With Chef Nic Watt at the helm, head to MASU for world class Japanese cuisine in the style of a robata restaurant and bar.
If you're looking for some of the best Japanese restaurants Auckland has to offer, the city centre is the place to come to experience traditional eats from the land of the rising sun. From sushi to donburi to sashimi and teppanyaki restaurants and more, find your new favourite eatery today.
Local favourites
Tanuki’s Cave is the perfect place for a pre or post show meal. Take a seat at the bar and soak and choose from the extensive...
Tucked away in Snickel Lane, Mad Samurai is a casual eatery serving up much-loved Japanese classics with a contemporary twist...
SUMI brings the ancient craft of Robatayaki to life with modern elegance. Grilled over Bincho Tan charcoal, every dish...
Ebisu offers something new, a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal drinking and dining. ...
An authentic Japanese cuisine that provides new styles of dishes led by Executive Chef Taka.
The newest dining spot to add to your list! Dine on inventive Japanese dishes complemented by a wide range of sake.
Sushi made to move
If you are looking for some distinctive Japanese flavour then you have got to try &Sushi down at City Works Depot.
Sushi Pac offer creative sushi delights with a difference in the heart of the city.
Perfect for a pick-me-up, find EBIKEN on Wellesley Street serving up premium Japanese-inspired Takeaways.
From the mastermind behind Azabu and Ebisu, Yukio Ozeki brings Oji Sushi to Harbour Eats. Oji Sushi will serve up fresh...
Sushi made from fresh ingredients, scrupulously sourced and prepared in a range of traditional and new styles.
St Pierre’s Sushi and Bento Bowl is New Zealand owned and operated, devoted to delivering gourmet sushi since 1993.
Craving sushi? We've got you sorted with this self-serve eatery on Graham Street.
Sushi Factory is a great choice for lunch on the go. Located on the popular Vulcan Lane, Sushi Factory is perfect for a...
As the sushi train rotates along the conveyor belt pick up the dish you want as it passes your table and enjoy! You won't be...
Discover Sushi and Sando, Wynyard Quarter's newest sensation. Helmed by Chef Anthony Price, renowned for his Omakase mastery...
Slurp up the comfort
Japan's number one Maze soba brand Kajiken brings the bold and authentic flavors of its renowned ramen to Auckland!
A hidden favourite of many locals, Ramen Daikoku is unpretentious and fuss-free, focusing on serving hearty bowls of tasty...
Nestled on Durham Lane, Go Ramen offers a diverse range of classic Japanese favourites.
With delicacies like grilled eels, a noodle menu, plenty of ramen choices to make, and even some small sides to eat Ichiban...
Japanese tempura bowl specialist; the first and only in NZ!
In the pursuit of authenticity, Daruma Ramen produces flavoursome housemade noodles, soup and chashu pork using specially...
Fire, flavour & a little theatre
Taikin dishes out Takoyaki, Teppanyaki, and cold beer in a laid-back, interactive setting that invites you to join the fun.
Yakitori Daikoku serves up immaculately presented and delicious tasting Japanese foods from its prime position near Auckland...
Kureta offers an intimate and unconventional Teppan House experience that honours Japanese craftsmanship while drawing...
Offering a teppanyaki style cooking method, which involves a chef cooking your meal on a sizzling cooker right in front of...
From the authentic binchōtan charcoal they use to their chef Yoshihiro from Tokyo, Bonjiri honours traditional culinary...
More around the corner
The Don is a local favourite for Japanese food in the city centre. Hidden away off High Street in Canterbury Arcade the...
Tucked away on the corner of Hobson Street and Fanshawe Street, this little eatery is serving up all your favourite Japanese...
Dive into a unique fusion of crispy katsu and savory pasta at this hidden Lorne Street spot.
Koiya is a Japanese bar serving everything from sushi rolls and gyoza to comforting ramen and donburi bowls.