Azabu Ponsonby

About Azabu Ponsonby

Azabu Ponsonby is a modern Japanese restaurant at 26 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Its menu draws on Nikkei cooking, which blends Japanese and Peruvian influences, and the drinks list reflects this with a Pisco Sour among the cocktails. The restaurant describes itself as a long-standing part of the Ponsonby dining scene and is rated 4.6 on Google.

Bar. Azabu lists craft cocktails from its Roji Bar, sake flights, wine, pisco, shochu and beer.

Opening hours (as published). Saturday to Wednesday from 5pm until late; Thursday and Friday from 12pm until late. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. Confirm hours before booking.

Groups and events. According to the venue's website:

• The To Kalon Room accommodates up to 22 guests.
• Groups of 10 or more can book omakase set menus, priced at $95 to $120 per person at the time of writing.
• A minimum of 20 guests applies for functions at other venues.

For team dinners or client entertaining of moderate size, the To Kalon Room and set menus are worth enquiring about. Prices and availability should be confirmed with the venue. See also Auckland venues.