Kokoro Kitchen — Restaurant in Waitematā

Dine-in, takeaway and Delivery available.

I ordered the Chicken Katsu, Tempura prawns and pork Gyoza through Ubereats.

The Chicken katsu was great! The chicken and Rice was plenty compared however the vegetables proportion was too little to go with the chicken and rice which meant I was left with more rice but they tasted very well individually!

The Prawn Tempura was well crumbed with adequate amounts of sauce on the side which was more than enough to consume with the tempura and it tasted good!

The pork Gyoza was tasty and it came with enough soy sauce. But the portion size for the single Gyoza was too small for me but it still does the job of tasting great!

The packaging was good for the chicken katsu and was securely sealed but the same cannot be said for the tempura and gyoza which were inadequate packed in weak packaging (but it came to me safely)

The price is very fair and student friendly. Great for a weekly night out...

Stopped by for a fairly late night dinner (around 8pm). The front wasn't full but the back area was. The back area is a nice seating area with big windows that look out into Auckland. The front area felt a bit tight but wasn't squashed, although it might be different when it's full. Once seated we were given water and menus. The menu had a fair selection of food and wasn't overwhelmingly large which was good. Service was quite good, they had good timings when taking the orders. The food was nice. Went with prawn katsu curry on rice and the curry sauce was quite nice although lacking a bit in spice. Thought it was a nice touch to have pickles on the side. Quite a nice meal and...

Affordable lunch spot serving Japanese classics.

What we ordered:

❣️A range of Donburis - my coworkers all opted for this classic dish, each beautifully presented with a vibrant array of toppings. The fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and generous portions ensured everyone left happy.

❣️Udon Soup - as Auckland’s chill sets in, I found comfort in a classic Japanese udon soup. The perfectly balanced broth and generous fillings of tofu and vegetables were exactly what I craved for a cozy meal.

Overall, a great choice for a quick lunch! They have a diverse menu with something delicious...