Established · 10 signalsprepared_food Canterbury
Smiley Corokke
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Their Story
Our journey began with a simple craving for the taste of home. Founder, Akari Tanaka, grew up in Japan enjoying her grandmother's delicious corokke. After moving to New Zealand, she realized there was a gap in the market for truly authentic Japanese croquettes. In 2019, Smiley Corokke was born out…
What They Make
- Classic Potato Corokke
- Curry Corokke
- Cheese Corokke
- Seasonal Vegetable Corokke (e.g., Pumpkin, Sweetcorn)
- Special Event Platters
Awards & Recognition
- Best Market Stall — Winner(2022)
More from Smiley Corokke
Catering for events
How to Get Their Products
Pre-order pickup at markets, Market sales, Catering delivery (local)