Japanese restaurant in Auckland

“I enjoyed walking into this shop, very warm family owned feeling, very friendly lady behind the counter. Sushi tasted fresh, support your local and give them a go!”

“I’ve just traveled to the Peninsula and tried the chicken katsu with chips for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised! For just $14.50, I got a generous portion, and it tasted fantastic.”

“I went because it had the highest rating among sushi places. Best Fresh Salmon! I tried their donburi (rice bowl) it was so fresh and delicious. Combined with hot miso soup warms me up. There were many people for takeaway lunch. The kitchen seems so neat and clean as well. I am really glad I found this place.”

“Very busy restaurant, we went around 7:30 and it’s nearly full house on a Wednesday night. Food was great and authentic as usual. You have a lot to choose from on their menu. Portion size is great, I won’t say it’s pricey.”

“One of the nicest sushi stores I've been to, it is excellent the selection is so nice !!!!! Everything is so good”

“Travelling with my cousin in Auckland. We wanted Ramen and noticed many different places with different scores. We were very lucky to find The Don. Food was amazing, we had the karage chicken starters then I had the Spicy Death Ramen. Was AMAZING. I wish we had something similar back home”

“Nice cosy place and it was perfect for lunchtime! I had Karaage don, which tasted as I had in Japan... Freshly made and delicious.”

“Superbly well priced fresh sushi. Especially like the 50% off deals you can get 30 minutes prior to closing :)”

“Great sushi! Lots of variety and the quality is very good. Service is always amazing! Going to miss eating your sushi :(”

“Deliciously amazing Don buri. Partner had the teriyaki chicken which was melt in your mouth and I had the misodare pork which was perfect. Pricing wise is cheap for what is offered. Going back again to try the rest of the menu!”

“The ramen at this place is absolutely amazing, and the side dishes are just as impressive. The service is excellent too. It’s a great spot to come alone and enjoy a beer—this one in particular is incredibly delicious!”

“We love Sake Bar. The atmosphere is brilliant, relaxed Japanese dining. The food is fresh and delicious! Fast service. Friendly staff. Fun dinner. Great for birthdays (make sure to tell them and order desserts, at least for the guest of honour).”

“Best Sushi in Pukekohe by far. Could be the best in Auckland.”

“Ver nice experience in Taiko Kingsland. Sashimi is fresh and the portion is great. The prawn on the hot plate tastes very good!! The mayo sauce melts in the mouth with tender prawns… a must try dish here!!”

“First experience and it was exactly what the name suggests. The limited interaction we had with staff were friendly and helpful. Good variety of sushi’s along with vegetarian options and deserts. Food was fresh and beautifully presented. Made for good eating and fun time.”

“I really like this Japanese restaurant! It's located in the city center, making it very convenient. My friends and I dined here and ordered some sushi and sashimi, and the flavors were amazing. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, especially the sashimi, which is simply delicious. The service is excellent, with very friendly staff, and the menu descriptions are very detailed. The restaurant's decor is also beautiful, creating a warm atmosphere. Considering the quality and taste of the food, I feel it's definitely worth the price. If you enjoy Japanese cuisine, I highly recommend this restaurant!”

“Super friendly staff. Will make it fresh. Such a bright colourful store. Great flavors and an A grade”

“Excellent sushi! If I could afford it I would sit here all day devouring 1000s of pieces until I was dragged away. This is sushi of the highest order.”

“Tried K-Ramen today and it was very delicious and also affordable. Exceptionally friendly staff make the food yummier. Highly recommended!!”

“We had a delightful dinner at Siamese Doll recently. The flavours were amazing, portions were generous, the service was attentive without being overbearing. We had 2 entrees, 4 mains and a round of drinks for $60 a head, which I thought was great value. Great to see a busy restaurant on a Wednesday night! They also dealt with my daughter’s nut allergy seriously and respectfully. We’ll definitely be back again soon!”

“I love this place! Really good food and service. Prices are reasonable, too. There's not really a downside, but if you're seated in the separate booths in the hallway, you lose some of the atmosphere, but if you're looking for some privacy, that's the spot. 5 stars!!”

“Authentic Yakitori bar in Auckland, you must try the prawn with pork, it was juicy and delicious!”

“This was my first time ordering, and I have to say I’m really impressed! The delivery was smooth and on time, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The meal itself was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, generous portions, and beautifully prepared. Everything tasted just right, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be ordering again and highly recommend to anyone wanting great food and reliable service.”

“Prices on the steeper side and needs to be a little cheaper. Excellent food. Very welcoming and cater for all diets, varying dishes. $20 for most meals.”

“Went in with a craving for 'Sushi Panda' IYKYK, and the lovely man asked what I was wanting as he could make it fresh. They don't normally do what I asked for but he did and it was delicious! Made my day, he went above and beyond”

“Staff are amazing very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and well prepared. Not the best Raman ive have in Auckland but I would definitely still come back to dine again as the space ans team.are so nice. Atmosphere is great. Just the tables are so close together it kinda takes away from it a little and the two women next to us decided to air there drama and have a little domestic while my pregnant wife and I tried to enjoy a nice meal together. But I totally get why the tables are like that because its a small popular place and I would do thr same if I was the owner. Thanks team ar Takara you should all be proud of your efforts.”

“Super busy in the weekend and a lot of the time there will be a line or waitlist. But it's worth it. The atmosphere is very good. Smokey and noisy. Most of the yakitori is delicious. Special mentions are the tsukune and beef tongue. Perfect with some sake.”

“This is my go to place for lunches during the week. They use fresh and high quality ingredients. Very nice people. I always buy chicken katsu inari and mushroom inari. You can also get a loyalty card with them and collect stamps. Thanks Toshi Sushi team.”

“So many options for both meat eaters and vegetarians! We ordered the misodare tofu and potato croquette curry and enjoyed both dishes. Wonderful flavours, good affordable price and decent portion sizes.”

“We want to thank our server max for his kindness and great service. We ate incredibly well, and everything was truly excellent. Highly recommend this small restaurant specialising in yakitori. Food, atmosphere was perfect. Thanks again for such wonderful meal. We hope to come back soon. Arigatõ gozaimashita. Totemo oishiku itadakimashita. Mata kitai desu”