One of the best Japanese restaurants in Auckland. My girlfriend’s sashimi was impeccably fresh and well presented and the Chicken Karaage was delicious and not at all greasy as a previous commentator has mentioned. Peaceful and relaxing lighting, ambiance and natural wooden decor make this the perfect place to unwind with your partner on a Friday night but make sure you book ahead

Bump into the place by mistake however the food is alright! will try again sometimes.

Went there for Friday lunch, it was just amazing from beginning to end, never disappointing.

The Tofu Salad was just a delight as an entree, the tofu was so soft and the tangy taste of the salad made it extra appetizing. Chicken Karaage was not oily, very crisp on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. We topped our lovely lunch with Green Tea Brulee and Lemon Sorbet, which was just divine.

Sweet lunch!

Was almost hesitant to leave a review simply because this place is such a wonderful find we dont want it to become too popular! Tanto has beautiful, fresh, tasty Japanese cuisine that is light rather than laden in heavy sauces like so many other places. Teriyaki chicken and the gyoza dumplings are especially worth a mention – the chicken was juicy and tender, and the dumplings were lightly crunchy and full of flavour. The staff are lovely, and the place is very reasonably priced. Well worth trying out.

Freshest sashimi I have ever had! Great presentation and service as well. Have only been at lunch time – the donburi dishes are larger than the average and bento’s are huge with a big selection. Definiately worth a try

My friend and I went to Tanto for dinner early this month. The location is very good being close to Newmarket with plenty of street parking.

The place very presentable and is run by a friendly Japanese. We order a few dishes to share including Squid Tempura, Owan Mushi, Eel Don and a Soy Bean Panna Cotta. The Owan Mushi was perfectly cooked with a silky texture and I recommend it.

It would be nice if Tanto could offer more dish options in the future.

An authentic Japanese restaurant with good service. I came here twice and sampled many of the dishes- the tofu salad was delightful, Sushi and sashimi were fresh with lovely presentation; the slow cook pork with hint of vinegar was very appetizing; no wonder the place is always packed.

Possibly the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland! Very authentic Japanese taste, using fresh ingredients, and simple flavours.

Highlights for me were the home-made gyoza and the ika (squid) tempura. The serving of fresh tuna sashimi ‘Butsu’, seasoned with sesame and salt was huge for $6, I hope Tanto can keep this up! The Tofu salad was also a plentiful serving.

Everything we ordered tasted delicious, authentic, and washed down with some high-quality Sake from Aomori resulted in a great overall experience. The staff are friendly, and seemingly efficient despite being a new team.

Great food, nice atmosphere, and friendly team. I will definitely be returning.