Miyabi Sushi (142 Willis Street, Te Aro)

Located on Willis Street, this little place is extremely close to where I work so I pop down here often. It is tucked away in the Willis Street Village (opposite the Capital Market) alongside other shops such as a Vietnamese place as well as Sweet Release Cakes and Treats (which offers heaps of delicious vegan treats!). Like most Asian places it is pretty cheap, and is certainly great value for money. It fills up quickly at lunch time, but their service is so quick that you never have to wait long for your food or for a table. I have also been to a few BYOs here; they take big groups, and always seem well organised. It features in the Entertainment Book, which is a bonus. If you are ever in the area, I would definitely recommend visiting – it does some of the best Japanese food in the Willis Street area.

Best dish: Beef soba and yakisoba are both hard to go past.

Price range: $15 – 20 for a standard meal.