Japanese restaurant in Auckland

“It's like stepping into a little pocket of Japan. I really enjoy the slower pace of this place. And ordering a few things at a time. They have a top 5 recommended skewers list, and I'd have to second it. The only other thing I'd add is the beef tongue and the grilled rice balls. The latter has such an interesting texture when grilled. The karaage is also a classic must have, as well as the beef tataki. I've also tried the gingko nuts and it's quite the interesting flavour and texture - worth trying once. Though Google tells me I shouldn't eat more than 7 of these nuts in a day... Great sake and classic Japanese beer options. And a very cosy ambience. If you're not a big group, would recommend sitting by the kitchen. Always fun to watch them grill.”

“Great deals for sushi everyday. Taste and portion size was really good. Tried salmon and California roll one.”

“I have been going to Yoshi Sushi for years. The sushi is the best sushi in East Auckland. I also love that everything is made fresh on the spot so I am still able to eat this sushi while pregnant, The owners are so accommodating around this as well. I absolutely recommend!”

Pine Harbour Eatery leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach with tidy execution. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Serve sizes show solid value.

“For a sushi chain, this place is excellent. Sushi chef is ready to make to order, he and the team provide a friendly service too. Lovely seating area. Plenty of parking. Lots of options to fit your tastebuds. Make sure to pickup chopsticks though, they don't assume you want them so you need to pack them in yourself.”

“Stopped in just passing through.. I am sad I don’t live out these parts, this is the best sushi I’ve tasted and great value!”

“Excellent Don Buri I have been coming and eating her for ten years . The best coffee ever had on Lincoln Road food wonderful.”

“Delicious sushi, and with so much flavour variety you don't see anywhere else! Tastes fresh, would highly recommend.”

“Love the aesthetics. Food is hearty and reminds me of home. Would recommend dining in here for lunch! Especially with friends!”

“Spicy crispy chicken on rice is very tasty.”

“This is a small Sushi bar. Because of size the best choice is to order ahead and get them to make to order. They do all the classic Japanese meals and will make pretty much anything to order. They do have a cabinet selection of pick your own but often run low so look up on there website what you feel like and order ahead to save on time. All very yummy made with love and care. They have a few tables and bench seating to eat onsite. Good takeaway packaging to eat where you like.”

“We ordered - chicken bento box - miso ramen - salmon lover sushi platter - yuzu fruit tea (cold) Staff was friendly and quick. I have never had chicken sushi before, so I was very surprised. The Bento box was great and very filling. We also had the Octopus balls and pork Gyoza as appetizers, they did not disappoint. I would venture to guess everything on their menu is amazing. Definitely worth the stop!”

“Love this place! The couple os so sweet and friendly. Always very welcoming. The food always taste so fresh. This is my favorite sushi spot.”

“Great place for Korean food - we loved it! You get a really good variety of sided served with your dishes too which was nice. The service could be a little more friendly but still would reccomend. Good quality for the cost.”

“Best Katsubi out of all the ones I've been to! And I've tried a lot of them! They are so generous with the portions and the staff is so incredibly friendly! Definitely a must try”

“Apr 2022: This a nice and causy place, with much variety. The sushi is good, not fancy, and not superb. The prices are decent. 2021: I had a tasty Salomon sandwich and miso soup. The prices are surprisingly cheap.”

“Been about a year maybe nearly 2 years since I've been here. But they are still great. Also I thought I'd share the menu too”

“Authentic Japanese ramen although I’ve never been but imagined this is what it would be like. As soon as we stepped in greeted by all staff including the chef’s. Service was attentive and food services quick. Food was really delicious and couldn’t fault the entire experience.”

“Clean and tidy lovely staff amazing sushi”

“Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Lots of options to choose from including chicken, fish, and veggie options. There is a fridge of beverages to purchase and additional seating in the back. The sushi I wanted was not available but they made it quickly for me and it was delicious. No complaints here. Additional notes.. limited parking on site, may have to park in the garage around the back .”

“Price and portion are both reasonable, and the food was excellent. Food was served a little slow but that makes sense considering how busy they were. Recommended!!”

“This place is a gem. We ordered share plates (edamame, chicken katsu, tempura veges and okinomiyaki) followed by Japanese ice cream. All were prepared very nicely and were delicious. Service was efficient and friendly even though the hard working staff were quite busy. The whole place reminded us of small restaurants in Japan. We wish there was somewhere similar near where we live.”

“Food is amazing here, had the salmon sushi roll, popcorn chicken, and soy garlic fried chicken. All delicious, best sushi I’ve had so far in Auckland! Just wish they did fried chicken combos. Staff are incredibly friendly.”

“Great taste and fresh. Main aunty is pretty angry and likes to yell at her workers in Japanese but that adds to the vibe of the place”

“Was at a birthday party and they ordered Bian sushi! The rice was really really nice. Really enjoyed it! We finished it like it was nothing! Yum nom nom”

“Today I recommend this shop to everyone. It is a treasure shop with conveyor belt sushi. The ingredients are fresh and the service attitude is super good. It is recommended to call in advance to make a reservation on weekends, otherwise you will have to wait a little longer. It is so delicious. I will come again next time.”

“This place is really great, and I have had an awesome experience and will probably be coming back soon. The atmosphere is cozy and pretty, and the service is friendly and helpful. I had vegetarian dishes like the vegetarian giozas and the tofu salad and found them very delicious, and the people I ate with had foods that contained meat such as the pork belly and the tiger prawns, and they enjoyed them a lot as well. We also had the Hiuse Sundae, and we loved it. It contained a new and interesting type of food which we had never tried before like the matcha ice cream, the black sesame ice cream and the yukimi daifuku, and it was so different than any dessert I've ever had, it was so great. My personal favourite dessert was the sweet, hot banana and chocolate spring roll. In short, this place is fantastic, it was a great experience and I warmly recommend it.”

“Very good sushi. Don't worry about the 1 star ratings they don't know what they are talking about.”

“Bloody tasty bowl of ramen! The pork was melt-in-your-mouth good and the broth had heaps of flavour. Would happily come back for another”

“Good food, w ehad set menu dinner. Fresh sashimi, sushi, beef tataki so good. Chicken teriyaki had good flavor and wings were crispy”