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11/09/2026
Meet our Gyukatsu Sando. 🥪
Crispy, juicy beef katsu tucked into a buttery brioche bun with creamy mayo and rich katsu sauce. Crunchy, savoury, and seriously satisfying.
Add this one to your next lunch in Greenlane!
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
05/09/2026
our Tako Omurice. 🍳
fluffy omelette over Japanese fried rice with octopus, prawns, edamame, and mixed vegetables, finished with katsuobushi, Japanese mayo, and tonkatsu sauce.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
03/09/2026
the best part of the morning? watching the counter fill up. 🥐🤍
fresh bakes, ready for the day.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
02/09/2026
When the morning light hits just right. 🌤️
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
30/08/2026
Your little neighborhood spot for good food, coffee, and easy morning
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
28/08/2026
Pikuniku Eggs Benedict
Golden yolk, crispy streaky bacon, and creamy hollandaise. 🍳
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
Metro Top 50 Cafes
27/08/2026
A little yuzu. A lot of salmon. A very good bowl. 🍋🟩
Our Yuzu Salmon Donburi is loaded with flavour, fresh veggies, pickled ginger, and rice, all served in our signature rice paper bowl. The kind of lunch you’ll be thinking about later. 🤍
Also available with Karaage Chicken, Grilled Chicken, or Age-Tofu.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆Metro Top 50 Cafe
26/08/2026
A cafe worth stopping by in Greenlane 🤍
📍 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
22/08/2026
Every cup is made with care, one order at a time. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆Metro Top 50 Cafes
20/08/2026
Our crispy Gyukatsu Sando. 🥪
Crispy, golden gyukatsu in brioche bun with mayo, katsu sauce, served with fries and mixed veggies.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
15/08/2026
Our creamy miso udon is rich, savory, and comforting. :
Udon with Shiitake and Button Mushrooms in a creamy miso sauce, with parmesan cheese, and finished with truffle oil.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
14/08/2026
Creamy, savoury, and finished with plenty of umami. Our Creamy Miso Mushroom Udon is the kind of bowl that's easy to come back to. 🍜
Maybe give this one a try. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆Metro Top 50 Cafes
08/08/2026
The only Tako Omurice in Auckland, only at Pikuniku! 🍚
Our signature Japanese fried rice is loaded with octopus, prawns, edamame, and mixed vegetables, wrapped in a soft, fluffy omelette, then finished with katsuobushi, Japanese mayo, tonkatsu sauce, and served with pickled radish on the side.
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
Address
167 Great South Road, Greenlane
Auckland
1051
To reach the café, take the public transport to Britomart and then get onto a bus heading towards Dominion Road. Get off at the bus stop near Balmoral Road and walk for five minutes to reach the café.
If you are driving, head southwest on Queen Street towards Wakefield Street and continue straight onto Karangahape Road. Turn right onto Dominion Road and drive until you see the café on your left. There is limited street parking available nearby.
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What people say
Pikuniku NZ, located in Auckland, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the New Zealand Herald, the café offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. However, the reviewer noted that the food was average and lacked creativity. Another review from Metro Magazine praised the café's coffee and pastries but criticized their lack of vegetarian options.
Online reviews on Yelp were also mixed, with some customers raving about the café's unique menu items such as their "famous" chicken waffles and others complaining about slow service. One customer commented that "the food was delicious but the wait time was too long for a quick lunch break."
On Zomato, a customer praised Pikuniku NZ for their "amazing coffee" and "friendly staff," while another complained about the high prices for small portion sizes.
A more recent review on TripAdvisor praised Pikuniku NZ for their vegan options and friendly service. The reviewer noted that they had visited multiple times during their stay in Auckland and were never disappointed.
Overall, it seems that Pikuniku NZ has received mixed reviews from customers and critics alike. While some praise its cozy atmosphere and unique menu items, others criticize its lack of vegetarian options or slow service. It is important to note that these reviews are current as of August 2021.
One online customer commented: "I love this place! The coffee is amazing and I always leave feeling satisfied with my meal." Another said: "The food was good but not worth the high prices. Service could have been better too."
In conclusion, if you're looking for a cozy café with unique menu items and great coffee, Pikuniku NZ may be worth checking out. However, if you're in a rush or looking for vegetarian options, you may want to look elsewhere.