This cocktail bar at the White Hart precinct in the heart of New Plymouth is a popular choice for locals to gather and relax. There are three distinct areas to enjoy wine, cocktails and eat – the restaurant, the cosy red room which is snug and intimate, and an airy courtyard with glass ceiling and plenty of plants, all worth checking out. The influences of Japanese cuisine on the menu shine and diners can graze seriously from a huge menu that includes dumplings, yakitori, bao buns, tempura snacks, sashimi, skewers and more, all cooked fresh to order. Gyoza dumplings are almost an obsession of the kitchen with a choice of prawn, kimchi, chilli and egg dumplings , pork, garlic, Asian chives, ginger, cabbage, and spring onion egg dumplings and vege dumplings, tofu, shiitake, spring onion, cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Guaranteed to stay open late into the evening, each day to match the zany cocktail list.
