Japanese Takeaways in Auckland City

10th February 2012
This is one of my favourite restaurants. Nestled away in the Viaduct the exterior of Industry Zen is quite dark and deceiving. Enter through the beaded curtain into a wonderful and almost magical atmosphere which truly takes you on a journey. The bar with flurocent blue light and tree stump like bar stools has an array of assorted international beverages. For an intimate evening for two you can opt for a side table with your very own bamboo screen to make it quite private. I perfer being seated in the middle and at 8pm- in time for the chefs and waiters mini show- where the curtains are raised, drums bang and we are introduced to our non-english speaking chefs. The food is from another world. Carried by horse carriage figurines,sashimi nestled in a porcelain house or prawn croquettes dangeling from minitature trees- the cuisine is presented in a fun and unique way. Go and see for yourself what a great dining experience this is. One of Auckland's best kept secrets!

10th September 2010
WOW! Japenese food is the bomb from this place & id have to say that this is ranked in my top 5 restaurants in Auckland.

18th January 2011
Valuable price for great tuna carpaccio and salmon teriyaki. I had beautiful moment with my boyfriend with the excellent service of haru no yume waiters. I will definitely come back with my boyfriend on our anniversary.

19th June 2011
Adventurously exciting, modern Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is chic in it's decoration and even more chic in it's food. Following the simple principles of quality ingredients, cooked with intelligence and care, and presented with an artistic passion that makes you go wow. A great place to try sake as they have a huge selection and knowledgeable wait staff who are happy to guide you. Having a six course degustation menu at $80 also makes it one of the cheapest places in Auckland to experience a chef's personal culinary adventure.

26th August 2010
Soto Japanese Restaurant in Ponsonby is one of the best Japanese restaurants I have visited in Auckland. We've been here approx 6 times in last year - everytime has been excellent. Very creative dishes, excellent service, good wine list. A must try ...

8th September 2010
Very nice food there. Had the chicken don buri set for 38.50. So much food and couldn't finish it,took half of the chicken don buri home. Doesn't happen very often for Japanese restaurant. Love its green tea Ice cream. Very very yummy