Review Tuihana Cafe - Auckland Central

Delicious smoothies and lovely strong coffee. Family friendly. There's wheel chair access from the main building entrance and accessible toilets. The chips took a while but are really good

Good menu and the French toast was great!

Love the bright airy feeling of this cafe. Always friendly warm service and the food is tasty. They always remember what type of coffee I have . Parking down the side is easy

Very nice cafe. Super friendly staff, clean and comfortable space. Both our coffee (flat whites) and food ( eggs & bacon and a gluten free white choc brownie) were just perfect. The service was fast and the prices are in line with the quality of the product offered. Will return soon!

All food food prepared by the cafe (home made). Friendly owners, good off street parking.

Great food, the comfortable décor is tasteful m of modern dining and the beauty of NZ landscape and fantastic service. Definitely a restaurant we can't help but keep wanting to return to. The first time we came here, four of us turned up 30 mins before they closed, all wanting a full meal. The team were lovely and very accommodation, and the meals were all huge and super delicious! Today we're here for the second time and the service is again fantastic. Our waitress remembers our orders from over a month ago and the meals are again delicious! Thank you so much Leslie and team, we really appreciate you!

Tuihana is a wonderful cafe and food store. Super service and friendly staff. Great for meetings of just for coffee. My team and I had an Awesome Christmas party and will definitely book again this year. Well done to Nate, Leslie and the team.

This excellent Cafe provides a range of tasty food, space for plenty of diners, a friendly welcome, and four dedicated car parks. It is very clean. Wide windows provide relaxing views of shrubs and trees.

Decent food, really good coffee (liking the jaffa!) and food is good. Only tried cabinet food so-far - wasn't bad. Excellent brownie though. Great service and a good atmosphere. Ideal for meetings also - free wifi.

Wow, lovely service and my meal was fantastic, my coffee delicious. This will be my choice when I am in the Mt Eden area. Thank you!

If your looking for a moden laid back clean environment to have a quick cup of coffee or a meeting with a new business client then Tuihana Cafe is for you. The staff are super friendly the service is quick simplistic and the food is amazing.

Such friendly lovely people who run this cafe coffee nice and their sweet slices were very tasty

Tuihana is my absolute FAVE Auckland cafe. Love the friendly, helpful staff, the coffee, the food (which has a Kiwi feel) Always feel welcomed and appreciated. Best coffee I've had in Auckland

Super good coffee, great food! very enjoyable experience with very friendly new owner! Will be a regular!

Great atmosphere and delicious food! And if you want your coffee tweaked, just ask the ever happy friendly staff.

Wonderful staff, great food, yummy coffee. If you're in a hurry you can even txt your order whilst you're still on your way in! Life saver!

Good place. Usually parking available. Daily paper. Wifi. Coffee strong, not cat's pee. Food varied and all looks great.

Really nice food presentation, quality and quantity with friendly owners that also accomodate for large groups. Well worth a stop in.

Friendly staff with a great sense of humour, their cafe is like my work lunchroom. Good food and lovely atmosphere. Love love love this cafe.

Just arrived in NZ for the first time and found my THE coffee place. Staff is great and flat white coffee as well. Great peaceful vibe in here. Thumbs up!

Had my 21st here, was just about the best 21st I could imagine having! Nathan and Leslie were so nice and friendly, and kept me up-to-date with everything throughout the night. The food was great! The place was so nice and beautiful, had an awesome photobooth with their wallpaper as the backdrop. Thank you guys so much for making it such a happy, lively and fun night to remember!

A great place to hang out and enjoy extra fellowship over coffee after church each Sunday an extra act of worshipping God in itself!

Tuihana is our go to favourite cafe. Great food, coffee and awesome staff.

Had my partners 30th here and it was the best... Perfect venue that is central, staff were very friendly and helpful. Nathan you and your wife are awesome thank you so much .

We held my nephew's birthday party at Tuihana, for about 50 adults and kids and had a great time! The food was delicious (the mini falafel cakes disappeared in no time), and the coffees were just what we needed for a cold Saturday morning. Thanks Leslie for being so accommodating and closing the cafe for our function, and thanks team for being awesome!

We visited Tuihana last weekend. Food and service was excellent - and its just across the road from the Albert Eden LB offices where I have meetings so even better :-) Thank you Nathan and Leslie for your warm hospitality and yummy lunches. We will be back :-)

Absolutely scrumptious brekkie, coffee was 5 star, waitress amazing...no bias! Thankyou for abrilliant start to my day! Thanking you all for your exceptional talents! Wonderful experience!

Always, always amazing! Great food, great coffee (esp the iced coffee!!) and great team :)

Food is always good, coffee is great, staff are cheerful and friendly Tuihana is consistently amazing.

Thank you for a great hospitality... Enjoyed friendly service, food and wine... We enjoyed the venue and had an enjoyable nyte... Happy holidays and will/ do recommend to family and friends...

We had my sister's Surprise 40th Birthday here and all boxes were ticked for Service, Food, Location & Convenience. Leslie was a wonderful host, and pleasant to deal with. Nathan was very transparent in the lead up to the event. I would highly recommend this venue for small intimate private events. You will not be disappointed. Minnie :)

One of the few best coffee places I know. Friendly people. The food is always good and very consistent. This place proves the fact that you can have very high quality food and coffee that is very affordable.

Friendly staff. good food. Great venue for private functions in an informal setting. Also they are attentive on social media. They make it easy for people to order their coffee + food because you can do it via txt or twitter. They do some innovative geek stuff with their POS. Anyway it appeals to geeks who love good food + coffee AND good use of technology. Attended my first private function there last night. Food was good + reasonably priced. No problem plating up mains for 20+ people + delivering them smoothly. Dessert was delicious. In July I was at the Gather NZ unconference where food was catered by Tuihana. Lots of lovely food. Coffee was great too and it didn't take long to queue. Check their fb pages for pics of what they've served at other private functions.

Amazing food....and great coffee.......well worth the drive.......very hard to find excellent coffee every time and home made bread...yummy.........scrumpscous mushrooms

Best Big Breakfast - such good value for money and great parking!

Stopped by for a takeaway coffee this morning and got a small double shot flat white. Sadly since my last visit quite a while ago it appears to have gone downhill. I think it’s a change of ownership. Coffee was over extracted and burnt and bitter. Horrible. Cafes that can’t get a simple coffee right won’t be getting my business again sorry

Have been here a couple of times and found it to be very good<br/>Limited space and food options but some very good ones<br/>Deserves a better following<br/>Although it is a little isolated on the Dominion and View corner

Awesome little cafe, I’ve been living in the area for 4 years and only recently stopped by on the weekend. Great mix of cabinet food (including LOADS of sweet things) otherwise you can order off the menu. Had a frittata and a butter chicken pie. The coffee was pretty good. Lovely service.

The coffee is very average the food is average the decor is average. The staff are friendly though. It has off st parking, which is rare in Mount Eden.

Tuihana is a great place to grab a delicious breakfast! They have a varied menu so you're sure to find something to please. Our pick? Has to be the Hash Stack. Amazing home made hashbrowns stacked with poached eggs, bacon and a delicious pesto sauce drizzled around the edge.. yum!

Finding a park in the rooftop area was a bit of a mish, having to navigate between labelled parks (or risk getting towed) — we recommend getting a taxi drop-off, or helicopter ride, or heck, just parachute in. The menu at a glance was appealing enough — with promises of japanese furikaki, tempura battered fish and five-spiced braised beef cheeks. The result? Well… let's just the description kinda trumped reality. Not sure what happened but overall the majority of our dishes were surprising…and not in a good way. However, definitely go for the coffee - Burton's roast is a full-bodied blend with subtle chocolate notes and silky crema — Tuihana even grant you a jaffa on the side. Nice one.<br/><br/>Check out our individual comments here: husk.co.nz/lunches/tuihana-cafe-august-2015

Great friendly service and coffee (large size will keep you going all day) This café was very clean and spacious. The breakfast pancakes plus eggs on home made bread? were a generous size, and more than enough and very tasty.  Would be good to see more healthy options i.e wholemeal bread options in the food cabinet as far as lunch items go, but will def try one of the sweet treats available next time as they look delish.  There is plenty of parking in the carpark beside the café.  This café is in the building on the corner of View Road and Dominion Road.  A portable sign on the corner a good idea.

For such a high rating was expecting a bit much. Ordered the Mary had a little lamb (lamb burger), felt I had been fleeced after eating what was in front of me, presentation was good, lamb patty seemed like it had been reheated in the microwave, flavours of the relish were good, bun was just average. Much better burgers out there for half the price. Service was friendly but overall understaffed as there were dirty tables that waited a longtime to be cleared and refreshed. Very nice decor in Cafe, first time visiting here probably won't come back based on this experience. "Fleeced"<br/><br/>UPDATE<br/>In addition to my original review about 4 weeks ago (Jan 2016). Management from this cafe contacted me to provide response to my feedback and they even asked for the chef to cook lamb burger for them to ensure it was to the standard they expect, for this I commend them for their professionalism and care towards customer service. This is what is needed in lot of eating establishments these days as there is a real hit and miss attitude to customer feedback. Tuihana Cafe management well done! I will be back to give you another try.

Extensive and tasty breakfast menu, good coffees and yummy smoothies! Kid friendly too with staff that made us feel really welcome with our 1 year old daughter! Will definitely be going back often!!

This place deserves to be busier than it is. <br/><br/>A great range of homemade baking, decent coffee and a really interesting menu. Plus free wifi and no surcharge on public holidays. <br/><br/>I love their rewana bread, delicious!

Had a flat white and porridge this morning. The salted caramel was delicious on the porridge and gave a slightly different perspective on sweetness in breakfast.

The service was excellent (i understand we were served by the owner).<br/>I wasn't keen on the way they had French toast on the menu so they did it exactly how I wanted it which was really good of them.<br/>Beautiful little cafe.

We enjoyed our time at Tuihana.  The service was really friendly, the interior is modern and clean, and the menu is interesting with great Kiwiana twists such as rewana and kawakawa.<br/><br/>We tried food from their brekkie menu - I had the buttermilk pancakes with salted caramel sauce, toasted macadamias, banana and bacon.  This was really delicious and indulgent!  It was also pretty big - I couldn't finish it.  If you have a sweet tooth and love salted caramel, you should definitely check this out.<br/><br/>Hubby had the Tuihana mammoth breakfast.  This was a fairly standard big breakfast, although he found it a little under seasoned.<br/><br/>Parking was a bit hard on a Sunday morning as the carpark was full (not sure why) so we had to find a park somewhere on the street, but it wasn't too far away.  The place wasn't busy when we got there though, and it was good to see that this place has free WiFi.  No kids' menu though, so our little one shared our meals.<br/><br/>Overall, a good experience.  Would be keen to come back and try their lunch menu sometime.

Tuihana's a nice clean looking cafe. Lots of white, like a new apartment. The staff are friendly and well, that's it really, the food's fine, coffee good, everything's really pleasant. It would be a good place for a team meeting or to take your grandparents to.

It was quiet the morning we arrived but that was because it was a public holiday. I know it gets busy during the week as this was recommended by our son whose company eat here often. Hubby went for the Mammoth breakfast and I the eggs bene. My eggs bene was OK but hubby goes by size and the portions and taste got a thumbs up from him. I have a long black with hot trim on the side - some places forget the hot water, forget the milk is to be hot or forget the milk altogther. Not so here, our order was spot on. The decor is lovely and clean. The service was friendly and not in your face. As we left more people started drifting through the doors. Parking was also good that morning.

This is one place that you have to go more than once. The food is like art - looks amazing, tastes amazing. The pancakes were the best, going to have to make this a regular!

Tuihana is my all-time favourite Auckland cafe. My only sadness is I live too far away to go here very often. The staff are always welcoming and friendly, the food excellent and the coffee the best :) A fantastic choice if you want real people, real food and real coffee. Thanks team!

Why oh why do i not live closer. I can't even begin to tell you how good the coffee is! Food is so creative, presentation is the star. Very creative...<br/>I'm having coffee cravings. Hard to find but worth the effort.

I'm not sure what is nicer, the food or the staff. Great coffee and meals. Good selection of meals and sweet treats. A regular lunch spot for my friend and I.

Tuihana Cafe is an airy and bright eatery at the end of Dominion Road (Town end). I came here as part of 'The Bloggers Brunch Club' with a great group of other bloggers from Auckland. <br/><br/>What a great experience they offer. We were lucky to have the owner speak to us about the continuity their cafe provides and how tech savvy their cafe is. They offer awesome features such as ordering through email, txt, and twitter (thats a first!). When hiring new staff they ask their current staff what they think of new applicants. I thought this was a great idea, how often do we end up working with complete dummy's or bully's? <br/><br/>They offer a large selection of menu items for both breakfast and lunch. I went with the creamy shrooms on toast, as again my other option that didn't have eggs on the menu were the pancakes, and the toppings shouted too sweet for me personally for breakfast. What i thought was a cool point of difference was that they served their dishes with a maori bread, traditional to the owners of which they handmade themselves. It was really delicious and just gave a different texture to your ordinary bread, as I think he mentioned it was potato based. The mushrooms were cooked well, but I don't think its necessary to serve butter on the side, as its already a creamy dish and the flavour could just be a bit more developed with less cream and more sautéing of the mushrooms, maybe a few herbs like rosemary or thyme added too. The banana smoothie I had was nice but it could have been a bit thicker with more banana as it was a bit more milky tasting. <br/>Staff were very friendly and the owner is an easy going, down to earth chap. <br/><br/>Rating<br/>Food: 6.5/10<br/>Service: 9/10<br/>Value for Money: Very Good<br/><br/>114 Dominion Road, Mt Eden<br/>Opening Hours:<br/>Mon-Fri 7am-4pm<br/>Sat, Sun 9am-2pm

I had brunch at Tuihana cafe with a large group of bloggers as part of a networking meeting. It's important to note that Tuihana does have limited customer parking on site but on week days you are more likely to find parking on side streets. Heading in, the decor is quite striking with bold graphic prints, large lampshades and a stunning landscape mural on one wall. There is a variety of different seating options available, unfortunately as a larger group we had to wait while the tables were reconfigured despite having a reservation.<br/><br/>The breakfast menu looked fairly standard with some sneaky little additions such as the Pacific Toast and the inclusion of pork fingerlings with the eggs bene. I was surprised to see that many of the dishes included rewena bread, what a great nod to our cultural heritage. I had the chicken and bacon pie from the cabinet which was delectable apart from the unfortunate oversight of containing a wee chicken bone (!). My soy mocha, however, was superb.<br/><br/>One of the things that intrigued me about this cafe was the ability to tweet or text your coffee order so that it is ready when you swing by. This would be incredibly handy if you worked at one of the nearby businesses or commuted into the city (Tuihana is on a main arterial road) and shows that they really understand their target demographic.<br/><br/>I really want to give Tuihana a higher grade but they just aren't quite polished service-wise when it comes to larger groups. I'd definitely be keen to visit again with my husband and son as I expect the experience would flow a little smoother if there were less than 20 in the party to cater for! That, and the Pacific Toast still intrigues me!

Tuihana is close to my office building and I can see how popular it is from my window. I must admit that I am not a huge coffee person so I haven't had a huge amount of opportunities to go in. We did order their muffins for a staff leaving party and everyone really enjoyed them. They were a little pricey but they were decide size muffins and there wasn't a complaint in sight.<br/>This weekend we went for brunch.<br/>I had a tough time ordering because I was in the mood for something savoury but I don't like beetroot. I eventually went for the corn fritters with a poached egg, guacamole and bacon. The fritters themselves were tasty but there wasn't really enough bacon or guacamole for my tastes. For $16.50 I would have expected a little more than what I got.<br/>I ordered a sweet Chai Latte and was not disappointed. It was a healthy size and it was incredibly tasty. I also ordered a Tropical smoothie which, while a little bit pricey, was really tasty and refreshing. They normally come in a pretty milk bottle but they had run out of them by the time I ordered so I got a takeaway cup. I was fine with this.<br/>The decor was really nice, clean and fresh with the black and white Tui theme throughout. There were even Tuis in the tree outside. Nice touch! Everything is made on site and as fresh as possible which is a nice change from standard cafes. The staff were really friendly and made us feel at home even though we were a huge group.

I had a lovely brunch at Tuihana on the weekend with a group of amazing bloggers. Tuihana has a nice fresh vibe and the staff were friendly. I broke my Chai Latte virginity here and it was delicious! I had the steak sandwich as I had already had homemade eggs bene earlier that morning. The beetroot relish was amazing and the egg really well cooked. I enjoyed the potato bites as a nice alternative to the usual fries. Tuihana is in a bit of a random place for lunch on the weekend but I would definitely consider going here again, I got a park in the car park with no issues and the food was great. All the food is made on site which is awesome. The only things I wasn't a fan of is that the toilet is a bit of a hike from where we sat (it's actually not that far though) and that the table we were at made it difficult to get in and out of (we were in a large group though so I don't think that is the norm).

I love this place, I work close by and am constantly dropping in for my coffee fix. I have often had lunch here and the food is delicious whether from the cabinet selection or from the menu and the staff are always smiling. It's definitely my favorite café around.<br/><br/>They also have one of the best reward systems around which doesn't rely on remembering to get a stamp every time you buy a coffee you automatically earn rewards every time you spend money!

Love this little cafe. Light and airy with a modern appeal but serving traditional cafe grub.<br/>Mocha's are the best by a long mile and served with a jaffa on the side. <br/>I wanted a particular breakfast off the menu which they were able to cater for me. My friend had the eggs benny and loved them, especially the rewana bread.<br/>Staff are super friendly and attentive. My new favorite cafe!

One of the most welcome additions to the Dominion Road scene. Tuihana is an upbeat, vibrant cafe oozing Kiwi culture, innovation, and flavour.<br/><br/>One of the best loyalty systems I've come across; state of the art. Custom developed and includes all purchases (drink AND food), and an awesome ordering process that allows you to email, SMS, or hello, send your orders in via Twitter.<br/><br/>Fom the cabinet, the scolls are awesome with a cup of coffee - the cheesymite is a winner in my book, though you can hardly go wrong with the other offerings - caramelised onion, ham &amp; cheese, savoury... and then the sweet options are plentiful and delectable.<br/><br/>For a light lunch, the salmon quiche is a winner!<br/><br/>If you have more time to spare, the salt &amp; pepper squid off the menu is amazing - the figs that are served alongside them are to die for. Leslie's Rewana Bread is beautiful, and if you happen to be around on the final Friday of the month, don't pass up the opportunity to sink your teeth into the beautiful Taniwha burger!<br/><br/>The staff are friendly, know me by name, and always take the time and care to share a friendly conversation.

A lovely Cafe, where all the staff know my name. The staff are really friendly welcoming - make a huge effort but are still relaxed. <br/>Excellent top quality food with a large tempting menu. <br/>Very nice surroundings. <br/>Definitely have recommended to friends and family. <br/>Well deserved Five Stars.

Went for breakfast. Really good flavours in here without the heavy handedness of other cafes. Doing the NZ thing with originality.

Best Cafe in Auckland!<br/><br/>Awesome Staff, Awesome Coffee, Awesome Food, Awesome Environment..<br/><br/>Attention to detail, always friendly, fast service.<br/><br/>Now they've incorporated a brand new ordering system via email or SMS, I haven't tried it myself but I'm sure the people who are 'on the go' can really appreciate this.<br/><br/>Thank god I only work upstairs.<br/><br/>Cant ask for more..

Everything a modern cafe should be, light, airy, free-parking, free-WIFI all along with welcoming service and great coffee. All the standard stuff done well.<br/><br/>We were only there for breakfast but will be heading back to to try the lunch menu.<br/><br/>Well worth a stop.

This is by far one of the best local cafes I've been to, even made an account just to write this review. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal here, and I do go very very regularly. I'm pretty fussy with food, but will eat basically anything on the menu. Staff are amazing and have definitely realised the importance of a smile and a little polite conversation.

Update: Went here on Father's Day in a group and they were struggling with the service as there were more customers than usual. Relish was only served with the big breakfast order and not with the poached eggs and bacon which made them quite ordinary. Also portions of bacon varied which was annoying for those who received fewer rashers. Coffee still great and served in a reasonable time. <br/><br/>Original review: A really reliable cafe with good food and great coffee. Very friendly service in a fresh and stylish setting. At the moment the weekends seem to be quiet so there's always plenty of space and very quick service.<br/><br/>Eggs poached perfectly and lovely bacon, although we would like a better choice of bread for toast. Lovely relish on the side. Really nice little carrot cakes also.

As other reviewers have said the portions were a good size but they used packet hollandaise which I think is a bit rough considering you are paying $15.50 for a benny. Coffee was so so. No fresh juice only bottled. Service was very polite. I certainly wouldn't rate this as highly as others have.<br/><br/>Oh and the "home made" relish we found out is not made on site. Lol

Great cafe! Bright and friendly service from efficient staff who are extremely capable of making some of the best coffee in Auckland! Awesome food with an original 'kiwi' take on some much loved classics! Always great to see kiwi culture delivered with style. Welldone Tuihana. (Added bonus... Free parking!) try it for a relaxing Sunday brunch, you won't be disappointed!<br/><br/>Update: the relish! You have to try the homemade relish! They're not kidding... It's like a symphony in my mouth! Yum.

Had brunch at Tuihana Cafe for Mothers Day with the family. The food, coffee and service was excellent, I had a chicken salad with crunchy noodles and a side of chips, the accompanying "Kawakawa" relish with the chicken salad was delicious. <br/><br/>I would highly recommend Tuihana cafe to anyone wanting a good meal, with great atmosphere and friendly service. <br/><br/>Ssssh don't tell anyone but the marmite and cheese scones are delicious!!!<br/><br/>Update: Had lunch at Tuihana Cafe today, great service, great food and excellent coffee!! Up to its normal high standard.

My partner and I have been to Tuihana for breakfast a few times now, and went for lunch today. We weren't disappointed- great food, extremely friendly service, and good coffee. <br/>The lemon truffles are to die for - will definitely be back!

Any Wellingtonian coffee drinker knows that you can't go past Mojo, so I was pleased to see Tuihana had it for when I visit Auckland. Not only that but on both occasions I have visited so far, coffee has been so well made it easily ranks as the best I've had in Auckland. The food is really good and well priced, plus they have free wifi too!

Amazing coffee! Amazing food! Honestly this a little hospitality Pearl in Our little city. Creamy mushrooms are a big win!<br/>The meals are generous in size and tasty as.<br/> I also recommend the big Breakfast.<br/>I will come back for more!!!!<br/>Well done!

Excellent food that comes nice and fast, even if you are in a large group (9) Outstanding service. Strongly recommend especially for breakfast :) Recommend the Tuihana Big Breakfast!!! (All day (ish)) <br/><br/>Parking available off dominion rd.

I stopped in for lunch last week and it was a great place to stop for an hour and watch the busy Auckland life bustle by outside while nice and relaxed on the inside. Perfect cafe atmosphere.<br/><br/>The NZ whitebait omelette is to die for - cooked to perfection. I'm not a salad fan, but the vinaigrette on the side salad was so tasty, it ensured the salad did not go to waste :)<br/><br/>The coffee was prompt to the table, and also excellent. Nice to get a good Mojo coffee outside of Wellington. I'll definitely be back for a weekend brunch one day soon!

Nice little cafe, great decor and even better coffee. It's nice to see more Mojo coffee in Auckland, rather than having to go to Wellington for my fix.<br/><br/>The food is great and the service friendly and fast. Definitely a HUGE improvement on the Coffee Cup which used to be here.<br/><br/>Try the corn fritters - amazing!

If you blink you’ll miss it. Tuihana Cafe is located on Dominion Road, but it’s nestled into the bottom of a commercial building at the junction of View Road. If the sign writing doesn’t draw your attention, you’re likely to continue on towards the famed Dominion Rd strip of Asian eateries. But you’ll be missing out.<br/><br/>When we stopped off for a lunchtime feed on a public holiday, we were given a very warm welcome by the friendly staff. This cafe embraces Kiwiana: rewana bread is on the menu, gorgeous tiki-inspired art graces the walls & they serve organic kiwi Phoenix drinks. Sweet as.<br/><br/>There are several other things that set this place apart, and that the owners pride themselves on. One is the warm, friendly service that makes you feel like you are a long-lost friend. These guys are building a community with their customers.<br/><br/>Secondly, they make & cook everything from scratch on this menu. No pre-made sauces, pre-cut chips or frozen battered fish here thanks very much. This is AWESOME news – so many places rely on mass-produced rubbish filled with additives & preservatives. If you ask what’s in a meal at Tuihana, they don’t check the packet to find out; they ask the chef. Bravo.<br/><br/>Lastly, this cafe is a tech-lover’s paradise. Free wi-fi, text to pre-order your food & coffee, watch the twitter feeds slink across the screen on the counter, or join them on Facebook for the special of the day. It’s no surprise to learn that one of the owners, Nate, has an IT background. Because of this, Tuihana is one of the most social media-savvy eateries we’ve come across, and in today’s digital world they’re leading the way in this area.<br/><br/>But computer know-how don’t mean a thing in the kitchen. Since I am still on a seemingly lifelong search, scouring Auckland for corn fritters as good as my mother’s recipe, I went for the Corn Fritter stack with Crispy Bacon, Chunky Tomato Salsa & Guacamole with Poached Egg, Balsamic & Watercress. The fritters were damn good. Not quite Mum’s standards but probably the closest estimation I’ve come across yet in Auckland’s cafe culture. And that’s high praise! But the tomato salsa & guacamole – yumarama! The salsa was delicious & chunky with tangy pickled cucumber, and the guacamole added that lovely rich avocado creaminess. The egg was perfectly poached with a lovely runny yolk.<br/><br/>The Scotsman went for a man-sized meal: the Kiwi Classic burger loaded with a housemade beef pattie, egg, beetroot & horopito relish & Tuimato sauce, served with kumara fries. The burger was tasty but a tad chewy. The condiments were tasty additions and the kumara fries were crispy & salty.<br/><br/>The rest of the menu has other Kiwi favourites such as Fush & Chups (no spelling mistake!), Salt & Pepper Squid and Eggs Benny on Rewana Bread among other goodies. Tuihana has a liquor license too, so you can enjoy a cheeky champers or beer with your meal.<br/><br/>To read more, check out: http://kiwifoodwonders.com/2013/04/28/tuihana-cafe-foodstore-dominion-road-mt-eden/

My hunger for a beef burger drove me to this place. But on entering, I was told to try the NZ Whitebait Omelette instead! So I decided to order both!<br/><br/>Talking about the omelette, well it was delicious and worth trying over the burger. The salad which accompanied the dish had a unique sweet and sour flavor to it and the whitebait was quite outstanding. I wasn't expecting it to have an overall good taste and I was quite pleasantly surprised. <br/><br/>On the other hand, the kiwi burger was a meal in itself! After the omelette it was quite difficult to actually finish it and actually enjoy it the way I had imagined. But that being said, the 150gm beef pattie was the centre of attraction always and the delicious sauce to accompany it was amazing.