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

Selera Malaysian Cafe

85/100 (3006 ratings)

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"Haven’t had Chicken Laksa in awhile. I guess Selera have one of the better laksa’s available in Auckland. Though I feel the broth is a..."

Mae Goh

"Portions are really big. Especially the laksa which was super tasty and came in a massive oversized bowl. Lots of meat and noodles and I wanted to..."

Jason Bouwman

"Embraced Selera for lunch for the first time and it was so good. The service provided by the boss was really attentive and he was extremely kind. He..."

Sharon Louie

"This place gets really busy so it's hard to get an indoor table, especially for bigger groups. However, there are outdoor tables available. It's also..."

Y Anne

"Cool Malaysian..."

Daniel Joshua

"You really can’t go wrong with the laksa from Selera! I love coming here on the warmer evenings and have a big bowl of laksa outside! The..."

Emma Sharma

"The Newmarket shop have more options n the uncle is so friendly. Been to the Westfield n the shop, been to both twice each. Newmarket..."

Meng Yee

"Delicious and tasty Malaysian dishes with fast service. Portion sizes are huge and great value for money. The laksa was the absolute best - we..."

Real Slug

"I love the atmosphere of this place, and Ben though it could be a bit cleaner. I had chicken laksa which Was very tasty, other dishes on the menu..."

Marco.salvalaglio1991

"Great stuff. Not only authentic but taste great!..."

Alvin Ang

"Crowded and cramped up but the food they serve is absolutely delicious. Food is served only after payment is done ,very quick service. Loved the..."

Foodaholic

"One of the best Hainaness chicken rice that I had in Auckland. Tender chicken and savory rice, well-matched with the sauce provided. Very clean..."

Pig Cat

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕I LOVE THEIR..."

Mon.

"We ordered hainanese chicken rice and seafood curry laksa. Chicken was tender and my Malaysian bf said it tasted authentic. Rice wasn't as fragrant..."

Sophie Wang

"Best malysian place in auckland, delicious Laksa and the char kew teow is delectable. Consistent delicious food everytime we go, only negative is..."

Moli Nhem

"Best laksa in town. Authentic Malaysian restaurant without doubts. Love their seafood laksa, char keuh tiaw,fish collar noodles, mee goreng, just..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went here for the first time tonight, my partner and I stumbled across it by chance after the original restaurant we had planned to go was closed. We..."

Ashlee

"Did you watch that hawker food scene from Crazy Rich Asians and really wish that you could try it in real life? Well, turns out that they didn't..."

Matthew Yang

"Been there many times and always good. The staff and friendly and helpful. Food wise, the hainan chicken is a great treat to yourself, as the rice is..."

Kun_xiao

"We’ve been here twice. During the first visit, I ordered the Hainan Chicken and my wife ordered the Beef Rendang. They were delicious! Worth the..."

Nik Kho

"Holy cow that is a big bowl of laksa! Deliciously spicy creamy goodness perfect for a winters day. Ambience not far from a hawker market, fast..."

Simon Wordsworth

"Selera was a delectable experience 🤤 Their dishes (chicken laska + black bean chicken on rice) were massive in portion and ever so comforting,..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"These portion sizes are out of this world, and while the prices may be 6 times more than what you would find in Malaysia, the ingredients and..."

Licheng Sun

"A good Malaysian restaurant for a quick meal , their famous laksa is really good. My partner will literally drink all the soup ... Had been..."

May Hung

"Amazing place!! Fills up quiet fast but staff are quick to seat you and make you comfortable. We were a group of 3 and ordered the bbq pork laksa to..."

Tanya Brain

"Portion size is amazing :) Taste is amazing :) Kinda pricey but i guess that's what you pay for amazing. Will definitely return a few more..."

Keane Lee

"Haven’t been here in a while, but the place is still as busy as it always is. There is so much variety to choose from and there’s never a long..."

Louise

"Service-3.5/5Food- 4/5Ambience- 3.5/5Had the beef nasi lemak-rice was aromatic with the coconut and pandan flavour...."

Jho Meets Food

"It’s a cool little Malaysian street food place. Prices are not high and the portions are big. You can feed 2 hungry people with 1 bowl of..."

BelaIna

"everything was good. especially the noodles. it is the best Malaysia fried noddles i have ever had.100/10 for the noodles!!! Would..."

Sijing Chen

"Laksa dishes are great for a hearty meal. Make sure to come early or on a non-busy day so they don’t run out :) The portion sizes are HUGE so are..."

Lum Lum

"Can’t go wrong with this Malaysian restaurant! Beautiful Laksa, soup noodles and fried noodles. Good portions sizes. Bound to please..."

Ellie Siu

"Walked past here a few times and noticed the place is very popular, decided to give it a go. Surrounded by expensive restaurants in the area, you..."

Bright One

"Had the traditional chicken laksa, chicken with mas sauce and rice as well as satay skewers. Super tasty Malaysian food, one of the best in Auckland...."

Persian Foodie

"Vege laksa is so nice!!!! Also the roti. It’s always my first choice Malaysian restaurant!!! Portion is really big too!! Cheap but good quality..."

Aishwayah

"Malaysian food for office lunch, already ordered twice from Selera, one for sweet and sour pork and the other one for their Hainamnese chicken rice...."

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"One of our favorite malaysian restaurants to go to. On peak hours its more likely that you will end up in queue, they dont accept reservations as..."

Jvix Gamboa

"Ate here for the first time and am thrilled to find what I think is the best Malaysian food in Auckland! The Seafood Laksa was incredible, couldn't..."

Anna

"Bursting in flavours and such generous portions. I got the smaller laksa and the bowl was good for 2 if not 3 people. Full of flavours and the staff..."

Nusaiba AD

"I ordered the curry chicken on rice and it was honestly so worth the $16. The portions are huge! and i had so much curry left over. They give a..."

Donna

"The best Malaysian street food in newmarket ... friends had the beef rendang and raves about it. I loved their friend rice and service was awesome...."

Anitha Narayan

"Myself and my partner tried out Selera after stumbling along it in New Market one day. We live on the shore and make the trip once every few weeks as..."

Ellie Walker

"The laksa is quite nice and huge - probably a 2 person serve for most. Chicken curry was nice too. Busy and you might have to wait a little for a..."

Natasha R

"Amazing dinner and swift friendly service. Beef rendang was top notch, tender and flavourful. Chicken laksa, need I say more when almost each table..."

CYYTee

"I went here two days ago and got seated immediately with my partner. I was surprised with how busy it was and the wait time for the food was barely..."

Brittany Guarino

"I’m rating them solely based on their salt and pepper chicken, because that’s what I always order when I go there. I don’t know if that dish is..."

Chris Gin

"Went to this place Mid July 2018. Had a the seafood laksa, Roti and chicken , and the Satay chicken, all were so delicious and so satisfying. The..."

Niraj Malinga Meegama

"So good here!! My mum is from Malaysia so this is like a little slice of home. Super authentic flavours and great range of dishes, I ordered the Char..."

Ju An Teo

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Very popular Malaysian Restaurant in New MarketThis..."

곰정안

"Authentic Malaysian restaurant located on the corner of Khyber Pass, Newmarket.Selera is always packed full of people so be sure you count..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Full of authentic flavour, generous portions, fast and fresh, I love this place. The atmosphere is buzzing with happy, satisfied people. Family..."

Gracehunt24

"Food is great and well priced. You get a decent amount of food for the price you pay would definitely recommend. Try and go early on the weekend to..."

Romina Kolesnik

"New menu updated, kindly requested from the manager to upload this online. Hopefully this helps as they have contacted Zomato already and waiting for..."

Jenny Zhao

"One of and if not the best Malaysian food I've had. Their food is flavourful and always consistent. Staff are friendly and polite and the shop itself..."

Froyo🍦

"We got an outside table for dinner on a Friday night and we received very prompt friendly service which helped to elevate the experience. We..."

Vivian C

"Selera in the middle of Newmarket is busy until late most nights of the week. It is a great spot for Malaysian food dine in and takeaway. Great..."

Matadors

"Have been this Malaysia restaurant several times. Although I’ve never tried any traditional Malaysia food at their original place, I believe all..."

Yafenxu123

"Really enjoy this place, simple good food. First time we visited we had the Laksa and the other rice dish pictured which I have forgotten the name..."

Farah Mohammed

"Went for lunch with friend. Food is ok, but service is poor. Have to order food from the front desk by yourself, no staff attend to you at table..."

Vivian

"Very prompt service here! Got all our 6 meals within 15mins, super fast. Nice friendly waitresses. Food was REALLY good, like surprisingly good. I..."

Georgia Vossen

"Tried Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawns.....what a fantastic combination of spice, fish and coconut rice! Really hot for a normal kiwi taste buds but you..."

Twarita Dhorje

"This place proves that you cannot judge a place by its appearance. It's a shabby dining place, but food is fabulous!We ordered:1...."

Benz Chan

"Very nice Malaysian cafe type restaurant. Lunch prices are great and service is very quick. I often try the Mee Goreng or the Chicken Curry Laksa...."

Rohit

"Selera does pretty good Malaysian food, particularly better than many others which tend to have the curries taste instant, which I'm quite sure is..."

Thom

"Food: 3 1/2***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 3 1/2 ***Price range: $15-$25/personWorth it: 3.5***Went there for lunch &..."

Salina Cheung

"This is my favourite 'cheap eat' in Auckland, you can never go wrong with Selera! My favorite Malaysian restaurant, the roti is second to..."

Kate DEatz

"This place is an institution in Newmarket and for good reason! They are quick, efficient, authentic and tasty.The laksa here is amazing,..."

Jaffa

"Ordered:Fish collar soupWonton soup-$30The portion of the fish collar soup were quite large and can definitely be shared..."

Jsun819

"Best Laksa in auckland. Mee goreng is delicious. Beef rendang full of flavour, this place always seems busy.staff are nice. Maybe phone order to..."

Jane Saunders

"Would definitely recommend Selera! I've only been there once after walking past every day noticing how packed it always was, and now I understand..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Usually when we come by here we are on the way to another restaurant or its just been a case of no tables available....so just walk on by. I had..."

Bryan

"Absolutely love their food. Good, prompt service and even though they are always packed, the wait isn't too long. Cosy but loud atmosphere. I would..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Love their Laksa and their Flat Noodles ❤️ It is a bit pricy side but it won't disappoint. You get free hot tea for dining in. The Serving size..."

LilMiss Foodie

"Gold cheap eat spot, super tasty and filling feed for a great price! It's crazy how popular this place always is and it's testament to what they do...."

Emma Kostanich

"Had a quick dinner here last night! Just ordered salt & pepper squid (YUM), garlic veges & fried rice! It was busy! Such a great spot for some..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"Been to maaaany Malaysian places. Definitely the best char kuay teow I've ever had! The best part was the noodles, which were amazingly soft and..."

Aretha Chen

"Stopped by for late lunch around 1:30 and it wasn't too busy. It is normally packed. You can get a table and a menu and then you head up to order and..."

Benedict Uy

"Always a winner with their classic hainan chicken rice! I love this place. Price is reasonable and the quality of food is always delicious. Food is..."

Chuchueats

"One of Newmarket's best treasures! It's basically an institution. Everything on the menu is a must try. The only downside is the fact that they can't..."

R-Dee Roche

"Having heard great things about Selera, I came with pretty high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed. Laksa was creamy and flavourful - my..."

AJ

"We got the fish collar soup and the mi goreng. The portion of the soup is insane! Definitely enough to feed two people. The broth along with the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The look of the restaurant caught me off guard at first, but there's a saying that the more rundown places usually have the best food and that..."

Kylie

"This is my favorite Malaysian place. If you dine in I cannot think of a negative. But if you do plan on buying the take away dishes, especially the..."

Vinmanrules

"The nicest and authentic Malaysia food I had in Auckland. Me and my partner's favorite is their Fish Coller Noodles. It is a must order dish..."

BAbyWin

"I enjoy the flavours from Selera. Although some might argue the authenticity of flavours in some of the dishes, I think the dishes are as Malaysian..."

Ffionachua

"Place gets really really busy during peak dining hours. Quick service. Self service for tea and water.Parking is difficult near the..."

I_like_pickles

"Yea an ideal place for a quick lunch or dinner in Newmarket. Very popular and you may need to wait for a while in peak hours.Big serving..."

Tanz

"EVERYTHING is delicious!! Char Kueh Tiaw being my favorite! Their wonton soup is the best I've had! The spring rolls are so fresh n crispy! One..."

San

"Visited in 2014 and found it a bit pricey given the portion sizes – but the quality of food was pretty good. My butter fillet fish was..."

Raymond Tiong

"This place is a busy little restaurant. Hence I had to wait for a little while for my food. You have to order up at the counter and find a place to..."

ShoRt

"One of the best Malaysian place I have been so far.For start I got stair fried round bean and bok choy. Enough for two people.For..."

Farshid Hakimi

"A good place for a hearty lunch on Sunday. It does get very busy and their most popular dish would be Laksa! Good efficient service too. I will go..."

Christian

"The place is always busy which is a good indication on the food that they serve. We come to this place for several times, trying different dishes and..."

Andrean

"An interesting place if you're in the area and crave some Malaysian food. We were greeted right away and given a table. The menu has quite a lot of..."

Clee

"I have been to this restaurant many times especially when I am craving for chicken laksa. In my opinion, their laksa is one of the good ones so..."

Anna Fern

"Yum yum yum! Awesome Malaysian food at reasonable price! Their laksa is so goooood. The deco looks tired but the food makes up for it. The service is..."

Fiona Ong

"My favorite Place to eat in Auckland. I love the curry puffs, fried buns and the Laksa. Its the best you can get. Full STOP. However, I missed the..."

Jay

"Have been here umpteen no. of times including this afternoon, as I work in newmarket. Needlass to mention this place serves very good, authentic,..."

I'm Hungry

"The food here tasted really good and I would definitely recommend this place based on taste alone.This place is always busy so it can be a bit..."

Denise

"Best Laksa I've had in Auckland. Their butter fish rice is yum as well. Their laksa portion is rather big, while the fish & rice portion wasn't well..."

Fadilla Ruki

"Great tasting food served up piping hot and fresh ingredients. Tonight our table had the chicken curry with roti and mee goreng. The curry was so..."

Bobby Anderson

"Ordered for takeaway. Called from work and drove in less than 15 mins it was ready and waiting. Ordered the hainan chicken rice. Good sized portion..."

Chumq

"One of the best cheap and cheerful restaurants in Auckland - this small and casual restaurant is in the Metro Top 50 Cheap Eats and it's easy to see..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Fav eatery in new market! Small and casual but amazing food! Nothing fancy with decor or service (few chairs and table) but food wise packed with..."

Nathalie

"One of Auckland's many Malaysian eateries, Selera probably ranks in the top 5 in terms of authenticity, price and taste in my opinion. Although..."

Kellie Lee

"This has to be my and everyones favorite Malaysian diner, just good food, company, price and a very simple menu to choose from. Always packed every..."

Diner8Here

"This place is always bustling and they made me a vegetarian version of the fried noodles. Really tasty but couldn't help feeling it wasn't worth $15...."

A

"Malaysia is a cultural food hub and you could truly feel that essence in this restaurant. It is however, a bit pricey and for health concious people,..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Really good food, the chicken laksa and the mee goreng are full of flavours.The only bad thing is, they use so much MSG, that after dining..."

Joshy

"My friend suggested there to me. Ordered one Go Thai Noodles and one tofu salad. Wow! The noodles was exactly sour and spicy and very fantastic. All..."

Michelle Hwang

"Despite living only minutes away and constantly walking past Selera, I had my first ever experience on Wednesday! The food was delicious and the..."

Ati

"Came here around 3pm, not your usual lunch hour but this place was still busy ! We were seated quickly but took them forever at the counter to..."

Food 24/7

"One of my favorite Malaysian restaurants in the town. Always yummy and always busy. It's hard to find a seat at lunch/dinner time. None of the dishes..."

Flora

"Their Hainanese Chicken Rice is my absolute favourite, the chicken is well poached and the stock for the chicken rice is a perfect amount and not too..."

Squigglebee

"Quick service and excellent value makes Selera one of the best restaurants in Auckland to get authentic Malaysian food.We went here on a..."

Danny

"Selera provides some pretty good malaysian food in Auckland in my opinion. The portions are generous and price if not bad. The place is super busy..."

Edmond Shen

"Great staff and amazing food. Had the tofu starter then stir fry green beans with coconut rice for a main! So so tasty, I can't wait to go back...."

Rona Dalgleish

"05-DEC-2015 : Another Malaysian place I like when I'm in Auckland but it's a bit more effort to get to as it's in Newmarket. Love their variety of..."

James Wong

"It was really busy for a week-night which suggests is a really good place to eat. Reasonable amount of seating available (all taken!) and the portion..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"This place is super busy - which is always a good sign. We were lucky enough to get a table for 2 on a busy Saturday afternoon.I really felt..."

Miss Kiki

"Beware of the timing you visit this place, because it's often jammed-paked during meal time!! And once you have dine here, then you would understand..."

TinaS

"Best chicken rice dish in town and also try the laksa and curry chicken which won't disappoint . To avoid the queues, arrive early or post peak hours..."

Richie Chewy

"My favorite takeaway place.. never fails to deliver great Malaysian flavours which are the closest thing to the real deal back in..."

Ivan Koay

"A very good place to eat Malaysian cousin, this is the 5th time we are dining here and it won't be the last! Have been in Malaysia for 5 years and I..."

Danial Shahali

"This is a nice place to have Asian food, predominantly Malaysian. The decor and ambience need drastic improvement. Food quality is overall good...."

#1

"Laksa was spectacular and I don't really like Laksa. The lombak was awesome.. Tasty as hell and kon low mee was different and super good. No..."

Whiskyncigars

"Giant Bowls ✅Pricing ✅Packed full of diners✅Taste?Catching up with an old friend in New Market, we dined at Selera..."

Medium_Rare

"Chicken Laska is on point! I feel like its authentic Malaysian food (sorry if I'm wrong!) and when I asked for 'spicy' and the amount of spice was..."

Cinny

"The BEST Malaysian cuisine I have ever had. Enormous portion all tasting so good!!! really it was treat. Would advise people to have and look at the..."

Kaushikc_32

"I use to live right across the road from this place, and boy was that dangerous when my flatmate and I didn’t feel like cooking. Selera does..."

Helena Chen

"This my friends is a very popular restaurant. A bit small, but they serve delicious food. I would absolutely recommend this place to..."

Ed

"This is probably one of the best Malaysian cuisine restaurant in Auckland. Their Samba chilli chicken is the best I have had in NZ to be honest...."

Nikhil Gujar

"100% worth the hype! The seafood laksa is one of my absolute favourite dishes here and the only reason it's not getting a 5/5 from me is because..."

SS

"Stopped by Serela for dinner with a friend. My Mee Goreng was delicious!! 👌🏼 menu was great and staff were friendly. Only downside was the meal..."

Scott Kennedy

"One of my favourite malaysian restaurants to go to, for lunch or dinner. I come here quite often and the food is always amazing. They have recently..."

Vicki Ko

"Always loved their until one day that they updated their price for each meal. Average increase by $2-3 per dish. Portion is small, dishes are tent to..."

LuciferTSN

"Selera is our go to place whenever we're craving for Malaysian food. We always order their Seafood Laksa as for us this is the best laksa in town. It..."

Patriz De Leon

"oiiiiiii OIIII OiiiiiiiI!!!!!!!okay so my friend said we were going here for dinner and ive never been so i was like yeah ok m8 and we..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"This place always seems to be busy! Specially during lunch times, not one I'd recommend for groups unfortunately as the table size space isn't very..."

HJ

"Best laksa in auckland!Selera is ever so popular its always packed and have to wait to get a table ;) The laksa is amazing, rich..."

Jane

"Oh my!! I have been waiting to come to this place for a long time but it was always busy. Luckily I went there today for early dinner (around 5.30pm)..."

Tanz

"Laksa versus laksa week :)Being a fan of this coconut based curry soup, whenever I venture to a Malaysian place, this is always my first..."

Minily

"One of the best laksa I have ever eaten (and I love my laksa!) The place is always packed at lunchtime but the food delivery is speedy. They have..."

Miss T

"Best laksa I have tried in Auckland!!! Unfortunately the prices have gone up last few years and the portion sizes have gotten smaller but the..."

HangryChow

"Very good food at a very reasonable price. I've had lunch here many times and the portions are generous for the price paid. Staff are not super..."

Javier Yebenes

"Been going to Selena for the past 6 years. The food is amazing! Love their nyonya fried rice and Laksa. Would suggest to go before 6:30pm to avoid..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Just went to Selera tonight, an average Monday. The place was just over half full and we got menus brought to us straight away. From the pictures on..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"I once went on a mission to find Auckland's best Laksa, as a friend in hospital said that's what she felt like. After a few good online reviews, I..."

Kirsty Cardy

"Absolutely love the food here, it's a great cheap eat. But the service pretty much doesn't exist. I've been here a lot and quite a few times they..."

Samantha Gemmell

"This is a very popular and busy Malaysian restaurant in Auckland. Though I've been here many times I've only tried the hawker style food here. The..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Really good Malaysian food but always busy. Haven't been back for awhile but need to go again soon. Recently went to KK Malaysian but didn't compare..."

Ryan

"Went to Selera for the first time for for dinner with my wife and my cousin. The staff were friendly and their service was Ok. We ordered the vege..."

Food Is My Love

"This place is very busy and comes highly recommend! We eat here often and we always know what to expect: tasty food with good Malaysian flavors!..."

Susan

"I went there this afternoon around 3pm after finished some work off in the office, I ordered a vegetables laksa plus a piece of roti. I love the..."

Di

"From reading the previous reviews, I had very high expectations from Selera. Upon walking in I was satisfied - the place was acquaint and vibrant. I..."

Rebecca

"Snapper lip enjoying his shredded chicken soup. With a few swimming prawns and extra chilli his lips were really at their snapping best. "Thanks..."

Kahu

"I've been a couple of times, but it's been a couple of years since I've last been as the restaurant is always full. The staff are friendly and the..."

Cheapster

"Selera is one of my favourite places to eat at for Malaysian food. The prices are good and dishes always very flavourful. Highly..."

Jenny Da

"We get takeaway from here on a regular basis... The curry Laska is divine... Order it with a mix of seafood & chicken for extra flavour... My bosses..."

Manda Little

"Came in on a Friday night and was a bit worried as it was busy - not a fan of waiting. However definitely giving high points for service as despite..."

Mele Foliaki

"Best Seafood laksa in Auckland. If you like decent Malaysian food which is affordable, Selera is the place to go. Don't expect the best service..."

Mezza

"I have to say, the famed Selera made me come away with mixed feelings - on one hand, the bustling establishment yet uncharacterful service makes the..."

Gentlepig

"Best ever laksa in New Zealand.It's just very very delicious and they are consistent to deliver the flavours.The atmosphere is a simple and..."

Remchi

"Food 4.5Value 3.0Atmosphere 4.0Service 3.0Its me again ordering Char Kwai Teow!! It's very yummy. but I think I'll properly..."

Kelly

"Always come here with friends. They have very good food, good proportion and food price. My favourite is their mummy chicken and hainan chicken rice...."

FlyingMonkey

"Selera serves up authentic Malaysian food and is a great cheap eat. I've been here a few times now and always find myself gravitating here while in..."

Denise D'Sa

"Malaysian at its best! The noodle and rice dishes are as good as it gets out of Malaysia especially the beef rendang, prawn noodle soup and..."

Yan Ong

"Well, I'm only going a four as I've been here quite a few times and it has been a little bit inconsistent. Just a bit, mind! Sauces have been spicier..."

Mini Khan

"Good food and not expensive. Very popular spot for lunch.Good variety of Malaysian food. Not a very big fan of laksa but the laksa here is..."

Adnan Topiwala

"Been twice and both times have been impressed! Had the laksa curry (chicken) and it was one of the best I've ever had! Timing on food (entree came..."

Courtney Maloyd

"The back story: A humble yet cheerful little shop on the corner of Khyber pass and Osborne street, Selera has been a place of happy food moments for..."

A Culinary Affair

"you need to try this!! this place is the best malaysian in town.. the food is so delicious and the prices are awesomely cheap.. just located off..."

Grace Sifa

"This may be a cheap eat but it's a five star for flavour. Never dissapointed when eating here. The soup bowls are massive and sure to fill you! My..."

Foodiesfeast

"Dinner for $17? Yes please!!!After reading consistently great reviews about Selera, my sister and I finally decided to try it out, as it is..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"After a long absence I went back to selera for lunch today. Same menu very fast and friendly service. Food was nice but not as authentic as I..."

Steve Cleland

"This is the best Malaysian food I've had. Been there a couple of times now and never dissappointed. Quick service, hot and tasty food is all in..."

Supreet Kaur

"Selera is just how Malaysian food should be - hot, crowded, plentiful and good value. The bowls of noodles are large, dishes flavoursome and if the..."

EatsByZee

"I have been here once before and the food is just as good. This place has consistent quality and also cheap to decently priced food. I ordered the..."

Sheena

"Great food, feels a bit like sreet food experience. Would like to be able to pay with my credit card but overal a pleasant experience. Service..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Probably one of my favourite Malaysian restaurants. When I go there the place is often packed but the staff and great and attentive and make sure..."

Rojas

"Best Malaysian food around!Get the Laksa and the Roti Canai with chicken curry (bones included) the taste is 10/10Good food, fast..."

Alwayseating

"Food is really delecious....my first visit to an Auckland restaurant.Ordered prawn dumplings and nasi lemak which were just yum!Worth the..."

Aditya

"I am from Penang, Malaysia the state of hawker (street) food. And when I was back in home town I dine out every day and night. I definitely in the..."

Cindy Ong

"My family and I came to Selera for lunch on Sunday because the yum cha up the road had a long wait. I had heard good things about Selera and when we..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"This place is always good for a quick bite, that's cheap and has a variety of Malaysian food to try. Their seafood laksa is hands down one of the..."

Sophia O-W

"Seafood Laksa is good tasting and also very price efficient for casual dining. The flavour is rich while sufficient ingredients. The number of supply..."

Suyuan Liu

"This place is a hands down win for cheap and cheerful. I love the huge containers of tea and reliable menu. Staff were friendly and food was very..."

BMG

"Either the chef has a sweet tooth or was having an off day. Dry wonton noodle.sauce was sweet, the wontons were the really good and the only thing..."

Charlee Brown

"The food came fast! Since we had the yum cha at the Grand Park in the afternoon, so our 'combat effectiveness' wasn't that high! 2 small dishes..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Very much falls into the cheap and cheerful catagory. I have eaten from here many times and have never been disappointed. The food is incredibly..."

Bella Lily

"Authentic Malaysian! I'm giving this place a 4.5 just because the place is too small so we always end up standing to wait for a table. But the food..."

AngeLi

"Had been going here for years and the consistency is excellent. The simplistic setting and minimalist atmosphere ensures that the focus is all about..."

Moira McFarland

"An enjoyable authentic Malaysian experience. I had the Tofu and Hainan chicken. Quick service and an extensive menu, although one dish missing is..."

David Hardy

"Service was good , however we got the roti and curry chicken and mi goreng the curry was a bit too salty and mi goreng was ok didn't have a wow..."

Amanda Yim

"This place is perfect for a quick cheap eat because they are super fast and provide you with a massive portion size and great value for money. Can be..."

Katerina Hond

"After seeing some good reviews I decided it was a good time to check out Selera with my mum! It was super full when we arrived but luckily a table..."

Laura Hunt

"A hidden treasure in Newmarket, this restaurant appears humble but has got some of the best food in (arguably) the entire Newmarket area. The staff..."

Marina S

"I absolutely love Selera!My mother has been coming here for a few years now, and I just cannot get enough!The decor is very minimal but i..."

Nikita Patel

"Vegetable laksha is my favourite and alltime pick from this generous food outlet. It serves good portion size meals and perhaps the best..."

Arpita Mandal

"This humble-looking eatery is run by first-generation immigrants from Malaysia, and they serve up wonderfully authentic, delicious Malaysian food...."

Kiwi Foodie

"I am a malaysian,so I know the authentic taste of the malaysian food. I would say they have really good laksa(curry mee) and the nasi lemak was not..."

Thefoodloverrr

"-Really good. I think it is quite authentic tasting, but then again, how would I know really. Lets just say if I was rating it against other places..."

Eat Eat

"One of my fave Malaysian places to eat. Love the chicken laksa and cha kway teow. Been there a few times and it's been consistent. Best thing is that..."

Bettina Tran

"service 3/5environment 3/5food ( quality ) 4/5cost performance ( quantity ) 5/5drink 3/5My favorites: seafood curry laksa noodle ( I don't usually..."

Mira

"Selera is one of the more famous Malaysian restuarants in Auckland. The restaurant is not large, and was already full when we arrived. Luckily, we..."

Heartshrooms

"Looks can be deceiving, this little restaurant is great with good value for money too. The service is not that great, but expected! I Recommend the..."

J.T547

"The best Malaysian place in Auckland. I've been there many times and every time I try to order something I haven't tried before. Always successful as..."

S Moon

"I have been going to Selera for about 2 years now and finally I have found great Malaysian. I can’t go past the Laksa but on the odd occasion..."

Nick Hutchinson

"Superb beef rendang, was told the chicken laksa was awesome, the salt and pepper spicy squid so-so and the service pretty ordinary - arrived early so..."

David Parussini

"Their food is delicious, however a little on the pricey side for what they offer.Authentic taste, and my family love to eat here! Wait time..."

Tony Ma

"Happened upon this place by chance and what a surprise. Very busy so was expecting good food and was not disappointed the chicken curry was to die..."

Allan Hodgson

"I love laksa and was looking for a quick lunch so dropped in to Selera. It was crowded, but I was offered a table within minutes. I was looking..."

Pete Macaulay

"Went here for a quick lunch, almost self-service but excellent value for money. Meals took longer than expected to arrive. Would recommend for a..."

Phil

"We always go here when craving for Malaysian. I just love the chicken curry! My bf loves the hainanese chicken. This place is pretty much one of our..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"In one word...YUM! Last Friday was the first time I've been to Selera. It came highly recommended to me so I had high expectations for the food, and..."

Mimi Yang

"Selera never lets me down! Every thing I have tried on the menu has been delicious, although my favourites are the Chicken Laksa, Beef Rendang and..."

Liz Aitken

"If you want tasty Malaysian food you will do a lot worse than this place. My favourites are the seafood laksa, roti chanai and the nasi lemak. The..."

Gus

"This is a great little place, which I frequently come back to. Selera is often pretty busy and has a good range of tasty dishes. Its a shame I don't..."

Noms Burger

"My partner and I eat here weekly or at the very most fortnightly and find it hard to try other restaurants when we know the food here is so..."

Meagan Barclay

"Great food + better prices. The Chicken Laksa is indeed amazing - lovely balance of spices and a huge size. The Chao Kuay Teow is perfectly edging on..."

Joshua Walker

"Came here today (on a Monday night) and it was very busy so we had to sit outside. Service is prompt and the seafood laksa is delicious. It was my..."

Jay

"Me and my boyfriend always eat here when we're in Newmarket. Their laksa is AMAZING. Not the nicest interior but the food more than makes up for..."

Maria

"Very delicious!!!! Good serviceGotta try their laksa, it's the best yummmmNot too expensive either, you're looking at about $30 -..."

Ken Choong

"Just tried this place tonight. It was the only eatery packed on a weekday night. We both had the beef rendang. Generous portions and super tasty. ..."

Noemi

"Selera is one of our favourite restaurants, consistently fabulous, quick efficient staff. Best Malaysian in Auckland !! Make sure you try the laksa..."

Julie

"I eat here regularly, they have a pretty good system here, food comes out pretty quick during busy lunchtimes, quality is ok as is the price. I'd..."

Eric Tan VersionTwo

"Was recommended to us by friends and we were pleasantly surprised to find it very authentic and tasty. The Laksa was delicious, it was not too heavy..."

Megan

"We stopped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy, however the service was still really fast. Have the laksa and you..."

David Boshier

"OH EM GEEE defiantly my favourite of all places!! Although I live on the other side of Auckland I absolutely love this place I wish I cud have it..."

Summer Faraj

"Fantastic food! This is definitely one of our favourite Malaysian restaurants in Auckland so..."

Zahra Qasim

"Went there for the second time today and was not disappointed! Believe them if they tell you it is hot... as i found out when i ordered the..."

Joanne Mahon

"Reticent to write a review because I like to get a table when I go there, but they deserve to be packed seeing as they are so cheap and so great...."

Djbtak

"Great Malaysian restaurant, I recently visited there and this place is fairly authentic and had a good selection of food on offer. Very simple decors..."

Lillian

"I had meals here many times when I lived close to Newmarket. The food is very tasty (especially curry with roti and cucumber..."

Huang Fei

"This is one of the best Malaysian places in Auckland. This place is constantly full and having eaten there many times its no surprise why...."

Otis

"This place doesn't look like much from the street, but is full of nice surprises. A 'Must Try' is the Laksa. Chicken or Seafood, doesn't matter, is..."

Scott

"Great Malaysian spot in Newmarket. I had the seafood laksa soup which was huge! I could only eat half. They gave a generous serving of seafood and..."

LucyGoosey

"Selera does really good Malaysian food, it's quite authentic, even my Malaysian friend would agree. The beef rendang is really good but my ultimate..."

Lisa V

"Selera Tofu and the char kwei teow dish are the ones that interest my palate the most when it comes to Selera. Selera has never failed to whet a..."

Charlie M.

"The 4.5 is for their Hainanese chicken rice! - the best we have tasted in Auckland so far. It’s great that Selera serves the Hainanese..."

Miss Nawms

"Fab cheap and cheerful. Love the salt and pepper chicken, beef rendang. Awesome laksa. One serve is enough for two healthy..."

Jason Paul

"Omg hands down the best Beef Rendang I've had in NZ, the flavour is strong and i love how the taste of the coconut is coming thru quite strong on the..."

Jaline Antonio

"I've been to Selera three times now (once for dinner and twice for lunch) and had something different each time. All of the items have been super..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"One of our favourite eateries, serving cheap and authentic Malaysian food. They make you pay in advance these days, but don't let that put you..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I had been craving Malaysian food all week so decided to go to Selera for an early, mid-week dinner. I arrived at around 5.30 and the place quickly..."

Rebecca Smith

"A good laksa is hard to find. So when I ordered at Selera it was with some trepidation. It was a Sunday lunchtime and busy busy busy, with tables..."

Kai Luv

"(Visited on 14 November 2023, reviewed on 6 December 2023) Crowded place due to the restaurant being renowned for great Malaysian food. The braised..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"It was pricey compared to other Malaysian restaurants, but it was worth it. Prawn fired dumplings were so good. The place was so busy, but staff were..."

Geonju Park

"Selera has really good Malaysia food. Authentic and tasty. Slightly on the pricey side but that's..."

Darren Ren

"Ordered the Curry Lamb With Rice, Fried Buns, Curry Fish Balls, Chicken and Beef Skewers, Dirty Fried Rice With Chicken and Broccoli With Soy Sauce...."

Sherman

"Really love their food especially laksa soup very” authentic and yummy. Wonton soup very flavourful and XO sauce fried rice smell really yum and..."

Irene Roviana

"Portions are very generous, can share or save the rest for lunch the next day. Brisket was a little chewy, had to eat the chunks in one mouthful and..."

mazfinny

"We ordered curry noodles soup.. the curry broth not bad..quite authentic. Just their yong taufu still lack of taste.if compare the one have in kl...."

Tang Pei

"Make one dish yummy is not difficult, nearly every dishes yummy is difficult, I love this Malaysia..."

Jim Li

"First time eating here and tried Laksa. The broth is so rich and flavourful! A very generous portion. It’s a little bit white spicy (I don’t feel..."

He Xu

"Genuine Malaysian food. Great laksa dishes. Extensive menu. Generous sized servings. Prompt service even with full house Sunday lunch. Feels like..."

Richard

"Great Laksa and Carrot Cake is superb. Hainan Chicken is the best in..."

klm ltd

"Excellent Laksa, tastes very authentic (me coming from a SE Asian nation, I know my Laksa...). A bit pricey now, as it used to be just $15, but now..."

Francis Buencamino

"My palette had the pleasure of savouring the magic of Malaysian cuisine at this humble yet wonderful restaurant, where the star of the show was..."

Eric Ouyang

"Best Hainanese chicken in the whole New Zealand hands down. Super juicy. Great portion. Lots of bensprouts and very generous with sauce. Must have at..."

Ken Lowe

"Very busy Malaysian cafe that is defenitely more popular than justifiable. The food was good but not enough for a spot on my personal favourite..."

Jessica Ji

"A bit pricey but have generous servings. They also have a store at the nearby Westfield but I prefer to eat at this place. Food is good most of the..."

Rafael del Rosario

The Kimchi Project

84/100 (1123 ratings)

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

Madison Sturt

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

Atul Bhateja

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

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"Amazing atmosphere and great..."

Bayleigh Tubman

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

Maikayla

"Amazing place Fancy place..."

Shubham Heda

"Nice food.The chicken is..."

Lorena Georgio

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

Bella Qian

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

Manz

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

Michelle W

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

FoodiesTable

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

Felicia

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

Spyro

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

Brad Vidovich

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

RB

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

Renie

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

Husk Creative

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

Nashi Dasgupta

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

Hao Chang

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

Shannon

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

Ricky Bhat

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

Johnson Wang

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

Tom

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

Joohee Grace Park

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

Minh Thu

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

MeeraTheFoodie

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

Mark Choi

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

Becky Kuang

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

Dillon Mitchell

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

Cosmostar Wu

"Excellent food and service!!..."

Citra.bakhtiar

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

Karate Watah

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

Jonathan Chau

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

Steven Philalom

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

Dewey Wu

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

Stayc

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

Manik Bhatia

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

GG

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

Hannah Zheng

"Kimchi fried rice was surprisingly..."

Sana Patel

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

Regie

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

TheKumara

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

Bean

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

Shannon

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

S Sun

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

R R

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

Benedict Uy

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

Éimear Clancy

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

Nicola

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

Evayang8885

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

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

Harsen Agon

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

Kimberley Brown

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

Purita Mok

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

Sarah Tran

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

Inkyong Isabel Kim

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

Rachel

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

Ang Sarap

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

Code 9527

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

Sabrina Hea

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

David Chen

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

Tony Ma

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

Janis

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

Samantha Badilles

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

Manoj Patel

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

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

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

Medium_Rare

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

James

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

Cushla Foley

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

Stephanie Qin

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

Timothyxrwang

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

Vishal Rai

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

Rosie Mae

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

Tiger Li

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

Tanuj

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

Lily

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

Pig Cat

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

BlankLove

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

Anthony King

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

Chang-Yu David Huang

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

Coco_Clairy

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

Louise

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

Eat_Out

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

Tez

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

Sehaj Mehra

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

Sam Bazalo

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

Alma Eats

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

Ellie

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

Hriday Shah

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

Calosa Nema

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

Adrianna Hannan

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

Vivian C

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

Leia

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

Lala

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

Vegetarianfoodlover

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

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

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

Raylene Cole

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

Emily Gossen

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

Ciaran R

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

MCP

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

Christine

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

Kieran

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

Cjuddy

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

Yuki

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

Laura Blunt

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

Acelin James

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

Yasmin Walker

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

Sorry_vonguenumber

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

Yurika Tsutsumi

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

Coriander Lover

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

Kid0f88

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

Jaws The Tastler

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

Carley Peng

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

Foodie

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

Dumba

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

Tina

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

Jedediah J

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

Dela Cruz

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

Sudi Shen

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

Derek Cheung

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

Anna Wong

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

Nikita Patel

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

Em Kay

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

Chelsea

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

Charis Yang

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

Sarah Wu

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

Joe Joe Yap

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

Kimberley Leonard

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

Karen Chow

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

Alice

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

Mu

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

Micheal

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

Blain

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

DD Vinluan

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

Ming Zhang

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

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

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

Gabby

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

Erica Kim

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

Theodore Carlos

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

Jason Su

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

Jing

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

Foodhunta

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

Louise Meng

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

Angela Li

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

Lisa Marie

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

Mel Chow

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

Brian Ji

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

YoungRoh Stewart Jang

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

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

Ghazal Kharazi

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

Shuah Kim

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

Girl On The Move

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

Adrianna

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

John He

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

Pukeko

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

Grace

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

Jack Whitfield

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

Sharon Yun

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

Dora The Food Explorer

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

Tian

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

Yinya Shi

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

J Choi

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

Ming Cheuk

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

Jacynda Darmawan

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

Jordan

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

Annie Low

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

Josephine Rose Orejana

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

Ming_Angela Y

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

Lucy

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

G1k

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

May Hung

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

Linda

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

Anita Lee

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

Aleisha T

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

Lambo

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

Brendan Chun

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

Nivsha Amin

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

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

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

Reema Singh

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

Lu Zhang

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

Johanna Mattsson

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

Hao Yong

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

Richard

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

Erika

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

Mentalboy9

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

Marco Abuyan

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

Mint

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

CHIFAN.EATS

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

Bella Zheng

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

Phil XU

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

Pancham Lakhanpal

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

JPK

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

SeaLam

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

Luke Ameye

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

Jenny Kim

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

Wendy Wang

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

Jonathan Clark

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

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

Dinesh Atluri

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

Mocha

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

The. GIANT. Eater

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

Janice Tay

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

Michael Ou Yang

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

Nova Huang

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

Yormi Wong

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

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

Sasa WU

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

Petitesweetsnz

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

J Li

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

P Chen

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

Montina XU

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

Sincere Wong

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

Elisa Soerjadi

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

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Food2belly

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

Marchella Kusono

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

LuNa The TuNa

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

JC

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

Sofie Yeung

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

Katerina

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

Gemma Burke

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

Annie Tong

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

Yulia

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

Yusoff Kamal

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

Tarun Parmar

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

Sjr Sjr

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

Rao

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

RKB

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

J.T547

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

Bronwyn Koh

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

Real Slug

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

Blackpearl

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

Grace Huang

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

Jason Jolly

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

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

Liza Cosme

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

Tony Shi

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

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

Silvann

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

Dennis Kee

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

JenniferJ

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

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

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

Thom

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

Jenny Da

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

Vic

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

Wei

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

Squiddy

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

Steph Coulton

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

Dini

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

Food.review.nz

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

Erica Zhang

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

Ronagrail Totanes

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

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

Auckland Foodie

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

Jay

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

Lizzie

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

Emily

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

Sammy & Raphy

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

Lauren.creative

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

Lacey Thompson

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

Diogo Reck

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

LilMSunshine

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

Rosanne Choy

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

Hansi Dissanayake

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

Maree Brogden

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

Marina :)

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

Tashee

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

Lilo

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

Inkles

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

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

Mon.

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

Cat

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

Elmocookie

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

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

Vanessa Gao

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

Marggie Pascua

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

Annie Ren

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

Garima Talwar

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

Rachel

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

Emma

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

Angela Hollings

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

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

Jin Yun

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

Cnjo

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

Amy Fhl

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

Bobby Anderson

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

Nozomi Oishi

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

Wallswecrashedthrough

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

Sam Lowe

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

Cathy Fan

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

Sophie

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

Emma Kostanich

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

Stephanie

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

Queena

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

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

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

Jc

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

Emily She

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

Maria Chen

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

Dxlche

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

Rena Holstein

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

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

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

Jasveen Kaur

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

D_Vicky

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

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

Lucyeatsakld

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

Yuko Saito

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

Linh 💛

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

Rebecca

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

Charmaine

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

Davyd Antipov

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

Jason Zhang

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

Titeuf

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

Belle Chalisa

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

Mysticmojito

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

Connor X

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

Sophia

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

Jade

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

RsheNZ

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

Adrina T

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

Local Grams-ma

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

Michelle Ma Belle

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

Oones Connor

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

Miss Kiki

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

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

Two Dark Coffees

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

Miah Dixon

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

MS LKDG

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

JungYun Lee

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

Shirley Yu

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

Anna Wei

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

Mya

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

Darren Big Belly

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

Megan Miao

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

Jay

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

Angela (A Style Collector)

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

Stephy_NakiGirl

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

Ariel Chen

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

Simone Yeoh

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

Amesirv

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

Vivi S

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

Marcella

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

Oksana Zhang

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

Raymond Tiong

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

Kirsten

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

Bonita Tiamo

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

Miura Elikana

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

Lily Chow

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

I Love To Chew Real Food

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

Shazza

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

Lin Kee

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

Michelle Hwang

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

Tavita Milford

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

Annie Bananie

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

Michelle Chua

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

Ffionachua

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

Albert Fu

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

Tingting Zhang

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

Jules Landsman

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

Spencer Zhan

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

ShoRt

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

Pamela Mansell

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

Lillian

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

Chloe Sharrock

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

Priscilla Khang

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

Ana

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

Tw393

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

Hitesh Patel

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

He Xu

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

Raf K

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

Ran W

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

Matt Ahmed

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

Jina Hong

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

Emelia Todd-Lister

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

Vishaka Kinger

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

Ali Steven-Riley

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

Tim Arcus

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

Sara Hosking

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

Emma Liang

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

Noah Dunlop

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

Irina Iris

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

A A

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

Lee Smith

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

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