We went to Industry Zen for a long overdue catch up with good friends on Good Friday for the first time after hearing really good things about it. When we arrived we were ignored by the waitress which was bizarre as the restaurant was pretty empty. After a couple of minutes we were told to sit wherever we liked. We found the menu pretty difficult to understand as it started with the desert and then seemed to just go through random options. When our food turned up we found it absolutely beautifully presented but the portions were ridiculously small and the whole thing was incredibly overpriced – $18 for 2 scallops? The food we had was delicious but we left hungry. We found the service non-existent. We accidentally knocked a plate from the table and broke it so we naturally cleaned it up and apologised. I found it totally unacceptable when the manager came out and demanded to know how it had been broken. That was the only time there was any real interaction from the staff. I was so very disappointed as we were really looking forward to it. But so happy I was with good friends and we could laugh about it as we trotted off to get some chips to fill ourselves up. Needless to say we won’t be going back or recommending Industry Zen.

We dined once again at this great venue Friday 11 Feb, 2012. Industry Zen is nothing short of amazing, everyone of our visits has been as memorable as the last, the menu is full and interesting, the presentation spectacular, and the staff are great, very efficient, love the big “welcome” from
the kitchen staff, decor is tops, atmosphere is tops, tables are roomy enough for dinners, the incredible serving platters and wine glasses, and make a point of trying the NZ made Shochu, try it on the rocks – delish, there are even some flavored styles, couldn’t recommend mote highly, well done Industry Zen!!!

Great decoration and atomosphere. rice is cooked properly and most raw fish is fresh enough.
However the tapas mix doesn’t worth the money and the dinner turned sorrow when an utterly STALE charcoaled lobster was served.
Still a good place to go if you just feel like some alcohol and some pieces of sashimi.

This is my family’s absolute favourite restaurant, I’ve lost count of the number of people we’ve taken there and converted. The ambience is great, the staff are friendly, the prices are amazing considering the quality of the food, the presentation is awe inspiring and the food itself is swoon-worthy. I especially recommend the Teriyaki Chicken 5, the Beef Tataki and the fondue dessert. We often go for a walk around the viaduct after our meal and feel sorry for the people dining at the more visible restaurants in the area -they don’t know what they’re missing!!

Had birthday for hubby there last night. What an experience! Food delicious, service prompt and ambience great. Presentation fantastic. Not cheap, but there was seven of us with drinks and we went for the biggest menu choice. Can be done a lot cheaper as we ordered too much food. Really recommend chicken skewers! Yum!

Simply the best Japanese dining experience in Auckland.

The food is amazing, the wine list is extensive, the Japanese beer is delicious, and the prices are fair.

The overall experience is something to behold, I won’t go into more detail as there are some real surprises to be had when you eat there for the first time.

Good luck getting a booking during Rugby World Cup, that place will be making a roaring trade.

The food here is delectable, my favourites are Teriyaki Chicken 5, Harumaki (Spring Rolls), Prawn, Avo and Mayo Wrap sushi and Pork Shu-Mai. The flaming fried rice is also neat as they bring it out on a skillet and cook it at the table. I come here for special events and also occasionally for lunch, service is great and staff are friendly. My only gripe is that they are open from 12 – 11pm but if you come at an odd time (eg at about 4pm) they will take you but they are between services. My food was wonderful but another person dining with us received a salad that was still almost frozen. They were obviously catering straight from the fridge! However this is the only time I have ever experienced something negative from this restaurant, overall it is an excellent experience every time. Prices are reasonable too.

This is my special event place. I love the food and presentation. it takes you away to another place of gastronomic delight. Can’t recomment this place highy enough. I love the teriyaki chicken, oysters and dessert. Theatre and fun with gourmet food. This is my favourite restaurant.

Good food, nice atmosphere and food presentation is excellent. Price is a bit expensive (but reasonable) and need to wait quite a while for food to arrive.

Beautiful food presentation with an authentic feel and all very tasty. Amazing decor even in the bathrooms! This place is really popular so be sure to book – and make sure you’re there at 9pm for ‘the show’. The only negative is that service can lack at times – probably due to how busy they are. Solid 4.5 stars.

We had a great evening at Industry Zen. The food is presented like a work of art, and is very tasty. We highly recommend the Agedashi tofu, tofu croquettes and yum yum prawns. You can read a more in depth review, with photos at http://celestereviews….

this place is awesome! go there to spoil yourself..the staff are fantastic and very helpfull and the food is so fresh.
definatly a returning customer, and I am also a restaurant owner so my expectations are high!