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Azabu Mission Bay
Overview
Azabu Mission Bay
From Ponsonby to Mission Bay, Azabu is wowing Auckland diners with their cleverly devised contemporary Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian influence. Located in the iconic beachfront stone building, be prepared for one of the most special meals you’ll ever tuck into.
If you are looking for those one-of-a-kind food adventures, Azabu is the perfect place!
Opening Hours
Monday & Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday to Friday – 12pm - Late
Saturday & Sunday – 11am - Late
Waitangi Day – 12pm - Late
- À La Carte Menu
- $95pp Set Menu
- $120pp Set Menu
- Drinks
- Kids
- To Start
- EDAMAME
- w/ wasabi salt 11
- SPICY EDAMAME
- w/ chilli garlic & sesame 13
- MISO SOUP
- w/ silken tofu, wakame seaweed & spring onion 9
- CUCUMBER PICKLE
- w/ black vinegar, sesame & szechuan chilli oil 14
- Sashimi
- OMAKASE SASHIMI
- Chef's selection of today's market fish
- 3 assorted - 9 pieces 35
- 6 assorted - 18 pieces 65
- Sushi Rolls
- RAINBOW SUSHI ROLL (8PCS)
- w/ aji amarillo, chia seeds & tobiko 30
- VOLCANO SUSHI ROLL (8PCS)
- w/ tiger prawn tempura, pickled daikon & huancaina mayo 31
- CALIFORNIA SPIDER ROLL (5 PCS)
- Softshell crab w/ avocado, yuzu kosho mayo & tobiko 26
- SALMON & AVOCADO ROLL (8PCS)
- w/ aji mayo, cucumber & red tobiko 24
- Ceviche & Tiradito
- TUNA CEVICHE
- w/ rocoto ponzu, sesame, wakame, avocado & shichimi lotus chip 25
- AJI AMARILLO COCONUT CEVICHE
- White fish ceviche w/ pineapple, green pepper, red onion, aji amarillo, coconut cream, chilli & lime 29
- KINGFISH TIRADITO
- w/ pickled daikon, jalapeño & ponzu dressing 32
- SALMON TIRADITO
- w/ orange leche de tigre, ponzu chia, spring onion oil & green chilli 28
- Tostada
- TOMATO TOSTADA
- w/ avocado, pickled red onion, jalapeño, coriander 23
- SEARED BEEF TOSTADA
- w/ truffle sesame dressing, shiitake mushroom & pickled daikon 25
- TUNA SASHIMI TOSTADA
- w/ corn, wasabi tartar, pickled daikon, chopped jalapeño & red onion 26
- Tempura
- VEGETABLE TEMPURA
- Seasonal vegetable tempura w/ Azabu hatcho miso dipping sauce 22
- TIGER PRAWN TEMPURA (4PCS)
- w/ aji amarillo mayo & jalapeño ponzu 32
- SNAPPER KATSU TEMPURA
- w/ chilli sesame soy, ginger, shallots, coriander & lemon 29
- FREE RANGE CHICKEN KARAAGE
- w/ buttermilk, pickled daikon, kale crisp & aji amarillo mayo 26
- AGEDASHI TOFU
- w/ chilli kombu dashi, Szechuan pepper, spring onion, crispy shallots 22
- Dumplings & Gyoza
- BLACK TIGER PRAWN DUMPLINGS (5PCS)
- w/ aji verde, purple kumara crisps & almond powder 26
- SPICY PORK GYOZA (8PCS)
- w/ Szechuan pepper & aji amarillo 26
- Robata & Kamodo
- CHICKEN YAKITORI (2PCS)
- w/ spring onion, shichimi pepper 16
- LAMB YAKI
- Marinated lamb rump, pickled daikon & chilli miso 44
- YAKINIKU
- 200g beef fillet w/ Japanese chimichurri & wasabi salt 46
- JAPANESE CROSS BRED WAGYU
- (180g, grade 8-9) w/ truffled sesame ponzu & yuzu kosho soy 130
- BIG GLORY BAY SALMON MISO YAKI
- Grilled salmon w/ saikyo miso, pickled red onion 32
- MASTER STOCK PORK RIBS
- w/ chipotle soy glaze, lime, spring onion 38
- Sides
- ROBATA GRILLED SATSUMAIMO
- Grilled sweet potato, sweet soy, kewpie mayo, spring onion & sesame 14
- CHARRED CORN SALAD
- w/ tomato, red onion, coriander & soy lime dressing 16
- NASU DENGAKU
- Red miso glazed eggplant w/ black sesame & spring onion 14
- CABBAGE SALAD
- w/ sesame wafu dressing, spring onion 14
- BROCCOLI
- w/ oyster sauce & crispy shallots 16
- JAPANESE SHORT GRAIN RICE
- 6
- Desserts
- BANANA CAKE
- w/ brulee banana, miso butterscotch sauce, salted caramel ice cream & toasted almonds 18
- HONEY COCONUT CUSTARD
- w/ vanilla coconut tapioca, passionfruit, lychee & mango sorbet 18
- ICE CREAM & SORBET
- Please ask your waiter for today's flavours
- per scoop 6
- Liquid Dessert
- Espresso Martini
- Haku Vodka, Mr Black, Espresso, Vanilla Syrup 23
- Chateau Villafrache Sauternes
- Bordeaux, France, 2019 60ml/375ml 15/85
- Classic Umeshu 60ml
- 14
- Yuzushu 60ml
- 13
- Tea
- Japenese Sencha, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger Sencha 6
- $95 Omakase Menu
- This set menu is designed as a shared tapas style banquet, served in different courses to sample some of the best & most popular dishes from our a la carte menu
- For groups of 10 or more 95pp
- To Start
- EDAMAME w/ wasabi salt
- RAINBOW SUSHI ROLL Aji amarillo,chia seed & tobiko
- SALMON TIRADITO w/ orange leche de tigre, ponzu chia, spring onion oil & green chilli
- In Between
- FREE RANGE CHICKEN KARAAGE w/ pickled daikon, kale chips & aji mayo
- BLACK TIGER PRAWN DUMPLINGS w/ aji verde, purple kumara crisps & almond powder
- To Follow
- YAKINIKU Beef fillet w/ Japanese chimichurri & wasabi salt
- BIG GLORY BAY SALMON MISO YAKI Grilled salmon w/ saikyo miso, pickled red onion
- CABBAGE SALAD w/ sesame wafu dressing, spring onion
- JAPANESE STEAMED RICE
- To Finish
- ICE CREAM w/ sweet azuki bean, kinako
- $120 Omakase Menu
- For groups of 10 or more 120pp
- To Start
- EDAMAME w/ wasabi salt
- AZABU PLATTER Omakase sushi roll, nigiri, assorted sashimi, aji amarillo coconut ceviche w/ tostada
- In Between
- FREE RANGE CHICKEN KARAAGE w/ pickled daikon, kale chips & aji mayo
- SPICY PORK GYOZA w/ Szechuan pepper & dipping sauce
- TIGER PRAWN TEMPURA w/ jalapeno ponzu
- Mains
- MASTER STOCK PORK RIBS w/ chipotle soy glaze, lime, spring onion
- YAKINIKU Beef fillet w/ Japanese chimichurri & wasabi salt
- BIG GLORY BAY SALMON MISO YAKI Grilled salmon w/ saikyo miso, pickled red onion
- CABBAGE SALAD w/ sesame wafu dressing, spring onion
- JAPANESE STEAMED RICE
- To Finish
- ICE CREAM w/ sweet azuki bean, kinako
- COCKTAILS - Azabu Traditional
- PISCO SOUR
- Pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, egg white & bitters 23
- JAPANESE HIGHBALL
- Suntory Toki whisky, fresh lemon & club soda 23
- FUEGO SOUR
- Pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, egg white & chilli bitters 23
- COCKTAILS — Azabu Original
- NIPPON NEGRONI
- Roku Gin, Lillet Blanc, Choya plum wine 23
- ROZU
- Absolut vodka, rose liqueur, lychee puree, lime & vanilla 23
- YUZU SOUTHSIDE
- Roku Gin, apple liqueur, fresh mint, lime juice & almond syrup 23
- HAVANA UPPER CLASS
- Havana Cuban 7yo rum, sweet Vermouth, Amaro Montenegro, crème de cacao & orange bitter 23
- UMESHU SPRITZ
- Choya Umeshu, Italicus Gin, white wine, lemon & lime 20
- ESPRESSO MARTINI
- Stoli Vodka, Broken Bean Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew, sugar blend 20
- KOGARASHI
- Bati Rum, lemon juice, caramelised banana syrup, clarified milk punch 23
- UMAMI MARGARITA
- Altos Tequila, Cointreau, Yuzu, Miso Paste, Chilli 23
- EAST MEETS WEST (LOW ABV)
- Absolut Vodka, Kabosuchu, lime & pandan syrup 23
- AKAI YUME PALOMA
- Vida Mescal, Yuzu, Grapefruit Juice, Blood Orange Syrup 23
- HIGH WEST SOUR
- High West Bourbon, Amaretto, Yuzu, simple syrup, egg white 23
- COCKTAILS - Azabu to share
- YUZU SANGRIA FLASK (LOW ABV) (SERVE 2-4)
- Classic Umeshu, Campari, yuzu, orange & orgeat 45
- SAN SORA (LOW ABV) (SERVE 2-4)
- Yuzushu, Roku Gin, apple, yuzu, elderflower & matcha 45
- Seedlip Cocktails & Azabu Mocktails
- YUZU FIZZ (NO ALCOHOL)
- Yuzu juice, vanilla and elderflower cordial & club soda 17
- OTAKU MULE (NO ALCOHOL)
- Seedlip Grove 24 citrus, ginger syrup, lime & ginger beer 17
- ROZU CHAN (NO ALCOHOL)
- Lychee puree, lime juice, rose & vanilla syrup 17
- SAKE - Daiginjo Served Cold
- For the special occasion, or when you want to indulge in a sake that has been made with the utmost care & precision. Generally more elegant & fragrant than any other grade of sake, with a minimum of 50% of the outer rice milled away, resulting in a stunningly refined sake. SML/LRG
- KOZAEMON JUNMAI DAIGINJO
- Gifu Prefecture. 40% ABV 16% 58/114
- SHOCHIKUBAI SHIRAKABEGURA “MUROKA GENSHU” DAIGINJO
- Hyogo Prefecture. 50% ABV 17.5% (640ml) 56/112 (145 btl)
- AMABUKI KIMOTO JUNMAI DAIGINJO
- Saga Prefecture. 40% ABV 16% 46/91
- IPPIN JUNMAI DAIGINJO
- Fukui Prefecture. 50% ABV 16% 44/86
- SAKE - Ginjo Served Cold
- The crowd pleaser, with expressive aromas of fruit & floral notes, as well as a soft finish. Generally smooth, easy drinking, yet balanced & complex. A minimum of 40% of the outer rice is required to be milled away to be classified as a Ginjo. SML/LRG
- MASUMI JUNMAI GINJO
- Nagano Prefecture. 55% ABV 15% 38/75
- SANSHIMAI JUNMAI GINJO
- Gifu Prefecture. 55% ABV15-16% 38/74
- AMABUKI “ICHIGO” JUNMAI GINJO
- Saga Prefecture. 55% ABV 16% 44/88
- SAKE — Junmai / Honjozo / Nigori Served Cold
- Complex & diverse. Junmai & Hõnjozõ generally have subdued aromas & a richer body, highlighting the flavours of the rice & koji used in the brewing process. SML/LRG
- HAKKAISAN HONJOZO
- Niigata Prefecture. 55% ABV 15.5% 38/74
- KUBOTA HYAKUJU HONJOZO
- Niigata Prefecture. 60% ABV 15% 33/65
- YOSHINOSUGI TARUZAKE
- Nara Prefecture. 68% ABV 14.5% 37/73 (21 gls)
- WAKATIPU SLEEPING GIANT TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
- Queenstown. 60% ABV 14% 45/89
- SAKE — Sparkling & Jelly
- Mio 300ml 28
- Ume Jelly 180ml 14
- Berry Jelly 180ml 14
- SAKE - Served Hot
- KUBOTA HYAKUJU HONJOZO
- Niigata Prefecture. 60% ABV 15% 22/44
- HAKKAISAN HONJOZO
- Niigata Prefecture. 55% ABV 15.5% 26/52
- SANSHIMAI JUNMAI GINJO
- Gifu Prefecture. 55% ABV 15-16% 28/56
- UMESHU & OTHER SWEETS
- CLASSIC UMESHU 60ML
- Great balance of sweetness & tartness 15
- KOKUTO UMESHU 60ML
- Rich, sweet & slightly smoky 15
- YUZUSHU 60ML
- Refreshing yuzu aroma & flavours with richness from the Junmai sake 14
- KABOSUSHU 60ML
- Fruity & sweet, yet refreshingly tart 14
- AKAII UMESHU 60ML
- Elegant candy notes combined with sourness of shiso 15
- SHOCHU
- IICHIKO 60ML
- Barley 14
- KUROKIRISHIMA 60ML
- Sweet Potato 14
- TANTAKATAN 60ML
- Shiso Perilla 14
- WINE
- Champagne & Sparkling
- Dandelion Prosecco, Veneto, Italy 18/90
- NV Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, Marlborough 19/95
- NV Mumm Marlborough Rosé Vintage, Marlborough 20/100
- NV Mumm Grand Cordon, Reims, France 28/150
- NV Marquis de Conflans, Reims, France 170
- NV Veuve Clicquot Brut, Reims, France 210
- NV Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, Épernay, France 215
- NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Épernay, France 270
- NV Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque, Épernay, France 420
- WHITES
- SAUVIGNON BLANC
- Idle Hands, Marlborough, 2023 15/75
- Drylands, Marlborough, 2024 17/85
- Craggy Range, 'Te Muna' Road, Martinborough, 2024 22/110
- Clos Henri, Marlborough, 2023 100
- Henri Bourgeois, Sancerre, France, 2023 115
- PINOT GRIS
- Idle Hands, Hawke's Bay, 2023 15/75
- Terra Sancta, 'Lola's Block', Central Otago 2024 16/80
- Greywacke, Marlborough, 2023 80
- Church Road 'Gwen', Hawke’s Bay, 2024 19/95
- Poderi Crisci Pinot Grigio, Waiheke Island, 2022 95
- Prophets Rock, Central Otago, 2023 115
- CHARDONNAY
- Idle Hands, Marlborough, 2022 16/80
- Stoneleigh Organic, Marlborough, 2022 16/80
- Kim Crawford Small Parcels, Hawke's Bay, 2022 18/90
- Domaine De La Meuliere Petit Chablis, Burgundy 2022 22/110
- The Landing 'Boathouse', Bay of Islands, 2023 95
- Peregrine, Central Otago, 2023 105
- Empirical, Hawke's Bay, 2019 110
- Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, USA, 2018 130
- The Prisoner, Napa Valley, USA, 2021 130
- Smith & Sheth “CRU”, Hawke's Bay, 2022 140
- Sorrell 'The Wrekin', Marlborough, 2022 145
- Lingua Franca, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, 2022 160
- OTHER WHITES
- Amisfield, Dry Riesling, Central Otago, 2024 18/90
- Alpha Domus 'The Wingwalker', Viognier, Hawke's Bay 2024 18/90
- Elena Walch, Gewurztraminer, Alto Adige, 2022 95
- Mt Edward, Pinot Blanc, Central Otago, 2024 100
- Milton Te Arai Vineyard, Chenin Blanc, Gisborne, 2022 23/105
- The Prisoner 'Blindfold', White Blend, Napa Valley, USA, 2018 130
- WHITE BURGUNDY
- Cave de Lugny, Macon Villages, Burgundy, France, 2022 90
- Ponsot Rully 'En bas de Vauvry' Blanc, Burgundy, France, 2022 135
- ROSE
- Terra Sancta, Central Otago, 2024 16/80
- Peregrine, Central Otago, 2024 18/90
- M de Minuty, Provence, France, 2023 19/95
- Church Road “Gwen”, Hawke's Bay, 2023 95
- Château d'Escalans Whispering Angel, Provence, France, 2023 110
- REDS
- PINOT NOIR
- Idle Hands, Marlborough, 2022 17/85
- Mt Beautiful, North Canterburry, 2020 19/95
- Wet Jacket, Central Otago, 2022 25/125
- Empirical, Central Otago, 2023 130
- Valli, Central Otago, 2022 140
- Amisfield, Central Otago, 2022 145
- Quartz Reef, Bendigo Estate, Central Otago, 2021 150
- Sorrell 'The Wrekin', Marlborough, 2022 160
- Terra Sancta 'Slapjack', Central Otago, 2021 190
- Lingua Franca, Willamette Valley, USA, 2021 180
- OTHER REDS
- Los Padrillos Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2022 16/80
- Domaine Lafond ‘Roc-Epine’, Rhône, France 2021/23 90
- Alpha Domus "The Navigator' Merlot Caberner/Malbec/Petit Verdot, Hawke's Bay, 2019 90
- Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia, 2023 90
- Pepperjack Shiraz, South Australia, 2022 90
- Craggy Range, Syrah, Hawke's Bay, 2022 95
- Campo Viejo Riserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain, 2018 19/95
- Soho Revolver 'Field Selection' Syrah/Malbec/Petit Verdot/Cab Franc, Waiheke Island 2022 23/115
- Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 2019 110
- Ruffino Modus, Tuscan Blends, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany, Italy, 2021 110
- Akina Kin Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2023 120
- Siesta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2018 160
- St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia, 2019 160
- Robert Mondavi Cabernet Savignon, Napa Valley, USA, 2021 240
- Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA, 2021 230
- DESSERT
- Château Villefranche Sauternes, SB/Semillon, Bordeaux, France, 2022 (60ml/375ml) 15/85
- BEER
- ON TAP
- Asahi Super Dry, Lager, Japan (400 ml) 15
- Somersby Apple Cider, Denmark (300 ml) 14
- BOTTLE & CAN
- Sawmill Hazy IPA, 5.9%, New Zealand 15
- Sawmill Nimble Pale Ale, 2.25%, New Zealand 14
- Asahi Zero, Lager 0%, New Zealand 14
- NON - ALCOHOLIC
- Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Lemonade, Soda, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer 7
- Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry, Apple, Tomato Juice 7
- Ramune 7
- Antipodes 1L 14
- San Pellegrino 1L 14
- StrangeLove Sodas: Very Mandarin, Lime & Jalapeno, Cloudy Pear, Yuzu from Japan 10
- TEA & COFFEE
- Japanese Sencha, Jasmine, Chamomile, Genmaicha 6
- Green Coconut, Peppermint, Cherry Blossom, Lemon & Ginger Sencha 6
- English Breakfast, Earl Grey 6
- Espresso, Short Macchiato 6
- Long Macchiato, Long Black, Flat White, Cappuccino 6
- Latte, Mochaccino, Hot Chocolate 6
- Sushi (6pc)
- Salmon Avocado 12
- Teriyaki Chicken 12
- Avocado Roll 12
- Kids Bento Box
- Choice of main:
- Karaage Chicken 22
- Teriyaki Salmon 22
- Steak 22
- Comes with:
- Salmon avocado sushi
- Prawn dumpling
- Fried rice
- Edamame
- Kids Hot Plates
- Chicken Karaage
- w/ chips & Japanese mayo 19
- Fried Rice
- w/ egg 17
- Fish Tempura
- w/ chips 19
- All items served with 1 scoop of complimentary vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate sauce
- Drinks
- Fizzy 7
- Ramune 7
- Juice 7
With its scenic beachfront location and contemporary menu, Azabu Mission Bay quickly established itself as one of the most innovative Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Azabu Mission Bay’s menu draws inspiration from the vibrant streets of Tokyo, and has been given a unique Peruvian twist to deliver a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
Azabu Mission Bay’s drinks menu runs the complete gamut from an impressive collection of Sake, to New Zealand and International wines and craft beers and Japanese-Peruvian inspired cocktails.
