Nishiki Freemans Bay Auckland

We came to Nishiki on a Tuesday and it was packed.  We thankfully booked just before arriving, I have heard many times that they dont like you just turning up hoping for a table.
I had the sashimi mori to start, it was fresh, lightly marinated and melted in your mouth, I could have eaten it all night. Next was salmon and avocado spring rolls, these were rolled in rice paper and garnished with that yummy sweet mayo.  The salmon was marinated and so tender, there was a hint of wasabi, not too hot which I like and no need for soy at all.  JS ordered the oysters and mayonnaise to start these were grilled, hot and a great mix of sweet and savoury.  This was followed by Ebi Mayo, deep fried prawns with mayo and tempura veges.  They were crisp and lightly battered, not soaked in oil.  Every dish comes with 3 different sauces and everything was so fresh and cheap, I now understand why this place is so popular.

Rating:
Service: 2.5 (you do feel like you are being rushed at times, but this is obviously their charm)
Food: 4
Ambiance: 3 (you dont come here for the plush surroundings!)
no coffee but the Japanese beer is good and so is the hot saki


http://www.nishiki.co.nz/english/nishiki_city/index.php