Tanuki sushi and sake bar

Tanuki sushi and sake bar We serve traditional Japanese favourites like sushi, sashimi and tempura. We also have Japanese beer on tap and 23 types of sake from all over Japan.

We are located in the Arts district of Auckland city and a perfect destination before or after a show If you are going on to a show or the movies, Tanuki is the place to dine for authentic Japanese izakaya food.

Happy 2026! Back open and Happy hour from 4pm till 6 tonight with full menu from 5pm!
25/01/2026

Happy 2026! Back open and Happy hour from 4pm till 6 tonight with full menu from 5pm!

It's the last night for the year at Tanuki.We are open today from 4pm for Happy hour till 6pm.Snacks and drinks availabl...
21/12/2025

It's the last night for the year at Tanuki.
We are open today from 4pm for Happy hour till 6pm.
Snacks and drinks available then full dinner menu from 5pm
Thank you for your patronage in 2025 and we look forward to seeing you from 14 January 2026! Have a safe and fun Christmas and new year. Team Tanuki x
PS: the Cave below us is open next week and only closed for Christmas day

Our last night for 2025 at Tanuki is this Sunday might.From the Tanuki team, we wish you a happy holidays and see you in...
17/12/2025

Our last night for 2025 at Tanuki is this Sunday might.
From the Tanuki team, we wish you a happy holidays and see you in 2026

New specials on!Cheesy goodness  deep fried in a gyoza wrapper with aonori (seaweed) and salt sprinkle.  Might be good w...
03/12/2025

New specials on!

Cheesy goodness deep fried in a gyoza wrapper with aonori (seaweed) and salt sprinkle. Might be good with freshly pulled Sapporo draft beer?

Lantern on ✅️ sake chilled ✅️  fresh NZ fish delivered today ✅️Ok, we're ready!Come visit us, we are open all weekend!
13/11/2025

Lantern on ✅️ sake chilled ✅️ fresh NZ fish delivered today ✅️
Ok, we're ready!
Come visit us, we are open all weekend!

We are great for large groups as we have our wonderful Japanese style private room on our mezzanine floor.  Perfect for ...
07/11/2025

We are great for large groups as we have our wonderful Japanese style private room on our mezzanine floor. Perfect for 20 to 33 people.
Set menu only, which is a range of Tanuki favourites as well as items you can only get on our set menu like this Salmon shio koji
This room is booking up fast for December with Christmas parties 🎄
menu

Sashimi or sushi? What's the difference? Sushi has specially vinegared  rice, whether it's a roll (maki sushi) or fish o...
30/10/2025

Sashimi or sushi? What's the difference?
Sushi has specially vinegared rice, whether it's a roll (maki sushi) or fish on top of a finger of sushi rice (nigiri sushi)
Sashimi is just super fresh raw fish with no rice.
Either way, we get fish deliveries every day so you know it's fresh!

24/10/2025

Grab your besties this long weekend for some rocking sushi and awesome cocktails!

Just for this weekend,  we are celebrating the warmer weather with two cocktails Sakura Bloom and Sakura Negroni. Come v...
17/10/2025

Just for this weekend, we are celebrating the warmer weather with two cocktails
Sakura Bloom and Sakura Negroni. Come visit us after your show for a cocktail nightcap

Happy hour till 6pm tonight for tap beer and wine by the glassStrawberries are finally here and tonight we have strawber...
05/10/2025

Happy hour till 6pm tonight for tap beer and wine by the glass
Strawberries are finally here and tonight we have strawberry Daiquiris on the cocktail menu!

Address

319 Queen Street
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 10pm

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