TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"First time at cafe zest. Came here for lunch with work colleagues and this place didnt disappoint. We had pre ordered our meals prior to arrival and..."

Katie Ayrton

TheNZLILY

"Such a pleasant surprise! We didn't know about this place and saw it driving by. The meat platter was incredibly delicious Chicken wings, steak and..."

Irina Kapeli

"It is such a great place to celebrate a birthday. Jamie, treated my partner like a queen as it was her birthday 🎂. The food is second to none as..."

Manuel Quiroz

"The service was good. Expect delays for the food to be served however it's worth the wait. Good..."

Faiz Ahmed

"Little Savanna is a must visit restaurant. You will need to book as most sittings a very busy. For my wife's birthday we booked for lunch. The lady..."

Fraser Kitt

"My partner and I went for an early dinner on the 22 Oct 2021. Our server, Alex, was very charismatic, spoke clearly with a mask on and was very..."

Natasha Martelletti

Yatai Japanese Izakaya Restaurant

86/100 (1410 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were very blessed to be gifted a super special meal from Yatai in Palmerston North this evening. It was absolutely lovely. Sashimi probably fave..."

Jules Clarke

"Came to dinner to celebrate my daughters 13th Birthday. It's the special touches here. Rosie loved the hand printed birthday card from Yatai on the..."

Karen Grantley

"This is the best restaurant in Palmy! The food is incredible and the staff are so welcoming. Barbara the host is so friendly and we love coming here!..."

Jo Dunning

"There is not enough stars to to select. Barbara and the waitresses were absolutely lovely And the food was Godly. Arigatou Gozaimasu. Yatai wa..."

Quelli Nix

"We had a special group dinner at Yatai last weekend. Barbara and her team were friendly, flexible and made sure we had all we needed. The layered..."

Tamara Christina

"Top food, top service, brilliant experience is no where near enough to explain how awesome this place..."

Hendrik Engelbrecht

"Another fantastic meal and great evening. Staff are lovely and the food is exceptional. Looking forward to the next date..."

Helen Thomas

"Delicious okinomiyaki - felt like I was back in Tokyo! Great food all..."

Angela Piper

"Outstanding - food, service while experience. Barbara a d the team..."

Kevin Smith

"Been there a couple of times. Great staff and great..."

Gary Yeatman

"One of the best Japanese place in..."

Raveen Madagama

"We just found our favorite restaurant in palmy excellent food outstanding service thank..."

Ali N Marc

"The best Chicken Curry..."

Clark Ellery

"healthy options/ fantastic dinning/ great..."

Sandie Carlin

"Most amazing, yummy meal! Fabulous service - absolutely top. We will be..."

Andrea Yeatman

"Definitely go again. A lot more menu to get thru. And then of there was the..."

Steve Atkins

"Our experience at Yatai was definitely made exceptional thanks to the great service offered by the FOH Team. In particular, the waiter called Shona..."

Lance Loughlin

"The food was quite flavourful but not as authentic as I would've liked. The beef tataki had a bit too much spring onions on it but it was well..."

Doris Ma

"We had a lovely family dining experience at the Yatai this evening, We decided to enjoy the shared platter style of dining, which was a wonderful way..."

Heather Taylor

"Love this place staff are polite and friendly and answer any question about the food explain what it is Very filling and an ample amount so..."

Monica Smaling

"Great atmosphere, felt very authentic. Food was great and service was attentive. Had about 7 dishes between 4 people and we were definitely full...."

Claudia

"Best way to review a Japanese restaurant is by ordering their sashimi. Yatai didn't disappoint with the spread of salmon, mahimahi, and tuna. The..."

Rahul Mohanty

"Beautiful fresh food. I have been here numerous times and I have never been disappointed.This has got to be one of my favourite places to eat in..."

Rachel

"Have been here a couple times, and loved it ! If you don't know if you like Japanese food or not this place will definitely help you make up your..."

Kandeykisses

"My wife and I have been coming here more and more frequently. I'd now rate Yatai as one of my favorite restaurants in Palmy - certainly the best..."

Matt

"Another rave review here. Yatai really wins out in all areas. The venue is intimate, welcoming, and authentic. The staff are exceptionally..."

Doug Longmire

"Authentic food, great service, loads of fun for a group of friends. Never disappoints!We visit Japan annually and can always bring our dining..."

Lin Dixon

"we had a fabulous meal here last Saturday. The food was just amazing , beautifully presented and the flavours were just Devine. The service was..."

Liz. Thrift

"7 Friends and I shared a wonderful meal at Yatai last night and I was so happy once again to be a part of their unique dining experience. It was the..."

Annie Bailey

"We had a meal here last week and it was beautiful! The shitake mushrooms were excellent and we highly recommend them. Everything is prepared..."

Bronwyn Kendrick

"Excellent. Just top notch. There are plenty of vegetarian options, everything is well cooked and tasty, and as far as I can see it is authentic. The..."

Danielle Calder

"First timers! Very impressed with service. Me & my husband thought we would try something different. So off to Yatai we went. Loved it so we ..."

Shelley

"Yatai is genuinely good. We went there again this weekend and it was a delicious meal as always, the food is fresh and the flavours are amazing...."

Mike Smith

"Wow! The food was beautiful in appearance and taste. Seemed quite authentic and unusual (exotic) to me. The serving staff was friendly and..."

Audrey Washburn

"Absolutely blown away with the beautiful food. First timers we went as a work group. Had a " ? progressive " dinner( sorry forgot the correct..."

Sandra Pinfold

"This cozy, intimate restaurant got me hooked on Japanese cuisine. The food is devine! Friendly staff make it a great dining experience. Yes it is a..."

Yvonne Kiihfuss

"A great night, personal service and a variety of dishes which were explained fully, fresh and beautifully presented. We had the sashimi which..."

Gail Shirley

"A wonderful Japanese restaurant. Outstanding food, outstanding service and outstanding atmosphere! The food was served with care and friendliness and..."

Billie Jordan

"I love this place. Great variety on the menu - I don't eat fish, but there are great chicken and beef options. Service is fantastic, food is..."

Sarah

"Had the pleasure to dine here on several occasions now and Yatai consistently delivers in food quality and service.Suggest diners make a..."

Paul Burnett

"My favourite restaurant to go out to for a treat! I can't remember celebrating a birthday and not eating here! When in search of something different,..."

Gavin Goldsmith

"wow if you haven't been there before you simply have to try it. The staff are always extra friendly and go out of their way to provide the best..."

Laura

"Went to Yatai on Tuesday and it was our 32nd visit since May 2008!As usual, the food was superb and the service excellent.It's no surprise..."

Arthur

"One of my favorite restaurants in Palmerston North, food is amazing and awesome friendly..."

Nicole Rule

"Lovely food, great service - although a little pricey - worth it for a..."

Jan Oram

"We enjoyed our dinner but this place is a bit of a shrine to Japan and we were a bit taken aback by receiving a lecture on how to obey japanese..."

M

"Absolutely the most divine food in Palmerston North. Authentic Japanese flavours and a thoughtful wine list. Worth the price for a completely..."

Lia

"This is a favourite restaurant for me and my partner and come here every couple of months however is quite expensive thus why we don't go there more..."

Corey Askwith

"A fabulous place for a family dinner, service was great and the food was outstanding. The flavours all worked really well. The style of Japanese..."

Stephen O'Loughlin

"This is the best scallop dish we have in NZ. And the grilled beef is juice and good. But we waste more than one and half hour to wait my food, it..."

carol liang

"Very expensive with small portions but the food is absolutely delicious. The service is very bad and often don't bring water or deliver your meal to..."

Harry Parker

"Fantastic dining experience, as per usual, last night. The food is always delicious, fresh and prepared perfectly. There is an extensive selection of..."

Harmony Moki

"wonderful wee restaurant. The queue at the door was an indication of the quality dining experience on offer. superb service. v fresh fish and good..."

tina nixon

"We dropped in without a reservation on a busy night and the staff were excellent and found us a table with no fuss. Very friendly and efficient and..."

Keith Finnerty

"We went for dinner today and loved the food. The place was too busy and congested - otherwise all..."

Chanjief Chandrakumar

"Probably the best restaurant we dined at in New Zealand. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, service was excellent and the atmosphere was..."

N Pik (Rod)

"Beautiful, awesome and amazing experience. Amazing traditional Japanese food, with lovely customer service. Felt like a little slice straight from..."

Jayden Fairbairn-Lowe (Jayden)

"The food is just fabulous and their Katsuya (spelt correctly?) Is really mouth watering. I also love their fritter dish (about the size of a bread..."

Joe McMahon-Henderson

"Excellent atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. A curious place on a busy suburban street, but the food is exceptional. Not cheap, but you..."

Jim Boutcher (Mangetout)

"Never dissatisfied, Barbara and her team are amazing...."

Sue Woollaston

"Have visited many times since 2009 and it always is the same high quality food and service It is my favorite Japanese restaurant and I have been to..."

Corey Askwith

"The most amazing dining experience. The staff were so lovely and accomodating. Highly recommend paying the $40 for the private room, which offered an..."

Elsie Flynn Fleming

"The food quality and hospitality here is excellent. The owner is a lovely woman and the sashimi is not only the freshest I’ve had, but superbly cut..."

conorjack culhane

"Absolutely loved this place was a breath of fresh air in Palmerston North..."

Michael Farr

"Best restaurant in town, have come here for every possible celebration and brought our out of town visitors here for the last 3 years. Food is always..."

Sirena

"Our family favourite restaurant in Palmerston North - went tonight with a couple of family members and some friends - just beautiful food as always,..."

Anne Robinson

The Elm Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here for brunch with three friends, all were very happy with our meals with two of us having the kumara hash, one having French toast and the..."

Maggie Jaques

"Came here for breakfast... nice place friendly service. Ordered the Kumera hash stack with sauce on the side.... presented nicely...kumera hash was..."

Donna&Shane

"Very good food and service. We ordered the big breakfast, crepes and spring onion potato cake with smoked salmon. All the meals were delicious and..."

Stefan Thieu

"Awesome staff. Really nice drinks and food. I came for lunch and enjoyed the decor and outdoor seating area. Nice location, actually. Really..."

Zack Dupuis

"Wow amazing I love this cafe very excellent service really approachable staff. The food is so amazing and how the design of this place is so romantic..."

Rose Niegos

"This was the first cafe I visited in Palmy and I keep going back because the food is delicious and they make a great soy flat white- not everywhere..."

Jane K

"This place is happiness. Although you maybe wouldn’t guess it from the decor, it has a superb menu. So good in fact after I went the first time I..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Thanks for your consistently great coffee, impeccable service and fabulous, friendly staff. The Elm Cafe is now my favorite, regular coffee..."

Fiona Gordon

"Everything was great - customer service and food including entrée, main AND desserts (except the lamb rack was a wee bit overdone so be handy to be..."

M Mcgrath

"Everything about this cafe is AWESOME. We've eaten there on several Sunday's and have found that even at peak time, around noon, we never have to..."

Phatnesian

"Excellent food, fantastic service, friendly staff, great coffee! Love the terrace, especially on a sunny day. We have been there a few times for..."

Sophie

"Best cafe in town. Always good, always friendly, always yum!Food is always presented with care and cooked great. Service is top notch and always..."

Nena

"Delicious food, fantastic service, good atmosphere. We have eaten here twice and both times have enjoyed the whole experience. This is the kind of..."

Nick

"The Elm is the restaurant my partner takes me to on my birthday or any other time he wants to treat me...it is my all time fav. I am never wary of..."

Sarah

"Several of us went today for lunch and the meals were all great. I asked for a vegan option and they were most accommodating. Due to many folk being..."

Lynda Whitwell

"We highly recommend the Elm Cafe, we regularly go there for lunch, the food is great and the staff are always very professional. We have tried a..."

Felicity

"Highly recommend Linguini, chilli chicken. The food deserve 5 stars. The service is great. Will be our new favorite place to dine. If you live in..."

Hailey Tran

"We have been here a lot over the years, the food is consistently good, the staff are very professional, The only thing that lets it down is the decor..."

Rich

"Had a great evening at The Elm. Friendly, efficient waitresses and excellent..."

Kev

"While I haven't had a meal here, I've had coffees and hot chocolates and I've been very happy with the quality (and quantity) of the drinks and..."

F

"My favourite from when I lived in Palmerston North, Im going to miss you my friend. Thanks for sharing your scrumptious food with me and my friends...."

Sarah Cameron

"After checking out this site, I took the details down for this restaurant. I arrived with my daughter on a busy Friday night just before 6. The place..."

Heidi

"Enjoyed lunch today at Elm cafe, service was friendly and food was great, I enjoyed my big brekkie nicely done as far as big brekkies go and my..."

Ken

"Always good - love it, go treat..."

Jan Oram

"Have been here once so far..My partner and I are great fans of Eggs Bennedict and have been to a few other places around.. and we really enjoyed it..."

Kim M

"Visited this restaurant 2 weeks ago and have raved about it to all my friends ever since. Our group of 10 had the most amazing meal and service. ..."

Michelle P

"Good place for breakfast. Amazing friendly staff. Good selection of food and coffee. There’s also free..."

Jullian OXC

"Tried it, loved it. Fantastic service, vibrant atmosphere, great food, ticked all the boxes. Went for breakfast, and had a good selection to choose..."

Nirmal Grewal

"It's literally down the road from where I stay, and I didn't even notice it until my best friend took me to lunch there . I'm very happy with the..."

Paul Hill-Matthews

ambarish biswas

"Warm in winter. I stopped in for coffee with friends and the tables are a good size for meeting with a small group. The decor is understated, cozy..."

Katherine “erebus” Rushworth

"A great cafe on the outskirts of the city. The coffee was a class above other cafes i've been to in the area and the food was excellent. It has both..."

Robert Westaway

"A pretty busy cafe. Love the coffee and the brunch. The French Toast is wonderful. The Salmon with crispy potato is yummy but the serving size is..."

TheNZLILY

"Really friendly staff and the best eggs bene I've had for a long time, quick service and great..."

leighton hall

"Nice food, great service. A bit noisy when they’re full, and they’re full a lot! Better book a..."

Sue Anderson

"I didn't expect anything special and was pleasantly suprised with the cafe. The pancakes that I eat were perfect! The service was quick and very..."

Valeria Kuznetsova

"Great cafe has a great menu and moderately priced cakes and slices are very nice and great..."

Marie

"Good food, especially brunch. Good..."

Jim & Marisha Reynolds

"Always beautiful. Sevice and food. Thank-you staff of the elm. Best omelet in..."

Louise Lissington

"A lovely experience with excellent staff and service. Meal was..."

Martin Berry

Namaste Bharat Authentic Indian Cuisine

Garlic and Cheese Naan

Garlic & Cheese Naan Mango Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"This has to be THE BEST Indian restaurant in NZ. You can tell when the person cooking the food is putting their heart into the food. They are also..."

Aurora Zero

"This spot is our favourite in Palmy! The food is exceptional and the service is personal, prompt and polite. The atmosphere is genuine and pleasant...."

Steve Macbeth

"Had a great time, great atmosphere, great food, great service, great variety in the menu and a great experience. Chef came out to greet us and give..."

Andrew Stantiall

"Went there today with Family while driving back to HB. Food was amazing and service was good too. Just 1 thing took me, we ask the staff rest to..."

Akshay Dame

"We went there for my birthday dinner, and I have to say, I was not disappointed at all. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD good. I had the Lamb Shank -..."

Hala Makahleh

"Very good Indian biriyani. Good service, neatly maintained toilets, the staffs also is very cooperative, kids..."

Anish Mathew

"Mum & I went for the first time today for lunch. Absolutely fantastic service - such a lovely guy. Food was delicious & definitely value for money...."

Sara

"I’ve ordered takeout a number of times before my review. I’ve consistently had delicious curry with rice. This place is good value for money and..."

Kat H (kitykatex)

"First time in since new owners and it’s a new favourite. Great wine, amazing vege dishes and beautiful engaging service. We will be back..."

Lizi Guest

"food was delicious, we had fish pakoras in starter and then had 3 curries with roties. chicken korma was awsome and service was great. highly..."

Vijaybir Marok

"Good food, serving size was great so was the taste. Asked for medium spicy but was really spicy. Overall great food value for..."

Zoheb Tida

"This place is an absolute 20/10. Not only is the food amazing, but the service and whole experience will leave you wanting more. Can not recommend..."

Mini Bee

"Ate here for the first time recently, have a feeling it will become a regular for us! Everything we ordered was delicious and the staff..."

Jenna Buchanan

"Lovely place with amazing food. I had the chicken tikka entree and beef vindaloo main, both medium heat but mighty tasty. Happy friendly staff , and..."

Jason “Red” Petersen

"First time customer, delivery. Excellent curries, greatly enjoyed. Highly..."

Tony Beveridge

"New management have done a great job at keeping what made this place so good. The food has always been good but now it's even better. The bread is..."

Koenraad Vivian

Haru Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (2579 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"This was honestly the best Japanese food we have ever eaten. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and our toddler son downed the kid's..."

Melanie Bromwich

"It was our first time dining at Haru & we can't wait to come back again. I can not fault this place one bit. Thank you for the delicious, beautifully..."

Wix Holland Barnett

"I had dinner with my friends at haru Japanese restaurant. The Food was very tasty and beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant and I am sure..."

Su-hwan Charlie Choi

"Highly recommend!! Food was excellent and price was really good!! Definitely best Japanese I've ever..."

Courtland Xavier

"Fabulous food! It was recommended to us and did not disappoint at all. The set dinner is amazing value and the chocolate balls are, well,..."

Annalie Brown

"We went to Haru for dinner on Saturday evening with a group of friends! To say the food was amazing is an understatement....This is a must visit for..."

Andie Clark

"My wife and I had the multi course dinner and it was just amazing - has to be seen to be believed. I've eaten a lot of Japanese over the years and..."

Andy Harwood

"It's hard to find a Japanese restaurant with good vegetarian food but Haru was outstanding. The meal presentation and service was one of the best in..."

Paula Kendall

"Had the most amazing meal today for lunch. The food was not only beautifully presented but tasted fantastic. Thank you to all the kind staff for..."

Jasmine Du Plessis

"Wow was blown away. Food was amazing. Beautiful flavours, so fresh. Service was awesome. Definitely my new restaurant of choice. Totally..."

Carmen Fraser

"Had a lovely dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were awesome and very attentive. The food was excellent and I would have no hesitation in..."

Jenny Jenkins

"Definitely my favourite restaurant. The food has such integrity. I am returning again in 7 days. Counting..."

Marion Soutar

"Went in last night for tea. Had such a good time great service great food can't complain about anything. Can't wait to go..."

Jerome Vincent

"Went for a belated birthday dinner with a party of 3. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We got Edamame and Karate Chicken for starters and..."

Natasha Smith

"What an amazing place. For 50$ I had the chefs recommendation. Which had all their signature dishes.. and pretty filling too. Much better than YATAI..."

Ahsan Siddiqui

"First time here, the interior takes you straight to Japan and it's gorgeous, the staff are so attentive and friendly. I can't wait to go back to..."

Craig

"Oh my gosh, this place was recommended to me and I thank that person for showing me this place. To start we had beautiful service, a drink was..."

Derwent McPhee

"Fabulous meal once again. We are vegan and are never disappointed at the options available. The restaurant was packed and the service was..."

Lizzie McColl

"Amazing! Everything has been incredibly well presented, delicious & worth while when I have visited. I definitely recommend. The only thing I have to..."

Ellen Davies

"The wait staff sans the head wait staff don't necessarily know the food. Fortunately, we knew what we wanted. Food was fresh and the platter gave us..."

Sarah Ong

"Great Japanese food. Very fresh sushi and fish, and lots of other tasty bits including the miso eggplant and karage chicken. Good portions and value..."

L C

"Nice enough teriyaki chicken but cold NOTsizzling platter & oily, especially after waiting for the waitress to clean up the miso soup she spilt and I..."

Neil Watkins

"This was good food. We were rushed out the door but they were busy. I would come..."

Kiwig1rl

O'briens Irish Sandwich Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Brew Union Brewing Company

84/100 (3034 ratings)

Cheese and Basil Pizza

banoffee pie

Calamares

KFC Cauliflower

Gin Drinks for Each Course

Marinated Warm Olivies

Fish & chips

Ribs

Burger

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Korean Chicken

Fish

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to eat. Indoors or out. The scan menu wasnt working properly for us so we had to order at the bar. Clean and tidy. Service was..."

Trey Mitchell

"Awesome place. Had a few drinks after work and the cocktails were great. On the pricey side but they taste super and the vibes are emaculate. Really..."

Jorja Phillips

"Outstanding, service, food, and been. Brew Union is what every restaurant should be. Amazing food and prices. Beer is fantastic. It has 'al..."

Fabio Oliveira

"Was visiting Palmy for a day trip and to catch up with friends. I was told that I had to try the pizzas here and it was soooo good! Lots of..."

Yeephang Wong

"Dropped in here for a couple of cheeky beverages and a pizza with a mate. Was a really good time. They have an amazing range of different beers. Lots..."

David Palfreyman

"Hot outdoor seats an absolute hit! Fantastic on a cool clear night outside under the festoons Great QR order system too. Food took a while but things..."

D-J Williams

"Didn't used to like the menu but now a fan of the entrees. Just get them now. Hubby likes the main meals and pizza and the beer..."

Cheryl Barraclough

"We didn't book and was a busy Friday night but they still managed to fit 4 of us in. Service was great and even informed us the next people we going..."

Jodie Avery

"The food is amazing. I had the garlic bread pizza with Dairy Free cheese and some fries. The pizza was huge and I wasn't even able to finish it. I..."

Sarah Harmse (Sarah)

"Straight up the best spot in Palmy for casual dining! Can't recommend enough, the food is so good & the atmosphere is amazing. Can be on the pricier..."

Elliot Josh

"Had an amazing meal at Brew Union this evening, thank you team so much. The Plate of Origin Dish was a delight (venison was so tender) and the..."

Lucy McCreary

"Went to Brew Union after hearing great reviews from colleagues. Tried the stout and IPA - absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend the stout which is..."

Darath N

"Fantastic place to come for a drink or dinner. Had the proscuitto and salmon pizzas which were great, though a few too many capers on the salmon..."

Alex Millar

"Had an overnight stay in PN and google 'good bars', this one popped up so we visited and we are so glad we did. Great venue, excellent service and..."

Louise Exley

"Great food and beer! Fantastic staff and a beautiful setting. Glad we stopped..."

Dawn Kinney Martin

"As far as I can tell, the only place in Palmy with the kind of vibe you get in a Wellington brew-pub. Comprehensive range of own-brand supplemented..."

Kevin Mayes

"We didn't have food, but really enjoyed the outdoor beer garden and having a couple of pints. We liked the beer that much we bought a growler to..."

Jennifer Harrap- personal

Wabi Sabi

84/100 (1014 ratings)

Vegetarian Okonomiyaki

Avacado Chicken Teriyaki Sushi Rice

Gluten Free Teriyaki Salmon Set

Bento (Lunch Box)

Tempura Prawns and Skewers

Fried Banana and Ice Cream

Salmon or Tuna Sashimi

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely a must try type of place have been a couple times, really enjoyed their fries, their salmon roll aswell, Dragon roll was ok and Rainbow..."

Keita TeRangi-Brightwell

"We always enjoy our meals here. The dragon rolls were to die for and the karaage chicken was delicious. The sashimi could have been a bit fresher but..."

Seulyi So

"Pretty good. Nice Decor. Not a lot of pickled ginger given.Food was above average. Service was very good. The dragon roll was good. I..."

Wayne Potgieter

"Came here to get some Japanese for lunch- there were very few Japanese places to choose from in Palmy and this one looked promising. I ordered a..."

Christina

"Always good taste and quick delivery. Good atmosphere and plenty of selection. not particularly authentic Japanese but good taste regardless...."

Kiwiana

"I've eaten here three times and wanted to give it a fair crack before I reviewed - with so many positive reviews I didn't want to rush..."

Jeff

"Went here for a late dinner tonight , was still quite buzy but service was still great. Ordering was done at the counter. There was a new dessert..."

Coco

"My favorite japanese place in palmy! They absolutely nail their tempura! Fast service and its always a satisfying meal! For a relatively cheap..."

Audrey

"Has always served consistently good quality food with reasonable prices. This is my favourite Japanese restaurant in town! Very good service, clean..."

Tara

"Fantastic Japanese restaurant. I'm a big fan of their bento box style meals but everything else I have had is wonderful. They are very polite and the..."

Jonathan Spencer

"Really good fresh food which will never disappoint. I come here every time I'm back in palmy. I like the sauce katsudon with chicken and the edemame..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"Recently moved to Auckland and we miss this place so much!! Great prices, great service, amazing food and a beautiful atmosphere. We've tried a..."

Jessie Mills

"I like coming to this Japanese restaurant for lunch or dinner. Their food quality is very nice and fresh. Some of their sushi dishes are quite..."

Queena

"Very nice. Great portion sizes and lots of different dishes you can try. Fast service too. I have had sushi here which was delicious, and also a..."

Alan Watson

"Wabi Sabi is a great little spot in the central city. Recommended to us by a friend to try for dinner while staying in Palmerston North we headed..."

Lozalock

"Been there a couple of times. The meals were pretty nice and I absolutely love their iced green tea! I would definitely dine in again next..."

Lin Sue

"Incredibly reasonable prices, 10/10 presentation, fantastic menu, incredible service. Top 2 places in Palmerston North. I can trust to always receive..."

Kelsey Josephine

"Given that real sushi can't be found in Palmy, this is as good as it gets. I am surprised that you will find chicken in maki rolls here. That is not..."

Tracy

"The food and drinks were amazing, lovedThe iced teas. Thanks Miho forThe pleasant and fast service. Loved theLay out of the resteraunt..."

Phillipa Hay

"This is a definite highlight must-go-to eat out on Broadway. If I were to recommend a place to anyone visiting Palmy, this is THE place to go to...."

Phatnesian

"We love this place! fast, tasty, clean and good value for money!!!!We are regulars here and always guaranteed to buy the sushi as well as..."

Krysta Dune

"Wow food was both authentic and delicious. Went there on Good Friday, no surcharge. Meal was cheap for Japanese and came out really..."

David F

"Fantastic food, great variety, lovely service...what more can a customer ask for. There's more - reasonable price!!! Love this place, my..."

LPT

"Went to this restaurant with two others. The environment was tidy and modern, and a polite young man at the counter was very helpful and patient with..."

Sophie Swan

"I really can't fault the food or the service ... both are equally fantastic and the restaurant itself is so welcoming that it's become a weekly..."

Rahera Lawton-Wharehinga

"Very yum! Like someone else has written, Wabi Sabi is not the most impressive Japanese restaurant in town, but it is still top notch. It is..."

Danielle Calder

"I've been twice in the past few weeks. I was really surprised the first time to get such good service and tasty food at a place that looked simple..."

Audrey Washburn

"We've been here a few times and tried different items on the menu. We've always been very happy with the quality and quantity of food, and the price..."

F

"Great food, reasonably priced and a favourite with the..."

Yvo Roe

"The food here is delicious and tasty, the service is always polite. Come here a bit as the food is reasonably..."

Siobhan

"great food, great value, great atmosphere. very quick service..."

Stephen Watson

"I go about once a week for lunch and it's pretty good, not as amazing as Yatai or Hana Mizu Ki but its still pretty good and way way..."

Jason

"Hi again, I visited Wabi sabi again this time I got tofu steak yum. My friends had yummy bento set and californinan roll all was yum . So I..."

Lovee Agarwal

"Very yum, super friendly fast service, fresh sashimi and the dragon roll is..."

Selena A

"OVERALL: 10 / 10. VALUE: fair portions, average price range. SERVICE: friendly and prompt. FOOD: excellent, good flavour, fresh ingredients,..."

Ardian Helado

"The experience and the food were brilliant, and my girlfriend and I ordered an entree each and the same main each, the Japanese beer was superb and..."

Benjamin Mador

"We came in today with our two babies for lunch. Staff were very helpful. Very fresh sushi we ordered scallops, salmon and shrimp tempuras. Kids loved..."

Laura Anne

"This is a really nice Japanese restaurant. The food was great that I ate some before taking the picture 😋 Their service was lovely as well. Went..."

Mickey

"We booked here to eat after our late flight got in. It ended up running late, but staff were so understanding and served us anyway, even though they..."

Kelly Widdowson

"Very tasty, very fresh. Big menu. Very friendly staff. Highly..."

Bianca Ravelich

"Superbly presented, and great tasting. Add to that friendly service with a smile, what more could you ask for? We've been a few times, and we'll..."

Ferry Hendrikx

"The ramen was good but we didn't like the gyoza and they have no meat option, just the vegetarian one. Overall the food was great..."

Johanne Alle Valiente

"Having dined at Wabi Sabi many times, I can say that the service is efficient and the food is delicious, authentic and always fresh. I had dinner..."

Juliana Stephens

"Really nice quality, authentic Japanese restaurant. The okonomiyaki and unagi maki sushi are a must to try. Staff are friendly and attentive and the..."

Alice Herlihy

"Amazing food and atmosphere, value for money and EXCEPTIONAL..."

Gayb N

"Wonderful food, ramen was great, gyoza too, nice presentation, friendly service. We wanted to get dinner on the way to Wellington and were very happy..."

Maria Podskrebko

"The food was amazing 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 especially the salmon . Staff were very welcoming and friendly . A very cozy place to sit and..."

Gabriel Stephens

"Friendly service and a tasty affordable menu. Enjoyed my dinner, but dessert was a let down. I ordered the green tea ice cream with the red bean but..."

V Lam

"Very nice fresh Japanese food. Loved the drinks too, including matcha milk tea and a various flavours of blooming tea served in wine..."

Vijay Prema

"Our favourite restaurant, love the staff! Great food, great presentation, super friendly service, they know our order as soon as we walk in the..."

Grace Colville

"1st time there. My granddaughter wanted to go as it looked nice. Service excellent. Happy to return...."

graeme galley

"We had a delicious meal here served by friendly helpful staff. The place has a lovely calm vibe. The meals are plentiful and reasonable priced. We..."

Lynn Cawood

Indian Indulgence

84/100 (1548 ratings)

Nepalese Chicken Chowmein

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"Local palmy thot enjoying her indulge “not behd” she says “better than anything in Auckland” she said...."

Jade Keeley

"It was awesome. Would recommend it, if you love food. The presentation was pretty good and the food was even better. Nice and warming..."

Gagan Sahota

"Upon entering the establishment you are welcomed and seated by staff. Menus and water are given. When asked to be given another 5 minutes before..."

Coco

"Loved the Restaurant! As a Miss Universe NZ finalist, I require to host a charity event. This was the only restaurant out of many restaurants I..."

Tuljai Parkar

"Really good food and service and delivers which puts it in a league of its own! Been here lots now and I have something lovely every time...."

Charlie Watson

"Delicious meals, great service and great prices. Home delivery just makes it even better! Every experience with them has been great and I am a repeat..."

Stefan Andres Charsley

"Great food. Would recommend the better chicken as an alternative to the butter chicken. If dining with a few people it's a great idea to order a..."

Aakash Sarin

"I love this restaurant! I've been a regular customer since they opened. The food has always been top-notch, the menu varied and interesting with..."

Ben Hopkins

"Excellent service and fabulous visit with family and friends... will plan for upcoming events to enjoy the pure indian authentic taste ...awesome..."

Ricky Dhindsa

"Excellent food with ex cellent service.situated in middle of the city is really easy to go and take yummy taste .I like to come here again and again..."

Nisha Ghimire

"An awesome place to eat either dine in or take away, Have been twice on birthdays in last two months and been given small extra treats. Their rice is..."

Geoff Nilsen

"We've been to Indian Indulgence around a dozen times now and we absolutely love it! The staff are very friendly and keen to share their..."

Ben Hopkins

"Best Indian food in Palmerstn North. Paneer tikka n naan are the best. Service is awesome. Friendly staff n good atmosphere. I enjoyed my dinner last..."

Abhishek Ummat

"My favourite place whether dining or takeaways. Visited Indian Indulgence Restaurant on 19th July, 2013 with my partner. Had kadhayi chicken and..."

Amardeep Singh

"This place has to be one of the best customer services I have had. When we arrived we were greeted by a very nice man. We ordered and he altered our..."

Mai3two Nz

"Best food and service in Palmy must try restaurant, try thier Chicken..."

Khem Chandra Aryal

"Exceptional service. Delicious food! The Better Chicken and Butter Chicken are amazing! Definitely our new go to for Indian..."

Donna Murray

"Indian Indulgence is the best Indo-Nepalese restaurant so far in the heart of Palmy. Authentic Nepalese momo and chowmin was beyond awesome and won..."

Aryan Twanju

"My dad and I regularly get takeaways from here. We've gotten to know the owner overtime and he is really nice. Really delicious Indian food, when you..."

Lesley Damon

"Nice flavour and good price. Asked for Indian hot but feel like I got mild. Got lots of tofu instead of cottage cheese. I would still go back..."

Shania Bell

"Nice curry house in Palmerston North. Owner is very friendly and welcoming food was good Chicken Rara was a good choice but plenty of others..."

Simon Metcalf

"One of the best Indian Restaurants in the town. This is our preferred place to go out and enjoy our meal. Authentic food with reasonable price...."

sandeep aneja

"Out celebrating with family - Indian food being the favorite. So pleased we chose to come here. Greatest Butter Chicken. This is now my go to place..."

Claudine Cooper

"Curry was super good! Great range at fair prices and friendly service..."

Lee Ralph

"A Palmy institution. Lovely Indian restaurant with amazing food and beautiful paintings on the walls. The Lamb Rajasthani is exceptional. The $14..."

James Crowe

"We stopped here for lunch, as we were just passing through Palmy. Curries were very good. I had the Palak Paneer and my husband had the Dahl Tadaka. ..."

Cait Morin

"We dined there 3 times in 2 days which says a lot. Food was great as per NZ Indian food standards. We loved all the dishes that we ate and there is..."

Krishanu Chatterjee

"Good value for money. $12 lunch was good. The "better Chicken" was a bit too sweet. Just make sure to clear the dirty plates from the tables. My..."

Alma VR

"Third time here and yet again it was amazing!! Beautiful food, great service consistently. Highly recommend. We will definitely be..."

Rick Bishop

"We tried lunch and dinner on two different days and both times it was an awesome experience in terms of the quality of food and service. Chiily..."

Smiti Chatterjee

"Fantastic meal, really enjoyed the tandoori pieces and garlic and cheese..."

Andrew Earnshaw

"We normally go to this restro if we want to have a good and yummy food in the town, The taste of the curries is soo good, full of flavours. Good..."

Tajinder Singh

"Come here way to often , food is always good. They marinate the chicken as you should for a good curry. The spice levels are a tiny bit hotter than..."

kyran taylor

Cafe Express

83/100 (1555 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We always come here when we are in town. All the workers were super friendly, food tasted amazing and arrived super quick. Good coffee..."

Sarah Lindus

"Great service, clean and tidy. Has bathroom facilities. Good prices. Good food. Can take..."

Trey Mitchell

"Very impressed with the Camp Fire Smash breakfast and loved the dairy free smoothie. Definitely worth the long wait in line. Can feel crowded inside,..."

Vick

"Had a great ‘build your own breakfast’ good price and good food. A but of a wait on a busy day but that was bearable. Well looked after old..."

Shayne W

"Five ⭐️ service, right from the moment I walked in the door- I was greeted with a warm and welcoming smile as well as a verbal welcome. As I was..."

Leanne Johnstone

"Just ate here and wow!!✨ 10/10 friendly service. Even with it being busy, the team were in control, moving fast all the while still smiling and..."

Andrew Cornish

"We loved this place. Service was great and so was the food and the coffee. Fairly priced..."

Robertino Galea

"Outstanding service for such a busy place. Super fast service of the food. So many options we have to go back and try more of what looks like a yummy..."

Joe & Vanessa Mulholland

"An old haunt and favourite that I had not visited for many years. Was not disappointed. Great staff and service. Wide ranging menu. Amazing..."

Gordon Shaw

"Love going to this Cafe, always has the best food & awesome customer service. Just a great little place to have a hot chocolate or brunch with..."

Amanda Bright

"Cafe Cuba has been an institution in palmy since as long as I can remember. Great food. Great service. Good atmosphere, can get a bit loud, but it's..."

Neil V

"Went for a coffee with my dog, I went to sit him down outside and they opened the door and said bring him in - wow thats a first. The coffee and cake..."

Les Rolton

"Love how it is so close to work. So easy to call in and take away or dine in for a fantastic lunch. Service is always great and the food is..."

Erin Johnson

"We had a pram and a newborn, the staff member seen us and reserved a table that could fit our family and gave us menus. Great service and very..."

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