The Cave Yakitori Bar
4.8 1,041 yakitori restaurant The Cave is Auckland’s Japanese yakitori and kushiage bar, offering a wide variety of meats, seafood and vegetable dishe -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 delicious food and vibrant atmosphere, though some express concerns about service timing.
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