Kazuya

One of the best dining experiences Ive had in NZ. The food tasted great but what made it really special was the whole experience and the detail put into the course. You can tell that the chef is very passionate about what he is doing. Food great, service great, interior/environment is clean and honestly the detail put into making the experience really special was really memorable. Thanks Kazuya team.

My best fine dining in Auckland, I highly recommend it. They serve Japanese-inspired cuisines with high-sense dishes the beautiful presentation of the food is excellent. All the menus are of course very tasty, but the level of detail in the bread and garnishes is truly astonishing. First-timers should order the seven-course menu.

This is easily one of the top fine dining restaurants in Auckland. Every dish was fresh, mostly made with local produce, flavour profiles were so on point. We had the premium 7 course and the extra add on (scampi, paua and wagyu) was definitely worth the money. Their signature ‘Texture’ dish was phenomenal and so beautiful to look at. They paced the whole dining experience really well. We never felt like we were waiting too long for the next dish, nor rushed to finish. Service was great, the chef even greeted us out and gave us mini cookies as we headed out. Such a cute finish!

Kazuya restaurant is the absolute best restaurant. Although the winner of Metro top restaurants changes every year, for me, Kazuya is always number 1. Many great restaurants are great because of the quality of their food, but but Kazuya stands out because of their creativity on top of the great food. Some restaurants are too creative and ended up with some weird tasting dishes. Kazuya has the right balance, so every dish gives you surprise and joy. Service is perfect as well, as you would expect from Japanese. I'm lucky enough to go to Kazuya three times over these years (twice paid by others too!) and their quality is always consistently 5-star. Fancy restaurants are pricey for sure, but it's not just the ingredients themselves. It's the effort the chef put in. Just like a Van Gogh's painting costs more than the paint and the canvas, Kazuya's dishes is the best art your tongue can taste.

Kazuya was one of the finest dining experiences I’ve ever had. Although the Michelin Guide has not made it’s way to New Zealand/Australia yet, I have no doubt that this would be a contender for one or more stars. The service was outstanding and staff was very attentive. The food was delicious and the courses were delivered at an excellent pace. The portion sizes varied, felt appropriate for each dish, and together made for a meal that did not leave you hungry or overly full, as some prex fixe menus can. Of particular note, the wagyu dish was simple yet elegant and may be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. I would definitely recommend this as a must-try stop in Auckland!

Have always been and still is one of the best fine dining experiences in Auckland. They’ve kept the same standard of food quality and service all these years, still serving delicious food with outstanding presentation delivering an outstanding experience. Quite a stand out compared to the move to bistro styled dining in most other restaurants. A real MUST try if you love food.