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The Finest Japanese Restaurant Auckland Experience
Named for the Japanese word for crater, Kureta evokes the volcanic landscapes of Japan and New Zealand—elemental, refined, and quietly powerful. This chef-led omakase experience, guided by seasonality, meticulous teppan technique, and considered simplicity, sees each dish crafted by Chef Aki to honour fire, water, and earth. Natural materials and a serene, immersive setting mirror the culinary journey at this distinguished Japanese restaurant Auckland City diners return to again and again.
Signature
Sample Menu
“Iri-sake” spring onion oil, pickled radish
Yuzu sorbet
Truffle cream, white truffle oil
Wholegrain mustard, charred onion puree, Mizuna
Yuzu-kosho, pink salt, garlic ponzu
“Shio-koji” sauce
Charred eel, pickled Chinese cabbage, yuzu zest, sansho
Kina sauce, caviar
Sweet red bean sauce, sea salt whip
Elemental
Sample Menu
Elemental 10 Course Omakase 150 pp | Sake & Wine Match +100 pp
“Iri-sake” spring onion oil, pickled radish
Yuzu sorbet
Market fish tartare, tofu, sour cucumber, nore, shiso
Wholegrain mustard, charred onion puree, mizuna
Truffle cream, white truffle oil
Yuzu-kosho, pink salt, garlic ponzu
“Shio-koji” sauce
Charred eel, pickled Chinese cabbage, yuzu zest, sansho
Kina sauce, caviar, chives
Sweet red bean sauce, sea salt whip
Immersive
Sample Menu
Immersive 11 Course Omakase 200 pp | Sake & Wine Match +100 pp
Miso & carrot puree, milk foam
Kina sauce, caviar, chives
“Iri-sake” spring onion oil, pickled radish
Yuzu sorbet
Market fish tartare, tofu, sour cucumber, nore, shiso
Wholegrain mustard, charred onion puree, mizuna
Truffle cream, white truffle oil
Yuzu-kosho, pink salt, garlic ponzu
“Shio-koji” sauce, fresh wasabi
Charred eel, pickled Chinese cabbage, yuzu zest, sansho