Mad SamuraiBritomart, Auckland
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Japanese restaurant · Britomart

Mad Samurai

Britomart, Auckland Closed Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Mad Samurai
Mondaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Thursdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Fridaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Saturdaynoon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Mad Samurai

Mad Samurai brings Japanese food to the Britomart area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. It sits right in the heart of Auckland, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for Japanese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as teppanyaki. With 354 Japanese options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Mad Samurai opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 42 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a Japanese restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsTeriyaki salmon

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

$26–33

Sushi & SashimiVegetable roll

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

$12–15

MainsTonkotsu ramen

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

$20–26

MainsBeef donburi

Sweet soy beef on rice

$19–24

Sushi & SashimiMixed sashimi

Salmon, tuna and kingfish

$28–40

Small PlatesMiso soup

With tofu and wakame

$4–6

Plan your visit

When is Mad Samurai busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Mad Samurai

Where is Mad Samurai?

Mad Samurai is at Britomart, Auckland, about 800 m from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Mad Samurai's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Tuesday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Wednesday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Thursday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Saturday noon – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Mad Samurai closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Mad Samurai serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Mad Samurai?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Mad Samurai?

The closest is Snickel Lane (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Japanese places nearby

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