Daikoku Teppanyaki and Ramen (Auckland New Zealand)

I was craving to eat with chopsticks (sad, but true) while on business in Auckland, New Zealand. Luckily there were a couple of Japanese restaurants nearby, both operated by Daikoku.

Needing a bowl of comforting noodle, there was Daikoku Ramen offering great range of choices, along with many side dishes. The soup base was not as thick as I wanted it to be. The fried rice was a great side dish however.

A few nights later I was at Daikoku’s teppanyaki restaurant. The chef put on quite a show, while the steaks were juicy and tender.

Details:
Ramen Daikoku
Beside Britmart Station, on Tyler St
Auckland

Daikoku on Quay
148 Quay Street
Auckland

http://www.daikoku.co.nz

The Sushi Counter (Crows Nest Sydney)

We visited Sushi Counter at Crows Nest with a friend who also lives in the area for a Friday dinner catch up. The restaurant has an extensive sushi menu, along with the usual favourites. The gyoza was rather different as it was served in soup with a chilli paste (rather than the usual pan fried). Sushi platter was fresh and generous. For something special, I recommend the scampi sushi with the shell cooked in miso soup – the dish is pricey but worth a try.

Details:
The Sushi Counter
64 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest