Sushi Friends, Papatoetoe — Restaurant in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Before trying them out I looked at the reviews and saw they had 4.9 stars. So my husband and I tried their chicken donburi. Sad to say my experience was not like others. The chicken actually tasted like fish. The oil or batter seemed a little old so it had that weird after taste. The garnish was ok, but the mayo they use was tangy tasting. Coupled with the chicken that tasted like fish it didn’t pair well. The shop owner seemed lovely, but sad to say the food did not match other reviews. Atmosphere and...

I ate their Chicken Karaage Donburi for lunch today, and I was so flabbergasted because it tasted exactly like the one I had in Japan, especially the sauce. What's even more surprising was that the price was so cheap and the amount was plentiful.

I recommend this to anyone who loves...

First time to the shop the owners are new to the industry Both husband and wife have lived in New Zealand for 10 years from Korea Fantastic Food Great Service Friendly Staff Pricing competitive They made you feel welcome and even gave us a few freebys ie sushi and yummy coffee highly...