TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Takapuna - Updated November 2024

"Had lunch here recently with a couple of colleagues. The place was spacious, comfortable seating arrangement and a modern Asian atmosphere. The..."

Katrina Matich

Jiwon Kang

"A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait. The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and..."

Nigel C

"Run, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve ever had, and an..."

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El Humero

93/100 (2880 ratings)

T-Bone Con Salsa Verde Y Papa Fritas

Colombian Roast Beef with Fried Bananas

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

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

Radhika Jagdip Nagori

"I feel so lucky to have found this place! It's meat heaven! I tried the short ribs and the meat platter which consisted of beef knuckle, pork,..."

Rayray Chai Latte

"We had the best time here, amazing food experience and the staff were great. I would recommend here for..."

Riwai Grace

"A taste of Colombia in Auckland. This place is fantastic! Everything is excellent. The ribs are to die for. For something different try patacon and..."

Raquel Florez Sorensen

"Just love this restaurant and been many times - lunch or dinner it’s lovely. Various large cuts of marinated steak cooked on bbq. Great to watch..."

Verna Campbell

"Awesome food, The steak was good quality and perfectly cooked. The Yupas, empanadas, arepas and papas criollas were delicious, I have to say you..."

Harlem Avella

"Love this place!!!!! Since they opened the restaurant and till now never been disappointed with there service or quality of food! The hospitality is..."

Olga Parker

"Fantastic meal, friendly staff, good service, well priced. Highly recommend eating in this..."

Rinus Pope

Ximena Avella

"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..."

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"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..."

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"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

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

Tok Tok Kitchen

89/100 (2377 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Beach

Table Service

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..."

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"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..."

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"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,..."

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88/100 (2328 ratings)

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"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..."

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"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..."

A

"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..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"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..."

Kenneth Wang

The Elephant Wrestler

82/100 (2125 ratings)

Chicken Burger and Fries

Loaded Fries and Buffalo Chicken Wings

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

"Great night of bottomless pizza, amazing service from Annabel..."

Emily Morton

"Had an amazing time at bottomless pizza. Our waitress Annabel was so quick and efficient and so lovely..."

Thalia

"Enjoyed bottomless pizza, our waitress annabel was super awesome 😎..."

Jason Kearns

"Had a great time at bottomless pizza! I’m a vegetarian so having more vege pizza options was awesome! Service from the beautiful Annabel was..."

Patricia

"Bottomless pizza night was legit! Such good value and good vibes for ya Thursday. Live singer was fantastic and Annabel was an absolute gem! Will def..."

Lexi Tetenburg

"Delicious food and good service from our waiter..."

Laken Skipper

"Great service from Adele and Annabel. We especially loved the chippies. Tomatoes were very on the pizza..."

Billie Davis

"Thank you to the lovely waitress Alex for looking after us and her amazing service. Always bubbly and smiley. Definitely cracked a few good jokes and..."

Emilie Parker

"Adele who served us was amazing! Very friendly and made us feel welcome. Definitely recommending this to my friends +..."

Ashneel Prakash

"Always love coming to the Elephant Wrestler. Often a go-to in Takapuna for its atmosphere and the extensive vegan options available. I had the vegan..."

Shayden Cathro

"We got to eat on Friday before the lockdown in NZ and was served by Annabel, she had served us before. Both times she was very helpful and friendly,..."

Paula Darknell

"From the moment we stepped in to the moment we lost the service was absolutely awesome!! The Bottomless Pizza is a crowd pleaser, fresh, hot out of..."

Ariana Matthews

"Annabel was so lovely. Very attentive, friendly and our order was 100% correct despite the busyness. Would definitely recommend this place. Food was..."

Meaganrootman

"The food and service was great - Nicole was an excellent..."

Kenya Brooke

"Annabel was great as..."

David Freeman

"Annabel our waiter was awesome! Super friendly and very helpful and made our night great! Super sweet and gives great conversation!..."

Adam Freeman

"Really enjoyed the service (Thanks Dani) and the food, was our first time here and will definitely be coming..."

Andrew Elliott

"Had a great time at quiz night and our server Annabel was fantastic too! Nice job guys..."

Christina

"Fantastic school holiday pizza making event at the Elephant Wrestler for the kids today. Staff (Andrea and Adelle) were great with the kids and the..."

Bridget Allen

"I always have a great night here as it’s casual, and it’s a good family environment which is not too bad for kids to hang at for dinner. Last..."

Andy JV

"Food was great..."

Katey Green

"Wow! Exceptional!! Dined with first table and was far from disappointed. Staff were really friendly and made sure we had an enjoyable time. My..."

Maggie

"Great place and great food. I ordered the burger and fries, some of my favourite fries here. I often come here for prize giving of a sports event and..."

Crackerjacker

"Yum food, super cool place!! Nicole was an absolute star, she made the experience much more memorable! Thanks for the top quality service, we will be..."

Kerrie Barrett

"Great time at the Elephant Wrestler. Food was yum and the cocktail menu was fabulous. We had excellent service from Bel kept the drinks coming and..."

Tess McDonald

"Food was awesome and copious. We had a mixed meat platter - brisket was melt in your mouth. Drinks are always good here. Bel, the waitress was..."

Alan Wild

"Great night at elephant, food was pretty good. The special cocktails were great and our waitress Adele was even better. Reckons she can’t sing, we..."

Kellie Rogers

"Had a lovely evening here tonight with my husband, greeted by Angela who couldn’t have been nicer, very informative & fabulous service. Good..."

Susan

"Excellent food and our waitress, Adele, was wonderful! Definitely will be back. I especially loved that there was an entire vegetarian menu..."

Lauren

"Had such a good night with the girls here! Adele was a great waitress, super friendly and helpful and the happy hour drinks are $9! I recommend the..."

Bex Argar

"Came here a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The place is split into two - the bar and the casual restaurant area. Luckily we..."

Louise

"The experience was AWESOME. Was eating there a Friday evening with friend. The Crispy Pork Belly really got me, along with one more deep fried pork..."

Bijun Yin

"Our waitress Annabel was great, kids enjoyed their food and the Tiger beer tower was awesome!Ribs were great as well though I didn't get close..."

James Mulholland

"This is actually such a cool place during the day. The staff were friendly and organized and the food came quickly.The food was really nice and..."

Romana Petrie

"Always a good time. Lots of space, and the outdoor area is perfect. If you’re ever not drinking, the foods pretty good too. Plus shout out to Alex..."

Sheldon Cornelius

"Hi team I just wanted to touch base, I booked in a table with you guys last month and I just wanted to let you know right through from..."

Yo-arna Searell

"absolutely fantastic service by a young lady by the name of Alex !!!! attention to detail and all service points/ opportunities covered!! ...I will..."

Bevan Hatcher

"As far as a pub goes I definitely recommend the food. Good value and really nice options. I had a work function here so got to try a huge range of..."

Cherie

"Server alex is always wonderful best bar service in auckland. By far the best bar in takapuna cannot reccomend this place enough, good food..."

Luke Siddins

"Food was yuummy and my tummy was happy and top it up was the brilliant Alex who had served us with a beautiful smile and amazing service. Definitly..."

Violet

"We had lunch outdoor which was perfect, as it was so hot. The food was delicious and even better the service was spectacular. Alex was amazing and..."

AhDar Juliana

"Great meal, excellent service from Annabel. Highly recommended, convenient. Going to Bruce Mason Theatre and makes our stay in Auckland..."

Maree Cruckshank

"Met some friends here for dinner tonight. They had a specials menu. We all ordered off that. Was fantastic. $15 mains and $10 desserts. I had the..."

April

"love this place. great for team hangout. steak very yum. all the entrees are of huge portion. love squids n chicken wings. chocolate cake also very..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Was a pretty cold night, we sat outside and were welcomed with tons of heaters to warm us up. The staff were very attentive and friendly, the food..."

Sassy Radish

"Tend to go here during the day, on a weekday and it’s never very busy which is nice. However service isn’t exactly great considering they..."

Cass Finlayson

"Great! Food was great, we had the all you can eat ribs and they were great. Alex looked after us, and had good chat, was engaging and gave good..."

Jackson McNaughton

"The food was Wonderful , great and friendly services from Kayleigh, she’s help lot. The strawberry pot dessert was very very nice! We will come..."

Phoebe

"Wonderful service from Kristine! Very quick service and the market fish was so delicious. Would definitely come back for dinner soon. Thank you..."

Claudia Flintham

"Great service and friendly communicating waitress Emma - really enjoyed it thanx. Really nice atmosphere and good idea with outdoor and indoor..."

Gavin

"Came for a work function and arrived early so was seated alone. My waitress Emmy made me feel very welcome and not like a loser. Also the food was..."

Carey Urlich

"What an experience!! Kristine was fan-freaking-tastic! She was accommodating and had a great sense of humor! I would gladly come back if Kristine is..."

Andrea Dasha Tauai

"Angela was so welcoming and knowledgeable. She has great customer service skills! Highly recommend the food and the service. Thanks..."

Abbie Grocott

"Really enjoyed my experience with elephant wrestler! Nikita was kind enough to ask me about my option with my unlimited ribs! All staff was..."

Mitch Richmond

"Had an awesome time here. Friendly, accommodating and lovely staff. Drinks were cold, food was delicious and service was awesome. Kristine our server..."

Courtney

"went for a friends birthday, enjoyed it alot!! kristine was amazing! super attentive and lovely. she ensured that our large group was well catered..."

Bex Evans

"Had a great dinner here, loved the half price mains option so much I got two! Atmosphere was great for a Tuesday night with gas fire on at front, and..."

Jed Bradley

"Great night out. Our waitress was awesome. Really friendly and great service. Food was excellent and fantastic venue. Will definitely be..."

Andrew

"This place had amazing venue, would love to come back and check it out during the day! We ordered the hand pulled lamb pizza and crispy duck fat..."

Saish Dharvotkar

"We made a late night dinner and our night was terrific and the food was so good. NAT the waitress was quick and very attentive in serving us. Plus..."

Babylou De Vega

"Had as great meal with six of us having their new shared platter, food was awesome and we all left very full. We had great service from our waiter..."

Brendon Deacon

"Thanks for a great Sunday arvo!! We did a last minute booking for around 12 adults and 5 kids and it was no hassle at all. The food was great and the..."

Tara Cudby

"I had a huge fish and chips lunch served by the wonderful Adele. She said 'hello', 'rumour has it' you're after something to eat. 'All I ask' is for..."

D A Peel

"very good service and very good food! Had the banquet meal, it was very delicious. waitress Alex was freindly and helpful, would come..."

Kian Jazayeri

"Great night, food was great and service from Charlotte and Amy was exceptional. Highly recommend the lamb roti wrap paired with a Heineken!!. ..."

Nathan Russel

"Nice food and good atmosphere. Great service. Alex was awesome and very welcoming. Our regular spot. Great place for watching sports with all the big..."

Henrychennz25

Emma Wood

"Great service tonight. The meals were tasty and the food was excellent. A big thanks to our waitress, Annabel for providing great service as well...."

Geoff Ngataierua

"The food was mint. Really really pleased with the service we received from Annabel! She is featured in my cute photo! Super super impressed with the..."

Sammi Skelton

"Of the half dozen or so times I have been here this place has been consistantly really good. Even on Saturday (St Patrick's Day) all of the staff..."

Saskia Halleen

"We went here for the pub quiz, we were served by this amazing waitress Alex! We had so much fun, and loved the food, drinks and staff that we went..."

Jackson Munn

"Read the negative comments about service related elements (waiting times, staff etc)...not going to lie - some truth. But when that duck waddled over..."

Abbas Al-Murrani

"What an amazing night here. The service was phenomenal..the waitress who served us was so attentive and extremely friendly from the get go. The..."

Neelam Chandra

"Had a great night out with a large group of friends for the weekly quiz. Our waitress, Alex, had all our orders covered. Happy, helpful and..."

Kent Smith

"Oh GOD yes. Went to this place on a date, completely random choice. Honestly paid barely any attention to the dude because the food had me way..."

Anna

"Went here for my birthday it was such fast and efficient service and at good prices love going here and they cater really well to special dietary..."

Aman

"I had bookmarked this place for a while, and it certainly didn't disappoint.I ordered the panko crumbed fish and chips while my friends ordered..."

Vivian C

"Elephant Wrestler was recommend by a colleague at work, I was impressed by her description if the place so I ended up going. I was seriously..."

Phillip Van Rensburg

"The food is absolutely seasoned and delicious here !! Good portions too and the chips were fluffy in the middle . Great customer service and..."

Michael Huges

"Came here with a couple of mates for a catch up meal and drinks. Food was good, service was good. Ambience was great and the live music was great..."

Manu

"Recently went here with work collegues for part of our mid year function. There was 15 + of us with two shared platters. I'm not going to lie when..."

KG

"Came here in the weekend with a group of 10-15. The service was great, food was great. Rugby was on so probably added to the atmosphere. We ordered..."

Morgaaaan

"Been to this place a few times. Always a great place to either chill during the day or come in on the weekend and have some drinks. Great food. Great..."

FoodieBeast

"Good pizza 8) and they were more than happy enough to exchange the pizza cz I found it too spicy. Would recommend! :D great service, good vibes..."

Tan.ned

"have just cleaned out my bag and found the review card even though it was from March I still wanted to share our experience as we had celebrated my..."

Grainne

"Great service!!!! Adrien our waiter really made it an enjoyable and fun experience. Very attentive and helpful!! Great place for snacks and drinks...."

Vsus699

"Great beer garden and casual atmosphere. Have been here a number of times and the food is consistently good and a good range of specials keeps the..."

Nick The Greek

"The food was fabulous - everyone in our group of 14 thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the meal. The service from Alex was top class too. Thanks for a..."

Yvonne Hoskins

"Had an awesome meal here tonight, staff were lovely, fast service- and food was awesome, especially the salt and pepper squid. Will definitely be..."

Alice_D

"This place has an absolutely superb veggie burger, delicious chips with seasoning, and friendly service and decent wine for a reasonable price and..."

Roni Ramone

"A great place for drinks and dinner - although it can get a bit over crowded & noisy with drinkers when you want a relaxing dinner experience -..."

Kelly Manning

"Great time with my wife! Had 2 amazing steaks and was served by a very bubbly Gemma. I highly recommend this place to all ages! I hear that they have..."

Jonathan Hoh

"Been here twice last time I went here I ordered a few platters they where quiet good, quiet a few drink options. Modernish cafe usually has quiet a..."

Heidi M

"We were up in Auckland staying in Taka and popped into the E-Wrestler for dinner and some drinks. We had been here a few times in the past and have..."

Sheryl Constable

"Hey guys, came in last week with my husband. Had the lamb pizza, Mikky told us to get it & it was amazing. We will be coming back for..."

Sarah

"As my local I always enjoy the wrestler and am always looked after really well by the team. Gemma inparticular looks after me, She is awesome and..."

Peter Leathley

"Went here for a meal a few nights back, we weren't planning on getting much food but we were so delighted by the menu and staff that we ended up..."

Lola Crate

"My local bar from my house. Always wonderful vibe when I walk in, and the staff are all welcoming, and have great service. Extra credit to Mikki, one..."

Arlena Teiho

"Becoming a regular for us lately. Love the atmosphere and food and the staff are great. Mikki always makes us welcome, #superstar Recommend the beer..."

Adamfricker70

"Love this place for the Friday night catch up with the boys. Couple of quiets and watch the rugby. Very friendly staff especially Mickey (or was that..."

Peter Wakely

"I have been here a few times and will continue to come back, the atmosphere is perfect for small or large gatherings, dinner, drinks or both. The..."

Bree Atherfold

"Went there for a staff dinner and the staff there was accommodating and friendly. Kain and his crew were helpful as we changed our minds a few times...."

Siu Ling Kuan

"Use to come here for a drink on a Thursday night, although a causal drink was alright before 7pm after that it became crowded and very loud. Drinks..."

Kayla McMinn

"Katie and her team always make sure the outing is a great one. The extensive menu, great ambience and outdoor area make this the ideal location for..."

Callum MacEwan

"Love Elephant Wrestler. In fact I'm in there several times a week - the food and friendly staff never fail to impress. Thanks Gemma for looking..."

"Love it here at the Elephant Wrestler!!! Such friendly staff and great meals!! Thank you to Gemma who was in our area and came back and checked on us..."

Rawinia Buchanan

"This is our local pub and they always give us fast and friendly service. Big shout out to Mikki who always looks after us when we go there!..."

Mark Mackenzie

"This is a great place with a very good atmosphere. The food is delicious and the portions good sized. Every time I have been here the service was..."

Patrícia Costa

"I actually want to say how impressed Iwas on Sunday (mother's day) with the service we were provided. I have visited The ElephantWrestler..."

Michaela Kelly

"Great place with a great atmosphere. Welcomed by an awesome bartender Kain, look after us all night and made us some awesome drinks, well done..."

James O'Shea

"Meet an awesome and cheerful bartender today at the elephant wrester called Kain. Extremely helpful and gave great 5 star service. He is a real asset..."

Emerson Smith

"This establishment has changed many times but Elephant Wrestler are the god for Taka! Step back and compare drink prices as they measure up well, as..."

Carl Jackson

"I come here on a regular ish basis. Lany is a fantastic waitress - before our glasses are even empty she is back at our table taking our next order..."

Kate

"I have been coming here consistently for about 3 years now, and it has never disappointed me. My most recent visit was on Saturday, I booked a table..."

Hannah-Leigh Stoddart

"I've been here a few times over the last 2 years but my last experience here wasn't the best. We came during the long Easter weekend and they have..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"This place is always buzzing and an awesome venue for after work drinks or catch ups. Come late Thursday Friday and Saturday night the place turns..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"The Elephant Wrestler has a fantastic atmosphere which helps you unwind and relax, the outside courtyard always buzzing with activity and the people..."

Philip Doyle

"I've been here to eat twice this week and both times the meal was lovely but I wouldn't overly rave about the food. However, I do love the atmosphere..."

Caroline Barrett

"We were there for a hen's night on Saturday with a group of 16 and the service was excellent.Our request to bring in a cake of an objectionable..."

Kim

"Friendly staff ,lovely food and at reasonable price, as a tourist I thouroughly enjoyed it and was a good experience,I definitely recommend this..."

Danielle Jacobs

"WOW , WOW WOW WOW. As soon as I walked through their heavenly doors I just knew I was in for a treat. The smiles of the staff were like golden kisses..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Came here for late afternoon/early dinner. We ordered a Tiger beer and a Pimms with lemonade for drinks, then for mains had the Cajun chicken burger..."

Sam Papworth

"Went for the steak night - it was ok. There wasn't any salad - wasn't given the choice if there is one. Have definitely had better but also..."

Mel Jacka

"Popped into the Elephant Wrestler with Miss Charlotte Cake a couple of weeks ago, prior to heading to a Zomato Meetup, and was extremely impressed..."

Carl Ewen

"We came here last night for a quiet drink before a Zomato meetup and I'm so glad we checked it out! The coolest interior I've seen in a wee..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Amazing cosmopolitan and vodka martini. I loved it. You might also like to have the big dish wedges. It's really big and delicious. Not good for..."

Lily

"I honestly cannot count how many times i've eaten here! I love it here!I don't think i have ever had a "bad" experience here! The Cesar salad is to..."

Elizabeth Pondling

"Great lunch here. Tried the souvlaki lamb, really nice. Good service, staff are friendly. AlsoWent a couple of weeks back for steak dinner,..."

Louise

"Great Atmosphere, great food, love hanging out with people at this awesome bar. None of the other bars around Takapuna come up to par with this..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Used to be quite busy but looks like it's less so these days. The food is pretty much your average pub food - except priced quite a bit higher. It..."

Maia Churichkova

" Really nice place, to have a drink and enjoy with friends. We do not order anything to eat because we had dined at another place but I saw some..."

Mariajosemvw

"We love coming here and being that it is nowhere near where we live that's saying something. Great menu, lots of choice, great seating options with..."

Aimee Young

"Been here many times for drinks but decided to try it for dinner last night. Came with 3 friends and we got the $80 platter to share (can't remember..."

Justine Doody

"Great place to meet up for a drink or two and and the food is tasty however it is a bit pricey and the menu is kind of boring. The staff are always..."

Joe Ram

"Went here for a work function with 6 people and loved it. The service was super friendly and attentive. The food was well cooked and portion sizes..."

Lisa Whyte

"Nice atmosphere but a bit pricey on the drinks front. Food is to a high standard for pub grub and compared to the drinks you get quite a lot for your..."

Cazza Holland

"This place is lovely for a few drinks with friends! Great staff and great vibes! The food doesn't disappoint either! I've enjoyed all of their..."

Tami T

"awesome place to go for a few drinks and nibbles after work.the outside area with the open roof and TV's is perfect for when the game is on.large..."

Ruben O'Connell

"Great place over the bridge on the shore to grab a drink (slightly pricey) and a bite or even a meal! Friends and I headed here for a girls..."

NYNB

"Went there a wee while back - cool place!!! Great to sit outside in summer with a cold drink and some lovely tapas to nibble on, especially their..."

Eli A

"We have been to the Elephant Wrestler before and, it being a sunny day, decided to try their Sunday lunch special of Beach Picnic Fish & Chips ($15)...."

Lochbuie

"I went out tonight for a farewell dinner.The service was excellent, nice and quick but not at all pushy...The soup of the day was a tomato..."

Yvonne Bocxe

"Booked a table for 2 for my two year anniversary with my partner. Loved everything about this place! The lovely waitresses who constantly made us..."

Sam Smith

"Came in for a special steak on the Tuesday night. What a deal! The steak was huge and well cooked. Loved the drinks menu - I had a special..."

Bethany

"I love the Elephant Wrestler! It has a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. The staff were all very friendly and happy to switch on the..."

Sam Louw Biagio

"This place is amazing!Sliders, gnocchi, pizza everything is so good.Lovely staff, awesome outdoor area and some nice live music. Would..."

Trayc C

"I totally agree with Alice. My neighbours and I practically live at the place! We've probably sat at every table, tested every night and had..."

Heather

"Really have no clue what half these people are on about ??!! This had been my go to place since it opened, wether it's a meeting , birthday , girls..."

Alice Rump

"Oh my gosh you guys have the worst reviews on here !! But I persevered. And it was great!!!We went on a Sunday night and it was still..."

Wanderlust

"We went to this restaurant and bar for the first time last week and have decided to write a review because we were very impressed with the food and..."

Kay Baker

"Had a great time at the Elephant Wrestler-really liked the courtyard setting specially as it was nice and sunny day.Our waitress was charming..."

Rohit R

"Really lovely place to catch up with friends over a beer or wine. Great burgers!( try the peri-peri)Mum had the fish and chips.. She said was great!..."

Jerry

"We've only had good experiences here, but go here realising that it's foremost function is a pub that serves food, not a restaurant that serves..."

Shady

"Wife (of 25 years) and I went there and luckily got an outside table. Great ambiance and good service. Being frugal with our money, bought the pizza..."

Pedro Brash

"I went last night - 6 of us and really enjoyed it. When arriving things were a little slow. We had to go get our own drinks. As the night went on 1..."

Alan Dufty

"Went to check out this new bar last nite in Takapuna before heading elsewhere to watch the rugby ...well we didn't leave it was fab great food..."

Gingerandgarlic

"This place is awesome. Went there on a Sunday avo and it was packed. Great outdoor bar area - sun was beaming in and it created a really great..."

Callum O'Brien

"even though i only went there for SUnday afternoon bevvie with friends, i already know this is going to provide some stiff competition to the ever..."

Kim Rowell

"The food here used to be great. I think the quality has gone downhill a bit in recent times. Still their $15 steaks on Thursdays are very good value...."

Foodlover

"I had fish and chips here as per usual. I really enjoyed the vibe, it's a chilled out place to hang out, the food was fine and the price was..."

Dog Eats World

"Top notch customer service with very friendly team. We were served by Sophia who answered our queries about the menu and also was kind enough to take..."

Angel Abes Escapades

"The Elephant Wrestler has beautiful food & great service. The serving staff were attentive and very well mannered and patient. We asked to move..."

Marina Harding

"Our family (2 adults and 2 young children) had a great time here last night. Our waitress, Sophia, made us feel welcome. Another waitress took the..."

Matthys Meintjes (Matt)

"We didn't eat, but we had a great afternoon enjoying some tasty beverages and Chris really helped to elevate the experience. We stayed around for..."

Scott Ruddock

"Our waitress Sophie was amazing highly recommend this place for dinner and drinks 🙌 cocktail’s delicious..."

crystal matthews

"Wow this has to be one of the best places I have been in a long time for all round experience, atmosphere and staff. The way they were so..."

Emma Davies

"Staff was very friendly and accomodating despite the inconvenience of the lockdown -- they are definitely doing their best to keep the place clean..."

Marielle Ibarra

"Izzy was so so great, we did the bottomless and she was super attentive. Best bottomless experience I’ve had. All the staff were amazing and..."

Olivia Walls

"Went on first table, great food. Best part was the live performance by Jaz who was playing her acoustic cover of popular..."

Yan Caly Wang

"Maddie is the reason we come back every week, she is absolutely incredible with us! Food is also top tier and we love the..."

Emma Moody

"Nathan at the bar tonight was absolutely fantastic! He went above and beyond to make sure everyone's drinks were perfect. His friendly and attentive..."

Jack Taylor

"Just wish I could give a big sloppy kiss to Steve, Taylor and Sophia. You guys were great for our bottomless! Consistent service and checking up on..."

Sam Wright

"My 3 year old and me went in with a large group. We were early but that was fine, night was young. Madi was the lovely lady who looked after us and..."

Moesha Masoe James

"Having such an amazing night and the waitress Sophia made it so much better!! Such a hard worker and lovely service, definitely going to come back...."

kiana Delaney

"Chris was a fantastic waiter. Very attentive and helpful. Although the manager was questionable when we were asking Chris questions, and restricted..."

Rachelle Canham

Westfield Shore City Takapuna

70/100 (2026 ratings)

Restaurants

"Very clean and tidy with a lovely refurbished food Hall Plenty of parking wheelchair accessible All the shops had plenty of products in them Really..."

Katrina Matich

"Great variety of stores with varying price ranges to suit everyone. Lovely cafes and eating places. The Centre was clean and tidy. Parking was a..."

Lisa may

"Shore City Mall is a great place, has loads of shops, is clean and lots of selections of outlets... The two hour free parking is fantastic and the..."

Andrew

"Has just about everything you need including a top quality gym and very good car wash company. First 2 hours of parking is..."

Raymond Stein

"A very small mall with just enough to keep most people happy. A New World Metro Farmers and a good array of food court choices available. Pity..."

Robert W

"It’s been a while since I visited Shore City, last time there were lots of empty shops and the Food Court was in a sad state. This time however,..."

Matt East

"A small shopping mall but it's sweet and worth visit. Farmers is the biggest store but nice and fancy shops are available too. The Food Court is..."

TheNZLILY

"Shore City is ideal for my wife and I in that it is only a couple of kilometers from our home and several of the businesses based there, such as Spec..."

Peter C. Burridge

"Parking was a drag but, once inside, lots to buy and a nice..."

jeff gray

"Shopping Mall at Takapuna NZ, parking area has very low ceiling...."

Jhun Sales

"Good shopping center with Farmers and the other usual suspects. Sadly, no grocery store though! Downstairs you will find a decent play area, which..."

San San

"Been coming to this mall since 30 years ago, saw the place been refurbished, new owners, same staff. The character and vibe has always been alive...."

Jay H

"The Mall is small but adequate, it has a few shops worth browsing through, although, having no ATM machines at all in there is a real shame, having..."

Tilia Hinks

"A variety of good shops. Nice indoor playground for little..."

Elinor Resetar

"Moderate size with all the essentials. Some local shops offer great deals that can't be found from larger..."

A K

"This place has come a long way from 20 years ago. It is still a good place to visit and a wide variety of..."

Alex B

"Nice mall with all the main retailers and good free undercover..."

Tony Winyard

Franc's Cafe + Bar

70/100 (2019 ratings)

Louisiana Fried Chicken & Waffles

Old Fashion Lemonade

Franc's Fried Chicken & Waffles

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute spot for quick lunch or drinks. The vibe is amazing. I highly recommend sliders and tacos . Located just by the Takapuna beach . Parking can be..."

nilofer sumra

"A wonderful date night dinner. We didn’t have a reservation but staff were super accommodating and service was great. Ordered tiger prawns, crispy..."

KL N

"Adele and Hannah? Were wonderful the day my sister and I came! The food was gorgeous and the cocktails were spot on! We didn't want to leave for our..."

Irene Peterson

"Had a lovely evening with good food and good friends. Delicious as always. You never have to wait long for your food and one of the few..."

Theresa Baatjies

"Takeaway - Presentation of the food didn't look appealing, burger looked like there is nothing else but patties and a bun, but that first bite of my..."

Leolin Frazenburg

"Had a great Friday date night with my wife at Franc's. Perfect service from Ella B who knew the menu and helped us select the fish tacos, prawns and..."

Paul Kumar

"Really enjoyed our meal. Staff were lovely even when we split the payment 4 ways. The food was really pleasant. Cocktails were also different and..."

Annie Vaughn

"Cool menu, different meal varieties, Awesome service, food was amazing good value for money, yummy..."

Sarah Carroll

"E V E R Y T H I N G was 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ amazing! * Customer service - PERFECT! From the minute we arrived, the whole time we dined, the extra..."

Nikayla

"Went here with a friend on a first table booking and the place was pumpin’ for a Tuesday evening! One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service..."

Esther Williams

"Francs has a great selection of food and cocktails. Had the board and s'more brownie. The dessert could've done with more cream but otherwise..."

Inger Bennett

"Very nice and lovely place . We tried many dishes all are delicious and tasty like it very much like Chicken Shawarma , fish and chips, chicken taco..."

Noor Noor

"Had the platter, cheeseburger, and desert waffle with caramel apple. Family going before i could get photos. The fried cauliflower was a standout,..."

martin dix

"Easy parking, great views of Takapuna beach, ample drinks list, good selection of quality American pub food. Generally I'm a pessimist when it comes..."

Steve Sherwood

"Happening place. Good jazzy music. Lots of people. Colorful chairs makes the place appealing. The food was good. Philly Cheese Steak Roll was good. I..."

Willing Tan

"Another fab lunch at Francs, under the guidance of the ever lovely Adele and her great team of servers. Just myself and mother-in-law this time, but..."

Melissa Wood

"Ate there last night and had their Smashed Cheeseburger. It was the best cheeseburger I have ever had in New Zealand. The patty is somewhat crispy..."

Vic Saunders

"My friend and I came to Franc's one evening and I ordered the chicken waffles - it was the first time I had something like this, I have to say, it..."

Rusha Paenga

Mamak Malaysia Street Food Takapuna

91/100 (1917 ratings)

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice

Char Kuey Teow

Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang

"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..."

곰정안

"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..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"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

The Commons

78/100 (1782 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed overall experience, staff were mostly great. Chicken burger lacked flavour but fries and Camembert balls were..."

Matt

"The thing I appreciate about this place is when I ask the chef to swap the rice for mash potato he always does it without a hassle. Food is excellent..."

Neha Mahabir

"The ambience was fabulous. Ordered steak and Cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Will go back to try other items on menu..."

Mebz

"Giving this place a 5 star rating. Top of the line customer service from the bartender up to the staff and manager. Food is A ++++ Absolute terrific!..."

Mark Lucas

"I enjoyed the dinner in the COMMONS night. Staffs were friendly, and recommended the crispy pork belly with apple puree, which was the one of the..."

Shirley Weng

"Great food - awesome burger and steak! Good customer service and good atmosphere in the restaurant - will definitely be back and would..."

Tiyana Dennis

"Good night out - showed waitress app before we ordered to confirm we could use it - waitress fantastic - food good - went to pay and showed app to..."

Sheryl Van Breda

"Atmosphere 5/5Clean, modern, Spacious yet cosy. Great for a date.Service 5/5Exceptional service - the highlight for..."

Ian Amundrud

"Came here a few times for social drink. Nice location. Also had dinner here a couple of times used entertainment book deal. After discount it was..."

Becky Kuang

"There for dessert, great service and great friendly staff... Definitely go there again. The strawberry cheesecake was perfectly prepared and..."

Zen Loo

"Service was great. We were well looked after. staff were friendly and presented themselves well.We enjoyed the calamares and scallop entrees but..."

April I.S.

"This place was a pleasant surprise I would give it a 4.5 but because I was pleasantly surprised I over rounded. The eye filet was as good as any. The..."

Gerard Ngawati

"We had a group of 20 people go to this place on Good Friday, the manager Rahul was extremely helpful in making our group function a great success,..."

Biju Joseph

"Spent my birthday here. Loved the ambiance in this place. The food was good although i felt it’s a bit over priced. Overall, enjoyed my dinner..."

Patricia Cabaloza

"Boyfriend said it was the best steak he's had in a long time! Eye fillet was cooked perfect. We will be back again! Would definately recommend :D..."

Lawrarr.ben

"Staff were really accommodating and friendly, the food was yum. It tastes really good when you’re getting one meal free (thanks to Zomato gold!)..."

Jessi Clancey-Peetz

"The chicken burger was amazing! And our server, I didn't get her name (shame) was friendly and efficient hence the 5 stars. It was a pleasant..."

Kristina Isabel

"Just finished having an amazing valentines dinner, food was 10/10 highly recommend the lamb it was faultless. The staff were friendly and..."

Sacha

"Really nice bar/restaurant. Was recommended by my 80 year old mother who loves the Nocki (potatoes dumplings) there. She desperately wanted to take..."

Vanessa Morris

"Awesome foodGreat serviceHad nice time definitely gonna be backHighly recommended placeWe had the catch of the day and the..."

Akeel Ahmedabadwala

"An absolute gem of a place !! The ambience is wonderful and attractive, the food was extremely good. Perfect portion sizes and very flavourful. We..."

Rutu Pandya

"Excellent customer service with yummy food. Went here with friends for Friday drinks . Enjoyed a lot. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly..."

Velvon Almeida

"Good place. Was empty inside but prob because it was a rainy day. Good food.But......when I got the bill, they charged me extra $3 on the..."

SeriousFoodie

"Came here for my birthday dinner a few days ago, and I have to say the food was amazing.I had previously had a bad experience a year ago (tldr;..."

Louise

"I have been to the commons a lot; but, every time I never make it into the restaurant. Instead I usually just come for drinks in the gardens area...."

Caroline Barrett

"Would defiantly return here again. Arrived and seated straight away by very attentive wait staff. Entree of scallops was delicious and the steak was..."

Stephanie Rudd

"Less than enthusiastic staff but it has nice ambience with live music on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered kumara crisps, king salmon and pork..."

Alana

"Really good food! Best creme brulee I've had. A tad pricey for a student like me but hey, it's good for special occasions :D staff was pretty..."

Tan.ned

"Store was fairly empty at the time we went, but filled up a bit more downstairs by the time we left. It was awfully drafty and a customer had..."

Rina

"A great night out with a group of friends with friendly efficient service and beautifully presented meals which tasted just as good as they..."

J

"I have been here multiple times and always loved it. This time we had pizzas, the butchers block which was 10/10 and a duck pizza which was nice but..."

Danielle Hanwright

"Good food, nice setting. Staff were friendly and polite. Had the pork belly for mains, one piece was slightly dry. But good solid flavours and..."

Rhcumins

"It my first time at The Commons. We started with assorted bread & dips, and sautéed scallops with couscous. Scallops were beautifully cooked & so..."

STRADS

"An enjoyable place for dinner - generous portions and very decent food quality. Fabulous environment and helpful staff. Only flaw was that the..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Great food, I come here once a year with my entertainment book voucher. The wait staff was odd when I came here two weeks ago, but the food..."

Tony Ma

"When in Auckland, this place is a must visit. It offers you European and Kiwi food. Great seating space and decor also has a courtyard letting..."

Arushi Thapar

"After reading a few of the reviews I wasn't expecting the best however was pleasantly surprised, especially as the service was the main concern..."

ChoMpR

"Had a late lunch here, great service. Staff very friendly. Meals were awesome. We ordered a steak, beef brisket burger and I ordered iced peach tea,..."

Shelley

"beautiful confit salmon. creamy mashed potato with tender juicy beef so much flavour inside was great. Gnocchi too sweet and have some buttermilk..."

Poppingcandy

"Very vibrant and peppy ambience for dinner, drinks or even a night out. Great music from the gardens adds to the weekend joy and spirit.I..."

Arpita Mandal

"Impromptu stop in after a busy weekend for a Sunday night meal. Very impressed, smart casual yet relaxed atmosphere with attentive and efficient..."

Dave Catanach

"This review is for the gardens-off the commons So first of all, the pizzas were amazingThin, cripsy yet delicious pizza base and..."

Thegreeats

"Food: Food was great and arrived efficiently. The highlight was defiantly the churros as I have never had churros at first you might think that..."

Annie Yang

"A great place to catch up with friends for a drink and a bite. A relaxed patio with a feature tree and some indoor sitting area where you can have..."

Biohazard

"I think this is the only 5 star rating I've given on Zomato...The Commons was so perfect in every single way, from the beautiful atmosphere..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"In the background, a gentle playlist of sweet music – Ed Sheeran and Lorde purchased our smiles – allowed comfortable conversation, or soothed us..."

Livernlungs

"Disclosure: They invited me to a complimentary dinner for review consideration. The Commons has several areas depending on the atmosphere..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Over the weekend we travelled over the Harbour Bridge to The Commons. It's been a few years since I've come here. It's almost unrecognisable. They've..."

Vivi S

"Like it's own little village, The Commons has both an upbeat atmosphere with a lovely outdoor garden area and bar (with crowd to match), and an..."

L.E.N.S

"The Commons most people think of as a bar with a restaurant. After dining here it deserves to be know as a restaurant with a bar, as hell, this..."

Ayden Barnett

"First impression, lots of good looking waiters. :)Ambience is dim, casual but could be romantic too. Big space, wooden decor and nice..."

ShoRt

"Nice place for a good old catch up meal and a chill out. One of the many places you cant really expect too much, but definitely enjoyed my steak meal..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Love their Angus cheese burger from the grazing menu. We tried it with our voucher the first time around and loved it so much that we went back the..."

Seeger McLeay

"Was able to dine here tonight thanks to Zomato for the voucher.I tried to not have too high expectations as sometimes my expectations are too..."

Miss Kiki

"It's not everyday that i give 5 stars. Today is a 5 star day. Dining at the top part of the restaurant, we ordered the piggy treats for 2,..."

Whiskyncigars

"Me and my partner went here and had a nice cosey night with a glass of great Rose Wine plus a couple of small plates - Salted Cod Balls, Squid and..."

Alwayseating

"Service was awesome! Our waitress really helped us out on what was good and what she would recommend. The scallops were a stand out the way they were..."

Judy Chhy

"I bought a voucher from Grab one to try this restaurant,, menu do not sound good,, to my surprise the spicy squid and the angus burger turn up to be..."

Joe Lorenzo

"Went to lunch here and used the grab ones deals. Fantastic service. Seriously did not need to use 2 vouchers for a table of four - but great that..."

Louise

"I do love The Commons and have been here a few times.Their drinks are delicious and their food is moreish. I love their calamari and..."

A Libra Perspective

"Was there a couple of weeks ago mid afternoon, quiet, had nibbles with a couple of wines, great bar snacks. Service was great, staff very helpful and..."

Rebecca Gray

"Have enjoyed several meals now at The Commons, as well as a couple of private and public events. This can't be classed as just somewhere you go for a..."

Rebecca Stuart

"Had one of our best dining experiences to date when we stepped into The Commons on Friday night. We had been expecting small portions given the fine..."

Sophie Vinicombe

"Love the commons.staff have good chat and know what they are doing.the new bar menu is awesome, great food, I've not had the pleasure to eat the new..."

Ruben O'Connell

"A rainy day in Takapuna! Don't know where those bad reviews come from?? Great food great service! We had the braised beef cheek and Angus cheese..."

JJJiiiiAn

"What a great team at The Commons. We had an amazing party there to celebrate Amy's 18th party ... Very professional staff and great food, venue and..."

Bronwyn Coomer-Smit

"I have ventured to The Commons for my first North Shore review! What a chic and warm atmosphere to have lunch at. We came on a Saturday and it was..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Amazing food! Great service, beautiful setting ... The pork is to die for!..."

Cazza Holland

"Very good food and service will be..."

Chantelle

"I took my wife here for our wedding anniversary this year. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. The waiter was attentive but not..."

David Young

"I came to The Commons for a hens night, the hens had cancelled and I didn't know. While I was feeling like a absolute d*ck the staff sat me down with..."

Leonie Fasher

"We had dinner at The Commons tonight, in their upstairs restaurant. The food was absolutely EXQUISITE! We were very impressed - every mouthful just..."

Dionne

"This is a great Restaurant! Upstairs is the main area for great food and service. Fantastic menu nice French Champagne and Degustation and wine..."

Rick

"My family and I were browsing the streets of Takapuna for somewhere nice to eat before we went to a movie at the nearby cinemas, and we chanced upon..."

Abigail Elmore

"Just a message to the chef. Really enjoyed the degustation menu (outstanding) but the John Dory main dish was disappointing.Please don't..."

Karla Jonez

"I really enjoyed the dessert dish that I had from The Commons stand at Taste of Auckland last weekend.I indulged in their dessert: the..."

Liz Winstone

"I wanted to write a review as i had nearly been put off by bad reviews and thought it must've gone downhill from when it first opened so I was..."

Nicola

"I have taken the trouble to create an account just to write a review for The Commons. My company recently had a group of us do a mystery-shopping..."

Mei

"Excellent meal last night for table of four. It was my second visit, and while I enjoyed the food first time it was in a whole new (and better)..."

Clara

"We had dinner at The Commons last week (there were 4 of us). The service was fantastic and the food was incredible. We had dined there in November,..."

Cathy Darroch

"Cool find in Takapuna as it is off the main street behind the shops in a lovely courtyard like area. Plenty of options for seating inside or outside...."

Sara V

"At last a nice restaurant on the North Shore. The menu is not huge and not your run of the mill options. Each dish has a little something special...."

Renata Stent

"The setting is lovely but you'd probably have a fun time in the casual downstairs area in summer time.Lovely location.Service was..."

Julie Eastwood

"Fine dining, great service, staff very informed on menu & wine.Nice touch a wee bread roll & there lovely truffle butter. The..."

Jacquelyn Dagg

"Dined here on Saturday night, food was a little different and it was excellent. We were a party of five and the service was great. Like others have..."

CM

"Excellent service- attentive but not intrusive, helpful and accommodating staff. The food was great and well presented, the wait time between meals..."

Casey Mendiola

"I went here with my friend for a special birthday lunch today, and it was special. The service is fantastic, attentive, but not intrusive. The food..."

Birgitte

"Fantastic food and service, finally fine dining comes to Takapuna. Don't leave without trying the pina colada desert!We went there just a few..."

Jo Kitchen

"In no way connected to restaurant owners. We live in Takapuna and have been waiting for a place like this. Excellent food, really wonderful staff...."

Dot Bach

"Great bar for those summer months! Great outdoor bar with decent seating inside to match with a slight view of Takapuna beach. If you've never eaten..."

Jason B

"We had an amazing dinner at the Commons the other night for a special occasion. We had made a reservation at 6 but called up to change. Once we got..."

Fridayu

"A while ago, we’d been to Dallows at Sale St and enjoyed the degustation menu there, and so we were keen to try the food at The Commons as we knew..."

Rice & Kai

"Had a great time at The Commons the other night. The romantic ambience is created by the beautiful wooden furnitures, candle lit atmosphere, high..."

Lisa Edgar

Burger Burger, Takapuna

82/100 (1717 ratings)

"A lot of vegetarian options - very nice to see. I like this place. The prices are good, foods are yummy, drinks are nice. Love the happy hour deal..."

Sophia Ignateva

"I had the beef burger. Theres no burger I'd rather eat, it's perfect.I also had the potato skins as a side,..."

Scott Richards

"tasty burgers if you are after a gourmet..."

Al La Carte

"Perfect place for sunny day!Fresh and juicy ingredients! Large seating area, friendly staff! 5min walk from the beach and car park!Chicken..."

New Zealand Prime

"The kiwi burger was awesome. Meat was cooked a perfect medium rare. They use good quality ingredients and is absolutely worth the price. The..."

Pyrièl Jack

"Without any doubt, one of the best burger place in town, juicest burger. Nice place, clean place and good ambience. 5/5 to the place. Kudos to the..."

Kushant Mansukhani

"Very Good, tasty burgers. They don’t lack in flavour and well priced. Been here a few times, never disappointed. A nice little spot in a very nice..."

Natalie.r.a.good

"There are burgers and there is Burger Burger, a lot say they make the best burgers in Auckland well we are here to find out. We started with the most..."

Ang Sarap

"Me and a friend came here for lunch and got ourselves a fish burger meal with their fries, and i’m literally in love with their fries. Their..."

Yana Petrenko

"Came here Last week Friday. And I was not disappointed, I was quite pleased with my experience. From looking outside into the restaurant it looked..."

Rebecca Head

"If you're looking for good burgers you've come to the right place.They're super filling so you don't need any extras. But if you want a side you..."

Romana Petrie

"Burger Burger is always a treat! Fun environment with great waitstaff 💯 date night? girls lunch? burger burger can cater to all 😍 the Mc Fly..."

Kathryn Eley

"Everyone loves a good burger (and if you say you don’t, you haven’t had a good burger). You can’t go wrong with Burger Burger because there’s..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"I’ve been to Burger Burger multiple times and enjoyed it dearly. I love the environment it creates with a authentic and raw aesthetic to the..."

Neisha Jack

"The staff were extremely polite from the minute we stepped into the store! The food was quick to arrive. The curly fries and onion rings were fresh..."

Maggie

"Absolutely awesome! No faults! Great, fast, food and service!! Really love it here def worth the price!! 5/5! They milkshakes are pretty good as..."

Angel Meynell

"My first time going to Burger Burger and I wasn’t disappointed.Service: 9/10We had to stand at the entrance for a little while..."

Grace Huang

"Absolutely love this place. Been back so many times. Has a good range of vegan and vegetarian options which is helpful. Really fast service and..."

Hannahhorse9

"My favourite burger spot in Auckland, these guys do the best burgers and their fries are to die for!. The meat always tastes fresh and is cooked well..."

Ayaan Shaikh

"10 of us booked a table for a birthday party. Staff were super amazing and accommodating, giving us the warm table we requested and allowing us to..."

Patrick

"A really positive experience! I ordered the chicken Balad (burger as a salad) and really enjoyed it, the chicken was delicious! My only problem was..."

Pippa Plum

"Burger Burger has a range of different types of burgers to choose from! I've only been there once and had a burger and a chocolate thick shake and..."

Guitarmlf123

"I absolutely love Burger Burger. The burgers were amazing, well presented and the kumara fries are to die for. It is a lovely restaurant as you can..."

Sofija

"Always reliable whenever I’ve been (which is a couple times). Can’t go wrong with any of their fries and a beef and cheeseburger. Perfect place..."

Bailey Moffitt

"Great place, great vibe, for a young crew they were on top of their service haha and the food was 👌🏼 amazing, definitely going back!..."

Keets August

"These are consistently the best burgers in Auckland! Always cooked perfectly and the sides are great. The cheese burger is my favourite, simple and..."

L.B.

"Who would have thought burgers 🍔 are great on rainy days? Well, not until you try these at Burger Burger in Takapuna.We had a fish..."

XED 🐘

"First time trying out this joint with the girls, we got the Mc Fly Burger (cos lettuce version) and the New Veggie burger and the Clean and lean..."

Hannah.milne11

"I went a while ago with my friend for a lunch date and the burger was delicious! The strawberry and basil drink was interesting but overall the staff..."

Sheryn Walker

"Thank you for great service and food. Lovely staffs and good food. Family friendly place, we had a nice time there with my 11 months old baby, my..."

Nashiba Daliri

"Burger Burger is one of my favourite spots, visited the Takapuna restaurant many times and I’ve never been disappointed. I usually go for the McFly..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Burger Burger, you know you’ll be in for a good burger at any joint. . Which is true for the branches I’ve visited in Auckland!I..."

Kelly

"Very friendly staff and very tasty burger. I loved the chicken burger I had today. The homey cola was refreshing too. Will definitely be..."

Tony Ma

"The three Sawmill beers (Pilsner, XPA, IPA) and mini sliders are great. You get to rehydrate whilst enjoying mini versions of the Fish, Chicken and..."

Jason Young

"What was ordered: Old Smokey, Mini Mat & Kumera Fries (w/lemon aioli from Fish Fish)The ambience of this food joint is wonderful, it has a..."

Stella Davies

"Delicious delicious!My family and I came to 'Burger Burger' at the perfect time (people who got here later had to wait for space vacancy)..."

Vanessa Chong

"burger burger is so good! the atmosphere of the place was very nice & the food was amazing & was good value for money. this place is great for..."

Jessica W

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer Service Average Burger branchI think burger burger is not worth..."

곰정안

"The dining area is neat, tidy and welcoming. Staff are friendly and the service is quick. The burgers are just like the other franchises...."

I_like_pickles

"Came here for a late dinner with a friend. We were promptly seated in a pretty outdoors courtyard. I ordered the fish burger and my friend ordered..."

Emma

"Great first experience! A friend and I called in for a quick lunch with my one year old. Staff were great and set up a lobster high chair for us -..."

Char 😊

"Went for lunch here today with the hubby. I had the Fish Taco. Was delicious. Full of flavour. We shared the curly fries which were amazing. Hubby..."

April

"It was our first time coming to the Takapuna restaurant but we thoroughly enjoyed it. There's much more space than at the Ponsonby one and we were..."

Michelle M

"Amazing amazing amazing burgers !!! So fresh and juicy. . Ambience is interesting and the place is nice and cozy. Staff are not to shabby and quite..."

Lisa Loves Good Food

"I ordered the original vegetarian burger and it was really really good! The bun is really nicely toasted and falafel patty was delicious and the..."

Keeley Watson 💌

"The burgers were so so, I was hoping for a little more wow. The burger was cooked medium rare as expected but I found the grind of the meat too..."

Paul O

"Takapuna is known as the place for decent dining and this place fits the criteria :) Both interior and exterior decorating was on point. They even..."

Kaylene Jessin

"Ordered their beef with cheese burger, chicken burger and curly fries and were satisfied with the meal. Food came out really quick, servers were..."

Blackpearl

"Welcome home Sunday lunch with my bestie and had the best fish burger and fries, washed down with a lovely sawmill pilsner. Great way to have a lazy..."

Justene Spawforth

"We ordered potato skin and fish taco , the potato skin is crispy and full of flavor but not salty I really like it. And the fish taco is one of the..."

Julie Chiu

"Just had lunch in BB takapuna. The place is packed and I found it is dim inside so sat in the shared courtyeard. The waiteress serving our table is..."

Vivienne_Moo

"Good burgers- appreciate them asking how the patty is to be cooked. Curly fries are the bomb- and so are the potato skins. Love this place..."

Eli A

"The burgers were excellent, I like that you can choose how you like your meat patties cooked. I ordered the Ol Smokey burger (cooked medium-well)..."

Bobby Anderson

"I went here for the first time in the weekend. I got the beef with cheese burger and my sister got the lamb. They were both nice but hard to eat as..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Just got takeaway dinner from here tonight and WOW!! Burgers ✅✅ Fried Chicken ✅✅ and the Peanut Butter Choc Thick shake ✅✅✅✅ I had..."

Victoria Taua

"▪️Plenty of seating ▪️Tricky location ▪️Great atmosphere LOVED the vibe here! Busy and vibrant and their service is..."

FoodieOodie95

"The food was aboslutely amazing! Prices are a reasonable amount and the service was great. Was such a nice dining area with good and happy vibes...."

Bunni Spargo

"These guys are always packed and well deserved, too. The staff are friendly and food is quick. Online ordering works great for take out and eating in..."

Quokkoala

"Man these burgers are good.We ordered online to pick up, and couldn't be happier with the food.We ordered:A Mcfly chicken burger...."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Delicious burgers! I've been here multiple times with friends and my boyfriend and I love it! Good for a good Ol' fashion burger and fries! I've..."

Sophia Miller

"Guess who's back back again Pony's back you better hide your girlfriend 😎 where on gods sweet little green earth do I start here. The food was b e..."

Ponyman666

"Tried few starters with cocktails, Had curly fries, pita chips with guacamole and onion rings along with Black Forest Martini and mocktails. Also,..."

Hemant Vora

"Went here with my friend the other night for dinner. It is a very cool looking place, the inside and outside flow is great. Decor is different in a..."

Alysha Bower

"Impressive service by most of their staff especially on an extremely busy Saturday evening. Kudos to the team for being efficient! Special mention..."

Jade Lim

"Dined here with my partner tonight, we just wanted somewhere casual to eat & burger burger / fish fish was perfect. This place is set amongst an..."

Sarah S

"I went here with my girlie for lunch and ordered the fish tacos and chunky chips. Super delicious extremely filling. The only thing I was a..."

Aroha Kay

"I can't say a bad thing about the place the vibe is great the service is a plus and even the food is mouth watering.. the only thing that was a bit..."

Phoenix Brown

"Nice place with open plan kitchen and essentially two restaurants in one. My partner and I eating at Burger Burger. I was expected to receive a..."

Greg Brown

"Our first time at fish fish, love that we were able to order from both menus! Enjoyed the fish tacos and charred broccoli. The chip butty was nice..."

Sunny

"Absolutely amazing service and friendly staff all smiling and helpful. Food was lovely. The broccoli is always delicious. The pork burger was..."

Ramiz Khan

"The food was great and the wait staff were friendly.I ordered a panko crumbed salmon burger, which I like, and the chef was quite..."

Josh E

"Awesome awesome! This place builds on the reputation of the P Rd store, where some consider them to have the best burgers burgers in town. However..."

Frank

"Opted for a late night burger was a round 8:30 when we arrived place was still very busy but has outdoor seating areas which was great, just not in..."

Isaac Valach

"Was nice, did expect more for how busy it always is, it's very exciting place, but my burger was not worth how much I paid for it. The margaritas..."

Daly

"I enjoyed eating here at burger burger. I love the ambience specially in a sunny day as we sat by the window. The waitresses were very friendly,..."

Lovely Maralit

"Got the chicken burger and potato skins. Chicken burger was good, had a decent amount of sauce and cheese! The chicken was so tender and moist,..."

Priscilla Khang

"Yum, Yum, YUM!! A delicious indulgence. These burgers are the real deal. You can tell they use quality ingredients when you bite into one of these. I..."

Bbear

"Finally we tried it! We love the homemade soda which is pineapple and chilli flavour. It is fancy but tasty. We ordered raw fish salad as well. But..."

❤️Irene

"As a vegetarian, I was very impressed with the vege burger here as it lacked nothing in value compared to the other burgers. Group of four came on a..."

Imogen Spray

""All the cool places are over the bridge"Well not anymore! :)Along with dantes pizzeria these 2 ponsonby "hot spots" have finally come to..."

Thegreeats

"Cold/rainy day outside: warm and cozy inside: this was our invite into Burger Burger. After hearing great things about the one in Ponsonby we had to..."

Warren

"Dined here a week after it was opened considering it is more convenient than travelling to Burger Burger across the bridge. Since it was still fairly..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"I had the beef burger medium rare with their hand cut fries. Do not bother with the rest of the burger joints this one is THE BEST BURGER joint in..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"I have now tried all 3 Burger Burger locations and I can confirm that they are all good!The beef burger is always juicy and the patty cooked to..."

Miss Kiki

"Very happy with my first experience here. Food was reasonably priced and was very yum. It was really packed when we got there so hard to find a seat...."

Miss Terry Foodie

"We had lunch at the newly opened Burger Burger in Takapuna yesterday. We had heard good reports of the other sites so were very much looking..."

Lochbuie

"The basic beef burger is pretty good. My wife had the special which was a beef burger with haloumi and Harissa which was fantastic. The potato skin..."

Mark Greene

"Awesome burger joint with a good bar! What an awesome combo that makes! The burgers were really nice and juicy! We got asked how we like our beef..."

Em Dee

"Burger Burger are a good eatery and they really do have Amazing good. The burgers are delicious and the curly fries are fantastic. Loads to choose..."

Rowena Coulsby

"Great place for a burger, good beers and staff were very helpful and accommodating over a teens birthday party. Excellently priced kids menu that..."

Bryce Read

"First time at the restaurant. We were told by multiple people to head down and very glad we did. Burgers are amazing, potato skins (never heard of..."

BMW MHD Tune

"Friendly staff, good service and comfortable environment. The fish is a little dry, and the rest of the food is not much..."

Kate NZ Path

"Amazing burgers! I think Vege burger here is the best, I'm not a vegetarian though. Skin on chips were bit bitter so I will try curly fries next..."

jin hee ahn

"Always a good experience when i come to any burger burger. Good range of burgers with some really nice specials at times. Slow cooked lamb, slow..."

mcenergy - IDS Products ltd

"Love, love, love this place! My friend and I came here for lunch on a Sunday and we had a great experience. We were greeted so nicely on arrival,..."

malvemallow

"Fantastic burgers and love the shoestring fries - they still have the skins on! No overly-processed flavours, portions are generous and fairly..."

Jana van Vuuren

"It is a very nice and amazing place . The staff are friendly. We tried old smokey burger it was tasty and juicy I really enjoyed it , and chicken..."

Noor Noor

"I had a business dinner here withs friend. Scrumptious lamb burger and raspberry thick shake. Very tasty. Quick and efficient service. They seated..."

John Finkelde

"Food is great and comes fast. Cocktails are excellent. Service is as expected for a burger bar. Appreciated the colouring page, pencils and..."

Britt B

"Best place ever. I had the old Smokey and a hard cider and it was an amazing. Best food best drinks best environment...."

Thera Behrens

"overall enjoyed my experience here. the staff are really friendly and welcoming. burgers were good - even the buns which i usually don’t like to..."

E L

"Really delicious burgers and sides. The flavours are rich so it was good to share one side between two. The only thing that would stop me going more..."

Lisa Quayle

"Super friendly people and service was great! Very accommodating to my dietary requirements. It was very positive to be able to come in and order to..."

Brooklyn York

"Yummiest burgers and they are super cheap. Whenever I come in the same girl serves me and she is so sweet and helpful. The food is delish, my fav is..."

Marcella Robinson

"Located in Takapuna, Burger Burger is located between a few other bars. With a stylish interior lined with neon tubes, the walls are decorated with..."

Ann Song

Gangnam Style Korean Bbq Buffet

70/100 (1841 ratings)

Mixture of Some of My Favourite Meats in Their Selection

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Gangnam is my favourite kbbq restaurant in Auckland. I don’t even live in the shore but I still travel there for it. The selection is great and so..."

Alison

"Hi there, I am just wondering if you guys have a variety of vegan options? I don't eat meat, diary products, any kind of animal products, honey etc...."

Lucky Tangi

"Value for money. Affordable and good food. Favourite Korean BBQ on the..."

Kav James

"Dined before lockdown with 8 of us. They only allow one cooker between 4 people. If you want additional cookers you have to pay extra. They..."

I_like_pickles

"Hey, it’s another Korean Barbecue place in Auckland, yes, we have lots of them and this is the latest place we visited. I guess a year or two ago..."

Ang Sarap

"It's a great place to eat with friends/family. But a little concentration on keeping clean serving utensils would be good. Also when we were there..."

Elle

"This place is also one of the bbq place to dine in! They have quality bbq meat and they serves ice cream for desserts which is amazing! The only down..."

Pam Gaddi

"Had good selection of meat and tasted quite good since it was marinated. My favourite was the fried chicken. I also loved how there was ice cream you..."

Spyro

"I'm in love with this place. Your money is worth the variety they're giving. The food and ambience is authentic. The servers are Korean. It's like..."

Kim Titoy

"Our go to restaurant whenever we are craving for Korean Bbq buffet. 👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Love their variety of marinated meats. Their..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"My husband took me here on Friday for lunch . I wasnt too keen after reading the negative reviews but I thought I’d give it a try and go with an..."

Miriam Tuen Kirimaua

"Went with friends late last friday and still they welcomed us. Great food at a reasonable price. Heaps of meat choices, sauces and side dishes. Comes..."

Tez

"It's really good value for money and there is a good range of raw food to BBQ. However to think they need to keep working on their smorgasbord menu...."

Anna Chan

"This is our favourite KBBQ place to visit. My partner and I are regulars here. Restaurant is clean and food is delicious. We haven't found a buffet..."

Payal Raro

"Love this place been many times. Staff is always friendly and inviting. I enjoy the beef ribs there the marinate is great. Will be back here..."

Effie Mcfall

"Perfect bbq i have ever tasted in auckland. Staff is very friendly and polite and mostly all the foods remains unlike other bbq runs out. So much..."

Nick Dutta

"We’ve been here twice without any booking but we are seated right away. Great meat range and side dishes were tasty. Just the topping up of meat..."

Yashie L

"Second time to the gangnam BBQ walked in off the street no booking but lucky to get in as been busy both times. Service is good and they get you set..."

Zachary Smith

"Love it ! Their food is really fresh, spread is pretty good . The chapchae is bae lol more often than not whenever I leave a review it’s negative ...."

Honey Daniels

"Best Korean BBQ I’ve been! Variety of choices of meat and cooked Korean dishes. Good location, easy to park. Everyone in the family loves this..."

Jim

"I went here a couple of weeks ago with a friend. Most of the cooked food trays were empty and not filled up. I enjoyed the ssamgyeopsal (pork belly)...."

Daniel Yep

"My go to Korean BBQ~ affordable, good range of fresh meats, tasty cooked foods as well, and they have hot chocolate and ice-cream! Only let down is..."

Aileen Lau

"This is a great place to hangout with friends and get hammered afterwards. Not too big but doesn’t feel overcrowded. Food is great too, the’re..."

Carlo Enrique

"Came here last Sunday for lunch without booking (party of 6). Even though it was pretty much full, we were lucky enough to get the last table right..."

Rosaria Nukunuku

"Really good, would recommend to go to.they have really good meets and side dish. free water. and kid friendly. they have private..."

Rudina

"Free ice cream, yes they have their own ice cream machine which is included with the buffet. the owner is friendly and accommodating. recommended for..."

Louie Anthony

"This place is really really good!! Had lots of variety in terms of cuts of meat and more vege options than other k bbq places we went to. Staff were..."

Watt

"This restaurant offers a great variety of meat which are fresh and yummy. It suprised me that the spicy squid was very tender. But the dessert is the..."

I'm A Foodie

"It’s ok, worth the price, choice is limited, service is good, not easy for parking, always struggling, but better than another Korean buffet before..."

Lukesmith8788

"Nice BBQ, tasty, beef rib never let us down, very easy and comfortable place, hot food not too much choice, standard Korean restaurant, it’s our..."

Brooke Valentine

"BEST PLACE OUT. Love the food alway fresh and always stocked up the service is amazing everyone is so friendly especially the manager of the place..."

Aman

"Love the marinated crab but it takes aaaaages to cook the meat because they use weak electric cookers rather than gas. If it wasn't for that we'd..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"Good food, good service, value for money. Nice selection of cooked food and raw meats. Always a nice family dining experience. Extra points for..."

Katchuchipachuchi

"Great service!! The manager was very polite and struck up conversations. The place was very busy so it took a while for our hot plate to be changed...."

Mae Belandres

"The eat-all-you-can korean restaurant that has an ice cream machine. A lot of variety and a lot of tables. The place also has secluded parts for..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"The ambience is wonderful. The location is very good as the House of chocolate is just beside it. We went here for my friend's birthday. Unlimited ..."

Liksya

"Love this place, my partner and I have been going here for about 4-5 years. It's a cosy place, can't get very packed sometimes and not suitable for..."

KP Thin

"I was craving for korean bbq. At first we were worried because it needs reservation but good thing they were able to give us a table but with the..."

Lovelea Ho Suarez

"Korean BBQ paradise! I adored my visit to Gangnam style and I'm shocked at how lowly rated this establishment is, people complaining about..."

Medium_Rare

"Me and my Friend like Korean BBQ and have recently been trying out different locations in Auckland. So we decided to try this place out...."

Sarah

"Went here around 4pm and it was a good time to avoid crowd, and they start to refill all the food at that time too. But, if you want to go for dinner..."

Anastasia Kadir

"Best place for a bbq and a buffet all for $25.00 per person. The variety of the meat was wide and they were pre marinaded the service was amazing and..."

Suprema

"Loved this place. Good food, pleanty of variety would definitely recommend. Staff happy and helpful. Don't know what else to write now ......."

NZNICK

"Very clean and reasonable price for bbq buffet $25 per person. Yummy and well marinated meat. Good thought by provided bbq sauce which barely found..."

Win Niti

"Great place to hang out, have food and talk about your day. Great selection of side dishes and meats. Korean buffet with both styles of fried..."

Helen Luu

"Went here for dinner on Saturday night with friends and really enjoyed it. Thought it was great value for money, all you can eat for $25 including a..."

Lucy Doran

"A nice Korean bbq buffet in TakapunaWe decided to come here after the other kkbq place was full and it wasn't a bad decision at all. We..."

Mandy

"I like that place very much! Friendly service,nice and decent food. There dessert option is more than other restaurant. The the staff will help you..."

Zoe Huang

"Outstanding food and service. Good price too. I would love to go back there again! When I am going to have massive dinner with many of my friends for..."

William Ahn

"Excellent food. Excellent service. All at a very humble price. I stumbled across this stunning buffet just a few weeks ago due to its wonderfully..."

Jay K

"Yes it’s really a restaurant named Gangnam Style I heard that the restaurant was there before the song – well it doesn’t really matter which..."

Marnelli

"I didn't expect much from this buffet because of its name but this place is worthy to check out. Their grill where you BBQ the meat is the best among..."

Jay

"This restaurant tries to mimic the Gangnam Style theme, with even the host wearing a costume just like what PSY wears - Tight pants and black..."

Sonyxperiageek

"Fantastic restaurant. We always come here. Don’t know why there are negative reviews - heaps of food to choose from, very clean and tastes..."

Liam Morrison

"I really liked dessert. I wasn't know name's that but I couldn't eat it. It was scrumptious...."

tonlove za

"Although the food variety is not many, the food quality is good. I like beef, and pork belly. Seafood and cooked food also delicious. The price is..."

R L

"You’ve gotta time it right to get fresh food. Don’t go too close to closing time as they will stop bringing out food. The buffet is simple with a..."

Katie Allyn Smith

"This is mine and my partners all time favourite buffet. We love the chicken nibbles here and the variety of meats,seafood,sides. We also love the..."

alexandra raupita

"The workers are so lovely! The foods great and prices is good. Uou get a selection of cooked meals and also raw food that you cook yourself. Loved..."

Shannen Me

"Good quality fresh meat and a very good grill. The rest of the menu was hit or miss, but nothing too bad. The deserts had plenty of variety and was..."

Cole Fielding

"Second time to eat here and I just love the unlimited bulgogi and spicy chicken and kimchi.. Two hours of bbq is good enough, and great service! ..."

Faye O

"$28 per person all-you-can-eat buffet. Foods are quite fresh and there are more variety of options (meat and veges) than most other Korean bbq buffet..."

Jia Jiet Lim

"One of the nicest Korean bbq in Auckland. They have a wide range of meat and marinate plus alot of vegetables. We arrived on a Monday night and..."

Vi Duc Phan

Mexico

81/100 (1549 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great restaurant - you have to try the Spicy Fried Chicken. Walked in on Anzac day evening with no reservation and were seated immediately! Staff..."

Laura James

"Loved the food and service. . We were attended to right away and timing of getting the menu , taking order and getting the food and drinks were all..."

Jinendran Bahubali

"Home to the best fried chicken in Auckland , an easy spot to catch up with mates where you know the food will always be good. Highly recommend trying..."

James Ashwin

"An authentic Mexican restaurant which has preserved the Mexican culture and the food. 4 stars as it is bit expensive but the food is worth it. Their..."

Abhijeet Kale

"Margarita class is awesome. 101 on margarita. Perfect start to summer! Finger food compliments the margaritas too. Fabulous and friendly staff. What..."

Soojean

"I went here on the 3rd of Jan - the place has a groovy vibe, the customer service was very good and the food was tropical in flavour! We ordered the..."

Rusha Paenga

"Ordered a Raspberry & Rhubarb drink and a beef birria. The food was super tasty as the drink was really nice but it was a shame that the tacos were..."

Zane Morris

"Great tasting and fresh meals with good serving sizes. Friendly team and nice restaurant environment. Definitely recommend the chicken..."

Gladwin Mendez

"Just here for margaritas, salsa and corn chips...had non frozen, frozen and a jalapeno version...all well made and moorish!...salsa and chips was..."

Grant Anderton

"Great customer service. Beautiful presentation of delicious food. Very close to peaceful Takapuna..."

Roman Mortuza

"Sizable dining venue at the heart of Takapuna - The Strand. Menu options are great, amazing Mexican food, lovely lovely staffs, well decorated..."

Arceline Arceo

"Great service, delicious food and food was served quickly. Really enjoyed the food especially the fried chicken!..."

Cassandra Kitt

"I honestly cannot recommend Mexico enough - not only is the food always incredible, but the staff are helpful, friendly and go above and beyond to..."

India O

"Outstanding service and food. Positive friendly and professional. My brother liked the Physiotherapist. Many..."

James Marris

"Very fast service ! Food was yummy. Well priced. Nice seats but music is way too..."

Namfon Kumsem

"Good store but seats are very close to each other its like they try to fit more seats Over all was..."

Sam

"Delicious food! One of my favourite places to eat in Takapuna. Their margaritas are amazing, they come in so many different flavours and you can..."

Molly McGarvey

"First time back for a while. I have good memories from other visits and was pleased to find everything here is still fantastic. Food was tasty and..."

Scott Lindsay

Nanam Eatery

89/100 (1527 ratings)

Wagyu Sausage Longganisa

Fish

Roast Chicken Sinigang

Pork

Lamb Adobo Croquettas

Roasted Chicken Sinigang

Salad

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.

Honey Cafe

87/100 (1526 ratings)

Fried Buttermilk Chicken & Waffle

Chicken Burger

Pea and Halloumi Fritters

Flat White

Pancakes

Orange & Ricotta GF Pancake

english breakfast

Mushrooms on Toast with Truffle Oil Sauce

Thai Beef Salad

Salad

Avocado Smash with Poached Egg

Chicken Salad

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Fried Chicken and Waffles

Banoffee French Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"📍 Honey Cafe Takapuna 🥞 Fried buttermilk chicken & waffle Taste Rating 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 🏮 Review 🏮 The fried chicken waffle was..."

彭笙瑞

"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..."

Rook De Mel

"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..."

Briarley Coppens

"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..."

Katrina Matich

"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 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..."

Lory Costa

One Dak Hanmari Korean Bbq

77/100 (1746 ratings)

Korean Marinated Short Ribs and Spicy Squid

BBQ Hotplate

Korean Style BBQ Pork Belly

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This place was recommended by a friend of mine and fell in love with it ever since. I have to say that despite all the noise and the smokey..."

Ken

"Worth the drive from East Auckland! Definitely recommend. One suggestion... get in early!..."

Roimata Edwards

"This BBQ restaurant already had run over 10 years and never changed the owner. A wide range of food options with high quality. The restaurant is..."

Wanzi Xiao

"Good value for dinner, good flavour too. However don't dress nicely as your clothes will get smelled afterwards :)). Nice and fun place for friend..."

Tom Lê

"Compared with the same type BBQ shop in CBD I had last time,the air of this shop is more fresh and others, nothing special. Waiting time is long and..."

Jifferney Lu

"We’ve been coming here for Korean BBQ for so long that I don’t even remember when my first visit was. It’s one of those places that you can..."

Ellie

"Love the food ! Place is busy but worth the $$$.. will go back to this place again . The apple was fresh and tasty .... pork belly was the best ....."

Nila Khulia

"Very very busy on a Saturday evening , I’ve been to a couple Korean buffet in Auckland , and this has to be one of the best. Plenty of meat choices..."

May Hung

"They have variey of meat which is awesome. We love the shrimp and beef. I enjoyed their kimchi which is not too cold. Busy weekend, you definitely..."

Van Arce

"Used to come here a lot! Always very busy, whether you book or not, there was never a time that you arrive and eat straight away, always have to wait..."

💓 K

"Friend took us here. We love every minute here. There are plenty choices of fresh and marinated meat and the staff keep checking.the amount.Rice..."

Anita Lee

"One dak was my favorite korean bbq buffet when i first came to Auckland. Many choice of meat and and vege. And it's still good. Environment not new..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The quality of meat and seafood was great.But fried chicken was super hard and - points for not having ice cream in the buffet . It was hot..."

Nancy Ishii

"Been here twice now extremely busy so you need to make sure you make a booking even then you might have to wait, all of the food is prepped really..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Woooow absolutely my favourite korean bbq buffet!All the meat is in good quality and abundance! Surprisingly, even their fried chicken wings..."

Darren Big Belly

"Very nice owner, great food! Got little range hood at top of each table, meats are always very fresh and tasty! Sauce is well mixed, no need to..."

Jim

"Very good quality beef and veggies, and I enjoyed the time with my friends there. The only one problem is the seat is too narrow so it’s easily to..."

Yaya Chang

"I would recommend One Dak. I think you get great value for your money. It offers a variety of meats and seafood to choose from. There isn’t much..."

Jmo

"Great value for money. Good place to go if you like Korean bbq with a good selection of meats but they are always busy so recommend booking a table..."

Akym

"this is my favourite Korean BBQ restaurant, although it's always smelly after meal, but still my first choice, best beef ribs and beef tongue, nice..."

Alina Kim

"It was my first time trying korean bbq and i visited this place. I’m very happy I visited this place because I think I’m in love with korean bbq...."

Krystal Tran

"great and wonderful place, good choices of meat and vegetables. they often change your grill and used plates. booking is essential during dinner..."

Louie Anthony

"Came here on a Thursday night. When we came in it was pretty full already but luckily we got a table for 3. There’s not much service as it’s a..."

Jason Zhang

"Old establishment, has been around for years. Meat options and vege variety are ok for the price.Place and Decor is getting really old though,..."

Julhuy

"The dinner buffet here is a fun experience. The cuts of meat seem fresh enough and most of them are tender and juicy. The marinated meats in..."

Emma

"It is my first time to come here. It is a very famous BBQ buffer in north shore. There are many kinds of raw meat to choose (see photos below). I..."

Bubbletea

"Extremely friendly staff .lots of food options for everyone . Busy place but worth going there .it was fun enjoyed Korean food delicious. Good for..."

Amy Brar

"Friendly staff, can be a bit busy & a bit of a wait at times but food is quality and service is always well received. Been here a couple of times and..."

Kai Mai

"My mates recommended this place so we came. Service/ambience is standard here. By the time we were finishing up, people were lining up out the door,..."

Jeffie

"I really love this Korean BBQ restaurant. I know they are always busy even you have a booking but still have too waiting. I believe the have good..."

Tiffany

"I really like the BBQ of this restaurant. Friendly stuff, fresh meat. Business is unbelievably good. You have to arrive at 5pm to get a seat and..."

Jasminezhu0331

"Food variety here is amazing and there are much seating options. However, they're always still insanely packed and impossible to get your booking..."

Michelle S

"They have a big selection of food! Not only meat but also shrimp and snacks. My friends and I end up over eating and it totally worth the money!..."

Silvia Fang

"Oh yeah... this is my favorite place for Korean BBQ buffet.Good selection of meats, cooked dishes and Korean side dishes!The only let down..."

Andrean

"This is the best Korean BBQ restaurant in Auckland and I mean the best! They have good cut of meat and wide selection of fresh yummy hot food to fill..."

Fiona Ong

"Wow, definitely impressed with the variety of food they have here. From marinated pork to squid and prawns, they have them all. They also have a huge..."

Marcella

"This place is well-known to every Korean BBQ lover. Have been there for many many time. Most of items there are tasty and fresh. Some dishes are just..."

Michelle Hwang

"Their selection and variety of food is good! It's just like your ordinary kbbq. However u might want to book first. It's busy literally everyday..."

Sally Tran

"My partner and I came to your restaurant in March and had a wonderful meal. The service was great and we both tried your Soju and were most impressed..."

Kay Lindley

"One of the better Korean BBQ places in auckland. The offer a variety of fresh vegetables and meat with plenty of side dish options, best of all they..."

Rojas

"Good selection of meat and side dish, my friends love their fried chicken pieces, but it can get smoky in there, I remember eating there once in Jan,..."

Michael Hung

"My absolute favourite place to eat in Auckland. Been coming regularly for quite a few years now and the quality just keeps going up. Recently price..."

Dennis Zhang

"All you can eat meat BBQ at your own table. Go with a big appetite and clothes you can wash afterwards. Do not take a vegetarian! Awesome value for..."

Jason Page

"Overview: I have now dined at this restaurant a number of times and each experience was satisfying. If you are looking for a place to satisfyingly..."

Audric Kam

"Even though the interiors of this place is not the best they definitely have the highest quality Korean bbq meat in auckland. The price of 25$ per..."

James Lo

"Food ordered:2x AdultsBill: $50Big tummy: We'd heard pretty good things about this place, and I'd passed it countless times..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Really enjoyed my experience there. I booked for an early dinner as i've read that it can get really packed around 7, which it did. Great service and..."

Iluv Pandas

"Definitely an all time favourite of affordable Korean bbq buffets! They have a wide range of meat as well as hot food dishes. I also like their..."

Annie Ren

"Came here with 3 other friends and it was $25 well spent. Food was great and service was good. The staffs were friendly and changed our grill often...."

Peanut

"Worth it to go. This place will guarantee to make your appetite to be satisfy. However, the place is always fill with nosies and theres no air..."

Andy Leung

"After heard so many positive thing about this Korean buffet I finally popped in the restaurant last week. We came as a group of five and were seated..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Enjoyed my experience here! It was no wonder that our group had to wait outside for a bit before being seated because the place was packed! The meat..."

Jee Espino

"Third time visiting here^++^ Love their beef ribs.. They are soooooo gooood >0< have to carry my belly out of the restaurant every time.. Totally..."

Asian Fan

"Buffet 25$ per person. Not bad. Only one kind of meat that i like, taste better that the other. I think they need to marinate all the meats to flavor..."

Inge Sari Indriani

"I was there last night with friends [6 of us] and it was a blast! I asked about the sauces they used as they were so delicious! Thank you One Dak..."

Nona

"I like the bbq buffet here and the fact that i can eat as much i want. Service is good..."

KAR

"This place is absolutely a must-try for foodies especially fans of korean food! if you're looking for a great place to eat with your family..check..."

ThePinoyChef TV

"I love that people are lining up at the door waiting for this place to open. Very few selections but that’s what I appreciate it. There’s not too..."

Roimata Edwards

"The food was really yumm. I like the dessert but was little bit dry. Very busy restaurant. $40 PER person.. Try food here very good The half stove..."

Pranesh Chand

"Very nice KBBQ, plenty of seating, good selection of meat, even had hanging ventilation ducts above each grill which I thought was very thoughtful,..."

Brad Robinson

"Best Korean BBQ in NZ. Never up set me in the last over 10 yrs time. Food quality is great. Fresh squid and pork soup are my favorite. My wife loves..."

Nimitz CHAN

"The best Korean BBQ in the North. Very good and quick service, lovely staff. Meat and vegetables are fresh. Plus they are refilled timely. The grill..."

Vi Duc Phan

"Food were delicious. I like the marinated pork and beef. I can tell that seafood they display are fresh. Ready to eat food were delicious also..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"Variety of food choices. Price is affordable. The restaurant is always crowded. Recommend making a booking before coming. The store is..."

mjn205

"The staff were really nice and the food was delicious. Nice variety of..."

Phoebe Zhang

"Best Korea BBQ been here so many times over 10 years never disappointed highly recommended..."

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Dantes Pizzeria

83/100 (1933 ratings)

Fettuccine Amatriciana

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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..."

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"Night of comfort italian food @dantes_pizzeria my favourite italian place in north shore 🥰🤤🍕We ordered the ricotta pappardelle ($29),..."

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"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..."

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"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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8 Colours Korean Bbq Buffet

82/100 (1056 ratings)

"This is the best KBBQ on the shore, absolutely love..."

Rita Hababa

"I have been here for a couple of times already and it didnt disappoint me! If you are after some korean bbq, it is one of the place to go! They have..."

Pam Gaddi

"Ive been here several times and each time the food has been consistently good and reliable. Theres been no bad experiences except one really busy..."

Tina H

"If you’re going on a weekend make sure you book a table a week prior. They’re always fully booked specially on Saturdays and even if you have a..."

Jo Marcelo

"We just recently discovered this place when we were looking for another Korean barbecue restaurant in the Takapuna area, initially we were destined..."

Ang Sarap

"The food was amazing, with a great atmosphere as well. It’s a perfect place to go with friends. They renew the grill every 15 minutes or so which..."

Minh Thu

"Good variety of cooked food and bbq food. Love that they have the cinnamon drink! 8 colors used to be really expensive but I’m glad they have..."

Arianaaa

"We had a great time here last Friday June 14. The food was delicious and the waiter (I forgot to ask the name of the guy) was so helpful. He was very..."

Alma Gomez Urbiztondo

"I been to a couple of Korean BBQ in Auckland and this will one of my favorite.The food tastes fresh and just delicious.Plenty of..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great place to devour some meat! Lamb chop is simply astonishing! Price is reasonable but need various items from kitchen. Been there for 4 times,..."

Yiming Cao

"love it as always! The shrimps are really fresh. Like thin cut streaky pork in particular. Cooked dishes nice too. Also like the ginger drink there..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Compared with other bbq buffet I have tried before, it is more spacious and the table is bigger, the oven and tray are cleaner as well.The male..."

Aly

"One of the better Korean BBQ places in Auckland. Quality of the meat is good and there’s a great selection of sides to choose from. Good place to..."

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"Korean bbq buffet with lots of choices of ready to eat food and raw meats/seafood. They give you two hours to eat and also have allocated time that..."

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"My hubby was craving for korean bbq so we head out to Takapuna to satisfy our pallets. Indeed, we were happy to dine here. Everything was topped up..."

Duchess_Arg

"Honestly, the variety is quite stunning. I am a Korean myself and I loooove my meat. For the price u can't beat it. There are traditional pre-made..."

Joseph Kim

"The customer service was nice and they were responding fast. The food was nice with the reasonable price. It's worth to visit if you love..."

Dahae Kim

"Satisfied. Nice korean food with reasonable price. Although there is no chicken for bbq, pork belly and beef was good enough. I like korean side..."

Torra

"This is definitely my go-to kbbq korean buffet as it is close to where I live and provides a large selection of dishes.Service: 8/10We..."

Grace Huang

"Love this place for korean bbq. They have a nice selection of hot dishes and a lot of raw meat to choose. Their staff are attentive and replace the..."

Donna

"I called to make a booking on the day before visiting but was told I don't need to because it's a weekday + lunch and it was correct.Even when..."

S J

"I like soy bean soup very much.it is so delicious I eat two bowls. Had to leave some space for other food. All food on display are freshly made and..."

Rachel Liew

"Decided to dine here for dinner because we were craving Korean bbq and I heard this place is good. Seated quickly so we could get started..."

Kelly

"Gave it a second chance on Thursday. Pretty good that they made improvements. Floor is clean and tables are well wiped. But still they need some..."

Jane Cassandra Ramos

"Nice little Korean bbq place tucked in a corner of the shore. I like how they offer both lunch & dinner along with he option to have lunch without..."

Kai Mai

"Came here on a Sunday night with a friend and yeah it was a really pleasant experience. The ambience wasn’t anything too special, but how simple it..."

Simply Sam

"This place isn't too bad, though th only thing I found is there wasn't much variety even though I loved how they marinated some of there meats - that..."

Liah

"I love this place when i want to go for korean BBQ. Love side dishes so much n the meat. Especially the meat with kimchi is really good even..."

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Mari Flores

"Came here in March w/ my best friend and it was my first time at Korean bbq. Range of meats was alright and the side dishes were good. The spicy pork..."

Sanchez Palalagi

"They have amazing pork belly with great seasoning here, and so is the beef rib.Also I really like the pasta salad and white turnip side dish in..."

Rachel Shen

"Food was great! Lots of options for cooked and uncooked. They have lamb and very sweetly marinated pork to BBQ. Pickled veges were also very good...."

Biwifruit Reviews

"fresh meat! table is bit uncomfortable but staffs are really nice and they refill empty dishes immediately. good quality with reasonable price. one..."

Snmi2923

"Eventually I like an "all you can eat" restauramt, and 8 Colours is a good option, one of the best I've triedso far. Meat is good and well..."

Diogo Reck

"This is the BEST Korean bbq buffet EVER!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I drive 35mins just to eat here worth the drive!!! Thank you to the amazing..."

ItsjustJess :) X

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 5/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service One of the best Korean BBQ BuffetGreat location, great..."

곰정안

"One of the greats!Easy parking in Takapuna, great buffet after a day out at the beach or lake in Taka. Good selection of meats...."

Tony Ma

"Good variety of meats for grilling and accompanying cold dishes. Service, however, has always been average. Finishing Fruit and dessert selection is..."

Julhuy

"Favourite kbbq in Auckland, so much good meat selection, so much yummy cooked dishes, so much mushroom and kimchi. Staff are the most friendly..."

Thom

"Have come here quite a few times now. The most recent visit was just for the lunch buffet which did not include the bbq meats. The selection of..."

Emma

"Went here the other day and because of it's cheap pricing I thoightit might be subpar food. However I was gladly mistaken. Choice of food was good...."

Danica Perez

"It is one of our favorite Korean BBQ places. We do only the buffet as usually in hurry. Great range of side dishes. Salads, soups, sushi, different..."

Irene

"Best Korean buffet we've been to, and trust me, we've been to a lot. Place is nice and clean, food is fresh and good quality, price per person has..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"I think this one is my second favourite Korean BBQ restaurant. It offer a few meat options, such as beef, lamb, and pork. Funny thing is that they..."

IMwatermelon

"Food was pretty average...pretty smokey place ... although we booked a table on arrival we were told told to wait as it was full , all in all pretty..."

Nivi Jain

"A lot of variety in their buffet dishes, which is really good. Different types of salads, and korean staples like kimchi, tteokbokki, kimbap, fried..."

Blackpearl

"Very reasonable :) lacks variety, as there was not a lot to choose from but had a lot of veges such as pickled veg and salads. Two things i didn't..."

Sakura

"$25 pp all you can eat korean BBQ! I recently visited again and I was a little disappointed by their use of frozen pork belly meat but other..."

Jay

"The interior of 8 colours is very modern and options are good. The cooked options were very yummy which is hard to find at some Korean BBQ buffet..."

Michelle S

"By far the best korean bbq buffet i went to. It is money's worth, so if you are on a budget and you want to treat yourself for a big meal go here...."

I Like Food And I Don't Deny It

"Food was pretty good, nice selection of BBQ meat as well as pre prepared hot food and a lot of cold dishes. The food area was quite clean and well..."

Karina Siew

"One of the best korean bbq I've been to. Only eat here when you're starving cz the food is a lot! Well depends on how much you get really but hey,..."

Tan.ned

"Lots of variety of dishes, uncooked and cooked dishes. The place may be busy on the weekends edpecially after 6pm since the restaurant is near to..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"A wide variety of food. From seafood like prawns and squid to lamb/beef/pork to fruits.One of the best korean restaurant I have been to. The..."

Liksya

"Among all the korean barbecue buffets i have been, this is the best so far. Me and my husband will definitely be coming back for more. Good service...."

Claudine Anne Tan

"Food is yummy, however more options would be better. The restaurant is clean, the staff are friendly and being helpful. The staff asked how was the..."

Daisy

"This establishment, there are some very good points and there are some which my parents, my wife and I all agree they need to work on.Good..."

Patrick Tong

"Clean ish interior and nice selection of side dishes!Meat was good and overall service was greatOne thing is that ventilation is bad as..."

Thegreeats

"Really good food! The atmosphere is great, nice staff. Came here with a group of four. The prices are affordable for an average Korean BBQ. No WOW..."

Jazmin Lee

"Walked in and was surprised by the funky decor and interior! Was sat down by staff quickly but unfortunately very hard to get hold of their attention..."

ShoRt

"We had our family Christmas dinner @8colours of Korean last night,,, we've been to quite a few of these Korean BBQ restaurant over the years.... over..."

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"My favorite Korean buffet in North shore. Quite a wide range of food to choose. The potato salad is pretty! The sweet and sour fried pork and soup..."

Bubbletea

"One of the best Korean BBQ in north shore. However, service is a little bit slow. Food is still amazing . I'm full from this ! Highly recommended..."

Michelle Chua

"I've been here twice now, and i loved it both time! If i don't have to drive all the way to takapuna i would probably eat here every week!! I love..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"I am a happy kid! It's really hard to find a good descent Korean BBQ in Auckland. For people who had lived in Korea for quite awhile and missing..."

I Love To Chew Real Food

"Excellent place for $25. Always tidy and busy! From the outside it looks very average but once you walk in it opens up and has a great atmosphere...."

Elle

"8colors is best korean bbq buffet in Auckland. I think here meat is not bad but love here side dish really delicious. But weekdays early time food..."

Smilesmile

"top marks for the price u pay - $25 adult,. Love the selection of cooked foods and the huge variety of salads on offer. Ambience is pretty cool and..."

Cajetan

"I only wish there is one in East Auckland! This Korean Bbq buffer is good value ! Has nice side dishes and a decent selection of meat. The only..."

Michael Hung

"At price of $25 per adult they are serving buffet style Korean BBQ here. There is a hot BBQ grill in the middle of your table, what you have to do is..."

Cindy Ong

"We called to make a reservation I let them know we have a one year old baby that's a little sick and asked to be away from any draft around the..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"This is our favourite Korean bbq place! $25 for eat all you can Korean bbq and ambiance is great, place is modern and food quality is excellent...."

Nathalie

"Not bad, the selection of cold dishes was good, some you don't see at other bbq restaurant. Sadly i didn't see any mushrooms and marinated chicken...."

Luke

"It's just a bargain with lots of salad varieties, entrees and main dishes. The cold dishes are authentic. Considering that I only paid $18 for..."

Lmrliu74

"Probably one of the best Korean BBQ buffets in Auckland. They have all the usual dishes plus a whole lot more! Their ready cooked meals and sides are..."

SS

"A wonderful Korean BBQ place, located city center, very close to the queen street! The food and meat taste good, service good, recommend it and will..."

Spencer Zhan

"Offers a wide range of Korean food with only $25.00 pp. I like all seafood dishes here and also the beef ribs. But the pork belly is a little thin...."

Michelle Hwang

"My Korean friends took me to try out a new Korean bbq place in Takapuna. Despite having booked a table we had to wait quite a bit for the table to..."

Vivi S

"I have been to most Korean bbq establishments in Auckland, this one is definitely on top of the list.Unlike most Korean bbq places where..."

Wilson Huang

"Love this place!!! No smoky at all! Lovely service and nice fresh food! $25 best spent ever;) specially recommend their beef, so tender so good! Also..."

Wendy Zhou

"One of the better Korean BBQs out there with a nice selection of side dishes. Meat is frozen but thats expected given that it's a meat..."

Jihye Kang

"Gave in to my cravings and decided to try this Korea BBQ restaurant after hearing a few good reviews on it. It's a little tricky getting a parking..."

Marlanda Mar

"Best place to enjoy Korean BBQ!Great selection of side dishes, meat and drinks and so cheap! I always enjoy to dine here with friends and..."

Foody

"Good range of food and meat. customer service was great too. I do wanted to see more range of desserts rather than crackers and fruits as I am a..."

Brave Eat

"Very nice internal environment. although they don't have many choices as other Korean barbecue restaurant. I like their beef bone very much it is..."

Zoe Huang

"I have been to 8 Colours of Korean BBQ Buffet tonight and I really liked their customer service and the quality of food. I also tried other..."

Vivian Kim

"Went here for dinner on a weeknight:Cool interior. Wide variety of foods. Ability to cook meals on your table in a fun social..."

Craig Ck Koning

"My partner and i visited this lovely korean buffet restaurant,it was super yummy and we loved the variety they had,we have been to a lot of korean..."

Cafe_girl

"I recognised the location of 8 Colours of Korean BBQ straight away as being part of the old Sin Bin (which I frequented on Uni Pub Crawls, back in..."

Carl Ewen

"There's good reason why I'm a repeat customer at 8 Colours. The wide variety of meats and side dishes never fails to satisfy my very often Korean BBQ..."

Tsu

"This was my first Korean BBQ experience so I didn't know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised and I wish I knew this restaurant opened a few..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"I used to come to this building when it was the Sinn Binn back in the day, I hadn't been here since then and I love what the have done with the..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"First time to this place, all food was really fresh and tasty. Love the 'cook your own' meat and seafood concept, it was a lot of fun. Ambience and..."

Chanelle Barlow

"Lots of choice & good value for money. Huge selection of vege dishes, and all sorts of meat combos too. Favourite was the marinated beef and also the..."

Elizabeth Harding

"My partner and i were off to GPK for a special occasion then as we parked we decided to try the Korean BBQ.We were greeted with excitement,..."

Dominic Zolezzi

Amos Ling

"Excellent korean bbq. Food is delicious with lots of options. The marinated pork is easily the best fried meat. The frozen cheese cake bites are..."

Derek Sauer

"Hidden Gem, from the outside doesn’t look that inviting but once inside found service to be friendly and good range of all you can eat buffet. BBQ..."

Tony Kelly

"Not a great looking site from the outside. Once inside it is fine. You have the option of buffet or bbq buffet. You can snack on the hot cooked food..."

Matthew Hansen

"Don’t understand why it doesn’t have more than 4 stars. My kiwi friend recommend that I check out here when I come to Auckland and I went here..."

Jenny Lee

"Excellent Korean all you can eat bbq. always satisfied when dining at eight colors I travel from west Auckland. Great selection of meat plentiful raw..."

Sheree Matthews

"There were decent options for food and the staff were accommodating. Only thing is it's quite pricy compared to other Korean restaurants in CBD...."

Rc Bacit

"All in all, not a bad Korean BBQ restaurant. However, the interior is very smokey, which takes a while to get used to. It's also quite dim, which..."

Angela Yang

"Hearty meal indeed, ate all my fave Korean food 😁 happy..."

margie yu

"This is the best Korean BBQ I found in Auckland. Often changing frying plates, fresh meat, good ambient, lights, no annoying music. Quite a lot of..."

Dissident Fox

Fantail & Turtle

81/100 (1023 ratings)

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"Loved it here. Great service, amazing food, and decent prizes. Love that you can bring your dog. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They..."

Olivia T.

"I've been to Fantail & Turtle a number of times before, but after attending a private function (They do those!) this week I had to take the time to..."

Fiona Fox

"Service is great, my friend and I had a lovely talk with one of the waitresses. You can order off the QR code on the table, and your drinks come very..."

Ethan Dew

"Great food and atmosphere. We were here for a ladies Christmas lunch as they have a gorgeous, large outdoor area. The drinks took a while to come out..."

Jordan Leah

"Looooove eating and entertaining at Fantail & Turtle. Always feel comfortable bringing my team (or clients) to this establishment as I know we will..."

Kevin Moultrie

"Good ambiance Fish is bit oily Fried chicken and other dishes are great Service is good and really nice..."

Mustafa Sheikh

"Great food and a lovely cosy atmosphere. Met up with a friend and we shared a few plates : Cauliflower, Buttermilk Chicken, and wild caught Fish...."

Janie Verwey

"I was really surprised at the energy and level of atmosphere here. Heaps of people enjoying a Friday or Saturday night in the winter around the fires..."

jlintern12

"Yummy ! Great atmosphere and nice staff. We went to our girls night out and everything was great. The portions , quality and deserts and drinks all..."

sepideh Delavari

"Been here a few times and always great! I do prefer the old menu better with the old way they made sliders and flatbread. Went back today and happy..."

Natasha Crowle

French Toast Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love the selection of vegan treats available all the time. In overall, the prices are very good and the portions are huge. Coffee is very nice (which..."

Sophia Ignateva

"best food people (Especially Judah And Tamara) best thing..."

Nick Smith

"Really nice smashed avocado! I will certainly return for more of..."

JrdnJnf

"Absolutely love this cafe! Have been here quite a few times and have never been disappointed. Coffee is perfect, food is always really good. Service..."

M.V

"I ordered the Avocado Smash and a Spirulina smoothie. There are no vegan options at this cafe so I asked to swap the egg in the Avocado Smash for..."

Mya S

"Probably one of my favourite places to get breakfast/brunch in Takapuna! Friendly staff and lots of variety for breakfast, I am a big fan of the JAM..."

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"What a nice start to a Sunday morning brunch. The food was great and the cafe was “jam” packed. We were told there was a 35 minutes wait time but..."

Adline Shandil

"Loved the food, super fresh and nice balanced flavour. The smashed avocado is one of the best in auckland. Good location too, few meters from the..."

Lucy Lu

"Relaxed atmosphere, food is tasty with good sized portions, service is also good. we weren't sure if we should order from the counter or table but on..."

Carol Paula

"Such a cute little cafe. Great location as well. Everything is fresh and up to a high standard. The portions are average for what you pay. However..."

Aimee.

"Hands down, my favorite spot in Takapuna. I️ have been in Takapuna for about a week, and have gone three times already. The service is great and..."

Carissa Vittese

"I ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and was very pleased with my meal overall. It was presented in a stack formation which made it easy to eat as..."

Briar McGlynn

"Great customer service! One of the better clean eating places! I recommend thier Quinoa and beetroot fritters 🙂 a bit pricey but it's all good..."

Tan.ned

"Overrated. The coffee was decent although there wasn't much foam and it wasn't served very hot. The french toast were really just average. Good sized..."

Bella Qian

"Been meaning to try for some time. It's always extremely busy so had high hopes. Awesome place to go on a sunny day as 90% of seating is outside. Had..."

Greg Brown

"5 PLUS PLUS PLUS STARS!! I went to you guys when i was really hungover the other week, i ordered a long black and scrambled eggs on whole grain..."

Charlotte Emily Young

"Great spot, sit outside on a sunny day. Excellent coffee. Staff a bit stand offish, perhaps a bit busy.Old school mince is my favorite,..."

Kiwi888

"Jam is one of my favourite cafes and I always go whenever I am back up in Auckland! This time I decided to go for something different and ordered the..."

Charlie

"The menu is packed with delicious options, I love the Jam style eggs - the best breakfast I have ever tasted.They also have some tasty raw..."

Alexis Leader

"To be honest seeing the word organic everywhere is staring to make me cringe, it just feels like a marketing tool telling us that it's 'better' for..."

Blindbambi

"Excellent and attentive service in the heart of Takapuna. Loved the selection of breads I could choose from with my bacon and eggs. Dining partner..."

Sarah Parsons

"What an absolute gem of a cafe! I haven't been this impressed with a cafe in a long long time. I ordered the jam style eggs and it was cooked to..."

Caroline Barrett

"Their cabinet salads and sandwiches always disappoint but the chicken salad on their menu is delicious and they have great cheese scones!..."

Petra

"Is Jam turning to Jelly?One of my favourite places for a weekend brunch, but ..... something's changed, something's not quite..."

Kieran

"Came here for Brunch with mum on Waitangi monday. Great busy atmosphere but still super easy to find a table. The staff were welcoming, friendly and..."

Tom

"Finally got the chance to try this place since I was up in takapuna 🙌🏻. Super glad that I did! The vibe is awesome on a blazing Saturday..."

Monique Porteous

"An early morning breakfast at Jam is a must if you want to escape the crows that come with this family friendly cafe close to Takapuna beach :-) the..."

B D H

"Quite limited seating with most of it being outdoors so not so great in winter!The table number is written on little jam jars so I feel a bit..."

Thegreeats

"I went here for lunch today with my friend. The atmosphere is really nice, it's open and there is plenty of seating. The staff are friendly and are..."

Alysha Bower

"A mate of mine started Jam and he really made Jam one of the top places to eat in Taka. The new owners still deliver the great food Jam is best know..."

Alwayseating

"This place is amazing!! Im obsessed and will be back for certain. The beautiful salads with haloumi chicken and kumara are a must try. The raw balls..."

Hannah Short

"My friend A Libra Perspective and I had brunch here the other day. I ordered the smashed avocado and he had the jam style eggs. My meal was delicious..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"Obsessed with their protein pancakes! Definitely a go-to cafe when visiting the shore. They have a good variety of foods on their menu and delicious..."

Livi Baker

"Nice for a coffee and sitting it the sun. I had a raw cheesecake which was pretty good. Coffee was good. Some healthier options too. Staff were..."

Charlie Mcfarland

"Fantastic cafe! My weight would soar if I lived close to this delightful Takapuna cafe. The cabinet tempts with wholesome freshly baked items. But it..."

Irish Eyes

"I did like the location of this place,it has potential to do well but I think it will grow into its own. I had a Kale smoothie and to be fair it was..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Got a takeaway salad from Jam last week - I loved the actual salad and the ingredients were fresh and delicious but I ordered a Large and I didn't..."

Lp133

"Nice location and friendly staff but avoid if you are busy. Shame as the food looks and tastes great (nice eggs ben) and they do a good soy latte...."

Fylde

"I love organic cafes and Jam is pretty up there as one of my favourites! I had the waffles which were so yum and doughy! Not just ordinary taster..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Love Jam. Come here all the time after walks on the beach with my dog. Great for summer brunch due to all the available outdoor seating. Every time I..."

Tanya Kerr

"Just up the road from my work quite handy for me. I had Protein hot cakes one of the best ones i have had in a long time!! A bit expensive but..."

Syd

"Massive Portions! I ordered an egg white omelet, and it was so filling! Love that it had healthy alternatives and options! Thoroughly enjoyed my..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Mince on toast was epic and light and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked coffee was just right and didn't need sugar. Will be back if I'm in the..."

Dondon3000

"Location wise its perfect, right in the middle of Takapuna. Plenty of outside seating and a box of toys for the kids.Coffee wise its spot on,..."

Scott

"Had brunch at Jam with my parents last Sunday, it was so packed! Staff were friendly and very helpful even though they were run off their feet. I had..."

Kat M

"From the first time I visited Jam I have always remembered it fondly. I only ever have the jam style eggs which have changed, but are still..."

A Libra Perspective

"Brunch on a Thursday morning with family of 5. All adults and all hungry. Only space inside was a large table which had the traffic to and from the..."

Patricia J. Boland

"So many options on the menu to choose from, took me a good 20 minutes to decide! Always nice having a big variety. The cabinet salads looks great..."

Cararmel Queen

"Went here this weekend for a late lunch and the food was great. My sister had the chicken salad and I wanted to get the snapper sliders...."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Awesome breakfast 9/10 one of the best we found in NZ coffee 5/10 was not so good the coffee was bitter, maybe it was the bean but just not..."

Ben Fearnehough

"Amazing food; had the french toast and salmon eggs benedict. The french toast includes a fluffy light toast that is sweetened with syrup, banana foam..."

FoodiePhysician

"Jam is so yummy! Their staff are always friendly and the food never disappoints. The only problem is, there isn't enough seating sometimes. But..."

Eden Howard

"2 'Adrian' breakfasts on an early Saturday morning really did hit the right notes on our visit to the cafe. It was the first time we'd ever come..."

Minily

"Jam is always a hit! We've been there a few times and the food is always fresh, well balanced and tasty. We love the pastry aswell. A great local to..."

Brunchalicious

"Great spot this. Friendly staff & great coffee. Cabinet treats are delish. Would come here much more often if I lived on the shore. Best on sunny..."

Doug Surtees

"Great place for breakfast on very warm day under the sun, as they have a lot of seat outside.Food is ordinarily good, French toast with cream..."

Ririchan

"I'm a cafe hopper. But I always find myself coming back here for my favourites. I loooove their breakfasts especially the omelette and big breakfast...."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"We use to come to Jam a lot but excuse the pun it became jammed packed which had a knock on effect on the speed of service. We had heard that things..."

Austin

"Great cafe with delicious food. Been there many times and never disappointed! Generous portions as well. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful....."

Alex

"Simply amazing food and great service. Food came out within 10 minutes even though all the tables were full. Great to have a delicious meal that is..."

Jeff Bocking

"Any time in asked here to go for breakfast in takapuna my answer is always Jam. Fantastic coffee, food and service.Oh and the BLT's at..."

Ruben O'Connell

"The combination of beautiful weather and the long weekend took us all the way to Takapuna where we had lunch at Jam Organic Cafe. Next to a small..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Excellent atmosphere, exciting setting and so nearby the beach. The food was generous and delicious, coffees were great and as expected, very busy...."

Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)

"Didn't stay there long enough to enjoy the cafe properly, but from what I could see the place was humming, had a good selection of counter food and..."

Frank

"I went to Jam Organic Cafe on saturday and sunday, and I'm already thinking to come back today (monday), it's absolutely delicious!! Healthy and..."

Camila Belmiro

"Jam Organic Cafe is absolutely delicious! Its very health conscious by providing free range products such as bacon, eggs, chicken and everything..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Beautiful sunny spot for brunch. I had the smoked salmon omelette. Nice and light and tasty. Efficient service. Thank you...."

Blythe Biel

"Jam Cafe.Simple food executed well. Something we see all too rare on my side of the bridge when it comes to cafe quality...."

Mr Wu

"Takapuna is getting there....this place was packed today (Sunday) but the service and the food were great. Had the chicken salad and was very nice,..."

Oscar

"Went in for the first time and am definitely making it my regular. The best mocha I've ever had in my life and the food was perfectly cooked with the..."

Reid Stephen

"One of the top cafes in New-Zealand with the best coffee. Food is also top notch, always perfectly cooked, everything I have had off the menu has..."

Gyspy Simmons

"Contrary to previous comments I found the staff very friendly and helpful. Great service and food. Coffee was great. One person at my table returned..."

Lea Jurkovich

"Been a couple of times for coffee, always good and staff nice as..."

Vicki Niethe

"Great coffee always stop in on way to work right up there with best cafes in..."

Brian Beard

"This would have to be one of the best cafes in Takapuna where the service and food is consistently good. Made better now that the open space in front..."

David Boshier

"The Guacamole...oh goodness. It was amazing. Absolutely delicious.Can't stop thinking about it, might go back..."

Jeremy

"Lets start from saying that they really know how to make a great mocacchino with real chocolate melted. Today I have tried the Jam..."

Giapo Grazioli

"Their Jam-style eggs was beauuutiful. All the flavours of the ingredients blend perfectly together. Can't wait to try their other dishes and coffee...."

JB

"Loved this cafe! It had great outdoor seating for a sunny Sunday morning breakfast. Food was delish and the coffee was great (and I am fussy when it..."

R

"LOVE this cafe, the atmosphere, food and staff are all incredible! Definitely our favourite cafe to go..."

Shakespeare

"This café is a total destination on the shore! If you've never been you are missing out. Great location with good food and great coffee to match...."

Jason B

"Been here for a nice summer breakfast on a sunday. Loved the casual setting even though it looked like it was a busy day for Jam! Seating is located..."

Fridayu

"Just had breakfast at jam, it was super busy but we managed to scam a table..I had Adrian's breakfast and my wife had salmon and avocado on..."

Frequency

"Great cafe for brunch but is very popular it does get super busy. So expect to wait on a weekend. Were lucky to have a beautiful day on Saturday and..."

Julie Storr

"Late review - I visited the Jam Organic Cafe in mid June. The food, the service and the atmosphere, everything was great! I tried the Leek soup and..."

Niketa

"Our friend recommended Jam and so glad we came over to have breaky, such beautiful food, coffee and service in a great atmosphere where we could have..."

Chantal Bak

"Food is Excellent and staff is very friendly. Must recommend beautiful bene and their freshly baked Loafs 🍞 . They also customise the meal if you..."

gaurav jaiswal

"Great Service , Great Coffee and Great Food with plenty of food..."

Love for Food & Fitness

"Best cafe in Takapuna! Food is fresh, healthy and fantastic. Great service and atmosphere. Tried some others and just kept coming back here after the..."

Zachary Maines

"Amazing food and coffee no wonder why they are awarded twice for best coffee in Takapuna.And 2nd runner up for the best cafe as well.The beautiful..."

Aruna Kumari

"I had the bircher muesli it is the best I recommend it! I have had many bircher muesli but none can compare to Jam cafe. Coffee was ok I could tell..."

Chiquita Gray

"Very nice cafe with a dynamic and friendly crew. The dishes were well dressed and delicious. It's a little bit expensive but you know what you are..."

Kevin Boyomo

"Its always nice to be greeted by a warm smile. It was the first time to add mushrooms, it was really good! I love the shared tables and..."

Successgm Red

"Good, friendly service, not long of a wait for food and drink. Reasonably priced and pretty good..."

Emosi Pritchard

"Been here 3 times now. Have enjoyed the whole experience each time. Food options are..."

Sharon Josephson

"Very friendly staff love the service, Yummm food and..."

Parm Dhaliwal

"This cafe is amazing has great food, also they have a lovely bubbly server named Malinda who was great she has an amazing vibe, thanks..."

Renee Hodges

"Great coffee and food. Good location and staff are very..."

timhowzit

Burgerfuel Takapuna

"Good burgers and fries. The beef was juicy and tender, and the fries were well cooked and tasty. We all also enjoyed the thickshakes and fried..."

Shane de Mello

"I have tried all of their burgers except the vegan one and it is still one of the best in New Zealand. Delicious, juicy and you can tell it is fresh...."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"Its burger fuel. You'll love it. Unfortunately I went at a v busy time and it was so crowded but we got a table and the food is just fab for a quick..."

Ashleigh Jackson

"Decided to go to Burger fuel with my mum. I ordered my usual while mum scavanged my chips lol. Food was served piping hot and delicious, but the best..."

greekgod41

"Burger was good unfortunately the fries were ice cold and old, definitely not fresh. The hash bites were hot too so maybe they just grabbed the wrong..."

Kelly Derksen

"Went tonight, was really good. Food was hot and fresh, actually put together with alot of care. Well impressed...."

K M

"This is, by a long margin, serves some of the best burgers that I have ever had in my life. The staff are very welcoming, the service is great and..."

Saurab Lama

"Always a great burger, consistently the best vegan burger in town. This one is convenient to the beach and movies next door. Make sure you ask for..."

Tyrone Penning

"Very good burgerfuel location. They get it right down there. Burgers cooked and prepped really well. A young group of staff who are always really..."

M Miller

"Great atmosphere gourmet burgers what more can you ask for? One of my favorite places for a great meal. Each time I'm left with wanting more! The..."

SamwizeGamezy

"Very good place to go and grab a burger.Very efficient staff,was very busy early evening,so be prepared to be patient while waiting for your..."

Jude Head

"My cheese burger was juicy, cheesy and meting in my mouth. Wish there was more tomatoes though, but still it was worth it. The staff were so friendly..."

Yen Kim

"Good food as per Burger Fuel standards. Take ages to make! Be prepared to wait a while. Limited parking..."

Cherie Campion

Centro

Fried Chicken Waffles

hot chocolate

Smashed Avocado with Mushrooms

Fries

Bacon and eggs

Bacon Egg Benedict

Creamy Mushroom Bruschetta

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved this place! Prices are so good for the large portions you get. Coffee is good, food is good, atmosphere is nice. What else could u need for a..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Loved their new menu ❤️ i have tried almoat all of them in a months and still cant get enough..."

Alex Yu

"Lunch was delicious! Centro had an extensive menu and friendly staff. I ordered the french toast which was a tad on the dry side but very nicely..."

Kororaa

"Came here on a Saturday arvo wasnt to busy. Cute decor and the food is yum probably the best mushroom omelette ive ever..."

Lulu

"The korean fried chicken is a must! And the staffs were very friendly! Definitely coming back..."

Minh Thu

"Perfect cafe to drop by in the summer! Would give the ambience 5/5. Didn’t try the food on the menu but the cabinet food was very pleasant...."

Joohee Grace Park

"A wonderful experience today in a perfect environment ! Food was great and staff so friendly . Great location with plenty of car parks and food is..."

Martin Lowe

"Came to try their newly released summer menu! We tried the Korean Fried Chicken, Salmon Omelette, Poké Bowl, Creamy Mushroom Bruschetta and Plate..."

Oksana Zhang

"I’ve been wanting to come here for such a long time and it definitely lived up to my expectations.Service: 9/10The service was..."

Grace Huang

"Good place for buddies getting together. The food and coffee there is divine. I order the burger every time I go there. Love the neat..."

Sudong Shang

"Originally found open hours a bit confusing. Looks like it has been corrected on Zomato. Good food and..."

Ming_Angela Y

"Centro offers good cafe food and is an ideal spot to grab breakfast or coffee on a warm day and go to the beach for a stroll. The open kitchen..."

Gastronomic Trails

"Love their coffee and food. Wonderful decoration and friendly..."

Winnie72yue

"Had a weekday lunch at Centro and loved their Centro Burger with chips (very good!) and eggs benedict with bacon. Staff are friendly and interior is..."

Eileen Co-Verona

"We ordered the korean fried chicken on waffle and duck pasta. Both meals were yummy and good portion...."

Food For Life

"Have been here for drinks before but this time came here and tried the fried chicken waffles, and creamy mushroom. The mushrooms are nice and creamy..."

Give Me Food

"Damn came here for a coffee the other morning and was very pleased. I obviously got an iced mocha which was delish such a good coffee yum! The cafe..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Everything was so so good (esp the spiced chicken, grilled veggies, hash brown stick and baked beans😍😍)..."

Grace

"Lovely little cafe on Takapuna. Ordered a fried chicken with waffle and a duck pappardelle. The duck pappardelle had too much olive oil and the..."

Lucy

"We had the Korean fried chicken and smoked salmon egg benedict. Both are good fusion dishes. Very tasty. We prefer the Korean fried chicken..."

Chang-Yu David Huang

"Hidden gem in Takapuna:) Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Staff were very attentive. We just wished the drinks could've been stronger. They were..."

Lina Jeong Ah Park

"Come for the Korean Fried Chicken Waffles! Hot crispy chicken paired with delicious sweet and spicy sauce, this dish is amazing!Coffee was..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Amazing food and bread, great atmosphere and service, good coffe + one of the best waffles in Auckland. Just not the biggest portions so don’t..."

Diana Garcia

"Wonderful food, staff are always friendly, and attend to you quickly. Tables are always clean and I love the coffee. I go there almost every..."

Anne Hunt

"Great coffee, friendly service and a nice atmosphere.Can choose from either menu food or cabinet food, both are unique and tasty So you won’t be..."

Itsyum

"So my bf and i have been to Centro about 3x now, and the food is consistently awesome. So far, my favourite is the Centro burger with the best chips..."

Margaret Lasaleta

"Desserts were tasty, but not overly sweet. Visually well presented dishes. Service was good as it was not overly busy at the time. Would like to..."

Alex Wong

"Nice ambience and music. Staffs were friendly as well. Really loved the coffee. We ordered the Duck Pappardelle and Korean Fried Chicken Waffle...."

Marcus Kwan

"Great place for brunch with friends! Awesome with Zomato Gold too. Staff was friendly! Came here recently with friends and we ordered the..."

Kayth Y

"Absolutely loved eating here!! Delicious food cooked perfectly, great coffee, good service and not to forget the beautiful interiors. Came here with..."

Stephanie Qin

"All in all great food, loved the complimentary pumpkin soup they got us to taste test, the berry smerry smoothie was delicious and so was the french..."

Mon

"Food : 4/5Service : 4.5/5Atmosphere : 4.5/5What I loved about this place was the interior and the spacious room. I love little..."

Jonathan Chau

"Was there last week. The food was nice. My fault to order Lamb fry with bacon. I don't know that was labm liver but was a good..."

Anita Zhu

"It was great spot for brunch. I had smashed Avo and it was unique as it has pineapple on the top. Was new flavor for me. Good price kind staff. It..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Decided to try this place as it was on zomato gold! Loved it. Staff was friendly, Portions were great, Salad was so tasty :) will be back for..."

Nic

"Great food, polite staff, top quality. We had Centro burger and Korean Fried Chicken Waffle. Portion sizes were generous too. Fast service even..."

JDub

"Come here regularly for coffee. Very nice coffee. First time for brunch. Impressed with their food. We had creamy mushroom with bacon and smoke..."

Becky Kuang

"Amazing deal for Zomato Gold members at an elegantly designed and presented café. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Food was above average, though..."

Ilenia Chandra

"Very quick and friendly service.Food is very delicious and good presentation .Happy price for dish . I am willing to have another meal next..."

Julia

"Went for the first time using Zomato Gold at lunch, I ordered the bacon omelette, super large meal and really yummy. Coffee was great too! Service..."

Madi Kidd

"Didn’t have the best breakfast here when we came a few months ago, but tried it again due to their Zomato Gold offer and was thoroughly impressed...."

Caitlin Henneker

"Best eggs benny I have ever had. There is many bursts of flavours and textures. The hash brown is made from sweet potato which adds a natural..."

Food2belly

"Lunched at Centro today - in fact we have been occasionally having lunch there since it opened and it has almost always had main dishes that are..."

Michael Pether

"We tried this place again after going here a while back, I was hesitant but I couldn’t remember why. As soon as my iced chocolate landed on the..."

Briar McGlynn

"Really enjoyed the fried chicken waffles. I was a bit hesitant at first coz i thought it will be sweet, but it's totally a savoury dish so still..."

Jb Buen

"Had the vegan Buddha bowl and my mum had the salmon eggs Benedict. Both were really good, quality ingredients used. My only criticism with my dish..."

Shannon

"My boyfriend and I visited Centro for the first time yesterday for Brunch. The first thing you notice is that beautiful yellow, crystal like counter...."

Kaitlyn Tyler

"Came here for lunch and loved it-nice vibe, friendly service and flavoursome food. We had a beef burger and Moroccan chicken salad -yum yum yum!..."

Anna Griffin

"Sun shinning brightly, crisp yet comforting at the same time. Time for Sunday breakfast trip.Cafe had their doors to the street all open..."

Warren

"Wanting to visit this place because of its good reviews, in Zomato. Placed an order for Nuts about blueberry smoothie and the order came in..."

Epicureans

"Went to Takapuna for lunch, found this cool little spot, ordered the GF. waffles and this duck dish that I still don’t know how to pronounce, but..."

Calvin

"Went here with my partner and two friends over the weekend. The cafe is really nice, homely and open plan.The service was really good, our..."

Alysha Bower

"The duck parpadelle dish is highly recommend. The cafe was well priced for the quality and quantity of the meals. Coffee was good too and staff were..."

Neda Durdevic

"Deco looks cool, service is great, except mixed up our table bill after we changed table. Food looks great and taste good! If you want a everyday..."

Foodie Album

"Great food, delicious smoothies and excellent service. Centro is one of the best places that we always come back and never been..."

Linhmichael2010

"Been wanting to try this place for a while cause it always seems so busy, but it was closed for a month due to the weather causing havoc...."

Louise

"Delicious food, great service, relaxed but modern ambience - Centro is one of my favourite cafes.The eggs benedict was the best I have tried to..."

Sophie

"A brunch so nice, I went there twice within two weeks of them opening! Great value brunch menu and stunning presentation of food. A rare find in..."

Storme Sen

"Beautiful inside with a gorgeous pastry cabinet. The breakfast food was great, would love to go back to try their lunch menu. The staff were very..."

Caitlin McKeown

"New cafe that popped up in the heart of Takapuna. Centro is super spacious and provides plenty of inside and outside seating. We had the eggs..."

Annie Ren

"Delicious food and nice decoration! The most important thing is the the service was great! Totally like this place! Highly recommended and will..."

Wtay816

"I never knew fried chicken and waffles go well together!! :D definitely a pleasant surprise. I was happy with the smoothie as well. Very original...."

Tan.ned

"Great cafe that's recently opened on the corner of Lake Road & Byron Ave, Takapuna. Went there to meet a friend for bunch, amazing decor with an..."

Tanz Hoeta

"I've had four fantastic experiences with Centro. 1) Coffee on opening day. Flight coffee. Great flavour, no bitterness. Went with a friend..."

Emma Bell

"Hard one to rate because what was good was fabulous, the beef ribs were incredible... but the pork buns were really average and not good value for..."

Sheree

"Love the modern and creative interior at this cafe! The service here is efficient and staffs are friendly. Defs deserve the creditA variety..."

Sophia

"The location of this new cafe is perfect and the decor is lovely. The service is also great when we came on a Sunday morning. The coffee is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Takapuna ma new hot spot, the layout is really creative and very on trend! Food is epic and the arrangement of sconces, pastries, muffins are really..."

Alwayseating

"We tried this new cafe and bakery on Waitangi Day. The initial thing that struck us is how many tables they have tried to squeeze into a relatively..."

Austin

"Friendly staff. Food was yummy. The food was hot and fresh. Really enjoyed my..."

Mithuni De silva

"I have came at this restaurant not only to enjoy a meal, but also to officially submit my resignation after spending three fulfilling months working..."

Filipa Conrado

"Had a great experience when I went in for lunch during the week. Ordered a Cajun burger and a coffee and received both pretty quickly. The kitchen is..."

Vihanga Kariyawasam

"Best Belgian waffle I have had in my life. Compliments to the chef—we don’t have a cafe in Southern California like..."

Tim H

"We loved the brunch here today. Tasty food & coffee. excellent customer service and calm atmosphere. A+ place to dine..."

Janaka Chandrajith

"Just popped in for a coffee, and goodness, they know how to make it well. Carmel latte, with just the right amount of everything. Love your service..."

Niki Te Whaiti

"I knew I was going to leave a five star review as soon as I walked into his place. First thing I noticed was the welcoming and warm decor of the..."

Marco Cullin

"There is street parking with pay meter parking . As I approached the store i liked there was out side table seating . Nice casual cafe it has its own..."

Dennis Niu

"The service was great and the quality of the food/drinks were great. Loved the French Toast. The bacon omelette wasn't to our liking though...."

Tony Jun

"One of the best restaurants we’ve ever been to every single time we passed takapuna this is one of our stops they got a variety of food options and..."

Lahiru Shanesh

"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

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

Catnapper Arms

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for a birthday dinner with a friend. Food is great but the highlight is definitely the service. Waiter was very polite and..."

Food?

"The service was really nice. Specially the guy who served us was really understanding with our special meal request and was super friendly :) we had..."

Jj

"Great dinner night out with the girls celebrating my friend’s birthday. Friendly service and very accommodating. The food was delicious and good..."

Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)

"Best place for a sneaky date. Great atmosphere, excellent live band (after 7pm) and of course DELICIOUS food. We ordered Beer Batter Fries, Vension..."

Jessica Keenan-Fry

"Used our gold membership at this place. We ordered the chicken Parmesan and pork cutlet. They sent out the wrong dish (pork belly instead of cutler)..."

Amit Mehta

"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambient: 4/5This place definitely deserves a much higher rating. The quality of their food is pretty..."

Trin

"Went here for dinner tonight, with voucher. A really nice experience, could of done with a few more skins for the price, but overall.. Yum! Got the..."

Susan Ball

"Not a real problem with this place. Updated the menu this week, along with some new staff over the last few months, can only go up from here...."

Shannon Boyes

"Had been a bit apprehensive given other reviews but were pleasantly surprised. Meals were tasty (ribs and mussels) and of good portion size. I really..."

Jonathan Chen

"Lovely food, with a good menu. Have been a couple of times now and have always had attentive and friendly service. A nice local bar for a casual..."

Thomas Russell

"Bar atmosphere. Good food. Friendly staff. Live band when we were there on a friday night. I would definitely recommend for a place to go for..."

Jared Cobbett

"This is the third time I have been here and we have had a lovely meal each time. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The chicken Caesar..."

John Rogers

"I ordered a farmhouse pie. The mashed potatoes were buttery and met my expectations. The beef and bacon were drowned in thick gravy, which mixed well..."

Lmrliu74

"We went to Master & Apprentice because they offered Zomato Gold 1+1 on food. We chose the 500gram rump steak which came with crispy onion rings and..."

Natasha

"We had a last minute meal here recently. We wanted a home cooked style meal as we were missing english 'pub grub' and got just what we wanted with..."

Vanessa

"Food 4/5Service 5/5Jukebox 5/5Atmosphere 2/5Decor 3/5Food was great. Prices a little high and while the promotions..."

Restaurant Assassin

"It was the first time I went to this place and the food was amazing. The ribs there is good and perfect with onion rings, I ordered the half rack..."

Larikatied

"Love the food. Crew members are really polite and I like the ambience, very relaxing. There's always room for groups of diners. Looking forward to..."

Jaime Talaue

"I’m giving this place a 5 star simply because the only person I saw working on this particular Anzac Day was doing a fantastic job , doing the bar..."

David Hann

"We came here on a Thursday night and really enjoyed the 1/2 rack ribs and Thai mussels (especially on zomato gold!) Staff was very friendly but..."

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"Got grabone voucher to try out this place. Food is good, bar pub style. Their platter is massive, rump steak with mushroom sauce was cook to liking..."

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"Food was pretty good! the beef casserole is a must try.The grazing platter is definitely enough for atleast 4 people. even the regular size was..."

Tan.ned

"Been ages since we went out on a date! Kicked it off with deep fried squid and onion rings, which were very good. Followed up with nachos..."

Eric Mendez

"Lovely place to eat out with your friends or partner :-) I went there with my friend at the first time. It was nice food and nice price with the..."

Kyeong Eun Kim

"Nice food and environment after they renovated. We always like to come here for the mussels pot. Although the selection of sauces were not as..."

BAbyWin

"Went for a quick meal and drinks. Ordered onion rings, cajun chicken burger and the shitake mushroom & cheese fritters. Firstly the food came out..."

Meghan

"This place is awesome- Fantastic food, tasty, great portions. Lovely decor - my group ordered - the ribs,the t-bone, steak,fish tacos, chicken tacos,..."

Sei

"I was looking for a place on Hurstmere road for some dinner for my 14YO daughter and I, before a show at Bruce mason. Master and apprentice looked..."

Mike Currie

"Visited on a busy Sunday evening, service was excellent and staff very friendly and knowledge of menu and specials was very good. Had 3 mains and 1..."

Grant McAneaney

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service I have no idea why this place is rated low. Mainly got low..."

곰정안

"The apple juice in this bar was great The vibe in this place was super mediocre and made us feel super confident in ordering our foodThe..."

Nathan Reid

"Best part of my night there was the mocktails we had! They didn’t have a menu for them so they asked if we wanted something sweet, sour or fruity..."

Harry Kumar

"We went as a group of 7. The food was pretty good, everyone at the table enjoyed their food. Only downfalls was the waitress was quite grumpy and..."

Smharpz

"It was about time to grab a grabone deal and decided to dine at this new establishment. To share, I ordered the grilled squid and the pork ribs, and..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"You always wonder whether or not you’re getting a deal when you grab a voucher. In this case it was a pleasant surprise. The place was clean and..."

Chanthavee Samountry

"Used the Grab One voucher,3 course meal from set menu, 5 or more choices for each course which catered for all tastes, the voucher was for 6, my son..."

Peter Brannan

"We booked here with a grab one voucher for a table of 6 very happy customers left after dinner, the wait staff were very attentive and made sure we..."

D walters

"A very unassuming venue with stellar food (waffle chicken burger gets a special mention!). We went on a very quiet evening. Service was excellent. We..."

Caitlin Winter

"Loved the setting and food was very good. Great selection of tap beers and excellent platters. Would definitely..."

Leon Yang

"The platter is worth it but the other dishes are a hit and miss for me. The salad had a bit too much dressing. Overall, it's a nice place for eating..."

Luqman Bachtiar

"Lovely Steak. Been a regular here specially for their $15 Steak Wednesday. Good place to hang..."

Derrick D

"Excellent service and food is amazing. Had their 1kg spare ribs. Worth every cent. Couldn't finish it though cause the amazing Mississippi Buffalo..."

RUDEBROTHERS

"Very generous servings, we were here on Mussel Mondays $13 per pot! The thai sauce is actually really good! Mariniere sauce was a little..."

Fonti Kar

"Have been here for breakfast and dinner and both times it has been great. The staff are very friendly and it is in a good location in Takapuna. Food..."

Luke Mansell

"Massive portions! Great pub food and surprisingly bright and well lit interior. Went on a Sunday and me and the girls were able to have a great catch..."

Aran Cheong

"Very enjoyable experience, good food, friendly staff and they have interesting events in the evenings. We will be going..."

Luke Paruman

"Great food and menu options. Drink was ok but too much ice and very cold to try and drink. Staff were..."

Elizabeth Ackles

"Friendly service and great food. The refurbishment is..."

Jacqui Sawyer

"This is our second time dining at this restaurant. As with the first time, we are very pleased with the quality of food and excellent service. The..."

Emilene Lockhart

"The staff were super friendly, and the fries we ordered were..."

Liam Farrell

House Of Chocolate Dessert Cafe & Cakery

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Mid-range

"Although not one of the best Hot chocolate places I have been to- but overall it was good and very..."

Frimz.r

"Okey, in overall a really nice place. But I think it’s quite dated. Either the menu or the design should be renewed. The waffles are amazing. The..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Felt like something sweet so I went over to House of Chocolate to get my fix 🤩 Ordered the Iced Chocolate and Caramel slice 🍫 The iced..."

YuYu

"If you are craving for chocolates then this place might fix it, just the name alone says a lot about this place. They serve desserts using finest..."

Ang Sarap

"These Bonbon chocolates were the highlight of my weekend feeds! These bonbons are small but powerful treats. The runny salted caramel literally melts..."

Pandadrools

"definitely an amazing place for dessert recommended highly good vast range of desserts to try and located in the heart of takapuna. follow their..."

Ricky Bhat

"My girlfriend took me here the other day. She had already tried most of their flavours and had masterfully crafted her own waffle combination that..."

Wilson Shum

"A nice dessert cafe. Ordered the hazelnut waffles, and the waffles were homemade, and ice cream was creamy. Hardly any hazelnuts were used in their..."

Imperius Malekith

"Food is delicious although pricey. Still our favourite place for a treat..."

Jesse Greenslade

"After dinner, we were craving dessert so we decided to check out the House of Chocolate. This indeed was probably the best dessert I have ever had...."

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"A friend and I popped in to house of chocolate for some brunch and I do admit I enjoyed it but I found it overly sweet. I've been here a couple times..."

Karina

"They serve a really nice dessert, got to try their chocolate mousse, chocolate ball and their shake and they were so yummy! The mousse came with..."

MCP

"Love love love their almost everything I have tried. Sad point is that they have stopped making their famous fixx and fogg peanut butter shake which..."

Priyanka Silswal

"Absolutely packed on a Friday night (around 8.30pm) but we managed to get a table inside. The counter cakes and chocolates looked insanely..."

Riddhi

"One of the best places in Auckland to grab dessert. It is very popular, so if you’d like to go when it’s not too busy, it’s best to plan your..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"This is a great place to catch up with friends whilst having a sweet treat. It's always hard to decide what to order because everything in the..."

Jeannette Salim

"Cool dessert spot in Takapuna with an extensive menu and a cabinet filled with sweet treats. Take your sweet tooth and indulge. I had the s’mores..."

Steph Coulton

"Came here with my bf for our anniversary. It was a nice cute place to eat dessert with. The chocolate cake is one of my favorite here. The atmosphere..."

Minh Thu

"This is my go to when I am craving that late night dessert! I normally order their waffles until I have discovered this chocolate ball dish!..."

Trin

"If you are a chocolate lover, you will love the brownie ice cream sandwich. It was very rich and a little bit of a struggle to eat it all to be fair...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Super fast service, everything was excellent. We ordered black forest cheesecake, chocolate mouse and Belgium hot chocolate (dark). Nothing was too..."

Pritesh Mistry

"They have amazing desserts that really satisfies your sweet tooth. So far I have tasted the waffle and the eton mess during my previous visit and I..."

Asianfoodie

"Lovely little cafe in the heart of Takapuna! I always choose this place for our work cakes because the service is friendly, accommodating and their..."

Michelle S

"Nice place for date!! Ice Coffee and Belgian chocolate cake are my favorite~friendly staff and handmade chocolate are recommended for..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"I love this place and keep returning week after week, I always have their hot chocolate, they use Belgium chocolate, it’s the best hot chocolate..."

Michelle Ngatai

"I realised that I'm probably the only person ever to order a non-chocolate creaming soda at a place called House of Chocolate, but nevertheless it..."

Jay

"House Of Chocolate damn okay it's pulled through. Been here quite a few times for a dessert or coffee and always had good service and food. A couple..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"I ordered a Berry Smores Waffle. It was one of the best desserts I've had ever. Definitely see why this is the best cafe in Takapuna. You need to go..."

Ryan Binny

"Been here once and tried their Nacho Waffle which was delicious and something different. My friend ordered the Dulce De Leche Waffle and we loved the..."

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"Amazing desserts. A very delicious menu to suit a variety of tastes. With generous servings it's often hard to finish it. So go hungry!!The hot..."

Romana Petrie

"This place is frigging amazing!The cafe it self has a great atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and always helpful.Food is to..."

Mc Bee

"We had the hazelnut waffle with vanilla and dark chocolate ice cream. The waffles here are crunchy on the outside and light&fluffy in the inside 😊..."

Coogie

"Had a great time here with awesome waffles. Had so many varieties of waffles to choose from. They also have savory waffles too. All their chocolate..."

Coffee Macarons

"Our favourite desserts place. We were so glad when they opened in TK. We used to visit their original Birkdale branch. Everything is so deliciously..."

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"Super friendly staff, and absolutely delicious food. Great place for an after dinner coffee or a sweet and decadent dessert. Defiantly will..."

Ellen May

"Came here for a late night treat. Love the fact you can go out and have something slightly different and that the restaurant is still open..."

Mary Underwood

"One of my absolute favourite dessert spots! Their waffles are especially delish and a good size, so you don’t feel robbed of your money..."

Ilie

"I love chocolate and this place is very good and has super friendly service all the time! Love coming!! So super good if you’re a chocoholic like..."

Angel Meynell

"The cafe is in lovely in the heart of Takapuna. I had the open egg sandwich and would have preferred if the eggs were hard boiled but apart from that..."

Jaime McCallum

"Discovered this place by accident....and WOW....what a nice place to have a desert after dinner. Awesome waffles. It took me back a couple of years..."

Vanessa Basson

"Another place I love 💕 this place is always busy so you have to pick your time but the goodies are well worth the wait 😊 it is a great place to..."

Erin

"This is the perfect spot for dessert! Why have a dessert anywhere in takapuna, when you can walk 200 metres to this spot.They have a..."

Scott

"Amazing waffles every time I’ve been here, and their coffee is delicious too - the hazelnut latte especially. The staff is also friendly and the..."

Zain Bhally

"Have been here a few times to get dessert and it's always been delicious! Their hot chocolates are very good. They're always really busy so you have..."

Vicki Ko

"Straight to go here for desert ! Lots of choice sweet things that makes happy anyone~whenever i come to takapuna i never pass here.There..."

Julia

"Definitely my go-to spot when I’m craving dessert on the shore and I am pleased every time.On this particular day we got a slice of the..."

Vivian C

"I freaking love this place so much! Apart from it being a little pricey it’s so worth it. They have amazing chocolates, waffles and just..."

Emma Smith

"Love love love House of Choc as somewhere to head for a nice dessert after a dinner.Always get the same thing and go for my trusty hot..."

Laura Bartch

"Really hit my sweat tooth. Not many places in Auckland do decent waffles. They have both sweet and savoury. Would go again to try the rest of the..."

Andrew Baxendale

"Tried their chocolates before, but didn't know they've got cafes around Auckland. Now we know, so do you!Went to House of Chocolate with a..."

Jade Lim

"Had a waffle at House of Chocolate and it was so good and tasty and the cake there is also really good! It's nice and sweet but not too..."

Guitarmlf123

"I just had hot dark chocolate mocha today. It was great:) waffle is good here as well. I came after i visit Takapuna morning market:) great to come..."

Alice In New Zealand

"We just went for dessert. We were hoping to share something, but they are really designed for one person. The size was large enough, but presented in..."

Zesteeblue

"Sooo much chocolate but so good! Can highly recommend the chocolate ball but we were also really surprised by the waffles. Everything is so pretty..."

Auckland Foodie

"Came here for drinks and cake and was blown away by how tasty the Belgian chocolate and Oreo mini cake was. Will come again to try the waffles!..."

Vic

"Lemon Meringues and Naked Waffles are really delicious. Gelato was pretty standard. Hot chocolate was good. Saturday is a always busy. Good place to..."

"After dinner... After looking at multiple options decided to go House of Chocolate... Right choice...Tuesday night .. winters... 100 people......"

JPK

"On a cold winter day like today, to end my tasting day with lovely desserts is one of the best feeling!I came here when the shop was really busy..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Delicious. Love the carrot cake here. The desserts are quite small so we ended up with a selection to share. The selection is fantastic, often busy..."

Tony Ha - Personal Trainer/Foodie

"This is an awesome dessert cafe that offers great options for gluten and dairy free people. I never go to a cafe and expect to find anything that..."

Tia Lindbom

"We were looking for a really nice dessert place after a heavy brunch and found this gem in Zomato. Drove all the way to Takapuna from Botany and was..."

Oriental Doll

"It's a great place to go and get coffee and chocolates with friends. They have amazing chocolate and coffee, they have really good quality cakes as..."

Rudina

"Must-visit chocolate shop in Auckland. Located at Hurstmere Rd in Takapuna. Very nice area and ambiance. Busy most of the time. Staff were friendly..."

LilMSunshine

"These guys are amazing. Have been going here for just over two years. Waited long to review because I thought surely no place is 5/5 all the time. ..."

Marcell Martin

"Love love love. Awesome variety and vibe at this place. Shame it’s not open Monday’s but great selection to pick from. Everything I’ve..."

Riley

"I can honestly say that I have never really enjoyed any of their special waffles. Very pretty, but too heavy, sweet, and messy, with too much going..."

Kelly

"I’ve been here a few times now and liked every visit I’ve had. Had this pretty looking waffle for dessert last night. Staff are pretty..."

Erina Kudo

"Best waffles I've had in Auckland! Super crispy and I could smell the deliciousness radiating off of it as our friendly server brought our treats..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Nice and cosy place for a dessert. Looking for something sweet with waffle. Not really the type of waffle I particular like, but it was not too bad...."

Yujie

"Love coming here when I’m craving something sweet! Not too expensive and the food is amazing! Can’t believe I only found out about this place a..."

Sophie Bond

"Food was delicious and the atmosphere was very lively. They were super busy but we managed to get a seat ☺️ staff were all very friendly and our..."

Aimee

"This place is sooo busy even on a Tuesday night but now I can understand why... I ate sOo MUCH sUGAR AND LITERALLY FELL INTO A FOOD COMA aFTERWARDS..."

Inkles

"Absolutely love this place - it is now my favourite dessert place. I've come back here about 5 times. Everything I have ordered has been amazing...."

Shivarni

"The chocolate is amazing here I had the chocolate melting ball it was sooo good and also the hot chocolate is amazing as well tastes so nice . The..."

Aman

"Hugely recommend these guys for special events cakes. They were so accommodating, friendly, helpful and the price was fantastic. As for the cake -..."

Maureen Banks

"I'm not usually a sweet tooth, so when I wanna have a dessert I pick up the places very carefully. Been to the House of Chocolate more than..."

Diogo Reck

"Stumbled across here spontaneously after lunch on a warm Wednesday afternoon with my sister. Guilty of my 3rd cheat day in a row. After..."

Oksana Zhang

"I came there for the first time and as for the first impression, this place amazed me. Funky/ hipstery place with it's own magical atmosphere. ..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"If youre big on chocolate and dessert you will love this place! Went here for my pre-birthday celebrations lol celebrating the end of an era! Had..."

L K

"omg! it is my favourite place in takapuna♡♡♡♡♡ I am not a big fan of chocolate because I LOVE the chocolate here! it wont taste too sweet..."

Elaine Ng

"Have come here twice now for their ice cream and each time was great. Their ice cream is really nice and satisfying. I love their green tea ice cream..."

Emma

"This place offers a wide range of yummy treats. Tried their dulce de leche and Oreo and dark chocolate brownie and it was delightful. Great ambience..."

888bing888

"Came here after dinner for dessert and it was pretty good. Ambience is nice, funky/retro sort of decor going on. Service is ok, the staff are..."

Jeffie

"Just the right sweetness! This is how I would describe my experience with a slice of Peanut Butter Cheesecake at House of Chocolate in Takapuna...."

XED 🐘

"Firstly service was kinda average, there was a very long wait (probably because it was very very busy) and they ran out of an item on the menu that I..."

Chicken Wing

"The service was great and the place open, and well set out. We got the chocolate waffles and French toast. Also coffee. The best waffles and coffee..."

Maree Epskamp

"Love this place . If you have a sweet tooth and love chocolate this is definitely the place for you . They well satisfy your cravings :-) we loved..."

Fia Fetu

"Great atmosphere and great food. I have not tried the savoury range, but all of the sweet options are divine. I have had the waffles and brownies on..."

Brooke

"Great presentation and portion sizes, everything is good quality and served with care. Not a huge fan of sweet things but if you like dessert then it..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"A sucker for dessert and I've now been here a couple of times. Good cozy environment. Friendly staff and solid menu. The Belgian Chocolate cake with..."

Abhi Bidani

"super yum! great atomsphere! got the chocolate ice cream waffle. the waffle is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the chocolate ice cream..."

Ying Miao

"Nice place for some pudding if in the area, I'm not a chocoholic but boring me had the chocolate mousse as I'm familiar with this, oh and the..."

Diner8Here

"Always the best place to go in Takapuna after a good feed. Great atmosphere and even better chocolate pudding! It has great texture and perfect..."

Jc

"Not gonna lie, this place is a bit on the higher end but it's in Takapuna so what did you expect?I've here on previous occasions and this place..."

Kaylene Jessin

"We ordered the highly recommended hot chocolate pudding and it definitely met our high expectations. The bourbon, butterscotch and pecan waffles were..."

Aditi Grover

"One of the well known cafes here in trendy Takapuna for of course all the chocolate lovers out there. And who doesn't like yummy treats once a..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"Beautiful atmosphere, loved the waffles. Great dessert, hot chocolate pudding is beautifully made. Waffles melt in your mouth. Good coffee. Friendly..."

Annabell

"We ordered their chocoholic waffles and it was divineee! Chocolates is our favourite sweets in the whole world and this cafe does chocolates justice...."

Blackpearl

"Super delicious and very good customer service, great for a birthday get together or a sweet treat. I came here with a group of friends and ordered..."

Jess

"I could almost live here... It's like my kind of heaven. Their waffles and shakes are to die for. Their presentation is just out of this world. I..."

Melanie Wang

"If you love chocolate and all things sweet then you will love this place ,the salted caramel ice cream was delicious and the chocolate fondue was..."

Heydi Knox

"The service is great, the food delicious and the decor homey. This is one of my favourite places to go for desserts on the shore as they open..."

Lambo

"My patner and I came for dessert after dinner. He had the hot chocolate pudding which he loved. I had the salted caramel waffles which was like a..."

Pooja Karan

"The have peanut butter flavoured stuff AND feijoa AAAND green tea. I've died and gone to heaven 😍 it was so hard for me to choose a dessert!..."

Tan.ned

"I go here way more than I should have but it's so convenient for me and it's the only dessert place I go to in the shore. Their hot chocolate is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"The most luscious and rich mochacino on the planet. With thick dark belgian chocolate and deep roasted coffee that is round and full. So good it..."

Daniel Vasku

"Love to come here to catch up with friends when we're wanting a sweet treat. Will never pass up an opportunity to come here. I like to get the banana..."

Britley Bennett

"Yummy desserts!! Such a good range of delicious treats for everyone, raw vegan slices, waffles, cheesecakes and lots of different drinks...."

Geo.frank

"I went here with girlfriends and loved the place! The ambience was fun yet relaxing; a place perfect to chat with friends. Their food is a delight! I..."

Sooperlyn

"When I'm craving sweets this is the place i will be at!! It truly satisfy's my cravings :D they honestly have the best dessert in town! Great service..."

Sadaf S-IzZy

"Good ambience. Too pricey though. Mediocre taste. But good staff. This was the first dessert place I brought my friend to, who just landed to..."

Liksya

"My go-to DESSERT shop whenever I'm STRESSED in work or just want to hangout with friends. The ambiance is great and cozy. The staffs are friendly and..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"This is a great place to go with friends for a chill out after dinner, or cozy up inside with a book chapter and take 10 to treat yourself. There is..."

Lisa McDonnell

"They have the best waffle in Auckland! Their interior and friendly staff makes you feel so comfortable just like at home. Definitely a great place to..."

BAbyWin

"The chocoholic waffles with ice cream (salted caramel and green tea scoop) were really good but the chocolate a little disappointing as it tasted..."

Caroline Barrett

"I always come here for the waffles, although a bit pricey for the amount, the taste is totally worth it! We had the blueberry mascarpone and berry..."

Jessica

"The most delicious desserts I've eaten, amazing quality and a large quantity too, I'm surprised they don't charge more! Staff are super friendly,..."

An Evil Stripper

"I strongly recommend the hot chocolate pudding. The balance of sweet and sour with the berry compote makes this a dessert that doesn't overwhelm your..."

Y Anne

"I thought they only did sweet foods and drinks... but they also have savoury dishes... i had their potato and d leek waffles...omg they were yummy!..."

Jesse Mok

"■ Cosy and welcoming■ Great range■ Fast serviceThe House of Chocolate has a really cute selection of desserts and drinks...."

FoodieOodie95

"I have had the PB Lovers waffle and the savory potato and leek waffle here - both delicious! Service is always friendly too. The chocolates are..."

Eve Espino

"I had an enjoyable time here. The ambience was great , perfect for a sunny day to enjoy waffles topped with tiramisu and dark chocolate ice cream...."

Lovely Maralit

"Heaven on earth for chocolate lovers. Open pretty late too which is good. Cool, quirky atmosphere and a great local business. Perfect date..."

Lucy Cronin

"I have been here a number of times now and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the hours are amazing for that late night..."

Paige Travis

"Finally a place on the North Shore that is open late and does amazing desserts! If your ever craving for something sweet or the restaurant your at..."

Jessica

"Eaton mess and cookie sandwich tasted terrific. The Eaton mess was actually very refreshing even though it's extremely sweet. The cookie sandwich..."

Greg Brown

"Great choccie milkshake will have to come back for dessert one day soon! The atmosphere is cute and kitchy which is always lovely and a nice break..."

Aroha Kay

"Love places like this that offers a variety of desserts and pastries and open 'til late! We've tried Belgian chocolate cake, Hot pudding, a variety..."

Jovs

"So.... this place is fantastic. Came here last night for dessert. I chose the banana, macadamia and chocolate waffle and it was literally perfect,..."

Caitlin

"Have you ever been to a place that stays true to their name. I mean is Aucklands theme park Rainbow's End truely the representation to what the end..."

Denz

"When we went there for late dessert I was surprise that the place is still busy. I had the chocolate cake and my friend had carrot cake both are yum..."

Chay P Rosales

"Came by for dessert after dinner in Takapuna. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the chocolate and cake counter. The next is what looks..."

Benedict Uy

"This place is superb. Great atmosphere and service! Always packed! The desserts use great quality ingredients. The desserts are also not super sweet..."

Elle

"Been wanting to come here for the longest time and it definitely did not disappoint! We had the Belgian (Hot) Dark Chocolate and the Blueberry..."

Pavi

"House of chocolate was beautiful. The atmosphere was ambiant with some cool music. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I..."

Lisa Pearson

"Been here many times (and latenight close to closing times too) and all i wanted to say is the staffs are always friendly and they never try to..."

Casslyn Tee

"This place is FCUKING AMAZING!!!!! If I could, I'd come here everyday! 😍 found this place on Zomato and knew i had to check this place out...."

Queena

"Always come here for a really yummy peppermint hot chocolate (highly recommend) and Eton mess dessert it's so yum with ice cream, berries, whipped..."

Daly

"This place is amazing and a must when visiting Takapuna. Really well priced for the high quality. Recommend trying the chocolate brownie and..."

Ryan Hanna

"Apple pudding is AMAZING! But what a tiny little pudding on a giant wooden board. The other dessert was more or less just caramel icecream, not quite..."

Winnie Luo

"My girlfriend was really keen to visit the House of Chocolate Dessert Cafe, but we were a bit disappointed with our first experience.We..."

Frazer Noble

"Awesome place for all Chocoholics! Great Waffle Great Hot Chocolate Pudding!Those are what I have tried so far. Will try more..."

Kevin Harland

"We went on a Friday night and it was packed!Such a delicious looking menu.Got their Belgium dark hot chocolate and it was heavenly..."

Thegreeats

"The service and dessert here is amazing. So far I've had the banana split, peanut butter cheesecake and berry chocolate cheesecake. All delicious...."

Emma

"Came here for dessert after having dinner at Takapuna. It's down a short arcade off Hurstmere Road, so keep your eye out for the turn! They have a..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"We ordered the chocolate waffles they were very nice and for a good price. The shop was open till quite late and the menu has gluten free options..."

Rose

"I want to give a perfect score for their yummy chocolate cake, creamy ice cream, friendly staffs, and pretty interior. Definitely will come..."

Anastasia Kadir

"Came in tonight with a friend after having dinner in Takapuna. We just happened upon your amazing cafe by chance. Was thrilled to find a place for..."

Victoria Parr

"I have come here quite a few times and it is often a Sunday morning whine to the partner to come for brunch!! The staff are friendly and laidback,..."

BS

"Had the Chocoholic waffles and it was absolutely fantastic. You get a generous amount and the presentation is impeccable. Tasted phenomenal also, the..."

James Johnson

"Came here late Saturday night (open till 10 I think) defiantly recommend the hot chocolate pudding!! I had two!! With there very nice ORGANIC vanilla..."

Paris

"I LOVE this place! Not only their food are great but the service is always pleasant. I would definitely recommend their eton mess (but with vanilla..."

Sabrina Chae

"Such a big fan of their famous Waffles & Homemade Chocolate Moose! The tea selection is amazing, and the service made me feel super welcomed ! Love..."

Fern Christy

"One of the best chocolate place in our city.The hot chocolate is to die for.... love every of sip it... and always go back for..."

Arpita Mandal

"It is an amazing place with a warm and homey ambiance. I was so grumpy that day, and the place truly cheered me up. I had a nice mocha there. Very..."

Lily

"Came across this place in Takapuna down an arcade. Very quiet for a Friday night but that meant we were served pretty fast. The yummiest apple..."

Ben Paris

"We ordered Blueberry Mascarpone & Banana Chocolate waffles ...really yummies!! Generous portion and nice presentation, so it´s a good value for..."

Cécile Monnier

"Enjoyes this place, a little hidden but busy place. The waffle portions are decent, maybe a great idea to share. The service was timely and staff..."

Athena

"Food ordered:Hot Chocolate w/ Wild Peppermint Shot (x2)Assorted chocolates (x6)Bill: $21Big tummy: I caught up with a..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"This place is a hidden gem! One of the best gelato in Auckland! Neck and neck with giapo! Their chocolate caramel slice is really good! Everything is..."

Annie Bananie

"First things first. There was one time when I came here with my partner. The waitress seated us and said she would bring us menus. We sat there for..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Came here for a mean sweaty treaty hit from Nam!!! Got a tub of the Kohu Rd dark choc and cockies and cream ice cream meeeeeeeean! And some biscotti..."

Alwayseating

"Absolutely LOVE this gorgeous cafe! Been at least four times in the last month or two and haven't had a bad experience yet. The hot chocolate is..."

Kara

"Love their waffle selection! Nice place to go for dessert. Price $12+ reasonable. My only complaint really is their coffee - depends who makes it...."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Me and my friends went here today because we heard good reviews about it. We ordered hot chocolates and I would say it is to die for. It is thick,..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"Relaxing place, great ambience.Just went here awhile ago and ordered French toast waffle with hot chocolate.The hot chocolate..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Very nice place that sells sweet treats. Plenty of seating available. Convenient location in Takapuna. The chocolate and strawberry ice cream was..."

Fanta

"Cute little place on the shore for the sweet tooth. I don't think there's any other dessert place like this on the shore so it's nice there's..."

Peifen Chua

"I sincerely recommend. I took the bagel with creamy mushrooms and bacon and a regular hot chocolate. It was so delicious. I am still dreaming about..."

Michael

"Great dessert place, certainly much needed in Takapuna area. Tried it the first time and we have been coming back every since. We recommended it to..."

X_x_i_x

"Got a box of chocolate from House of Chocolate. It was good but compared to some other stores, it seems to be ordinary. The shape and the taste were..."

Shirley Yu

"What a lovely little cafe! It has so much character, such lovely staff and incredible food! The atmosphere was perfect for a dessert cafe; calm and..."

Kirstin Lloyd

"Went here around Christmas time and the place looked soo nice. Well decorated and spacious. Lots of seating. I got one of their waffles and it was..."

Seth Blissworth Baguion

"The place is full of chocolate and cakes! The chocolates looked so delicate. We ordered a cake and a chocolate shake, they were tasty. The price is..."

Mong Na Boon

"I visited here with a friend while in NZ for work. We had dinner elsewhere and stopped here for a dessert treat. The selection was huge and difficult..."

Helen Di Domenico

"We had planned to come here for dessert once we knew we were having dinner in the area. The place was full when we got there but the tables outside..."

Benedict Uy

"Amazing design of chocolates and desserts, a nice cafe with wide selections for a sweet tooth. Great service from the staff..."

Faye O

"Highly recommend. Friendly staff and delicious desserts. The chocolate cake is moist and very tasty. My favourite bonbon flavours are the "passion &..."

Josiane Cruz

"Super packed place with a wait time of 30-40 minutes for the kitchen on Friday night. We decided to have the cabinet menu instead with coffee. Tasted..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"Delightful nicely presented desserts in North Shore area. The portions are huge. It is good to share one plate between two people otherwise it might..."

Lucie Z

"Amazing place for any sweet lovers. The chocolate ball was the highlight however, we would recommend sharing one as even as a chocoholic I had to..."

Alex Work Email

"Awesome waffles and beverage. Friendly staff and a romantic atmosphere at dinner with dim lighting. Perfect for a date night. Highly recommend their..."

JS KWUN

"Came here twice and will definitely come back again in the future! Just an absolute delicious treat for afternoon tea time. Or really anytime...."

Claudia Vaya

"Got various delicious desserts and All highly recommend. Think would be easier to eat if bananas were peeled though in the Banana split. Overall..."

B Kwon

"Very nice place to go for a dessert in Takapuna. Good tea selection, delicious waffles. Apple pie and chocolate mousse are amazing..."

Kate

"Came here yesterday. Had a dark chocolate mocha, flat white and a slice of mocha cheesecake. The dark chocolate mocha was the best mocha I have ever..."

Wilson Shum

"The place you cannot help yourself. The ice cream have 10 plus flavor. Each one is fabulous the biggest problem is hard to pick the one you want. ..."

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"Pretty good desserts from kitchen. Cabinet desserts and cakes are okay but not that great. Good place for dessert in Takapuna for a date with outdoor..."

Kasun Ranga

"Our go to for this place is the Bourbon Butterscotch Pecan on Waffle. Great taste and worth the money. Highly recommend this place if you love..."

Kevan Ng

"Amazing banoffeee - just the perfect amount of sweetness. The poached Fejoa and Apple waffle is a very interesting dessert combo - for the not so..."

Ghaayathri Pudukotta

"A nice dessert cafe. Ordered the hazelnut waffles, and the waffles were homemade, and ice cream was creamy. Hardly any hazelnuts were used in their..."

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"Great pizza great food and great service. Nothing not to like! Definitely a must visit once quarantine ends!..."

Bella Qian

"Seriously, what is in your marinara sauce? It's..."

Yum

"Sal’s I guess has the best tasting pepperoni pizza for a fast food chain here in New Zealand, though I am not sure if they are categorized as fast..."

Ang Sarap

"I always love coming here! The pizzas are good, average customer service, I love the ambience. The prices are quite reasonable but the taste of the..."

Strwbbyyy

"This branch isn't as good as the others. The base of the pizza was quite thick compared to what you normally get. We made a largeish phone order (5..."

Benedict Uy

"Just your local classic spot for some massive slices of pizza. Consistently good, ambiance is nice and cosy and if the pizza is not on display it is..."

Ayaan Shaikh

"Been to Sal’s multiple times, mostly to this Takapuna branch. The pizza is always delicious, cheese is my favourite but they are all very good. The..."

Chary1235

"Nothing beats grabbing 2x slices and couple of garlic knots and head down to the beach to enjoy with a quiet beer 😍😍. The garlic knots are so..."

Jennifer Dianne

"4.5/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service They should just call it Sal's Wing not Sal's..."

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"Went there for lunch with my friend. We shared a $15 combo (2 slices, 3 garlic and a can of coke) there were only 3 pizza flavour to choose from, the..."

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"I had the Buffalo Chicken Pizza. It was very delicious and hot, straight from the oven. I will be definitely coming back for more. This is probably..."

Aaron Gong

"Favorite pizza in Auckland! You won't get much closer to New York pizza in New Zealand than Sal's! The owners are awesome and so are all of the..."

Nela Zisser

"Best takeaway pizza you can find. If I could I would eat a million of their mozzarella sticks! Favourite pizza to order by far is the classic..."

Jessica

"Definitely one of the better outlets to visit. Apart from it being right up the road from the beach the guys who work there are relaxed and really..."

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"I've never been to any of the other sal's locations but the pizzas at this one are always delicious, I always stop in and grab a plain cheese or..."

John Biggs

"Great food great taste definitely will go again. The cheese pizza and a pepperoni wheel were amazing. What I like about this place is they serve..."

Ali Ali

"I love Sals chicken and tomato pizza it's so good and tasty, the bigger pizzas area bit expensive but they are worth it because they are..."

Daly

"This is probably one of my favourite sals locations. I've been here a few times and always recommend it not only for its food but location and staff...."

Lovely Maralit

"Another branch on the Shore that we like to get our Sals from. We love their Wings Wednesday, buy 1 wings get another wings free!! So worth it...."

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"My daughter told me the pizza in Sal's was very good.This day my son requested to have pizza for our lunch.So we decided to go..."

Cindy Ong

"Got some of sal's Buffalo sauce to put on my homemade pizza, the service was fantastic, and the sauce was delicious! Their Buffalo sauce comes in two..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Pizzas are amazing. No way to compare Dominos and pizza huts. You have to try this. Comfortable dining served by friendly staff. It's pricey.....but..."

Toru Tres

"Went here for dinner with my partner last night and it was just like it had been the other times we have been. The pizza is good though slightly too..."

Alysha Bower

"Food ordered:Buffalo Wings (x2)Pepperoni PizzaPepperoni Wheel1.5L SpriteBill: $54Big tummy: Wednesday..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Woohoo, great NY pizza here!! Ordered a slice of Pepperoni pizza, a pepperoni wheel and a garlic scroll. All delish! The Pepperoni wheel..."

Charlie

"Great place to grab a New York style pizza and buffalo wings on the go. We came here and ordered a whole pizza with half covered in pepperoni and the..."

Auckland Foodie

"Delicious pizzas and a great place to bring the kids. Really fresh and a crisp base with a good moisture content. The lactation is good near the..."

Fylde

"The pizza is very oily but the slices are big and the restaurant is decorated like an American place. They offer takeout too which is convenient. The..."

Tessa

"Had the delicious vegetarian pizza and my date had the pepperoni. So great. Excellent customer service. So chilled out...."

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"WOW. The pepperoni pizza from Sal's is the stuff i crave. ALL. THE. TIME. Seriously, it's haunting me. The garlic knots are also to die for - so..."

Tanya Kerr

"Delicious and big pizzas. The drinks come with the price you pay for the pizza. Close to the beach. So you could have your pizza on the benches next..."

Lily

"This is by far my favourite pizza place! They never fail to disappoint me at all! The service is very friendly and quick. Overall very happy with the..."

Jess Samson

"I love sals!! Best pizza and the size is even better. Price is quite high for a pizza, but it is definitely worth it! Staff are always nice, and..."

Lenka Veza

"ANYONE ELSE FINDS THE GUY ON THE PHONE WITH THE DEEP SCREAMO VOICE COOL?! Anyways, I freaking love pizza. What is life without pizza! Am also a huge..."

Tabby De Guzman

"Not a huge fan of thin-base pizzas, but Sal's has good pizzas and interesting toppings which go well with their bases. Personal favourite is the..."

Annie Ren

"All Sals are much the same; reliable and an easy way to sort out a dinner. Greasy fatty cheesy salty pepperoni pizza would make my day any..."

FoodiePhysician

"Friendly staff, great service, very generous servings. They always have a full house which is good to see. Would definitely recommend them for a..."

Kelsey Sciascia

"Casual afterword pizza and beer.The pizzas are huge so not something you want to try tackle alone.But never the less very tasty.Garlic..."

Ruben O'Connell

"Really really love my visits here. How is it possible that a plain cheese pizza could be soooooooooo good?! And dont get me started on the garlic..."

Danica Lomas

"If you are after an American style pizza this is perfect. Large, cheesy, greasy goodness. Certainly good novelty value getting a large pizza there..."

Joy Hoshek

"If you are a New Yorker, or an American, this is the only place to get pizza in New Zealand. I've lived here for seven years and have never found a..."

Aimee

"Best Pizza in Auckland by far. This is different pizza than most Kiwi's are used to so it's going to be a little different."Bought a..."

Phil Etherington

"Been here a couple of times, best to wait and get the pizza straight from the oven rather than the slices reheated (great for kids though that can't..."

Denise

"Bloody good pizza.1 pizza was more than enough for me and the husband.The only thing that I thought was disappointing was the extra..."

Teresa Langdon

"The absolute best pizza in NZ!!! Love the 18" pizzas which are soooo HUGE & the prices are soooo cheap!!! Been to all the shops and they're all..."

Pacificcartons

"This is New York style pizza at it's best. I go approximately once a month with a friend who has a mutual interest in Sal's.We have been to..."

George

"If you're looking for the best pizza on the shore - go to Sal's! My partner and I go regularly, and the food is always great, service is good,..."

Gillian Moore

"As a pizza fan, Sal's at Takapuna is a great place to cjill and eat after a day in the local cinema or having fun in the nearby beach. Great..."

Charlie M.

"LOVE love love Sal's. Decent thini crust, american-style pizza at its best. They're enooooormous, piping hot and beautifully cheesy. They're pretty..."

Kate W

"Staff dude was super friendly and service was fast. I usually have higher expectations from by the slice pizza options but it is also a good way to..."

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"Service was Fantastic! Rufas was friendly and could help with any questions we through his way, pizza team is always awesome there and pizza &..."

John Fugo

"Excellent service by Tosif. We loved the pizza he made it perfectly even though he was alone in the store. Will visit..."

Rushabh Suthar

"First time visiting Sal's. Will visit them again. Value for..."

Liezl Barnard

"Amazing visit here, great staff and food. Kudos to the younger worker here who goes the extra mile to make customers happy 10/10 service! Will..."

Tiana Dean

"It was so good 😊 better crust texture at their other branch though nonetheless enjoyed a yummy slice of heaven..."

Charmaine Rafols

"This branch isn't as good as the others. The base of the pizza was quite thick compared to what you normally get. We made a largeish phone order (5..."

Benedict Uy

"Sal's Takapuna's location, in my opinion, is excellent - close to the bus station, within the "happening"strip snd very close proximity to the beach..."

Arceline Arceo

"Finally! After only visiting the Queen Street and the K Road branch where sitting down for a meal felt like squeezing into a NYC cab, I found the..."

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"Ohhh how hard it is to resist those tempting, mouth watering pizza rolls 🤤 haha. Alas, we actually ended up just getting 2 slices of heated up..."

Geoff Wilson

"Had a half which was more than enough for us! Great pizza a bit pricey but worth the..."

John Lee

"Great family friendly place. The young guy on the till was really helpful and friendly for such a young kid he's doing a great job! The food was..."

Daniel M

"Always good pizza. Guy on the counter is always really nice..."

Jordan Klaassen

"Buffalo chicken pizza which I ordered really delicious and Customer service was excellent as..."

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