The Don
Japanese Restaurant in Auckland CBD, with the public listing, real photographs and Google review record kept together in one clear visit-first page.
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Kitchen photograph 02
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Kitchen photograph 04
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Kitchen photograph 05
A real photograph from the restaurant's Google listing. It is presented as visual evidence, not as a price or availability promise.
Kitchen photograph 06
A real photograph from the restaurant's Google listing. It is presented as visual evidence, not as a price or availability promise.
Recognise the room before you arrive
The Google Places record lists The Don at 47 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. The public profile identifies it as a japanese restaurant and records 4.5 stars from 857 reviews. The photographs on this page came from the listing itself. They are kept as reference material for this preview, with the original facade or dining scene left visible so a visitor can recognise the place before deciding to call or visit.
Address from Google Places
47 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
A direct phone route
09 379 2834
Services listed publicly
dine-in, takeaway, delivery
The listing, without stock photography
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4.5 stars from 857 reviews
Quoted from the Google Places record returned for this business. The review wording is kept in the reviewer's original language and is not translated.
“The restaurant is located in a basement, but once inside it feels cozy and nicely decorated. The atmosphere is pleasant, the music is good, and the staff were genuinely friendly. We ordered two chicken tonkatsu curries and an additional deal with chicken karaage and two beers. The curry tasted homemade and didn’t rely on the typical Japanese curry blocks, which was a nice change. Unfortunately, it was extremely salty. Japanese food can be on the saltier side, but this went far beyond that and felt clearly over-seasoned. The chicken karaage was also disappointing. Flavor-wise it was okay, but there was far too much batter, with some pieces thick and doughy on the inside. It was also very salty, just like the curry. The broccoli on the side was basic and forgettable. After the meal, both of us felt uncomfortably thirsty, making it clear that the saltiness wasn’t a one-off issue. It’s a shame, because the setting and service are great. With better seasoning control, this place could be much better, but as it stands, it’s a three-star experience.”
“Excellent sashimi. The curry pork katsu was good but a bit salty. I loved the sake pour. The tempura was also tasty. They use QR codes to order, but they don't have WiFi, which seemed odd to me as a traveler. No problem though as they did take our order the human way.”
“I had the daily special ($16.50) and the whole squid ($22). The daily special was sauce chicken katsudon, which usually costs $19. The chicken was amazing, very fresh and crunchy on the outside, and super soft and tender on the inside. The whole squid however was disappointing, it was pretty tough. I feel that with the quality of the chicken, the squid might have just been a one off, and I'd love to come here again as it was a nice place :). You order through a qr code.”
Opening hours & location
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Opening hours
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