Ordered via Uber Eats. Food was tasty & fresh. Portion size was appropriate. Would definitely…read moreorder again. Only comment is they did Not include Utensils.

I recently visited the Tanpopo branch in Howick for the first time. It's been a while since I'd…read morevisited the one in town, but I feel like the two branches, menu aside, couldn't be anymore different. Tanpopo Howick seats quite a few more people and has more of a Saturday hangout feel as opposed to a family restaurant. There are bar seats aswell if you're just there for drinks or would prefer to have your meal there. Our table for two was massive, and suitably so because it ended up being covered in food. The tables and ottomans are very close together and its s tight squeeze to get in and out of your seat. I didn't find this to be a huge problem, but this really depends on personal preference. The service here was awesome. We were greeted immediately by one staff member and they were great throughout the night. Our food came out quickly and it took us a while to get through it all. Their miso soup is just delicious and for $3 you get a massive bowl- it will certainly make you realise that you're being ripped off everywhere else. This is also the best miso I've had in recent times and one is enough to share between two people. We also ended up grabbing a loyalty card to get a few dollars off on our next visit. We even got a couple of extra stamps on ours because it was our first visit! Excellent and consistent service and food, I would highly recommend Tanpopo for a great meal.

The food served doesn't always seem like authentic Japanese food. (I'm not an expert, it's just a…read morefeeling) Presentation and atmosphere is done well and it's a good place for a few friends to get together but I wouldn't make it regular visits

The enormous bamboo and hibiscus table decoration drew us in to Gouemon, which from the outside is…read morean unassuming kind of place. Soon after we were seated we had that happy, relieved feeling that this was a Japanese restaurant that actually had Japanese waitresses and chefs, which is a great find these days. Gouemon has the cosy, traditional interior that's so inviting about authentic Japanese restaurants. The food is slightly more expensive that other similar places, but it was absolutely delicious. I recommend the sizzling prawns in golden cream sauce ($19.80), and the banana tempura with ice cream. Forget your waistline, enjoy, and take advantage of the BYO to save a little money!

Aunt Lee's is a real gem, tucked away in the Howick Village Square. You can take your sushi away,…read morebut it's so nice to sit inside the restaurant if you have time. It has big windows on two sides and the decoration is gorgeously traditional Japanese. Best of all, the sushi here is fantastic. It's a world away from the stuff the chain stores like St Pierre's pump out, roll after roll, from their machines, and is instead carefully handmade. And the effort really pays off, every time I've eaten here I've relished every mouthful. The service is also all you'd expect of a good Japanese restaurant, really polite and welcoming.

Aunt Lee's always please! They make vegan sushi to order if they have none made up. It's a cute wee…read moreplace and staff are just lovely!

Great food, service and atmosphere! Best sushi in the area. Highly recommend this restaurant!read more

Nishiki for me was an average-joe Japanese restaurant. I popped in here for a lunch on my friends…read morework break. The store interior seems to have lived its days already with the seat cushions starting to come apart. The food wasn't terrible and the pricing was "okay". However it still seems to be pretty popular. Service was nothing more than taking your order and delivering the food (Water and Tea is self-served).

Oh my gosh! So darn good & delicious. After a long day of travel, my family of 6 arrived with a…read morebaby to this beautiful restaurant . Staff could not have been nicer. Sushi was fresh, displayed expertly and yummy. Black cod entree looked like a piece of art upon arrival to the table and tasted heavenly. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. All members of my family had a delightful time and enjoyed their meal. Prices are high but the quality supports the price. Restuarant decor pleasing to the eye and extremely clean. Loved watching the chefs prepare the food too.

The food was unremarkable, and the service was atrocious. Not great with allergies, asked for no…read moredairy yet came out with a dairy based sauce- then got frustrated when I asked for the dish without the sauce. Okay food, but would not recommend.

Amazing Japanese food! Tempura udon was super delicious, tempura crisp to perfection and lightly…read morebattered. Salmon nigiri was fresh and yum. Edamame was tasty. Family enjoyed their chicken teriyaki, and sashimi dinner bento box. Somewhat pricey for current standards but decent food!

This is a 3 star restaurant that is well located if you work in Manukau. I had the Chicken Gatsu…read moreand my son the chicken teriyaki bento. Each was $15 and, while not inedible , underwhelmed. Sometimes you stumble across a great little place in an odd location but this is not one of those places.

Excellent japanese food at reasonable prices. The lunch menu offers a variety of meals with rice…read more And the dinner menu offers an extensive range of japanese dishes such as sukiyaki. There is no need for reservations.

Whackado but worth a shot. I have eaten there three times…read more The staff can put out a weird vibe and nothing would surprise me when I eat there owned by the peeps who run Showa cafe which I also find a bit of a challenge. All the menu items have a Japanese twist! I am interested to read other reviews

Brilliant food, brilliant staff, brilliant atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this…read morehidden gem shortly after moving into the area. I have eaten here many times and always bring friends and family. The staff are extremely lovely, you are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face and a belly full of yummy food. I have often found that Japanese restaurants in New Zealand tend to dumb down their menus and often up-size the meals. But this was a refreshing change, offering an extremely traditional experience from the moment you walk in the door. This is one place you cannot miss!