At long last, the hunt for zaru soba in NZ ends. :) I’ve never been a fan of Parnell Rd’s dining establishments – with only a few notable exceptions, I found most of them overpricedContinue reading
Category: Japanese
Tanuki’s Cave, CBD
Tanuki’s Cave is a little yakitori bar with a fairly unique concept – it’s in the basement of a shop, accessible through a narrow flight of stairs. The place is kitted out quite well, decoratedContinue reading
Daikoku, Victoria St
I’m not entirely sure what ‘Daikoku’ means in Japanese, but it sure is a popular name for restaurants! In Auckland alone, there are several Daikokus – a chain specializing in teppanyaki, a noodle bar, andContinue reading
Sushi Train, Viaduct
When we first moved from Christchurch to Auckland, I was thrilled to find out that Auckland had not just one, but several sushi trains! Call it a novelty or a gimmick, but I love seeingContinue reading
Kohan Restaurant, Lake Tekapo
Kohan is rated as the #1 restaurant in Lake Tekapo by Tripadvisor, but that doesn’t really do the place justice – it is one of the best Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, really. Back whenContinue reading
Haru no Yume, Freemans Bay
At first glance, Haru no Yume appears to be one of the dozens of standard mid-range Japanese restaurants populating Auckland. When we went to the Freemans Bay branch on a Saturday night, however, the placeContinue reading