Mr Tanaka's

Mr Tanaka's is widely praised by coeliac diners for having a separate gluten-free fryer, knowledgeable staff, and a general GF menu. Multiple FindMeGlutenFree reviews confirm a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, and staff who clean surfaces and change gloves. However, two recent reviews report glutening incidents, and the venue's own website only makes broad claims to be gluten-free friendly without describing specific kitchen protocols. The shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk makes this a reliable-but-not-A+ choice: call ahead and reconfirm with the shift manager before visiting.

Address120 Main Ellerslie Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051, New Zealand

CuisineJapanese

Price€€

Hours

Mon	11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue	11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed	11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu	11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri	11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat	11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun	11:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Websitewww.mrtanakas.co.nz/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 75% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Honest caveat: Two recent FindMeGlutenFree reviews report glutening incidents: 'My coeliac daughter got glutened here' and 'My coeliac son just got gluten here, new staff not like before.'

✓ dedicated fryer✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorMr Tanaka , FindMeGlutenFreeCommunity reviews: reports of dedicated GF fryer, separate prep area, knowledgeable staff. Two recent glutening incidents reported. General GF menu listed.fetched 2026-05-30 [2] blogMr Tanaka , firsttable.co.nzFirst Table booking page lists 'Gluten Free options, Dairy free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options' as dietary categories. No further details.fetched 2026-05-30 [3] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing with 'GF Menu' badge. Review snippet mentions separate GF fryer and knowledgeable waiter.fetched 2026-05-30 [4] blogMr Tanaka , mrtanakas.co.nzVenue's own website: claims focus on dairy and gluten-free options, 'one of Auckland's most gluten-free friendly restaurants'. No specific kitchen practices or menu markings described.fetched 2026-05-30

Vegan

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The venue's own website and several third-party listings (First Table, TripAdvisor) state that vegan options are available. However, no menu markings or detailed kitchen practices for vegan cross-contact are described. Vegan diners can expect accommodating staff and some clearly labelled menu items, but should confirm specific dishes with the kitchen.

Cited references

[1] blogMr Tanaka , firsttable.co.nzFirst Table booking page lists 'Gluten Free options, Dairy free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options' as dietary categories. No further details.fetched 2026-05-30 [2] aggregatorMR. TANAKAS YAKATORI HUT, Auckland - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor , TripAdvisorTripAdvisor listing: 'Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options' listed in Features. No other allergen details.fetched 2026-05-30 [3] aggregatorMR. TANAKAS YAKATORI HUT, Auckland - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos , TripAdvisorTripAdvisor listing (NZ domain): 'Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options' in Features. No other allergen details.fetched 2026-05-30 [4] blogMr Tanaka , mrtanakas.co.nzVenue's own website: claims focus on dairy and gluten-free options, 'one of Auckland's most gluten-free friendly restaurants'. No specific kitchen practices or menu markings described.fetched 2026-05-30

Vegetarian

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

TripAdvisor listings and the venue's website indicate vegetarian options are available. Japanese cuisine naturally offers many vegetable-based dishes. No specific kitchen practices or menu markings are described for vegetarian cross-contact.

Cited references

Dairy-free

confidence 40% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

The venue's own website states it focuses on gluten-free and dairy-free options, and First Table lists dairy-free as a dietary category. No specifics about kitchen practices, cross-contact, or menu markings for dairy are available. Call ahead to discuss needs.

Cited references

[1] blogMr Tanaka , firsttable.co.nzFirst Table booking page lists 'Gluten Free options, Dairy free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options' as dietary categories. No further details.fetched 2026-05-30 [2] blogMr Tanaka , mrtanakas.co.nzVenue's own website: claims focus on dairy and gluten-free options, 'one of Auckland's most gluten-free friendly restaurants'. No specific kitchen practices or menu markings described.fetched 2026-05-30

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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