Hocho Eathouse

Hocho Eathouse brings a taste of Japan to Westmere, Auckland, with a focus on honest, satisfying cooking made for slurping, sharing and savouring. Think hearty bowls, bright flavours and handcrafted dishes prepared with care every day.

To begin, enjoy the agedashi tofu, a simple yet elegant dish featuring freshly fried tofu served in a delicate house-made bonito dashi. Finished with yuzu, enoki mushrooms and grated daikon, it's a light and deeply fulfilling start to the meal.

Another highlight is the Iberico pork gyoza. Made fresh by hand daily, these dumplings are filled with premium Iberico pork, widely regarded as one of the world's finest pork breeds, prized for its exceptional tenderness, richness and natural sweetness.

The Chirashi Don is one of Hocho's signature dishes. Featuring the freshest seasonal seafood, it is served over chirashi sushi rice – delicately seasoned vinegared rice mixed with a variety of traditional ingredients, creating depth of flavour in every bite. Fresh, colourful and beautifully balanced, it's a true celebration of Japanese seafood.

Ramen sits at the heart of the menu. The signature Hocho paitan ramen features a velvety, creamy broth simmered in-house for over ten hours to develop its deep flavour, then topped with tender pork chashu and spring onion. For those who prefer pork-based broth, the Tonkotsu Ramen delivers an equally rich and comforting bowl with bold, authentic flavour.

Finish on a sweet note with the matcha daifuku ice cream. The combination of chewy mochi, matcha ice cream, tangy raspberry jam and salted sakura blossom creates a uniquely Japanese dessert that's both refreshing and memorable.

Swing by, follow your cravings, and let the bowls do the talking – kampai to that.