NORI Japanese restaurant

go — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:12:18 +0000

Spare in name; spare in nature. On the lower end of Parnell Road. This sleek individual’s stone frontage and bright, low-key neon attract the eye. A modern take on Japanese food. The menu keeps things simple for western eyes with food classed as Light Servings, Mains, and Side Dishes.
This is further broken down into sub-headings. Under Light Servings, check out the kushiage finger food − available as single skewers, or in a combination. Salads are tataki or Japanese. You choose, not only the food item but (with the Japanese salad) the style of dressing. Sashimi, you can order singly or as a plate. Sushi : rolled − either thin or medium − and nigiri. Both the latter are available as mains. Rather than use Japanese names, items are classed according to the foodstuff, eg : salmon, tuna, eel, prawn, white fish…
The mains feature Nori’s fusion style of cuisine, favouring sauces. The innovative stone grill main is excellent. Check out also their tuna steak, teriyaki, tempura or udon. Under Side Dishes, try the delicious pan-fried udons. The small-sized chicken dishes make perfect children’s meals.
There is a good wine list and, for the very hungry, the Dinner Course set.

Karin Japanese Restaurant

go — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:05:42 +0000

Tucked away, to the left, down a little brick-paved lane off Parnell Road. Once you’ve walked the few steps off Parnell Road, you will see Karin’s brasher red noren door curtain, announcing the restaurant’s presence.It’s packed during the weekends –always a good sign when indicating people’s eating habits : they won’t be frequenting the place if the food’s no good. We are particularly partial to their avocado and tofu salad. Sushi and sashimi are available, and sharing smaller dishes like the garlic chicken or creamy seafoods (Oyster, Mussel, Salmon)with yam yam sauce is enjoyable. You might consider working up to something like the pot meals.

Think of this as Parnell’s Japanese retreat spot. People often come here for a restful meal and, in good weather, the open bay windows upstairs give an unobstructed view of Rangitoto Island from Parnell Rise- especially fine during the lunch hour. If you focus only on the food, you’re discounting at least 50% of the experience – and the panorama from this restaurant’s window cannot help but act as a sauce to the food,enriching the whole experience.

New Zealand Japanese Restaurants Guide » Parnell

NORI Japanese restaurant

Karin Japanese Restaurant