TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated September 2024

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Chu Thai Eatery

"Really yummy and good value Thai food with plenty of vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. A real crowd pleaser! Their drunken noodles are..."

Elise D

"Great food, generous portions, and cozy atmosphere. The prices are very fair, and they have such a huge selection of food that it can be bamboozling...."

Kelly

"Second time in this place but unfortunately was not at fast and not as tasty as the first..."

BelaIna

"Really good customer service and great ambiance! Chicken fried rice is a must have..."

Kyara Margarette

"Loved the atmosphere. The waiter was attentive. I ordered off the Vegan menu and what I got was delicious. I heard other diners also happy with what..."

Athina Andonatou

"Awesome service, polite and..."

Sharmayne Hardwidge

"The most extensive vegetarian menu I've seen at a restaurant. I had the crumbed tofu for starters and tom yam ramen noodle soup for main. Huge..."

A_craving_foodie

"A really nice Thai restaurant in the heart of Ponsonby, they have really nice service, a good vibe and a little den inside that's really cozy. Their..."

Jay

"I had a BYO with 25 people here and it was outstanding!! Every meal that came out was absolutely perfect. The manager thought of everything and was..."

Kate Carey

"Awesome food. Best thai i had so far. I had the peanut chicken and the green curry chicken and honestly it was so good. Thanks for the good food...."

Sean Kim

"Had a wonderful experience at Chu Thai this week. I’ve been meaning to dine in for ages and finally got to go with 2 others. I have previously got..."

ABC

"Good vegan options. Polite and friendly staff. Totally meet our dietary requirements which are allium free. Definitely will visit again with other..."

Cristy Ko

"Thumbs up to the Tom yum soup. Best Tom yum soup in town, very authentic and strong flavour. I would crave for more especially in cold weather. The..."

Aurora Lim

"Extensive menu with plenty of unique and delicious options. The staff are very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. All the dishes we had were bursting..."

James

"Food was absolutely amazing! We got the pork belly bao, sizzling chicken and tofu pad Thai. Wow, the bao is fried and so crispy, the pork is soft and..."

Stacey

"Finally went to Chu Thai Eatery in Ponsonby for my birthday celebration, after reading the awesome reviews. It was awesome! We ordered vegan..."

Carol

"Came in for a birthday dinner. Ordered the chu thai fried rice with chicken, som tum thai, signature chicken roasted coconut curry with roti, grilled..."

Rosanne Choy

"Amazing Thai Food. Very polite staff and Great service. Must try Bao , Salmon, and traditional thai chicken dishes.100% recommend CHU..."

Neel B

"Me and my friends went here for BYO, and had the most amazing experience! We were all so happy with our meals (I got the garlic and pepper chicken..."

Jihyun Kim

"Love Chu Thai- my favorite Thai place!!! Best vegan chicken I have ever had. I actually thought they had given me real chicken by mistake! Fair..."

Adri Slijp

"I went to Chu Thai for my birthday BYO. This was my first time dinning here and we all absolutely loved our meals. We sat at a big table outside..."

Krystal Bewley

"WOW is all I can say 😱.We had Dinner Chu Thai in Ponsonby and was blown away by everything including the full Vegan Menu..."

Coz I Can

"Me and my friend came here and we were both so impressed by the wonderful service and food! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, and the vegan..."

Daleashleighnagel

"We decided to check out Chu Thai after hearing that they have a dedicated vegan menu, and it didn't disappoint with plenty to choose from. We ordered..."

Gem McLeod

"Excellent service and the food was amazing! Beautiful view of the sky tower and a wide range of vegan options. Definitely recommend and..."

Savannah Elizabeth

"The food is absolutely incredible here. I honestly get transported back to Asia every time I eat here. It has become somewhat of a regular place for..."

Annie Shaw

"We just had such a delicious meal at Chu Thai! The food and service are impeccable. I highly recommend their toasted coconut chicken curry with roti..."

April Sawyer

"Went for lunch on a week day. A very impressive vegetarian menu. We ordered the Larb Crispy Tofu and Chi Chew Tofu Skin to share and both were..."

Sue Ying

"This place is amazing. The Owner goes out of his way to accomodate us. The food is delicious, it’s great value and BYO. Try the lemongrass chicken..."

Liz Holmes

"There aren't too many reviews on Chu Thai Eatery at Zomato. Anyway, after looking at its menu, we decided to have a go. We started with the pan-fried..."

STRADS

"New Thai restaurant in ponsonby road. Food here is good we like beef salad and papaya salad here nice taste. Service here also very good too. I would..."

Jewel

"This place was a very pleasant surprise... Cute little place, friendly, thoughtful staff... The food was wholesome and flavourful... Perfect for..."

Dimple Vagal

"I just discovered Chu Thai, a new Thai eatery in Ponsonby, and I am hooked!The food was fresh, authentic and delicious and I was delighted..."

Ria Van Dyke

"Great new Thai eatery that's opened in central Ponsonby. They have a range of traditional Thai cuisine as well as fusion dishes. We tried the..."

Annie Ren

"Delicious food and amazing service. They always have the best finishing touches too. They put my birthday cake an a lovely cake stand and played and..."

Justin K

"If you're vegan and in the area, you must come here! The food really is that good. It's fantastic that there's a whole separate vegan menu with so..."

Luke Benson

"Wow!! First time here and the food is to die for! They have an extensive menu so we will definitely be going back to try other dishes! The service..."

Shelly

"We celebrated a birthday dinner at Chu Thai Eatery as I had heard about this new Thai restaurant from a friend and knew it was open. The staff and..."

Taylar W

"This place is a vegan heaven as its even dedicates a whole page full of vegan dishes! The staff is extremely friendly and attentive, the food is..."

Marcus Franke

"100% Highly recommended,their food has a very good taste, very good prices and you can come with a group, because he has a very good place n they..."

Delfi Indriati

"Very delicious foods, friendly service with a nice atmosphere! We had great..."

Rex Graphics

"Tasty food, price is just OK. Please Improve your customer service. You can smile, customers are not your..."

George

"I ordered Roasted Pork Belly with lemongrass but I was not able to taste the lemongrass of this dish. Still delicious though. A bit pricy for asian..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"Lovely meal. Very nice people. Great vegan..."

Sara Jenner

The Occidental Belgian Beer Huis

84/100 (4443 ratings)

Steamed Mussels Mixed Grilled Mussels

Seafood Platter to Share

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Love coming here for a drink. Great atmosphere and great staff. Love the strawberry beer..."

Effie Mcfall

"Went in to have some mussels for my relatives that came over from overseas.There was 8-9 of us, lucky we went in a little bit later (around 8PM)..."

G1k

"I love this place! It has a nice chill vibe and the food is amazing. The mussels are good - steamed or grilled - with a variety of flavours and..."

Renie

"The Occidental has been around for decades & is a popular location for all occasions. What impressed us on this visit was not only the fantastic..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This place has been one of the best places for mussels for a long time.Great selection of European beer, good food and good..."

FoodieBeast

"Service is a highlight as well as the seafood platter. We couldn't decide which sources to go with. The waiter who is nice enough just brought two..."

Taurus Cao

"Nice place to hangout and spend time with friends, great crowded and also they served amazing beer.. i love this leffe dark beer.. nice and best..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Visited a month ago. Always busy and packed so its good to make a booking beforehand.Tried the taste of the land platter and was amazed at..."

Asianfoodie

"This place has authentic Belgian beers to offer (as the name suggests) but what I would recommend if you do go here, would be the mussels. They have..."

Flames And Skewers

"Nice place and great collection of beers. Expensive though. Make sure to get some xtra money to spend coz it is not possible to stop after couple of..."

Venkat

"Came here quite a few time for lunch and drinks. Always been a fan with their food, very delicious and fresh. There will be live music also on..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"They are open on New Year’s Day!! This is my must go place for mussels. The mussel pot and grilled mussels are so fresh, yummy and to die for!..."

Cheryl 🍒

"The cafe is in an old historic building, really good location where easy attracts tourists. The seafood are fresh and nice but the waitress looks a..."

Yi Pan

"Went on a Monday to try it out mussel. Ordered chips, grilled mussels and ribs along with the cherry beers. Food portion were big and the food was..."

Sonia Son

"Always busy, giant glasses of Stella on tap. Have really good live music on the weekends, staff are excellent, ample outdoor seating. Food is decent,..."

Clove

"Good food, good service. Went on a Wednesday and used a Grabone coupon. Although they were out of gluten free bread the waiter offered and supplied a..."

Art Green

"I have been here 3times in a month:) i really like mussels n cherry beer here:) whenever i need to recommend good restaurant to someone, i just say..."

Alice In New Zealand

"The place was actually like an old historic building in Vulcan Lane including the tables/chairs and the bar.Ambiance was good, staff were ok...."

LilMSunshine

"Went here for breakfast. Overall pretty good but nothing amazing. Partner had the "big breakfast" which was good although the tomato and toast split..."

Sjr Sjr

"If you dont get here in time, you might find yourself waiting in line. Yesterday thankfully we managed to get a seat easily. Polite staff, warm cosy..."

Gummobear

"Customer service was immaculate and the food spoke for itself! It’s a nice and warm environment, very cosy indeed. I would highly recommend. My..."

Monica Maua'i

"Great place tucked away in Vulcan lane. The menu is vast and the food is of high standard. The service is also really good. Their drinks list is..."

Jay

"Went here with my ex to have lunch and I got a salmon dish which was amazing. Then when i went back with my friends, they enjoyed the beer very much!..."

Ellynn

"Perfect location, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.Big variety of beers, well done pork ribs :-)It is better to make reservation ahead,..."

Jamelika 22

"Yammy! Friendly staffs and good mood.I had three dishes. Food was good (one of the dish was little bit under cooked but that’s..."

Jane

"cocktail's were nice. Had cheese cracker board was good. Wedges were good. My favourite cocktail was the Blue Hawaii. Good place for mussel lovers...."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"First ImpressionsThis is not my first time going here and everytime I end up here there is a queue which is usually a great sign for a..."

RouxVlogs

"We had a l;ate lunch/early dinner here on Saturday afternoonA great atmosphereFelt welcomeLots of touristsEveryone seemed to be..."

Glenn Town

"Went there with a friend around 4:30 so it as only starting to get busy.Food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and it was delicious. We got..."

Florence Lai

"Had an incredible hot chocolate here, hands down best hot chocolate I have ever had. I don't remember the price but it felt worth it. Also had some..."

Calli Bates

"The seafood chowder has a great saltiness to it. The mixed platter mussels are a great way to sample all the toppings - I preferred to miso, lime..."

Garcon ...

"Very delicious😍😘 I really like it!! I like house smoked salmon🐟 next time I will come back again and try a new manu😘 I will try a Fish..."

Urassaya Tanongsaksakul

"Solid comfort food. Portions are amongst the biggest you'll find in Auckland and has a wide selection of international craft beer. Had the Belgian..."

Ethan Pakii

"The food is fabulous! We ordered a mix plaster and one kilo steam mussel and could not finish. I love the mix plaster with different flavors. The..."

LI Jiao

"This place is great!Great beer, location, and ambiance! Staff is very friendly and prompt! On one of my visits I went on a Sunday afternoon..."

Wapatino

"I've been craving seafood chowder for months while away in France. The Belgian cafés in Auckland do them best. It's a massive bowl, filling enough..."

Vivi S

"5 tiny girls and one kilo of mussels per each. I had grilled mussels with garlic, butter and herbs! Amazing! The bartenders are so friendly and..."

Sleepybird

"I love this place! :) :):) good food, beer and music.. Sunday afternoon is my favorite day! Music live, jazz is amazing and very..."

Roberta Jimenez

"Better to book a table since it gets a little crowded at night time. They will need to see ID before they bring you to a table but that means once..."

Heidi Chapman

"Great hangout place to have belgian beers. Ordered tasting beer and ribs. Good combination for tasting beer. The ribs sauce was the best so far i've..."

AA

"Excellent food and good portion sizes. The fries are a bit too salty, but when eaten with spear ribs (which comes with a really nice sauce - no..."

Imperius Malekith

"Hired out their Tin Tin room last year for my 22nd birthday for a murder mystery party. I had phoned around to hundreds of different venues and every..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Excellent...fantastic selection of Belgian beers outside Belgium...the ambience is superb, the wait staff are very friendly...and oh yes the food is..."

Globetrotter

"Well I'm really surprised at the last review which was complaining about burnt waffles and small portion size. You must be kidding. The best waffles..."

Trev30

"I bought vouchers on GrabOne, which were good values of money. I and my friend shared a small platter of mixed mussels and Caesar salads, my friend..."

Di

"If you love Mussels then I would highly recommend visiting The Occidental where the mussels are fresh and served in a variety of ways. We tried the..."

Michael Powell

"Oh.. great service first of all.. the food was amazing.. with the price and a nice place to hang out with your crew with some chilled beers and..."

Shehan Irundika

"The steamed mussel with creamy sauce was great but slightly salty so I had to eat all of the chips with. The interior looked so traditional and..."

Lisa Kim

"Lots of years passed by since I came herethe last time and I ordered the same dish....Steamed Mussels (creamy white wine and garlic) served in..."

Sandri

"This place has a good selection of beers and a good environment to enjoy them in. The food is also quite good but the beer is the highlight. The salt..."

Peasant

"Loved our evening ! Had a bunch load of different beers and the place was vibrant lovely and most importantly not absolutely loud I love the..."

Globalfoodlover

"The busiest store on Vulcan Lane, always packed 😊 Not only do they have a very colourful and interesting selection of alcoholic drinks but they..."

Linh 💛

"My friends have been telling me about this place and i decided to try on my 4th visit to aukland.the place was so full when we entered.yet the..."

Fonda Love Nutella

"We went here for lunch and a few drinks the other week. We ordered tapas and shared it between us. We had the arancini, squid and sliders. The..."

Fiona M

"Visited there with a $20 for $40 lunch voucher. Just spent a few but enjoyed stake, creamy steamed mussel and chips there. What a awesome..."

Michelle Hwang

"Food is great, portion is quite big. They are well-known for their mussels. We tried the steamed mussels with creamy white wine and garlic which was..."

Jess S

"Came here in the evening for some casual drinks along with some food. It was really busy and it took us about 15 minutes to get table, usually I..."

Edmond Shen

"Belgian Beer Cafes are becoming increasingly popular in Auckland. And this one is pretty solid. We went here with a voucher a few weeks back. My..."

Danny

"Great beer tasting and plate. Very delicious. 200ml 6 beers to taste. We were not particularly hungry, so this was just perfect. The muscle and other..."

Poppy

"Went here for some lunch and had the mussels in white wine sauce with a Leffe. Really good amount of food for the price. Wasn't expecting so many..."

Sarah M

"Very nice and cozy. Perfect for some drinks and catch up with friends on a cold night or sunny afternoon. Wide variety of beers. Muscles are too die..."

Sam Kuek

"Great vibe with super friendly staff. Perfect for any beer lover. I'm not the biggest fan of beer but the cider and food kept me happy. Bread and dip..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Went there today for lunch with some uni friends, as I got the voucher on grabone . The interior decor is just like the Belgian beer cafe in mission..."

Jak Chang

"This place has it going on for them! great location and really does feel like a little bit of Europe on our doorstep. The food is good ol pub food..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Typical pub like atmosphere. Good cross section of food on the menu. The mussels are what they are known for so we had to try them and they are..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great ambience, great food. We waited for almost two hours for two tables. But it is totally worth it. Particularly, their white wine mussels...."

Eat.eat.eat.

"Went there twice.Monday is "Mussel Mania", all mussels are cheaper than usual. We had to wait bout an hour to get a table but it was..."

ARIJIT SAHA

"Came here for lunch on a weekday with two other friends ( I think a wednesday) as I had purchased a voucher from grabone :D We had decided on the..."

Kellie Lee

"Great spot that always has good food and service. Be careful though - the place is so popular it can be super hard to get a seat at peak times! Tried..."

Claudia Serra

"Good spot in the city, always busy around dinner time. First time I was there, I ordered large plate to share, 'Taste of the sea' which was..."

Tanz

"Òne of the best restaurant to drink Belgian beer with their famous mussels and their tastiest chips. Coconut cream and lemongrass curry is the best,..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Have been here a few times and really enjoyed the food. Most recently visited with a grabone voucher and found the menu had changed and didn't..."

Keith

"Came here a few weeks back on an in between uni study break with a friend. I ordered the salt n pepper squid which was really yum, friend got wedges..."

Holly Grey

"Am a big fan of Jupiler and Belle-vue-kriek so a big thumbs up to that! I have visited this place numerous times so is hard to pinpoint one..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Went there on Queens Birthday weeknd service was quick & friendly, all the food was delicious, steak cooked to our liking, seafood chowder was good. ..."

Yayleen Pao

"Been here quite a few times but less so than previously. Nothing wrong with the place but the range of beers is limited - suggest they offer more NZ..."

Fylde

"Been coming here for many years now. My friends and I are regulars, and why not? Good food, friendly staff, and they even do live music. The menu is..."

@KeraBearEats

"All meals I've ordered from here have been great but the place could do with a huge spring clean as it smells worse than crusty. It seriously could..."

Sungsam7

"호가든을 마시기위해 물어 물어 찾았던곳 분위기 좋고 젊은 사람보다 다소 30대 후반?이 주 고객 층이었으며..."

Renor Kay

"been here a few times now for breakfast and lunch.. the caeser salad was delicious and the prawns done in butter served in a small hot pot were..."

Grace Sifa

"I've always enjoyed their extensive food menu options and interesting atmosphere. Love the sausages menu and the popular baked mussels. Good for a..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I've eaten here a number of times over the last few years and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Most recently in August 2013, I..."

Luke

"This place is great for after work drinks. Quite packed on Friday night but worth the weight for the great Bellevue cherry beer and muscle pots. A..."

Rojas

"I am not a mussel fan... But WOW, that changed when I dined at The Occidental! I had the mixed platter of grilled mussels and each flavour was..."

Tami T

"The best mussels I've ever had. The place seems a bit dodgy and dirty, doesn't look like much other than a regular pub but the mussels are beyond..."

Benjamin Founes

"Love this cute little alleyway pub in the central business district. It has become my regular for lunch and after work drinks on fridays. Love the..."

Sue Smith

"Delicious food. Laid back yet professional service. Food and beer is reasonably priced. Great location and nice decor to..."

Isaac Dewstow

"service 3/5environment 4/5food 4/5cost performance 4/5drink 3/5My order ( 1 kiro mussle white wine &..."

Mira

"Great surroundings.I like the rustic look. Very few drinking place has this yesteryears charms.Nothing unusual on the menu. Good..."

Nicole Tremain

"Great place for Belgium beer, and not having the need to drive to Ponsonby or Mission Bay.Their beers are superb for an after work drink..."

Tony Ma

"Update: Decided to go here again and was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was melt in your mouth good! Good service too! Definitely would go again..."

Anna Nayyar

"This is my #1 choice for Friday drinks. It gets really busy but if you can find a seat it's worth it. I hardly order food because beer + frites is..."

Deena

"Came here during a public holiday, even with the huge holiday tax it was a pretty good experience! My meal wasn't that amazing (salmon with kumara),..."

NYNB

"Great food, great beer, great prices.Have been here a few times now, and it has not disappointed me yet. Great service, the staff are..."

Mac Wilson

"Excellent place to go. Good value for my money. Great Food and fantastic range of Belgian Beers. Staffs were friendly and efficient. Live music on..."

Pivon

"Great Food, Fantastic Beers!!!!!The staff was really friendly though they are super busy....Highly recomended, absolutely my favorite..."

Susan

"1. Great mussels2. Great service3. Great location4. Great pricesSix of us arrived and sat at a small table because it was so..."

Míss Anna-May Graaf

"The food at Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe is always great and their belgian beer is always nice and..."

Cristian Rosescu

"Beautiful food and beverages . Needa work on th air con..."

Frinah Ofaniva

Dog Eats World

"I came here as part of a group of six for breakfast, using GrabOne vouchers. We ordered coffees, which weren't bad, and most of us ordered waffles..."

Neala

"This place is definitely occidental. Once upon a time, me and my mates while walking on queen street; stopped at this beautiful lane called..."

Nz Foodie

"✈️If you’re an airline employee (flight attendant or pilot) for any airline, they give you a 10% discount on your entire bill!!!! Despite the..."

Christopher Villegas

"Full disclosure, an American visiting New Zealand, reservations recommended. The Occidental has a certain charm that is unique. From the old..."

Benjamin Huey

"A must-visit restaurant in Auckland! I love their mussels, it’s tender, fresh and juicy, sifferent flavours to choose. Steak, calamari n fries..."

Gabriella Lu

Mike Javen Ng

"This is THE place. Food is amazing. Drink selection is phenomenal. It does full up quickly so if you are planning to eat here for lunch or dinner it..."

Converge801

"Came here on a Saturday to eat some mussels. They also sell oysters, but mussels were cheaper. Place has a nice vibe and great selections of drinks...."

K T

"Met friends there for dinner. Place was very busy (always a good sign). Ordered the Fish Chowder and was able to get GF option too for the bread...."

Dawn Hendrick

"Cannot go past this place if you want good food, great service, impressive drinks menu, and superb atmosphere. Tourists and locals both enjoy this..."

Nirmal Grewal

"This place is AMAZING!!! I've been here a few times and my bad for not writing a review earlier. The food is so incredibly YUM! This time I got the..."

Gaia Grazi

"Found this place by accident walking back to our hotel. Had a great schnitzel special for a Wednesday night, and the food being served around us..."

Anne Dobson

The Mariner Fish And Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really nice fresh fish, and lovely chunky chips. The batter was light and crispy with a generous sized piece of fish. Would definitely buy..."

Michelle M

"Ordered for dinner, every thing were pretty good,,Service nice and quickly, will definitely order..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Finally Real Squid! I’m so tired starching calamari rings. But their squid is real which is great!Everything was well seasoned. Chips..."

Tony Ma

"What a gem to stumble upon Me and friends were craving fish and chips (and also because our bday girl is trying to stick to a Fish only..."

Angela8273

"The aroma in this place is divine! Oh, how I loved everything we ordered...."

Sandhya Vijayakumar

"I had burgers as friend told me the burger was tasty. Chips were not oily at all and crisp, crunchy! I had fish burger, the deep fried fish was also..."

Minoru Tsujimoto

"Lunch date with Denny Setiawan, went here after reading their good review on zomato.. it’s nice place with nice decoration and also they served a..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Not cheap fish and chips but well worth it! Gluten free menu is great and always safe (separate fryer). Best for takeaways but can eat at the shop..."

Sarah

"This is a fabulous Fish and Chip jointMy family rave about the Battered SnapperI love their Steak Burgers and HamburgersThe Scallops..."

Glenn Town

"Best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time. Fast preparation and the fish was still super crispy when we took it home. Chips were..."

Real Slug

"The chips are always crispy and golden and flavourful, seems to be hand cut potatoes and not just the cheap frozen ones. I really like how the batter..."

Kurikkoplay

"Really loved it, I think its the best fish and chips in Auckland. Some are rated more and I have tried them but this one is still my..."

Ginolatte

"Just ok nothing special no drama either. Snapper was tasty.Chips were decent size.Oil a bit smelly.Good prices.Would try other..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Supposedly one of the best fish and Chip shops in Auckland. The crumbed fish did not disappoint but we expected more from the freshly cut chips...."

Elmocookie

"Luckily for me I was staying literally minutes from this fush and chup joint and my hosts on hearing I was partial to decent takeaway took me down..."

Jasmine

"The best Fish and Chips I've tried so far in Auckland. Got Battered Snapper and Crumbed fish of the day "Gumard". The fish was crispy on the outside,..."

AA

"Food is fantastic, extremely crispy batter wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. They don't accept credit card which was a bit painful, but the..."

Jay Burgess

"I've walked past this place so many times while trying the other places near it. Finally going solo, I've managed to find the time and go in and..."

Tavita Milford

"27/6/18 - Nice chunky fresh hand cut chips, juicy and meaty snapper fillet, fresh calamari rings. Does it sound unbelievable? Real, totally real, new..."

Picky Diner

"Gluten-free menu cooked in a separate fryer to avoid cross contamination for those with coeliacs. Some of the best customer service in Auckland...."

Ben Newman

"Fish (snapper) was excellent and so were the scallops. The squid rings I would not order again. Chips average A little more expensive than others..."

The Bungeye

"Love the food - got a takeaway box and everything was still crispy when I got home (snapper, scallops and prawn skewers). Great flavours too. My..."

Ffionachua

"Not the cheapest fish n' chippy but I'm very impressed with The Ancient Mariner. Great customer service, quick, tasty and, theme. Food was presented..."

Tommy Ocean

"Wow. Just, wow! From the polite efficient, accommodating service you receive from the staff, to the actual food, The Ancient Mariner is the..."

Audacity 2 Write

"A pretty decent place for fish and chips. The hand cut fries and their kumara chips are definitely the highlight of the meal. The battered terakihi..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Very cool themed design of interior!Friendly staff and quick service, great fish'n'chips, however a bit pricier than what you can get by driving..."

Mike

"This place is so cool!!! The food is incredible! By far the best fish and chips I've had, I will totally be eating here again. The crumbed..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Popped in here for a quick dinner and was quite impressed. I had the grilled fish which was very moist and well seasoned. You could taste the herbs..."

Sheree Clements

"I like the character of the place, with the barrels as tables and their nautical theme. I enjoy their burger, their grilled snapper, their onion..."

Penelope Chua

"Great scallops plus fish and chips. The chips are a decent size and the fish comes with lemon wedges. Excellent service and our order has pretty..."

S B

"We very much enjoy fish and chips from the Ancient Mariner. Though - sad times that it is closed over the festive season! The staff are really..."

Isaac

"Order takeaway here very often. The fish whether it is grilled, crumbed or battered has always been very good. Chips are excellent too. Reasonably..."

Christian

"If you're a big fan of fish then try the food out here. The fish is cooked to perfection. The chips are thick and hearty. Personally, I prefer thin..."

Wei-Kai Shyu

"Superb quality fish and chips, fresh ingredients and über friendly owners. The hamburger is customisable with all sorts of creative ingredients..."

Amber

"I dropped by here for an early lunch I ordered a steak burger.The steak, tomato, carrot,lettuce, cabbage, caramelized onion was good but a tad..."

Heidi M

"Food was amazing and it tasted really fresh either eat in or even takeaway and it's rare to find a fish and chip shop like Ancient Mariner. Service..."

리나임

"Best fish and chips in Auckland. I go for the battered snapper and kumara fries with aioli. A little bit more expensive but well worth it! Awesome..."

Ali Hitchcock

"I have a lot of time for this chip shop. Good quality food, love what they have done with the place, staff actually knowledgeable on fish,..."

Steve Paulson

"Very good fish and chip shop, battered terakhi was super fresh and not at all oily, great hand cut chips, and the potato fritter was the best I have..."

Fries With That

"Love this place! Can't get enough of their gluten free offerings!! Close to home and offer an easy option for fast and yummy food. Great service and..."

Ness Sharpe

"The staffs are all kind, foods delicious, and price is cheap. It's my first time eat fish n chips in Auckland, and it was quite lovely. (Garlic sauce..."

SanHa Lee

"Yummy. Price matched quality. The squid rings were the first thing to pass my lips and had me sold on the joint. Fish was properly fresh too (all..."

Mike Bellamy

"Pros: The food tasted great and the service was on par as well. The indoor setting was also commendable and contribute to the great experience I..."

Audric Kam

"Great little fish and chip shop in mt eden enjoyed the food amensly sauces that they do are great so grab a few to try the mushy peas are mind..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"The decor is unique, and I really like the nifty way the interior is decorated. Oak barrels, an copy of James Cook's map of NZ, and the feeling of..."

Louisa Vickers

"Crumbed or battered fish; both are done really well here! Chips are also good. Prices are quite high if compared to a suburban fish and chip store,..."

Stango

"Best fish burger ever had in Nz. Different experience, excellent customer service. Excellent Quality food all freshly baked. Looking forward to visit..."

Manpreet Singh

"Friendly service, nice little place.We had snapper and chips each, very tasty. We shared a bowl of mushy peas, best mushy peas I've had out of..."

NakedChef

"Most delicious Fish N ships that I've tried in NZ ..."

IMoha89

"It's got a good variety of fish and other snacks to choose from. Went there whenever there was nothing else available or appealing and haven't been..."

Supreet Kaur

"Popped in here after work with family to get something quick for dinner. Usually pass the place on my way to uni and it's just across the street from..."

Payal

"The chips are great - I'm craving some right now. The paua fritter was lovely and chunky with minimal filler. The hotdog on a stick was a battered..."

Squiddy

"Went here just coz it was the nearest fish n chip shop. A little pricey for your normal fish n chip shop, but the food was outstanding, fish had a..."

Sean

"I love this place - great food, consistent quality & service, reasonable pricing & easy on-street parking. This is the only place I get fish & chips..."

Jason Garcia

"Friday office lunch. I emailed day before to check on best way to handle 10+ orders and Tina rang straight away to suggest putting order thru that..."

Leanne Schou

"A beautifully presented fish and chips shop designed to look like an old galleon.The owners work behind the counter and in the kitchen.This..."

Carlos

"Hands down our fav takeaway. I love that my Snapper is fresh and tastes delish ever time I order. Chips are chunky cut and not soaking in oil so..."

Kim Carter

"Great people, great food, and we love the Gluten-Free option. The best Fish and Chips in Auckland, without a doubt. Highly..."

Joe Hoonhout

"Decided to pop along and try, and really enjoyed food, chips were good, was a little pricey but enjoyable still, Had fish, chips, and bacon..."

Steve Hall

"On a lazy sunday at around quarter to 5, myself and chip obsessed sea mate decided to take the plunge and explore the Ancient Mariner. We were..."

Paul Stothers

"I have seen my share of takeaways and this is my new benchmark! The chips are always cooked to perfection and don't have that greasy feel like you..."

Sam Pritchard

"We used to think that Eric's in Cambridge did the best Fish and Chips in NZ and then we found these guys when they were in Royal Oak, we have now..."

Natasha

"Everything we ordered was delicious ESPECIALLY the fish burger. The best fish and chips we've had a in a very long time - superb. Also recommend the..."

Andrew

"We followed Trevor and Tina from their previous fish and chippery, not only because they make possibly the only truly gluten fee takeaways in town,..."

Katy Carter

"This is the best fish and chips I've had in a really really long time.Fresh, crisp, non greasy delicious and decently priced.I've signed up..."

Kiri Rainey

"Fabulous fresh fish, golden chips and the steak burger was also rated highly by my son. Will definitely be back to try other menu items as there was..."

Rose Cumming

"Best fish and chip shop in Auckland, hands down. Fabulous fit out, really helpful and friendly staff, and the food...!!! Fish was..."

Deb Shaw

"This place rocks!!Sensational fresh fish & crispy chunky chips.Loved the presentation of the meal & was astounded to find NO..."

Dazza

"I took my family and some overseas guests for fish, chips and burgers at The Ancient Mariner recently. We walked in and the place looked absolutely..."

Andy Vermeulen

"Delicious food, the fish was incredibly fresh. A really wide selection, and at a very good price. We'll definitely be coming back. Plus, I think my..."

Ellie Barron

"These guys know how to do fish n chips! Hands down the best in Auckland. They do both fabulous gluten free and normal food. Their gluten free stuff..."

Sarah

"The Ancient Mariner sets itself apart from your local fish and chip store by offering not just seating, but a themed interior, complete with ship's..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I had to try their crayfish roll when it was available. It was beautifully fried, well presented and a good balance in the brioche roll. Good..."

Jessica Wu

"The only Auckland fish and chip shop that actually knows what proper chips are. You will pay more for the chips here than other places, but the..."

Shane Cox

"It's really rare to find hand cut chips in Auckland. Mariner fish and chips did not disappoint. Amazin and tasty hand cut chips and delicious fresh..."

Kris

"Fish burger and Irish curry was..."

Henry Bell

"I'm so glad this is my new local chippy! It's certainly isn't the cheapest around but it's one of the few places that actually does proper chips..."

Kerry Jones

"Best F&C in town.The only thing for me was no lemon being served with the fish which was a bit..."

Bipin kasa

"The fish and chips were really good quality. Not oily. Chips were hand cut (looked and tasted like it). Fish was on the small side but faultless...."

Adrian Saw

"Love your fish burgers! Consistently fresh delicious fish and never oily. I like the panko crumb and brioche combo. I'm such a picky eater but..."

Ursula Foley

"What an awesome fish & chip shop. Fresh moist fish, crispy batter, hand cut chips. To those reviewers who complain about the price - fresh New..."

Darren Lovell

"These guys deliver on food and service, good quality food.. Just a minor issue, fish is very good but the batter is very oily, not sure why.. could..."

R k West

"Best fish and chips you’ll find in NZ!! Only place we’ve found that makes their own chips & curry sauce, and actually has a proper chippy..."

Ella Spencer

Thai Kitchen Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I've been here twice in the past few weeks, and tried their Pad Thai and Green Thai Fish Curry. Both times the food was fantastic, and the service..."

Richard H

"Food is amazing. We have been eating here for years. It’s a staple in our diet. Plenty of food for the serving size and price. It keeps us coming..."

Emm Benson

"Bought takeaway from here. Decor looked great, atmosphere was pleasant as it wasn’t as busy, wouldn’t mind dining in though. Food was great, had..."

Maria Zinck-Hauga

"Very yummy food and tasty. Great portion size and well priced. Random music but Customer service was great. Will always go back and recommend to..."

Rebecca Hodgson

"A good customer service here with an awesome atmosphere. They have tasty Thai food with a good range of options. I recommend this place for Thai food..."

Ravi

"My family and I are regulars at Thai kitchen and we love it! The food is excellent (better than most thai places I have been to in NZ), the service..."

Estelle Louard

"Have dined there many times over the years. The food is always faultless, service 10/10 and a lovely atmosphere. Is BYOW too which is great if..."

Libby

"good atmosphere, good food , good service and good special..."

Jane

"This is a wonderful restaurant here in the West. Decor is a bit dated. But it's clean, warm and friendly. Booked online for a take out. And repeated..."

Cantabwestie

"We ordered takeaways and picked them up on time. The meal was delicious, as always, and nice and hot. Staff sre always polite and very friendly. We..."

Michelle Hill

"Best Thai restaurant in our area and we can't fault either the table service or the food quality. We found out today that sadly Thai Kitchen will be..."

Colin Swabey

"First time here. Walked in and felt awkward by the way we were greeted. Seemed a little bit aggressive and not so welcoming. However, later on..."

Maopa

"The best Thai restaurants in West. Our families fav Thai place to dine out. Tried other Thai restaurants around Te atatu Peninsula and Massey, Thai..."

Roselyn Chand

"First ate here many, many years ago and the place does not disappoint! My favourite is the tom gar kai soup 😍 and it didn't disappoint this time...."

Cate McCallum

"Great food, great flavour, try the soups ❤️👍😋 little pricey for the portion but it was still worth it. Drinks are OK, but not something I'd..."

Nadia Nevan

"Consistently fresh and tasty Thai with authentic flavours, Quality over quantity but an abundance of vibrant fresh veg and enough meat to round the..."

Arian Baynes

"The restaurant has a lovely calm vibe, we ordered a green chicken curry and a yellow chicken curry takeaway. We sat to enjoy a crisp cold glass of..."

Kp B

"Lovely service the young waitress, yummy kai what else can I say. Def give it a go, I normally have the green curry medium and chicken chasew...."

Shinae A

Graham Harris

"Food excellent plentiful. One of the few restaurants in our area ooen on Boxing Day even..."

David Oliphant

Basu Lounge

84/100 (1621 ratings)

Dumplings with Spicy Sauce

Dumplings

Pork and Cabbage Fried Dumplings

Pork and Chive Dumpling Steamed

Wonton soup

Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings in Spicy Sauce

Dan Dan Noodles with Pork Mince

Spicey Dumpling Sauce

Dan Dan Noodles Wonton Noodle Soup Dumplings

Stewed Beef and Potatoes on Rice

"If you’re craving some asian cuisine with a little bit of spice this resto is best for you. Affordable, big servings and great staff ..."

Nkz

"It's very rare for me to actually find something spicy as my spice tolerance level is high. But if you are like me and ask for chilli sauce or powder..."

Eli A

"💯..."

Teresa

"Foods were average. The lady in the counter doesn't smile much..."

L A

"A small cosy place in Takapuna. Came here after seeing lots of recommendations and was not disappointed. We ordered dan dan noodles and dumplings in..."

Sabrina Hea

"Friendly..."

Jon Dinglasan

"Have been dreaming about these dumplings ever since our first visit. Dumplings are thick and delicious, almost like a cross between dumplings and a..."

Katherine Walsh

"Honestly what a Jem! Absolutely love this place. A small restaurant in the heart of Takapuna with amazing noodles and dumplings and at an..."

Rani

"Absolutely loved this place. Came here with some mates we had to wait outside since it was packed and no seats. (Which makes sense since it was that..."

Jedediah J

"There chicken dumplings were amazing and the sauce tha it came dipped in already is to die for! Just so amazing - the hot chilli soy sauce is..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Ordered mung bean jelly, dandan noodles and wonton in spicy soup. All of them was 10/10, will definitely come back because of the great food also..."

Zein

"I really love their noodles and dumplings. I always get Dan Dan Noodles with Pork. They are so generous with their portion size, even the small size..."

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"Went there last night for dinner. Dan dan noodle with pork was pretty nice. Spicy dumpling is my favorite one. Always gave me the satisfaction...."

Tearoa Brendon

"My husband and I love basu lounge. The service is great and the food is delicious! The Dan Dan noodles are my favourite. They’re creamy and spicy..."

Nika Marett

"I had the Stewed Pork Noodle Soup which was such good value. Only $9 for a small! However, I must say that the taste was more or less average. I..."

Ellie

"I absolutely LOVE this place. Was there twice in a week and that means something! I am a vegetarian and it's been a struggle finding tasty veggie..."

Rekha Nevatia

"Best damn dumplings I’ve ever had - only downside is the size of the place, as people couldn’t get seats! We were lucky and came early and man it..."

Sophie Wilton

"My new favourite is from their Rice Noodle Soup section (last page of the menu), the Hot and numbing beef rice noodle soup. Lots of beef, the taste..."

G1k

"Ambience is not the best but food is out of the world. I tried chicken dumplings and fried rice. I have been there many times and every time it's the..."

Payal Arora

"A small place with very nice noodle at decent price. I'd definitely come back to eat Dan Dan noodle again (reckon the best Dan Dan noodle..."

Joey

"I have been a frequent Basu-er for at least 2 years now and some of my favourites off their menu include:Hot and numbing beef rice..."

Minji Han

"Stumbled upon this small restaurantin northshore when I had gone for some work on a weekend. It was fully packed sodecided to wait and try..."

Kaushikc_32

"This is my favourite cheap eats place. The beef noodle soup with just a little spice is my go to (medium spice is too much for me, the heat builds up..."

Aklmel

"5/5 Taste4/5 Display 5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service My long time favourite Chinese Noodle Restaurant in..."

곰정안

"Hands down the best comfort food in Auckland 💗 Ambience: the restaurant is quite small and has limited seatings. It was clean with warm..."

Linh 💛

"great little find in the heart of takapuna. really good prices for the servings that you get. the dan dan noodles were superb and left with a..."

Chris Gorringe

"Absolutely loved their tantan noodles. They looked a little different to the other noodles that I had in other shops but told this style was from a..."

Coffee Macarons

"Peanut butter with noodle, who would have thought that they work well!We had the large dan dan noodle with pork, I can see why this is..."

Harris Kristanto

"food was good for me! I got the spring onion noodles which was really good! The portion sizes are great for the price! However, my friend got the..."

Alana

"TLDR - food 4/5; service 4/5; atmosphere 3/5; value for money 4/5Dishes:• spicy and sour noodle soup (small) - I didn't want spicy..."

Serena Low

"I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. The dan Dan noodles are a personal favorite of mine, as well as the beef noodle soup. One..."

Stanislav Pankrashin

"Ventured over the bridge to Takapuna for meetings today and had lunch at Basu Lounge with a colleague. I picked Wontons with chilli sauce🌶️ and..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Hands down, best on the north shore for dumplings! Was put onto this spot a few months ago and has become one of the main go to’s! Haven’t eaten..."

Andrew Day-Jones

"Food was amazing with friendly staff. The food portions were generous and relatively cheap. Would recommend this place and i can guarantee you will..."

Michael Dup

"Really good food and good price too.Just the shop has just a tiny little bit small.But if you go there after lunch or dinner time.Maybe you can find..."

Nicole X

"Absolutely love the noodles here! So cheap and delicious. The meat that comes with the beef noodles are super tender they fall apart...."

SpoonMe

"Really good food and price. Staff are friendly compare to others of similar sort. Good location. Only complaint is that their hygiene rating not an..."

Chris L

"If only there was 4.5 stars, because that’s what I would’ve gone for instead. The half star I would’ve taken off is that their level of spicy..."

TKL

"We ordered the Pork Rib and Pickle Noodle Soup (排骨炸菜面) and the Dan Dan Noodle with Dumplings (担担饺子面).I absolutely loved..."

Vivian C

"Food is always amazing, would recommend Dan Dan, dumplings in spicy sauce and mixed veggie salad! The noodle soups are really good too. Great..."

Jessi Clancey-Peetz

"This place is always busy - be careful with the spices, cos medium is ALMOST as if it's REALLY HOT. Apart from that I LOVE THEIR DANDAN noodles &..."

Polybeautyxx

"Love their spicy noodle !! You can choose the spiciness of your food and I always ask them to make it as spicy as possible and they are so good !..."

Its Me

"I visit Basu Lounge on a weekly basis - amazing friendly staff, and cheap delicious food. As so many have pointed out, their signature Dan Dan..."

Lew

"Great value and very friendly. The Dan Dan noodles are yum. Even though I like spice I always get mild and it's just right. The chicken..."

Deb Ross

"Best dumplings ever. Way better than Eden Noodles. Our favourite is always the dumplings with spicy sauce - medium or hot. Proper spicy -..."

Tamikoshack

"This is my favourite restaurant for dan dan noodles and fried dumpling they are beyond anything else. The staff are friendly. the place is a bit..."

Lauren Challenor

"Can't come to this place and not try their famous Dandan noodles. Very tastebud stimulating and delicious. Interior is quite compact and gives off a..."

Food?

"If you are a spicy food lover, you should definitely come here. This is my favorite dumplings place. Must try dumplings in spicy sauce. The best..."

Sparsh Angre

"Amazing, their Dan Dan Noodles are second to none! Super cheap and full of flavour. Cant beat Basu lounge. Their dumplings are wonderful too and the..."

S Gauze

"Came here wanting some home-style cooked food and loved the wonton soup I ordered for only $12! Definitely worth the price and filling. Friendly..."

Linlin

"I personally love the 酸辣粉 (spicy and sour vermicelli) from Basu Lounge and their famous 担担面 (dan dan noodles). I’m not even a fan of..."

Real Slug

"They just opened in Browns Bay. Ate lunch today. Staff were really lovely. Huge portions of food. Pork and chive dumplings are really good. Will..."

Fiona Thompson Finkle

"Such a lovely homey feel to the place. The dan dan noodles are the best! A small bowl is enough to fill me up, but if I had a bigger stomach I’d..."

Alyssa Medel

"We had pork and chive dumplings in hot spicy sauce...They are the best dumplings you can get in Auckland! I will have to go back to try some of the..."

L.B.

"Very Cheap Prices. Very Very VERY delicious food. Best fried dumplings I ever had. The dan dan noodle is very addictive and want to kee eating more..."

Aaah400

"Love this place, great food and good prices. Always go here for noodles so yummy. If you go at lunch time expect to line up out side but worth the..."

Carol

"Seafood noodles soup 😘😘😘😘Nice tasty and healthyBest place to full ur tummy in low priceDandan noodles with dumplings are..."

Apurva Fendar

"We ordered two reasonably sized noodles (炸酱面& 球球面加猪肉) and a soya milk for $19.50. Both of the noodles were really tasty and..."

Dxlche

"Love this place! Good authentic cheap food! Love their work!I really enjoy the dandan noodles. Always get the large one because it doesn't cost..."

Hana Elizabeth Hong

"I finally visited this place! After my first trial of Dandanmen at Eden noodle cafe, I have become a huge fan of it. Many friends of mine recommended..."

Jay

"The best cold noodle dish I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Auckland. I wish thei opening times were as consistent as the quality of their..."

Vinmanrules

"Stop by as there was not much on offer on the second day of the NY but left very impressed. Had the small bowl option of Hot/Sour Vege noodles and..."

Cajetan

"Seriously good, seriously tasty. Entree salads are a particular treat. Try the mushroom ones. Dumplings are gorgeously fresh. I recommend this place..."

Jake Harlowe

"A solid option for noodles and dumplings on the Shore, without having to trek to D-Road. Best part about the noodles is that they're springy with..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Ok service but very friendly. Best beef noodles I've had so far. Extremely tender pieces of beef which fall apart when you grab it. They literally..."

Ube

"Bloody amazing. For entree definitely get the mung bean jelly, tastes absolutely spectacular. All of their noodles are absolutely delicious and in..."

Bella Qian

"Have beeb 3 times, Hard to find parking area..It is a small restaurant with kinds of noodles and dishes. tasty noodle soup and dishes just shown in..."

Bubbletea

"Wonderful friendly service and order quickly taken. Salads came out quickly and were delicious and fresh (agaric with vinegar and cucumber with..."

Kath Tee

"Taste: I find this place to be on the spicier end of the spectrum. However you do get the choice of mild, medium and spicy. I would highly recommend..."

Beardie

"In winter time, this is one of our family's favorite place to eat.Our favorites: mung bean jelly, dumplings in spicy sauce, dan dan noodle with..."

Andrean

"This place is always packed so it's always crammed inside. Though I've only tried a few items on their menu (dumplings, dandan noodles and spicy..."

Tabitha De Guzman

"Went there today on a rainy day and ordered the pork and chives dumplings in spicy sauce, it couldn't have been a more perfect dish for the..."

Adnan Ahmed

"A little bit dark and old shop. Foods are cheap and tasty. Love their spicy dan dan noodle with dumplings. That fills me up with less than..."

Lynn

"Woah! The pork and chive dumplings with chilli sauce was such a cracker!! Yummmooo!!!! Such a small place defs recommend takeaway. Also had their..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"This place is small, crammed, even a little run down - the menus were faded and falling apart, complete with tacky pictures... fine dining this is..."

MrGodHimself

"Their dan dan noodles is a must-try! Although it may look like a bowl of white, unseasoned, plain noodle, stir it and you wouldn't believe what..."

Annie Ren

"I ordered the beef noodle soup and some dumplings. For $15, I had to take some of the dumplings home. The beef in the noodle soup was marinated..."

Lmrliu74

"This style of Chinese food is the best. I love the fresh salads, we had the Cucumber and Enoki mushroom salad.The dan dan noodles with pork was..."

Miss Kiki

"The food is very flavoursome and slightly different to others of the same cuisine. Flavour is distinctive and value is superb. The Cucumber and..."

Whiskyncigars

"We've dined at Basu Lounge too many times, and have totally forgotten to review it. It seems that this restaurant has been here for ages. A..."

Jade Lim

"This place is small and crowded. Their serving size is quite large and they sure know how to make a good noodle! I also tried some of their rice..."

Sabrina Chae

"Despite its small size, they served a YUM dan dan noodle. I ordered the hot dan dan noodle with pork, and yea they are REALLY spicy! And the one with..."

Katharina Wulandari

"yum. Loved their vegan dumplings. Always packed which means it must be good. Service is good. Food is fast. Large portions. Amazing pricing. Can not..."

Sophia

"Always busy and know the reason why always lots of people there. My favorite is 'dumpling noodle soup' and 'Dandan dumpling soup'...."

장재창

"I've always walked past this placed and its always rammed (got to be a good sign) Went in tonight and what a great little Noodle and Dumpling place..."

Alwayseating

"Finally tried out the highly recommended Dan Dan noodles (in spicy) and boy was it worth it for only $6! Got a side of dumplings for $10 which was a..."

Dianca Mitchell

"Had the Dan Dan Noodles. They are wonderfully inauthentic (compared to the stuff in Sichuan). Noodles are well cooked and come in a sticky and spicy..."

Han

"We had the Dan Dan noodles and the sauce was very tasty. The only thing is that the noodles can be a bit starchy. Dumpling skin is also a bit thicker..."

Siow Fong Chen

"The best dumplings!! Don't be put off by the first sight of this place. Service is very friendly and food is delicious. Most dishes can be made less..."

Melissa Mathieson

"My friends and I tried this place this afternoon for the first time and it was such a great experience. The service was super friendly that we warmed..."

Shirlzwhirlz

"Thanks to the two reviewers before us. We took your recommendations and ordered the cucumber salad, Dan Dan Noodle with Pork and Dumplings in Spicy..."

Mathew Barnes

"Hot and Spicy Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles are just the best ever!Love the food here, would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes hot..."

Kyle Denning

"A friend from HongKong recommends this Sichuan restaurant in Takapuna to me! •_• Tiny but busy! Sichuan cuisine is all about spicy..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Great little hole in the wall place to get flavourful noodle or dupling dishes cheap. Food here is great value for money and the portion sizes are..."

Jean-luc Lawlor

"I tried the dan dan spicy noodle soup... Its very authentic. Travelled from Otara to try these noodles I googled the best Sichuan noodle soup..."

Kevin Toto

"Love the dan dan pork noodles here. The whole gang and I come here for these noodles almost every other week. They are traditionally spicy noodles,..."

Deeksha Nanaiah

"my favorite Dan dan noodles!!! I love both hot and cold one. Dumpling and other salad is also awesome! Because all food is fantastic, others don't..."

JOHN AHN

"Food was delicious and came in literally 5 minutes and there was four dishes! Lovely service, definitely coming..."

Madison Kj

"Not a big place, but enough to sit down have meal. Not suggesting for group more than 4 people, would be hard to sit down. Food is good, spicy is..."

Patrick Y

"Best dandan noodles in the city. Very authentic. Have to be careful with the heat, as the medium is quite spicy already - especially if you're not..."

Alex Tjahjana

"Freshest food i’ve ever tasted! Amazing customer service. Definitely..."

Poppy-Mae War

"Delicious dan dan noodle with mince pork as well as chicken salad. The portions are very generous in this restaurant. Make sure you have enough..."

Laurence Ho (Bluegray)

"Visited on weekday at noon, 75%fully occupied. Only one staff serving, taking orders, setting up the tables etc. I have ordered wonton noodle and..."

TheNZLILY

"Food is special here. Simple and delicious flavours. Restaurant is tired inside but it’s all part of the vibe. They do takeaway as..."

Seb Webster

"First time trying this place, great food. Dan Dan noodles where fantastic would be 5 stars if had a little more peanut sauce on..."

Ryan

"Extremely great value for money. The Dandan noodles taste amazing, come in a massive portion and cost only $12 - $14 depending on if you want meat..."

Tidal Johnson

Tomi Ro

Assorted Seafood Sushi Deluxe

Chicken & HVO

spring roll

Salmon and Shrimp Skewers

Robata

Takoyaki

Sushi Salmon Cream Cheese and Avocado

Salmon Avo Sushi Deluxe

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Staff are super friendly and lovely food. Been here quite a few times now. Definitely will recommend for sushi lovers..."

Christina Joan Wijlens

"Been there 3 times in as many weeks...can't get enough of the place. Fresh food and the seafood especially the tuna is..."

Mel Lee

"Thoroughly enjoyed. .service and food selection great for a Sushi Train eatery, will be back..."

Linda Fletcher-Trautvetter

"Great place to eat so yum and cool its a place that im sure will become very..."

Michael Butler

"Had lunch today and such amazing friendly staff, great atmosphere! Sushi was so fresh and so many to choose..."

Sarah Leslie

"Service was good and food was great, il be heading back..."

Sarah Thomas

"Been here a few times since opened great experience and lovely..."

Jennifer Rihari

"Yum, fresh, friendly and fun!! Loved it & will definately be back..."

Rikki Hunia

"Awesome food as..."

Alex Davenport

"Great service and has such beautiful tasting food. Child friendly and always lots of choices. Will defiantly be..."

Kellie Scahill

"The selection of food was excellent I particularly enjoyed not feeling like I had to rush to order as it was always casually passing next to..."

Kurt Williams

"Came here for dinner with a friend and the staff was super lovely and theres lots of places to sit and there is a huge variety of sushi to choose..."

Karina

"Delicious sashimi, the fish is always so fresh. Often have to order off the menu, but once you know that’s how it works it’s fine. Have been here..."

Natalie Muir

"Nice ambiance. Very cheap and yummy one. nice for any casual occasion and nice place to grab you some nice lunch. recommend the chicken and mini..."

Vina Tipene

"One of my favourite places. I come here very often and Always great service and very friendly staff. I love the food here and is very cheap but high..."

Zara

"Cool idea but also makes it really really hard to keep your total spend down. The train is very pricey but the sushi was great so you just have to..."

Josie

"This is my first time coming to this place and it won’t be the last. Such nice staff came and checked up on us but not to the point where it is..."

Rosealee Wilson

"Lovely place for lunch - clean and friendly staff. The food is fresh and fairly priced. There is not always a big variety on the conveyor belt so..."

Natyo

"Lovely Japanese food with good portions so you can try little bits of everything. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. My go to for..."

Jennifer

"Been here a few times since it’s opened and I love it! The staff are always very friendly. I do wish they would have some more options along the..."

Kelly Smith

"Went here with my friend last night for dinner, it's a large restaurant with two conveyor belts for those busier nights.It was a bit..."

Alysha Bower

"I love this place and we go alot, some things they could improve on and its covering all plates and putting more varieties out and prehaps something..."

Chenelle Meredith

"Super fresh and delicious. Our new found love for sushi train at tomi ro northwest. Excellent friendly service. Can be a little dangerous eating here..."

Felicity Williams

"I think other negative reviews are unfair. Nearly put me off coming but glad I went. It's near new, clean, lots of seating. Food was fresh and good!..."

Warren

"Yum. I love sushi trains and this one is pretty good. Sushi is fresh and tasty. I've been twice for lunch and both times didn't disappoint. Sometimes..."

Susan

"Love it here, have been many times with friends and it is definitely a favourite of ours. Great that they have added the children's play..."

Santana Hunt

"Great fresh sushi and sushimi Good selection of chicken, noodles and other dishes Great for the kids Good service and friendly..."

Gina Harris

"Lovely place, come here all the time and we are never disappointed. The food is now being covered for hygiene and chefs are super quick at bringing..."

Wendy Brown

"When they first opened, the place was quite exciting and the conveyor belt was full on with so many different fresh options. However lately, the belt..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Delicious, fresh sushi! So many options to choose from and very well priced. Great service from the staff too! My partner and I visited for the first..."

Kim Alexander

"Really good food..loved ordering off the menu for fried scallops and skewered asparagus..saw the comment about sushi train food not being covered but..."

Jenny FVG

"Went on a Tuesday so was quiet. All options were delicious it due to lack of customers not a huge range and some sushi looked a bit sad.. service was..."

Dale

"Food was remarkable, really nice sushi and grill steak. Excellent environment for groups of friends to come or either someone who likes to have a..."

Rachel Shen

"Excellent atmosphere, family friendly, clean, tasty, creative dishes, fun experience, good service all together. You HAVE to come and experience for..."

Coffeeomg

"My favourite go to sushi place. It’s local and it’s got some of the best food. Nothing too fancy or overpriced as well. The sashimi is the bomb,..."

Trevor Meder-Crowe

"we were seated right away at a tall table next to the sushi train. we ordered only from the menu. we got the seafood udon which came with mussels and..."

ioweyouone

"Loved the quality of the food, atmosphere and overall it was an awesome experience! Scampi is one of our absolute favourite. We’ve visited at least..."

Stace

"Had not been to a Sushi Train before. Have to wonder if this style of food delivery would work for other styles of food. Was excellent Sushi, also a..."

Peter Harrison

"Quite a unique place. Never been to a lot of places like this. Can be crowded and prices are a bit up there. But it's very pleasant and delicious..."

ENKI'S FUN TECHNO STUFF (EnkiTrillionaire)

"Always yum sushi train here. Tried the seafood skewers last time I went and wasn't overly impressed. Will stick to the train from now on. Family..."

Melanie Kneebone

"Found this cute sushi spot to try whilst visiting Auckland. Sushi train had heaps of sushi dishes to choose from as well as a variety if menu items...."

Taluz 10

"Best Sushi in Auckland !! I personally high recommend this Sushi train place !! so many choices of the sushi menu and if you can’t eat raw fish or..."

Sally

"Brought my youngest (6yo) here for a date day. He loves sushi, so the discovery of the sushi train was a huge highlight for him. Delicious fresh..."

Salome Nourse

"1/ Always a lot fun, watching the dishes going past and choosing whatever takes your fancy, highly recommended. 2/ Another visit to this popular..."

cee doubleyou

"Enjoyed the experience but not for the price. Good sushi and sashimi but a bit spenny. I didn't mind paying but you can better value elsewhere. If..."

Awatea Mita

"Great atmosphere. The service was great. There was not too many choices for sushi on the train. It was a Tuesday..."

A K

"Excellent and quick service and very high quality food. Sushimi was great and the food on the train is fresh and..."

James Appleby

"Really really good and modern sushi joint. There’s something for everyone. The staff is insanely friendly and helpful. Everything was good. Nothing..."

Katie Allyn Smith

"Had a casual and relaxed dinner with friends. Nice, warm and welcoming ambience. The sushi was fresh and tasty. My favorite dish was the fried..."

Anushka Patara

Ima Cuisine

84/100 (1779 ratings)

Mixed Appetizer Platter

Lebanese Lamb Shoulder

Kunafa

Home-Made Baked Beans

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Would recommend the shakshouka, this was a belly warmer on a chilly day. Service was friendly and atmosphere was warm and..."

Katie Delaveau

"Love Ima, relaxed environment great home style..."

Aanahera

"On a cool winter's day nothing better than a hearty Shakshuka here for breakfast, watching the local office crowd arrive for work. Nice recent..."

Murray Chandler

"Came here early in the morning and got the malawach which was nice and buttery and full of flavour. The cabinet food looks amazing, the various..."

G

"Had dinner with friends here the other night after hearing so many good things. It is mostly a sharing concept so its handy to be know ahead for..."

Niamh Slattery

"We are back to level 1 and with that comes a whole plethora of lunch options. Thought I'd give the ol faithful a welcome back visit and boy oh boy..."

Amindha Fernando

"Delicious food, beautifully served. Will bring friends here..."

Tushar Sharma

"Everything’s so delicious. We had the lamb shoulder and goat suniya, both turned out to be super tasty. The lamb shoulder was well cooked which was..."

LilianMonaghan

"I love coming to Ima for a wholesome and filling meal. I’ve come here a few times now and every time has been a pleasure. Pictured is sides for 3..."

Kylie

"Had dinner here last night. Staff are friendly. Excellent service. The food was delicious. We had the lamb shoulder, goat Suniya and the chicken...."

Praveena

"Hummus 🍽Just great tasting fresh food. Just good freaking food. But abit harsh on the wallet. But its worth my money!..."

S2Psycho

"Staff were all friendly and the place had super cute decor. I wanted avocado on sourdough but they’d run out of avocado so I settled for the..."

Megan Browne

"I’ve come here many times for breakfast and lunch. The platters are the best, there is so much food you could share these between three people...."

Shannon

"Ima tell you my favourite things about this place! Firstly, it’s the kind of eatery that you return to time and time again, with either friends or..."

Sarah Katherine

"Palestinian and Jewish cuisine is one of those cuisines I don’t really try a lot, not that I don’t like it but it’s quite rare to find..."

Ang Sarap

"Amazing place to share food, really delicious. Especially recommended is the lamb and the hummus. Service was slightly off, waitress kept on for..."

JJ

"What a lovely place! Homey setup, welcoming staff, and yummy food. I don’t know how they do it, the food here doesn’t have strong flavours but..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Went on a Friday evening, around 6pm. Me and my 4 years old daughter were very warmly welcomed and she also got some toys to play. It made her very..."

Luz !

"Loved the cinnamon and walnut loaf! It’s got a lot of layers and also a lot of fillings, quite big as well. Though, the crust is abit too sweet for..."

Ceicei Luk

"Thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Ima Cuisine last Saturday night. All 6 of us left this family dinner feeling full and happy without overeating,..."

Raymond Tiong

"I've only tried their cabinet food before work and every piece is well made and delicious. I enjoy their sone and croissants, and am always looking..."

G1k

"Omg the hummus in this place is just heaven!! Their lamb is also delicious and tender. Also their coffee is amazing as well. Definitely recommend..."

FoodiesTable

"Went to Ima to try their weekend brunch menu and we were not disappointed. Food 🥐 : We were spoilt with the choice the menu presented..."

Shibani Timblo

"Was here to celebrate a friend’s birthday! The restaurant had a nice and relaxing vibe, great for an end of the day wind down! The staff..."

Carley Peng

"We booked in for a nice saturday dinner. Right off the bat, we were welcomed by the friendly staff. The overall service are nice, the servicer are..."

Zinan Mo

"wow. I love this place. Everything from the decor to the friendly staff and the food. we were seated promptly even without a booking on a Friday..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Used Zomato Gold 2+2 drinks here. Was advised the kitchen was closed but was still able to order drinks. Service was 10/10, will definitely be back..."

Girl On The Move

"Excellent ambience, feeling homeThe food was great especially the Sabich sandwich it was great I wish they sell Falafel ( as a..."

AJ Hijazi

"Amazing food done by amazing people. Atmosphere was homey and warm. Food is high quality and beautifully done. We also booked in some Hot Cross Buns..."

888

"Came here as a group of four and ordered two of the shared platters. Generous portion size and delicious flavours! Meat cooked beautifully and lots..."

Hannah Roberts

"I came here for their famous Hot Cross Buns, and wasn't disappointed!, I did have to come very early to get them and they were a tad pricey ($5.50)..."

Tom Wong

"Middle eastern cuisine. Ima also serves fresh pastries daily. Restaurant was buzzing at lunch time. We ordered the lunch meat platter to share, and..."

Adrianna

"Absolutely amazing!! The place reminds you of a cozy family style restaurant where the food is the star. The food was simple and delicious. We..."

Pritika

"The best hummus I have ever eaten, boy oh boy is it delightful! Will have to take my uncle here some time. My uncle is the reason I love hummus since..."

Grant

"Dinner was delightful at Ima. The service was friendly and helpful in explaining their dining style. I liked the family style sharing. The entrees..."

Marnelli

"A very warm and friendly place. The food was very delicious especially the lamb. Would highly recommend to friends and visit again. The Arabic..."

PPN

"AMAZING FOOD! Quirky decor and friendly staff. Ima Pinot noir delicious! Although was busy, we weren’t waiting for food. Healthy light and..."

Sheena Singh

"Went for breakfast with my two daughters. Great to have something a bit different. I had the Shakshuka - delicious and filling. Recommend it. Nice..."

Peter

"We had a company dinner at Ima today. The food was outstanding right from the platters to the lamb, fish, salads and desserts. The staff was friendly..."

Hemant Wagh

"I love this placeIsraeliHas a loyal followingThe food is terrific without exceptionGreat coffeeStaff seem to love working..."

Glenn Town

"We loved the 4 salads for $13 per person that we ordered with the roast chicken. Everything was super tasty. The staff were friendly and we felt..."

Camilla Dadson

"Great service great food.First time eating Israel food.One of the lady taught me how to eat this and it was delicious. Would definitely go..."

Samuel Kim

"Impeccable service and stunning home-styled Mediterranean food.I have not tried Ima Cuisine before, but year after year, reviews of their..."

Jade Lim

"I liked it from the minute I walked in. Albeit I had already checked out the menu so was in the right mood already. Short black was well made, not..."

Simon Wordsworth

"Felt like a very nice Israeli woman adopted me as her son and fed me dinner.Whole snapper looked like it actually wanted to be eaten. Side..."

Matthew Yang

"I love everything about Ima! The food is amazing, the decor is homely and welcoming and the staff friendly and down to earth. This was my third visit..."

Julia Louise

"This is a quirky place and the first thing you'll notice is the chairs - I'll say no more. The food was top notch and the Korean waitress was..."

Jay

"Lovely food, we were sharing a big meal between 18 people, could have had more food to share if you look at the price, friendly staff, nice wine, and..."

Rita Ribeiro

"Eaten here many times, very fresh mediterranean tapas like fare - nice dips and bread platters, friendly staff. Had one bad experience on the weekend..."

Clove

"One of the best place to go if you are in city or around fort street , we ordered couple of platters and they were outstanding. Someone with a..."

Chirag Tailor

"Lovely food with decent quantity. Attentive staff and only took a star off as it can get expensive when you add couple of sides. I ordered Sabich..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Love this place. Coffee is really good. Interesting place. Will be definitely coming back. Love the option of breakfast here. Simple toasts to..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Best Falafels. Fantastic crunch and a tasteful texture, the best Falafels I’ve had anywhere in Auckland. Absolutely bustling on a..."

Medium_Rare

"Coffee was outstanding. Service was impressive - we had a super friendly and helpful waitress who helped us with our orders by recommending which..."

Adeline

"I love western food and heard a lot about Ima Cuisine.The falafel and the hummus were great, but regarding the rest of the meal nothing..."

Diogo Reck

"Great choice in that area in the weekends as nothing is opened. Very spacious and good service. Food was good but not spectacular. No parking around...."

SMINT400

"Absolutely delicious. Great lunch spot, beautiful restaurant with great service. Great offerings had their goulash a few days ago it was yum...."

Thom

"I heard so much about this place before I went, and although the food isn't bad or anything, I didn't think there was anything special about it that..."

Yuko Saito

"Great food! Tapas style food, great for larger groups. I went for a work do, and I was stuffed after all the food finished coming out! Highly..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"We were lucky enough to dine here in a group so we could share and try lots of dishes. We got salads for the table, chicken, fish, lamb and..."

Emma W

"Came here with a few friends om the first day of winter for a nice little catch up. It was storming but our hearts were warmed by the comfort food..."

Charmaine

"Ima is FABULOUS. Fresh, varied salads, accompanied by delicious meats. Then arab coffee and turkish delight (the ultimate pairing, try this..."

Sonia Giles

"Went in today for a birthday breakfast-- the incredible server was so attentive and the food, as always (in the last 10 years I've been coming here)..."

Meredith Bean

"The staff were great very friendly and knowledgeable about everything the were serving. We had the mezze for an entree between the 4 of us which was..."

Greg Brown

"Great space, Great for large parties without feeling too crowded. The style is sharing plates and they had good options to help larger crowds order..."

ShoRt

"First time trying Middle eastern dish! Amazing! Something different and definitely as a foodie, hahaha I will eat anything that's nice ...."

Michelle Chua

"I've always had fond memories of ima before it moved into its newer location (which is by the way much bigger and not cramped, although it does take..."

Ffionachua

"First time to Ima and as we went early there wasn't many people. Staff was friendly and very detailed when explaining how the dining process..."

Vanessa Gao

"SO IMPRESSED! I have had this bookmarked for ages and I was so pleased with the place, it's been added to my all-time favourites. The concept of the..."

Tanya Engineer

"The food here was tasty (the lamb, fish and sides), but we definitely don't feel that their sides are worth the price, especially for three people...."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Went here on a Saturday night. Left them an email for reservation, they got back to me right away and were able to reserve us a table on the same..."

B

"Fantastic beef rib. I tried the lamb and fish and their brunches before they were great as well esp. the fish. However，the beef rib is my..."

Poppingcandy

"I enjoyed everything about Ima. Tasty food - chicken meschan and lamb shoulder with combination of sides. The meat was so tender and the rice was..."

Brandt.sj

"Dined here a few months ago on a cold winters Sunday for lunch.We came just as lunch was starting to be served. There are some interesting menu..."

Miss Kiki

"Simple food kind of feels like home cooked food. Good concept but didn't wow me. Flavours I'm not sure if totally authentic but good try and nice..."

Travels4Food

"We tried out Ima since friends recommended it hard out, so we give it a try. The food was yummy but a bit let down by service. After entree we wait..."

Ryan Wong

"Came here for a friend's birthday dinner. We got the side dishes and also tried the lamb and chicken which were both balahdy good. Beautiful smoky..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Hadn't been for a few years so was pleased to return for a colleague's leaving lunch. I ordered from the a la carte menu, although my colleague..."

Bridgee

"Went here for dinner and it was delicious! Between two of us we ordered the mains Free Range chicken, Angus Beef and sides (plate of salads which was..."

Foodathon

"Had the shakshuka and was amazing, my friends didn't enjoy the platter serving size but I was happy and would recommend it for sure. Decor is nice..."

Ryan Wong

"Ima has moved since the photo above, but its quality and popularity is the same as ever. Ima used to be on my list for ages before I could finally..."

Vivi S

"This is not a cafe, but an experience. As I walked into this fine establishment, I was taken back to the days when I was a young boy in the..."

Jews MakeTheBestPizza

"We came here for dinner after reading the review in the NZ Herald because we're interested in middle eastern food of the Levant. Nice seating at the..."

Maha Shakir

"WowWow and Wow...beautiful food...fantastic flavours...awesum service....enjoyed every bit of our evening @Ima.......,............."

Cdeep

"After a long time I had some middle eastern style food. The braised lamb was tender and great taste. I like the wine selection . Ended up with..."

Globalfoodlover

"Didn't even know this place existed in the city! Food was delicious and surprisingly filling (and healthy). Friendly staff and a really nice..."

Debbie Lockart

"Really tasty! I would often walk past Ima and thought it looked intriguing, and smelled great! I held a dinner for a group of 7, and Ima is great for..."

Kristen

"Food was really delicious and the restaurant was beautiful, really ambient - however there were a couple of issues that if addressed would've made..."

Nikki S.

"We ordered the usual side which is $13 per person plus the Brick, fish of the day (snapper), rib steak and chicken. We were told that food can be..."

Anna Fern

"The food here was spectacular. We had some meals to share. Started with appetisers of bread and dip with vegetables, which was very necessary,..."

Austin Ibarra

"Always wanted to try IMA but got put off by their "sharing plates" as I never had enough friends to go with :'( luckily, I managed to try this cool..."

Annie Ren

"Went out for lunch with workmates, and had a great time. Food was lovely and fresh, and the service was really friendly. The place was packed with..."

Rose

"This weekend I finally got to eat at Ima! After months of randomly walking by but not getting a seat because they were always booked out.. We finally..."

L.E.N.S

"First time I had set foot in this restaurant. I had come to meet one of my good friends here and hadn't seen her for a while. She had told me that..."

Jaya Soma

"Lovely meal here good service and atmosphere. Definitely worth a try. Lamb, chicken and salad all yummy the Turkish delight was divine. Washed down..."

Girlygirl

"Been here on Wednesday night and it was pretty busy which was a good sign. We had large mezze and fried herby prawns for entree. The mezze was really..."

Tanz

"Really enjoy the deli and the choice of freshly baked treats early morning. The brioche is just so rich. Also very strong coffee. Service good with..."

Fylde

"I haven't been in Ima ( the restaurant ) but I have been in Ima Deli 5 times al least. I go there because they have roast chicken 1/4 or 1/2) that..."

MommyYummy

"The first time I had Ima Deli I ordered the Chicken Noodle Soup - it was massive and comes with great bread. I followed up my meal with a feijoa &..."

Sarah Marie Reynolds

"Really nice atmosphere, had the salted Carmel donut and a flat white, both were lovely. The service is wonderful and is what really makes it stand..."

Simone Halstead

"I went here between meetings the other day and it was lovely. I had a great hot coffee and an amazing cake. The staff were really friendly. Will..."

Fiona M

"One of the many exciting new eateries along the recently cobbled Fort St. Very inviting with its soothing dark interior and spacious layout. Friendly..."

Frank

"Metro put this little cafe on their list for a reason. That's the good flavour. Shakeshuka is impressively delicious. I'd love to try every egg..."

KWH

"I had an absolutely lovely experience at Ima Cuisine, surpassing all my expectations. The restaurant’s ambiance perfectly complements the..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"Came in for lunch during work after walking past many times before. The restuarant has a nice ambience, and the staff were able to accommodate 9 of..."

Karne Steel

"ridiculously good lebanese; family-run but neighborhood restaurant in the heart of the cbd… they had no business being so welcoming to us. side..."

Christina Curtin

"Had the mezze platter along with most of my table, we were brought endless plates of absolutely delicious pickles, breads, falafel, olives, dips, and..."

Charlie

"OMG what a hidden gem in the Auckland dining experience.. Food is par excellence.. Host was courteous and helpful and interiors has been designed to..."

Mohit Gupta

"This place is fantastic !! Some of the best food we have found in this great city. Fresh produce cooked with imagination and love. The hardest..."

Conrad

"Some of the best authentic Middle Eastern food you'll find this part of the world. The owner is an absolutely charming lady too. Well worth multiple..."

Al

"We visited this place for lunch with work mates. The ambience is nice and cosy. The food options are nice, but only a few for vegetarians. The salads..."

Raghav Abbhi

"Had the most beautiful meal here with parents and grandparents. Comfy seating, lovely and friendly space, attentive staff, and the food was..."

Cherie Reid

"Food was sensational! Was our first time here and we went with no expectation to be left blown away by the food, how quick the food came out, the..."

Ariana Stephens

"Really healthy delicious food with thoroughly enjoy the chicken and all the sides that came with it the Atmos were fantastic and excellent..."

Sobia M

Vivace

84/100 (1673 ratings)

Citrus & Pepper Calamari w Chilli Aioli D

Food

Pappardelle w Slow Cooked Spiced Lamb Shoulder & Toasted Almond Pangritata

Parmesan Crumbed Mushrooms w Chilli & Parmesan Aioli

Fish of the Day

Salad

Spaghetti with Chilli Olive Oil & Parsley

Chicken Wrapped in Bacon

Peanut Butter Brownie

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Went here a while back for dinner. The food was really good and well balanced and the portion sizes are good as well. One thing I found a bit..."

Foodaficionado

"Check out the bar before or after dinner, such a nice cosy spot! So many tapas type dishes to choose from, all of them great, get a group together so..."

Nicola Richards

"Lovely restaurant with delicious food! I really enjoyed the prawn pasta and the prosciutto pizza. My only “critique” would be that the pricing is..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Timely service..."

Mahesh Khupse

"I have passed by this place on fort street on many occasions, never realising that this gem was hidden in plain sight!Hands down the best..."

Anchal Naik

"I never knew a place this big and spacious ever existed on High St as most of the establishments here are tiny, little that I realize there can be a..."

Ang Sarap

"We had our small wedding reception lunch at Vivace and it was amazing! Mandy at Vivace helped us plan our event and was very helpful, generous and..."

Seb De Raadt

"Chose this place to celebrate my birthday and overall it was a good experience. They replaced books with booze on the shelves and I think a..."

Yulia

"Went to dinner with a couple of mates and had a great time! Food and staff were amazing. We ordered a whole bunch of food and ate and ate. Thank you..."

Maria Foy

"Hadn’t been to Vivace since they moved. We had the set menu & all food was well made. Really good value - almost too much food. Service was..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Nice front of house staff. AttentiveStarter lamb koftkas. Fragrant matching cucumber base with tomato puree.Main chicken pizza. Ok...."

Mike G.

"I would like to start from the time that I made a booking. Mandy helped me out to have a table for my birthday and they even called a day before to..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"Got a duck risotto and duck fat chips. Both were amazing but risotto was a bit salty, otherwise would have starred. Was scared that the entre size..."

Dumpbum

"Really beautiful interior, all the servers were super friendly and helpful. We made a booking for 10 but had 12 people on the night and they were..."

Emma

"Wow we came here on a quiet Monday night after a very busy day. Our waitress Chantal placed us around the large warm fireplace and made us feel so..."

Karen Faulkner

"Quite a nice place, dark but rather romantic actually with the lighting. Food was good and a dairy free option in an Italian meal is always..."

Dini

"Went here with my sis this Friday... great great service! Our waitress was so lovely and attentive. Had the pollo risotto and the kumara gnocchi with..."

Vic

"Came here on a Wednesday night after a long day at Uni and also got a $50 voucher from a friend. The staff were very friendly and the food service..."

Jason Zhang

"Came here as a group for dinner. The menu has a lot of great stuff to choose from so it was hard to decide, so we will have to come back again. I had..."

Hilary Campbell

"Came here on Saturday before they got busy! It’s a hidden gem on High St and can be easy to miss! But once you reach the top of the stairs you’ll..."

Oksana Zhang

"Party of 5, we came here for an early Friday dinner. We decided on the tapas menu (which I'm not usually keen on at any restaurant because I always..."

Nummynum

"Came here with a grabone voucher. I ordered their specialty kumara gnocchi and a side salad. Both dishes were fantastic. The gnocchi wasn't heavy,..."

Jamez Hill III

"The flavours here are real special. Caramelized onion pizza was great, the base was crispy and the cheese stringy. The pork belly dish was my winner..."

Mocha

"We had our Christmas party here at Vivace and it was fabulous! A fantastic venue that was vast and spacious, there was a bar, outdoor..."

Medium_Rare

"Great work Christmas party here last week. Nice little area to ourselves and great choices on the set menus. Will be back for sure just me and my..."

Lana

"We ate here twice within five days, the first experience better than the second. I like the space a lot, both the balcony seating over happening High..."

Matthew K

"This italian resto in CBD has good food and especially the ambiance. thumbs up 😊🖒🖒Amazing staff who are really nice and accomodating..."

MONICA JOY

"Good set of tapas. Not as creative as some of the more modern and newer restaurants in auckland. Everything is deep fried so not as interesting with..."

Travels4Food

"Just had dessert here ... Loved it!I had the apple crumble cheesecake and my partner had the pear and ginger pudding! Both were lovely ......"

Helen I.

"love the atmosphere, love the good, love the service. both times i've been here i've had the kumara gnocchi and got the small size opposed to the..."

Grace

"It is quite a nice place that is located in the upper levels on High Street. When you go up the stairs you end up in a large open loft with plenty of..."

Benedict Uy

"Walked in here during lunch, lovely atmosphere, great customer service and the food is priced reasonably and tasty.Bacon cream soup (4/5)..."

Julie

"This place is so much bigger than it looks. The service here is great and the good is even better. The fried paella balls are really delicious..."

Dxlche

"The atmosphere at Vivace is really nice, a warm setting with lit fireplace really sets the mood for dinner on a winter night. Food was tasty and..."

Joanna 🌷🍵

"Dined with friends on a week night and this place was heaving. Still we managed to find a table and order tapas which were tasty and came quickly...."

Helen Gyde

"Vivace, I thought is hidden on high street and have passed this many times to actually go next door to the vegetarian restaurant. We were a table of..."

Tupz Malina Hemming

"Walked in off the street on a Thursday night , despite being busy we were seated quickly, and drinks brought out almostImmediately. For our..."

Ariane Nuttall

"Heard good things about this place so I bought a GrabOne and came on a Monday evening. We were the only ones there and so had the pleasure of being..."

Ming

"Have read reviews about this establishment for a while and we were very interested to try it out.Booked the table via their own "booking..."

Patrick Tong

"From memory I got the $60 set menu which started with bread and a spread platter (The pate was amazing), followed by hot tapas which included paprika..."

Bryan Chan

"Hi, we had gone in a group of 8 to celebrate an occasion. What an experience, this is a gem in central Auckland that never ceases to amaze at every..."

Rakesh Sethi

"As a dining destination Vivace has a wide range of options, with spaces designed for large groups along with a very smart main dining room. The..."

Gus

"■ Beautiful decor■ Creative menu■ Tasty food■ On the pricey endThey say first impressions last and they..."

FoodieOodie95

"While the food was fine and wine was ok, the waiter took away the tapas platter while it was still on my plate.Not good at all. Very..."

Saradha Sekhar

"Great service, amazing atmosphere and great food!I am obsessed with the decor of this place during dinner time. The big fire, the retro..."

Winnie Luo

"This is an awesome venue... Lots of different spaces to enjoy - ideal for a function, a group or a couple. It is worth climbing the stairs..."

The Wanderer

"Came here on a weeknight and the place was almost full! I did get a table straightaway though and service all night was faultless. The food was..."

Imelda

"Our waiter was amazing from the minute we entered the restaurant, choosing an out of the way table for us to suit having a pram. The food was..."

Fiona M

"Tucked away up a steep stairway, behind the curtains revealed a bustling venue, full tables seated with a mixture of people all with great Italian..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Vivace is a like a great surprise tucked away under a Christmas tree, this place have great food but most of all they have a baked apple crumble..."

MizC

"Great food with fantastic prices. Love the little taster glasses of wine you can get too!Highly recommend the baked apple crumble cheesecake!..."

Felicitycraft22

"I Went there with my parents and the food was really good especially the steak and the seared scallop risotto though the server wasn't very..."

Luiza Ellaine Hermoso

"Located on high Street, this place is has a somewhat rustic Italian feel with the accompanying satisfying food. The portion sizes are good and the..."

Josh Law

"Love everything of this place including the view, and of course, the food. The surroundings are casual and suitable for either birthday parties or..."

Wang Xiaorui

"I love this place. I've been here before with my mum and we came here for a family dinner. We used a Grabone voucher and ordered almost 8 small and..."

Shanzay

"This is a gem of a place that has really awesome, loveable staff. It's becoming more and more difficult to find staff that know their food inside out..."

Grubking

"I've been to Vivace quite a few times now - work dinners (good banquet menus - always something for everyone), lunches & pre-theatre dinners (very..."

Sian

"Wow, where do I begin... Vivace was simply exquisite, the restaurant is large and can accommodate a lot of people, the style is a little old school..."

Philip Doyle

"We had an amazing dinner for 8 in the private dining area, our first time there as a group, very welcoming team. We were very impressed with our..."

Koka4G

"Loved the selection of tapas and great service we enjoyed on Saturday night. Brilliant dessert as well, highly recommend. Easy to find on High..."

Sarah Parsons

Michelle Chua

"Love the interior here. The restaurant is surprisingly big and spaced out which allows for a very intimate dining experience. I came here with a few..."

Rojas

"A table on the balcony. watching busy high street. excellent service. non intrusive. Plenty on the menu. will be back to try more dishes. kumara..."

Bruce Martin

"The best place to eat in the City! Came here Saturday night with 2 others.This place was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I went with their..."

Tor

"Came here for dinner in a group of 5. We didn't realize how big the place is! It even has its own private dinner room. Love the setting! We were..."

Trin

"We had a phenomenal meal for my sister's birthday tonight. It was our first time there and we were thoroughly impressed with the staff, food and..."

Manic Diner

"Lovely candle lit place for dinnerI guess you can call it another one of those restaurants that sell pasta, steak and pizza - but of those, its..."

Thegreeats

"Lively fun place to chill with friends, great menu and the food is beautifully presented. If you are looking for something exciting order the..."

Nelson Rhodes

"OMG seriously.... this place was perrrrrfect i had just worked 4 x 16 hour days all in row... and i was in desperate need of food attention... only..."

Luxuryloverxxx

"Beautiful Atmosphere , Fantastic Food , Lovely service from waiters , chefs and bar staff 💞🍴🍾 10/10 Have been here twice , Food..."

Kaaaaaailah

"In the heart of the city ... Excellent food. ..good bar... Would love to go again. ...Deserts are also yum ... Highly recommended .. A must go for..."

Pmaroo

"We were thoroughly impressed with the service and the food. I booked for a large group as we were at a conference for the week and needed something..."

Phatnesian

"Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was not what I expected flavour wise- it had a bit of a spice kick- but it was the perfect amount of crispy..."

A

"Food is amazing! We ordered 5 small dishes to share, which was sufficient. Staff were friendly, nice atmosphere. Recommend it for a romantic night..."

Jayne Oates

"The pork belly .. Greasy, oily and fatty but, yummy! We also ordered the smoked duck / seared scallops risotto. Hmm, the duck meat was too dry, will..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Vivace - I like the fireplace and the layout of dining area..The food is good service is always on point.I like their gnocchi and some of..."

FoodLoco

"We were in a booked room for this occasion. Excellent service, environment. Friendly staff. Mains and dessert I ordered very appetising. There is a..."

Tuku

"Amazing service and food!! Had eaten at Vivace with four of my girlfriends for lunch on a Monday with a $100 grabone voucher and tried a wide range..."

Kellie Lee

"One of my absolute faves in Auckland CBD been here so many times and never been disappointed. Lots of seating and some great unique seating options..."

Aimee Young

"The best thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere. As soon as you reach the top of the stairs, you are no longer on Auckland's chilly night time..."

Where.iate

"Had lunch there todayThis has been a long-time favourite of mineHad the Caesar saladQuite superbExcellent service and..."

Glenn Town

"My friend took me here for my birthday and it was just devine. Words cannot do our meals justice.The place is relaxing and has great ambience..."

Sungsam7

"I have been back Vivace a few times already, but the last time my brother tried Beetroot risotto w rocket, walnuts on Vegan venue. It is not as..."

James

"I remember years ago when Vivace was at the top of Vulcan Lane. The space on High Street has character with the high studs. Recommend the..."

Fylde

"This place is stunning. It perfects the trifecta of ambience, food and service.We went to Vivace on Saturday after a show and without a..."

The Food Scribbler

"Vivace was a last minute dinner decision while in the city, and I was very eager to try for myself. We arrived without a booking around quarter to..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"I LOVE this place. Can never find one fault at all! It's very warm, inviting and spacious! staff are very attentive and lovely, food comes out very..."

Holly Grey

"Perfection. I enjoy quality food and can be at times a bit of a critic about underwhelming food. Vivace did not disappoint! It was to the highes of..."

Grace

"I went here with a bunch of friends for another friends 21st. A well decorated space with outdoor eating on a balcony looking over high street,..."

Marina Harding

"My partner and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Vivace to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. The restaurant is in between casual and fine dining as it is..."

Davo & Sarah

"Vivace is my first Italian restaurant I have tried in Auckland. The food here is expectedly delicate and delicious.It is rather windy today, but..."

Shirley Yu

"Amazing ambience here, perfect for a dinner date, with the restaurant next to the bar in the open space. You have to go up some stairs and through..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Hands down the best Italian food in Auckland. Every time I come here the service is fast / polite and the food is always fantastic. Can never fault..."

Fleur Peps

"We had not been to Vivace for a couple of years. Was excellent then and is still excellent. We opted to share a bunch of tapas. The scallops were a..."

Tim Sato-Thompson

"Love this place! Food is gorgeous and service is great. Highly recommend if you want a cool atmosphere. Have been coming here for years and still..."

Angie

"I go to Vivace quite regularly, favourite restaurant to eat at in Auckland. The tapas are fantastic, namely the haloumi and meatballs, the pepperoni..."

Georgia Dale

"Two thumbs up to Vivace for delicious food, yummy cocktails and super awesome service . Myself, my sister and our friend had tapas and drinks on the..."

K-Lee

"Been here a lot now since this is our new favourite. Great layout very big place.always the right temperature also with an outdoor area for smokers,..."

Sinead O\'Connell

"Was bought here by banking clients when I first moved to AKL - first thought as saw the old staircase was that clearly I wasn't seen as an A list..."

Patrick Johnson

"We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Tapas were fantastic as a shared starter. Highly recommend the goats cheese and mozzarella balls and..."

Kay Adams

"Candles Candles and lots of Candles, WOW...love the atmosphere walking up the staircase opening the curtains and your mood will surely change..my..."

Al Kumar

"been here quite a few times. always good food. had a work function in one of their private rooms which was a really nice space. excellent service. ..."

The Guppy

"One of my favorite city centre eateries. Went again recently with a big group . Fantastic food service and atmosphere always packed as a..."

Victoria

"Thoroughly recommend the wine room for small party.Great tapas and well trained staff.Will go..."

Robin Murray-Leslie

"We had a really lovely dinner here, the food was lovely, market fish - not something I would normally order. the wine list is truely amazing and the..."

Ester

"Food is consistently good here, the wait staff are exceptional, they know us and are always friendly, but not intrusive. We love the tapas..."

Tina Ah Chee

"I held a birthday dinner with 14 friends, booking was very smooth, and I was able to ask them how it was to be arranged. The people were always very..."

Bobby Shen

"I've been here so many times and have never been disappointed! Any time I want somewhere NICE to bring someone, especially out of towners. Go..."

Sara

"Very difficult to be disappointed here - consistently excellent and interesting. I've been going here since they were in Vulcan Lane, take all my..."

Louise Young

"Great service and huge airy space makes a great atmosphere.I have been here for drinks and a couple of dinners last year but this time we wanted..."

Lillian

"Went here for dinner before a show at the Civic. Its a great open space, wooden floors and racks of wine everywhere. They have a few private dining..."

Food Dilemma

"We went to Vivace before the film festival and loved it. The tapas were great and the service was even..."

Lyn Woodley

"If you are looking for a great meal, with great service go to Vivace. Being around for decades speaks volumes about the quality and charm of this..."

Allan C

"We went here with a group of 10 adults. None of us could complain about anything. Everyone in the group said we would definitely come back here..."

Darrin Milne

"Had an amazing experience here for a work dinner. The staff was amazing and offered great recommendations for food and drinks. Would highly..."

Dean Campbell

"It was New Year’s Eve…made a very last min dinner plan. We were lucky enough to dine at their bar area which was fantastic 😍🥂 we had a..."

Vea Masila

"We decided to share a few smaller plates and 1 main which was a great idea really nice meatballs, pork, duck fat potatoes, morrocan chicken and the..."

Kiel Reilly

"The food was great. I felt it was a little pricey considering the size of the..."

L Ram

"Loved this place, the tapas portions were very generous and the food was delicious. The waiter was a lovely chap too! Will definitely be..."

victoria lahman

"The staff at Vivace are amazing and there is a whole vegan menu which is great. The attention to detail from the staff was incredible. My dining..."

April Kerslake

"Italian-style cuisine with a NZ twist. The entrees are great for sharing, and there is a nice selection of pastas and risottos. Love the beer on tap,..."

Michela Zanata

"Went here for a nice dinner and was not disappointed. Food were of satisfying portions. The fried squid and fried mushrooms entrees are great...."

Isabelle Tran

Pine House Korean And Japanese Restaurant

"Favorite go to korean restaurants. Order the BBQ flatfish and the Spicy beef soup. The side dishes are..."

Kane Yee

"I always come here with my partner & have never had a bad experience, the meals however have definetly shrunk in size which was quite disappointing..."

Courteney Jones

"We have lived in Birkenhead for 12 years and we have only just discovered this place and what a find! It's not pretentious but the food has been..."

Sandra Nelson

"I love this place 😍😍. The food is always on point and the owners are lovely. When you order a main you get a selection of sides that they top..."

Jennifer Dianne

"A cute little restaurant & one of my favourite places to eat on the North Shore! Great service, good sized portions & free complimentary sides..."

Krystyna

"Have been their regular customer over years, our favorite dishes are beef soup and teriyaki chicken, these two are must order dishes and their cold..."

Tina Huang

"45 dollars for two? No i don't think so. 15 dollar each. Reasonable price and yummy food. My favorite Korean takeaway. Some of food is a..."

Rossa Light

"Haven't been here in a while so we decided to drop in. It's the same we place we remember this to be, mom and pop operation, good food, reasonably..."

Eric Mendez

"Best Korean place I've ever been to the banchan side dishes are amazing and the bibimbap and BBQ beef is amazing! Never found Korean BBQ that has..."

Ella Stewart

"Best Korean I've ever had! Can't seem to find anything to beat it. Have been here so many times will never stop going. Teriyaki chicken, BBQ squid..."

Millyvanilly

"We haven't been here for a while. Nothing has changed, food is still very good. Same couple runs the place. Love the sides they give. This..."

Eric

"Loooooooove the food here!! Korean and Japanese food are my favorite cuisines!! Most times i just go there to eat the side dishes..and leave my main..."

Maata Puutu

"Seriously, if your looking for a good Korean BBQ house definitely stop here. I've been coming here approx seven years and the food has always been..."

Kali

"The owner are very kind. I love the food here especially it's sweet and sour pork. Love the ddokbukki as well. Side dishes are very delicious...."

Marchella Kusono

"We are a regular to this place. It's a nice little restaurant without too much decoration, good for a cheap family meal. The food has always been..."

Diana

"Excellent food so much to choose from never a fail.Been coming here for years you know your going to get the same quality next time as theres..."

Kali Windmill

"My hubby and I are both regular visitors.We are happy about the consistant food quality, qauntity, flavour, service and price. would like to..."

HD

"My first (and definitely not my last) Korean Cuisine dining experience at Pine House Korean Restaurant, Mokaia Rd, Birkenhead. The menu was vast with..."

Artie Ward

"Passing by after attending a business meeting. Decided to give it a try. Second day Auckland under red traffic light. No one dine in the..."

I H

"Good authentic Korean food, been in the area by the same owner for years and it is Owner-operator. Good values and selections from the menu. They..."

J H

"We've been to a few Korean restaurants over the years but this place is the best by far. They serve our favourite side dishes (other Korean places..."

Jess -Francis Bedggood

"I like how we got served a generous helping of side dishes. I ordered the omelet rice, and would have personally wanted the egg on top to be made..."

Arthur’s Mum

"Our first lunch for 2023 just after a hike , good food and friendly service..."

Yuwaraj Balasubramaniam

"Good variety of side dishes. Its also very cozy and homelike. Owners are lovely people and are never stingy about giving refills. I do feel that the..."

Sakki Kaskas

"My favourite restaurant at Birkenhead. Portion is always generous with affordable price, all the dishes that I have tried here are heart-warming and..."

Yee Jun

"Love the beef rib soup and fried chicken..."

Yufei Su

"Cute little homely restaurant with homely food. Ambience is not modern but the food was yummy and good portion size too . And the couple running it..."

Baira Thava

"Lovely little place in the neighbourhood. Side dishes were good..."

Lo Kerry

"Good food and low price，really nice..."

电脑

"By far our favourite Korean bbq restaurant. We are often dining in here and it never fails us. Best kimchi ever ❤️ and beautiful husband and wife..."

jessie corbin

"Delicious and affordable food. Great service. Heaps of side..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"Delicious, authentic.Korean fare. Solid pine slab tables. The spicy squid is top..."

Jimbo Tussock

"Clean environment, friendly staff and lovely Korean cuisine, wanted to try something different away from the normal western cuisine I've always eaten..."

Geoff

Manly Bar & Grill

Eye Fillet & Blue Cheese

Mushroom Risotto Balls

Fish

Macadamia Crusted Lamb Rump

pavlova

Scotch Filled with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Fish platter

Eye Fillet Steak with Pepper

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Serves Alcohol

Street Parking

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Hands down one of the best resteraunts on the coast! Service from the young guy tonight was outstanding. Service with a smile! Outstanding cocktails,..."

Tiffany W

"In Auckland for work trip, wanted a substantial meal and certainly received it from manly bar and grill. I didn’t dine in was an Uber meal option...."

david lee

"Best pizza we've had on the coast actually best food in general would have drunk alot more if the service was a bit quicker but the guy was also..."

Kawaii Goku

"Let me not kid you. These are some of best pizzas I have had in years. Whoever you are pizza chef you are doing an amazing job the dough is perfect...."

Corey Horn

"Finally got round to trying out Manly Bar & Grill tonight. The staff were very welcoming and Harry looked after us well - making sure we were never..."

Fiona Fox

"We had a wonderful evening with our food-steaks and calamari very delicious The service from our two servers was top notch and friendly Hopefully..."

P T

"They make their own pizza bases, and don't put on too much cheese, so you can taste the flavours of all the toppings. The ribs are done really well,..."

Lili Mann

"Nice place the food is very good service is very..."

Prem Singh

"An overall awesome experience! Very kind server's and very accommodating. Not to mention the decor really matches the 'coast' aesthetic. Would go..."

arlo ('lo)

"Best meal I’ve had in so long !!! Great value for money, could not fault the food, great service - friendly staff & food came out quickly. Keep up..."

Destiny O'Connor

"Had quite a big group and the staff was wonderful they couldn't of done anything more for us would absolute recommend. We were all happy with every..."

Lynette Watson

"Service is extremely great, staff are also very friendly & food also comes out quickly. Especially loved the Chia butter bread & their wood fire..."

Kos Killer

"The food is really lovely and the atmosphere is really calm not. But the time for the food to get here is horrendous but definitely worth the wait. I..."

Logan Tatton

"You have to eat here. Staff are amazing, food yummy. I always have the scotch fillet with mushroom sauce and a Pinot Noir. The best on the coast put..."

Stephen Gerard

"Excellent food and customer service at this recently revitalized and refreshed local favourite. Definitely eat..."

Ann Simpson

"So amazing! Asked for something little for mine and my partner’s anniversary and they definitely did good..."

Jessie Stone

"One of the best restaurants on the coast, pays to make a reservation here. The food is outstanding, you won't be disappointed..."

Amanda Holt

"Had a great time with family staff friendly food good reccomend..."

Tony Francis

"My mother placed a booking for 5 the night before fathers day. When we turned up there had be a problem with the booking and I think we left to too..."

holly keogh

Craft Kitchen

"We had an amazing breakfast at this beautiful cafe this morning! The service was exceptional and the food was incredible! Highly recommend! Thanks..."

Jasmine Webber

"Liam is awesome and the place had a great view from..."

Rocky Gershenovich Gold

"We have been loving this little local cafe in Auckland and getting our coffee here every day for the last week while on holiday. Highly recommended...."

Jennifer Tutty

"Best UberEATS option by a landslide. I feel quite spoiled by my regular Craft Kitchen delivery, especially the sneaky paleo cookies! Thanks for..."

Polly Hammond

"Fantastic Coconut Pancakes! Great atmosphere and delicious food. We all had something different and everyone went away vowing to return soon! Highly..."

Jill Farrimond

"perfect coffee and excellent range of grain free baking... nice..."

Vanessa Scott

"Thank you for the lovely coffee this morning, it hit the spot. I'll totally be back and bringing others..."

Eve Dombroski

"The restaurant has a great menu. Staff are really friendly. Love that it is dietary friendly.Food: 4/5 - coffee wasn't great and the whites of..."

Dini

"Very very delicious food. Eggs bene is beautiful and hollandaise is perfect. Love the presentation also the pulled beef is bang on. Coffee is just..."

FoodiesTable

"Good attentive staff, pleasant seating arrangement and really good food and coffee. Fantastic dumplings with amazing souces. The burger was saucy..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"Staff/service: 4/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 4/5My first visit to craft kitchen. I ordered the paleo gnocchi($20), it was made out..."

SM

"Excellent coffee: flavourful with no burnt taste. Pleasant, seating arrangement and atmosphere. Good attentive staff with initiative. Brilliant food..."

Steven Lawson

"Cute little cafe with very friendly staff. The food tastes amazing and the serving portion is bigger than your average Ponsonby cafe. The coffee was..."

Mk

"Simply delicious fresh QUALITY food. Quirky vibe, good service and reasonable prices. Gnocchi and eggs benedict were both delicious. Mains start at..."

Miss T

"Great cute cafe, just on the traffic lights and open early. I think the highlight here is GF , pale and organic options more than other cafes. Food..."

I'm Hungry

"Small and beautiful cafe on the corner of K'Road and Ponsonby lights. Friendly staff, nice food and good coffee - definitely worth a visit if you are..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Popped in here to try a healthy breakfast version!.... Service was friendly although we didn't get offered any water after taking our breakfast..."

Donna&Shane

"Been doing this stupid thing called junk free June - WHY!I have been told of this place due to its Paleo selection so I tried the savoury..."

Alwayseating

"One of my all time favourite cafés: on top of serving the best coffee, in my opinion, in Auckland, they ceaselessly impress by mastering the..."

Heck Me I’m Hungry

"We were impressed with this cafe the coffee is good and the bbq meal we had was superb! Service was good from one staff and a bit crap from the other..."

Max

"I'm working close by so I choose here to have lunch today. It's bit of pricy, I believe you can get double size food anywhere else with the same..."

Flora

"Popped in here after yoga for a quick breaky and was pleasantly surprised. This super cute cafe had a great range of healthy and even paleo eats. I..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I like this place. The paleo cookies are fantastic, the coffee is very good and the menu is interesting. It's pricy, but this reflects the..."

Paul Evans

"I went here on Sunday afternoon, just before closing. All I can say is the staff are absolutely awesome, down to earth people! You guys were utterly..."

Hanna Kose

"I always wanted to visit this place.They have organic/ paleo main, as I am not paleo but I enjoyed so much! Considered myself into paleo..."

Ririchan

"We had brunch @ CK this morning and really enjoyed it. Ck's in a small space and we started off sitting outside but then were lucky enough to score a..."

Vitale Eti

"we had lunch here the other and was good. the asian girl dont seem to friendly but good food and good coffie here. will be heading back..."

Chops

"One of my favourite coffee places in town, and the food is just as good. Lots of variety and all crafted with care and extra consideration to the..."

Helen Steemson

"Dropped into the Craft Kitchen by chance as we were in the area and were looking for somewhere to get a coffee and a cake, we ordered two coffees and..."

David Thompson

"I am seriously addicted to Crafts sandwiches! Bread made on the premises, gorgeous fillings (you have to have them toasted) perfection! Treats are..."

Jenny Aitken

"Finally! A place where we don't have to ask for "x carby thing to be substituted with something else".My wife and I eat a very low carb..."

Alexander Valentine

"We were in the area so we came to Craft Kitchen on Friday morning for a coffee and a bite to eat. The space is small but sunny and the decor is..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I'm a fan of organic or free range food where and when possible. The breakfasts we've had at this cafe in recent weeks, have been excellent and soo..."

S B

"This place has food that is really sustaining. Coffee and a savoury scone and I'm good until late lunch. The service is much improved from a slow..."

Rowena Yalland

"Amazing food. Huge paleo selection, best I've seen in Auckland. Great coffee. Friendly staff. I will be back to try the awesome looking cabinet..."

ClareNicole

"My first visit today and I'm so happy I'll be back as soon as I can....must try those wholegrain pancakes! Superior coffee (I had 2), extremely..."

Nancy Drysdale

"Love this place! Incredible baking, delicious coffee, lovely friendly atmosphere and the best bacon EVER – seriously. Nearly everything..."

Ellie

Chapati Indian Restaurant

84/100 (1110 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"1/ Been a while since we’ve been here for dinner, but standards are still high, a very enjoyable inexpensive dinner for 2. 2/ Another enjoyable..."

cee doubleyou

"Nice Indian restaurant in the West Auckland. Great food and great service. Has got a special lunch menu too. Has good parking too. Recommended if you..."

Ajay Bhatia

"Loved the buffet lovely young waitress came to tell me that there was more servings of a particular dish I wanted to try and they had run out..."

Jayne Hillam

"Food and service is amazing. Atmosphere is ever pleasing and the staff always seem to be in a jolly mood with a big smile on their..."

Nehal shankaran

"Yummy was told by Friends it was a great place for Indian cuisine. Mmm very true, lovely atmosphere, great helpful staff. And the food was top..."

Dennis Rawiri

"This has been my favourite Indian restaurant for about 25 years and while it has changed ownership and staff a few times during that period, the..."

Gordon King

"Great food at a reasonable price and very attentive service. Will be back..."

Ian Bland

"One of the best butterchickens I've ever had. Bursting with flavour... Naan was beautifully soft. Good staff. Licensed bar ..."

Steven Bull

"Simply the best. Have been going 10+years and nothing beats the quality of food and..."

Dee Clifford

"Have been coming here for many years on and off when in the area. I absolutely love the authentic Indian food here, servings are plenty and staff are..."

Lolini

"So nice to be able to eat out after all the COVID-19 disruptions. One of our fave Indian restaurants in West Auckland. Great service, delicious..."

J N

"Delicious food and the best service in West Auckland, keep it up..."

Julishka Prakash

Free off-street parking

"Nice and Friendly staff, and food was delicious. The food is a Traditional Turkish style and inside the cafe was very cool and cultural. I will be..."

ShloShippa

"Me and my partner were looking for something different to eat. We ordered green salad, latte, borek which is their speciality foods and also baklava...."

Almila

"Sometimes when your wife asks you to pick a nice place for brunch it can be one of the hardest decisions for a man. It can be a hit or a miss...."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"Nice tasty fresh food, this is a Family owned and operated cafe with a warm welcoming touch - i had the breakfast below - lovely fresh salad ,..."

Toby Marris

"Just moved into the neighborhood, love this place! Quiet, peaceful and delicious looking food. Tried the chocolate cake: yum! Had the bloom tea and..."

Marion Thompson

"I m a world traveler and a foodie..to be honest Mr.Hasan’s coffee was a real elite taste.and boreks.there are interesting ingredients,like sun..."

Omer Cebeci

"Excellent coffee. Sorry did not have time to take photo for the cake I could not resist..."

Ibrahim Zaila

"Great coffee and really interesting breakfast options! Worth a..."

Diranne Lee-Renwick

"Friendly staff and great Turkish design, I really enjoy the flatwhite with the chocolate mudcake..."

Khalid Attas

"Even if you only have one coffee per day, make sure it’s from here. I couldn’t rate this place any higher! The service is always 11/10, the..."

David Williams

"The best company. Community focused Cafe with the best coffee in the region serving Laffare and Turkish focused food which is delicious, they are..."

J

"Simple fare, relatively small range of food choices but fresh, well prepared and well priced. I have never been to Turkey but this seemed authentic...."

Rob Clarke

"I love this little place. A lovely family own this business and you can tell that they out their heart and soul into it. Delicious food and coffee..."

Ay Gee

"Really good coffee!!! Nice and friendly owners:) Relaxed cosy atmosphere, quiet, off the road location. Has a really nice selection of kids..."

Ana K

Cafe Abyssinia

"Stated couple price seems high, I'd place it more like $35ish but then I/ we don't eat as much as some. Had spent some daytimes here while working..."

Hot_pans

"Lovely service, what an wonderful experience! Best to share unless you are able to manage one plate on your own. We tried Doro Wat, Prawns in mild..."

Audrey Tan-Atkinson

"Authentic, delicious. We spent a couple of weeks in Ethiopia in 2016 and always hunt it out now wherever we go. We came here a year ago and it was..."

Jonathan Chen

"There are not many Ethiopian food places in Auckland so this was definitely something I wanted to try out! Went for the first item on the menu- a..."

Michael Ranjitsingh

"This place is amazing on so many levels. Firstly, Ethiopian cuisine is delicious. I have spent a month travelling from bottom to top of the country..."

Phill Dromgool

"Honestly one of my favourite places to eat in Auckland not just because of its uniqueness but also of how delicious their food is. Cafe Abyssinia I..."

Locavore

"Had a great family meal today, we ordered Doro wot, Kai sega wot and Menchit abish, they are served on top of the traditional fermented bread..."

Cesar Luis

"Kicking myself for not getting enough photos, but it looked too good not to devour immediately!My boyfriend took me to this lovely little..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Loved the whole experience . Food was fantastic, atmosphere was lovely, waiter was very nice. Overall everything was lovely. I would definitely come..."

Antoinette Drodrolagi-Masame

"This place is absolute bliss if you like flavor in your food! Pretty sure this is the only Ethiopian place with authentic food around in Auckland...."

Nidhi Ojha

"First time trying Ethiopian food and I loved it! Lady at the counter was very friendly and attentive. Restaurant is covered in beautiful Ethiopian..."

Payal

"We were in the area and trying to explore something new. Found this Ethiopian gem, and thought we'd give it a try. Food is good and the service is..."

Fra Lowe

"I absolutely love Cafe Abyssinia! The food is delicious and staff are really lovely. I have probably been five times already and have not had..."

Catalina Vercelli

"Great experience!! It was a definitely new experience for us and it was enjoyable, we loved meat dishes it rich sauces full of flavor, we enjoyed the..."

Veronika

"I was very excited to get a chance to visit Cafe Abyssinia last night - Ethiopian food is one I haven't tried in Auckland except at the Auckland..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"I had suffered a dilemma when I came here. I had to choices on which Hot Chocolate to buy, do I get the Ordinary Hot Chocolate or do I get the Hot..."

Tavita Milford

"A lovely and quint cafe in Mt Roskill. A great way to take a date or have a quiet family coffee served with authentic Ethiopian Food! Had their..."

Eat Nom Bliss

"This place is fantastic. The food is very different than what you usually eat and the way you will eat. One should try it when in the area...."

Gawan Bakshi

"Awesome authentic Ethiopian food, I would have happily paid so much more for our meal, can't wait to go back! Would have loved a beer or two and..."

Britt Mann

"Absolutely adore this place. The food is authentic and true to flavours from Ethiopia. The atmosphere is calm and the service is excellent...."

Yenegh Badimayalew

"This cafe is found in a small shopping centre and there is free 2-hr parking just across the street. Husband and I went for lunch on a..."

Alana

"At first I wasn't a huge fan of Cafe Abyssinia but after visiting three times I can now say that I love it. I think it just took me a couple of tries..."

Rebecca Smith

"Always wanted to try an Ethiopian restaurant after reading Cutting for Stone. Ordered Doro Wot (asked for it to be made spicy). It comes with one and..."

Sambhav

"Brought my son here for lunch, our last Ethiopian meal was a few years back in London. We ordered the doro wot (chicken marinated in lime juice and..."

Kerryj

"Cafe Abyssinia is a really enjoyable place - it's healthy, quiet and very reasonably priced. We tried a range of different stews recommended by the..."

Emily Bell

"An A for atmosphere, the ethnically original decor and furniture, its quite a signature item. On our first visit to this unique dining experience..."

Lvgdfd

"Came here with my girlfriend. The waitress was super friendly. We were a little out of our depth not knowing what anything on the menu was. The large..."

Josh Law

"The food was really good here. Tried Ethiopian food for the first time it was tasty. Ordered lamb beef and chicken dishes. The fermented pancake..."

Debin Sabu

"We went here for lunch and the place was fairly quiet. We ordered the doro wot (chicken) and kai sega wot (beef cubes) which were both served on a..."

Eclectic_foodie

"Very authentic taste. Even though the Enjera isn't made with 100% teff and is a little heavier, it has the delicious slightly unleavened..."

Brandt.sj

"I had never tried Ethiopian food before so I was excited to try this place. Unfortunately I did not enjoy the traditional Injera pancakes they serve..."

Charlene Weaver

"Kitfo (Beef tartare - Ethiopian style) and Doro Wot (chicken dish) eaten with enjira is absolutely sensational. As authentic as you can get and..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"We were at Cafe Abyssinia in January, but I did not get around to writing a review. However, the food was so good like it used to be in..."

ChengMetz

"Don't be fooled by the fact this is hidden away at the back of a shopping complex in Mt Roskill. Be happy that it is there! So first let me say this..."

Ruby Jilani

"Really authentic food, the owners are always friendly and warm. It's a little slow getting food out but always worth the wait. Really like this place..."

Sean Appleby

"i always wanted to try the food and the ambient of this place. Food was really different and i enjoyed the food,the service could be..."

Asif Rahman

"Love the food here. Clean authentic and great flavours! Ethiopian food is delicious. I would go here at least once a month and enjoy the food every..."

Ten

"We love this place! Had a birthday party here...the owner / staff were very accommodating. Great food. Not easy to find anything like this in NZ, so..."

Brian Michel

"I have been meaning to visit Cafe Abyssinia for quite some time now, and finally made it there on Friday. Three of us went together, which mean that..."

Rosie Herald

"A good place to start trying something new. Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine in the heart of central auckland! And the plates are for sharing.Go with..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"It wouldn't be an exaggeration if I said that dining in Cafe Abyssinia was the most unique dining experience I had ever encountered. Please..."

Jannyannyanice

"Been here a couple of times. Good food, definitely something new and different.Paid about 40$ for two people, two mains and a juice.To..."

Kenji

"Omg we always get the vegetarian meal between two people which is 4 different types of vegetarian curry/stew on enjira bread, and that special coffee..."

Doug Funnie

"I went there for lunch yesterday with my son. We enjoyed the food, specially the sour dough flat bread. I have never eaten it before. It had a..."

Siromi Ansell

"LOVE this place. I will be back again with friends for sure.The service was really polite and the food was explained well to us, along with..."

Fleur Peps

"We dine here quite regularly and every time it has been a pleasant experience. The food is delicious and the dining experience is unique. The staff..."

Kat

"Delicious food and enjera (bread) and courteous staff. Have been here a few times and tried different dishes. Can't work out why the food takes a..."

Ida March

"Great place and great service.Really lovely atmosphere and enjoyed eating something completely new to me!The service was great..."

Frances M

"I honestly had to make an account on here just to give Café Abysinnia an amazing review.Everything was amazing right down to the hot..."

Chris Robertson

"We stumbled across this place today when we were out exploring Mt Roskill. The food certainly looks interesting. And they know how to make..."

Walksinauckland.com

"Such an interesting place to dine at. Food was delicious and staff were very helpful. They took their time explaining each dish to us and..."

Carol

"Authentic & very delicious. Staff were friendly and very helpful in explaining and recommending each dish to us (as first timers). We ordered..."

Jay Doubleu

"This is a cuisine with which I am quite familiar, and I was extremely impressed. The beef with berbere sauce was excellent, the vegetarian combo was..."

Jamie Blackman

"We tried two dishes off the small but interesting menu. A spicy chicken (on the bone) stew and a slow cooked cabbage and carrot mixture. These came..."

Emma H

"Dare to be different, get out of your comfort zone and try Cafe Abyssinia, New Zealand's first and only Ethiopian restaurant.Located in the..."

Auckland Food Tours

"I'd read about Cafe Abyssinia and was very curious about trying the place out. I've only ever been to one other Ethiopian place before, in London,..."

Kate W

"If you're looking for something different to your usual Thai, Japanese, Indian Chinese rotation of eating out, check out Auckland's first Ethiopian..."

Cheap Eats

"Yes, you read that right. Ethiopian food has arrived in Auckland. Café Abyssinia opened its doors several months ago and you could hear the..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Incredibly tasty food. We got there early in January and there was nobody around. Still, the food was great. We had driven from the North Shore..."

Sean DSouza

"What a lovely little place located at the end of an arcade with parking at the back. Lovely staff serving up beautiful clean yummy food. My wife and..."

Mark Atkinson

"Enjoyable particularly if you're looking for something a bit different to a heavy Indian or European dish. All main dishes are served on an injera..."

luke oldfield

"Awesome experience! It looks like curry but tastes different. The "bread" was also awesome. Not expansive at all and everybody was full and..."

Matheus Beresford

"Cafe abyssinia is simply home of delicious spicy Ethiopian foods! The food and organic ethiopian coffee , are yummy! If you want to try spicy..."

Habesha Zena

"Good food, reasonably priced, and given its the only one of its kind in Auckland (as far as I know), it's an experience for those who are not used to..."

Danidu Wijekoon

"If you haven't tried the only Ethiopian restaurant in Auckland, get yourself here, now. It's so different to anything else I've had before, it's..."

Felix Lee

"Delicious! We ordered the vegetarian platter for 2 and it was amazing..."

Chloe Hill

"Ridiculously good Ethiopian food. The injera is divine and I can not over recommend the meat and vegetarian..."

Nikola Batinica

"Loved it. Food was awesome and the atmosphere was good too. Will definitely be back..."

Penny Dobbin

Melba Hillsborough

House Smoked Salmon Croquette Benedict

Coffee

House Potato Croquette

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

"Definitely the best 🌟!! Had lunch today and service was on point. Ambience 5🌟 food was HOT and island breeze was fresh n chill. Recommend - A..."

John Wick

"I saw this place already sooner and I wanted to visit it. The atmosphere inside is very lovely, nice and relaxing. Staff is nice and coffee is good...."

Michal Hlavac

"Being a regular customer of Melba Hillsborough I would like to give a review today. Well, Amazing atmosphere, good coffee, what a hospitality and..."

Agastya Nz

"We had one croquette Benedict(porkbelly), a breakfast burger and two angus beef burgers. Breakfast burger was the best out of them for me. Coffee was..."

Jim

"Very nice place to chill and have a cup of coffee. I loved their Beef Cheek, it is super tender. The other day I tried their Melba’s breakfast, it..."

Tong K

"The coffee was great! The food was okay. I found the lamb tacos to be a bit bland, and the meat itself was very hard and chewy, not as tender as i..."

Amrit Kaur

"Outstanding meal here! I'm sad I didn't take a photo but the food arrived and I dug in immediately 😄 3 of us ordered the salmon hash (hope that's..."

Cate McCallum

"Went for lunch with some friends after playing some dodgeball nearby. Lots of selection and some nice outdoor seating (indoor looked pretty cozy as..."

Michael Davidson

"Got greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. They were very attentive while I waited for my guest. Food was good and drinks were..."

Odette Sassman

"Quick service, YUMM ! Food. Great coffee . The staff is really what has me coming back. ❣️ Highly recommend for all Coffee..."

Ankita Pundir

"I SWEAR THE FOOD AT THIS CAFE IS AMAZING, particularly the salads. Portion size is worth the money unlike other cafes The scenery is gorgeous also...."

Dr. Vanisi Prescott

"Have been to Melba on many occasions and have enjoyed their great coffee and good food. The last time I went, I ordered their seafood chowder which I..."

Jenny Edgington

"Glad that I've found this dinner in my neighborhood. Exceptional location with a big parking in the back. Great food, friendly hospitality,..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Halal breakfast and lunch. All dishes were delicious and coffee as well. I Had good time there with..."

Nasiah Haider

"My favourite coffee! The hills chicken waffles are absolutely delish and the atmosphere too is lovely. Highly..."

crest fallen (crestfallen)

"The food here was amazing and so were the drinks! I had the French toast and it was to die for. Amazing presentation and the portion sizes were..."

kiki

"Service outstanding! Great coffee, love the new winter menu!!! We had no power at home, and freezing. Melba was warm very hospitable, filled up hot..."

Jo Wylie

"We came here for brunch. It was easy to find parking and a table, and staff were friendly and efficient. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked and..."

June C

Big Sur

Free Range Eggs on Sourdough

Courgetti and Mushroom Stroganoff

Chicken and Mushroom Vegan Pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food to die for. I was blown away by the courgettii - totally inspired. The rich tomato flavour of the sauce, hints of hidden herbs, the gorgeous..."

Bev Steward

"Just had lunch here - shared the Portobello Benedict, Courgetti and Kimchi Bowl, between 3 people. Delicious hearty food and also good coffee. Loved..."

Alice Chao

"My absolute favourite café in Auckland. Beautiful food, wonderful service, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Everyone feels so welcome and relaxed.What..."

Lexie Sandano

"Was here with the wify and out 7 month old. We loved the food it was great. Oh the food came out fast too even tho they were busy, two thumbs up. I..."

Quang Choi

"Solid place to go to . Enjoyed my meal. Shot bro. You gotta try this place out if you havent..."

Eugene Take

"Great venue for Sunday breakfast. Staff very happy. Customers very happy. Good menu and lots of choice. Will be coming..."

Bernard Mccrea

"Food is so tasty and big portions! Come hungry for great coffee, atmosphere (outdoor seating) and food! Had the courgetti, Banh xeo and portobello..."

Sarah Tang

"Love this place.... great food n really good..."

Michael Kuoy

"good food, value for money staff very..."

Linda Tan

"Great service. Lovely outdoor seating for a beautiful sunny day. Great..."

Linh To

"Most delicious breakfast we have had in a long time. Fantastic coffee and great service...."

Vicki Donoghue

"Amazing food. Absolutely loved it and will definitely be back..."

Jennifer Morgan

"Best berry smoothie i have ever had.... And i have had many both in N Z and..."

Jacq Bell-Walsh

"Delicious food and great service. Owner Elliot made it for..."

Claire Smith

"Hot cakes were super, as was the mushroom Benedict. Lovely outside..."

Karen Ashton

"The coffee was superb. Listening to the beach boys. A+ would trade..."

Steven Huf

"We really enjoyed our brunch at big sur, good coffee, very friendly service. I had the fried umpa which was really tasty and different, I added a..."

Bryony Nixon

"It's the third time we came and loved this place. It has options for everyone including Vegan and Gluten-free. It's a lovely vegetarian cafe. We have..."

Camila Gallo

"Staff/service: 4/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 3.5/5We decided to give it a try with since we have the Zomato gold. Both me and my..."

SM

"I love this place! Best coffee, great food and super friendly staff. I usually go there with my baby, they have a good changing table and we always..."

Cris Serrano Rueda

"Had the fried upma and mushroom stroganoff, both were amazing. Great healthy and vegan options and friendly service. Love the sunny courtyard out..."

James Parsons

"Just popped in for a meal while working in the area, I had coffee, french stroggy and an orange and date scone, everything was perfect, pleasant..."

Ralph Jameson

"Service is always warm and welcoming at Big Sur. The courtyard is sunny and private and it's tough choosing which meal to order as they all sound..."

Marc

"Great food and coffee! New fave place !..."

MCP

"Amazing local cafe, delicious food and coffee and the staff are so friendly! The scrambled eggs with seeded toast followed by the cheese and bacon..."

C Hughes

"Lovely vegetarian cafe with some interesting items on the menu. I had the crepes which are also gluten free, would recommend for sure, it’s always..."

Julia Louise

"Pretty good variety of vegan and vegetarian food. Prices are normal pricing for a cafe, but the muffins and etc on the stands at counter are over..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"Great food and great service, all staff members are friendly and the food from the kitchen is great! The cafe is clean and looks great as well! Would..."

Sam MacFarlane

"This place give me the ..."Oh yessss" feel.Plenty of seats both inside and outside. The interior deco look nice, calm and relaxing. ..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Amazing experience. We tried Fried Umpa, Courgetti and Buckwheat pancake and it was absolutely stunning! So nice to have such fresh and unique..."

Guvna

"First things first, the service we received at our first visit to Big Sur this morning was brilliant. The food was good, standard cafe..."

Gem McLeod

"At first I was skeptical that it's purely a vegetarian cafe. But the dishes turned out really delicious. I tried the portobello Benedict. Will be..."

Benjamin Kwekers

"I am a regular at Big Sur and Elliot and the team there run a great Cafe. Coffee is supreme coffee; it is one of the best coffee spots in AKL and..."

James

"Beautiful vegetarian cafe- I didn't even realise it was vegetarian until looking at the menu so was a pleasant surprise. The coffee is also great,..."

A

"Came by early Friday morning for a pre-work breakfast treat. Was amazed by the beautiful decor and neatly placed bookshelf. We looked through the..."

ShoRt

"I really like this place as it provides an vegetarian alternative to Kokako in Grey Lynn. I enjoyed the Upma. It was very well seasoned; tasty and..."

Emily Bell

"The dishes are absolutely delish and wholesome and the different components work well together. Case in point: the Fried Upma fritters. The Kasundi..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Came last Saturday, ordered fried chicken brioche and the mixed berries bagel. The fried chicken was very juicy and tasty. Highly recommended for all..."

ZHENGQI WANG

"Monday afternoon bite. Really lovely staff and a cosy cafe. This is great for dogs. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. They have an indoor and outdoor..."

Bianca T

"Such a beautiful little shop! delicious big breakfast with my taste coffee ☕️,very friendly staff. Highly recommended to..."

Anna Q

"It is lovely cafe. The food very nice and coffee is..."

LI FENG

"Super yummy vegan options and SUPER kind and welcoming staff ❤️..."

Hannah Adele

"Very nice staff and gooood food, yummy and delicious 😋 coffee is nice as well~~ really worth to go and have a..."

Qiannan TANG

"Ordered salmon Benedict and it was absolutely delicious. Good portion and it’s fairly priced. I am very pleased that they have more options now as..."

Carly Q

"Important info about Big Sur is the menu is no longer exclusively vegetarian / vegan. They evidently re-opened a few days ago with a..."

Kim Walbridge

"What a nice wee spot, with a courtyard out back. Delicious coffee. I had the corn fritters with a side of bacon.. and really enjoyed..."

Merrin Gemmell

"Great, moderately priced, healthy and vegetarian fare with friendly service and terrific coffee. A really good spot for a brunch that's a little bit..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Amazing Food and Fabulous Service: This place is must visit for ones who like vegan or vegetarian food. I am thrilled by the food I had there and..."

S Sihag

"This is my new favourite cafe. The owners are so nice and the food is absolutely 5 out of 5. Every time I come, it never disappoints. I stopped in..."

K Ryan

"Excellent coffee and service here. I always get given a small cake with..."

Bojan Krtolica

"Unassuming and awesome, this little cafe is a hidden gem in Grey Lynn serving the best Supreme coffee, limited but well catered counter food and what..."

Mullies

"Really enjoyed the vegan steak and mushroom pie! Very fresh. Also appreciated the quiet space out the back where we could catch up with old friends..."

Lydia Cole

Barcelona Bar Tapas & Wines

Le Vietnamese Kitchen

83/100 (1564 ratings)

Mango Sago and Black Rice Pudding

Curry

Kaffa Lime Chicken

Prawns

Fried Squid with Chilli Mayonnaise

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited last Thursday for dinner. The food was excellent and so were the cocktails. I would highly recommend everything I tried which was the shaking..."

Holly

"Delicious food, enjoyed the fresh spring rolls, twice cooked pork belly (this is a must!!) and beef pho bowl. Authentic and delightful flavours...."

Mikaela Jade

"Really delicious food! Great Vietnamese flavours with a fusion twist. Best to order plates to share! Pork belly is just as good as Mekong Baby and..."

Melissaf.xx

"The kaffir lime chicken was the most delicious dish- flavours very fresh and chicken extremely tender. Serving size was good. Coconut prawns were..."

June Robinson

"Came here due to friend’s recommendation. Food was delicious. Not your typical Vietnamese food. The coconut shrimp was pretty good, you got four..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"The food and drinks great and service superb. Best picks spiced tofu, duck salad, calamari, twice cooked pork belly (will order this first, next..."

Bubut

"Loved the atmosphere and food here. Got the pork belly, goat shoulder curry and five spice chicken. In the order from best tasting to least. Pork..."

J Eats

"Amazing food! Cannot rate it enough!Wasn’t expecting much when we got here but I left a happy lady! Service was prompt, staff..."

Saasha

"Wandering around Ponsonby looking for a dessert place. We ended up coming here to try theirs. We tried the caramelised mango sago as well as the..."

Benedict Uy

"Fantastic food! There were so many glorious, fresh, vibrant flavours done to perfection. There were also many interesting options as well as a good..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"I love the cosiness of this place. Prompt and friendly service. We ordered skewers, Ha Noi noodle, market fish and fried noodle. The skewers were..."

Quinn Mai

"Excellent food, excellent variety and perfect for shared lunches. We ordered side plates of crispy coconut prawns and Hanoi-style pork belly and a..."

Sandy Austin

"This place is really nice, the front is a bit quieter than the back and probably better fit for a date night. Staff are friendly, food is quite good...."

Dini

"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants! The food is always good and fresh. The restaurant is located opposite Ponsonby central so if..."

Jenny Da

"Had dinner at Le Vietnamese Kitchen the other night with my friends to celebrate one my friend's birthday. Everyone had an awesome time.. food was..."

Celani Atienza

"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants. Food is always yummy with good portions. Ambience is great. Staff are always friendly. I would recommend..."

Ari Kim

"The chicken and prawn dumplings were delightful, especially with that sauce, damn I ate everything dipped in that.The pawpaw salad and the..."

Mcm

"Another excellent Vietnamese cuisine restaurant. Perfect place for a Saturdate 😊We ordered the famous pho Angus beef, sticky pork &..."

Liza Cosme

"Had a group of 15 and although the banquet looked good and would have been perfect there was the option of a la carte. All of the wait staff did a..."

Birdman

"Venue and service nothing less than what you'd expect from Ponsonby - very good. Prices were reasonable, beef pho, pork belly and green veges were..."

RVEH

"The first time I had the twice cooked pork belly here it was incredible; crispy on the outside and melting on the inside, the second time the pork..."

Wei

"Amazing food! Each bite is so flavoursome and all of the ingredients are so fresh. Would recommend the vegan spring rolls and shaking beef with rice...."

Hannah Maria Tomlinson

"We ordered the Kaffir Lime Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Papaya Salad and Pork Ribs from the Small plates menu. The food was good...."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"Really FRESH and FRAGRANT spices and flavours! Ordered: fresh and deep fried spring rolls, fish of the day and Mekong chicken curry. The fresh spring..."

Try_something_new

"Twice cooked pork belly yummmmmmmmm!!!Oh the cocktail was gooooood too. We are just about to have dessert let’s see what’s going to..."

Morro Qiu (Zomato Gold 20% Off Code: MORR5454)

"Went here with my partner, had the spring rolls platter and two mains, specifically the platter was deliscious and mains were good to follow. A good..."

ChefAMG

"Visited this establishment several times really enjoyed the squid, should have ordered two, tender and slightly crunchy, yum, tried the pho which i..."

Glenn Evans

"We had the rice paper rolls, pork belly, kaffir chicken and the pho. The sauces with each dish were fabulous and really individual. The food was so..."

Michelle M

"Vietnamese Kitchen is sort of fusion (or rather unauthentic Vietnamese) food. Beef tartare was not available on the day. Fresh spring rolls were..."

STRADS

"We ordered the Hanoi Style Pork Belly, Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Crispy Half Duck, Duck Lychee Salad, Goat Curry and Shaking Beef. The Hanoi..."

Oksana Zhang

"Been twice. The food is inconsistent between visits. First visit was exceptional. Socond visit was not as nice but chose a different set of dishes so..."

Brian Bonniface

"Amazing taste with great presentation. Went here 3 days ago and all three of us were impressed with the dishes we had. Especially the..."

Shazza

"Nice n quiet place n I really loved the passion fruit mojito n coconut prawns. food has been presented amazing, I should give higher scores but I am..."

Jaleh

"Ordered: Mango beef saladFood: 4.9/5Service: 11/5! Amazing staff. One went above board to make a special egg coffee requested by my friend..."

Edith

"Great spot on Ponsonby Road - the Kaffir chicken is what keeps me going back! The Rice paper rolls are all great too. The Small plates are great..."

Ziggyscratch

"Le Vietnamese kitchen is my fav place ATM, I took a few friends visiting over from Sydney here and not one bad word was said.I always come..."

Harrison Davidson

"Vietnam and France have always had a strong relationship and French flavours and techniques have influenced Vietnamese cuisine for a long time now...."

Hungry Auckland

"I came to Restaurant today with my friend. We tried Pho. Wow Pho is so best and delicious in Auckland. Friendly staff and good service.We will be..."

Peter Nguyen

"Wow what a great little find this place is, just walking past today Thursday 26 Jan 2017, so just had to try a cold summer roll - pork & prawn ($9) -..."

David Purvis

"The quality and quantity of the food are a fair match to the price you end up paying per dish. Not too expensive but not too cheap either, just..."

Rohit Victor

"For a while, Le Vietnamese Kitchen had been seducing us, especially after Innie-the-ponsonby-eatery-extraordinnaire recommended it — and what..."

Husk Creative

"Visited this place a few days ago and loved it!! My boyfriend and I were wondering on Ponsonby road looking for a place to have dinner and I'm so..."

Yujin Song

"Think the owners of LVK are also Tok Tok.The place literally has no one in it during the day - AT ALL! The food is good and..."

Alwayseating

"We had a wonderful evening at La Vietnamese Kitchen. Attentive and friendly staff. Food was excellent. Enjoyed the sauteed aubergine and the duck..."

Katherine

"We came here to eat when we were on ponsonby on a whim with no expectations-- and the food was delicious!! We ordered the pork baos, the fried squid,..."

Shar Young

"The first meal I have ever eaten where I could not fault a dish. Everything we ordered was perfect and the service was amazing. I rate myself as abit..."

Tyrun Masilamani

"We had the kaffir chicken sliders n prawns followed by the twice cooked pork belly shaking beef and mango salad Couldn't fault a thing! Best..."

#fatlyfe

"When we arrived in auckland, this restaurant seems like a good place to eat since the rating is great! When we went there, there is absolutely no one..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Visited twice earlier this year and was very impressed - based on those visits I would probably give Le Vietnamese Kitchen a 4-4.5/5. My third visit..."

Melissa Y

"I went with my husband on a lazy Sunday Lunch.The food is undoubtedly awesome. We had 2 starters , one main dish and 2 desserts. We tried fish,..."

Anupama Samantroy

"RUNNERS UP: (Le Vietnamese Kitchen) this funky restaurant is located in the heart of Ponsonby just under the famous GeorgeFM radio station. This..."

House Of Eats

"Love this place! Whether it's for lunch, nibbles and a drink outside in the afternoon or dinner, this restaurant really delivers. The food is fresh..."

Jacqui Murdoch

"Been there over 5 times for lunch or dinner, really nice place, great food and good service, all in a nice decor. Consistent quality. Menu is very..."

Brainless Foodie

"Where do I start? Gorgeous Pho with flavoursome broth. Luckily there wasn't too many diners in the back I lifted up my bowl to drink all of that..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"Love the vegetable rolls for the entrée and pho with chicken and lime leaves as main! I've tasted the Buncha too and I know I'm getting it next..."

Kate

"Give a try. Nice restaurant and nice food. I like the prawn on the fire best, not really because of the taste (the taste is ok), it is creative and..."

Yuki Wu

"My partner and I both came hear for a visit. Heard from our friends it was a great place to eat, which it was! The restaurant had a nice uniqueness..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Cool restaurant with gorgeous dining space out the back. Sat out the front to people watch with 2 cold beersies. We shared the Chicken Coconut Salad..."

Jacinta Duncan

"We went last night with two lovely ladies. Loved the hustle and bustle and general liveliness of the place. We decided on having starters and holy..."

Shreeram Mayadeo

"What can I say such a beautiful restaurant, amazing service and food. I was taken here for a celebratory dinner with a friend and it far surpassed my..."

Aroha Kay

"Located on the busy main road of Ponsonby. First impressions are strong, this place is visually appealing, clean and tidy. There is a lot of..."

HJ

"Enjoyed all the food we ordered. Flavourful both starters and mains. Pho was good as well as the slow cooked pork! Enjoyed the Seafood Bouillabaisse...."

Ryan Samson

"Yummy!! 👅💦🍜. Came here with a group of friends and not a single person was disappointed with their meal. The service is ok but the rest is..."

Monique Porteous

"Very creative and full of flavours dinner. The presentation of the lamb rump looks like lamb lollipops. The lemongrass piecing through the lamb gives..."

Moke Xu

"Recently been to this place for the first time. Welcome and service really good and the food was very tasty. Only thing is with the summer heat the..."

Charissa

"We had our meal at the beautiful courtyard behind😄. Vietnamese seems like a healthier choice than any other cuisines for dinner, I guess? Very..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really great food. I love chicken curry (had that twice now) and the prawns served in a coconut with fire are awesome. The sharing plate of different..."

Jon Harper-Slade

"My husband and I had read all the reviews, and let me tell you, they are true!!! This Vietnamese restaurant is well worth a try. Balanced flavours,..."

B D H

"Great ambience.. Outdoor seating is quite pleasantGood food... Perhaps one of the best tofu dishes I've had in a while and definitely worth..."

Arpita Mandal

"Great service ao far. I'm writing this review here qhile having dinner with my partner and friend. We were served by a really lovely guy who led us..."

Adline Shandil

"From the front, it looks small and dark, but actually there is a beautiful courtyard behind! Both indoor and courtyard area is very well decorated..."

ShoRt

"I went to this place with my partner.. And had a good experience..We ordered a chicken entree- and it was really good..Mains was alright....."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Dinner for 6 last night. Someone else ordered so didn't get to try everything. For entrees we tried coconut shrimps,squid, fresh a spring rolls. All..."

Avi

"Been here in the past and the return trip was just as good although we already had food at the street food collective and ice cream at Ben & jerrys..."

Richie Chewy

"We went there on boxing day. Maybe because it was public holiday, they are short staff, we waited quite long after putting down our order. However, i..."

Zoe Huang

"We came along for a friend's birthday and sat in the courtyard out back. It was a lovely atmosphere, not too loud but not too quiet either. The place..."

Samantha Lines

"Today was my 3rd time visiting this place! I always want to bring different friends here so they can try it because honestly I love the food here..."

Judy Chhy

"We had a nice lunch at Le Vietnamese today, the food was tasty with fresh, aromatic ingredients - Classic home style Vietnamese cuisine.To..."

R & A

"If you are craving modern veitnamese food In a classy setting...This is the go to place! I love the taste of fresh veitnamese cuisine. I went here..."

Hungus Girl

"Vietnamese seems to be one of the current crazes, with this place joining a long list of Vietnamese places like Cafe Viet, Viet Flames, Cafe Hanoi,..."

Frank

"I've only been here 3-4 times and always ordered the same thing LOL! The caramelized pork belly with shallot and egg in a claypot. This dish is..."

Charlene Weaver

"What a wonderful place. I have driven past many times but didn't know what a gem this is. Went for dinner on Saturday night with wifey. Arrived at..."

Al Kumar

"1st time @ Le Vietnamese Kitchen last night & thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it - from the smiling attentive staff to the delicious and beautiful..."

Helen Ryan

"I've lost count how many places I've come here! As many times needed to try nearly everything on the menu xD Recently I came with my boyfriend and we..."

Melissa

"I had my farewell/birthday dinner here last night and I'd like to say a big thanks to the Le Vietnamese Kitchen staff for accommodating us! It's no..."

Jennifer Manalo

"I had been keen to try this restaurant since it opened and we finally made it down just a few weeks ago. The decor is beautiful and the smells..."

Indoor_Kiting

"Excellent food delivering the authentic Vietnamese tasteThis restaurant is small, bustling and noisy, and the food is delicious. Between the 4..."

Auckland Food Tours

"The best Vietnamese restaurant in Auckland, the services is great but the food is more amazing! Even a normal beef noodle soup is done perfectly...."

Garry Ko

"What better way to celebrate my (LXth) birthday than dining at Le Vietnamese Kitchen with my family last evening. The staff are welcoming and very..."

Mark De Jong

"I had heard great things about Le Vietnamese kitchen and finally had the opportunity to dine here this week. Beautiful modern South East Asian decor,..."

SS

"Went to Le Vietnamese kitchen for lunch and had their chicken salad which was so so yummy and fresh! The flavours complemented each other really well..."

Jessica Teasdale

"I really enjoyed my dinner here! I had the pho and it was full of flavor. We also got some fresh rolls to start and everyone said how delicious they..."

Sophie Ansell

"Was in the area doing some shopping and decided to take my boyfriend here. For starters We got the vegetarian fried spring rolls, fried squid rings..."

Joanne Chiang

"Came with 3 friends on a busy night. Took a while to take our order. Food came quickly. Portions were not big for the price. Average food. Luck..."

Katerina

"Best Vietnamese food in Auckland so far (: Hue fresh rolls Kaffir lime chicken Beef pho Pandan crepe Outdoor sheltered..."

Amy Hola

"LVK is a neat little restaurant across the road from Ponsonby Central. Our staff were friendly and helpful and Between the 3 of us we started w. the..."

Vitale Eti

"I was searching for a new restaurant to try and after hearing about the flaming coconut prawns I decided I had to give it a try. It is located..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Came here with the flatmates and managed to grab a table without a booking. The food was good (get the flaming prawns!), the beer was cold, and the..."

Captain Underpants

"Charming hostess. Table of 3 with no reservation. Seated immediately in cozy warm environment, lively atmosphere. Drinks arrived promptly as did..."

Emma

"I love this place. My wife and I have been there often. Among the best Vietnamese dishes I've had in NZ- Banh mi, Pho, papaya salad and shaking beef...."

Kacie Stetson

"Good location, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was good. We had the mixed rolls plate to start (fresh are definitely the best!), then the..."

Danielle Dunn

"This is so far one of the best Vietnamese restaurant that we have tried. The design of the restaurant was very Asian feel. Two staff were..."

Cindy Ong

"My family & I went here on Saturday night, everything was perfect. The waiting staff were so friendly, the food was to die for, and our food came out..."

Jayne Oates

"Really enjoyed our dinner here! Didn't have a booking but the staff were ever so friendly seated us and gave great service. Prices were decent as..."

Sonam Kumar

"Absolutely nothing to fault. Had the dumplings, chicken skewers, shaking beef and flaming prawns. Also tried 4 different cocktails. Service was..."

Maia Churichkova

"Loved this place!! Everything was amazing. Service was good, food was tasty and the atmosphere was great. We had the flaming prawns, chicken skewers,..."

ET

"Came here for birthday!! It had a traditional vietnamese theme The food was amazing especially the shaking beef just wow couldn't get..."

PiggyBear

"FIRST IMPRESSION: Small, cosy and authentic.SECOND IMPRESSION: Seating down the back opens the whole place up, styled well with the theme...."

Comestible Consultancy

"Right in the middle of Ponsonby bustle, Le Vietnamese Kitchen is a lovely spot for a light meal. The decor is simple and cozy. We sat at one of the..."

Aucklandeats

"The stuffed squid was very creative. The mango salad was awesome. And the beef and the chicken Pho were both great. The sticky black rice..."

Stan Stafford

"Came here for dinner with my friend and it did not disappoint! Presentation, taste , service were all on point. One of the best Asian fusion..."

Trin

"I came here for dinner with 3 friends and it did not disappoint! I would recommend coming with a couple of people just to be able to experience more..."

Laura Hunt

"Finding a Vietnamese place that does great fresh rolls has been my favourite thing about the last month! Since trying their food at Street Eats a few..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"I was searching for a new restaurant to try out when Le Viet Kitchen sprung up at me immediately. Having been to Han San in the city a few times and..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"Went here for my birthday dinner a couple of months back, we found this place just doing a quick Google search as i wanted something Vietnamese but..."

Daniel Eng

"A new addition to Ponsonby's food selections and with the inertial design it felt like a new twist of Thai. My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to..."

Uka S

"One of the new kids on the block, Le Vietnamese Kitchen opened on Ponsonby Road, a little over three months ago, across from the ever so popular..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I've dined here a few times now, and it's always been a great experience. The staff are very friendly, attentive and helpful. The decor is amazing..."

Hector Fawer

"Le Vietnamese Kitchen is a fabulous new restaurant on Ponsonby Road. This eatery follows a very authentic menu and with plenty of options to choose..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Enjoyed an amazing meal at Le Vietnamese Kitchen last night! The food was incredible - flavours all completely on point. We had the pork belly..."

Amanda Pain

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Le Viet! Being of Asian descent I find the food authentic, properly is the best of all so reasonable compared to the..."

Elena

"Booked couple of days before a table for 5. Was very busy, but was able to talk amongst the hustle and bustle.It was a fantastic experience. Food was..."

Claudia Hoskin

"This place is on fire! Great atmosphere great service, very nice presentation. Most importantly good quality food, very authentic! I was surprised l..."

Cupy Dee

"Great ambiance, tasty food & very friendly service! Well done..."

Mike Norman

"Less than one week old, Le Vietnamese Kitchen was buzzing on arrival. It was pleasing to know that they were happy to take bookings when I rang up..."

EatsByZee

"The food was tasty, especially the crispy duck. A good selection of food on the menu. The service felt a little cold but served its..."

Helen Joe

"Just amazing the food is to die for . Now we go every Saturday. Eat leave and then think about the next Saturday coming. The ribs pork salad chicken..."

Shannon Farrell

"Was walking around Ponsonby looking for something to eat. Saw this place and decided to give it a try. Was going through the review and saw that..."

Wilson Shum

"The beef cheek massaman curry, the duck fried rice, the duck salad, and the Hanoi noodle were all excellent. The customer service was decent. Nice,..."

Nathan

"Everything is great. Beautiful presentation, delicious food and suitable space for family and..."

Vivian Nguyen

"Today’s so beautiful day, I and my friends come here and enjoy Vietnamese’s traditional food. The food is great with a strong hometown flavor...."

Quinn Nguyen

"Nice nice nice 👍 Was invited to this lovely place by a friend for a catch up dinner, we had very good time there. Beautiful tasty food with decent..."

Hunter Auckland

"Beautiful and exquisite small restaurant, when there are many customers, the service staff will appear a little less, but you can still feel their..."

jin jeremy

"Food was really tasty.. staff was good, atmosphere was quite authentic vietnamese way but the toilets were dirty and full of mosquitoes and heaps of..."

Mohit Gupta

"Great tasting food and good portions! However, it was too busy and the waiters didn't have time to take our dessert order. We waited 20 minutes after..."

MH

"Customer service was awesome. The American guy was so polite, friendly and gave us hints on some delicious dishes. I'm happy they had a few Vegan..."

Justin K

"I love Le Vietnamese Kitchen, gorgeous food, great cocktails and wonderful service. Every dish taste immaculate. I'm hungry just thinking about the..."

Todd Waters

"Went for a quick dinner but the food was delicious! Portions are large and serviced by really friendly staff! Small and cozy place.. highly..."

Kasun Palihena

"Bit pricey but worth it as food is excellent. Happy to handle allergies and special requests. Good atmosphere and not too packed when we went on a..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Nice food, a bit on the pricey side, but the servings sizes were good. Nice cocktails and the atmosphere was good, their back area was more cozy..."

Hitesh Patel

"Food was amazing, beautiful flavours. Pretty pricey for lunch... Heaps of vegan options, mostly well balanced but a bit lacking on the protein side..."

Kati Ohens

"We went here on a whim because we were craving some pho- everything was so delicious and fresh tasting. We had specials- beef pho, chicken bahn mi,..."

Miri Elena

"Flavoursome and well balanced dishes. Loved the wagyu & lemongrass skewers, crispy half duck, and especially the five spice chicken. I’m glad we..."

Lisa T

"I didn’t expect coconut prawn comes like this way, big wow from me. Lots of crispy shred coconut. cut a dice, eat with a piece of Viet mint. Lack..."

Joanna Li

Daebak Bbq

83/100 (1220 ratings)

Beef Chicken Pork Chop

Fried chicken

Grill on the Table

Korean BBQ All You Can Eat for 1hour and 30minutes

Gimbap Inari Sushi

Pork Belly and Lettuce

General Meat

BBQ Items

Korean BBQ Dinner 26 Per Person

"This was my first time visiting this place. We booked in and the place was full by 7.30. My husband doesn’t eat other than chicken so was happy to..."

Ash

"Great value for money spot with quality meats and great service. Licensed with basic beers but thats all you need. Will be..."

Mat Randomplay

"Great place to bring friends, friendly and helpful staff and communication is very..."

Jon Dinglasan

"A good and affordable choice for buffet in city. The place is pretty much fully self service start from getting plates, cutlery, drink and cups and..."

Tanz

"i've been here countless times and everytime i leave craving it the next day. the food, especially the side dishes (those chicken wings, fried race,..."

Riana

"My first all u can eat in auckland and this is great, they have a lot of option of food and worth with the price. Pork belly marinated is the best..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Came here last night and loved the options of meat and hot food!! The place is pretty crowded as they have limited seats but we only waited for 5..."

Alyssa Cabingan

"A variety of different meats and other options to choose from. Excellent prices and highly recommended for large groups and families who enjoy bbq..."

Missfaith.r10

"Really cool Korean BBQ Buffet just off Federal St. The meats are fresh, the veges are fresh, and the price is really reasonable ($24 for Dinner)...."

Jay

"Located not to far from the Sky Tower so location is good. The atmosphere in here is okay. Staff are friendly. Food options are good aswell.. I would..."

Luke Rooney

"A little bit hard to find which hides on the second floor of the AA building. My friend and I arrived 10 mins ahead of the opening, so we were the..."

Jifferney Lu

"So far, this is the beat Korean bbq for me. Worth your money, clean, great food, and real fancy lettuce.We ate here maybe thrice last year...."

Van Arce

"Very first time i went for dinner it was pretty average i must say, but for lunch yesterday it was good. The price did rise up for lunch though I..."

Angelica Starina

"There were variety of meat when I went but only one fried rice that kept on running out. Wish there were other foods that I could have used to eat..."

Foodlover5

"One of our favourite go to joints when we were still living in Auckland. It was very near to our place like 10mins walk. My favourite was the..."

Rob Boiser

"Nice place hidden off Federal St but there are signs out so it's hard to miss. Just as other reviews advise that this place gets very smokey and..."

Khaleesi

"The best Korean BBQ Buffet I have had and only $24 for dinner! They have so many vegetarian options including the fried dumplings, spring rolls and..."

Food2belly

"Daebak is incredibly cheap for an all you can eat ($24 for dinner, $21 for lunch) and they allow for bookings which a few KBBQ places don't offer...."

Angelique Cagara

"Daebak is usually a very popular and busy kbq situated in the city centre, very easily accessible. I've been here on a number of occasions and it is..."

Emily

"Really good atmosphere, nice staff and awesome service.The food there is good. Meat good. Eat as much as you want. It gets crowded sometimes and..."

Lena X

"Place was fantastic, will definitely be coming back again, only thing to complain about is, once you're inside it gets very hot and stuffy, would..."

Matthew Jeremiah Calderon

"Great meat and a perfect atmosphere for friends and family. Socially. Physically, it's a bit...smokey. But you get used to the fumes and lack of cool..."

Cookie Monsters Cousin

"Korean fried chicken is to die for. Place gets pretty packed . I dont recommend going there while its packed cos the side dishes run out and you will..."

O

"This Korean BBQ joint was pretty cool. However, if you are going to dine on the weekends, I do recommend you call and book at table beforehand. We..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"Yummy one. First time at Korean BBQ so we had no idea what to do, would have been nice if the waiter gave us a few instructions we pretty much just..."

Shelley Bedggood

"This place is amazing, it's definitely a bang for your buck! It's 21 for lunch and 24 for dinner, although they have the same food for lunch and..."

Marcus Chew

"Went here with a huge group of people, great service and the variety of meat and side dishes I think were the best one I've been to so far. Love the..."

Marggie Pascua

"Love this Korean bbq! :) so many choices. My fave dish in here — Honey Soy Chicken, so crispy and tasty! Love the bulgogi too. They offer free..."

EAT Girl 👑

"My family went here on Sunday for lunch. The place was tidy! (Although there were parts of the restaurant that had uneven surface) I love the fact..."

Sandi Abaya

"I've been here quite a few times now and every experience has been positive.The interior of the restaurant is nice although when busy can be a..."

Michael Mau'u Jnr

"Cheap easy Korean bbq with very declines side dishes ( deep friend chicken & spicy rice cake & more !!) It is my favorite all you can eat Korean bbq..."

Its Me

"Had great time, atmosphere very comfy, kind waiters, food nice but a section of meat was not marinated so when cooked tasted quite bland, but overall..."

Juliet

"Could not remember how many times i have eaten in this restaurant.. i definitely recommend this place for your korean bbq all you can eat cravings!..."

Celani Atienza

"Pretty standard Korean barbecue place. Clean enough with a decent atmosphere. Food is good (fried chicken is especially great). There’s a decent..."

Emma

"Lovely place! Very local with good range of food :) always a good choice for a meal with friends. I think it needs better air ventilation as you..."

Ezzz

"Will definitely be back! I have been craving for really good Korean BBQ but cannot find it here at East Auckland so I looked up Zomato and found this..."

Ellynn

"One of the best Korean restaurants I tried!!!! From the mouthwatering bulgogi to the Korean fried chicken which was spicy, tangy and sweet at the..."

Rayfaye Solomon

"I’ve come here a few times for korean bbq. It’s conveniently located in cbd and a reasonable price at around $23 for the buffet. They have a good..."

Dxlche

"Went here the other night with some coworkers. Very affordable for $23 all you can eat. The flavour of the marinated meats and fried chicken were so..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Good bbq to go to. It's a reasonable price for meats and stuff but I think the soju is a tad expensive ($15) considering the varieties they have..."

Linda Jirayu

"A tasty cheap eat that hits the spot!Let's not joke around here this ain't fine food with a flash location.But it is a cheap eat..."

My Food HQ

"We got here just before 5pm and they let us in straight away! Good variety of different meats including seafood options and loved the different side..."

Val

"I'm a regular and the food just never gets old😍 The meat is absolutely delicious and the side dishes are really tasty!HIGHLY..."

Fonoticilla

"Ambience was great - with a great range of meats that are always rotated quickly that you never have to worry about if the meat has been sitting for..."

Kyla Solomon

"For $20, one gets to have unlimited meat and sides for lunch. I would preferred to eat with plain white rice, but the fried rice is good as well...."

Nico B. Valderrama

"Very delicious place to eat at :D. Highly recommend if you eat a lot and love korean food, there is meat u cook yourself and also some premade food..."

HelenMeng2000

"Dae Bak BBQ THE FOODOLOGIST RATING:-Food:- 4/5 (Buffet Serving, Good Spread ,not vegan friendly , hot..."

Saahil Cherieth

"Nothing to complain with $22 korean buffet dinner. Not too much choice but all tasty! Korean fried chicken (esp the spicy one) is my fave!! Will..."

Veronica Dharma

"I enjoyed it alot. It was good to try something new😆😆 it was a great atmosphere. Wonderful I stay and many varieties of food to choose from. I..."

Vanita Glassie

"Pretty decent bbq place in town. Quite a good variety of meat and seafood for the bbq, not a bad range of side dishes and cooked food. Good price of..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"My first time here, was so impressed by the number of people dining at this place. Good price for a buffet Korean BBQ dinner $22/pax. They only have..."

LilMSunshine

"Good deal for unlimited meat and some Korean dishes. I went with my colleagues for dinner since we have been craving to eat Korean BBQ for the last..."

Anna Ambion

"Korean buffet. It is a place where you cook the meat yourself on a gas burner.Pro:- cheap cheap price here.- Food quality is..."

K

"If you are looking for a cheap Korean buffet, this is the place to be. Food in general is palatable, but not overly delicious.Most staff..."

Benz Chan

"Been here 3 times now. Pros:- Cheap all you can eat - Nice atmosphere- Help is there if you need it - Good selection of..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"I came here today with my workmate. It was so busy at 6.30pm so we had to wait for a while but not too long. Even though they were busy but their..."

Marita Huynh

"Second time at Dae Bak Korean BBQ and still had an awesome dining experience. The place was packed, so you know it's legit. Everything was worth it..."

Gee

"Went there 2weeks ago but they had black out so can't dine in. So tried again today. it was only 6pm but place was filled out and people even stand..."

Jane Jo

"I usually dine at the Korean BBQ restaurant in Takapuna but have decided to give this a try with my friends! It was so packed when we got there!!..."

Fiona Ong

"My favourite Korean BBQ! Won't go anywhere else. They have good selection of food and beverages to choose from, amazingly well placed in the city,..."

Floyd Moratti

"Went here today for a friend's birthday. It's my second time to ever go to a Korean BBQ ever so I was pretty excited! My other friend recommended it..."

Maria

"A cute little bbq hidden away with so much to offer! My first time was two weeks ago at lunch and may I give credit to the guy who served us for the..."

Sofia

"The restaurant interior is very welcoming and the meat selection covers the usual fare one would find in a Korean bbq-- spicy pork, marinated beef..."

CK Leo

"Who would ever think there's a cute clean Korean BBQ restaurant tucked away in the city. Walked passed here with a few friends, we were looking for..."

Seamus M.

"I'm half Korean and Half Chinese, so I like and know about Korean barbecue a lot. I promise that there is the best Korean barbecue buffet in CBD..."

Michelle Hwang

"Okay so one of the most hidden away Korean BBQs here in Auckland City, tucked away in plain sight! Strolled in and we could pick any table we wanted,..."

Izzy Mendoza

"Greetings to all foodies! It has been a while since I uploaded my last review. If you have never tried korean B.B.Q before, I would recommend that..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"I stumbled across this buffet when I was roaming the sky tower - it's quiet hidden but the service and food Were amazing. Loved the customer service..."

Talei Kidd

"Bump into this place by accident one nite the restaurant use to be a hot pot place now they have reinvented them selves and be come a Korean buffet..."

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"Restaurant gets very crowded during weekends and better to make a reservation if possible. Food is decent and the staff are always refilling the food..."

Teck Boon

"Good food! Restaurant is a bit hard to find. Best way to get there is via Federal Street across from Sky City. Walk down a few steps and you’re..."

Siala Uepa-Holmes

"Food is good , lack of variety but still acceptable. Staffs always refill the food which is great. Adult is NZD33 / pax. Very worth..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"I came to have a lunch $33 per person the food quality was great and taste tho high recommend..."

B D

"Imagine yourself famished after not eating for days and suddenly the door to heaven is opened before you with ambrosia spread across the table, the..."

Atif Khan

"So, having lived in Korea, I can confirm that this was super authentic. Excited to take friends here. We've been looking for a great Korean BBQ place..."

Ed O

"TBH not gonna be your best KBBQ experience, but all you can eat at a fair price can still get you hooked. Couple downsides: sometimes food items are..."

Carl K

"This place is really good. I would definetly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice dinner with family and friends. The only downside..."

Azrael Eliesa

"It was great food. Hopefully next time could have more vegetables (ie lettuce), and more frequent. A bit smoky, food is good. Definitely worth the..."

Patrick Y

"$21 for lunch and eat like there's no tomorrow. Ventilation's not great and the smell lingers on your clothes when you get back to the office. All in..."

Nicholas Chong

"what a amazing bbq buffet in cbd. nice staff, food and service. definitely worth to come back again...."

donghyun shim

"Our group had fun. The place could do with a good scrub down. Good variety of precooked food on offer, and plenty of ingredients to choose..."

Brad Patterson

"Love Daebak's quality of food. Always seems to have good meat here, even the fried food is of much better quality than what I have seen in most bbq..."

Jordie

"Decent price and location off federal street This has become my goto place for Korean BBQ. Selection of meat isnt too bad, for the premade meats like..."

Chris Joe (CeeJay)

"Having lived in Korea for a year and a half, I'm always on the lookout for good Korean restaurants. This one is pretty good. It's a BBQ buffet where..."

Michael Davidson

"I enjoy this place so much ! It was great ! This is a korean bbq buffet. Choose your own meat (pork, chicken, fish, squid), make your own sauces,..."

Deanna

"Loved it. Must try. I cooked fish & enjoyed. Very reasonable price - very much worth the..."

Asha Malhotra

Kofte Kofte

Baklava Turkish Delight

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Absolutely phenomenal. Happy with the portion size and the flavour profiles, will order from here again. (Yes, I combine Kumara fries with my rice...."

Nathan Rika

"We just love this place. Very well made fresh salads which lots of ingredients in there and the taste is so harmonized and nutritionally balanced :)..."

So Hee Kim

"I have eaten kebab in many places in Nz, but I have never seen a place with such a wide variety of salads. I tried falafel and chicken beef, it was..."

İSMAİL ÇETİN

"Food is always fantastic. Both in person and delivery. Staff are always fantastic..."

Adrienne Stewart

"Love the food here....always get..."

Grant Hume

"Wow the salad they use here looks and tastes so fresh. Much better than your regular kebab selection. I also appreciate the paper/wooden packaging..."

GC

"Had a quick lamb with salad lunch here on a Sunday. Very fresh ingredients used and the salads were all delicious. You know some places do the canned..."

Bojan Krtolica

"Food is tasty and staff are friendly, but portion sizes are off, large is more like a medium and bit overpriced. They charge 3% paywave fee which is..."

Anneke

"I eaten the Chicken, beef Kebabs and falafel very delicious Turkish food 👍 and very good..."

Özlem Kertis Cetin

"The best healthy and fresh food ever , friendly and very welcoming people :) As son as I am out from my boat and have no time to cook all I do just..."

Thomas

Boracay Garden Restaurant Ltd

83/100 (1197 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing almost home cooked filipino food. Love getting dishes I can’t cook at home like crispy pata which is huge enough to share with 5..."

Marggie Pascua

"First time having Phillipino food, we had a pata which is crispy pork hock to share and also had a small beef kare-kare which is peanuty thick sauce..."

Sophie Wang

"A very welcoming host that helps you with everything you need. The menu is great with many options from Asian cuisine. Love the spring rolls...."

BelaIna

"This place just recently opened and I guess I was one of the last Filipino here in Auckland to try it, most of the Filipino I know tried it and raved..."

Ang Sarap

"We had Kare-Kare, Pork Sisig and Halo Halo. For a minute i felt like I was in the Philippines. The Food was amazing and the service was exceptional...."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Best Filipino eats in Auckland! The kare-kare is a recommend! The staff were friendly and service was great! We could sit wherever we wanted...."

Maesian

"I've been to Boracay on many occasions. If you want some authentic filo food. This is a must visit spot. The sisig here is one of my favorite. You..."

Leslie Tan

"I had tapsilog and the taste reminded me of my childhood mornings! Certainly took me for a ride down memory lane =) Will definitely come back for..."

Andrio Tabuzo

"It's been a while since I've eaten here.Went here with my non-filipino colleagues.Seems like the serving size changed but the food still..."

슬완

"If you want authentic Filipino food, look no further than Boracay at the Viaduct Harbour.The wait staff was very prompt and the food was..."

Alvis Lee

"Love coming here when I'm craving Filipino food. The Lechon Kawali is amazing. I've been several times and keep ordering the same things because they..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"For me, it wasn't really special. I had high expectations mainly because of their location? I'm not sure but I've heard good things about this..."

JC

"The foods are amazing! Especially their pork sisig.However, it was difficult to order or ask something because there were only few waitcrew on..."

Bella

"We went here when the restaurant was pretty new with a couple of the work crew. I thought the meat was quite scarce but still quite nice. My..."

Dini

"Loved Boracay Garden. Had the Adobo Chicken, Lechon Kawali and Pinakbet. Really enjoyed the cuisine and cooking. The Lechon Kawali was crispy deep..."

Allan Ong

"A little hidden gem with amazing food and even nicer staff! Would definitely eat here again! The ribs and pork belly are highly recommended...."

Niloofarafati

"Whenever I go pass wyanard quarters I see this place and wished to visit once. The day at last came on a Friday afternoon with my colleagues. I..."

Suchandra Saha

"We went to Boracay Garden Restaurant last week and loved the food as much as we did the first time. The service was excellent and our meal was..."

Hayley Abbott

"Comida excelente, bem cozinhada e abundante. O serviço é razoável, podia ser mais rápido. O ambiente é simpático, quase como um restaurante à..."

Rita Ribeiro

"First time to eat in a Filipino restaurant and it’s also my first time eating at Boracay Garden. For those Filipinos who’re missing Adobo, Sisig,..."

Carlo Enrique

"Had dinner for a birthday celebration. Really good!!!! They cook my favourite childhood Pinoy dishes. The drinks are also really nice as well and I..."

G 💖

"Loved the food and the serving was fast! Though the food could add a it more "punch" to em. At times it taste bland but good nonetheless and the..."

James Pablo Manlangit

"Love this place. Most authentic Filipino restaurant we’ve been to. Service is good too. Tita Marj (owner) is very nice. Always our go-to Filipino..."

Yearoftherooster51

"First time at Boracay & 3rd time eating at a Filipino restaurant. Our Filipino companion advised that it was very authentic with all the faves...."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Been here twice. The food's nice and of good quality but a bit pricey. The staff are friendly and attentive the ambiance is nice. For me, this is the..."

Honey

"Great little place and very friendly owner. We go there often for work lunch and the service speed is pretty fast (which is important for us so we..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"My family came here on a Saturday night to meet friends. What we ordered:Appetizer: Filipino spring rollMains:Crispy pata..."

Benz Chan

"For a Filipino fix, I would recommend this place as it has a nice Filipino atmosphere, the service is a little slow but you can forgive them as the..."

888bing888

"We tried pork sisig , pork sinigang and Bicol express . Bicol express was just amazing ! Coconut milk based with a bit of heat. Sinigang was a soup..."

Leo Dilshan

"Ambiance: Situated in the upscale Viaduct Harbour is Boracay Garden with it's fiesta like decor. I am not very keen decor to be honest. The ambiance..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"Took my boyfriend to this place for lunch today. We had the pork sisig for sharing, pork BBQ and Shanghai rolls. We both couldnt stop praising how..."

Ellynn

"Went here for lunch today with the Mrs. I have only tried Filipino cuisine once before, so I was keen to try it again. The food at this restaurant..."

Adam McLean

"The place is nice and cozy. Service was slow but the waitress were polite.Chicken Adobo was delicious with a nice quantity. Chicken noodles was..."

Anupama Samantroy

"Visited for dinner a couple weeks ago. Love the atmosphere & decor. Feels like you're somewhere tropical! For two - we ordered the Karekare, Lechon..."

Anna

"I was really hungover and craving Filipino sinigang soup which is my favourite hangover cure, so I decided to come here with my mum! I like..."

Charlene Weaver

"Service can be a little slow but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. Food can be hit and miss but overall definetly good value for..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"One of the best Filipino restaurant I've been too. well , I'm not aware of the others yet but it's one of my favourite. Can't remember the actual..."

Michelle Chua

"Been here for the 1st time during my husband's Birthday. A lot of people were there during that time and We saw only 2 staff serving here and there,..."

Hab1309

"The food was amazing! I could see people from different races come to eat their sizzling sisig, which was one of the best! 2 staff taking orders for..."

Liksya

"Been here every now and then keep coming back for their pork sisig which is true to the taste and portion is great! Their crispy pata will get your..."

Austindavis17

"A nice place located in the CBD. The restaurant tends to get busy even on lunch time so make sure to book a table. Food, a little pricey but its fine..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"My husband and I were visiting from Christchurch and had dinner with Filipino friends in Boracay Garden Restaurant on January 4. At last, here's a..."

Arlene Wilkins

"Finally a great Filipino restaurant in Auckland! My dining experience here was amazing, the food we ordered was 'true to the taste' authentic..."

Mary Charmaine Duhig

"Came here to celebrate our Filipino friend's birthday. It was our first time here so came with an empty stomach and open mind. We ordered the..."

Payal

"Just simply delicious to the point where you want to eat more and more. And the portions are massive. Seriously. Expect to suffer from a food coma..."

Kevin Delco

"Food ordered:Beef Kare-KareLechon KawaliBicol ExpressTorta Na TalongHalo HaloBill: $138Big tummy:..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Food and serving amount is so good! Service is excellent! Always perfect for a celebration and get together!! Crispy pata and laing for the..."

Cyrene Jane Alegria

"Dined here for dinner and must say it best Filipino restaurant in Auckland by far compare to others. Authentic dishes and packed with traditional..."

Nathalie

"Authentic Filipino food. Great customer service. The waitress was friendly and good rapport. Food was served quick and hot. I love the pork papaitan,..."

G

"We made a reservation on a weekend; we arrived on time and our table was ready. The staff who looked after us was very nice and friendly and didn't..."

Anna Fern

"Last Sunday we had a lovely lunch here in Boracay. From ambience, food and service, its perfect. The owner wanted me to criticized something for them..."

Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial

"Great variety of food. Nice as something a bit different. Customer service was excellent! Will definitely being going back for..."

Jared Collis

"This was the first time I went to a filipino restaurant and I had a very pleasant surprise. I went with my Pinay girl friend. The ambience was..."

Bikiran Pardesi

"🇵🇭I love this restaraunt. 🙏🏻🇵🇭The owner and waiters are so happy and nice;) Salamat for the delicious food!:) 😃And..."

Martin Lopez

"Its been a couple of times we visited Boracay Garden and I am truly amazed how the quality of food and service has improved since they opened. I am..."

NK C

"This place is very good! I recommend this to anyone who likes filipino/asian cuisine. The food was amazing! They made my favourite dish, pancit, very..."

Maris Stelly

"Visited Boracay a few weeks ago with a friend and it was fantastic. The service was brilliant and the food was absolutely delicious, it was hard to..."

Leanna

"I'm a Filipino and I love authentic Filipino food so when I learned about this restaurant, I knew that I had to dine there!I ordered my..."

Patriz De Leon

"I went to this restaurant with a friend for dinner and it's unfortunate it is located quite far from the main streets of city central. It was raining..."

Aiko Cefre

"We regularly celebrate birthdays here and introduce our friends to how to boodle fight. They love and enjoy it and are looking forward to doing it..."

Cheese3 (If)

"The place and the staff were very hospitable and accommodating with our Filipino food cravings. Yummy dishes and dessert, Pinoy hospitality at its..."

Axle Arciaga

"Been here three times and each experience was superb. Set back a little from the waterfront the food is genuine and beautifully prepared and..."

Mike Robins

"Nice seating area with adequate space and clean bathrooms located in Auckland CBD just near the viaduct, the food arrived in a timely manner. For the..."

Bando Beef

"The best Filipino restaurant in NZ🥰 the food is very tasty and delicious. I highly recommend going to this restaurant when you are in Auckland...."

Leigh Margaux Pangan

"Would recommend for special occasions as it’s definitely not a cheap eat. Joined a wedding lunch and had a lot of tasty dishes at buffet so..."

Z Nemo

"Tasty food. Somehow a little bit too saucy . Delicious desserts. Hard to find parking, restaurant is very busy, friendly staff but slow service -..."

Rika “Ri” Rika

"The food at Boracay Garden is delicious, generous and fast. I love trying a different dish every time I come here. This time I ordered a garlic rice..."

Julia Sakaguchi

"authentic Filipino food. really yum! staff are really nice and efficient. had a very good experience. will be coming..."

Doan Igharas

"Excellent food. We ordered four mains to share. Chicken and cashew, pork belly, seafood and beef stew. Were outstanding, for Kiwis in a Phillipino..."

Trevor Neilson

Siostra

"Came for an after work drink and tapas and was really impressed with the delicious food and friendly service. This place has a lovely, welcoming..."

Julia Louise

"I had a very lovely dinner here with a group. We were seated upstairs, which made for great conversation. Our meals were fantastic - within trying..."

"Group of 9 diners on Saturday night - received a warm welcome and attentive service - water and wine glasses topped up regularly.Patience..."

Jackie L

"Good restaurant that serves European food in Grey Lynn. Nice ambience, charming, quiet, suitable for chilling after work and catching up with..."

Diogo Reck

"We arrive at 5pm on Sunday night. Fantastic food, the ribs were delicious and just melted off the bone. The seafood was fresh. The waitress was easy..."

Travis

"Just lovely. Great service, awesome food and they put up with the Pokemon obsessed child creatures. The stuffed Jalapeños were a personal fave, the..."

Chris Thompson

"Cute little restaurant in Grey Lynn. We were attracted by the Burger Tuesday special offer which was burger and chips for $15. They had three..."

Shaazia Sayyed

"Just hosted a birthday dinner for 18 at Siostra and there were 18 totally satisfied and very happy birthday guests. We had a selection of starters to..."

Kaye Bach

"Wow what a discovery !!!!!Though I would try out a local restaurant and was totally blown away. The menu is simple and very tasty. The food quality..."

David Poole

"Giving this place a solid 5- the food was such high quality and the service was so genuine and caring. The mains are around the $30 mark which was..."

A

"Went out for date night last night. Siostra was just great! Really friendly service from all of the staff we encountered, the food was sooo tasty,..."

Abigail Denton

"Tried this place with Grabone voucher. Have not had a brunch meal this good for a very long while now. The taste is different compare to many..."

James

"Definitely recommend Siostra for delicious food, excellent wine list, and great service. A fantastic atmosphere and incredible menu makes this..."

Andrew Jones

"Love this restaurant I was there for fathers Day and had the slow roasted jamacan goat , it was the first time I had eaten goat but I absolutely..."

Jason Pryor

"this is my favorite restaurant. The buttermilk pancakes are amazing!! It's a nice place to hang out in the weekend if you're bored. Great and..."

Ruby Beesley

"What I particularly love and admire about Siostra is the sense of easy welcome to a family-style environment. We have had the most fantastic times..."

Alan Smythe

"This is one of my favourite restaurants. The service is very friendly and attentive. The room is lovely with an amazing art work adorning one..."

Pearl Beesley

"I booked a birthday lunch here. The staff were super helpful with the reservation and the food absolutely delicious. Everyone was raving about it...."

Liz

"Had a fantastic brunch here. We both had the chorizo / black bean dish which was probably the best brunch I've had in Auckland this year. Really..."

Bizcochito

"We came here for a late breakfast (after lunch!) and Wow we are now definitely wanting to try dinner next time .... I never order corn fritters as a..."

Donna&Shane

"WE were to sit upstairs as a group, but one member could not make the stairs so, with no fuss, tables were quickly re-arranged in order for us to..."

Jane Jones

"Great dinner here with colleagues on a Friday night! We were able to book a separate room upstairs which was great as the downstairs area was humming..."

Anna Hinehou

"This restaurant was a little uphill walk from our AirB&B. We got there shortly after it opened and were seated right away. Our waiter was pleasant..."

Paul Garcia

"Fantastic food - I had market fish for my main, ox cheeks and mozzarella croquettes starter - to die for - so delicious, hot inside with melted..."

Anastasia Cherkasova

"Because I organised a group of people for dinner, arrangements had to been made to seat us upstairs. The first of our group to arrive can not walk..."

Jane Jones

"Love this place. Almost don't want to tell anyone else about it because I don't want it to be packed out! They specifically excel at cooking..."

Sheridan Dickson

"Went on a Friday night. The place was packed and the staff were flat out, but that didn't stop them from being friendly and attentive. Food was..."

Lou King

"First night in town, so headed down to Siostra, alongside a smattering of Grey Lynn musical royalty. On Esther's recommendation I ordered the..."

Chris Dillon (Onemouse)

"Lovely dinner at Siostra (means "sister" in Polish!) good sized meals and tasty too. Great service and helpful friendly staff, good value for..."

Alison Armstrong

"food is always good, and service as well! so good we go at least once a week with the whole..."

Jojo Tatham

"Great neighbourhood restaurant. The cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers were well washed down with the Sawmill Pilsener on..."

Paul Montague

"Happy hour 5 to 6 pm not to be missed. Great food and very friendly..."

T Kidd-Foley

"Best casual dining in Auckland, a mix of traditional Kiwi fare with modern..."

Douglas Ashby

"Cannot wait to dine there again. Lovely, casual atmosphere with exceptional..."

Tadek Gawor

"Best meal ive had in a while. Stuffed jalapenos were..."

Grace Nesbitt

"Excellent tapas menu with interesting mains as well. Friendly local..."

Ian Watson

"What a nice restaurant.Food is delicious.Wine selection great.Highly..."

Sarah Delvigne

"Great place to dine. For me it was a bit..."

Arlene Tronson

"Amazing service, food and drinks! yum as and highly..."

P.B. Pearl

"Awesome $20 burger and pale ale lunch..."

Dunc Blair

Four Seasons

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"They do seasonal degustation from time to time as part of the hospitality students experience. Food is of high quality, service top notch and really..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"The food here is delicious. It is a student restaurant which is great. I was disappointed with my order only with the portion for my main. My friend..."

Miura Elikana

"The service was a tad awkward for me. I know they are practising but we had to prompt the servers. They were very shy, quiet and reserved, but..."

I_like_pickles

"It's a AUT's Hospitality department student training restaurant. They have full 3 course on the menu, using seasonal ingredients. It is served by..."

Mariko Sakurai

"I had Garlic custard Mussel as a starter. It was great and not too sweet. Its soup was also nice. My main, Hapuka(fish), was really nice. It was..."

Deal Dear

"Four seasons is a training restaurant for students studying hospitality and culinary arts. Their food aren't as consistent as commercial restaurant..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Absolutely amazing. We had our Xmas lunch there.I ordered the chicken on rice and even though I was scared I wouldn't like it, it was just so..."

Jesse James .

"My now fiancee and I have been to 'Four Seasons' probably about 5 times over the last 3 years. A few times with friends and then with family as well...."

Cleopatra Garland-Giese

"Really great food and the service was terrific!!! And we especially loved the fact that the children were made to feel so welcomed - a really..."

Sharyn Davies

"Four Seasons Restaurant is the training ground for up and coming culinary professionals learning their trade at AUT’s Culinary School. This is set..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Great food and service. Ordered the carbonara and was served by a lovely lady,..."

Jose Neto

"Best food with perfect quality and quantity. worth the money. If you want to have an authentic Indian food in Auckland i feel this is the best one..."

Joyce Johny

"Really good food. Excellent and friendly service. Staff are AUT students which helps provide experience while they're studying, which is amazing...."

Martin Wackrow

"We have many business meetings in the conference room next door, seats 20-30, and utilise the presentation screen. Sometimes we order food for the..."

Row Robinson

"Highly recommend fish hot pot. Very fresh fish, yummy soup, enough to feed three to four persons.good choice in..."

Ann Lou

"Delicious meal, the risotto was wonderful. All three courses looked and tasted delicious. Nice and quiet..."

redcatdrama

"Visited four seasons today with my friends and the food was amazing. It is a must try. The customer service is great. Will come..."

Schennel Pinto

"Well priced and good..."

Mario Sanjay Basnayake

"Very nice food and..."

Shawn Luo

Emma Howden

La Padella Restaurant

"Atmosphere was rustic which to me bodes well for the food and it did not disappoint. We ordered way too much but being the troopers that we are, we..."

Albert Maynard

"I LOVE la padella! It is such a lovely restaurant with wonderful service. I have been coming here for 17 years and am blown away every single time..."

Bailey Jade Holmes

"Having been coming here for years, absolutely fantastic food. Pepper steak is my favourite, would highly..."

Lachlan

"5* amazing food, I had the most amazing King prawn entree. Garlic bread was a good size and flavour too. Lovely blonde waitress was the perfect..."

Ashleigh Mcgrath

"Thank you so much we really enjoyed our ladies birthday get together today. Thoroughly enjoyed by..."

Raewyn Bush

"Excellent food.. great service... highly..."

Raymond Mann

"Awesome! Great food and great staff! Highly recommended 👌..."

Jocelyn Stewart

"Paul and his team is amazing, a great restaurant in all respects..."

Eben Kitching

"Really great service, tasty food, no waiting, and not too noisy. Will go..."

Lorna Burns

"Awesome food and service very friendly highly..."

Mark Roberts

"I love going there. It is my favourite restaurant. I usually order the spaghetti bologna, the calamari salad or the side vegetables w a nice cheesy..."

Cha Zheng

"Great place to eat. Fast service and very tasty food at a good price.Have visited several times and always consistently good. Would highly..."

Avril Jimenez

"Real Italian..."

Saeedeh Tajik

"I have been visiting this restaurant for my entire life (nearly 30 years!). This family owned business is a shining star of quality for our community..."

Tom W

"Seated straight away, staff friendly and polite, waitress cheerful and very pleasant, service good and food..."

Malcolm Dorey

"It was like stepping back in time, there is nothing flashy about this place but the food is hot and tasty and service is quick. Popular with the..."

Joanne Collier

"Amazing food, the real Italian food, fast and friendly service. Well done. Be back..."

Sokun Kheng

Mexico Britomart

83/100 (2346 ratings)

Spicy Popcorn Fried Chicken

Chimichangas

Pork

Tequila & Margarita Menu

Salsa

Beef

Black Plum & Cinnamon

Raspberry Lemonade

Crumbed Avocado Degustcion with Fried Cauliflower

Pulled Pork Tacos

Cinnamon Spiced Churros

Fish Tacos

Pork Taco Gluten Free

Mexican Fried Chicken

Fried Brussels Sprouts

"Food was delicious. Pork belly taco was the favourite. Kids meal were good portion. Love the vibe and food selection. Only thing is pork belly..."

Breadzania

"𝑴𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒄𝒐 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏🐔: Was skeptical about this one, because of my love for Korean fried..."

FoodiesTable

"Once I try every single one of their margheritas I can die happy. Love their drinks menu and happy hour a little too much. Food is also great, their..."

Bella Qian

"Very friendly staff, helpful in the selection of meals. We shared a few dishes and they were all great (we weren’t keen on the croquetas- not much..."

Hannah Howells

"I love Mexican food and Mexico is my place to go to! The lighting and ambience is very well designed and the food is amazing. My favourite is the..."

Renie

"Great atmosphere, tasty meals, quick and friendly service. The xocolate pastel dessert was huge so ask for 2 spoons! Thanks for a great..."

Kirsty Cooper

"Down in Auckland's Britomart is Mexico standing out in its wonderfully colorful decor. Offering a relatively inexpensive dining experience and great..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Devine! Excellent food, great for ordering small, tapas size foods and sharing with friends to try a bit of everything Mexico. The Margaritas are..."

Mashed_Potato

"food 5/5ambiance 5/5drinks 5/5I’ve been here a couple of times now and I have never been disappointed. The food is always good!..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"Amazing margaritas- so many choices. Great vibe, always bustling and busy. Awesome staff. The cauliflower bites are to die for. Probably the fastest..."

Shanley Jayne

"Mexico never disappoints however the one in Britomart is a little dark for my liking but the food is still delish. My favourites are the guacamole,..."

Karina

"Mexico is damn amazing like woah hit the woah! For a drink I got the Ruby Grapefruit Soda and my friend got the Raspberry And Cucumber Soda, they..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Nice friendly atmosphere and yummy Mexican food. Suits team lunch or farewell lunch.Service: 4/5Food Quality: 4/5Food Quantity:..."

Desmond Chan

"Never disappoints. I really like their quesadilla - full of flavour and cheesy. Would strongly recommend their grapefruit soda because I always end..."

Asianfoodie

"been here several times. I don't think they need another review in all honesty but I love their tacos and fried chicken!delicious..."

Samuel

"This place has the best fried chicken (I’m sure everyone already knows that). Their lunch deals give you more bang for your buck so highly..."

Saasha

"We got totally fried at MexicoTo everyone still eating pulled pork tacos, you need to get out of 2018 - we eat fried chicken tacos this..."

Totally Fried NZ

"Perfect place for lunch, dinner with family or even a date night. The place is a all rounder. Went for lunch with wife and kido on a Sunday. Didnt..."

Al Kumar

"This is like the tried and tested option you can always count on. Love this place. Delicious food, drinks and decor. I’ve been to the Hamilton and..."

Tanya

"Had a catch up with old friends and Mexico was the only spot open in town! Had wonderful experiences at Mexico but haven’t seemed to review the..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"We ordered the Prawn Quesadilla and Fried chicken, and a small carafe of Mango & Passionfruit margarita from their wide range of margarita menu (only..."

G1k

"Great food, cosy and dimly lit area, fast service and attentive staff. Totally happy and enjoyed their Esquites, Spiced Pork and Virgin Sangria as..."

888bing888

"Awesome place in britomart , we just had dinner here , super packed lucky we got seated pretty quickly, food was tasty and delicious we will..."

Gnxsta23

"We throughly enjoyed our dinner here on Sunday. The waitstaff were prompt and the place wasn’t too busy. I had their special chicken burger and it..."

Nathalie

"Love the service and the food. Margaritas were fantastic. The only thing is they close early but I guess is average trading hours in..."

Manuel Solano

"The Best Mexican food so far I have had in Auckland!Their Mexican Fried chicken is the BEST!!!!!What best is about this place is that they..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Their esquites, chicken quesadilla and virgin sangria are always my go-to order at Mexico. They taste so delicious and the serving for the quesadilla..."

Donna

"Grabbed a quite bite to eat before the Cher concert on Friday night. Yummy cocktails and an array of delicious small plates - great chicken..."

Tracey Hardy

"Loyal México customer for last five years and have not once been disappointed. Great price point for both food and drinks and good selection to..."

Sunaina Goundar

"My friends and I came here for dinner last night. Under six person weren't allowed to book a table. So we have to walk in. Luckily, we only waited 20..."

I'm A Foodie

"Favourite Mexican place!Their chicken quesadilla is always my go-to-dish, tacos are great and all the snack foods are worth a try - especially..."

Noname

"Went here with my team for lunch to farewell one of my colleagues - table for 12. I ordered:Pineapple Vanilla soda $5Tostaditas..."

Rosaria Nukunuku

"This place is great. Again not the Mexican back home, but a good compromise. The one thing I will say is take their menu at face value. I ordered the..."

Jay

"Group of friends went here for dinner. Ordered fried chicken, chicken wings, mushroom taco, lamb taco and chicken quesadilla. Food was good overall..."

Rohit

"Mexico is one of my favourite eateries in Auckland, for its vibrant and fresh Mexican cuisine, extensive tequila list and super funky and delicious..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Went for dinner last night pre show with 7 others. We were able to book a table due to size of group which was a bonus. Was always going to be hit..."

Kelly Dalgety

"Was so good! I loved the Eggplant taco despite how much it made my nose water bc of how spicy it was. I also really liked the chickpea patatas and..."

G 💖

"Good for lunch, as then its not busy. Atmosphere was cheerful and the staff are friendly. Good variety of food too. Only bad thing was you couldn't..."

Imperius Malekith

"Hmmm Mexico always delights with its fried chicken and fresh tasteful tacos. I actually really liked the layout of Mexico on Britomart, it’s..."

Medium_Rare

"Been here a few times and never seem to disappoint. Service is quick, staff are great. Nice venue. The fried chicken is nice, the wings are just as..."

Manoj Patel

"Came here at 5:30pm on a Friday afternoon after work! For snacks we got Esquites. For tacos we got Chimmichurri Fish, Xocolate Mole Beef..."

Oksana Zhang

"Wonderful restaurant in the Britomart area. Enter this venue and feel transported to Mexico. Well at the least the food and drinks take you there! I..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I think I ate the best pork ribs in my meatlover's history. Tender, juicy and marinated in amazing sauce. Plus Pacifico beer and that was the best..."

KW

"The food and drinks are really good. Im a huge nacho fan an was really impressed with the taste. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who..."

Aats Rockbottom

"Amazing hot sauce with awesome food. The service was excellent and the servers were very helpful as we required only vegetarian food, it was greatly..."

Tripthsingh1994

"Team lunch-have been here a couple of times before but remembered to take pics this time. Ambience and decor is great, staff are cool, service is..."

Chai Paani

"Came here for entrees as part of Savour + Switch, a progressive dinner by Britomart. Loved the lamb soft taco the best and also their margarita was..."

R-Dee Roche

"A refreshing step up from the many Mexican chain restaurants in Auckland. I really enjoy the balance of flavours across dishes eg. The watermelon..."

Sophie McIntyre

"I absolutely adore the atmosphere that Mexico provides it's customers with. The staff here are very attentive and amazing! I took my friend here for..."

Ati

"Fast and efficient service with a smile, delicious food and drinks and super clean. Buzzing on a Saturday nights and kids friendly. Love their quick..."

Amorita Maharaj

"The service was okay, though they were really busy. The food isn't really my cup of tea. The artwork was awesome and creative. The restaurant is..."

Sid

"Love the food, service and ambience. I've so far tried the beef quesadilla, fried chicken, papas bravas, corn chips and salsa, chorizo taco, red wine..."

D G

"The food is always really good. It does however feel a little expensive for the portions being delivered, but always really good. They're good with..."

Dini

"Had dinner here recently and the food, ambience and service were all good. We had a carafe of flavoured margarita, guac and nachos and some tacos...."

SDeans

"Love the atmosphere in here. We were lucky enough to be seated quite quickly if not sometimes you have to wait!! But they do have a bar area so could..."

ShoRt

"This place and Takapuna franchise are probably the best for Mexican. Their guacamole is to die for and always good quality. The fried chicken and..."

Annie Wilson

"Fantastic atmostphere and even better staff. The manager on shift yesterday i think his name was Oliver was super friendly and really is the epitome..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Good place to relax and catch up with friends. The sangria is my favorite , I would recommend better chairs though, the ones that are placed outside..."

Choco

"I ate at 'Mexico Britomart' 3 of the 18 days I was in Auckland because I had heard of how good it was. The only thing that's stopped me from giving a..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"I have been here a few times now in the past but this is my first time coming for the masterclass. We came here for my bestfriend's hens and Oliver..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Great vibes. Food and drinks are of reasonable price. The three cheese quesadilla and sangria were very good. Would visit again to try other things..."

G

"This place is the place to be after a hard day's work. I ordered some fried chicken, quesadillas and a lychee margarita. The fried chicken was a..."

Sonia Pereira

"I love the fried chicken in Mexico. The spices and herbs used are always on point, and it comes with an amazing sauce. One of our other..."

Ffionachua

"Mexico is an ok option for sharing with a group or just generally overstuffing on mexican goods. Guacamole is good for a starter, some weird soggy..."

Foodandwinefan

"This restaurant focusses on small sharing dishes. It can be a little pricey, but at least the flavour combinations are interesting and you get some..."

Raymond Tiong

"The atmosphere is really cool, as a Mexican I feel they did a great job with the Mexican decoration. I tried the guacamole and it was great! Very..."

Paula Guitierrez

"Our meals were smaller than expected but they came out with plenty of different selections. Alcohol was great! Sangria for the win again, quesadillas..."

Mana

"Mexico was great. We came for dinner and a drink on a Friday night with some friends. We ordered the fried chicken and some quesadillas, both tasted..."

Paige Venter

"It was a few weeks since I went but the experience was great so thought I would put something up about it. We basically drank lots of sangria as the..."

Neil Fibbens

"To be honest, when we decided to go to Mexico I was a little sceptical. Over the past couple of nights dining out in Auckland, we have had the..."

Auckland Eats

"Always tasty and sure to please. Food is always hot and fast to be served. Fried chicken seems to be continually going up in price with smaller..."

Cool Cat

"Amazing service, the wait staff were fun, full of life and really seemed to enjoy there job. The food was amazing we shared a few dishes between the..."

Monique Keys

"A friend of mine went here on rainy cold winter day after being all drenched we had a massive appetite. So we ordered soft taco shells, I had Pipan..."

Evaline Shandil

"Although they are changing their menu every 3 months, I think, they are consistently yummy. Not all the dishes are my favorite but still the best..."

Cristina

"The tacos were really nice, I especially liked the pork one! I got two tacos, and although the they look small, they wee surprisingly filling. The..."

Daisy Hsu

"Mexico used to be "the place to go to" it's still good pretty sure portions have shrunken, but all in all not a bad feed.Place is always..."

Alwayseating

"Went here with a friend Peter Phelan on Saturday 3 January 2015, was a very nice lunch and great service, their sauces are awesome and you can buy..."

David Purvis

"Visited the Ponsonby branch once before. The first time to visit Britomart branch for dinner alone. Ordered two small dishes for $15.00 in total...."

Michelle Hwang

"had the pleasure of being upstairs for a Margarita masterclass. Great experience making our own drinks to then be consumed! Lots of variations of..."

Andy Edmunds

"Came here for a work lunch...we tried pretty much everything on the menu. Including the sangria and tequila. The fish tacos and the lamb is the most..."

Josh Law

"Always have the most delicious food here and the staff are fantastic. It can take a while to be seated on busy nights, but you can go and sit at the..."

A

"The one and only Mexican restaurant to go to in Auckland if you are wondering which Mexican place to try.... I still remember when it opened, it was..."

Frank

"my absolute favorite place to go in britomart! have never seen a Mexican place so vibrant and well decorated, and the margaritas and sangria are so..."

Chloe Marie

"■ Incredible food■ Awesome Service■ Pretty decor■ Small portion sizes■ Unable to make bookingsI'm so in..."

FoodieOodie95

"The blanco sangria here is pretty good compared to other places; sweet and refreshing. We also had the cauliflower and chorizo quesadillas; these..."

Rojas

"This is a favourite of mine, always a great place to meet a friend. Sharing plates is ideal here. Grab a jug of sangria, spicy chicken nibbles and..."

Alix

"Just had free tacos here(though coupon expired yesterday...)， also prawn tostada and chips, lovely atmosphere and friendly stuff^..."

Hui Shi

"Did not disappoint! The meal was filling, generous and decently priced. My chicken quesdillas with jalapeno dip was sooo good! It wasnt too spicy but..."

Jessica Li

"Ok this place has one reason to visit here, and it's a good one - the Mexico fried chicken. It's mind blowingly good, and the reason I have been back..."

Zoe Bowker

"Ambience was very good, very busy but we were served very nicely, great food as well. The drinks were definitely a highlight suggested by a friend. A..."

Spencer's Reviews

"In love with this place. Came here with a couple of peeps three times. Always ordered the Quesidillas. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Lovely..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"I went to dinner here with my 7 year old daughter last night. We were greeted by lovely friendly staff and shortly after being seated the waitress..."

Saffron Clark

"Very nice vegetarian food. Lovely ambiance with Mexican music . Worth spending money. Friendly staff with smile on face. Me and my partner both..."

Punish Budhiraja

"Mexican done right! Started with the guacamole and a mix of soft shell tacos (chicken, beef) and Quesadillas, and finished it all with a variety of..."

Lyle

"I went here for lunch with my work friends today, we were seated straight away which was good. Our server greeted us and got us water straight away..."

Alysha Bower

"Fantastic atmosphere and staff makes you feel special and comfortable and always make sure everything is ok which is great service. The food is..."

Richie Chewy

"I love soft shell tacos, but there aren't many places in New Zealand that have them. Most Mexican places offer only hard shell variants. This new..."

Vivi S

"I have been here a few times since moving to Auckland. When I visited last, they had just come out with their spring menu. It is absolutely perfect..."

Kendel

"A go-to when I'm in the city. Like all Mexicos, it's so simply and highly effective! You can spend $100 for 3 people and eat like kings. Love their..."

Sarah M

"Okay I'm a sucker for Mexican food so it's almost next to impossible for me to not like any form of it. I stumbled into this establishment on a sunny..."

Sushmitha D

"We've been here a couple of times now and each time the service has been wonderful and the food has been delicious! The waiters/waitresses are..."

Sam Papworth

"My son took me here for lunch had a wonderful atmosphere and great food will certainly go again service was very good The place was a lie dark..."

WESTY5

"Amazing food! Love the flavours. And servers great recommendations and fast service! Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend going here. Won't be..."

Jennifer Orsatti

"We had lunch here yesterday for the first time. The restaurant itself is cool and beautifully set up with Mexican decorations etc adorning the walls...."

Fiona M

"Love this place, the price is perfect, the food amazing, the atmosphere too. Omg the Ceviche is absolutely delirious. Really really good an the..."

Mariajosemvw

"I really rate this place! its definitely one of those places that gets a weekend started! lovely fun environment for a group setting, food is tapas..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Mexico is one of my all time favourites and Mexico Britomart was the first one I ever went to. I haven't been here in a while as the Ponsonby one is..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely menu full of awesome flavours and all things tantalising! great atmosphere especially for things like birthdays, definitely a good place for a..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Food is good. Service is OK. You have to get here at the right time because it gets pretty busy at times. That being said it adds to the busy..."

Seeeaaann

"First time there today and I ordered the guacamole as well as the fish taco. Both were very flavoursome and fresh. The guacamole was a bit salty for..."

Ping

"Great food and friendly staff! Can't go wrong with the MFC (mexican fried chicken) - definitely a must try! The look and feel of this place is fun..."

HJ

"Came here last Friday for a quick meal after work. We both had the Restaurant Month special ($25 for 2 courses) and a sangria..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I've been here a few times for dinner/drinks after work. Staff are really attentive and friendly and it's an awesome atmosphere. The food is pretty..."

Lisa V

"Not a fan of the wait times..I believe you only book a table if you 6+ prople also if you have morw 10 you can only order from there $35 pp menu..."

FoodLoco

"The fried chicken was a winner. Super crunchy, juicy and everything you expect from a good fried chicken, beautiful sauce. Everything else was on the..."

Ryan

"Had a wonderful experience her over the weekend. The chicken quesadilla is absolutely delicious! And so were the churros!! The food and experience is..."

Rebecca Ellis

"This is one of our favourite places to have a fun Friday lunch, with a sharing style menu it's best experienced with a group of friends who are happy..."

Madicattt

"Just ok for me. Would like to go back to try a few other things but nothing really wowed me. Had a few of the tacos, the fried chicken and..."

Victoria

"This is a lively place to get good Mexican food. This outlet seems to be busy whenever we visit, but it adds to the fun. The noise is an..."

Jaya

"My go to place in Britomart for a fail safe amazing time when you can't decide what to eat. A moody but festive atmosphere, friendly &..."

Helena Chen

"Went here for dinner tonight. I've only been to the Takapuna Mexico so it was my firsy time here. I love the vibe of this place. The decor is so..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Arrived around 8pm on a Friday night this place gets booked real fast. They take your name and number and call you when your table is ready...."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"great service.place was packed and food came out so fast.yummy food, never disappointed, great drinks on offer.Staff here are so..."

Hungry_akl_bro

"Fantastic food! Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday. Had great service, great atmosphere, nice and warm in the cold weather! Had the chickpea..."

Emily Pavey

"Fried chicken. You have to try the fried chicken. ..Now that is out of the way, Mexico is a fun place to dine, and they change their menu..."

Denise D'Sa

"Love how the Mexico theme flows through even in the toilet. The food we had was super delicious. The chilli churros weren't my cup of tea..."

Gianina Castro

"been here on many occassions. Great, tasty and amazingly priced food that fills you up. I go here with my friends often and we always get the fried..."

Holly Grey

"TOP 10 PICK - This super cool Mexican joint is the bomb of all Mexican served in Britomart. The fried chicken, the range of tacos will have you..."

House Of Eats

"This place is my midweek mood booster.The menu seems to be seasonal, there's always new options. It's all tasty, especially the quesdialls. But..."

Table For One

"Not the first time I've been to this place, and it didn't let me down. Came here for lunch on a Monday around 1pm (a good time and day to avoid the..."

Sophia O-W

"It was truly an enjoyable evening spent here. I think that may have largely been due to the amazing top shelf tequilas and delicious margaritas..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Review: Flavoursome food! Some minor let-downs.The service was fast and efficient, however the plantain chips weren't crunchy, quite chewy..."

DVDM

"...Is THAT it!? Damn they must have tiny chickens in Mexico... ?The Mexico Fried chicken was literally, 9 nicely coated, but really tanned,..."

Cheesyweesy

"Always been a place we can depend on to have a good time; the food is nice, simple and addictive. I usually order 4-5 tacos, the fried chicken and..."

FoodiePhysician

"The original Mexico! Had lots of memories here so glad they opened one all around so no matter where you are you can have m@xico I love tha fact the..."

Chloe-Mae

"Nice little Mexican tapas restaurant with clean, sharp flavoured, sharing style food. The sweet corn tortillas were the standout with the fish soft..."

Rosely

"It's fun, colourful, young, on trend and an easy cheap eat; service casual but friendly; good for sharing tastes not mains. Worth a nibble including..."

Stephanie Chen

"Perfect place to unwind after a long day. Love the chilled out vibe and the extremely flavourful food. Not a fan of the seating plan and the lack of..."

Anita Zahoor

"Only went in for a small snack but wow! Fast and friendly service that makes you feel at home, along with delicious food! I ordered the coconut&mint..."

Lauren

"Great food and really cool place. Had lunch here last and enjoyed it very much. The drinks are amazing too. Price is reasonable for the quality of..."

Ninjunkie

"I adore the food at Mexico but my average rating for this particular Meixco is due to the small and crowded dining area and the average wait time of..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Very good food that's all I..."

Reema

"I always come here when friends ask to hang out at a bar, great ambience, very intimate table seating and staff are all willing to help you with..."

Angela Lina

"Went with my wife last weekend and while we didn't order a lot was impressed with the food as well as the fit out and service.Have spent some..."

James Brown

"Great Vibe, Great Food, Fun Staff and pretty good Bang for your Buck. They recently launched some new, non alcoholic, drinks which are delicious! My..."

Amy Tanabe

"I've only been to Mexico once, but really enjoyed the experience. I was with a big group, and we were fortunate to snaffle a table. The..."

Bonsai

"Went to Mexico Britomart in a group of six and must say we didn't pick the restaurant after going to the Takapuna one several months earlier and..."

Helen Gyde

"I quite like Mexico, however I would hesitate to go due to business and having to wait 1-2 hours for a table. Though when going at an unbusy time,..."

Monica

"When writing a review I think it's important to get your head around what a place is trying to achieve and assess it according to how well it..."

Wolfie W

"Mexico is a favourite of ours for tasty affordable authentic mexican food with friends. Expect to wait for your table in the weekends, but there is..."

Janine

"We have been trying to get to Mexico for weeks but only managed it last night. I had read the reviews beforehand and almost changed venues but the..."

Sally Smart

"Great restaurant, great atmosphere and helpful friendly staff - always love it..."

Alli

"Checked this place out on a Saturday afternoon when it wasn't too busy. Great decor but servers seemed a bit cold.. some of the waitresses seemed..."

Melanie Matthews

"Awesome place to grab a bite to eat. From $6-$12 a plate it’s cheap too. We went on Friday night before the comedy gala and everyone enjoyed..."

Jason McAlcott

"Went here with my family after loving the Takapuna one. I knew how it worked with tapa style. Decor is fantastic it's just too cramped is the only..."

Rachel Schuurman

"I love this place. Have been here twice now. The Quesadilla is very good, definitely recommend one to share (as these come in 8..."

Rosemary Young

"The food at Mexico is a contrast to the typical interpretation of Mexican food served in New Zealand - petite servings, no stodge and delicate..."

Rob Ford

"Big foodie and absolutely blown away. the service great. the margaritas - best have ever tasted. But the food. Sublime. I have told everyone I..."

Lisa Garrity

"Great place. Went between Xmas and New Year and had an early dinner and beer. Great to go somewhere and be able to order several things without it..."

Karen Evans

"I have been to mexico 3 timesAbsolutely Loved it everytime, yes it gets busy so be prepared to wait, but with a bar just around the corner..."

Aleesha Nana

"I've been looking for quality Mexican food for quite some time now and have finally found it! I love tacos so right away my eye was drawn to the..."

Rachel Byrnes

"Delicious authentic food, equally tasty drinks, and knowledgeable service which all create an amazing atmosphere! The fried chicken is to die for!..."

Paul Dorey

"Been here 4 times now, each time has been great, good service, and for the price of the food its great! We have got a few different dishes to share..."

Courtney Maloyd

"what a place!we went here tonight for the 1st time it was just fantastic heaps of staff, great service and fantastic mexican food! great..."

Matt Cooper

"Quirky place to come with mates for a catch-up over a wine & tapas style dining.Food was tasty & delivered quickly on a busy..."

Louise Bartlett

"After hearing much hyped reviews about this place I wanted to check it out for myself... And it didn't disappoint. This was my second..."

Alice Pan

"I have been to Mexico twice now and the first time there were a few hiccups but the second time was amazing! We had a big group and managed to get a..."

Celia Schollum

"Mexico is a breath of fresh air in the Auckland City restaurant scene.The place is fun, it's loud, it's squishy... chances are, you will be..."

Ruby MacAvoy

"This place is fantastic! BUT - go with the following in mind:Because it’s so popular you need to get there either early (ie 6pm) or later..."

Louise

"Love it! Fabulous.Have been 5 times now and enjoyed every experience.The staff are great and the twiggy blonde maitre dee is always a charm..."

Jenny

"I have been to "Mexico" every week since it opened. This is banging fresh Mexican street food and is about as far away from Tex Mex as one can..."

Andy Chon

"We went along on night number 2. Considering this the service was pretty good, 4/5. They didnt know what was going on, but they pulled it off very..."

Bob

"Great Mexican food! Been there about 12 times in the past 3 months. Their soft shell tacos are amazing! Quick and easy to grab and then go..."

Onkar

"Mexico is a favourite lunch spot during weekdays in the city - doors open at 12pm and the waiting list is usually full by 12.45pm so an early lunch..."

Fain Feasts

"Wait times can be long and the drinks aren't strong..."

Nick

"Was lucky enough to get a seat right away, even though we were told at first there may be about a 45min wait. The waiters were very attentive and..."

Michael Humphries

"I first went to Mexico when it opened; can that really be over two years ago? I have often walked past Mexico quite late and it seemed to maintain a..."

Flyingkiwi

"The restaurant is actually bigger than it looks from the outside, it was small because it was crowded, but the actual space spilled into the back...."

Heartshrooms

"Mexico does a number of things right, making it one of the best restaurants in Auckland – the staff is jovial, the food is inspired, the ambience..."

Danny

"Mexico is a fiesta for both your taste buds and your eyes. The waitresses wear floral headdresses reminiscent of Lana del Rey and the walls are a..."

Eat It Auckland

"Don’t let the long wait for a table put you off, Mexico is a great restaurant. I don’t think I have ever waited less than an hour for a table for..."

Rebecca Smith

"The food at Mexico was excellent and tasty. They had many vegan options including tacos, sides, mains and dessert. The cocktails were also delicious...."

Xanadu Ti Tree

"My friends and I came here for dinner last night. Under six person weren't allowed to book a table. So we have to walk in. Luckily, we only waited 20..."

張白毛

"Great Mexican restaurant in Britomart, CBD, Auckland. The menu is tapas style, designed to share and multiple dishes. The food was tasty but lacked..."

cheekybulls

"Easy to miss but well worth a visit. Looks small to start but plenty of seating available down the back. All your favourites you would expect as well..."

Matthew Hansen

"Tapas style restaurant. The staff explained how the menu worked and provided us with excellent service. We didn't have to wait long for the food to..."

Hanuman Ho

"Great place, great ambience, great food. Awesome drinks but food portions were really small. It was packed due to a gig at vector but they..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Amazing restaurant in Auckland city. Near the train station and the more popular areas. The food was incredible. I loved the staff and the atmosphere..."

nat allen

"Is there such a thing as "fusion Mexican" tapas? I guess there is now! The funky range of ever changing flavours at Mexico (they change their menu..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Food was good for the price. If you sit outside, flies could be a problem. Bigger than their other store in Auckland but old furniture and building...."

Roman Mortuza

"Taco chip was amazing also sources they provide really nice. All the food we ordered pretty..."

mamatomochu

"Rad place for a night out. Did the margarita class with our work social club. Heaps of fun, yummy drinks and a good feed put on. Def..."

Trina Mullan

"We happened to go in because it was raining and we didn't want to walk to some place further. We were pleasantly surprised by the warm atmosphere..."

Luke Paruman

"Food was great! Highly recommend the Guacamole and one of their Margaritas, which come in many different flavours. Staff were very friendly, and very..."

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