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Beast & Butterflies Auckland
93/100 (497 ratings)
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"Was not sure about this place as it's part of a mid tier hotel chain. It was a pleasant surprise for us. The food was amazing and the dining..."
Tony Shih
"Called in for coffee and brunch. What a wonderful find this place was! Fabulous service from friendly and efficient staff. The decor and ambiance is..."
Deb
"It was the height of restaurant month and after nailing down close to 10 restaurants during that time, we settled to finish off the month at Beast..."
Amindha Fernando
"Really great fresh food. Cooked to a great standard and lovely compliments from sauces. The espresso martini was one of the best I've had. I ordered..."
Jessica Shen
"Big Thanks to the lovely staffs that took care of our family on the night 11/7. The staffs are so caring and made us feel really welcome. The tuna..."
Thi Mai Phuong Du
"I’ve been in this restaurant for lunch. It was not crowed, maybe for dinner there are more people. It’s beautiful and quiet. Staff is nice and..."
Marco Dal Sacco
"Great place, surprised on the upside! Loved all our dishes, the mains were a very good size. Desserts were yummy too, even though limited selection...."
Tracy Huynh
"Exceeded all expectations. IWe were greeted with a warm welcome when we arrived. Wegtan gave us the best service. The food, wow, was so good. We had..."
Kevin
"28th July, 8pm, dinner. My favourite go to restaurant. Tonight,we had the best services from everyone 10/10👏 Yummy foods 10/10😋 divine & smooth..."
Rachel V
"Had an excellent meal at Beast and Butterflies. Decor and atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were friendly and attentive even though it was busy...."
Robot Alpaca-Turkey
Sri Penang
89/100 (1829 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"My favourite dinner spot! Great food and a cheap BYO. The roti curry is only $10 and absolutely delicious. Lovely owner and wait staff too...."
ReneeN
"The food was delicious and the service was outstanding, can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. The garlic squid was the best dish I have ever..."
Samantha Green
"I went to Sri Pinang for lunch with my family and it was a great experience. The owners were nice and chatty who really enjoyed interacting with..."
Sharon Louie
"Came here for a byo and the food was insane. Very few places allow you to bring in a box of beers so it is a welcome change. Fried rice was a notable..."
Amindha Fernando
"One of my absolute favourite places to go for lunch. The staff are wonderful, the food is exceptional and to make it better it’s so cheappp!!..."
Crackerjacker
"I like this place, it is never pretentious, a simple restaurant tucked in end of K’Road that serves home cooked style delicious Malaysian dishes. I..."
Ang Sarap
"The food was really delicious. We ordered BBQ pork, chicken curry and devilled chicken curry. Highly recommend devilled chicken curry, omg so good...."
LilianMonaghan
"Been coming here since I was a baby with my parents; great food and staff/service, can be a little loud if you come during busy times but that just..."
Abby Gibson
"Angela has been running this business for 29 years and it still produces the best roti curry around. Rendang beef and Mei Goreng also divine. It’s..."
Fairfoodie
"Love Sri Pinang so much. This is easily my favourite Malaysian restaurant in Auckland and I've been coming here since the mid 1990's! Angie has..."
Desmond Chan
"Food: Fried noodles with chicken was delicious. Good Malaysian restaurant.Atmosphere/Interior: narrow and worn down. clean. Nicely dressed..."
Lisa
"Found this place in Zomato and surprisingly, it has a lot of good reviews so maybe it’s worth a try. Ordered the pork bbq fried rice and roti, and..."
Yen Retizos
"Sri Pinang’s lunch menu is affordable and offers a range of Malaysian favourites. I met my friend here for lunch on Thursday at 12pm and it..."
Raymond Tiong
"A little gem on k rd. Great staff. Yummy food. Good options for vegans. It is a small restaurant but cozy. Not expensive and it’s BYO! What more..."
Nikkita Eilenberg
"Favourite place for a low-key midweek BYO with a couple mates. Great local business with delicious Malaysian cuisine. Can get busy so recommend..."
Daniel Chiou
"Cheap and cheerful location and to be fair the place isn’t much to look at however the food is superb and the prices are very reasonable. Highly..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"The staff were super friendly and definitely one of my fav Malay places in the city! We ordered the mi goreng, lemon chicken and roti which were all..."
Ria Amin
"Before gentrification of K. Road takes full effect over the next decade, it’s important we stop and take stock. Lift our heads up from our silicone..."
Kieran
"Nothing beats their $1 corkage. The food was simply delicious, the price was OK, the staff were energetic. The place is very tiny though so..."
Sylvester Kuo
"My favourite restaurant in Auckland hands down. Great food at a reasonable price and lovely staff. Been eating here since i was a kid and will..."
Ben Gibson
"Had been recommended to try this restaurant by many friends and wow it did not disappoint. Best nasi goreng i have ever had (and i eat lots of em),..."
August Hislop
"From the outside (and even in the inside) this place doesn’t look like much. I went with some friends who booked a table at 6:30. When we arrived..."
Zina Govaerts
"Been meaning to come here for a while, finally did it last night and happy that I did. We just turned up, but it was very busy for 6.30 on a Monday..."
James
"It is not about the decor. It is all about the food. BYO license and it is busy and noisy. You need to book. Although Angie is a great..."
Karen Betsubara
"Amazing service from the servers loved the food!! The head server walked us in to the restaurant from the car provided us a very cozy table!! Good..."
Jacky Diaz
"We, a family and friends of had dinner at Sri Pinang this week. Our booking was at 7 PM and our table was reserved and were seated at the table by..."
Jasmine
"Great BYO perfect for a cheaper night out with a group of mates.Worth booking a table in advance because of the tiny $1 corkage fee I think it's..."
Dessertislife
"First thoughts a nice cozy place and light decor. My friends and I went in for a lite meal and got a few entrees, the satey was amazing we had all of..."
Brad Vidovich
"Got the laksa...it was nice and hot, taste, I felt, was a bit lacking. The restaurant was quite busy, so maybe their other dishes are..."
Bhavya
"I've been there twice now for BYO and it's a great vibe. Very delicious food, big portions & friendly staff. Only $1 corkage is a bonus. You get your..."
Ida
"Absolutely love this place! Always guaranteed good food and a good time. It gets really busy around dinner time, especially on a Friday night so..."
Lucyeatsakld
"I love this place. Affordable. The restaurant owner is super friendly and she really treats you well. The food here is authentic and full of flavour...."
I_like_pickles
"This place is always so packed and it's hard to get a table at dinner- always a good sign. We ended up ordering alot of entrees and sharing and it..."
A
"Best Malaysian food anywhere in town. The roti curry and the nasi goreng are delicious. The host is very welcoming and the service is always..."
Michael Lorrigan
"I have been going to this place for almost 5 years now. Just Close your eyes and order anything and it will be good .This place is always super busy..."
Monty Oberoi
"BYO and corkage is $1 per person only.A small cosy Malaysian restaurant on Kroad that is clean, presentable and has reasonably good food...."
ShoRt
"Walked in last night on the off chance of getting a table, they told us to come back in an hour, so glad we did as the food was amazing , had mixed..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"I was really looking forward to trying this place, as Malaysian food is my favourite. I came here quite early around 5.45pm for an early..."
Charlene Weaver
"This place was amazing. An unassuming hidden gem. My fiance and I went on a Saturday as soon as they opened for dinner and were told we could dine..."
Fiona M
"The staff Xmas lunch was super! 15 of us, and the food just kept coming. Everyone said that they really enjoyed the food quality, and the ambience...."
Peter John Ashford
"An institution in itself and Angie is such a gracious hostess. Hainanese chicken rice is the best I've had in Auckland and you can't go wrong with..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Really famous place in this community, have to book table if you can't show up earlier enough for lunch or dinner!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟hainan..."
Wendy Zhou
"This place is an institution of K'road. It serves excellent food and gets very busy so its best to book,I went with a vegan and we were easily..."
Auckland Food Tours
" Superb food, very good nasi lemak and also some nice chicken curry.It's byo which is nice but also would love if it was a bar inside as we..."
Globalfoodlover
"Loved this place. Nothing fancy. Great rendang, great pork. Even the lamb was good - I'm not normally a lamb fan. Is BYO so great for cheap date..."
Vincent Warner
"Have been going there for ages. You do need to make booking and if you are lucky to make it on the day it's great. It's family business and staff is..."
Katerina
"This place is really sweet and has a really good vibe about it . It was warm and welcoming as we arrived. I think this may have been family owned..."
HJ
"Malaysian food is close to my heart. With Sri Pinang and uncle mans both on K road, you're spoilt for choice. The food was great and well priced...."
Victoria
"Great food at a great price - so good in fact, that our group was dragging the chain to leave LOL!  I had the Beef Redang, with roti......"
Nicky McLaughlin
"Delicious food and lovely staff. I will definitely come back again! Very reasonably priced also. Delicious! ..."
Laura May
"Despite being in a questionable location next to a adult DVD shop, this restaurant is potentially one of,  if not the best Malaysian restaurant in..."
Garrick Chong
"Absolutely love this place! Amazing value and lovely owner. The roti curry is amazing, I crave it every time I think of this place! The Sambal..."
Charlotte Lewis
"Best Malaysian in Auckland. The Garlic Prawns are not to be missed! The mee goring is also fantastic. Quite a small place. Friendly quick service...."
Torrance Merkle
"K Road is dodgy but not Sri Pinang! The restruant itself is quite small with around 10 tables. The interior is dark like a meth lab and certainly the..."
DefinitelyMayb
"Best Malaysian, if not Asian (if not restaurant) in Auckland. Curry and roti are to die for and I could eat here every day (I could even bathe in..."
Candy Boy Food Journey
"Came for dinner with a group of friend. Service was really good and friendly as staff patiently explained to us what's on their..."
M_food Lover
"What a fabulous little restaurant. Some of the best Malaysian food I've had in Auckland. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavour...."
J.T547
"Been here a few times, always packed (which is a great sign)! Food is always delicious and served up pretty quick. You can choose the heat you want..."
Vanisha Patel
"Sri Penang's lunch menu is immensely good value. We came as a large group and were served almost immediately (pre-ordered our meals so we wouldn't..."
Lucy Eats
"This has got to be one of the best dining experiences in Auckland. Not only is the food amazing but the staff and especially the owner are the most..."
Sean Adnitt
"Where do I even start this review? Sri Pinang has my mouth watering just thinking about it... Their chicken yellow curry and the beef with mushrooms..."
Nuno Hermitério
"Hadn't been to Sri Pinang for many years, but joined a social food group and went along for on Valentines Day. The staff were all very welcoming and..."
Linda Callender
"I've been going regularly to Sri Pinang for many years, and I have NEVER had a bad experience or tasteless food. The excellent, friendly and..."
Rob Cox
"This is one of my favourite lunch time eats the Mee Goreng is the best in Auckland and $1 per person BYO wine or beer makes this a Friday..."
Jason
"Simply the best Malaysian restaurant in New Zealand. The owner is so friendly and memorises every person who visits. So when you return - she..."
Shaye Hakaraia
"Lovely meal. I had the fried kuay teow which was tasted just like home (except the pork scratchings of course hahaha)... my friend had the beef..."
Adeline
"Love, love, love the roti here! Best roti I've had in New Zealand infact. Lots of tasty things to choose from here but I find it hard to stray from..."
LucyJ
"great place read a heap of reviews about it and finally checked it out and wasnt dissapointed.. bought our own booze from across the road had a big..."
Dave Son
"I love this place. The food is divine/the service friendly and accomodating. Really recommend the Penang Fish curry with whole fish - wonderful..."
Karen O\'shea
"I have been eating at Sri Penang for 21 years now ( since it opened its doors ) and the food and service have been of the same high quality EVERY..."
Martina Merkle
"love this place and the very kind and friendly female owner. she remembers who we are and what sort of things we may like. if i own a restaurant, i..."
C-force
"By far my favourite Malaysian restaurant. Note: I am not Malaysian, so can't comment on how 'authentic' the food is. The star for me is definitely..."
Sina Tupou
"My Husband and I love this place so much that we go here at least once a month, the food is amazing, I have never been dispointed, I have recomended..."
Mya
"Great value for money. Clean and tidy, informal atmosphere. But best of all is the outstanding food. We had mee goreng, sambal chicken and roti. ..."
Amy
"Sri Pinang is a regular for us. We love it!The food is so yummy, lots of selection.Great service and a warm and friendly manager.Good..."
Tasha Maloney
"Friendly staff, great authentic Malaysian food for a reasonable price. Best curries I've tried so..."
Andrew Lee
"One of my favorites! Efficient and friendly service. Especially from the owner who knows my name now! Vege dodol entree is a staple in my order -..."
Andrew Tidball
"I have been coming here for years and it is still great! I usually come for lunch during the work day but they are open evenings as well, and are byo..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Sri Pinang is a wonderfully authentic Malaysian restaurant on K’Rd serving up rendang and sambal to home-sick Malaysians and spice-hungry Kiwis...."
Cheap Eats
"The first thing that strikes you about Sri Pinang is the efficient service. Then you meet the host and proprietor, Angie, and you understand why this..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Been wanting to try for a while now and so glad I finally did! It exceeded expectations and topped one of my other favourite, and similar Auckland..."
Celia Chan
"The food is so good! I’ve traveled all over the world, and this is one of my favorite restaurants ever! I’m only in Auckland for a short time,..."
Donnie Thigpen
"CLAY POT CHICKEN RICE - A must have dish here. The clay pot chicken rice is served in a big sized clay pot, which comes out nice and hot. As time..."
Ju W
"My first day in New-Zeland, it was 12 o'clock, I was starting to feel hungry, passed by restaurants that surprisingly to me where still closed I..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"Beef Rendang lived up to its expectations. Food overall was fantastic. Took forever to come though. An hour wait for starters was too long while we..."
Raunaq Bhogal
"Friendly staff and food was well cooked. Lunch menu is reasonably priced. Highly recommended and will be back..."
Stephen Tan
"We love Sri. We may actually be lifers! We’ve been regularly visiting Ange and her team for 15 years. This is our go to place for a casual meal..."
Sam Siebert
"I’m Malaysian, from Kuala Lumpur and it was my birthday on the 18th Aug. My darling husband, decided to treat me to Malaysian cuisine and we headed..."
Tanusha Shakti
"This restaurant is my favourite I always come to whenever I feel like well cooked malaysian food. As a regular visitor I tried most dishes and they..."
Julia
"I have been hearing about this place for a while now and today I got the chance to visit this gem of Auckland. A must try roti canai and chicken..."
Misha Grover
"Lovely personal. Beautiful food. I had a won ton soup that made me miss my grandmother food. The lemon chicken was nice and powerful. And the..."
Francisco Landerreche
"Had great meal. Staff were very helpful as 2 of our 3 person family have allergies. Had beef rendang, roti, chicken cashew nut, Malaysian tea, sago..."
Corinne Watts
"Came here with mum and dad today - looks like we have a new favourite haunt! Ordered some roti canai with chicken curry, a plate of char koay teow..."
Karl Ong
"Awesome food. Favourite is Char Kueh Tiaw. Had to order an extra one. Chicken rice chili sauce was perfect. Would be really authentic if they had..."
Danny Ching
"They serve one of the most authentic Malaysian food in Auckland! The staff are super friendly! The lady who owns the place is so humble and down to..."
Chaitra Somasunder
"Oh my I just realized that I walked into a legendary restaurant of Auckland city! This narrow long shape restaurant is full of Malaysian..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"I walked in randomly without booking on a Saturday night, the place was really busy but lucky we were able to get a table. The staff was super..."
Ly Lac
"Amazing. A party of four of us shared many dishes. Too many to name but I'll pick out a few- The Roti was the best I've ever had. We had the golden..."
Victoria Rose Mullan
"Love Sri Pinang so much. This is easily my favourite Malaysian restaurant in Auckland and I've been coming here since the mid 1990's! Angie has..."
Desmond Chan
Big Fish Eatery
89/100 (2724 ratings)
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Accepts Mastercard
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"Was so excited to try this place. Ordered karaage chicken, drunken noodles, ceviche and the soft shell crab bao to share and they were all super..."
Libby Jane
"Ordered the pork belly and chicken bao. Pad Thai and the beef and then the cookie skillet. Was expecting the chicken to be fried but it was grilled..."
#fatlyfe
"I love this place. Have eaten here and ordered takeaways many times. The food is always consistently good and freshly prepared, it gets busy so it..."
Angelhazer
"WOW! We ordered takeaway tonight (during Level 3) and the customer service and food was a 10/10. Love supporting local businesses and Big Fish Eatery..."
Courtz Lane
"Arrived and instantly greeted by staff, waited 5 minutes for a table.Relaxed atmosphere 👍🏼Ordered the following:- Beef..."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Well trained staff and amazing food. The only down for us is the location... but as what others say its a hidden gem, it lives up to it as its hidden..."
Charmed Foodie
"This place was the BOMB!! Love how the staff just looks after every table.. The place is very neat, and beautiful.To top it off, the food..."
Lee
"The food here always taste amazing and fresh. We ordered the karage chicken, drunken noodles, sashimi and soft shell crabSashimi was smaller..."
Sophie Wang
"Had dinner together with workmates, it a very lovely place to go. The food was beautiful and big enough serve, the drink they made are amazing...."
Ariel Yang
"Great little hidden cafe. Although hidden, there are a lot of people here. The service was great. We had the lunch set with ramen and..."
Darren Big Belly
"Best sashimi I had ever! Had the ribs and drunken noodle, good quality of ingredients but flavours were just okay, nothing special. Overall 8/10,..."
Tom Lê
"3 girls went for dinner for the first time. It was rather a bit hard to find the restaurant in the dark but having plenty of parking is good. Staff..."
H Kawamoto
"Nestled down a random side street in penrose you will find big fish eatery. I have had this place on my mind for a long time and tonight found the..."
Flippynz
"I think this place has to be my next ultimate favourite. Everything about it is great, the staff, the food, the atmosphere. I usually take a lot of..."
Crackerjacker
"Awesome little place to eat at, food was very delicious, chill and relaxing vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. It was very busy and the food came out..."
Michelle. N
"A group of us came here for lunch, and honestly none of us could complain about our food at all! I had the beef tacos and they were delish. Three of..."
Amber Wilson
"It’s pricey but Yum!! My favourite place for Pad Thai and their Chicken Karage. To top it off customer service is awesome, atmosphere warm...."
Leonardo Clarke
"Really amazing pad thai and soft shell crab but found the chick karaage way too sweet for my liking but really impressed with the selection of..."
Eileen Shakana
"Drove past this place countless times without even realising this place existed. Great I stopped by as this will become a regular for me. The fried..."
Amindha Fernando
"Great atmosphere and service was excellent. The Pork/prawn salad and Tuna tataki was yum. Salmon and beef dishes we had were just okay. Would come..."
Seni. O
"Great place with friendly staffs with clean environment. Love their chicken karage and teppanyaki beef, beef tako & spicy fried noodle. Highly..."
Peggy Lew
"We ordered the Drunken Noodles and Soft Shell Crab.The noodles were definitely enough to share between at least three people, it was..."
Vivian C
"The food at Big Fish just keeps on getting better after each visit. Must have is the duck and lychee salad and of course the butterly scrumptious..."
Spat
"Big Fish Eatery has delicious food! I always enjoy the teriyaki salmon and bulgolgi beef dishes. The karaage chicken is a great smaller shared plate..."
Teresa Lee
"The best baos in town! Staff are friendly even through the busy crowds. Was great eating authentic Asian cuisine. Also... don’t forget to try the..."
KIM
"Always a classic - and I'm so happy that even after all these years, they have stuck to their laurels and continued to do what they do best - to the..."
Anastacia
"The food was tasty and filling. I’m a big eater and between my friend and I we ordered two small and one large to share. And that was..."
Valkyrie Toia-Pera
"Can't fault Big Fish Eatery at all. The food was fantastic, I had the Sashimi and it was some of the best I have had. Partner had the Pork Bao and..."
Anna
"Ambience 4/5Food 4.5/5Service 4/5Had a great experience.staff was friendly, attentive and accommodating. Was quick to refill my..."
Jho Meets Food
"Very nice place to eat and hang out. place is slightly small, but i hope they will expand in future. staffs are very friendly. food serving size..."
Mr4saken
"I absolutely love the food here, it is by far my favourite to go to place for good noodles, Salmon and sushi! don’t also forget to try their..."
Ask_Sia
"This was my third time to visit here “Big fish”. Pad thai is little bit salty but others are perfect. Especially cookie dough!! Everyone need to..."
김성희
"Never eaten in at this restaurant, but got take away and the food was exceptional. Keep meaning to go back, especially as they do BYO, which will..."
Maria
"Very interesting fusion dishes; the lychee duck salad was a delightful surprise. Cookie dough desserts are unlike anything I’ve tried before - the..."
Linda
"Tempura crab is quite good! I love the beef one , but feel a little bit disappointed with spice chicken, not spicy not all, and too much ginger and..."
Oceane
"I have been to this restaurant a hand full of times now and every time has been absolutely amazing. Food & service 10/10. Although restaurant is..."
ES**
"This is a usual spot for us. Love the matcha cookie dough dessert albeit the quantity has shrunk a little I feel. Big salmon platter and Akuma ribs..."
J Eats
"Tried to book this place twice before no success, fully booked. Lucky we made it this time but still people in the queue. Simple modern fusion..."
CocoOnFire
"Yum super sweet and rich, green tea cookie dough. Chewy exterior and a gooey hot interior, topped with a cold scoop of ice cream. This dessert is one..."
Food2belly
"Good Flavour of asian fusion. But some of them too salty for me. Dessert are all quite nice, staffs friendly and professional. All ingredients are..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really loved all the food at this place! Far from home but we planned to have dinner here before heading into Mt Smart 😊 sashimi is delicious, so..."
Bayley
"Big Fish Eatery is our number 1 spot for dates and catch ups with friends. Their food is consistently amazing and I am so glad they brought back the..."
Shannon Boyce
"We came here on a busy Thursday night. The inside space was a bit of squeeze and no one greeted or came to check us until we tried to walked a closer..."
Adrianna
"Had a business dinner here, food was amazing & quick service. We had several different dishes and they were all excellent. Will be back definitely...."
4beachlife
"I had a wonderful meal here on a Saturday afternoon with friends. It was quiet around 2pm and we ordered chicken bao (pork belly bao was..."
Kellie Ngaire
"Really good. There’s nothing on the menu that I wouldn’t get and we have tried everything. Portions are generous and right for the price...."
Kelvin
"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...."
Brigitte Todd
"Made a reservation and got a great table by a window. Nice interior and cool ambience for dinner except that there was a DJ in the bar section so it..."
Maria Hernandez
"Went to Big Fish Eatery for lunch on a weekday. Location is a little hidden away, but mind you they were busy as. We arrived at around 12noon and a..."
Jade Lim
"Just excellent! Nice atmosphere, pleasant interior, friendly staff and this taste! It is really worth the prices! It’s too hard to describe the..."
Jane
"very cost-efficient lunch- just $20. I love the teriyaki chicken sooo much! The taste of rice in this restaurant is awesome. Fresh salmon and nice..."
Chloeliliny
"My partner and I came on two separate occasions within a span of a week (yes we are guilty of being one of the very many people who came to the area ..."
Tee
"Came here for a friends birthday dinner. The pork belly bao and the cookie dough icecream are definitely the best dishes on the menu. Also ordered..."
Food?
"Ahmygad! Soooooo good. Plus free delivery! Salmon 10/10 so good holy moly. Yum crab, yum bao... But need delivery of the cookie dough, craving not..."
Krista Scelly
"Went on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was packed. Thankfully booked in advance through zomato which was easy. Between two we ordered..."
Riddhi
"It is hard to remind myself we were in Penrose not Ponsonby. This gem looks so out of place and the food is so out of this world. The Pork Belly Bao..."
Genuben
"This is our go-to place. Everything we’ve had have been amazing. The pork bao is really good. I definitely recommend it. We tried soft shell crab,..."
Yearoftherooster51
"A special hidden gem in Penrose, fantastic fresh food, great to see the Bao back, my go to is the Tako salad however they have a great range of food..."
Brent Elston
"I only have love for this place. I have been many times and have not been let down once. Their deserts are amazing. I recommend the drunken noodles..."
Lily.T
"I have been here a couple of times now and love it but haven't taken photos!My favourite dish is the drunken noodles minus the squid - the..."
SL
"Sooooo good! You need to make a reservation well in advance they are very busy but it’s well worth it. Big size portions and very reasonable price...."
Lucia Gardner
"Brought my partner here for our anniversary dinner and we loved it! I wanted to order more but im already full! Ive ordered their best sellers and it..."
Celani Atienza
"Great food and good services from this restaurant. Highlight dishes from me was their Pork Belly Bao, Mongolian Lamb, Drunken Chicken, Beef..."
Augustine Tea
"I’ve been here a fair few times now. Highly recommend their Mongolian lamb and karaage chicken. Not authentic but still really tasty. I was really..."
Yuko Saito
"Love the food at Big Fish Eatery. Whether it's a workday lunch or weekend dinner, the food here is exceptional and will surely please all the picky..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Been here many times and food is always good. Just love the prawns they use, big and juicy. A pity the sambal prawns with rice is no longer on the..."
Little Borneo Girl
"This is a Pam Asian restaurant tucked away in Penrose - easy to miss. We ate here on a Saturday night and the atmosphere was vibrant. Karrache..."
Paki
"I didnt take any photo this time around because i was on a date 😉Now...you definitely want to make reservation even for 2 people. The..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Was here 2 mths ago. Love the CK Pad Thai, sushi, tuna tartare and soft shell crab. The dark choc cookie dough was delicious. The only disappointment..."
3leos3
"This place is an absolute hidden gem in Penrose, I highly recommend. I have been here several times. The food is delicious and bursting with flavour...."
J.T547
"Food is always fresh and absolutely delicious. Very reasonably priced! It's our date night go-to. Highly recommend the sambal chili..."
Amz Ravlich
"Great find, hidden gem! Tucked away in the industrial area is thus fantastic pan Asian cuisine joint. We had beautiful Japanese cuisine, friendly and..."
DC
"Hands down one of the best Japanese/fusion places I have been to in Auckland. Just recently came back from a trip to Japan and the sashimi is on par..."
Alix King
"My friend took me here for brunch and it was so yum that I revisited it 3 times within 2 months. The Lychee duck salad is my personal favourite,..."
Evelyn Chen
"The food was so good, we went back the following week.CONS: A bit pricey PROS: The food was beyond what we've expected. It's a legit..."
JR
"Food 4/5Decoration 3/5Price 4/5We ate here first few times when Big Fish newly opened and had a great impression. We came back last..."
Bella Luv Food
"This place is my go to restaurant. I always order the pork belly bao, karage chicken and the fried rice. The cookie in the skillet is amazing too...."
The Kai King
"I didn’t bother booking a reservation for this place because I naively thought that being a week night it wouldn’t be full. Fortunately for them..."
Miura Elikana
"The food was very delicious and flavourful. Service was good as well. I especially like the jalopeño sauce with the soft shell crab.  I do find the..."
Wilson Shum
"Cookie dough desert is so good!!!!!!!!!! Had the pad Thai because of its reviews and was definitely tasty - would go back try more on the menu...."
Hope
"We ordered a range of dishes to share and everything was delicious. Though presentation wise it was fairly normal, the food tasted amazing. My..."
Food.review.nz
"Keep seeing posts from King of Cheat Meals here and even on the day we booked so we really had to come by. Service is a bit slow but was a rather..."
Jeffie
"Definitely one of my favourite restaurants! Their food is delicious and the staff were great! Everything we ordered tasted immaculate! The only bad..."
Hazel Mesina
"I have heard so many great things about this place, but in reality it far exceeded any expectations!The ambience was cosy relaxing. They..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Deserves its reputation! Go with a big group and fill up on food. Everything is designed for sharing, and it's fantastic. Amazing tasting food and..."
Dannielle Andrews
"Pad Thai 4.5/5Tuna Sashimi 5/5 Chicken karage 3/5 (chicken was too thin (very little amount of chicken for $16. Looks big coz of corn..."
Leo Dilshan
"Overall an excellent restaurant, super tasty food plus takeaway options, great value, BYO - I'm going back, you've got to try itFood: Quite..."
Mark Burney
"Had a wonderful dinner here last night. Tucked away behind some shops, this place is amazingly decorated with both intimate and more open tables. We..."
Hannah Gear
"I love this place!! My top Asian fusion place to go. Only downside for them is that they don't open on Sundays as other days are busy. I always go..."
Lily Chow
"Great food great environment. Booking most necessary most nights of the week.The fried rice is a must have. all ingredients on the menu are..."
Yuki Seko
"Came here for dinner a while ago. Shared the karage chicken for an entree with my friend. It was nice and juicy chicken and the sauce with it was..."
Hilary Campbell
"Love this place, would have given 5 stars if they still did their pork belly bao! Took the best item off the menu besides their cookie dough ice..."
Tayla Williams
"First time here and very impressive. The tuna tataki has this wonderful balance between salty & citrus that literally pops on the palette. Staff..."
Jim Tomato
"Little bit out of the way for us coming from the shore, good quick service, friendly staff, the place looked clean, food is between average and good,..."
Saif Nouri
"Ordered delivery for lunch at work and was impressed with the sushi! Salmon sushi was fresh and tasty, loved it and highly recommend. However..."
Amy Pega
"Great little restaurant in the commercial area of Penrose.  The chilli Edamame was absolutely beautiful.  Enjoyed the soft shell crab.  The Lime..."
Forkingfamished
"The Karaage Chicken was disappointing, I've had better elsewhere, soft shell crab was tasteless. Pai Thai was great, I could've asked for it to be..."
Manoj Patel
"Got food delivered to my house from Big Fish tonight after reading the rave reviews. I'm happy and satiated to say that my high expectations were..."
Yan Zeng
"Hidden gem, found out about this place when my siblings suggested their Cookie Dough Dessert. I had no idea this place also served Pad Thai..."
Noa Ng Lam
"I was a little disappointed to hear that they no longer sell the pork belly bao, but nevertheless they still do AMAZING food. The service is good..."
Peneueta Willis
"Great food- the ribs were so tender and literally just came off the bones, miso cod to die for (definitely something I would order again), duck and..."
Paola Gee
"It was a bit hard to find as its down the back of a built up area but it was super lovely.It has a funky and unique feel and our waitress was..."
Roy Kaumavae
"Awesome and amazing food. Big Fish has become my go to eatery for special ocassions and good times. They have never failed to leave me happy and..."
Akshay Deo
"Great variety of food which is full of flavour and beautifully presented. The sashimi is some of the best I’ve had. Good amount of space for big..."
Amanda Dunn
"Dined here on my 21st Birthday for 20 people. We got the whole outside eating area to ourselves. Service was faster than expected for the amount of..."
Chandler Williams
"First time here for a friend birthday, asian fusion food and was really busy on a Saturday night, luckily we did booked. Food was good, well..."
Roger DD
"My first visit and it won't be my last. This place is located in a odd location but its worth a visit, if you are following google maps it will take..."
Preet Singh
"Yes this restaurant is in a fairly unusual place but it is well worth the visit.  It has a really interesting menu and the flavours of the dishes..."
Stu
"I think I have tried almost everything in this place, and absolutely love them. Auckland’s best restaurant. Highly recommend to book before you go...."
Tina Sunjin Lim
"Love big fish eatery food was sooooo goood. Would definitely indulge there again 👌👌 The white chocolate cookue dough pie is by far one of my..."
Laz Irie Tiare Tyla
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Went to big fish for lunch today. Ordered lychee duck salad, karaage chicken and teriyaki salmon.Salad appears to be new flavour combo, lots..."
Vivienne_Moo
"We booked a table here for a group of four for 6.30pm and I'm glad we did because the place was full. The ambiance was fantastic and staff were..."
Jullian Kauie
"Wow this place is a hidden gem in the industrial area but near my workplace (which is in the middle of nowhere :D). Had pad thai for lunch and it was..."
Keith
"Tried this one out of curiosity from all the positive feedbacks on Zomato.For starter we ate pork belly kung bao. Its sauce was delectable..."
Benz Chan
"What a pleasant surprise! Tucked in an industrial complex, this place is a gem! We had the soft shell crab (one of the best ive had in auckland), pad..."
TonyF3
"Big Fish Eatery has quickly become one of my favourite restaurants! The salmon is always delicious and I also love the pork belly bao and soft shell..."
Sachin Sarin
" loved loved this hidden place. The ambiance is nice and lively and their food goes with their theme. We were a group of 4 and we ordered to..."
Nidhi
"nice food and good environment. Come here with family and they enjoy it. Staff are very Helpful and give good advice for ordering.Very happy..."
Stefani03
"I was invited to try the Big Fish Eatery the other day as my birthday dinner. It was not far from where I live and by the time I arrived the place..."
Bevan Chuang
"Just had lunch at Big Fish eatery in Penrose. Service from Anthony was top notch 10/10 the food Devine, great atmosphere. would strongly recommend...."
Karyn Jacobsen
"New favourite restaurant. The best thing so far is the prawn sushi - best i have ever had. cant wait to go back so that i can try more..."
Tapita
"The soft shell crab was recommend to us by the waitress. I'm glad we ordered it, the crab was crunchy with the flesh sweet and tasty. The cookies..."
Andrew Su
"Food was all around excellent. Everything felt fresh and the meat was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I ordered a variety of sharing dishes, the..."
Jordan J Smith
"This was our second visit.  On a Friday night it pays to book - and it's a great sign to see a place in an industrial area so packed!  The food..."
Food And People
"Amazing food and reasonable price. Fed 4 adults and 2 children for $92. Hapuka is so moist and perfectly cooked. Exceptional food. Definately need to..."
Nick Kennedy
"The food here is delicious. We went in a large group but it was perfect because we ordered different dishes and got to taste a lot of them. Love the..."
MrsHosea
"Turned up without a booking on a busy Friday night around 8pm with my newborn and without much hope to get a table. The waiter who served us first..."
M FERNANDO
"Awesome dining experience loved the food, service and atmosphere. The Share Salmom dish was amazing.Will definitely be back to try more...."
Cilla J J Sarah
"Kay Vea & I went last night to this little spot close to home. First impression was how it was nicely tucked away in an industrial area. Given it..."
Kai Mai
"Location: I will say it's a hidden gem because It's located away from the main road. Even better it's closer to home! #WinningAlthough we..."
Kay Vea
"We ordered the Karaage chicken, the Soft shell crab, a pad Thai and a sambal as well as a sushi roll. This was enough to fill up four people (two..."
Dxlche
"Forth times I've been to this place still doing great. Good quality food with a reasonable price, and decent environment. Karaage Chicken always the..."
Kary Luo
"We got the Tuna Tataki, Lychee Duck Salad, Mongolian Lamb, Salmon and White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate cookie dough. Tuna Tataki was..."
Oksana Zhang
"Ponsonby quality at Penrose price. Every dish is amazing. Bring a bunch of friend and order 2-3 mains dishes and your choice small/sides. Definitely..."
Michael Wang
"Nice food, nice environment.we been there as a group,really nice service. Staff are very friendly. There is a private area to holding a small..."
Lawrence L
"The pad Thai prawns,karache chicken, bogoghi beef and pork belly bao were amazing.. loved the dark cookie dough and the staff were so..."
Raylena Peters
"Visited Big Fish Eatery twice and have been very impressed on both occasions. The food is delicious, favourites would be Karage Chicken & Pork Bao...."
Kelly
"Lovely food (I had lemongrass and ginger chicken) and, but had to wait over an hour for food (it wasn't that busy), and our tables food all came out..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"Nice food particularly if you love sea food, but some choice of meats too. Not the best ambience but reasonably practical. The outer facade is a..."
Suhail Rizwy
"Perhaps it's the hidden, almost secretive location (which added to the intrigue), or the fusion style menu with dishes ranging from Japanese,..."
Marmite_ninja
"Their lemongrass & ginger chicken is probably the most mouth watering thing you can get. The tanginess of flavour especially from the ginger hits a..."
Tavita Milford
"So refreshing to see great service and kindness in the hospitality industry, my mate and I had lunch yesterday here, from the moment I made the..."
Cesar Luis
"Really nice food, ambience and service.Reasonably priced and dishes are generous in portions. Overall pretty..."
Ahmad Al
"Enjoyed my time at Big Fish last night. I love their menu, there's lots of variety so you can be sure there'll be something that gets you excited to..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Highly recommend making a reservation as this place is hugely popular. Came here once for a dinner date and the second time for a family dinner. The..."
Y Anne
"under lots of recommendations I finally made it to Big fish ~ there are some parking outside which helped. Ordered: Karange chicken, lemon & ginger..."
Try_something_new
"Super delicious! We have come here on several occasions, both in a large group and also just as a couple. This place has ever disappointed..."
Mindy Song
"This little place is always busy for dinner so you definitely need to book. Lots of nice reasonably priced Asian fusion dishes, my faves being the..."
Fitfoodie
"Very good restaurant. Great food, good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Went with a group and tried a little bit of a few dishes. The soft shell crab and..."
Brett
"Friday night, dinner (6pm) party of 2. Edit: came here again for dinner with friends 26/06/08. Still, great service, Amazing food!..."
Sarah
"Love this place! We started to come here when it was quite and not very well known..they offered free cookie dough dessert back then and i loved it!..."
Livi
"This is going to be one of my regular eateries- Delicious Japanese fusion dishes and very nice decor.We didn't make a booking and were..."
Rachel Hui
"Been eager to come back to Big Fish. My boyfriend celebrated his birthday here on a Wednesday night and this place was packed! We noticed there were..."
LilMiss Foodie
"We visited Big Fish at 9pm on Saturday evening and the place is booked. I booked a few days prior and they called to confirm earlier on..."
Marie
"Love this place, been here a few times and the food is so good, as is the service. My go to is defiantly the dragon roll really nice with a good..."
Simone Halstead
"I really wanted to try this place out after I saw a picture of the cookie dough dessert on facebook. Finally had the time to go yesterday, I must say..."
Sharon
"general dishes. flavor didn't leave too much impression but looks good. Waitresses always busy and we need to wait for the order a bit long time...."
Geena Han
"The Bao was super delicious just super yummmy.... definetly would get over and over again .... I am yet to try other food but other than that 10/10..."
Pita N Terri Timoti
"Pleasantly surprised by this spot after hearing good things. The food was really great - the sashimi was fantastic melt in your mouth quality, and..."
Ziggyscratch
"Chef's special: Prawn sashimi with chilli garlic and lemon sauce is absolutely delicious!! Will melt in your mouth. Great ambience and excellent..."
PPN
"Went there with a big group of friends. We got to try a bit of everything. The fusion styles food was average but I loved the soft shell crab. That..."
Alysieepie
"Remarkable experience tonight with BigFish! Thank you in advance for delivering a fantastic time. Extremely honored to be served by such warm hearted..."
Jun Baik
"Went here for my birthday dinner and people were right, would never have found this place if I wasn't actively looking for it. I loved the akuma ribs..."
Karina Siew
"It's been around a while but I don't know why I haven't heard of it till now. Is it because it's in Penrose? Don't let that fool you. I managed to..."
Ben K
"Big fish is a real fusion of Asian tastes. I mainly found it to be of Malaysian type flavors. We had prawn and soy beans in Sambal sauce. Soft..."
Ann R
"Finally went here! All the dishes were really good as expected - definitely recommend the beef teppanyaki, bao buns and soft shell crab. Only let..."
Samantha Jamieson
"Wow what a place. Delicious food. Great service. Everything we had was outstanding. The little salad was super tasty. We started with the soft shell..."
Richard Sharpe
"Really delicious food was so surprised at how good it was definitely making it a regular go to for sure especially for the dessert!! Service was..."
Nicole Kupu
"One of my favourite restaurants now, place is clean, great customer service. We ordered their salmon, tuna tataki and pad thai, food was delicious!..."
Christina
"came here finally.. nice and clean and plenty of food choices.. pork belly bao, cornflake chicken and teriyaki salmon was delish and would order..."
Grace Sifa
"Just another great review for a great place 🤷🏻‍♀️Can't fault the place it's seriously sooo good..Pays to book as the place..."
Samantha
"Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent staff. Although we dined here as a very large group we were all treated the same and food came out..."
Felicity Williams
"Awesome place overallGreat Service, nice placeWe ordered: miso hapuka (which was nicely cooked,but tasted alright) Soft shell..."
Elsa
"Rule #1 before going here, is that booking a table is A MUST! Book earlier to get a better seating. It is quite a small restaurant so it gets very..."
Keana Dela Cruz
"Delicious food. A no-frills decor with the sole focus of serving great dishes. Very very busy - allow for more than normal prep time. Well worth the..."
Malcolm Drego
"I've dined here several times and the food is always good. The service is a bit average at times. The quality of their dishes is top notch and the..."
Chuchueats
"Great food with excellent service! What a great restaurant in such a inconspicuous location.The white chocolate cookie dough dessert is highly..."
Tee
"Had lunch here yesterday with my husband and the food, aaaamazing! This is now added to our fave place to eat. Karaage chicken, pork belly bao and..."
Nef Rosales-Palanas
"The dishes themselves are not fusion. They just have dishes from different places.We ordered Dragon roll, hamachi sashimi, sambal chicken,..."
K
"One of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. I use to work nearby and we would often order our food and have it delivered to us at work. They do..."
JJ Jenkins
"Yummy meal! Favourite item ordered was the ribs (delicious succulent little morsels with a little bit of spice) closely followed by the aubergine..."
Holly Blythe
"This amazing little place is tucked away somewhere that'd you never expect to find. It's a very cute environment but still has a night time glow that..."
Izzy Walker
"The cookie dough desserts are absolutely delicious, never tasted a cookie dessert as yum as there ones.. definitely recommend going there it's worth..."
Helena
"Good service. Awesome food, coffee and dessert too die for! My whole family was definitely very impressed. This was our first visit and we will be..."
Rohit Sharma
"Food: The food here was pretty awesome. I'd recommend the chicken karaage, the sashimi, the soft shell crab and especially the cookie dessert! Soo..."
NCC1701
"Absolutely delicious! Ordered the miso scallops, beef bulgogi and duck salad, couldn't fault any of them. Tasty, fresh ingredients at great prices-..."
Ella Verberne
"It had to be done - I love cookies 😋🍪. You all know what I'm talking about, those delectable cookie pies we have allllll seen online! Yes they..."
Monique Porteous
"The South East Asian and North East Asian fusion food here is really amazing. And if you enjoy sharing food with friends and family that is the..."
Daniel Lee
"Definitely recommend to book in advance as this place is crazy busy during lunch. Ordered the spiced eadame beans and the portion is very generous...."
Priscilla Khang
"Best fusion Asian food ever!!!! I go here atleast once a month and have never been disappointed even once! Love their Mongolian lamb, teppanyaki beef..."
Shruti Pathak
"After seeing some raving reviews on Zomato and hear very good things from colleagues who have dined here for Christmas lunches we finally had the..."
Kelly
"Soft shell crab is really yummy with prompt attentive service. A very high standard of presentation of all their dishes and food is great for..."
Juliana Boyce
"The best Asian fusion restaurant I've been so far! Good food, ambiance and service! A full package of a 5 rating restaurant for sure. After our first..."
Erika Tutiya
"So excited to find this hidden gem close to work and will definately utilise the evening delivery service for night shift! Food was amazing so tasty,..."
Samitches
"Awesome service, food was delish and it came out fast!, cookie dough is the best!!Would highly recommend this place to anyone. I will..."
Michelle Tovi
"Great restaurant hidden in an industrial area in Penrose. I found out about their Monday night special and was very excited to try it out. We..."
Misty
"i have been here 2 times, nice interior, great customer service, the food was great.BUT the Bugolgi beef taste TOO salty and it doesnt really..."
Ellen Tcl
"Went here tonight for dinner with my 2 sisters before the Coldplay concert. We didn't pre-book and when we arrived there was no free tables...."
Saskia Kiefte
"Fantastic food at a great price! Service was really good, ordered the Teriyaki Salmon, Taylor made fried rice, California roll and two cookie dough..."
Micah
"I've very glad that big fish is close to my office as we can either walk or get an extremely quick delivery at any given lunchtime. The..."
Ben Ch
"Went there on a busy Friday night. Had to wait like 10-15 minutes outside to get a table. Staff was friend and attentive.We ordered ;-..."
ACO
"Service: 5/5Wait time: 4.5/5Environment: 4.5/5Food Quality: 5/5Food Quantity: 5/5Price range: $25+ ppThe food is..."
Tony Ma
"I have been here for lunch and dinner. I would recommend booking in for both We booked in for 1230 and it was very busy.. carparks were difficult to..."
KG
"Been here a few times. Affordable, good service and good food.Have pretty much had everything on the menu lol.I enjoyed the tuna tataki,..."
I_like_pickles
"Love this place looks. Gets busy so be warned. Pork belly bao are exceptional. I'm working my way through the menu. Sambal chicken I can also highly..."
FJ
"Came here for a family lunch one Friday. Kept seeing reviews come up for this place and as we only live down the road thought we would try it. And..."
Chloe-Mae
"Had a family dinner here and it was so good! As we were quite a big party it was advised the food wouldn't come out at the same time, but each dish..."
Lisa
"Came here for lunch with my bf the other day (defs book a table beforehand as this place is always full) and I'm in love with the food. Soft..."
Claudia
"Spontaneous dinners are always the best, especially when its "q" time with mamabear. Thought I'd take mumsy out for a little saturday appreciation,..."
Denz
"Called on a saturday night and was told they are fully booked but they would take my number and call if anything changes. Within 10 minutes i get a..."
Athena
"Finally tried this place! Hidden away off the busy Great South Rd, it’s not the easiest to find if you’re unfamiliar with the area. But once you..."
HJ
"Everything is good. The food is delicious and the staffs are very friendly. It just a litte hard to find a park. The price is acceptable. Feel..."
Lee Sarang
"Love this place! Food are great and reasonably priced. There is a variety of food to choose from which is also great. Customer service is excellent..."
Alix
"Love this place, normally I need to travel to Ponsonby or CBD (I live in howick) for creative and delicious meals like this.. but here its only half..."
Charlotte Timoti
"Delicious food - sambal was too good. Nice ambience, parking is an issue and location is ok. Desserts are really good, nice after work Friday night..."
Taran
"amazzzzzzzzzingggg food!! amazing service! only downfall at the moment is they do not have liquor :-/ however is in works! Would definitely go again..."
Chetan Harry
"My fiance and I came across this place online on a Saturday night and thought let's give it a go. I tried calling twice to book a reservation but..."
Wayne Willis
"Went to dine at big fish after reading all the crazy hype reviews online. We are the mixed sashimi, soft shell crab, beef bulgogi, the salmon tataki..."
Michael Smith
"Yum yum yum! After reading heaps of great reviews and seeing loads of photos, we decided to venture out to Penrose to see what it's all about. Big..."
Kate Key
"I have been wanting to go to the Big Fish Eatery for a while now and managed to go last week. Everything on the menu looked delicious and..."
Giorgia Webster
"One of the best kept secrets in this part of the city. Really flavoursome food, immaculately presented and reasonably priced. The cookie dough white..."
Alex
"I love this place - the service is good, attentive and friendly. I have tried quite a range of items in their menu. Some really good - sashimi,..."
Jane
"Recommend the pork belly bao, chicken karaage, spider roll and the cookie dough dessert. Busy and buzzing atmosphere, attentive service. Will be..."
Angela
"This hidden gem is amazing! It's on the main road but you won't know about it unless you're a local or look really carefully. My cousin..."
Queena
"I read and saw lots of reviews & photos of the place on social media and had high expectation with the place. Finally I had a chance to go on..."
Tanz
"The great thing about social media is that you get to hear about awesome new restaurants that you may not normally know about - Big Fish Eatery is..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here for dinner. The place is tucked away amongst businesses so its very easy to miss. The interior is quite comforting. The staff are very..."
Jamez Hill III
"Omg, best kept secret in auckland. Never even know it was there. Beautiful food. Flavours are amazing. We had the pork, soft shell crab and pad Thai...."
Trish
"Big Fish Eatery is a great spot for trying out a range of asian-inspired dishes that don't lack taste or authenticity.My favourite was..."
Knorisheats
"After hearing and reading such great reviews about this place, I couldn’t wait to check it out, despite the location being a wee while away from..."
Charlene Weaver
"Great little restaurant for a casual dining experience. In a very weird place, being the bank. Which was a bit uninviting. Food was amazing only..."
Lilly Christine
"Definitely a delicious eat. Although my fried rice was a bit too salty and oily for my liking, my father and girlfriend both enjoyed their meal. The..."
Eddie Liu
"Tried Big Fish for the first time last night. Pork Belly Bao was nice but reasonably basic. The bao was fluffy and delicious, but the pork was just..."
Miah Dixon
"Best watery in the area for sure. The sushi is Devine - some of the best I've had in Auckland - the vegetarian is especially good. The rice meals are..."
Pamela Mansell
"Big Fish is an eatery in a rather out of  the way spot. With 45 reviews amounting to a 4.2 rating, I have fairly mixed feelings on how good can it..."
STRADS
"A lovely Japanese restaurant not too far from my place. I had dragon rolls and a white cookie dough for dessert. Dragon rolls were absolutely..."
Di
"Went here for dinner. Chicken Karage was awesome. Finding the place was kind of tricky though and not enough waitresses so there is a bit of a wait..."
Stacey Ellie McGaw
"Just finishing up dinner here as we speak. This place is super busy for a Wednesday, we had to wait a while to be seated, ages for our order to be..."
Clare Shin
"We had been recommended this place by a friend and since it was close to home thought we would give it a try. After a wee mission to find the place..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Grabbed some takeaway for lunch today and it was delicious...I'm glad I took a menu back for the office. Service was great and I didn't have to wait..."
Sheridan Slattery
"I found this place on zomato when I was looking for a nearby Japanese restaurant. This place is a little gem. Good prices and great food! The pork..."
Chumq
"Dined here last night - thought it was great! If I'm completely honest if I hadn't heard about it on social media I wouldn't know it existed. But..."
Natasha
"Was very surprised to find this lovely Japanese restaurant hidden away in penrose. Thanks to Zomato I found this place. The service was friendly and..."
Hasini Ratnasekera
"Dined here last week to celebrate a special occasion. We ordered the soft shell crab, miso hapuka, sambal prawns and the white cookie dough..."
Miss Kiki
"Penrose is hardly a destination location for good food. But within this industrial enclave, you will find the Big Fish Eatery serving up the freshest..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Visited for a birthday dinner , had to wait about 5 minutes for a table as I didn't make a reservation but other than that the food was yum , good..."
Reign
"Came for lunch, had the chili edamame, soft shell crab, prawn pad thai, beef bulogi, chicken karaage and the dark choc cookie dough. AMAAAAAAAAZING...."
Jessica Webb
"What a nice surprise this turned out!! And so close to work. Had a work lunch after reading and hearing people talk about it at the retail NZ golf..."
Jay
"Absolutely fabulous!!! in all respects - food, service, delivery. We had the salmon which was superb, tuna, crab, and pork belly. Followed by the..."
Peta Laery
"We turned up on a quiet Saturday afternoon and had no trouble getting seated. The meal was decent, the salmon sashimi was quite good, and dark cookie..."
Vicky Fan
"We ordered 3 dishes and a dessert. We chose the soft shell crab,dragon roll and the mongolian lamb.Unfortunately it didnt live up to my..."
Breadzania
"We are regulars in ordering takeaway from Big Fish.  The opening of this place is fantastic for Penrose.  The service is good and the quality of..."
Reviewer
"Love the food here. We had the chicken karage, soft shell crab and the prawn pad Thai. The 2 of us were so full from just these 3 dishes...."
Praveena
"Love this place! The waiter/waitress was so lovely and really attentive with topping our water up and making sure we were alright. Good customer..."
Jessica Callistus
"Really decent food for the price. Between two, we ordered the karage chicken, dragon sushi roll, pad thai and bulgogi beef. It was ALOT of food for..."
CD
"We arrived mid afternoon on a Monday and it was relatively empty. We opted to sit outside but moved in after a couple of minutes as it was covered in..."
SS
"Came here on the weekend. Not something you expect in Penrose but certainly a welcome addition. It was quiet for lunch, we were seated straight..."
Peachypanda
"We arrived midday on Saturday, it was empty so chose a table outside. Although the odd train passed by it didn't ruin the atmosphere; it was perfect..."
Laura Hunt
"I wrote a blog post for this but somehow I accidentally deleted it and can't get it back up on Zomato. Situated in the quieter suburbs of Penrose,..."
Heartshrooms
"Price is good. Food is great. Dessert is the yummiest. ..."
Anon
"Absolutely delicious! The Sambal prawn was a little spicy for my taste buds (which can't handle spicy too well) but couldn't stop eating it!..."
Yvonne
"Was recommended to try this place and was definitely not disappointed. Nice selection of Asian style foods in a cafe setting, with coffee and..."
Benedict Uy
"My new favourite! Delicious food with the best service I've experienced in a long time. The Tayylor made fried rice is a must try, and the dragon..."
Tara Sargent
"Decent and awesome meal made with fresh produces. Ordered tuna tataki, chicken karaage, prawn tempura, pork belly bao, and chicken pad Thai - all of..."
TinaS
"I was invited along with a few other food bloggers to try out the dishes at Big Fish Eatery! Big Fish Eatery opened its doors in September this year..."
Sheena
"Big Fish Eatery is one of Penrose's secret hidden gem that will most definitely become the new craze in no time as it fits perfectly in the asian..."
Kellie Lee
"Was invited to have lunch at @bigfisheaterynz with other food bloggers! The staff were so friendly, they helped us understand the menu and assisted..."
Razelle Icaro
"Was invited to have lunch at Big Fish Eatery with other food bloggers! This restaurant is located in Penrose. Not the most convenient location but..."
Razelle Icaro
"Amazing amazing amazing! Ordered a pork belly Bao, kaarage chicken, tuna tataki and chicken pad Thai to share. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Awesome customer service and friendly staff followed up by an amazing, authentic, not to sweet Chicken Pad Thai. Highly recommend a visit! Will..."
Mark Sumner
"Omg!!!! I'm so glad we came here. It's such amazing food. Really reasonable price. It is so delicious. Plenty of carparks. I'm definitely going to..."
Miss2thfairy
"Very hidden gem, definitely worth seeking them out!This place has a nice ambiance, they serve a mixture of different asian cuisines and the..."
Winnie Luo
"Amazing food and above standard service. Each meal that was brought to the table was explained including sauces. I will be back for sure! Maddison..."
Sophie Mclean
"Tuna Tataki - 11/10, Beef Teppanyaki 10/10, Karaage Chicken & Mayo 10/10, Pork Belly Bao UNBELIEVABLE. World class menu. Service outstanding - Big..."
Nzbmc
"A hidden gem. Fresh ingredients, good portions, friendly staffs and beautiful presentation. Staffs are so friendly and kind they also gave us free..."
Joli Wong
"One of my newest favourite restaurants. Can't say there are many places where I've really enjoyed every dish that has come out. Prices are super,..."
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"Back to the big fish today ..twice this week had to have the pad thai again..my fav also had karage chicken and side of sir fried vegetables all very..."
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"This wonderful Pan Asian restaurant is sublime. The staff are wonderful but the food is exceptional! There is a level of refinement in some of these..."
Chris Small
"Tried this place for lunch yesterday. It's a little hard to find as the windows are tinted but was super happy I did. I had the prawn nigiri, Karaage..."
Amy
"Wow! I don’t normally do reviews. The food was so amazing that I wrote this while still at the restaurant. Quality ingredients, good size portions..."
Michael Howe
"Good customer service and pretty quick. Both the size and the price of the food portions are reasonable. A large menu with many of..."
Nathan
"Great for large groups. We were a group of about 14. The food is quite expensive but the portions are huge. I found the pricing very uneven , some..."
Linda A.
"The salmon was absolutely amazing! So juicy yet flavourful- seemed they marinated it for days! Would say their fish dishes are better in comparison..."
Nikita Soni
"Came after a very long time. We ordered karaage chicken, soft shell crab and drunken noodles. The karaage chicken was very very good, I think lack..."
Wilson Shum
"Amazing lunch today waitress and chef satisfied every request. Thank you..."
Laura Hooykaas
"Wonderful, friendly service! The dishes tasted as good as they looked in the photos. I recommend their soft shell crab and prawn croquettes they were..."
Tina Lum
"There is a good variety of food without the menu being overly large. We ordered the teriyaki salmon, Taylor fried rice, pad thai chicken and prawn,..."
Shammi Karunaratne
"Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Satisfied a group of islanders (we love our food). While majority had the prime beef rib, we also managed to sample an..."
puddie mocha
"Can never go wrong with these guys, food is always consistent and delicious. Dined in twice and have bought takeaways many times within a space of 2..."
AngelHazer
"The food here is delicious and reasonably priced. Most dishes range between $20 to $30 and the portions are plentiful. The Karage chicken, Duck salad..."
William Lin
"An Asian Fusion restaurant in the industrial area of Penrose.Nice ambience and friendly service. Food portions were quite large and reasonably..."
William Yee
"Delicious food, Fast service , All very tasty and found it hard to flaw all their dishes. I thin kthe soft shell crab bao could have a bit more..."
Food Fiend
"Most delicious food I have had in a while. Loved every meal we had. The worst I can say about this place is that the lamb could have been cooked a..."
Jarinda Engelbrecht
"Wow, wow, wow,. That's all I can say to this place. I do recommend this place if you are looking for a great 5star menu. The pork belly bio is a must..."
Vianca Maze
"Atmosphere was clean, tidy with plenty of seating & beautiful decor. Food was amazing! Good size portions at reasonable prices. Food was delicious,..."
Davidene Rongo
White And Wong's - Viaduct, Auckland
88/100 (3498 ratings)
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Chinese
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Accepts American Express
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Serves Alcohol
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"Food was fantastic. Yummy start with the popadoms and edamame beans. They came with stunning sauces to compliment the flavor. Dumplings were..."
Stacey N
"We are here one afternoon for a late arvo/early dinner. We got sat outside which I originally was skeptical of, but it was nice and right by the pier..."
Dane Brough
"I celebrated my wife's birthday with a dinner at White + Wong’s - Auckland Viaduct, and it was truly amazing. The food was outstanding. We tried..."
mohammed arsiwala
"Ambience and service was particularly good here. Food the usual nice stuff from White and Wongs. Orders can take a long time. Arguably worth the..."
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"We went to White and Wongs recently to celebrate my birthday and the food is amazing. Variety of food options available and decent size portions...."
kalyan chavala
"I have heard of W+W for some time. So I have high expectations. It's now a well established restaurant. In most cases, there won't be any wow factors..."
A K
"We came here for lunch. The restaurant space is large and comfortable, the area inside each corner has a different decoration. The outside space..."
Chloe Dang
"Was craving Asian food and this definitely fulfilled that! Good sized portions and great location at the harbour area. Best to book beforehand as it..."
Soraya K
"Attended a work event here and had a fantastic evening. Cocktails were so good, food was so delicious and the staff were so friendly. Will definitely..."
Nikki Mackenzie
"Went there on a Tue night and couldn't believe how busy and vibey it was. Amazing location right on the waterfront, incredible interior decor..."
Haydi Foster
"The green curry was rich and amazing. One of the best curries I have ever had. Book ahead for the sea view..."
Tony Kwok
"Amazing waterfront restaurant experience! Cozy interior seating, beautiful waterfront seating, staff are friendly and fast, food and drinks were..."
Emma M
"Came here for a Christmas work function. Loved the atmosphere, calamari is to die for. Great choices of drinks too. Highly..."
Lorraine Singh
"Hands down best oysters I have ever had, and I’ve had my fair share (oysters with chilli jam and crispy shallots).The kingfish sashimi was fresh..."
Kāren Sanders
"Spectacular food service was exclent drinks were Devine. This is such a great place to go highly recommend. Worth every star 5/5..."
Jarrod Mackenzie
Huami
87/100 (2163 ratings)
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Pancakes
Crawfish
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Scallops
Duck
Pork
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Prawns
Shrimp
Beef
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Chinese
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Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Fine Dining
"Went for restaurant month. Had Peking duck, Yangzhou fried rice, bean cooked in olives leaves, black pepper beef, Pinot noir with antipodes..."
S B Foodie
"Came here for drinks. Cute vibe and hip crowd..."
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"Great place to try, obviously if you are expecting the traditional yum char experience with your dim sum being served on trollies and the hustle and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Huami is finally bringing a contemporary atmosphere to Chinese restaurants in Auckland, something long overdue. Think sleek and dark, black and neon..."
Zoe Bowker
"Today I will write about Huami – one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Auckland. Situated below the Sky Tower, it is a great place to entertain..."
Lucy
"Really really recommend the bbq pork bun and slices 👌 juicy as hell and super flavourful. One of the best places in Auckland to go for..."
Real Slug
"Loved the interior and ambience; the wait staff were very helpful and polite. The home made spinach egg tofu was to die for, the sauce was amazing..."
Rashmeen Sandhu
"Huami had a great atmosphere, food, and service. I came here for dinner, they were helpful with wine selection and patient when ordering. The food ,..."
Doris Ma
"Yumcha @huamiakl 🥟🥢 Located on the ground floor of the sky tower, 🐼 has been here a couple times for dinner but has yet to try out their..."
Pandadrools
"I can only rate their cocktails, which I enjoyed more than my fair share of over the course of two evenings! These were beautifully executed by the..."
Famished
"We ordered 2 x Whole fruit wood roasted pecking duck, Sweet sour deep fried prawns, Sichuan style prawns, shrimp chilli fried rice and xiao long bao...."
G1k
"The quality of food delivered at Huami is quite high however, it is a little on the pricy side. The dishes utilised high quality New Zealand produce..."
Louise
"I hesitated to visit because I was always of the opinion you can get great dumplings at a third of the price from many a yum Cha joint. We came for..."
Chan Can Eat
"Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff. We went for lunch and were greeted on entry, then taken to a table prepared for us as we had a booking..."
Jenny Da
"Beautiful bar in Sky City. Came here for drinks. Bartender was knowledgeable and friendly and the cocktails were exquisite. Lovely decor and..."
Dumba
"Our family go to place for any Chinese festival celebrations. The place is well managed and is located in a lively place. They are slightly expensive..."
Derek Cheung
"I've been here a few times for dinner, but today was a first for yum cha. It's definitely one of the higher-end and more expensive yum cha places in..."
Louise
"Been here three times so far this year. Not sure Huami is the best yumcha in Auckland, but pretty sure here is the most expensive one. Nice food and..."
Becky Kuang
"5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 5/5 Customer ServiceBest Yumcha in Auckland.This place is like the fine dining..."
곰정안
"Huami is unlike any other Chinese restaurant, as a fan of yum cha I know what to look for and what the good ones really taste. Having a lot of..."
Ang Sarap
"It’s my first experience at Huami. 3 top dishes are Bejing duck, bbq pork with Manuka honey and dimsum basket. However, the taste is a little bit..."
Ashley Tran
"High-end Chinese restaurant! Went there with my colleague on a Wednesday’s night. The front desk lady at the reception is attentive. We ordered the..."
Annie Low
"Absolutely stunning food!Highly recommend. I have tried a few things from Huami, I have a few favourites that I always must order when..."
Foodie Feels
"Yumcha at Huami consists of the usual dishes but with a premium twist. Sure it’s more expensive but you receive better quality of food, taste and..."
LiLi Bee
"Came here for my birthday lunch with my family and being asian they are hard to impress! But this place not only blew them away, the service was..."
Dolma Chuan
"Polite and friendly staff, as well as beautiful decor. The food was equally amazing and flavoursome, also aesthetically pleasing. I would definitely..."
Local Grams-ma
"I have to say the service is top notch but food is very average. Lobster with mapo tofu is good taste. But tofu is cold so this can only..."
Bella Lin
"Came here on Sunday lunch time without booking so were seated at the bar. Food is delicious and service is top notch, however the price is quite up..."
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"Their service is one of the best. The duck was to die for!! I have nothing bad to say because I've been here twice and still are consistent with how..."
Gelainedreyes
"came here with friends because we wanted to eat duck on rice, if you're looking for some decent one in town then this place will not disappoint you..."
Benji
"Loved lunch here enjoyed how everything came with it’s own dipping sauce. My highlight was the duck will definitely be back to try more off the..."
Laz Irie Tiare Tyla
"Best high class yumcha in city. Better service than other yumcha place. And char siu bun taste so good. Fresh made roast duck was crispy and full of..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Nice chinese restaurant in sky tower easy to find. I had dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday. Staff are kindly. We had peking duck, sweet..."
Cindy Chu
"Huami is the perfect place to explore a modern and traditional twist of yum cha in Auckland city. This time round, I ordered their famous BBQ Pork..."
Amanda Megayanti Wijaya
"Had dinner here recently with my friends. Nice decoration inside. I was impressed with our starters and dessert. Especially the marinated prawn with..."
Mai
" Eat yumcha in Auckland.I haven’t tried dinner yet but am extremely impressed with the yumcha food Quality. They even pour your..."
Tony Ma
"Premium restaurant that serves delicious chinese food. Servings were pretty small, but tastes so good. The place is nice, and their big red door’s..."
EAT Girl 👑
"Huami has established itself as a premium Chinese restaurant in Sky City. Not only does it serve fancy dinners, but it is also a destination for a..."
Annie Ren
"Decided to dine here for dinner with the family. The best dish we ordered was the Peking duck, typically with Peking duck as a dish the..."
Kelly
"Great ambience which is optimal for family lunches/dinner. Efficient service and good dim sum selection. Particularly enjoyed the duck, which meat..."
Calvina
"My family and I came here for my birthday and it was so magical! The service was incredible, and the food was unlike anything else. They even..."
Marnie
"Amazing yum cha food, very tasty and the dumplings are fuller. I love how the dumplings with prawns in it really have huge chunks of the prawns. Ha..."
Marggie Pascua
"I love this place. Really nice décor. The food is amazing, especially the duck. The price is on the high side but worth it. The only complaint is..."
Lulu
"Tasteful decor, the restaurant was busy on a Saturday night. Service did not suffer, food was mostly excellent. We had dim sum for entrees which I..."
Gus
"Little more can be said than superb. Attentive wait staff, appealing environment and surroundings - and the food was something to behold. If there..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"Visited Huami last time with my family when it first opened its door and was impressed ever since! Tried couple of items on the menu and they were..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Went there for yum cha with my parents since mum has been raving about this place for a while. First impression- Not good! I arrived there after my..."
Cupy Dee
"I have always been skeptical of ‘modern’ representation of Asian food, unless they also deliver in flavour. Huami definitely did not..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"My personal favourite “enjoy ur day for pretending you are a rich and fabulous artist living in 1920s shanghai”.Very good selection of..."
Satine Liu
"Hubby and I chose the "Huami Nectar" set menu. Waitress was awesome. Food was great. We were full after the starters and had to take home the mains..."
Nibbler
"Situated below Sky Tower Auckland, Huami offers an extensive menu focusing on Cantonese fare including dim sum that is both traditional and..."
Picky Piggies
"Since Huami has been open, I have been wanting to get my taste buds inside there! Every time I walked past I admired the sophisticated upmarket fit..."
Frank
"Great food... that food fired duck is AMAZING. Great service and nice drinks, overall well worth the expensive price tag. Would come back here when..."
Snowden Tapper
"I came here with my family and they ordered a bunch of dishes including the Peking duck. I would say the presentation of all the dishes are 5/5- all..."
Aimee.
"Great meal best Chinese food I’ve ever had in New Zealand everything tasted very tasty especially the bbq pork. Will be back for sure to try the..."
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"Nice food nice service but only quantity they need to work on... Tried spicy chicken(dnt know exact name) Was good and mofu tofu but quantity..."
Chetan Mani
"Huami was an elegant combination of refined Chinese decor with world class dim sum chefs. The finesse in the chicken feet resulted in delicious..."
Jade H Lim
"Excellent choice for Chinese dining. Very friendly and professional service. Full bar available with wine selections from across the world. Great..."
Tanz
"Huami was recommended by Media. We were very excited being there and ready for the fantastic food.Staff was helpful and nice. For the food,..."
Jie
"As Chinese food lover I was looking forward to try the then recently open restaurant in Sky City. Had great expectations but when I left the place..."
Diogo Reck
"Recently opened Huami along Federal St. in Skycity Auckland. Food were near perfection! From colours, presentation and taste is exquisite. Ordered..."
LilMSunshine
"Huami is the best Chinese food I have ever had. The duck was definitely the highlight with the crispy skin and all rolled up into a little pancake...."
Leilani Toiting
"First time been to Huami, the atmosphere is so nice and the food presented very well. Instagramable dishes and nice service. Will try other main..."
LuciferTSN
"I wouldn’t say this is your traditional Chinese restaurant. First impression of the place, it reminded me of Masu. According to the waiter, it has..."
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"Great food and service. Best chinese restaurant in Auckland. Will surely be a regular here. Impressed with the decor and specially the clay oven on..."
Andy
"Anyone whos abiding a gluten-free eating habit would know it can be awkward experience asking for gf options especially with Chinese cuisine...."
Sunny Lam
"Spent a couple of hours with hubby at this restaurant - loved the dumplings , much more care had gone into the dumplings into comparison of the Jade..."
Jasmine
"Just had dim sum for lunch. Generously sized, unique and most importantly very tasty dumplings. Look forward to coming back when we return to..."
Smalljude
"The interior design is very attractive...the traditional Chinese elements beautifully added around the space. Services are great. Teas are fabulous,..."
Chefaldini
"Huami is a whole experience from the moment you walk in the door. Friendly and attentive wait staff, beautiful interior and food to die for.The..."
Mel Miller
"Came here for my birthday dinner. The service was faultless. Absolutely lovely dining experience and the attention to detail from the waitress and..."
Stacie Liston
"After coming here a couple of times just for the cocktails in the bar area as it's a great spot with awesome bartenders... we thought we should try..."
Donna&Shane
"We came here on Friday night on a whim. We were told there would be a 30 min wait but didn't have to wait long at the bar at all before they got us a..."
Jasveen Kaur
"I have ordered the two vegetarian dumplings and they are absolutely way beyond expectation. I am actually really surprised how tasty The two..."
Foodiegirlnz
"Huami is the latest addition to the Federal Street dining precinct at SKYCITY. This isn't your typical Chinese restaurant so if you have your heart..."
Susan
"Came here tonight with the fam and i can safely say the overall experience well worth a one time visit.The waitress was absolutely the..."
S&G Take Auckland
"I'd read the exisiting reviews about Huami & wasn't sure what to expect particularly as they were very mixed. I can truly say, as someone that eats..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here last night and was quite happy with the overall experience here. For starters we ordered the ribs in sticky coffee sauce, chicken in chilli..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Huami truly exceeded my expectations! Their extensive menu offers something for everyone, and the food was absolutely amazing and lived up to the..."
Tammy-Jade Collymore
"Beautiful restaurant... Absolutely loved it. The staff were friendly, helpful, and very efficient. The plates were a large serve which I'm not used..."
Paula Sargent
"Food was good here..service is excellent. We ordered a variety of dim sums and happy with the quality. The dessert was amazing with the right..."
Viv H
"Thank you for the personal touches added to the service. Much appreciated. And thank you to the young lady who provided much of the service..."
Te Aroha Warren
"Very yummy traditional Shanghai Style Chinese food. The seasoning is not too strong and the portions are moderate, so you can enjoy many dishes. I..."
Yuichiro Soma
"The Yum Cha flavor is decent, but the Peking duck's quality doesn't quite measure up to what it used to be years..."
Lefei C
"Great food and services. The private room is quiet and spacious. The scallop, prawn and duck are amazing! Great for a special..."
Tony Kwok
"Staff members are friendly, courteous and helpfull. Some are attentive and some aren't so much. We ordered glutinous rice dish, and we waited for 1hr..."
Alex Tjahjana
"One of the most fancy Chinese restaurant in town: Baiju ice cream is a must try (it has the pleasant Chinese white wine aroma but taste totally like..."
Caidi JIANG
"Finally had a chance to try Huami. Light taste, not oily. Peking duck was great, although the skin can be crispier. Dim sum comes in three pieces...."
Hungry Teddy
"Me and my partner decided to eat here just to find a place to eat dinner together. The service was lovely from the beginning - seated within 15 mins,..."
Cassandra
"Huami serves the best Chinese cuisine in Auckland. Everything is just perfect. Ordered the set menu this time and it was such a feast! Can’t wait..."
Buddy Chen
Sam Woo Vietnamese Cafe
86/100 (1814 ratings)
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"The best cheap eats when after big tasty comfort food portions in a casual food hall kinda vibe. Been a regular for years and my go to is always the..."
Kiki
"First time visit this place, ordered their spring rolls and Special beef rice noodle. They both are really delicious! They put a very decent amount..."
Christine H
"We decided to deviate from our fav pho place and try Sam's place. We ordered deep fried spring rolls, chefs special which is the rice dish and we..."
Sophie Wang
"First time dining in Otahuhu, the place wasn’t too busy and it was very spacious. A decent and clean place for lunch. Menu was intense lots to..."
Nathalie
"It's our local so we come here often and are always happy with food and service. A number of times we've turned up in a small group with no prior..."
Seni. O
"Best beef pho I’ve had, the broth was good and had lots of flavour & the food came out quick & the springrolls was cheap which was 3 for $5...."
Foodloverakl
"Lovely place to dine in with a large group or by yourself. thoroughly enjoyed the spring rolls and well done meat soup. Great prices and awesome..."
Jen Matautia
"I have been coming here for years & the food is always consistent and yum. Most times unless it's very busy (e.g. mothers day) the food is brought..."
Courtney Ann
"Best Vietnamese place around - there are a few other Vietnamese places around Otahuhu but this is probably the best in terms of price $. Most mains..."
N Song
"Food was great and has a decent size per serving. The restaurant is spacious but it's hard to find parking esp during busy hours. We ordered pho,..."
Yprilg
"We had a large group of people having dinner here for the first time. The setting appeared average but the food and service made up for it. The..."
Vanessa Gao
"Awesome service and a popular place with really good food. Food was fresh and tasty and delicious. Very reasonably priced with generous amounts of..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"One word.... Daymmmm! I cannot fault this restaurants food if i tried. Not just the fact of big portions but taste authentic and delicious! Price is..."
Albert Fu
"They are always busy, especially during weekends lunch time. You will hardly to find a space unless wait. But you can taste ‘real’ Vietnamese..."
Siusiu Tong
"Been here a few times.. really enjoy the food.. don’t like being seated in the big window area.. gets too hot on sunny days! Service is average....."
Mo Holloway
"Ive seen too many posts of people enjoying their big feeds here so I went in with my friends to enjoy the same experience lol. Overall what I enjoyed..."
Vinny
"Relatively generous portions and taste good too. We three have to share one pork on rice as portion is so big and one person couldn't wash it down...."
Rachel Liew
"Hearty place to have a good feed. Frequently come out of this place with a full belly.Usually we have the spicy squid.Coating is thin enough to make..."
Jho Meets Food
"Been dining here for years and you get the same taste every time. Thanks Boss for always looking out for me and my family each time I come through...."
Mel Monovai Arai
"Cheap and cheerful and everything comes in HUGE portions! I love their vermicelli noodle salad and have tried the grilled chicken, pork and pork..."
Annie Ren
"Tried this place for the first time. Had the spring rolls which were tasty and crisp. BBQ pork on rice was yum (tad dry). Rare beef pho was tasty and..."
Greg Koia
"OMG! Love this place.Came here after seeing reviews on zomato and wasn't disappointed.We ordered crispy squid which is fried in a..."
Wairaka Mason
"I am startled and stoked about the size of dishes (home-cooked size only get to see during Chinese new year, if you come from southeast lol) in..."
Vivienne_Moo
"Took my parents here for the first time, Customer service was slow waiting Up to 30 mins then our order was taken but other than that, the food was..."
Samlelasmith
"This is a great Vietnamese restaurant that I know in Auckland. The taste is exactly same with typical Vietnamese taste. I tried Bun bo in lots of..."
Katherine Mai Ngo
"Regular dining spot when looking at getting a good quick dinner fix. Service is fairly quick, staff are very attentive. Dining area spacious whether..."
Kai Mai
"OMG heard about this place from a family member and i must say Samwoo Vietnamese Cafe is the best Vietnamese food i have had here in New Zealand..."
DeejandDarnell-James Ransfield
"Legendary stir fry beef and noodles with side order of spring rolls never disappoints. One of if not the best Vietnamese restaurants out there...."
George Browne
"Absolutely love Sam Woo! Visited Auckland and went back 2 nights in a row. Food is affordable, portions are large and the food is tasty! Only..."
Grace
"Great place to eat Vietnamese looks a bit old and run down but the food is A+ Vietnamese spring rolls,Deep fried squid,Bbq pork fried rice,chicken..."
Lee Larkin-Reti
"Samwoos is definitely a go to. Nice taste of vietnamese food from the entrees to the soups and salads. My favourite thing to get is definitely the..."
Laz Irie Tiare Tyla
"WOW ! Best Vietnamese restaurant by farrrrrrr. It's not set out like a flash place, which is just my avenue as I love to go out and eat rather than..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"🆗 - Good eatery place. Book before hand!! Place is busy. Good food. Reccomend the spicy salt chicken & Spicy salt Ribs - Must have &..."
K3Krone
"One of the tried and true places Kai Mai & I will always return to if I can be bothered to drive out to otahuhu.Parking can be a little..."
Kay Vea
"Awesome service top notch food. Every thing we ordered had incredible flavours an just melted in your mouth. Has to be the best Vietnamese we have..."
Trent
"I do like the food here but not the best Asian food in Auckland. Nice cheap food and large portions! Also very accommodating as I like my food spicy,..."
Shoulyn Singh
"Have been told about this place, often, so decided to take my parents there and it definitely lived up to its reputation. The food was amazing,..."
Jasmine
"We love this place.. our favorite dishes on the menu are..1/2 Roast duckPrawn fried riceFresh pork n shrimp rollsJackfruit..."
Belah Taipari
"The menu is huge. Everything I've tried has been good and big portions. I like the plum sauce spare ribs. Try the smoothies, jackfruit is the best...."
Julia Gulia
"The restaurant serves one of the best & cheapest Vietnamese food in Auckland. And their portions are very generous too. My most favourite dish..."
Daopeksou
"Whilst most people come here to have lunch/dinner, I come here just to have the deep fried ice-cream. I love that they use French Vanilla Ice cream...."
Miura Elikana
"in love with the spring rolls my fave every time i come here have to have them with the sauce! love all the food including the deep fried ice cream,..."
Puti Morehu
"Its well known for its affordable prices and a crowd favorite in south auckland. Food there is good but can be better. Overall good friendly..."
Tien Pham
"As this place was highly recommended by friends, we decided to give it a shot.Good flavourful pho, not to heavily spiced, with a generous..."
Charmaine
"Our favourite dishes atm are spicy salty spare rib and spicy salty chicken. Both are deep fried and come on shredded cabbage chilli salad with a yum..."
Kaoseumu
"This place is awesome, not too flash but the food is great in proportion and price. Pics next time I go again. Vietnamese spring rolls are me..."
LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)
"I have dined here a few times as its in the metro top 50 cheap eats. It can be a very busy place but still you don't really have to wait that long..."
Vusu
"Sam woo is my go to restaurant. I am always craving the spring rolls from here and I have recommended this place to so many people. I love that the..."
Karo
"We went in for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The place is really simple and basic but very clean. They have a huge place so should be able to..."
Alana
"Best place in Otahuhu - Affordable & delicious.Must try their deep fried ice cream :) *caution: has walnut topping* However,..."
The Average Person
"If you've lived around otahuhu clearly you will well in doubt know this place. Samwoo's been around for ages and well it doesnt get old. Still feels..."
Abc
"Good cheap yummy food, decor is a bit dated but I don't mind at all parking can be a problem but that's because it is so popular :) food is..."
Shirley
"Love this place so cheap but the service is not great we waited an hour for a table and when we were finally seated it took a further 30 minutes to..."
Elena Olive Fanene
"Nothing fancy about Sam Woo, just affordable good food every time. I think most of us can agree the squid and the spring rolls are just a staple for..."
Nia Tupouniua
"Been coming here since I cant remember when with my family. Lovely staff, fantastic food, open space, modest. It's extremely cheap and very high..."
Tay
"We like this place the only reason we don't come more often is the problem getting a carpark when it's busy. Today we came for pho and once again..."
Kerryj
"Authentic, delicious and affordable! The pho here is the best I have had all over Auckland with its slightly chewy noodles, flavourful soup..."
Winnie Luo
"We went here for a family catch up. Food was delicious but the dish that stood out he most definitely the spicy squid. I don't know what all the hype..."
Maria Hall
"Great Vietnamese restaurant in Otahuhu. Prices are very affordable. The building and decor is a bit dated. Definitely the place to go if you're..."
James T. Raukete
"Food here is super affordable, place looks really dated and food did not ml have much flavour for my taste. Would recommend coming here if your in..."
Ryan Wong
"This joint aint too bad. First time dining here yesterday. I was warned not to order too much incase i cant finish it... but they do have doggy bags...."
Zaq Frances
"One of the big three Otahu Vietnam restaurants i like after Try it Out, this one has the best of both Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines. Their dishes..."
Diner8Here
"The place has upgraded since our last visit years ago. Major improvement. Last time we were here we weren't too stoked with the food we had. The..."
Trish H2
"Affordable price and the food was amazing!!! We didn't have to wait long for the food that we ordered and we had them hot and the food kept coming...."
Siu Kauvaka
"Samwoo Vietnamese restaurant provides an extensive range of food as listed on the menu. Prise wise, dishes are very affordable. I would..."
Mat
"Always come here for the spring rolls that never EVER dissapoint!! Service is super fast as. Always order a lychee smoothie as well which is only..."
Taylor Nemaia
"Dishes taste authentic with fast and friendly service. Ive heard a lot of good recommendations about this place and it certainly has lived up to its..."
L G
"Not the fanciest of places, but Samwoo offer a very large menu with great options. Food is priced between $10-15 a plate which are all generous..."
Jam Taylor
"Good cheap eats! It's not a fancy place but it has a very big space and is clean.Food wise, it wasn't the best pho - beef was overcooked...."
ShoRt
"Had been passing this place for 17 years so finally this year I decided to give it a try. Best homemade fresh cheap eats in Auckland. Sam Woo opened..."
Leila Khan
"Again, it's not so pretty, but the food here @ SWVC is worth seeing past the fact that it's not the trendiest pl by far to be eating in. All the..."
Vitale Eti
"Food is great, Decor is average and the staff are slightly less than friendly but the food is cheap, tasty and quick. Soups are all around $10 and..."
Zara Alexzandra Young
"Great cheap place to go to catch up with friends. Always a busy environment and parking is sometimes hard to come by. But the food always comes out..."
Laura And Peli
"My partner and I decided out of the blue to try Sam Woos cafe. We have been living in this area for approx 10 years and have always drove past this..."
Nia T
"I had the beef pho ($9), spring rolls ($4), and longan milkshake ($3.50). Service was very quick as I was there at the end of the 2pm lunch rush...."
Stango
"Chicken rice noodle soup was watery and flavourless . I did however enjoy the deep fried spring rolls, they tasted great and were served hot with an..."
MS MNC
"First off, don't come here if you want a 5 star dining environment. It's an old car yard that hasn't changed it's decor since it opened 30 odd years..."
Ruby Care
"Samwoo is an amazing place to get pho on a cold day. You can actually taste their deep fried springroll fillings ! And their pho broth..."
Aniva Huang
"Delicious, my mother, best friend and myself very much enjoyed everything we ate. From spring rolls, fried rice, prawns and a whole bunch of other..."
Lazania K. Wihongi
"Tasty and quick meals. Between two of us, we ordered Spring Rolls, Combo Fried Rice, Combo vermicelli, Salt and Pepper prawns. All were..."
Bobby Anderson
"Food was on point - big servings and hot food 😃😃 loved the spring rolls as usual worth revisiting and affordable food monies worth alryt...."
Rosemary
"Despite its dodgy decor and lack of car parks, this place serves some pretty amazing food. Large portions, full of flavour and reasonable..."
Marcella
"Price 4/5Food 4/5Service 3.5/5Atmosphere 3.5/5Popular Vietnam restaurant in otahuhuRecommend grilled chickenAwesome. ..."
Renor Kay
"Sam Woos never fails me. I love there food. We always order alot when we go there and is fairly priced. Spring rolls, fried rice, steak chowmein, egg..."
Marina Harding
"The best Chinese , fast service and yummy food . Recommend the BBQ pork fried rice , fried squid , and the spicy salt chicken is..."
Kirstie
"Love how fast this place is and love the fact that you can BYO very ideal for bigger family's, first time I went was with just my boyf and I, second..."
Tee
"Great food, great service. Meals were always hot and received in a reasonable time. Comfortable space but the flashes decor. Parking could be a..."
Q TeA
"I Love Sam Woo's Spring Rolls and Fried wontons are so yum, Duck on rice is one of the best and at prices are great. I will deffinately be sharing..."
Shandy Moke
"My Dad has been taking me here for 20 years now and it's such a yummy place to eat at and very cheap. Always order the spring rolls and wonton egg..."
Keri
"Yummy have dined here for last 3 years & love the food. Spring rolls are delicious, spicy squid yum, love the deep fried ice cream, my children..."
Kylie Wirepa
"Yummy cheap food that the whole family enjoyed, food came really quickly, drinks are great too. Will definitely go..."
Matire Harwood
"I'm soo in love with the blumsauce spare ribs!!! yumyumyumi :) Spring rolls as well, and spicy pawns. Love it :D Keep up the good..."
Mere
"The size of the Samwoo dishes are amazingly large, the portions are great and the flavours are above average. I ordered 4-6 tall large glasses of..."
Yum
"I've been going to sam woos for almost 3 years now. The food is cheap and tastes great. The service isn't too bad either. Definitely recommend..."
Anu Sonya Devi
"Amazing food, in love with the spring rolls!Staff were reasonably good..."
Jacquelin McGarrie
"We have been going to Samwoos for over 20 years and still go back for more. Sure the decor is pretty basic but its clean and the food excellent. ..."
Carol Smith
"yummy spring rolls are the..."
Kristiana Taia
"I was introduced to this place by a friend they do need to upgrade but apart from that their food and quick service is superb I didn't like their..."
Lynelle
"LOVE THIS PLACE, food is fresh, spring rolls are a must.. Try to go here once a week as it is very affordable for the whole family....."
...UNIQUE...
"On special occasions or group bookings, Sam Woo knows how to please a lot of people with fresh and tasty Vietnamese food. Mini spring rolls are a..."
Sharon Lee-tongatama
"Am a regular here for the last 2years. The food is lovely and reasonably priced. If you don't mind the not-too-flash surroundings but want yummy..."
Junita Liufalani
"Been eating here since I was a little girl and my old man would order whole ducks and king garlic prawns for my birthday! They're primo, very..."
Sammy Banks
"This is one of the best restaurants around!The food is amazing!! I was intoduced to this place 4 years ago and am a regular there!...decor isnt..."
Jayandpete
"First time here. Came from West to check this place out. Very nice food. No complaints, good service. Awesome enviroment. Will be back to dine..."
Sio Sale Leo
"I haven't been here for years and was able to come by since I was in the area. They do have a parking area but I ended up just parking on the street...."
Benedict Uy
"Been here a few times & always loving the authentic pho noodle soup we order from Samwoo Vietnamese Cafe! They cater for large groups or a table for..."
Pat Sea
"Great food, fast efficient service. The staff are very very friendly and the guy that was walking around (maybe the boss/manager?) was awesome! He..."
Tyndale Fiso
"Not the most modern place but certainly one of the best in..."
Marina Wetere
"Amazing food, high quality service. Will definitely visit again. Thank you so much Samwoo staff for the wonderful food. The spring rolls never fail..."
Melenaite Tohi
"First time here. Great range, very tasty. No frills quality food - dine in or..."
Jase Aff
"Parking is a little strange, customer service is average but is better then try it out for sure, pricing is very good and affordable for its portion,..."
Johnny Chao
"Good service. Tasty dishes. Quick dish preparation. Not enough parking. Menu needs to be updated with more pictures..."
Joseph Shin
"Love Sam Woos. Our family have been frequent visitors for over 20years. Our go to's are Spicy squid, Satay chicken, spring rolls, salted steam..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Nice family friendly and comfortable Vietnamese restaurant. Decent flavours and decent portions. Wonton rice noodle soup + Beef chow mein/chow fun..."
Jina Kim
"Another one of our go to’s! For amount of food & price, definitely worth it for groups!! Recommend the fried squid, spicy squid, raw beef salad and..."
Dallas Fa'amatuainu
"Experience a different kind of eating, this place has you cooking your own food at your table, you will be supplied a oven with a hotpot with an..."
AhFook kids
"They don't proclaim to be a fancy restaurant and it's not by far, but the food and drinks are damn..."
Leonard Treloar
"Been a few years since we last came. Service was amazingly fast. Food was still excellent and cost..."
Albert Maynard
"Solid place. Heaps of food portions, quick, spacious. Parking can be a bit tricky. Thank you..."
Joseph Kim
"Very casual but delicious and big..."
M B
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell
86/100 (1967 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Salad
Fried rice
Chili
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Green Curry
Beef
Red Curry
Cakes
Lamb
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Cash Only
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered a red duck curry and a chicken green curry. My preference for food is often more on the savory side, I really enjoyed my red duck curry..."
Sophie Wang
"Highly recommend scollop and pineapple fried rice .Very good environment with friendly..."
Tian Sweetly
"Excellent food with excellent customer service. Went with friends and ordered Tom Yum soup, curry puffs, spring rolls, elephant curry, green curry,..."
NPN
"Very friendly staff. Paid attention to small requests, no fish sauce, no shrimp paste. I've had better red curry though. Vege spring rolls were good...."
Pritika Sharma (Veg)
"A great little Thai restaurant down a little alleyway off the Parnell Rise.The food here took us back to Thailand.We ordered the..."
Brizzle
"Very Authentic traditional Thai food. One of the best Thai in Auckland. Blue Elephant offers a good variety of food on their menu. Excellent flavored..."
Lucy
"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Thai mid-fine Dining Venue AucklandThis is based on..."
곰정안
"Really aromatic curries . You can tell they put a lot of love into their food. Love the fact they have been there for years. It’s the second time..."
Dolce Far Niente
"I had dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is tucked in a cute little alleyway that’s easy to miss if you aren’t looking well. The..."
Marnelli
"My favourite place to go for a special dinner. I love everything about this place. Service, ambiance and food exceptional. Highly..."
Tammy Ockerse
"Went with a group of friends and we all thought this was the best Thai restaurant we had been to in New Zealand the food is amazing every dish we..."
Aman
"I love this place! Food is one of the best, cozy, very reasonable price and everything taste so great. Customer service AAA++++. Everyone we took so..."
Sunvi Ahsan
"Food is very good. At lunch time, sometimes you have to wait very long time to get food. When the staffs are busy, they would rush to service people,..."
Aston Patterson
"The best Pad Thai The New Yorker has ever had, and that’s saying something! Tender satay chicken entree, with one of the most nuanced peanut sauces..."
Liz Bradley
"3rd time here for family dinner and thank god we made reservations because it was very packed at 6pm. The big tables were gone so they had to join 2..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here for my mum’s birthday dinner on a Tuesday. We got 8 dishes, which we shared between 8 people. Namely these were Duck salad,..."
Oksana Zhang
"Very friendly staff, quick service and amazing food and drink!! They do have a BYO wine and it is defiantly a good idea to make a booking rather than..."
Rani
"Amazing service, with friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Been here a few times and will..."
Swetha
"Omq, this place is awesome. The food is yum and the staff is kind and lovely. The cute little elephants at each corner of the restaurent make it more..."
Happy
"Absolutely amazing service tonight from the staff at Blue Elephant, not to mention the amazing food that we received as well. Highly recommend this..."
Natasha
"Lovely setting, authentic Thai food (you could actually taste the spice), love the traditional greetings and that the staff are Thai. Beautiful..."
Dini
"I must say I was impressed by the ambiance. It was so cozy and warm. This place has these little quotes about wine. Loved it. It has some stories on..."
Anupama Samantroy
"Blue Elephant is one of my favourite Thai Restaurant. They use fresh ingredients, lots of herbs, lime and chill which I love about their..."
Chico
"There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, but this is one of the better ones. Tucked down one of the side lanes of Parnell Rise, there are nice..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Blue Elephant is my favourite restaurant to go to! To start with the staff are all amazing! The food is to die for - curry puffs are the best..."
Rachel Wheeler
"Best red curry I have eaten in Auckland as they have the option to increase the spice level to Thai hot, which is what my cravings always need...."
Aanchal Manchanda
"Thai is my favourite food in the world!! This cute hide away Thai restaurant is one of my favourites to go to for lunch with my work friends!!! It's..."
Sam Smith
"We came on the spur of the moment. Great choice. Fabulous food and service. Magical menu and we loved the atmosphere. Very friendly. We felt..."
Wendy Hewson
"Went there with high expectations, hearing that it was an amazing place. But this place did not fail to impress me. Amazing presentation of food..."
Beardie
"Came here for a dinner for three. Started off with the following entrées:1. Aroy Dee Thai wrap (choose either duck or prawns or both) - We..."
Nia T
"Went here for a dinner on a Friday night. It was quite busy so book ahead. Food was nice. Just a bit expensive but you are paying Parnell prices...."
Karina O'Connor
"I came here earlier this year on a holiday and I had a lovely experience. The dishes were reasonably portioned and tasted amazing too! Although..."
Lazypandah
"I love Thai food and can't stop recommending this place enough. Their service is impeccable and the food is just delicious. I had the chance to talk..."
Good Advisor
"A warm, quaint and cozy little Thai restaurant within the Parnell village.Went on a date first then went back quite a few times. A great..."
Arpita Mandal
"We had dinner here tonight, after reading the reviews how good the food was and home welcoming the staff is. The food is good and yes the staff is..."
Divya Talreja Ramnani
"Very happy to meet the real green curry dish there. What a pretty green color! Good smell good taste. The crispy pork dish was also good texture...."
Michelle Hwang
"Top service , top food Is my fourth times I have dined here always the food and service is amazing, The waitress looked after us an..."
Roby
"What a fantastic experience. Personable staff that give you an authentic experience. Platter for 2 as an entrée was an experience in itself. Shared..."
Howard
"This is my favorite Thai Restaurant. When you enter they greet you in Thai and make you feel welcomed. They offer to take your coats and hang them...."
Sheiar Al Osachi
"I came here with some friends for lunch on a weekday. Maaan this place wasn't the easiest to find. The service was quite good, if anything..."
Alex Turner
"I'm not even the greatest fan of Thai food, I find "average" Thai basically inedible. This place stands out. Really sweet wee location set back off..."
Kate Moran
"A lovely place, the staff were super friendly and most importantly the food was amazing! Loved their pad Thai and the fish that we had ordered!..."
Sheena Kumari
"Great authentic Thai restaurant. Food and service is great. Only possibly improvement could be more water being available at tables. Nice cosy..."
Darren Jay
"A great little Thai place hidden quietly in Parnell. The place was really busy but staff managed the service both professionally and carefully. Food..."
Christian
"Best Thai food I have eaten in Auckland.  Highly recommended.Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food..."
Francis Lockwood
"This is probably one of "The" best thai restaurants in Auckland. Delicious meals packed with balanced thai flavours,  must try Blue Elephant Spicy..."
Al Kumar
"Amazing service! The restaurant is well designed and has an elegant atmosphere. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. This is a high quality..."
Floyd Moratti
"Amazing service, great food! Love the outdoor setup! Cozy place for a cold night. Very authentic service, food arrives super quickly and tastes..."
Reuben Pereira
"Situated in Parnell, hidden inside one of the little alleyway is this awesome authentic Thai restaurant which you have to come! We ordered entree..."
TinaS
"One of the best thai food ... Lovely staff .... Went for a friends birthday and it was completely worth it. Bar also had some authentic thai drinks..."
Pmaroo
"I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. I say quality wise it's pretty good although I feel like each dish is about $5 too expensive. The..."
Cmys001
"Nice cosy place in heart of parnell town..... went w a group of friends... nice cosy atmosphere.... we did not have a booking but staff accommodated..."
Amit KALE
"Best Thai in Auckland and the service is unbeatable. Was sick and craving thai - called Blue Elephant and even though the kitchen wasn't quite open..."
Kim W
"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Start to finish. Amazing food, wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend more or praise highly enough. Can't..."
Bella Kate Mackintosh
"1st of all best Thai food in Auckland , secondly they have the most courteous staff ever... Very attentive ... Thank you for an awesome dining..."
Anvi Shah Kadakia
"Such a good restaurant with authentic Thai food. The best thai food I've tasted so far. Lovely staff and excellent service. Will definitely be coming..."
R
"Very cosy little restaurant tucked away from the main road. Good food and service. Good portion sizes and prices.Recommend to..."
LiannJ
"Quite simply the best Thai food in Auckland with reasonable pricing for the quality you get. Great hospitality and a very good location as there are..."
Anand Patel
"Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely staff. Went here for lunch ($13) and had the pad thai, spicy noodles and panang curry. Serving size..."
Keith
"Gorgeous Thai food and a really authentic experience and ambiance. All four of us were more than impressed with our meals, mentionables were the..."
LouLou
"We chose Blue Elephant due to the good reviews and they did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is the warm and genuine welcome and the..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"Delicious food. Hands down the best Pad Thai here in Auckland. Consistent service; always smiling and friendly. They even manage to find us tables..."
Dallace Wulf
"So quiet on Monday! There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, I don't know what authentic Thai food taste like, the food in Blue Elephant..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Awesome service. Delicious Thai food. I had the vegetarian noodles and it was yummy! This has become my favourite Thai restaurant! Will definitely..."
WongTable
"Beautiful food. Top notch service. Nice setting. Ideal 👌the duck was absolutely delicious. Menu provides many options, especially for the..."
Brett Randell
"Delicious tasting Thai food , make a booking as usually very busy ! Portions are quite small but are so tasty which makes it worth the price..."
Kirstie
"Very authentic Thai food that we can get in Auckland. The restaurant is located behind the main row of historical shops on Parnell road. The price of..."
Cindy Ong
"Dined here for a date night, it was lovely. Food was amazing, the tom yum soup was super packed with flavours compared to other thai places. Pad thai..."
CD
"Time and date: Wednesday Dinner 2 weeks ago, previous visit was in 2011Food ordered: Basil and ginger pork stir fry, duck curry, toufu stir..."
Cheap Cheap Foodie
"The food was really tasty, specially the soup. Ample sweet chilli dipping sauce was really good, good place and also friendly staff..... highly..."
Peter
"One of the best restaurants that I've come across in Auckland. I would rank Blue Elephant at the top in all the sectors - •Food - The is the..."
Priyanka Samik Patel
"This was the best thai food I've had in auckland. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. We all loved it. Everyone had excellent food. ..."
Jazz
"We tend to set spring rolls as the benchtest for Thai restaurants. Not disappointed as they have a unique taste with vegetarian black fungi. Ample..."
BeeQueUU
"Highly recommended by my boss, she decided to treat some of us a nice Thai dinner after a hectic week at work. I’m a huge fan of Thai cuisine and..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Best tom yum soup for a Thai restaurant in Auckland, got all sorts of surprizes in their seafood tom  yum!Nice cosy environment, great for..."
Tony Ma
"Very cute and cozy restaurant. Three of us came here for a birthday dinner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. Food was..."
Dublin
"Dined in a few times, outstanding!!!!The service was fantastic and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the pork ribs, but..."
Larik
"Recommended by a well traveled work mate. He was over and suggested to go here. Quite frankly, this would be one of the best Thai restaurants I have..."
Kyle Pitman
"Excellent food , excellent service, excellent atmosphere.Been this restaurant 3 times already but always consistent...food wise n service wise..."
Jason
"Awesome service.. definitely made us feel welcome and were always asking if everything was ok. Love it and will definitely bring my freinds. Keep it..."
Roshnee Patel
"We just visited for a special occasion (our last night in NZ after living here for a year) and could not be happier with our experience. The service..."
Kyle Kastner
"I went here with high hopes for my birthday dinner. it is a cute cosy location with great atmosphere. it is not too loud and the music was fitting...."
William Laughton
"Went for the first time after reading brilliant reviews and i must say i was not disappointed one bit. Food was great and some unique ingredients on..."
Neepz706
"We have been going to this little yet amazing Thai restaurant. Blue Elephant is our favorite restaurant for Thai food. To develop the taste of Thai..."
Samik Patel
"Absolute best Thai food I've had in Auckland. Tucked away in a cozy little restaurant with a very authentic feel, we were greeted with smiles. The..."
Emma Gerlach
"If I had reviewed the Bue Elephant after going the first time before Christmas it would have been a straight 5 stars. We had the duck curry with the..."
Anke Rintelmann
"We have a fab night at the blue elephant. The service was great. Most of our food was tasty and up to expectations. I do have one complaint and that..."
Diiya McCaw
"Awesome awesome awesome, especially the Blue Elephant Curry and Massaman Lamb Curry. The Blue Elephant Curry is out of this world, never tried..."
Cam W
"The best thai food I have ever had!!! Amazing and original, the food has the real thai spices. Tom yam soup is my favourite thai meal and I can say..."
Rachel
"Wife and self dined at Blue Elephant hidden down the lane next to the ANZ in Parnell. It was worth the hunt. Food excellent, staff charming and..."
Roger Honeybun
"Yummy!!! We went with a group of 6 and we all very much enjoyed our meals.Fantastic service, setting and food. The best thai I have had in..."
Melissa
"Fantastic, authentic Thai food, wide variety on the menu. If you like fish try the "Chubby young blue elephant" - delicious! Attentive and super..."
Tim Graves
"WOW!!! Pure pleasure...the best Thai food I have ever had. Karen and Wayne are fantastic hosts and have created a first class intimate Thai dining..."
Tania McFall
"the best Thai food we've ever had!! This restaurant is amazing! there were so many flavors in each bite of our meal ~ The prices are very..."
Karen Short
"All three of us gave this lovely, charming restaurant full marks.-Love the menu which had some unique offerings, in particular the herb parcels..."
Praveen
"We went here tonight after reading the great reviews on this site. It was REALLY delicous! We eat Thai at least once a week, and we will be going..."
Chris
"Nice and friendly environment. The staff and the food are superb. Our children loved the presentation of the carrot flowers and the chance to have a..."
Arsene Lupen
"Excellent food, specially their prawns were ultra delicious. The banana dessert was extremely wonderful too. Went for my wife's birthday there. will..."
Paeterasp Vevaina
"Fantastic food awesome atmosphere, fab staff, would recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing night out with friends, you can't go wrong. Their..."
Letitia
"Our last meal in New Zealand was at the Blue Elephant, and what a fantastic memory to leave NZ with. The Blue Elephant is hidden away in Parnell Rd..."
Grant Harper
"This is the best Thai food I have ever eaten. In fact, it is better than Thai food. It should have its own distinct category, 'Blue Elephant Food'...."
Paul Mizow
"I heard about this place from this web site. We were celebrating a family members birthday and we didn't really want to visit the city - after all -..."
Craig Johnson
"What an amazing journey for your taste buds.Truly the best Thai Cuisine I have ever tasted.The decor and the service is also..."
Tony Miller
"My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The atmosphere is tranquil,..."
Rob Ford
"Simply the best Thai food I have ever eaten, friendly service with a lovely ambiance. All dishes ordered were cooked to perfection, the..."
David A
"Undoubtedly the finest Thai restaurant in Auckland. From the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the luscious, exquisite, tantalizing food,..."
Tony Douglas
"We found the Blue Elephant from a deals site and we challenge anyone who say this is not the best Thai restaurant in Auckland. That is why we have..."
Darryl & Sopida
"I would rate this a ten star if I could.. the food is great and the service is just as good as the food :) it is in lovely, quiet cosy location......"
Nikole Mckenzie
"Wonderful restaurant, a great dine out experience. Place is dimmed with lovely fittings lit by candle lights. It is atmospherically romantic with..."
Tanna Wang
"Absolutely superb. Each dish was fresh and each had an exquisite characteristic flavour. better than most Thai restaurants in Auckland, which..."
Damian Batson
"Blue Elephant serves up some of the best Thai I've ever had. Always fresh ingredients and clean presentation you wont be disappointed here. If I..."
Justin Flitter
"We had dinner there for the second time last night,we have eaten at nearly every major Thai restaurant in Auckland and again it was by far THE BEST..."
Ralph Baramee
"just been there for dinner with my partner and I have to say that is probably the best Thai restaurant we´ve ever been here in Auckland (and we´ve..."
Carolina Tapia
"My partner and I arrived the restaurant after 9pm since we couldn't find a parking. Even though we were late for our reservation, the staff(later we..."
Gregory Oshiro
"I dined here on the weekend after buying a voucher deal. The service was amazing, Karen and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel extremely..."
Natalie
"We first went to Blue Elephant as we had purchased a voucher deal. Our first experience was lovely. We were seated and assisted quickly with very..."
Ashley Kerlin
"We regularly go to the Blue Elephant, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly..."
Joel
"Lovely authentic Thai restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Pleasant decor, fantastic service and the lunch menu is beautifully presented,..."
Myra Cohen
"I haven't really been a huge fan of Thai food, but I loved my lunch here at Blue Elephant. It's tucked away down a little alley from the main road so..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Came here with a friend and booked for a table outside. It is a beautiful restaurant and they even have thick blankets you can use. However my seat..."
Lillian
"Blue Elephant is tucked into a small alley off Parnell Road, giving it some privacy from the bustle of the main street. First appearances, I was..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"I am not a big fan of Thai food, so that does play into my rating. I went to Blue Elephant for dinner as one of a group of six. The service was quite..."
Neala
"Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But..."
Charishma C
"the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is..."
寇芸萱
"The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The..."
Rheea B
"First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food!..."
Zuri Za
"The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite..."
Darsh Kumar
"Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming..."
manika gautam
"This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to..."
Fiona Brown
"Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share..."
Hitesh Patel
"Great hospitality, great portions worth the price..."
Lipe Kaloni
"Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way..."
Aakash Virdi
"We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome,..."
Tusi Filipo
"Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had 🐔 stir fry and a 🐔 soup. I..."
Rising Star
"This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu...."
Olga Blokhina
"Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did..."
Ashlee Hetterscheid
"If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services..."
Stella Kwan
"Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. ..."
Wilson Shum
"Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian..."
Anisha Chawla
Tanpopo Ramen
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"Love this place, think this is my favourite place in terms of broth, so creamy and rich! Best value too and fantastic service too, would recommend to..."
Lucy
"Better than most ramens I've tried in..."
John Seo
"Authentic traditional ramen booth. Despite the worn interiors, this place makes one of the best ramen places in Auckland. Reputable for..."
Lucy
"This place serve some authentic ramen! Very big serving at an affordable price! A must try if you are around glenfield! Food..."
Pam Gaddi
"Tanpopo is always my go to ramen joint in the city. Their ramen noodles are always bouncy and cooked perfectly and the soup broths are so delicious!..."
Sabrina Hea
"Ramen noodle perfectly textured. Soup base on point. All at perfect price..."
Richard Liu
"Know this place more than 10yrs when I was uni student and now, I'm 2 kids mum. Polite and friendly staff, remain high quality ramen soup, 100%..."
Dee Leung
"best ramen in town, very authentic and delicious. staff are always friendly. Food served fast. The price also very reasonable with good portion!..."
Evayang8885
"Hands down, the best ramen joint in town. Humble, soul satisfying ramen, nothing flashy. Reminds me of..."
Hiro
"Making a good ramen soup takes a lot of time, I know this fact as I tried making it at home and it literally takes hours just to get the broth right..."
Ang Sarap
"Tanpopo is one of the best ramen places in Auckland. Their ramen is delicious and their staff are very friendly. My go-to order is the tonkatsu ramen..."
Alison
"We ordered tanpopo charsui ramen which was savoury, creamy, heavy and overall very tasty. We also got yuzu shio ramen which was light pork broth with..."
Sophie Wang
"That's so good. And the staffs are so a passion for the services. Tastes great! We order the basic ramen 12d. Recommended the soy flavour!!! I think..."
Elaine Taylor
"Its cold at the moment. Real cold. Best way to warm yourself up again is a bowl of the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu ramen here.  A nice rich broth and the..."
Amindha Fernando
"Food: 3.8/5service: 3.5/5Overall: 3.6/5I forgot which one I ordered (maybe shio chashu ramen) coz when the waiter approached me..."
The Poor Foodie
"When you walk in you’re greeted in the usual Japanese-restaurant style with a loud welcome☺️The pricing of the ramen and the rest of the dishes..."
Angelica Starina
"Went there twice and I recked on this is the best ramen place in Auckland city!!!! I love their creamy pork soup ramen, “tanpopo chasu ramen” ITS..."
Annie Low
"Tanpopo has been a good ramen place for almost all the while that I've spent working in that area. Their Miso and Shio ramen are my absolute..."
Flames And Skewers
"Great staff they a very friendly. The food is very good and reminds of my trip back to japan. I have been here many times and I highly recommend..."
Patrick Oei
"No wonder they have been running a business long time as a popular ramen shop here. Excellent customer service and of course the great ramen. Nori..."
Pukeko
"The best ramen shop in Auckland. Their ramen is the closest to ramen I could have in Japan. Highly recommend Tonkotsu Shoyu or Tonkotsu miso and ask..."
Tomo
"本当に ありがとう! The ramen is the best I've had in Auckland! The miso ramen is so good for the soul. It really took me back to Japan..And..."
Garron White
"I like the ramen,cause the soup is pretty good,But their boiled egg is cold,I have to put it in soup until it warm,and last time I ate it and..."
Ven
"It has been 2 months, 2 weeks and 6 hours since I have last been due to closure from flooding.As they just reopened the ingredients are the..."
Johnson Lo
"Best Ramen in NZ! Really good Japanese ramen, and has very friendly staff. The broth is rich and isn't too salty, they have an open..."
Deborah Peacock
"I’ve never had tried ramen before so my friend suggested this place, I tried vegetarian ramen here it was amazing. Food was tasty 😋 staff was..."
Omkar Shinde
"This is a great Ramen place for NZ. Closer to an authentic Japanese experience than most other places, much richer broths than anywhere else I've..."
Devon McGrath
"If you're craving ramen, go to Tanpopo, you will not be disappointed. Absolutely delicious, tried the pork broth and the miso broth, I can't wait to..."
P
"Best ramen spot in Auckland. Regularly go here and their house Tanpopo ramen is the one to go for on the menu. Consistently amazing ramen. Service is..."
Boz
"I must have been coming here for over 10 years now. And it’s looks and feels just like day one. My go to place in Auckland when I crave..."
Jack C
"Came for what my friends told me, "one of the best ramen in town." I can see why.Love their ramen. Good quality and portion for what I paid. The..."
Marpaung XVII
"This place is all about Ramen and we loved it. Excellent service on a busy Friday night with attention to each customer. Their basic ramen is best..."
Vivek
"Cute little ramen noodle bar tucked away on Anzac Ave. The ramen is authentic and delicious, I ordered the cheap vegetarian miso ramen, which was the..."
Paris Jenkins
"Tastes like Japanese ramen I had in Japan. Noodles and the broth are delicious, not too salty. Great meal for the value. Staff is friendly and lovely..."
Kat Boz
"Some pretty decent ramen here! Miso Tonkotsu Ramen was really nice, loved the broth! It was quite addicting. Great portions and nice staff. Friends..."
Kirsten
"This resto produces the best authentic ramen in NZ.Of course the ramen in New Zealand is still incomparable to the ones in Japan but its a very..."
Tabby De Guzman
"I had the Tonkotsu Shoyu Chashu Ramen, and I can't stress how good the soup was!!! It was extremely dense and full of flavour, and the chashu was..."
Amy Mah
"Tonkotsu miso ramen!!This is a hole in the wall eatery dedicated solely to ramen. We had the tonkotsu miso ramen and it was delicious. ..."
Suzie Lee
"Hands down. My favourite Ramen restaurant. Great choices on soups bases and a variety of different toppings. Tried a few but recommend the Tonkotsu..."
Victoria Jenner
"Ate here 3 times. 2 times it was really amazing 1 time it was pretty average.  Still, ramen, I love ramen, and they have it in a very big..."
Attila The Hun
"Service was fast, very friendly staff, prices were good, food was yummy :) (had fried noodles and dumplings). Really enjoyed and will definitely go..."
Aleisha Cunningham
"Could taste sufficient cheese flavour in cheesy ramen. The ramen noodles were thin and soup base was flavourful. Chashu was also nice and thin and..."
Rosanne Choy
"Customisable raamen done right. Lots of different optional add ons with a great selection of soup base. The noodles were..."
Tony Ma
"Professional ramen chefs with a consistent great flavour. The interior design of the shop could be improved upon, but the price charged for each dish..."
Floyd Moratti
"My fave ramen place in NZ. Food is not only affordable but also absolutly amazing. Staff is very friendly and accomodating. Highly..."
Danica Perez
"Simply best ramen in town. My friend and I come here at least 2 times a week. The place is usually packed during peak dining period, however, you..."
Zoe The Paranoid
"For $12 for a bowl of ramen was pretty good to share for my friend and I. Super simple and yummy and maybe come again next time to try the other..."
Heidi
"Happy with the fast service and warm greetings by staff. Had the Tsuke Ramen with miso soup flavour. Being a rookie with ramen, I was surprised that..."
888bing888
"Menu was easy to follow and prices were so cheap for quality ay. The broth was so good I had to order extra noodles. The owners were surprised I..."
I'mhungry
"I absolutely love Tanpopo! They are my go to place for lunch when i crave for something warm and hearty. Beautiful rich broth combined with al dente..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"If you are looking for affordable and authentic japanese ramen, you come to the right place. The staff are all Japanese who can speak English, so..."
Jasmine
"I had tonkotsu soyu negi ramen which translates to soy sauce pork soup base ramen with spring onions. This new negi ramen is so good. Really good. I..."
Jay
"Very yummy ramen!! I've been to other ramen places and this probably has the best broth for me! My friend ordered a basic ramen which I do not..."
Gracia
"Love this place! Came here with my date last night and ordered the Cheese Ramen. I like to get mine either spicy or with the pickled seaweed topping...."
Roro Li
"Having tried all of Auckland's ramen icons as well as having as two trips to Japan ... Tanpopo shines through.Tanpopo's Miso Tonkotsu (with..."
Ben Pogson
"Having moved office recently I've been on the round search for different, quirky little takeaways and restaurants around the place. Having seen this..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"If you're craving for good bowl of tonkotsu ramen, this is the place! I love their tonkotsu ramen, especially the pork and shoyu ramen with extra..."
Blackpearl
"What I really like is their ramen soup base, that always taste rich with a lot of flavours, and you can ask for softer/harder ramen as well as the..."
Tc Z
"Sooooo good , first time here and always wanted to try Ramen. Definitely a winner. Had the Tanpopo (hope this is right) & im straight going back..."
Rissa Lakatogia Siligi
"If you're looking for an authentic Japanese ramen, then this is the place to be. Been here for a number of times already and it's just perfect. Just..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"Tanpopo if anything is consistent. Very fast and friendly service, food does not take long to arrive to your table. Tanpopos Ramen are always..."
David Faircloth
"Tanpopo serves some of the best ramen in Auckland. Can't go wrong with their shoyu tonkotsu with some extra chashu on top - bouncy thin egg noodles..."
AJ
"This is an all time favourite of mine, Ramen is always incredible value, huge bowls of deliciousness. The staff are also great, welcoming and..."
Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani
"Great service, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food arrived within 5 minutes of us placing the order. I had the tanpopo ramen, the broth was..."
Terry S
"This place is great ramen place. My boyfriend especially loves this place, his favorite restaurant in Auckland. The prices are good and it's..."
Noeyh Sarah
"Noodle connoisseurs in Auckland have long considered Tanpopo Ramen to be the best among Japanese eateries, and after my first visit I’m not..."
Raymond Tiong
"One of the best shio & shoyu ramen I've tried. Fast service, reasonable price, big portion and they have lunch set too. I also love their chuka..."
Fadilla Ruki
"Standard ramen joint in the city! The ramen is always served nice and hot, lots of variety to choose from in terms of soup bases..."
Winnie Luo
"If you're after an authentic Japanese ramen this is the place to go.  The soup was really tasty and the amount of serving in a bowl is enough to..."
Anna Fern
"Decided to try this place out due to my recent liking for Ramen dishes. A very cosy place tucked at the end of Anzac ave. The ramen dish was tasty..."
Jeremy W
"I bet it won't be easy to find a place with better pork dumplings here in Auckland. Good meat, good dough and perfectly pan fried, with a crispy..."
Diogo Reck
"Some of the best ramen money can by. I had that ramen craving and after hearing good things I can Tanpopo a try. Hearty portions and MASSIVE flavour..."
Ali White
"Had a fried rice dish for $ 7.00 and a BBQ pork with sliced spring onion dish for another $ 7.00. Their fried rice dish was much better than ramen..."
Michelle Hwang
"Great noodles, great prices! Plenty of flavours to choose from. Didn't give a full score because i think the noodles are lacking in meat... but..."
Erica May Dean
"Good quality ramen, at an affordable price. Whilst this store is located on a busy road, once you enter and they shut the door, you could just be in..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Ordered the Tanpopo Ramen (S-1) with the lunch combo, i.e. 4 gyoza and rice for an extra $3. I also asked them to make it extra spicy. And boy, did..."
Sambhav
"Nothing beats a bowl of hot ramen and a warm smile on a cold August evening. And you can get all of that at Tanpopo for $15. I had heard about the..."
Danny
"One of my fave places for ramen !Soup is so deep and it's just done rightHeading home from uni I'll sometimes treat myself to a good..."
Thegreeats
"Good range of ramen dishes and taste ok dont think its the best in Auckland tho, very average. Service was average the staff wont let us talk after..."
Brave Eat
"Was a regular to this restaurant when I lived in Auckland. The ramen dishes my partner and I tried were always flavourful and nothing beats the..."
V.
"Delicious, super quick, and simple ramen! It got very packed around dinner time. A large selection of ramen with variations of classic types. Very..."
Charlotte
"I've heard quite a few people say this is the best ramen place in Auckland but I really don't see why?? The broth is salty so need to keep drinking..."
Misty
"Absolutely love Tanpopo. I've been coming here for years. You don't need to wait long for a table or your food. Friendly staff. This is the only..."
Shahn Ashton
"I HAVE BEEN COMING HERE SINCE I WAS YOUNG CHILD ! My mom has always taken me here for Ramen, it reminds me of Japan. Everyone is so nice and the..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"Absolutely love Tanpopo, have been coming here for years. This place is the definition of good cheap eats. Their prices have remained consistent..."
Ben Ch
"This place is really special!!! Had their special creamy pork ramen, Gyoza...OH MY GOSH! The ramen soup is creamy white and fulfilled with tasteful..."
Wendy Zhou
"Tanpopo serves the best ramen in Auckland, hands down. The decor is so fitting, the service is quick and the food is relatively cheap. Their standard..."
Math Tummë
"I love this place for a warming lunch or dinner while studying late at Uni! It is quick, efficient service and reasonably priced IMO (for the huge..."
Charlotte Lewis
"Another cheap eat ticked off our list as recommend by Metro. Located on Anzac Ave unfortunately there isn't a lot of street parking. Welcomed in by..."
HJ
"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. It is a bit pricier than the other places but the rich broth and amount of ingredients you get is worth it...."
Annie Bananie
"Heard great reviews about this place from a friend so decided to try it out one night when on the hunt for a quick dinner place. It was quite late at..."
Helena Chen
"Price 4/5Service 3.5/5Food 4.5/5Atmosphere 4/5Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Try first time. Very yammy and cheap..."
Renor Kay
"We visited Tanpopo last and were seated immediately. It was clear they were busy but the service was quick and our ramen arrived within 10 minutes...."
Lucy Eats
"Nothing beats a bowl of hot ramen and a warm smile on a cold August evening. And you can get all of that at Tanpopo for $15.I had heard..."
Danny
"Had a tonkatsu ramen here the other week :) The ramen was absolutely delicious! It tastes genuine and the broth is strong and lovely tasting. However..."
Audrey
"Bit out of the way but worth a visit. The ramen was a bit over salty but full of flavour and lots of noodles. Have heard a lot of people rate this as..."
Ryan
" Tanpopo ramen ($14), highly recommended~smells and tastes nice. I like the txture of their noodles. It's at downtown Anzac Ave. and their soup is..."
Zoe Huang
"Tried this awhile back now and almost forgotten I had. It was ok, we ordered a bowl of ramen each. I didn't get through mine (as always) as I'm not a..."
Victoria
"Ever since I had my first ramen here, I am now a regular customer. So far, the best Ramen I've ever tasted in Auckland! The service also is very..."
Erika Tutiya
"Been here a few times since living in the city and we love it! Especially on a rainy day in Auckland. Love the warm vibe and happy customer service..."
Lucinda Thai
"I forgot what I had ordered. Lol but the one thing that i still remember is the delicious ! :) ramen in the big bowl with sweet corns, seaweeds and..."
Nk Zeng
"Although it may not take this place two days to make their stock, the broth I had from Tanpopo tasted pleasant, though did lack the depth and..."
Cherries_inthesnow
"Best ramen in Auckland, hands down. I always order tonkotsu shoyu and a plate of gyoza, and they never fail to please. Decently priced too, for the..."
Maria Carmela
"Went for a Tonkotsu Ramen and a Miso Ramen for my wife last Sunday. The place is nice though not really accommodating for a parents with prams (note..."
Bayu Purnomo
"Best ramen I've had in Auckland yet. I had tanpopo ramen and the broth was superb. The noodle is also good, not too "done" still chewy just how I..."
Griselda N
"Easily the most authentic Ramen you can get in Auckland at this price range. Having tasted close-to-the-real thing in South Korea, I thoroughly..."
Danny Choi
"If you want good ramen at a very fair price this is probably one of the best choices in auckland, if you're not interested in ramen then you won't..."
David Clay
"Probably the best ramen restaurant in town. Full of flavour and decent portion. The soup is probably just a bit too salty though because me and my..."
Trin
"Easily the best Tonkotsu ramen in Town. My tongue got slightly burnt today as I got too excited to take a sip of the soup! I always get the $11..."
Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp
"Absolutely the best ramen place in Auckland! It doesn't matter which bowl of ramen you order, its going to be amazing! I personally love to order the..."
Where.iate
"If I just said whats the S11 at Tanpopo then the diehard fan will know!! The only disappointing thing about Tanpopo is tge location in the city...."
BeeQueUU
"I have been here a few times now for lunch. The ramen is so tasty and a very generous portion. My favorite is the miso based one. I do like the..."
Miss Kiki
"Introduced to Tanpopo by a friend when we were craving ramen. The prices are reasonable and we got the additional gyoza set for an extra $2, you..."
Linny
"The best ramen in Auckland, hands down. Atmosphere is lacking, but for a good cheap feed it's a perfect place to..."
Jason
"Found this place in Auckland after passing through. Great to see a shop just dedicated for Ramen. The first thing I said to my wife was, it smells..."
Wallace Tulloch
"My favourite ramen restaurant in Auckland. I always get the same thing and the quality never changes. The staff are really polite and the prices are..."
Emma
"Really awesome Ramen. I love this place so much. I've been about 10 times. One of my favourite restaurants. Different types of ramen to choose from..."
Neila
"Ok you want good Ramen, come here good service and the food is very good. Some of the best dumplings around.Spicy miso ramen is..."
Chops
"Simply the best ramen in Auckland. For some it might be too rich or salty but i enjoy the richness of their soup. The owner seems to have a big..."
Chris L
"Best ramen in Auckland. Close to uni, which is convenient for students like me. Good service, okay price for okay portion, I reckon the "Tokyo..."
Sabibibi H
"Certainly the best ramen store in the central Auckland area. Great if you like tonkotsu ramen which I think this place does pretty well. It's..."
Regan
"This place probably serves the best ramen in Auckland CBD regardless to their average presentation, but who cares about presentation when you can..."
Shirley Liew
"One of our favorite restaurant in Auckland. The quality is quite consistent. Lunch time special is a good value of..."
Mozzibee
"In my opinion,this is the best ramen noodle shop in NZ.I love ramen and I visited most of the ramen noodle shop in NZ while travelling.I also visited..."
Yuki
"I love Tanpopo. It is unpretentious! Food is simple, tasty, cheap and filling. I love the soup-based dishes, esp anything that has pork in it...."
Adeline
"Good value food for money and the staff were..."
SSC
"This is a small restaurant, but the food is very good! I especially like the Pork soup based noodles. A must! My Japanese friend reckons it tastes..."
HJ
"Simple and straightforward, Tanpopo Ramen is hands down one of the best ramen choice in Auckland. I love how you can opt for lighter/richer soup and..."
YellowBlankets
"Ramen is one of the reason I like Japanese food, so my wife and I try several stores around Auckland to find ones with good value with reasonable..."
Daniel Wang
"A little ramen shop with each page of the menu dedicated to a particular soup base. The menu is a bit confusing but looks like you get the basic..."
Lillian
"Cute place, indoor dining. Of note it is a small space so you might be sitting closer to your neighbor than usual, but not really a big issue. Staff..."
B Fowler
"The taste of the Tanpopo ramen was not bad. The tonkotsu ramen broth has a different flavor to us. The quality of the ramen noodles was acceptable...."
Ernest Li
"Authentic ramen place. We tried the Miso tonkotsu and Shoyu tonkotsu ramen and it satisfied our craving! The broth is so rich and flavorful, the..."
Paul Oh
"Overall great ramen, decent chain for staple ramen dishes. Great flavour and always nicely satisfied. Find that this particular chain’s bamboo just..."
Rosie
"If you are in Auckland and crave a Ramen this place is a must try. Ticked ✅ all the boxes. Service was good with super friendly staff. They greet..."
Traveling with Apple
"THE. BEST. RAMEN. Everything was so good!!! I am still quite newbie in the ramen game but so far this place is the best ramen place I’ve been in..."
Mary Rose Villanueva
"Authentic and really tasty Ramen. I tried the tonkotsu and the soup was very rich and full of flavour. The place is simple and the staff is quite..."
Andrea Massimo De Angelis
"Great food, Had the special with ramen and add $13 for a craft beer and 4 gyoza. The beer went down well. Really like..."
Stephen Lu
"The best ramen I have tasted (outside or Japan) by far! I visited Auckland from Melbourne for the weekend and can easily say it beats anything I’ve..."
jm0nee
"good size ,good flavor, very smart with the peanut butter. Love..."
jerry jesus
"My gf has lived in Japan for 6 months and I've been to Tokyo once. We both live in Australia and this is the best ramen we've had outside of Japan...."
Yuji (Yuji27)
"Wanted to visit this place for a while Now and finally made it! The place filled up quickly ! And within 10 min since it was opened there were no..."
Deanna
"It was really good and tasty noodles I went for the traditional..."
Miguel Martinez
"Absolutely phantastic Ramen, good Service, decent..."
Sven Kreutel
"Eating ramen 2nd day in a row puts the 2nd place in a bad position. It has to compete with someone, who already satisfied the craving for Tonkotsu..."
A.
"I've been to Japan several times; I would say this is one of the best ramens in Auckland so far. My partner and I ordered tonkotsu shoyu ramen and..."
Laurence Ho (Bluegray)
"Really good extra spicy ramen with large quantity. The service was exceptional too. The entire staff greets you when you go in and again when you..."
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"Haven’t had Chicken Laksa in awhile. I guess Selera have one of the better laksa’s available in Auckland. Though I feel the broth is a..."
Mae Goh
"Portions are really big. Especially the laksa which was super tasty and came in a massive oversized bowl. Lots of meat and noodles and I wanted to..."
Jason Bouwman
"Embraced Selera for lunch for the first time and it was so good. The service provided by the boss was really attentive and he was extremely kind. He..."
Sharon Louie
"This place gets really busy so it's hard to get an indoor table, especially for bigger groups. However, there are outdoor tables available. It's also..."
Y Anne
"Cool Malaysian..."
Daniel Joshua
"You really can’t go wrong with the laksa from Selera! I love coming here on the warmer evenings and have a big bowl of laksa outside! The..."
Emma Sharma
"The Newmarket shop have more options n the uncle is so friendly. Been to the Westfield n the shop, been to both twice each. Newmarket..."
Meng Yee
"Delicious and tasty Malaysian dishes with fast service. Portion sizes are huge and great value for money. The laksa was the absolute best - we..."
Real Slug
"I love the atmosphere of this place, and Ben though it could be a bit cleaner. I had chicken laksa which Was very tasty, other dishes on the menu..."
Marco.salvalaglio1991
"Great stuff. Not only authentic but taste great!..."
Alvin Ang
"Crowded and cramped up but the food they serve is absolutely delicious. Food is served only after payment is done ,very quick service. Loved the..."
Foodaholic
"One of the best Hainaness chicken rice that I had in Auckland. Tender chicken and savory rice, well-matched with the sauce provided. Very clean..."
Pig Cat
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕I LOVE THEIR..."
Mon.
"We ordered hainanese chicken rice and seafood curry laksa. Chicken was tender and my Malaysian bf said it tasted authentic. Rice wasn't as fragrant..."
Sophie Wang
"Best malysian place in auckland, delicious Laksa and the char kew teow is delectable. Consistent delicious food everytime we go, only negative is..."
Moli Nhem
"Best laksa in town. Authentic Malaysian restaurant without doubts. Love their seafood laksa, char keuh tiaw,fish collar noodles, mee goreng, just..."
LilianMonaghan
"Went here for the first time tonight, my partner and I stumbled across it by chance after the original restaurant we had planned to go was closed. We..."
Ashlee
"Did you watch that hawker food scene from Crazy Rich Asians and really wish that you could try it in real life? Well, turns out that they didn't..."
Matthew Yang
"Been there many times and always good. The staff and friendly and helpful. Food wise, the hainan chicken is a great treat to yourself, as the rice is..."
Kun_xiao
"We’ve been here twice. During the first visit, I ordered the Hainan Chicken and my wife ordered the Beef Rendang. They were delicious! Worth the..."
Nik Kho
"Holy cow that is a big bowl of laksa! Deliciously spicy creamy goodness perfect for a winters day. Ambience not far from a hawker market, fast..."
Simon Wordsworth
"Selera was a delectable experience 🤤 Their dishes (chicken laska + black bean chicken on rice) were massive in portion and ever so comforting,..."
MeeraTheFoodie
"These portion sizes are out of this world, and while the prices may be 6 times more than what you would find in Malaysia, the ingredients and..."
Licheng Sun
"A good Malaysian restaurant for a quick meal , their famous laksa is really good. My partner will literally drink all the soup ... Had been..."
May Hung
"Amazing place!! Fills up quiet fast but staff are quick to seat you and make you comfortable. We were a group of 3 and ordered the bbq pork laksa to..."
Tanya Brain
"Portion size is amazing :) Taste is amazing :) Kinda pricey but i guess that's what you pay for amazing. Will definitely return a few more..."
Keane Lee
"Haven’t been here in a while, but the place is still as busy as it always is. There is so much variety to choose from and there’s never a long..."
Louise
"Service-3.5/5Food- 4/5Ambience- 3.5/5Had the beef nasi lemak-rice was aromatic with the coconut and pandan flavour...."
Jho Meets Food
"It’s a cool little Malaysian street food place. Prices are not high and the portions are big. You can feed 2 hungry people with 1 bowl of..."
BelaIna
"everything was good. especially the noodles. it is the best Malaysia fried noddles i have ever had.100/10 for the noodles!!! Would..."
Sijing Chen
"Laksa dishes are great for a hearty meal. Make sure to come early or on a non-busy day so they don’t run out :) The portion sizes are HUGE so are..."
Lum Lum
"Can’t go wrong with this Malaysian restaurant! Beautiful Laksa, soup noodles and fried noodles. Good portions sizes. Bound to please..."
Ellie Siu
"Walked past here a few times and noticed the place is very popular, decided to give it a go.  Surrounded by expensive restaurants in the area, you..."
Bright One
"Had the traditional chicken laksa, chicken with mas sauce and rice as well as satay skewers. Super tasty Malaysian food, one of the best in Auckland...."
Persian Foodie
"Vege laksa is so nice!!!! Also the roti. It’s always my first choice Malaysian restaurant!!! Portion is really big too!! Cheap but good quality..."
Aishwayah
"Malaysian food for office lunch, already ordered twice from Selera, one for sweet and sour pork and the other one for their Hainamnese chicken rice...."
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"One of our favorite malaysian restaurants to go to. On peak hours its more likely that you will end up in queue, they dont accept reservations as..."
Jvix Gamboa
"Ate here for the first time and am thrilled to find what I think is the best Malaysian food in Auckland! The Seafood Laksa was incredible, couldn't..."
Anna
"Bursting in flavours and such generous portions. I got the smaller laksa and the bowl was good for 2 if not 3 people. Full of flavours and the staff..."
Nusaiba AD
"I ordered the curry chicken on rice and it was honestly so worth the $16. The portions are huge! and i had so much curry left over. They give a..."
Donna
"The best Malaysian street food in newmarket ... friends had the beef rendang and raves about it. I loved their friend rice and service was awesome...."
Anitha Narayan
"Myself and my partner tried out Selera after stumbling along it in New Market one day. We live on the shore and make the trip once every few weeks as..."
Ellie Walker
"The laksa is quite nice and huge - probably a 2 person serve for most. Chicken curry was nice too. Busy and you might have to wait a little for a..."
Natasha R
"Amazing dinner and swift friendly service. Beef rendang was top notch, tender and flavourful. Chicken laksa, need I say more when almost each table..."
CYYTee
"I went here two days ago and got seated immediately with my partner. I was surprised with how busy it was and the wait time for the food was barely..."
Brittany Guarino
"I’m rating them solely based on their salt and pepper chicken, because that’s what I always order when I go there. I don’t know if that dish is..."
Chris Gin
"Went to this place Mid July 2018. Had a the seafood laksa, Roti and chicken , and the Satay chicken, all were so delicious and so satisfying. The..."
Niraj Malinga Meegama
"So good here!! My mum is from Malaysia so this is like a little slice of home. Super authentic flavours and great range of dishes, I ordered the Char..."
Ju An Teo
"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Very popular Malaysian Restaurant in New MarketThis..."
곰정안
"Authentic Malaysian restaurant located on the corner of Khyber Pass, Newmarket.Selera is always packed full of people so be sure you count..."
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
"Full of authentic flavour, generous portions, fast and fresh, I love this place. The atmosphere is buzzing with happy, satisfied people. Family..."
Gracehunt24
"Food is great and well priced. You get a decent amount of food for the price you pay would definitely recommend. Try and go early on the weekend to..."
Romina Kolesnik
"New menu updated, kindly requested from the manager to upload this online. Hopefully this helps as they have contacted Zomato already and waiting for..."
Jenny Zhao
"One of and if not the best Malaysian food I've had. Their food is flavourful and always consistent. Staff are friendly and polite and the shop itself..."
Froyo🍦
"We got an outside table for dinner on a Friday night and we received very prompt friendly service which helped to elevate the experience. We..."
Vivian C
"Selera in the middle of Newmarket is busy until late most nights of the week. It is a great spot for Malaysian food dine in and takeaway. Great..."
Matadors
"Have been this Malaysia restaurant several times. Although I’ve never tried any traditional Malaysia food at their original place, I believe all..."
Yafenxu123
"Really enjoy this place, simple good food. First time we visited we had the Laksa and the other rice dish pictured which I have forgotten the name..."
Farah Mohammed
"Went for lunch with friend. Food is ok, but service is poor. Have to order food from the front desk by yourself, no staff attend to you at table..."
Vivian
"Very prompt service here! Got all our 6 meals within 15mins, super fast. Nice friendly waitresses. Food was REALLY good, like surprisingly good. I..."
Georgia Vossen
"Tried Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawns.....what a fantastic combination of spice, fish and coconut rice! Really hot for a normal kiwi taste buds but you..."
Twarita Dhorje
"This place proves that you cannot judge a place by its appearance. It's a shabby dining place, but food is fabulous!We ordered:1...."
Benz Chan
"Very nice Malaysian cafe type restaurant. Lunch prices are great and service is very quick. I often try the Mee Goreng or the Chicken Curry Laksa...."
Rohit
"Selera does pretty good Malaysian food, particularly better than many others which tend to have the curries taste instant, which I'm quite sure is..."
Thom
"Food: 3 1/2***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 3 1/2 ***Price range: $15-$25/personWorth it: 3.5***Went there for lunch &..."
Salina Cheung
"This is my favourite 'cheap eat' in Auckland, you can never go wrong with Selera! My favorite Malaysian restaurant, the roti is second to..."
Kate DEatz
"This place is an institution in Newmarket and for good reason! They are quick, efficient, authentic and tasty.The laksa here is amazing,..."
Jaffa
"Ordered:Fish collar soupWonton soup-$30The portion of the fish collar soup were quite large and can definitely be shared..."
Jsun819
"Best Laksa in auckland. Mee goreng is delicious. Beef rendang full of flavour, this place always seems busy.staff are nice. Maybe phone order to..."
Jane Saunders
"Would definitely recommend Selera! I've only been there once after walking past every day noticing how packed it always was, and now I understand..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Usually when we come by here we are on the way to another restaurant or its just been a case of no tables available....so just walk on by.  I had..."
Bryan
"Absolutely love their food. Good, prompt service and even though they are always packed, the wait isn't too long. Cosy but loud atmosphere. I would..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Love their Laksa and their Flat Noodles ❤️ It is a bit pricy side but it won't disappoint. You get free hot tea for dining in. The Serving size..."
LilMiss Foodie
"Gold cheap eat spot, super tasty and filling feed for a great price! It's crazy how popular this place always is and it's testament to what they do...."
Emma Kostanich
"Had a quick dinner here last night! Just ordered salt & pepper squid (YUM), garlic veges & fried rice! It was busy! Such a great spot for some..."
Sophie-fern Wright
"Been to maaaany Malaysian places. Definitely the best char kuay teow I've ever had! The best part was the noodles, which were amazingly soft and..."
Aretha Chen
"Stopped by for late lunch around 1:30 and it wasn't too busy. It is normally packed. You can get a table and a menu and then you head up to order and..."
Benedict Uy
"Always a winner with their classic hainan chicken rice! I love this place. Price is reasonable and the quality of food is always delicious. Food is..."
Chuchueats
"One of Newmarket's best treasures! It's basically an institution. Everything on the menu is a must try. The only downside is the fact that they can't..."
R-Dee Roche
"Having heard great things about Selera, I came with pretty high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed. Laksa was creamy and flavourful - my..."
AJ
"We got the fish collar soup and the mi goreng. The portion of the soup is insane! Definitely enough to feed two people. The broth along with the..."
Priscilla Khang
"The look of the restaurant caught me off guard at first, but there's a saying that the more rundown places usually have the best food and that..."
Kylie
"This is my favorite Malaysian place. If you dine in I cannot think of a negative. But if you do plan on buying the take away dishes, especially the..."
Vinmanrules
"The nicest and authentic Malaysia food I had in Auckland. Me and my partner's favorite is their Fish Coller Noodles. It is a must order dish..."
BAbyWin
"I enjoy the flavours from Selera. Although some might argue the authenticity of flavours in some of the dishes, I think the dishes are as Malaysian..."
Ffionachua
"Place gets really really busy during peak dining hours. Quick service. Self service for tea and water.Parking is difficult near the..."
I_like_pickles
"Yea an ideal place for a quick lunch or dinner in Newmarket. Very popular and you may need to wait for a while in peak hours.Big serving..."
Tanz
"EVERYTHING is delicious!! Char Kueh Tiaw being my favorite! Their wonton soup is the best I've had! The spring rolls are so fresh n crispy! One..."
San
"Visited in 2014 and found it a bit pricey given the portion sizes – but the quality of food was pretty good. My butter fillet fish was..."
Raymond Tiong
"This place is a busy little restaurant. Hence I had to wait for a little while for my food. You have to order up at the counter and find a place to..."
ShoRt
"One of the best Malaysian place I have been so far.For start I got stair fried round bean and bok choy. Enough for two people.For..."
Farshid Hakimi
"A good place for a hearty lunch on Sunday. It does get very busy and their most popular dish would be Laksa! Good efficient service too. I will go..."
Christian
"The place is always busy which is a good indication on the food that they serve. We come to this place for several times, trying different dishes and..."
Andrean
"An interesting place if you're in the area and crave some Malaysian food. We were greeted right away and given a table. The menu has quite a lot of..."
Clee
"I have been to this restaurant many times especially when I am craving for chicken laksa.  In my opinion,  their laksa is one of the good ones so..."
Anna Fern
"Yum yum yum! Awesome Malaysian food at reasonable price! Their laksa is so goooood. The deco looks tired but the food makes up for it. The service is..."
Fiona Ong
"My favorite Place to eat in Auckland. I love the curry puffs, fried buns and the Laksa. Its the best you can get. Full STOP. However, I missed the..."
Jay
"Have been here umpteen no. of times including this afternoon, as I work in newmarket. Needlass to mention this place serves very good, authentic,..."
I'm Hungry
"The food here tasted really good and I would definitely recommend this place based on taste alone.This place is always busy so it can be a bit..."
Denise
"Best Laksa I've had in Auckland. Their butter fish rice is yum as well. Their laksa portion is rather big, while the fish & rice portion wasn't well..."
Fadilla Ruki
"Great tasting food served up piping hot and fresh ingredients. Tonight our table had the chicken curry with roti and mee goreng. The curry was so..."
Bobby Anderson
"Ordered for takeaway. Called from work and drove in less than 15 mins it was ready and waiting. Ordered the hainan chicken rice. Good sized portion..."
Chumq
"One of the best cheap and cheerful restaurants in Auckland - this small and casual restaurant is in the Metro Top 50 Cheap Eats and it's easy to see..."
Caroline Jericevich
"Fav eatery in new market! Small and casual but amazing food! Nothing fancy with decor or service (few chairs and table) but food wise packed with..."
Nathalie
"One of Auckland's many Malaysian eateries, Selera probably ranks in the top 5 in terms of authenticity, price and taste in my opinion. Although..."
Kellie Lee
"This has to be my and everyones favorite Malaysian diner, just good food, company, price and a very simple menu to choose from. Always packed every..."
Diner8Here
"This place is always bustling and they made me a vegetarian version of the fried noodles. Really tasty but couldn't help feeling it wasn't worth $15...."
A
"Malaysia is a cultural food hub and you could truly feel that essence in this restaurant. It is however, a bit pricey and for health concious people,..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"Really good food, the chicken laksa and the mee goreng are full of flavours.The only bad thing is, they use so much MSG, that after dining..."
Joshy
"My friend suggested there to me. Ordered one Go Thai Noodles and one tofu salad. Wow! The noodles was exactly sour and spicy and very fantastic. All..."
Michelle Hwang
"Despite living only minutes away and constantly walking past Selera, I had my first ever experience on Wednesday! The food was delicious and the..."
Ati
"Came here around 3pm, not your usual lunch hour but this place was still busy ! We were seated quickly but took them forever at the counter to..."
Food 24/7
"One of my favorite Malaysian restaurants in the town. Always yummy and always busy. It's hard to find a seat at lunch/dinner time. None of the dishes..."
Flora
"Their Hainanese Chicken Rice is my absolute favourite, the chicken is well poached and the stock for the chicken rice is a perfect amount and not too..."
Squigglebee
"Quick service and excellent value makes Selera one of the best restaurants in Auckland to get authentic Malaysian food.We went here on a..."
Danny
"Selera provides some pretty good malaysian food in Auckland in my opinion. The portions are generous and price if not bad. The place is super busy..."
Edmond Shen
"Great staff and amazing food. Had the tofu starter then stir fry green beans with coconut rice for a main! So so tasty, I can't wait to go back...."
Rona Dalgleish
"05-DEC-2015 : Another Malaysian place I like when I'm in Auckland but it's a bit more effort to get to as it's in Newmarket. Love their variety of..."
James Wong
"It was really busy for a week-night which suggests is a really good place to eat. Reasonable amount of seating available (all taken!) and the portion..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"This place is super busy - which is always a good sign. We were lucky enough to get a table for 2 on a busy Saturday afternoon.I really felt..."
Miss Kiki
"Beware of the timing you visit this place, because it's often jammed-paked during meal time!! And once you have dine here, then you would understand..."
TinaS
"Best chicken rice dish in town and also try the laksa and curry chicken which won't disappoint . To avoid the queues, arrive early or post peak hours..."
Richie Chewy
"My favorite takeaway place.. never fails to deliver great Malaysian flavours which are the closest thing to the real deal back in..."
Ivan Koay
"A very good place to eat Malaysian cousin, this is the 5th time we are dining here and it won't be the last! Have been in Malaysia for 5 years and I..."
Danial Shahali
"This is a nice place to have Asian food, predominantly Malaysian. The decor and ambience need drastic improvement. Food quality is overall good...."
#1
"Laksa was spectacular and I don't really like Laksa. The lombak was awesome.. Tasty as hell and kon low mee was different and super good. No..."
Whiskyncigars
"Giant Bowls ✅Pricing ✅Packed full of diners✅Taste?Catching up with an old friend in New Market, we dined at Selera..."
Medium_Rare
"Chicken Laska is on point! I feel like its authentic Malaysian food (sorry if I'm wrong!) and when I asked for 'spicy' and the amount of spice was..."
Cinny
"The BEST Malaysian cuisine I have ever had. Enormous portion all tasting so good!!! really it was treat. Would advise people to have and look at the..."
Kaushikc_32
"I use to live right across the road from this place, and boy was that dangerous when my flatmate and I didn’t feel like cooking. Selera does..."
Helena Chen
"This my friends is a very popular restaurant. A bit small, but they serve delicious food. I would absolutely recommend this place to..."
Ed
"This is probably one of the best Malaysian cuisine restaurant in Auckland. Their Samba chilli chicken is the best I have had in NZ to be honest...."
Nikhil Gujar
"100% worth the hype! The seafood laksa is one of my absolute favourite dishes here and the only reason it's not getting a 5/5 from me is because..."
SS
"Stopped by Serela for dinner with a friend. My Mee Goreng was delicious!! 👌🏼 menu was great and staff were friendly. Only downside was the meal..."
Scott Kennedy
"One of my favourite malaysian restaurants to go to, for lunch or dinner. I come here quite often and the food is always amazing. They have recently..."
Vicki Ko
"Always loved their until one day that they updated their price for each meal. Average increase by $2-3 per dish. Portion is small, dishes are tent to..."
LuciferTSN
"Selera is our go to place whenever we're craving for Malaysian food. We always order their Seafood Laksa as for us this is the best laksa in town. It..."
Patriz De Leon
"oiiiiiii OIIII OiiiiiiiI!!!!!!!okay so my friend said we were going here for dinner and ive never been so i was like yeah ok m8 and we..."
Kp Food Reviewer 2000
"This place always seems to be busy! Specially during lunch times, not one I'd recommend for groups unfortunately as the table size space isn't very..."
HJ
"Best laksa in auckland!Selera is ever so popular its always packed and have to wait to get a table ;) The laksa is amazing, rich..."
Jane
"Oh my!! I have been waiting to come to this place for a long time but it was always busy. Luckily I went there today for early dinner (around 5.30pm)..."
Tanz
"Laksa versus laksa week :)Being a fan of this coconut based curry soup, whenever I venture to a Malaysian place, this is always my first..."
Minily
"One of the best laksa I have ever eaten (and I love my laksa!) The place is always packed at lunchtime but the food delivery is speedy. They have..."
Miss T
"Best laksa I have tried in Auckland!!! Unfortunately the prices have gone up last few years and the portion sizes have gotten smaller but the..."
HangryChow
"Very good food at a very reasonable price. I've had lunch here many times and the portions are generous for the price paid. Staff are not super..."
Javier Yebenes
"Been going to Selena for the past 6 years. The food is amazing! Love their nyonya fried rice and Laksa. Would suggest to go before 6:30pm to avoid..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Just went to Selera tonight, an average Monday. The place was just over half full and we got menus brought to us straight away. From the pictures on..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"I once went on a mission to find Auckland's best Laksa, as a friend in hospital said that's what she felt like. After a few good online reviews, I..."
Kirsty Cardy
"Absolutely love the food here, it's a great cheap eat. But the service pretty much doesn't exist. I've been here a lot and quite a few times they..."
Samantha Gemmell
"This is a very popular and busy Malaysian restaurant in Auckland. Though I've been here many times I've only tried the hawker style food here. The..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Really good Malaysian food but always busy. Haven't been back for awhile but need to go again soon. Recently went to KK Malaysian but didn't compare..."
Ryan
"Went to Selera for the first time for for dinner with my wife and my cousin. The staff were friendly and their service was Ok. We ordered the vege..."
Food Is My Love
"This place is very busy and comes highly recommend! We eat here often and we always know what to expect: tasty food with good Malaysian flavors!..."
Susan
"I went there this afternoon around 3pm after finished some work off in the office, I ordered a vegetables laksa plus a piece of roti. I love the..."
Di
"From reading the previous reviews, I had very high expectations from Selera. Upon walking in I was satisfied - the place was acquaint and vibrant. I..."
Rebecca
"Snapper lip enjoying his shredded chicken soup. With a few swimming prawns and extra chilli his lips were really at their snapping best. "Thanks..."
Kahu
"I've been a couple of times, but it's been a couple of years since I've last been as the restaurant is always full. The staff are friendly and the..."
Cheapster
"Selera is one of my favourite places to eat at for Malaysian food. The prices are good and dishes always very flavourful. Highly..."
Jenny Da
"We get takeaway from here on a regular basis... The curry Laska is divine... Order it with a mix of seafood & chicken for extra flavour... My bosses..."
Manda Little
"Came in on a Friday night and was a bit worried as it was busy - not a fan of waiting. However definitely giving high points for service as despite..."
Mele Foliaki
"Best Seafood laksa in Auckland. If you like decent Malaysian  food which is affordable, Selera is the place to go. Don't expect the best service..."
Mezza
"I have to say, the famed Selera made me come away with mixed feelings - on one hand, the bustling establishment yet uncharacterful service makes the..."
Gentlepig
"Best ever laksa in New Zealand.It's just very very delicious and they are consistent to deliver the flavours.The atmosphere is a simple  and..."
Remchi
"Food 4.5Value 3.0Atmosphere 4.0Service 3.0Its me again ordering Char Kwai Teow!! It's very yummy. but I think I'll properly..."
Kelly
"Always come here with friends. They have very good food, good proportion and food price. My favourite is their mummy chicken and hainan chicken rice...."
FlyingMonkey
"Selera serves up authentic Malaysian food and is a great cheap eat. I've been here a few times now and always find myself gravitating here while in..."
Denise D'Sa
"Malaysian at its best!  The noodle and rice dishes are as good as it gets out of Malaysia especially the beef rendang, prawn noodle soup and..."
Yan Ong
"Well, I'm only going a four as I've been here quite a few times and it has been a little bit inconsistent. Just a bit, mind! Sauces have been spicier..."
Mini Khan
"Good food and not expensive. Very popular spot for lunch.Good variety of Malaysian food. Not a very big fan of laksa but the laksa here is..."
Adnan Topiwala
"Been twice and both times have been impressed! Had the laksa curry (chicken) and it was one of the best I've ever had! Timing on food (entree came..."
Courtney Maloyd
"The back story: A humble yet cheerful little shop on the corner of Khyber pass and Osborne street, Selera has been a place of happy food moments for..."
A Culinary Affair
"you need to try this!! this place is the best malaysian in town.. the food is so delicious and the prices are awesomely cheap.. just located off..."
Grace Sifa
"This may be a cheap eat but it's a five star for flavour. Never dissapointed when eating here. The soup bowls are massive and sure to fill you! My..."
Foodiesfeast
"Dinner for $17? Yes please!!!After reading consistently great reviews about Selera, my sister and I finally decided to try it out, as it is..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"After a long absence I went back to selera for lunch today. Same menu very fast and friendly service. Food was nice but not as authentic as I..."
Steve Cleland
"This is the best Malaysian food I've had. Been there a couple of times now and never dissappointed. Quick service, hot and tasty food is all in..."
Supreet Kaur
"Selera is just how Malaysian food should be - hot, crowded, plentiful and good value. The bowls of noodles are large, dishes flavoursome and if the..."
EatsByZee
"I have been here once before and the food is just as good. This place has consistent quality and also cheap to decently priced food. I ordered the..."
Sheena
"Great food, feels a bit like sreet food experience. Would like to be able to pay with my credit card but overal a pleasant experience. Service..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"Probably one of my favourite Malaysian restaurants. When I go there the place is often packed but the staff and great and attentive and make sure..."
Rojas
"Best Malaysian food around!Get the Laksa and the Roti Canai with chicken curry (bones included) the taste is 10/10Good food, fast..."
Alwayseating
"Food is really delecious....my first visit to an Auckland restaurant.Ordered prawn dumplings and nasi lemak which were just yum!Worth the..."
Aditya
"I am from Penang, Malaysia the state of hawker (street) food. And when I was back in home town I dine out every day and night. I definitely in the..."
Cindy Ong
"My family and I came to Selera for lunch on Sunday because the yum cha up the road had a long wait. I had heard good things about Selera and when we..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"This place is always good for a quick bite, that's cheap and has a variety of Malaysian food to try. Their seafood laksa is hands down one of the..."
Sophia O-W
"Seafood Laksa is good tasting and also very price efficient for casual dining. The flavour is rich while sufficient ingredients. The number of supply..."
Suyuan Liu
"This place is a hands down win for cheap and cheerful. I love the huge containers of tea and reliable menu. Staff were friendly and food was very..."
BMG
"Either the chef has a sweet tooth or was having an off day. Dry wonton noodle.sauce was sweet, the wontons were the really good and the only thing..."
Charlee Brown
"The food came fast! Since we had the yum cha at the Grand Park in the afternoon, so our 'combat effectiveness' wasn't that high! 2 small dishes..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Very much falls into the cheap and cheerful catagory. I have eaten from here many times and have never been disappointed. The food is incredibly..."
Bella Lily
"Authentic Malaysian! I'm giving this place a 4.5 just because the place is too small so we always end up standing to wait for a table. But the food..."
AngeLi
"Had been going here for years and the consistency is excellent. The simplistic setting and minimalist atmosphere ensures that the focus is all about..."
Moira McFarland
"An enjoyable authentic Malaysian experience. I had the Tofu and Hainan chicken. Quick service and an extensive menu, although one dish missing is..."
David Hardy
"Service was good , however we got the roti and curry chicken and mi goreng the curry was a bit too salty and mi goreng was ok didn't have a wow..."
Amanda Yim
"This place is perfect for a quick cheap eat because they are super fast and provide you with a massive portion size and great value for money. Can be..."
Katerina Hond
"After seeing some good reviews I decided it was a good time to check out Selera with my mum! It was super full when we arrived but luckily a table..."
Laura Hunt
"A hidden treasure in Newmarket, this restaurant appears humble but has got some of the best food in (arguably) the entire Newmarket area. The staff..."
Marina S
"I absolutely love Selera!My mother has been coming here for a few years  now, and I just cannot get enough!The decor is very minimal but i..."
Nikita Patel
"Vegetable laksha is my favourite and alltime pick from this generous food outlet. It serves good portion size meals and perhaps the best..."
Arpita Mandal
"This humble-looking eatery is run by first-generation immigrants from Malaysia, and they serve up wonderfully authentic, delicious Malaysian food...."
Kiwi Foodie
"I am a malaysian,so I know the authentic taste of the malaysian food. I would say they have really good laksa(curry mee) and the nasi lemak was not..."
Thefoodloverrr
"-Really good. I think it is quite authentic tasting, but then again, how would I know really. Lets just say if I was rating it against other places..."
Eat Eat
"One of my fave Malaysian places to eat. Love the chicken laksa and cha kway teow. Been there a few times and it's been consistent. Best thing is that..."
Bettina Tran
"service 3/5environment 3/5food ( quality ) 4/5cost performance ( quantity ) 5/5drink 3/5My favorites: seafood curry laksa noodle ( I don't usually..."
Mira
"Selera is one of the more famous Malaysian restuarants in Auckland. The restaurant is not large, and was already full when we arrived. Luckily, we..."
Heartshrooms
"Looks can be deceiving, this little restaurant is great with good value for money too. The service is not that great, but expected! I Recommend the..."
J.T547
"The best Malaysian place in Auckland. I've been there many times and every time I try to order something I haven't tried before. Always successful as..."
S Moon
"I have been going to Selera for about 2 years now and finally I have found great Malaysian. I can’t go past the Laksa but on the odd occasion..."
Nick Hutchinson
"Superb beef rendang, was told the chicken laksa was awesome, the salt and pepper spicy squid so-so and the service pretty ordinary - arrived early so..."
David Parussini
"Their food is delicious, however a little on the pricey side for what they offer.Authentic taste, and my family love to eat here! Wait time..."
Tony Ma
"Happened upon this place by chance and what a surprise. Very busy so was expecting good food and was not disappointed the chicken curry was to die..."
Allan Hodgson
"I love laksa and was looking for a quick lunch so dropped in to Selera. It was crowded, but I was offered a table within minutes. I was looking..."
Pete Macaulay
"Went here for a quick lunch, almost self-service but excellent value for money. Meals took longer than expected to arrive. Would recommend for a..."
Phil
"We always go here when craving for Malaysian. I just love the chicken curry! My bf loves the hainanese chicken. This place is pretty much one of our..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"In one word...YUM! Last Friday was the first time I've been to Selera. It came highly recommended to me so I had high expectations for the food, and..."
Mimi Yang
"Selera never lets me down! Every thing I have tried on the menu has been delicious, although my favourites are the Chicken Laksa, Beef Rendang and..."
Liz Aitken
"If you want tasty Malaysian food you will do a lot worse than this place. My favourites are the seafood laksa, roti chanai and the nasi lemak. The..."
Gus
"This is a great little place, which I frequently come back to. Selera is often pretty busy and has a good range of tasty dishes. Its a shame I don't..."
Noms Burger
"My partner and I eat here weekly or at the very most fortnightly and find it hard to try other restaurants when we know the food here is so..."
Meagan Barclay
"Great food + better prices. The Chicken Laksa is indeed amazing - lovely balance of spices and a huge size. The Chao Kuay Teow is perfectly edging on..."
Joshua Walker
"Came here today (on a Monday night) and it was very busy so we had to sit outside. Service is prompt and the seafood laksa is delicious. It was my..."
Jay
"Me and my boyfriend always eat here when we're in Newmarket. Their laksa is AMAZING. Not the nicest interior but the food more than makes up for..."
Maria
"Very delicious!!!! Good serviceGotta try their laksa, it's the best yummmmNot too expensive either, you're looking at about $30 -..."
Ken Choong
"Just tried this place tonight. It was the only eatery packed on a weekday night. We both had the beef rendang. Generous portions and super tasty. ..."
Noemi
"Selera is one of our favourite restaurants, consistently fabulous, quick efficient staff. Best Malaysian in Auckland !! Make sure you try the laksa..."
Julie
"I eat here regularly, they have a pretty good system here, food comes out pretty quick during busy lunchtimes, quality is ok as is the price. I'd..."
Eric Tan VersionTwo
"Was recommended to us by friends and we were pleasantly surprised to find it very authentic and tasty. The Laksa was delicious, it was not too heavy..."
Megan
"We stopped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy, however the service was still really fast. Have the laksa and you..."
David Boshier
"OH EM GEEE defiantly my favourite of all places!! Although I live on the other side of Auckland I absolutely love this place I wish I cud have it..."
Summer Faraj
"Fantastic food! This is definitely one of our favourite Malaysian restaurants in Auckland so..."
Zahra Qasim
"Went there for the second time today and was not disappointed! Believe them if they tell you it is hot... as i found out when i ordered the..."
Joanne Mahon
"Reticent to write a review because I like to get a table when I go there, but they deserve to be packed seeing as they are so cheap and so great...."
Djbtak
"Great Malaysian restaurant, I recently visited there and this place is fairly authentic and had a good selection of food on offer. Very simple decors..."
Lillian
"I had meals here many times when I lived close to Newmarket. The food is very tasty (especially curry with roti and cucumber..."
Huang Fei
"This is one of the best Malaysian places in Auckland. This place is constantly full and having eaten there many times its no surprise why...."
Otis
"This place doesn't look like much from the street, but is full of nice surprises. A 'Must Try' is the Laksa. Chicken or Seafood, doesn't matter, is..."
Scott
"Great Malaysian spot in Newmarket. I had the seafood laksa soup which was huge! I could only eat half. They gave a generous serving of seafood and..."
LucyGoosey
"Selera does really good Malaysian food, it's quite authentic, even my Malaysian friend would agree. The beef rendang is really good but my ultimate..."
Lisa V
"Selera Tofu and the char kwei teow dish are the ones that interest my palate the most when it comes to Selera. Selera has never failed to whet a..."
Charlie M.
"The 4.5 is for their Hainanese chicken rice! - the best we have tasted in Auckland so far. It’s great that Selera serves the Hainanese..."
Miss Nawms
"Fab cheap and cheerful. Love the salt and pepper chicken, beef rendang. Awesome laksa. One serve is enough for two healthy..."
Jason Paul
"Omg hands down the best Beef Rendang I've had in NZ, the flavour is strong and i love how the taste of the coconut is coming thru quite strong on the..."
Jaline Antonio
"I've been to Selera three times now (once for dinner and twice for lunch) and had something different each time. All of the items have been super..."
Amanda @ Move Love Eat
"One of our favourite eateries, serving cheap and authentic Malaysian food. They make you pay in advance these days, but don't let that put you..."
Nom Nom Panda
"I had been craving Malaysian food all week so decided to go to Selera for an early, mid-week dinner. I arrived at around 5.30 and the place quickly..."
Rebecca Smith
"A good laksa is hard to find. So when I ordered at Selera it was with some trepidation. It was a Sunday lunchtime and busy busy busy, with tables..."
Kai Luv
"(Visited on 14 November 2023, reviewed on 6 December 2023) Crowded place due to the restaurant being renowned for great Malaysian food. The braised..."
Hasha Samarasekera
"It was pricey compared to other Malaysian restaurants, but it was worth it. Prawn fired dumplings were so good. The place was so busy, but staff were..."
Geonju Park
"Selera has really good Malaysia food. Authentic and tasty. Slightly on the pricey side but that's..."
Darren Ren
"Ordered the Curry Lamb With Rice, Fried Buns, Curry Fish Balls, Chicken and Beef Skewers, Dirty Fried Rice With Chicken and Broccoli With Soy Sauce...."
Sherman
"Really love their food especially laksa soup very” authentic and yummy. Wonton soup very flavourful and XO sauce fried rice smell really yum and..."
Irene Roviana
"Portions are very generous, can share or save the rest for lunch the next day. Brisket was a little chewy, had to eat the chunks in one mouthful and..."
mazfinny
"We ordered curry noodles soup.. the curry broth not bad..quite authentic. Just their yong taufu still lack of taste.if compare the one have in kl...."
Tang Pei
"Make one dish yummy is not difficult, nearly every dishes yummy is difficult, I love this Malaysia..."
Jim Li
"First time eating here and tried Laksa. The broth is so rich and flavourful! A very generous portion. It’s a little bit white spicy (I don’t feel..."
He Xu
"Genuine Malaysian food. Great laksa dishes. Extensive menu. Generous sized servings. Prompt service even with full house Sunday lunch. Feels like..."
Richard
"Great Laksa and Carrot Cake is superb. Hainan Chicken is the best in..."
klm ltd
"Excellent Laksa, tastes very authentic (me coming from a SE Asian nation, I know my Laksa...). A bit pricey now, as it used to be just $15, but now..."
Francis Buencamino
"My palette had the pleasure of savouring the magic of Malaysian cuisine at this humble yet wonderful restaurant, where the star of the show was..."
Eric Ouyang
"Best Hainanese chicken in the whole New Zealand hands down. Super juicy. Great portion. Lots of bensprouts and very generous with sauce. Must have at..."
Ken Lowe
"Very busy Malaysian cafe that is defenitely more popular than justifiable. The food was good but not enough for a spot on my personal favourite..."
Jessica Ji
"A bit pricey but have generous servings. They also have a store at the nearby Westfield but I prefer to eat at this place. Food is good most of the..."
Rafael del Rosario
The Kimchi Project
84/100 (1123 ratings)
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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..."
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"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..."
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"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..."
Let's Eat!
"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..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"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..."
Vindya Naidu
Diamond Takeaways
83/100 (733 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Steak
Fried rice
Cantonese
Fast food
Chinese
Asian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Situated at a busy area, they serve good and varieties of chineese food. They also have many lunch n meal combos. Reasonable price and very good..."
Purnima C Nair
"I get my Singaporean Noodles from them from time to time and they are always busy. They used to be one of the top Chinese Takeaways in Auckland but I..."
Desmond Chan
"Came for lunch today and ordered the Black beans chicken and mushroom.That was delicious! Super quick as well. $16.50 well spent!Would come..."
Darren Big Belly
"Been here countless of times. Their roast pork fried rice is very good. I normally get the half size and it is plenty for lunch. The pork is more..."
Wilson Shum
"I've been going here for years but after the prices increased, unfortunately the fillings in the dishes became less. For example, the special fried..."
Dragon88
"This place is one best of the European Style Chinese takeouts around. Always busy, great fresh food, large portions and friendly service...."
#pdtheNinja
"Good classic kiwi takeaways joint. Food is pretty fresh and good quality for the price and generous serves. Can get really busy at peak times, best..."
Julia Louise
"A long standing & very popular takeaway particularly with locals. The staff are really friendly & food consistent.Favourite is definitely the..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"I have Ordered chicken fried rice from here a few times now, great consistency and I have never complained. Great telephonic manner and food has..."
Food Reviewer
"The chips are very good. Very good customer service. The wedges are very good too. Pretty efficient service and didn't have to wait that..."
Polly
"Down in Auckland for the weekend. I've loved Chinese food for the last 40 odd years, and I haven't had a decent Chinese meal since coming to New..."
Chris Garczynski
"This place is consistently busy during peak times – mainly dinner. Being a takeaway joint in a central location there is always a queue so its..."
HJ
"Always busy popular takeout for all, the only place that frys their rice noodles to perfection and not broken up like others, good selection of..."
Diner8Here
"Decided to come to this place for a change and on reading the comments. Called in and pre-ordered in advance as the queues always look significant..."
Ivan Koay
"Yum! My close friend regularly orders takeaways from here, and I was definitely impressed with the taste and serving size this place..."
Medium_Rare
"Good Chinese takeaway. They do all the standard European stuff as well. Well priced. Did have to wait a while as they get very busy. Next time I..."
David Palfreyman
"The BEST Chinese Takeaway in AucklandNeed I say more?Crazy portionsCheap pricesBurst of flavoursFriendly..."
Joshy
"My favorite Chinese takeaway, great roast pork fried rice. New Thai dishes were a good idea but look and taste very unappetizing and full of..."
Mohammed Bin Opata
"It's not very often you find a takeaways like Diamond takeaways. The food is delicious, the place is very nice and clean and the staff are so so..."
JAH
"Good takeaway food at a great price point. We ordered a couple of dishes for dinner - chicken curry, ginger fish, fried rice and the tofu delight. I..."
Danny
"No one comes close to fried rice from Diamond. It is just so good. Decent portions and it tastes delicious. Often busy, but that doesn't mean long..."
Sam Forde
"As Chinese takeaways go, really good! Have been here many times over the years and had consistently good food. Cheap and fast service! Would..."
I Love Food
"Decently priced, but food is a bit average. Every time I go past it, it's usually packed full of people ordering - mainly non-Chinese people which is..."
Ed
"Wow!!! Awesome value for money, great fish and chips. Really good over the phone and heaps of staff on the busy nights so next to no waiting time...."
Rebekah Cherry
"Best Chinese takeaway! Serving up fresh ingredients and boxes filled to the top. Lots of chefs cooking up orders to keep waiting time low. Favourite..."
Bobby Anderson
"My favourite is the Hong Kong style chow mein!!! So delicious, everything is! The burgers are huge and filling, hot chips cooked to perfection..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"We had roast pork fried rice and lemon chicken last night. The fried rice was nice with big enough portion for two. The lemon chicken is a little..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Best wonton soup ever, honestly so good! Wish I could get super extra large! Love coming here. Don't think I would go anywhere else :) delivery..."
Delaney Bertrand
"One of our regular go to takeaway stores for chinese takeaways and appears to be one of the most popular Chinese takeaway stores. They have a good..."
S B
"The owner of diamondtakeaways she is such a great person and cooks great authentic Chinese cuisine in Epsom, No wonder people love going to her place..."
Craig Smith O'Donell
"Excellent chinese takeaways are found here. I love the sweet and sour pork/fish, the lemon chicken and the special fried rice. I've been going here..."
Gus
"Having been going here for 10 years, never had anything wrong, phone orders are advised unless you want to wait 15/20 min's, never had an error on my..."
Ben Doletti
"I have no words, Diamond is a GREAT place, fast service, delicious food. The lemon chicken is my favorite dish of all, quickly followed by the..."
Mark Goldie
"This is THE go - to chinese takeaway shop in Auckland. We used to order from here at least once a fortnight, especially when we had friends over for..."
Barbara Goldie
"The quality of the food is very good. Phone your order through beforehand because they are BUSY. Very reasonable prices for big portions. The fried..."
WalterEgo
"The best Chinese takeway we have eaten in Auckland. Really generous portions of meat in the dishes cooked with vegetables. Service is fast &..."
Yoda
"Beautiful food and great service buy food all the time and always love itdiamond is the best takeaways in the countryI would..."
Sam
"Every time we go here the quality of the food is amazing!! It is often quite busy and can be hard to get through on the phone but the turnaround..."
Anon
"Ive been going to Diamond Takeaways since 1992 and will never go to any other Chinese takeaway. Ive learnt to phone my order through first because..."
May Rongopai
"Yeah these guys are real good. We would have been there 20 times in the last 2 years and is always good. These guys do half sizes of most of their..."
Rohan Marx
"excellent Singapore fried..."
Alex Landon-lane
"Excellent tasty food. Always a high standard!!! But note they do use MSG - but they have food without MSG, so just remember to ask for..."
A B
"Best takeaway place in NZ my family has been going there for twenty years and we are yet to be let down comment before was absolutely ridiculous plus..."
Steph
"Food is excellent. Our family loves good quality chinese and every time we get takeaways they are excellent. Can be relied on for good fast food...."
Tarn
"Love Diamond takeaways, travel from Papakura, still well worth it..."
Melody Biddle
"Been going there for about 15 years - always sensational food, great range, really friendly kiwi-born Asians and pristine kitchen and preparation..."
Jono B
"Best choice for Asian takeaway if your living in the Auckland CBD. Very generous servings, cooked to perfection. Also prices are very attractive,..."
Nick Bell
"Highly recommend this place to everyone. Food is delicious, Staff are friendly, and the cooking area is spotless...so go there and place your..."
Hana
"Best chinese food in..."
Lucy Hardie
"Yummy, delicious, and fast. The fish only cost you five dollars and quite a big one. However, they don't accept Paywave, so please remember to bring..."
John Chiu
"Interesting selection of takeaways. Always hot, tasty and fresh food. Only get..."
Glyn Flutey
"Diamond Takeaways’ special fried rice (I’ll always grab a hotdog on the side with sauce) is straight up the best I have ever had and I’ve..."
Deborah Tulipe Ah Mann
"Good takeaway joint, popular and great food. Best to order in advance as it can get really busy in peak hours 5pm to..."
Harsh Khanna
"I ordered a special fried rice and a sweet and sour chicken, I was told it would be ready in 20 mins and it was ready in just over 10 mins, very very..."
Patzy Mc
"Try out there fried rice meat combination of chicken an beef really nice great..."
Mana Drou
"Food was so good place was super busy lots of orders going out Good..."
Jennifer Goodfellow
"Ordered the pad Thai and wontons with sauce on Uber eats. Came nice and hot. Wonton sauce was separate (big portion) so they didn’t get soggy...."
Emily Ryder
"Diamond Takeaways has been my favourite Chinese Takeaway since I moved to the area 1995!!! I’ve long since moved away but travel because I know my..."
Carolyn Langrell
"I've used get takeouts from here every 3 weeks or so years ago, so this visit was after many years. The food tastes good though it can be a bit bland..."
Mano Jayasinghe
"So delicous!! Great quality ingredients and value for money! Highly..."
Renee Ji
"Value for money Chinese takeaway. Always nicely cooked. Only issue is no adventurous dishes or provincial specials. Menu has been same for 8 plus..."
Janine Sherwin
"My Partner Trevor and I often buy a takeaway from Diamond takeaway as it’s always fast and super fresh ! He loves chicken fried rice extra hot with..."
Elizabeth Wright
"Always a favourite, and never disappointing. We love the Diamond Special chow mein and fried rice, and the sweet and sour pork is perfect every time;..."
Ellen Nicholson
Kabuki Teppanyaki
83/100 (400 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Fried rice
Beef
Prawns
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Staying at the Stamford for the duration of our holiday, we had to try Kabuki located in the hotels lobby. Our server/chef was extremely..."
K-A
"Great food, great value, great show and a great place to meet and share some yummy food with friends. It’s a cool experience that you should..."
Chan Can Eat
"Great food..."
Sacha Brown
"Had dinner here for my birthday. The chef was entertaining and the food was really yummy! Worth the price. They even brought out a little chocolate..."
Praveena
"Amazing experience as per usual the best teppanyaki around. Not the cheapest and the menu has recently changed so it is a bit dearer than before. But..."
Helen Gyde
"Very good environment and friendly cook, fresh and yummy food. Beautiful prawns and steak. Full of laughters and fun at this restaurant. The green..."
LisaH
"Great teppanyaki, we came here as group of 6 for birthday and everyone enjoyed the cooking entertainment. Chef and staff were friendly. We got to do..."
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"Pre-booked for dinner. Arrived on time for our session, it did take awhile as we had to wait for others to arrive. Food slowly started coming..."
Kai Mai
"Staff are not too professional.However the foods flavour are delicious. Meal portions were just enough to fill the tummy, not too big nor too..."
Momo_chan
"What a wonderful experience. Never tried the Teppanyaki way and now I most say I'm a fan.Very friendly staff and the chef was very down to earth..."
João Plácido
"Got a Groupon voucher for two @ $75. It's definitely worth it. Entertaining tepenyaki chef even if he dropped a few things while cooking and the..."
Patty
"Came here for a dinner with some friends this week. Wonderful service. The chef was really entertaining and overall was a lovely experience. Would..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"I’m pretty sure we got a voucher so this experience wasn’t as expensive. The chef cooks your meat in front of you and it’s extremely..."
Dxlche
"It was my birthday dinner .really enjoyed it was more like entertaining with bunch of friends . Enjoyed the food cooking front of us and fun..."
Amy Brar
"Have been here twice and thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience on both occasions, both times using Grabone vouchers. Took the family on our..."
Memz
"Perfect for a group gathering as the dining experience and the live show is quite interactive. The food is average but the show and the ambience make..."
Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang
" Came here for a friends birthday. Really enjoyed the show, with the chef cooking the food right in front of us and doing tricks. He was very..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"The restaurant is located inside Stamford, and is beautifully located inside around the corner.We came here for a dinner with a voucher we..."
Stephen
"Came here to celebrate my Partner's birthday. Great ambience, great Teppanyaki show. Food was average, but it's all about the moment.It was 3..."
AA
"One of the best teppanyaki restaurants I've been to. The show was amazing and the food was delicious and full of flavour. The service was fantastic..."
Jason Zhang
"Best word to describe this experience: entertaining! :) We had such a fun night at Kabuki! Arriving through the Stamford Hotel made quite a..."
Isabelle Bouchard
"staff are friendly and helpful.service can be high level in auckland.food was great. The course designed very reasonable, salad, stir fried..."
Carina Chang
"Stamford Plazas best kept secret. The Kabuki is hidden to a side in the lobby/dining area. Freshly cooked/grilled seafoods, meats and vegs..."
Ann R
"Two people ate the $65 per head menu. The food is quite basic but it is served in a " food experience" way. The chefs are terrific. They cook the..."
Ken White
"If you're looking for a bit of a "show" at dinner for a reasonable price then I'd recommend Kabuki.For $50 pp, you get served a bowl of..."
Aucklandeats
"we came early as we were hungry and after the staff waited a bit to see if anyone else was turning up we had our very own private dinner session with..."
Angela
"really fond memories of this place. I went for a friend's birthday and had only ordered an entree as it was quite pricey - this meant that i did not..."
Angela W
"If you want a luxury, quality experience for a reasonable price then I suggest you come here. The food is so fresh and the whole experience of them..."
Ghost Reviewer
"I went there for my dad's birthday and I ordered a New Zealand lamb cutlet which to be honest was quite disappointing. I am personally a lamb lover,..."
Chicken Wing
"We went on a Groupon lunch voucher. It was Japanese Teppanyaki. We Started with the soup and salad, I had the fish for my main and my friend had the..."
Dilini Perera
"Enjoyed stake lunch set with a grab*ne voucher for $15.00 only. Absolutely it's quite high price effective. Warm hearted service and tasty. ..."
Michelle Hwang
"Love love love this place. Sometimes the theatre of Kabuki style restaurants make up for some ok food.Not the case with Kabuki in Stamford..."
Tania Louk
"First visit at Kabuki Teppanyaki situated inside Stamford Plaza hotel interior restaurant has a modern Japanese style setting tailored to traditional..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"Great place to go for lunch. They do set deals from $15pp upwards. The staff are friendly and the chefs are hilarious. Born showmen. The food was..."
Josh Law
"The food here is not bad but you'd go here more for the dining experience instead (flying fried rice, fire show, etc). Usually you have to sit with..."
Misty
"Came here a little while ago with close friends and their employees and wasnt sure what to expect! Pretty cool experience! We had the whole place to..."
Stacey Jane Rainbow
"This is such a cute little place and I love how all the host chefs have different personalities and add their own touch to each time they serve the..."
Jee Espino
"Great place.took a group of 15 to celebrate my wifes birthday. Food and atmosphere was great. Alcoholic drinks are over priced and the show could..."
Salesh Narayan
"Came here using my grab one deal for lunch. Greeted by a lovely host who was fast a clearing plates and to bring food, the food itself was good, the..."
Laura Ransome
"The first time we went here it was fantastic. We bought a Teppanyaki Lunch Special off a deal website and went along with 8 people. Had a wonderful..."
Juanine
"One word. GREAT!HIGHLY recommend this place!! :D I love it!! The chefs are really talented. It's dinner and a show. What more could you want! :D..."
Tan.ned
"A must experience one time when your in Auckland. Staff were really friendly and the chef was the entertainment of the night. The chef was..."
Kenji
"Myself and five other work mates visited Kabuki last night, just for fun. The wait staff are like Ninjas, empty plates/bowls are cleared before you..."
Yum
"Perfect setting for a group to go to and enjoy not only great food but fun entertainment as well. Food comes out a tad fast otherwise is very tasty..."
Monique Ohlson
"My bf took me here for our 2.5 year anniversary. It was a truly unique experience. It is a 3 course meal. first with some entrees and miso soup, then..."
FlyingMonkey
"The food was really good! The cooking guy we got was really cool and really nice! I really enjoyed the food overall and I also had lots of fun trying..."
Maria
"The best teppanyaki restaurant!!!! Have been here 3 times so far, and loved it everytime. I went using grabone voucher- loved the menu. I also really..."
Eli A
"This is my second time to this place, first time was for their tepanyaki dinner and this time I went for their bento box lunch. Both times I went..."
Thefoodloverrr
"It was my partner's birthday and I thought my family and i could take him somewhere different. Jap Teppanyaki! My partner is not big on seafood nor..."
The Hangry Soul
"We went to Kabuki for a special birthday dinner and really enjoyed ourselves. Teppanyaki is best had when you want something more than food from your..."
Perzen Patel
"It was my sister's birthday and we chose to have dinner in Kabuki. It was rather interesting to see the chef's show though it seemed to be a little..."
Shirley Yu
"A very nice place. Came here with my partner and 2 other friends. We were immediately seated and managed to have a look at the table next to us to..."
Raffi
"Also came here with a voucher - it was a nice experience. The food tasted good, the place had a nice atmosphere and I had fun trying to catch flying..."
Rachel
"We went there as a large group for our work Christmas party last night (too busy in December!) and we all had a fantastic time. The service was..."
Kirsten Stuckey
"Came here with a voucher for two for lunch last week and we really enjoyed it. I'm quite surprised by the poor reviews as we found the food enjoyable..."
Lou
"Came here with a voucher for two and in contrast to a majority of the reviews, my experience was a fun and exciting one.The staff were very..."
Jay
"It's a little on the expensive side for me...I know the show is what they're selling but still...the food is great never the less and great for a..."
Tania Lee
"Good food and great service - what more could you ask for!My family and I have visited this teppanyaki restaurant on 4 very special occasions..."
R K Ariff
"great food great service value for money, exceeded..."
Kiwi8
"A lot of fun, great for groups but my husband and I went. Exciting, a lot due to the cooking flare and service staff encouragement. Set menu is..."
Chantelle Bailey
"Having been to Fuji Teppanyaki in Ponsonby, I was a little spoiled on the Japanese teppanyaki experience. The food at Kabuki was good, as Japanese..."
Grace Hall
"Kabuki is one of a the few teppanyaki restaurants in Auckland. Tucked away behind the Stamford hotel Knights restaurant, Kabuki would be what I call..."
Lisa Edgar
"I have been here three times for the Teppanyaki and my experiences have ranged from excellent to amazing. It is pricey (starting at $40 per person),..."
Danny
"The food here was amazing as was the show we got from the chef. The setting is pretty intimate as well, but allows you to enjoy the meal with your..."
Michael Davidson
"Located in Auckland's Stamford Plaza hotel, Kabuki is a well established Teppanyaki restaurant. Your personal chef uses best quality produce combined..."
Michael Corrigan
"Great service and great food. Excellent Teppanyaki experience with throwing and catching food. Skilled chefs and attentive service from the service..."
Kendrick Bong
"Firs time here. Took my fiancé for his BD. The cheff looked after him very well. He felt very special. The 'show'while cooking is fun, interactive..."
Andry G.
"Fiery dinner, delivered with a good amount of showmanship and drama. The food was nice, a salad to start followed by grilled vegetables, then prawns,..."
Peter Kinley
"Amazing experience. We completely love this place. The chefs are awesome. Good is out f the world but the dinning experience is great. Totally worth..."
sheeba lamba
"Love this place! Fantastic service, our chef was awesome (sorry forgot his name) , was really entertaining and the food was delicious!! It was my..."
Victoria Key
"We shared two dinners here with family. Both times the food was outstanding. The chefs do their best to cook individual meals, while entertaining..."
Diana Garbin
"On a Groupon voucher - the food was very tasty and the show was so funny, mum - 77 - had tears rolling down her face. For the teenagers in the family..."
Paul Garcia
"Great food, service and awesome..."
Estelle Thomas (Boeremeisie)
"Very nice food, scallop and eye fillet are sooooo fresh!! Please do try the plum wine, perfect match with the food. Chef is very entertaining, do not..."
For a Whale
"I took my family to Kabuki to celebrate a birthday. This is not a standard sit-down Japanese dining experience. It is highly entertaining; our chef,..."
Valerie Lim
"Awesome food and amazing experience! Loved every minute of it. They were lovely and catered to vegans. The chef's were hilarious and very talented...."
Hayley Courtenay
"Had my first Teppanyaki experience here and was not disappointed whatsoever. Had Agus as the chef/entertainment and was left in stitches throughout..."
Guy Pryor
"We had such a fantastic time at Kabuki. Our chef Jeffrey was amazing and made the best suggestions for our meal. It is entertaining, interesting and..."
Renee H
"I enjoyed the tsubaki meal plan especially the steak. The atmosphere was really lovely and the chef had a good sense of humour. Though the chairs..."
Danielle McClellan
"Went there tonight for the first time... AMAZING!!! Staff are so friendly, atmosphere is great and our chef was SUPERB!! Lots of fun and laughter......."
Sharleen Rapoto
"KABUKI is very special restaurant for me--- and unforgettable--!!! Last night my family enjoyed our 30th wedding anniversary's dinner with fantastic..."
Mi Jin Jung
Thai Chef's Restaurant Parnell
81/100 (839 ratings)
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"Greeted and seated, right away by friendly and warm staff. Ask when ready to order at our pace. The appetizers were good, and mains were delicious,..."
Butch Jaca Rafols
"Delicious food with kind and speedy service ☺️ They also have a loyalty card that gets you a free drink, entree, or main dish (depending on a..."
Allison
"Enjoyed a meal here with my family. We enjoyed everything we tried on the menu and would definitely go..."
Sean Van Staden
"Food was tasty! Loved the Green Curry. The Malibu Sunset was one of the most delicious cocktails I've had in ages. I really like the decor here too..."
Ashleigh
"Went at lunch time, it was fairly quite. I really liked the ambiance, decor was nice, staff was friendly but the main attraction is their food. It..."
Arshdeep Kaur
"I think the overall rating reflects what this restaurant used to be and not what it is today. I had the drunken noodle and the crispy pork and both..."
Ryan Hicks
"The food here is amazing and my favourite dish was the crispy wonton, very flavorful! Love the cosy and warm ambience. The servers were friendly...."
Nontiya Intarasakul
"First time having dinner here and very much enjoyed our tasty food, atmosphere was quite authentic and relaxing, reasonable prices, overall a nice..."
Pauline Davison
"As usual very very good. Service could not be faulted, staff very friendly and efficient. Interesting menu with the food being of an extremely high..."
Phil Lawson
"Their food is ok, decent protion size and tasted quite nice. Quite like their fried rice and their green curry very flavorful and the veges in it are..."
Elijah
"I had a pleasant time at The Jungle. The food (especially appetizers) was good and was served at a reasonable pace. It is a lovely place to bring a..."
Jason Moi
"Nice Thai restaurant. I like the barbecue 😋 Good for small group..."
Gabriel Kung
"We booked this place for a group of 17. They served us graciously, especially when we booked the table at 9:30 pm and had add more dishes to our..."
Ruhi Surani
"This was such a beautiful surprise! My partner and I dined here on a wednesday night and we had such a great time. The food was superb (highly..."
T roy
"I went with my friend's party night out. I love the atmosphere but I think it is very I didn't say it was not good but I can't hear myself lol If..."
Sita Karawakul
Empress Garden
81/100 (939 ratings)
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Christine
"Best Chinese restaurant in New..."
Zein
"Friendly staff. Duck is always a must have there. The 3 course Peking duck with half lettuce and half sesame pocket for the second course and the..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"When we’re craving for peking duck, this is our go-to-place. They serve, by far the best duck in Auckland. A little bit expensive but definitely..."
JeannePTang
"This is the most perfect Peking duck I've ever had so far crispy skin, moist meat and getting it over three courses I'd highly recommend! Four of us..."
Kurt Williams
"Hidden gem in the central of Auckland, definitely i found the best peking duck ever.. very yummy and high up my standard of food.. cant afford to eat..."
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"We've been dining here since 1984. Yes 1984. Last night could not be faulted. Eight of us had an amazing dining experience. We had Peking duck done..."
Sonny Gough
"The Peking duck is Super delicious! It is a must to order when dine there. My family loves the duck so much that we have to go dine there before we..."
Justina Lee
"We literally come here 1 every month or so for our family dinner. Sooo obviously the food is amazing!!! We normally order 2 courses of duck where the..."
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"If you haven’t had the Peking Duck from here, can you say that you’ve really dined at Empress Garden? The price for the duck might be..."
G1k
"Came to try the peking duck as heard good things about it. Its pretty good but not exceptional like others may have said. Still enjoyed the food...."
Alice Ma
"Came here for our Grandma 70th birthday. Ordered feast of peking duck two ways, steam tofu, noodles, whole fish, crunchy chicken, salt pepper prawns,..."
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"Still the best roast duck in Auckland during these years. Always remember to order one before u go. And please order the duck bone soup as the second..."
LuNa The TuNa
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Joyce Xu
"The restaurant is in a residential area. We went there about 6ish on a weekday and there were almost full house! The service was good, food was very..."
Tanz
"Their signature dish - Peking duck was one of the best we had in Auckland. Crunchy and crispy skin, the meat was so tender and flavourful and the..."
888bing888
"Definitely lived up to the hype of “Best Peking Duck in Auckland”, as far as I tried. We were able to get Peking duck with a reservation made..."
Saphic Chan
"If you r after quality Chinese food and exceptional service go there. Relax atmosphere, clean kitchen end bathroom. 13 years of exellent food and..."
Katerina
"One of the best Beijing duck I’ve had so far. This place is always crowded so we were lucky on that day when having a table without booking in..."
Quinn Mai
"BEST PEKING DUCK IN AUCKLAND!There really is no better. Thick fatty cuts of duck. It doesn’t get better than this. A must if..."
Tony Ma
"We stumbled across a Chinese restaurant in Herne Bay tonight which turned out to be an eatery that specialises in Beijing cuisine. Empress Garden..."
Annie Ren
"We've been dining here since late 80's. It's a bit pricey compared with others but if you want the best you pay for it. Always packed and always..."
Sonny Gough
"Its always packed in here located at the edge of Herne Bay. Waitresses are very helpful. We started with Peking Ducks which came beautifully roasted..."
Mei
"Great place and super friendly staff who go out of their way with service.  Very authentic food with distinctive flavours if you love your chinese..."
S B
"Been here countless times. Always great food but like most Asian places when they are busy you have to really wave and shout to get thier attention,..."
Jared Ransom
"Came here after hearing of their award winning duck. Three course was absolutely delicious, although no one cared enough to finish the third course..."
Thom
"Looking for the best Peking duck in town so I brought some friends here to try it out. Ambience and service are standard. We had the 3 courses, the..."
Jeffie
"Because we love Peking duck so much, our friends took us here to have a try. It's like a Cantonese style for fried dishes, I do not really..."
IMwatermelon
"Love duck 🦆? I do.You have to try "Peking duck" at here. It is a Chinese dish just in case you don't know which is shaved roast duck with..."
Chico
"We were looking for a Chinese resto near MOTAT and found this.First, the place looks like a residential unit turned into a restaurant. It..."
Benz Chan
"Best Chinese in Auckland. This place is an institution! The food is always amazing and the service is great. We often dine in and get takeaways, it's..."
Ziggyscratch
"Peeking duck is the tastiest, done perfect and the meals taste homestyle and not much oil Peeking duck three course great value! Carpet a..."
Nina
"First time coming back to this establishment since I don't know when (ages ago). Still the same layout, same decor as before. Haven't changed a bit...."
Patrick Tong
"I went here years ago ordered a banquet for four people we had three courses each the Peking duck was definitely the highlight, will be going back..."
Heidi M
"Really great place for peking duck but you do need to order in advance. Crispy skin and lots of duck breast for your pancakes and plenty of filling..."
Alexandra
"I was driving around for work yesterday and by chance saw this place. We dropped by today. We didnt try the duck menu but rather went for..."
Eric Mendez
"Consistent, predictable, solid delivery. Have been a regular since the late 90s. Still ordering the same items- sesame prawns, cold chicken and green..."
TonyF3
"Felt like eating Chinese for dinner so had to try this place. We were welcomed warmly, and shown to our table. We were offered some Chinese tea which..."
Shaazia Sayyed
"If you wanna try the best duck in Auckland this is the place! Wonderful atmosphere and interior, friendly and attentive staff, great tasty..."
Anastasia Lobareva
"Good food and service. Perhaps could use a bit if renovation and seems slightly overpriced. Not sure if I'd go again, but if am in the area, may be...."
Andrey Ku
"Great dining experience at Empress garden restaurant. Delicious crispy Peking duck! Booking essential for Peking duck, will definitely come..."
Tina Huang
"Just another peking duck place Good - very fast and prompt customer service. My water glass was filled up very quickly whenever it was..."
Jay
"Came here for dinner last night on Chinese New's Year meal based on the reviews seen here and elsewhere. A very quaint location in Herne Bay in a..."
Ivan Koay
"The best place in Auckland for Peking Duck, in my opinion. It's better to go with a bigger group to take advantage of the 3 courses offered, although..."
Harriet Reader
"I've been here twice and every time I left with a happy stomach ☺️ I think this place is the definition of Chinese finest cuisine, comfort food..."
Linh 💛
"I was taken here for a surprise on my birthday! The dishes were all ordered by my two friends but we had two courses of Peking duck, the normal wraps..."
Sheena
"One of the best Peking duck you can find in New Zealand. Nice and cosy place, the service was great. The other dishes on the menu are pretty basic...."
Ronald Tan
"We went tonight and luckily found parking straight away, EGR was packed so we decided to order take out instead, the staff were whizzing around like..."
Vitale Eti
"Very tasty Chinese food with a huge menu to choose from.  I was part of a group of 9 and there was no problem with delays in getting our food. ..."
Kerry Kirwan
"I have been here countless times over the years and can happily say that this is my one of my all time favourite restaurants. The staff are..."
Lauren
"Best duck soup ever tasted in Auckland!!! The milky color and fresh taste can tell you they really do some work about it. The sauce with duck is plum..."
Mu
"A long standing icon in Herne Bay, this Chinese restaurant (only one in the Herne?) looks like it has been there for decades, with its olde world..."
Frank
"By far my favourite place in Auckland for peking duck! Empress Garden offer different peking duck courses and bring out the duck to show you. The..."
Rojas
"Fabulous place amazing Peking..."
Denys McEneaney
"Empress Garden is excellent and a great place for a big group.The Peking duck is the most great food there, then you must try and feel the real..."
SH Kim
"Whenever there's a special celebration to be had, our family head over to Empress Garden for their AHHH-MAZING peking duck.  These guys know how to..."
Manic Diner
"Nice setting and food. Excellent service. Had 2 course Peking duck menu, provided with the duck skin and pancake, with the duck meat cooked with..."
Kevin Kantono
"We went here for a family dinner on a Saturday night and the place was very busy so be sure to book and order your Peking duck in advance. The Peking..."
Keith
"The service is sketchy, the rest of the dishes on the menu are decent without hitting a high note. But go for the duck, it is glorious. Empress..."
Gus
"Actually a little better than very good. I've ever tried Peking Duck in Beijing, Shang Hai and Hong Kong. Comparing with them Empress Garden serves..."
Whitecat X
"Had a wonderful evening - shared a number of dishes. Tasty and fresh. Restaurant was busy but did not mind waiting a bit.Enjoyed the..."
Jerry Hart
"Visited this fantastic restaurant for the second time this evening. The Peking Duck is delicious and great value! The service is excellent as well...."
Michelle Lee-Brown
"This is my family restaurant where we have celebrated many, many G8 occasions be it with family or overseas whanua. Where everybody has raved bout..."
Orca1
"Had many recommendations to go to this restaurant to try their Peking Duck. My partner and I went there for lunch yesterday and found the Peking Duck..."
Wayne Bevins
"The Pecking Duck is A DEF MUST TRY..."
MistressOfSpices
"Empress Garden is excellent when you're in big groups--even really big groups (imagine two circle rotating tables combined into one). The staff is..."
YellowBlankets
"The restaurant is located on the corner of Jervois and Herne Bay Roads. They do have a small parking lot behind the building but we ended up parking..."
Benedict Uy
"You can have the Peking Duck, 1, 2 or 3 courses. The sesame pockets for the 2nd course is worth a try. This restaurant is famous for the duck, but I..."
William Lin
"My first time dining here and I was quite pleased with the standard of service and food. Menu is quite extensive and although some of the dishes we..."
Rachel Spencer
"Must try to get there during lunch time!! Best food and service when people were not busy. Whole peking duck will be cooked slowly to get better..."
李小木
"5 star for the Peking duck! Without the duck I would have rated 4/5. Good for large groups as well - we managed to get a table for 13 people (was a..."
Michele Wong
"You don't come for the atmosphere that's for sure. You come for the food. And it's quite delicious. Must order the Peking duck Hotplate..."
Darren Ren
"One of the best roast duck I have, the two courses duck coat $75. The overall environment is old but keep in good condition. The staff are helpful..."
紐西蘭吃喝玩樂 Vincent in New Zealand
"We ordered a whole 1 course Peking duck and combination vegetables. The duck was delicious with crispy skin and the vegetables were yummy..."
C L
"Had a Peking Duck banquet. The duck was juicy and crispy. The food was a little bit salty. Love the environment and..."
A K
"A ground breaking experience that will be felt across oceans, he does not come to fill his stomach? Thus he must be here for thy soul to feast, when..."
Sir Howard RFK Hobertson
"I had 2 course meal and few other menus for side and the duck was really good, nice crust with juicy meat. The signature duck was good but the rest..."
Gimin Y
"Amazing food. Peking duck was so good - pre ordering necessary! Had the two course Peking duck and then three mains afterwards - good amount for six..."
Olivia T.
"Nice dinner spot and sour all time favourite. Best duck you can get in Auckland and the sauce is one of the best. Highly recommend if you are a duck..."
Ronald Tan
"We came here to celebrate dad's birthday yesterday. The best Peking Duck in Auckland! It's not too oily and very crispy. My husband never tried a..."
Melissa Kartahardja
"Another great night of delicious food, was a big group tonight which was an added bonus. Got to try a lot more dishes. Prawn and coriander dumplings..."
Dhiman Bhana
"I've been here for nearly 15 years. Never had a bad experience. I noticed getting a bit tatty but always satisfied with the..."
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Jade Dragon
81/100 (2056 ratings)
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"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."
Benjamin Huey
"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."
Melinda Mata
"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."
Soo Woo
"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."
TK
"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."
Joann Mills
"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."
Henry Depew
"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."
Irene
"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."
dorinachen
"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."
Rainbow Fasher
"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."
Christina L.
Canton Cafe
80/100 (1793 ratings)
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"During a time of uncertainty it's nice knowing that your local BYO still delivers. With a restriction of 10 people, we venture out on a Friday night..."
Amindha Fernando
"Look, you dont come here for the amazing service or high quality decor. But you always have a good time. Dishes served in large shared portions with..."
Sharon
"It was my brother’s birthday and we came to Canton Cafe to celebrate. I feel as though we forgot about this restaurant because there are new..."
Sharon Louie
"By far the most delicious Chinese food in Auckland! Love it. The quantity is great and it’s a great place to come with a large group of friends as..."
Nidhi Wadhwani
"The staff should be commended alone for having to deal with BYO groups every week! Always loud busy and chaotic at canton. We had a group..."
Riddhi
"Canton. wow. I write this to you as a thank you. thank you. Persuaded by my friends to go here. I was heading in with an open mind. Now a quick side..."
Tess Rankin
"This place is an absolute banger. I went here with my friends and we had such an amazing time. It was really busy which is always a good sign so we..."
Rebekah Cook
"Canton Cafe is a great place for large groups of friends to order and share via the lazy susan tables upstairs. While it is a little pricey and can..."
Ethan
"came here a while back, beef was so good and soft, the peking duck was a bit dry but still ok, a little bit pricey for the portion size...."
MCP
"Crazy busy and service can sometimes be crappy. But stick to your guns. Order more tea. And enjoy yourself! Foods pretty good. Flavoursome...."
Glyn Flutey
"Such good food. We love the green beans, sweet and sour pork, fried noodles, chilli eggplant and sizzling beef (basically everything on the menu)...."
Hungusmcfatty
"Yum! Family favourite. Have been coming here since it first opened 15+ years ago. Everything is delicious at this place, you can’t go wrong!..."
Clem
"We went here a little while ago with some work mates. We ordered lots of different dishes to try. The whole fried snapper was amazing. The black..."
Sassy Gal
"Oldie but goodie. Family and friends favorite. This place never rests, always packed, tight, busy and the interior hasn’t changed for like forever...."
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"Delightful food! A very well located restaurant and has a great vibe. The spicy black prawns are a must every time we visit. Prompt and friendly..."
Prashant Gavri
"Friendly staff, amazing delicious food even though is a bit pricey. Love coming here and have been for many years, flavours have not changed at all...."
Aika
"Dined here on a girls night out and was not let down. Our most favourite is the black pepper chicken, lovely flavour and perfectly saucy. However,..."
Zahabia
"I have heard a lot about this place so i finally decided to visit this place. We order Deep fried spring roll which was amzing, perfectly cooked. I..."
FOODLAB.IN
"Did a takeaway last night from here. The Diachin Chicken, Hapuka in chilli sauce and Chinese greens were excellent. Keep visiting and doing takeaways..."
Hemant Wagh
"The service was okay. It is a BYO venue so if you want to take your own alcohol you can and they don’t have any limits as to how much you are..."
Tasmanian
"Great for large groups who want to do a byo dinner, gets really loud in here, they do give you a time limit of about 2 hours before they bring out..."
Sigourney Berry
"Love the food, full of flavours. In my top 5 places that I like to go, would recommend as a great place to eat with a group in order to chose a..."
Amy Marie
"Fantastic food, easily the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Not only is it on the forefront of litty BYO’s in Auckland, I dare say,even the universe,..."
Christopher Key
"Always like this place, service is always fast! Food is always yummy! But sometimes the wait .... but worth it! Spicy stir fry Gang gong veggies,..."
Charlette Taylor
"The food and flavour is good here. No MSG which is nice. All the ingredients seem to be fresh, etc. The only downside is their prices are quite high,..."
Robert Ramos
"Delicious food! Pecking duck first course and second course are really yummy and good portion. Chilli squid is definitely a winner for me...."
Leilani Fuemana
"Canton Cafe is an amazing place to have Chinese food. I have been here 4-5 times and yet to be dissapointed.Have had Special Black Chilli..."
Vatsal.M
"If you want great authentic and tasty Chinese food, Canton Cafe is the place! Any of the King Prawn dishes are to die for and the Hupuka dishes are..."
Cindy
"Love this place and in fact i have just driven from te atatu to get some take away. Decent Chinese places are hard to come by these days. Must have..."
Rory Duncan Buchanan
"The food is so damn good! Black chilli squid is my favourite. Good place to take close friends or family. Can take your own booze, so that's a..."
Harley Broughton
"Excellent service always an awesum place to grab some quick lumch. Friendly staff and superb service. Never been disaapointed. We ordered the special..."
Mulik.aditya99
"What sold me into coming in here was the fact that they do not use MSG in their cooking. Arrived here on a Saturday evening (6.30-7pm) and..."
Jen Lin
"I have never thought to sit down and write a review for Canton Cafe. I have eaten here over 200 times at least over the last 20 years. Frankly it's..."
Campbell Spencer
"The food here is amazing! Everything's great I've had so far. Also offer BYO and corkage is only $2 which is good because food is not cheap here...."
Shoulyn Singh
"Canton is a great restaurant for groups of friends and It is often my ‘go to’ to start off a night out! Food is really tasty and great plates for..."
Jess Wilson
"If you're ok with a dirty restaurant and average customer service then this place is for you. The food itself is really tasty and fresh however it's..."
Aimee.
"I love this place, they serve Cantonese Chinese cuisine n is very popular with the westerners. They did well to suit western palate, you may not find..."
Naziminator
"This place is a go to for my siblings and I. We absolutely adore this place. The staff is hilarious and the food impeccable. We always get..."
Tinos.adventure
"Yum! What a great range. Came out nice and quickly and everyone lived it. Good size too. 8 big firemen filled up by 8 dishes. Might be a bit on..."
Cookingkenny
"Black chillie king prawns and lemon chicken are my favourites. Always serve the prawns as appetisers for parties as they go well with drinks. Very..."
Gina Partridge
"Food was decent, I've had better. Other than that there's nothing to complain about, it has the casual simplicity of kingsland in the restaurant and..."
Simone Mulitalo
"Great service, great food. Both mains and dessert was amazing. Definitely going here again . It's a must to try out this amazing place. Such an..."
Sheenal
"Canton is an Auckland institution. It seems to have been around forever. The food is always freshly cooked and portion sizes are HUGE. The prices do..."
Annie Jenning
"Personally, I like this place for a "before you go out drinking" kind of place. The food is cheap for what you get, bug portions that I totally..."
ILoveToEat
"Wow! This restaurant serves amazingly tasty food. It satisfies my soul every time I dine here. Well, it's not a fine dining restaurant hence, don't..."
Love B
"I always come with a big group!I love their king prawns with garlic sauce which is to die for !This place is always crowded so making..."
Y YOU
"Bring a box of alcohol with ya when you come. Nah seriously though - bring a box. I came here for a birthday and it was b.y.o. The guys literally..."
T.B.F
"The food is lovely and delicious, Great service overall. Quick and efficient. Will definitely visit again. Also tried the duck which is average. The..."
Food Reviewer
"5 stars... Amazing staff and excellent food. worth the money great family spot. yummiest asian food would highly recommend..."
Rose
"Been here before on a company meal. Place is always packed. Good Chinese food can't complain. It's just place isNot that big enough...."
Iris Joy Ebasco Edic
"Don't judge this place on looks. It's abit old but the food is delicious, the plates are large, the food is fast! Go as a group and order a majority..."
Annie Wilson
"Loved the special black chilli king prawns and peking duck. The fried rice was good as well & portions are huge here. It's difficult to get a table,..."
Neha Shetty Suri
"Great place to eat with friends or family. Try the chilli pepper salt squid you won't be disappointed! Staff are pretty friendly. Only downside was..."
Seeeaaann
"The Food here is really good and the service is fast. It's always packed and is byo which is good I guess. The only thing I thought was its kinda..."
Munterboy
"Good food. Good taste. Good service. We went here on a late sunday night. We were glad because they served the food quickly, just like what..."
Duchess_Arg
"Absolutely love this place. Spicy king prawns and special black chilly chicken are my favorite and regular picks. The place is quite noisy but worth..."
Namratag
"I can not think of anywhere better than Canton. The Black Chilli Chicken is gods gift, the beans with pork are also superb. Great for takeaway and..."
Ryan Gibb
"If you ain't eating Black Chilli Chicken you ain't living. S/O to Black Chilli Chicken...."
Reuben Morris
"Been here last week. The place is okay. We went there for a team outing. We ordered quite a lot. Chicken Lamb Duck Beef and Prawns. Chicken sweet and..."
Kunal Khatwal
"Popped in here after work to grab dinner. Had been looking for an excuse to go back since my first time here back in 2014. I ordered the spicy dijin..."
Payal
"From what I have heard, this place has been around for a very long time and the only thing that has changed over time are the prices. But the quality..."
Nakul Patel
"Very nice - big portions, big tables and B Y O - great for 21st birthday (gals with the latest wildpair and guys with clubbing shirts). An..."
James
"The chilli king prawns were simply aaaamaaazing. Seriously couldn't get enough of it. I had gone there for a team dinner thing, so we ordered pretty..."
Nidhi
"Went there yesterday for lunch after multiple recommendations from friends and work mates. Ideally it's best to go there in a group and share the..."
Disha
"Dont look too much into the decor of this place....the food is amazing...we ordered 4 dufferent dishes and everything was yum yum..."
Cdeep
"Canton Cafe is an incredibly authentic Chinese restaurant. More than just food, the bustling and at times hectic atmosphere really lends to it's..."
Stefan Sanford
"The food here is awesome but the service is close to non-existent. If you want great tasting Chinese food in Auckland and don't mind bad service than..."
Topi
"Started off with a very large prawn dish. I liked the texture of the flesh and flavours. I would have enjoyed them more with some lemon to cut..."
Jonathan Booth
"Serving size is excellent - if you have a huge appetite like hubby's and mine, 1 dish between the two is more than sufficient. Being a seafood lover,..."
Bhavya
"Great place to come for large group. Prices seem expensive but the portions are BIG and perfect for sharing. They do BYO (beer and wine) so, it's..."
Mezza
"Been here quite a lot of time but you should know what you want to eat here .My all time fav is Black chilly prawns I just go here for this dish and..."
Chirag Tailor
"This place has plenty of seating up and downstairs which is perfect for groups. It feels a little bit like a house with far too many dining tables,..."
HJ
"Saw Lorde here once. Been going here since 05. Best Chinese in the moderate price range in Auckland. If you are new to Canton and..."
Pakalu Papito
"Over the years we have visited Canton so many times, few things stand out consistently, viz. the crowd, the noise, the food, their excellent..."
Lvgdfd
"One of the Best Cantonese Restaurant in the city!!! Those black pepper prawn shelled are AMAZING! Veges always good and right in season, specially..."
Wendy Zhou
"Best Chinese in Auckland! Best for a group because then you can order a couple of dishes to share and try a bit of everything. Can be exxy but not..."
Ryan
"Good Chinese joint, Last Saturday we were there with a group of 14, food and service and the pricing perfectly matched. Also this help when they..."
Nalin Ariyawansa
"This place so recommended for all Chinese food lovers! The prawn was amazing and we ordered black bean beef which is very yummy!!! A bit more..."
Stifanyanwar
"I've been going here for a few years now. The food here doesn't compare to your typical Asian takeaway.The food here is totally different. I've..."
EssJay
"I remember coming here as a kid and it used to be so good, not much has changed. Came with a large group of workmates for our dinner and had a good..."
Sophia O-W
"Not the prettiest place, but never mind that! The food is divine. I ordered the Hot &Spicy King Prawns, no shell. And Black King Prawns - deshelled-..."
Robyn De Vega
"I would like to start by saying that its my most favourite place to go whenever I wish to eat Chinese. Its not really a fancy place. Is generally..."
Sana Siddiqui
"Went here with a large group of friends and we ordered a number of different dishes to share. They serve really big meals for a very reasonable price..."
Ariah-Bella Peters
"Eaten here multiple times, haven't yet found a chinese place that out does these guys (and we've been trying!). You can be guaranteed anything you..."
Victoria
"Cheat day numero uno!!So its was a call for celebration while snuggling indoors on a cold night. Whats better than takeaway from..."
Pankaj Kini
"I remember walking past this restaurant several times in the past and seeing crowds of people waiting outside to be seated and always thought to dine..."
Jasmine
"We went last night didn't book but were lucky to get a table for 2. Atmosphere buzzing, service prompt and friendly the food was outstanding. We..."
Gaylene Harker
"OMG!!! The best #squid i've ever tried!!! Really good and tasty and also the roast pork!!! Damn good!!! Highly recommended we're coming again soon..."
Gon Guerra
"A good place for a group of people. To get the best value out of this place, come a in a group to share a variety of dishes. The price per dish..."
Tania
"This place deserves all the awards it has on its walls. Authentic chinese but a bit higher priced. We went in a big group and had a feast. Luck to..."
I'm Hungry
"If you like Chinese food, live anywhere near by and haven't been here... You're lying about one of the above.Blackened Chilli Prawn. It's..."
Food Food Foodie Food
"My family and I usually come here for dinner on special occasions or during the weekend. We have dined in this restaurants over 5 times. Every time I..."
Ameri Lim
"Very loud, confined space, I could hardly hear my neighbours LOL, great foods and super cheap !!!!Unlike other chinese restaurants that are very..."
Tritip Kittitanarux
"Food is great... Still the same quality after all these years... Service not as good as it once was but you go here for the food... Takeaways can be..."
Donna&Shane
"First time I had Peking Duck Pancakes and they were so Yum! Also had a dish which mainly consisted in beans which was also very tasty. Would..."
Juanine
"If you dine here expecting nothing from the slightly rude, non English speaking staff, you'll be happily surprised at how good the food is...."
SS
"Is pretty pricey but the food sizing is more than one meals worth so it is great, very yummy, customer service wasn't as bad as I thought it would be..."
Brunette1
"Great Price, great serving sizes and nice staff! Food is wonderful, will def be returning. Interior isnt the best buuuuttt you can easily..."
Shannon Thurgood
"Whenever I've passed Canton Cafe it's always been full of people - so my family and I decided to try it out, and we are so glad we did. The food is..."
Lauren
"the prawns were the best I've ever had, heard about this from a mate and now we can't stop talking about when will be the next time we will go..."
Chanel Stevens
"Walked past this place for 9 years, lots of Chinese in it, a good sign for a Chinese restaurant. Finally went in with mate, ordered beef in black..."
Nick Keesing
"The Salt and Pepper squid is delicious! Canton is the type of casual eating establishment for people who are looking for large portions of food at..."
Rebben
"Try the burnt chilli prawns! Delicious! Super place, quick service, staff don't always smile but the food makes up for it. Vey busy place, need to..."
Scha
"As a Chinese person living in Auckland, this is one of my favourite places to go for Chinese food. Service is brisk, bordering on rude but the food..."
Garrick Chong
"We always love coming here.the food is fantastic and a great price/selection. The only real problem is the Kingsland parking, but hey you can't be to..."
Miss Poppy
"My friend recommended this place to me and it is really really good. I went their with a group of work of work friends on a Friday night and we..."
Ania
"Good food and atmosphere/environment. Not the best place if looking for a quiet restaurant but is well suited for eating out with friends. Food came..."
Eugene Z
"Delicious Chinese food , good cozy environment and tasty food i think only good for a party of 4 at least . its BYO so helps a little . also was..."
Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)
"I was here on a Friday night. Dinnet for four. The atmosphere was a tad rowdy but that's to be expected for a Friday night. We orderes the Pekin..."
Azah Forlife
"Canton Café is an Auckland institution for quick, delicious and satisfying Chinese cuisine. A great place for group catch-ups, as the dishes are..."
EatsByZee
"I come here 3 - 4 times a year and each time I enjoy the food.Yes it's loudYes the customer service is somewhat lackingYes it's..."
Fleur Peps
"I've been meaning to go here for ages - so why not for my birthday treat? Wow - packed on a Tuesday at 8pm? We had to wait for a bit for our..."
Vikz
"A destination restaurant! It's fast, loud, busy and fun! Works out reasonable with a group, especially with byo. The staff are busy and efficient,..."
Lou
"Great place if you are after authentic Cantonese food ( it's like being transported to Hong Kong as you step into the restaurant!), good serve size..."
Blossoms Lapitan Cruz
"I always enjoy coming back to this restaurant. Hot and Spicy Squid... one of the best in NZ! I suggest you book a table upstairs if you're..."
Mike Cruz
"This is an amazing restaurant. The food, the service, the price and the atmosphere is all brilliant. Over the past year, I have been to this..."
Don Graham
"Just reading other comments about the service and want to say I find the people who work there to be the salt of the earth. I've been frequenting the..."
Jack
"The best Chinese restaurant in all of Auckland. You have to try their bean dishes and the sweet and sour pork dish. It is superb. We get takeaways..."
Jarrod Hageman
"We love this place! Have been here many times, great for a large group. Love the round tables with the lazy Suzy set up. Very handy for a big group..."
Debs
"Nothing bad can be said. Simply amazing. Food is served up hot, sizzling and oh soooo yummilicious. A funny incident... We ordered venison..."
G R
"must have the Peking Duck, we found it to be very good value ($55) and there is actually meat, not just skin and fat :) also recommend the hapuka..."
Megan
"Best Chinese food ever! Ok, you probably don't want to come here for a quiet romantic evening, or if you're dining with the Queen; but if you want..."
Bowiesgirl
"True to the old chinese proverb about all the effort going into the food. Amazing tasty fresh food, rapid service, tons of atmosphere, staff rushing..."
Dayal P
"Recommended to come here by some local friends. This place serves very tasty food at cheap prices. Apparently it has changed a lot since all the..."
Jacob Thompson
"Besides coming out smelling like your dinner the food is full of flavour and the service is fast and efficient. The dishes are generous in portions..."
David
"The cramped tables and hustle and bustle only add to the fun of Canton. Great large fresh portions of Chinese food, BYO - well priced. There's a..."
Lou
"Mmmm....this place has deliciously tasty treats, I have eaten here on more than one occasion and enjoyed the food thoroughly every time!! The Black..."
Alix Whittaker
"Canton Cafe is all about intensely flavoured Chinese cuisine. The focus is definitely NOT restraint. Meals always arrive speedily,consistently loaded..."
Brandon Lelaulu
"Basic diningroom but great food. The kids loved it too. The crispy duck, salt & pepper squid and sweet & sour pork were all scoffed down! The..."
Sandy
"Canton Cafe is terrific, yes it's bustling but that just reflects how popular and good their food is. I agree that it's not the place for an intimate..."
Lauren Simpson
"Always a favorite for small groups and visitors. We always look forward to someone arranging dinner there. The Black Chilli Prawns and Hot and Spicy..."
Andrew
"This has to be my fav restaurant! the food is beautiful always hot and quick service to. It lacks in the decoration department BUT its all about the..."
Amanda
"great food, the place is not flash but the best Chinese food ever. Highly recommended, we always book a week in..."
Raquel
"We were seven and all enjoyed the food very much. Quality and Quantity both are good. Sumptous food and great service...We find it very..."
Milan Mohan
"We came here with a group of 20 for Bfs birthday. We booked in advance but arrived about ten minutes late as parking was almost impossible. The..."
Yello
"Best no:-1 chinese food in..."
Jody
"Great Food! One of the best chinese I've had in a while in a typical chinese type enviroment which adds to the spirit of such fine chinese food. Book..."
Sharad
"THE BEST CHINESE I HAVE EVER TASTED! The restaurant is a bit grubby, but the food is amazing! Prices range from about $20 per dish - but worth it,..."
Jo Fortune
"food was great.. better to go in groups so u can order different dishes. reasonable price. Hot & spicy squid a must..."
Veena
"It's not flash, but the food is so tasty! They are always busy with people dining in and takeaway orders as well. Reasonably priced, although I..."
Andrea
"Been here numerous times and this is the same recommendation each time. The food is very good. Priced very well and the BYO anything is a great..."
Shamal Kumar
"My family and I went to Canton Cafe for a catch up dinner last night. A firm family favourite in the past, it’s been a while since we last dined..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"If you want great tasting food, this is the place! I have been to Canton Cafe five to six times this year, and the food never disappoints!..."
Zetin Moza
"Delicious, great for a large group of big boys that eat their fill! Plenty of rice for each dish, and when feeding a big group, great price -- but..."
Gabby
"Look, I really want to tell you not to go here so I don't have any issues booking it all for myself. But that's unfair. Canton is incredible. Their..."
Jen Natoli
"I came by for a farewell party andthey had booked two tables. The place was packed as always. We grabbed a few things to share and the items werw all..."
Benedict Uy
"I recently have lunch there, and it was fantastic. The dishes were incredibly flavorful, the staff was friendly, and the service was fast. They also..."
MM
"Delicious food and very attentive staff. No complaints. We had a big group and they had no problem fitting us upstairs and serving us with no long..."
Gerard Sullivan
"I have been coming to this place for over 20yrs now! Restaurant was introduced to me by my in-laws. Never have liked Chinese food but this place..."
Ruby M
"Food:(3.5/5) We had the crab, peiking duck and the pork with tofu. The crab was very delicious but the portion of peiking duck was so small and the..."
Lilian Monaghan
"My relatives have raved about this tasty establishment for years, so I was rapt to finally dine here. My cousin and I booked for 6:30 pm whilst en..."
Kathleen Koronui
"Awesome food, awesome service, and reasonable prices. I’ve been a Canton Cafe customer for many years - both dine in and take away. I’ve never..."
B B
"The pulse of Cantonese food in Auckland starts here. You can’t beat Canton Cafe. I have been eating here since 1998 and I will never stop eating..."
Andrew Curtis
"I ordered our lunch yesterday. Went to pick up food, we calculated $185 (from website menu), different total at pick up... $197!!! My daughter was..."
Jean Annandale
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"Came here for restaurant month $65pp set menu. You get entree of salad, miso, sashimi and beef tataki. For mains the usual grill veges, options to..."
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"Headed back to the Daikoku Quay branch two wks ago. I have been to the one in botany downs town centre which is a bit of a let down as it looks old..."
Elaine Yeoh
"I had the lunch with my wife at this place and that was my first experience teppanyaki grill in Auckland. I picked the lunch menu which 19.90 which..."
Hungry Zombie
"Got two bowls of ramen and two sides for around $30, some of the best gyoza ive ever had, super affordable and delicious, definitely take advantage..."
Elijah Love
"Me and my girlfriend have come here a few times and I always have good things to say for them! The staff are so friendly and food is usually fast and..."
Luke Rooney
"I have been to this teppan restaurant a couple of times. I ordered an ocean combination. The food is nice. The service is warm. The only problem is..."
Jack Food
"Pretty awesome. Always a pleasant experience. Never gets old. Food and entertainment is great. We are actually coming again tomorrow for Mothers day...."
Neroni Mack
"Our favorite of all their restaurants in auckland as it has the most stylish inside and atmosphere. Always go for the steak option so cannot say much..."
Evilmaikel
"We went in for lunch and loved it. Always a great atmosphere, and the staff are amazing. All of us had issues with food and the staff were very..."
Maria Foy
"We used to came here for dinner a lot of times. Everything was perfect. Crayfish, beef, fish was all taste good. But salmon sashimi not really fresh..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Their lunch special is cheap! Two of us went in and ordered the Sumo Lunch to share and chose the fish and steak options. We got a bowl of rice each..."
G1k
"Last minute dinner decision with our group to find a place we could walk in off the street in Auckland CBD and because we all love Japanese cuisine..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Fantastic service, amazing show of food, food came so quickly, great drinks menu and something for everyone. Everything about it was fantastic, great..."
Indie
"Yum food and friendly service. I had a good night here. This is my second time been there in 5years. Good to seen a restaurant can keep so popular in..."
Coco_Clairy
"Stepping into Daikoku transports me back to Tokyo where the smell of sizzling food and the crashing sounds of teppanyaki fill the restaurant. The..."
Chester
"Tried the tonkontsu ramen. Strong and delicious pork broth with tender & well-seasoned chashu meat. I always add extra chashu in the ramen and also..."
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"We had my partners birthday here in May 2017, and the food was so delicious everything was so fresh I particularly love seafood, the entertainment..."
Corrie Chapple
"Came in on mother's birthday 2016. They put on a little show while cooking for us. The meat was sizzling and was cooked right in front of us. The..."
Rosanne Choy
"Had mid-year party lunch here. I ordered ocean lunch yumyum source was really yum :)love seafood the best. I love to bring mu family n friend here:) ..."
Alice In New Zealand
"I am usually not very fond of Japanese cuisine but Daikoku certainly changed my opinion about Japanese food. I really liked the Chicken lunch..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Night out with friends here which was not bad but not amazing. Service is good but they have a special advertised on their website for Quay St, in..."
Jeffie
"Have been there couple of times for company lunch. It's yummy and good lunch set price. They cook in front of you. If you order shrimp they would set..."
Rui
"Daikoku has been around for many years. Have heard various things about the different locations but always found Quay St to be fairly..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"There must have been years since I last visited Daikoku on Quay. I had the gourmet lunch with 4 prawns & steak, plus soup, salad, steamed rice & ice..."
STRADS
"Came here to have their 9 course special deal as part of the August restaurant month promotion, the set comes with a small appetizer, salads, miso..."
Teddyfamily.
"Our favorite teppanyaki restaurant, love the attentive and friendly service and really enjoy their fresh meals. Our favorite dish is the fried rice..."
Amorita Maharaj
"What can I say - visiting this place was an experience. The moment you enter you are transported to a Japan. The staff so cordial so quirky, they..."
Disha
"Daikoku quay street is a little rough around the edges, but then again this maiden eatery has been feeding Auckland business lunches for more than a..."
Fuudie
"I've been to two different Daikokus and this was the better of the two. This is for a review in winter. Came here to celebrate a mate selling his..."
Joseph Taleni
"I have been to Daikoku a few times and have always loved the food. Sometimes you get the odd Chef who is alittle quiet and not really into the..."
Holly Shaw-Fowles
"Ate their lunch specials for $16 which had a salad, bowl of rice, meat/fish, miso soup. Fairly nice food and good service teppanyaki..."
Frank Lin
"I got the vegetarian role sushi and edamame just because the tofu steaks sounded dull. Nothing to rave about but not awful either- I was disappointed..."
Cayson
"This place makes me very happy, the food is delicious and always cooked to perfection, the staff are very friendly and the chefs are always so caring..."
Azakaka NZ
"Wonderful experience. All this time I thought their food and service was on average, but experience of last night has totally changed my opinion! The..."
Sally Carter
"Good choice for a Teppanyaki style dinner in the Auckland CBD. We went here in a large group and were fed as well as entertained for a..."
Danny
"Wow this place is amazing looking back on my experience here makes me want to come back again! I came here for my birthday with my partner and we had..."
Chloe Marie
"Daikoku is a must do experience where the food is cooked in front of you, I had the fish lunch special, you get miso soup, a salad, rice, 3 pieces of..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for lunch and it was as delicious as I remember. I haven't been for quite awhile so Ai enjoyed the treat. The lunch specials were a good price..."
Amanda B
"Came here for dinner with friends on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to find every seat is at a teppanyaki table.We saw what was..."
Emma W
"Went for dinner and was very entertaining. We got to catch egg in our mouths at one point! Great food, friendly staff and very nice atmospheres with..."
Annasollitt29
"Christmas Lunch with the team from work. Great steak cooked perfectly. Chef put on quite a show to add to the experience - would definitely go again..."
Bill T
"Must try: Chasumen!! Hands down the best ramen be the bf have had he always orders the seafood and we leave feeling super full but happy. One of..."
Topaz
"Last time I was here, very friendly service as always! This place is high on my list of places to eat at with friends, due to the cheap lunch menu..."
Tbroadley
"5th time returning to this restaurant. The service and food has remained great and consistent! I had entrée of salmon sashimi, Yum Yum prawns meal..."
Celeste
"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost. The lunch specials are great value for money and I..."
Ed
"These well known Auckland restaurants need little introduction. Their roots were steak house and now it appears a wide range of food including..."
BeeQueUU
"I like coming to daikoku for lunch. Dinner I find a little rowdy and there's too much to choose from so I prefer having the limited lunch menu. I..."
Lisa V
"Daikoku on Quay is the first place I think of whenever I want ramen, and was even introduced to the place by a born & bred Japanese friend of mine...."
Izzy Mendoza
"I've been here several times in the past, and after dining this weekend I would agree that the restaurant is looking quite tired and could do with..."
Gus
"Delicious! 👌🏽 Probably my favourite Japanese restaurant. Nothing like the yum yum sauce. We went here for lunch. I had the gourmet lunch. The..."
Shelley Bedggood
"Came here for team lunch. Was happy about the food. Team enjoyed the experience of Japanese teppanyaki. Not bad at all for the portion size with that..."
Teri
"This is one of my favourite places to go to lunch. In fact I am going there again today. The food is consistent and tasty. They have the BEST Yum Yum..."
Juanine
"I love this place.. easy choice when doing a small celebration or treat.. love the chicken and prawn option and get our yum yum sauce for Christmas..."
Grace Sifa
"I came here for a dear friends birthday. We all settled down and then were introduced to our wonderful chef for the night. I ordered Tappan Scallops..."
Amiria Aperahama
"My favorite place for lunch. Where else can you get green tea, miso soup, salad, options of steak, chicken or fish main including rice and..."
Julz
"Nice place for a lunch. Nothing too fancy just easy setting, good food, good service and flavor of Japan.I go regularly for group..."
Daniel Swain
"Now the price can be a little bit expensive for students to go and have their dinner in this restaurant. However I definitely reckon it worth going..."
Gayeon Lee
"I have dined Teppan Yaki style many times and really enjoy it. We were last at this Daikoku many years ago. We usually dine at the Botany version..."
Janine Baldwin
"Great and attentive service. Good prices for what you get and the chef was very talented and entertaining. We ordered the combination set each with..."
Amanda1986
"I loved this restaurant...It was fun, and energetic, and I left stuffed! They were creative and threw food into our mouths and did some fantastic..."
Kelly267
"Nice meal. great chef, very good sense of humour. good value for..."
Georgie
"Choo choo goes the onion train! Hahaha an entertaining meal, well worth the money paid - delicious scotch fillet and scallop..."
Matt L
"Excellent teppanyaki experience that is accessible and open during lunch. The experience is as good as when I first ate here 10 years ago. All the..."
Vian Young
"Loved this experience - very entertaining and extremely delicious food. This was our first time and would definitely come back. We took their..."
J V
"Our chef was great. Friendly and the theatrics were top notch. The food were all nicely cooked. Price wasn't cheap but to be expected for a..."
Brian Hui
"Ching ching bling the best entertainer over all the daikokus! Best night ever even better food, so many laughs and so many fun experiences tonight...."
Brooke Green
"A wonderful experiencen where the food is cooked in front of you. The chef will perform tricks and keep you entertained with fire and agility..."
Tristan Lee-Johnson
"Dinner at Daikoku presents authentic Japanese Teppanyaki experience. Awesome chef Yuki was awesome and highly..."
Kaho Hsieh
"Food was tasty cooked perfect!Had the Gourmet lunch with steak and prawns! Table was little over crowded. And got orders muddled up. Was a group of..."
Luanne Butler
"The food was really nice. Ching ching bling was very funny and good..."
Pranesh Chand
"A good night had by all. Food was great..our chef was funny and cooked our food..."
Joanne Hosie
"Service is very good. Not a bad point but feeling a little bit disappointed as the view is no different from any other Daikoku. The foods we had are..."
Qishan Huang
"Fun little place. A bit expensive but I guess worth it. I mean side salad is literally viva la 90's - chopped lettuce and grated carrots. Meat was..."
Linda A.
"We came here for our friend's birthday party. And it was amazing!!! Very fun for special party day and love our guy's performance. Definitely will..."
So won K
"Less crowded than once was in the pre-covid world, but this means we got a knives skills show for 2 that was just as good as any. Had a personable..."
Geoff Wilson
"You know it’s always going to he a great night out here. All the food is top shelf but nothing comes close to the prawns with yum yum sauce! Family..."
James Ashwin
"This was our first time doing teppenyaki and it did not disappoint Our chef was hilarious and engaged well with our table, the food was delicious,..."
Michael Miller
"Visited 2017. My friend was working at that time. Enjoyed a great performance!! Wagyu..."
えりお(フリーランス女医)
"Daikoku on Quay is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service and a clean friendly environment. We had a great night. The staff are helpful..."
Kirsty Milner Brown
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"Booked for 40 people for my wedding dinner everything went well staff are attentive making sure were ok.Good food,good..."
Rochelle Vete
"I’ve only been here a couple of times and this review is based mostly on our most recent visit for my Husband’s birthday. It is best to book in..."
Kendra Solomon
"I had lunch here and the Desserts was the best. Pork belly also..."
Alice In New Zealand
"More meats selection at lunch would be great. Also improvement on some of the deserts too, some of the slices were quite bland...."
Elizabeth Edwards
"Fortuna is good value for money, make sure you book in your tables before heading there. Great range of food, nice and clean environment and staff is..."
Makayla Stewart
"Celebrated a birthday there and was grateful for the small free birthday plate. Enjoyed the buffet dinner with my family which catered for all types..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Thank You Fortuna, we had an amazing night, for Charlotte's birthday, thanks to your great food and outstanding customer service. Your staff are..."
Tracy McGeady Dawson
"I’ve here for 3 times already. This is the most affordable yet elegant place to dine-in in the city. But you need to book ahead atleast 3days since..."
Samodalteovir
"Had dinner with friends. My fav buffet place so far. Many option of foods, all arranged very nicely and looks appetizing. Clean environment, nice..."
Chrstn_nn
"My favorite lunch buffet place in Auckland. Come here a number of times. Each time felt satisfied with their food and services. Great value for..."
Becky Kuang
"Love love love the whole spread at Fortuna!The desserts were too nice! The sticky date cake and the poppy pavlova. ♥️The meats were..."
Mehtabolism
"Eh sometimes the food were good and sometimes they weren’t. overall their soups were shit but their fish nuggets were very delicious and yummy to..."
Foodlover5
"Even fortuna located at sky tower, but still don't have much choice of food. Price isn't expensive, so they quite busy everyday. dessert and lamb..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Simply amazing!!my graduation dinner was definitely one to remember I’d graduate all over again just to go back there LOL..."
Lydia Tatafu
"Very friendly staff. The food range was amazing and definately worth it. The desert selection was good but if only vanilla ice cream was added it..."
Sashil Kumar
"Absolutely love this place! Just finish coming back from having dinner at Fortuna & just had to write a review. Love the food & the atmosphere...."
Maria
"Fortuna is our go-to-place when we can’t think of any special resto to celebrate special occasions or when we have family and friends visiting us..."
XED 🐘
"Located in the skytower, you'd think the restaurant would be a little on the dearer side- affordable/ cheap ish prices; which probs explains why..."
RL.P
"Lunch Buffet: Typical buffet with average varieties of food. Been here several times and the food they serve are always the same, I just wish..."
Sime Cajot
"I've been here for lunch and dinner on many occasions The food is all fresh and well presented. The selection is not huge but most people will find..."
Ray
"BREAKFAST BUFFET HERE IS THE BESTso many options! some food does dry out even if you are there early (bacon)Value for money, can’t beat..."
Brooklyn
"Considerably cheaper buffet than other places. Vegetarian might have limited options. Nice and species. Staff is very friendly. We had a reunion..."
Hasith Kandaudahewa
"Always love this place especially because they have a range of everything ! Beats Valentines any day hands down when it comes to buffet ! Service is..."
Natasha DeWit
"Love this place. Favourite buffet ever, selection of different types of food and it’s always high quality. Been here a couple of times and never..."
Tiana
"Went here for lunch, Has a good buffet especially if you just want different varieties of food that is good value for money. Will definitely be back..."
Amy
"Best value for money, comfortable seating all the usual buffet food youd expect well cooked, lovely service, came for tea but also frequent..."
Tapita
"Generally, it is an acceptable buffet. It had a bit of everything, but does not have much variety. My favourites were the seafood and the desserts...."
Lily
"Haven't been here in a while, but my husband surprised me with my birthday dinner last night! I was very impressed! Food is hot, fresh, plentiful...."
Tina Pio Luani-Rod Nansen
"Never been dissapointed, venue and location is a ten and the price you pay for your buffet meal is a ten can't go wrong here. Fresh and yummy food...."
Josephine Numanga
"I've been here a few times and I've never been disappointed with the quality of food that is put out. For the price you pay for, I reckon it's worth..."
Indypindy05
"Had lunch here with friends , food was ok however they need more of a meat selection as they only had ham on the bone & what tasted like roast..."
Contessa
"heaps of food and nice seating setting. busy as always over crowed, need to book in advance to avoid disappointment.  hey the price is cheap for..."
Carmon Lau
"The food was fine. It's nothing to rave about but good for a small get together Events and all. Good value for money. Good variety, good..."
Naziminator
"Food- 10/10what more can I say, I want to go again 😍 And thank you to the staff for making my birthday memorable. My family walked out with..."
Talita Faletau
"Always love coming here for a good feasting. Great variety for a good price, I mean hey it's a buffet. all you can eat. Breakfast is my fave although..."
Xavier Ronati Siosaia
"Personally Considering the price the food is ok. We booked for the last reservation time for dinner not knowing that because we were the last sitting..."
Matiria KC
"At Fortuna, you'll get VARIETY and VALUE in one go.They get pretty pack especially Friday/Saturday evenings so make sure you pre-book at least a..."
Jade Lim
"Fortuna is a great restaurant to suit everyone's needs. Incredibly affordable and for all you can eat you can't possibly go wrong. A bottomless cup..."
Kasanita Kini
"The lunch buffet is quite good value for money.A variety of food to choose from, fresh and reasonably good quality. The desserts are ok, coffee..."
Jim
"We went for breakfast buffet here this morning. Food was amazing. Huge variety of fresh fruit, cereal, different bread, different cold meats as well..."
Blue Fantail
"For what you pay this place is great. It has something for everyone. Good selection of salads and hot meals and the dessert and drinks section is an..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Went here for lunch. No matter what time you go you should book. Good shit. Lots of food that differs between breakfast, lunch..."
Daniel
"The food is good quality, typical roast chicken, masalas, Asian and salads. If you're a group with different cuisine needs, then Fortuna..."
Nina
"Loved it. Great price and good range on the hot food and salad bar. The only negative issue I can fault was the canned fruit salad for desssert,..."
Sharon Harvey
"Great range of food at this place. From the soups to the desserts, all are simply delicious. The environment is also very nice, great service...."
Sheenal
"Come here mostly for lunch. Good price and quality compared to other buffet restaurants I've been to. There is a good variety of dishes from the..."
Khaleesi
"Came here with family to celebrate my sis birthday. I really enjoyed the food. Fresh, good variety and delicious. Pretty affordable too would..."
Remedy
"Visited Fortuna on a busy public holiday Monday. We have been here a couple of times before and have found the overall experience very good each..."
Laura Eats Out
"One of the most popular buffet restaurants in Auckland. Full of people, must book early. Had lunch together with 21 people there, split into 2..."
Edi NT
"We've been to Fortuna many times over the years and they"v improved leeps and bounds since they"v moved up stairs from there original outlet,the..."
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"Value for money. Wait staff were really warm and friendly. The food, great quality. I enjoyed the lamb shanks I had tonight particularly. Salads good..."
Michael Thomas
"Staff? 5/5Price: worth it.Food: a great variety of food selection from desserts to breads to meals. From different cuisines.Ive been..."
Liksya
"My partner and friends went there today and it was very crowded but still not bad . Food was very good . Definitely quality ingredients. Lamb was..."
Leo Dilshan
"*This review is for the dinner buffet*First off, if you're coming with a group of people, make sure you get a booking as this place fills..."
Ming
"Good variety of dishes. Well kept premises. Smears packed. They have cheaper midweek rates as oppose to weekends. Must pre book. Great for family..."
Ann R
"Fortuna is always my family and i's go to buffet restaurant! Have been going for many years now and they have improved alot. Breakfast buffet is..."
Lia Kay
"I love coming to the Fortuna Buffet Restaurant!. There is always a good choices of food and plenty of it. Also great price too $30.90 from..."
Amee And Riko
"I went there with family at the perfect time where they served oysters!! Although the size wasn't big but it was delicious and quite fresh. Nice..."
Ezzz
"$36.99 per person - Dinner - Last night (Sat 21 Jan) // Good experience as usual. A little pricey. Good atmosphere. Had a great time. Arrived..."
Tee
"I enjoyed the buffet dinner at Fortuna. The range of foods is pretty diverse. I really enjoyed the salads (especially the vermicelli salad) and the..."
Pineapple San
"We stayed at the iconic SkyCity hotel and we were offered complimentary breakfast buffet spread  at their Fortuna, their all day buffet restaurant..."
Arjun Narayanan
"I would have to say that we had a pretty good time here , the food selection could of been bigger but other than that it was not too bad, price was..."
Ray Jay
"I have only tired th breakfast buffet which is amazing massive variety of delish food. Eggs benedict are not runny enough tho bt I love th variety..."
Maggie Ryder
"Haven't been to a Buffet like this (or Fortuna) in years!!Loved it, such a fun way to eat with so many options available. I was super..."
Charlene Weaver
"Been here multiple times. Food is hit and miss, they can be good and not so good. I reckon their breakfast is nice...all you can eat bacon eggs, hash..."
Seamus M.
"Tried their lunch buffet before. Forgot the price but still remembering the taste. Generally speaking that all items was good taste. But if they can..."
Michelle Hwang
"Buffet, do you say Buffet?! If you're Polynesian than you have most likely visited this sweet spot! Affordable yet a tad on the fancier side for some..."
Emily Gardiner
"Great for family, was very family friendly and quite crowded. Long lines for people who booked and took a while for us to be seated. Great food..."
Kayla McMinn
"Came here as a group of 8. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Oysters were fresh and coffee/dessert was fantastic. Plates cleared quickly...."
Nicole Hitchcock
"Entrees/soups/mains/desserts are quite good, plenty of spread and choice obviously as it is a buffet. It is a heaven for those who love their meats..."
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"Was here yesterday with the family for lunch. Great service, great food, and very affordable! I recommend the bottomless fizzy refills!!..."
Tonez
"A nice flashy buffet restaurant. Reasonable price for the range and a quality of food that comes out the kitchen. Food (3.5 out of 5). Service (3 out..."
Temi Taio
"Well they say they are vegetarian friendly but as a vegetarian I didn't find much variety. A good place to get some nice Asians food at resonable..."
Neyotalks
"Reasonable price for the amount of options you get here, service is average but I really do enjoy the food here. Atmosphere is also great pretty..."
Judy Chhy
"I would give this restaurant more a 3.7-3.9 out of 5.  We came here for Christmas Buffet breakfast, and they had a great selection for a reasonable..."
S B
"Had great variety of foods. Was cooked well and was still hot when you got to your table. Desserts could be improved just a bit but the white..."
Spencer's Reviews
"Reasonable price for a good buffet restaurant in town. Probably one of the best buffets in Auckland I have ever been too. Personally, I don't think..."
Liaxo
"I had not been to Fortuna in over 10 years and it has definitely improved from what I remembered.  Very good selection of appetisers, mains and..."
Lucy
"A nice casual dining place with a decent variety in their buffet. A good mixture of Italian, Japanese , american , kiwi and Indian dishes. I went..."
Vivek
"This is a great all-you-can-eat buffet for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed the variety of hot dishes they had. Chicken Teriyaki and Roast..."
Gimshan Jayawardena
"average on everything, not worth to come again. i was there quite long time ago, cant remember anything now. probably just a place for company..."
Shanshan
"Dined here for a friends birthday. For a buffet it is quite good value for money. It's nothing special but there is a good variety of dishes. The..."
Sarah S
"Food was pretty ok. Good value. Service a bit slow. Had our dirty plates on the table for a long period of time without being cleared. Dessert..."
Dee
"I only go here in special occasions. If you're planning to go I suggest you make a booking just because it does get quite full especially during the..."
Razelle Icaro
"I was invited to fortuna for a friend's birthday and overall for a buffet it was very decent considering the modest price. The cold and hot..."
Neeraj Kumar
"We were there for a Family Lunch 3 adults and 4 kids. This is children friendly restaurant with superb service. Variety of food was wide and cook to..."
Nalin Ariyawansa
"Went with the wife today and we loved it. Couple of rounds with the starters and salads then moved on to the pork belly and fish, yummy!..."
Eric Mendez
"Fortuna has more variety than most buffet restaurants I have been to! I have been here for both lunch and dinner. Food options are quite good, though..."
Sheena
"Came here for my mom's bday dinner.. Its good value for moneyGood - Range of seafood & DessertBad - Time limit?Must try - Spit roast..."
FoodLoco
"Fortuna is pretty decent, food are consistently refilled and they taste good too. They have a friendly staff that provides excellent service - always..."
Tabby De Guzman
"Food ordered:4x adultsBill: $123.60Big tummy: This was my first time going to Fortuna, after I'd heard rather polarizing..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"Went there on lunch for a special occasion. For the first timer its Good. Variety in buffet. Liked the ambience. Dined there once too. Sad to see..."
Feel Food
"Came to fortuna last night (friday) to try out something different and buffet style. Although fortuna has had its fair share of bad reviews in the..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"Had my birthday dinner in this wonderful restaurant at Skycity. I like the fact that it's a buffet and I can get food whenever I want and how much I..."
Sellyna Lee
"Been here to celebrate birthdays and most times i wasn't impressed. There was a variety of food.. somewhat like valentines. The service was alright..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"I had great expectations when I went here that it would be amazing. Because it was in Sky City that is. Unfortunately to me, it was like Valentines...."
Maria Foy
"Arrived towards the end of the buffet serving and there was still plenty of variety, right to the end. The option of Eggs Benedict was interesting..."
LouLou
"For my first experience at Fortuna for Lunch I thoroughly enjoyed my pumpkin soup and the wide selection of breads that were available. Although..."
Darnelle Pipitolu
"Great dining experience lovely professional atmospere, food is of high quality enjoyed it very much would go again definitely just remeber validate..."
Shari Shye Folasade
"If this was a staff rating use would have got a Five however the Lamb Shanks were room temperature as well as the Pizza. Other than that everything..."
Me&AucklandFood
"10.7.15- bday buffet breakfast for my sis and nephew. All you can eat, very nice, variety. Coffee machines great. Good for a large group. $23.90pp...."
Tuku
"Time for buffet ! Lol it's very worthy ! Just 22.90 nzd for lunch but you can eat lots of food there. Seafood , fish & chip & salad , chicken , ice..."
Nk Zeng
"This place has a good selection of foods. Good friendly service. Love their sweet and sour cucumber salad. But could do with a hint more vinegar...."
Queena
"Fortuna is the place to be if you wanted classy buffet style dinner. Great place. You just need to make sure your reservation before coming in. I..."
Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial
"Fortuna is the most best buffet restaurant ever👌 and also cheap and affordable😊I was there yesterday and damn Im always..."
Debra Anne Vatuvei
"I had been taken to the Fortuna Restaurant for the first time yesterday with my husband and kids and it was a great experience. Their customer..."
Paych88
"Very nice environment for fine dining. Food they provide are of variety and good taste. For those who want to have a good value of money, some fine..."
Suyuan Liu
"We went there on Monday to celebrate a family Birthday. It all felt a little rushed as you have a time limit of 1.5 Hours, so you really don't..."
Juanine
"I guess you really get what you pay for here. It wasn't anything great.. you have a time limit of 2 hours but you really don't need that much time as..."
Desiree
"Haven't been here since it first opened but I have to say the food is much better than expected. For the price you pay it's a bang for your buck..."
Sungsam7
"Excellent service. The staff are great. They've reduced the prices too since I was last there, but it seems variety of food has also reduced. To be..."
Jamie
"The food was top quality and the service was even better. Making reservations and re-booking was made easy by the helpful operator who was more than..."
Manuia
"Great Food selection, absolutely enjoyed it the food was delicious.Very friendly staff and well mannered.I was also a little..."
R
"booked a birthday here and it was a great experience view, food and all. definitely worth going to again for another function or birthday coming..."
Chanel Stevens
"We came here for lunch and it was amazing from the service to the food. Fresh food high quality and very tasty. Loved the variety. Highly..."
Teekay21
"Yum! The wait staff were really amazing and helpful. Wish they had signs for what every single item was though. Also thought the drinks range could..."
Brooke Prasad
"Fortuna is one of the better choices for buffet meal in city be it breaky, lunch or dinner. Its a buffet with a variety and good value for money. The..."
Savio Valladares
"Food was delicious , heaps to choose from , they have allocated times in which you have to be finished which is not desirable when out for dinner..."
Rochae Slattery-Holtz
"This place exceeded my expectations, I loved it! They offer excellent service as there is always a waiter or waitress near you that can help you with..."
Anna Wei
"Loved it! It looks like heaps of things to try, but it's actually quite possible to try everything and go back for seconds. The desert table was..."
Richard Xu
"Use to come here for breakfast on Sundays after the clubbing scene or other drinking events. Great value for money, I mean...its a buffet - come on...."
Yum
"Just good for first timers. Same menu in dinner and lunch without even a single change. Not fresh too. Just OK. Went on lunch with friends as it was..."
Sanjay
"Fortuna restaurant is located on 3rd level in the Sky city building. I went to this restaurant with my aunt, cousin and uncle on Friday evening. The..."
Vineel Babu Gutta
"service 3/5environment 3/5food (quality ) 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 3/5My favorites: shrimp cocktail, pasta, chocolate mousseNot recommend:..."
Mira
"Fortuna is a large buffet restaurant located on Level 3 of the SkyCity Complex. I have been to Fortuna four times now (all for celebrations), most..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Very good. We went for a buffet lunch, friendly staff, soup was yummy. Main, dessert, tea were all great. Worth the..."
Daffy
"Went for the buffet lunch. Had a reasonably good experience! The soup was yummy, and there was a wide range of options for the mains. It would have..."
Claire Mitchell
"Always lots of Variety, great service, great for all ages & diet types. The go to place for a family of difficult eaters. I have eaten here many..."
Tiffany Miller
"I don't understand how someone can have a bad experience of this place as I have had the following:* 3-4 breakfasts* 2 lunches (21st..."
Eli Wesele
"My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our buffet lunch today at Fortuna.There was a huge variety, and dishes were very..."
Olivia Winstone
"Surprisingly good!The pasta dishes were exceptional. The guiness pie was delicious with a nice crust and there was a great variety of..."
Haden Hansen
"my gosh the make over at fortuna was so worth itI'm glad they reviewed their menu too because the night we dined was really good. #1-Food..."
Felicity Williams
"Wow have things improved here.Not been back for years and now next weekend will see us dine for the third time in two months. One lunch that was..."
Kelvin Hilton
"Fortuna is a great place for a buffet. The food was great, it is good that the non alcoholic drinks including coffee and tea were free and..."
Kirsten Judd
"I don't really have anything bad to say about this restaurant. we dined here with a group of our friends and my workmates and it didn't disappoint...."
Charlie
"Amazing lunch buffet menu, value for money.Enjoyed the new atmosphere cant wait too go back for another meal. Friendly staff and very tide..."
Rodney Malua
"In terms of value for money - this is the place to go! I had a buffet breakfast there with 4 mates and ate my weight in delicious breakfast goodness...."
Roz8
"I got sick of the old Fortuna food and set up but since the new Fortuna has opened, I am really happy with the changes, the food was excellent and I..."
Rodney Main
"Fortuna is a restaurant our family goes to a lot when we're in Auckland. Its a really nice and it's always got something you want.I like..."
Curtis Chan
"Went there last year. Food was yum. The chef made my sister her own fresh cooked fish because she has allergies to lots of foods. Going again soon...."
Paula Hine
"I have been here quite a few times with family and friends. Some days it would be packed bt I found that if you go after 8pm you won't end up..."
Lynelle
"OK, unlike your usual run at Valentines (needless to say they are so overated now!!!), Fortuna does have a nice, and I mean NICE (not perfect)..."
Chris
"Really loved Fortuna. The food was nice and hot. If people go I recommend you go on a Sunday because the seafood special is really worth the price...."
Paul Kim
"I dined in fortuna over the weekend and have not been able to stop thinking about my experience there.The staff were so friendly and helpful, it..."
Food Nut
"We have been to Fortuna many times and are always very impressed.The food is amazing, always fresh and it changes every now and then with the..."
Ashley Triana
"Quality is always fine the the price is good, been here a heap of times before and always come away..."
Ryan Judd
"Top service. Food is always lovely. My nephew is allergic to dairy and the chef even made him his own special dairy free..."
Vicki
"I went here last night for my bestfriend's pre-birthday dinner celebration with few close friends. I couldn't comment much because the food choices..."
MS LKDG
"Great buffet, plenty of choices of seafood and other things. Food were fresh and tasty. Price is reasonable consider you get unlimited amount of..."
Bo
"Great buffet with different variety of cuisine , good service , must visit at once with family , complete family restaurant , you gonna like it and..."
Jasjeet Singh
"Dined with my cricket team!!cherished the..."
Saiprasad Shetty
"Sometimes you just wanna go to the buffet. Seeing as Valentines has long passed its best by date, and I hate leaving my neighbourhood, Fortuna is a..."
Mina Ross
"Went here for lunch once and loved the atmosphere, food and their cleanliness of the entire place! I mean, everything was just about immaculate - the..."
Sonyxperiageek
"I was to rate this buffet 5 stars due to the variety of food and value for money, however the taste of food was not great (I know it is a personal..."
Rasika Gunawardana
"This is a perfect place to come with family or friends, the atmosphere is very pleasant and the attention at the tables is one of the best I have..."
Daniel Otero
"The best buffet in Aotearoa best value of money in fantastic quality and amazing ambiance. The new Fortuna has amazing selection Im not a fan of..."
Finedine Romance
"Always worth every bite!!! Back to this amazing and lovely restaurant serving buffet dinner after 4 years. Offering variety of food, best desserts..."
Arlene Barraca
"Great selection of food to choose from,popular dishes go fast,hot food can be a bit dry from the heat sitting there, but sushi and cold items are..."
michele
"Came here Saturday night 1/4/2023 for a family birthday dinner,quality of food service was great and the different dessert range was fantastic aswell..."
Lyn Hormann
"Went to celebrate my sister n laws birthday here this week! The atmosphere was great 👍 Food was amazing 👏 loved the nachos, butter chicken and..."
Kelly Avaiki
"For a tourist attraction location buffet, the prices are actually quite good! Also, usually buffets kind of have mediocre food, and the drawcard is..."
Melinda Muyargas
"We had our 6 months in marriage lunch out in city. Food is so yum and really good. Not too cheap but not too expensive. Price just right and worth..."
Jean Lu
"Value for money, plenty of choices. $5.50 unlimited soft drink is a great deal. Super friendly and helpful staff. My only issue was the food was not..."
Adil Syed
"Thank you for making it extra special with birthday card, cake and candle, much appreciated.Suggestion to include soft drinks in the..."
Shailendra Kewal
"Back to Fortuna after a small break. I was very very surprised! It does cost a bit more than previously ($65 per adult) but the food was way way..."
Hannah Erica
"I have always enjoyed Fortuna Buffet. The only drawback here is that it's always fully booked at all times. You need to make your reservations..."
Taz Karim
"Nice variety meals options from entrees, mains, desserts and also hot drinks such as coffee and hot chocolate. You're welcome to pay extra for soft..."
Michael Soleiman
"Wide varieties of selection. High quality and fresh. Best lamb shank I've ever had, far more superior than the restaurant at the MET in..."
LT Trinh
"I took my family (5) to visit Auckland in Jan 2020. We thought the buffet price would be over $60 since the Skycity hotel is pricey when we stayed..."
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"I came here on a weekday noon to have a lunch with my friend. It was pretty packed already but we were accommodated fast and were given a table near..."
Victoria Consuelo De Guzman
"Rating 3.5 Cantonese style yum cha. For a weekday lunch there were still a good selection, and quite a few tables of customers. The service was..."
Manz
"Had a lovely lunch here. It wasn’t too busy but was picking up as we left. Typical service of yum cha but the food was good and the servers were..."
Bex Ellis
"Big fan of Grand Harbour. We’ve come here as a family ever since I was young, and it’s been a staple. Portions are on the smaller side, but..."
Brandon Huang
"I remember coming to this place a lot with my family when I was little for dinner. We decided to come here for fathers day for yumcha. The place..."
Louise
"Quite fancy, quality of food is high but does lack slightly in portion size compared to the price. Otherwise great place to being guests as you can..."
Food?
"Along with grand park, definitely one of the better yum cha places around town. Prices are a little on the more expensive side. The salt and pepper..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Grand harbour is a white business mans paradise.... the yum Cha here is pretty good - one of the best in Auckland, but man is it..."
Chan Can Eat
"Best yumcha in cbd, restaurant is really spacious and can get busy during lunch time. Lots of options and they were all fresh and yummy; staffs were..."
MCP
"Food: 4.5/5Service: 4/5Overall: 4.3/5Came for work dinner and we had the set dinner A for 10 people or above. The chicken corn..."
The Poor Foodie
"My favorite place to go to when I crave for Chinese cuisine. Staff were very polite and serve me well (even if I go here by myself). The peking duck..."
Carlo Manio
"Best place for yum cha in the city. Food is fresh and comes out regularly and fast. Not too long waiting for a table. The Chinese broccoli is..."
Dumba
"Come here regularly as the food are always good and reasonable priced. Nice location, easy to find parking during weekend. Will keep cooming back...."
Becky Kuang
"Nice place near the waterfront with welcoming environment. Food was a bit pricey but was high quality. Service is fast and the staff are friendly...."
Jeroen Wang
"This place is usually packed for birthday parties and the food is good but a bit pricey. On the night we went in for our family dinner it was a..."
Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)
"Only decent yumcha in the city. Fresh, hot dim sum. The service was excellent, they all spoke English which made ordering for my colleagues easier...."
Food2belly
"it's the best yum cha restaurant. Service always friendly and polite, not as other poor service yum cha places. And there foods are always hot and..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Go here quite alot, been to the other yamcha outlets around the city including the New Market ones.Good thing here is we can always get in..."
R & A
"Came here for Yum Cha a couple of days ago... staff is super friendly and the dishes are definitely pretty authentic and damn tasty! Def..."
Grace
"Jus had dinner at this place and it was really good. Great food and a very welcoming place. The staff were really helpful. Will definitely recommend..."
Jesnina
"A classy chinese restaurant closely resembling ones in China.Service: 9/10We were immediately seated since we had made a booking. The..."
Grace Huang
"This was my first Yum Cha experience and this place is amazing. No doubt why it is always packed with customers and would definitely recommend to pre..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Had eaten in this restaurant few times. Best Chinese food and yum cha. Quite expensive but you get best quality for what you pay. Weekend will..."
Amelia Tanawi Kesumawidjaja
"Really love this place for yumcha. It is well worth the price - being a bit more expensive than other places. Their staff are super attentive even..."
Donna
"I have to say this restaurant is the most favorite spot we have experienced recently. There are various dishes you can taste such as must-try steamed..."
Yafenxu123
"This is one of the best chinese restaurant in Auckland. I went for lunch with my friends, I found foods were delicious and best service. Highly..."
Jula Sihapanya
"Best yum cha in CBD, its a little pricer than your other yum cha establishments but you definitely get better quality here. I came here on a Thursday..."
Medium_Rare
"My best Chinese experience in new Zealand...My friend suggested and went for lunch on a Friday afternoon... Amazing vegetarians dumplings and..."
JPK
"We booked a table for six people for yum char one Sunday for 10.30 am. We were told that we had one hour as the restaurant gets very busy and has..."
Austin
"One of the better Yum Cha places in Auckland. Price is high but i do believe its worth it. Service is better then most Yum Cha places, i do consider..."
S2Psycho
"Food and service spot on ! Service was so quick, waitresses very efficient and understood English and translated each dish so we knew what was inside..."
Nina
"Did some research on Zomato, found several yum Cha place, try to pre book in the morning only this one answered, lol so went.Food is okay, but..."
Ng Shyue Chynn
"Good food good location there is no other better place to eat. Although a bit expensive but worth it. Amazing people that work there, having a walk..."
James.bangi
"This place is in my top 3 yum char places in Auckland. They are always busy but totally worth the wait. Food is always tasty and nice. Although, some..."
888bing888
"Wide variety of dishes with helpful staff who promptly fill up your teapot when it's empty. Good quality food that's not super greasy as I've found..."
Heidi Chapman
"Can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place yet. I go here for yum cha every few weeks. I don’t go anywhere else pretty much. We get the..."
Dxlche
"Took my parents here 2 weeks ago to have lunch with my boyfriend. Since we are Chinese we knew how to eat good dimsum and Chinese food. I already..."
Ellynn
"Their yum cha has got to be the best in Auckland. They have a huge selection of food and are frequently passing by with different options on their..."
Anna
"The best yum char place I've been to. Perfect location and an even better environment. The amount of yum cha dishes here is insane! There is so..."
Neelam Chandra
"There's a first time for everything. So I hesitantly set foot inside with a veteran friend, and was led to a seat. As I took in the surrounding, the..."
Jay
"Good traditional Chinese restaurant with big robust delicious dishes. Had egg plant hot pot, beans with minced pork and chicken with macadamia nuts...."
Chris
"Being from China, it's kind of hard to find a quality yumcha restaurant. I think Grand Harbour is pretty much the best place in terms of quality and..."
Joanna 🌷🍵
"Good authentic Chinese food👍🏻 they have yum Chan during lunch time and good variety of choices to suit most dietary requirements. There is a..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Rated one of Auckland's best Yum Cha places and now I definitely know why - they have such a wide variety of yum Cha dishes, and the trolleys come..."
Annie Zhou
"Perfect ambience for yumchar time. Place was pretty high class, yummy food, busy environment and friendly staffs! Egg tart was so flaky and its..."
Mindylow_
"Hands- down the best yum Cha in Auckland! I have been coming here for years and years, have tried other yum Cha in Auckland but always resort back to..."
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"Both Yon and I are a huge huge fans of yumcha. We have been to most yumcha places in Auckland and Grand Harbour is top three of our favourite. We..."
Jessica Halim
"One of the best Siew Mai in Auckland IMHO. For yumcha, go early otherwise there's a wait. However the wait time is usually less for us, since I..."
Charmaine
"As usual nice and busy, service has changed a bit, we were asked to only stay for one hour as the place is busy, as we were 10+ I think they missed..."
Cesar Luis
"Superb food. One of the best chinese restaurant in Auckland. Tasty, wide variety and they're famous for their seafood. Highly recommended if you are..."
Shan Ng
"My favorite yum cha! You can kinda get carried away with the food and then you go up to the till and it's hundreds of dollars! But here they tell you..."
Arkisunday
"Hands down one of the top Yum Cha places in Auckland . The location and ambience is 5/5. Always packed with people, make sure to book in advance as..."
S&G Take Auckland
"My flavour Chinese Restaurant for Yum char, so many variety to choose from and the food just so delicious the service is good as well. The best thing..."
Aldous Wong
"Have been to this yum cha restaurant a few times over the years. Food is consistently good with a great selection of delicious steamed dumplings and..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"So I was really hangover today and all I could think about was dumplings. Never tried this place before first time! And all I can say is Wow! Prawn..."
Irina Milana
"Best Yumcha in Auckland. Hands down!This place is SO busy and in the weekends you only get about an hour to dine. But the food comes out..."
Winnie Luo
"First time at this place lastweek sunday. They have a big menu with alot of choices. My favorite was the mixed meat platter & combination fried rice!..."
BIG TYMER 2020
"Really good quality yum char, only slightly too salty & oily but everything was fresh and came quickly. Food is slightly pricey and if you come on..."
Imperius Malekith
"Haven't been for ages but knew that it would be busy even for a late lunch on Saturday. We waited about 15min to be seated. The food variety was no..."
Candii Cao
"Best yum cha I've had in a long time, came here about an hour before it was over and unfortunately they were only serving a limited range at the..."
Ryan Wong
"Whenever I visited here, there was so crowded and long waiting time. When I arrived and earlier, I could be introduced many different food. However I..."
Lisa Kim
"This is one of my favourite yum cha places however it is recommended that you almost always have a booking made otherwise it's a long wait. The yum..."
Claudia
"I'm Chinese, so I have pretty high standards for yumcha. Typical range and variety will not faze me, because in my mind, that's just standard yumcha..."
Michelle Li
"Grand Harbour simply has really yummy yum Cha. Almost tucked away as its behind the viaduct - those that know how good it is keep it busy without..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Good food, clean restaurant, and enjoyed it all at a reasonable price. two of us full for $60 with a good selection of dumplings, prawns, squid, shu..."
Steve Hall
"One of the best mainstream Chinese restaurants in New Zealand. Extensive menu and good sized portions. Went early on a Wednesday evening so no..."
Raspberry Beret
"The second best Yum Cha place in Auckland😏. Central location ✔️Very clean✔️. Finally got a chance to try their dinner menu. The roast duck..."
JJJiiiiAn
"We went last weekend. Service very slow and unresponsive but food up to the usual high standard. Remains one of the best yum char spits in town...."
Adam Dubignon
"Heard it's one of the best places for yumcha so paid a visit ! Located a bit off central queen Street but easy to findStaff were very attentive..."
Thegreeats
"I'm having the good food here. Only thing with the tables is it was very close together and the old white man become offended when I am talking to my..."
Sashwank Patel
"Best yum cha that I have been in. Food is great, service is average, too many people and bit hard to get a table unless you book a day or 2 before...."
Toru Tres
"One of the best yamcha/dimsum spot in Auckland. Food quality are not much difference between them and Sun world in New market. However, Portuguese..."
Jeremiah Cxq
"This is definitely one of the top yum cha places in Auckland. The Portuguese egg tarts and watermelon juice are a MUST. The pork buns was also very..."
Ruth Gong
"My family of 10 came here to celebrate a family birthday. We visited on a Tuesday night and were seated quickly - I was happy as the queue at Grand..."
Anna Hinehou
"The one time I have been here for a work function, it was good. The staff were nice but the food was even better! I was here for a dinner and the..."
Tbroadley
"A good place to eat, but the dishes aren't cheap at all. Places like these tend to be for special occasions. They do good Chinese food and they do it..."
Ed
"One of the best Yum Cha places I've been to! The restaurant is huge but it's always busy in the weekends. We had to wait awhile for our table and..."
Razelle Icaro
"Yep! Best Yum Cha in Auckland & not expensive! ..."
World In A Bite
"Best yum cha restaurant in Auckland. Clean, quick service. Well cooked dishes. Tastes extremely authentic. My favourite would have to be the shu..."
Elle
"It's my favorite Yum Char Restaurant! Great food and always busy with long queue on weekends. They have a good variety of Dim Sum and love that they..."
Judie Zoe Ang
"Came here for a family dinner. There was about 10 of us. Meals where huge tasty and service was ohhk. I'm not a lean Chinese eater but was a special..."
Chloe-Mae
"Went for lunch on a working day. Asian cuisine is my favourite so I thought will give it a go as its near to my work. So, didn't check out the menu..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"This is place is always  busy... and bit pricey compared to other Yum char places.The food tastes is average I perfer other Yum char places in..."
FoodLoco
"Always my go to yumcha and I go a lot. Best in Auckland always reliable that will taste great. Heading there again today and can't wait. Always..."
Ellaura O'Brien
"Very busy and food came around almost instantly once we sat down. Enjoyed almost everything I ate, only complain was I found it hard to understand..."
Lucy Doran
"My favourite yum char in Auckland. The steamed buns are particularly good and the egg tart. You often have to wait as it is popular but they are very..."
Fylde
"ERMAHGERD. Best yumcha I have ever had. If I could immerse myself fully in all of their food, I would. Really friendly staff and obviously amazing..."
Maria Foy
"Best yumcha ive tasted so far in New Zealand ! Everything was so good and they have a good range of variety such as clams and crabs which was..."
Audrey
"Yum Char here is delicious. All we had was dumplings and some spring rolls. Was waiting for the vegetables to come around but it never did,..."
SSBoots
"Good for a corporate lunch if you work in the downtown/viaduct/CBD area. Favourites are the fried squid, prawn har gow and glazed buns (can be filled..."
Stango
"Ive only had the Yum Char here but the overall experience each time was good. It is undoubtedly one of the few good Yum char places in Auckland...."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Had lunch today with three work mates and had a really nice time. Although this is not the best Yum Cha I have been to, it is still one of the better..."
LucyGoosey
"Great place to come with a large group for dinner as you can order lots of dishes to share around on the table. We enjoyed all the food that we..."
Donna&Shane
"Visited here recently with some work friends. The food we had was tasty but it was hard to see what each thing was when they brought the selections..."
Juanine
"Have been going here off an on for some years now. The last couple of times we came away disappointed. The service was slow had to ask 5 times to get..."
Steve Cleland
"A large selection of dishes however given the size of the restaurant it can take awhile for food to reach your table and often by the time it does..."
Rojas
"Great yum cha selection and a large restaurant. Great for lunch with friends, where you can share and try more and more dishes. Service is..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Dinner review as oppose to yum cha lunch as I was still left craving a good dose of salted fish chicken and tofu. Following the bad experience at..."
BeeQueUU
"Always been told this is one of the best in Auckland and having already been here multiple times we still found the yum cha food selection to be..."
Frank
"The BEST yum char in town hands down. Get there early enough to enjoy all their delicacies fresh out of the kitchen. Love their wide variety of dim..."
Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)
"Fantastic yum cha. Their service is top notch with friendly and inviting staff and the food is consistently good. The mango pancakes are a..."
Sasha Lennan
"I went to Grand Harbour Yum Cha for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. The food was very hot and there was good selection. I particularly..."
Chrissy Low
"In my opinion Grand Harbour sells the best yum char in Auckland, and when we recently (October 2014) went for lunch with friends over from Brisbane..."
Alison Collins
"I went here on a Friday lunch time for Yum Cha about two weeks ago for my anniversary with my partner. After having read very mixed reviews I was a..."
Rebekah Linton
"I love Grand Harbour yum cha. Until recently I worked just around the corner from Grand Harbour and whenever my colleagues and I were going out for..."
Janeen B
"Have been going to Grand Harbour for 8 years now and have never been dissapointed. I highly recommend this place for Sunday yum char. Their dumplings..."
James
"This restaurant is a fantastic place to have dinner with big groups. The area is very spacious to say the least, with amazing facility and equipment...."
Darren Collins
"Another fabulous experience at Grand Harbour.  If you want yum cha this is the restaurant of choice in Auckland.  Service is quick and the..."
Maree Guenole
"I went to Grand Harbour a week or so ago with a small group of friends.  The staff were really nice (which I find is rare with Yum Cha restaurants)..."
Amy-Lee Wickliffe
"Best place for a long lazy Sunday arvo lunch!  Wish I could come back more often, parking is a slight hassle though, and wine a little overpriced,..."
Kirby Maxwell
"Ever since I was a teenager I have loved coming here the chilli dipping sauce is amazing and ive never had better dumplings anywhere else best yum..."
Michaela Lynne
"Come here about once a month. Being seated is less than 5 minutes for a table of 2, and considering it is usually the weekend when we go, it's..."
Fi Smillie
"Absolutely delicious! I love Grand Harbour, have been there a few times and hoping to go at the end of October again for my birthday. The food is..."
Jacqui Fisher
"Slightly over rated and expensive dim sum restaurant in Auckland CBD.   Even though we had a short wait while they cleaned up a table, the service..."
Rosemary Young
"Probably the most well balanced chinese restraunt in Auckland that has great service, as well as a comprehensive menu. This is the best..."
DefinitelyMayb
"Excellent Food, Great choice of the menue. Service is good too. wait time is long but its worth it and worth the money. Love to go..."
Janita Devi
"I have been to Yum Cha / Dim Sum about 4 times now and really enjoy it.  I have had large groups of 20 and small groups of about 6.  Each time we..."
Elizabeth McQuade
"I have been to this place for Yum Cha more times than I can count.  It is a favourite of mine and my partner's and now also my parents since we..."
KitKat
"Having grown up in a country where ‘dim sum’ (small plates of Chinese delicacies to be shared by all) was a tradition on weekend mornings, I..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Went there for yumcha, I was very impressed with the waitstaff's professionalism and helpfulness. The service was prompt and courtious. The food..."
CK Leo
"I love Grand Harbour. It is my favourite place to go for yum cha and believe me I have been to them all!I have been going to Grand Harbour..."
Niki Singh
"Don't understand the past few reviews; the service is okay. Not excellent, but okay. If you are expecting fine dining service, you will be..."
Josephine Lim
"I've been here a few times now for Yum Char lunch and will definitely be back for more. Despite the busy and sometimes loud atmosphere the staff are..."
Amy Tanabe
"Best Yum Cha in New Zealand. I eat yum cha 5 days a week. Other yum cha restaurants have second tier food and crap service. This..."
Tony Ma
"nice food, and friendly..."
Will Swan
"Took my wife into the city for one of our rare visits and found the best Chinese restaurant in the country. Unbelievable service, great atmosphere..."
Alan Meadows
"Was here yesterday and had the best yum cha in the 5 years we have been going. Every Sunday we at least think of going in not go. Sticky Rice, BBQ..."
James Rigden
"There's a reason why Grand Harbour has survived over the many years , the food speaks for itself the most authentic and real experience of Chinese..."
Vinci
"Had a delicious birthday lunch here. Helpful staff not pushy, happy to explain different dishes. Most of our group had never experienced Yum Cha and..."
Jonathan Leger
"Went here for dinner last night with family. Loved it. Staff attentive, helpful and knowledgable about wines. Loved the Peking duck and lemon..."
LouiseS
"My family have tried verious YamChar in Auckland and this is the best. They have variety of Dumplings which are all good. I especially like the..."
Mami Miyamoto
"This is one of my favourite dim sum places. Would highly..."
Winston
"love the food so much, beef, seafood, and shows, but .... why you doing buy 1 get 1 free in Botany branch, but not city? if do b 1 g 1 speciol, i ll..."
Sarah X
"We go on a regular basis for dinner. It is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends. The food is always good and service is fairly quick even when..."
Mary
"Excellent Yum Char.The service was good and I also got takeout (Fried Beef Noodles) and it was..."
A221
"Have had yum char hear on numerous occasions. Great food, decent enough service, and a toddler friendly atmosphere. The roast duck is the best i've..."
Marie Lauderdale
"Visited this twice with family, have two pre-schoolers and they loved the chicken wings and rice/ice cream stuff. Myself the squid and pork buns......"
Chantelle Bailey
"Great food in central Auckland. Nice atmosphere and great..."
Andy Edmunds
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Food wonderful and always good to watch huge tables of people celebrating birthdays etc. Kids love watching the..."
Fiona Moore
"WE HAD A FAMILY DINNER HERE, ABOUT 8 PEOPLE.. THE FOOD WAS GREAT AND ON TIME... MY FAMILY ALSO LOVED THERE CORN SOUP 🍲... LOTS OF SPACE INSIDE..."
EASYMONEY DAGGER
"The ultimate Yum cha venue in Auckland for over past 15 years during lunch hour. Only issue is some serving staff do not speak English well, so it is..."
Vinay Kumar
"Grand harbour is an old favourite. The chicken feet here is probably the best around. Siumai is the best in Auckland. Don't get the sweet and sour..."
Darren Ren
"Great Chinese food restaurant you can found in Auckland city centre. Good taste and value for..."
佘紹豪
"We’ve always loved dining here. We keep coming back for their food. Service can be sluggish though if it’s a full house. Overall, it’s all..."
Winnie Rivera
"Not my favourite but it's good enough. Location is exceptional so after a big meal you are welcome to walk along the pier. Yam Char, not the best..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"I've had a fantastic time here. We came as a family of 4. 2 adults, 2 kids. The staff was very welcoming and the selection of food was great! Spinach..."
Elena Khrustalyova
"The food was great but they to up the service alittle the staff were great but our table was 11 people and they forgot to take the order when we..."
Knghtlight
"The dimsum has a great quality taste to it and it can be expensive. Great place for dimsum in cbd area close to harbourfront and qt hotel. Well the..."
Endy Widjaja
"Come here if you are looking for a Chinese restaurant with good Peking duck in Auckland CBD. The dishes here we're kinda hit or miss. Some dishes..."
Johnny Pham
"A classic yum char. Traditional cantonese with out travelling to asia. One of my favourite..."
Thomas Doo
"Amazing food and great customer service. Was staying at a hotel at the viaduct and felt like some good gourmet chinese food late night, this place..."
Dihina Finau
"Great, authentic HK dim sum!! Food was served hot and fresh. Best time to visit is weekend despite big crowd. Weekdays will see smaller crowd but not..."
Vincent Wong
"Yumcha not usually my thing but we went for a farewell lunch. Food was nice, I'm not a seafood fan but the other dishes on the table were delicious...."
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"Atrium has a large variety of shops. The food alley is great and there is always something new to try. The management staff on level 3 are always..."
Sheridan Somers
"all the fashion stores have such amazing fashion..."
Sophie Gaffikin
"Overall the food is very good - spring rolls were crunchy and not too oily, the roast duck is flavorsome but had too much skin & bones compared to..."
Lili Mann
"We ducked into this restaurant after the restaurant that we planned to dine at was closed. However, the experience was just fine, the food was tasty..."
Tim Stark
"Absolute hidden gem! Good food and great prices compared to other places. Would definitely come back again. The radish cakes and sesame balls were..."
Jeffplays2005
"I've been here soo many times and ordered food to be picked up and bought to my home. It's quite frankly the best Yum Char in Aucklan CBD and is..."
Deborah Mcgranaghan
"This restaurant was one of the few that were open late on Elliot Street which was convenient. The waiter was very attentive and the food was pretty..."
Jesse
"The restaurant was just across the street from our hotel. We weren't supposed to have lunch there but we saw that they served dim sum and we wanted..."
Mocha InTheMorning
"In central CBD great Chinese restaurant. It's great that Dragon boat survived COVID. Dragon continues with fine food, authentic taste , good range of..."
Dave Wong
"Decent place to have dinner, the Lobster is not bad. i am not sure about other stuff, i heard the dimsum is so so. Overall, the ambient is not bad,..."
AOSKDaosdkao ODSKaosdkaOSDK
"Have been hearing lots about this place, this is my first time actually eating here. Order some typical yamchar dimsum, honestly, not very..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"Yum charrrrr is alll good, take away is king! I hope the cbd will rise..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"I have tasted and sampled food from various countries in Auckland but this one caught my attention, as it is considered one of the best Chinese..."
Sabs
"We had yum char during weekday here. Bice place and good varieties of food in yum char. Yummy taste. Must Try their prawn..."
Pushkar Dhawale