Japanese restaurant in Auckland

“The sushi is always fresh, flavourful, and beautifully made. Service is fast, friendly, and the atmosphere feels cozy and welcoming. Definitely one of my favourite sushi spots”

“Great service and mouth-watering, authentic Japanese food! We ordered the vegetable tempura, katsu, tuna sashimi, and squid ink udon — and loved every dish. Nothing disappointed. Everything was beautifully presented with authentic flavours. Despite the busy atmosphere, our food and drinks arrived quickly, and the waitstaff were attentive and efficient.”

“food was SO good. everything was good. shocked by how good the fries were - absolutely jaw dropping. everything on the dessert menu is such a slay - my fave was the sesame ice cream. lovely ambience, had a lovely dining experience. photo attached for proof that everything was DEVOURED”

“For a small 'fast food' sushi store, this one is my favorite. A bit pricey, but the quality, size, and flavour of their sushi definitely makes up for it. This place is now one of my favs!!!!”

“Been going here for about five years. The best suishi around bar non, their tuna & avocado roll, & salmon avocado rolls are the absolute best there is no comparison. They make incredible Udon too, when they're closed I'm always so disappointed with other sushi places. Try them, you wont regret it, seriously!”

“Super friendly staff, a great selection of food and the food is amazing 10/10”

“Best sushi on the north shore everything is so fresh and they have a huge variety of Sushi. They cook Bento bowls on demand and really great prices”

“Ordered for a family of four and the meals were ready in under 2mintues !! Super cool very delicious and flavourful”

“The salmon sushi was so fresh tasting. It was nicer than some expensive sashimi I've had at some other places. I ate it all so quickly and went back for more pieces... Very affordable, tasty and extremely friendly staff. Thank you!”

“Amazing menu all round, vegetarian options are all delicious, tasty tofu, awesome kakiage, spring rolls, dumplings & nigiri very satisfying”

“It was the BEST Sushi Experience in New Zealand! Looking forward to come back again!”

“Bento box was awesome, miso good too. Would recommend!”

“This is one of the best places to have quality sushi have here or take away! Amazing quality food and outstanding service! This is our favourite place and I recommend to any one who wants to get some quality food and amazing service!”

“Best sushi place on the coast period. Nice selection and great value, staff are friendly and they keep the place very tidy. My only gripe is that they tend to stop making fresh sushi around about 3pm, Fair enough but would be great if I were able to get sushi after that time”

“Very tasty food, good quality and fresh, which is very important in sushi. I really recommend going there. In addition to being very fast and friendly service. I ate at the restaurant, which is clearly more designed for take away, but I still recommend it, because the important thing is the food.”

“One of the best sushi spots in Auckland!”

“Ordered 2 special platters for a family night. Beautiful sushi and taste so nice. The fried prawn and grilled salmon ones are my favorites. Will definitely come back next time.”

“Great service, staff and delicious sushi”

“Very nice and fresh sushi, perfect spot for lunch! Highly recommended.”

“This is the best Japanese restaurant on the north shore and that I have ever been to. The food is exceptionally good. The service is consistently wonderful and they always make sure you feel welcomed and happy. The staff are all amazing and the store is consistently clean and tidy. I love this store and the lovely staff who make my day every time I walk in. TLDR: Great food, Great cleanliness, Amazing service. 10/10, would give more stars if possible.”

“This restaurant more than lives up to all the great reviews. The setting, location, interior, and vibe are perfectly in tune with each other. The food is incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented. We had breakfast here, and you could truly say it’s a breakfast for champions! If you’re staying in Auckland, this place is an absolute must-visit.”

“Lovely pies and sandwiches, great drink selection, the hot foods are also good and great value. Friendly staff and great service.”

“Loving Bay sushi, best Sushi in Browns bay , always fresh, super friendy service and lots of selection.”

“Best fresh sushi in Manurewa, great selection… it is a hidden little gem”

“I went there on a sunday early evening for dinner. Had a table available right away and ordered the Pork kakuni with kake udon, absolutely delicious!! Staff was very friendly too.”

“We had a great dinner! New menus are absolutely stunning. It's good that the Crispy Pork Belly was back in the menu with a refreshig sauce and I love the braised cabbage. The staff are friendly and accomodating. Thank you!”

“Not only is the food at Sake Nippon Bar delicious, but the portion sizes are ideal. We ate a range of dishes, but my personal favourite was the chicken katsu. The chicken was fresh, flavourful and crunchy. The service is excellent. Food is served promptly. The atmosphere is conducive to conversation. However, on other occasions, it has been quite loud.”

“Ok so if your looking for the best sushi train ever then you've found it. Man o man this place is amazing. The food is fresh and chock full of flavour. The popcorn prawns is next level. The crab dish was to die. Everything is priced as expected. The staff are friendly and fast I will go back for sure”

“This is my second time to dine in there. I come again not only for food, but it is also for staff. Last time my family went there for dinner and asked a staff to serve us with hot water, instead of tap water. He said that it took around five minutes for boiling and wonder if we could wait. Of course we could and felt being cared. When the water was served and then staff worked his another task, my aunt was accidentally spilled the cup of hot water. The staff member should had heard us and noticed the spill; he immediately brought us a thick towel to dry it off and asked if we were hurt. We said no and thanked him for his concern. Today, I went for a lunch and a female friendly staff serves me and give me suggestions for my struggle. I want to have Ramen, Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki, however, it is not possible to have all of them. She said that the size of Okonomiyaki is big and I will be very full if having Takoyaki at the same time. She thought that Ramen and Takoyaki are better match ( enough and not too full）so I took this option. Takoyaki is really yummy, crispy outside and soft inside. That's why I ordered one more for takeway. For Ramen, it's the most popular pick for customer and the taste is great, but I would be better to choose less salty which the staff has suggested to me, as the original is little salty for me who seldom dine out. The shop makes me feeling relax and warm. It's a tiny shop with 30 seats inside, including six counter seats, four sets of four-seat and two-seat each. Outside seats are available and there are two or three four-seat table. There are the good place for group of two to four person to have a nice lunch or dinner gathering. It's also good for dating.”