Would recommend the shakshouka, this was a belly warmer on a chilly day. Service was friendly and atmosphere was warm and welcoming.
Love Ima, relaxed environment great home style food.
On a cool winter's day nothing better than a hearty Shakshuka here for breakfast, watching the local office crowd arrive for work. Nice recent refurbishment too. Deducted 1 star for the coffee (Long Black), somehow just doesn't quite match the quality of the rest of this fine establishment.
Came here early in the morning and got the malawach which was nice and buttery and full of flavour. The cabinet food looks amazing, the various croissants are $7.50 but they’re huge so I guess that’s why. The scones also looked good. Next time I’ll come just for those 😊
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Had dinner with friends here the other night after hearing so many good things. It is mostly a sharing concept so its handy to be know ahead for dinner as you will all likely share. this is well explained and informed by the staff who will tell you all this info . We all really liked the food it was all very well laid out and easy to share as the mains all come with three good sharing side options for all . then you can select a main , two of us got the skewers that were lovely , they recommend two per person but i would easily have eaten three but they are cooked fresh and great. Two of us had the lamb which was nice but i thought cooled down way too quickly for me . The stand out was the chicken which is just super juicy and tasty and a must IMO . The salads accompanying these are lovely rice, a cold but well flavored tomato and cucumber dish which is light and lovely then the carrots which were my least fav as they were a little warm but cool down very quick. We did also have some falafel that were nice but a little over crisp for me and delicious pita with hummus .Lovely drink options and for me plenty of non alcoholic options and some tea after was great as it can be chilly in there as we were by the door. the only other thing that struck us was the odd table we had for six with randomly assorted chairs and fold out ends for the six of us, added to the night for us but was odd . overall a good meal and handy for a group of us
We are back to level 1 and with that comes a whole plethora of lunch options. Thought I'd give the ol faithful a welcome back visit and boy oh boy Ima, you make the transition back into level 1 that much more enjoyable.
The chicken schnitzel was crisp and golden and the side salad slapped the right amount of acid and salt to the mix. Have yet to have a bad meal here.
Delicious food, beautifully served. Will bring friends here !!
Everything’s so delicious. We had the lamb shoulder and goat suniya, both turned out to be super tasty. The lamb shoulder was well cooked which was very tender. And the goat suniya was insanely good, especially the perfect combination of tomatoes and pine nuts. The salad that came with the dishes was scrumptious, especially the carrots. Ima is now my go-to place to have healthy and delicious Mediterranean food.
I love coming to Ima for a wholesome and filling meal. I’ve come here a few times now and every time has been a pleasure. Pictured is sides for 3 people + goat suniya + quarter chicken. Every time I order the goat - it is so divine and you must try it if you come to Ima. It’s very well cooked, doesn’t taste gamey and the tomatoes and pine nuts are the cherry on top. The chicken was just alright, not awful but not amazing. From the sides, the carrots were so good, I had to stop myself from eating all of them. The service here is always really great. The waitresses are super friendly and explain the concept well to anyone that hasn’t visited before. Usually they recommend one main per person but I personally feel it’s a little too much for my appetite. We usually get 2 mains for 3 people and that’s a really good amount. Also I love that they have sparkling water (but you can choose still if you want).
Had dinner here last night. Staff are friendly. Excellent service. The food was delicious. We had the lamb shoulder, goat Suniya and the chicken. Loved every bit of it. The variety of salads available was really nice. For dessert we had the middle eastern platter, maahmoul, mint tea and the Arab coffee. We loved all of it except the custard that was part of the platter ( was not to our taste) .
Will definitely be back yo try their other dishes and will be recommending to other as well
I had an absolutely lovely experience at Ima Cuisine, surpassing all my expectations. The restaurant’s ambiance perfectly complements the incredible food they serve.
With a delightful mix of cabinet food and an extensive dine-in menu featuring TONS of options for all food preferences, there's something for everyone. We ordered the Middle Eastern platter for two, which could easily serve three people, and we had plenty of leftovers. The food was fresh, delicious, and their hummus was hands down the best I've ever had here in Auckland. Additionally, their menu offers a wide range of beverages, from Arabic coffee to cocktails, both of which were extremely delicious.
Despite the restaurant filling up quickly as we visited close to lunchtime, the service was still remarkably swift. I am already looking forward to returning.
Came in for lunch during work after walking past many times before. The restuarant has a nice ambience, and the staff were able to accommodate 9 of us at short notice (although it can get busy, so might pay to book for large groups). The food came out exactly as described on the menu, but the portions were bigger than expected. A great place to stop by for lunch.
ridiculously good lebanese; family-run but neighborhood restaurant in the heart of the cbd… they had no business being so welcoming to us. side note: ‘mezze for two’ is a LOT of food.
Had the mezze platter along with most of my table, we were brought endless plates of absolutely delicious pickles, breads, falafel, olives, dips, and salads. The vegan kofte was awesome as well. Polished off with a yemenite tea, halva and Turkish delight, all sublime. Yes it's a little more expensive than other places around but for the quality, flavour and freshness is worth every penny
OMG what a hidden gem in the Auckland dining experience.. Food is par excellence.. Host was courteous and helpful and interiors has been designed to give you a real middle Easters experience.. kebabs on skewers were a must try and kunafa was so yummy.. If I could I would repeat it 100 times.. must go.. highly recommended.. owner sells a cook book with their generational recipes.. it's a real foodies book..
This place is fantastic !! Some of the best food we have found in this great city. Fresh produce cooked with imagination and love. The hardest decision will be choosing from their inspired menu, you will wish you could try a bit of everything as it is all delicious and a real feast. Definitely go here for breakfast and then go back for lunch you will not be disappointed at all.
Some of the best authentic Middle Eastern food you'll find this part of the world. The owner is an absolutely charming lady too. Well worth multiple visits. Don't miss out on the mesachen!
We visited this place for lunch with work mates.
The ambience is nice and cosy.
The food options are nice, but only a few for vegetarians.
The salads are nice and well prepared.
I ordered a salad and didn't realise that it would be served cold, which made it a bit unappetising.
The staff are nice and helpful.
The location is easily accessible by walking and is quite popular in the lunch time on weekdays.
Prior bookings are recommended.
Had the most beautiful meal here with parents and grandparents. Comfy seating, lovely and friendly space, attentive staff, and the food was incredible! It felt very homely and welcoming to be there. Definitely recommend for groups. Convenient for a meal before a show, as we just wandered down to Spark for a 7.30 kick off.
Food was sensational! Was our first time here and we went with no expectation to be left blown away by the food, how quick the food came out, the house made sodas and the absolutely lovely/helpful/friendly service we had from our main waiter and a few others also. We’ll be back for sure! Great for vegan too.
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