Central Eden, also known as the Eden Central Business District (ECBD) or the Eden City Centre, holds a distinct position as both the geographical and economic epicenter of the Eden metropolitan area.
The "Heart of the City" was established in 1840 by Sir Cloudesley Eden, and it has evolved into the foremost financial and commercial hub of New Zealand and serves as the core of the nation's economy.
Locations
King Street
King Street serves as the dynamic core of Eden City, New Zealand’s largest metropolis, and a thriving hub of commerce, culture, and connectivity. Stretching through the heart of the city, the iconic thoroughfare begins at Kings Wharf on the bustling Eden waterfront, near the Britain Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. From there, it sweeps southward, ending at the vibrant Rangatira Road ridge, bordering Eden’s central residential neighborhoods.
Rangatira Road
Rangatira Road, or R-Road
Aqueduct Harbour
Nestled in the heart of Eden City, Aqueduct Harbour is a stunning transformation of what was once a humble commercial dockyard, known historically as Aqueduct Basin. Now a glittering jewel of the Eden Waterfront, it boasts an opulent blend of luxury apartments, modern office spaces, and world-class dining establishments.
Mikoto
Tucked away in the opulent heart of Aqueduct Harbour lies Mikoto, a sushi restaurant like no other—a beacon of exclusivity, luxury, and tradition. Revered as the pinnacle of culinary craftsmanship in the Southern Hemisphere, Mikoto is an ultra-exclusive dining experience where modernity bows to centuries-old Japanese tradition. The waiting list spans years, and reservations are whispered about in hushed tones among the wealthy elite.
Upon entering Mikoto, the lucky guests are transported into a world of understated elegance. A dimly lit pathway lined with hand-carved cherrywood leads to tatami mat dining rooms, each separated by intricately painted shoji screens depicting mythical tales of Izanami-no-Mikoto, "she who invites". Geisha waitresses in resplendent silk kimonos silently glide through the space, attending to guests with a poise and grace rarely seen in the modern world.
The menu is a masterpiece in itself, offering delicacies that are almost mythical in their perfection. The chefs will kill themselves if it is any less. At its heart is sushi prepared by master chefs who have trained for decades. Every dish is a performance, and diners are treated to meticulously crafted omakase experiences using ingredients flown in daily from Japan. The highlight? Fugu, the infamous pufferfish, served with the precision and care of a surgeon.
Behind the scenes, Mikoto serves as the command center for the Izanami-kai, where Daisuke Koruda—an uber-traditionalist oyabun—presides over the Yakuza syndicate’s operations in Eden City. Every detail of the restaurant, from the koi pond in the courtyard to the hand-forged samurai swords mounted in the private rooms, reflects his devotion to Japanese heritage and his iron grip on power.
Chinatown
The splitting image of Beijing, if it was put together with cardboard and glue. Everything here feels like it could collapse with a gust of wind, yet it somehow stands as one of Eden City's most infamous and thriving districts. From the moment you step past the gargantuan gold-painted gate adorned with fire-breathing plastic dragons (that occasionally malfunction), you're transported into a surreal world of over-the-top Chinese kitsch. Pagodas tower over the streets, stuffed with LED lights that flicker Chinese characters. Faux Chinese swords and knock-off jade statues crowd storefront windows, alongside foam nunchucks and counterfeit Bigness handbags.
Chinatown is openly run by the 12S Triad, who don’t even bother hiding their control. Their members strut around in silk suits and sunglasses. Even the giant dragon statue in the square secretly doubles as their surveillance hub, its glowing ruby eyes tracking everyone’s movements. Behind the endless, illegal duty-free shops and travel agencies are the real operations—smuggling rings moving contraband from black market antiques, to contraband, to exotic animals.
Golden Tiger Restaurant
Three Stripe Pottery
This high-end ceramics business is a staple of Chinatown’s artisanal charm, run by "Mr. Pot" Pan Jianbing. Three Stripe Pottery specializes in handcrafted vases, tea sets, and decorative porcelain pieces, drawing clientele ranging from collectors to interior designers. While it operates as a respected artisan shop, it is also rumored to be a front for smuggling high-value contraband, including rare antiquities and gemstones hidden within seemingly innocuous ceramic items.
