Casual Japanese @ Renkon

Yakiniku pork

Looking for a great Japanese meal without damaging the wallet? Well look no further. Renkon serves a reasonable selection of donburi or don. The menu consists of everyday favorites like katsu, teriyaki, yakiniku and curry with either rice or udon noodles. The menu is also complimented with salads and japanese sides.

Renkon's Kitchen

Inside Renkon

The dining area is simple. I don't mind it at all since the food is the main star here. The all Japanese kitchen staff consistently produce fresh and good quality food without too much fuss. One of mine all time favorite at Renkon is the pork katsu curry. Japanese curry has a rich texture, hint of sweetness without the overpowering spices.

 

Karaage Chicken

I had the yakiniku pork for my main and karaage chicken as my side. To balance the all meat dishes, I ordered a bowl of meiiji mushroom salad. The pork was thinly sliced, well marinated and bbq to perfection. Who needs KFC when there's karaage chicken. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The taste is greatly enhanced with a squeeze of lemon and finally dipped in the mayonnaise.

I rate Renkon the best casual Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Renkon is located in Parnell and next to Paper Plus.



Renkon
211 Parnell Road, Auckland

Movenpick of Switzerland

There's no doubt every time after meal I look forward to dessert. What a better way to complete a meal with a sweet finale to the palate. New Zealand have the best ice creams in the world. When one look at what goes into making good quality ice creams, NZ ice cream producers have the advantage of the best dairy produce.

Movenpick is Swiss but these ice creams are made here under license. This Movenpick themed outlet located in Parnell is one of the two in Auckland.

The choice of indulgence was the hot apple crepe from the dessert menu. I chose to have the crepe with a scoop of macadamia ice cream.

Apple crepe with macadamia ice cream

Movenpick Parnell

155 Parnell Rise, Parnell, Auckland