TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Absolutely great experience! I have been fortunate enough to discover this hidden gem of Takapuna. This was my second time at the restaurant with..."

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"A cheery atmosphere with South American music. Great steaks with steamed potatoes and salad. Always busy so book if you require a table. Otherwise..."

Don Campbell

"Love the place. Delicious food. Good service and food arrived quickly. Gotta book if you want a table (even on a Wednesday..."

Audrey Smodrey

"If you want steak everyday,this is the place to be. Their steak & sides are superb. Also, their staff are very accomodating as well. You can’t go..."

Nkz

"Nice atmosphere and good food. Would..."

Mangi Kim

"If you are looking for Colombia's cuisine you'll find it here. Finger lickin good and very warm..."

Carlos Martinez

"One of me and my partners favs. I generally always order the vegetarian dish with plantain chips because its so damn..."

Caroline Barrett

"Delightful service and tasty..."

Al La Carte

"Had the pleasure of dining here with my companion last night. Was pretty packed when we walked in. We were seated outside which was fine as it's been..."

Nia T

"I would give this place 6 stars if possible. Just amazing.Service 10/10Food 10/10Ambience..."

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"Great colombian food. Simple and meaty. The Costilla beef ribs where tender and just fell apart. Empanadas were fantastic as well with a nice spicy..."

Scott Lawson

"Good steak good service. Love this..."

Nae

"Have been here a few times already. The best steak I’ve ever tasted. They pack so much flavour in with the marinade and sauces. I ordered the..."

Tania Dawson

"Really enjoyed the vibes, food, and service. As you walk in, staff are all smiles. The open kitchen brings mouthwatering sights of juicy..."

Doris Ma

"Absolutely loved the food and ambience! Would definitely go again and staff were friendly..."

Renie

"The most amazing beef ribs we have ever had! Always delicious and never disappoints. The cheese arepa and other sides are tasty too. Great for dining..."

Sarah Knight

"Food was great, drinks too, would recommend the chicken or beef skewers, arepa, sangria. Service is a little slow but they were really busy...."

Tash Wild

"My favorite South American restaurant in Auckland. Nice dining areas. Beautiful waiters is a..."

Mufasakiller

"We went with a friend for a good steak... and we found it! Great experience, a bit packed and we ended up at the bar (not very pleasant chairs) but..."

Boty

"One of my fav bbq in Auckland! The empanadas, the ribs and the sauces are amazing, super friendly staff. Considering the influx they could make some..."

Diana Garcia

"Yessssss!!! Definitely going again & againRibs were the best EVER, chicken skewers were delicious & the steak was perfect! First time having..."

Julz

"Had a great time here. Good location, very nice food and reasonable priced. Love their beef ribs. Tasted so good. The portion is huge for $39. Entree..."

Becky Kuang

"Decided to take my girlfriend for her birthday and had the most wonderful experience! I was nervous about the restaurant ambience at first (as there..."

Adrian Dela Cruz

"My partner & I always love coming here for dinner. The food is cooked perfectly everytime and full of flavour. The staff are very welcoming and..."

Alicia Maree Andrews

"Favourite food place ever. Recommend T bone steak and beef knuckle this time but actually everything is fabulous. Always need to wait during..."

Rachel Wang

"Just..YUM. really yum. Can't say anything more but to recommend choosing two big dishes if you want to leave being really full. Was a little..."

Asianfoodie

"We really liked the place as the food was quiet different. Especially the meat juicy and yummy marinated. Could be a bit cheaper in my opinion..."

Evilmaikel

"Well thjs one just made our day!!!What an amazing barbecue experience. From the service to.the food, everything was top shelf.Definitely..."

João Plácido

"Was told that the gold membership can only be used when you buy 2 drinks and get 2 free ones. But when Zomato explains the 2+2 drinks, it is getting..."

Teri Sheng Li

"Went to El Humero for Friday lunch at work. Our co-worker is Columbian and we were very keen to try some of his country's cuisine. We bought the El..."

Leslie Tan

"Every single time is A M A Z I N G !! I always recommend this place to people who are looking for extraordinary food and service! The beef ribs is a..."

Danyelle Borges Esteves

"This place was just too perfect. I was waiting for my steak, but then my waiter GoGo tbagged on my steak. It was an honor to see my food tbagged then..."

Yum Life

"Tucked away down a beautifully lit hidden lane in Takapuna, this place is hidden no more. You need to book in advance as space is limited and its..."

Sheldon

"Amazing meat! But be careful what you order, one steak cut, rump I think was tough and chewy but my slow cooked brisket was sensational! Stick to the..."

Shez

"We went for dinner. Everything was perfect! I had Picanha and it was very tender/juice. I want to say thanks for the girls. They are very..."

Bety Silva

"Walk pass this shop so often, glad we finally here. Purposely book the seats right in front of the gill.Very busy restaurant. FOOD is nice and..."

CocoOnFire

"Delicious food! We tried many assorted items from the menu and everything was good. We also recommend the natural fruit juices. The only note is that..."

Wapatino

"Best place to eat charcoal BBQ hands down. Staff is amazing, place is small but very cozy. The meat is cooked to perfection (please TRY THE RIBS!!),..."

Pablo

"If you are a meat lover - this place is great. You get a chosen side and sauce to accompany your chosen meat dish. The meat that comes out is a large..."

Mary Hodgson

"Meats cooked on stone grills always taste good, but this place goes further. Their service was impeccable, with a Columbian authenticity, and the..."

Jay

"We ordered the "el humero experience" (a mixed platter), and an experience it was! What beautifully chargrilled meat, tasty starters and sides! Our..."

Mmmfood

"Been here a few times now and it’s great South American Columbian styles food. Meat is cooked over charcoal, so it’s delicious!Try the Punta..."

Brizzle

"A favourite. There’s something special about meat cooked over charcoal, and by an expert. Juicy, tender and flavoursome steaks. And great place for..."

Rogue Spoon

"Everything I had was delicious!! The sausages were amazing. We had a platter style and tried a bit of everything. Definitely was not..."

Tan.ned

"Great friendly service and food.Dinner party for 11 of us on Saturday evening,with no one leaving disappointed.Truly tender Costillas, meat..."

Morné Van Tonder

"I used live in Colombia and thank god!Found this place 10minutes away from my home.I was so missed arepa empanada aji .. etc..The food..."

Foodie

"Changing my review one year later! We decided to come back here with our good friends and ordered the large sharing experience platter and it was..."

Panini T

"Closes late and has a great selection, not too mention the lovely and accomodating staff! We got there late and they still let us in! Such a good..."

MizC

"This place is really cool. The coolest thing I found was probably fried bananas! The sauces are really good too. Very nice and ambient place. Would..."

Dinozabrik

"I come here at least once a month because I love it so much! The service is great and it’s amazing to see the chefs talking to the customers while..."

Louise

"Partner has been wanting to visit this spot for a while so figured why not visit for dinner! Lovely staff and super cosy spot, lots of heaters on..."

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"Excellent Staff . Very personalised ,friendly and professional service . Best thing about this place is that you can interact with chefs . Kind of..."

Ishan Subodh Shanbhag

"Favorite restaurant! Never had a bad meal and the food is always fresh and delicious. Service and staff are great. Worth the wait when they are full...."

Deanna Gallagher

"One of the best meat restaurants in Auckland. The owner is super friendly, nice seating, good service. The food tastes great, big portions and very..."

Piggy Cupcake

"Went here for our anniversary. Wowsers! What a fresh take on Latin American food! Delicious food done over charcoal. Flavour was amazing and so many..."

Vanisha Patel

"I love this place and have been here several times. Dishes here are really excellent. People here are friendly and the atmosphere here is brilliant..."

Fredrickchen901

"Went twice, both times for the same meal: Pechuga Asada, the chicken. It was just so good I didn't feel like experimenting! The chicken melts in your..."

Tihana Smiljanić

"Best Latin American restaurant in town! Arepas are very good, bbq meats are soft and juicy, I love the beef ribs the most! Nice people, nice food,..."

Attila The Hun

"Great Restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. The service was excellent and rhe Rib Eye succulent and very tasty. Highly recommend...."

Gerard @ Bushman's Grill

"No better place on The Shore to get your meat fix. No rooms for vegans here: this is serious meat territory! Longaniza (cured sausage) with arepa was..."

Paul O

"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Best Meaty Restaurant in TakapunaBeen here three times..."

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"Tried this colombian restaurant in takapuna and i had no regrets! We came in a big group and they were able to cater us even with short notice (we..."

Diana Anne Valeza

"Great food and good service. Do ensure is having to wait for someone to leave to free up space for 4 diners. It was freezing cold outside and a..."

Gillian C

"Love this place so much. If only they have another restaurant in East Auckland. Been here many times and the Flavour always surprises me. Love this..."

FoodieAsh

"I had a great dinner last night... food was tasty overallI order morcilla was moisture inside at the point that it falls apart by itself, for..."

Sofy

"My friends and I had a perfect dinner tonight and enjoyed the full Columbia BBQ! We ordered the share meal includes all kinds of bbq. Each item is..."

I'm A Foodie

"Great food and great location, it was great to talk with the chefs themselves about the food and where it came from, we'll definitely be coming back..."

Michael Coup

"Such grill, much food. Happy atmosphere, empty plates, would recommend. Try the pork belly, ribs and beef. Also a great assortment of sauces and..."

Fatcat

"Amazing food and vibe! We have been here a few times and it never disappoints. From the steak to the short ribs, absolutely amazing and full of..."

Simone

"Been here a few times& never disappointed. They are always busy, so best if you book first. Great bustling atmosphere & service with tasty food ,..."

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"I love their cassava chips! Steak cooked to perfection. Especially love their beef knuckle! You get reasonable amount of food for the price,..."

Bambi

"Great food, excellent portion sizes for price. Head chef is very friendly and food is top quality. I can understand why there is a big queue on..."

Foodie123

"Great Colombian ambience, understanding and friendly staff. We didn't have a booking but they let us sit by the bar to eat from there. We got their..."

888bing888

"Gorgeous, glorious meat. The 900g beast of a cut was succulent, smoky, tender, and so tasty! The spuds were so soft on the inside and crispy on the..."

Kelly

"El Humero is the best South American food I have in New Zealand ever it was my first time but it will be not my last for sure amazing food,beautiful..."

Clara Huaman

"Went to El Humero with friends several times. Foods are really delicious and we enjoy watching the staffs to prepare our foods. Friendly staffs and..."

F00dL0v3r

"Went here with couple of friends and the food and the smell of the meat cooking was super pleasant. Having an open kitchen to see the chefs cook and..."

Aaah400

"Every time I come here it's always a great experience. They staff are prompt, polite and friendly, the food is always extremely delicious and fast!..."

Enilorac Rellim

"Come back for several times, just so good and friendly price. Highly recommendthe avocado and chilly sauce. If there are more snack choices will be..."

Manshu LI

"As a Colombian I must say that food in this place is authentic and reminds me of home. Staff is really kind and always willing to provide the best..."

Angelmolgo

"I loved it here, watching my food being cooked was different. I did need to wash my hair after though. The serving sizes were just the right amount..."

Jammie-Lea Wilson

"Amazing atmosphere! Warm and welcoming staff. Gorgeous food. The ribs are super delicious all the meat was perfect. It is very well price. Beautiful..."

Oones Connor

"This place is so delicious. It is on the pricey so perfect for a date night or special occasion. But definatly reccommend, beautiful smoked meat...."

Cat

"So far, it's the only place that serves plantenes in the the menu. Unfortunately, they had none when we went due to delay in shipment. we..."

Yuko Saito

"My girlfriend and I got here and we were greeted by a friendly staff member. I ordered the short ribs and my girlfriend ordered the steak. The meats..."

Yrjo Luigi Partosa Galvez

"First time ever goint to this place, I've always walked passed it and always noticed that's busy... so one day we decided to try it and bam... we..."

Saif Nouri

"At the heart of Takapuna, El Humero serves up some really delicious meat dishes. Their food is so delicious that I went back twice in one week. On my..."

JKG

"The most amazing food! Oh my word, if you like rustic bbq style food this is the place to go. We went as a couple for my birthday and felt so..."

Jonéll Mongie

"First time to El Humero and we will be back for more fab food, great service and atmosphere...I had the little of most plate and it was Devine..."

Justene Spawforth

"What a fantastic place! I ordered the beef ribs, and they were amazing. The meat was tenderly cooked and fell easily off the bone. Recommended to..."

Austin Ibarra

"Need to book the table or you can't get the seat. Nice steak, it's fresh grilled, incredibly cheap in town and very good customer service! Really..."

Hong C. Tang

"If you love meat, then this is the place to go~~ We had a big plate to share between 2, and still wanted more so had a small plate. Very filling. ..."

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Michelle

"El Humero is the place to go when you want succulent, butter soft ribs ! Its the best ribs I have ever eaten in my life so meaty and full of flavour...."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Appreciate the uniqueness of this place- the service is basic, and the food is good- a bit underseasoned, but thats easily sorted. Good place to try..."

Eli A

"Well executed dishes, great ambiance and tentative serveice, albeit half premise seems decored like a construction site with skyfolders above and..."

Vivienne_Moo

"Have been here 3 times and can't fault this place! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the food is both delicious and very filling. You're pretty..."

Yui Chen

"OMG the best tasting and tender meat(Sirlion) i have ever eaten and cooked to my perfection. The wedges were made from a root vegetable which tasted..."

MariaPia

"I've been here a couple times now and I just can't get enough of this place! How it works is you pick a cut of meat, a side and a sauce. The meat is..."

Bec

"Had the Meat platter for lunch and it was stunning. The beef is beyond imagination - smokey, succulent, tender - and is star of the platter. The..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Food is always great. My partner is from South America so this is like home for them. The service on the other hand could do with a spruce up. I..."

Matt Yeahh

"Absolutely great experience! I have been fortunate enough to discover this hidden gem of Takapuna. This was my second time at the..."

Radhika

"A very cute restaurant with great Colombian cuisine!! The ambience is cosy and exotic at the same time - works best for smaller groups in my opinion...."

Titeuf

"Our favourite place if we want South American Dish, loved the Ribs and the Empanada is to die for! Highly recommend and the place is homy, great food..."

Carlo C.

"Came here last night for the second time and left with an Argentinian food baby. The food is in-f*#king-credible. The first time we came my partner..."

Briana

"Really funky Columbian restaurant with an inviting interior and super friendly staff. Not a massive menu, but enough choice to tailor your meal...."

Raspberry Beret

"The place was quaint with the usage of woodfire stove and grill. The ambiance was relaxing. Me and my friends have all ordered their sirloin steak..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"Ambience is fair. Staff are friendly. Though the front staff (doing the cooking) only greets the people they knew on their language. However, still a..."

Liksya

"We have been twice now and loved the food. The food is fresh and the meat falls of the bone. Finger licking good! The athmosphere is casual and..."

Brunchalicious

"This was everything I expected from a Colombian restaurant, the meat was juicy and I simply have not tasted something this good for a..."

Paul Ianovski

"Excellent place. I went late on a Sunday night just after 8, and it was still very busy and had a positive and exciting vibe. The..."

Karen

"Let me first say, the menu personally is quite limited, therefore you'll need the really good service of the waiters to guide you through what the..."

Jazmin Lee

"Really nice food and great service. I had the grilled chicken and baby potatoes with salad. Nice mixture of flavours and the chargrilled chicken..."

Corina Elama

"This bustling restaurant is a meatopia, do not take a vegetarian or a pescatarian!Having said that if you like succulent slow cooked tasty..."

Deb Ross

"Been here twice and I was impressed both times. If you are looking for a meaty dinner that's been char grilled then this is the place for..."

Kenji

"Love the charcoal cook food smell. This place was still packed at 8ish so make sure do booking. Being a charcoal chef myself, I can't fault this..."

Alex L

"I was absolutely blown away by this place. My friend and I came to Fortieth and Hurstmere for the first time and chose El Humero as my friend is a..."

Anna Hinehou

"This is one of my go to places in Takapuna. Very good value for money. $25 for 400g of beef short ribs which includes a salad and a side as well...."

Zach Je Yon Lum

"It was my first time visiting fortieth & hurstmere it is such a cute spot. Nestled in the middle is El Humero. We went for dinner last night and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Best place ever! if you love meat, this is a go to! And ask if you can sit by the kitchen bar. Watching the chef cook is quite mesmerising. 5/5..."

Nicole Rosalie Alazas

"Best Colombian food I've had so far in New Zealand. Full of authentic South American flavours, all meat and side dishes were cooked very well and..."

Jihye Kang

"Talia Dickinson Wow.. best lunch I've had in 2016Demolished their mixed grill... great flavours and vibeCheersSALUT Will be..."

William Whelan

"First time trying Colombian food. Love the open plan kitchen and the overall ambience. Staff are very enthusiastic and friendly. The guava juice is a..."

Priscilla Khang

"It's the first time I've been here and well there wasnt disappointing at all. It was wonderful, the food was on very well done and the service from..."

Abc

"This place is very similar to the one at Ponsonby, but unfortunately for me this place was pretty average. We ordered steak, chicken and empanadas...."

Nathalie

"Amazing! Came here with my friend for a catch. I booked a table online, I am glad I did! We had an entree and a main and drink for $36 each I..."

Aroha Kay

"I was waiting for someone when i decided to eat but not so heavy. Ive tried El humero's entree chicharon with arepa. I was not expecting for too much..."

Lovelea Ho Suarez

"Hola a todos!Este es un restaurante fantastico!From the nation which produced Football Icon James Rodriguez, world renowned..."

Medium_Rare

"We both ordered the Chicarron with Arepa, and my partner added Yuca also (a Root vegetable). Arepa is not particularly flavoursome but then it..."

Glenn P

"Great meal, good price and friendly staff. ..."

Neil Davis

"Love these yummy meat and beautiful wine selections, great service and nice atmosphere, definitely recommend this place for a causal night out with..."

Cecilia Wu

"Amazing amazing! Went in for the first time to celebrate my fourth year anniversary with my boyfriend, we went in for an early dinner on a Saturday..."

JME

"Colombian food at its finest. The meat is superbly cooked and falls from the bone. The wood fire ovens are a delight with the manuka wood flavoring..."

Greg Brown

"Unfamiliar with Colombian BBQ restaurants, where better to make our first foray than New Zealand’s first? Using wood fired and charcoal grills, the..."

Hungry Auckland

"We been there for dinner it was really nice experience. Good service by staff and really yummy food i like charcoal BBQ food. Best Colombian food in..."

Rahul Parmar

"Unfamiliar with Colombian BBQ restaurants, where better to make our first foray than New Zealand’s first? Using wood fired and charcoal grills, the..."

Hungry Auckland

"Went out for dinner last night sans child so thought we would try something new. Glad we did - great find. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff..."

Paul Riding

"You can smell the BBQ walking towards the restaurant and you actually see it as you come in with the grill by the entrance. It was quite busy and was..."

Benedict Uy

"Great casual authentic dinning & very tasty FOOD!! .This is a small restaurant but cozy. Options to sit at the bar & watch the chefs cook over..."

Isaac Valach

"We had an awesome experience on Wednesday, we arrived about 30 minute before our booked time and they were kindly able to get us.The service..."

Carl Sinclair

"Wont say I know anything about South American food, but I liked what I got. We tried the El Humero pork and it was divine! The pork is apparently..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"This would have to be one of our favourite places to eat!! It is with much restraint that we don't come every week!! The BBQ flavours, the perfectly..."

Tascha

"Can't say I have ever had Columbian food before, suspected it might be similar to Argentinean. It was similar however definitely..."

Kiwi888

"A gorgeous little restaurant nestled away in a side alley off the main drag. Pretty much everything comes off the barbecue or the grill situated..."

DrH

"Make sure to book if you want to go here, its very popular and deservedly. The food is excellent, tasty grilled meats served with sides of various..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great food and very friendly staff. We enjoyed the "Pechuga Asada", "Costillas" and the "Chuleta Valluna". Meal portions were very generous. A great..."

Rory Wilkinson

"We made a booking via Zomato 2 days ahead and it worked perfectly. We sat at the bar facing the chef and the barbeque, which we actually enjoyed a..."

Madalina Nita

"discovering my local takeway was closed on monday and my partner was getting take away in the complex i asked the el humero staff if they did take..."

Peter Skipper

"Good food, well cooked and great mix of flavour. The quality of the meat is good (not excellent) but fair considering the price.Best part..."

Foodie

"A great spot for BBQ that is cooked right in front of you, just like in El Sizzling Chorizo. Place is small and cozy inside, food was amazing both..."

Mike

"First time going to Fortieth and Hustmere in Taka and wow what a place! There's so many nice eating establishment's this one nicely bricked walkway..."

Kat. Jordan

"Very surprised to discover this place by chance and to know that Colombians make the barbecue just like Argentinians and Uruguayans.I'd say..."

Diogo Reck

"Went here for my dad's birthday dinner! I loved everything about this place and sets up a pretty good vibe! Food prices are pretty descent according..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"We came here for dinner tonight and had such a great time! The food is absolutely delicious, I got the pork schnitzel and my partner got the mixed..."

Alice Bushell

"El Humero is an amazing place to visit if you love meat. Ordered a main (short ribs), which came with Arepa with cheese as well as a side of salad...."

Ben Ch

"Have been here twice now. Both times were awesome. Staff super friendly, food delicious, decor cheerful and meal presentation was great. Highly..."

Louise

"Awesome location, friendly staff, yummy food. Ordered an array of entrees for myself and they were plated beautifully with delicious fresh dips and..."

Bbear

"I love this place. From the beginning they make you feel welcome and greet you with a warm latin smile! Their food is very tasty and inexpensive for..."

Good Advisor

"Exceptional value for money and such amazing service, food and atmosphere! Will definitely be back to explore the menu further. Staff (including the..."

Cool Cat

"If you're a big meat eater El Humero is the place for you. The meat is incredibly tender and falls off the bone and the portions are big so don't eat..."

Eden Wood

"Love love LOVE everything about El Humero! The staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is cozy. We have been there about 4..."

Tiana Meintjes

"went for lunch with five others, was seated in front of the grill which i highly recommend. we all got the lunch special, food was excellent.the..."

Alice Rump

"This place is awesome! Warm and cost little place in fortieth & hurstmere where there are pretty lights and everywhere and courteous staff guiding..."

Annie Ren

"Happy Birthday El Humero. 1 year old today. The food is delicious and rustic. Made with love by the wonderful people who are dedicated to this..."

Zoe Maclean

"As a Colombian I am very pleased to say that the food here is a wonderful representation of the Colombian cuisine. I've been here several times with..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Wow! This place is amazing. Very casual inside, the staff are really friendly and the food is great... the best in Takapuna for sure, especially if..."

Stu

"Oh my goodness the pork main was heavenly, this place is a total find. We went early as it filled up fast, totally recommend great place and made..."

Sarah Parsons

"Excellent place! The food was amazing and the portions were enormous, will definitely come back as soon as possible to try the famous..."

Lena Obushenkova

"Went there on a weekend for lunch. Had a hankering for some slow barbequed meat. So ordered the barbacoa pork, meat skewers and a side of cassava..."

Kishore Mitra

"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say reservations are a necessity if you want to get a table.We were lucky being a Sunday night early..."

Mary Underwood

"My partner and I dined here on a Tuesday night before a comedy show. We ordered empanadas to start, chuleta valluna (pork schnitzel) with arepa (flat..."

Emma W

"A hidden little gem in takapuna. The food is amazing, the staff happy and always helpful and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. A..."

Victoria

"Dined here tonight with my partner, we thought being a Tuesday it might be quiet but we booked just in case. Lucky we did as the place was packed, I..."

Sarah S

"Now this is my type of dining. It's affordable delicious food grilled to perfection. My experience at El Humero was amazing! My partner and..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"It depends on who the chef is on the day. I had a mixed good and bad experience here. The beef ribs are my favorites. On one occasion, they..."

Lmrliu74

"One word - Empanadas! I love this place and will drive 30 mins to Takapuna just for their Empanadas...One of Auckland's new gem's. Grilled meats are..."

Maggie Law

"The restaurant was recommended by friends and we were not disappointed. Three of us ordered the ribs however they only had one left. I was lucky..."

Bymint

"The food and atmosphere is always awesome here. Food is cooked to perfection and my family had such a good time and everyones tummy were happily..."

Hannah

"Will definitely come back to this place! It was my first time coming to this place. Great atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff :D Received..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"Food was lovely, my friends had the meat platters and were impressed and i had the plantain and avocado which was divide. the restaurant was very..."

Helen Gyde

"El Humero is a fantastic place to try authentic Columbian food - complete with an open fire grill and run by a welcoming family whose love of food is..."

Cecilia Paredes

"The food here is great, buzzing atmosphere, very busy and for obvious reasons.We did have to wait quite a while for our mains but the taste..."

R & A

"5 star Friendly staff. The food was as expected and very nice but what lets this place down is the time from ordering to arrival of the food. I have..."

Mabel

"Before visiting El Humero, I had already read some of the reviews so I knew what I could expect. We were greeted by a friendly staff member and we..."

Janice Zumba

"Went there a couple of nights ago based on the reviews and we weren't disappointed. Managed to get a table quite easily. I had the Picada El Humero..."

Moggie

"It's my second visit after this place first opened. The restaurant is humming, packed with happy customers. We had Colombian style Chorizo with..."

Zafer Isiklar

"Be prepared for a long wait for a table so book a table! But the food is worth it... Have been twice now and the meat has been juicy and melt in your..."

Jaffa

"Delicious slow cooked pork shoulder served on a wooden board, with your choice of sauce and side as well as salad. My friend recommended the Tamarind..."

Marina

"A very buzzy place with delicious aromas of food! The staff are friendly and helpful. Their side salad which comes with the mains is delicious😍..."

Athena

"This place is very different but in a good way. I really enjoyed the chorizo sooo yum. The vibe is relaxed and the food is cooked to perfection. The..."

Hannah Short

"Visited this place on a quite Monday night as we stumbled around trying to find somewhere new to eat. The vibe of this place instantly pulled us in..."

Lucy Storrie

"Had Chuleta Valluna with cheesy arepa and guacamole; plus a side of empanadas. It was a delicious meal. Definitely recommend this restaurant...."

Katherinne Jaimes

"Enjoyed every moment of this. The ambience was lively but cosy. Restaurant was busy. Staff and floor manager were attentive friendly and had a..."

Lemonslimesoranges

"Brilliant food, atmosphere and service. Slow cooked pork is a must. Will be back ASAP, really friendly staff and helpful -..."

Sean Ryan

"Good quality food at reasonable priceWe are regular customers as the food is very tasty and the atmosphere greatThe place looks different..."

Omar Henriquez

"This place is gr88888, my family and I went here and we didn't realise how busy it got! We got the last table as all the others were already booked..."

Coral Stroud

"Very welcoming restaurant , great food , friendly staff , highly recommended, will definitely go back , my husband and I had the mixed grill it comes..."

Fiona

"Really enjoyed the yummy empanadas and cassava wedges. I expected more from the steak, but still pretty good. Great location and vibe at a very..."

Petra

"It being a lovely sunny day in Auckland today we went for a long walk while our car was being washed and cleaned. We also took the opportunity of..."

Lochbuie

"Certainly, one of the best restaurants in Auckland. The food is absolutely amazing. It blows you away; and it is extremely well priced. The service..."

Gastoncito

"Really great place, good atmosphere, the attention is really good and the waiters are really nice. The food was delicious, the arepas whit cheese..."

Mariajosemvw

"Great place, got the all the flavours right. As a Colombian who really likes his food, I was not disappointed. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and..."

Luis Alejandro Cifuentes

"A great little addition to Takapuna.food was super yummy ,its casual ,perfect just to pop in . .Slow cooked pork our favourite.The..."

Sarah Jane

"Really enjoined this place. Staff were very eccentric which added to the charm. Food was above parr and would definatly come again. As soon as this..."

NZNICK

"This place is amazing! The food is delicious and staff are all so friendly and welcoming. My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night and managed..."

Kelly Stringer

"Lovely staff & atmosphere. Food was fresh and healthy, plus super tasty. Meat was tender and the sides were yummy. Guilt free, delicious and..."

Kat M

"The staff are very lovely and welcoming. We ordered the meat platter and each meat was cooked perfectly, nice and tender. The empanadas were nice and..."

Mara Andrea Martinez

"We had dinner here on Friday, having chatted to the staff previously when visiting another one of the eateries in Fortieth & Hurstmere. The staff..."

Helen Phillips

"The dog (Austin) and I were out for a walk in Takapuna and went past El Humero. We got talking to one of the staff and thought we would sit outside..."

Austin

"Beautiful food, well priced and amazingly friendly staff. Even a complementary Birthday cake for our Mum. Highly recommend.Keep up the..."

Brian Inglis

"Mi novio su amigo y yo fuimos a comer hoy en la noche y todo fue perfecto. La comida deliciosa, excelente atencion y muy buen ambiente. Senti por un..."

Tatiana Sanchez

"The food was delicious and freshly cooked in front of you. Staff was extremely friendly. Good value for money, would definitely go back..."

Candii Cao

"after struggling to find a healthier option that would be satisfying and fits in with junk free June we decided to try this place. Couldn't fault..."

Matt Miller

"If you want to try new food, El Humero is the perfect choice. Colombian style bbq, the only one in NZ. Great meat and very kind staff. 100%..."

Jose Berrio

"Went here for a small work dinner, and all of us enjoyed our meals. I had the T Bone, and it was lovely and tender. Most mains are BBQ meat, but..."

Darryl Scowen

"Super awesome dining experience, esp if you're sitting in front of the bar. The chefs obviously have top-notch grilling skills as our steaks (Tbone..."

Falencia Naoenz

"The beef short ribs were amazing, very tender and falling off the bone Tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection Empanada and chicharon were great..."

Eldon Pascual

"It was my third time here and I loved it just like the previous ones. The food was amazing, but it did have a longer wait than last time. I had the..."

Giu FCS

"Thankfully my favorite Colombian food is on the cheaper end of this menu because it’s very expensive. The chicharron and yuca frita were so good!..."

Jessica Ureste (Jess)

"That was really delicious and busy. you need to booking.mojito very authentic..."

黄艳

"It is a lovely restaurant owned by an amazing family. The food was delicious and the staff were all very friendly. Great atmosphere and location...."

Leitisha McMillan

"The food was amazing. Excellent presentation of meals and dishes. The Humero Experience is superb and strongly recommended if going in..."

Carlos Cavolo

"It is not very often that you come across a place that cooks a perfect steak the way these guys do. I will go back time and time again! Always order..."

Shaun O'Reilly

"This restaurant has been on my list for a while , I finally got to try it & I wasn't disappointed, the short beef ribs were melting in the mouth ,..."

Meeshah Alhafidh

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"Bloody Awesome pizza...Friendly service.....will definitely travel from west auckland to Takapuna just to get a taste of Brasil!! Muito..."

Noel Drodrolagi

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Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Satay chicken

"Came here finally to try, as I love Malaysian food. We ordered the Nasi Lemak Beef Rendang and the Wat Tan Hor. It was quite a busy place but the..."

Wilson Shum

"MAMAK MEE GORENG - the happiest pile of food I have had in a while. The classic "Mamak" mee goreng is soo yummy. I always grab mine medium. The tofu..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"This is one of the best restaurants to enjoy good Malaysian food. The staff is very friendly and food is amazing..."

Choclife

"As yummy as..."

Annie Deng

"Family dinner here was great. Softshell crab was tender, crispy and well seasoned. I ordered a lychee drink which was nice and refreshing. Everything..."

Emma

"I love how each dish is full of flavor and nutrients ! Usually it’s rare to find restaurants that do cuisine that balances fat-carbohydrate-protein..."

Jonathan Chau

"For Mamak and only Mamak, I would willingly go vegetarian. Their vegetarian dishes are well seasoned and balanced. Definitely recommend. Fool proof..."

Bella Qian

"Pretty solid Malaysian place with good flavours comparable to PappaRich, but with slower service. Tabletops were a bit..."

Ming

"I‘ve been here four times and the standard is always consistent. I haven’t been to Malaysia myself so I have no idea if it’s authentic but to..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"This is one of the resto that serves malaysian food! The beef rendang has a rich and strong flavour and the spicy squid is a must try as well! Good..."

Pam Gaddi

"The food was outstanding. The prices were great ! We had quite a range of different dishes for the 7 of us. Everything was so tasty and the service..."

Rachael Jarvis

"Even my friend told me it was not typical Malaysian food, I still love it. The mike tea, seafood laksa and curry with roti. Every time I walk pass, I..."

Tingzi21

"Came here for a quick lunch and had the Sarawak Laksa which was quite amazing. the soup was rich with coconut milk and herbs. Had the perfect amount..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Best Malaysian food I have had in any country except Malaysia! Great service , decent ambience and mouth wateringly delicious food! We had the..."

Tanuj

"Mamak is one of our go to Malaysian restaurants if we are craving for some Malay dishes, this is one of our primary choices alongside Uncle Man’s,..."

Ang Sarap

"Was my favorite lunch place. Reasonable priced and lots of good choices. Satay Chicken is highly recommended. Good services.Drawbacks are their food..."

Becky Kuang

"Friendly staff. Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. First time here and will definitely be back!! Great value for money. Fresh and tasty, lots of..."

Abby

"Tried the classic mee goreng and the ktm soup. Always loved my visits at Chancery- the trip to Takapuna was worth it. Can be a little salty, but its..."

Asianfoodie

"Been here once, it’s a very busy place, but we were seated very quickly. The restaurant is clean and service is great, staffs are really friendly...."

💓 K

"One of my favorite Malaysian restaurant in Auckland, great service speed, quality food only thing is parking on the street is sometimes hard to find...."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Ordered the seafood laksa. THIS IS MY FAVOURITE DISH IN AUCKLAND!! - begged my mum to have this for my 20th birthday last year haha 😂This..."

Jenny Kim

"The best restaurant!!! I love that there are so many vegan options. I usually get the dumplings and the mee goreng, made vegan. It's so delicious and..."

Mallory Vera Boult

"I am shook to the core.Service: 9/10I recommend you guys make a reservation because it’s super busy at dinner time.Even though..."

Grace Huang

"Yummy Food 😊👍🏼👍🏼 Fast service. Highly Recommended. Their Seafood Laksa is soooo good 😍. Authentic Malaysian Food. Portion of the..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Lots of choice for a vegetarian. Even a vegan will be happy here. The meat eating colleagues were happy too. Went for lunch and the place was pumping..."

Pick&Mix

"My favorite place for Malaysian food. I usually order the Nasi Goreng or the Chicken curry with roti. Super authentic flavors and pretty affordable..."

Karen Rodriguez

"I would like to say this is the Best Malaysian restaurant in takapuna, very authentic food, good and fast service, staffs all friendly and..."

LuNa The TuNa

"My go to for Malaysian food. Super authentic flavours! I love the laksa here the broth is heavy and flavoursome. Also get the roti tisu, best way to..."

888

"Been coming to mamak over the past 6 years and hands down the best laksa in Auckland!!! Both locations have great service and food is on par at..."

Searchingforus297

"Yummy food, a bit spicy but love it. food served really fast after ordering. taste exactly like local Malaysian food. will try different dishes next..."

Demi Lee

"Walking in my first impression was "wow this place is busssy" from couples to families, it seemed like everyone wanted to eat here. But yes we got..."

MagEats

"I dont know why we havent been back here in over a year, but will be back very very soon now that we’ve reminded ourselves how good the food..."

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"Been here a few times over the years and the flavours never let me down.Ordered the Mee Goreng this time and it was delicious, packed with..."

Vivian C

"Great food. We had the Hainanese chicken rice and seafood laksa, both excellent. Will definitely come back here. Strangely the CBD outlet doesn’t..."

Leon Tan

"Mamak was a really nice place to eat at. We caught up with some friends and Mamak allowed us to have a vey chilled out experience. It delivered..."

Pippa Plum

"After looking at the amazing reviews, I made the plunge to visit Mamak and boy was I impressed! The staff are super polite and the food is next..."

Scottpenn93

"Yum. Busy place. Straight forward with no frills as you’d expect. Fast service and generous portions. Beef Rendang is great. Will make a return..."

Paul

"Celebrated my friends birthday here and was an amazing experience. Ordered lots of stuff and everything tasted reallly goood!The staff was..."

Mulik.aditya99

"My family has been raving about this restaurant for its authentic Sarawak Laksa. I guess this is the only Malaysian restaurant serving Sarawak Laksa..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Photos don’t quite do it justice. But , oh boy Mamak hits the spot, it’s my takeaway of choice and I travel 25 minutes just to get..."

Laura Bartch

"This place took me back to our Malaysia trip last year! Everything we ordered was delish and the staff were friendly. We got the soft shell crab, wan..."

Sasha Catface

"One of the gem over the shore for Malaysian food. Been there a few times. Enjoyed all the experience. Price is tad on the high end but reflected on..."

Daniel Roan

"Yup, one of the most authentic and reasonable Malaysian restaurant on the Shore (so far).You can't go wrong with their Mee Goreng!..."

Jade Lim

"Great food and very good prices. We had 3 different dishes and we loved all 3 of them.We had takeaways but we will be back to dine in and try..."

Danny Van Der Velde

"This is our favourite go to restaurant for a quick, super tasty and very affordable meal. I would genuinely eat here everyday if I could! My personal..."

Sarah Moore

"Was quite excited to come by since I've heard quite good things from this place and I enjoyed the food at the one in Chancery Square.We..."

Benedict Uy

"Love the food here, but I guess I love malaysian food anyway so may be a bit biased. It does get busy and noisy, so if you don’t mind that,..."

Rockran Rocky

"First time to eat here earlier. Cosy ambience. Good food and awesome service. Our food was served within 15 mins which is a real plus. Will..."

Mel Tebia

"Amazing food!! Not expensive but good portions. Quick and great service from staff and orders come out quickly. Highly recommend if you are after..."

Elise Stebbings

"Malaysian street foodWe really enjoyed our dinner here. We tried the chicken curry with rice and roti, char kway teow and sambal green..."

Suzie Lee

"This place is a little far out from where I usually eat, however this was a restaurant that was worth the journey. Having traveled to Malaysia and..."

Harmunny

"Went here for dinner tonight as we got bored of eating Indian cuisines. Food, service were fantastic to be honest. We ordered meegoreng noodles and..."

Rahul Bannai

"Very nice place. Food was delicious. I tried three different curries with roti. Chicken rendang was awesome with thick gravy. Chicken curry is a must..."

Sparsh Angre

"Great Malaysian restaurant. Hainanese Chicken is very good as is the Laksa. Mee Goreng is so good and my husband loves it (and he doesn't like..."

Forkingfamished

"This place always impress me with their great service and yummy food! Their stir fry and soup anything and everything is just perfect in this place!..."

Charlette Taylor

"So much food for the price. You need to be really hungry when you go here. The hardest part is choosing which dishes to get. Lots of healthy..."

Single P's Adventures

"It’s hard to describe how much I love going here. The food screams Malaysian flavors to the fullest. Laksa being my default order every time, I..."

Jonathan Bangera

"Best Malaysian food I've ever tasted. Prices are worth for the portion size. Chicken skewers are grilled and sauteed perfectly. Chicken curry laksa..."

Rosanne Choy

"This is the place I always go to get my Assam laksa(penang laksa) fix! Memang Sedap... liked their laksa menu options. Lots of variety, it’s like a..."

Nanu.Eats

"Authentic Malaysain food.Flavours are just like the food halls in KL and Penang.Service is excellent. The sambal chicken with roti was the best..."

PK

"love the food a lot! it’s my favourite place to eat “watanhor” ! the place is clean and tidy, and the bathroom is clean and sanitary. the..."

Jessica W

"This Mamak has shifted from Chancery Lane to Takapuna. The food is still as good, and service was great too. They paid particular attention to our..."

Mighty Will

"Went here for dinner tonight and it was sooooo good! Very accomodating to vegans too, the menu made clear the options available! Reasonably priced...."

Ida

"By far one of the best and most authentic Malaysian/Singaporean style street food joints. Their Teh Ais is a must have! Never disappointed with their..."

TaeYoung Loh

"LOVE THIS PLACE! Ordered the chicken and prawn laksa, teh tarik ais and salt and pepper squid. Chicken and prawn laksa contains so much chicken and..."

Roro Li

"Very good authentic Malaysian food. Char Kuay Teow, nasi goreng and Rendang with roti are my go to dishes. Service is fast and efficient, prefect for..."

JamesC

"Whatever time you come. Busy or free. Doesn't affect the food quality. Awesome food, great staff and not too pricey!!Please do try Nasi Lemak -..."

Sid

"I got a noodle dish and the dumplings for takeaway and they were amazing!! Been looking all over for noodles like these and I have finally found my..."

Rani

"I've been here many times and have tried most of the menu. Most of them are good and are flavoursome however I would not say they are amazing...."

Jasmine

"First of all, I am going vegan and m constantly searching for vegan places and Mamak has vegan and vegetarian options. They have Authentic Malaysian..."

Deepinder Bahia

"It's delicious 👍👍👍. Haven't had Asam Laksa for ages, this one tastes so close to the one I used to have long time ago - spicy and sour. The..."

CocoOnFire

"This place NEVER disappoints.All their dishes are so authentic and flavours are just spectacular. There hasn't been a time when it was just..."

Jsun819

"Went to Takapuna for the evening and our first choice had no bookings or availability for walk ins so we went here and fortuitously it's now my..."

Jeffie

"Service was decent, pretty quick. The place was very clean. All the food was cooked nicely though not the one of best I've tasted in auckland. The..."

Jade Lin

"Firstly, a friendly greeting when we arrived! Secondly, super fast service - our meals arrived slightly over 5 minutes after our order. Wow. Third of..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"Ordered the Chicken Curry Hor Fun. Good portion size. However, the food was a little oily for my liking. Generally, this place had a pleasant vibe..."

JKG

"Ordered chicken bites and deep fried squid for starters. They were $10-$11 each. It's quite expensive for starters but they were delicious. Two..."

Christy Leung

"We came here really early on a rainy day so we were the first customers for the night shift. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. I've..."

Dxlche

"Dined here for lunch at around 12pm the place wasn't busy but after about 20mins it became pretty packed. Staff were very lovely and friendly and we..."

Nathalie

"Delicious food! I never get disappointed when I come to mamak!Its a great place to bring family and friends for catching up but definitely not a..."

Lambo

"Great food. Great service. Used to go to the Mamak in Chancery, Auckland CBD. Was always good. The owner is very friendly always there. The food is..."

FoodieBeast

"Was desperately craving for malaysian food especially char kwey tiao and ended up choosing mamak in Takapuna. And craving fulfilled with their..."

Angelina Stefani

"We went there for dinner. We were welcomed, friendly staff and easy picture menus were great. Really fast serving! Think we ordered and waited less..."

Bo Yun Moon

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service If your into noodle soups and curry, Mamak's Curry Laksa is..."

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"food are superb and the staff are accommodating. highly recommended! we've been here countless times and will definitely go back for..."

Kathleen Tambis

"Had the curry chicken rice, roti canai and hainanese chicken rice. Much needed tastes of home. And neslo always helps! Service was good, nice..."

Cheah Yinn

"Love this place! The food is so tasty and full of flavor. The portion sizes are also very generous. My 'go to' meal is the satay chicken rice which..."

Sam

"I have been here multiple times and always impressed with the service. It is usually quick and very good food. One of the times, I booked and..."

Romana Petrie

"Mamak Takapuna is our favourite malaysian restaurant in the Shore. We've tried most of their food and every single one of them is delicious! My..."

Blackpearl

"Malaysian street food heaven! We loved this place so much! The food tasted authentic and delicious! Came here with the hubby and our 14 month old..."

R-Dee Roche

"I've tried the vege Mee Goreng and vege Nasi Goreng. Both were excellent and have been back many times since. I've also tried the roti and leek..."

Henry

"Loved the Mamak store in Chancery Square and couldn’t believe that the Shore branch was better.In terms of décor and ambience, I really liked..."

Medium_Rare

"Soup dreams come true on a Saturday night. The exquisite fish fillet noodle soup. Such an aromatic flavoured soup and made at the right temperature..."

Chuchueats

"This was without any doubt the best food I've eaten (outside the wife's kitchen); the food was exceptional, the ambience was what you'd expect for a..."

Neil Curran

"Highly recommend buying the tissue roti to share with your group as a dessert. All portions are generous with quick service. The food is always top..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"■ Great friendly service■ Reasonable prices■ Good varietyMy family decided to hit up Mamak the other night for a lazy..."

FoodieOodie95

"Have been there once for lunch with family. .. very small place and little cramped up for big families but good food... we all were very happy with..."

Vik Singh

"Food here comes for a very reasonable price, even more considering that it is in Takapuna, so no surprises that it is usually packed (being on..."

Diogo Reck

"In terms of Malaysian food, I think Mamak is one of the best you can find in Auckland. Certainly a more upscale version of what you'd normally find..."

Ffionachua

"This place is super cosy, price-friendly and has delicious food! What more can you ask for?We ordered the Curry Chicken Noodles, Vegetarian..."

Rohit Victor

"Very busy. They were good to accomodate a large group (9) without a booking on a busy Saturday evening. They were quick on the service, portion sizes..."

Don C

"I went there on a Sunday afternoon. The place was full and busy I'm just planning to have a take away but it took a while for them to prepare so i..."

Chay P Rosales

"We were in Takapuna during the weekend and had a superb lunch at the Mamak. The crowd, the noise, screaming kids, the cramped space, rushed yet..."

Upeka Fernando

"Updated review. Food was fantastic as always, staff were super efficient. They've made some tweeks to the interior that makes it warmer and more..."

Paul O

"A neighbour mentioned this restaurant to us, so we thought we would check it out. When we entered we were warmly greeted and shown to our table. We..."

Liz Rouse

"This place is crazy good! Would highly recommend. Everything I have had in the two times I have been has tasted amazing and it's very well priced. We..."

Alana Geach

"Great authentic food. I've just been to Malaysia and miss it! So this brought me back. I had the maturbak and my daughter had the mee Goreng . Both..."

Nicola P

"After three visits in 3 weeks, I can safely say this is one of my new favourites! Staff are friendly and efficient and the food is to die for! Having..."

Pavi

"We had dinner here Saturday. The food was lovely, great flavour and plenty. Good service. Memu had many choices we would like to try so will..."

Fiona Thompson Finkle

"Came here with my parents to try the laksa! My parents are always looking for good Malaysian food and I'm glad that I tagged along! We had the..."

Emily Ng

"Lunch for two: Beef rendang - the sauce was nice and flavorful however some beef pieces were tough and hard to chew, which was a let down. The Nasi..."

Eve Espino

"Wow....thats really all I want to say.The food is really really good!! Today I went in with a work collegue at lunchtime. It was pretty..."

Scott

"great food and great, friendly service, very reasonably priced, huge portions and yumms! we've been there a few times - once with a grumpy kid and..."

Hannah Chiam

"I can't go past huron street now without grabbing a laksa from this place. Ridiculously tasty, easy on the wallet and the food will make your..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"Great food at a reasonable price. Definitely one of the better malaysian restaurants in auckland. Every dish is tasty but i recommend the laksa and..."

Geoff

"I came here for lunch; not the greatest ambiance, or even service (which was prompt enough, but nothing amazing), but the food is what is important..."

MrGodHimself

"We were so excited when we found out Jeffrey had reopened his original Mamak on the Northshore! We've been a loyal customer since they first opened..."

Cupy Dee

"Excellent customer service. Very friendly staff and an upbeat, inviting atmosphere.I had the Chicken Laksa. Authentic flavours and oh so..."

Jenna Jacobsen Toeono

"I've been the city branch a few times. First time at the Taka branch. Must say this is a better setup and the owner is very courteous, the city staff..."

Jay

"“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold ~ Celebrated new job in our family, we decided to head to Mamak for a food feast (curry softshell crabs, salt pepper..."

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"Been here a couple times now and really enjoyed all of the mains that I've tried. Chicken laksa is lovely and creamy - not watered down at all. Curry..."

Stango

"Food is very yummy and authentic. Service is very quick and prices are extremely reasonable. The seafood laksa and the roti canai are my favourites...."

Ridad

"Good food - Had some yummy mee gorang and some nice deep fried veg dumplings, hope this place also had some chicken dumplings but was restricted with..."

Sam Varghese

"Why didn't I know about this place before? Today was my lucky day. I went there with my wife and baby daughter. Easy to find a parking in Takapuna...."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"I have been here a few times now. Excellent service. The mee goreng chicken is a fave and also the Murtabak. Tried something new last weekend -..."

Trish Savelio

"Sarah Nicholls Fantastic value for money. Spotlessly clean and probably only criticism would be a lack of atmosphere ( needed some music..."

Rod De Vries

"Food ordered:Mee GorengSeafood LaksaBill: $29.50Big tummy: First of all, I would've given Mamak a solid 4-4.5/5, but..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Off the road and down a wind tunnel you'll find Mamak, original Malaysian street food.Always packed with Malaysian people....so you know..."

Alwayseating

"I recommend going early or booking for a table as it gets busy for dinner. Service is always quick, and the food is great. I recommend the soft shell..."

Erika Bayangos

"It is the best Malaysian restaurant on the North Shore! I'm not kidding at all. Its award-winning curry chicken with freshly-made roti is always..."

Lmrliu74

"Had lunch here today with my mum! After hearing good things about it had to try! We had satay chicken, dumplings and mee goreng! The food was..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"I had already been to the chancery square Mamak, so I knew this one would be just as good. As we got there (a group of 4) there was a large queue to..."

Sophia O-W

"After reading a number of good reviews about Mamak we went there for lunch today with high expectations and we were certainly not disappointed. The..."

Lochbuie

"Great food. Reasonably priced. Didn't get a chance to sample all that I would've like to but in sure we'll be back! Cost us $160 for 6adults and..."

Sanjesh Lal

"Probably the best Malaysian in town. Jeff used to operate Mamak at Chancery, and his fans have worked out that he is now at Takapuna. Reasonable..."

Ken

"When it comes to value for money this place is amazing! The food is sensational and authentically Malaysian. The portion sizes are generous and..."

Eden Wood

"If you haven't tried Mamak in Takapuna you definitely should give it a go - the food is fairly priced and incredibly flavoursome. I recommend trying..."

Cecilia Paredes

"Plenty of car park around this restaurant. They have outdoor and and indoor seating but I prefer the indoor seating. Indoor can easily accommodate up..."

Cindy Ong

"Couldn't believe it when I saw mamak opened up in takapuna. This was one of my favourites in the city. Menu and service excellent. I've been for..."

Avi

"Went to mamak in chancery when it first opened and didn't realise that it has moved to takapuna. The service was just as good as I remembered and..."

Candii Cao

"The airy atmosphere with the fun translations on the wall. The cheerful and helpful staff and the some very tasty food at a reasonable price all come..."

Tim

"Mamak is an absolute gem! Great range of dishes and good potion size too. I'm a suckered for the chicken bites here, usually get them along with a..."

Tariq Az.

"A great discovery. Didn't know about this place. A delight.Was looking for Halal food and they have it. To my surprise, the place was pretty..."

Shah Raza Khan

"The original Mamak from Chancery now relocated at Takapuna, same taste, same flavour, more spacious than Chancery. This is the only place..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Was greeted with a smiling face, and my takeaway order was taken quickly and wait time was not long at all. Nice addition to takapuna, to..."

ShoRt

"Discovered this place while popping by the Department Store. Turns out the original owner of the Chancery branch, which I frequent, decided to open..."

Auckland Foodie

"Three of us were celebrating my friend's graduation in Takapuna. Finding an hour long wait for a table at Madam Woo, my friend suggested Mamak just..."

Anna Hinehou

"One of my favorites Malaysian food in Auckland, I'm actually glad that it opens over the shore, because open after shopping around the Department..."

LuciferTSN

"Great food , great service. Very nice and simple place as well. We went to takapuna mamak for a family dinner, all of us enjoyed including kids...."

Manu

"So glad I found this. Heard about it first from another Malaysian (a plus) and then briefly saw it being written up in Metro (which I take with a..."

C L

"The best place for Malay cuisine in Auckland. Food is delicious, ambience is relaxing, fast service and the owner is very friendly. He makes sure he..."

Sagar Gummadi

"Yum. Had the Nasi Lemak today, friend had the Sambal Chicken, both were fantastic.Owner, Geoffrey very hospitable and..."

Kiwi888

"So many choices and the Ramen options are not your usual. They have some interesting choices and I chose many of the "Popular" ones and I can see..."

William Lin

"Great tasty ramen with great atmosphere. Staffs were nice, what you would expect from a authentic Japanese..."

Harry Kuo

"Trying to find back my Ajisen ramen memories that I’ve got in Singapore during my studies. Ordered a spicy flavour ramen and it’s taste good!..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Glad that ajinsen open a branch in Takapuna, even though we missed Mamak! Great Japanese ramen, uniquely designed environment, feels like you are..."

MW Goh

"Testy food good quality ramen. Pork soft bone is very..."

Juntrarat Amornangubolkul

"Ajisen Ramen offers a wide variety of choices; I found something that suited my taste perfectly. Although I initially missed the option to order via..."

Harry Zhang

"Ajisen Ramen - Delicious ramen with creamy broth soup and the meat so tender...."

Budi Lay

"Great food selection, not too overwhelming. Flavors hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly. A bit on the pricey side but well worth..."

j cruz

"Had lunch here recently with a couple of friends. The place was spacious, comfortable seating arrangement and a relax atmosphere. The service was..."

Tony Wan

"Absolutely fantastic. The food has authentic flavours and the ramen is to die for. I made a mistake and ordered from the wrong branch. Not only they..."

Manoela Sabbag

Sam's Mediterranean Eatery & Food Store

Mediterranean Chicken

Chicken and Mushrooms

Moussaka and Side Salad

"Simple, flavourful and authentic - i’ve not been able to find a Mediterranean restaurant in Auckland that serves this level of..."

Li Patricia

"Sam's Mediterranean Eatery is a hidden gem indeed! The food tastes incredibly fresh and amazing. I love that Sam cooks every item on the menu from..."

Dev S

"We love the food so much we went back the next day! You’ve never had chicken fall apart this way-it’s so tender. The service is timely and great...."

Cassie R

"MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & MIXED GRILL - Recommended dishes. The Mediterranean chicken was realllly tender, hearty with the cream sauce and fulling..."

Ju W

"This was the best salad I’ve ever had. It had the perfect amount of crunch, chewiness and flavor. I’m not usually one to grab a salad when I get..."

Sienna Hambling

"The most underrated restaurant in Auckland! You could never beat how fresh and delicious their food is. Would highly recommend to..."

Jeffrey “jeff” Sta-Ines

"I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to review Sam's but I can honestly say this is the best restaurant that I have eaten at in Auckland. The food..."

Shareeka Angamia

"Dishes are large portion and taste so delicious. Clerks are so kind. When we were ordering, they told us that meals are large portion so we better..."

Yoshihiro Sugiura

"Always the most delicious food by Sam. Even the hummus is on another level - everything is made so well, just the best traditional mediterranean..."

Helen Gentle

"So glad I found this place, what a gem!! Absolutely delicious food and very generous portions. In the photo are the lentil soup, falafel salad and..."

Tali Rose

"We had a lovely meal with delicious drinks and amazing service! Also the wall paper is super..."

Jodie Warner

"We went for a birthday which was held here as a private function. Highly recommend. Great venue for our group, staff very friendly, helpful and..."

Sonia Davidson

"We had an awesome time here! Greg’s service and energy were both welcoming and fun. The food was delicious and the decor/atmosphere was a vibe. A..."

Ellie Harwood

"Myself and my husband called in on the spur of the moment this afternoon whilst in Auckland for a show. The cosy atmosphere is what drew us in, and..."

Robyn

"Great venue with a great owner who knows his drinks. Tried two cocktails and the espresso martini was really nice. Went out of his way to make us..."

Jordan Wall

"Such a homely feel with the atmosphere and service! Food and cocktails are bloody amazing. When asking for recommendations on the food, the host..."

Luke Wilson

"I had food items with TAP Emerson Beer, it was just amazing..."

Admin Dpt

"Great food, awesome service, and presentation was very..."

Min Hong

"Great venue, if you are looking for somewhere to take that ”tinder date”, your mum for a bite to eat from the exceptional tapa’s menu (and a..."

Byron Wensor

"Such a great place to meet for drinks and shared meals. The staff were amasing and went out of the way to make sure we were looked after. My..."

stephen sheehan

Tok Tok Kitchen

89/100 (2377 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Beach

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cant wait to go back again!! We had the popping prawns, Kafier Lime chicken, shaking beef and duck salad with rice on the side. Even though it was..."

Natasha Ronaldson

"An absolute treat! The wait staff are really friendly and caring. The food is delightfully Asian with a " fusion" that actually works. Can't wait to..."

Bob Thomas

"One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The sauces were layered and exceptionally well balanced. Spicy without being *only*..."

Gillian Green

"We had special dinner to celebrate my son Nic b'day..the place was cozy,services so quick and full of hospitality,and the foodies were all..."

Suyenti Yenni Lin

"Great great food and atmosphere. Haven’t been in NZ FOR 10 years and food is equal to anything I’ve been to in..."

John Barb Snelling

"Today we had the most delightful lunch. We were a group of 4. 3 of us chose 4 small plates to share and my husband chose the fish curry. Every dish..."

Karen Nunes

"Thai fusion food, must try shaking beef and roti dessert , must try this place if you like something..."

Rex Chen

"Highly recommend going to Tok Tok, thoroughly enjoyed our evening..."

Gizmo Boy

"Very awesome customer service, especially from the Manager Rico! The food was superb, the hospitality was amazing along side of the friendliness of..."

Saiko

"Loved the food. Good portion size.Nice ambience..Thumbs..."

Dev Choudhury

"Have been here numeric times, love the environment, decorating and food, and sush a nice place for drinks too. But there's something impressed me the..."

CocoOnFire

"Always a pleasure eating here, the service is brilliant. We had a group of about 15 people at extremely short notice and they accommodated for us..."

Bailey Moffitt

"An exotic asian fusion restaurant in Takapuna.Service: 4/10When we entered the restaurant we stood at the counter and waited for the..."

Grace Huang

"Our waitress recommend the sweet potato pad seuw which was fantastic. Portion sizes of the mains were decent and the quality was top..."

Shannon

"Excellent lunch here this week. Everything we ordered was superb. Stand outs were the eggplant and tofu curry and the vegan free curry. Both portions..."

Kate Williamson

"Papaya green salad might be too spicy for someone. Takapuna colada is really nice. It’s nice to try the special main recommended by the staff...."

Elsalute Chic

"Favorite spot in Takapuna! Delicious food and awesome restaurant. The wagyu beef steamed buns and popping prawns are to die for! Both are super tasty..."

Alice B

"Had lunch here in the weekend and the atmosphere was so nice and I love the wooden letters on the roof that say 'TOK TOK'. I had the 'peach &..."

Karina

"I came to Tok Tok with my boyfriend on a Saturday evening and the place was packed! They managed to squeeze us in, which was great! We got the lamb..."

Sharon Louie

"A thai fusion place in Takapua. Seems to be busy. Been here once, really enjoyed their food and thai beer. However, this place is a little pricy and..."

Becky Kuang

"I got to know this restaurant at the Taste of Auckland event which happened 2 years ago they have a stall at the event and I can still remember it..."

Ang Sarap

"Another Asian fusion for the books. After multiple recommendations we gave this little gem a try! Bookings were a must for a table outside under the..."

Shaun Ross

"Tok tok delivers new and fresh flavours that I cannot experience elsewhere! Their balance between authentic and fusion is just right. My favourites..."

Heonjung Kim

"Delicious. I ordered the vegan yellow curry and I swear it was the most delicious curry I’ve had in a long time. It was creamy, however had the..."

Mya S

"Went in after a recommendation from a friend and I will be back.Friendly, helpful staff, great food (sharing plates), reasonably priced and..."

Debbie Lockart

"Crispy half duck and popping prawns are my personal favs here.Also the crispy Hapuka dry red curry.9/10! nice ambience and service! We were quite..."

888

"Food is amazingBut staff is unfriendly.Been there many times ,still fall in love with food but had many bad experiences with staff .hooe..."

Micheal

"It was packed when we arrived but we were looked after pretty well. Food was really tasty and I was in love with my 5 spiced pork belly. All the..."

Quinn Mai

"I have been a regular here for a while now. The reason for a four star is cause the food is either a hit or a miss. We have tried pretty much..."

Mary Hodgson

"We had dinner here and all dishes we ordered were excellent! There was a lot of people there so we had to wait a little bit and table wasn’t the..."

Karen

"The Halong Banquet set menu was an excellent option if you would like to taste majority of their dishes. The Ruakaka Kingfish sashimi, Crispy Wagyu..."

888bing888

"FOOD - we ordered the yellow vegan curry and sweet potato pad seuw. The curry was imbalanced and so overwhelming in flavour that we couldn't finish..."

Gem McLeod

"Everything I brought was utterly worth it. Often when eating out, you come away thinking: d I really just spend this much on that!? At Tok Tok this..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"The place is very spacious and a great outdoor area that is fully enclosed in winter. We ordered a few dishes and they were all delicious. The..."

Charissa

"Tok tok offers a unique dive into asian fusion, their duck dishes are distinctively tok tok, I love their fusion of sweet and savoury! makes it a..."

Calvin

"I have dined at a lot of different Asian fusion restaurants by now, but somehow, this restaurant still managed to stand out :)First off,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Our family went to there quite a few times because my brother-in-law is a big fan of the restaurant. We usually ordered multiple dishes and share. We..."

Bright One

"Food: Friend and I shared the pad thai. Lots on the plate (but if you’re a hungry sharer then get something as well). Nice flavour but meat was a..."

Marina :)

"Beautiful flavours, well cooked food, but there needs to be a warning on the spice levels! We ordered the beef bun, the pork and scallop dumplings,..."

Kathryn Ruth

"Amazing food, especially loved the wagyu beef brisket. Great selection of cocktails and great service. Over all it was lovely night in a nice..."

Avalon Indiana Jones-Nicolle

"Highly recommend, 10/10, spectacular food, didn’t have to wait long, and relaxed atmosphere even though very busy with Mothers Day.Fast..."

Franhorsman

"Loved this place!Friendly service, we sat outside and the heaters there keep you toasty. Big space and very popular for birthdays for some..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Wife has been numerous times before and has wanted to get me here, she finally got it right. Birthday dinner for her.Menu is simple in..."

Warren

"Tok Tok is a place that you can visit over and over, the food is delicious and well thought through. The flavours just work with each and every dish,..."

Lisa

"Really great food, pretty authentic for South East Asian cuisine. Loved the twist they do with their Pad Thai. Full of flavour. The service could do..."

Sarah Theobald

"Went here for a girls catch up and we all shared entrees and it was amazing! We had the shaking beef, crispy duck, pork belly, lamb bites and the..."

Hannah.milne11

"I tried the lamb bites, summer rolls, and crispy duck. I did not like the taste/seasoning on the lamb but the texture of it was on point. I liked the..."

Wapatino

"We came here for lunch and ordered a fair bit for just the two of us. We got the crispy squid, sticky pork ribs, dry Hapuna curry and sweet and sour..."

Smharpz

"I love this place, granted it is always quite busy, I have always been happy to share the communal tables with others so have never been..."

Abby

"Went here for lunch on a very hot day.The outdoor area is nice. Cocktails were tasty which went very well with the lamb bites which was full of..."

PK

"We have visited Tok Tok several times and we have tried most items on the menu. The food and service are outstanding. The food has great flavour..."

Sam Jones

"Been here twice with one year in between. It’s a cool Asian fusion restaurant with an Asian fusion decor.The menu looks very fancy but most of..."

Haoyang Feng

"IWe have been wanting to try Tok Tok in Takapuna for some time as it has a very good reputation and receives stellar reviews. Well today we went and..."

Lochbuie

"Well, busiest night of the year possibly and need I say the service was IMPECCABLE!Well done Tok Tok. Going off recent reviews the service may..."

ChoMpR

"Pop corn shrimp, kaffir lime chicken, salt n pepper squid....delicious.Been here 6+ times, food is consistent, service is getting worse, but..."

Brizzle

"Ordered quite a few dishes here when we came in recently, we tried their kingfish sashimi, popping prawns, kaffir lime chicken, shaking beef, pad..."

Blackpearl

"Finally got to try Tok Tok and I can see why it's hard to get a booking. A group of 6 and we had their Christmas banquet. Plenty of great flavoured..."

Andrew Poore

"About half of what we ordered was great, the other half pretty average. For the price point to product/value ratio, probably wouldn't visit..."

Rina

"Had an amazing dinner tonight with my friends in Tok Tok, the food is absolutely fabulous! Our waiter is effective and friendly! Definitely one of..."

Feiran An

"Another trendy Asian fusion restaurant with great food. On walking in to the sign that said 'please wait to be seated' we awkwardly stood..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Very lucky to live locally to Tok Tok and has to be one of the best places to eat this side of the bridge. Food here is always fresh and spicy. The..."

JamesC

"Food is full of flavour. Love how each item is so different. You don’t get bored of the menu. Only thing stopping from getting a 5 is I found the..."

Destiny Mackay

"It had great ambience and awesome service from the staff. The food was great, especially the prawns and crab. The food was a tad expensive side..."

Brooke

"Tok Tok has nice fusion food, good staff and lively premises. Flavours are fresh and palatable, but missing a little bit of the incisiveness of real..."

Thomas W

"I keep this simpleYum yum yum. Very cool cooking stylesWent with work colleague'sLook forward to going here again.Staff very..."

Robert Dunn

"Situated on a busy corner in Takapuna, Tok Tok's specialty is modernised Asian Street food.It's a large space with inside & outside seating & an..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Really good service. I jsut dont like being oushed to order entrees when i clearly just wanted mains. Their food was great, a little too spicy for me..."

Tan.ned

"Went here the other night and the food was amazing!! Not only does food make a good restaurant but so does the service and honestly Tok Tok's service..."

Faye

"Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Food incredible I love Asian fusion, everything incredibly fresh! So many vegan options. Highly recommend veg..."

Emma Grace

"Awesome food, menu is structured aboud sharing plates which I usually loathe being GF when others arent, but there was such an excellent range of GF..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Arrived at 9pm and it was packed. Thought we would have lost our reservation as we were 15mins late. We were greeted by a wonderful waitstaff and..."

Al Kumar

"First time trying this place, expectations were high and it still blew us out of the water. We ordered the duck salad (with mangosteen) and wangyu..."

Inhae Jung

"Came here for a friend's birthday in a large group. Ambience is dim and intimate, was super busy when we got there. I absolutely loved everything we..."

Kenzi Yee

"The food was spicy, fragrant and delicious. Everyone at our table loved everything they ordered. I had the prawn and coconut salad and also the..."

Kathryn

"If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I was seriously impressed with Tok Tok. The service and the food were amazing! We booked online..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Food was really good, absolutely beautiful. The special venison dumplings were exquisite, and there was a really good range of meats and veggies to..."

Dini

"Came here on a Sunday night for a sweet and easy impromptu birthday dinner for our friend. Ordered the lamb bites, salt and pepper squid, sweet and..."

Panini T

"Came here for a late dinner at 8.30.... still people coming in very busy. Huge place great atmosphere just noisy. Waiting for our table by the bar..."

Donna&Shane

"Stunning food. Had the fresh coconut and prawn salad, which was surprisingly spicy. Delicious succulent dumplings with a soy caramel, and a..."

Lucia Florence

"The food is great. Really packed with bold & strong flavours that will punch your taste buds out of the park. The papaya salad was my favourite but..."

Kelly

"such nice and djfferent food there. Not like usual southern east food. we had shaking beef which is huge and tasted great. venison salad is fresh...."

Carina Chang

"Cool venue with delicious food, amazing service, and (surprisingly) good value for money. I thoroughly enjoyed my group dinner at Tok Tok and am..."

Raymond Tiong

"The food here is excellent! We ordered a variety of dishes. The beef brisket steamed bun, the red curry hapuka, lamb green curry and duck pad..."

Miss Kiki

"This place has the most amazing roti and beef dish. I had an amazing eating fiesta. The main let down here for me was the waiting service. For me..."

Chuchueats

"My favourite Asian Fusion restaurant in Auckland! With so many restaurants sporting Asian Fusion meals on their menu's in Auckland, the competition..."

Roxanne Sarkari

"large space, outdoor indoor flow and loving the fusion vibes. Great atmosphere and great to have a drink and some sharing platters.Service..."

ShoRt

"Went here last night with a group of friends for a birthday dinner. The restaurant itself is really nice, outside is definitely where you want to sit..."

Alysha Bower

"Had dinner there last night, great space with a good atmosphere & very busy all night. For starters the summer rolls which were half chock full..."

Lyn Templeman

"I visited TokTok in a group of 4 without making a reservation on a Sunday afternoon. The place was almost full and we were told that we had 2 hours..."

Katie Kim 20% ZOMATOGOLD: KATI8621

"Who can keep up with another Asian fusion eatery in the Auckland food scene! I have been here twice both times for lunch. Its a bit of a catch 22, it..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"We went to tok tok last night and damn the food was great!!! Well done kitchen beautiful flavors tasty as!!Definitely we are coming back..."

Juan Pablo Morales Valle

"Amazing! this place is always busy yet we have always felt staff are always helpfull and on the ball and the food comes out quickly. Food is..."

Jason Charleston

"Here for a lunch with friend, firstly impressed by the decoration. The bird's nest hanging on the roof reminds me of my childhood. Cup and water..."

Tanz

"Everything is good! I ordered Manuka smoked salmon with curry which is amazing with Thai flavor! Really enjoy the food here !Very busy..."

Victor Li

"Dined here on Saturday night and the place was already packed, booking is essential! Upon arrival we were seated promptly and all staff were very..."

Nathalie

"The duck pad Thai was a surprising delight, served in a different way. It was delicious and the meat succulent. Fantastic service with smiley..."

Kate Smith

"+ Absolutely delicious food+ South East Asian twist to your night out+ Nice atmosphere+ Attentive staff- Average, bland cocktail that..."

Jihye Kang

"The food is absolutely delicious! I had the pad Thai and roti and was quite content with that. The let down of this place however is the service -..."

Caroline Barrett

"Ever since sampling Tok Toks Brisket bun and Hapuka dry red curry at Taste of Auckland, we couldn't wait to head to Tok Tok in Takapuna and sample..."

Kieran

"Been there twice now, once for dinner once for lunch. Great food, awesome decor and we had top notch service from the same guy, tiki tattoo on the..."

Brainless Foodie

"Food was phenomenal. I'd recommend the Hapuka Red Curry, beautiful mix of strong and delicate flavors. Also really enjoyed the beef steamed bun. The..."

Tyler King

"Lunched here after a good friend of mine raved about this place. And after sampling the menu I can understand the hype about this place...."

Kelly

"I tried these guys at the taste festival, really liked it so decided to eat there sunday the next day. They have really good food. Flavoursome...."

Whiskyncigars

"good tasty food. would recommend anyone who enjoys Asian flavors, small size dishes -great for sharing with friends. service was good. would..."

Lang Ea

"I came here with a friend on Sunday for lunch. The place was busy but not too packed so we got a good seat. The staff were very friendly and helped..."

KM

"A big tick for me! Great service and delicious food. I can still remember the taste of shaking beef. The table next to us had the same dish and..."

Lily Chow

"I was pleasantly surprised with this place as my cousin who is vegetarian suggested it and not being vegetarian myself I wasn't that excited but I..."

Jessica

"As a lover of Asian fusion cuisine, it's no surprise that I absolutely loved this place! Staff were so attentive and friendly, food was awesome we..."

Christine Yeh

"Two thumbs up!! Good food. Great service. Me and my friend ordered pad thai and shrimp salad. Loved every bite. Plus the ambiance is perfect. I..."

Claudine Anne Tan

"Had lunch here with large group of coworkers. The kitchen was quick with food service and the quality of food was good. Loved the lamb, calamari and..."

GlutenFreeGuide NZ

"Oh my goodness, soooo good. First time i've everrrr liked chicken wings AND seafood. The prawn popcorn stuff was amazeballs, the chicken wings sooo..."

Mercypatch

"Oh my! I'm pleased I came across this gem. Beautiful restaurant, very attentive and pleasant customer service, and the food was exquisite. I don't..."

Nikki S.

"I had this craving for Thai food today but lazy to drive to East Tamaki. My wife suggested we try this place for a change. We ordered the..."

Eric Mendez

"About time Taka had more asian infusion variety. Tok Tok is pretty cool, great tasting food the tacos and Harpuka curry are my..."

Alwayseating

"Food was yummy, a pretty standard Asian fusion. We friend and I ordered a bao each, one main, one salad, one roti, and a drink each to a total of..."

Sulin Wang

"Great tasting food! Loved the flavour of every dish I had! We shared the starter, dumplings and lime chicken and then ordered the roast pork belly..."

Tazyn Fini

"I liked the restaurant. The foods are generally tasty. What we had was spicy. The food portions are not really big, so you might also want to try the..."

Lily

"My second visit was way better. The place keeps crowded and the food was way more impressive. This time I've tried the Thai style sashimi, pork..."

Diogo Reck

Queena

"An amazing South East Asian culinary journey.Highly recommend the lamb bites starter and the crispy hapuka red curry main. A special shout out..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"Loved it! Went late on Thursday night and it was still busy with a small wait for a table but it's worth it!Enjoyed the popping prawns and..."

Jaffa

"Have been here a few times now and love it. A fantastic addition to Takapuna.You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, try..."

Kiwi888

"I went to Tok Tok with my girlfriend and her family for dinner. We went in on a whim and were lucky to get a table, it'd just opened a few weeks..."

Frazer Noble

"Wow, I went there last week with few friends on a rainy day. Great atmosphere for a bottle of wine, with warm and friendly as well as the decoration,..."

Tra Tran

"We arrived on a busy Sunday afternoon. The first impression wasn't great, as we had to move from one table that wasn't cleaned properly to another..."

Kat Boz

"■ Beautiful interior■ Delicious food■ Amazing service■ Gets very busy■ On the pricey endTakapuna is..."

FoodieOodie95

"Last Sunday, I had lunch with my family at Tok Tok, a restaurant I’ve been wanting to try since it opened in Takapuna some time last year. It was..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Food was great but smaller portions that necessary for sharing with larger groups. Salads were also all the same just with one different addition...."

Dale

"Came here for lunch having heard good things about this place. Set in the north shore it will definitely add variety to the eateries for the..."

Ivan Koay

"Lovely service. We didn't make a reservation but the FOH were really helpful and got us a table where we prefered. All the entrees were great. They..."

Adline Shandil

"We didn't make a booking but got a table after eating by the bar to order some drinks first , we got the lamb and shaking beef as mains but they..."

Richie Chewy

"We had been there last night. One of the best of Asian fusion food that I had in Auckland. Great service and nice atmosphere. Definitely be back...."

Ben Duong

"We have been to Tok Tok a couple of times since it opened .It is one of the best experiences from a new restaurant in Takapuna that we have seen and..."

Lesley Pether

"Went on a rainy thursday night with three friends for dinner and had drinks on the low tables before our table was ready as we arrived early and..."

Helen Gyde

"As someone who travelled to Vietnam recently and has struggled to find good Vietnamese food in Auckland, this place was a lovely surprise with the..."

Shannon Em

"Me and my son ate here for dinner tonight. Hands down the best restaurant I've been to for quite a while. The food has tons of flavour with..."

Shelby

"Asian fusion at its finest! The food is as good as it sounds on the menu, it has a lovely open dining space with a enclosed outdoor area perfect for..."

Eden Wood

"This is the second time I have dined at this fabulous restaurant and next time I will give it 5/5 because I am sure by then they will have sorted out..."

Rachel Brebner

"First time there - for mid week lunch. We have now picked out our dinner menu for the next 5 visits 👍 Only tried a few small plates so far but the..."

Sandy Bedford

"Service was great, very friendly. Drinks were nice. Food was great. Portions weren't overly large so it's good to order starter if you're quite..."

Louise

"Great place friendly staff and really flavour some food The place was busy as with a nice atmosphere and the menu had a wide variety of fresh..."

David Thompson

"We’ve been eager to try Tok Tok since it opened so were pleased to get there on Saturday night.We arrived at 8pm and were behind a party of 3..."

Semanie Cato

"We had such a great time yesterday at Tok Tok; delicious food, amazing atmosphere, friendly staff and affordable price. I will definitely go back..."

Oxana Timofeeva

"First time visit for lunch yesterday. Great food. We had tapas chicken, rice paper rolls, tuna tacos, prawn dumplings. All food really nice. My fav..."

Louise

"The best new Restaurant in Takapuna. Since the new edition of Madam woo we are a bit spoilt for choice in Takapuna.. My advice is try Tok..."

Scotty Ray

"We gave Tok Tok a few weeks to bed in and then tried it mid afternoon one Saturday when it was quiet and we weren't disappointed. We had the popping..."

Austin

"This restaurant is opened by the owners of Le Vietnamese cafe in Ponsonby. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was friendly. Though..."

Kim Ying Chan

"I'm a vegetarian, and often these asian fusion places don't have great options (e.g. Mekong Baby, etc), so I was really pleasantly surprised to see 3..."

EmmaG

"I have to leave a 'mixed' review after we went there recently after the new opening. We left feeling let down by the service, but were pleased with..."

JP

"Very impressive choices at lunch. I ordered the crispy hapuka red curry. The portion was more than enough with at least 6 large pieces of fish...."

Lmrliu74

"The cocktails are so so good. Super yummy food, love their lamb bits. Their meals are really big, we usually order 1 big and 1 small to share The..."

Nahed Alhaj

"Tasty yummy food, fast friendly service. Glad we went for our work dinner. Got a pork rib starter and half crispy duck main + rice + beer. Asked to..."

Alec Blackhall

"Had a work dinner with the fabulous crew on a Monday evening and they ABSOLUTELY rocked!! Our gorgeous server (Ashley) was a super star, wicked chat..."

Sinead Hawksworth

"Great service, delicious food, can see why it’s always..."

yu-chia cheng (chia)

"Food good. However the duck dish was horrible. Wont be ordering it again. Too pricey and too noisy. But would recommend just dont order the duck..."

Jayshree Dastracey

"Really good food here, I loved every dish that I ordered! Good atmosphere and very nice interior suitable for all..."

James

"It's always a pleasure to dine at Tok Tok. Great atmosphere & service. Love, love, love Tok Tok. The popping prawns, tossed greens, miso eggplants,..."

Cristina Costache

"Our family visits this place often. Above all, we are satisfied with all the food, but I felt that the food potion was much less than last time on..."

H Y

"Location and the atmosphere is awesome. The food was great and plate display was very nice. Might be due to during holiday season staff was on leave,..."

Lily Liu

"Delicious! Totally enjoyed and love the dishes ordered. Friendly and fast services by..."

Joyce low

"Great for our family Xmas lunch today. I found it a tad noisy where our table was - on the verandah. Being on a busy intersection on a Sunday in..."

Maggie Hartley

"Great food with most amazing and unique fusion I have tasted. Kingfish Sashimi was the best of all. Lamb bites are great too. Good ambience with..."

Bhawesh Singh

"I don’t think it’s necessary to sugarcoat the lamb to signify its tenderness. It’s too sweet to be honest. Instead of mixing textures, I may be..."

M Cai

"Great lively atmosphere. Food was decent and seems like they have changed a few items on the menu since last year ! Came here the second time and..."

Dana Young

"Loved the high energy from the moment we walked in the door! Arrived today from Sydney and found this buzzing little place on the corner. Staff were..."

Bree Stanley

"This is an upscale Asian fusion restaurant in Takapuna. The location is great, nicely decorated and lively vibe. The service is quick and friendly...."

Jenn Javier

"Amazing food, every dish is super tasty. We always order too much but manage to fit it in because it tastes so fab! The cocktails are so good and are..."

Dani Fox

"Love this place! From the outstanding service to the delicious food to the gorgeous atmosphere, Tok Tok is a total win. A memorable dining experience..."

Renae C. Greenman

"literally insane. the small bites menu is genuinely the best appetiser menu i can think of. the sashimi is life changing and i crave it constantly,..."

Zoe Tierney

Nanam Eatery

89/100 (1527 ratings)

Wagyu Sausage Longganisa

spring roll

Roast Chicken Sinigang

bao

Lamb Adobo Croquettas

Roasted Chicken Sinigang

Beef Caldereta

Banana with Cream

Organic Bo Tofu Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Drove all the way from East Auckland on a weekday just to have lunch at Nanam. Their Wagyu sausage longganisa is indeed a winner. The taco pao is a..."

Rea Roxas

"I didn’t realise I was missing out on a whole ass cuisine until I tried Nanam. Blew my mind, sis the flavours wow!!! Unfortunately my ass is too..."

Bella Qian

"The location is easy to find, and the Nanam staff was very accommodating. There were so many good stuff to consider on their menu, and since we were..."

Ginger Taduran

"Came here the first time - the starters (wagyu sausage and spring rolls) were very tasty. The main I had (wagyu steak) was good, but nothing special..."

Arabella Ross

"We definitely enjoyed the service especially how Don was very accommodating to us...."

Angel

"Food was so flavoursome and tasty. It's Filipino food I can eat together with my Filipino friends who say it's a good kiwi twist on Filipino food we..."

LOVELEE

"Have been here multiple times and have always had a great dining experience. The place is very classy. The servers are always attentive and most..."

April I.S.

"Holy Moly this place is so freaken good!! It's the first time in ages since I smiled so hard while eating food. Honestly I probably looked like a..."

Z.

"Food 4/5Service 4/5Ambience 5/5Not your traditional Filipino restaurant Chef has taken ideas from traditional dishes and created..."

Jho Meets Food

"We first visited Nanam three years ago, that was when their restaurant was located in Symonds Street, Royal Oak. Our review during that time was OK,..."

Ang Sarap

"Wanted to come to Nanam for so long. We had a great evening. Food was very good and services were excellent. Love everything we ordered. We tried six..."

Becky Kuang

"I would have given this place 5 star however I find their food quite pricey for the scanty amount they serve. My bestfriend and I went there for..."

KC Yumul

"Great location with good parking spaces. Atmosphere and decor done pretty well. Staff were really friendly and food was really good as well...."

Michael Chen

"The food here is soo tasty and fresh, the atmosphere is beautiful and the service was impeccable. I would eat here every day if I could! Highly..."

Michelle Ngatai

"Great experience at Nanam, what a beautiful meal.Every single dish was delicious, you can see the love that the team put in their restaurant, as..."

Andres Pinzon Mendez

"Really good and quality food, and actually quite filling as well.Roasted pork belly was perfect, crispy skin and tender juicy meat. Both..."

Cronk

"This restaurant was such a wonderful surprise. We doubted a Filipino restaurant and we were wrong. Walking in the atmosphere was bustling, tables..."

Nickwillnz

"Some of the best filo food I've had. It's fusion so there's a bit of a twist on some of the classic dishes but overall really tasty. I definitely..."

Leslie Tan

"As a massive fan of Filipino food and my partner being Filipino this was a match made in heaven. Nanam's take on the soul food with a fusion mix is..."

Zachary Smith

"Beautiful service and ambience upon arrival.I ordered a Taco Pao (to share with a friend), and a Pork Belly “Lechon” as my..."

Vivian C

"Delicious! Lots of gluten free options and very friendly and helpful wait staff. Really enjoyed my meal, had the chicken, tofu salad and partner had..."

Sarah

"Excellent filipino fusion restaurant. Love the ambiance and classy set up of the place. Attentive and helpful waitress.All dishes were..."

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"Filipino Food with a Twist. Make sure to call in for a reservation for this place is packed with people especially during the weekends. A bit pricey..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Attentive service. Food was excellent. I like the twist on the traditional flavours. Really interesting. Somewhat pricey but makes sense for the..."

Tan.ned

"Ever since trying Nanam at its old Royal Oak site a few years ago, I fell in love with its incredible unique and delicious modern Filipino cuisine...."

Annie Ren

"Came here on a sunny Saturday evening before it got really busy.I've heard so much about this Filipino-Fusion and finally got the chance to..."

Oksana Zhang

"Been here a few times and the food is awesome. It’s Filipino fusion food.I usually order 4 or 5 things off the menu because the food is..."

Brizzle

"Such a nice restaurant, very hospitable host and hostess. Very tidy toilets and place has a nice ambiance. Food was good, but not what I..."

The Gastronomist

"Seriously such cool food! The restaurant had such a fantastic vibe to it - loved the interior design. We had never had this type of cuisine before..."

Karma Clarke

"Food was amazing!! Bit of a twist on your normal philipino food. Had 3 tapas and a desert. The pork belly was divine, the lamb croquettes were..."

#fatlyfe

"REALLY GOOD FOOD!!! Amazing staff, good portions, reasonable price, awesome place, just all round great experience. My new go-to for comfort..."

Laine

"Been here a few times and always had a great time with great food. When I first walked in, I loved the deco and the coziness of the place. Staff were..."

Shapeofyou

"The taco Pao is one of the best baos I’ve had in Auckland! The pawpaw salad and the smoked eggplant are both excellent also! The beef cheek was yum..."

Nuj Writes

"I love how passionate the owner/s and the chef of Nanam. All their hard work is seen in their menus. They perfectly level up the filipino cuisine and..."

Duchess_Arg

"15/08/2018I don't normally come to this side of Auckland, so I thought we will try one of the Metro 50 2018. Didn't have much expectation at all..."

Sammy

"Tried few Filipino food in night market in AU and NZ, it’s the very first time I have it in a formal restaurant. This place was nicely decorated,..."

Tanz

"Friendly staff and great ambiance and really good food. Great place to enjoy a modern twist classical Filipino recipes. Warm cosy setting that's..."

Adrian Lim

"We came for the father's day lunch. The size of shared platter was a bit small as opposed to its price (39nzd per guest). The mains were so good esp..."

Kent

"Really enjoyed this place. Very different flavours. Smoked eggplant delicious with really good contrast of textures with the crisp brown rice and..."

Deb Ross

"This is a very nice restaurant! beautiful cozy place. You have to make a reservation to be sure to get a table on weekends. You can order small..."

Andrea Barabas

"Stand out in boring Takapuna Food sceneCompared to the typical Auckland food, Nanam serves delicious and flavorful food at reasonable..."

Glamour Girl

"The place was very nice. The service was great and the food was delicious. I’m not sure how authentic it is, but who cares. Loses a star for being..."

Rockran

"Beautiful, yummy food we’ve been twice and going again tonight, delicious menu and a variety of dishes that suits everyone, lovely staff always..."

Fiona

"Beautiful food, modern atmosphere, and super attentive staff. I’m usually not a huge fan of Filipino food, but Nanam has converted me. We..."

Kelly

"In short - excellent. Food was great and reasonably priced. Service was generally good with only a couple of minor slip ups. The only let down was..."

Hendrixfan

"I had an amazing experience here. The staff here were lovely and very helpful in explaining the menu and overall every accommodating.Highly..."

Louise

"Birthday dinner Having loved my first Nanam experience when they were in Royal Oaks it was only a matter of time I visited them again in..."

Warren

"Nanam is an experience. The food is fresh, delicious and unlike anything you’ve tasted. If you have not tried Filipino food this is a good place to..."

Misavour

"Had a lovely dinner on Friday with amazing live guitar music. The menu is not big but has plenty of exciting dishes to choose. We chose the..."

Erina Kudo

"It is a shame I don't have anymore stars to give.The design, the live music, the flavours, the textures, the ambient..everything just..."

João Plácido

"Beautiful meal last night, impeccable service and amazing food! Ovaltine dessert is a must try! I'm already trying to plan another meal..."

Jennah Lysaght

"Went on a here on Saturday night with a group 5. I can say I was blown away with every aspect of our experience. One of the hidden gems in Auckland..."

Eshan G

"Went there quite late but they still accommodate us. Ambiance and music is great. Food was exceptional specially the kare-kare.Though a bit..."

JeannePTang

"Really love this place. Have never tried filipino food before and was blown away! The ambiance was great, food was beautiful, the wait staff was..."

Dee

"Excellent food, great atmosphere and attentive staff. The kids’ meals came fast however it was a bit of a wait for the mains. Amazing fusion of..."

888bing888

"Haven’t stopped craving Nanam since the first time I went there! Food is absolutely to die for. Food is so flavoursome. Service was..."

Roimata Edwards

"We were heading down further to hurstmere road to another restaurant but stumbled upon nanam from outside and it looked interesting so we decided to..."

Richie Chewy

"I came here with family after realising they relocated to Takapuna. My goodness if I could score higher I would.Beautiful space with..."

Happy Eater

"We loved this restaurant when it was in Royal Oak, so had to try it again and support them in the new Takapuna site. They are super friendly here and..."

Logan

"My husbandThomas Shi took me here for my birthday dinner❤❤ The staff are all helpful and friendly. I love the taste of their lemongrass wagyu..."

❤️Irene

"I feel quite lucky that I’m spoilt for choice for places to eat in my neighbourhood. The latest exciting place that opened in Takapuna is Nanam..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Our table of four were well taken care of by the friendly staff. All the dishes were well thought out and on the generous side. Great wine list with..."

Hungusmcfatty

"What a fantastic restaurant with lovely decor, excellent food and outstanding service. We had a large group and were given a private dining room that..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"Nice ambience, great service.Everything was so delicious- from the croqueta (lamb adobo), clams, crispy pork and its zingy dip, octopus in ink...."

TonyF3

"We only had dessert here but all i can say is ... WOOOOOOW! LOVED the desserts + the service (service was friendly + quick, decor is really..."

Helen I.

"Update August 2018:We went back with my partners family and were equally as delighted. The dishes lived up to our memories and it was again one..."

Sian

"Tired of cafe food in Takapuna? Perfect place for people craving for something different. Filipino food like no other. The atmosphere has strong..."

Airini

"Incredibly tasty dishes that are inspired by Filipino cuisine. More than that, I feel like they really bring out the tastes of the culture for others..."

Jen C

"I wish we had discovered this place sooner. Nanam is incredible and will quickly become our go to date night spot. The food was absolutely divine,..."

Sarah Flynn

"Nanam is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I'm sure I reviewed this place before but here we go again. Every time we come to Nanam, for a birthday..."

Jesse Tio

"Went here at Nanam had some non pinoy with me and what a delight . Great execution and too be honest, price is cheap for the quality you get fresh..."

Ardine Musni

"Quite a unique experience. This place serves up modernized Filipino food. Not sure if they are better than the original Filipino dishes but they were..."

Johnny Pham

"Nanam has always been an institution on the Takapuna food scene and for good reasons. The ambience is great, service and cocktails to match and the..."

Amindha Fernando

"This is the best Asian cuisine we have ever seen in Auckland. Everything was just great, I had a farewell dinner with my company’s whole team at..."

Dotty Kwan

"Sarah and I went on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. We have been going to Nanam three - four times a year for a while now. And I have to say our..."

Jason Clough

"Lovely dinner with family and friends! Came to try this place for some Filipino food. It did not fail us. We had a reservation and table all set when..."

Arlene Barraca

"Plates are well presented, tasty food. Friendly and helpful staff. A bit over priced, but worth it. For starters we wanted the grilled octopus and..."

Bruna Pereira

"Fantastic service in a designer space, I love the baskets above the counter! We ordered some Tapas for our table and they were all delicious. My..."

Jane Bennett

"First time coming to this restaurant. It is not exactly authentic pinoy style food but is more fusion with western. Out of the dishes I ordered I..."

Andy Huang

"the photo doesn’t give justice as they have a yellow light but I love ambiance of this resto and the homeeeey feels. Will definitely come back for..."

Nice M

"I've never eaten something so good! It's Filipino food to the next level! We got the Chef's recommendation. We're surprised there was no rice but it..."

Stella Grace Go

"Custard tarts in ube and coconut options. The BEST thing ever! Slightly larger than your average custard tart. The flaky pastry tended to the soft..."

Dewi Knappstein

"Came here a few weeks ago with my partner, we tried a few tapas such as: Lamb "Adobo" Croquetas; so earthy and warm! Give them a go even if you are a..."

Joaquin Frutos

"Great ambiance, staff was helpful & informative. A surprising touch of loincloth were on every chair. Sinigang and Wagyu Longganisa were our..."

Katrina S.

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"One of the best coffee speciality shops on the North Shore of Auckland. The staff are friendly and the coffee was delicious! Atmosphere is..."

Ju W

"Fantastic coffee with fantastic staff. We wandered past and were drawn to the modern industrial vibe. A big roaster In the centre of the cafe tells..."

Jerry Wong

"Probably the only coffee shop in Takapuna Central to serve pour over coffee and have different bean selections. A godsend from all the espresso based..."

Mike C

"Probably one of the best coffee shops in Auckland. Great beans and coffee, amazing atmosphere with very friendly staff and minimalistic interior...."

Andrew Klevtsov

"Excellent coffee with unique shop layout, friendly services and highly recommended for a visit. Parking outside can be an issue if you don't work..."

J H

"Honestly can't say much about the coffee shop on itself as I never have had coffee there. But, the atmosphere is really nice, the service is always..."

Yara Santos

"Great little hidden gem in Takapuna. Coffee is excellent and has good cabinet food options. Easy to miss as it's down a short corridor off the main..."

Hanuman Ho

"OMG this coffee saved my life!! After the first sip I was literally gobsmacked how good it was..."

Brandon Wong

"Coffee tastes delicious and smooth every time. BEST matcha latte’s I’ve ever had (especially iced). Yummy treats too, I can devour their chiffon..."

Ella Wells

"What a hidden gem! Such a cute little coffee shop and roasters with the some of the best coffee in Auckland. Especially loved their espresso ice..."

Louise Fisher

Ramen Lab

"Such quality good, I’ve been back several times to now get my ramen..."

Nick Volkwyn

"Absolutely delicious ramen. Been coming here for ages and I always get number 3 with thick noodles. The broth isn’t too salty but is creamy and..."

Aria

"Beautiful restaurant with a great relaxed atmosphere. Delicious ramen dishes. Had one with broth and one without which was more gravy-like. Highly..."

Josh

"The best so far, love the soup, it’s a bit salty but it’s..."

CK Chan

"Spicy TanTan Ramen FTW, can’t beat..."

Daniel Bundy

"Broth and ramen are excellent. Very satisfying. Chicken Karage is a bit pricey but its certainly one of the best i've had. Coating is light. Six..."

Katie Li

"I had miso ramen and it was quite good . The soup tasted was creamy but a little bit salty for me . The egg was perfect. A busy place but staff was..."

Tian Sweetly

"Best ramen in Auckland!! Will definitely come again!!!!!!! The profile picture of Ramen Lab in zomato looks so bad and cannot reflect how..."

Chak Hin Ho

"Shio ramen + Tamago(Egg)& extra..."

Toshiyukikonishi

"I have been to so many Japanese restaurants in Auckland to get ramen, but i think this place has the most authentic Japanese Ramen. Got a Tonkotsu..."

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"Probably the best ramen you’ll find in Auckland. I went with my family and we ordered the spicy tantan ramen, tonkotsu gyokai shoyu ramen, tonkotsu..."

Sabrina Hea

"My friend and I had Tonkotsu Gyokai Shoyu Ramen and Youzi Ramen.Ramen/noodle is full of noodle flavor if yiu know what I..."

Jessie He

"Get this:Spicy tan-tan ramen with a large serving, very hard noodles (barikata), Stronger soup (koime and tonkotsu base), 2 scoop pork mince..."

Talmo Chingu

"Ramen Lab is one of the closest ramen stores in my area. They're very affordable and because of this, it can get very busy during dinner. The service..."

Louise

"I ordered the Tantan ramen noodle. I ordered with extra noodles, and thank god for that as it would not have filled me up if I didn’t order the..."

G1k

"Best Ramen in Takapuna. Super good services and very nice Ramen. Lots of good choices. Number 1 & 2 Ramen on their menu are highly recommended...."

Becky Kuang

"Delicious noodles with vege options. Our go to for Uber eats and also takeout. Authentic and tasty Japanese noodles. Very flavoursome and always does..."

Em Kay

"It’s been six months since our Japan trip and I am so missing that beautiful country already, the places, the scenery, the people and the food,..."

Ang Sarap

"I think it is safe to say Ramen Lab makes the most authentic Ramen in the city, and it never fails to be what I feel like each week for a dinner out...."

Ben Pogson

"Ordered the miso ramen, the vegetarian ramen and the karaage chicken takeaway. The ramens were both really nice, a bit salty but not overwhelming...."

Fooodie

"Ordered their Tonkotsu Ramen and added extra eggs and corn. The noodles are so fresh and has an amazing texture. The eggs were a little bit too salty..."

Bonnie Hu

"The best ramen I have had in New Zealand, it is seriously Japan standard. They are friendly with quick service, plus cheap lunch deals. Super happy I..."

Food2belly

"Love the thin ramen noodles. Variety of ramen soup choices. The interior decor looks awesome. It was good that they provide some parking spots...."

Pukeko

"I used to not like ramen but the Ramen Lab changed my view about this dish. Firm noodles, flavourful soup, friendly staff (we just had a little..."

Helenedonn

"5 Stars for really delicious gluten free options!! This place also has one of the softest chashu (pork) in ramen so definitely worth getting extra if..."

TJ Laurino

"Instant booking comfirmation, friendly service even tho they were very busy.I even saw an arrogant lady just walk in and demand a table. The..."

Max

"Personally I haven’t had too much ramen so I won’t go into detail about the ramen. (Sadly my ramen count is probably still in the twenties) This..."

Lance Law

"I had been craving tsukemen (つけ麺) (dipping ramen noodles) for the past week after some of my favourite youtubers introduced a great tsukemen..."

Vivian C

"Wonderful! I'd never tried Ramen before and this was a good introduction. Lots of choice on the menu which is great and service was polite..."

Imogen Trupinic

"Food: 4Service: 5Interior: 3We stumbled on this place after driving around takapuna for dinner, then noticed this store was..."

Christine Lee

"Best ramen I’ve ever had, and such lovely service! Ambience was lovely, staff were great, food came out fast and was DELICIOUS! Will be back for..."

Nika Marett

"Best ramen in auckland. Only a couple of vegetarian options but it's soooo good. The broth is thick and flavoursome and they are generous with the..."

Veggie Delights

"Watching Asian couples on awkward first dates here where they slurp their ramen and try and think of things to say is an easy 8/10 would definitely..."

Matthew Yang

"This small restaurant is the best ramen spot in Auckland. I tried ramen in many places around and this little restaurant would beat the..."

Joey

"Went here with my friend as soon as it opened (11:30am) and didn't have to wait long for our food. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen, wich tasted pretty..."

Foodiechica

"Went here during a Saturday night and got busy fairly quickly. Luckily we ordered before it got super busy so the food didn’t take too..."

Aleana Fernando

"Ordered Tonkatsu and Rich Miso and it satisfied my cravings. Taste and value for $ 👍👏Karaage chicken is good but tasted better on other..."

Maverick

"Visited Ramen Lab on a rainy day! Perfect weather for a perfect bowl of noodle! It was when they first opened so was little short staff, and food..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Googled the best ramen restaurant n this Ramen Lab was on the list:) omg. I love it:) i have tried 3 different things and i love the clear (?)soup..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Ramen Lab is always one of my favourites for lunch during workdays. Quality tasting ramen, convenient location, friendly staff. Always satisfies my..."

Emily Ng

"Great tasting ramen under the tallest building in Takapuna. Took them only 3 minutes to prepare! Absolutely amazing! Will definitely be..."

Tony Ma

"I wouldn’t say it’s the best but surely close enough. The ramen is silky and the soup slurpy. It has everything you look for in a Japanese..."

Jonathan Bangera

"Very quiet on a Wednesday lunchtime. Only two staff on duty and on arrival both were back in the kitchen, meaning we had a awkward wait for a few..."

Paul O

"My boyfriend claims that Ramen Lab makes the “best fried chicken in New Zealand”. Not much of a fried chicken fan myself, but I must say that the..."

Real Slug

"Really good food, really great atmosphere, good price :) however, real weird layout of payment and booking situation, and service is moderate. When..."

Foodieee

"Lunched here several times, and my absolutely favourite is the Shoyu ramen!Generous servings, delicious soup. . A great way to satisfy your..."

Kelly

"Good wholesome Ramen!! Great place to introduce new tastebuds to the world of ramen and creamy rich ramen soup bases. Simple menu, and great to..."

Julhuy

"Great experience! Came for lunch on a weekday and although it wasn’t too busy there was a decent amount of people there which is always a good..."

Bella Qian

"Stopped by for lunch and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a bit hard to find since it was a bit away from the road.The menu had quite a..."

Benedict Uy

"The ramen we had was really good. Forgot the names but it was the 1st and 2nd item on the menu. Also tried the karaage chicken which was also good...."

Louie Faundo

"great ramen place !! a bit pricey and not much toppings at all but definitely DELICIOUS ! i asked for extra hot for a spicy ramen and i did get EXTRA..."

Rud Ster

"Amazing soup, great noodles, ok topping. the topping is yum but very little, only one piece of pork, half of an egg, one slice of naruto... Recommend..."

Ying Miao

"Had gyokai shoyu ramen double size and it was really nice! I loved the egg in there :) the waiter was friendly and professional. Highly..."

Arnold Smith

"My friend strongly recommended me to this place so I came and ate. The Tonkotsu Ramen I had here was better than the ones I had in Japan. There were..."

Lucas

"I don't eat pork, so going to a ramen place is kind of pointless - not in this case. I ordered the vegetarian ramen with a half serve of chicken..."

Deena

"Great ramen. One of the best ramen restaurant in Auckland. Tonkotsu and syo-yu ramen are the best choice. It's worth a try if you haven't been there..."

Benjamin Daisuke Hirata

"Rich and tasty broth that is not too salty (no obvious msg). Ordered the Tonkotsu Gyokai Shoyu Ramen with a distinct fish base and came with lots of..."

Leenix

"Very good food but a bit slow. Perhaps just because it was busy. I order a Tan tan ramen and it was by far one of the best I've had in New Zealand so..."

Max Choi

"Huge fan of this place been here a few times and its never disappointed. From shoyu to tonkotsu to the tan tan ramen it's all been delishious!..."

Greg Brown

"Really nice and cosy, and the only ramen joint in takapuna. A welcomed addition. They have probably the best broth in Auckland and the egg is perfect..."

Jc

"Finally a ramen joint in Takapuna, been waiting for something like this in ages. Huge piping hot bowl of ramen and that broth is just amazing. The..."

Jovs

"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Small but mighty.These ramens are packed with flavours, the..."

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"Nice place to come to whenever you're craving a bowl of delicious ramen, taste is authentic and reminds me of the wonderful time I had travelling to..."

Blackpearl

"If you are looking for a good Ramen place, you can consider this place. Its a small shop located in Takapuna. Had Spicy Tantan ramen and shoyu ramen...."

AA

"Came here for dinner, was quite busy and a reasonable waiting time for our meal to come out. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen, karaage, and..."

Angelina Stefani

"Good, authentic Japanese ramen (despite what some reviewers who clearly don't know Japanese ramen think). Broth is excellent - really flavorful and..."

Austen Ganley

"Came here and ordered the tonkotsu ramen and miso ramen. Both were nice but on the pricey side as the portions were quite small. The soup was well..."

Ian

"Absolutely delicious tonkotsu ramen for the very reasonable price of $12 including seaweed slices, spring onion and chashu pork atop the noodles -..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"If you're after a warm potent Japanese ramen broth, please don't look any further.. Ramen Lab us your answer.Broth was superb, noodles -..."

Jade Lim

"Tried this restaurant based on the Zomato review and it didn't disappoint. The place is small, but nice and simple. The customer service were good..."

James

"Great Ramen. The free range ethos is very welcome to any ethical noodle fan. The pork broth is so tasty, thick, moorish and with a depth of flavour..."

Deb Ross

"Good noodle！ tasty food! The soup in the noodle is great! Noodle is delicious! ..."

Matt Wang

"Best Tonkatsu ramen in town. The broth is superb, absolutely fully of rich texture and flavour of pork bone. The texture is creamy and full blast of..."

Jayden Kua

"Admittedly I haven't had ramen before trying it here, but here seems to be the only place to go. It's a cosy little restaurant hidden away in..."

BS

"Nice to see a ramen place in takapuna.Had a high hope after seeing positive reviews. Ordered tatan noodles for $16. The taste was pretty..."

Daniel Kim

"Not a big ramen place but very clean and ordered. Operated by Japanese, great service (but a pretty and polite Japanese girl). Not a long list of..."

Tanz

"No nonsense ramen. I've eaten at other Japanese lunch bars but they do not even compare to the taste of the fuller smoother flavor of the pork bone..."

John Biggs

"This is the best ramen restaurant in New Zealand!They do not have many choices in their menu, but trust me you will go for the same ramen..."

Cindy Ong

"Food here is no less than amazing!Though I've never been to Japan before, I don't think it is possible to cook a better tonkotsu ramen then..."

Diogo Reck

"Takapuna has needed a decent ramen place and here it is. Outstanding. Ramen was wonderful as was the gyoza. Friendly and efficient staff. Highly..."

Tom

"After having countless bowls of delicious ramen in Japan, obviously no ramen place in Auckland would compare. However, I would say that Ramen Lab has..."

Where.iate

"Came here for Ramen on a cold winter night and was not disappointed. The broth was thick, portion was adequate and everything we ordered tasted..."

Sabrina Chae

"Ramen is like a Burger. The individual pieces that make up a Burger are bland on their own, but when combined, can make a variety of personalised..."

Medium_Rare

"My friend recommended this ramen place to me and I am hooked! We ordered the Tsukemen and gyoza. It was my first time trying Tsukemen and I really..."

Fiona Ong

"This place is easily the best ramen place in Auckland. Very rich and flavoursome broths. For thick broths I recommend the Miso and Tantan flavours...."

Zach Je Yon Lum

"Great service, very friendly staff. Had the tonkatsu on my first visit, liked it so decided to come back again. Had the yuzu shio ramen, very..."

Hannah Chiam

"Never had such a nice ramen in Auckland until came to here. Ordered Tonkotsu, which is ramen in white, milky, pork based soup, was dished up nicely..."

Cotom

"This is a really great place!A hidden gem in Takapuna, if you haven't tried ramen before it will get you hooked! Be sure to try and you will not..."

Charlotte Ellen Bradburn

"If you like ramen, make this your next stop. If you are interested in trying Tsukemen (aka 'dipping noodle'), make this your next stop right now...."

Ben Ch

"First customer to arrive, service was quick. Delighted by the karaage and squid tentacles side orders. Then our tasty ramen noodle orders came..."

Butch Jaca Rafols

"Stopped by for lunch and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a bit hard to find since it was a bit away from the road. The menu had quite a few..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious and well presented. The restaurant takes a bit more care with their presentation compare to the other ramen places. The taste is also quite..."

Giang Nguyen

"Another unique place to get your ramen cravings satisfied. All of them looked incredibly tasty. The place itself has got a nice feeling to it. Staff..."

Claudia Vaya

"Great tasting ramen under the tallest building in Takapuna. Took them only 3 minutes to prepare! Absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back for..."

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"Best ramen in the North Shore! Restaurant is modern and clean, not too many tables so the place is cozy. Table service is quick and staff are..."

Jenn Javier

Samantha Chan

"Really nice place. All the staff are very kind. The food is amazing, in special the ramen soup. The place is small but comfortable. 100%..."

William W. Perez Rivero

"Delicious ramen. Went on Saturday evening around 6 pm. Ordered Tantan spicy ramen and karage chicken. Place is pretty small and busy. Great place..."

Johnny Lee

"First time visiting Ramen Lab. Had a good soup based Ramen. Decent soup broth and noodle. Egg was cooked nicely to the right level. Pork was yummy...."

Dean Ching Yee

So French

"Hands down this place is the best French bakery I've been to in NZ & Aus. Their croissants and sourdough reminds me of ones I tried in Paris. One..."

Daniel Kim

"Although visiting this cafe was an accident, it is a luck, too! Had breakfast with family on weekend morning, the small busy French cafe at takapuna..."

Lee Vicky

"So French cafe is super damn cute girl!! Been here a couple times for a crepe or a coffee and it's always been fairly impressive. The crepes are so..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Fantastic tasting crepes, I got the salmon one and it was very very filling but I got through it cause it just tasted so damn good! Had great service..."

Crackerjacker

"I get really excited when I see sweet tasty treats! These mouthful size delicacies are fun to eat too!But 2 get 1 free is great..."

Tony Ma

"new French cafe based at takapuna. very yummy desserts, not too sweet which is really good. And they are on a buy 2 get one free special at the..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Was literally looking for somewhere to have a coffee and had passed by last week so decided to drop in. I guess with half of Auckland away, it was..."

Mary Underwood

"We had such a fabulous evening from the moment we walked in. We were greeted by the genuinely French waiter, and really enjoyed our French gourmet..."

Jo Foodie

"Fine French dinning in the heart of Takapuna. So French epitomises what every cafe/restaurant in the world should strive for: Service comes before..."

Warren

"Just discovered that this cute little cafe has opened up in Takapuna. The bacon and egg quiche was very good, soft and creamy 💦💦 The..."

Real Slug

"Really loved this place. Food was fantastic, had the chicken crepe and the lemon drink. The owners are so lovely and very welcoming. Will definitely..."

Gabrielle Williams

"Cute cafe with superb patisserie. Great coffee too which is a plus. Sat outside on the lovely tables. if you are around Takapuna and feel like real..."

Jessica Hilliar - Fromjess2you

"We had an amazing Sunday breakfast at So French. Highly recommending the ham and cheese crepes. Three cheese was also delicious. I liked che banana..."

Anna S

"Really good Coffee! I had a Flat white. The wait staff was very well mannered and had great customer service skills! Would go again and would highly..."

Sachindri Rana

"Fantastic food and staff, every meal is made from scratch with love. It's an open kitchen where you can see them cut each tomato slice, make every..."

L

"It is a great place to have your breakfast on weekends. A bunch of nice people, great services, great food, especially almond croissants (you must..."

Sammi Pan

"Beautiful food and staff are friendly and helpful. I hope to try the dinner menu sometime..."

Michaela Sim

"Found this lovely cafe, been back twice, great service both times and coffee and their salmon break fast sandwich is..."

Win L

"Nice coffee, really nice galettes and awesome sandwiches too. Plus the staff are..."

Ashley Watson

"Another of my favorite coffee place their coffee is good and the pastries are..."

Vanessa Bousquet

"Good ambience, nice food, friendly service. Some nice takeaway sandwich..."

Simon Upton (Simon G Upton)

"Excellent food and great service. Thank..."

Sue Mansour

"Awesome Croque..."

Georgia Moran

"The food was delicious!..."

Catherine Grace

"Love this place everytime,..."

Nathan Malmo

"Tre..."

Cees van Heemert

Wayne Hughes

Vincent Roodt

bjeansnz

Joe's Eatery

Twisted Eggs Benedict

Buckwheat & Ricotta Pancakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"I don't just go to a cafe for great coffee, I go for a wonderful experience.Joe's Eatery in my opinion ticks all the boxes.A..."

Lawrence Lugg

"This place is literally unbeatable! The best breakfast and coffee in Auckland by a million miles!! I could never eat anywhere else after going..."

Storm Roberts

"Delicious food reasonably price. The owner Joe is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. We ordered fish and chips and bruschetta and by far..."

Sakshi Sachdeva

"lovely cozy atmosphere with super reasonable prices, lovely variety of food and excellent coffee. full menu available during level 3 lockdown!..."

Lauren Adams

"Very nice and cozy cafe. The pork belly did not tend to be too fatty and tend to be chewy with sweet potato mashes as sauce. Seasoning is..."

Jenny.cy

"Cute and tidy little premises at a very nice location in Takapuna. Joe was very engaged and interacted well with customers. It was a unique menu..."

Rohan

"Friendly host, happy to help with wine choices and well matched with the food. The samosas were great tasting and light..."

Lynne Lodge

"Ordered lamb burger and creamy mushroom. Lamb patty was flavoursome and chips were of high standard. Creamy mushroom came with two large eggs too..."

Bibina

"Fantastic food and service. Loved that the menu has a twist and isn't your stock standard breakfast. The Paratha was delicious, fresh and..."

Rebecca Victoria Miller

"The food and service were both excellent! Would highly recommend if you want a good..."

Jono Choi

"Friendly staff and outstanding service! ✨Thank you for the lunch we had there, as I would recommend to come again with my more other friends...."

BL AC

"Nice little spot in Takapuna. Good coffee. Food was a bit..."

Jamie Philipp

"I had a really pleasant experience with my partner at Joe's Eatery.The staff here are so nice and welcoming. I got the $18.00 chicken..."

Derik Liebenberg

"What a beautiful place. Just the right mix of ambience, friendly staff, interesting menu and excellent wines and craft beers. A definite return and..."

Elizabeth Gakhar

"Lovely Staff and fantastic food. Best scrambled eggs I've eaten, we all loved our meals. Thank you..."

Star Blue

"On a lovely sunny Sunday we went to a recent addition to the great array of cafes and restaurants in central Takapuna - Joes Cafe. We had read many..."

Lochbuie

"What a lovely gem of a place in Takapuna. Walking into Joe's Eatery is like stepping into a warm, friendly home. The staff are so welcoming and the..."

Roanne Ward

"Friendly staffs and great chef. They come and asked about our food and all the requests were met. We even received a complementary espresso brownie,..."

Alice

"$19 for four pieces of a pork belly dish...however cabinet food are well priced. Friendly and open minded owner, will try other food next time. Thank..."

@C

"Fabulous! Amazing service and delicious food all round. I had the pasta which was better than I've had at most Italian restaurants and was made..."

Christine Anna

"Ordered egg bene on Naan with bacon, had no idea that it can be on Naan, the taste was really good. However for a person like me the portion was..."

Kushant Mansukhani

"I came to Jo’s eatery with my partner and small dog and we were greeted with a huge smile from Jo! Amazing coffee, best in Takapuna for sure!! We..."

Jazzy Axton

"Checking out the new opening cafe in Takapuna!Good vibes and feel just like home!I've had granola, half size of pumpkin and turmeric soup..."

Orawan Manasombun

"Joe's Eatery has it all, serves delicious breakfast and lunch it also has a licenced bar for those who wish to skip midday coffeeA must try..."

Godfrey Bent

"Fantastic, tasty food at very reasonable prices. The owner Joe is very friendly and accommodating, and they open in the evenings too, very handy to..."

Selvi Indran

"As soon as you enter this cosy eatery you feel warm and welcome. The coffees made by K are outstanding, definitely best coffee in the area. Their..."

Daniela Elbehairy

"Really great food. Nice choice of tea and hubby said coffee was good too. Good price, good service and a lovely fit out. Will definitely be back...."

Sinead

"Great food, great service, great ambience. Will definitely be back. Cozy on a rainy day but also gets the sun in the afternoons - and it’s open..."

Judie

"I popped into Joes Eatery for the first time the other day. It was a very warm and welcoming environment. With very friendly smiley staff.I..."

Maurice Laporte

"We had been to Joe's on Sunday for breakfast. There is a warm homely feel to the cafe, and friendly service. Had a short chat with their manager..."

LA

"I enjoyed lunch last weekend at Joes Eatery. The place has a lovely relaxing vibe, delicious food and great service. Excellent for a meal or just for..."

Renee Johansen

"Wonderful atmosphere with staff that seemed to really care. Best coffee art I’ve seen for a while and fast service for the quality of food gotten...."

Tegan Walsh

"If you’re in Takapuna and searching for a delicious meal, make your life easier and head straight to Joe’s Eatery. The ingredients are fresh and..."

Ken C

"What an amazing place. Not large but exquisite. The food is varied and delicious. The drinks menu is also eclectic. The host Joe, is so welcoming..."

YING FANG

"What a fabulous Bistro just by the beach in Takapuna. Joe is the perfect host, pleasant, and very engaging. The food is fabulous. I loved my..."

Meera Isaac

"I don't just go to a cafe for great coffee, I go for a wonderful experience. Joe's Eatery in my opinion ticks all the boxes. A place away from..."

Lawrence Lugg

"An amazing spot to grab a bite, relax and have a checky drink. Joe is friendly, personable and very clearly loves his establishment. Gave me a..."

Lisa Bell

"5 of us went here for early Mother's Day lunch. The booking was easy to make and they do suggest, as they are a small cafe to make your food and..."

Suna Stirk

"Very calm atmosphere, very friendly staff, good foods, coffee, liquor. Joe listens to my taste and chooses the best drink. Thank you for every single..."

Romi

"It’s lovely here! Incredible service. Delicious food. Possibly the nicest gin and tonic I’ve ever had (and I seem to have had quite a few over..."

Heather Baker

"I had a really pleasant experience with my partner at Joe's Eatery. The staff here are so nice and welcoming. I got the $18.00 chicken sandwich and..."

Derik

Cafe Mimosa

Muffins and Oat Matcha Latte

Sesame Broth Ramen

Coconut Mango Panna

Vegan Gingerbread Waffles

Eggs Benedict with Vegan Hollandaise

Tofu Scramble Half Portion

Wheelchair Accessible

"Mimosa is a really cozy cafe to visit on your weekends. The environment is warm and relaxed which was a perfect spot on the windy Saturday I..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"With homework on my mind and on the verge of sickness, I went to Mimosa. I ordered a turmeric latte and was very surprised at how tasty this was. I..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"Cosy and friendly cafe, tasty sourdough toast and hardworking but relaxed staff, and very nice. Chill atmosphere and great coffee too, could become a..."

Brandon Brooks

"On the menu, a rendition of a Japanese style curry using a combination of fresh root vegetables and brown rice that elevates you and leaves you..."

Pulp Culture

"Calming atmosphere and great use of recycled retro furniture. The staff were polite and friendly. The menu had an authentic Japanese home-cooked feel..."

Holly Picot

"Such a great experience at Mimosa yesterday. My partner and I popped in for brunch and ordered the coconut waffles and eggs benny. His eggs were..."

Caitlin Elise

"Chose Mimosa for a birthday brunch with Mom and brother. We all raved about the food. We had the pancakes, muesli and smashed avocado all of which..."

Deva Britow

"Love the private, cosy outdoor area out the back - perfect for a peaceful lunch or for reading! I enjoyed their lychee & coconut panna cotta with..."

Sophia

"Love the food here! I love it even more that it’s Japanese fusion cause I love Japanese food! The staff are very nice too. Quite a small cafe but..."

Ieseon

"Interesting experience. I have never enjoyed vegan food in my life, but Mimosa was the place to change my point of view, Vegas do actually have a..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"The food is so healthy, presented beautifully and is always satisfying here. I also love the cabinet food options which are special to have for a..."

Mya S

"The store is really cute, i ordered a matcha latte it came fast but it was not as hot as i expected. Anyhow, I still recommend it its a perfect place..."

Jenny Aquino

"Nice brunch at the cafe. Food are very fresh. As a Vegetarian Cafe, it tastes quite good. Forgot to take photo for the Japanese tea. It is quite..."

Pyjlover

"Immaculate nutritious food always served with stunning presentation. Everything I have tried has been delicious. Friendly staff. Always excited to..."

Ryder

"The food was really good, the presentation of the food was amazing too. The staff there were really nice, but just a little pricey for me :). ..."

Sharon Ngai

"Mimosa is a great spot for vegetarian and vegan options. All the cabinet treats look amazing. The snickers bar and bliss balls are delicious. I️..."

Carissa Vittese

"Very friendly staff and lovely owner who believes in eating healthy, organic and fresh produce. Very flexible and adjusts to all types of..."

Viyola Dsouza

"Literally come here all the time as I work in Takapuna area. Tried the porridge for the first time today and it’s so yummy. The staff are always..."

Jessica Marson

"Lovely little family café which makes vegan food taste almost "normal". Great smoothies, food, snacks and service for a really good and affordable..."

Dini

"Mimosa is a real gem for those that are vegetarian and vegan. We stopped here for brunch on Sunday and enjoyed the food and hot beverages. The café..."

HJ

"Super yummy and perfect portion sizing. Only thing to complain about is the pricing, side of avo was toooo expensive and smoothie was slightly..."

Jess

"Definitely one of my favourite cafes! Red velvet waffles were outstanding as well as the coffee. Staff are friendly and I love their outdoor seating..."

Alice

"Loved this place and wish I'd found it sooner! Really lovely food, best presentation too. Loved the outdoor seating too. Their cabinet treats are to..."

Hazel.crook

"Love this cafe very much! So many vegetarian/vegan options that are extremely delicious! They have all kinds of meals, treats/sweets, smoothies and..."

Keeley Watson 💌

"Service- sensational. Attentive and friendly staff. Food- delicious Highly recommend the shakshuka (see picture- they served it with 2..."

Julia

"Mimosa is a hidden gem in Takapuna. Usually cosy and bustling, we were surprised to find it relatively quiet at lunchtime. Service was quick. We..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"I have been trying to find good matcha lattes around Auckland, in particular the North shore. Mimosa definitely delivered one of the better lattes...."

Bridie O'Malley

"First time to mimosa this morning Ordered the green cold pressed juice - I wasn't a fan it was a bit grassy tasting for me The pea..."

Ariane Nuttall

"Had a very tasty açaí bowl on Sunday for Mother's Day. My mum got given a little vegan bounty bar courtesy of the cafe which was a very nice..."

Britley Bennett

"Absolutely love this place! It's got to be the best place in Auckland for vegan breakfasts. Lots of sweet and savoury healthy breakfast and lunch..."

Jordyn Witika

"Love it! Gonna try the veggie big breakfast and Curry rice next time❤️Absolutely my type of cafe. Today we try the orange cake, strawberry..."

❤️Irene

"I love this place I go there everyday for my coffee and the muffins are delicious. Staff are so friendly and always remember my order. Highly..."

Mya Saffer

"Came here once, the food is super duper healthy but all honesty I think the only popular dish is the smoothie bowl. I ordered mushrooms on toast and..."

Jazmin Lee

"Went here for lunch today; I ordered the Mimosa Power Bowl. I was a little disappointed with the meal, it felt on the small side for $15 and there..."

Saskia Kiefte

"Such a cute little cafe tucked away on Lake Rd. The menu is small but offers a lovely variety of sweet and savoury. The acai bowl is one of the best..."

Eden Wood

"Just came back to re-write this review. I have been a few times before and had smaller snacks and afternoon tea, I loved it, but couldn't give a full..."

Sam L

"Have been dining here off and on, for over a year now. Definitely one of the most consistent cafes on the North Shore. Have never left disappointed,..."

Nathan Alloway

"My sister has a dairy intolerance so we ended up at Mimosa so she could have something that wasn't eggs on toast. Good god there are so many options..."

Nikki Lockwood

"Wonderful service, the staff were really friendly. Excellent vegan and vegetarian food. The service was so fast! I had the vegan, gluten free..."

Imogen Constantine

"Nice cosy place to relax. I am not practicing raw/clean eating per se but I do enjoy the desserts (and coffee!!) here. Very clean and easy on the..."

Casslyn Tee

"Mimosa is one of my favourite lunch spots on Takapuna just because the food and coffee seems to be consistently good. Menu picks : Cacao..."

Michael

"Fresh healthy and delicious. The crispy tofu looks amazing. Although their portion was a bit small for the hungry boys! Really cute outdoor seatings..."

Anh Doe

"Cute little cafe tucked away in Takapuna. Lots of organic treats! Small but quiet cafe on a Friday morning. I ordered the acai bowl which was amazing..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"Warm welcome from their owner all the time. Service is great! Food-wise, I like their soba (Japanese cold noodles) that is mixed with fresh..."

Lmrliu74

"Little nice café with a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The coffee was really good and the menu selection will please even the most difficult vegans...."

Pietro

"Since I heard so many good things about this place I finally had the chance to come around and check out what they have to offer. I had the Mimosa..."

Kristi Vermes

"Small cafe tucked away in takapuna With very healthy choices and a cute interior filled with vintage accessories will revisit !Had their..."

Thegreeats

"such a lovely cafe! friendly staff and great healthy food :) got the raw beetroot salad and a coffee, both were great! will definitely be coming back..."

Isabella

"Great almond milk coffee! Always yummy. The raw toffee pop is delicious! Great meals to get takeaway with a nice small option range. Smoothies are..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"I really like this cute little cafe. The decor is nice and quirky. The service is great too. They have a good selection of healthy meals and also..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Quaint little spot in Takapuna for a coffee and sweet treat! Reasonably busy little nook tucked away with quirky lighting and design! Strong coffee..."

Jaffa

"Officially my favourite Cafe😍 The service is so kind and very friendly. The food is amazing and can't wait to try the whole entire menu! Would..."

Livi Baker

"Love this cafe. Really friendly. Good food and great atmosphere. Their desserts are fantastic. I was so happy they offered another type of non-dairy..."

Sophia

"went to mimosa for lunch and it was a cute little cafe! Nice and warm in there too. Decided to get the avocado, haloumi and beetroot relish sandwich..."

Zoe Eleanor Jennings

"Mimosa is an absolute gem of a cafe, located conveniently close to Takapuna Beach making it the perfect place to head to as the weather warms up. I..."

Ashlee Adams

"A delightful whole foods cafe in Takapuna with a bright and airy back patio. The food, service, and decor is adorable and will please just about..."

Hungusmcfatty

"One of the nicest and cosiest places in Takapuna. Everything is very nice. Prices are good, especially counting that raw/vegan food is usually..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Gorgeous little cafe. Has a lovely atmosphere, I absolutely love the funky, mismatched decor. The food was absolutely delicious! Only confusion was..."

Veganista

"The formulae for a good cafe is simple and so few get it right. These guys have, There service does not leave you waiting at your table for your..."

David Boshier

"Mimosa is a genus of, say 400 species of herbs and shrubs... Serving only organic and fairtrade ingredients (and now totally vegan), there was..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"I visit Mimosa most days, for a soy latte and a blueberry muffin. The staff are always friendly, the coffee and muffin are always nice too. It's a..."

Lena Duffin

"Its a very nice, well decorated cafe. Food if wonderful and yum. Very easily located and near to the Takapuna beach. I went with my bf and We enjoyed..."

Dulcie Raphielle Tan

"This is the 3rd time I have been here, the atmosphere of Mimosa is so lovely and warm, as are the staff. I have nothing but praise for this quaint..."

Nicole

"I've only been once so far but loved it. Got the great package of a coffee (Mocchachino) and a muffin for only $6.50. The banana chocolate muffin was..."

Juku

"I find myself coming back to Mimosa more and more now, but how could i not? Charming and quirky interiors are a wonderful addition by their..."

Fridayu

"I think this place is sooo cute. A little too small if you're going in a huge crowd. They have a big table out front that makes you feel right at..."

Peifen Chua

"We ordered the Mimosa Bowl ($13) - which had a range of ingredients including brown rice, avocado, white beans, and some sour cream. A very light and..."

Two Honest Truths

"I was looking for a breakfast cafe that could suit my daughters dietary needs and came across this gem. The eggs were delicious with the sourdough..."

Rachael

"Presentation: 5/5 Timeliness: 4/5 Price: 4/5 I'm a meat eater so it caught me off guard (in a good way) that this place is vegetarian(except eggs..."

Jae Park

"Update Nov 2023: even better options than before. Recently had the smashed avo and tofu, and vegan tofu Benedict, both were delicious. Finished off..."

Nicholas Charlton

"Our favourite spot in Takapuna 🥰 We're still working our way through the menu and have loved everything. My favourite is probably the avocado..."

Jessica-Anne Noble

"Absolutely lovely vegan breakfast. I normally don’t opt for tofu as it’s my least favorite meat alternative but I LOVED it on this toast. It was..."

Trew P

"Delicious breakfast/lunch! Great matcha, coffee and smoothies. The food here is on point, balanced and flavourful. I loved everything we tried which..."

Sophie G

"First place I ate at after moving to NZ and it was lovely. Ramen was fantastic, atmosphere was quaint and we were treated with respect. Great for..."

Taylor Gridley

"A very cozy vegetarian restaurant. The service was friendly, the coffee was great, and I tried almost everything on their menu and I was very..."

jin jeremy

"We had a great Sunday brunch here! We had lattes (one regular latte and a matcha latte) and the eggs Benedict with Beetroot Hollandaise sauce...."

Mark Pitts

"Great vegan cream soup and the sourdough that came with it was the best I’ve had, highly recommend. Their matcha latte was very natural and not too..."

Isabella_7

"Staff were warm and friendly. When we arrived it was very busy however seemed slightly understaffed. The food wait was around 30mins, we thought that..."

Bianca T

"Wanted to go somewhere different so I chose Mimosa, when we walked in there was appetizing food in the cabinet. I ordered again bowl and my husband..."

Liz Rouse

"If you like vegan or vegetarian dishes, this is the place. There are a good options of vegan food. However we didn’t try the food only because we..."

Maggie Chen

"Just the way I like my cafe - great design, healthy, tons of vegan options, everything is tasty and is prepared on the spot. The bowls are especially..."

Koby Ofek

"I’m not Vegan but this restaurant populated when I performed a search for grain free items. I was pleasantly surprised. It was an interesting..."

Cassie R

"Absolutely the best vegan ramen I've ever tasted! Really delicious raw, vegan and gluten free treats at the counter too. Good music, nice positive..."

Travis Nobles

"Really great little Cafe. Tasty food and a real treat for vegans having many different options to pick..."

Janine Walker

Tokyo Bay

88/100 (2328 ratings)

Sashimi Starter Plates

Sushi Sashimi and Nigiri

Sushi & Sashimi Starter

Blue Water Dinner Box

Duck

Gyoza

Wagyu Beef Scotch Yakiniku

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place!! Can't rate it highly enough. Beautiful friendly staff and absolutely wonderful food!! A+! A definite MUST !! They accommodated all..."

Bianca Ravelich

"It was wonderful experience with beautiful view, fresh sashimi and sushi! Perfect place to have authentic japanese food and good atmosphere. I..."

Mie Asaka

"Great meal and wonderful service. Highly..."

Justine Cormack

"Delicious, good service, great atmosphere. My fave Japanese spot on the shore..."

Kristine Green

"Being well travelled throughout Japan over 12 years I must say that being a Takapuna resident and business person, it's about time we had such a..."

Jody Simmons

"I was here last night with my son (ironman!) and he was in one of his 'difficult' moods. The waitress was so kind + and took the time to talk to him..."

Faith Robertson

"This place is become my favourite restaurant forever! Excellent food! Love it so muchhhhhh..."

Peeranoot Tuitemwong

"Great service, quick to bring the food out, amazing fresh..."

Leanne Louise Tesoriero

"Fantastic Food and Service. My favourite place to..."

Amaze

"Staff was very friendly and helpful, super engaging as soon as we walked through the door. The atmosphere was great and felt very modern and chic...."

Sam

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Love their black asahi..."

Dev Choudhury

"Love this place. Amazing food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Came here for New Years and ordered the eggplant miso, tempura prawns, beef..."

Crystal Fell

"Good portions sizes for the prices was very satisfied after my..."

Patrick Oei

"Tokyo Bay.. located right on Takapuna beach front. Great views, great food! The sushi rolls definitely worth the $16, made to order, so light and..."

Jade

"Amazing food, amazing service, great atmosphere. Every time we go for lunch or dinner it's always amazing. Staff are great and it is so nice to know..."

Paulette

"Came here for a quick drink on a Saturday evening. We got a table just facing the beach so it was bery bery romantic haha Beef tataki and..."

Jonathan Chau

"Food and services are good, stunning view and location, cozy and beautiful interior design. However the sashimi were not really fresh as we expected...."

Tom Lê

"Right in front of takapuna beach with a stunning view of rangitoto.Friendly staff and offers a variety of sake and alcohol, the dishes are well..."

Rex Chen

"Nice location with beautiful views. Very popular Japanese in Takapuna. A booking in advance is a must. Lots of Bento choices. A little pricy, but..."

Becky Kuang

"Great Japanese food on the shore and one of the best I have found so far. They do an awesome Teriyaki chicken and the Miso grilled eggplant and..."

Scott Lawson

"One of the best countries I ever visited was Japan, I will definitely come back their multiple times without getting tired of what I will be seeing...."

Ang Sarap

"Came here with my family and our close family friends for lunch one day, even though i’m a really picky eater I did find something on the menu and..."

Yana Petrenko

"Came in for lunch on Anzac day and there was no surchage but I'm pretty sure most of the places were doing that. Between all the restaurants in..."

Karina

"Had dinner here, very fresh and modern decoration, friendly staff and absolutely delicious food. All the plates that we got were very beautifully..."

Cunha.o.leo

"Modern decor, excellent service, really good view by the beach and really delicious food, meats are cooked perfectly. Will definitely come..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really good service, lovely location and restaurant. Enjoyed the meal box option which is great value and enough food. Otherwise the menu seems..."

Cherie

"Tokyo has great service and delicious food! Highly recommend the teriyaki Lamb skewers and prawns. Fabulous location, right be the beach also..."

Lou-Ellen Bestwick

"The destination place for a fancy Japanese style dinner on the waterfront.The ambience of the place is so perfect, and the staff aren't..."

KUIDAORE

"I came here with a few friends. The service was great. Food outstanding. Location amazing! I was very impressed with the overall experience, and will..."

Rebecca

"I think it's a good dining experience and a good attitude. It's a great place to go out on a date or party with friends. I like this duck very much...."

Yuki XU

"The restaurant’s beautiful ambiance (modern-japanese design and the fact that Takapuna beach is right infront of you), the polite staff members,..."

Sandi Abaya

"We came here for dinner on a Friday night and ordered the agedashi tofu, soft shell crab, duck and pork belly. The aesthetic of the restaurant..."

Dxlche

"This place deserves 6 out of 5! Just Fabulous! Beautiful location. Very reasonable parking $. Excellent food. And EPIC service. Had the Boss Lunch..."

Amanda Wedden-Gribble

"Beautiful spot in Takapuna, lovely staff and such a big food selection. The food was delicious, some of the best Japanese food I’ve had in a long..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"Overall 4.5/5Food 4/5Atmosphere 4/5Drink 4.5/5Seaview + easy parking at the weekend Great place to have sushi and beer..."

Bella Luv Food

"Came here with my family a while ago! Food were good as well as services! Just need to book in advance as we came without booking and have to wait..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"We chose Tokyo Bay to have a lazy Sunday lunch today. We each ordered a Blue Water bento and a miso glazed eggplant to share. The eggplant was really..."

Annie Ren

"We walked from Milford to Takapuna and found this gem. The layout was thoughtful. The beach facing frontage had room for 3 big Asahi umbrellas which..."

Mei

"Tokyo Bay's reviews have been impressive. We ordered 2 dinner boxes - the blue water & Tokyo Bay tempura, a sushi, sashimi & nigiri platter, pepper..."

STRADS

"Yet again a fantastic experience with both food and atmosphere.This has to be one of our favourite places to dine.Yum bluff oysters, yum..."

Deb Ross

"TLDR: clean place, great food, friendly service! A clean, modern, medium-sized restaurant right beside Takapuna beach so you can enjoy the..."

Real Slug

"tokyo bay had amazing beautiful japanese food. the servings were good and the food placed on the plate was very modern. i enjoyed the ranges of..."

Jessica W

"Great location with view. Plenty of parking. Great customer service and delicious food. Cocktails were average- could be better. Will definitely..."

Beka

"This place has a great fusion Japanese atmosphere. Came here for lunch and order a karaage chicken donburi. On requesting for a low carb meal, the..."

JKG

"Nice restaurant, nice location, nice view, nice food. Little bit pricey. Had dinner box for the grill and blue water @$32 and japanese cocktail candy..."

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"Had a lovely lunch at Tokyo Bay last Saturday when my friend and I tried it for the first time. We were impressed by their high quality food which..."

Raymond Tiong

"I have been there last week. They have awsome view and great service. The meals were well presented. It would be perfect if the seafood were fresher...."

Chenlu Shi

"Yum, yum, yum. Towards bit pricey side for small portion meals. Really enjoyed overall dining experience. Both seafood and meat were cooked..."

Bambi

"My friend and I went to Tokyo bay for late lunch. We enjoyed great view and food so much. Especially wagyu croquettes and fresh sashimi were best!!..."

Risa Sugiyama

"Came here for lunch and ordered their grill bento box, the waiter was kind enough to fulfill my request of substituting lamb with more chicken..."

Blackpearl

"Just a casual dinner with a mate, service is good and the ambience is nice. We had the large sashimi, eggplant miso-yaki, agedashi tofu, beef tataki..."

Jeffie

"Great place with nice beach view and delicious Japanese food and well service. It may need booking in advance when rash hour. Car parking place close..."

Spencer Zhan

"Had another really good night at my new favourite Tokyo Bay. A cool setting with a nice view, and the staff recognised me from the last time we..."

Kelsey Price

"Amazing food, amazing service and absolutely beautiful setting!! The food was fresh and the service was so fast. The restaurant is beautiful and the..."

Karena Letham

"My partner and I came here for date night. We don't usually eat japanese food but were delighted to have stepped out of our comfort zone. The duck..."

Pooja Karan

"Fantastic food and setting! The view is fabulous with seating insided or out on the deck. We have been here for lunch several times and..."

Annemarie M

"Great place to go for lunch and grabbing a bento. Delicious food, great location and ambience. Have some great side dishes as well, including the..."

Itsyum

"The first impression of me with Japan, was the word and vision of real Tokyo Bay in Tokyo. In 2012, my first time visit Japan. Overlooking Japan from..."

Angel Deng Yun

"We booked this restaurant to celebrate a special birthday.We had such an amazing experience. The location with a sea view is Wow. The restaurant..."

Ryoko

"Tokyo Bay is perfectly poised by the waterfront, making the outside tables a beautiful place to eat on a clear summers night. The food is really..."

Sasha McCormick

"Had really lovely time here yesterday. The staff memebers were so kind, explained every dishes and ingredient to us. The presentation of the plates..."

Ayumi Fujita

"We had lunch sunny day. Restaurant is full of people even Monday! It was wonderful experience with beautiful view, fresh sashimi and sushi! Perfect..."

Mie Asaka

"Lovely dining area that has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. We were seated upstairs in the back but it would have been much nicer to sit..."

I_like_pickles

"Dined here for Valentine dinner. We arrived fairly early (6:30) and the place was not packed. However by the time it reached 7ish the whole place was..."

Nathalie

"Very enjoyable dining experience. Great service and atmosphere. Food was delicious with well sized portions. Would recommend to anyone looking for a..."

Azmarah Maniparathy

"Tokyo Bay is a great choice to dine in whenever you're in Takapuna and feeling Japanese.The thing I love the most about this place is a smile...."

Lidiyosha

"Great food in a very nice location. You can see the ocean form inside the restaurant and the fish tasted like it was caught as we were walking..."

Broomhilda

"Really good Japanese place in a very good area. Situated right next to takapuna beach, Tokyo bay is an excellent Japanese restaurant. We ordered the..."

Bella Qian

"This has to be one of my go to places for Japanese food! The location is gorgeous being right along takapuna beach, and the staff are very kind. I've..."

Jessica

"Beautiful location and good service. Food was nice but no wow factor with the price we paid, we are a bunch of Japanese food and culture lovers, so..."

Cecilia Wu

"■ Lovely Interior■ Dinner sets/Bento boxes■ Beachfront viewTokyo Bay is part of a new complex in Taka, set up to enjoy the..."

FoodieOodie95

"Sensational!!! Recently dropped in with colleagues for a work lunch and enjoyed varied share dishes including sashimi, beef tataki,..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Always great, friendly service. For lunch, I recommend the delicious, great value sushi rolls or the don buri, and the lamb ball skewers are a..."

David Moore

"Went there for a work lunch and had a whole lot of plates to share. Their service was efficient and friendly. Of particular note were their duck..."

Athena

"Lovely beautiful meal. Highly recommended. Welcoming staff, food was incredible. Will definitely be back. Food was very well priced, full of..."

Jesse Greenslade

"My friend and I stumbled across this place while going for a ride over the shore. We weren't really dressed for dining out but we were hungry &..."

FoodieCritic

"Only been here for lunch but was lovely. Great extensive menu, I got The Boss Bento box (see photos) and it was delicious. Really nice spot along the..."

Foodathon

"My partner and I went to Tokyo Bay on a windy cold Saturday night. We'd heard great things about their $50pp vegetarian set menu and were going to..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Great vibe and good Japanese food. Good for small groups too. Got to say that sushi was amazing, some of the freshest I've had to..."

Christophe Pereira

"Came here for dinner tonight, the food was very clean and the quality of cooking was great too. The tofu and ginger dish was delicious but the fish..."

Eddie Liu

"Visiting my old stomping ground Takapuna always brings back high school memories. Back then, nothing appealed more than a green tea frappacino and a..."

UltimateOmNoms

"The service was fantastic, and the food was really good. I got the tofu main dish which was well priced, delicious and filling. My boyfriend got the..."

Amber Simmonds

"This is a restaurant with beautiful Takapuna beach view. Recommend you to book for your table especially weekend, holiday or for..."

Cindy Ong

"We had lunch, it was so nice. Lunch box was presented beautifully, kids menu was good, too. Our kids liked chips. Many restaurants and cafes make hot..."

Nando Giordani

"I was very enjoy time with Kids at Tokyo Bay.Great Food menu and good service and they look after my kids very kind.We ordered Kids Bento..."

Sarasa Shimura

"I love this place, such beautiful decor and great location, theres something really relaxing and inviting about this place compared to the others on..."

David

"What a wide range of sake to choose from! The waitress was helpful in picking the right sake to go with my delicious meal. Combined with the..."

Lmrliu74

"Currently my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Stunning views of Takapuna beach, beautiful decor and delicious, well presented Japanese..."

Maggie Law

"This Japanese restaurant is beautifully decorated creating a nice ambience. The service was very good throughout the night. Not overbearing, yet..."

Miss Kiki

"AMAZING!!! Went here for Valentines dinner and it was better than I expected. My valentine and I both had the duck dumplings as starters. I was..."

Ana95

"What a great Japanese place with a great view. The staff is very attentive and always present but not intrusive. Great food menu selection with..."

Pietro

"Great location with a sea view but the food was very disappointing. We were having a festive celebration so chose the set meal. The first dish to..."

Lancy Chua

"Great spot and nice layout. Service started a little rocky but improved throughout the night. Food was delicious and really fresh - one of the best..."

Sarah Cowie

"Dinner for two on a Saturday evening. No booking and the restaurant was quite busy but we were accommodated albeit at one of the back tables (so do..."

Shana Alvey

"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent view. For our starters we had octopus balls, deep fried oysters and duck dumplings. For the mains we had..."

Petra

"This is a good little spot. Been there quite a few times now, both during day and night. Each time seem to get good seat, service, food and have nice..."

Jason Page

"Had such a delicious lunch here- the Asian greens and tofu donburi and my friend had the bento box. The staff were amazing- best service I've had in..."

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"Nice location-not far from the beach, it's a good idea to take a refreshment after enjoying the sunshine and beach. I went there in a windy day..."

Flora

"Went to the place for my birthday and had a lovely time there.My plumb cocktail was sweet, refreshing and packs a punch.We ordered the beef..."

Cindy Wu

"Perfect. Divine. Best Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Great and wonderful customer service. Authentic. Nice view by the beach. Enough..."

Toru Tres

"First time here. Came for my birthday dinner. It was awesome and i can say Tokyo Bay is the best jap restaurant in Auckland. Drinks and food are at..."

Justin Leung

"We booked a table for 6 at Tokyo Bay for a special occasion. They phoned me on the day to confirm the booking which was a nice touch. Set on The..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Sophisticated, modern decor with stunning views of takapuna beach. Very good service but the food wasn't spectacular. The duck dumplings were dry and..."

Eden Wood

"I’m no food expert but I am a self-confessed foodie. I love food and trying new places to eat. Back in my Tumblr days, I always posted about food..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Tokyo bay is located in the nicest spot with a gorgeous view of takapuna beach. I love the vibe of the place the decor is also beautiful. Staff are..."

Sarah S

"The sashimi platter was really nice. I also ordered the snapper and it was good. The dessert however was the best part, tiramisu and green tea cakes,..."

Michelle

"Really amazing view from the restaurant. Soothing music. Staff here are friendly . Food is amazing. Had the boss bento :) not too expensive just..."

Michelle Chua

"We went to this place Saturday afternoon for dinner and drinks. We had takoyaki, Japanese pepper squid, teriyaki duck and snapper shioyaki for meals..."

Eduardo Dias

"Following on from a walk we went to the Tokyo Bay for lunch today. As it was a lovely sunny Spring day over Labour weekend we sat outside..."

Lochbuie

"Stunning location and excellent service. The menu had a very good variety from sashimi, sushi, bento, teriyaki and teppanyaki. Prices are on the..."

Candii Cao

"Lunch with my son today. We had two bento box, the grill and the blue water. Food are presented nicely. The green tea ice-cream is another must..."

Rebecca0812

"Went there on Friday afternoon for some afternoon drink. Nice view from outside seat. Super nice waitress though busy at that moment. Great bubbles..."

Tanz

"Great food, great service. Some of the best Japanese we have tried on the Shore. Plenty of options, beautiful presentation, try the Asahi black..."

Tony Loughran

"A little treasure in takapuna the strand. It is pricier than other japanese restaurants but I believe it's reasonable for the food, view and service..."

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"Visited with a couple of friends on a Thursday night, Tokyo bay was busy but the surrounding restaurants very quiet. We were seated..."

Helen Gyde

"Had the most incredible dinner at Tokyo Bay this week! Absolutely loved the gorgeous, mysterious decor, friendly customer service and top quality..."

Sophia

"Been to this restaurant twice. It's pretty good Japanese food. And the customer service was great both times.Tonight, my kid dropped a..."

Shelby

"Wow - Tokyo Bay makes the best chicken karaage in town AND it's gluten free. On all my visits, we've decided to choose a few options from the light..."

LouLou

"First 5* review! Food is top notch and great presentation. Nice unobtrusive yet attentive service. We also liked the decor and music. Have dined..."

Alex James

"I was looking forward to finally trying this place and I was able to before Mother's Day. I booked lunch online that same day and it was quick and..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"TOP 10 PICK Was so excited to try this little place situated on Takapunas popular beach. I sat down & gorged myself on the Fried Tofu/Chicken/Squid..."

House Of Eats

"This is such a cute place! I have been wanting to come here since they opened earlier in the year. I finally had dinner here last night and the..."

Caroline Barrett

"Went here last night for my girlfriends mothers day dinner with her family. The setting is lovely with a nicely set up restaurant and wait staff all..."

Michael Exton

"We went to Tokyo Bay for lunch on 26 April with our two children and two friends from overseas. We ordered the Bento Lunch boxes, which came with..."

Austin

"We had lunch here. good location. It was an absolute wonderful moment in that it brought together a number of great feelings such as pleasant and..."

Mika Nagae

"Thank you for amazing dinner to us?it was perfect! i love japanese foods!i think this restaurant is the best of japanese restaurant in..."

Yurika Moriyama

"Had dinner at Tokyo Bay last week. I've wanted to come in a few times but has been fully booked each time. So this time we decided to go..."

Ruben O'Connell

"Tokyo Bay Takapuna Beach. Top notch Japanese dining.Real Japanese modern cuisine. Great setting, friendly, efficient service and fairly..."

Mark Smith

"Spectacular location, excellent food , timely polished service and a fair price price makes this a great experience for Japanese food on the North..."

Michael Pether

"One of the better Japanese places on the North Shore. Very friendly service and good selection of food and authentic taste. They always seem to have..."

Jason Tan

"This is my go to Japanese Restaurant. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. The food is astonishingly good with the perfect amount of food...."

S t e l l a

"The restaurant is just next to the beach. You can enjoy nice Japanese food with the beautiful sea view. I highly recommend the sashimi is very..."

Adam Tseng

"First time here. The food here is absolutely delicious, impressively so. Our family of five agreed unanimously, including my grandson. We went with..."

Will Wilson

"I have been here three times before. We have to make a bit of an effort as this is far from where we live. But to be honest, we probably won't be..."

Maria Jones

"Great food and service in the best location in Takapuna. The food was delicious, and the service was fast and courteous, the ladies who looked after..."

Jorge Bisteni

"Fantastic Japanese restaurant Excellent service - staff provided and overview of each dish when service (naming the fish types for the sashimi Food..."

Kiwi Kiwi

"Beautiful food and great atmosphere. The miso aubergine was..."

Ana Vila

"Excellent authentic taste of Japanese cuisine! Felt like a time travel to Japan :) Must visit restaurant in Auckland! Amazing ambience along with..."

Abhishek Singh

"Absolute exceptional service! our waitress went above and beyond to make the time and experience amazing. Brought our four girls for a special..."

Sarah Greenfield

"Hmm! This is a tricky review. The food, the venue, and the service were excellent. My only problem is with the quantity of the food, which is very..."

Soheil Bakhshi

"It is always a pleasure to dine here. The food is good, the service is good and gets better the more you visit. I am comfortable introducing friends..."

Chester Becroft

"Everything was phenomenal. We had the miso salmon, several pieces of sashimi, agadashi tofu, and some miso soup- and it’s by far not only the best..."

Ellie Rose Maas

"This is for my belated birthday dinner. We ordered a lot! Felt so spoiled 🥰So happy we enjoyed it. The vibe there is great and we got sea view..."

Coriander Couple

"The best point to eat here because of the seaside atmosphere, to compare with the Japanese food which I enjoyed in many other area, I couldn't give..."

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"Got the big breaky, apple crumble muffin and a large coffee, and overall no complaints. It was tasty, a good portion and about market price. I..."

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"We really enjoyed our lunch here! The cafe is a beautiful space, with sunshine streaming in during the day. The staff are friendly and add to the..."

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"Great service and very friendly staff. They have good range of GF choices. The almond latte was a bit too strong for me. They just redo one for me..."

Molly

"This place is so popular, make sure you make a booking if you plan to come in for brunch on weekends. Love all their menu, super tasty and great..."

Irna Wati

"A cozy cafe. Spacious seating. Coffee are good, salad are beautiful and delicious. Staff are warm and..."

Daisy H

"Great variety of food to accommodate different dietary requirements Lovely environment not too noisy Staff are friendly and helpful However the..."

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"Delish food. My mate had the creamy mushrooms and they were insane. I had a bagel and it was so pretty and really yummy. The servers were sweet and..."

Marcella Robinson

"Great staff , service and fantastic food.. My favourite Cafe where they make the best Eggs Benedict in town ! Thank you guys..."

Annie Simmons

"This place is very popular. There were lots of people here when we came for brunch. Fortunately for us there was a spare table and we were seated..."

Braydon Murphy

The Lab Eatery

"Wish they had more options for dairy free milks for coffees. Otherwise, the menu is nice. Nothing extraordinary, but simply nice. The food is good..."

Sophia Ignateva

"This place has amazing drinks! I would definitely go again.. love the presentation and different flavours they had! Food was also delicious, I booked..."

Reema Singh

"came here for the cocktails on my birthday, they were all so yum, i got the experiment one and it tastes as good as it looks, so pretty & refreshing!..."

Brooke Gustafson

"If you like turkish food this is another good one to try! Great location and interior. Friendly & courteous staff. The food was delicious. I..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Food was delicious. The service also amazing. Loved the vibe there. We booked a table for 6.30, even when we were running late our table was still..."

KP Thin

"Nice place to chill and chat with friends. We ordered a platter to share between us. Food was delicious and service was great. The platter had a..."

Sophie Wang

"The vibe of this place is so cute! Everything is lab-themed and all the drinks come out in beakers!There's a big variety of food here, and if..."

Louise

"Love this restaurant!! Their presentation of food and drinks are just awesome. A very insta worthy place. But food also taste very amazing. Totally..."

FoodiesTable

"Friendly and relaxed service combined with real delicious food makes it a great place for catchups. The bread and dip was divine as well as the..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"We loved the cocktails here, they were creatively designed and tasted great!The food is tasty and full of flavour .The lamb platter was big..."

PK

"Dined here for lunch with my friend, we sat on the front deck, lovely place to have lunch. My friend loved her chicken and prawn salad as usual, the..."

Jieer

"Very quiet night there. Lovely cocktails and very attentive service from our waiter.We all shared entrees and all had a different main each..."

Kay Anderson

"Cocktails here look insane and taste great. Love the lab vibe of it.Iced coffee was delishhh and strong just how its meant to be..."

Neelam Chandra

"Great food, great cocktails, great ambiance and great service! Highly recommend this place. We tried the labgrill platter and absolutely..."

Wapatino

"Dined here for lunch, very pleased with the portions all around the table and food was delivered in a reasonable time. Drinks were..."

Kelly

"Best meal I've had in a long time! Recommended from first table reviews and though we missed the deal the menu had me excited. Great value for money..."

Kelly Stratton

"I came here for dinner for the first time and it did not disappoint. The daddy and me burger was the standout, will definitely be coming back to try..."

Jeannette Salim

"Came here for dinner on a weekday, relatively empty but felt a warm comfy vibe from the dim lighting and good interior decor, We had the chicken..."

Calvin

"Came with some friends a few weeks ago. The staff were super friendly and there was a great atmosphere. We order a whole lot of tapas to share. The..."

Meghan

"VIBRANCE is the keyword for this place. Loved the vibrant atmosphere here and the staff were very welcoming! Creativity and passion around the lab..."

Brendan Chun

"This place is a nice chill restaurant to go to with friends or a date. The food is delicious, really recommend their salmon, and for a reasonable, if..."

Chary1235

"What an innovative and quirky concept, combining the fun and experimental aspects with food; best of both worlds! We got the Labgrill..."

Oksana Zhang

"It was first time visiting for dinner after I read good review. Our family member shared “Grilled Platter”. It was huge and many items on the..."

Hanna Lye

"Love this place. Been there 3 times this year. The staff are very pleasant and professional. The drinks are quirky and interesting. And the food is..."

Rockran Rocky

"Lovely little resturant with great staff and a creative sciency theme - they served our drinks in little beakers and jugs! We ordered the mixed grill..."

Sammy & Raphy

"Wow great restaurant. All of our food were really flavoursome. They use fresh& fantastic quality imgredients. The meats were perfectly cooked,..."

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"This is the 3rd time we’ve had a meal at the lab eatery and all 3 times the food has been delicious! We had a platter to share and The flavours..."

Berdy-Ann Schouten Harding

"Awesome lunch experience at the lab eatery last week. We had 'flame chargrilled lamb & chicken cubes' and 'naked chicken'. We also had 'tropical..."

W111

"I have no idea why this place isn't full, I'm rating it with El Humero as a great spot to eat in Takapuna. The food is fresh, fantastic salads,..."

Deb Ross

"Good experience, nothing too fascinating.Great environment. Staff a bit slothy but friendly.Food looks nice but tastes..."

Tony Ma

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Lab themed Semi-Fine Dining Restaurant with amazing..."

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"Lovely place, delicious food and great service.The food we ordered at The Lab Eatery was aromatic and full of distinct and hearty flavours...."

Vanessa Chong

"Food: stuffed squid to start, grill platter and venison main to share and it was bloody amazing, you have to try it all, no words can describe how..."

Mark B

"Overpriced food and long waiting time. But friendly staff. Aesthetically pleasing drinks and desserts, not so much for the food itself. Overall,..."

Liz Kang

"Worse waiting time I've ever had for food for a restaurant! Their service was really slow. The food was average and not worth the price. Wouldn't..."

Tan.ned

"Nice place and good location. Friendly service. Coffee was perfect. Took a while to get all meals but worth waiting and there were a few of us. I had..."

Cherie

"Came here with friends on a Friday night and enjoyed The Lab's great range of food, drinks, and desserts. Thanks to their particularly friendly..."

Raymond Tiong

"Such a great atmosphere!! Came here for a friends birthday and was honestly disappointed we were the only ones in the entire restaurant. I ordered..."

Sam Smith

"After reading reviews online I thought I'd check out The Lab Eatery for myself. My husband and two teenagers really enjoyed our meals at this casual..."

AliG

"Lovely restaurant! I went for brunch and we ordered the shakshuka and crab cakes. The crab cakes were creamy and delicate, and the shakshuka was..."

Jess

"This place is simpy amazing👌 the ambiance is good,their ladies drink is exceptional and to top it all i ❤️ their food esp. the chicken and..."

Mai Xeena Marr

"I've only been here for brunch but when I went, I really enjoyed it. My sister have tried their lunch menu and she also had good things to say...."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Came here for dinner and cocktails before a comedy show and shared a few dishes between three of us. Absolutely loved the decor and..."

Binula

"Great lunch at the lab yesterday! Will be back for sure Great food and service loved sitting outside, thanks guys! Daddy and me burger was MEAN!!..."

Jass Singh

"We started with homemade hummus & Turkish bread which were good. For the mains, our friends & I had char-grilled lamb Shish, lamb cutlets with..."

STRADS

"Dined here with a group of friends for my birthday dinner. The Lab, as you can probably guess from the name has a science theme. Upon arrival we were..."

Sarah S

"A group of friends and I went for brunch today and it's a pretty awesome place. The iced mochas come in a beaker and the jug of waters don't really..."

Foodlover

"Came as a group of four - absolutely loved the food here!We ordered:- Chargrilled Lamb Shish- The Lab Spicy Chargrilled Kofta-..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"The concept of this place is cool and we really enjoyed the food here. Great flavours and good portions! We especially loved the desserts. Had the..."

Sandy Hsiao

"This place is serves great food, cool atmosphere, good service and pet friendly! What more could you want?! They also have a great range of Gluten..."

Where To Next Auckland

"I have been visiting lab family since they opened. Food taste so delicious. Very friendly people and amazing cocktails. I highly recommended to..."

Mercan Kazankiran

"Top end cocktails and the chargrills are just amazing and I don't use amazing often when it comes to dinning out.Also one of the best..."

Sean M

"Great service. Great drinks, really strong. I like that. Amazing food. Great company and atmosphere. Love the layout and the music is giving a good..."

Georgia Taylor

"Without a doubt this is new favourite place! EVER! The food was outstanding (I got the chargrill) and the staff were incredible! Looking forward..."

Rebecca Clark

"Great food, great concept - loved the wine with a popsicle inside and the drinks in beakers etc. real shame that this place isn't more popular..."

Petra

"This place is absolutely adorable. Loved how everything was lab themed. The food itself was very good, personally loved the roasted chicken as it was..."

Bella Qian

"We were in Takapuna yesterday and went to lunch at The Lab Eatery, which is a relatively new cafe in the central restaurant quarter. The style of..."

Lochbuie

"This was quite nice, yummy food and amazing glass to match the theme of the restaurant, even the sauce came in little beaker glasses, was a bit empty..."

Daly

"Yum! Solid 4.5 out of 5. Everything we had here was pretty good. A good choice of you are planning to eat in Takapuna. The Lab lives up to its name..."

Arin Gunness

"Ordered the slow cooked capsicums with the lamb. Absolutely delicious. My friends got the burger and it was juicy and tasty for sure and not to..."

Sindhoor Nalli

"Catchup dinner with friends, located the place fine.I would love to see more science decor around the resturant to fit in with the..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Just past the roundabout and behind the bus stop. It is well hidden and on a rainy wintry evening it's easily missed. Would suggest better signage..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Awesome science concept with drinks being served in beakers, and the menu layed out like a science experiment. We ordered the tiger prawns starter..."

The Anti-Man

"Went to try the newbie on the block, just needs a little polishing up as its little ruff on the edges. But food was pretty good and service even..."

Paris

"Highlight would be the popsicle wine! Incredible! The service, atmosphere, location and the laboratory theme were all excellent. The chicken and fig..."

Praneeta

"Great service went just for a Chai and muffin. finally someone who knows how to make chai latte! Melt in your mouth freshly baked blueberry fig..."

Athena

"Came here for lunch the other day and safe to say we will definitely be back! Delicious and well presented food, friendly staff and fair prices. Nice..."

Claudia Serra

"Came here one evening for a couple of beers and some food. Me and two friends shared a couple of entrees the squid, selection of breads and dips,..."

Lucy Doran

"Nice new addition to Takapuna. Loved the scientific theme and all the measuring cylinders used as water jugs and cups. Lovely variety of mains on the..."

Eden Wood

"I stumbled across this eatery a few weeks ago while strolling through hurstmere Road. What appealed to me was the great outdoor seating very quickly..."

Mary Underwood

"Nice outdoor seating options or comfortable seating inside also. Good mixture of Mediterranean dishes,they do an express lunch menu or lunch and..."

Matthew Hansen

"Quick service. Delicious food. Went here with a few girl friends to grab a quick bite before a show. We had the halloumi sticks, prawns, spicy lamb..."

Deeksha Nanaiah

"Such a Great Place!! Food: really really good food, which looks great and tastes delicious. Staff: very friendly service, super..."

Elisabeth Pester

"The food here is mouth watering to look at and the various colours and flavours do not disappoint your taste buds. Service is fast and there are..."

Sushant Sehgal

"Back to my eating antics again😍 Food is a bit on the pricey side again, but again, it's Auckland💁 Lots on the menu, and their cocktails look..."

g k

"I definitely enjoyed the cocktails more than the food BUT the cocktails were outstanding! tasty and different and not too expensive for what you get...."

Maggie Grove

"Don’t be deceived from the outside as very modern once go in. Food was very nice as was the service. Nice outdoor area to..."

Tony Kelly

"We definitely enjoyed our breakfast her this morning, we already came here several times and always enjoy the Mediterranean food..."

Goren Invest

"Good service and a funky setup. Food was good but a little on the pricey side. Great place for drinks after..."

Virtual Ingenuity

"Previously known as The Lab Eatery - Interesting and different type of restaurant - wasn't as sciency as we were expecting but the food we ordered..."

Christina

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"When we visited Double Dutch Frjes they were running a pop up with the Wise Boys and it was amazing!!!!!The fries were, as always, perfect and..."

Emma Sharma

"This is the place to go if you want some good quality fries with a decent amount of toppings. I had the pink mayo and halloumi loaded fries and it..."

Hjhb313

"Tried their large fries with Dutch Mayo - they have the crispiest and thickest potato sliced and fried, full with potato goodness not just fried..."

G1k

"DELICIOUS! Tried these yesterday at the Coatesville Markets during a torrential downpour. As upsetting as the rain was, these fries made my day. So..."

Emma Thomas

"Their Dutch Mayo sauce is simply delicious! Can’t go wrong with getting the fries here. Perfect for snacking on. The seating area and general..."

Ellie

"Now who doesn’t love fries? And how can one not love loaded fries! Just had my first taste today and they were just amazing. Added the fried..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Had breakfast here at the kumeu markets this morning, we saw a few people eating these fries , so we had to try them , Wow they were delicious 10/10..."

Gnxsta23

"We came on the day that they did a one-off collaboration with Peach’s Hot Chicken. There was about a 15-20 minute queue and wait, but it was..."

Vivian C

"One of the best chips I have ever had. The three sauces were super yum especially the satay sauce. The chips were crispy chunky and soft on the..."

Food2belly

"Went to the food truck (not the actual store) at britomart and had (you guessed it) their double Dutch fries. The portion feels a bit small for the..."

Tom Wong

"We came cross this awesome place while walking around Takapuna - it’s safe to say this place sells the best chips in Oceania (we’re from..."

Cobden.lee

"Everybody loves fries, but double Dutch fries has taken it to a whole new level. Thick cut fresh potatoes deep fried to perfection and then topped..."

HJ

"Been having the fries both at UoA on Thursdays and back when they were on Elliot Street and it never disappointed!When they opened in Takapuna I..."

Louise

"The fries are pretty crisp and made with real potatoes which is great! They are a bit overpriced though, sitting at $6 for a "small" They also kind..."

Maggie

"Really neat place, the fries and beef krokets are super good. The sauces are also authentic and very tasty, and if you eat there they put it on a..."

John Fán

"What do you mean it's only fries!! Take that back....fries are my happy place. if you too like fries then give this place a go. Crispy on the outside..."

Sjr Sjr

"My fave spot in town to get the best fries around with the yummiest dutch mayo and are relatively cheap. Whats even better is their new dutch style..."

Ayaan Shaikh

"Best fries in town. And that Dutch Mayonnaise...just splendid. Service was pretty good too. Just a 2 minute walk from my office...grab one and munch..."

Naveen Adari

"I loooove their stroopies and they have a cute little display. It's freshly made. I also like their crochetes! Never knew about dutch food but a..."

Tan.ned

"Very excited to see Double Dutch back on business since they closed down the food stall opposite countdown in Auckland CBD.The atmosphere..."

Alex Tan

"Best fries my wife and I have ever tried! Sauces were great. Best when it is cooked right in front of you knowing that what you're eating are..."

Earl Pantaleon

"hen we visited Double Dutch Frjes they were running a pop up with the Wise Boys and it was amazing!!!!! The fries were, as always, perfect and..."

Goodsharmaeats

"I daily cross this amazing quick bite place while going to and fro to work. Fries with Dutch Mayo and Satay sauce together, is totally heaven. 100..."

Subhanshu Gupta

"Nice and authentic Dutch snack bar, and definitely better than your average chips place. Not much else on offer, so just a nice snack or simple..."

Selma Roth

"Cool little place hidden on the shore. Taste of the loaded fries was good. The pulled pork was delicious. Over all the food was..."

Tony Ha

"Always a great place to visit for a bite. Friendly staff and high quality food. What else can anyone really ask for? Accommodating menu for all,..."

LonelyRat

"Came along to the joint venture between Double Dutch Fries and the Bacon Bros. It was all the amazing dirty you could want in one meal. We had the..."

Luke Mitchell

"Crispy french fries at the heart of Auckland CBD at an affordable price. I sometimes pop by for a snack on Fri after work with my friends before..."

Lan Nguyen

"Its really difficult to find fresh cut homemade chips in New Zealand and now you have. Very tasty chips and the rumour is true, they really are the..."

Kris

"Super yummy!! Some of the best fries in a very competitive French fry market in..."

Emily Olson

"Double Dutch has the best fries in Auckland. The atmosphere and quality of the restaurant is great and it's been put in a nice area too. The staff..."

Enrique Tranter

"Best Fries in Auckland IMO, I love fries/Chips and tried most of the other recommended place in Auckland. Good food needs good service/hygiene and..."

Eric Chang

"Possibly the best fries on earth! And the Dutch mayo is..."

Ali Akbar Mohammed

"Louis and the team are as much of a treat as the burgers and fries they serve. I had a succulent chick pea burger from Wise Boys with Double..."

Mark Su

"Best hot chips in Auckland! Very tender and crisp. I love the fact that you can see the process of the chips being made... right from the potato. The..."

Clare Croad

"Very crisp fries - really good with the mayo, satay sauce and red..."

Lisa T

"Four stars just for great fries!!! I’d love to give you guys five stars but there’s very little options for vegans which is unfortunate because..."

Shondell

"By far the best fries I have ever eaten. The fact that they make the fries in front of you from a whole potato shows that they don’t use cheap..."

Nick van der Werff

"Great location in Takapuna. Fries with dutch mayo are delicious..."

Lucie Z

Kyo-ya Japanese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely excellent service. Very warm and welcoming! I usually get the Kyoya Delight. Delicious and generous portion. Loved the plum wine. My..."

Sudeshna

"Have been here a few times and it never disappoints. The food is very very fresh, and the staff are super friendly. Value for money. Personally think..."

Michelle Ngatai

"◾Great Service◾Great FoodThere is nothing I can say that is negative in any way.From the second we walked in to smiley and..."

Scott

"Had a great meal here with my wife. I love sashimi, but I don’t eat the rice, so I turn nigiri into sashimi too and rice for my wife and kids...."

Tony Ma

"Lunch time sets are very delicious. Also good value for money, shop got nice fashion decor. Environment clean and hygiene. friendly staff service..."

LuNa The TuNa

"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServicePerfect Japanese Restaurant in Takapuna.This place had..."

곰정안

"Incredible restaurant! You kind of have to look at little bit for this one because it is somewhat hidden away with a tiny little entrance. The food..."

Tom

"This place is one of the busiest places I’ve been to in a long while! And it’s definitely worth it!! The service here is great and everyone is..."

Louise

"Hard to find any faults ,stopped by 2 /5 /2018 at 9pm and made very welcome .Service very fast and food amazing .Worth the money but most importantly..."

Mark

"I love the presentation of the food, the place was decorated really nicely and most importantly the food is really good and..."

Sharon Ngai

"Surprisingly good that I stumbled upon this nice little place. Well worth the money,great presentation and friendly service. Highly recommend this..."

Tan.ned

"Service was fast and efficient Got takeaway of dynamite roll which was absolutely delicious, heaps of filling and presented beautifully..."

Nina

"I enjoyed a dinner here with about 10 friends from work. Service was outstanding!!! We had an amazing welcome. I felt like I was on a holiday. I had..."

Lisa McDonnell

"WOW. These guys are incredible! The food is mind blowing, from quality to colour, consistency and everything in between, I was more than impressed!..."

Cheyenne T

"Excellent food and service. The food tastes great and is presented beautifully. The staff attentive. It's a busy place though, so make sure you book..."

Maree

"Charming rustic interior, buzzing, happy atmosphere and really lovely food. The chefs present each plate beautifully. The little extras like the hot..."

Fiona Lane

"This would have to be our favourite restaurant!! The food is consistently great! (we always have Kyo-Ya delight) And the service is always..."

Tascha

"Great restaurant. Haven't been here in years, but recently visited and it hasn't changed. Really friendly staff and amazing food. I'll definitely go..."

Stu

"I like their Katsu Don. It comes with the right mix of runny eggs with marinated pork cutlets. Its lunch box is not bad either. Not the best..."

Lmrliu74

"Absolutely love this place. Have been here twice in the last few weeks and have had a great experience both times. The staff are lovely and the food..."

Macky

"Great food, fast friendly service and always fresh. Last night we shared the that sting platter which consisted of a good selection of all the faves...."

Semanie Cato

"I love going to this place for a quick lunch. Food is well presented and yummy. We have been here many times and have never had any issues. As a..."

Iain

"Very authentic Japanese food, beautifully presented and delicious. The only complaint I have is that you do really need to book. The restaurant isnt..."

C F

"Great service as expected from a Japanese restaurant. Quite busy even after 8pm given the street is fairly quiet.Best dish for the night is..."

Updn

"I love this place. It isn't flashy in decor, it is quite Japanese traditional, lots of wood, but the food is great. The presentation and quality..."

Kiwi888

"good food when we went there for a simple family dinner. ordered a dinner box, a kids meal, and a sushi and sashimi set. service was slow somehow and..."

Tracy Alloway

"Went to last lunch for the two persons. The meals were divine – the sashimi n sushi was fresh, the flavours of our delight ,teriyaki chicken were..."

Ryu L

"A MUST-DINE if you are looking for authentic Japanese food in Taka.By far the best Japanese restaurant for us. Our favourite is their..."

Jade Lim

"This place is awesome! I would recommend that you head here if your wanting yummy, affordable, decent sized meals! Staff are lovely, food is great,..."

Rose Christian

"Id really give the place 4.5 stars if that was an option.Lovely, authentic, interesting warm interior, (air con in summer), genuine empathy..."

Martin Todd

"This is such a magnificent place! Had kyo ya dinner special and it was really amazing. Although the place is a bit crowded - should make booking all..."

Michelle

"Having lived in Japan for ten years, I thought the taste was very authentic, just like eating in Japan. The decor was very interesting, and it seemed..."

Steve

"This is by far my favourite sushi restaurant in all of Auckland! The food is always amazing and made to order, very fresh sashimi, gorgeous..."

LaLa

"Kyo Ya is our 'local' Japanese restaurant. We love Japanese food and have tried many (often more expensive) Japanese restaurants around Auckland. Our..."

Toni East

"Kyo Ya is our local Japanese restaurant and we've been dining there as a family for the past three years.Our experience has always been..."

Jojo

"Lovely restaurant, nice appearance and very polite friendly staff. I had entree, main and shared a dessert and everything was excellent. The food..."

Kylie

"I took my Girlfriend and x2 Auntys for Dinner on the 11/02/2008. The weather was very humid so it was very refreshing to find they had Air..."

Nick

"I like Kyo Ya. I have been eating here regularly for over 7 years since they first started and it has always been my best Japanese experience on the..."

James Blackwood

"Great food, great service, five..."

Ryan

"The food is really delicious. Service is reasonably quick. and staff are friendly and helpful. The portions could be a big larger..."

Mansour Ganji

"The place is nice with very welcoming and organised staff. The wait time, however, was a bit long. Not the staff don’t tell you, but still… The..."

Soheil Bakhshi

"The best Japanese food we had in Auckland. The portions were generous with great presentation. The staff are very nice..."

Elica Mehr

"The vibe of the restaurant has a perfect balance for dinner and socialising. Food is great, fresh sashimi. I can still taste the fat of the salmon..."

Aiman Hazziq

"We had a lovely dinner here. All the food was very tasty and even though they were understaffed the service was good. Highly..."

Jason Durey

"Authentic Japanese taste and plates are beautifully presented. Love their open kitchen design where you will be able to view how your food is..."

H RY

"This Takapuna Japanese restaurant is very good 👍 The food selection is wide and caters for most taste buds. Prices and middle of the road not..."

Graeme Wooller

"Such an amazing experience here. Everything was tasty and well presented. Staff were attentive and friendly. Just consider booking a table as it can..."

June C

"I ordered Lunch Special of two choices. Teriyaki Beef and Karaage Chicken. Heavenly..."

CF Sutrisno

"Authentic Japanese food with reasonable prices and great dinner sets which offer little bits of different things. The fish is fresh as can be, the..."

Angelica Jones

"Kyo-ya in Takapuna has long been a favourite of ours .We recently enjoyed a lunch with friends and, as always, the food was delicious. Our waitperson..."

Paul Toohey

"Beautifully presented, very tasty Japanese food. We had Dinner box and Kyo-ya delight - both great, plenty of food..."

Olga Dodd

"we ate lunch there today. Great food presentation very fresh sashimi. But the service need to keep it up..."

MARK MA

"Absolutely fantastic Japanese food! Fresh crispy just mouth watering goodness! Will definitely be back, great Japanese..."

John Lee

"Food tastes great and at a very good price - I would recommend ordering the lunch special. Staff are friendly and service is great. The restaurant is..."

shing yan

"Friendly staff and food was excellent value and quality. Highly..."

Stephen Tan

"Food is yummy but potion is good for small appetite..."

Julie Chiu

The Grange

Wheelchair Accessible

"14 of us came here for an Xmas work function. We were seated in the 'dining room' which was lovely. The $85 set menu was perfect for our group with..."

Matthew Gardner

"I had to come on here and publicly thank Shannon for hosting us the other week. We had our friend's hens dinner in the glasshouse area and she..."

Grace Mamea

"We booked the dining room for 13 guests to celebrate my partner's birthday and our engagement, and we were blown away by how attentive and warm the..."

Sofia Garcia

"Had a family event of +20 people booked in the private room on Sunday the 23rd from 1:00-6:00pm. Staff were extremely friendly, professional and..."

Bernadette

"Booked the Greenhouse to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Food was great and came in very generous portions. The team was all very helpful and..."

David

"We came here to celebrate my godson's birthday a few days ago; there were 14 of us including little children. It was very good except for the fact..."

C Garcia

"The best restaurant and bar I’ve ever visited ! Friendly atmosphere and your waiters are super friendly and very welcoming!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO..."

Mona Katerina Lisa

"I booked the greenhouse room for a private event to propose to my partner at the grange and am very pleased to say that we had an amazing experience..."

Rahul Thakur

"Hands down our all time favourite restaurant! It's our go to and recommend to anyone wanting delicious food and beverages at reasonable prices and..."

Rona Wilson

"The Private Dining room was perfect for our celebration. The food & service was excellent. They were so helpful, accomodating and nothing was too..."

Vicky O'Connor

"My friend booked a private room and it was perfect. The service was also amazing (not sure of his name but he was a charismatic man in a stripy..."

Amy-Lee Wickliffe

"One of the best meals I have ever had.. Amazing staff making the night..."

Steve Helg

"Great accomdatong of allergies. Nice food. Definitely knew how to cook a..."

Rachel Turner

"Good ambience, standard service, alright food. I would have given them a 4.5 star, if I had the option :-) One thing to note - I was having lunch..."

Sandy Smart

"Great place for a get together. Went here for a job function and the staff were always there when we needed them. And even when we didn't. They were..."

JandalzNZ

"I met for a business lunch at this great little casual restaurant and bar. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy on a nice day, and would definitely be..."

Bryan Daly

"We didn't have a booking but they were so accommodating. Ramond especially, your service was superb. The food was excellent as well...."

Susan Dyer

Zomer Cafe & Beach Club

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service at this cafe was very warm and friendly. It felt as if I was at my favorite aunt’s house ready to sit down and enjoy a meal. The food..."

Maurice

"I go there sometimes. This place is so good to chill out. Also, very nice food service! Good location and friendly staff! One of my favorite..."

Luna Bella

"Good coffee, friendly staff and a lovely place to hang out with friends. Other than coffee, I really recommend you trying them one of their teas!..."

Winkie Lee

"Excellent food, especially the eggs on toast and rustic potatoes. They do a savory muffin that everyone says is the best they've ever had. Warm and..."

L

"lovely cafe in the heart of Takapuna. The food is so yum and great coffee which is a plus. The pulled pork Taco is delish. Great service as..."

Jessica Hilliar - Fromjess2you

"Had the most amazing chocolate cake, and its Vegan! Beautiful presentation and lovely atmosphere..."

Zoe V

"I had the creamy mushroom brekkie which was Great and came in a bowl of pastry which was light. It was quite a lot of pastry which I didn't finish...."

James P

"Impressed with service and food. Great coffee and modern atmosphere. Will be coming..."

Rudy Sage

"Wonderful food and service! Had the Zomer breakfast awesome poached eggs just right and great crispy bacon and followed by the blueberry cheesecake!..."

Ben Marino

"Nice place just on the beach. Good food and very nice..."

farha ramzan

"Went here with my wife on a Saturday morning to get some breakfast. We booked through First Table, and were greeted by smiling faces when we arrived..."

Wade Marsch

"I am so glad to have discovered this gem of a cafe. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the pulled pork tacos and boy were they mouthwatering good...."

Food enthusiast

"Nice spot on Takapuna beach. Friendly staff and full menu plus cabinet food. Serves awesome Chiasso..."

Dave Gordon (daveoCat)

"Nice choice if you love yellow color..."

Marvis Meng

"Oh my word these guys just got in what can only be described as the best carrot cake in the world! AND it’s gluten free. So now not only the best..."

Emma Bingham

"This place was EXCELLENT! It was just a run of the mill looking place on the outside but the food and service was TOP NOTCH! If there were 6 stars,..."

Wally Tribble

Sakebar Nippon - Takapuna

Teriyaki Chicken on Rice

Spicy Tuna & Avo

Teriyaki Eel on Rice

Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly

Wheelchair Accessible

"Authentic Japanese sake bar, the staff service super friendly, the drum beats to welcome guests was interesting, waiter and waitress also dressed up..."

Rex Chen

"Monday..."

Wholeworldgems

"Cute little restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Love the ambience and really does give you that Sake bar feel. There was plenty of variety on the..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Wonderfully warm atmosphere, fabulous food, very reasonably priced, attentive friendly staff, LOVED LOVED it. We will be back...."

Shar Ellis

"Absolutely amazing food, yummy and very prompt. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Limited options for wine...."

Jesse Greenslade

"I always lived in Northshore but funny how I’ve never been to this restaurant, so we dined here on a Saturday night. Because we didn’t make a..."

Jonathan Chau

"Me and my wife will never ever get tired of the Japanese cuisine the combination of its simplicity and delicate flavours is just impeccable we..."

Ang Sarap

"Friendly staff and amazing food for a wonderful night!!Sake is really awesome!!Must try hot sake in the winter~Service is excellent!!Next time want..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"Authentic Japanese Restaurant. Loved everything that we ordered. The place has a very nice ambiance. The Salmon Sashimi is my favorite. It is so..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"We popped in here after our Milford to Takapuna beach walk. It was a Monday but this place was busy!! They were very accommodating to us as we..."

Tina

"This is such a great, casual Japanese restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Fantastic and friendly staff, yummy food and fabulous atmosphere. We’ve..."

C

"Wow! what a fun experience. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was fun, bold and lovely. The food and Sake were Devine. Coming here has made..."

Rebecca

"Great food great people. This is must visit place in Takapuna. Very authentic Japanese food and many choices, and you will feel Japan here. Of course..."

Benjamin Daisuke Hirata

"Very good service and warm welcome when you come in the store.Available seats on Friday nights, foods were coming fast and very strong Japanese style..."

Jialin Cui

"Love the fun vibe in this place – every time an order is placed they bang the gong. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Although, can get..."

Caroline Barrett

"Staff are so welcoming && the food is always delicious. I had #TeryakiChickenOnRice tonight && it was freaking amazing. I highly recommend Nippon,..."

Savanna Marsters

"I went for diner:) great place for sashimi. Ordered sashimi boat. Roll, okonomiyaki, nigiri, tadaki(?), beer n takoyaki. Was good especially..."

Alice In New Zealand

"We were pleasantly surprised by this Japanese restaurant we stumbled on. It was a busy Sunday lunch time. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Food was..."

Nancy Ho

"Came here for date night! Atmosphere pretty good! Fun to dine in as they allow us to play little lucky game at the end of the meal to win some price!..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Great fun, loud environment. Awesome for groups. Yummy food and great selection. Meat is always cook great and good for veges options. Very friendly..."

Riley

"Amazing food and atmosphere! Will definitely be returning and that’s not only because we won a free tempura voucher on the awesome spinning wheel!..."

Caitlin McKeown

"Super fun atmosphere for a large group and great patient service from the staff. Food was delicious, I recommend the sashimi and salads over the deep..."

Dale

"Me and 3 went here after our friend had booked and asked for a quiet area. As soon as we entered we could feel the vibrancy of the place! We were..."

Liz Rouse

"This restaurant is crazy amazing! I come here all the time, the staff are so amazing, Saki and Mako are so friendly and cool! And as it was my..."

Alex Connor

"Haru is a lovely girl who work at sakebar. Food are very delicious and desert is great and tasty. We quite enjoy this restaurant. Highly recommend..."

Frank

"Amazing place, the service is great it's like being in Japan. I love their gyoza and all the yakitoris. They have a good range of traditional drinks...."

Natalia

"Lovely evening. Food was great, worth the wait. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Love when they bang the drum on your way out and welcome you when..."

Monique Botha

"Excellent food! Decent service could be more attentive considering the restaurant wasn't too busy but good food nonetheless :)Kind of pricey but..."

Tan.ned

"Two of us Friday night for dinner. First time here had read the reviews so knew what to expect!!! Lots of noise loud music nd lively atmosphere...."

Bubbsie Jones

"I had heard a lot of good reviews about this place, and finally had the chance to try it. And booooy! It did not disappoint. They offer a range of..."

Melanie Wang

"So our regular fav Japanese restaurant in freemans bay was booked out so we took our chances and having gone past this place a few times decided to..."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

"I love this place, it has got signs up saying opens from 5pm but we went there for Sunday lunch. Fab food, great atmosphere! Love the greeting and..."

Deb Ross

"Went on a Friday night and was seated immediately. The atmosphere is great with a nice interior. Food tastes really good and is reasonably priced,..."

Jamie An

"Such a fun environment to dine if your into a social atmosphere. food was good and found the staff attentive and friendly. Will definitely..."

Bryony Taylor

"Such a good vibe when you walk into this place! Service is really good and when you order the food, it arrives super quick. My partner and I like to..."

Jessica

"Dined here with my partner for lunch, it was pretty quiet & most people were dining at the sushi train section, we decided to order off the full..."

Sarah S

"went with two friends. fried rice a bit salty. sushi good. soup good. service good. will come again definitely. close to the cinema. convenient...."

Vanessa Zhang

"It's been one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland for a long time. Great food, awesome staff..really fun place to go to! When I go to..."

Emily J

"Fun place Nice fresh sushi and a great variety Staff are friendly and helpful happy to make whatever you desire sushi wiseWould go..."

Richard J

"This is hands down my favorite Japanese restaraunt, everything from them yelling greeting when you walk in to the seats you sit on feel authentic...."

Angel

"First time here after workmates raved about it. My mouth was watering just thinking about it. Loved the vibe, the staff are fantastic. The food..."

Carla

"Fabulous place to eat at. it's really fun, loud, happy with great staff working there who really make you feel at home. We love the food - service..."

Bernadette Ryan

"Sandbar Nippon Restaurant is a firm favourite of mine. Often. I'll take my girlfriend out to dinner and we'll dine here. The experience is always..."

Frazer Noble

"The best japanese restaurant I've ever been to in Auckland. The staff's hospitality is awesome, food quality is good. I brought a friend there on his..."

Ricky Tjahyadi

"First time here.Nice food with the average price of Japanese dishes.It takes me to 60$ to fill up my tummy lol . Just a..."

Akkarpark Iam-Opas

"Best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to! The entertainment, service and quality of food is just outstanding! Winning free springrolls from the..."

Priscilla Khang

"As soon as you walk through the restaurants door, you're greeted with banging drums, shouting, chanting and everything loud. And it's fantastic. It's..."

Fridayu

"Sakebar is our go-to date night dinner. The food here is so good, always get the chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu and a creme brulee. I love the..."

Chloe Davy

"Great fun, great food, great service. What a fabulous experience from the time you walk into the restaurant until you pay the bill. It's almost a..."

Raspberry Beret

"First visit to Sakebar Takapuna on 29/1/16. I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. On arrival we had a very warm and energetic welcome from all of the..."

Darren Jay

"Best japanese I've had in Auckland! Authentic dishes, AMAZING ambience, unique interior decor, excellent service (had a waitress voluntarily explain..."

Jasmine Chai

"My new favourite japanese resto. So authentic and food are so yum. Price is reasonable for the food and so as for the japanese beers. I recommend..."

Toru Tres

"It's hard to see what this place is like from standing on the the street, but once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. The wooden interior adds..."

HJ

"Good service and good food. Selection was great as well. We ordered Chicken Katsu, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, mixed sushi, Gyoza and all were..."

Quattro Alas

"Favourite Japanese in Auckland. Bit higher in price than your average, but you get what you pay for. Can be a little loud at times but it creates a..."

Torrance Merkle

"There is very little I need to say about this japanese gem. All the other reviews speak for itself. If your not familiar with dining out and paying..."

Jean-Pierre Lahausse De Lalouviere

"Been there a number of times,it's not a top choice for Japanese food,but good enough for north shore people.Good service and food was yummy.My..."

Yang Emily

"I was a little hesitant to walk in here, but boy was I glad we did. I love how they bang on the drum and cheer whenever someone walks in. Fast..."

C Carr

"Without a doubt the best Japanese restaurant I have been to in Auckland. Service throughout the night was excellent, and the food was absolutely..."

Andrew

"Food was wonderful here. First time at a Japanese place and it was just yummy! Staff were super friendly and atmosphere was really fun. Bit loud for..."

Rachael Louise Baker

"Fun! We dine here at least every 3 months knowing that it's going to be noisey and bustling with happy faces! we've got to know our favourite dishes..."

Vyvie Kyle

"Located on ANZAC Road, in Takapuna CBD. Easy to get car park as it is next to a large car park. The restaurant is very warm. Whenever..."

Cindy Ong

"Awesome atmosphere, yummy food and great prices! I love teriyaki chicken, and it's pretty spot on. GREAT for dates if you don't want a quiet..."

Monique P

"Amazing atmosphere, great food, timely service! Perfect for an impromptu dinner out...."

Cazza Holland

"By far the best Japanese restaurant on the shore. Food is excellent, staff are excellent, decor fun (ask nicely and you might get to beat the..."

Kiwi888

"We went there at 5PM and practically had the place to ourselves for an hour and then it really filled up. The service was great and the food was..."

Jeanne Brown

"this is the best sake bar on the shore possibly the whole of Auckland...warm greeting on arrival and when you leave...a++++ for the service and..."

Terror

"We went to Sake Bar Nippon for a birthday celebration on Wednesday and found the restaurants decorations gave a great atmosphere and the staff did..."

Delyse Lundie

"Went to Sake Bar yesterday night for a team celebration dinner with colleagues and we had a great experience.The greeting is really..."

Terry Holt

"We will be back for more. A really enjoyable experience,the service and food was truly great and being next to the car park was a bonus. Simply a..."

Forster

"Had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant last night. We ordered lots of meals to share and weren't disappointed with any of them, they were all..."

C Brown

"My favourite dish here, was the mouth-watering char-scallop nigiri sushi. I've never tasted anything like it! (2 pieces for 8 dollars, was worth..."

Liz Winstone

"A very relaxing sakebar. The food are delicious, and the environment is very chill and nice for friends and family gatherings! Staff are friendly and..."

Daisy H

"First time trying the Takapuna branch. Have been to the Epsom branch before and that was great. The inside was really nice and we got sit in one of..."

Wilson Shum

"First time here, although it is an absolute institution of dining in Takapuna. It’s definitely a locals restaurant, for those who know. It’s..."

Egor Petrov

"First time dining in and the experience and service is great! Food is amazing, delicious, authentic and worth to come..."

Faye O

"First time visiting the Sake bar here, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. As vegetarian we definitely have a good selection of..."

Gilliane Jean Marie

"Authentic Japanese place. They even had the white girl? who worked there speaking Japanese. Beautiful food. Highly..."

Gerard Sullivan

"Been here a few times and always impressed with the food and service. All the staff are friendly especially Mikki. Good place to have family dinner..."

MW Goh

"Great Japanese place. Surprisingly there's bacon in quite a few of the dishes... The Spicy Sauce they use on the Sushi is darn tasty. There's an..."

Malcolm Young

"Out Favorite Japanese Restaurant ♥️ Thank you for keeping top quality food and service as..."

Isla Takahashi

"My go to at least once a week for the last 1000 years, this is really a good place to eat in Takapuna, rarely a bad meal and always nice, very polite..."

Mark Maiden

"Amazing place with great crowd and ambiance. Food is good, nothing exceptional. Good variety in menu to try and good quality of food n service...."

Deeksha Nanaiah

"Love this restaurant. Amazing food and excellent services. The restaurant was so busy. Will come back..."

mjn205

"Amazing service and food came out very fast. The staff were super friendly and the food was amazing!! I would definitely come back here..."

Zelidd

"Cool atmosphere and authentic Japanese izakaya style. Seatings was nice, great staff. Food was excellent. Highly..."

Vi Duc Phan

"The selection of dishes are great pairing for the alcoholic drinks...it is a sakebar after all. The serving are like tapas...so you can definitely..."

M S

"Good vibe, good..."

Sarah Li

Pizza Club

Tandoori Chicken Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you haven't tried Pizza club yet, do yourself a favor and grab a butter chicken pizza with a side of cheesy garlic bread. Thank me..."

SS

"Best pizza in town, butter chicken is a must try ，juicy and full of flavors; Staffs always seem happy when they are making these pizzas.5..."

April

"The pizza club has a lot of variety, our favourites are the garlic prawn pizza and cranberry chicken pizza so tasty and lots of toppings. Staff are..."

Michelle Ngatai

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer Service Hell Pizza > Pizza Club > Pizza Hut > DominosIs my..."

곰정안

"Their butter chicken pizza is like nothing I've ever eaten before, but they're absolutely delicious! The service is pretty good, and the garlic bread..."

Emma

"One of the best pizzas I have ever eaten!! Super taste, best pizza base, the taste is perfect!! One of the pizza flavour is the slingshot, I would..."

Janhavi Soni

"Been there at night, it was 9:55, they were about to close.But they serve me a delicious chicken pizza. As always pizza was good with really..."

Amirul Shaikh

"One of the few pizza places were the pizza is not too salty. Also the pizza was cheesy, yet not greasy. Base was also nice, not stale at all. Ordered..."

Imperius Malekith

"First off, these guys make some incredible pizza. There are lots of flavors to choose from and the toppings are always generous. Tried both the..."

Ming

"My partner and I dined here a couple of weeks ago and OMG. The pizza was incredible, amazing flavour, plenty of toppings and super fresh. We..."

Catherine Edmond

"Best Pizza in the town. Friendly staff and great service. Freshly made pizza even if it gets cold still taste fresh with lots of combination of..."

Janeet

"■ Fast service■ Huge range■ Good portion sizesOhh my gosh the best pizza Ive tried in Auckland by far!! I was given some..."

FoodieOodie95

"The pizza club has been SOOOOO famous for their butter chicken pizza, so I grabbed the chance to order from Pizza Club tonight when we were planning..."

Annie Ren

"Tried many pizza shops, happy to settle down with pizza club for any pizzas. Awesome flavour and amazing taste. Must try for pizza..."

Sam Varghese

"Food ordered:Chicken SlingshotGarlic BreadDrink (1.5L)Bill: $21Big tummy: We've been back to the Elliott St Pizza..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"After ate pizza from pakuranga, i went to try for this outlet.I had ordered veg slingshot and butter pizza.Both were mouth watering.highly..."

Mohit Gupta

"Good thick pizzas with loads of toppings! If you like saucy pizzas then the Chicken Slingshot is a winner! The spicy chicken bites are amazing if you..."

Jaffa

"Very nice pizzas way better quality than other pizzerias very friendly service. Tasty pizzas must try there tandoori chicken pizza. Decent servings..."

Jaspreet Singh

"Wowwwwww.... what a manu and great combination of flevors. Has changed the definition for pizza. Dont like to go anywhere else for my pizza. ..."

Ruchi

"Pizzas are always delicious and fresh & they have variety of options in pizzas , sides , sauces. I have noticed even in busy time they have served..."

kairavi parekh

"Superb vegetarian pizza!! Absolutely delicious. We had the satay gluten free one and the base was extremely yummy just like the toppings. We will..."

Jenny McIsaac

"Great pizza and the guy even walked my order to my car because my hands were full, excellent service. Why only 4 stars? Their website has failed..."

Diren Singh

"Italian pizza is my favorite. Nice tasty pizza. 20 mins waiting time. Make sure to order early if you don't wanna..."

Ilhan Serif

"Best pizza in town. Not traditional pizza but the best of both European and Asian..."

Kasun Ranga

"I spoke to the duty Manager & a worker & they were really helpful & friendly with my inquiries about the ingredients that they use & the Meat Lovers..."

Geneveive Pritchard

"They make amazing pizzas inspired by lot of classic Indian flavours. The first pizza club was in papakura, now they do have a few branches around..."

Deeksha Nanaiah

"Amazing service, you already know the pizza flavours are great! I usually place big orders for work and the team are always very accommodating. Would..."

Tashina Henare

"Probably one of best pizza shops in the city.. And definitely the best Halal pizza option in Auckland. Yum and..."

Ali Liaquat

"Take out only. Pizza is not good as used to..."

Patrick Y

"Great Pizza, the best I have had in a very long time. The Tandoori chicken was delicious and great value. This will be my new pizza place. Highly..."

Allan Denholm

"Pizza club has never disappointed me. I love all the veggie pizzas, so many veggie options are available for vegetarians. I loved their gluten free..."

Vrunda Dave

Tems Micro Coffee Roaster

"I am so sorry for couldn't take the pictures of their pastries. It was too nice so totally forgot to taken the photos all the time..;) it's not my..."

R Park

"the food and coffee is actually the best I’ve had.. my favourites are the crossiant and danish. Super underrated. Needs more..."

Zizizebra463

"Great coffee and friendly staff. The pastries looked good too. Bought a pack of coffee to take home which they were happy to grind for me...."

Amy Flower

"Great place, love the pulled pork burger!! Too bad you can only get it 4 nights of the week. Also the kimchi fries with pulled pork on top is just..."

Marcels Page

"Visited the cafe in the morning for some coffee and pastries and revisited in the evening for their burgers. I highly recommend their cronut (baked..."

Jay

"Great coffee, well priced breakfasts and tasty sandwiches. The staff are genuinely friendly and have created a great space from a small area. Be sure..."

Shaun Lawrence

"A hidden gem on Hauraki Corner - fantastic little coffee and pastry place tucked in amongst the store fronts, good looking breakfast menu, which I..."

LouLou

"Friendly staff and great coffee! Their croissants are super popular and gone before 12pm. Definitely will be..."

Stella Seo

"Really good coffee, friendly staff and their baked goods are..."

Craig

"Been going here for four years. Always the best service with Joe the owner and always the best coffee and food my absolute..."

ruby bindon-hunter

"Actually the best coffee! and a really good range of the most delicious pastries..."

James Garman

"Wife loved the coffee and service here a must..."

tony mcdonald

"I Bought The Best..."

Christopher Kotze

"Best coffee and best..."

Peter Kim

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Eli Maynard

"Been there countless times and never disappoint. Food is always on point. Great service and awesome experience watching the chef showing off..."

HQ

"If you haven’t been to a teppanyaki restaurant then you should do this at least once in your lifetime, while the food may be good, you are not..."

Ang Sarap

"Very good meal.....never..."

Te Hauoterangi Dickson

"I had dinner here few months ago, I had a very nice day!The food was so good and also our chef's performance was amazing!Service was good..."

Emma

"Good food and still keeping their standard. It's more comfortable with some social distancing...."

CocoOnFire

"One of the waitress who was talking order needs more training, we felt like we were being rushed and any questions we had were met with curt sharp..."

Jenny Wang

"It is very tasty, especially wagyu beef. We use the zomato gold, just half price to eat wagyu beef, great. I highly recommend this restaurant, you..."

Weiming Tang

"Awesome service, lovely food and have to say the food smell is not as bad as before. The lunch special is very good size portion. Using zomato gold..."

BetterTogether

"This place is a must try for a tepanyaki experience! The chef will definitely give you a good show while having your meals! The flavour is okay and..."

Pam Gaddi

"Great place , great novelty. We go here for lunch regularly. It is always good and enjoyable...."

Harry Larry

"We came in here without reservation just over 6pm and got a table straight away with 5 other people. Dinner was delicious. I mean... meat, seafood..."

Jonathan Chau

"I had my birthday dinner here. It isn’t the first time to dine here and I had lunch here couples of time. We ordered sumo steak set and Splash set,..."

Joyce Tsang

"The cooking show was very entertaining, the fire blast was also really cool. It is unlikely that you are able see the cook food in front of you, so..."

Xia Wu

"Good place. Different chiefs have different styles but the performances are not perfect. Food great lunch menu is better even if you are zomato gold..."

Hao Chang

"Food, staff and experience two thumbs up!! I will be back for sure. Their steak OMG melts in your mouth and their Yum Yum sauce is amazing :)..."

Jill Keren Querubin

"What a wonderful dinner with my girl friend here. Actually this is the first date of us and we have a good experience of dining in a Japanese style..."

Eat And Run

"We decided to come to daikoku as we love japanese... we now have a slight addiction to daikoku. I always want to go back because I love the humor and..."

Nicole Monique

"Nice foods, nice service.However, we used two Zomato Golds, instead of discount on the 2nd and 4th most expensive meals, the restaurant just..."

Maria Wong

"Quite pricey without zomato gold.The food was really nice and the performance they put on was enjoyable, but a bit awkward if you don't get into..."

Dom Park

"I love this place, especially now that they are doing zomato gold! The chefs are really friendly and funny... I love the prawns in yum yum sauce!..."

Chelsea Farley [CHEL8858 For Zomato Gold]

"Very good service, food was fantastic. We had the wagu beef which also comes with other dishes. Very pleasant experience with the chef. Would..."

Anna Wong

"Food was good. Ordered fish and teriyaki chicken. I prefer the fish. Good value for money. Lots of lunch special deals plus weekend special..."

Becky Kuang

"Fun vibe, it's really dinner and a show - all of the food was melt in your mouth delicious! Call ahead to book a time, as they need a nearly full..."

Tasty Morsel

"This is one of the best teppanyaki I have been to. Good size portions and a selection of set menu of meat, seafood and vegetables. Fun entertainment..."

J Delicieux

"I am a Japanese food lover. I really like wayu beef. It is tasted quite soft and juicy. It is totally different from normal steak. In addition the..."

Wanzi Xiao

"we visited Daikoku for celebrating my friend’s birthday. The greatest chef, Tetsu did a great performance for us . His talking is fun, juggling is..."

Mu

"Always nice teppanyaki with chuuchuu train n it's friends. Also yum yum sauce (the perfect one), finished by this drawing. TETSU SAN, you are..."

Dewi S

"Great experience, friendly staff with a very personal touch. Food was incredible and fresh with a great comedic side to the evening due to the humour..."

Bradley Pivac

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceVery good Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant in..."

곰정안

"Good service, nice staff, wonderful presentation and the chef very talented to Performance cooking. In the end the chef write a happy birthday in..."

Pinky

"Was a fun night and the food was good, although our chef seemed new and accidentally splashed a reasonable amount of hot oil on the man next to us..."

Kirsti Hogan

"Absolutely LOVE this place. Food is delicious, staff are amazing, the show they put on is flawless. Definitely worth the money! We had Yu as our chef..."

Zara Morrison

"Fantastic value for money. We had their head chef Tetsu by chance and he was amazing. Very funny, extremely skilled and polite. We will definitely be..."

Daniel Bell

"Food is yummy as usual, staff is enthusiastic about Teppanyaki food. The kids are excited about the chef’s show-flame on. Kids menu comes in a cute..."

Flora

"Very friendly service and great value for the amount of food you get. We enjoyed the whole experience. This last sentence is just to fulfill the..."

Patrick O'Hara

"I went for dinner wi my hubby for my birthday. Its definitely worth the visit. everything good. wagyu steak tasted so yum. the upgraded fried rice is..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Love this place, we eat here often. Best prawns with yum yum sauce. Excellent service. Great for the family. Kids love watching the chef cook. We..."

Chelsea

"Awesome little spot! Very authentic Japanese teppanyaki restaurant with a very friendly and happy team! The food was well prepared, the artistry..."

Simone Press

"Great food and service. Especially Nicky who did our teppan for our table was funny and showed off some of his teppan skills. It was enjoyable to..."

Yeonie Jeong

"[Dinner] 🇳🇿Daikoku Teppanyaki - 156 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand(Booking in advance..."

Kevin Harland

"Very nice experience to see the food cooked right at our table ~ the taste is A+ highly recommended for group visit or even solo to cheer ourselves..."

Ayat Shakib

"Always my go to place when i after Japanese! Food is always very good as is the service, it can become a bit of a theatrical thing so if your after..."

Isaac Valach

"It was a very entertaining evening. Great for kids or people who like a performance. The food was good, portions a bit small for the menfolk in my..."

Tammy Ockerse

"It is really cool to see tham cook the food in front of you. And if you want to go there get sutff from there compo..."

Rudina

"Amazing food and service. Very quick to provide beverages and appetisers and the chef was very entertaining. Best steak I’ve had in a..."

Janelle Callaghan

"Lovely place. Great customer service. Enjoyed the hospitality and will definitely be coming back here again. Special thanks to miki, our chef..."

Adline Shandil

"Love teppanyaki, and this place sets the bar for my teppanyaki taste. I’ve been here 2 twice and each time it hits the spot. Garlic prawn with yum..."

The Gastronomist

"AMAZING! Loved my night at Daikoku tonight. Best Daikoku on the shore by far 👌 I had the fish fillet and it was cooked to perfection, melted in my..."

Ana95

"Great view of Takapuna love there lunch special ! Personal chef that cooks for you and he was very entertaining. Would definitely go back..."

Matiria KC

"Yummy food，great service！We went there on Sunday，so there were a few customers in the restaurant. No other people sat in our table，so the..."

Min Zhuang

"Loved it here. Delicious food and doesn't break the bank. Very entertaining as well :) yum yum sauce on everything!! I recommend going with a big..."

Victoria Taua

"Gorgeous place with amazing service, a chef makes everything right in front of you! Delicious plates aswell that are quickly and well-presented...."

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"came for lunch the workers were lovely and funny also it was a great experience, i was worried about eating the prawns as i am pregnant but they were..."

Lauren Jennett

"The meal was very good and the chef makes the night. The theatrics involved in the preparation and cooking make it a fun experience, a little pricy..."

Nick The Greek

"Awesome restaurant with such amazing staff. Food is delicious and I love their flaming technique. Worth the money. Will be coming back..."

Aira B Holland

"Awesome restaurant! Such a great experience, I would highly recommend to anyone. Went with a large group, and the only downside was the wait but we..."

Bbear

"Came here a couple of Fridays ago for lunch. There were only two other diners when we arrived but the place filled up over the hour we were there. We..."

Kerryj

"pretty good the service is alright though the atmosphere is quite dark and gloomy. It is quite hot as well and the food isn't amazing amazing its..."

Rose

"I would love to go back to this place again some time. Affordable lunch menu, food being cooked in front of you and if the chef is in the mood, then..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Been here a few times for lunch. Short and sweet. I like it alot. Nothing over the top or fancy. Just Daikoku. Your chosen protein (beef, chicken or..."

Lemonslimesoranges

"The food here is absolutely amazing and it is very entertaining to watch the chefs cook your food right in front of you. They also did things such as..."

Tessa

"Love this place. We go as often as the wallet let's us. Love the salad dressing, miso soup and prawns, omgosh the prawns....so good. Very very..."

Chelsea M

"Been dinner once and it was amazing. But lunch is ridiculously delicious. Can't stop thinking about their salad the miso soup. It is super affordable..."

Chrisca Tipace

"Love this place. If your not a fan of that yum-yum sauce or you havent tried it yet then your missing out on the whole experience of dai-koku hehe...."

D

"Fun and interactive with some great food but looking a little aged. If this place had a little spruce up, maybe add a few changes (due to much of it..."

Asad Naseem

"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant, the fact that they cook your meal in front of you makes it very entertaining. Food never disappoints me and..."

Emma

"Been here a number of times and always enjoy my meals. Always try get the early bird special where you dine before 730 mon-fri to get a cheaper rate...."

Lucy Doran

"Had our work do here. We were a bit late seated due to team members turning up late. However we were all quickly seated between two tables.Out..."

Mary Underwood

"Great show by the chef. We kinda waited a bit coz our chef is still doing the other table. But was a good service and a decent meal. Bit pricey but..."

Jb Buen

"This place is awesome!Dinner and a show!The chefs are adorable and very talentedfood is great and the atmosphere is just..."

Trayc C

"Great value for the basic lunch special. $13.80 gets you salad, Miso soup, a choice of steak or chicken or fish with cooked veg and ice-cream. Love..."

Marianne

"Had such an awesome experience, the chefs definately kept you entertained. The food was very nice couldn't have asked for better. Thank you very..."

Leanne Ashby

"For what ever reason we only ever dine here on a Sunday night, we have only ever had good experiences here, good tasty food, a little bit on the..."

Hamish Collins

"Well - this restaurant is actually a family favourite - especially for birthdays or special treats. We haven't had any bad experiences here - and..."

Shady

"Best food, atmosphere and customer service I have ever had. Prices are extremely reasonable for a dinner and a show. I highly recommend this for a..."

Natasha Kristoffersen-Tuck

"Love the ambience, love the showmanship of the guys at the Tepanyaki stoves... food was great and service was fine. However, there is limited choice..."

EatingBuddy

"My niece introduced me to this restaurant and I totally loved it, the experience was great the food was even better to the point that I took my whole..."

Tracie Tepania

"My family and I love this place, we hope it never closes or moves, we especially enjoy the lunch special because its so reasonable. My fav are the..."

Treena

"good lunch special, nice flavour and spectacle of the tepan yaki. would go back, nice..."

Henward

"this place is one of the best restraunts ive been to. the service was amazing and the meal was even better. i enjoyed the show put on by the chef. as..."

Georgia

"I went there recently for a birthday so there was about 10 of us, we couldn't all sit together which was a bit disappointing as the tables cater for..."

Raewyn Lummis

"Cant get enough, Sunday lunch is a..."

Mark

"Alot of fun. Good food worth the..."

Lee Henderson

"Delicious food. Amazing atmosphere. Great experience. The staff were so..."

Teta Fanualelei

"The chef was amazing and the entertainment during cooking was fabulous. The crayfish was delicious, best cray I've had in years. The veges, prawns,..."

Debbie Yates

"Great service treat values and tasty food. Lots of choice from Beef to fish, the idea of a chef cook in front of you emails noval even as a repeat..."

J H

"Their yum-yum sauce (for the prawns) have not changed for 20 years. My favorite goes to the prawns. Good for get-together and kids, the chopping..."

Monica Cheng

"Great experience thanks to the chef, very funny and confident. We had steak, prawns and chicken served with carrots, courgettes and onions. All very..."

Matthew Hansen

"Coco was AMAZING!! Best experience ever. We’ll be back. Thanks Coco for the most amazing experience - “don’t panic, it’s..."

Carike Erasmus

"Headed out for a nice Friday evening meal. Very relaxed, funny and professional chefs. Flavourful food and a show. How can you go wrong. Great for..."

Richard Surkus

"Great night out, great entertainment while cooking...."

Chris Fitzpatrick

"I've been here countless of times and still am keen to go again. Best price, entertainment, quality and quantity ratio. Always bring friends and..."

Ali Alsaffaf

"Wonderful experience. Great entertainment of the chef cooking the food right in front of you. Food is delicious, and so is the warm sake. Really..."

Leigh Bishop

"The best 'Teppan-Yaki' (chefs cook on Hot grill directly in front of you) style restaurant. Super delish options available - my fave splash n meadow..."

Matapouri Mermaid

"Owned by the Japanese, food was ok. Different chiefs have different styles of plays and entertains. However most of the times hey do make bobos. You..."

浩哥-奥克兰

"The guy cooking for us lost control of utensils whilst doing tricks, accidentally threw a bowl of soup at me and my nephew and portions were..."

Sione Tee

"Went for lunch in the week. Table was a bit squashy with 10 of us. Food was super well priced and the chef and interactive and did some cool tricks...."

Lauren Ladewig

Artwok Eatery And Bar

"ArtWok been rebrand as NZ Tang bar & restaurant serving all ArtWok signature dishes along with new exciting additional.It will become a FUN &..."

Kiwi Boy

"Me and my boyfriend decided to dine at ArtWok so we went in and ordered a few dishes. Although the food took some time to come it was understandable..."

D.C

"Artwork does traditional Chinese food well, with a cleaner and more intense flavour profile. Everything tastes beautiful and elevated. Some of our..."

Petitesweetsnz

"I'm in love with this merge of cultures on a plate! Artwok combines the traditional Chinese foods with the presentation and service of the western..."

Jackie

"Been here a few times, the food is absolutely phenomenal, but the price is very high, on par with finer dining. You can’t go wrong with any food..."

Chary1235

"Love this place! Been here twice now, recently I booked with First Table and got 50% of all mains. Love the food here!Xiao Long Bao was soft,..."

Emily Ng

"We came here for a lunch with the grabone vouchers. We ordered the 口水鸡 (cold Sichuan style chicken), pork wraps, 地三鲜 (stir fried..."

Dxlche

"First time at this restaurant and my friends will not be my past.Everything from the entrees, to the main dishes, the desserts was absolutely..."

João Plácido

"Came here with a GrabOne voucher and was pleased with the food and service here. We ordered scallops at $6 each which is a bit pricey but..."

Karen

"We were in the area and having looked at the menu online, I was absolutely salivating looking at it.The place is nice/modern, pub style. I..."

Jeffie

"As a Takapuna local I have walked past Artwok countless times, the hefty price tag and my average experiences from Asian fusion restaurants in the..."

Zeth

"Artwok was a dining experience and well worth the drive out over the shore. The staff who served us that night was ever so accommodating and friendly..."

Heartshrooms

"Had a great dinner for four to share with heaps of different flavors. And great takes on standard cocktails with a GandT with passion fruit and a..."

Sonya Thorpe

"A great find for Sunday lunch with the family. With tasty lunch boxes at $16 each, lunch for 4 came in well below $100. The service was excellent..."

Raspberry Beret

"Can't complain much about Artwork, but at the same time there wasn't anything special about it. Was surprised it made to Metro's 50..."

Diogo Reck

"AMAZING!! have to try the beef stir fry and the crispy Chinese style salt and vinegar pork! Best dishes and can’t go wrong! The onions and sauce..."

Amanda Baker

"We came here at around 8pm on a Tuesday night. We got XiaoLongBao, Clams, Beef and Pork Belly. The complementary chips they gave at..."

Oksana Zhang

"We had a fantastic dinner at Artwok. The food exceeded expectations and the service was excellent. We were well looked after throughout the night. We..."

Rosemary Cook

"I was very fortunate to try almost every signature dish it offers. I had a wonderful dinner party there with a group of 11. We booked a table..."

Jimon007

"Authentic Chinese restaurant with awesome decor and a modern twist. I absolutely love that they have a range of Chinese cuisine such as crispy sweet..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Art wok, a smart name for an authentic Chinese cuisine restaurant, with a right orientation, both targeting local kiwis and Asian people. And it..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Service was warm and friendly, and the food was out of this world!! Everything we tried was outstanding, with a special shoutout to the..."

Titeuf

"Love love love this place! Great vegan/veggie options. Lovely staff, good service, good wine list. Have been back quite a lot since I discovered this..."

Jess A

"this place could be the best taste of chinese food.we had pan fried beef dumplings, stir fried diamond clams, scallop sashimi, black pepper..."

Carina Chang

"Fantastic lunch today, thanks so much. Will be back to try some of your famous Spring Onion Pancakes once the chef is..."

Kiwi888

Daisy

"I like it , taste was very good, just a little expensive..."

Lili

"Went there for dinner and we got a small plate of complimentary chips (its sooooo addictive!). We ordered xiao loong pao, braised pork belly, prawn..."

Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)

"Fantastic service and nice place for some Asian fusion.The options were limited but we picked what we thought would be their signature..."

Darren Big Belly

"Came here with First Table voucher.Place is very cozy, and very warm service. However when we arrived at 5:30 PM, there was no one on the..."

Jess S

"Elegant northeast Chinese cuisine. The lamb shank was excellent tasty and beautiful texture a bit crunch outside and the meat can be easily cut from..."

Poppingcandy

"Food - quite delicious! Service is good, and the atmosphere is great, so it makes for a great night out. My last visit here rates as one of the..."

Nick Torjussen

"I came here for lunch with my family and we were seated on the lower level which is the bar area. I wish we were seated in the upper main eating area..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"In the last year, Takapuna has gained an amazing selection of new eateries and restaurants. We’re spoiled for choice and the latest place I’ve..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Amazing food. We had a selection of dumplings and the Gongpao chicken. Full of flavour with and interesting kick! Staff were friendly and knew their..."

Nicholas Fryer

"A pleasant surprise of a Chinese delight located on the Shore. The dishes are heavily influenced by northeastern favours and have lots of choices for..."

Christian

"Amazing food. First time here, the staff were extremely helpful, well mannered and polite. The food was sooooooo good. Would highly recommend this..."

Mei Studio

"Finally! Somewhere without a "kiwi twist" Beautiful AUTHENTIC Chinese food done to perfection! From the moment we walked in we were warmly greeted..."

Grace Brown

"We are pleased to have our faith put back into Takapuna restaurants, the food was fresh, tasty and also authentic to Chinese cuisine, I loved the..."

Nellie.peers

"Love this place, the sweet and sour pork dish is not to be missed! Very authentic Chinese food, and a great wine and beer list. This is a great place..."

Courtney Bennett

"Our daughter and I had such a good lunch at this funky restaurant that I brought my husband back for dinner. The food is interesting and different...."

Russelfamilyis

"This is a good option if you want some Chinese-styled food in Takapuna. All the dishes were beautifully presented. There were lots of characters..."

Lmrliu74

"We ate here with a group of 5 adults plus a baby on a Sunday for lunch. We were welcomed by a very friendly staff member with a can do attitude. We..."

Ash

"I like the environment, service and the healthy idea of eating they are bring-no MSG is used and free-range products are selected. The food is..."

Flora

"Artwok opened late last year & we had been wanting to try it for some time - we finally had an opportunity to head across the shore after work one..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Really amazinggggg place....would love to come back and try other dishes...friendly staff,great location and delicious food! Artwok lived up to our..."

Pooja Pamula

"Tonight's disastrous dessert at chocolate boutique parnell was at least preceeded by an amazing meal here. Thank you for your wonderful service, ..."

Chris Dillon

"Food really nice, whitebait fritter especially. However, wine, and food very expensive.Really annoys me when new eaterys come into Takapuna and..."

John Little

"A friend and I tried Artwok on Friday for lunch. They provide Chinese with a twist and we told them that we liked our chill dishes really hot and..."

Austin

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卢怡

"What an amazing restuarant, like a Michelin standard restaurant. Dishes are amazingly fantastic! Will recommend to everyone and can't wait to dine in..."

Isaac Chan

"I love this place. We went to there with friends last weekend. Great food, lovely stuff,great location!! Especially the seafood，highly..."

Kun Zhang

"Been there with friends. Awesome food. Nice dinner. The waiter was so cute. The fried shrimp was my favourite and I love the beer. Wonder where did..."

Xinmei Li

"We had an awesome dinner here today, highly recommended to my friends for a group dinner or date night! The service and food were great. Guobaorou is..."

Jenny

"Really fab restaurant. Great service . Food is really authentic Chinese (not like usual nz Chinese that we grew up on). Any negative reviewers..."

Kknightnz

"Service is flat, food is ok, appearance of food is nice, but taste is so so,price is not cheap, they want make fusion but that is not successful so..."

Eater

"Absolutely wonderful restaurant, I loved everything to bits! staff are very attentive and organised, the food was beautiful! My favourite dish would..."

Alissa Smith

"I have tried a lot many different Chinese food and ARTWOK is definitely on top of the list. All the dishes that I've tried were so good and the..."

Xiaoran Zhou

"We ate at Artwok last week and had a fantastic meal. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was fantastic. I had never eaten a number of..."

Matt Binns

"Artwok: A modern take on the old delights of ChinaI was treated to a vast selection of dishes at Artwok last night and man was I impressed..."

Chris Williams

"I've eaten at Art Wok 3 times. What a breath of fresh modern air for Asian Cuisine - no chow mein or chop suey in sight! Stunning and relaxed..."

Amanda Wignell

"We went to Artwok for my GF birthday and it was amazing. I booked some time in advance and asked if it was possible to do a surprise..."

Hugo Zhu

"As a Chinese food lover who from China, I am so glad that finally I found a restaurant that serves real traditional Chinese cuisine with great..."

Ennis Li

"What a wonderful restaurant!! We're so happy to have found this new place which has just opened in takapuna. The food is delicious...pretty addictive..."

Rebecca McCarroll

"Have travelled in China and loved the cuisine, and nowhere in New Zealand have I found anything that compares until now. Great selection of beers and..."

Ian Beaumont

"Wow, what a fantastic new addition to the Takapuna Bistro scene. Have now eaten at Artwok twice, and to put it simply; was blown away each time...."

HM03

"I love this new resto in takapuna. I've dined twice so far and I always have a great experience. The food is amazing with great flavours, very nice..."

Kitch May Obsequio

"An avid foodie I have now eaten at Artwok twice and have loved it!First time was with my son and although they don't have a kids menu there was..."

Nicky Luis

"Very nice little place, awesome warm interior, descent food. Had a weird feeling about this place, like it’s always missing something. Service was..."

Andrei Diomidov

"Great food, and the guy had a lot of knowledge of the history of the meals. Would recommend the dumplings, hand cut crispy chips, and "Chinese..."

Amy Cunningham

"Had dinner here last week to celebrate my mum’s b-day with my family. ❤️ I’m so satisfied with everything, their dishes, service and their..."

Gaga Ng

"Food was fantastic. service was fantastic. and Keke tap beer on point. highly recommended! pork n prawn dumplings were the highlight. toilets very..."

Dave Gordon (daveoCat)

"We tried the lobster in garlic and vermicelli, soft shell crab, and roast duck pancake. Simple yet flavourful. The texture and spices of the soft..."

Irish Mae Radin

"Went to the Katapuna Beach the other day and saw this restaurant on our way back to the city. We were craving Chinese food so we ordered the pork..."

J Chan

"Most amazing food I've had in a while. Wonderfully tasty and generous portions. We also had the pork and prawn spicey dumplings. Will definitely be..."

Kimberly Crawford

"Discovered this restaurant by accident but I'm definitely coming back again! I came to north shore today wanting to have a quick lunch and I found..."

Johnny _

"Best dumplings I have ever experienced, mains were a bit disappointing the first time, but the dumplings brought me back for another try and it was..."

Joe Jupiter

"A must try restaurant in Takapuna, crew are hospitable and food serving is great. I recommend the fried rice special and the angus beef, the angus..."

Ronmar Lacamiento

"I give 5⭐ for delicious food, friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. We ordered heijiao niuzaili. It was amazing, meet was so..."

Ais Bai

"Very nice and fresh oysters. The dishes are Chinese and quite refined in terms of flavours and umami. I enjoyed the selection of ingredients and..."

Berlin

"Wow what a great find this restaurant is. Excellent staff. Upstairs outdoor seating on a nice summer evening. Every dish of food was so very tasty...."

Dawn Allen

"Amazing Eatery! Best Authentic Modern High End Chinese Cuisine in New Zealand! The food quality standard is extremely high, nice presentation, warm..."

Jonathan Wong

"Really interesting menu with fresh produce and unusual combinations. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Comfortable and attractive surroundings...."

Hugo Zhu

"The best Chinese food I've ever had. No18 rocked me. Never had anything like that before. Literal flavor bomb, no hype. Came back next night for 17,..."

CbRfFreq

French Rendez-vous

French Cheese Omelette with Duck and Truffle

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Not so busy on a Thursday afternoon. Didn’t come here food because we already had lunch, but had dessert and coffee.Prunes Far was..."

Jonathan Chau

"Three old friends met for lunch on a mid week Winters day. Parking virtually outside door. Cafe was warm to walk into with both ambience & service...."

Kathy

"Can on a Sunday lunch and had the boeuf bourguignon which was very good. Nice rich broth with juicy beef. Also went back for the truffle set menu..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"A small french place beside lake pupuke. Very nice place to relax on a sunny day. Nice food, lots of choices. Reasonable priced. If you are looking..."

Becky Kuang

"A great place that too many people forget about... It's located by a beautiful lake, only few minutes from Takapuna center, in a beautiful and..."

Laurence Pastor-Pasi

"What isn't there to love about this cafe?The location; it is on Lake Pupuke; great for kids to wander around the grass, look at the swans &..."

Rachel Huband

"Great view of the lake and very nice cabinet food. There was some live piano music when I went, which made for a pleasant atmosphere, especially as I..."

Renato Shimose

"Even on a drizzly, overcast day this was a picturesque spot for a weekday lunch with the parents. There's loads of free parking in The Pumphouse..."

Squiddy

"This place is well hidden in a beautiful spot by the pump house theatre. So we had to really look for it after parking the car. We reached there..."

Kishore Mitra

"food quality is amazing, ordered the celtic croque, they gave about 5 slices of smoked salmon (not just the 1-2 slices like in most cafes,) and a..."

Imperius Malekith

"Went here for our wedding anniversary on a Tuesday night. we had an amazing meal, excellent quality and i have no idea why some reviews on here say..."

Andrew Lamb

"Amazing service great food and clean cafe. Heard great things about this place so popped in with two friends for coffee and a bite to eat from the..."

Helen Gyde

"Great location, especially on a sunny day, and very good service, no waiting around. The food presentation was excellent, flavors what we expected,..."

Rex Ellacott

"Delicious crepes and great service. The iced coffee is not too sweet. With a beautiful lake for the background, it's a perfect weekend brunch spot...."

Angela Purcell

"A fantastic little cafe on the edge of Lake Pupuke in Takapuna beside the Pumphouse. You can drive in and park beside the cafe, and go for a..."

S B

"New Review for French Rendez-vous Cafe, Takapuna This cafe is in a beautiful location over looking the lake. The food was above average, nothing..."

Claire Raoult

"Love the place, their coffee and pastries. I like the coffee served in a big cup :) its a little bit pricey but worth it. The staff are nice and..."

Chay P Rosales

"Our family have been to The French Rendez-vous for several lunches and morning teas. The food is lovely and fresh. The prices are reasonable and..."

Kay Rayner

"Went there one week ago with a couple of friends, the food and service was amazing. Best restaurant on the North Shore and such a great spot for..."

Benjamin

"Beautiful location, complete French bistro experience...reminded me so much of France! Great value for money! Beautiful chicken liver entrée and..."

Fara T

"We went to the restaurant on Mother's Day, it was fully booked but we managed to get a table for 6.The setting was lovely, and the food amazing..."

Kate F

"Have been to this restaurant a number of times and has always been great. Today we had their superb Boef Bouginon. We also couldn't resist an..."

Michelle Cubitt

"I come here nearly every Saturday after waka training on the lake. Their service is good, coffee good and the food is hearty....love the setting on..."

Vicki Niethe

"I came the night of 18 to see " Driving Miss Daisy", the restaurant was full but however the service was quick and the food was very good. I took the..."

Laurent Gouyneau

"Called in here for dinner before Rickie Lee Jones concert @ Bruce Mason. Lovely setting looking out across lake Pupuke, menu is basic consisting of..."

Jackie

"Came here last month, it was boss's shout for my birthday. It was a windy & cloudy day so although the lake view out front and the little..."

Lt

"Have been here quite a few times this summer and latest visit was 3.2.13. took 6 of my girl friends for breakfast. They all agreed the food was..."

Corinne Andrew

"Good food, good attitude, nice location. What more can you..."

Haruko

"Didn’t know what to expect as I am not a French food expert. I would say the food we had was fantastic and definitely left me a great impression...."

Airini

"The view is great, but needs to choose a sunny day to go. Food tastes Ok, it’s worth a..."

Nianlong Han

"Lovely lovely lovely The food were amazing, desert were yum cozy and warm feeling. Great view and kid’s friendly too. Loved it and would sure go..."

sepideh Delavari

"Lovely location next to the lake. Happy with service and quality of food. Really delicious honey lemon and ginger tea! Ordered prawn fritters. Nicely..."

Dawn Bardsley

"Everything in your plate is homemade: the ice-creams, the sorbets, the sauces, the chutneys, the ravioli, etc. all made from scratch with bare..."

Berenice Boulay

"An absolute hidden gem right by the lake! Friendly staff and chef makes you feel right at home! Food was absolutely on point, very delicious! One of..."

Leon Yang

"Absolutely divine dining! Came here for the first time and the food was absolutely amazing! Staff was super friendly and attentive. Had the duck..."

Bjoern Pauly

"One of the best restaurants in Auckland. Extremely underrated. I dine out a lot and can tell you this restaurant far exceeded our expectations. The..."

Beverly Di Mercurio

"Had a really nice time as a large group. The staff were very helpful with the booking process and serving us on the day. Also, we really appreciate..."

Henry Chang

"I have been there many time, and strong recommendations for food and coffee ☕️. Nice place to relax with friends , good food and quick serve as..."

Tracey Hoang

"We went on a Wednesday for a Truffle 3 course special, the experience was fantastic, the food was delicious and the chef came itself to grate the..."

Joaquin Frutos

"Wonderful welcome, relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff. The food is of high quality, tasty and well presented. All in all a lovely dining..."

Andrew McGuinness

"The French toast is good, but it is missing the..."

Richard Siregar (Ric De Fame)

"Lovely location on the lakeside. Spacious comfortable restaurant with French flair. Great selection of crepes. Fast and friendly service. Our crepes..."

Rex Morgan

"Really nice place to have a meal! The service is fast, so you don't wait for long. The taste of food is good. Not much variety of sweets on the..."

Erik Rodriguez

"Lovely view, nice breeze from lake as we sit outdoor on a sunny afternoon; Not usually a duck fan but really enjoyed the duck gnocchi; Galette was an..."

Trista Tan

"Honestly the best French food I ever had. Everything was fresh and the service was grate our waitresses was so friendly and honestly knew what she..."

Monique Morton

Aubergine

84/100 (2563 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Highly recommend this place, we often visit on a Sunday and take advantage of their $20 lunch special. Awesome staff and the food is always great,..."

Allan Turner

"Had dinner here last night was awesome staff were very friendly and service was great food was awesome all round great place would definitely go..."

Jahmez Wallace

"The food was amazing and the service was great, i went with my family and we were all happy with the food and the service, the portions are big and..."

Selma Altahan

"We had a table of 18 last night for my 29th and every person loved their meal the lamb shanks literally fell of the bone they were so succulent this..."

Amber Purvis

"Come for lunch for the first time today, amazing service! All the staff were sooo nice! Food was amazing, couldn't fault this restaurant at all!..."

Kim Butler

"Had dinner a couple weeks ago, staff were super nice and food was Devine,..."

Dominique Tuck

"Good ambience ,excellent service and food was well presented value for money,very friendly staff,� will come back again for..."

Sohan Joshi

"Delicious food and amazing service, Friendly and helpful staff $35 menu was great..."

Sharon Bachir-Brahmi

"Awesome meal deals . Great food nice wine and lovely staff . Will be..."

Andrew Shone

"Been my favorite restaurant for years now. Disappointed because no duck this time (first time ever) still rate it as a 5 due to service and food and..."

Rosemarie Muller

"We arrived at lunch time without a booking but that was not a problem. The friendly staff set us up at a table for 5 people and delivered chilled..."

Elise Hansen

"AAA+++ Quality healthy food highly recommend to all great value for..."

Jason Yang

"A group of us senior citizens were looking for somewhere for a lunchtime get together which featured a few choices and was within our..."

Peter Saunders

"Sehr sehr leckeres Fleisch. Super freundlicher Service. 5..."

Doreen Heuer

"Lovely meals, huge serving sizes and brilliant value. Staff are really lovely and attentive. Will be..."

Amy Watts

"I had dinner here with a girlfriend, I order the pan fried tarakihi fish and she got the beef eye fillet. We also shared the house falafel. The food..."

Sophie Wang

"This was our first visit after quarantine and we couldn’t wait to come back! As always, the food was great, and we felt very comfortable with the..."

Tanya Anderson

"Came here with my wife and 3 children, food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The modern decor is lovely and the whole family loved the..."

Carter Lawson

"Came here with my wife and children, the lamb shoulder and fish dishes were amazing! There was a pleasant ambience and lovely decor! We had a great..."

Andre Milham

"Had a lovely lunch on Monday afternoon, the filo was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back..."

Korbyn Lyndell

"Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome with great food💯 and lovely decor.....Surely..."

Sumit Rawat

"Had an enjoyable lunch experience with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining lunch at under..."

Erin Reed

"On a Friday afternoon for lunch, 3 of us came to this place. Instantly liked the atmosphere n relaxed surrounding. Prompt n friendly service. We all..."

Feel Food

"We were absolutely delighted when I came here and loved the new menu. My fiancé and I came for the night out, and I must say the food was superb. We..."

Gerald Green

"We came here with a First Table reservation for three people.We got the Calamari Entree, Arancini di Riso, and a Knafeh dessert to share. I..."

Vivian C

"Good food! great, friendly and accommodating staff!!Chose aubergine for a reward dinner for my team and the set menu was an Awesome group..."

Jamie Craig

"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent prices! Really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine. My 3-course dinner for $39 was superb. Our server was..."

Lala

"Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfy seating with the option of sitting inside or out. The garlic bread and chicken filo were great. Just a..."

Foodie

"The set menu Aubergine offers is great value for money. It’s not just great for value. The dishes are delicious with generous portion size. Great..."

Brian Foose

"We have been planning to dine in here for quite some time now, but its old looking facade gives us a signal that it might not be a good idea to give..."

Ang Sarap

"Why I didn’t take photos I don’t know. Sorry everyone.We went for a work lunch and not only did every single person enjoy their meal,..."

TKL

"Amazing food easy access and all on one level so good for my grandmother who was on a walker , amazing food good selection definitely would recommend..."

Vida

"Came here to try out their lunch menu. At $20 for an decent sized entree and a main is great value for money. The food was delicious and people..."

JKG

"The new renovated look at Aubergine is amazing! It looks so much more welcoming and not to mention has great lighting for photos now! The lunch..."

Louise

"Dined at Aubergine restaurant following their building make-over upgrade. We had the three course dinner and found the service and the food..."

John V Proffitt

"To start things off your greeted by the loveliest person ever, we were escorted to our seats, (tucked away in the corner) - creates the perfect..."

Hassan Qaiser

"Invited for dinner with friends and they simply rave about Aubergine.Very cold night in Takapuna so was excited when we finally got seated..."

Warren

"I went there on Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all, which made our experience perfect. Waitress were were welcoming, helpful and..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"We went on a Friday night - seating is arranged so that even though it was a popular crowded night you don't feel overwhelmed. Id definitely..."

Miss HVC

"Service: Wait times are really long (about 1h 15 mins for mains) when coming during peak times, however early evening is much more quiet so wait..."

Imperius Malekith

"Took my sister here for a birthday lunch and not disappointed! Very impressed with the friendly service and the quality food for a very decent price...."

Marlanda Mar

"Really enjoyed the food here on Saturday night. Can highly recommend the fried calamari entrée and lamb shanks main. The cheesecake tasted like it'd..."

Monique Bahizi

"◾Great Service◾Consistant food◾Perfect spot for lunchEvery time we had a work lunch this is the spot we go to.The..."

Scott

"Thank you guys! We had a great meal on a Wednesday night. I can highly recommend the Tuna. We had several bottles of wine and were the last patrons..."

Ronel Kapp

"My go to restaurant if i am craving for European fare in a casual dining atmosphere. Portion sizes are big and food always taste so fresh and good. I..."

Jovs

"Pretty good! Kinda pricey though unless you go for lunch cz they have the specials :) recommend for a nice day usually quiet during day time. Odd...."

Tan.ned

"Went here on one of their deals - great to say that this did not compromise anything at all such as service or food quality like it does when most..."

Shayleen Narayan

"Came to this place for Valentines Day. Totally worth the price, even gave a tip! Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive customer..."

Debbie Gibson

"Last night was the farewell dinner for a good friend and we got invited, wife and two boys. The place was packed and we were expecting a so..."

Eric Mendez

"Good service and good quality food with big portion sizes. A reasonably priced menu with plenty of selections to choose from. Enjoy a casual..."

Nick The Greek

"The last time l went to Aubergine was to celebrate my birthday. Outside big table was fair enough for a group of people. The reason for me to chose..."

Angela King

"Nice place with friendly staff. It's not the best food but it is the best prices. Pick from beer or wine to accompany your starter and then main for..."

Greg Brown

"Had meal on Tuesday night here, good food and nice fish .. Staff are very friendly and price also very reasonable thanks guys.....will come..."

Grahamn545

"garlic bread needs vast improvement, main course was better just insufficient amount and lastly the coffee severed was hot yet the service poor as..."

Garry Stewart

"Lovely place indeed. I went there several times. The steak is amazing. Also the lamb. The menu has a wide variety, and the prices are fair. It's a..."

Lily

"Everything is ok expect food takes ages to reach the table. A big improvement needed in timing of delivery!!! Customer service and food tasted..."

V'nal Kumar

"I have been to this place for lunch on my birthday. They have a good deal of $20 lunch that includes soup (pumpkin) which is quite good , main course..."

Shalini Yadav

"Always reliable, good tasty food and not pretentious. Popular with the older set.Best in summer at the outdoor tables.Had lunch..."

Kiwi888

"Absolutely enjoyed lunch at Aubrrgine. My first time to this lovely restaurant. The staff are warm, friendly and very efficient on a busy..."

Kim M

"Went here tonight for dinner. Service was amazing, the place was empty tonight so got a nice seat straight away. Staff were awesome and the chefs..."

Tonez

"The food is really good value for money. The $35 dinner set menu provides enough choice for everyone to get something they like. The steak and creme..."

Ridad

"We went here last year. We sometimes go for dinner. We take our dog. The food was delicious. The staff are friendly. The place is clean and..."

Ann Williams

"Came here to eat their $20 lunch special. Fantastic quality for $20, getting a starter, main and a drink. Food was very good, and staff were friendly..."

The Anti-Man

"The salmon and avocado salad is never a disappointment here. The salmon was cooked just right and the salad didn't have too much dressing that..."

Lmrliu74

"We came here for lunch on Sunday as they had a special on, being $20 each for a starter, main and a glass of wine (could be replaced by coffee, tea,..."

Sam Papworth

"Went for dinner with the bfLovely staff, I think the lady whose always there is the manager /owner but she us lovely ! Sometimes it was a bit..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful service and food. Went there for lunch today for a birthday. Such good value and healthy choices of food too. The maitre d. brought..."

Ros Benton

"Choosing from the $20 lunch menu myself and three friends had a wonderful experience on the 2nd January. The staff were polite, attentive and very..."

Foodie Nom Noms

"Walking around Takapuna and decided to have dinner at Aubergine. It was quite busy with a corporate xmas dinner going on. The lady who served us was..."

Joanne Chiang

"Another great meal tonight one of Takapuna's stars it has stood the test of time, never fails to please, food, service and atmosphere is great, as..."

Bill Smale

"Went there and had a two course lunch with some friends. Lovely seating outside, semi-covered. Included a nice glass of wine with the $20 lunch...."

Vixmeister

"We came to Aubergine for a friends birthday dinner! After going to Jump in the day, we were looking for somewhere close. Aubergine had like a $45 set..."

Sheena

"My family doesn't really celebrate xmas so I booked a table at Aubergine because mum didn't feel like cooking. The place was very packed and even..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for about a decade now. Great food, friendly staff (including friendly management/owner!) And..."

Imogen Trupinic

"I came here with a group of friends and was the only vegan. We mentioned to the staff about this and they were incredibly understanding and gave the..."

Veganista

"We always love to try different restaurant in New Zealand cause we are food lover. Today we choose Aubergine just depend on the feeling that we want..."

Rachel Cullen

"I love Aubergine its quality food at reasonable prices. The restaurent is usually packed and the service is exceptional. I Ordered the braised lamb..."

Ru Nyan

"Partner had the Lamb Kofta and I had the Venison, would be a struggle to improve anything on either meal. Service had been great, friendly..."

Ayden Barnett

"Loved the food and the atmosphere. I had the Fish Sauté and the flavour was really nice and lite. My companions had the Scotch Fillet and the..."

Corina Elama

"I had lunch special with my husband. This is 3rd time visit for us. We both order soup, Open Stake sandwich and flat white after meal. The warm soup..."

Tania

"My partner and I love dining at Aubergine. The staff are very friendly and the food is consistently good. The entrees could be a little bit bigger..."

Maddie

"Aubergine is always a fail-safe choice for a good dinner on the shore. Their dinner specials are good value for money, with plenty of choices. The..."

Kat M

"We went here for Lunch a few months back and would love to come back here again. Staff was attentive and all smile, that's already a tick in my book!..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"My boyfriend and I love this restaurant! Have been around 5 times and we always get the $35 deal. The lamb dish and the duck are my favourites...."

Sophie Rivas Donald

"I took my girlfriend out to lunch on Saturday and we came to Aubergine by chance. We ordered the lunch special for $25, and had the soup of the day..."

Frazer Noble

"We drove to this place all the way from East Auckland and never regretted it. Arriving for dinner on a cold winter evening and stepping into this..."

Kershia

"Had a great family dinner here, meals were all delicious (great fresh tuna steaks - recommend the seafood dishes) and the staff showed superb..."

Matt L

"Not overly impressed with my experience at Aubergines. I ordered the eye fillet steak - medium- and it was more like well done, so I would order..."

Davo & Sarah

"A good all round experience for dinner at Aubergine, the chicken filo parcel was super creamy and the salad had a really nice dressing. The garlic..."

Davo Stockton

"I was just here for lunch to try out their $25 lunch special. For just $25, you can order an entree, a drink of your choice and a main dish...."

Sylvielle

"Great service and great food!! The sauces were a little intense but the steak was cooked to absolute perfection! The lamb shank meat was literally..."

Desiree Norman

"We had to have an early dinner prior to our citizenship ceremony. Normally they start dinner service at 5.30pm but were happy to accommodate us. Meal..."

Jane 'n Dave Harkin

"Aubergine has delicious food, excellent and fast customer service, and sensible prices. A must try dish is the chicken siciliana - it's..."

Tariq Rahman

"Absolutely amazing food. The last time I went I had the bred platter for starters and the duck confit as a main - the seasoning was great and the..."

Stephanie J

"Yesterday we finally went to the Aubergine for their famous $20 lunch deal (2 courses + wine/etc). The weather was pleasant so we sat outside and..."

Lochbuie

"Aubergine is one of my favourite restaurants over the shore. Amazing food considering you can get an entree main and dessert for 35 dollars...."

Hannah Short

"Love this place, food is always awesome, staff are lovely, atmosphere is great:)..."

Rebecca Gray

"Aubergine Restaurant has never let me down! Their food,service and ambience is always superb. Especially, their great deal where youcan get a three..."

Dany Malik

"Simply a great place to eat.If you want real food, cooked by real people. little snoot, fantastic smiles. EAT..."

Brendan Ginnever

"Really can't go wrong eating here. It's great ! Three courses for $35 and it's really nice.Also we like the fact that it's warm, has soft..."

David Swann

"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.We wanted to go directly to management but alas no.We had a table booked for 6 under Naydene..."

Naydene Alexander

"Aubergine is Popular (with a capital P). This means that it is fairly hectic and a little noisey. We arrived on a busy Friday night without a..."

Peter Thompson

"Great food (especially the duck confit) and atmosphere. Service was great. The price was also good, for 35 per person you can get a 3 course..."

Jin Gao

"I hadn't been to Aubergines for a number of years.This is a restaurant that understands its customers completely.A well balanced menu and a..."

I LoveDiningOut

"This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. Such great value and great food. I usually have eye fillet and the steaks are huge! I love the..."

Bren T

"The Aubergine is were I go for the greatest lunches on a budget. they have great set menu lunches that are so yummy. My favourite is soup of the day..."

Kelvin Hilton

"The food, though pricey, is consistently good. All four of us enjoyed our meals and left feeling full to the brim! If you can, I'd recommend asking..."

Amanda Pain

"Excellent Food - generous portions and delicious!!! Great atmosphere!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Great value on special lunch and dinner..."

Anna-Maree

"I love Aubergine, the food is great and the service is fast and friendly. The snapper is so nice, and the creme brulee is to die for! I would..."

Samantha Spence

"Four of us ate with a great value coupon (3 course meal for $35) and thought the food was very good. My husband and I had the duck which was..."

Irene Hemmingsen

"I regularly eat at Aubergine in Takapuna and find it a good place to eat.I particularly enjoy the Chicken Filo and the Chicken salad is also..."

Simona Simons

"Six of us dined, entrees all served at the same time, hot n good. Mains were well presented, tasty. Duck very good, a signature dish. Would..."

Peter McMillan

"I have often enjoyed meals here. They do an amazing steak and tastey veges and deserts! A+++ would trade..."

Neka

"Great friendly service, good food at a very reasonable price, my wife and I eat here regularly and have been for a few years now, lots of of other..."

Dan Meadows

"Excellent food & friendly serviceHave used Aubergine many times & like to go back because of consistently high standard.The head chef seems..."

Allan Wendelborn

"Flavory food with great value for money. Will highly recommend it for those who love Euorpean and Meditrrenian food. A..."

Ammar Raffo

"Always exceptional. Never had as issue neither with food or service. last visit for me was last week. was very busy and served by a real waitress who..."

Joey Burjony

"I work around this area and go to Aubergine with my team quite often. They serve a pretty good lunch for $20 which includes soup or garlic bread AND..."

Dog Eats World

"My favourite restaurant in the shore. Been going there every month or two for over 5 years. Excellent service and fantastic food everytime. Highly..."

Khalid Ghanima

"Great value when dining on the $35 meal deal. The service is good with very kind waiters and waitresses who will go out of their way to assist you..."

Megan Fitzsimmons

"Went for the $35 Three Course Meal Special and it was a great deal for such a great meal and such great service. Will definitely go..."

James

"Just had a yummy meal at Aubergine and will be going there again. Good service as..."

Joanne Isia

"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."

Wannito tv Thai-kiwi

"Food: we had the lunch special: For starters, we had 1) baba ghanoush: good portion and taste. 2) Pumpkin soup: very small portion of watery soup..."

Yas_M

"Went for a group event for $30 set Lunch menu. Restaurant was very busy on Thursday noon. Food and service was good , atmosphere was superb. I..."

nilofer sumra

"First time I've ever been here. The food was amazing. First time that I've ordered a side salad and it was a decent salad with a variety of goodies..."

MJ Wads

"My recent outing at Aubergine was an absolute delight. This place has a fancy vibe with everything looking spick and span. But what truly stole my..."

Arwa Osman

"It was better than I've anticipated. The waitress immediately asked me if I wanted water, I said yes. Water was tap like I requested. After I..."

Ethan Johnson

"Wonderful and vibrant atmosphere, fantastic service, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. The steaks were cooked to..."

Sally Mansoor

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The best food I've had at a restaurant for a very long time. Dinner, dessert and drinks were faultless. Staff were super..."

Jo Cull

"Had a nice dinner here and the service is really good and the excellent service. Thanks for making my dinner experience..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."

Reilly Ross

Street Organics

Blue Spirulina Cashew Latte and Acai Bowl

Soup of the Day Pumpkin

Salad

Eggs Beni with Salmon

Paleo Pancake

lchf Protein Pancakes

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Great location and nice layout. We have been here a few times before and loved it. Today, the staff got our orders wrong BUT once the manager found..."

Rohan

"I went there in the afternoon for coffee and the place was quiet so it was good to enjoy the day with good coffee. Next time I shoud try food..."

Coriander Lover

"I can't even count how many times I've been here... The service is AMAZING (the manager is the loveliest person ever!) and the food is insane!! It's..."

Elise Maric

"We ordered a Wagyu Beef Burger and a Vegan Breakfast Feast. As someone who isn’t vegan or particularly health conscious, I found the dishes to be..."

Vivian C

"Great breakfast at Street Organics. We had the smashed avocado with balsamic glaze and shaved almonds, the blue magic smoothie and eggs bene. The..."

Daisy Brooke

"Awesome vegan brekkie, Wasn’t a huge fan of the cashew cream on the mushroom - would have preferred it without. 3 tomatoes is too much -..."

Ariane Nuttall

"What a fun loving cafe to enjoy either solo time or giggles with friends. Mouth watering momemts as soon as I step in Street Organics, with..."

Fliss

"If organic, health conscious but without losing yumminess is your thing....Then street organics may be for you. Serving up a wide selection of..."

Sjr Sjr

"First visit here and was very pleased. The staff were very friendly and polite. Welcomed us and were very attentive. Service was fast even though it..."

Jane.jeon

"Pretty good food. Had a lovely smoothie and some slices. Very good vegan options. Nice cafe and clean. Has a very large menu with pros to choose..."

Hannahhorse9

"Good range of vegan options.Delicious slices and smoothies. Quick service and clean facilities. Pretty good lunch food.Thanks for having..."

Heather Jenkins

"I ordered through UberEats. If there is one thing this place aces, it’s the Blue Colada smoothie. Id had a big night out before ordering and was..."

Kaitlyn Tyler

"Another Sunday morning adventure, family breakfast this week. Weather a little chilly outside but after walking into Street Organics we were..."

Warren

"Have been eyeing to visit this vegan friendly restaurant and finally that moment happened yesterday. My initial feeling was prices were a tad bit..."

Epicureans

"Love this place. The Acai Bowl was so big and delicious. The staff is very friendly and there is free WiFi too. I got a Grab One Voucher which meant..."

Auckland Foodie

"Upon arrival, we were advised that the kitchen will be closing in 20 minutes which I believe was quite helpful. The staff were lovely. Very friendly..."

Adline Shandil

"First time coming here today.. the staff were friendly and greeted us upon arrival even though they were busy. Lovely waitress took our order and..."

Sarah.mason347

"Hubby and I visited this place today it was brilliant. We went there later in the afternoon pretty quiet. We both ordered coffees mine with coconut..."

Lesley Duncan

"Smoothies are just on point If you’re vegan or on some healthy buzz, this place will not disappoint you! I want to try everything on their..."

Pranav

"this urban oasis is the perfect cafe cover girl: easy, breezy and beautiful! what's even better? looks AREN'T deceiving! street organics is beaming..."

T

"As soon as you walk into this place, it feels really grand. Great service, lovely staff, chilled out ambience. Food is unique, all vegan, smoothies..."

Dini

"Absolutely incredible food. Wide range of options for all dietary preferences and requirements.Staff were incredibly friendly, polite, helpful..."

Andrew Watson

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and great variety of healthy options. I️ have been here twice now, and have not been disappointed with my..."

Carissa Vittese

"In the heart of Taka another new health eatery has opened!Clean lovely interior and great serviceWas suprised at the wide variety of drink..."

Thegreeats

"Really nice environment/space which is really good for a bit of socialising with friends/family! Really nice organic foods and drinks on the menu and..."

Keeley Watson 💌

"Best coffee In town by far great staff and delicious bliss balls. Gorgeous set up!!! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu it's so good to have..."

Italiana

"Amazing Customer service, good portion and delicious coffees, especially the Beetroot Latte with coconut milk !! Good atmosphere. The kombucha is..."

Mary

"A lovely café with welcoming and super friendly service and lots of options on the menu inc. vegan, vegetarian, gluten/dairy free. Vegan & GF..."

Jess S

"Wow! Amazing food, absolutely scrumptious and the customer service was lovely! X I will definitely be coming back to this store very soon as they..."

Jess

"Some really good stuff here. The staff are all extremely friendly and nice. Even a free boot chocolate for my baby girl!The salad tasted..."

Tony Ma

"Such a cool place! Went twice in one day cos it's that good! Coffee is soo cute and the menu is unique and delicious. Slowly working my way through..."

Todd Hinchco

"Nice location, warm atmosphere, friendly staff and healthy organic vegan food. I had beetroot latte and kumura brownie that is really delicious and..."

Feiran An

"We can't get enough of this place! We love coming to the Street Organic Cafe on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Their smoothie bowels are by far the..."

Chloe Lucas

"Daughter wanted to try here because she had heard good things and I would have to say I was very impressed. The coffee was great and we both really..."

James Reynolds

"Went by Street Organics and decided to go in because I was highly attracted by their Cafe design. Service inside is superb! Super friendly and..."

Michelle S

"Stumbled upon Street Organics a few weeks ago before a meeting, and I will certainly be coming back here again to try one of their main meals! Had..."

Amesirv

"This place rocks! Awesome warm and welcoming crew, awesome food and amazing coffees!They have everything the real-food conscious and healthy..."

Karin Waec

"What an amazing cafe 😍 EVERYTHING about was great, from the service to the yummy food and the fact that they have keto food and coffee is just..."

E R

"Today, Mother’s Day, we visited Street Organics for the first time. Truth be told, I had my reservations, because the menu was filled with all..."

Dawn Hughes

"Visited on 22 Nov 2023) Had the beef rendang and lemongrass tea. The lemongrass tea was delicious, but the beef rendang could be a bit spicier. Yet,..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"Good food. Nice atmosphere with plenty of seats. Quite pricey compared to other cafes, but they do offer many dietary options. Chai latte was a bit..."

LISA Miller

"Was looking for a place to go with our Vegan daughter with nice food and this place hit the mark, plus serves a very generous large coffee, which was..."

Stephen Lasham

"Looking for a brunch meal but don’t want to wreck your diet over it, this place is just for you! Love that they have keto stuff on the menu and..."

Celine Seah

"I’m a real fussy coffee lover and your flat white has to be THE BEST I’ve ever had in Auckland, food as well. Highly..."

Luna

"A friend gave us a heads up in this place so we made a special visit for breakfast. Nice location and well fitted out. Staff were super friendly and..."

Brendan Millett

"The big breakfast... bacon sausage and egg great... but... toast served under poached eggs is just soggy cardboard ... the potatoes, spinach, and..."

Atmo Moksha

"Very busy place - and for good reason. Quick service - we had soup of the day, and it was excellent! The outdoor heating is a nice touch. The whole..."

Bex Bex

"Easily one of the best cafes in town. Great coffee, amazing staff and a menu suitable for allergies or health nuts. Thanks for doing what you..."

Dave White

"So fantastic to be able to go to a place and not have to stress about what you can and can't eat if you're trying to do keto. Yummy breakfast for me...."

EeMun Chen

"I like what this cafe is about. Wholesome, healthy, organic dishes with interesting menus and an extensive hot drinks menu (not just coffee). It’s..."

Shay Zhang

"Love this place!! Great aesthetic and vibes, chill music, super friendly staff and free wi fi as well! The salmon bagel tasted amazing and I love the..."

Marielle Ibarra

"Had some downtime with a client so I stopped in here hoping for a vegan hot chocolate. Yay! Friendly owner Nicky said they make their own chocolate..."

Shanley Ten Eyck

"A cafe with an amazing story behind. Sweet and warm atmosphere. Lots of seating. Friendly staffs. Yummy food. Cool coffee and lots..."

TheNZLILY

"Other than the prices going up, the food is always delicious, and the services is spot..."

Lyn Meredith

"A favorite! Deliciously fresh organic food, best Affogato with coconut icecream ever, great atmosphere. I like that you can see the chefs in the..."

Lisa Schreivogel

The Burger Bach

83/100 (1299 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really yummy, good value sides. Nice staff..."

Stanislav Pankrashin

"I ordered the Spicy Bird burger and kumara fries with Burger Bach sauce and shared onion rings with my friend. The food tasted very yummy and was..."

Vanessa Chong

"Really nice place for lunch in Takapuna. The service was friendly and accommodating. Our orders took awhile but we came as a bigger group of around..."

Emma

"Really surprised with the Bhaji Burger (vegetarian). Delicious patty, crispy onion and yummy sauce. Will definitely..."

Patrick Johnson

"I enjoyed the Big Bach burger! It was juicy and nice, I would recommend it to those that like thick, juicy beef patty..."

Grace Hwang

"One of best burger shop in Auckland worth a..."

Varinderprashar5446

"Had lunch here.....a Bach Burger and a Satay Burger......both excellent. Pleased that we didn’t order chips as there would not have been enough..."

John Wallace

"We had Veggie Delight. Bum was soft and warm. It was very filling veggie pate. I prefer less beetroots. Total taste and combination filling were..."

Hanna Lye

"The food came out super fast, great service and awesome vibe :)) The old board games are a nice touch..."

Alice Wu

"Used to be my lunch go to spot when I was working in Takapuna. You must try the lunch specials - bang for your..."

Al La Carte

"Very tasty and sizable burgers for a good..."

Olivier Graffeuille

"Great burger and friendly..."

Matheus Nuciatelli

"Fresh and delicious tasting burgers. Quick and friendly service. Good pricing on burgers, sides and beers especially with Zomato Gold. We will..."

Sarona Chambers

"Quality food and great friendly service. The vegetarian options are especially good...."

Bibina

"Really friendly service - the captain chook burger was really good with lots of flavour. The lambo burger was nice but just a little less flavour and..."

Jessi Clancey-Peetz

"Best burgers in town no doubt, we definitely will be coming back here all the time. Great and friendly..."

Andris Kurewa

"Our first time saying farewell to a Japanese friend and wow, best burger I had for a long time, awesome Big Daddy burger, great fries and scrumptious..."

LaurieM15

"We haven't dined here in a while and we were happy with their consistency. Great choices of burgers. Friendly staff and quick service. Always rely on..."

Lauren Van Rensburg

"Great burger place and very affordable. Good quality food and service was..."

Reiza G

"Visted with my Husband and 2 small children today.Very happy with each our of meals, good value and delicious food, would definitely recommend...."

Kendahlwhitleysua

"The finest place to eat an vegetarian..."

Nilesh Patel

"If want a really good juicy burger, I had the Satay burger, while being cost effective, this is the place to go. Highly recommend. There's a daily..."

Chad Issel

"Raj provided the best service and both of the veggie burgers are so nice and good. Thats my second time in this store and will be always coming back...."

HP Singh

"Love this place!!! Going to be my new fav burger..."

Morro Qiu (Zomato Gold 20% Off Code: MORR5454)

"Burgers were big in size and tasted delicious. I liked the feel of the place. Service was great too. Highly recommend!..."

Maya Star

"Ordered a couple of burgers and fries. Asked for the fries to be extra crispy. Burgers were juicy and tasty. Would..."

Aakash Sarin

"Love the burgers..."

Naman Taluja

"We came in on a Sunday after noon on a whim and tried the Bach Daddy and oh boy were they big and filling burgers damn! The kumara fries were..."

Tony Ha - Personal Trainer/Foodie

"We came here with zomato gold. Ordered the big bach, buffalo blue burger, and kumara fries. The taste of the burgers are both good, and the kumara..."

Ingrid

"Second time i visit with my partner at burger bach yesterday. Resturant were very busy, we thought it would be late to get our food. But appriciated..."

Garry

"Best burger joint, amazing kumara fries along with the..."

David Samuela

"Was very impressed with the friendly service here today! I’m not a fan of veggie patties in general so I asked if I could swap out the veggie patty..."

Mia David

"Nice place for a decent burger. The staff were friendly and our meal was prepared in good time. The burger was cooked nicely and the garnish was also..."

Thomas

"Was my first time here and the staff were very nice and served good filling burgers. The bachelorette burger was especially good with the mango and..."

Nacho

"Reasonably priced, great affordable burgers, good selection of menus. Kids combo is a treat for kids. Order the Office work burger and it was..."

Honeybubu81

"Definitely the best vegetarian burgers in the area. Quick and friendly service makes the experience even better. As a vegetarian, it is my go to..."

Aashish Negi

"Good Burger at affordable price! Nice juicy patty with fresh lettuce and tomatoes 😍 Polite staff, would visit..."

Amy Chen

"We came here by chance as another outlet we planned to visit was closed. The burgers were fresh and juicy. Loved the kumara chips, so well fried. We..."

Little Borneo Girl

"I haven't been to this place in a couple of years, as the burgers were not the best. However, I decided to give the burger bach another go and it was..."

Jeannette Salim

"We love this place! We have been here twice now, tasty and simple burgers, awesome location by the beach and friendly service. Love that there's a..."

Hannah Suarez

"Great spot right by Takapuna beach. The Buffalo Blue Burger was the winner for us! The blue cheese sauce was awesome 😍 Plenty of different..."

Clark

"Fantastic food and service . We ordered the big Bach and the burgers were amazing . Will definitely come back again ...."

Rui Kang Yeu

"You walk in to a quirky looking burger place with friendly smiling staff welcoming you on a rainy cold day, that’s warming. Found this little gem..."

Nivsha Amin

"Best burger in town excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Had a family visit on thursday at burger bach takanpuna. Loveble and friendly..."

Garry

"We bought a bachelor beef burger and a fancy that beef burger after school, the shop wasn't busy. The burger size is very big and worth its..."

Xia Wu

"Awesome burgers and very good service by raj at takapuna. I will recommend this place to everyone I know who likes burgers. The prices are also not..."

Kushal Shah

"Great burgers, tasty, fresh and massive to boot, with fast service. The interior of the shop could use some TLC - just the small things to bring it..."

Zoe Elizabeth

"The place was empty when we went in so I was initially apprehensive.However the burgers were made really well. I'm not a shake person but their..."

Jerry

"I always get great service when i come here and the food is absolutely delcious. Love the seasoning and love that its placed on the tables if u want..."

Heather Kumar

"My partner thought his local did the best burgers (in Waitakere), so we decided to do a comparison with my local in Takapuna. Pretty sure it was a..."

Suzy D

"A pleasant ‘pop in and out’ style joint. Surprisingly our burgers were of higher quality to that of the price. Minimal interaction with the staff..."

Gavin Vail

"It was the first time I had a burger from The Burger bach, but I must tell you it was one of the best I've had in Auckland, It was not oily, it had..."

Thusitha Goonetilleke

"The purple work shift burger is a stand out. Definately recommend that one! 5/5 for that burger - all others ive tried 3/5. Kumara fries were nice..."

Lauren Turner

"First try, great experience. Food was super tasty. Has the chicken burger with avocado, very flavorful, great staff also :) Highly..."

Mark Fitzgerald

"Ordered burgers from this place for a work event. order Fleming chook chicken burgers and chips. Fresh and yummy. they were on time and the..."

Karanjit Singh

"Had a beautiful meal here with friends. The beef burgers are good, but the chicken burger was amazingly done. Great staff, service, etc. Would..."

Lee Knowlton

"I was in the mood for burgers and found this place on Zomato Gold.Chicken Little burger: a simple tasty burger. Juicy chicken, crisp..."

Whitepanda89

"Went and order two signature burger, the big daddy and big Bach. Burger is clean and fresh. Yummy. Will definitely come back and try lamb..."

Florence N

"Had a nice birthday lunch here was cozy and staff are friendly and helpful. I had a cheeseburger and chicken wings was very tasty I enjoyed my meal..."

Chelle Bellz

"Great burgers! We arrived late and almost at closing hr but the staff still served us! The burgers and fries were really good too! Would defs go..."

Heather Simpson

"We had buffalo blue burger and the bach daddy. The burgers looked really good and tasted good as well. Kumara fries were a bit burnt on some pieces..."

Tanz

"We had 2 burgers and kumara fries. 1 chicken and 1 beef burger. Everything was really good. Burgers are delicious. Definitely come back. Recommended!..."

Oz Sum

"Good food and service by Mr Ankur. While ordering meals, the lady who assisted seemed unaware of the Zomato Gold terms and conditions and had given..."

Gastronomic Trails

"Nice Burger and Onion rings! Lovely space to have your work lunch! Burger was made on order, fresh lettuce, fresh tomatoes with fantastic beef..."

OwenLiang

"Pretty good real burger, generous, big in size. They do lots of voucher deals, good service, burger made to order. Juicy and delicious burger,..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"I've been just walking past but always wanted a chance to try here and finally, I got an opportunity to visit with my zomato gold! Staff are friendly..."

Pukeko

"Swift and friendly service. Burgers are a good size - filling and packed with fresh meat and salad goods. Falafel pattie really big and delicious-..."

Davo & Sarah

"Had popped in for a quick dinner with family. Great service and good food. Quick service as well. Value for money. Loved the burgers and the fries...."

Kaushikkibliwala

"awesome food great experience!!! very filling and the sauces choice were good toofood with a good value , the chutney is sweet and the burger sizes..."

Aanchal Kaushal

"Had a chicken burger and it was so good! The food was good and the service was too! Definitely recommend if you want a burger to eat! Some burgers..."

Guitarmlf123

"This place makes delicious burgers, and with the voucher I got, or even without, the prices are not that unreasonable. The burgers are always filling..."

Chary1235

"Parking sucks because it's takapuna..and it costs,so that's not a good start.Venue was quaint..actually I think the set up doesn't work. .no..."

Clint Jacka

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Pretty good byrger place in TakapunaI wasn't expecting..."

곰정안

"Firstly the lady working when I came in was super friendly and helpful and was more than happy to alter the burger for me and even offered an..."

Ayla.bradshaw3

"I visit on regular basis, cheapest burgers in the area, nowhere as busy as Burger Burger or Burger Fuel (can be very long waits there). I've yet to..."

Jason Young

"◻Good Service◻Good lunch deals◻Fresh foodPopped in here last week for lunch, after walking past this place a thousand times..."

Scott

"Come here all the time and it's my favourite burger place in all of Auckland. Amazing every time and really good service. Lovely people. Small little..."

Hannah Ching

"Tried this place on Saturday. Walked in with my partner and we were the only ones there, I ordered the Bach Daddy and my partner ordered something..."

MagicMike

"I saw this restaurant name on UberEat and thought to give try. What a lovely unique decor. It seems they were very busy on weekend. Kids enjoyed..."

Belle

"Food: 3***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 4****Price range: $11-$20/personWorth it: 3.5***Was really quiet and I was the only..."

Salina Cheung

"Great burgers; great quirky place and great service; did I mention this place is great? Thoroughly enjoyed going here and loved looking at all the..."

Alicia Crowe

"Ordered two burgers. Lambo and captain chook. Both were very succulent and tasted amazing. Bread was still crispy when I went back to milford to..."

Nina

"Great venue, love the old school decor. Burgers were nice. We had the Lambo and the Bachelorette. Well presented and tastes great. Chefs..."

Quokkoala

"Tasty burgers. Nice buns, and meat patties good size for bun, meaty, not greasy and other fillings plentiful and fresh. Really friendly staff, who..."

Sharon

"The burger was smaller than what I imagine but has very powerful flavour and was very fresh and healthy ! Chips were cooked to perfection! Could have..."

Sydney Collin

"Had a Grabone voucher. Went there last night for dinner at about 6pm. Food is delicious. Not expensive. Not so many customers at that time...."

Patrick Tong

"Great cheap dinner. Cute decor, nice vibe.Friendly staff, we had the fancy that burger and the purple work shirt burger with Cheerios and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Cool vibe and interiors. I had the fish Burger (Shore Burger) and kumara fries. The Burger was nice and the fries were crisp on the outside and soft..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Was visiting from Melbourne and had read a great article on the burger Bach. It lived up to its glowing reviews. The perfect burger bun, decent size..."

Jamie Nicholl

"Was an awesome burger shop. Cheaper than ones at places like velvet burger etc but still the same size. Tasted great also. The shop itself is worth..."

Morgan Will

"A laid back location with always friendly staff. The burgers are really tasty, however the burger sizes are small compared to similar alternatives in..."

MrGodHimself

"The place has a really cool aesthetic with great food to back it up. The meat was cooked nicely and there were plenty of options to choose from. Nice..."

Ben Partridge

"Food was mind blowing, best burger I've had in a very long time. Prices are also very reasonable :) Lovely kiwiana theme running through the..."

The Anti-Man

"Had family coming to visit for two weeks and wanted to get them to see of much as they could while they were here. Takapuna was on the list and The..."

Warren

"If you are after a true beach bach burger experience and only a burgers throw away from Taka beach, then you will find your Shore sanctuary here. Had..."

Frank

"I think they are little try hard in their decor, with the wood and corrugated iron but really did not utilize their small space in terms of..."

Three Over One

"I really love the ambiance of this place. Funky and very interesting! Food was great and we all enjoyed our orders even the chips were superb!..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Heard it was a good option to try with kids for a causal dinner. Definitely not a BK or Macca fan and this is a notch or 2 better. Friendly..."

Brendan Barry-Walsh

"Lovely interior that gave me vintage vibes; colourful metal chairs and old NZ food packaging on the shelves were cuteLocated very close to..."

Thegreeats

"This place is great. Turned up to pick up a phone order and the staff had forgotten to make our burgers. That was alright, the cook whipped them up..."

Emily

"Great quality burgers with a wide range of beef, lamb, chicken an veggie burgers. Lots of Kiwiana around the place and even in the toilets. This..."

Fylde

"At last we made it to The Burger Bach last night - and wow did we love it!! Top of the list is the amazing helpful, knowledgeable talented and..."

Catherine McFadzien

"The beef burger was nice and tender. If you're a chicken lover, the chicken burger is the one for you! The fries were crispy with the spice, tomato..."

Tiffany A

"Simple. Fresh. Good Burgers. ..."

Juswa

"Went here one Sunday night followed by a walk on the beach. Awesome burgers, I had the 2 shakes and it was delish. Better than burger fuel. Would..."

Lauren Ward

"Came here one sunny afternoon with some friends. I had the 2 shakes burger, it had a lamb pattie, cheese, mint sauce, aioli.Was delicious, the..."

Miss Kiki

"Cute kiwiana decor. Had the mushroom burger and fries- delicious juicy portobello goodness! The portion sizes were small and we were still hungry..."

A

"Awesome decor, great beachside location which should be awesome come summer. The fries are delicious and staff attentive and friendly. The burgers..."

Petra

"From the moment we entered, the staff were so welcoming. Helpful when talking us through their menu options and were very flexible about..."

Stango

"Went here on a Saturday night. Not too busy which was nice. Parking was a pain but not their fault. I had the captain chook it was OK nothing special..."

Manic Wookie

"We've been here a couple of times now and I enjoy their Captain Chook burger - definitely homestyle burger joint as they've styled themselves...."

LouLou

"I was very pleased with the friendly service. When I came, the restaurant was 3/4 pack with customers. The burger fillet was fresh. The milkshake was..."

Nur Syuhadah Abdal Aziz

"Really trendy burger bar, well priced and delicious burgers. My family and I were very impressed, will be making this our new favourite burger place..."

Kylie Strickland

"Good to see a trendy burger place like this starting up! A really decent burger for the price, jam packed full of tomato, bacon and herbed chicken...."

Davo Stockton

"Checked this place out last week.Good solid burgers. Priced well and good size.More homemade style than commercial which turns out very..."

Ruben O'Connell

"Massive meal for cheap as price. Tasted very good a lot better then a BurgerFuel burger. Staff also very helpful. Nice little touch of Kiwiana within..."

Dexter Henderson

"The place is nice and simple . Food is great and delicious. Burger is very tasty and juicy, the sauces balanced with the burger it is very delicious...."

Noor Noor

"The place to go for a good burger in Takapuna! Nice flavour going on with the meat, the burger was prepared well and made perfectly. Friendly staff..."

Sterling Arnet

"Burger was average, but expensive for what you get, $20 fpr a burger with no chips, the place lacked adequate napkins and..."

Roman Thomas

"Best burgers in Auckland! Have never had such an exceptional burger experience. Each and every element compliments each other so so so well, the..."

Tae Brett

"Nice place located so close Takapuna Beach. No dedicated parking but plenty of parking slots available nearby. Service is nice and quick. Food is..."

Dharshana kasun Warusavitharana

"We went to this place on a whim and walked away thoroughly impressed. They have gluten-free options, and they make a fantastic greasy (in the right..."

Jacob Monash

"Amazing burgers! Went for the grilled chicken and fried chicken option, were both equally as tasty. The portion of fries was extremely friendly and..."

A Forex 8

"Just had the best burgers here tonight!!! Food was hot and delicious. The owner was polite and friendly. I will be 100% going back..."

Hayden Crooks

"The burgers were amazing. Our students said the fries were so much better than all the popular fast food outlets. Did not expect such great tasting..."

Roselyn Clayton

"One of our favorite Burger Places, my husband and I had lunch here last Saturday and the food was even better than we remembered it. Lean patties,..."

tracey barnard

"Very nice place, cute and comfy. The staff is quite friendly. I went there around 6pm on a Wednesday, and there were people waiting for tables, so it..."

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Dantes Pizzeria

83/100 (1933 ratings)

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Fettuccine Salmon and Avocado

Chicken and Bacon White Pasta

Capriciosa

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Hand Made Stone Baked Italian Pizza

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"I liked that pasta & chips. Cheap..."

Alice

"Yes, it was reasonably priced for lunch! Highly..."

Foodfaker

"aawww so good! Craving for Margherita I dashed down to Dantes. Pizza. It was so good that I finished the whole plate to myself. Not good for me but..."

Fuata

"Dante’s pizza offers a great italian food. The place is amazing though sometimes it gets hard find a seat. The staff and friendly but it takes time..."

Pam Gaddi

"Delicious food and great service! 5 star dining experience..."

Leah Pereira

"Definitely a great place to go to. Amazing food n beautiful dessert.Definitely recommend.Friendly service too. Will definitely..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Every thing was good. food is great. Especially their tomato sauce is fantastic. These are make all their food tasty. Pizza is kinda food of really..."

Tearoa Brendon

"The staff member is extremely friendly and and easy to talk to. She really lightens the mood of people.Food wise, it was served quick and..."

Asianfoodie

"Night of comfort italian food @dantes_pizzeria my favourite italian place in north shore 🥰🤤🍕We ordered the ricotta pappardelle ($29),..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Their pizza is exactly like pizza in Italy! 4 pizzas all came out at the same time and was delicious. Made me miss my travels. Owner is super..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Really good pizza, good service the front of house really knows the food really well. Even helps you to pronounce italian dishes properly lol. The..."

Noel

"My favourite restaurant in Auckland! Have been three times in two weeks. Love the staff, love the food. Great wee spot. Food comes out fast too, and..."

Jamie Penno

"After a terrible experience at Al Forno with their customer service, we made our way around the corner to this JEM. We were greeted with true Italian..."

Omar Razouki

"We stumbled across this amazing little gem after a bad experience at La Forno. The food was amazing and very authentic tasting! Service was a 10/10..."

Jessi Clancey-Peetz

"Dantes has the best pizza! Have been here over 10 times probably and its so good every-time! This particular one in Takapuna is a little small but..."

Karina

"Best pizza we've had in Auckland. Service was very fast as the pizza only took 3 minutes to be made on a busy day. Staff were friendly as well. Will..."

Sonya Prabha

"Dante's Pizza is so damn good! Been here so many times and never been disappointed with the food or service. My go to pizza is the Con Prosciutto..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"I love risotto.. I tried Dante’s risottos and they were ok but would be better if they were creamy.. very friendly service though. Heard their..."

Ubaba

"Awesome pizza and pasta! Really tasty and didn't take to long either. Friendly staff and great service. Would recommend if your in the takapuna area..."

Zachary Smith

"Awesome food and the service is super friendly as well. The setting is also really nice with the lights. The pizzas are definitely some of the best..."

Zain Bhally

"Dante’s in Takapuna is a lovely, personalised experience. Love hearing about the heritage of the wines and which is best suited to the meals...."

Lou-Ellen Bestwick

"The food here is great! Highly recommend getting a pasta and a pizza to share! There’s such a large variety to choose from too!The..."

Louise

"Fresh Food , good service, good price. They keep the food materials' natural taste. Really appreciate. So happy to find a good place to enjoy the..."

LH

"SUBS ARE FLAWLESS. The best atmosphere, the nicest people. It has that feeling of family. Both times I have ordered the salmon sub with avocado and..."

Kaitlyn Tyler

"If you want authentic, Italian cuisine - you need to visit Dante's Pizzeria in Takapuna.Dante's are passionate and masterful about their..."

Ria Van Dyke

"Awesome ambience and hospitality..the guy actually helped us select the order from the menu. Sourdough was delicious..the sweet sour mocktails were..."

Swati Loomba

"This place is absolutely beautiful :) had some great bolognese and their tiramisu is amazing :)Will definitely be back sometime in the future to..."

Saish Dharvotkar

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Decent Italian Restaurant.$34 for a pizza, expected..."

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"Woah! This place has one of the best pizzas I've ever tasted! I was even more pleasantly surprised when the chefs were just casually making pasta..."

Tan.ned

"Had an amazing lunch at Dante’s in Takapuna. I went for the traditional spaghetti which was beautifully presented and well made. The pasta was..."

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"Pizzas crust is Smokey and perfect. Pastas small serving but yummy. Biggest down fall is high price but worth it for a nice night out very welcoming..."

Riley

"Authentic Italian pizzas. Love the stone grilled pizzas and the soft base. Little on the pricey side but it’s worth it. The risotto we had was..."

Jonathan Bangera

"Amazing service and really good vibes! Waiters were so awesome. Food came out fast and was delicious. Got the tomato fettuccine. Will definitely be..."

Theresa Fanene

"This place is so amazing. I went in with my friend and there was a guy and a lovely lady that looked after our table and can I say I have never ever..."

Jwan Liddell

"Great choice of italian dishes including faves such as spaghetti bol, plenty of gorgeous pasta dishes, and gluten free pizzas. Service is good and..."

Raspberry Beret

"This place is so underrated! Came here tonight and experienced amazing customer service and absolutely delicious food, they even let us into the..."

Jess

"Very nice service extremely pleasant. We had a pizza, pasta and garlic bread all the food was amazing bar the garlic bread which was very dry..."

Baxter Hoareau-mahutonga

"New favourite local pizza joint. Such fresh, high quality ingredients. Awesome service. Ordered the Contadina and will be back to try the other..."

Christine Yeh

"Just amazing. We came to try the fresh pastas recommended by our friends who are regulars @ Dante's Takapuna. We were four and ordered pappardelle..."

Fukijama

"I used to go often to Dantes Ponsonby and I like their pizza, the only problem was the space, too small and hard to accommodate more than 2 people...."

Will Scalioni

"You can taste all the amazing ingredients and end up realising this is a pizza made with love and care. The environment is great, simple and..."

Damáris Granha

"I have a lot of good things to write about so il summarise it. The owner or manager who aproached me was friendly, warm and welcoming. He treats you..."

Ursdjrc

"Seriously the second best authentic pizza in Auckland! We do prefer the pizzas from Dante's in Ponsonby (they are THE best authentic pizza in..."

Kelly Manning

"Really enjoyable experience. It has been a while since I have eaten an authentic pizza. I ordered the con prosciutto. The base was nice and thin with..."

Priscilla Khang

"Service within the hospitality industry in New Zealand is definitely lacking in some establishments. However every once in awhile you come across a..."

Medium_Rare

"My husband and I had a great night at Dante's Pizzeria. We were welcomed by Byron who greeted us warmly and gave us the best seats in the house..."

Lesley Duncan

"Much more seating than their ponsonby brunch! :)We ordered the margarita DOC and it was truly authenticThe buffalo mozzarella was divine..."

Thegreeats

"Great quality pizza as usual with Dantes, these guys know their stuff! I already wrote a review for the Ponsonby branch and my opinion is the same..."

Brainless Foodie

"Me and the family went there during the long weekend and had a great experience! The ambience was nice with the lights and Italian music and the..."

Rochelle Holland

"We had an amazing experience at Dante's. The pizzas are made with a lot of love and authentic Italian passion. The chef took time to teach us about..."

Allie Smith

"Imported ingredients on an authentic italian firecooked pizza ready in 90 seconds. Was thoroughly suprised and would most definitely come again...."

Johnson Lo

"The pizzas were alright the base was a bit dry and tasted just like naan bread. The portion size was not too bad but the prices were not worth what..."

Rose

"We had a nice dinner here earlier in April and ordered the Contadina, Cannelloni and Tiramisu. As others may have mentioned, the pizzas are rather..."

Kin Lam

"I had only tried the small pizza. The dough is definitely different from the one you get from Pizza Hut or Domino's. This is the real deal! The..."

Lmrliu74

"Just tried their Carne, definitely a right choice for those meat lover. The pork and fennel sausage is a very tasty. Order a large pizza, one mojito..."

Tony Wang

"Great little place with awesome pizza. Traditional pizza with authentic ingredients, no ham and pineapple here.Great explanation provided..."

Grant McAneaney

"The length to which the joint goes to in making each product fresh and authentic is quite impressive, given that they aren't a full-on restaurant. I..."

Gentlepig

"I tried the vegetarian conpizza in a recent visit to Dante's, which is a cone shaped dough filled with quality ingredients - mine was packed with..."

Andi Jandal

"Found Dantes Pizzeria purely by accident on casual date night. It was Friday near the end of the year so just wanted somewhere casual and quiet. Down..."

Ben Paris

"Dantes offers an incredibly refreshing alternative to other pizza outlets I've been to before. I've always liked their light base and minimalist (..."

Lucy Eats

"Was very excited to be able to try Dantes' new lunch menu as part of the always amazing Zomato foodie meetups. The service was very cordial and the..."

Annie Ren

"Had the privilege of trying their new lunch menu on Sunday, the conpizza.You may be wondering what that is. It's basically like a calzone..."

Jemimah

"We came here a Zomato meetup this avo. It was a beautiful day so naturally a perfect day to taste their new menu. We were met by the owner who told..."

Josh Law

"I went here for a zomato meetup to try their new lunch menu which features a conpizza and pizzeta. I've never been here and my first impression was..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I was invited to try new lunch menu here with Zomato meetup. The restaurant is in nice little alley in Takapuna. You can see big oven from outside..."

Tanz

"I had the chance to try their new conpizza at the Zomato meet up for lunch today. It's created with the dough they're famous for, which was sealed,..."

Straubrey

"Best Pizza hands down (Toto's is close too!). The staff are so nice and friendly. I ordered a pizza and was late to pick it up as takeaway...."

Marina

"Dantes pizzeria... What can I say other than less is more (unless it's Italian red wine) the pizzas are unlike anything you find in the nz market, it..."

Topaz

"If your looking for authentic ltalian pizza definitely the place to go. Friendly service too. I will be coming back with friends for pizza and a..."

Kali

"Impressive how efficiently they can deliver on an order of wood fired pizza. We opted for a four cheese version and it got delivered promptly. The..."

Auckland Foodie

"Ended up at Dante's Takapuna by chance. Best pizza, matched with best service I've had in Auckland in years. Lovely vibe and wine recommended was..."

Andrew Mitchell

"We had business in Takapuna today, and after a great hour's walk to Milford and back along the coastal walk we had lunch at Dantes pizzeria. These..."

Lochbuie

"Lucky enough to attend a Zomato foodie meet up. Such simple amazing pizza. You can load yourself up on pizza and not feel bloated . Would recommend..."

Blaine Stevenson

"Dantes was an amazing pizza place with lovely decor and very friendly staff. We sat outside and it was quite cold so the staff turned on the outdoor..."

Tessa

"Dantes is an authentic italian restaurant. The pizza is incredible! Its cooked in a large wood fired pizza oven, visable from all of the tables. The..."

Jemima Cruickshank

"I was lucky enough to be invited to one of the Zomato meetups at Dantes.This place is fantastic, firstly the location is in a cute little..."

Miss Kiki

"I had heard some amazing things about this pizza place, so was excited to try it out to see what the hype was all about. Before (and during) our..."

Helena Chen

"Here I was thinking pizza is pizza? I was wrong. Never knew the amount of passion and effort that can go into a making a simple pizza but shows how..."

Isaiah Poupouare

"Thank you Kevin and your team for introducing me to real pizza! Your stories made the experience personal and your food spoke for itself. Fresh and..."

Natalie Lucas

"Amazing pizza! Got to try the queen margarihta, and the blue cheese and pears pizza - simply sensational. Kevin and the team were awesome at hosting..."

Aia Jawad

"We were taking a stroll in the lovely and beautiful market place of takapuna when hunger pangs led us to this place almost invisible from the road..a..."

Hemant Kaushal

"I dined at Dante's Pizzeria last night. It was my second dinner of the night. It's hard to write a review when dining a semi-full tummy but I did..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Newly opened cute but chilly! Lovely lady welcomed us in even though they were about to close. We got quadrostagioni? Not sure on spelling it was..."

Paris

"Was in takapuna for a quick bite to eat and ended up having one of the best pizzas I've tasted in a long time. If you are searching for truly..."

Shannen Lim

"Big hype about this place before we got here. Three of us came for dinner.Good:Decent pizzas - margarita and carne was fine, enough to..."

FoodiePhysician

"Myself and a friend enjoyed a weekday lunch here after umming and ahhing about where to go in Takapuna. I was super excited to learn that..."

Lozalock

"This review below by Sarah Jane must have been in a different restaurant to the one i ate in last night..i walked past the night before and got..."

Scotty Ray

"I don't know whether Dante's make the best pizza in New Zealand but they are pretty damn good. Authentic base and toppings and random service which..."

Austin

"Walked pass Dante’s on a Thursday night and was attracted by the menu and the friendly owner standing outside greeting. They have a proper..."

A K

"My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and suffice to say, it did not disappoint. The service was polite, speedy, friendly and unequivocally..."

Eliza Yardley

"Delicious pizza, wood-fired and always makes me want to return. When I think of pizza this is what it’s all about...."

Adrian Collins

"When I found a Laneway in Auckland with heat lamps and alfresco dining (instead of wheelie bins) I jumped for joy. Dantes is one of a number of..."

Scott San Quentin

"Dante's is delicious! Went there for the first time and ordered two pizzas. Both came out very quickly and were so tasty! Don't normally like pizza..."

Victoria L

"Service is mint and the food is amazing. Cost of the meal was a tad on the high side, but the experience is worth it. The menu is standard with..."

Ngahuia-Wananga Amopiu

"The truffle pizza is delicious af. I'm going to dream about it. And now I'm going to have to drive all the way from Greenlane to satisfy my cravings...."

Ashleigh Burton

"Great morning out and late brunch at Dante's Pizzeria. Lovely flavors and atmosphere with seating in the sheltered alley. Quick and helpful staff...."

Michelle Watson

"Beautiful little Italian pizzeria, the best in Takapuna! Friendly..."

Joaquin Frutos

"Great authentic Italian pizzeria, eat in because that’s THE best way to have your pizza! Have a negroni, maybe two, eat the pizza, order another..."

Vicki Easton

"Absolutely amazing pizza! Best in nz! The chef's are very friendly and the foh staff are super nice! A real family atmosphere with them all singing..."

Finn Walker

"Since our last visit, they added more staff to the kitchen and service. Although I never mind having to wait as I like the atmosphere. Many new..."

Johannes Berweiler

"Definitely rate this place they stayed open when they didn’t have to and prepared a table for us great friendly service and great food went home..."

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