Ahi vs Amano:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Amano had more branded searches than Ahi among auckland destination restaurants in New Zealand. Amano was estimated to have 71.1K branded searches compared to Ahi’s 10.5K, and held a 76.1% Share of Search versus Ahi’s 11.2%.
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Which is more popular in search, Ahi or Amano?
Compare the destination restaurants Aucklanders and visitors book for special occasions. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Amano, Ahi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Amano | Ahi | Cassia | Kingi | Sidart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.3% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 16% |
| Nov 2025 | 75% | 11.6% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.5% | 9% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.3% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 79% | 7.3% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 0.92% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.2% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 80.4% | 6.1% | 10.3% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.5% | 14.5% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.7% | 13.9% | 7% | 2% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.1% | 11.2% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Ahi and Amano comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Amano was ahead of Ahi in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ahi’s estimated Share of Search among auckland destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 7.3% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.7K to 10.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Amano’s estimated Share of Search among auckland destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 66.3% to 76.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70K to 71.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand auckland destination restaurants in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Ahi lost estimated Share of Search among auckland destination restaurants in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 11.2%.
In August 2026, Amano lost estimated Share of Search among auckland destination restaurants in New Zealand, from 76.7% to 76.1%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ahi’s and Amano’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Ahi
6 branded search terms
- ahi auckland
- ahi booking
- ahi menu
- ahi restaurant
- ahi restaurant menu
- ahi restaurant reviews
Amano
22 branded search terms
- amano
- amano auckland
- amano auckland booking
- amano auckland menu
- amano auckland nz
- amano auckland restaurant
- amano bakery
- amano bakery delivery
- amano bakery menu
- amano booking
- amano britomart
- amano britomart menu
- amano britomart place auckland cbd auckland
- amano cafe
- amano cafe auckland
- amano menu
- amano private dining
- amano restaurant
- amano restaurant month
- amano restaurant reservations
- amano restaurant reviews
- restaurant amano
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