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    Daikoku

    3.9 (14 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Miso Ramen
    Jim B.

    First things first, this place is hidden- tucked inside the entrance of the Countdown grocery. After a long day, this is the ramen you need. It's a no frills spot. They won't win awards for decor, but service is on point. We had the Miso Ramen and the Ramen. Both good - not the world's best, but good. The Pork Dumplings were tasty - a perfect starter for two. Come here on a cold night or after a long day. You will leave happy.

    Tracey C.

    The first time I came here it took me ages to find the entry. So to give you the heads up, Daikoku has no street entry. You have to go in through the Countdown doors and it is directly on your left. Once you're in however, you will get decent food and service. It is not spectacular but it is decent enough, you get what you pay for here. Daikoku has a good menu, plenty to choose from and it is in laminated pictorial poster form. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food wait is never long, 10-15 minutes. They can make sushi faster than me that's for sure. I came here yesterday with a few girlfriends, we were all happy with our food. They even had a fan in the room by our table which is considerate, what with the hot weather we have been having. Oddly enough they never try to up sell you here. Never ask if you want drinks if you don't order them, or try to push dessert onto you. In fact, you just get left to enjoy your food in peace. Plus they have a cool wall with an illustrated Japanese village on it. If it isn't a special occasion and you just want to grab dinner while in town, Daikoku makes for a cheap and cheerful option.

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    A good variety of Japanese food with decent quality at reasonable price. The best part is again, the variety.

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    Asakusa - California Sushi roll- love this taste! They are perfectly match each other prawn tempura, avocado, salmon, fish roe and more and more!

    Asakusa

    4.4(7 reviews)
    5.5 kmRemuera
    $$

    Low key homey restaurant hidden in the Remuera Village with surprising good food!…read more The place- typical Japanese decor. quite dim atmosphere. 2-4 seaters and a few bar stools. Well maintained. Clean. Some street parkings limited to 30 min during the day. The food- menu is smaller than many other westernized Japanese restaurants but they do bring out good daily specials. Amazing quality seafood. If you are lucky, you may get the highest quality part of tuna (otoro) the menu. Has a rich creamy taste to it. Also recommend the tuna wings. Lightly flavored, juicy and tender. Of course the lunch box options are of good quality and value. The service- as expected from a Japanese restaurant. Helpful and knowledgable. Will definitely visit this place again. Look forward to trying out their next special.

    I love to support local businesses, especially when you can have decent chats with the owner. It…read moremakes it feel so much friendlier and that there's a connection there. We've come here heaps of times for lunch and dinner and have always been impressed. The meals are not just your usual Japanese - its fancier! Everything is presented so carefully and beautifully. Check the board for the specials - it will be totally worth trying. And the fresh grated wasabi is really quite something else!

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    Asakusa - Japanese Wagyu beef steak. You can check out its beautiful marbling at Asakusa. Chef's recommendation to cook is medium rare.

    Japanese Wagyu beef steak. You can check out its beautiful marbling at Asakusa. Chef's recommendation to cook is medium rare.

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    Asakusa - New menu Japanese Katsu curry. You can choose katsu from Chicken, Pork and Prawn. It comes with rice and bit of salad as well.

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    New menu Japanese Katsu curry. You can choose katsu from Chicken, Pork and Prawn. It comes with rice and bit of salad as well.

    Cocoro - Murasaki uni (bright orange bit at the top) mixed with local Kina (bottom darker brown bit), in a Gunkan boat with Salmon Caviar

    Cocoro

    4.7(14 reviews)
    2.1 kmPonsonby
    $$$$

    Absolutely a hidden gem! Down a residential street in Ponsonby, and behind an unassuming door…read more I've had my fair share of really good Japanese food globally, including at several Michelin starred places, and this was up there in terms of quality. The pricing was very reasonable for the price you pay, and the service was very warm and kind, efficient, and spot on. Highlight dishes? - The "udon" with clams was amazing. Not had anything like it ever. - Nigri omakase was perfection. And a good selection of expensive and interesting fishes and seafood that you normally don't get in a chef's selection. Definitely will be revisiting Cocoro in the future. Note that if you would like the tasting menu, you need to order in advance, not available on the day itself. It did look quite interesting, looking at the tables next to me, but I think the a la carte menu also has plenty of interesting dishes, some more so than the tasting menu IMO.

    Lunch at Cocoro. Nice bright ambience, tranquil, comfy seating. Service is prompt, attentive but…read morenot intrusive. Wine list is good, good selection of local wine & French. Serves good quality Sake (eg they serve Kubota Manju), good selection of Japanese whisky too. Seafood selection & quality is probably one of the best in NZ. They have Ora King Salmon, uni to Otoro tuna from Japan (farm raised though). ingredients are super fresh. I love eating Chirashi sushi rice, it has a bit of everything but often fraction of the price! Price reflects the quality, $145 for chirashi, uni Gunkan, 3x pics of top quality Tuna sashimi & glass of wine. (I feel full in the end!) Definitely will come back again for top quality, best in NZ sushi!

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    Yoshizawa - Tonkatsu set; very juicy pork cutlet and the breading was crunchy and perfect! Potato salad was flavorful too! Really loved the tea as well!

    Yoshizawa

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.1 kmAuckland CBD

    I ordered the tonkatsu set, which came with a generously sized cutlet, a small bowl of rice, miso…read moresoup, mixed greens, Japanese potato salad, and a cup of tea that tasted like genmaicha. The tonkatsu was spot on. The pork was juicy, the coating was crisp, and everything tasted fresh. I added an order of potato croquettes and enjoyed those too. Price-wise, it's a bit on the higher side, but it's Auckland. My Kiwi coworkers warned me that eating out here isn't cheap, though it's still relatively affordable compared to the US. My total was around $35 NZD including a can of Coke, which comes in under $20 USD. Honestly, that feels like a bargain since you'd never get a tonkatsu set under $20 in high cost of living cities like LA, SF, or NYC, let alone a tonkatsu set along with 2 croquettes and a drink. Service was great. The cashiers and servers were friendly and welcoming, which may just be a Kiwi thing. I also appreciate that the place is actually Japanese owned and operated. The food quality shows and is noticeably better than most spots I've tried back in the US. The ambiance feels very similar to a small restaurant in Japan. Minimal, clean, and limited in seating. They have solo dining spots, small tables, and some bench seating, but I wouldn't recommend coming with a group larger than four since you'd end up taking over most of the dining space. Overall, I really enjoyed the food at Yoshizawa. I even came back later in the week and tried the chicken katsu, which was just as good. This place is definitely going on my list for a comfort food fix every time I'm in Auckland.

    Growing up in Japan tonkatsu and katsu don were my comfort food. After moving around and living…read moreabroad for decades when I find a good katsu restaurant I am in heaven. Visiting Auckland I immediately Googled where I can find a good katsu place and this place showed up. I was so happy I came here. It is not a big place, but the service was quick, orderly, and efficient. The food was very good! I ate every morsel presented to me. It is right near the university so you see many university students having lunch here (lucky them!). Would love to come back here next time I am in Auckland.

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    Daikoku - japanese - Updated May 2026

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