Cocoro Auckland's elegant interior with wooden slatted walls and tables ready for service.

Cocoro Auckland

Cocoro sits on Brown Street, removed from the concentration of venues surrounding Ponsonby Central. It holds three hats from the 2024 NZ Cuisine Good Food Awards and holds the no. 34 spot on the 2024 La Liste.

The restaurant offers contemporary Japanese cuisine that feels more intentional than the rapid-fire sushi spots found elsewhere in Auckland. While the room runs smart and elegant, the focus remains squarely on the precision of the plate rather than the spectacle of the dining room. Choosing Cocoro means prioritizing a quiet, methodical sequence of courses over the noise of a busier district. It is a destination for those who want their dinner to require their full attention, rewarding the effort of venturing out of the city centre.

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Cuisine

Cocoro FAQ

Cocoro is a Japanese restaurant focused on sushi and contemporary cuisine. It is a more expensive option compared to many nearby dining choices.

You will find Cocoro on Brown Street in Ponsonby. It is a ten-minute walk from Ponsonby Central and remains accessible from landmarks like the Auckland Domain and Britomart.

The room at Cocoro runs smart and elegant. Guests typically choose attire that reflects this register when dining at the restaurant.

Yes, the restaurant holds three hats from the NZ Cuisine Good Food Awards and is ranked no. 34 on La Liste.

Alotea takes your preferred date, party size, and any occasion notes, works the restaurant's own booking route, and comes back with a confirmed answer.

Opening Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

17:30 - 21:00

Wednesday

17:30 - 21:00

Thursday

17:30 - 21:00

Friday

12:00 - 14:00, 17:30 - 21:00

Saturday

12:00 - 14:00, 17:30 - 21:00

Location

56a Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand

Nearby

Ponsonby Central500 m
Auckland Domain3.0 km
Britomart3.2 km
Viaduct Harbour3.5 km

Additional Information

Name

Cocoro Auckland

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary, Modern, Seafood, Asian

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$

Address

56a Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand

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