Japanese Kitchen SAKURA

Japanese Kitchen SAKURA Come to experience the real Japan!! (Please see our page info for the details) Would you like to experience the real Japan? No additives in our food.

We are a Japanese Kitchen SAKURA Group who tries our best to provide this unforgettable experience. We are providing this wide range of business to let you experience the real Japan:
- Restaurant
- Catering
- Cooking Class
- Customize Japanese Ingredients

-------RESTAURANT--------
- Our concept is OMAKASE style of chef selection of many small dishes. This can vary from 12 to 16 Japanese authentic

Japanese dishes depending on the fresh and local ingredients that are available in seasons. Menu is changing daily and we will try our best to accommodate your preference. The menu consists of recipes rich in nutrients and balance.

-We will prepare your table based on dinner reservations only. We accept few groups per night up to 26 guests (for booking over ten guests will be considered as private function and no other table will be accepted unless discussed and agreed).

- Using safe and healthy ingredients. All ingredients are fresh. Chicken, eggs and pork are free range. Vegetables are also fresh and local grown organic produce.

- Please bring your favorite music and costume. We would like you to relax and enjoy the same music as though you were at home.

- Any occasion, Birthday, Work functions, Hen's night, etc or just a relaxing night out.

-------CATERING--------
- Catering for Home and company any function anywhere
- We can make Party Platter, Sushi Platter and Bento box for your request.

-------COOKING CLASS--------
- Private Cooking Class

-------Customize Japanese Ingredients--------
- We sell an authentic Japanese sauce and GYOZA (Japanese Dumpling) that originally made by our head chef. For:
Reservation Enquirer please contact [email protected]
All other enquirer please contact [email protected]

Exciting News from Masa (Japanese Kitchen SAKURA)​Hello everyone,​As many of you know, Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is curren...
24/04/2026

Exciting News from Masa
(Japanese Kitchen SAKURA)

​Hello everyone,
​As many of you know, Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is currently in the middle of moving to a brand-new location! I am working hard to get the new shop ready for you as soon as possible.
​However, I’ve been missing the joy of cooking for my customers.
Many of you have asked, "Where can we enjoy your food while you’re between locations?"
​I have some exciting news!
​While I prepare the new restaurant, I have decided to bring the "SAKURA experience" directly to your home. I will be launching a limited-time Private Chef Service very soon.
​Imagine having a professional Japanese chef in your own kitchen, preparing a customized dinner for your family or friends — and yes, I’ll take care of the cleaning too!
​Stay tuned for more details on menus and how to book. I can't wait to see you all again!
​Best regards,
​Masa
Owner/Chef, Japanese Kitchen SAKURA

ChefLifeNZ

Exciting News from Masa (Japanese Kitchen SAKURA)​Hello everyone,​As many of you know, Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is curren...
24/04/2026

Exciting News from Masa
(Japanese Kitchen SAKURA)

​Hello everyone,
​As many of you know, Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is currently in the middle of moving to a brand-new location! I am working hard to get the new shop ready for you as soon as possible.
​However, I’ve been missing the joy of cooking for my customers.
Many of you have asked, "Where can we enjoy your food while you’re between locations?"
​I have some exciting news!
​While I prepare the new restaurant, I have decided to bring the "SAKURA experience" directly to your home. I will be launching a limited-time Private Chef Service very soon.
​Imagine having a professional Japanese chef in your own kitchen, preparing a customized dinner for your family or friends — and yes, I’ll take care of the cleaning too!
​Stay tuned for more details on menus and how to book. I can't wait to see you all again!
​Best regards,
​Masa
Owner/Chef, Japanese Kitchen SAKURA

Japanese Kitchen SAKURAPrivate OMAKASE Experience at Your HomeLimited bookings each weekDM to enquire
23/04/2026

Japanese Kitchen SAKURA
Private OMAKASE Experience at Your Home
Limited bookings each week
DM to enquire

Hi GuestsJapanese Kitchen SAKURA is moving into its next chapter.And I cannot do this alone.Every meal we shared, every ...
01/04/2026

Hi Guests
Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is moving into its next chapter.
And I cannot do this alone.
Every meal we shared, every conversation,
has brought me to this point.
Now, I am creating something new —
and I would love for you to be part of it.
For a limited time,
before the next SAKURA begins,
I will visit your home and create a private omakase dining experience.
This is not just about food.
It is about connection.
It is about continuing the story we started together.
そして、次のSAKURAを一緒に作っていくこと。
Your support through this experience
directly helps me build what comes next.
If you’ve ever enjoyed SAKURA,
this is a chance to experience it in a more personal way —
and to support its future.
Limited to a few bookings each week.
Please DM me if you’d like to be part of this journey.
Masa

Hi Guests!Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is moving into its next chapter.And I cannot do this alone.Every meal we shared, every...
01/04/2026

Hi Guests!
Japanese Kitchen SAKURA is moving into its next chapter.
And I cannot do this alone.
Every meal we shared, every conversation,
has brought me to this point.
Now, I am creating something new —
and I would love for you to be part of it.
For a limited time,
before the next SAKURA begins,
I will visit your home and create a private omakase dining experience.
This is not just about food.
It is about connection.
It is about continuing the story we started together.
そして、次のSAKURAを一緒に作っていくこと。
Your support through this experience
directly helps me build what comes next.
If you’ve ever enjoyed SAKURA,
this is a chance to experience it in a more personal way —
and to support its future.
Limited to a few bookings each week.
Please DM me if you’d like to be part of this journey.
Masa

#出張料理　

Today's Lunch Special – 2026/03/12@ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA今日のランチ「肉じゃがコロッケ ご飯と　サラダと味噌汁付き🥢」"NIKUJYAGA Croquette Lunch Se...
11/03/2026

Today's Lunch Special – 2026/03/12
@ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA

今日のランチ
「肉じゃがコロッケ ご飯と　サラダと味噌汁付き🥢」
"NIKUJYAGA Croquette Lunch Set"

日本の家庭料理「肉じゃが」をイメージした特製コロッケ。
やさしい甘みのじゃがいもと牛肉の旨みを閉じ込め、
サクッと香ばしく揚げました。
どこか懐かしく、心まで温まる日本の味です。

Japanese-style croquettes inspired by SUKIYAKI,
a beloved Japanese home-style dish of simmered beef and potatoes.
Crispy on the outside and soft inside,
filled with savoury potatoes and beef.
A comforting Japanese classic served with rice, salad and miso soup.

 — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸
Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵
Classic Japanese lunch, done right.
Comforting, soul-warming, and deeply satisfying — true homestyle goodness in a bowl.
Made with love, enjoyed with joy. 💯
A refined taste of Japan, crafted with New Zealand’s finest local ingredients.
Simple. Hearty. Packed with umami.

✨ Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

📱 Got questions? Text us anytime – we’d love to hear from you! 　　　021 2 725872 (021 2 SAKURA)
🌐 Visit our site:
https://book2sakura.wixsite.com/sakura


SAKURAPukekohe
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NZFoodie

#今日のランチ
JapaneseComfortFood
Nikujaga

Korokke
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CrispyCroquette
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SupportLocalNZ
VisitPukekohe

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/03/11きょうのおまかせコースの一品「天然海老の素揚げ 藻塩で」"Whole Crispy Prawn Tempura w...
10/03/2026

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight
Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/03/11

きょうのおまかせコースの一品

「天然海老の素揚げ 藻塩で」
"Whole Crispy Prawn Tempura with sea salt”

新鮮な天然海老を殻ごと香ばしく素揚げにしました。
仕上げは、旨みのある藻塩をひとつまみ。
外はカリッと、中は甘くジューシー。
海老本来の味わいをシンプルに楽しんでいただく一皿です。

Fresh whole prawn, lightly deep-fried until perfectly crisp.
Served simply with Japanese seaweed salt to highlight the prawn’s natural sweetness and flavour.
Crunchy, savoury, and wonderfully aromatic.

Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights.
Comforting, soulful, and full of umami — a true taste of Japan on your plate
Exclusively for our Omakase guests.
🌸 Exclusively at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA.
Elegant. Refined. Truly unforgettable.
Remember the moment.
Simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

We’re a small restaurant with limited seating, and each Omakase course is carefully prepared in advance — just for you.
Seats are extremely limited for our OMAKASE experience, so we highly recommend booking early.
We’re truly sorry we can’t always accommodate everyone, so we kindly ask that you book early to avoid any disappointment.
Thank you sincerely for your understanding and support — it means the world to us. 🌸

📱 Feel free to text us with any questions — we’d love to hear from you!
📞 021 2 725872 (021 2 SAKURA)
🌐 Visit us: https://book2sakura.wixsite.com/sakura


SAKURAPukekohe
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ChefSelection
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Today's Lunch Special – 2026/03/10@ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA「特製モダン焼き　サラダとスープ付き🥢」"Modern-yaki / Osaka Style OKONOMIYAKIJap...
09/03/2026

Today's Lunch Special – 2026/03/10
@ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA

「特製モダン焼き　サラダとスープ付き🥢」
"Modern-yaki / Osaka Style OKONOMIYAKI
Japanese savoury pancake layered with YAKISOBA Set"

ふんわり焼き上げたお好み焼きに焼きそばを重ねた、
大阪名物「モダン焼き」。
特製ソースと鰹節、青のりの香りが広がる、
ボリューム満点の満足ランチです。

A popular Osaka specialty – fluffy okonomiyaki layered with yakisoba noodles,
finished with savoury sauce, bonito flakes and aonori.
A comforting Japanese classic served with salad and soup.

 — Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸
Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵
Classic Japanese lunch, done right.
Comforting, soul-warming, and deeply satisfying — true homestyle goodness in a bowl.
Made with love, enjoyed with joy. 💯
A refined taste of Japan, crafted with New Zealand’s finest local ingredients.
Simple. Hearty. Packed with umami.

✨ Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

📱 Got questions? Text us anytime – we’d love to hear from you! 　　　021 2 725872 (021 2 SAKURA)
🌐 Visit our site:
https://book2sakura.wixsite.com/sakura


SAKURAPukekohe
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ModernYaki

#今日のランチ
JapaneseComfortFood
TasteOfOsaka
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FoodLoversNZ
SupportLocalNZ
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Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/03/08きょうのおまかせコースの一品「健康鶏の特製辛みにんにくソース」"Chef Masa’s Garlic Chilli ...
07/03/2026

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight
Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/03/08

きょうのおまかせコースの一品

「健康鶏の特製辛みにんにくソース」
"Chef Masa’s Garlic Chilli Chicken"

柔らかく仕上げたチキンに、香り豊かなガーリックチリソースを合わせ、
白ねぎとピーナッツをたっぷり添えました。
シンプルですが、食欲をそそる香りとピリッとした辛味、食べる手が止まらない一皿です。

Tender chicken served with Chef Masa’s fragrant garlic chilli sauce,
topped with fresh spring onions and crunchy peanuts.
A simple yet irresistible dish with a perfect balance of savoury, spicy and aromatic flavours.

Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights.
Comforting, soulful, and full of umami — a true taste of Japan on your plate
Exclusively for our Omakase guests.
🌸 Exclusively at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA.
Elegant. Refined. Truly unforgettable.
Remember the moment.
Simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

We’re a small restaurant with limited seating, and each Omakase course is carefully prepared in advance — just for you.
Seats are extremely limited for our OMAKASE experience, so we highly recommend booking early.
We’re truly sorry we can’t always accommodate everyone, so we kindly ask that you book early to avoid any disappointment.
Thank you sincerely for your understanding and support — it means the world to us. 🌸

📱 Feel free to text us with any questions — we’d love to hear from you!
📞 021 2 725872 (021 2 SAKURA)
🌐 Visit us: https://book2sakura.wixsite.com/sakura


SAKURAPukekohe
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#おまかせコース

Daily Lunch Highlight – 2026/03/07@ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA今日のランチ「味噌かつ　ご飯とサラダとスープ付き🥢」"MISO KATSU Set"今日のランチは、日本の名古屋名物「味噌...
06/03/2026

Daily Lunch Highlight – 2026/03/07
@ Japanese Kitchen SAKURA

今日のランチ
「味噌かつ　ご飯とサラダとスープ付き🥢」
"MISO KATSU Set"

今日のランチは、日本の名古屋名物「味噌かつ」です。
サクサクに揚げたポークカツに、コクのある味噌ソースをたっぷりとかけました。

Crispy PANKO breaded pork cutlet topped with rich Japanese miso sauce.
Served with steamed rice, fresh salad and soup for a comforting and satisfying lunch.-

— Only at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA 🌸
Your ticket to Japan, right here in NZ. 🇯🇵
Classic Japanese lunch, done right.
Comforting, soul-warming, and deeply satisfying — true homestyle goodness in a bowl.
Made with love, enjoyed with joy. 💯
A refined taste of Japan, crafted with New Zealand’s finest local ingredients.
Simple. Hearty. Packed with UMAMI.

✨ Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

📱 Got questions? Text us anytime – we’d love to hear from you! 　　　021 2 725872 (021 2 SAKURA)
🌐 Visit our site:
https://book2sakura.wixsite.com/sakura


SAKURAPukekohe
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JapaneseFood
JapaneseCuisine

Tonkatsu

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MisoSauce
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Today's OMAKASE course Highlight Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/03/06きょうのおまかせコースの一品「健康鶏とたまごの親子煮」"Free-Range Chicken & Egg /OYAK...
05/03/2026

Today's OMAKASE course Highlight
Kitchen SAKURA – 2026/03/06

きょうのおまかせコースの一品

「健康鶏とたまごの親子煮」
"Free-Range Chicken & Egg /OYAKO-NI"

やわらかく旨みのある健康鶏を、やさしい出汁でゆっくりと煮て、
ふわりと半熟の卵でとじました。
日本では「親子煮」と呼ばれる、どこか懐かしく心が温かくなる料理です。
シンプルだからこそ素材の味がそのまま伝わる、
日本の家庭料理の優しさを感じていただけたら嬉しいです。

This comforting Japanese dish features tender free-range chicken gently simmered in a light dashi broth and finished with softly cooked eggs.
In Japan, this dish is called “OYAKO-NI,” which literally means “parent and child,” referring to chicken and egg cooked together.
It is a simple yet deeply satisfying dish that represents the warmth and nostalgia of Japanese home cooking.

Served as part of our OMAKASE course, it’s a dish that surprises and delights.
Comforting, soulful, and full of umami — a true taste of Japan on your plate
Exclusively for our Omakase guests.
🌸 Exclusively at Japanese Kitchen SAKURA.
Elegant. Refined. Truly unforgettable.
Remember the moment.
Simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

We’re a small restaurant with limited seating, and each Omakase course is carefully prepared in advance — just for you.
We’re truly sorry we can’t always accommodate everyone, so we kindly ask that you book early to avoid any disappointment.
Thank you sincerely for your understanding and support — it means the world to us. 🌸

📱 Feel free to text us with any questions — we’d love to hear from you!
📞 021 2 725872 (021 2 SAKURA)
🌐 Visit us: https://book2sakura.wixsite.com/sakura


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Address

2/11 Seddon Lane, PUKEKOHE, Franklin
Auckland
2120

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm

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