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Voted as one of the Top Ten Restaurants by the NZ Herald in the year 2005, the Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant, Auckland caters to the taste buds of a select gourmand with their authentic Japanese dishes and recipes. The Executive Chef, Makoto Tokuyama, is eager to produce his 'new style' Japanese cuisine everyday which is responsible for drawing in more clients by the day. Having been trained at the world famous Libon by Nobu in London, Makoto is in his element here creating magic happily with the plentiful, high quality ingredients that he can locally avail. The sauces and dressings are an integral part of the menu. The citrus and vinegar based reductions at the Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant may take weeks to infuse before serving. However, the signature dish of Soto is the Prawn, Scallop and Oyster Filo Tempura. This is a seafood combination that is wrapped in a shredded filo before frying and is served with tartare and wasabi caviar in Japanese Worcester styled sauce. Open for summer lunches, Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant, Auckland accommodates home entertainment, functions and events, parties, the beach and the boat. Both private as well as large group dining is available. All in all, the Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant, Auckland is a place you will surely love in the way it mixes the modern ambience with a touch of Japanese décor. The food selection is fantastic and you would certainly recommend it to anyone who loves Jap cuisine. Located in the historic Three Lamps dining hub of Ponsonby, the Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant is two minutes from the city by taxi. Some of the delights you must look forward to include: the Fresh White Fish, a new style sashimi dressed with citrus sauce and spicy sesame finish and the Grilled Patagonian Toothfish served with sweet sushi in risotto style rice salad and asparagus.
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