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

Boracay Garden Restaurant Ltd

83/100 (1197 ratings)

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"Amazing almost home cooked filipino food. Love getting dishes I can’t cook at home like crispy pata which is huge enough to share with 5..."

Marggie Pascua

"First time having Phillipino food, we had a pata which is crispy pork hock to share and also had a small beef kare-kare which is peanuty thick sauce..."

Sophie Wang

"A very welcoming host that helps you with everything you need. The menu is great with many options from Asian cuisine. Love the spring rolls...."

BelaIna

"This place just recently opened and I guess I was one of the last Filipino here in Auckland to try it, most of the Filipino I know tried it and raved..."

Ang Sarap

"We had Kare-Kare, Pork Sisig and Halo Halo. For a minute i felt like I was in the Philippines. The Food was amazing and the service was exceptional...."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Best Filipino eats in Auckland! The kare-kare is a recommend! The staff were friendly and service was great! We could sit wherever we wanted...."

Maesian

"I've been to Boracay on many occasions. If you want some authentic filo food. This is a must visit spot. The sisig here is one of my favorite. You..."

Leslie Tan

"I had tapsilog and the taste reminded me of my childhood mornings! Certainly took me for a ride down memory lane =) Will definitely come back for..."

Andrio Tabuzo

"It's been a while since I've eaten here.Went here with my non-filipino colleagues.Seems like the serving size changed but the food still..."

슬완

"If you want authentic Filipino food, look no further than Boracay at the Viaduct Harbour.The wait staff was very prompt and the food was..."

Alvis Lee

"Love coming here when I'm craving Filipino food. The Lechon Kawali is amazing. I've been several times and keep ordering the same things because they..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"For me, it wasn't really special. I had high expectations mainly because of their location? I'm not sure but I've heard good things about this..."

JC

"The foods are amazing! Especially their pork sisig.However, it was difficult to order or ask something because there were only few waitcrew on..."

Bella

"We went here when the restaurant was pretty new with a couple of the work crew. I thought the meat was quite scarce but still quite nice. My..."

Dini

"Loved Boracay Garden. Had the Adobo Chicken, Lechon Kawali and Pinakbet. Really enjoyed the cuisine and cooking. The Lechon Kawali was crispy deep..."

Allan Ong

"A little hidden gem with amazing food and even nicer staff! Would definitely eat here again! The ribs and pork belly are highly recommended...."

Niloofarafati

"Whenever I go pass wyanard quarters I see this place and wished to visit once. The day at last came on a Friday afternoon with my colleagues. I..."

Suchandra Saha

"We went to Boracay Garden Restaurant last week and loved the food as much as we did the first time. The service was excellent and our meal was..."

Hayley Abbott

"Comida excelente, bem cozinhada e abundante. O serviço é razoável, podia ser mais rápido. O ambiente é simpático, quase como um restaurante à..."

Rita Ribeiro

"First time to eat in a Filipino restaurant and it’s also my first time eating at Boracay Garden. For those Filipinos who’re missing Adobo, Sisig,..."

Carlo Enrique

"Had dinner for a birthday celebration. Really good!!!! They cook my favourite childhood Pinoy dishes. The drinks are also really nice as well and I..."

G 💖

"Loved the food and the serving was fast! Though the food could add a it more "punch" to em. At times it taste bland but good nonetheless and the..."

James Pablo Manlangit

"Love this place. Most authentic Filipino restaurant we’ve been to. Service is good too. Tita Marj (owner) is very nice. Always our go-to Filipino..."

Yearoftherooster51

"First time at Boracay & 3rd time eating at a Filipino restaurant. Our Filipino companion advised that it was very authentic with all the faves...."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Been here twice. The food's nice and of good quality but a bit pricey. The staff are friendly and attentive the ambiance is nice. For me, this is the..."

Honey

"Great little place and very friendly owner. We go there often for work lunch and the service speed is pretty fast (which is important for us so we..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"My family came here on a Saturday night to meet friends. What we ordered:Appetizer: Filipino spring rollMains:Crispy pata..."

Benz Chan

"For a Filipino fix, I would recommend this place as it has a nice Filipino atmosphere, the service is a little slow but you can forgive them as the..."

888bing888

"We tried pork sisig , pork sinigang and Bicol express . Bicol express was just amazing ! Coconut milk based with a bit of heat. Sinigang was a soup..."

Leo Dilshan

"Ambiance: Situated in the upscale Viaduct Harbour is Boracay Garden with it's fiesta like decor. I am not very keen decor to be honest. The ambiance..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"Took my boyfriend to this place for lunch today. We had the pork sisig for sharing, pork BBQ and Shanghai rolls. We both couldnt stop praising how..."

Ellynn

"Went here for lunch today with the Mrs. I have only tried Filipino cuisine once before, so I was keen to try it again. The food at this restaurant..."

Adam McLean

"The place is nice and cozy. Service was slow but the waitress were polite.Chicken Adobo was delicious with a nice quantity. Chicken noodles was..."

Anupama Samantroy

"Visited for dinner a couple weeks ago. Love the atmosphere & decor. Feels like you're somewhere tropical! For two - we ordered the Karekare, Lechon..."

Anna

"I was really hungover and craving Filipino sinigang soup which is my favourite hangover cure, so I decided to come here with my mum! I like..."

Charlene Weaver

"Service can be a little slow but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. Food can be hit and miss but overall definetly good value for..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"One of the best Filipino restaurant I've been too. well , I'm not aware of the others yet but it's one of my favourite. Can't remember the actual..."

Michelle Chua

"Been here for the 1st time during my husband's Birthday. A lot of people were there during that time and We saw only 2 staff serving here and there,..."

Hab1309

"The food was amazing! I could see people from different races come to eat their sizzling sisig, which was one of the best! 2 staff taking orders for..."

Liksya

"Been here every now and then keep coming back for their pork sisig which is true to the taste and portion is great! Their crispy pata will get your..."

Austindavis17

"A nice place located in the CBD. The restaurant tends to get busy even on lunch time so make sure to book a table. Food, a little pricey but its fine..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"My husband and I were visiting from Christchurch and had dinner with Filipino friends in Boracay Garden Restaurant on January 4. At last, here's a..."

Arlene Wilkins

"Finally a great Filipino restaurant in Auckland! My dining experience here was amazing, the food we ordered was 'true to the taste' authentic..."

Mary Charmaine Duhig

"Came here to celebrate our Filipino friend's birthday. It was our first time here so came with an empty stomach and open mind. We ordered the..."

Payal

"Just simply delicious to the point where you want to eat more and more. And the portions are massive. Seriously. Expect to suffer from a food coma..."

Kevin Delco

"Food ordered:Beef Kare-KareLechon KawaliBicol ExpressTorta Na TalongHalo HaloBill: $138Big tummy:..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Food and serving amount is so good! Service is excellent! Always perfect for a celebration and get together!! Crispy pata and laing for the..."

Cyrene Jane Alegria

"Dined here for dinner and must say it best Filipino restaurant in Auckland by far compare to others. Authentic dishes and packed with traditional..."

Nathalie

"Authentic Filipino food. Great customer service. The waitress was friendly and good rapport. Food was served quick and hot. I love the pork papaitan,..."

G

"We made a reservation on a weekend; we arrived on time and our table was ready. The staff who looked after us was very nice and friendly and didn't..."

Anna Fern

"Last Sunday we had a lovely lunch here in Boracay. From ambience, food and service, its perfect. The owner wanted me to criticized something for them..."

Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial

"Great variety of food. Nice as something a bit different. Customer service was excellent! Will definitely being going back for..."

Jared Collis

"This was the first time I went to a filipino restaurant and I had a very pleasant surprise. I went with my Pinay girl friend. The ambience was..."

Bikiran Pardesi

"🇵🇭I love this restaraunt. 🙏🏻🇵🇭The owner and waiters are so happy and nice;) Salamat for the delicious food!:) 😃And..."

Martin Lopez

"Its been a couple of times we visited Boracay Garden and I am truly amazed how the quality of food and service has improved since they opened. I am..."

NK C

"This place is very good! I recommend this to anyone who likes filipino/asian cuisine. The food was amazing! They made my favourite dish, pancit, very..."

Maris Stelly

"Visited Boracay a few weeks ago with a friend and it was fantastic. The service was brilliant and the food was absolutely delicious, it was hard to..."

Leanna

"I'm a Filipino and I love authentic Filipino food so when I learned about this restaurant, I knew that I had to dine there!I ordered my..."

Patriz De Leon

"I went to this restaurant with a friend for dinner and it's unfortunate it is located quite far from the main streets of city central. It was raining..."

Aiko Cefre

"We regularly celebrate birthdays here and introduce our friends to how to boodle fight. They love and enjoy it and are looking forward to doing it..."

Cheese3 (If)

"The place and the staff were very hospitable and accommodating with our Filipino food cravings. Yummy dishes and dessert, Pinoy hospitality at its..."

Axle Arciaga

"Been here three times and each experience was superb. Set back a little from the waterfront the food is genuine and beautifully prepared and..."

Mike Robins

"Nice seating area with adequate space and clean bathrooms located in Auckland CBD just near the viaduct, the food arrived in a timely manner. For the..."

Bando Beef

"The best Filipino restaurant in NZ🥰 the food is very tasty and delicious. I highly recommend going to this restaurant when you are in Auckland...."

Leigh Margaux Pangan

"Would recommend for special occasions as it’s definitely not a cheap eat. Joined a wedding lunch and had a lot of tasty dishes at buffet so..."

Z Nemo

"Tasty food. Somehow a little bit too saucy . Delicious desserts. Hard to find parking, restaurant is very busy, friendly staff but slow service -..."

Rika “Ri” Rika

"The food at Boracay Garden is delicious, generous and fast. I love trying a different dish every time I come here. This time I ordered a garlic rice..."

Julia Sakaguchi

"authentic Filipino food. really yum! staff are really nice and efficient. had a very good experience. will be coming..."

Doan Igharas

"Excellent food. We ordered four mains to share. Chicken and cashew, pork belly, seafood and beef stew. Were outstanding, for Kiwis in a Phillipino..."

Trevor Neilson

Azon Restaurant

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"Such a beautiful restaurant! The food was great and plated beautifully. The price is affordable and totally recommend it. The staff were great!..."

Cee13

"Great restaurant with a beautiful interior. They have lunch specials that run in the weekend too. These are perfect for one and also good for..."

Annie Ren

"I heard a lot about this restra so thought to give it a try. The menu is not very big and it a mix of spanish and pinoy food. Chicken adobo was quite..."

Vivek

"had a business function there. Apart from, sometime sunshine can be too strong, everything else is very good. Sometimes they have live music..."

Aston Patterson

"Came in for lunch today with a friend.Ordered twice cooked pork belly and cuapao.Pork belly was ridiculously soft although sauce was not..."

Rosanne Choy

"Beautiful interiors, HUGE portions and lovely service. First time trying Filipino (fusion) cuisine - IMO Azon's interpretation of Filipink food..."

Miji

"There was a miscommunication with our reservation, that they didn’t quite have enough tables when we arrived. However, instead of just turning us..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"One of the best Filipino restaurants in Auckland... We came here last month for our Christmas Party... The food was really great, affordable... Staff..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Highly recommended. I was really impressed with my whole dining experience. The interior design is so effective and unique (traditional Filipino..."

Shen Chen

"We had an amazing experience at Azon for our small Xmas lunch. The lunch menu is very good value for fine dining essentially. I loved the modern..."

Kim O

"Loved our meal here. The pork belly..twice cooked (and could've eaten two of them!!) was melt in your mouth goodness. The squid was great but found..."

Dean

"The place reminds me of ‘old Manila’ (i.e. Ilustrados) restaurants with the interiors and colours. The fusion concept gives Filipino cuisine a..."

Jono Johnnathan Samaniego

"After hearing that Leo Fernandez whips up his magic here, I finally managed to pop by to try the dishes! Cozy meets classy in terms of..."

Oksana Zhang

"Decided to try this place for dinner last night with a friend. We ordered the entree platter to start, which was not what we were expecting. The..."

Hannah Gear

"amazing environment and great food!!!!! Staff and service are excellent! forgot to take some photos of my dishes...as they look fancy and yum, can't..."

❤️Irene

"I came here wanting to try some Filipino food after watching video on YouTube ! I came in during the lunch time, and the deco was fresh and fancy..."

Ethan Liaw

"Twice cooked pork kare kare and beef bistek tagalog is awesome. Price is very reasonable for the serving size and quality of food. Great service and..."

VJ Calendar

"Had lunch with my friend to used my Groupon voucher. We started with lettuce cup sisig, BBQ pork. Main we decided to have fish escabeche, winning..."

Catherine

"I had lunch with 7 colleagues here today and we had a blast 😊The staffs were warm and friendly. The atmosphere was also superb ( not to..."

Al Due Za Jubibay

"We tried Azon for the first time and booked for lunch today. We felt the warm welcome by the staff and pleasantly surprised with the lovely interior..."

888bing888

"The first thing we noticed as we entered Azon Filipino Restaurant is its imposing interior, which could be a perfect backdrop for both casual and..."

XED 🐘

"Definitely a 10/10. Azon lives up to its Masterchef standards. Decor, ambience, food quality, service, price - They're all top notch. Food are..."

Katchuchipachuchi

"We came here on a group on voucher and boy did we have treat. We were greeted by a very cheerful lady Cecille and led us to our reserved..."

Bubut

"Came here on a Groupon voucher and it was soooo good! My partner and I have ever had Filipino food before so this was definitely a place to try!..."

Bec

"We had the most perfect dinner and had the grandiest time tonight 💕 Food and service was perfect! Highly recommended to all even the most..."

Wella

"My second time to eat here. Love the food and the ambiance. My favorite on-tray is the Filipino Food Platter, It feels home. Tried Sizzling Stuffed..."

EAT Girl 👑

"I celebrated my birthday with my mum and dad in this restaurant. Right away we were welcomed warmly by the staff. The food was well presented and..."

Dimple Gwapa Hehe

"Azon is a Filipino restaurant with a twist. We were in a group of ten and decided to share orders. Selections from their menu are popular dishes from..."

Lynette R

"Our experience at Azon located in parnell was absolutely wonderful. Despite us being first timer to try this restaurant. From the moment we were..."

NicoleSaunders

"Main Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Very exciting twist to my favorite dish, Lechon Kawali. I usually have this in the Philippines and it..."

Jandrick Climaco

"Its my first time to make a review here in zomato just to give credits to Azon and my friends who made my bday memorable. We got our groupon voucher..."

BashaBisaya

"Service was good and the staffs are superb. The ambience was splendid and on top of that is the pleasant music playlist. Had a wonderful experience..."

Rj.lt920

"Loved the ambiance. Service and food was excellent. Unique take on Filipino food. My friends loved the lechon kawali. There were also vegetarian and..."

Mharya Ong

"One of the most beautiful and decent Filipino Restaurant to dine and relax here in Auckland. Filipino staff are very friendly and it was a pleasure..."

Jessica Lua

"Looking for something new? Well, Azon in Parnell is one of the youngest in that area. Introducing Filipino cuisine to Kiwi palate and its all..."

Marc Anthony Paumig

"The menu is broadly appealing and offers something for everyone. A mix of filipino food with western touch that makes all the food appealing not..."

Jenry Detumol Fajardo

"Great food and a nice cosy atmosphere. We had the pork BBQ, prawn curry, grilled squid and the green beans.The pork BBQ were devoured by..."

Keith Emmerson

"This is my 5th visit to Azon and i would highly recommend this restaurant, service is amazing and food is exceptional. Well done Chef Leo for..."

Tinkerbell

"Definitely a great place for best (fusion) flipino food.Very satisfying. Me and my wife enjoyed their shrimp curry, crispy adobo squid,..."

Liwanagjohnkenneth

"Super sulit!! I already miss the Philippines dahil sa sarap ng food nila, especially the Prawn Curry! 👌🏻You also need to try the..."

Verna Sagum Diaz

"Very delicious autentic filipino foods, presented in a modern way. 10/10 in deliciousness! Cosy and lovely ambience. Very friendly crews. Even the..."

Loida Gore

"I love the ambience. The food is excellent. Cooked by a MasterChef finalist! The staff are friendly and very professional. Azon is a must-go..."

Gerald Carsula

"This is the first review I'm doing here and I'm glad its a good one. Great actually. Ive been meaning to check out this restaurant and I finally got..."

Margrette Vitug

"Looking forward on this day that we would be able to try this Filipino restaurant in Parnell. First impression, setting and ambience are just..."

Girlwithabraces💋

"We planned an abrupt dinner date to this new dig in Parnell. Loved the service and distinct Filipino food flavours in affordable price. Beautiful..."

RsheNZ

"Don't get me started on this place! My friends and I have an absolute ball of a time every time we come here. The food is brilliant - I'm afraid to..."

Natalie Barrett

"With a come back of fresh new menu, once again Chef Leo surprise my palate with bursting flavor of Filipino cuisine with a twist. From appetizer to..."

Lean Bermudez

"Food and Flavour: 4/5Ambience: 5/5Seating: 4/5Service: 5/5Value for Money: 5/5Top notch Filipino food. What a lovely hostess..."

BonZ Loves Food

"food was yum and price was reasonable. service was prompt and waiter was friendly. decor and ambience were also nice. we will be coming..."

Maria Rohaze Jennifer Te-Luzada

"Azon is a new Filipino restaurant conveniently located in the Parnell strip. We stopped here for lunch after a busy morning in the CBD. The ambience..."

Jayden Campbell

"Amazing and friendly staff. The food is super good and it felt like home! The interior design reminds me of the old fashion classy filipino vibe. If..."

Oni Pantig

"There were five of us . My first visit was about two weeks ago with my wife and our youngest son based in Sydney . With the recommendation by..."

Meng Tan

"Being a first timer at this restaurant I didnt expect that Filipino food would be raised to a different level. The place is cozy and elegant. The..."

Dave Emmanuel Sasis

"Filipino food with a twist. The ambience is very cozy. You wouldnt think that its a Filipino resto from the outside. The service is superb. Highly..."

Aldie Cabalan

"What a great venue! The interior and seating arrangement is so thoughtful. It is a shame that the seats are slightly too low for those of us not..."

Sam Smith

"Dine here last night and the food is not only amazing, and beautifully presented but the staff are super friendly and helpful. Love the decor and a..."

Pinky Applin

"Food: perfect harmony of Filipino and International flavours that would bring you back to your childhood. Simply good food that's meant to be shared...."

Jason Paul Garcia

"Just been for lunch and it was lovely. I liked the decor. The service was good, there were only three tables used so not too crowded and the food..."

Wendy Hepburn

"This is our first time to try out Chef Leo's resto. The place looks very appealing with the excellent interior. The menu is simple and only a few..."

Charmant_lady

"Came here early on a Monday and most tables were reserved so could be a good idea to make reservations.We were very pleased that it was a..."

Drawingroomculture

"The food here is amazing! I'm Filipino and I definitely love the traditional Filipino food. However, I love how Azon has turned Filipino dishes into..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"We had a party of 9 so we ordered all the mains plus desserts and most of the starters. Good that we did as every dish was superb and will be back..."

Mei

"Have driven past this place almost everyday but never tried it till last night. Our 1st impression was good. Decor was quite modern, with Asian..."

Patrick Tong

"We went back again and will look forward to dining againJanine was very friendly and took wonderful care of us !The food was amazingly..."

Globalfoodlover

"Great food and awesome staff...i went there with high expectations and wasn' t disappointed. Fancy place to start with, friendly and attentive..."

Rizza

"Pinoy fusion at its best. Went hereon a stormy night with my lovely colleagues and was worried we can't get a table. Their phone number is not yet..."

Kookie G Samin

"Thoroughly enjoyed having lunch at this place (although I must say it is perfect for dinner). Traditional Filipino dishes served with a twist whilst..."

Vicente YE

"This is an upscale Filipino restaurant with a modern take on traditional dishes using freshest ingredients. Prepare to be surprised in a good way...."

Jenn Javier

"We went here on valentine's day and we love it. During this the they serve a set menu for which we really enjoyed. They also have us chocolates..."

Nino Bustillos

"Wow what a great experience of fusion Filipino food. I always check the bath room when I eat in the restaurant and it reflect how clean the..."

joe lorenzo

"Great first visit here, great first impression. Would definitely come back here again. The food is tasty, original and while I'm also a huge Filipino..."

Carl Non

"My first taste of Filipino food.. and I will be coming back for more! The pork belly and grilled squid salad need to be tried! Crispy and bursting..."

Priyanka Mehta

"I went here with my husband, mother and brother in law. Was pleasantly surprised with the food here. My favourite was the sisig lettuce cups for the..."

Sights and Sales

"Excellent food and very attentive and helpful staff!! the squid adobo was cooked to perfection and ginger rice is my new favourite side! Definitely..."

Perugina Partridge (Gina)

"this one you shouldn't miss in Auckland. a must see and experience. the food falls nothing short in terms of its flavors and texture. a true blend of..."

pocs bermejo

"First taste of Filipino food. Very impressed with menu selection. Friendly staff, good service. Ideally for sharing small..."

Phil Collins

"First review I've ever done. Food and service was superb. Try the meringue dessert and the crab main. Marvellous evening discovering a new..."

Zeb Barry

"Delicious Filipino cuisine with a modern twist! Very difficult to decide what to eat! Congrats to Leo! Will come..."

Epiphany Strings

"Loved it! Awesome place even better..."

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