Fusion cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

Mekong Baby

89/100 (3939 ratings)

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Pork

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"Went here for a friend's birthday, food was so amazing and awesome customer service. Really recommend this place. Did not have photos of food coz we..."

Nessette

"Some of the best Asian food I have ever tasted. Authentic- real leaves and spices floating around in the food. Music was a bit loud that..."

Sheryl Gartner

"I had my birthday lunch today with my girlfriends. The service was stunning and the foods were yummylicious...."

Teresa Kaori

"Food is great, amazing vegetarian options..."

James Wilkinson

"Wow, this is my new favourite restaurant! The waitress was so brilliant, listened to my allergies, totally got what I said and relaid it to the chef,..."

Sam L

"Enjoyed an early dinner and drinks with a friend last week at Mekong Baby. It was my second time there and it did not disappoint. I was greeted by a..."

Makira Cornish

"Awesome service. Great food and cocktails, pricey but worth..."

Monica A

"First time at Mekong Baby, and I was completely surprised by the version of Asian fusion cuisine we received. The flavour combinations were..."

Keziah D

"Our first time at Mekong baby was a great success. Manish looked after us and made us feel really special. His wine recommendation was spot on. And..."

Paulus Post

"Once them doors fly open at midday Mekong is booming! Me and my team came here for our Christmas break up and secret Santa gift exchange, luckily we..."

TheMʌverick

"Had a great experience. We thoroughly loved every dish that we ordered and we had a lovely experience. The beat tasting dish was the the red beef..."

Nick

"Awesome food, great service, lots of gluten free options. Highly..."

Sarah

"OMG the pork belly was to die for!! Food is Asian Fusion and every dish was delicious. I also liked the marketfish dish and the soft shell crab green..."

Maesian

"Excellent food here. Everything tasted wonderful. They were more like sharing plates but two big and two small plates were enough for 3 people. Very..."

G

"Their pork belly and lamb ribs are seriously to die for! Their papaya salad is pretty amaze too! I’ve always loved Mekong. It’s slipped a little..."

Chan Can Eat

"Excellent food. Very creative. We went with the lunch special where you and your dining partner share 5 courses. Each course complemented the other...."

Salmaan Toor

"Definitely a must do on Ponsonby road! Three star dishes worth trying - Braised Pork belly (four large sized pieces) caramelised chilli and Asian..."

HJ

"Food was beautiful. Lots of it too. Decor was stunning, service was good and drinks were..."

Dini

"I love Mekong baby. Their customer service is outstanding always. As well as that, there food is amazing. They have the best pork belly so if you..."

Aj Maglaqui

"Came here on Friday evening for celebration. The sirloin and curry are so yummy . Very busy and packed at that time so reservation is recommended. I..."

Aurora Lim

"Mekong Baby has amazing food! I love the red beef curry, madurese goat curry and braised pork belly. The service is also fantastic every..."

Teresa Lee

"Came here during lunch for my partner's birthday. A large restaurant with a cool, artsy vibe to it. Service was great and food was delicious. It is..."

Ana

"Mekong Baby is my top restaurant to go to whenever I am in the mood for something a little more high end and fancy. The pork belly and the fresh..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Friendly staff and one of the best services done in Auckland by any restaurant. The food was extremely tasty and in the right amount. Loved..."

BelaIna

"AMAZING. Not only does Mekong Baby innovate new ways to embrace South-East Asian fusion cuisine, but they are also one of the main protagonists in..."

Brendan Chun

"Possibly one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. We came here as a celebratory lunch and the food was delicious. Staff are nice and..."

Saasha

"Just amazing. The service is amazing, the food is amazing. We had the Let’s Eat menu which let’s you sample a little of all the tasty delights...."

Lina K

"The Pork Belly is the tastiest thing you've had in your mouth since that Tinder date you had last week.The rest of Mekong Baby is made up..."

Kieran

"Best food, best service, best atmosphere. All round best everything, my absolute go to. I can't fault any of the food. Pork Belly is too die..."

Larissa Edwards

"Recommeded by a collegue who visited. Spacious venue with street side seating as well as indoor seating. The lamb ribs are a must try super tender..."

Flippynz

"Great food and ambience with friendly staff! Will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. Wait times were also minimal considering how..."

Arjeezy

"First time at Mekong Baby last night and was very impressed with their food. The pork belly was a highlight and would highly recommend...."

Anna

"One of my faves. Never fails to satisfy. Get the madras chicken curry, be prepared for the chili to blow your face up but it’s delicious! The..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Love this place, their food never disappoints. We’ve dined here a few times and the food is absolute perfection, highly recommend the pork belly..."

Hana

"This is my favourite place to eat in Auckland. Everything about it is just PERFECT. The cocktails are incredible, and the wine list is interesting,..."

Sarah Katherine

"Couldn’t decide what to eat so went with the banquet where the chefs pick for you 😍 so many delicious things we would never have tried, and an..."

Bayley

"Love Mekong baby! Had the let’s eat option and it didn’t disappoint! Please make sure you are extremely starving if getting the let’s eat..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Great asian fusion food, my favourite was the Sashimi. Me and my friends tried the “Let’s Eat” $65 pp from the menu. Everything was full of..."

Tania Mannotra

"Here goes a shoutout to one of the finest #restaurant s that I have come across in #auckland @mekongbaby in Ponsonby.. wonderful #ambiance mouth..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Just on our way home from Mekong Baby after dinner with another couple and had to do a rave. Mekong Baby has surpassed our already high expectations...."

Kathi Schofield

"Had a good time in mekong baby. Cocktails are outstanding, food is quite good as well. Some young waiters is really nice and friendly, but the..."

Brenda_a

"The food here is amazing! The flavours are so strong yet work together perfectly. I had the Pad See Ew and it was amazing. The meat melted in your..."

Shenée Geaney-Jones

"This place is truly a gem! The ambience was great, the staff were friendly and helpful and don’t get me started with the food! They are delicious..."

Dee

"WOW!!! All I can say really!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pork Belly was succulent, kingfish sashimi was mouth watering, and this coming from..."

An30nz

"I've been here thrice and it never fails to disappoint... Food is awesome, my favorites are the papaya salad and the braised pork belly. For dessert,..."

Charmant_lady

"Mekong Baby is located in Ponsonby and is one of the most popular restaurants along the road. They serve Asian fusion dishes and unique cocktails to..."

Jenny Da

"Food was amazing. Went with a group of 12 and had the $75pp set menu, they bought out heaps of food, all which were very delicious . Reasonably..."

Brett

"Went there for team dinner with my colleagues!Was greeted with warm hospitality and staffs were very friendly. We had banquet menu and everything was..."

Annie Low

"Great ambience. Ordered the red beef curry and braised pork belly. Both were very very nice, the beef was slow cooked very well that made it melt in..."

Ken Hendricks

"Had an excellent dinner here with workmates recently. We had one of the function rooms and had the banquet. So much food we couldn’t eat it all,..."

Natalie

"My family had a fantastic dinner here for my son's birthday (17). The food is exceptional. The goat curry is not to be missed. Service fast, friendly..."

Jennifer Wilkins

"A friend booked us into the Opien Den. We had our own private space and feasted on the Reed Southeast Junction Menu. My goodness me, the lamb ribs..."

Linlin

"What an experience! Different flavors, textures and feelings. Vietnamese prawn rolls for a small beginning, the Balinese chicken and the roast duck..."

João Plácido

"Been dying to try this place forever, and read reviews that this place is a must. It didn’t disappoint - despite the rude man who saw us in...."

Holly Swallow

"Restaurant atmosphere is amazing. Perfect for dates. Staffs are very approachable and friendly. Love how they really look after their customers...."

Michelle Chua

"This has got to be the best restaurant I’ve been to. The food was simply amazing. The menu is a mixture of different Asian cultures with a European..."

Gavin Ng

"After having booked a table on a Sunday for lunch, we arrived on time. We had the quail egg dumplings, Wagyu & lemongrass grilled in Betel leaves,..."

STRADS

"Went to this little place with friends and decided to take my husband there for his birthday. Food was good overall, the pad see ew was a bit to..."

Moli Nhem

"Came here on a weekend for dinner with workmates. The food, the ambiance and the service of the place is awesome.Ordered the green fish..."

Zohara

"Awesome food and Superb Service!I think I found my favorite Restaurant in AKL! Food was divine and the service was amazing. You’ll never..."

Happy Tummy Adventures

"I went here with a couple of mates without a reservation and did not have to wait that long to get a table. The whole dining experience in Mekong was..."

Hero Valeroso

"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. Favourite dishes - caramelized pork belly, goat curry, mango salad... actually there isn’t anything on the..."

Frances Juinio

"Mekong baby in Ponsonby has a modern and busy atmosphere. Asian fusion style menus with truly mouth watering flavours packed to the brim. Some of the..."

Matadors

"Love Mekong baby!! I think it’s my 4th visit now. Great cocktails, great service and delicious Asian fusion food! We had more food than this but..."

Kesh.d

"The food here is so flavourful it's worth going in a group and ordering their $65 banquet menu so you can try a lot of their dishes. The cocktails/..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"We had no reservation just walk in, a lady greeted us let us seated by the bar, we waited for 30 minutes, a friendly bartender help to lead us to our..."

CocoOnFire

"Mekong is probably my favourite place to go for dinner! The prawn cakes, soft shell crab and pad Thai are my favourite things ever! The only annoying..."

Jess Marsden

"I've been to Mekong Baby about 3 times now and it never fails to exceed my expectations! The caramelized chili pork belly is a must have, and I'm a..."

Cleo

"Favourite place in the world, and Liam makes every experience so enjoyable. Miss Saigon is the go to also the crab betel leaf, apple and miso tart..."

Izabella Pinker

"A great meal. The calamari and pad se ew were delicious and a fantastic vibe in the restaurant. Our waitress was super friendly however the hostess..."

Lizzie

"Nice vibe and food but the curry is too salty for me😂😂 beef is really good as it actually melted in your mouth. Cocktail is absolute a..."

Valerie Ma

"Great quality food attracts the crowds and Mekong Baby has enjoyed being awash with Ponsonby-ites for a number of years now.All time favorite is..."

Dale Spencer

"I come to Auckland for work every 3 months and I ALWAYS make time to visit this fab restaurant. It rivals some of the best Asian Fusion in Melbourne...."

Antoniette Santoro

"Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in Auckland. Often heaving, there’s often a wait (even if you’ve booked) but the service is great & the..."

Louise Ngaei

"My friends and I came here for dinner not long ago and we ALL agreed that the curries we had were hands down the best curries we have ever had!..."

Eilish Emery

"Mekong Baby is my favourite wee spot if I am venturing into the CBD. It’s got a cool, quirky vibe, ample seating after their wee facelift & a..."

Hana

"This place is a hidden gem.Food is amazing with spicey fusion flavours.Papaya salad wad so yum.Bettle prawns were good but cold.Lamb was so moist and..."

PK

"We were fortunate to have been able to make a booking for 8 people on New Years Eve and ended up in a private snug. The Chef prepared our banquet and..."

E T

"Awesome place! Great environment, friendly service and delicious food.Been there with Asian friends, had five dishes and everything was..."

Diogo Reck

"I’ve been here a few times now and I can confidently say that I am never disappointed at this restaurant. The food is Asian-fusion, however most..."

Aimee.

"Food was tasty and drinks were good also. But a little bit on the pricey side, and didn’t help that you couldn’t take away when portions sizes..."

Stephanie Kourti

"Perfect! Thanks for hosting a wonderful night out for my girlfriends and I. Food was outstanding -fragrant, tangy, bursting with flavour! Great..."

Thao Nguyen

"Amazing food! We had the hot wings, prawn cakes and the duck dish. The hot wings were definitely our favourite. It tasted Korean style and was the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We had a fairly large group and opted to share plates for the whole table. The waitress was really helpful in suggesting food to go with..."

Benedict Uy

"I really liked this place went there for my friends 16th. The atmosphere is great there is a nice warm feeling you get when you enter but not good if..."

Isabella Penrose

"Been here twice now and both times got the famous pork belly 😍 it’s to die for and just melts in the mouth! Very rich though so recommend..."

Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard

"As always, friendly service, hip atmosphere and Fantastic food!!!! Had the calamari as appetizer and crispy hapuka and pork belly for main...."

TonyF3

"I would highly recommend the green fish curry if you can handle some heat; generous portion size too. Service was efficient and the staff were..."

Zainab

"Had a memorable night here to celebrate my friend’sbirthday. Food was delicious and well presented, service was very..."

Yuting Yin

"The place, food and staff is amazing. We had pork and that was mouthwatering. The goat curry was perfect as well. Being asian, i love that Mekong..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"Friendly staff, GREAT atmosphere and DELICIOUS FOOD! This restaurant is a great venue for catching up with friends, work colleagues etcThe..."

Katrina O’Shaughnessy

"Been there for dinner with friends. All dishes are awesome and super delicious. I was enjoying with Hapuka and pork one. OMG it's so delicious. ..."

Zhang Bin

"The pork belly is to die for! We also had the lamb shoulder which was incredible too. A great place to go for an end of week dinner. Possibly not for..."

Michelle M

"I came here for a work dinner with 12 of us. We had a banquet type meal with a taste of everything off the menu. 3 entrees, probably around 12 mains..."

Stu

"delicious duck curry, authentic papaya salad with mind-blowing heat, tender but springy fish cakes, excellent roti, tasty drinks, i think everything..."

Mojo Jade

"The mrs was recommended this place by her friends, so we went. The ambience is warm, slightly dim but very noisy. The service is just a little below..."

Jeffie

"Mekong Baby delivered top quality dishes. Service was snappy (for a group of four) and the wait staff were happy to inform us about plenty of vegan..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"I went with my grandad this time and we ordered hot wings, soft shell crab and the pork belly.the hot wings was perfect it wasn't too spicy and..."

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"I went back twice now. First time we had the banquet menu $65pp, and the amount of food was just TOO much. So the 2nd time we ordered ourselves. The..."

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"The food at Mekong baby is amazing.I have been here twice and I had great experience. I love their drinks, its so cool to watch the staff to prepare..."

Happy

"The food here is delicious and the service is great too. We came here on the recommendation of a friend. The soft shell crab is worth as well as..."

Dxlche

"I celebrated my Birthday 2016 here. My husband brought me here where he booked in advance. I'm not a fun of pork but when I tasted their crispy pork,..."

Joan Blackburn

"Friendly and attentive service, really tasty food! I really enjoyed the night and the ambiance of the restaurant. Can't wait to try other things on..."

Karen Huo

"Great cocktails and quite an inventive food menu. Suited towards sharing plates, match it with an espresso martini and you're set for a good..."

Justin Boswell

"Went there for the first time the other night and the food was great! The staff were amazing as well as the food. Was good to see that it was busy..."

Mina Dervishi

"One of my favs 😁 just two of us so we ordered 2 smalls being prawn cakes with dipping sauce and some.sweetcorn type fritters . They were great and..."

Carmen Franich

"A good night out, had heard good things about the pork belly here, and finally got along to try it.We ordered the wok fried squid, pork belly,..."

Steve Hall

"Really good food and service. Specially the tuna was just served as I wanted. One of the best Asian restaurant in town. Highly recommend to all the..."

Chef Nishant

"On a recent visit to Auckland my husband and I were recommended to eat at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby Road by three different people, unprompted...."

Joanne Guilford

"Great food and great atmosphere. Staff are very friendly as well. Although I hate the fact that in NZ food is never served all together, at..."

FoodLab

"The food is amazing! We ordered wok fried squid, spiced lamb ribs, braised pork belly and smashed green papaya salad. All of them were delicious and..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"I went to Mekong Baby with two of my friends. It was fully booked even for Tuesday night and I knew why after eating food here,I had had Lamb..."

MAYA　

"We came in one eve for a birthday meal, and on the most part the staff made it special. Cocktails were nice, but don't order offer off-menu, general..."

Mysticmojito

"Yeah Baby! oh behave. This place just rocks. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. The fusion food is to die for. We had prawn cake and spicy..."

Al Kumar

"Good food. We had a set menu so there was heaps of things I wanted to try that I didn't get to. There was too much food and $65 was a bit pricey. The..."

Victoria Jenner

"A girls dinner here left us full and very happy!!!! We pretty much ordered almost one of everything to share but the goat curry was effen amazing!..."

Claude VanDamm

"Came here for my 23rd birthday dindin and I was pleasantly surprised because I'm usually pretty skeptical about fusion food - Not every place can do..."

Melissa

"I love this place! Staff have always been accomodating. They make pretty nice drinks. There is also brown rice as a healthier alternative. We cannot..."

Leonardo Law

"Food was amazing, decor was divine, service was average.The braised pork belly was beautiful, as was the pork larb salad. We also had the..."

Penguin93

"Been here last Saturday. We went in an awkward time (3pm ish) but still managed to have nice late lunch. The staff member recommended to have roti..."

Shazza

"My girl friend and I went to Mekong baby for dinner on Friday night and OH MY GOSH!!! The food was amazing, the service was great also. We ordered..."

Foodlover

"Such amazing food and service! Best food!!! Flavours are amazing!!! Nothing like I have ever had before so authentic and original! Highly recommend..."

Annabel

"Fantastic experience. The food was amazing, service was good and restaurant had a nice ambience. With 6 people we had 3 small dishes, 3 mains, 1 side..."

Laurie540

"Cocktails here are delicious. The food has so much flavour.The Crispy Rice Flour Crepe with the chili jam was heaven. The dish was a favourite..."

LAC

"Christmases at Husk is always a bit special and 2015 was no exception. Seven of us trundled along to Mekong Baby, South-East asian fusion at Ponsonby..."

Husk Creative

"Came here with my parents to check it out before my sisters Hens night meal and OMG!!!!Everything was SO tasty, bags of flavour & perfect..."

Annie

"Love this place! We enjoyed everything we ordered... 2 things, i believe the side Roti serving is based on how many per table.. notice we only had 2..."

AppetiteBliss

"A popular favourite in Ponsonby serving up delicious fusion asian food. We had the hot wings to start. The waiter wasn't kidding when he warned it..."

Elena Ching

"Not sure if this is normal but all our food was so spicy we could barley eat it, also had quite small portions for the price you pay. atmosphere was..."

Angel

"*didn't get to take any food photos as the lighting was very darkAbsolutely love this place. Went here with my group of friends for dinner and..."

Aleana Fernando

"Perfect food, drinks and service. This place really is as dope as it's hyped up to be. The duck curry was fire, the braised pork belly was even..."

Tyler King

"This place is 110% one of the best places I have been to eat in Auckland! We went here as a large group and got the $65pp function menu and it was..."

Sam Smith

"Mekong Baby serves flavourful South East Asian food in a fun yet elegant atmosphere. Overall, I was happy with the quality of food. I'd say it's a..."

Raymond Tiong

"food was great - very tasty full of flavor.its may be a bit stressful for the staff due to how busy the restaurant is, however they still need..."

Lang Ea

"Is very pricey but the food is amazing we tried a variety of foods and all were very high quality and delicious it's definitely worth it and the non..."

Elena Olive Fanene

"Love love love this place. This was my first time at Mekong Baby. The food was tasty, the salad were fresh, light, full of flavor. There is no..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"Great menu. Lovely service. Eating upstairs which was nice but couldn't see the food. Not really my thing but I just like to see what I'm eating...."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"Food was delicious here! Came with a group of 7. Service was fast and efficient, atmosphere was great and music wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear..."

Fi Smillie

"Gorgeous food, interior design and service. It was a fun experience trying the dishes, great place to go with a bunch of friends and share/try quite..."

Fiona

"Absolutely fantastic! Have been a few times and each time the food, and service were great! Oh and the wonderful array of cocktails! Can't go past..."

Elouise

"Love the atmosphere here the bar guy was helpful in selecting a cocktail and food was good. Enjoyed my wagyu beef and loved the coconut sago black..."

Monique Roberts

"coriander haters beware, as all they fish are garnished with it!!! Second time here and hand down my favourite fusion restaurant in Auckland...."

Ethan Liaw

"This is my go to in Auckland, fresh, clean Asian flavours at its freakn finest!You have to have the Pork Belly main with slaw it's off the..."

Alwayseating

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my husband and a friend. Interior is nice and ambiance is good. The bar is at the center with tables and high..."

Patriz De Leon

"Mekong Baby is a complete experience when it comes to dining out. Service is always spot on, ambiance is great and food is consistent. In ordering..."

Larry

"Out of this world delicious food!! The banquet menu is the best because you get to try an array of meals and it was all fantastic. Courses are spaced..."

Cee

"Had been here after the first day of blueprinting for a project. Best way to ward off the stress.Small place but very good food. We were 5 of us..."

Rohit Adarkar

"This place is fantastic ... And the food is amazing every time we've been here. The "let's eat " set menu is stunning.... The food just keeps on..."

Annemarie M

"Before I can say anything, they do a really good job organising their staff and managing their time with the amount of customers they have. I am..."

Anastasia Lee

"Really enjoyed dining here! Have had the fried squid, papaya salad, lamb ribs, red beef curry and roti so far and boy were they all scrumptious!..."

Eonapeony

"Wow! What a great place to dine in. Don't know how they cook the food but it's pretty damn good. Loved all the dishes we ordered and cannot decide..."

Cristina

"Been here about half-dozen of times now (birthdays, anniversaries, pre-wedding) and we always order their banquet menu $60pp. So worth it! You get..."

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"Mekong Baby has to be one of my fave Asian fusion restaurants. They have less changes in their menu than other places (would be good to see some..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"food amazing...just disappointed that cant take doggy bag?? Very strange.But one of the best restaurants we have been to in Auckland and we have..."

Sia Tulia

"Very nice food. Not the usual fare at all. All the food had a great mix of strong tastes. I loved the Asian influence Hapuka. The duck curry was..."

Mark Greene

"Always amazing! And this time was as good as every otherI know I will be 100% satisfied and so will all the people I takeAlways a..."

Anna Petchell

"Dined here soon after opening and wasn't very impressed. However, went again last week with a large group. WOW - this is the best Asian dining..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"I have been here a few times so I thought I would write something about it. Mekong Baby is AMAZINGGG! The food is always so fresh and delicious! The..."

Lilly Christine

"Went here for lunch and the food was REALLY GOOD. Auckland has got some real nice Asian food joints lately and Mekong is definitely on the list. We..."

Vivek Katial

"Ordered duck curry tonight with sides of greens . All food was amazing. The service was incredible from bar staff and waitresses however the lady who..."

Debbie Sugrue

"Came down here on Sunday specting to be quiet however it has been super busy.Amazing customer service we had from a half Maracan /Italian..."

Farshid Hakimi

"One of the best restaurants we have been to for a very long time. The cocktails were excellent and so was the food.We just had entrees (7..."

Peasant

"Today I enjoyed one of the set menu's here. It was close to around 10 courses that were shared with our table. The food was Stunning and there was..."

Mia Hendrix

"I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place is great, the decor colourful and funky and the food really nice. Service was good, the bar..."

Hayley Turner

"Mekong Baby oozes style and funk from the prints on the walls to the plates on the table, they really have set the tone of Southeast Asian fusion..."

Philip Doyle

"Food was of high standard! Great wait staff that helped to advise meals to share between 6 people. Food came out relatively quick and was gorgeous!..."

Sarah Young

"Totally addicted to this place! Been here three times in the past month and I just can't get enough 😍. The location is awesome (just a little bit..."

Monique Porteous

"Probably the best south East Asian fusion restaurant I've tried. Such a beautiful menu and everything was so fresh. The cocktail..."

Aniva Huang

"Mekong Baby does everything right, which sadly means it's impossible to just walk in and expect a table. Their food is both delicious and..."

Andi Jandal

"Wow! Absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, the best restaurant on Ponsonby Road at present! The food is delicious - Slow cooked lamb dish was..."

Kennyg

"Mekong Baby is probably one of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Auckland. I've come here a few times with friends and have always enjoyed..."

Rojas

"Lunch on our final day in Auckland and wandering into this busy humming restaurant. Really quick and friendly service and a good explanation of how..."

Philip Reeve

"I came here for my work Xmas dinner last year. It was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect.We had a set menu for us so..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Great cocktails and atmosphere but let down but slightly slow service and the roti bread! Went with a larger group which is always difficult when..."

Jaffa

"Mekong baby is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I love every dish. We keep going back for more!! Pork belly - best I've ever had...."

Alix

"Came here with friend for his birthday with 10 people so got the banquet menu, he ordered Red southeast junction - 10 foodies plus 2 desserts. Food..."

Saber Xie

"We had dinner here with my friends for our Christmas catch up. We arrived on a busy December evening and our table was not ready yet. We were..."

Miss Alesana

"We were thinking ti visit this place from last few day and today we visited Mekong baby. I must say food was amazing at this place. We order some..."

Rohan

"Very delicious food. The entrees were amazing. We tried the prawn cakes, chicken wings, short ribs and a beef baguette thing. Only down side was the..."

Gaeth Al

"I've had the Vietnamese pork rolls twice and I guarantee I will get them again and again- bursting with tender pork, loads of fresh veggies freshly..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Have been here a number of times & the food is always delicious!Our faves were the Khmer Beef Skewers, Braised Pork Belly & the Roti. I did..."

Grace Macalincag

"Top spot at the corner where it used to the GPK pizza back in the day but this time it's Asian fusion with a kick ! It's always busy and need to book..."

Richie Chewy

"Went for dinner a couple of nights ago having been here once before for a quiet lunch previously. The vibe of the place was great but the hectic..."

Ivan Koay

"Nice decor, casual vibe, nice staff and exciting food! Really enjoyed dining here and would recommend to others! Just get in before it gets too..."

Max Sobels

"For a couple of days my friend was quite assertive on dining at Mekong Baby, so tonight we decided to come here. From the moment we approached this..."

Mat

"Amazing lunch last week. We loved the Betel Leaf, Crab, Kaffir Lime and Chilli (top) and the Roast Duck Salad with Lychee. My favourite dish was the..."

Bigfatdada

"Delicious food and wine.Great service.Had the set menu, huge amounts of delicious food for $60.Had a really lovely evening, though I find the food..."

Sophie Rachael

"Bustling hip and exotic! Food is fresh , spicy and unique. Not suited for a quiet private conversation at least not on a Wednesday evening. Great for..."

Brunchalicious

"Stunning melt in your mouth duck curry packed full of spices. The roti is flaky and buttery and soaks up the curry beautifully. Fresh and tangy green..."

Travels4Food

"We popped in here for a quick dinner to try it... It was on a Sunday so luckily we got a table ok as it did start to fill up after us! If you like..."

Donna&Shane

"The food is very nice and the restaurant design is very beautiful! All the staffs are friendly and helpful as well! Will definitely come back here..."

Erica Huynh

"First time having dinner here. The atmosphere and the staff was really lovely. Def would recommend this place. And of course I will come back to try..."

Berna

"I have come to Mekong Baby a few times and each visit has been exceptional. The food comes out very quickly and is fresh and bursting with flavour...."

J.T547

"We got the Hot wings, beef tartare, the special which was roast duck with mushrooms and greens, Asian mixed greens and some drinks. In total just..."

Wanderlust

"Everything I tried here is fantastic, and every time it never fail to please. The dishes are mixed Asian flavor and European presentation.Calamari..."

Flora

"Amazing. Seriously. When my bf and I walked in I instantly knew I'd enjoy my night. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Wednesday night, there..."

Laura Hunt

"Well done Mekong you are doing a marvellous job here ! exquisite food and great range of Asian cuisine! these guys are busy for a reason and they..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Lovely Thursday lunch. Little cold at this time of year out front but nice to sit outside. Ribs as a starter were fantastic melted off the bone and..."

Melissa Pond

"Wow! Went on a date here and the food by far was outstanding. The wine they gave us with the food worked incredibly well. The staff were so friendly...."

Sarah Parke

"We went there for my daughters 21'st today. The staff were amazing I think we had the most excited wait staff in creation.I had enquired about..."

Tina Harrison

"We arrived at Mekong with a reservation for 10 people. We were there celebrating my friend's birthday & I really had no expectations for mekong baby...."

Pearl

"Second time coming here and it was better than the first. Came here for Father's Day and the service was still top notch. Had the papaya salad, goat..."

Edmond Young

"Love Mekong baby! Always busy but staff are very quickly and friendly. Great fusion flavours and price range. Portion sizes were also great! My fav..."

Nathalie

"This place is buzzy and a complete care taker. The cocktails- Mekong Mary and Ginger Mojito are fabulous. Some great retreat for your palate if you..."

Disha

"Food ordered:Prawn CakesBraised Pork BellyKaffir Lime & Ginger Chocolate MousseSteamed Jasmine RiceBill:..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Yummy starters and awesome quality of food but after tasting everyone's food it all started to taste very similar. Definitely worth the price, huge..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Every time i've come here it's been absolutely divine. I love places with sharing plates because it means more variety which gives mekong mega..."

Tanya Kerr

"This restaurant has a great ambiance to it. The service is good and it has a nice feel to it (you'll have to make reservations beforehand though)...."

Katia Collins

"Food was absolutely amazing, went there for a birthday and had banquet of 13 courses and every dish was delicious, the pork belly was mouth watering..."

Shannon Stensness

"Well worth a visit. Probably the best south East Asian in town. Had the crab betel leaf for beginners and roasted duck for main and both dishes were..."

Adam Jumaiat

"Been to restaurant on my friend's birthday. We all think the food here is really good and it could be one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in..."

Julia Nguyen

"Pork belly and fire chicken are definately the two amazing dishes that I would reorder for next visit. Also a relaxing place for friends gathering...."

Iris Peng

"We arrived and it took some time for the staff, who seems disengaged, to seat us. However once seated our waiter was attentive and the food arrived..."

Jamie Lyons

"Ive been here twice now and and both times I was absolutely blown away. The food is delicious and the place has a really cool atmosphere. Its..."

Russel Dias

"Been here multiple times and it never fails to impress me. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! Ideal for sharing lots..."

Georgia Forde

"Great service from Cara and the team. Excellent food and a lively, vibrant atmosphere that was both classy and fun. I would highly recommend the..."

Sam Nouri

"Amazing food and outstanding service, the head chef has got everything on this menu spot on! The busy atmosphere is testament of the quality of the..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Incredible ! The flavours are like nothing I have ever tasted, this place has great atmosphere. Would recommend trying the pork belly! the service is..."

A

"Great food, service and advice when ordering. I am gluten free and was able to order a number of things to share with everyone and we found that..."

Natalie Janet

"The food, service, decor, ambiance everything is 10/10!! Seriously couldn't fault Mekong Baby if i tried. We tried a couple of items between two of..."

SS

"Love Mekong baby. Their shredded chicken salad and pork bellie us amazing. The only issue is you have to plan and book in advance rather than walking..."

Amber McIver

"Really cool spot always improving and the staff always deliver it really speaks for itself on a great level with its food and drinks list don't think..."

Dave Son

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and vibrant flavours! Mekong Baby is one of my local favourites for a meal or just popping in for a drink...."

Pia Crawford

"Awesome atmosphere! LOVED the food, fusion food with authentic roots from Asia. We ordered the spicy chicken and if red beef curry, the chicken was a..."

Judy Chhy

"Mekong baby is really good!! I fell in love with this place through instagram. My sister and I were very excited to go here, as we saw photos of..."

Seamus M.

"Teenage favourite restaurant & didn't disappoints. Tried the beef curry for the first time just melted in your mouth. Crab beetle leaves never..."

Louise

"I went to Mekong Baby with a friend few months ago and it was a great experience. The décor and ambience is very well done, eye catching without..."

Natasha Kapoor

"Mekong Baby is such a treat. Went along last night with my partner and family and most likely had too much to drink but that was just because I was..."

Blaine Stevenson

"If you were honest it would be hard not to like Mekong Baby. Billed as a “clever recreation of South East Asian fusion”, I’m not certain what..."

Duncan Galletly

"Our first time at Mekong Baby....what a pleasant and exciting experience! Highly recommended for people who love food bursting with so many flavours..."

Bindu Sethuram

"I'm a huge Asian fusion fan and Mekong Baby is honestly the best Asian restaurant. The food is full of flavour and every meal is beautifully..."

Mariamjafer

"Was very excited to try this place. The food was amazing, full of flavour. We ordered two salads and two small plates between the two of us. It was..."

Lena Guo

"Mekong Baby is always full of energy and has a fantastic atmosphere. They are another restaurant doing fusion cuisine well. I have been there a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, lovely food!Bustling with energy, this place really lifts your mood up as soon as you walk through..."

Where.iate

"I was pleasantly surprised with this dining experience. There are a few fusion places around and when I viewed the menu online I wasn't that..."

Lisa Whyte

"Absolutely devine! Have been a couple of times with a big group of friends and we get the banquet menu. Excellent value for money! You get so many..."

Lauren Cluff

"Just had dinner here with friends was outstanding. Kingfish sushimi, pork Vietnamese rolls, squid then pork belly and slow cooked lamb shoulder..."

Girlygirl

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! Love the food, bang on point. The menu is flavoursome, unique and diverse. Service is great and staff..."

Nick Stuhlmann

"Amazing food, great service.....banquet options were splendid......loved the quail egg, goat curry and pork belly ..... can't wait to go back..."

Pooja Pamula

"This place never disappoints me. Great service and atmosphere. Braised pork belly and goat curry both have lots of flavours and fragrance but also..."

Poricasol

"Beautiful south east asian-fusion food here. A must try is the pork belly, amazing flavours and just heavenly. Every time my bf and I go, pork belly..."

CD

"Been here once with the family. Not a big choice of kids dishes and all is spicy. Definitely worth it on a date or with friends, but not with kids...."

Franck Hesse

"We've heard about this place from friends and they raved about it, so we thought we better try it for ourselves. We came Sunday night..."

Don Shrimpton

"Food at Mekong Baby was delicious, I'm always a fan of restaurants that encourage sharing plates; everything I tried had excellent flavor and was..."

Toni Wilson

"After reading a few not so great reviews and then experiencing MB for myself, I give this estab. a 5. Yes it was packed and yes we waited a little..."

Vitale Eti

"Well u don't have to wait long for a meal here. 10 min and our food was already hitting the table ??Staff were friendly and knew what to..."

Myles Mulder

"WOW WOW WOW!!! I haven't had so many original dishes served up to me in years! Literally! This food was SO deeply flavourful I nearly wept with joy...."

Larissa Denton

"Must try : Kingfish Sashimi for entrée and Pad see ewOne of my favorite restaurants in Auckland.Good ambience and great selection of..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Another exotic option presented by the same owner of Moo Chow Chow and Blue Breeze Inn. Full flavor of the East, not for the weak palette, infused..."

Rong Shi

"Went on a Thursday night, was in a large group so had the upstairs to ourselves. Would have preferred to be less excluded but logistically I guess..."

Ross Matthews

"Mekong Baby is an absolute favourite restaurant of mine.The decor is divine ,with seperate areas for groups ,great bar,and outside..."

Sarah Jane

"Two words...Pork belly ✋????????☝??????????➕✔️? (and a whole lotta emoticons!). ..."

T!N@ss

"My 2nd visit even better than the 1st, fantastic food , great service, a seamless experience..cant wait for the 3rd visit.. Oh and one last word....."

Julia Foster

"There’s something satisfying about finding a restaurant that ticks all the right boxes, at least in my books.Fusion cuisine has taken New..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Love this place. Great atmosphere, lovely food, awesome service and yummy cocktails. The spiced lamb ribs is a favourite of mine - still tasting it..."

Adeline

"Mekong Baby sits on the slightly higher end of the overdone, illustrious flurry of Asian fusion restaurants hitting Auckland. Taking inspirations..."

Monica

"I'm personally a huge huge hugeeee fan of Asian Fusion and when I saw the menu for Mekong Baby, I knew I had to try it out and boy did it exceed my..."

Kellie Lee

"We dine at Mekong Baby a lot and I've decided it's the new favourite! The restaurant is large, busy and buzzing with atmosphere. The food is a true..."

Philippa Bannerman

"Great restaurant and great food and drink. This was our second time here the first time we had ceviche and 2 curries all were delicious and 5 out of..."

Marilyn Moore

"Been here a few times for lunch and dinner and I am obssesed- after hearing John keen ate here I was like I have to try this and went back 2 times..."

Chloe-Mae

"This is one of my favourite restaurants and I love dining here. This restaurant is specifically great for sharing food with many people as the menu..."

J

"Wonderful cosy seating, with just the right amount of light for all those wanting to take Instagram pics. Food portions are made to be shared, whilst..."

Alex Wong

"Had the "let's eat" option where they bring their best dishes. We all got soo full at one point that we haven't even received our mains yet. Highly..."

Seth Loch

"I had the pleasure of coming to this restaurant with my wife. It was a first time we visited and we were both amazed with the decor and the food of..."

Tony Edelsten

"I must admit, I was not a fan of fusion cuisine until Mekong Baby. Whilst the menu sounded appealing, I was still feeling rather apprehensive with..."

Heartshrooms

"Amazing service from the wait staff and the variety in food and taste was superb! It is expensive however, but I guess that's what you get in a place..."

Alex

"Every time I've been here I've enjoyed it. The food is simple and delicious and the cocktails are a revelation. They know what works for them and..."

Richard Matthews

"LOVE this restaurant! Best Asian Fusion restaurant I have ever been to. Friendly staff and can't really fault anything! We had one of the set..."

Trin

"Good meal. Nice atmosphere. I found a few of the dishes a bit salty, especially the hapuka. J love salty food but this was over the top. Tartare was..."

Angela Trigg

"First time here this evening with a mate after wanting to try for a long time, the 630 sitting suited and we never felt rushed as the food arrived..."

David Parussini

"We were a group of 8 and decided to do the banquet meal. Food came out really quickly and we had already finished the starters before we were served..."

Claire

"Vibrant place and great food. The manager and the staff connects with their customer which is a good thing. And allow me to say that the braised pork..."

AngeLi

"I have been here a few times, and honestly because the pork belly is so delicious I can't stop my craving for it! If it weren't so bad for me I..."

Linny

"Awesome restaurant in the heart of P Rd, rated extremely highly by everyone I talk to and also from my own experiences. If you want great service and..."

Frank

"Have been here a few times now! Me & my partner loved the calamari & the goat curry the first time we came! Also the iced tea cocktail was super..."

Gen Middlemiss

"had a lovely afternoon at Mekong today! after getting a fabulous cocktail recommendation and nice friendly service. food was yummy the prawn cakes..."

Clarke Bovaird

"Fabulous Feast. I took a group of 12 and we had one of the banquets. An amazing variety of tasty dishes with fabulous flavours. We were all very full..."

Olive Lady

"This local is loving the new Southeast Asian addition to the Ponsonby strip. Mekong Baby hasn't failed to impress, whether as a twosome or a large..."

Tania McRae

"Awesome lunch today today! Great service and the squid was some of the best I've ever had!!! Will definitely be..."

Graeme Clarke

"This is a place I'll be spending my summer days at, the cocktails are to die for and the staff are efficient at keeping them flowing....looking..."

Amelia Story

"Exceptional value and qualityI've been there a few times with friends more recently with a tinder date. She loved the place it was a really..."

Jamie Foster

"Food was incredibly tasty and well presented and portion sizes were reasonable. Will definitely be back with more friends so we can try more plates. ..."

Faroe3456

"A friend and I went to Mekong Baby for lunch on a saturday. The staff were very attentive right from the staff, very friendly and knowledgeable about..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"I thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine and the staff were really helpful.Always seem to be able to get a table pretty easily for a place on..."

Will Wood

"Very spice,nice chicken worth driving there ..."

Reema

"I took a group of 10 to Mekong for a celebration.The table was great and plenty large enough for our team.Our waiter was very fast to..."

Steve Caplan

"A perfect mix of authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a urban ambience that works for lunch or dinner, very few places can make the crossover, Meekong..."

Paul

"I value food quality over service, which is lucky because the food at Mekong Baby was excellent overall and superb at times. The waiter service was..."

Gus

"I was looking for somewhere interesting to eat on our last night in Auckland, and came upon Mekong Baby. Loved their website and thought, well, if..."

C Myers

"My recommendation would be to come with three or more friends/family, this will ensure you can sample more items from the menu.The food is a..."

Sean Appleby

"First time experience was through recommendation from regular Mekong Baby diners. A great choice; loved the food well chosen from a good menu,..."

Neil

"This review has been editedBelow is an outline of our initial experience.Since then I have been contacted by the restaurant owner. Mr..."

Nicole Obrien

"My partner and I went to this Viet/fusion eatery last night. I had read that some found the staff rude, but we were happily greeted and seated. Our..."

Kacie Stetson

"Great Food! Great environment, a massive step up from the previous restaurant there. Went with the Duck Salad, it was amazing!Great wine..."

Nathan Muller

"I have been to Mekong Baby 3 times. Twice with my company and once with my friend ....love the food and the staff ! I would highly recommend it..."

Jasbir Kaur

"I have been here twice now and both times the food was really good. My favourites have been the Braised pork belly, red beef curry and the Duck..."

Miss Kiki

"Very good enjoyed every single dish that came out and the cocktails which were recommended by the staff were totally suitable.Nice relaxed..."

White

"I was recently in Ponsonby with friends and we had to go looking for a place available that didn't require that we booked a week ago. Mekong Baby..."

Billy The Kid

"I must confess that I was a bit wary of eating here due to the "hype" about the food by a few of my workmates who have been here before. Lets just..."

Meagan R

"I went to Mekong Baby to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of friends. I made no reservation and more friends than what's I expected turned up...."

Cristina Magni

"We arrived without a booking on an extremely busy Saturday and somehow only managed to wait 5 minutes for a table. Looked like we were going to have..."

Mezza

"A group of 3 walked in on a Friday evening - no wait and served immediately by a friendly waitress. We ordered drinks and appetizers - I recommend..."

Catalina Espinoza

"Unexpected 'Ladies Lunch' - I was working in the area but my friends were on holiday so I suggested somewhere close as I had to return to..."

Linda Walsh

"Exciting, fun and vibrant - and that was just the cocktail list! We had an excellent night there recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Maybe..."

AndrewAs

"Had a dinner at Mekong Baby as a Christmas celebration with friends. The food was delicious, lots of it, and really enjoyable. However, was unaware..."

Adele Taurau

"Walked in by chance on Friday afternoon with a client from Brisbane. Each mouth full was a treat. The flavors and taste sensations were divine. The..."

Linda Pope

"Twice in one month, two totally different occasions and both absolutely superb. Early October, private room booked, birthday celebration planned,..."

Frances Little

"This was fantastic dining when I went there for my birthday. Not only was it authentic food with great atmosphere, the food was fresh, fast &..."

Pene Milne

"Cheeky girls night out!!! Toss up between Mekong Baby or Blue Breeze, and cocktails won in the end. So we headed down to Mekong Baby arrived around..."

Tina Harris

"Went for dinner to Mekong Baby last night with work friends. Service was friendly and efficient, drink orders taken quickly and served soon after...."

Henry Page

"I arrived at mid day for a quick lunch, and already the restaurant was filling up. Had a delicious Papaya Salad..a recommendation from a staff..."

Shelly Gray

"We arrived Thursday night @ 6.30 hoping we might fluke a table. The restaurant was fully booked but we were able to sit in the bar. This was a great..."

Melanie Vermont

"I went their for the first time for lunch with a friend and I have to say was 'blown away' by the food.We had Kingfish Sashimi which had the..."

Rachel Huband

"Went for dinner early on a busy Saturday night with a large table of 8. No one was prepared to take the lead and order for the table so we left it..."

Kirsten Crossan

"Went for lunch with a couple of friends Friday - great food and service and getting a table was no problem this place is big so plenty of seating..."

Doris Day

"Busy Friday night, a large group, our own fault for a mistake on booked time. But they accommodated us until a table came up.Superb food,..."

Robert Steele

"Dined recently on a busy Friday night. The food was excellent value for money and service excellent. Quick with the meals. Waitress accidentally..."

Sam

"Went to Mekong Baby for first time last night a group of four the early sitting. Excellent fusion food, attentive staff, busy atmosphere,..."

Michele Wade

"We had a great evening at Mekong Baby. The floor staff are well trained, friendly and efficient and we felt very welcome.The food was..."

Rosalie Bay

"WOWDined last night this was superbGreat Decor Great Service , although a little glitch to start with Wine prices at realistic ..."

John Todd

"We tried Mekong Baby for the first time on Saturday night, a group of us that enjoy great restaurants a lot.......all I can say is wow !! what a..."

Luke Fisher

"Wow. The food was sublime. We thought we would give it a whirl as it was once upon a time not so long ago our regular haunt - GPK. But..."

Jennifer Austin

"OK - let me first state I'm a fan - having been four times now. But went last night (two couples) and was disappointed...and very annoyed. The food..."

Peter Brown

"Was finally given a chance to try Mekong Baby when it was announced that our mid-year work dinner was going to be held there. Having had fantastic..."

Grace Hall

"Mekong baby is one of my favourite places for group dining. Not only do they offer 3 very unique private function rooms with fantastic banquet set..."

Lisa Edgar

"Love this place! We had the lamb shoulders, pork belly, fire chicken and prawn and mango salad. All beautifully presented and amazing..."

Tessa Hall

"We visited Mekong baby for a family lunch on a warm day and wow my mum loved the place. She couldn't help taking pictures of the restaurant. The..."

Fridayu

"Having scheduled a catch up lunch with my Mother who's freshly back from spending my inheritance for three months, I thought it only right and..."

Flyingkiwi

"The increase and development of modern Asian cuisine in Auckland has been going strong and with restaurants like MooChowChow, Cafe Hanoi and now..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Oh baaabbbyyy! We had a fantastic long lunch. The service was consistent and attentive. We had several dishes to share and all were very, very good...."

Mercari Limited

"Beautiful place with nice atmosphere and friendly staff, our lovely server was happy to give us recommendations on food. The apple tart with salted..."

T Trifonoff

"We celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. It's a fusion Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is quite chic and very popular. Although we went there..."

Corinne Coutinho

"We had pleasant experience. The food is asian fusion. The popcorn prawn is a must have. It was spicy n crispy. The madras chicken curry with yoghurt..."

Lakshmi Dhana

"Great restaurant. Awesome quantity and bug portion! Love the..."

Dozer Ponsonby

"Great times had here with my fellow colleagues. Gawjizz & adorable settings within this cute & cosy space. A great range of deelish meals in the..."

Ms Tuipulotu

"Delicious flavourful dishes in nice ambience. Food comes out incredibly fast and the staff is very attentive. Every dish was full of flavours and..."

Linda A.

"Just the most amazing restaurant. The food is stunning Southeast Asian fusion, every dish we had was mind blowing! Highly recommended the popcorn..."

Becky Celia

"So far the best "small sharing plate asian" restaurant we've eaten at in Auckland! So good we came twice within a month! PROS +++Asahi beer +++..."

h bax

"My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Mekong Baby! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was really tasty. We tried several dishes,..."

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The Kimchi Project

84/100 (1123 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

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Korean

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"Love this place! Their waffle fries are sooo delicious, aswell as their bao buns. Will defs go..."

Madison Sturt

"So it was birthday dinner and we booked table for two.We ordered Lotus root chips - they looked good, tasted pretty average so 3.5 out of..."

Atul Bhateja

"Great decor, service and vibe. The chicken was standard. Hip young crowd. The noodles used to be good but the menu has changed. I would come here for..."

A

"Amazing atmosphere and great..."

Bayleigh Tubman

"We ordered the soft shell crab bun, one was for my 5yr old daughter, so I asked them to serve all the other stuff on the side. My daughter loved..."

Maikayla

"Amazing place Fancy place..."

Shubham Heda

"Nice food.The chicken is..."

Lorena Georgio

"Have been coming here since it opened and it never fails to disappoint. Their Korean fusion utilizes the best part of European and Korean cuisine. I..."

Bella Qian

"Rating 4.0 A modernised version of Korean. The place feels more like a bar/bristro with the open backyard dinning area. Modernise also mean the..."

Manz

"Been here many times over many years and food has always been good - eggplant dish and soft shell crab bun, and the kimchi fried rice. Breakfast is..."

Michelle W

"Squid Ink Pasta: not gonna lie we felt pretty cool 😎eating black pasta hehe. What surprised us was that the pasta is very light, very garlicky and..."

FoodiesTable

"We ordered the squid ink pasta, Buddha bowl, soft shell crab bao, pulled pork bao and one of the Warrior Kambucha. We wanted some Asahi but they were..."

Felicia

"Had a nice time with my friends. We ordered 3 plates and all of us managed to walk out stuffed. The food was well seasoned and the ambience was nice..."

Spyro

"Great food and staff tasty and fast service you got to try it!!!! Its value for money and fast..."

Brad Vidovich

"Food was tasty and the atmosphere was cool! Service was great..."

RB

"Authentic Korean cuisine. The couched seats are very comfortable and nice as a cafe if theres not too many..."

Renie

"Don’t be deceived by the small frontage of this place - the restaurant spills out into a lush, tropical-feeling courtyard tucked away out of street..."

Husk Creative

"We had been waiting to try this place out! Finally got a chance and we made reservations. This place is quite famous and its always busy. I would..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Came here because if Zomato gold membership. I think with his membership it meets expectations. This place is more for lovers to spend time talking..."

Hao Chang

"Great Korean fusion restaurant in the city!Summary:Food Taste: 5 starsFood Presentation: 5 starsService: 5..."

Shannon

"Food is quite good and interesting, service was a bit let down by inconsiderate staff but overall a good dining experience. recommended to try..."

Ricky Bhat

"Cozy seating area in the back garden shed. Family friendly but also great for dinner dates...."

Johnson Wang

"Pretty good food here and all service was a bit 50-50 and some errors with zomato gold but all..."

Tom

"Came here on zomato gold - super pretty place, make sure you get a chance to dine in their back garden! Food was 5/5 and friendly staff too. Will..."

Joohee Grace Park

"The meal was great, the kimchi fried rice was brilliant. The portion and quality of it was great, especially for lunch. The scenery was beautiful..."

Minh Thu

"@thekimchiproject with @zomatogold 🥰 I highly recommend the kimchi pasta with tempura chicken 🤤🤤 my friends had the chilli chicken (picture..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"Kimchi Bacon Pasta is original without being too spicy, their ice tea also compliment well to the Korean style spicyness in their cooking.I..."

Mark Choi

"Korean fusion place. Nice food and big portion for lunch. We ordered kimichi fried rice, bbq pork on rice and softbrab bun. Will come back again to..."

Becky Kuang

"Wait staff were considerate enough to actively seek a quieter seat for us(think Livia was her name) as we were seated next to a loud function. Other..."

Dillon Mitchell

"Food 4/5Service 3/5Ambience 5/5Price..."

Cosmostar Wu

"Excellent food and service!!..."

Citra.bakhtiar

"▫️Food: 🥢 Buddha bowl + bulgogi beef 🥢 Kimchi bacon pasta + tempura chicken. The pasta was..."

Karate Watah

"You HAVE to go there after 11am because The Jungle is only open then. The front cafe is just a normal cafe, but the back section is amazing. It’s..."

Jonathan Chau

"Came here with my friend and used my Zomato Gold. Super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere and an overall pleasuremable experience. I had the..."

Steven Philalom

"Love the atmosphere and the decoration especially the bamboo. The food was awesome. Will definitely come back..."

Dewey Wu

"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 5/5This place seems small from the outside but they have more beautifully decorated space at the..."

Stayc

"Great food with great ambiance. It was the first time I went to this place and got amazed with the food, customer service. One of the best places I..."

Manik Bhatia

"The salad was like dipping all the vegetables into soy sauce but the tomato pickles taste pretty special. The waffle fries was a little bit let me..."

GG

"Really enjoyed eating here and not only was the service amazing, the atmosphere and aesthetics of the place was really enjoyable. We had the Buddha..."

Hannah Zheng

"Kimchi fried rice was surprisingly..."

Sana Patel

"Another hidden gem located in Lorne St, Auckland. Love the ambiance of this place. A good place to catch up with friends in a very relax and cozy..."

Regie

"Great food. Has a nice outdoor/undercover type dinner area with nice greenery.Had the soft shell crab and bao buns which were excellent. Would..."

TheKumara

"tried this place for dinner the other day because we saw it popped up on gold. it's normally one you sort of walk past without knowing. but I must..."

Bean

"Good coffee and hot chocolates here. Love the mugs they use. The decor is really nice, and they have a large covered courtyard area at the back which..."

Shannon

"Staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Buddha bowl and seafood Laska. Both very tasty...."

S Sun

"Incredible food and amazing place to go for a catchup with friends or family outing. Recently started offering a baked aubergine dish and highly..."

R R

"From the front it looks like the other cafes in the area, fairly thin with limited seating. the magic happens when you walk towards the back to the..."

Benedict Uy

"Seafood laksa was really delicious and creamy. I wish there were a few more kinds of seafood - then it would be 5/5! Food came quickly and the..."

Éimear Clancy

"Service was lovely and setting was comfortable. We were the last customers there after having a late lunch and did not feel rushed or pressured to..."

Nicola

"Friendly staff, easy to use zomato gold. Food was tasty too. Infusion Korean style. The environment is a highlight. it is not a small restaurant,..."

Evayang8885

"Our first attempt of Korean fusion cuisine. They have brought kimchi to a whole new level! Who would have known kimchi would go so well with..."

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"I love the vibe of this place. My mom and I had the Southland Salmon Ceviche and K BBQ pork rice. The dishes were beautiful and so flavourful. The..."

Harsen Agon

"Highly recommend the kimchi seafood laksa - my bowl was completely clean at the..."

Kimberley Brown

"Had our team lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised with the vegan offerings. Had the crunchy eggplant bun, the yuzu mushroom salad and a maple..."

Purita Mok

"Came here without booking in advance, we got bar seats which were fine with a nice view towards the bar. The food was amazing. I would definitely..."

Sarah Tran

"New style of Korean fusion food!Kimchi Laksanoodle was so good to meSmart try and a good result with kimchi.Will visit again..."

Inkyong Isabel Kim

"It took too long to order and serve food. So we wanted to place more orders, but we did not. The food was so delicious but amont was a litter short..."

Rachel

"It’s our third time here, second time to review them and every moment that I had been here was simply amazing. The food was spot on and had tried..."

Ang Sarap

"What a lovely place! Sweet ambiance, extremely welcoming service, no fussy to Zomato Gold members. Short and clear, love it. Pro..."

Code 9527

"I’ve been here twice before and always enjoyed the food but never came unless it was for a special occasion as the prices are usually quite..."

Sabrina Hea

"The ambience here was great. My Kimchi Fried Rice with the pork belly was superb but the added chicken to the bacon pasta was a bit dry and that..."

David Chen

"Improved substantially since first opened.Healthy beautiful delicious satisfying. Will be going more frequently from now on...."

Tony Ma

"Delicious, clean, presentable meals and great selection of food and drinks. We enjoyed the fried chicken, soft shell crab is a must and kimchi fried..."

Janis

"My lunch experience here was amazing! My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered! It’s good that they had vegetarian options! I would love to..."

Samantha Badilles

"The soft shell crab bao was nice but could've been better with some sauce, there was some sort of relish with it but a seafood type sauce wouldve..."

Manoj Patel

"Beautiful and warm environment. Requires early booking for busy Friday night. Food was good and reasonably priced. No issue to redeem Buy 1 Free 1 on..."

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"Had always wanted to try the Kimchi project because of the raves we have seen on zomato. Finally had the chance to and we ordered the Kimchi waffle..."

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"A monthly spot for me when I’m catching up with people in the CBD, Kimchi Project is one of the best spots in applying your Zomato Gold. I’m also..."

Medium_Rare

"Coming for lunch, staff was friendly and service was fast and good, the setting is very cute. Definitely recommend to friends and come back..."

James

"Super impressed with the service and the food! Delicious delicious delicious! I had the Korean pork fried rice. The best boo Choy on it I have ever..."

Cushla Foley

"Ordered kimchi fried rice soft shell crab bao. Have to say the bao was yummy but nothing too special. Kimchi fried rice was really nice though! Good..."

Stephanie Qin

"food 4/5service 4.5/5ambiance 5/5good value for Zomato gold that has food 1+1. spent $36 for these three nice and delicious dishes...."

Timothyxrwang

"Been for the first time. Very cute looking place. Tried their fried chicken rice and honey ginger tea. Love their food and tea. Will surely go again...."

Vishal Rai

"Food is always good and courtyard is beautiful, such a hidden gem in the City. Always a great place to meet friends and highly recommend the Kimchi..."

Rosie Mae

"The food is like all other cafes but portion is slightly lower than others. But the location and service is good. I'd suggest the dry dishes as they..."

Tiger Li

"Great place with great food. This restaurant serves Korean cuisine. Some great unique and yummy dishes . The kimchi fried rice was the best. The..."

Tanuj

"We visited this place for dinner on the weekend.Ordered pasta, kimchi fried rice & waffle fries, all of the food was well presented, i don't..."

Lily

"Good value with Zomato gold 1+1. About $50 for two people with quality dinner and absolutely nice dining ambience.We had seafood laksa,..."

Pig Cat

"Summary:Taste - 5/5Quantity - 3/5Environment - 5/5Service - 5/5Cleanliness - 5/5Price - lean towards the pricey..."

BlankLove

"First timer here - the staff were all super friendly, the place had such a relaxed vibe out in the courtyard where we sat. We ordered the Chilli..."

Anthony King

"Great service. We had our two years old daughter with us and the waiter was very considerate in where we could seat for the high chair the got...."

Chang-Yu David Huang

"Pretty good experience. Had been here for lots of times for lunch but first time for dinner. Food was as good as always. The only time did not got a..."

Coco_Clairy

"The ambience here is really lovely, and I remember coming here quite often when it first opened, especially for the Kimchi Waffle fries.However,..."

Louise

"I’ll be honest, would not have gone into kimchi project if it hadn’t been for zomato gold. Very inconspicuous shop front that looks..."

Eat_Out

"Beautiful little resto. The garden at the back is really cool. Food was good and a touch of healthy stuff. Pricing is not that bad. Staff are..."

Tez

"The best place to go either for a date or with a group of friends. Everything that is served in the menu is top notch. Have been here multiple times..."

Sehaj Mehra

"Deep friend aubergine is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so good!! The bao’s are good. The kimchi fried rice is nice as well.Atmosphere is..."

Sam Bazalo

"With a gorgeous courtyard, this is a great spot to eat and relax during your lunch break or an after-work feed. I haven't been here since January..."

Alma Eats

"I’ve been to The Kimchi Project twice and I can honestly say that both times were truly exceptional! Nice presentation, nice food, nice..."

Ellie

"Have been here a few times now and enjoy the food and atmosphere every time. The staff are friendly and attentive. Finding a car park to get to the..."

Hriday Shah

"Very gooood laksa! It said kimchi laksa but I didnt taste any kimchi as it is more laksa-ie, but its still good! So I ain't complain 😂😂 my..."

Calosa Nema

"Amazing little outdoor bar, the food menu was super thorough and had something for everyone. Even on a Sunday evening the vibe was fun and the place..."

Adrianna Hannan

"I had been here a few times when they first opened up a few years ago, but had not returned afterwards even though I have fond memories, as the price..."

Vivian C

"This Kimchi Fries is the best!I love the ambiance too and I wanna come back for more and check out your other menu’s! 😉👌🏼I’ts..."

Leia

"Been here 3 times and I think it's a great place to catch up with friends. The ambience is very youthful and quite hipster. Their twist on Korean..."

Lala

"Lovely customer service. Food is delicious. Not many vegetarian options though. Beautiful interior design, great for photo opportunities.Also..."

Vegetarianfoodlover

"I have been here many times and it hasn’t failed to impress me yet so it’s a great place for a good feed - close to uni and town. Only flip side..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"The BBQ fried rice was so tasty. Good prices as well. I went there on a Tuesday evening, it was very busy so I recommend booking in advance...."

Raylene Cole

"We came here for Dinner on a Monday night and got the Kimchi waffle fries, kimchi fried rice and salmon sashimi salad.The staff were super..."

Emily Gossen

"Kimchi Spag Pasta is to die for. Best split with a friend though, it is quite rich! Kimchi Waffle Fries and Pork Bao Bun were also delish. Best to..."

Ciaran R

"Came here for brunch a while ago, Their chicken taste really good and came in a good portion as well.The shop is very clean and have a really good..."

MCP

"First time eating at the kimchi project. I regret not visiting before. The ambiance is lovely and so is the food. The service was nice too. We..."

Christine

"Good dining spot for some casual Korean dining. Nice garden dining area with nice heaters even in winter.We had dinner and really enjoyed..."

Kieran

"Had lunch here today and it was great! The wontons came with a delicious sauce and the chilli chicken on rice was even better. The venue is also a..."

Cjuddy

"Amazing Kimchi creamy pasta!Spicy kimchi and a bit sweet cream combination is very nice! I love the interior there is a garden behind as well..."

Yuki

"The food was delicious, the courtyard was beautiful. The chicken wings were spicey, but possibly the best I've ever had. Only improvement would be..."

Laura Blunt

"Went here this morning and me and partner both really enjoyed our meals. Food tasted great, coffee was delicious and service was friendly and..."

Acelin James

"I love the kimchi project. I always leave feeling so full. Usually cause I can’t bring myself to stop eating since it’s so yummy. I would..."

Yasmin Walker

"Courtyard pleasant as ever, had the jung sik which is their lunch set. Very tasty beef in a broth with purple rice and other things. Good service. No..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"It was brilliant.Staff Service is good,price is good,food is colorful and tasty.There is a smooth atmosphere inside.We had a good..."

Yurika Tsutsumi

"Friendly staff, good food and neat and tidy place. But bit cold in the winter. Fried eggplant bun is my favourite and everyone should try..."

Coriander Lover

"A little on the pricey side for portion sizes, but quality of food was pretty good so made up for some of that. Venue is also very relaxed and..."

Kid0f88

"Well-balanced dinner meal on rice with fresh ingredients. Fusion korean, put good portion of different sauces to go with. Just rice was a bit..."

Jaws The Tastler

"Had a lovely lunch experience here! We came by with just six minutes to the kitchen closing but the staff were super lovely and gave us time to..."

Carley Peng

"Cute little hide out in the city and love the half outdoor feel! Food was great although serving was a bit slow. Soft shell crab bun was also tasty..."

Foodie

"Spacious tables hidden out back at this inner city gem. The food is amazing and spicy and the service is good. Delightful surroundings in which to..."

Dumba

"You could not know from the entrance, there is a nice seating at the back garden. We ordered Kimchi waffle, chill chicken on rice and pasta, food is..."

Tina

"I gotta admit this place had amazing chill az vibes. The real groovy music mixed with the cool outdoorsy decor was amazing.Our waitress gave us..."

Jedediah J

"The restaurant has got a very nice and chill ambience. The food are nice too. Would definitely go back again soon with my friends and..."

Dela Cruz

"Love the hidden garden behind! Korean fusion is much fun to eat. Very nice coffee too, especially the flat white which I always have. I would..."

Sudi Shen

"I went with my fiancé on a random Tuesday night and the place was filled. I enjoyed the flavours of the food and the staff was friendly. It had a..."

Derek Cheung

"Came here for dinner - loved the potato waffles!! Also had the pork dish which wasnt so flavourful. Decor is really nice and service was good also...."

Anna Wong

"I love kimchi project and have been here at least 5 times! My favourite dishes are the chilli chicken and the lunch set with beef bulgogi. If you..."

Nikita Patel

"Really lovely staff and very accommodating. Very popular during Saturday evenings but they were able to slot us a reservation slightly earlier..."

Em Kay

"The place was quite quiet but had a really cool vibe. We sat out the back at a sharing table as we didn’t have a reservation, which was totally..."

Chelsea

"The ambience is very nice, love that glass house at the back! Food is good quality and delicious. I have tried the Bhudda bowl, yuzu salad, and the..."

Charis Yang

"It's a wonderful big place that is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is very calming and exquisite. It's very warm despite being outside. The..."

Sarah Wu

"The food is good but with rooms for improvement. Some dish were kind of just Okay.Ambient is very good, definitely a good place to hangout with..."

Joe Joe Yap

"Awesome food! Always busy but managed to get a table. The spicy wings are extra spicy.... but still tasted great! Would recommend, have a great..."

Kimberley Leonard

"Excellent place to have a working lunch! The atmosphere is great, the food appetising and delicious, and the servers are super friendly! I’ll..."

Karen Chow

"Toppokki was one the best dish from there, but what shame that they don’t have it on the menu any more . We will go back again, easy to find , good..."

Alice

"The food is 4 put of 5, Coffee 4.5 out of 5, the decoration 5 out of 5!Best place for me to hang out with my friends :)The court yard is..."

Mu

"Very impression with the view inside .thought it’s just a little bit space for cafe but when we get in,very surprised.beautiful view and food were..."

Micheal

"When you first walk in to the kimchi project you get this feeling that the meal is going to be good.There is the cute little courtyard at the..."

Blain

"Went here if friends. They have a hidden garden in the middle of the city feel to it.Food was pretty good and would definitly recommend to..."

DD Vinluan

"It's quite a fusion project of making Korean dishes in a more chic western way. I like the environment too. More preferred it in the daytime at lunch..."

Ming Zhang

"Ordered the chilli chicken on fried rice with a baked chesscake for desert. The chicken wS fried and had a nice base, would have preferred the rice..."

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"Finally got to check out the Kimchi Project and we were not disappointed! We’d held off going before because for a while they had very few..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Food was delicious and the place is beautiful!Perfect place for a date night or girl's night out. Pricing isn't too expensive, had our own mains, one..."

Gabby

"If you are expecting Korean food, it is probably not the best. However, very good fusion (westernized korean). From breakfast to dinner, it is very..."

Erica Kim

"First time I tried this place was when I was looking for a decent Zomato Gold place in the CBD. Kimchi Project is the most reliable for me, so far...."

Theodore Carlos

"Amazing interior and design, very relaxed atmosphere whilst maintaining a luxurious space. Staff is very friendly and open to suggestions! Highly..."

Jason Su

"Looks at the nice photos I took. The restaurant looks as good as the photos. Need me to say more? Kimchi project tastes good and looks good. It has a..."

Jing

"First time to this restaurant. good environment and friendly service. This feels like half korean half european cafe setting. Menu a bit different..."

Foodhunta

"Very cosy restaurant in the city. Food is delicious but serving sizes are on the smaller side. The kumara dessert especially is a highlight...."

Louise Meng

"A little slow to come out but great food and service. Would recommend the kimchi spag, sharp kimchi cuts through the creamy sauce, really..."

Angela Li

"Loved this place! The Kim Chi sampler was awesome, the cucumber kimchi is absolutely delish. I had the waffles which were tasty and the Jung Sik..."

Lisa Marie

"Amazing! Great vibe, friendly staff and great food. Awesome place for lunch or dinner. Keep up the great work guys, you really make a difference to..."

Mel Chow

"Staff were friendly and the food here was amazing. The food did not take too long to come out, not salty at all though they used kimchi. Highly..."

Brian Ji

"1st time visiting, but amazed with the atmosphere and place. Loved the food and the coffee. Well balanced between eastern and western food style...."

YoungRoh Stewart Jang

"We went with Zomato Gold.The place is lovely!We asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested some plates.We had the fried..."

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"Kimchi project is one of my favourite places to go for korean fusion food, it’s different and definitely one of a kind. The menu has changed from..."

Ghazal Kharazi

"Wanted to try this place after hearing so much hype about it and finally had a chance to go when I caught up with friends at kimchi project , i..."

Shuah Kim

"We've used Zomato gold here, twice. Last night was our second reservation. The food is AMAZING. The quality, flavours and presentation is 10/10...."

Girl On The Move

"Delicious variety of food, excellent customer service, lovely secret garden like area at the back of the restaurant. We ordered the 2 way..."

Adrianna

"Lovely restaurant hidden away in the heart of the city. With a nice ambience perfect for a dinner date. Although, the lighting could be slightly..."

John He

"Tried twice. Absolutely great. The foods weren't spicy as I am afraid. Very popular place as it was almost full on my two visits. You can not expect..."

Pukeko

"If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coming here, it’s to never judge a restaurant by its storefront 😅 I’ve walked past the Kimchi..."

Grace

"Fantastic eastern fusion restaurant. Lives up to the Lorne street vibe. The restaurant has an impressive interior and good indoor/outdoor flow. Food..."

Jack Whitfield

"We had dinner on a Saturday. Had to wait a bit since kitchen wasn’t open till 5pm for their break. Outdoor garden at the back had magical ambient..."

Sharon Yun

"I don’t know how many times I’ve walked past this place without paying much attention but then I startes hearing really good reviews and just had..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Cute little spot on Lorne Street. The courtyard has a great ambience.The food here is great. Ordered the Kimchi pasta along with the prawn..."

Tian

"Great place and cute area!! Super good vibes, with amazing korean fusion food. The Kimchi Fries are a must have and the Kimchi Fried Rice is..."

Yinya Shi

"It was my first visit here, and I used my Zomato Gold membership. I wish I tried this place earlier! Delicious food (ordered the ddeokbokki and short..."

J Choi

"Had the Szechuan Crispy Eggplant for the first time today which was amazing and Kimchi Fried Rice which was tasty as usual. The courtyard also has a..."

Ming Cheuk

"Delicious food, fun ambiance, and lovely people!We got the spicy chicken wings and BBQ pork rice. Both dishes were amazing. The portion is..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"#Zomatogold# experience was good. A Korean fusion restaurant. The food represented in a nice and modern way. The taste was great. Food..."

Jordan

"Pasta and kimchi fried rice is legit Love the pork belly Nice ambience Good vibes Food is quite slow though during lunch hour and..."

Annie Low

"So far have only tried the matcha latte and a caramel slice from the cafe but enjoyed these both immensley. Great ambiance and friendly service...."

Josephine Rose Orejana

"I have known about this place for a while but haven’t had the opportunity to try until Zomato Gold. I was really pleasantly surprised!..."

Ming_Angela Y

"The storefront does not do justice to this place. Inside there is a indoor dining and a courtyard dining area. Indoor is simple and elegant and..."

Lucy

"***EDIT - Over the last couple of visits I've tried the following: BBQ Pork: tasty but too much rice in proportion to meat. This is served with..."

G1k

"We went there on a Thursday evening. Staff are friendly however we had to wait for a long time before someone come to take our..."

May Hung

"Not quite the same as other Korean Fusion places I've been to; the sour cream with BBQ pork super tasty! Loved the atmosphere and decor, staff were..."

Linda

"The entrance on the Lorne St is small but the inside is big and cool. Love the secret garden. The potion is not very big but good enough. It's..."

Anita Lee

"Second time here, but first time using Zomato Gold. The ambience is fabulous and the food is yummy. Had the Crab Bao, Lotus Root chips and Poutine..."

Aleisha T

"The food was great, the staff was friendly and the atmosphere cosy. Be careful of the spicy wings though, one bite and we were crying like babies...."

Lambo

"INGENIOUS. Some say the perplexing concept of blending different cultural cuisine techniques is sacrilegious. However others say it’s a new area to..."

Brendan Chun

"I’ll keep it short here. Lovely place with good ambience and food to go with. We had a table of 8 and we were happy with every single dish we..."

Nivsha Amin

"Came here for dinner with a group of friends on a busy Friday evening. The staff were very polite, welcoming and bubbly which led to a pleasent..."

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"I've only been a couple of times, but the staff are friendly and welcoming. The setting is very pretty and the food is good. The only critiques i..."

Z M

"Really nice food! The place is hidden and amazing, you don’t expect the interior atmosphere from the location! Totally recommend, food and drinks..."

Reema Singh

"Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love..."

Lu Zhang

"We had the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and it was freaking delicious. The flavours and textures wad an amazing combo and I'll definitely come back!!..."

Johanna Mattsson

"It’s a great place nice and quiet center of the city .friendly stuff ,nice food Only were still some more of it ,can go wrong with this place..."

Hao Yong

"It gets busy as here but we were lucky to get seated pretty much right away. Friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed the kimchi fried rice! Deffo..."

Richard

"Loving the ambience. Be sure to go inside and continue to outside for better view. Kimchi project for the win also, highly recommended to eat it...."

Erika

"The ribs were real good, wish it came in XXXL size. 4/5 cuz some of the food didn’t go well together like the kimchi fries and rice dishes, too..."

Mentalboy9

"We had the breakfast kimchi and bacon and egg sandwich and it was soooooooo goood! Coffee is great too and of course the courtyard is so..."

Marco Abuyan

"Back here for the 4th time! We were heading to another restaurant before remembering that they are on Gold. Ordered the peach iced tea which was so..."

Mint

"Food was good but not good enough for me to plan a second visit any time soon. All the staff were lovely and helpful which was a..."

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"I really like this place- the eggplant is amaaaazing!!! Also last time I came with my sister the waiter was super friendly and seemed genuinely happy..."

Bella Zheng

"Good place. Nice environment. Very friendly waiters. wonderful tastes dinner. Definately try beef rib. Cant imagine this could be so good. Better..."

Phil XU

"Nice place to visit .. yummy food and really good staff and so friendly . Highly recommended to every one . I will be visiting this place again..."

Pancham Lakhanpal

"My experience at this place is Wow... We went out to try this place with friends. Every dish was amazing. Most important to mention even my little..."

JPK

"Nice place,Fair price (with Zomato membership)City area, need to pay for parkingNice staffDoesn't look like traditional Korean..."

SeaLam

"You've gotta try it. The food, the people, and ESPECIALLY the ambience is worth breaking your routine for.The staff were charming and..."

Luke Ameye

"The ambience of the place is super aesthetic and really good for photos 😂 We ordered the 2 way chicken which was really good - fried chicken was..."

Jenny Kim

"It’s definitely a hidden place on Lorne street. It looks like a very normal cafe when you walked pass by Lorne street, but when you go inside, you..."

Wendy Wang

"Excellent atmosphere and ambience, feels like being in a restaurant on a side street in an Asian town. Admittedly I'm not an expert on Korean food..."

Jonathan Clark

"Another Zomato Gold Experience here with Denny Setiawan, we ordered Korean BBQ pork fried rice and BBQ ribs - yummy and delicious, i love it.. also..."

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"When entered the place, felt like a small cafe (narrow seating) and when the waitress took us inside, surprisingly the ambience was lot different..."

Dinesh Atluri

"Went here a while ago for a lunch date and it was a memorable experience. The food was quite unique taste wise, and the presentation was very pretty,..."

Mocha

"If you are looking for authentic Korean food, I don't recommend this restaurant. Food is very average and doesn't have Korean taste at all. Good..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Beautiful Kimchi fried rice, my favourite dish there and now got my friend hooked! Great service and very polite with phone booking and at venue. Now..."

Janice Tay

"This place is a gem! Amazing food, amazing service and decent pricing. The food is plated so beautifully it’s a great spot to Instagram your food...."

Michael Ou Yang

"We went there for lunch at 1 pm on a weekday. The restaurant was packed with ppl inside out. Surprisingly, our order was ready in like 10 minutes...."

Nova Huang

"Been here twice... Utilized the privilege of Zomato Gold at my second visit. Very friendly staff and Yummy food =] Will definitely come..."

Yormi Wong

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent Korean Fusion Cafe in Auckland CBD. Great food..."

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"Go on the weekdays, so many people~ the fried waffle is excellent with pork on it~ There is no cooky & cream smoothy so tried the coffee, hope can..."

Sasa WU

"The Kimchi Project - my first visit and won't be my last! Went with @_georgieats_ and we both ordered the Jung Sik Korean lunch box: Bulgogi beef,..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Nice ambiance. The back open space is bigger than. I expected. Staffs are friendly and serve promptly. Food is amazing, personal favourite is the..."

J Li

"Busy restaurant with great ambience. Food took a bit longer than expected to be prepared. But overall was a great dining experience. Clean..."

P Chen

"Plenty of spaces in the backyard. Had a lovely time! A casual and beautiful place for gathering. Will definitely come back for another time! Thanks..."

Montina XU

"I had the chilli chicken on rice ordered from MealPal, the portion size looks small, but it still filled me up. The chicken was fried really well,..."

Sincere Wong

"Food was super good!! We ordered the kimchi fried rice and the salmon ceviche. I came here using the zomato gold membership for the first time and it..."

Elisa Soerjadi

"Came here for a Korean fusion dinner before watching Aladdin the musical. Lovely courtyard, who knows there is a little oasis at the back of a small..."

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Food2belly

"Had a really good experience here last night, it was Friday night therefore it was busy. Staff was lovely and attentive. We had short rib galbi, BBQ..."

Marchella Kusono

"Better than my expectation. Good presentation,good customer service, good environment, just food quality not equal to the price, but still good..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I love the dining area outside. It was mainly the reason why I wanted to dine here but after getting their kimchi pasta and korean bbq on rice, I..."

JC

"I love this place! Been here a few times and the food, drinks, service and look of the place have never let me down! A great place for dinner for any..."

Sofie Yeung

"Went there for dinner and was nicely surprised with sitting patio option at the back. Nicely decorated and relaxed atmosphere. Service was good and..."

Katerina

"The courtyard setting was lovely, especially in the CBD. The foot is not exactly Korean, it is more Korean fusion but the flavours are still there!..."

Gemma Burke

"Always my favourite spot for studying and a brunch with friends! Their courtyard is a lovely lush spot in our own concrete jungle of Auckland,..."

Annie Tong

"Been here twice and have been very pleased with the food both times. The kimchi waffle fries are definitely my favourite. Will be back again for..."

Yulia

"I love the hidden courtyard idea and a perfect place to held an event or birthday partyI really love the look of this place.The..."

Yusoff Kamal

"One of the best korean fusion restaurant. At first it looked like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a large seating area at the back with..."

Tarun Parmar

"The kimchi project has been on our "must try" list for some time now. Eventually we got around to it and we definitely weren't disappointed. The..."

Sjr Sjr

"Good service, good food, good vibes. Local joint with good prices to boot makes for a pleasant evening.Didn't realise they had an awesome..."

Rao

"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. Food was so nicely presented. Chef work was great in flavor nd presentation. Staff was very nice. Owner was..."

RKB

"I came here for the awesome restaurant month special in August, and boy I was not disappointed. This is such a beautiful restaurant, with a lovely..."

J.T547

"Food : 4.5/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 5/5After a morning of browsing for brunch spots in town, we stumbled across this cute..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Been meaning to visit The Kimchi Project for a while and finally got the chance to visit the other day. Met all of my expectations - great..."

Real Slug

"Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! We sat in the courtyard area and it was beautiful. Ordered their kimchi fried rice with pork belly..."

Blackpearl

"I was craving some korean fried chicken and I had heard about the secret garden, so I gave The Kimchi Project a try.Service: 10/10We..."

Grace Huang

"Wow. Yes. Definitely go prepared to spend money but prepared to have some of the best fish you've ever had. Stunning dishes, beautifully presented...."

Jason Jolly

"I went for breakfast and I had the avocado toast and nuttelino coffee. The food was very nice and will definitely come back to try their lunch menu...."

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"We came here as a recommended by a friend. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with pork belly it was finger licking good. My partner ordered bulgogi..."

Liza Cosme

"Modern and chic restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes. Standout was the DIY Ssam, pork+roti+pickle+tempura mushroom is surprisingly an amazing..."

Tony Shi

"This is a great korean fusion restaurant. Love the interior & ambience of the place. It looks like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a..."

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"This place is a hidden gem! Sister dragged me there for lunch, have always walked past it before, looked interesting but never enough for me to go..."

Silvann

"We were there for lunch on Saturday. The place was half packed. There is a nice sheltered courtyard with overhead heaters warming up the space quite..."

Dennis Kee

"Simple food but very tasty! Went there for lunch and my family and we ordered poutine waffle fries and Korean pork on rice and fish and chips for the..."

JenniferJ

"Absolutely brilliant! The food is beautifully done with a modern twist. Every single meal we had was very good. This restaurant could be completely..."

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

"I'd have to be honest and say that Kimchi's permanent menu is not really my favourite, except for the fried rice which is quite nice. So I do find..."

Thom

"From the entrance you would never expect a beautifully renovated garden style restaurant hidden inside. The kimchi project serves Korean..."

Jenny Da

"Came here with a few friends for dinner... be careful when out for dinner on Fridays/Saturdays! The beer garden is sometimes home to large after-work..."

Vic

"We had dinner here during restaurant month. The food was amazing - generous portions packed with flavour and the service was very friendly,..."

Wei

"Beautiful decor, whether you're sitting in the garden area outside or a cozy booth inside. Wonderful staff who smile at you and are happy to be at..."

Squiddy

"Cute spot in a courtyard style set up. We’d booked a table for lunch (highly recommend) and enjoyed yummy eats, I especially enjoyed the criss cut..."

Steph Coulton

"I was really impressed by how many different dietary requirements this place could cater for despite the rather small menu. The secret garden is..."

Dini

"Looking for a Korean inspired place to dine? This is the place! With beautiful interiors and a nice outdoor covered courtyard, it makes you..."

Food.review.nz

"We are meat lovers and the pork ribs we ordered is definitely a good choice for us! And I am super love their decorations, we will come back..."

Erica Zhang

"The food was great small portions though. The kimchi fried rice was not even half the plate. Good customer service, the staffs are friendly and..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Decided to head to The Kimchi Project and I ordered the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and Cookies and Cream smoothie whilst my friend ordered the Kimchi Fried..."

Eggster Eats

"Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in their secret garden out the back. It is a little bit cold but they have put some heaters there which was..."

Auckland Foodie

"This is one of those places where you just know you're going to gram their food - so I did. Food & Service was excellent. Bit on the pricey side, but..."

Jay

"One of the best Asian fusion places in Auckland! The courtyard is beautiful, cocktails are delicious and food is out of this world! Service is always..."

Lizzie

"What a delightful restaurant!! We were seated in the back courtyard area and it is just beautiful. Food was all exceptional! We tried the loaded..."

Emily

"If you are looking for Korean fusion food, the Kimchi project is great. But as someone who really loves Korean food, I felt that the Korean side to..."

Sammy & Raphy

"One of my favourites! The interiors of The Kimchi Project are so creative and inspiring - it makes for the perfect spot to work on assignments etc...."

Lauren.creative

"We went for an early dinner before a show. Great timing as they had some happy hour specials on snacks and wine! The soft shell crab bao was..."

Lacey Thompson

"So rare to find a place like that in the city. The tiny entry hides a beautiful secret garden that can be enjoyed even during winter and on rainy..."

Diogo Reck

"Wow, a hidden gem at Lorne St. I've already heard about awesome reviews at this place so I gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. You will be..."

LilMSunshine

"Came in with friends last year and quite a few times this year.Heard lots of people talk about their kimchi waffle fries, so we ordered them to..."

Rosanne Choy

"One of my favourite restaurants in town! The ambience is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful decor inside and outside with a lovely outdoor eating area...."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Beautiful presentation of lunch dishes; menu not extensive, but perhaps this will continue to be developed. Conveniently situated inner city..."

Maree Brogden

"Food: kimchi salsa and nachos were so good for the $4 happy hour price! I probably wouldn’t get them at normal price tho as the portion is kind of..."

Marina :)

"Cute place, great for drinks. Loved the backyard area with little nice touch of pretty plates and tea pots. The food was good but a bit overpriced..."

Tashee

"Amazing tastes! Loved the kimchi rice, prawns and soft shell crab curry! I highly recommend the kissing panda cocktail and the Korean strawberry..."

Lilo

"I love this place so much... I just want to go there again to try more of their menu! The courtyard area was definitely not what I was..."

Inkles

"The Kimchi Project offers a fresh Korean fusion menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. The Kimchi Project was high on..."

Belly Rumbles

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

Mon.

"Love the courtyard. Been twice on a Saturday morning and it has been so lovely & peaceful. Interesting menu. I couldn’t decide what to have on my..."

Cat

"An unassuming Korean cafe from the front. We had second thoughts about entering despite the good reviews as the front was empty. Little did we know..."

Elmocookie

"Got the fried kimchi to share and a bao each. It was really good but the wait was unfortunately too long, around 45 mins. The owner (?) gave us green..."

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"Came here for lunch with a workmate and sat inside which was a lovely setting. I ordered the beef noodle salad which was a good portion and very..."

Vanessa Gao

"Went here for lunch once with my friend, the atmosphere was great at the back. Totally different. Takes you to a different place almost. The food are..."

Marggie Pascua

"Very delicious food and a huge variety of pan-Asian food which tick all my boxes! For dinner, I enjoyed the ssam (lettuce cups with assorted meats)...."

Annie Ren

"What a lovely little place! Beautiful interior design and a comfortable ambience. After hearing so many good things about The Kimchi Project I had..."

Garima Talwar

"Walking into the place, the design is beautiful, especially in the second area. It has been a while since I have been in a restaurant with such neat..."

Rachel

"Came here for lunch with my friend and it was a really nice experience. The place itself is beautifully decorated and the courtyard is always lovely..."

Emma

"Came here a few months ago with friends for dinner. We ordered the ssam, soft shell crab salad and kimchi waffle fries. The crab was good and i..."

Angela Hollings

"Hidden gem in Auckland CBD! They have the coolest courtyard! Always pass by this cafe and it looks empty from the outside. However you'll be amazed..."

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"House sodas are brilliant and the fusion food is superb. Great ambience in the lil bit out back. Would not have expected this quaint courtyard bit..."

Jin Yun

"Best courtyard for a nice little getaway from the fast pace of the city within the CBD. Friendly staff and very delicious food. Highly recommend the..."

Cnjo

"Great experience in here. The decor is lovely especially in the courtyard. It has fire heater so it's warm and nice even in winter. Food is delicious..."

Amy Fhl

"The courtyard is really well decorated and sends a good vibe around. I have come here when it used to be O-bar. The refreshed premises brings about a..."

Bobby Anderson

"Really good ambience, especially at the courtyard. A really good place to study or to catch up with friends. Large coffee comes in a big cup and they..."

Nozomi Oishi

"Really good place to study or meet up with friends. Had the Asian Style bruschetta. Prawns were big and the mango gave made the dish refreshing...."

Wallswecrashedthrough

"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Had the beef short ribs and they were perfectly cooked and my partner had the soft shell crab. Both were delicious...."

Sam Lowe

"Came here to celebrate mums birthday and it was lovely!! I never knew they had an backside area through their sliding areas but it was so..."

Cathy Fan

"Have been here a few times now and the food has always been delicious. A really calming backyard courtyard in the middle of town, it's a nice break..."

Sophie

"Came for dinner for 4, plates are easy to share, Something for everyone. I left feeling satisfied but not too full. It's like a little hideaway,..."

Emma Kostanich

"Have heard this place for long time and finally come for a try. we came here around 1pm and sit the outside area which is nice and warm.I had..."

Stephanie

"We discovered this place while we were walking for High St looking for a place to have dinner at. First time going in was a real bad experience. The..."

Queena

"The Kimchi Project is incredibly pleasing on the eyes with their lush courtyard. You wouldn't even know you're in the hustle and bustle of the city...."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Been 2 times in the past month. Had miso chicken as well as eggplant mince don. Both were nicely presented with great flavours. A little on the..."

Jc

"This place is good! My friends and I can came here for dinner. We ordered a variety or plates and shared. I recommend the pork ribs! It's a cool..."

Emily She

"Love the ambience and decoration. The food did not disappoint too! Good kimchi fries and the bun with the crab was amazing. Get the platter with beef..."

Maria Chen

"We got the Yuzu avocado bowl and the Miso Chicken with an egg as well as a flat white and the matcha latte. These bowls are pricy ($17-20..."

Dxlche

"Fries were a little cold, but overall a good experience! Definitely worth the money! Would recommend going there if you're up for trying a mixture..."

Rena Holstein

"a new 'asian' restaurant with their take on korean inspired dishes and asian flavours. a bit pricey but worth the experience. the food was great and..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"Sorry about the crappy photo, looked so good and completely forgot to take photos when the food came! We have the beef short ribs, waffle fries and..."

Jasveen Kaur

"East meets West fusion cuisine. Simple but delicious and aesthetically pleasing food. Lovely atmosphere and overall wonderful customer service. All..."

D_Vicky

"I heard about this place so I came here with my family for dinner. The tables were so close to each other and I could hear the people next to us. The..."

Swl102802

"Super trendy little restaurant with a nice outdoor covered seating area but it feels like more effort is put into aesthetics than the taste and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Went for a dinner for two with a friend. I really love the interior and the atmosphere especially in the courtyard - which you can't see from the..."

Yuko Saito

"The Kimchi Project is my usual dining place in CBD, i've been here countless times. Loving everything about this place, the deco, the ambience, the..."

Linh 💛

"A cute little Korean inspired restaurant. The food has a Korean influence so not the place to go if your looking for traditional style Korean food..."

Rebecca

"Beautiful looking food.I wonder if my expectations were too high, but I did end up a little disappointed.Went in on a weeknight..."

Charmaine

"Have only been here once, was early in the morning where their kitchen had only just opened.Because of this we had to wait about 50 minutes to..."

Davyd Antipov

"Another great modern korean-european fusion restaurant. The environment is amazing and refreshing. The interior layout makes the whole restaurant..."

Jason Zhang

"This place is a beautiful hidden gem. Was really surprised by how relaxed I felt with my friend the whole time, and how great the food and service..."

Titeuf

"My favorite place to go in Auckland. Love the foods, vibes, and services. The Kimchi fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever had. Haven't tried..."

Belle Chalisa

"I suspect this place is a little over amped on account of its newness. I wanted to like it more than I did.We sampled some buns (pork bun..."

Mysticmojito

"Came here with a mate of mine on a saturday morning. The decor of the patio/courtyard was very comfy, albeit hidden at the rear of house. Food was..."

Connor X

"Once O-Bar, a dark, smoky party bar serving soju cocktails and large plates of greasy food, The Kimchi Project now boasts a refreshingly clean,..."

Sophia

"Stumbled across this little eatery. Awesome little place - lots of hidden seating out the back in the courtyard. Really nice environment. The food..."

Jade

"An amazing restaurant in Auckland. Exceptional food and refreshing ambience. I celebrated my graduation day with my friends here. The food Chicken..."

RsheNZ

"Lovely place, from the outside it seemed like a nice little cafe. We decided to stop in and try the food since the menu caught our eye. We were lead..."

Adrina T

"I came here for brunch on a whim with my sister, and had the fried wontons. It was packed with flavour and tasted delicious, not fatty at all. The..."

Local Grams-ma

"This is one of the places that my friends and I have been very excited to check out after having heard so many amazing reviews and seen beautiful..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Delicious food. Amazing decor. Charming out door area. Kimichi project has such an incredible atmosphere. The food is delicious and super creative. ..."

Oones Connor

"After walking past here one day and reading about it from various places I knew I had to try it. We were 4 ppl and ordered prawn n chicken..."

Miss Kiki

"food & service was amazing, prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend this place! I especially loved the kimchi waffle fries, the drinks however..."

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"If you're looking to experience what Korean cuisine has to offer, there's no better place to start than the Kimchi Project. Open for..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I recently ordered KimChi waffle fries as well as the chicken and pork bao through UberEats. The food was outstanding, but in my honest..."

Miah Dixon

"Newly opened joint in town and it has caught the hype of many people around. I've heard and seen so many good reviews about this place and I've come..."

MS LKDG

"Love their kimchi fries 😍😍Only downside of this place is the price of food are quite expensive and small portion. Great atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"Bad weather but great food!Heard of Kimchi Project many times, and finally have time to make it! The pork and prawn hunton is a bit salty but it..."

Shirley Yu

"This place will definitely stand out as you walk along Lorne street, with its picturesque set up. Don’t let the size of this place deceive you..."

Anna Wei

"Fun and inviting atmosphere. Food was tasty but missing the spicy and sour kick you get with kimchi. From the name I expected to be falling..."

Mya

"There's nothing bad to say about this place.The food was great, service great, nice setting in the lounge. If you want a seat in the lounge you..."

Darren Big Belly

"Nice service, Nice food! Definitely top 3 on my recommending list. Try out the Kimchi Waffle and the fried rice here. Price are bit high but..."

Megan Miao

"My instagram feed is photobombed with pictures of the kimchi project. It is Asian fusion cafe/bar which is a hidden gem on lorne street. It's very..."

Jay

"Over a month ago, I checked out The Kimchi Project along with a few food bloggers. I’ve heard about this new Asian Fusion cafe/restaurant and I was..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Great visit to this popular spot. Friendly service & the option of inside, street front or courtyard seating. Clean & tidy.Tried the pulled pork..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here on a date with my boyfriend and we ordered 4 dishes. The pulled pork Bao was good but in my opinion it wasn't worth the price. The kimchi..."

Ariel Chen

"Such a beautiful hidden Gem on Lorne street ! Great service and friendly staff and chef. We ordered a Panang curry and signature kimchi fries,..."

Simone Yeoh

"Went here for celebrations with a friend and found it excellent! Service was great, the waitresses were all friendly and patient as we struggled to..."

Amesirv

"11.45am. I'm getting pretty hungry. I'd been looking forward to checking this place out ever since I'd heard about it by chance two weeks ago. Having..."

Vivi S

"Another fine example of don't judge the book by its cover. This place definitely doesn't seem elegant from the outside but when u go inside, it's a..."

Marcella

"Excellent food and service! Came here with a friend and we started off with 2 mains and a side, then ordered another 2 mains--we couldn't..."

Oksana Zhang

"Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful setting – definitely worth checking out at least once if you're in town.The Kimchi Project..."

Raymond Tiong

"Newly opened Korean and Western fusion eatery! Lovely decor and design of the place is stunning, when I first walked in. My friend and I ordered the..."

Kirsten

"From the street you only get a glimpse of a small restaurant but out back is a lovely surprise. There is a lovely large outdoor courtyard at the..."

Bonita Tiamo

"Modern & chic restaurant. Great customer service, and food was served promptly. I ordered kimchi fries and Asian fried rice with pork belly. My..."

Miura Elikana

"Wow!! The food was amazing and I love the courtyard. It's quite hidden and that's what love about it. We ordered the beef tartare, 2 way chicken and..."

Lily Chow

"Okay how do I start? The first time I stepped into this cafe I was in love with the decor and the vibe. The crews in the cafe were nice and good..."

I Love To Chew Real Food

"Took my staff member here and we both had great experience. Entrance is clean yet could be small but if you walk in, it leads you to the stunning..."

Shazza

"Heard lots about this place so I just had to try it out! My friend and I had the beef noodle salad, pulled pork bao and chicken & prawn..."

Lin Kee

"Heard some negative comments about this new restaurant from my friends before. I visited here this noon and ordered one Kimchi waffle fries from the..."

Michelle Hwang

"I ordered the Southern Asian Style Kimchi Fried Rice and as fancy as the name sounds, so is the taste. This is probably what it feels like..."

Tavita Milford

"Great atmosphere big outdoor area at the back. Pricing is slightly over priced for certain items ($10 for one bao). Asian bruschetta was super fresh..."

Annie Bananie

"Nature person? There's a courtyard at the back. Don't be fooled by the small space from the front. Get a nice cozy nature feel at the back...."

Michelle Chua

"I'm in love with location and the decor of this place. Do not be fooled by the tiny cafe front - there is a beautiful courtyard out at the back with..."

Ffionachua

"Great interior design, friendly staff! Ordered all 7 mains on the menu to get the full experience, all i can say is its a good take on korean fusion..."

Albert Fu

"Great vibes and nice food, staff are friendly. We two ordered one fried rice, one fried waffles and two buns, the portions are small, it's better to..."

Tingting Zhang

"The Kimchi Project is a Korean inspired casual restaurant with a very cool ambience and excellent food. My wife and I had dinner here before going..."

Jules Landsman

"Nice restaurant and it has a good location in AKL CBD region. Asian styles food and decorations, so many people here no matter lunch or dinner time..."

Spencer Zhan

"Do not be deceived by the small store front, ask to be brought to the courtyard out back and you will be amazed! Beautifully decorated with such a..."

ShoRt

"The dumplings were AMAZING. Hands down favourite. The kimchi rice was also very good, the egg was cooked perfectly. The waffle fries were good. Only..."

Pamela Mansell

"Visited The Kimchi Project the second week it opened and we were pleasantly surprised. Lovely friendly staff and beautiful food in an equally..."

Lillian

"Visited The Kimchi Project today for lunch. New obsession! The service was great, selection of food was decent and the food was full of flavour. We..."

Chloe Sharrock

"I heard about this new Korean inspired cafe from my friend and we were super keen to try it out. The ambience and setup was extremely nice and serene..."

Priscilla Khang

"Very impressed with the atmosphere of the place. When I walked in with my workmates we were greeted with friendly faces and got sent to an amazing..."

Ana

"The food is amazingly good, I love the decoration , the food is nice , beautifully presented !! Would definitely come back again. A perfect place for..."

Tw393

"This was a great little place tucked away on high street. It's bigger on the inside than it looks and the atmosphere takes you to Asia. Service was..."

Hitesh Patel

"I have been walking past this place so many times, and I finally got a chance to eat here! The eggplant 🍆 is fantastic; the rice cake is also very..."

He Xu

"One of the best Korean restaurants in the city and perhaps country with multiple vegetarian and vegan options, which is additional treat. Everything..."

Raf K

"Really good space with a nicely designed back garden and well laid out front seating. Good vibes and good, with bold flavours. We had the tempura..."

Ran W

"Everything here was great! Place is nice, food is amazing and the waiters were super friendly. Would definitely come..."

Matt Ahmed

"The back of the restaurant has great aesthetic, with amazing ambience and spacious also. The food was really delicious with a concise menu so you..."

Jina Hong

"We really enjoyed our experience at The Kimchi Project. We got there when it first opened on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet -..."

Emelia Todd-Lister

"I would have given 5 stars on the food, but I felt the portion size was a little smaller. Otherwise, this place is AMAZING!! The kimchi fried rice is..."

Vishaka Kinger

"Absolutely loved this surprising hidden garden round the back. Great food, awesome company and if you love craft beers on tap. Be sure to try their..."

Ali Steven-Riley

"Unremarkable from the road front. Even as you enter, it looks like a rather drab diner. Feeling a little confused with the empty seats; we were told..."

Tim Arcus

"Great place. Extremely fast and friendly service. The food was super tasty and good portions too. We went via first table so we were sat in the front..."

Sara Hosking

"Went there for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by their nice ambience- the decor was super vibey and Insta worthy. We ordered the kimchi fried..."

Emma Liang

"I physically cannot review this restaurant in a higher level. I do not often say this, but if you are coming to Auckland and are looking for..."

Noah Dunlop

"Definitely worth a visit to try something new. The chef is doing a really good job. The other staff seemed a bit indifferent in my opinion. I believe..."

Irina Iris

"Good food. Kimchi flavour was mild in dishes to cater for people who are new to kimchi, however they do sell it as a side. Menu variety is on the..."

A A

"What a delight, the courtyard was magical. The service and food were both excellent. My cocktail was different and..."

Lee Smith

"Nice and cozy place. They did a good job of keeping the place warm. Food was good..fried eggplants were the best Dessert took out all the fun tho coz..."

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