TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

Chikos Restaurant And Cafe

86/100 (1780 ratings)

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New Zealand

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Asian

Vegan Options

Japanese Fusion

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Fish & Chips

Lamb

Beef

Ribs

Fish

Crispy Pork Knuckle

Pork

Slow Cooked Angus Beef Short Rib

Sangria

Seared Roeless Scallops

Quesadilla

Shushi Salmon Tuna and White Fish

Deconstructed Sushi

english breakfast

Salad

Freedom Pork & Prawn Quesadillas

Beer

Duck

Chikos Toasted Sisig Seafood Sushi

Seafood chowder

Salmon

Worlds Smallest Virgin Mojito

Chowder

Ribs

Curry

Moccachino

Café

Asian

Japanese Fusion

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Lunch

Drinks

Brunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Really great treat to find Chikos in West Auckland. We were there on a very busy Saturday night, because they were full it was a noisy bustling place..."

Louise Heather

"Diamond in the rough. Worthy of a Michelin star, the food really is that good. A must dine experience on your journey if you are in the west Auckland..."

Shane Newman

"There is a "hidden dining secret" in Henderson and it's named Chikos. Have been so many times and the food is perfection cooked with the passion ..."

David Dawson

"Absolutely one of the best meals I have had in a long time. I thought the price was getting up there but after the service, presentation and taste it..."

Shaun Knapping

"Relaxed up market atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. Great menu, amazing food I had the lamb my husband the duck both delicious with flavours..."

Vicki Reibel

"This had to be one of the finest restaurants out west. Highly, highly recommend you try it! They catered exceptionally for a large 17 person party...."

Sadie van der Kraaij

"What a great little place to eat! I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful the service was. All 5 of us enjoyed our meals thoroughly. My..."

Amanda Sharkey

"Food was delicious and tasty as, right from the first mouthful of entree, our mains, through to dessert. Big thumbs up to the talented chef. The..."

Ann Ross

"The best place to eat best food and friendly..."

Hendrik Geyser

"This is best in West and maybe best NewZealand staff were extremely thoughtful and the food..."

Andrew Dick

"Had lunch with friends. Food was very tasty and very impressive presentation. Good value for money. So loved their halo-halo for dessert without..."

Lv Pili

"Its my fav restaurant in west Auckland...delicious food, friendly staff and worth a..."

Heather McBride

"Best culinary delights always. These guys never disappoint. Great service always with a smile. Started going here when it first opened. Great to see..."

Juliette Birch

"Had the most yummy food tonight from a restaurant in Henderson. The staff were amazing at their job, attentive and very friendly. We were served by..."

Vanessa Sercombe

"Food is absolutely superb! The seafood chowder is exceptional. We went as a group of 6, everyone's meals were faultless. The scotch fillet was..."

Tracy Felton

"Have now enjoyed both dinner and lunch menu and it is absolutely superb. Chikos has the best cuisine with world class presentation and service in..."

Paul Brooks

"This place is so beautiful. The food is so great. Been here 3 times and it’s always a great..."

Kathleen Mesina

"Interesting fusion cafe with a large selection of cuisines (I think there was jap, Thai, Malay, Euro, probably more). For lunch, We ordered the deep..."

Doris Ma

"everything we ordered were very delicious. Good service. Will..."

W

"My favourite Auckland eatery (the other being Gemmayze St). The dishes are so bright and colourful and imaginative. Top picks are the pork knuckle,..."

Valentine Watkins

"Came to Chikos to dinner with my partner as it was close to home. The service was really friendly and absolutely loved our meals! We ordered the..."

Loren Prince

"Amazing friendly service, food was outstanding 😃 definitely..."

Shaquille Watson

"Generous portions, delicious and beautiful food, impeccable service. What a treasure we accidentally stumble up on in Henderson. The waitress is..."

Tim Tianpai Li

"Very nice food and great customer service although it was extremely busy and packed, they keep coming back to us to know if everything is ok or if we..."

Ankur. Ghosh

"I can’t remember when was the last time me and my wife got really excited with a restaurant but definitely Chicos filled that gap, it’s so good..."

Ang Sarap

"This place actually does fusion well! The dishes are nicely crafted, taste delicious, ingredients are fresh and to top it off, its aesthetically..."

Sophie Wang

"Came here for my birthday dinner. Probably one of the best restaurants around West Auckland. We had the cassava chips for entree, I was a bit..."

Yashie L

"Came here for the first time and was a lovely experience. Amazing foodand excellent service. From making a booking down to taking in feedback after..."

Winston Chan

"Drove out all the way to west to check this joint out - it was worth it. Assiette platter was highlights of the night. It had a combination of meats..."

J Eats

"We came here late night only for the desserts and wow What a surprise in Henderson area. Beautiful coconut creme brûlée that came out from heaven...."

Bella Luv Food

"closer to 4went in a big group to celebrate friend’s bdaypresentation amazing, X-factor was the waiter coming around with real sample for..."

Deadwin

"Wow never thought this would be the place I would find the BEST SALMON I have ever had. It is @zomatonz highest rated restaurant in Auckland. First..."

Food2belly

"OMG WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE! Loved everything I had and already cannot wait to come back for a second time! The scallop is so meaty and juicy, and..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Food was amazing and the service was really nice. Was for friends birthday dinner but yet was amazing.Was the best tirimisu i ever had. In..."

David Jun Lee

"Came here for a birthday dinner with a group of friends. Given that this place has a very high review, I had high expectation for this place. The..."

Wilson Shum

"Very lovely restaurant. The food were fantastic with nice presentation. When you order desserts they bring out three trays for you to choose from...."

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"Amazing food and great service! Everyone was friendly and happy to help! The snapper was cooked nicely and the ribs were good too! Would definitely..."

Anthony & Zoey

"Honestly if it wasn't for Zomato Gold I probably would not have gone here last night for dinner. Boy was I glad I did, this is hands down the best..."

Muzzalexander

"MAGNIFICENT. Chikos made each dish taste better than they already look which made for an magnificent experience! Now that I review food, I often get..."

Brendan Chun

"Excellent service from start to finish. Menu is an interesting mix of fusion food that would have you torn over which to pick, and you at the table..."

Ellie Siu

"Nice atmosphere with a slightly modern vibe. Lovely service from the staff. Ordered Pata grande platter, ribs, chowder and pak choy vegetables. All..."

Ysabel Taya Regino

"Amazing food , amazing service ! The lady that served us was very pleasant and welcoming . We ordered the Garlic bread which was delicious . For the..."

Sonia Patel

"First time coming here. Amazing service and exceptional food!!! We ordered the steak, massaman curry, ribs and venison along with the mango, spiced..."

#fatlyfe

"Have wanted to come here for a while and it was worth the wait. Came with a friend and our wee babies for lunch. We both got the pork knuckle. Good..."

Shantell

"This was a great find in Henderson. The place has polite staff and a good atmosphere. The quality of food is above average and the portion sizes are..."

Tong Ly

"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Filipino Crispy Pata in NZCrispy Pata was absolutely..."

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"Visited after many years but good to know that service is still friendly and food is still tasty. Highly recommend this restaurant, book in advance..."

Swap Neil Bhate

"The food was delicious and portions was big. We all enjoyed our food. The pork knuckle was amazing. But the staffs doesnt seem happy when we use our..."

Aha

"Service started off slow because we were using Zomato Gold and they were trying to verify it first before taking our order (I'm relatively new to..."

Stango

"First time visiting and my gosh I don't know why I have left it this long to visit - didn't disappoint! Having read a few online reviews about the..."

Jennifer

"We had lunch here on Saturday because it is a high-rated restaurant near my house. Luckily, my choice is correct. We ordered mojito without alcohol,..."

I'm A Foodie

"Had a good dining experience here last night, it was Friday night therefore it was busy. Staff was lovely and attentive. We had venison and sirloin..."

Marchella Kusono

"Absolutely incredible. Flavour pairings for the Valentine's set menu perfect and the first restaurant to actively ask if we had any allergies. Fiance..."

Matt Carey

"Beautifully presented food! Tasted amazing. Meat was so tender and dishes full of flavor. Loved our experience. Will definitely recommend to all...."

Vanessa Morris

"This is the best European Asian fusion place we have ever been too.The taste of the food gets better each time and never have failed to impress us...."

Devam Srivastav

"It’s been a while since our last visit and the resto never let us down. The seafood platter entree was indeed good for two for me and my daughter,..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"Came here last night without booking, although it wasn’t busy when we came (7pm), I would recommend you to book because by 7:30pm the place was..."

Louise

"I love this restaurant!!! Portion size is so generous, delicious sauces and condiments really compliment the dish. I had a sushi this time but the..."

AK

"Chiko’s is definitely one of my favourite restaurants!I highly recommend this place, best presentation and the food is always..."

Savanah Henare

"My friend had her wedding reception here and it was awesome, especially the selection of food. The owners were present and both are very friendly..."

Duchess_Arg

"Amazing dinner out with the hubby last night. Outstanding and so delicious. You rock. The mains and entrees were superb. The service was great..."

April

"The entrees were so good!The seafood chowder was to die for.For the mains the chikos beef rendang and braised lamb shank were tasty but the..."

Thenzkiwifruit

"Thanks Cheiko and Robert we love your work!Always something new to try and always the best presentation and beautiful..."

Philip Wilkinson

"Great place to have an after-works drinks and dinner. Me and 7 of my colleagues went to this place recently and we were completely flabbergasted by..."

Anup Choudary

"Superb food and lovely plating. Duck leg confit is a must try! Nice marketing strategy too for showing a sample of all dessert options. I love the..."

Kent

"Beef rendang with nasi lemak is really good. Lamb shank was ok. Fish and chips is ok. Service is great! thanks to the team and owner. keep it..."

Maverick

"Chikos is an Asian fusion restaurant. We were there for a lunch on a weekday. We chose the toasted Sisig seafood sushi & the crispy Pata pork..."

STRADS

"Totally Love Chikos! friendly staff, amazing food!! You definitely get your moneys worth! 😊 Highly recommend, I will definitely be back for more..."

Dannielle Ka

"Amazing food - the flavours are strong and well balanced. The presentation is 5 stars and the price is really good. A similar meal in the city would..."

Natyo

"We were in the area and had a casual lunch with friends. Service is nice and friendly. Ambience is also nice and modern. We a flat white, Hot Ladle..."

Jeffie

"Such a beautiful and yummy restaurant, the food is amazing and the staff were so polite and helpful! Their lemon lime bitters are the best I’ve had..."

Hazel Mesina

"Oh my goodness I am in love with this restaurant! The presentation of the food was amazing and it all tasted absolutely divine ❤ pictured is the..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Went there last night for dinner. Our first visit. Food was mana from heaven. Chef has talent. Service above and beyond. One of our party of 5, had..."

Ann Ross

"Excellent food and friendly staff. Will be back for more...."

Johnny Zheng

"One of the best restaurant in auckland! Generous portions, reasonably priced and nice ambience. Very talented chef/ owner running the..."

Cruthik23

"Went there yesterday to celebrate grandma's birthday after reading all the good reviews. Not to mention this place was way out of our house. Food was..."

Vanessa

"This is a little gem in Henderson! Lovely friendly service, fantastic fresh tasty food, interesting flavours. The prawns were delicious, the skewers..."

Rachel 🦋

"In a word - Superb! Food to the highest level of detail, delicious and well executed in every part of the meal. We had the Casava chips, Yaki and..."

Lukas

"In an unexpected detour to Henderson I ended up at this discreet restaurant, only in an attempt to avoid all the junk food chains..."

Jay

"Staff amazing! Food amazing!Amazing dessert!Great portion sized meals and plating is beautiful as well. Been there several times now and..."

Shapeofyou

"This place is amazing.. food was beautiful so many different flavours and they worked well, presentation beautiful, we sat by the kitchen and the..."

Lauren Clark

"Love this place. Good to have a place like this out in west Auckland. Food you want that you can’t cook at home any night of the week. Great..."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"Brilliant food . Simple ingredients many components done perfectly creates heavenly experience that tingles all your senses . Wonderful..."

Ishan Subodh Shanbhag

"Delicious meal! Started with the sharing platters. Mains became a battle of pork - pork knuckle and pork ribs. Both were very well cooked and..."

Ken Lees

"I've never seen ribs plated so beautifully, and taste wise some of the best I've ever had. The deserts are also out of this world and worth saving..."

Chenzah

"Had an Amazing dinning experience with the food here, the steak was perfect and paired very well, loved the sides.The duck and tart was so well..."

Raymond Hanlon

"Dined with 5 adults and 2 children. Amazing experience! Beautiful food, friendly service, portions are very substantial..my husband and I shared an..."

KELBEAN25

"Chikos deserves nothing less than a 5.Great ambiance. Friendly and attentive staff. Fresh food with awesome presentation. Massive portions...."

Benz Chan

"Came here last minute a hour before closing, still managed to order, receive our food n chill all before closing! 👌👍 Had the Curry..."

Samantha Young

"Fusion food with nice fine dining experience. Had lunch recently here and found it great. The setup is nice. Service is okay. Food is good. Ordered..."

Edi NT

"Great atmosphere delicious food ! Ordered duck and lamb shanks which were cooked to perfection and well presented. Service was great! Love how you..."

Chongwong Cheryl

"Highly recommended! Excellent meals and services! The presentations are awesome! From starter, mains to desserts! Everytime I go here and bring..."

Vee

"Heard so much about this place. The ambiance and feel is great. While menu is true to its being a fusion restaurant, it may have lost some of the..."

Jono Johnnathan Samaniego

"BIG PORTION FOOD! Friendly staff!! Attractive dessert!!!! Three reasons to make me definitely come back to Chikos next time😎 It is my very first..."

❤️Irene

"Decided to go to Chikos from a friends suggestion, Friday night, steady but not packed, warm friendly professional greeting on arrival.Start..."

Mark Little

"One of my favourite places. Mouthwatering flavours, absolutely de-lish menu range, and their food presentation is always amazing. Always want to keep..."

Elizabeth Williams

"I love Chikos! The food may be a bit pricey but the dining experience was truly extraordinary. For the main, I had the Crispy Pata Pork Knuckle and..."

XED 🐘

"Beautiful intimate dining experience. Food was presented beautifully and tasted amazing Pricing reflected in quality of food. Amazing! Staff were..."

Thomas Isadoro Sammy

"The best on the west!! Great service and amazing food, loved it!! The seafood chowder entree was definitely my favourite. The mains were just as good..."

Roimata Kurariki

"Been there 3 times now. 1st time had the thai pork ribs and braised beef to share between 2. Was so nice, pork was tender and tasty, beef was full of..."

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"Simply outstanding food, exquisitely presented, flavourful and imaginative Asian fusion. Delightful wait staff. What a treasure in West Auckland...."

Liz Bradley

"Great service, Great Food, Great Ambiance. One of the best Fusion style meal that I have had. Creative flavours, Beautiful plating with an affordable..."

Leanne Sea

"I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my visit to Chikos. I think this is one of the few restaurants in West Auckland that offers beautifully..."

Tayla Cutten

"C and I went here as we received a voucher for our wedding. Immediately we were greeted and seated. We would recommend booking prior as they tend to..."

C & J

"Been visiting Chikos since they opened and have returned several times with friends and family. Have never been disappointed with the service and..."

SleekIFresh

"Excellent atmosphere, we only came in for coffee and dessert, friendly staff & excellent service. We ordered Tea-Ra-Misu. Such a healthy option from..."

John Phillip

"Celebrated my birthday there last year and looking forward to celebrating it there again this year. Lovely and warm service, we were attended to..."

Mae

"Very nicely decorated restaurant with some authentic Japanese dishes. It has now expanded and always found busy with customers. It's best to book a..."

Naweed Qadir

"A beautiful & delicious oasis out West. Great attentive service. We were impressed by our surroundings even before the food came. Ordered a shared..."

Carol

"Amazing food, especially their desserts. There's a wide range of food choices. The price range is reasonable for the food they're serving. The..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"If you are looking for an asian fusion to satisfy your palette then this is the place to dine. Great service from friendly staff. Ambiance is..."

Claudine Anne Tan

"This is my second time to chiko for dinner and it was great as usual. It was only me and a friend so we got the sig sig sushi and prawn quesadillas...."

Vanessa Gao

"One of the best in the west!!!love, love, love this restaurant!!! Ambiance , art deco, staff genuine helpfulness & attitude & most especially..."

LU FRYER

" I have been here many times and tried many dishes on the menu. Every meal has been exceptional, right down to the garnish. Ive tried a few of the..."

Alistair Potter

"A lovely fusion of Filipino and Japanese food. We ordered the special for the day, which was the crispy chicken and crispy pork. It came with a..."

Alicia

"Came here because of the reviews I have read about Chikos! and wow! it was amazing! the place has a really nice decor and atmosphere to it, the staff..."

Lilly Christine

"Been here multiple times. Love this place. The chefs are lovely and the owner is friendly. Great food, great flavours and great portion sizes. They..."

I_like_pickles

"For the price of the food and the area, its amazing, you get so much food and its presented so beautifully. I go there often and will recommend it to..."

Samantha Wintour

"Have been meaning to try this place for quite a while now. The service was very good and friendly. The food was delicious. We ordered the famous..."

Jasmine Tay-Paepae

"Ive been here twice and each time left really happy. The location is pretty averge, but the interior is nice with a lot of natural light during the..."

Sky Amorangi Nicholls

"Second time here! Such a nice place to hangout. The food is beautiful loved everything ordered 😁Would definitely comeback. Service is good..."

Seamus M.

"Totally fabulous. I mean the Cronut!...no, it's almost everything...from the inviting environment to the yummy & well presented food on my..."

Coffeeomg

"Definitely worth trying! We celebrate our special day over there! The meal is fantastic, and service is nice! 100% love tiramisu, the best..."

Emily Cao

"Colourful, textured and intriguing. The fusion of different cuisines makes this restaurant stand out from other Auckland establishments. Will be..."

Rachel

"The presentation of the food here at Chikos is excellent. Staff are attentive and friendly.I ordered Sisig seafood sushi and garlic bread. I got..."

Chris Anthony

"The presentation of the food here at Chikos is excellent. Staff are attentive and friendly.I had a wonderful time here with friends and..."

Mia

"Me and my Family went here for dinner, and the food was amazing. They have a set menu that was well priced. My mum had the salmon and it was cooked..."

Kalyana

"Thank god for Chikos. Dining options were limited out West until Chiko and her husband came along to brighten up the Lincoln Road dining scene...."

Chelsea

"I have dined at many well established restaurants and Chikos has been one of the best experiences so far, better than the Hilton in..."

Jojo Jewl

"Went here for dinner with 5 other people. Wonderful service, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. The steak was perfectly cooked..."

Simone Cooper

"Wow! What a find - and in all places Henderson! Not that I have anything against Henderson, it's just not the area you would expect to find such..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"My friend celebrated her birthday here last night... It was our first time to visit Chikos... The place is so inviting and the staff are friendly and..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"One of the best and most under-rated restaurants in Auckland. Casual dining with fine-dining quality. I've been here so many times and..."

Knorisheats

"This is my fav little restaurant out west! I will find any excuse to go here. The food is full of flavour and the presentation is almost to beautiful..."

Tania Ostick

"Food took a while to arrive but enjoyed the sushi where you could pile your own sushi from the platter of ingredients, the pork knuckle is always a..."

Tet

"A good range of dessert. The chef makes them from scratch and may I say they will definitely sweeten you up. I love chocolate and would recommend the..."

Karl Evangelista

"Woow. ... we go there 2 nights in a row. Went there 1st time for dessert, got blew away by their dessert platter. Went back there the day after for 3..."

Hung Quoc Bui

"Love this place, the staff are very friendly and hospitable. Our food has always been served in a timely manner, well presented and fresh. It is a..."

Sarah Clarke

"This place is fancy enough to be categorized as a cafe. Food was fantastic! Although the quantity of food during lunch time seems more than dinner..."

Anna Fern

"Been here for lunch. 25 people all together and it all went sweet as. Food are good, customer service is excellent, and the place is inviting and..."

Toru Tres

"Great food and service. We went for the lunch bento (the beef curry) which is great value for money. I was so full afterwards. Will definitely go..."

Jessica McCormack

"I came here with my friends by chance. The taste here is so good. I ordered a duck breast, that is so yummy. It is surprised that the side is kimchi..."

Fyona Fang

"Lovely family dinner for 11. Great entrees ..big meals great flavours ... Everyone well satisfied. The scallops with pork belly was the highlight..."

Becka.k.jones

"Came here tonight when it wasn't too busy yet, our waitress was very lovely and patient. Despite only having a few people in the restaurant our food..."

Eva Zhu

"Came here Sunday night at around 6:40PM. Not much people and we were able to get a table fairly quickly. Ambiance is great not your usual west..."

Nathalie

"What I love most about this restaurant is the extremely friendly service from the owner herself Chiko, who is always hospitable and catering..."

L.E.N.S

"The staff were professional and the place has a nice atmosphere. I had the club sandwich, and man, it was incredible! All of the flavours really..."

Austin Ibarra

"Went here not expecting too much. Came out blown away! Everything was top notch. Fantastic atmosphere, wonderfull staff! Beautiful food!! Highly..."

Josephine Dugay Rigg

"Went here one time with my family and the food was amazing! The portions were very generous and each dish we got were very delicious and presented..."

Aleana Fernando

"This restaurant is a rare thing - edging on five star quality and in an eatery way out west. Come once and become a believer - this really is the..."

John Fenton

"Food - Great, actually superb. Have the set course for $65 which included entrée, main, desert and bubbly. Scallops were devine, ostrich was..."

Cindy Mintrx

"Took my boyfriend for lunch here. We had a wonderful time. The staff were attentative and very friendly. Food was delightful. Would recommend this..."

Yoyo

"I had lunch here w my family...party of 26. My mum had made reservations a month prior & had been emailing the owner directly to make our experience..."

Catherine Jacobs

"Love this place! So happy it got expanded to hold more people.Great, big portions for the price, really get a bang for your buck! All award..."

CatchingDustPro

"Nice clean interior & friendly staff. Decent serving sizes for the prices & presentation was well executed. I highly recommend the #HotLadleChowder -..."

Grace Macalincag

"Came here yesterday for Father's Day & am overly impressed. I loved every bit of my meal and wanted to try others meals but was so full. Overall, the..."

Manu

"Enjoyable family dinner at Chikos. Nice environment that incorporates Japanese aesthetics. The food was very well presented and the fusion food had..."

Mildred Wong

"Nice family dinner at Chikos. The environment was pleasant and the waiters were friendly. What amazed me most was the entrée, it was so nice. I..."

Shirley Yu

"We went here for dinner yesterday.Entree Buffalo mozzarella cheese ....full of flavours ,fair portion ,different textures of vegetables and..."

Subhashini Sathanantham

"Beautiful place, beautiful food and generously sized portions; so much in fact that we couldn't fit dessert. The service was great, and the..."

TheMʌverick

"This place started out small and I remember going there for Wedges and Garlic bread a week after it was open. I was immediately a fan. Unfortunately..."

Supreet Kaur

"I didn't think a five would be achievable till we had lunch at Chikos. OMG this wee restaurant is an absolute gem, service, atmosphere, food - a..."

Amanda Jane Prior Williams

"Beautiful atmosphere, service and presentation of food. Enjoyed dining in a number of times, however the last few times were a bit of a let down in..."

Hannah Tagumasi-Vergara

"The dishes here are so meticulously plated, everythings awesome just to look at. The dishes are of a fair portion and have quite unique flavour..."

Calvin

"This is the best restaurant in Henderson! Meal's are amazing staff are fantastic my only grip was the cold wind coming in every time the double doors..."

Danny Roberts

"Two words: crispy pata!!! So good, we will definitely come back. I just wish there was more bagoong in the meal that i ordered and there was more..."

AngeLi

"I think this place is a newbie in Henderson. I was very impressed as it was not what I had expected. The food is a fusion of Filipino food with a..."

Peifen Chua

"I have been here twice now and I absolutely love it! The food is impeccable and so beautifully presented! The staff are attentive and warm and always..."

Courtney Bourton Tokorangi

"Atmosphere should be a bit better with no load music in front of the reception. The presentation of food was really good but the taste was not. I..."

Dmitry Konovalov

"Ventured all the way out to Henderson this week just to try out Chikos because I've heard so much good stuff about it, and also because I've never..."

Hello.jennie

"To avoid food envy hubby and I opted for the chefs set taste menu. The entree titillated our tastebuds - the hot ladle chowder was sublime! Not only..."

Sungsam7

"5 stars for Chikos. Amazing and friendly staff with amazing food. I came with a group of friends for a birthday lunch. Most ordered Pork Knuckle,..."

Ruthie

"If you're ever out west, YOU MUST DINE HERE AT LEAST ONCE. No words can express how happy I am to have found this little sweet spot. Came here..."

The Hangry Soul

"What can I say? The food was presented to perfection and tasted perfect, the waitresses were friendly and always checked if everything was fine and..."

Peter Hpesoj-atamut

"I was very impressed! The lamb shanks i had were cooked beautifully and all the other dishes like the cooked vegetables and salad was delicious!! the..."

HeyItsLiana Xo

"What a great little find. The menu is very involved so many flavours in each dish you wonder how it all works together- but it does. I had the..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Went there for the first time on Wednesday. Absolutely loved it - the special Yellow fin tuna was awesome. It was so nice I went again on..."

Jasmin Duck

"Came here on Sunday night after the reservation from another restaurant fell through. Lucky this place takes walk ins! The ambiance was great and..."

Kay Smithson

"After hearing from so many friends recommendations to try this place, we finally had the chance to come in and try Chiko's food. I never write..."

John.B

"We came here for dinner.... Heard so much about it... Parking is a pain... Restaurant and service is great... 5 of us at a table did feel a little..."

Donna&Shane

"Today we came here for lunch. It was my second time at the restaurant (last time was for dinner) and it was just as good as I remember. I cannot..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Nice atmosphere in the Restaurant, it's been done up quite well. My food was lovely but as I can't eat wheat it took a while for the Waitress to find..."

Kez Alleyne

"We initially came here because our booking at another restaurant fell through. At first glance we were pretty impressed with the look of the..."

Sheena

"One if the best dinning experience I have had, had my birthday dinner here with our group of 11 guest, service was friendly and helpful from..."

Foa Pili

"Love dining at Chikos I have been once for dinner at the food was fantastic very modern and tasty I have been twice for desert and will be back they..."

Kelly

"Very nice atmosphere the moment you step into the door...the service staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good and the fusion of flavours..."

Oliver Samin

"Great place, atmosphere and decor very cool. The food was spot on with good portion sizes and the service was excellent. Initially I thought it a bit..."

Louna Iti

"Really creative and beautifully presented food so close to home. We tried had such interesting flavours and clearly a successful fusion of east..."

Vicky Mackenzie

"Best in the West! Asian fusion restaurant. Food well presented and reasonably priced. Fantastic food and great service. A must-try, highly..."

Tess

"Came here with the family a day before my birthday to celebrate, not only encouraged by rave reviews of foodies both here in Zomato.com and through..."

Charica Roche

"Service excellent, good quality food - I had lamb entrée & pork knuckles main, lovely decor, yummy desserts - I had mandarin chocolate. It deserves..."

Celeste

"Great atmosphere, very enticing dishes and large portions and very filling. Everything was great Though the ribs seem to be a bit overwhelming with..."

Leon Leonardo

"WOW! Absolutely beautiful! The food here is just.... Ahh~ Such a unique combination of flavours in each meal, making every bite so gorgeous and rich..."

Tami T

"Absolutely amazing Food, presentation, Taste and wonderful service. I had the Pork knukel's and they were cooked to perfection and each element..."

Felicity Williams

"Chikos in Henderson is without doubt my favorite restaurant In West Auckland. They tick all the boxes, great customer service, lovely dining..."

Foodiesfeast

"WOW is all I can say. I heard about Chikos through I friend and I must admit I wasn't convinced when I saw the location and presentation of..."

Phil Hodai

"I had to go to NZ Immigration in Henderson just off Lincoln Rd. LR is an ordinary suburban main road , not good, not bad. Across the street, next..."

Charles Green

"I ate here with my family and friends on my birthday one night, and the lady found out it was my birthday, and so she came to our table with the..."

Trisha

"I had heard a few things about this place and thought we would give it a shot as there aren't many great dining places out west. Upon entering the..."

Linny

"This place is the tits!! Hands down best restaurant in West Aux. Not only because their chef has won "NZ chef of the year 2014", but also the staff..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"My family and I came all the way from East Auckland only to find out that this place is absolutely wonderful! I enjoyed the fine dine like set up...."

LilMiss Foodie

"My husband and I had a delicious meal here last night. Lovely atmosphere. Staff so polite and friendly. Will certainly be recommending this..."

Elizabeth Bryan

"I have now been to this restaurant a few times and decided to Sit down and write my overdue review. This is A pacific rim style restaurant..."

Charissa

"I went here for dinner last night and I cannot stop telling anyone who will listen to me how delicious this place was. The style of food is a bit..."

Kylie Sprague

"We dropped in for a late dessert and coffee, but the dinner crowd had already finished, so they had closed early. They saw us at the door and opened..."

Roger & Ann Klaver

"Nice and tasty food. Great price for the serving size. We ate there at lunch today and I and my sister ate pinoy crispy pata (fried pork knuckles)..."

Therese Corpuz

"Wow first visit today for lunch. Amazing food creatively put together generous to large size and I threw a severe wheat allergy in at the last minute..."

Lauren Stephenson

"Fantastic food and presentation. The 2 entrees, calamari and scallops, looked great and tasted the same. The salad dressing was very tasty. The..."

Numcrun

"My friend suggested we go here for a late lunch, had the scotch fillet and not only was it sooo pretty to look at, my steak was cooked perfectly! ..."

Eclypse Lee

"Absolutely amazing restaurant. It's a Japanese owned fushion restaurant. The food does not only look great but the taste is amazing too. My fav is..."

Poricasol

"I am sooo loving this restaurant. You can never go wrong eating in this restaurant. For minimum $15 you can get a full meal served in a big..."

Mary Ann Laico

"First visit last night with 3 others - absolutely lovely environment, we liked that you could see the chefs preparing the meals it added to the..."

Meg Andrews

"Loved it. All the food not only tasted delicious but it was also presented beautifully. And great portions too it was soo much that I had to get it..."

Na-kita Na-kita

"Had a great meal here last night, the staff are lovely, and the food was amazing. We had the duck and the ribs, both tasted fantastic and were..."

Amy Stanyon

"Awesome, just truly awesome! I noticed this place a month or so ago when driving home and thought, hmmm, that looks interesting. So last night my..."

Kristine

"Just been back for Dinner this time ( last visit was at lunch) with my hubby Willy and OMG!!!! it once again did not in any way disappoint...this is..."

Linda Rapihana

"Wow! just WOW!!!This place looks quiet from the road so we thought we would give it a try, this interior is modern and very nicely..."

R & A

"Ate here for a birthday event. Very good job accommodating our group. We we're emailed the menu a few days before which was really nice. Corkage is..."

Michael Barlev

"Fantastic service, food ,atmosphere and decor. Absolutely loved it. Thank goodness we now have a decent restaurant in the West. I..."

Rosanna

"Celebrated daughter's graduation with a lovely dinner at Chickos. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We had the beef, duck, pork..."

Juno

"at the point of eating period 5 stars.Went there for lunch when it had just opened.Inside has peaceful Japanese environment. Friendly staff..."

Rene Lal

"Friendly staff. Great food. We only ordered entrees for the lunch menu but the where the size of a main with a very reasonable price. The mix of..."

Lee Sinclair

"Wow! I found a little gem in West.Because their food is a fusion, some dishes are not familiar but are well explained in the menu. We..."

Myers

"I was driving past every week while Chikos was being built. As soon it was open, we only heard good things.We decided to book a table for my..."

Helen

"Chikos is amazing. I have been there for lunch and dinner. The food is well presented and very tasty. I have dined in many fine restaurants and I..."

Donna Armitage

"Soon as I walked through the doors I was so taken up with this restaurant. It was warm and welcoming and immaculate. The food was divine. I could sit..."

Rita Bull

"This is the only restaurant that satisfies our expectation after 5 years of exploring West Auckland. Truly recommendable for the food choices, the..."

Myrene San Gil

"Discovered Chikos by default, been every Friday for lunch and twice on Saturdays, superb menu, excellent value for money, fun to watch the chefs cook..."

Tina Allingham

"Been here a few times now, tried the crispy pata, lechon kawali, fish cakes, nasi goreng - all delicious! You definitely get more than what you pay..."

Jennifer

"went for breakfast and even though there were only two dishes to choose from both were very yummy and the customer service was very good would..."

Nomes Te Huia

"We have become regulars at this restaurant now, their food is delicious the meat is tender high quality and flavoursome yet the price is very decent,..."

Cat Charm

"If you are ever in West Auckland, you must check this place out! It is my weekend go-to restaurant as I know it will never fail to satisfy my taste..."

Jennifer Manalo

"I discovered this place through friends that tagged themselves at this location via Facebook, so I thought I'd have a look at the menu. Saw a few..."

NommyShotTreats

"A pleasant surprise in an area weak on decent dining choices.We went here on a whim and were more than happy with the experience. On..."

JustOneMore

"We visited Chikos on Friday for family occasion. We arrived just before 7pm with a booking for 6 people and though the restaurant was empty, every..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Came here for a late lunch as recommended by a friend that works nearby and have been here before. This is a very interesting place with an Asian..."

Lillian

"Chikos is a beautiful Pacific Rim Fusion restaurant situated on Lincoln Road, West Auckland. The customer service here is world class, with the food..."

Bret Dragt

"This was the best lunch i have had in a while!! Oysters and sashimi were so fresh, generous portions, lovely staff! Highly recommend..."

Christina

"My partner and I tried Chikos for the first time and are already excited to go back! The food was outstanding. The flavours, presentation and portion..."

Amber Holmes

"Really nice fusion of Japanese, Mexican and European flavours. Tried 4 different dishes and was impressed with all of them. Excellent quality, decent..."

Lili Mann

"Pleasantly surprised as a skeptical diner. Great service and amazing food. Second time going here and it was as good as the first. Highly..."

Renee L

"I came by for lunch to try it out since I was in the area. There is a parking lot for the shops in the area. It isn't very big but there were a fair..."

Benedict Uy

"Dining at Chiko’s was such a pleasant surprise. Had dinner here and everything was just great - the food (taste and presentation), the staff, the..."

Dins R.

"Amazing. I have wanted to try this restaurant for a long time! With its 800 high stars reviews! Was a wonderful birthday night. What was better than..."

Rebecca Dodson

"Amazing restaurant with the best service and food. Staff were attentive, polite, explained the menu and the atmosphere was very welcoming. The food..."

Rosie Buckborough

"Chikos offered a medley of cuisines, from quesadillas and chili coconut curries to sashimi and other culinary influences. Their Pacific Rim dishes..."

Nancy Lan Watkinson

Yaruki Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (428 ratings)

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"We really enjoyed our lunch here. The service was great and efficient. The place was a little small and you could hear other people’s convo next to..."

Nathalie

"Went to this place on a Thursday evening, found the place to be very welcoming. For some reason the dinner menu is totally different from what’s..."

Kaushikc_32

"Nice and cosy place with good food in the west. The staff is very friendly...."

Choclife

"The food was delicious and the service was great. I did come on a non-busy time though. I reckon that the serving portions were worth the price - I..."

Tessera Lastimosa

"Food is affordable and great tasting. Loved the teriyaki mussels and salmon on fire Sushi. Also the house saki is beautiful. We were served miso and..."

Donna Cherry White

"Went for a family dinner the other night and wasn't disappointed. The restaurant is small and cozy so i'd ring ahead if you have a party bigger than..."

Mae Belandres

"Went for family dinner. Nice food, and friendly staff. They have nice set menus for first timers like us. Cozy and warm interior. Would..."

Youdahmchae

"Nice small Japanese restaurant near West City in Henderson. Tasty food and not too oily. Affordable good Japanese food. Waitress are..."

Janice Chiu

"I love this place! My favourite Japanese restaurant! We went last night with my partner for dinner, we had a vegetarian deluxe set menu and a chicken..."

Oaktree88

"Definitely a Henderson classic, the owners ha e changed over the years but this place is still creative yet authentic. Their choice of rolls are..."

Ray TheRealist

"they offer nice and cheap Japanese food one of the cheap Japanese food in Henderson town,mostly packed .i would recommend to go around evening..."

Hardysweden

"Staff are always friendly and obliging and we are never disappointed with the food quality or portion size, especially for such a good..."

Lauren “Delinquent Panda” Morgan

"Great food great service and we go each week. Very fresh and always feel good after.I love the Salmon Nuta my favorite dish. The chef..."

Liz Jones

"Loved this place! Went for lunch and the food came out within reasonable time, and the food was amazing! The portions could've been a bit bigger but..."

Helennnn 👑

"This cozy restaurant is a good find. They have friendly staff, big portions and reasonable prices. They did not mind the mess created by my little..."

Benz Chan

"Amazing Japanese! Good prices and friendly staff. Highly recommend. But book before hand as they are normally very busy. Also they do take away..."

Johnny

"Went here for the first time tonight got the set menu for two. The dishes kept on coming. Fresh and delicious and great value for money. Place was..."

Belinda Liley

"I simply love this restaurant! I've been here a lot of times and every time the service is awesome and the food amazing! I highly recommend this..."

Pamella Magalhães Agostini

"A great suburban restaurant. The food is tasty, well presented and the service was very good. We were busy talking and the waitress was happy to..."

Judy Julian

"Wife & I went for lunch. Look and ambience of restaurant are authentic and welcoming. Service was excellent. Food was delicious and surprisingly good..."

Geoff

"Well, I won't dare to judge in detail since most of the dishes I've never tried before, but all I have to say is that everything was delicious. The..."

Diogo Reck

"1st visit to Yaruki, impressed with its décor although it needs to be spruced up a bit. Ordered Vegetarian Set Box, as compared with Wagamama their..."

Hemant Vora

"Today i just found and feels like got hidden treasure in henderson. I ordered fresh and unique sashimi set by chef's recommandation and did takeaway..."

Hamid Muhammad

"Absolutely love this place. Would highly recommend. We had the gyoza which is devine and the Japanese dinner box is seriously good, everything is so..."

Maegan Fromont

"Generally enjoyed the food although it lacked a bit of Japanese authenticity. Staff were attentive and friendly. The restaurant had two level with..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Really enjoy this amazing lil Japanese restaurant. So impressed with the speed, service and taste. I took a risk and ordered fondue teriyaki hot..."

Laura Ransome

"This restaurant is amazing guys! whooThe atmosphere, friendly staff, and high quality foods. Speaking of food, I went there a few years..."

Jason Cho

"Small friendly Japanese restaurant on the main street. With relatively few other choices in Henderson, we pleasantly enjoyed Yaruki.Gyoza..."

Thomas W

"Me and partner dined here last night for the very first time, we had heard from friends that the food was incredible. So we finally checked it out,..."

Hannah Derelle

"A very warm welcoming atmosphere, even if there is any delay with service they look after you very well and offer something for you while you are..."

Sarah Clarke

"This is Japanese at its finest, family atmosphere and a lot of repeat diners, small intimate and usually very busy. Have been there many times and..."

Grant McAneaney

"Love Yaruki, probably THE BEST little sushi place in west auckland, its our local me and Hannibaleater like to dine out here as often as possible :)..."

Fat Bastard

"Our favourite local. Service is friendly and efficient. Food is great especially the dumplings. Sake could have a bigger range but they stock my..."

Hannibaleater

"Have been to this restaurant 3 times after reading good reviews, I always order quite a variety of different dishes each time. The atmosphere and..."

Celeste

"Excellent little Japanese restaurant! The atmosphere is lovely and we easily forgot that we were on the main street of henderson. Very authentic, the..."

Emmy

"A little slice of Japanese heaven here, tucked away in the middle of Henderson. We have been coming here for about 3 years, even times it's better..."

Ulrich Frerk

"This place is a hidden gem. Best Japanese restaurant I have been to yet. The food is authentic and the staff are friendly. The miso was superb,..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"My NZ family and I are regular customers of this Japanese restaurant. We've been coming here for years now because we always love their..."

Charica Roche

"Cool place! We had the special box and found it quite nice. What really did it for us was the friendly staff. We went as a family for a birthday and..."

Matthew Townsend

"Have just had lunch at Yaruki with two friends, one Chinese, the other Korean. These friends are regulars, they like the place so much, but I had not..."

Noeline Goldie

"My wife and I have just come home from the YURIKI Restaurant where we enjoyed a beautiful typical Japanese meal. The service was swift without being..."

Roy Keepin

"This place is wonderful!I have been here several times and recommend this place to everyone. Food is fantastic, service is amazing and the over..."

Frankie Kaleta

"Wow, new to me and had read mixed reviews but for us, it was amazing, def be back, great food, great atmosphere, just superb :)Authentic..."

Deb Clarke

"A delicious lunch enjoyed at Yaruki today. A business lunch for four, service very prompt and food delicious. Would be good to have soy sauce..."

Catherine Carran

"It really feels like you are in Japan when you enter this restaurant. They even have a tea ceremony room upstairs!The food is superbly..."

Selina Chan

"My family and I frequent Yaruki and are known by the staff. Although the restaurant is small, we always seem to get a booking and enjoy it every..."

Chelsea

"Delicious food, cosy environment, friendly staff and very affordable. recommend booking as it was packed on the Saturday night we..."

Johanna John

"Fantastic restaurant - would highly recommend to anyone who loves Japanese and those who are yet to try. Dinner boxes are a must, huge assortment of..."

Natalie Williamson

"Excellent food and service. Good atmosphere, friendly staff. A classy little joint, and full of people, which is always a good sign. Will be..."

Damon

"Small cosy authentic with very friendly staff.Food is high quality and reasonable..."

Dave Jennings

"Excellent food and service. Great value for money. Great for family or romance alike. Highly..."

Pip & Kauri

"Very, very, very good. Our favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Small and unpretentious with great food and really pleasant staff.Truly..."

Judy Sainsbury

"Yaruki was a charming little restaurant with on point themed decor that did feel a little crowded. The service would have been five stars, if only..."

Melissa General Naturopathic Practitioner

"Was looking for a place to have dinner and decided to give Yaruki a go. The restaurant was quiet at the time and the food arrived quickly. The potion..."

Ganga Jayawickrama

"Had a meal in Yaruki sometime ago. The restaurant was pleasant and seating was comfortable. Service was friendly and the food was tasty. There was..."

Tony Wan

"Had an absolutely delicious meal here! There was a group of us but that didn't impact on service at all...food came out quickly and was the best..."

Cate McCallum

"We had a great dinner at Yaruki Japanese restaurant in Henderson. It was not authentic Japanese food. I would say it is more of a Korean Japanese..."

Kathy Quan

"Beautiful atmosphere, amazing staff and the food is awesome. Me and my partners date night spot is definitely Yaruki Henderson. BEST sushi I can..."

Tynia Parsloe

"Always come back to dine here, great to see they have Sapporo Black beer, please keep stocking it..."

Linda Trautvetter Fletcher

"This food is amazing...we had Crispy Chicken and BBQ mixed meat and the meals were large for us. BYO wine is a bonus. Will definitely be..."

IanandLynette Melton

"Place is neat and food is tasty. Staff are nice too. However, our half finished soup and salad were taken away when I brought my girl to washroom...."

Jan Ch

"Staffs are friendly and accommodating.. Foods are yummy! We ordered chicken teriyaki & kaarage, teriyaki & tempura, my son ordered pork shumai and..."

Kristine Isles

"Very friendly service. Good ambience, free parking out in the front. Highly..."

J H

"Had a quick lunch here during work and found the service great and friendly. Had the bento and it didn't disappoint! I actually wanted more. Also had..."

Odyssey L

"I love this place the ramen is great and the grilled mussels are a must..."

Adri Slijp

"Great atmosphere, great service and great food! I was amazed at the vibe of the restaurant, it was really home-y and comfortable. The food was..."

Rc Bacit

"Yummy food and nice service 😋 Definitely worth going to..."

Anthony Milne

"Wow!!! I just fell inlove here. Friendly staff and delicious..."

Liza Dittmar

"Excellent food. Excellent service!! Will be..."

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