Cocoro - Auckland

My husband and I chose to celebrate my birthday here last weekend. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and seated promptly. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and menu. We decided on the degustation menu and later added the optional sushi course. The food was delicious and creative, and we enjoyed our wine and sake. The presentation of the dishes was impressive, with the scallop dish being a standout. However, we felt that without the optional course, we may not have been satisfied. This was disappointing as we have been to similar restaurants and left feeling full at a similar price point. The restaurant was slightly chilly even with the heat pump on, possibly due to our seating by the windows on a cold night. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would return to try the a la carte menu.

I have been hankering to get to Cocoro for years now and a 10th wedding anniversary seemed to be an appropriate occasion!! This meal did not disappoint from the moment we entered the restaurant to the moment we left.... such meticulous preparation and attention to detail made everything just “perfect”. Some dishes like sashimi are obviously plentiful around the traps but you haven’t had Sashimi till you try some of the goodness served at Cocoro! I cannot rate this highly enough and I am slightly concerned that my words may fall short of the experience...... however my advice is simple.... Have a meal at Cocoro, it will leave you speechless.

On my second visit to Cocoro, I was once again impressed by their delicious food and exceptional customer service. Their sashimi platter is a gorgeous standout, perfect for Instagram, and their Wagyu premium A5 steak exceeded all expectations!

My favorite restaurant in Auckland! The price can be more friendly but I still think it’s worth that.

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, and the wine and sake pairings were also excellent. It could possibly be the best Japanese food I have had outside of Japan. I highly recommend trying the degustation menu.