Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Auckland Central

Rating summary

Food

Service
Value

Atmosphere

Average prices

US$8 - US$40

Cuisine

Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner, After-hours

Restaurant features

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible

Good for

Child-friendly, Business meetings, Kids, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Romantic

Open Hours

Tuesday

5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday

5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Thursday

5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Friday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location and Contact Information

Address: 460A New North Road | Beside Kingsland Train Station, near city centre., Auckland Central, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Location: South Pacific > New Zealand > North Island > Auckland > Auckland Central
Phone Number: +64 9-815 0610
E-mail

Description

Our team of trained Japanese chefs welcome you. Irrashaimase. We are located next to Kingsland Station, on the Western Line, just 4 stops from the Britomart Downtown Station. We are also one minute from the New North Road, "Kingsland" bus stop.You may view our illustrated menu on our website.Most of us have travelled extensively around the world, and enjoy greeting and entertaining new friends from many different countries.When you are in Auckland, come and see us. We are waiting.You'll be glad you found us on Tripadvisor!

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461992815

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 31 July 2018 via mobile

Nice sake bar restaurant

1st time jump into this small nice Japanese sake bar . Took a few mins to find it in a hidden kingsland area which is down to the kingsland train station lol Never see this much selections of Japanese liquors!? Fish is fresh suggest to...More

Date of visit: July 2018

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Stickman B

Napier, New Zealand

4020

Reviewed 23 July 2018

Bland food, dreadful service, cramped quarters

We were in Auckland for just one night and hoped to enjoy the sort of meal we don't get in Napier. When friends mentioned a great little Japanese restaurant walking distance from their home I was delighted because good Japanese doesn't exist in Napier. The...More

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Laureen7

145

Reviewed 5 July 2018 via mobile

Amazing!

This is my local Japanese and my “go to” special occasion restaurant. We have been coming for 12 years. We can recite the menu backwards and have our favorites - but Taiko always has surprising specials too. 100% consistently delicious - we dream of the...More

Date of visit: March 2018

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anthonymcgivern

Auckland Central, New Zealand

12420

Reviewed 24 June 2018 via mobile

Reliably excellent Japanese food

We used to always get a sashimi platter, broccoli, beef tataki, edamame... but we've started swapping out for different items as there are just so many excellent options... and so well accompanied with a crisp Japanese lager. It's our go to in Kingsland, delicious and...More

Date of visit: May 2018

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JoeyW1190

Reviewed 9 May 2018 via mobile

Worm in salad

Food was average but overpriced. Took a long time for dishes to come out. Our table was consistently left with no food on the table and we were deliberately eating conservatively. Found worm in the salad, obviously you would hope that there find a worm...More

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Lisa D

184

Reviewed 29 April 2018 via mobile

Divine - best Japanese food ever

I took my cousin here - she’s from Canada and eats Japanese all the time - her comment is that this is the best Japanese food she has ever eaten. I believe her because this is our fav local reataurant! Food is always amazing and...More

Date of visit: April 2018

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dna007

New Orleans, Louisiana

2011

Reviewed 29 April 2018

Best Japanese food in Auckland

We are regulars here everytime we travel to Auckland. The food is FANTASTIC! especially the Tempura. The atmosphere is cosy and fun. Awesome selection of saki and other drinks. Ian the owner is the perfect host and always makes you feel very welcome. We LOVE...More

Date of visit: January 2018

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SamV1710

Reviewed 20 March 2018 via mobile

Spectacular service

Such a great experience here! The food was amazing, there service was spectacular and the owner really looks after you! Definitely will be coming back

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GaryandLesleyTravel

808246

Reviewed 14 February 2018 via mobile

Great Japanese in Kingsland

We eat here regularly and are always impressed with the food quality and the service. The food is fresh and the portions are generous. We always sit at the counter which helps us feel part of the kitchen. Tuesday night is BYOW. A great night...More

Date of visit: February 2018

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Tresemack

7433

Reviewed 8 December 2017 via mobile

Best Japanese restaurant in sandringham

Great food, great atmosphere. Staff are super friendly and make great recommendations. Definitely worth a visit..... and then many more return visits

Date of visit: December 2017

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