Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen)

6.6

Yakitori Daikoku offers an exceptional dining experience with its authentic Japanese cuisine. The menu features a delightful array of dishes, showcasing the freshness and quality of ingredients. Patrons rave about the warm atmosphere and the attentive service, which makes every visit memorable.

The staff is known for their friendliness and commitment to customer satisfaction, going above and beyond to enhance your meal. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual dinner, Yakitori Daikoku consistently delivers an impressive culinary journey that keeps guests coming back for more.

Information about japanese restaurant in Auckland - Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen)

Service options

Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Small plates
Spirits
Wine

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar on site
Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Planning

Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Children

High chairs

Parking

Paid parking lot
Paid street parking

Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen) is in position 10 of japanese restaurants in Auckland

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Customer Reviews

★★★★★

Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen) has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 508 reviews on Google

The sweetest place. Such tasty food - good selection, and such kind staff! The staff even noticed we were dining for a birthday and went out of their way to create a dessert plate. Highly recommend!

Sam Fearon (☆ 5/5)

Quite sad.. We use to go here every couple months and happy spending hundreds due to the portion size and pricing. It was delicious, filling and worth the money. Back in 2023, the sushi slices were thick and juicy. With the aburi platter.. It use to $54 and had x3 of each selection. I think there were x16/17 pieces for $54. I use to have to take two bites per sushi cause of the size. We've recommended so many people and have taken so many people here before. Started noticing the quality in 2024.. Thought perhaps it's just a one off. Today. Prices have gone up. Understand inflation. Happy to pay for more if the quality was the same. Portion sizes have been cut in half. Sashimi medium platter $46.. Thin slices. Aburi sushi now only 12 pieces for $60. Tempera.. Veges were cut so thin and small. On a good note, service was great. Very quick. Food was fresh. Wishing this business all the best!

Tracey (☆ 3/5)

A best kept secret, don't be fooled by the simplistic first impressions of the menu. We have been here a few times and never been disappointed. The food is delicious, well priced for the portion sizes. Always fresh and beautifully presented. Cater for GF with GF dedicated menu and GF Soy Sauce made ordering very easy, lots to pick from. 10/10 for Japanese food Atmosphere is pretty authentic not refined but comfortable

GPG Accounts (☆ 5/5)

Second time I went there.Freshest sashimi, nice sushi, great spicy chicken wings.Perfect service.Highly recommend.

Андрей Власов (☆ 5/5)

Absolutely incredible. The sashimi was insanely fresh, the Zen roll with truffle aioli was next-level, and the miso black cod just melted in my mouth. Cool vibe, great service—this place is a hidden gem. Will 100% be back.

Daniel Painter (☆ 5/5)

Look past the front window and step inside, you won't be disappointed. The food is delicious, fresh and we enjoyed our dining experience here. Staff were super friendly.

Ashley Beltrame (☆ 5/5)

The food at your restaurant is exceptional—each dish showcases the artistry and authenticity of Japanese cuisine. The flavors are incredible, and the atmosphere is so inviting. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience!"

Laurice Malana (☆ 5/5)

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Information about Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen)

Address

Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen) is located at Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen) 104 Customs Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Phone

The phone number of Yakitori Daikoku (Former Zen) is +64 9 307 0936

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 17:00–23:00
Wednesday: 17:00–23:00
Thursday: 17:00–23:00
Friday: 17:00–00:00
Saturday: 17:00–00:00
Sunday: Closed