I was staying in the hotel and it is near the airport but in an office building and industrial…read morewarehouses neighborhood with no options for food. Had the burger and fries. It was pretty good. The bun a little dry so it fell apart as I was eating it. Had to use fork and knife to finish it.

Decent restaurant, especially considering how this is the only restaurant in the area for guests of…read morethe Sudima hotel. The food is pretty average - we ordered a lamb shank and the grilled salmon steak. The lamb is tender and the flavor meets expectations; the salmon was a bit overdone. They are decently priced for what they're worth - as a family of three our final total came to around 80NZD. The service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry so it didn't matter.

Really enjoyed our meal here, the ambience and decor was very unique and pleasant…read more Great service and great tasting food. Recommended!

A nicely presented clean dine in & takeaway restaurant on Otahuhu's main road…read more Secret Thai Garden has a great selection of very tasty looking dishes to choose from. I opted for Pad Thai which was very nice - just the right combination of the ingredients which were all very fresh & tasty. The serving was a decent size & I had enough leftover for lunch the next day - definitely priced fairly/affordably. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back to try more yummy Thai cuisine again soon!!

A bit ambivalent about this place. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but for the price you sort…read moreof want a wow factor as well. The place- spacious, mixture of two and four sweaters as well as some private rooms if you reserve early. Parking is a b*%#h in Parnell as you all know. The food- good quality traditional Japanese food. Most of the stuff on the menu is pretty traditional. None of those twists or flair as you sometimes get from places in the city. The flavor is well balanced. Seafoods are all fresh. Would definitely recommend the oyster and beef tataki if you are into raw meat. If you really want to go all out, order the wagyu beef. The service- no real complaints. Polite as it is in many Japanese restaurants. They do charge for tea, considering what you are paying for the entire meal, it's kinda annoying to have to pay for greentea. The price- I would definitely put it as $$$. Nothing really is under $20. Overall, it's a good restaurant, good quality traditional food.

Thank you so much for looking after my group last night for my birthday dinner! The food and…read moreservice were impeccable. The freshest sashimi served in a breathtaking presentation and very patient wait staff made for a most memorable evening. I will see you again!

I enjoyed the food here but was quite dissapointed with everything else…read more first of all, there is no longer $3 validated parking as some websites states....they should really edit it because the near by parking was $5 per half hour last night.... We booked a table but when we got there it took ages to get service. We had to really flag someone down. Then it took ages to even recieve some water as we waited for our food. They really need to up their service. The serving sizes are quite small so unless you are a very light eater, you will probably have to buy two $13ish meals. They also do not come with rice. Rice is an additional $2.50 for a small bowl. So you are looking at spending about $25-30 per person. I do like the seating arrangement though... we had a big table and even though we could see other tables the way it was layed out makes it feel private. Apparently there was also some sort of amazing show with drums and stuff which I had missed as I got there late...so that could be good entertainment. Everyone on our 10 people table raved about the Kushi chicken.... I did think it was quite good however could only do one piece as I felt that it was quite oily and sickening after a while. Overall I would try this place again.

Great food. I liked the sake and the plum wine, hubby not so impressed with the sake, but polished…read moreoff an Orion (draught). The karaage chicken is pretty unique - they use rice bubbles instead of breadcrumbs! Have attached photos. Down one star due to the price, was $130 for two with drinks as above, oysters, sashimi, beef tataki, takoyaki, three types of skewers, and karaage, but more pricey than we're used to. Yummy though! Will probably be back, but not for our cheap date nights :-)

There's an ad running for New Zealand tourism entitled "Auckland, The Show Never Stops." That is a…read morecomplete and absolutely false advertising luring tourism to a "major" New Zealand city that is well in bed by 9PM. Auckland does NOT have the big city restaurant excitement like that of Sydney, Paris, New York City or São Paulo where such businesses are opened late. And Renkon is an example of such an Auckland restaurant that closes shamelessly early. I mean, why even bother opening in the first place if hungry customers with serious cash will be denied service because "We're closing in ten minutes"?! And it's only 8:50PM! In addition to the weak open hours, Renkon does not offer very good food nor exemplary service. Much like most of New Zealand eateries, portions of their meaty dishes are small and the taste is quite insipid. I don't understand the other favorable reviews that make Renkon seem like a "guilty pleasure" or "filling meal." Perhaps those are very petite stomachs, but sadly enough, I walked away unsatisified and displeased with my meal. Renkon is yet another place I won't be revisiting anytime soon for a "Japanese meal."

Renkon is one of my favourite places to go in the K'Road area for lunch - it's relatively cheap,…read morealways delicious and served by ridiculously friendly staff. I always get the teriyaki tofu and make sure they load in lots of extra teriyaki sauce to coat the rice. It's only $11.50 for a standard rice donburi, which is pretty cheap and definitely worth the money you pay for it. Friend favourites are the misodare donburi (with spicy miso sauce) and chicken karaage. I definitely recommend choosing rice over noodles when buying - while delicious and sizeable, noodles don't soak up the sauce as well as rice.

Friends of ours recommended Narita as a restaurant worth trying. So my wife and I decided to enjoy…read morean evening out, and enjoy is the key word here. What a little gem, the staff members are all dressed up in traditional gear, and the general atmosphere is positive. With sake bottles used as decoration and dodgy old Japanese drifting videos playing in the background, it all adds to the experience. But it is the platters of food that will make this your regular hang out, good food and inexpensive to boot. Add a shot of sake or two, some Japanese beer and you've got a good night out. They hand out soya beans to nibble on, and the more you eat the better they get. Narita is a definite must do for all diners on the North Shore.

3.5 Stars. My family…read morelove this place and have been visiting regularly for years. Personally, I think it's just okay. Six of us went recently for dinner, ordering various things. The menu is quite large and varied so there is something for everyone. I ordered the vegetarian set meal which was actually really large with many dishes. The teriyaki tofu was close to perfect - probably the best I've had. The rest of the dishes were a little greasy though and I didn't feel very authentic. They have a fairly big selection of Japanese beers - including on tap which is nice, as well as other Japanese alcohol.

Now that I work part-time at Auckland Uni, I often grab lunch from this little sushi bar before…read moreheading to my desk. It certainly doesn't look like anything special - it's located in the Quad along with a whole lot of other food-court-type student fare - but it's always yummy and cheap, too! They have a good range of sushi - tuna, salmon, avocado, crab, prawn, and I usually grab 7 or so pieces for around $9, which is more than enough for me. They're always busily restocking the sushi as soon as you take it off the platter, so there's a steady supply of your favourites. Plus the people working there are so lovely, and always give me two soy fish and a generous helping of ginger, which definitely endears me to them further!

Kura did not disappoint. The sashimi was so fresh and tasty. Presentation was a work of art. Loved…read morethe rainbow roll with a variety of tasty roe on top. Also tried the edamame & a bao bun special that was a squid ink bun with shrimp & spicy mayo. The servers were friendly and attentive. The house sake was perfect to split between two people. Very cool basement spot and can't wait to come back.

In need of a light pre-movie/theatre/comedy dinner? Then Kura is your jam. It's bang-smack in the…read moremiddle of Auckland's Theatre district on Queen Street (near The Classic, Basement, Q Theatre, Aotea, Town Hall etc), the food comes out quick smart and it has a fun atmosphere to boot. If you're going with a group, definitely book one of the large sunken tables but beware you have to take off your shoes so strappy stilettos are a no go. As far as food goes the sashimi is a must and the sushi rolls (spicy tuna and spider roll are my favourites) taste as good as they look. Keep in mind that most of the dishes are quite small and prices quickly add up so not the best for a group of hungry lads.