TanukiAotea Arts Quarter, Auckland
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Japanese restaurant · Aotea Arts Quarter

Tanuki Japanese Restaurant Auckland Menu

319 Queen Street, Aotea Arts Quarter, Auckland Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
About this menu guide: the dishes and price ranges below are typical of Japanese food at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand, compiled by our editors to help you plan. The current menu and prices at Tanuki may differ – please confirm with the venue on +64 9 379 5353.

Small Plates

EdamameVVGGF$6–8

Salted soy beans

Gyoza$10–13

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

Chicken karaage$13–17

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

Agedashi tofuV$11–14

Fried tofu in dashi broth

Takoyaki$11–14

Octopus balls with bonito flakes

Miso soupV$4–6

With tofu and wakame

Sushi & Sashimi

Salmon sashimiGF$20–28

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

Mixed sashimiGF$28–40

Salmon, tuna and kingfish

Salmon nigiri$7–10

Pair of hand-pressed sushi

Aburi salmon roll★$18–24

Flame-seared with special sauce

California roll$14–18

Crab, avocado and cucumber

Vegetable rollVVG$12–15

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

Mains

Beef donburi$19–24

Sweet soy beef on rice

Tempura udon$20–25

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

Teppanyaki set★$38–60

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

Tonkotsu ramen$20–26

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

Chicken katsu curry$21–26

Crumbed chicken with Japanese curry

Teriyaki salmon$26–33

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

Desserts & Drinks

Sake$10–16

By the glass

Matcha ice creamVGF$7–9

Green tea ice cream

MochiV$8–10

Sweet rice cakes

Green teaVG$3–5

Hot or iced

Key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · 🌶 spicy · ★ house-style signature. Prices in NZ dollars (GST inclusive).

Signature dishes of Japan to look for

DishWhat it is
SashimiThinly sliced raw salmon, tuna or kingfish
Nigiri sushiHand-pressed rice topped with fish
Tonkotsu ramenPork bone broth with noodles and chashu
Chicken karaageJapanese-style fried chicken
TeppanyakiMeat and seafood cooked on a hot plate in front of you
Katsu curryCrumbed cutlet with Japanese curry sauce