The Cave Yakitori Bar
4.8 1,027 yakitori restaurant The Cave is Auckland’s Japanese yakitori and kushiage bar, offering a wide variety of meats, seafood, and vegetable dish -36.8535383 174.76310519999998?
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The Cave is Auckland’s Japanese yakitori and kushiage bar, offering a wide variety of meats, seafood, and vegetable dishes grilled on bamboo skewers.
“Great Japanese Yakitori. The chicken thigh and pork belly are great. Weirdly the cabbage with Kewpie mayo is also worth it.
Just keep ordering more plates and enjoy with an ice-cold Japanese lager on tap!
I usually finished with a glass of umeshu (Japanese plum wine) as a dessert.”
— Chris Ward, Food Guide NZ · Rated 5/5
What People Say
Reviewers consistently praise the fun atmosphere and delicious food, particularly the unique yakitori offerings.
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