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Tuesday 5pm - 11pm Wednesday 12pm - 12pm Thursday 12pm - 12pm Friday 12pm - 12pm Saturday 12pm - 12pm

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Executive Chef Yukio Ozeki is a big fan of Nikkei, the fresh Peruvian Japanese crossover flavours th Quietly winning awards and creating devotees.
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Azabu has long been a mainstay in the Ponsonby dining scene. Chef Yukio Ozeki has been serving his sublime Japanese cuisine made with the finest local ingredients for years. Yukio’s menu combines Nikkei-influenced dishes and modern Japanese with an emphasis on the fun and the interesting.

01/05/2026

Kick off Viva Espolòn at Azabu with our gyoza skin tacos. Both served with a sharp Espolòn Tequila Yuzu Margarita shot on the side. Choose from spicy miso salmon or wagyu tartare. Clean, punchy, and built to hit all at once. Here for May only.

30/04/2026

Viva Espolòn at Azabu.

$18 cocktails all May — Yuzu Margaritas, Umami Margaritas and ESpalomas. Clean flavours, sharp balance, and the kind of pours that keep the night moving.

Viva Espolòn 🧡 31 days only

23/04/2026

Trust the chef. This Mother's Day at Azabu, we've taken care of everything, a set menu of signature dishes crafted for the occasion, with specials on Moët & Chandon Rosé because Mum deserves to be toasted properly. Book now. Mum will thank you for it. 🥂🖤

01/04/2026

New on the menu: The Cocktail Edit has arrived at Azabu Ponsonby - a curated selection of cocktails designed with balance, precision, and depth of flavour in mind.

From a bold Akaii Negroni to bright yuzu and passionfruit-driven serves, each cocktail is crafted to complement the menu.
Available for a limited time.

19/03/2026

Easter Hours Update

We’ll be open over the Easter weekend with slightly adjusted hours:

Good Friday: 5pm till late
Easter Saturday & Sunday: 5pm till late Easter Monday: 5pm till late

Hop on in and celebrate with us-great food & good vibes!

We can’t wait to see you!

*Public holiday surcharge

15/02/2026

Fresh sashimi. Crunchy vegetables. Sweet-savoury honey ume dressing.

Our Lunar New Year Prosperity Salad is a joyful mix of tuna, salmon, carrot, red cabbage, daikon, wakame, sesame and golden crackers — tossed high for luck and prosperity.

Available 8–28 February at Azabu Ponsonby.

03/02/2026

The perfect Valentine’s Day at Azabu Ponsonby ❤️
☀️Join us for a relaxed à la carte lunch - perfect for a daytime date, Galentine’s catch-up, or long lunch that turns into an afternoon well spent.

🥂In the evening, celebrate with our specially curated Valentine’s set menu, designed for a more intimate night out.

Lunch or dinner, book early - tables are filling fast.

19/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours 🎁

09/12/2025

Serving your favourite flavours and vibes all week 🍣

Join us for your summer sushi fix, seven days a week. Secure your table today. Booking link in bio.

01/12/2025

Recently, we were named among Auckland's Top 50 Restaurants by . We wanted to say a special thank you to every member of our team, who always go above and beyond for all of our guests.

Looking to dine at one of Auckland's Top 50 Restaurants? Book your table via the link in our bio.

Address

26 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
1011

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 12pm
Thursday	12pm - 12pm
Friday	12pm - 12pm
Saturday	12pm - 12pm

Website

http://www.azabuponsonby.co.nz/

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