My favourite fresh, tasty Japanese in New Zealand

"Ken Yakatori serves up fresh, fast and always extremely good Japanese food cooked yakatori style and is a favourite for before and after movie or show dinners. The gyoza also come highly recommended, along with the yummy green tea ice cream dessert."

"As well as serving up some rather delicious lunch and dinner options, the already-a-hit Tokyo Club in Ponsonby Central also serves up great sushi to go. Apparently the only sushi in Ponsonby prepared by a Japanese chef trained in the culinary art form, you’ll find it on the counter inside being constantly replenished during lunchtime hours. As well as all the favourites they have some great kid friendly sushi packs for sale too, so the whole family are good to go."

"Bian Sushi & Donburi on Symonds Street is constantly being voted in the top three in town when it comes to great sushi, and with good reason. Their offerings are always freshly prepared, affordable and just damn delicious, and the queues at lunchtime speak for themselves. They also create awesome party and catering platters that are always ready on time, and service comes with a smile."