The best Restaurants in Auckland Central

Kiss Kiss

87/100 (3656 ratings)

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"love the food. craved it all lockdown. always get fantastic service from the friendly staff. awesome mix of drinks available also. must try pork bao..."

Vinson Tarm

"Staff/service: 5/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 4/5Came here for a birthday celebration. The staff was super friendly and nice. They..."

SM

"Just yum!!! I had the fabulous lemongrass chicken bao and shared a salad with my friend. I can’t fault the food - the crunchy rice bits in our..."

Michelle M

"Tried and loved it :D we had sweet and sour pork belly & of course pad Thai! I would say Saan has more variety in terms of menu selection - but..."

Min Min

"The travel to Balmoral is worth it just to literally gobble down the most delicious Chicken Bao buns on this planet. The texture of the bun, the..."

Jayme

"Omg this is so impressive. Fresh mango, coconut rice, not too sweet and not too sour. Everything just right. Will definitely order again. I love Thai..."

LuNa The TuNa

"We came in for Sunday lunch and staff were really friendly and accommodating with the kids. We loved the sticky rice and mango dessert! So we will be..."

Kathrine Haigh

"Would recommend this place. Good food, loved the ambience. Food presentation was beautiful and tastes so yummy. Serving size are big and great for..."

Kaye Arguelles (ZOMATO GOLD CODE: KAYE 6954)

"The staff at kiss kiss really make the experiance! From friendly management to lovely waitresses 💞 I love this place. Also great bang for..."

Savannah B

"Great vibe and cool decor. Food was a bit too small portion and pricey..."

Monica A

"The Pad Thai and Kuaitiao Khua Kai (Menu items 17 and 18) were amazing. Not only was everything delicious the food came so quickly I thought we were..."

Allison B

"Because I've often see Kiss Kiss very packed, I wanted to see what it was all about. I ordered the chicken nibbles, pork larb, mango sticky rice and..."

Aszy

"Absolutely amazing! I had the tofu bun and it was delicious, along with the phat kana which was so flavourful. I also had the French fries which..."

Megan Browne

"Amazing food! This place is great for a large group so you get to try a bit of..."

Trin

"Delicious food here and cool(ly) decorated interiorThe baos are yum as are the deep fried tofuGreat ambience, great vibe and delicious food..."

Chan Can Eat

"Awesome Atmoshphere! , we came here just after opening time and ordered the Bao Buns, Pad Thai, Pork Ribs and Khao Soi.. Loved the food, Great..."

Luke Rooney

"Must-try restaurant on Dominion Road. Vibrant and colorful decor with friendly staff service. Food was delicious and got so many wow-factors in it!..."

Pig Cat

"Beautiful ambience. Quite a unique place and lovely restaurant to socialise. Tasty food and fills u up. Definitely a place to try..."

Fi Bing

"Wow, favoriate Thai restaurant in Auckland. Crazy with their pork belly and fish. Every sigle dishes tried so far all tasty. Trust me Must..."

Mia Sun

"The pork ribs were SO good. My friend and I matched it with the chicken & prawn pad Thai with one of their cocktails. The atmosphere was great,..."

Liv

"I always love coming to kiss kiss for a chilled out place to catch up with friends over a good feed. Brought a friend from Taupo for a late lunch on..."

Gloria Ching

"Decided to be adventurous and go to @kisskisseatery in dominion road for some thai 😮Food: 7/10Atmosphere: 7/10Service:..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"The decor and the lighting in the restaurant really adds to the overall experience. With their prompt and quick service it makes for an enjoyable..."

Elyse Oh

"This restaurant has been recommended in the past but we didn't had the chance and what we were missing!!!!Although the restaurant is simple..."

João Plácido

"Amazing choice and variety!! something for everyone! great for big groups. Doesn’t take bookings but wait isn’t too long. Amazing cocktails and..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Finally went here after tonnes of recommendations and it lived up to the hype! Food was great but a shout out to the lychee beer! The pork belly..."

Amindha Fernando

"Ribs is tender and nicely seasoned. Pad Thai and fries is a little bland today, but usually good. Food came together at the same time...."

Denny M

"Great food. The ribs were quite nice. The fish were yummy. Will definitely come here to try other food. Quite crowded so make sure you come early...."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"Tucked down on a side street off busy Dominion road. I feel like I was having dinner at a street shop on an isolated island. Love the vibe and the..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Porkribsssssss! Best in Auckland I reckon. Used to love the other American chain restaurant's ribs. But now kiss kiss is my favourite. The atmosphere..."

Taurus Cao

"Went here for an early dinner with my boyfriend and we had the pork bun, chicken pad thai and the larb. ALL of the dishes were sooo good and very..."

Margarita Ramos

"One of the kind Thai restaurant set around Dominion Rd. Love the island decorations and lively vibe. Staff are warm and friendly. Great for a causal..."

Lucy

"Good food, great portions and lovely staff. Ambience is a bit too loud and jazzy but I wouldn’t mind visiting this place again for the food and..."

Nivsha Amin

"I went to this restaurant about a month ago and had to write a review. Love the ambiance of this restaurant. Friendly service with great food. What..."

Colin Tarm

"You definitely need to check this place out. Third time visiting this place was during my 19th birthday and I absolutely loved it. I definitely think..."

Alyssa Cabingan

"Decided to try this place out after seeing it on Zomato. We made use of my sis Zomato Gold 1+1 food and my Groupon voucher. Good value for..."

Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)

"Came in for dinner yesterday night. We ordered the fried rofu, mayo, crispy with cabbage with a Bangkok style dressing and coriander bun, Sii Khrong..."

Rosanne Choy

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceAmazing Asian Fusion Restaurant in AucklandThis place..."

곰정안

"This is definitely one of my favourite foodie spots! My partner and I dined here last night - we ordered one of the Buns (lemongrass chicken one),..."

Paige Leota

"It was wonderful diner. I enjoyed so much. Had chicken bun, fish, chips, pat-tai. Everything was so yum. I will definitely come back. Kind and lovely..."

Alice In New Zealand

"The place was awesome with lovely staff. Just love the vibe ! Tried whole snapper, pork buns , sriracha chicken wings all deliciously tasty! ..."

Soumya PriyaDarshini

"No bookings so we had to wait about 20 minutes, wasn't too bad however as you were able to purchase a drink whilst you waited. We ordered the pork..."

Kate

"This place literally has a piece of my heart. We came on a friday night, so it was busy. Had a small wait but ordered drinks. Once we were seated and..."

Becks Fielding

"Really, really yummy food. Service was friendly and fast. We had the whole fried fish, pulled beef salad and the sticky pork dish. Fiber licking..."

Hannah Chiam

"We have been here a couple of times, in both occasions it has been delicious, our favorite dishes are Pad Thai -spicy and awesome- and pork ribs..."

Cesar Luis

"Brave to come here at dinner with children. No bookings required therefore we waited at least 25 minutes to get a seat. The staff was very friendly..."

888bing888

"◾Great Service◾ Good Vibes◾ Tasty foodWe did a random groupon for Kiss Kiss and it was well worth the drive.They don't..."

Scott

"Kiss Kiss has the most amazing atmosphere, without a doubt this was the biggest highlight of the location. I would probably rate this just under 4 if..."

Lance Law

"Amazing food and lovely customer service. Would definitely recommend for lunch, dinner or just a snack. Nice vibe and design. suitable for all..."

Ben Willis

"Oh ma gash this place was everything I expected and more! The lemon grass chicken bao was delish. Nice chunky piece of crispy chicken with pickled..."

S&G Take Auckland

"We went here at night. Love the atmosphere and decor and quirky viewmaster cocktail drinks menu. Nice and friendly staff. The floor was noticeably..."

Adrianna

"We got the chicken pad Thai, pork belly coriander curry with coconut jasmine rice, free range fried chicken bao bun and chips with tumeric spices...."

Persian Foodie

"Pork belly bao gets my vote every time, but despite living so close I hardly ever go to Kiss Kiss - it's just that much pricier than places that I..."

Rose

"Would recommend this place to everyone😍 The place has great vibes, if u love ribs..this is the place to visit for fall of the bone type of ribs,..."

Danique Tupou-Boyce

"Been wanting to try this place for ages! If you've been to Happy Boy you should be familiar with the bright neon lights and friendly and chill..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Love the vibe of this place its like you're in a resto near the beach 😎 Love the chicken bun. Also, the pad thai is different from the usual but..."

Pauline

"Went here recently with a friend and had the pork ribs and pad thai. Both were delicious! We also shared a bucket cocktail which I thought was a..."

Dani

"Great place for some good Asian fusion food! Awesome price for some delicious food, good for both large groups and date nights. Well conceited..."

Sunaina Goundar

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

Mon.

"We ordered the pork belly bao - delish, generous serving of pork. Also had a fried chicken bao - the chicken was really tough but still tasty. We had..."

Hoana

"Food was nice and very well priced, service was great. A bit tricky to find parking unfortunately. Only downfall is that I would have loved 100x more..."

August Hislop

"This place has an unique vibe that I cant find anywhere else. Been following them on instagram for a while and finally we got the chance to give it a..."

Quinn Mai

"Super yummy food, great quirky ambiance and very friendly staff. I was really surprised at how crispy and super delish their whole snapper was...."

Bhavya

"If you love neon vibe anything, Kiss kiss is a place for you. The take on thai food served with a hint of playfulness elevates the dining experience,..."

Calvin

"Came here with friends for lunch and loved the menu! so many different options and great to see a few vegetarian selections too. I had the king of..."

Sophie Wilton

"Thai cuisine is probably my favourite cuisine and kiss kiss is right up there with the best of Thai places. From the buns through to the noodle or..."

Sjr Sjr

"Great place to go! Good atmosphere and the service is excellent. Don’t miss the ribs! A must. Small menu but all plates are fantastic. Deserts also..."

Boty

"Took my family here for lunch, we’re big eaters... everything was so flavourful and FILLING! Might I add there were 8 of us - ordered 3 plates of..."

Loi Elisapeta Fuimaono

"Loved everything about this place - seating, decor, service, and most importantly the food. From the thin rice noodles to the curry noodle soup and..."

Sarina Tuihalangingie

"Absolutely love this place. Staff are friendly and attentive, food is great!!! Pork ribs are a must try.... want to go back again and Ive already..."

FoodMakesMeHappy

"The ambiance is great. The food is what you expect. Something about the lighting always makes me smile. It’s a great addition to the rest of the..."

Nade

"Overall really tasty food but wouldn’t consider it authentic thai food. Must order the pork ribs and fried fish!! Definitely must-try :):)..."

D Leow

"AMBIENCE 3/5SERVICE/STAFF 5/5FOOD 4/5PRESENTATION 4/5QUANTITY/PRICE 4/5To start off with the ambience is beautiful the..."

_foodfanatic

"Great food at reasonable prices. Staff are friendly. Would be great if you could book though, especially as they don’t have any seating area while..."

Jmo

"The food prices here are similar to most of the other Asian fusion restaurants but the best thing about this place is that the portions are decent...."

Benedict Uy

"We came along for a birthday celebration for seven guests on a Saturday evening. We were seated promptly despite how busy the place was. Cocktails..."

Jon-Paul Fey

"This place is so freaking awesome! Decor, ambience and vibe totally rad!! Food is really really good with maybe portions and great drinks menu. Beers..."

I'm Hungry

"If you love pork and act like one. Welcome.Strong advocate of the Pork belly bao here. Have since brought two people here to try it,..."

Auburn4000

"Great place for delicious and affordable Thai food.There are not many restaurants in this area that have interiors that are as colourful..."

Aleana Fernando

"food was so delicious, full of flavour. love the buns.....so yummystaffs were very friendly and welcoming.very unique interior.the..."

Nukualofa

"the interior of the restaurant was really nice and chill, very friendly service. food here is so good i would definitely come here again. I also..."

Kylie

"Came here for a snack lunch on a Saturday around 1pm. It wasn’t really busy or quiet and the interior design is very spacious; bringing a feeling..."

Jason Zhang

"This place is so hip! It’s layout is alike to a lunch room, small low tables at a large amount fitted closely together. But it’s a atmosphere..."

Georgia Vossen

"Always an amazing time at the always busy kiss kiss. The food is really nicely priced. I would just be ware that because they don’t do bookings..."

Hannah Rose

"Went after work with our Cuisine Club, has skoped out the menu before hand, so ordering didnt take long - the food was ON POINT! The Bucket..."

Erica Davis

"Not super authentic, but still good vibes and pretty good food. The bucket cocktail was pretty “uniquely” flavoured. Can’t say it was my cuppa..."

Yuko Saito

"Kiss Kiss is a fusion Asian eatery dressed in pink kitsch-ness off Dominion Road. It's a younger sibling of similarly popular, and blue-er,..."

Vivi S

"Lovely asian fusion admostphere. We ordered the cocktail of the day and it's so fun it came out in a bucket, probably enough for 3 people. Me and my..."

Bella Luv Food

"Kiss Kiss is Dominion Road's modern, thai-fusion bombshell. It's renowned for the bright, vibrant, neon-pink, psychedelic graffiti vibes which make..."

Ashlee Adams

"This place is the cutest! I can’t believe I’ve lived in Auckland for this long and have never been here before. It was super busy when we went so..."

Jessica Li

"I’ve been to Kiss Kiss many times and it always delivers on flavour. My favourite dish is the crispy rice salad with homemade northern Thai..."

Lucia Florence

"Awesome place... Good Thai food... I have an amazing time here.Love the food. Everything came really fast... Drinks looks very good.Place..."

Cristian Baldassarre

"10/10. Great Asian cuisine.Choose cocktails via a viewfinder,Great menu, exceptional food. Try the ribs, pad Thai, while fried snapper and..."

Brizzle

"The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered prawn crackers, chicken nibbles, phat thai, and another rice dish and they exceeded my expectations!..."

Fudgemeup

"Friend recommended this restaurant so I decided to try it out. The environment was very chill and easy going which was nice and also great for taking..."

Amy Lai

"I could kiss the food and the bowel ~ Super delicious, fragrant, flavourful food!! There’s always a line so be prepared to wait. Ordered: Thai..."

Try_something_new

"Finally visited this place and it was sick. Great place to go out with your buds- food is good to share and the cocktail buckets are 🤙. And it..."

Brenna Hobson

"Food: delicious! Totally recommend the deep fried whole fish and the pork ribs 5/5 👌Ambience: fun! Really cool retro theme and love the..."

Mindy Song

"You had me at - kiss kiss 👍 Those ribs were oozing with sweet cane in my mouth. 'Don't be shy now.' 😂😂😂 We used our main as a sharing..."

T.B.F

"What not to love about Kiss Kiss!!! Attentive staff, delicious food with outstanding drink selection, amazing atmosphere with fun and playful setup,..."

Jessica Halim

"It's like somebody opened the moerish gates to food heaven. The pork and chicken buns were amazing. From the mayo to the crispy crust, I enjoyed it..."

Dalton Harris

"Firstly, I absolutely RAVE about the ribs here! They are the best I've had in auckland! The sauce on the ribs themselves was amazing and I didn't..."

Jess Wong

"Food is amazing here! Such a good twist on Thai dishes. Definitely would come here again, every night if I could. Only downfall is that the bar can..."

Stephanie Kourti

"Can't go wrong with Kiss Kiss, such a classic and always delivers. Perfect for a date night, but get in early as it's always super busy! Reasonably..."

Kate DEatz

"If you haven't been to Kiss Kiss before then make sure it is your next destination. Sometimes it is best to go during the week instead of the..."

Ana

"Creative dining environment which makes u feel like dining in a pub. The decorations are so south eastern style but the staff there are almost kiwi,..."

Ellen Zhang

"Great casual place for some good, large-portioned affordable food. Staff were accommodating for my celiac disease and put extra effort into making..."

Angiotensin II

"Every bit as good as the reviews say! We ordered quite a few things on the menu and all were delicious. The Pad Thai & donuts with custard with my..."

Kaizeen Kolah

"I've dined here perhaps 5 times before. Been there with different people, ranging from group of 2, to group of 7. We love the ambience, food and..."

Renee FC Lee

"Great atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. Took us a while to find parking and wait for food. We had 12 people for dinner and we all enjoyed..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Heard so many good reviews about Kiss Kiss so my friend and I came for dinner yesterday. The place was full and we were 6th on the queue. We got..."

Linh 💛

"Such amazing food, the buns are delicious and the pad Thai had so much flavour. So many vegan options, and the atmosphere was lovely, quite busy..."

Hazel.crook

"Went there for dinner during weekday to avoid long queue as they dont take reservation. It's truly a hidden gem in Balmoral. Excellent service huge..."

Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)

"I looooove Thai food and had been looking forward to come here. The decor is fantastic with typical beach vibes (makes you want to go waterboarding)...."

Sakshi Chadha

"The whole fried fish was cooked perfectly with a delicious tamarind sauce on the side that was all kinds of yummy - spicy, garlicky and sweet. Loved..."

Sammy D

"Always great Thai food, nice and cheap too. The bao are yummy and the pad Thai is really good. Good selection of craft beer and cocktails. It's got a..."

Petra Pearce

"Interior is aesthetic but we had to sit outside bc there it was full inside and dont think you can make a reservation. The pork bun was yum, but..."

HelenMeng2000

"Enjoyed the dinner with mates. Unique atmosphere, reasonable price but delicious food (esp pork ribs). Cannot make reservations but was lucky to get..."

Shazza

"Food was nice but not awesome very oily - very easy to make vegan and the staff were super helpful. Main issue was the cutlery was dirty, but they..."

Mary Vegan Poppins

"Service was awesome - food was yummy! The pork bao was a bit dry would have been perfect if it wasn't so tough and chicken bao was yummy too. I had..."

Hope

"went to kiss kiss after a tiring shift and was immediately cheered up because the staff were so kind and funny. the food was also super delicious, we..."

Kaia Brown

"I've been wanting to go to Kiss Kiss for a very long time and I finally went lastnight. I ordered the Thai milk tea, Thai style pork belly bun & Phat..."

Bryan Chan

"been waiting so long to come here!!!!when we first came there was a 20 minute wait which was fine because we knew it was busy plus it was a..."

Grace

"Service was friendly but a little disorganised, based on the number of guests; expected. The food and atmosphere was great, fun twist on the..."

Charlotte Lucas

"Initially seen some great reviews of this place and who doesn't like Thai food? Been here more than a few times now.Ambience is pretty..."

Jeffie

"This place is busy that is why you need to be have patience in waiting if you want dine in a busy night. We waited for almost half an hour for our..."

Phoenixlovestodine

"Great food and awesome service!Would go back and highly recommended. If you like asian food, it's an ideal place to go and would also suit..."

Sungwook Hwang

"Awesome spot, great vibe and decor. Service was lovely although our server was new and didn't know a what a few things on the menu were. Food wise I..."

Dale

"Amazing dining experience! Seriously felt like we were eating in Thailand - place was pumping with people on a Friday night, love the crazy decor..."

Natyo

"I can't believe it took me this long to get around to trying Kiss Kiss. They do amazing fusion food and also have a delightfully funky decor. With..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Second time being here & really enjoyed it..Kiss kiss has such a cool funky vibe and atmosphere. Food style is Thai fusion. Food is..."

Samantha

"This place has really cool vibes. The neon "kiss kiss" sign really captures the eye. The service is pretty good too. Most of the tables are large and..."

Dxlche

"I called to get takeaway which the girl said would be a 25 mins wait, and that's perfect since it takes 25 mins to get there anyway. I ordered the..."

Marggie Pascua

"We have been here multiple times with my friends and family. Can't beleive i haven't written a review yet.I highly recommend:-Pork bao..."

K

"Awesome customer service . This has the Thai streetfood atmosphere from table clothe to plates . Food was good but not the best Thai food I've tried..."

Leo Dilshan

"Visited here for dinner tonight. Great ambience and cute decorations throughout the place. I was amazed to see many staff working at the place which..."

Jay

"Such a cute place for food with friends and family. Beautiful pink lighting and food was very authentic. Cheap for the amount of food you get but..."

Jessica Thomson

"Had a pork belly bun for lunch today, the slow cooked pork belly got very rich flavour inside, but the skin outside was crispy and crunchy, served..."

Di

"Tried this place for dinner, the casual setting is very welcome and neon lighting is cool. Service was good, the staff were friendly. The buns are..."

Reuben Philip

"Been here twice now, once for brekkie and once for dinner, two different dining feels. When we came in the morning it was pretty quiet and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Such a cool vibrant place- the food and the setup of the restaurant reminds me of the cool street food markets in northern Thailand. Delicious food..."

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"We decided to pop.in after hearing so many good reports and we weren't disappointed 😁 fast friendly service. We sat outside and the beer..."

Carmen Franich

"Fantastic vibe, great food and customer service! Ordered the whole deep fried snapper, pad thai, pork sticky ribs and pork cracklings to share for a..."

Angel

"We came here with a friend visiting Auckland and were not disappointed! We arrived a bit later around 8 and only waited about 5 minutes for a table...."

Briana

"Had dinner here last night, love the decor & set up. Ordered the pork ribs (10/10 recommend), fried fish & two rice for my boyfriend & I. The food is..."

Anna

"Great spot for a bite of something different, awesome atmosphere and everyone provided great service except one girl who was extremely snooty when we..."

Msmakcindy

"Yum :) what delicious food! We went as a group of three on a very chilly Friday night (not at all recommended weekday since it was absolutely crazy..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"Have been to kiss kiss four times. Love the vibe and decor, and staff are always very friendly. Would recommend the fried chicken bao, and the curry..."

Natasha Watson

"Amazing food and amazing service! Had to wait 10 minutes for a table but it was definitely worth it. Had the peach ice tea and lemmy lemonade for..."

Bella Qian

"Fantastic vibe and good value for money too, well exceeded expectations with awesome service ! We only had to wait ten mins before being seated after..."

Richie Chewy

"Boyfriend took me here as he raved about how good the food was. I have to say I was a bit sceptic as I thought it's just another Asian fusion..."

Amy Peng

"Great food, Had the Ribs, and chicken wings, and pork belly buns. Enjoyed them all but took some of the ribs home as was a big amount.The..."

Steve Hall

"The deep fried fish and tamarind sauce is delicious. The bun with chicken was bland. Many options in the menu with pork. Limited options for chicken..."

PPN

"There are always lots of ppl there. We ordered 8 pork ribs and 10 fried fish. Both of them taste good. The bun is also yummy. It is interesting that..."

MiaZhao

"Seen a few of my friends going to this place and was very keen to try it out. Came here on Sunday arvo with a friend. The atmosphere was quite..."

Queena

"Food was good and fresh made. Awesome price considering the portions and the taste of it.Love the open kitchen and the easy design of it...."

Mark Tiemann

"Best pad thai in Auckland!!!:) my partner enjoyed his pork ribs that he had to order an extra cup of rice. 😂🙈 the feel and ambience of the..."

Marinel Mae Badilles

"Good food, good ambiance, friendly service.Enjoyed my dinner today. Will be back Pork ribs are delicious, bar snacks go really well..."

Preet Singh

"If I am wanting some thai fix. Kiss kiss is the place to be. With a tad of euro asian fusion. This place still keeps the authentic thai..."

Karl Evangelista

"What an awesome place! Went with my in laws early and we just managed to get a table. Clearly quite a popular spot but after tasting the food, I..."

Mezza

"It isn't cheap, and the portions are small. However, it is super fresh ingredients, and traditional flavors, if not entirely traditional..."

Sara Sergejew

"We went to kiss kiss on a busy afternoon. The place was packed and we were given an estimate of 30mins wait. The wait was worth it. We ordered some..."

C & J

"Probably the best restaurant in terms of the happy vibe you get here. Floral sheets, pink kiss kiss lighted boards etc make you feel like if you go..."

Aabhas Dole

"Great place for dates or a quick bite before moving on. Loved the shared table idea, reminds me of street food eating in Asia. Can get busy, but you..."

Dene Amos

"UPDATE: came here at 9:15pm on a Saturday before Christmas Eve for a late dinner. We got the chicken and pork belly bun, ribs and som yum salad...."

Oksana Zhang

"Fun environment with good food and drinks. The staff were a bit slow to take our order or check on us but when they did finally come to take our..."

Natalie Janet

"Had a fantastic time stuffing my face and the people were super nice, especially the lady with the toucan pin, you're fantastic 🌻Definitely..."

Tina Yu

"As soon as you walk in, you will notice the eclectic and relaxed vibe of the place. Communal tables, neon lights, a disco ball in the restrooms etc...."

Blaz Jemc

"Great value and food came very quickly. Good service. Sharing between 3 people, we each got a bun and ordered the pork ribs and Phat Thai...."

Karen

"The food at kiss kiss is definitely unique. And as much as I hate to admit it, the food is worth every cent. The people have always been friendly. I..."

Vinmanrules

"Fantastic quick meal out on a weeknight! Cheap and cheerful, great atmosphere, and plenty of friendly staff so food came super quick! The chicken bun..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Kiss kiss is awesome! Love the vibe here, can be a tad tricky trying to get a table as they dont take any bookings, first come first served. I can..."

Nicole Jana

"Such a nice place, quality food that make you feel you are in Thailand.Mango sticky rice was awesome!!Loved the atmosphere of the place..."

Unicat90

"Loveeed the vibe of this placeFrom the plastic floral table sheets to the led kiss kiss sign and the way you guys let us view your cocktail list..."

Thegreeats

"My friends and I went to this restaurant last week. When I entered it and I found it didn't unlike other thai restaurants of New Zealand. I like its..."

I'm A Foodie

"It is an amazing space (with some amazing pop art going on), the staff were super lovely and the food came out pretty fast. Plus I was pretty..."

Z.

"Awesome staff, big portions, decent food and a relaxed South East Asian vibe about the place.Loved and can recommend the whole coconut..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Our first dinner attempt incurred queues so I returned to Kiss Kiss on my lonesome to make sure I got a sample of their food offering. This time in..."

Donutsam

"Finally got to eat here on our second attempt, first time they said 30 min wait for a table so went down the street instead because I was too hungry..."

Tu Dinh

"I enjoyed this place. There's a good vibe with the chirpy music in the background and the tropical decor. It has a calming, relaxed atmosphere. I..."

Miura Elikana

"Great place, very spacious really chilled vibe. Staff were nice and friendly we were seated right away. Thai menu, we ordered pad thai, fried chicken..."

Nathalie

"Cute place with nice food 👍Really enjoyed beef mint coriander salad. Beef curry was too salty. We keep adding water to it. But overall..."

JungYun Lee

"About time there was a cool place like this on dominion rd. They live up to their reputation with great service and amazing food. I love the retro..."

Asha Switchblade

"If you haven’t been to Kiss Kiss, it’s worth a visit. Walking in it feels similar to a small overseas food court with large tables to share with..."

HJ

"Dined last night with friends, my first time..food was amazing the stand out was the buns!!!!!!Going today for takeaway buns to show off to..."

Wendy Fa'afili Keate

"Love the ambience at Kiss Kiss. Large neon signs, pop art and splashes of colour everywhere...very unlike the muted monochromatic palette of..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Proprietors of Chinoiserie and L’Oeuf, Celeste Thornley and brothers Jasper and Ludo Maignot’s newest venture is Kiss Kiss in Balmoral. Modeled..."

Hungry Auckland

"Well priced, Great falvours, innovative and not your typical thai place. everything is great.Have tried the pad thai, rice salad, pork curry,..."

Whiskyncigars

"Lives up to the hype, just like its sister restaurants there isnt much you can fault with the breakfast at Kiss Kiss. The staff are all really..."

Roana Bilia

"A E S T H E T I C S T O K Y O D R I V EV A P O R W A V E Y U N G L E A N S U N S E T F L O R A L S H O P P E needs more..."

Anthony Braxton

"Great new fusion restaurant giving Dominion Road a bit of diversity. Fantastic service and decor, a really funky place! Fresh, fast food full of..."

J.T547

"Came here on Sunday with my 3 brothers for lunch. Immediately impressed with the quick service and tables were spotless. Bench type seats so plenty..."

Stephen French

"After hearing the owners of 'Chinoiserie' and 'Loeuf' had opened a new Asian-fusion eatery, I couldn't wait to check it out and finally managed to..."

Charlene Weaver

"Wow! This place is great! Cool decor, good service and yummy food. Fried chicken bun- 4/5Pork belly bun- 3.5/5Ribs- 4.5/5Pulled..."

Marcella

"Awesome decor, cool View master cocktail menu and fantastic food! Haven't tried day menu but the ribs, chicken wings and doughnuts were amazing!..."

Mvtt

"I really like the flavour of the food we had here and it was rather easy on the wallet too. The cheeky Thai road side deco plus old school..."

Ethan Liaw

"I love this place, there is so much flavour in everything I have eaten here. There service is very proffessional and everyone is actually working..."

Ten

"Dined here last night. First impressions were great, lovely waitresses who came and told us where to sit. Once seated were handed menus to figure out..."

Hannah Gear

"Again another hipster asian places that is doing well in Auckland. The crispy chicken bun could do with a bit more heat and salt but not bad. The bun..."

Travels4Food

"Delicious street Thai food with punchy flavours and plenty of character to boot. Love the retro theme with the wall murals, decor and drinks menu in..."

Elena Ching

"WOW . After hearing rave reviews my friend and I decided to try this place for dinner. Loved the atmosphere when we came in. Wasnt too formal just..."

Coz I Can

"7 of us had dinner there last nightAll very much enjoyed itSlightly off beat tables and benches add to the experienceThe service was..."

Glenn Town

"Love the decor of this place!!!! Super spacious, funky murals, indoor plants and umbrellas! It's like a vacation resort. Came here for..."

ShoRt

"One word - AMAZING. We had the Larb Moo & the Bangkok Filled Roll (Pork). The flavours were unmatched. The food was presented beautifully and the it..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"Wow! This place is awesome! I saw a few of my fellow Instagram friends dine here so we came here lunch time on a Saturday. It was fairly busy,..."

Miss Kiki

"Great staff and atmosphere! We ordered the full coconut and a bucket of alcohol... That bucket was so small but was the most..."

Rohit Victor

"My partner and I came for dinner last night We ordered chicken wing as starter, Pad Thai and Tom Yum Gai as main dish and mango sticky rice for..."

❤️Irene

"Came here when it first opened not really knowing what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered around 9 things on the menu and they were..."

Melissa

"The Auckland epic food scene has been slowly branching out in their flavour profiles, serving up not just the typical eggs bene and pancakes, but..."

Husk Creative

"Loved the laid back atmosphere of the place. Great place for a casual catch up with friends and ideal for sharing with a group of about 8ppl. The..."

MegaW

"Good food and fun atmosphere. The food lacked the freshness and heat expected from Thai food. We ordered the curry noodle soup, pork sausage salad..."

RunningForCake

"Dinner for 4 tonight. Place was pumping with every seat taken. 15min wait for a table was well worth it. I can see why it is so busy. Food was all..."

Avi

"New kid on the block, Kiss Kiss takes over the old Drum City space; serving Thai street food for modest prices in an extremely spacious..."

Ben Ch

"These guys are good. Really good! And the service is friendly too. Ribs are soooo great. Donuts and green custard is weird but also great! So..."

Stella T

"This place is so hype right now, and understandably so! It was so packed a couple of Wednesdays ago that it was a 1/2 hour wait to be seated so we..."

Lucy

""When in doubt, cut up a pig - that was the town's motto." Harry, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.Sunday 7pm 2 diners Khao Soi Gai, Larb..."

Beam

"Visited kiss kiss for dinner. Loved the retro fit out, good open space and lighting. Ordered the deep fried snapper, it was so damn good I finished..."

Lee Lam

"I was so excited to hear about this place opening up! We have had the pleasure of experiencing Kiss Kiss for dinner and brunch and both were..."

Alana Rose Gray

"This place is awesome- friendly staff who were great at helping us through the menu, nice atmosphere and such good food. We went for lunch and the..."

Lee

"Pork-belly curry = 4/5. Get the pork belly. $16 and Melts in your mouth! The Pad Thai was pretty outstanding, but there's better out there...."

Lisa

"We live around the corner from Kiss Kiss and Sunday night was the second time we've been in a month. The place has an awesome vibe / atmosphere which..."

Ryan Orr

"This place could have been transported directly from any Sth East Asian city, it's that legit. They have View Masters at each table, VIEW..."

Kieran

"I'm so happy that this is a "cool" looking place with great food and prompt and very friendly service. Far too many eateries in Auckland these days..."

Knorisheats

"What a delightful place, so vibrant and fresh feeling. The food is delicious and fast! Great for sharing and the cocktails pack a punch - I recommend..."

Sheridan Slattery

"Arrived for dinner around 7pm and it was chaos, people everywhere. No indication of who was waiting to eat, who was waiting for a drink, who was..."

Cat

"How great is it when a new eatery lives up to the hype?We had brunch at Kiss Kiss today and wow! What a great new addition to the super popular..."

Andi Jandal

"Yum yum yum! We love kiss kiss! The atmosphere is very hip. Youngsters will defitnately enjoy this place. I ordered the porkbelly and my bf got the..."

Joanne Chiang

"We LOVE KK and we've only dined there during the day. If you're looking for a cool, funky place to dine @ and you want great service, definitely try..."

Vitale Eti

"I was hanging out for my new favourite brunch spot and now I have found it. I plan on going back and trying everything on their brunch menu as soon..."

Rebecca Smith

"These French boys produce excellent Asian fusion / European brunch items. The menu is more Asian than L'oeuuf which is a firm fave of mine. Make sure..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Was treated to Mother's Day breakfast at this great new addition to Balmoral. Seating was the first obstacle as it's all bench/shared tables for 6,..."

Yoda

"I've been to Kiss Kiss twice now and loved it both times. So far I've tasted the pad Thai, the chicken coconut curry and a handful of the cocktails...."

Madicattt

"Have heard mixed reviews about this place but really wanted to give it a try myself. I loved everything about it, the atmosphere, the interior, staff..."

Kat

"Came here for dinner and had the pad Thai with prawns which was truly authentic Thai. Can't wait to come back to have the sticky rice again (this is..."

Anna Barlow

"This is such a welcome addition to Balmoral where our cafe scene is close to nonexistent! (This place has two different vibes & menus between night..."

Bizcochito

"Delicious food! I had the kaffir lime scotch egg with spiced pumpkin, cabbage and coriander pesto on sourdough. Amazing flavours and textures, would..."

Joanna Koat

"Amazing spot, vibrant and fun. The food is amazing, both during the day and the evening. Its laid back and welcoming and fits in to the Balmoral..."

Ally Smart

"Dined here on the opening night and absolutely loved it. Service was quick and super friendly. I had the pad thai and it was delicious! It was very..."

Becky Lee

"went here for lunch last week and then dinner a couple days later. opted for French toast and the black rice at the lunch which was delightful and..."

Matt Davidson

"I read about Kiss Kiss on The Denizen so I thought id try something new in Balmoral.The decor was basic but had cool vibes and some cool wall..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Great new addition to the cafe/restaurant scene in Balmoral. I had heard a couple of great reviews about this new all day Thai Eatery so thought we..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Love their daytime cafe menu. The Brioche French toast with dulce de leche is to die for. The scotched eggs is also equally delicious although the..."

Anh Doe

"Great new addition to Balmoral. Delicious pork curry, green papaya salad, pork crackling by the bowl. Nice spacious area. Light and airy..."

Varsha Paul

"A group of friends catching up. This place came recommend by other friends and did not disappoint. Ample parking (both free and paying). Great..."

puddie mocha

"Really good Thai food restaurant. Friendly staff, restaurant clean and tidy. Food is really good and tasty. Love that pork ribs, pad Thai, larb meal..."

Orang Indo Jalan2

"Food was really good totally reccommend, service was average and not very attentive. The tables are very close together and make it slightly..."

Jay “Jackels” Pat

"Amazing place to visit with friends, Atmosphere was amazing, staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is outstanding! Highly recommend checking this..."

Jamie Kristensen

"Man, talk about a step back in time. Love tge retro look, the staff were amazing, this includes food and drinks. Reasonably priced also. We paid..."

Filly Misiloony

"Amongst the whispers of culinary taste lies Kiss Kiss Eatery, a haven on Dominican Road where flavors pirouette on taste buds. A symphony of aromas..."

Jillrose Abrahams

"The taste of food here is similar to Thai fusion restaurants, the price of dishes is under 23$. Fast service food. They have a large and vibrant..."

Chloe Dang

"We has catering from kiss kiss for our end of year staff Christmas function! It was amazing! Great food and flavours and so reasonably priced and..."

Cayla Parkinson

"The restaurant vibe is really cool 👍 The Tom Yum soup taste fantastic! The chicken curry noodle surprised me, I love..."

Cindy Hou

"I’ve been here twice already. The first time, we had the ribs and pad thai. They were so delicious. Second time, we had the green curry and pork..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"We had a group booking for 38 people. what an incredible experience was had by all... Superb food, awesome venue, fantastic staff, fast service, and..."

Delwyn McFarlane-Scott

"Lovely place and surprisingly children friendly. Kids meal is a great deal and my kid always enjoy it. Pork open bao bun is a Must try! Highly..."

Thi Mai Phuong Du

"The varied Menu caters to a range of taste buds! We enjoyed each of the dishes we had ordered, however, the Pork Ribs was amazing - they are..."

Edward Kitt

"Visited this place this morning, great service and amazing timing which I appreciated, all the food came together at the same time so there was no..."

Nia

"I love everything about Kiss kiss. Most specially their food. It’s flavorful and have a right portion at a very reasonable price. Been dining here..."

Maki AndArt

"Street food vibes and well done, a pleasant space to enjoy good food. Lots of tables and spacious so good for eating with a..."

Martin Hurst

"The place was lovely! Would definitely recommend this to people wanting to try out different food! There was way too much ginger in my drink but..."

Daniel-Jarrod Potter (ShadowS.I.C.K66)

"This place is so freaking awesome! Decor, ambience and vibe totally rad!! Food is really really good with maybe portions and great drinks menu. Beers..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"I have been to a number of Thai restaurants and this has to be the best so far. Only tried a few of their dishes and all of it were really good. The..."

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Rosehip

87/100 (966 ratings)

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"Follow me on Instagram @hungrynomster for more food reviews! ❤️【ＲＯＳＩＥ】Rosie, in my opinion, is hands down..."

Hungry Nomster

"The service and ambiance it’s good for a cafeteria. The food came fast and hot. The place was crowded with people but not annoyingly which is nice..."

BelaIna

"Sunday brunch at Rosie’s is always my fav. I love the cosy spot, cheerful service and above all clean flavours. Today i explored the vege..."

Gloria Ching

"I came here for lunch with my boyfriend because I remember having the scampi pasta and it was really good. The location is really nice and the..."

Sharon Louie

"Good muffin! They gave butter on wrong plate so me and my friends had to swaped ourself and there was no sugar sticks on the table(not a big deal)...."

Coriander Lover

"A really nice place with a nice atmosphere. I came here for my friend’s birthday a while back and I decided to come again for my own birthday. They..."

Kylie

"Same high quality food as other Hip Group places. Service was good, our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu, able to give..."

Shannon

"Had a nice Saturday brunch up here a few weeks back. Had one of my go to's - poached eggs with a side of bacon and sourdough. Food was good,..."

Clove

"Always wanted to visit here when we stumbled upon this restaurant back then. We finally had a chance to have dinner here. Atmosphere was pretty..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"I like rosie. It belongs to hip group. Their cafes all have same standard. Maybe the presentation is not beautiful. But the food ingredients created..."

Jack Food

"Scampi egg was very delicious, other dishes was ok too. Drinks are tasty and refresh. Can walk to rose garden, really good location. Quality..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Everything we ordered were super delicious. Only wish they served breakfast/brunch menu all day. We got there a bit late and could only order from..."

Bonnie Hu

"Delicious food and drinks. The scampi scrambled eggs were amazing! Cooked to perfection. Will be back again. Can also have a walk..."

Tony Ma

"I was meeting some friends early in the afternoon and we decided to stop here. Whilst this place doesn’t look all big and flashy, it was..."

Hank Wang

"Lovely little place. Great ambienceExcellent from of house staff.Lamb with pea puree. Definate 5*Succulent .Lightly minted..."

Mike G.

"The esteemed Rosie Café, made even more famous by John Key’s hair pulling tactics it taken me far too long to check out Rosies. First off, I’ll..."

Medium_Rare

"Lunch is great here, very nice and relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food and coffee 😋 service is always good and wait staff is always helpful in..."

Angel Wong

"Certainly a 5 star. I've been to Rosie almost every second day for the past 5 years. I love the relaxing atmosphere to start the morning. The staff..."

Wei Feng

"I always wanted to go here for breakfast or lunch, but its always busy. Had a chance to be in the area around 3 in the afternoon and decided to have..."

Sime Cajot

"I tried their french toast and it was pretty delicious. The caramel cream on top was very different from anything Ive tried and complimented the dish..."

Wapatino

"Super friendly place and very nice interior. You get served with sparkling water and someone came around to refill my glass as soon as i drank more..."

Auckland Foodie

"Dined here for lunch on a Saturday the place wasn’t busy and we managed to grab a table! Service was excellent the staff were super friendly (we..."

Nathalie

"Rosie has a very high rating at Zomato. We were there for brunch on a Sunday. There were a lot of customers. I had a fried halloumi with mushrooms,..."

STRADS

"Absolutely delightful 😊 walked in on a busy mothers day got asked takeaway or eat in. We ate in and the lady wrote our name down straight away and..."

Nina

"A good coffee with an almond croissant! Both were excellent. Service was quick and attentive. A small but interesting lunch menu. Venue was full at..."

Fred Ade

"How could you not give this place 5 stars?I've been fortunate enough to go here twice now: once for dinner and once for a sunday brunch...."

Christopher Pearce

"Welcome back to my Auckland review series! Today we’re talking Rosie’s, a vibrant eatery in the neighbourhood of Parnell. Picture the scene:..."

Molly Smith

"Service was impeccable! The staff were very friendly, and offered us a new drink after we accidentally spilt it. It’s a little pricey but..."

Angela

"Ambience: Loved it. A nice and very relaxing atmosphere with an open view and lots of natural lighting looking out into the neighbourhood (5/5)...."

Jen Lin

"This was our second visit for breakfast , still enjoyed it. Food and service were both great. Scampi Omelette were delicious. Maybe one day we..."

Food Explorer

"Foods are all perfect, and the environment is so good, nice service, always full of people, will come back again. Highly recommend..."

Stella

"Rosie is my favourite cafe in Auckland. They're so accommodating and the service is outstanding, they always remember my coffee order! If you like..."

Kate DEatz

"Rosie is one of our all-time favorite restaurants that has a consistent standard of excellent service and delicious food. We love how they handle..."

Sharon Kan

"Another place on my Wishlist, I finally went on Thursday evening. It was horrible weather outside and we were welcomed into a beautiful space and sat..."

Holly Swallow

"Went here on the weekend with two friends and it was absolutely perfect! The cafe itself is on a corner facing the rose gardens, nice open plan with..."

Alysha Bower

"This place truly felt like it was gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen. Excellent service. Beautiful atmosphere. Food is delicious. Must..."

LilMiss Foodie

"By far, one of the best brunch spots in Auckland. The waitress was super friendly. The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Drinks are..."

Aditi Grover

"I tried this place with some of my friends and just looking at the prices it wasnt student friendly but since we were already there we wanted to try..."

Ellynn

"Mike the chef there is amazing, love the breakfast salad! Their cabinet of pastries is always very hard to resist... potentially the best coffee in..."

Izabella Pinker

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, delicious food. We were there for dinner and between us we ordered the venison, grilled chicken, and..."

MD

"I've been keeping Rosie on my list of "restaurants to try" for quite a long time because I think the plate decorating looks not very special. But..."

Bella Luv Food

"Lovely food, great service, beautiful venue. My boss took me here with a colleague for lunch on a busy week day and it's one I'd like to come back..."

Raymond Tiong

"Very chic place from the staff to the decor. Lively and great atmosphere. More importantly, really good tasting food. Fusion lovers-this is the place..."

Veronica Te

"We ate here on a chilly Sunday evening. Inside was warm enough but not toasty. I ordered a honey malt smoothie that was gone before I could get a..."

Paki

"Great service, nice atmosphere and amazing flavour combinations in the food. Wine list great too! Highly recommend for people after high quality..."

Oliver Hill

"Rosie in Parnell is another restaurant owned by the Hip Group - this of course comes with high expectations of good food & service. I'm happy to say..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"We came to Rosie on a Sunday morning at 9am.It was already busy but we were seated right away. Service was good and the staff were..."

Shell

"Love the atmosphere, awesome setting and Deco, comfortably modern, the salad was very bitter, the price is a bit on the higher end of cafe food but..."

Tt_akl

"Good quality food on perfect location close to judges bay. Friendly staffs with perfect environment! The lamb flat bread introduced my their friendly..."

Mindylow_

"In comparison with all of the industrial-styled cafes on trend these days, Rosie is quite simply and minimally decorated, while featuring a stunning..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Stopped by for lunch since we were aiming for their deconstructed hot chocolates. We were greeted at the door and led to our table. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"I am in love with most of the Hip Group eateries, including Milse, The Store, Ortolana and Amano, so it is no surprise that I am now loving Rosie,..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"The old proverbial saying about judging a book by its cover could easily nowadays apply to the dining scene, where appearances can often matter more..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Been here a few times as it is very close to me. Both food and coffee are great. Very special. The service is always good. Highly..."

Lily

"Crowned best café in Metro for 2014, we had pretty high hopes for this revamped corner of Parnell. This is a Hip Group creation after all, the..."

Husk Creative

"Quaint place to stop for brunch, friendly enough staff. However a little squishy inside, quite hard to have a conversation with my bf across the..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Amazing food and friendly staff. Highly recommended! Gets really busy around 10.30am during the weekends so be there early to avoid massive..."

Akarin Opassathavorn

"Came here with a few friends on a saturday for brunch..was pretty busy so we had to wait outside for about half an hour, which was fine as it was a..."

Nicole Jana

"Alright, why we came into this cafe? Been staying in Quality Hotel Parnell before we settled down and we drove through the cafe almost everyday for a..."

Cindy Ong

"I went to Rosie for lunch and wow was really impressed. I ordered the omelette with fish and capers and it was seriously the best omelette I have..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Love this cafe! The menu is amazing, the food is just delicious and the staff are always amazingly helpful and friendly! They also make the best..."

Ginger Milford

"Nice celebrating my friend's birthday at such a pleasant lunch place. The waiters are pleased to recommend their specialities and all the food we..."

Shirley Yu

"I love this place! Their market fish is to die for 😍 and if you go there for brunch/lunch be sure to try their kale smoothie for a healthy kick!..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Great coffee and atmosphere, always enjoy my experience at Rosie! The food is always good from both the kitchen and the cabinet! It's quite amazing..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Atmosphere was nice, love the ambience. Cosy, contemporary aesthetic. Appetiser was nice but a little dull. The main I had was really nice market..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"Beautiful place tucked away near parnell.Best time to go is at night time since restaurant has nice lovely lighting. Went to this place twice...."

JungYun Lee

"Rosie's focus is on locally sourced, fresh, seasonal food, with the aim of letting the ingredients shine. And based on my experience, Rosie totally..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"We went here for breakfast today morning before leaving Auckland after reading the reviews on Zomato. I must say we were not disappointed at..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"First time dine in for lunch at this cafe, the service was good, this miss our order but they doing Their best to recover it... We order fish of the..."

Ryan Wong

"Nice cafe. Pleasant food. Wonderful sunlight streaming in. Quick service. But a few too many flies.We ordered an eggplant dish, chickpea and..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Couldn't help stopping at Rosie's after passed in front of it during my lunch break."Packed means good", I thought, and fortunately I..."

Diogo Reck

"Dined at Rosie for breakfast this morning. I have never been here before. Rosie is nicely decorated and very cozy but the tables are probably a bit..."

Miss Kiki

"I ordered the black pudding and language liver. Outstanding dish. Rich and tasty if you like this sort of stuff. Not many people have this on their..."

Whiskyncigars

"Nice cafe/restaurant atmosphere with unique menu offerings. If you want to try something different then this is a great place to go. The dishes..."

Jenny Da

"came here for a second time after enjoying the first so much. we were seated immediately as we arrived not long after they opened. I had the omelette..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Super busy place! Caught up with some friends here on a Saturday avro. Loved the atmosphere. Good service, but not the best I've experienced. A..."

Jade Lim

"Great fresh food like all the hip group restaurants! Although very frustrating as they forgot our meal and had to wait 30min as others who arrived..."

Paris

"Popped into Rosie one weekday night for a spot of dinner, they were busy and we manage do grab the last table, we were told that a new menu had..."

Lisa Reynolds

"After hearing about their top cafe in 2014 I think? I've been wanting to pay a visit and finally got around to it todayFrom the outside doesn't..."

Thegreeats

"Visited Rosie for the first time today and lived up to my expectations! I had the special which was stuffed deep fried zucchini flowers plated with a..."

Lucia Florence

"Amazing place with an oh so feel good ambience. Went there on new year day. Had to sit inside inspite of the beautiful outside seating, as it was..."

Winnie

"The green eggs benedict with smoked fish is oh-so-delicious! The food, service and ambience is pretty much the same as the other Hip group cafes...."

Misty

"Came for brunch on a beautiful hot day a few weeks ago. The service was great, we had a few lovely waiters look after or table of 5. Offered water on..."

Shelly

"Came here for brunch with the family, had a salted Carmel iced choc, smashed avo and hubby had eggs bene! The avo hollandaise was a clean fresh..."

Chloe-Mae

"Delicious food, coffee and a warm surround made for a lovely lunch here. The food was presented beautifully and tasted just as good...."

Emma Bell

"OMG 😍💕 yes yes yes yes! Driven past this place every time I'm in Parnell and had always wondered what the hype was. Popped in one morning and I..."

Monique Porteous

"I highly recommend this cafe! From the ambiance, decor, service, food and food presentation, every single bit of it is absolute..."

Gianina Castro

"We arrived around 9am, luckily got a table for 2 straight away> Smoked Fish Green Eggs Benedict with Avocado on side - fish was a bit too salty (for..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Been to Rosie a few times. This place is always busy! The staff are friendly. The coffee is consistently good. If you are a coffee lover, this is the..."

Sherry

"Arrived at 12 today, was lucky to get a table when we got there. I love the interior of the restaurant, the colour coordination is very chic. The..."

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"Visited this place a few times for brunch / lunch and each time they have provided me with great experience. It's also one of the restaurants owned..."

TinaS

"This place is wonderful! In the upmarket suburb of Parnell, it makes a fantastic atmosphere. The place was full when we got there but there was a..."

G

"Rosie has such a warm and relaxing vibe!The decor is super chic and quirky..I brought my parents in for lunch to give them a cool..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"minimalism taken to the next level. so minimalistic that even your meal portions are minimal. food is, of course not bad, but it is also not the hype..."

Wei-Kai Shyu

"Love to look wealthy? Come on a weekday afternoon, where the riches are here gossiping and/or having money talks. Gentlepig was here with his..."

Gentlepig

"Upper east side of Parnell. Very bougie haha!! Beautiful coffee. Food portion is tiny for the price. Taste is fantastic. Beautiful location for..."

Miss2thfairy

"NOTE: I came here in March 2015, so their menu may have changed.I had heard a lot about this place through Instagram, and i had been..."

Gemma

"Been wanting to try Rosie's for ages, so when asked where I wanted to have my team farewell lunch, it had to be here. Great atmosphere,..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Heard great things about Rosie and expected great things as it's part of the Hip group. I ordered the smashed herb eggs with halloumi which was..."

Mezza

"Just wow! The brunch menu is delicious. The staff are even more fantastic. We had to wait for a table, but they gave us a nice sparkling water while..."

Sarah Parke

"Love this place, so warm and well decorated. The food is very well presented, ever dish will make you fell like its Xmas. Love the refreshing house..."

LuciferTSN

"Love this place ! The service is great and ambiance is A+The only thing for me is that it the food isn't quite to my taste. I've had the smashed..."

Maye Elle

"Went today to Rosie for breakfast as I had heard so much about this cafe. I had the crushed egg with pumpkin and haloumi. The dish was absolutely..."

Hutokshi Chinoy

"Rosie is an opulent cafe that revels in gorgeous views of the Parnell rose gardens. Have to say though, Rosie is perhaps more hype than anything..."

Daniel Power

"Enjoyed a delicious lunch with Zoe Redden, great food, great service and comfy seats! Would return and recommend. The smashed eggs and..."

Nicola Thompson

"As a past student of Whitecliffe down the road, I used to come here all the time. I love every single item on the menu. The roast potatoes..."

Tanya Kerr

"We went here for breakfast on a rainy sunday. The service is great and the food is pretty good. Probably more on the expensive posh side but overall..."

Breadzania

"Back at my favourite cafe once again. Service is great they top up my glass with sparkling water regularly and are always bright and cheerful...."

Anna Hinton

"Uniquely decorated little restaurant. From a few angles you get a view of the Sky Tower and the Metropolis.All our dishes were really..."

KST

"This have to be one of my favorite cafes! It wasn't very busy when we came here so we managed to be seated as soon as we were greeted. The staff at..."

Julia Liu

"J said it was always crowded. He had tried to come by with his wife, but could never get a table. Well, he was in luck, because I wasn't going to..."

Vivi S

"We've tried this lovely cafe for breakfast several times, and were lucky to have no wait time on both occasions. The staff are friendly and..."

S B

"Busy and upbeat cafe!Food was well done! Refreshing choices in the menu and coffee was absolutely divine! The only thing was that all they..."

Winnie Luo

"The most amazing food and service! Everything was perfect. All the food we ordered was devine. The sodas and cacao smoothie was also delicious...."

Georgia Forde

"Came here for brunch recently on a Sunday; the place was relatively busy but there was a table available right away. The interior is modern and..."

Helena Chen

"A refurbished, friendly cafe. Yummy food and yummy fresh juices. I had a granola which was really nice with the rhubarb. My husband had the apple hot..."

B D H

"My partner and I have been to Rosie twice for dinner and we have been thoroughly impressed both times. I am a big fan of the Hip Group eateries...."

Jess Pendergrast

"Had a lovely lunch here, smoked fish omelette and green field juice, very nice and healthy food, friendly and warm staff, will be coming..."

Di

"Just enjoyed a delicious breakfast smoothie with ricotta and honey, and the smashed eggs with pumpkin purée. My brunch buddy had the Ox tongue..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"Rosie and shine everyone!!This lovely place in parnell is like having a sunny fine dining experience brunch time style.. The Menu will..."

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"My partner and I enjoyed a delicious brunch at Rosie in Parnell earlier this week. As a big fan of Ortolana & Milse, I was very excited in..."

Sophia

"Came in yesterday with a friend eager to try Rosie as we had heard good things. Both massive muesli fans we were both excited to try this option...."

Mueslilo

"This was the first time I had been there since the update from 'Rosehip' and it's fantastic! We went for a family lunch today and we're able to book..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Rosie is our local cafe and we love visiting for breakfast and have also dined there for dinner. The staff are excellent and super-attentive, the..."

Petra Pearce

"Whenever I pass Rosie it is always busy, but luckily when we decided to try here we didn't have to wait for a table. I recommend dinning here during..."

Lauren

"Went here tonight for dessert! Love this place - love how everything is gourmet and quite special. Tried the handmade donuts, which was on point...."

Tania Li

"Went for dessert and had the cinnamon doughnuts. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! Definitely recommended. The place is also..."

Anthony Ellis

"Been there yesterday, great service and friendly wait staff that knows how to recommend food and special for the day. Great recommendation and I..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"For an experience with food that is different but excellent give this a try.... Annoying how places are getting popular in not accepting bookings but..."

Donna&Shane

"All the reviews about Rosie have been true. Its a cute little cafe where food is amazing. The menu is different from the other cafes and it is very..."

Nidhi

"Had brunch today. Great service. We were well looked after. Nice coffee. Served at the right temperature, cause this is one thing I've found lacking..."

Jay

"Only go to this cafe outside of the lunch rush if you are wanting a table quick! Been here twice, once at 12pm and had to wait over half an hour for..."

Craig

"Dinner Saturday night with friends blue cod fish of the day was outstanding, passion fruit meringue tart for dessert spectacular. Recommend popping..."

Girlygirl

"I was excited to finally be able to try this place after having it on my to do list for a while now. I can't fault the service, everyone was..."

Laura Hunt

"When you are awarded the best cafe of the year, expectations get pretty high. We've decided to visit today and we were not disappoint - from..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Easy to find, lots of parking. Quite different though, as it's situated away from the busy Parnell Rise. Rosie is sophisticatedly decorated, and..."

Where.iate

"Cute little cafe, offered blankets when customers are cold. Had an awesome experience here and have returned a few times and been impressed more..."

Sue Smith

"Another excellent visit this morning to this favourite cafe. Service as always incredibly professional, friendly and low key. The gold standard in..."

Highgate

"You'll recognise Rosie as another Hip Group establishment with its synonymous menu featuring a list of posh ingredients and contemporary,..."

Monica

"A lovely little cafe with good ambiance. Had visited a few months ago for lunch and had ordered the eggs benedict with smoked fish, the market fish,..."

Jemimah

"As with any Hip Group eatery, you’ll recognise Rosie by the contemporary decor and clean lines that attract young people for being effortlessly..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Such nice place , really special menu , And good dessert .Love the beef dish ,feel special .Really good set up . Friendly and helpful..."

Alen

"Rosie is the perfect combination of great food, delightful staff and amazing decor in a central Auckland location. The menu is synonymous with..."

EatsByZee

"Had tea at this lovely place last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. The place is modern looking and cozy. The first thing I noticed was their colorful..."

Ninjunkie

"Wonderful milkshakes, good service and great food. The food is relatively pricey for what it is (serving size) but the flavours are delicious. I am..."

Katerina Hond

"Stellar food and service at Rosie. The coffee was superb and we each got the mushroom served with a poached egg (forgot what it was called) with a..."

Wilson Chau

"Having replaced Parnell’s iconic Rosehip Cafe at the Gladstone Rd junction, Rosie was buzzing with customers on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s one..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Rosie is another wonderful cafe from The Hip Group. The menu follows similar suit to their other eateries, with breakfast and lunch options presented..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"A new addition to the Metro Top 50 Restaurants for 2014, Rosie is created by Scott Brown and Jackie Grant (aka the Hip Group) and is an incarnation..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Went there lunch and it's the first time. Staff were delightful. They were busy all the time and I waited 15 mins to get a table. The waitress passed..."

Taste

"Went for the first time since it reopened in April.Without doubt one of the best meals I have ever had. The imagination that has gone into the..."

Anne Ross

"Love the new fit out. Same great service. Please don't change your name to " Rosie " - it's a bit blue rinse isn't it ? Plus you can't very well..."

Sarah Lloyd

"This is a fav spot for sunny weekends. The location is great, not far but peaceful. The prices are slightly high but we feel its worth it. They..."

Jason Huang

"popped in there for lunch after visiting the rose garden.Took my wife and daughter who are a bit picky. However 2 x egs benedict and 1 x..."

Tom Pine

"I LOVE Rosehip Cafe! the staff are very friendly, attentive and efficient. The food is amazing and fresh and they make a wicked old fashioned..."

Claire

"March 2012 This is such a popular cafe that at times it is impossible to find a place to sit! Once you are in the coffee is superb!June..."

Walksinauckland.com

"This was a great experience for our Team of 24 who came for breakfast. staff were excellent and the food great. It couldn't have been better...."

Paul Brooks

"An unsuspecting venue and location - a cafe at the side of Gladstone Road. However the food was delicious, interesting and even surprising! Service..."

M

"Delicious...very good menu. Lovely food, excellent coffee. Service is great. Crowd is a mix, mostly older patrons. That's okay! It's Parnell after..."

Betsy McArthur

"We discovered this place a month ago after being regulars at Kohi Road Cafe and Takapuna beach cafe over the last 6 months and found out the same..."

Linda H

"I think this is overall one of the best cafes in Auckland. The location is beautiful and it always seems to be sunny and warm there somehow. The..."

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