WOW. Don't come here. Seriously. It is the greatest find and I don't want this to be discovered…read morelol. It's not a hole in a wall. It's kind of an escape to Japan. I love discovering local eats in my hometown and damn I'm so pissed at myself for finding this since visiting home on a holiday. Totally gutted how cute and quaint this small business is. Totally reminded me of being back in Tokyo dining. Service was great. Nothing to complain about at all. Food was absolutely frikking delicious. Like OMG. Locals just keep this to locals. Don't tell anyone. I feel bad doing this post because I don't want anyone else to find out about this place. But you gotta go support local. Cheers! Best last dish before returning to the cold winter of my second home!

Came into this mom and pop shop for lunch and there was only 1 other person there. But closer to…read moreclunch time there were more and more people! The food was quick to come out and the fish was really fresh! The vibe is pretty hipster and had some pretty cool japanese music playing.

We have been here a few times for lunch and the staff is super friendly. The food is well prepared…read moreand fresh tasting. They have a nice selection on miso and bento box combos.

The food is great and reasonably priced. Above all, the staff are incredibly friendly and…read moreefficient. We come here close to once a week. PS. There's a reason they have *best* next to the karage chicken on the menu. It's amazing.

Food was great , and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Portion size pretty good depending on…read morethe size specified. It's a good idea to make a reservation before going there as it's always busy. We did manage to get a table even though didn't make a reservations. We got what we ordered in a short period of time. We also tried the deserts and they are pretty good Overall, we were happy with the food and atmosphere. Price wise it's reasonable.

After a frantic day at work sometimes you just cant face cooking/picking up take out. Big fish…read moreEatery is a great option. Healthy, tasty, fast. (home delivery within 1/2 hour) I ordered Chilli edamame beans, Soft shell crab and a side salad. Everything tasted great with a standout chilli sauce on the edamame beans that was a taste explosion. it was hard to pick a few dishes everything on the menu sounded yum and I will totally be heading back to Big Fish to try the larger plates. Big bonus that the soft shell crab was still crunchy deep fired goodness by the time the food was delivered. Serving size was generous considering I ordered from the starter and sizes menu.

Every 3 months I forage in my wardrobe for items of clothing I no longer wear. Said items are…read morebundled up, put into a rubbish bag and transported to a Clothing Bin, hopefully for use by the many charities that collect and distribute said articles. This is a great way to rid yourself of "last summers" fashion etc, make room for the new, and if these organisations can make a dollar or two from my donation then hoorah for them! On one such excursion I found myself in Onehunga Mall early on a Saturday morning and in dire need of a mocha! I headed to Brick By Brick Cafe, located at the top of the Mall where I knew I could park my car right outside with minimum fuss. Initially I thought the place was closed as at 8.00am the interior was bereft of patronage but as I pressed my nose against the glass door, it opened. I was immediately struck by the most alluring aromas; think freshly baked mouth-watering wares being hauled out of hot ovens by the tray full! Swallowing my drool, I ordered my mocha and pointed to the most delicious looking savoury muffins (still in the baking tray) and asked for one (I had to fight the urge to order all six!) Helping myself to a chilled glass of water, I sat down and began to peruse my surroundings. I've no idea what this building was in its former life but it is a most impressive structure; spacious, cool interiors, large ceiling to floor windows and my seat was a couch, trendy and extremely comfy. My muffin and coffee duly arrived and with the beaming smile from the waiting-person, I was left feeling most welcome and quite at home! The coffee, muffin and chilled water were all superb and the cheerful farewell on my departure, more than warranted the $5 tip I left on the table. My only regret: I didn't order the other 5 muffins. Maybe on my next visit!

We went here on Sunday for a coffee and snack to share. It was very quiet because it was late for…read morelunch but a good number of people dropped in for coffees. I ordered a latte and my partner had a lemon ginger brew. I was so disappointed that I didn't order the brew, it was soo good and refreshing. Will definitely have this next time. We also ordered a BLAT to share. Yum! The bacon was delicious which was a weird experience because i don't usually like the bacon in NZ The whole sandwich was just a great combination of flavours and the bread was light with no heavy full feeling afterwards. It might have helped that we shared the sambo though I would recommend this place. The food is great and the service is so friendly

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!

Been going here for years now.. birthdays.. band hangs.. Christmas functions.. karaoke nights.. fun…read moreplace with great staff. Traditional Japanese welcome as you enter.. the best hot sake in town. Pricey.. BUT worth it!!

Sorry I don't mean to be mean. However, this Japanese place is not my favor…read more One thing you can tell whether a restaurant is good or not, is from the customers. You should see local people enjoying , and also with people from the origin country. For instance, a Chinese restaurant here should attract both Chinese people and kiwis. But in Nippon, I see most of the guests are kiwi, not from Japan, or even from Asian countries. So here comes the confusion. A Japanese restaurant should be decent, quiet in a certain way, clean, cozy. It should leave some privacy space with the customers, not that loud and full of quirky music that piled up your stomach. Maybe people find it funny to get a drum hit once coming a new customer, however, I don't quite fancy this idea. Then the menu is a bit confusing, seats a bit narrow, the grilled beef tongue is way too salty, Ginger slices of roasted pork is too thick for chewing, and the whole presentation is not Japan delicate. Of all the dishes we ordered, perhaps the roast vegetable is the best. In our mind, Tokyo Bay in Takapuna is really a good example of what a proper Japanese restaurant should be. Sorry Nippon, I just don't feel you are the right cake for me.

I think I may have found the best sushi place, at least the best sushi place in East Auckland. It…read moresuch a small building that you run the risk of missing it as you drive by, but if you punch the address into your navman then there's no excuses. The sushi is cheap and the sushi is yum. $1 will get you a piece of regular sushi, and there's quite a nice selection of these ones. Or the more gourmet pieces are like $1.50, which is pretty cheap for a nice slice of salmon nigiri. And the fish tastes pretty fresh too, unlike some places where it is so cold that it's almost still frozen. So basically for less than $10 (well depending on how hungry and how much sushi you can stuff down your throat) you can get a decent feed of good tasting sushi. So glad I found this utopia.

Hands down thee best sushi ever made in Auckland city !!!! Love love. Would highly recommend to…read moresushi lovers

Great place for gathering! Every thing you have is the most…read moreamazing taste. I love this place so much Superb Thanks Maggie!

Tatsumi is a modern and chic Japanese restaurant found in the heart of Newmarket. I would have to…read moresay its one of the nicer Japanese restaurants in the Auckland precinct with a modern, upmarket interior. Ordering tapas style as per usual we were surprised to an amuse bouche before our meal was served; A small selection of Japanese bites that were all full of flavour. The sushi was rolled beautifully, maybe not as creatively displayed as other Japanese restaurants, but extremely fresh, which is what you are always looking for in sushi. I'm a sucker for soft shell crab, we agreed the tempura was perfectly balanced, with a light and crispy texture - also on the veges too. We love sashimi, but we love salmon more, I would recommend ordering it as its cut to perfection and again very fresh. At the end of the meal we were served a complimentary dessert - mango pudding. Not my cup of tea personally but im not a fan of Asian desserts to be fair. Overall the service was friendly and they go out of their way with personal touches that are unexpected. Rating Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Very Good 73 Davis Crescent, Newmarket Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 1130am-230pm, 6pm-10pm

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!

Hole in the wall establishment run by what looks like a husband and wife. Comfortable seating for…read moremaybe 24-28. Takoyaki - it's good says dbp. - perfect (6) spheres Spicy ramen - Comes in hot no need for extra spice - deep smoky flavor - mash your own sesame seeds is a nice touch Tonkotsu shoyu ramen - plain flavor feels under developed - wifey says it's homey - kinda grows on you as you eat it Mukashi traditional soy ramen - best in show - clean Miso taste - added corn bc I love the crunch Tonkotsu paitan salt ramen -

Metro rated it as one of the best Ramen houses in Auckland or perhaps it's on the top 50 cheap…read moreeats. Regardless which one it sways towards, it does live up to its reputation. It's not brilliant because I guess you only get that in Japan I suppose but compared to Mentatz (on High Street) and Tanpopo (Anazc Ave) it's good. It's also famously nestled between a few well known Symonds St eateries namely Ginas which is a funny and loud Italian restaurant, a top end Japanese eatery which I can't remember the name of, a well known Sushi eatery and also a cheap and cheerful Thai dining house. So you assume that there's plenty of competition about! First time I rolled in I ordered a Giyoyaki Ramen (fish and pork broth and probably spelt wrong) and it was delicious. The broth is probably the most important part of Ramen and it was rich and creamy. Some may argue otherwise that it's each individual part that gives the rise to the whole Ramen. But I say broth. For me it was a little tad on the small side as I was super hungry but everything is fine, a little short on the extra condiments as I usually like a bit of bamboo shoots. Second time I went I had a spicy ramen. I had a good look at the menu and was pleasantly surprised to discover that you can make it large for an extra $1. So I went with that and it totally filled me up. Go get your Ramen Fix there!