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Gluten Free Options: The best in Browns Bay

7 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Yaruki Japanese Restaurant
87/100 (1162 ratings)
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"Me and my family have been fans of Yaruki since 2005. It's only gotten better and better each year. The head chef Yoshi is super friendly and makes..."
Anish Koirala
"#1 Japanese restaurant in Auckland! If you’re wanting authentic Japanese dishes that is not only fresh but good in quantity, this is the only place..."
Arianaaa
"My partner and sister in law dined here and the food, drinks and the service was amazing. The restaurant has nice atmosphere is very popular with the..."
Jose Julius Christiansen
"Great food and interesting menu. The deserts were great and the soup amazing. Service was not the usual standard, had to call for service..."
Anton Pienaar
"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland, all their dishes are very authentic and tastes fresh. The Bento boxes have good portions...."
Theodore Carlos
"First time came here and it became one of my favourite restaurant in Browns Bay!I came here with my partner on a Wednesday night about 7:40pm...."
Kejia Dong
"One of my favourite places in Browns Bay.I love coming here the food is always lovely and the staff are friendly and organized.I've tried a..."
Romana Petrie
"I used Zomato gold in Yaruki, the manager (maybe) took care of us. The food was delicious, a little bit pricey if I was not using zomato gold. Good..."
Foodie Dudie
"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceFabulous Japanese Restaurant in Browns Bay!I arrived..."
곰정안
"One of our local favourites to go to often for lunch or dinner 😋 never disappointed in the service or quality of the food. Staff always give us a..."
Danyelle Gates
"Such an amazing experience! Friendly and inviting atmosphere and the staff are lovely and the food was just sensational we had sukiyaki and bento..."
Christine Hing
"Yaruki's has been my number one favourite restaurant on the North Shore since I was introduced to it years ago by a school friend. I go as often as I..."
Tanya M. Wheeler
"Yummy food and superb service team, but the combos are a little too expensive. The look of the shop is also really good . I recommend you to go there..."
Robbin
"😋 Really nice Japanese restaurant. Recommended by a my Japanese friend, she said this restaurant has an authentic Japanese cuisine! Cosy decor,..."
Whittling Arts
"Gorgeous wee spot for dinner - do call ahead to book as they get very busy. Favourite is the salmon sashimi - always very fresh and best I’ve had..."
Em
"We came tonight without reservation and the resraurant was fully booked! But lucky they let us sit at one of the reserved table! The ambience gave..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"We go there regularly and it's always good. When they are busy they prefer that people finish within a reasonable time because it's such a..."
Bright One
"Go to Japanese place when we want to go somewhere local! Food is always tasty and reasonably priced. Service is always friendly as well. Only thing..."
Laura Oliveira
"After doble confirmed with my Japanese friend me and my Mr went to the place. Accidentally booked at another Yaruki in west auckland... but they also..."
Abby Liu
"We have been going to Yaruki for several years now.  This restaurant always serves a high standard of food which is nicely presented.  The food is..."
Sam Jones
"Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend. Will certainly be back. Great to have a restaurant like this locally. Make sure you book..."
Anna Leech
"This restaurant deserves a genuine 5/5 for food, service, atmosphere, and overall experience. Myself and 2 others went along on a saturday..."
Jess
"When your best friend loves Japanese food... I have to constantly find Japanese restaurants to go to. She absolutely loved the food here, and we've..."
Melanie Wang
"The best Japanese hands down! We have tried various Japanese resterants. This is by far the best Japanese i have had. They never disappoint time and..."
Natasha Wright
"We love this place.  The food is always delicious and the presentation fantastic.  It is usually busy so always good to make a booking.  Service..."
Donna Nelson
"An unassuming entrance and nothing from the outside that really calls you in, that all changes when you get inside. Lovely cozy feeling, very compact..."
Warren
"Went here for dinner last night and it was nice. I had the salmon steak as my main & my boyfriend had chicken katsu. We also shared the Yaruki..."
Jessica
"Unreal food. Best Japanese I've ever had. Cute little restaurant which was inviting, clean and warm. Food was so fresh and sooo hot when it was..."
Caitlin
"This restaurant is always busy, maybe because it's a small setting, the slowest food service we ever experienced, 5-7 mins wait between dishes. Food..."
Cecilia Wu
"BEST BYO Japanese Restaurant on the North Shore........Great service, Great menu with fresh delicious food, great location, plenty of parking, lovely..."
Janine Carr
"Small, intimate and warm! Charming little location with welcoming staff and delicious food. Would recommend everyone to go here but do..."
Victoria
"Nice Japanese restaurant in Browns Bay. Came on weekend night without booking, fortunately came around 5:30 otherwise I don't think we can have a..."
Flora
"Very good but there's some exquisite competition down the road in the form of Ramen Takara. The food here is good, as with the service and pricing,..."
Raspberry Beret
"I had never been to a japenese restaurant previous to my visit to Yaruki and I was so impressed! I decided to try new and 'interesting' dishes and..."
Kat. Jordan
"Nice local // Very friendly staff // beautiful food // beautiful decor I absolutely love Yaruki and is definitely one of my favourite..."
Gabriela Glory
"For those who have been here before you will know just how great this place is but for those who don't know, well..... the staff here are so friendly..."
Mr.G (OFFICIAL)
"Fantastic little restaurant with loads of character and charm.  We visited on a Thursday for my son's birthday with 8 of us and managed to book a..."
Kim Edginton
"Lovely place to eat, really nice food and service.We had the two person meal, with a lot of different eats.The fresh raw fresh was..."
Matt
"Good pricing for bento at lunch time, then price goes up at dinner time. Anyhow food is good, customer service is great. A bit limited with their..."
Toru Tres
"Been here on many occasions and its one of my favourite Japanese Restaurants. Reasonably priced, a night out for 2 people including drinks adds..."
J S
"Yaruki, a humble little Japanese restaurant in Browns Bay which places importance on freshness, quality and authenticity.Always busy. So..."
Jade Lim
"Best sushi !!And the owner** yoshi he is a very welcoming guy and sweet.:)All dishes are divine my favorite are boat sashimi and Nuta..."
Chedam Chedam
"Love my Japanese!! I always go for their Bento boxes when I go and Ive had their Chicken Teri Bento & Yaruki Lunch Bento so far. The food's always..."
FoodieOodie95
"Yaruki is a small and cosy restaurant that can be relied on for fresh Japanese food.I would recommend new diners to order the daily sashimi..."
Minily
"Great little Japanese place. Staff can be a little standoffish but food is beautiful. Great decor and a nice atmosphere. Sake list is OK but not..."
Geoff Cronhelm
"I absolutely love Japanese food - I have high expectations when it comes to Japanese but surprisingly, Yaruki was decent! I would definitely come..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Fantastic night. Went for a birthday they play loud birthday music which was hilarious! Great food and they really went the extra mile with the..."
Rebecca Cook
"Went for dinner. Great food and service. Everyone loved all their meals and all were different. My second time there so was great to see the..."
Ian
"This place is always full which reflects their delicious food. Last time I went the waitress accidentally spilt miso soup on my friend but they gave..."
Alana Geach
"Came here for dinner with a group of friends. Lucky we booked a table because this place gets full super fast! The restaurant had to turn down a few..."
Trin
"We finally went for lunch at the Yaruki in Browns Bay as we have meaning to for a number of years. We are both partial to Japanese food and we..."
Lochbuie
"Always enjoy yaruki, fantastic for date night or with the..."
Chantelle
"We have followed Yoshi of Yaruki from small beginnings in Henderson and now go to Browns Bay. What great food, we think its the very best. Mention..."
Shane Hislop
"Very good. Great food. Booking is a must. Definitely going..."
Vicki Williams
"Always packed. My partner and I have been going there regularly as the food is really amazing. Probs most kiwis won't have it but the unagi kabayaki..."
Poricasol
"Enjoyed a birthday celebratory lunch here today. Service was quick & efficient. Food was as good as we expected after reading others reviews!..."
Les Howe
"We often visit this restaurant and really like the consistantly good Japanese meals on offer. The owner chef always seems to be enjoying preparing..."
Rod Carr
"A group of 7 of us had never been here but figured we'd give it a shot. Every single one of us could stop raving about how sizable, tasty and good..."
Bramford Horton
"Have been at this place for lunch on two separate occasions and ordered their teriyaki chicken lunch box and chicken special. Both times, the meals..."
Jin Gao
"Great food at reasonable prices. Service is slow but..."
Alyse M
"This place would have to be one of my favourites yet for Japanese food. I have tried many now but still come back to Yaruki, especially for the lunch..."
Tracey Senf
"This restaurant has fantastic Japanese Cuisine. We used to frequent this establishment when owned by the original owners. It was always popular but..."
Rob Bickford
"Great atmosphere, excellent service, good food, very good value for money.Never disappointed after many visits.If you like Japanese..."
Graham
"Brilliant Japanese. I always have excellent service- staff are very friendly and inviting.The meals are averagely priced but well..."
Alex
"Great menu, and excellent value combination meals. For those with children who haven't eaten Japanese, the menu offers meals for the most fastidious..."
Brian Casey
"Having moved from the City to the shore, it's hard to find good 'international' restaurants. This is a lovely place which is great for both lunch and..."
Jessica
"My favourite Japanese haunt. The chef greets you by first name basis. Staff are attentive and friendly. Sashimi is fresh and prepared with..."
Eat.sleep.repeat
"Beautiful Japanese restaurant located in Browns Bay. The interior gives you a comfortable Japan style vibe, excellent services too! A bit crowded and..."
Kin Cheung
"We had a fantastic dinner tonight! So glad we decided to dine here. The food was amazing. Fresh and plentiful. Menu was extensive and staff were..."
Sandra Sanderson
"Our third visit here and it is amazing. The flavours, the food, the staff, one cannot fault! Very tentative and super friendly, such a relaxed..."
Tina Lawson
"This was our first visit and we were blown away by the amazing food! Loved Udon here. The staffs including chefs were extremely friendly and we felt..."
J Sung
"Beautiful atmosphere and fresh sashimi. Tempura was not the best choice though. Loved the service. Will recommend. Ordered- medium sashmi/salmon..."
J
"Yaruki restaurant have been my go-to place recently. Eventhough the place is always so busy, the foods are come out super fast but still delicious..."
Tue Ngoc Lam
"Yaruki has been my favourite Japanese restaurant for over a decade. Was taken here by my parents as a kid and love to come back to experience the..."
Taylor Barr
"This was the greatest dining experience of my life. I have never been anywhere that reserved 5 stars as much as here. The staff went so above and..."
Annie Milsom
"Love this place. Never disappointed. Beautiful presentation of all the dishes, fresh and delicious. Great attentive and friendly..."
Liz Scott
"Fresh sashimi, every meal is so tasty and well presented. Ambience and service is great. A definite bookmarked restaurant to revisit..."
Shirley Ye
Beach Bistro
86/100 (640 ratings)
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Pork
"got the vegetarian breakfast, was good, just cafe just regular cafe food. Service is friendly and and always has good vibes when I come here...."
Natalie.r.a.good
"Warm home style restaurant. Not the fancy one but makes you feel eating at home, tasty and relax. Owner was really kind and food was..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really enjoy the little restaurant, foods are very delicious and service is suuuuuuuuuuper good. Must try the beef as appetizer, chef will cook it..."
Victoria Yang
"Fantastic Home Cooked Meal!This is not your typical commercialised restaurant. But provides a very at home feel.Owner was..."
Tony Ma
"Went for breakfast. I had the salmon benedict and wife had the bacon. My salmon benedict was amazing. It was on this potato hash the was crispy. The..."
Andre Cressy
"Went for breakfast staff very attentive and friendly Best coffee and great menu selection had the French toast and eggs benny perfect meal..."
Scorpio
"A cute cafe, had delicious breakfasts & coffee with friends, (fussy coffee drinkers) nice location & friendly staff. Great for a catch up, we will be..."
MamaBear
"This is not one of those hipster cafes that are so prevalent in Auckland these days. At the Beach bistro, the food is genuine, homely and delicious...."
Arabella Ross
"Always great food and great service. Love the new dolce option(coffee and cake till 10pm)Open till 10pm each night. Bistro nights are..."
Sandra Schmidt
"went to this place quite often as we live nearby. it's a small but cozy cafe right across the Browns bay beach. me and my parner LOVES this place. it..."
Stephanie Perwata
"This is my favourite cafe for coffee. The croissants are flown from France. The standard of food is beautiful and the flavours on the menu are above..."
Vicki Corless Brown
"A bit late adding my review.  I went to this cafe back in November for breakfast.  I had the french toast on both occasions for breakfast and they..."
K Bert8
"Stumbled across this place while walking along Browns Bay beach. We had pork loin stuffed with apple, eggplant and pistachio which had an AMAZING..."
Lisa Yang
"Just fantastic. Really. My wife and I have just come home from dinner, and our taste buds are still in a state of delight. Just gorgeous: sumptuous,..."
Paul Hubbard
"Lovely to have Beach Bistro open again 😀.... always made to feel welcome ❤️ and doggy heaven 🐶🐶🐶🐶 coffee was great and service..."
Sarah Bearne
"Favourite cafe in the neighbourhood! Always friendly service (although at times a little hit and miss), great coffee and superb location. Absolutely..."
Karen Park
"Very nice staff and an awesome place. Nice setup and very open. Food was good as well. Almost all of it. Calamari tasted chewy but apart from that..."
Adline Shandil
"Have been here several times since re-opening for coffee, breakfast, lunch and to try their deicious pastries.  It never disappoints.  Their staff..."
Monique Power
"■ Indoor & Outdoor seating, perfect view of Bbay beach■ Awesome staff■ Delicious brunch menu■ Gets very busyMan..."
FoodieOodie95
"I went to Beach Bistro with a group for my friends birthday lunch. This was the first time for all of us and we all LOVED it! You can not go past..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I ordered pukkolla and buffalo yoghurt whereas my friend ordered spicy funghi. My meal was really nice mostly because I'm craving for some yoghurts...."
Michelle
"Food and service always good. Enjoyable relaxed atmosphere by the beach.Had one of their gourmet pies absolutely delicious. ..eggs bene also..."
Les Seiler
"I took my little one here for lunch on weekend but unfortunately the kitchen is closed, so I tried some snack. Handcut potato chips is crunchy and..."
Flora
"Generally a good experience. The steak gratin dish I had was done fairly well. Steak was cooked to a good level of consistency and was reasonably..."
ZZQ
"This cafe is perfect for an early morning breakfast! The waiter has such a great personality and very friendly. He always tries to guess what we are..."
Joe Smith
"This cafe / restaurant is my favourite in Browns Bay.  It's perfect for a casual drop-in coffee and cake, a great brunch or lunch, or an evening..."
Sonia White
"Great location, delicious food. The Coconut French Toast was a stand-out, and The Beach Big Breakfast was very good, just needed some sauce on the..."
Maryana Hamilton
"I always feel welcome here, and the staff are very friendly and efficient.  The food is consistently good (love the vegetarian breakfast and the..."
Paul L
"Great ambience and service. Fantastic views, quite and relaxing. The coffee is good and the service is very attentive. I find very enjoyable to visit..."
Roberto Mos
"I pretty much live at this cafe! It is my no.1 choice for breakfast and lunch 😊 highly recommend this cafe - their French toast is by far my fav..."
Chloe Hurtley
"Sunday morning often means brunch out in our household, so we decided to take the dog and go for a wander down to Browns Bay and ended up at this..."
Minily
"This is my go to place in Browns Bay.  Lovely coffee, the best eggs bene and a relaxing atmosphere.  I've taken my family there too for a weekend..."
Diane Hannay
"I went here for brunch while wedding planning and had the BEST time. There were four of us so we ordered two eggs bene with pork belly and two..."
Madicattt
"Great Cakes. Anita is a great..."
Troy
"Meat Pie. Anita makes a mean meat pie. It is tasty and hearty...."
Dave
"My husband and I had an evening meal here on 4th February - bubbly on arrival, 2 courses consisting Confit du Canard with an orange sauce on mashed..."
Gillian Kenyon
"We had lunch here on a Sunday. The tuna and citrus salad was excellent. So nice to have sushimi tuna, and it appears to be popular as I had the last..."
Robyn Wickenden
"This is a short review. (Visited 5.07.14)It had been a long day and I needed caffeine to help me through - turns out, my company was up for a..."
Katy Horrocks
"This is my cafe every Sunday morning after the market. The coffee is perfect, the food is great, the staff are lovely. And it has free WiFi. Need I..."
James Gibson
"Just loved this café - today being Easter Saturday we by chance ended up at this café - the staff were just awesome right from the start. We were..."
Lynne Cartwright
"Well, after posting a rather negative reivew a few months back, we decided to give this place another try. We always really enjoyed the food and the..."
Maria
"We go to Beach Cafe very regularly. We find the staff and the owner very friendly and eager to oblige. The food is always of good quality and very..."
Joan O'Connor
"As soon as walked in the owner was so welcoming and gave us a menu straight away and made it easy to choose what i wanted. the food also came with in..."
Cesca Pass
"We stumbled upon this lovely cafe while looking for another and found the owner so welcoming. As soon as we walked in we were acknowledged and asked..."
Jeanette
"Great service, friendly staff, good food and coffee. This was our first visit here following not so good experiences in other premises. Light airy..."
Rufus
"Over the last few months we have made several trips to beach. in Browns Bay. Every time we have enjoyed beautiful food accompanied with some of the..."
Todd Perry
"Had a family lunch here for my brothers birthday. The meals were fantastic, I love how they cater smaller meals for children. The pasta dish I had..."
Nicola Matthews
"The boys and I took mother out for lunch yesterday, what an experience. Mothers day was so busy the staff at Beach were awesome. They pampered my..."
Simon Burton
"Great coffee, and fabulous service. I had been to the cafe before when it was Spring Moon, sad and bad experience! What a change, they are open till..."
Jane Smith
"It's our favorite place in Browns Bay for brunch. We love their homemade hashbrowns and freshly squeezed juices! Eggs Benedict with salmon and The..."
Petka Adamkova
"I had a steak and eggs with some chips I won't say I will have that again a bit bland however my friend had the eggs with potato rosti and I had a..."
Estelle
"Fantastic Home Cooked Meal! This is not your typical commercialised restaurant. But provides a very at home feel. Owner was extremely friendly to..."
Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前
"The best cafe in Browns Bay. The staff and owners are very friendly and the menu caters to all tastes. Excellent coffee and vegetarian food options...."
Chris Tarpey
"I'm so glad to see this restaurant is open again... It's our favorite place for Sunday morning breakfast. Awesome food, super friendly owners and..."
Rene Lind-Steyn
"Such a stunning little spot for a gorgeous brunch at the beach. Beautiful views especially if you get the tables right on the road, food is..."
Ally Tarr
"Had a nice breakfast with my colleagues there today. Good coffee, good service, awesome views! What else to ask for?..."
Stanislav Ivanov
"Very good service and tasty food. Nice..."
Craig Lancaster
"Excellent place! We were there for dinner and had the cream of celery and bacon soup, fish pot pie and bangers and mash. The food was outstanding,..."
Ian Chan
"Lovely local cafe with beach views. Nice to sit outside on a good day. Very good breakfast menu plus their other food. Coffee good. Handy parking..."
Sheree Foster
Ramen Takara
84/100 (2015 ratings)
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"Tonkotsu ramen was great, rich salty broth and springy and textured ramen noodles. All toppings were great. The sweet and sour pork was quite..."
Emma
"Good was good. Didn't have to wait too long. Good atmosphere without loud background music. Good amount of heating in their courtyard area on a rainy..."
Kim Ke
"Beautiful place, with such beautiful meal to enjoy, plus after a very good feed, the beach is just outside the..."
Lee
"This is place awesome. I have tried most of their ramen and it didnt disappoint me! My personal favorite here is the chicken karaage, oh man its..."
Pam Gaddi
"The service there is superb. The staff are all really friendly and the food is well presented and tastes amazing. I always recommend this place to..."
Berry
"We live far away from here, but we’ve been happy to make trips to Ramen Takara in Browns Bay for the past 5 years. Always good food and friendly..."
Foodventurer
"Been there a lot. Always busy there. Their ramen is consistent and some of the menu has a Chinese twist. Tonkatsu broth is tiny bit salty to me...."
Katsu Don
"One of our fave ramen restaus around the shore..."
L A
"Ramen Takara is always an absolute delight..."
James McCaig
"It was an amazing experience for me. Beautiful service. We had to wait to get a seat, but it was worth it. Though it was crowded, there was no..."
Bhavik M. Shah
"really good, not amazing but really good. Karaage chicken is a win, tonkotsu ramen is also a win. Very cheap and an probably the best place to go..."
Bailey Moffitt
"Last week we featured Tanpopo Ramen this time we will have some ramen again but in Ramen Takara Japanese Noodle House. There are two branches for..."
Ang Sarap
"The atmosphere was so great for dining at night. It was warm and friendly, with amazing waiters too. The food here is great, especially the udon and..."
Minh Thu
"One of the best ramens in the Shore. I really like the ambiance and it feels like you are in Japan. The ramen is legit at a very affordable price...."
El
"Food was absolutely amazing. The only downside was the portion size. It was just a tad bit too small for me but overall great staff and cute..."
Jane Hor
"Food is amazing and as a result, this place is always busy! It’s quite a small venue for its popularity so can be a bit of a squeeze when dining..."
Ellis
"Great food and great place. The food was a bit too salty for me, but the flavour is great. We ordered yakisoba, and a spicy jade ramen. We are quite..."
Charis Yang
"Beautiful food, I especially enjoyed the broth of my tonkotsu ramen, it was full of flavour. The staff were friendly and catered to individual..."
Clem
"Ramen Takara will always be my go to place for Japanese food! I absolutely love their gyoza, karage chicken and ramen! I had their wonton ramen most..."
Zoe Elizabeth
"I had the chashu ramen with upsized curly noodles and shared a 6 piece karage chicken. The ramen was everything I had hoped for with the broth being..."
Ihaka Steel
"😍😍😍 karaage chicken don & pork belly spring rolls!! Ramen Takara is out of this world. Only $69.00 for two people with an entree and two..."
Bayley
"I have been there a couple of timeGood foodSlightly pricy compare to the portionBetter than ponsonby one.Great location right..."
Jhye21
"One of the best Ramen in Auckland for sure. Had the seafood one with soup and changed the noodle into thich/curly. Absolutely loved it. It tasted..."
MS
"Good food and amazing service! Big serving, tasty and affordable. Great value for money! Servers are polite and friendly too. Would definitely go..."
Kristine Isla
"Been coming here for the past couple of years and it has never let me down.We ordered a Tonkotsu Ramen, Chashu Ramen, Pork Gyoza, and a..."
Vivian C
"Nice location close to the beach! Ramen has a nice balanced flavour. The broth was not too salty and oily which was good! The chicken karaage was..."
Ann Castillo
"Love this place, it’s always very busy, yet service stays on top and people there are so friendly, food comes quickly to our table, good..."
💓 K
"Family fave! The food is always delish, at a reasonable price. This place is always busy and pays to book in advance as this is a perfect go-to!..."
DM
"Definitely not a lie, nor understatement to claim Ramen Takara as the yummiest ramen spot in Auckland! We ordered a shio tori ramen, beautiful..."
Annie Tong
"We visited Ramen Takara a couple of weeks ago, attracted by the many very good reviews. We chose the pork gyozas to share for entree, followed by..."
Lochbuie
"Really good Japanese ramen noodle restaurant. It’s always amazing every time when we are there. Have tried many kinds of food and never..."
Jane
"LOVE Ramen Takara, definitley Browns Bays best restaurant!! Amazing service and the food is always amazing!!Dine in food is generally a lot better..."
Eloise Baker
"Loved the karaage chicken and all their ramen is always absolutely delicious! Came here for Sunday lunch and they were full so we had to get called..."
Val
"I love ramen and have been to many ramen restaurants in Auckland and Ramen Takara in Browns Bay is my favourite as they serve the most authentic..."
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"Delicious food, like seriously- sooooo good. Friendly staff. Nice little place here, I really enjoy it. Tam-tam Raman and karage chicken are my top..."
AbbP
"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service One of best Ramen joint in Browns Bay.Expected alot..."
곰정안
"One of my favorite restaurant in Auckland!! The ramen is my favorite and the broth is amazing!! We ordered the gyoza , seafood ramen , wonton ramen..."
Jennifer Dianne
"Definitely a gem of Browns Bay. The food is consistently delicious every time with a wide variety of different types of ramen. My favourite being the..."
Food?
"A wonderful place to go with the family, with a decent selection of ramen, authentically made soup bases and multiple flavors. This is one of my..."
Anriena Zen
"Wow this place and the food take me right back to Japan! The food is so well made, fresh and tasty. Staff are attentive regardless of how busy...."
Damien Kingham
"Very good food. Authentic taste. The tofus and broth tasted so fresh. As did the kara-age chicken in the Nagoya don. Prices are very reasonable and..."
Shamim.ramputh
"We came without reservation and the restaursnt was full so we were on waiting list! They call us back after 5 mins! The ramen tasted really..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Best Japanese on the North Shore. Outstanding Ramen and it is really reasonably priced.... Large portions also. Always a favourite and it never..."
Selina Y
"We go to there regularly. Most of the time we were happy with most of the food. Only the Karaage Chicken was too greasy otherwise it would be 5/5 for..."
Bright One
"This is a frequently visited restaurant for our whole family. We have never sent a meal back in well over five years of eating here. The quality is..."
Vicki Corless Brown
"One of the best japanese resto i’ve tried so far, it’s quite raining and craved for a nice bowl of steamy noodles and Ramen Takara satisfies me..."
Jevaky7
"Delicious food and great customer service! wanted to swap out noodles which I couldn't do which was annoying but I ended up getting chicken teriyaki..."
Sophia Miller
"The food is amazing! Amazing service and environment! They try their best to delivery what you want!And the price... Super worth it! I really enjoyed..."
Lima
"Always how to get my mouth watering. Flavours are so good! Love the ramen soup bowls! I’m almost unable to eat the starters of deserts. Defiantly..."
E.louisegibson93
"I’ve been here once before a few years ago and liked the donburi I tried. However, on my most recent visit I was craving ramen and wanted to..."
Raymond Tiong
"If your planning on coming here I definitely recommend booking as it’s super busy and if you don’t you’ll be put on a waiting list! We were..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Everything about this place is amazing the food is incredible The kharake chicken is my favourite the atmosphere of the place is very authentic and..."
Aman
"All time favourite spot in Browns Bay. Everyone is always super friendly and the food is always delicious. Vege Tan Tan Ramen is my go to! LOVE..."
Jessica Marson
"Big fan of ramen Takara. It never disappointed me. Tonkotsu ramen is my favour, but today is so hot, I decide to try their summer special🔜cold..."
❤️Irene
"So good here! Enormous portions make the already decent price for the ramen fine. However the pickled vegetables portion wasn't the best and wouldn't..."
Vegan Eats AKL
"Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my sisters and girlfriends. The place is a little small, which actually resembles authentic ramen..."
Oksana Zhang
"Great and prompt service and great food definitely for the price! I had their Tan tan ramen and the soup was amazing, and lots of veges and flavours!..."
Mandarint
"I had #4, Tori Shio Ramen! The chicken in ramen was something a little different because usually, I'd get chāshū ramen. It was a good different..."
Alexandra De Guzman
"Having been to the ponsonby one as well I must say this one is much busier without having to compete with a strip of other restaurants on ponsonby..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Food is too notch. Went several times and the food is always excellent and will never disappoint you. Definitely one of the best ramen I have ever..."
F00dL0v3r
"Came here with my best friend after a recommendation from someone and the food was absolutely worth it. Their fried chicken was by far the highlight..."
Tinos.adventure
"Ordered:Spicy black sesame tan tan ramen Chashu shyoyu ramenChikuzenni$40 Never disappoints and ALWAYS leave with a..."
Jsun819
"Ended up swapping with one of my friends' dish, think they were #9, 12 and 13 in the menu. But very good food in a nice clean environment and..."
Chris Wang
"Came here pretty often for regular ramen cravings, not my favourite but it does come with variety to choose from. On recent visit we ordered shoyu..."
Blackpearl
"Love traditional ramen flavours that Ramen Tamara delivers. They have the most authentic Japanese flavours you will find! Great sake and Japanese..."
Jayde Cunliffe
"Found this hidden gem on Zomato. Didn't realise how busy this place would be! And we got there quite early too -like just after 5.30pm for dinner and..."
Queena
"Ramen, ramen and ramen - that alone is enough to draw me in. A nice cozy restaurant with a lot of options on their menu (ok, so not just ramen). I..."
Samantha Leon
"Ramen, Ramen and Ramen. This one is good enough to draw me from nearby Harbour Bridge to drive up to Browns Bay.Despite being far away from the..."
AA
"Ramen Takara is always busy and there is no wonder why. The food comes out quickly and each bowl of ramen is always perfectly balanced, hot and..."
Debbie McMillan
"Really good vibe, ambience & locale, especially on a sunny day. Amazing and friendly staff, very clean & well maintained premises. For someone not..."
ChefZ
"Weather was terrible. 'Twas straight up pouring. After our meal, on the journey back to our vehicle parked close by, there were some..."
Justin Bieber
"Fantastic ramen. The very best in town. Great selection of amazing broth choices. Delicious noodles. Good range of supporting dishes. Super friendly..."
Eatfoodnomnom
"This place had people waiting outside before it was even open at 11:30 this morning. The flavours of the Ramen, bukchoy, pork and bamboo balanced..."
Anna
"Delicious food (especially the seafood ramen and fried chicken), huge portions (good luck finishing), and my only complaint is that it's so popular..."
Jess
"Personal opinion: ask for 'less salty' when you order your ramen, then you will experience one of the finest Japanese ramen in Auckland. Must-go...."
Jhk
"Cozy little spot in Browns Bay, Walk in, take a seat and you will feel somewhere lost in Japan. Nice and comprehensive menu for ramen lovers. You..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Role Number OneIf you wanna tell if a Japanese restaurant is legit or not, try their Tonkotsu Ramen. It just takes so much effort to..."
Ricky Chung
"Dined here for the first time (tried the ponsonby one before). This place was super pack for Saturday lunch! We managed to score a table and ordered..."
Nathalie
"Craving for Japanese food? Takara is the place to be! This place serve one of the best ramen I have ever tasted. There are so many flavours to choose..."
Jilly
"Came here around 12 for lunch and they were so busy! We ended up with outdoor seating which was fine as they had shading. Had the beef tataki and..."
Bella Qian
"One of my go to places for ramen. Has all the traditional ramen options as well as a few others. Everything I've tried here have been done..."
Karen
"Yuuum! Good to grab food any day. They have tasty selections of their ramen and you could never go wrong. This resto is always packed and so it makes..."
Claudine Anne Tan
"I enjoyed the food here, decent portion sizes and quick and efficient service. I highly recommend the Sweet and Sour Omelette, it sounds weird but..."
Haden
"This is my favourite place for ramen! Ive been here a few times. I recommend the tom yum ramen which has a tomato base soup, which might sound weird..."
Jessica
"I came with my family to Ramen Takara while I was craving some japanese food. We ordered the Yakisoba, the Tonkotsu ramen and the Kaisen ramen. The..."
Grace Huang
"Yeah definitely a good place ... quality food at affordable prices. .... have been there a few times and have had good service .... wait time to get..."
Vik Singh
"Great food. Excellent salmon salad, karaage chicken and santon ramen. The place can be hard to get into but worth the effort. Nice outdoor seating in..."
Mark Greene
"A family fave especially on a cold and wet night.Have recently tried the Santon Ramen.It was yummmmm. I just don't..."
JaimeC
"This place is a must if you are in the area. Loads of choices and they are always willing to accommodate with meat swaps or adding additional. There..."
Alana Geach
"Quiet good dishes especially the ramen. The noodles are soft and with tasty soup. The pork Spring rolls are fare. The fried chicken are good. It is..."
Oliver.H
"Came here with my s/o for a dinner date and noticed the restaurant was quite busy. Service was good. The atmosphere is super cute and authentic and..."
Jazmin Lee
"Looking for authentic Japanese ramen ? Ramen takara will satisfy your pallet to the fullest. Hidden away in this quiet corner of Browns bay..."
Jonathan Bangera
"Winter comfort food at its best. The vegetarian noodles are spectacular -just as good, if not as flavorful as the meat broth ramen. Huge bowls of..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Someone told me this is one of the best place to eat Japanese ramen in northshore and I couldn't agree more! Their portions are quite generous. We..."
Sabrina Chae
"highly recommend the renkon chips and pork gyoza. The wait staff are very friendly as well as efficient. An amazing mid week lunch. The place seemed..."
Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria
"My partner and I came here for dinner on Friday night and it was packed, I would recommend booking. We ordered the karaage chicken (favourite dish),..."
Foodathon
"We eat here often for years. Brought many friends to this place too. It never disappoints. My nieces, my parents, my fussy vegan friends all have..."
Mike Wazowsky
"Last night, I ventured out to Brown’s Bay, Auckland and discovered a popular local gem: Ramen Takara. Even on a cold winter night, the Japanese..."
Sophia
"Love noodles!! Our family just love visiting Ramen Takara, down to earth attitude, friendly and the food is of course delicious! Hand-made noodles is..."
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"Takara has been the talk of my circle of friends for a long time now and as someone who loves Japanese cuisine, I was also keen to try it out. It was..."
Essenity
"Listed as one of Metro's top 10 Cheap eats for last few years it's easy to see why this place is doing so well! It's a great spot for locals or..."
HJ
"Food is f*ckn fabulous :) very fresh and tasty.. awesome atmosphere and fantastic staff service. Waiting time and prices are quite reasonable. Plus..."
The Anti-Man
"A busy little place so make sure you book. The service was efficient and the turnover was quick. The food is authentic, with traditional soups and..."
Eden Wood
"The ramen base is really flavourful and you could taste the meat in it. The ramen is well made and it's perfect for slurping. The gyoza is also..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"Great atmosphere and food. Tantan ramen is super duper yum along with their share plates, karage chicken and beef dishes are tops! Staff always super..."
Nick Chiew
"This place is great. When we arrived at 6:30 on a Saturday there was a 15min wait which we had expected as we had heard it can be busy. The..."
Chloe Davy
"Normally I had ramen in their ponsonby restaurant and that was my first time to have dinner in this one. Yummy ramen & Japanese style fried..."
Flora
"Brilliant brilliant brilliant!!! Have been at least 10 times now and have had a great meal each time. Have probably tasted most things on the menu...."
Raspberry Beret
"Great place for Ramen bowls of hot deliciousness, always busy, staff great, kids meals good too for the wee sprouts! Wasn't so keen on the sweet..."
Kennyg
"Food ordered:Yakisoba (Stir Fried Noodles w/ Pork Belly, Cabbage, Onion, Mayo & Bonito Flakes)Sweet Chili PrawnsPork..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"Nice place, really good service! Tried the tonkotsu ramen and the kotteri shio ramen. Tonkotsu ramen broth was alright, flavour tasted a bit too..."
Emily Ng
"Hand pulled fresh noodles in tasty and spicy soup, huge bowl with fresh veggies and delicious vegetarian options! Come to this place if you want to..."
Cathy Bower
"■ Great food■ Good service■ Very busyMy first time here and I just had to try it after so hearing so many great stuff..."
FoodieOodie95
"My favourite option for take out. Never had a bad meal from here, staff are super friendly and welcoming. I would recommend the Karaage Chicken and..."
RacMac
"Having walked past the restaurant many times today was the day that we actually went in and had a meal (sister in laws review from last night also..."
Warren
"I visited Ramen Takara 2 weeks ago after hearing rave reviews from friends! This place was conveniently located in the browns Bay town area, and..."
Andrea
"We went to takara for Dinna with kids in tow.Service was great and the food is awesome!I am very keen to try other ramen.We..."
Max
"This place has become one of my favourite places. The food is all delicious, I had the yakisoba and it was by far the best noodle dish I've ever had...."
Steven M
"I love this place. Been for the first time last month and I was impressed with their range of noodles. They also serve proper dinner. Service is..."
Toru Tres
"Great service and awesome food. Had sharing platters between 6 of us. Ate here on a Sunday night and unfortunately were told we had to leave at 8 due..."
Dale
"tasty ramen, quick and cheap food! I had No.7 ramen this time. Love the soup! Always choose straight noodle, but curl noodle is fine as well. Will..."
Gloria
"This resturant is the closest you can get to traditional Ramen you get in Japan ! Love the service as well, there is this one Japanese girl who is so..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"Been here couple times and still impressed by their foods!! The ramen noodle just perfect so does the base soup! I always go with different types of..."
Leony Angela
"This place is so tasty on so many levels. The staff for one are always awesome! The food is great too. I have been to Japan and I think their food is..."
Anna Daley
"This is a delicious ramen (but also lots of other great food) spot which we love. It looks great, if a little squished, and the decor is nice. The..."
Kelsy Fletcher
"Best ramen in the city with awesome view of course!! Karaage chicken meal for kids is amazing! Salmon salads ramen great touch with refresh wasabi!..."
Wendy Zhou
"We went here tonight after looking at reviews on Zomato. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, which was very tasty and very filling. I had never had Ramen..."
Juanine
"Came here after Japan won the rugby- this place was brimming with happiness. Heaps of vegetarian options. Was so happy to have vegetarian gyoza- as..."
A
"Had the Tan-Tan Ramen here last night, just as good as I remembered it being! Menu seemed to have been redesigned really tastefully since my last..."
Scott Kennedy
"As a ramen lover and after travelling through Japan and tasted close to a hundred different bowls of ramen, I would say Takara simply serve the most..."
Antonwijanarko
"We finally went there for the first time today,they just got the Metro cheap eats top 10.The service was impressive.It was a pleasant..."
Elsie Lee
"Bets ramen I've ever had, tastes authentic and I love how you can customize your dish to add or take away toppings. The karage chicken is in my..."
Cat
"Went to dinner at Ramen Takara tonight and we were all really impressed! The food was really flavourful and fresh and every thing was delicious! For..."
Maddie
"Ok so you may think hmm noodle soup. How lame, I feel like something filling. Well this place has got you covered. Handmade ramen noodles, char shu..."
Vincent Warner
"A few years ago a small Japanese Ramen restaurant opened up in Browns Bay - this place looks more like a bar than your typical Japanese restaurant...."
UltimateOmNoms
"Heard about this place from friends. They did not disappoint w their Ramens. I really liked their spicy and pork ramen and I like how you have the..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"I revisited Ramen Takara after a disappointing experience a couple of years back. I was blown away by the food and service, definitely much better..."
Kat M
"First timer yesterday with my wife. Place was great. We had Ramen and appetisers, perfect for the cold weather. Place was clean and staff..."
Eric Mendez
"Always come here for Japanese ramen, because you always have that day where you just crave ramen, and Takara is where you go. I've practically tried..."
Stephanie J
"Been to this place twice already for their Ramen! Great flavours and perfect for cold weather. The staff are excellent and very friendly and helpful...."
Seth Blissworth Baguion
"Went here last night with my partner and the first thing you feel when you walk inside is welcome. The entire staff welcome you in and we got a seat..."
Dexter Henderson
"The food was pretty good so far the best Japanese restaurant I've been to. I liked the atmosphere it was very clean and lovely. The staff were the..."
Rose
"Yum yum yum!! the katsu chicken has to be the best! But a very enjoyable experience, friendly staff and yummy food:) ..."
Michala
"Love the ramen here. It's hard to find a nice ramen place, but this is one of them!Great friendly and quick service. Nice presentation of..."
Where.iate
"This was my second visit and I had the tan tan ramen and chicken karaage. The ramen was great and the chicken karaage was delicious! It had a crisp..."
Coogie
"It is a nice place, really friendly staff with a nice atmosphere. Came upon this place by chance with a friend for dinner after work, and did..."
Romana Petrie
"Had ramen, simmered vege and deep fried chicken. Love all of them. Also had the best sake ever. Will definitely recommend to friends and come..."
Saralee
"This place is one of two places that have become a staple hangout. Ever since I celebrated a birthday a few years ago at this place, it has been an..."
Asad Naseem
"Lunch was amazing!!!!! Quick and delicious for under $20 you can't bet it. I had edamame and a teriyaki chicken don, portions that fills you up. Will..."
Jeremy Newson-Brown
"Closest thing NZ has to the thick delicious ramen you find down back alleys in Tokyo. Would give a rating of 5 if the pork/chicken on offer was free..."
Danielle Pollock
"We were introduced to Ramen Takara by a friend, so we came with high expectations. It didn't disappoint! I ordered the Tonkontsu ramen, and I just..."
Charlotte
"Best ramen in Auckland. The friend I went with was just back from Japan and mentioned how authentic it was. The staff were so friendly and the..."
Tash
"This is, with out a doubt, my favourite dining out restaurant on the shore!An amazing, inviting and friendly atmosphere with fantastic..."
Jack Crichton
"Wow, hands down the best service we've had in a very long time, staff were so friendly and attentive, even with a full restaurant, meals were quick..."
Tanz Churchill-Pipson
"This is currently the go-to place for me and my wife when we're hungering for that hot bowl of ramen on a cold night. We've tried ramen in several..."
Franklin Liu
"Amazing food and service! The ramen is authentic, delicious, big size and the prices are just ridiculously low for the food and service they offer!..."
Cristina
"Best ramen in Auckland. Scrumptious authentic food and great service! Reminds me of some amazing ramen places in Japan. If you want a real taste of..."
Andrei Marfievici
"Situated at the South end of Browns Bay, Ramen Tamara is an authentic Japanese restaurant, which stands out for its quality of service and..."
Frazer Noble
"In my search for the best Ramen in Auckland I asked the experts...The Japanese :)And guess what most of them said?..."
Noms Burger
"I have been going to Takara ever since they opened years ago. I must have been a lot younger and used to go with my parents. I remember slurping on..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"As a fan of Japanese food I wasn't too sure what to expect from Ramen Takara. Is this another one of those restaurants that has a predictable menu..."
Johann*
"Great varieties of Japanese food from Japanese tapas, ramen, rice dishes and dessert. Highly recommend the greentea mousse with chocolate pastries...."
Annette Wong
"I didn't even know about this place until my partner brought me here. Walked straight in, was a little noisy due to a large party of girls and as it..."
Mary Underwood
"My favourite lunch and dining venue in Browns Bay. We sit outside due to our dog so seating can be tight at busy times. Sunday lunch is usually ok if..."
BeeQueUU
"We came here to try the ramen burger, and it did not disappoint! The meat patty topped with the ramen 'buns', along with the lotus chips were very..."
Jenny Cao
"Awesome place, awesome food, awesome service. In the heart of browns bay town, right next to the beach. I don't know how I did not know of this place..."
Peifen Chua
"I went last night for dinner with my wife. Service was great. Meal was great. Price was great. We didnt make a booking however they were turning..."
Andre Cressy
"Ramen Takara is our favourite casual Japanese restaurant in Auckland. The staff are always very friendly, the ramen authentic and fried chicken..."
Ben Thornton
"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant by far! I never go a month without eating here or getting takeaway. We took our friends here last weekend..."
Jaimee Wilson
"This is our favourite ramen restaurant in Auckland, recommended to us by Japanese friends, and we visit a couple of times a month to assuage our..."
Eleanor Goldsmith
"Went to Takara with a hankering for authentic ramen after visiting Japan last month.We went as a large group on a Saturday night. The..."
Tamsyn
"My husband and I go here on a regular basis for a good authentic meals and great Ramen. Having been spoilt all my life with fantastic meals from my..."
Scottandjan
"TAKARA is the place for a deliciously authentic and reasonable Japanese ramen in Auckland!Ramen: Tasty, home-madeMenu: Lots of variety..."
Jade Lim
"We love this small restaurant which to us offers a different slant on Japanese food with the Ramen noodle dishes.It is BYOW and the food is..."
Rod Carr
"Delicious ramen, just like the ones in Japan. Reasonably priced, nice sunny north facing location. Staff were friendly, good service. Will definitely..."
Olivia Clements
"I'm pretty sure that this is the best ramen outside the CBD area of Auckland and I've visited on several occasions. The restaurant is fitted out to..."
Regan
"Our family eat at Takara about once a month. The service is excellent, the ramen is made on the premises, and the food is beautiful. I have fallen in..."
Jane Sutherland
"So the word on the street is this is the BEST ramen joint in Auckland!! I was surprised to find they do the Tonkotsu ramen in a spicy based soup......"
Anwi
"Best ramen place I've been to in Auckland. The food was delicious and the staff are ultra friendly. They managed to move tables around to suit the..."
Grant Stone
"Hi Ramen Takara,Yummy, yummy, delicious, wonderful dishes I loves. I visited every Ramen restaurants in Auckland so I voted the best ever..."
Mark Weber
"I love TAKARA. Ramen,chiken,dumplings are amazing! People here are nice and kind. My favorite is Kaisen..."
Mskr
"This is the BEST ramen place in Auckland! Home made noodle is sooo yummy. There are options to choose from thick and thin noodles, and lots of soup..."
Pkwaiariki
"Ever since my first bowl, it doesn't matter what I say, no matter what I do, every little thing reminds me of you~ and it gets harder everyday, I..."
Vincent Djojo
"After eating at alot of ramen shops all around Auckland, i think this is the best one, this is a real Japanese ramen shop, not a Japanese named shop..."
Shane
"Great food the Ramen are to die for.Reasonable prices.Staff always friendlyLove the home made noodles..."
Tim
"The food is always great and people here are friendly! Its just that food portion is enough for me. Overall great place to have nice jap..."
KAR
"Wonderfully authentic Japanese food with generous portions and a great price. Tasted just as good the next day for lunch. We'll definately be back..."
Andrew Ross
"For an authentic bowl of Japanese Ramen, look no further than Ramen Takara.Ramen Takara has excellent service, the ramen is made on the..."
Auckland Food Tours
"What I love the most about Ramen Takara is the noodles itself; especially the curly type. Springy, chewy, homemade and cooked perfectly! I think it's..."
YellowBlankets
"Having lived in Japan for a couple of years I am always on the look out for great authentic Japanese cuisine. Now I've found some of the best in..."
Cheap Eats
"This shop has homemade noodle and the vendors offer a variety of noodle dishes to choose from. This seems to be rare in Auckland. We ordered seafood..."
jin jeremy
"Impromptu noodle craving of friends led us to these place. All 9 of us enjoyed the warm staff and quickly served food much to our delight. An..."
Butch Jaca Rafols
"Excellent food and reasonably cheap too. Highly recommend this..."
Matthew Burgess
"Wow! Delicious! Super friendly staff and gluten free options. Felt like I was back in..."
Kara Monaghan
"Loved loved loved everything we had at takara. Pretty busy place in Brown Bay so you must be early. Happy that our group of 4 came at the right time..."
Kookie Samin
"Authentic tasting Ramen Restaurant. The Tonkatsu Ramen is highly recommended. The karage chicken and gyuoza were spot on and good size portions. Ask..."
William Lin
"Great ambience with tasty ramen. Place is small that is why they'd ask you to book first. Overall, it is great place for..."
armchang
"Enjoyed the Tori Shio Ramen, Vegetarian Gyoza plus the warm sake. 🍜👌Everything was perfect. Will definitely come..."
Chi Miranda
"I need to express how much this place feels like home. If I could vote 10/5, I would. I had the privilege of visiting Japan this year, and upon..."
Thalia Wilson Campbell
"We have been coming here for many years since we discovered it whilst living in Browns Bay. Now we live on the South Island and miss it so much that..."
Catherine Lea
"We walked in Saturday. It was very busy shop, 24h book ahead recommend . Miso ramen was great! Vegetarian spring rolls was crisy and fresh...."
Bei Li Yi
"Absolutely amazing food and experience. Staff were friendly and more importantly extremely prompt and efficient. We came at one of the busiest times..."
Amos Ling
"We are not familiar in the area and were quite impress as the restaurant is stone throw away to the beach. We went to the beach after eating. This..."
The Maruzzos
"Food quality:5 Size 4 Service:4.5 Value for money: 4.5 Recommend to book in..."
Hai nguyen
"One of the best Ramen shops. I lived in Japan for several years, and had many Ramens all over the country, Takara is with the top 10% of all..."
Ilan Boock
"Vibes for days. This place has such a chill atmosphere and the food is perfection. The outdoor seating is nice for dinner and the staff have the best..."
Ania Rucinski
"It is an amazing restaurant owned by the most wonderful people! The food is delicious and their service is great. It's a must visit in Browns Bay and..."
Daniel Barbour
Soulshine Cafe
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"Food is amazing. Many vege options, coffee just needs to be improved...."
Sophia Ignateva
"Great coffee. Awesome service and fab food..."
LP 123
"The service here was very friendly and kind. I ordered the kids eggs benedict because I was not extremely hungry. It was perfect size and for a great..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"Service was fantastic and great food options. Coffee was good. Wife loved her burger, paleo stack was nice but a little bland. Maybe my fault for..."
Cookingkenny
"TLDR - food 4.5/5; service 5/5; atmosphere 3.5/5; value for money 4/5Dishes:• Lamb stack on quinoa - generous portion of really..."
Serena Low
"Amazing service and friendly staff. Had The usual breakfast, absolutely divine. Would recommend this cafe highly. Friendliest staff I've ever..."
Nissa Smith
"One of a kind in this neighborhood. Love this place. Great for sitting down and working, reading, or meeting a friend. The employees are absolutely..."
Doris Montoya
"Dropped into soulshine on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Great tasting food and great kids menu. My kids ate all their breakfast which is a first...."
Dee
"Maddy provided great customer service - super friendly and attentive. Seats were comfortable and the vibe was very chill. Great food and..."
Ginny
"Friendly, cosy neighbourhood cafe. Always bumping into people I know here. Menu has heaps of clean options and Sera makes a lot of the treats..."
Vicki Corless Brown
"I live in Queenstown and every time I’m up in Auckland I HAVE to come here and get the buckwheat pancakes and a coconut chai latte. There is a..."
Nina Smith
"Tried Soulshine cafe for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. We had a breakfast; an omelette and their version of a big brekkie and both..."
Berdy-Ann Schouten Harding
"The service was great. Very friendly staff. Both my wife and I loved the food. We got the hash brown and omelette. The ice coffee was also..."
Chang-Yu David Huang
"Cute little cafe in browns bay. Decor very retro. Food was amazing. I had the lamb stack and my mum had the chicken satay sticks. Decent portions for..."
Jessica Woods
"Amazing food- the buckwheat pancakes were demolished by both my fussy 3 year old and I and my coeliac husband loved his gf quinoa patty eggs benny...."
Sarahgm77
"looks very popular café, good location, convenience after shopping, so we decided to try. designed well, outdoor area is very good, food price..."
Lukesmith8788
"Soulshine is an absolute favourite of mine, consistent quality, fresh food thats always cooked with love. Great coffee and delicious cakes too!..."
Alicia Langton
"Lovely little cafe. So many cool things to look at around the place. The staff are absoloutly amazing and friendly. The food is also very lovely..."
Lisa Loves Good Food
"I have headed this with a mix of the previous reviews which encapsulate this place so well. Not much I can add other than to endorse their..."
Jasmine
"This is my go to cafe for breakfast - always yummy food and the kids love the dippy eggs! Friendly staff and food is always prompt. Highly..."
Megan Ward
"warm friendly homely atmosphere. service always excellent. they seem to know everyone including dogs on a first name basis. the food is great...."
Monique Power
"The food and service at this stylish little cafe is awesome. There isn't much seating and the seats are quite uncomfortable as they have chosen to go..."
Cpl
"Sunday morning breakfast. Was surprised at how busy it was, great vibe when walking through the door and met with an eclectic collection of art works..."
Warren
"Such a hidden gem in browns bay! Located off the busy main road and parking was super easy which is a bonus when you're super hungry :3 their point..."
Michelle S
"I absolutely love Soulshine. It's my go to. I always end up coming back here. The service is always amazing and the food is absolutely delicious. It..."
Paige Travis
"Become my new favorite cafe to grab a coffee from before walking the dogs along the beach every Sunday. Always packed full of happy looking people..."
Sammi Ronkowski
"Great, quirky café to go to with people with different tastes, since there is something for everyone: lots of traditional breakfast and lunch..."
Annemarie Hogenbirk
"I felt like if walked into my grandmother's lounge. Macrame mixed with oranges and Brown's. Decor I swore I would never revisit but oddly suited this..."
Mary Underwood
"Great breakfast, was delicious, had the bacon eggs benedict, friend had the muesli and the baby had bananas and oranges was great Sunday outing to..."
Samantha Grace
"Visited this new establishment in the busy Browns Bay hub today for brunch and I left with a full belly :p ordered the classic eggs Benny and their..."
Annie Ren
"Lovely, accommodating staff and great location not too far from the beach. We came for brunch during the week and it was so busy! I had the buckwheat..."
Bianca Lilley
"Soulshine is one of a number of Cafes that have opened over the last few years that offer a wide range of healthy menu options.  We went for lunch..."
Lochbuie
"Just popped in for a quick coffee. Its not often that I catch myself a few sips into my coffee to say "Hmmm, this is good coffee". Very cute little..."
Monique Botha
"I went to Soulshine Cafe with a friend to grab a quick coffee and catch up.  I was quietly stoked when we settled on this cafe because I had walked..."
Kendel
"Amazing little cafe in the heart of Browns Bay, food amazing and staff really friendly. A great place to grab a healthy bite to eat, coffee and juice..."
Gemma Fielding
"Happened to just past by it. A quirky and cute cafe with a retro theme. I ordered buckwheat pancakes with berries and yoghurt as I had never tried it..."
Charlotte
"Delicious vegan pancakes! I haven't had pancakes in years so I was very happy. Will come again! Though probably only occasionally as they are a..."
Sarah Ure
"This place is our favourite! Outstanding service, great decor and very comfy seating. The food is amazing and their choc bombs are even..."
Kate Martin
"A new cafe like Soulshine was desperately needed in Browns Bay! It's a cute cafe with cosy vibes. Yummy, organic food that isn't overpriced and the..."
Madeline Boyd
"My best friend was raving about this discovery so I gave it a go! My absolute favorite meal for breakfast is a classic eggs Benedict on a bagel. So..."
Cararmel Queen
"What a lovely surprise. Soul shine is a humble hidden gem in beautiful Browns Bay. The best thing about this cafe is the F-O-O-D! Yum! The space is..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Really nice place in the Shore with a lot of character and super friendly staff :)Nice bagels, menu with different options .. very taste and..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Simply the best cafe in the Auckland area. No joke. Perfect coffee, amazing food, the friendliest staff, welcoming retro decor, and prices that..."
Taylor Grant
"Cute new little cafe just opened up in Browns bay. They have a great range of fair trade/ organic/ raw food on offer. Love the 70s inspired interior..."
Lenka Veza
"Beautiful cafe. Highly recommend stopping by and giving Soulshine a try. Amongst the countless array of cafes in Browns Bay, Soulshine stands out for..."
Christiaan Everts
"We tried this friendly Cafe on Sunday morning. The food looked very good and was generally recommendable. We did not liked the dirty covers of the..."
Maximilian C.H.
"A true hidden gem. I'm so glad to have discovered them. They exceeded my..."
Johnathan Teh
"This is quickly becoming our favorite breakfast local, one of the few cafes open from 7.30am in this area and always delivering friendly customer..."
Claudes A
"Awesome food, we had the chicken stack and French toast both were well priced and super tasty. One of the best cafes on the shore. Awesome vegan and..."
Matt Wilson
"What an absolutely divine breakfast I had at this cafe. The service was great and the food scrumpy. I'm not vegan but I chose the mushroom stack with..."
Kim Cook
"They have a separate vegan menu with amazing options. The quesadilla was very tasty, and the mushroom burger was really special. Highly..."
Rodolfo Rupp
"Favorite cafe in Auckland ! Great food, friendly staff, and I love the..."
Vian Syyap
"I highly recommend Soul Shine. Going again this Saturday it'll be my third visit. The photo is of the big breakfast, everything thing was..."
Chris West
"My only disappointment here was I ordered a green salad and, after looking at the menu again, realized I had got a seasonal green salad. The makeup..."
Robyn Wickenden
"Always great food and coffee, I have enjoyed coming here for years. GF, DF and vegan friendly..."
Anna Macpherson
"Awesome French toast really liked the addition of seeds and nuts to the dish. Really good portion size. A little bit of a wait but totally worth..."
Jessica Holes
"Soulshine has recently changed ownership. The new vegan menu (which is in addition to their non vegan menu) is much more comprehensive and very..."
Sophie Andrews
"Food great, atmosphere quaint 70’s, staff nice, lost a star only because coffee wasn’t the best- a bit more emphasis on the Barista side and will..."
Gary Wicks
"Great place to get a quick bite. There is a vegan menu which is awesome! They make an amazing vegan hot chocolate with coconut milk. The staff are..."
Tyrone Penning
"A simple cafe but the meal was delicious and the service was great! I would patronize the Soulshine Cafe..."
MT Teh
"The best breakfast ever! I couldn't eat it fast enough! Can't wait to come..."
Annette McDonald
"Nice staff, ordered 6 meals and coffee, service nice and food delicious, and a lot of GF and Vegan options. Small cafe, short walk to..."
Fiona Roland
"I don’t normally bother to review cafés unless there’s a problem. But Soulshine is consistently good and very worthy of 5 stars. We go there..."
Rachael Lord
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"The best ribs ever!..."
SystemDC
"We had excellent service, very friendly and attentive. But the Cheese Garlic bread we ordered was cold and not really..."
Nikki B
"A chilled out place with nice view and friendly staff. Amazing Craft 🍺 and great food. We had a great time sitting in open admiring beautiful..."
Bhavik M. Shah
"Love going here for their platters! I really like how they have the covered outside area as well. It’s an awesome spot in the summer for drinks and..."
Ellis
"Wide range of beers to choose from! Bit overpriced though! Amazing food and service. Would be great if you become a Gold Partner, will definitely..."
Neesh
"Absolutely AWESOME lunch! I highly recommend Deep Creek. The chef consulted with us prior to preparing it due to a few allergies that we both had...."
Louise Carpediem
"Came here with overseas visitors. They do mean, huge sized meat bbq platters for $39 and beer tasting laddle. Really good value of money. We ordered..."
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"Our favourite place to go in Browns Bay. Always amazing customer service, live entertainment is great and the food is always top notch! Family..."
Local Foodie
"First visit to this eatery and impressed with the experience. Saturday night and full house, but service was prompt friendly and knowledgeable re the..."
Grant McAneaney
"Best for their lunch special mixed with their selection of beers. On a sunny day they have a great open place to eat. Been there multiple times and..."
Vishal Rai
"Pretty nice restaurant the food is really delicious but the price is a little to expensive , also, there is a lot of food to choose from, so overall..."
Robbin
"I loved everything about this place. The energy, the drinks, the ambience. Food and service were EXCELLENT! My sister and I enjoyed the atmosphere as..."
Whittling Arts
"Delicious ribs and that beef burger is a banger too. They have an excellent lunch menu that’s friendly to your wallet served by lovely staff too...."
Leonie
"Busy but really well run establishment. Good range of beers and other drinks. Was surprised how quickly the kitchen get the food out with the number..."
Gareth Neilson
"Busy place. Very loud and annoying if ur wanting to chat. Fun place though. Service is lacking. Can be left waking for some time...."
Riley
"Can’t go wrong with the lunch special here - $20 for a generous meal and beer. My parents absolutely love this place (and beer, they love beer) so..."
TKL
"If you're looking for a good pub like meal or brewed in house kinda beers in Brown's Bay.. here you have it. Had a pretty exceptional beef burger..."
Dael Mckimmie
"Best service I’ve had at a restaurant in a while, we had Sophie as our waitress and throughout the meal. she kept my mother and myself entertained..."
Damienellish12899
"Wandering the streets of Browns Bay with a toddler in tow looking for a place for dinner. Decided on Deep Creek. Place was very busy but we were..."
Laurence
"We love coming here as a family as it is very relaxed and offers an amazing view! The service is alright, we’ve gotten both friendly and average..."
Angela
"Ribs, ribs and more ribs... family tried to get us there for months, they finally got us there... the ribs were good but personally I have had..."
Warren
"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Bar with best sharing plate!Had the sharer with steak..."
곰정안
"Big servings on food which can i think can be shared. Taste is good as well. Ribs were perfectly cooked and we liked the sauce...."
Maverick
"Great customer service, good ambiance. Been here before for drinks but first time having a meal there. Their Jack Daniels sticky pork ribs lunch..."
Kilockwood9
"First rack of lamb I’ve had in 5 years, so glad it was here! Tender and made just the way I like it! This place has been recommended by a lot of..."
Saagar
"Came here for lunch on a cold Saturday and thankfully the food was served hot. If I was to recommend a dish I'd definitely choose the ribs. The ribs..."
Jason Zhang
"Meals were huge and delicious. Came out very fast and customer service was great. Beer choices were interesting and nice layout of the place... just..."
Alysha Cleary
"Deep Creek has a casual dining feel to it. Seating can be tight fitting but if you require space just request when you make a booking. Come here for..."
Richard W Mehana
"Always coming in on a Friday night for a beer and a bite to eat. The staff are amazing and they make you feel very welcome. Also they do some..."
William Pugh
"Come here very often because food is absolutely amazing, however service is shocking. Most (note most, not all) of the staff are consistently rude..."
Daniellesolsen
"This place is great on so many levels. Have always had great food, great service and when it's on, the entertainment is worth staying on for. The..."
Janet Lord-Salt
"Came to Auckland for the World Masters Games, and staying nearby we were on the lookout for some good quality food and locations. Had such a great..."
Ian.r.mcginley
"It was a lazy Saturday after and we went to this place on brows bay to chill out and relax a bit. This is a sort of bar/pub located right in front..."
Eduardo Dias
"Great pub food, cold beer and an open atmosphere. If you come here make sure you get a nice table outside on a good day with a nice platter for you..."
Ash McGregor
"Deep Creek's beer tasting nights are the bomb. It is such good value and really cool to have someone passionate about the craft explain to you about..."
Deb Ra
"Was very glad to have been introduced to this gastro pub in Browns Bay. Friendly service and great atmosphere makes for a very easy and enjoyable..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"Yes it did well. Tasty food with a better than average beer list. Cider was no way close to my English palette. Lol. We shared a calamari which was..."
Love The Experience, Love The Brand.
"What can I say, they make great beer and they make even greater food.I love all the staff there. Always had friendly onto it staff members...."
Lauren Bernays
"I ate here with friends on a Friday night. Super friendly bar staff who are knowlegeable about their beers and only too happy to give you a small..."
Lynette Simpson
"Huge place, much more of a pub/bar than a restaurant, not surprisingly.There wasn't really a brunch menu, so we ordered coffee, sliders, fries,..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Deep Creek Brewery, this place works as a suburban bar/restaurant however am not sure it would in the CBD (which of course it..."
Kiwi888
"Really enjoyed the beer and food at this brewery. Even though it was packed on Friday night, staff found us a table very quickly. The pale ales -..."
I'm Hungry
"Beer brewed onsite nd hearty food,,,,, Deep Creek Brews & Eats can be found in Browns Bay,,,, where it has become a favourite for both locals nd..."
SOURAV
"Upon entering you cannot help but smile. The staff brim with friendliness & the atmosphere is electrifying. The indoor & outdoor seating areas are..."
NessJD
"So let me start by saying this will be a weird review...Ill start with the service is perfect, I have been here a couple of timea. The staff are..."
Scott
"Came here with the family one Sunday afternoon - I had rung ahead to try and book a table outside but unfortunately they don't take bookings for..."
Lozalock
"Food ordered:Beachfront PaddleDeep Creek BBQ Ribs1x Coke1x Ginger AleBill: $75Big tummy: We were starving, so..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"Amazing! Great vibes and amazing food and drink! It definitely surprised me! The staff were super friendly and helpful and my entire group agreed..."
Victoria
"Great atmosphere, great beer and reasonable food. Fantastic addition to Browns Bay opening up to the beach. Recommend trying the red Celtic beer and..."
Fylde
"I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place was! Lovely outdoor seating with views of the beach and the skatepark that transitions smoothly to..."
Eden Wood
"We visited on Boxing Day ( my daughter and a friend ) for lunch and the place was fairly empty. The service from the staff was great, the drinks..."
Helen Gyde
"Came here for the all you can eat ribs. Absolutely delicious. Finding good ribs in Auckland is pretty damn hard. They were incredibly..."
Josh Law
"Love visiting Deep Creek on a summery day - it gets very busy however and can be difficult to get a seat at times! The platters are always great and..."
Kat M
"Awesome ribs! They just fall off the bone. Too large a dish for me but complete value for money at 20$ along with a glass of their house craft beer...."
Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria
"Price 4/5Food 4/5Service 4/5Atmosphere 4.5/5Nice and fantastic foodLunch $20 set very interestingEnjoy time for me..."
Renor Kay
"Parking at noon on a Thursday in browns bay is hard.Venue good,indoor outdoor seating,we chose sit inside,nice and clean,table stable and..."
Clint Jacka
"Nice food, great lunch deals on the weekends. Bit dark inside but is much nice if you're outside on a sunny day - watch out for pigeons..."
Emma Grey
"Good place right by the beach and DC has a wide selection of craft beer and a range of ciders.We got the Beach Front Paddle platter, really..."
Alwayseating
"I love coming here. The place has a great atmosphere and they do one of the best Ribs I have tasted. It is usually quite busy and they don't do..."
Juanine
"Went here with my partner and friend today for a late lunch, deep creek itself is a really cool place. They distill their own beer on site, there's..."
Alysha Bower
"Amazing service and very generous. Possibly had a mix up with our order and our platter took a long time - but brought us out some chips and..."
Amanda Fowler
"Had dinner at Deep Creek twice now. Tried both the shared platters and loved both of them. They were both very filling and well worth the price (meat..."
Mara Andrea Martinez
"Plan to eat at Browns Bay today..know this restaurant from Zomato..The atmosphere is good..service is good..beer is fresh with wide range of..."
Rachel Cullen
"Quite simply the best place to eat in Browns Bay. Excellent location with outdoor area and sea views in summer and cosy fireplace and often live..."
Ayden Barnett
"The ribs are to die for! Falls of the bone, best ribs that I've ever tried so far. They also have burger sliders that looks super delicious...."
Momo
"Best place in Browns bay to eat! The staff are all so friendly and deep creek has a great vibe. Highly recommend going to dinner here with a big..."
Joe Ram
"I was there for first time on last sunday and i loved it! Close to the beach, great atmosphere and the food really nice. I tried the Calamari and was..."
Mariajosemvw
"BESTRIBSEVER!!!!I'm a big ribs fan! i used to go to Lone Star a lot and thought that their ribs were the best i could ever get....boy was my world..."
Mel Jacka
"Great food, drinks, service and environment. We tried the platters and everything was absolutely delicious! We made a second order. The drinks were..."
Fare Henry
"Always a safe bet ! Delicious food, amazing craft beer. Staff are nice, only ever had one problem which was rectified right away. Mixed platter with..."
NZNICK
"Fantastic place to catch up with friends for drinks, then followed by food. (Great especially during summer...beach is probably 50+ steps away from..."
Jade Lim
"Fantastic place for lunch. I went with my family one day and we sat outside enjoying a bit of sunshine. It was fantastic.We ordered a whole..."
Romana Petrie
"First thing to try will be their beer paddle, I enjoy trying different beer with a friend. And their cider is magnificent! Next is their..."
Angela Reys
"We went this evening to try and make up for the dreadful dining experience we had last nightIt was very busy for a Sunday night and we sat in..."
Rob Keyworth
"Fantastic food and awesome craft beers! We had the Surf and Turf which included the yummy and tender ribs! The Lotus beer hits the spot,..."
Ryan Samson
"My absolute favourite place to go for a drink in Auckland. Their food is also faultless, big portions for your money. Their staff are really friendly..."
Cazza Holland
"Lovely atmosphere and great food. I love the tasting platters! You really get to try everything and the portions are great. My boyfriend loves their..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Definitely the place to go if you like artisan beer. Many options to choose from and at a good price. Did not eat here so cannot rate the food, but..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Always a great place to dine & drink close to the beach too. Food is priced well & great value for money. Other than the male staff member that sat..."
Isaac Valach
"Tasty beer and tasty food! However I noticed there was a lot of what looked like fruit flies flying around the tanks. Apart from that I enjoyed the..."
Erica May Dean
"I have always enjoyed the beer and food here. The only thing that annoys me about this place is nearly all the waiters/waitresses drag their feet..."
Michelle
"Amazing views of Brown's Bay Beach. The best ribs in town. Would highly recommend those but only have this dish if you have quite an appitetit. Also..."
Alexandria Tarr
"The food is a 5 stars without a doubt. The platters are great and i would highly recommend them.  The beer however was not to my tastes. Probably..."
Andre Cressy
"We have been to the Deep Creek a couple of times for dinner and enjoyed it, so today we decided to try the $20 lunch menu which included a matched..."
Lochbuie
"Hazelnut brown ale was as good as it sounded. Food was great as usual. Only issue I have is their resistance to providing aioli. Last 2 times I've..."
Faroe3456
"Good food (ribs are amazing) and good beer, plus the atmosphere and it's sitting right on the beach too - what's not to like? Gets busy and a bit..."
George Nurijanian
"Good food & great..."
Kellie Cooper
"Really good food, we have been there probably close to 10 times, everyone allways enjoys themselves! Can be quite noisy..."
Ellie
"Lunched here on a Friday with some girlfriends and had the most fantastic time! Service was fabulous and no request we had was too much trouble. We..."
Mupps
"One of the go to places in Browns Bay, so many good vibes and such an awesome atmosphere! Never had a bad service or night here. Great beer great..."
Stella Davies
"** Updated review 15/01/16**They have changed their menu with a new addition of another flavour sauce ribs. Dined here tonight and it was..."
Miss Kiki
"Deep Creek Brewing Co offers best beer, meat platters. Their BBQ rib is arguably best in Auckland. Every time, I take my friends, clients &..."
Marc
"Same as belowReally really disappointed that the prices of the meat/seafood paddles have jumped (some up to $9 more) and the size has..."
Jaimee Wilson
"My favorite pub in Auckland.The beer here is excellent and often cheaper than commercial stuff found at chain pubs. Bar staff are..."
Rob Ford
"Best thing to happen in Browns Bay.Deep Creek is a cottage brewery that has great beer and a good selection of eats that are always well cooked,..."
Keith Edson
"I was so happy to get told about this place! A friend’s friend on Xmas Day mentioned it had the “best ribs in Auckland” – so we..."
Michelle NA
"Have been regulars at this place for over six months now and never once been disappointed :). The food and beers are sublime, the staff 'made for..."
Meredith
"came here a few weeks back for a after work snack. Really good atmosphere, i ordered the mussel pot and the mussels were fresh and cooked perfectly..."
Jin Gao
"Love this place!! Great Food, Great Staff. Its our new Local now and great for a drink on a hot summer afternoon or a nice dinner at night. Would..."
Rose
"We aren't drinkers, so this review is solely based on the ambiance and food. I love the way this bar opens up in back to a deck right at the edge of..."
Barbara Goldie
"Great atmosphere, great place, marvellous service.. the ribs are to die for and the portions were huge. I felt a little bit bad as I dont really..."
Mark Goldie
"We've just been to Deep Creek using a deal voucher and it was excellent. We rang up to confirm on the day and we were told it was..."
AB Clark
"Great food!Meals were huge - I couldn't finish the ribs! Great flavours and excellent service.Will definetely be..."
Aarti Mistry
"Have been numerous times. Plenty of great choices on the menu. Best Ribs in..."
Alyse M
"Have been told the food is good, haven't eaten here yet just tried the beer. Recommend the Leprechaun's Belle and the cider is the best I've found in..."
Tracey Long
"Last night was my 2nd visit. Their food was great on both occasions, except for my Angus Steak last night. I requested medium-rare and got med-well..."
Estelle Thomas
"Deep Creek is one of the best restaurants/pubs I've been to in years - the staff are fantastic at making you feel at home, the service is top and the..."
Carol
"This place is O for Awesome! Living in the area most my life we were definately in NEED of a bar like this. Fantastic staff, amazing beers, great..."
Deb
"Great place with awesome atmosphere. Will be even better once the outside bar is completed in the near future.I had the whiskey-cooked ribs..."
Tonci
"Best Bar on the Shore for sure!! last weekend it was great live music and this weekend watching the RWC on the big screen, Awesome atmosphere great..."
Jerry
"Great brews and good food. We had a great afternoon in the sun out the back of this place. They were out of one of the beers but there were plenty..."
Harry Ormiston
"Just had a great lunch at this awesome new venue in Brown's Bay. The food was delicious, loved the beer and the atmosphere is fantastic. For day two..."
Chris Curran
"This place provides some amazing beers that are brewed locally. So don't expect the usual beers or ciders! That's what makes this place something..."
Jason B
"Staff are friendly. Accessible bar. Relatively expensive prices. Good quality food. Nice..."
Frazer Noble
"Such an awesome vibe, everytime.Love the paddlesLove the food,Sweet decorReally fun exploring the range and profiles of the..."
Kane Stanford
"The craft beer brewed by these guys is just brilliant. The food, atmosphere and service shows how well the management run this place. Definitely a..."
Shamal Kumar
"Great beer. It's good to see Auckland is coming of age when it comes to boutique beer. There is a good choice of beers to suit all tastes - my..."
Moggie
"Great food not so sure about the homecraft beer. Great atmosphere and seaview..."
Fiona Moore
"Deep Creek is the first place i went out to since i moved out to this area. I love the venue, the stills and rustic feeling of the decor makes..."
Cadence Woods
"Down by the bay on a sunny 'shore afternoon, you'll find many of the residents of the surrounding area hanging round Deep Creek Brews & Eats. What's..."
Alistair Ross
"Very nice brewery. Nice little garden area with sea view. Fish n chips on the lunch menu was really good and reasonable price as well($20). Fresh and..."
Geonju Park
"Highly recommended bar and restaurant. Great variety of craft beers dominated by deep creek which is one of the best breweries in Auckland. The food..."
Arsalan Niroomandi
"Popped in for a snack and was greeted by two lovely staff members. Very accomodating! The atmosphere and the staff..."
Paris Jameson
"Myself and the family had a very busy day, and afterwards we walked pass and had two babies with us. The team was very kind and helpfull. The food is..."
Megan Hartley
"Awesome friendly service to start of with considering how busy they were.Marcus was excellent with hospitality. Also the food was great. I had the..."
K W
"Great way to end our beach day by sipping on good cold brews and enjoying their tasty food. Awesome setting sitting outside with sea views. To drink..."
Avalon Jones-Nicolle
"I just stumbled upon Deep Creek Brewery while I was exploring Brown's Bay. I was actually looking for a place that sells milkshakes or ice cream..."
Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi
"Awesome place right by the sea. A local treasure for craft beer lovers. Misty miagi my favorite. Heaps of beers on the menu. Lots of great food as..."
abid ali
"Had a lovely family dinner here and just had to try the ribs which was recommended by a friend who had visited recently. They were fabulous! The..."
Lynley Allison
"We all had a lovely meal here. My dessert was absolutely divine. My five spice duck rolls had a lot more cabbage in them and not as much duck which..."
MJ Wads
"This is the premier spot to enjoy the beach at Brown's Bay and have a pint of your favorite beer. The food is also excellent. We've been there for..."
Greg Popp
"I recommend everyone to visit this restaurant for lunch & dinner since it opens from 11 am to 10 pm /11 pm. (Depending on the day of the week) There..."
Violet Smith
"Situation, staff/service and food exceptional. Slight problem wiyh one of the dishes was quickly sorted out in a most professional manner. Salads..."
Peter Gillum
"My bf n I went there tonight n we had wonderful experience! I ordered chicken breast n he ordered pork fillet, both were so yummy, but the funny..."
Michelle M
"The space is wonderful to have a gathering. The staff are friendly and careful. Amazing beers, good food. I recommend have a lunch time in the..."
Roberta Cardim Lessa
"Friendly staff and nice pub atmosphere with plenty of space. I had the Korean cauliflower bites and they were the best I've had, so so so crispy even..."
Geraint Scott
"It was a good experience considering it was Good Friday and not sure if they were expecting to be busy. The food was okay, a bit salty in so regards...."
Mariella Lansi
"Great food and quick service. We did not have to wait long for our drinks and food. The polenta chips is one of the best that I've had, crunchy on..."
Jenn Javier
"A cosy pub with front doors leading to main Brown's Bay shops, and back doors leading to an outside covered seating 1 minute walk to the beach. Child..."
Gloria Dam
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"Always great food and service. Best coffees every time...."
R Ph
"the food is always..."
Dawid Fouche
"Called in for a quick brunch... beachside...both ordered the smashed avo wth poached eggs on wholegrain bread.... Delicious!! hit the spot very..."
Bubbsie Jones
"Nice fillet. But size is smaller then my appretize. I didn’t order other. Next time I will try different steak...."
Jonathan So
"This place serves the BEST onion rings in Auckland. We are a fan of their onion rings. So good! We love their chicken tacos . A good thing about this..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"The food was beautiful, in particular the chicken roulade which was a gorgeous winter warmer of a meal. However caught the servers eyeballing us..."
Kaitlyn Tyler
"My favourite steak restaurant in Auckland!!! Never disappointed by the quality of the food, the environment is comfy, relaxing and classy. Highly..."
Juan Wu
"I have been to 21 Days many times with different friends. All my friends like the Food there and the shared aged steak is our “Must-Order”,which..."
Yaowen Hu
"Best steak I’ve ever had ! Love it! Nice and decent place for a good evening with friends! Great service as well. Really enjoyed it! Will be back..."
Lina Hsu
"I walked passed this restaurant several times but never go inside and give a try. Yesterday, my friend recommend me this place and their quality of..."
Flora
"Visited 21 days for a birthday lunch. Initially we were given the brunch menu, which was ok but we wanted a bit more. Asked to see the lunch..."
Sandi
"When I want a steak and I want it done right there are very few offerings on the north shore. The guys here know their stuff. Grain fed beef with..."
Phil Morton
"I really love their foods and service! The aging meats are seriously tasty. The location is perfect. Staffs were friendly and well-taken care of us...."
Pukeko
"2 courses lunch just $35, steak was amazing.Fresh bluff oysters only $32 per dozen.Browns Bay beach views so wonderful and friendly..."
Daniel Chi
"Wonderful Slow Cook Taupo Beef Rib, we three people shared it. Fresh Bluff Oyster also fantastic.Nice service, nice atmosphere, definitely..."
Luqiiiiiih
"One of best Steak Restaurants in Auckland.21 Days is named after the process of aging beef.Chef Bob never make you disappointed..."
May
"A pleasant and rare find indeed. We had lunch here and the food was excellent (entrees were chicken taco and prawn fritter, misnamed tempura i IMHO;..."
Bing Chang
"Top steak house in Nothshore Auckland. Juicy steak with lovely staffs. Pets friendly. Vegan friendly as well. Plenty choice from steak. Chicken...."
Xiaojun LI
"The best steak I’ve ever eaten . Eye fillet was beautiful , juicy, tender 😻👏🏻🫶🏼 well done! I’m coming next time with my..."
Mona Katerina Lisa
"Absolutely amazing good - we had the warm beetroot salad to share as a starter - the combination of flavours was incredible. We then went onto..."
Anna BRUTTI
"This was an excellent place right next to Browns Bay beach. It had delicious steaks and I really enjoyed the..."
Oscar
"Had a business dinner for 30 people in their private area upstairs and it was spectacular! To be able to handle such a big group and have all the..."
Maryann Whyte
"If you'e wanting to treat yourself to a decent steak, this is the place for you! The cocktails, sides, appetizers and desserts also didn't..."
Tammy-Jade Collymore
"Absolutely amazing good - we had the warm beetroot salad to share as a starter - the combination of flavours was incredible. We then went onto..."
Anna Brutti
"We went to 21 days for our end of year work function. It was excellent. We started with drinks in the bar on the beach side then went through to ..."
Kim Lyons
"Really great friendly service and good steaks for all of us. Will be back thanks..."
Andrew Armstrong
Java Jungle Cafe
78/100 (1008 ratings)
Restaurants
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Beef burger
Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Pasta of the Day
Meat Lovers Pizza
Salad
Kids Pizza
Thai Chicken Curry
All-Day Breakfast
Kiwi Mince on Toast with Poached Eggs
Eggs Benedict & Haloumi
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Fish
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Burgers
Flat White
Shakshuka
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Highchairs Available
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Takeout
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Mid-range
"Went for lunch today. I had the seafood chowder. It was delicious. Full of lovely seafood in a creamy sauce. Hubby had an omelette which was also..."
Belinda Liley
"One of the best cafes in Brown's Bay! Always busy especially on weekends, but the food is always spot on, the coffee is great and the staff are..."
Louise Francis
"Cozy place with excellent coffee. Tasty cake selection. Good place for a lunch and small bite. Best coffee shop by far around the area. Friendly..."
Doris Montoya
"Every time to Browns bay, Jave Jungle is my first priority, good location, good food, and good service, enjoy every meal in this..."
Yi Hou
"It's the perfect brunch spot in a cozy area! Great open dining area outside, great service, and great food. They offer a lot of options which allows..."
Warren Taua
"Visited Java Jungle for the first time today. Very impressed; the staff are great, very courteous, attentive and efficient, and the food is delicious..."
Murray Donovan
"Love the food and great coffee, they do a fab eggs bene - only negative I can say is every time I’ve been in recently (last three times) a part of..."
Em
"Great service,fast efficient service, wonderful staff, lovely food, fabulous coffee, beautiful view of the Bay.Definetely go back. Highly recommended..."
Ataseventuncay
"Went down today and ordered chicken livers. Yum. Their coffee was great as well, drank a latte bowl, my friend got a berry smoothie. The waiting..."
Zoe Wright
"Lovely service and nice friendly cafe and environment to sit in, nice by the beach and a good atmosphere. Excellent coffee and wonderful staff, made..."
Imogen Constantine
"Had chicken bacon and grilled banana salad. Yum yum yum. Unbelievable. Staffs are extremely friendly and professional. Kids enjoyed coloring in on..."
Erin Spasov
"Went here for breakfast this morning. Ordered an coffee, hot choc, Omelette and mince on toast. Should have taken a pic as the food was well..."
Sophie-fern Wright
"I have never eaten out in browns bay but since I finished my job on the shore I thought I'd give it a go. I struggled to find a nice cafe with a good..."
Irina Milana
"Service was efficient, location amazing and tables were clean. Ordered chicken penne pasta, wow for a cafe it was absolutely amazing, not much..."
Nina
"A nice place for a breakfast or lunch..it is beach facing.. service is good.. pretty much options for vegetarians ..we had ordered French toast..."
Shreya Divakar
"Java jungle is one of the best places for brunch or even a coffee in brownsbay, being right on the beach it's great in summer and has such a great..."
Phoenix Brown
"Excellent breakfast - very generous portions and friendly prompt service. Salmon with Bagel is fresh and tasty. Multigrain toast with poached eggs..."
Hannatjie
"Love this cafe!!!Brilliant service and excellent coffee. Always such lovely warm greetings walking through the door. My mornings are always..."
Sammi Ronkowski
"Have been to this cafe a few times. Coffee is brilliant, staff very friendly and helpful. Don't know what the person below is talking about, the tall..."
Paul
"Went to Java Jungle for brunch this morning, had their big breakfast and a chocolate milkshake. It was delightful, the staff are welcoming and..."
Chloe Sharrock
"First the positive stuff - This morning was chilly and bright and the restaurant was comfortably warm. Hubby had French toast with bacon, banana and..."
Tussock Gal
"Very friendly staff and nice service. Personally, the flat white was a little bit bitter, but pretty foam. Food was tasty. Raw materials were..."
Michelle Hwang
"My friend and I decided to pop in for breakfast. We ordered eggs benedict and the mince on toast. Wonderful service, great food, reasonable pricing...."
Kristina Mastakova
"Brilliant good value breakfast with a great view. Really enjoy the friendly service and willingness to please😄 highly recommend if you want a good..."
Anton Pienaar
"Great food. Beach front views, super fast food and mega tasty.... In a word wow! Ordered Chicken sandwich and beef burger..... Both faultless......."
Ayden Barnett
"I love coming here, my local cafe for coffee and breakfast. Even travel 15 minutes JUST to get my dose of daily coffee. Staff are amazing and always..."
Kurt
"Family had lunch there a few weeks ago, really nice food, chips friendly, & not ova priced.Will revisit sometime soon. Great service to..."
Matt
"My favorite place in Browns Bay. Just love the staff. Have been going to Java Jungle for years now. New cafes have come and gone but I still prefer..."
Jill Asquith
"Popped in for a hot drink out of the chilly day on a weekend at the playground/beach - it was great to still have the view of the beach but be..."
LouLou
"Went here for their breakfast deal and was absolutely blown away with the service. I sat outside with my friend and ordered eggs on toast, which came..."
Tori Taylor
"Very nice cafe! My sister and I found it in the  Offerbook app months ago and became regular clients! The cappuchino is great and the locations is..."
Darina Chadelova
"Java Jungle Browns BaySensational Setting, Great Coffee, Good food, Friendly Service!Java Jungle – stands for Great Coffee,..."
Angela Johnson
"Went there for breakfast on a Sunday morning. You can enjoy your meal lookig at the beach so the locaiton is definitely a plus here. Many options to..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Good view and great food and affordable too...the chicken liver was yummmmyyyy.. I had the eggs on toast with bacon.. We ordered our food and coffee..."
Shazia Khan
"Another great little place in browns bay to have a coffee and something to eat. Staff are always friendly, prices are reasonable and food is really..."
Andre Cressy
"Food and service was great and I would defiantly eat here again except they don't have free range anything so I wouldn't buy any dish that was from a..."
Harri Well
"We were floating around Browns bay, indecisive of what we want to eat. We didn't want to go too far for food, but at the same time picky on what we..."
Peifen Chua
"Made a visit here today for a cofee-Staff were very friendly i was greeted as soon as i walked through the door- coffee arrived very quick, this..."
Isaac Valach
"Stumbled upon this Cafe after the Sunday markets for breakfast. Had my two dogs with me and found this place to be very dog friendly as there was a..."
Dana
"What can I say, I love, love, love this place, me and my boyfriend stumbled upon this wonderful cafe last weekend and ordered the fav $25 deal that..."
Rachel
"This cafe is a regular Sunday morning breakfast venue for my wife and I. Probably the best cafe in Browns Bay with great views over the..."
Beavan Graham
"Fantastic place for dinner in Browns Bay. We come here regularly during the day with the kids. Four weeks ago, we came for a couple of drinks after..."
Chloe
"As a regular customer of Java Jungle I have always found staff very friendly and the level of service excellent. I quite often take my granddaughter..."
Adrienne Butler
"I have been bringing the family here for a long time now. The food is always fresh and tasty and the kids are entertained so my hubbie and I can sit..."
Stephanie Mellow
"My family and I have been regulars for quite some time now. The food is always delicious and and looks amazing. The coffee is the best in the area..."
Wayne
"Great Location, Perfect food, excellent coffee, amazing friendly staff. amazing place for kids to play and parents to enjoy their food and coffee...."
Tommy
"Pity there are only 5 stars, as this place ticks all the boxes and more. Prompt, friendly service, great family atmosphere, awesome food and great..."
Belinda
"Great food and awesome service. Best eggs Benedict ever ( so says my cousin from Toronto, big traveller and big eater) great play area for children...."
Bronwyn Coomer-Smit
"My husband and I have made it our weekend tradition to have coffee and a bite to eat from this cafe, we love the location and the coffee is really..."
Michelle Hartman
"Grade A!! Nice little water front spot and prices have increased from the last time we were there few months ago. Enjoyed our meal and coffee was..."
Nita.
"Such a great place close to the water. Massive menu, we had Mince on Toast and Bacon Bennie. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the..."
Marcus Kennedy
"The food is very delicious, been to Brown Bay quite a few times, this is the best cafe..."
Floatyduck
"Great location. Friendly staff. Good..."
V Kumar
"Highly recommended! Today, I took my family to visit The food is delicious, the quantity is very big, the staff is very enthusiastic! Ingredients are..."
jiji zhang
"Delicious food, friendly staff and great view. I had the Spanish Big Breakfast with gluten-free bread, and an iced chocolate with almond milk. Both..."
Natalie Coombe
"Good food ,friendly service would recommend . Had the corn fritters with Xtra bacon and eggs. Very nicely presented tasty food, salad had a lil bit..."
wade alexander
"Second visit, a place you want to recommend to..."
YOUNGRIM LEE
"Love the great food & services! Would definitely come back..."
Sherry Chao
"What an excellent service and hospitality Great service and food Would recommend this lovely cafe anytime Great Job guys..."
Micky Sahni
"Amazing food. Had the mince meat on a ciabatta roll with hash brown and THE best poached eggs I have ever experienced. I'm U.S.American and NZ knows..."
Clarinda C
"Delicious eggs Benedict with thick chewy bread, hashbrown and smoked salmon. Service is super friendly and the sea view is very nice. Would..."
W Y
"Lovely spot with views of the water from outside. Great food, coffee and staff Hubby had breakfast salad & I had the vege pride with..."
Sheryl Leonard-Schlitter
"I had a spicy chai latte haven't had like this one before that was too good..keep it up..."
Varinder Pal
"Great cafe along the beach front with great views. I like there menu, the staff were good. There was a bit of a wait but it to be expected as it was..."
Kris
"Food and the coffee was great. It's a beach front Cafe with lovely views on a sunny day. Staff is also very helpful and..."
Aman Sehdev
"Best Turkish lamb skewer and coffee was really..."
Shovik Agnihotri