style fried..."

Flora

"Brilliant brilliant brilliant!!! Have been at least 10 times now and have had a great meal each time. Have probably tasted most things on the menu...."

Raspberry Beret

"Great place for Ramen bowls of hot deliciousness, always busy, staff great, kids meals good too for the wee sprouts! Wasn't so keen on the sweet..."

Kennyg

"Food ordered:Yakisoba (Stir Fried Noodles w/ Pork Belly, Cabbage, Onion, Mayo & Bonito Flakes)Sweet Chili PrawnsPork..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Nice place, really good service! Tried the tonkotsu ramen and the kotteri shio ramen. Tonkotsu ramen broth was alright, flavour tasted a bit too..."

Emily Ng

"Hand pulled fresh noodles in tasty and spicy soup, huge bowl with fresh veggies and delicious vegetarian options! Come to this place if you want to..."

Cathy Bower

"■ Great food■ Good service■ Very busyMy first time here and I just had to try it after so hearing so many great stuff..."

FoodieOodie95

"My favourite option for take out. Never had a bad meal from here, staff are super friendly and welcoming. I would recommend the Karaage Chicken and..."

RacMac

"Having walked past the restaurant many times today was the day that we actually went in and had a meal (sister in laws review from last night also..."

Warren

"I visited Ramen Takara 2 weeks ago after hearing rave reviews from friends! This place was conveniently located in the browns Bay town area, and..."

Andrea

"We went to takara for Dinna with kids in tow.Service was great and the food is awesome!I am very keen to try other ramen.We..."

Max

"This place has become one of my favourite places. The food is all delicious, I had the yakisoba and it was by far the best noodle dish I've ever had...."

Steven M

"I love this place. Been for the first time last month and I was impressed with their range of noodles. They also serve proper dinner. Service is..."

Toru Tres

"Great service and awesome food. Had sharing platters between 6 of us. Ate here on a Sunday night and unfortunately were told we had to leave at 8 due..."

Dale

"tasty ramen, quick and cheap food! I had No.7 ramen this time. Love the soup! Always choose straight noodle, but curl noodle is fine as well. Will..."

Gloria

"This resturant is the closest you can get to traditional Ramen you get in Japan ! Love the service as well, there is this one Japanese girl who is so..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Been here couple times and still impressed by their foods!! The ramen noodle just perfect so does the base soup! I always go with different types of..."

Leony Angela

"This place is so tasty on so many levels. The staff for one are always awesome! The food is great too. I have been to Japan and I think their food is..."

Anna Daley

"This is a delicious ramen (but also lots of other great food) spot which we love. It looks great, if a little squished, and the decor is nice. The..."

Kelsy Fletcher

"Best ramen in the city with awesome view of course!! Karaage chicken meal for kids is amazing! Salmon salads ramen great touch with refresh wasabi!..."

Wendy Zhou

"We went here tonight after looking at reviews on Zomato. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, which was very tasty and very filling. I had never had Ramen..."

Juanine

"Came here after Japan won the rugby- this place was brimming with happiness. Heaps of vegetarian options. Was so happy to have vegetarian gyoza- as..."

A

"Had the Tan-Tan Ramen here last night, just as good as I remembered it being! Menu seemed to have been redesigned really tastefully since my last..."

Scott Kennedy

"As a ramen lover and after travelling through Japan and tasted close to a hundred different bowls of ramen, I would say Takara simply serve the most..."

Antonwijanarko

"We finally went there for the first time today,they just got the Metro cheap eats top 10.The service was impressive.It was a pleasant..."

Elsie Lee

"Bets ramen I've ever had, tastes authentic and I love how you can customize your dish to add or take away toppings. The karage chicken is in my..."

Cat

"Went to dinner at Ramen Takara tonight and we were all really impressed! The food was really flavourful and fresh and every thing was delicious! For..."

Maddie

"Ok so you may think hmm noodle soup. How lame, I feel like something filling. Well this place has got you covered. Handmade ramen noodles, char shu..."

Vincent Warner

"A few years ago a small Japanese Ramen restaurant opened up in Browns Bay - this place looks more like a bar than your typical Japanese restaurant...."

UltimateOmNoms

"Heard about this place from friends. They did not disappoint w their Ramens. I really liked their spicy and pork ramen and I like how you have the..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"I revisited Ramen Takara after a disappointing experience a couple of years back. I was blown away by the food and service, definitely much better..."

Kat M

"First timer yesterday with my wife. Place was great. We had Ramen and appetisers, perfect for the cold weather. Place was clean and staff..."

Eric Mendez

"Always come here for Japanese ramen, because you always have that day where you just crave ramen, and Takara is where you go. I've practically tried..."

Stephanie J

"Been to this place twice already for their Ramen! Great flavours and perfect for cold weather. The staff are excellent and very friendly and helpful...."

Seth Blissworth Baguion

"Went here last night with my partner and the first thing you feel when you walk inside is welcome. The entire staff welcome you in and we got a seat..."

Dexter Henderson

"The food was pretty good so far the best Japanese restaurant I've been to. I liked the atmosphere it was very clean and lovely. The staff were the..."

Rose

"Yum yum yum!! the katsu chicken has to be the best! But a very enjoyable experience, friendly staff and yummy food:) ..."

Michala

"Love the ramen here. It's hard to find a nice ramen place, but this is one of them!Great friendly and quick service. Nice presentation of..."

Where.iate

"This was my second visit and I had the tan tan ramen and chicken karaage. The ramen was great and the chicken karaage was delicious! It had a crisp..."

Coogie

"It is a nice place, really friendly staff with a nice atmosphere. Came upon this place by chance with a friend for dinner after work, and did..."

Romana Petrie

"Had ramen, simmered vege and deep fried chicken. Love all of them. Also had the best sake ever. Will definitely recommend to friends and come..."

Saralee

"This place is one of two places that have become a staple hangout. Ever since I celebrated a birthday a few years ago at this place, it has been an..."

Asad Naseem

"Lunch was amazing!!!!! Quick and delicious for under $20 you can't bet it. I had edamame and a teriyaki chicken don, portions that fills you up. Will..."

Jeremy Newson-Brown

"Closest thing NZ has to the thick delicious ramen you find down back alleys in Tokyo. Would give a rating of 5 if the pork/chicken on offer was free..."

Danielle Pollock

"We were introduced to Ramen Takara by a friend, so we came with high expectations. It didn't disappoint! I ordered the Tonkontsu ramen, and I just..."

Charlotte

"Best ramen in Auckland. The friend I went with was just back from Japan and mentioned how authentic it was. The staff were so friendly and the..."

Tash

"This is, with out a doubt, my favourite dining out restaurant on the shore!An amazing, inviting and friendly atmosphere with fantastic..."

Jack Crichton

"Wow, hands down the best service we've had in a very long time, staff were so friendly and attentive, even with a full restaurant, meals were quick..."

Tanz Churchill-Pipson

"This is currently the go-to place for me and my wife when we're hungering for that hot bowl of ramen on a cold night. We've tried ramen in several..."

Franklin Liu

"Amazing food and service! The ramen is authentic, delicious, big size and the prices are just ridiculously low for the food and service they offer!..."

Cristina

"Best ramen in Auckland. Scrumptious authentic food and great service! Reminds me of some amazing ramen places in Japan. If you want a real taste of..."

Andrei Marfievici

"Situated at the South end of Browns Bay, Ramen Tamara is an authentic Japanese restaurant, which stands out for its quality of service and..."

Frazer Noble

"In my search for the best Ramen in Auckland I asked the experts...The Japanese :)And guess what most of them said?..."

Noms Burger

"I have been going to Takara ever since they opened years ago. I must have been a lot younger and used to go with my parents. I remember slurping on..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"As a fan of Japanese food I wasn't too sure what to expect from Ramen Takara. Is this another one of those restaurants that has a predictable menu..."

Johann*

"Great varieties of Japanese food from Japanese tapas, ramen, rice dishes and dessert. Highly recommend the greentea mousse with chocolate pastries...."

Annette Wong

"I didn't even know about this place until my partner brought me here. Walked straight in, was a little noisy due to a large party of girls and as it..."

Mary Underwood

"My favourite lunch and dining venue in Browns Bay. We sit outside due to our dog so seating can be tight at busy times. Sunday lunch is usually ok if..."

BeeQueUU

"We came here to try the ramen burger, and it did not disappoint! The meat patty topped with the ramen 'buns', along with the lotus chips were very..."

Jenny Cao

"Awesome place, awesome food, awesome service. In the heart of browns bay town, right next to the beach. I don't know how I did not know of this place..."

Peifen Chua

"I went last night for dinner with my wife. Service was great. Meal was great. Price was great. We didnt make a booking however they were turning..."

Andre Cressy

"Ramen Takara is our favourite casual Japanese restaurant in Auckland. The staff are always very friendly, the ramen authentic and fried chicken..."

Ben Thornton

"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant by far! I never go a month without eating here or getting takeaway. We took our friends here last weekend..."

Jaimee Wilson

"This is our favourite ramen restaurant in Auckland, recommended to us by Japanese friends, and we visit a couple of times a month to assuage our..."

Eleanor Goldsmith

"Went to Takara with a hankering for authentic ramen after visiting Japan last month.We went as a large group on a Saturday night. The..."

Tamsyn

"My husband and I go here on a regular basis for a good authentic meals and great Ramen. Having been spoilt all my life with fantastic meals from my..."

Scottandjan

"TAKARA is the place for a deliciously authentic and reasonable Japanese ramen in Auckland!Ramen: Tasty, home-madeMenu: Lots of variety..."

Jade Lim

"We love this small restaurant which to us offers a different slant on Japanese food with the Ramen noodle dishes.It is BYOW and the food is..."

Rod Carr

"Delicious ramen, just like the ones in Japan. Reasonably priced, nice sunny north facing location. Staff were friendly, good service. Will definitely..."

Olivia Clements

"I'm pretty sure that this is the best ramen outside the CBD area of Auckland and I've visited on several occasions. The restaurant is fitted out to..."

Regan

"Our family eat at Takara about once a month. The service is excellent, the ramen is made on the premises, and the food is beautiful. I have fallen in..."

Jane Sutherland

"So the word on the street is this is the BEST ramen joint in Auckland!! I was surprised to find they do the Tonkotsu ramen in a spicy based soup......"

Anwi

"Best ramen place I've been to in Auckland. The food was delicious and the staff are ultra friendly. They managed to move tables around to suit the..."

Grant Stone

"Hi Ramen Takara,Yummy, yummy, delicious, wonderful dishes I loves. I visited every Ramen restaurants in Auckland so I voted the best ever..."

Mark Weber

"I love TAKARA. Ramen,chiken,dumplings are amazing! People here are nice and kind. My favorite is Kaisen..."

Mskr

"This is the BEST ramen place in Auckland! Home made noodle is sooo yummy. There are options to choose from thick and thin noodles, and lots of soup..."

Pkwaiariki

"Ever since my first bowl, it doesn't matter what I say, no matter what I do, every little thing reminds me of you~ and it gets harder everyday, I..."

Vincent Djojo

"After eating at alot of ramen shops all around Auckland, i think this is the best one, this is a real Japanese ramen shop, not a Japanese named shop..."

Shane

"Great food the Ramen are to die for.Reasonable prices.Staff always friendlyLove the home made noodles..."

Tim

"The food is always great and people here are friendly! Its just that food portion is enough for me. Overall great place to have nice jap..."

KAR

"Wonderfully authentic Japanese food with generous portions and a great price. Tasted just as good the next day for lunch. We'll definately be back..."

Andrew Ross

"For an authentic bowl of Japanese Ramen, look no further than Ramen Takara.Ramen Takara has excellent service, the ramen is made on the..."

Auckland Food Tours

"What I love the most about Ramen Takara is the noodles itself; especially the curly type. Springy, chewy, homemade and cooked perfectly! I think it's..."

YellowBlankets

"Having lived in Japan for a couple of years I am always on the look out for great authentic Japanese cuisine. Now I've found some of the best in..."

Cheap Eats

"This shop has homemade noodle and the vendors offer a variety of noodle dishes to choose from. This seems to be rare in Auckland. We ordered seafood..."

jin jeremy

"Impromptu noodle craving of friends led us to these place. All 9 of us enjoyed the warm staff and quickly served food much to our delight. An..."

Butch Jaca Rafols

"Excellent food and reasonably cheap too. Highly recommend this..."

Matthew Burgess

"Wow! Delicious! Super friendly staff and gluten free options. Felt like I was back in..."

Kara Monaghan

"Loved loved loved everything we had at takara. Pretty busy place in Brown Bay so you must be early. Happy that our group of 4 came at the right time..."

Kookie Samin

"Authentic tasting Ramen Restaurant. The Tonkatsu Ramen is highly recommended. The karage chicken and gyuoza were spot on and good size portions. Ask..."

William Lin

"Great ambience with tasty ramen. Place is small that is why they'd ask you to book first. Overall, it is great place for..."

armchang

"Enjoyed the Tori Shio Ramen, Vegetarian Gyoza plus the warm sake. 🍜👌Everything was perfect. Will definitely come..."

Chi Miranda

"I need to express how much this place feels like home. If I could vote 10/5, I would. I had the privilege of visiting Japan this year, and upon..."

Thalia Wilson Campbell

"We have been coming here for many years since we discovered it whilst living in Browns Bay. Now we live on the South Island and miss it so much that..."

Catherine Lea

"We walked in Saturday. It was very busy shop, 24h book ahead recommend . Miso ramen was great! Vegetarian spring rolls was crisy and fresh...."

Bei Li Yi

"Absolutely amazing food and experience. Staff were friendly and more importantly extremely prompt and efficient. We came at one of the busiest times..."

Amos Ling

"We are not familiar in the area and were quite impress as the restaurant is stone throw away to the beach. We went to the beach after eating. This..."

The Maruzzos

"Food quality:5 Size 4 Service:4.5 Value for money: 4.5 Recommend to book in..."

Hai nguyen

"One of the best Ramen shops. I lived in Japan for several years, and had many Ramens all over the country, Takara is with the top 10% of all..."

Ilan Boock

"Vibes for days. This place has such a chill atmosphere and the food is perfection. The outdoor seating is nice for dinner and the staff have the best..."

Ania Rucinski

"It is an amazing restaurant owned by the most wonderful people! The food is delicious and their service is great. It's a must visit in Browns Bay and..."

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