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Hello Beasty
92
/100 (1479 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Fusion
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
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Lamb Shoulder
Pork Belly Pancake
Noodle
Lamb
Prawn and Crab Toast
Beef
Fish
Beasty Sashimi Selection
Sashimi
Steamed Nikuman Sticky Bee Cheek Buns
Pork
Bloody Kimchi
Dumplings
Oysters
Sticky Pork Hock Buns
Pancakes
gin
Twisted Donuts
Crab
Karaage chicken
Prawn Toast with Wagyu
Oyster
Sichuan Tuna Tartare
Tuna
Asahi Black
Edamame
Small Plates
Korean BBQ Chicken
Prawns
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Okonomiyaki
Scallops
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"Went here on a whim without a reservation for dinner at 5pm. Luckily we got a table and had the best dinner during our three weeks travel all over..."
Marc Wangenheim
"Vibrant, fun, perfect for our group of 8 of to kick back and relax after a day at the tunnelling conference on a Monday night (booking required)...."
Bernard Shen
"The place had a great atmosphere. Our waiter was a trainee and very helpful and friendly. She made great recommendations. I will def go back to this..."
Vindya Naidu
"The food is to die for. The lamb shoulder (melt in your mouth and the sauceā¦ every drop, yum), tasty flatbread to soak up all that yummy sauce, and..."
Penny Clark
"This place was absolutely amazing for a late night dinner! Went on a Tuesday which was still super busy. The decor, staff and the food were all..."
Wendy Nguyen
"Delicious East Asian fusion and immaculate vibes š¤š» Loved every dish we got! Special mention to the Tuna Tartare (small but one bite is..."
Joey Palma
"Such a cute restaurant with a fun atmosphere. Loved the decor and wall art. Food and drink were tasty. Serving small "shareable" plates, we were able..."
Joann Mills
"Luckily, restaurant month somehow in New Zealand so worth trying the degustation in august for sure! What a perfect business travel alignment. Very..."
R M
"Everything here is incredible, cocktails, staff, wine, food, etc. But mainly, you need to come here for the donuts. Absolutely unreal. You wonāt..."
Schuyler Manchester
"This was the best meal I had in Auckland! I sat at the bar with Nellie and Helene and have never in my life received better service. I told them to..."
Kelsey Kauffman
"Great service. Great twist on Asian food. Fun, lively atmosphere for big..."
VJ P
"Had a great dining experience here. Our waitress was very polite and efficient. Made sure all our needs were met. We tried 7 dishes. All were really..."
Betty Damianidis
"What a fantastic place to eat! Food was sooooo good, the atmosphere was pumping and the service from everyone was really attentive. Our server Craig..."
Lyndon Brazier
"A very decent Asian fusion restaurant. Loved sitting in front of the open kitchen and seeing how each chef creates wonderful dishes. Very well..."
Jean Lee
"Our last dinner in Auckland and Hello Beasty was incredible! The potstickers were so delicious but the slow roasted lamb was the best I have ever..."
Bob C
"This place is modern, vibrant and fun. The food is delicious and varied. Our waitress was so happy and like a ninja, only there when you needed..."
Kelda Rawlings
"One of the best experiences in town. We booked but it didn't go through the system... the manager was very accommodating and asked us to wait in the..."
SĆ©rgio Dantas
"One of, if not the best meal I have ever had. We came here twice over the course of two weeks as the food was so good. First time we did the tasting..."
Adam Jurski
Safran Cafe Restaurant
91
/100 (1299 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Mediterranean
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
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Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
On Left Mushroom Risotto Tapa on Left Terakihi Tortillas Very Nice
Chicken Avocados
Meatballs
Seafood Risotto
Paella
Arancini Balls
Beef Carpaccio With
Pasta
Lamb
Soy Flat White
Salad
Pesto
Scallops
Risotto
Fish
Calamari
Salmon
Pork Belly
Salmon Salad
Wine
Fettuccine Alfredo
Lamb Rump
Food and Coffee
Tapas
Qebapa
Safran Big Breakfast
Prawns
Chicken Wings and Meatballs
Sticky Ginger Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Vegetarian Salads
Hummus
Allpress Coffee Beans
Sit down
CafƩ
Mediterranean
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Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
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Brunch
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Mid-range
"Very nice restaurant, delicious food, reasonable price for new..."
Mikayla Frisby
"Great food and service! Super friendly and accomodating staff. They do a supergood paprika chicken too! Would highly recommend..."
Ehsan Askarany
"Nice location and atmosphere! Thereās both indoor and outdoor seating. Food was pretty good. Thereās only one veg option on the menu however. The..."
Shivank Dubey
"Enjoyed our dinner here , ordered a seafood risotto and a padella, garlic pita , food was great , had a great time catch up with my sis! I used to..."
May Hung
"Really nice cafe with good environment. Food was super delicious however only thing stopping it from a 5 star review was portion size. Creamy..."
Ivy
"My partner and I dine out a fair bit in Auckland and the food here would have to be one of the best we have had. The meatballs are incredible and a..."
Chris
"Their vege lasagne was delicious! I often love trying out meatless options when dining out, and Safran Cafe did not disappoint with theirs. The sauce..."
Lum Lum
"Steak was cooked perfectly and great attentive..."
Anna C
"Posted on Instagram food reviewing account as well @nourishingmei Safran! Took mum out for dins last night and went to Safran in new market..."
Nourishingmei
"I came to Safran Cafe for lunch with my mum and brother. The restaurant itself is quite cosy and there is also outdoor seating for warmer days. We..."
Sharon Louie
"With over 12 years experience and presence in Newmarket, itās no wonder these guys proclaim the ābest coffee in Newmarketā. The coffee..."
Shend Haraqia
"I have come in and out of Auckland for 5 years. I stay nearby because these are the best restaurants in new market area. At the Safran I have enjoyed..."
Justin Murphy
"One of the restaurants lining the grassy area on the intersection of Khyber Pass and Broadway. This place has been here for a while.CAme..."
Benedict Uy
"The food was excellent, the place had a great atmosphere and the staff were polite and attentive to our needs. I definitely will be going back there...."
Cheryl F
"Found this little cosy and romantic place by coincidence but so happy I did. The overall experience deserves a 4 but the service was so good..."
BelaIna
"First time at Safran, and Iām not sure why we havenāt been here before! Excellent service, delicious food & great environment with inside &..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Popped into Safran for dinner before a movie recently - hadnāt done any prior research, just wandered around the various options and decided to..."
Anabelle
"I have seen that some reviews had criticized on safran's lunch and dinner but I have only been there for breakfast.Ā Firstly, they sell..."
The Food Hunter
"Safran has the best Cajun Chicken (lunch time menu)! But my only problem with this place is the wait times! Located close to work, my team and I very..."
Anna
"I mostly enjoyed my time here last night, but wasnāt blown away by the food. Our prawn appetiser was small but delicious: juicy prawns..."
Raymond Tiong
"We went here for a friend's birthday dinner and we were lucky it was Tapas Special night so each Tapas was only $14...especially enjoyed the chili..."
Anitha Narayan
"Huge and delicious breakfast. which all came out at the same time. Great service and friendly wait staff. Nice and warm outside area too with plenty..."
Louise Murray
"Went lunch time on a friday and we got one of the last available sitting plaxes. excellent food and service. Had salt and pepper squid, so yumm...."
Natalia D Acunto
"I love going here! This restaurant is one of my favourite places to goto! the staff are always really friendly and the foods awesome! their chicken..."
Desiree
"I have been here off and on over the many years this has been situated here. Having had fond memories of many late night dinners here, I have been..."
CJ
"Wow ā¤ļø. I need to be in Newmarket more by the looks of it! All of their eateries just know what they are doing š. The location is primo, the..."
Monique Porteous
"Best spanish food in town! Ā The hamburger is amazing! Ā I haven't figured out yet what they put in the beef, but the flavour is SO addictive....."
R
"Have been here quite a few times. From when they started doing $10, $12 and now $15 lunches.Great service. Lovely to sit outside when the..."
I_like_pickles
"This place has a really chill atmosphere and the seating is really comfortable. All the staff are very friendly as well. I had the chicken burger and..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"Work lunch here is great value and there is something to suit everyone. I had the cajun chicken and it was good value for lunch and filling nothing..."
Niamh Slattery
"I popped in here en route to a work meeting. I had kept walking past their sign that says 'best coffee in Newmarket'. Decided it was about time I..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Went here with my entire office. We all ordered from their $15 lunch menu. I had the beef lasagne, was yummy and huge portion, had to do a takeaway...."
I'm Hungry
"I really wasn't expecting anything special when we went here for a work lunch, so I was very pleasantly surprised when it turned out so good.Its..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Went here for a quick bite on a sunny afternoon. Really like the outdoor seating. We ordered the Albanian meatballs and the Steak sandwich..."
Danny
"First time here and wouldn't be the last. Just tried their coffee. It's worth the money. Would keep me up for a long time. The menu looks interesting..."
Debin Sabu
"They are have lunch specials which is very good. Good value for money and service was impeccable. Good ambience too. Will come again in the..."
ChrisY
"Affordable, authentic spaghetti bolognese (from the lunch menu), wonderful service and great ambience in a convenient location. What more could you..."
Jasmine Chai
"Went here for a work lunch last week- the $15 lunch menu was very tempting but I ordered a paella to share with a frined, as I wasnt very hungry...."
Eli A
"I had organised for a lunch with colleagues this afternoon at Safran. It was our first time and I'd like to say I was extremely impressed by the..."
Shebani Farik
"Lovely location and the outdoor dining area is great. Inside is a bit dark.Had the $15 breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast and a pot of..."
Ange Robinson
"Great spot for breakfast/brunch, but get here early when it is nice an quiet. Big Breakfast is outstanding, but like too many cafes doesn't include..."
NKI
"Went here for lunch a few days ago. Fast Service Food was amazing, perfect place for brunch, i highly recommend this place i will be back again!!..."
Joshua Searell | Sous Chef
"I like to come here for the coffee as it's pretty good, you can buy a prepaid coffee card which works out to be $3 per coffee regardless of size, the..."
Christina
"Walking around to eat somewhere and came here.Had a steak with blue cheese and potatoes. Good food. toilets need a bit of cleaning, great..."
Ryan James
"My sister introduced me to Safran today, the thing that really drawed her attention was the amazing $15 lunches and how much you get out of it...."
Iamcii
"Definitely recommend this place! Cheap $15 meals that can fill you up and leave you damn satisfied. I had the steak sandwich- cooked..."
Moon
"Love the place, extremely professional and lovely atmosphere, can't fault the service or the food although I do prefer the old lunch menu or how they..."
Sean M
"Dropped in here for a quick breakfast. I had a delicious white chocolate raspberry muffin. The environment was really relaxing and I was Impressed..."
Lauren Winthrop
"Had the vol au vent- the only vegetarian main- but it was definitely the best option nevertheless! Cute atmosphere with the candles and had a..."
A
"Have had dinner here a couple of times and overall had a great experience. They do a good range of Spanish tapas dishes that are perfect for sharing..."
Binula
"My favourite cafe for brunch. The have a really good range offerings Spanish style dishes, while also covering the basics. Staff are always super..."
Luke Norris
"Turned up dead on twelve for a quick lunch. The lunch menu is $15 which is comparable to other places near by. Service was fast and..."
Joe Critic
"Had a great Saturday lunch experience at Safran. We both had the Cajun chicken which was delicious with a good serving of salad and a really..."
Anna Hinehou
"I had brunch here last week and ordered the french toast which tasted okay but I've definitely had better. The real standout for me was their..."
Manic Diner
"An excellent choice for a pleasant dinner. The food is well cooked and the service excellent, prompt and efficient.We indulged in the lamb..."
Norman Crawshaw
"I work nearby and my partner wanted to take me out to lunch somewhere differentWe walked passed and saw a spare table in the warm sun which..."
Rahia
"My partner & I came here for breakfast, I had the French toast and he had the Safran Scramble - both meals were yum. Our coffees came out within..."
Jayne Oates
"Had breakfast here $14 spend great value but best of all was the food exceptional. Good coffee and polite service. Well done guys keep it..."
Benjeman
"What a lucky and fantastic find. We bought a deal voucher for breakfast and was so impressed with this place we went back for dinner last night. Both..."
Mandi Van Eeden
"We had Dessert here last night & it was simply superb. If you have a sweet tooth, then the Cannelloni pancakes with chocolate mouse &..."
Orca1
"Never disappointed here. While it's not fine dining, the food is very good, the atmosphere is charming and the service is very attentive. Nice touch..."
Vince Frank
"This restaurant had a $12 special for lunch today, so my friend and I decided to try it out. The location is pretty, and it was nice to sit out in..."
Noelia Gonzalez QuiƱones
"I went to Safran last Tuesday for dinner and found it fantastic.We were greeted immediately as we walked up to the front door and asked for our..."
Karina Jean Weeks
"Great food, very nice service and good environment in general. I would definitely recommend the Spanish tapas and wines. As a positive comment, I..."
Javier Yebenes
"We had Chicken Fettuccine and Paella tonight, mushroom rice ball as tapa, it was very nice. Everything is great, especially the Chicken Fettuccine,..."
CherryPie
"Went there last Tuesday for the steak special. Service was great, food was great too, prices for food and drinks are very reasonable and worth giving..."
Oberzocker 511
"Friendly staff and cozy place. Great food! The crew is so friendly with kids and very accomodating. They even made a customised pizza flavour for my..."
Jerry Calapuz
"Had an awesome dinner with my mum here on Motherās day. We loved every bit of it, excellent service and food. Staffs are very sweet, they put a..."
Chantelle Abellon
"We had the Bottomless Brunch here and had a really nice time. The food was amazing and we liked that there were many different food options so you..."
Helene Sophia
"The service was excellent, however the meals we ordered were all underseasoned. However, we did enjoy the bacon..."
Nathan
"Did Bottomless Brunch with a group of 7 and will definitely be back! Seated outside under the awning, even on a drizzly day it was nice. Service was..."
Saphronyx Papali'i
"Food and service were lovely, the Qebapa was delicious and very reasonably priced. I only wish there would have been more meat but otherwise the..."
V Z
"Dinner on a Saturday evening. We had the lamb rump and fillet steak. Both were excellent. Service was friendly and competent...."
Lesley
"Went for a bottomless brunch and was super impressed with the food and service. Frequent top ups and delicious cocktails. The food menu also had..."
Achini Samarasekara
"I have done bottomless brunch at Safran Cafe twice now and they never disappoint. The food is delicious, they refill your drinks so quickly. Service..."
Vern
Debretts Kitchen
91
/100 (932 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
Vegan Options
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Gluten Free Options
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Lunch
Breakfast
Scallops
Beef
Vegan High Tea
Toasts
Parmesan Crusted Filet Mignon
Scones with Jam & Cream Cream Cheese & Cucumber Sandwiches
Cheesecakes
Eye Fillet with Fresh Vegetables
Cakes
Chicken with Fresh Vegetables
Salad
Chips Probably
Duck
Vegetarian High Tea
Lamb
Oyster
Lamb Lion
Fish
Risotto
Egg Ene
Pork
Salmon
Cured Salmon Blini CrĆØme Fraiche
Big breakfast
Afternoon tea
Halloumi salad
Salmon Eggs Benedict
Cheesecake
Rib eye steak
Fruits
croissants
Granola Bowl
Prawns
Coffee Croissant
Sit down
European
Healthy
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Private Dining
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Gift Cards Available
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"We went to here for team dinner party. This place was so amazing. We were all satisfied with everything. The staffs were so kind, all foods were so..."
LULULALA
"Booked for Tipsy High Tea for 2. Was a great time and very relaxing. High tea was lovely and had a good variety to choose. The 3 tipsy cocktails were..."
Judy Johnston
"Lovely experience at high tea! Our elderly parents first experience made incredibly comfortable by staff were so friendly and attentive. We had two..."
So-Jung Park
"The high tea was fun and very tasty. I think what makes this place special is the value of what you're getting. The roaring 20s high tea is a great..."
kim hdez
"We only came here for an afternoon drink so I can't comment on the food but the atmosphere was so nice I would've stayed for dinner if we had the..."
Clare Milford
"We had a wonderful time, the food was amazing, the drinks were spectacular and the vibe was great! Will definitely be back to experience tea at..."
Leah Kaiser
"My birthday high tea was all I could have asked for. We all had a a great time. It was perfect for myself and my family of girls. Instead a birthday..."
Caroline Bennell
"Overall a very pleasant dining experience. The food was very good and nicely presented. No..."
Mary Binney
"Took my family for my birthday to the 1920s high tea. It was beautiful and the Bees Knees cocktail and sweet and savoury treats were lovely. Staff..."
M Johnstone
"Love the original retro decor. They always have great tunes and the atmosphere is relaxing and just a good vibe. The team are friendly and love their..."
Brooke Fors
"What a gem. Amazing value for money 20$ for a hot dish with coffee beautiful ambiance and good service. I had the French toast and it was a delight..."
Finedine Romance
"This was a very nice experience. Due to covid the prices didnāt seem extremely exorbitant which most places r doing. 20$ for any breakfast with a..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"The High Tea is a lunch to die for, complete with three tiered serving plate and genuine china tea sets. The bites range from the classic scones with..."
Liz Allan
"Very good food, well presented and great service. Our table of 5 all had a good time. Pretty good wine list too. Negroni to die..."
Greg Dean
"Went for breakfast, 4 adults, 1 child, 1 baby. The team were super accommodating and even entertained the baby for a bit. Great, attentive service..."
Sarah English
"Great High Tea at DeBretts. Delicious bite size savoury and sweet treats. A beautiful little cocktail complimented the selection. Good selection of..."
Andrew Alexander
"It was a real treat to spend a couple of hours doing something different . I can definitely say the Tipsy High Tea is the way to go . Was well worth..."
Johan Eagar
Adriatico
91
/100 (480 ratings)
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Seafood
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Pizza
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Beef Scotch Fillet
Seafood & Pasta
Pasta
Honey Pancakes
Chocolate Mud Cake of the Day
Cacciatore Chicken
Pesto
Steak
Salad with Warm Balsamic
Panna Cotta
Affogato
Spaghetti Bolognese
Chicken & Mushroom
Cream Sauce
Scallops
Cannelloni
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
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Mid-range
"We love this restaurant. All of the staff are lovely, and the owners often come over for a chat. The food is always perfect no matter what we order...."
Helen Roberts
"We have been coming to this delightful restaurant on and off for many a year. Food is delicious and so tasty. Love the calamari griglia and the..."
Gayle Shaw
"I was in the area and came here for dinner. The inside is quite cosy and relaxing with the decor and lighting. The menu has quite a lot of..."
Benedict Uy
"Ordered a Spaghetti Bolognese for takeaway. Sauce was tasty but too much oil and not enough meat in it. Serving size was big which I..."
Jason Yeoh
"I came here for dinner with family and friends for my birthday . The food was amazing and the staff and service were excellent. We loved it! We will..."
Alisi
"Went here last night and as someone whoās lived in West Auckland for over 25 years, I was really surprised with the quality of food. The garlic or..."
Ray TheRealist
"Wow. The scallops were PERFECTION, served on the most tantalising creamy mushroom risotto, what an incredible dish. Adriatico is a simply adorned..."
Cara
"Delightful, warm, cosy and yum! Great little spot in Henderson. Had the garlic bread plus two different fettuccine dishes. All were top notch! Will..."
Ben Paris
"My family love Adriatico. Great friendly service casual atmosphere. Lovely food at a great place. Been there over 200 times and consistently..."
Richard Wright
"Yum yum yum and more yum. My favourite restaurant out west Auckland. The involtini was mouth watering and the service was fantastic. Will recommend..."
Becky Macphail
"Driven past this place probably thousands of times (lived locally my whole life) and got to go here for date night! It's small and cosy, has a couple..."
Janice McCartain Dagg
"What divine food we had last night from the fettuccini Di Pollo to the Alexander Steak the best steak so far in Auckland we've tasted and to top that..."
Tone TT
"Another family favourite for birthday dinners. Garlic bread, lasagne, chicken principessa are all favourites. Very friendly staff who recognise..."
Yort
"Awesome Italian atmosphere accompany by good service. Had Alexander Steak and Tiramasu for dessert. Definitely coming back for more. Wine selection ..."
John Tagiilima
"Long time family favourite. Definitely something for the whole family on this menu. Scallops and prawns are perfection and the staff are lovely and..."
Sunny
"I have been here numerous times one of my favourite dishes is from here, the chicken and calamari salad with balsamic and feta dressing. Takeaway is..."
Samantha Brown
"This place serves AMAZING garlic bread! The meals are reasonably priced and the staff are lovely! I ordered a standard pizza and it was delicious! I..."
Anna
"Small Italian restaurant in the heart of little West Auckland. Reasonably priced too. Don't require a booking usually. Come here often specifically..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"I recently ate at this restaurant and it was definitely the best Italian place I've eaten at so far! I ordered the Adriatico special and I was ..."
Natasha Walsh
"Our plates were polished clean! Should have come long ago but glad we finaly made the trip here.The pork parmigina scallopini and slow..."
R & A
"Nice little Italian place tucked away in henderson, always busy, great staff and great food, however the place is quite small and we were forced to..."
Fat Bastard
"Ok lil place tucked away in Henderson. We had the steak and cannelloni which were both ok but not superb. However service was very attentive and..."
Hannibaleater
"My partner and I are regular customers here and love the food, service and atmosphere. It doesn't feel like you're in the middle of Henderson at..."
Lin
"After a long and exhausting day, found this jewel while looking for food. Didn't realize such a place existed in Henderson. Best pepperoni pizza and..."
Foreveralone
"This is one of the best places out West Auckland to eat, the best part with regards to this place is that they do a fantastic takeaway..."
Moira McFarland
"This is the first time ever thatĀ I haveĀ felt compelled to write a review on a restaurant! After a lot of ringing around I finally found Adriatico..."
Alison Brown
"Very impressed with the quality of the food and the service, best garlic bread I have ever tried before. Music makes for a lovely relaxing..."
Asher Korff
"Found this one night while strolling through Henderson. Was surprised to see a fancy Italian restaurant there tbh. Very cynically, I tried their..."
Supreet Kaur
"Food quality is always amazing. Each time I've been it's better than the last. I took my family here for my birthday and they were all impressed...."
Samuel Davis
"Delighted to find a brilliant Italian Restaurant in Henderson!I read the reviews on Menu Mania prior to going to Adriatico and decided we'd..."
Elizabeth Stevens
"Been going to Adriatico for so many years its incredible. The pasta in particular is very good but I also am partial to the steak..."
John Davis
"This is a real gem. highly recommend.Where to go on the one night without the kids? It's pretty limited in Henderson. Hanger? up to..."
Daniel
"Best Italian ever! I have been coming here for special occasions since I was a child. The food tastes amazing and the service is always wonderful. I..."
Emma
"We are irregular - regulars here. My wife introduced me to Adriatico in 2006. We have been 2 to 3 times a year since then. The menu is easy for..."
Jace Anderson
"Loved this place. Great Italian food, and a pretty extensive menu. The garlic bread was very good, and my main of Pork Masala was delish, yum yum...."
Kath
"One word YUM! Great little place. I had the steak, it was perfectly cooked and the combination with sauce was great! Would definitely come back as I..."
Donna
"Whilst in auckland for 3 weeks on business, we discovered an absolutely amazing Italian restuarant, Adriatico's.Between the 5 of us we tried a..."
Donald
"I've been here a few times and always found the service great, the staff friendly and the food absolutely delicious. Its very classy and an ideal..."
Selina Chan
"This place is superb. Honestly time after time it never fails. Food is amazing I can never fault it and I am a pretty fussy eater. The steak dishes..."
Rachael Inns
"WOW... What a great little restaurant for Henderson. I usually just think of Tony's when someone wants to eat out in Henderson, but Adriatico was a..."
Maree
"18 Sept 2010 - Had a fantastic anniversary dinner last night. The garlic bread is a must have. Both the Involtini and Chicken Alla Firenze were..."
Roger & Ann Klaver
"Love this place, the food is always..."
Tracey Gill
"Unbelievable taste sensation. What I love about this restaurant is that the quality, taste and service never changes - absolutely the..."
Debbie Clark
"I love the food. It is been always delicious. We will return and highly recommend..."
Clara Gonzalez-Woods
"Have been going here for years now and have never been disappointed with either the service or the meals. Have taken family and friend here who go..."
Erin De Martin
"We went there as a group of four and all had different meals. All of which were very good. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Clean and tastefully decorated...."
Craig
"1/ Always a favourite, never disappoints. Busy lilā place just before Xmas. 2/ must be our first visit for 2023, cosy atmosphere, great food. 3/..."
cee doubleyou
"Food was exceptional and service was great. The staff were very accommodating with our toddler and brought her books/toys to keep her occupied so we..."
Viresh Mathur
"Iāve eaten at many Italian restaurants. This one competes well with La Rosa in Glen Eden. My first time coming and we were received by a girl who..."
James Corcoran
"Welcome home :) We missed you :) Absolutely beautiful food and service as usual. Vegetables are always perfectly cooked, not overdone, steak was..."
tina gooch
"Have been going here for over 20 years. Wonderful restaurant. Excellent food every time with friendly lovely service. The Chicken Alla Firenze is..."
Yvonne & Richard Wright
"I was in the area and came here for dinner. The inside is quite cosy and relaxing with the decor and lighting. The menu has quite a lot of different..."
Benedict Uy
"Food was great and staff was very friendly! Highly recommend this hidden gem...."
Kumindu Dias
"Amazing. As an Italian I can say this is top quality, best Italian in Nz! My new fav place, will be back again. Recommend the pizza š Calamari..."
Aaron Falkner
"Service staff were friendly and attentive. Restaurant was cute and the aroma of the food was so good. Best part is the food matched the aroma...."
Nigeline Sio
"What a great restaurant! Adriatico has become our regular date night spot. The food is fantastic as well as the service. Definitely give the gnocchi..."
Bianca Hemens
"My boyfriend and me came on here anytime that we feel like Italian food. So lovely..."
Be the One
"Ordered chicken tortellini and it was amazing. Staff and chef were so friendly and understanding our needs and the results didn't disappoint. Only..."
Arshdeep Kaur
"Great peppercorn steak and..."
Anna Rosenberg
"Excellent, fast and friendly service, beautiful food, lovely..."
Louise Sheehan
"First time I have been to this restaurant. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere hits you. Locals eating and ordering their favorites, laughing and..."
Janine Blackmore
"THE BEST Italian restaurant. We come here regularly, whether is busy or quiet night, the service, the food, the whole experience never lack. My..."
Katerina Mladenovikj
"Awesome place, feels like youāve left Henderson when your in there. Service is great food is great and and prices for a quality Italian restaurant..."
Calem Graty
"This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in New Zealand so far. Highly recommended to everyone who wants excellent food and service..."
Zlatko Ilievski
"We always love the food here, be it takeaway or dining in. We feel it is the best Italian food in West Auckland. However, this time was not quite as..."
Dusk
Sails Restaurant
89
/100 (3481 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Grill
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Bluff Oysters
Prawns
Beef
Snapper Ceviche
Crayfish Mornay
Cured King Salmon
Ceviche
Valrhona Chocolate Ice Parfait
Salad
Dozen Oyster
Crawfish
Hawkes Bay Lamb
Catfish
Seared Tuna
Scallops
Petite Fours
Duck
Lamb
Market Fish
Oyster
Fish
Slow Cooked Duck Leg
Calamari
Sashimi
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Risotto
Venison
Croquettes
Tuna
Beef tenderloin
Risotto
Calamares
Scallops
Spiced Calamari
Baked Cookie Dough
Cheesecake
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Grill
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"Absolutely fabulous restaurant with amazing views and food. I normally donāt like seafood but the King Salmon was out of this world. The food also..."
cheezo
"In Auckland for a business conference, locals recommend this restaurant. Welcomed by well mannered staff. We were amazed by the beautiful night view..."
Trip Advisor
"No faults here. Amazing customer service. Awesome food. This establishment deserves recognition for customer service. The the time we set foot in the..."
Sio Sale Leo
"Recently celebrated our 11th anniversary at Sails and it was an unforgettable experience. The eye fillet paired with crayfish was succulent and..."
Stace
"I enjoyed my 29th birthday there! Staff was so attentive! I felt like a princess š³ the food was amazing, we booked the set menu. Also we ordered..."
Claudia Minerva Valencia
"Absolutely sensational in every way! The Sashimi was gorgeously fresh, the Beef Tartare was sublime. The Surf & Turf was faultless! The Agria Gratin..."
Jillian Maskill
"We had a fabulous birthday celebration for my dad with a beautiful table by the windows, attentive and charming staff and delicious food. Quite good..."
Dianna Carlen
"The best restaurant in Auckland. Period. The dishes are fresh and nice with beautiful presentation. Staff are friendly and attentive. The view over..."
Kevin
"Wow.. what an amazing experience. Thank you so much to the staff for being so helpful and lovely the entire night. The food was phenomenal, flavours..."
Sokly Sim
"Overall this was an excellent place to eat and the food was delicious. The waiters were also very kind. It also had a great view of the Harbour..."
Oscar
"Outstanding! The 6 course Signature menu is sooo worth it. We loved every mouthful. My photos does not do it..."
Antoinette Myburgh
"Service was top notch as expected. Great views of the harbour bridge especially if your seated by the window. The food was good but nothing special..."
Brian Hui
"Beautifully crafted dishes eaten on my birthday with my partner. I got the snapper Ceviche as a starter, which was light and pure. I was kicking..."
Lunako 1111
"An elegant and modern restaurant for fine dining. Beautiful views of the Marina and yachts. The cured salmon was a delicious starter and very light,..."
Pradashnee Odiar
"A stunning spot where the service and food meet the spectacular views - having been to so many restaurants with waterfront aspects who trade off..."
Kristy Brown
"Couldn't fault it! Staff were attentive and friendly, food was delicious! Would definitely return again for another special..."
Anna Pomeroy
"As my ratings are always a reminder to myself on whether I'd visit again, in this case I probably won't jump to it, but I'm not saying anyone else..."
Geoff Wilson
"The food is spectacular, the lamb was cooked perfectly as was their pork and matched the complimentary items on the plate perfectly. Their bread is..."
Lili Mann
Madam George
87
/100 (547 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Seared Tuna
Tiradito
Ice Cream Sandwich
Tamal
Fish Tacos
Chicharrones
Ceviche
Pisco Sour
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Alfajor
Scallops
anticuchos
Octopus Skewers
Wagyu
Peaches 'N Cream
Arancini w Smoky African-Inspired Smoky Sauce
Arroz Marisco Seafood Rice
Mandarin CrĆØme BrulĆ©e
Chicken on Green Rice
mg Negroni
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food is such a great experience , awesome place with great music to meet with friends, great energy and very vibrant location the food is so..."
Chuchito Callexero
"Best meal out that I have had in a very long time! Food was incredible and interesting and exciting, as were the staff and the cocktails and the..."
Erin Murdie
"Awesome food, great selection of drinks, especially the whisky ļæ½ Great atmosphere with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable..."
Chris Buhmann
"Just totally delicious food and the cocktails the best. Really cosy and welcoming. The cheeseburger wontons are a must have - but then so is..."
Gina Burney
"Best bar on K rd. Amazing staff. Great food and..."
Stuart Carroll
"Best service I've experienced in a long time. Loved my food, cocktails, decor and so much more. Thank you Madame George Team..."
Kiran Erasmus
"Boom! Awesome cocktails, great music, incredible food- simple but perfect...."
Emma Peel
"Great food. Great Drinks. Genuine..."
Eddie Lo
"Perfect location for cocktails & delicious food while watching the K'RD world go..."
Jonny McKenzie
"Beautiful decor, beautiful service, beautiful owner. And excellent backdrops for photo shoots..."
Susan Leonard
"An unexpected delight, great food and wonderful service. Cheers, we'll be..."
Wendy Earles
"Madame George is a little gem. Pablo is as delicious and convivial as the Pisco..."
Mark Kerr
"Great service! Great music! (Nick a cave) Great food! Great company! Well done Madame George!! Another..."
Elouise Wilson
"Roadside drinks perfection. Incredible food and rad staff. New..."
Sha Shakaka
"This place had good staff, they were friendly and had a good sense of humour when we joked with them. They also had good recommendation as well. I..."
Miura Elikana
"Now this place deserves 12 out of 10 rating. Excellent service. Energetic, friendly waiters, great chef and delicious food. I love the cocktails and..."
Vilakazikhosi
"We had a wonderful meal at Madame George. The staff are friendly, attentive and charismatic. My partner is dairy free so I had checked with them at..."
Sian
"Went here with friends last week. We opted for the degustation menu which was really nice and unique. The Peruvian food had some very nice smoked..."
Hemant Wagh
"Came here for an early dinner. Very cute dining room. Had the potato puffs, burnt potato, chicken skewers, and octopus. The burnt potato had a base..."
#fatlyfe
"Awesome experience all around! Plates were beautiful, packed with flavour and never boring...we've enjoyed them to the last bite! Recommended -Ā the..."
Bubbles & Squeak
"Went to Madame George for the first time and had everything on that menu. I can confidently say that everything was cooked to perfection and had..."
Spencer's Reviews
"Small intimate restaurant with great service and awesome music. The menu is interesting and inviting and will not disappoint you! Outstanding..."
Kez
"Delicious food! Highly recommend the Oca small dish, and the market fish looked amazing!Fantastic service! Pablo the manager is such a warm..."
Gopinath Ravi
"Was super excited to hit up Madame George. Lucky we scored a table outside perfect for people watching which is what you want when you are on K Road...."
Justin Scott
"The BEST bar in Auckland if not New Zealand! If youāre looking for a real cocktail experience you must try Madame George. Superb staff team and on..."
Dean Kayden
"Had Madame George pinned and recommended by so many people and we finally went for dinner the other day. Food is exquisite, fresh, delicious. The..."
Ana Vila
"Impromptu weekday dinner with my friend & partner. One word I can say is EXCELLENT! From foods, service to the place itself all is excellent! We..."
Antonia Jopoetro
"Amazing spot for food and cocktails. The staff are incredibly friendly and..."
Ryan Church
"Absolutely must go place. The dining experience was delightful. Those cocktails were..."
Nancy Cheung
"Been here few times wether the drink or the food are amazing! Stuffs are fun, friendly and make your day even better! Highly..."
Cherry Korn
"Had the most amazing day here doing a private cocktail class to celebrate a hens. Enjoyed a glass of bubbly on arrival. Jess, Nathan and Pablo was so..."
Jenny Li
"We had an absolutely wonderful anniversary dinner here. we were seated on the private dining side, which just meant we were in a quieter part..."
Shelley Cocker
"Had such a great night here. Food is delicious and the cocktails are so good. The staff are friendly, attentive and have great..."
Phil Light
"Dined here Saturday. Forgot to take photos because I was too busy inhaling everything. Excellent food, amazing cocktails, fun wines and exceptional..."
Richard Levings
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell
86
/100 (1967 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Blue Elephant Spicy Crispy Pork
Almond Chicken Curry with Rice
Noodle
Red Penang Curry
Green Curry
Beef
Red Curry
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Red Curry Chicken
Salad
Fried rice
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chili
Pork
Duck Red Curry
Scallops
pineapple fried rice
Stir Fry Chicken
Duck
Tom yum soup
Lamb Massaman Curry
Pad Thai with Tofu
Scallops
Pad Thai
Combination Entree
Curry
Blue Elephant Curry
Prawns
Green Curry and Pork Belly
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"We ordered a red duck curry and a chicken green curry. My preference for food is often more on the savory side, I really enjoyed my red duck curry..."
Sophie Wang
"Highly recommend scollop and pineapple fried rice .Very good environment with friendly..."
Tian Sweetly
"Excellent food with excellent customer service. Went with friends and ordered Tom Yum soup, curry puffs, spring rolls, elephant curry, green curry,..."
NPN
"Very friendly staff. Paid attention to small requests, no fish sauce, no shrimp paste. I've had better red curry though. Vege spring rolls were good...."
Pritika Sharma (Veg)
"A great little Thai restaurant down a little alleyway off the Parnell Rise.The food here took us back to Thailand.We ordered the..."
Brizzle
"Very Authentic traditional Thai food. One of the best Thai in Auckland. Blue Elephant offers a good variety of food on their menu. Excellent flavored..."
Lucy
"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Thai mid-fine Dining Venue AucklandThis is based on..."
ź³°ģ ģ
"Really aromatic curries . You can tell they put a lot of love into their food. Love the fact they have been there for years. Itās the second time..."
Dolce Far Niente
"I had dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is tucked in a cute little alleyway thatās easy to miss if you arenāt looking well. The..."
Marnelli
"My favourite place to go for a special dinner. I love everything about this place. Service, ambiance and food exceptional. Highly..."
Tammy Ockerse
"Went with a group of friends and we all thought this was the best Thai restaurant we had been to in New Zealand the food is amazing every dish we..."
Aman
"I love this place! Food is one of the best, cozy, very reasonable price and everything taste so great. Customer service AAA++++. Everyone we took so..."
Sunvi Ahsan
"Food is very good. At lunch time, sometimes you have to wait very long time to get food. When the staffs are busy, they would rush to service people,..."
Aston Patterson
"The best Pad Thai The New Yorker has ever had, and thatās saying something! Tender satay chicken entree, with one of the most nuanced peanut sauces..."
Liz Bradley
"3rd time here for family dinner and thank god we made reservations because it was very packed at 6pm. The big tables were gone so they had to join 2..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here for my mumās birthday dinner on a Tuesday. We got 8 dishes, which we shared between 8 people. Namely these were Duck salad,..."
Oksana Zhang
"Very friendly staff, quick service and amazing food and drink!! They do have a BYO wine and it is defiantly a good idea to make a booking rather than..."
Rani
"Amazing service, with friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Been here a few times and will..."
Swetha
"Omq, this place is awesome. The food is yum and the staff is kind and lovely. The cute little elephants at each corner of the restaurent make it more..."
Happy
"Absolutely amazing service tonight from the staff at Blue Elephant, not to mention the amazing food that we received as well. Highly recommend this..."
Natasha
"Lovely setting, authentic Thai food (you could actually taste the spice), love the traditional greetings and that the staff are Thai. Beautiful..."
Dini
"I must say I was impressed by the ambiance. It was so cozy and warm. This place has these little quotes about wine. Loved it. It has some stories on..."
Anupama Samantroy
"Blue Elephant is one of my favourite Thai Restaurant. They use fresh ingredients, lots of herbs, lime and chill which I love about their..."
Chico
"There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, but this is one of the better ones. Tucked down one of the side lanes of Parnell Rise, there are nice..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Blue Elephant is my favourite restaurant to go to! To start with the staff are all amazing! The food is to die for - curry puffs are the best..."
Rachel Wheeler
"Best red curry I have eaten in Auckland as they have the option to increase the spice level to Thai hot, which is what my cravings always need...."
Aanchal Manchanda
"Thai is my favourite food in the world!! This cute hide away Thai restaurant is one of my favourites to go to for lunch with my work friends!!! It's..."
Sam Smith
"We came on the spur of the moment. Great choice. Fabulous food and service. Magical menu and we loved the atmosphere. Very friendly. We felt..."
Wendy Hewson
"Went there with high expectations, hearing that it was an amazing place. But this place did not fail to impress me. Amazing presentation of food..."
Beardie
"Came here for a dinner for three. Started off with the following entrƩes:1. Aroy Dee Thai wrap (choose either duck or prawns or both) - We..."
Nia T
"Went here for a dinner on a Friday night. It was quite busy so book ahead. Food was nice. Just a bit expensive but you are paying Parnell prices...."
Karina O'Connor
"I came here earlier this year on a holiday and I had a lovely experience.Ā The dishes were reasonably portioned and tasted amazing too! Although..."
Lazypandah
"I love Thai food and can't stop recommending this place enough. Their service is impeccable and the food is just delicious. I had the chance to talk..."
Good Advisor
"A warm, quaint and cozy little Thai restaurant within the Parnell village.Went on a date first then went back quite a few times. A great..."
Arpita Mandal
"We had dinner here tonight, after reading the reviews how good the food was and home welcoming the staff is. The food is good and yes the staff is..."
Divya Talreja Ramnani
"Very happy to meet the real green curry dish there. What a pretty green color! Good smell good taste. The crispy pork dish was also good texture...."
Michelle Hwang
"Top service , top food Is my fourth times I have dined here always the food and service is amazing, The waitress looked after us an..."
Roby
"What a fantastic experience. Personable staff that give you an authentic experience. Platter for 2 as an entrƩe was an experience in itself. Shared..."
Howard
"This is my favorite Thai Restaurant. When you enter they greet you in Thai and make you feel welcomed. They offer to take your coats and hang them...."
Sheiar Al Osachi
"I came here with some friends for lunch on a weekday. Maaan this place wasn't the easiest to find. The service was quite good, if anything..."
Alex Turner
"I'm not even the greatest fan of Thai food, I find "average" Thai basically inedible. This place stands out. Really sweet wee location set back off..."
Kate Moran
"A lovely place, the staff were super friendly and most importantly the food was amazing! Loved their pad Thai and the fish that we had ordered!..."
Sheena Kumari
"Great authentic Thai restaurant. Food and service is great. Only possibly improvement could be more water being available at tables. Nice cosy..."
Darren Jay
"A great little Thai place hidden quietly in Parnell. The place was really busy but staff managed the service both professionally and carefully. Food..."
Christian
"Best Thai food I have eaten in Auckland. Ā Highly recommended.Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food..."
Francis Lockwood
"This is probably one of "The" best thai restaurants in Auckland. Delicious meals packed with balanced thai flavours, Ā must try Blue Elephant Spicy..."
Al Kumar
"Amazing service! The restaurant is well designed and has an elegant atmosphere. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. This is a high quality..."
Floyd Moratti
"Amazing service, great food! Love the outdoor setup! Cozy place for a cold night. Very authentic service, food arrives super quickly and tastes..."
Reuben Pereira
"Situated in Parnell, hidden inside one of the little alleyway is this awesome authentic Thai restaurant which you have to come! We ordered entree..."
TinaS
"One of the best thai food ... Lovely staff .... Went for a friends birthday and it was completely worth it. Bar also had some authentic thai drinks..."
Pmaroo
"I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. I say quality wise it's pretty good although I feel like each dish is about $5 too expensive. The..."
Cmys001
"Nice cosy place in heart of parnell town..... went w a group of friends... nice cosy atmosphere.... we did not have a booking but staff accommodated..."
Amit KALE
"Best Thai in Auckland and the service is unbeatable. Was sick and craving thai - called Blue Elephant and even though the kitchen wasn't quite open..."
Kim W
"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Start to finish. Amazing food, wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend more or praise highly enough. Can't..."
Bella Kate Mackintosh
"1st of all best Thai food in Auckland , secondly they have the most courteous staff ever... Very attentive ... Thank you for an awesome dining..."
Anvi Shah Kadakia
"Such a good restaurant with authentic Thai food. The best thai food I've tasted so far. Lovely staff and excellent service. Will definitely be coming..."
R
"Very cosy little restaurant tucked away from the main road. Good food and service. Good portion sizes and prices.Recommend to..."
LiannJ
"Quite simply the best Thai food in Auckland with reasonable pricing for the quality you get. Great hospitality and a very good location as there are..."
Anand Patel
"Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely staff. Went here for lunch ($13) and had the pad thai, spicy noodles and panang curry. Serving size..."
Keith
"Gorgeous Thai food and a really authentic experience and ambiance. All four of us were more than impressed with our meals, mentionables were the..."
LouLou
"We chose Blue Elephant due to the good reviews and they did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is the warm and genuine welcome and the..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"Delicious food. Hands down the best Pad Thai here in Auckland. Consistent service; always smiling and friendly. They even manage to find us tables..."
Dallace Wulf
"So quiet on Monday! There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, I don't know what authentic Thai food taste like, the food in Blue Elephant..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Awesome service. Delicious Thai food. I had the vegetarian noodles and it was yummy! This has become my favourite Thai restaurant! Will definitely..."
WongTable
"Beautiful food. Top notch service. Nice setting. Ideal šthe duck was absolutely delicious. Menu provides many options, especially for the..."
Brett Randell
"Delicious tasting Thai food , make a booking as usually very busy ! Portions are quite small but are so tasty which makes it worth the price..."
Kirstie
"Very authentic Thai food that we can get in Auckland. The restaurant is located behind the main row of historical shops on Parnell road. The price of..."
Cindy Ong
"Dined here for a date night, it was lovely. Food was amazing, the tom yum soup was super packed with flavours compared to other thai places. Pad thai..."
CD
"Time and date: Wednesday Dinner 2 weeks ago, previous visit was in 2011Food ordered: Basil and ginger pork stir fry, duck curry, toufu stir..."
Cheap Cheap Foodie
"The food was really tasty, specially the soup. Ample sweet chilli dipping sauce was really good, good place and also friendly staff..... highly..."
Peter
"One of the best restaurants that I've come across in Auckland. I would rank Blue Elephant at the top in all the sectors - ā¢Food - The is the..."
Priyanka Samik Patel
"This was the best thai food I've had in auckland. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. We all loved it. Everyone had excellent food. ..."
Jazz
"We tend to set spring rolls as the benchtest for Thai restaurants. Not disappointed as they have a unique taste with vegetarian black fungi. Ample..."
BeeQueUU
"Highly recommended by my boss, she decided to treat some of us a nice Thai dinner after a hectic week at work. Iām a huge fan of Thai cuisine and..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Best tom yum soup for a Thai restaurant in Auckland, got all sorts of surprizes in their seafood tom Ā yum!Nice cosy environment, great for..."
Tony Ma
"Very cute and cozy restaurant. Three of us came here for a birthday dinner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. Food was..."
Dublin
"Dined in a few times, outstanding!!!!The service was fantastic and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the pork ribs, but..."
Larik
"Recommended by a well traveled work mate. He was over and suggested to go here. Quite frankly, this would be one of the best Thai restaurants I have..."
Kyle Pitman
"Excellent food , excellent service, excellent atmosphere.Been this restaurant 3 times already but always consistent...food wise n service wise..."
Jason
"Awesome service.. definitely made us feel welcome and were always asking if everything was ok. Love it and will definitely bring my freinds. Keep it..."
Roshnee Patel
"We just visited for a special occasion (our last night in NZ after living here for a year) and could not be happier with our experience. The service..."
Kyle Kastner
"I went here with high hopes for my birthday dinner. it is a cute cosy location with great atmosphere. it is not too loud and the music was fitting...."
William Laughton
"Went for the first time after reading brilliant reviews and i must say i was not disappointed one bit. Food was great and some unique ingredients on..."
Neepz706
"We have been going to this little yet amazing Thai restaurant. Blue Elephant is our favorite restaurant for Thai food. To develop the taste of Thai..."
Samik Patel
"Absolute best Thai food I've had in Auckland. Tucked away in a cozy little restaurant with a very authentic feel, we were greeted with smiles. The..."
Emma Gerlach
"If I had reviewed the Bue Elephant after going the first time before Christmas it would have been a straight 5 stars. We had the duck curry with the..."
Anke Rintelmann
"We have a fab night at the blue elephant. The service was great. Most of our food was tasty and up to expectations. I do have one complaint and that..."
Diiya McCaw
"Awesome awesome awesome, especially the Blue Elephant Curry and Massaman Lamb Curry. The Blue Elephant Curry is out of this world, never tried..."
Cam W
"The best thai food I have ever had!!! Amazing and original, the food has the real thai spices. Tom yam soup is my favourite thai meal and I can say..."
Rachel
"Wife and self dined at Blue Elephant hidden down the lane next to the ANZ in Parnell. It was worth the hunt. Food excellent, staff charming and..."
Roger Honeybun
"Yummy!!! We went with a group of 6 and we all very much enjoyed our meals.Fantastic service, setting and food. The best thai I have had in..."
Melissa
"Fantastic, authentic Thai food, wide variety on the menu. If you like fish try the "Chubby young blue elephant" - delicious! Attentive and super..."
Tim Graves
"WOW!!! Pure pleasure...the best Thai food I have ever had. Karen and Wayne are fantastic hosts and have created a first class intimate Thai dining..."
Tania McFall
"the best Thai food we've ever had!! This restaurant is amazing! there were so many flavors in each bite of our meal ~ The prices are very..."
Karen Short
"All three of us gave this lovely, charming restaurant full marks.-Love the menu which had some unique offerings, in particular the herb parcels..."
Praveen
"We went here tonight after reading the great reviews on this site. It was REALLY delicous! We eat Thai at least once a week, and we will be going..."
Chris
"Nice and friendly environment. The staff and the food are superb. Our children loved the presentation of the carrot flowers and the chance to have a..."
Arsene Lupen
"Excellent food, specially their prawns were ultra delicious. The banana dessert was extremely wonderful too. Went for my wife's birthday there. will..."
Paeterasp Vevaina
"Fantastic food awesome atmosphere, fab staff, would recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing night out with friends, you can't go wrong. Their..."
Letitia
"Our last meal in New Zealand was at the Blue Elephant, and what a fantastic memory to leave NZ with. The Blue Elephant is hidden away in Parnell Rd..."
Grant Harper
"This is the best Thai food I have ever eaten. In fact, it is better than Thai food. It should have its own distinct category, 'Blue Elephant Food'...."
Paul Mizow
"I heard about this place from this web site. We were celebrating a family members birthday and we didn't really want to visit the city - after all -..."
Craig Johnson
"What an amazing journey for your taste buds.Truly the best Thai Cuisine I have ever tasted.The decor and the service is also..."
Tony Miller
"My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The atmosphere is tranquil,..."
Rob Ford
"Simply the best Thai food I have ever eaten, friendly service with a lovely ambiance. All dishes ordered were cooked to perfection, the..."
David A
"Undoubtedly the finest Thai restaurant in Auckland. From the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the luscious, exquisite, tantalizing food,..."
Tony Douglas
"We found the Blue Elephant from a deals site and we challenge anyone who say this is not the best Thai restaurant in Auckland. That is why we have..."
Darryl & Sopida
"I would rate this a ten star if I could.. the food is great and the service is just as good as the food :) it is in lovely, quiet cosy location......"
Nikole Mckenzie
"Wonderful restaurant, a great dine out experience. Place is dimmed with lovely fittings lit by candle lights. It is atmospherically romantic with..."
Tanna Wang
"Absolutely superb. Each dish was fresh and each had an exquisite characteristic flavour. better than most Thai restaurants in Auckland, which..."
Damian Batson
"Blue Elephant serves up some of the best Thai I've ever had. Always fresh ingredients and clean presentation you wont be disappointed here. If I..."
Justin Flitter
"We had dinner there for the second time last night,we have eaten at nearly every major Thai restaurant in Auckland and again it was by far THE BEST..."
Ralph Baramee
"just been there for dinner with my partner and I have to say that is probably the best Thai restaurant weĀ“ve ever been here in Auckland (and weĀ“ve..."
Carolina Tapia
"My partner and I arrived the restaurant after 9pm since we couldn't find a parking. Even though we were late for our reservation, the staff(later we..."
Gregory Oshiro
"I dined here on the weekend after buying a voucher deal. The service was amazing, Karen and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel extremely..."
Natalie
"We first went to Blue Elephant as we had purchased a voucher deal. Our first experience was lovely. We were seated and assisted quickly with very..."
Ashley Kerlin
"We regularly go to the Blue Elephant, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly..."
Joel
"Lovely authentic Thai restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Pleasant decor, fantastic service and the lunch menu is beautifully presented,..."
Myra Cohen
"I haven't really been a huge fan of Thai food, but I loved my lunch here at Blue Elephant. It's tucked away down a little alley from the main road so..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Came here with a friend and booked for a table outside. It is a beautiful restaurant and they even have thick blankets you can use. However my seat..."
Lillian
"Blue Elephant is tucked into a small alley off Parnell Road, giving it some privacy from the bustle of the main street. First appearances, I was..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"I am not a big fan of Thai food, so that does play into my rating. I went to Blue Elephant for dinner as one of a group of six. The service was quite..."
Neala
"Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But..."
Charishma C
"the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is..."
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"The best Thai restaurant Iāve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The..."
Rheea B
"First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food!..."
Zuri Za
"The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite..."
Darsh Kumar
"Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming..."
manika gautam
"This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to..."
Fiona Brown
"Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share..."
Hitesh Patel
"Great hospitality, great portions worth the price..."
Lipe Kaloni
"Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way..."
Aakash Virdi
"We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome,..."
Tusi Filipo
"Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had š stir fry and a š soup. I..."
Rising Star
"This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu...."
Olga Blokhina
"Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did..."
Ashlee Hetterscheid
"If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services..."
Stella Kwan
"Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. ..."
Wilson Shum
"Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian..."
Anisha Chawla
Ken Yakitori Bar Anzac
86
/100 (1172 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Chicken Wings
Beef
Scallops
Ramen
Udon
House Sake
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Pork Belly
Chicken skin
Karaage chicken
Hot Sake
Mixed Sashimi
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Chicken Hearts
Fried Whole Garlic
Orion Tap Beer
Yakitori Don
Cabbage
Agedashi Tofu
Chicken Karaage
Beef Tataki
Octopus Balls
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"I love this place, they make hands down the best miso soup in AKL, the food is great, the atmosphere is really authentic, the staff is awesome and..."
Ginolatte
"Top quality Yakitori in a cosy classic bar. Be adventurous and try their chicken skin and organ skewers. Everything is done with precision and you..."
Bella Qian
"The food is always very good. But the seating is uncomfortable as it is bench seating and always seems to be full of people. I guess that comes from..."
Renie
"Oh my gowd, this is very good and decent Yakitori bar, I jst wish they are open one in Melbourne , Australia. We used to live in Auckland 8 years ago..."
Putriku
"Best karage chicken in Auckland (possibly even in Nz?!) always a special treat coming here. Very popular so book in advance for more than two people...."
Woodenbullet
"I always order their special combination skewers, which comes with a variety of popular skewers. I love their prawn wrapped in pork belly and beef..."
G1k
"If you have anything going on at Vector Arena thats a great place to start your evening with beer on tab and good japanese food. The beer brand and..."
Evilmaikel
"We loved our dinner here. Nothing new or special just good yakitori and beer in a cute little yakitori bar. The staff were friendly and they had..."
Tiges
"My favourite Ken Yakitori branch. My girlfriend and I got beef tataki, a 5 piece mixed skewer and japanese curry. The beef tataki was so so good! I..."
Rashane Tee
"K-E-N, Ken, Ken, KEN!!! Never disappointed by this place. Absolute number 1 go to for a cheeky little date. This place vibes, vibes, vibes. Have been..."
Kahu
"A nice place to have some drink and good food with friends and ur love one. I really like the interior of the restaurant. The moment when I step..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Good place for drinking and snacking! I don't advise on a full meal here because those skewers stack up to $$$.But love how the chef grills the..."
Coral
"Ken Yakitori Bar is a perfect place to chill with friends on a lovely night. Sake is the a perfect match with Yakitori. We ordered Beef tataki, fried..."
LilianMonaghan
"Drinking Hole With Good Food & Relaxed AmbianceĀ THE FOODOLOGIST RATING:-Ā FOOD:-4.5/5 (Well Cooked , Japanese BBQ , Meats Cooked With..."
Saahil Cherieth
"Excellent service and casual atmosphere. Friendly staff took my order quick with fast serving time. About 10-15 minute wait for food.Had..."
Brian Liu
"Ken is a classic for a reason. I went to the original branch shortly after it first opened on K Rd, and he's replicated the same feeling on Anzac..."
Trix M
"Celebrated my birthday with friends here and loved the food! We were sat in the private room and dined with chainsaws hanging above. Great variety of..."
Bear Noms
"Yakitori was pretty good and kitchen menus were just okay. I kindly recommend to have many kinds of yakitoris as u want with your favorite drink ,..."
Yang Squid
"Not my usual type of place but I was happy with the service and the food here. We sat at the bar which Iām not that keen on but to be fair there..."
Bex Ellis
"Ken Yakitori is always a great place for diners, who want to experience a Japanese BBQ restaurant. I came here with my friends at 23.00 and the..."
Pita Jarupunphol
"Place is awesome! I went on Friday night, it's really crowded and people was keep coming until their closing. Chicken karaage was really great! ..."
MatildaK
"came here on saturday night ...I used to pass everyday and looks so busy and was for a good reason. .food it's fresh and nice you can see chef..."
Sofy
"This place is awesome!! If you're in town and need a late feed, I recommend highly! The food is affordable, delicious and very well presented...."
Manuela Ovalle Herrera
"Caution for tiny space inside and quite a squeeze when sitting down, but once you get the food it's good food with good company! But just don't bring..."
Nicole C.
"If you are looking for a late late dinner . Thi is it. Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere, fried chicken to die for. And amazing spicy fried..."
Pedro K
"I ve been going there for the last seven years and like it very much. If you like yakitori, small buzzy places and don't mind sometimes sharing your..."
Katerina
"This is a tiny cozy place with an authentic traditional Japanese Yakitori feeling into it.I usually take different combinations of skewers or..."
Fernando Mayoral
"Great service, very friendly people, food came out really fast, great tasting food.Ā Favorite thing was the similar vibe it had to a..."
Kenji
"came here specially to try the lotus root chippies and their BBQ skewas, i go past them every weekend and wanna eat there like ages ago and finally..."
Diner8Here
"This place never ever disappoints. Hubby and I have this tradition of coming here at least once a year to relive our dating days as this area was our..."
R-Dee Roche
"I like this place. Japanese Sake-bar with Yakitori. Feeling like in Japan.Ā The chef does the BBQ in front of you, have a chat with him,..."
Tanz
"cool place. went for the tuna sashimi on special, mixed skewer combo, broccoli and the miso & mayo dip for the cabbage. the tuna was delish and the..."
Zebedee
"Really good friendly staff, greeted with a smile. I sat at the bar but was also given an option of a table. They specialize in grill Japanese food...."
Clee
"Dinner night with three of my friends. The place was quite small, so we are placed near the bar. We ordered numerous ranges of barbecues and all of..."
Shirley Yu
"Authentic! Authentic! And Authentic! If you have experienced eating Yakitori in Japan and miss those Yakitori nights, I'd recommend this bar..."
I Love To Chew Real Food
"BBQ in front of me was so nice. All my clothes were full of smoked smell but the experience was great. Taste was good and service was also great. It..."
Lisa Kim
"Have been to Ken Yakitori many times over many years, and the food never disappoints. It's best to go with a large group of people and order heaps of..."
Misty
"I have only good things to say about Ken Yakitori Bar ā¤ļø First, the staff is so nice and smiley and attentive to customers. I always get seated..."
Linh š
"- very good staff. Attentive- authentic. Real variety of Japanese food as well as some fusion options- great taste. Fairly priced. /..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"The beef tongue skewer here is.. Homagawd. i just can't.. It's sooo buttery, tender, juicy, tasty..I used to come here once a week with my..."
Fadilla Ruki
"I personally never had been to a yakitori bar before, but when me and my partner came here on Friday night, I was thrilled at what I experienced! So..."
Liza Mae Lintag
"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was surprisingly packed! Luckily we still got a seat. The seating plan in here is a bit odd and frankly there's..."
Winnie Luo
"Extremely cosy ! Great value for money.Love their chicken mince on skewer and also the wasabi octopus.Everything goes well with some nice..."
Globalfoodlover
"Lunch here was quick, healthy and delicious. The staff were attentive and friendly. The portion may look small but it was filling! Will come back to..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"Am never let down with this place. Have been here more times than I can count and it gets better every time. Prawn wrapped in bacon skewers are my..."
Maria Foy
"Small restaurant but quite busy at night. Friendly staff. Love there prawn and pork yakitori. We spent $74 for two people tonight. Quite expensive...."
Zoe Huang
"Yum! Have been here a few times and love it. The food is always consistently good. Love the atmosphere. Great place for a casual meal. Definitely be..."
Angela Trigg
"After the Russell Peters show and a few drinks this was a great late night snack foodie place! Food seemed to be served very quickly and it was..."
Sungsam7
"A friend and I popped in on a week night recently. I haven't been in for some time but I was pleased to find the food and service was still..."
Gus
"Ken yakitori is one of my favourite yakitori bars in Auckland. (Tanukis cave is still by far the best in my opinion...) Only downside is I tend to..."
SS
"Iāve been a patron for over 10 years now and the service, experience and delicious food remain one of my favourite dining experiences in..."
Nick Allen
"Brilliant brilliant brilliant!The food is magnificent. The service is just right. The ambiance and overall theatre of this restaurant cant..."
Richard Sharpe
"Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere, good vibes..The food and service is AMAZING! Loved the chicken hearts!!! Yum yum yummy. Promised my..."
Mack Tamatea
"This is my favorite place to eat, the staff are extremely nice and accommodating, the food consistently well prepared and tasty, you can spend some..."
Big Eddie G
"This place is and will always be no. 1 in my list for Yakitori. They serve the best charcoal bbq'ed skewers in Auckland and probably in the country!..."
Shirley Liew
"Ken Anzac is consistently good. Staff are accommodating and friendly.Not the cheapest, but thems the breaks. Their yakitori..."
Liam
"This place remains my favourite in Auckland - always fantastic food, for what I think is very reasonable (two of us for $60 including a drink each)...."
Jonathon Bowie
"I and my friends went to this place at a very late night for Sake and light meals. The environment was good, but the large table was not well..."
Paul Nash
"Ken Yakitori is a favourite of mine. I love that it's such a different way of having a meal. Mostly skewers but plenty of other dishes as well. This..."
Lisa V
"Thus far, Winter's been suspiciously clement and stews haven't really started to appear in my kitchen. However, I couldn't resist one of my..."
Flyingkiwi
"Ken is a REALLY, REALLY good Japanese eatery in Auckland. It's small but full of energy; smell of grilled meats that make you really hungry even from..."
YellowBlankets
"God, I love Ken Yakitori so much...honestly, I had to think really hard about what I didn't like about it!!?Warm and dark, loud and..."
Mina Ross
"There are at least three reasons to visit Ken Yakitori. First of all, its an authentic Japanese experience. Second, the food is very different from..."
Danny
"Ken Yakitori is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I have been coming here for 20 years and it is always a great time. The food is delicious and..."
Ben Jurisich
"We had read about this place before coming to Auckland for the World Cup and it did not disappoint. The portions are perfect and allow you to try..."
Adrian Aguirre
"Great little Yakitori Bar. Couldnāt stop ordering! The beef tongue and chicken hearts and hearty miso soup my..."
Tim Elwin
"An old favourite from even 15 years ago. Every time we come here we have a protein galore. Special mentions: beef tongue, pork belly, chicken..."
Darren Ren
"Very good food although somewhat expensive. The yakitori combo is enjoyable in order to figure out what you like before ordering more. The small..."
Diane A
"All foods are perfect. The chicken skin is good, and i like unlimited cabbage. Sashimi is delicious but expensive. Highball is bland.Draft beer is..."
Jenniya
"This is the best yakitori place I've been to in Auckland. Ken is legit. The offering is real and reflective of a typical yakitori bar in Japan. The..."
Regan Doyle
"The best & authentic Yakitori joint I have ever been to in my life!!! Not only all the foods and drinks were great and authentic but also service..."
Kaz Sat
"Really nice food, been here for couple..."
Steven Wang
"Nice food for late night dinner, been here last decade. The ox tongue in the combo was always overcooked, otherwise everything was good. I noticed..."
Amanda Choong
"Best Yakitori Bar in Auckland. The food is always cooked to perfection - as in how much the food is cooked, the perfect flavouring of salt/sauce...."
Ju W
"Must try prawn with pork! Amazing! Beef croquets. Yes tiny portions, yes you wait. But the ambience and (seriously delicious) Japanese beer will make..."
Linda A.
"Small restaurant with delicious yakitori skewers. Prawn wrapped with porks skewers and scallops skewers are highly recommended. Small mixed sashimi..."
Yuan Z
"It would give a feeling that you are at some local yakitori place in Japan. Visited twice a week. The foods were so delicious and the service was..."
Jean Lee
"Some of the best food I've had in years! Great service, delicious yakitori that look simple but are steeped in skill and craftsmanship! A real Food..."
Jasper Gobes
"Amazing food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff! Like being in Japan but without the flight. We've been coming here for many years and it's..."
Gavin Robinson
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