8 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Skirt Steak w Tobacco Onions Iceberg Wedge & Habanero Mustard
Beef
Ribs
Grilled Sourdough Flatbread
Wood Fired Chocolate Macadamia Cookie Skillet
Lamb Ribs w Skordalia & Cumin Paprika Oil
Eggplant
Tortillas
Kingfish Sashimi
Sit down
Bar
New Zealand
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Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."
Ati
"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."
Soleil Hefferen
"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."
CraZyian
"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."
Rachel Luo
"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."
Daniel Bundy
"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."
Benedict Uy
"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."
Seamus M.
"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."
Manz
"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."
Amindha Fernando
"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."
Laine
"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."
Lucy
"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."
Vincent Tong
"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."
Renie
"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."
Stacey
"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."
Ngwxx
"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."
Chan Can Eat
"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."
Tony Ma
"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."
Shannon
"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."
Sharon Louie
"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."
Grace Huang
"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."
Pig Cat
"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."
FoodieBeast
"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."
Becky Kuang
"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."
Winwin
"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."
Maggie Fu
"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."
FoodiesTable
"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."
Flippynz
"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."
Kirsten
"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."
Mu
"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."
Ang Sarap
"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."
Sushi Slayer
"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."
Sam Hurley
"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."
💓 K
"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."
Authenticity
"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."
Sarah =^. .^=
"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."
Meagan Clark
"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."
SpoonMe
"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."
Whittling Arts
"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."
888
"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."
Jenny Da
"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."
Oceane
"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."
Dine With Ella
"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."
LilianMonaghan
"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."
Karen
"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."
Tess Austin
"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."
Annie Low
"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."
Mona Chipman
"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."
Yating Mai
"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."
Yeahggggg
"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."
Rogue Spoon
"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."
Beccs
"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."
Jolie Wang
"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."
Dotxfood
"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."
Sun Tsing
"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."
Tarah Ram
"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."
Thom
"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."
Medium_Rare
"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."
Sungsam7
"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."
Jess Lee
"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."
Rosanne Choy
"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."
Gnxsta23
"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."
Vishal Rai
"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."
3leos3
"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."
Lily Chu
"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."
Floyd Moratti
"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."
Louise
"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."
Cici Liang
"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."
Miffy7
"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."
Panini T
"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."
Bright One
"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."
João Plácido
"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."
Selina Y
"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."
Potatomatoes
"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."
Lisa
"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."
Libby Jane
"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."
Sara
"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."
Abhijeet Kamath
"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."
Juportellam
"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."
Oksana Zhang
"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."
Matadors
"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."
Kimberly Westerlund
"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."
Real Slug
"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."
Roopali Jadhav
"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."
Minh Châu
"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."
Diogo Reck
"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."
Veryblueberry
"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."
Zoe Bowker
"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."
Victoria Jenner
"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."
Fijiangourmand
"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."
Ed
"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."
Mocha
"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."
Katia Lam
"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."
Espy Eats
"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."
Mimir Yu
"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."
Sheena Singh
"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."
Cherie
"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."
The Food Hunter
"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."
Priscilla Khang
"I was recommended Depot Eatery by a friend and this place did not disappoint! Attentive servicr and friendly staff who answered all our questions!..."
Sally S
"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."
Joshua Searell | Sous Chef
"yap yap so famous restaurant～special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time～local people、kiwi and british..."
Rico Shao
"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."
Anthony Bourdain
"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."
Marggie Pascua
"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."
Jessica Li
"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."
Chris Wang
"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."
Nygel
"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."
The City Lane
"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."
'Cara Lena
"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."
F00dL0v3r
"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."
Evelyn
"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."
Sammy D
"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."
Sharon Kan
"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."
Rebecca
"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."
Chefaldini
"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."
Suprizzle Fo Shizzle
"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."
Layli
"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."
Jade0289
"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."
Adrian Yeung
"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."
Shardae Khusal
"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."
Anna Naesmyth
"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."
Susan
"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."
Dxlche
"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."
ChefZ
"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."
Chico
"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."
Perth Food Blogger
"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."
Dpizzy
"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."
Anna
"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."
Tt_akl
"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."
Hungry Auckland
"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."
Marco.delapena
"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."
Isabel
"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."
Heidi Chapman
"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."
Veronica Te
"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."
Asha Switchblade
"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."
Al Due Za Jubibay
"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."
@burgersnbikinis
"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."
Gloria Lohany
"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."
AJ
"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."
Eat Drink Anon
"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."
Jody Walton
"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."
Cynthia Giang
"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."
Treasa
"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."
T.Ly
"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."
Rohit Victor
"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."
Lily
"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."
LuciferTSN
"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."
Thegreeats
"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."
Ube
"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."
James T. Raukete
"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."
Jacqueline Alice
"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."
Maree
"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."
Maureen Grace Kuran
"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."
Bella Qian
"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."
Mana
"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."
Amy
"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."
Warrick Corfe-Tan
"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."
Ellynn
"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."
Travels4Food
"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."
Chelsea
"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."
Ryan Wong
"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."
Yang Li
"We went here for our company dinner. Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders. And jugs of pinot noir. This place is off the hook - the..."
Regan
"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."
R-Dee Roche
"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."
Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)
"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."
Bbear
"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."
Michelle Hwang
"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."
Louise
"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."
Maye Elle
"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."
Jessie Yeram Choi
"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."
Jamez Hill III
"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."
Kitty Zhu
"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."
James
"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."
Good Advisor
"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."
Lynn
"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."
Nathalie
"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."
Lezel Botha
"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."
Wildpantry
"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."
Will Zheng
"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."
EC
"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."
Claudia
"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."
Gabrielle Shrives
"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."
Cedrin Law
"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."
Tw393
"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."
Sonam Kumar
"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."
Simmo
"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."
Vicki Guo
"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."
Cindy Wu
"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."
Josh
"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."
Linh 💛
"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."
Sourav Dey
"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."
Mitch Lake
"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."
Christian
"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."
Caffeinated Weka
"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."
Emanuel Sanabria
"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."
Vivi S
"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."
Ashlee
"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."
Lisa Reynolds
"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."
Tania Li
"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."
Hannah Wilson
"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."
Sigmond
"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."
Christian
"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."
Jess
"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."
Helena
"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."
Jacq
"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."
Maino
"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."
Francis Lockwood
"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."
Elena Ching
"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."
Janey
"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."
Ryan
"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."
Audric Kam
"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."
Miguel Sanchez Robertson
"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."
Mb
"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."
Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine
"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."
Zach Kutlow
"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."
Glenn Town
"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."
Paris
"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."
R & A
"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."
EpiCurious
"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."
Victoria
"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."
BY
"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."
B D H
"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."
Nina And Kran
"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."
Sean Appleby
"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."
Hubert Cheng
"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."
Joanna W
"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."
Christine Stephen
"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."
Cath
"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."
Mila B
"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."
Sanjesh Lal
"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."
Victoria McMahon
"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."
SS
"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."
Nicola Lewis
"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."
Carl The Devourer
"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."
Gemma
"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."
Razelle Icaro
"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."
Sheena
"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."
Richard Tran
"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."
Russel Dias
"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."
Monica
"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."
D G
"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."
HJ
"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."
Asdf
"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."
Punith Gowda
"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."
William Chiu
"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."
Paul Evans
"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it! We started with oysters (a..."
Captain Underpants
"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."
Miss Kiki
"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."
Jamie Lyons
"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."
FoodiePhysician
"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."
Erika Bayangos
"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."
Evie
"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."
Whiskyncigars
"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."
Xtina Cassidy
"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."
MommyYummy
"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."
Philippa Bannerman
"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."
Calvin
"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."
Alwayseating
"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."
Two Dark Coffees
"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."
Iamcii
"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."
Lizzie Blackburn
"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."
Michael Simon
"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."
Maria Carmela
"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."
Ikazzy
"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."
Judie Zoe Ang
"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."
Gen Middlemiss
"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."
Max Mueller
"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."
Jack Trav.
"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."
Jane Bennett
"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."
Jing Chen
"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."
Miss Persistant
"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."
Zoe Huang
"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."
Gentlepig
"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."
Rhi Godwin
"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."
Cam
"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."
Bernie Vogels
"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."
Wanderlust
"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."
Andrew Summers
"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."
Frank
"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."
House Of Eats
"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."
Ningjaeats
"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."
Ollycooking.com
"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."
Epicurious Nomad
"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."
Donna&Shane
"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."
Michaela Coe
"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."
Kellie Lee
"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."
Tony Zhang
"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."
Shane Philiips
"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."
Sam Jones
"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"looks easy but really amazing！！so so nice！i love it！you must try！best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."
Crystal
"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."
Kelly Kelly
"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."
Ru
"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."
Sammy P
"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."
Thevegicurean
"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."
Laura Hunt
"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."
Rojas
"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."
The Incredible Edible
"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."
BeeQueUU
"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."
Wilson Chau
"The first time I dined here was for lunch, and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house. Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."
Kwan-Lyn
"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."
FlyingMonkey
"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."
Anna Harding
"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."
Happy Nottocook
"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."
Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter
"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."
Monique Liao
"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."
Luka Aleksandr
"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."
Kezia Lobo
"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."
Jemimah
"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."
Angela Trigg
"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries. If we..."
Genevieve Van Eden
"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."
AngeLi
"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."
Moira McFarland
"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."
Jen Hilford
"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."
Tess
"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends. Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."
Jason Montreal
"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."
Cole Saunders
"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."
Charissa
"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available. The first..."
Linny
"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious! The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."
Taste9
"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."
Marilyn Moore
"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."
Nick Wellywood
"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."
Karl Dixon
"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."
Vang Ly
"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."
Nathan Dunn
"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."
Bobby Chen
"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."
Mark Vella
"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."
Lloyd Green
"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."
Kyle Graves
"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."
Cathy Lam
"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."
Gus
"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."
Rebecca Dong
"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."
Tracey Donald
"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."
Sophie
"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."
Alex Sanders
"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."
Mitch Evershed
"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."
Mandy V
"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."
Rozanne D
"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."
Carol
"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."
Lee V
"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."
Gary Burt
"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."
Aaron Nolan
"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."
Miso
"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."
Cindy Buell
"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."
Tim Hinchliff
"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."
Michael J
"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."
Casey
"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."
Joe Holden
"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."
Logan Saxer
"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."
Anna
"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."
Charles Croft
"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."
Annalise Bagrie
"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."
Lucy Shield
"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."
Liz
"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."
Dave
"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."
The Enthusiastic Cook
"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."
Melissa
"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."
Suztho71
"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."
Olivia Winstone
"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."
Rebecca
"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."
Michelle Christini
"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."
Chris Baldock
"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."
NomNomPanda
"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."
Hugh Lloyd
"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."
Emma
"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."
David Boshier
"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."
Fiona Miller
"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."
Jennifer Morgan
"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."
Merv Lowe
"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."
Rebecca Wright
"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."
Jan
"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."
Louise Ngaei
"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."
Marie
"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."
Rose
"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."
Dean Cornish
"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."
Maria & Dom
"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."
Michele Turner
"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."
Trina Smith
"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."
Michelle Wells
"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."
Emma
"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."
Janine
"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."
Leanne Leonard
"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."
Susan Jourdan
"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."
Jeremy Coombes
"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."
Mariamjafer
"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."
Jennifer Manalo
"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."
Lillian
"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."
Jasjeet Singh
"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."
EarnesTaster
"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."
Mairi Herbert
"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."
Maggie G
"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."
Rebecca Warren
"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."
Daniel Wang
"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."
Kate W
"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."
Trace
"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."
Benjamin Huey
"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."
Melinda Mata
"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."
Soo Woo
"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."
TK
"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend).
Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."
Joann Mills
"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."
Henry Depew
"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."
Irene
"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."
dorinachen
"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."
Rainbow Fasher
"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."
"Amazing meal... and to put it simply...You have to have the bread and truffle butter.
The beef tartare and Salmon Gravalax is as good as you'll get..."
Campbell Dixon-McIver
"What an amazing place. The food was exquisite. Probably the best we have had in New Zealand. I will recommend Paris Butter to..."
Ruben Mitchell
"Visited on Saturday for my birthday with a large group and used the private room.
Service was fantastic and food even better.
Beef cheek, clams and..."
Jade Vercoe
"brunched it on a stella sunday morning
space vibe service feel top as good as can be
the food , as expected better than anticipated , prompt and..."
Glen Donnell
"The food here is exceptional. So many bursts of flavour in one mouthful it’s too hard to describe! The duck for main and the Pina Colada style..."
Tricia Sullivan
"Thanks Paris Butter. What a fabulous night with amazing food. But most outstanding service shoutout is the care you took when I mentioned my friends..."
Lea Devereux
"We came for a celebratory dinner last weekend and I just wanted to say what a great time we had - the food was absolutely wonderful (the terakihi and..."
Nicole O'Brien
"Beautiful food love the breakfast menu. I will recommend this Paris butter French restaurant to my family's and friends. Staff were..."
Silitia Susie Vasau
"Great flavours, wholesome and delicious. Obviously passionate about food, staff efficient and professional yet still warm and friendly. Not the often..."
Kate Malcolm
"A big thank you to Nick and the guys for last night. The new menu and its flavour combinations are outstanding. The duck was the best I've ever had...."
Jonathan Hardy
"Outstanding in every sense! Impeccable front house and remarkably cheap for a degustation menu including: scallops, salmon, duck, eye fillet and 2..."
Chef Cabrera
"We had a great night and enjoyed ourselves.
The food was nice, wine match was very present, the stafff were friendly and attentive.
Would definitely..."
George Reed
"Very enjoyable dinner here. Can highly recommend the nz clams escargot style. Slick service especially when we had messed up our booking but the..."
Rebecca Anne Foley
"Love this place. The 5 course degustation is always the best choice..."
Liz McNamara
"We were there for brunch and it was excellent. We had the Open Croque Monsieur and the French Farmer’s Assiette. I could go on about the details..."
David Paviour
"Fantastic food - loved the steak and the soup starter. Service was great - James is a great host! Ambiance is relaxed and done well. Lots of good..."
Matthew Campbell
"It was a very enjoyable celebratory evening. The food was excellent, the service was attentive and considerate. Ticked all the boxes for a..."
Deon Stoltz
"Paris Butter, which started its journey as more classic French fare and has now graduated to modern French fine dining-meets-Kiwi cuisine, pairs..."
Zoe Bowker
"Love this place. Elegant and beautifully decorated. A perfect place for a romantic date. The Menu De Chef is highly recommended. The..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Came here for a 7 course degistrstion secret menu two days after alert level 3 had been lifted. Because of Covid restrictions, we were lucky to get a..."
Auds
"I had the menu du chef and was pleasantly surprised. I loved all the innovative little starters and all the dishes were consistent. The reason for 4..."
Bella Qian
"Long overdue, I thought I'd share my lovely experience at ParisButter.My family took me here for my 25th birthday and I had a great time. I..."
Derik Liebenberg
"Excellent meal at Paris Butter. Staff were friendly and very helpful from the moment we walked in and answered all our questions. The food was..."
Natasha Geo
"Service: 5/5Food:5/5Ambiance: 4/5Been here first time couple weeks ago for a friend’s farewell party. The service, food and..."
Xin Liu
"Have been here twice for dinner , really like their deco! We had their 6 course dinner both times , one year apart , love every single dishes,..."
May Hung
"Excellent from start to finish. Food was superbly plated, great combinations - inspired but not weird. Every mouthful a sensation! Flavours were..."
Vicz
"It was a dinner with a degustation menu at Paris Butter. It started with a number of snack dishes - egg cocotte, Monk fish; Nori rice tuile;..."
STRADS
"Food is 5/5:The truffle butter that is served with bread is amazing, I would have purchased a jar if they sold it.The salmon..."
G1k
"Our dining experience last night was divine. We loved the elegant decor and the beautifully presented food but most of all the service was perfect -..."
Wendy Hewson
"We tried the $69 three course meal on a weekday evening and it was a great dining experience.I selected the beef tartare, duck breast, and..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Came here for my 19th birthday with 5 friends. Very Delicious creme brûlée. Great customer service and lovely restaurant. Highly recommended...."
Jessica Collingwood
"Outstanding in every sense! Impeccable front house and remarkably cheap for a degustation menu including: scallops, salmon, duck, eye fillet and 2..."
Besos Latinos
"I've been here twice now, both occasions were special events, and on both occasions I've left feeling highly satisfied.I love the option..."
Jayden Campbell
"I have been there for diner:) atmosphere was gorgeous . I had a course with drinks. Was amazing with recommended wine! I had venison, snapper for..."
Alice In New Zealand
"We had a seriously divine dinner here. Really attentive service and inventive, delicious food. The ambience was great too, a beautiful space. This is..."
Louise Ngaei
"Extremely satisfied. Not hard to find a parking space. Waitress was very friendly and professional. Food was extremely well presented and tasted..."
SMINT400
"Went with the wifey for dinner last night. Food was amazing. The tomato gazpacho was refreshing, and the potato veloute had a comforting,..."
Tristen Won
"Good wine and location. Not many options for Vegans but the kind staff are always willing to find something for us to eat. Food is always tasty..."
Jacinta Duncan
"Eight of us enjoyed a lovely evening meal here. We all had the chefs choice which was 5 dishes of beautiful food, elegant, tasty and so well..."
Donald Tracey Murray
"What a pleasant surprise! I was pretty impressed with quality and taste of the food. 3 course for 65 dollars were pretty much bargain for the quality..."
Jenny Son
"Best dining experience so far in auckland! Paris Butter beats all the big popular restaurant! The floor staff are super friendly and made sure we..."
Joanne Chiang
"Been wanting to try this place for a long time, finally had dinner with a couple of girlfriends here. $65 for 3 course seems good value, I had..."
Teritess
"Wow, a birthday dinner to remember! The chef's 5-course menu was fantastic from start to finish. The menu featured a tomato gazpacho, salmon,..."
JamesC
"Inviting dining room, friendly service, attractive and tasty food. We enjoyed the tasting menu, which included numerous extra snacks. Highlights of..."
Gus
"Great restaurant ...lovely staff..had an amazing dinner last night...the waitress was amazing..and food out of this world...would recommend the lamb..."
Jayne Mcewen
"Updated review 11/05/18: Tried the degustation menu which was such a good experienceShan's Review:Came here on Saturday night..."
S&G Take Auckland
"We had been to Paris Butter previously for dinner but this time it was the Sunday brunch that attracted us - and the great thing about them is that..."
Geoff Lawson
"The beef cheek with truffle juice is ridiculously delicious! The Duck pie comes with lobster flavour is also outstanding! Truffle butter is smooth &..."
FreeEagle
"its my first time visit this restaurant tonight. We arrived in 5:30 pm , the staff very kindly and polite. We ordered to entree which is clam and..."
Cindy Chu
"Had dinner here on a very rainy and windy Saturday night, wasn't expecting many people to be out but the restaurant was half full. The service was..."
Maria
"It was my first time visiting Paris Butter and we went with a group for brunch. At the beginning we were brought out bread, crossiants and pain a..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Paris butter has the most beautiful ambience. The decor and lighting was very romantic. Service was brilliant and the young female waitress..."
Shell
"Brunch to die for! We had the croque monsieur for a Sunday brunch and I was blown away by the depth of flavour and creative..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Came here on the third day it opened after anticipating it for sometime via Vinnie's newsletter. Food was excellent. I had the Roasted Wagyu (main),..."
Zach Je Yon Lum
"Had a great night at Paris Butter on Saturday night. Service was fantastic. Entrees were superb. Infact the entrees were the highlight of the menu...."
Andre Cressy
"After having heard so much about this place and it's three week long waiting lists, I finally managed to enjoy an evening here in the heart of Herne..."
Frank
"A wonderful dinner tonight at Paris Butter. Relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable wait staff, elegant decor and delicious bistro food. We will..."
Fiona Lane
"Combine ambient lighting, elegant decor and an impressive and comprehensive menu. What do you get? You get chic neighbourhood bistro, Paris Butter...."
Hungry Auckland
"My partner and I were lucky enough to have dinner here with his parents. You need to book ahead, even on a Wednesday night because the place fills..."
Emma W
"Last night, I celebrated my birthday at Paris Butter. Located in the heart of Herne Bay, the restaurant opened in May this year, serving classic..."
Sophia
"Nested within Ponsonby is this trendy new restaurant.The interior is not huge, but tastefully and elegantly decorated. We visited in the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"We loved this new restaurant! Loved the decor - relaxed and full of character yet still classy. Loved the staff, fun , relaxed, very knowledgeable..."
Desiree De Courcy
"My prospects aren't good: Paris Butter is not good for my waistline and destroys any dreams to look like a supermodel. Yet my tastebuds and..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"We booked for a table at 8pm but some friends got there half and hour early and was told that the table was ready. The inside of the restaurant felt..."
Benedict Uy
"A solid 5/5 for the food and service here. I had been told by a few friends that the chicken liver is a must have, and I am so glad I chose it! The..."
CJJ
"Went here for a Wednesday night dinner - food was outstanding - 5/5, however service needs to catch up a bit. Very noisy restaurant so hard to..."
Bridgee
"We tried Paris Butter for Sunday brunch. They were fully booked but they managed to find us a table outside under one of the heaters which suited us..."
Austin
"What a fantastic evening we had Friday night. My partner was celebrating his birthday and had flown from Australia for the occasion...."
Yumtum
"Went here for dinner a few nights ago and had an amazing time. The food was fantastic (the gin cured salmon and the beef cheek are to die for!) and..."
Olivia Thompson
"Great expectations but somehow disappointed?I was looking forward to visiting Paris Butter tonight but it didn't live up to the hype. Lovely..."
Melanie Hobcraft
"Absolutely Divine! True Ambrosia! I went to Paris Butter last weekend, as I had been hearing nothing but excellent reviews and hype, and I was..."
Pepper
"Such a wonderful experience! The food was so flavorful and looks gorgeous , the waiter and chef were friendly and professional. At the end, the chef..."
Silvia S
"We went to Paris Butter for the first time yesterday and we were not disappointed. We had a 7:30pm reservation for the 7 course menu.
Every dish was..."
Renee Singh
"Would recommend. Worth Trying.
Nested in a neighborhood setting, offers a more relaxed private dining experience where it feels the whole restaurant..."
Robert Zheng
"We visited just before New Years and had a fantastic meal (Evolution menu) with Wagyu rib and eye fillet as the mains. I loved every dish; the..."
Clare Milford
"Absolutely perfect. I had started to get a bit disillusioned with degustation fine-dining as the last few I've been to just hadn't met my..."
Andrew George
"ParisButter was highly recommended by our friend who goes there regularly and it didn’t disappoint. The service and ambience is elegant and the..."
David Kim
"Went in for the collaboration with Teresa, food and cocktails were perfect and was easily the best dining experience I have ever had. We even got to..."
Jimmy Whitefield
"Great restaurant. My wife and I dined here tonight and having heard of it before but never been, were looking forward to some fine food. We weren’t..."
Wade Booth
"Had a lovely evening here. Beautiful presentation. French style. Tasted delicious, but not as memorable as I would expected. The snacks were the..."
Hungry Teddy
"Fine dining at its finest. Had the great opportunity to dine here while they were having a collaboration with Lillius (another great fine dining..."
"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..."
"We are here every week and have never had a bad meal! Delicious food, wonderful staff and value for money! Can't beat..."
Tracey Edmunds
"Just had Thai passion Uber eats. Fantastic food. We will be..."
Lynette Middleton
"Delicious food. Great lunch menu. Inexpensive. I will certainly visit..."
Jacinda Turnbull-Harman
"Fantastic food. Great service highly..."
Nicky Litchfield
"Must try and you are going to love it, if you like Thai..."
Anurag Rhode
"Ordered here lots of times. Tom yum and different curries are great but the fried rice would be better. Might add more soy sauce or salt...."
Ellynn
"Amazing dinner experience! Attentive and friendly staff and food was delicious. First time here but it won’t be my last! I had the Penang curry and..."
Stacey Campbell
"Best Thai food I’ve had. Really fantastic chicken skewers, with really think chicken and fantastic satay sauce. Haven’t had dud dish yet! One of..."
Taylor Adair
"We started our early dinner with a mixed entrée - deep-fried prawn in pastry; chicken satay; curry puff; mince chicken & veggie in pastry; spring..."
STRADS
"We have had meals from here 4 times now, and just realised we have never recognised them for what they serv.....which is great fresh thai! every..."
Lisa Rabbidge
"Had the yellow curry (vegetarian) which was delicious. The flavors were perfect and the portion lasted me two meals. Would go back in a heart..."
Emmypoo57
"Delicious Thai food in Cockle Bay.The menu is varied and interesting.The dishes were nicely presented and tasted..."
R
"The best tasting Thai Restaurant in Howick!!The Chicken cashew nuts and Penang are our favourites and the spring rolls for..."
Kylie Raffaelli
"We love this little gem in Cockle bay. Last time we went I booked, just as well as it was full on a Thursday night, that's got to be a good sign. We..."
Birgit Rahm
"Dined there last night. A well patronised local restaurant, however we were a little put off by a mix up with our reservation. The restaurant is..."
Peter Sefton
"Amazing food, great service, such a good place to go for Thai food whether you're dining in or having a take away Thai passion is my top for Thai..."
Tips
"Delicious Thai food in Cockle Bay. Had some pasta with pork, vegetables and black sauce.It was so yummy that I almost asked twice. Almost..."
Diogo Reck
"Love Thai food! This place is added to one of my fave places! Everything was good here would recommend nobody would leave disappointed! Ordered pad..."
Sheena Kumari
"Ordered from Thai Passion on Saturday night - despite some difficulties finding us at the house we were at (my fault) they were nothing but friendly..."
Kendall Farmer
"Yum! Tried this place with my partner for the first time tonight, we got takeaway. Lady was lovely, Curries were delicious, we got red & panang, a..."
Sarah Jane
"So delicious - we got takeaway and it only took 15 minutes and wow so much food. Pad Thai is delicious mm we will definitely be back. I really want..."
Lizzie Blackburn
"Our all time favourite restaurant for either lunch or dinner, lunch is so cheap yet portions very generous.The gentleman owner is so friendly..."
Sia Tulia
"We come here quite a lot as we live in the area, the food is very tasty and it's fresh also very clean, they have a lunch special as well, I would..."
Cameron Boulton
"As I have looked up Thai Passion on Google to ensure it's open today for lunch I have seen this page and decided I MUST write a review. My..."
Emily White
"Beautiful food and beautiful atmosphere. All the food is presented beautifully and tastes perfectly Devine. The staff are also very very..."
Emma Turner
"Definitely a new find for us and we will be back! Overall impression upon entering the restaurant how nicely laid out with authentic Thai coverings..."
Carol Smith
"A lovely dinner at Thai Passion last night. Fabulous food, lovely setting and the service was the best we've ever..."
Catherine Ryan
"2nd time we have been to Thai Passion and once again a wonderful meal, I had the whole fish done in there own sauce, the best I have ever had. my..."
Ann Plant
"A very warm welcome followed by excellent service and the food was superb all complemented by good decor and comfortable furnishings.I had Thai..."
Geoff Plant
"Fabulous experience at Thai Passion tonight - Second visit - many more to come. Brilliant fresh food, fast and friendly service. Lovely decor...."
Bex Moffat
"My family has eaten at Thai Passion three times since they opened, and used their take-away service once.We have found the service to be..."
Tim Ford
"I went on the second night Thai Passion opened, and I've been back often since. The only problem with the place is that the menu is so varied..."
Paul E
"We have dined here every week this restaurant has been open and cannot understand how they could get a poor review, we found the opposite, the food..."
Jude & Mike
"Absolutely amazing food. Fast service. Affordable prices. Drink servings are generous. 100% will be back if I can ever get a reservation haha...."
Samantha Singh
"Came here on Halloween! Probably one of the best days of my entire life, no exaggeration lol.
The food here made me want to cry tears of joy, but I..."
Chaotic Babi
"Our party of four have just enjoyed a very delightful meal at this lovely restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. The..."
Erica Sabbage
"We had such a lovely evening! The food was absolutely delicious - special shout out to the Thai Passion Curry! So perfectly balanced. The lighting is..."
Syd Eats
"Delicious, a good sized menu with some awesome dishes. I didn't see a dessert menu... not that it was needed after a shared entree mix, a chicken..."
Shane Jackson
"Very nice. Our mixed entrées were delicious.
My Harbour Thai main was very enjoyable. Lovely flavours.Perfectly cooked seafood. My companions..."
Adele Richardson
"Very nice Thai restaurant, tucked away in a little suburb - we came across it just by chance! Food is delicious! However, one thing stopped me from..."
Shyam Amarsee
"Good range of authentic meals. Nice and flavourful. Well presented. Reasonable priced. Good range of drinks. Also byo.
Attentive staff, and quickly..."
Paul Preston
"The best Thai food I’ve ever had!
Staff were very sweet and nice, the atmosphere was cozy and beautiful, music was lovely, lighting was relaxing..."
Shamim Shadfar
"Great service by very kind people. Spring rolls were really good and you could tell they were not out of a packet. Massaman curry was great too. The..."
Wade
"the taste was impressive, not expected at all, I think it's definitely much better than quite a few CBD restaurant. Will definitely come back..."
Alex Yuan
"Great Thai restaurant in Howick, big menu with a lot of variety of meals. The menu isn't overly expensive, many people bring their own wine. Their..."
Kelly R
"First time to eat here. The staff was extremely nice & polite. Beautiful authentic Thai, which we thoroughly..."
H Kawamoto
"We really enjoyed the food. Very yummy..."
Evelyn Principio
"Thai train fried rice with crispy pork... New favorite dish this was amazing. Can't recommend this enough. 10/10 great dish..."
Kyran Ludlam
"Best dogy bag ever! Great meal, could not finish so they packed each dish with separate rice to take home. Highly..."
"Used zomato gold for dinner at Sawadee. Because all my friends highly recommend here. Environment was pretty nice and makes me relax. Service pretty..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Delicious chicken wings! Everyone recommended their wings and I ordered 12 today. Very nice indeed. Hot and crispy. The snapper fillets were..."
Tony Ma
"My partner and I decided to visit after paying for our gold membership. Overall it was a great experience. Food was delicious, we ordered Thai fried..."
Velenetan910205
"Great and quick service! The ambience was pleasant and the food was flavourful. The Pad Thai and Panang Curry were particularly delicious. However..."
Trisha Manalansan
"We went here for our work Christmas dinner. Out of all the Thai places I have been, this definitely has to be the best experience.We had a big..."
"We came here about two months ago, some dishes we never saw in other Thai restaurants in Auckland. It is a surprise so we can order something new,..."
Edwin Gu
"Came here a little while ago with my family and some friends. Staff were really nice, food was quite good. Can't really complain. Lovely..."
Dini
"The taste of the food is mesmerising especially their staters, have a very welcoming staff and always have an waiting it’s advisable to book in..."
Amitpatel26789
"We order the Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry and garlic Prawns. Tastes are good. Good services. Definitely will return and try the Tai Pork for next time...."
Chuling Jiang
"I am a massive Thai fan in general but this place is divine. Authentic restaurant as well as food and service. The chicken wings, green curry are def..."
Sheena Singh
"Sawadees offers fantastic food, authentic, flavoursome and always consistent. I have been coming here for years and have never had a bad meal. ..."
Craig Gardiner
"This is such a great restaurant..... great food and service.... in 20 years of going to this restaurant I have never had a bad..."
Campbell Spencer
"This was fine. Not exceptional but pleasant none the less. It's been around for years and for a long time set the standard for Thai food in..."
Paul O
"Came here with a big group of about 15 people which they accommodated very well. Byow too which was very cool! Good prices and massive dishes. Food..."
Georgia Vossen
"This place is great to go with friends and family. Great ambience and service is super fast! Parking is the real pain point of going to a restaurant..."
Rohit Victor
"Went with a big group, food was amazing and service was amazing. Would highly recommend. Has both great food and great atmosphere! We got a mix of..."
Sian Kolose
"Came here on a grabone voucher and got two mains with a couple of bowls of jasmine rice. The portions were generous and filling with great flavours...."
Lucyeatsakld
"So good! Had the vegetarian green curry and fried rice (no egg). Lovely service. Excellent food. Nice environment. Found a park close by...."
Amanda Wedden-Gribble
"I had my 23rd birthday here and the staff were amazing for accommodating to slightly intoxicated people. Food is always fantastic and love the carrot..."
Simone Mulitalo
"Yummy food, friendly staff and really nice ambience. The chef's special (fried snapper with a special sauce) is really delicious. My favourite is..."
T
"When I crave Thai I instantly think Sawadee... Or so that used to be the case.Don't get me wrong, still love it but ever since the menu..."
N.S
"This place is my FAVOURITE Thai place in Auckland, and let me assure you I've tried a fair few. From their broad menu, to the beautiful..."
Hangry Viz
"Food ok nothing amazing!! I feel there are a lot better restaurants around for same value of money. The atmosphere was nice inside and it was..."
Sades
"Went to Sawadee on a Thursday with a group of 12 from work. We were put in a function room which meant we could chat freely and make some noise..."
Mark Richards
"One of my go to Thai takeaways. Always can count on melt in your mouth quality. Highly recommend the Mikes Special, Macadamian Chicken and Pad Thai...."
Erin Berryman
"Came here for my other work christmas function- service was fantastic, food was absolutely beautiful and came quickly. I recommend Sawadee to anyone..."
Holly Shaw-Fowles
"Came for a birthday dinner and we had about 16 people. They gave us sufficient time for everyone to arrive before coming by to take orders. The fact..."
Benedict Uy
"Me and my wife visited Sawadee for lunch. We ordered spring rolls (Entree), Panang Curry with Beef and Pad Thai with Chicken. The beef was prepared..."
JrdnJnf
"I and my friend wanted to have Thai food for lunch and found there were few Thai restaurants opening at lunch time. Sawadee was the best option to..."
Di
"Just wanted to say what a great experience I had here! Lived in NZ my whole life and have always said I wanted to go here. Finally did for my..."
Panini T
"Had a dinner with friends there. We had two entry dishes, three main dishes and three desserts. We were happy with both entry dishes and main dishes,..."
Michelle Hwang
"Came here on Saturday night for a dinner with my group of friends, nice place with lovely staff and a good location. The money bags were..."
HelloimAngela
"Hands down my favourite Thai Restaurant in Auckland. Whether dining in or ordering a takeout the food is always exquisite. Sawadee appetisers are to..."
Hello Rosie
"I came for dinner the other day with my partner on a double date and we had a good time.The atmosphere is very festive if you go on a..."
Javier Yebenes
"Sawadee is my favourite Thai restaurant in Auckland. It is a combination of their consistent great service and lovely food. I ate there for perhaps..."
Melissa Smith
"Heard alot of good things about Sawadee and the food was especially delicious. The place is kept very beautiful inside and the staff were very..."
A
"Beautiful interior I was really surprised when walking in how beautiful it really was. There was a large group of us with 10 people but we had a good..."
Chloé Manihera
"My Partner and I did not have a reservation but the staff was more than accommodating. The food was great, fresh, and did not take long to arrive to..."
Rachel
"Best Thai restaurant in Auckland by far. I love how Sawadee offer a wide variety of dishes and have a extensive vegetarian and seafood menu that most..."
Rojas
"Good food - average service - okay pricing. This restaurant has quite tasty Thai - can recommend the beef panang.Customer service was..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"Sorry last night was a disappointment after patronising you for many years. Have promoted your restaurant globally and taken overseas visitors there..."
Gloria-JeanandPaul Norfolk
"Both appetisers and main dishes have beautiful flavours and are not too salty. There is something here for everybody's food palette. The atmosphere..."
Janice Zumba
"Really good, fast service, delicious food. Highly recommended. Just had to ask for second serving of rice but other than that good place. Parking was..."
Taran
"One of favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. once you go into this place, you will feel Thai decoration. The food is good to share with family and..."
Flora
"I had heard soo many good things about this place and when a friend suggested takeaway i was well up for it! We collected the food and it was really..."
Stacey Jane Rainbow
"Sawadee Thai was delicious... Always an enjoyable experience.We sat in the little hut as we had a big crew of us was awesome! Staff are friendly and..."
Stephanie Tidey
"Sawadee has long been long been my family's go-to restaurant for birthdays and special occasions and it did not disappoint when we went there for..."
Susie Wells
"This place is always good. It's a shame that there are a ridiculous amount of Thai places to eat at now as sawadee used to be the measuring stick or..."
Vincent Warner
"I tried this place out over the weekend as I had a craving for a Thai curry. I think I’m going to have to say that the curry I ordered from here..."
Louisa Vickers
"Food ordered:Gai Sam RosTalay DerdThai Jasmine RiceMud CakeBill: $64Big tummy: We'd walked past Sawadee a few..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"This is one of the best Thai restaurants I been to! Sawadee is amazing. The restaurant itself is beautifull and when you walk in it feels like you've..."
Joe Ram
"Th inside of th resturant is amazing! So much effort has been put into th design of th restaurant. It is probably one of th best Thai restaurants..."
Hungry Hippo
"I am a lover of Thai food and the first time we came here was in a big group late last year. We had the set menu which is very well priced for the..."
C Carr
"Always try to get to Sawadee when im in NZ for the Gai Fai or the Evil Jungle Prince my personal spicy favorites. Great service and comfy..."
Quillion Euillion
"I have been coming here on and off for years and each time it never fails to please ... Great place to catch up with friends... Food and service..."
Donna&Shane
"Went here after work with a couple of friends. The atmosphere was really relaxing. Felt like an upmarket Thai hutt. We had mains and a few drinks...."
Jamie
"I'm never disappointed when I dine here, it's a great pl for group bookings too. We all have our fave dishes, I prefer the beef dishes with lots of..."
Vitale Eti
"Favorite Thai food in Auckland. I have tried everything on the vegetarian menu and have never been disappointed! Really friendly service..."
Bizcochito
"Very very very good food. The whole family enjoyed a night out here and we would will be back every night if we could! The food was cooked well and..."
Pete Nicholls
"After being in Auckland for so long and walking/driving past Sawadee so many times I finally was able to go - twice in the space of four..."
Lozalock
"I finally had a meal at Sawadee, not because of my long-held desire to visit, but because of an invitation to a Zomato event. My first impression was..."
Kristy Sorrell
"Sawadee was a great venue for the January Zomato foodie meetup, with impeccable and attentive staff who were respectful of the constant conversation..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"I had always heard great things about Sawadee, but sadly had never been, possibly due to the fact that I have only eaten Thai food twice in my life!..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"On Tuesday I indulged in a night of tasty Thai food, kitschy cocktails, and foodie conversation at a Zomato Meetup. Sawadee is much larger..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Last night I headed out to Sawadee in Ponsonby for a Zomato meetup. This place has been running for 25 years and it’s not hard to see why – the..."
Rice & Kai
"Sawadee has always been known for sensational food (amazing considering it is 25yrs old) and having come here a few times in my past life and also..."
Frank
"As we fancied a Thai we used Zomato and read the reviews and as it was raining hard we ended up here at Sawadee, not too far from hotel we were..."
Muffin Mum
"Went to Sawadee for my birthday. I was glad to have made reservations when we turned up and the place was buzzing and full! I called to move my..."
Cashew
"The entrance to De Grand is interesting as you go through an ice cream parlour. We made a booking which was a good idea since the place was packed...."
Benedict Uy
"We had our Marriage reception here and had our own room in the restaurant without extra fees. The manager was very in detail on what we want, told us..."
Michael Jerome de Loyola
"One of my faforite places I visit very often. Friendly staff and a great vibe. I will go back again and again and never get bored of the place. If..."
Shaun O'Reilly
"The food was nice! Did not like that we were sitting in the Boozy Gelato part of the restaurant, not a great place to eat while people are pouring in..."
Jared Monk
"We ended up here without a reservation, but they were very accommodation. Food was great, really enjoyed it. Note, when they spicy, they mean Thai..."
Nupur Raut
"Friendly staff, cozy, authentic Thai food. The price balance with the taste. 4 stars because the flies keep coming to our..."
Juliyus Samuel
"Great Thai restaurant, delicious food, we were with a big group and everyone enjoyed their food, service was nice, beautiful place..."
Arsalan Niroomandi
"Went on a Saturday night, and the food is pretty good just a bit pricey. Waitresses are hit and miss but the woman in charge is very lovely :)
Just..."
Nathan A
"The food was pretty good, but the service is average at best. Very festive as long as you don't mind most of your fellow diners making use of the $3..."
Wayne Holroyd
"Good food, great service, heaps of gelato ice cream for a reasonable price. An average thai restaurant that you can come to every..."
Jia Jia Piyachai
"Really good food. We did the lunch deal and I had a Thai beef salad cooked to perfection. Will go..."
alejandra Rosela
"Formerly Sawadee now De Grand this restaurant offers great Thai fusion food amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly..."
"Delicious food for good prices. Came here early and service was attentive. Got fried buns and xiao long Bao. Would go back..."
Punky Brewstar
"The best xaiolongbao Ever! - I legit ordered then watched the chief walk past my table and out of the restaurant to the grocery opposite, he came..."
Jake Sames
"The food in this restaurant are served with large portion and reasonable price. The noodle is simple however I like it. The original steamed bun..."
Chifan Chifan
"Friendly service, lovely interior decor and lighting with ultra fast serving time, decent prices and portion sizes!Sizzling beef came out..."
The Scarfoodie
"Good foods, reasonable prices, fast & friendly service. Authentic Shanghainese cuisine, we have been coming here for years. Love their Braised Pork..."
Michele C
"One of the reasons we ended up here was because they have a carpark out back. You can then enter the restaurant from the backdoor, just look out for..."
Benedict Uy
"Friendly staff, love the xiao long baos here! Must try if you’re craving some good quality shanghai food! We’ve had the fried baos too and..."
Devika Naik
"Been here awhile ago and back again last night, more of like a cafe style restsurant. Friendly service and very accommodating as well. Food wise are..."
Roger DD
"Usually portions are generous and taste consistently good. Xiao long bao and soup dumplings are delicious. Service and cleaness have room to improve...."
Rachel Liew
"The mrs was craving some dishes here so came in for a casual dinner. Service and ambience is standard. We had the sweet & sour pork chop, long beans,..."
Jeffie
"We started off the week by watching travel shows on Taiwan which set off our tastebuds. Came across Jolin and they served all the buns the show..."
Bobby Anderson
"I have been waiting to have some crab or crayfish for a month but for some reason it was not happening so today I made up my mind and ventured..."
Riddhima Paul
"Perfect xiao long bao and pan-fried dumplings (can't remember the name but they have sesame seeds on the bottom). We go several times a year. They..."
Jamie Blackman
"One of my favorite place to come for lunch! Not only their price are cheap but their food are so good! The xiao long bao is only $9 and it so..."
Adventure Foodie
"This place specializes in shanghai food - sweet & sour deep fried fish, soup buns and fried pork buns etc. They have great lunch options under $10..."
Teddyfamily.
"Service is not the best as the waitress doesnt do much and doesnt look too happy, bowls and spoons arent all that clean, but the steamed xiao-long..."
4yaniii
"This place does special dumplings. I also love the Chinese burgers which come in beef or lamb and are great filled up with a bit of cucumber..."
Christina Hibbard
"Pan Fried Pork Buns, Soupy Pork Buns... great price and yum!They are made to order and served piping hot. Each little parcels are full of..."
Rachel Hui
"糖醋排骨真的超好吃 口感非常好有种入口即化的感觉 又有适当的嚼劲 味道酸甜 非常好吃..."
MiRi Lee
"I find with most eateries, it's not a helpful exercise to expect everything to be on point, instead celebrate each place for what they're great at...."
Fuudie
"Awesome chines food went there with my office colleagues for the lunch. Tried so many items and all the items are upto the mark. Definitely..."
YumYum
"Great food and great service! I got the vegetable noodle soup and the flavour was delicious.. the portion sizes are huge for the price, I got two..."
Jordyn Witika
"Very authentic Chinese Shanghai restaurant. I highly recommend you try the shanghai steamed pork buns as well as the beef tendons which are their..."
Nzpeach
"I've been here a few times now, and I keep going back for the pork soup dumplings. They're like a massive mouthful of deliciousness! The other food..."
Emma Gils
"I need to come back and dine here and try more on the menu but last night I ordered some of the classic pork Xiao Long bao dumplings and they were..."
Charlene Weaver
"Food :We triedSoup dumplings - Delicious. The best dish of allFried pork buns - Very soft but lack of flavor.Pork Dumplings -..."
ACO
"Ordered the Fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao) and the Stir Fried Rice Cake with chinese veges. The fried pork buns were so nice and juicy! I advise..."
Kirsten
"Been here multiple times, the xiao long bao is amazing best I have found in Auckland. Have also tried their version of sweet and sour pork which is..."
Ky
"I always wanted to try xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) then I heard that this place does the best xiaolongbao in town so I went to check it out. The..."
Jay
"Finally! A chinese restaurant that sells a decent xiao long dumplings! We ordered the pork and crab xiao long, pork and vege wonton soup, and sticky..."
Sabrina Chae
"One of the best places to go to for a Pork or a Beef dish! I enjoyed going here so much! The staff were super helpful, gave us forks and also wiped..."
Rohit Victor
"The qingdao beer sold there definitely worth a shot. The cuisine is sweet base. Not classic per se but taste can represent the style of Shanghai..."
Jeff Wei
"Came to this place with some mates on a Friday night. Pretty full but got a table easily. We had spicy beef soup, black pepper beef, gong pao chicken..."
Josh Law
"Best soup dumpling I've had in Auckland. I've had some overseas and still this place have better one.Also come here for their braised pork chops,..."
Bryan Chan
"I have been to this restaurant many times. Just been back again. I must admit that the taste of the food is always consistent. They are tasty. ..."
Tony Wan
"Awesome little restaurant down a quieter stretch of Dom road. the last time we went as a group of four. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the..."
Diyani Desilva
"Got tricked into coming here by mi madre, who had tried it in the afternoon and said it was soo good (can't trust her opinion again :P). But if you..."
Melissa
"I was craving Shanghai dumplings and my friend actually recommended another place on Dominion Road which was closed unfortunately (I went at around..."
Misty
"Having found a place that serves pan fried dumplings, which I had been craving for ever since having these delicious babies in Shanghai, I just could..."
Rosemary Young
"Nice shanghai food. I like the egg plant dish very much. Good presentation. Four of our girls went there, ordered 5 dishes, the amount was just..."
Zoe Huang
"I love their spicy pork noodle and steamed xiao long pork bun, It's very tasty. The food come fast, I never experienced long waiting time with this..."
Thanya
"One of the stars of Dominion Road, in my opinion. I'm a die hard fan and connoisseur of Xiao Long Baos, and Jolin consistently ranks very high in my..."
Gentlepig
"I have been meaning to try this restaurant for quite some time to try their xiao long bao and finally this weekend I managed to go... and I wasn't..."
Giu
"Came here for the Xiao Long Bao (steamed pork bun). Not bad! Juicy, watch your tongue, they are hot!! Many people like the buns from Ding Tai Feng,..."
JJJiiiiAn
"One of few places in Auckland serves authentic shanghainese cuisine. Of course not as good as the restaurants in Shanghai. Still give you a bit taste..."
Sabrina Zhou
"Went in around lunchtime on a Tuesday, was reasonably quiet, no problems with staff.I definitely recommend going to Jolin Shanghai for..."
Auckland Food Tours
"The first thing that most people think of when Shanghainese food is mentioned is xiao long bao, otherwise known as soup dumplings. Jolin Shanghai..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Good Chinese restaurants with some semblance of ambience are hard to come by in this city, but Jolin breaks this mould. When you’re finally sick of..."
Cheap Eats
"Friendly service, lovely interior decor and lighting with ultra fast serving time, decent prices and portion sizes!
Sizzling beef came out very..."
Rosie
"Well let's face it, we don't go to dumpling eateries for the service. I came here because it was on a 'must-try' list. We tried both the steamed and..."
Kim Tuhega
"First time trying here. Coming from a Shanghai background, I am familiar with the Shanghai food taste. The wonton here are pretty good, meaty and..."
Wilson Shum
"The best traditional Shanghai restaurant in New Zealand.
I have been there every week since I moved to New Zealand.
Even my mom agreed that!
She..."
Friday Lily
"One of the reasons we ended up here was because they have a carpark out back. You can then enter the restaurant from the backdoor, just look out for..."
Benedict Uy
"I was blown away by the dishes. All the ingredients were fresh and deliciously prepared. Service was friendly and fast too. This was a truly..."
Sue Menon
"visit here for dinner on 5/13/2022
we ordered fried sheung joan bao and xiao long bao and also sour veg fishes soup., quality and taste are good..."
Cat Chui
"Wonderful first time experience!
Food here is absolutely delicious! The menu has a great range of Shanghainese dishes.
The spicy chicken in..."
Phoebe C
"This is a pretty famous franchise in China, and the food was pretty authentic.
We were allowed to BYO beer as well! Although, it was weird that they..."
Rocky Yuan
"As an original Nanjing-Shanghainese lol, love this spot!!
Good place for casual dinner with friends and family or some Chinese people keen for..."
Vera Yao
"The Ao Zao noodles is great. It’s been 20 years since last time I had it in KunShan, the origin of the dish. My son also loves his..."
Zongjian He
"Food here is very delicious and service is fast and friendly. My son’s favourite is Sweet and Sour Pork..."
K S
"The food was incredibly delicious and truly authentic to Shanghai's local cuisine.
Every dish was prepared with precision and care, and the flavors..."
"Wrapped up saturday night with these delicious food at GALBREITH'S ALEHOUSE. Best pub with inhouse Brewhouse ,food freshly cooked n served . The..."
Purnima C Nair
"Galbraith's Alehouse is monument more than it's a beer bar. An in-house brewery, top of the class beers amd spirits, ambience that makes you want to..."
Flames And Skewers
"Saturday night. Excellent food, good staff, good atmosphere, good interesting range of beers . A really nice place - thank goodness a pub that..."
DJR
"The only time I've ever found myself at Galbraiths is pre Powerstation gig, trying to get the last few pints down me before getting all..."
Kieran
"Decent pub food with a good selection of craft beers. Plenty of parking in the evenings at least and friendly staff. Been here a couple of times and..."
Mike Currie
"Love this place! Its all about beers for me. And you would think that since its an Alehouse the food will be ignored. But thats now the case at..."
Vatsal.M
"Great food, have tried the bangers and mash (the gravy is amazing!) along with the pork sliders and polenta chips. Friends have also had the fish and..."
Carmel Graham-Williams
"The last time I stepped foot in this building, it was Grafton Library. Fast forward to 2017, on a very cold night, I walk into a lovely & warm old..."
Ms Jones
"Not a bad old, very old style pub (these are rear).Had the fish n chups, squid and lamb won ton. All the food was pretty good, tasty and..."
Alwayseating
"This place is awesome, the outside area is really cool, the wine is good and their fish and chip is really worth its price - loved it! The inside..."
Justinelaboisse
"Great atmosphere. Went in to watch the rugby so I had a lentil soup for entree with bangers and mash and a glass of Merlot for mains. For dessert i..."
Mana
"This is one of the Anytime Go-To places for me, drinks and food menu, both have lots of options. To top it off, food tastes really good as..."
Anjali Gupta
"One of my favourite breweries in Auckland. Weekend night it just has the perfect vibe. Fresh, wide range of craft beers to choose from. Local,..."
I'm Hungry
"Brilliant beer selection in a lovely old building! There are always several freshly brewed beers on tap. A large selection of bottled beer too,..."
MrGodHimself
"Called in here on Saturday 17 May 2014, had a Rubik - Russiian Imperial Stout $10.50 pint, yummy - nice choice for a cool autumn day by the outdoor..."
David Purvis
"Cool looking pub, with great atmosphere and unique beers. It still has that laid back vibe that makes you feel a bit like you've just stopped in..."
David Palfreyman
"Nice place to stop by for a pint or two and grabbing a few food items. They have beers they brew themselves as well as guest taps which rotate. Order..."
Benedict Uy
"Not many places are as comforting as Galbraith's. It's a place where you can go any day of the week any mood you are in. It doesn't matter if it's..."
SnobNom
"I’d love to describe the interior to you. I’d love to tell you about the comfortable chairs and beautifully spaced tables, the gentlemanly decor..."
Livernlungs
"All week long I look forward to Friday lunch. That's the day we haul ass up to Galbraith's for beers and burgers. The food menu is short and sweet,..."
Tom Meads
"Saturday lunch with the kids - one hour after arriving on the worst flight from Wellington in memory. With mini tornadoes doing bad stuff outside,..."
Duncan Galletly
"This is a typical bar you wanna come on Saturday afternoon to have some drinks and grab some snacks. Nice food, big car parking, great vibe and good..."
Eduardo Dias
"We were craving a nice Sunday roast, but turned up too late- it was all gone boohoo! I think the trick is to turn up early, especially when lamb is..."
Aisling Smyth
"I am not a reviewer - I could but I don't. I LOVE dining out and am constantly amazed at what chefs are able to create and the fantastical approach..."
Bri DiMattina
"If u want a nice hassle free meal with a nice beer on the side, try the fish and chips, fried jalepenos with any of the house tap beers- wont regret..."
FoodiePhysician
"Great English style pub with awesome real ale. The food really compliments what's on offer in terms of beers brewed in house and also an extensive..."
Frank Dowling
"Came with a large group (reservation was made). Service wasn't particularly great, I don't think groups are encouraged. Viewing into the beer room is..."
Verity Todd
"Anything you can ask for in a Brewery. Even a nice outdoor area (which is usually spoilt by nicotine smoke - meh).Some great beers, but I..."
Wenx Hansen
"Great ale, delicious food, excellent staff & friends new to Galbraith's all commented on how good it was to be able to hold a conversation..."
Marion
"I visited on a miserably, cold and wet June Sunday afternoon. Really lovely Sunday roast - beef with all the trimmings (great Yorkshire pudding) and..."
Rosie Kaye
"We visit Galbraith's far, far too often, which is in no way a bad thing. Great outside seating when the sun is out, and a cozy outdoor fireplace when..."
Lj80 X
"A great, old-fashioned pub. The Munich lager is very nice indeed, and the new cheese souffle utterly, utterly divine. I was very disappointed when..."
Bonsai
"A fantastic brew pub. They have a fantastic range of beers, not only their own English-style ales, but beers from many of the country's best craft..."
Peter P
"Love it. My wife worked her way through a beer tasting tray (always a good option), but as we visited during Oktoberfest I couldn't resist steins of..."
Anthony
"Spent a long Sunday afternoon here - the welsh rarebit was honestly the best meal I've had all year. Just stunning food, beer and service. Highly..."
Corinne Gibson
"My favourite pub. And the food, although possibly a bit more pricy than your average pub meal, is consistently wonderful. I think I've nearly worked..."
Missy Davidson
"I really like this place, but tonight they let me down. Great place and great beer, but having reserved a table to eat before a concert I would have..."
Al Clark
"A real find if you're in to beer ! Proper traditional brew pub brewing real cask ales ! Met the brewer Teddy who was really friendly as were all the..."
Martin CZ
"They have a nice garden area. It would be nice to come back there in summer. Lots of beer selections as well...."
Geonju Park
"Seriously great pub. Fantastic in house brewed beers and a perfect..."
justin ferguson
"Our favourite local! Amazing beers, food and service! Plus, last night I left my handbag there accidentally and the staff member there (Ali) was so..."
Annette Hamilton
"Had a really good meal here, plenty of choices on the menu, came out in a reasonable time frame, service was friendly and very..."
Simon Upton (Simon G Upton)
"Nice, spacious traditional pub. Great place for traditional English ale. Quality of food fluctuates significantly, but you won't go..."
Mary Binney
"Nice place to stop by for a pint or two and grabbing a few food items. They have beers they brew themselves as well as guest taps which rotate. Order..."
Benedict Uy
"Great choice of House Ales and Beers. Amazing place with classic vintage feel and ambience. Outdoor seating area is awesome + Inside seating is great..."
Malay N
"I have to give this place 5* as food, service and beer were all fabulous plus there’s free parking.
A little on the $$+ side for us but..."
Richard Lee
"Caught the AB's vs Ireland 1/4 final Sunday morning. Awesome venue to experience the tension and relief of NZ staying in the World Cup! Well looked..."
Brendan
"The fish and chips looked amazing I had the vegetarian burger which was great but I'm afraid the beer has been left behind in the last decade or so...."
Cameron McDowell
"Galbraiths is a great pub. The beer is delicious (especially the Bellringer!) and the food is really good value. It’s great to sit outside in the..."
Janine Smith
"We just had one of the best dining experiences ever at Galbraith’s Alehouse! We booked in for a table of 15 for a birthday and the staff were..."
Sophyia Hilario
"Definitely on AKL's top 20 beer bars for a reason. Haven't been to a place that smelled so much like roasted malt in a long time, as they brew right..."
Geoff Wilson
"Super friendly service person (is that what they're called now?). Food (chowder) was stellar the atmosphere was pubish without the dinginess which I..."
"It is a bit difficult to find a good yum char place in Auckland these days, but Pearl Garden is above average in the yum char scene in Auckland - I..."
Adam Chui
"🥟I never done an epic yumcha shot before and last weekend my wish came true! Thanks to our lovely foodie friends we got to not only enjoy some..."
FoodiesTable
"My favourite Chinese restaurant for over 20 years Great to see you backMike..."
Mike Moore
"Everything I had today was authentic and fresh. My favorites are the shrimp steamed vermicelli rolls and salted egg yolk buns. The shrimp vermicelli..."
Doris Ma
"Recommended...."
Adrianna
"Thought we’d pop in for a well deserved yum cha date with mum, and we were seated quickly (tho this was just after 1pm) amongst a fairly cluttered..."
The Scarfoodie
"Very quaint decor. A decent place to have dim sums at late night. They serve till 10pm but only accept order food and steam style dim sums(all $7.5)..."
Pig Cat
"The service was good — it was a slow start but the food was worth the wait. Will definitely come back..."
Ginger Taduran
"Beautiful interior, lovely location too! The cutleries are just so antique and rustic. Dim sums were huge in size, they taste pretty authentic as..."
Arianaaa
"Yum char was nice!! Often came hot / fresh. I recommend the Prawn toast, sao mai and hargow plus black sesame balls to finish! Came to about $28ish..."
Edwar Changwai
"My go-to yumcha place, the food is pretty good(not as good as Grand Park but better than Sun World), and the service is good(topping up of tea) and..."
Cherry✨
"A better place in the area for yum cha. I regret that all these years I just knew about this place. The place has good decoration and not big compare..."
Tanz
"Ambience 4/5 Food 4.5/5 Food is tastyService 3.5/5 a pushy lady trying to get us order the most expensive dish...Said no but kept..."
Amy Zhang (25% OFF Zomato Gold Code: WANS1150)
"The food we had was good but I don’t think there was much variation circulating the time we were there. It was a Friday lunch so I would have..."
SpoonMe
"Haven’t been to Pearl Garden for a while due to parking but used really like their yumchar. Can get super busy from what I can remember. Came here..."
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"We have been to Pearl Garden on numerous occasions for both dine in and takeaway. I suggest a booking if you are dining in as sometimes the place is..."
Ghoulnz
"Food, and eating environment are good. Quantity is ok, not too much. Price is a little bit expensive, and flavour is fine. Staff is..."
Wendy Wang
"Pearl garden is one of the best dim sum restaurants in Auckland, the food is absolutely amazing and the service is also ok. It has the right amount..."
Lillie
"Went with friend for dinner and it turned out to be amazing. Very polite and prompt service, loved the decor. And the food was fresh, hot and..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Probably one of my favourite places in central Auckland to come have yum Cha. They're not as busy as some of the Chinese restaurants but the..."
Carmelia Ng
"It’s really not hard to see how Pearl Garden has kept its doors open for over 40 years. It’s still fully packed for Yum Char every single..."
Jack C
"A group of my school friends and I met here for dinner on a Friday evening two weeks ago.It was easy to find a free park close by. We chose..."
Vikkidemant
"Came here for Yum Char, really amazing selection and very good service and atmosphere for a Chinese restaurant. Looking forward to going back again..."
ChefZ
"An awesome find. Loved the yum Cha. Staff were so friendly. It was a change to see some China. Good variety of food and since we got there early,..."
Food_adikt
"This long standing restaurant has been around for a generation.the owners have always been friendly and ran the place with class.I love..."
Darren Big Belly
"Have had a lot of Yum Cha but this is easily the best we've had in Auckland.The restaurant is very clean and the decor is..."
Clark
"Looking for high quality yum cha with a range of dim sums? Located in the heart of Newmarket, this place is open for yum cha at lunch and is an..."
Food.review.nz
"OMG! The Peking duck is unbelievable!!! The chaps and I left school at lunch and had a 3 course meal and got back to school in time for 6th period...."
Matthew Robertson
"I love their dim sum ,it's really traditional taste just like I had in Hong Kong,I'v been there twice with different friends and they all like it,I..."
Ariel Tsai
"Gotta say definitely one of my favourite Chinese food places in Auckland. They are professional, from my experiences. Great spot for yum cha although..."
Thom
"Came for yum cha yesterday, we were a group of 6. We made a booking at 11.30am and thank goodness we did as during the hour that we were there a line..."
Lizzie
"First time to try their yum char today and we were satisfied with the food. We had a reservation and the staff directed us promptly to our table...."
888bing888
"Up the stairs to the restaurant. The rotation of the varying dishes was poor. However the food was scrumptious and satisfying. Stand out dish was the..."
JJ
"The first thing we noticed were the innovative plate that can become a bowl instead of the usual small bowl and saucer combo. This is sooo much more..."
Mei
"Went there for yum char, had a reservation and walked in straight to our table no waiting! This is the first time I go to a Chinese restaurant for..."
Re Che
"Came here for a celebration dinner. The was a bit cramped for our party of 14 on one table. I do like the Chinese decorations, furniture and decor..."
I_like_pickles
"Been in this yum char restaurant a few times over the years. The waiting time in here is quite good compared to other popular yum char places. We..."
Jessica Halim
"The customer service is great. The location is quite good since it's in Teed Street off Broadway. The atmosphere is great. The only issue is that..."
Ravi
"Food was pretty good and the prawn dumplings are filled with generous amount of succulent prawns. But I always judge a dimsum place by their char..."
Alana
"I visited Pearl Garden Tuesday last week. I experienced great service, they were very attentive, and they seemed to be happy with what they were..."
Browneyes22
"The decoration, plates and cutleries are great. The dim sum is average though. Waitresses kept bringing the same items around and couldn't list the..."
Therese
"Pearl Garden is still one of our fav place to go yum cha in central Auckland. Authentic food, great service and reasonable price. Weekend lunch time..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Excellent service!Staff were kind and unlike most yumcha places they spoke good EnglishTheir prawn pancakes were to die forAnd their..."
Thegreeats
"Nice place, mostly good service and the price is quite reasonable. Food isn't in the wow factor, and some of it is a little too oily like the spring..."
Chicken Wing
"My favorite dim sum place. Always going for their dumplings, curry squid, black pepper chicken, seafoods and vegetables with oyster sauce. They are..."
Ann R
"Have been here three times. Like the dim sum here and the tea. But every time we came here, we felt quite uncomfortable about the service. The women..."
Vanya
"Heard so much about this place, i had to try it myself. I've been to so many Yum Cha restaurants and this by far is my favourite. The food was..."
Ramorna Siania
"My boyfriend and I wanted to go to grand park for yum cha but the wait was too long. 40 mins wait at least. So we thought we'll try somewhere else...."
Alice Ma
"Yumcha is very good and usually busy but they do need to work on their dinners, the food came in small portions and were very expensive whereas the..."
Andy Huang
"Pearl garden is always busy. But, the past few times I've been there, I've managed to get a table (for 2 or 3) without a booking. So, I guess they..."
Ffionachua
"We came here for yum cha last Sunday. The place was packed! It was even busier than I remember. We choose a few dumplings and we ordered a..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"One of the best places in Auckland to go for Yum Char (if you can get a table)! Have all the favourites plus a good selection of tripe and other..."
Alexandra
"A Hidden Gem in the heart of Newmarket! We only found this place through an associate who makes a monthly visit here & we have also made it a monthly..."
Isaac Valach
"Went here for yum cha first thing on a Saturday morning. The food was good and there was a lot of it. Only disappointment was only steamed yum cha..."
Hannah Gear
"I eat yum char 2-3 times a week, and have been all of gem from the shore all the way to papatoetoe. This is by far the best and my favorite. They..."
Tony Ma
"Pearl garden is a must do for everyone who loves a bit of Chinese cuisine for any occasion! this place has the most amazing menu that is affordable..."
Chloe Marie
"I've been here a few times for yumchar and it's always been a great time. The food is delicious, great vibe- always busy and lively and service has..."
Jessica Li
"More than just a Yum Cha place...Have been here several times for yum cha over the last several years and always had good food served. I get..."
Ivan Koay
"A very nice place with elegant decoration and atmosphere. Feel so relax once step in the restaurant! The ladies whom we believe are the boss are so..."
Lady K
"Pearl Garden is a Chinese restaurant located in New Market. The interior is nice and staff are friendly. We went there while there was only one other..."
Jenny Da
"Took family for Friday evening meal. The dumplings and BBQ pork were really good, as was the fried rice - kids loved it. Would return again in a..."
James
"I've been here a couple of times for dinner and the food is really delicious and not overly pricey which is good since our family likes to eat a lot...."
Aleana Fernando
"I think it is quite an impressive Yum Cha restaurant overall. However, Shao Loong Bao is dry that needs improvements. If not because of this, my..."
Ryan Chan
"This is fantastic Yum Cha! The service is great. They always are close by with a smile if you are needing more food. One of my favorite local stops...."
Sarah Parke
"Service: 7/10Food: 6/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7/10Came here for yumcha. Wouldn't say it's the..."
Jack Trav.
"Pretty good Yamcha however a little "Hyped Up" as to being the best one in town.Don't expect to be able to walk in for breakfast on..."
R & A
"Absolutely beautiful food so much variety, quick friendly service, I would defiantly recommend the golden custard balls and the ice cream balls for..."
Chlowewee
"I would have regarded Pearl Garden to be one of the better yum cha venues in Auckland and in my top 5 for over a decade. Will always be a fond place..."
BeeQueUU
"This is easily my favorite and the best Yum Cha restaurant in Auckland. Mabel and her son Chris are fabulous hosts and always make you feel welcome...."
RoseMT
"YUM CHA - This restaurant is hidden down the back streets of New Markets popular shopping lane Teed St. In fact its above Taylor Boutique, Up a pokey..."
House Of Eats
"Been to Pearl Garden a number of times over the years now. Quality of food is never a let down. A great selection of tasty and authentic dimsims,..."
Jannyannyanice
"Finally a yum cha place that impresses on all levels. The food was outstanding, definitely one of the best in Auckland, service was super helpful and..."
Frank
"This is a great 'go-to' yum Cha place in Newmarket and despite some reviewers finding it not as authentic as other places (maybe because everyone..."
Minily
"This place is one of my go tos. Reliable and pleasant asian food that's of a good standard. I always leave as full as can be! Pricing reflects that..."
Crumpet King
"Tried pearl garden the other day as I was craving yumcha baaaadly. Service is okay - hard to get their attention but they are polite. 9/10 of them..."
SS
"Work above Pearl Garden. Been here a dozen times and have had fantastic meals each time. Affordable and great staff. Busy restaurant tucked away on..."
Doug Surtees
"We stopped in for dinner. A group of 30. It's been sometime since I've been here. The food is well priced. Great flavours and tastes. We ordered..."
Des Shinnick
"Lovely Chinese restaurant with a cozy and relaxing feel and a balcony upstairs. A little on the pricey side but is expected for fine dining and the..."
Keith
"Very good for Yumcha lunch. We chose here if around Newmarket. Maybe the best in Auckland. The service is sometimes not so quick when they are too..."
Whitecat X
"Went there for yumcha and it was packed during the weekend. One of my favourite yumcha places in Auckland. Service was excellent. There was a period..."
Courtney Williams
"Went for lunch today.Authentic, busy and very good. Waiters zip around with steamed bun and dim sum, and you just pick what you want. You..."
Tom Sapienza
"I've read the reviews and felt I should set the record straight, the food is great and the staff are very pleasant. Pricing is reasonable, the place..."
Andrew Collins
"Pearl Garden has been my favourite Chinese restaurant for a long..."
Anon
"I love visiting Pearl Garden. It has been a while, but everything met my expectations as per usual, the options come around regularly but not so much..."
Marc
"After reading a few of the recent reviews we were a little wary about coming to Pearl Garden but the meal we had tonight was excellent. We had a..."
Sarah
"I had yum cha at this restaurant with my friends and I really like the food. The restaurant was very busy and..."
Huang Fei
"My favourite yum cha and have been coming here for years. Usually very attentive service and good quality hand made dim sum (served steaming hot)..."
Matt
"Another Yum Cha restaurant in Auckland, located in New Market. Nothing compares to Yum Cha in Hong Kong and China, but hey, its New Zealand...."
NommyShotTreats
"I have had yum cha at Pearl Garden a couple of times this year with both friends and family. Pearl Garden has been around for a long time and their..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"We were quite lucky that we had yumcha here almost at the end of the lunch hour. First off, I think this place looks grand. I’ve only been to a few..."
Marnelli
"One of our favourite Yum Cha haunts, this place is always packed (make sure you book!). The dumplings are wonderful and we often go for Chinese..."
Cheap Eats
"Had dinner here. We ordered 2 claypots (tofu, eggplant), sizzling beef and roast duck. Everything was so delicious! Portions were large and filling...."
edison C
"The dim sum here is great. Loved their bbq pork buns and pineapple buns, both were fluff and of good quality. Wouldn't recommend their roast duck,..."
Lili Mann
"November 2022: Took parents here as they never been to this restaurant before. With paper menu, pricing is much more transparent. Food was good;..."
Christina
"Quality restaurant for Yum Cha in Newmarket. We come often as a team for lunch. They have a good variety on offer and the custard buns are a must if..."
William Lin
"Dined here & ordered for take away. Great experience either or food is always top notch!
My family were able to get a taste of some of my fave..."
Wendy Veatupu
"We came from Hong Kong and we want to say it’s so good and even better than many of the dim sum places in Hong Kong!
We traveled to NZ for..."
Karlie Po
"Had yum cha here not too long ago. There was a crowd but not overly crowded. Sitting arrangement was good and spacious. It was comfortable. Service..."
Tony Wan
"Pearl Garden Yum Cha in Newmarket, Auckland, deserves an enthusiastic 5-star rating! From the moment we stepped in, we were treated to impeccable..."
Art Salon Co NZ
"THE BEST Yumcha ever!🥠🍜🍤🥢
We ordered a variety of different dimsum, sticky rice and vegeterian spring rolls. Soooo yum. Highly recommend..."
Isaac Veltman
"Delicious yum char! With friendly service. The setup reminds me of dim sum places from South East Asia. From the hipster streets of Newmarket to Hong..."
Nip C
"What we ordered:
- Golden custard buns
- Egg tarts
- Steamed prawn rice roll
- Steamed chicken feet
- Prawn Dumplings
- Mini Shanghai buns
The..."
Luna Hale
"Pearl Garden Restaurant was a perfect spot for post work dinner en route home, as a hankering for Chinese food was had and we were most fortunate to..."
Taylar W
"One of the oldest Chinese restaurant in Auckland.
Clean and cozy environment. Foods are good and friendly service. Reasonable price in Newmarket..."
Gabriel Kung
"one of the best yumcha in auckland, delicious and very consistent every time I eat here. would recommend booking in advance as they are very busy..."
M
"Fantastic!
I have found myself another paradise!
Love love love
Of course this is definitely not like my all time love 928 Dominion Road "where..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"Everything was good. The only one star down from food as we found our other local restaurant has better flovour chicken feet to our taste. Otherwise..."
M&A Dickins
"Beautiful decor in a central location. Very easy to get to. This place is pumping! Excellent service and top notch food which attracts a huge crowd..."
Amos Ling
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