Taiko Restaurant

The food, the atmosphere just everything about this place is really good. Pricey aren’t too expensive, you won’t be disappointed if you went for a visit. The staff are always happy

Has been my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland forever. The owner is always really friendly and really knows his food. I have never in over 10 years of going there had a bad dish. It would be my top pick of Japanese in the city and that is even after 6 weeks in Japan. Love this place!

I had dinner at Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar in Kingsland right next to the train station. Staff was very hospitable, warm and engaging and the service was excellent.

The menu was extensive so it was difficult deciding between a set menu and individual dishes. To help peruse the menu I ordered plum wine with soda.

After much deliberation, I settled the salmon sashimi and seafood salad which were impeccably presented on ice with embellishments of shell and twigs. The freshness of the fish was remarkable and the condiments of wasabi mayo and seaweed salad was exceptional. The seafood salad was my stand out dish of the night.

For hot dishes, I ordered pork gyoza and Taiko spicy prawns with special and yum yum sauces. These dishes were delicious too and very satisfying.

Overall my dining experience was wonderful and I discovered a new favourite so will return again. Highly recommended with distinction!

Great little, hidden gem of a place. Ebi Fry is tasty and the best Teriyaki Chicken I've ever had. Excellent service, good value and Sake on tap. Been about 10 times and still enjoy it. Go early or book as it's a small place and fills up most nights.

Nice Japanese restaurant that not only looked good but tasted good as well. The staff were very nice and happy, lots of seating for everyone. Decent sized meals