Sakebar Nippon Restaurant, Takapuna

Absolutely amazing food, yummy and very prompt. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Limited options for wine.

I always lived in Northshore but funny how I’ve never been to this restaurant, so we dined here on a Saturday night. Because we didn’t make a reservation, we were seated at the bar table, but it was okay because we always sit next to each other anyway. The atmosphere was good but gets quite loud when the staff bash on the drum and chant something. I think it’s their custom to do it to welcome customers coming into the restaurant. The service was excellent, and food was delicious too. I recommend scallops and okonomiyaki and prawn with hot sake.