TanukiAotea Arts Quarter, Auckland
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Japanese restaurant · Aotea Arts Quarter

Tanuki Japanese Restaurant Auckland

319 Queen Street, Aotea Arts Quarter, Auckland Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Weekly opening hours for Tanuki
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday5 pm – 10 pm
Friday5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday5 pm – 10 pm
Sunday5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 9 379 5353 to check.

319 Queen Street, Aotea Arts Quarter, Auckland

About

About Tanuki

Tanuki brings Japanese food to 319 Queen Street in Aotea Arts Quarter, Aotea Arts Quarter, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. It sits right in the heart of Auckland, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on Japanese food. Dishes typical of this style include katsu curry and nigiri sushi, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 354 Japanese options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into halal territory.

Tanuki opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The earliest start is 5 pm on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Wednesdays. In total it trades for about 25 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Tanuki include halal. 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 Aotea Arts Quarter easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sushi & SashimiSalmon sashimi

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

$20–28

MainsTeppanyaki set

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

$38–60

Small PlatesEdamame

Salted soy beans

$6–8

Small PlatesTakoyaki

Octopus balls with bonito flakes

$11–14

MainsTeriyaki salmon

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

$26–33

Desserts & DrinksMatcha ice cream

Green tea ice cream

$7–9

Plan your visit

When is Tanuki busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Tanuki

Where is Tanuki?

Tanuki is at 319 Queen Street, Aotea Arts Quarter, Auckland, about 200 m from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Tanuki's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday 5 pm – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Tanuki closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What kind of food does Tanuki serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Tanuki?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Tanuki?

You can call +64 9 379 5353. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Tanuki?

The closest is Tanuki's Cave (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Tanuki's Cave 0 m
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