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Ramen Lab
89/100 (965 ratings)
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"Such quality good, I’ve been back several times to now get my ramen..."
Nick Volkwyn
"Absolutely delicious ramen. Been coming here for ages and I always get number 3 with thick noodles. The broth isn’t too salty but is creamy and..."
Aria
"Beautiful restaurant with a great relaxed atmosphere. Delicious ramen dishes. Had one with broth and one without which was more gravy-like. Highly..."
Josh
"The best so far, love the soup, it’s a bit salty but it’s..."
CK Chan
"Spicy TanTan Ramen FTW, can’t beat..."
Daniel Bundy
"Broth and ramen are excellent. Very satisfying. Chicken Karage is a bit pricey but its certainly one of the best i've had. Coating is light. Six..."
Katie Li
"I had miso ramen and it was quite good . The soup tasted was creamy but a little bit salty for me . The egg was perfect. A busy place but staff was..."
Tian Sweetly
"Best ramen in Auckland!! Will definitely come again!!!!!!! The profile picture of Ramen Lab in zomato looks so bad and cannot reflect how..."
Chak Hin Ho
"Shio ramen + Tamago(Egg)& extra..."
Toshiyukikonishi
"I have been to so many Japanese restaurants in Auckland to get ramen, but i think this place has the most authentic Japanese Ramen. Got a Tonkotsu..."
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"Probably the best ramen you’ll find in Auckland. I went with my family and we ordered the spicy tantan ramen, tonkotsu gyokai shoyu ramen, tonkotsu..."
Sabrina Hea
"My friend and I had Tonkotsu Gyokai Shoyu Ramen and Youzi Ramen.Ramen/noodle is full of noodle flavor if yiu know what I..."
Jessie He
"Get this:Spicy tan-tan ramen with a large serving, very hard noodles (barikata), Stronger soup (koime and tonkotsu base), 2 scoop pork mince..."
Talmo Chingu
"Ramen Lab is one of the closest ramen stores in my area. They're very affordable and because of this, it can get very busy during dinner. The service..."
Louise
"I ordered the Tantan ramen noodle. I ordered with extra noodles, and thank god for that as it would not have filled me up if I didn’t order the..."
G1k
"Best Ramen in Takapuna. Super good services and very nice Ramen. Lots of good choices. Number 1 & 2 Ramen on their menu are highly recommended...."
Becky Kuang
"Delicious noodles with vege options. Our go to for Uber eats and also takeout. Authentic and tasty Japanese noodles. Very flavoursome and always does..."
Em Kay
"It’s been six months since our Japan trip and I am so missing that beautiful country already, the places, the scenery, the people and the food,..."
Ang Sarap
"I think it is safe to say Ramen Lab makes the most authentic Ramen in the city, and it never fails to be what I feel like each week for a dinner out...."
Ben Pogson
"Ordered the miso ramen, the vegetarian ramen and the karaage chicken takeaway. The ramens were both really nice, a bit salty but not overwhelming...."
Fooodie
"Ordered their Tonkotsu Ramen and added extra eggs and corn. The noodles are so fresh and has an amazing texture. The eggs were a little bit too salty..."
Bonnie Hu
"The best ramen I have had in New Zealand, it is seriously Japan standard. They are friendly with quick service, plus cheap lunch deals. Super happy I..."
Food2belly
"Love the thin ramen noodles. Variety of ramen soup choices. The interior decor looks awesome. It was good that they provide some parking spots...."
Pukeko
"I used to not like ramen but the Ramen Lab changed my view about this dish. Firm noodles, flavourful soup, friendly staff (we just had a little..."
Helenedonn
"5 Stars for really delicious gluten free options!! This place also has one of the softest chashu (pork) in ramen so definitely worth getting extra if..."
TJ Laurino
"Instant booking comfirmation, friendly service even tho they were very busy.I even saw an arrogant lady just walk in and demand a table. The..."
Max
"Personally I haven’t had too much ramen so I won’t go into detail about the ramen. (Sadly my ramen count is probably still in the twenties) This..."
Lance Law
"I had been craving tsukemen (つけ麺) (dipping ramen noodles) for the past week after some of my favourite youtubers introduced a great tsukemen..."
Vivian C
"Wonderful! I'd never tried Ramen before and this was a good introduction. Lots of choice on the menu which is great and service was polite..."
Imogen Trupinic
"Food: 4Service: 5Interior: 3We stumbled on this place after driving around takapuna for dinner, then noticed this store was..."
Christine Lee
"Best ramen I’ve ever had, and such lovely service! Ambience was lovely, staff were great, food came out fast and was DELICIOUS! Will be back for..."
Nika Marett
"Best ramen in auckland. Only a couple of vegetarian options but it's soooo good. The broth is thick and flavoursome and they are generous with the..."
Veggie Delights
"Watching Asian couples on awkward first dates here where they slurp their ramen and try and think of things to say is an easy 8/10 would definitely..."
Matthew Yang
"This small restaurant is the best ramen spot in Auckland. I tried ramen in many places around and this little restaurant would beat the..."
Joey
"Went here with my friend as soon as it opened (11:30am) and didn't have to wait long for our food. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen, wich tasted pretty..."
Foodiechica
"Went here during a Saturday night and got busy fairly quickly. Luckily we ordered before it got super busy so the food didn’t take too..."
Aleana Fernando
"Ordered Tonkatsu and Rich Miso and it satisfied my cravings. Taste and value for $ 👍👏Karaage chicken is good but tasted better on other..."
Maverick
"Visited Ramen Lab on a rainy day! Perfect weather for a perfect bowl of noodle! It was when they first opened so was little short staff, and food..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Googled the best ramen restaurant n this Ramen Lab was on the list:) omg. I love it:) i have tried 3 different things and i love the clear (?)soup..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Ramen Lab is always one of my favourites for lunch during workdays. Quality tasting ramen, convenient location, friendly staff. Always satisfies my..."
Emily Ng
"Great tasting ramen under the tallest building in Takapuna. Took them only 3 minutes to prepare! Absolutely amazing! Will definitely be..."
Tony Ma
"I wouldn’t say it’s the best but surely close enough. The ramen is silky and the soup slurpy. It has everything you look for in a Japanese..."
Jonathan Bangera
"Very quiet on a Wednesday lunchtime. Only two staff on duty and on arrival both were back in the kitchen, meaning we had a awkward wait for a few..."
Paul O
"My boyfriend claims that Ramen Lab makes the “best fried chicken in New Zealand”. Not much of a fried chicken fan myself, but I must say that the..."
Real Slug
"Really good food, really great atmosphere, good price :) however, real weird layout of payment and booking situation, and service is moderate. When..."
Foodieee
"Lunched here several times, and my absolutely favourite is the Shoyu ramen!Generous servings, delicious soup. . A great way to satisfy your..."
Kelly
"Good wholesome Ramen!! Great place to introduce new tastebuds to the world of ramen and creamy rich ramen soup bases. Simple menu, and great to..."
Julhuy
"Great experience! Came for lunch on a weekday and although it wasn’t too busy there was a decent amount of people there which is always a good..."
Bella Qian
"Stopped by for lunch and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a bit hard to find since it was a bit away from the road.The menu had quite a..."
Benedict Uy
"The ramen we had was really good. Forgot the names but it was the 1st and 2nd item on the menu. Also tried the karaage chicken which was also good...."
Louie Faundo
"great ramen place !! a bit pricey and not much toppings at all but definitely DELICIOUS ! i asked for extra hot for a spicy ramen and i did get EXTRA..."
Rud Ster
"Amazing soup, great noodles, ok topping. the topping is yum but very little, only one piece of pork, half of an egg, one slice of naruto... Recommend..."
Ying Miao
"Had gyokai shoyu ramen double size and it was really nice! I loved the egg in there :) the waiter was friendly and professional. Highly..."
Arnold Smith
"My friend strongly recommended me to this place so I came and ate. The Tonkotsu Ramen I had here was better than the ones I had in Japan. There were..."
Lucas
"I don't eat pork, so going to a ramen place is kind of pointless - not in this case. I ordered the vegetarian ramen with a half serve of chicken..."
Deena
"Great ramen. One of the best ramen restaurant in Auckland. Tonkotsu and syo-yu ramen are the best choice. It's worth a try if you haven't been there..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Rich and tasty broth that is not too salty (no obvious msg). Ordered the Tonkotsu Gyokai Shoyu Ramen with a distinct fish base and came with lots of..."
Leenix
"Very good food but a bit slow. Perhaps just because it was busy. I order a Tan tan ramen and it was by far one of the best I've had in New Zealand so..."
Max Choi
"Huge fan of this place been here a few times and its never disappointed. From shoyu to tonkotsu to the tan tan ramen it's all been delishious!..."
Greg Brown
"Really nice and cosy, and the only ramen joint in takapuna. A welcomed addition. They have probably the best broth in Auckland and the egg is perfect..."
Jc
"Finally a ramen joint in Takapuna, been waiting for something like this in ages. Huge piping hot bowl of ramen and that broth is just amazing. The..."
Jovs
"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Small but mighty.These ramens are packed with flavours, the..."
곰정안
"Nice place to come to whenever you're craving a bowl of delicious ramen, taste is authentic and reminds me of the wonderful time I had travelling to..."
Blackpearl
"If you are looking for a good Ramen place, you can consider this place. Its a small shop located in Takapuna. Had Spicy Tantan ramen and shoyu ramen...."
AA
"Came here for dinner, was quite busy and a reasonable waiting time for our meal to come out. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen, karaage, and..."
Angelina Stefani
"Good, authentic Japanese ramen (despite what some reviewers who clearly don't know Japanese ramen think). Broth is excellent - really flavorful and..."
Austen Ganley
"Came here and ordered the tonkotsu ramen and miso ramen. Both were nice but on the pricey side as the portions were quite small. The soup was well..."
Ian
"Absolutely delicious tonkotsu ramen for the very reasonable price of $12 including seaweed slices, spring onion and chashu pork atop the noodles -..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"If you're after a warm potent Japanese ramen broth, please don't look any further.. Ramen Lab us your answer.Broth was superb, noodles -..."
Jade Lim
"Tried this restaurant based on the Zomato review and it didn't disappoint. The place is small, but nice and simple. The customer service were good..."
James
"Great Ramen. The free range ethos is very welcome to any ethical noodle fan. The pork broth is so tasty, thick, moorish  and with a depth of flavour..."
Deb Ross
"Good noodle！ tasty food! The soup in the noodle is great! Noodle is delicious! ..."
Matt Wang
"Best Tonkatsu ramen in town. The broth is superb, absolutely fully of rich texture and flavour of pork bone. The texture is creamy and full blast of..."
Jayden Kua
"Admittedly I haven't had ramen before trying it here, but here seems to be the only place to go. It's a cosy little restaurant hidden away in..."
BS
"Nice to see a ramen place in takapuna.Had a high hope after seeing positive reviews. Ordered tatan noodles for $16. The taste was pretty..."
Daniel Kim
"Not a big ramen place but very clean and ordered. Operated by Japanese, great service (but a pretty and polite Japanese girl). Not a long list of..."
Tanz
"No nonsense ramen. I've eaten at other Japanese lunch bars but they do not even compare to the taste of the fuller smoother flavor of the pork bone..."
John Biggs
"This is the best ramen restaurant in New Zealand!They do not have many choices in their menu, but trust me you will go for the same ramen..."
Cindy Ong
"Food here is no less than amazing!Though I've never been to Japan before, I don't think it is possible to cook a better tonkotsu ramen then..."
Diogo Reck
"Takapuna has needed a decent ramen place and here it is. Outstanding. Ramen was wonderful as was the gyoza. Friendly and efficient staff. Highly..."
Tom
"After having countless bowls of delicious ramen in Japan, obviously no ramen place in Auckland would compare. However, I would say that Ramen Lab has..."
Where.iate
"Came here for Ramen on a cold winter night and was not disappointed. The broth was thick, portion was adequate and everything we ordered tasted..."
Sabrina Chae
"Ramen is like a Burger. The individual pieces that make up a Burger are bland on their own, but when combined, can make a variety of personalised..."
Medium_Rare
"My friend recommended this ramen place to me and I am hooked! We ordered the Tsukemen and gyoza. It was my first time trying Tsukemen and I really..."
Fiona Ong
"This place is easily the best ramen place in Auckland. Very rich and flavoursome broths. For thick broths I recommend the Miso and Tantan flavours...."
Zach Je Yon Lum
"Great service, very friendly staff.  Had the tonkatsu on my first visit, liked it so decided to come back again.  Had the yuzu shio ramen, very..."
Hannah Chiam
"Never had such a nice ramen in Auckland until came to here. Ordered Tonkotsu, which is ramen in white, milky, pork based soup, was dished up nicely..."
Cotom
"This is a really great place!A hidden gem in Takapuna, if you haven't tried ramen before it will get you hooked! Be sure to try and you will not..."
Charlotte Ellen Bradburn
"If you like ramen, make this your next stop. If you are interested in trying Tsukemen (aka 'dipping noodle'), make this your next stop right now...."
Ben Ch
"First customer to arrive, service was quick. Delighted by the karaage and squid tentacles side orders. Then our tasty ramen noodle orders came..."
Butch Jaca Rafols
"Stopped by for lunch and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a bit hard to find since it was a bit away from the road. The menu had quite a few..."
Benedict Uy
"Delicious and well presented. The restaurant takes a bit more care with their presentation compare to the other ramen places. The taste is also quite..."
Giang Nguyen
"Another unique place to get your ramen cravings satisfied. All of them looked incredibly tasty. The place itself has got a nice feeling to it. Staff..."
Claudia Vaya
"Great tasting ramen under the tallest building in Takapuna. Took them only 3 minutes to prepare! Absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back for..."
Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前
"Best ramen in the North Shore! Restaurant is modern and clean, not too many tables so the place is cozy. Table service is quick and staff are..."
Jenn Javier
"Was recommended by a friend to eat here. Tried their spicy tan tan ramen and ice cream mochi. The ramen broth was delicious and thick. Ingredients..."
Samantha Chan
"Really nice place. All the staff are very kind. The food is amazing, in special the ramen soup. The place is small but comfortable. 100%..."
William W. Perez Rivero
"Delicious ramen. Went on Saturday evening around 6 pm. Ordered Tantan spicy ramen and karage chicken. Place is pretty small and busy. Great place..."
Johnny Lee
"First time visiting Ramen Lab. Had a good soup based Ramen. Decent soup broth and noodle. Egg was cooked nicely to the right level. Pork was yummy...."
Dean Ching Yee
Cafe Mimosa
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"Mimosa is a really cozy cafe to visit on your weekends. The environment is warm and relaxed which was a perfect spot on the windy Saturday I..."
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
"With homework on my mind and on the verge of sickness, I went to Mimosa. I ordered a turmeric latte and was very surprised at how tasty this was. I..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"Cosy and friendly cafe, tasty sourdough toast and hardworking but relaxed staff, and very nice. Chill atmosphere and great coffee too, could become a..."
Brandon Brooks
"On the menu, a rendition of a Japanese style curry using a combination of fresh root vegetables and brown rice that elevates you and leaves you..."
Pulp Culture
"Calming atmosphere and great use of recycled retro furniture. The staff were polite and friendly. The menu had an authentic Japanese home-cooked feel..."
Holly Picot
"Such a great experience at Mimosa yesterday. My partner and I popped in for brunch and ordered the coconut waffles and eggs benny. His eggs were..."
Caitlin Elise
"Chose Mimosa for a birthday brunch with Mom and brother. We all raved about the food. We had the pancakes, muesli and smashed avocado all of which..."
Deva Britow
"Love the private, cosy outdoor area out the back - perfect for a peaceful lunch or for reading! I enjoyed their lychee & coconut panna cotta with..."
Sophia
"Love the food here! I love it even more that it’s Japanese fusion cause I love Japanese food! The staff are very nice too. Quite a small cafe but..."
Ieseon
"Interesting experience. I have never enjoyed vegan food in my life, but Mimosa was the place to change my point of view, Vegas do actually have a..."
Ģirts Betmanis
"The food is so healthy, presented beautifully and is always satisfying here. I also love the cabinet food options which are special to have for a..."
Mya S
"The store is really cute, i ordered a matcha latte it came fast but it was not as hot as i expected. Anyhow, I still recommend it its a perfect place..."
Jenny Aquino
"Nice brunch at the cafe. Food are very fresh. As a Vegetarian Cafe, it tastes quite good. Forgot to take photo for the Japanese tea. It is quite..."
Pyjlover
"Immaculate nutritious food always served with stunning presentation. Everything I have tried has been delicious. Friendly staff. Always excited to..."
Ryder
"The food was really good, the presentation of the food was amazing too. The staff there were really nice, but just a little pricey for me :). ..."
Sharon Ngai
"Mimosa is a great spot for vegetarian and vegan options. All the cabinet treats look amazing. The snickers bar and bliss balls are delicious. I️..."
Carissa Vittese
"Very friendly staff and lovely owner who believes in eating healthy, organic and fresh produce.  Very flexible and adjusts to all types of..."
Viyola Dsouza
"Literally come here all the time as I work in Takapuna area. Tried the porridge for the first time today and it’s so yummy. The staff are always..."
Jessica Marson
"Lovely little family café which makes vegan food taste almost "normal". Great smoothies, food, snacks and service for a really good and affordable..."
Dini
"Mimosa is a real gem for those that are vegetarian and vegan. We stopped here for brunch on Sunday and enjoyed the food and hot beverages. The café..."
HJ
"Super yummy and perfect portion sizing. Only thing to complain about is the pricing, side of avo was toooo expensive and smoothie was slightly..."
Jess
"Definitely one of my favourite cafes! Red velvet waffles were outstanding as well as the coffee. Staff are friendly and I love their outdoor seating..."
Alice
"Loved this place and wish I'd found it sooner! Really lovely food, best presentation too. Loved the outdoor seating too. Their cabinet treats are to..."
Hazel.crook
"Love this cafe very much! So many vegetarian/vegan options that are extremely delicious! They have all kinds of meals, treats/sweets, smoothies and..."
Keeley Watson 💌
"Service- sensational. Attentive and friendly staff. Food- delicious Highly recommend the shakshuka (see picture- they served it with 2..."
Julia
"Mimosa is a hidden gem in Takapuna. Usually cosy and bustling, we were surprised to find it relatively quiet at lunchtime. Service was quick. We..."
Samantha Addison-Saipe
"I have been trying to find good matcha lattes around Auckland, in particular the North shore. Mimosa definitely delivered one of the better lattes...."
Bridie O'Malley
"First time to mimosa this morning Ordered the green cold pressed juice - I wasn't a fan it was a bit grassy tasting for me The pea..."
Ariane Nuttall
"Had a very tasty açaí bowl on Sunday for Mother's Day. My mum got given a little vegan bounty bar courtesy of the cafe which was a very nice..."
Britley Bennett
"Absolutely love this place! It's got to be the best place in Auckland for vegan breakfasts. Lots of sweet and savoury healthy breakfast and lunch..."
Jordyn Witika
"Love it! Gonna try the veggie big breakfast and Curry rice next time❤️Absolutely my type of cafe. Today we try the orange cake, strawberry..."
❤️Irene
"I love this place I go there everyday for my coffee and the muffins are delicious. Staff are so friendly and always remember my order. Highly..."
Mya Saffer
"Came here once, the food is super duper healthy but all honesty I think the only popular dish is the smoothie bowl. I ordered mushrooms on toast and..."
Jazmin Lee
"Went here for lunch today; I ordered the Mimosa Power Bowl. I was a little disappointed with the meal, it felt on the small side for $15 and there..."
Saskia Kiefte
"Such a cute little cafe tucked away on Lake Rd. The menu is small but offers a lovely variety of sweet and savoury. The acai bowl is one of the best..."
Eden Wood
"Just came back to re-write this review. I have been a few times before and had smaller snacks and afternoon tea, I loved it, but couldn't give a full..."
Sam L
"Have been dining here off and on, for over a year now. Definitely one of the most consistent cafes on the North Shore. Have never left disappointed,..."
Nathan Alloway
"My sister has a dairy intolerance so we ended up at Mimosa so she could have something that wasn't eggs on toast. Good god there are so many options..."
Nikki Lockwood
"Wonderful service, the staff were really friendly. Excellent vegan and vegetarian food. The service was so fast! I had the vegan, gluten free..."
Imogen Constantine
"Nice cosy place to relax. I am not practicing raw/clean eating per se but I do enjoy the desserts (and coffee!!) here. Very clean and easy on the..."
Casslyn Tee
"Mimosa is one of my favourite lunch spots on Takapuna just because the food and coffee seems to be consistently good. Menu picks : Cacao..."
Michael
"Fresh healthy and delicious. The crispy tofu looks amazing. Although their portion was a bit small for the hungry boys! Really cute outdoor seatings..."
Anh Doe
"Cute little cafe tucked away in Takapuna. Lots of organic treats! Small but quiet cafe on a Friday morning. I ordered the acai bowl which was amazing..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"Warm welcome from their owner all the time.  Service is great!  Food-wise, I like their soba (Japanese cold noodles) that is mixed with fresh..."
Lmrliu74
"Little nice café with a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The coffee was really good and the menu selection will please even the most difficult vegans...."
Pietro
"Since I heard so many good things about this place I finally had the chance to come around and check out what they have to offer. I had the Mimosa..."
Kristi Vermes
"Small cafe tucked away in takapuna With very healthy choices and a cute interior filled with vintage accessories will revisit !Had their..."
Thegreeats
"such a lovely cafe! friendly staff and great healthy food :) got the raw beetroot salad and a coffee, both were great! will definitely be coming back..."
Isabella
"Great almond milk coffee! Always yummy. The raw toffee pop is delicious! Great meals to get takeaway with a nice small option range. Smoothies are..."
Caitlin Snodgrass
"I really like this cute little cafe. The decor is nice and quirky. The service is great too. They have a good selection of healthy meals and also..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Quaint little spot in Takapuna for a coffee and sweet treat! Reasonably busy little nook tucked away with quirky lighting and design! Strong coffee..."
Jaffa
"Officially my favourite Cafe😍 The service is so kind and very friendly. The food is amazing and can't wait to try the whole entire menu! Would..."
Livi Baker
"Love this cafe. Really friendly. Good food and great atmosphere. Their desserts are fantastic. I was so happy they offered another type of non-dairy..."
Sophia
"went to mimosa for lunch and it was a cute little cafe! Nice and warm in there too. Decided to get the avocado, haloumi and beetroot relish sandwich..."
Zoe Eleanor Jennings
"Mimosa is an absolute gem of a cafe, located conveniently close to Takapuna Beach making it the perfect place to head to as the weather warms up. I..."
Ashlee Adams
"A delightful whole foods cafe in Takapuna with a bright and airy back patio. The food, service, and decor is adorable and will please just about..."
Hungusmcfatty
"One of the nicest and cosiest places in Takapuna. Everything is very nice. Prices are good, especially counting that raw/vegan food is usually..."
Sophia Ignateva
"Gorgeous little cafe. Has a lovely atmosphere, I absolutely love the funky, mismatched decor. The food was absolutely delicious! Only confusion was..."
Veganista
"The formulae for a good cafe is simple and so few get it right. These guys have, There service does not leave you waiting at your table for your..."
David Boshier
"Mimosa is a genus of, say 400 species of herbs and shrubs... Serving only organic and fairtrade ingredients (and now totally vegan), there was..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"I visit Mimosa most days, for a soy latte and a blueberry muffin. The staff are always friendly, the coffee and muffin are always nice too. It's a..."
Lena Duffin
"Its a very nice, well decorated cafe. Food if wonderful and yum. Very easily located and near to the Takapuna beach. I went with my bf and We enjoyed..."
Dulcie Raphielle Tan
"This is the 3rd time I have been here, the atmosphere of Mimosa is so lovely and warm, as are the staff. I have nothing but praise for this quaint..."
Nicole
"I've only been once so far but loved it. Got the great package of a coffee (Mocchachino) and a muffin for only $6.50. The banana chocolate muffin was..."
Juku
"I find myself coming back to Mimosa more and more now, but how could i not? Charming and quirky interiors are a wonderful addition by their..."
Fridayu
"I think this place is sooo cute. A little too small if you're going in a huge crowd. They have a big table out front that makes you feel right at..."
Peifen Chua
"We ordered the Mimosa Bowl ($13) - which had a range of ingredients including brown rice, avocado, white beans, and some sour cream. A very light and..."
Two Honest Truths
"I was looking for a breakfast cafe that could suit my daughters dietary needs and came across this gem. The eggs were delicious with the sourdough..."
Rachael
"Presentation: 5/5 Timeliness: 4/5 Price: 4/5 I'm a meat eater so it caught me off guard (in a good way) that this place is vegetarian(except eggs..."
Jae Park
"Update Nov 2023: even better options than before. Recently had the smashed avo and tofu, and vegan tofu Benedict, both were delicious. Finished off..."
Nicholas Charlton
"Our favourite spot in Takapuna 🥰 We're still working our way through the menu and have loved everything. My favourite is probably the avocado..."
Jessica-Anne Noble
"Absolutely lovely vegan breakfast. I normally don’t opt for tofu as it’s my least favorite meat alternative but I LOVED it on this toast. It was..."
Trew P
"Delicious breakfast/lunch! Great matcha, coffee and smoothies. The food here is on point, balanced and flavourful. I loved everything we tried which..."
Sophie G
"First place I ate at after moving to NZ and it was lovely. Ramen was fantastic, atmosphere was quaint and we were treated with respect. Great for..."
Taylor Gridley
"A very cozy vegetarian restaurant. The service was friendly, the coffee was great, and I tried almost everything on their menu and I was very..."
jin jeremy
"We had a great Sunday brunch here! We had lattes (one regular latte and a matcha latte) and the eggs Benedict with Beetroot Hollandaise sauce...."
Mark Pitts
"Great vegan cream soup and the sourdough that came with it was the best I’ve had, highly recommend. Their matcha latte was very natural and not too..."
Isabella_7
"Staff were warm and friendly. When we arrived it was very busy however seemed slightly understaffed. The food wait was around 30mins, we thought that..."
Bianca T
"Wanted to go somewhere different so I chose Mimosa, when we walked in there was appetizing food in the cabinet. I ordered again bowl and my husband..."
Liz Rouse
"If you like vegan or vegetarian dishes, this is the place. There are a good options of vegan food. However we didn’t try the food only because we..."
Maggie Chen
"Just the way I like my cafe - great design, healthy, tons of vegan options, everything is tasty and is prepared on the spot. The bowls are especially..."
Koby Ofek
"I’m not Vegan but this restaurant populated when I performed a search for grain free items. I was pleasantly surprised. It was an interesting..."
Cassie R
"Absolutely the best vegan ramen I've ever tasted! Really delicious raw, vegan and gluten free treats at the counter too. Good music, nice positive..."
Travis Nobles
"Really great little Cafe. Tasty food and a real treat for vegans having many different options to pick..."
Janine Walker
Tokyo Bay
88/100 (2328 ratings)
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"Fantastic place!! Can't rate it highly enough. Beautiful friendly staff and absolutely wonderful food!! A+! A definite MUST !! They accommodated all..."
Bianca Ravelich
"It was wonderful experience with beautiful view, fresh sashimi and sushi! Perfect place to have authentic japanese food and good atmosphere. I..."
Mie Asaka
"Great meal and wonderful service. Highly..."
Justine Cormack
"Delicious, good service, great atmosphere. My fave Japanese spot on the shore..."
Kristine Green
"Being well travelled throughout Japan over 12 years I must say that being a Takapuna resident and business person, it's about time we had such a..."
Jody Simmons
"I was here last night with my son (ironman!) and he was in one of his 'difficult' moods. The waitress was so kind + and took the time to talk to him..."
Faith Robertson
"This place is become my favourite restaurant forever! Excellent food! Love it so muchhhhhh..."
Peeranoot Tuitemwong
"Great service, quick to bring the food out, amazing fresh..."
Leanne Louise Tesoriero
"Fantastic Food and Service. My favourite place to..."
Amaze
"Staff was very friendly and helpful, super engaging as soon as we walked through the door. The atmosphere was great and felt very modern and chic...."
Sam
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Love their black asahi..."
Dev Choudhury
"Love this place. Amazing food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Came here for New Years and ordered the eggplant miso, tempura prawns, beef..."
Crystal Fell
"Good portions sizes for the prices was very satisfied after my..."
Patrick Oei
"Tokyo Bay.. located right on Takapuna beach front. Great views, great food! The sushi rolls definitely worth the $16, made to order, so light and..."
Jade
"Amazing food, amazing service, great atmosphere. Every time we go for lunch or dinner it's always amazing. Staff are great and it is so nice to know..."
Paulette
"Came here for a quick drink on a Saturday evening. We got a table just facing the beach so it was bery bery romantic haha Beef tataki and..."
Jonathan Chau
"Food and services are good, stunning view and location, cozy and beautiful interior design. However the sashimi were not really fresh as we expected...."
Tom Lê
"Right in front of takapuna beach with a stunning view of rangitoto.Friendly staff and offers a variety of sake and alcohol, the dishes are well..."
Rex Chen
"Nice location with beautiful views. Very popular Japanese in Takapuna. A booking in advance is a must. Lots of Bento choices. A little pricy, but..."
Becky Kuang
"Great Japanese food on the shore and one of the best I have found so far. They do an awesome Teriyaki chicken and the Miso grilled eggplant and..."
Scott Lawson
"One of the best countries I ever visited was Japan, I will definitely come back their multiple times without getting tired of what I will be seeing...."
Ang Sarap
"Came here with my family and our close family friends for lunch one day, even though i’m a really picky eater I did find something on the menu and..."
Yana Petrenko
"Came in for lunch on Anzac day and there was no surchage but I'm pretty sure most of the places were doing that. Between all the restaurants in..."
Karina
"Had dinner here, very fresh and modern decoration, friendly staff and absolutely delicious food. All the plates that we got were very beautifully..."
Cunha.o.leo
"Modern decor, excellent service, really good view by the beach and really delicious food, meats are cooked perfectly. Will definitely come..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really good service, lovely location and restaurant. Enjoyed the meal box option which is great value and enough food. Otherwise the menu seems..."
Cherie
"Tokyo has great service and delicious food! Highly recommend the teriyaki Lamb skewers and prawns. Fabulous location, right be the beach also..."
Lou-Ellen Bestwick
"The destination place for a fancy Japanese style dinner on the waterfront.The ambience of the place is so perfect, and the staff aren't..."
KUIDAORE
"I came here with a few friends. The service was great. Food outstanding. Location amazing! I was very impressed with the overall experience, and will..."
Rebecca
"I think it's a good dining experience and a good attitude. It's a great place to go out on a date or party with friends. I like this duck very much...."
Yuki XU
"The restaurant’s beautiful ambiance (modern-japanese design and the fact that Takapuna beach is right infront of you), the polite staff members,..."
Sandi Abaya
"We came here for dinner on a Friday night and ordered the agedashi tofu, soft shell crab, duck and pork belly. The aesthetic of the restaurant..."
Dxlche
"This place deserves 6 out of 5! Just Fabulous! Beautiful location. Very reasonable parking $. Excellent food. And EPIC service. Had the Boss Lunch..."
Amanda Wedden-Gribble
"Beautiful spot in Takapuna, lovely staff and such a big food selection. The food was delicious, some of the best Japanese food I’ve had in a long..."
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"Overall 4.5/5Food 4/5Atmosphere 4/5Drink 4.5/5Seaview + easy parking at the weekend Great place to have sushi and beer..."
Bella Luv Food
"Came here with my family a while ago! Food were good as well as services! Just need to book in advance as we came without booking and have to wait..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"We chose Tokyo Bay to have a lazy Sunday lunch today. We each ordered a Blue Water bento and a miso glazed eggplant to share. The eggplant was really..."
Annie Ren
"We walked from Milford to Takapuna and found this gem. The layout was thoughtful. The beach facing frontage had room for 3 big Asahi umbrellas which..."
Mei
"Tokyo Bay's reviews have been impressive. We ordered 2 dinner boxes - the blue water & Tokyo Bay tempura, a sushi, sashimi & nigiri platter, pepper..."
STRADS
"Yet again a fantastic experience with both food and atmosphere.This has to be one of our favourite places to dine.Yum bluff oysters, yum..."
Deb Ross
"TLDR: clean place, great food, friendly service! A clean, modern, medium-sized restaurant right beside Takapuna beach so you can enjoy the..."
Real Slug
"tokyo bay had amazing beautiful japanese food. the servings were good and the food placed on the plate was very modern. i enjoyed the ranges of..."
Jessica W
"Great location with view. Plenty of parking. Great customer service and delicious food. Cocktails were average- could be better. Will definitely..."
Beka
"This place has a great fusion Japanese atmosphere. Came here for lunch and order a karaage chicken donburi. On requesting for a low carb meal, the..."
JKG
"Nice restaurant, nice location, nice view, nice food. Little bit pricey. Had dinner box for the grill and blue water @$32 and japanese cocktail candy..."
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"Had a lovely lunch at Tokyo Bay last Saturday when my friend and I tried it for the first time. We were impressed by their high quality food which..."
Raymond Tiong
"I have been there last week. They have awsome view and great service. The meals were well presented. It would be perfect if the seafood were fresher...."
Chenlu Shi
"Yum, yum, yum. Towards bit pricey side for small portion meals. Really enjoyed overall dining experience. Both seafood and meat were cooked..."
Bambi
"My friend and I went to Tokyo bay for late lunch. We enjoyed great view and food so much. Especially wagyu croquettes and fresh sashimi were best!!..."
Risa Sugiyama
"Came here for lunch and ordered their grill bento box, the waiter was kind enough to fulfill my request of substituting lamb with more chicken..."
Blackpearl
"Just a casual dinner with a mate, service is good and the ambience is nice. We had the large sashimi, eggplant miso-yaki, agedashi tofu, beef tataki..."
Jeffie
"Great place with nice beach view and delicious Japanese food and well service. It may need booking in advance when rash hour. Car parking place close..."
Spencer Zhan
"Had another really good night at my new favourite Tokyo Bay.  A cool setting with a nice view, and the staff recognised me from the last time we..."
Kelsey Price
"Amazing food, amazing service and absolutely beautiful setting!! The food was fresh and the service was so fast. The restaurant is beautiful and the..."
Karena Letham
"My partner and I came here for date night. We don't usually eat japanese food but were delighted to have stepped out of our comfort zone. The duck..."
Pooja Karan
"Fantastic food and setting! The view is fabulous with seating insided or out on the deck. We have been here for lunch several times and..."
Annemarie M
"Great place to go for lunch and grabbing a bento. Delicious food, great location and ambience. Have some great side dishes as well, including the..."
Itsyum
"The first impression of me with Japan, was the word and vision of real Tokyo Bay in Tokyo. In 2012, my first time visit Japan. Overlooking Japan from..."
Angel Deng Yun
"We booked this restaurant to celebrate a special birthday.We had such an amazing experience. The location with a sea view is Wow. The restaurant..."
Ryoko
"Tokyo Bay is perfectly poised by the waterfront, making the outside tables a beautiful place to eat on a clear summers night. The food is really..."
Sasha McCormick
"Had really lovely time here yesterday. The staff memebers were so kind, explained every dishes and ingredient to us. The presentation of the plates..."
Ayumi Fujita
"We had lunch sunny day. Restaurant is full of people even Monday! It was wonderful experience with beautiful view, fresh sashimi and sushi! Perfect..."
Mie Asaka
"Lovely dining area that has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. We were seated upstairs in the back but it would have been much nicer to sit..."
I_like_pickles
"Dined here for Valentine dinner. We arrived fairly early (6:30) and the place was not packed. However by the time it reached 7ish the whole place was..."
Nathalie
"Very enjoyable dining experience. Great service and atmosphere. Food was delicious with well sized portions. Would recommend to anyone looking for a..."
Azmarah Maniparathy
"Tokyo Bay is a great choice to dine in whenever you're in Takapuna and feeling Japanese.The thing I love the most about this place is a smile...."
Lidiyosha
"Great food in a very nice location. You can see the ocean form inside the restaurant and the fish tasted like it was caught as we were walking..."
Broomhilda
"Really good Japanese place in a very good area. Situated right next to takapuna beach, Tokyo bay is an excellent Japanese restaurant. We ordered the..."
Bella Qian
"This has to be one of my go to places for Japanese food! The location is gorgeous being right along takapuna beach, and the staff are very kind. I've..."
Jessica
"Beautiful location and good service. Food was nice but no wow factor with the price we paid, we are a bunch of Japanese food and culture lovers, so..."
Cecilia Wu
"■ Lovely Interior■ Dinner sets/Bento boxes■ Beachfront viewTokyo Bay is part of a new complex in Taka, set up to enjoy the..."
FoodieOodie95
"Sensational!!! Recently dropped in with colleagues for a work lunch and enjoyed varied share dishes including sashimi, beef tataki,..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Always great, friendly service. For lunch, I recommend the delicious, great value sushi rolls or the don buri, and the lamb ball skewers are a..."
David Moore
"Went there for a work lunch and had a whole lot of plates to share. Their service was efficient and friendly. Of particular note were their duck..."
Athena
"Lovely beautiful meal. Highly recommended. Welcoming staff, food was incredible. Will definitely be back. Food was very well priced, full of..."
Jesse Greenslade
"My friend and I stumbled across this place while going for a ride over the shore. We weren't really dressed for dining out but we were hungry &..."
FoodieCritic
"Only been here for lunch but was lovely. Great extensive menu, I got The Boss Bento box (see photos) and it was delicious. Really nice spot along the..."
Foodathon
"My partner and I went to Tokyo Bay on a windy cold Saturday night. We'd heard great things about their $50pp vegetarian set menu and were going to..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Great vibe and good Japanese food. Good for small groups too. Got to say that sushi was amazing, some of the freshest I've had to..."
Christophe Pereira
"Came here for dinner tonight, the food was very clean and the quality of cooking was great too. The tofu and ginger dish was delicious but the fish..."
Eddie Liu
"Visiting my old stomping ground Takapuna always brings back high school memories. Back then, nothing appealed more than a green tea frappacino and a..."
UltimateOmNoms
"The service was fantastic, and the food was really good. I got the tofu main dish which was well priced, delicious and filling. My boyfriend got the..."
Amber Simmonds
"This is a restaurant with beautiful Takapuna beach view. Recommend you to book for your table especially weekend, holiday or for..."
Cindy Ong
"We had lunch, it was so nice. Lunch box was presented beautifully, kids menu was good, too. Our kids liked chips. Many restaurants and cafes make hot..."
Nando Giordani
"I was very enjoy time with Kids at Tokyo Bay.Great Food menu and good service and they look after my kids very kind.We ordered Kids Bento..."
Sarasa Shimura
"I love this place, such beautiful decor and great location, theres something really relaxing and inviting about this place compared to the others on..."
David
"What a wide range of sake to choose from!  The waitress was helpful in picking the right sake to go with my delicious meal.  Combined with the..."
Lmrliu74
"Currently my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Stunning views of Takapuna beach, beautiful decor and delicious, well presented Japanese..."
Maggie Law
"This Japanese restaurant is beautifully decorated creating a nice ambience. The service was very good throughout the night. Not overbearing, yet..."
Miss Kiki
"AMAZING!!! Went here for Valentines dinner and it was better than I expected. My valentine and I both had the duck dumplings as starters. I was..."
Ana95
"What a great Japanese place with a great view. The staff is very attentive and always present but not intrusive. Great food menu selection with..."
Pietro
"Great location with a sea view but the food was very disappointing. We were having a festive celebration so chose the set meal. The first dish to..."
Lancy Chua
"Great spot and nice layout. Service started a little rocky but improved throughout the night. Food was delicious and really fresh - one of the best..."
Sarah Cowie
"Dinner for two on a Saturday evening.  No booking and the restaurant was quite busy but we were accommodated albeit at one of the back tables (so do..."
Shana Alvey
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent view. For our starters we had octopus balls, deep fried oysters and duck dumplings. For the mains we had..."
Petra
"This is a good little spot. Been there quite a few times now, both during day and night. Each time seem to get good seat, service, food and have nice..."
Jason Page
"Had such a delicious lunch here- the Asian greens and tofu donburi and my friend had the bento box. The staff were amazing- best service I've had in..."
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"Nice location-not far from the beach, it's a good idea to take a refreshment after enjoying the sunshine and beach. I went there in a windy day..."
Flora
"Went to the place for my birthday and had a lovely time there.My plumb cocktail was sweet, refreshing and packs a punch.We ordered the beef..."
Cindy Wu
"Perfect. Divine. Best Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Great and wonderful customer service. Authentic. Nice view by the beach. Enough..."
Toru Tres
"First time here. Came for my birthday dinner. It was awesome and i can say Tokyo Bay is the best jap restaurant in Auckland. Drinks and food are at..."
Justin Leung
"We booked a table for 6 at Tokyo Bay for a special occasion. They phoned me on the day to confirm the booking which was a nice touch. Set on The..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Sophisticated, modern decor with stunning views of takapuna beach. Very good service but the food wasn't spectacular. The duck dumplings were dry and..."
Eden Wood
"I’m no food expert but I am a self-confessed foodie. I love food and trying new places to eat. Back in my Tumblr days, I always posted about food..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Tokyo bay is located in the nicest spot with a gorgeous view of takapuna beach. I love the vibe of the place the decor is also beautiful. Staff are..."
Sarah S
"The sashimi platter was really nice. I also ordered the snapper and it was good. The dessert however was the best part, tiramisu and green tea cakes,..."
Michelle
"Really amazing view from the restaurant. Soothing music. Staff here are friendly . Food is amazing. Had the boss bento :) not too expensive just..."
Michelle Chua
"We went to this place Saturday afternoon for dinner and drinks. We had takoyaki, Japanese pepper squid, teriyaki duck and snapper shioyaki for meals..."
Eduardo Dias
"Following on from a walk we went to the Tokyo Bay for lunch today. As it was a lovely sunny Spring day over Labour weekend we sat outside..."
Lochbuie
"Stunning location and excellent service. The menu had a very good variety from sashimi, sushi, bento, teriyaki and teppanyaki. Prices are on the..."
Candii Cao
"Lunch with my son today. We had two bento box, the grill and the blue water. Food are presented nicely. The green tea ice-cream is another must..."
Rebecca0812
"Went there on Friday afternoon for some afternoon drink. Nice view from outside seat. Super nice waitress though busy at that moment. Great bubbles..."
Tanz
"Great food, great service. Some of the best Japanese we have tried on the Shore. Plenty of options, beautiful presentation, try the Asahi black..."
Tony Loughran
"A little treasure in takapuna the strand. It is pricier than other japanese restaurants but I believe it's reasonable for the food, view and service..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"Visited with a couple of friends on a Thursday night, Tokyo bay was busy but the surrounding restaurants very quiet. We were seated..."
Helen Gyde
"Had the most incredible dinner at Tokyo Bay this week! Absolutely loved the gorgeous, mysterious decor, friendly customer service and top quality..."
Sophia
"Been to this restaurant twice. It's pretty good Japanese food. And the customer service was great both times.Tonight, my kid dropped a..."
Shelby
"Wow - Tokyo Bay makes the best chicken karaage in town AND it's gluten free. On all my visits, we've decided to choose a few options from the light..."
LouLou
"First 5* review! Food is top notch and great presentation. Nice unobtrusive yet attentive service. We also liked the decor and music. Have dined..."
Alex James
"I was looking forward to finally trying this place and I was able to before Mother's Day. I booked lunch online that same day and it was quick and..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"TOP 10 PICK Was so excited to try this little place situated on Takapunas popular beach. I sat down & gorged myself on the Fried Tofu/Chicken/Squid..."
House Of Eats
"This is such a cute place! I have been wanting to come here since they opened earlier in the year. I finally had dinner here last night and the..."
Caroline Barrett
"Went here last night for my girlfriends mothers day dinner with her family. The setting is lovely with a nicely set up restaurant and wait staff all..."
Michael Exton
"We went to Tokyo Bay for lunch on 26 April with our two children and two friends from overseas. We ordered the Bento Lunch boxes, which came with..."
Austin
"We had lunch here. good location. It was an absolute wonderful moment in that it brought together a number of great feelings such as pleasant and..."
Mika Nagae
"Thank you for amazing dinner to us?it was perfect! i love japanese foods!i think this restaurant is the best of japanese restaurant in..."
Yurika Moriyama
"Had dinner at Tokyo Bay last week. I've wanted to come in a few times but has been fully booked each time. So this time we decided to go..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Tokyo Bay Takapuna Beach. Top notch Japanese dining.Real Japanese modern cuisine. Great setting, friendly, efficient service and fairly..."
Mark Smith
"Spectacular location, excellent  food , timely polished service and a fair price price makes this a great experience for Japanese food on the North..."
Michael Pether
"One of the better Japanese places on the North Shore. Very friendly service and good selection of food and authentic taste. They always seem to have..."
Jason Tan
"This is my go to Japanese Restaurant. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. The food is astonishingly good with the perfect amount of food...."
S t e l l a
"The restaurant is just next to the beach. You can enjoy nice Japanese food with the beautiful sea view. I highly recommend the sashimi is very..."
Adam Tseng
"First time here. The food here is absolutely delicious, impressively so. Our family of five agreed unanimously, including my grandson. We went with..."
Will Wilson
"I have been here three times before. We have to make a bit of an effort as this is far from where we live. But to be honest, we probably won't be..."
Maria Jones
"Great food and service in the best location in Takapuna. The food was delicious, and the service was fast and courteous, the ladies who looked after..."
Jorge Bisteni
"Fantastic Japanese restaurant Excellent service - staff provided and overview of each dish when service (naming the fish types for the sashimi Food..."
Kiwi Kiwi
"Beautiful food and great atmosphere. The miso aubergine was..."
Ana Vila
"Excellent authentic taste of Japanese cuisine! Felt like a time travel to Japan :) Must visit restaurant in Auckland! Amazing ambience along with..."
Abhishek Singh
"Absolute exceptional service! our waitress went above and beyond to make the time and experience amazing. Brought our four girls for a special..."
Sarah Greenfield
"Hmm! This is a tricky review. The food, the venue, and the service were excellent. My only problem is with the quantity of the food, which is very..."
Soheil Bakhshi
"It is always a pleasure to dine here. The food is good, the service is good and gets better the more you visit. I am comfortable introducing friends..."
Chester Becroft
"Everything was phenomenal. We had the miso salmon, several pieces of sashimi, agadashi tofu, and some miso soup- and it’s by far not only the best..."
Ellie Rose Maas
"This is for my belated birthday dinner. We ordered a lot! Felt so spoiled 🥰So happy we enjoyed it. The vibe there is great and we got sea view..."
Coriander Couple
"The best point to eat here because of the seaside atmosphere, to compare with the Japanese food which I enjoyed in many other area, I couldn't give..."
Kenneth Wang
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"Absolutely excellent service. Very warm and welcoming! I usually get the Kyoya Delight. Delicious and generous portion. Loved the plum wine. My..."
Sudeshna
"Have been here a few times and it never disappoints. The food is very very fresh, and the staff are super friendly. Value for money. Personally think..."
Michelle Ngatai
"◾Great Service◾Great FoodThere is nothing I can say that is negative in any way.From the second we walked in to smiley and..."
Scott
"Had a great meal here with my wife. I love sashimi, but I don’t eat the rice, so I turn nigiri into sashimi too and rice for my wife and kids...."
Tony Ma
"Lunch time sets are very delicious. Also good value for money, shop got nice fashion decor. Environment clean and hygiene. friendly staff service..."
LuNa The TuNa
"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServicePerfect Japanese Restaurant in Takapuna.This place had..."
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"Incredible restaurant! You kind of have to look at little bit for this one because it is somewhat hidden away with a tiny little entrance. The food..."
Tom
"This place is one of the busiest places I’ve been to in a long while! And it’s definitely worth it!! The service here is great and everyone is..."
Louise
"Hard to find any faults ,stopped by 2 /5 /2018 at 9pm and made very welcome .Service very fast and food amazing .Worth the money but most importantly..."
Mark
"I love the presentation of the food, the place was decorated really nicely and most importantly the food is really good and..."
Sharon Ngai
"Surprisingly good that I stumbled upon this nice little place. Well worth the money,great presentation and friendly service. Highly recommend this..."
Tan.ned
"Service was fast and efficient Got takeaway of dynamite roll which was absolutely delicious, heaps of filling and presented beautifully..."
Nina
"I enjoyed a dinner here with about 10 friends from work. Service was outstanding!!! We had an amazing welcome. I felt like I was on a holiday. I had..."
Lisa McDonnell
"WOW. These guys are incredible! The food is mind blowing, from quality to colour, consistency and everything in between, I was more than impressed!..."
Cheyenne T
"Excellent food and service. The food tastes great and is presented beautifully. The staff attentive. It's a busy place though, so make sure you book..."
Maree
"Charming rustic interior, buzzing, happy atmosphere and really lovely food. The chefs present each plate beautifully. The little extras like the hot..."
Fiona Lane
"This would have to be our favourite restaurant!! The food is consistently great! (we always have Kyo-Ya delight) And the service is always..."
Tascha
"Great restaurant. Haven't been here in years, but recently visited and it hasn't changed. Really friendly staff and amazing food. I'll definitely go..."
Stu
"I like their Katsu Don.  It comes with the right mix of runny eggs with marinated pork cutlets.  Its lunch box is not bad either.  Not the best..."
Lmrliu74
"Absolutely love this place. Have been here twice in the last few weeks and have had a great experience both times. The staff are lovely and the food..."
Macky
"Great food, fast friendly service and always fresh. Last night we shared the that sting platter which consisted of a good selection of all the faves...."
Semanie Cato
"I love going to this place for a quick lunch. Food is well presented and yummy. We have been here many times and have never had any issues. As a..."
Iain
"Very authentic Japanese food, beautifully presented and delicious. The only complaint I have is that you do really need to book. The restaurant isnt..."
C F
"Great service as expected from a Japanese restaurant. Quite busy even after 8pm given the street is fairly quiet.Best dish for the night is..."
Updn
"I love this place. It isn't flashy in decor, it is quite Japanese traditional, lots of wood, but the food is great. The presentation and quality..."
Kiwi888
"good food when we went there for a simple family dinner. ordered a dinner box, a kids meal, and a sushi and sashimi set. service was slow somehow and..."
Tracy Alloway
"Went to last lunch for the two persons. The meals were divine – the sashimi n sushi was fresh, the flavours of our delight ,teriyaki chicken were..."
Ryu L
"A MUST-DINE if you are looking for authentic Japanese food in Taka.By far the best Japanese restaurant for us. Our favourite is their..."
Jade Lim
"This place is awesome! I would recommend that you head here if your wanting yummy, affordable, decent sized meals! Staff are lovely, food is great,..."
Rose Christian
"Id really give the place 4.5 stars if that was an option.Lovely, authentic, interesting warm interior, (air con in summer), genuine empathy..."
Martin Todd
"This is such a magnificent place! Had kyo ya dinner special and it was really amazing. Although the place is a bit crowded - should make booking all..."
Michelle
"Having lived in Japan for ten years, I thought the taste was very authentic, just like eating in Japan. The decor was very interesting, and it seemed..."
Steve
"This is by far my favourite sushi restaurant in all of Auckland! The food is always amazing and made to order, very fresh sashimi, gorgeous..."
LaLa
"Kyo Ya is our 'local' Japanese restaurant. We love Japanese food and have tried many (often more expensive) Japanese restaurants around Auckland. Our..."
Toni East
"Kyo Ya is our local Japanese restaurant and we've been dining there as a family for the past three years.Our experience has always been..."
Jojo
"Lovely restaurant, nice appearance and very polite friendly staff. I had entree, main and shared a dessert and everything was excellent. The food..."
Kylie
"I took my Girlfriend and x2 Auntys for Dinner on the 11/02/2008. The weather was very humid so it was very refreshing to find they had Air..."
Nick
"I like Kyo Ya. I have been eating here regularly for over 7 years since they first started and it has always been my best Japanese experience on the..."
James Blackwood
"Great food, great service, five..."
Ryan
"The food is really delicious. Service is reasonably quick. and staff are friendly and helpful. The portions could be a big larger..."
Mansour Ganji
"The place is nice with very welcoming and organised staff. The wait time, however, was a bit long. Not the staff don’t tell you, but still… The..."
Soheil Bakhshi
"The best Japanese food we had in Auckland. The portions were generous with great presentation. The staff are very nice..."
Elica Mehr
"The vibe of the restaurant has a perfect balance for dinner and socialising. Food is great, fresh sashimi. I can still taste the fat of the salmon..."
Aiman Hazziq
"We had a lovely dinner here. All the food was very tasty and even though they were understaffed the service was good. Highly..."
Jason Durey
"Authentic Japanese taste and plates are beautifully presented. Love their open kitchen design where you will be able to view how your food is..."
H RY
"This Takapuna Japanese restaurant is very good 👍 The food selection is wide and caters for most taste buds. Prices and middle of the road not..."
Graeme Wooller
"Such an amazing experience here. Everything was tasty and well presented. Staff were attentive and friendly. Just consider booking a table as it can..."
June C
"I ordered Lunch Special of two choices. Teriyaki Beef and Karaage Chicken. Heavenly..."
CF Sutrisno
"Authentic Japanese food with reasonable prices and great dinner sets which offer little bits of different things. The fish is fresh as can be, the..."
Angelica Jones
"Kyo-ya in Takapuna has long been a favourite of ours .We recently enjoyed a lunch with friends and, as always, the food was delicious. Our waitperson..."
Paul Toohey
"Beautifully presented, very tasty Japanese food. We had Dinner box and Kyo-ya delight - both great, plenty of food..."
Olga Dodd
"we ate lunch there today. Great food presentation very fresh sashimi. But the service need to keep it up..."
MARK MA
"Absolutely fantastic Japanese food! Fresh crispy just mouth watering goodness! Will definitely be back, great Japanese..."
John Lee
"Food tastes great and at a very good price - I would recommend ordering the lunch special. Staff are friendly and service is great. The restaurant is..."
shing yan
"Friendly staff and food was excellent value and quality. Highly..."
Stephen Tan
"Food is yummy but potion is good for small appetite..."
Julie Chiu
Sakebar Nippon - Takapuna
86/100 (700 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Bacon
Edamame
yakisoba
Yakitori
sake
Grilled Squid
Karaage chicken
Chicken Karaage
Teriyaki Eel on Rice
Tempura
Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly
Okonomiyaki
Yam Yam Prawn
Fried Rice
Squid Leg
Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
Aburi Salmon Sushi
Spicy Tuna & Avo
Donut and Brownie
Agedashi Eggplant
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Authentic Japanese sake bar, the staff service super friendly, the drum beats to welcome guests was interesting, waiter and waitress also dressed up..."
Rex Chen
"Monday..."
Wholeworldgems
"Cute little restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Love the ambience and really does give you that Sake bar feel. There was plenty of variety on the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Wonderfully warm atmosphere, fabulous food, very reasonably priced, attentive friendly staff, LOVED LOVED it. We will be back...."
Shar Ellis
"Absolutely amazing food, yummy and very prompt. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Limited options for wine...."
Jesse Greenslade
"I always lived in Northshore but funny how I’ve never been to this restaurant, so we dined here on a Saturday night. Because we didn’t make a..."
Jonathan Chau
"Me and my wife will never ever get tired of the Japanese cuisine the combination of its simplicity and delicate flavours is just impeccable we..."
Ang Sarap
"Friendly staff and amazing food for a wonderful night!!Sake is really awesome!!Must try hot sake in the winter~Service is excellent!!Next time want..."
Ling-Chen Fang
"Authentic Japanese Restaurant. Loved everything that we ordered. The place has a very nice ambiance. The Salmon Sashimi is my favorite. It is so..."
Jinky Jimenez Cruz
"We popped in here after our Milford to Takapuna beach walk. It was a Monday but this place was busy!! They were very accommodating to us as we..."
Tina
"This is such a great, casual Japanese restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Fantastic and friendly staff, yummy food and fabulous atmosphere. We’ve..."
C
"Wow! what a fun experience. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was fun, bold and lovely. The food and Sake were Devine.  Coming here has made..."
Rebecca
"Great food great people. This is must visit place in Takapuna. Very authentic Japanese food and many choices, and you will feel Japan here. Of course..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Very good service and warm welcome when you come in the store.Available seats on Friday nights, foods were coming fast and very strong Japanese style..."
Jialin Cui
"Love the fun vibe in this place – every time an order is placed they bang the gong. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Although, can get..."
Caroline Barrett
"Staff are so welcoming && the food is always delicious. I had #TeryakiChickenOnRice tonight && it was freaking amazing. I highly recommend Nippon,..."
Savanna Marsters
"I went for diner:) great place for sashimi. Ordered sashimi boat. Roll, okonomiyaki, nigiri, tadaki(?), beer n takoyaki. Was good especially..."
Alice In New Zealand
"We were pleasantly surprised by this Japanese restaurant we stumbled on. It was a busy Sunday lunch time. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Food was..."
Nancy Ho
"Came here for date night! Atmosphere pretty good! Fun to dine in as they allow us to play little lucky game at the end of the meal to win some price!..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Great fun, loud environment. Awesome for groups. Yummy food and great selection. Meat is always cook great and good for veges options. Very friendly..."
Riley
"Amazing food and atmosphere! Will definitely be returning and that’s not only because we won a free tempura voucher on the awesome spinning wheel!..."
Caitlin McKeown
"Super fun atmosphere for a large group and great patient service from the staff. Food was delicious, I recommend the sashimi and salads over the deep..."
Dale
"Me and 3 went here after our friend had booked and asked for a quiet area. As soon as we entered we could feel the vibrancy of the place! We were..."
Liz Rouse
"This restaurant is crazy amazing! I come here all the time, the staff are so amazing, Saki and Mako are so friendly and cool! And as it was my..."
Alex Connor
"Haru is a lovely girl who work at sakebar. Food are very delicious and desert is great and tasty. We quite enjoy this restaurant. Highly recommend..."
Frank
"Amazing place, the service is great it's like being in Japan. I love their gyoza and all the yakitoris. They have a good range of traditional drinks...."
Natalia
"Lovely evening. Food was great, worth the wait. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Love when they bang the drum on your way out and welcome you when..."
Monique Botha
"Excellent food! Decent service could be more attentive considering the restaurant wasn't too busy but good food nonetheless :)Kind of pricey but..."
Tan.ned
"Two of us Friday night for dinner. First time here had read the reviews so knew what to expect!!! Lots of noise loud music nd lively atmosphere...."
Bubbsie Jones
"I had heard a lot of good reviews about this place, and finally had the chance to try it. And booooy! It did not disappoint. They offer a range of..."
Melanie Wang
"So our regular fav Japanese restaurant in freemans bay was booked out so we took our chances and having gone past this place a few times decided to..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"I love this place, it has got signs up saying opens from 5pm but we went there for Sunday lunch. Fab food, great atmosphere! Love the greeting and..."
Deb Ross
"Went on a Friday night and was seated immediately. The atmosphere is great with a nice interior. Food tastes really good and is reasonably priced,..."
Jamie An
"Such a fun environment to dine if your into a social atmosphere. food was good and found the staff attentive and friendly. Will definitely..."
Bryony Taylor
"Such a good vibe when you walk into this place! Service is really good and when you order the food, it arrives super quick. My partner and I like to..."
Jessica
"Dined here with my partner for lunch, it was pretty quiet & most people were dining at the sushi train section, we decided to order off the full..."
Sarah S
"went with two friends. fried rice a bit salty. sushi good. soup good. service good. will come again definitely. close to the cinema. convenient...."
Vanessa Zhang
"It's been one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland for a long time. Great food, awesome staff..really fun place to go to! When I go to..."
Emily J
"Fun place Nice fresh sushi and a great variety Staff are friendly and helpful happy to make whatever you desire sushi wiseWould go..."
Richard J
"This is hands down my favorite Japanese restaraunt, everything from them yelling greeting when you walk in to the seats you sit on feel authentic...."
Angel
"First time here after workmates raved about it. My mouth was watering just thinking about it. Loved the vibe, the staff are fantastic. The food..."
Carla
"Fabulous place to eat at. it's really fun, loud, happy with great staff working there who really make you feel at home.  We love the food - service..."
Bernadette Ryan
"Sandbar Nippon Restaurant is a firm favourite of mine. Often. I'll take my girlfriend out to dinner and we'll dine here. The experience is always..."
Frazer Noble
"The best japanese restaurant I've ever been to in Auckland. The staff's hospitality is awesome, food quality is good. I brought a friend there on his..."
Ricky Tjahyadi
"First time here.Nice food with the average price of Japanese dishes.It takes me to 60$ to fill up my tummy lol . Just a..."
Akkarpark Iam-Opas
"Best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to! The entertainment, service and quality of food is just outstanding! Winning free springrolls from the..."
Priscilla Khang
"As soon as you walk through the restaurants door, you're greeted with banging drums, shouting, chanting and everything loud. And it's fantastic. It's..."
Fridayu
"Sakebar is our go-to date night dinner. The food here is so good, always get the chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu and a creme brulee. I love the..."
Chloe Davy
"Great fun, great food, great service. What a fabulous experience from the time you walk into the restaurant until you pay the bill. It's almost a..."
Raspberry Beret
"First visit to Sakebar Takapuna on 29/1/16. I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. On arrival we had a very warm and energetic welcome from all of the..."
Darren Jay
"Best japanese I've had in Auckland! Authentic dishes, AMAZING ambience, unique interior decor, excellent service (had a waitress voluntarily explain..."
Jasmine Chai
"My new favourite japanese resto. So authentic and food are so yum. Price is reasonable for the food and so as for the japanese beers. I recommend..."
Toru Tres
"It's hard to see what this place is like from standing on the the street, but once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. The wooden interior adds..."
HJ
"Good service and good food. Selection was great as well. We ordered Chicken Katsu, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, mixed sushi, Gyoza and all were..."
Quattro Alas
"Favourite Japanese in Auckland. Bit higher in price than your average, but you get what you pay for. Can be a little loud at times but it creates a..."
Torrance Merkle
"There is very little I need to say about this japanese gem. All the other reviews speak for itself. If your not familiar with dining out and paying..."
Jean-Pierre Lahausse De Lalouviere
"Been there a number of times,it's not a top choice for Japanese food,but good enough for north shore people.Good service and food was yummy.My..."
Yang Emily
"I was a little hesitant to walk in here, but boy was I glad we did. I love how they bang on the drum and cheer whenever someone walks in. Fast..."
C Carr
"Without a doubt the best Japanese restaurant I have been to in Auckland. Service throughout the night was excellent, and the food was absolutely..."
Andrew
"Food was wonderful here. First time at a Japanese place and it was just yummy! Staff were super friendly and atmosphere was really fun. Bit loud for..."
Rachael Louise Baker
"Fun! We dine here at least every 3 months knowing that it's going to be noisey and bustling with happy faces! we've got to know our favourite dishes..."
Vyvie Kyle
"Located on ANZAC Road, in Takapuna CBD. Easy to get car park as it is next to a large car park. The restaurant is very warm. Whenever..."
Cindy Ong
"Awesome atmosphere, yummy food and great prices! I love teriyaki chicken, and it's pretty spot on. GREAT for dates if you don't want a quiet..."
Monique P
"Amazing atmosphere, great food, timely service! Perfect for an impromptu dinner out...."
Cazza Holland
"By far the best Japanese restaurant on the shore. Food is excellent, staff are excellent, decor fun (ask nicely and you might get to beat the..."
Kiwi888
"We went there at 5PM and practically had the place to ourselves for an hour and then it really filled up. The service was great and the food was..."
Jeanne Brown
"this is the best sake bar on the shore possibly the whole of Auckland...warm greeting on arrival and when you leave...a++++ for the service and..."
Terror
"We went to Sake Bar Nippon for a birthday celebration on Wednesday and found the restaurants decorations gave a great atmosphere and the staff did..."
Delyse Lundie
"Went to Sake Bar yesterday night for a team celebration dinner with colleagues and we had a great experience.The greeting is really..."
Terry Holt
"We will be back for more. A really enjoyable experience,the service and food was truly great and being next to the car park was a bonus. Simply a..."
Forster
"Had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant last night. We ordered lots of meals to share and weren't disappointed with any of them, they were all..."
C Brown
"My favourite dish here, was the mouth-watering char-scallop nigiri sushi. I've never tasted anything like it! (2 pieces for 8 dollars, was worth..."
Liz Winstone
"A very relaxing sakebar. The food are delicious, and the environment is very chill and nice for friends and family gatherings! Staff are friendly and..."
Daisy H
"First time trying the Takapuna branch. Have been to the Epsom branch before and that was great. The inside was really nice and we got sit in one of..."
Wilson Shum
"First time here, although it is an absolute institution of dining in Takapuna. It’s definitely a locals restaurant, for those who know. It’s..."
Egor Petrov
"First time dining in and the experience and service is great! Food is amazing, delicious, authentic and worth to come..."
Faye O
"First time visiting the Sake bar here, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. As vegetarian we definitely have a good selection of..."
Gilliane Jean Marie
"Authentic Japanese place. They even had the white girl? who worked there speaking Japanese. Beautiful food. Highly..."
Gerard Sullivan
"Been here a few times and always impressed with the food and service. All the staff are friendly especially Mikki. Good place to have family dinner..."
MW Goh
"Great Japanese place. Surprisingly there's bacon in quite a few of the dishes... The Spicy Sauce they use on the Sushi is darn tasty. There's an..."
Malcolm Young
"Out Favorite Japanese Restaurant ♥️ Thank you for keeping top quality food and service as..."
Isla Takahashi
"My go to at least once a week for the last 1000 years, this is really a good place to eat in Takapuna, rarely a bad meal and always nice, very polite..."
Mark Maiden
"Amazing place with great crowd and ambiance. Food is good, nothing exceptional. Good variety in menu to try and good quality of food n service...."
Deeksha Nanaiah
"Love this restaurant. Amazing food and excellent services. The restaurant was so busy. Will come back..."
mjn205
"Amazing service and food came out very fast. The staff were super friendly and the food was amazing!! I would definitely come back here..."
Zelidd
"Cool atmosphere and authentic Japanese izakaya style. Seatings was nice, great staff. Food was excellent. Highly..."
Vi Duc Phan
"The selection of dishes are great pairing for the alcoholic drinks...it is a sakebar after all. The serving are like tapas...so you can definitely..."
M S
"Good vibe, good..."
Sarah Li
Daikoku Takapuna
84/100 (983 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Been there countless times and never disappoint. Food is always on point. Great service and awesome experience watching the chef showing off..."
HQ
"If you haven’t been to a teppanyaki restaurant then you should do this at least once in your lifetime, while the food may be good, you are not..."
Ang Sarap
"Very good meal.....never..."
Te Hauoterangi Dickson
"I had dinner here few months ago, I had a very nice day!The food was so good and also our chef's performance was amazing!Service was good..."
Emma
"Good food and still keeping their standard. It's more comfortable with some social distancing...."
CocoOnFire
"One of the waitress who was talking order needs more training, we felt like we were being rushed and any questions we had were met with curt sharp..."
Jenny Wang
"It is very tasty, especially wagyu beef. We use the zomato gold, just half price to eat wagyu beef, great. I highly recommend this restaurant, you..."
Weiming Tang
"Awesome service, lovely food and have to say the food smell is not as bad as before. The lunch special is very good size portion. Using zomato gold..."
BetterTogether
"This place is a must try for a tepanyaki experience! The chef will definitely give you a good show while having your meals! The flavour is okay and..."
Pam Gaddi
"Great place , great novelty. We go here for lunch regularly. It is always good and enjoyable...."
Harry Larry
"We came in here without reservation just over 6pm and got a table straight away with 5 other people. Dinner was delicious. I mean... meat, seafood..."
Jonathan Chau
"I had my birthday dinner here. It isn’t the first time to dine here and I had lunch here couples of time. We ordered sumo steak set and Splash set,..."
Joyce Tsang
"The cooking show was very entertaining, the fire blast was also really cool. It is unlikely that you are able see the cook food in front of you, so..."
Xia Wu
"Good place. Different chiefs have different styles but the performances are not perfect. Food great lunch menu is better even if you are zomato gold..."
Hao Chang
"Food, staff and experience two thumbs up!! I will be back for sure. Their steak OMG melts in your mouth and their Yum Yum sauce is amazing :)..."
Jill Keren Querubin
"What a wonderful dinner with my girl friend here. Actually this is the first date of us and we have a good experience of dining in a Japanese style..."
Eat And Run
"We decided to come to daikoku as we love japanese... we now have a slight addiction to daikoku. I always want to go back because I love the humor and..."
Nicole Monique
"Nice foods, nice service.However, we used two Zomato Golds, instead of discount on the 2nd and 4th most expensive meals, the restaurant just..."
Maria Wong
"Quite pricey without zomato gold.The food was really nice and the performance they put on was enjoyable, but a bit awkward if you don't get into..."
Dom Park
"I love this place, especially now that they are doing zomato gold! The chefs are really friendly and funny... I love the prawns in yum yum sauce!..."
Chelsea Farley [CHEL8858 For Zomato Gold]
"Very good service, food was fantastic. We had the wagu beef which also comes with other dishes. Very pleasant experience with the chef. Would..."
Anna Wong
"Food was good. Ordered fish and teriyaki chicken. I prefer the fish. Good value for money. Lots of lunch special deals plus weekend special..."
Becky Kuang
"Fun vibe, it's really dinner and a show - all of the food was melt in your mouth delicious! Call ahead to book a time, as they need a nearly full..."
Tasty Morsel
"This is one of the best teppanyaki I have been to. Good size portions and a selection of set menu of meat, seafood and vegetables. Fun entertainment..."
J Delicieux
"I am a Japanese food lover.  I really like wayu beef. It is tasted quite soft and juicy. It is totally different from normal steak. In addition the..."
Wanzi Xiao
"we visited Daikoku for celebrating my friend’s birthday. The greatest chef, Tetsu did a great performance for us . His talking is fun, juggling is..."
Mu
"Always nice teppanyaki with chuuchuu train n it's friends. Also yum yum sauce (the perfect one), finished by this drawing. TETSU SAN, you are..."
Dewi S
"Great experience, friendly staff with a very personal touch. Food was incredible and fresh with a great comedic side to the evening due to the humour..."
Bradley Pivac
"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceVery good Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant in..."
곰정안
"Good service, nice staff, wonderful presentation and the chef very talented to Performance cooking. In the end the chef write a happy birthday in..."
Pinky
"Was a fun night and the food was good, although our chef seemed new and accidentally splashed a reasonable amount of hot oil on the man next to us..."
Kirsti Hogan
"Absolutely LOVE this place. Food is delicious, staff are amazing, the show they put on is flawless. Definitely worth the money! We had Yu as our chef..."
Zara Morrison
"Fantastic value for money. We had their head chef Tetsu by chance and he was amazing. Very funny, extremely skilled and polite. We will definitely be..."
Daniel Bell
"Food is yummy as usual, staff is enthusiastic about Teppanyaki food. The kids are excited about the chef’s show-flame on. Kids menu comes in a cute..."
Flora
"Very friendly service and great value for the amount of food you get. We enjoyed the whole experience. This last sentence is just to fulfill the..."
Patrick O'Hara
"I went for dinner wi my hubby for my birthday. Its definitely worth the visit. everything good. wagyu steak tasted so yum. the upgraded fried rice is..."
Vanessa Zhang
"Love this place, we eat here often. Best prawns with yum yum sauce. Excellent service. Great for the family. Kids love watching the chef cook. We..."
Chelsea
"Awesome little spot! Very authentic Japanese teppanyaki restaurant with a very friendly and happy team! The food was well prepared, the artistry..."
Simone Press
"Great food and service. Especially Nicky who did our teppan for our table was funny and showed off some of his teppan skills. It was enjoyable to..."
Yeonie Jeong
"[Dinner] 🇳🇿Daikoku Teppanyaki - 156 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand(Booking in advance..."
Kevin Harland
"Very nice experience to see the food cooked right at our table ~ the taste is A+ highly recommended for group visit or even solo to cheer ourselves..."
Ayat Shakib
"Always my go to place when i after Japanese! Food is always very good as is the service, it can become a bit of a theatrical thing so if your after..."
Isaac Valach
"It was a very entertaining evening. Great for kids or people who like a performance. The food was good, portions a bit small for the menfolk in my..."
Tammy Ockerse
"It is really cool to see tham cook the food in front of you. And if you want to go there get sutff from there compo..."
Rudina
"Amazing food and service. Very quick to provide beverages and appetisers and the chef was very entertaining. Best steak I’ve had in a..."
Janelle Callaghan
"Lovely place. Great customer service. Enjoyed the hospitality and will definitely be coming back here again. Special thanks to miki, our chef..."
Adline Shandil
"Love teppanyaki, and this place sets the bar for my teppanyaki taste. I’ve been here 2 twice and each time it hits the spot. Garlic prawn with yum..."
The Gastronomist
"AMAZING! Loved my night at Daikoku tonight. Best Daikoku on the shore by far 👌 I had the fish fillet and it was cooked to perfection, melted in my..."
Ana95
"Great view of Takapuna love there lunch special ! Personal chef that cooks for you and he was very entertaining. Would definitely go back..."
Matiria KC
"Yummy food，great service！We went there on Sunday，so there were a few customers in the restaurant. No other people sat in our table，so the..."
Min Zhuang
"Loved it here. Delicious food and doesn't break the bank. Very entertaining as well :) yum yum sauce on everything!! I recommend going with a big..."
Victoria Taua
"Gorgeous place with amazing service, a chef makes everything right in front of you! Delicious plates aswell that are quickly and well-presented...."
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"came for lunch the workers were lovely and funny also it was a great experience, i was worried about eating the prawns as i am pregnant but they were..."
Lauren Jennett
"The meal was very good and the chef makes the night. The theatrics involved in the preparation and cooking make it a fun experience, a little pricy..."
Nick The Greek
"Awesome restaurant with such amazing staff. Food is delicious and I love their flaming technique. Worth the money. Will be coming back..."
Aira B Holland
"Awesome restaurant! Such a great experience, I would highly recommend to anyone. Went with a large group, and the only downside was the wait but we..."
Bbear
"Came here a couple of Fridays ago for lunch. There were only two other diners when we arrived but the place filled up over the hour we were there. We..."
Kerryj
"pretty good the service is alright though the atmosphere is quite dark and gloomy. It is quite hot as well and the food isn't amazing amazing its..."
Rose
"I would love to go back to this place again some time. Affordable lunch menu, food being cooked in front of you and if the chef is in the mood, then..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"Been here a few times for lunch. Short and sweet. I like it alot. Nothing over the top or fancy. Just Daikoku. Your chosen protein (beef, chicken or..."
Lemonslimesoranges
"The food here is absolutely amazing and it is very entertaining to watch the chefs cook your food right in front of you. They also did things such as..."
Tessa
"Love this place. We go as often as the wallet let's us. Love the salad dressing, miso soup and prawns, omgosh the prawns....so good. Very very..."
Chelsea M
"Been dinner once and it was amazing. But lunch is ridiculously delicious. Can't stop thinking about their salad the miso soup. It is super affordable..."
Chrisca Tipace
"Love this place. If your not a fan of that yum-yum sauce or you havent tried it yet then your missing out on the whole experience of dai-koku hehe...."
D
"Fun and interactive with some great food but looking a little aged. If this place had a little spruce up, maybe add a few changes (due to much of it..."
Asad Naseem
"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant, the fact that they cook your meal in front of you makes it very entertaining. Food never disappoints me and..."
Emma
"Been here a number of times and always enjoy my meals. Always try get the early bird special where you dine before 730 mon-fri to get a cheaper rate...."
Lucy Doran
"Had our work do here. We were a bit late seated due to team members turning up late. However we were all quickly seated between two tables.Out..."
Mary Underwood
"Great show by the chef. We kinda waited a bit coz our chef is still doing the other table. But was a good service and a decent meal. Bit pricey but..."
Jb Buen
"This place is awesome!Dinner and a show!The chefs are adorable and very talentedfood is great and the atmosphere is just..."
Trayc C
"Great value for the basic lunch special. $13.80 gets you salad, Miso soup, a choice of steak or chicken or fish with cooked veg and ice-cream. Love..."
Marianne
"Had such an awesome experience, the chefs definately kept you entertained. The food was very nice couldn't have asked for better. Thank you very..."
Leanne Ashby
"For what ever reason we only ever dine here on a Sunday night, we have only ever had good experiences here, good tasty food, a little bit on the..."
Hamish Collins
"Well - this restaurant is actually a family favourite - especially for birthdays or special treats. We haven't had any bad experiences here - and..."
Shady
"Best food, atmosphere and customer service I have ever had. Prices are extremely reasonable for a dinner and a show. I highly recommend this for a..."
Natasha Kristoffersen-Tuck
"Love the ambience, love the showmanship of the guys at the Tepanyaki stoves... food was great and service was fine. However, there is limited choice..."
EatingBuddy
"My niece introduced me to this restaurant and I totally loved it, the experience was great the food was even better to the point that I took my whole..."
Tracie Tepania
"My family and I love this place, we hope it never closes or moves, we especially enjoy the lunch special because its so reasonable. My fav are the..."
Treena
"good lunch special, nice flavour and spectacle of the tepan yaki. would go back, nice..."
Henward
"this place is one of the best restraunts ive been to. the service was amazing and the meal was even better. i enjoyed the show put on by the chef. as..."
Georgia
"I went there recently for a birthday so there was about 10 of us, we couldn't all sit together which was a bit disappointing as the tables cater for..."
Raewyn Lummis
"Cant get enough, Sunday lunch is a..."
Mark
"Alot of fun. Good food worth the..."
Lee Henderson
"Delicious food. Amazing atmosphere. Great experience. The staff were so..."
Teta Fanualelei
"The chef was amazing and the entertainment during cooking was fabulous. The crayfish was delicious, best cray I've had in years. The veges, prawns,..."
Debbie Yates
"Great service treat values and tasty food. Lots of choice from Beef to fish, the idea of a chef cook in front of you emails noval even as a repeat..."
J H
"Their yum-yum sauce (for the prawns) have not changed for 20 years. My favorite goes to the prawns. Good for get-together and kids, the chopping..."
Monica Cheng
"Great experience thanks to the chef, very funny and confident. We had steak, prawns and chicken served with carrots, courgettes and onions. All very..."
Matthew Hansen
"Coco was AMAZING!! Best experience ever. We’ll be back. Thanks Coco for the most amazing experience - “don’t panic, it’s..."
Carike Erasmus
"Headed out for a nice Friday evening meal. Very relaxed, funny and professional chefs. Flavourful food and a show. How can you go wrong. Great for..."
Richard Surkus
"Great night out, great entertainment while cooking...."
Chris Fitzpatrick
"I've been here countless of times and still am keen to go again. Best price, entertainment, quality and quantity ratio. Always bring friends and..."
Ali Alsaffaf
"Wonderful experience. Great entertainment of the chef cooking the food right in front of you. Food is delicious, and so is the warm sake. Really..."
Leigh Bishop
"The best 'Teppan-Yaki' (chefs cook on Hot grill directly in front of you) style restaurant. Super delish options available - my fave splash n meadow..."
Matapouri Mermaid
"Owned by the Japanese, food was ok. Different chiefs have different styles of plays and entertains. However most of the times hey do make bobos. You..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"The guy cooking for us lost control of utensils whilst doing tricks, accidentally threw a bowl of soup at me and my nephew and portions were..."
Sione Tee
"Went for lunch in the week. Table was a bit squashy with 10 of us. Food was super well priced and the chef and interactive and did some cool tricks...."
Lauren Ladewig
Narita Japanese Restaurant
75/100 (15 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Oysters tempura
"Good food. Loved the okonomiyaki and the chilli salad ( secret menu ) overall great restaurant..."
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