Cocoro is an award-winning Japanese restaurant located in Auckland's Ponsonby Road. They specialize in nigiri sushi and sashimi degustation menus, offering a unique dining experience. With a focus on providing an 'ichi go ichi e' experience, they offer...
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The design and ambience of Cocoro is very relaxing and social. On following the waitresses recomendation we embarked on the degustation menu ($80) The first course of the degustation was a delicate chawanmushi served in petite white china cups. This savoury baked custard with West Coast whitebait and shitake mushrooms and topped with translucent spheres of caviar had me in raptures. Salmon sashimi and tuna nigiri sushi further demonstrated the huge importance of presentation in Japanese cuisine. Delivered to our table in a jet black, glossy, stand-up lacquerware box, our waitress dramatically opened the doors to reveal layers of small plates of freshly prepared sashimi, sushi and Te Matuku Bay oysters in ponzu vinegar. The sheer freshness of the tuna and salmon meant with each mouthful the seafood melted, leaving behind the vibrant hit of the South Island fresh wasabi that Cocoro uses. As each course evolved our taste buds were further tempted. In summary eating at Cocoro is a gentle and wonderful experience. There's thoughtfulness and attention to detail in every aspect of there operation
