TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"This place is my go-to for Korean food. I've tried many korean places and this is still my favorite place that can't be topped. Service is always..."

Tay

"BBQ beef was flavorsome, chicken soup was really unique. Service was..."

Khánh Vy

"Another awesome Korean establishment that has been around for ages so you can be assured they know what they are doing. A great place for seasoned..."

Bella Qian

"I am a loyal customer to..."

Angela8273

"Tried the spicy beef soup, the chicken soup, and the spicy rice cake. They were all delicious and I liked how the shared dish was served first before..."

Asianfoodie

"This restaurant has been established for over 10 years, offers an excellent variety of Korean dishes.Ordered the BBQ squid and BBQ beef...."

Lucy

"Probably my go to for Korean food. Full of flavour and good value for money. Service is..."

Jay Guzman

"- Nice spacious area- Nice view depending on where you're sitting- I didn't have to wait long so customer service was good- the Korean..."

Cecilia V

"Always good food and fast service whenever I go here. Food is cheap and come in decent sized portions. My go to is the spicy pork which is how it..."

Caitlin

"Great to visit during any time of day but especially during the evening! The staff get you involved in the final steps of the hot pot cooking..."

Andy

"Nol Bu Ne is one of our regular restaurants. I really liked the side dishes, especially the potato. My favourite is the salmon bento box. It is good..."

Aszy

"Got a large takeaway order here recently and it was fantastic! The kimchi fried rice was nice and spicy and the kimchi pancake was perfectly crisp! A..."

Amindha Fernando

"Go to Korean restaurant in central Auckland - really affordably priced, tastes delicious and is accommodating for dietary requirements. I got the..."

Serena Low

"Great service, honestly really kind owners who greet you beautifully. Their food is also exceptional, i would say the food can sometimes not taste..."

Angelica Starina

"This is my favourite Korean restaurant in Auckland. So yum.98%of the time I get the al-tang but when I’m feeling a bit adventurous I’d pick..."

FoodBox

"I ordered the dolsot bibimbap- this is my first time trying bibimbap from a restaurant as I normally eat bibimbap at home often. I really liked the..."

Jenny Kim

"Nol Bu Ne has been around for the longest of time. Can’t believe their consistency over the years. Good service. Good food. Good value. Good..."

Jade Lim

"Nol Bu Ne is an absolute experience. A dramatic entrance, eccentric decor and delicious food. The staff dealt well with our large group who had an..."

Alex Gregory

"Your standard taste and service - but would still recommend others to give this place a try. It’s located upstairs and honestly the lift area looks..."

EM

"This place is a hidden gem, the food is delicious service is good and the staff are polite. This restaurant could have a lot of potential if only it..."

Akshay Singh Bangari

"Average level Korean restaurant and business was quite good. Service was not bad and the food such as BBQ beef rice and chicken soup tasted nice. The..."

Jifferney Lu

"This place has potential to be so much more. And get more food traffic, maybe a bit more decor and maintenance along with some very special dishes..."

Tony Ma

"Such a great selection of Korean food! The steam boats are so tasty and so are all their different sizzling plates. We’ve dined here on quiet..."

Bonnie Hu

"This is a place I’ve been going to for years. Since high school. The food here I find delicious. Prices are reasonable, side dishes are quite..."

Penny Va'a

"Great for a late night meal. I love the kimchi pancake and kimchi tuna hotpot. The prices are very reasonable for the portions served. The staff can..."

Floyd Moratti

"The service is great and fast! Good variety of food options and is all great quality too. The price ranges are from $10-$20 for a single dish and..."

Ivan

"Amazing food and friendly staff. I love the fried pork dish-super delicious and their Bibimbap. Ideal for dinner or group meals. Totally worth it...."

GPark

"A warm atmosphere, love the setup of the place and the food is pretty affordable. Everything about this place screams inviting except the entrance..."

A Nimrahs

"The food is good , the waiting time is pretty short , friendly staff and the environment is nice and clean. Hahah n the best part is the dodgy..."

Karen Kwan

"Went for dinner here and the food is amazing. I had the dolseot bibimbap, my mum had the grilled flounder and we shared a seafood pancake. The..."

Marika Smith

"By far the best Korean BBQ in New Zealand, and trust me I've been to them all. You are greeted by a friendly staff that takes you to your table,..."

Nae Nae

"This is one of the most affordable Korean places I’ve seen. It’s a prime location, really close to Queen st. shops and a short walk for the..."

Donna Xu

"Good, tasty and authentic korean food but the side dishes portion was small. Service was good and fast. Parking would be the real issue though...."

XinYin Lim

"My first try on korean resto in auckland - overall impression are nice and delicious food, they have good side dish. I ordered spicy pork bbq and..."

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"A little gem hidden away from all the chaos on queen street but definitely worth a try if you’re passing by.Service: 8/10Fast..."

Grace Huang

"We got the kimchi fried rice, spicy beef noodles and the spicy tofu soup. The portions of the meal was larger than I expected. Kimchi fried rice..."

Helen Chen

"I have tried almost every Korean restaurant in Auckland but missed this one simply it is located in the middle of Auckland downtown. I jumped to a..."

Jimon007

"It's one of the more authentic Korean restaurants I've been to. The food is tasty, the service is attentive and fast, and the prices reasonable. I..."

Jay

"The staff were kind and the food is yum and well priced. Adore the BBQ beef hot plate! It’s not trying to be quaint or fancy, it’s just a great..."

Jay Mac

"Absolutely legendary. I'd literally sell my soul for a BBQ beef hotplate. Last night i was in Nol Bu Ne they were playing bee gees night fever over..."

Lukewarm Roxy

"Friendly service from the ahjussi guy ordered a spicy squid the sauce was absolute delicious!!! Would highly recommend to try this it a good..."

Jun Ma

"i love this place so much, i go here after my classes. Food is good! Service is good too.However, their location is not that great. Its..."

Nadia Mae De Jesus

"Came on an early Friday night at 5:30pm My friend and I ordered fish roe mixed rice and fish roe soup (al tang). Came really quickly and piping..."

The Poor Foodie

"So worth the money with all the side dishes. Food was delicious, I especially love the potato side dish. The people working there are really nice too..."

Zoë G

"Came here on a Tuesday for lunch at around 12pm and it got busy really quickly. The restaurant is on the second floor in the red tower on Wellesley..."

Jason Zhang

"Not much to fault here! Came here with a friend and ordered the Korean BBQ chicken. The chicken was flavoursome, the rice a little dry though...."

Kelly Vilisoni-Richards

"If you are into Korean cuisine, this is definitely the place to be! Very suitable for family and friends dining with awesome food! Great food and..."

Ramsey

"We got a table pretty easily, nice location although may be hard to find if it's your first time. Food was so good and very wallet friendly. Fast and..."

Aimee

"It's easy to find a way and the food quality is decent. It's good to have a big Korean restaurant. The reason why it didnt get higher rate is because..."

Adorayw

"This place is always my go to whenever I can't think of where to go! With that being said though, I think the chef might've changed? The bulgogi is a..."

Sally S

"Extremely reasonable prices for such generous portions. The sides are free and delicious. The food comes out super fast and service is efficient...."

Aimee.

"This is my go to place when I don't know where to eat. Affordable and always guaranteed a seat as there's lots of seatings. Makes it an easy choice..."

Gracia

"Love love love this place, always go here often when I leave school early illegally. Forever my number one place. Although the toilets are a tad..."

Hood Rat

"Great Korean food. Excellent value for money. The default side dishes aren't as nice as other places, but the main bbq platters are tender, moist and..."

Vivian Lightbloom

"The food was alright :)). Where it's located is creepy, the music scares me and it feels like a horror movie. The staff were really nice :)) overall,..."

Krystal Tran

"Have been here a numeric, food is nice, especially good to have a steamboat hotpot; friendly service except the lady a but stingy I think she's the..."

CocoOnFire

"my fav korean cheapeats in town. The salmon don I ordered was just $13, and u get a lot salmon and veggie. Than they give u the homemade Korean..."

Carina Chang

"This place was recommended to me by my daughter. Situated at the first level of Choice Plaza Building. Very affordable price for a decent and..."

LilMSunshine

"Environment: Generally a nice place to eat at if you prefer a casual dining. Service: Have to say they're fast though nothing..."

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"Food taste great! The atmosphere was energetic, restaurant was nice, besides the torn posters on the wall. Overall food was awesome, staff were..."

Sunema Tuifao

"First time dining here. My friend and I finished our sport game and came to Nol Bu Ne eat. I'm a big fan of Korean food and I wanted to introduce one..."

Memento.hic

"First time dining at this place. It was a Saturday around 2pm. We were greeted at the door by a lovely lady and seated straight away. Menus..."

Sarah

"Was seated immediately upon arrival. Menus already on the table. Waitress greeted us and gave us cups of water and took our orders. Food was quick..."

Alofa Logo

"Pros:- BBQ meat dishes and Bibimbap are really good- Friendly service- Enough seating for large groups (8+)- Food worth the..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"Great little place! We had the tteokbeokki, the pork kimchi BBQ and the beef BBQ, all were tasty and good size and price! Service was fast..."

Andrea Anguiano

"Good Korean restaurant!I had Hot pot and Cheese topokki and they were boh delicious.If you like spicy food and cheese you'll gonna love them.Its..."

Namie Arai

"Good value for cheap eats.come here every fortnight.service is non -existing but you learn to close your eyes on that when food is really good..."

Serge Foodini

"Go to For Korean food! Love this place and it's variety. Their cold noodles and kimchi jigae is bomb! The prices vary but you get nice potions and..."

NINI

"6th time here now. This place is hidden gem from the public eye. The first time my mate brought me here I thought I was going to a hide out. Cheap..."

Joseph Taleni

"I had Korean Japchae dish, reminded me of my days in Korea! Very fresh and nice. I loved the little side dishes that came with it. Can't..."

Alana Cole

"I can't give this place anything less than 5/5 rating. It has never once disappointed me during my numerous visits. I recommend the kimchi fried..."

Vinmanrules

"Been here multiple times and the foundation of every meal has always been their bulgogi or BBQ beef. The beef is very tender and they always bring it..."

Ming

"Here the food is tasty, simple and affordable. A good restaurant to go when your hungry, as the portions are well served, but don't expect to have..."

Diogo Reck

"The way to go to the restaurant was slightly complicated but a waiter there was really friendly and gave us a excellent service.The food was..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"Hidden away above the Umiya sushi place and No. 1 pancake store. This restaurant can be quite difficult to find if you don't know where you're..."

I_like_pickles

"■ Good value■ Open & Spacious■ Generous portions + side dishes■ Can be missedIve been here about 2 or 3 times..."

FoodieOodie95

"Went to Nol Bu Ne with a bunch of people a few days ago. We got the bulgogi, spicy rice cakes (mild version), fried dumplings and the bulgogi kimbab...."

Magic Bleeds

"Relatively impressed with this place. Convenient location near the University, though it is on the second floor so a bit harder to find if you..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Very authentic and cultural. I ordered the BBQ chicken on rice, it was stomach filling. Would definitely come back next time. The last time I was..."

Tavita Milford

"II was really excited to go to nol bu ne because I've never been inside the Chinese pagoda looking building, and I was finally getting the chance to..."

MissEstherZ

"Had one serve of half chicken soup with white rice there. Chicken was tasty with good texture. It was cooked with real ginseng. Very healthy food...."

Michelle Hwang

"Had a delicious bibimbap although I think less cooking time on the eggs would've been better. Love the colours in the meal and the service was great..."

Lovely Maralit

"You can find nol bu ne in a small alley, up the stairs or by lift. The area around the restaurant does look quite dirty and scary, but surprisingly,..."

Joli Wong

"The food here is still just as good as its always been for years. Still has not changed. Ordered the fish roe spicy soup and the beef bulgogi and..."

Robin Tay

"Dined here on a Sunday night (group of 5) and only paid $84. Very reasonable. We had the bbq pork, bbq chicken, japchae, seafood pancake and a..."

Praveena

"I'm in love with this place! hidden Korean restaurant on the heart of Queen st. Went there for lunch last time and ordered spicy tofu jelly soup, bbq..."

Stifanyanwar

"I asked for authentic Korean and this is where my date took me (over a year ago). I've been back a couple times since and it's always an adventure...."

Yvette Reid

"Bahasa: Panggang2 ala korea plus gratis appetizers seperti kimchi, kentang kecap, dan rumput laut. Bukan cuma rasanya yg enak, harga relatif murah..."

Heru Affandy

"This is one of the few good Korean restaurant at a reasonable price. We love the spicy pork, it's beautifully made with the right taste. If there is..."

Ronald Tan

"Good place to try Korean food! This restaurant is one of the oldest Korean restaurants in Auckland CBD and I love how their food still tastes the..."

Brave Eat

"The flavour of the soups here are amazing and many to choose from. A good place if you enjoy hot food and look for a hearty meal. The interior is..."

Rebecca

"Highly recommend this place for korean cuisine as I believe it has the best kimchi in town. The bbq squid dish is also full of squid unlike other..."

James Lo

"Went for lunch~ had the fish egg soup(12) and friend has ramen soup(9). Came with free dishes like all other Korean reaturants but personally I feel..."

Ezzz

"Finding this place was a little scary due to how hidden it is. But service was prompt, prices are cheap and the food is decent!Nol Bu Ne is a..."

Eva Zhu

"This is a very popular cheat eat place in town. Not only do they serve a huge selection of Korean dishes，the prices are pretty reasonable. One..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Don't be put off by the foyer; the restaurant is lovely! We went to Nol Bu De for dinner before seeing a show. Loved it. Here's my rundown of..."

Michael Pritchard

"This is a popular place that has plenty of seating. Good range of dishes available and priced quite well. Only problem I find is that the owner is..."

Ed

"Love this place. Its been around for years! Always a good spot if your after, cheap, tasty korean food. I always order the bbq chicken and..."

Charlene Weaver

"Have been here several times and recommended to friends. Always have received Good food with Good portion, decent service and staff. Really happy..."

FoodLover

"Soooooooooo good. Pork bone soup perfect for cold nights. Seafood pancake is delicious and filled with all sorts. Love their banchan! Finally tried..."

Dawn Tetauru

"Been here many times. Loving their jap chae, steamed dumplings and red bean ice cream :) and of course , their friendly services :) do come and try..."

Michelle Chua

"A very popular Korean restaurant in Auckland CityI've been here multiple times since I started university and it's definitely a front..."

Mandy

"Dined here for lunch today with my sister. Some reviews say it's a confusing location but if you have the street address it's pretty straight forward..."

Samantha Veitch

"Nol Bu Ne is my go-to Korean restaurant when I'm in the city. I can't even count the times I've been here; I've literally been here so often!..."

Sheena

"I heard about this restaurant through my Zomato followers. Getting there was a bit of a hassle since my friend and I went to random places with..."

Kirsten

"Nol bu ne is one of the restaurants where you will only ever find out via a friend who has been. Its location is hard to detect and the elevator or..."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

" Quite hard to notice this place. Their side dishes are definitely too little for two people. Refilling charges $1. I ordered Kimchi fried rice ($11)..."

Zoe Huang

"Definitely not the easiest place to spot if you didn't know this place existed. I was introduced to this place a few years back and i have been going..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"My fav. Korean restaurant!!! ♥️ service is always great as well as the food. Heaps of servings too. The only thing i don't like is how customers..."

Jo

"You get what you pay for here. If you like Korean food at a good price, then this is the place for you. Service is fast, food is consistent, and..."

Auckland Eats

"I was so impressed with the service, attentive but non-intrusive. Food was great, arrived super quick and the sides were the best complement to..."

Amanda Longley

"My lunch at Nol Bu Ne ! It's great and not expensive as well. Dokbokki Cheese with ramyun, a pork BBQ and bibimbab. All of these are tasty. I can say..."

Nk Zeng

"Regular Korean restaurant in town. Reasonable pricing and food is tasty, Ordered the fried dumplings and our favourite Al Tang soup (fish roe spicy..."

C & J

"Been here quite a few times. My friend had introduced me to this place otherwise I would've never found this place as it's quite hidden and "dodgy"..."

Queena

"Great food at very good prices. The outside of the building and part of the entrance look run down, but this is a great inner city Korean restaurant..."

Jamie

"Amazing food! Love it :) Cheap and worth what you pay for!! Apart from the questionable elevators everything was good! Highly recommend :D..."

Jess

"I have come here multiple times and was never disappointed :-) The warm lighting and warm environment makes the experience so much more enjoyable...."

Tami T

"Apart from the questionable elevators, Nol Bu Ne is my favourite Korean restaurant. They never fail to deliver consistent and delicious meals :)..."

Lauren

"Nol Bu Ne is my all time favorite Korean restaurant in Auckland, that we visit almost every week. Their side dishes are superb! I really love the..."

Joe S

"Nol Bu Ne serves good food, portions and also amazing side dishes! I love the potato jorim and also bean sprouts. My favorite will be spicy pork,..."

3possibilites

"Very good. The staff are helpful and..."

Mary

"good food, good portions, good taste, good..."

Allan Fong

"My favourite Korean restaurant in Auckland, good food, great value, quick service. I'm especially partial to their vegetarian kimchi fried rice..."

Maria

"Seriously one of the best Korean restaurants in Auckland. The people who run it are so friendly and the food is DELICIOUS!I recommend the..."

Fred Towns

"Great, friendly service. It doesn't look that great inside, but it's clean, and the food tastes absolutely delicious. The meal prices are very cheap..."

K

"It use to be one of my not so favourute korean restaurants back in '11 when i came once for breakfast. It's not my favourite but the..."

NYNB

"Nol Bu Ne is famous amongst students for a cheap, and filling meal. I highly recommend the Dolsot Bibimbap- a hot stone bowl with rice and assorted..."

Heartshrooms

"Possibly my favorite Korean restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The staff are really friendly and always greet their customers with a smile. you..."

Dog Eats World

"Nol Bu Ne is located on the first floor; I suggest you take the advice taped to the wall, and take the stairs rather than wait for lethargic..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"An Auckland institution in the realm of Korean food, this family owned restaurant continues to treat Aucklanders to delicious Korean food, of which..."

Cheap Eats

"Excellent food, often go there to eat in but their takeaway is also just as good. Great portions and good value for..."

Jeffplays2005

"Always love Pork bone soup, it was a nice ending for our Auckland trip~ the sides especially..."

Minnie Lu

"One of my favourite Korean restaurants! A little hard to find as it's inside the red tower and you need to take a lift, but the food has always been..."

Wendy Nguyen

"located on level 2 inside a building, you need to take lift to get there. Interesting and old school decoration. Prompt service and food was great,..."

M

"The restaurant inside the building, the lobby is decorated with many images of idols. That's interesting. The space is large and a bit dark. The..."

Chloe Dang

"A Korean hidden gourmet Eatery in this Chinese style old fashioned building. First time here only a second I am in love with it.❤️ Not a fancy..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"I like the potato appetizer and radish one. I would recommend kimchi pancake because it tastes good when it’s still crispy. Tofu&egg soup is also..."

Summer Z

"Tasty authentic Korean food. Great..."

Mary Binney

"As Korean food lover, this is an amazing n authentic restaurant. Very nice. Personally love the Korean bbq spicy pork n rice. Side dishes are great..."

Jiayi Li

"I think it’s a family run restaurant, don’t have a high expectations on the exterior of the place, a bit run down but most of Queen Street iconic..."

pamela indah

"Nice restaurant, a bit odd and old place but still reasonable okay. Very suitable for family and friends dining. Try the spicy pork, it is hot plate..."

Edi NT

"There is nothing like this in Australia 🇦🇺. I live in Auckland City for 3 years and this place has got to be the best authentic Korean food..."

Tuli Prescott

"Delicious Korean food with generous portion. Will be perfect if they can improve the cleanliness. We found the table surface was quite..."

Seita

"Cosy 1st floor Korean run restaurant. Follow Korean posters along walk way & you will reach its entrance. Can sit between 20-30 tables of various..."

lmt6618

"Have eaten here several times. Efficient, fuss free service and it seems like a family run business. Classic Korean home cooking. The cold noodles..."

Shay Zhang

"What a dodgy set of stairs leading up to the restaurant. But once you get up there, it's actually a pretty good atmosphere. I got the normal bibimbap..."

Angela Yang

"Korean Food in down town of Auckland Friendly staff, clean and tidy restaurant. food really good authentic korean. good for local and..."