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Siamese Doll

89/100 (1103 ratings)

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"Absolutely love this place! Have been many times since its opened and always have a great experience. Sushi is super fresh and tasty, the..."

Amy T

"Went here with my partner for date night and enjoyed every moment! The restaurant was absolutely humming, but still the service was great. We had..."

Jordan Stent

"Amazing food, drinks and a great location. Good menu with different styles and options. Would highly recommend to anyone after a nice dinner..."

Ryan Leakey

"Such a nice Restaurant! Not many vegetarian options but the ones they have are delicious. Very nice atmosphere and well decorated place. Staff are..."

Megan

"Siamese doll has won my heart. Everything I have ever ordered on the menu has blown my mind, right down to the coconut rice. The staff offer..."

Rosie Golder

"A hidden gem in hobsonville point. Awesome staff and amazing food. Been twice now for lunch and can't wait to go back to try out the dinner..."

Paulette

"Japanese chef was..."

ATS

"This place is a hidden gem located by the Hobsonville Point wharf.Lovely restaurant with a modern look.Staff are friendly and food came in..."

Trin

"Thanks for having us here tonight, caught up with a friend for dinner everything was delicious!! Staff were quick to the table for service and plates..."

Sam Smith

"Food didn't take long to arrive at our table even though the place was booked out. Incredible flavours and great quality food - we all enjoyed our..."

Miriam Burden

"Wow this place is a gem a little hidden behind other eateries etc on the waterfront at growing Hobsonville Point But well worth walking the extra few..."

Terry Trail

"Tried the sashimi plate, beef karubi don and pork buns. All the food was really good and service was excellent. Staff were really helpful in helping..."

Natasha Geo

"Popped in for lunch unexpectedly after going to the Market next door. Friendly staff, child friendly too with kids menu, and delicious fresh food...."

Liz D

"On arrival we were promptly given a table and menu, I ordered the sizzling beef and tempura dish, food was fantastic, I’d have given 5 stars for..."

Heather Dobson

"Really gorgeous setting with lots of plants and pillows and cute booths! Ordered the red scallop curry, Tom yum soup, bok Choy with black bean sauce,..."

Persian Foodie

"Lovely venue, nice interior design. The staff were efficient and friendly and came several times to make sure everything was ok. I ordered the belly..."

Chris Rankin

"Popped in here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The food was tasty and came out super fast. We had a number of small plates and sides. Service..."

Bex Ellis

"Really delicious food! I had the red duck curry and the meat was so tender! Highly recommend the desserts too. The staff were friendly! Some of the..."

Josephine

"Great food and service. Went on a very busy Saturday night and the place was full. However, we were attended to quickly and drinks and dishes served..."

Neil S.

"Back for our second time last night. We got the oyster & salmon rolls, Japanese chicken karaage, pork prawn ginger dumplings, squid, sweet & sour..."

Dine With Ella

"Three of us had dinner tonight. Loved the fit-out and the setting. Lots of staff so service was good We shared the Salmon and oyster roll (3..."

Forkingfamished

"Went here with a couple friends for dinner on a weeknight and absolutely loved it! I had the red duck curry and a pork bao (if only my stomach was..."

Nick Jamieson

"Love the food and the atmosphere. The staff are fast and friendly . Massaman oxtail was really tasty. Will definitely come back again next time....."

Pak Raden Kumis

"This was my second visit to Siamese Doll after visiting about 3-4 weeks earlier, when they hadn’t been open long. Happy to report that any opening..."

Carla

"Went there during the coastal walkway opening, it was kinda busy at lunch time...we weren’t being served right away but after given a table,..."

Yen Lim

"Went to Siamese Doll last night with my partner and her family and were so amazed by this recent addition to Catalina Bay. Great atmosphere, open..."

Mataio Walsh

"We had a lovely time here and atmosphere was nice as well. The food was delicious as well. We had the pork hock which was so yummy and tender. Their..."

Lorraine Ignacio

"There's an interesting assortment of Japanese and Thai dishes and all quite nice. Staff always refill your water and check up on you to make sure..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Wow, the aroma on entry, gorgeous ambiance, attentive efficient staff and a set of tasting plates for our group that were divine and exciting to eat...."

Nikki Close

"Went there for lunch. The food, service, and ambience were all awesome, and the prices were reasonable. The coffee and donut offer is a great deal -..."

B B

"Really enjoyed our meal here. Nice ambience and the service was awesome from the Chef to FOH. Loved their duck..."

Elasrofeci

"Met up with girls' friends for dinner, the place is beautiful with a lovely ambiance. Our seating area was perfect for a girly chats and catch up. I..."

Liza Cosme

"Went to SD for dinner on a Sunday night thinking it would be quiet, we walked into a electric atmosphere and the food was so delicious. I have been..."

NZ BEER BABE

"Great staff. Cosy little.place kinda tucked away. Good service, lovely staff and yummy menu for lunch and or dinner. Good selection of alcohol and..."

Mollie Bertucci

"I’ve been here a few times and always happy with the quality of food and service. Reasonable price to start with. Nice and open modern design. The..."

Ben Nguyen

"Lovely Asian food and atmosphere. A bit of a shame some of the staff aren't the most welcoming. No smiles or pleasant greetings. Thankfully the..."

Shaun Young

"Such a cool place, finally something like this opened in Hobsonville. The staff and the food are amazing. The place is very spacious with a very..."

Andrei Diomidov

"I loved it here. Great decor, warm & welcoming atmosphere. Staff were friendly & efficient with quick service. The menu is so yummy it was hard to..."

jill jaques

"This restaurant needs another Google star 5 is not enough. Quietly tuck on the Hobsonville Point is this wonderful Japanese restaurant. The food was..."

Shane Todd

"I don’t know why we did not visit this place earlier. First of all the staff was so lovely and helpful to start with. I reserved a table over the..."

Asiri Dalugoda

"Had dinner there last night. Good vibe and service, serving is a little bit slow. Lost one star for papaya salad, too much fish sauce and sugar, lack..."

Yan

"Good location, nice ambiance. We ordered the whole fried fish and the red duck curry. The duck curry was good, but the fish was very well cooked. ..."

Wilson Shum

Fabric Cafe Bistro

81/100 (1940 ratings)

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"Had the most amazing brunch bowl - it was incredibly fresh and suitable to all dietary needs. I was also pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive it..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Had lunch outside in the sun, all 5 of us were happy with our varied choices brunch/lunch choices. The food was tasty and delicious. Service also..."

Cat

"Atmosphere is amazing. Located right next to the “lake”, it’s so cool. Especially in summer days. Food is nice, drinks are good. A good place..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Amazing restaurant on the point...."

Vishal Rai

"Great cafe to sit down, enjoy the view and have a delicious meal. We came on a Saturday for lunch and managed to grab one of their last tables..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I visit Fabric often to get a taste of their amazing coffee and take in the beautiful view outside. Come night, their Espresso martini’s are just..."

Rosie Golder

"Food was good, location and atmosphere made the place nice, however the staff kept asking if drinks were for us, but they were for another table. It..."

Quinton Wong

"Could not fault Fabric, service was great with all staff being friendly and happy to help with any request. All our food came out in one lot which..."

Jamie Allen

"I went with my partner for brunch, it’s a great spot with a stunning view. Service was great and we loved our meals. An outside seat is really hard..."

LH

"Always greeted well, have only come for breakfast. Great coffee every time, never a bad one so far. Usually have the Eggs Bene with bacon, love the..."

Sarah Clarke

"Came here for brunch on a weekday and enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Food was ok, just as what I would expect from a cafe with those sort..."

Akym

"Fabric cafe bistro is one of my favourite go-to restaurants purely because of the beautiful setting; especially on a sunny day.I’ve had a few..."

Esther Lee

"Such a great little place to go! The decor and atmosphere of the place is so nice. The staff are super friendly and genuine. The food itself its..."

Katie

"Fabric Cafe Bistro damn where do I start. I come here almost every weekend for an iced mocha and they're so yummy and perfect AND they have flat lids..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Came in for lunch with the family and we all really enjoyed our meals. I got the 'mashed avocado' which was so good and it came with balsamic glaze..."

Karina

"food and service is great, I love the egg benedict the most. The side salad is a good portion and the tatse is interesting with some pear slices and..."

Michelle

"Been here few days ago, the view is good and service is nice. Sadly, the food was unpleasant. I order Waimauku beef burger and Market fish. The..."

Cecelia

"Had brunch here, it was lovely. Got the charcuterie platter and eggs Benedict with maple bacon. So good! Coffee was fab as well. Great decor and..."

Trish

"Fabric is such a cute cafe, very spacious, amazing view of hobsonville point and excellent service. Was so happy with my meal. Such nice and kind..."

Yana Petrenko

"Me and my partner went here for some breakfast. I love every bit of their interiors, very chic and rustic. The ambient and view were superb! Food was..."

Yashie L

"Beautiful setting in the hobby point waterfront morning or night. Went for breakfast and sat outside on the deck. Great coffee nice and tasty and had..."

Zachary Smith

"Tapioca pudding with coconut yogurt, strawberries, lime and mint 😊 this dish was light fresh and delicious! Accompanied by a chai coconut tea,..."

Kelly Moodie

"One of the most beautiful restaurants I have even been in! The most attentive staff gave the most amazing service. We had dinner on Valentine’s Day..."

Lucy

"Standard cafe menu, nothing special about the food... But if you enjoy having a coffee/wine/beer or a meal on the wharf with quirt waterview, this..."

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"I don’t find myself wondering down Hobsonville Point way very often (as I am located on the East Coast Bays) however I make my way to the farmers..."

Kathryn Eley

"Came here for lunch and got the duck leg ragu pasta along with some chips and a pina colada. There was a short wait for a table and we ended up..."

Emily Gossen

"been eyeing out this one for a while and I finally got to go eat here on my birthday! The one and only thing I have to say is considering the prices..."

Angel Cueva

"Went here for brunch on a busy Saturday. Staff were lovely and the food was good. We had the Ceasar salad, Fabric breakfast and the French toast, and..."

SYM

"Cannot fault this place, we dined here on a busy day and were instantly seated inside. The service was impeccable and we noticed that there were..."

Hana

"Love the area that the cafe is located, specially on a nice sunny day sitting outside :).The staff are friendly and the food is..."

Kelvin

"Popped in here at lunchtime on a weekday. Heard good things but wanted to try it out for myself. Lovely space they’ve created in what was once the..."

Ms Jones

"The place had welcoming vibe the moment i walked in, bright semi-industrial interior with natural wooden furnitures were good choice to go along...."

Beak

"A fantastic addition to the local dining scene with a spectacular terrace overlooking the water and native bush. They have done an excellent job..."

Chris Paul

"Fabric is a short ferry ride from the Auckland CBD and the wharf is a couple of skips away from Fabric's front door. It is a beautifully fitted out..."

Veronica Te

"Just a coffee and a bite to eat on a cloudy Sunday morning. Coffee hit the spot (they've got a cute coffee window for takeaways - great idea), and we..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Definitely more on the expensive side but food was delicious and of the caliber you’d expect for the..."

Danielle Hanwright

"Went for lunch today, and have to say every single thing we tried was amazing! We had the potato gnocchi with burnt butter, duck Ragu pappardelle,..."

Billionaire

"Definitely a great, new addition to Hobsonville! I loved the interior and would describe it as minimalist-contemporary with a high ceiling and..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Been here at least once a week from opening! Such a lovely spot with a view that makes you feel as if you’ve escaped to a holiday! Staff were very..."

Nicoledbraithwaite

"This place is the place to be! First time here and such an enjoyable experience. Food was delicious and came out prompt. Service was friendly and..."

Cherish D'Cotta

"Delicious gnocchi and beautiful view. Yes the portions are small but it’s not the local pub! Highly recommend for a special occasion. Great..."

Chelsea

"The ambiance is warm and modern, great care has been taken in the fit-out of this restaurant. The Waitstaff were informed and helpful with the..."

Sean Appleby

"Every part works wellWalked in greeted and taken to a table by a happy smiling and friendly maître d Then the waitress arrived fast gave..."

Richard J

"Absolutely beautiful food. This is the sort of place to take someone you want to impress. I have been 3 times and couldn’t fault the service,..."

Hannah

"Beautiful decor and fantastic foodService is on pointSit right next to the beach... view is die forHad the duck pasta--->..."

Khoi Nguyen

"First time to try Fabric this Saturday. Super busy at lunch time. Spent half an hour waiting for dinning seat, and another hour for food service. But..."

Lola Yan

"Great place with a good location, lovely meals all round. Pictured is seafood chowder, lamb rotti and chicken burger. Chicken burger had a bit more..."

Richard Surkus

"Lovely restaurant by the water. We had breakfast on a beautiful sunny day. I ordered farmhouse eggs with Sourdough Bread and sausage and my niece got..."

Corinne Coutinho

"Great location and vibe. Parking can be quite challenging, but it's worth a visit during quieter times. The food was average and predictable, but the..."

Man of Steel

"We ended up here after a lovely circuit of the Hobsonville Coastal Walkway. A beautiful setting right on the water. The food was excellent, with..."

Paul Beach

"I love the food here. I've been here 3 times so far, always enjoyed my meals. Highly..."

Farzana Haque

"Excellent coffee. Highly recommended. Wafting cheeseburger and the lamb ribs. Nice ambience. Excellent..."

Jacqui Knight

"Luckily we’d arrive before 11.30 as breaky was still on the offer and we were not disappointed at all. I had the Smoked Kahawai $23 which was to..."

Ces Keenan

"Pleasant spot on the waterfront by the boardwalk and water taxi. Good service, pleasant atmosphere. Would come again. Also part of a circular walk/..."

PWE999

"We went there a couple of days ago and had outside seats. View was amazing and the seats were comfortable and perfect to sit outside. We ordered..."

Lauren Son

"It can be a bit crowded on weekends but it's a good place for brunch with a good view, the food was good, It could take some time to get the food on..."

Miguel Martinez

"Best vegan Buddha bowl I’ve had in a long time - so pretty but more importantly- tasty! Service was friendly and efficient and management..."

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