Kura Sake Bar
CONTACT
315B
Queen St
Auckland,
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Opening Hours
| SUN | closed |
|---|---|
| MON | closed |
| TUE | 5:00pm - 10:30pm |
| WED | 5:00pm - 10:30pm |
| THU | 5:00pm - 10:30pm |
| FRI | 5:00pm - 11:00pm |
| SAT | 5:00pm - 11:00pm |
The Details
Cuisine
- Japanese
Need to Know
- Gluten-Free
- Good for Groups
- Great for Dates
- Healthy Options
Serving
- Dinner
The Verdict
Possibly one of Queen Street's best kept secrets, the entrance to Kura is accessed through a sliding Japanese door and a steep flight of steps which will take you down below Queen Street. You'll step into a buzzing Japanese den and glimpse incredible dishes coming out of the busy kitchen.
Kick off with some sashimi, impossibly tender beef tataki and maybe a few cheeky crispy fried prawn and cheese spring rolls. We can't go past a couple of succulent soft-shelled crabs, whether within a spider roll or alone, and their terriyaki chicken is also a winner. Vegetarians are well catered for here with delicious tofu salads and crisp vegetable tempura.
Our gluten intolerant friends are also well looked after with a gluten free menu. Wash it all down with a flask of sake or three, finish with a plum wine and you'll be reliving this meal in your dreams. This place is always jumping so best book ahead.
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