Takapuna · Auckland
Best Sushi & Japanese in Takapuna 2026
3 of Auckland's best sushi & japanese, all in Takapuna — hand-picked and ranked by the Best of Auckland editors. Every listing is a real, locally-known venue.
Top Pick
#1
Takapuna
Twenty-plus years deep on the North Shore, this lively izakaya pairs an extensive sake list with a loud, convivial dining room — proof that authentic Japanese comfort food never goes out of style.
izakaya
sake bar
North Shore
established
#2
Takapuna
Right on Takapuna Beach, sushi master Chikara Sato runs a no-fusion, straight-up authentic kitchen — fresh sashimi, bento boxes and small plates with a sea view to match.
authentic
sashimi
beachfront
Takapuna
#3
Takapuna & Botany
A teppanyaki steakhouse staple where chefs flip and flame-grill at the table, backing it up with sashimi, karaage, takoyaki and udon at prices that keep families coming back.
teppanyaki
family dining
Takapuna
Botany
