Rating: 4.6 ★ (545 ratings)
Piku Izakaya Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a restaurant in 15 Joll Road, Havelock North 4130. Phone: +64 6 877 9400. Website: http://www.piku.co.nz/.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM | Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
+64 6 877 9400 | http://www.piku.co.nz/
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Comments
1st time visiting.
The waitress explained and advised on what would be best to order. Especially if we were going to share. Personally love when staff help make you feel less anxious on what to do or where to start ordering.
The table behind us were also open and friendly on suggestions for food as well.
Love a foodie!
My dad is a simple guy who loves salads and meat. He ate with gusto!
Overall..... flavours were amazing.
Bao buns were soft and tender.
Sushi..... 100/100 freshness, flavour and simplicity.
I even stated to my partner that the flavour of our meals actually made me feel satisfied. We indulged and had pudding... wow. Pretty delish.
Flavoursome food, full belly's and staff who were attentive.
Thank you for one of the BEST 1st experiences ever.
Definitely made my top 5 list. We'll be back.
P.s. Pork belly was juicy and tender..... 🖖
I've heard lots of praise about the place. However, when we went, I thought it was pretty average. We got quite a lot of food to try, some as per following.
Atmosphere- it was just so loud, chaotic. The decor and layout of the restaurant is confusing and tacky.
Food - The sushi rolls were definitely the highlight, the fish were super fresh. However, seems like every other dish is disappointing and mediocre. The bao buns - you should definitely not get that, the chicken bun was so dry, we couldn't finish. We tried some pork which I thought was a bit dry.
Drink - definitely should go somewhere else if you want some nice drinks.
Service - the staff seem very nice!
Overall, would only come back for the sushi.