This sushi house is definitely not a commercial chain: smells and looks like the 'real deal' when…read moreyou walk in. What I mean by that, is the service is personable, the Japanese fare is delicious and tastes like it was made with love and attention. I hand picked all my sushi and sashimi with precision, it took me a few minutes to decide as it was a process! I think they call it sushi-love! You can sit in or take away, great service, a little expensive, but you don't care. Definitely a place to visit, if in Pt Chevalier!

I needed to get some food into me quick smart so popped into Bon Sushi one afternoon. It's a cute…read morenew sushi place in Point Chev and I instantly knew I'd be back there. What struck me was how lovely and cute the staff were. There was a young woman on the till who gave off a real grace and helped me decide what sushi to get without pushing me to buy more or anything. From what I could tell it's a family business which made it feel really homely. They have great sushi packs and not a lot of individual sushi but I didn't mind that. They went down a treat and I was deliciously full. I will definitely be back there and I suggest you go too!

If you are cheap, wanting to feel full, and dont care about quality. Id say I recommend this place…read more:) The down side of this place is that some of the deep fried sushi were kind of stale and cold :( But its okay, you pay what you get for. I wasnt able to take picture of the prices there because they didnt allow me but the sushi price ranges from $1.60-$4 a piece depending what you get. And donburi bowls are about $6. They also have your side dishes of wasabi, shoyu, and ginger.

Here is where Mr Sushi and his friends hang out - and introduce themselves to you as you eat them…read more By which I mean, each pick-it-yourself morsel has a cute little tag saying something along the lines of "I am delicious Japanese shrimp cake", or "Hello my name is healthy rice ball". It's so adorable. Umiya has a full range of the standard rolled sushi, as well as some with crunchy, delicious 'tempura-ed' fillings, plus interesting hot things on sticks, marinated hardboiled eggs, tempura you can buy by the chunk...there's a great variety. Dine-in or take-away, it's good cheap lunch with something to suit most.

There is literally no sushi anywhere else in the world that is better than the sushi you can buy at…read moreMercury Plaza. It's freshly made, still warm, and you can put on your own Japanese mayo, ginger or wasabi, so you can have as much or as little as you like. It's straight to the point- no extra ingredients- it's just your choice of filling and avo, and it's like 9 dollars. You really cannot go wrong. The bento boxes are equally as good- and there's a constant battle of what to order. In the chicken one you get rice, teriyaki chicken, tempura veges, salad and chicken sushi. Amazing, and all for 13.50. You get a buzzer and you can go get a drink from the Asian Supermarket whilst you wait. The one thing about Mercs, is that it really doesn't look like much. It really is just a run down international food court- and the first time I went I was quite worried! Once you taste the sushi you'll understand though- it's worth it!

Sushi Bar Salmon, more commonly known as the Japanese stall in the Mercury Plaza food court,…read moreproduces consistently fresh and tasty sushi and Japanese cuisine. Everything is made fresh to order, and for the price it is extremely good value. I often place my order and then go and do some grocery shopping in the centre's Asian supermarket while I wait. If you order a cooked meal (like their bento dinner boxes, $13.50 - very good) at a peak time you might have to wait a while. We last ate in on a Sunday night around 7pm and we had to wait almost half an hour. But once the food arrived it was all worth it - perfectly cooked teriyaki salmon, crunchy tempura veges and super fresh salmon rolls. For lunch, pick up a 9-piece rolled salmon sushi set for only $9 - you can't get much better value than that in Auckland city.

If you love sushi, you must visit this place - it's worth the slight hike from the city. This…read more sushi must be made with love because it is fantastic. Around lunchtime the line can stretch outside the door, but it is worth the wait! Or you could order online to save time which is pretty awesome right? There is a variety of flavours , with some you might not have seen before, like the vegetarian option that includes pumpkin. I also can't go past the nigiri sushi (teriyaki and salmon flavours). Sushi is purchased by the piece, there is also hot meals and you can dine in. My mouth is watering again just thinking about this place.

Come here basically everyday and not because its cheap and clean. The lunch sushi range is so good!…read moreThe variety is great and cheap. The udon/ramen are incredibly small and aren't authentic japanese noodles. (From the broth to the toppings) But taste pretty good if you are up for something weird. Must try pumpkin sushi!

Umi Sushi In Takapuna has to be the best one stop sushi takeaway store. There choices of sushi are…read moreirresistible you wont know where to stop once you hold the tongs. Neat presentation, amazingly clean store, great beverage choices, kind and pleasing service, its all really well done. The usual sushi faves such as Teriyakki Chicken, Salmon and Avocado, and Katsu style sushi's are excellent. Make sure you try a few of the deep fried seafood tempura's. Delicious!

For the buzzing metropolis that Takapuna claims to be, it took them awhile to get a really quality…read moresushi place. There has been one in the mall for a long time but it is pre-packaged stuff and I prefer to pick my own. Umi Sushi, therefore, was a pretty exciting addition. I had had Umi sushi in town and always loved it, this Takapuna store is no different. There is plenty of choice. From nigiri to the classics, to some unique flavours. There is also I hot section, with deep fried morsels, spring rolls and much more. One thing I love about Umi are the cute little descriptions they have all over the place, even on the tongs. Very Japanese, very cool. Service is always super cheerful and no matter how busy it is, the queue moves swiftly and they constantly restock. Yum

Hidden amongst a few other Asian restaurants, Banzai is lovely. Great space and vibe…read more Food was awesome and reasonably priced.

Banzai has been one of our family favourites ever since it opened quite a few years ago. Small but…read moreperfectly formed, it's best to book as it gets busy, although every time we've turned up they've managed to shift things around to give us a table. They go out of their way to make kids welcome and will supply books. pens, paper and often lollypops - they even ask the parents first if the lollypops are ok. The drinks list is basic but the few wines are well chosen and affordably priced, as is the incredible food. They do the usual Japanese favourites but I would recommend going for the Yakisoba or my favourite, especially in Winter, the Soup Noodles. The Lemon Chilli is the best and comes with your choice of Udon or Soba noodles. I get my Vegetarian version without the tempura batter and easy on the tofu. Indeed I am a person who struggles to order off the menu (I want it my way y'know?) and Banzai is another of my favourite establishments that has no problem with this. The salads are also delicious, particularly the not-very-Japanese-sounding Feta and Sundried Tomato. New visitors should definitely try the Korokke (potato cakes with sweet dipping sauce) and the creamy Potato Salad. The staff are absolutely lovely and never complain about us customising our dishes in a myriad of ways. You can phone ahead for takeaways or ask for a doggy bag if you over-order and they even have a small library of truly classy coffee table books to read while you wait for your takeaway. We always leave to a chorus of "thank you very much" from the entire staff. Me and mine have a lot of love for Banzai, so much so, we have even learned to copy the correct cultural protocol when paying at the end of the evening. Banzai makes me very ureshii.

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!

This place is pretty good. Pretty damn good in fact…read more Today I had a real hankering for Japanese and with only 30minutes to spare before my next meeting I popped in Musashi to pick up some takeaways. Whilst Musashi looks pretty inconspicuous from outside, inside it absolutely hums. The decor is pretty nondescript, black walls with wooden features and giant sake bottles sitting on shelves but the food, well, that is another story. Being in a rather indecisive mood, I decided to go for the chicken teriyaki bento box. It was delicious. The miso had a load of flavour and was clearly not of the packet variety, the edamame beans were perfectly salted, the salad of finely cut cabbage and japanese mayo was crunchy and fresh but the real star of the dish was most definitely the chicken. It was cooked to perfection and was unbelievably tender plus the teriyaki marinade was one of the best ever had. My only teensy tiny complaint was that serving size seemed small given the price. Regardless, that food was that good I will definitely be going back. ASAP.

Musashi is a really great japanese restaurant. The menu is made up of traditional meals with a…read morecouple of Musashi originals thrown in for good measure. The decor of the place is pretty standard. The walls, atbles and chairs are all dark, the table settings are immaculate, and there is a private room that you can hire out if you wish. Both the food and drinks are moderately priced, which makes it great for groups and couples. The service is awesome and you;re alwasy greeted by a smiling face. There is a handy 'most popular' board which lets you know the most commonly ordered dishes. I recommend ordering something off the board (even if it's just little), you never know, you might find your new favourite thing. It can be busy on Fridau and Staurday nights, but I think it makes the ambience cool. Pop in for lunch or dinner - you'll always leave satisfied.