A wonderful takeaway sushi spot that opens early. They have a wide selection of rolls, nigiri, and…read morecooked items. The fish is fresh, local, and flavorful! Also the owner is really nice! Highly recommend!

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.

Wide range of Japanese food including traditional, fresh and clean with great service. This is the…read morekind of Japanese we were looking for and finally found. Highly recommend :)

They are a grab and go sushi chain in NZ…read more They do have tables and dining benches at most locations. The service is good. You order at the counter, then wait for your order to be called. This location they brought the sushi to me, which was nice. I came in for quick bite and got a five piece torched salmon Nigiri. The pieces were really good! The quality on the salmon was nice! Not bad for grab and go!

This place is like Starbucks in Washington; there's one on every block! It's a fast food style…read moresushi where they make everything and you can just grab and go for a quick lunch. They even have daily specials for a cheaper price which is nice. Even though it was a fast food chain, the food was quite fresh and good. We got the salmon sashimi, the seafood cocktail, the salmon rolls, and a seaweed salad. The sashimi, was suprisingly fresh. The seaweed was standard. The salmon roll was not the normal size, it was huge and good. I like that they provide wasabi and ginger in each dish. I thought it was ok because they don't have everything prepared when we arrive so we were limited in what we can choose even though it was already noon. Price was cheap though.

St Pierre's Sushi in Ponsonby, is one of the many look-a-like chain stores, across New Zealand…read more If you want sushi or sashimi that is sold out, the staff will make it for you, while you wait! I have had the 'St Pierre's Sushi' experience many times and they are continuously efficient and professional. Love the miso soup! They also have a loyalty card, so after 9 sushi packs, you can have one on the house! You can buy extra ginger, soy sauce and mayonnaise for 60 cents, if desired. Eat in or take out! Fabulous.

My favourite little sushi shop in Auckland. I'm always impressed by their sushi and their customer…read moreservice for that matter. This store is so tiny but has that authentic feel to it. It's always consistent and fresh which is so important when it comes to Sushi. They also have a Sushi of the day special which is really good value for money. I mean it is a typical sushi chain store! Still worth a visit if you're in Ponsonby.

This used to be my lunch spot for years when I was working in the area. Today I thought is the time…read moreto review it. I could safely say that I have tried everything on the menu, but if I am to pick favourites, I would say their satay chicken, chicken cashew and laksa are my favourites. A quick tip, their little satay is meant to be smaller and cheaper than the regular one but it honestly isn't. The difference is very minor your stomach won't notice it. Every now and then I got tempted to try their starters but I was never a big fan. Their takoyaki, however is good if you like them crispy. What I love about otto woo is how it's a food genre on its own. A great option for asian fusion food. It is fresh, delicious and satisfying without making you want to roll over and sleep immediately or suffer through an hours long heartburn. They have lots of gluten free options too which I think is great (they have them listed next to the wall menu). If in doubt ask the staff, they are really sweet. Check out otto woo nuffield if you would like a good meal on the go. Their mission bay branch and ponsonby branches are more lively if you would like to sit down and eat.

There's a reason this place is award winning. It's probably the best noodle bar in the city. In…read morethis branch in particular, on the lovely Nuffield Street in Newmarket, the staff are always really friendly and knowledgeable about the food, offering helpful recommendations and warm greetings. It's only a really small place, so it can be annoying trying to get a table during busy periods but their handy takeaway boxes are perfect for taking into the park on a sunny afternoon. I'm obsessed with Laksa and the one here is really good, just the right amount of coconut and full of fresh, seasonal vegetables. It's $14.50, so about average for Asian food in the city, but totally worth it. Their entrees are cheap, around $6.50 so if you don't want anything too heavy, a couple of these make a great lunchtime treat.

Nice food, Ok service depending on who serves you, the only downside is they keep trying to give me…read moretheir 2016 expired loyalty cards but when I go to get my free one they wont honour it, so apart from that it is great sushi. Prefer this one over Sylvia Park across the road, gets busy but its not bad and they serve you pretty quickly.

Food and service was excellent. Our best meal in Auckland. I…read morewish I had found it sooner

Decent food, great service. We came in after a day of touring and quite hungry. Ordered the spider…read moreroll, beef tongue and steak, and Fuga bento set, plus dessert and drinks. The quality is above average but nothing spectacular, what I expected from a Japanese causal restaurant. A bit on the pricey side for what you get.