TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated September 2024

The Kimchi Project

84/100 (1123 ratings)

Restaurants

Fusion

Asian

Korean

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Korean

Fusion

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

After-hours

Brunch

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Waffle Fries

Korean BBQ Feast

Laksa

Szechuan Soy Crunchy Eggplant

Beef

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Bun

matcha latte

Fried rice

Kimchi Capellini Pasta

Vegan Option

Pork Belly

Kimchi Fries

Kimchi fried rice

Blooming Tea

Wedges

Salad

Soft Shell Crab Bao

Chili

Softshell Crab Bun

Kimchi Waffle Fries

Kimchi Bacon Pasta

Prawns

Chilli Oil Squid Ink Pasta

Macha Latte Green Tea

Two Ways Korean Chicken

Seafood Kimchi Laksa

Korean BBQ Pork Rice

Sit down

Fusion

Asian

Korean

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Digital Payments

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Delivery

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Private Dining

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

After-hours

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Mid-range

"Love this place! Their waffle fries are sooo delicious, aswell as their bao buns. Will defs go..."

Madison Sturt

"So it was birthday dinner and we booked table for two.We ordered Lotus root chips - they looked good, tasted pretty average so 3.5 out of..."

Atul Bhateja

"Great decor, service and vibe. The chicken was standard. Hip young crowd. The noodles used to be good but the menu has changed. I would come here for..."

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"Amazing atmosphere and great..."

Bayleigh Tubman

"We ordered the soft shell crab bun, one was for my 5yr old daughter, so I asked them to serve all the other stuff on the side. My daughter loved..."

Maikayla

"Amazing place Fancy place..."

Shubham Heda

"Nice food.The chicken is..."

Lorena Georgio

"Have been coming here since it opened and it never fails to disappoint. Their Korean fusion utilizes the best part of European and Korean cuisine. I..."

Bella Qian

"Rating 4.0 A modernised version of Korean. The place feels more like a bar/bristro with the open backyard dinning area. Modernise also mean the..."

Manz

"Been here many times over many years and food has always been good - eggplant dish and soft shell crab bun, and the kimchi fried rice. Breakfast is..."

Michelle W

"Squid Ink Pasta: not gonna lie we felt pretty cool 😎eating black pasta hehe. What surprised us was that the pasta is very light, very garlicky and..."

FoodiesTable

"We ordered the squid ink pasta, Buddha bowl, soft shell crab bao, pulled pork bao and one of the Warrior Kambucha. We wanted some Asahi but they were..."

Felicia

"Had a nice time with my friends. We ordered 3 plates and all of us managed to walk out stuffed. The food was well seasoned and the ambience was nice..."

Spyro

"Great food and staff tasty and fast service you got to try it!!!! Its value for money and fast..."

Brad Vidovich

"Food was tasty and the atmosphere was cool! Service was great..."

RB

"Authentic Korean cuisine. The couched seats are very comfortable and nice as a cafe if theres not too many..."

Renie

"Don’t be deceived by the small frontage of this place - the restaurant spills out into a lush, tropical-feeling courtyard tucked away out of street..."

Husk Creative

"We had been waiting to try this place out! Finally got a chance and we made reservations. This place is quite famous and its always busy. I would..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Came here because if Zomato gold membership. I think with his membership it meets expectations. This place is more for lovers to spend time talking..."

Hao Chang

"Great Korean fusion restaurant in the city!Summary:Food Taste: 5 starsFood Presentation: 5 starsService: 5..."

Shannon

"Food is quite good and interesting, service was a bit let down by inconsiderate staff but overall a good dining experience. recommended to try..."

Ricky Bhat

"Cozy seating area in the back garden shed. Family friendly but also great for dinner dates...."

Johnson Wang

"Pretty good food here and all service was a bit 50-50 and some errors with zomato gold but all..."

Tom

"Came here on zomato gold - super pretty place, make sure you get a chance to dine in their back garden! Food was 5/5 and friendly staff too. Will..."

Joohee Grace Park

"The meal was great, the kimchi fried rice was brilliant. The portion and quality of it was great, especially for lunch. The scenery was beautiful..."

Minh Thu

"@thekimchiproject with @zomatogold 🥰 I highly recommend the kimchi pasta with tempura chicken 🤤🤤 my friends had the chilli chicken (picture..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"Kimchi Bacon Pasta is original without being too spicy, their ice tea also compliment well to the Korean style spicyness in their cooking.I..."

Mark Choi

"Korean fusion place. Nice food and big portion for lunch. We ordered kimichi fried rice, bbq pork on rice and softbrab bun. Will come back again to..."

Becky Kuang

"Wait staff were considerate enough to actively seek a quieter seat for us(think Livia was her name) as we were seated next to a loud function. Other..."

Dillon Mitchell

"Food 4/5Service 3/5Ambience 5/5Price..."

Cosmostar Wu

"Excellent food and service!!..."

Citra.bakhtiar

"▫️Food: 🥢 Buddha bowl + bulgogi beef 🥢 Kimchi bacon pasta + tempura chicken. The pasta was..."

Karate Watah

"You HAVE to go there after 11am because The Jungle is only open then. The front cafe is just a normal cafe, but the back section is amazing. It’s..."

Jonathan Chau

"Came here with my friend and used my Zomato Gold. Super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere and an overall pleasuremable experience. I had the..."

Steven Philalom

"Love the atmosphere and the decoration especially the bamboo. The food was awesome. Will definitely come back..."

Dewey Wu

"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 5/5This place seems small from the outside but they have more beautifully decorated space at the..."

Stayc

"Great food with great ambiance. It was the first time I went to this place and got amazed with the food, customer service. One of the best places I..."

Manik Bhatia

"The salad was like dipping all the vegetables into soy sauce but the tomato pickles taste pretty special. The waffle fries was a little bit let me..."

GG

"Really enjoyed eating here and not only was the service amazing, the atmosphere and aesthetics of the place was really enjoyable. We had the Buddha..."

Hannah Zheng

"Kimchi fried rice was surprisingly..."

Sana Patel

"Another hidden gem located in Lorne St, Auckland. Love the ambiance of this place. A good place to catch up with friends in a very relax and cozy..."

Regie

"Great food. Has a nice outdoor/undercover type dinner area with nice greenery.Had the soft shell crab and bao buns which were excellent. Would..."

TheKumara

"tried this place for dinner the other day because we saw it popped up on gold. it's normally one you sort of walk past without knowing. but I must..."

Bean

"Good coffee and hot chocolates here. Love the mugs they use. The decor is really nice, and they have a large covered courtyard area at the back which..."

Shannon

"Staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Buddha bowl and seafood Laska. Both very tasty...."

S Sun

"Incredible food and amazing place to go for a catchup with friends or family outing. Recently started offering a baked aubergine dish and highly..."

R R

"From the front it looks like the other cafes in the area, fairly thin with limited seating. the magic happens when you walk towards the back to the..."

Benedict Uy

"Seafood laksa was really delicious and creamy. I wish there were a few more kinds of seafood - then it would be 5/5! Food came quickly and the..."

Éimear Clancy

"Service was lovely and setting was comfortable. We were the last customers there after having a late lunch and did not feel rushed or pressured to..."

Nicola

"Friendly staff, easy to use zomato gold. Food was tasty too. Infusion Korean style. The environment is a highlight. it is not a small restaurant,..."

Evayang8885

"Our first attempt of Korean fusion cuisine. They have brought kimchi to a whole new level! Who would have known kimchi would go so well with..."

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"I love the vibe of this place. My mom and I had the Southland Salmon Ceviche and K BBQ pork rice. The dishes were beautiful and so flavourful. The..."

Harsen Agon

"Highly recommend the kimchi seafood laksa - my bowl was completely clean at the..."

Kimberley Brown

"Had our team lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised with the vegan offerings. Had the crunchy eggplant bun, the yuzu mushroom salad and a maple..."

Purita Mok

"Came here without booking in advance, we got bar seats which were fine with a nice view towards the bar. The food was amazing. I would definitely..."

Sarah Tran

"New style of Korean fusion food!Kimchi Laksanoodle was so good to meSmart try and a good result with kimchi.Will visit again..."

Inkyong Isabel Kim

"It took too long to order and serve food. So we wanted to place more orders, but we did not. The food was so delicious but amont was a litter short..."

Rachel

"It’s our third time here, second time to review them and every moment that I had been here was simply amazing. The food was spot on and had tried..."

Ang Sarap

"What a lovely place! Sweet ambiance, extremely welcoming service, no fussy to Zomato Gold members. Short and clear, love it. Pro..."

Code 9527

"I’ve been here twice before and always enjoyed the food but never came unless it was for a special occasion as the prices are usually quite..."

Sabrina Hea

"The ambience here was great. My Kimchi Fried Rice with the pork belly was superb but the added chicken to the bacon pasta was a bit dry and that..."

David Chen

"Improved substantially since first opened.Healthy beautiful delicious satisfying. Will be going more frequently from now on...."

Tony Ma

"Delicious, clean, presentable meals and great selection of food and drinks. We enjoyed the fried chicken, soft shell crab is a must and kimchi fried..."

Janis

"My lunch experience here was amazing! My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered! It’s good that they had vegetarian options! I would love to..."

Samantha Badilles

"The soft shell crab bao was nice but could've been better with some sauce, there was some sort of relish with it but a seafood type sauce wouldve..."

Manoj Patel

"Beautiful and warm environment. Requires early booking for busy Friday night. Food was good and reasonably priced. No issue to redeem Buy 1 Free 1 on..."

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"Had always wanted to try the Kimchi project because of the raves we have seen on zomato. Finally had the chance to and we ordered the Kimchi waffle..."

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"A monthly spot for me when I’m catching up with people in the CBD, Kimchi Project is one of the best spots in applying your Zomato Gold. I’m also..."

Medium_Rare

"Coming for lunch, staff was friendly and service was fast and good, the setting is very cute. Definitely recommend to friends and come back..."

James

"Super impressed with the service and the food! Delicious delicious delicious! I had the Korean pork fried rice. The best boo Choy on it I have ever..."

Cushla Foley

"Ordered kimchi fried rice soft shell crab bao. Have to say the bao was yummy but nothing too special. Kimchi fried rice was really nice though! Good..."

Stephanie Qin

"food 4/5service 4.5/5ambiance 5/5good value for Zomato gold that has food 1+1. spent $36 for these three nice and delicious dishes...."

Timothyxrwang

"Been for the first time. Very cute looking place. Tried their fried chicken rice and honey ginger tea. Love their food and tea. Will surely go again...."

Vishal Rai

"Food is always good and courtyard is beautiful, such a hidden gem in the City. Always a great place to meet friends and highly recommend the Kimchi..."

Rosie Mae

"The food is like all other cafes but portion is slightly lower than others. But the location and service is good. I'd suggest the dry dishes as they..."

Tiger Li

"Great place with great food. This restaurant serves Korean cuisine. Some great unique and yummy dishes . The kimchi fried rice was the best. The..."

Tanuj

"We visited this place for dinner on the weekend.Ordered pasta, kimchi fried rice & waffle fries, all of the food was well presented, i don't..."

Lily

"Good value with Zomato gold 1+1. About $50 for two people with quality dinner and absolutely nice dining ambience.We had seafood laksa,..."

Pig Cat

"Summary:Taste - 5/5Quantity - 3/5Environment - 5/5Service - 5/5Cleanliness - 5/5Price - lean towards the pricey..."

BlankLove

"First timer here - the staff were all super friendly, the place had such a relaxed vibe out in the courtyard where we sat. We ordered the Chilli..."

Anthony King

"Great service. We had our two years old daughter with us and the waiter was very considerate in where we could seat for the high chair the got...."

Chang-Yu David Huang

"Pretty good experience. Had been here for lots of times for lunch but first time for dinner. Food was as good as always. The only time did not got a..."

Coco_Clairy

"The ambience here is really lovely, and I remember coming here quite often when it first opened, especially for the Kimchi Waffle fries.However,..."

Louise

"I’ll be honest, would not have gone into kimchi project if it hadn’t been for zomato gold. Very inconspicuous shop front that looks..."

Eat_Out

"Beautiful little resto. The garden at the back is really cool. Food was good and a touch of healthy stuff. Pricing is not that bad. Staff are..."

Tez

"The best place to go either for a date or with a group of friends. Everything that is served in the menu is top notch. Have been here multiple times..."

Sehaj Mehra

"Deep friend aubergine is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so good!! The bao’s are good. The kimchi fried rice is nice as well.Atmosphere is..."

Sam Bazalo

"With a gorgeous courtyard, this is a great spot to eat and relax during your lunch break or an after-work feed. I haven't been here since January..."

Alma Eats

"I’ve been to The Kimchi Project twice and I can honestly say that both times were truly exceptional! Nice presentation, nice food, nice..."

Ellie

"Have been here a few times now and enjoy the food and atmosphere every time. The staff are friendly and attentive. Finding a car park to get to the..."

Hriday Shah

"Very gooood laksa! It said kimchi laksa but I didnt taste any kimchi as it is more laksa-ie, but its still good! So I ain't complain 😂😂 my..."

Calosa Nema

"Amazing little outdoor bar, the food menu was super thorough and had something for everyone. Even on a Sunday evening the vibe was fun and the place..."

Adrianna Hannan

"I had been here a few times when they first opened up a few years ago, but had not returned afterwards even though I have fond memories, as the price..."

Vivian C

"This Kimchi Fries is the best!I love the ambiance too and I wanna come back for more and check out your other menu’s! 😉👌🏼I’ts..."

Leia

"Been here 3 times and I think it's a great place to catch up with friends. The ambience is very youthful and quite hipster. Their twist on Korean..."

Lala

"Lovely customer service. Food is delicious. Not many vegetarian options though. Beautiful interior design, great for photo opportunities.Also..."

Vegetarianfoodlover

"I have been here many times and it hasn’t failed to impress me yet so it’s a great place for a good feed - close to uni and town. Only flip side..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"The BBQ fried rice was so tasty. Good prices as well. I went there on a Tuesday evening, it was very busy so I recommend booking in advance...."

Raylene Cole

"We came here for Dinner on a Monday night and got the Kimchi waffle fries, kimchi fried rice and salmon sashimi salad.The staff were super..."

Emily Gossen

"Kimchi Spag Pasta is to die for. Best split with a friend though, it is quite rich! Kimchi Waffle Fries and Pork Bao Bun were also delish. Best to..."

Ciaran R

"Came here for brunch a while ago, Their chicken taste really good and came in a good portion as well.The shop is very clean and have a really good..."

MCP

"First time eating at the kimchi project. I regret not visiting before. The ambiance is lovely and so is the food. The service was nice too. We..."

Christine

"Good dining spot for some casual Korean dining. Nice garden dining area with nice heaters even in winter.We had dinner and really enjoyed..."

Kieran

"Had lunch here today and it was great! The wontons came with a delicious sauce and the chilli chicken on rice was even better. The venue is also a..."

Cjuddy

"Amazing Kimchi creamy pasta!Spicy kimchi and a bit sweet cream combination is very nice! I love the interior there is a garden behind as well..."

Yuki

"The food was delicious, the courtyard was beautiful. The chicken wings were spicey, but possibly the best I've ever had. Only improvement would be..."

Laura Blunt

"Went here this morning and me and partner both really enjoyed our meals. Food tasted great, coffee was delicious and service was friendly and..."

Acelin James

"I love the kimchi project. I always leave feeling so full. Usually cause I can’t bring myself to stop eating since it’s so yummy. I would..."

Yasmin Walker

"Courtyard pleasant as ever, had the jung sik which is their lunch set. Very tasty beef in a broth with purple rice and other things. Good service. No..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"It was brilliant.Staff Service is good,price is good,food is colorful and tasty.There is a smooth atmosphere inside.We had a good..."

Yurika Tsutsumi

"Friendly staff, good food and neat and tidy place. But bit cold in the winter. Fried eggplant bun is my favourite and everyone should try..."

Coriander Lover

"A little on the pricey side for portion sizes, but quality of food was pretty good so made up for some of that. Venue is also very relaxed and..."

Kid0f88

"Well-balanced dinner meal on rice with fresh ingredients. Fusion korean, put good portion of different sauces to go with. Just rice was a bit..."

Jaws The Tastler

"Had a lovely lunch experience here! We came by with just six minutes to the kitchen closing but the staff were super lovely and gave us time to..."

Carley Peng

"Cute little hide out in the city and love the half outdoor feel! Food was great although serving was a bit slow. Soft shell crab bun was also tasty..."

Foodie

"Spacious tables hidden out back at this inner city gem. The food is amazing and spicy and the service is good. Delightful surroundings in which to..."

Dumba

"You could not know from the entrance, there is a nice seating at the back garden. We ordered Kimchi waffle, chill chicken on rice and pasta, food is..."

Tina

"I gotta admit this place had amazing chill az vibes. The real groovy music mixed with the cool outdoorsy decor was amazing.Our waitress gave us..."

Jedediah J

"The restaurant has got a very nice and chill ambience. The food are nice too. Would definitely go back again soon with my friends and..."

Dela Cruz

"Love the hidden garden behind! Korean fusion is much fun to eat. Very nice coffee too, especially the flat white which I always have. I would..."

Sudi Shen

"I went with my fiancé on a random Tuesday night and the place was filled. I enjoyed the flavours of the food and the staff was friendly. It had a..."

Derek Cheung

"Came here for dinner - loved the potato waffles!! Also had the pork dish which wasnt so flavourful. Decor is really nice and service was good also...."

Anna Wong

"I love kimchi project and have been here at least 5 times! My favourite dishes are the chilli chicken and the lunch set with beef bulgogi. If you..."

Nikita Patel

"Really lovely staff and very accommodating. Very popular during Saturday evenings but they were able to slot us a reservation slightly earlier..."

Em Kay

"The place was quite quiet but had a really cool vibe. We sat out the back at a sharing table as we didn’t have a reservation, which was totally..."

Chelsea

"The ambience is very nice, love that glass house at the back! Food is good quality and delicious. I have tried the Bhudda bowl, yuzu salad, and the..."

Charis Yang

"It's a wonderful big place that is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is very calming and exquisite. It's very warm despite being outside. The..."

Sarah Wu

"The food is good but with rooms for improvement. Some dish were kind of just Okay.Ambient is very good, definitely a good place to hangout with..."

Joe Joe Yap

"Awesome food! Always busy but managed to get a table. The spicy wings are extra spicy.... but still tasted great! Would recommend, have a great..."

Kimberley Leonard

"Excellent place to have a working lunch! The atmosphere is great, the food appetising and delicious, and the servers are super friendly! I’ll..."

Karen Chow

"Toppokki was one the best dish from there, but what shame that they don’t have it on the menu any more . We will go back again, easy to find , good..."

Alice

"The food is 4 put of 5, Coffee 4.5 out of 5, the decoration 5 out of 5!Best place for me to hang out with my friends :)The court yard is..."

Mu

"Very impression with the view inside .thought it’s just a little bit space for cafe but when we get in,very surprised.beautiful view and food were..."

Micheal

"When you first walk in to the kimchi project you get this feeling that the meal is going to be good.There is the cute little courtyard at the..."

Blain

"Went here if friends. They have a hidden garden in the middle of the city feel to it.Food was pretty good and would definitly recommend to..."

DD Vinluan

"It's quite a fusion project of making Korean dishes in a more chic western way. I like the environment too. More preferred it in the daytime at lunch..."

Ming Zhang

"Ordered the chilli chicken on fried rice with a baked chesscake for desert. The chicken wS fried and had a nice base, would have preferred the rice..."

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"Finally got to check out the Kimchi Project and we were not disappointed! We’d held off going before because for a while they had very few..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Food was delicious and the place is beautiful!Perfect place for a date night or girl's night out. Pricing isn't too expensive, had our own mains, one..."

Gabby

"If you are expecting Korean food, it is probably not the best. However, very good fusion (westernized korean). From breakfast to dinner, it is very..."

Erica Kim

"First time I tried this place was when I was looking for a decent Zomato Gold place in the CBD. Kimchi Project is the most reliable for me, so far...."

Theodore Carlos

"Amazing interior and design, very relaxed atmosphere whilst maintaining a luxurious space. Staff is very friendly and open to suggestions! Highly..."

Jason Su

"Looks at the nice photos I took. The restaurant looks as good as the photos. Need me to say more? Kimchi project tastes good and looks good. It has a..."

Jing

"First time to this restaurant. good environment and friendly service. This feels like half korean half european cafe setting. Menu a bit different..."

Foodhunta

"Very cosy restaurant in the city. Food is delicious but serving sizes are on the smaller side. The kumara dessert especially is a highlight...."

Louise Meng

"A little slow to come out but great food and service. Would recommend the kimchi spag, sharp kimchi cuts through the creamy sauce, really..."

Angela Li

"Loved this place! The Kim Chi sampler was awesome, the cucumber kimchi is absolutely delish. I had the waffles which were tasty and the Jung Sik..."

Lisa Marie

"Amazing! Great vibe, friendly staff and great food. Awesome place for lunch or dinner. Keep up the great work guys, you really make a difference to..."

Mel Chow

"Staff were friendly and the food here was amazing. The food did not take too long to come out, not salty at all though they used kimchi. Highly..."

Brian Ji

"1st time visiting, but amazed with the atmosphere and place. Loved the food and the coffee. Well balanced between eastern and western food style...."

YoungRoh Stewart Jang

"We went with Zomato Gold.The place is lovely!We asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested some plates.We had the fried..."

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"Kimchi project is one of my favourite places to go for korean fusion food, it’s different and definitely one of a kind. The menu has changed from..."

Ghazal Kharazi

"Wanted to try this place after hearing so much hype about it and finally had a chance to go when I caught up with friends at kimchi project , i..."

Shuah Kim

"We've used Zomato gold here, twice. Last night was our second reservation. The food is AMAZING. The quality, flavours and presentation is 10/10...."

Girl On The Move

"Delicious variety of food, excellent customer service, lovely secret garden like area at the back of the restaurant. We ordered the 2 way..."

Adrianna

"Lovely restaurant hidden away in the heart of the city. With a nice ambience perfect for a dinner date. Although, the lighting could be slightly..."

John He

"Tried twice. Absolutely great. The foods weren't spicy as I am afraid. Very popular place as it was almost full on my two visits. You can not expect..."

Pukeko

"If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coming here, it’s to never judge a restaurant by its storefront 😅 I’ve walked past the Kimchi..."

Grace

"Fantastic eastern fusion restaurant. Lives up to the Lorne street vibe. The restaurant has an impressive interior and good indoor/outdoor flow. Food..."

Jack Whitfield

"We had dinner on a Saturday. Had to wait a bit since kitchen wasn’t open till 5pm for their break. Outdoor garden at the back had magical ambient..."

Sharon Yun

"I don’t know how many times I’ve walked past this place without paying much attention but then I startes hearing really good reviews and just had..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Cute little spot on Lorne Street. The courtyard has a great ambience.The food here is great. Ordered the Kimchi pasta along with the prawn..."

Tian

"Great place and cute area!! Super good vibes, with amazing korean fusion food. The Kimchi Fries are a must have and the Kimchi Fried Rice is..."

Yinya Shi

"It was my first visit here, and I used my Zomato Gold membership. I wish I tried this place earlier! Delicious food (ordered the ddeokbokki and short..."

J Choi

"Had the Szechuan Crispy Eggplant for the first time today which was amazing and Kimchi Fried Rice which was tasty as usual. The courtyard also has a..."

Ming Cheuk

"Delicious food, fun ambiance, and lovely people!We got the spicy chicken wings and BBQ pork rice. Both dishes were amazing. The portion is..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"#Zomatogold# experience was good. A Korean fusion restaurant. The food represented in a nice and modern way. The taste was great. Food..."

Jordan

"Pasta and kimchi fried rice is legit Love the pork belly Nice ambience Good vibes Food is quite slow though during lunch hour and..."

Annie Low

"So far have only tried the matcha latte and a caramel slice from the cafe but enjoyed these both immensley. Great ambiance and friendly service...."

Josephine Rose Orejana

"I have known about this place for a while but haven’t had the opportunity to try until Zomato Gold. I was really pleasantly surprised!..."

Ming_Angela Y

"The storefront does not do justice to this place. Inside there is a indoor dining and a courtyard dining area. Indoor is simple and elegant and..."

Lucy

"***EDIT - Over the last couple of visits I've tried the following: BBQ Pork: tasty but too much rice in proportion to meat. This is served with..."

G1k

"We went there on a Thursday evening. Staff are friendly however we had to wait for a long time before someone come to take our..."

May Hung

"Not quite the same as other Korean Fusion places I've been to; the sour cream with BBQ pork super tasty! Loved the atmosphere and decor, staff were..."

Linda

"The entrance on the Lorne St is small but the inside is big and cool. Love the secret garden. The potion is not very big but good enough. It's..."

Anita Lee

"Second time here, but first time using Zomato Gold. The ambience is fabulous and the food is yummy. Had the Crab Bao, Lotus Root chips and Poutine..."

Aleisha T

"The food was great, the staff was friendly and the atmosphere cosy. Be careful of the spicy wings though, one bite and we were crying like babies...."

Lambo

"INGENIOUS. Some say the perplexing concept of blending different cultural cuisine techniques is sacrilegious. However others say it’s a new area to..."

Brendan Chun

"I’ll keep it short here. Lovely place with good ambience and food to go with. We had a table of 8 and we were happy with every single dish we..."

Nivsha Amin

"Came here for dinner with a group of friends on a busy Friday evening. The staff were very polite, welcoming and bubbly which led to a pleasent..."

Let's Eat!

"I've only been a couple of times, but the staff are friendly and welcoming. The setting is very pretty and the food is good. The only critiques i..."

Z M

"Really nice food! The place is hidden and amazing, you don’t expect the interior atmosphere from the location! Totally recommend, food and drinks..."

Reema Singh

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Lu Zhang

"We had the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and it was freaking delicious. The flavours and textures wad an amazing combo and I'll definitely come back!!..."

Johanna Mattsson

"It’s a great place nice and quiet center of the city .friendly stuff ,nice food Only were still some more of it ,can go wrong with this place..."

Hao Yong

"It gets busy as here but we were lucky to get seated pretty much right away. Friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed the kimchi fried rice! Deffo..."

Richard

"Loving the ambience. Be sure to go inside and continue to outside for better view. Kimchi project for the win also, highly recommended to eat it...."

Erika

"The ribs were real good, wish it came in XXXL size. 4/5 cuz some of the food didn’t go well together like the kimchi fries and rice dishes, too..."

Mentalboy9

"We had the breakfast kimchi and bacon and egg sandwich and it was soooooooo goood! Coffee is great too and of course the courtyard is so..."

Marco Abuyan

"Back here for the 4th time! We were heading to another restaurant before remembering that they are on Gold. Ordered the peach iced tea which was so..."

Mint

"Food was good but not good enough for me to plan a second visit any time soon. All the staff were lovely and helpful which was a..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"I really like this place- the eggplant is amaaaazing!!! Also last time I came with my sister the waiter was super friendly and seemed genuinely happy..."

Bella Zheng

"Good place. Nice environment. Very friendly waiters. wonderful tastes dinner. Definately try beef rib. Cant imagine this could be so good. Better..."

Phil XU

"Nice place to visit .. yummy food and really good staff and so friendly . Highly recommended to every one . I will be visiting this place again..."

Pancham Lakhanpal

"My experience at this place is Wow... We went out to try this place with friends. Every dish was amazing. Most important to mention even my little..."

JPK

"Nice place,Fair price (with Zomato membership)City area, need to pay for parkingNice staffDoesn't look like traditional Korean..."

SeaLam

"You've gotta try it. The food, the people, and ESPECIALLY the ambience is worth breaking your routine for.The staff were charming and..."

Luke Ameye

"The ambience of the place is super aesthetic and really good for photos 😂 We ordered the 2 way chicken which was really good - fried chicken was..."

Jenny Kim

"It’s definitely a hidden place on Lorne street. It looks like a very normal cafe when you walked pass by Lorne street, but when you go inside, you..."

Wendy Wang

"Excellent atmosphere and ambience, feels like being in a restaurant on a side street in an Asian town. Admittedly I'm not an expert on Korean food..."

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"Another Zomato Gold Experience here with Denny Setiawan, we ordered Korean BBQ pork fried rice and BBQ ribs - yummy and delicious, i love it.. also..."

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"When entered the place, felt like a small cafe (narrow seating) and when the waitress took us inside, surprisingly the ambience was lot different..."

Dinesh Atluri

"Went here a while ago for a lunch date and it was a memorable experience. The food was quite unique taste wise, and the presentation was very pretty,..."

Mocha

"If you are looking for authentic Korean food, I don't recommend this restaurant. Food is very average and doesn't have Korean taste at all. Good..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Beautiful Kimchi fried rice, my favourite dish there and now got my friend hooked! Great service and very polite with phone booking and at venue. Now..."

Janice Tay

"This place is a gem! Amazing food, amazing service and decent pricing. The food is plated so beautifully it’s a great spot to Instagram your food...."

Michael Ou Yang

"We went there for lunch at 1 pm on a weekday. The restaurant was packed with ppl inside out. Surprisingly, our order was ready in like 10 minutes...."

Nova Huang

"Been here twice... Utilized the privilege of Zomato Gold at my second visit. Very friendly staff and Yummy food =] Will definitely come..."

Yormi Wong

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent Korean Fusion Cafe in Auckland CBD. Great food..."

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"Go on the weekdays, so many people~ the fried waffle is excellent with pork on it~ There is no cooky & cream smoothy so tried the coffee, hope can..."

Sasa WU

"The Kimchi Project - my first visit and won't be my last! Went with @_georgieats_ and we both ordered the Jung Sik Korean lunch box: Bulgogi beef,..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Nice ambiance. The back open space is bigger than. I expected. Staffs are friendly and serve promptly. Food is amazing, personal favourite is the..."

J Li

"Busy restaurant with great ambience. Food took a bit longer than expected to be prepared. But overall was a great dining experience. Clean..."

P Chen

"Plenty of spaces in the backyard. Had a lovely time! A casual and beautiful place for gathering. Will definitely come back for another time! Thanks..."

Montina XU

"I had the chilli chicken on rice ordered from MealPal, the portion size looks small, but it still filled me up. The chicken was fried really well,..."

Sincere Wong

"Food was super good!! We ordered the kimchi fried rice and the salmon ceviche. I came here using the zomato gold membership for the first time and it..."

Elisa Soerjadi

"Came here for a Korean fusion dinner before watching Aladdin the musical. Lovely courtyard, who knows there is a little oasis at the back of a small..."

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Food2belly

"Had a really good experience here last night, it was Friday night therefore it was busy. Staff was lovely and attentive. We had short rib galbi, BBQ..."

Marchella Kusono

"Better than my expectation. Good presentation,good customer service, good environment, just food quality not equal to the price, but still good..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I love the dining area outside. It was mainly the reason why I wanted to dine here but after getting their kimchi pasta and korean bbq on rice, I..."

JC

"I love this place! Been here a few times and the food, drinks, service and look of the place have never let me down! A great place for dinner for any..."

Sofie Yeung

"Went there for dinner and was nicely surprised with sitting patio option at the back. Nicely decorated and relaxed atmosphere. Service was good and..."

Katerina

"The courtyard setting was lovely, especially in the CBD. The foot is not exactly Korean, it is more Korean fusion but the flavours are still there!..."

Gemma Burke

"Always my favourite spot for studying and a brunch with friends! Their courtyard is a lovely lush spot in our own concrete jungle of Auckland,..."

Annie Tong

"Been here twice and have been very pleased with the food both times. The kimchi waffle fries are definitely my favourite. Will be back again for..."

Yulia

"I love the hidden courtyard idea and a perfect place to held an event or birthday partyI really love the look of this place.The..."

Yusoff Kamal

"One of the best korean fusion restaurant. At first it looked like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a large seating area at the back with..."

Tarun Parmar

"The kimchi project has been on our "must try" list for some time now. Eventually we got around to it and we definitely weren't disappointed. The..."

Sjr Sjr

"Good service, good food, good vibes. Local joint with good prices to boot makes for a pleasant evening.Didn't realise they had an awesome..."

Rao

"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. Food was so nicely presented. Chef work was great in flavor nd presentation. Staff was very nice. Owner was..."

RKB

"I came here for the awesome restaurant month special in August, and boy I was not disappointed. This is such a beautiful restaurant, with a lovely..."

J.T547

"Food : 4.5/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 5/5After a morning of browsing for brunch spots in town, we stumbled across this cute..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Been meaning to visit The Kimchi Project for a while and finally got the chance to visit the other day. Met all of my expectations - great..."

Real Slug

"Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! We sat in the courtyard area and it was beautiful. Ordered their kimchi fried rice with pork belly..."

Blackpearl

"I was craving some korean fried chicken and I had heard about the secret garden, so I gave The Kimchi Project a try.Service: 10/10We..."

Grace Huang

"Wow. Yes. Definitely go prepared to spend money but prepared to have some of the best fish you've ever had. Stunning dishes, beautifully presented...."

Jason Jolly

"I went for breakfast and I had the avocado toast and nuttelino coffee. The food was very nice and will definitely come back to try their lunch menu...."

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"We came here as a recommended by a friend. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with pork belly it was finger licking good. My partner ordered bulgogi..."

Liza Cosme

"Modern and chic restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes. Standout was the DIY Ssam, pork+roti+pickle+tempura mushroom is surprisingly an amazing..."

Tony Shi

"This is a great korean fusion restaurant. Love the interior & ambience of the place. It looks like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a..."

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"This place is a hidden gem! Sister dragged me there for lunch, have always walked past it before, looked interesting but never enough for me to go..."

Silvann

"We were there for lunch on Saturday. The place was half packed. There is a nice sheltered courtyard with overhead heaters warming up the space quite..."

Dennis Kee

"Simple food but very tasty! Went there for lunch and my family and we ordered poutine waffle fries and Korean pork on rice and fish and chips for the..."

JenniferJ

"Absolutely brilliant! The food is beautifully done with a modern twist. Every single meal we had was very good. This restaurant could be completely..."

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

"I'd have to be honest and say that Kimchi's permanent menu is not really my favourite, except for the fried rice which is quite nice. So I do find..."

Thom

"From the entrance you would never expect a beautifully renovated garden style restaurant hidden inside. The kimchi project serves Korean..."

Jenny Da

"Came here with a few friends for dinner... be careful when out for dinner on Fridays/Saturdays! The beer garden is sometimes home to large after-work..."

Vic

"We had dinner here during restaurant month. The food was amazing - generous portions packed with flavour and the service was very friendly,..."

Wei

"Beautiful decor, whether you're sitting in the garden area outside or a cozy booth inside. Wonderful staff who smile at you and are happy to be at..."

Squiddy

"Cute spot in a courtyard style set up. We’d booked a table for lunch (highly recommend) and enjoyed yummy eats, I especially enjoyed the criss cut..."

Steph Coulton

"I was really impressed by how many different dietary requirements this place could cater for despite the rather small menu. The secret garden is..."

Dini

"Looking for a Korean inspired place to dine? This is the place! With beautiful interiors and a nice outdoor covered courtyard, it makes you..."

Food.review.nz

"We are meat lovers and the pork ribs we ordered is definitely a good choice for us! And I am super love their decorations, we will come back..."

Erica Zhang

"The food was great small portions though. The kimchi fried rice was not even half the plate. Good customer service, the staffs are friendly and..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Decided to head to The Kimchi Project and I ordered the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and Cookies and Cream smoothie whilst my friend ordered the Kimchi Fried..."

Eggster Eats

"Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in their secret garden out the back. It is a little bit cold but they have put some heaters there which was..."

Auckland Foodie

"This is one of those places where you just know you're going to gram their food - so I did. Food & Service was excellent. Bit on the pricey side, but..."

Jay

"One of the best Asian fusion places in Auckland! The courtyard is beautiful, cocktails are delicious and food is out of this world! Service is always..."

Lizzie

"What a delightful restaurant!! We were seated in the back courtyard area and it is just beautiful. Food was all exceptional! We tried the loaded..."

Emily

"If you are looking for Korean fusion food, the Kimchi project is great. But as someone who really loves Korean food, I felt that the Korean side to..."

Sammy & Raphy

"One of my favourites! The interiors of The Kimchi Project are so creative and inspiring - it makes for the perfect spot to work on assignments etc...."

Lauren.creative

"We went for an early dinner before a show. Great timing as they had some happy hour specials on snacks and wine! The soft shell crab bao was..."

Lacey Thompson

"So rare to find a place like that in the city. The tiny entry hides a beautiful secret garden that can be enjoyed even during winter and on rainy..."

Diogo Reck

"Wow, a hidden gem at Lorne St. I've already heard about awesome reviews at this place so I gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. You will be..."

LilMSunshine

"Came in with friends last year and quite a few times this year.Heard lots of people talk about their kimchi waffle fries, so we ordered them to..."

Rosanne Choy

"One of my favourite restaurants in town! The ambience is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful decor inside and outside with a lovely outdoor eating area...."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Beautiful presentation of lunch dishes; menu not extensive, but perhaps this will continue to be developed. Conveniently situated inner city..."

Maree Brogden

"Food: kimchi salsa and nachos were so good for the $4 happy hour price! I probably wouldn’t get them at normal price tho as the portion is kind of..."

Marina :)

"Cute place, great for drinks. Loved the backyard area with little nice touch of pretty plates and tea pots. The food was good but a bit overpriced..."

Tashee

"Amazing tastes! Loved the kimchi rice, prawns and soft shell crab curry! I highly recommend the kissing panda cocktail and the Korean strawberry..."

Lilo

"I love this place so much... I just want to go there again to try more of their menu! The courtyard area was definitely not what I was..."

Inkles

"The Kimchi Project offers a fresh Korean fusion menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. The Kimchi Project was high on..."

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"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Love the courtyard. Been twice on a Saturday morning and it has been so lovely & peaceful. Interesting menu. I couldn’t decide what to have on my..."

Cat

"An unassuming Korean cafe from the front. We had second thoughts about entering despite the good reviews as the front was empty. Little did we know..."

Elmocookie

"Got the fried kimchi to share and a bao each. It was really good but the wait was unfortunately too long, around 45 mins. The owner (?) gave us green..."

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"Came here for lunch with a workmate and sat inside which was a lovely setting. I ordered the beef noodle salad which was a good portion and very..."

Vanessa Gao

"Went here for lunch once with my friend, the atmosphere was great at the back. Totally different. Takes you to a different place almost. The food are..."

Marggie Pascua

"Very delicious food and a huge variety of pan-Asian food which tick all my boxes! For dinner, I enjoyed the ssam (lettuce cups with assorted meats)...."

Annie Ren

"What a lovely little place! Beautiful interior design and a comfortable ambience. After hearing so many good things about The Kimchi Project I had..."

Garima Talwar

"Walking into the place, the design is beautiful, especially in the second area. It has been a while since I have been in a restaurant with such neat..."

Rachel

"Came here for lunch with my friend and it was a really nice experience. The place itself is beautifully decorated and the courtyard is always lovely..."

Emma

"Came here a few months ago with friends for dinner. We ordered the ssam, soft shell crab salad and kimchi waffle fries. The crab was good and i..."

Angela Hollings

"Hidden gem in Auckland CBD! They have the coolest courtyard! Always pass by this cafe and it looks empty from the outside. However you'll be amazed..."

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"House sodas are brilliant and the fusion food is superb. Great ambience in the lil bit out back. Would not have expected this quaint courtyard bit..."

Jin Yun

"Best courtyard for a nice little getaway from the fast pace of the city within the CBD. Friendly staff and very delicious food. Highly recommend the..."

Cnjo

"Great experience in here. The decor is lovely especially in the courtyard. It has fire heater so it's warm and nice even in winter. Food is delicious..."

Amy Fhl

"The courtyard is really well decorated and sends a good vibe around. I have come here when it used to be O-bar. The refreshed premises brings about a..."

Bobby Anderson

"Really good ambience, especially at the courtyard. A really good place to study or to catch up with friends. Large coffee comes in a big cup and they..."

Nozomi Oishi

"Really good place to study or meet up with friends. Had the Asian Style bruschetta. Prawns were big and the mango gave made the dish refreshing...."

Wallswecrashedthrough

"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Had the beef short ribs and they were perfectly cooked and my partner had the soft shell crab. Both were delicious...."

Sam Lowe

"Came here to celebrate mums birthday and it was lovely!! I never knew they had an backside area through their sliding areas but it was so..."

Cathy Fan

"Have been here a few times now and the food has always been delicious. A really calming backyard courtyard in the middle of town, it's a nice break..."

Sophie

"Came for dinner for 4, plates are easy to share, Something for everyone. I left feeling satisfied but not too full. It's like a little hideaway,..."

Emma Kostanich

"Have heard this place for long time and finally come for a try. we came here around 1pm and sit the outside area which is nice and warm.I had..."

Stephanie

"We discovered this place while we were walking for High St looking for a place to have dinner at. First time going in was a real bad experience. The..."

Queena

"The Kimchi Project is incredibly pleasing on the eyes with their lush courtyard. You wouldn't even know you're in the hustle and bustle of the city...."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Been 2 times in the past month. Had miso chicken as well as eggplant mince don. Both were nicely presented with great flavours. A little on the..."

Jc

"This place is good! My friends and I can came here for dinner. We ordered a variety or plates and shared. I recommend the pork ribs! It's a cool..."

Emily She

"Love the ambience and decoration. The food did not disappoint too! Good kimchi fries and the bun with the crab was amazing. Get the platter with beef..."

Maria Chen

"We got the Yuzu avocado bowl and the Miso Chicken with an egg as well as a flat white and the matcha latte. These bowls are pricy ($17-20..."

Dxlche

"Fries were a little cold, but overall a good experience! Definitely worth the money! Would recommend going there if you're up for trying a mixture..."

Rena Holstein

"a new 'asian' restaurant with their take on korean inspired dishes and asian flavours. a bit pricey but worth the experience. the food was great and..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"Sorry about the crappy photo, looked so good and completely forgot to take photos when the food came! We have the beef short ribs, waffle fries and..."

Jasveen Kaur

"East meets West fusion cuisine. Simple but delicious and aesthetically pleasing food. Lovely atmosphere and overall wonderful customer service. All..."

D_Vicky

"I heard about this place so I came here with my family for dinner. The tables were so close to each other and I could hear the people next to us. The..."

Swl102802

"Super trendy little restaurant with a nice outdoor covered seating area but it feels like more effort is put into aesthetics than the taste and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Went for a dinner for two with a friend. I really love the interior and the atmosphere especially in the courtyard - which you can't see from the..."

Yuko Saito

"The Kimchi Project is my usual dining place in CBD, i've been here countless times. Loving everything about this place, the deco, the ambience, the..."

Linh 💛

"A cute little Korean inspired restaurant. The food has a Korean influence so not the place to go if your looking for traditional style Korean food..."

Rebecca

"Beautiful looking food.I wonder if my expectations were too high, but I did end up a little disappointed.Went in on a weeknight..."

Charmaine

"Have only been here once, was early in the morning where their kitchen had only just opened.Because of this we had to wait about 50 minutes to..."

Davyd Antipov

"Another great modern korean-european fusion restaurant. The environment is amazing and refreshing. The interior layout makes the whole restaurant..."

Jason Zhang

"This place is a beautiful hidden gem. Was really surprised by how relaxed I felt with my friend the whole time, and how great the food and service..."

Titeuf

"My favorite place to go in Auckland. Love the foods, vibes, and services. The Kimchi fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever had. Haven't tried..."

Belle Chalisa

"I suspect this place is a little over amped on account of its newness. I wanted to like it more than I did.We sampled some buns (pork bun..."

Mysticmojito

"Came here with a mate of mine on a saturday morning. The decor of the patio/courtyard was very comfy, albeit hidden at the rear of house. Food was..."

Connor X

"Once O-Bar, a dark, smoky party bar serving soju cocktails and large plates of greasy food, The Kimchi Project now boasts a refreshingly clean,..."

Sophia

"Stumbled across this little eatery. Awesome little place - lots of hidden seating out the back in the courtyard. Really nice environment. The food..."

Jade

"An amazing restaurant in Auckland. Exceptional food and refreshing ambience. I celebrated my graduation day with my friends here. The food Chicken..."

RsheNZ

"Lovely place, from the outside it seemed like a nice little cafe. We decided to stop in and try the food since the menu caught our eye. We were lead..."

Adrina T

"I came here for brunch on a whim with my sister, and had the fried wontons. It was packed with flavour and tasted delicious, not fatty at all. The..."

Local Grams-ma

"This is one of the places that my friends and I have been very excited to check out after having heard so many amazing reviews and seen beautiful..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Delicious food. Amazing decor. Charming out door area. Kimichi project has such an incredible atmosphere. The food is delicious and super creative. ..."

Oones Connor

"After walking past here one day and reading about it from various places I knew I had to try it. We were 4 ppl and ordered prawn n chicken..."

Miss Kiki

"food & service was amazing, prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend this place! I especially loved the kimchi waffle fries, the drinks however..."

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"If you're looking to experience what Korean cuisine has to offer, there's no better place to start than the Kimchi Project. Open for..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I recently ordered KimChi waffle fries as well as the chicken and pork bao through UberEats. The food was outstanding, but in my honest..."

Miah Dixon

"Newly opened joint in town and it has caught the hype of many people around. I've heard and seen so many good reviews about this place and I've come..."

MS LKDG

"Love their kimchi fries 😍😍Only downside of this place is the price of food are quite expensive and small portion. Great atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"Bad weather but great food!Heard of Kimchi Project many times, and finally have time to make it! The pork and prawn hunton is a bit salty but it..."

Shirley Yu

"This place will definitely stand out as you walk along Lorne street, with its picturesque set up. Don’t let the size of this place deceive you..."

Anna Wei

"Fun and inviting atmosphere. Food was tasty but missing the spicy and sour kick you get with kimchi. From the name I expected to be falling..."

Mya

"There's nothing bad to say about this place.The food was great, service great, nice setting in the lounge. If you want a seat in the lounge you..."

Darren Big Belly

"Nice service, Nice food! Definitely top 3 on my recommending list. Try out the Kimchi Waffle and the fried rice here. Price are bit high but..."

Megan Miao

"My instagram feed is photobombed with pictures of the kimchi project. It is Asian fusion cafe/bar which is a hidden gem on lorne street. It's very..."

Jay

"Over a month ago, I checked out The Kimchi Project along with a few food bloggers. I’ve heard about this new Asian Fusion cafe/restaurant and I was..."

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"Great visit to this popular spot. Friendly service & the option of inside, street front or courtyard seating. Clean & tidy.Tried the pulled pork..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here on a date with my boyfriend and we ordered 4 dishes. The pulled pork Bao was good but in my opinion it wasn't worth the price. The kimchi..."

Ariel Chen

"Such a beautiful hidden Gem on Lorne street ! Great service and friendly staff and chef. We ordered a Panang curry and signature kimchi fries,..."

Simone Yeoh

"Went here for celebrations with a friend and found it excellent! Service was great, the waitresses were all friendly and patient as we struggled to..."

Amesirv

"11.45am. I'm getting pretty hungry. I'd been looking forward to checking this place out ever since I'd heard about it by chance two weeks ago. Having..."

Vivi S

"Another fine example of don't judge the book by its cover. This place definitely doesn't seem elegant from the outside but when u go inside, it's a..."

Marcella

"Excellent food and service! Came here with a friend and we started off with 2 mains and a side, then ordered another 2 mains--we couldn't..."

Oksana Zhang

"Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful setting – definitely worth checking out at least once if you're in town.The Kimchi Project..."

Raymond Tiong

"Newly opened Korean and Western fusion eatery! Lovely decor and design of the place is stunning, when I first walked in. My friend and I ordered the..."

Kirsten

"From the street you only get a glimpse of a small restaurant but out back is a lovely surprise. There is a lovely large outdoor courtyard at the..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Modern & chic restaurant. Great customer service, and food was served promptly. I ordered kimchi fries and Asian fried rice with pork belly. My..."

Miura Elikana

"Wow!! The food was amazing and I love the courtyard. It's quite hidden and that's what love about it. We ordered the beef tartare, 2 way chicken and..."

Lily Chow

"Okay how do I start? The first time I stepped into this cafe I was in love with the decor and the vibe. The crews in the cafe were nice and good..."

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"Took my staff member here and we both had great experience. Entrance is clean yet could be small but if you walk in, it leads you to the stunning..."

Shazza

"Heard lots about this place so I just had to try it out! My friend and I had the beef noodle salad, pulled pork bao and chicken & prawn..."

Lin Kee

"Heard some negative comments about this new restaurant from my friends before. I visited here this noon and ordered one Kimchi waffle fries from the..."

Michelle Hwang

"I ordered the Southern Asian Style Kimchi Fried Rice and as fancy as the name sounds, so is the taste. This is probably what it feels like..."

Tavita Milford

"Great atmosphere big outdoor area at the back. Pricing is slightly over priced for certain items ($10 for one bao). Asian bruschetta was super fresh..."

Annie Bananie

"Nature person? There's a courtyard at the back. Don't be fooled by the small space from the front. Get a nice cozy nature feel at the back...."

Michelle Chua

"I'm in love with location and the decor of this place. Do not be fooled by the tiny cafe front - there is a beautiful courtyard out at the back with..."

Ffionachua

"Great interior design, friendly staff! Ordered all 7 mains on the menu to get the full experience, all i can say is its a good take on korean fusion..."

Albert Fu

"Great vibes and nice food, staff are friendly. We two ordered one fried rice, one fried waffles and two buns, the portions are small, it's better to..."

Tingting Zhang

"The Kimchi Project is a Korean inspired casual restaurant with a very cool ambience and excellent food. My wife and I had dinner here before going..."

Jules Landsman

"Nice restaurant and it has a good location in AKL CBD region. Asian styles food and decorations, so many people here no matter lunch or dinner time..."

Spencer Zhan

"Do not be deceived by the small store front, ask to be brought to the courtyard out back and you will be amazed! Beautifully decorated with such a..."

ShoRt

"The dumplings were AMAZING. Hands down favourite. The kimchi rice was also very good, the egg was cooked perfectly. The waffle fries were good. Only..."

Pamela Mansell

"Visited The Kimchi Project the second week it opened and we were pleasantly surprised. Lovely friendly staff and beautiful food in an equally..."

Lillian

"Visited The Kimchi Project today for lunch. New obsession! The service was great, selection of food was decent and the food was full of flavour. We..."

Chloe Sharrock

"I heard about this new Korean inspired cafe from my friend and we were super keen to try it out. The ambience and setup was extremely nice and serene..."

Priscilla Khang

"Very impressed with the atmosphere of the place. When I walked in with my workmates we were greeted with friendly faces and got sent to an amazing..."

Ana

"The food is amazingly good, I love the decoration , the food is nice , beautifully presented !! Would definitely come back again. A perfect place for..."

Tw393

"This was a great little place tucked away on high street. It's bigger on the inside than it looks and the atmosphere takes you to Asia. Service was..."

Hitesh Patel

"I have been walking past this place so many times, and I finally got a chance to eat here! The eggplant 🍆 is fantastic; the rice cake is also very..."

He Xu

"One of the best Korean restaurants in the city and perhaps country with multiple vegetarian and vegan options, which is additional treat. Everything..."

Raf K

"Really good space with a nicely designed back garden and well laid out front seating. Good vibes and good, with bold flavours. We had the tempura..."

Ran W

"Everything here was great! Place is nice, food is amazing and the waiters were super friendly. Would definitely come..."

Matt Ahmed

"The back of the restaurant has great aesthetic, with amazing ambience and spacious also. The food was really delicious with a concise menu so you..."

Jina Hong

"We really enjoyed our experience at The Kimchi Project. We got there when it first opened on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet -..."

Emelia Todd-Lister

"I would have given 5 stars on the food, but I felt the portion size was a little smaller. Otherwise, this place is AMAZING!! The kimchi fried rice is..."

Vishaka Kinger

"Absolutely loved this surprising hidden garden round the back. Great food, awesome company and if you love craft beers on tap. Be sure to try their..."

Ali Steven-Riley

"Unremarkable from the road front. Even as you enter, it looks like a rather drab diner. Feeling a little confused with the empty seats; we were told..."

Tim Arcus

"Great place. Extremely fast and friendly service. The food was super tasty and good portions too. We went via first table so we were sat in the front..."

Sara Hosking

"Went there for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by their nice ambience- the decor was super vibey and Insta worthy. We ordered the kimchi fried..."

Emma Liang

"I physically cannot review this restaurant in a higher level. I do not often say this, but if you are coming to Auckland and are looking for..."

Noah Dunlop

"Definitely worth a visit to try something new. The chef is doing a really good job. The other staff seemed a bit indifferent in my opinion. I believe..."

Irina Iris

"Good food. Kimchi flavour was mild in dishes to cater for people who are new to kimchi, however they do sell it as a side. Menu variety is on the..."

A A

"What a delight, the courtyard was magical. The service and food were both excellent. My cocktail was different and..."

Lee Smith

"Nice and cozy place. They did a good job of keeping the place warm. Food was good..fried eggplants were the best Dessert took out all the fun tho coz..."

Vindya Naidu

Renkon

84/100 (1405 ratings)

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"Renkon = good food at reasonable prices.We tried this place out for the first time last week and we were satisfied. Prices were defiitely..."

Dee L

"Enjoyed the food at renkon, they're decent portions for the price point. Can't go wrong with the donburi bowls, you can even switch the rice for..."

Sophie Wang

"loves go there to have a nice lunch the food tastes authenticate and yummy，never disappointed also my new friends enjoyed too. Katsu Don curry and..."

Jenny Kan

"One of my favourite places to go for lunch with colleagues when I was working in the area not so long ago. All the meals are not over-priced for good..."

Desmond Chan

"Renkon is my partner’s favourite childhood Japanese shop for a quick and affordable meal. He loves both teppanyaki and kareage chicken. It comes..."

Bear Noms

"Had a family dinner at this place and the food was great! We ordered 5 donburi meals for 13.2 each. Would come back here. Customer service was..."

Strwbbyyy

"Love Renkon, simple, quick and affordable donburi. Only $13 per bowl and sides $6. We like ordering their curry chicken katsu, chilli miso beef,..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Great food at a great price, came out quickly and staff were lovely. The space is quaint, and not too loud which is nice. Will definitely be back!..."

Nika Marett

"I went back for the first time in ages. The vibe is the same, the staff are very friendly, I ordered a katsu curry on rice which was a lovely..."

Gus

"Very delicious and affordable donburis with large helpings of yummy vegetables. Love the Teriyaki Salmon Donburi and Renkon Chips. Great place for..."

LLL

"Can’t get better than this in terms of value for money, taste, speed and convenience. Same excellent Japanese food for a quarter of the..."

Hemant Wagh

"Delicious Japanese Food. Ordered a tempura udon. Udon noodles were at the right thickness and tempura was crispy. Environment was nice and service..."

Rosanne Choy

"Food, ambience, staff and price was just the best. Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Price was surprisingly low but that did not effect the..."

I'm Hungry

"I always come here when I feel like ordering a takeaway donburi because they never fail in taking my orders over the phone and they are very prompt...."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"A nice little place for a Japanese meal. I really wasn't up to the challenge last time hence I ordered Vegetarian Spring Rolls this time around. I..."

Adarsh Chaturvedee

"Wow! This little gem is a must visit in Parnell. Tucked away underneath the street, the ambience is warm and cozy. Staff are very polite and helpful...."

Rohit

"Very good food, great value for money, great customer service, friendly staff and decent setup underground. Exceeded my expectations but tried only 3..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"very neat business lunch, one of my first place would go. they have free hot tea and cold water. not easy to be found ( underground). average price..."

Aston Patterson

"Go to Renkon fortnightly for my Japanese food craving! Good choice of food, friendly staff and fresh ingredients. One of my favourite! My partner..."

Yenzi

"Absolute go to for dinner! Cheap but so amazingly tasty!! I get the karage chicken but change is hit Veges to stir fried ones ;) Definitely..."

Scarlett Pulham

"Came here awhile ago and ordered the karaage chicken don for takeaway. The location itself is nice and cozy although a bit dark. The chicken was..."

Emma

"My favourite go-to place. Amazing fresh Japanese donburis at a good price. Fast and friendly service. Kaarage chicken on noodle is the..."

Addy

"Really reasonable price for what you get and the location. The staff are always friendly and attentive and super polite. The actual food is fresh and..."

Aimee.

"Love the chicken teriyaki and spicy karaage yummy ... nice place to hangout it is a quick sevice and staff also friendly. The best foods if you like..."

Arief.sutan

"We came across Renkon after vigil mass just opposite. Yon is craving for a bowl of warm food, then decided to give Renkon a go. We glad we did, cheap..."

Jessica Halim

"Ordered the miso katsu chicken donburi and it was delicious. It was a self service restaurant. We had to go to the counter, order the food and pay..."

That_Girl

"I like Renkon's Donbri they are tasty and reasonable prices. Sauce Chicken Katsu Donbri is my favourite that I always have. Love the..."

Chico

"Oh man, this place is our go-to when we are craving donburi! We have tried other Renkons in Auckland but the food and atmosphere here is definitely..."

Kate Key

"Came here with a friend for lunch during the work week in Parnell. It wasn’t super busy when we got there, but there was definitely a decent crowd..."

Raymond Tiong

"I used to work a few doors away from this renkon, and had lots of dates with my then boyfriend here. We're now happily married lol.My..."

Charmaine

"Filling, simple japanese donburi done right. Our favourite is still the karaage chicken donburi, generous pieces of chicken on top of rice and salad..."

Blackpearl

"One of my favourite places of all time. Excellent food and yet it's quite affordable too. I have been here countless times and have never been..."

Leonardo Law

"Brilliant restaurant. Excellent value for money. Nothing too fancy, but clean, professional, very fresh ingredients, and bursting with flavor. We ate..."

Joel Nickels

"Haven't been to this establishment for a few years now. When we went to dinner last night, it looked like the dining area was a bit smaller than I..."

Patrick Tong

"Portion is huge. The vegetable they gave is a lot. We had teriyaki salmon don and yakiniku pork don. Both delicious! One of the cheap eat in town...."

Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)

"Just like my review on Renkon Takapuna, we love eating at this place. Our favourite is chicken sauce katsu donburi. Yummy! Perfect balance between..."

Andrean

"Tucked away in this busy Parnell centre there is this little cozy Japanese restaurant. The interior felt quite small&intimate. We ordered udon..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"All these years Renkon has always been the place where l would want to go and grab some Japanese comfort food. It's not hour fancy sashimi restaurant..."

Cupy Dee

"Cheap, fast Japanese food which is quite tasty. I don’t come here a lot but when I do, I go for the chicken katsu sauce which is good! The bowls..."

Charlene Weaver

"Very lovely place, me and my friends often come for meet up lunches and we are never disappointed. Very fair pricing and great quality fast cooked..."

Dyana Metson

"Probably the best Renkon in the city :-) Also one where you can get salmon on the menu (unlike Durham Lane - seriously?). My favourite two dishes..."

Frank

"It is always a good choice for a quick and easy dinner. Friendly staffs and fast services (they also accept phone order). I have Kaarage chicken most..."

Clara Lawrence

"Got a teriyaki chicken on noodles with soup for takeaway. Arrived there a little early and saw that it was leaking already when they were packing it...."

Jiin Lee

"Don't bypass this one, go down the stairwell into a little den of great Japanese food. Fresh, quick and cheap with large servings - ticks all the..."

Fiona M

"■ Incredibly fast■ Tasty food■ Cheap eats■ Service is ok■ Maintenance can be improvedCame here to grab a..."

FoodieOodie95

"Quick, wholesome and surprisingly tasty. My egg-katsu with chicken was substantial and kept my tummy happy.Showstopper: Excellent..."

Medium_Rare

"Had kaarage chicken. Would prefer less salad on my donburi but it's good. But still prefer The Don from the city on high street. But Renkon food is..."

Michelle Chua

"Fantastic value for money! Great sized portions and the food came super quick, which was ideal because we came here for a meal before a show. Food..."

Abbey Lissaman

"One of our favourite cheap eats in Parnell. Full of flavour and h alt by too. Their vegetables are crispy and their meat tender. Yakaniku beef is a..."

B D H

"I love this place. The service is fast and the food so great. I got the sauce katsu chicken donburi which was $12 and I couldn't finish it because it..."

India Shores

"As I'm not a fan of veggies, eating donburi will always be a little bit troublesome for me. However I tried the egg chicken katsu that i expected to..."

Michelle

"nice place to have quick lunch, the favorite dish is teriyaki salmon udon. tofu is nice to eat too. U can also try yakitori, my hubby loves..."

Flora

"Consistent concise pure essential Japanese cuisine of the highest order! Very yummy food and a nice balance of everything here! Could do with a bit..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"So good and cheap!! The best quick Japanese you can get! The Edamame is so delicious. The green tea is also free, what more can you ask for...."

Sarah Parke

"Got a take away teriyaki chicken on udon from here recently after coming home too late to cook. Service was nice and quick, price was reasonable and..."

Helena Chen

"Dined in and ordered the Miso Katsu Salmon and Renkon Chips to share. The Miso Katsu Salmon was delicious, perfectly crunchy on the outside and the..."

Victoria

"Came here for takeaways one night. I ordered the teriyaki salmon donburi with a side of miso soup. The wait time was very fast..."

Aniva Huang

"Hungry mouths after work so we were all keen to grab something outside instead of cooking the planned beef burgers. Went local and something quick so..."

BeeQueUU

"Amazing fresh food. I always get the teriyaki tofu on udon noodles. Also love the tofu salad (has lots of fresh cabbage) and the vegetarian spring..."

A

"If given a choice, go for their donburi (rice) rather than their udon (noodles). My usual is their egg katsu don, but I thought of going for udon..."

Jade Lim

"I briefly dated a man who was a decent cook. He took me here claiming it was pretty good for Jap. It was pretty good. He was right. We both..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"The food here amazing! Once you have ordered the food comes out to you really quickly and nice and hot. It's a cute little restaurant downstairs with..."

Monique Ohlson

"One of my fav lunch spots! All the meals are $12 and there's so much variety. My favs are teriyaki salmon and miso katsu. Friendly and efficient..."

Leanne Kumar

"Had some quick snacks here a couple of weeks ago. Friendly service, food came out extremely quick. Nice simple menu, decent pricing. Great..."

Where.iate

"Delicious donburi rice bowl with a generous helping of crispy chicken katsu, cabbage, carrot, tasty sauce and Japanese mayo only $12...."

Suburban Spoon

"I'm not surprised that Renkon is very popular. Quick, tasty and value for money, this is definitely the place to go if you're looking for a good..."

Priscilla Chew

"After reading all the good reviews, I decided to pay a visit to Renkon. Just like what others said this is a warm little place that provides high..."

Jim Wang

"Such a good place to go for a cheap delicious meal. Food court prices with restaurant presentation. Wine and beer in the fridge to go with your meal..."

Deena

"Great affordable, dependable and yummy place to go for a quick lunch or dinner. One of my favourite easy places to eat in the central city area. It's..."

Rachael Mooney

"Great fast food Japanese on a budget. Very filling and good value for money. Tables are limited so it may pay to go early if you want to secure a..."

Paula

"Superb little lunch spot - go here a couple of times a week - it's quick, healthy, simple and great value for money.Personal favourite is..."

Phill Dagger

"I would definitely go back to Renkon (Parnell).The place was busy on a Monday night. Together with my friend we ordered 2 donburis and 2..."

Theresa Chan

"chicken sauce katsu and chicken karagee are LEGENDARY.. always good quick service. great cheap feed..."

Rick Morgan

"Great food, great prices. Fast service and very friendly. Free Japanese tea, and free tap water but they also have soft drink/juice/alcohol for sale...."

Lauren

"Renkon is delicious, cheap and the waitress was very friendly! Would go back again and try the other menu items. The salmon teriyaki was..."

Amy A

"Renkon is amazing I had chicken sauce katsu and it was CHOICE!!!!! the best meal I have EVER had.It didn't cost much and was quick..."

Georgie

"Renkon is one of those restaurants that you can rely on to be consistent. Mains are $11 and starters and desserts $4. Even though portions could be a..."

JC Xu

"Always excellent food at renkon, thoroughly recommend this place for great prices and fantastic filling..."

Bonnie

"We went last night it was my 3rd or 4th time, the food is always GREAT! the portion is good, could be a little bigger, but still filling for $11,..."

Felicity Williams

"Would really recommend this place, we always have chicken terriyaki take-away (for almost a year now). The quality is superb, tastes great, nicely..."

Tatiana

"Real, fresh Japanese food, cooked by enthusiastic Japanese chefs. Renkon offers half-sized meals as well as full-sized meals, and the gyoza is very..."

Sonia Yoshioka-Carroll

"Been to two branches in Auckland, still satisfying. The menu is appetizing, very tasty, full of goodness, affordable and each dish is in decent size...."

Sunsetkiss27

"Heard great things about Renkon through friends and finally gave it go last night. Absolutely delightful! The staff are nice and the food comes out..."

Lucy Lim

"Renkon is quick, easy, straightforward and very tasty. You know what you're gonna get when you go there, which is delicious Japanese takeaway..."

YellowBlankets

"Delicious, cheap and filling, there's a reason why Renkon is so popular. There's a good balance of rice, vegetables and meat for a wholesome meal,..."

Heartshrooms

"My japanese isn't that good. So if you ask me what "Renkon" means, I would answer - scrumptious japanese cuisine at a price that keeps you coming..."

Danny

"good food, fast and cheap, always smile service, recommend to others about this..."

Jasmine

"I don't know anyone who doesn't like Renkon. Cheap Japanese food, not much variety, but always enjoyable and we always leave satisfied, but not..."

Pete Olds

"So many options for both meat eaters and vegetarians! We ordered the misodare tofu and potato croquette curry and enjoyed both dishes. Wonderful..."

Vickyrooo

"I love coming here, the food is always fresh and filling and it's great value for your money. My favourite is salmon misodare with extra vegetables...."

Angelica Jones

"Came here for a nice dinner. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. Staff were quick and helpful and the food was..."

Michael Davidson

"The food and customer service was so good, a to go lunch place. Just a little bit pricy for a..."

Mike Liu

"Fantastic Japanese cafe meals. Tasty, authentic and cheap and cheerful. Awesome lunch spot in Parnell. Pictures is the miso chicken. Highly..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Food, ambience, staff and price was just the best. Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. Price was surprisingly low but that did not effect the..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Have been eating here for several years (dine in and take out) and consistently lovely, fresh and flavourful meals at a reasonable price. And a..."

Katie Clearwater

"I phone ordered - very nice friendly person took my order - good start, it matters. I had a misodare tofu rice donburi, miso soup and potato katsu..."

Hikurangi Blaylock

"The recent shift from Renkon to being KG Japanese has brought a slightly modified menu. Overall the experience was slightly worse the before. There..."

Fraser Killip

"Very satisfied with our meals (karaage chicken on udon $16 and katsu pork curry..."

Joie Lou

"Affordable price, good quality, real Japanese food. Quite noisy when group of people are there since its..."

Tzank Siri

"Donburi mains were good value and tasty. The sides are not as good as the mains at this place. Gyoza was a bit under fried. Karage chicken not..."

Lily Du

"Excellent simple Japanese food at an excellent price 👌.It is under new owners but food is just as good as..."

Mike Foster

"Delicious, affordable meals that will fill you up! Best value in the area. Vegetarian..."

Chris Tarpey

"I visit this place religiously. Their Katsu curry is likely one of the best you’ll find in Auckland. Consistently good, the golden curry is thick,..."

Max George

"Everything you could want. Affordable amazing food with great surface! Highly..."

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