KajiKen

KajiKen brings Japanese food to Kent Street in Newmarket, Newmarket, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 2.1 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as nigiri sushi and chicken karaage are usually on the menu. With 354 Japanese options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10:30 pm on Mondays. It stays open late on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 77 hours each week.

For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Newmarket easy to explore on foot.