TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Sopheara

90/100 (145 ratings)

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"Sopheara has been around for many many years & is very popular with lots of regulars.The decor is a bit tired & it is super hot in summer with..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Having been to Cambodia recently we decided to stop in at our local Cambodian restaurant. What a pleasant surprise, immediately you are welcomed by..."

Bruce

"Only noticed this place while walking over to New Garden for lunch one Sunday? It had a large elderly party doing lunch all dressed to the nines...."

Halfpie Job

"The interior here is beautiful considering the location. This place was quite warm and inviting and the person who served us was lovely.She..."

Neelam Chandra

"A bit pricey but the quality of food is excellent. The tamarind soup tastes like the Thai TomYum but is very good. We loved it. Had the mixed entress..."

Oriental Doll

"Grabbed some takeout from here last night and liked everything roasted meat platter,seafood platter and prawn and bbq pork fried rice were yum stand..."

Renata Toia

"Absolutely amazing cuisine and lovely waitstaff. A definite jem in an unlikely location. Our main dishes were unbelievably good - I recommend..."

Alex Biggls

"Cute lil restuarant, nice vibe about the place, great service and food is AMAZING every time. Good portion sizes so good to get a group together..."

Cassandra Ann Tossell

"We called in for a Friday night takeaway. Food was ready at the time they said and everything we had was lovely and full of flavor. Can't wait to go..."

Ray Ferguson

"It was an early dinner at Sopherara Cambodian. We started with a mixed entrée - deep-fried squids, fish cake, beef skewer, deep-fried spring roll &..."

STRADS

"this place is always packed. all food is a bit on the sweet side, the chef has a sweet palette likes to add sugar but at least there is no MSG taste...."

Mojo Jade

"Have been wanting to come here and try Cambodian food for so long. Very friendly service. For entree I had Satay chicken skewers, they were the best..."

Hilary Campbell

"A surprising find out in the suburbs. It is fancier than a takeaway so be ready to pay slightly more, however the setting is very nice. We..."

ShoRt

"I have come here quite a few times already with my partner and I was back here again last Saturday for dinner The restaurant wasn't too busy so we..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Finally got the chance to dine here after many years of being very curious about the cuisine. We came for lunch, food was really damn..."

Kelly

"Went here for lunch with a large party for an impromptu lunch. They're a pretty modest establishment so we didn't expect much but everything we..."

Meg McGimpsey

"Never tried Cambodian food before but now I can safely say I'm a fan. To me Cambodian is a lot similar to Thai with a hint of Vietnamese. It's..."

Marcella

"Last year my son wanted to try Cambodian cuisine and I was surprised to find this restaurant was close by to our home. We returned a couple of weeks..."

Kerryj

"Our first time when we tried Cambodian cuisine. Really enjoyed it, dishes are full of flavour, delicious, big. Great value for money. Service is..."

Veronika

"Never really tried Cambodian cuisine before, this place was highly recommended by my friend. Her favourite dish was the eye fillet. My..."

Candii Cao

"We have not been here for a year or more but went there on Saturday night to celebrate a friends birthday and I had forgotten how nice this place is..."

Anne Mead

"Nice food, friendly staff, reasonable price. We've only had the salads & it's always been great. Chicken larb & duck salad. Fresh rolls in entre..."

Ratika Rai

"Food is nice, nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either and it takes quite a while for the food to arrive. Customer service is..."

ChrisY

"Saw the reviews and decided to dine there tonight for daughters birthday. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. Meals are well priced and each..."

Peter Clark

"Always consistently good delicious generous helping of food at good prices with good service. Medium spicy is what it says! I like the decor and the..."

RM

"Read Zomato reviews and decided to go. My comment - why did it take me so long to try this. The place is well presented. The service is quick..."

Bubut

"This place is completely out of our way but it's worth the detour! Food is delicious, service is excellent. In our experience it's rare to find..."

Nicola

"We went to this restaurant before the movies on Friday night. My only regret was that we had to rush our dinner. The staff were lovely, there when..."

Robyn Theo

"I live not far from this restaurant, We drive past it most of the time and never took notice of it untill we had a work farewell here, the Food was..."

Laydee-kafztah

"We came here because of the very good reviews. They are all true! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is freshly prepared and its..."

Rob Tuckey

"I live on the North Shore 39 kilometres away and have driven to Sopheara Restaurant many times and I can assure you the trip is worth it, thankfully..."

John Sommers

"We go here at least once a month, food is great and service is great, could not speak highly enough for this place, if you want to have a quiet nice..."

Noel Goundar

"Read a previous rating stipulating hidden gem. My Husband and I wanted to try something different and the rating we read made it look..."

Squezze

"Great service! I love the authentic Cambodian food there, would love to go there for a good wholesome,spicy and tasty treat. the place is always..."

Swapna John

"Sopheara Restaurant offers an authentic Cambodian cuisine experience, serving delicately spiced food made from the best of NZ produce (and Kiwi-sized..."

Steve & Sokphal

"Great service; even modified my menu half way through cooking it!!!Lovely hostess was a delight to finally go to a place which is so..."

Abhinay Nag

"This place is a hidden treasure which should be discovered by many others who enjoy fantastic tasting food at great prices along with wonderful..."

Carol Smith

"I go once a month to Sopheara and enjoy the excellent food, friendly family service, welcoming smiles. Love the spicy cambodian curries and..."

Steve Purcell

"The most delicous and flavoursome food I have enjoyed forever. Super authentic (Boyfriend is Cambodian and couldnt stop raving about the food), and..."

Hannah Thach

"You cannot fault the service or the wonderful food in this lovely restaurant, perfection. We had a lovely birthday meal with the whole family. If..."

Maureen

"Wouldnt know it was there unless someone else pointed it out.Lovely meal there tonight with excellent attentive service.We had a..."

Maxamillion

"Good food, good service! Try it, it's a breath of fresh..."

Cyndy Price

"We loved the food and service tasty n delish were definetly going back i agree mild is very hot best duck ive ever..."

Dee

"This restaurant is great, to find such a gem, service excellent, food excellent. friendly..."

Dale Whitcombe

"I just looked Sopheara up from where I am living in Scotland because we miss the food and wonderful hospitality of Sophea and her wonderful cook..."

Mat Ward

"Quite simply....."

Steve Jackson

"Having reading the fantastic write up on this restaurant in the latest Metro, and seeing it on TV collecting the award for the best Indochinese..."

Jo B

"We think this is one of the best family-operated Asian restaurants around. The food is super tasty with great spicy flavours. We recommend mild to..."

Peter Sefton

"A local favourite of ours, the food is tasty and the service is fantastic. also very good value for..."

Rochelle

"The food here is superb. Have dined over a dozen times. Only reason I'm giving it 4 star is because of its very slow, one waitress service, which..."

NR P

"It was our first time here and the food was incredible! The mains were so big we took half home for lunch. Every dish had unique flavours and..."

Pamela Ward

"Fabulous food, friendly service, great atmosphere. Enjoying working my way through their menu..."

Carol Clark

"Amazing food! Been here maybe a dozen times and love it! Menu is a little hard to understand, so take it from me, go for the: - Red curry, and the -..."

Hamish McLean

"Been coming here for years - amazing food, amazing owners and staff. One of the few places you can eat Cambodian food and sadly they're closing. Go..."

Allan

"Excellent service. Excellent dishes. We have been coming for years and it just gets better every time. Thank you Sophia and..."

Michael Aicken

"Every time I come home to Auckland this is my must to go for good food. Their curries are divine and I can't fault it. Even my toddler loves their..."

Mai Deguzman

"Really good food and friendly staff. One of my favourite..."

Fraser

"Absolutely a family favorite! Love the food, atmosphere & location. Always the go-to for family celebrations and comes highly..."

Krystal Tourangi

"Amazing food! Very friendly service as..."

Tom Bayliss

Melba Vulcan

84/100 (1225 ratings)

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"Got a Pork toastie with cheese and pickles...classic, comforting, perfectly toasted, good size! For $8 - not too bad at all. Good to see they still..."

Adam Chui

"The service at Melba Vulcan is always friendly & super helpful. It’s small but tidy, and everything runs smoothly. On this visit I ordered the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Rating 4.0 Really lovely cozy cafe on Vulcan Lane. Nothing too fancy just homely delicious cafe food done well. Enjoyed the organic brioche French..."

Manz

"Such a cute little brunch/lunch spot! The service is always so lovely and the food is also pretty good. Only note I could make is that on the menu it..."

MariaToday

"I came to MELBA with my friends for lunch. The food came out really quickly and the service was efficient. My friend had the breakfast burger and she..."

Sharon Louie

"It’s a very cozy place, warm and perfect for a winter breakfast or a morning meeting. The staff is nice and the food tasty. One of those places..."

BelaIna

"Lovely ambience and great customer service. Always grab a long black to go in the morning to start my day. Coffee was great and staff were super..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went there for a late lunch, had the jamaican or jerk chicken dish - came out quick. It was a very nice blend of sweet and savoury. Slightly small..."

Clove

"Ordered the market fish dish which was salmon. Great dish, fish was cooked well and a good portion size, pea purée was really nice, would definitely..."

Shannon

"Melba Vulcan lane boasts exceptional service, beautiful outdoor seating, fair prices and freshly brewed coffee. Perfect for a business lunch break or..."

Mashed_Potato

"Great place for breakfast and coffee. The staff are really lovely even when they’re at their busiest. I really enjoy the S.E.B, so much that I..."

Abbie Gavin

"A reasonablely priced menu that accomodates many, hidden away in a vibrant little street in the middle of the city. I found myself coming here for..."

Floyd Moratti

"Nice outdoor seating in a good weather. Chatting with other two friends and having a good time here. Latte not bad, Houlumi salad is average as..."

Elsalute Chic

"Very nicely done coffe, the best almond croissant. Friendly and polite and welcoming staff.Highly recommend them. Cosy place to sit for an..."

Hayley

"We been to this place before and we like food here. But normally we more prefer to go the opposite cafe. But that they no table for us in the..."

Jewel

"Perfect stop if exploring the city for a day and looking for somewhere cozy to eat. Coffee was great, but was intrigued by the ‘bowl’ of coffee..."

Jess Lee

"Saturday morning exploring the city and its many sights... need a little pit stop and a coffee."Found" Melba and were happy we did. Really..."

Warren

"Really nice place for breakfast- my friends and I came here in the morning for French toast and the breakfast burger and everything was delicious...."

Olivia McNeill

"Bloody good Breakfast Burger 😍 bacon and hashbrown crispy, bacon jam packed with flavour, refreshing bits of pickled onion and greens, and the..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Service was a bit slow to take our orders, which was really an irritation since as uni students we had to work within our timetable, but that's not a..."

Raj Singh

"Food: The food here tasted quite good and was flavorful, however the vietnamese pork belly and market fish appeared to be smaller than average..."

Jirene Beh

"First time trying a ginger latte, highly, HIGHLY! recommend. It's like someone took a ginger nut biscuit, a cloud of foamy milk and God's tears and..."

I'mhungry

"This is the first time I came to this restaurant. The benedict eggs is really good. I like the sauce very much. Also, the sparkling water is also..."

SY

"Highly recommend this place in Auckland. We found this place by accident walking through the CBD. Amazing food and great service both times we are..."

Christina

"Our French waiter was a complete delight, engaging with my partner and creating a very pleasant atmosphere and made us very comfortable despite the..."

Liz Bradley

"The quality of the coffee was really good. We ordered eggs benedict, S.E.B, and salmon bagel. Staffs were really friendly and their scramble eggs ..."

Mindylow_

"This review is based on a breakfast I had today.Eggs Benedict with honey cured bacon was divine. The poached eggs were perfect, the bacon..."

Jimon007

"Cute place for a good coffee. The salmon hash with poached eggs was tasty but a bit on a the dry side. The place was quite at 730 am and packed by 8..."

Rebecca

"Had the breakfast burger and found it to be delicious! The mix of things come together really well 😊! Also ordered the fries (chips) and they were..."

Wapatino

"We made a quick stop at Cafe Melba the other morning. It was pretty packed inside so we decided to make the most out of the beautiful weather and..."

FoodieOodie95

"Melba is a cozy place on Vulcan Lane, offering good atmosphere and reasonable price. It is of course always packed during peak hours, especially..."

Linh 💛

"Food was so yummy and service was wonderful too. Would come here again for sure! The menu has so many delicious sounding items I think we must have..."

Anna

"Had the breakfast burger which was pretty good. It was like having a big breakfast but all packed into a bun. Service was really fast. It felt like..."

G

"Lovely options to choose from. Breakfast fills your tummy and quite delicious. I had the waffle combo and it is good but you do get sick of it near..."

Rown

"This is the perfect place for a cold winters day. I have been here twice over the last mobth. Once for cake and once for breakfast.The..."

Miss Kiki

"Melba Vulcan Lane is always buzzing. Today is no exception. Great vibe and friendly service. Coffee is good. You can always be confident that you..."

Timer

"Melba is really busy on a Saturday morning, but their service was quite on point and the food were prepared fairly quickly. Their coffee is lovely..."

Annie Ren

"We were spending the day in the city, and when we arrived, we were a little peckish, so we headed to Melba for a bite to eat. The place was full. We..."

Nikki Rowan

"Café Melba is located at the top end of Vulcan Lane off of Queen Street in downtown Auckland. The coffee is very good and the food was generous, a..."

Ken D

"Today I continued my exploration of Auckland in search of the perfect brunch. Hidden away in Vulcan Lane is this great kitch kitchen serving up..."

George Forgan-Smith

"We popped in here for lunch... Hidden little cafe that it is! The service was very friendly and quick. We just had the pulled pork and the blackboard..."

Donna&Shane

"Love there pancakes with stone fruit .Bit dark in the cafe and a bit cramped but overall enjoyed the food & service was..."

Foodie Feels

"I've probably tried most of the dishes on the menu and I've always walked away okay parting with my hard earned cash. The smashed avocado with feta..."

Sungsam7

"Only been here because they said the coffee is o so good here. To be honest, I wasn't stunned or overwelmed by the quality. The location is pretty..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Hubby and I were back up in Auckland one weekend and came across this cute little place while out on a stroll. It was quite busy but we got a table...."

Siobhan

"This place does good coffee and food. The corn fritters are delicious and the chicken salad is also very good. My only criticism is that whilst the..."

KitKat

"Nice Food, nice coffee, friendly and onto-it staff. Will definitely go..."

Henry Bell

"We stopped in for coffee. It was late on a Saturday with the cafe heading toward closing.The coffees were great. Surprisingly good. The..."

Des Shinnick

"A lovely quaint cafe on Vulcan Lane. We arrived a little pressed for time (a show to get to), greeted by the nicest of staff. Ordered cold drinks..."

SJK .

"The coffee is tight and so are the jeans. Great feel to the place, almost as if you're in Melbourne. Good food and good service. Price wise, it's on..."

Whoa Nelly

"Good location, good food, friendly staff and reasonable price. The risotto that I ordered had some tender chicken strips and tasty sun-dried tomato..."

Theresa Chan

"Wow another Melba like in Takapuna, except in CITY !! XD food and service is almost innevatable *super cool* while food and coffee taste as good as..."

Jimmy Jai

"This cafe is a favourite of a friends, and she introduced it to me a few months ago. The staff here are friendly and I love the atmosphere inside;..."

Helena Chen

"We bought this deal on GrabOne for 2 lunch mains for 20 bucks and were treated with some quality food. Overall, quite a soothing experience. Nice..."

Vaibhav Kawale

"Really great experience at Melba. We’re visiting from NY and my toddler absolutely adored the iced chocolate, French toast and also tried his first..."

Joelle Smith

"We had flat white espresso with the Turkish Cilibi eggs for breakfast. Everything was amazing and the service was good despite being very..."

Ted Robinson

"When I’m in Auckland for an overnighter it’s a no brainer where to go for breakfast. Dear, sweet, Melba. The Favourite Husband and I stumbled..."

Caroline Cameron

"Great little spot. Smooth and friendly service. Good quality coffee and food. Definitely recommend if you are in town. Keep up the good work..."

Traveling with Apple

"Mind blowing experience. Ordered Eggs Benedict and they were they were simply the best I ever had. A shout out to the Melba Vulcan team..Keep making..."

siddhartha raina

"A trendy and charming café in a central area. The food is really tasty, and the service is good. There's an option to sit and take..."

Mai Srugo

"Really good food ! Glad we stopped here for brunch. So refreshing to find somewhere that sells eggs bene with an actual vegetarian option not just..."

Chelsea _________

"This place was amazing ! First time visiting New Zealand, we had breakfast and coffee. Quality is amazing, food came out super fast and most..."

thilan sibera

"We arrived around 11am on Sunday for brunch. It was clearly a busy, popular spot. The outside tables were full so we went inside and were able to..."

Kym Moore

"Love this place, have been here twice in the past few weeks and really enjoyed it. The staff are pleasant and great you immediately, and the food and..."

Isabella Miriam

"Service 10/10; Though they are all busy, but they are super nice and efficient. Very good vibe. Delicious breakfast, food were freshly prepared and..."

sammi1705

"Lovely staff was very busy. Food was really nice and tasty. Good coffee. Would recommend We shared the eggs Benedict so you do get 2..."

angel63jaz

"Amazing breakfast. The place is on the smallish side but cozy. I had eggs benedict with halloumi and mushrooms and a cold pressed OJ. So good, I was..."

Natalia Carollo

"Fantastic food and drinks with top-notch service – couldn't ask for more!!..."

Rojesh Dhakal

"Wonderfully fresh breakfast. I had the breakfast burger on the freshest brioche bun I've ever had. Coffee is freshly made and perfectly prepared. The..."

Richard Rogers

"10/10 recommend! Service was great. There was a bit of a wait on food but it was quite busy and their attitude was still kind, so we didn’t mind...."

Vanessa Nery

"Easy spot for breakfast. Food, service, and atmosphere was what you expect. Thanks..."

Matt Stanley

"Great food, great coffee. Very busy but service was fast. Staff lovely and..."

Elise Rogers

"Absolutely adorable! Little European alley in the heart of Auckland. The food was incredible and the coffee perfect. Quick and friendly service by..."

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