TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Cafe Midnight Express

88/100 (1875 ratings)

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"We went for a beautiful lunch date to this restaurant. We tried the Rump Steak and Mash with Salad, Seafood Platter, Blueberry Cheesecake and Baklava..."

DICE Food Network

"Hadn't been here for about 10 years and it was just as good as I remembered! We were a group of 10 and everyone loved their meal. Great Turkish food..."

Paula McGregor

"Beautiful, simple restaurant decor and music creating a wonderful atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and attentive and great priced drinks (..."

K-A

"We came here for a work Christmas lunch.The service was good and we were able to order our meals the day before which meant our food came out..."

Emma S

"Best place ever with Devine and I mean Devine..."

Neha Mahabir

"This place is amazing & would highly recommend! The food had so much flavor and was the best falafel I've ever had!! The staff were also so lovely..."

Tahlia Maheno Rogers-Brown

"Been here twice so far and have really enjoyed the food! We've had the steak, grilled chicken, kofte and lamb moussaka. The service is also great,..."

Farah Mohammed

"Restaurant that has been there for the longest time but not one we go to very often. Food was actually very decent with a tasty moussaka, the mix..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Just had a great dinner here! You can pick a la carte menu or just 30-35 NZD dinner deal. I recommend the mezze platters as a starter, I think it’s..."

Amanda

"Really nice place! Loved the ambiance and music. Food is so delicious. Loved Tandoori Chicken as Mains and Calamari Salad. Serving is pretty quick..."

Sehaj Mehra

"Love the interior and the presentation of the dishes. Service was really good, staffs were attentive as well. Absolutely love the desserts..."

Arianaaa

"Could not have loved this place more.I went in for dinner and had their $25 dinner special which is a choice between an entree and a main..."

Wapatino

"Absolutely tasty food, a great place to have gone with a group. Smooth service and no hassles with ordering. Great they have selection of veg options..."

Eating My Way Around

"One of the best restaurants, Never fails me. Food is tasty and well cooked. Good service overall. Interested to try some new dishes. Definitely..."

Thehonestone

"| Mezze Platter |-A great array of eats. The sigara borek was amazing, a parcel of feta rolled in a crispy filo pastry. A great location..."

Food2belly

"We went there for dinner and they surprised everyone with belly dance ! It was so amazing. The food we had was super delicious ❤️ Ambiance was..."

Omkar Shinde

"Just randomly wandered into this restaurant as we were looking for dinner. The service was really friendly and helpful - our water keeps getting..."

Marnelli

"Love this place, been here many many times. My go-to dish is the mezze platter, actually on the appetisers menu to share, but is perfect as a meal on..."

Shannon

"This place is a awesome place. The environment is lovely, staffs are so friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic... It's worth the..."

Ranjeeta Ram

"I wouldn't say this is a very traditional Turkish restaurant, but sometimes places have to make a local twist to have more clients. As long as food..."

Diogo Reck

"Went for dinner tonight (Friday) without making a booking. Was lucky enough to get a table but the seat was a tad awkward with 4 people squished to a..."

Riddhi

"Came here on a Friday night with a few mates after work - was met with very warm and friendly service, nice atmosphere and excellent food and drink...."

Jay

"Love this place. They serve real fresh stuff and its healthy as well. I usually have the grilled chicken with salad. It is served with mashed potato,..."

Vatsal.M

"This is my daily go to after court! the express lunch and coffee menu is the best bang for buck in town. They do not skimp on quality either...."

Jason Yang

"Hadn’t been here in years, but stopped off for dinner. Service was really friendly & welcoming with dishes & drinks delivered in good time.We..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Great food and service. Went for dinner with friends on a Tuesday night. Best Turkish food in town. The staff who took our order was very patient and..."

Lakshmi Seshadri

"Had dinner here on a Saturday night. We were seated directly upon arrival. The first server, she was from Peru,was very welcoming, very pleasant and..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"We have been there before and had dinner there tonight again and always have been very happy with the food (meals are just awesome) and the staff..."

Blue Fantail

"One of the best Turkish restarants in the world. Tender, delicious meats, especially the Iskender.Great service and very clean. The grilled..."

Perth Food Blogger

"This place has good service and great food. We ordered several different dishes and shared. Most of the were really nice. The seafood platter was..."

Dpizzy

"I have been to this restaurant couple of times - the service is excellent. If you are lucky, you get to see belly dance performance in the evenings...."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Great lunch menus with cheap $10 meals. The meals are quite healthy too however the seating is really limited and quite cosy as it fills up quite..."

Amorita Maharaj

"AMAZING! CHEAP! FAST SERVICE!YUMMY FOOD! PERFECT PORTIONS!!! This was my first time coming here and me and my friend will most defiantly be coming..."

Jasmine Acarapi

"My go-to place to have one of the cheapest lunch in town but is so filling and sooo good. You won't regret it. Trust me, a stranger of the Internet...."

Tan.ned

"This is a great place for a quick lunch in the city. The $10 menu is great value and food always comes out really quickly! 😊 Even with a big group..."

Josh Sumich

"The place is nice and dainty and dimly lit, great for taking family and friends. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. I incidently threw a..."

Lara Adams

"Haven't been back in a couple years and this place is just as awesome as how I have remembered it. Staff are super friendly and attentive. Food is..."

Priscilla Khang

"This restaurant is absolutely SENSATIONAL. I have been here on a number of occasions with work colleagues and intend to return many times more. I..."

Tiffany U

"Fast service, delicious food. We ordered dips, calamari & 2 x fishermans platters for starters. Mains of 2 market fish, 2 kofte & 2 kids fish meals...."

Zaatarbella

"Lovely little gem, great for work lunches. I've eaten most items on their lunch menu now, as I've been there so often and all is yum. Everything on..."

Cazza Holland

"Went with a big group. Had an iskender and an ayran to drink. Staff was Europe students.,all staff were attentive and good. For a group our size all..."

Deen Khan

"Cafe Midnight Express is a restaurant which specializes in Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine.The restaurant is conveniently located in the heart..."

Vikram Karve

"1st Turkish place i have been to in AKL CBD. Obviously I'm not a middle eastern food eater but this place actually is not that..."

JiGGz

"I keep returning here for the mezze platters. You want True Mediterranean cusine; you need to come here. They have options for any person,..."

Winnie

"Went there on a busy Friday night. Staff was friendly and the service was quick.We ordered 'the five dips & Turkish garlic bread' as the Entree...."

ACO

"Ambiance 4/5Service 5/5Food 4.5/5Reasonable prices. They told us of a set menu which was awesome.. yummy breads and dips,..."

LoveEatLive

"What great service, very lovely and attentive team. Food was great too, had mezze platter for starter, yum. I had the Iskender for main, himself had..."

Trish

"Best moussaka i ever had. And only moussaka i ever had 😅 loved it. Comforting and deliciious even near midnight! 😌 havent had pleasure of..."

Gemma Leigh

"Went here for lunch and we ordered the Midnight mix, Falafel (as they ran out of Vege Mousakka) and Grilled chicken. The service was good and prompt...."

Parik Andhare

"Have been regulars here for a while. Normally manage to get a park somewhere within a blocks walk and dont need a booking, having said that we don't..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Went here with a group on a Friday night, as we had a large group we pre ordered and had a set menu, I had the Grilled Halloumi which was amazing..."

Philip Doyle

"One of my favourite Mediterranean restaurants in Auckland. The service is ever-pleasing and the food quality is consistant. Their shish keebab is my..."

Sabrina Chae

"Really good staff service, good food, good vibes, got to see the belly dance, good price for the variety of food. Great Turkish place to be...."

Taran

"My hubby got me here on our first date after i moved to Auckland about 2 years ago. loved the place and ambience. Food is amazingly good. Its a large..."

Richa Khattar Goyal

"Although this place is no long as popular as it used to be, I still find its a decent place to have a nice hearty lunch. Some classic Turkish dishes...."

Christian

"Been here few times for lunch with friends. Vegetarian dish wasn't that great but Lamb moussaka was my favourite. Friendly staff and its a nice..."

Anita

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Seafood chowder one of the best I've tasted. Skewered chicken my son enjoyed. Dessert items ordered date pudding and..."

Melle

"I came here tonight for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed the food!The ambience and interior feels really homely and the staff are all..."

Charlene Weaver

"Strolled into Cafe Midnight Express on a Thursday night for a casual dinner. It wasn't too busy but had a couple of tables filled. The waitress there..."

Sally

"Went out with family. Excellent food & service. Would surely go back. Onr of the best Turkidh places Auckland hss to offer. Good portion..."

Amrish

"One of our favourite places to dine when we are in the city and heading to a show. Prompt and friendly service with economical prices and delicious..."

Emma W

"Waiter was very helpful and genuine. Excellent service. Food was delicious with good quantity. Authentic middle eastern flavours. Ambiance was a..."

Ahmad Al

"Authentic Turkish food with fresh ingredients, what more can you ask for? Go here if you want to know what a proper kebab tastes like: ) Recommend..."

Jihye Kang

"I have eaten here numerous times. great food and good service. I often have the shish chicken, while my friend has falafel. Good quality food is..."

Stef

"Delicious and great bargain for $25 main and entree or main and dessert. Apple tea was refreshing to have at the end of the meal and seemed to be..."

Amanda B

"I've been here twice already. In both cases the food was really good. I had their medium rare steak that they have on deal and it was really well..."

Marina

"Great place....lovely ambience with good and clean flavors. Also the staff are very proactive. Tried their set menu which was reasonably priced and..."

Seriously Foodie

"A great dine in Mediterranean restaurant right at the heart of the city (well situated).Very thematic and beautiful restaurant. Great..."

Arpita Mandal

"Definitely one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. The Midnight Mix platter is the easy choice for those of us that struggle to..."

Tom Meads

"Came here for a quick catchup with friends today and it was surprisingly really good! We ordered the Grilled Chicken, Doner Kebab and the..."

Melissa

"What an absolute gem with traditional turkish food. Dream come true in Auckland City. Amazing food and excellent customer service. Thank you for..."

Leila Khan

"While its really hard to find a Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant in Auckland that tastes authentic, I believe this place makes the cut. I LOVE the..."

Mat

"Bloody awesome food and affordable as well. Been there a few time would recommend to anyone. Good service as well and close to the casino so can be..."

Christopher Etienne

"The food was absolutely delicious (there were multiple vegetarian options and the starters were amazing and best shared by two people) and we had..."

Stacey

"I heard great things about this place and it didn't disappoint. Their dishes are very big (they will fill you up) and they're super delicious, I..."

Vanessa

"Nice enviroment with turkish decoration style. Not expensive, the size of dishes are big. The one that i ordered called Mezze,$26. The chicken was..."

Zoe Huang

"Great tasting flavorful food, good service and lovely atmosphere. The place was busy, however the starters and food both came out within 20 minutes..."

P L

"This was a fortuitous Sunday night stumble-upon as we wandered the city for a late dinner. On Sunday and Monday nights, Midnight Express offers $25..."

Lennie L

"Had a fantastic meal here, Started with the mezze platter to share and was pretty much full before my main course even came. I had the vegetarian..."

Chloe Smith

"Nice food the mains were nice Some of the appetisers were ready from tinI'll come again for mains Good for casual and quick feed..."

Heba Hilali

"I visited Café Midnight Express for lunch with a large group of work colleagues about a year ago, and it was my first experience of higher-class..."

Karan

"I love love life be this place ! The interior is super beautiful !! our waitress was so nice, she's the German one She gave really..."

Michelle Huynh

"A place I had visited previously many years ago, I came back after the opportunity had arisen again and was not disappointed. The salads were fresh,..."

Lisa

"Such a lucky find for us as we planned around a dusk visit to the Sky Tower. It was one of the nights with the special pricing for an entree and..."

Karen Chickering

"We visited Cafe Midnight Express by chance, looking for dessert on Valentines night. We ordered the Chocolate Cake and the Sticky Date which were..."

Eruera Davies

"First time back here in ages and it's still just as good as I remember. The wait staff were very attentive and the food is good value for money. My..."

Richard Matthews

"Recently visited this cafe for a staff lunch. Very friendly staff. I ordered vegetarian moussaka which was very tasty and not too big a portion. ..."

Carole Baylis

"It was one of our Random pics, when I was out on Shopping spree in the city!!But it was absolute pleasure to dine there. Since it was my one of my..."

Brianna L

"With Christmas season coming up, it's been a fantastic excuse to have work dinners! Our team of 9 came to Cafe Midnight last Thursday and we were..."

Amy Webb

"Been coming here for years..food is authentic and amazing! the swarma made with lamb and homemade garlic yoghurt and chilli sauce is to die for!!..."

Sonya Apa Temata

"I loved eating it. Never really had Mediterranean. The midnight lunch was good and great variety. It's pricey but worth it, not for the lower middle..."

Neila

"We have recently dined at this place with a group of friends.The atmosphere was lovely and the waitresses were very nice welcoming.The food..."

Eman Nasser

"Organised Christmas lunch and found very nice food, service and atmosphere. Worth for the..."

Prashant Gundani

"A friend & I had two delicious dinners on two consecutive nights at Cafe Midnight Express. Not only is the food delectable, the manager &..."

Jo

"Yum! I was very nicely surprised at midnight express. Great food and at a great price. I went twice in one..."

Alysha Bryan

"Really great authentic food and great service to match. Portion sizes are good and food is really fresh.. Will definitely be back..."

BP

"Midnight Express has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland.I love the authentic decor including the Turkish paintings on the wall,..."

Beth

"I ate at this cafe with my sister & her husband. We had the set menu on starter & main. The selection was great the food tasted even..."

Eydie Wikaira

"Good food and service for a decent price. Portion sizes are good and it's just a nice place for dinner all..."

Joe Bradley

"Great host, very friendly staff; lovely food and tasty. Very happy to recommend this restaurant. The decor is cosy and with good Turkish theme as..."

Jann McMichael

"After reading positive reviews decided to give Cafe Midnight Express a try. This area of Auckland city is not where I would seek places to eat..."

Keith Edson

"I heard numerous good reviews of Midnight Express, and went to check out the place for myself.YES...food and service was great! :)A..."

Jade Lim

"We were here a few months ago, we needed a place to eat before our movie that night. We wanted to sit further inside the restaurant and not by the..."

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"Service with a smile, fresh, flavorsome and healthy dishes in a super friendly atmosphere. Never been disappointed by the food and its got to be our..."

Amir

"Love this place!I used to be a semi-regular fixture at Mexican Cafe and would always walk past this place, finally curiosity got the better..."

Lena Kodaira

"I went to Mightnight Express with some workmates for lunch today and all I can say is WOW! These guys really have it down to a fine art. The..."

Jason

"Food always comes pretty fast and hot and nice, and last time I went there was a very friendly waitress who was always smiling so that was nice...."

Amy A

"We had not planned to go here for dinner but as I hobbled down the road on my crutches, no steps looked very inviting! We had the set menu which we..."

Lisa

"Went to midnight express with a group of friends visiting from overseas,I have been to midnight express on a number of occasions and we have always..."

SHERYL

"The ambience and service is excellent. We were 6 of us and the mains arrived pretty quickly. The wine list is also nice and includes a good range of..."

Anvi

"I went with a group of 15 for my birthday, unfortunately the nice back room was booked out and we had to have two tables, something they told me when..."

Melinda

"absolutely my most favourite middle eastern eatery in the country. not boring and great..."

Sandip Ranchhod

"I felt compelled to write a review after my boyfriend's birthday dinner at Cafe Midnight Express was such a success. Delicious food, great atmosphere..."

Fatty

"This is my very favourite restaurant in the city. The service is good, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is cosy. A great night out and the..."

Salene Schloffel-Armstrong

"Theres a reason we keep going back, the food is good! Can get a bit hectic on Friday nights, but you can book a..."

Beth Givens

"Really close to my work so really convenient for lunch. I came in for dinner tonight and had a really good meal. The prices are reasonable and the..."

Lisa V

"Very good food and service Manish is excellent on his..."

Satish Pawa

"Came here for dinner. We had 8 people seated on a very nice sized table which meant we didn't have a clatter of plates. The drinks came out quite..."

Tina Hoover

"First time here and we'll definitely be back! Food was so tasty, nice selection of drinks, friendly service - absolutely..."

Deb Bennett

"The lamb cutlets were beautifully cooked and succulent 😍 Portion of the midnight mix was huge! Really enjoyed a little big of everything...."

Amy

"Nice environment with amazing chef and staff. We had a meat eater and a vegan and we were able to find a couple vegan dishes that fit perfectly...."

Max Lee

"This place is amazing. If you want a great Turkish meal don't miss this place is the top for tasty delicious meals and deserts. The cafe is a nice..."

Joolz

"Exceptionally delicious Turkish food. I thoroughly recommend Café midnight express. dinner special to sample the marinated grilled lamb mince and..."

Hassan Mohammadi

"The food is great and the service is so quick and friendly. Love the lamb here. Lunch specials are a great value for money. It’s highly consistent..."

sheeba lamba

"Absolutely amazing!! Went for a lunch date with my wife. Special mention for the super friendly staff. Well we opted for the express lunch option..."

Subhanshu Gupta

"Impressive! Had a reservation for lunch at 01:30pm but due to some unfortunate events ended up coming in at 02:30pm. The gracious host did not turn..."

Louise

"Awesome food, the midnight mix is delicious. The deals are great, 3 courses for $35 is so worth it. And the service is the best in town! The guys who..."

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Nem Vietnamese Fusion House

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"Very good food, good environment good service, we had father’s day dinner tonight. you won’t be disappointed..."

Williekate

"Looking for quality indian fusion food with less cream and artificial colours I recommend 31 bar and eatery. 31 masala chicken and schezwan chicken..."

Ashwin Abraham

"The nem experience was amazing. The atmosphere was beautiful. Service was nice and the server had good knowledge of food. Will definitely..."

Karan Kapoor

"Went there for the first time we loved it! Service was good food was greatWould love to go back there again..."

Da Yoon

"Lovely place - very nice atmosphere and service was top notch. We got the NEM Hanoi (deep fried spring rolls) and Pillow Cake (sorta like..."

Adam Chui

"Must come!..."

Shreya Kant

"I came to Nem for the first time with 15 friends on a Saturday night. We were so impressed with the food and the service. The food was served very..."

David Lin

"Great service! Best Food! Love..."

DeedeeBoBo

"We went to Nem last night to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. We loved everything from the atmosphere, service and most importantly....the..."

Triona O Neill

"This place is absolutely amazing. Came on a double date with some friends and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit. The ambience is very cool, and every..."

Chandi

"Amazing ambiance! Amazing service! Food’s yumm! Its my second time to eat here and would def come back again.. especially now..."

Celani Atienza

"You can never go wrong visiting this place. The food is really good...."

Erika

"First time to dine in here and we are extremely pleased with the foods we've ordered and we are definitely coming back. Although there was a bit of..."

L A

"I have had the pleasure of visiting Nem a couple of times now and everytime I have had a wonderful meal. Everything we have tried has been amazing...."

TheWorldOfThululu

"Amazing place.... Sea food is a must try... good presentation and..."

Subith Benny

"Amazing place.. Must go for a different culinary experience... Super friendly service... Seafood is a must..."

Angela Philip

"Great food, everything we got was delicious and the flaming prawns was such a cool experience but also very tasty and a good amount of prawns too...."

Val

"Got Bun Cha Hanoi and Pork Ribs, loved them all, especially the flavors of the pork ribs. Definitely recommend getting a cocktail to accompany your..."

Minh Thu

"One of my favourites! Nice atmosphere, it made me feel I was in Vietnam. The flaming coconut prawns are a hit, they only get 10 fish each day so it's..."

Tanibee

"Absolutely love it. The food is amazing and the portion is just right. Thanks for a great..."

Mel Chow

"I love this restaurant...."

Ariel

"i think this place a hidden gem! had pork salad which was super yum, out of my expectation, the house dressing was really good, really liked the..."

Kai

"great place for having dinner. Love the decor, fascinating eastern aesthetic style. The flaming coconut prawn is just so cool, it deserves all the..."

Www

"Had such an awesome experience here. The food was amazing and the waitress was lovely. We had a bunch of different dishes, all of which were great...."

Nicole Claudine Samuel

"19th June 2020Such an amazing hidden gem! Have never noticed this restaurant before considering we go to parnell almost every month...."

Maricor Sunga

"It's very rare for me to be a 100% happy with a place- but this place was flawless! I had Pho Xao and Black sticky rice pudding. My friend had..."

Eli A

"Very good restaurant, great food with great flavour and a great atmosphere..."

Arjun Ethiraj

"We came here on Sunday afternoon when they were supposed to be closing up after lunch. Luckily they were nice enough to accommodate us and stay open...."

Rugved Deshpande

"Came here today with mates and we all were very impressed with not just the food but also the service. We booked for 3pm through zomato but..."

Anish Koirala

"Have been here twice now and absolutely loved it both times. We’ve ordered Hanoi Pork Grilled Noodle both times because it’s just too good! So..."

Cammy L

"Very comfortable and high quality restaurant ambience. The staffs are super friendly and offered good services. Food tastes good and is well..."

BBKing

"Came in for valentines dinner. The coconut prawn curry was really nice, especially with roti to dip. The portion size wasn't that big for $30..."

Rosanne Choy

"There were 5 of us and we ordered 2 small dishes, 3 big dishes and one vegetarian. They were all good!!!We had:Spring roll - vietnamese i..."

Diana Abug-Yao

"Dined here on the night of November 9th. Ordered chicken dumplings, lamb skewers, prawn salad, shaking beef, pork belly, beef carpaccio, garlic..."

Aaron Bhatnagar

"So impressed w/ the decor, service, food & especially the presentation of the food! So intricate and beautiful! Food was delicious and pretty. Salmon..."

Lizzie

"Everything is well presented and tasty, the flames were amazing! Loved the beef dish and green curry fish. But some food was too salty. They charge..."

Alicescat

"Yo man, was good! Everything good, service good, food good, water good! Curry was good, just a little weak on the seasoning but was good!Going back..."

Sahil Kumar

"We ordered the Flaming hapuka Green Curry 🍃🐟 and Flaming Coconut Prawn 🥥🦐 Both dish came out pretty quickly and it was presented very..."

Food2belly

"Ambience is really cool! Decor amazing! The theatrics of the flaming dishes was a highlight. Green fish curry was amazing. Service was really..."

Melissaf.xx

"Loved the food and presentation. Sadly they no longer honour the Zomato..."

Lay Cheng Ho

"Four people but offered a two people table, very packed. But understand with Zomato gold it’s busy. But I think they withdrew the gold. Overall is..."

Rui Smith

"Pho, Banh-mi, Wontons all delicious! Really high quality food and friendly service. Prices very..."

Tushar Sharma

"Another Parnell gem to add to the list! First time at Nem, they had only been open for a month and the place was packed!! The food took a little long..."

Chomnomnom

"Polite and friendly service, nice atmosphere.The won ton entre was very tasty, the coconut prawn dish was beautifully presented but the prawns..."

Dave Olsen

"Very nice food and portion is good too. We got the beef pho which is super amazing by far the best pho in town for me, duck dish and the green curry...."

Bumblebee

"Great lunch spend here, they have unique decoration and special lunch menu, ordered fried rice with prawn and it’s delicious 🤤🤤 will come..."

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"We had a great time when we dine in here. Maybe the only downside that i can tell is it’s a bit pricey for a decent Asian/Vietnamese food. Staff is..."

JeannePTang

"Definitely on top of my list of restaurants. Great service. Amazing presentation of the food. Also amazing interior. Food taste very very delicious...."

FoodiesTable

"Yum ! The food tasted quite different than the normal Vietnamese food in a good way. The flaming prawn and the green curry were great. The spring..."

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"My family and I had a great time at Nem :) We ordered the Flaming Coconut Prawn, the duck confit, Hapuka Green Curry, Pork Belly and Shaking Beef...."

S+S

"The food was amazing! The service could have been better as we waited a lomg time for servers and a long time for food. I would go again for the food..."

Harsh Shah

"We went for a big lunch and ordered two big dishes for the two of us. Waitress recommended we also ordered a side of steamed rice as our orders..."

S B Foodie

"A delicious meal at this restaurant. Squid fritters, salmon poke bowl, prawns and fish Vietnamese roll. The flavours are intense and can't get enough..."

Louise Chin

"Literally the best phở bò in town. Also great pork belly bao and bún chả. Well priced menu (not over complicated!), authentic warm setting, and..."

Brad

"Food was very nice. I especially enjoyed the rice ball curry and would highly recommend it to everyone. The dishes are more of a sharing type. We had..."

Caitlin Jones

"New open Vietnamese restaurant in central Parnell, good location. The ambience is quite nice and comfortable, we really enjoy the food. We order the..."

Kat

"The flaming coconut prawn was great!Beef was juicy and tasty! The dessert I ordered was average.The portion were a bit small, would be..."

Sola

"Lovely ambience. Feels like u are faraway from the city. Food is excellent. Spring rolls were crispy and tasty. Kingfish sashimi was amazing. I liked..."

Swanangel

"Beautiful atmosphere, nice food(we had Buncha and flaming prawn). They were amazing but wish little bit of smile on staffs' face. felt little..."

Sora Lee

"Well decorated restaurant, food was nice and decent. We had a big family meal here and all my family enjoyed it very much. Appreciate Zomato Gold..."

Selina

"One of the best Fusion restaurants I've tried. Flaming coconut prawn, shaking beef, hapuka green curry, pork belly salad were really really yummy...."

Stefanie

"Great little restaurant with nice cozy decor. Ordered everything on the mains except chicken curry. Some dishes were worth mentioning like the..."

HungryHam

"Cutest little restaurant. Décor is full of little details that make you feel like you are in another place. Food was also amazing. Had the Hapuka..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Great experience and the staff were very hospitable. Loved the food and the flaming coconut prawns was an experience in itself. Would come back again..."

Angelo.abrogena

"Located in central Parnell, can train, bus or drive there. Vietnamese fusion, fancy with fair price; portion is slightly small, but fulfilling..."

Johnny Lee

"Nem’s a budding new fusion restaurant hidden away in the middle of Parnell. Went a couple months ago with two others and we absolutely loved the..."

Hinali Patel

"Really love the beef and fish curry. .Nice restaurant and tasty food. .Coconut prawn is ok. Just a little bit normal.It's good to use..."

Queena

"Such a cute place hidden in the centre of Parnell! The presentation of the dishes are so special, absolutely loved them! My favourite dish was the..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Fantastic restaurant, beautiful ambience and the food is brilliant and authentic. Highly recommend coming here! Had the green curry hapuka and duck..."

Joe

"Flavour of the food was great~ However the portion was tiny, between the 4 of our girls, we had 2 entree, 1 sashimi, 1 salad, 2 mains. Usually would..."

Icyicy Guo - 25%OFF GOLD Membership Code: ICYI7584

"The interior decor is really cool, I personally really liked the feel of it. We got their Salmon Roll, Duck Salad, Beef Cheek and Sous Vide..."

Oksana Zhang

"Saw great photos of the flaming coconut so we had to check it out because it just looked so interesting. Got the poke starter, coconut prawn curry..."

J Eats

"Such a lovely restaurant! The food was excellent and the portions were very good. My friend and I ordered 2 Big Dishes - Wok Tossed Shaking Beef and..."

Arnaz

"Everything is incredible! The first impression is that the environment is well-designed. Clean and good ambience. Staff is very friendly, polite and..."

Yang Yang

"This place is amazing!! Nice decor, delicious food and very friendly service! We had a great Friday dinner here. I especially love the beef and green..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"A little Vietnamese fusion restaurant in Parnell villge. Interior decor is super super nice. I felt like I was in Vietnam as soon as I entered the..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Great food, excellent value (especially with gold membership), wonderful setting, cosy, we loved the place, we will come back again for more food..."

Santosh

"Woo!! We were so happy that we get to tried this new Vietnamese restaurant tonight. Walked in on a Sunday night , it was packed and we are lucky..."

May Hung

"Pretty good restaurant, better than my exception！no matter flavour or presentation , service or environment, all 5 stars.will definitely come back..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Absolutely fantastic! This has got to be one of my most favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Auckland.My wife doesn’t like curry, but she..."

Tony Ma

"Had the Clay Pot Caramelized pork belly, chicken pho and half duck confit. The portions were really good and using Zomato Gold was great value!..."

Jonathan Cheng

"we had an amazing dinner here. The design of the restaurant was very pretty and the food was delicious the waitresses were very friendly and the..."

SeaLam

"Foods and beverages are well presented on table, especially flaming coconut prawns. Staff are friendly and helpful, cosy environment is a..."

Eevee E

"Ambience 5/5 as pictures shownService 5/5 warm and welcomingFood 5/5 very delicate presentation and have new ideas in their dish. The..."

Amy Zhang (25% OFF Zomato Gold Code: WANS1150)

"We did share lunch over there. Really nice food, nice environment and good service. Highly recommend flaming coconut prawn and duck really yammy..."

Nana He

"Really in love with their res design, warm and cosy, the food is beautiful, recommend you should try some raw beef salad, lamb starter and definitely..."

Lam Ha

"Newly opened. Was expecting Vietnamese fusion dishes, but end up we ordered Currys, fish curry and prawns curry. Both with rich flavour, especially..."

JunYong Lin

"Came for dinner with a couple friends. The service was nice, staff were lovely and attentive when needed. Of course we ordered the flaming coconut..."

Kylie Huang

"Lovely respondent with good vibes. The food was tasty and full of different flavors. The speed was okay, and staff was friendly. Some dishes are..."

A K

"The best Vietnamese restaurant ever!!! The pork ribs as an appetite shows strongest and most delicious flavor! The prawns are great but I prefer..."

miki zhu

"This restaurant has a very attractive ambience with its Vietnam themed decoration. The dishes are very well presented and they taste as good as they..."

Desmond Chan

"Atmosphere is good. Quiet. Pho is quite good but could be better. Remember to ask for fish sauce and homemade vinegar. Wheelchair cannot access..."

Sun Y

"First time trying here for a late valentines celebration. We had the pork papaya salad, fish green curry and sizzling coconut prawn. The pork..."

Wilson Shum

"We loved the atmosphere and the food. Very tasty and decent sized portions. The service was also very good, very friendly and fast. That’s actually..."

Mathieu Duval

"Very cool vibe. We enjoyed the drinks and the food. Coconut prawn and scallops are highly recommended. Vietnamese coffee is just..."

Wendy Ren

"The vibe inside is great and comfortable, perfect for a long dinner with friends. Enjoyed my..."

Nicole Taylor

"Linh served us and I am not joking, it was the best service I have ever received!! Honestly, she was just fantastic. The food was delicious too. What..."

Sera Choat

"If you love Vietnamese cuisine, you must come and try this. The food are just delicious, authentic plus beautiful Vietnam style furniture,..."

Maggie Chen

"We’ve enjoyed every dish we ordered. Strongly recommend the pork skewers - juicy and full of flavour. The prawn curry was also very smooth and..."

vy

"Lovely ambience and good food. Portion size is not as big as many other Vietnamese restaurants but was good enough for me. Broth was mild but deep..."

Julia

"Pho here is pretty good. Noodle portion was a little less than other Vietnamese restaurants but the portion of meat was generous. I have enjoyed the..."

Dennis kee

"Just had a very pleasant meal at NEM Vietnamese fusion house in Parnell. I myself is not a big fan of Vietnamese cuisine but this place has..."

Annie Low

"My experience dining here was wonderful, although the portion sizes did not fuel me up. The food was delicious. The flavours and service was spot on...."

Anasintila Vai'ma'ali

"The fresh scallop , Tasty pork skewers, delicious shaking Beef and flaming prawn all Surprised us, very beautiful and tasty! Definitely go to have..."

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