TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

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Fiona Yao

"Foods are amazing as usual and staffs are just as good as usual :) Keep it up guys !!! i would like to say a huge Thank you for the Fortune..."

Queenie LaCroix

"Love this place! Has the best fried chicken in Auckland! The chicken bao and popcorn chicken are so..."

Isaac Van Weerd

"We order heaps of food to share among 4 people, they looked quite small portions but then we couldn’t finish them all. We love all the food that we..."

Sarah Tran

"Lovely decor and great service, affordable & filling. The baos are huge and very tasty and filling, also enjoyed the ribs and squid and bought some..."

Lydia McEvoy

"This place has the best bao buns in Auckland, probably the whole of New Zealand 😍 we also always get their fries aswell which come with wasabi..."

Janita Fuller

"This funky little Chinese-fusion restaurant in Mt Albert has long been on my list, especially now they’ve made the menu a lot more..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Chinoiserie is a great place for a quick bite to eat and when I say quick I mean QUICK. We ordered the pork bao, karaage bao, squid rings, popcorn..."

Tony Shi

"Had a couple of Bao in here and they were delicious. The karaage chicken and pork belly were great. Popcorn chicken was also yummy too. Service was..."

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"This is my partners favourite place to eat. Unfortunately I don’t have any photos because I guess it’s not a novelty for us to eat here!..."

Rebecca Ly

"First time I came here I wasn't expecting much as I was just hungry but boy did this place deliver. The ambience of the place and the good vibes from..."

Martin Camacho

"Yum! Well its not posh but it doesn't have to be. Retro old school setting, dragon overhead, low light, great honest food with flare and a very nice..."

Vicki And John Davidson

"Garlic fish bites are awesome ! Crisp & tasty in sweet chillie assam flavour - just yum! Kaarage Chicken Bao is very good too. The menu doesn’t..."

Michele C

"Cute little asian fusion spot just off Mt Albert Road. Pretty central location but parking was a wee bit difficult! Food was great! Definitely..."

Yinya Shi

"One of the best meals i had in a long time 💗 Love Chinoiserie!Ambience: Not a big fan of the lighting but i guess that makes it..."

Linh 💛

"Really enjoy Chinosserie every time we go! Small but tasty menu and the ribs are insane! Really good value for money too!! Love the decor and the..."

Alex Lenton

"Chinoiserie bun’s menu constantly change which is great to try different taste buns. There’s happy hour on tap beer for $5 😊. Recommended to..."

SM

"Neat restaurant with cool decor. Friendly staff with great service. Reasonable price. We didn’t have to wait too long for our food...."

P Chen

"Pretty cool asian style deco. A huge dragon all other Chinese style embellishments. Food was good but some of them taste a bit salty for me...."

LuNa The TuNa

"Neat restaurant in an area with no neat restaurants!Tasty noodles. My kids chowed on these like no tomorrow. Most dishes are deep fried so..."

Tony Ma

"Yum! Cheap! Fast! What more can you ask for? All flavours are well balanced and portion size is good as well. Best Bao place I’ve been to in..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Upon entrance you’ll be welcomed with gorgeous lighting and good vibe music. The well decorated environment sets the mood for the restaurant to be..."

Vanessa Gao

"Tasty and different food, can go mid week for a quick and well sized dinner. Affordable and yummy for people on a low budget. Great variety of..."

Cheapeatobsession

"This place is always full of quality customers and has a good vibe. I personally prefer a restaurant with a small menu. Would definitely go back..."

Ch66

"Always busy here and for a reason... great food and service and spacious dining! Had the pork bao and chicken karage + edamame. Am obsessed with..."

Sydney

"Amazing pork ribs and popcorn chicken. Iced tea so refreshing!!! Cozy place, and actually service is really fast as well. Also love it that pork..."

Amy Ching

"Omg yum yum yum 😋 tried the matcha bao and I believe this is one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I have ever tried in Auckland 😍 would..."

Cheryl 🍒

"Fancy little place, we had pork belly and chicken kaarage- the baos had an amazing mix of flavours especially the pork. Garlic fish bites had a..."

Tet

"It’s always a good idea to go to Chinoiserie! You have to try all the buns. The ribs are not as good as in Kiss Kiss, but the battered squid is a..."

Boty

"We ordered the Pork Belly Bao, Karaage Chicken Bao, and the Pork Spare Ribs.The two baos were delicious and succulent, with all the right..."

Vivian C

"Loved the vibe of this restaurant :) when I walked in and saw those interesting decorations like dragons and wall art, I was already excited to..."

The Poor Foodie

"My first visit of Chinoiserie was pretty good. Enjoyed my pork bao so much, soft and sweet bao bun and crispy and juicy pork with refreshing veggies...."

Chico

"Such a cute little place kinda in the middle of nowhere, but if you’re a fan of bao and good ass ribs, worth the trip.The bao buns are..."

Laura Bartch

"Come here all the time and has never let me down! Food is quick, cheap, good portions and amazing service!The portions are quite big so what I..."

SpoonMe

"Hands down one of the best baos you can get in Auckland, although not the most authentic, it is to be expected. Quick service, reasonably priced and..."

Jim Lin

"This is one of our favourite go-to place. FOOD: Everything is delicious and reasonably priced. Our default orders are: pork belly bao (yummy and..."

Happie

"Great little place to come after work for a light dinner and a drink. I got the chicken bao which was tasty but nothing too extraordinary. The garlic..."

Pfer464

"Amazing food and atmosphere that I cannot get enough! Comfy, casual and the menu range is just right. Highly recommended for a casual night out or..."

Jonnel Mamauag

"Came here for a date night on a Friday, ordered the pork mince noodles, chicken and beef Bao. Also had beer sawmill pale ale. Food was great, pricing..."

Chloe-Mae

"We dined here 2 weeks ago with my sisters and the food was so delicious service was great didn't wait long for our food to come recommend and will be..."

Elza Tanevesi

"Always a great go to restaurant that provides great food and great value. Pork milk buns are devine. They would be a 5, but service was a little..."

Sarahappleton10844

"This place is so good! Great vibe, great food. This is another Asian 'fusion' place with steamed baos and I'm so glad my friend introduced me to this..."

Ashleigh Hea

"I am telling everyone I know in Auckland about this delicious food. What a fantastic recommendation for dinner! It was packed by 7pm and they don’t..."

Love.Life.Daley

"We came here for lunch after hearing lots of great things about this place. We ordered two gua bao: Karaage chicken and pork belly. The bao..."

Dxlche

"Such an awesome lay out and ambience. Food was good especially the prawn bao!! YUMMMM - had the pork Bao which was s little bit dry. Other wise..."

Hope

"This place is extremely delicious and has a great atmosphere. Food was cooked to perfection and was a generous size. My partner and I will defiantly..."

Nicola O'Malley

"I was brought here by my friend. It was such a nice place and great food. I order the vegetarian satay tofu and I love it. I love the wasabi mayo..."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"Great place for a casual dinner and hang out. My boyfriend and I tried Chinoiserie for the first time today and it was really good! We had two Bao..."

FranziLuisa13

"Great veggie bun, there is even a vegan one if you wish! I got the bun & shared edamame and chips with my bf. Holy heck you get a lot of edamame..."

Vegesaur

"Oh my goodness this food is to die for! I’ve never dined in so I cannot comment on the experience but if the food is anything to go by it would..."

Bridgette.clarke

"Been fortunate enough to go here twice, and both times were absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is amazing with good attentive staff - and the food..."

Christopher Pearce

"This place has an awesome vibe. Little dark but bustling with staff and other diners. It get very busy, you are unable to book tables but worth the..."

Happy Eater

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! The food is so delicious!! Especially the pork belly bao and the coconut-crusted calamari! I also loved..."

Lizzie

"Very well presented food, prompt service, creative dishes. All round a great experience. Some old favorites recreated, e.g. Slaw. Popcorn chicken was..."

Harley.aish

"Super lovely wait staff, cool atmosphere and delicious vegan food! It all came out so fast and was not overpriced. I would recommend the vegan bao..."

Jessia

"Came here to catch up with friends over some good food and we sure did. We were the last ones to leave. Great service, atmosphere and food. Their..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Really enjoyed this place! It was super busy when we turned up and staff told us it was a 40 minute wait to get a table - after only 15 minutes there..."

Auckland Foodie

"New fave place to eat! 😍 Lovely staff, atmosphere and the food is amaaaazing! We had the pork belly and chicken bao, squid, ribs and edamame...."

Krystyna

"Viby place with good solid offerings.Space is an issue and you may need to book a table.Even vegetarian flock can eat here. Drinks are served..."

Praneal Badal

"The squid bao tastes really delicious. Their fries and the slaw are also good. Would give a 5/5 if they switched to using free range meat but for now..."

Sarah Shepherd

"Finally had the excuse to come here after seeing so many photos and hearing good things about this place. Food came out super quick! Great service..."

Linlin

"Always super tasty and food comes out fast! Very affordable too, especially for those on a student budget! The ribs are consistently amazing, as is..."

Victoria Birch

"Came here with some friends around 5.30 on a Thursday just before it began to pick up. There’s definitely a vibe to it, lots of colour. It’s..."

Hasiba Zareh

"Beautiful. Food ! Compliments to the chef ! Ambience is really good maintained! Welcome staff ! Pricing is just right ! Had a lovely experience..."

Nahush Khandagale

"A great spot in Mt Albert. The best ribs you’ll find far and wide. I’d highly recommend the popcorn chicken too, it comes with amazing reduced..."

Steph Coulton

"Bao Bao!Great vibe in and outside, feels like it’s not trying to be as cool as it is. Menu is very simple with a few things done..."

Dale Spencer

"Went around 5:30 and the food came within 5 minutes. Super Fast and delicious. Great flavours and service. My must-have are the ribs and the gong..."

To Be Honest

"BEST POPCORN CHICKEN EVER AND BEST PORK RIBS EVER AND YUMMY FRIES AND BEST ORANGE JUICE AND SERVICE WOW THE FOOD COMES SO QUICK I LOVE IT GIVE IT A..."

Jemma Oxenham

"Finger-licking food at really good prices with super funky decor and ambience - I be loving this joint!! All the food (we ordered 8-10 dishes) came..."

Amy

"Get here early, cause this place packs up fast. Don't be fooled by the prices as the portions of food are quite big. I had the Beef Bao and that was..."

Manoj Patel

"The Ribs here are to die for! Some of the best ribs made in Auckland in my opinion. I usually grab ribs here and they never disappoint! Highly..."

Brent Sause

"Food was amazing! We ordered the squid bao and gong gong noodles. The squid was perfect and tender with just the right amount of seasoning and..."

Vanessa

"Good place to have some snacks with a cocktail or a beer after work.Surely one of the best, if not the best, options in Mount Albert. The..."

Diogo Reck

"Love their ribs~ Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, falling off the bone goodness~ Not alot of choices on the menu though... The place..."

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"Great service, delicious food and a fun vibe! Reasonable prices, and the food is very easy to share. The Bao are delicious and highly recommended. ..."

Sarah Faulkner

"Very impressed with this place. Cozy indoors and out. No bookings but no one seemed to wait long while I was there. Take away available too. We tried..."

Faye Stubbs

"This place has the best pork ribs in the whole of Auckland. Why I love their pork ribs so much - they taste delicious, the portion is a good size,..."

JKG

"Amazing, can't get enough. Just sad you don't have more chinoiseries. Pork bun is super tasty and the popcorn chicken is scrumptious love..."

Samantha Richardson

"Never every disappoints! Even when it is busy, its worth waiting to get a seat. We always get a bao bun (highly recommend the duck), the ribs, and..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Consistently great every time we've been here. It's so easy to over eat here between the bao choices and the yummy sides. The slaw is awesome -..."

Michelle M

"Soooo annoying that they don't take bookings as I really enjoy this place but it puts me off coming here if I have to wait for a table. Would be fine..."

Grace Nesbitt

"Definitely recommend and I have taken lot of my friends to this restaurant. I have been to over 5 different places for bao and this place does the..."

FoodMakesMeHappy

"The Pork Belly Bao's are to die for! For $8 only it's soooo worth it. Ribs are also so cheap for $15! Only downfall is you can't make bookings so if..."

Jasmine

"This is currently my friend's favourite eatery so she suggested we come here for a catch up. Love the artwork across the walls and in the..."

I_like_pickles

"I pass by this restaurant everyday I see it's always crowded. So I'm wondering what kind of restaurant it is. Today I finally have a chance to try it..."

I'm A Foodie

"I always love coming to Chinoiserie - the baos are my favourite in Auckland. The atmosphere is kitsch and a bit hipster, but it's down to earth and..."

Kellie Ngaire

"Intimate and stylish, very well priced food and you will be lucky to grab a seat!! An oriental twist on the classic burger :) Popularity is the only..."

Waiata Tucker

"Chinoiserie is a small place. The interior looks like the bedroom of the black sheep of an Asian family. Kind of a weird mish-mash. The place has..."

Brenda Phu

"Went there first time with family on a special occasion. Ordered Bao's with different fillings, Pork, Squid,Chicken and Duck. Outstanding, great..."

Sukumar Goswami

"Grab a blanket and sit under the heaters outside, order a drink and a steamed bun and something to share. Awesome! My top choices for..."

Abbey Lissaman

"A hidden gem in the suburbia of West Auckland indeedy. The food is fresh, quick, tasty and (unbelievably) reasonably priced - the sort of dishes..."

Adeline

"Absolutely loved the pork Guo bao. So delicious! The pork belly was cooked so perfectly. Also tried the chicken one and it was yummy too. Just..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"Absolutely love the Asian fusion that is Chinoiserie! Every dish I try here is so tasty, fresh and full of flavour. My highlights are the coconut..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I love this little gem hidden away in Mt Albert. Great decor and vibes. This is a great place to pop in for some absolutely delicious Bao and treats!..."

J.T547

"I'd been reading in the Herald that the owners of Kiss Kiss also ran Chinoiserie in Mt. Albert, I knew it was a matter of days not weeks before my..."

Kieran

"Best Bao we've ever had!It has raised the bar so high.I loved the quirkiness, everything felt right.The staff are amazing, I was blown..."

Donhavaclue

"Pork Bun just got a whole new look! And it looks 🔥🔥🔥.Where do I begin with this little diamond... ❤❤❤ the art on the wall is..."

T.B.F

"Yum. Chinoiserie is a great place for a catch up with mates, it has a relaxed cool vibe and is always packed. Whilst I think the baos could be a..."

Fooddude

"One of my favourite "quick eats"! It's not some where you go for a long sit down dinner but if you want something quick the food is..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"This place is so good! Cheap, friendly, fast and delicious - what more could you want. Awesome value for money. Always love coming here and you never..."

Chantal Hoeft

"True to its name, Chinoiserie is a classic kiwi interpretation of the famous and well loved Bao (steamed bun). This eatery tucked in the suburban..."

Hello Rosie

"The food here is good. Ive been dying to come and try. Service is fast and quick. We ordered fish, pork ,beef and chicken bun. The ribs and spicy..."

Breadzania

"Literally one of my fav places to go! Always busy, good service and they never disappoint. Highly recommend to anyone looking for good food for..."

Syd Sills

"What a busy little place on a weeknight. The wait list system was efficient and we were seated within twenty minutes. The design of the whole place..."

Lisa Reynolds

"The best local bar hands down. The bonus is the awesome food. Awesome staff and wouldn't go any where else. Thanks again guys for the awesome nights..."

Peter Lee

"My partner and I came here over the weekend. We were one of the first people to arrive as they open at 4. They food came out super quick (probably..."

Samantha

"Service was really good, we got seated straight away. The food was amazing. I will be back as soon as I have the chance! Good size meals as well, we..."

Maia

"Small menu but all that means is they can concentrate on making those few things great. Side snacks are larger than we expected. We ordered way to..."

Victoria Jenner

"Went here last Friday with some friends for an early catch up dinner! (Good thing though because as the night deepens the queue was getting longer!)..."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"For a quick, cheap meal chinoiserie is very tasty. The menu is limited but you already know what you're here for - the milk buns. We had beef and..."

Laurie540

"Absolutely unique dishes. Food always tastes fresh. The service is great too. All round awesome place to go and try something new. The French/Asian..."

Vinmanrules

"This restaurant has only baos as their mains but they have plenty of sides to offer which doesn't feel like a "side" at all because servings were..."

Alix

"Came here on a Wednesday night, it was packed. But we were lucky to get a seat on the counter. The place is spunky!! With cool Asian deco. Service..."

Seamus M.

"Yum! Went in with my friend just before the Saturday night rush. Perfect timing. Food came very quickly. Cocktails were refreshing and the ribs and..."

Rui Xing Chen

"Incredibly tasty food at very reasonable prices, the drinks are great to. Only let down was the timing on the glass noodle salad as it came out about..."

Kimiora Borthwick

"Yum best steamed buns in Auckland. I drive 30 minutes just for these buns, well worth the trip as they never disappoint! I highly recommend this new..."

Kimberley

"Went there for an early Saturday dinner (6pm-ish) with a group of 6. Getting there early proved worthwhile, as the place was packed shortly after...."

Rafael Fonseca

"Absolutely love this place! The tofu gua bao with satay sauce was always my go to gua bao. Although the new tofu gua bao is still tasty, please bring..."

Tamsin Dehar

"Since this place opened its brought more people to Owairaka. It's fantastic. If you're looking for something light that's full of flavour then I..."

Miura Elikana

"Love this place! Always such good food and such good prices! Love the chicken and tofu Bao in particular! It is always busy but they have a quick..."

Gabby

"We were seated in the small area near the front window. Waiter forgot to ask us for drinks. The pork belly bao was undercooked and bland however a..."

Alana Emerson

"This place has quite an unique decoration and is one of the few places which is well known for their baos. We had the chicken and fish baos and a..."

Siow Fong Chen

"After hearing all the hype about chinoiserie's bao, I finally got to to try it. I must admit it was pretty darn good!We went there for an..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I always recommend the Chinoiserie to friends and family. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant and..."

Shannon Boyce

"We've finally tried this place after hearing and reading about the great reviews. My husband and I ordered the chicken and pork guabao, coconut..."

Blackpearl

"One of those places youd be lucky to get a table at, Chinoiserie meets the standard of its sister restaurants L'oeuf and Kiss Kiss. If youre..."

Roana Bilia

"Be warned by the portion sizes! Don't be fooled by the very well priced dishes, these are some of the biggest baos Iv had! I was STARVING after gym..."

Sulin Wang

"Loved the vibe to this place and the funky decor. Pink walls with hand paintings and hanging dragons added character and worked well with the space..."

HJ

"yummy gaoooo baooooo!!!finally got to try this place on sunday at 8pm.. busy but we got seated straight away and the wait staff were..."

Grace Sifa

"After the dinner at Lucky Buddha, I grew an immense liking for baos. Through the vines I’d heard of Chinoiserie in Mt Albert, so of course I went..."

Vivi S

"Went here during lunch and it wasn't too busy.The interior design was suitable for the Asian theme the restaurant was going for and had a..."

Aleana Fernando

"Interesting deco for this little Taiwanese fusion place! Always packed during dinner time. I suggest coming during 330-4ish as it would be quite and..."

Ethan Liaw

"We visited this place on a Sunday late afternoon and we were all delighted!!! There's enough table to accommodate us and the service was super..."

Anna Fern

"Service: Staff were friendly and attentive which was great!Food: Absolutely delish! My partner and I had the spare ribs, chicken karaage bao and..."

Fare Henry

"Soft and smooth textured milk buns with awesome fillings! Perfect for nights when you felt like eating light but still get the kick of satisfaction...."

Elsie

"Brilliant brilliant brilliant ! , one of the best Asian eateries in NZ ! I rave about this place to everyone who will listen . Can't fault the staff..."

Big Cheese

"I have been here multiple times and I am never disappointed! I have ordered the same karage chicken bun 3-4 times now and it has tasted the same..."

Jessica Callistus

"First time here this afternoon and what an experience. Great customer service as soon as you walk in, Love the vibe in there, Food was excellent..."

Harry

Ghost Reviewer

"So it was time to hunt for a new Asian fusion place. Found this on metro top 50. This cute little place was overflowing with hungry people wanting to..."

Jay

"Just love the food and service here! We visited on Saturday night, it is really busy,but all the staff are kind and helpful. We ordered chicken bun,..."

❤️Irene

"Nice little gem in mt Albert! Very hipster and great vibe! Food was really quick and generous portions, staff were friendly and attentive! Price wise..."

Nathalie

"Came here a couple of times now. Buzzing atmosphere and sweet hipster decor! Food is delicious and they even do mulled wine in winter which is..."

Imogen Trupinic

"Great price great tastes and great wait staff. The calamari and the pork ribs delish. I will be back to try the rest of the menu. They so..."

David C

"I cant believe it took me a long time to try this restaurant but finally had the time to experience their food and service! Food was delicious and..."

Celani Atienza

"This place really does live up to its' rumoured great prices. The Gua Bao are fresh tasting and of high quality. The chips and wasabi Mayo was so..."

ShelDiamond

"Crazy delicious place. So good i had to write a review. We ordered a little too much because we thought the servings would be small due to the price...."

David Stubbs

"Absolutely love this place , it's unique style gives it a great atmosphere whether you're sitting inside or outside . Staff is always attentive and..."

Tee Pene

"The Guo Bao were delicious. We've tried different filling and they're all so flavorsome and on point. Wasabi fries were crispy. The black sticky rice..."

Mira Sri

"Firstly, the prices here are amazing!! I came here one Thursday night originally as I'd heard about the steamed buns they make here and wanted to try..."

Georgia Vossen

"Oh my goodness, the bao here is amazing. We ordered two of them to share, and if they weren't so deceivingly filling (considering they look small),..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Ordered Pork Bao and chips with wasabi sauce. The Bao was soo tasty and full of flavour Quality/Quantity - 5/5Service -..."

FoodLoco

"Been here a couple of times. Service was great and got sat quickly on a busy night. Food was quick and delicious - the buns and ribs were sooo good...."

Arthur Gillies

"Amazing. Had the pork Belly and chicken bao. The coconut squid rings are different but super tasty, and a decent portion. We also tried the ribs..."

Adam Kerr

"Have been there twice so far.The first time we went was a weekday night and the place was packed out nevertheless. Had tofu and squid gua bao,..."

Ķč Wong

"Been here a few times now, it's a sure simple menu but definitely one of my fave restaurants for Asian fusion. The Baos are always a great choice and..."

Kat

"Having been here a few times I've worked my way through a bit of the menu. For good reason, they're usually quite busy but the service is efficient..."

Sian

"Great food, great vibe. Would highly recommend! There was a long wait for a table then about a 25-30 minutes wait for the food, which was a bit of a..."

Bryce Felton

"This place is Ah may zing. A friend and I were looking for a cafe in the area and were sorely disappointed that these guys didn't open til 4 cause..."

Trixibelle Swan

"It looks like the main thing they specialise in here is the steamed buns which they stuff with a wide variety of different ingredients...."

Benedict Uy

"This place is a gem! It's close by and the food is just taste without feeling too guilty. We had the pork belly bao, glass noodles and chicken wings...."

Edmond Young

"Perfect setting for a lazy Sunday catch up. There was a good range of Asian beers and the food was simple, cheap and delicious. I got the coconut..."

Sheena

"I really love this place! Cheap, cheerful and always delicious. My favourite is the chicken bun - perfect combination of flavours. Also the wasabi..."

Honor Lock

"Nice casual place for a tasty feed with quick and friendly service. The seasoning on the dishes was subtle -not too salty, sweet, spicy, or sour- but..."

Hungusmcfatty

"My friend and I decided to try this place out and we were not disappointed. We ordered the port belly and squid bun, squid rings, glass noodle salad..."

Hannah Gear

"Pork belly buns are amazing!! Not huge so you probably need a side or get two of them. Really reasonably priced too. We ordered the slaw which was..."

Tessa Hall

"Exceptional service, incredible food, awesome atmosphere, comfortable seating outdoor and inside, funky little bar. Pork ribs are to die for, this..."

Vin Elliott

"You know a place is good when you arrive shortly after it opens and it is already packed with diners. Today was the first time I dined at Chinoiserie..."

Manic Diner

"love this local joint! friendly staff, unique ambience, and oh-so-yummy yet affordable steamed buns (gua bao) -- the pork belly & the beef are my..."

Blossoms Lapitan Cruz

"This place was such a treat. It's literally 5 minutes from my house in mount albert and I never knew it existed. This is like a cheaper version of..."

Suzie Bundock

"As confusing as it is to have an Asian fusion eatery with a French name, there's no confusion in my mind whether I'll be coming back here to eat...."

Taylor Compain

"Very tasty food! The chicken bun was delicious! Also loved the ribs very tasty! The glass noodle salad lacked a little flavour I thought but still..."

Tania Ostick

"The pork/tofu bun is absolutely delicious and are super affordable too. The squid is lovely; I would recommend getting a dish to share as well as..."

Squigglebee

"I came here for the first time tonight after hearing great reviews and loved it! Chinoiserie has a funky, hipster vibe and a simple yet interesting..."

Charlene Weaver

"First time ever we had Bao buns.and they were great ...food was really nice and fresh, decor is awesome as well and service was great too..only..."

I Am Hungry

"Very, very good bao in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Staff were friendly although a little rushed because they were hectic but they did a..."

Elese

"* Amazing deco and vibe in the house.* Me and my friend ordered a Bao each, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.* We also ordered a large..."

Jihye Kang

"I'll put this simply. This is the better cheaper version of blue breeze inn, not as many options but that's what makes the place handy and a must for..."

Sam Jones

"We went on a weeknight with some friends from Sydney and shared some of the lovely Lotus buns with chicken, squid, roasted pork, and some other..."

Alienbabe

"I was really craving some good bao and this was the closest I could find. For $8 the quality and portion is well worth it. The pork is so tender and..."

Marina Samountry

"Awesome! Great food and great service. Would come back again any time. Loved to pork buns and awesome beer selection. Cool atmosphere also...."

Ian Beaumont

"Have been here once before it first opened, it was nice but not memorable. Had a sudden craving for pork belly so decided to give this place another..."

Food 24/7

"Went there yesterday with my hubby and 22 month old daughter. Service was excellent. We were seated right away and they had a highchair for my..."

Praveena

"Wow! This place is seriously Wow. The service was really great and super fast! The food was amazing. The price is also really affordable. This will..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"This place is just amazing. My boyfriend and I go here every few weeks or so on a Saturday night - rammed but it's never an issue..."

Claire Farquhar

"First impression - amazing decor, funky, bright, unique, great outdoor area. Food wise, delicious steamed buns with filling (known as Gua..."

ShoRt

"Pork belly Bao get in my tummy. So delicious and filling. If you are super hungry then order another bao or order a side dish. The chicken wings are..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"If you're after a delicious modern take on Chinese food, this is the place. In my opinion, ahead of it's time! This fusion restaurant pays tribute to..."

Rohan Geo

"Tried this place on Saturday night, super cool vibe and friendly staff. The food was simple yet amazing beyond my expectations :) will definitely be..."

Libby Jane

"+Excellent fresh food. +Welcoming servers.+ tremendous clothing options for outdoor dining.+Brilliant service. +Imaginative menu...."

James

"Had visited early evening 6pm so food came out quickly and there was no wait for a table. Restaurant filled up quickly. We had the chicken and pork..."

Helen Mach

"Went here for the first time and LOVED it! Simple menu done very well! I only managed to get pictures of the pork bun and doughnuts. But between a..."

Lisa Whyte

"I absolutely loved the feel of the place, really nice decor. Food was quite nice too. I had the chicken and squid baos, which were both tasty, a..."

Anishta

"The food here is nice but a tad over priced. The squid gua bao is delcious however the others are nice but nothing special. I found the pork to be..."

NCC1701

"First time here was great, delicious food and great atmosphere. Slightly pricey for what you get but was well worth the experience! Would definitely..."

Sam Lin

"Dined here with some friends tonight. Have never tried these buns before but have been meaning to try them for a while. I had the pork belly one. It..."

Miss Kiki

"Time and date: dinner Food and beverages ordered: most of the gua bao, asian slaw, chicken wings, pork ribs, fried squid and most of the..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Funky eatery in Central Auckland which makes arguably some of the best baos! We tried a few of the baos, the ribs and the calamari. The ribs were a..."

Russel Dias

"Very good Asian food , delicious . Have been there on many occasions now - and have always enjoyed the variety of different combination of flavors..."

James

"Went here last night, to start we got mulled wines which were described as hot and spicy, they were hot but also really pulpy toward the end. For..."

Gemma

"Delicious Gua baos :Pork Tofu Chicken Best baos I've ever eaten Chinese donuts -avg Indoor seating..."

Amy Hola

Dmitry Konovalov

"Nice early dinner for us and the best pick. C's hip and funky w.out any pretentiousness and the food is tasty and spicy and we were definitely left..."

Vitale Eti

"Chinoiserie was the 'date spot' with Brunchclubs' first evening get together #Cocktail Club - with a prearranged cocktail on arrival - a sprinkle of..."

Bri DiMattina

"Came for the hype, stayed for the gua bao. Best steamed buns we've ever had. Friendly staff. Small menu done well. The drinks menu was bigger than..."

Pinny

"Came here last week for a group meet up. Very cute decor and the kimonos outside were a nice touch. Wasn’t fond of the bench seating, quite hard to..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Chinoiserie used to be a Chinese takeaway, but it seems to do much better in it's current incarnation, so I guess change can be good.I came here..."

Andi Jandal

"I visited Chinoiserie with a bunch of other bloggers for a bloggers cocktail night. We were served cocktails on arrival and I have no idea what they..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"Visited Chinoiserie for the first time tonight. Ordered the beef cheek, pork belly and chicken thigh steam buns, had them take away to share at home..."

Gem

"Absolutely loved my experience at Chinoiserie last night. From the kimonos outside to keep diners warm to the massive bottles of 'gong' in the..."

SS

"Loved the Kimonos out the front! Thought they were an awesome idea to help keep warm. I came along last night as part of #CocktailClub - I..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"We went here on a week night and was surprisingly busy. We were seated at the bar while we waited for a table. We ordered mulled wine which was..."

Georgia Bulloch

"Can't wait to get back here! Have only been once but it had lots of variety, amazing flavours and came out at a reasonable price and we were nicely..."

Mat Randomplay

"I came here on Saturday night with a group of friends and it was really great. There were around ten of us, so we took our time with ordering, having..."

Lena Duffin

"This place is definitely top fave. Chill atmosphere, suuuper quick service, rad music and omg DEM BUNS SO SOFT👌🏼 will be back here on the..."

Ellie F

"While it may have taken me a while to finally get there, Chinoiserie was love at first sight. Greenery, school chairs and kimonos for when it’s..."

Madicattt

"A great vibe and very on it and attractive staff at this little joint in Mt Albert. My wife and I had the pork baos and were blown away. The..."

Kacie Stetson

"The buns are so DELICIOUS!! It's so soft and everything about it was so good. I had the pork bun but also tried the tofu and beef one too. The sides..."

Sandy Nguyen

"Great place to linger with friends or grab a quick bite to eat on the way home. Coconut squid rings are superb and the pork gua boa highly..."

Panda Eyes

"This place has some of my favorite things: a short menu, delicious bao, and mulled wine. Highlights were the pork belly bao, glass noodle..."

Hazel Gibson

"Having walked in at 8pm on a Tuesday night with some friends, and to be honest I was expecting this place to be somewhat empty, due to its unexpected..."

Ryan Subritzky

"The Chinoiserie has done really well to serve their style of food consistently. The menu doesn't change which is okay, and it won't disappoint. ..."

Neil Cording

"Have been here twice and really love it! My husband is Taiwanese and he also loved the food - not exactly authentic but definitely close enough. We..."

Nicky

"Highly recommend this place for dinner, the food was amazing, really tasty and the service was excellent. Great atmosphere and really friendly staff..."

Jayne Oates

"The staff were very friendly. Went on a Saturday evening, they don't take bookings but although they were full, the wait was only a few minutes. The..."

Eating Party

"We love this place coz it's not pretentious. The staff make you feel you've arrived home for an evening of chilling. It's one of the funkiest down to..."

Sungsam7

"Went here with a group of friends. We tried almost all the sides apart from edaname and peanuts. The sides were tasty especially the Korean noodles...."

Bettina Tran

"Had the best dinner here. Was very reasonably priced, and all the food tasted so fresh. Would definitely recommend the chicken milk bun. Chicken..."

Anna Bentley

"just thought we would pop in on way to movies and were very happyvery good pork belly buns and our chicken nibbles were delish..."

Stuart Harris

"Wow. Just wow. The quality of food, packed with that much flavour...for such a reasonable price- dare I say it cheap even!A tiny yet tasty..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Amazing food matched with a really good price. Highly recommended. Atmosphere is amazing and the staff are really nice :) On the plus side, there's..."

KH Dang

"Super busy on a Friday night but we did not mind a few beers at the bar while we waited for a table. As the menu was limited we ordered the lot and..."

David Boshier

"Great to have such a unique and funky local bar and restaurant in the Mt Albert/Owairaka area. The milk buns were super tasty. I wasn't so keen on..."

Paul Spain

"My friend recently suggested checking out this place when we were making plans for dinner. Mt Albert is not somewhere I go very often, but its not..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I’ve had some gua baos from other Auckland eateries that serve fusion food. The reality is that they stuff the open-styled Chinese buns with..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Asian inspired fusion eateries are spreading like wildfire these days. On trend, recently opened Chinoiserie showcases the Taiwanese-Chinese..."

Monica

"Depending on your intentions, a visit to Chinoiserie could go either way.The atmosphere is nice and so is the food. However, if you're planning..."

Audric Kam

"Went here last night. Good food but wonder how many times one could go back due to the limited menu. Maybe a few more options would be a good idea...."

Angela Trigg

"love this place. food great, nicely priced, pork and tofu burger to die for. decor lovely , everything considered. Great atmosphere. Fantastic for..."

Lou Green

"My new fave dinner spot. Delicious food, Asian fusion. Current obsession is the bao, satay tofu loaded fries and prawns. $7 bao on Wednesdays and 2x..."

Allena

"An absolute gem. Really loved everything we got. Food came out quickly and was well presented. Does close kinda early? We went on a Friday night..."

Hannah

"A big fan of the pork bao - I got chicken this time which was still good but had some food envy seeing the pork one. Nice fries but no more Wasabi..."

Emma Watt

"Chinoiserie is a true gastronomic gem in Auckland. With bao buns that are second to none, an extraordinary crispy cauliflower dish cooked to..."

Thomas S

"First visit to Chinoiserie and very impressed. South-east Asian street food styles. We ordered a selection of share plates all of which were very..."

DereknMaree Kahi

"Katie F was kind, thoughtful, and went above and beyond to make my ordering experience a joy. To top it off she noticed I went outside to my car..."

Luka Cosic

"Haven't been in Owairaka in ages but this is an absolute gem for this area! The prices were well within reach for casual eating and dining. The..."

Odyssey L

"Top spot. And dog friendly! Had a good dinner with my partner she loves the ribs to bits. Pilsner on tap and got the og noodles and eggplant and..."

Sterling Arnet

"Love the atmosphere here. Food is awesome. I recommend to try their fries with their sauce and the bao. On street..."

mjn205

"Very friendly and helpful staff! They were rushing but keeping it warm and friendly! Braised pork belly bao is to die for - crispy skin with tender..."

Nay X

"The best pork bao I've ever had - and it was only 10 bucks!!! Also the cauliflower was max delicious too. Oh and the staff are soooo bloody nice and..."

Steve M

"Very cool vibe, came in on a busy time around 8 on a Saturday night. Staff sat us down at the bar table and waited about 20min for a table. Very..."

Celia Chan

"Another night out looking for dinner. Wife had been here before. My first time. I had the pork belly bao. Wife had chicken bao. Also had fries..."

Fred O

"this restaurant located in Mont Albert, is a rather welcoming place offering very good bao as well as innovative cocktails. Prices are not very high...."

Aurelien Tors

"Neat restaurant in an area with no neat restaurants! Tasty noodles. My kids chowed on these like no tomorrow. Most dishes are deep fried so just be..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

"Stunning place. Stunning food. Fabulous prices. Fabulous portions. Our favourite place we've found this..."

NZ Jo

Seabreeze

Poached Eggs on Pide with Westmere Butchery Black Pudding Yumm

Smashed Beef & Cheese Burger

"Perfect place to get your morning coffee and something to eat. We loved the filter coffees, sour dough toast and yummy breakfast burito. Dog..."

Ray C

"Love this place. Whenever in Auckland we make an effort to come to this suburban Cafe. Great food, fast service and fresh Seabreeze. That's life...."

Raunaq Bhogal

"Stopped here for breakfast and left ecstatic, the service is wonderful all the staff is so lovely and helpful. I had a flat white coffee, my sister..."

Stephanie Hansen

"Very lovely spot, we just got coffee and they had almond milk so I was happy. It gets the morning sun on outside tables. Has a cabinet full of food..."

alejandra Rosela

"Good small cafe, fairly priced with good food. Coffee is excellent, just can be a little cold inside during the peak of winter. Overall pretty worth..."

Mike G

"Delightful cafe for brunch and shoot the breeze 😝 The staff are great and friendly! specifically the dishes are well presented and comes quite..."

Leslie Lai

"Great place go with a friends Lovely kind friendly staff..."

Heather Fairley

"The coffee was good and the green juice is just lovely, but the coconut hotcakes were insanely..."

Rachel Cooper

"Lovely little corner Cafe. Staff are efficient and polite, food is amazing, and the interior is tastefully..."

Tomas Wade

"Best cafe around. Superb cabinet food and the menu selection is really interesting and delicious not just your bulk standard fare. Best scones ever..."

Ivanna Thomson

"Best coffee in Auckland thus far. Lovely local in Westmere. This little corner of Auckland is blessed with many little ‘providors’ of high..."

shaye chirotarrab

"hi 😁 my flat white 2day was the nicest coffee ive had in a long time, thank uuuu, Beth..."

Beth H

"Been here thrice and pleased each time with the level of service, good coffee and nice, fresh, imaginative..."

Florence Noble

"Love the cabinet food and coffee. Needs more..."

Richard

"Best breakfast I’ve had, potato’s, bacon, mushrooms, tomato’s, sourdough bread poached eggs highly recommended if in..."

Hurricane

"If I lived in Westmere the Seabreeze would be my local. Coffee was good and the vibe was just right for a Saturday morning. Warm, welcoming and great..."

Adrian Evans

"Tried items from their cabinet: Rueben sandwich and side salad fresh and tasty. My mid-week lunch was casual, unhurried and we could chat. On..."

Erixtuff

Beau

Lamb Ribs with Sesame Sauce

""Wow! Apart from the delicious food that so yum, small plates and easy to share…the standout feature of this place is its fantastic staff. They are..."

Basil Basil

"One of the best meals I had in Auckland and my favorite evening while vacationing there. The friendliest staff ever. Food was excellent. The octopus..."

Muhammad Hussein

"Some beautiful small plates & a very fine selection of wine 🍷 The staff seem to be a proper crew who care about each other. It brings a really..."

Syd Eats

"The food, wine and atmosphere was amazing! I can’t pick a favourite dish as every one of them was phenomenal, fresh, well presented and cooked..."

S H

"We had lamb ribs, broccolini and the fish of the day, the food were absolutely beautiful! I would go back and try other dishes. It’s a dog friendly..."

Wen Jiang

"Amazing cheese platters and cocktails. The place looks very unassuming on first glance. However, the food is amazing - well deserving of the high..."

Lu Wang

"Lovely little spot with three intimate dining / drinking areas. The food was delicious and service pleasant. We had a set menu and sat upstairs as a..."

D. G.

"Managed to get the last table walk-in on a Friday evening. Great food. Recommend the oysters, lamb ribs, and the..."

Liza Leung

"So impressed with the Beau team. I couldn’t make it to a friends birthday dinner and the team kindly helped me to organise a special dessert to be..."

Eve Malcolm

"Great lil wine bar with amazing service and drinks! Their espresso martini is 👌🏻. Didn't have any wine but was given a sample of the orange..."

Anna Merritt

"Wow. Mind blown. A must see-eat-pray-love to return kind of place. 6 stars if I could. Please see photos...."

Colin Mathura-Jeffree

"Food was good. Service was a little slow, but pleasant enough.. We ordered the lamb ribs (excellent), prawn po'boys and the steak Diane (both ok)...."

Jonathan Tuohey

"Great selection of wines and funky yet tasty cocktails, tasty food and great to share. Great spot to grab a drink and bites at wine o clock, Such a..."

Nic ZENG

"Wow. The best food! Full of flavour with great textures and crunchy garnishes. From the starters to the desert Every dish we tried and shared ( I..."

James Hunt

"Everything from the food to atmosphere was great, but Josh was absolutely outstanding as a waiter. Highly recommend coming..."

Libby Harrison

"Great food, no matter what you try. Lovely and friendly service. Totally worth the 5 stars. Place is small but the food and atmosphere makes up for..."

Seth Sires

"Lovely small restaurant serving tasty small bites and beyond. Try the delicious fried chicken snack with their fries to change the direction of your..."

Johnny Vulkan

"We swung in early on a rainy Thursday for dinner. We enjoyed a delicious selection of local New Zealand Wines, yummy cheeses (the burrata was..."

Kristin Potchynok

The Candy Shop

88/100 (1856 ratings)

Mazesoba with Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Flat White

english breakfast

Spaghetti Chilli Bolognese

"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."

Michelle. N

"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."

S

"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."

Mark Furlong

"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."

Teresa

"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictine’s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."

Bhoopika

"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."

Jobu08

"𝑬𝒈𝒈𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒋𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒚:..."

FoodiesTable

"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."

Eatateeaten

"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."

Colton Randall

"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRÛLÉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme Brûlée it is actually so perfect 🤣 I really..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"Clam & Scampi 🍝Spaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, it’s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente 💯 one of the best pastas I’ve..."

Pandadrools

"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."

Amindha Fernando

"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didn’t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."

Jess

"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."

GNUEL

"一家在Newmarket的网红cafe.(至少我觉得是)环境简约自然，顾客非常享受在这里用餐，适合聊天装bi。菜单是Asian..."

Jeffrey Sham

"Wow! I’m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And I’ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."

Chan Can Eat

"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."

J Eats

"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."

Reema Singh

"I’ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."

May Hung

"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."

Ben Fong

"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."

Helcee

"Can’t stop, won’t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."

Emma S

"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."

Greg Potter

"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."

Tony Ma

"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."

Xjrszzclp

"I’ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."

Louise

"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."

Sharon Louie

"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."

Ben

"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."

Chelsey

"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."

Candice Stewart

"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."

Dianne

"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."

Kat Santos

"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."

Pooja Shenoy

"⁣Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗⁣Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑⁣Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."

Candy

"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."

Samantha Badilles

"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."

Sammy

"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."

GS

"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."

Aj Maglaqui

"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."

Anitha Narayan

"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."

Aucklandcityfood

"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."

Derek Cheung

"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."

Carmen

"☕️☕️☕️❤️ Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. It’s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."

Francesco Delogu

"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."

JunYong Lin

"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price. Green juice was a favourite. Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."

TLDR

"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."

Lucy

"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."

Quinn Mai

"Hands down the best coffee I’ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."

Siobhan

"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."

Ericwhan

"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didn’t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."

Lizzie

"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."

Sabrina Hea

"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."

Flora

"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."

Ida Tang

"I love the KFC plattes！ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."

Chloeliliny

"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."

Bonnie Hu

"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."

Josephine

"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."

Emily

"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."

Charis Yang

"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."

James

"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but she’s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. It’s a good restaurant which..."

Whittling Arts

"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."

Coffee Macarons

"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."

Evelyn Chen

"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."

Jess Grant

"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."

Silva Star

"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasn’t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."

Phil Morton

"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."

Tan Wang

"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."

Vivian C

"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."

Koyal Lal

"We’ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."

Tanya

"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."

Sunaina Goundar

"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."

Marggie Pascua

"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didn’t even wait that long to get our..."

Rem

"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."

Selena

"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."

Tarun Parmar

"Loving the healthful ‘Healing Power’ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."

Melissa Koh

"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."

Victoria Birch

"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."

Bronwyn Koh

"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."

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"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."

Carley Peng

"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."

Ari Kim

"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."

LGarden

"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."

Amy Peng

"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."

Manoj Patel

"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."

Tanz

"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."

Seunghoon Yoo

"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."

Johnny Jeoung

"I’ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didn’t get to try..."

Kylie

"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."

Jenny Da

"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."

Boz

"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."

Calvin

"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."

Neil Sharan

"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."

Camilla

"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friend，we ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."

EffieCcccc

"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."

Holly Swallow

"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."

W111

"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."

곰정안

"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."

Benedict Uy

"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldn’t write a good review..."

Auckland Foodie

"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."

Spat

"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasn’t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best I’ve had in ages, and the..."

Lyla

"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."

Cat

"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."

Haley Ernstzen

"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."

Jh

"Food ★★★★★Coffee ★★★★★Customer service ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Location ★★★★☆..."

Jeong-ho Lim

"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."

Veronica Te

"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous. I’m pretty sure I’ve used that word before to describe..."

Medium_Rare

"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."

Mei

"I’m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."

Bella Luv Food

"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."

Karen Huo

"New Market’s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyone’s new..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."

Sid

"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had weren’t so great. No ‘just ‘..."

Harry Kumar

"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is “kiwi as food..."

SpoonMe

"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."

Linh 💛

"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ‘salmon or bacon’, not too sweet hollandaise and..."

Lauren Faram

"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."

Kirsten

"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."

Diner8Here

"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."

Dom Park

"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."

Davis Cheung

"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."

Briggy

"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."

Thegreeats

"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."

Christine McDonald

"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great. Their coffees are full of flavor..."

Cristina Costache

"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in town❤️ the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."

hiulamchan

"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."

Michael Davidson

"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy. Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."

So won K

"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."

Eva

"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."

Tracy Huynh

"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."

Tritip K

"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must. Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."

Jason Goh

"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."

Shirley Hunter

"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."

Shannon Richardson

"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."

Marine Juwarry

"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."

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It's Java

Nasi Kuning With Beef Rendang

Nasi Kuning Ayam Goreng

Nasi Kuning with Fried Duck

IGA Penyet

Nasi Pedas

Nasi Goreng Beef Rendang

"We came to Java in a group of six people for our Christmas team lunch. The restaurant is nicely decorated with Indonesian/Java theme and we were..."

Desmond Chan

"A heartfelt thank you A & Z and the team at Java you’ve exceeded our expectations in catering for our companies event. I'm already hearing amazing..."

Ed G

"The BYO option was the selling point for me (corkage is $5.00 per bottle or six-pack) as well as the recommendation from my friend. It was a great..."

Rachel Spencer

"Went in for lunch and got the nasi royal, nasi campur with fried chicken and nasi kuninh with beef rendang. Was pleasantly surprised about how..."

Riley Lucas

"Lovely place! Very generous portions, great flavours and it was interesting to try different type of food I've never had before. No alcohol wasn't an..."

Natallia

"Why don’t I live here 🥲😩🥲 We were recommended to come here from a bartender in the area and it did NOT disappoint!! My husband and I..."

Omar Alvarez

"Very big portion and friendly tentative service! A hidden gem in CBD. The rice is bit hard, but beautifully seasoned and..."

Chloe Xu

"Everything fits to street food style of Jakarta. Even dishes are plastic!..."

HeeSang Shin

"I visited with some family friends from Indonesia and the food was all so good!! We ordered loads of food to share and try and it was all delicious,..."

Amy Richardson

"Mee goreng was flavour bomb! Taste is different from the usual Mee Goreng . Not a fan of the chicken nibble that came with it the Mee Goreng. Tofu..."

Froilan J.

"Really delicious. I got the duck penyet and rissoles as an appetizer and they were both so..."

Jenn Danis

"Wow! Very authentic Indonesian food. Best in New Zealand. Truly delicious!! Great value for money, we can't wait to come back. Multiple vegan..."

Madison McCardle

"Not bad but not great either. For the prices portions were fine. The mee goreng had a good char flavour to it but the kopi tubruk was too bitter even..."

Brian Hui

"The best spot in Auckland to taste authentic Indonesian dishes! They have everything from nasi campur Bali to bakso (meatball). We love the..."

Falencia Naoenz

"Very delicious Indonesia restaurant. Love the ayam and duck penyet. Will definitely go..."

Lisa Azizah

"What we ordered: Nasi Campur Bali $24 Mie Goreng iga $23 Es Soda Gembira $8 The food here is absolutely amazing. The Nasi Campur Bali had a bunch of..."

Luna Hale

"Loved it! Perfect place to dine if you wish to try authentic Indonesian food. The sambal nakal was too good..."

Vivienne DCosta

"Felt like I'm in the backstreet somewhere in Indonesia. All the deep fried dishes were crispy and tasty. They don't have parking so we took Uber..."

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Tokyo Club

Blue Water Dinner Box

Duck

Pork and Mushroom Dumplings

Tuna

Blue Water Box

Fish Soup

Tapas Bento Dinner Box

Salmon and Avocado Maki

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice Japanese place. I liked being able to sit at the bar and see the food being prepared in front of you.Ordered karaage chicken, and pork..."

Richard

"I came here for lunch a few Saturdays ago and was very happy with the Blue Water Bento. While I don’t normally spend $29 on lunch, it..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came in for a small platter and it was amazing! The chicken karage was crispy and juicy, a great dish for a beer! Would love to return to try a full..."

Asianfoodie

"I work in the city so during weekends we rarely visit the place as I want to have a change of scenery away from the busy CBD until one time we passed..."

Ang Sarap

"Can't ever ho wrong with a glass of asahi tap beer and karaage @tokyoclubnz 😊 Crispy succulent chicken sprinkled with lemon and dipped in mayo and..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Love Love Loved it here so much !!! The service is so good and even when i booked our table over the phone the lady that worked here was super kind..."

Yana Petrenko

"Ordered the Dinner Boxes, found that it was really really good, portion size was considerable with the price of it. Nice decor and really warm..."

Peter Chan

"Great lunch spot. Recommend the teriyaki salmon on rice and the tuna or salmon hand roll. The teriyaki sauce is 👌 and could just eat that alone..."

J Eats

"Ambience is lovely. Food was great, and large portions too! Definitely get the bento box, although I wouldn’t order the nigiri again just because I..."

Grace

"Dinner boxes are great value and offers a lot on the plate. Flavours are decent. Dumplings and takoyaki balls weren’t hot enough in the box, and..."

Bonnie Hu

"I am a huge fan of Tokyo Bay in Takapuna and so I needed to visit Tokyo Club as both restaurants have the same owner! Super lovely staff, beautiful..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Interesting place to look at, the interior design was really cute and made you feel like you were in Japan! The food was good, interesting and some..."

Foodie_1110

"We had a great time with my wife on a Friday night. Dishes are quite big. We had the tasting box and the salmon and avocado sushi. Both great! Enough..."

Boty

"We initially intended to go to their neighbouring shop (Chop Chop). However, it was overflowing with customers. Unwilling to wait forever, my family..."

Benz Chan

"I love it when restaurants use quality material to prepare their dishes and tokyo club is one that cares about what their customers eat. The beef and..."

Calvin

"Went to Tokyo Club for a business lunch last week. Kudos to the efficient and friendly team for their speedy service during a lunch hour..."

Jade Lim

"Good and clean, nice food :) friendly staff, good portion. Nothing else :) got x2 sushi, x2 lunchbox and sashimi :) yum :) - though a bit pricey..."

SeriousFoodie

"Great food, I ordered vegetarian sushi and it was awesome to see such a variety in the way they made the sushi it wasn’t just all the same and it..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Lovely little Japanese restaurant with great ambience and wonderful service!We tried the sashimi which was outstanding and the baked..."

Beccs

"Indoor seating area was small but comfortable and cosy. Food was excellent, my favourite being the grilled salmon, also enjoyed the sashimi and the..."

DC

"One of my weekly go-tos: who doesn’t love a great sashimi plate, cone rolls, miso eggplant and karaage chicken. I love that it is a no-frills..."

KH3

"Definitely a 5/5 for customer service. Don’t think steak 🥩 is the beast thing to order in this restaurant. Steak is overpowered by the sauce..."

Leo Dilshan

"Come here a few times for take always and also girls lunch during the day love the eggplant and dark sapporo such a gem great portions highly..."

Chloe-Mae

"Not a bad wee spot for lunch. Tasty food and pretty quick service for a busy lunchtime rush. I had salmon sushi cone, and teriyaki salmon don buri...."

Holly Swallow

"We grabbed lunch here on a weekday and the restaurant was fairly quiet. The portions are normal and decent for what you'd expect at a Japanese..."

Aimee.

"I got the Boss bento box and my sister got the Grill bento box ($26 each). Everything was really delicious apart from the salad which was a bit bland..."

Dxlche

"A few month ago, I went to the tokyo club with my friend.That was the best tuna tataki I've ever had! I love eating here. and service was..."

Ayumi Fujita

"Had a wonderful dining experience here today. The food was perfectly cooked and reasonably priced, and the service was friendly and efficient. Will..."

Rose Hay

"Really good place for hangout around Ponsonby, good food with reasonable price. And the service was great. Definitely recommended if you looking for..."

Mahendra.kof

"Came here for lunch mid week. The place was quiet and the staff were lovely and fast with food but the place it self inside is a little dark. Food..."

Lana

"Enjoyable lunch. Had a mix of small plates. A nice kiwi twist on Japanese cuisine. The Karagee chicken was good. Party had mixed reviews on the..."

Peter

"This place is my favourite Japanese eatery in Auckland - it has great service, excellent food and the best Japanese beer on tap. My kids also love..."

Robert

"Very welcoming and friendly staff, an easy and broad menu which offered a range of fresh and vibrant traditional Japanese food. Would recommend to..."

Rowan Cox

"They serve my favourite Chicken Teriyaki Don Buri. The chicken is always succulent, and the rice is the best! Service is always excellent, with an..."

David Moore

"The portions were small compared to the price but hey, I suppose we were in Ponsonby. The place is not very big so it can get cramped but the overall..."

Ana

"Came here for a spontaneous lunch. Must say it hit the spot! Meal size was perfect if your not staaarving! I have a favourite Japanese place called..."

Samantha Young

"The coveted Japanese joint in ponsonby central - Tokyo club. I would have to say I was underwhelmed, unfortunately. The service was incredibly..."

Monique Porteous

"Went there twice for dinner on my own. Ordered eye fillet yakiniku. The beef was marinated with sweet soy sauce. Delicious! I ordered ginger pork..."

Lillian Chao

"First time here on a nice Saturday evening, it was semi quiet so the service was quick We had the Sashimi Platter (25pc) and Crumbed panko..."

Food 24/7

"Really enjoyed the portion size and cuts of the sushi. The steak was delicious with the sauces complimenting the meat well. It's usually around quite..."

Jamez Hill III

"This place is our family go to for lunch. We have only ever got the DonBuri's, duck dumplings and Edamame beans and they allow the kids to grab a..."

Daniel Bell

"Popped in here for a quick lunch. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Good sized portions. We got a mixture of a few things to share and all..."

Angela Trigg

"We came here for lunch, the food was delicious. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. The food however was expensive and portions were..."

Tom O'Connor

"Food 4.0Value 3.5Service 4.0Atmosphere 3I ordered salmon donburi, the portion looks big but actually quite tiny, the sauce +..."

Kelly

"Really lovely, freshly made food. The fried tofu was divine. Cute wee haven in the middle of ponsonby central. The only other vegetarian option on..."

A

"In the middle of Ponsonby central it is bound to be a hot spot. The open kitchen and decor added to such a exciting dining experience. Loved the dark..."

Melissa May Tauch

"Mum and I came here for lunch, and we were seated in a corner. Its quite a small place, so theres not much room to seat tables. We shared a seafood..."

Gemma

"I love Japanese food so this place appealed to me when we went to Ponsonby Central for the firs time. This place is quite small but when we went it..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I've had lunch here a few times- I love the interior and the food is fresh and tasty!I really like their fried chicken- SO much flavour! I've..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Really enjoyed lunch here. We had the duck dumplings, karage chicken, crispy squid legs and salmon sushimi. All dishes were very good. Salmon was..."

Jo Y

"Tokyo club is by far my favourite sushi place it's comfortable and cosy and nice if you want to be left alone. The sushi portions are well worth the..."

Sheetal Naidu

"One thing common with all Japanese restaurants is their service and it was no different here too. Very friendly and welcoming. I felt like having few..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Came for lunch a little while ago. The bento boxes, although very filling and fresh, are a tad on the expensive side and not too different from other..."

Maia Churichkova

"Tokyo Club is alright. My highlightWould be the assorted sushimi, very delicious and fresh. The sushi was okay, not the best.The service is..."

Seamus M.

"Great if you're a celiac! They have wheat free soya sauce and make it a breeze to order and eat. Great service and yummy drinks - always a great..."

Ness Sharpe

"Favorite place to eat! Good service and food is always fresh and tastes amazing! The blue water bento box is so yummy and the miso is always good..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"I've had very good experiences of Tokyo Club Ponsonby. The service has always been outstanding and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I love..."

William Smalley

"Haven't been in a while but have been a few times. They used to have the BEST Okonomiyaki in town, but due to a lack of popularity they stopped..."

Jason

"First trial in Tokyo Club. It was a small restaurant with about 20 to 30 seaters. We ordered karaage (fried chicken), steamed rice and miso soup,..."

Cindy Ong

"A friend and I had a bite to eat here at Tokyo Club and had a great experience. We were shown to a table which had room for me to put my baby's pram..."

Sarina W

"Absolute favorite place to eat out currently; Food is great, Freshly made to order in front of the bar tables, lots to choose from ranging from share..."

Toni Wilson

"Recently went to this chic busy restaurant, like the idea of the bar seats and eatery bar in front of the chefs, very polite greeting and service..."

Tracee

"We ate here on a Thursday recently and I had the daily special which was Teriyaki Chicken. The service was friendly and fast, the food arrived..."

Wolfie W

"The great thing about Tokyo Club is that one can always get a table, even when every other place in P Central is maxed out.. Possibly prices are a..."

Frank

"When ordering, was not sure how the portions would turn out. To our surprise, the portions were very good for the cost. We ordered the salmon sushi,..."

Jemimah

"Best Sushi I have had - so fresh and tasty. The prawns were large and perfectly cooked and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was..."

Jane Walsh

"Tokyo Club had a great atmosphere, friendly staff and were incredibly helpful. The food was absolutely divine and I can't wait to go back...."

Heleen Gore

"I went to Tokyo Club with some friends for a casual bite, and the atmosphere was perfect. I loved the laneway style seating.The service..."

Jared Pinfold

"Had a lovely evening here with some friends. The food is simple and authentic. Steak cooked to perfection sashimi super fresh nice wine it was..."

Kristine Green

"Best Japanese restaurant in New Zealand. I am a regular. I love sushi and there's is super great. if you don't want something they will take it out!..."

Rosa

"I caught up with a friend here and enjoyed a couple of crisp clean asahi beers from the tap, some edamame beans, and some really nice karaage..."

Calvin Hale

"Thank you once again Tokyo Club for being great hosts and your food is always top notch. I specifically chose to come and have my 'last supper of..."

Kevin Clodumar

"We went out for lunch here two weeks ago. I always enjoy sitting on the counter watching the food being prepared. The sashimi was as fresh as..."

Gus

"Went with a group of friends the night of the polar blast and sat outside on one of the fire tables. By the end of the night I had my jacket and..."

Sharayah

"Had dinner here last night - a great little spot with very delicious food choices and Japanese-style ambiance. The wait staff were very attentive and..."

Kaye

"I took my friend for lunch to Tokyo Club on nice sunny day.Loved sitting outside table which is like a "IRORI" style.Selection of sake..."

Ammie Watt

"A friend and I had lunch at Tokyo Club recently and we had the okonomiyaki and a few other small dishes, all the food was delicious and the service..."

Nicky Davidson

"This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants. The food is izakaya style - consistently good and well presented. I especially liked the deep fried..."

John

"Just had an excellent evening at Tokyo Club.Beautifully presented and fresh sashimi, followed by an lamb teppan cooked to perfection and..."

Rodrigo Maia

"Lunch on a hot summers day was cold Sake along with sashimi in a very vibrant environment. Great choice of seating at either the bar, inside or..."

David Boshier

"This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff and amazing food - the okonomiyaki is incredible.The lunch menu is very well..."

Alice Kemp

"Great little find in the gem of the new Ponsonby Central! Great service, atmosphere and very authentic too. Casual style with great selection of..."

Dominic Henderson

"I've tried sake and food match, and it was awesome!! I've basically done the same as with wine, guided myself through the great list of sake and..."

Gustavo Tanikawa

"Having been to Tokyo and walked the back streets and alley ways of Shibuya, I loved the 'yokocho' styled dining Tokyo Club has to offer. The way the..."

Lisa Edgar

"Fantastic food, quick service, even at lunch time on a..."

Dean Shelley

"Go for the quality, not quantity. Yummy. Definitely will go..."

Angela Tu

"Awesome restaurant they have amazing food that tastes delicious. They also have home made ice-cream called yuzu and it is so yum definitely go there..."

Jordan Smith

"Tokyo Club Ponsonby is a real Japanese Izakaya. It has a cool vibe, located next to the Radio Ponsonby booth streaming live DJ's at work. It looks..."

Mark Smith

"The food was delicious and people were friendly. I wanted to try Bento Box but I do not eat beef or pork. As the menu had beef and pork included in..."

Arun Raja Nagarajan

"Lovely dinner experience cosy well lite area, attentive service but not intrusive. Gorgeous Bento box we had the grill and tapsa tasting..."

Etomia Wilson

"The food was amazing! We got the dumplings and teriyaki chicken. We sat outside by the fire and it kept us nice and warm! I definitely recommend..."

Julie K

"Lovely spot with some open seats at the kitchen side and a cosy space with more tables tucked away for more privacy. Friendly welcome and immediately..."

Sharon W

"Succulent sushi, gorgeous gyōza, fresh fantastic Japanese cuisine 🍱🍶 There seems to always be a queue and it's no wonder - the katsu crumb was..."

Syd Eats

"Definitely worth a visit! The bento boxes are a great way to try lots of things and are the perfect amount to fill you up! The kumara was a little..."

Annie White

"Great little hangout place with good food and service. I loved the bento box and..."

Neethu arun

"Cosy place to eat situated in a busy dining quarter. Great people watching. Delicious food and great drinks selection. Wonderful friendly service...."

Ngaire Lyall

"Ordered the ginger pork and teriyaki chicken with steamed rice and miso soup , was really really good. For its price it was well worth it. Staff were..."

Kitty Oliver

"We ended up coming here as the restaurant we wanted to go to was randomly closed. Honestly my expectations weren’t too high at first but I ended up..."

Kylie Huang

"Best Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Auckland that I have seen. Beautiful cosy little setup in the heart of Ponsonby Central. The dinner (available..."

Jack Bloggs

"Ponsonby central is one beautiful place so many small restaurants with absolutely phenomenal food. Tokyo club has taken me by surprise with its..."

Raphael Benoni

"We enjoyed Sunday Grill dinner box $33, nice outdoor sitting area with the fire 🔥 I recommend to visit this place Maria and Sophia..."

Maria Chueva

"The place is not very big but very delicious. We were a group of 10 or so, and had the boxes. The waiter got confused with our order and offered a..."

Rising Star

"The food was fresh and amazing! Staff was nice. I definitely would go here..."

Jim

"WOW... Many years ago proper restaurants used to have a Maitre'D (Maître d' is short for maître d'hôtel, which comes from French and literally..."

S. Alkan

"Food was delicious, was nice to be able to have a vegan bento box. Seats could be more..."

Dan

"Tried Japanese food first time ever and i loved it. One of the best dish was Takoyaki octopus balls while others were also delicious. I had Teriyaki..."

Vimal Prajapati

The Candy Shop

85/100 (2233 ratings)

Mazesoba with Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Flat White

Spaghetti Chilli Bolognese

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."

Michelle. N

"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."

S

"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."

Mark Furlong

"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."

Teresa

"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictine’s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."

Bhoopika

"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."

Jobu08

"𝑬𝒈𝒈𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒋𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒚:..."

FoodiesTable

"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."

Eatateeaten

"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."

Colton Randall

"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRÛLÉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme Brûlée it is actually so perfect 🤣 I really..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"Clam & Scampi 🍝Spaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, it’s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente 💯 one of the best pastas I’ve..."

Pandadrools

"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."

Amindha Fernando

"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didn’t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."

Jess

"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."

GNUEL

"一家在Newmarket的网红cafe.(至少我觉得是)环境简约自然，顾客非常享受在这里用餐，适合聊天装bi。菜单是Asian..."

Jeffrey Sham

"Wow! I’m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And I’ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."

Chan Can Eat

"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."

J Eats

"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."

Reema Singh

"I’ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."

May Hung

"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."

Ben Fong

"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."

Helcee

"Can’t stop, won’t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."

Emma S

"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."

Greg Potter

"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."

Tony Ma

"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."

Xjrszzclp

"I’ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."

Louise

"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."

Sharon Louie

"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."

Ben

"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."

Chelsey

"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."

Candice Stewart

"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."

Dianne

"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."

Kat Santos

"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."

Pooja Shenoy

"⁣Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗⁣Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑⁣Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."

Candy

"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."

Samantha Badilles

"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."

Sammy

"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."

Grace Su

"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."

Aj Maglaqui

"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."

Anitha Narayan

"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."

Aucklandcityfood

"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."

Derek Cheung

"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."

Carmen

"☕️☕️☕️❤️ Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. It’s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."

Francesco Delogu

"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."

JunYong Lin

"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price. Green juice was a favourite. Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."

TLDR

"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."

Lucy

"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."

Quinn Mai

"Hands down the best coffee I’ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."

Siobhan

"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."

Ericwhan

"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didn’t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."

Lizzie

"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."

Sabrina Hea

"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."

Flora

"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."

Ida Tang

"I love the KFC plattes！ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."

Chloeliliny

"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."

Bonnie Hu

"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."

Josephine

"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."

Emily

"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."

Charis Yang

"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."

James

"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but she’s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. It’s a good restaurant which..."

Whittling Arts

"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."

Coffee Macarons

"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."

Evelyn Chen

"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."

Jess Grant

"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."

Silva Star

"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasn’t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."

Phil Morton

"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."

Tan Wang

"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."

Vivian C

"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."

Koyal Lal

"We’ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."

Tanya

"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."

Sunaina Goundar

"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."

Marggie Pascua

"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didn’t even wait that long to get our..."

Rem

"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."

Selena

"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."

Tarun Parmar

"Loving the healthful ‘Healing Power’ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."

Melissa Koh

"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."

Victoria Birch

"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."

Bronwyn Koh

"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."

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"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."

Carley Peng

"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."

Ari Kim

"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."

LGarden

"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."

Amy Peng

"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."

Manoj Patel

"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."

Tanz

"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."

Seunghoon Yoo

"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."

Johnny Jeoung

"I’ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didn’t get to try..."

Kylie

"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."

Jenny Da

"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."

Boz

"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."

Calvin

"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."

Neil Sharan

"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."

Camilla

"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friend，we ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."

EffieCcccc

"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."

Holly Swallow

"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."

W111

"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."

곰정안

"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."

Benedict Uy

"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldn’t write a good review..."

Auckland Foodie

"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."

Spat

"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasn’t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best I’ve had in ages, and the..."

Lyla

"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."

Cat

"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."

Haley Ernstzen

"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."

Jh

"Food ★★★★★Coffee ★★★★★Customer service ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Location ★★★★☆..."

Jeong-ho Lim

"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."

Veronica Te

"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous. I’m pretty sure I’ve used that word before to describe..."

Medium_Rare

"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."

Mei

"I’m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."

Bella Luv Food

"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."

Karen Huo

"New Market’s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyone’s new..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."

Sid

"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had weren’t so great. No ‘just ‘..."

Harry Kumar

"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is “kiwi as food..."

SpoonMe

"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."

Linh 💛

"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ‘salmon or bacon’, not too sweet hollandaise and..."

Lauren Faram

"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."

Kirsten

"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."

Diner8Here

"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."

Dom Park

"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."

Davis Cheung

"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."

Briggy

"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."

Thegreeats

"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."

Christine McDonald

"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great. Their coffees are full of flavor..."

Cristina Costache

"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in town❤️ the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."

hiulamchan

"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."

Michael Davidson

"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy. Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."

So won K

"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."

Eva

"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."

Tracy Huynh

"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."

Tritip K

"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must. Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."

Jason Goh

"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."

Shirley Hunter

"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."

Shannon Richardson

"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."

Marine Juwarry

"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."

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Wu And You

85/100 (1823 ratings)

Pork and Shrimp Dumplings

Duck

Tuna

Fried Rice

Cheesecake on a Stick

Himalayan Salt Slab Cured Kingfish

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! I ate here last night and was blown away, the wagu beef was to die for and the service was phenomenal. Special mention to our amazing French..."

Dane Bonnici

"Visited this little gem on Wednesday after work and was blown away! That Krab taco is like no other!! And the desserts were to die for. I cant wait..."

Raksha Tailor

"Wow! Fantastic food (taco was especially amazing), amazing staff and really cool..."

Sune Farrimond

"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 3/5; Vibe = 5/5; Menu options = 4/5; Hubby rating = 3.5/5Wu & You was a great surprise! It’s a..."

Honest Foodie

"I can not rate this place high enough! I came here on Saturday for their bottomless brunch and absolutely loved it. The staff were all so friendly..."

Emma Judd

"I’ve been past this place so many time and I don’t know why I haven’t tried it until now! The soft shell crab taco and pork belly was freakn..."

JJ

"Wu & You has everything you could ever want - incredible service, incredible food and an incredible atmosphere. The pink lighting and candles..."

Rhi

"Absolutely in awe of the food at Wu and You especially the squid, ribs and soft shell crab taco. If you are in need pf Asian Fusion, you have to come..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"I liked this place! The ambience is really nice and unique with seating area being spacious and good. We ordered the pork belly, Krab taco and..."

Renie

"Had bottomless brunch! Everything was so fab, would definitely recommend..."

Shanel Prasad

"I had fried chicken, pork belly from big portion. Also added pork bao and roti. Was great. Staff was kind and..."

Alice In New Zealand

"A Mt Eden adventure led us here 🤩 Wu & You, what a great night with yummy food (including cocktails) and amazing service. Ordered the prawn & pork..."

HunsBuns

"Great food, very attentive and personable waitress who was so helpful. We had the 5 spice pork belly, the pork and Prawn dumplings and the wagyu..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Good sized burger but nothing that wowed me. Would give wait staff gold stars - they were friendly and onto it with service considering there’s 22..."

Nicole Choy

"We met up with friends at Wu and You in Mt Eden. Parking was a challenge and so we suggest that you give yourselves plenty of time to find a park. I..."

Jason Lear

"Got too hungry waiting for all the food to be served. We ordered the Wagyu Beef Betel Leaves, Wu Fried Chicken and Crispy Soft Shell Crab. All was..."

Candy

"Amaaaaaaazing food and lovely service. We ordered Duck curry, beef cheek, soft shell crab, fried chicken and pork belly. BEST PORK BELLY EVER. So..."

Florenz F

"Went for my bday dinner with familia and totally loved it . The quirky vibe and scrumptious Asian fusion food 🤤. Will definitely go back again..."

Kayden Elmsly

"Won over by this awesome Asian fusion joint.I love that they’re just not sticking to the normal dumplings, etc.... I can get awesome dumplings..."

Chan Can Eat

"loved it. really tasty fresh flavours!! the raw fish was off the chain!! loaded fries were the best fries ever. mmm the kimchi and beef hawker roll..."

Derek McDonald

"A unique joint in mt eden village- service was ok considering it was busy dinner time; Ordered pork belly and fried chicken they both were so yummy,..."

MCP

"We had a great time at Wu and You. The food was delicious and flavourful, but it was the cocktails that really won us over. The food took a while to..."

Harsh Shah

"We went for the bottomless brunch and it was the best!! Our waitress was Amika and her service was amazing! The food and cocktails were crazy good..."

Hannah

"Heard mixed things about this place but decided to give it a shot and I'm damn glad I did. There are a few fusion asian places in Auckland but Wu and..."

Amindha Fernando

"Very delicious restaurant located in Mt Eden! Absolutely love their fried chicken and other delicious menu items! I wish they were still on Zomato..."

Pip

"Great food, great ambiance and great service. We were a group of 9 who thoroughly enjoyed the evening including the pork belly, raw king fish, papaya..."

Hemant Wagh

"Came here on a Saturday and they filled up as soon as the clock ticked 5! For 2 people, we ordered a lot: from smaller guys we got: Salt..."

Oksana Zhang

"Yay for bottomless brunches! Fantastic service, great food, and free flow drinks. I got the beef rendang and while it wasn't authentic (it was more..."

Serena Low

"In one word, AMAZING! In two words, DAMN AMAZING!!! We’ve definitely order too much, from cocktails to entree (little guys as they called..."

Chad Shen

"Was here on a Wednesday night , lucky there's 3 tables left so we can have one of them.Lovely setting with soft lighting.Big selection on..."

CocoOnFire

"This was discovered on a friends recommendation. With the up growing of Asian fusion restaurants popping up, this is defiantly one to give ago! Head..."

Shaun Ross

"Came here for bottomless brunch and it was amazing. Bottomless drinks is nice but the food definitely stole the show. I got the Vietnamese noodle..."

Ana

"Love this place, funky atmosphere, lovely staff and incredible food. Asian fusion with lots of delicious options. A little pricey, but you pay for..."

Casey Falwasser

"First time at Wu and You and came for my birthday and I absolutely love this place. The ambiance is so nice and the staff are amazing too...."

Ying Phung

"We made last minute bookings and we were given the table at the front straight away. Staff were helpful and remembered our names. Food was delicious..."

Biran He

"We came here for a bottomless brunch with a group of friends and the service was amazing. the staff kept topping up our bubbly which is what you want..."

Samuel

"You’ll definitely need to book to get the good tables out back. Even in a weekday. Food is a little pricey for what you get, but the flavour and..."

Aleisha T

"Good food, sad to see that it’s no longer offering the 1+1 meal but good food and not sure about the drinks as the current offer is 2+2..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"Came for the brunch which was great. Staff were friendly and drink top ups were not a problem. Strict on the finish time, but did let us cruise in a..."

Kate Williamson

"Came here for a late lunch , food are very refreshing, I particularly like my tuna salad! Places is filled with pinkish decoration with good..."

May Hung

"Beautiful setting, food was good, on the more expensive end, has variety and would do to book a table out back. The staff was lovely. The bathroom is..."

Ellie Siu

"Amazing food and decoration. Nice Asian fusion place. Got to try them. If you like spicy food. The Vietnamese beef noodles is a must try. Burger was..."

Sammiii

"Our group sat in the rear “garden” area on a hot humid night feeling very much like we could have been somewhere in Asia. The vibe was casual,..."

Yoda

"Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Absolutely enjoyed the chilli eggs! Hot chocolate and latte was also very good. Loved the ambiance of the..."

Joyce

"Amazing food! Had a girls date, first time coming here love the atmosphere, feel relax and chill. The food is very good and portion size is just..."

Jo

"Came here for a birthday celebration, cocktails are great , highly recommend Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan . Staff is extremely friendly , food came out..."

Vincent

"Staff was polite and friendly and the ambience was awesome. The food was okay, it tasted a little fatty for me so finishing everything was a..."

L ?

"Really good service, our waitress memorised all our names and was very friendly and nice. Delicious food, were in a group of 4 which is good for the..."

Mary F

"I’ve been wondering what the hype is here for a while now and I see why!The staff are all lovely and the food is divine! I suggest going..."

Saasha

"Colleague recommended this place and i dont spend much time out in mount eden so i went for it. Pork and prawn Dumplings are on point 5/5 . Fried..."

Flippynz

"Nice fusion Asian euro dishes. The service was nice and we had delicious bacon eggs benedict with brioche, Kaarage chicken bao & Fish burger with..."

J Delicieux

"Got the tuna, fried chicken, sushi fries & eggplant. All dishes were good (especially the chicken & tuna) except the sushi fries was just deep fried..."

Jenny Kim

"Had a hassle free Zomato gold experience here. We went with two Gold members in the group and we were able to get 2 complementary dishes. Food was..."

Hasini Ratnasekera

"The wait staff were super friendly, there is lots of food and drink options and they taste great too. I had the Bruce Lee cocktail which is a twist..."

Jade Francis

"Awesome setting and yummy food. Place has a nice vibe and friendly staff. Best espresso martini I’ve had in AUCKLAND too!..."

Prashant Datt

"This asian fusion restaurant offers unique and special dishes. We ordered the roti, sushi fries, fried chicken wings, eggplant and seared tuna. The..."

Aimee.

"Love this place! Amazing food and ambiance and the best espresso martini i have had hands down! The gelato dessert really is as good as they say...."

Karen

"Wu & You is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! I've been there 3 times now and every time is amazing. The service is excellent, the..."

Kristie Barber

"Deep fried goodness. Soft shell crab taco was superbly crunchy. Karaage Chicken Baos were ok but we had to send half the food back to kitchen as the..."

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"Really enjoyed the food especially the sushi fries. Coffee was ok, not great but the food made up for it. Despite the hike from South Auckland, we..."

Mr Grouchy

"Had the fish burger which was delicious but $19.70 or something for a burger with just fish and some veges with no sides was way overpriced. Good..."

Stephanie Lee

"Food comes quick. Staffs was very friendly and nice. Such a great place for catch up. The area is nice. Love the setting of the place. Food is great...."

Connie Zhang

"Totally amazed by the service and foods they served last night. Staffs are friendly and helpful despite was a busy night. We love both dishes that we..."

Irene Calip

"Came here for brunch with my girlfriend and we loved it. Service was incredibly fast and the food was perfect. Great for a date or just a chill time..."

Marco Abuyan

"Love the fried chicken burger during lunch. Absolutely mouth-watering! Love the atmosphere too. Not much of asian fusion than you’d expect...."

J Eats

"Delish food, amazing service! Can’t wait to come back and check out their dinner menu and bottomless brunch. Great value for money and portion..."

Asha Hari

"Came here as we found it on Zomato gold. We had 3ppl with membership so we got 3 dishes for free! Super good deal. The food was nice and flavourful,..."

Smoothie Oeek

"Fantastic service, very friendly and attentive staff. I felt like I was taken somewhere in East Asia ☺️Everything was great except Wu Fried..."

Yulia

Cindy Luo

"Great value for good portions! (except for the fish) Loved the ambience of the place! I highly recommend their chicken! I’m just writing this to..."

Kathleen.jumamoy

"We came here mid week with friends. We had a reservation for 4 and we were seated and waiting for the other two. I was thinking that the table..."

Food And People

"Had a lovely lunch with my cousin here. Loaded fries were delicious. Wonderful presentation of the crab taco but it was quite greasy and difficult to..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Visited this place during lunch on a Saturday. Highly recommend to book or else it may be difficult finding a table, we were lucky enough to get the..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"The five spices pork belly and duck curry were both outstanding. The place has a really good vibe and ambience. The staff were extremely friendly and..."

Abhi R

"Staff were polite and friendly. Food came out in an incremented fashion but was tasty. Nice ambience and lots of parking nearby being located in the..."

Cairan Merissa

"Came in for dinner without booking and just had to wait at the bar for about 10 minutes for a table to become available. Grabbed the Rising Sun..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious food and great service! Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Wu and You. Staff were very friendly and gladly answered any questions we had...."

Foodie Lover

"Customer service, food, and restaurant decor is great. They also have a special Valentines Day special, which can be good for couples!..."

Adrianna

"Brought my parents there for dinner, and they love it~ The food is delicious~ We had the grilled eggplant, wagyu beef in betel leaves, beef hawker..."

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"It is not often that I give a 5/5 & I have a lot of favourite eateries. I do understand too that everyone’s expectations are different. I..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Loved the seating area at the back was nice and cosy. Stopped by for late lunch .Loved the chiky bao and the soft shell crab taco, just was not fan..."

PK

"100% would come back again for the service, cocktails and the soft shell crab taco. The other dishes we ordered were ordinary. The sushi fries were..."

TMJ L

"Their soft shell crab taco makes me visit Wu and Yu more than I care to mention. That and the fact that I haven’t had a bad dish yet. Staff are..."

Ash

"We had a very early dinner on the New Year Eve, trying to avoid crowdedness, but there were still a lot of customers flocking in after 6:30. There..."

STRADS

"Great staff, good food and nice ambiance. The staff was attentive and friendly. We tried the A’mezas grilled eggplant, Shiitake dumplings, Pork &..."

888bing888

"A nice relatively new restaurant.I would describe the food as fusion asian with dishes from a variety of asian countries. But overall it..."

Rob

"Yum!!!!! I have been wanting to go here for ages and I am so glad we finally did. We went for lunch and it was so good. The food was delicious and..."

Rex

"What an awesome restaurant... The menu is fantastic..... The chicken was amazing, and so was the pork belly bao..... each dish was incredible in it's..."

Campbell Spencer

"Absolutely loved the experience here! The menu has a different take to most asian fusion restaurants.I loved the idea of the soft shell crab..."

Louise

"We booked for a group of 8 and would thoroughly recommend - we sat out in the courtyard out the back which was super cute and hipster. Cool lighting,..."

Kellie Ngaire

"I booked online but mangled my booking, we were still able to get a table on a Tuesday night. I’m glad we came. It was my husband’s birthday and..."

Bubut

"Went for a bottomless brunch over the weekend.The service from the staff was amazing and the food was very good too! They had a very friendly..."

Nikhil Gupta

"Date night with hubby, visited Wu & Yu after reading excellent reviews.We arrived around 7:30pm on a Tuesday, seated immediately...."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Finally made it to my new local and it exceeded all expectations! The wagyu beef, broccolini and eggplant were delicious but the highlight was the..."

Lizzie

"Absolutely delish foods! Green papaya salad and pork belly are amazing. Grilled eggplant was yummy as well. Nice ambience and friendly and polite..."

Duchess_Arg

"Came here for dinner. Usually not a fan of Fusion types of restaurants but this one made me have faith in the concept. The service is great, the..."

Jamez Hill III

"Deeeeeelicious!Fantastic Asian fusion cuisine with very tasty cocktails. 3 of us ate a huge feast! Our server was very friendly and made us..."

Darren Big Belly

"I give this place a 4 because of its great service. Staff is super attentive.and it's an enjoyable experience. Food is not bad. The fried crab is..."

Breadzania

"Definitely the best restaurant at Mt Eden, sashimi and oyster were really fresh, Taco with rice super special but delicious, dumping and curry also..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The best restaurant on Mt Eden Road. Amazing starters and delicious oysters. Everything made fresh and to perfection.Pork..."

Tony Ma

"Fantastic Asian fusion. Highlight for me was the eggplant. Nice vibe in the rear courtyard. Happy I'm local to this place. Will definitely be back...."

Grant Sowerby

"Very recommend this place. This is my first time attend to this place to celebrate my friend birthday.The interior was classical style. The latte was..."

Cindy Chu

"We came here for lunch and missed the brunch menu so ordered off the dinner menu. The wagyu beef was delicious as were the pork and shrimp dumplings..."

Sian

"Chinese fusion eatery in Mt Eden, special decoration and outstanding plating give us the refreshing experience on dinning, the taste of the food is..."

Johnny Lee

"Came here for a late lunch just past 2pm. Server was nice and friendly and explained to us how the menu worked etc. We ordered the soft shell crab..."

Emma

"Had the most amazing service here tonight! My partner and I came for our anniversary and the staff were so nice!!! The best service I’ve had in a..."

Kendyll Hanley

"Cool spot in mt eden, very interesting menu, every item is almost like a tasteful bite, it’s a good place to go if you want to taste variety. The..."

Calvin

"Tried out Wu and You midweek a few weeks ago and we were impressed. They have created an amazing atmosphere, we were seated in the courtyard area..."

Becky D.

"First time we tried to dine here in April, it was so crowded that we couldn't even set foot inside the door. This time, we managed to get seats. They..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"Wu & You.. Wow. We are impressed! My friend and I dinned here for dinner on a Saturday night and really enjoyed our visit. We booked a few days..."

HJ

"Crab taco! Need I say more! Went there last night (may have had a few), ordered this random item off the menu and WOW!!..."

Mrs T

"Such a vibrant little eatery which stands out from the crowd. Amazing food and atmosphere and takes you away as soon as you set foot in the door...."

Matt Bishell

"Amazing staff, food, drinks, ambience with those amazing neon lights..so good, will definitely recommend you to try crab taco and Jackie Chan, you..."

Dexter Jackson

"Amazing food and so unique. If you are looking for great sharing dishes and to die for desserts then this is your place. Loved it... will definately..."

Sabrina Q O'Flaherty

"Didn’t even know that they’ve only opened for two months but wow! Food was everything, had the Schniitty chicken bao and seriously, the best Bao..."

Spencer's Reviews

"Wu and You, one of Mount Eden’s newest offerings is a worthwhile eat! The Hawker Roll hit the spot as well as the Nori Taco. Nice and varied..."

Matty Krelle

"Mt Eden has a new kid on the block, chinese-fusion ‘Wu & You’. It carries a lot of spunk with its vibrant wall art, neon lights and inventive..."

Husk Creative

"We had dinner here last night and really enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and prompt and the food was great. We shared some 'Little Guy'..."

Ngaio Matthews

"Wu and you is this place I keep coming back for more every couple of weeks, or more, because I just can’t get enough. Inside looks stunning,..."

Antonio.barto

"Had dinner here last night with 3 friends, was going to post this then but got a little wobbly - dam cocktails... :)I've been here a few..."

Christopher Prime

"Me and my partner went to wu&you with friends . The atmosphere is great , love the decorations and art in the restaurant. Food is very arty and..."

Faye Cheng

"Always love to dine out and the opportunity to try new local eateries. Wu & You did not disappoint. It was busy when we first arrived but that..."

Daniel Smith

"A few of us were lucky enough to be invited to the first day of wu and You opening in the Mt Eden Village as we alway support our village and eat..."

Heather.knowles7

"I went with my friends last night cause we heard so much about this eatery. We liked the way the staff explained about the menu. We didn’t need to..."

Gyarri20

"Beautiful environment! Food so delicious and on point. Service, friendly as but full on but attentive so really can’t complain with that! Totally..."

Mrs Little Flower

"Wow we loved it! Great decor, excellent service and fantastic food. We will definitely be back soon. Great new addition to mount Eden village!..."

Colin RM

"Amazing new asian fusion restaurant in Mount Eden Village. We went for lunch this week and loved what we had so far. Mr. Crab's Taco was indeed 100%..."

Kimberlei04

"My first experience in Wu & You was great. The place reminded me of a really hip & vibrant spot that I could let my hair down and have some fun. The..."

Denisemlockhart

"First time going to Wu & You and i was very impressed at how it looked and the vibes it gave off. When you sit down the waiters were very friendly..."

Jay Kim

"Wow this place is so cool! I wish I had taken photos inside but I was too busy taking in the atmosphere. When we walked in we were welcomed by a very..."

Gabby Wallace

"Amazing decor, great food. Staff very hospitable.Wagyu beef and paddle pop are fantastic! Salt slab is something else..."

Ciaran Faherty

"Amazing food and great ambience. This place was really busy on a Saturday night and we thought we would have a long wait before we were seated but..."

Rosemary Cook

"A newly opened asian fusion in Mt Eden that adopts a Chinese culture. The interior does look flashy and entertaining with a nicely decorated bar. It..."

Jason Zhang

"By 7pm this newish restaurant on the block was full on a Friday night. Great ambience for a local. An extra point for the staff. They were so lovely..."

Fairfoodie

"Wu and You was buzzing with expectant diners on the evening that we visited. We were a group of 5 and chose to share 6 dishes. The highlights were..."

Schalk

"Overall a good experience, friendly staff, prompt service and nice food.Food: Good wide selection of modern Asian cuisine, although the..."

Mark Burney

"This is my new fave! so much flavor great twist on dishes. sushi fries are fantastic! also had kingfish on salt slab...great! fried chicken is..."

Samitches

"Staff was great and the place looks the part; food was yay and nay, some plates definitely overpriced. The cocktail I had was a bit too sweet for my..."

Bubbles & Squeak

"Came for a date night, had the oysters,king fish, duck curry, tuna salad and the tuna pizza.all the food was amazing portions weren’t the biggest..."

Chloe-Mae

"Overpriced, walked out feeling a little ripped off. However, the decor was pretty awesome and the staff were super friendly. I hope this place..."

Zoe

"Every foodie and her aunt is trying to get a table at this place. Wu and You has been open for exactly 1 week and they are completely inundated with..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Brand new fusion eatery, when I saw the pictures, descriptions and menu I HAD to try this place ASAP!! The WHOLE vibe is almost exactly identical to..."

Bronwyn Koh

"On Tuesday night, I was invited to the opening of a new restaurant in Mt Eden Village, namely Wu & You. It was a fantastic night, thanks to the..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"We enjoyed the food .The staff were so friendly and checking on us frequently. The place was so comfy and warm esp during the winter they turned on..."

Nancy Swamy

"Great little place. A little bit of a tight squeeze as we were inside but close to the bar which was fab! Staff we’re friendly and quick service...."

Alicia Mawson

"Omg the food here was so good!! The tuna poke bowl had so much variety and flavour of foods that it was one of the best poke bowls i’ve ever had...."

Alyssia

"Such a lovely place, amazing service! Alice was amazing, took amazing care of us all. Made my best friends birthday that much more special, food came..."

Coco Janssen

"Love the place for bottomless, peach bomb is a creeper. Atmosphere best and so is Sam excuse the drunken..."

Pule Fakauka

"The service at the restaurant was exceptional, thanks to the attentive and friendly waitress Brooke. She not only took our orders promptly but also..."

Tyger Craggs

"We arrive just before they open, the person in charge was very accomodating and recommended great cocktails, food was great. Service as..."

S Lau

"Bottomless. Really enjoyed my first time here had a lovely waiter that didn’t hesitate to top our drinks up as soon as we had finished. My second..."

L D

"Had an amazing time! Cocktails were super yum, service was friendly and helpful and actually insightful! Went in with a large group and we all felt..."

Dayna Rutherfurd

"Bottomless Brunch a definite yes…Sam and the team are great…chill people awesome vibe…would definitely recommend..."

Komal Reddy

Nahm

Thai Boat Noodle Soup

Fried Rice with Crispy Pork

Green Curry

Pork on Rice

spring rolls

Som Tum Papaya Salad with Sticky Rice

"This place has a lovely street vibe. Highly recommend for casual dinner or..."

Anika Vats

"The food here is quite tasty. Good variety and vegetarian options. Service can be a bit slow and portions are small for price. It also smelled like..."

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"We went for a team lunch, the food took a while to get done but it was super yum. Definitely will be back.I had a cashew nut with pork, and rice..."

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"I really liked the atmosphere and vibe from the restaurant. I also liked how nahm was able to fit the 8 of us. The food was pretty good and the..."

Xin Xuan Lee

"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceSuperb Thai Restaurant in CBD.Their food was just amazing..."

곰정안

"Chilli basil tastes like my previous thai roommates home cooking. So it must be authentic! Friendly staff. Hidden..."

Xilu Wang

"Loved the food and service here. Staff are really sweet and food arrived fast to our table. Great interior and this is a hidden Thai gem in the..."

FoodieOodie95

"The food is authentic and absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back. The meals come out at different times, but it's worth it. Customer service..."

Tamzin Dunn

"A lovely Thai restaurant tucked away on Elliot street. I’ve come here a few times and always order the creamy tom yum soup. I just love the broth..."

Sabrina Hea

"Nahm offers some nice vegetarian options for lunch and dinner. The Tom Yum soup was flavourful and had a good level of spice. Portions sizes were..."

MingYi Lee

"I really like this place, the staff are nice and the food is excellent. I had the spicy fried rice and i was amazing. I remember having the chilli..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Cost, warm and friendly thai fusion spot. Came here before a show at basement theater on a cold Thursday. Service was great and the food was..."

Amindha Fernando

"The restaurant was warm and cozy - really good vibe. My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered. The summer roll duck entree was especially..."

Nicole L

"Went here for dinner today and the place is really pretty and really spacious. Tried chicken Pad Thai and it was really delicious. My friend’s..."

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"Delicious! Never heard of this place before but my vegetarian friend suggested it. It's a bit dark, but beautifully decorated inside. I got the Tom..."

Serena Low

"Great visit to Nahm. We arrived early and there were plenty of seats, but it filled up fast.Good service, both friendly & efficient.We..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I visited Nahm on a windy Wednesday afternoon (around 2pm) when it was pretty empty. The food came out quickly and I absolutely loved the green..."

Raymond Tiong

"Intimate setting below street level, with school desk like furnishings. Enough about the setting. The Food is the best Thai food I’ve had, it’s..."

Tommy Ng

"Went last night, food was overall great, the ambiance was lovely as well. The drinks however was not worth the pricing as it was really not suitable..."

Peter Chan

"Have been here twice, it’s a bit late to write the review, but alright. Really good range of thai foods. I like basically all I’ve ordered so I..."

Vincent Fang

"Been wanting to try this place for awhile! I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, really cosy feel and relaxed vibe. Service was fast. We..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"This place has got the best tasting Thai food in Auckland.Price and food portions are reasonable and definitely tasted authentic, staff is..."

J C

"My friends and I came here for dinner and had a great time. We ordered two entrees with naan bread and spring roll sliders. Unfortunately there was..."

Vanessa Gao

"Food: 3/5I got the Chilli Jam Fried Rice Crispy Pork. Lovely big portion. Needed more crispy pork. Service: 5/5Very friendly..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"Nahm is situated down a flight of stairs in a cool, dim lit placem i feel like it is the perfect setting for a date!Anyway, I got the chicken..."

Emily

"This restaurant is at lower ground of elliot street. Had char kuey teow and pad thai, pad thai is quite good and thai milk tea too! The thai milk tea..."

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"Rating 3.5. First off, love the fit out with the little fairy lights hanging from the ceiling. Excellent mood lighting, perfect dinner setting. They..."

Shannon

"Have ordered on Uber a few times previously - amazing food. Came for dinner tonight, gorgeous atmosphere, very friendly service and again incredible..."

Tracy Simon

"Really good Thai food with a twist. We had crispy chicken with cashew nuts and green curry. Brilliant food and full of flavours. This place is now..."

Devam Srivastav

"Nahm certainly IS "Thai With a Twist", as their slogan says, so if you're looking for an authentic Thai taste, this isn't the place for you. But if..."

Alexis D.

"The thing that attracted me the most was the decor. It was beautiful and worth to put up on anyone’s Insta feed. The atmosphere felt quite..."

That_Girl

"Me and my friend wanted to have lunch at a Thai place but I knew there wasn't much Thai food places in the Central area so I searched up Thai places..."

Maria

"I went with my japanese friend food were so good, delicious and reasonable price and the restaurant is so beautiful. The staff are friendly and..."

Prapaporn Jensathit

"What a lovely discovery this place was, my fiancee and I were intending on going to to Elliot stables and stumbled on Namh. Great atmosphere, not too..."

Caitlin Borcher

"Very nice ambience in an underground sort of way. The food is decent, not completely authentic, but good. The prices are surprisingly good too...."

Jay

"Very nice restaurant. One of the Best Thai food I have tried in Auckland. Ambience is calm and beautiful. Loved the yellow lights. Reasonable in..."

Sparsh Angre

"I went away for two weeks and just got home tonight. My friend was feeding my cat, but ran out of wet food yesterday. I ordered my dinner from nahm..."

Lee

"I’ve passed by this hidden Thai spot many times but didn’t know they’ve been open for about 6 months now. So I ordered the slow..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"Nice decor, clean restaurant, friendly and helpful staff and lovely food! They have a lot of space for bigger groups and high chair for babies too...."

Nathalie

"We visited Nahm last night and were blown away with our experience. The staff are super friendly, the ambiance is calming, the decor is simple but..."

Tiana Meintjes

"A hidden gem so close to the overcrowded Elliot Stables. A very romantic setting and delicious food with a number of gluten-free options. Will..."

Talking_points

"Absolutely delicious. Some of the best Thai in Auckland and such great service! We have eaten in and had takeaway and both were a great experience!..."

Drew Knowles

"It is next to Elliot stable, nice environment, quiet and musical, the staff has great service , food is fusion, dishs look delicious, an hidden..."

Harold Xue

"I didnt have high expectations when i went in for a quick lunch but i will def be back. Service was exceptionally good. Attentive, Helpful, Quick...."

G1k

"Went here for dinner last night with my partner and we loved it! The ambiance was great, and it felt very homey and welcoming. On top of that the..."

Erothman2

"The food is incredible! I’ve been to many Thai/south East Asian restaurants around the world, and this among my favourites. Not just offering the..."

Bradleyaitken92

"I went there for lunch with my friends and we all loved it! The food was good and delicious, the place was clean and cozy! Great service and variety..."

Masarus Masarus Masarus Masarus

"Great Pad ThaiHigh quality foodsFriendly and professional staffRelaxing musicWonderful environmentGood priceSuperb..."

Sherry

"Too many different flavours in the slow cooked beef soup. It was difficult to taste the crab in the crab fried rice. The Thai Milk Tea was..."

Mario

"Good vibe as always. The food was nice. Heaps of items to choose. We love the big table to fit our team members. The speed was amazing. The Tom Yum..."

A K

"Took longer to decide from their impressive menu than for the food to come out.... very quick service. Cocktails were elborate and very tasty. ..."

Jase Aff

"I went to catch up with my friend here. Nahm is always good with food and atmosphere. But the day I went there was a live song playing. I like it..."

Sita Karawakul

"The food is good but it’s not the best. The environment is noisy. It is quite a big place to dine in. The staff are quite busy and unfriendly..."

Nang Thet

"Lovely place. Quick service and food great at the price. A bit noisy but likely because they were full of people enjoying themselves. Will go there..."

Andre de Wet

"Nice and cosy authentic Thai restaurant that is easily missed. Was seeking for a good thai meal and this was suggested to me by a Thai national in..."

SChan

"Great food and very cool location with a great vibe! Service staff could be better, the woman taking our order was very nice but the guy serving our..."

Sarah Bjørndal

"I have tried just one dish from Nahm and that’s Thai Fried Rice. I’ve had the same thing twice. Once as a dine in, it was amazing but the next..."

Niketa

"Such an easy spot to drop by after evening events near Elliott Street, don’t go before events because wait times can be long. The staff make the..."

Frasier Cho

Renkon

84/100 (1405 ratings)

Katsu Chicken Curry with Rice

Teriyaki Chicken with Rice

Salmon Teriyaki Don

Renkon Chips

Katsu Chicken with Rice

Karaage Chicken Donburi

Spicy Chicken Karaage

Source Katsu Don

Katsu Salmon

Teriyaki Tofu Donburi

Chilly Tofu Don

Noodle

Egg Katsu Don with Cheese

"Renkon = good food at reasonable prices.We tried this place out for the first time last week and we were satisfied. Prices were defiitely..."

Dee L

"Enjoyed the food at renkon, they're decent portions for the price point. Can't go wrong with the donburi bowls, you can even switch the rice for..."

Sophie Wang

"loves go there to have a nice lunch the food tastes authenticate and yummy，never disappointed also my new friends enjoyed too. Katsu Don curry and..."

Jenny Kan

"One of my favourite places to go for lunch with colleagues when I was working in the area not so long ago. All the meals are not over-priced for good..."

Desmond Chan

"Renkon is my partner’s favourite childhood Japanese shop for a quick and affordable meal. He loves both teppanyaki and kareage chicken. It comes..."

Bear Noms

"Had a family dinner at this place and the food was great! We ordered 5 donburi meals for 13.2 each. Would come back here. Customer service was..."

Strwbbyyy

"Love Renkon, simple, quick and affordable donburi. Only $13 per bowl and sides $6. We like ordering their curry chicken katsu, chilli miso beef,..."

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"Great food at a great price, came out quickly and staff were lovely. The space is quaint, and not too loud which is nice. Will definitely be back!..."

Nika Marett

"I went back for the first time in ages. The vibe is the same, the staff are very friendly, I ordered a katsu curry on rice which was a lovely..."

Gus

"Very delicious and affordable donburis with large helpings of yummy vegetables. Love the Teriyaki Salmon Donburi and Renkon Chips. Great place for..."

LLL

"Can’t get better than this in terms of value for money, taste, speed and convenience. Same excellent Japanese food for a quarter of the..."

Hemant Wagh

"Delicious Japanese Food. Ordered a tempura udon. Udon noodles were at the right thickness and tempura was crispy. Environment was nice and service..."

Rosanne Choy

"Food, ambience, staff and price was just the best. Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Price was surprisingly low but that did not effect the..."

I'm Hungry

"I always come here when I feel like ordering a takeaway donburi because they never fail in taking my orders over the phone and they are very prompt...."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"A nice little place for a Japanese meal. I really wasn't up to the challenge last time hence I ordered Vegetarian Spring Rolls this time around. I..."

Adarsh Chaturvedee

"Wow! This little gem is a must visit in Parnell. Tucked away underneath the street, the ambience is warm and cozy. Staff are very polite and helpful...."

Rohit

"Very good food, great value for money, great customer service, friendly staff and decent setup underground. Exceeded my expectations but tried only 3..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"very neat business lunch, one of my first place would go. they have free hot tea and cold water. not easy to be found ( underground). average price..."

Aston Patterson

"Go to Renkon fortnightly for my Japanese food craving! Good choice of food, friendly staff and fresh ingredients. One of my favourite! My partner..."

Yenzi

"Absolute go to for dinner! Cheap but so amazingly tasty!! I get the karage chicken but change is hit Veges to stir fried ones ;) Definitely..."

Scarlett Pulham

"Came here awhile ago and ordered the karaage chicken don for takeaway. The location itself is nice and cozy although a bit dark. The chicken was..."

Emma

"My favourite go-to place. Amazing fresh Japanese donburis at a good price. Fast and friendly service. Kaarage chicken on noodle is the..."

Addy

"Really reasonable price for what you get and the location. The staff are always friendly and attentive and super polite. The actual food is fresh and..."

Aimee.

"Love the chicken teriyaki and spicy karaage yummy ... nice place to hangout it is a quick sevice and staff also friendly. The best foods if you like..."

Arief.sutan

"We came across Renkon after vigil mass just opposite. Yon is craving for a bowl of warm food, then decided to give Renkon a go. We glad we did, cheap..."

Jessica Halim

"Ordered the miso katsu chicken donburi and it was delicious. It was a self service restaurant. We had to go to the counter, order the food and pay..."

That_Girl

"I like Renkon's Donbri they are tasty and reasonable prices. Sauce Chicken Katsu Donbri is my favourite that I always have. Love the..."

Chico

"Oh man, this place is our go-to when we are craving donburi! We have tried other Renkons in Auckland but the food and atmosphere here is definitely..."

Kate Key

"Came here with a friend for lunch during the work week in Parnell. It wasn’t super busy when we got there, but there was definitely a decent crowd..."

Raymond Tiong

"I used to work a few doors away from this renkon, and had lots of dates with my then boyfriend here. We're now happily married lol.My..."

Charmaine

"Filling, simple japanese donburi done right. Our favourite is still the karaage chicken donburi, generous pieces of chicken on top of rice and salad..."

Blackpearl

"One of my favourite places of all time. Excellent food and yet it's quite affordable too. I have been here countless times and have never been..."

Leonardo Law

"Brilliant restaurant. Excellent value for money. Nothing too fancy, but clean, professional, very fresh ingredients, and bursting with flavor. We ate..."

Joel Nickels

"Haven't been to this establishment for a few years now. When we went to dinner last night, it looked like the dining area was a bit smaller than I..."

Patrick Tong

"Portion is huge. The vegetable they gave is a lot. We had teriyaki salmon don and yakiniku pork don. Both delicious! One of the cheap eat in town...."

Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)

"Just like my review on Renkon Takapuna, we love eating at this place. Our favourite is chicken sauce katsu donburi. Yummy! Perfect balance between..."

Andrean

"Tucked away in this busy Parnell centre there is this little cozy Japanese restaurant. The interior felt quite small&intimate. We ordered udon..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"All these years Renkon has always been the place where l would want to go and grab some Japanese comfort food. It's not hour fancy sashimi restaurant..."

Cupy Dee

"Cheap, fast Japanese food which is quite tasty. I don’t come here a lot but when I do, I go for the chicken katsu sauce which is good! The bowls..."

Charlene Weaver

"Very lovely place, me and my friends often come for meet up lunches and we are never disappointed. Very fair pricing and great quality fast cooked..."

Dyana Metson

"Probably the best Renkon in the city :-) Also one where you can get salmon on the menu (unlike Durham Lane - seriously?). My favourite two dishes..."

Frank

"It is always a good choice for a quick and easy dinner. Friendly staffs and fast services (they also accept phone order). I have Kaarage chicken most..."

Clara Lawrence

"Got a teriyaki chicken on noodles with soup for takeaway. Arrived there a little early and saw that it was leaking already when they were packing it...."

Jiin Lee

"Don't bypass this one, go down the stairwell into a little den of great Japanese food. Fresh, quick and cheap with large servings - ticks all the..."

Fiona M

"■ Incredibly fast■ Tasty food■ Cheap eats■ Service is ok■ Maintenance can be improvedCame here to grab a..."

FoodieOodie95

"Quick, wholesome and surprisingly tasty. My egg-katsu with chicken was substantial and kept my tummy happy.Showstopper: Excellent..."

Medium_Rare

"Had kaarage chicken. Would prefer less salad on my donburi but it's good. But still prefer The Don from the city on high street. But Renkon food is..."

Michelle Chua

"Fantastic value for money! Great sized portions and the food came super quick, which was ideal because we came here for a meal before a show. Food..."

Abbey Lissaman

"One of our favourite cheap eats in Parnell. Full of flavour and h alt by too. Their vegetables are crispy and their meat tender. Yakaniku beef is a..."

B D H

"I love this place. The service is fast and the food so great. I got the sauce katsu chicken donburi which was $12 and I couldn't finish it because it..."

India Shores

"As I'm not a fan of veggies, eating donburi will always be a little bit troublesome for me. However I tried the egg chicken katsu that i expected to..."

Michelle

"nice place to have quick lunch, the favorite dish is teriyaki salmon udon. tofu is nice to eat too. U can also try yakitori, my hubby loves..."

Flora

"Consistent concise pure essential Japanese cuisine of the highest order! Very yummy food and a nice balance of everything here! Could do with a bit..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"So good and cheap!! The best quick Japanese you can get! The Edamame is so delicious. The green tea is also free, what more can you ask for...."

Sarah Parke

"Got a take away teriyaki chicken on udon from here recently after coming home too late to cook. Service was nice and quick, price was reasonable and..."

Helena Chen

"Dined in and ordered the Miso Katsu Salmon and Renkon Chips to share. The Miso Katsu Salmon was delicious, perfectly crunchy on the outside and the..."

Victoria

"Came here for takeaways one night. I ordered the teriyaki salmon donburi with a side of miso soup. The wait time was very fast..."

Aniva Huang

"Hungry mouths after work so we were all keen to grab something outside instead of cooking the planned beef burgers. Went local and something quick so..."

BeeQueUU

"Amazing fresh food. I always get the teriyaki tofu on udon noodles. Also love the tofu salad (has lots of fresh cabbage) and the vegetarian spring..."

A

"If given a choice, go for their donburi (rice) rather than their udon (noodles). My usual is their egg katsu don, but I thought of going for udon..."

Jade Lim

"I briefly dated a man who was a decent cook. He took me here claiming it was pretty good for Jap. It was pretty good. He was right. We both..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"The food here amazing! Once you have ordered the food comes out to you really quickly and nice and hot. It's a cute little restaurant downstairs with..."

Monique Ohlson

"One of my fav lunch spots! All the meals are $12 and there's so much variety. My favs are teriyaki salmon and miso katsu. Friendly and efficient..."

Leanne Kumar

"Had some quick snacks here a couple of weeks ago. Friendly service, food came out extremely quick. Nice simple menu, decent pricing. Great..."

Where.iate

"Delicious donburi rice bowl with a generous helping of crispy chicken katsu, cabbage, carrot, tasty sauce and Japanese mayo only $12...."

Suburban Spoon

"I'm not surprised that Renkon is very popular. Quick, tasty and value for money, this is definitely the place to go if you're looking for a good..."

Priscilla Chew

"After reading all the good reviews, I decided to pay a visit to Renkon. Just like what others said this is a warm little place that provides high..."

Jim Wang

"Such a good place to go for a cheap delicious meal. Food court prices with restaurant presentation. Wine and beer in the fridge to go with your meal..."

Deena

"Great affordable, dependable and yummy place to go for a quick lunch or dinner. One of my favourite easy places to eat in the central city area. It's..."

Rachael Mooney

"Great fast food Japanese on a budget. Very filling and good value for money. Tables are limited so it may pay to go early if you want to secure a..."

Paula

"Superb little lunch spot - go here a couple of times a week - it's quick, healthy, simple and great value for money.Personal favourite is..."

Phill Dagger

"I would definitely go back to Renkon (Parnell).The place was busy on a Monday night. Together with my friend we ordered 2 donburis and 2..."

Theresa Chan

"chicken sauce katsu and chicken karagee are LEGENDARY.. always good quick service. great cheap feed..."

Rick Morgan

"Great food, great prices. Fast service and very friendly. Free Japanese tea, and free tap water but they also have soft drink/juice/alcohol for sale...."

Lauren

"Renkon is delicious, cheap and the waitress was very friendly! Would go back again and try the other menu items. The salmon teriyaki was..."

Amy A

"Renkon is amazing I had chicken sauce katsu and it was CHOICE!!!!! the best meal I have EVER had.It didn't cost much and was quick..."

Georgie

"Renkon is one of those restaurants that you can rely on to be consistent. Mains are $11 and starters and desserts $4. Even though portions could be a..."

JC Xu

"Always excellent food at renkon, thoroughly recommend this place for great prices and fantastic filling..."

Bonnie

"We went last night it was my 3rd or 4th time, the food is always GREAT! the portion is good, could be a little bigger, but still filling for $11,..."

Felicity Williams

"Would really recommend this place, we always have chicken terriyaki take-away (for almost a year now). The quality is superb, tastes great, nicely..."

Tatiana

"Real, fresh Japanese food, cooked by enthusiastic Japanese chefs. Renkon offers half-sized meals as well as full-sized meals, and the gyoza is very..."

Sonia Yoshioka-Carroll

"Been to two branches in Auckland, still satisfying. The menu is appetizing, very tasty, full of goodness, affordable and each dish is in decent size...."

Sunsetkiss27

"Heard great things about Renkon through friends and finally gave it go last night. Absolutely delightful! The staff are nice and the food comes out..."

Lucy Lim

"Renkon is quick, easy, straightforward and very tasty. You know what you're gonna get when you go there, which is delicious Japanese takeaway..."

YellowBlankets

"Delicious, cheap and filling, there's a reason why Renkon is so popular. There's a good balance of rice, vegetables and meat for a wholesome meal,..."

Heartshrooms

"My japanese isn't that good. So if you ask me what "Renkon" means, I would answer - scrumptious japanese cuisine at a price that keeps you coming..."

Danny

"good food, fast and cheap, always smile service, recommend to others about this..."

Jasmine

"I don't know anyone who doesn't like Renkon. Cheap Japanese food, not much variety, but always enjoyable and we always leave satisfied, but not..."

Pete Olds

"So many options for both meat eaters and vegetarians! We ordered the misodare tofu and potato croquette curry and enjoyed both dishes. Wonderful..."

Vickyrooo

"I love coming here, the food is always fresh and filling and it's great value for your money. My favourite is salmon misodare with extra vegetables...."

Angelica Jones

"Came here for a nice dinner. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. Staff were quick and helpful and the food was..."

Michael Davidson

"The food and customer service was so good, a to go lunch place. Just a little bit pricy for a..."

Mike Liu

"Fantastic Japanese cafe meals. Tasty, authentic and cheap and cheerful. Awesome lunch spot in Parnell. Pictures is the miso chicken. Highly..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Food, ambience, staff and price was just the best. Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Price was surprisingly low but that did not effect the..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Have been eating here for several years (dine in and take out) and consistently lovely, fresh and flavourful meals at a reasonable price. And a..."

Katie Clearwater

"I phone ordered - very nice friendly person took my order - good start, it matters. I had a misodare tofu rice donburi, miso soup and potato katsu..."

Hikurangi Blaylock

"The recent shift from Renkon to being KG Japanese has brought a slightly modified menu. Overall the experience was slightly worse the before. There..."

Fraser Killip

"Very satisfied with our meals (karaage chicken on udon $16 and katsu pork curry..."

Joie Lou

"Affordable price, good quality, real Japanese food. Quite noisy when group of people are there since its..."

Tzank Siri

"Donburi mains were good value and tasty. The sides are not as good as the mains at this place. Gyoza was a bit under fried. Karage chicken not..."

Lily Du

"Excellent simple Japanese food at an excellent price 👌.It is under new owners but food is just as good as..."

Mike Foster

"Delicious, affordable meals that will fill you up! Best value in the area. Vegetarian..."

Chris Tarpey

"I visit this place religiously. Their Katsu curry is likely one of the best you’ll find in Auckland. Consistently good, the golden curry is thick,..."

Max George

"Everything you could want. Affordable amazing food with great surface! Highly..."

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Hello Friends + Allies

84/100 (2109 ratings)

Eggs Benedict w Bacon

Cakes

Tuna Noodle Bowl

Eggs Benedict w Mushrooms

Eggs Benedict with Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such friendly staff, fresh food suitable for different requirements and cute environment! Would definitely come..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Staff very friendly and attentive. Who knew hot cakes could look so appealing! Place is very bright and airy, lots of greenery which I love! Food is..."

Victoria Notoa

"Went here with someone else around 11:00 and it was very busy! Place is clearly very popular and so I wasn't surprised when it look maybe 10 minutes..."

Max Lee

"Really amazing food, Service is fast and friendly. I was take visitors here as I know the food will always impress! Recommend to everyone! Coffee is..."

Reema Singh

"Absolutely YUMMMM food. The staff were really friendly and helpful. They did ask us to move tables halfway through eating our meal which was a bit..."

Hayley Levien

"Brunched in this bright and bubbly cafe located in the Greenlane suburb.The cafe is spacious with 3 seating compartments. However I..."

Lucy

"I had two long blacks and the coffee was excellent!!!! It was very busy but we didn’t have to wait for a table, this was a Saturday afternoon...."

Emma Sharma

". 📍 Hello Friends and Allies☕ Cappucino + Latte🍴 Orange..."

DearMate

"A cute cafe in epsom, the interior is really cool and green , lots of spaces inside! Their mermaid yoghurt bowl is really huge and def scrumptious!..."

MCP

"Ended up here unexpectedly but overall a solid 4.5/5. Iced latte was great, cake was great, good atmosphere. A little red stain on my glass cup..."

Lyla

":) Tried the most popular dishes in this cafe. The tasted was good, but not many surprises . Service was friendly and the whole environment was..."

Tian Sweetly

"I love the colors in this..."

Ami

"Got Mermaid Yoghurt Bowl and didn’t expect it to be this big 😮 loved the raspberry yoghurt and the granola! Omelette Okonomiyaki is..."

The Poor Foodie

"Had the mermaid bowl here was quite large but absolutely scrumptious want to come back and try the other things on the menu..."

Tom

"Wow! Hello Friends and Allies really impressed our party of three earlier this week. The interior is super cute and the cabinet food looked extremely..."

Sarah Katherine

"Cute little atmosphere and I'm obsessed with their mermaid bowel. Its so simple but delicious. presentation is also nice. I am yet to try their..."

Yasmin Kharimi

"Amazing food and good vibe. Highly..."

Vidhi

"Definitely the Remuera mum’s go-to place after dropping their kids off with her white Mercedes SUV, before going to hot Pilates. Is it..."

Jonathan Chau

"Looooved the red velvet pancakes here! I loved the lemon curd on the side. My dad wanted to try something different from what he usually orders and..."

Navdeep

"Great coffee and delicious scrambled eggs! Side of haloumi yum too. Love the location and interior decor. Service was quite quick even though it was..."

Alice B

"Sweet cafe in Epsom, heard great reviews about Hello Friends + Allies so had to give this place a try. I got the green smoothie with honey and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a..."

Benedict Uy

"Been here many times to buy coffee Always strong and creamy. They use supreme coffee beans. I tried the French toast and damm it was beautiful and..."

Mark Hunt

"Have heard people complain about the prices, but I very much disagree. Yes it’s more pricer than your regular cafe but the portions balance out...."

Kate Lauren

"Located not to far from Newmarket Central is this beautiful cafe. I came in for brunch and tried the chilli scrambled which tasted very delicious, it..."

Rachel Law

"Great place for coffee. I ordered the French toast which wasn't just pretty on the plate but also really delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered..."

Little Foodie

"Came here for a late lunch with a friend this afternoon, heard quite a few good comments about the cafe and was so pleased with everything. The cafe..."

Yana Petrenko

"Came in for brunch with my bestie in the weekend as we have been meaning to try it for a while and we were SO impressed. The only thing that was a..."

Karina

"Hello Friends + Allies is damn delish sis. Came here for the first time with ma main girl and we were very impressed. When we walked in it took the..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"One of those good places for brunch. The place was a bit noisy, but the food was awesome. We did get surcharged due to holiday, which I dislike a..."

Boty

"Come here a few times and it's a pretty cool atmosphere for brunch.I've had the chilli scrambled eggs and gnocchi and both were delicious...."

Samuel

"Foods are a little pricey, especially drinks. However, the quality is still pretty good. Love the potato Eggs Benedict, and the salmon bowl was okay..."

Charis Yang

"Came here for the first time and was quite impressed. I got a yoghurt bowel and wasn’t expecting much but it was delicious.Pancakes are..."

Prashant Datt

"Food: 5:5Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5Cost: 4.5/5 Been here many times for weekend brunch, this cafe never disappoints. It’s..."

Jen Lin

"I walked in and found a table nestled at the very back of the cafe. It was nice and quiet in this area and had toys for my friend's little one to..."

Claudia Hong

"Went here for brunch and had the potato Rosti eggs Benedict and their avocado and rice paper wraps- both dishes were 10/10 so delicious and fresh! I..."

Mmm Mm MMMMMMM!

"Love this place! Been here twice now and haven’t been disappointed. They have a mermaid smoothie bowl (I think thats what it was called) which I..."

Karen

"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :)The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was..."

Coffee Macarons

"Loved this place! Located on the busy Great South Road in Epsom, the first thing I noticed was the artwork & floral decor. The service is..."

TheMʌverick

"Love the food, customer service was awesome... and quick response to my booking thank you for an awesome experience will definitely come back..."

Retta

"Amazing food! Lovely service! Anything to eat from a naughty little treat to a super healthy meal. Reasonably priced and the wait wasn’t too long..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"A beautiful place to catch up with friends or family. We ordered their hello friends beef and tandoori chicken burger and Eggs Benedict. I had the..."

Mesha Nandos

"Lovely spot!! The decor, food are both delish! The coffee is average, and the service needs a little work. A great spot to take family and friends!..."

Sofie Yeung

"Prettiest cafe in epsom. Full of flowers and arts. Presentation good,too. But always too much people waiting there. Especially weekend. Sometimes..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Such a nice cafe, I have only really ordered cabinet food and coffee however the coffee is delicious!! Staff are always very friendly and proactive!..."

Sades

"YUM. YUM. YUM. My absolute favourite Eggs Benedict out there. The hollandaise, the brioche, the bacon, THE BRIOCHE!!! Hello Friends + Allies has it..."

Ati

"One word. AMAZING.Possibly one of the best cafes I have ever been to. The food was absolutely amazing, you get what you pay for in terms of..."

Karen

"Had a family lunch here yesterdayLarge premises with lots of seatingNice ambiance and lightVery noisy at times with screamers in the..."

Glenn Town

"Great place for a weekend (weekday, whenever) catch up. Very nice environment inside, spacious and has a really nice flow to it.Food..."

Tan Wang

"I need to try everything on the menu! Although it gets noisy at times, this cafe is amazing! Instaworthy for sure! I had the French toast and mum the..."

Liz Scott

"Wow this cafe can be my new best friend..."

@Happyeatereats On Instagram

"Hello Friends + Allies was really good, I thought it was really cool to have fries inside the burger. Really yummy food, 5/5 but only thing is it’s..."

Emma Smith

"French toast FULL ON! One of the best presented dishes I have come across but a bit too sweet for me that early in the morning. Eggs benedict decent,..."

Flippynz

"Came to Hello Friends + Allied today for lunch and it was pretty good! The saffron in my panda cotta was a bit too strong, and the marscapone on the..."

Shenée Geaney-Jones

"Pretty cafe:) i had french toast and avocado smash. Here is better than i expected. More space inside with pretty deco. Kind staff:) i found lovely..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Cute little cafe to have brunch! I ordered the okonomiyaki omelette while my boyfriend ordered the granola bowl. I should have ordered what he had..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Nice ambience, friendly staff and humble service.Also, good food and decent coffee. The place was peaceful and calm. You can definitely choose..."

Naiya

"I had this place on my list of cafes to try for a long time, and last Sunday, we finally made it there. I can say it was well worth the wait. I had..."

Tawna Whitford

"I think I found my new favourite cafe!Hello Friends + Allies is a lovely cafe sitting in the middle of Epsom, a little further away from..."

Grace Huang

"Good flat white and espresso. The flaky pastry tart with feta, mushroom and poached egg was tasty. I loved the sprigs of herbs. A bit..."

Camilla Dadson

"I want to eat it everyday! But too faraway from me. Every time drove from Albany to Epsom for their food! Love it love the mermaid yoghurt bowl...."

Rosie

"after previous bad experiences, decided to give it another shot! and thank gosh i did because the food was amazing!!! ordered the green bowl + my..."

Snacking Sister

"Absolutely delicious food! We got the mushrooms, mermaid bowl and green bowl which all tasted amazing :) definitely recommend the mushrooms !!..."

Scarlett Pulham

"Awesome place, great food, clean and nice restrooms . Staff a bit forgetful but very friendly. Love it. Cozy and warm. Crowl away coz can’t stop..."

Anna Ter Rai

"Great food and atmosphere. I especially love the flowers decorated on the walls in the back room. Food is pretty expensive here, it is worth it..."

Sassy Radish

"Extensive menu full of breakfast foods. Very unique dishes and smart presentation. Good quality good and decent portions. Only downfall is we waited..."

Aimee.

"Overall a very decent feed. The mains were really tasty and not too heavy, leaving room for a great dessert. I loved the range of desserts available..."

Matty Krelle

Emma Judd

"Eggs on sourdough, Hello Greens and Wild Mushrooms Medley.I loved the wild mushrooms dish. The greens in the Hello Greens were quite..."

MegWantsVeg

"Great place to pop in and hang out. Coffee is pretty good and so is the selection of food with their interesting and fancy designs! Weekend mornings..."

DC

"Very friendly and efficient service. Coffee good ...the place is always packed which is a good sign. Only negative is that parking is difficult at..."

Seamus

"I had heard great things about this place and let me confirm that there is no exaggeration. The food is delicious, filling and good quality. If..."

Miura Elikana

"I have been wanting to try this cafe for awhile now, but the past two times I visited they did not have seats! We were overjoyed when there was a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Love this place, the food is awesome! Always a favourite and service is very friendly. Always a good choice for your local and reliable Sunday brunch..."

Jane Walter

"Great place for breakfast or brunch. They are very busy in the weekends though so there might be a wait for a table and food.I had the fenugreek..."

Sandra Judy French

"Was blown away by the chilli scrambled eggs here on the weekend! So flavoursome and delicious, can’t wait to come back again and try the rest of..."

Lizzie

"Redemption! Came here and had the red velvet pancakes. Both came out perfectly on time. Delicious food, amazing coffee, highly recommended..."

Spencer Macintyre

"First time I've ever actually eaten in Epsom. It was nice to be in a different suburb for once.Traffic was desirable to look at and parking was..."

T.B.F

"Come in a lot for breakfast, lunch, and tea. Doughnut was so good! Filling was creamy and smelt like heaven. Tarts was also delicious and perfect to..."

Rosanne Choy

"What a neat cafe with its friendly staff, delicious food and great atmosphere!Ordered the braai salt prawns for breakfast and it was amazing !..."

Linlin

"Great cafe, coffee is pretty good. Plenty of space, very lively and good ambience. Last went in January, a bit of a problem with some flies flying..."

Thom

"The food in this restaurant is beautiful. They're closed at 4pm，too early. I've already recommended it to my friends. It would be nice to open..."

Amy

"Really good food! Food size is good for what you pay for! Loved our drinks! Really creative dishes! Would different go again! Would definitely..."

Harry Kumar

"Good coffee and friendly service. Food menu reads well but my meal lacked a lot of flavour (Chicken burger). Great choice of cabinet food. Everything..."

Eatawayallday

"I’ve been here a few times with friends, and the food, both cabinet and menu, has always been superb, as has the service from a lady I presume to..."

OliviaKKZ

"Could have more vegan options in the cabinet. Was better the first time I went. But nice decor. Pretty standard food menu with some fusion..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"I had the French toast with blueberry mascarpone. Totally recommend it. And coffee, well two cups. It was so good. What a lovely place to go to eat,..."

Christine

"Good service, ambience and food. Was really busy and is a popular place on weekends but we still received our food quickly. Highly recommend the..."

Rosemary Cook

"Nice cafe to go to....... ...Like the food but was waited a little bit long......... People are friendly here...... Will go back and try more..."

Raymond.B

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"After all the hype, we finally decided to try it out- and it was a satisfying experience. The waitress was really helpful and the price was..."

Jason Zhang

"Yes! Fantastic lunch here after my last exam. What a treat! We had to share one sweet and one savoury dish for lunch because we could not pass up the..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Came here on a Saturday for breakfast and it was so busy at 10am already! I had the chilli eggs and my boyfriend had the fenugreek potatoes. Really..."

Kenzi Yee

"So good to have finally visited one of the top cafes in Auckland! The cafe itself is cutesy ‘hipster’, yet chic and classy; with..."

Oksana Zhang

"Went to Hello Friends+Allies for afternoon cake in Saturday afternoon. Nyum, great selection of cakes in the cabinet, always feel like we want to..."

Jessica Halim

"The best omelette in the whole wide world. Hello Friends + Allies does everything exceptionally well. Their Matcha latte, pastries and all their food..."

Tess Sophia

"beautifully presented and delicious food ! had the french toast and beef cheeks with potatoes ! I like how the french toast wasn't too sweet and came..."

Natalieqp.chen

"Been here many times and is one of my go to's! Customer service is pretty good most of the time and their menu changes seasonally. My all time..."

Angela

"After all the hype on the internet, I finally decided to try it out, and what can I say, except that this experience was perfect! After comming back..."

Abella Wang

"I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I love the artsy decor, the vibe and feel of the crowd and the staff were really good.My friend had eggs +..."

Helen I.

"The food and service are always great! Hello Friends & Allies looks small from the road front but have a huge amount of seating at the back - so..."

Sarcha

"Awesome service, beautiful presentation. I ordered the French toast, it was delicious. However I wish they had larger portions, as I left the store..."

Sid

"Amazing. Can't fault it. Great service, good menu choice, great coffee. The tuna noodle bowl has so much variety and many flavours, it's one of the..."

Helen Wright

"Cafe food with flair. Hello Friends does great coffee and has an interesting menu and the food is always delicious. Good options for..."

Julia Louise

"We had the fenugreek potatoes and the big breakfast. Both were amazing and huge portions. The cake counter is full of temptations.....had one to go..."

Julie Riley

"Lovely atmosphere, well thought out food and truly great service makes this a go to place. Very nice for brunch or breakfast. Iced water..."

Robloader

"Spacious and pram friendly. Great service in particular to responsiveness. Menu had a variety of unique choices and tasted excellent. Would..."

SMINT400

"The cafe atmosphere is really cool and friendly. The staff is really friendly here too. I don't remember exactly what we ordered but all the photos..."

Dxlche

"Decent portion sizes and great ingredients. Nice presentation of food. It was quite interesting to have the roti in place of bread for a big..."

I_like_pickles

"Such an awesome experience at this place. Friendly service, having table service goes a long way. Food was delicious, the red velvet hotcakes were..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Visited this place for brunch with my friends on a Sunday. Love the ambience and deco. Service was super nice and staff was chatty in a friendly..."

Linh 💛

"Went there today, on a busy Saturday afternoon for late breakfast, ordered chilli scrambled eggs, and undoubtedly this was the best breakfast I've..."

Vaibhavkursija

"Came here with a friend on Sunday. Was lucky to be allocated a table pretty much straight away despite the number of people waiting. Found the..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Cuteness overloaded for the food decoration. Staffs are very friendly. The healthy options as sugar free matcha latte or green sourdough just made me..."

Bella Luv Food

"Great place for brunch. Busy but for a good reason. Food is a piece of art. The entire place is super arty , great ambience and customer..."

Galina Velas

"Came here on Sunday afternoon , it was quite busy but luckily we managed to get a table of 2 straight away. We ordered the red velvet hot cake and..."

Angelina Stefani

"We Came here for Mother's Day and really enjoyed it! The food was great, so was the coffee /drinks and friendly service 😊 the red velvet hot cakes..."

Kellie Watson

"Alright find this place just on my way to epsom.Funky setup really like itAttentive servicegood coffee i had lemon curd &coconut..."

Jemima

"Visited this cafe for brunch last weekend with a group of friends. Service was a little slow, we ordered coffees whilst waiting for the rest of our..."

Tanz Hoeta

"Excellent little place just on great south road! One of my favourite cafes so far!! Ambiance of this cafe is amazing, they have very nice deco..."

Janet Wu

"My husband and I came here for breakfast, I ordered the red velvet pancake and mocha, he had the Fenugreek potatoes. Honestly, they both tasted..."

W.H.Y.

"Had lunch over here today with a few friends. The food was decent, nothing amazing. The chicken burger was quite nice, the chips that came with it..."

S&G Take Auckland

"This Cafe is much favoured by the locals. You will see people come in, wave hands, send out hugs to the one they are familiar with. It is a great..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Our favorite place to brunch right now as it's probably the only cafe we've found which serves a tray of assorted sweet and savory for breakfast that..."

Ann R

"My partner and I visited here for brunch in the weekend and it was packed! The café is divided into two separate spaces so it’s hard to tell how..."

HJ

"Been here a few times and love it! Overall good food, average/good service and lively environment.Be aware that at peak times (Sat/Sun..."

Kenji

"Great brunch spot.. I have come here a couple of times and been very pleased. The food is excellent. I have tried the breakfast board which..."

Shell

"Wow! I've heard good things but expected abit of a hype! The cabinet food looks and tastes delicious plus the staff are super friendly! I haven't..."

Holly D-T

"Order the red velvet pancake + bacon! It is one of the best meals you can order at this cafe. Might be a tad sweet but with the saltiness of bacon..."

Karl Evangelista

"Good location and bustling vibes. Ordered the red velvet hot cakes which were pretty good. Some might say it's too sweet though but I found it ok...."

G

"The "Golden Latte" you have been searching for, is right here...at Hello Friend + Allies! Three cheers for that!!!“Golden Latte”,..."

A_craving_foodie

"Greeted by smiling faces and cheerful greetings, ushered to a beautiful table with epic art on the walls and fresh flowers on the table. Unique menu,..."

Mercypatch

"Unexpectedly beautiful food! We came for a late lunch at 2.15pm. One of the waiters was nice enough to come up to us and say that the kitchen was..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food here definitely hits the spot! We ordered the Asian salad and vegetarian breakfast. I was very impressed with my vege breakfast- a wonderful..."

KP

"My friend and I went here for brunch today and was really good. The place was packed but the atmosphere was good. Staff were very quick to get our..."

Jessica

"I went there at a Saturday morning and it was crowded. Lots of people was queuing in front of the gate for coffee. The coffee there was really nice...."

Coco_Clairy

"as a 1st time visitor, was really impressed with the service and quality of the food. It was busy on Sunday brunch-time, and the staff were working..."

Peter John Ashford

"Loved this place! The red velvet hot cakes were amazing! The place is very open and loved the large tables out back, the wall murals were really..."

Nicole Jana

"I had only been here for coffee previously and was told the food is worth trying hence I came back. Was it worth it?? I came back for brunch on a..."

Jayce Huynh

"This place is the bomb! It's a step above any local cafe in the surrounding areas and was a much needed refreshing change from the normal local..."

Sue

"We frequently come to hello friends and allied for brunch in the weekend. The food is delish. If youre hungry the breakfast board will not..."

Whitney

"We came here for brunch just before Christmas and got in just before the rush. I had the Fenugreek potatoes (without the egg) - it was a huge portion..."

Sian

"Cabinet food always looks amazing, as does the plated offerings. I am constantly surprised at the friendliness and caring attitude of staff -..."

Jan Tweedie

"Quite hard to find parking around this place but so worth itBeautiful interior decor and cute homey vibesTheir cabinet sweets looked..."

Thegreeats

"My bus goes past this cafe every morning on my daily commute to Uni. After hearing so many good things about this place and the mass amount of..."

Anna Wei

"Decided to have breakfast here and enjoyed our meal! The service is a tad slow, we ordered our food and was waiting a while for it to..."

Kelly

"Came on a sunny Sunday morning and it was busy but still not over-crowded at 11am. The green breakfast featured in the photo was surprisingly very..."

Lucyeatsakld

"I grab cabinet food a lot from hello friends on my walks from the bus stop to my study, and its sooooo yummy in the tummy it feels like a treat form..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Have only been 3x at this stage. I cannot fault the service. Each time has been during the lunch rush.Customers everywhere. 4 people in..."

Antony P Mackle

"We went to the café yesterday and we really liked it. We entered and straight away everyone of the staff members was friendly and helpful and had a..."

Isabel Ewig

"A lovely place in the neighbourhood. The cakes in the cabinet are so delish, i have tried several cakes and none of them let me down. Staff are..."

Khloe

"Really good service，very friendly staff. Impressed with the breakfast options and gourmet presentation. Ingredients were very fresh. We liked the..."

Gokilavani Sekarchandran

"I have a real 50/50 feel for this place.. Some bad experiences and some good. I practically live next door so this is my go-to for a nearby treat..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"We came here for breakfast on a wet Sunday as did half of Auckland! The noise level is constant but the service was friendly. Our food came out real..."

Donna&Shane

"What an awesome cafe! Recently I went to this cafe on a busy Sunday.I took my 4 year old grandson.It was my first visit and I surely will return.The..."

Susan Lotoa

"Came here for a relaxed brunch, three of us enjoyed all our choices, the services and the ambience, for me the duck meal is so delicious! Have..."

Amy Ashby

"Love this place! Fresh open look with all the hanging plants and flowers everywhere. Their cabinet always looks delish and the red velvet hot cakes..."

Olivia Hammond

"The cabinet food is amazing had the coconut and lemon cake and it was super delicious & moist, ordered the eggs bene & my friend ordered the red..."

Sarah Swann

"This has become one of my go to cafés: close to my house, amazing food and great atmosphere. Their breakfast boards are definitely amongst the most..."

Garrick

"First visit was on a Thursday around 10.30am. It was buzzing but not crowded. Cabinet was crammed full and lusciously overflowing with mouthwatering..."

Dana

"I love how the lesser known suburbs are now getting a breath of revival, and offering more options to those not in the central city. This place is..."

Heartshrooms

"Came in for Sunday brunch as we only live up the road. Was quite busy had to wait for 5mins which was fine. When seated got offered a menu and water...."

Chloe-Mae

"Hello Friends + Allies has quickly become a favourite breakfast spot for us - the menu is extensive, with some unusual twists and specials. The..."

Sophia

"Such an excellent place. The food is outstanding, a big step up from the usual cafe fare. I've been here a fair few times recently - several times..."

Lukas

"Saw this place advertised on the Urban List Akl so I knew I was going to be in for a treat. This place is packed! Try get there before the lunch rush..."

Monique Porteous

"BEST CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. Food was amazing, cafe setting is great. Such a wide variety of foods including cabinet sweet and savoury...."

Caitlin

"After my stint in London, I am back in Auckland and ready to rip back into the wild food scene. If I learnt anything in London, although there is a..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This place was absolutely packed!! Not sure if it's overrated or a convenient location or if it's really that good... It was so busy that we had to..."

Misty

"Came here or brunch this morning! Cafe has a really cool atmosphere, love the interior. The art all over the walls is awesome..."

Charlotte

"Bright new cafe with beautiful looking sweet pastries out at the cabinet. The place is larger than it seems because it extends further out back. But..."

ShoRt

"Amazing! The owner was very attentive - on top of everything and even though the place was packed she felt totally at ease and even had time to chat...."

Brittany Nealie

"One of the coolest coffees in Auckland. Nice place, clean and spacious. They have a lot of sort of sweets and savouries.My lamb pie was..."

Diogo Reck

"Maybe I caught them near the end of a particularly busy weekend lunch service (about 2pm), but my first impression was not great. I inspected the..."

Gus

"Came here for a brunch on Sunday. This place was absolutely packed. So understandably it took us a wee while to get our food. The coffees came out..."

Josh Law

"Went for brunch with my friend.Busy place. Had toasted museli which was amazing!!Food 9/10Customer service 8/10Atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"We checked out this new cafe for a Saturday morning brunch. They have a great collection of sweet treats in their cabinet as well as some delicious..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went into this lovely Cafe this morning .. beautiful fit out !! Very warming .. Fresh and innovative .I wasn't really sure if it was table..."

Rebecca Mcrobie

"I had heard about this cafe many times & finally had a free weekday morning with which to try it out. Sometimes when you hear good things about a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Pretty nice cafe. Really busy but food is good. Had the big breakfast and it was quite big. Also had the smoothie which was refreshing. Will go..."

Natalie Patten

"This place is so cool!! The decor is awesome, such cool art without being over the top. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and the cabinet food..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"We went to Hello Friends + Allies on a rainy Sunday and found ourselves not the only ones looking for some solace that is the black and gold coffee..."

Cindy Wu

"Great experience. Very busy. Bustling place but still fast service with tasty food. Had classic eggs bene and it was delightful. Nothing terribly..."

Emma Bell

"I have taken friends here a number of times as it is my local. So I was disappointed on Thursday afternoon when I introduced another friend to it..."

Lesley Brennan

"Holy moly. The pea and ricotta brushetta. The breakfast board. The salmon benny. The cabinet food. The coffee! The awesome service! And the fricken..."

Ciara

"Went here for lunch. Great cafe, friendly staff, nicely decorated and the atmosphere is cool, cabinet food looks amazing and menu is comprehensive..."

Michelle Jones

"Very busy cafe. I recommend to visit at non-peak time. Cafe is nicely decorated, very clean and white. Staff is friendly, though orders..."

Angela Reys

"This cafe is fairly new but have been 4 times now as the food & cafe presentation is very good. Service at first was a bit slow but they now have it..."

Yoda

"Cool name and looked new so me and my partner decided to give it a go. It was busy but we got a seat straight away. The waiter welcomed us straight..."

Joanne Chiang

"I went to Hello Friends + Allies for breakfast with friends and came across the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was $19.50 and it was..."

Eggster Eats

"We came in for lunch and I have absolutely nothing to fault, my friends and I were warmly greeted, wait staff were very attentive, we all ordered off..."

Angelina Cebic

"Having read the Denizen's review of this popular new cafe I was eager to have a sit down meal here. Starting with the positives, I was quite..."

Sasha McCormick

"Great new cafe in the neighbourhood. The cabinet food looks amazing and the coffee was Supreme and perfectly made. I had the eggplant and yoghurt..."

Jenny Malcolm

"It's great to finally see a good cafe in this part of town. It's such a relaxing place to come and have a meal. The staff are incredibly attentive,..."

Emilia Mazza

"A brand new spanking cafe in the Auckland dining scene. Its presence was welcomed with open arms by locals as we came to a full cafe on a busy..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great place for families and catch up with friends. As always staff are awesome and service never disappoints. Food is so good and tasty everytime...."

Jacob Serbousek

"Very happy with the cafe and the food. I’ve never ventured into Epsom and this place was a very pleasant surprise. It looks quite small from the..."

Rod K

"Service was a little slow on a busy Sunday (about a 40 min wait) so I wouldn't recommend going if you are on a strict timeline, but perfect for a..."

Anna Pomeroy

"Never been here before, I was a long way from home. The food was amazing and very good coffee and reasonably priced too. Definitely recommended to..."

Claire Buckley

"This cafe is so beautiful and nice, me and my family and my friends have become regulars here, I really enjoy the coffees here and the food is..."

Sini YANG

"Delicious brunch had here with my kids. The atmosphere is really funky, super fun and artsy decor. The food and drinks were all great. Beautifully..."

Kym Moore

"Such a cute Cafe with incredible food! Lovely, warm atmosphere and great..."

Emma Twidle

"Very busy for a Sunday Friendly staff A nice little place for a Sunday..."

Tina

"Incredible. I had my doubts coming in with all the hype I’d heard about this place for years. They proved me dead wrong. The burger was perfectly..."

Brandon Baxter

"Great service and friendly staff. This cafe is my everyday visit, best coffee in town! They offer a wide range of delectable dishes, from hearty..."

Vivian Gu

"Beautiful decorations, decent coffee and very nice food. The first thing I noticed was that the cafe was buzzing with activity. With 90% of the..."

Liz Scott

"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :) The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was hard,..."

JS KWUN

"Visited Hello Friends + Allies for the first time yesterday. Food and service was great! Staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was comfortable..."

Nora Lu

"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a wait. The..."

Benedict Uy

"Been there twice already. Looove their desserts! The plating is so beautiful and creative. The portions are huuuuuuge. The cafe is pretty. The staff..."

Kathy Quan

"Such a groovy and funky place, and much larger than i expected! It's got a real colourful, hippy, cosy sort of vibe and it's brilliant. The food was..."

Celia Chan

Daebak Bbq

83/100 (1220 ratings)

Korean BBQ Dinner 26 Per Person

Beef Chicken Pork Chop

Fried chicken

Grill on the Table

Korean BBQ All You Can Eat for 1hour and 30minutes

Gimbap Inari Sushi

Pork Belly and Lettuce

"This was my first time visiting this place. We booked in and the place was full by 7.30. My husband doesn’t eat other than chicken so was happy to..."

Ash

"Great value for money spot with quality meats and great service. Licensed with basic beers but thats all you need. Will be..."

Mat Randomplay

"Great place to bring friends, friendly and helpful staff and communication is very..."

Jon Dinglasan

"A good and affordable choice for buffet in city. The place is pretty much fully self service start from getting plates, cutlery, drink and cups and..."

Tanz

"i've been here countless times and everytime i leave craving it the next day. the food, especially the side dishes (those chicken wings, fried race,..."

Riana

"My first all u can eat in auckland and this is great, they have a lot of option of food and worth with the price. Pork belly marinated is the best..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Came here last night and loved the options of meat and hot food!! The place is pretty crowded as they have limited seats but we only waited for 5..."

Alyssa Cabingan

"A variety of different meats and other options to choose from. Excellent prices and highly recommended for large groups and families who enjoy bbq..."

Missfaith.r10

"Really cool Korean BBQ Buffet just off Federal St. The meats are fresh, the veges are fresh, and the price is really reasonable ($24 for Dinner)...."

Jay

"Located not to far from the Sky Tower so location is good. The atmosphere in here is okay. Staff are friendly. Food options are good aswell.. I would..."

Luke Rooney

"A little bit hard to find which hides on the second floor of the AA building. My friend and I arrived 10 mins ahead of the opening, so we were the..."

Jifferney Lu

"So far, this is the beat Korean bbq for me. Worth your money, clean, great food, and real fancy lettuce.We ate here maybe thrice last year...."

Van Arce

"Very first time i went for dinner it was pretty average i must say, but for lunch yesterday it was good. The price did rise up for lunch though I..."

Angelica Starina

"There were variety of meat when I went but only one fried rice that kept on running out. Wish there were other foods that I could have used to eat..."

Foodlover5

"One of our favourite go to joints when we were still living in Auckland. It was very near to our place like 10mins walk. My favourite was the..."

Rob Boiser

"Nice place hidden off Federal St but there are signs out so it's hard to miss. Just as other reviews advise that this place gets very smokey and..."

Khaleesi

"The best Korean BBQ Buffet I have had and only $24 for dinner! They have so many vegetarian options including the fried dumplings, spring rolls and..."

Food2belly

"Daebak is incredibly cheap for an all you can eat ($24 for dinner, $21 for lunch) and they allow for bookings which a few KBBQ places don't offer...."

Angelique Cagara

"Daebak is usually a very popular and busy kbq situated in the city centre, very easily accessible. I've been here on a number of occasions and it is..."

Emily

"Really good atmosphere, nice staff and awesome service.The food there is good. Meat good. Eat as much as you want. It gets crowded sometimes and..."

Lena X

"Place was fantastic, will definitely be coming back again, only thing to complain about is, once you're inside it gets very hot and stuffy, would..."

Matthew Jeremiah Calderon

"Great meat and a perfect atmosphere for friends and family. Socially. Physically, it's a bit...smokey. But you get used to the fumes and lack of cool..."

Cookie Monsters Cousin

"Korean fried chicken is to die for. Place gets pretty packed . I dont recommend going there while its packed cos the side dishes run out and you will..."

O

"This Korean BBQ joint was pretty cool. However, if you are going to dine on the weekends, I do recommend you call and book at table beforehand. We..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"Yummy one. First time at Korean BBQ so we had no idea what to do, would have been nice if the waiter gave us a few instructions we pretty much just..."

Shelley Bedggood

"This place is amazing, it's definitely a bang for your buck! It's 21 for lunch and 24 for dinner, although they have the same food for lunch and..."

Marcus Chew

"Went here with a huge group of people, great service and the variety of meat and side dishes I think were the best one I've been to so far. Love the..."

Marggie Pascua

"Love this Korean bbq! :) so many choices. My fave dish in here — Honey Soy Chicken, so crispy and tasty! Love the bulgogi too. They offer free..."

EAT Girl 👑

"My family went here on Sunday for lunch. The place was tidy! (Although there were parts of the restaurant that had uneven surface) I love the fact..."

Sandi Abaya

"I've been here quite a few times now and every experience has been positive.The interior of the restaurant is nice although when busy can be a..."

Michael Mau'u Jnr

"Cheap easy Korean bbq with very declines side dishes ( deep friend chicken & spicy rice cake & more !!) It is my favorite all you can eat Korean bbq..."

Its Me

"Had great time, atmosphere very comfy, kind waiters, food nice but a section of meat was not marinated so when cooked tasted quite bland, but overall..."

Juliet

"Could not remember how many times i have eaten in this restaurant.. i definitely recommend this place for your korean bbq all you can eat cravings!..."

Celani Atienza

"Pretty standard Korean barbecue place. Clean enough with a decent atmosphere. Food is good (fried chicken is especially great). There’s a decent..."

Emma

"Lovely place! Very local with good range of food :) always a good choice for a meal with friends. I think it needs better air ventilation as you..."

Ezzz

"Will definitely be back! I have been craving for really good Korean BBQ but cannot find it here at East Auckland so I looked up Zomato and found this..."

Ellynn

"One of the best Korean restaurants I tried!!!! From the mouthwatering bulgogi to the Korean fried chicken which was spicy, tangy and sweet at the..."

Rayfaye Solomon

"I’ve come here a few times for korean bbq. It’s conveniently located in cbd and a reasonable price at around $23 for the buffet. They have a good..."

Dxlche

"Went here the other night with some coworkers. Very affordable for $23 all you can eat. The flavour of the marinated meats and fried chicken were so..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Good bbq to go to. It's a reasonable price for meats and stuff but I think the soju is a tad expensive ($15) considering the varieties they have..."

Linda Jirayu

"A tasty cheap eat that hits the spot!Let's not joke around here this ain't fine food with a flash location.But it is a cheap eat..."

My Food HQ

"We got here just before 5pm and they let us in straight away! Good variety of different meats including seafood options and loved the different side..."

Val

"I'm a regular and the food just never gets old😍 The meat is absolutely delicious and the side dishes are really tasty!HIGHLY..."

Fonoticilla

"Ambience was great - with a great range of meats that are always rotated quickly that you never have to worry about if the meat has been sitting for..."

Kyla Solomon

"For $20, one gets to have unlimited meat and sides for lunch. I would preferred to eat with plain white rice, but the fried rice is good as well...."

Nico B. Valderrama

"Very delicious place to eat at :D. Highly recommend if you eat a lot and love korean food, there is meat u cook yourself and also some premade food..."

HelenMeng2000

"Dae Bak BBQ THE FOODOLOGIST RATING:-Food:- 4/5 (Buffet Serving, Good Spread ,not vegan friendly , hot..."

Saahil Cherieth

"Nothing to complain with $22 korean buffet dinner. Not too much choice but all tasty! Korean fried chicken (esp the spicy one) is my fave!! Will..."

Veronica Dharma

"I enjoyed it alot. It was good to try something new😆😆 it was a great atmosphere. Wonderful I stay and many varieties of food to choose from. I..."

Vanita Glassie

"Pretty decent bbq place in town. Quite a good variety of meat and seafood for the bbq, not a bad range of side dishes and cooked food. Good price of..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"My first time here, was so impressed by the number of people dining at this place. Good price for a buffet Korean BBQ dinner $22/pax. They only have..."

LilMSunshine

"Good deal for unlimited meat and some Korean dishes. I went with my colleagues for dinner since we have been craving to eat Korean BBQ for the last..."

Anna Ambion

"Korean buffet. It is a place where you cook the meat yourself on a gas burner.Pro:- cheap cheap price here.- Food quality is..."

K

"If you are looking for a cheap Korean buffet, this is the place to be. Food in general is palatable, but not overly delicious.Most staff..."

Benz Chan

"Been here 3 times now. Pros:- Cheap all you can eat - Nice atmosphere- Help is there if you need it - Good selection of..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"I came here today with my workmate. It was so busy at 6.30pm so we had to wait for a while but not too long. Even though they were busy but their..."

Marita Huynh

"Second time at Dae Bak Korean BBQ and still had an awesome dining experience. The place was packed, so you know it's legit. Everything was worth it..."

Gee

"Went there 2weeks ago but they had black out so can't dine in. So tried again today. it was only 6pm but place was filled out and people even stand..."

Jane Jo

"I usually dine at the Korean BBQ restaurant in Takapuna but have decided to give this a try with my friends! It was so packed when we got there!!..."

Fiona Ong

"My favourite Korean BBQ! Won't go anywhere else. They have good selection of food and beverages to choose from, amazingly well placed in the city,..."

Floyd Moratti

"Went here today for a friend's birthday. It's my second time to ever go to a Korean BBQ ever so I was pretty excited! My other friend recommended it..."

Maria

"A cute little bbq hidden away with so much to offer! My first time was two weeks ago at lunch and may I give credit to the guy who served us for the..."

Sofia

"The restaurant interior is very welcoming and the meat selection covers the usual fare one would find in a Korean bbq-- spicy pork, marinated beef..."

CK Leo

"Who would ever think there's a cute clean Korean BBQ restaurant tucked away in the city. Walked passed here with a few friends, we were looking for..."

Seamus M.

"I'm half Korean and Half Chinese, so I like and know about Korean barbecue a lot. I promise that there is the best Korean barbecue buffet in CBD..."

Michelle Hwang

"Okay so one of the most hidden away Korean BBQs here in Auckland City, tucked away in plain sight! Strolled in and we could pick any table we wanted,..."

Izzy Mendoza

"Greetings to all foodies! It has been a while since I uploaded my last review. If you have never tried korean B.B.Q before, I would recommend that..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"I stumbled across this buffet when I was roaming the sky tower - it's quiet hidden but the service and food Were amazing. Loved the customer service..."

Talei Kidd

"Bump into this place by accident one nite the restaurant use to be a hot pot place now they have reinvented them selves and be come a Korean buffet..."

®-®-©hin....

"Restaurant gets very crowded during weekends and better to make a reservation if possible. Food is decent and the staff are always refilling the food..."

Teck Boon

"Good food! Restaurant is a bit hard to find. Best way to get there is via Federal Street across from Sky City. Walk down a few steps and you’re..."

Siala Uepa-Holmes

"Food is good , lack of variety but still acceptable. Staffs always refill the food which is great. Adult is NZD33 / pax. Very worth..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"I came to have a lunch $33 per person the food quality was great and taste tho high recommend..."

B D

"Imagine yourself famished after not eating for days and suddenly the door to heaven is opened before you with ambrosia spread across the table, the..."

Atif Khan

"So, having lived in Korea, I can confirm that this was super authentic. Excited to take friends here. We've been looking for a great Korean BBQ place..."

Ed O

"TBH not gonna be your best KBBQ experience, but all you can eat at a fair price can still get you hooked. Couple downsides: sometimes food items are..."

Carl K

"This place is really good. I would definetly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice dinner with family and friends. The only downside..."

Azrael Eliesa

"It was great food. Hopefully next time could have more vegetables (ie lettuce), and more frequent. A bit smoky, food is good. Definitely worth the..."

Patrick Y

"$21 for lunch and eat like there's no tomorrow. Ventilation's not great and the smell lingers on your clothes when you get back to the office. All in..."

Nicholas Chong

"what a amazing bbq buffet in cbd. nice staff, food and service. definitely worth to come back again...."

donghyun shim

"Our group had fun. The place could do with a good scrub down. Good variety of precooked food on offer, and plenty of ingredients to choose..."

Brad Patterson

"Love Daebak's quality of food. Always seems to have good meat here, even the fried food is of much better quality than what I have seen in most bbq..."

Jordie

"Decent price and location off federal street This has become my goto place for Korean BBQ. Selection of meat isnt too bad, for the premade meats like..."

Chris Joe (CeeJay)

"Having lived in Korea for a year and a half, I'm always on the lookout for good Korean restaurants. This one is pretty good. It's a BBQ buffet where..."

Michael Davidson

"I enjoy this place so much ! It was great ! This is a korean bbq buffet. Choose your own meat (pork, chicken, fish, squid), make your own sauces,..."

Deanna

"Loved it. Must try. I cooked fish & enjoyed. Very reasonable price - very much worth the..."

Asha Malhotra

Goode Brothers Botany

83/100 (4349 ratings)

Chicken and Brie Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tried out the bottomless brunch and didn’t even have to wait a minute after our cup was empty, quick with the refills. Special mention to Georgia..."

Aprylz Solomona

"Had dinner here with hubby, food is very tasty and a good portion. The staffs were all friendly and attentive too. Hubby ordered a medium rare steak..."

Janus Lee

"Had a great dinner with the family. Kids enjoyed their meals that came with drink and ice cream. Pizza and pasta for the adults. Pizza was fresh and..."

Thingy Lok

"Had a great time, food was lovely. Finlay was very sweet. Greeted us at the door immediately and served us promptly with meals and drinks. He had a..."

Takiora York

"My best restaurant experience so far! I came here for the bottomless brunch for my birthday, Kavita was so attentive and helpful! Georgia looked..."

Hera Takimoana

"Great place! Excellent vibe and very friendly staff. Food we ordered was delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Highly recommended and will be..."

Stephen Tan

"The food was delicious. My favorite main was gnocchi pesto flavour. The service was welcoming and exceptional. Our waitress was Shewta, she was..."

Hanna Sefo Singh

"I love them herbs on the tables. Just water them please😁 Dessert was divine and compliments to the head chef for accommodating us at last minute...."

Deevanyah Frost

"Love the food here, favorite is the Famous#6! Atmosphere is lovely and comfortable to be in. Got served by Shweta who accommodated us well... being a..."

Jade Monk

"The ambiance was perfect for a fun evening with my girl friends. We were a group of 15 ladies and the entire experience left us with smiles on our..."

Shazneen Irani

Mui Japanese Restaurant

81/100 (2255 ratings)

Chicken Teriyaki Bento

Chicken Katsu Nabe Set

Fried Beef Bento Box

Spicy Pork & Chicken Lunchbox

Salmon Roll

Tempura

Unagi Teriyaki

Chicken Katsu with Rice

Chocolate Pudding with Ice Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

"Chicken Teriyaki bento is good. Recommended..."

Adrianna

"Been recently exploring the Korean fare in the East Tamaki area and stumbled on this little gem of a Japanese restaurant that has a Japanese menu but..."

Elaine Yeoh

"Family friendly! This is a must try for deliciously simple.food with fantastic service. We will be back again very soon!!..."

Tania Farrell

"My wife and I have been coming here for years and never had a bad experience. Great food and..."

Muzzi Shalash

"Dined out on a weekday straight after work. Didn't realize that there are plenty of places to eat out this way.We were the only customers..."

Dee L

"Came for dinner tonight with our son. Awesome menu with plenty to choose from including lots of vegetarian options. Good meals, good size and value..."

Gem Hackett

"Love this place and their staff. I had their Stir beef Bento and my mum had the vegetarian Bento🍱 The vegetarian one was amazing❤️ Their..."

Ohgaga

"Great food and fast service. The tempura was nice and crisp and everything else was delicious. Reasonable price for lunch. Nice atmosphere...."

G

"One of my favourite go to dine places! The price are pretty decent and everything taste delicious. The staffs are very friendly too, and the..."

Uyen Ngo

"Great ambience. Calm & cool, perfect authentic Japanese environment. food was yummy & delicious. Great place for a Friday office lunch. Can't wait to..."

Akshata Nh

"Been here a few times, the food is always good. The service and staff are friendly and the food is presented neatly. It’s a nice place to go with..."

Swetha

"Food was great, been dining in here since 2014. Customer service was friendly but the prices have gone up and food quality has gone slightly down...."

Strwbbyyy

"Underrated place. The portion sizes are quite generous and photos do not do justice whatsoever. Ordered the chicken box and mixed tempura, very..."

Rob Lam

"I tried Japanese food for the first time here and since then it has become our go to place for Japanese food. We usually order the Bento-Box and they..."

Ashika

"First time trying the place and it was a good experience! Service is quick and friendly, we ordered the spicy karate chicken, sashimi and nigiri set,..."

Samantha Gemmell

"I’ve been here 3 times in the past week for dinner and I’ve loved it every time! The staff are super friendly, always have your attention and..."

Sabrina Josephine Ermita

"This is one of my favourite places to go for lunch - it is quiet, tucked away but delicious!! I love ordering their tofu bento bowls (around $9-11 I..."

Angela

"I have been here for nigiri:) it was good. I was hungry so it wasn’t enough haha:) plating was great. It was my first time to drink sake! Was..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Always drove past this place but never stopped by. Finally I visited last night with my friend. Great place with delicious food. Environment was..."

Cvthy Marion

"Nice ambience Food is petty good and basicDinner menu is more expensive so I recommend going in during lunchtime I liked the old..."

BaNaNa

"One of the best experience I have had with Japanese restaurant. Surpurb Shop atmosphere, nice music and a very 'Japanese' feeling. We ordered the..."

Glen Liu

"Been here a number of times and consistently have found respectful but very pleasant service especially when you talk to the staff. Short..."

Trainman1250

"Overall, I found the dishes quite salty. From their complimentary miso soup to salmon terriyaki and prawn dumplings, I felt my tongue was hurting due..."

Benz Chan

"Love this Japanese restaurant. We've been here countless time. One of our favourite indeed. Every visit always satisfies our taste pallet. Good food..."

Malia

"My friend found this joint around the corner from his and it's an absolute gem.Big portions, great value for money and delicious food! Ordered..."

Neelam Chandra

"I don't know why it's so quite here this place is so good, non of the dishes disappointed us, the chilly chicken is so yum, everything is just..."

Yu Jia

"Definitely my favourite Japanese Restaurant, not only locally. My favourite dish is either the chilli chicken and yum yum prawns. So much flavour and..."

Georgia Edmonds

"A nice hidden gem. Generous portion size and very tasty fried chicken.We frequent here quite often as there is no need for booking...."

Mr Grouchy

"Beautiful food. Great Quality. Great amazing service. Friendly staff. I buy from there an average of twice a week. I've never had a bad dish. Always..."

Tim McDonald

"Found this hidden gem a while back and this place is definitely my go to place when it comes to Japanese food around my area! It's a great place to..."

Winnie Liu

"We visit this place almost weekly. Love the food, especially the different types of fried chicken and sushi. Service is always perfect and same with..."

Leanne Kumar

"I've been coming back here for their fried chicken, which is possibly the best that I've had so far. I like that it's boneless and we usually get..."

Y Anne

"Was going to Poong Ro for lunch and saw it was closed and so we decided to look around. That's when we discovered this hidden gem, had good service..."

Ewok

"Yum! This place is a hidden gem! I was expecting this place to be super busy on a weekend night but surprisingly it wasnt busy at all. I guess the..."

Joanne Chiang

"Fabulous meal. People were very friendly and every dish was a treat. It is a pleasant casual dining area. We've been to many Japanese..."

Lance Beste

"Once a week every week. Its cheap and the food and service is great. Bit of a hit and miss sometimes but overall awesome little restaurant. Cheese..."

Food Food Food

"Good entrees and mains- the gyozas were delicious and the chicken, salmon and beef boxes were tasty and filling. The only thing that wasnt as good..."

Adeline

"Our 'go to' place if we're craving for japanese food. Love their soft shell crab salad and chicken. Mui has been consistently good which is why we..."

Marco.delapena

"Pretty good authentic Japanese food. A bit of fusion with the Korean feel. Had the mui soba. Should have ordered the teriyaki version. Fried chicken..."

Ronald Tan

"Yum! Dined here for dinner with the usual group of friends ☺️ Loved the food here, I was originally wanting to try the cold soba here..."

Kelly

"Mmmmm Japanese.Dinner between the two, shared the prawn gyoza, mui karaage chicken and the chicken dinner box. The karaage chicken was..."

SS

"Great place. Yummy food - more on the expensive side - but we left feeling happy. This restaurant had brilliant service, possibly the best I've..."

Hui Lang

"Nice place and friendly staffAll dishes cheap priceBest Japanese restaurant in east tamakiRecommend chicken dinner box ..."

HANSIK NZ

"After seeing quite a few good reviews for this place, Mum and I thought we'd go for a drive and get some lunch here. A little out of the way for us..."

HJ

"Been here for dinner recently. Was surprised when the moment i step into the door, there was no any other customers at all and it was a weekend. But..."

ChrisY

"Price 5/5Food 5/5Atmosphere 4/5Service 4.5/5Popular Japanese restaurant in BotanyFriendly staffChicken meal very..."

Renor Kay

"A chance discovery from zomato and a big success. Service was excellent, the food very nice, with a free unusual choices. the Japanese steam boat was..."

Stu McKenzie

"A cute little japanese place. Came here today with high expectations but was left feeling disappointed with the food. It was nice, but nothing that..."

Marcella

"Wonderful service, amazing food. Very affordable. What really set it apart was the atmosphere in the actual restaurant. Lovely ambient..."

Ricky Jack

"Quiet little place that me and my friend had found. The crispy pork was very good as well as their spicy chicken. Would definitely go there again :)..."

KC

"Mui located in a very quiet area close to botany junction, we wouldn't find this place without my friend's recommendation. This place is spacious and..."

LLK

"Great atmosphere, peaceful and quiet place for a dine out after a hectic day of work. Food was tasty and fresh. Service was extremely..."

Eu Jian Tok

"Wow, just wow. Totally blown away, in Auckland you can find excellent Japanese food but it will cost you. At mui it's cheap, especially considering..."

Sean Appleby

"Yum!!! Came here a few weeks ago and their bento box was so delicious and filling and I really enjoyed their Japanese tea, would come back here again..."

Hannah K

"Mui was interesting and not like your other usual Japanese restaurants. Many of their dishes were prepared with different combinations of ingredients..."

Extra Boon

"Great atmosphere, food and..."

Annette Gledhill

"chicken teriyaki was amazing. very good service and they even gave us a free miso soup on v-day. very pleased about that. the green tea ice cream was..."

John

"Good food, good restaurant. A little bit far from city center. And I regret they are no Japanese workers..."

Mathias Hugfreudy

"Very good food. One of the best restaurant is..."

Kong Min Sung

"Really good food and beautiful indoor environmentsWhere you can eat a good..."

Justin.kim

"Awesome food..."

Minju Jang

"Good place and very kind. And..."

Kyaz84

"Good placeGood priceGood..."

Adrian Jang

"Brilliant meal divine food. We recommend tge yum yum prawns, seaweed salad and any of the box meals. I had the spicy pork it was perfect. Definitely..."

Etomia Wilson

"The service was great and the setting was just delightful. I really enjoyed the tofu dinner set. So much yummy fresh..."

Nicole Schaer

"Great restaurant to dine out. The menu is kind mixing of Korean and Japanese food. The fried chicken was great. The food portion was larger than I..."

Qun Xia

"Food quality is very good. Appreciate how the chef went to our table, after food was delivered, to ask if the saltiness is to our liking? Pricing is..."

Kathrine

"We decided to go somewhere closer than going to town and it did not disappoint. Lovely waitress, nice food and a good atmosphere. My picky 3 year old..."

M Sultan

"A nice hidden gem. Their fried chicken is really good. Yum Yum prawn is on a salty side. Volcano rolls presentation is 10/10 but the taste is 4.5 or..."

Greg Tsai

"Had lunch here. We had the chicken karaage with citron ponzu sauce, chicken paitan ramen and chicken katsu nabe. Everything was so delicious. The..."

praveena ~

"Great food with good service. One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Bit pricy..."

Travis Timms

"Good food, nice ambience, service is average but overall worth a visit if looking for some Japanese food out East. With regards to a previous review..."

Abby A

"Loved our meal and service tonight. Volcano Roll was delish! Looking forward to our next visit..."

Saua and Trish Leaupepetele

"Good taste and good for family gathering dinner place. Back in here again (18/05/2021). Still good place for dinner. But have to be patience with..."

Sebastian Lee

"My whānau and I love this place, we go nearly once a month if jot more! Beautiful kai and service. Never disappoint!! 😊 our #1 go..."

Kaira Witeri

"Our go-to restaurant after Sunday mass if we feel like having Japanese food for lunch. Great-tasting food & friendly..."

Mike Parcon

Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.

81/100 (5211 ratings)

Angus Beef & Cheese w Slaw

"There were a lot of Christmas parties going on but we were still able to find a table with a water view. The staff was very friendly and worked hard..."

Ted Robinson

"Me and my parents all enjoyed nice foods with wonderful atmosphere! Especially waitress was so kind who recommended spinachy pizza and it was also..."

Jinsue Kim

"Huge local tap list, Amazing staff. Incredible harbor view. Mini bowling on site! Decent flat bread..."

Greg Close

"What a great atmosphere downtown Auckland! There’s tons of room for everybody to sit and have a fantastic view of the harbor. Great food and beer..."

Tristan

"Popped in for a few rounds and some seafood. Busy Friday night. Great views of the Viaduct. Food was delicious. Ordered the seafood platter at $98,..."

Jeanie M

"Amazing service, patient staff and the food was so good :) My fav was the pizza, adding balsamic vinegar over the top was chefs kiss to me :D and..."

Rosa

"Met a Conference group there for function. Excellent food options provided. Beautiful presentation and taste. Very well coordinated with resupplies..."

Dawn Hendrick

"Amazing location on the Auckland Viaduct with spectacular water and boat views. Very busy and vibey atmosphere (even on a Wed) with a mini tenpin..."

Haydi Foster

"Had a groovy vibe with excellent service and food! The atmosphere is perfect for a weekend party night. Had the meat lovers pizza and it was..."

Pula Panamgama

"The view from the top of the restaurant is great. This place is usually full booked, it’s better to book your table rather than just walk..."

Douangtavanh Kongphaly

"The perfect spot to soak in the sunshine and watch the sunset on or near the balcony. Had the smashed beef burger in brioche bun which was tasty and..."

Helen Joe

"The fish burger was honestly the best fish burger I’ve ever eaten!! It was so delicious I can’t even explain. It had the most crispy batter and..."

Joe F

"Popped in for the weekday burger and beer deal. $30 for a burger and a beer. Good beer! Pilsner was lovely! The beef burger was great. Good amount of..."

Ben Kennell

"We held our DSV Christmas Function at Dr Rudi's on Friday. Awesome experience for the team. Perfect location overlooking the boats at the viaduct...."

Tom Rusher

"Great food despite being a bar. Spicy chicken burger had a good kick to it and fries cooked and seasoned well. Food came out quickly despite it..."

Semesi

"A good spot overlooking the Viaduct harbour. Warm service. Nice Savig blanc. Unfortunately my lamb rib was burnt. Pizza was mediocre. Oysters were..."

Roseline Moo

"Where shall I begin? I am obsessed with Dr. Rudi’s! From the view to the food and cocktails, it’s definitely a must-try! We had the Summer Salad,..."

Malina Swanepoel

At Bangkok

81/100 (1400 ratings)

Sizzling Crying Tiger

Tuk Tuk Chicken Wings

Spicy Sizzling Beef Stir Fry with Steamed Rice

"I thought I would be doing a bad review but I was wrong.Delivereasy took 2 hours to arrive for my order, delivery is free if over $25. The..."

Tony Ma

"Cozy restaurant nestled in the heart of Kingsland. Impressively extensive menu consisting of entrees, curries, sizzling plates, salads, pad thais and..."

Oksana Zhang

"What a lovely meal this was! From the welcoming and enthusiastic service, to the flavorful food, this meal left us with full and content bellies...."

Alma Eats

"So last Sunday I checked out @Bangkok Restaurant. I haven’t been to this restaurant before as Kingsland is not my local area but I was given an..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"What an amazing place. We were here came here last night and order a massamun, green curry and pad Thai. Amazing food amazing service and amazing..."

Payu Sudarak

"The service on weekends is not good. Unsure whether this is a common issue as have only been once. The food was very good and authentic, the spicy..."

William Van Roosmalen

"Came here for a surprise birthday BYO and will be back again. They accommodate to big groups (we were about 15 pax), have a good corkage price and a..."

Ana

"Pad thai is to die for here! Cute little intimate place, nice and quiet. Quirky decor and everyone loves a good BYO! Staff were lovely. Love the..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Lovely meal, I ordered the green curry (chicken) and rice. Was delicious and filling, didn’t really need the mixed platter between the two of us...."

Sydney

"Nice Thai restaurant! Only been here once but definitely would go again. Service was excellent, the staff was very friendly and helped with..."

Cammy L

"I like and I LOVE! Don’t be fooled by the ridiculously cheap pricing for their food. It’s also so delicious!! I had their chicken pad Thai and it..."

Annie Wilson

"Awesome place, great vibe and great food! Truly value for your money! We went here for a quick Friday night dinner and I would suggest booking a..."

Marie Ku Maureen Ceniza

"One of the best pad Thai’s in Auckland and so reasonably priced! Also love the ugly puffy roti - so delicious! Def give it a try! Used to live down..."

Lizzie

"I can recommend the stir fry chicken with cashews, it is very good!! Delicious flavours of sauces, fresh vegetables, meat and a glass of wine......."

Maree Brogden

"This cute little restaurant in Kingsland serves some really nice Thai food. The spicy chicken fried rice and stir fried garlic chicken were both very..."

Mmmfood

"Went here for my birthday on a Friday night. Space is cosy. Everybody enjoyed their meals, unfortunately the dish that I wanted wasn’t available..."

Natasha Watson

"Fast service ( phone order)Friendly staffWicked food good size portions Ate chicken and vegetarian pad Thai, basil rice, some tofu..."

Pick&Mix

"Delicious food and such a great price! The wait staff were lovely, very helpful despite the pressure. No wonder it was so busy. Booking is a good..."

Liz Bradley

"Amazing! Ordered from UBEREATS and was very happy with the service.The prawn cakes tasted amazing and paired so well with the sweet plum sauce...."

Hungry Nomster

"Tasty, affordable, friendly staff and BYO... What more could you want in a restaurant??!!?? I've been here a few times for dinner and also had take..."

Sian Wichman

"Got takeaway from here about 5 times in the last month.Food is cooked quickly.Food tastes Amazing.The chefs are not afraid to create..."

Tim Shnaider

"One of my favorite Thai restaurant right now ! I have been there three times in one week! Hahaha the service is excellent , and even ordering take..."

Amanda Jenkins

"Service: very accommodating and nice servers.Service is so far for a thai restaurant, very impressively fast actually. Very. Very. Impressive...."

Liksya

"We have almost got wrong order through UberEATS but as soon as we called the restaurant, they fixed it up straight away. That was second time we had..."

Jason Park

"Mmm probably the nicest thai food in town! Got this delivered tonight by UberEATS and was not disappointed. I would recommend the ugly roti !!..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Very friendly staff. Love the ambiance of the restaurant. The food we ordered (a variety of things as we were a big group) was very delicious and..."

Nidhi

"The food here is amazing, have visited the place more than 3 times in the last couple of months. Love the consistency with their menu. Service is a..."

Food Reviewer

"So many times I have been here and they never let me down.For starts we had chicken cashew nuts and green curry with some antry Checked..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Catered for 10 people perfectly. We ordered a vegetarian fried rice, vegetarian cashew nuts stir fry, 2 chicken pad Thai, one duck red curry, roti,..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"I can see why this place is so popular now! I finally came here tonight for dinner and loved it. Unlike other more traditional Thai restaurants,..."

Charlene Weaver

"One of the best Thai takeways and definitely cheap eat in Auckland! The staff are so friendly and onto it too. Such reasonable prices and you even..."

Erin Berryman

"This place is awesome! We arrived to what we thought would be a late dinner but being so small, it was full! A good sign as the food must keep happy..."

Mia

"If you want to get seats here either book or go early. The place is small so fills up very quickly and it gets really busy during peak meal..."

I_like_pickles

"Mmm @bangkok. Came here for a quick dinner after a thai massage. It was busy but luckily they had a seat for us. We ordered a mixed platter, green..."

Joanne Chiang

"I had my 21st birthday dinner here on the 2/11/16. I chose this restaurant because of its cosy atmosphere, dim lighting, delicious food and good..."

Alexandrea Maxwell

"Words cannot express how good the food is here. My partner and I took his parents out for dinner here and everyone agreed it was the best thai they..."

KG

"Would've gotten a 5/5 if we were provided all required cutlery (no knives) and also water (staff were too busy to pay attention to us..."

Rohit Victor

"Easily my most favorite place to go for Thai food in Auckland I've found so far. I've been here a handful of times and have never felt anything other..."

Janelle Brown

"Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food is authentic Thai compared to other Thai restaurants in Ponsonby. Will definitely come back and try the..."

Terence Ng

"This is my absolute fave Thai joint in Auckland. The food comes out quickly and tastes amazing. The staff are always friendly and very cooperative..."

NCC1701

"Great cheap food - this is one of the best cheap eats I've been to in Auckland! This little restaurant is situated in the heart of..."

Jaya Soma

"Amazing delicious and fresh Thai food. Great atmosphere and service. Byo. And our meal came to $46 for two!! An absolute Auckland gem! Highly..."

Gemma

"Came here for the first time as not an area we usually visit.Atmosphere : 4.5Service : 5 excellent serviceFood: 4.5We..."

Ronald Tan

"Great fast service and great pricing for the dishes. Super close to home, so we are regulars here. I would recommend the Massaman curry and the roti..."

Alix

"Best Thai food I have ever had anywhere in the world!!! Highly recommend the duck rice and steamboat Tom yum soup! Service is fantastic and the staff..."

Perthperspective

"Cool little Thai restaurant in Kingsland, snug and humble. Lively atmosphere and always crowded - Partly due to the fact that it's quite a narrow..."

L.E.N.S

"YUMMM! We ordered chicken Panang curry, 3 flavoured chicken (basically sweet and sour batter) and spring rolls! Everything was..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Very reasonable prices, fast service and delicious food. I had Beef nam tok and it was delicious - lots of herbs and complex flavors. Could've done..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"We came around 9pm. This restaurant falls under the metro top 100 cheap eats . The seating was a little tight but the food was worth every cent..."

Sonia

"Love this for a cheap and amazing thai restaurant! Atmosphere is really cute (think hipster-y) and, staff are lovely and service is always great...."

Kezia Lynch

"Say no mas to the ridiculously priced and not so tasty ponsonby byos. The massamun curry here is off the hooks! Satisfaction guaranteed dishes but..."

Han

"Great atmosphere...friendly staff, tasty food and reasonable prices. Really enjoyed our evening here. The Pad Thai and Chicken Satay was yummy,..."

Cat

"I think this is the ultimate Thai byo in Auckland. Food so fresh and amazing quality for the price. They are really patient with large rowdy groups..."

A

"Absolutely the BEST Thai in Auckland on so many levels. Small with a great atmosphere. curries, pad thai, fish and entrees are all delicious with..."

WWW.KINGOFCHEATMEALS.COM

"Not a typical Thai restaurant, cozy and buzzing vibe with friendly services. The food was tasty. My friend and I love the art pieces on the..."

Thanya

"Great food and really good sized portions, only issue we had with takeaways was the good old parking in Kingsland but the food was great and we will..."

Michael Coup

"Great place to come get a taste of Thai. Tasty, filling and a good cheap eat. Restaurant is cosy and was buzzing with life. Some cool artwork on the..."

Isi

"Punchy flavours and buzzing vibe. The dishes pack a punch -but not so much that the spice level is unbearable. Yay, a Thai place..."

Hungusmcfatty

"@Bangkok is seriously one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever been to.The atmosphere here is very cozy and inviting, servers are..."

Jessica Harris

"I go here anytime I want thai food (which is alot). So many different dishes to choose from and the portions are a great size! And don't let the size..."

Tyler Nehring

"The food is consistent. I have only ever had takeaways. Service is usually quick and the food pricing is good. Salads are very small in portion. The..."

Brandy Jenkins

"We went on a busy Friday night. Place was packed. I had ordered the beef cashew which was really good. I had asked for some chilli but the waiter had..."

Shell

"The food is just so good, cheap and the staff are always so lovely :) Definitely one of my favourites, hats off to these guys their killing it!..."

Libby Jane

"Entree & main for two = $32! Very reasonable for portion sizes... I asked for Thai hot & the provided the right kind of heat (not just toned it down..."

Manda Little

"Been meaning to come here for a while now and pleasantly surprised at hoe good the food and service was. We had a wide variety of starters..."

Russel Dias

"Always a fan of Thai food so this place was a must. The service was friendly and polite. The menu has a good variety of options, should be something..."

HJ

"Been wanting to go here for sooo long. And I was not disappointed! It was a full house when I arrived and one waiter on and he was so welcoming and..."

Laura Ransome

"Def 5/5. Good potions. Great taste & great taste.... Authentic alrite Very cosy setting. Were well satisfied. Taste is super. Will definitely go..."

Henry Patel

"Always a good time. Great food. Never late. Consistent quality. Top service. My favourite thai in..."

Arliah

"Fresh, delicious, friendly and well priced! First time i've eaten there, and we absolutely loved it. The panang curry & stir fry we're delicious, and..."

Sam Collins

"Have only ever been here for take-out, it is great, cheap and fast Thai food. I love how cheap their mains are and almost prefer the smaller serving..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Three of us dropped in on a Friday night for dinner. I like what they have done with the interiors apart from a mismatch of tables and chairs. It was..."

Kaushik Shekar

"Have come in on a Friday night, really busy, atmosphere is quite squished however nice service so far, when they finally got over lol. The entrees..."

Anahera

"Super yummy food, a little on the packed side but quick turnover. Staff seemed a little flustered with the crowd but friendly enough and competent..."

Kataraina Godfery

"Quick fast and yummy thai food.... We ordered stir fry peanut sauce chicken, sizzling crying tiger with beef, the beef massaman curry and 2 portions..."

SS

"Been there twice and it does not disappoint! Service was fast and food was tasty. The curries there were really good, same goes with the stir fry...."

Bettina Tran

"Cheap, quick and tasty - definitely the place to go if you're craving for some good honest Thai food out of the city. The server was quick, efficient..."

Adeline

"Have been here a couple of times now to eat in and the service and food has been fantastic. (Two of my friends said its the best Thai they've had in..."

Nat G

"Updated Sept 2015:This is one place that open till late! And I really thank @Bangkok for the great food and ambiance. (Still offering great..."

Yusoff Kamal

"I've been to @Bangkok a few times already and the quality and taste of their food never fails to be anything but tasty and delicious. Today my..."

Jay

"Wow, what an awesome experience it was to dine here! My partner and I love our Thai food, and this hidden gem is hands down the best Thai..."

TJ

"Took my work colleagues here for dinner and absolutely enjoyed it! The food came out pretty quick, especially for a booking of 10 on a Saturday..."

Arn Ciizzle

"This restaurant is exactly what you expect, its cute, non pretentious and very reasonable. The service is great and the food is fresh and delicious...."

Britt Manning

"They've gone for a proper Bangkok theme here, as opposed to just a generic Thai one...The food here is very authentic and extremely tasty...."

Dean Cornish

"Great food, fast and super friendly service. Thai food packed with fresh flavour and spice!! Have visited twice, eaten in and take out, both times..."

Sarah

"It has never been my thing to talk about food in terms of value for money as great food is great food in my point of view, doesn't matter if it's $15..."

Shirley Liew

"I went to @Bangkok with a large group for a BYO dinner. The staff recommended that we get a few things to share but due to allergies and food..."

Rebecca Smith

"My favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland, hands down! Service is always fast and the staff are friendly, always with a smile on their face and are..."

YellowBlankets

"If you're bored with your local Thai same samey ness, try this place for the real deal - absolutely bursting with fresh flavours. We loved the beef..."

Cheap Eats

"Incredible food. Wow! The service was fast and polite. A great price for top tier food! Cannot recommend it..."

Ben Kennell

"The fried fish here was so good I had to come back the second time! Also highly rate the ugly puffy roti (so fluffy and flavourful). Love the team..."

Elaine Ang

"Awesome duck red curry. Had pineapple and lychee in it which caught me off guard but surprisingly worked! Seating is limited as the place is quite..."

James Corcoran

"The food was nice. Recommend trying their deep-fried chicken. Pad Thai and raw prawns were okay. I don't recommend trying their deep-fried fish as..."

mjn205

"I wasn’t supposed to eat here, I was just dropping the kid to my wife who planned to eat. I had a function with free food elsewhere. But while we..."

Lee Macdonald

"The place has amazing Thai food and atmosphere. Been twice with my family and loved it. Took a bit long for food to come out one of the times but..."

Sam Farid

"Fresh food, great service! The team here really look after you. The fresh ingredients show in all the food, we got the whole fish and the fried..."

Kayc Hilihetule

"The food was awesome! Will definitely be back. It gets a bit noisy though. Couldn't hear myself think. If you have kids then go..."

Ellie Y

"I thought I would be doing a bad review but I was wrong. Delivereasy took 2 hours to arrive for my order, delivery is free if over $25. The..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

"Beautiful food. Never fail to impress. Always got something innovative. Very busy on Friday and Saturday. Recommended to book in advance. And the..."

Willie Nguyen

Korean Bbq Buffet

Korean BBQ & Stew Buffet

Pork Backbone With

Pork Bone Stew with Potatoes

Hot Food

Beef La Ribs

Udong Soup

Kimchi with Pork Soup

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Love coming to this restaurant with the selection of raw meat and sauces to cook with side of deep fried chicken pieces.This is one of my..."

ZaniBani

"My family loves coming here. The staff are really nice. This korean bbq has the best meats, i have been to others but the way they marinate their..."

O

"It was great, you know its good when everyone eats and there no talk lol, chicken was on point and theyre perfect price for there buffet, friendly..."

Cris Taufetee

"Decided to try this bbq Buffet as we have been to a Few. This one Has a Very good Meat selectIon compared to others and Also Kept Well stocked...."

Bean

"Having dinner with my partner and friends in Korean BBQ Buffet. Pork belly and beef ribs are my favourite meat in Korean BBQ. So I ate too much them...."

I'm A Foodie

"Was quite a fun experience with a group of friends. We were able to pick and choose what we wanted to cook. The side dishes were nice, but more..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"Came here at 11am on a weekday and it wasn't very crowded. Loved the marinated beef they had, but there wasn't a very big variety of food..."

Lisa Goh

"Love this place there meat is fresh well chopped and marinated , veggies are nice and clean love there deep fried chicken and the Korean decor is..."

Goodnewz112

"Arrived at 7:30pm to a spacious, hardly-full restaurant - maybe because it was a Thursday. We picked a random table and promptly sat down, without..."

Wendy

"Another happy meal for us! Diba Laila Razik ? 👍🏼 i can definitely recommend this to people who love pork and more pork! 😍 they have..."

Celani Atienza

"It was really good and staff was friendly in helping me despite I keep accidentally turning off the switch haha. Good range of meat and we ate so..."

Linda Wang

"The food at this place is really good. The staff are super friendly and their service is amazing. Their marinated chicken and classic pork belly is..."

Anthony Braxton

"The service was absolutely amazing, they were super friendly when I asked for some more lettuce and they refilled our water without us asking. The..."

Luieey.x0

"The price is good, and food is pretty good as well, it's probably the environment that made me gave such score. If you are looking for a cheap but..."

Evelyn

"First time here I came with my sisters. Price wise really good $22 pp dinner and really filling. Not much selection. Seating feels kind of too close..."

Trish H2

"The price was reasonable. Great choices of korean food. The ambience was wonderful.The staff though are not very friendly, just refilling the..."

Liksya

"Excellent value, decent variety.This all-you-can-eat $22 per person Korean BBQ buffet was delicious and offered a very good selection of..."

Phil H

"Love the service, the owners are super kind and friendly. Great selection of meat and vegetables and always a good time over a great Korean style..."

Jin Yun

"Pretty good value for money. Food was pretty good for such a great price. Simple place. Friendly and not in-my-face staff which I prefer especially..."

MoFoZed

"This is one of the best value-for-money Korean BBQ buffets I've had. I've been here a couple of times. Bookings are highly recommended as it's always..."

Y Anne

"Nice range of fresh beef, pork, chicken, and lamb for the BBQ grill. A few good pre-cooked side dishes to get you started. Not the fanciest, but..."

Michael Wells

"Friendly staff. Nice food very tasteful, we did not know what to do there. But as the saying goes 'when in Rome, do as the Roman's do' and ended up..."

Vanz Talisa

"Probably one of my favourite Korean BBQ restaurants. I love the selection and variety they have. It's cheap as well, especially at lunch times...."

I_like_pickles

"Only been here once with a couple of new friends. Food isn't too bad. A lot of variety. It was my first time in a Korean BBQ place where you have to..."

Marggie Pascua

"Korean BBQ buffet! For $20 per person it's great value for money! Great selection of various meats and cooked and side dishes. I..."

Kelly

"This is my favourite spot when I'm super hungry. $20 buffet is unbeatable. Good selection of meats, the marinade chicken and lamb are my faves. If..."

Taryn Kitchen

"An awesome dining and all you can eat Korean buffet bbq experience! Being a korean foodie, I was generally happily overall when we dined in last week..."

Sofia

"Really good value for money. An all you can eat authentic Korean barbecue in the heart of Auckland city. $20 per head is a decent price for..."

Anna Broxham

"If you really crave meat, korean bbq, this is your final destination in CBD. Their food is hygienic and mostly fresh and their meat range is..."

Issie

"Excellent restaurant. Pretty good value at $20 per person considering that it's all you can eat. The food was good quality with a variety of meats..."

Heidi Chapman

"I really love korean bbq. Went here for the first time yesterday because our usual Korean bbq resto closed already. I did not regret spending my $20..."

Joanna Marie Francisco

"For $20 dollar all you can eat Korean bbq this is definitely the place. The spicy pork is delicious and they have all the necessary sides for a..."

Jamez Hill III

"I love this place! If I was in town and wanted my stomach full to my desire I'll come to this place. I love Korean BBQ so this is like heaven to..."

Melissa May Tauch

"Great food and is our favorite Korean BBQ place, sad to see they have stopped serving lunch Mon to Thu though.Please consider opening for..."

Andy Leung

"I'm a fan of Korean BBQ , I really enjoyed the variety in Veges and meat/squid they had to offer, The price per head was very cheap for all you can..."

Talei Kidd

"I have been to this place more than a couple of times and love the food!!This place is great to cater a group of 20 people. (YOU do need to book..."

Yusoff Kamal

"If you are expecting a fancy Korean restaurant that has a large variety of choices then this is probably not for you. This place is a simple and..."

Vicky

"Nothing quite like a good unlimited korean bbq! There's quite a few selections of meats which was good, but when eating at a Korean restaurant You'd..."

L ?

"Came here a few days ago with a group of 9. They had seats for a Saturday night however seats filled up fast. Not sure if the meats were fresh but..."

Jean Lee

"This place is amazing. The sweet chilli sauce is great and the meat is to die for. You cook your own meat at whatever temperature you want and have..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"Love this place. The food was good and the service is also great for a busy place.Sure, they don't smile but hey, they get the job done..."

Sheila Putri

"Everything was good worth what you pay downside is just it was way too hot had to keep stepping out to get fresh air! Over all amazing :) yum food!..."

Jess

"We came to Korean BBQ Buffet on Saturday for a casual dinner with friends. We all went for their $20 buffet. They offer BYO wine here and sell a..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I really really like this place. It makes me so happy. $18 for lunch and $20 for dinner and unlimited food?? I am in. I am so in! There was a time..."

MissEstherZ

"Great stuff. Been coming here for years The chicken wings are a good bonus. It's simple nothing too fancy. Other than that it's..."

Tony Ma

"It's a decent Korean BBQ place with selections of frozen and marinated meat. Unlike some other places I've never had stomach pain the day after..."

YellowBlankets

"Make sure you don't wear fancy dress and it gonna smell . Haha but all the food was FOODELICIOUS. Highly..."

Foodelicious

"Many of my friends like this place not only because of their different various of food but also the flavour and quality of the meat. The pork..."

Daniel Wang

"(Visited on 27 November 2023, reviewed on 9 December 2023) This is a great place for Korean BBQ with family and/or friends in Auckland. Despite the..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"$35 each included EVERYTHING, BBQ, Hotpot, Drinks. Everything is clean and good quality. Service is also great! Worth..."

Chanut W.

"Price $35 including Bbq & hot pot. The restaurant is quite small, so booking in advance is highly recommended. Staff were friendly and helpful. There..."

mjn205

"Worth of the month. BBQ Meat is fresh. Cooked food is nice as well. Friendly..."

Oliver H

"My first time here for BBQ and Hot pot at $35 will definitely coming back highly..."

Andy Superteen

"I went this place again and surprised by the changes they made. First, they have those delicious fruit salad which is great as a dessert, second,..."

Hyunwook Park

"Best Korean bbq I’ve ever tried before. Deserves 10 stars. Everything is freshly prepared and the servers are very helpful and quick to clean up..."

Nathalie Hatulan

"My first time trying korean bbq, was an amazing experience because I love soups and bbq. The only issue is that all the rest fills with steam from..."

Claudia Minerva Valencia

"Korean BBQ was very average, but soup dishes were really tasty. Service was excellent such kind and friendly..."

Russ Wilson

"This place is awesome! You get excellent value for your money and won't be disappointed. The buffet style works and greatly reduces the time needed..."

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Saint Alice

79/100 (1008 ratings)

Tempura Bluff Oysters

Kiwi Tacos

Oyster Mcmuffins and Pork Crackling

Scallops with Angel Hair

Margherita Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza

"First time visiting and would def visit again! The staff were super friendly, fast, and the food came out super quickly. Had the prawn pizza,..."

Lyla

"A very wet afternoon I found my self at a loss on where to eat. Many trips to the neighbouring Dr Rudis I have noticed the place but never ventured..."

Flippynz

"The view from our seating of the outside viaduct area was amazing - especially with the sun! The food was also great. Can't think of anything better..."

Renie

"Lazy Sunday and in need of a cocktail, Saint Alice you delivered. The food was even better. Notable standouts were the pork and the steak. The gravy..."

Amindha Fernando

"Went for my friends birthday and had so much fun!! We got the truffle friends a salad and the small sharing chicken and everything was great. To top..."

Rita Hababa

"Dined here for a birthday dinner and the ambience and food was delicious! Was nice to experience fine dining for once. This place knows how to cook..."

Kirsten

"View is..."

Charlotte

"What an amazing place, we were served by Cameron who made us some excellent cocktails and was full of knowledge and conversation. The place was right..."

Lewola16

"My viaduct fave.I started coming here for the $1 oyster happy hour.But stayed for the great food and amazing view.Their food menu..."

Chan Can Eat

"Came here for my birthday on a Friday night, didn’t have the option to reserve a table or make a booking so understood that I might not get a..."

Rita

"Got the woodfired steak, oyster muffin, pork crackling and bone marrow. Enjoyed the muffins and crackling the most. Oyster is nicely deep fried and..."

J Eats

"I went there with my friends, ordered the fried chicken, and was good, the taste of the pork turned out as a bit of disappoinment. Ordered couple of..."

Vincent Fang

"Best restaurant in the viaduct with amazing food and a spectacular view and environment! You MUST MUST MUST get the fried oyster McMuffins 😍🤤..."

Grace

"My new favourite place in Viaduct. Went there on a Monday night, group of 4 and I loved it. The service was impeccable and food delicious...."

BelaIna

"We came here for a 21st birthday dinner for 20 and ordered several small and large share plates and some sides: crispy pork crackling, smoked bone..."

Doris Ma

"Saint Alice, a new and buzzing rooftop eatery/ dancefloor (they have a life dj) is a place to check out! The perfect place and menu for friends to..."

Mashed_Potato

"It was not the first time we’d been there, but this time we went for their $1 oysters! It was a shame that they couldn’t offer any bluffs that..."

Ericwhan

"Visited Saint Alice on a busy Saturday night and the place was buzzing with good vibes. We had a table of 6 for drinks without a reservation and the..."

Jenny Da

"Came here with some girlfriends for a catch up dinner and drinks. Saint Alice is easier to get seats than Dr Rudy. We ordered their pork crackling,..."

Dxlche

"Really nice place in the area with good and quick service. It was really busy on weekend afternoon especially closing time for happy hours of $1..."

Tanz

"GREAT PLACE FOR A DRINK & A BITE TO EATSaint alice is a roof top restaurant/bar in the viaduct. The ambience is great during an evening..."

Wizyb

"Ended up coming here for a friend's going away party. There was probably about 30 of us that took up about 4-5 tables but we had plenty of space and..."

Sherrie

"Such good vibes here for a drink on a sunny afternoon and the $1 oyster happy hour is the best deal ever! The oysters are massive, fresh and..."

Lizzie

"Went with my wife for oysters& a drink. Great atmosphere & service. We only had oysters $ a couple drinks but it was great value for money...."

Chris St Bruno

"Had to come here as it’s the same owners as Dr Rudi’s... great atmosphere and of course gorgeous views.We ordered some small plates to share..."

Donna&Shane

"First time took my mother & sister to eat here. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant, beautiful view & quick service. Staff were very friendly. Food..."

Lisa Spencer

"Fantastic food and amazing view. Although the portions for the large share is a bit smaller than what I had expected, the taste exceeded my..."

Farah Karim

"We had lunch at St Alice yesterday and for the most part it was superb, the food delicious, the staff attentive and the fitout really nice. The only..."

Maree

"The level of service was okay , most staff were friendly. Food was ok, but the oysters weren't fresh at all. It wasn't worth $38 for 6 oysters that..."

Nathan

"Want to go Brewery. No open Had a drink here instead. Expensive but you get what you get for with the 29 dollar jug right by the sea. Views great...."

Tan Qi Yong

"We came here for a drink. It's a great option for catching up with friends. Nice view over the viaduct. The Zeffer red apple 🍎 cider was..."

Christine Andrews

"Youthful young scene, has beautiful view being on the 2nd floor. Very attentive service and helpful. Highly..."

LT Trinh

"Great food and lovely atmosphere. The staff are also very friendly. There are lot of sharing plate options, typical spend here would be..."

sampath varma

"My daughter and I meet for our monthly catch-up, and we had a lovely time. Relaxed and professional service, beautiful setting, and the pizza we..."

Rachael Weaver

"Great date or brunch with friends spot. A must go for those visiting Auckland. Beautiful views of the viaduct on a sunny day. Delicious cocktails..."

Grace Murphy

"Nice bar, restaurant. You go upstairs and have a brilliant view into the harbor. These place is very friendly and they have a great menu card. We..."

Lars Mitteneder

"Easy walk from transport station. Amazing views of the viaduct. The food was delicious, we got pizzas and sharing platters. The staff were very..."

Lana Signal

"You might reserve a table via their website. I appreciate we get a good view table. The food is excellent. Highly..."

Rayxon Toh

"In Auckland for the weekend & wanted to eat at the Viaduct. They accommodated my request to have a water view, much appreciated! So pretty & a great..."

Kerry Peacock

"A favourite go to spot on a sunny day or a clear night! Delicious food and drinks, the staff are really attentive and the view is..."

Victoria Piggott

Botswana Butchery - Auckland, Nz

79/100 (2890 ratings)

Ribeye on the Bone at Botswana Butchery

Shoulder of Lamb with Sides the Dish Is Ample for Three People

Oyster

Lamb

Crispy Skin Snapper Fillet

Freshly Shucked Market Oysters

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for a birthday dinner and got one of the best services we've experienced! Loved the food (too full to stand up in the end) and even got..."

Johna

"Not bad, great location, meals were..."

Ben Elliot

"BOTSWANA BUTCHERY, you heard it here first. It was excellent customer service , felt like I was treated like the Queen of England. The first..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Nice location on the wharf, all the meat dishes were great, a little pricey..."

Jade

"Went here for a work function and loved it so much I had to come back to have it again. Amazing menu, everything is fresh and tastes wonderful with..."

R & A

"It is fine dining and food was nice, first time here and the staff is very helpful and did attend to our needs, table of 9. Dishes are nicely..."

Michelle. N

"Had the best steak of my life at this restaurant. I still think about it. It had the most amazing melt in your mouth flavour and didn't have the..."

Angie

"Came here for lunch with the family and I got the Botswana Fried Chicken. The chicken was cooked so well and came with potato puree, chicken jus and..."

Karina

"Wonderful seating arrangements.. especially the outdoor seating.. excellent bar.. and the steaks are super yummy.. done to perfection.. staff can be..."

Arun John

"Came here for Father’s day with my family and family friends for lunch. My meal was delicious and was presented quite nicely as well, my virgin..."

Yana Petrenko

"Service is fantastic - attentive and not overbearing. The food was pretty good, we had the salmon tartare to start, followed by steak and scallops...."

Chomnomnom

"Friendly staff and incredible food! My fiancé and I booked here for a little engagement dinner celebration and the food was just what we wanted!..."

Jessica Whitten

"Went for a birthday dinner with some friends.Very nice atmosphere with a very good inner design, lights and music.The shell crab, the eye..."

João Plácido

"We had our firm's Christmas function hereIt was a fabulous nightHad what was almost a private room upstairsThe champagne..."

Glenn Town

"My dinner started with selection of bread, followed by rack of lamb, finishing with a chocolate fondant. What I like about Botswana Butchery is that..."

Sherry Oh

"We came here as a big group... lovely restaurant great location/views.Awesome selection to choose from:We started withBreads..."

Donna&Shane

"next time I'm back in nz. this is the first place I wana eat at! I ordered eggs bene with extra hashbrowns. and also got a mocha which the waiter..."

GreeneggsnHam

"Came here for dinner..Food was really nice. Service was great. The waiters paid so much attention to your needs. Great place, would definately come..."

Matimbaufwenuka

"Loved it , plenty of great options on the menu , I went with the 350gm Scotch cooked perfectly. The sides are sensational. Be sure to leave space for..."

Nick The Greek

"Espresso martinis are absolutely to die for! BUT had to wait about 40minutes for our table although we booked the table for particular time, then we..."

Anna Griffin

"I'd heard a friend raving about their menu and the buttermilk oysters in Queenstown so I was thrilled to discover there was another restaurant in..."

Jasmine

"i had only ever been here for cocktails before, but yesterday had peking duck and duck fat roast potatoes, and it was sooooo good 😍 couldn't fault..."

Becstasy

"I have wanted to try Botswana Butchery since it first opened in Auckland - but I haven't been back in the city so hadn't had the opportunity. Service..."

Rebecca

"Very few places make me universally smile after a meal! Our first visit to Botswana was an exceptional experience from the front house service, the..."

Ryan Wong

"Beautiful food with beautiful venue and service to match. The lamb is AMAZING (the leg of lamb to share) . Service is faultless, Always polite,..."

Tiffany Walker

"Standouts liver parfait, either one of the snapper, and eye fillet. Food tasted alright, not exceptional. Beautiful space with a romantic ambience;..."

Apple Tate

"This place has become our regular pre-ferry fuel up point. With impeccable service, an awesome wine list and a well excecuted menu, this place..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Astonishing taste of all dishes ordered, well prepared entrees and mains, great butchery selection, one of the best grills in Auckland. Full wine..."

Tanz

"Went for lazy sunday lunch. Service was on point. If you get a table facing the harbour, ferries will come and go so a bit of excitement for kids...."

Sanjesh Lal

"Went with work mates for a leaving party. Dinner was good. We had a selection at the table. The Hapuka steak was good with prawns. The eye fillet was..."

April

"Been 4 times, always enjoyed the food and the staff, very knowledgeable and helpfull. A bit pricey but very good quality and fresh food. The cellar..."

Brainless Foodie

"This place is not cheap, but if you want to treat your-self and somebody else with a very fancy and tasty dinner, then this is the right choice...."

Good Advisor

"Lunch with a view! You can enjoy your meal with the view of the port. I tried the sashimi, onion rings, chips and creamed corn, leek and cheese dish...."

Razelle Icaro

"The place is so warm and invitingGreat bar selection and some really nice wines The food menu has some rally nice optionsWe loved the..."

Globalfoodlover

Julian Sukmana Putra

"Stunning restaurant and wonderful service. Botswana butchery is head and shoulders above a lot of restaurants in Auckland. The dining experience is..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Whenever I get asked where my favourite restaurant in Auckland is I always say Botswana Butchery! The food is insane....and the service is amazing!..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Came here for a lovely dinner. Awesome location, beautiful interior and lovely meal! Had the scallops with pork croquettes to start and they were..."

Andrea Fernandez

"Very nice! Beautifully cooked eye fillet steak and the sides are fantastic. You must try their onion rings... Best ever. Will definitely be going..."

Ashley

"I had lunch here today with my girlfriends - incredible. Sat in the sun with a few bottles of Moēt, the food was divine. The service was superb. So..."

Caitlin Earl

"I really like this place but it is quite expensive (defiantly caters to the tourists) but my duck was cooked beautifully and I really enjoyed..."

Caroline Barrett

"Decided to try this place after a good review from a colleague. Came here after work on a Thursday with some friends. Ordered the entrée caramelised..."

Jacqueline L.

"Arrived at your restaurant for a family celebration, I was pleasantly greeted by every staff member who walked by, this is were the great vibe of..."

Phil

"Loovveee yes love this restaurant! Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and memorable. Decor and ambience of restaurant rich and..."

Celeste

"Pricey, but I adore the atmosphere and service here. The food is vibrant and wholesome, a great selection of NZ wine, and a very comfortable and..."

Kelly

"Meat... meaaaattt! A great menu but the steak and sauce is their specialty and they haven't let us down ever. Impeccable service either at the table,..."

Ryan The Lion

"I have heard great things about this place and the Queenstown sister restaurant has rave reviews but the two times I have visited here I have left a..."

Dan Norton

"I had the wagyu rump as a main and the mandarin cream cheese mousse for dessert. Overall the food was exquisite and the sides that we ordered for the..."

Jee Espino

"We enjoyed lovely food mid week while fairly empty. Unfortunately because it was quiet, the staff was more interested in chatting than keeping our..."

Helen

"Went here on a Sunday night. The setting is beautiful, really liked the old-style seating and large tables. The staff were very friendly and..."

Hannah

"You never fail me apart from getting my mushroom sauce order wrong sometimes. Perfect place to go. It is the only place I take my lovely girlfriend..."

Ghoulnz

"Fantastic restaurant! Wonderful staff, ambiance, decor and food! Really enjoyed everything about this place! The salt and pepper squid is to die..."

SarahWiklund

"I have eaten here before and enjoyed my meal. We arrived and the girl serving us was in a long conversation with a friend who may have worked there...."

Andre Cressy

"We went to this restaurant having had a good experience several years ago. All in all had a terrific meal. The service was great, although a little..."

Brendon Durey

"Always good service and good food. Love the atmosphere too. Lovely..."

M Hamadeh

"Its Ok went there late one night good food service staff were Ok I found the late night getting to and from my hotel a little on the scary , I found..."

Park Sleep

"Dinner for two - food was succulent and wine matched perfectly. The oysters as a starter were awesome, then a filet mignon with mushrooms along with..."

Franck Ridon

"Went here with my partner on a whim; we had read all of the mixed reviews and decided to try it out regardless.The food was amazing. My..."

Kyle Muir

"Really nice food - and worth what we paid. The drinks were great - my wife is pregnant so cannot have alcohol, so they made an amazing mocktail for..."

Chad Franklin

"Excellent food and ambiance. It was a busy Saturday evening and we had outstanding service esp from our waiter who was French. We could not fault..."

Halfaspoon Page

"This place was excellent from the minute we walked in the door we were treated like royalty. The food was outstanding and the waiting staff..."

Michael

"Went here for Xmas Eve dinner this year and was pleasantly surprised! Staff were all so welcoming and friendly - willing to make a joke and go the..."

Amy FM

"(Review from visiting Aussie) I've been to Botswana Butchery in Queenstown more than once & it's in my top 5 best restaurants of this type in the..."

Trevor Macleod

"Forget the old reviews - The staff here are really good!!! and the food was amazing!!! It was my partner's birthday (had not made this known when I..."

Phillip Kite

"$32 for a slab of tuna (sides are extra) so pretty expensive but the service was the best I've had in a long time. Love the big armchairs too. What a..."

Jen Hanton

"Botswana Auckland has been on my list of restaurants to try after a great experience in Queenstown 3 years ago. The dining room was beautiful and..."

Nicky J

"After dining at Botswana Butchery in Auckland various times in the last month I have to say that I am very confused about all the negative reviews..."

Emma Stenbeck

"My partner and I dinned at Botswana Butchery on a Friday night. We booked an early table (1830) so the restaurant was still reasonably quiet when we..."

Dave Gordon

"Despite the poor reviews which I read before making the reservation, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.Arrived on time but the table..."

Ian Wilson

"I have lived all over the world and I have spent way too much money in Resturants...The VIEW from Botoswana is the best in Auckland for..."

William Murdoch

"We ate here last night, and to be honest after all the bad reviews, wasn't sure what to expect.We were told the wait would be a half hour, so..."

Simon

"We took our Australian clients to the Botswana Butchery in the first week of opening and while not one to normally write reviews feel compelled to do..."

Wendy Williamson

"I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Botswana Butchery with a friend recently - it was a beautiful crisp day and we were warmed by the sun with views..."

Jane

"Took my family and by comparison had eaten at Jervois Steak House the week before. By comparison service was charming, efficient and attentive. A..."

Terry

"I've eaten here twice since it opened, and I am kind of surprised by the vehemency of these negative reviews.Overall I had a great time..."

Emma

"Make no mistake every part of this place is targeted at the deeper portion of the wallet. I however attended as guest so I did not have the curse of..."

JustOneMore

"Botswana Butchery near the Ferry terminal down town was our destination this freezing winters eve. It was a bit of a last minute thing making a..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"The food here is excellent and the atmosphere quite formal. It's not a cheap eat, but it's a great place to spoil yourself on a classy date in a..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I love having friends and family come visit from overseas as I get to take them to some of my favourite eateries that showcase some of Auckland's..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Botswana Butchery Auckland opened in late 2012. Riding on the success of the Queenstown restaurant, the fans were sure to follow. And they did. Not..."

Alistair Ross

"A few months ago I went to BB with two guests. The meal was superb, staff polite and good fun. A great night out. The bill was $430 , pricey but we..."

Stuart Dixon

"Great service, got a table ahead of booking time, food was great especially the onion rings, medium rear steak and the melt in your mouth lamb rack..."

Richard Kumar

"First time customer, greeted with a cleaver stuck on the glass door, clever and a standout matching the restaurants theme. The restaurant has a..."

Martin Ng

"We went here for a family dinner, the service and waiter were amazing! The sides and starters were delicious, highly recommend the gyoza. Everyone..."

Sarah K

"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. The lovely lady at the till even gave us an umbrella as we were leaving so we could get to our car..."

Tori Rogers

"Five full star reviews can allude to different scenarios. In this case, it means that I'm absolutely blown away by how good this restaurant was...."

Christopher Lai

"If you are looking for an amazing experience with your significant other or to spoil someone on a special occasion this is the place to take them...."

The Duvals

"Gorgeous spot, very chic, perfect for special occasions/office dinner & drinks. Second time going, partners birthday this time. Service was stunning..."

Nikki

"Did not try their main, only the soup. The French onion soup and creamy mushroom soup was good. The service staff was very attentive, warm and..."

Serena Yeo

"Food is fantastic - the chefs know their stuff. Steak is cooked to perfection, sides are drool-worthy and the selection of sauce is impressive! The..."

Georgia

"Loveliest dinner we had in Queenstown. Though my wife and I didn’t have a reservation, they kindly seated us in the private room with a fireplace...."

M Liu

"an exceptional meal with exceptional service. peking duck for starters was a personal favourite, as was the pork..."

Alice

"First time for my partner and I at this iconic restaurant on Auckland’s waterfront and a decadent lunch in store. We visited on a reasonably quiet..."

Sean O'Connor

"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. We came here to celebrate our daughters graduation and I am so pleased we did, everything was five..."

Shane Moore

"Great place to celebrate special occassions. Love their steaks,lamb and oyster. The lamb is cooked to..."

Rafael del Rosario

Seabreeze

Poached Eggs on Pide with Westmere Butchery Black Pudding Yumm

Smashed Beef & Cheese Burger

"Decent cafe with good variety of breakfast options, a dog friendly cafe with plenty of seating! The bharta eggs are delicious, as well as the..."

Lulu Smith

"A magical brunch cafe, definitely go here. Wicked food and service. Not a standard menu, there's always a third option. Cool atmosphere and a hot..."

Nayesha Mulholland

"Really trendy place with mostly outdoor seating. Great almond iced coffee and chai spice cake although I had to ask for it to be heated up...."

Lizzie

"Good coffee and delicious savoury brioche. Nice to sit outside in the sun and watch the world go by. Very close to fantastic walk around the..."

Camilla Dadson

"Delicious spot, a favourite of the locals - always good food and lovely staff (never impolite and ever so happy to make your experience better):..."

JM

"For many the name ‘Seabreeze’ evokes the best of summer; ocean views and warm summer sun mediated by a cooling breeze. With views overlooking the..."

Husk Creative

"We took our old friend who lives in the retirement village nearby .The owner , Brody , explained to us the interesting choices on the menu..."

Meng Tan

"The food was okay but the service was pretty underwhelming experience. It felt like everyone was 'too cool' and didn't bother with welcoming us or..."

Guvna

"Went here several times while back and am really shocked to see they're not a 5/5. Was super impressed - this place is probably one of my favourite..."

Ben Tutty

"Ordered the Bharta eggs - poached eggs, spiced aubergine puree, whipped yoghurt, chilli butter, and sourdough. And it was superb! A really..."

KT

"Ordered the Bone Marrow Burger and it was delicious! Would love to go try other items on the menu. Staff are friendly. Nice little cafe around the..."

Nik Kho

"What a great cafe - had lunch with four colleagues. We tried the bone marrow burger, pork belly, the wine , smoothies and coffee. The food was..."

Austin

"Super friendly and relaxed service, really tasty unique dishes, lots of seating, dog friendly. Feels like a real local chill vibes :) def recommend,..."

Emma Kostanich

"Perfect place to get your morning coffee and something to eat. We loved the filter coffees, sour dough toast and yummy breakfast burito. Dog..."

Ray C

"Love this place. Whenever in Auckland we make an effort to come to this suburban Cafe. Great food, fast service and fresh Seabreeze. That's life...."

Raunaq Bhogal

"Stopped here for breakfast and left ecstatic, the service is wonderful all the staff is so lovely and helpful. I had a flat white coffee, my sister..."

Stephanie Hansen

"Very lovely spot, we just got coffee and they had almond milk so I was happy. It gets the morning sun on outside tables. Has a cabinet full of food..."

alejandra Rosela

"Good small cafe, fairly priced with good food. Coffee is excellent, just can be a little cold inside during the peak of winter. Overall pretty worth..."

Mike G

"Delightful cafe for brunch and shoot the breeze 😝 The staff are great and friendly! specifically the dishes are well presented and comes quite..."

Leslie Lai

"Great place go with a friends Lovely kind friendly staff..."

Heather Fairley

"The coffee was good and the green juice is just lovely, but the coconut hotcakes were insanely..."

Rachel Cooper

"Lovely little corner Cafe. Staff are efficient and polite, food is amazing, and the interior is tastefully..."

Tomas Wade

"Best cafe around. Superb cabinet food and the menu selection is really interesting and delicious not just your bulk standard fare. Best scones ever..."

Ivanna Thomson

"Best coffee in Auckland thus far. Lovely local in Westmere. This little corner of Auckland is blessed with many little ‘providors’ of high..."

shaye chirotarrab

"hi 😁 my flat white 2day was the nicest coffee ive had in a long time, thank uuuu, Beth..."

Beth H

"Been here thrice and pleased each time with the level of service, good coffee and nice, fresh, imaginative..."

Florence Noble

"Love the cabinet food and coffee. Needs more..."

Richard

"Best breakfast I’ve had, potato’s, bacon, mushrooms, tomato’s, sourdough bread poached eggs highly recommended if in..."

Hurricane

"If I lived in Westmere the Seabreeze would be my local. Coffee was good and the vibe was just right for a Saturday morning. Warm, welcoming and great..."

Adrian Evans

"Tried items from their cabinet: Rueben sandwich and side salad fresh and tasty. My mid-week lunch was casual, unhurried and we could chat. On..."

Erixtuff

Reign & Pour

Stir Fried Beef Salad

Sirloin with Mash and Mushroom Saucd

Hand Cut Chips w Garlic Mayo

Slow Cooked Lamb and Catch of the Day

Moroccan Spiced Chicken

Mushroom Arancini Balls

Fish and Chips W

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Hazelnut

"Great place to stop by for a drink and/or a light meal. Good atmosphere. Highly recommend the fried calamari, which was super tender and well..."

Jerry Wong

"This place was quite busy, but we able to get a seat on a Friday night. Service was a little slow, but it was busy and when we got it, it was very..."

Key Man

"What a an amazing night at reign. Bartenders are super nice , the host was was really cool. They have managed to run a busy night with such ease. I..."

Abhishek Kalmankar

"Good food, great atmosphere, a bit slow service, took awhile to bring out food, pic shows fish and chip, it’s quite big..."

K

"Always enjoy coming here with great food and service🥰 Stir fried beef salad was very refreshing, beef was very..."

Michelle Cho

"Amazing service and food, great spot for lunch. Despite being very busy on a friday afternoon, all staff members were attentive and friendly, food..."

S Lau

"Amazing! Best steak sandwich I have ever had! Definitely recommend. Great service, prompt, friendly and the food comes out really fast. We went twice..."

Zoe McDonald

"From the moment you walk in Reign and Pour brings a solid upbeat and relaxed vibe. The staff are friendly and incredibly attentive. The food.... Oh..."

Cyndi Gibb

"A humbled man, I felt as if I had squandered my young life.. as if nothing was left to me. My parents and the members of my holistic healing group..."

Juan Oliver

"Impromptu stop whilst searching for food after a 9 hour flight from Singapore.. what can I say great beer, and superb food !! Well cooked, not your..."

Andy Saxby

"I was in a daze wandering down quay street, and suddenly.. as a moth drawn to the flame - I was driven towards reign and pour by what I can only..."

Lauren Davies

"Reign & Pour looked after our crew of 30 people and were bloody brilliant! All my interaction with them was done from Wellington and I took great..."

Libby Carson

"Menu range is great with something to suit everyone’s taste . The roast chicken with greens and mash was wholesome and tasty. Not often you find..."

Catherine Woodley

"We were very impressed with the food. Casual atmosphere, quite loud music. Bathrooms were spotless. Great location across from ferry building and..."

David Annabell

"We were looking for a place that could accommodate a fairly large group (~15 pax) and this place was one of the ones that could. There are entrances..."

Benedict Uy

"Great cocktails, excellent attentive service...The sauce for the crispy calamari was nice and..."

Andrew

"Busy lunchtime crowd. I was impressed with the cleanliness and rapid cleaning of tables of staff. Especially by the lass with the two-tone coloured..."

Cath Loves To Dance

J's Tea

77/100 (1029 ratings)

Golden Fried Pork on Rice

Black Pepper Crispy Chicken

Popcorn Chicken on Rice

椒鹽豬排飯

Original Milk Tea with Pearls

"Perfect late night dinner. Got the crispy pork on rice and it was flavourful. I especially love the sides they had. I had my kitchen which had..."

Chanara Ourng

"J’s Tea is absolutely underrated. I have been dying to go back ever since I went last year. It was so good that we promised to go back. I’m super..."

Alyssa

"Nice food and drinks. Portion size is very decent too. Our favourite is the fried pork cutlet, pork was tender, juicy and crisp. Salt and pepper..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Ordered from ubereats.Although the colour of the watermelon milk tea frightened me a little bit with how deep it was, the taste was..."

Emily

"Scrumptious comfort food. Always get it from ubereats, as the interior could be better at the restaurant. But overall great eats and drinks...."

Jenny Sheng

"I had so much good memories here. Always came here with friends when i was in uni, there were not much milk tea shop like nowadays. J's tea got the..."

LuNa The TuNa

"This place has become our go-to for ubereats deliveries. I thought that it’d be a good time to check out the actual place and get the full..."

Marnelli

"We usually come here for the milk tea but their food is good as well! Big portions and the side dishes are so yummy! Staff are friendly and food..."

Ann Castillo

"Always packed when we visit so it must be good, have only tried the bubble tea but the food menu looks tempting! Bubble tea tastes good and service..."

Brooklyn

"one of the best asian restaurants I’ve eaten at in auckland! food is flavourful and authentic! love love love their crispy buns with condensed..."

Tiffany

"Been here a few times but never taken any photos till now so im here writing this review. Food is good, nice and fresh ingredients, well priced for..."

Albert Fu

"A good late night hangout spot with mates! Very generous portion if you are keen for a good feed. Although the quality of the food may be..."

David Ting

"went here last night. called them before hand to double check their closing time and was told kitchen closes at 11pm got there around quarter to 11..."

Kaye Arguelles (ZOMATO GOLD CODE: KAYE 6954)

"Came with a bunch of friends. Everyone enjoyed their bubble tea however I ordered a mango yogurt. I don't know where the yogurt was meant to be. A..."

James Kenneth George Gibb

"Food is ok if you want cheap/fast food big portion sizes. THey always seem to get my bubble tea order wrong. Tea isn't fresh and sometimes too..."

Soph M

"One of the best places to go for a late night snack and milk tea. It's better than some other milk tea places as you can actually sit down and order..."

Aimee.

"Best Milk Tea in Auckland!!! This is the perfect place for hanging out with friends, playing some card games while enjoying a hearty meal and good..."

Linh 💛

"These guys are really laid back. I discovered this little place only a would of weeks ago and I love it. It has all kinds of spicy food but my..."

Audacity 2 Write

"I love how cheap the food is at this place. For under $10, you can get so much food that you can't even finish. If you want to try something..."

Yuko Saito

"There was a time when I frequented J's Tea like once every two weeks before it was always busy. Back then I thought they had the best milk teas and..."

AJ

"First time here due to recommendation from friend. I rate 4/5 as we love the ambiance, good place for catching up! We only ordered the milk..."

Jessica Halim

"J's Tea is one of the best places to go for a late night snack or bubble tea. Parking is notoriously difficult here but if you go when the nearby..."

Ming

"The portions are huge! I don't think I even finished my beef noodles, though they were a bit on the salty side. The salt and pepper chicken was nice..."

Oksana Zhang

"My favorite milk tea place in Auckland. Ideal place to go with a board game and friends if you want a place to be able to play something like Catan...."

Vinmanrules

"Probably one of the best bubble tea place in town! I love their tea base, and the variety of food and drinks they offered. The food are..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Any Taiwanese missing the taste of home, this is a great place to come. The service was good, the portions are huge and the price is very..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"I love this place. The tea options are plentiful and the food is delicious. The deepfried taiwanese street food options are pretty tasty. The only..."

NCC1701

"It's been a struggle finding solid bubble tea establishments in Auckland. Many are either too expensive, overly salty or sugary, stingy with food..."

Medium_Rare

"One of the most authentic Taiwanese food place in Auckland, good portion for the price but sometimes quite noisy and parking is always hard to find...."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"i like bubble tea and crispy chicken, good indoor seating area, nice and comfort sofa,, i think this is the best Taiwaneses bubble Tea..."

Love Food

"Always clean and high standard. Auckland's best Taiwan food and best bubble tea place. Food served fastService always..."

Tanz

"A good place to go with friends for drinks and snacks. I have been here numerous amount of times and there isnt a drink so far that impresses me...."

Joli Wong

"Been here quite a few times already. Their customer service is average. They can get quite busy especially during the weekends after 7pm and service..."

Queena

"Clean environment. But service is quite slow. Food is ok. Would love to see more variety. Drinks options are diverse but not the desert menu...."

J Li

"The food and drinks at j's tea is amazing although it is a bit pricy,but the food is quite a large amount, I also got the beef noodle soup it was so..."

Summer So

"I've been to J's Tea so many times I've lost count. We usually come here for dessert and bubble tea after dinner and a lot of the time we get bubble..."

Sheena

"Favourite tea house. Drinks are rich in flavour.Overall atmosphere is welcoming and great. Open late time is bloody fabulous and..."

BrinkersMad

"One of the best places I've tried that serves milk teas! :D Nice interior. Great food! Highly recommend the bbq pork 😊👍 it's very filling and..."

Tan.ned

"Good value meals, all three meals we ordered were tasty and good value. Bubble tea came in large glasses, we should have gotten them in takeaway as..."

Ryan

"J's Tea > Hulu Cat = Meet Fresh> Momo tea > Chatime > Easyway Probably the best milk tea place out there in Auckland, other establishments..."

PancakePanda

"Good value. We had bubble tea and a few dishes to share. Overall, big servings, fast service and clean surroundings. Didn't like the colour theme of..."

Victoria

"A very nice place for flavoured milk-based drinks - both cold and hot. The ambience is good. The place is always full late in the evening. Will go..."

#1

"Living in East auckland its difficult to get to at peak hour and only late night runs allow you to avoid the traffic. At work colleague asked me..."

BeeQueUU

"Just went in a few hours ago to Js tea. Was really excited to go as its been here for so long, but have never gone in because it opens at a weird..."

Riddhi

"I like the green tea drink most and some snacks are also good. The problem is that here is too difficult to get a seat pre booking is highly..."

Lonalin08

"What a pleasant surprise! Clean, service was fast and the food was good. I also tried a hot jasmine milk tea-amazing! I'll be going back again...."

Laura

"My favourite bubble tea. The bubbles ate fresh and the flavours are strong. The place is usually too busy though. Hard to get a seat unless you make..."

Tash

"A friend recommended this place to me. Well，I tried their Oolong milk tea which is pretty awesome，doesn't taste like some soaked powder which..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Usually go to another place for Taiwanese pearl milk tea and friends recommend J's tea for us. We went there for lunch ~ a very relaxing place for..."

Lady K

"I always find myself driving here in the middle of the night! My Mum and I are seriously addicted to their Red date & Longan tea! Definitely..."

Tami T

"Felt like having a bubble tea along with a meal one night and came to J's Tea.First impression : busy busy busy. We arrived there..."

Sylvielle

"Great place to grab a bite before midnightThe food is good, the mains is good, taiwanese food.Nothing too surprising, everything..."

Tony Ma

"Best milk tea in Auckland so far. The side dishes are fine, but mains are very average. Service: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food Quality:..."

Pauline

"This one is obviously a popular spot for milk tea, and it is close to the Tai Ping supermarket so..."

Hailey Tran

"J's Tea has become my favourite milk tea place. The drinks aren't super sweet like other tea places and there's quite a big variety of flavours. I..."

Heartshrooms

"Whenever I visit this place, it is always crowed with so many people - though I do come during rush hour dinner time (between 8pm -..."

NommyShotTreats

"Perhaps the best bubble milk tea in all of Auckland. With a vast selection of tea and foods, this place is a great hangout spot. The dinner selection..."

Chai Ang

"If you have your dinner in dominion rd, usually chinese like visiting j's tea, you can order some finger food and drinks with your friends, it's very..."

Daniel Wang

"J's tea I would say probably do the best pearls in Auckland. Love their original milk tea. I also like the fact that they have heaps of..."

Lucia

"I was surprised with the portion size and the extra sides the food came with. I was only expecting the popcorn chicken on rice but it had 4 extra..."

N V

"Had the Taiwanese braised mince noodles and also the salt, pepper and chili fried pork on rice. The noodles was simple, but the mince on top was..."

Wilson Shum

"For me milk tea here is the best. Good service, nice staff, food was brought out quickly. The food is a lot for one serving. It will taste better..."

Chloe Dang

"Best Taiwanese restaurant in Auckland. Food is so tasty and their milk tea is amazing. Butter toast is also very..."

Nova Terra

"Randomly stopped for a quick dinner. Food arrived fast. Fried rice was a big let down. No flavor at all. But bbq pork and fried chicken rice..."

Asiri Dalugoda

"Great place to eat quiet and comfy. Food is really good and very well priced. The WeChat and Facebook discount is a killer! Highly recommended to..."

浩哥-奥克兰

"Clean and accessible. Nice and tasty food and at the same, very affordable. $20-$30 for 2 people..."

Sheba Lumangtad

"Good food with tea is really food. I ordered egg rolls and free cabab, jasmine tea with jasmine felly had double topping..."

Dao Hong Nhung

"Hands down, simply the best milk tea place in town. Photo is beef tendon noodle, one of my fav menus also. Friendly staffs, consistent food & drinks...."

박하나

"Well J has been giving me a lot of memories, particularly when my first arrived Auckland. It is the one that brings me home feeling of Taiwan. It..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"the noodle tastes quite nice. Lamb is just..."

emma

"Great Taiwanese cuisine restaurant with great food and bubble..."

Raymond Goh

"As a Taiwanese, I would say the bubble tea and the food here are quite nice even in taiwanese..."

Lilian Wang

Texas Chicken

76/100 (4602 ratings)

Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

Wheelchair Accessible

"The new spicy recipe is too spicy!!!!!!! Really like the old spicy chicken!..."

Yucheng Yang

"Much nicer than other greasy fast food..."

Susan Ball

"Easy 5 stars, however I religiously stick to the chicken (i.e. not the burgers) and go spicy 100% every time. I think they have the BEST option for..."

Mat Randomplay

"honey bread is definitely the best bread i’ve had. crunchy and sweet. i would recommend! but most of the chicken were not juicy, they were dry...."

Sophie

"Everything's bigger in Texas, (bigger and better).Texas Chicken, hands down the best fast food chicken place! I had the Spicy 3pce Chicken..."

Darin Joe

"If you want some chicken tripping then this is the place to be as they sell something bigger than chicken buckets where you have options to have 20,..."

Ang Sarap

"Came in for breakfast today. Really wanted to try the honey butter biscuits and they were honestly amazing. The outer layer was super crunchy but the..."

Rosanne Choy

"Chicken is always juicy! So much more so than KFC.I wouldn’t call the spicy chicken spicy. Not Asian spicy anyway! But it taste great.The..."

Darren Big Belly

"The staff are always friendly, always have a great drive through experience. I love getting the spicy chicken and they are always big pieces unlike..."

Crystal

"We both like fried chicken (especially one of us) and as we were out west last weekend we took the opportunity of trying Texas Chicken, of which we..."

Lochbuie

"KISS KFC GOODBYE. Man what have I missed out on all these years. I used to think KFC was the gold standard when it comes to fried chicken but this..."

David Sylvester He

"Very nice chicken burgers and chicken pieces. The food is not as greasy as other chicken places can be. The bun had a nice sweet taste but the inside..."

I_like_pickles

"The chicken is way better than KFC, not for the coleslaw and the fries though, but hey they sell chicken, if they have good coleslaw the would called..."

VinZ

"Food is great, like this better than KFC. Only let down is their coleslaw. Their gravy and honey buns are yum. Chips could do with a some seasoning..."

Manoj Patel

"Visited a friend around the area and we ate here.I'm always a fan of Texas Chicken, and it was great that the taste of the flavor here is..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"This place is epic! Beats KFC in taste.. the chicken is fresh, juicy and hot. Love the taste. Just need more locations! Pretty economical as well....."

Hharkirat Siingh

"Their spicy chicken and wraps are amazing so much flavour and they are so fresh and the crunch is amazing 100% would recommend going here !!!..."

Aman

"They NEVER get my order wrong at this joint ❤ Spicy chicken is the bomb! Nice big crunchy pieces. Staff are well mannered and seem really mature...."

Harley Broughton

"Delicious chicken - crispy with just the right amount of spice. However, gravy was a little too salty and the coleslaw was very dry and bland. It..."

Dotxfood

"Always come here whenever craving for fried chicken.. tender, super crispy, and not too oily like any others... try to clean the table/ wipe it..."

Billy Chandraa

"Best Fried Chicken in Auckland! The Spicy option has more flavor and very juicy. Absolutely loved it!Service is ok. A bit slow, and they..."

Nitesh KP

"My friends and I happened to be in Henderson, so we decided to check out Texas Chicken. For obvious reasons, we judged their food in comparison to..."

Raymond Tiong

"Best fast food fried chicken in New Zealand. The quality of chicken and chips are always top notch. Few things that disappointed me is inconsistency..."

Jungyunee

"Everything I love about a spicy fried chicken ticked all the boxes with Texas Spicy chicken - Crunchy and crispy with just the right spice. The spicy..."

888bing888

"The best fried chicken I had ever have. 🤓🤓 I think I am addicted to it. The chicken is very juicy and fresh. Love it. Recommended for fried..."

❤️Irene

"Spicy chicken is good. But not that spicy. Chicken always seems juicy. Feel like its injected with saline solution. Potato gravy is better than KFC...."

Alas

"Amazing service and food. Staff was incredibly friendly and talkative and gave us the option of waiting a few minutes to receive fresh fries. Doesn't..."

North Cowper

"I've been wanting to come here for a while and i kinda liked it! Although the chicken was a big bland, I was almost just like KFC, but I really..."

Tinos.adventure

"Texas chicken is my favourite American-style fried chicken in Auckland! Only it! My partner and I always order the spicy one which is pretty juicy..."

I'm A Foodie

"Wanted an easy dinner and this was on the way home. Nicely updated (think this place has been opened for about a year now) good amount of dine in..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"The best chicken I have tasted in a fast food franchise. Succulent and tender pieces, including the breast. The combos are very filling and tenders..."

Timena Muna

"Just open recently and nicely setup, still clean 😅. Most of time, just for take away. Only dine in once. The spicy chicken is the favorite. The..."

Edi NT

"Awesome chicken and mash potatoes! I am absolutely in love with their biscuits.. their hot and spicy chicken are so good! Crispy on the outside and..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"My life has changed after trying Texas Chicken! My friends and I all got a Texas Sampler each. The chicken was so succulent and juicy, and..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Lin on road Texas chicken was busy but only one till was open and it took a while to find somewhere to sit. Good chicken though. Totally worth..."

Bambi

"This is my first time to have Texas Chicken, yes first time. I was curious how it is different from KFC, McD, Burger King and other fast food chains..."

BAbyWin

"Clean interior, fast and friendly service. Came at 12:15 which is peak lunch hour but wasn't that busy which is a good thing for me. My..."

Oksana Zhang

"Their prepared chicken tastes as if cooked with fresh oil and the oil is drained out making it feel healthier. It makes me feel less guilty and never..."

Naweed Qadir

"I'm glad they don't have many branches otherwise I'd be eating their chicken daily! The chicken is much better than KFC's. The coating is gorgeously..."

Squiddy

"We ordered food via drive thru and ate it once we got home.. was about a 20 minute drive and the chicken was still super hot. Chicken was delicious..."

Sharon

"I went there last night. Awesome customer service, well trained staff. I felt very comfortable when i was giving order. Fresh and clean..."

Josh

"Not the kind of place I usually go to, but must admit it's chicken (mine was the spicy one) is quite well seasoned and moist. Apart from that, the..."

Diogo Reck

"Lovely service through the drive through, there was quite a wait for the food but well worth it as all the food was cooked well.I would advise if you..."

Kieran Waters

"The second Texas Chicken I've been to so far, the first was in Manukau back in '15. I ordered the 3 piece spicy tenders in south side, which is the..."

Tavita Milford

"Spacious clean interior, adequate serviceFinally got to try the famous texas chickenI must say it was good but a tad over-ratedThe..."

Thegreeats

"Texas Chicken is far better than KFC. (food, ambience, service) it's simply incredible. They are real humans serving you and not any computers or..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Absolutely fabulous! Far better than KFC. The chicken is so incredibly juicy. the honey bread roll is simply superb and the staff were extremely..."

Jane Brebner

"I don't usually review fast food places but decided to review Texas Chicken as the service was amazing! The server was so cheerful and friendly on a..."

Anna Hinehou

"gave this place a go, just had a sample chook only to test taste and is similar to kentucky fry chook, less juice than them and without the..."

Diner8Here

"Since it was my turn to cook, lazy me decided to get takeaway.Good deal for a 3 flatmate home.. I ordered the 6piece chicken with slaw and..."

LoveEatLive

"Yummy! I love fried chicken and this fulfilled my fried chicken cravings. I thought the spicy chicken tasted so good (more peppery flavour) and the..."

ShoRt

"Better than KFC. I'm from the North Shore but have gone to Henderson specially for Texas Chicken. I like that they have hot n spicy as a permanent..."

Geoff

"Service is a bit slow. But the chicken is so tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Really enjoyed the garlic butter chicken and sad that..."

Natasha Kumar

"This is a positive place to visit. I base the review on value and will confirm it is nice and great quality in its leagueIt appears other..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"For takeaway food quality, this joint meets all expectations. Tastes so many choices better than KFC, without all the fat and oil leaking out with..."

Jack

"Service could have been faster for a fast food joint. I had the Texan bugger and two price chicken. The burgers were alright but the fried chicken..."

Topi

"Amazing, love this place. Always spicy, always hot and fresh. KFC lost a customer!Highly recommend this place. Texas Chicken which is called..."

Kyle Denning

"So, we were wondering what to have for dinner on the night of Saturday 23rd January. We decided to try the chicken place on Lincoln Road. I..."

Fi MacCats

"i loved it, and its much much much better thank KFC. keep the good work, definitely i will go..."

Juju Meera

"We purchased the 8 piece family combo which came with sides which was large fries and a large coleslaw. We bought on top a large potato and gravy..."

Gaffarsplusone

"Food ordered:8 Piece Group Meal1.5L Coke3x Honey Butter BunsBig tummy: Being a fried chicken fast food joint, the comparison..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"First time trying their chicken, it's actually nice and massive. Chips are nice too. I just hope that they'll make more parking spaces because it can..."

AK Lorenzo

"We tried the Mexican wrap combo and 2 pc pack upsized (with honey bun, mash, chips and drink). All up it was only $23.80 for the two of us. It was..."

Stango

"Brand new store that just opened along Lincoln road West Auckland. They serve fried chickens with biscuit buns and chicken burgers. The chicken..."

Frederick Juan De Leon

"So I gave in and followed the ever growing hype of the latest fast food joint to join Lincoln Road, Henderson. After all who doesn't love juicy..."

Lemonslimesoranges

"The cashier is very friendly and handsome 🙌! My colleague told me the fried chicken here is very tasty, so I had to try it! I ordered spicy mega..."

He Xu

"Nice fry chicken especially the spicy flavor. Very juicy both wings and large fries. The meat very fresh because the bone and meat stick very well..."

Kitty Yw

"Very big and delicious pieces of chicken. Gravy is also flavourful and pairs well with fries and even the chicken too. Sad that they don’t have a..."

Jakol Zhang

"Always an excellent experience here. Staff are super-friendly and efficient. Store is clean and well kept. Large and airy enough to comfortably have..."

Vinita Sean Rodrigues

"Great value when comparing with KFC. The pieces are massive and the crispy skin is tasty. It is less oily than KFC too. Some of their combo meals..."

Crytos

"One of the best fried chicken outlets. The taste is much better than many of the competitors. A decent amount of parking slots are available, and..."

Chathuranga Chandrasekara

"I am currently visiting from Canada and I decided to come visit the Lincoln Road branch this afternoon and I am very impressed. The food was amazing..."

Mr Khan

"We did an online order and picked it up at the shop. We realised that they forgot the honey butter buns after returning so we had to go back. The..."

Benedict Uy

"So much better than KFC. Chicken is not greasy, it's actually crunchy, its hot and fresh. Burgers have real cheese. Gravy in potato gravy actually..."

Mantra2 yo

"Awesome customer service. Huge thank you to the curly haired young man who helped us out to carry the fifty chicken to the van! When I saw how many..."

Private Danielle

Brothers Beer Juke Joint

Pulled Pork Brisket Sandwich

IPA

Pulled Pork Brisket Ribs

Jalapeno Poppers

Tater tots

Mutton Sandwich with Chiptole Sauce

Lamb Ribs

Tater Tot Poutine

Beef Brisket Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's Sunday. You're feeling lazy. What better than a couple of brews to wind down the week. Stopped in with a couple of mates for a lazy..."

Amindha Fernando

"This place is as good as I remembered it!!! The staff were phenomenal!! Such an awesome beer experience, up there with one of the best I’ve had!..."

Mark

"Paid a sneaky visit here for Valentine’s Day and absolutely loved it. Oddly enough the standout of our visit for me were the braised collard greens..."

Ati

"Great vibe and food. The staff there were awesome. Nick the person that served us deserves a raise, went above and beyond with his great..."

Nzleonzh

"Relax atmosphere and friendly staffs! Kids and pets strolled around just like at home, nice place for weekend catch up with friends and family...."

Pig Cat

"We had lunch here the other day What a awesome place 😎Food was good and tasty!!!Customer service 10/10Loads of different beers..."

Gnxsta23

"Lucky to get a half price table (50% off food). Ordered a huge variety of meats and sides and 3 types of sandwiches. Chicken sandwich is crispy and..."

Anastacia

"The food is very delicious especially their mac and cheese, tater tots, loaded skins and pork ribs. The customer service and ambience are excellent...."

Lala

"I love here so much！ it's like a secret garden in mt eden. Got the so much types of fresh brewery to choose and also have bbq. Ribs are the best, a..."

LuNa The TuNa

"You arrive this place and you can start smelling the smoke. Great selection of meats and sides, prefect for a Brothers Beer. Quick and good service...."

Boty

"Great outlet. American style bbq with great made New Zealand beer. Cool dinning experience having an outdoor area as well as being able to eat in a..."

Munchies

"In all honesty, I would actually give this place about a 4.2. I think that this place deserves more than a 4 but less than a 4.5. Juke Joint had a..."

Lance Law

"Love the place and atmosphere!! Really kids and pets friendly restaurant. Like if you go in the weekend you might feel like you are in daycare or in..."

Tanz

"First time eating American BBQ, Collard Greens and Mac n Cheese.I was amazed how the pork ribs had a lot of kick to them. I enjoyed sucking the..."

Nikki

"Love the concept- beers and good old comfort food. We're talking about mac'n'cheese, meat buns and potatoes here people and it's all good. Great..."

Bring The Hot Sauce

"A very interesting place to try when youre looking for authentic American BBQ. Half of the place is a brewery while the other is a BBQ joint. Its..."

Ellynn

"I'm not sure if any if the negative reviewers realise this, but the food is Carolina-style American. It's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but..."

Julia Gulia

"A hidden bar behind Mt eden train station. But is often crowded! Gave this one a try and hey it was great experience.Had pulled pork sandwiches..."

AA

"Went to Juke Joint on a Tuesday night with a grabone voucher. The atmosphere is neat with the open space of the brewery right next to you. Meat was..."

Natalie Bell

"Quite an interesting place. I was quite confused with how to order at first. You pick your meat, which is has a price by per 100g. Then you can..."

I_like_pickles

"If it wasn't for the voucher I bought on grabone I would have never discover this place! It's tugged away what seems to be a quiet street in mt Eden...."

Ethan Liaw

"Did not order dribks but the food was amazing. Quick service almost no wait time. Cole slaw was amazing. One of the best briskets I've had. Pork ribs..."

J. Win

"The brisket was very nice, the pork ribs and chicken were good but could be better. their Chipotle Mayo and Kimchi BBQ sauce was amazing (if only..."

Manoj Patel

"I liked the set up and the atmosphere and interior was pretty cool!Food was pretty good but the Mac & Cheese was almost too cheesy. Food was a..."

Stevie Marino

"Great place for a chill weekend or night out after work. I love how it's quite hidden away from the main roads - it's like a secret..."

Ffionachua

"Juke Joint is a very interesting and cool concept, a BBQ place in a brewery. The atmosphere was awesome. Meat is the name of the game here, and you..."

Paige Venter

"Visited Juke Joint all the way from Browns Bay for our daughter's birthday and we were craving for meat. A dear friend recommended Juke..."

JaimeC

"Absolutely loved this place. We had beers paddles and later a couple of more beers. Basically tried every brothers beer on the menu. Huge seating,..."

I'm Hungry

"My kinda place. It's all in the package.Good food : Lager : StylishThis place is like a hidden gem but don't get me wrong...they have a..."

Yusoff Kamal

"This place is located in a very unassuming part of Mt Eden. They have been open for a while and we have been meaning to try them.There are..."

Miss Kiki

"Offering traditional American food and counter-style service, Brothers Juke Joint BBQ and Brothers Brewery is housed inside a huge ex-leather factory..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"We ordered too much food but i enjoyed it. Would have loved it if they had chowder in their menu as well. Meat was a bit dry but tasty. Overall i..."

Penelope Chua

"Came here a couple of weeks ago with family. Location is awesome and big lots of space inside and outside. Very child friendly (which can get pretty..."

Samantha

"The menu is a piece of paper where you put down how much of each type of meats the offer and then pass it to the guy who weights and puts it onto a..."

Benedict Uy

"A little hard to find at first but the interior is spacious and has a good atmosphere for hangouts and casual dinners. The sandwiches had a lot of..."

Claudia

"Came here with a party of 12 for the Man big 30th. They all love the home-brew feeling of the place and their beers are great too! American style..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Continuing my meat eating spree, my group stumbled upon this place after scouring through the Internet for some meat-heavy restaurants.Juke..."

Medium_Rare

"Have heard a lot about this place, finally got to try it for lunch and thought the place would be a great venue for a party, industrial rooftop..."

Alwayseating

"Been looking for a BBQ joint in Auckland and read about this place. The atmosphere was very nice, very relaxed and it was nice to see that they cater..."

Erika Bayangos

"Tucked away from the main drag, Juke Joint BBQ was an excursion with the kids in tow that I was mildly looking forward to. The courtyard is very..."

Ann C

"This place is awesome. We ordered pastrami, pulled pork, sausage, beef rib, mac & cheese, tater tots, burnt end beans, chipotle mayo and espresso BBQ..."

Michele

"I've always been a fan of Brothers Beer and on a lazy Sunday arvo a few weeks ago I thought I'd give the new brewery and Juke Joint a go, I'm super..."

Ryan Orr

"This is a really nifty place in an unsuspecting location. Initially I thought Google Maps had lead me to the wrong place, a residential street is the..."

Sasha McCormick

"We've been to Juke Joint many times now and loved everything every single time. I cannot sing their praises high enough and I will recommend them as..."

Samantha Lines

"I eat at Juke Joint regularly so this review is based on all my visits. This place has no street presence and is tucked away behind Mt Eden Train..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Great beer and great space. Went on a Thursday night around 7.30 and by the time we placed our order around 20 minutes later they had sold out of..."

Bridgee

"This place has an awesome atmosphere. It is in the Brothers Beer brewery so provides a really cool space for after work drinks if you are in the..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Very nice setup with a brewery and retro feel. Lots of random 70's 80's memorabilia and old sofas etc! Pretty cool! The meat meals are pretty good,..."

Alas

"After getting a recommendation from a friend we decided to take the family out for lunch for a bit of BBQ. We arrived early, at 11.30am (little..."

Gus

"Went here last night with my niece and nephew. Service was the best I have encountered in a while. The place was packed when we arrived so there was..."

Hannah Gear

"This place is off the courtyard of Brothers Brewery in Mount Eden. Very cool place to have an ale and some strong flavoured meats. Get your wallet..."

Fries With That

"Had heard of this place from a friend and was interested to try it out as i had tried a similar restaurant to this a while ago and didnt enjoy it!..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Great spot! Very well done with the combination of brothers brewery and the meat joint. We tried for of the meats (mutton, sausage, pastrami and..."

Jo Y

"There's a certain satisfaction with Juke Joint BBQ being half exactly as expected and half a bit different. Merged with Brother Beer, this..."

Max Clark

"We had a quick week night meal here. Slightly underwhelming atmosphere with a lack of bar staff but I think they are both intentional as its American..."

Emily Reeves

"What a cool little place. This is the newest addition to the Brothers Beer foray into food with a bar/eating area within the brewery itself. An..."

Josh Law

"Beer and Meat. A brilliant combination that doesn't need to be complicated - just done well.Having been only open a day, I expected Juke..."

Two Dark Coffees

"It’s nice place but for eating systems they need to put nice tables it’s really small tables for..."

Lee Salin

"Haven't had the food yet! But exceptional music taste blaring out as we walked in the door. Was fantastic to be greeted with some Creed "One Last..."

Taine Grimsey

"Love this place - and it is DOG FRIENDLY! What more can you ask for? Their dog day out was amazing, very well planned, heaps of people and friendly..."

LineLillifee

"Absolutely loved this place. We had beers paddles and later a couple of more beers. Basically tried every brothers beer on the menu. Huge seating,..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Absolutely love the bbq experience! Pretty sure the rest of the kiwis would appreciate a large selection of craft beers too! We had beef brisket and..."

Steve Yang

"Pretty awesome vibe. Service was by far the fastest we've ever had anywhere. The food was on point - if I have only one criticism, I gobbled a couple..."

Tatiana Wise

"Amazing ribs which have been consistently good each time we have got them. Solid Smokey cook on them and right through the meat, not just a glazed on..."

Wade Booth

"Went here to celebrate my 21st birthday and had an amazing time. The atmosphere was great, great service with friendly staff. We have been a few..."

Alicia vano

"Love the dessert, highly recommend their cheesecake, the cookie was amazing although started off a bit soggy, bought half of it home to let it set...."

Jeffplays2005

"Such an awesome place to come. We had a Grabone voucher so we got to sample a bit of everything on the menu and it was all amazing. Craft beer heaven..."

Sharn Vaughan

"BBQ and brewery. Nestled in residential street you would not know this place existed (at night) if it weren't advertising or word of mouth. Entrance..."

Grant 2.0 G

"Really nice relaxed atmosphere. The food was awesome! Only problem was we couldn't try it all so we need to go back :) Also a nice selection of beers..."

Kerry Hart

"It fulfilled my cravings...just wished the meat from the ribs fell from the bone. Was a little chewy and a bit of tug of war. Not ideal for first..."

Cissy Sione

"It's a rare find to have a bbq place that has vegetarian options so this place was a dream! We got the BBQ MEAL which included 150g protein (which..."

Vickyrooo

"Highly recommend the $20 all you can eat chicken tenders on a Tuesday 😋. The staff here are also super nice and kind. Comfortable eating indoors..."

Michael Fraser

"Love this place for an afternoon chill session ad you can take the kiddies along to play outside in the sandpit or inside in the sweet old school..."

Rebecca Meffin

"Really good place to relax.The staff is very friendly.The food was delicious and they serve jugs of beer.I try to taste all of beer but..."

Asana Intho

"Highly recommend this place, atmosphere was as amazing, in-house brewed beers were good, slow cooked and smoked BBQ food was perfect, top that with..."

Chris

Wynyard Pavilion

75/100 (1016 ratings)

Triple Chocolate Brownie

Sharing Plates

Sangria

Fish Burger and Fries

Steinlager Battered Fish & Chips

Wagyu Brisket Toastie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good food, and great atmosphere especially on a sunny day. The service was a little rushed however. The fish and risotto is a very good dish...."

Fai F

"Prawn taco and scotch fillet was perfect Roasted cauliflower was next level. Cocktails look amazing, but couldn't try today. Will be..."

Steve Beamish

"The Wynyard Pavilion is a great place to hold an event. Oceane and the team were fantastic right from the planning to the function on the day...."

Kimberley Latimer

"The food was ok, we ordered 4 items and 2 of them served without salt 😔 , I know it is popular location for tourists that's why they don't..."

Prabhu kumar Timmiri

"Nice option to eat outside. But too much sauce on the vegetables, both the brussels sprouts and the cauliflower, it made them heavy instead of..."

Giulio Toscani

"Fantastic atmosphere. Not too crowded and was pleasant. Staff were quick to attend and always served with a..."

Kesvin Vegadharan

"This place has a nice sea vibe, we ordered fish & chips and they were delicious! The staff was quick to serve you, the food came quickly and the..."

Cornel Pârlea

"We like the food and atmosphere eating Steinlager battered fish and..."

Kenneth Andreasson

"Went to a party, it was very busy, lots of people. Plenty of food and drinks. Great views of the..."

M. Lang

"We attended the Wynyard Pavilion for our anniversary dinner and we had the best experience, highly recommend! Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by..."

Tiana

"Had fish and chips and mussels linguine. The pasta was too soft but fish and chips were on point. Casual dining, music playing but not too loud , so..."

Brenden Su

"Great place to have a meal and a few bevys. View out to the harbour surrounded by a great atmosphere. The staff are super -duper friendly and..."

Marion McGovern

"Very supportive and helpful! Told the bartender Stewart I needed help because of my disability and he was an absolute legend! Thanks Stuart ( just in..."

Ryan M

Kebab Time

Wheelchair Accessible

"Its an amazing experience of mine having food from kebab time. It was delicious, service is super fast and every staff is polite and nice to..."

Anuj Dehru

"Yea i agree it a best place to eat and realli gud and fresh food wid best customer service and fast fresh food as well. I personally recommend this..."

Vicky Samra

"Awesome service, Friendly Staff .Best KEBAB you can buy in Auckland city. I tried Chicken Kebab With Garlic Yogurt sauce One of the best in the..."

Anuvindh Sankaravilasam

"Best place to have some decent food after a night out in town. Better then the kings kebabs and the queen kebabs ect in town.. These guys know there..."

Andy Singh

"best kebab in auckland, a must do plus lovely..."

Sophie Maxwell

"Another new fave place to have lunch at, the food here is great! Fresh, yummy and HUGE! The chicken and lamb tasted amazing! Definitely..."

J.M-Tazzy

"I was bit skeptical initially to go to this place as this place has extreme mixed reviews . But then I thought, I should it a go. And I am so glad I..."

Deepinder Bahia

"The customer service here is always great, the staff are so lovely. Have been here on 2 occasions, the first ordering a lamb burger that was..."

Brooklyn

"Been here a few times, the chips are amazing as are the falafel kebabs. Quite reasonably priced for centre of town. This place is always busy at..."

Carolyn Koloni

"Absolutely amazing. The guys there are super friendly and provide amazing customer service on top of serving amazing food. I come here way too often..."

Bella Qian

"Not a big fan of kebab but this place is really nice and the meat taste like meat rather than piece of rubberNice customer service as well..."

Ali

"Only went here for the pizzas. Great value and great taste, its halal as well. Friendly customer service. Opens until late at night. Recommended for..."

Aiman Iqbal

"Not a great fan of falafel's, but the ones served here were a bit better. Ambience was nice but would like to see more than two sauces offered. Ticks..."

Purnima Sudha

"When ever I think about any kebab shop to buy my food I never had the best option rather than ''KEBAB TIMES''. For me this is one of the finest shop..."

Samrat Verma

"I would say that "Kebab time" is the best kebab shop in Auckland. They provide delicious and healthy options with fresh salads followed by marvelous..."

Sam Popli

"Staff is always friendly. Salads are always good quality. Kebabs, Rice Dishes are good! One thing they need to sort out is the chips, the amount is..."

Alan Ng

"I always return to places when the staff greet me by my name and ask about my day. And to top it off the food is great. Kebabs taste good because..."

Sheiar Al Osachi

"discovered this place first trip to Auckland. First, tried the large Fish & Chips it was excellent the best I ever had. Then I had the Chicken Kebab..."

Jeff Macalam

"Great location right by the Sky Tower (Auckland and Aotearoa New-Zeland's landmark) Long opening hours Plenty of options for the type of food and how..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"All good kebab, but nothing special. $14 decent..."

Louis Martin

"This two staff very friendly and good to customers, Shop open until late night,the food at this shop good taste.I am weekly 3 to 4 time come and buy..."

Mac Sam

"Visited them to try their pizza. So ordered supreme chicken pizza xl size with 3 sauces on it (mayo, tartare and hot chilli) you can choose sauces...."

Muhammad Nadal

"Perfect tastes overall. Amazing fried chicken and brilliant lamb kebab. Kebab Time clearly illustrate their great cuisine in it’s delicious..."

Eugene Man

"Five stars for what it is. It's not the best tasting kebab. But it's pretty damn cheap, and it's really good considering the price. Impressive value...."

M Miller

"Avoid the male employee that look like he is not paying attention to you as much as possible (he often have earphone on, or seem to be doing other..."

kirshak

"I am a regular weekly customer and thoroughly enjoy the experience. The lady that serves me always remember my order making sure I get what I want...."

Keith Morgan

"Kebab on rice (Lamb) Large $17.90 - the meat was nice, tender, no lamb smell. Portion enough for 2..."

Ruth Chong

"My go to place fore kebabs and freshly made..."

C K (Not Calvin Klein)

"The best customer service I have EVER had! Super friendly and happy to keep you/myself happy and fulfilled to high standard. The food was prepared so..."

Aj Lui

"Best kebabs in Auckland. No substitute for doner kebab here, never had such a good donner outside of England. Staff are awesome. Always cater to what..."

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Chatime

Coconut Pearl Milk Tea

"I like the pearl milk tea, drink it everyday..."

Wwweeennn

"Honeydew milk tea with pearls! Best thing ever on a hot day. Great selection of milk teas! I always tend to go for the ice crushes but the milk teas..."

Persian Foodie

"Grabbed a Roasted tea and grass jelly milk tea. I like how you can have varying temperatures and sugar percentage.Cha time milk tea is..."

I_like_pickles

"Chatime has a wide selection of flavours of bubble teas. They were refreshing and good with an option for level of sweetness. The staff was efficient..."

888bing888

"Nothing goes wrong with milktea, except sometimes the staffs are hmm too tired to do their service! I recommend y’all to try every single thing..."

Vincent Fang

"I come here when I go to the central library which is less than 100m away. Good bubble tea. I tried their mocha cream cheese with boba, the..."

Karen

"Chatime does pretty good, reasonably priced boba milk tea. You can ask for level of sweetness and ice. My favorite is actually their XL fried..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"I always crave for their XL fried chicken. One of THE best snacks ever created in this world. Right amount of seasoning, crunch, and flavour every..."

LiLi Bee

"ordered from here the other morning just after they had opened. staff were really friendly and made my order (Lychee green tea with pearls) asap..."

Sam Diprose

"Definitely a place to come for inexpensive drinks.I have the Roasted milk tea with pearls and though it’s not the best one I’ve ever tasted..."

Lana Hunter

"It’s just good. And thier loyalty programme is rewarding. Thier original milk pearl tea is my absolute fav with no ice! Friendly professional..."

Nina

"My favorite drink from Chatime is actually one you cannot get at any other bubble tea place, the warm milk tea with pudding!At other stores they..."

Wapatino

"Haven't had a bad experience in this particular branch.Their snacks are very flavourful - which i like.I never really order kumara fries..."

Tabitha De Guzman

"Snack time this afternoon and wanted to give this place a go. My Fiance recommended the skin on potato fries and he was definitely right. It's a nice..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"Busy chatime branch in the city! Good thing they manage to cater quickly to all the orders. My favorite is the roasted milk tea, I just love how the..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"+ pros+ Drink size is generous for the price (at least in NZ)+ got the matcha latte and there was decent amount of milk in it.+..."

Watt

"There are 2 chatimes in Queen street! they're both the same. I love TARO milk tea with pearls absolutely to die for! You can choose with any Chatime..."

Annie Wilson

"Tried the XL fried chicken here and it was decently good. Portion size was much bigger than expected and it was crispy and fresh. My only complaint..."

Emma

"Always great milk tea and fresh pearls. Nothing to complain about - you get full flexibility with sugar (I suggest half sugar because the drinks are..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"The drinks are really good, nice and tasty.They could improve on customer service. Wait time is too long, for drinks. Seems understaffed at times. It..."

Sid

"Their XL fried chicken is surprisingly good! Taste just like the traditional street food back in Taiwan! Their drinks are ok too, it's a shame they..."

Michael Hung

"Tasty milk tea with a wide selection of different toppings. You generally choose an drink, sugar and ice level (Normal, half etc) and then wait for..."

Benedict Uy

"Really good place just like any other milktea store but with a larger variety! (Than gongcha etc). Got a warm one this time and it is pretty warm,..."

Ezzz

"I tried the taro flavour and it had a similar taste to cookies and cream. Needless to say, it's the best tea I've ever tried, would mind coming again..."

Tavita Milford

"■ Cheap■ Huge Selection■ Options to customize■ Service can be improvedTheir Taiwan Mango QQ is the bomb. Perfect for..."

FoodieOodie95

"Tried the Iced Taro milk tea there. Could feel the real grain of taro. Tasty even without any sugar. Price is a little bit higher than other..."

Michelle Hwang

"The taro bubble tea here is reminiscent of what we've brought in Taiwan. We usually get it as 50% less sugar otherwise it is a bit too sweet. Its a..."

Rojas

"Bubble tea is real good and worth the price. Tried the XL fried chicken, wouldn't go back there for it as the spice they put on it tasted real weird..."

Kenzi Yee

"Nice Asian place to get ur summer drinks! My favourite is the mango QQ I love it so much doesn't taste artificial or anything, would highly recommend..."

Judy Chhy

"They have a good selection of drinks, however my favourite off their menu is the Fried Chicken..!!! ohmygoodness I can't even... the flavour is one..."

Riley Rose Mercy

"I love the variety of their menu! The fact that you are able to adjust the sweetness of your drink to accommodate for your sweet tooth is extremely..."

Tami T

"I've tried the pearl milk tea and roasted milk tea with grass jelly. They are really tasty coz the tea flavor is very strong than other shops. But to..."

Ruth

"Really good bubble tea with wide selection of flavours and the sweetness level. But what's even more special about this place is the deep fried..."

TinaS

"This is hands down my favourite milk tea store! Chatime has a humongous drink selection but I always fall back on my number one choice: original..."

Essenity

"Really good bubble teas served here and good service. Sometimes they are quite busy and may take awhile to make your drink. However, they're always..."

Ruth Gong

"Another classic taiwanese milk tea place, although their milk tea doesn't stand out to me in particular, but their expansion into the snacks market..."

Annie Ren

"Forget the teas, they are average BUT they do have the best fried chicken and fries in town If you're prepared to wait a little. The staff are..."

Neeraj Kumar

"Perfect place to go to on a hot sunny day like today! Got the pearl milk tea and the lychee black mojitea with pudding and both were..."

Marcella

"Near the top of Queen St, Chatime is one of our favourite milk tea places. The milk tea here is flavoursome compared to many other places with..."

Brenda Phu

"I just tried their new flavor: Wintermelon Milk Tea and it was not disappointing. They have other new flavorsthat I can't wait to try. They..."

Tez

"We've been wanting to come to Chatime on Queen Street for so long because of the XL fried chicken! We made time especially for this chicken yesterday..."

Sheena

"Probably the best bubble tea place in the CBD, compared to Hulu cat and some of the other local joints. Always interesting to try the limited edition..."

Ryan

"conveniently located on Queen Street opposite the road from Metro, I have walked past countless times before finally giving in to my cravings. They..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Good range with lots of flavours and options. With the central location a good choice if you're craving bubble tea in town, limited seating though so..."

Victoria

"ChaiTime is the go to place for that bubble tea fix! To my surprise its the most decent bubble tea shop in Auckland CBD with great customer service...."

Nik Sio

"Always love coming to chatime. Their milk teas have always been good, also having the option to choose cold, warm, hot, as well as how much sugar you..."

Jemimah

"Exclusively at Queen St chatime, the XL fried chicken is definetely something to talk about! They are made fresh to order and they are big..."

Annette Wong

"I love Chatime in Asia and this one tastes just as well. However, all the staff seems pretty new and on training which makes for a slow service...."

Jaya

"Chatime has a variety of delicious drinks that originally came from Asia. The customer service is great however I do wish that the workers would be..."

Sellyna Lee

"The best milk tea in Auckland ( in my opinion) but the service isn't really up to standard. There are days when the workers doesn't even look like..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"I'm sure everyone's seen the long lines outside cha time and all the hype on facebookWhen I finally got to try some I was pleasantly..."

Aniva Huang

"Good old authentic Taiwanese milk tea catered to the international market unlike those other wannabes in Town except Hulucat and Quickly...."

Jason

"One of the better bubble tea places has now hit Auckland! My go-to was usually Hulucat as there weren't too many options in Auckland CBD. This is a..."

Lisa

"RAWR! Long time no review, so here we go since I finally got a proper day off :)Damn... Who hasn't seen the post on Facebook about Chatime..."

NommyShotTreats

"I can still vividly remember the reaction of my fiancé the moment he saw that Chatime was opening in Queen Street. We were walking back to Britomart..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"Being excited over the reviews of Chatime in Queen Street, I had to go and check it out myself. There was a long line despite the fact that buy..."

Sylvielle

"There was a huge line so had to wait for a while but quite worth it with the buy one get one free promotion and understandable as it has just opened!..."

Jee Espino

"So glad I got in before the Buy 1 Free 1 promotion - crazy long queues outside Chatime today! :DWhen I went last Saturday, before the..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Really long queue today since there was a Buy one get one free deal, BUT it was worth the wait. Pearl Milk Tea is the best drink ever, so cool and..."

Kirsten

"We bought the Singapore milk tea. It was delicious and we recommend it. It had a coffee taste to it but has no actual coffee in it. Very limited..."

Nandu Nair

"Yes, there are plenty of places to get bubble/boba/pearl milk tea in this city, but how many of them have banana milk tea?? I'm bananas about..."

Alex Sutedja

"I visited chatime queen street branch. I ordered Perl tea (cold).. the tea taste was good. The staff were absolute friendly. Good place to get a ice..."

Kumaresh Mohanasundaram

"XL Chicken was yummy and moist I would come here again for the chicken. I tried their pando Sago with brown sugar pearls is was not good. In the..."

Wera Nahi

"Stop by for the taro pearl milk tea. The taro is a bit difference since they use real taro so there are bits of taro in the drink. You pick flavour,..."

Benedict Uy

"Nice freshly made milk tea with bubbles to chew. Located on the corner opposite to Aotea square. Unsurprisingly, there are many customers buying this..."

Kantavee Wiengsima

"The tea was amazing and the staff were really..."

Carmel Graham-Williams

"I had my first ever bubble tea at Cha time Queen street. I got classic milk tea with Pearls. It was so good and now I'm obsessed with bubble tea..."

nidz

"Their XL fried chicken is a MUST TRY. Better than kfc. Didn't have to wait long. Fast, friendly & tea-rrific service by the 2 female..."

Eric Chia

"5 stars goes to the xl fried chicken!! seriously good and better than other places that sells fried chicken and milk tea. $9.50 for a big piece of..."

Natalie Lim

"Was in town and thirsty so I thought I'd try here. It was a good choice as the offering process was easy (which is not always the case at tea..."

Michael Davidson

"This is a great tea place. Always visit this place more often times than not whenever we're visiting Auckland. I hope they open a store in Hamilton..."

Mark Paul

"5 star for the XL chicken. And we can go to Aotea square to enjoy the food, specially in the evening. It’s a good..."

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