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"Absolutely amazing! Delicious food, drinks and great service. We had the pork belly bao, mushroom soup dumplings, karaage chicken, crispy eggplant..."

Carina Leung

Aurora Lim

"I knew already their cafe at Mt. Eden and finally made it to their vietnamese restaurant. I‘m sure I will come back as the food was awesome. We had..."

Evilmaikel

"I went here last night with family and couldn’t fault anything. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere and service was great...."

Christy

"Beautiful venue with equally beautiful food. Such great value for money too. Pork belly was rated #1 by the whole table. Everything else though was..."

Nicola

"Kid-friendly restaurant. Food is good and service is relatively fast except for the chargrilled chicken which took awhile to be served. Highly..."

Cheekycc

"Great menu with so many goodies to choose from! The staff are great and they make awesome coffee too! This is one of our favorite restaurants we have..."

Siobhan Vusoniwailala

"Great atmosphere and decor. If you come here, make sure to get a seat upstairs! Reasonable prices and great tasting. The cheek dish is 👌 but be..."

J Eats

"We went there for a family lunch, ordered bun cha, pho, fish, and ban xeo. Everything was so delicious and quite authentic (a bit sweet taste than..."

Eat It

"All my friends and family love here. Pretty cool Vietnamese cafe with fashion decor and delicious food. Owner is really nice and friendly. If you..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Love this place. The food is delicious. Check out the prawns with passionfruit. I was a bit sceptical as that is not my type of mix...I was wrong. It..."

Swanangel

"Super awesome atmosphere. A place you would take family and friends. Wicked good menu, lots of variety. Backed up by being super delish. We went on..."

Dael Mckimmie

"We went for Valentines’s day. Although very busy and we had to wait for the food, very understandable for the conditions. The food was amazing. We..."

Boty

"Whenever I want to have authentic vietnamese food, I'll come here! Food are delicious and same goes for service. Recommend for those who love..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Nice food portion for sharing and tasting different food.The lady who served us was very niceBooking essential as it was fully booked the..."

Dummer Dum

"Amazing vegetarian food - crispy tofu is probably the best I’ve ever had! We hadn’t booked but were given a great table upstairs overlooking the..."

Julia Louise

"I’ve tried multiples Vietnamese restaurants in Auckland but so far Sen has brought me the most satisfying experience. I had a staff party at Sen..."

Quinn Mai

"Did a last min booking on a Wednesday night and still managed to get a nice table upstairs. We ordered indivual dishes which are definitely..."

Riddhi

"Sen for late work dinner - i ordered caramelized pork belly which is the portion is quite big for me, the belly is nice and delicious. The duck..."

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"Not really into fusion food but this place is alright! Friendly staff, good presentation of food but most importantly taste a lot better than i..."

Albert Fu

"Love Sen, especially the seating areas upstairs. It’s the perfect place for a first date, dinner with friends or for a group gathering) if you can..."

Joshua Taylor

"I really love the environment here. Our group didn't share food so I can mainly comment on my food. I had the duck salad as an entree and it was..."

Food And People

"There are a heap of Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland, but this restaurant ticks all the boxes.The ambience is set with dim lights and wooden..."

Hungus Girl

"Just been here for dinner. It was very nice, I am very impressed a bout it. All the food is very tasty, love the slow cook pork belly and mango..."

Tiffany

"This place is a little gem. Interior design is gorgeous as the outside looking in seems old & dated. We booked a table for 2 & were given the option..."

GillaGombo

"I’m disappointed that we took so long to get Sen! I knew from the photos online that it was going to be a pretty special dinner & I guessed right...."

Vitale Eti

"Loved it ! Had the spring rolls here, banh bao kep thit and crab meat with rice vermicelli noodles and dried mushrooms. They were all fantastic ! I..."

Nivsha Amin

"After driving past this place for basically years I finally went in for a work lunch and was so impressed.Super delicious Vietnamese food..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Came here on a Tuesday night with 6 people urging to try some Vietnamese. When we came in, we waited around 10mins just for someone to greet us and..."

Jason Zhang

"This is a nice vietnamese place. Staffs are friendly, food is yum, nice decoration too. Would come back when we are in town. Quite a busy place..."

Wendy

"Wonderful dinner with family. we had the beef cheek and fried vermicelli noodles. beef was really tender and we both enjoyed it very much. the..."

FlyingMonkey

"We came to this restaurant countless times. We like Vietnamese food. My favourite one is deep fried tofu with duck egg yolk and papaya salad. We..."

Jewel

"Lovely setting in the cac building. The straw lights and ambience are wonderful. Entrees we had a selection and they were well received. Two of..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"I have been invited here for a dinner with friends. I would give 4/5 for the decoration and location. Great Viet style atmosphere. The spring rolls..."

Bella Luv Food

"Very amenable to our requests, the manager explained the difference between North & South Vietnamese serving styles, and facilitated the conversion..."

Liz Bradley

"I've been here for almost year and always looking for a vietnamese authentic restaurant in Auckland. Come here for the first and surely come back..."

Pham Tuan Anh

"We ordered fried spring rolls, salted egg yolk calamari, pork belly and pho for lunch. Oh dear they are all so yum! We sat outside and nice cool..."

MrsSelwyn

"Was an escape dinner out with my 2nd half. The place is great. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Upstairs is probably the best location for dining...."

Al Kumar

"A characteristic building with modern asian fusion design. It says Vietnamese restaurant and it's actually mix with some other Asian meals in the..."

CocoOnFire

"Great place for a authentic Vietnamese meal. I was told about this restaurant by my sister. Interior fit out is very nice but and the staff are..."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"My friends and I came here on a Wednesday for dinner. We felt very welcome and were seated immediately. Staff are friendly and quite helpful. Love..."

Linh 💛

"Went with family for a birthday and the service was excellent, the waitress looking after was really accommodating and helpful, she was like a long..."

Jeffie

"Our meal at Sen was alright, although I've definitely had better Vietnamese in Auckland. It was on father's day, a day which they are not usually..."

Petra Pearce

"Delicious food and lovely dining place. I was very impressed with the bowl of Pho, the broth was so so good and authentic(my opinion)😝 that really..."

Mr & Mrs Krämer

"This was our first experience and we will be back.The venue has been tastefully remodelled since the previous owners.The service was..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"Really enjoyed my dinner tonight at Sen. Such a beautiful restaurant and ambience, lots of space and food came quickly and was absolutely delicious..."

Chuchueats

"Went in for a quick lunch and ordered the Vietnamese Ham banh mi and the clay pot caramelized pork belly. Service was quick as we went late..."

C & J

"I loved the ambience, and low light setting. Felt very relaxing and welcoming. The mango salad was a tad too sweet for my liking as I was expecting..."

Elnaz Gor

"Excuse my language but this place is bloody good!Nice place to sip on coffee or beer and smack talk the afternoon away with your mates.Nice..."

Darren Big Belly

"I've ordered my food from here a couple of times through ubereats!. Very delicious Vietnamese food, I really enjoyed their summer rolls and noodle..."

Brave Eat

"Gorgeous food, super fresh ingredients, delecious and creative. Great cocktails. Such a gorgeous resturant. Lovely for an intimate dinner..."

Oones Connor

"I've been meaning to add my review for Sen but I can't find my pictures now! Our booking was for lunch for a group of 15...."

Lemonslimesoranges

"Went in and tried it out for lunch yesterday. Place was very cool and we loved the decor and atmosphere. Food was delicious too. Lots of fresh..."

Alex Truscott

"Came over here with a friend. The place had such a wonderful atmosphere. Food was actually quite reasonably priced. Presentation of the food was..."

Leonardo Law

"I went out for dinner with friends and one recommended Sen. I am very glad she did. We shared a variety of dishes which I was most impressed..."

Gus

"Lovely character and simple tasty food. Service was pleasant. The mango cocktails here are fantastic too! It seems like very authentic Vietnamese..."

Chris Turner

"Really good, fresh food and generous size meals. I had the summer rolls followed by lemongrass chicken. The rolls were very good while the chicken..."

Erin Jay

"This place is amazing!! Beautiful intimate setting. Under a soft light, marble like tables, beautiful plates having your delicious food. Food was..."

Natasha Banerjee

"Food was amazing- well balanced and delicious! The chicken curry was a stunner, so was the shaking beef and caramelized pork belly; with ample space..."

Apple Tate

"This place bursts with freshness, food was soooo good. We ordered the prawn and chicken summer rolls and the lemongrass skewers to start with- yumm...."

Sheeks

"Very cosy ambience, especially as were seated upstairs. We ordered spring rolls-massive entree, to share among 3-4. Also had squid with salted egg..."

Tet

"Visited Sen today with my family for my birthday dinner and I was overjoyed to get a reservation last minute. Our waitress was super friendly and..."

Jenny Da

"The owner looks like a Vietnamese Gangster. The most friendliest gangster you will ever meet. One that talks about property prices, takes care of..."

Tony Ma

"Since Husk lunches began, the Huskies have somewhat become self-appointed Vietnamese cuisine critics, having tasted offerings from many of the top..."

Husk Creative

"Yay!! This places was amazing. I went here a week ago for a birthday celebration for twins that I know. The ambience was just 🙌🏻! The..."

Rachel Choy

"I don't know how biased I'm being here because I'm a sucker for some ambience, but this place is one of my favourites in Auckland I have to say...."

Rhegan Smith

"Great little fusion restaurant tucked away in Mt Eden. Great service and atmosphere with two level dining. The food was great, filled with fresh..."

J.T547

"I love this place! I love the decor, the service and most importantly i love the food! I have been to sen a few times and tried quite a few things on..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"We went there for lunch on a Saturday. We were able to get a table without any booking which was great as we decided at the very last minute. Right..."

Trần Tuyết Duyên

"My bf and I decided on some viet food last minute on a saturday. Sen is spacious and have heaps of seats so we were able to walk with a table..."

Joanne Chiang

"Ordered their sen's starter plate, pork buncha, chicken rice noodles and their pho when we came here last night. Everything was so delicious,..."

Kenzi Yee

"I explored this place out of no where. Located towards the end of Mt eden village right behind the domain.I was quite elated with the find..."

Arpita Mandal

"The old bluestone building they are in is now Sen Vietnamese just had the beef pho there and broth very nice n hearty for a cold day, a bit on the..."

Diner8Here

"Sen has a great atmosphere with friendly staff plenty of on street parking, we had a set menu for 13 people, great variety of dishes and all felt..."

Bill Smale

"I love this place. The squid is the best squid I've ever had. Everything else is pretty good to, mango salad = deliciousness. Well worth trying out...."

Wendy Oswald

"This place has a really nice vibe and ambiance going on. It's dark, it's moody and just a little bit romantic. We'd been across the road at..."

Kieran

"Good food, great cosy atmosphere for a relaxing dinner with friends on a week night. The mango salad and bun chà was our favourite. Only small..."

RunningForCake

"I came here for my dad's birthday. He has recently come back from Vietnam and we had a very nice dinner. Our waitress was very abrupt and had a..."

Katrina Dodge

"Lovely restaurant with a nice casual atmosphere. Loved the cosy booth upstairs. We ordered spring rolls and summer rolls to start with. Fresh and..."

Sarah Fandoux-Roussel

"Beautifully decorated restaurant. We went for a Saturday lunch and ordered a variety of dishes. I loved the Vietnamese baguette with chicken ans..."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"At first we were upset about the demise of C.A.C, it was where we had our first date lucky we are stubborn and were determined to visit out of..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Phenomenal Vietnamese. Fresh produce and elegantly served and put together. Really happy with the meal. Had summer rolls and a mango salad, also..."

Papakento

"The food was BRILLIANT. The pork belly was amazing but could have been a tiny bit warmer. Staff very very friendly. Would be great if they did a..."

William Towle

"Love the ambiance of the place. Def a nice place to do a quite catch up with a few mates. The food was good on some aspect and some not so great. Had..."

Ethan Liaw

"Have been treated to Sen for dinner before - but went to lunch today. DELICIOUS! They have a special lunch menu in which everything sound great. Our..."

Graeme Frost

"Xin Chao - Welcome to a slice of Vietnam.Located in the once infamous bar CAC - Mount Eden.Recently coming back from Vietnam I was..."

House Of Eats

"Came here for my birthday with a small group, okay first of all the food is amazing. The deep fried squid and shaking beef are a must try. And the..."

Ciara

"Went there for Sunday lunch. My partner and I were quite satisfied as we left, fared a little on the expensive side for the amount of pho we ordered..."

Amanda Teo

"After visiting Sen it's easy to see why this place is rated 4+. The restaurants decor is pretty simple but well done. It has really nice ambience and..."

HJ

"The atmosphere of this place is so warm and welcoming, the staff really do make you feel welcome.As for the food the clay pot caramelized pork..."

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"Let me start by saying that I could live on the mango salad from Sen. The food is so fresh and yummy there and the service is really welcoming and..."

Thought For Food

"It doesn't look like a traditional Vietnamese restaurant when u walk into it, it looks like a kiwi or European style restaurant-Although they hang..."

Flora

"What a cool restaurant in Mt Eden!!! It's quite a big restaurant with 2 floors, and has a very modern look & feel. The food was amazing. My..."

Misty

"There are so many Vietnamese restaurants serving NZ but only very few of them actually offer authentic style food. We have been trying loads of..."

R & A

" Food was fine, nice flavours, very mild overall in flavour. Shaking beef was ok, but didn't melt in my mouth. Nothing to rave about, nothing..."

Wanderlust

"Fusion Vietnamese food is a hotly contested market here in Auckland, with notable restaurants like Cafe Hanoi and Le Vietnamese already having a..."

Aucklandholic

"Came here with friend on Thursday night, absolutely amazing experience.The service was very friendly, fast and professional. A guy served..."

Tanz

"Absolutely one of the best Vetnamise places I have ever been too. The customer service is excellent, they really know their food. The food was..."

Karen

"I had the poached chicken salad which was fresh and tasty, my friend had the fish which looked even better. Great atmosphere and easy location for..."

Emma

"Had come here off the back of a friend's recommendation and some seriously good reviews. The star of the night was by far the clay pot pork belly...."

Featured Eats

"We came here with the recommendation from my friend who said their mango salad was amazing. Unfortunately it was sold out. We..."

Aniva Huang

"The spring rolls and savoury pancakes were crisp and very tasty followed by chicken curry and shaking beef, both excellent. We finished our meal with..."

Anne Rickett

"Had a beautiful meal here, great service and awesome location. Summer rolls were delicious as was the thick dip that went with it - other Vietnamese..."

Emily Reeves

"We never write reviews but this place was exceptional. We were looking for somewhere new to try on the way to a gig at the..."

David Poole

"Just went for dinner. So good!!! Fresh and full of flavour. Will be returning soon to try everything we didn't order tonight. Both the mango..."

Laura Handley

"Lunch on a Friday suddenly became effortless and cool.Noticing that the CAC Eatery had 'morphed' into a Vietnamese restaurant, my taste buds started..."

WinaJ

"The restaurant catered well to us on a Tuesday night. From the outside its a bit deceiving, the restaurant is much bigger than it looks from the..."

The One With A Nut Allergy...

"I recently travelled to Vietnam and tasted the great food over there. To be honest I was quite disappointes with the vietnamese restaurants offers in..."

Foodie Auckland

"Went to Sen last Friday for lunch. Best Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. We had beef mango salad, market fish and lemon grass chicken salad...."

Sarah

"As per usual, beautiful meal and a great environment, I recommend Sen very much. Everything about this place is superb, great service and great..."

Racmac

"My now favourite Vietnamese place to dine in. Great location with easy road parking. Food is very delicious and full of flavour! Great range to..."

Dl Pwat

"Finally a great lunch and dinner venue close to work. Great flavours and fresh ingredients. Will be back again for sure. Great range of tap beers..."

Peter

"A wonderful restaurant where, for the first time in my group of 15 friends, we all left happy with the food, service, and restaurant atmosphere. 100%..."

William W. Perez Rivero

"Lovely quiet place to have lunch with delicious food. I got the combination lunch set with a crispy pork bahn mi and a fresh spring roll and they..."

Jean-luc Lawlor

"Everything is great from service to food but the round table and the fixed seats is a little uncomfortable. Overall it still a great place to eat and..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Worth your money and price is pretty good. Ordered for Takeaway and it tasted as good as it does when you dine in. I’ve dined in this place a very..."

Nita.

"We work within walking distance so had a leaving lunch here. We did pre-book since we had a fairly large table. It did look like they had an upper..."

Benedict Uy

"Have been to Sen 3 times in the last month for lunch and dinner, with a small.and large group. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service each..."

Delanie Nepia

"In all the times we have been to Mount Eden for work, how have we not discovered this little neighbourhood gem? So good we went two nights in a row?..."

Linda Robson

"This was a nice place to stop in before going to the Project. The food and prices were pretty good. Great service..."

Jessica Ureste (Jess)

"I think this is now our go to for Authentic vietnamese restaurant. Great service, very friendly and always caters to the needs of my family. The food..."

Odyssey L

"Nice Vietnamese restaurant located in central Auckland. Came here for lunch and loved the atmosphere so much. Compared to most other Vietnamese..."

PP CC

"Not your usual Vietnamese restaurant. With rustic and industrial decor, this place is simply cool, a perfect place to hang out with friends for a..."

Jerry Wong

"It is such a good and peaceful environment to have dinner. I loved the food. It is good to come back..."

leydi peña

"Sen is a really great place for a date night. All their cocktails were delicious, I would recommend the mango one and the espresso one. We got a..."

Aida Harris

"Pho is always a delight. The desserts are yum too (try the pandan dessert) Thank you chefs..."

Joseph Kim

"I visited the place with my school mates. Overall, this restaurant provides excellent quality of foods & services. All staff are friendly, the..."

Rumi Regina

"I often come here. They have good food, fresh, rich taste, good service. Don't miss the drink menu that is worth a try. The restaurant has a unique..."

Chloe Dang

"The restaurant exudes a fantastic atmosphere that we thoroughly enjoyed. The pho, in particular, was outstanding and left a lasting impression on..."

Vivi Wang

"Came here for quick lunch, three of us so seating on the wrong side of the restaurant where there is less decorations (next to the kitchen). Dishes..."

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Huami

87/100 (2163 ratings)

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"Went for restaurant month. Had Peking duck, Yangzhou fried rice, bean cooked in olives leaves, black pepper beef, Pinot noir with antipodes..."

S B Foodie

"Came here for drinks. Cute vibe and hip crowd..."

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"Great place to try, obviously if you are expecting the traditional yum char experience with your dim sum being served on trollies and the hustle and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Huami is finally bringing a contemporary atmosphere to Chinese restaurants in Auckland, something long overdue. Think sleek and dark, black and neon..."

Zoe Bowker

"Today I will write about Huami – one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Auckland. Situated below the Sky Tower, it is a great place to entertain..."

Lucy

"Really really recommend the bbq pork bun and slices 👌 juicy as hell and super flavourful. One of the best places in Auckland to go for..."

Real Slug

"Loved the interior and ambience; the wait staff were very helpful and polite. The home made spinach egg tofu was to die for, the sauce was amazing..."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Huami had a great atmosphere, food, and service. I came here for dinner, they were helpful with wine selection and patient when ordering. The food ,..."

Doris Ma

"Yumcha @huamiakl 🥟🥢 Located on the ground floor of the sky tower, 🐼 has been here a couple times for dinner but has yet to try out their..."

Pandadrools

"I can only rate their cocktails, which I enjoyed more than my fair share of over the course of two evenings! These were beautifully executed by the..."

Famished

"We ordered 2 x Whole fruit wood roasted pecking duck, Sweet sour deep fried prawns, Sichuan style prawns, shrimp chilli fried rice and xiao long bao...."

G1k

"The quality of food delivered at Huami is quite high however, it is a little on the pricy side. The dishes utilised high quality New Zealand produce..."

Louise

"I hesitated to visit because I was always of the opinion you can get great dumplings at a third of the price from many a yum Cha joint. We came for..."

Chan Can Eat

"Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff. We went for lunch and were greeted on entry, then taken to a table prepared for us as we had a booking..."

Jenny Da

"Beautiful bar in Sky City. Came here for drinks. Bartender was knowledgeable and friendly and the cocktails were exquisite. Lovely decor and..."

Dumba

"Our family go to place for any Chinese festival celebrations. The place is well managed and is located in a lively place. They are slightly expensive..."

Derek Cheung

"I've been here a few times for dinner, but today was a first for yum cha. It's definitely one of the higher-end and more expensive yum cha places in..."

Louise

"Been here three times so far this year. Not sure Huami is the best yumcha in Auckland, but pretty sure here is the most expensive one. Nice food and..."

Becky Kuang

"5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 5/5 Customer ServiceBest Yumcha in Auckland.This place is like the fine dining..."

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"Huami is unlike any other Chinese restaurant, as a fan of yum cha I know what to look for and what the good ones really taste. Having a lot of..."

Ang Sarap

"It’s my first experience at Huami. 3 top dishes are Bejing duck, bbq pork with Manuka honey and dimsum basket. However, the taste is a little bit..."

Ashley Tran

"High-end Chinese restaurant! Went there with my colleague on a Wednesday’s night. The front desk lady at the reception is attentive. We ordered the..."

Annie Low

"Absolutely stunning food!Highly recommend. I have tried a few things from Huami, I have a few favourites that I always must order when..."

Foodie Feels

"Yumcha at Huami consists of the usual dishes but with a premium twist. Sure it’s more expensive but you receive better quality of food, taste and..."

LiLi Bee

"Came here for my birthday lunch with my family and being asian they are hard to impress! But this place not only blew them away, the service was..."

Dolma Chuan

"Polite and friendly staff, as well as beautiful decor. The food was equally amazing and flavoursome, also aesthetically pleasing. I would definitely..."

Local Grams-ma

"I have to say the service is top notch but food is very average. Lobster with mapo tofu is good taste. But tofu is cold so this can only..."

Bella Lin

"Came here on Sunday lunch time without booking so were seated at the bar. Food is delicious and service is top notch, however the price is quite up..."

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"Their service is one of the best. The duck was to die for!! I have nothing bad to say because I've been here twice and still are consistent with how..."

Gelainedreyes

"came here with friends because we wanted to eat duck on rice, if you're looking for some decent one in town then this place will not disappoint you..."

Benji

"Loved lunch here enjoyed how everything came with it’s own dipping sauce. My highlight was the duck will definitely be back to try more off the..."

Laz Irie Tiare Tyla

"Best high class yumcha in city. Better service than other yumcha place. And char siu bun taste so good. Fresh made roast duck was crispy and full of..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Nice chinese restaurant in sky tower easy to find. I had dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday. Staff are kindly. We had peking duck, sweet..."

Cindy Chu

"Huami is the perfect place to explore a modern and traditional twist of yum cha in Auckland city. This time round, I ordered their famous BBQ Pork..."

Amanda Megayanti Wijaya

"Had dinner here recently with my friends. Nice decoration inside. I was impressed with our starters and dessert. Especially the marinated prawn with..."

Mai

" Eat yumcha in Auckland.I haven’t tried dinner yet but am extremely impressed with the yumcha food Quality. They even pour your..."

Tony Ma

"Premium restaurant that serves delicious chinese food. Servings were pretty small, but tastes so good. The place is nice, and their big red door’s..."

EAT Girl 👑

"Huami has established itself as a premium Chinese restaurant in Sky City. Not only does it serve fancy dinners, but it is also a destination for a..."

Annie Ren

"Decided to dine here for dinner with the family. The best dish we ordered was the Peking duck, typically with Peking duck as a dish the..."

Kelly

"Great ambience which is optimal for family lunches/dinner. Efficient service and good dim sum selection. Particularly enjoyed the duck, which meat..."

Calvina

"My family and I came here for my birthday and it was so magical! The service was incredible, and the food was unlike anything else. They even..."

Marnie

"Amazing yum cha food, very tasty and the dumplings are fuller. I love how the dumplings with prawns in it really have huge chunks of the prawns. Ha..."

Marggie Pascua

"I love this place. Really nice décor. The food is amazing, especially the duck. The price is on the high side but worth it. The only complaint is..."

Lulu

"Tasteful decor, the restaurant was busy on a Saturday night. Service did not suffer, food was mostly excellent. We had dim sum for entrees which I..."

Gus

"Little more can be said than superb. Attentive wait staff, appealing environment and surroundings - and the food was something to behold. If there..."

Jon-Paul Fey

"Visited Huami last time with my family when it first opened its door and was impressed ever since! Tried couple of items on the menu and they were..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Went there for yum cha with my parents since mum has been raving about this place for a while. First impression- Not good! I arrived there after my..."

Cupy Dee

"I have always been skeptical of ‘modern’ representation of Asian food, unless they also deliver in flavour. Huami definitely did not..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"My personal favourite “enjoy ur day for pretending you are a rich and fabulous artist living in 1920s shanghai”.Very good selection of..."

Satine Liu

"Hubby and I chose the "Huami Nectar" set menu. Waitress was awesome. Food was great. We were full after the starters and had to take home the mains..."

Nibbler

"Situated below Sky Tower Auckland, Huami offers an extensive menu focusing on Cantonese fare including dim sum that is both traditional and..."

Picky Piggies

"Since Huami has been open, I have been wanting to get my taste buds inside there! Every time I walked past I admired the sophisticated upmarket fit..."

Frank

"Great food... that food fired duck is AMAZING. Great service and nice drinks, overall well worth the expensive price tag. Would come back here when..."

Snowden Tapper

"I came here with my family and they ordered a bunch of dishes including the Peking duck. I would say the presentation of all the dishes are 5/5- all..."

Aimee.

"Great meal best Chinese food I’ve ever had in New Zealand everything tasted very tasty especially the bbq pork. Will be back for sure to try the..."

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"Nice food nice service but only quantity they need to work on... Tried spicy chicken(dnt know exact name) Was good and mofu tofu but quantity..."

Chetan Mani

"Huami was an elegant combination of refined Chinese decor with world class dim sum chefs. The finesse in the chicken feet resulted in delicious..."

Jade H Lim

"Excellent choice for Chinese dining. Very friendly and professional service. Full bar available with wine selections from across the world. Great..."

Tanz

"Huami was recommended by Media. We were very excited being there and ready for the fantastic food.Staff was helpful and nice. For the food,..."

Jie

"As Chinese food lover I was looking forward to try the then recently open restaurant in Sky City. Had great expectations but when I left the place..."

Diogo Reck

"Recently opened Huami along Federal St. in Skycity Auckland. Food were near perfection! From colours, presentation and taste is exquisite. Ordered..."

LilMSunshine

"Huami is the best Chinese food I have ever had. The duck was definitely the highlight with the crispy skin and all rolled up into a little pancake...."

Leilani Toiting

"First time been to Huami, the atmosphere is so nice and the food presented very well. Instagramable dishes and nice service. Will try other main..."

LuciferTSN

"I wouldn’t say this is your traditional Chinese restaurant. First impression of the place, it reminded me of Masu. According to the waiter, it has..."

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"Great food and service. Best chinese restaurant in Auckland. Will surely be a regular here. Impressed with the decor and specially the clay oven on..."

Andy

"Anyone whos abiding a gluten-free eating habit would know it can be awkward experience asking for gf options especially with Chinese cuisine...."

Sunny Lam

"Spent a couple of hours with hubby at this restaurant - loved the dumplings , much more care had gone into the dumplings into comparison of the Jade..."

Jasmine

"Just had dim sum for lunch. Generously sized, unique and most importantly very tasty dumplings. Look forward to coming back when we return to..."

Smalljude

"The interior design is very attractive...the traditional Chinese elements beautifully added around the space. Services are great. Teas are fabulous,..."

Chefaldini

"Huami is a whole experience from the moment you walk in the door. Friendly and attentive wait staff, beautiful interior and food to die for.The..."

Mel Miller

"Came here for my birthday dinner. The service was faultless. Absolutely lovely dining experience and the attention to detail from the waitress and..."

Stacie Liston

"After coming here a couple of times just for the cocktails in the bar area as it's a great spot with awesome bartenders... we thought we should try..."

Donna&Shane

"We came here on Friday night on a whim. We were told there would be a 30 min wait but didn't have to wait long at the bar at all before they got us a..."

Jasveen Kaur

"I have ordered the two vegetarian dumplings and they are absolutely way beyond expectation. I am actually really surprised how tasty The two..."

Foodiegirlnz

"Huami is the latest addition to the Federal Street dining precinct at SKYCITY. This isn't your typical Chinese restaurant so if you have your heart..."

Susan

"Came here tonight with the fam and i can safely say the overall experience well worth a one time visit.The waitress was absolutely the..."

S&G Take Auckland

"I'd read the exisiting reviews about Huami & wasn't sure what to expect particularly as they were very mixed. I can truly say, as someone that eats..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here last night and was quite happy with the overall experience here. For starters we ordered the ribs in sticky coffee sauce, chicken in chilli..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Huami truly exceeded my expectations! Their extensive menu offers something for everyone, and the food was absolutely amazing and lived up to the..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"Beautiful restaurant... Absolutely loved it. The staff were friendly, helpful, and very efficient. The plates were a large serve which I'm not used..."

Paula Sargent

"Food was good here..service is excellent. We ordered a variety of dim sums and happy with the quality. The dessert was amazing with the right..."

Viv H

"Thank you for the personal touches added to the service. Much appreciated. And thank you to the young lady who provided much of the service..."

Te Aroha Warren

"Very yummy traditional Shanghai Style Chinese food. The seasoning is not too strong and the portions are moderate, so you can enjoy many dishes. I..."

Yuichiro Soma

"The Yum Cha flavor is decent, but the Peking duck's quality doesn't quite measure up to what it used to be years..."

Lefei C

"Great food and services. The private room is quiet and spacious. The scallop, prawn and duck are amazing! Great for a special..."

Tony Kwok

"Staff members are friendly, courteous and helpfull. Some are attentive and some aren't so much. We ordered glutinous rice dish, and we waited for 1hr..."

Alex Tjahjana

"One of the most fancy Chinese restaurant in town: Baiju ice cream is a must try (it has the pleasant Chinese white wine aroma but taste totally like..."

Caidi JIANG

"Finally had a chance to try Huami. Light taste, not oily. Peking duck was great, although the skin can be crispier. Dim sum comes in three pieces...."

Hungry Teddy

"Me and my partner decided to eat here just to find a place to eat dinner together. The service was lovely from the beginning - seated within 15 mins,..."

Cassandra

"Huami serves the best Chinese cuisine in Auckland. Everything is just perfect. Ordered the set menu this time and it was such a feast! Can’t wait..."

Buddy Chen

Gusto At The Grand

87/100 (1907 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"17th October 2018Excellent, good quality, tasteful foodBeautiful and classy ambianceLoved the puttanescaGood value for money..."

Maricor Sunga

"The octopus made me want to grow 8 mouths so I could eat more of it simultaneously. Amazing staple Italian dishes done beautifully. Also superb..."

Bella Qian

"Gorgeous Italian food. The gnocchi is TO-DIE-FOR! Great service in a romantic setting. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, as..."

Famished

"Amazing place to have lunch. Food was great and service was fast. Love everything, especially the meat tartare. Pork belly and beef cheeks for mains..."

Oriental Doll

"Gusto at the Grand provided a combination of fine dining and authenticity. Every dish ordered managed to impress me in terms of flavour and..."

Louise

"Tucked inside the back of the Sky City Grand, away for the hustle & bustles. Great atmosphere, especially up at the bar or the chef’s table right..."

Manz

"We came here for a birthday party and shared dishes. We ordered the pappardelle duck (yum), risotto (yum), fried potatoes (no flavour), fried chicken..."

Adrianna

"I think this is my new favourite go to place for pasta! not only was the ambience great, the food was second to none. we ordered the Duck parpadelle,..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"“Historically Italian Food is made to be shared. This continues at Gusto at the Grand”, this is what’s written on the top of the menu at Gusto..."

Ang Sarap

"With so many amazing Italian restaurants throughout Auckland, I wouldn’t have expected to find my favorite one tucked away inside the SkyCity..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Make it a 4.5 as almost perfect. The only negative was having to wait for someone to take my order for a glass of wine despite them knowing I would..."

Glenn P

"A really lovely place with great food and service. Had my dad’s birthday dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. The octopus carpaccio was..."

Nekokoko

"Good food and excellent service. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We did really enjoy the time being here. Defintely will come back next time...."

Katy Tran

"My solid go-to for an Italian fare - Gusto at The Grand is always a good time, no matter what size your party is. Shared-dish style dining with a..."

Eileen

"I have been to this restaurant in valentine's day. I ordered a scallop risotto with green beans. The scallop is fresh and yummy. The risotto is well..."

Paul McDonald

"We had the breakfast buffet here (Around $32 pp) while we stayed at the Grand Hotel and I must say the food is of high quality. The salmon wings and..."

G1k

"Came here for a birthday lunch. To start off we ordered the Limoncello Fever cocktail and Cucumber Mint Lemonade Mocktail. Didn't enjoy the cocktail..."

Tarun Parmar

"Packed for a tuesday night but what a wonderful venue. Potatoes were very nice as was the bread and balsmic. Opted for riccotta and spinich canneloni..."

Flippynz

"Always visit Gusto when we stay at Skycity. Mushroom/gnocchi is the BEST you will ever get.Recommended to all who appreciate quality..."

Marcus

"Located at the Sky City Grand Hotel, landed up with a few colleagues here for lunch. Setting of a fine dine, vast menu for food and drinks specially..."

MANSI BHALARIA

"I feel like I need to give this a 5 star because it's really fancy?? But also they did a fantastic job splitting the bill like 10 ways so that was..."

Carmelia Ng

"The meals are to die for. Sampled a few meals(vegeterian) and everything from the presentation, taste and smell was magnificent. The service was..."

Nyasha Makunga

"Beautiful Italian restaurant with handmade pasta. We tried the restaurant month deal and loooved their pizzetta with sweet ricotta and honey! The..."

Annie Ren

"Excellent authentic Italian restaurant at Sky City GrandClassy presentationTop quality staff as expectedThe food is quite..."

Glenn Town

"We came here for the restaurant menu. A small pizette with ricotta and honey for entree. An interesting start but everyone on the table loved it. The..."

Dxlche

"Very, very good, authentic Italian. Excellent sharing menu with unusual combinations that delight. Good wine list too. One of the best in..."

Hounds

"The food was excellent, we started with the mussels, and moved on to lamb cutlets, snapper and the king prawns, the duck fat roasted potatoes were..."

Paula Jane Wright

"Awesome place. Came here for dinner once and we were really impressed. The food tasted great and the portions were pretty decent. A little..."

Jess

"Was a lovely place to dine in. We had a longer wait than expected for our main courses however I thought the staff were friendly and the restaurant..."

Jessica Marie Violet

"Went to Gusto’s for my birthday dinner. A lovely night. Had housemade ricotta with pine nuts with the pizzetta and perfect salty prosciutto. Main..."

Dolce Far Niente

"Really nice food with very polite and friendly waiters, the waitress who served us was extremely accommodating to us since this was our first time..."

Heidi Chapman

"Another quiet coffee spot that I favour for when I’m meeting clients around Sky City or just after a place where I can get sit down have a nice..."

Medium_Rare

"Had a meal here (for work) on Friday night. Started with the fried calamari and pork and veal meatballs (not pictured). Both dishes were beautifully..."

Keri Williams

"I moved from Melbourne, Australia and have grown up with Italian family friends hosting fresh pasta nights with Home made desserts to follow. I have..."

Dorothyveaila

"Was staying in the hotel and find this restaurant very convenient and elegant to dine in. Had lunch here and the staff member was definitely very..."

Msav

"Working our way along Federal St. we had to give this place a go. The ambience is nice, elegant and modern, very fitting of the/matching of the..."

Jeffie

"Slightly different.Compared to whats on the street this brings a more European feel in food selection. Satisfying and hits the spot. I..."

Tony Ma

"Can not rate high enough, absolutely stunned, after travelling Italy for 2 months wow wow wow, we were in heaven and that's just on the entree......"

Rach Hill

"I have been here with my colleagues. we have ordered Bruschetta, calamari, duck fat chips, meatball panini and garlic bread for entre, in the main..."

Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi

"Been here a few times and had decent food all visits! Service has been attentive but not to the point of annoying. The bucatini is..."

Sheena

"Beautiful interior, great service & delicious food. I loved every single dishes we had tonight. The Gnocchi was outstanding as they have reinvented..."

Chico

"Delicious, modern Italian food. The Girls Day Out $49 pp menu was excellent value. Staff were friendly and helpful, multiple staff waited our..."

Leenix

"Set lunch menu @ $45 is a bargain and shared plates was ideal for our group. Definitely recommend the bruschetta, beef cheeks and the salted caramel..."

Annette Morrissey

"My favorite Italian restaurant... i perceived it to be the best in Auckland. Sheek and street style italian place. Warm vibrant and relaxed..."

Arpita Mandal

"Had Mother's Day Lunch - started off with meatballs which were tender and yummy followed by duck pappardelle...and braised cuttlefish. Food very..."

Hungry D

"Fine dining but one of the very best. We started the evening with cocktails of which they had a wide range of beer, wine, moctails and cocktails. The..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Let's start with the squid ink risotto. The risotto was beautifully cooked and tasted wonderful. The spaghetti had plenty of clams but I did find the..."

Sabrina Chae

"I’ve only been to Gusto once (back in 2015). I was impressed with the quality of food and had no real complaints about service.My..."

Raymond Tiong

"Not a 5 due to service, but first the FOOD.Wow their house bread is incredible- such a lovely texture and perfect to dip into the orgy mushroom..."

Thegreeats

"Thoroughly enjoyed the food here!Top recommendations:- the bread, they kept it coming all night! Thank you!- puttanesca, loved the..."

LAC

"Had a really lovely dinner at Gusto tonight, it was my first time at this restaurant and I leave with a desire to return to try the rest of the menu..."

Philip Doyle

"Flawless evening. Service was impeccable, very helpful wait staff. I really liked this place, my first visit and i will definately return. They..."

FJ

"10/10 for service, good food and wine. Both lamb and pasta dishes were cooked to perfection. Food came out quickly. Our waitress, Saara was..."

Nitasha Raj

"nottt quite the best servicei was sitting at the table for a long time and wasnt asked if i wanted to order a drink and it felt like staff were..."

Misery 306090

"Great service and food. Our waiter was friendly, appropriately chatty and helpful. The food was varied and tasty. I went with some fussy friends and..."

Bex Ellis

"First of all, the service there was very good. Ordered one pumpkin pasta and one salad as lunch. Raw food materials were fresh. Taste was clear and..."

Michelle Hwang

"This restaurant is going to be info one of my favourites, I went to celebrate my partners birthday and the service and food where completely..."

Nfp

"Lovely authentic ltalian food, everything we tasted on the menu was a 'taste sensation' super helpful and friendly staff and the decor was cool also...."

Lucy Fitzgerald

"Went for the #Restaurant of the month# menu, went to Gusto the following night we went to Masu, our traumatic heart has been quickly healed by Gusto...."

Chelsea

"Had a wonderful dinner tonight with my friend the decor is very stylish, sophisticated and grand with the chandeliers they also have a separate area..."

Foa Pili

"Wow i really had a great experience at gusto in the sky city hotel. Really nice atmosphere and also the service was superb. The restaurant itself has..."

Issie

"Gusto is really, really fabulous. It is certainly grand, with a huge dining area, chef's table and roomy, sophisticated vibe. The whole fish is..."

Chelsea

"Amazing, authentic Italian food! We sat at the bar in the kitchen which was surprisingly a great seat as we were able to watch the chefs prepare our..."

Marley

"Beautiful restaurant in the Skycity Grand Hotel. One of my favourite Italian restaurants so far. But note they are more on the salty side, but their..."

ShoRt

"My partner and I came here for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the stand out dishes for me were the grilled Snapper and warm chocolate..."

Lucy

"Exactly what you would expect from a restaurant leaded by a Celebrity Chef. Top quality ingredients, instagramable dishes and of course, delicious!..."

Good Advisor

"When you pay almost $70 for brekkie for two one expects $70 worth of service and food. So apart from the over churned thick butter hollandaise we got..."

Sungsam7

"Went with 6 girlfriends and it was one of the best dinner nights out. The matridee sat us at the chefs table which was located in the kitchen. It was..."

Lauren Bernays

"Dined here with my partner tonight. Love the decor & ambiance of this place it's very intimate & perfect for a date night. The staff are all lovely &..."

Sarah S

"Loved this place, came in as casuals and we were really looked after like we were guests. Went for breakfast and had the cooked and continental...."

Amanda B

"Almost couldn't find the place since it was hidden behind the reception on the Grand Hotel.The service here is exceptional. The wait staff..."

Benedict Uy

Jhk

"Chose Gusto with my partner on our last night in Auckland before flying home to Aus so was really looking forward to a pleasant evening to round off..."

Reyhan Lange-Kapancioglu

"Buona sera! Can't go wrong with the calamari (yum yum!)in an Italian🇮🇹 restaurant! The mushroom with ricotta gnocchi was super! We didn't..."

JJJiiiiAn

"We came here for dinner and WOW... I'm not a huge fan of Italian as it can be abit rich/creamy for me BUT I will come back here! The crab meat pasta..."

Donna&Shane

"Decided to come here for lunch one day and I'm glad I did! Our waitress was super helpful and always checked up on us to see if everything was okay...."

Samantha Gemmell

"Visited Gusto for second time after having Christmas Diner there. It was the most pleasant and enjoyable evening. From the moment we arrived..."

Marcia Oates

"Gusto at the Grand is within the SkyCity Grand Hotel & somewhat tucked away - this can make it harder to find, but also means it's a little more..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Been here a few times and always loved it. Today was lunch with a friend. Amazing service, attentive but not annoying. We had pasta from the $19 Jan..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Overview: Fine dining at an Italian restaurant unlike any other. What can be expected though is the cooking expertise essential to a restaurant of..."

Audric Kam

"My most loved Italian place so far in town. The food was simply delicious. The meatballs were the best soaked in home made tomato sauce. Not a cheap..."

Christian

"Gusto cooks Italian simply, rustically and beautifully. The dish of the night has to be the meatballs. The juicy, tender meatball is seasoned to..."

Travels4Food

"I have been here over 10 times with my sister and family. The service is always great. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. We have gotten..."

Marina

"I dined at Gusto at the Grand with a couple of friends, and had a fun Italian-style dining experience. Gusto is located on the ground floor of The..."

L.E.N.S

"We had a private dinner for 12 and were afforded a room at the end of the main restaurant. The room was wonderful with an Oak ceiling and dimmed..."

Russell Vincent

"One of my favourite restaurants. We normally start with the garlic and rosemary pizza, the fried calamari and the pea and mint bruschetta. The pizza..."

Maddie

"Simple and delicious with classic flavours. Gusto just cannot do wrong in my eyes. The chargrilled octupus is to die for. And the Lewis Road..."

Leila Khan

"I had the most gorgeous dinner here with a friend. Being a vegetarian had the "orgy of mushrooms, clevedon buffalo ricotta gnocchi"- absolutely..."

A

"After being told we had to wait around an hour and a half for a seat at Depot for dinner on a Tuesday night( as expected), we decided to just try..."

Kellie Lee

"We had a family dinner at Gusto at the Grand tonight. It was such a fun experience, because we were seated at the Chef's table, which is literally..."

Nicky

"Service with a smile and simple clean dishes is on order at Gusto.We were seated at a high table in the dimly lit area behind the bar but this..."

Jaffa

"Gusto at the Grand is as it suggests - there's a sense of grandeur regarding the establishment. From entrance, the dining area is hidden from the..."

Gentlepig

"We had read an article on the Gusto at the Grand in Viva a few weeks ago recommending the Italian lunch on Sunday, so today we went with high..."

Lochbuie

"The best service I've ever had at high class resteraunt, waiters offered explain the menu and suggested perfect sides for our meals. There were..."

Jakarra Brady

"Business dinner at gusto last night. Had the privilege of being at the chef's table. Absolutely amazing experience. We trusted the chef and boy was..."

Jay

"Ate here last week, had the veal and carpaccio, both were beautiful. Atmosphere was nice, spacious and roomy. The chefs table looked fun and I'd..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"Having been to the Grill a few times and being a fan of Italian food I took my family to Gusto. We arrived after a comedy show and the service was..."

Fylde

"Came here for dinner mid week. Restaurant was busy and had good friendly vibe. Could not fault the service which was friendly, informed and..."

Stephen Potter

"We came here on Valentine's Day and has the Valentine's Day set menu. Since it was our first time here having a set menu was a good idea..."

Aniva Huang

"I have to admit that I was at Gusto quite some time ago, closer to the beginning of the year. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal though. They had a 2..."

Eli A

"The back story : I first encountered Gusto when visiting Skycity Grand Hotel. Mesmerised by its grand decor, the chandeliers outside and the spacious..."

A Culinary Affair

"Nov 2015Back for more, I think I'm a regular here now! I just can't get a good enough warming chocolate fix anywhere else! That hot chocolate..."

Paris

"Delicious italian food served in a luxurious place. Great setting and atmosphere. Great varieties of Italian pasta. Very friendly staff who made my..."

Annette Wong

"Had my birthday dinner last night with frnds at gusto and it turned out to be a gr8 hit....the food ws just fabulous... authentic italian food.. gr8..."

Mitali Mohan

"Great service but food not to our liking! Calamari a bit dry, meatballs nothing special, grilled octopus a bit bitter, pasta and risotto was okay but..."

Tess

"We were really impressed by this place overall. The food is of a great quality and genuinely really tasty. The service was outstanding.They have..."

Tony Frost

"Being based in an international hotel lifts the service to another level. The menu is based on sharing plates which allows you to sample a wide range..."

David Boshier

"Wonderful! We had new year's eve dinner here at Gusto and couldn't have gone better! Before coming to the restaurant I had mixed expectations because..."

Ninjunkie

"My better half had an advance encounter with Gusto and enjoyed it so much that I had to see for myself. It is difficult to accurately judge, as we..."

Gus

"Federal Street is famous with the line-up of award-winning eateries, especially after Masu swept up the coveted Restaurant of the Year after Depot..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Absolutely outstanding. Very engaging service. We were with a group of 6 which is the best way to do it as you can get to try a variety of dishes...."

Jo Y

"After being in Italy it's hard to find nz Italian that measures up. Gusto does and would have got 5/5 but for the costs. Very good Italian wine..."

Kerry Knight

"I have some wonderful friends and last weekend, they took the time to celebrated my birthday with an amazing dinner at Gusto at the Grand. An Italian..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I have wanted to try Gusto for several months, so thought a romantic dinner would be a perfect excuse. We ordered a lovely bottle of red wine, the..."

Muy-Cheng Lov

"We dined here on Friday night, arriving at 7.30pm. There seemed to be a little confusion over our booking but we were shown to a table quickly and..."

Wolfie W

"We arrived at Gusto at around 6pm, and were promptly seated (a group of seven). We were waited by the manager of the restaurant who's service was..."

Aidan

"We celebrated the birthday of one of our best friends with a meal at Gusto, Skycity. We left the choice of appetizers to the kitchen and were not..."

Hamish Caithness

"Gusto (pronounced guh-stoh, definitely not goose-toh) at The Grand is Sean Connolly’s latest restaurant in the SkyCity complex (after the superb..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Had such a lovely dinner at Gusto. Service was great, all waiters very accommodating. We had the pork fat potatos, gnocchi and beef cheeks. The warm..."

Julia Zhou

"We stayed at the grand by sky city it was very easy location for us as we woke up and headed down to level 3 in the same building. Friendly service..."

Sinae Yang

"We stayed at the Sky City Grand and had the buffet breakfast here at the Gusto on 3 occasions. Great selection from egg, bacon, sausage hot breakfast..."

Muthumal Perera

"Decided to try this restaurant for home made pasta dishes. Tried 2 different pastas: one with pumpkin and another one with spicy pork sausage..."

Deanna

"We went to the Gusto last night and had the best time! The food was just beautiful and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and..."

Natasha Pezic

"The food here was excellent. Everything is meant to be shared so you can order a few things to try. From the antipasti menu we had the ricotta with..."

Kevin Marquez

"If you are looking for delicious pasta - this is the place. Located on the ground floor of Skycity hotel, I first thought that it would be like a bar..."

Andrei Diomidov

"We really enjoyed the dinner here, especially the pasta. Conveniently located in the Aerospace City. The food is medium in size but delicious! The..."

Ruby Heleno

"Beautiful atmosphere. Nice staffs. Great dishes. Baked eggplants parmigiana was great! It is the best dish for us. Mushroom ricotta gnocci is nice..."

L

"Eaten here a couple of times. This time I had the parpadelle which was amazing. The garlic pizza was also really tasty. Also had the orange mocktail..."

Kelv

"One of Auckland’s best restaurants. Food is always cooked to perfection. The Sardinia pasta and Nutella Bombalini are incredible (you can’t go..."

Jazzy

"This spot is amazing! Gusto at the grand is one of Auckland CBD's best-hidden gems. Coffee and food are both exceptional! Operating out of..."

Liam Gubb

"Disappointed by the dry pork belly but the staff more than made up for this with their attentive service and dessert on the house. I can never..."

Jordan Lee

"A nice place to have dinner with your special friend. Staff are professional and friendly, the food quality I experienced was A+. Car parks are..."

Reza MDI

"We were strangely the only customers on a Saturday afternoon. The service was fast. Sadly they don't do the canoli anymore. The ricotta and pizza..."

Yasheeka Bertram

"Today I bring my little one to a "Pizza making class for kids" while waiting I had a glass of wine and pasta, the service is amazing so kind so..."

Gerardo Caballero

"Dined here with my family, for the first time, for my birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed everything. Food was delicious. The staff were friendly and..."

Clare Proctor

"Food was tasty; staff fast and friendly; a bit hurried though. It is ala cart menu so your bill can add up quickly and there are no accompaniments..."

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Heizo Teppanyaki Restaurant

"Today was the first time that hubby and I came to dine at Heizo and it was to celebrate our 44th month being married. It was exceptional, they did..."

Kendra Solomon

"I never tasted so delicious meat the very meal so soft and especially parws so yumm good..."

Mt Wellington My Kitchen

"Friendly owners, always feel very welcome. Food is great, always fresh and delicious. Yum yum sauce is very yummy and always able to get more. ..."

S B Foodie

"Happened upon this beautiful, family run restaurant. Really intimate dining experience. Delicious food, and really great value for money. Definitely..."

Samantha

"This place would be the go-to spot for decent, authentic Japanese teppanyaki without breaking the bank. Their set menu portions were generous and the..."

Linda

"Possibly one of the best teppanyaki place in Auckland. Staff are very polite and professional. Authentic experience with scrumptious food. Would..."

SMINT400

"Food was delicious. We ordered scotch fillet steak set and fish fillets set; both were tasty. Loved their yum yum prawns appetizer which was included..."

LilianMonaghan

"Transitional Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant, small and cute one. Polite and friendly waitress & nice and professional chef. Scotch fillet is juicy..."

Flora

"Lovely restaurant with great service. The steak was good with the Japanese sauce and the ingredients were fresh😊 We were super hungry and the food..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"This has to be a new market best kept secret. The food is divine. So fresh and absolutely cooked with love. The staff remember our drinks order and..."

Kristi Adele Churches

"Yummy, fresh and full of flavour! We’ve been eating out at Heizo for more than a year now and the quality and taste is always consistent. Love..."

Shalene

"I really like it here! Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. A cool show from the chef and nice food. The fish is the only disappointment but every..."

Dragon88

"Have been here a few times and the service is always amazing! Friendly staff, great atmosphere and very tasty food. Highly recommend stopping in for..."

Jesse Metcalfe

"Had a beef eye fillet set.Everything amazing.This restaurant makes you feel like in Japan.I had nice night with my wife and the..."

Kazumasa Kobayashi

"I honestly think is the best restaurant in Auckland! Fresh delicious food, friendly efficient staff, and a clean restaurant with an authentic vibe...."

Kate Thompson

"Dined here last week with a friend. We decided on the $99 taste of all. The first course were veges with miso. The veges were cooked perfectly and..."

Hannah Gear

"Very fresh ingredients, excellent service and a warm cosy atmosphere. Much better then the other Teppanyaki places i have been to and the price is..."

Albert Fu

"A frequent place of visit for me. This tiny restaurant has excellent food and very reasonable price for the lunch set. Friendly chef and..."

Joel Kerber

"Cosy and friendly little teppenyaki restaurant, been here many times and always enjoy the experience. Tonight had taste of NZ combination Salmon and..."

Louise Heather

"Absolutely love the food here. Great food at great price! The chef is also very friendly and attentive :) I would definitely go again..."

Tracy Tsai

"Good things - absolutely adorable chef and staff, super amazing and attentive service, lovely cost atmosphere, acceptable food. Fresh salmon and..."

Jasveen Kaur

"The 10,000th times dinning in Heizo (everyone knows this isn't real, right?). Taste still amazing. Everytime i come i will order the "Taste of All"..."

Kelvin Laojh

"Dined at this outlet several times before, but always at dinner time. Always satisfactory. Always enjoyable. Had their lunch today. 5 to 6 meat..."

Patrick Tong

"Such a lovely experience! The staff was super friendly and the food was simply amazing! Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and..."

Stefi.lee95

"This is a cozy little gem. Great prices for lunch. Service is excellent and friendly. I love the prawns and yumyum sauce. Green tea ice cream is..."

Kai Finder

"My favourite Japanese place ! I go at least once a week for lunch and love their teriyaki chicken and fish . Amazing food , great service and always..."

Sonia Patel

"I have been a fan of Heizo forever. Never got around to a review.To start with its genuinely intimate. No gusts just one man and his skill..."

Mike G.

"Teppanyaki done right. Waygu was to die for, always found service here awesome; was fast as usual, guy is really friendly even taking time to explain..."

Eric Tan VersionTwo

"This place has the best Teppanyaki ever. It's opened by actual Japanese people, not Korean or Chinese, so the food is authentic. The squid was cooked..."

Will Zheng

"Decided to try out this place last week, after having walked past it a few times before whenever I was in the area. Happy to say I will be back..."

Christina

"Love, love, LOVE the teppanyaki here!My Japanese workmate approves of the taste of Japan here, thus I happily dug in my scotch fillet..."

Sheila Putri

"Best teppanyaki experience in Auckland. First, it's owned by Japanese, not Korean or Chinese people, hence gave an original taste of Japan,..."

Tanz

"I love this restaurant, I usually eat here once a week my favourite dish is the taste of all .... This place is a winner with it's friendly staff and..."

Brenna

"Took my sister for her birthday dinner and had an amazing night. The chef was entertaining, funny and so lovely. Not only was he great on the grill,..."

Chr Cat

"Came to Heizo for my sister's family birthday dinner not expecting much but was really impressed. The food was prepared really quickly which was..."

India Shores

"Time and date: Weekday night dinnerFood and beverages ordered: special set menu for two, i think it is the tepanyaki taste..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Beautiful food beautiful people thats all I can say ! Highly recommended to all !..."

Ian Wheatley

"I have been here for several times :-) my favorite teppanyaki in Auckland! the chef is really nice and friendly! The food is amazing too, especially..."

C. Food Lover

"Great little Japanese spot. We do the $15 set lunch special almost weekly and wouldn't change a thing! Staff are super friendly and the food is..."

Mrs T

"We arrived just a little after 5pm and asked if we would start the dinner meal before their actual dinner hrs. They happily accommodated to our needs..."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"This restaurant is amazing! I went there with my girls. The chef is lovely and staff are very friendly. Especially I loved Wagyu combo, the meat was..."

Miss Shorty

"I love Heizo Teppan-yaki! This is a small, intimate restaurant that always makes me feel like I've taken a mystery turning and discovered a gem in..."

Duncan Stuart

"We had a wonderful dinner at Heizo last Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was outstanding and the service excellent. We..."

Mary Rose Elie

"Heizo Restaurant is amazing, I have been a regular here from day one.Food is always fresh and fast! It is easy to order and and swap sides in..."

Sarah Kearns

"Went for lunch with group of 9 people.We pre-ordered our food and everything was spot on. One of our member wanted teriyaki salmon sushi..."

Cho Jin Hee

"Staff were really friendly~Gave my kid cousin a free ice cream/shredded ice thing, food was great, Chef Takeshi (Got name from other reviews) really..."

Garrick Chong

"Chef Takeshi are the BEST. We have been dinning @ Heizo Japanese Restaurant for the last 2 years and will stay loyal. The quality of the food are..."

Reinche

"Chef Takeshi really knows his stuff! Had lunch for $15 which is a real bargain. Dinner set teppanyaki includes yummy prawns. In my view this little..."

Evelyn Tan

"Great food, the chef was very entertaining and the staff were lovely. I'll def be going back..."

Ayah

"Went there for teppanyaki lunch, and ordered the eye filet and fish fillet of the lunch set menuThe chef was very thorough in preparing our..."

Alex

"Absolutely wonderful meal and an amazing and talented chef cooking it freshly for us! The food was cooked to perfection and I could tell everyone in..."

cheezo

"I genuinely cannot express how much I loved the food. It was so delicious and something I wish i could have every day. There’s a wonderful variety..."

Henry

"Would always give this place a 5 star. Went there today for my favorite lunch set which is the Hamburg Teppanyaki. Same lovely taste. Same lovely..."

ENKI'S FUN TECHNO STUFF (EnkiTrillionaire)

"My new favourite restaurant! Food is amazing and authentic, the chef is very highly skilled and great to chat with while cooking our meals in front..."

P M

"Enjoyed a birthday dinner with friends. Delicious food and excellent service! There were a lot of options for dinner that would cater to different..."

Karyn Ann Udanga

"Tried to go to Daikoku, instead went here and was the best decision. Amazing experience, from food, nice staff, and exceptional service. Recommended..."

Elliot Oxborough

"A truly Japanese experience. This restaurant is the closest we found in Auckland to the small-town eateries we remember from our holidays in Japan...."

Michel Gehin

"If you want an authentic Japanese experience, you can't beat this place! The experience was intimate and cozy, it really felt like I had just..."

Jourdan Turner

"Really beautiful food! Carefully prepared and friendly staff. Good value - salad yummy and prawns with yum yum sauce super good!! You HAVE to try the..."

Lee Martelli

"Easily the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland. I ordered a sirloin steak and prawns, which was excellent and tender (MUST try the yum yum..."

Tim Moon

"The customer service was quick, polite and patient. The food was delicious The chef was hospitable and kind The price was reasonable The ambience of..."

Chauvelle Beazley

"This classic teppanyaki restaurant is my family favorite. We always come here for our great treat. This small restaurant is good for a party between..."

Joss Tech

"First time trying this place. Ambiance is nice here, very authentic feeling Japanese restaurant. Sits around 20 customer im guessing. We had the..."

Wilson Shum

"One of my favourite restaurants. Service is always excellent and the food is so consistently tasty. I love getting the steak set. The prawns with the..."

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"I,came here early for an appointment, so casually walked in. Not a big place, with a long teppan table, sitting rather cozy. But food is beautiful..."

Monica Cheng

"super tasty！The scotch fillet is so delicate and the special yum yum source goes well with the teriyaki shrimps. Staffs are very polite. Love this..."

Z Liang

"Amazing restaurant with delicious food. But the prices are quiet a stretch which makes me go back once a month than once a week. Wish the prices..."

ajay shankar

"Delicious meal but small portions for the price, cost $170 for 3 adults and 1 child. Disappointed the chef didn't interact or do any tricks while..."

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Teppan Dining Bowz

"This is definitely the best teppanyaki we have ever had in auckland. I had the delux course and my parner had the eye fillet. The meat w awesome...."

Hongwei Tan

"Celebrated my friend’s birthday here. Food was very fresh and tasty. Staff were attentive and friendly. Would come back..."

LilianMonaghan

"Visited this place for a family night out. Loved how the chefs preparing food right in front of us.It’s a small place with limited staff,..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"It is a small teppan Japanese restaurant. But the food there is tasty. I like the soup, the problem is I think the crab is not fresh enough. I highly..."

Wanzi Xiao

"The taste and the presentation was great! There are many subtle flavors you just can't recreate at home. However my friend did complain about the..."

Rae Zhang

"What a find! My partner and I came here on a recommendation and the food was exquisite. We got the 5 course degustation each and for $50ish you get a..."

Alisa Samountry

"Best teppanyaki in Auckland. Nice environment and friendly service. Service very fast. And ingredients are all pretty fresh. Love to dining..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Convenient location, great showmanship, and tasty menu. I thought the A5 wagyu from here was the best I’ve had in Auckland. Even though..."

Darren Big Belly

"High quality food and awesome waguya beef and misu soup. One of the best i ever tried. The chef is one of the best i ever seen. Very professional and..."

Moe Sylver

"Great food. Bowz is a well established Japanese restaurant in Auckland and I would say one of the best teppanyaki restaurants in Auckland. The dishes..."

Rob

"Bowz may look like an inconspicuous restaurant but their teppanyaki is the best I've had in NZ. Been there twice and ordered the 5 course dinner set...."

Y Anne

"Quality value for money meals that will satisfy both veg and non_veg foodies, all this prepared right in your midst. This centrally located venue has..."

Carlton Glenn

"This Japanese restaurant is my favorite place for dinner at the moment. We come here 1 a week for dinner. Food here have a high standard quality and..."

Jewel

"Great food. Great service. Went for my son's birthday. Very attentive to my son's food allergies which we appreciated very much. Chef very skillful..."

Cullen Szeto

"We came here for dinner last night and each got the 5 course meal. Myself with salmon, my partner with chicken thigh. We also added on 2 x lots of..."

Gem Hackett

"We came for the wagyu beef. The kids meal is with high quality and good price. The chef is friendly and good at matching the sauces with the food...."

Xiaolan Zhu

"Food 5/5Price 3.5/5 $110 for all this foodService 5/5 Have always wanted to try this place and it did not disappoint. The chef..."

Donna Lau

"The food is yummy, staff friendly. It is quiet and clean quiet though it is a small restaurant. We were there about one hour over sitting and eating..."

Robin C S Hii

"Went there for my Mum’s 65th birthday party. The service was excellent and friendly. The food was delicious, and it was pretty entertaining to..."

Veronika

"Fantastic place to eat.Best Japanese I have eaten and the food was amazingly fresh.It was my partners birthday and after we had finished our meals..."

Rick Anderson

"BEST teppanyaki in Auckland.Full stars for being the best in Auckland. Tastes delicious and excellent service. If I wanted teppanyaki this..."

Tony Ma

"We went to Bowz Teppan & Dining for my dad's birthday. We ordered the salmon, teriyaki chicken and beef sirloin bowz sets. Every course was superbly..."

Kylie

"We came to this restaurant for my birthday and ordered the seven or eight course menu. Can't remember. The service was friendly and they catered to..."

Aimee.

"This is definitely a good one Teppan Dining Bowz Restaurant. Excellent cuisine, inventive and generous. Maybe a bit too generous. I want to try..."

Lucas

"Overall: 4.7/5Service: 5/5Food: 5/5Wait time: 4/5Overall the experience was really good and my group really enjoyed the..."

Shaydn Estreich

"Went here for sisters bday today. It was veryy yum restaurant and the food was gorgeous appearance wise and tasted amazing as well. The food was a..."

HelenMeng2000

"What a place! Thank you for making our family meal special. The quality of ingredient is just so fresh. My parents are normally quite picky but even..."

Claire L

"Great service, amazing food and good ambience. Not too dark and fantastic view of the chefs cooking. Went the extra mile to bring out a mini cake..."

Karena De Souza

"Dinner at the restaurant was superb, wait staff was friendly to answer any questions. We ordered set menu, comes with 8 different types of appetizer,..."

Yoyo

"This is a real find in Auckland. Delicious food in good portion. We ordered set menu about $35-40 per person. Comes in 8 kinds of appetizers, good..."

Chi Chen

"My Favourite Japanese restaurant! Love the food and especially the premium wagyu beef! We usually grab the GrabOne voucher for the 8 course meal..."

Shelly

"We bought the grabone premium wagyu teppan set, food is very good. Service is top notch. The wagyu they serve are from Kagoshima, which is one of the..."

Emily Lim

"Have been there for many times. The best authentic Japanese teppanyaki place. Wagyu is a must try. Fantastic food and service. They provide a cake..."

Lovemelody

"Came here with my sister on a strangely busy Tuesday lunch. It was actually super nice, despite my never having heard of it before! We both got the..."

Natalie Dolan

"Great teriyaki salmon lunch at a reasonable price although we were seated out of sight of cooking. One thing to be aware of is drinks are not..."

Bryan

"I love Japanese food and last night was my first night dining at this restaurant, I loved it the food was well made and fresh. It was well presented..."

Jane Churchward

"The beef sashimi is the best I have even had, juicy tender. Salmon set is great, food is very delicious. Desserts are good but not great. Staff are..."

CherryPie

"We went to bowz with the groupon voucher for lunch. It Was pretty good... quick and friendly service. The food was quite nice, the portion..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"I had the Bowz Deluxe set with fish of the day and Wagyu. We're sitted by the teppanyaki bar so it's really fun seeing the chef preparing the food...."

Elonie

"I was quite pleased with my lunch experience here today. We were promptly greeted by the chef and waitress - both of whom had a lovely manner - and..."

Nikki S.

"My wife and I were there yesterday .We were the first to be there .The young waiter politely ushered us to the table .He followed up..."

Meng Tan

"Amazing tepanyaki experience. Took my mum here for her bday and was blown away with their food and fantastic hospitality. They truly presented a..."

Hungus Girl

"This place makes delicious teppanyaki food having been here a few times before. The service is very good and the staff polite. The steak and salmon..."

Frank Lin

"I was blown away by the prime beef fillet Teppanyaki. Everything was prepared in front of you. From the miso soup to the rice, you'll experience an..."

Shamim.ramputh

"Booked a table online with a course meal include two wines for two people voucher. But there was the limitation on wine. Only could choose it between..."

Michelle Hwang

"Have been going for 6+ years. They reached their peak of value for money under Naru. Now they are more expensive but still reasonable value. Once..."

Dick Andrews

"Lovely little Japanese Teppan Yaki restaurant. Nice location, easy parking and lovely food. Although the portion of the food is not huge, but they..."

Richard Lin

"Went here tonight with our friends who bought voucher on groupon. Oh my, this was a delightful meal. My husband doesnt really eat fish never mind raw..."

Debi Barrett

"Amazing food, love their prawn and salmon miso and all the mains. We had a king salmon and a scallops and prawn and they were very fresh and tasty...."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Absolutely awesome teppanyaki. We had the Christmas special - excellent deal for $100. Includes all the best dishes. Everything was superb. Highly..."

Kristie Elphick

"My husband and I went to Bowz for their set lunch. The food was high-quality and delicious. Well balanced set lunch. Portions were not big but the..."

Sho

"We were fortunate to have booked our table to this small restaurant - small but cosy. It's the second time I've been at Bowz. We ordered cold..."

STRADS

"Bowz is an amazing restaurant. The food was amazing and the service at its finest. Everything was wonderful especially when the food is cooked in..."

Leeroh

"We dined at Bowz last night. At first glance at the menu we thought it was a bit pricy, but in the end it was 200% worth it. The staff treated us..."

Jannyannyanice

"Excellent dining experience, friendly..."

Oliver Samin

"Went to Bowz for the first time last Friday night. I didn't have very high expectations as usually I'm not the biggest fan of Teppanyaki. In the past..."

Allen Huang

"Excellent service, great good, superb quality and attention to details. I love the atmosphere, decorations and the taste of the food was cooked to..."

Phil

"Went for dinner when I was travelling in NZ. There wasn't nice Japanese restaurant before but here it is. I didn't expect I can eat Wagyu almost the..."

Miki Fujita

"This was the first time I tried Teppanyaki in NZ, and had a amazing experience. The restaurant is a bit small but very cozy and beautifully..."

Aya

"How often do you get the opportunity to have premium Wagyu beef, served with many other traditional yet stylish dishes inside a warm, charming..."

Jack

"Went for dinner last night and it was fantastic! The food is great, the chef is amazing and the staff are awesome. We had an..."

Collette

"Went there last weekend with family. Was warned prior to booking that service could be a bit slow as they were very busy but they did have the..."

Steven Song

"We have eaten here twice. Both times it was outstanding with fantastic friendly and accommodating service and wonderful food that is fresh and..."

Marion Forman

"We have just dined here for Mothers Day. Service was amazing, food was so fresh and cooked perfectly. Kids meals were the best we have ever seen...."

Michelle Young

"The food was cooked to perfection, the flavour was kept simple, original but outstanding. The waitor seemed a bit too busy to look after all the..."

Michelle

"I have been coming here since it opened and the food standard has been maintained at the same excellent quality the entire time. Ken and Maru run a..."

Paul

"My family dines at BOWZ occasionally and have never been disappointed.The food is fabulous, the service excellent and the owner/chef - Ken cooks..."

Eugene Kwok

"Excellent fresh food and friendly service. I have been often for lunches and dinner. The set lunch is really good value for money. Love watching..."

Walksinauckland.com

"This restaurant is AMAZING. We eat there all the time, and have yet to have anything less than a stunning meal. Beautifully fresh, light and so..."

Amy

"This restaurant is fantastic. Healthy dining and entertaining by the wonderful friendly team. Great sitting watching your food be prepared on the..."

Carolyn Ravlich

"The food at Bowz is fantastic, and it is always entertaining to watch it be..."

Irene Smith

"The food experience was last year but I still wanna tell you it is a good choice for lunch or dinner or dating.recommended..."

Fay Bao

"The food is delicious and so well decorated with a large variety of dishes to choose from. Sitting close to the grill is definitely a bonus as it is..."

Anushka

"I’ve always loved teppanyaki and heard good words about this place for age. This was my first visit. It did not disappoint. The teppanyaki was..."

William W

"This place is seriously one of our family's all-time favourites. Their food always looks and tastes amazing. I couldn't help but give them a 5-star..."

Peggie Cheng

"Loved the food and service! Watching the chef prepare and cook my dinner was a delight. Especially since he was super clean with mannequin hands and..."

Siriporn Falcon-Grey

"Had dinner here to celebrate little girl’s birthday. We ordered three sets of 5 meal course which all of us three were super enjoy the delicious..."

Lei

"The restaurant is small but the food is like fine dining. We had the the five course menu. Food was great, plentiful and totally memorable. Service..."

Simone Young

"Our visit to this teppanyaki restaurant was truly exceptional. The food was exquisite, and the service surpassed our expectations. However, a member..."

Duncan Andrews

"First time trying here. We had the 5 courses menu with the scotch fillet and the yellow fin as main. The entree/appetiser was interesting. They..."

Wilson Shum

"Very delicious , very worth the $27. The chef is very kind and the beef sirlion was very tasty with its..."

Selina Ye

"A second visit in as many months and it was delicious. The salmon sushi was so good, the best I’ve had (and I love sushi). The prawn and broccoli..."

Cindy B

Tony's Steak & Seafood Restaurant & Bar

87/100 (4512 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love it here its so relaxing people here are really friendly.. awesome..."

Bennii Tumarae

"Extremely friendly service even when full house. Very busy I think due to media saying they are closing down soon. Had to try it out myself. I..."

Tony Ma

"A original steak house that opened many years, still maintained very well. Clean and hygiene environment, super friendly service, steak Taste nice,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"My partner and I stumbled upon Tony's recently when we were wandering around the city, looking for somewhere to stop for lunch, and woah were we..."

Anabelle

"Stopped by here just before a show at the Civic. Have always walked past here and finally got a chance to give it a shot. Ordered the Scotch..."

Amindha Fernando

"Came in for lunch and dessert today. Tried the scotch fillet, lamb rank and dolce vita dessert. Used the niesh app to get a student deal for a $10..."

Rosanne Choy

"We got the Tony's Original Steak and Fillet Mignon as well as deep-fried calamari. Loved how each steak comes with two sides of choice. The steak..."

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"It's said that this restaurant has opened for half a century already. One of the oldest restaurants in Auckland. So I have to give it a shot. I..."

Pig Cat

"Great food and excellent service. I tried the seafood steak and the crispy skin salmon with citrus hollandaise is an excellent choice. The..."

Sunil Nataraj

"The interior of the restaurant could be alittle dark for some people but is very clean. Has the retro look. Food is good. We had steak, love the..."

Brandon Li

"perfect is the word to describe this restaurant so happy :0 i love the food it is soooo deliciousit is a definite go to after the..."

Izaak Church

"I went a few days ago with a friend and it was very lovely. The atmosphere is quiet and really nice. The waiters and staff were so nice and friendly..."

Sing4grace

"Really love this place! The enviro is nice and service is friendly. Ordered the Beef and Seafood(sorry, forgot the name of these two dishes, my bad..."

TLY

"It's been a while since I last visited Tony's so I was surprised when they didn't have their $10 lunch deals when I went last Thursday. Although..."

Lala

"Tony’s is your classic family steak house. The staff are friendly and polite. The 70’s (?) old style English Pub aesthetic with the booths are..."

Drew Deakin

"I love this place so much. The staff is awesome and they lunch deals are fantastic. So convenient being right in the middle of town too. I love..."

Katyanne Hall

"What an amazing place! One of the best well-done steaks I have had. Pepper Steak and Calamari rings along with some red wine was the best decision...."

Sehaj Mehra

"Very friendly staffs are warmly welcoming us. $1 oysters are a little bit skinny but worth them. The seafood chowder was amazing. Excellent..."

Pukeko

"Had the most delicious carpetbag steak which was eye fillet stuffed with oysters plus a couple of sauteed oysters on top of the meat. Cooked to..."

Penny Harrison

"Enjoyed Tony’s Service was really good, we didn’t wait long for our food. Pacific steak was real delicious especially with the filling..."

Gwen Tai

"$1 Oysters OMG with Great beer and Great service. I can eat and drink here night. Oysters are fresh served on a plate of salad. Oyster and great beer..."

Steven Le

"Was able to get a late booking for a group of 15 - excellent service and food was on point. Recommend to those who are looking for a hearty and..."

Mia U

"I went to Tony's alone as I craved for steak during the weekends. The customer service is superb from the time you stepped onto the door. Oriented me..."

Carlo Manio

"Good service. We ordered steak, seafood platter and a pasta. The pasta is a bit dry. Highly recommend the steak, it was juicy and tender. Highly..."

A Foodie

"This place has ample seating inside, it has a nice traditional bar setting. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, I..."

Miura Elikana

"This is the second time I've been to Tony's and the restaurant is exceptional.The restaurant is large and busy but waiting times are as..."

Johnson Lo

"$10 deal for steak - a solid 10/10Came in with Niesh app special deal ($10 for ordering anything on lunch menu)I ordered petite eye fillet..."

The Poor Foodie

"My friend and I were there for Christmas Eve dinner. Overall, it was a great experience. Nice ambience and friendly staff. The warm lamb salad was..."

Charis Beh

"I really like it here ...you couldn't ask for friendlier staff...tables cleared quickly ..water refilled and service was top notch..We had the $10..."

Kyles

"Pretty good experience. Nice vibes and reasonable fast service. Food was pretty good too - 3 of us got the fillet steak, one got the chicken breast..."

G

"We dined here on a busy Saturday night for my birthday, and certainly were not disappointed. Began the night off with drinks and some starters- we..."

Laura Eats Out

"Had a lovely meal here. Love the cosy booths and feel of the restaurant. Service was lovely and quick.Food was well presented and the..."

I_like_pickles

"great customer service. steak i ordered was medium rare and it was PERFECT just how i like my steak. food was prompt and will definitely recommend..."

FuamatalaRachel Siaosi

"While we came here to eat steak, the wonderful surprise was the crispy calamari. The calamari was PERFECTLY cooked. It was tender and not rubbery at..."

Nico B. Valderrama

"Been here so many times the seafood chowder is amazing , last time i have the best seafood chowder was in Sf usa . The steak is remarkable. The best..."

Stephanie Magbag

"We went for dinner at Saturday night but couldn't get space as we were 9 in total and it was already full. Went again the other day for lunch...."

Ali Suhail

"I went for a dinner tonight with another person.I bought a first table voucher which gives 50% discount to the whole bill (food..."

Jay

"My wife,my daughter and I decided to have a pre movie dinner here tonight,I am lost for words to describe the excellent experience we had. Our..."

Ralph Jameson

"I just tried their 10 dollar meal,which is steak, chips and salad. it is really good and the place is quite nice. the ambiance and the theme of the..."

Appol Marion Abay

"Great lunch! The ten dollar deals are so good and you're food quality is way more than what you pay for. Very satisfying. I recommend you go for..."

Ysabel Taya Regino

"Came here on the Wednesday $10 Niesh deal, ordered the venison sausage bangers and mash. They have great deals every lunch and the food is lovely...."

Aislinn Yu

"Steak was really good, all it needs is fresh cut chips and a vinaigrette on the salad which would be an easy fix. Service was really friendly and..."

Darwin Chan

"Really friendly staff with cosy atmosphere and great food! Would definitely recommend eating here if you are in the area as they have got some good..."

Patrick Lasham

"Visited this restaurant back in February while on a trip to Auckland. Had purchased a first table coupon so the restaurant was dead during our visit..."

Liam Heath

"Place was great for lunch those 10 dollar deals are top notch. Good value for money. I Like that eye fillet 😍. Good customer service, very..."

Tan.ned

"Once again me and my girlfriend went here once she came back from her trip, as i'm a englishman the establishment to me gave off an english pub on a..."

Kieran Masters

"Amazing steak, so tender and cooked to perfection. I had the fillet minion, medium rare, and it came with a bold herby sauce (generous amount of..."

Kelly

"Amazing food!! Everything was really fresh and full of flavour. Friendly and helpful staff. Don't overlook this place, it's definitely worth a stop...."

Megan Gadget

"Dinner last night prior to the show. When we arrived it was quite empty, by the time we left the place was humming. The meal was nothing short of..."

Dave Koefoed

"Had the $10 Rump steak lunch special today and was very satisfied with the quality I got for $10. I had the steak cooked to medium and the chef..."

Kathryn Zhou

"As a meat and seafood lover this place has totally won me over! Our starter was the seafood chowder of course. Followed by mains - Eye fillet..."

Miss Savy

"I had the $10 lunch fish and chips. Very average meal. The chips were undercooked. But for the price and location it is acceptable for a reasonable..."

Deen Khan

"Such good service and amazing lunch deals !!The beef burger was $10 and this generous portion of delicious mushroom fettuccini was $12We..."

Thegreeats

"Great restaurant - very attentive staff and the host was a sparkle of joy! We went with the First Table discount which gives 50% off. We both ordered..."

Holly D-T

"I had the $10 rump steak for a lunch some time ago. I have to commend the lovely staff who were very friendly and accommodating on my..."

Frank Lin

"Ten of us went to Tony's for a birthday lunch which enabled us to take advantage of their $10 special (e.g a half sized rump steak with chips and..."

Austin

"Always like steakhouses and it's even better if they have special lunch menus. I went with one of their popular dishes the rump. Beef cooked as..."

Benedict Uy

"Tony's has been around for so long, but nothing has changed! The quality of the steak, the atmosphere and the quality of the serving staffs are..."

Cupy Dee

"What a great place to stumble upon. We were booked in for a show and just popped in here first. Glad we did, we were greeted immediately and shown..."

Tina Coles

"Tony's has been serving the most tender, succulent steaks to us for over 40 years! Even the decor is nostalgic with good old fashioned friendly..."

Irish Eyes

"Good choice for a steak in the middle of CBD. Friendly and helpful staff. I was confused between seafood and steak when the staff recommended the..."

Zoheb Gafoor

"Great place for a steak. The pepper steak was delicious and fillet Mignon equally so. The sautéed beans with bacon and onion was inspired! Staff..."

Laurie Ellul

"This place has been around for a long time and still has great service and even better steak. The solid wooden decor is unique in a good way with..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I love the interior of the place! It's so antique and gives this place character. The service was friendly which made the whole experience better :)..."

Jessica Li

"came here for a birthday dinner on a saturday night still got a table since we went early. for starters we got the bread of the day and oysters, the..."

Betty Diao

"Had their $10 lunch special today. I ordered rump steak and my partner ordered squid ring. They are both $10. I liked the rump steak very much. It..."

Zoe Huang

"Awesome place! I loved everything about it. Steak was cooked perfectly and would recommend it to anyone. Also the service was on point and everyone..."

Luka Zubčić

"Fantastic food, one of my favourite steak houses. Have tried the Fillet Mignon numerous times, fantastic! Great service, English pub set up, parking..."

DarkSister

"Today I visited Tony's for the first time with a friend for lunch and I got very surprised. We both had a $10 steak with chips and salad and..."

Javier Yebenes

"Love the vintage decor of the place. We went on Monday at 5pm, very quiet but that's to be expected. The place is actually huge! I like how the..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Good deals at Lunch Time. Is a well know steakhouse. They have good space, I have been there at Lunch and Dinner both times we were satisfied with..."

MommyYummy

"went here with my partner recently, my last visit was about 6 years ago! I remember this place having memorable steaks, cooked really well and the..."

Holly Grey

"The stake was big and yum even if we only avail the $10 promo during lunch time. Me and my friends liked the ambiance even if the place is quite..."

Chay P Rosales

"A number of work colleagues pop in here for lunch as it is so close to the office and have recommended the food, so I was looking forward to going...."

LouLou

"Been here twice for dinner, both were superb; the food cooked just right and served accordingly, and the service always friendly. It gets a little..."

Stephanie J

"Exactly what you expect. With a modern English menu bordering pub style presentation, come here if you're craving unpretentiousness, steak and chips..."

Victoria

"Been going to this place quite a lot, mainly because of their winter $10 lunch meals. The service I received everytime i come to this place was..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Had lunch there today with my family, taking advantage of the limited-time $10 of rump steak and beef burger, as well as the seafood chowder on the..."

Cheapster

"This place wins for its ambiance.I'd go back again just to bask in the wood-based decor and homey, rustic feeling. The food is..."

Jessica Harris

"First time at Tony's and I guarantee I will be there again.There were six of us there and we had an awesome evening. The service and..."

Ria Frost

"Have been here a few times ... When you want a steak and chips then this delivers... Service is very good and the steak has always been enjoyable..."

Donna&Shane

"Had dinner with our two kids in tow, our l 7 year old boy enjoyed a lot as did we.We had 2 of the Tony's Special, Spaghetti Bolognese..."

JaimeC

"Having lunch at this place for the first time. I didn't have much expectation but the food blew my mind, great flavour, good quality ingredients &..."

Andrew Felix Ferdaus

"The best Steak restaurant in all..."

Alberto

"Having dined in Tony's many times throughout the years, our experience at Tony's was enjoyable as usual. The portions are always generous, in fact,..."

Jannyannyanice

"Always excited to try new restaurants. Wasn't disappointed at all. Food was Devine. Great hospitality. Good little drive to get out of home. Would..."

Jordan Murray

"Delicious food and really friendly wait staff. It was really money well spent. The only thing I would complain about is probably the main portions of..."

Deanne Janice Pereira

"We had lunch at "Tony's Original Steak House" this afternoon. The place was old-fashioned, quiet and cozy just like home. The Eye fillet steaks that..."

Ruslan Gariev

"Proper served steak , good spot for dinner date. Love the pepper steak , cracked pepper marinated eye fillet cooked really well served with your..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"Had the special $10 lunch. The burger was thick and juicy. So..."

Nisha Patel

"Dined at Tony's with my partner and son, and thoroughly enjoyed the steak which I ordered and my partner had the spare ribs. Absolutely great service..."

Oliver Paul

"Got taken here for a date night with my man. Excellently cooked steak, wonderful service, nice drinks. We got seated in the window which was a bit..."

Tiffany Miller

"By far one of the best value for money places - possibly in the whole world.. great staff great service - have been going there for the last 5 year..."

George

"My favourite place for eye fillet.Since I'm a meat-lover I haven't tried any seafood meal here, but my friend who had it loved it.I always..."

Jennifer

"First time dining at Tonys Restaurant and it was fantastic. Eye fillet cooked to perfection. We were looked after by the waitress and left feeling..."

Laurie Ann Engels

"I like Tony's as a casual dining place - my favourite is the ribs. They're quite saucy and juicy and fall off the bone! Steaks here are pretty good..."

Josie B

"Ribs are nice and staff were..."

Thomas Douglas

"This is my favourite restaurant; they do the best steaks. I can't fault this place. Our family has been many times; before show events at the Civic..."

Kym Vickery

"Great restaurant, great food, great service. I enjoyed my t-bone steak "well done" and my friend also enjoyed her spaghetti.Only downside..."

Hayden Do

"Service was good and the food was great the nachos as entree were massive would def recommend they only problem was a huge group of ridiculously loud..."

Jess

"Very pleasant staff great service. Excellent food quickly delivered. Will definitely be going back when ever going into city to see a show. Would..."

Peter Bridger

"Had dinner at Tony's last night before a show. Wow, was the place buzzing. The scallops I ordered were fab and I've not had a full dozen ever, so..."

C Brown

"Went to Tony's last December for my birthday dinner. The whole experience was excellent. The staff were very helpful and informative. Had a cocktail..."

Bartholomew N Trego

"Went to Tony's before a theatre event and because of the mid-week Auckland traffic only ended up having 30 minutes. Checked with staff before hand..."

Chris

"Without a doubt the best steak I have had in Auckland. Tony's proved to be a great place to take my girlfriend for our one year anniversary. The food..."

Owen Black

"Had a great meal while I was there in Auckland. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and good fun, and the food is amazing!! Try the Pacific..."

Peter

"My wife and I wanted a simple night out and thought we'd give Tony's a go... what a delight. Quite busy even on a Tuesday, the lady who greeted us..."

Alan Gordon

"The lunch is excellent and well-priced.I also really enjoyed the dinner here and the Fillet Bernaise was excellent.I will definately go back.The..."

A221

"Tonys beatifull hospitality and beatiful food thanks tony's for a wonderful..."

Janet

"Spent the night in Auckland @crown plaza hotel. Me & my partner went for a walk to see what we could eat. Didnt have to walk to far to turn up at..."

Charlie

"Had lunch here last week. Excellent customer service and great steak!!I recommend..."

Iam

"This my favourite restaurant in the whole wide world. My hubby & I had our 1st date here :) & we have been dining at Tony's for nearly 10yrs..."

Kathy & Kiri

"Tony's is my favourite! I choose to have my birthday meal there every year (and a few in between). They cook beautiful food, especially the steak!..."

Neka

"Had dinner here a few weeks ago with husband and a friend. Wonderful atmosphere - loved the small rooms as it felt cozy rather than huge. Meals..."

YumNZ

"The food at Tony's steak and seafood restaurant is awesome. Beautiful food and really nice people who work..."

Rangi

"My absolute favorite restaurant! Great food at a reasonable price and the staff are always lovely!!!! Have been here 4-5 times now..."

Shan Hooper

"There's a reason why they can claim to be the best steak in town. The beef is tender even if customers opt to have it cooked well-done, an admirable..."

Christopher Lai

"The seating was a little squashed but that made no difference to such great service and the food was on point. We had a little one with us and he..."

Nina Skipper

"A one great medium rare scotch fillet 💯 beautiful food. Lunch menu is half the price as dinner menu, I ordered from the dinner menu thinking I..."

Shashi Kariyawasam

"Tried our luck without a booking on a busy Tuesday evening- we were lucky! The atmosphere entering the restaurant was bustling yet nostalgic and..."

Antonia McNair

"I really love the vibe here, remain the kind of decoration in the past. A lot to choose in the menu, they have a few selection for lunch set. Love..."

Audrey L

"I recently dined at Tony's, the iconic steakhouse in Auckland CBD, which has been serving patrons for an impressive 60 years. The moment I walked in,..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are great. We tried the Tony's original steak and the sticky pork ribs. The steak was prepared exactly..."

R Katels

"Mum and dad raved about the place in the good old days Has not changed a bit of pawn cocktails are massive The steak perfectly cooked But a you must..."

vaughan carey

"Their steak was good but the meat was slightly overdone for us. Their seafood chowder was the best we had in our life. A must order when you are at..."

G Wong

"Came on a Wed for lunch, am glad I did my reservation, they were def busy. I managed to get a booth seat so it was really relaxed and quiet. Noticed..."

Adeline Miao

Cocoro

Wheelchair Accessible

"I chose to come here with my husband last weekend for my birthday. We were immediately greeted warmly upon arrival and showed to our seats. The..."

Auds

"Absolutely great service and delicious food!..."

Emmaus Courtney

"I have been hankering to get to Cocoro for years now and a 10th wedding anniversary seemed to be an appropriate occasion!! This meal did not..."

Imprzv

"The second time back to Cocoro, I still love their food and amazing customer service! Sashimi platter is definitely their signature IG pose but their..."

Ashley Tran

"My favorite restaurant in Auckland! The price can be more friendly but I still think it’s worth that...."

Ariel

"Thanks guys, an amazing set lunch -..."

Ben

"Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food was delicious and the wine and sake pairings were also great. Possibly the nicest Japanese food I have had..."

L.B.

"Amazing food. Beautifully presented. IMO, one of the best Japanese restaurants in..."

Allan Chin

"This is my third review on @cocoro_restaurant. 🍱A variety of dishes were ordered from their a la carte menu and I’ll be reviewing them one by..."

Pandadrools

"Came here today with my family (inc. my little baby). They graciously allowed for the presence of my wee little one to join us for lunch. I was quite..."

Sheila Putri

"We ordered their degustation menu. The food was delicately presented and each course had a story. The highlight was 10/10 the beef. It was soft and..."

Dxlche

"Lovely meal at Cocoro. We splurged and ordered the Signature Sashimi Platter for the four of us. This was well worth it, great WHOA..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Beautiful sashimi platter the tuna was super amazing, the wagyu beef were done perfectly. Personally I didn’t like the oyster tempura because it..."

888

"My favorite Japanese restaurant in NZ. Their ingredients are always so fresh. Great variety of sashimi, nigiri and other Japanese dishes. You can..."

Lucy

"That wagyu beef was amazing!!! The spiced banana in tempura batter was actually quite nice and the pairing with the ice cream made it great. Also had..."

#fatlyfe

"Everything is just perfection from the friendly staff, craft cocktails and amazing food. Everything was so tasty! It is perfect for large groups as..."

Jack Elba

"Friendly and professional servers. Great food really. Only complaint is paper serviettes poor quality and chairs weren’t so comfortable. It was the..."

Chris L

"Cocoro has always been a restaurant I wanted to visit as I see amazing photos of the sashimi platter posted on social media from time to time. It is..."

Jenny Da

"Came back for lunch and I was not disappointed. Assorted Sashimi don was amazingly fresh. Steamed eggs with giant Hokkaido scallops. Tasty and..."

"Ambience was relaxed but intimate, food was exceptional. We had the degustation menu which had a nice range of hot and cold dishes and we washed it..."

Gus

"We went there for our wedding anniversary celebration. Beautiful and fresh food, nice presentation. A bit pricy but worth it. Special flavor and..."

LisaH

"Their food were great, very tasty and different combinations which I never tasted before, they are so delicious and beautiful representation. Their..."

Trizie Tran

"I love this place. I dream of eating the food here. If you like Japanese food that is outside the standard fare this is great. Lovely..."

Karen Betsubara

"Got off work at the last minute and needed a nice place to go for the mrs birthday, this place ticked the boxes. They don't require advance booking..."

Jeffie

"Sashimi taste fresh, nice and tender beef sirloin served with rich flavour homemade sauce, also it has a romantic environment such as a nice place..."

Ao Chen

"I love the sashimi, it was amazing! But for two people it is way too much. Good atmosphere, good service. Will come back to try something..."

Anna Lo

"1-2 months lead time for a table in weekends. Outstanding food. Service really good. Amended degustation for one of our guests. We did wine matching..."

Jasmine

"Cocoro is one of the best dining experiences in Auckland.Humble and professional service, incredibly fresh and creative food.Sustainably..."

Angela Kay Street

"I had a very pleasant dining experience here with two others for the chef's 8 course degustation at 6pm on a Friday. The menu is slightly different..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Brought my dad here for his first ever degustation and was glad he enjoyed it very much. I ensured him even though they were small portions of food,..."

ShoRt

"Awesome! Came here for my bday yesterday! Great food, good sake, fab service! We had tempura oysters, and their lunch set with sake pairing...."

MrsSelwyn

"I feel I can't really be too picky with my review as I'm not a huge seafood lover so basing some of my opinions off my other half as he is. We ha the..."

Niamh Slattery

"Took J here for his birthday and ordered the degustation menu. Quite hidden however there is parking all along the street. Walking in, the ambiance..."

C & J

"Came here to celebrate Valentines Day. It was recommended by the waitress that we try the Omotenashi Degustation Menu as it was our first visit. We..."

Priscilla Khang

"Cozy place with amazing food served. Reasonable price and good good service. Definitely the good choice to go if you ever want some Japanese..."

Will

"Had really lovely time here yesterday, me and my partner had Degustation course meal as a dinner. The staff memebers were so kind and informative,..."

Shazza

"Simply the best Japanese fine dining restaurant in Auckland, excellent customer service and great presentation 👍🏼⛩🎎🎏🎉🍾 every meal..."

Cecilia Wu

"Suddenly wanted to try here for the first time this morning. Very surprised to find out that it is not situated on a main road, despite its..."

Maggie H.

"My best friend took me here for my birthday and I just have to say this place does the best Japanese food in auckland. We ordered sushi and sashimi..."

Jenny Son

"I was just gonna pick some place random in Ponsonby for dinner last night. We walked pass Cocoro, thinking "alright~ baby it's you!" They..."

Evelyn Chen

"Visited this restaurant last year for an anniversary. The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing - the staff is very accomodating and adjusted..."

Kaash

"Visited there for lunch on last Saturday. Ordered one $50.00 short course lunch, I chose four courses below.1. Two small welcome dishes -..."

Michelle Hwang

"One of the premier Japanese restaurants in Auckland. The service and food is top notch.I had the pleasure of taking my family here for dinner a..."

Av

"The sashimi here is really fresh and the dessert plating was super pretty (the desserts itself were yummy too 😃). My brother and I picked the $50..."

Melissa

"Cocoro offers authentic but modern Japanese cuisine at a fine dining standard. I dined here a couple months ago and decided to order off the A La..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Having degustation dinner with group of 7, the food is amazing and service is top class. The food nicely cooked and so fresh. The salmon was my..."

Ryan Wong

"Just visited this place and I have to say its a must visit for Japanese cuisine. Fantastic fish selection and style. We had the deguestation and..."

Sarah Allen

"It's good to find a Japanese restaurant that that has its own chef created menu. Loved the different dishes along with the Japanese beers. Would..."

Chumq

"So as our first attempt to review all of the Metro top 50 restaurants (it'll take us a couple of years) we thought we'd head to Cocoro in..."

Kegsy

"amazing place. recommend highly. attentive staff, food very subtle. we had the set lunch and was fabulous. nice..."

Colette Adrian

"Food was excellent and as fresh as possible. The dishes were big enough. The price for a glass of wine is really reasonable. The music could be a few..."

Jr

"We went to Cocoro for a special occasion and had very conflicting experience from the restaurant.Firstly, the food was beautiful. We..."

Cindy Wu

"It's best to book the table before going there, or you can only sit in the long table sharing with others.The dishes are very delicate,..."

Ruth

"My friends and I came to have the set menu, apparently if we wanted to book that was the only menu we can have. The meal was amazing. Top quality..."

Lesley Chen

"Nice set-up, nice environment, friendly staff, fresh ingredients. I loved how the chef has a theme/story for every dish and the staff explained what..."

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"Beyond imagine to describe a true culinary art.Degustation menu at its best.When you think Japanese cuisine and think style contemporary..."

Globalfoodlover

"Cocoro is bliss. We visited on a chilly Friday evening, with a booking for 7pm having specifically requested their vegan degustation menu. This in..."

Ashlee Adams

"If u find Cocoro is located on such a quiet street while it's well known, u will easily know the food is fantastic. friendly staff & Morden..."

Flora

"What a teat to dine inn if you like Japanese cousin. . I love theirs set menu and seafood platter a lot. All food is a state of art really. Must go..."

Katerina

"My boyfriend and I sampled the degustation menu here the other evening for my birthday. We added the chef's sashimi and the sake/wine..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Sashimi galore if you opt for the signature platter. Would recommend to share with more than the suggested two people. The reservation system is a..."

Rachel

"Cocoro strikes (for me) the perfect balance between creativity and not ruining a classic. Many highly rated Japanese restaurants in Auckland are..."

Gentlepig

"Without a doubt 'nz best Japanese restaurant by a country mile.Ok so you may pay more than your average Japanese, but let's face the truth,..."

Michael

"Cocoro has been on my 'must visit' list for quite some time now, and it was almost at the point where the anticipation had transformed into..."

Bri DiMattina

"One of our family favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. The restaurant was very high end, romantic set up. They served very authentic..."

Cindy Ong

"Saturday lunchtime and Cocoro was humming, we got one of the last tables. Although busy the food was to the normal very high standard, the lunchtime..."

Tane Nui

"Had high expectations before coming here; had been to a restaurant the chef was prior to here and loved the food. This place serves what I think is..."

FoodiePhysician

"I love Japanese, and this was definitely a great place to have dinner. we had the Omentanshi Degustation dinner. Every dish that came out was like a..."

Vitale Eti

"I love Japanese food & this being a fine dining one appealed to my partner, so we decided to give it a try. Food was pretty good. Tried a few..."

Anita Zahoor

"It's been a while since I'd last been to Cocoro, so I wasn't sure if it would be as good as I remembered. I was glad that I wasn't..."

Rice & Kai

"I was taken here for my birthday. Nice place to go for an intimate dinner. Lovely presented food. Great Japanese food. A bit pricey but was worth..."

Angela Trigg

"Cocoro offers the best Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Have dined here regularly for lunch and dinner since its opening. Its an absolute standout for..."

Marea Graves

"Just had a beautiful lunch at Cocoro. I was extremely impressed with the service, of course their food, but mostly to the attention to detail on each..."

Jemma

"We ate here recently with their $85 degustation menu.The service was EXCELLENT. As good as (or better) that any restaurant I have been to...."

RH

"As much as I love the Tanuki's and Nishiki's of this world, Cocoro is classy, modern and authentic. Shared several dishes from their a la carte menu..."

Charles Pludthura

"I went here for a recent birthday dinner with my husband. We had the degustation. It was simply the best Japanese food I have ever eaten. Everything..."

Wendy Tighe Umbers

"Had dinner there two days ago. Took the menu. Food was really good. Presentation is fantastic. Good value for money. It is definitely worth a try for..."

Herby Segmuller

"Great service ! Great food ! Went there tonight for late Mother's Day dinner, heard about Cocoro a lot lately and wanted to try! and it was..."

Jennifer Huang

"My son took me here for Mothers Day treat. How special did I feel? He knows I don't eat huge amounts and this was perfect. Before arriving he said..."

Julia

"Great flavours, beautifully presented dishes and really novel items are served at this slick restaurant. Nice details too, like giving you a hot..."

NomNomPanda

"had lunch with friends last weekend. lunch menu price was less than we expected. nice menu and presentation, and of course the taste too! service..."

C-force

"Absolutely amazing! Service was fantastic, food and drinks arrived promptly. We had the degustation, with matching wines and sake. I'm new to sake so..."

Rita Cunningham

"I could not recommend this restaurant enough. We headed a long for the Saturday night Omotenashi degustation dinner. It was an amazing food journey..."

David Boshier

"I stumbled upon Cocoro by accident - I walked by and it caught my attention so I talked my friend into having dinner there and we were in for a..."

Peter B.

"Order in advice for the Sashimi and sushi course !! This is our number one choice for fancy dinner out location..."

Henry Chiang

Erxin Shang

"My first visit and the food was stunning. Was lucky to be at a wine tasting for pyramid valley wines and the 2 together were..."

David

"I promised this review a while ago, but lack of any photography kept me from posting it. On the bright side this has given me an excuse to go back..."

Trace

"I must say, their service was truly professional. The atmosphere was wonderfully subtle. The food exceeded my expectations, with each dish being..."

Stace

"An amazing dinner at Cocoro. We felt the food was very fresh and the flavours were carefully executed. Some reviews I have read have mentioned that..."

Anita Chang

"Went here for lunch. We ordered signature sashimi plate and wow, it was amazing selection of fishes, prawns, shells. Their dishes are very delicious...."

Pavel Valenta

"I enjoy my stay here and good food. Would be near 5 if disregarding the price. I like the presentation of the appetiser Flavours: wasabi, smokey,..."

Jordan Balintac

"I have seen a lots of review about this restaurant is not kids friendly on social media, I need to say that's false. We took our 2 year old daughter..."

Alan Cao

"I had the best Japanese food outside of Japan at this restaurant. 10/10 highly..."

Loa Morrissey

"Honestly, this is the most expensive meal we’ve ever had. We enjoyed the meal very much for our special occasion. Very delicious food and nice..."

Seita

"The best Japanese in Auckland. A unique experience and totally worth it. So many things we ate. The stand out to me was scallops, so chuch and creamy..."

frazer bond

"Cocoro is flawless in every aspect! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. This restaurant is recommended if you love Japanese food and seafood. The..."

Dan H

"One of the best Japanese food we have tried in the whole of New Zealand. We came in for lunch and went for the set menu. It had a bit of everything..."

Leander Yohanes

"Went for the deguststion menu. The service was superb and the food on offer had a huge amount of different and unique flavors. Only thing that just..."

Nikola Jaksic

"Probably one of the best if not the best Japanese in Auckland. One of our go to favourite restaurants. All of the dishes are fresh and beautifully..."

Ranga S

"Subtle and thoughtful fine dining with a Japanese twist - well worth a visit. The degustation is terrific, with each dish highlighting a different..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Delectable, fresh and unique dishes. The best Japanese weve had since we were in..."

Roger Ramjet

Ostro

86/100 (2754 ratings)

"Came here for a birthday dinner for partner and was blown away with how amazing every dish we ordered was. We had the crayfish toasted sandwich,..."

Rebecca Patel

"love the taste of beef wellington but the food come quite..."

Eatateeaten

"🍞🥩Beef Wellington at Ostro 🤩it’s been on my list for a while, finally gave it a try yesterday and I was super impressed! Beef Wellington..."

Pandadrools

"Came in tonight for a farewell dinner for my friend. Tried the eye fillet and the mushroom hotpot. Did not expect the mushroom hotpot to come out..."

Rosanne Choy

"Love the food here! It’s a fantastic view and setting for a special occasion or just summer! The service is fantastic..."

Chan Can Eat

"Have been there a few times, good vibes and Wellington beef. I recommend medium well， better than..."

Jialin Cui

"Was definite a happy meal. Beef Wellington was cooked just well. It was my first time trying fresh oyster. It was fresh and creamy. The appetiser was..."

Carol W.

"Unfortunately they sold out Beef Wellington when we arrived. Friendly staff but slow service. Food taste pretty good,location is easy to..."

Serena L

"Went here for High Tea great experience great food but little bit too sweet for me.Apart from that everything is good, will come here for diner..."

Aymee Huang

"Food was good and service was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend lamb shoulder which was so tender and flavourful. The harbour view was..."

LilianMonaghan

"Amazing food and view! Ordered the creme brûlée and it was the best i have ever tried! Also ordered the seafood grazing player which was extremely..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Ostro can be found in level two of the seafarers building at britomart but dont worry theres a lift and you’ll need it after this place...."

Flippynz

"Beautiful dinner with a beautiful view. Had the buffalo mozzarella with sourdough, beef wellington with parmesan beignets& creamed sweetcorn, and a..."

Kealy Mathews

"I have been here 4 times. Foods and customer service were excellent. Highly recommend to book a table with the note for saving you a portion of Beef..."

Ashley Tran

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Recommend:..."

Mon.

"This review is for their high-tea only. Came here for high-tea with a group of friends. It is all you can eat and you can keep refilling the trays..."

Desmond Chan

"OMG，look at，what a plates！oysters are fresh with vinegar, garlic, and some other sauces( bit of sweet). I had grilled market fish snapper..."

Rocky Guo

"Best birthday dinner ever!!! I went there for my 21st and got a salmon steak for myself and a gnocchi for my bf🥰 They were both fascinating,..."

Christina Lee

"Came to Ostro for our anniversary and it was PERFECTION from start to finish. Stunning ambience and view out to the harbour, fabulous service with..."

Hannah Elley

"It is rare to go out fine dining for me now, but this experience was well worth it. With views over looking the Port and you get the beautiful sea..."

Food2belly

"One of my favorite restaurants to come chill. The service is exceptional staff are always kind and sociable. The drinks are great and the view is..."

Seamus M.

"Very cool place to go for a drink with a relaxed indoor outdoor style bar. Range of beers on tap are pretty good too. Had the market fish of the day..."

Birdman

"Great atmosphere, amazing location ( wharf on one side and the Britomart on the other), friendly and helpful staff, great weather to spend a Friday..."

João Plácido

"Delicious food - yummy pork belly and the parmesan beignets are one of a kind. A nice place overlooking the harbour with an excellent..."

Michelle

"Good service, good food. We tried the oysters, bread, one each of the gnocchi, the salmon and the lobster and snapper pie. Finished with one dessert,..."

Bobby Zhou

"Visited Ostro last night - the layout & view is amazing. Sadly it was raining so definitely on a clear sunny day the sunset would be perfect from..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"It was girls’ night out one slightly chilly Thursday evening. I had been eyeing the beef wellington but I could not justify paying 98NZD (menu for..."

Maricor Sunga

"In the early 1970’s, Seafarers.was known to many as a gateway into Auckland City for transient sailors... Present day... it is now home to Ostro..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Spectacular views on the waterfront, great for intimate moments and has one of my favourite bar settings in Auckland. I’m a big fan of..."

Medium_Rare

"Omg! We loved the duck and the fish for our mains! My husband keeps taking us back especially for the duck! Great staff and good seating areas. A bit..."

S & F And Baby

"Wow.Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had. Everything tasted amazing. This is the wow factor I was looking for. The amazing harbour view,..."

Darren Big Belly

"This place is the only place in Auckland, that I’ve heard of, that does beef wellington. After a 45 minute wait we were given crispy puff..."

Dxlche

"Possibly the best restuarant I have been to in Auckland. Have been there twice now and love the food, service and the view of the harbour at night is..."

Deborah Pitout

"You have got to try out Ostro, one of our fave places so far. We had an anniversary dinner here and it was Devine. Great service excellent food...."

Peneueta Willis

"Recently, I graduated university with a conjoint degree in Commerce and Property. To celebrate this milestone, we chose Josh Emett’s Ostro to have..."

Annie Ren

"Came for the special Mother’s Day high tea and it was delicious! We had a table with a view of the harbour and mum got a complimentary glass of..."

Lizzie

"Came here with my husband for our anniversary. Ordered the beef carpaccio and tuna tataki for entree which were both very good. The beef was in large..."

RVEH

"I can’t record the flavor at all. What I still remember is that this restaurant does picked a wonderful location. I guess no one will reject to a..."

Yafenxu123

"The decor of this place was absolutely lovely. My mother and I came in on a bustling Saturday night but even though it seemed super busy, the staff..."

Linda Lin

"Loved the atmosphere, the setting, food and the service. I literally cannot fault anything.My duck breast i ordered was incredible! T flavour..."

Neelam Chandra

"I have been looking forward for this restaurant for so long, because of the obsession with Gordan Ramsy's Beef Wellington. It really suprised me, the..."

Jason Shi

"The steak was amazing here and came with an amazing bearnaise sauce, I also had free range chicken nibbles but I cant see these on this menu, fries..."

Sarah Shepherd

"I booked this restaurant out for my leaving party in the weekend. They offered fully vegan catering for this event. The food was stunning and well..."

Aimee.

"Lovely lovely food and view!! I could have given a 5 star but the service wasn’t as good. But I’d definitely recommend this place regardless...."

Fijiangourmand

"We had high tea here. Pretty good selections for the teas and food.The view and atmosphere is really good. Really enjoyed my time here and def..."

Rezz Ca

"Another place to check off on the high tea list around town, it's pretty good. Service is your usual good standard and the ambience is nice..."

Jeffie

"This place is always amazing. The prettiest views, service, foods, drinks, decor etc. etc. only thing I have to say about it that’s not so positive..."

Anna

"My first time at Ostro was for an end-of-year lunch with my workmates. Food and service were both high-quality, but I have to admit I didn't find the..."

Raymond Tiong

"It was a really nice experience dining in Ostro. Everything was perfect— from nice, friendly& helpful service to perfectly cooked food& fabulous..."

Jade0289

"Went here for a private function with my work mates and another company just to celebrate a win and the place is amazing, the staff are really nice...."

Marggie Pascua

"So went out for dinner on Saturday after reading about Ostro. I looked at the menu online and immediately liked it. Decided to take the plunge and..."

HRS

"After you've braved walking in through an empty shop, to the elevator at the back and found your way up to the restaurant itself you've earned a..."

Jasmine

"Simply amazing ! I had my birthday lunch here and even though it was a long wait for food, it was really worth it ❤️ I really recommend the beef..."

Naz

"Ostro marked the end of the culinary journey to Auckland for the extended weekend and how could it not be so without a hunk of slow cooked NZ lamb...."

Martin C

"I'm almost speechless... I'm still blown away by this place. The setting is the premium spot in Auckland, not just for the view but for literally..."

Monique Porteous

"I frequent Ostro and it's always an amazing experience! Birthday dinners, catching up with friends- it's perfect for every event. The cocktail list..."

Izabella Pinker

"Yumoooo! Enjoyed the roast duck Papardelle and the service was excellent. Throughly enjoyed the sides to, chips were spot on. Defs recommend...."

Sonam Naidoo

"We were so impressed with the styling of the restaurant and the ambiance. The staff were incredible and the chef even came out and spoke to us. I..."

Michelle M

"Had a wonderful time at Ostro, our waitress was very helpful with recommendations. Gave us a taste tester of the vino to ensure we would enjoy the..."

Chomnomnom

"Wonderful work lunch here. Amazing service, delicious food and wine, beautiful views. Had the clam spaghetti which was perfect and all the other..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Eye fillet steak is very good, but it took 3 hours to finish a 3 meal dinner... I consider this is too slow because we were not having a..."

FreeEagle

"High tea on a Sunday..Lovely view from the table we were seated at..Service was excellant and the high tea was good and very tasty..Would come..."

PK

"UPDATE 29/07: Service was definitely a lot better this time. Thank you to the guy who came and and acknowledged the service last time I'm sorry I..."

Samantha Gemmell

"I've really enjoyed the evenings and afternoons I have spent at Ostro. The management seems great, very accommodating and professional, though I..."

Mysticmojito

"Good food but menu needs changing - They have been rotating their menu for too long now. Have always enjoyed a meal here with the views and great..."

John Bound

"If you like posh dining, posh scenes and posh crowds, this might be the spot for you. I'll admit, the restaurant is very beautiful, and staff..."

T.B.F

"Awesome restaurant went in Late on a Sunday and was welcomed by the staff.Had an amazing meal of cow tongue and cheek entree and the steak..."

Dave Son

"Great seafood especially if your looking for oysters!!Right on the water with the finest food ever.The restaurant has beautiful menu and it's great..."

Arkisunday

"What a view,, stunning view. great and friendly service. Food was average.i think the price wasn't too bad, the meal was big enough. The bread was..."

Pm

"Been here a few times for dinner. The food is lovely and the service is great. The last time i went was in May last year and the waiter we had on..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Came here for dinner on a busy night. Firstly, we stood at the door and waited for a while to be seated( we made booking) so wasn't too happy to..."

Ezzz

"We went here on Valentine's Day and didn't book a table but we're lucky to got in. Staff are amazing helping us with food and wine! Great food! Great..."

Vyctorya Vo

"Proteins cooked and seasoned beautifully as always. Pasta looks good but tastes not as good as it looks like. Too sweet and the pasta was hard. The..."

Poppingcandy

"Long white island ice tea cocktail was a bit strong, but the duck and belly was great and service was decent. Nice view of the water from the terrace..."

Rawiri Kapa-Hakeney

"Great location beautiful view, nice and spacey restaurant. Everything from the reception to the service and really professional. Huge bar and good..."

Gaetano

"Amazing seaview restaurant located in Britomart. Their menu was designed by a Michelin stared chef. I had roast duck parradelle, which was very..."

Di

"Visited Ostro for their frosé and lobster/oyster rolls. The food was fantastic, don't let the price put you off. The Naked Lobster Roll and Oyster..."

Cecilia Paredes

"The lobster roll I had was amazing! The flavour was beautiful. It is a bit pricey for just a little roll and a few chips, probably will only come..."

Judy Chhy

"■ New Frosé (Frozen Rosé) popup■ Beautiful sea view■ Friendly staffWhat better way to celebrate the end of exams and..."

FoodieOodie95

"I couldn't find this place for awhile as the entrance is hard to find. But when you come up the stairs or elevator it's stunning. The views along the..."

Jessica

"First time here and can only rave about the food, staff and the views. Highly recommended if you want wonderful views and a meal to..."

Levi

"A great menu accompanies the gorgeous view of Auckland harbour. Ostro was the first 'high class' restaurant I'd ever been to, so I was a little..."

Saskia Yates

"High tea yes please Great views and tasty foodWe had come here for a lovely dinner a while agoSo thought we'd try their..."

The Incredible Edible

"Loved everything, warm friendly staff, had a great chat with the barman while our table was being prepared & enjoyed a complimentary glass of bubbles..."

Michelle Small

"This is by far one of the best quality restaurants we have been to.The service was very professional; the waiters for super nice and very..."

Amanda Lee

"Came here for a babyshower and while there were a bit of hiccups the manager came and apologized and looked after us to make sure everything went ..."

Candii Cao

"I am beyond satisfied with the food and service we received at Ostro. When ever a duck dish is available, I take the opportunity to order it, and so..."

Karen

"Ostro is a top spot down in Britomart with a great view of the harbour and a nice bar area if you're just after a drink. Everything ice been for..."

Foodathon

"Ok, ok hold the truck up and get ready for some deep and meaningful chat about Beef Wellington here! I LOVE BEEF WELLINGTON! It's hard to find a..."

Alwayseating

"We went to Ostro for dinner on a Monday night and we couldn't believe how busy they were despite the bad weather. Me and my partner had in mind a..."

Good Advisor

"Didn't find this place too outstanding, except that the restaurant is elevated on the second level of the building and the view overlooks the ports..."

Rachel

"We visited Ostro for one of our work lunches. For the starters, we ordered some cocktails and appetisers. Wanting to try something exotic, I went for..."

Danny

"Monday night treats with my girls! Came here after work for an amazing Duck delicacy. The flavours were perfect and the portion was decent. I had the..."

Shanzay

"Hadn't been in a while after not being overly impressed on previous visits, however had a great meal last night. Tuesday night and really buzzy and..."

Bridgee

"Ostro is a beautiful restaurant with an incredible scenery!! The food while very good, was not worth the price you had to pay. The one problem I had..."

Sophie Ly

"Amazing food here, their steak selection is off the roof also. If you are after a meal to impress or some delicious comfort food, this is..."

Tony Ma

"Loved the view and atmosphereVery friendly waitor- tall figure with curly hair and glasses? He was so fab made us feel welcome and attended..."

Thegreeats

"Love Ostro! One of Auckland's finest... amazing views of the harbour, fantastic service, stylish modern decor, exceptional food & drinks. Can't go..."

Maggie Law

"Even after reservation they took some time to provide service. Pretty odd because the place wasn't crazy busy. The general dining atmosphere is..."

Issie

"Can't say I was that impressed with this place. Nice building, views and the service was good, but the food left me wanting. We were a large group..."

Lee Marshall

"Organized a family lunch for my birthday here at Ostro and the view and atmosphere was lovely. To start I had the pork cheeks which were delicious,..."

Chloé Manihera

"Very busy Sunday night however were able to squeeze inn and wasn't able to book as they didn't answer phone? But definitely need more staff as they..."

Paris

"Overall a different kind of view with the shipping containers and the seaview. Good attentive table service, good food, slightly noisy but good..."

ShoRt

"Four of us tried Ostro on a wet Saturday night. We were greeted warmly and were directed to a table with views over the harbour, part of the table..."

Austin

"First time at Ostro and it was a really nice experience Outside on the balcony with a perfect day the service was excellent and the Tuna starter..."

David Thompson

"Went to Ostro on a whim with mum one night- was definitely dressed too casual but was greeted by a hostess very warmly. Didn't have a booking but was..."

Moeka Lee

"Great location, Delicious mains especially the lamb. The duck entree is horrible. The salads are average at best our favourite is the Tuna salad...."

Gaeth Al

"Sadly we were left really underwhelmed by this much hyped venue. Food didn't impress, nor did service or the drafty cold space (especially in..."

Zoe Bowker

"Came here for my birthday back in September. The seared tuna was great although a bit overkill on the edemame. The duck ravioli was nice and the..."

Lacey Thompson

"I’m rewriting this review because i love the restaurant and the food today. It was such a perfect lunch spot, and the weather absolutely supported..."

Jenny Da

"We came here for lunch.... The view when sitting outside is awesome ... We started with the bread and seaweed butter... Then shared 6 different..."

Donna&Shane

"Absolutely love this place. We went there first time with group of friends after work for drinks and it didn't disappoint us. Place is buzzy and a..."

Disha

"After-workout-lunch !Miso Shrimp Salad - so yummy! The Duck a l'orange was juicy and extremely tasty🍽 the beautiful sea view enhanced my meal...."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really great dinner out here for business. Recommend trying for a window seat, the view is stunning. I had the white bait fritter entree - it was..."

James

"This place is amazing. Great location great atmosphere and good food. The service is excellent and it has a good positive vibe to it. Would highly..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"YUM! This place has an outstanding atmosphere with sweeping sea and city views, and food that is just amazing. Recommend the seafood for two...."

EpiCurious

"Best night Thankyou to the wonderful team, All Blacks and meeting my Irish bestie ! Champagne bottles , Chardonnay all served with a chat and a smile..."

Robbie Ross

"A friend and I went to Ostro for dinner on Friday night, and we had such a fun time! Set on the second floor, this large, open plan restaurant has..."

L.E.N.S

"We had dinner with another couple here on a Thursday night recently, having booked online a few weeks earlier for 8pm which was confirmed by the..."

Wolfie W

"Went here for a work lunch on Wednesday lunchtime. The food itself was pretty good. For starters we had the ceviche was which amazing. The other..."

Josh Law

"Second time around. Fantastic service. Tuna yum. Sashimi needed more lemon for my taste. Whitebait fritter was an omelette and too eggy. Snapper nice..."

John

"Great seafood done really good! million dollar views whilst you eat! you gotta love this place for their professionalism and where they have placed..."

Gidz Khalifa

"I had my birthday dinner party at Ostro. It was a party of 10+ and they were very accommodating in holding our table when we were (typically) running..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Definitely a must visit for fine dining and atmosphere in Auckland! the food is divine and is a place of distinction. I had a few bits and bobs off..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I had high expectations for this place, but unfortunately I was disappointed with the food. The interior however is great - modern, sleek, industrial..."

Charlene Weaver

"Our daughter took us there to celebrate the Father's Day. We have the table which was quite and have a good view to the outside.We had..."

Glutton

"Ostro does amazing food, particularly if you're looking for a fancier than usual dinner. I've been twice for dinner with friends, but also tried some..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I really like Ostro. Good atmosphere, good view, good food. We had a table that looked out to the harbor, very romantic. The music nice, not too..."

FlyingMonkey

"Really nice place for dinner. We had a perfect table looking out to the water. The duck ravioli was my favourite dish and the lamb was also..."

Tessa Hall

"Ostro was absolutely fantastic! Great meal, great view and great service! Ordered the Wakanui Scotch with a side of Sautéed Mushrooms and it was..."

Andrea Fernandez

"Always a 5/5 here! Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Loved the extra effort that was made by our waiter and the added birthday candle into the..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Amazing local produce that is cooked with care and flair. Even in a cold winter night the restaurant is fun and busy. Service is great and drinks are..."

Dumba

"I’ve booked my bosses in for meetings and drinks at Ostro before but had never actually been in myself. It’s hidden away in the Seafarers..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"First visit to the Ostro and loved it. Experienced a beautiful hospo environment and friendly customer services. Will love to go there again. Price..."

Justin Leung

"I picked a great time to give this place a whirl. Lunching early on a weekend meant that my party had the terrace to itself. It was a cracker of a..."

Auckland Foodie

"Very tasteful, modern decor with a gorgeous view of the harbour. The live band was an extra special touch that really added to the ambience. The food..."

Eden Wood

"We went with friends on a Friday night to celebrate their engagement. For us this was a great special occasion restaurant. Together we shared a..."

Table For Two

"Wednesday night dinner for two. What a treat! We shared ox tongue entrée, and each had the gorgeous lamp rump for main. The ox tongue was enjoyable,..."

Sarah

"Very nice setup with great staff, interior and views. High endish.Good range of seafood and no seafood main options. Mushroom gnocci and..."

FoodiePhysician

"Ostro is great for a cold winter Sat evening. Arrived early and had a nice drink at the bar (cocktail making is a real show). We were seated by the..."

Fylde

"Gorgeous place - I went in the evening so missed out on those infamous views over the water but very cool view over the city. Had the beetroot salad..."

Emily Pavey

"We have been on this place few times. The food is always great, the place has a nice view to the sea and in my opinion they serve the best duck in..."

Eduardo Dias

"My partner booked us in for a date night at Ostro and I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I was arrived I was amazed by the incredible views. It was..."

Jess Pendergrast

"The restaurant's wonderful senior waitress, Tatum will make your experience the great one. You must try their Bellini Cocktail, Clams, Beef Brisket..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Great venue, although a little cramped and can be fairly loud. Have eaten here a number of times and each visit was tasty. The menu isn't very..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"After dinner, we decided to have pre drinks here before work with some co workers at the end of last year. We chose to sit outside in their..."

NYNB

"Finally made it to Ostro for lunch. Lucky enough to have a table by the window. Glorious view of the harbour even on a grey day! We had the Express..."

Irish Eyes

"I first visited Ostro for a date night with my partner, where we enjoyed a lovely meal of Grilled Chicken and Pan Fried Snapper along with cocktails..."

Sophia

"The outlook is fantastic and really makes the experience especially on a cold wet night! Have dined for dinner on two separate occasions with groups...."

Jo Y

"Came here for high tea with my girlfriends. The view was really nice and the food was really good and nicely presented. The clotted cream..."

Aniva Huang

"What a cool place! A group of us couldn't get a table till 9pm which initially I was a little put off about but I wanted a table with a view of the..."

Vanessa Morris

"Eaten here a couple of times food is good and a nice atmosphere, good views over the harbour. As you come into the entrance it is up a few flights of..."

Andy Thomson

"One of the best Oysters I have ever had ! And the lamb was perfect. Over all a good lunch! I would surely go back ! Make sure you try the..."

Syd

"I had seen and heard so many great things about Ostro before I had the chance to go, and couldn't wait to try it for myself. When I go to a..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"Went with 7 friends for high tea in summer for a different venue and to try Josh E's take on high tea - expectations high! Lovely view on beautiful..."

Tischris

"Good environment and nice view if you sitting outside. Seafood platter just average but the fish salad is very yummy. Cost is not very high...."

申小迪

"This is the restaurant you'd want to visit if you're feeling fancy or want to impress a date. The food is always perfect (considering the price it..."

Emmy Ren

"Had a great night here with the girls - waiter was amuzing, and while I was struggling with the menu he recommended the duck, which was to die for -..."

Keryn P.

"I died and went to heaven when I had their duck. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavour - easily the best duck I've had so far. I really enjoyed..."

Ellie

"Savannah Bone in Scotch with Bone Marrow. Savannah Bone in Scotch (for two), bone marrow, caramelised shallot and PX sherry, grass fed, dry aged,..."

All About Food Blog

"Top Notch Food. I don't visit the CBD often, so when I do I want to make the make of the trip. There were 6 diners in our party. We we warmly greeted..."

Keith Eades

"Our short visit to Auckland became that much more memorable because of Ostro Brasserie & Bar . They served great food, had great service and provided..."

All About Food Blog

"Swung by here for a work lunch one sunny day. After some confusion, we settled at the city terrace which seemed pretty quiet and empty. Had a..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Had the set menu. Costed $105 and is worth it! The Tahitian Tuna was fresh and tasted as good as the tuna I had in Tahiti. I was being unadventurous..."

Kaushik Shekar

"great views and trendy interior. Your waiters are hip and the food is great. This is not your fine dining, nor does it pretend to be, but a great..."

Franck Hesse

"Sexy, chic and cool. International flair. Expansive views over a bustling port. This places just oozes class from every pore. A great space with bar..."

Frank

"Awesome food ! Would definitely recommend if you want to go somewhere nice the view is amazing out to the waterfront and really nice atmosphere..."

Sarah Leakey

"Great views but hard to find from the street. We came at a very busy time, so the service could have been more prompt. The food was delicious though...."

Maryana Hamilton

"Food - 3.5/5 beef rib was good, very tender, sweet sticky. Scotch w marrow was perfeclty cooked, didnt love the sauce. Pork belly was so-so, needed..."

Charlee Brown

"I'd been told that Ostro was a really great eaterie to have dinner at with freinds. That it was buzzing with life and the food was great. Well it..."

Tony Frost

"Definitely one of the best restaurants in the city - hands down. Friendly service, unpretentious, unique and locally-sourced ingredients that make up..."

Adeline

"Had lunch there yesterdayIt was a bit of a mixtureLots of staff but a lack of controlThe food was in the main very good or..."

Glenn Town

"The place is just meh. I think it gets a long on josh emett's name. We had the ox tongue two ways which was a saving grace. The tuna, pie & poussin..."

Kezia Lobo

"The snapper with chilli peppers was absolute perfection. Also I'm strictly paleo and without asking the staff at Ostro brought me this beautiful and..."

Philip Fierlinger

"Dank, Manky stairs give a false first impression of this satisfyingly good eatery. A large room with big windows and terrace overlooking wonderful..."

Flowergirl69

"The view, the service and the decor is stunning! The foods awesome and the cocktails are great aswell. Can be a little pricey but well worth..."

Cole Saunders

"definitely high fine dining. All the food here are lovely and enjoyable to eat. I love sitting next to the waterfront especially on a sunny day over..."

Sarah

"I was recently invited out to dinner at Seafarers Ostro restaurant in Britomart and…FLASH!! Now I am not a flashy person in any way so walking in..."

Oli Dowthwaite

"When we ventured up the rickety elevator to ostro we had no idea what to expect, my mind had conjured up pictures from what I had heard or read of a..."

Frequency

"Too many people talk about Ostro so we have decided to give it a try. Restaurant : Beautiful design, simple and effective. Great idea to place Bar in..."

Slavka Yildiz

"We went to Ostro a few days ago - at lunchtime, to try their Auckland Restaurant Month deal. Two courses for $55. The Kingfish entree was quite..."

Jean HH

"Was a little bit apprehensive as some of the more negative reviews compared Ostro unfavourably with Rata, and we had loved Rata earlier in the..."

Sarah Bronte

"Fantastic service and sophisticated but unpretentious food. We came to this restaurant having been turned away rather rudely from Cafe..."

La Grizette

"Outstanding menu - at last some great taste sensations at a reasonable price. Lamb shoulder for two was as good as any I have ever had - superb touch..."

Scott Macindoe

"Having looked at many reviews I wondered if Ostro was going to live up to my expectations of Josh. To start we tried the web site booking system..."

Chris H.

"I organised my graduation dinner here which was obviously an important occasion. Our table was in the best location of the resteraunt, our waiter was..."

Jenna Roake

"Starting with some advice.Drinks from what we saw was quite expensive, pre made cocktails in the bottle were cute but personally preferred..."

Angela Lina

"We had our parents 50 wedding anniversary at Ostro Restaurant, we had a fantastic evening overlooking the harbour with a balcony seat. Our waiter was..."

Carol Clausen

"We had dinner with our friends who were up from the South Island on Sunday night before Bruno Mars concert. What an experience! the staff were..."

Kerri McCabe

"We visited Ostro to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We went for lunch, at 12.30 had a great table over looking the harbour, I recommend this time..."

Natasha Mccomb

"I had read the varied reviews for the restaurant before tasting for myself. After the experience I would have to side with those who had positive..."

Gus

"Took my family there for a celebratory dinner and could not fault the experience. Great space, attentive and friendly service and the food was very,..."

Jeremy Palmer

"Lunched here on Saturday with friends, the service was so friendly and the food met all our expectations. 3 of the party had the duck pasta as an..."

Lea Worth

"Delicious food, portions are quite small but as expected of fine dining. Service was amazing, there was a small fly in my glass of wine and when I..."

Olive M

"I was a bit worried to try Ostro after reading bad reviews, I am glad that I tried this place! Food, service and views are amazing! We had steak and..."

Olia Madigan

"Lunch on Sunday.The food was outstanding, we had great expectations after having had dinner at RATA in Queenstown, a sister..."

Herman Z

"Well we finally managed to get a table at Ostro last Saturday night after booking 4 weeks ago! So our party of 8 fronted to Josh Emett’s latest..."

Geoff Lawson

"I was a member of a party of 5 folks in their twilight years who had specifically made a booking a few weeks before for a special night out. ..."

Evelyn White

"Amazing food great service, this will be my new local, and I cannot recommend Ostro to enough people.Oysters were beautiful and massive,..."

Joshua

"Went there unexpectedly. Finished work late Friday evening and was feeling like a bite. Headed along Tyler Street and walked past a friendly well..."

Chris T

"The views and location are amazing. The staff less so. On arrival I had to wait 3-4 minutes for the staff to stop chatting... one waiter even asked..."

Paul

"A fantastic experience. The restaurant was fully booked when we tried to reserve a table at 3pm for this evening. The staff were great to fit us in...."

David Pacey

"6 Nov 2013. Without realising this was the first night open to public, we'd decided to check out Josh's new restaurant, Ostro. Well, what a treat!..."

Nick

"nice view, awesome oyster. The service is not that great. Waiters and waitresses are always busy. A nice dinning place, had a good night..."

Perlie Hu

"Had a wonderful night at Ostro with two of my friends. We were all looking forward to Ostro and it did not disappoint!I booked a table..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Fab location. Great waterscape vista. Really good..."

Andy Edmunds

"Ostro is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Located in the seafarer's building, it looks over the stunning Auckland wharf. I love..."

Jennifer Manalo

"A fantastic location overlooking the harbour..we had a cruise liner in that day...and sunny! Well the food was divine...delicate and fresh..although..."

Nickinoo

"Snapper was great but friend disappointed by the burger, also pork chop a little over. But the atmosphere is amazing and the view is to die for...."

Justine

"I had been wanting to try Ostro for a while, I had been there for drinks before but was keen to try the menu. The menu is heavily seafood based and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We went to Ostro last night to celebrate our wedding. It was an amazing day, which was topped off by our experience at Ostro. We had dinner with..."

Natalie

"On arrival, everything screams FRESH - the view, the sleek bar, the raw bar...I guess partly due to the fact that it's so new but partly because of..."

Kate W

"Only went there once but felt everything was done right. We didn't have a booking so I gave my phone number over and in the mean time and..."

Tessa Bailey-Lont

"Britomart is truly becoming the new hip place to be. Although Federal Street is giving it a run for the money, the development of Britomart precinct..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I intend to do a fuller review of Ostro on repeat visits, but for now I thought I could give a brief run down. Ostro is a restaurant that fits within..."

Trace

"The food is great. Ordered the beef Wellington and tastes great. But just realized there is no special gift for birthday person. What’s more, if..."

Fang Yixuan

"Went here for family lunch on daughter birthday. Very impressive. Started with the seafood platter and lobster toast yummy. Lobster toast is a must..."

Fred O

"Food was absolutely amazing. However, the service was disaster. Service: Lunch time was extremely under staffed. We kept looking for our waiter and..."

Lilian Monaghan

"On a Saturday afternoon around 3pm we wandered for lunch into Ostro. This place has a great view of the Waitemata harbour and you have the option to..."

Dr. Subhash Chand

"Lovely restaurant with great food. Best beef Wellington I’ve ever had. We went twice on a weekend and the beef Wellington was sold out and were..."

Sara Rozario

"Good spot, great food and service. Our waitress was excellent , attentive and very helpful with our food choices. We arrived rather early & was..."

Gary O'Brien

"We dined out at Ostro Brasserie & Bar in Britomart precinct and was instantly impressed with the service and restaurant interior as soon as we..."

Taylar W

"We come here for a friends birthday as we have read from the urban list it's one of the best places for a Sunday roast dinner on Auckland. The roast..."

Kris

"Lovely location. Great food, and even better service. We thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday Sipsters lunch here. A must-do restaurant.. Oh, and a..."

Vinay Gupta

"Was there for a work function. Food was amazing and our lovely Scottish waitress was so attentive. I didn't take a picture of the carpaccio but it..."

E

"- Great service, best oysters in town, grilled market fish & lobster n snapper pie were outstanding. - Saturday Sipsters : great deal, so good! In..."

Amali Mardon

"Was planning to have Sunday roast menu(started on 2july), need to book at least 8hours in advance, unfortunately we did not book, end up we had..."

Yoomin Law

"Great service and views. Sides are pretty good tastes and the beef Wellington is ok. They also give birthday person a little cute cake..."

Cihang Zhang

"Beautiful dining experience with amazing views over Auckland Harbour. Food and drink were amaaazing, steak cooked to how i wanted. The duck starter..."

Celia Chan

"Everything was perfect. I have never been to Ostro before and that was my first time there, I invited a friend as well. We came for the beef..."

Rosie When

"Amazing view, great staff. This is fine dining so you are looking to spend on a main and side in terms of portion size. My wife who isn't usually..."

Matt Aldridge

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland despite the fact I have never been able to order the beef wellington. Its always sold out before I get..."

Kelv

"Really nice place. Amazing food and wonderful customer service. It's expensive but worth..."

William W. Perez Rivero

"Great location, atmosphere and food. My friends took me here first for my birthday and since then whenever there's an occasion or just coz we feel..."

Kriselda Puyat

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Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

"This is truly an authentic Japanese restaurant!!! Not only the dishes, but also the atmosphere and customer service are great and they really bring..."

Chanmy

"We just love the place. Most of the time when we go out for a concert or similar we kind of start the evening here. Like to sit on the bar, watching..."

Evilmaikel

"We weren’t sure what to expect when I chose this restaurant but we both were so happy we tried it. The food was all fresh and delicious and..."

Tiges

"Always good. No, it's not pretentious and "upmarket", and doesn't do "Cuisine", but it serves the essential food groups needed by humans (beer and..."

Hylton White

"Oh my gosh, what a meal. Everything was so tender and well made, karaage chicken was to die for and I've never tasted better yum yum prawns! The sake..."

Carlito

"Just a pit stop before a night out, my mate really recommends Anzac Ave branch though but we were closer to here. Nice warm welcome coming through..."

Jeffie

"i like this Ken the best out of the 3 locations. Been coming here since 2008. Favorite is prawn and pork skewer and non-alcoholic Asahi dry japanese..."

Mojo Jade

"A real funky place to go to, really buzzy and the place was pumping. Friendly service. Great skewers. Great place to go try a new style of Japanese...."

Foodie_1110

"Very busy downstairs so sat upstairs and it was quite breezy up there which was not great during winter. Good service but some of the waitresses..."

Georgia Brown

"My husband and I love Kens and has been a family favourite for years! The food is amazing, and the service is always great. We recommend the..."

Ashleigh Rogers

"Despite having a full restaurant, the staff managed to serve my repeated orders and questions without any problems. I have eaten my fair share of..."

FoodWithPerspective

"One of my favorite Japanese places! we came here with a group of 5 people and just ordered lots of little things to share. We ordered the..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Awesome staff, Awesome Yakitori Chef,and awesome foods.... the skewers grilled infornt of you and the beers. Has become one of my fav spot. ..."

FroZen HeAt

"If you're not aware of the story, this guy Ken opened a yakitori bar and I dined at it last night.I had the 5 skewer combo and the chicken..."

Cookie

"How did I not go to this place till now? Awesome atmosphere. Great service and very reasonably priced and delicious food. Try their fried chicken and..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Taste 3.5Environment 3Value 2Service 4It's just perfect to have snacks in such places. The flavour is natural and authentic,..."

Kelly

"Ken Yakitori has an amazing array of foods you can put on a stick ! its not the sort of place you want to drop by for lunch but more a social dinner..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Friendly service and very tasty food. Amount of food is very small and expansive. Good place to grab beer and light dishes. Recommend to go on..."

Brave Eat

"Lots of atmosphere but the food was a bit of a let down. Small portions (to be expected) but flavour wise - missing a little something, and you have..."

Ryan

"A nice experience, similar to Tanukis cave. It does take a bit to fill you up so perhaps go for something else if you're on a budget. Always nice for..."

Victoria

"There are two KEN bar in city central. One at ANZAC AVE and another one at K rd. I've been that Anzac one several times and 3-4 times at k rd. i..."

Acuario MI

"I enjoyed foods, serves and the atmosphere, but price was quite high... I would say it is a must-go japanese restaurant, if you have money. They got..."

Ryan Wu

"Happened upon this spot since we where nearby and needed some dinner! It looked inviting from the outside and we weren't disappointed inside with..."

Frank

"I come here almost every week (sometimes more them once :P), with who ever I can bring! Normally my boyfriend, but otherwise my sister or friends..."

Angela Irene

"Really character place with amazing meat barbecue. Sake and Japanese beers are awesome as well. Prices could be slight reduced but still good..."

Mitch Armstrong

"We have been going to Ken's almost every Sunday for the past 4 years. The food is fantastic from both the kitchen and the Yakitori grill. The Tuna..."

RoseMT

"We have been here quite a few times, normally as a group so we are seated upstairs.I do like the format in a group environment - you order..."

RH

"Fun place to take friends visiting Auckland as its a bit different than your run of the mill Japanese restaurant. Casual, fast, yum and cheap. Have..."

Shellee Arnold

"Great food worth the..."

Mozzibee

"went with work collegues- 10 x hospo staff. sapporo on tap is the best. food great.service great. prices, even..."

Hemi Whyte

"A really good inexpensive night out for dinner. Don't come expecting the full blown Tepanyaki experience as some people did when they sat down to..."

Matthew

"Love it, love it, love it. VERY casual, food is fantastic, you've gotta try the prawns wrapped in bacon on skewers & the broccoli salad. We eat..."

Steph

"Awesome place - I would go there again. I think some dishes are a little over priced but free cabbage was nice. food was fresh and delicious though -..."

Lauren

"Cute hole-in-the-wall yakitori restaurant with tasty dishes at reasonable prices. By no means upmarket, but satisfying if you are looking for a..."

Chloe Lim

"Superb ambiance and staff. It took quite a while for our vegetable tempura to be served but other than that, everything was perfect. The dishes that..."

Virgenie Coneras

"Japanese style delicate flavours the skewers are absolutely yummy deep fry Camembert with a side pineapple jam broccoli with sesame sauce are my..."

Rebeca Rojas

"I am always keen to try new yaki tori bars anywhere I go. This one was a pleasant experience, ordered three types of yaki tori and the one I mostly..."

Mauricio Kimura

"It's like stepping into a little pocket of Japan. I really enjoy the slower pace of this place. And ordering a few things at a time. They have a top..."

Mariah Templonuevo

"Good food. The tataki was slightly spicy making it better than usual. Would recommend for a chilled night..."

Jay Kim

"I liked the table that sits down on the floor designed for a group of about 8-10. Music playing in the background was very diverse from pop to..."

Mitchell La'ulu

"Amazing food here, great spot for a large group, but if it is a large group it is one bill per table. Menu is amazing, especially I rate then beef..."

Dylan Weymouth

"The Best an most authentic Yakitori Bar I have found in a while! The Staff are Japanese, super friendly, and the Sapporo & Asahi on tap is highly..."

DJ Christonite Boginikua

"Good Food and friendly staff, came to Auckland a week ago went to 2 times, very enjoyed my..."

Chris Wan

"Do not make my mistake Yakitori on back page :-) huge selection. House sale very nice hot. Have Asahi on tap. Prices great, food was so good..."

JD (Digilifeduo)

"I like their beef Tongue 😝 that I always go back for. There are counter seats where you can enjoy your meal n watching grilling yakitori. But the..."

Summer Shimizu

"Awesome atmosphere and the food never disappoints, service was ok they were training new staff so it wasn't as good as usual, but didn't affect the..."

Lloyd Brown

"Awesome spot, can't rate highly enough. Very busy and recommend booking in advance, food is amazing and very..."

Dan Baker

"Great food and plum wine. Friendly service and an authentic experience. You can sit and watch the yakitori being cooked over coals at the bar. I..."

Keith Davis

"Food was good, service was outstanding and good buzz. One of the better Yakitori bars in Auckland and the best in the CBD by..."

Spencer Willis

"Awesome place, nice decor. Friendly waitress. Ordered okonomiyaki, beef curry and miso, very delicious and scrumptious. It's been over 5 years since..."

James “japansplash” Taylor

"Ken Yakitori K Rd is always a go to for us when we can’t be bothered cooking. The food is..."

Jeremy Armstrong

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell

86/100 (1967 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered a red duck curry and a chicken green curry. My preference for food is often more on the savory side, I really enjoyed my red duck curry..."

Sophie Wang

"Highly recommend scollop and pineapple fried rice .Very good environment with friendly..."

Tian Sweetly

"Excellent food with excellent customer service. Went with friends and ordered Tom Yum soup, curry puffs, spring rolls, elephant curry, green curry,..."

NPN

"Very friendly staff. Paid attention to small requests, no fish sauce, no shrimp paste. I've had better red curry though. Vege spring rolls were good...."

Pritika Sharma (Veg)

"A great little Thai restaurant down a little alleyway off the Parnell Rise.The food here took us back to Thailand.We ordered the..."

Brizzle

"Very Authentic traditional Thai food. One of the best Thai in Auckland. Blue Elephant offers a good variety of food on their menu. Excellent flavored..."

Lucy

"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Thai mid-fine Dining Venue AucklandThis is based on..."

곰정안

"Really aromatic curries . You can tell they put a lot of love into their food. Love the fact they have been there for years. It’s the second time..."

Dolce Far Niente

"I had dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is tucked in a cute little alleyway that’s easy to miss if you aren’t looking well. The..."

Marnelli

"My favourite place to go for a special dinner. I love everything about this place. Service, ambiance and food exceptional. Highly..."

Tammy Ockerse

"Went with a group of friends and we all thought this was the best Thai restaurant we had been to in New Zealand the food is amazing every dish we..."

Aman

"I love this place! Food is one of the best, cozy, very reasonable price and everything taste so great. Customer service AAA++++. Everyone we took so..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"Food is very good. At lunch time, sometimes you have to wait very long time to get food. When the staffs are busy, they would rush to service people,..."

Aston Patterson

"The best Pad Thai The New Yorker has ever had, and that’s saying something! Tender satay chicken entree, with one of the most nuanced peanut sauces..."

Liz Bradley

"3rd time here for family dinner and thank god we made reservations because it was very packed at 6pm. The big tables were gone so they had to join 2..."

Jason Zhang

"Came here for my mum’s birthday dinner on a Tuesday. We got 8 dishes, which we shared between 8 people. Namely these were Duck salad,..."

Oksana Zhang

"Very friendly staff, quick service and amazing food and drink!! They do have a BYO wine and it is defiantly a good idea to make a booking rather than..."

Rani

"Amazing service, with friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Been here a few times and will..."

Swetha

"Omq, this place is awesome. The food is yum and the staff is kind and lovely. The cute little elephants at each corner of the restaurent make it more..."

Happy

"Absolutely amazing service tonight from the staff at Blue Elephant, not to mention the amazing food that we received as well. Highly recommend this..."

Natasha

"Lovely setting, authentic Thai food (you could actually taste the spice), love the traditional greetings and that the staff are Thai. Beautiful..."

Dini

"I must say I was impressed by the ambiance. It was so cozy and warm. This place has these little quotes about wine. Loved it. It has some stories on..."

Anupama Samantroy

"Blue Elephant is one of my favourite Thai Restaurant. They use fresh ingredients, lots of herbs, lime and chill which I love about their..."

Chico

"There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, but this is one of the better ones. Tucked down one of the side lanes of Parnell Rise, there are nice..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Blue Elephant is my favourite restaurant to go to! To start with the staff are all amazing! The food is to die for - curry puffs are the best..."

Rachel Wheeler

"Best red curry I have eaten in Auckland as they have the option to increase the spice level to Thai hot, which is what my cravings always need...."

Aanchal Manchanda

"Thai is my favourite food in the world!! This cute hide away Thai restaurant is one of my favourites to go to for lunch with my work friends!!! It's..."

Sam Smith

"We came on the spur of the moment. Great choice. Fabulous food and service. Magical menu and we loved the atmosphere. Very friendly. We felt..."

Wendy Hewson

"Went there with high expectations, hearing that it was an amazing place. But this place did not fail to impress me. Amazing presentation of food..."

Beardie

"Came here for a dinner for three. Started off with the following entrées:1. Aroy Dee Thai wrap (choose either duck or prawns or both) - We..."

Nia T

"Went here for a dinner on a Friday night. It was quite busy so book ahead. Food was nice. Just a bit expensive but you are paying Parnell prices...."

Karina O'Connor

"I came here earlier this year on a holiday and I had a lovely experience. The dishes were reasonably portioned and tasted amazing too! Although..."

Lazypandah

"I love Thai food and can't stop recommending this place enough. Their service is impeccable and the food is just delicious. I had the chance to talk..."

Good Advisor

"A warm, quaint and cozy little Thai restaurant within the Parnell village.Went on a date first then went back quite a few times. A great..."

Arpita Mandal

"We had dinner here tonight, after reading the reviews how good the food was and home welcoming the staff is. The food is good and yes the staff is..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"Very happy to meet the real green curry dish there. What a pretty green color! Good smell good taste. The crispy pork dish was also good texture...."

Michelle Hwang

"Top service , top food Is my fourth times I have dined here always the food and service is amazing, The waitress looked after us an..."

Roby

"What a fantastic experience. Personable staff that give you an authentic experience. Platter for 2 as an entrée was an experience in itself. Shared..."

Howard

"This is my favorite Thai Restaurant. When you enter they greet you in Thai and make you feel welcomed. They offer to take your coats and hang them...."

Sheiar Al Osachi

"I came here with some friends for lunch on a weekday. Maaan this place wasn't the easiest to find. The service was quite good, if anything..."

Alex Turner

"I'm not even the greatest fan of Thai food, I find "average" Thai basically inedible. This place stands out. Really sweet wee location set back off..."

Kate Moran

"A lovely place, the staff were super friendly and most importantly the food was amazing! Loved their pad Thai and the fish that we had ordered!..."

Sheena Kumari

"Great authentic Thai restaurant. Food and service is great. Only possibly improvement could be more water being available at tables. Nice cosy..."

Darren Jay

"A great little Thai place hidden quietly in Parnell. The place was really busy but staff managed the service both professionally and carefully. Food..."

Christian

"Best Thai food I have eaten in Auckland. Highly recommended.Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food..."

Francis Lockwood

"This is probably one of "The" best thai restaurants in Auckland. Delicious meals packed with balanced thai flavours, must try Blue Elephant Spicy..."

Al Kumar

"Amazing service! The restaurant is well designed and has an elegant atmosphere. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. This is a high quality..."

Floyd Moratti

"Amazing service, great food! Love the outdoor setup! Cozy place for a cold night. Very authentic service, food arrives super quickly and tastes..."

Reuben Pereira

"Situated in Parnell, hidden inside one of the little alleyway is this awesome authentic Thai restaurant which you have to come! We ordered entree..."

TinaS

"One of the best thai food ... Lovely staff .... Went for a friends birthday and it was completely worth it. Bar also had some authentic thai drinks..."

Pmaroo

"I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. I say quality wise it's pretty good although I feel like each dish is about $5 too expensive. The..."

Cmys001

"Nice cosy place in heart of parnell town..... went w a group of friends... nice cosy atmosphere.... we did not have a booking but staff accommodated..."

Amit KALE

"Best Thai in Auckland and the service is unbeatable. Was sick and craving thai - called Blue Elephant and even though the kitchen wasn't quite open..."

Kim W

"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Start to finish. Amazing food, wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend more or praise highly enough. Can't..."

Bella Kate Mackintosh

"1st of all best Thai food in Auckland , secondly they have the most courteous staff ever... Very attentive ... Thank you for an awesome dining..."

Anvi Shah Kadakia

"Such a good restaurant with authentic Thai food. The best thai food I've tasted so far. Lovely staff and excellent service. Will definitely be coming..."

R

"Very cosy little restaurant tucked away from the main road. Good food and service. Good portion sizes and prices.Recommend to..."

LiannJ

"Quite simply the best Thai food in Auckland with reasonable pricing for the quality you get. Great hospitality and a very good location as there are..."

Anand Patel

"Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely staff. Went here for lunch ($13) and had the pad thai, spicy noodles and panang curry. Serving size..."

Keith

"Gorgeous Thai food and a really authentic experience and ambiance. All four of us were more than impressed with our meals, mentionables were the..."

LouLou

"We chose Blue Elephant due to the good reviews and they did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is the warm and genuine welcome and the..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"Delicious food. Hands down the best Pad Thai here in Auckland. Consistent service; always smiling and friendly. They even manage to find us tables..."

Dallace Wulf

"So quiet on Monday! There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, I don't know what authentic Thai food taste like, the food in Blue Elephant..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Awesome service. Delicious Thai food. I had the vegetarian noodles and it was yummy! This has become my favourite Thai restaurant! Will definitely..."

WongTable

"Beautiful food. Top notch service. Nice setting. Ideal 👌the duck was absolutely delicious. Menu provides many options, especially for the..."

Brett Randell

"Delicious tasting Thai food , make a booking as usually very busy ! Portions are quite small but are so tasty which makes it worth the price..."

Kirstie

"Very authentic Thai food that we can get in Auckland. The restaurant is located behind the main row of historical shops on Parnell road. The price of..."

Cindy Ong

"Dined here for a date night, it was lovely. Food was amazing, the tom yum soup was super packed with flavours compared to other thai places. Pad thai..."

CD

"Time and date: Wednesday Dinner 2 weeks ago, previous visit was in 2011Food ordered: Basil and ginger pork stir fry, duck curry, toufu stir..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"The food was really tasty, specially the soup. Ample sweet chilli dipping sauce was really good, good place and also friendly staff..... highly..."

Peter

"One of the best restaurants that I've come across in Auckland. I would rank Blue Elephant at the top in all the sectors - •Food - The is the..."

Priyanka Samik Patel

"This was the best thai food I've had in auckland. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. We all loved it. Everyone had excellent food. ..."

Jazz

"We tend to set spring rolls as the benchtest for Thai restaurants. Not disappointed as they have a unique taste with vegetarian black fungi. Ample..."

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Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Best tom yum soup for a Thai restaurant in Auckland, got all sorts of surprizes in their seafood tom yum!Nice cosy environment, great for..."

Tony Ma

"Very cute and cozy restaurant. Three of us came here for a birthday dinner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. Food was..."

Dublin

"Dined in a few times, outstanding!!!!The service was fantastic and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the pork ribs, but..."

Larik

Kyle Pitman

"Excellent food , excellent service, excellent atmosphere.Been this restaurant 3 times already but always consistent...food wise n service wise..."

Jason

"Awesome service.. definitely made us feel welcome and were always asking if everything was ok. Love it and will definitely bring my freinds. Keep it..."

Roshnee Patel

"We just visited for a special occasion (our last night in NZ after living here for a year) and could not be happier with our experience. The service..."

Kyle Kastner

"I went here with high hopes for my birthday dinner. it is a cute cosy location with great atmosphere. it is not too loud and the music was fitting...."

William Laughton

"Went for the first time after reading brilliant reviews and i must say i was not disappointed one bit. Food was great and some unique ingredients on..."

Neepz706

"We have been going to this little yet amazing Thai restaurant. Blue Elephant is our favorite restaurant for Thai food. To develop the taste of Thai..."

Samik Patel

"Absolute best Thai food I've had in Auckland. Tucked away in a cozy little restaurant with a very authentic feel, we were greeted with smiles. The..."

Emma Gerlach

"If I had reviewed the Bue Elephant after going the first time before Christmas it would have been a straight 5 stars. We had the duck curry with the..."

Anke Rintelmann

"We have a fab night at the blue elephant. The service was great. Most of our food was tasty and up to expectations. I do have one complaint and that..."

Diiya McCaw

"Awesome awesome awesome, especially the Blue Elephant Curry and Massaman Lamb Curry. The Blue Elephant Curry is out of this world, never tried..."

Cam W

"The best thai food I have ever had!!! Amazing and original, the food has the real thai spices. Tom yam soup is my favourite thai meal and I can say..."

Rachel

"Wife and self dined at Blue Elephant hidden down the lane next to the ANZ in Parnell. It was worth the hunt. Food excellent, staff charming and..."

Roger Honeybun

"Yummy!!! We went with a group of 6 and we all very much enjoyed our meals.Fantastic service, setting and food. The best thai I have had in..."

Melissa

"Fantastic, authentic Thai food, wide variety on the menu. If you like fish try the "Chubby young blue elephant" - delicious! Attentive and super..."

Tim Graves

"WOW!!! Pure pleasure...the best Thai food I have ever had. Karen and Wayne are fantastic hosts and have created a first class intimate Thai dining..."

Tania McFall

"the best Thai food we've ever had!! This restaurant is amazing! there were so many flavors in each bite of our meal ~ The prices are very..."

Karen Short

"All three of us gave this lovely, charming restaurant full marks.-Love the menu which had some unique offerings, in particular the herb parcels..."

Praveen

"We went here tonight after reading the great reviews on this site. It was REALLY delicous! We eat Thai at least once a week, and we will be going..."

Chris

"Nice and friendly environment. The staff and the food are superb. Our children loved the presentation of the carrot flowers and the chance to have a..."

Arsene Lupen

"Excellent food, specially their prawns were ultra delicious. The banana dessert was extremely wonderful too. Went for my wife's birthday there. will..."

Paeterasp Vevaina

"Fantastic food awesome atmosphere, fab staff, would recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing night out with friends, you can't go wrong. Their..."

Letitia

"Our last meal in New Zealand was at the Blue Elephant, and what a fantastic memory to leave NZ with. The Blue Elephant is hidden away in Parnell Rd..."

Grant Harper

"This is the best Thai food I have ever eaten. In fact, it is better than Thai food. It should have its own distinct category, 'Blue Elephant Food'...."

Paul Mizow

"I heard about this place from this web site. We were celebrating a family members birthday and we didn't really want to visit the city - after all -..."

Craig Johnson

"What an amazing journey for your taste buds.Truly the best Thai Cuisine I have ever tasted.The decor and the service is also..."

Tony Miller

"My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The atmosphere is tranquil,..."

Rob Ford

"Simply the best Thai food I have ever eaten, friendly service with a lovely ambiance. All dishes ordered were cooked to perfection, the..."

David A

"Undoubtedly the finest Thai restaurant in Auckland. From the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the luscious, exquisite, tantalizing food,..."

Tony Douglas

"We found the Blue Elephant from a deals site and we challenge anyone who say this is not the best Thai restaurant in Auckland. That is why we have..."

Darryl & Sopida

"I would rate this a ten star if I could.. the food is great and the service is just as good as the food :) it is in lovely, quiet cosy location......"

Nikole Mckenzie

"Wonderful restaurant, a great dine out experience. Place is dimmed with lovely fittings lit by candle lights. It is atmospherically romantic with..."

Tanna Wang

"Absolutely superb. Each dish was fresh and each had an exquisite characteristic flavour. better than most Thai restaurants in Auckland, which..."

Damian Batson

"Blue Elephant serves up some of the best Thai I've ever had. Always fresh ingredients and clean presentation you wont be disappointed here. If I..."

Justin Flitter

"We had dinner there for the second time last night,we have eaten at nearly every major Thai restaurant in Auckland and again it was by far THE BEST..."

Ralph Baramee

"just been there for dinner with my partner and I have to say that is probably the best Thai restaurant we´ve ever been here in Auckland (and we´ve..."

Carolina Tapia

"My partner and I arrived the restaurant after 9pm since we couldn't find a parking. Even though we were late for our reservation, the staff(later we..."

Gregory Oshiro

"I dined here on the weekend after buying a voucher deal. The service was amazing, Karen and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel extremely..."

Natalie

"We first went to Blue Elephant as we had purchased a voucher deal. Our first experience was lovely. We were seated and assisted quickly with very..."

Ashley Kerlin

"We regularly go to the Blue Elephant, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly..."

Joel

"Lovely authentic Thai restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Pleasant decor, fantastic service and the lunch menu is beautifully presented,..."

Myra Cohen

"I haven't really been a huge fan of Thai food, but I loved my lunch here at Blue Elephant. It's tucked away down a little alley from the main road so..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Came here with a friend and booked for a table outside. It is a beautiful restaurant and they even have thick blankets you can use. However my seat..."

Lillian

"Blue Elephant is tucked into a small alley off Parnell Road, giving it some privacy from the bustle of the main street. First appearances, I was..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I am not a big fan of Thai food, so that does play into my rating. I went to Blue Elephant for dinner as one of a group of six. The service was quite..."

Neala

"Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But..."

Charishma C

"the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is..."

寇芸萱

"The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The..."

Rheea B

"First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food!..."

Zuri Za

"The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite..."

Darsh Kumar

"Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming..."

manika gautam

"This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to..."

Fiona Brown

"Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share..."

Hitesh Patel

"Great hospitality, great portions worth the price..."

Lipe Kaloni

"Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way..."

Aakash Virdi

"We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome,..."

Tusi Filipo

"Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had 🐔 stir fry and a 🐔 soup. I..."

Rising Star

"This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu...."

Olga Blokhina

"Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did..."

Ashlee Hetterscheid

"If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services..."

Stella Kwan

"Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. ..."

Wilson Shum

"Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian..."

Anisha Chawla

Eight Restaurant At Cordis, Auckland

86/100 (3214 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food from 8 different separate kitchens severed by a diverse group of Chefs. Had lunch on the full buffet. Standout for us was the Beef..."

Jeff O

"We went 6 am on a Saturday morning for breakfast and this was the absolute best experience. From the moment we walked in every single person we met..."

Leti Leilua

"I fricken love this place, the food is delicious and the service is amazing.. it is pricey but worth it. Especially if you're a big eater! There's a..."

c h a n t e l l e

"Love the experience of the different selections. Service was slow/difficult to get when wanting a drink. We were ordering drinks for the table, they..."

Stacey N

"It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to a buffet, mainly because it’s not that common here in NZ or it’s usually so expensive that it’s..."

Dins R.

"I wanted to actually write a letter to say Thankyou but loved the idea of everyone seeing this publicly. I want to thank you to you all. My friend..."

Stacey Kennedy

"Great value for breakfast. I have chosen the eight for my birthday breakfast which did not disappoint. Thank you to the wonderful and friendly host..."

Endy Widjaja

"I highly enjoyed my dining experience at Eight. My boyfriend and I went for our one year anniversary. I have allergies to Nuts and the head chef..."

Jess Freeth

"Best buffet in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Great variety of cuisine Asian Indian Kiwi. Lots of dessert 🍨 🥧 🍦 🍡 🍧 🍩..."

N T

"People like to think this is a fancy establishment but it's not, really it's every man for himself! (We loved..."

Joe Hull

"Haven't been here for a long time. So came here today to celebrate a birthday. We tried most of the kitchen but i'll only mention the things I like..."

Wilson Shum

"The place didn’t disappoint at all. Everything we wanted was offered. I read some reviews about this place prior to booking and some just didn’t..."

Eric Mendez

"Totally amazing breakfast! Came here with family and friends to celebrate a gratitude day. Buffet breakfast here is lovely. Food is delicious and you..."

Arlene Barraca

"OUTSTANDING! Was really looking forward to dining here and it absolutely lived up to my expectations! Such a huge variety and everything was..."

cassy young

Monsoon Poon Akl Ltd

86/100 (3756 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a fantastic night last night with my husband's colleagues. The ambience of this place is nice. Even though it was busy, service was prompt and..."

Snappy Panda

"nice location by the viaduct and convienently next to the downtown parking building. Food comes out fast and we enjoyed the wontons and tandoori lamb..."

bobbyanderson10

"(Visited on 20 September 2023, reviewed on 21 September 2023) My friends and I went for dinner at this place. It has beautiful decor, and the food..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"Love the decor of this restaurant. The food was ok. Service could be better. Eg, topping up our wine and..."

Jo Yap

"If you want to have a get together with friends , then this a very good place to be in Auckland CBD . Food was average , Service was good , staff was..."

Haneet bhardwaj

"The atmosphere was lively and it was such a a great place to have a catch up with friends and family. Great Décor, welcomed by a lovely member of..."

Duncan Tang

"Great food. Lots of variety. Service needs improvement. Food was great with a menu for..."

Mani Kaul

"Terrific food and bar Great staff. Must visit for full kiwi..."

Greg Close

"Had a lovely meal here. Absolute fantastic service. We had Alanah who went above and beyond to make our night enjoyable. The food was exceptional, I..."

Joanne Hosie

"Yummy food and mocktails. Wonderful vibe. Singapore noodles with firecracker chicken is amazing. Try the colonial mocktail..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"Been going there for years but not many times a year. Every time the whole group raved about the delicious food and the good friendly service. A must..."

Andre de Wet

"Delicious food with great atmosphere. The staff were great. Food was incredible and most of our dishes had spice and yummy flavors. They..."

Sam Julian

"This place is so good I’m leaving this review as I eat. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is definitely a must..."

Noor Gharbo

"hopping lil spot in the CBD that makes decent bowl of laksa and perfectly poaches prawns. their kitchen has a wok side and a tandoor side which is..."

Andrew Kumar

"AMAZING FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE. -WILL I VISIT AGAIN? YES -WOULD I RECOMMEND OTHERS?..."

EASYMONEY DAGGER

"One of my favorite places to eat! Food is absolutely amazing and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Would give 10 stars if possible! Can't..."

Jessica Philpott-Green

"Best food we have had in Auckland yet. Definitely recommend. You won’t..."

mohammed helou

Xuxu Dumpling Bar

"Perch, situated in the heart of Britomart, occupies a charming and welcoming corner spot, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing drink and some..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"Beautiful place, great food. My favourite was duck spring roll. Tender meat, not fatty and tastes duck and not duck fat. Lovely place to unwind after..."

Olga Sosina

"Enjoyed their dim sum for lunch in a such stylish atmosphere. Wine was good but I just hoped there would be more variety of menu for lunch, like rice..."

Chika Maruta

"Nice, intimate atmosphere for a random Thursday night. The Midnight Moth cocktail was the fave of the night, along with the beef and kimchi dumps..."

April May June

"My partner & I stumbled across perch as a spontaneous date idea, I was definitely blown away by how time efficient everything and everyone was. The..."

Angel Davis

"Quite a small menu but it has everything you need at a dumpling bar. The duck + hoisin dumplings are AMAZING. We also tried the fish, sambal and..."

Sarah

"Our new favourite Dumpling place! Great service (I think the waitress was called nicole, but not sure), we had pork and shrimp dumplings, fish sambal..."

Joaquin Frutos

"Our first outing since 108 days of lockdown. Went for all you can eat. Everything was delicious, including the chilli cocktails. Like most people,..."

ed aye

"Quirky fun setting, private and cozy feel. Just the right number of dumpling flavours, 4 dishes was perfect for an early entree! Duck and leek and..."

William Stewart

"If you come here with the mindset of authentic Asian food, you're going to complain and I suggest you head over to a greatly rated dumpling place by..."

Zee

"The duck spring rolls and pork wontons!..."

Mark McEwan

"Great fun place to enjoy dumplings and cocktails. We have been here a few times. This time we went around 7pm, It was pretty busy but not a big place..."

CGKjourneys

"Great new experience, love it. Lots of variety and very tasty. I like the duck dumplings. Worth trying it..."

Alan Courtenay

"Spotted a write up in Denizen that said we should revisit this quirky little dumpling and cocktail house. Not disappointed! We chose to sit outside..."

Leonie Ramsay

"Definitely one of the best dumplings! Ambiente: wonderful atmosphere, very cozy and stylish Food: the dumplings are just delicious. I tried a lot..."

Elisabeth Pester

"Hands down the best dumplings in Auckland. Affordable prices from $10-$12 bucks a stack with a good drinks selection and cozy atmosphere. Must try..."

Cass Toyne

"It's really a good place for the hand made dumpling.. I love it... Really a very good experience.. So so good dumplings and also we try the desert as..."

Rinkesh Patel

Giraffe Restaurant

85/100 (1888 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic meal. Blown away by the squid two ways. The wagyu was amazing but the only time i have ever had it so i have nothing to compare...."

Flippynz

"Great place to go would go..."

Restaurant Inspector

"Lunched here yesterdayGreat premises and locationService mixed badAs was foodSome excellentSome ordinaryDrinks very..."

Glenn Town

"Beautiful fit out, good lighting, and nicely presented dishes. We went twice in the same week since we were quite impressed with the food on the..."

Ken

"Came here for breakfast, quite pleasing and nice dining area...."

Elizabeth Edwards

"I’m in Auckland for work and staying at Viaduct Harbour and am spoiled for choice for dining. I really enjoyed my lunch at Giraffe. The staff are..."

J9Eats

"I came especially for the suckling pig with cauliflower purée & tempura black sausage. It was good but not as good as I expected; the black sausage..."

STRADS

"Top notch restaurant here. The food is exceptional, I could not fault anything that came out. I ordered the spaghetti and prawn and also the chips,..."

Crackerjacker

"Came to Giraffe for breakfast and was seated immediately by friendly wait staff. After we were seated we waited quite a long time before anyone came..."

Anneliese Longstaff

"The food and the chefs were amazing. We had the chefs table and the chefs were extremely friendly and nice to talk to. The food was amazing the..."

Dimple Vagal

"Fancy dinner at Giraffe a while ago. I got the Lamb Rack as my main and shared creme brulee and chocolate pudding for dessert after. Food was lovely,..."

Alma Eats

"Had an amazing anniversary dinner, selecting the tasting menu. The vegetarian options were so flavourful, highly recommend. One of the highlights of..."

Msmooo

"The work team decided to try this place for a work celebration lunch. Overall it was a good experience. The whitebait rolled up toast entree (forgot..."

Dxlche

"Environment is excellent. We had the fish for share. It tastes nice, but portion is not enough for a group of people. The staff sometimes is lost,..."

Wendy Wang

"Had a wonderful meal here. Its the second time we've been. Had to bring brother and sister inlaw. The meals are outstanding and we had the pleasure..."

Linda Michie

"Pretty high quality restaurant at viaduct harbour. Staffs are friendly and helpful. All the dishes are delicious！ especially their kids set menu..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."

Benedict Uy

"Went to this place for our office Christmas lunch this year.Service - excellentDrinks selection - excellentEntre - We..."

Andrean

"Came here on a Monday evening to celebrate my partner's birthday. Upon arriving, a waiter kindly offered to store my umbrella in their..."

Oksana Zhang

"The place is pleasant, clean and child-friendly. The staff provided a good customer service. We have been looking forward to try their suckling pig..."

888bing888

"One of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve had! An impromptu dinner date, we had the pleasure of watching Simon work his magic in the..."

Panini T

"I'll be straight up and honest. If you are wanting dishes that are of good portion, this is not the place for you. However if you want dishes that..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Had the most amazing experience here tonight! My partner and I love to try new restaurants around city and were more than impressed with Giraffe. We..."

Thomas Wilcox

"Giraffe on the viaduct offers a variety of dishes and a contemporary take on classic flavours. Our waiter provided exceptional service and knowledge..."

Calvin

"Lovely food and wine! I had a fillet of salmon which was perfectly cooked-crispy skin and pink in the middle,accompanied by a light salad and some..."

Anna Griffin

"Fxxxxxg Amazing!This was the answer I gave my sister when she asked me how my dinner tonight was. I’ve been eating so much food..."

Tony Ma

""Pretty bloody nice."my partner, 2018We absolutely loved our time here. The wine selection was fantastic and complimented the food..."

Christopher Pearce

"Every dish popped with flavor. Highly recommend selecting several dishes and sharing. Best way to try lots of dishes and surprisingly filling...."

Vanessa Morris

"Been there couple of times, location - bang on Viaduct, had whole fish in salsa sauce, this is one the best prepared I have had, good quantity as it..."

Rakesh Sethi

"Wow. My dining experience at Giraffe was superb. Our server was really personable and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Our meal was 10/10 - so..."

Unnzie

"A lovely restaurant. Staff are very friendly and service was really good.Food very flavoursome.Caprese salad was fresh, the kawai butter ,bread and..."

PK

"Quick stop in for a morning coffee... coffee was excellent, great service, we will be back.Looked at the food going to other dinners and it..."

Warren

"We came here for desert after having lunch elsewhere. Amazing location, fantastic service, coffee was perfect and a lovely menu. Prices are value for..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"Awesome place wasn’t to busy so good for our older guests who can’t hear properly. Our waiter was very helpful and professional we had the $245..."

Lucas Andrewes

"Has an interesting way of portioning their dishes. It’s set up like a tapas restaurant, where you can order a few small dishes. I tried the rabbit..."

Zachary James Sievert

"Giraffe has a fun and vibrant feel, and totally unique- nothing like I've experienced in a restaurant before. Its light, quirky, interesting...."

Dinah

"Overall: Excellent venue, fantastic food and some decent friendly service. Venue: It's a new restaurant so it's clean and well furnished...."

Mark Burney

"great place for a special occasion. Food quality is excellent, and all the dishes are well prepared. I really liked the pork Wellington, meat was..."

Imperius Malekith

"Went to Giraffe for lunch last Wednesday. Was so impressed! I was very nervous going in as I had my 6month old daughter with me, but the staff were..."

Katabells

"Went to giraffe and had the restaurant month special, it was absolutely outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from the food, wine..."

Pippa

"See the ads on Facebook, and always wanna try there. Been there on Friday night, Excellent food and excellent service, just love it. Thanks for..."

Daisy

"We were a group of 6 ladies & we had a good night after a rocky start - we booked 4 weeks ago via their booking site & included we wanted to utilise..."

Deborah Harrison-Flynn

"My better half had tried to book a week or so before we visited but failed; giraffe books half of the dining room and takes walk ins for the rest of..."

Gus

"unfortunately was disappointed after waiting so long to come here! poor service, we had a booking but waited 25 minutes to be served- it wasn't even..."

Becstasy

"Giraffe is Simon Gaults new venture & occupies what used to be Mecca in the Viaduct.It's ethos is around home grown food heroing local..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Had to try this place!.... turned up just before 12 but out the front isn't the entrance that's down the side...wasn't really obvious despite the..."

Donna&Shane

"Wow what a great restaurant, but not surprising given the person behind it (i.e. Simon Gault). First off the service is great - friendly..."

Austin

"Food - Good quality ingredients cooked in a way that respects the produce and enhances the flavours simply. Nice ambience and friendly..."

Travels4Food

"I wasn't sure what to expect as there are no reviews yet and was happy to give Giraffe a shot regardless.Not knowing what would be on the..."

Miss Kiki

"It was a beautiful day, the hostess was very polished, & welcomed us with a smile, the food came soon after our beverages & water. Nothing seemed to..."

Delwyn Sinclair

"Always a great experience. This time I had Canterbury Duck...the meat was lacking in flavour - but the waiter said it was 'different'. It wouldn't be..."

Bryan G.

"What a great experience, the staff were welcoming and friendly, especially our waiter Herbie, whom is genuinely friendly and attentive. The food was..."

Robza

"5 stars for our amazing server Kristine! We had a table of 10 that must have been a lot of work! She was very VERY patient, polite and friendly. She..."

Renee L

"Delicious food, fabulous staff, great atmosphere. The chicken with pine nuts, spinach and mozzarella on seasonal veges is so good. The banoffee..."

Michelle Bow Ceramics

"Used the online booking to get a table, was sat beside the Viaduct view, was served by Ruben which made the experience much more memorable. Had the..."

Josh Feliz

"Very nice restaurant at the harbour. Service was lovely. We went at 5 pm so it was not yet busy. The best thing we ate was the pumpkin ravioli, very..."

Nielsa van Staveren

"Had dinner and breakfast here and both were lovely. Good service and great food, would visit..."

Rachael Overmeyer

"I was really impressed by this establishment. The food was great, a specialty cocktail was offered which was exceptional. The services was..."

Steve James

"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."

Benedict Uy

Kushi Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (1287 ratings)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

"First time here and I was blown away! Amazing service, amazing ambiance, amazing food and decent portions (bigger than what I expected??) . The..."

Mercy

"I’ve been here a few times and the food has always been so tasty! Also, all of the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. I’d definitely..."

Himani Goomar

"Beautiful and chill place. Great to come for a quick lunch as they've got nice bento boxes for $20-30...."

Dennis Zhang

"Fusion japanese food done well. Some very unique and beautifully executed dishes. Love the atmosphere and service too. Favourite dish was the miso..."

Bella Qian

"Rating 4.0 The quality of the food are quite good, and the servings are quite large. However it is also quite pricey. Came here a couple of times..."

Manz

"⁣⁣Super soft and flavourful pork belly! Lots of veggies come with each protein dish but rice is not included. Services was great! These Classic..."

Mon.

"sushi with a fine dining..."

Justin Wong

"I had a massive booking and they were able to fit me in with only a day notice! I have severe allergies and the waitresses handled it very well -..."

Mikyla Lim-Yip

"Came here for lunch with my colleagues. The restaurant have great ambience and the staff are very attentive and friendly. We ordered a Spicy Chicken..."

Food2belly

"Yummy food great service!..."

Andreea Simion

"Karaage chicken is a must ! Hot sake on a cold night warms you up instantly. Maybe because we went on a late Monday night, but it was..."

Jonathan Chau

"Lovely place for dinner in town with friends. We loved the variety and presentation of the dinner box. The wine is very well priced and it was great..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Celebrated my birthday here yesterday with a couple of mates and two wee boys. We were 15 minutes early before the place actually opened for..."

Genuben

"Got to experience eating Japanese in a more traditional way at Kushi. Such a lovely atmosphere and kind staff.Was pretty full when we got there but..."

Alma Eats

"Yes, it’s another Japanese restaurant, I just can’t get enough of it. The idea of sashimi and sushi easily makes me drool. This place today that..."

Ang Sarap

"Dined here on Saturday night. Restaurant was VERY busy so glad I made a booking. Due to the business, service was very slow. Waited 15 minutes until..."

Hannah Gear

"First time at this restaurant on a business/celebration Lunch with a few colleagues. As soon as we enter,we knew that this lunch was going to be..."

João Plácido

"This is my favourite place in town for lunch. Dinner here is great too but the lunch deal is amazing. Great quality Japanese food, with an amazing..."

Vanessa Gao

"Came for dinner on Sunday night, not too busy as plenty of seats available.On placing order you need to go to the counter.Their dinner set..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"This place is hidden away off queen street and is an amazing place. The ambience is really nice and so is the food! Presentation is also A+ so great..."

BaNaNa

"Food was absolutely amazing! Prices match the quantity and quality of the food. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant atmosphere was beautiful...."

Mikayla Sagar

"Looking for a Japanese restaurant to take my daughter out for her birthday, I looked at the reviews on Kushi and decided to see if it was as good as..."

Kerry Smith

"It may look like average Japanese restaurant with nice looking interior , but Fusion Japanese food is anything but!I wandered in with two..."

77777

"Tucked away down a street I've never seen before, this was a bit of a gamble, but one that paid off. Firstly, I strongly recommend their house sake,..."

Jay

"I was here with my colleagues long ago and realized I haven't give this great place a review. If you are looking for Japanese food in the city with..."

BAbyWin

"This place is amazing! I have the tofu donburi regularly and it's the best tofu I've ever eaten no questions asked! They have the perfect amount of..."

Sasha

"One of my favourite places to get some fancy Japanese Cuisine in Auckland. You can get some really nice lunches here too - the bentos. My favourite..."

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"Late review but just wanted to say this place is ah-mazing! The food is to die for and the customer service is very very nice! We keep coming back!..."

S & F And Baby

"An excellent choice if you're craving some Japanese food and have a bit of money to spare. My family and I got quite a few dishes from all across the..."

Locavore

"One of the better lunch deals available in Auckland CBD, its hard to find a deal that provides fantastic tasting food, vibrant colours , different..."

Medium_Rare

"The staff were so friendly and kind. Was first time here and the food was sooo good and it was nice of them to bring out a birthday surprise for my..."

Courtney Tabener

"Great service and food! I love the Saki here most, especially the warm ones. A good environment for dating. Will definitely comes back..."

Ricky Tang

"Came here for their lunch menu. The plate in the photo was only $15 and left me more than filled. The chicken Katsu and Karaage chicken were..."

Dxlche

"Kushi has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. They have Japanese dancers or drummers on some nights. The menu is varied and reasonably priced...."

Matadors

"10 of us had a fabulous dinner at Kushi restaurant last night. We loved the sunken tables and their setting. The service was amazing and the food..."

Dot Austin

"The food is great, the have a cheaper lunch menu and they offer a vegetarian option. The service is fast (given how busy it can get) and friendly..."

LOONA

"Nice lunch menu and a good slelction of bento. Quick and nice environment. An ideal place for catching up with friends and work colleagues...."

Yujie

"Always a delight coming to Kushi. Decor is very nice, service is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend the Chicken Nanban and Pineapple Chicken...."

Sally S

"Their mixed temperature is delicious and the portion size is generous too. The staff are friendly and attentive. I loved the lychee cocktail...."

Michelle Moth

"Second visit today. The interior is lovely with a great fake cherry tree and lots of bamboo to make it resemble a street in Kyoto or Nara. Such a..."

Karen Betsubara

"Went there to get some lunch after gym to get back to the office. Their sushi is really nice and reasonably priced. I'm such a big fan of seafood, so..."

Marggie Pascua

"Fish is fresh, the rice in nigiri piece was a bit too sour (excessive use of vinegar I suppose). The beefsteak was superb though! Would definitely..."

Max Nguyen

"Went here last night with my husband and it was such a perfect evening. The atmosphere was intimate and relaxing the service polite warm and..."

Fountainabbey04

"Not a very big lunch menu (with specials), but dinner is always fantastic. Beautiful Yakisoba, market sashimi, and I've heard the cheese sticks are..."

Dini

"Everything is nice, my favourite japanese restaurant right now! And staff are very friendly. Everything is worth the price. The combination..."

Pimm S. Sansuwan

"I really loved the chicken karaage and the vegetable tempura were more than adequate. Awesome job guys! I hope to see myself back here again soon...."

Emmanuel Vergeldedios

"For under $30, you can't beat their dinner combination. Fresh sashimi, great large bento box style to follow, superb teriyaki chicken and light..."

Chefaldini

"I am a big sucker for seafood and, I must say, Kushi has never disappointed. The sashimi, takowasabi, and beef tataki were all the freshest I'd ever..."

Lucy Eats

"Very oriental and extremely nice food! If you enjoy Japanese food this is definitely a go-to food spot, with friendly service and good food. The..."

Meeka

"Came during lunch time and they weren't as busy as I thought it would be. We all ordered their lunch specials for $14.95 each. Each lunch special..."

Hotdog&Buns

"Always lovely service here such a professional restaurant and staff. They always treat you with the amazingly admirable Japanese manners. Menu is..."

Thom

"An amazing experience here, made a booking for two and got our own private booth. Every single member of staff was beyond friendly, our waitress was..."

Danielle Gamlen

"Beautiful restaurant with a great set up.Quick and efficient service (could be a bit nicier).Nice food, excellent presentation, very good..."

Gustavo Tanikawa

"Beautiful restaurant, has a very authentic vibe with little bamboo booths to cosy into. Great staff, really really good food and very reasonable..."

Leon Fitch

"First time visitor to Auckland and first time eater at Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar. This place had a decent Zomato rating so it seemed like a safe..."

Hadrian

"They have a variety of Japanese food on the menu. It's not on the cheap side, but the quality of the food is great. Sashimi platter is of a good..."

Aucklander

"My third visit to Kushi for dinner on Saturday night for a triple date and absolutely loved it. Plates are made for sharing but is also suitable to..."

Anna

"Food is very good and atmosphere Also,Staff are nice but bit expensive for me.It's nice experience at Japanese restaurant in..."

Kazuki Fujita

"Once you step into this restaurant it doesn't feel like you're in the centre of Auckland city anymore. The interior is comfortable and makes for the..."

Bronwyn Dustin

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere with those indoor decorations, made me feel like I was in Japan almost...Although price might be a bit high but..."

Julie

"I love Kushi. It's my favourite Japanese restaurant in town. The decor and ambience is perfect. A little self-contained world, low lighting..."

Vivian Lightbloom

"Good service and location, the cherry blossom tree surrounding the back wall as you enter is a nice touch! Bit on the pricey side, but a good..."

Chomnomnom

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. The decor is impressive, with the nice presentation of the food, I felt like I was..."

Rachel Hui

"The experience is legit - traditional Japanese style decor. The fact you have to walk down tiny Durham St adds to the feeling you may be in..."

Simon Wordsworth

"This was the first restaurant i had since i arrived in Nz last 2014.I had UNAGI BENTO. the best really. I would recommend the customers to try..."

Liksya

"Kushi has always been one of my favourite Japanese in town. They deliver friendly efficient service, and nice ambience. Their food are fresh,..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Delicious food! Good service, nice place, perfect for a date night👌🏼We ordered gyozas, butterfly shrimps 🍤, teriyaki chicken, crunch..."

Aldo Carella

"Nice and tasty. Great service. The hotpot was a great experience. Nice and cozy on a cold night. The teriyaki chicken skewers are a nice little..."

Bryan Daly

"A big fan of any Japanese restaurant. Hahahah The setting of the place is really posh, comfortable and it gives you bit of high class feeling...."

Michelle Chua

"Went there on a wednesday evening and the place was crowded. Nice ambience and friendly staff.We ordered unagi set, karage chicken, lobster..."

Alana

"I went there last week and the food was great. Plus, the waitress was really nice to us and the decor is gorgeous. I'll be back very soon for..."

Jody Walton

"I think this has become my new favourite restaurant with its gorgeous ambiance and fresh sashimi. The decor is beautifully Japanese, with..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"We have been here a few times and have always been satisfied with the food and service. We always get to the set meal with only two of us. Last..."

Siow Fong Chen

"So the whole gang was craving for some Asian meal. We then decided to narrow it down to Japanese. Luckily this place was in CBD. The ambience is..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Only been here once but easily one of top choices for a good night out for Japanese food.The food is amazing - we ordered the chicken..."

Ffionachua

"Great food and service for good prices. The atmosphere is relaxing and have been a few times. I always come back and order the yakisoba noodles..."

Eva

"Have been there for many times, good service and awesome food, vibe is also another key driver, definitely is a good choice if you have two or three..."

Tingting Zhang

"Great place for lunch. The place is decora@ted like you're in Japan and it has many booth seats that give you privacy. The lunch set is presented..."

Elonie

"My boyfriend and I have been here twice and we absolutely love this place!!!! The last time we went was on a Friday night and for anyone who hasn't..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Fallen in-love with this place already! Really lovely ambiance dimmed light spacious and great staff and service. We dined here Saturday night and..."

Nathalie

"One of the best affordable Japanese places in Auckland. Always enjoy the food, atmosphere and service here. Would recommend the dinner sets as you..."

Yui Chen

"I love Japanese food and kushi definitely proved that! The place had a nice quiet and dark ambience. Perfect for dates. However I did not go there..."

Ieseon

"a stylish and authentic Japanese restaurant hidden a bit off the buzzy Queen Street. Way bigger than regular Japanese bars, good food with reasonable..."

Raeray

"We had tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) & yakiniku (marinated grilled beef) special lunches with salad, sushi, croquette, miso soup & rice. Food..."

STRADS

"Elegant Japanese restaurant with superb services, Great food, cosy atmosphere and reasonable cost. Strongly recommended for couples, friends and..."

Glen Liu

"Had visited there twice with friends. I love their tapas menu. Lovely price but very tasty. The Karaage Chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside...."

Michelle Hwang

"Went on a team lunch yesterday at Kushi, absolutely fell in love with this place. The staff are adorable, the decor is stunning and everything was..."

Chloe Sharrock

"My wife and I visited Kushi on a freezing cold night. Upon entering we were greeted with a lovely, warm and relaxing ambience and ultra friendly..."

Chow Yum Fat

"It was our first time visiting this place. Went on saturday night for dinner. Really enjoyed our time here. Very friendly staffs, amazing food,..."

JungYun Lee

"I think this restaurant is not for eating, but for drinking. The food was largely tasteless, and barely enough to live on. Sashimi looks so..."

Karen Gu

"Great food and service! My friends and I ordered agedashi tofu, karaage chicken, salmon salad and gyoza nabe. I love their karaage chicken!! Whenever..."

PT

"I hadn't been living in Auckland for very long when I came here for the first time, solo, and had a nice meal at their bar. The place has a great..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Wow! So glad we found this restaurant hidden away off Albert Street.The greeting was warm and genuine whilst the service was intuitive and first..."

Brett Meldrum

"Enjoyed meals 2 nights in a row. Staying at city life easy to get a takeaway. Set dinner for one was huge. Great choice and friendly service..."

Roisin King

"Great ambience here, and I like how the tables are quite separated and private. We had 2 dinner sets - one with grilled eel and one with teriyaki..."

Misty

"Great staff and great service. Great place to go with anyone. It can be a date night or even a casual night out with friends. The place is genuinely..."

Issie

"Yes this place is awesome; the service is prompt and friendly and the food fresh and delish :) We ordered: Salt and pepper beef skewers:..."

Athena

"Kushi is a modern Japanese restaurant with an authentic feel, the menu is up to date and offers a variety of new dishes along with the good old..."

Philip Doyle

"I doubt I have ever seen such generous serves in a Japanese restaurant. The "medium" sashimi was huge! And the mixed tempura was absolutely..."

Betsy

"Cannot fault anything. Absolutely delicious!!! Sashimi and sushi was so so fresh and the hot food were also very nice. Will definitely go back...."

Zzucchiniiiy

"Food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere inside was so lovely and well decorated! Really peaceful and perfect for a date night. The beef..."

Squigglebee

"I really wanted to like this restaurant but sadly no, my sashimi was full of bones and I had to take them all out from my mouth. Food was very..."

Brave Eat

"Hands down our favourite restaurant! Have not had any memorable problems dining here and have come back several times since first discovering it...."

Gina

"After reading other reviews on Zomato we decided to try Kushi. We are avid lovers of Japanese cuisine but get bored with the usual don Buri bowls and..."

Janine Henderson

"Really enjoyed this place, despite only being here once. I loved the look of the place. The staff were super nice and the food was awesome! I love..."

Tbroadley

"My favourite special occasion dining place. Beautiful decor and ambience... really sets a cosy, but lavish mood. The food is always delicious and..."

Charlotte

"If you are looking for a nice japanese then kushi is the most perfect place that you could go to! Best sashimi in auckland! Very fresh and cut very..."

Nikki

"We went to divert here last Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised by the venue. The decor was very warm and cosy. The menu on first glance was..."

Richard Mozes

"A nice little place. The decor is very a quaint Japanese style. The staff were friendly and the food was well presented. We had a rice type dish and..."

Josh Law

"Stunning Japanese food, variety of vegetarian options and attentive service. The secluded booths make you feel like you're the only diners there. The..."

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"This place is absolutely stunning! I had the spicy chicken lunch special which came with rice, salad, chicken, sushi, dumpling and miso, such a great..."

Mun Clair

"Came here for dinner and had higher expectations but overall was still pretty good. Very good service, romantic mood lighting but also good for a..."

Annie Bananie

"Good for Friday lunches..Lunch menu has good enough variety of dishes and is affordable.The ambience is nice and the service is always..."

FoodLoco

"Lovely restaurant and makes you feel like you're not right in the middle of the city which is nice. Staff are friendly and service is good, as are..."

Maia Churichkova

"A bigger range of food compared to the more casual Kushi joint next door, better ambience. The food quality is pretty much the same - but this place..."

Elle

"Love this place. My favourite is the spicy chicken don. I tried the sushi but it's not to my taste, when I had it t was quite warm. Lovely service..."

Dallace Wulf

"Came with my boyfriend to this place, the setting of the restaurant is very nice and it had a nice atmosphere. We had their lunch specials which were..."

Sarah Huynh

"I found this place with my friend and absolutely loved the food! I had a prawn and rice meal with homemade mayo which was mouthwatering. Also the..."

Emily

"We had lunch there. We ordered two lunch special. One teriyaki chicken and one teriyaki beef. 13.95 each. I prefer the beef one as the chicken is a..."

Zoe Huang

"Kushi has a beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. The food here is not too bad of a price. My friend and I shared a gyoza hotpot which was..."

Roseabella

"Kushi is one of those places that just looks awesome and has great ambiance. You get a really good vibe as soon as you walk in. This place is perfect..."

HJ

"Friendly staff and aesthetically pleasant place to dine. Food came quickly and was an overall good dining experience. Slightly pricey for the food..."

Michael Chen

"Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Love the ambiance and the Japanese feel. The servers are very nice and welcoming. The food however, abit..."

Angelica Santos

"Kushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants! As soon as you step through the door, you are transported into a beautiful restaurant with a chill..."

Where.iate

"Friendly & attentive staff, quick service, delicious food,. Shabu-Shabu hot pot is worth a try. Teriyaki Sets were amazing & went with Sapparo..."

Maung Maung Oo

"Hands down the best Japanese restaurant I've been to so far! Came here for dinner with family seeing that it had such great reviews and it really did..."

Kenzi Yee

"Loved this place! One of my favourite Japanese restaurants, the staff were friendly! And the food is amazing! exceeded expectations, the set out is..."

Aj Maglaqui

"I love this place! The atmosphere is great any time of the day. Food is excellent and service is superb! If you go on a Friday about 7.30pm you..."

Diana Moore

"This place is beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere, great waiters/waitresses and really yummy food! Not badly priced as well for the inner CBD...."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

"Good lunch special menu.. Good Ambience and the food was great too. I ordered marinated beef. Lunch special menu comes with miso soup, 2 pieces of..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Been here twice now- so far so good. Its the usual japanese sake beer food joint in a western fine dining set up. Had the large sashimi mix,..."

FoodiePhysician

"This place is great.If I'm in Auckland CBD this is the first choice everytime!It's affordable, delicious, beautifully presented and the..."

Trayc C

"I came here with two friends last December. Still remember the staff at Kushi were very attentive，friendly and helpful. So a big 5 star for..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"My regular go-to for Japanese. Love their dinner boxes! Great service everytime, generous portions and very tasty. Would definitely..."

ET

"Japanese food and service at its best. Large Karaage chicken pieces like I've never had before. Crunchy with rice bubble coating. Dishes are..."

Kai Finder

"This is going to sound daft but I've eaten here quite a few times but didn't quite realise how good it is until I came here on my own. This is..."

Squiddy

"Kushi, surprisingly a relatively unknown eatery, is definitely a contender for best Japanese in this city. Consistently serving an array of delicious..."

Monica

"Kushi is the best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to and I always come back here with family and friends for a good meal, which is the Teriyaki..."

Kirsten

"We come here often and love the service and food. Slightly on the pricey end, but worth the visit anyway. Fresh and yummy dishes with top-notch..."

Adeline

"Came here for dinner on a rainy weekday. It wasn't really filled with people, although it was dinner time. We were enthusiastically greeted by the..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"Tucked away in a random spot in the city and unexpectedly lovely, Kushi is a beautiful wooden space with intimate booths and tables.Serving..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been visiting with Kushi almost since it started, and I keep going back, and taking friends and family with me. Everyone I have brought here..."

Eli A

"I love Kushi, a little hidden gem in the CBD. I have only ever been for lunch and it has been delicious. The lunch specials are good value for money..."

J.T547

"If you are looking for the best Japanese lunch venue, then look no further! It's always a complete pleasure to eat here, and the quick fire lunch..."

Frank

"Ive been there couple of times with friend. The atmosphere was good, and the staff are very friendly, feel relax in this restaurant! sashimi always..."

Ohayo

"Went here for the first time last night after reading lots of good reviews for it on here. We booked in for 6.30 but were running late so I rung..."

Gina Des Baux

"Been here a couple of times now, and starting to get the hang of the menu. Food is delicious, exotic and beautifully presented. It has the added..."

Mike Ashby

"The food and service is great. I have brought my friends three times and my family once to this restaurant, all of whom were first visitors...."

Jk

"Go there for a lot of work lunches, the food is always good and served quickly. Staff are great and make us feel really welcome every time my work..."

Char & Ricky Pundog

"I had a delicious dinner out with my bestie at Kushi on a Saturday night. The waitresses were really friendly and offered my friend so many..."

Kate Smith

"Delicious Japanese food, in a really great setting.We loved the option of booth-seating - because it makes it really private - we actually..."

Liz Winstone

"The food, service and setting is amazing. Best Japanese in Auckland. Lunch service is great, quite fast and definitely value for money. My..."

Arnz Watt

"Kushi is our fav Japanese Restaurant ever! The atmosphere and people are fantastic and the food is always amazing! And the pricing is very..."

Stace Mills

"This was another amazing find in Auckland. Out of all of the Japanese restaurants that I searched through I'm glad that I chose Kushi.From..."

Graham Brown

"Delicious Japanese food, great ambience, good prices and if you are lucky you get an amazing drum performance. Oh yes, great service as well. Been..."

Josie Amon

"Absolutely love this place! Is one of my favorite places in the city for lunch, and an amazing Japanese place! Service is fantastic - the staff are..."

Anna Butcher

"Delicious Japanese food. Lovely friendly service. Conveniently located in Auckland CBD. Affordable prices especially at lunch time. Great atmosphere..."

Aileen Cheng

"-Nice restaurant-Nice Staff and service-We got great deals on my wife's and friends birthday-Parking deal as well-Great food!..."

Ikeda

"I highly recommend this place that we discovered with my husband few month ago (almost when they opened the place). First the atmosphere of the..."

Carine Sweetashoney

"One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to in Auckland. Modern interior and very helpful staff.Fantastic food and..."

Kiki Benton

"Large sliecs of Sashimi, if you are a sashimi fan, do try the large sashimi plater :)Went yesterday and they also had live drum band..."

Tony Ma

"Happen to be looking for a place to dine one dec night, quite late on saturday evening,and stumbled across Kushi, we were starving so we just walked..."

Felicity Williams

"Kushi has AMAZING lunch specials! Such great value for money - you get sooooo much food. We've visited a few times and always leave feeling full and..."

Kat M

"Another fantastic Japanese restaurant!Service was flawless, I was warmly welcomed and served promptly. Food came out at excellent speed, and..."

Frankie Kaleta

"What a surprise when I walked in. Fab decor, great service, good music. I agree could be one of Auckland's better Japanese restaurants. Waited a..."

Wilma Burich

"Very good, food is great. Portions are slightly small but it is..."

Allan Fong

"It was proved to be a very satisfactory night we spent in the japanese restaurant. The atmosphere is terrific and the staff is very friendly. The..."

Kelly Wu

"AMAZING!A girlfriend and I went here with a deal voucher. We were early for our table but they let us come in anyway. Service was great,..."

Courtney Maloyd

"Tried this place with deal voucher. The food was very very good, but customer service a bit..."

James

"Lovely atmosphere and food..."

Serena

"Good atmosphere, good food. Went there a while back with a deal voucher, staff were very friendly and attentive. I could not find a lot of vegetarian..."

Maria

"Saw this restaurant in the north shore times and decided to try it out. It definitely was not a waste of our time. was impressed with the bubbly..."

Lou Tui

"Honestly,amazing,Food is typical Japanese and yes there are no surprises about it. It is what you expect and deserve to get. The..."

Marinka S

"I suggest you go here to have a lunch or diner. They made my wife, daughter feel special. the service and food was excellent. the decore outstanding...."

Kevin Sharrock

"Food was exceptional, and we were greeted warmly when we arrived. We had a deal voucher and unlike some other restaurants we have eaten with..."

Oliver

"We stumbled across Kushi on our way to CityLife hotel on New Years Eve, when we walked in we were greeted warmly straight away and asked if we had a..."

Alexandra Jane Middlemiss

"Kushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. I have taken various friends here on many occasions and each time has been..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Went there last night with my gf. From outside it looks very norm but ones you step in, it surprises you. It was a great atmodphere, lighting, music,..."

Nickgill88

"Kushi is one of my favourite lunch destinations when I want something that is filling but on the cheap side. For $12 they do an amazing lunch deal..."

Madicattt

"Nice restaurant.. Great atmosphere. Sushi, salami, sashimi are very nice! But bento,,, hmmm not so good.. Too many deep fried stuffs, very greasy. I..."

Asian Fan

"N/AHaving lost my cheap/cheerful go-to Japanese place in Lorne street to development (IMHO - ruined), I needed to find a replacement for a..."

Flyingkiwi

"So much space/seating in this restaurant. It's secretly tucked in the middle of the city, with really good Japanese cuisine and the awesome beer..."

Chai Ang

"Hidden in a little side road off Queen Street, Kushi is out of sight and easy to miss, if you're not looking. We only came across this Japanese..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"This cosy restaurant combines tasty Teppanyaki dishes and an amazing ambiance to deliver a fantastic dining experience. I was initially unsure about..."

Pavan Punjabi

Miss Clawdy

85/100 (2845 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went in on a busy night but the staff was very friendly and found us a table :) The food was delicious waiting time was completely acceptable and the..."

Michael Kim

"Amazing service and great food. We were warmly welcomed and seated promptly on arrival. This was our first time here and had some questions about the..."

Ojas Tailor

"Went to Miss Clawdy for a small, intimate dinner and most of the food did not disappoint. Highlights were the tacos (pulled pork and fish,), beef..."

Stacey

"The food here is to die for and the service is wonderful! We had the cornbread/Mac & cheese entree which were served nice & hot. Main was the beef..."

SB

"Great food and spectacular service all staff made an effort to wish happy birthday. Finer things in life Thanks team..."

Roneel Lal

"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 4/5; Menu options = 5/5; Vibe = 5/5; Hubby rating = 4.5/5 Oh Miss Clawdy took me back to my American..."

Honest Foodie

"Amazing customer service and good food! The ambiance was really nice and relaxing too for a night out. Would recommend 👌🏻Thanks Miss..."

Ech16

"Went to Miss Clawdys for dinner tonight with my girlfriends, the food was out to us so quickly and was to a high standard. Everything was so full of..."

Lucy.rose.gilbert

"Went there lastnight for a birthday. The fried chicken and cornbread were my favourite . I ate so much of it that by the time my main meal came I was..."

Pisi Fa 'aauro

"Famous chicken is the best! It’s been two days since I was there and it’s all I can think about.This place was a lifesaver after a..."

Tania Dawson

"I was a little disappointed seeing the tacos at first because they had so much colelaw piled on top which I'm not really a fan of but wow! The slaw..."

Achini Samarasekara

"We came with a booking for four people. We asked the server when we sat down if it would be alright if we used three Zomato Gold memberships, to..."

Vivian C

"Loved the food there and service was..."

Vick

"Been wanting to come here for ages and I’m glad I’ve finally made it. The food is yum, especially the Jamaican Jerk Chicken, I wonder what sauce..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Thanks Miss clawdy for the wonderful dinner last night! We, two ladies, ordered the signature dish - famous fried chicken, jambalaya,..."

Jasmine To

"The best South America food i've tri in Auckland! crab dip and the marinated fried chicken ( i forgot the name LOL) are my FAVORITE😍😍😍, the..."

Ying Yvonne Xiao

"Really like the awesome food and friendly service here. Great choice for party with friends. Really appreciate for the secret..."

Airy Liu

"I had a really great experience here. The staff were super friendly and helped answer all my questions. The food was fantastic, especially the beef..."

Greg Potter

"Will come back..."

Zhinan

"Great Dinner, service was good though the drinks came out very slow, when we had finished eating.Loved the chicken Po burger and the corn bread was..."

PK

"Miss Clawdy's is a beautiful restaurant quite close to the city.Ambience: 5/5Service: 5/5 (really good about dietary..."

Dini

"We had dinner the other day. Staffs were friendly, the food was really nice and well presented, filling as well. It was a great experience . We will..."

Eater

"Clawdys got great ambience, great service from the waitresses and my lord was the food divine. It really did taste amazing and had so much flavour...."

Jedediah J

"Beautiful restaurant and busy Friday night. Food was good, however seating was a bit tight. No issues with Zomato Gold Buy 1 Free 1 on..."

“YUHE1513” - 20% OFF ZOMATO GOLD - HUGH

"Yummy food, good cocktails and no hassle to use zomato gold at all. Will def be back. Jambalaya was our favourite and miss clawdy fruit punch also..."

Food For Life

"I came here the other night using first tables. The service here was lovely! We ordered a lot of food and realised we weren’t eating fast enough..."

Louise

"Miss Clawdy is a cosy, bustling, but comfortable joint in Wynyard Quarter. I have visited here on a few occasions with a large group (6+)...."

JY

"They really know their spices and fried chicken. The blackened prawn is sooooooo good I wanted to know what spices they used it’s just too tasty...."

FoodiesTable

"Great staff! Great food! And such a cute place!!!! Would definitely go again!! The chicken was so goooood!!! 10/10 recommend for a cute date..."

Heather Simpson

"Great place for a meal, especially when it comes to dinner. The lighting is on point and the entire atmosphere created by the live cooking and..."

Andy

"Fantastic service, lovely food. Cornbread was a surprising treat and the prawns were amazing. Decent sized portions. Chilled out setting. A good..."

Cameron Rowlands

"The food is fantastic. I loved the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and the Southern Fried Chicken. I recommend anyone who enjoys central American food to pay a..."

Hui Xi

"Best Beef Ribs ever!!! Also the Crab Dip is awesome! Nice vibe, great environment. Good quality food and very friendly service! Will definitely come..."

Jessica Guan

"Fantastic restaurant. Warm and welcoming staff. Jamaican Jet Chicken is one of the best I’ve had in Auckland. It’s flavoursome and really tender..."

Poricasol

"They have one of those coziness environment where you can sit for hours and feel comfortable. The menu is simple and versions of small platters..."

BelaIna

"First of all you cannot order from their lunch menu with Zomato Gold. The ribs were so tender they fell off the bones easily. However, it felt like..."

Desmond Chan

"This is our go to place for family celebrations. Exceptional food, made to share around the table. Their cornbread is fantastic. Everything weve had..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Birthday Dinner, ordered Jambalaya, Jamaican jerk chicken, souther fried chicken, bakes cheesy carb dip, roasted orange kumara and many more...."

Emma

"Went to Miss Clawdys last night with 2 friends after not going for a couple years, (the last showing was not so impresive).But at a friends..."

Wine & Dine

"Update: they changed the fried chicken back to the original recipe! Will be bringing some friends back to have the best fried chicken in Auckland..."

Ray Lee

"Friendly servers. Got the Prawn Po Boy and Fried Chicken Po Boy. Decent however the batter on the fried prawns and chicken could do with some..."

Jordan

"I love this place the vibes are really nice and the restaurant is always quite busy! I also love how they have Zomato gold. Drinks are delicious and..."

Pip

"I’ve gotta give this a 5, as it’s a nostalgic fave! I LOVE their fried chicken and ceviche here. And their complementary cinnamon dusted..."

Chan Can Eat

"Service: feel like home! Thanks Vicky the manager Food: cornbread is perfect option to start! The fried chicken( with born) is the best in..."

Xin Liu

"Food was good and the ambiance was also nice. Couldn’t really fault anything because service staff were really friendly and nice. But the food was..."

Nicole Choy

"It's been a long time since I have been here. Wow they do not disappoint. The best cinnamon donuts and tacos I have had! 🍩🌮The donuts were..."

Food2belly

"This is the first time I’ve been at Miss Clawdy since dining there back in 2016 when it opened (cause it’s a bit out of the way). It is still..."

Karen Chow

"An nice restaurant located by the Wynyard Quarter. Excellent ambience mixed with lively music. They offer complimentary popcorn, which was quite..."

Lucy

"Love the complimentary popcorn 🍿 Clearly malted gluten and dairy free options, great cocktails and friendly service. Lovely ambience down by the..."

Julia Louise

"Delicious new menu tasting at Miss Clawdy. We tried a number of dishes:🌽🍞Skillet cornbread - cooked in a cast iron skillet with Lewis Road..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Wait staff were very attentive and helpful. Layout and design of the resteraunt is warm, comfortable and modern, allowing a great view of the kitchen..."

Paul D

"We met here on a first date and a year later we wanted to celebrate at the same restaurant. When we arrived they even sat us down at the same table...."

Belinda

"Food were good and ambient is great for dinner and catch up.There were some delay and the manager on ground did a fantastic job to make sure our..."

Joe Joe Yap

"Central american food means... Jerk chicken!!! Great food. Wait-time can be quite long, but worth the wait for the yummy food. Recommended to try..."

AA

"Very friendly staff, nicely served food. Asked for some clarification and explanation of food and the staffs were very kind. Good atmosphere too!..."

Erica Kim

"Food was delicious and outdoor seating was gorgeous. The poutine fries in particular stood out. Would love to return again and try the..."

Louise Meng

"A nice little spot situated amongst other eateries in the Wynyard Quarter. I was actually on my way to 16 Tun but they weren't due to open for..."

TheMʌverick

"Great experience at Miss Clawdy last week! The beef short ribs were melt in your mouth and the atmosphere was romantic and relaxing. Cocktails great..."

Bree Wesselink

"Been here many many times before, and this place never fails to satisfy my love for southern American food. It is a must try in Auckland - a cocktail..."

Ash Morris

"Came here for dinner before the Harry Potter potted show!! Ordered the poutine and the jerk chicken. The poutine had pulled pork on it and I..."

#fatlyfe

"First experience of using zomato gold. You can pick whatever on the menu. I ordered gumbo which is delicious (finished all of it lol). Service is..."

Ping Wang

"Came here for a meal with just 2 of us. We had the Jamaican jerk chicken main dish and the ribs - also a main dish. Both absolutely delicious. The..."

Stacey Campbell

"JAMBALAYA!! Yes - this is a must order . The two girls I went with reckon the Poutine is also a must order . But if your not one for hot chips - get..."

Georgina Bidois

"Came just before kitchens closed. People rave about the fried jerk chicken - it’s great but I prefer the chicken at coop chicken. That being said,..."

J Eats

"Great food, good service, nice ambience and decor. A bit pricey for the portions. We tried the fish and Jamaican jerk chicken. Would certainly..."

Samee Al Amin

"Great place! We had good time. Portion were generous and service friendly. Highly recommended especially when more and more restaurant try not to..."

Foodie Auckland

"Nice authentic Southern American style. Love the jambalaya and fried chicken with the yummy sauce. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will..."

OwenLiang

"Great location, friendly staff and tasty food. this place has all that you would expect when u dine out.steak was just cooked..."

The Food Lover

"Nice atmosphere and wait staff. Food was nicely presented and the tacos were fantastic! I personally didn't enjoy the cornbread but that may be more..."

Patrick Mowat

"We ordered the beef 🌮, fried chicken and the short ribs. Food did take a while to come out but they were pretty busy so that might be why...."

Lynn Le

"Came here with a group of friends on Sunday afternoon. Quite quiet but service is really good. We ordered array of food and desserts from the menu,..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Two of us went in for dinner, and ordered their signature Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken and also a plate of Southern Poutine – both to share. The..."

G1k

"Miss Clawdy is definitely a 10/10. From the service through to the ambience and the delectable food. Would highly recommend the jerk chicken. What a..."

Trisha Manalansan

"Such an awesome place for Sunday nightIts only a short walk to the harbor.Very attentive staff and fantastic fried chicken!This is not..."

Montina XU

"Amazing place for all kind of occasions. Food is super tasty and fried chicken is a must try. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere, will..."

Dean Duan

"Went there with ａ couple of friends on Wednesday night. Really liked the decor of the place. Very comfy. You can sit outside and enjoy the sun and..."

Dora Wang

"Was here tonight with a few friends.Loved the Calamari Po' Boy! The fish taco was also super tasty and packed a bit of spice.We also..."

Vic

"We came here a few nights ago for dinner and I am absolutely obsessed! We ordered a beef taco (for me), the Ya Ya Gumbo, fried jerk chicken,..."

Dxlche

"Received a Facebook ad promoting a deal for either a free taco or 2 for 1 fried chicken and figured I had to snap up this deal. Go to the restaurant..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Absolutely loved the service here, I think the portions are a bit small HOWEVER food is delicious and full of flavour! Steak cooked to perfection and..."

Miura Elikana

"The vibe in here is very nice and they give you some really good popcorn as a free starter. We tried their donut dessert only - the flavour was there..."

Angela

"What an amazing spot. Really nice location. Best service I’ve ever had, waitress was looking after the whole restaurant and was so lovely and..."

Georgia Vossen

"The staff were very friendly, table service was efficient and our food came out in minutes upon ordering. The quality of food was amazing! I highly..."

Brandon Haru

"Waitresses were friendly and while they were busy they were also attentive :) Food was good. Priced right. Will be back again. Favourite thing we..."

Xsteapoon

"The waitress's service was great. Yummy fried chicken. But we think their dessert is too sweet. It's not bad, maybe we don't like sweet..."

Amy

"Cute little place & easy to find. Staff greeted us as soon as we arrived and we had water and table snacks provided immediately.We..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Miss Clawdy is a great place to hang around in. They do good cocktails and I personally just love to dine with share plates. They have good fried..."

Thom

"I was expecting a little bit more based on the reviews but nonetheless it was a reasonably good experience.A little disappointed that we..."

ZZQ

"We went there for our first time on 24th October to celebrate my birthday. We were warmly welcomed by the wonderful friendly an approachable..."

Asena Lameko

"Tasty, tasty, tasty !Complimentary popcorn to start which is addictive. Tacos are tasty , a good little starter that doesn't fill you..."

Foodie Feels

"Suuuper yummy dinner I had the other night with a group of friends. The staff were very welcoming and helpful if our large group. We ordered most..."

YummyClaud

Nick The Greek

"Arrived here as a plan B after a place across the road decided to close early on a quiet Monday night, but our group of 5 were all so glad we ended..."

Gemma Dutton

"Ordered from here quite a few times off uber eats, their guacamole is AWESOME but could do with a little bit of chilli in there or something just to..."

Izabella Pinker

"So happy I went there- early Sunday evening, so it was quietish. Service was good- decor was also very nice. Outstanding- free spiced popcorn, the..."

Eli A

"What we thought would be a quick dinner before heading to the city turn out to a great night out. Friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely deco with soft..."

Al Kumar

"Great atmosphere and staff were very funny. Food was different from anything else near by and really good. I recommend for an after work drinks with..."

Tamsin 'Tim Tam' Harley

"great place! yummy food and great service. sat at the front of kitchen and got to watch the food being prepared! plus they make their own popcorns!..."

Ying Miao

"Amazing place!So my hubby and I were seated straight away. We started off my drinks and the waitress brought over some yummy popcorn ( so..."

Lauren Bernays

"Decoration and atmosphere are the hints for this place. Food was nice for our first time but does not taste the same for the second time. Cocktails..."

Bella Luv Food

"You can literally feel the southern love in every bite . I'd suggest saving your flights to New Orleans and come and eat here instead because the..."

Claire

"Billed as Central and South America but mainly seems to be New Orleans.The service is quick and friendly and a good beer/wine..."

Rory B

"Loved my time here on Saturday night! It was a super busy night, especially because of mothers day. But without a booking, we only had to wait 15..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We met some friends up from Wellington here for lunch. They are from USA and Brazil so found it in the Entertainment Book & it was fabulous! Great..."

Darren Ludlam

"Miss Clawdy's brings the famous taste of the south right to our back yard! Blackened fish, Jambalaya, Gumbo... the list goes on of their insanely..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Went there with my family for a birthday.We had jambalaya, blackened fish , fried green tomatoes, corn bread , baby kumara .It was great..."

Richard J

"Had an unexpectedly amazing time here on Saturday night. We just wondered by and tried the place on impulse. It was busy and full and the only seats..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Finally came here and tried their famous deep fried chicken. Definitely worth every penny and the fame! It appears on a small plate with four good..."

Vanessa Gao

"We know you've probably heard of this place at Wynyard Quarter before. Serving Central & South American cuisine, Miss Clawdy's had a heaving crowd..."

Husk Creative

"Excellent tapas-style menu. Go with a big group and order one of everything (or two). Beef short ribs were particularly amazing. Good Mint Julep (if..."

Rafael Fonseca

"We went to Miss Clawdy after spying some delights on Instagram. The restaurant has super cool vibes and is in the fabulous Wynyard quarter. We opted..."

Steph Coulton

"unlike Orleans at Britomart, this is more refined south American food. very tasty, full of flavor. service is good. although restaurant is a bit..."

Lang Ea

"So many yummy options to choose from here! I would suggest just going with a group of people so you can try one of everything on the menu cause it's..."

Jessica

"Great looking bar cum restaurant with a menu offering southern soul food including tacos, jumbo and jerk chicken. We perched ourselves at one of the..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"When I came here for the first time in 2014, I absolutely loved the fried jerk chicken and the sauce that came with it. Two years later, I’m glad..."

Raymond Tiong

"'Miss Average Joe' After stumbling upon this place weeks ago we've wanted to check it out. Midweek it was easy to find a table and we were..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"A great Latin American restaurant with great ambiance & good music.Had to wait 5-10 minutes to get a table as it was a Friday night. (They don't take..."

ACO

"great little spot.. cosy and warm inside..iv been wanting to try someamerican soul food for a while..we ordered jerk..."

Grace Sifa

"GET THE FRIED CHICKEN! It is A M A Z I N G! Been here several times and the service and quality of food is fantastic. Great place to catch up..."

Emma Groom

"Love this place, it's beautifully decorated, the food never fails to impress and live up to its hype. Even the complimentary popcorn is divine. The..."

Fiona

"I was out for an afternoon of catching up with some friends and decided that we go for dinner since we were around the Silo Park area. We..."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"■ Beautiful Interior■ Great presentation■ Lovely service■ Best fried chickenI got to celebrate my birthday here with..."

FoodieOodie95

"Such a lovely place with good service. Staff are very friendly and helpful. This is one of the place where you can enjoy a great dining experience..."

Raeray

"Came here with my family. Very stylish place with that southern vibe to it. Nice place to come dine in or have a few. The service is really good,..."

Seamus M.

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe decor and service were superbWe had various shared platesThe quality was overall a..."

Glenn Town

"We dined here for my Birthday last night & I am so glad we did. Not only was the service prompt, our food was delicious, the waitresses had great..."

DarkSister

"Went on a Friday night after work, not too busy or overcrowded which was good! Vibes were great! Music was good and service was perfect. I ordered a..."

Nyssa

"Thanks miss clawdy. I had my 30th birthday dinner there. We booked the private room and had 26 people come. The staff were really nice and organised...."

Lisa Pearson

"One of my favourite place down the waterfront.Came here for our wedding anniversary, the interior decoration was just so beautiful and..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Awesome setting and I managed to miss the lunch rush hour, so had great and prompt service. The fish taco was OK but the fried chicken was fantastic...."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Great food, great beer, friendly staff and a refreshingly unusual decor., great music...and That 'while-you-wait' popcorn was delish too. Will..."

Brunchalicious

"We visited here on a Sunday, thinking that it would be quite busy, we were wrong. We were seated inside straight away. I had to ask for the kids..."

Mel Bannister-Miller

"Each time I've been here hasn't lived up to my first time, however my review is based (mostly) on that first visit. Let me start off with the..."

Sheena

"I visited this popular Wynyard Quarter haunt with work colleagues on a Thursday night. We ordered a range of dishes to share, and I personally had..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Great ambience and atmosphere for friend gathering. The service is great, staffs r very attentive. The food isn't that amazing and doesn't have wow..."

Hung Quoc Bui

"Had a couple of beers and snacks. Great times!!! 2nd time we've been here and enjoyed the experience. Had jambalaya and my wife had gumbo last..."

Kevin Pollard

"We had a great time at this restaurant. It was our first experience and recommended by my daughter. For starters we had sliders of prawn and calimari..."

Plod

"Date night with my lovely hubby at this nice pub / restaurant /just-one-good-hang-out-place. Ordered a few drinks & 2 small dishes to share in a..."

Regina McDad

"Fantastic place! The food was very tasty and so fresh. The service was great, especially the friendly male bartender who went out of his way to be..."

Laura Is Hungry

"Been here many times over the last 2 years and I am happy every single time. Food is awesome, atmosphere is great and the staff are all very chatty..."

Charlotte Turner

"I've always wanted to give this place a try and I'm glad I did!Staff are friendly, polite and attentive. Upon being seating we were offered..."

Kelly

"Had been to Miss Clawdy before but it had been a while so was great to meet friends here for lunch & check it out again.Miss Clawdy is..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I went there only for some light snacks and some drinks so my review might not reflect its quality of dinner. It's great to sit outside on a hot..."

Christian

"Took the inlaws here for dinner, they really enjoyed it. Think the winners on the night was Ceviche, it was so fresh, then the key lime pie, all..."

Trish

"Would definitely come here for the casual atmosphere, great decor, and friendly service. Order a few pitchers of pretty looking cocktails, have..."

ShoRt

"Literally only come here for the chicken!! Have tried the cornbread and hush puppies and found both quite dry. The pork po boy is nice.The..."

Natasha

"Came here today to celebrate a friends 21st. The lady who served us was super nice and it was super quiet at the restaurant, food came out quick...."

Judy Chhy

"I highly recommend Miss Clawdy... the atmosphere is relaxed, the restaurant is beautiful, staff were fantastic and the food left me wanting more! We..."

Jessica Britten

"Worth the visit for the fried chicken and a pitcher of cocktail. Went for lunch on a rainy Sunday and the place was busy with a great..."

Lovefood

"Nice place for a casual night out. Food was yummy, atmosphere was relaxed. Only the bad part of the night was the waitress keep cleaning the table..."

Perlie Hu

"This place is the bees knees 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I can't recommend miss clawdys highly enough. Great food great ambience great..."

Si

"Pretty good location for Miss Clawdy but fell a bit squeezed inside. The fired chicken is good with sauce. The corn bread is bit over toasted and not..."

Yi Pan

"Great relaxing spot near the Viaduct for a tasty lunch or dinner. We were lucky to get an outdoor table to soak up the rays with our delicious lunch...."

Elena Ching

"Came here on a Saturday night and was lucky enough to get a table for 9 people. We ordered a fish taco, guacamole, corn bread with chilli oil, the..."

Miss Kiki

"Popped in for a late Saturday lunch for 2 on a beautifully sunny day at Wynyard Quarter. Had the Jambalaya and Pork Belly as shared mains with a side..."

Brian

"Went to Miss Clawdy for an early dinner on a sunny day. The interior was nicely decorated and very Christmassy. Staff served us promptly and we..."

Jenny Da

"Went to Miss Clawdy a couple of times and they never disappoints!Our cocktails were absolutely and refreshingly delicious.We also ordered..."

Cindy Wu

"Finally got to try this place for the first time the other night! We had a table of around 10 of us dining there and for a Saturday night I was..."

Monique Porteous

"Went here on a date night and my husband and I really liked it! Except for 2 minor details, our overall dinner was very good. Love the decor, the..."

Pavi

"Best way to eat is have everybody order something and then share what comes. The Po boy was really nice, good sauce with nicely made bread. The fried..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious plates to share. We had the jerk chicken, jambalaya (a bit too salty but the sour taste from the fresh lemon made it a bit better), fries..."

Janice Zumba

"Had dessert here with friends today. My friends ordered the orange and chocolate pave while I tried their beignet with vanilla custard filling. We..."

Manic Diner

"As others said that jerk chicken - crispy, juicy a bit spicy and zesty. Good value too compared to some of the other options. Would have gone back..."

Victoria

"Fried Jerk Chicken. What a sensational feed. I love miss Clawdys anyway but was great to see them pump out the same quality food 10x faster. They..."

Josh Law

"Fried chicken jerk was one of my fav dishes for the night! It was the first thing that caught my eye on Miss Clawdys menu and I was pleased with the..."

HJ

"Southern fried jerk chicken and jambalaya is amazing, definitely recommend it, thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait to visit their restaurant sometime..."

Cardo Duffy

"Our first stop at Taste this year. We were so excited to try the jerk chicken. It did not disappoint. It was sensational. We talked about it for the..."

Nikki Rowan

"First stop. Miss clawdys southern fried chicken. So moistX coating so crispy, a bit of heat but not too much. Messy fingers everywhere. The popcorn..."

Lisa Reynolds

"I did have a lunch on Sunday afternoon at this place. It was a Sunday after rugby world cup final.For start it was busy .about 6table seating..."

Farshid Hakimi

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: "Good lawdy!" Channeling the spirit of New Orleans, Miss Clawdy pays great attention to detail... The colour scheme took on a..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Complimentary popcorn upon arrival is a delicious start to the mealThe corn chips and Guac was on point, with the Jerk chicken being the most..."

Sunita

"Have come here a few times, always mid week, and although crowded we are seated quickly. Very stylishly decorated, the atmosphere and decor of the..."

L.E.N.S

"This place has a great vibe! I got the Po' Boys pop-corn shrimp and it was bomb! The southern fried jerk chicken is pretty good and the cocktails..."

Stephanie Ly

"Had a great little experience here the other day. We were short on time so only popped in for a snack but it was a winner none the less! I had the..."

Anna Daley

"The whole set up of this restaurant is really good. Beautiful location and very nice and cosy. Excellent service here, all staff look very happy and..."

Priscilla Khang

"Fantastic sharing plates with so much variety. Not normally something I would try but very pleased I did. Such a cool place with great food and great..."

Sam Hurley

"I love this place!!! So hip and trendy. Food was great. Cheviche is a must try and the corn bread too! Will definitely be back and bring more friends..."

Dee

"Went here for lunch. It's a great setting if you're outside on a nice day, and we were.Attentive staff who proffered a bowl of home made popcorn..."

Auckland Food Tours

"I came here with my family recently without a booking and we were greeted with the friendliest restaurant staff I've ever experienced. During our..."

Neeraj Kumar

"I've been here a few times and I've always enjoyed coming here. I love the complimentary popcorn you get in your table. It's a great snack while..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"This place has a right little mix up of South American, Southern American goodness! Sitting outside in the sun is the way I'd do it and get what I..."

Alwayseating

"Hmmmm ok I have mixed feeling about this place. Miss Clawdy used to be my favorite Wynyard haunt last year and I used to visit hear every two or..."

Jihye Kang

"Being a vegetarian it's hard to find good main options- if you don't like egg (there's a green egg omelette plate) your only options are really the..."

A

"I'll keep it short. Great food, so good I tried more than basically half that menu. Atmosphere was awesome. Will come back again, oh and it was so..."

Ryan James

"Food was tasty, would recommend the jerk chicken and calamari po boys. Also got the pulled pork taco, the sauce from the meat had soaked the taco and..."

Bobby Anderson

"Headed into Miss Clawdy having read the reviews beforehand, would've preferred to be surprised a lot more so I do regret doing that...."

Eva Zhu

"Had dinner with friends. Nice atmosphere with a great menu. Staff were attentive and well mannered.The food is well prepared and..."

Shreyas Mahanta

"One of my favourite restaurants- worth the drive into town. Parking is fairly easy to find- just don't go at 7pm on a Friday/Saturday when it's..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"The staff here are so nice!! Came after a busy day at work, it was so cold and miserable outside but the staff here made you feel at home. Portions..."

Shelly

"We had dinner here last night. After a show for Fashion Week we were all pretty hungry after the show had a delayed start. We skipped the after party..."

Miss Alesana

"Yum x infinity. The menu is unique and they provide you with free curry popcorn. Can't beat that. Also you pretty much can't go wrong ordering..."

Miss2thfairy

"Amazing service, very thorough in ensuring we were enjoying ourselves. The bartender hitting on a friend about the size of his manhood was the..."

Sally Williams Frost

"Love the location, love the vibe, love the decor, and love that thy've put fried chicken and slow cooked beef rib on the menu. But who..."

Kirsty Cardy

"This restaurant is quite funky and there's something quirky about it - positive vibes! The service is good, so is the food! I really enjoyed having..."

Mat

"This place never disappoints! Food is always amazing (especially the free popcorn they provide) and the service is always quick!Came here..."

Winnie Luo

"Miss Clawdys is one of my go to favourite restaurants. They have amazing food everytime - the fried chicken is a must along with the miss clawdys..."

Katie-Rose Comiskey

"Miss Clawdys is a great place to go that's out out the city enough where you can relax and indulge in soul food. The po boys and fried chicken are..."

B

"Cozy restaurant to meet up with friends with good food. Happy with the atmosphere.- Had the jerk chicken because I heard it was good and I..."

Sharlene Narayan

"After dining at Clawdys for the fourth time last week, I think it's time to share my experiences. The jerk chicken a hit or miss. I've had..."

SS

"Pretty good environment! Great staff and good food. Well priced for what you got. And the food was what it said it was going to be.. very..."

Hungry

"Oh lordy, Miss Clawdy! A cliche, most probably well overused but also quite necessary to describe the taste sensation that is dining at Miss Clawdy,..."

Madicattt

"Miss Clawdy's is definitely one of the better New Orleans inspired restaurants around Auckland. The flavours are pretty authentic, although some..."

Max Busby

"Went here on Friday with some friends. For there early so avoided the rush. Food was pretty good but not amazing. I had the pulled pork po boy...."

Sarah M

"Fried Goodness! Came here for a work lunch, ordered a pulled pork taco and southern friend jerk chicken, all very very good and I cant complain about..."

Tyler De Vries

"Had heard so much about Miss Clawdy and so finally decided to check it out! The service is fast and my glass of water was never left to be empty too..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Miss Clawdy is a Central and Southern American-styled eatery with a cosy and welcoming environment. Their dishes are great for sharing,..."

Jing Chen

"My foodie friend and I had lunch at Miss Clawdy and both of us thought it was pretty great. The decor was spot on and when we arrived, we were served..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Headed down to Miss Clawdy at North Wharf for a great date night with my lady Miss Charlotte Cake As always the experience, food and..."

Carl Ewen

"This place is one of my favs! The staff are friendly and there is a chill and cool atmosphere. You MUST try the pork belly - best pork belly I've..."

Sandy Nguyen

"I love the po boys here. They remind me of the ones from America. The shrimp are so crispy and flavourful. The staff are really nice and the..."

Tash

"I've been three a few times, I've enjoyed it every time. Great service, amazing food and nice atmosphere. If you are looking for a simple dinner,..."

Natalia NatNat

"Been craving this fried jerk chicken for a week, it was probably as good as kylie Jenner eating popeye fried chicken while she was high...."

Hundred Dollar Dates

"Located on Auckland’s North Wharf, Miss Clawdy is a restaurant inspired by cuisine from the South & Central Americas. Describing themselves as a..."

Sophia

"Absolutely enjoyed it when we went here for dinner. Both service and food are great! We ordered po boys popcorn shrimp and cuban, fish and pulled..."

Nikky

"Been here numerous times, when me and the husband can't make up our mind or are feeling fussy this is one of our choices the side of pop corn is just..."

Chloe-Mae

"I love Miss Clawdy for a cheap feast! Their pulled pork tacos are delicious, along with their renowned fried chicken. Also a great place for a drink..."

Brittany Montana

"Good food, great atmosphere. Went here with friends a couple of times and will be back again especially as we live walking distance from this lovely..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Very good service and was plated really fast. Nice atmosphere. Little crammed inside. I ordered "Ceviche"..."

Queena

"Such a lovely place with very nice staff. My Key Lime Pie was amazing!! And my sister and friend ordered the fried chicken and corn chips with..."

Seth Blissworth Baguion

"Very cool little joint, loved the free spiced popcorn on the table (I want the recipe!). Food was lots of fun and great to share with a few people...."

Marilyn Moore

" Pulled pork is a classic. Next time I would like to try the maize bread, it looked interesting. For dessert we had the pear cobbler. I think I was..."

Vivi S

"After trying the new Westhaven Promenade walk we revisited Miss Clawdy's for a well deserved lunch and a cold beer. Both of us enjoy this..."

Lochbuie

"So we came to this place for a birthday dinner party, the service was great, the waiters were very attentive , the food was surely more than average..."

LG Summer

"First time to eat here and I am impressed. We were able to get a table really quick. Service was fast and the food is great.We ordered the..."

Bubut

"Good food and atmosphere. The cocktails are a must do when I go here as they are always down thing different! My favorite dish, the corn on the cob,..."

Anna Harding

"Good food..."

Kaushik Shekar

"And the award for fastest restaurant service EVER goes to... Miss Clawdy! No kidding, within what seemed like 5-10 minutes of ordering, our meals..."

Corrine

"This place is awesome! Food was amazing, great textures and flavours. Staff are helpful and knowledge. We had all the food we ordered within 15..."

Hannah Gear

"I've been craving Cuban Sandwiches ever since I saw the movie Chef and Miss Clawdy delivered. The place was packed, but the service was still..."

Richard Matthews

"Great fun restaurant, love sharing plates and these dishes are authenticly Spanish. Reminds me of my holiday back in '85 to a coastal village of..."

Frances

"Really enjoyed the vibe and the simple but yet mouth watering menu.Southern fried chicken seems like it's everyone's favourite, nearly..."

Updn

"Miss Clawdy has been on our radar for a while and on our recent trip to Wynyard Quarter we decided to venture in for a visit. With our infant son..."

Sweet Mama M

"Went there for dinner with the Mr, great ambiance, excellent food, the service wasn't the greatest. I understand that the whole hospo industry has a..."

CK Leo

"This is one of my meat favorites. The service is always very good, attentive but not annoying. Its location is convenient and central but just far..."

JohnnyF

"Have to say, after mix reviews I have received from the place, there service is second to none. We went there on on the 2nd of Jan at 9pm...."

Ulrich Frerk

"Great service and ambience! The menu is reasonably priced, great variety and love the authenticity of the food. Overall, great experience! Definitely..."

Rosemary Cook

"I give this place points for creativity on decor as they have done a great job with keeping to the Southern style theme it has. Was given a bowl of..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"It's great to see a restaurant that specialises in Latin American food, although some of the food items would fit equally well into any restaurant..."

Frank

"Miss Clawdy has been on my foodie wishlist for so long! Having been to New Orleans for their take on South American food, I was more than keen to get..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Love love love Miss Clawdys! The food is to die for as are the cocktails. The jerk chicken and hush puppies are a favourite with our group as well as..."

Amy N McNaughten

"We came here for my friends birthday dinner. I loved the ambiance. The service was attentive. We got seated at a booth, and was quite cosy. I looked..."

Katy Jones

"Me and my ma went here for dinner last night and it was amazing. The decor was lowkey and the atmosphere was fantastic. The staff were friendly and..."

Sophie.joh

"Went here the other night n was pretty impressed. The jerk chicken was amazing. Had a chilli chocolate mudcake of some description for desert which..."

Ben Tutty

"I've been here twice and I've been impressed each time. I also went with a different person each time and both were impressed.Though I..."

Tina Yu

"Tonight was my third visit to Miss Clawdy and yet again I walked away feeling completely satisfied! It was my boyfriend's birthday so he of..."

Laura Hunt

"Came here for a late Saturday lunch. Loved the complementary popcorn. The ceviche was spot on as was the pork belly. Portion sizes could have been a..."

Faroe3456

"Great ambience, great service, exciting menu full of yummy New Orleans favourites. Food was quick to come out and served as sharing plates which..."

Sam Batchelor

"We went to Miss Clawdy's for our date night and it was spectacular! The service was impeccable and I absolutely loved the open kitchen so you could..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"I LOVE THEIR TACOS!FISH TACOS ESPECIALLY! IT's really difficult to find fish taco's in Auckland unfortunately, even Mexicali don't sell..."

Tony Ma

"Miss Clawdys was very busy when we first arrived but it wasn't too much of an issue as they took our name and booked us in for the next available..."

Lisa Doar

"Miss Clawdy is an eatery that aims to fill the soul with southern cuisine. Located in the chic lot of eateries on the North Wharf of town, its a..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This is a great place for casual dining. We were a party of about 20 people booked for Thursday evening after work. The place is buzzing, and by the..."

XCiting Trips

"My first time at Miss Clawdy. The menu is a little different, but once sorted the food is fantastically good.However the atmosphere back ground..."

Yvonne

"Fantastic.I really love this place. Yes, it is a tad noisy and a bit cramped, but the food is worth it.Everything is presented..."

Fleur Peps

"Had lunch here today waiters were very pleasant. No time waiting so got a table straight away. Had pulled pork and jerk chicken. Loved all my..."

Vanessa Hunt

"We enjoyed our food and service was very good. We ordered the pork taco which was fresh, light and tasty. The jerk fried chicken and shrimp po boys..."

T Pritchard

"Popped in for a coffee with my wife but after seeing the menu ordered the kumera side dish and corn fritter side. nomnomnom. Great atmosphere and the..."

Shawn

"Omg the southern jerk chicken was so great!! Crispy and good portions for one. Delicious fat chips with amazing chipotle lime dip. Fast service!..."

Aaron Yap

"So visited Miss Clawdy last night and was very impressed with the food, amazing flavors throughout, my Partner and I shared the Jambalaya and the..."

Mike

"Good place to visit if you're a small eater and keen on sharing plates with your friends. We had mostly gluten-free dishes (corn chips + guacamole,..."

Adeline

"Been to Miss Clawdy on many occasions. LOVE LOVE LOVE, just everything about it...The location...The food.. The friendly staff, The cocktails..."

Chloe-Mae Repia

"Great food, great service. Place is clean. the decor is lovely! All the young ladies were very attentive, filling up the water and checking on..."

Fabiola

"Miss Clawdy was incredible! So well priced, the food came out quickly and the staff was friendly. I'm very surprised by the negative views as I..."

Emma H

"UniqueAtmosphere was the bomb - food up and down. Girls loved the chicken, I was a bit disappointed but loved the corn bread and hush..."

Richard Vincent

"Finally South American food done healthy and stylish the menu reads as well as it tastes. It's good to see a head chef produce such exciting food new..."

Dani

"Miss Clawdy's rocks! I went yesterday for lunch with a group of five. Excellent wait staff, vibrant, knowledgable and thoughtful. We loved the..."

Karyn Dobson

"I am absolutely astonished by the reviews below. I wish the people who have had a positive experience would also speak up, which I imagine is..."

Siân Morgan-Morfett

"Went to Miss Clawdys for lunch today. It was pumping for a Tuesday lunch with good atmosphere, and despite being busy all the staff were friendly..."

Amz Ravlich

"Firstly don't understand these bad reviews, I've been back 3 times already and had a fantastic time each time.The beetroot salad was terrific..."

Stephen Culp

"A great place to relax and listen to some cool soulfull music to go with the elegant yet soulfull dishes, the gumbo was fantastic and homemade tacos..."

Danny Simpson

"It is good to see a different style of food joining the selection of restaurants at North Wharf. We also enjoyed the fact that it is a smaller..."

David Boshier

"About time Auckland had such a fantastic affordable and fun eatery .. Southern fried chicken life changing and amazing healthy options .. Full of..."

Jennie

"Love this place, really cool atmosphere! Tacos, fried chicken and the kumara with macadamia crumble were delicious! Didn't really like the beet root..."

Tessa Hall

"I love Miss Clawdy's! This is another great place for casual dining that has yummy South American style food. The decor and atmosphere is great, very..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Great American Southern style food - up there in price but totally worth it. The food is great! Best way to enjoy Lawdy's is with friends and with an..."

Joel L.

"Really good ceviche, like the small and large plate selection, fair prices, nice atmosphere - get the sofa side of the..."

Ben MacLaren

"Miss Clawdy do some great tasting food.We came for an early dinner on a Friday night - first impressions were, that the interior was great..."

Jenna Wee

"Mmmm BBQ short ribs!!! Goddamn that's some tasty stuff miss clawdy... The service was pretty good, the kumara was some of the best I've had for ages,..."

Frequency

"The only downside about dining at Miss Clawdy is that they're always busy and there's no booking available! So expect to wait up to an hour for a..."

YellowBlankets

"Miss Clawdy Kitchen, housed in the new fancy ASB building at North Wharf, is a Southern American style restaurant that has been on my dining wish..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"A group of my girlfriends visited Miss Clawdy for a catch up over good food and cocktails. I love the decor and the staff uniforms. Staff were great,..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I went to Miss Clawdy for the first time yesterday, and am sold. I was worried this was another over-hyped eatery around, but it lived up to my..."

Heartshrooms

"I have been to Miss Clawdy's several times now and it has always a delight. It can be very busy on Friday and Saturday nights but not too bad during..."

Rebecca Smith

"With hanging wicket baskets, bare lightbulbs, dried flower displays and splashes of colour paired with some great music Miss Clawdy has a warm,..."

Two Honest Truths

"Miss Clawdy is a whole lot of fun. The fit out is cheerful and very cool, the staff friendly and the music vibrant. Some of the menu is excellent,..."

Cheap Eats

"We got the mussels because the oysters weren't available tonight because they hadn't been ordered in. We enjoyed the fish tacos and the chicken..."

Nathan

"Had a nice dinner at Miss Clawdy last night....the food was hot, fresh, flavorful, and good quantities. The staff were friendly, and nice. The..."

Richard P.

"Amazing atmosphere we had a lovely time! Prawns, fried chicken and jerk chicken were highly recommended, chef’s special dessert must try..."

Catherina Huang

"Lovely ambience, very warm and welcoming staff. Ordered a blackened prawns, chips, calamari, fried chicken taco, and Jambalaya. Our favorite was the..."

Konnie Matenga

"May 2023: Food is good not great. Fried chicken was a touch sweet for me and while crispy, could have been jucier. Love the space and staff, food..."

N C

"Food was absolutely scrummy, came for the poutine and was not disappointed! So delicious and decent sized portions. We also got a mango chilli..."

Imogen Phillips

"Came with a group of 4. Mexican tapas style restaurant with fish tacos a must try. Fried chicken with a good batter and nachos with guac are the..."

Suan Yeo

"Because I don't want to drink, I ordered this mocktail and it's really really super delicious. It is strongly recommended that the name of the drink..."

Chelsea Zhang

"We ordered the signature dish BBQ Pork Ribs at 6pm and we were told it is not available! Quite disappointed hence the 4 star. They only have two..."

Faye O

"It's our first time here. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great. Every single dish we had were..."

Brian Foose

"Good friendly front of house service. The punch cocktail was nice on a sunny day. The blackened prawns were cooked perfectly. Recommended as a..."

John

"The food soooo amazing here, particularly the onion ring! That is my favorite. The manager is a gentle girl, very patient and careful to answer my..."

Qiong WU

"Great food and service. Respect to the wait staff having to deal with some difficult customers. They have a lot more patience than..."

JEREMY MORGAN

"Me and my friend came here on the very last night before lockdown as a surprise last minute supper meal. The food was good, the prawns were very nice..."

Christopher Ball

De Grand Thai Restaurant And Bar

85/100 (1236 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great place for delicious Thai food, you can't go wrong with this place. Great service and excellent quality food. Everything we ordered was amazing!..."

Nafi

"It was my second visit to this restaurant, the ambience is good with great staff. The food is good, liked their Chicken Pad thai and Chicken Red..."

Kanishka Phulli

"I came here with my mum for lunch and she got the tom yum noodle soup and I got the chicken pad thai. The price for the pad thai ($17) was pretty..."

Sharon Louie

"Our first dinner out after lockdown and this restaurant really served us well! Excellent food, great service and lovely decor. We all pronounced the..."

Nzweston

"This place is up to par with other Thai restaurants that I enjoy dining at. All the dishes we had were delicious and came out within a good time...."

Lum Lum

"Came by for dinner around 2000 and it wasn't too busy so we were able to get a table in the back. It was still quite busy at this time though...."

Benedict Uy

"Lovely spacious restaurant, very friendly staff and tasty food. We were a group of 12 with 3 young kids and we had an area to ourselves which was..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Have been here many times in the past. Their food is consistently tasty.Today I had the massaman curry with beef. The curry was sweet but..."

Wilson Shum

"Been here several times and it's always good. Really friendly staff made my dayFood quality 4/5Food..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I’ve been coming here consistently for about 8 years now. Dine in, takeaway it’s always amazing & have never been disappointed. Friendly staff,..."

Jacqueline Hickey

"Been there many times and this place still manage to impress me. Just discover they have a well decorated kids corner, and the staff are very child..."

Khloe

"Came here as a group of 14 recently. I had read some reviews on here about the service but I always take places as I find them. Our whole experience..."

Faye Stubbs

"Nice deco and handy location. Good ambience and attentive service. Taste is also good. The only thing we all noticed on that night was portions were..."

Rachel Liew

"The dining area is very modern and comfortable. The food is nicely plated and the prices are very decent for a restaurant in Epsom.The..."

I_like_pickles

"Me and my boyfriend visiting Auckland and we came here twice in two weeks tried few meals, it was pretty good!! We had booking for our first time,..."

Molly Wong

"Great food, reasonable prices - service was excellent! Looking forward to going again. Loved loved loved the chilly fish, hot spicy chicken, and..."

Yeema

"A good restaurant as far as Thai cuisine goes. Has been here for a number of years and while dishes are standard with nothing much unique, I've never..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This is the closest thai place to my house. I love Thai food and would eat here more often, but it's a bit on the expensive side. The food is good..."

Julia Louise

"Good Food, convenient takeaway. Done in experience is good too. It's a putty most of the time I go I see takeaway customers more than..."

Tony Ma

"I was very impressed by the interiors of this, it's essentially a house that's been revamped into a restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety..."

Oksana Zhang

"Pad Thai. The staple of the white man's knowledge of Thai cuisine and the order that I decided to go with at my first time venturing into De Grand...."

Luke Bilbrough

"Good quality and great variety, a few good vege options:1. Pad Thai with tofu (I have without egg)2. Vege spring rolls with sweet..."

Henry

"Very nice space and delicious Thai food. Prompt and attentive service. Easy parking. The food is very well priced, but it's not a cheap-eats style..."

Math Tummë

"Nice place, clean and tidy and the atmosphere is nice. Food was nice, I had the pork red curry. I just wish mine had some more veges, I love my..."

Stevie Marino

"I had a lovely time here! I planned a party for my friend and staff were accommodating and helpful. Food was awesome especially the prawn entree and..."

J K

"Nice, clean Thai restaurant. Modern look and feel. Good service. Typical Thai food, but st this restaurant plated nicely. Was a little pricey for..."

Jimmy Dee

"Nice atmosphere, busy but not crowded and the food was very good, excellent service and very clean and tidy. I would certainly return the to try some..."

Neil Fibbens

"This place is beautiful! The restaurant is clean, spacious and has a great atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the food is good. Ordered..."

Natasha

"Went to De Grand last Friday evening with friends and had a wonderful meal. Entrees to start, then the non-seafood banquet for four. The food was..."

Sue Wood

"Absolutely amazing...we came in with our daughter and her friends for her 16th birthday and WOW...the staff went out of there way even though they..."

Rach Hill

"We've been to the restaurant several times and the experiences have been satisfactory. Service was quick and food presented nicely. The bonus is that..."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"Literally 5 minutes away from my place.This is the go-to place when me and my partner is craving some good Thai food.Prices are..."

Joshy

"Very good service and really good food!! Was very pleased with the last 2 experiences I've had at this place! Very lovely staff, and food was..."

Nikita Kumar

"One of my favourite Thai places in central Auckland. It looks classy and feels classy inside. Great food and great service. I always go for the curry..."

Las Akurugoda

"My first time here tonight and I am overwhelmed by how amazing this place is. The food, the place, the staff, the atmosphere and the service. Fast &..."

Breeanne

"Been here twice & enjoyed both experiences. The staff were very polite & great with drink refills/rice top ups. We were extremely happy with our..."

Grace Macalincag

"Had dinner here last night and the Pad Thai was delicious. Good service and a really good atmosphere with lots of people around. Not too expensive..."

Katrina Dodge

"Our new favourite Thai restaurant! The prawn entree with Tamarind sauce was amazing-best yellow curry I've tasted-ever. Nice atmosphere, great..."

Nat

"We ordered a nice takeout this weekend. I enjoyed the kari puff and chicken wing entrees, the fish cakes were a little dry. For main the beef..."

Gus

"As I practically live next door, I take advantage and this is like my new lounge/kitchen. I eat here all the time and bring all my friends and family..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Beautiful warm set up. Ordered the duck which came out wrapped in an awesome foil origami and on fire 🔥 Every dish was made with absolute love...."

Gen

"Delicious food coupled with good service and a nice setting to enjoy it all in. Would I go back? For sure. Also, this is one of the few Asian..."

Jayce Huynh

"Really enjoyed the food and the service here. I had the mixed entree and shared the bacon wrapped prawns, both were to die for. My partner had the..."

Lisa Whyte

"Delicious food, some of the best Thai food we have had in Auckland. Staff are polite and efficient. Slightly more expensive than other Thai..."

Heather Ruru

"I had a very nice dinner with my friend. First impression of the restaurant was good, especially the decor, food and atmosphere. We ordered a pork..."

FlyingMonkey

"Lovely modern Thai restaurant with super friendly staff. Family introduced us to this gem and it currently our fav Thai in AucklandHe said..."

Table For Two

"Visited this restaurant a couple of times with colleagues from work and this time with my husband. This is clearly a well managed restaurant,..."

Marjorie Anderson

"De grand is always fantastic. Visit here about five times a year for last five years. Recommend to anyone food is consistently great and service is..."

A

"Went here first the first time and was very impressed with the service, food presentation and outstanding flavours. Wide range of food and..."

Joshua Shields

"Almost perfect. Great food super clean good service. Cannot go wrong here.Maybe a bit pricey but hey this is the ultimate Thai experience..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"With guests in town given Chinese NY this was a well reputed Thai establishment. AQuite a large roomy outlet so getting a table isnt the usual..."

BeeQueUU

"Great ambience. Actually a really humming place. Food was good and tasty. Some vegetarian options but only manipulated meat dishes. would be nice to..."

Kulbhushan Joshi

"This place is our local - they have a great menu, and an excellent lunchtime deal. They are also BYO, which is good for evening dinners..."

Stu

"The food is absolutely fantastic. So much choice. Fantastic service. They made sure we had everything we needed during the evening. Great atmosphere...."

Nadine Dornbusch

"It's a great place. Nice atmosphere, great, fresh food, fast and pleasant service and a lovely corner for young children which made us feel so..."

Marta Piszel

"This restaurant has been my saving grace. I haven't always been able to dine in although when I have the service has been lovely. We tend to get..."

Michelle Young

"A lovely stylish restaurant with attentive service and great food. Food was really scrummy, spring rolls and dumplings had sensational pastry -..."

Katrina Bellamy

"It was a most enjoyable evening. Very attentive staff, comprehensive menu, beautifully presented meals. We have been here before and will..."

Linda P

"De Grand Thai Restaurant is my favourite and the best Thai Food ever. I always choose to take my visitors because I know that they will not be..."

Cherie Torepe

"Great service - prompt and friendly. Food was excellent and our party were well looked after. Clean & tidy - overall a lovely place. Would..."

Joy Hillman

"Modern, pleasant decor. Service very good. Food absolutely delicious - wonderful menu and superb food and variety. A wonderful evening spoiled only..."

Anne Hunter

"We held our work Christmas party here last night, we had over 90 people and the staff at the restaurant made it all so easy. The food was out of this..."

Melanie Shaw

"Lovely lovely food. Very flavourful. I only wish they were less stingy with their portions!..."

Adeline

"Delicious dining experience and warm and friendly service, even during a power cut! It was business as usual with extra candles -..."

Fiona McTainsh

"The service at De Grand is excellent with the staff being attentive,courteous and friendly. The food is always superb with a wide range of..."

Glynne Cockerton

"One of our locals! We eat at least here once or twice every two months. Why because we love the food! Delicious fresh ingredients, crisp flavours,..."

Victoria

"Had a great time, the food was wonderful aswell as affordable, especially for sucha high maintanence venue?There was no doubt that you's had awesome..."

SoulnEmmz Amosa

"We went to there last week for dinner at 2, the food was great, tom yum soup very very tasty......Nice staff! will be..."

Kerry Shenn

"Occasion was a birthday party so there were about 20 in our group. The service was very good, the food was excellent and it is byo. A thoroughly..."

Murray Beckman

"I always go here for takeaways!Get the fish cakes, pad Thai and cashew..."

Louise Connell

"Thai is probably our favourite takeaway, so we were very happy when De GRAND opened at the Market Rd shops! I have lost track of how many times I..."

RH

"Bloody excellent experience, good on you the staff at De Grand. As soon as we walked in we were blown away by the amazing decor - the place LOOKS..."

Lucy

"Excellent experience. We went on a night when there was a large group on the tables next to us, but this in no way affected the service or the..."

Darren

"We were a group of six and we had a great evening at de Grand Thai. The ambiance is very modern. The food is very good - we had the banquet at..."

Maree Keane

"We went to this restaurant for my Dad's 50th! It was fantastic. I couldn't find any fault with the food - the Tom Yum Soup I could have eaten all..."

Lette

"Being a great lover of Thai food and eaten all around Auckland I would have to say this is the best around. Beautiful clean, modern and no carved..."

Louiethefly

"Nice clean modern Thai restaurant. Helpful attentive wait staff. We took a number of small entrees that were all tasty and nicely presented. For the..."

Richard Sharpe

"Best Thai in Auckland. Lovely service, amazing food, on the more pricey end of the spectrum, but absolutely worth it for a special occasion and a top..."

Michela Zanata

"Been here before many times but that was over 7 years ago. Came here for dinner wanting to try their deep fried whole snapper with thai sweet chili..."

Wilson Shum

"Nice and yummy Thai dish. The ingredients are fresh, good quality. Staffs are polite and friendly. Beautiful decor. Very clean and..."

Maggie Chen

"Food was amazing and staffs were friendly! The only problem was we ordered too much as food were too damn good but eventually managed to finish all!..."

WJ Sonier

"Best Thai place in Auckland, beautiful ambience and taste and quality never fail to impress us.. always our go to place .. had our elder son’s 9th..."

Nidhi Pitalia

"We’ve been to Thailand many times and love our Thai food. This was by far the best Thai food we have ever experienced! Very reasonable prices,..."

Vicki Ritchie

"Apart from the loud echoey room food and service was..."

Dane Garrett

"Nice evening, good atmosphere and great service. Food was delicious and well flavoured. For those who want it spicy they can make it so, but for the..."

Hitesh Patel

"Great food and portion size, great prices, friendly staff, clean restaurant. 100% recommended and will be..."

D1LEMA 0666

"Amazing food. It tastes absolutely delicious. Beautiful presentation as well. The interior of the restaurant is very nice. The staff is friendly,..."

Dixa Fulara

"Celebrated birthday. Service was exemplary. I can recommend De Grande for celebration as well just going for a meal or takeaway. The lady who served..."

Romi Dewan

"Lovely place. We never planned to go there as we were looking for good restaurant around Cornwall Park. However, next time it will be definitely..."

Karim Saleh

"Came by for dinner around 2000 and it wasn't too busy so we were able to get a table in the back. It was still quite busy at this time though. The..."

Benedict Uy

"What a place to have a feed. This is more than a restaurant for me but more of an authentic experience. The facilities are clean and fresh and are ..."

Make It Happen Adventures

"What an amazing Christmas Eve dinner at De Grand. First time here and we were not disappointed. We were a huge group of 25 and we were very well..."

Charles Misquitta

"Was delicious and the service was excellent.!! Thank you..."

Maha Alrajhi

"Never been to this restaurant before but was recommended by a friend. It was a public holiday and they opened for us. The service was amazing, the..."

Christine Randell

"The ambient and service here is top notch! Super friendly and accomodating. Fast service and the food is so good! We come quiet..."

Linda Nikora

Tanuki Sushi & Sake Bar

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

"Amazing service from the staff at Tanuki. The food was great especially the beef steak. The best in my opinion. Although the tempura prawns which I..."

Marggie Pascua

"Great place with great ambience. The Chef’s selection of sashimi platter and nigiri sushi is fresh and delicious. Busy on the weekends tho, but..."

Cheryl 🍒

"Haven't been here for so long, we just walked in and it's almost full for early dinner.Friendly greeting on arrival. Was gonna to order my own..."

CocoOnFire

"always a good time @tanukis, great food service and atmosphere. had the beef tataki which was off the hook. the sashimi so fresh and tasty. karage..."

Derek McDonald

"A special blue abalone & scallop "hama-yaki," served & grilled over a flame at the table; a dish of deep-fried soft shell crab; stir-fried noodles..."

STRADS

"I went here for my 21st Birthday and all I can say is WOW!! The food was amazing! In my opinion it was the best sushi place I have ever been too! The..."

Brittany Griffiths

"Dined here for a birthday where we got the set menu and the restaurant let us book out the whole place. The food came out quite fast however portions..."

Jenny Da

"As a single person dining in a foreign city, I often find myself sitting at the bar of a sushi restaurant. Here you can expect elegantly prepared..."

TheBearReview

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland! Nice to have proper Japanese food and not the mainstream fusion dishes. The soup that comes with the..."

Jesse Ledwin Lebe

"Went here with a big group of work colleagues on Friday night. The restaurant it nice and little with a semi private area down the back for large..."

Alysha Bower

"Excellent authentic Japanese restaurant. Services second to none. Food was amazing and well presented. Great variety on the menu. Highly..."

Natalie Leng

"Once again another restaurant I would definitely dine at again. Food was simple, fresh and delicious!!! Staff members were welcoming which is always..."

ليلىٰ 💛

"I love this place! We always have work functions here and they have the most perfect service and try to accomodate everyone's needs. Good authentic..."

Annie Wilson

"Have heard so much about this place and once again, we finally made it here. They seem to always be packed in here! (Which is a good sign that the..."

Queena

"The food is really good! High quality. We order Beef tataki and lamb chops. Better to make a booking during peak hours. We will definitely come back..."

Jane

"Real good service here, highly attentive staff, even when it's busy busy busy.There is a wide selection of food, but some dishes are worth..."

Charmaine

"Great place to eat before a show or movie as it is really close to Aotea Centre and IMAX movies.This place does get really really busy, so..."

I_like_pickles

"Great dining experience here on Tuesday night. Good atmosphere, friendly staff with great service . We ordered multiple dishes to share, my..."

Food 24/7

"Love this place food staff atmosphere epic yum stoked. Go the Tuna Tataki so good. Nice lighting feel well treated and we'll fed. I want to live..."

Steve Latham

"Location is good if you want dinner before a movie at imax or a show at the civic. Nice dim lighting and it has a Japanesey feel. Food was..."

Misty

"Well what a taste sensation this little gem of a place is. We came here for pre show dinner, they had the courtesy to ask if we were going to a show..."

Dave Koefoed

"You're gonna find some delicious Japanese food in this izakaya on Queen Street. I tried several dishes there, and could say that everything..."

Diogo Reck

"Everything in the restaurant was quite mediocre. We had a king prawn and scallop dish which was delicious and the teriyaki chicken was run of the..."

Jan

"I was actually trying to go to Tanuki's Cave but ended up here instead. No regrets. Service was lovely and the waiter knew his stuff. Dish after dish..."

Sheena

"A Japanese restaurant with a classy, bar vibe. Came here once for dinner but it's really the kind of place you'd go with a couple of friends after a..."

Michelle Li

"Hustle bustle and fantastic atmosphere. We had 40 min to spare before our show started and even though the place was jam packed we were seated..."

Caroline Williams

"Lucky us, came here on Thursday noon and found out that's the only day they serve lunch? Lunch plate is worth and u can enjoy sashimi, salad, miso..."

Flora

"Great place for Friday dinners with friends. Staff are friendly and attentive especially when this place is packed. I usually order the Salmon and..."

Rojas

"Beautiful Japanese eatery, arrived with no booking, it was not an issue, seated quickly and served very softly, even though they were busy. Sis not..."

Grant McAneaney

"Enjoyed a really nice evening with a group of 6 and though we were probably a bit rowdy(!?) they handled us well. The service was prompt and..."

Jo Y

"I engaged in a feeding frenzy here with a large group of friends, it was excellent. The sashimi was a highlight. The staff didn't mind that we spent..."

Rose

"Very rustic but cozy ambienceAmazing selection of sake Staff very friendly and knowledgable Try the octopus and sashimi..."

Globalfoodlover

"Dined here on a Sunday night - so it was pretty quiet - we had the full attention of the staff! Food is flavourful and prettily presented - which is..."

Adeline

"Went here last night with a couple of friends. Such a great atmosphere there and brilliant service. We decided to get a few dishes and share them..."

Sarah Cornes

"The atmosphere is so good, great place for gathering with friends, food is about average. The services also good. But end of all, hard to find..."

Kiky Eng

"After having friends recommend Tanuki's, we booked in advance for a weekend away. Glad we did as it was busy. Seated by the kitchen, our orders were..."

Simon Kearsley

"Tanuki, Tanuki's Cave and Kura have been at the forefront of Japanese food in Auckland for as long as I can remember, and whilst I usually opt for..."

Madicattt

"A dining institution on Queen Street and it's not hard to see why! The decor is authentically Japanese and I've always found the service friendly and..."

Andrew @anjeats

"I usually don't eat raw fish or sashimi, but Tanuki is the only restaurant I can eat sashimi, very fresh !! Place is too small, too confined, walk-in..."

Tritip Kittitanarux

"I would say that the restaurant space for this restaurant is a bit too cramped for me. It's hard to get around especially when there are a lot of..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Five stars! Went there for lunch yesterday. It was a bit quiet but the food was awesome and served very quick! Very flavoursome and fresh. Not our..."

Nataliya Hare

"Really good atmosphere and authentic tasty Japanese. The service is attentive and the sake range is excellent. Highly..."

Miss Surfer

"Was there last night with my Japanese wife who like Japanese food,ha!ha!.Sat at counter which is the best place for 2-3 people.The Japanese , he..."

Rick Littlewood

"My favourite Japanese place. Try the broccoli and the karaage chicken. YUMMMM. 10/10 love this place. The service can be a little poor but it is..."

Lucy

"The place was packed on a Wednesday night but we managed to get a table for two without booking when we arrived Tanuki at 6:00pm, provided that we..."

Theresa Chan

"Went there the other night and loved it!!The prices are average, but the venue is outstanding making this a very cheap awesome Japanese..."

Grant

"Three of us had dinner at Tanuki's on Friday at 7pm before a show next door. The restaurant was full but we had a reservation and the waiter showed..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I went to Tanuki sushi and sake bar for an early dinner on a Friday night. It was very busy so I would recommenced booking. The menu consists of the..."

Rebecca Smith

"Booked a table for my wife birthday celebration. First time we had been there. Atmosphere was superb, busy for a Thursday. Staff were outstanding,..."

Mark Dempsey

"Nice to get here earlier and on a bad weather night, little less busy than usual. Always great food, such a nice treat while I'm here, easy place to..."

Karōria Johns

"Have been going here for quite a few years went on a Thursday night around 6.30 no problem getting a seat at all food is so tasty and fresh awesome..."

Corey Dick

"The food was exceptional. We had the upstairs private dining room. We had a group of 21. The staff were outstanding and Sophia our server was always..."

Deeisaacs Deeisaacs

"Had a lovely evening here at tanuki! Everything was delicious! We came here with first table, the staff very kindly explained the requirements of the..."

Joa

"Pls pls pls have an experience in here! everything was amazing, so beautiful fresh sashimi, nice drinks options and good service!! Ive never seen..."

Winnie Park

"Reliable, decent quality Japanese food in a nice (if rather cold) setting with friendly service. Serving sizes are pretty small so you need to order..."

Mary Binney

"Nice, quite unexpected way to sit. Chief knows his stuff very well..."

Oleksandr Honcharov

"Wonderful evening experience. We arrived to a bustling restaurant on a Thursday night. Super friendly and helpful staff were very attentive and..."

Merinda Dempsey

"Haven't had fish this fresh and delicious since visiting coromandel in 2022. I would go as far as to say this is one of my favourite restaurants in..."

ocean

"Sushi over here is incredible, and if you are a fan - you cannot go wrong with this place. Even if the range is not that wide - anything you choose..."

Andrei Diomidov

"Yummy food and great atmosphere 10/10 overall experience! We had such an amazing time. We ordered the Octopus with Wasabi for our starter. Mains we..."

J93

"The food was excellent, especially the karage chicken! Service is impeccable and the staff is lovely!! Highly recommend tanuki Japanese restaurant to..."

Arthur Garbuz

"Work do this time, fun night upstairs in the big room. Great food and service as..."

Martin Hamill

"Truly delicious food and excellent service. My party of 8 arrived without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us provided we were willing..."

Yvonne Frindle

"Great food, very fresh and reasonable pricing for a nice night..."

Dean Campbell

"Food is quite nice but only a little servings, should have bigger pork belly. Steak is quite good..."

Joseph Martin Arreola

Winona Forever

85/100 (2343 ratings)

None. The coffee is average. Service is great. Eggs is horrible and takes ages. Worst scrambled eggs I ever had. Toast is very very dry. Beans is beans taste horrible too. Takes ages to wait. No worth visiting at all

Wheelchair Accessible

"Having a coffee seems to be that quintessential Kiwi thing to do, especially when you want to catch up with a friend or make one. Good coffee is..."

Elaine Yeoh

"Winona Forever is the place that constantly has lines outside the door on the weekends, and, this is for good reason! I came here recently after a..."

Matchstick Reviews

"I love the food at this place. The menu and the cabinet selection is great. The only thing that is a downfall sometimes is the coffee. Despite that,..."

Sophia Ignateva

"One of my favourite cafes in Parnell. It's quite popular and hard to get a table if you come on a weekend after 11am as it gets quite crowded. Food..."

Auds

"Really nice location, decor and presentation of food is really nice! I’ve been a few times and really liked it however I wasn’t the biggest fan..."

Reema Singh

"This cafe is in a very good location. Walking in the cabinet was jaw dropping and very aesthetic to the eye. Ordered the Eton rifle part 5 and it was..."

Ivy

"Perfect place to get breakfast or brunch! Or even just chill. Beside the crowd everything is good here, all the platting is beautiful here. The taste..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"A cute little cafe in Parnell - they served a mean creamy mushroom and fried chicken! the fried chicken comes in generous portion but I wish there..."

MCP

"What a lovely place to enjoy a slice of amazing cake (they have a huge variety of cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies etc) and an amazing cup of..."

YumTum

"Friendly staffs, visually pleasing dessert display + delicious meals (the softshell crab omelet is quite different and yymmy). All the visits to this..."

Erica Seo

"Good place to hang out with..."

W

"Eggs Benedict with Bacon ($21.50)Banana cake ($7.50)Cream donut..."

Esther Jeon

"LOVE this place. Their food and coffee looks and tastes amazing as does their absolutely epic cabinet foodThey do get busy, so sometimes you..."

Chan Can Eat

"I came here once for the French toast awhile back with my friends and I didn’t really like it because it was so sweet. I figured I’ll give Winona..."

Sharon Louie

"I would have given this place 5 stars, except for the fact that it is a. pricey for what it is, and b. almost always crowded.The food is visually..."

Saskia Halleen

"We ordered big breakfast and soft shell crab omelet. The Galbi pork was tender and tasty. The bok choi was not clean enough to be eaten. Besides, all..."

Carol W.

"The food was great and desserts have a huge variety. We ordered the salmon, pork Benedict which were delicious. However, they are a bit on the pricey..."

Charis Yang

"We came here as a group, and we basically all got the big breakfast! Wow, super generous portions of pork belly, very delicious and slow-cooked...."

Brandon Huang

"We went to this place for breakfast, one cold, rainy morning this May, while on our vacation. We ordered the Softshell crab Omelette, the big..."

Divya Iyer

"They're food is done well with a hint of differenceTheir eggs had a touch of chilli with shrimp. This place is always packed so be prepared to..."

Sophie Wang

"This cafe is definitely on my A-List!Talk about food styling this is the one to go to!But not just that the food and portioning is a..."

Leia

"I have been to a few cafes in Parnell but this one is amazing. Thinking of a cafe to bring an oversea friend for brunch, and was recommended to come..."

Foodhunta

"The food here is stunning and so tasty too. Most of their dishes are worthy of a photo and taste just as good. The portion sizes are very generous..."

Deborahruttenberg

"A chic cafe located at the bottom of Parnell towards the city. Lovely ambience with beautiful interior, massive seating areas.Nice and..."

Lucy

"A menu with a twist. I enjoyed the Eggs Benedict with prawns. The brioche toast with it was a bit dry though and my poached eggs overdone. I’d..."

Cushla Foley

"Came into Winona Forever for lunch and once we walked in we were standing for around 7 minutes until we finally had to call a waiter and get a table...."

Karina

"It’s a quite busy cafe, nice ambience and lots of cabinet foods to choose. Their doughnuts are my favorite. Food has beautiful presentation but..."

Xin Ma

"A place deserving of its reputation!Their shared seating concept is great and actually lead to some great conservation.Great food,..."

Mashed_Potato

"AMAZING! Second time dining here and it’s still amazing. Food was tasty and came pretty quick despite how busy it was. The only thing is that it..."

JJ

"Great spot for a weekend breakfast and catch up with friends. The pork belly eggs Benedict is the best Benedict I've ever had. Great vibe and staff..."

Elon Solomona

"Very polite staff members! They were so busy the weekend we booked a table but the waitresses were very on to it, we always had water and they made..."

Lainy Sealesford

"I visited this cafe last Saturday. It is a quiet busy cafe. The service is nice and staff there are helpful. I ordered a french toast. the..."

Chifan Chifan

"Very busy cafe! I dined in yesterday at around 12:30pm and all the tables were basically taken. They were very quick to take our orders and to bring..."

Paige Leota

"Great food and great atmosphere!A must-try brunch place in Auckland. They serve a wide-range of dishes. I tried the eggs benedict with..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"I’m sure everyone has already been here, but I have to say it’s probably one of the most instagrammable cafes in Auckland. The Anzac granola is..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Pretty nice place. Food was tasty both times I went there. I also tried their coffee and it was ok, nothing special but nothing wrong with it either...."

Criss Koc

"Been here for many times, as always wonderful foods kinder staffs , in weekend hard to get table super busy , but when you eat amazing brunch I will..."

Eliza

"One of my favourite cafe in Auckland. They are really busy during brunch time, may need to wait a bit for a free table. But definitely worth..."

Rita Ge

"Amazing french toast every time. Winona Forever is definitely my favourite brunch place. I always take friends here!! It does not disappoint. Food is..."

Randy

"Very good service. The food came a little bit late but it was worth the wait. We got the ANZAC granola, the Eton Rifle Pavlovaa and the buckwheat..."

Timah

"Been here a handful of times and food is always great. Would recommend going on a weekday as weekends get super busy. Service by staff is great and..."

Sunaina Goundar

"We arrived at a good time since we were able to get a table as soon as we arrived. After looking at the menu for a minute the place was full. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"Really nice place, with great ambience but pretty expensive and it can get quiet busy so wait can be long, had to wait about 15+ minutes. Otherwise..."

Navya Misra

"Must try brunch spot! Great coffee, and the prawn Benedict cannot be missed. Fast service, even though there is always a queue for a table! Delish..."

Bayley

"I reckon this place is among my favourite cafes in Auckland. There was a reasonable wait for the food to be served but it was worth it. The French..."

Hank Wang

"Amazing food,many choices,very busy cafe.The salmon bene that I had was amazing!! Totally different from the other place.It's very original..."

Yuki

"A busy little place so very loud and bustling with activity. The food was pretty good. I had the pork belly bene and the serving was generous. The..."

Bex Ellis

"Went there with 6 friends, this place is always busy, my friends felt the food and presentation is not that good as before. Myself quite like the..."

Helen Tsu

"As a man who is partial to pancakes, I thoroughly enjoyed Winona.I was skeptical when the menu stated "hotcake" as opposed to the plural..."

Pucarino

"Heard so much about this place, it was our first visit last Sunday. Love the ambience and the quirky food menu. The presentation is great and very..."

Evelyn Chen

"This place does not need another raving review but still “we should all give credit where credit is due” so here I am giving this place a Five..."

Charissa

"I love the ambience. The glass let's a lot of sun into the hall. The food are all so pretty and very generous in portions. We ordered fish and chip,..."

Dennis Kee

"When I think of brunch, I think of Winona Forever. Winona Forever is famous for being one of the best cafes in Auckland. Even on a weekday, it is..."

Grace Huang

"Winona Forever surprise me and had great experience every time I visit. Love the food and the presentation. Such a great place for a weekend lunch...."

Connie Zhang

"The food was great! Love their coconut milk cappuccinos. Be sure to check out all the pastries and food displayed, as well as the menu. This is..."

Wapatino

"Great place, like the atmosphere and the whole interior decoration. Food and coffee were good, friendly staff. However, the waiting time was so long,..."

Nina Wang

"Winona Forever is one of my top 5. The food, service and atmosphere are so good. The presentation of food are contemporary and innovative. Also the..."

Chico

"Really good food, everyone and their mother was Instagraming their meals. Only had seats outside, place was heaving had to wait a long time for the..."

Clove

"Highly recommend!! Being a BIG mushroom fan, I must recommend their Magic Mushroom dish! It’s a MUST. I went around 9am last Saturday, :( and it..."

Min Min

"Delicious food and great service. The cabinet is always full of delicious treats. There are plenty of options for vegan and vegetarian as well. We..."

Luke Cochrane

"Ever since it opened around a year ago, Winona Forever has been the hottest kid on the block, attracting a crowd at almost every hour of the day...."

Annie Ren

"Always loved the look of this place so had to pop in for afternoon tea. I ordered the vegan pana cotta with fruit. Was nice and refreshing and very..."

Emma Judd

"Walking into Winona Forever is the brunch equivalent to the chocolate shop in Willy Wonka. It's bright and colourful and full of cakes, pastries and..."

Alexandra

"Great place! We went for a Sunday brunch. Although packed and with many people outside waiting we were seated right away! Great service and super..."

Boty

"Wow!! This place had such a vibrant vibe and the staff was friendly and approachable. I had the Eton Rifle Pavlov " French Toast". It looked just as..."

Lahveen Nicholas

"This has to be my new favourite cafe for breakfast.The food was amazing and presented in spectacular fashion. I would also rate the service as..."

Brook Gyde

"Great food and service :) The french toast was almost too pretty to eat! It tasted really nice but I couldn't finish it as it was a bit too sweet to..."

Irene Calangian

"This is my first visit and I love the coffee plus the supreme service. Very caring and witty staff who knew what I need for a better cappuccino...."

Miche

"I had to wait for a few minutes at the door since it was peak brunch time but all the servers were friendly and polite and were quick to seat me when..."

Vanessa

"Considering how busy they were for a Sunday morning we were seated very fast and received impeccable service. The only downfall is how close you are..."

Tia Lindbom

"Food was amazing. Slightly overpriced cafe but i guess that's part of the package as the food is that good. Quantity and portion sizes were excellent..."

Paularbear

"After seeing so many photos everywhere I finally had to give in and visit Winona Forever. And let‘s say I was not disappointed! Even though it was..."

Auckland Foodie

"This place is gonna be my new favourite cafe in Auckland!!! Waited for 30 mins for the food to be served but it’s definitely worth the wait! The..."

Annie Low

"We were around this area 2 days ago, couldn't get a seat at Winona Forever & ended up had a bad experience at Little Big Cafe. Today, we were here..."

STRADS

"This place did not disappoint. Had Sunday brunch as a birthday treat my little niece....we had a to wait for a bit for a table but WOW!!! what a..."

Liza Cosme

"This place is awesome! The perfect spot for a special brunch. Winona Forever might be a bit more expensive than your usual café, but it‘s worth..."

FranziLuisa13

"I had the Eton Rifle Pavlova and it was perfectly delicious! The brioche was soft and beautifully spiced. The presentation was just gorgeous! It was..."

Malika Kanjee

"Yum yummy Eggs Benedict with brioche bun. Outstanding range of cabinet food. I would definitely come back to try some. I'm glad to see their sister..."

Lily Chow

"BBBBBOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! This place is so good~~~Interior design mate, rustic, wooden and like floral. Cabinet food WOOW cute. Like I..."

Flora The Foodie

"I remember this cafe. Nothing better than sitting in the sunset, drinking coffee, watching people walking on the street. From this spot you can get..."

Alan Woodman

"Went in with my BF on busy sunday lunch. Eventhough it was super duper busy they have found us a table given us their menu, served water asked for..."

Angela Ham

"To be honest, I enjoy everything about this restaurant. They did really well with their Korean-Kiwi combination dishes. Pickled veggies are their..."

Yafenxu123

"Great Coffee and incredible sweets in the Cabinet. Delicious! The place is always bustling and packed to the brim. Really friendly staff and always a..."

Josh Nufablé

"Hot chocolate was amazing. This cafe served it as a block if chocolate with warm milk by its side and of course with marshmallows！We ordered a..."

Rosanne Choy

"Fantastic Cafe! Great food, great service, great location. Hardest part is choosing what to have. Loads of options. This will be a regular for..."

Jayden Cocker

"Winona Forever is an absolute local favourite. Food is not only aesthetic but a true delight to the palate as well. Had tried the Eton rifle pavlova..."

Miji

"We’re sure you’ve seen the queue snaking out of the door on a weekend morning at this Parnell hot spot. If you haven’t – have you been hiding..."

Hungry Auckland

"Very busy and bustling! Come if you don't mind sharing a table - the food is worth it! Instagram worthy pics and delicious food. A slight twist on..."

Annie Bananie

"Lovely and lively place to eat. Our party of 10 enjoyed this eatery and its atmosphere where all the tables are full and the kitchen was very busy. I..."

Mei

"A beautiful atmosphere! I did find their pavlova brioche breakfast very very sweet - all components were sickly sugary so it was a bit of a let down...."

Sarah Heslin

"Amazing cabinet selection! We ordered the Bacon Pumpkin Brioche and Vanilla Custard Doughnut. The brioche was well balanced, soft and tasty. I love..."

Paoi Reyes

"Brunch- 10.30am | Aside from the wait to be served, the food was delicious. The boys ordered a Big Breakfast comprising of a delicacy- chicken and..."

Himani Bhatia

"Great busy cafe in Parnell! Can be a small wait but rolls over pretty quick.Great vege options and good strong coffee! The cabinet always..."

Jaffa

"Went on Saturday morning and it was heavily packed. The service was very disappointing, messed up our food order, didnt give us water until we asked,..."

AJKm

"I definitely think it is worth all the rave and Instagram posts out there! Winona is gorgeous and their cabinet food looks generous and delectable -..."

Fudgemeup

"Sunday morning bunch with my wife and my 3 year old son. The place looks great the staff was friendly, we order chillie scramble, tibetan mountain..."

The Artisan

"Lovely brunch place!Lots of choices for the desserts, which I love.We got the mushroom dish, it was so good (4.5/5) except the..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"Right off the bat, we were welcomed with great decor and ambience, with the cafe appearing to always be rather busy.I ordered the Eton Rifle..."

Vivian C

"The atmosphere, ambience and presentation of this cafe is extremely unique and stunning. The pastries and sandwiches etc on display are amazing. We..."

Aimee.

"Awesome service, awesome food, awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend! Took my partner there after I picked him up from the airport, he and I both..."

Hannahbannah412

"Seriously, there hasn't been a time that this place isn't packed. This little gem in Parnell boasts some serious insta-game. Everything is big, bold..."

Husk Creative

"This place makes me happy. The food looks like edible jewels and gemstones and everything tastes amazing. The counter food is so..."

Karen Betsubara

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"We ordered the beans is beans part 2 and salmon Benedict. The bean dish was light and refreshing with the beetroot purée, while the edamame beans..."

Christine Lee

"Beautifully plated food, their pantry of other baking goods and savouries looked exciting, and their service was very good. A modern cafe in..."

Emily Tsang

"So pretty of the food presentation ❤️And the foods with nice color berries decor were so yum, the omelette was not satisfied me, so dry and..."

Stella

"First of all this cafe is extremely instagram-able!!!! Everything in the cabinet looked so awesome but we decided to try the food on the..."

The Poor Foodie

"First thing as you walk in you can’t help but see all of the baked cakes, sweets, savoury’s and delicious goodness. But I’m here for breakfast..."

Aaron87lee

"Always seen the beautiful photos of their dishes on instagram eventually went there today at 8am and by 9am this places was already packed. Our order..."

LuciferTSN

"If you haven’t been here, make sure you put it on the to do list! Popping up all over social media, we had to see what all the fuss was about...."

HJ

"We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We ordered French Toast and Eggs Benedict. We also had our friends join us and they grabbed coffee and..."

Bessie Ann Marie G

"First impression - busy! The place was buzzing with people on the Saturday that we went but the service was attentive and friendly.The..."

Anna

"What beautifully plated food. Lots of vibrant colours presented before us. Portion sizes are decent and the food is well made.Service was..."

I_like_pickles

"Was meaning to go to this place for a while and we finally decided to go one day. It was a little hard to find using gps but we found it in the end!..."

Ashvini Chelliah

"Busy little cafe with a cool fit out and epic food. Service was a little slow and disjointed ( i.e. Wait for ever for drinks then they arrive 5..."

Ella

"Had seen pictures of this place floating around for a while and I knew this was a place I had to visit! We went on Saturday for brunch and..."

Mun Clair

"We came here for breakfast .. very busy & very noisey & very crammed place ..we got seated at a long narrow table by the kitchen. Ordered the ladyboy..."

Donna&Shane

"Partner and I walked past here and saw that it was absolutely packed. The interior was beautiful so we decided to come back later when it was quiet...."

I'mhungry

"Boy this place is busy and for a good reason! Had to wait about 30 minutes (peak brunch time), but it was worth the wait. They definitely cram you in..."

J.T547

"This place is one of my favourite cafes in Auckland! I can't recommend it enough, the staff is super friendly, the decor is beautiful and the food is..."

Jessica Li

"Arriving at 11.30am on a Sunday, our group of five were pleasantly surprised with only a 5 minute wait for a table as it was packed. The service was..."

Lisa Molloy

"After seeing many aesthetic photos of Winona Forever, we decided to try this cafe. We were not disappointed! This place is beautifully decorated,..."

Vanessa Ciputra

"Probably the bestest coconut milk, hot choc with a chocolate peanut stick to melt into it. As all good things take time, we had to wait for our table..."

Mellamington

"Winona Forever Cafe (9/7/17)It's a weird day- a bit of sunlight, grey skies, occasional rain and cold atmosphere. We were walking along..."

Abhishek Nair

"New fav!! We love Winona Forever! The atmosphere and aesthetics of this cafe were awesome. And the food was on point! The French toast and eggs bene..."

TP

"Loved it. Good atmosphere, busy which is unsurprising! Good service and friendly staff. So much amazing choice on the menu. I went for Beans is..."

Helen Wright

"This place is always packed and I'm not surprised. The cabinet is so beautifully displayed with delicious things that will stick for your hips, as..."

Holly Swallow

"Pros - the dishes are Instagram worthy and the beet street was particularly delicious. Cons - VERY busy (be prepared to wait at least 40 min for..."

Zainab

"Have heard lots of good things about this place and it's always super packed when we drive past. Finally came to try their famous eton rifle French..."

Teddyfamily.

"Busy place, but we were seated after and very short wait. Lovely staff, good-looking food and neat environment. Mushroom Crepes were super..."

Tastebud Tingles

"If it's beautiful, I want it. I will find you (beautiful dish) and I will eat you 🍫👅. A brother to the already amazing Hello friends + Allies..."

Monique Porteous

"My favorite orange hot chocolate is very tasty. Open omelette is boring ang huge size. I can't finish half of it even i didn't have any food before i..."

Winni Wu

"I went to this place after night shifts so I'd say there was no wait and not much crowd. The place gives a rustic decor with some beautiful fresh..."

Ieseon

"Best breakfast in Auckland!!!!!!! Strongly recommend!!!! I love the pancake and the lady boy prawn Benedict, it's very new and tasty really good, I..."

Jamie

"One of the place that captures a lot of attention. It's so pack during the peak hours that you have to be really lucky enough to get a seat . The..."

Michelle Chua

"My new favourite cafe! The menu is really interesting and unique which was the highlight for me. It was so difficult choosing what to order! I ended..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Went there on Monday morning, 4 of us get the sit straight away the waitress are super friendly. We had 2 hotcake, lady boy and the Mon. All the..."

Feiran An

"Ohhh yum! Can the cabinet foods be more tempting? Love the ambiance, location and food selection. Decent price for fancy foods and drinks. Tried the..."

NurN

"Been here twice now, food is always lovely but the servers struggle to keep up with so many people and the close confines mean it's not always the..."

Michelle

"We went there for a colleague's birthday lunch and it was crazy busy as always, however we were served promptly and our food arrived quickly. A..."

Michelle M

"very very good food, taste so nice, chefs got really good skill and ideas. will come again next time with my friends, but service speed need..."

Tom Snow

"This place is always very busy (which puts me off) as it often takes a long time to get a table and for food to arrive. Beautiful cabinet food..."

Corinahall123

"If you're looking for a place with fantastic food & great atmosphere this is the place. Great service, be prepared to have all senses bombarded with..."

Miura Elikana

"Went here for brunch with my best friend before I left for Melbourne. She has always wanted to come here as the reviews were great and they have a..."

Stella Chandra

"Winona is my new favourite! We waited about 6 months to come here because it was always sooo busy. But we finally came on a Monday mid morning and we..."

Abbey Lissaman

"After all the hype this cafe was getting, I had to try it for myself. We got the Eton and the big breakfast. As well as a cabinet cake and..."

Dxlche

"Incredible looking breakfast and great vibes here! Very busy but got seated by the door which was ok and staff were pretty friendly. My breakfast was..."

Lydia Coates-Walker

"Great local cafe! Always has a cabinet filled with yummy sweet treats (Whittaker's chocolate caramel slice is my favourite)Neat place for lunch..."

Jeanette Low

"Came here just after 12.30 and had to wait for a free table because of how busy it was! Definitely worth the 15 minute wait. The food took..."

Crunch33jay

"An hour and a half of non stop catching up over two glasses of spicy chais. The cafe was full, both inside and outside. Full of babies and prams! In..."

Vivi S

"Earl grey rose latte and soy latte. Came on a weekday morning so we got seated easily but the cafe soon got really packed. Ordered drinks for our..."

Katrina Pan

"The cutest place. Went there with a friend who suggested coming here for breakfast today and OMG best decision ever. Although when we got there we..."

Foodlover

"Food was beautiful. The atmosphere was buzzing as the cafe was pretty much full. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food tasted pretty good although..."

Selena Wu

"I’ve been coming here regularly over the past few months for morning catch ups with my friend and we've always had a good time. The service is..."

Raymond Tiong

"Lovely decorations and the food was well presented. My friends and I shared 3 meals. The big breakfast was delicious, the vegan bruschetta was nice..."

Georgia Brown

"Very busy place. It may take around 30 mins to wait for the table and another 30mins for food at the weekend. Food is well presented and tasty but..."

Bella Luv Food

"Been wanting to try Winona Forever since it opened, but there's always a wait!! Finally managed to visit the other weekend, about 10 of us were..."

Chomnomnom

"Really cool cafe. Food was amazing and despite being super busy food came out after 15-20 minutes. Portion sizes are huge & staff seem friendly..."

Allie

"By word of mouth, we dined at Winona Forever for a late, rainy lunch. It was a full house but we were seated and served at a decent pace. We ordered..."

Bea Ambrosio

"Love the food, so nicely presented! We had the buckwheat hot cakes, French toast, magical mushrooms and green juice! Was amazed at not only their..."

Madeleine Roe

"I've been looking forward to visit this place and had high expectations for it. My expectations were met!Their apple cider hollandaise..."

Lukas Montecristo

"Delicious, wholesome food, amazing ambience & lovely staff! We tried the eggs benedict, beans on beans, and omelette, coffees, kombucha, vegan..."

Emily

"Yumyumyum!! New place in Parnell love the food and environment but right now is super busy so got to wait alittle but it's worth the wait! Can't wait..."

Jo

"We went there around 3pm, so almost closing time. It was very busy and someone let us in and sat us down saying that the kitchen was closed. We..."

Marggie Pascua

"The absolutle best french toast I have ever had. I adore this cafe. The cabinet food is incredible also. The caramel slice has the best base to..."

Whitney-Dee Bawden

"I have been to Winona Forever 3 times. I'm really impressed with the exceptional customer service here. Love the ambience of the place, friendly and..."

Linh 💛

"The food was awesome, but the service definitely need to be improved, me and my friend was waiting there for 15 minutes, no one come to clean the..."

L

"I've visited here twice. The food here scores points on looks but is lacking in taste. Service is fine but very busy. The first time I had..."

Karen

"To begin with, feast with your eyes!Fantastic place for brunch... Great quality ingredients, good selection of food and drinks, and not..."

Jade Lim

"If you're after the most grammable dishes this is your go to place. Everything here is just so damn pretty, the sweet dishes in..."

Lucyeatsakld

"This is a very popular cafe full of people. They have indoor and outdoor sitting. The day when we visited it was raining so we were seated indoor...."

Cindy Ong

"Went to Winona Forever a few weeks back and ordered the Eton Rifle French Toast which is a big hit on the menu. After waiting for almost half an hour..."

Eggster Eats

"I was very keen to try Fran's new cafe, as I've been a massive fan of her previous places like Salvation Kitchen and Hello Friends and Allies and..."

Lukas

"Just finished my lunch at this busy little vibrant cafe. Came here at their busiest time on Saturday... the place was packed. But it flowed really..."

Yoana S

"Love this place! Visited for the first time on a Thursday morning and was surprised by the various baked goods and salads displayed on the counter...."

LHan

"Auckland autumn is full of beautiful colours, so it is a good time to visit Winona forever, which is, a splash of colours as well.The..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Food here is delicious, well presented and service was good. They are very busy during lunch on most days. Worth a try if you are on..."

Vanessa

"Went for an early brunch. Really cool lay out - awesome food - I ordered "the Eton rifle" looked amazing when it came out - it was a french toast..."

Hope

"It is so nice to have brunch with friends here. But there were too many people (it's reasonable because this cafe is really great!!). My friends had..."

Kiky Eng

"This cafe was super packed when we came here for a weekend brunch! Took around 15 minutes to be seated at a table. Ordered the famous Eton Rifle and..."

Kirsten

"This cafe is relatively new on the scene but I had been seeing pictures on instagram of delicious food so of course I had to check it out. We went..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"It's very very busy cafe, with stunning cabinet food and" I wish that I have couple stomach so I can try few dishes here" menu!I ranked 5 is the..."

Ririchan

"You never really know if a cafe will live up to all the hype but I'm pleased to say Winona Forever does. They are super busy & tables are at a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Beautiful little cafe with outstanding service - especially impressive given how busy it was. Ordered buckwheat hotcakes which was superb, and the..."

KT

"Came here on a Saturday for lunch. Was super busy but luckily there was a table for us straight away. I think you usually have to wait 10-15 minutes...."

Lilly Christine

"Wow! What an amazing place to come.. the food was absolutely amazing.. I had the buckwheat hotcakes (pictured) and my partner had the big breakfast..."

Lyndsay Sykes

"Service was ok, the food presentation was amazing but the meal it self lacked some flavours. the interior design and furniture were lovely. We felt..."

Anna

"Great food! We went here for our Mother's Day brunch and the wait was quite long (probably extra long because of Mother's Day) however, once we were..."

Nikki Rae

"Dined here for Mother's Day breakfast and at 9:30am the place was packed! We had to wait 10mins to be seated some people had to wait longer. The..."

Nathalie

"The prawn benedict is epic!!!! Almost has to be one of the most unique brunch dishes I've had. Quality portion. Amazing flavours. Good amount of..."

Roana Bilia

"One of the best cafes I've been to in Auckland 😊 would recommend to everyone! Affordable for what you're paying for and presentation of our meals..."

Marisa Hill

"Amazing cafe with good selection of food, cabinet sweets! perfect for brunch on a weekend! We ordered eggs benedict and full breakfast, eggs are..."

Gorgeous_mojo

"So badly wanted to give this place a 5, I think once they have been open a bit longer and the initial hype has died down a bit I probably will be..."

Lucy

"What more can you say, beautiful place beautiful food and beautiful people!You are immediately surrounded by beautiful florals when walked..."

Cupy Dee

"Big fan of this new spot! Innovative menu and tasty food that is presented impeccably. Decor is super cute but the space does feel a bit crammed..."

Kezia Lynch

"Fabulous menu strays away from the stock standard Auckland brunch. A wide range of dishes with twists of unusual flavour combinations. The staff are..."

Emily Devine

"busy place even not lunch time yet. I had the squid bruschetta which comes a long toasted crispy bagette topped with tasty squid and tomato relish..."

Carina Chang

"Went here for Mum's bday. Great atmosphere and seems like an awesome place for non-vegans, my family loved it. Was a bit disappointed with the lack..."

Tania Boikov

"Good service, good food and trendy fit-out however, be prepared to wait an excessively long time for your meal and probably give the communal salt..."

Brittany Montana

"Visited Winona Forever over the weekend for brunch. We arrived just after 11am and the place was already busy with a few groups of people queuing in..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"Had a great time here today....! Newest cafe in Parnell and with a review in Canvas made it almost impossible to get a table, but luckily the..."

Frank

"AWESOME place with friendly staff, I had best French toast ever, and it looked soooooooo good. I've already back there for the fourth time,..."

Tingting Zhang

"Went here this morning after hearing it was amazing from many others. It is!! There was a line to be seated which goes to show the..."

Connie Stone

"This place is amaaazeball ... great service ... great food and cool atmosphere ... i went there today Saturday April the 22nd for my brunch. I order..."

Anandita.danaatmadja

"This place and their food was a major let down in terms of taste. The place was packed and the staff couldn't handle the masses, we waited so long..."

Veronica Te

"One of the busiest cafes in parnell. But lucky enough we were able to get seats. They had a good range of cabinet food but opted for their..."

Karl Evangelista

"Enjoyed a delicious brunch at Winona Forever last Thursday and despite the stormy weather the place was packed. It may be due to the amount..."

Lauren

"We waited ~an hour to be seated and to receive our food.Heard much about this place so came with high expectations which were immediately..."

Thegreeats

"I have been here twice and thought the food and service received was good. I thought the payments system could be a little better it's a bit awkward..."

Sam Smith

"Winona Forever is one of the trendiest new eateries nested in Parnell.We visited on Saturday morning - despite it being early and rainy,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"judging by the stream of raving posts about this place, winona forever can only be described as the 'new kid on the block' SO after a fit of food..."

T

"Lovely staff where they are so smiley and happy .When you asked something they are so helpful.I went on sunday for brunch and the place was..."

JungYun Lee

"Wah super busy place!! I heard it is like that during the week too. So be ready to wait! We were lucky as we spotted a long table which we could..."

ShoRt

"Have you ever had French toast so FAN-cyyy! We popped in for a Tuesday brunch. The food is fantastic and very creative. Cabinet has great selection..."

Ann R

"One of the best cafes in Auckland. Ever. Interior is beautiful consisting of crazy art, plants, large lights and a cabinet full of beautiful looking..."

AJ

"Had the mushrooms. simply loved it! Quite popular as there are lots of people and queues are long. But worth the wait. Wish there will be lesser..."

Cynthia Agustin

"I came here for lunch the other day, it's nice to see a new, trendy, modern cafe open up in the area. We came at around 2pm for a late..."

Charlene Weaver

"Just been here for lunch with my friend. The staff member was very informative and helpful. We asked whether the matcha latter can be made in an iced..."

Shazza

"Parnell has welcomed a new eatery which has hit the ground running, and captured the hearts of diners from the get-go. The rainy day did not seem..."

Heartshrooms

"It's great to finally get a really hip cafe inParnell. Winona Forever offers a range of delicious looking counter food, and a wide-ranging menu..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"A busy new cafe popping up on the street of Parnell, where it seams to be the trend of new openings, bringing back a reason to come to Parnell and..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This quirky cafe must be one of the coolest new spots around town. From the artwork, to the decor to incredibly friendly service.. it's definitely a..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Nice spacious cafe with a nice vibe an large glass windows. The Eton rifle was their version of the French toast and it was absolutely beautiful...."

G

"Love this place! Great atmosphere and food. Only problem is that kitchen closes at 2:30pm so you gotta get in quick for lunch! The cabinet offers..."

Anna K

"When I think of food heaven, I think of doughnuts oozing with jam and cream, decadent slices filled with a thick layer of caramel, dense and fudgy..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Hands down one of the best brunches I have ever had! The food was all presented beautifully and had so much flavour to it. I had the hotcakes and it..."

Jess Surtees

"This cafe has a great vibe and it’s nicely decorated. Presentation of the food was nice and portion was huge too! You get a huge piece of pork..."

vy

"Perfect place to come for your morning coffee and pastry, breakfast or brunch. Filter coffee was great but $8 seemed a bit excessive. Really enjoyed..."

Ray C

"The interior of this cafe was absolutely stunning, and the staff were incredibly bubbly, energetic and helpful. We were warned that the portion sizes..."

Ashlee Nicholson

"Must visit! Outstanding cafe in a great location. The cabinet food is equally as tempting as everything on their menu. We order the goats cheese..."

Abhinav Bidani

"Great food and service. Cabinet also looked very yummy. We had a big breakfast and hot cakes. Very impressed! Both plates are very different from..."

Randolpho Allemand

"Yummy food and not too long of a wait time for it to be ready. Salmon eggs Benedict was one of the best I've had. Iced chocolate came with a..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"I’ll just start by saying the slices at Winona are out of this planet! The service is always faultless and the place has a really cool fit-out and..."

Hamish Dorrington

"The food was outstanding , not only visually beautiful but tasted delicious! Very impressed also the coffee was perfect. my only issues were that..."

Whenrightbecamewrong Insanebecamesane

"Oh wow! What an incredible cafe on so many levels… the service was so fast despite it ha very popular cafe, the presentation of all the food was..."

Janita Patrick

Banzai

"I wasnt too impressed with the food selection, guess ive expected too much seeing the rating this place got. My husband was happy with his..."

Celani Atienza

"Very friendly service and delicious food!..."

Foodaholic

"Have not been to Banzai for a long time now. Food is still good. Always busy, so make sure you book. Friendly service, but could possibly speed the..."

Jade Lim

"This small place is a hidden gem, tucked in Dominion Road together with other popular restaurants, this place is a must visit for those Japanese..."

Ang Sarap

"Amazing food, friendly & helpful staff - plus great value. I had the vegan friendly sushi & udon. My friend had a chicken dish. We enjoyed the food..."

Carol

"Food all taste delicious and fresh, staff super friendly and polite, environment nice and clean, good to have a date evening dinner here if you both..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Amazing!!!! The food was the best Japanese we have EVER had, will be telling all our friends and family about this wee gem.Don’t waste..."

Jodi Imlach

"Great customer service. Went above and beyond to accomodate for my allergy needs. Chef came out, asked questions and took the time to really explain..."

Nzleonzh

"Came here on a busy Saturday night on a last minute booking that they gladly obliged for a friend's birthday. Great sake selection and the mixed..."

Ed

"Great friendly staff parking right out front interior is amazing foods a bit pricey but is served very nicely and fancy a bit busy during the evening..."

Jimmy Chen

"Eventually you will find parking on Dominion road. Book a table just in case as sometimes they are very busy. It's a small place with maybe 8 tables..."

Katerina

"This place will be my favorite restaurant. All the meals are outstanding and served quickly even they are very busy. Love the Tonkushu Ramen. The..."

Irischen0509

"We come here a lot for takeaways. The food is always extremely tasty and well prepared. They used styrofoam for everything, so the more you order the..."

Sassy Radish

"Had fantastic dinner today Beautiful food Well priced ,lovely staff , place is spotless , what more do you want, been coming here for 6/12 months now..."

Stephen Bell

"I had such a lovely experience here. I don't eat Japanese often but the food was very nice. They had a lot of variety with food and drinks...."

Carmelia Ng

"Been coming here for years now and have never found fault in anything! Food is always amazing and so well priced. This is not a fastfood outlet so..."

Hanna Martin

"Beautiful food great price great staff good portions don’t understand why anyone would write a negative comment about Banzai its a small kitchen..."

Jen Lin

"Came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was quiet, my partner and I being the only guests. We ordered a salmon teriyaki main with add-on rice and..."

Rae

"I have been a loyal lover of Bonzai for years. Not only is it some of the best Japanese food in Auckland, the staff are so friendly and..."

Shannon Hibbard

"I love this place! The food is always delicious and the staff is so nice and welcoming. They recently added some delicious deserts to the menu as..."

Juportellam

"Came here on a Saturday night after work at around 7.30pm. The place wasn’t that busy then so we thought it would be a nice dinner. However..."

Jason Zhang

"Absolutely lovely people, superb service. A brisk and prompt welcome, and efficient delivery of dishes, topped off by a delightful farewell by the..."

Liz Bradley

"customer service is pretty good, friendly staff, tidy place, food is pretty ok. average. and the serving portion is quite small for the price they..."

Mr4saken

"We came here just as it opened at noon but regardless of how busy it gets, customers can expect friendly staff and cheerful greetings as you enter..."

Vanessa

"My all time favourite restaurant! Have been here over 20 times! It's always perfect food and the staff are all so friendly and nice! My favourite is..."

Lumarr1992

"Yum Yum. Came Monday night for dinner, the food was great and the staff were lovely. Enjoyed the entrees they we all delicious and don't hold back on..."

Christina Hibbard

"Banzai is probably one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants you can get in Auckland. The owner and staff are all Japanese, every time I go into..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Beautiful presentation, you can tell they care so much about their food! Good service, really attentive and warm. The food is amazing, every time I..."

Alana McConnell

"Without a doubt the best Japanese food in AKL!! The food is as tasty as it is beautiful and the vibe/interior is so warm and inviting. Staff are..."

Tania Boikov

"Great tasty Japanese food for any night of the week. Took a little while to get our meals because they were super busy, but when they came they were..."

Abbey Lissaman

"The food has been consistently amazing - for years.However, I would like to say a special thank you to the staff and chef for taking extra..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"We have eaten in and gotten takeaway. The staff here are very lovely. I must admit the takeaway experience was better than dining in. Dining in the..."

Wanderlust

"Tasty Japanese food, beautifully presented on the plate. Lovely, friendly service where you are cheerfully greeted upon entering and given a hearty..."

Zutalors

"Pretty delicious Japanese food. Recommend the stir fried noodle with fish. Great taste with nice appearance. However, the size of the dish were not..."

Kelvin Laojh

"Good quality food and good service can be a bit pricy , only negatives the parking and the shortage of space in the restaurant ...you will have to..."

I Am Hungry

"This place was a nice little surprise, and I was very impressed! Stopped off here for a quick bite before heading off to the hot springs..."

Eden OBrien Ford

"Had dinner here jus before a mad rush of people came in. Very friendly staff and kid friendly environment (lego and mr potato heads at hand). Ordered..."

Jamez Hill III

"Absolutely love this place! Stumbled upon it one night and it was surprisingly really good. It is quite small and basic decoration however the..."

Sasha McCormick

"Went here on an extremely busy Saturday night. The waitress was absolutely lovely and very polite and apologetic for the wait time. Food was..."

Shannon

"We loved this place! Its small and i would recommend not parking in the customer carpark as people double park and trap you. The food is divine..."

Athena

"Lunch: Mixed Sashimi rice set (good), with Salmon, tuna and avocado.Soup: Miso soup (surprising good)Service: GreatP.S. a bit hot if..."

Evita Lewis

"Extremely satisfied with their services and food. Super friendly staff and they know how to make their customers feel special. They will all greet..."

Hung Quoc Bui

"Nice and cozy space. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Good value for money. Food is great. Noticed the toilet and kitchen are clean...."

Littleredpanda

"The staff here are all very friendly and hospitable. Never have I been to a place where you exit and the whole crew says their thanks and good byes...."

Alex

"Really tasty, fresh and yummy and surprisingly cheap, not sure how they can do it! Moreover the restaurant has a nice vibe and the staff is really..."

Giu

"Love the presentation of food and such beautiful staff members that welcome you as you step in the door. I was provided with an art of sushi. Thanks..."

Bridget Murdoch

"Sushi was fabulous! The beef tataki melted in your mouth. Parking is right outside which is perfect - wish we had known about that!! Would..."

Foodie101

"This cute little place we stumbled across on Saturday night, the staff are soo lovely and super friendly, meals were so fresh and delicious. Healthy..."

Shannon Moore

"Great food, although was a bit thrown as they don't serve Katsu-don (just Katsu), so didn't expect the small amount of rice on the dish. The Katsu..."

Ryan

"I came here with my partner on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't make a booking but we were served straight away by a friendly waitress. They..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Price 3.5/5Service 4/5Food 4/5Atmosphere 3/5 Friendly staff and quality dishes Happy dinner come and try again ..."

Renor Kay

"You wouldn't even know it was there, but Banzai is definitely worth a visit. Food (especially mains) are of a decent size and presented beautifully...."

Maia Churichkova

"I have been here twice and both experiences are quite consistent in terms of service and food quality. The first time I came as a big group of about..."

Sheena

"My Banzai experience was amazing! The staff were attentive and friendly, making you feel welcome the second you walked in the door. The food not only..."

Emma Earl

"Love it here, always extremely friendly, attentive service, and this doesn't go un noticed, especially due to the fact that they are often busy...."

Mat Randomplay

"The effort is evident - for those whom have sharp tongues and have had a fair bunch of experience with Japanese cuisine, you'll notice the wasabi and..."

Gentlepig

"The food is always fresh tasting and delicious-Highly recommend the miso soup and the spicy avocado prawn salad.Service is always..."

Kate

"Saw Banzai on the top 100 cheap eats so thought we'd give it a go! As my partner and I love Asian food were not too hard to please. The place itself..."

HJ

"Bang on target with their stuff. Amazing sushi and they do deserve to be one of the best in Auckland. Their staff are also friendly whilst providing..."

Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian

"Thank you Metro Cheap Eats! This is such a neat little number, one of q few tucked into Dominion Road. Their lemon chilli Udon looked, smelt and..."

Jessica Chen

"I've been meaning to get to Banzai for a while, when we decided we needed affordable Japanese we knew it would be ideal for dinner.It was..."

Amy Webb

"Came here today for the second time for lunch and I gotta say I was a little disappointed. After reading all the positive reviews, I was expecting my..."

Marcella

"Went here on Chinese new year and we surprisingly got a table. We expected all the restaurants on Dominion road would be busy. However it is a..."

The Incredible Edible

"The best japanese food in Auckland. The freshest fish I had in a sushi or nigiri. The food in general is very delicate and rich. Absolutely worth the..."

Will Scalioni

"Good Japanese and affordable don't usually go hand-in-hand. Banzai was the exception and that's why I wanted to try it out. Friends and family have..."

Wilson Chau

"Delicious and really well priced Japanese food. I had the spicy chicken udon noodles soup and my partner had pork katsu. We also shared a plate..."

Rebben

"Had heard good things about this restaurant for quite a while and finally decided to visit with a friend. Whilst the location is a bit strange..."

Marina S

"Always great food, always great service. The yakisoba noodles are delicious. A great place to get dinner before a show at the Capital..."

Jos

"I had the yakiniku chicken and rice dish which was really good! Comes with loads of veges and meat. The octopus balls are also nice. Good, cheap..."

Tessa Hall

"Had the dinner here to celebrate my friends birthday. It was my first time trying this place out. Nice, lovely little restaurant and gets busy really..."

Tina Wu

"One of my Dominion Road favourites. Friendly fast delicious, really well priced excellent food. It was freezing outside and me and a mate wondered..."

Bill

"Dropped in for lunch on a Sunday. Basic yet cozy. The staff are very polite and friendly. Had the beef tataki which was cooked perfectly. Portion..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"This is such an amazing place and already my favourite! The staff are so friendly, the prices are very low for the amazing quality you receive - it..."

Anna Nayyar

"Lovely. The spicy noodle fish salad- best thing I ate in..."

Julie Alp

"Seriously good Japanese food with unbelievably low prices for the quality you receive. This is a tiny spot on Dominion Rd with only a few tables so I..."

RoseMT

"This is hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland! If you haven't tried their melting salmon dish you haven't lived! Fantastic service, and..."

Emily Smith

"Simply fabulous!!Very authentic, nicely priced and truly enjoyable...every time irrespective what the choice has been from their menu. Banzai..."

Sam Anand

"Simply Amazing! Great Food and a variety of foods for the entire family. To date this is some of the best Japanese food i have had, very authentic..."

Neepz706

"We visited last week, the food looked great and the staff very friendly. Will be back to taste more on the..."

Melanie Millman

"This is a family favourite, it's well priced and something Japanese for everyone. We normally get takeaway as it is always busy. The reason it's..."

Stephen Ward

"Wow! What a place!Consistently the best Japanese food in the city with excellent prices!The staff are welcoming and friendly and the prices..."

Robin Duff

"This place is fantastic. I've been to Dominion Road lots of times to eat at places like Tusk Thai and Barilla Dumplings, but after reading the..."

Nikki S.

"Went to Banzai for the first time. Was blown away by the entire experience! I then realised 'Master Chef' Michael Meredith had featured Banzai on NZ..."

Mike Irvine

"The best Japanese restaurant in Auckland for sure! The food is authentic and beautifully presented by chef, Kazu. The service is always lovely and at..."

Aiko N

"We love banzai Japanese. The service is wonderful, the food is amazing & the atmosphere is lovely & unpretentious. Try the melting salmon...."

Sonya Simpson

"Decided to give this one a go after reading all the good feedback. Loved the food we had tonight plus the excellent service. We had mixed sashimi,..."

Hailey Tran

"Not sure why we have not been here before. The food is fantastic and well priced. By the time we left, I think we had eaten our way through the..."

David Boshier

"Home made restaurant quality food. It is the environment and staff that gives it the bonus stars. Service: 5/5Wait time:..."

Tony Ma

"After having a look at The Food Store's menu prices, we decided to cancel our booking for tonight and look elsewhere. My wife decided she wanted..."

Kepa Tairua

"What a find, great food, great prices and exceptional staffNot having been a fan Of Japanese food i am now a convert i am currently eating there..."

John Todd-Lambie

"My favorite restaurant by far and by the looks of the other reviews its everyone else favorite too!Only compliant is that they don't have a..."

Allison Crene

"I love the staff here! So friendly and welcoming. I've known about this place for quite a while, these days it is good to book your table because it..."

Lucia Florence

"I would say this is the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland that I have been to. The food is always beautiful, and the prices are very reasonable...."

Duke_meko

"WOW!!! WHAT A GEM! Absolutely awesome food, presented BEAUTIFULLY, awesome service and fantastic value!!There was 3 of us and we each had a..."

Courtney Maloyd

"What a great find! In amongst a few disappointing dining outings this week, Banzai was a welcome relief.Friendly service,..."

Mila

"Great food & service as well as inexpensive. Whats not to love? Book as it is very busy particularly toward the end of the week. Dishes are..."

Yoda

"The food was simply fantastic I cant wait to go back again and try some of the other dishes.Some of the best Japanese food I have ever eaten and..."

Sean

"This has to be the best value Japanese in Auckland. Fantastic dishes, at great prices. This restaurant is a hidden gem, but word is getting..."

Celeste Bowden

"This place rocks! The food is amazing, tastes authentic, the quantities are plentiful, the menu is extensive and everything in it is delicious (I..."

Frankie

"I had lunch here and found it so great, I had to sign up to write a review!Aside from great pricing and yummy food, I witnessed the most amazing..."

Marlena

"If you have fussy friends who are a little bit picky and aren't huge fans of Asian, plus one being an extreme vegan, come here.Other than..."

Cookie

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants. Not many tables but we booked 45mins in advance and had no problem when we arrived. Delicious appetisers...."

Michael Humphries

"Banzai is a brilliant Japanese cuisine option for the Dominion road foodie. With an extensive menu and a great mix of classic and modern Japanese..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Banzai is one of our favourite Dominion road eateries. Where a lot of the other choices will leave you feeling a bit heavy around the waist band..."

Madicattt

"We're spoilt for choice in Balmoral as far as Asian dining is concerned.Before or after a movie at the quaint Capitol Theatre, it's hard to go past..."

Maggie G

"Our family friends suggested to eat here because they really enjoyed their visit a little while back. It was just a small restaurant that our..."

Marnelli

"Banzai stands out like a beacon of Japanese elegance amidst the chaos that is Asian eateries on Dominion Road. Instead of rough linoleum & tacky..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"Great authentic Japanese restaurant. Plenty of choice on the menu. Small store and intimate atmosphere. Staff were friendly and very..."

Christopher Simmons

"Ramen Is pretty salty. Banzai roll was nice..."

Ryan L

"Amazing experience with delicious authentic Japanese food and excellent customer service. Miso soup was yum and udon noodles were full of flavors...."

Manpreet Singh

"Meticulous approach to great food malong and excellent service. Highly..."

Jakub Nawrot

"Found this lively Japanese Sake/tapas place nestled off dominion road. It has a nice homely feel to it, staff are polite and attentive. The chef..."

Hitesh Patel

"The food here is so amazing. The sashimi salad is really fresh and the spicy prawn udon is of great taste. Feeling so satisfied afterwards. Will..."

Yuan Z

"Consistently good food - the melting salmon is outstanding and a visit to Banzai is worthwhile for that alone. All of the dishes are beautifully..."

Lisa T

"Well it was definitely one of my best sushi experiences in Auckland so far! Absolutely loved melted salmon sushi-yuuum and salad was just nothing..."

Anna Poliakova

"Ordered spicy pork lamen and it came at the right spiceness, not too much and not that little. I like the space, harmonically decorated, with an..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Have been coming here for years! Would highly recommend the Teriyaki, Japanese Curry and Katsu Chicken. The Sashimi Salmon and Tuna are also..."

Raynil Laxmidas

Swashbucklers Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (2576 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Instant hit! Casual, relaxed and very friendly vibe. Wide selection of simple but tasty seafood and great deal on oysters! Very friendly staff and..."

Vitalie D

"Food was delish, service great. We'll be back, hopefully weather is summery so we can enjoy our meal outside...."

Jean Annandale

"Went there for group dinner, order the garlic butter king prawns, everyone agreed that it was the best dish of the night. The prawns were a decent..."

Janus Lee

"Incredible seafood! The mussels and oysters in particular were super fresh. Polite and efficient service (especially on father’s day!) it was my..."

Alice

"Great food and service, no complaints here. Only comment would be that (from memory) the menu feels like it hasnt changed in 10 years. It was also a..."

Richard Surkus

"We celebrated my husband's 50th birthday tonight. I cannot compliment the chef/s for the lovely meals and our dedicated server (Maria) she was so..."

Asha Patel

"Delicious food, great service and amazing value! Super generous portions for the price as the seafood platter for one(! Featured in the picture) was..."

ku crystal

"Great family friendly place to dine. Been here once before and I really enjoyed the spaghetti marinara. Second visit we got the seafood platter which..."

Sokly Sim

"We booked and got great service, staff were friendly and helpful. Food arrived and we dug right into. Seafood was delicious, fresh and perfectly..."

Hitesh Patel

"We organized a family meal here at Swashbucklers. I was initially very skeptical about what I could eat as I have a shellfish allergy. There are..."

Mary Underwood

Euro

85/100 (3308 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service! Fancy area with older crowd/ people on dates. The decor is standard fancy lol. The portions are small but worth the money because it..."

A

"Euro bar - finally!!Service was good and friendly, we were well looked after. Dinner was great, to snack on we had delicious bread and..."

Lisa

"The wine selection is wonderful. The food is Devine. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very fancy and classic. I would come back definitely. Food..."

Sophia Ignateva

"I went to Euro with my friend last Friday evening to have a dinner. We were greeted by the most amazing waitress. She was very thorough, cheerful and..."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"One of my favourite restaurants in auckland. I once ordered one of every entree between 2 and the waiter didn't even judge me so I can conclude their..."

Bella Qian

"Euro was wonderful.Got in early so the place was fairly quiet which means good service and fast service.Beautiful venue on queens..."

Flippynz

"I went to Euro for dinner with my partner. One of the very few places in Auckland with such elegant decor. We were well looked after. Food was yummy...."

Sudeshna

"Euro consistently delivers. We love coming here for all our important events and celebration as we know we will not disappoint. Valentines Day..."

Timer

"Wo good, the service and food were exceptional, we sat inside and still lovely there even though you arnt looking at the view. We had oysters, 2..."

Elise Litchfield

"Really classy, elegant, attentive service. Food is quite delicious overall and served in good time manner. Will come back and try other..."

Lix

"Friendly staff, lovely seasonal food, comfortable seating environment. The main has taken a long time. Summer will be good sitting outside on thw..."

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"Went with First Table so got the food half price which was amazing value! The steak was so good...."

Charlotte

"We had a family dinner at Euro during restaurant month. The interior was gorgeous and felt extremely cozy. Our waiter was great, he was friendly and..."

Sharon Louie

"Came here with a couple friends for their duck set menu!! Really tasty food and great portions for the price. Definitely recommend trying out their..."

Stephanie Qin

"If you want and impeccable service then dine at this place and you will be treated like a king the floor staff is just amazing in everything they do..."

Ang Sarap

"Another day another dish @pastaecuore . Came here yesterday for my uni grad lunch with the fam and as usual they didnt disappoint. My entire family..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Recommend: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣[..."

Mon.

"Went to Euro for the first time to try out the 3 course special lunch menu at the moment, which starts at $29.95 and features truffle in every dish...."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"We came here with a First Table reservation for my birthday dinner. We ordered the Atlantic Scallops w/ Sweetcorn, BBQ Banana Prawns and Mussels,..."

Vivian C

"I really love this place. The service is immaculate and I being Asian and a little tight with the coin purse - love their $29.95 3 course meals and..."

Chan Can Eat

"Came here through first table deals. Good location at Princes Wharf with beautiful views. The food and services were ok considering the price of the..."

Becky Kuang

"First time having lunch here, we went for the duck lunch menu, it was an amazing meal, basic menu from $29 , you can upgrade some dishes for extra $..."

May Hung

"This was my first time to dine at Euro. The restaurant is a higher price point than other restaurants, however they delivered on all fronts of..."

Brent Mattock

"Metro Peugeot Top 50 Restaurants of the Year 2019 Award. Waterside location, Fresh and fine local seafood, Tradition with new..."

May

"Was perfect weekend treat:) i was looking for fine restaurant for my dear friend:) it was more than perfect. Nice view nice atmosphere. I would like..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Great food, ambiance and service. We dined here on Saturday night, the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. The meals came out quickly and..."

Tim Li

"Came here on a First Table booking, which allowed us to get essentially a 50% off. Firstly, the service and ambiance is excellent, and you definitely..."

Ming Shi

"Came for the bluff oyster special. $29.99 per person!They did however charge us $30 each instead of $29.99 each... but that’s ok......"

Tony Ma

"Every single dish I’ve had has been divine and service was excellent too. The only thing I could find to fault was that the toilet paper was only 1..."

Cindy Dang

"Been here twice and thoroughly enjoyed both my experiences.The service here is lovely and the food is amazing. The atmosphere is very fitting..."

Louise

"Really good view, came here for lunch, ordered heaps of food. Love the whitebait egg fritter amd truffle gravy, quite yummy and suitable for..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Excellent staff and food. Service was great and food was delicious.The Peking duck ‘taco’ from the lunch menu was surprisingly authentic. I..."

Darren Big Belly

"Came here for a friends birthday in May 19 2018.Booked as part of First Table experience where you get 50% off the bill. Total bill was approx..."

Jodi Luu

"Went to Euro a few months ago during their Winter lunch special which at the time was their duck menu.There was a nice selection of duck dishes..."

Rob

"Great ambiance, food and service.The béarnaise accompanying the Wakanui scotch fillet was delicious and the steak was perfectly cooked...."

Wapatino

"We wanted a fine place to dine to celebrate a birthday and anniversary and we decided this has got to be the the place. Were we right with our..."

Bubut

"Excellent food, lovely premises and attentive service. We tried their crayfish cocktail, crayfish quesadilla, a whole crayfish thermidor, schnitzel,..."

888bing888

"My partner and I were promptly greeted when we arrived into Euro, and we had a very attentive and friendly waitress that cared for us during our..."

G1k

"Delicious food, good location, excellent service.All those food worth a try. Especially first picture (Forgot the name) and lamb. Best ever had...."

Rui

"Went to Euro last evening to celebrate my sons graduation. We were visiting after a number of years…I wonder why? The experience was..."

Hemant Wagh

"Friends birthday party was here, had great service, lovely people and the dessert was to die for!Ordered the chicken, cooked well, had a great..."

Nikki

"Great service! The meal was great also. I really love the chicken dish especially with the sauce. People who work at the kitchen greeted us very..."

Jenny Zhao

"Great place to come for a date overlooking the harbour, especially at night when everything is lit up spectacularly. Maître d' was so welcoming and..."

Holly Bailey

"Came here for lunch with my husband. We were given the bread with brown butter to start with. The bread was delicious, very fresh with a nice crispy..."

Hilary Campbell

"Restaurant month is running for the month of August, so there is still some time to take advantage of this amazing special! $40 for 3 courses!..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Dinner here for restaurant month was a winner. The set menu options were fun to choose from. I went with the pork belly entree, snapper main and choc..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Nice light decor, service was good. I had the pork cheek entree which was delicious. The pork belly main was a tad dry. Overall the food and service..."

Gus

"The epitome of fine dining! Came here for an early birthday lunch and was not disappointed! Was given an ideal table on the patio which was nicely..."

Lizzie

"We entered through the door nearest the kitchen and our server happened to be right there placing an order. I said “we have a reservation for..."

Ian MacDonald

"Took a close friend here a little while ago for her birthday as she always wanted to try it and it was a lovely evening the premises was lovely and..."

OscoKove

"Had the 3 course duck special for lunch on Sunday. 2 choices for entree, 2nd course a duck pho, 3rd course had the option of spending additional $15..."

Geoff Dyer

"Great stuff!! Delicious meals and lovely area to dine in for a casual lunch or formal date. Service was great, except the time i went during bluff..."

Ezzz

"Oh wow! What a nice surprise! I really enjoyed the roasted pumpkin risotto cooked to perfection and the best dessert I ever had in New Zealand by..."

Cristina

"Have been to dinner at Euro several times over the last couple years and each time the menu is fresh and updated. What doesn't change is the formal..."

AucklandEater

"Came here on a Sunday night with a group of 4. We were seated outside with the harbor view and dim lighting which was really nice. The service was..."

Jason Zhang

"We were greeted and served by a very friendly lady from start to finish; she was so lovely and attentive, I really wanted to know her name—thank..."

Oksana Zhang

"As an oyster lover, it’s absolutely a fantabulous experience. Waiting for bluff oysters for so long. It felt like heaven when the first one slip..."

Miguo

"One of the best spots in Auckland to have lunch or dinner by the sea. Just be careful that the sun have no mercy of the ones sitting on the open area..."

Diogo Reck

"Easily one of the best European dining at the viaduct: excellent food, service and ambience. Had some Bluff oysters and the degustation course. Never..."

Miji

"Food: Excellent quality and presented well. Portion sizes are very small, especially the mains. The desserts here are amazing, I usually don't like..."

Imperius Malekith

"Very fresh seafood presented beautifully ~ ordered: diver scallops, handcut pappardelle, marketfish and clams and buttered crayfish. The best part..."

Try_something_new

"This is an amazing restaurant. The moment you step into the restaurant you can feel that the relaxing atmosphere. Service was top notch. Food..."

PK

"Went and had a great meal, they were very accomodating to vegetarians. The food tasted and looked amazing! Front of house was great except for our..."

Megan Bishop

"Service was outstanding. Setting was just as good. Food was nothing spectacular but solid. Raw fish was great and the steak was cooked..."

Thomas Turia Viggo

"Good food ,champagne ,and wine friendly service from the caiptan , gr8 ambiance ,l"ll go back when l"m in Auckland . Thanks to all the staff who..."

Food Lover's N Rawat

"Delicious food, nice staff and great ambience. I've been there a couple of times and each time I have an even better experience. Spagetthi was..."

Angelmolgo

"What an absolute treat! Everything from my Huckleberry Fig Cocktail to my Lemon Curd Dessert was delicious. I loved the open kitchen... delicious..."

Jasmine

"We made reservation in advance as it was busy Saturday dinner time. Eventhoug they were so busy, they kept smile on their face, and we were well..."

Shazza

"A first time visit to celebrate a birthday has been a wonderful dining experience. Friendly and accommodating service supported by delicious food..."

Ken Lees

"We had a huge family dinner here consisting of 20 people. The servers were extremely polite and considerate towards us and catered to our needs. Food..."

Aimee.

"Impeccable service and amazing food! We dined here for dinner last night, after trawling through a large list of possible restaurants we finally..."

Emily Devine

"Have heard many good things about Euro years ago, and finally went to celebrate birthday dinner. Never been Euro before as there are so many..."

Daisy

"This was back in the day when they had the special lobster menu. Around the second half of last year? The service here is always lovely and..."

Dxlche

"Loved this place ! Everything was on point although I would've liked my lamb a bit more cooked 👌🏻 beef tartare was on point 👍🏻 otherwise..."

Tt_akl

"Loved it!place is beautiful and staff are amazing. the prices for portion of food I think is incredibly reasonable. I got the lamb and I loved..."

Emily

"My first time at Euro was for a work lunch about a year ago, where I was treated to a range of high quality food and top-notch hospitality...."

Raymond Tiong

"We purchased a grabone voucher for a 3 course lunch and it was absolutely amazing. Great value, good service and the food was impeccable. We both..."

Shell

"Dined here for our anniversary and we were seated promptly. The place was not busy (Friday night). Very lovely ambiance and the place was relaxing..."

Nathalie

"Dinner at Euro... what can one say.Homemade breads with a Gaelic infused butterWent with Fried Chicken on Mash with Red Cabbage salad...."

Mike G.

"Service, food and atmosphere is always amazing here. Price of food is expensive but so worth it! I love the design of Euro and how you can see the..."

Mandy C

"Knowing that bluff oysters in New Zealand were in season, we dropped by Euro with some friends for a post-lunch oyster feast. These little plump and..."

Picky Piggies

"I went to Euro for my boyfriend's 21st birthday dinner. Absolutely amazing! Delicious food and friendly, attentive waitstaff. I ordered one of the..."

Sophia Miller

"Hadn't been in a couple of years having had terrible service and food last time we dined, but decided to give it another try - particularly given the..."

Bridgee

"The food is delicious...it is more of an experience and accordingly, not served in big portions. I would probably order two mains next time. The..."

Deb Ra

"Came here for lunch on a very busy Sunday. The wait staff were awesome and attentive. We ordered bluff oysters as an entree, and as someone who..."

Jess Abraham

"Went for bluff oysters and they were very fresh,up to expectations. For main we got the market fish and the scotch fillet. The scotch fillet was very..."

Betty Diao

"Great atmosphere. Has a very cool Mediterranean vibe. Wait staff is superb. Food is wonderfully and thoughtfully put together. Literally every dish..."

Tim Shorter

"Totally fabulous!!!Wonderful service and gorgeous food.The staff new not only the food but also a good knowledge of the..."

Donna Flowers

"Had dinner here with a party of 6 and it was fantastic. In particular I have to commend our waitress, who was attentive without being overbearing and..."

Stu

"My family and I visited Euro to celebrate my graduation! and we were not disappointed. I ordered the Zephyr courgette main and it was lovely very..."

Shannon

"Service, decor and ambience is what you would expect for the price point. Some dishes taste wonderful while others are underseasoned. Found lunch..."

Elle

"Good food, champagne, and wine! Friendly service from the waiters. Good ambiance. I'll go back when I'm in Auckland. Thanks to all the staff who..."

S K

"Dinner at Euro on a Friday night around 8pm not too busy, the Wood fired free range chicken was excellent and the non alcoholic strawberry and..."

Matt Tieu

"My mother and I were out in town, hunting for a place to have dinner on a cold and windy Auckland day. The owner who greeted us at the door was so..."

Caroline Barrett

"Family reunion at Euro. Nice atmosphere and service. Proper proportion for three orders. Quite disappointed with the sauce in the market fish, it was..."

Shirley Yu

"Reviewing the Restaurant Month menu -highlights are the peking duck entree, lamb main and banana cake dessert (none of which I ordered but did try..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Enjoyed my visit last night for the "Restaurant of the Month" menu, $55 for 3 courses. We ordered Peking duck, Roast onion consomme for entree, fish..."

Chelsea

"Absolutely gorgeous food, decor and staff. Hooray for the separate vegetarian menu. The agnolotti is to die for. These guys were super cute and..."

A

"The food was excellent and the service friendly and helpful. Loved being in a place which isn't trying to push out your dishes as fast as possible..."

Nick

"Visited Euro on last night for attending the Mt. Difficulty single vineyard Point Noir pre-release dinner. It was my second time to be Euro and got..."

Michelle Hwang

"My sister and I went out for a girls dinner last night and decided to check out Euro as I had never been there before. The food was delicious and the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went here for my birthday lunch and I can say that it was actually really good.The service is superb. We were welcomed and seated promptly...."

Karl Evangelista

"I chose to dine here with my brother for my 21st birthday dinner, courtesy the parents (who live overseas). The service was fast and friendly. My..."

Shelale Mazari

"My friends & I had a lunch at Euro for its bluff oysters special (a dozen/person in the month of March for $20). We had a loaf of bread & small..."

STRADS

"Amazing service and food. Lunch here was very special. The bread was warm and fresh. Oysters were mouth watering. The market fish was great. The..."

Vikrant Chaudhary

"Thanks to children's Xmas voucher we dined at Euro on Saturday night, my first time here, my wife has been before, so looking forward to the..."

Grant McAneaney

"Walking into the pre-booked 8PM dinner for two, I was presented with an option of inside or outside, I picked outside, which included a white setting..."

Alex B

"What a transformation this stalwart in the Auckland scene has undergone...and it's for the better! New decor without feeling like a totally different..."

Zoe Bowker

"Came for Birthday dinner with friends. Beautiful setting and a warm friendly greeting. The portions were not consistent, my husband had the duck..."

Fiona Breen

"We visited on the 28th for a late lunch as we were craving some of the familiar Euro dishes we've enjoyed in the past. It wasn't until we ordered our..."

Semanie Cato

"Haven't been to euro in a while and it didn't dissapoint. Oysters to start - gorgeous. Fish for mains - very fresh and perfectly cooked. Service..."

Nicky Luis

"One word: Brilliant! Beautiful presentation, a perfect balance of flavours and friendly, efficient service. A place to spoil yourself with great..."

Elizabeth Myburgh

"Not bad place to eat. Food was satisfying. I ordered the scallops and was delicious. Our waitor Bryan was awesome. Great customer..."

Yoyo

"Visited the newly reopened Euro now under Gareth Stewart for Friday lunch. Loved the new menu and an excellent wine list, along with a good..."

Jo Y

"Just reopened on Wednesday and I was lucky enough to be invited along to the opening evening, so could be one of the first to see the new fit out..."

Frank

"This was a surprise dinner thrown by my wife.We always heard so much about euro but never had a chance to go there.Everything was..."

Globalfoodlover

"Me and my boyfriend went there for our anniversary dinner. We ordered the Auckland Month special 3-course menu which is 55per person. It's a value..."

BunnnyAnne

"Auckland restaurant deal! Couldn't resist. 3 courses for $55, food and staff were amazing. Definitely lives up to its reputation and highly..."

Edmond Young

"Restaurant month deal, 3 courses for 55! I had the Peking duck pancakes followed by the pork belly on king crab risotto and the chocolate pudding for..."

Lacey Thompson

"My partner and I have dined at Euro Bar a few times and we absolutely love it. It's definitely our favourite fine dining restauraunt. I love the..."

Maddie

"Today was wifeys birthday so we ate here for dinner an we were actually surprised it far exceeded our expectations. First off, our waiter was a..."

Justin

"There is a reason it's quite a busy restaurant. Excellent food, excellent service & a neat atmosphere. Great menu too, making it hard to choose just..."

Kelly

"I like going to Euro and enjoyed it for last ten years. Love theirs specials promo such as Bluff oysters $25 in March!Lats time I went there 2..."

Katerina

"The food was absolute devine, cooked to perfection. The flavour was amazing and although the price tag was high the portion size was great. Staff..."

Candii Cao

"A group of 6 of us dined at Euro last weekend. We were positioned in the corner which was perfect. The food was amazing and we were very well looked..."

Fiona M

"Went to euro last night !! Had a voucher for a 5 course degustation the food was amazing !! Couldn't fault it , Was good atmosphere and the service..."

Rochae Slattery-Holtz

"We have been here a few times over the past couple of months and we are never disappointed. Service is impeccable and the food outstanding. I highly..."

Steve Harper-Travers

"We usually dine as a couple or with friends at Euro but last Friday we booked as family. I mentioned when booking online that it was son James' 15th..."

Ali Lousley Guild

"Had a fabulous night out at Euro. Can't stop talking about it days later! Definitely recommend the Oyster chowder or the SG Crab and Shrimp as..."

Jules B

"It is difficult to find fault with Euro Bar and Restaurant. The food was amazing, as was the service we received from Jess, our wonderful waitress...."

Mark Gleeson

"Always great food and exquisite service. Been eating here for years and always a great experience. Wine list is very decent and staff know then..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"We visited Euro Bar during lunch for several times in March as they had Bluff Oyster promotion. For a dozen of Bluff Oyster they only charged us..."

Cindy Ong

"I am an early bird diner and I like to dine before the beautiful people are en-route. I pay by cash so I minimize my electronic trail so my bank cant..."

Halfpie Job

"Definately fine dining... Service is wonderful menu changes each season... Bookings are a must if going here for dinner but a great place for a..."

Donna&Shane

"Great location right next to the harbour. The service is consistently good and so is the food. A little bit pricey than your average but it's worth..."

HJ

"Good views, good service, good food. The food is well priced, and unique. Bring a jacket as it can get windy. Managed to get a quick glimpse at Simon..."

P L

"I love Euro and I have been at least 10 times for lunch and once for dinner. The staff are fantastic and the setting is amazing either outside..."

Kelly

"Duck breast is very nice. I could say their food just average compare to similar restaurant. Very nice sea view. As just dinning for the environment,..."

申小迪

"So busy here, and really cool for an after work drink - I couldn't believe how much it had expanded since I last came, and wow it was all full too!..."

Keryn P.

"Stunning food had the bluff oysters for lunch, $25 a dozen holy how can you beat that found the staff friendly with a wealth of knowledge thanks for..."

ANDREW RITSON

"Amazing Every Time. I was pretty shocked to see some people who didn't "like" Euro. This was the second time I have dined at this Restaurant whilst..."

CLuTZ

"Great first try!. Little did we know this restaurant that piqued our attention was owned by a top New Zealand chef. The guide from our harbour cruise..."

Susan Graham Tam

"My best friend wanted to come here for her birthday and I gladly obliged as I have wanted to come here due to all their good reviews.It's a..."

Linny

"Great environment, fantastic staff and a good selection of food and drinks make Euro the perfect place for catching up with friends. They have an..."

Rojas

"We came here a few months ago and forgot to write about our experience. Anyway, our waitress was amazing, very attentive and knew the menu inside..."

Natalie Williams

"Really nice environment, nice food and good services.I won't give it 5 because I found the sofas on the dinning area a quite hard. However, if..."

Eduardo Dias

"Euro is a bit of a local, and sometimes we're cruel to the things we're closest to. At a recent underwhelming visit, a straw poll voted meals between..."

Rationaut

"Euro has fantastic interior design and lovely, confident staff. I can't remember our waiter's name but he was so enthusiastic, passionate and had..."

Juliet Ede

"It's quite rare these days to go to a degustation - let alone a Chef's Table Degustation. Paying so much for a meal, there's the expectation of..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Excellent food, excellent service and excellent decor and location. We had ciabatta to start, which comes with a delicious truffle butter we couldn't..."

Petra

"Amazing bluff oysters, amazing value for money. Seriously the best oysters I've ever had. Staff was super friendly and very welcoming, the view and..."

Benjamin Founes

"I have been fortunate to visit Euro several times in the past year either for business or at a function held there. This restaurant is efficiently..."

Jeremy Goodwin

"We have been to Euro on several occasions in the last couple of years We have never once been disapointed by the food or the service. Yes it is a bit..."

Tony Frost

"Visited Euro this weekend (Nov-2014) for a special occasion and attended the "Chefs Table", which overall, was an absolutely amazing experience...."

Mupps

"Stunning food, stunning service, stunning location. All in all a great night and lived up to the hype. Will definitely be looking to go..."

Joe Roberts

"I had the rotisserie chicken as a main, it was a bit bit average and a little too salty for my liking. Everything esle was fantastic, well cooked and..."

Faroe3456

"Amazing! Regularly visit Euro for dinner and are blown away everytime with the amazing staff and quality of food served. My favourite..."

Shay Bruce

"Every time i used to visit this place it was absolutely wonderful.The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The warm olives are very tasty..."

Bigspender

"Euro Restaurant is a definite stand-out in the CBD, stunning food, great service, great views and atmosphere. We have dined here many times and..."

Aidan

"We were on a last night meal with my sister in Auckland before she headed home to England. It was a choice between Sky tower and Euro...so we chose..."

Jackie

"Euro Restaurant has the nicest food I have ever tasted! The veal was perfect along with the dates. The banana caramel dessert was absolutely lovely...."

Mandy

"Tempted back to Euro for lunch by their $25 half crayfish special and the experience did not disappoint. It was actually Fremantle Rock Lobster but..."

Chris Fitzgerald

"EURO EURO EURO!!! I have been here 3 times this year already! I absolutely love the non-pretentious and friendly waiters,the service is fast and the..."

Michelle Koizumi

"I was lucky enough to be taken to this restaurant. It delivered everything we expected and so much more.My husband had the duck and he..."

Robin

"Our visit to Euro Restaurant was amazing! What a special place to celebrate our daughter's 21st. I have never had service like what we experienced!..."

Adele Taurau

"Great food & service. The SG crab & prawn entree was great - presentation awesome and taste fantastic. My partner had the Calamari prosciutto..."

Tracey Donald

"Wedding anniversary called for a top dinner, so off to Euro for the first time. We were seated quickly, & our fantastic waitress gave us plenty..."

Dean Garner

"Been here three times and it seems to just get better and better each time. We had the same waiter twice who was absolutely incredible, extremely..."

Anna McDonald

"Had lunch @ Euro on the weekend, Was an epic party in my pants. Food was amazing. Oysters to start, Duck for my main and chocolate pudding for..."

Cain Anderson

"Just home from a fantastic night at 'Euro'. We were looked after by Lorraine who was so friendly,helpful and thoroughly professional. The food was..."

Brian Rose

"Took our daughter & her three children to Euro for her 40th birthday lunch.We felt appreciated from the moment we arrived till our coats..."

Paul Martin

"A mainstay of the Auckland scene. Didn't disappoint from any perspective. SG's Crab and Pawn was spot on. Following on with SG's recommendation I had..."

Ian Wilson

"Just got home from a wonderful night out celebrating a mates birthday. The staff were fantastic, our waiter, Benjamin was very professional,..."

David & Beth Reid

"Four of us recently had the pleasure of having lunch at Euro Restaurant. A pleasant setting, great food and atmosphere and efficient and helpful..."

David Erskine

"Beautiful place to eat in summer and always very accommodating - try to get a table outside looking on to the water. A great range of prices, from..."

Janice Jamison

"We had a booking for 9 people and on arriving at 7pm the place was heaving with people extremely busy and noisy. After reading previous reviews I had..."

Annette

"we had the pleasure to dine at euro for the first time. what an absolute delight. food was divine!!! we loved the fact the food came out in a timely..."

Jade :-)

"Last night we went for the 10 course degustation meal at the chefs table. When we got there, we were very well looked after by our waitress Nicole...."

Stu & Sarah

"Got a deal voucher for a 9 course degustation sitting at the chefs table. Had heard a lot about Euro some good, some not so good.From the moment..."

Jason Leong

"I went here for the voucher deal where I sat on the chef's table. The food was outstanding, the chefs were friendly and explained everything as they..."

Regan

"Had a light lunch with my friend on Monday- lovely sunny day, lovely table on the deck, beautiful food and wonderful service.We came in lateish..."

Nicole Abbott

"My husband and I went for the 10 course degustation, and it was fantastic. This was a specially designed menu just for the Chef's Table of 8 people...."

Diane W.

"The food and service were both very good. The scotch fillet was done just as was asked. wasn't very partial to the beetroot side but the puree..."

Dominique M

"We dined on the 11Th of August a small group of 4 best friends & all we can say is outstanding from start to end, the food the service from Scott..."

Mat & Chris

"Great service was my first impression. Our waiter was informative, friendly and bubbly. He must have picked up we were on a work dinner and the boss..."

Bernadine Phillips

"Ever since I've arrived in New Zealand, I was suggested to try New Zealand's own Bluff oysters. As a seafood and especially oyster lover, I HAD to..."

Anwi

"Previously reviewed & the review was scathing. Suffice to say I did go back. What an vast improvement. Our wait staff, knowledgeable, attentive,..."

Lois Kerr

"Euro never disappoints with great food and great service although the last two times Ive been there they forgot to bring our bread etc before our..."

Amy Groat

"Euro is fabulous. I loved the friendly staff, the decor, the variety of spaces you could dine in; but the absolute standouts were the food and the..."

Wendy Payne

"Sat 9/6/12 our first experience at the Euro to celebrate my wife's birthday.The service throughout the night was excellent and the staff were..."

Mike Bonner

"Firstly, wow - amazing, amazing steak - this was the bottom-level steak, but man - i can still taste it. had it with truffle sauce, and the beetroot..."

The Guppy

"My partner and I went to Euro for his birthday, not often we get to treat ourselves to Masterchef quality restaurant but it was great!! Our main..."

Kristy Lee

"We had not been to Euro for years, until last week when I was invited for a long lazy Friday lunch. One thing I like is sitting by the sea for lunch..."

David Boshier

"The selection of food was great and the food itself was divine. Wine selection wonderful and service was..."

Hamish Cochrane

"Very good food, but also very expensive. We were encouraged to order fast before things heated up in the kitchen, which I did not think was a good..."

Nathan Meyers

"great place, soo consistant with service and food. this is a place i enjoying going on afternoons and just eating there platters and drinking beer in..."

Dave Son

"We had a great dinner pre Christmas. As always the food and the service were superb. Euro is consistent which is..."

Diana R

"From the moment I approached the Maitre die to book a table for two on a very busy Friday evening, through to my glass of Laphroaig single malt..."

Brian D Leonard

"Amazing service from the gentleman that waited on my party at Euro. it was a bust Saturday night, but he made every effort to make sure we were well..."

Jessica D

"Had a lovely mid week work lunch here last month. I had the most amazing soup I've ever had in my life - cauliflower and truffle..."

Celeste Bowden

"A1Excellent staff, attentive but not overbearing - let you have a good time.Great good and importantly a great atmosphere, just..."

Hugh Lloyd

"The first your notice with any restaurant (after the building) is the service and that is hugely important on my list - I don't eat food from shacks..."

Ryan Ashton

"What can I say? My husband and I have been to Euro several times in the past year or so and every time have loved it.Even with the changes to..."

Rebekah Green

"It is really a great restaurant with great food and a great wine lists. i regard it as one of the best! Go and check it..."

Giapo Grazioli

"Simply amazing, best food, best wine, great environment, great service, how more happy can i be? I would definitely go back there again for the most..."

Bida M

"Lunch on Sunday 28th September 2010, what incredible service. Our waiter was AMAZING he really loves his career and it shows! 5 hungry girls all had..."

Cheryl Welsh

"I've dined here about 5 times in the last 6 months - twice for the Sunday degustation lunch. Every time was fantastic food, excellent service, very..."

Kate Bower

"Excellent!! what more can I say, fabulous food, location and staff, wine list is impeccable too, great..."

Lane Manson

"I went here for a 21st birthday party and have been searching for an excuse to come again. The food ,the atmosphere, the staff, all..."

Oliver Agnew

"On Wednesday night my husband and I (sounds very royal!!) celebrated our wedding anniversary at Euro. We hadn't been before but had read very good..."

Victoria D'Audney

"I am a Kiwi living in the States, but back in my home town visiting family for Xmas, and decided to return to one of my old haunts. This place is..."

Angus

"My wife, Ann, and I spent the first evening of our ruby wedding celebration holiday at Euro. It was one of the best meals I have ever had anywhere in..."

Peter Ord

"After alot of recommendations, I came here to try it out myself. The service was friendly and we were greeted upon arrival. The interior was well..."

Erxin Shang

"Service was not the best when I went but given it was busy I do still think it could have been better. I got the $49 special running at the..."

Maye Elle

"In the last few years, at the start and end of the Bluff oyster season, Euro have had fantastic lunch deals. We went along and took advantage of it..."

Rice & Kai

"Atmosphere is just average to be one of top restaurants in Auckland. I would give them 3 out 5 for atmosphere If they didn't have a kitchen that is..."

Jay

"First impression was pretentious clientele and staff, but if you can get past that you notice that the staff is actually very efficient, friendly and..."

Brunchalicious

"My Euro story: when I was there on a business dinner, the 2 of us ordered the steak. It was so damn good, we ordered a third steak to split between..."

Alistair Ross

"For a special evening, head to Euro. the service is phenomenal...the best I've had in Auckland. Efficient without being presumptious, friendly..."

Kate W

"Excellent experience, great food, location and service. Anniversary dinner and thought Euro bar would be perfect. We were promptly met with a..."

Mark Atkinson

"Such a nice dining experience! 😄 Whitebait fritter is a must try. Jerusalem artichoke ice cream + chips is a very interesting dessert. The market..."

Di Melody Huang

"Lovely service. Staff were very accommodating and professional. The food was lovely as well. The steaks were in par with jervois imo. Beautifully..."

Gabrielle Tan

"Great food and drinks in a great location overlooking the harbor. It is also less than a hundred meters to the entrance to the America’s Cup..."

Mark Pitts

"Euro is our top choice for celebrating special occasions large and small. 5 star food and service are consistent throughout the years. Menus are..."

Kevin

"I have to say it was the perfect time to head to Euro. After 2.30pm. It was quiet, one other table with guests. Great service. Food was excellent...."

Anthea

"Came here for a friends birthday in May 19. Booked as part of First Table experience where you get 50% off the bill. Total bill was approx $400, 50%..."

Jodi Sherwood

"Went there specially for the Seasonal Scallop menu. The celeriac veloute was nice with roasted scallop, scallop tartare was fresh, scallop slider was..."

Icy Guo

"Fantastic service and food selection as always. Euro always meets the standards I expect at an establishment such as this. There were some delicious..."

Crytos

"Euro exceeded our expectation!!! We went on a nice Saturday lunch during the Bluff oyster season - $29.95 for a dozen! The Bluffs were fresh and..."

Wendy

"We came for the crayfish menu and left feeling very satisfied. As always, it was a casual yet classy experience, with nearly impeccable service...."

Jordan Lee

"We took our friend to dinner for her birthday and had a good time. Service was good as was the food. She got a birthday dessert from the kitchen..."

Rachel Spencer

"Excellent quality food as expected for the high price. Portion sizes are very small, would need to order starters and dessert to feel full. The..."

Lili Mann

"I went there for my birthday. The restaurant was very loud and was hard to talk each other. Food was great. We ordered course meal. If we visit..."

J BK

"This is a 5-star style restaurant I didn't like the menu layout. The food was great the service was fantastic and the flavours were lovely. The..."

mcenergy - IDS Products ltd

"Had a relaxing lunch by the waterside here. Ordered the pork belly and it had a delicious melt in your mouth texture with a lightly curried flavour...."

Frasier Cho

"First time here and wont be my last. Had the oyster lunch with my parents and we all really enjoyed it. Was a warm summers afternoon, lots of sun,..."

Corrie Temata-Fong

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"My workmates and I have been here a few times now and will definitely keep coming back. Consistently delicious food and the owner, Arthur, provides a..."

Kate Murphy

"Superb host. Delicious food. I ordered the chicken Laksa & mee goreng. The laksa had an amazingly flavorsome broth, simply loved the texture & the..."

Trupti Kudalkar

"Mainly order takeaway, and drive a fair distance to pick up. Their food is full flavoured and delicious. Service has always been prompt and high..."

Peeyoosh Chandra

"Best Malaysian we’ve tried! We’re fiends for Malaysian and thought Kopio was a little highly priced so held off until now. But we’ve just been..."

Nick MacAvoy

"Highly recommend this place! Yummy food (I had chicken laksa and my boyfriend got Nasi goreng) and great customer service. Not only was it delicious..."

Juliet

"Our favourite Malaysian restaurant been here too many times now and This place has never disappointed us the food always taste amazing always the..."

Amrita Prakash

"I think Kopio is great and has now become my go to Malaysian place. Beef rendang and roti are really good and true to traditions. Here you taste love..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Amazing food. Beautiful atmosphere. The waiter there is an awesome and kind human being and even gave us a very kind discount because we were..."

Guy Pryor

"Best Malaysian in Auckland. Food was great especially the Rendang beef curry, really delicious. Service fantastic. Good location. Easy parking...."

Kate

"The best Malaysian food in Auckland, such a friendly owner/ waitperson who went out of his way to make sure we were happy with everything. Beef..."

Caitlin Hollings

"I love the chicken & prawn laksa here!!! Not only are prawns huge but the tail shells are removed (which restaurants don't usually do for large..."

CJJ

"Had a beautiful meal here. The only thing that beat the food was the amazing customer service. The server had a passion for the food and was very..."

NMFair

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. So excited to see it return to Parnell. A small menu, well executed. Much of it's business is..."

Chris Kenedi

"The 2 dishes we had beef randang and prawns and vegetable were very nice even if the portion size was not large. Appreciated the free rice- usually..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Delicious food prepared with care and fidelity in an unpretentious comfortable setting. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Outshines many far more..."

Andrew Ninness

"Dinner after work at Kopio in Parnell was a well anticipated treat as I’ve heard so many great things about the cuisine. The owner was absolutely..."

Taylar W

"This was absolutely the best Malaysian food we have had ever !!! The food presentation and taste were excellent plus the size portions were really..."

Miss E

"The dinner menu is a bit pricey, but the dishes were very flavourful and the service was also friendly. For people who cannot handle the heat, it is..."

Jocelyn

"Really good flavours. We had green chicken curry and prawn laksa. Everything was cooked well, nice spice (medium) and came out quickly. Impeccable..."

Enchante

"The owners' commitment to the quality of the cuisine and experience of their patrons is evident. Not only was the food top notch, but the atmosphere..."

Sean Doyle

"The atmosphere: When you walk in you immediately get the feeling of a modern style fusion restaurant - sharp line furniture, music ranging from pop..."

Thomas Daffron

"Modest little joint with very kind staff and very tasty dishes, come back is a must. Good..."

Laszlo Boer

"I spent one night in Auckland alone with my 20 month old daughter while waiting for my husband to arrive. I walked into this place for an early..."

Laura Brailsford

"A.M.A.Z.I.N.G !! We had a beef rendang & a prawn laksa. Beef rendang is outstanding 10/10 nicely spicy. Prawns were massive : FRESH. Definitely..."

Moah Lee

"I spent quite some time serving food at a Malaysian restaurant and was dying for some rendeng when the host at our nearby accommodations (the Ascott..."

Mike Myler

"I had my first taste of Malaysian food and I absolutely loved it. My wife lived in Asian and has been raving about Malaysian food for ever. She was..."

Cultures AT Work

"Veggie laksa is a DREAM! Stuffed full of tofu and veg, flavoursome, nice and spicy. Can't wait until next..."

Sarah Cason

"Food has always been beautifully cooked and the freshest vegetables that tastes good both takeaway and eaten in. The owners are very..."

Deb Pick

"Yummy curry foods and good service. Price was a bit high though but you can indulge sometimes. Definitely..."

armchang

"Delicious food and excellent service. Not too much of variety but all the items we tried was authentic and well..."

Gaurav Tripathi

"Lovely staff and very tasty tasty food. Prices are reasonable and the service is fast with the additional..."

Fabian G.

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"The best Spanish restaurant in..."

Tamis Cairols

"Excelente lugar. Atención y gastronomía. Se llevan..."

Alfredo Linares

"Very good food and excellent..."

Ambre Dall'Oglio

"We love it ! At least 2 times a week on the way home from work .. few wines and some Serrano!..."

Adam Holt

"Saw that they have a $15 paella lunch special and simply could not miss it! Ordered seafood paella, which was very yummy and for extra $3 only..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Had the most amazing take out dinner last night !! So good after all our lockdown food haha. The roast lamb is so tender it’s to die for, we added..."

Rose Cron

"The Spanish tapas here are delicious. The Sangria was refreshing and the food all came out in a good amount of time. Lovely service too and would..."

FoodieOodie95

"Situated downtown Auckland, Madriz is a central location with easy access. They boast an authentic Spanish menu with absolutely delicious flavors and..."

Mashed_Potato

"Everything is ao good, loved the cheese starters!! Great place for drinks and food, with nice music! Fiona and Juanma are great hosters, they are..."

Heloisa Moreira Lima

"Tried the lamb, we wait for around 20 minutes. The flavour is fine, but not over our expectations. Roast potato tastes better, I felt the lamb is a..."

Wendy Wang

"Loving the food. Staff was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back. The lamb dish was incredible, my favorite is jamon. Sooooo goooooood..."

Guacamole

"Really love this place and the staff, always very genuine and knowledgeable, beautiful wine list and food on offer. Would recommend to anyone for a..."

Nicole Marie

"I’ve recently been basing myself in and around the inner city streets of Auckland.With new establishments popping up all over the city,..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Roast lamb and authentic Spanish restaurant, good tapas, sangria, the churros must try and if u like paella remember to pre-order:) finally the real..."

Juanma Lumber

"A nice to start the night.Tapas of Iberico and cheese and some bread with tomatoes and olive oil are one of dishes you'll find there and they..."

João Plácido

"Great little tapas bar tucked away in Fort Lane. the food was great - lamb shoulder, meat balls. Good Spanish wines. Friendly staff. Laneway seating..."

Peter Klaosen

"We popped in for a quick drink and a bit of tapas. We ordered a manchego cheese and a Serrano platter and a glass of of the medium priced wine for..."

Austin

"Great people, JuanMa and Fiona! the croquetas was very good as well as the Boquerones! Fantastic Iberico all washed down with Estrella!..."

Eric Mendez

"Fabolous New Zealand Roast Lamb! Spanish Slow cook roast lamb, whole shoulder to take away cook the spanish way...rosemary, garlic,..."

Madriz

"Came by here for some Saturday evening tapas and can swear this place is the bomb. For three people, the $75 deal on tapas is very good value and..."

Bojan Krtolica

"Appart from the slightly lacking atmosphere and waiters being split between two dining room, we had a wonderful evening at the restaurant. Food was..."

Daniel Dausch

"Great tapas hidden down a lane in Auckland but well worth the effort finding it. Super friendly and delicious food. Can't praise the guys here..."

Warren Coleman

"Authentic Tapas & Pintxos Bar Run by the lovely Kiwi and Spanish Couple Manuel & Fiona. Ideal place to share a lunch or dinner with friends and..."

Toby Ward

"Amazing night our with my girls ! Great service. The people were super friendly. Great prices for what you get. Food is very delicious. Will..."

Namfon Kumsem

"The Lamb dish definitely a must try. The prawn tapas was pretty good. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. The only let down was the..."

Jeremy Y

"Me and my husband went there to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. Upon arrival they greeted us with such warm smiles and great chat. They..."

Monica Adams

"Best Spanish and Mediterranean food in Auckland. Amazing spanish wines and beers. Pintxos are a must with beer. The cured ham is unique! Cheese menu..."

Nicolas Ayastuy

"Massive plate of lamb meat; so tender with an amazing jus. We caught them on a busy day so they apologised beforehand that it might be a little slow..."

Sean Taylor

"Love the food and lovely service. Recommended to everyone..who love Spanish..."

Dr. Subhash Chand

Selera Malaysian Cafe

85/100 (3006 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Haven’t had Chicken Laksa in awhile. I guess Selera have one of the better laksa’s available in Auckland. Though I feel the broth is a..."

Mae Goh

"Portions are really big. Especially the laksa which was super tasty and came in a massive oversized bowl. Lots of meat and noodles and I wanted to..."

Jason Bouwman

"Embraced Selera for lunch for the first time and it was so good. The service provided by the boss was really attentive and he was extremely kind. He..."

Sharon Louie

"This place gets really busy so it's hard to get an indoor table, especially for bigger groups. However, there are outdoor tables available. It's also..."

Y Anne

"Cool Malaysian..."

Daniel Joshua

"You really can’t go wrong with the laksa from Selera! I love coming here on the warmer evenings and have a big bowl of laksa outside! The..."

Emma Sharma

"The Newmarket shop have more options n the uncle is so friendly. Been to the Westfield n the shop, been to both twice each. Newmarket..."

Meng Yee

"Delicious and tasty Malaysian dishes with fast service. Portion sizes are huge and great value for money. The laksa was the absolute best - we..."

Real Slug

"I love the atmosphere of this place, and Ben though it could be a bit cleaner. I had chicken laksa which Was very tasty, other dishes on the menu..."

Marco.salvalaglio1991

"Great stuff. Not only authentic but taste great!..."

Alvin Ang

"Crowded and cramped up but the food they serve is absolutely delicious. Food is served only after payment is done ,very quick service. Loved the..."

Foodaholic

"One of the best Hainaness chicken rice that I had in Auckland. Tender chicken and savory rice, well-matched with the sauce provided. Very clean..."

Pig Cat

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕I LOVE THEIR..."

Mon.

"We ordered hainanese chicken rice and seafood curry laksa. Chicken was tender and my Malaysian bf said it tasted authentic. Rice wasn't as fragrant..."

Sophie Wang

"Best malysian place in auckland, delicious Laksa and the char kew teow is delectable. Consistent delicious food everytime we go, only negative is..."

Moli Nhem

"Best laksa in town. Authentic Malaysian restaurant without doubts. Love their seafood laksa, char keuh tiaw,fish collar noodles, mee goreng, just..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went here for the first time tonight, my partner and I stumbled across it by chance after the original restaurant we had planned to go was closed. We..."

Ashlee

"Did you watch that hawker food scene from Crazy Rich Asians and really wish that you could try it in real life? Well, turns out that they didn't..."

Matthew Yang

"Been there many times and always good. The staff and friendly and helpful. Food wise, the hainan chicken is a great treat to yourself, as the rice is..."

Kun_xiao

"We’ve been here twice. During the first visit, I ordered the Hainan Chicken and my wife ordered the Beef Rendang. They were delicious! Worth the..."

Nik Kho

"Holy cow that is a big bowl of laksa! Deliciously spicy creamy goodness perfect for a winters day. Ambience not far from a hawker market, fast..."

Simon Wordsworth

"Selera was a delectable experience 🤤 Their dishes (chicken laska + black bean chicken on rice) were massive in portion and ever so comforting,..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"These portion sizes are out of this world, and while the prices may be 6 times more than what you would find in Malaysia, the ingredients and..."

Licheng Sun

"A good Malaysian restaurant for a quick meal , their famous laksa is really good. My partner will literally drink all the soup ... Had been..."

May Hung

"Amazing place!! Fills up quiet fast but staff are quick to seat you and make you comfortable. We were a group of 3 and ordered the bbq pork laksa to..."

Tanya Brain

"Portion size is amazing :) Taste is amazing :) Kinda pricey but i guess that's what you pay for amazing. Will definitely return a few more..."

Keane Lee

"Haven’t been here in a while, but the place is still as busy as it always is. There is so much variety to choose from and there’s never a long..."

Louise

"Service-3.5/5Food- 4/5Ambience- 3.5/5Had the beef nasi lemak-rice was aromatic with the coconut and pandan flavour...."

Jho Meets Food

"It’s a cool little Malaysian street food place. Prices are not high and the portions are big. You can feed 2 hungry people with 1 bowl of..."

BelaIna

"everything was good. especially the noodles. it is the best Malaysia fried noddles i have ever had.100/10 for the noodles!!! Would..."

Sijing Chen

"Laksa dishes are great for a hearty meal. Make sure to come early or on a non-busy day so they don’t run out :) The portion sizes are HUGE so are..."

Lum Lum

"Can’t go wrong with this Malaysian restaurant! Beautiful Laksa, soup noodles and fried noodles. Good portions sizes. Bound to please..."

Ellie Siu

"Walked past here a few times and noticed the place is very popular, decided to give it a go. Surrounded by expensive restaurants in the area, you..."

Bright One

"Had the traditional chicken laksa, chicken with mas sauce and rice as well as satay skewers. Super tasty Malaysian food, one of the best in Auckland...."

Persian Foodie

"Vege laksa is so nice!!!! Also the roti. It’s always my first choice Malaysian restaurant!!! Portion is really big too!! Cheap but good quality..."

Aishwayah

"Malaysian food for office lunch, already ordered twice from Selera, one for sweet and sour pork and the other one for their Hainamnese chicken rice...."

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"One of our favorite malaysian restaurants to go to. On peak hours its more likely that you will end up in queue, they dont accept reservations as..."

Jvix Gamboa

"Ate here for the first time and am thrilled to find what I think is the best Malaysian food in Auckland! The Seafood Laksa was incredible, couldn't..."

Anna

"Bursting in flavours and such generous portions. I got the smaller laksa and the bowl was good for 2 if not 3 people. Full of flavours and the staff..."

Nusaiba AD

"I ordered the curry chicken on rice and it was honestly so worth the $16. The portions are huge! and i had so much curry left over. They give a..."

Donna

"The best Malaysian street food in newmarket ... friends had the beef rendang and raves about it. I loved their friend rice and service was awesome...."

Anitha Narayan

"Myself and my partner tried out Selera after stumbling along it in New Market one day. We live on the shore and make the trip once every few weeks as..."

Ellie Walker

"The laksa is quite nice and huge - probably a 2 person serve for most. Chicken curry was nice too. Busy and you might have to wait a little for a..."

Natasha R

"Amazing dinner and swift friendly service. Beef rendang was top notch, tender and flavourful. Chicken laksa, need I say more when almost each table..."

CYYTee

"I went here two days ago and got seated immediately with my partner. I was surprised with how busy it was and the wait time for the food was barely..."

Brittany Guarino

"I’m rating them solely based on their salt and pepper chicken, because that’s what I always order when I go there. I don’t know if that dish is..."

Chris Gin

"Went to this place Mid July 2018. Had a the seafood laksa, Roti and chicken , and the Satay chicken, all were so delicious and so satisfying. The..."

Niraj Malinga Meegama

"So good here!! My mum is from Malaysia so this is like a little slice of home. Super authentic flavours and great range of dishes, I ordered the Char..."

Ju An Teo

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Very popular Malaysian Restaurant in New MarketThis..."

곰정안

"Authentic Malaysian restaurant located on the corner of Khyber Pass, Newmarket.Selera is always packed full of people so be sure you count..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Full of authentic flavour, generous portions, fast and fresh, I love this place. The atmosphere is buzzing with happy, satisfied people. Family..."

Gracehunt24

"Food is great and well priced. You get a decent amount of food for the price you pay would definitely recommend. Try and go early on the weekend to..."

Romina Kolesnik

"New menu updated, kindly requested from the manager to upload this online. Hopefully this helps as they have contacted Zomato already and waiting for..."

Jenny Zhao

"One of and if not the best Malaysian food I've had. Their food is flavourful and always consistent. Staff are friendly and polite and the shop itself..."

Froyo🍦

"We got an outside table for dinner on a Friday night and we received very prompt friendly service which helped to elevate the experience. We..."

Vivian C

"Selera in the middle of Newmarket is busy until late most nights of the week. It is a great spot for Malaysian food dine in and takeaway. Great..."

Matadors

"Have been this Malaysia restaurant several times. Although I’ve never tried any traditional Malaysia food at their original place, I believe all..."

Yafenxu123

"Really enjoy this place, simple good food. First time we visited we had the Laksa and the other rice dish pictured which I have forgotten the name..."

Farah Mohammed

"Went for lunch with friend. Food is ok, but service is poor. Have to order food from the front desk by yourself, no staff attend to you at table..."

Vivian

"Very prompt service here! Got all our 6 meals within 15mins, super fast. Nice friendly waitresses. Food was REALLY good, like surprisingly good. I..."

Georgia Vossen

"Tried Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawns.....what a fantastic combination of spice, fish and coconut rice! Really hot for a normal kiwi taste buds but you..."

Twarita Dhorje

"This place proves that you cannot judge a place by its appearance. It's a shabby dining place, but food is fabulous!We ordered:1...."

Benz Chan

"Very nice Malaysian cafe type restaurant. Lunch prices are great and service is very quick. I often try the Mee Goreng or the Chicken Curry Laksa...."

Rohit

"Selera does pretty good Malaysian food, particularly better than many others which tend to have the curries taste instant, which I'm quite sure is..."

Thom

"Food: 3 1/2***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 3 1/2 ***Price range: $15-$25/personWorth it: 3.5***Went there for lunch &..."

Salina Cheung

"This is my favourite 'cheap eat' in Auckland, you can never go wrong with Selera! My favorite Malaysian restaurant, the roti is second to..."

Kate DEatz

"This place is an institution in Newmarket and for good reason! They are quick, efficient, authentic and tasty.The laksa here is amazing,..."

Jaffa

"Ordered:Fish collar soupWonton soup-$30The portion of the fish collar soup were quite large and can definitely be shared..."

Jsun819

"Best Laksa in auckland. Mee goreng is delicious. Beef rendang full of flavour, this place always seems busy.staff are nice. Maybe phone order to..."

Jane Saunders

"Would definitely recommend Selera! I've only been there once after walking past every day noticing how packed it always was, and now I understand..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Usually when we come by here we are on the way to another restaurant or its just been a case of no tables available....so just walk on by. I had..."

Bryan

"Absolutely love their food. Good, prompt service and even though they are always packed, the wait isn't too long. Cosy but loud atmosphere. I would..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Love their Laksa and their Flat Noodles ❤️ It is a bit pricy side but it won't disappoint. You get free hot tea for dining in. The Serving size..."

LilMiss Foodie

"Gold cheap eat spot, super tasty and filling feed for a great price! It's crazy how popular this place always is and it's testament to what they do...."

Emma Kostanich

"Had a quick dinner here last night! Just ordered salt & pepper squid (YUM), garlic veges & fried rice! It was busy! Such a great spot for some..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"Been to maaaany Malaysian places. Definitely the best char kuay teow I've ever had! The best part was the noodles, which were amazingly soft and..."

Aretha Chen

"Stopped by for late lunch around 1:30 and it wasn't too busy. It is normally packed. You can get a table and a menu and then you head up to order and..."

Benedict Uy

"Always a winner with their classic hainan chicken rice! I love this place. Price is reasonable and the quality of food is always delicious. Food is..."

Chuchueats

"One of Newmarket's best treasures! It's basically an institution. Everything on the menu is a must try. The only downside is the fact that they can't..."

R-Dee Roche

"Having heard great things about Selera, I came with pretty high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed. Laksa was creamy and flavourful - my..."

AJ

"We got the fish collar soup and the mi goreng. The portion of the soup is insane! Definitely enough to feed two people. The broth along with the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The look of the restaurant caught me off guard at first, but there's a saying that the more rundown places usually have the best food and that..."

Kylie

"This is my favorite Malaysian place. If you dine in I cannot think of a negative. But if you do plan on buying the take away dishes, especially the..."

Vinmanrules

"The nicest and authentic Malaysia food I had in Auckland. Me and my partner's favorite is their Fish Coller Noodles. It is a must order dish..."

BAbyWin

"I enjoy the flavours from Selera. Although some might argue the authenticity of flavours in some of the dishes, I think the dishes are as Malaysian..."

Ffionachua

"Place gets really really busy during peak dining hours. Quick service. Self service for tea and water.Parking is difficult near the..."

I_like_pickles

"Yea an ideal place for a quick lunch or dinner in Newmarket. Very popular and you may need to wait for a while in peak hours.Big serving..."

Tanz

"EVERYTHING is delicious!! Char Kueh Tiaw being my favorite! Their wonton soup is the best I've had! The spring rolls are so fresh n crispy! One..."

San

"Visited in 2014 and found it a bit pricey given the portion sizes – but the quality of food was pretty good. My butter fillet fish was..."

Raymond Tiong

"This place is a busy little restaurant. Hence I had to wait for a little while for my food. You have to order up at the counter and find a place to..."

ShoRt

"One of the best Malaysian place I have been so far.For start I got stair fried round bean and bok choy. Enough for two people.For..."

Farshid Hakimi

"A good place for a hearty lunch on Sunday. It does get very busy and their most popular dish would be Laksa! Good efficient service too. I will go..."

Christian

"The place is always busy which is a good indication on the food that they serve. We come to this place for several times, trying different dishes and..."

Andrean

"An interesting place if you're in the area and crave some Malaysian food. We were greeted right away and given a table. The menu has quite a lot of..."

Clee

"I have been to this restaurant many times especially when I am craving for chicken laksa. In my opinion, their laksa is one of the good ones so..."

Anna Fern

"Yum yum yum! Awesome Malaysian food at reasonable price! Their laksa is so goooood. The deco looks tired but the food makes up for it. The service is..."

Fiona Ong

"My favorite Place to eat in Auckland. I love the curry puffs, fried buns and the Laksa. Its the best you can get. Full STOP. However, I missed the..."

Jay

"Have been here umpteen no. of times including this afternoon, as I work in newmarket. Needlass to mention this place serves very good, authentic,..."

I'm Hungry

"The food here tasted really good and I would definitely recommend this place based on taste alone.This place is always busy so it can be a bit..."

Denise

"Best Laksa I've had in Auckland. Their butter fish rice is yum as well. Their laksa portion is rather big, while the fish & rice portion wasn't well..."

Fadilla Ruki

"Great tasting food served up piping hot and fresh ingredients. Tonight our table had the chicken curry with roti and mee goreng. The curry was so..."

Bobby Anderson

"Ordered for takeaway. Called from work and drove in less than 15 mins it was ready and waiting. Ordered the hainan chicken rice. Good sized portion..."

Chumq

"One of the best cheap and cheerful restaurants in Auckland - this small and casual restaurant is in the Metro Top 50 Cheap Eats and it's easy to see..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Fav eatery in new market! Small and casual but amazing food! Nothing fancy with decor or service (few chairs and table) but food wise packed with..."

Nathalie

"One of Auckland's many Malaysian eateries, Selera probably ranks in the top 5 in terms of authenticity, price and taste in my opinion. Although..."

Kellie Lee

"This has to be my and everyones favorite Malaysian diner, just good food, company, price and a very simple menu to choose from. Always packed every..."

Diner8Here

"This place is always bustling and they made me a vegetarian version of the fried noodles. Really tasty but couldn't help feeling it wasn't worth $15...."

A

"Malaysia is a cultural food hub and you could truly feel that essence in this restaurant. It is however, a bit pricey and for health concious people,..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Really good food, the chicken laksa and the mee goreng are full of flavours.The only bad thing is, they use so much MSG, that after dining..."

Joshy

Michelle Hwang

"Despite living only minutes away and constantly walking past Selera, I had my first ever experience on Wednesday! The food was delicious and the..."

Ati

"Came here around 3pm, not your usual lunch hour but this place was still busy ! We were seated quickly but took them forever at the counter to..."

Food 24/7

"One of my favorite Malaysian restaurants in the town. Always yummy and always busy. It's hard to find a seat at lunch/dinner time. None of the dishes..."

Flora

"Their Hainanese Chicken Rice is my absolute favourite, the chicken is well poached and the stock for the chicken rice is a perfect amount and not too..."

Squigglebee

"Quick service and excellent value makes Selera one of the best restaurants in Auckland to get authentic Malaysian food.We went here on a..."

Danny

"Selera provides some pretty good malaysian food in Auckland in my opinion. The portions are generous and price if not bad. The place is super busy..."

Edmond Shen

"Great staff and amazing food. Had the tofu starter then stir fry green beans with coconut rice for a main! So so tasty, I can't wait to go back...."

Rona Dalgleish

"05-DEC-2015 : Another Malaysian place I like when I'm in Auckland but it's a bit more effort to get to as it's in Newmarket. Love their variety of..."

James Wong

"It was really busy for a week-night which suggests is a really good place to eat. Reasonable amount of seating available (all taken!) and the portion..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"This place is super busy - which is always a good sign. We were lucky enough to get a table for 2 on a busy Saturday afternoon.I really felt..."

Miss Kiki

"Beware of the timing you visit this place, because it's often jammed-paked during meal time!! And once you have dine here, then you would understand..."

TinaS

"Best chicken rice dish in town and also try the laksa and curry chicken which won't disappoint . To avoid the queues, arrive early or post peak hours..."

Richie Chewy

"My favorite takeaway place.. never fails to deliver great Malaysian flavours which are the closest thing to the real deal back in..."

Ivan Koay

"A very good place to eat Malaysian cousin, this is the 5th time we are dining here and it won't be the last! Have been in Malaysia for 5 years and I..."

Danial Shahali

"This is a nice place to have Asian food, predominantly Malaysian. The decor and ambience need drastic improvement. Food quality is overall good...."

#1

"Laksa was spectacular and I don't really like Laksa. The lombak was awesome.. Tasty as hell and kon low mee was different and super good. No..."

Whiskyncigars

"Giant Bowls ✅Pricing ✅Packed full of diners✅Taste?Catching up with an old friend in New Market, we dined at Selera..."

Medium_Rare

"Chicken Laska is on point! I feel like its authentic Malaysian food (sorry if I'm wrong!) and when I asked for 'spicy' and the amount of spice was..."

Cinny

"The BEST Malaysian cuisine I have ever had. Enormous portion all tasting so good!!! really it was treat. Would advise people to have and look at the..."

Kaushikc_32

"I use to live right across the road from this place, and boy was that dangerous when my flatmate and I didn’t feel like cooking. Selera does..."

Helena Chen

"This my friends is a very popular restaurant. A bit small, but they serve delicious food. I would absolutely recommend this place to..."

Ed

"This is probably one of the best Malaysian cuisine restaurant in Auckland. Their Samba chilli chicken is the best I have had in NZ to be honest...."

Nikhil Gujar

"100% worth the hype! The seafood laksa is one of my absolute favourite dishes here and the only reason it's not getting a 5/5 from me is because..."

SS

"Stopped by Serela for dinner with a friend. My Mee Goreng was delicious!! 👌🏼 menu was great and staff were friendly. Only downside was the meal..."

Scott Kennedy

"One of my favourite malaysian restaurants to go to, for lunch or dinner. I come here quite often and the food is always amazing. They have recently..."

Vicki Ko

"Always loved their until one day that they updated their price for each meal. Average increase by $2-3 per dish. Portion is small, dishes are tent to..."

LuciferTSN

"Selera is our go to place whenever we're craving for Malaysian food. We always order their Seafood Laksa as for us this is the best laksa in town. It..."

Patriz De Leon

"oiiiiiii OIIII OiiiiiiiI!!!!!!!okay so my friend said we were going here for dinner and ive never been so i was like yeah ok m8 and we..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"This place always seems to be busy! Specially during lunch times, not one I'd recommend for groups unfortunately as the table size space isn't very..."

HJ

"Best laksa in auckland!Selera is ever so popular its always packed and have to wait to get a table ;) The laksa is amazing, rich..."

Jane

"Oh my!! I have been waiting to come to this place for a long time but it was always busy. Luckily I went there today for early dinner (around 5.30pm)..."

Tanz

"Laksa versus laksa week :)Being a fan of this coconut based curry soup, whenever I venture to a Malaysian place, this is always my first..."

Minily

"One of the best laksa I have ever eaten (and I love my laksa!) The place is always packed at lunchtime but the food delivery is speedy. They have..."

Miss T

"Best laksa I have tried in Auckland!!! Unfortunately the prices have gone up last few years and the portion sizes have gotten smaller but the..."

HangryChow

"Very good food at a very reasonable price. I've had lunch here many times and the portions are generous for the price paid. Staff are not super..."

Javier Yebenes

"Been going to Selena for the past 6 years. The food is amazing! Love their nyonya fried rice and Laksa. Would suggest to go before 6:30pm to avoid..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Just went to Selera tonight, an average Monday. The place was just over half full and we got menus brought to us straight away. From the pictures on..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"I once went on a mission to find Auckland's best Laksa, as a friend in hospital said that's what she felt like. After a few good online reviews, I..."

Kirsty Cardy

"Absolutely love the food here, it's a great cheap eat. But the service pretty much doesn't exist. I've been here a lot and quite a few times they..."

Samantha Gemmell

"This is a very popular and busy Malaysian restaurant in Auckland. Though I've been here many times I've only tried the hawker style food here. The..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Really good Malaysian food but always busy. Haven't been back for awhile but need to go again soon. Recently went to KK Malaysian but didn't compare..."

Ryan

"Went to Selera for the first time for for dinner with my wife and my cousin. The staff were friendly and their service was Ok. We ordered the vege..."

Food Is My Love

"This place is very busy and comes highly recommend! We eat here often and we always know what to expect: tasty food with good Malaysian flavors!..."

Susan

"I went there this afternoon around 3pm after finished some work off in the office, I ordered a vegetables laksa plus a piece of roti. I love the..."

Di

"From reading the previous reviews, I had very high expectations from Selera. Upon walking in I was satisfied - the place was acquaint and vibrant. I..."

Rebecca

"Snapper lip enjoying his shredded chicken soup. With a few swimming prawns and extra chilli his lips were really at their snapping best. "Thanks..."

Kahu

"I've been a couple of times, but it's been a couple of years since I've last been as the restaurant is always full. The staff are friendly and the..."

Cheapster

"Selera is one of my favourite places to eat at for Malaysian food. The prices are good and dishes always very flavourful. Highly..."

Jenny Da

"We get takeaway from here on a regular basis... The curry Laska is divine... Order it with a mix of seafood & chicken for extra flavour... My bosses..."

Manda Little

"Came in on a Friday night and was a bit worried as it was busy - not a fan of waiting. However definitely giving high points for service as despite..."

Mele Foliaki

"Best Seafood laksa in Auckland. If you like decent Malaysian food which is affordable, Selera is the place to go. Don't expect the best service..."

Mezza

"I have to say, the famed Selera made me come away with mixed feelings - on one hand, the bustling establishment yet uncharacterful service makes the..."

Gentlepig

"Best ever laksa in New Zealand.It's just very very delicious and they are consistent to deliver the flavours.The atmosphere is a simple and..."

Remchi

"Food 4.5Value 3.0Atmosphere 4.0Service 3.0Its me again ordering Char Kwai Teow!! It's very yummy. but I think I'll properly..."

Kelly

"Always come here with friends. They have very good food, good proportion and food price. My favourite is their mummy chicken and hainan chicken rice...."

FlyingMonkey

"Selera serves up authentic Malaysian food and is a great cheap eat. I've been here a few times now and always find myself gravitating here while in..."

Denise D'Sa

"Malaysian at its best! The noodle and rice dishes are as good as it gets out of Malaysia especially the beef rendang, prawn noodle soup and..."

Yan Ong

"Well, I'm only going a four as I've been here quite a few times and it has been a little bit inconsistent. Just a bit, mind! Sauces have been spicier..."

Mini Khan

"Good food and not expensive. Very popular spot for lunch.Good variety of Malaysian food. Not a very big fan of laksa but the laksa here is..."

Adnan Topiwala

"Been twice and both times have been impressed! Had the laksa curry (chicken) and it was one of the best I've ever had! Timing on food (entree came..."

Courtney Maloyd

"The back story: A humble yet cheerful little shop on the corner of Khyber pass and Osborne street, Selera has been a place of happy food moments for..."

A Culinary Affair

"you need to try this!! this place is the best malaysian in town.. the food is so delicious and the prices are awesomely cheap.. just located off..."

Grace Sifa

"This may be a cheap eat but it's a five star for flavour. Never dissapointed when eating here. The soup bowls are massive and sure to fill you! My..."

Foodiesfeast

"Dinner for $17? Yes please!!!After reading consistently great reviews about Selera, my sister and I finally decided to try it out, as it is..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"After a long absence I went back to selera for lunch today. Same menu very fast and friendly service. Food was nice but not as authentic as I..."

Steve Cleland

"This is the best Malaysian food I've had. Been there a couple of times now and never dissappointed. Quick service, hot and tasty food is all in..."

Supreet Kaur

"Selera is just how Malaysian food should be - hot, crowded, plentiful and good value. The bowls of noodles are large, dishes flavoursome and if the..."

EatsByZee

"I have been here once before and the food is just as good. This place has consistent quality and also cheap to decently priced food. I ordered the..."

Sheena

"Great food, feels a bit like sreet food experience. Would like to be able to pay with my credit card but overal a pleasant experience. Service..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Probably one of my favourite Malaysian restaurants. When I go there the place is often packed but the staff and great and attentive and make sure..."

Rojas

"Best Malaysian food around!Get the Laksa and the Roti Canai with chicken curry (bones included) the taste is 10/10Good food, fast..."

Alwayseating

"Food is really delecious....my first visit to an Auckland restaurant.Ordered prawn dumplings and nasi lemak which were just yum!Worth the..."

Aditya

"I am from Penang, Malaysia the state of hawker (street) food. And when I was back in home town I dine out every day and night. I definitely in the..."

Cindy Ong

"My family and I came to Selera for lunch on Sunday because the yum cha up the road had a long wait. I had heard good things about Selera and when we..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"This place is always good for a quick bite, that's cheap and has a variety of Malaysian food to try. Their seafood laksa is hands down one of the..."

Sophia O-W

"Seafood Laksa is good tasting and also very price efficient for casual dining. The flavour is rich while sufficient ingredients. The number of supply..."

Suyuan Liu

"This place is a hands down win for cheap and cheerful. I love the huge containers of tea and reliable menu. Staff were friendly and food was very..."

BMG

"Either the chef has a sweet tooth or was having an off day. Dry wonton noodle.sauce was sweet, the wontons were the really good and the only thing..."

Charlee Brown

"The food came fast! Since we had the yum cha at the Grand Park in the afternoon, so our 'combat effectiveness' wasn't that high! 2 small dishes..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Very much falls into the cheap and cheerful catagory. I have eaten from here many times and have never been disappointed. The food is incredibly..."

Bella Lily

"Authentic Malaysian! I'm giving this place a 4.5 just because the place is too small so we always end up standing to wait for a table. But the food..."

AngeLi

"Had been going here for years and the consistency is excellent. The simplistic setting and minimalist atmosphere ensures that the focus is all about..."

Moira McFarland

"An enjoyable authentic Malaysian experience. I had the Tofu and Hainan chicken. Quick service and an extensive menu, although one dish missing is..."

David Hardy

"Service was good , however we got the roti and curry chicken and mi goreng the curry was a bit too salty and mi goreng was ok didn't have a wow..."

Amanda Yim

"This place is perfect for a quick cheap eat because they are super fast and provide you with a massive portion size and great value for money. Can be..."

Katerina Hond

"After seeing some good reviews I decided it was a good time to check out Selera with my mum! It was super full when we arrived but luckily a table..."

Laura Hunt

"A hidden treasure in Newmarket, this restaurant appears humble but has got some of the best food in (arguably) the entire Newmarket area. The staff..."

Marina S

"I absolutely love Selera!My mother has been coming here for a few years now, and I just cannot get enough!The decor is very minimal but i..."

Nikita Patel

"Vegetable laksha is my favourite and alltime pick from this generous food outlet. It serves good portion size meals and perhaps the best..."

Arpita Mandal

"This humble-looking eatery is run by first-generation immigrants from Malaysia, and they serve up wonderfully authentic, delicious Malaysian food...."

Kiwi Foodie

"I am a malaysian,so I know the authentic taste of the malaysian food. I would say they have really good laksa(curry mee) and the nasi lemak was not..."

Thefoodloverrr

"-Really good. I think it is quite authentic tasting, but then again, how would I know really. Lets just say if I was rating it against other places..."

Eat Eat

"One of my fave Malaysian places to eat. Love the chicken laksa and cha kway teow. Been there a few times and it's been consistent. Best thing is that..."

Bettina Tran

"service 3/5environment 3/5food ( quality ) 4/5cost performance ( quantity ) 5/5drink 3/5My favorites: seafood curry laksa noodle ( I don't usually..."

Mira

"Selera is one of the more famous Malaysian restuarants in Auckland. The restaurant is not large, and was already full when we arrived. Luckily, we..."

Heartshrooms

"Looks can be deceiving, this little restaurant is great with good value for money too. The service is not that great, but expected! I Recommend the..."

J.T547

"The best Malaysian place in Auckland. I've been there many times and every time I try to order something I haven't tried before. Always successful as..."

S Moon

"I have been going to Selera for about 2 years now and finally I have found great Malaysian. I can’t go past the Laksa but on the odd occasion..."

Nick Hutchinson

"Superb beef rendang, was told the chicken laksa was awesome, the salt and pepper spicy squid so-so and the service pretty ordinary - arrived early so..."

David Parussini

"Their food is delicious, however a little on the pricey side for what they offer.Authentic taste, and my family love to eat here! Wait time..."

Tony Ma

"Happened upon this place by chance and what a surprise. Very busy so was expecting good food and was not disappointed the chicken curry was to die..."

Allan Hodgson

"I love laksa and was looking for a quick lunch so dropped in to Selera. It was crowded, but I was offered a table within minutes. I was looking..."

Pete Macaulay

"Went here for a quick lunch, almost self-service but excellent value for money. Meals took longer than expected to arrive. Would recommend for a..."

Phil

"We always go here when craving for Malaysian. I just love the chicken curry! My bf loves the hainanese chicken. This place is pretty much one of our..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"In one word...YUM! Last Friday was the first time I've been to Selera. It came highly recommended to me so I had high expectations for the food, and..."

Mimi Yang

"Selera never lets me down! Every thing I have tried on the menu has been delicious, although my favourites are the Chicken Laksa, Beef Rendang and..."

Liz Aitken

"If you want tasty Malaysian food you will do a lot worse than this place. My favourites are the seafood laksa, roti chanai and the nasi lemak. The..."

Gus

"This is a great little place, which I frequently come back to. Selera is often pretty busy and has a good range of tasty dishes. Its a shame I don't..."

Noms Burger

"My partner and I eat here weekly or at the very most fortnightly and find it hard to try other restaurants when we know the food here is so..."

Meagan Barclay

"Great food + better prices. The Chicken Laksa is indeed amazing - lovely balance of spices and a huge size. The Chao Kuay Teow is perfectly edging on..."

Joshua Walker

"Came here today (on a Monday night) and it was very busy so we had to sit outside. Service is prompt and the seafood laksa is delicious. It was my..."

Jay

"Me and my boyfriend always eat here when we're in Newmarket. Their laksa is AMAZING. Not the nicest interior but the food more than makes up for..."

Maria

"Very delicious!!!! Good serviceGotta try their laksa, it's the best yummmmNot too expensive either, you're looking at about $30 -..."

Ken Choong

"Just tried this place tonight. It was the only eatery packed on a weekday night. We both had the beef rendang. Generous portions and super tasty. ..."

Noemi

"Selera is one of our favourite restaurants, consistently fabulous, quick efficient staff. Best Malaysian in Auckland !! Make sure you try the laksa..."

Julie

"I eat here regularly, they have a pretty good system here, food comes out pretty quick during busy lunchtimes, quality is ok as is the price. I'd..."

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Megan

"We stopped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy, however the service was still really fast. Have the laksa and you..."

David Boshier

"OH EM GEEE defiantly my favourite of all places!! Although I live on the other side of Auckland I absolutely love this place I wish I cud have it..."

Summer Faraj

"Fantastic food! This is definitely one of our favourite Malaysian restaurants in Auckland so..."

Zahra Qasim

"Went there for the second time today and was not disappointed! Believe them if they tell you it is hot... as i found out when i ordered the..."

Joanne Mahon

"Reticent to write a review because I like to get a table when I go there, but they deserve to be packed seeing as they are so cheap and so great...."

Djbtak

"Great Malaysian restaurant, I recently visited there and this place is fairly authentic and had a good selection of food on offer. Very simple decors..."

Lillian

"I had meals here many times when I lived close to Newmarket. The food is very tasty (especially curry with roti and cucumber..."

Huang Fei

"This is one of the best Malaysian places in Auckland. This place is constantly full and having eaten there many times its no surprise why...."

Otis

"This place doesn't look like much from the street, but is full of nice surprises. A 'Must Try' is the Laksa. Chicken or Seafood, doesn't matter, is..."

Scott

"Great Malaysian spot in Newmarket. I had the seafood laksa soup which was huge! I could only eat half. They gave a generous serving of seafood and..."

LucyGoosey

"Selera does really good Malaysian food, it's quite authentic, even my Malaysian friend would agree. The beef rendang is really good but my ultimate..."

Lisa V

"Selera Tofu and the char kwei teow dish are the ones that interest my palate the most when it comes to Selera. Selera has never failed to whet a..."

Charlie M.

"The 4.5 is for their Hainanese chicken rice! - the best we have tasted in Auckland so far. It’s great that Selera serves the Hainanese..."

Miss Nawms

"Fab cheap and cheerful. Love the salt and pepper chicken, beef rendang. Awesome laksa. One serve is enough for two healthy..."

Jason Paul

"Omg hands down the best Beef Rendang I've had in NZ, the flavour is strong and i love how the taste of the coconut is coming thru quite strong on the..."

Jaline Antonio

"I've been to Selera three times now (once for dinner and twice for lunch) and had something different each time. All of the items have been super..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"One of our favourite eateries, serving cheap and authentic Malaysian food. They make you pay in advance these days, but don't let that put you..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I had been craving Malaysian food all week so decided to go to Selera for an early, mid-week dinner. I arrived at around 5.30 and the place quickly..."

Rebecca Smith

"A good laksa is hard to find. So when I ordered at Selera it was with some trepidation. It was a Sunday lunchtime and busy busy busy, with tables..."

Kai Luv

"(Visited on 14 November 2023, reviewed on 6 December 2023) Crowded place due to the restaurant being renowned for great Malaysian food. The braised..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"It was pricey compared to other Malaysian restaurants, but it was worth it. Prawn fired dumplings were so good. The place was so busy, but staff were..."

Geonju Park

"Selera has really good Malaysia food. Authentic and tasty. Slightly on the pricey side but that's..."

Darren Ren

"Ordered the Curry Lamb With Rice, Fried Buns, Curry Fish Balls, Chicken and Beef Skewers, Dirty Fried Rice With Chicken and Broccoli With Soy Sauce...."

Sherman

"Really love their food especially laksa soup very” authentic and yummy. Wonton soup very flavourful and XO sauce fried rice smell really yum and..."

Irene Roviana

"Portions are very generous, can share or save the rest for lunch the next day. Brisket was a little chewy, had to eat the chunks in one mouthful and..."

mazfinny

"We ordered curry noodles soup.. the curry broth not bad..quite authentic. Just their yong taufu still lack of taste.if compare the one have in kl...."

Tang Pei

"Make one dish yummy is not difficult, nearly every dishes yummy is difficult, I love this Malaysia..."

Jim Li

"First time eating here and tried Laksa. The broth is so rich and flavourful! A very generous portion. It’s a little bit white spicy (I don’t feel..."

He Xu

"Genuine Malaysian food. Great laksa dishes. Extensive menu. Generous sized servings. Prompt service even with full house Sunday lunch. Feels like..."

Richard

"Great Laksa and Carrot Cake is superb. Hainan Chicken is the best in..."

klm ltd

"Excellent Laksa, tastes very authentic (me coming from a SE Asian nation, I know my Laksa...). A bit pricey now, as it used to be just $15, but now..."

Francis Buencamino

"My palette had the pleasure of savouring the magic of Malaysian cuisine at this humble yet wonderful restaurant, where the star of the show was..."

Eric Ouyang

"Best Hainanese chicken in the whole New Zealand hands down. Super juicy. Great portion. Lots of bensprouts and very generous with sauce. Must have at..."

Ken Lowe

"Very busy Malaysian cafe that is defenitely more popular than justifiable. The food was good but not enough for a spot on my personal favourite..."

Jessica Ji

"A bit pricey but have generous servings. They also have a store at the nearby Westfield but I prefer to eat at this place. Food is good most of the..."

Rafael del Rosario

Parnell149

84/100 (1299 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here for the first time with my coworkers for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff were helpful and friendly while the..."

Vanessa Gao

"Great start to the evening when greeted by name as we walked in and shown straight to our table. Food was great (Recommend the eye fillet) and good..."

Elliot Lewington

"I think amazing food by the restaurant tasted like dammm nothing negative feel like home food everything have completely pure tasted I thought visit..."

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"One of the strongest but great tasting coffees I have had in a while.Perfect spot, great inside and chilled environmentService was..."

Scott

"One of the better restaurants in Auckland - the food is a high standard and the wine to choose from is wide and varied. Fresh , quality food that..."

Col Short

"Great value food and excellent service very polite and attentive. Had the $20 lunch which include break, a main and a drink. We also ordered some..."

Ming Wu

"Great food for $20 lunch! Lamb rump is delicious!! The lunch also includes juice, garlic bread and salad, what a great deal! Also tried beef..."

Rachel Lau

"This is our go-to lunch place at least once a week - the staff are amazing and great for a laugh (yet still professional). The lunch deal of $20 for..."

Kim Thompson

"Had a delicious lunch here yesterday. Great food, fabulous and funny staff and probably the best wine I've drank for a long while. Well worth a..."

Sylvia Howieson

"Bit limited on the menu compared to some of the other areas but that might have just been because we went on valentines day so I think it was a..."

Dyana Metson

"I have been here many times!! Very well priced and so close to the Parnell business district. Christmas time is best as for $30 you et bread main..."

Sam Smith

"A lovely place to sit outdoor in a summer day like this. The ambience of restaurant comes across lively. The service was great and love the jokes the..."

TinaS

"I came here with a friend for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The service was perfect to the 'T'. The waiter actually let my friend taste..."

Priyanka Victor

"Working in Parnell I love lunching at The Parnell.$20 is outstanding value, not only for the quality of food- where you have a choice of..."

Louise Woods

"The Parnell is a very nice restaurant mainly because of its' owner, Brian. He is very entertaining especially to his little guests. He makes my..."

Cindy Ong

"It is our first time to have lunch at this restaurant. The lunch set menu offers really good price. The staff provided excellent service. The owner..."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"A group of 10 of us dined here the meals are really good. I had the fish and my husband had the prawn kebab skewer. nothing was to much trouble for..."

Jane Nelson

"Went in on off-chance after being told by phone they were fully booked. Service wonderful and attentive. Noisy inside yes- thank goodness we were..."

RM

"I recently went to The Parnell restaurant with my Grandmother. The waiters, Shiva and Brian, took great care of any special needs we had (empty wine..."

Kate Taylor

"Welcome home Brian and Errol, and thank you for bringing Shiva along for the ride.Your new restaurant “the parnell” is a tremendous..."

Blommaert Bart

"What a fab night! This restaurant far exceeded our expectations. The service was friendly and professional from when we first entered. The food was..."

Ian Littleworth

"I have been here 3 times now. Twice for dinner and once for lunch.The menu is varied and they have a great variety of dishes. The tapas are..."

Troy Norrie

"I have found a restaurant for overseas travellers who want to taste ‘Kiwi’ food. I can recommend to visit this foodie place.I was there on my..."

Krissh

"After a run of good but not wow restaurants, we found The Parnell. It is a new restaurant and the food is quite simply spectacular. You are..."

Mandy Lewis

"This place is fast becoming our favourite `local' - friendly staff, good service and excellent food. What more could you want? We've been three..."

Jean HH

"What an amazing restaurant, lovely atmosphere, excellent food, great service. We had the pork belly which was deliciously tender and the risotto and..."

Glenn Nummy

"Perfection! Delicious food, beautifully served with attentive service makes this restaurant top of our list in Auckland. We have been a number..."

Dee Whitby

"Had a lovely lunch here today. The pork belly was scrumptious with caramelised apples and mustard cream sauce. Shiva the duty manager was attentive..."

Kath Hay

"My new favourite restaurant! Just go! You won't regret it. The service is always fantastic, they always go the extra mile to please, and..."

Adele Nummy

"We dined at The Parnell for lunch. The service was great, and the food was even better. For $20.00 you get garlic bread, choice of main with their..."

Charlene Stayte

"Being vegetarian it's hard to find a restaurant that can customise a dish for you and have incredible flavours that have u coming back for more. The..."

Rochelle

"The food, service and atmosphere was so good! We came here because of first table but was really happy with everything. Would definitely come back..."

Ruth Alesana

"I absolutely loved this restaurant. The service was amazing, and the food was for dying for. We had the natural oysters that were really fresh, the..."

Jesiane Queiroz

"Really great place to chill on the streetery tables and grab oysters. The staff were very friendly and accomodative. Highly recommend if in area. The..."

Girish Nair

"Very happy with our meal at this establishment. We had the 5 course degustation and each of the five meals were tasty. The portions aren’t the..."

Luke

"Both the service and the food are amazing. Jazz and his team looked after us like we were royalty. The food was well presented and really tasty. We..."

Mark Barlow

"Fantastic lunchtime experience. Crab lasagna and fish were superb. Plenty of gluten free options. Reasonably priced wine..."

david mallett

"We had our dinner with 3 courses set menu. The manager is friendly. The waitress should be more careful when serving drinks. He spilled drinks a few..."

Jessica Chao

"When I came to know about this restaurant, I saw the photos on their website and wanted to try it. The pieces of bread were crunchy and soft and..."

Dharun Arasu

"Seriously delicious food! Duck Ravioli was incredible and the scallops too. The lamb on ratatouille was delicious. Great service. A la carte and set..."

Marina M

"Delish seafood meals for $22 each, entree size was big enough..staff were in training so we had to be tolerant. Got two mojitos that were wayyyy too..."

Kim Seaward

"First high tea at Parnell149. Exceptional taste and service we have come to..."

Shawn Ras

"Fresh and delicious seafood and very good service. Unfortunately, no scampi to try today. Recommended for lunch or..."

Amy Cheung

"One of the best restaurants I’ve been to.. Nice cosy restaurant with beautiful ambiance and the owner Jass is very polite ,friendly, most welcoming..."

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Oyster & Chop

84/100 (1626 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our family of 3 went to the happy hour afternoon available at Oyster and Chop on Sundays, for a relaxing family afternoon. Our *French waiter was..."

Paige Gemmell

"Great place. right by the harbor. Recommend for the seafood platter. Fresh and tasty, beyond expectation big portion. Helena, the restaurant manager..."

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