Japanese restaurant in New Zealand

On the plate at Tu-meke DON, the idea is simple, bistro-style and well executed. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. A sensible spend for the quality.

“Wow! Cannot rate this lovely local store highly enough. Within half an hour of ordering, the dress I had my eye on was ready for pickup. Fantastic, prompt communication as well. And, I couldn't be happier with the dress! I will certainly be shopping here again.”

“Always brilliant, with delicious food and a great selection you'll be spoilt for choice. Nice background music certainly creates a wonderful atmosphere. The service and friendly staff always ensure a nice experience. We are certainly lucky here in orewa. The freshness and cleanliness will also have you impressed.”

“The sushi platter we ordered from Sushi Plus for our child’s 2nd birthday party was absolutely fantastic! It was not only delicious but also beautifully presented with vibrant, colorful rolls that looked as good as they tasted. The variety was impressive, with something for everyone to enjoy, and each piece was fresh and perfectly made and added a special touch to the celebration. Highly recommend Sushi Plus for any event!”

“This place is amazing, fantastic sushi, a massive range to choose from, the staff are very kind and helpful and the shop overall has a very cozy atmosphere. If you are ever are craving real sushi, come here”

“A hidden gem in Gleneden, if you are after tasty fried kchicken look no further. Dined here for dinner as first timers after reading reviews and now we understand why this place has a high rating. Very friendly customer service. We were welcomed with big smiles and served right away. Sushi was 100% tasty and the fried chicken with mini hashbites were the best I have had. Flavour and coating was just too good, you know the chicken is good when you dont need to add the side sauces on. Prices very reasonable too. With a wide range to try. I would definitely recommend this place. Can't wait to come back and try out the rest of the menu. Thank you for the beautiful food❤️”

“So yummy! Best sushi on the shore and the team are always so lovely and nice. Plus do amazingly fresh and delish but good value platters if your entertaining.”

“Fresh quality sushi, great service. Pro tip, Ask for a 10 pc roll of your fav flavour and they’ll roll it fresh on the spot.”

“My son loves eating here. The sushi is fresh and the owners are very welcoming. A great spot for a quick meal.”

“Really nice sushi and love the cozy vibes”

“Food is freshly made by a lovely person and quality is consistent. Part of the Browns Bay establishment.”

“Great quality food at affordable price. Tried chicken Sushi, they are fresh and very delicious. Donburi was fantastic too.. they added double egg, fresh salad and chicken was juice. Loved it. Thanks guys!!”

“Sushi & Sushi is a new level in sushi. This is the first time I have ever seen a sushi sandwich and let me tell you that the chicken katsu sushi sandwich was 10/10! Form an orderly line and make your way to sushi and sushi now to try this piece of culinary genius. James Ashwin”

“It's half-price when I went there after 4pm. I felt much better. As you know, prices in New Zealand are too high. There was sushi for vegetarian and there were various kinds of fried food. The fried food was sweet and delicious because it had chili sauce on it. It was a satisfying meal. I want to try Donburi next time. All the food in Marusushi looks delicious.”

“Super fresh ingredients and clean. Never had stale sushi here. Also owners are kind and lovely. Take out recommend as they have a limited seating option.”

“Actual best sushi shop in the land. The curries are top tier, the sushi and fried foods are always fresh and crispy, the store is always tidy and well prepped, and the staff are very kind and friendly. Very vegan friendly!”

“A hidden gem that serves up some fantastic ramen and other dishes. Went here with my fiancée to grab some ramen and katsu after a long day of adventures and hikes. They are in a rather odd location, a warehouse district with no discerning signs of a restaurant in the heart of it. However if you have the drive it has definitely worth a stop. Staff is super friendly and dishes come out piping hot. Would just mention that there isn’t a ton of seating inside and outside so larger parties may run into some obstacles there. However a more intimate dinner date is easy.”

“So glad this place was open at Level 3. Amazing service e and really fresh sushi. Made on the spot. Will be back here again soon!”

“Such a gem for Beach Haven this sushi shop. Excellent sushi, heaps of choice and lovely service. Deservedly popular place!”

“The sushi was delicious, with tender chicken and perfectly seasoned rice. The katsu chicken rice bowl had crispy, juicy chicken and flavorful rice. Both dishes were tasty and nicely presented. Highly recommended!”

“Great little sushi place. Food is good and well priced. The staff are friendly and the place is clean :)”

“Eye candy for sure. Not only are these sushi big mouthful sizes, they taste and look amazing too. Love the freshness of ingredients and the sweet flavours. So beautiful you feel like you are eating a ball of nature itself. Service: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 Food Quality 4.5/5 Food Quantity: 4.5/5 Environment: 4.5/5 Price per person: $20-$30”

“What a spot!!! Really delicious food that is super fresh and amazing service. It’s a must visit!”

“Great service and food. Would definitely come back”

“I had the best day at Yawara Ramen bar. The ramen is affordable and super delicious (some of the best ramen I’ve ever had as someone who has been to Japan). The portion sizes are generous and even the regular leaves you more than satisfied. The staff were super friendly and down to Earth. I had some wonderful conversations with the man with the kuma (くま) on his shirt! After lunch we went to the cafe section of the restaurant and bought so many treats that were equally as delicious. Extensive matcha menu is something I would like to try and will definitely be back. I loved it at Yawara Ramen bar!”

“Stunningly beautiful food. The best Japanese restaurant in Auckland, hands down. Exceptionally fresh seafood prepared with such care and skill… attention to detail across all elements of plating and service… a warm, relaxed yet higher-end dining experience - it’s one of the best meals out I’ve ever had. The food was just immaculate - after tasting this tempura prawn maki you understand what this dish could be… so juicy and massive and generous and fresh are those prawns with that tender perfect rice and light tempura crunch paired with the creamy avocado - it’s just incredible. The sake selection is also so beautiful… there is so much crap sake floating around Auckland… this is the standard of excellence. We had such an amazing time. It’s a really special place.”

“Alright everybody, in my opinion, this is the best sushi in Auckland. I’ve been going there every week, and the sushi is always super fresh and delicious. Honestly, I’ve tried lots of sushi spots around Auckland, but this one is hands down the BEST in the city.”

“This Japanese restaurant in Newmarket is such a delightful gem, offering you delicious menu with high quality ingredients with authentic flavours. The chef is amazing, she cooks succulent chicken with a healthy mix of tsukemono and options to choose purple rice. Even their miso soup comes with chopped tofu. They change their tsukemono on different days. So far the karaage chicken and teriyaki chicken are delicious, feels like a hearty Japanese home cooking. Give them a whirl — just across the Newmarket train station!”

“Loved this place. Food is so tasty. The owner is super friendly and welcoming. I was over visiting New Zealand and he was made sure I had a great meal. Fantastic service and again the food is delicious. Located at East Ridge Eatery which allows groups to choose from different restaurants but still sit together.”

“The standards have not dropped during each visit over the past 3 years. Melt in your mouth pork, flavour packed broth, considerate and delightful service - highly recommended.”