The food is absolutely amazing. The wait time however is too long, even when it’s not busy you can expect to wait at least 20mins for a single pita
The food was really tasty, would give 5star for that. But in the term of HEALTH and SAFETY would give a ZERO. The staff were not wearing gloves and cleaned the table, platform etc with the sponge and without washing or sanitising their hand just wiped it on their apron and carried on making pitas. I will definitely come back but plz make sure you keep it a bit clean and train the staff properly.
We had superb meals from here the other night
I had the Lamb Pita in the Fatima's favourite option/style
With lettuce carrot red onion cheese tomato relish sweet chilli aioli and chilli
The flavours were amazing
And it held together well
The others had Crispy Chicks also fabulous
Pity about the parking
Mount Eden store please!
My favourite lamb pita place since 1997. Love their sauces with the pita and watching the hypnotising spin of the meat being cooked. Best side dish is the potato koftas which are potato gems and the magic is in their tangy chilli mayo. Love Fatimas
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I am not a huge fan of middle eastern style food type, but I definitely am a fan of this place. I have been coming here every so often for almost six years now, which is crazy when you think about it, but I just can't stop! They have a (delicious) range of options which caters to wide variety of customers and each option is still nothing less than delicious, I mean I am a meat eater, I have several meat eaters in my family, but my top two favourites from the store is the lamb chawarma and the vege croquette fatima's fave (100% vegetarian). Other than the food the staff is absolutely lovely; they are friendly, bubbly and most importantly they are knowledgable when it comes to their menu! I have seen first-hand that they know what they are talking about when they make their recommendations (i.e. which filling goes with which pita, which extra topping goes with what etc..), which can be very rare to find.
I do have to admit, the only reason why I am writing this review is because I overheard one of the workers a couple of days ago, seemed frustrated over a really bad review they were given, which I saw and found incredibly offensive because I myself nor my family are not "White", even though that shouldn't matter, and all still found this place AMAZING.
All and all those who want great food and service, at a decent price, I say you should definitely give this lovely restaurant a try.
Love this place!!! Fatima's has been a favourite of mine for some time now. They always have amazing service, great food and an inviting place to sit and eat. Both restaurants have provided me with positive experiences that have made me coming back for more every opportunity I can. My fav dishes are the Crisp chick pita or Fatima's favourite with a side of koftas! I would also recommend the Mezze dip :) Fatima's is definitely worth trying if you're in Auckland!
Yum! Awesome menu. I have been a massive fan of Fatimas food for years now! its a great place to go for delicious wholesome food, i always leave there feeling full and satisfied! The service is great and the girls around the bar are always willing to have a good chat which makes it such a friendly environment. LOVE the overall interior of the shop especially the hanging unit above the bar.
Love coming here, the food is amazing and the staff are so pleasant and up beat.
My husband always has the lamb chawarma and I have the chicken fatimas favourite.
And don't get me started on the koftas with the sweet chilli aioli, I can't stop 😳
Had the most amazing Gluten Free Lamb Pitta at Fatimas last night. Firstly the wrap itself tasted like food, not cardboard as it does from other places. The sauces were perfectly balanced with the right amount of tang and a touch of heat and sweet. The lamb was flavorful and perfectly cooked and the salad ingredients were a complete step above what's offered elsewhere. The Koftas ( deep fried balls of crunchy potatoe ) and the Aioli they came with were seriously good as well.... The staff were friendly and efficient despite it being super busy.
I am a huge fan of middle eastern food and Fatimas is my favourite! I just wish there were more restaurants so I didn't have to make the trek over to Ponsonby every weeks! I always get the Fatimas special kebab and their Kofta is pretty special as well. Please please join uber eats!
We had an amazing lunch as always. We have Fatimas for lunch every Friday. We call it Fatimas Friday. I could not ask for more.
The Persian salad is my favourite. Healthy and Devine.
Looking for a good wrap look no further everything fresh and taste so good staff always happy and real chatty the hash bites are a great little snack too,can't go wrong with the combination wrap yum 🙏
As we approached Fatima's, the environment gave off a hip/laid back vibe which I found to be quite welcoming. The menu board was displayed clearly and piles of CLEAN menu sheets were available at the counter.
After reading the menu we decided to order the lamb chawarma, lamb pita and falafels. I also noticed that the tables and cutlery were super clean - love it.
The lamb chawarma my partner had was so so good. The flavours were definitely there and the meat was succulent. My lamb pita was also really good and it really filled me up. The falafels we ate were also delicious but not as authentic tasting :p
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves good middle eastern food or to those who have never tried it.
YUM.
One of my favourite takeaways!!!!!
The potato koftas with sweet chilli Mayo are amazingggg! So crunchy!
My favourite is the Fatimas favourite pita with chicken. Love the added cheese as well.
Bit pricey but I reckon it's totally worth it. The pitas are huuuge.
Went here for the first time tonight and pleasantly surprised! Good menu with plenty of veg options, and not just the typical falafel option, but a lot of other thought out options. I had the spiced nut pita and the bf got the chicken pita with a side of the koftas to share! The spiced nut pita had great flavours and was very filling! The BF liked his chicken pita and the koftas were a great side! Also, very reasonably priced for the area! Would recommend!
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
+4
lamb Chawarma is the busssssineeeess!!!! and you gotta get the potato croquettes to go with it! very good takeaway menu, fresh and tasty, bit on the pricey side but thats just Ponsonby for you #g1
Prompt service with a great range of menu choices. I enjoyed the gluten free pita with falafel. The potato croquettes with aoili are little mouthfuls of naughty goodness! A good range of sodas including the yummy hopt products.
Fast service, great tasting food and they have a couple of tables outside on the footpath. Hard to go past the lamb Chawarma with toasted bap bun. Beats most other fast food by a mile.
If your after a satisfying easy to eat meal without huge wait times then Fatimas knows how to hit the spot. The place is easy to find on the main strip on Ponsonby. It's more of a takeout food joint but there is a decent amount of seating inside and out. For us this is more of a lunch time venue opposed to dinner.
The menu has a great variety of meals for vegetarian and meat lovers big and small. Shannon who took our order recommend the Fatimas favourite (lamb) but we opted for vegetarian options and got the potato koftas (highly recommended) and a falafel side salad each. This meal seems small but is very satisfying and filling.
The service was the best we've had from Fatimas so far. Shannon was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our meal and experience at Fatimas and will be returning again
Fatimas is one of my favourite places to grab a quick healthy salad after the gym. It’s middle eastern food so if you love middle eastern then you will probably love Fatimas.
I usually get the Fattoush Salad which has spinach, lettuce, tabbouleh, olives, cucumber, tomato, garlic croutons, sundried tomatoes, tomato relish and a minted yoghurt and cucmber sauce with chicken ($16). I love all of the flavour combinations and it is really filling. The potato koftas ($6.20) and the falafels ($6.90) are both incredible and are a nice little treat to go with the salad. They are both golden and crispy on the outside and all yummy on the inside. You can’t go to Fatimas without trying both of these.
The service is always fast and it is a fantastic take-out in Ponsonby!
We've been here a number of times - great on the go lunch option.
He said - A side of potato koftas is a must, they are like bite size gourmet hash browns
She said - Highly recommend the lamb Mediterranean pita
One of our all time faves, if not for the potato kofta's alone. We always get the chicken Shwarma's too. Parking's a little tricky, but the walk up to Fatima's from your car is well worth it. These guys do it right for us, every time.
Always my hubby and I's first choice when deciding to get take-out on payday. Kebab's are always super tasty, and we love the koftas aswell!
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
+4.5
Fatima's has been around for some time now and I have been quite a regular customer to the Ponsonby branch, the other being in Takapuna. Fatima's is a great takeout option for a filling and tasty feed.
They offer pitas, as shown below, chawarmas and salads. The pitas are a tightly filled wrap with most of them offering chicken, lamb or tofu for the protein. If you're feeling adventurous give the 'Catch of the day' a go to have fish or if you are a fan of mango and avocado, opt for the 'Pacific Pita'. To be honest most of the time I choose the Fatima's favourite with Lamb and no cheese. Its my favourite and I can't get enough of the combo of the tomato relish, aioli and chilli together. This place is great as they cook their meat to order and use fresh ingredients, giving you a nice hot pita or charwarma. So far all the proteins have been cooked to the right degree.
Ive had a chawarma once, its better if you don't have a huge appetite as they are smaller but the bap bun is a nice difference from most eateries.
If you are eating with someone share a side of the koftas. Who doesn't love little balls of fried potato. Served with their sweet chilli aioli it's so unhealthy but soo good. My only small issue is I wish their chicken was Free Range, as their chicken options look delicious and i think they could widen their demographic offering FR Chicken.
Great 'Quick Bite' on the run or if you live near by and can't be bothered cooking. Huge fan of Fatima's and yet to be disappointed. Service is quick, online ordering is also on offer.
Rating
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Value for Money: Good
240 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 1130-10pm
What can I say, Fatimas reigns supreme with quick cheap eats. Love it. Fatimas favourite w/ vege croquettes and no cheese every time and I'm a very happy man. My girlfriend opts for the fatimas kids option everytime and she loves it too.
Best takeaway in Ponsonby. Have been coming here since I was a kid. Can't say a bad thing, all I can say is FEED ME FATIMAS!! I recommend the Mediterranean Pita with lamb, and the potato kofters. My girlfriend always goes for the catch of the day. We must eat this once a week and it isn't old yet!
I have to agree with the previous review that the portion sizes seems to have dropped since we first tried fatima's last year.
However, what you do get is very nice and should be put in to context in terms of how much you're paying and the fact that it's fast food.
I've personally never had an issue with the service. What do you expect? This isn't fine dining.
Whenever I'm driving through and want something yum but quick and not greasy, I go here. I always get the kids chicken pita which comes with 'koftas' (mini hashbrowns) with the best darn aoili AND a decent amount! I've always managed to nab a park right out front too which is awesome for being in central pons.
Big fan. Sure, everyone says the service is lousy, but those guys work hard, and the food really is delicious. All-time favorite is Pacific Chicken Pita. So delicious I can't order anything else. I have tried to make this at home, and it is a lot of bother. They do a damn fine job at Fatimas.
The food is so damn tasty but the service is crap. It's not service with a smile at all. Also I wonder about how clean this place is as the work stations are always really dirty and once I sat there for about 45 mins and didn't see one member of staff wash their hands. But the food is amazing, and the koftas.
Not only are the chawarmas and the pitas good, you can never forget the potato koftas
More of a takeaway than a restaurant, Fatima’s is a Ponsonby Road veteran that serves up Middle Eastern pitas and shawarmas and a range of sides. Our pick was the chicken pita which was like a meal rolled into a toasted pita. Potato koftas were generous in serving size but lacked that homemade quality. Service is less than friendly. For the full review and menu recommendations go to http://cheapeats.co.nz/fatimas/
Good quality Execution is ok - I had a falafel vegan pita - lacked depth of flavour and balance. All one note cumin - plus the tomato relish is WAY too sweet and heavy handed. The amazing thing about this place is the quality of the experience - I watched as the manager guided staff in maintaining consistency and quality in the product while themselves attending to service and cleanliness - amazing management!!! The experience is also built into the amenities… things often overlooked by rivals are so plentiful here and I appreciate it so much!!! Free water, as many napkins as you need (cause it’s a messy, hand held business), table service, pints on tap, real plants, bathrooms and sauces on the table. Really well run. The only thing I think lacking is communication of wifi password if there is one (“friends of Fatima’s?) - I will be back.
Tender and juicy kebab.
Made fresh.
Very friendly staff.
Quick service.
This place has absolutely amazing food. The staff were very efficient and the manager, Max, did an amazing job of catering to everyone’s needs and was very efficient with getting my food out quick. 100% recommend this place, amazing food quality, service and the place was very clean. Must try the lamb chawarma
Love the food. It’s really nice and fresh. Service is fine. The flavours are really awesome. I love the way everything taste so fresh and different. Close to authentic flavours. Highly recommended.
Great tasting food with a chilled vibe. Nice choice of meals on the menu. Can get pretty busy so ask for your Koftas to come as soon as possible!
I shouted my team of 3 for lunch mainly because of special dietary needs Fatima was a good choice.
The staff were friendly and use of fresh ingredients. The wrap was large and very filling. Prices are reasonable
An icon of takeout in Auckland.
I had the lamb fattoush salad (I think that's what it's called)
Awesome, super tasty, zingy, fresh
The young lady that served me was great also.
I eat here regularly and it can depend on who serves you and or who's working that day.
It's not always consistent
The food and customer service was excellent and to be treated with a extra friendly smile on a Sunday 9:40pm just before closing definitely has to be noted here. 10/10
The chawamas are tasty and Koftas always a great side with great dips
As yummy as it ever was. But 1 Chawarma is not enough for a man size meal more of a snack. Ordered a second but they seemed to be on a go slow. 4 staff on duty. 2 customers in store. Ordered half way thru my first. After I had eaten the chawarma and I finished the salad a young lad popped out to ask again. Too late. Chump change out of 20 bucks and left hungry. Covid service perhaps. Worth the effort but best as a takeaway.
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