Mr Tanaka's

Mr Tanaka's A vibrant Japanese style restaurant and bar in the heart of Ellerslie, we live for Booze, Food & Fun!

24 hours in the marinade. Gone from the table in about 4 minutes 🔥🍗 Juicy chicken thighs, carrot purée, coriander and pi...
11/09/2026

24 hours in the marinade. Gone from the table in about 4 minutes 🔥🍗

Juicy chicken thighs, carrot purée, coriander and pickled red onion... Bright, succulent and ridiculously good!

Mr Tanaka's
Booze 🍻 Food 🍢 Fun 😎
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
120 Main Highway Ellerslie
Open 7 Days, 11:30am to late

Bao down to your new obsession 🔥Grab a fluffy baoLoad it with Gochujang beef brisketAdd alllll the good stuffSauce. Gene...
11/09/2026

Bao down to your new obsession 🔥

Grab a fluffy bao
Load it with Gochujang beef brisket
Add alllll the good stuff
Sauce. Generously.
Attempt to eat gracefully

Good luck with that last one 🤭

Mr Tanaka's
Booze 🍻 Food 🍢 Fun 😎
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
120 Main Highway Ellerslie
Open 7 Days, 11:30am to late

How good are prawns?🍤😋 New tempura prawns (nga) with yuzu majo and curry leaf joins our OG bacon-wrapped prawns with yum...
09/09/2026

How good are prawns?🍤😋

New tempura prawns (nga) with yuzu majo and curry leaf joins our OG bacon-wrapped prawns with yum yum sauce.... will you have a new favourite?

Mr Tanaka's
Booze 🍻 Food 🍢 Fun 😎
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
120 Main Highway Ellerslie
Open 7 Days, 11:30am to late

Vegetarian? You won't be leaving hungry! 💚We've increased our vegetarian options just for you!Grilled Cauliflower Steak...
07/09/2026

Vegetarian? You won't be leaving hungry! 💚

We've increased our vegetarian options just for you!
Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Beetroot Puree, Miso Glaze, Candied Walnuts
Avocado & Cracked Pepper Sushi
Soba Noodle Salad
Charred Broccoli
Agedashi Tofu
Tempura Vegetables
Eggplant with Miso, Ginger and Sesame

Plus all the delish sides and starters:
Baby Cos, Sesame Dressing, Fried Shallots, Sesame Brittle
Edamame
Lotus Chips
Togarashi Fries

Mr Tanaka's
Booze 🍻 Food 🍢 Fun 😎
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
120 Main Highway Ellerslie
Open 7 Days, 11:30am to late

The humble gyoza this is not! 🥟 Return of the Mac - beef, american cheese, onion and killer sauce.Mr Tanaka'sBooze 🍻 Foo...
03/09/2026

The humble gyoza this is not! 🥟 Return of the Mac - beef, american cheese, onion and killer sauce.

Mr Tanaka's
Booze 🍻 Food 🍢 Fun 😎
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
120 Main Highway Ellerslie
Open 7 Days, 11:30am to late

*Excluded Dollar Dumplings promo

New season, new MENU! 🤩 Bright, fresh and insane flavours that'll have you booking your next visit before you are even o...
02/09/2026

New season, new MENU! 🤩 Bright, fresh and insane flavours that'll have you booking your next visit before you are even out the door 😉

Gluten free, dairy free options galore plus a whole new vegetarian section. There really is something for everyone!

Book your table now - link in the comments.

Mr Tanaka's
Booze 🍻 Food 🍢 Fun 😎
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
120 Main Highway Ellerslie
Open 7 Days, 11:30am to late

28/08/2026

Here we goooo 🙌 our new menu is live, this is the biggest refresh we have done since opening… bold, bright and absolutely delicious!!

And of course, HEAPS of gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options 🫶

Can’t wait to see you this weekend 💥

Simple pleasures 😋 Pop in for lunch.. we won't tell if you have a litttle sake with your sushi 😉🍻🍢😎🍻Happy Hour - 3-6pm d...
12/08/2026

Simple pleasures 😋 Pop in for lunch.. we won't tell if you have a litttle sake with your sushi 😉

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🍻Happy Hour - 3-6pm daily, 2 for 1 karaage chicken, $10 draft beer and prosecco
🥟Dollar Dumplings - Wednesdays from 11:30am to close
🍢Taste of Tanaka's - Thursdays from 5pm to close, 6 courses for $65
😎Kids Eat Free! All day Saturday and Sunday. T&Cs apply.

Juicy 🤤 Be rude not to order ALL of them🍻🍢😎🍻Happy Hour - 3-6pm daily, 2 for 1 karaage chicken, $10 draft beer and prosec...
11/08/2026

Juicy 🤤 Be rude not to order ALL of them

🍻🍢😎

🍻Happy Hour - 3-6pm daily, 2 for 1 karaage chicken, $10 draft beer and prosecco
🥟Dollar Dumplings - Wednesdays from 11:30am to close
🍢Taste of Tanaka's - Thursdays from 5pm to close, 6 courses for $65
😎Kids Eat Free! All day Saturday and Sunday. T&Cs apply.

Welcome to Tanaka's - Twofold Bistro Brewery ! You can now find one of the best beers in the country, their Payola Haz...
30/07/2026

Welcome to Tanaka's - Twofold Bistro Brewery ! You can now find one of the best beers in the country, their Payola Hazy Pale Ale, pouring from the Tanaka's taps 🍻

Expect big notes of peach iced tea, mango mochi ice cream, blood orange and grapefruit peel - all resting on a silky base of (van)Nilla wafer cookies. Ridiculously tasty!

Matariki Weekend Drink Specials! 🍶🍷 Get in quick, very limited stock availableGreystone Deliverance Pinot NoirGlass: $13...
11/07/2026

Matariki Weekend Drink Specials! 🍶🍷 Get in quick, very limited stock available

Greystone Deliverance Pinot Noir
Glass: $13
Bottle: $60

Man O’ War “Pinqe” Rosé
Glass: $13
Bottle: $60

Irodori Peach Liqueur with Soda
Glass: $11

Kikusui Nama Genshu
200ml
Can: $21

Sawmill Low Alcohol Nimble Pale Ale
Can: $10

Here for it! 👏 Long weekend, no surcharge and kids eat free!
09/07/2026

Here for it! 👏 Long weekend, no surcharge and kids eat free!

Here we gyoza again! Every Wednesday at Tanaka's our iconic gyoza are just $1 each 🥟💸
07/07/2026

Here we gyoza again! Every Wednesday at Tanaka's our iconic gyoza are just $1 each 🥟💸

Sticking around these school holidays? Bring the kids to Tanaka's for Kids Eat Free! 💛Each child must be accompanied by...
06/07/2026

Sticking around these school holidays? Bring the kids to Tanaka's for Kids Eat Free! 💛

Each child must be accompanied by one full paying adult.
Not available in conjunction with any other offer – First Table or Happy Hour
No surcharge on public holidays.

Crispy, creamy prawn croquettes with wasabi mayo - our fave flavour bomb 💥Book your table for the weekend! Link in the ...
26/06/2026

Crispy, creamy prawn croquettes with wasabi mayo - our fave flavour bomb 💥

Book your table for the weekend! Link in the comments.

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🍻Happy Hour - 3-6pm daily, 2 for 1 karaage chicken, $10 draft beer and prosecco
😎Kids Eat Free! All throughout the school holidays. T&Cs apply.

Hot off the grill 🔥😋 Which of our skewers is your fave?🍢 Steak, Mushroom, Marrow Butter🍢 Pork Belly, Nori Jam, Pickled P...
25/06/2026

Hot off the grill 🔥😋 Which of our skewers is your fave?

🍢 Steak, Mushroom, Marrow Butter
🍢 Pork Belly, Nori Jam, Pickled Pear
🍢 Classic Chicken Thigh, Spring Onion, Tare Sauce
🍢 Bacon Wrapped Prawns, Yum Yum Sauce

Address

120 Main Highway, Ellerslie
Auckland
1024

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 11:30am - 1am
Saturday 11:30am - 1am
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+64 9-216 8914

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