The Best Sushi Spots In Auckland

In Japanese Cocoro means ‘ the heart and soul’ and this restaurant thrives to feed both with their delicious selection of Japanese cuisine. With a large communal style table taking centre stage, it encourages friends and couples to sit side by side for a more intimate dining experience. You can choose between the sushi and sashimi course or dine A La Carte from the tapas menu.

Cocoro serves up sushi in the nigiri style; sweet and salty rice sits on the bottom with a thin slice of cooked/uncooked fish on top. Experience the luxury of blue fish tuna and smoked daikon pickles in the nigiri sushi style or give sashimi a try. These delicious raw bites of fish are sure to expand your horizons and how you approach food. With a never-ending menu of Japanese sake, you’re sure to find the perfect match to compliment your food.

With multiple restaurants all across Auckland you’re sure to find one close to you. Each Musashi restaurant has a unique twist on the traditional, offering a unique perspective on Japanese fusion cuisine. Using locally sourced produce you get to experience New Zealand ingredients prepared and served in a Japanese style.

The insane options for sushi will have you over ordering; soft-shell crab lathered in teriyaki sauce, Aburi scallops served in nigiri sushi as well as the flame- grilled eye-fillet. This cosy restaurant is suitable for big groups and dinner dates, that’s sure to impress. While these venues are BYO it would be rude not to sample the sake, they have available. Warm or cold we can’t get enough!

You can find these beauties all around New Zealand. Sushi Train is a great way to experience Japanese food in a casual and exciting way. With a conveyor belt style of service, you can sit front stage to a rotating selection of food or grab a few plates and take a seat elsewhere. This style of service offers a great incentive to try new dishes, instead of going old school and ordering from a menu you simply grab whatever catches your eye.

Pricing works on the colour of the plates you collect throughout your visit so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for some great value dishes. Sushi Train allows you to build your own tapa style meal, mix and match dishes like the bigeye tuna nigiri sushi and the sweet chilli prawn sushi. You can also make requests if you have a hankering for something specific.

With a stunning backdrop of Takapuna beach and a sea of floating silver fish overhead Tokyo Bay has captured the calming effect of the ocean with their sleek décor. Take a seat on the patio outside, beneath large Japanese styled umbrellas and experience the modern take on Japanese cuisine. Decide on ordering an array of sharing plates to experience a little bit of everything or get an individual dish.

Grab a plate of crunchy tiger prawn sushi rolls or the crowd favourite teriyaki chicken and spend the evening in this peaceful oasis. With a fully licenced ‘fugu’ blowfish sushi chef you know you’re in the best place to get your fix.

This upscale restaurant promises to deliver simple, heart-warming and traditional Japanese dishes. Taking inspiration from Kyoto, Gion provides original flavour and visual experiences that capture the essence of the restaurant’s origin. From the moment you step inside you’re immersed in the Japanese culture and standout hospitality, welcomed with green tea and kimono clad waitresses.

The relaxing atmosphere and ode to old Japan creates a beautiful stage to experience Japanese cuisine. With standout dishes like the classic salmon and avocado sushi, or something a little different like the rainbow roll with five types of fresh fish allows you to enjoy a truly authentic Japanese dining experience. If you’re feeling adventurous try the grilled eel with cucumber and Kabayaki sauce.