Love this place! Their waffle fries are sooo delicious, aswell as their bao buns. Will defs go back.
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So it was birthday dinner and we booked table for two.
We ordered Lotus root chips - they looked good, tasted pretty average so 3.5 out of 5.
And Spicy Chilli Chicken wings - good presentation, taste amazing n fresh but condiment with this was way too less overall good choice so 4.5 out of 5.
And for drinks we ordered Flirty Flamingo x 2 which was a big disappointment as it was served in Champaign glass which I never saw before but ya that's true and taste was average. So 2 out of 5.
Now jumping to mains we orders pork belly bao n chicken bao, they both tasted good and with trying but again less sauce inside so again 4.5 out it 5.
And along with this we ordered Two ways Korean chicken which was beautifully done came with tiny portion of sides on same serving tray but it was done however no sauce again so we had to ask for it, so 4.5 out of 5.
And along with mains we ordered another 2 cocktails, I think Yuzu breeze, thankfully different glass option and taste was way better than expected so may be 4 out of 5.
Overall ambience 4.5 out of 5 ( courtyard area)
Food 4.5 out of 5
Drinks 2.5 out of 5
Service 4.2 out of 5.
Will I go again - Yes
Will I try cocktails again - No may be stick to beer or something.
Cheers.
Great decor, service and vibe. The chicken was standard. Hip young crowd. The noodles used to be good but the menu has changed. I would come here for the coffee and vibe to meet friends (due to great decor) but the food is fusion - not that authentic
Amazing atmosphere and great food
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We ordered the soft shell crab bun, one was for my 5yr old daughter, so I asked them to serve all the other stuff on the side.
My daughter loved her crab bun! My husband and I shared the other one and we loved it too, it had a nice hint of spice but not overly spicy. I was lucky to be able to taste all the salsa, pickle and preserved lemon individually too.
For our main, husband and I shared the two-way chicken and we loved it too. The grilled chicken was our favourite, it was tender, juicy, flavourful and not too spicy for our liking. The tempura chicken was nice too. However, we had never been a fan of sweet sauces, so maybe next time would ask them to serve the sauce on the side, so I could control the amount of sauce on my chicken.
We ordered the kimchi sampler on the side, they were not the best but they were good enough for me to finish them all.
Overall it was a nice family meal, we left happy with the food, ambience and service. We would definitely return to try other items from the menu.
Amazing place
Fancy place
Nice food.The chicken is good
Have been coming here since it opened and it never fails to disappoint. Their Korean fusion utilizes the best part of European and Korean cuisine. I mean, kimchi waffle fries?! Just wow. The little hidden area out back gives secret garden vibes and is more than insta worthy. Great for dates and catchups.
Rating 4.0 A modernised version of Korean. The place feels more like a bar/bristro with the open backyard dinning area. Modernise also mean the prices are somewhat pricier, there are none of the many complimentary sides one expects, even kimchi is a priced side dish. Nevertheless, they’re so popular because the food are delicious. The BBQ short ribs with gochujang sauce was definitely a winner.
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Been here many times over many years and food has always been good - eggplant dish and soft shell crab bun, and the kimchi fried rice. Breakfast is decent - Nice sandwiches. Coffee is good. Might need to tone down the spice on some dishes, and reduce how much garlic is in the pasta. Also the kimchi is only just ok - but it isn’t really a Korean restaurant so the fusion part makes it ok. Prices can be steep but I reckon it is justified. Always book a table because there usually isn’t any seating.
This service has become stingy over the years. If you bring your own cake they charge $2 per person who had a cake serving - even after requesting a minimum spend of $30pp. Why can’t it even just be $1? You are ripping people off, who just want a good time without being reminded that they need to spend more money. I’ve never had to be charged for cake at any other restaurant. BYO cake??? Never heard of her.
However it was redeeming that they brought out the cake with candles and sung us a song.
Needless to say, the food is good enough to make up for it and enough for me to be going back.
This was a great little place tucked away on high street. It's bigger on the inside than it looks and the atmosphere takes you to Asia.
Service was great, staff were friendly and helpful.
Good actually came pretty quickly and the flavours were great. Everything was delicious and I'm definitely coming back to this place with friends!
I have been walking past this place so many times, and I finally got a chance to eat here! The eggplant 🍆 is fantastic; the rice cake is also very nice; the Buddha bowl 🥣 is fine. I would highly recommend the eggplant! It is my favourite, and it tastes very special and tasty 🤤! They also have a yard where you can eat.
One of the best Korean restaurants in the city and perhaps country with multiple vegetarian and vegan options, which is additional treat. Everything is just amazing delicious and well seasoned. Vegan kimchi is must try! Lunch special eggplant bhan mi is delicious, but so are dinner options such as kimchi tofu or my favourite mozzarella pancakes. Service is excellent, nice , friendly and polite. Coffee one of the best town, perfect blend and taste, multiple dairy free options. If you feeling like something sweet, there is good selection of various cakes. Kimchi Project has and always be my first food choice when visiting Auckland CBD!
Really good space with a nicely designed back garden and well laid out front seating. Good vibes and good, with bold flavours. We had the tempura eggplant, pancakes with a fabulous sauce, and kimchi fried rice with crispy parsnip, and only wished we had a side of kimchi to add to it all.
Everything here was great! Place is nice, food is amazing and the waiters were super friendly. Would definitely come back
The back of the restaurant has great aesthetic, with amazing ambience and spacious also. The food was really delicious with a concise menu so you don't need to spend ages thinking about what to order. All decently sized with amazing tasting cocktails as well. The steak was well cooked to a medium rare but was a bit plain in flavour. Everything else was great! Good service to top off as well.
We really enjoyed our experience at The Kimchi Project.
We got there when it first opened on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet - which we really liked.
We ordered 2 small share plates (broccolini w ssamjang mayo and the fried chicken) and 2 mains (kimchi fried rice and bulgogi burger. We also ordered a side of the house kimchi. It was so good!
My favourites were the broccolini and fried chicken - I think I might order those two for myself next time.
All of the food was very fresh and nicely presented. The flavours were really nice, and were unique (I don't think it tasted the same as other Korean restaurants we have been to) - which was nice for a change.
I also appreciated the large selection of dairy free options on the menu!
Some of the other reviews mention small portion sizes, but we have big appetites and still had a lot to take away for the next day.
We will be back!
I would have given 5 stars on the food, but I felt the portion size was a little smaller. Otherwise, this place is AMAZING!!
The kimchi fried rice is simply superb!
Also, they don't do the waffle fries anymore!
Absolutely loved this surprising hidden garden round the back. Great food, awesome company and if you love craft beers on tap. Be sure to try their branded beer.
Unremarkable from the road front. Even as you enter, it looks like a rather drab diner. Feeling a little confused with the empty seats; we were told this place was awesome. After a minute of waiting to be seated we were taken through the drab diner, out the back to what is like another world! A small bar and beautifully set out restaurant. A nice array of plants, colours textures and lighting that together created a nice ambience to dine. Then came the food! Oh my god what lovely, well presented food. Very tasty too. It was a little on the pricey side and we were still a little hungry when we left but an otherwise great experience.
Highly recommend a visit.
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