A traditional Japanese izakaya at 415 Manukau Road in Epsom, Auckland. The website describes a lively, Japanese-style room with a taiko drum, and staff greet guests in Japanese as they arrive. The menu covers fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura, teppanyaki and other dishes cooked by the Japanese chefs, with a chef's open working station. Private rooms with karaoke are available for group functions. The restaurant has been running for over 20 years, and the website also lists a Takapuna restaurant under the same name. Guests write about birthday dinners, with staff singing and an ice cream sundae brought to the table. The website says it is busy, so booking ahead is sensible.