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96/100 (2563 ratings)
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"I can’t believe I’ve only just tried this place. Wish I’ve know about it for longer. The food was amazing, best and freshest sashimi I’ve..."
Bella Silva
"Went here for my birthday, great customer service, amazing food and cosy ambiance. Definitely recommended and will surely be..."
Nessette
"Had a superb meal. All the dishes were good, some better than others. Standout dishes for me were: Volacano Roll - topped to the brim with flying..."
Tony Shi
"Does not dissapoint!You can taste the work and culinary skills that goes into each sauce...."
Brienna Forster
"Amazing japanese fusion that never fails to please. From the subtle atmosphere to the award winning cocktails, this restaurant is doing everything..."
Bella Qian
"Rating 4.5 The food were really amazingly delicious. Stopped by for lunch on the weekend. The place was pretty quiet was seated up the front which..."
Manz
"This fusion Japanese restaurant is situated on Ponsonby Road. One of my top 3 favorites for Japanese.The dim lighting and classy interior..."
Lucy
"Fantastic food. Second time dining here and it did not disappoint, The crispy pork belly was super tender and the volcano sushi roll was awesome too...."
Scott Lawson
"Finally got to go here recently after hearing very positive things about the place. It's a hidden little gem that you could very easily walk past,..."
Matchstick Reviews
"If I had to only eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be here. They never fail to deliver on extraordinary food and service, we..."
Crackerjacker
"Amazing food and drinks, ordered one of the bento and Rozu..."
Geoffrey Huang
"Always excellent food, great variety and service. Everything is beautifully presented and the dining experience is enjoyable. Recommend you eat here..."
Alienbabe
"Excellent food and excellent service, we will be back again..."
Annie Wang
"A very interesting fusion of Peruvian and Japanese, and very well done. Prompt and friendly service as well as quick serving of the cold..."
Doris Ma
"We had the set menu, crowd favourite was the beef tostadas (which we ordered more of), chicken dumpling, lamb and pork belly! Ive never had squid..."
Pookky Promtrai
"LOVE the food here, everything is delicious. Maybe I’m bias, as Japanese is one of my favourite cuisines. But everything is so fresh and..."
Chan Can Eat
"Really great experience here. Staff were very friendly and food was delicious. Food definitely on the pricier end so wouldn’t be a regular place to..."
Stephanie Qin
"Absolutely amazing meal. The food was divine, fresh, all the flavours match together. We had a set menu, so we could try a bit of everything. The..."
Joana Arriaga
"It was a great experience, great ambience with yummy food. Every dish tasted really really nice, and staff were friendly. The only thing is that we..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Attended with a group of 5 including a guest who came over from Dubai. Started off being seated, served promptly with a good drink..."
Darius
"I have been this restaurant several times, I’d like to say this is my favorite sushi restaurant in Auckland.Food is always fresh and..."
Oceane
"Azabu is great. Love their refined Japanese food here - in particular the seafood. Ordered the Volcano roll, rainbow roll, tuna tostada, lamb cutlets..."
J Eats
"Wow!!!!!!Had dinner here for my birthday Service was 10/10Food 10/10Our waiter was awesome!!!What a great experience..."
Gnxsta23
"What a great dining experience!  It pays to reserve a table here particularly for the busy Friday and Saturday nights.  Japanese/Peruvian...who..."
Food And People
"We arrived via the parking lot around the back which seemed to have plenty of space.... Restaurant was buzzing, and I enjoyed the decor. Food was..."
Jason F.
"Impressively delicious food. Every single dish brought a different excitement to our palates, exciting ambience and the service was top..."
Liza Cosme
"Whenever I’ve been to a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant I’ve never left disappointed, and Azabu is no exception. This fascinating fusion seems to..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Very busy fine dining Japanese restaurant in Ponsonby. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Service is really quick even at peak hours. Food is..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"More of a 4.5 for me given the reverence this place holds amongst the dining community.Beef Tostada was excellent and I really liked our..."
Rao
"Came here for my friends birthday dinner with no idea what sort of place it was. From outside it looks like nothing but as soon and you step in..."
Hannah
"Azabu is such an amazing restaraunt. It is quite dark inside and lightly lit which isn't everyones thing but I really like it. The service is so..."
Karina
"This is a great place to go for a special occasion! The food was delicious and presentation was on point. We ordered the tiger prawn dumplings,..."
Lambo
"Undoubtedly one of the best dine out spots in the country! The salmon tiradito is an absolute stunner! So fresh, such intricate flavors, true..."
Ken
"This is one of the most amazing places I have ever eaten and there will be something for everyone. The seared beef tostada is the most incredible..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"A friend brought me here when he found out I love Japanese. I can not believe I have not been here before! The food is delightful; everything is..."
Saskia Halleen
"Amazing food, brilliant service - I loved the interior of the place as well as the vibe. A highlight dish for me will always be the pork belly for..."
Lisa
"Not a common place for your budget but would be top option if you need somewhere to date or celebrate things. I took my husband here for his birthday..."
Bella Luv Food
"Well where do I start. There was certainly some hype with Azabu before me going there as friends, colleagues and even acquaintances could not fault..."
Bulking Steerco
"Came here for the first time for my birthday dinner. We were asked for preference of water and said sparkling and after being asked this same..."
SpoonMe
"Everything is just sooooooo tasty and they put so much effort into presentation!!! One of our favourite places to eat and it’s always..."
Bonnie Hu
"I loveeeeee azabu. The ambience the food and the drink list is amazing. Lamb Chuleta 9/10. Crispy pork belly 10/10. Kingfish ceviche 8/10. Chicken..."
888
"Blink and youll miss the place. I Got lucky with the last remaining seat! Ended up sitting the bar which is fantastic as you get too see many types..."
Flippynz
"Awesome vibe, superb cuisine, prepared and presented as Japanese food should be: minimalist & tasteful.Enjoyed a great chilled sake with our..."
Mani
"Delicious food and great service! Ordered the karaage chicken, eggplant tempura and pork belly. All three were flawless and it was the perfect amount..."
Fooodie
"Just Wow!! I think this is the first review I’ve ever given 5 stars and Azabu deserves it! Everything about this place was amazing - the food,..."
Holly Swallow
"Exeptional service. Food is delish and beautifully presented. I really liked octopus dish and king fish ceviche. Portions are in a smaller side for..."
Katerina
"Awesome place to eat, and their cocktail menu is seriously underrated. Such a unique concept mixing Peruvian and Japanese cuisines. The Tiger Prawn..."
Gian Carlo Pascual
"My new favourite place to eat!! Honestly everything was so delicious! the restaurant itself is so big and trendy and the presentation is top notch!..."
Lizzie
"We had dinner on friday before christmas, it was fully booked, but the level of service was consistent and the food was delicious. We had sashimi,..."
Andre Mdst
"Went to this lovely restaurant last week with my partner for a special occasion dinner. We ordered a good variety of food: seared beef and tuna..."
Auds
"Went for lunch on Wednesday. Busy place but great service and the food was superb esp, the pork belly, Full drinks menu. Would go again..."
Ian Harrison
"Best dining experience in a while! Came here for my birthday on a Monday night, it started off quiet around 6pm but halfway through the night we..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Came here for my sister’s birthday and I couldn’t believe how busy the place was on a weekday!We tried a decent amount of items off..."
Thea
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Come here often for work lunch, we always share the Eggplant Tempura, Seared beef tostada and Tuna tostada – the tostadas are a must, they come out..."
G1k
"Had a great experience at Azabu last week. Had the volcano sushi, salmon ceviche specula, gyoza and pork belly. Every dish hit the spot! Especially..."
Matty Krelle
"Expected a Japanese digestion but find out it was more about fusion of Japanese and western cookery. A bit crowded and noisy in peak hour. Nice..."
Tanz
"Nice fusion restaurant. Like the sashimi plate and soft shell crab bun very much. The sauces on sashimi plate are very special. Wish there are option..."
LisaH
"My dinner at Azabu was the best dining experience of my life. I was blown away at how each dish served was incredible. There was not one..."
Keziah Sarmiento
"Was extremely surprised to see the restaurant was about 80% full even though it was a Monday night! Was glad that we had a booking. I had heard lots..."
Ari Kim
"I really wish this restaurant had better lighting so I can take clearer photos of the food! The beautiful presentation shows how carefully..."
Jenny Da
"Came here with family. Tried chicken and steak bento. Food is well above average but not “wow”. Service and atmosphere was great.Recommend..."
Aiden
"If you want to discover a new side of the Japanese cuisine, Azabu is the place to go.Excellent food and great presentation. From the beef..."
João Plácido
"Went dinner last night for our wedding anniversary it was an excellent service from the staffs, will go extra mile just to cater our needs ❤ and..."
L A
"It’s our first visit tonight and we had a great night - stunning presentation, lovely ambiance, great service and delightful taste. We ordered king..."
Evelyn Chen
"Amazing little restaurant! Highly recommend; even ended up having food I wouldn’t usually such as snapper ceviche; got to try wagyu beef for the..."
Alicia Crowe
"We have been wishing to try this place for so long and finally got the chance to go tonight. We ordered fried chicken, seared beef, beef short rib..."
Food Lover
"The best place to dine in Auckland . Azabu combines the best of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines to offer something truly unique. The food is extremely..."
Rohan Chauhan
"Staff we're friendly and attentive, and food came out quick. My favourites were the grilled octopus (starter), seared beef tostada with the truffle..."
Irene Calangian
"Azabu is a beautiful place with beautiful ambience and lightening. The menu was perfect there . Service was good and rapid. I had porks there . It..."
Aggarwalhemant8111
"We ordered the lunch box and dumplings. We were impressed by the beautiful food presentation. And they taste good too! Dumplings are..."
Bright One
"They really nailed the Peruvian touch in their menu, the portions are REALLY small but the food is amazingly good. It's totally worth it, just don't..."
Margot Vildósola
"Yeah these guys are good ...You're going to spend more than you want,  but you're going to enjoy the food.The Wagyu Beef Short rib..."
Kieran
"Azabu is a world-class restaurant. The Japanese/Peruvian food is beautifully presented and explodes on the taste buds. Service is excellent. I..."
Schalk
"Food- The food here is absolutely top notch. Delicious and immaculately presented.Ambience- the restaurant is gorgeous!Service- The wait..."
NCC1701
"Great taste! Definitely coming back again. The feed me menu is very worth it :) not too bad for a nice company dinner. I thought it was small..."
Dulcie Raphielle Tan
"Definitely recommend this place. Do yourself a favor and order the chicken dumplings you won’t regret it! Service and atmosphere is good and the..."
Samantha Gemmell
"The venue is nicely set out, the staff are friendly and courteous and the food menu is interesting with an extensive drinks list. Parking is behind..."
Karen Betsubara
"My wife & I were here for lunch. Wait staff was friendly & prepared us for this Japanese fusion cuisine. We had seared beef tostada, prawn dumplings,..."
STRADS
"We tried coming here at night but way too busy instead we came here for lunch ... Service was great and the food is excellent .. we..."
Donna&Shane
"Phenomenal show of an exceptional understanding of flavour - the Peruvian influence on modern Japanese cuisine is executed to perfection. The drinks..."
Gentlepig
"A beautiful restaurant with immaculate decor perfect music and ultra efficient staff. The food is truly delicious and perfectly balanced. The volcano..."
Geoff
"One of my favourite places in Auckland. Nice cool ambience, great service and awesome foods and cocktails.Was really impressed about the..."
Diogo Reck
"First time dining here for a work dinner and the place was packed for a Wednesday night! Ambiance: very nice, modern, the room is a bit crowded but..."
Nathalie
"This place has great vibe! Good sushi and mix of different varieties with small plates allowing you to try different dishes with rich flavors. The..."
Jeff Gallant
"Was brought here by a friend who loves the place and we can safely say that the food here is great! Loved the steak and the gyozas were great too!..."
Elmocookie
"Decent place to eat, better off going in a group that way you will order more and explore theMenu more. Also the portions are not huge so it's..."
ChefAMG
"Have been twice for lunch on a Saturday now, returning as the first visit was wonderful. Creative take on Japanese with a South American influence...."
James Galloway
"What a feast we had here! Loved the dining area and the ambience. Very comfortable with great mood lighting. I have to say the service was..."
I_like_pickles
"AMAZING! Food looked and tasted awesome and the service was excellent. The food came out fast and was presented so well! Such a great experience...."
Alanalythe
"Firstly service was great, they were really friendly and helpful, and the food wait wasn't too long. We started with the octopus, which was..."
Chicken Wing
"It is a fine dining restaurant so the portion sizes are small, but the quality is superb. Had the sashimi, and the fish was very fresh, the miso here..."
Imperius Malekith
"An enjoyable evening with friends from Hong Kong at Azabu. We were so glad that we had chosen the right restaurant: we simply love the vibe there and..."
Sharon Kan
"i love strong flavours and Azabu does strongly flavoured food so well. The extra dimension of the Peruvian influence on Japanese food - just yum! I..."
Chefaldini
"Another spectacular dining experience.Tasteful decor, lovely staff and scrumptious Peruvian/Japanese fusion. We tried all the vegetarian options..."
Angela Kay Street
"I had the rainbow sushi roll, chicken katsu bun and the tempura custard. Overall very good food, good service and nice ambience. The sushi was really..."
Arabella Ross
"In a word? Faultless.  Service, atmosphere, cocktails, wine list, food.....it's stunning.  Price-wise it matches nicely alongside far lesser..."
Kiwi Foodie 123
"Went to Studio One for a popup event and the organizer highly recommended this place and as it was just across the road that was a..."
Jeffie
"Lovedddddd this place! Great menu, very authentic yet awesome spin with Japanese & Peruvian. Ordered a wide range of food in a group and everyone..."
Simon Pheonix
"Amazing!food amazing +++ bit hard to hear friends dining with because of close proximity with other patrons10/10 food and service 8/10..."
COVNA
"Amazing! We went here last week for my birthday and it was sooooo good. We had the tuna tostada, the octopus, the pork belly, chicken dumplings, the..."
Oones Connor
"Absolutely loved this restaurant. Each one of us had a drink which included 3 different cocktails and two different mocktails each one was just..."
Pooja Pamula
"I have dined at Azabu on multiple occasions and simply cannot fault their food or service. The maitre d is always lovely and welcoming and the wait..."
RachaelAlison
"Superb modern Japanese - Salmon Tiradito possibly the best Japanese dish I've ever tried - tiger milk sauce outstanding. Tempura Custard with Ginger..."
Sigmond
"Stopped by for a fairly late dinner and was able to get a table without booking. The place was still quite full but it wasn't very loud so having a..."
Benedict Uy
"Went here last night for an anniversary celebration. The fit out is stylish and funky and we requested a quiet table which had an awesome view of the..."
Lacey Thompson
"What can I say! Went here after several recommendations from friends. I'm so glad I tried it out. AMAZING!!!! I really can't say anymore. Everything..."
Sheeks
"Peruvian Japanese cuisine was something I'd never tried before - and I love it! Azabu is a really small hidden gem on Ponsonby road which has some..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Awesome attentive, friendly service. Food was amazing! Chicken was tender. Steak was juicy. Fish was cooked to perfection. Cocktails were yummy. What..."
WongTable
"I love this place! I went here on my friend's birthday dinner. I didn't expect anything from this restaurant but they just surpise me with..."
Anastasia Kadir
"Great service, great food and great ambience. I cannot fault Azabu. We have thoroughly enjoyed every dishes we ordered and would come back again in a..."
Shirley Liew
"The sashimi and sushi were superb, especially the Salmon, but my favourite dish is definitely the chicken dumplings.Everything is presented..."
Max During
"Impressive! The service, the deco, the drinks list and menu all surpassed expectations. Our highlights were the gyoza, chicken meatballs and pork..."
Pamela Mansell
"What an interesting mix of Peruvian flavours with Japanese ingredients. Love how the place has soft lighting but provides a very casual feel. BEST..."
ShoRt
"Azabu, with its Nikkei cuisine (Japanese Peruvian fusion), piqued my interest when I first read about it and I was eager to taste for myself. The..."
Gus
"A great dining experience. Food was superb, staff are really great - very attentive right from start, very personable.  Steak was the best ever,..."
DJR
"Dined in December 2016 for an end of year work team lunch. Great opportunity to try everything as all dishes were easily shared! Advised the waiter I..."
SJ
"Great to try the delicious menu at Azabu. I'm an Asian fusion fan & although many menus are the same, this relatively new spot had some great..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Azabu has become mine and my partner's favourite Japanese restaurant. The food is prepared and served of an extremely high standard. The..."
Ziggyscratch
"Had dinner here last night. I agree that this deserves a much higher rating than it has on here. Delicious food. The portion sizes aren't the biggest..."
Angela Trigg
"On the K Road end of Ponsonby Road, behind a heavy dark door and blacked out windows is Ponsonby’s latest Japanese restaurant – Azabu. With a..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Fresh fish and great service. Food arrives fast and the presentation is amazing. Would definitely recommend Azabu to anyone thinking of..."
Eva
"I don't understand how did that happen that this place has that low rating on Zomato. I just don't understand how people could rate this place lower..."
Igor Anany
"Interesting find, a lovely little japanese restaurant focused upon delivery of Tapas style food, with suggestion to guests to order 2-3 dishes..."
Mike G.
"Came here as a table of 4 after having read great review in Viva.  Struggled to find the place, but fortunately we stumbled across the dedicated..."
Bridgee
"Amazing food!! Great setting, only been for lunch so far, but will definately be heading back for dinner. Service was very prompt, attentive despite..."
Mark Atkinson
"Tasty tasty. I usually order sushi at Japanese but we were with somebody who doesnt eat fish so ordered some of the meat dishes. Highly recommend the..."
Michael Rossing
"Decided to pick this place for catch up with friends on my recent work trip to Auckland - definitely made the right choice.From the cool vibe of..."
Monica
"Went here for dinner last night with a group of friends. Already being big fans of Ibizu we had high expectations for this place. Located at the..."
HJ
"I went back here again for a surprise anniversary dinner and I was hoping that customer services have improved since 2 years ago. (see my last review..."
Lily Chow
"Went here for dinner and everything was delicious! We ordered the beef tataki, karaage chicken, gyoza's, chicken dumplings and the really crispy pork..."
Foodathon
"Took me a good 5 minutes to find even with the help of Google Maps. If you're looking for it along Ponsonby Road, it's next to the bright EastWest..."
NYNB
"We went for lunch. First impression is that it's too dark inside for lunch. Dark wood and subdued lighting. A night time setting. It was so dark that..."
Steph
"Absolutely loved our experience at Azabu. The food was absolutely divine and cocktails were delicious. Servers were super attentive and professional...."
Rohit Kumar
"Great dumplings, good sushi. Though the soft shelf crab wasn't soft at all, rather crunchy. We had a corner table, hence not too..."
Grace Lang
"The food is great here and has been consistently good over the years. I’m always skeptical of fusion restaurants or when mashing together of..."
Nip C
"One of the best meals I’ve had. Every plate was outstanding. The attention to detail of the plate presentation matched the taste experience. Will..."
Andrew Hunt
"So many things to really enjoy about Azabu Ponsonby. Comfortable tables (high bar stools would be challenging for the elderly/frail). Attentive..."
Ray C
"What a great vibe! The staff is so nice and accommodative! The drinks for 2-3 people are so great for sun! The whole drinks menu is very..."
Linda A.
"Food was good but a little expensive. It was not extraordinary for the price. To get more water for our glasses, we had to ask. I wish the service..."
Nathan
"Nice location, good presentation, great food. Service was a bit robotic, no real warmth or interest coming from the waiters (that’s fine we can let..."
Carl C
"Loved each and every dish here, and we tried quite a few. Appreciate how all you need to do is place your order, then they bring the dishes out to..."
Rebecca Meffin
"Our second visit. The food never disappointed us. We enjoyed every bit. A very small disappointment that my partner had waited too long for his..."
Sarah Murray
"Awesome place. Food was flavoursome, punchy and had great combination of flavours. Service was excellent, especially from the Italian Maitre D. We..."
Kersti Mead-johnstone
"Our dinner was amazing. Service is one of the best I've experienced. Niko was really sweet. He dressed up my sister's birthday cake(we brought in..."
Wxj 86
"Wow what a luxurious experience, the balance of the food was like art! Every dish was unique in flavor and never before tasted elsewhere! Great place..."
Celia Chan
"Love this place! The staff are polite and quietly efficient, and the flavours in the dishes are a journey in every mouthful. I always take a trip..."
David Eyre
"Delicious little Japanese fusion place from the same restaurant group as Amano. We walked in not expecting to get a table but were fortunate enough..."
Morgan-Sean McCright
"The entrance is subtle and easy to miss. When you walk in you'll find yourself in a cosy space with the chic dark bar/restaurant feel. The waitstaff..."
Marielle Ibarra
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"Literally could not recommend more. We came here for both bottomless brunch and dinner (photos are from brunch). The food is amazing - especially the..."
Amy Chen
"While out looking for a nice restaurant to dine at myself and partner stumbled across this hidden gem located in Ponsonby. Place is amazing, staff..."
Faiva ofa
"Delicious Indian and Fiji fusion dishes we get here. Must try are the lamb chops, goat curry, chicken biryani and the mango lassi colada...."
Charishma C
"Came here on Saturday to have Bottomless brunch for my birthday. By far the best bottomless I have ever attended. Ticked off every box from a great..."
Nareah Fersko
"Absolutely delicious food that satisfied a particular craving my Husband and I had that day. Service by the owner himself was immaculate-a polite and..."
hannah loveday
"Goat curry flavour was good but be careful with how much hot you can handle. I asked for medium to hot range but it was just above mild, he offered..."
Srinivas Padindala
"What an unbelievable experience! We went for the bottomless brunch and were absolutely blown away by the sheer flavour in every single dish. I still..."
Calum Milne
"Finest Fiji style cuisine...absolutely mouth watering/relishing...Must try cocktail 🍹 spicy Gin Tonic / Monte Alban Metical & Worm...Must try..."
Jaykam MODI
"Excellent food, excellent host and great ambiance! Loved the Fijian style curries and dessert. We had a small family group dinner for around 30..."
Ash Sharma
"Absolutely lovely and welcoming place. Excellent food and exceptional customer service. A combination of Fiji indian and Indian food and drinks..."
Shesna Kumar
Saan
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"Been 3 times over the last 3 years and Saan is consistently excellent. The service is always fantastic and the decor and vibe of the restaurant is..."
Holly
"Interesting twist to authentic Thai cuisine, flavours were complex and rich. We ordered 2 small plates - eggplant/chilli/mushroom dip w/ deep fried..."
Doris Ma
"We love Thai food, whether it’s dining out or whipping up something spicy at home. Hearing the rave reviews about new Ponsonby establishment Saan,..."
Zoe Bowker
"Outstanding food and wonderful service. Do yourself a favour and just book ..."
Poppy Mitchell
"Came here with my whole family and had a great experience. Service was super friendly and fast. All the dishes were a hit. I was so busy eating I..."
Bella Qian
"One of our favourite restaurants, great cocktails, great food and great..."
James Wilkinson
"Top service! The staff offered to take our coats when we entered and they were very attentive the entire night. I’m a crazy water drinker and I..."
Angelainea
"Such a cool little spot, really loved the food and the duck curry was amazing.. practically licked the plate clean! Would definitely recommend this..."
Reema Singh
"Pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous food served in such a beautiful space. Love the decor and how the restaurant is fitted..."
Thiruna Selvaratnam
"Christmas party. Drinks a flowing. Service was on point and didn't experience an empty drink. The food was insane. Shout out to having some proper..."
Amindha Fernando
"I’ve been here a couple of times. Once with s friend and once with a larger group (ordered from the set menu)Loved both occasions. The decor..."
Chan Can Eat
"We didn't have a booking but we did end up getting a table for dinner. The best part of this was definitely the Deep Fried Whole Fish, that fish was..."
Candy
"Visited during the Ponsonby celebration (can’t remember the name sorry!) and had the vegan set menu and the food was amazing!!! And so much food we..."
Julia Louise
"A fantastic Thai restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was very authentic, and we got to try several dishes. The best was the deep fried fish..."
Austin Ibarra
"We went for their vegan set menu. Everything was lovely - definitely a more home-style meal.I'd love to give a full five stars but compared to..."
Rao
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Went our to celebrate our first anniversary together and we hit the jackpot. What an amazing experience Saan gave us. The dishes, the smells, the..."
João Plácido
"I’m a fan of Thai, but this was my first specially Northern Thai cuisine restaurant & it did not disappoint. We shared a range of food from the..."
Kykiwi82
"Georgeous little venue situated on the main ponsonby drag. Tried the wok tossed squid. Great tasting dish loved the mint and chilli in it. Main was..."
Flippynz
"Food: Delicious pork belly. Small portion as around over thirty dollars. Fine dining and will not mention price anymore. Crispy crab was..."
Lisa
"Last time I have been to restaurant and ordered a roasted pork and fried noodles with prawn. The por is average. The fried noodle tasted good but a..."
Will Nono
"Came for lunch and received wonderful attentive service and great recommendations of what to order from the shared menu. My friend and I were so..."
Cat
"Been here for a spontaneous birthday party , food come up pretty quick . The worst dish is Chicken lemongrass in claypot > never order it if you..."
Vincent
"5/5! A group of us went here for a birthday dinner. All the mains we ordered are recommended including the desserts: creme brûlée (milk tea..."
Adrianna
"It was nice dinner, I booked table for 2 got a bigger space as we were starving and thought we would order a lot, it ended up at the 3rd dish when..."
Leo Jiang
"Food: 4.5/5Location: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5I came here on Christmas eve a few years ago and again recently. Both..."
Emily
"Family lunch of 7 people today. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing customer service! I couldn’t fault the dishes that were served. 5..."
Bexx
"Friendly staff, warm service, nice environment and tasty food. I like their rice and entree. But main with sauce was too strong for me. Dessert was..."
LuNa The TuNa
"The best Asian food I found throughout Auckland Central/ CBD. Fell madly in love and went 3x in the 9 days we were visiting Auckland. Cocktails..."
Giorgia
"Every time I come here I hold my breath in anticipation that the standard has dropped, last week I popped in with a friend, I hadn't been for over a..."
Angie Gilbert
"Very impressed with the service at Saan. We had two absolutely lovely, knowledgeable and graceful waitresses who made the start of our evening so..."
Sarah Katherine
"I came here with a friend recently on a Friday night and had an excellent time. It’s surprisingly light and spacious inside (unlike many other..."
Raymond Tiong
"Would definitely recommend going here to get out of your normal thai takeaway night routine. This place was like thai with a modern twist and almost..."
Foodie_1110
"I’ve been here twice for dinner and butvtimes have been amazing. Great ambience with dimmer lighting and modern furniture, friendly and..."
SpoonMe
"We asked for a fast meal, early evening. We were given a lovely table, away from the door. Our meals came very fast. Beef curry and egg noodles &..."
MataMan
"Saan was amazing. I organised a 20 person dinner party to raise funds for charity. They were so accommodating and flexible. We had a set menu but..."
Sanesh Anton Francis
"I love the layout and design of the dining area. I like how the areas are separated by the decor and furniture. It gives a lot more privacy and..."
I_like_pickles
"Excellent service with a delicious Asian fusion menu. It was rather busy so it was lucky we booked. The vegetarian options are great, the papaya..."
Tina Cherrall
"Great Thai food to try. Especially the perilla starter. Loved the experience. I would love to visit the place again and recommend it to my..."
Surbhi
"Great place to go to enjoy a nice Thai food 👍👍 busy on Fridays but service was still great. Will definitely go back .......... price is good so..."
Harold Chute
"Love the ambience and decor, just nice for a fancy dinner! Ordered tofu with spinach (as in picture) for entree, loved them! They have different kind..."
Afiqah Ramizi
"A really nice favourite of mine! Probably one of the top asian fusion restaurants these days. There were 4 adults and one child at our table...."
Ari Kim
"This is now my new favourite Thai restaurant :D yum yum yum!!! Strongly recommend the eggplant dish! It’s super spicy yet extreme tasty when having..."
Min Min
"Absolutely delicious food, great ambience and delightful service! The hapuka wrapped in banana leaf was an explosion of flavors. Superb food..."
PPN
"Staff were attentive, friendly, had good knowledge of the menu and helpful in explaining to my friend and I on how there menu worked. The menu was..."
David Nicholas
"This Place is understated, homely and true to its cuisine. The interior is made of bamboo furniture and light wood textures unifying the entire..."
Kitty005
"Really great food and really welcoming staff! Great ambience about the place too. Lots of Vege options which is a welcome surprise and the deep fried..."
Utkarsh Vora
"This is probably my favourite Thai restaurant in Auckland considering the quality and taste of their food which tastes amazing. Nice atmosphere with..."
Evelyn Chen
"Lovely lovely Thai restaurant. The only thing I didn’t like: Pricy and tables are too close with each other!First step in door..."
Bella Luv Food
"Real Thai Food. Tasty!I wasn’t really sure what I was in for. I saw good reviews and came in not knowing this was a Thai restaurant...."
Tony Ma
"I had such an amazing evening at Saan.The food was outstanding, the service and atmosphere was great.Only downside was the 2 seated tables..."
Shell
"Absolutely love this place. Service is fabulous and food is amazing. Highly recommend the soft shell crab with sticky rice. I love how they serve the..."
Paula D
"Incredible food, atmosphere and staff. The couple next to us suggested the soft shell crab which turned out to be one of the best dishes I've had in..."
Christopher Pearce
"Popped in for dinner withkut reservation! Amazing food and service! Every dish was absolutely perfect. Mike was tops👌 would recommend!! And will..."
Steph Harper
"Great place for a chilling out night with friends.However, because of busy atmosphere, I don't recommend this restaurant if you are quiet couple :)...."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Warm yellow glow welcomes you into the lit restaurant. It's almost like someone's chic living dining room. You feel comfortable. The waiter comes to..."
Vivi S
"Hands down THE best Thai I have ever tastedI don’t even have enough good things to say about the soft shell crab and tomyum cocktail 🤤🤤..."
Lucy
"Pretty amazing food. However felt that the mains here were less value for money and less impressive than the starters. Loved the Tom yum cocktail..."
Saphic Chan
"Fabulous decor and amazing interesting food. If you love cafe Hanoi you will love this place too... they always keep their menu fresh and service is..."
Jaffa
"Outstanding dinner experience all round! Best modern Thai cuisine in AKL. Service was flawless. Ambiance is modern and buzzy. On the pricy side but..."
Fred Ade
"Came here for a friend’s birthday dinner on a Friday night. Luckily we made reservations and were seated at the table in the private room. This..."
Jason Zhang
"I would say, Saan is a modern Thai, rather than just authentic Thai. Grilled fish on Perilla, which came in 5 pieces, was an excellent small dish...."
STRADS
"Definitely the best Thai restaurant I've been to in Auckland!Everything I tried was awesome, from entree to dessert. And my boyfriend, who..."
Diogo Reck
"Beautiful fit out! Very fast service and delicious food.I had the cured king fish, the prawn noodles, papaya salad and the rice pudding.All..."
LAC
"The food was next level - the waiter suggested a whole lot of food for our table of 9 which was spot on. We had a good variety of dishes that suited..."
Michelle M
"Imagine walking through a dessert without any water in sight.. dehydration, desperation and despair run down your neck in the form of sweat.This..."
Anthony Bourdain
"This place is perfect for family dinners! The food is amazing and the customer service is fantastic. Totally recommend it for big family dinners...."
Koyal Lal
"FOOD:Saan is an amazing place to take the vegans and vegetarians in your life. They have a huge selection of vegan dishes on offer, easily..."
Gem McLeod
"Went for dinner for twoHad grilled oysters, lamb curry, papaya salad with the crab and beef cheeks.All pretty good, no issues with the..."
FoodiePhysician
"Great dining place 💓 the ambience is nice, especially if you’re on a date. We ordered: market fish wrapped in banana leaf, beef satay skewers,..."
Linh 💛
"Came here for my 20th dinner with my family. The interiors were beautiful, makes you feel like you’re walking through a oriental castle. Reminds..."
Oksana Zhang
"Good environment. The parking lot is great. I like the fish, but the pork is not so tasty. Stuff are friendly, and the writers should tell..."
Joe HU
"Absolutely love this place, for sure my go to dinner place. The peanut tofu and eggplant is absolutely delicious, the staff are very friendly and..."
Hazel.crook
"Saan was recommended to me by a friend, couldn't wait to try it. Ambiance was great, its busy but still intimate. So many aromas came from the..."
Lisa
"A great Thai food restaurant and all of us here to celebrate the traditional Chinese mid autumn festival, service good, food good and car parking..."
Spencer Zhan
"We were just walking pass by to have nice meal for early dinner. The restaurant had plenty of table but probably good to book a table for peak dinner..."
Shazza
"would be a 5 but because of not very quick responsiveness from staff I had to deduct 0.5,the staff were very friendly though, food was delicious 😋..."
Gold 25% OFF(JOEFIS) Joe F G
"Amazing experience!! From the booking process for my group, the staff were incredibly helpful and made the process easy and so friendly. On arrival..."
Ginger Williams
"Wonderful experience every time. Friendly staff and spacious seating. Not to mention the best soft shell crab with its amazing spicy source. The..."
J Li
"Our waiter was really attentive. My first drink wasn't great and so they changed it as I was having a hard time drinking it. Food was very tasty but..."
Isabel
"Was a bit hard finding this place as I couldn't see the sign but the food was really enjoyable! Standout dish for me was definitely the fish on..."
Samantha Gemmell
"This place was wonderful. Thank u ppl at the front for letting us eat here despite being fully booked and busy!! And thank u for the waitress who was..."
Jill Biluno
"Excellent! Came here with a group of 9 on a weeknight and was seated immediately with offers to take our jackets away. The ambience of the place is..."
Binula
"After all the hype, I somehow was underwhelmed. Ambience was lovely but sound resonates around the place so it gets quite noisy and hard to..."
ShoRt
"Great food & excellent service from Mike & Co.  The food is delicious & we loved everything we tried. Got a private dining room as we turned up with..."
Steph Hay
"Went to Saan early on a Tuesday night without a booking. The decor was beautiful, coats were checked and we were seated on a nice big table for the..."
Kelsie Smith
"Great food and ambience with excellent service. The place was really busy when we came in on Saturday night but was very impressed with how quickly..."
Rosemary Cook
"Food is beautiful, cannot say anything negative, was absolutely blown away.Was a little disappointed at the end, we knew that there was a..."
Dini
"Fantastic. I loved 7 dishes out of the 9 or 10 we ordered (3 x mid 40s couples). I've had all kinds of Thai in all kinds of places including many..."
Jon
"Food s good love atmosphere place ..prawn wasnt great was uncooked n favours s ok , love the favour of eggplant n noodles n satay n sticky rice..."
Joti Ben
"Beautiful restaurant- very aesthetically pleasing. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Food is wonderful, and quite a wide range of dishes for different..."
Georgie T
"Amazing food! Just the right balance. Loved the chilli level. Wait staff very helpful and paid a lot of attention regardless of the fact that they..."
#fatlyfe
"Absolutely love this place. Massive fan of the food, been here twice now and will continue to come back and rave about it. The service is the best..."
Georgia Vossen
"Thai cuisine can accomodate to my peanut allergy! My experience at Saan was well accommodated by the friendly staff . I was even surprised they had a..."
The One With A Nut Allergy...
"Delicious. There was a group of 4 of us on a Tuesday night. We got the Hawkes Bay lamb rib, pork belly, eggplant, soft shell crab and sticky rice. It..."
Jasveen Kaur
"If you are a huge fan of Thai food like me, then you definitely need to check Saan out. This Northern Thai restaurant is situated in the heart of..."
Anna Wei
"Was lucky to get a table here on the night of Adeles first concert in Auckland. They weren't so busy per usual. Make sure to book a day or so in..."
Ann R
"Beautiful Northern Thai cuisine. One of the most beautifully designed restaurants in Auckland, basically I wish I could live in Saan,..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Mrs decided to take me here for my birthday after I told her how amazing the review was on zomato. I would say I was neither disappointed or..."
Ethan Liaw
"Pretty good service. Food is very close to what you get in Vietnam and Thailand. It is pricey but worth it. About $55 a person with one drink. The..."
Alas
"We thoroughly enjoyed all our time for our banquet, the welcome, the service, the lovely food which had comments of appreciation as they ate (our..."
Margaret Meyer
"Love this place. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. We ordered the soft shell crab, beef cheeks, chicken flat noodle and tea..."
Karen
"Came by for dinner with friends. The outside looks very unassuming and plain, and the menu doesn't look like other Thai places around, no curries or..."
Benedict Uy
"Devine. I can not recommend highly enough. Beautiful restaurant, exceptional (but limited) food, and the service is some of the best I've had...."
Sophia Egan-Reid
"Excellent food and service tonight at Saan in Ponsonby. It was my first time dining here and I was impressed. The decor and vibe is..."
Charlene Weaver
"Food was great!!!! Soft shell crab is aaamazingggg. Only downfall was the sticky rice, it was hard and reaaallyyyy sticky, but overall great customer..."
Natasha Kumar
"Absolutely delicious food! The service is also top notch and courteous. The waiters/tresses are always willing to help out with the perfect way to..."
Rakin Chowdhury
"I'm not a big fan of Thai food, but Saan actually impressed me. The waiter-looks like a manager on duty is nice and friendly. Explain the menu..."
Daisy
"I went there for dinner. Don't have to queue without a reservation. They got large space and nice environment. I extremely liked the coconut water...."
Coco_Clairy
"We came here for Valentine's Day dinner. We were seated at a shared banquet type table with other groups - I would have expected the restaurant to..."
Pamela Mansell
"Been here twice now and Saan is just great. Not your typical Thai (this is Northern Thai - so think less red and green curries and more meatier..."
Danny
"Authentic and delicious food, second to none. Favourites include the crab and paw paw salad, the sausages and eggplant dish. But everything is..."
Sarah Jones
"No photos sorry! I was invited to a 20 person birthday banquet here and found myself quite giddy about going! 😅. I had always been intrigued about..."
Monique Porteous
"We had our work function here... Although the interior is beautiful, the food was not as good as I thought..Great service..."
Andrew Smith
"Heard about this place from a friend and went to try tonight. I am not a big fan for Thai food. But I really enjoyed the food. The taste is so..."
Lily
"Our Cheshire-chasing continues to Northern Thai eatery - Saan, the latest offering from the creators of Café Hanoi and XuXu at Britomart. We'd be..."
Husk Creative
"Had two meals here one for lunch and one for dinner. Both experience were fantastic. The taste is authentic and creative and reminds me the trip in..."
Sianchen0629
"Went here a few weeks ago with my girlfriend and was fantastic, I had a whole snapper and was so full of flavour.Appeared to be quite busy but..."
Jesse Cains
"Having wanted to come here for a long time, finally managed to do so on New Years Eve. Great place with fantastic atmosphere made fun by the..."
Ivan Koay
"We ordered platter and cocktail special which is on before 7 and I took one bit of the food and it took me back to Thailand. Very authentic flavours..."
Jenny Son
"Saan is still a relatively new location on Ponsonby's strip, but a welcome addition. It's Northern Thai menu has some beautifully presented items..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Wow .... This place is amazing!! From the minute we walked in the service was outstanding and the food was spectacular!! We ordered a..."
Annemarie M
"By far the BEST food I have ever had. The taste of everything was sensational and the service was amazing. We had the chicken thighs off the grill,..."
Amanda B
"Elegant Southerneast asian food. You can smell the sweet sour flavor from their open kitchen that reminded me all the good times in Thailand. love..."
Poppingcandy
"Been here for dinner with my friend, we ordered the FISH OF THE DAY!!! It was damn huge!! very filling and good. I believe that everything had..."
Jaimito Liu
"We came here on a very busy Saturday night without a booking but we luckily we were sitter after spending 30 mins at the bar. The place reflects a..."
Christian
"Amazing food. Amazing ambience. Amazing service. Lovely date or hang out setting. Usually with fancier restaurants you can only visit once and feel..."
Momo
"Dont let yourself be fooled by the small portions, this is quality to share and an awesome moment with your peeps! I must admit I was sceptic when I..."
Brainless Foodie
"Nothing short of a 5 star will do for this restaurant... From when we walked in to dessert and even paying for the bill was a breeze... Putting them..."
Anitha Narayan
"The dining room is cosy but bustling with energy.  The service was OK, the only minor gripe was that the size of the dishes was not effectively..."
Gus
"Excellent food. Creative Asian food and an interesting and varied menu. Great service and ambience. Will definitely be back. We booked and were..."
Michael Rossing
"booking is a must as its always busywas cosy and warm inside but very very loud which was the only downside to SaanFood was amazing - Wild bore..."
Lilly Christine
"Great flavours, big, bold with some proper heat. Really enjoyed my meal here. Reasonably priced for some good sized dishes. There weren't any tables..."
Nick
"Love the set up of the menu - split into street eats, small plates, and large plates, with the dishes getting spicier as you go down the list. My..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Had heard a lot of great things about this place. All I can say is that Saan has nailed the art of restaurant lighting #mood. I just wish the food..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Very easy to book online. Very friendly service. Nice ambience. Appetizer of pulled pork was lovely and exotic. The soft shell crab main was too..."
TonyF3
"Hands down best Thai restaurant I have ever been to in Auckland. From the lip-smackingly delicious duck curry to pulled pork on prawn cracker to the..."
Pooja Pamula
"First time here for a friend's birthday. Choose this place because of good reviews. I must say, service here was excellent, food was amazing..."
Vanessa
"Visited with a large group of people, so was able to try many of the dishes on offer. The service was fine, the setting has a nice fresh ambience for..."
Garrick
"Caramelised pulled pork on prawn crackers, sausages, chargrilled chicken, kua gai and the duck dish are amazing and is a must to order! If you feel..."
Joanne
"Booking is a must if you are coming here on a Friday night. We were certainly happy we did as many people were at the door trying to get a table...."
Miss Kiki
"Went here for early dinner with my husband as I've been hearing good reviews with this Thai fusion cuisine. I'm very impressed with the interior..."
Patriz De Leon
"Best meal out in ages. Must try the beef cheeks - just melts in the mouth and loved the sauces. So good we ordered more of the same. Great service..."
Dibley Price
"Heard this restaurant from my friend, I was told that Saan was one of Metro 50 in AKL. So I really had a high hope on there.But ... I have..."
Michelle Hwang
"If you're thinking of trying Thai, you NEED to try this place.No a green Thai curry or spring roll in sight, this lace is the Thai food you've..."
Eden OBrien Ford
"Had dinner at this amazing place. The tables were arranged well, very intimate feel for two and what looked like good seating for larger groups. The..."
Jamez Hill III
"Love the neutral palette used throughout Saan; gives it a very peaceful, relaxed and clean vibe. The staff are extremely efficient and smartly..."
Eden Wood
"Can't really fault it. Great room. Incredible service. Delicious food. What more could you want.Tried about 5 entrees and 4 mains. All..."
Avi
"Best Best vietnamse food in aucklandI love this place so much.Incredible food.. So tastyLovely staff which they are..."
JungYun Lee
"Been in twice now, once shortly after opening and again tonight, the new menu had some nice changes (more vege options!) couldn't fault a thing..."
Tina Knight
"Wow, what a place! This restaurant caught our eye with it's sleek, modern but slightly rustic décor, which really suits this place and its..."
HJ
"Checked out this New thai place in Ponsonby. First impression very cosy and super packed! Place was busy so glad we booked! Service was excellent our..."
Nathalie
"This place was packed but we got a table for two at the bar ... After watching the guy make cocktails we had to get 2... If you like spice try the..."
Donna&Shane
"Visited Saan for the first time a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it! Was recommended the soft shell crab and the duck by one of the waitresses..."
Kat
"One of the best Thai places in Auckland. With close ties to Café Hanoi it's no surprise that Saan was amazing. In bit of a spontaneous trip it was..."
Vivek Katial
"Having been here for dinner twice this has to be one of my favourite Thai places in Auckland. The service is wonderful, the decor sophisticated &..."
Sian
"Have now been to Saan twice and it delivered both times.The interior design is pretty stunning (is it by Pip Cheshire?), very sleek and on..."
Michael
"Been waiting for a chance to get to Saan and it was worth the wait. Excellent flavours and kept Me wanting more. We had the Satay Leu, Miang Jin Nuea..."
Edmond Young
"When deciding where to go for a friends special birthday there was no doubt that Saan was the choice and yet again they did not disappoint.The..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"DELICIOUS!! I came here tonight for dinner with a friend, we had both been wanting to eat here for while. We had made no reservation but they sat us..."
L.E.N.S
"Superb evening at Saan. Friendly and warm service from the wait staff and the food was amazing. Check out their Som Tum, Kao Soi & Moo Grob Prik..."
Dl Pwat
"Visited Saan for a company lunch before Christmas. We had one of the set menus. Absolutely loved the food, the flavours were all well-considered and..."
Petra Pearce
"Probably a repeat of a lot of reviews below but hey its gonna sound similar coz they consistently deliver good service and food. It's got a..."
SnobNom
"It is located at ponsonby road but I missed to find it as it has a very small Saan name on the entrance. (It is next 2 doors to Ben and Jerry ice..."
Cindy Ong
"Got told about this new joint for its Soft Shell Crab - 9.7/10 for it wow!Everything was upper cutting me in the palette with flavour,..."
Alwayseating
"Really great meal tonight, wonderful flavors with a great variety , if you like to share dishes with great spicy taste then this is a must try..."
Bill Smale
"Saan is a great new Thai place in ponsonby. It's surprisingly large, and I like how there are two sections, out back is a little bit noisier as its..."
India Shores
"You won't find green curry chicken, spring rolls or pad thai here! Thai chef Wichian "Lek" Trirattanavatin opened this thai restaruant because he..."
Cindyavocado
"Another sensational Asian restaurant pops up on P Rd to wow us unqualified amateur diners. This is the Thai sister to the Vietnamese Cafe Hanoi down..."
Frank
"Came here for lunch- had the pad pak with brown rice which was delicious! The chef kindly made it less spicy for me but someone else had it with the..."
A
"Awesome food. Proper Thai food not the eurofied Thai you usually get here. Great service too.Duck larb the highlightCan't wait to..."
Perdy Ned
"Amazing food.Stellar service.It's so hard to think of anything else to say! Decor is beautiful, subtle, and tasteful...."
Max Clark
"Nice experience!! Very enthusiastic waiter, and very patient recommendation of dishes. The food is very good and the price is not very expensive...."
YUKI XU
"Came by for dinner with friends. The outside looks very unassuming and plain, and the menu doesn't look like other Thai places around, no curries or..."
Benedict Uy
"I love the food here. Their appetizers are very creative and yummy. My fav is the spicy beef in curry leaves - a must try. The taro and roast pork..."
Chi Vu
"Cute little Thai place in Ponsonby with tasty food and cocktails. Although the portions weren't as big as we thought it would be. We were 7 sharing 3..."
Priscilla A
"Real Thai Food. Tasty! I wasn’t really sure what I was in for. I saw good reviews and came in not knowing this was a Thai restaurant. But that..."
Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前
"We went here as a group of 4 and it was a pleasant experience. The food was great and the staff was very friendly. The interior and decor also give..."
Giang Nguyen
"Had my little one’s birthday there, it was really nice experience. Food was great! Service was outstanding. Staffs were super friendly and caring...."
Hunter Auckland
"On our special occasions when we would like to have Thai food, we would normally come to this place. The food is deliciously authentic, staffs are..."
Seita
"Great service great food. Not a dish that was bad. Honestly not much to say other than its a great place that does thai cuisine..."
Angela
"This place was a good find. The food is asian fusion and we really enjoyed the dishes. The duck larb was yum and weirdly the eggplant and tofu was..."
Adrian Albuquerque
"Have been there a few times. Good location, friendly atmosphere, comfortable seating. Helpful and attentive staff. Food quality very good. Beef on..."
qazi ali
"Been here several times for some good reasons. Good food, good atmosphere, nice..."
Long Dao
"Fusions Thai restaurant in Ponsonby. Good food quality and great services. Wish they have some Thai soups in their menu. Hard to find parking..."
Gabriel Kung
"Saab delivers on their promise. We’ve been there many times and they’re solidly..."
Sean DSouza
"Nice place. Excellent service. Tasty food. Little but crowded for me but overall awesome..."
Baljinder Pal Singh
"Amazing food and great restaurant! Only downside was 2 meals and 2 drinks costing almost $100 places it quite expensive, but then again it’s..."
#Hashtag Lads
"Always an impeccable experience at Saan. Wonderful setting, attentive and personal service, and the best food. The menu perfectly caters to meat..."
Kezia Lynch
"One of the best thai restaurants ! Romantic atmos. Friendly staff. Creative and delicious dishes. Will definitely come..."
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Masu By Nic Watt
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"I came to Masu for the restaurant month menu ($55) and it was 3 courses. The atmosphere was really pretty and lively, despite after COVID-19 not..."
Sharon Louie
"Friendly service, fresh sashimi , very popular..."
Rex Chen
"Loved the miso king crab leg, just..."
Daniel Phillips
"Tried this place today for an anniversary celebration. The seating was spacious and the service through out our lunch was exceptionally good despite..."
Wilson Shum
"Favourite Japanese restaurant!! I've come back multiple times over the years even though it's so expensive because it's definitely worth the taste..."
Doris Ma
"The food was beautifully displayed and so fresh the salmon was so buttery and smooth. All service team was knowledgeable on what was in the food...."
Anita Dheda
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Alice
"We booked in on Valentine's day. We were greeted at the door and was seated promptly. Our servers were very friendly and helpful in answering..."
Aimee
"Food was great. And for Valentine's day, one of the busiest time of the year for them, the service has been..."
Claire Teves Tamse
"Love love love Masu. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, the service is on point and attentive, but not suffocating. The drinks and food..."
Aimee R
"A class above. Everything about our experience at Masu was top notch. We had the pleasure of being seated in front of the chefs, and it was..."
Famished
"Greeted by a very respectful and welcoming host. Attentive and enjoyable service from the staff. The food comes out fast and was absolutely delicious..."
Satiam Sharma
"Excellent service! the staff are so so friendly and nice! will definately come again love..."
Austin Shen
"I was excited to revisit @masurestaurant last Saturday night, and this time at their private dining room, which seats up to 18 guests. The room is..."
Pandadrools
"No reservation was made. Walked in and a table was ready in 10-15 mins. Excellent service and good seating area. Food was delicious. It looked small,..."
Maesian
"A classy but vibrant Japanese restaurant opposite Skycity.The restaurant keeps the traditional trail of Japanese dishes while adding a..."
Lucy
"One of my favourite restaurants of all time. The food here is always delicious, always fresh. The fit out and decor is beautiful and always has a..."
Chan Can Eat
"I did lunch. Very good food...."
Jonathan So
"Although my family didn’t book, they were nice enough to have a table for us and make us fit even though it was a Friday night. The place itself..."
Maria Paule
"Awsome fine dining, was busy night being Saturday. Hard to find parking but it is town after all. Excellent service, must try the beef tataki and..."
Michelle. N
"Delicious Japanese cuisine inspired by tradition. Loved the ambience, food, service and sake. Had their tokusen tasting menu, was devine. Every dish..."
Ninahooo
"I went to Masu when it first opened and had one of the best meals of my life, so it gets 4 stars. However I have been back a few times and the..."
Angie
"Absolutely loved the food & the atmosphere. Great service team. It is bit expensive but a perfect place to take some for a memorable time. We tried..."
Udeshi
"They have the most beautiful..."
Destiny Mackay
"We went there for Lunch, Except the udon (personally, I don't really like the taste, too bland, and crabs wasn’t fresh). everything else are..."
ClassEscaper
"I've been here several times recently and while the food rates a 5 the service rates a 2-3 overall. It is the service that let's Masu down. The staff..."
Dragon88
"Really good service, great place to go if you are gluten free! We had sushi, chicken skewers, clam miso and chocolate hazelnut dessert. It was yum..."
Emma Holgérus
"It was my first proper fine dining experience, I got the Masu Shomi Set menu which cost $88 per person, which isn't cheap. But it was very worth it...."
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"Me and my girlfriend came here for dinner on our anniversary to celebrate, Service was attentive and prompt.. Food was okay, i would recommend trying..."
Luke Rooney
"Absolutely packed with fun energy, businesses and laughter. On a Friday night the atmosphere of Masu is similar to that awesome moment when you enter..."
Medium_Rare
"Been to Masu for brunch and lunch few times with friends and family. Always enjoyed the meal. A place makes you wanting to go back and try on the new..."
Jenny Kan
"Can not fault, I love this place. We had a family dinner here and booked 2 months in advanced so that we could get the exclusive room at the back and..."
Crackerjacker
"Lovely experience here at MASU the staff were very friendly and welcoming super nice!! We were seated promptly. The service was amazing and the..."
Nathalie
"Masu is an awesome place to celebrate! The decor, vibes, service and food are all awesome. I always enjoy sitting at a table where I can watch the..."
Teresa Lee
"Let’s start this review by letting you know that this to date is the best restaurant I tried in New Zealand, every aspect of our dining experience..."
Ang Sarap
"Came in to Masu with the family for lunch and we were highly impressed. We didn't even know what to order because there was SO MUCH to choose from..."
Karina
"My favourite restaurant of all time! My partner and I have dined here multiple times and have left very satisfied every time. We recommend Masu to..."
KMKDA
"Hands down BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN AUCKLAND!!Good lord what a mindblowing EXPERIENCE to celebrate my bby's birthday.1. Food..."
Biitchy
"We planed to go to Masu for my birthday. We ordered a selection of dishes which included chicken skewers, rice with Masu seasoning, salmon Maki rolls..."
Steamed Hams
"Came with the family for dinner over Easter.Exceptional service and a nice environment.The waiter was friendly and also helped us with the..."
John He
"Buffet is top notch even though choices are pretty small, but in the end you know what you are paying for — quality premium dish. Love it here. Oh..."
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"The food and atmosphere is always superb. I always go to Masu for special occasions and many friends love it. The menu changes according to season..."
Tony Kwok
"Food: 5/5Food was delicious. My favourite was the Pork & Kimchi Gyoza, so soft and flavours worked so well together. The Chashu Pork Belly was..."
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"Highly recommended - beef fillet and the chashu pork belly, both were cooked to perfection. The beef was a perfect medium rare, and the red chili..."
David Ting
"The food is fantastic. The service is very good and friendly. My friends and I have been there for several times and were more than satisfied with..."
CheungYukShing
"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary dinner. This place is out of the world, for the food just hits the right spots in your brain and slowly..."
Mehak Malhotra
"I love their $49 lunch so much. Went to eat quite a few times. Lobster and sashimi both good. Sever quick even when they very busy. Service are..."
LuNa The TuNa
"The first time went to Masu as recommended by one of the friends. The food was fresh and delicious. Good location and friendly service. The..."
YummyBlogger
"This place is always so busy! We were greeted with friendly staff and got a seat despite no bookings. Food was nice as always, will definitely visit..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"I’ve been here once, but it was AH-MAZING! Can’t wait to come back and try a different selection. Didn’t get the sashimi this time so very..."
Analese
"Popped in to Masu on tuesday night. Venue is larger than it looks from the road. Staff were friendly and the food was out quick but it was rather..."
Flippynz
"I always enjoy my experience at Masu and this occasion was no different. We didn’t have a reservation for the 2nd of January however we were ..."
Jenny Da
"MASU by Nic Watt is definitely a high end restaurant with good atmosphere, fast service and food was superb. Will surely come back for more..."
Jilly
"I came here because of the lunch combo. Didn’t try in the dinner time yet. The crazy crab lunch combo tasted sooo good. The seafood rice is my..."
Georgina Wang
"Loved this Japanese fine dinning! Very attentive and excellent customer services provided with best quality of food, very fresh sashimi. Perfect for..."
美妈妈
"Hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had.We chose the Masu Shomi set menu which consisted of; - Crayfish Spicy Miso..."
Vivian C
"We have been to Masu several times and it’s one of our favourites - great atmosphere, excellent service, tasty beverages (alcoholic &..."
Evelyn Chen
"Delicious and tasty food. One of the most friendly and lovely restaurants to dine in. Loved their lamb and sashimi meals. The food presentation is..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Fresh, delicious, beautiful. This Japanese Restaurant is located right next door to the sky tower. Their service is lesser than none, and..."
Darren Big Belly
"Had the opportunity to dine here yesterday with my family and was impressed by the warm service with minimal waiting time that was consistent..."
Calvina
"In an alternate universe I would be able to eat here every night. And maybe for lunch too. Must have: soft shell crab in squid ink brioche. But all..."
Rachel Goodchild
"Nice one to present Japanese cuisine in central of tourismSashimi is fresh, wasabi is very flavourfulSoft shell taco is on pointI just..."
Khoi Nguyen
"Such a lovely restaurant with its pretty decor making you feel like you’re in Japan. The staff were very friendly and prompt with service. Would..."
Linlin
"The food was great! Had the beef fillet. It didn’t fill me up so I got the pork slider as well. It was unfortunately very noisy and to make matters..."
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"Went there and heard ordering al carte was disappointing so decided to go for the set menu at $88 and upgrade one set for the waguu beef which is..."
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"I’ve been here many times and MASU never fails to amaze me. The food, the service and the atmosphere/ambience are all perfect. The staff are..."
Aimee.
"The miso soup with clams was light and savoury, I couldn't get enough! The crayfish taco was delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, cooked..."
Potatomatoes
"Food was delicious and very well presented. Loved the salmon and green tea dessert. Staff are friendly too. A bit over priced and we were left hungry..."
S & F And Baby
"Having gone Gluten Free, this place was a dream come true for me. No need to eat limited foods and dessert to die for. They were able to provide a GF..."
Juaninemontile
"One of Aucklands fine dining Japanese establishments.Some dishes we tried:Pork sliders, soft shell tacos (taco shell is a sheet of deep..."
Tony Shi
"Great service and quality of food. Be prepared to spend a bit of money but I would still highly recommend the food here. We ordered 6 dishes and 2..."
Nakyung Lee
"The service was wonderful. Such friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff throughout. The food was amazing. I'm not a big fan of fish but I..."
Ali Roland
"Been here couple of times and really enjoyed their sushi, sashimi and scampi tempura. They use good quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Prices..."
Akym
"Went to Masu on a tip from a Kiwi friend. What a sensational place! Service: as I was travelling on my own, they made sure I was comfortable and had..."
Polina747
"Came here on a busy Saturday night with a group of friends. It is very noisy in this restaurant and I was unable to have a proper conversation with..."
Hilary Campbell
"Have been wanting to tick this restaurant off my bucket list.I did on my Birthday.We arrived for lunch with the restaurant half full.Service was..."
PK
"Not one to stray from less extravagant foods but Masu definitely had me thinking otherwise. Great service. Better food! Cocktails are..."
Roimata Edwards
"The best sashimi and crab sushi! Never had a dud meal here, service is faultless and overall a lovely experience time after time! I really like..."
Rachel 🦋
"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to.Don’t be afraid to spend the cash if you’re wanting a truly amazing experience...."
Ekat Jugessur
"A beautiful space! With lovely staff. We ordered far too much to add to the review but if you take anything from reading this I recommend..."
Happy Eater
"Best Buffett in Auckland I can say. Although there's not too much selections, but sashimi and other cold dishes are good enough to fulfill the..."
Jas HUANG
"Best service with amazing food 👍👍. The waitress who has been serving us for the night were really good! Tried almost everything and is a big..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Been here about 20 times. I'd go back any time and i'd eat anything from this place. Everything i've eaten from this place was 100% quality. Except..."
Julian Michell
"Elegant Modern Japanese style furnishing. The environment was quite noisy but the service was nice! The highlight was definitely the King Crab legs,..."
Jason Shi
"An awesome Japanese resturant, fresh sashimi and tempura, great service. I didnt know a sparkling water can get so many awards... love the king fish,..."
Abby Liu
"Hands down the best Japanese Restaurant I have been to. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."
Glen Liu
"Finally had a chance to try out this place! I’ve already ready so much great reviews on it so I had high expectations. The ambience and decor was..."
Jessica Li
"MASU is a great japanese restaurant with amazing food and even better service. I had the set menu which had great presentation and taste. The timing..."
Wallis
"Masu, a beautiful restaurant to visit. We had the Masu Shomi Menu which is for a minimum of two people. The service was outstanding: they regularly..."
Rachel
"Great food and service. Ideal place for japanese fine dining..... the king crab was amazing. Would recommend booking in advance as its really..."
Kenji
"Four of us had a long Christmas lunch here yesterdayIt was a real feastWe shared 8 plates and then some repeats and dessertsThe..."
Glenn Town
"I came here for lunch just before my holiday to Singapore it was a pretty delicious meal we ordered one of the sets and a few other dishes and the..."
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"Came here for my birthday dinner after being told I was being taken to KFC (99% excited, 1% disappointed 😂). We came here relatively early on a..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Came on a Monday evening and it was so packed! We were lucky to get a table for two without making a reservation. The interior was beautiful; in the..."
Oksana Zhang
"Came here for a birthday dinner with my bf. Upon entering, the staff greeted us warmly and wished me happy birthday. That was a very pleasant welcome..."
Y Anne
"Never had a bad experience at Masu, they have one of the best set menus available in my opinion. Highlights for me are definitely the sugi-ita-yaki..."
Victoria McMahon
"This is a great japanese resturant. Was very busy on a friday evening...Staff cooking on open grill was a highlight.. I also like to watch the..."
Pinny Quinlan
"You would definitely need a reservation to dine in this restaurant. It was super busy on Friday night but seemed to work like a well oiled machine...."
Jasmine
"We had a great experience at this fine-dining resto! I am so in love with the Sashimi! The best I had so far. The main dishes were also great tasting..."
Jessa Camille Salado
"Nic certainly hit the mark with this one!perhaps because he got the publics opinion first so it was easy to get dishes he knew would be a..."
Chefaldini
"This place is amazing. The staff were super friendly and the food was just stunning - presentation and taste! Loved every moment and we will be back..."
Laura Ferguson
"Dining here was like going to a gallery and being able to see, taste, touch, feel and smell the works of art.The service was extremely..."
Anna
"Delightful experience, with fresh tasty food. Beautiful dish presentation and if you sit around the counters you can even talk with the chefs..."
Wei Wei Chang
"It is very difficult to describe masu accurately. The food is wonderful - primarily good quality ingredients prepared well. The atmosphere is..."
Ollyshaw_nz
"I have been here to celebrate my friend's birthday, the food is amazing, the service compared other restaurants is fantastic ~I recommend the..."
Lucia LU
"My boyfriend brought me here on a brunch date and I enjoyed every moment of it 😍 This is the place to go if you are after an elegant dining..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Went to Masu for our anniversary, maybe we had a high expectation. The food themselves were amazing, full of ideas and flavour, but not really that..."
Shenyu263
"Outstanding lunch venue. Slick unobtrusive service. Express lunch was just that. Excellent modern Japanese food served quickly. Will be back for more..."
Fred Ade
"Absolutely stunning.From the first step into the restaurant, I was amazed at the superb customer service we received. There were many staff..."
Kathryn Zhou
"Very excited to dine here! Dined here for a dear friends birthday! Now the restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious. Well staffed and we..."
Kelly
"Really enjoyed MASU, all the dishes ordered were done to perfection. Awesome service as always and beautiful drinks. However the matcha brownie..."
Tt_akl
"Have dined at Masu a few times and our visits have been great. Service and food is consistent and fresh, one of the better Japanese restaurants in..."
Chomnomnom
"The quality and freshness of the food served at Masu is why it has such a great reputation. I came here for my birthday last year and you could not..."
Sasha McCormick
"Most incredible Japanese I have ever had. We went for the brunch. It was so impressive. Endless sashimi, sushi and onsen eggs. The desert was out of..."
Oones Connor
"If you want quality, you've come to the right place. Japanese food at its finest. Definitely a place to impress. Their service is top notch...."
Jade Lim
"Japanese style cuisine cooked mainly over open charcoal grill. We got a skycity package which included a set menu at MASU and the flavors were off..."
Ann R
"I don't usually eat Japanese cuisine but Masu was truly an experience. The presentation is on point and the flavors are great. My fave was the king..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Masu is a cool experience, no doubt about it. Our waitress was excellent-knowledgeable, warm, friendly and available. The kingfish and..."
Louise
"Masu was incredibly busy when we went there. Did not book so had two seats at the kitchen counter but could feel the heat from the kitchen oven. The..."
Sara V
"Great ambiance and service. Food is well presented and good array of drinks. Got the set menu. Had a few cocktails. Well made. Desserts are so good...."
Alas
"This is the best Japanese restaurant I have been to, the place is packed but they offer you a sort of private sitting area for a group of people. I..."
Charmant_lady
"Absolutely sensational. Exceptional service and punctual, delicately delicious food. I loved the sashimi and the soft shell crab. Easy to book,..."
Vee Johnson
"Everyone raves about Masu. If you listen to other amateur diners, this is the holy grail of Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Although you do pay for the..."
Frank
"Everything was Delicious and fresh, amazing service and menu. Tried the $88 set menu and couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back for..."
Kirstie
"Very good Japanese food and services to consider as a must try when coming to Auckland. Love the food and would definitely coming..."
Bac KieuPhong
"Hadn’t been here in a while but is still fantastic Need 3 jobs to pay for it but it was amazing food and great service I will start saving for..."
David Thompson
"I was amazed at the level of great service tonight. The staff were very friendly, super quick to respond, and very helpful with the kids. Of course..."
Michael Ung
"If it weren't so pricy it would be 5/5.I understand the location, but there are better Japanese restaurants out there with better prices..."
Tony Ma
"Dined here with my partner for our anniversary, having read such good reviews my expectations for Masu were pretty high & I was a little underwhelmed..."
Sarah S
"I've been to Nobu in America and It has nothing on MASU! This would be the best Japanese resturant around (haven't been to Japan yet).The..."
Alwayseating
"The food was delicious, but pretty pricey for the amount. Freshest fish I ate in Auckland. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails (strawberry and yuzu..."
Jacqueline Alice
"This place is absolutely amazing and it has definitely become my favourite restaurant in Auckland. If you love Japanese food and know how to..."
Bella Qian
"Visited this place for a date night to celebrate our anniversary, and it was definitely a wonderful experience. The location is perfect- it's nestled..."
Svetlana Banerjee
"The service was outstanding, down to earth & friendly, made you feel very relaxed . The food was so tasty. Each dish was full of flavour, & the..."
Marie
"Masu is one of those restaurants where you feel as if it was more than just food! Think art on a plate and a symphony for your taste. Beautiful,..."
Elizabeth Myburgh
"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."
Hungry Auckland
"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."
Hungry Auckland
"Hands down best Japanese food in Auckland. Luckily got to try multiple dishes on the menu for a friend's bday. A must see and try I would highly..."
Matt Tieu
"We were lucky enough to walk in on a Saturday night and have a table made available for us after a short wait at the bar. I think it helped that we..."
Mr Eats
"This place never fails to disappoint. Need to book otherwise very hard to get a table. The staff and service level is exceptional and the food is..."
Lynn
"Amazing drinks list -it's so extensive its split into 2 menus. The place is busy, even on a Monday night so best to reserve ahead of time or be..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Go to Masu! Don't think twice. I have been to Masu on many different occasions and recommend their Sunday brunch, their dinner set menus and the al..."
Alexandra
"I had high expectations of this place from its reputation, and was not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, and food flavours..."
EpiCurious
"Masu never fails to disappoint - the environment, the delicious cocktails & the innovative dishes.Tonight the service was not as good as normal..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Really top notch Japanese food. Fantastic service, great atmosphere and aesthetics. Could not fault it, will definitely be going back ASAP! Yum!..."
Megan D'ath
"Feeling super spoiled on our 11th year anniversary. Came here for their Nichiyo Sunday brunch. Nice family friendly and great ambience. You get what..."
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"Went for #Restaurant of the Month" menu $55 for 3 courses. I was wrong. I knew Masu is a high end Japanese restaurant, I also knew Masu is..."
Chelsea
"Lovely food, great ambience. This place teases your taste buds, as the delicate flavours from each dish are exquisite. We tried the ribs and salmon..."
Seriously Foodie
"Food - 4.5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Service -5/5Went there for two friends' birthdays. Ate a lot 😁😁 the food was really nice... and..."
LoveEatLive
"The food here is to die for. If you intend on going here, prepare your wallet- I don't think I've even been here and spent less than $250 for a 2..."
NCC1701
"Had a birthday dinner with 2 friends and Masu did not disappoint. In fact it impressed my guests. The service was attentive but not pushy or stiff...."
TonyF3
"Excellent food. Everything was outstanding but for those prices I would expect nothing less. Sashimi is stunning and the wagyu is melt in..."
Wildpantry
"Popped into Masu very quickly as I was after some Umeshu (Japanese plum wine). Masu definitely impressed as they had more than 5 varieties, not to..."
Ben Ch
"Upon arrival we were wished a happy anniversary which was a nice personal touch. We ordered a set menu which involved dish after dish being brought..."
Sheena
"Wonderful dining experience at MASU tonight, we had 2 sake to share as start and three small dishes, deep fried chicken, crispy squid and edamame;..."
Vicki Guo
"I love the open design of this place especially the open kitchen. The service was excellent and attentive. I started off with a sour cocktail..."
Miss Kiki
"5 star service,as expected from a Japanese restaurant.Staff are knowledgable, helpful and very attentive. The restaurant is big and..."
Michal Rebecca
"Nic Watt’s Masu at Sky City Grand has been bestowed with plenty of accolades over the years, including Metro’s Restaurant of the Year 2014, and..."
Zoe Bowker
"Went here for dinner. Great service and delicious fresh Japanese food. Really popular. We sat at the bar and watched the genius' at..."
Rachel P
"Beautiful! The wagyu is delicious and well cooked, the cod (signature dish) is absolutely stunning - perfect balance of sweet and salty flavours! My..."
Elle
"Love this Japanese restaurant! My partner isn't too big on seafood but the kingfish salad was so good we ordered it twice! I'd also recommend getting..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Amazing food! Have variety selections :) tempura must try and the crab leg is so fresh and delicious must try it :) service really good and..."
Jo
"Excellent service and loved the atmosphere where the occasional Japanese phrase could be heard in the kitchen. We sat on the counter by the kitchen,..."
Sue
"Really enjoyed the food and the service there, the food is really well presented and tastes really good especially the beef fillet, highly..."
Haihao Zhang
"We came here as part of a package deal with East Day Spa... So our dinner menu was a set menu... The service was excellent and the food that we had..."
Donna&Shane
"Excellent food and service. Food was outstanding served by polite, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Absolutely nothing I would ask to be done..."
Average Peasent
"Came back here again today with my partner to celebrate our anniversary! My partner is gluten free so we got the set menu that was $88 per person,..."
Judy Chhy
"Came here with a group the other night. Exceptional service! We were a little unsure of the best way to deal with our group orders so our server..."
CJ
"Very nice food and service. I had my birthday there and enjoyed it! We enjoyed the dessert platter there shared by 5 people and still couldn't finish..."
Cathy Chen
"Good atmosphere and good variety of food. Came in a group but food comes out quickService was good and a good collection of japanese food and..."
Hubert Cheng
"The place is definitely one of the best in NZ. Although its supposed to be a fine dining, the place made it less formal which is a good thing. The..."
Michelle
"Service was great, everyone was friendly with big smiles except for the lady at the reception. The presentation for the food was very nice. The..."
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"Amazing, love it, can't fault it. Delicious fresh food, fabulous service.  By far the best Japanese (or food in general) I have ever had.  It isn't..."
KitKat
"Amazing dinner at Masu! I took my friend here for his birthday and we got the degustation menu at $88 per person. It was sensational! A great variety..."
Sarah
"We were lucky enough to have our work conference and I have been meaning to go back ever since! The décor of this place is beautiful and..."
HJ
"Very interesting place. Beautiful setting and great service. Loved the decor and the ambience. We chose a set menu amd we were definitely not let..."
Anita Zahoor
"Beautiful dishes that just melt in your mouth. A bit expensive but the service and food makes this place a must try! Definitely try the crab sliders...."
Sarah Parke
"I've come to this nice fancy little restaurant next to Skycity a couple of times already since 2014 (at least 4 times) so I have tried a variety of..."
Melissa
"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland by far! It was so fresh, beautifully presented and oh-so-delicious. This place has made me very critical of..."
Sarah
"Exotic Japanese and European mixed style restaurant. It is something that you have to try at least once in you life time. Food are very pricy but..."
LuciferTSN
"Only restaurant I have rated till date as a 5...difficult to flaw out on this... Best food, best service and best ambience.. Value for money and..."
Kiran Kanchan
"This joint has the best Japanese iv ever had! The wagu beef and the sweet fish main are just insane- staff are friendly and not in ur face. Not too..."
Chris Mohen
"we were very lucky to have a table as we didn't make reservation. super yummy food and great drink menus. didn't have time to try their dessert menu..."
Chloe Yan Chen
"Not traditional Japanese, but the food is still delicious! Went here last Friday. Loved the decor and the atmosphere. Dresscode - smart..."
Don Shrimpton
"Was very very impressed with Masu!! The food was delicious, looked and tasted great.The ambience is great. And flavours -spot..."
Dee Smith
"The food here is amazing! Totally worth going - reasonably priced too! Cost is $95 for 3 of us not including any drinks. Fabulous gluten free menu..."
Katie-Rose Comiskey
"We came to Masu at 6.30pm to find a full restaurant (no surprises there judging from what we have heard about the place). It was a Friday so they had..."
Khoa Le
"First time at Masu I wasn't too sure what to expect but by looking at reviews I was really excited for an awesome dining experience. With such a..."
Rebecca Stringfellow
"Stunning food. Perfect getaway in winter and would be great if they had more of an outdoor area in summer. The tempura flounder is a must! You must..."
Emma
"Went here as a group of 11 and were looked after amazingly well. The food is on point and the cocktail selection for the ladies or lads is also..."
Sam Jones
"Been here a couple of times now, and although it's not your traditional Japanese food, the chefs certainly provides a nice twist on usual dishes...."
Calvin
"Ohhhh my goodness the brunch is amazing! Such good value considering the quality of the food, service and the fact that I could eat as much sashimi..."
Kate W
"This was not the first time we had our dinner here. The food served was not authentic I would say they were more towards fusion style. I loved the..."
Cindy Ong
"As you would expect. Good food, good service, and good ambience. Will come back again. Of note were the attentive staff who were helpful and..."
Auckland Eats
"Came her for dinner on my birthday 2 weeks ago and had previously came for graduation dinner in May 2014. The staff have always been very..."
Jemimah
"Very nice food. Love the black cod dish. They got a DJ in house on friday night. The service was very nice. Friendly staff and efficient..."
Zoe Huang
"I was treated to dinner at Masu for my birthday. Everyone had raved about Masu and I really wanted to try it. It has a lovely ambiance and a..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Outstanding!!! Among the best Japanese restaurants I've dined in.. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all exceptional... I'll be back next..."
Damo
"Food & atmosphere lovely but just reminded me how lucky we are in Auckland with great quality Japanese at good prices so just felt overpriced. Good..."
Jane Bennett
"Masu is a brilliant creation from Nic Watt; a classy restaurant that has true Japanese fare - you can even hear the work of the chefs from their open..."
Gentlepig
"The food here is unbelievably good! The soft shelled crab was so crispy, so were the tempura. The chicken skewers and lamb cutlers were amazing. And..."
Tash
"I've been to Masu twice recently and have been impressed on both occasions.  The food is an amazing modern twist on traditional Japanese (with..."
Katie Stubbs
"Outstanding! Just got in on shared table without booking on a Friday night! In a hurry to make a show an food was surprisingly speedy!! We..."
Paris
"Went to Masu with my wife to celebrate our Wedding anniversary. It was a faultless evening! The food was amazing as we sampled from throughout the..."
Brian
"I have been to Masu several times and tonight did not disappoint! We had the chief's selection of 8 sashimi, pickles for two and black cod amongst..."
Lukas
"Ambience - comes across as very authenticFood - this is where MASU really shines. Beautifully presented and very different to what I'm used to for..."
Robert Fazekas
"reasonable price…derserts are awsome. High quality food. Especially the sashimi, very good fish. Even their wasabi is different from other japanese..."
申小迪
"Located in the Heart of Auckland CBD This Japanese Restaurant has a Broad range of different style and Unique food presentation Great customer..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"Masu is amazing. Every dish is a flavour explosion. Highlights include the Eye filet with chili, Tiger prawns, and if course the tuna! Plus a sour..."
Michael Sorensen
"Great experience. On holiday in Auckland and we know they do Japanese cuisine well in that city. Ended up in Masu by chance and were grateful fate..."
The Toothpick
"My partner and I decided to enjoy the friday night by treating ourselves to one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I have always been intrigued of..."
Nikka Aurea Borja
"Well we went back and we were not disappointed this time. Maybe because we knew what dishes to avoidIt was delicious and we were stuffed by the..."
The Incredible Edible
"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary earlier tonight. We went for the $120 per person set menu with wine/sake match. The highlights were the..."
Austin
"Absolutely delicious. I came here because everyone was raving about it. When I first walked in there was an instantly chic ambiance, very..."
Mariamjafer
"A total culinary delight from start to finish. The masu tokusen with matching wine is a must have for all great foodies out there.The..."
Shamal Kumar
"Very nice place, presentation and quality of food was a job well done. Recommended to everyone who loves there sushi and dessert was definitely..."
Talon McCarthy
"Was an amazing meal and very professional staff, recommended to everyone to dine there. Also great atmosphere and decor...."
Andrew Littlejohn
"Been here twice! Loved the fatty tuna, soft shell crab, their dessert platter, tofu, sushi, selection of alcohol, including sake. The decor and..."
Bettina Tran
"Loved this restaurant!! Good friendly waitresses & a nice helpful manager. The decor was really beautiful and felt like the perfect way to enjoy such..."
Celeste
"Great ambiance, great customer service, great food presentation, a great range of food and the food tasted great as well.We had in..."
Audric Kam
"Went to Masu for xmas lunch with 9 people who all loved the food. The place can get loud when full, and the menu is pricey but worth a try. ..."
Charlee Brown
"I was expecting a lot when I went here. While the food was good I didn't think it lived up to its reputation. Worth another go but I think Depot is..."
Angela Trigg
"Overall we thought our tasting menu was amazing. We're no all that into seafood but have to say that we enjoyed everything immensely especially the..."
B D H
"Absolutely stunning evening of great, high quality food and a warm atmosphere. Food and staff presented to a very high standard and at an affordable..."
Daniel Taylor
"I must say straight off that I enjoyed the overall experience dining at Masu.  The dining room is great, the service excellent and the food very..."
Gus
"The best japenese in Auckland by far, love how you can sit around the kitchen and watch them cook, or if you sit near the bar you can see them..."
Cole Saunders
"I'd been recommended Masu by several friends, so on a very rare child free night out, we were excited to experience the hype.The service..."
Celeste Bowden
"It was just an amazing night to have dinner in Masu. The waiters and waitresses were always ready to help and the environment was just beyond..."
Shirley Yu
"I came to Masu with a group of ladies for a Tuesday dinner during Auckland Restaurant Month. I was super excited to dine at Masu with all it’s..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Masu was an amazing experience. Was at a work function so I got to try a variety of dishes that I normally wouldn't pick. Service was great and..."
Daz
"The staff; 10/10 from the time I made the booking until the moment we left - Absolutely outstanding. They went above and beyond making our evening..."
Nicola Bensley
"High-end dining indeed. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for an experience in Masu. But having said that, you do get what you pay for in..."
Adeline
"Loved everything about Masu! We tried it out after a friend's recommendation. The service was great - our waitress was extremely helpful and the food..."
Mai
"MASU was amazing!!! Excellent service and the food was incredible! It is on the pricey side but defiantly worth it as the food is amazing!! I would..."
Lilly S
"We went for a birthday dinner a few weeks back,Food was top notch =) staff were friendly, everything melted in your mouth and we actually..."
Chloe-Mae Repia
"The best in Auckland! I went with three foodies and they all agreed. We rated it and three of us gave it a 10 and one gave it a 9.5 because..."
David Shaw
"We were recommended this restaurant by hospitality industry professionals so our expectations were high. Easy to make a reservation, courteous and..."
Russell Hooper
"Fabulous experience! We wanted to try a new dining experience and the nice mix of casual but high end was great. Buzzing city location, good decor..."
Anil S
"Masu Restaurant, Sky City, AucklandMy husband and I are addicted to Japanese food and went to Masu for a special occasion after watching..."
Rachael Thompson
"OMG is all I can start to say.... We went to Masu with friends, what we experienced was simply stunning. This restaurant has truly brought..."
Monique
"Our experience couldn't be further from the previous reviewer. This is a class act. If we had the Michellin rating here it would get at least two..."
Mark Vella
"Amazing display of fusion at its finest. Japanese flavors with an artistic flare on every plate. Wonderful service and definitely worth the money..."
Onnie Wongchanon
"This place has won so many restaurant awards this year alone it’s ridiculous! I was lucky enough to try Masu for a work lunch-do, otherwise I..."
Jennifer Manalo
"Masu, part of the SkyCity complex, needs no introduction after being named the 2014 Metro Restaurant of the Year Supreme Winner. We decided to come..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Feel like something fancy?Masu Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar has been receiving a load of buzz lately. It’s taken out a load of..."
Jenna Wee
"After tasting Masu's Salmon Tataki at Big Day Out's Chow Town, something changed. I now liked salmon. So in no time at all I found myself dining..."
Madicattt
"Housed beside the lobby of Skycity's Grand Hotel, Masu, a contemporary Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar, is the latest creation of Nic Watts, who..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"We had dinner at Masu and thought it was a wonderful Japanese restaurant we’d be visiting again! The ambience is great, with high, lofty ceilings..."
Yummy Auckland
"Quality of the food was just superb. Among the best Japanese food ive eaten in..."
David
"Went there for diner a while ago and it was the best dining experience I had in Auckland. The sashimi is a 'must try', no matter you chose one type..."
StayAwhileandEaT
"A very nice place. We made reservation two weeks before the trip and it is definitely an amazing experience with MASU. The food was fabulous..."
Irena Hu
"This is by far, one of the best and authentic Japanese restaurants, that I have ever been to. Servings is generous. Everything here was tasty and..."
P Sha
"I was back for the third time to celebrate my birthday at this wonderful Japanese restaurant. Three of us had the Tokusan tasting menu and every dish..."
Susan Templer
"Loved it loved it loved it! Celebrated hubbys 50th with our adult children. Opted for the set menu Shomi $99pp and well worth it. Loved every dish...."
Pearl Parsons
"Have to try the Masu Natsu Tokusen Menu as it provides an excellent variety of food for someone who is indecisive like me lol. One of the best meals..."
Thomas Safran
"We ordered everything separately, my first time trying Wagyu beef and it was amazing. Everything was perfect and amazing, highly recommend Masu, must..."
Sokly Sim
"We ordered the set menu. You will not be disappointed with it. Each dish was delicious offering a different taste explosion. We also ordered a..."
TPK B
"Quality of food was great of course. Went in on a Saturday and booked 2 weeks ahead for 7pm. We were told items were out as we tried to order them,..."
TK
"This restaurant has been the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. We got a wide selection of small dishes ranging from sushi rolls, tempura..."
Bray W
Cassia @ Skycity
91/100 (2499 ratings)
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"Tried Cassia at Home, ordered Caramelised Duck leg and Wagyu Beef Croquettes. The duck dish was delicious, perfectly cooked and juicy, mixed with the..."
Sean Soriano
"Good food that wasn't trying too hard. We had the business lunch and it was so filling for $45! Pan puri was delish - I could've ate 5..."
Katie Delaveau
"Sooooooo yummy!!! Everything was perfect. Cannot fault. I truly loved everything about this meal. We got the journey through India set menu and it..."
Sophie
"Lovey snacks. Lamb chops were really yum. Pork belly was bland on its own , but the curry it was placed on added the flavour. The lamb kebab was a..."
Hungry D
"A simple 10/10. Flawless food. Amiable staff. Amazing ambiance. The best fish tikka I have ever had...."
Lovdeepsngh
"Absolutely loved the lamb kulcha and the eggplant dish. Great ambiance and wait staff are extremely..."
Zee
"Cassia has changed my mind on fine dining. The potions were so generous for a fine dining restaurant, the staff was so kind and helpful on..."
Pearl Handa
"I had stopped leaving Zomato reviews but cassia is so good I really had to come back. Ladies and gentlemen this place is worth every penny. If you..."
Bella Qian
"Great atmosphere, wait staff very very attentive and offered excellent breakdown and suggestions on what to try. We were so happy with our whole..."
Jake Iles
"Delicious food. Will definitely be returning to try the other options on the menu. Top dishes were the tandoori fish and beef rib. The chocolate..."
Tiffany Cooper
"loved the food, staff were good and helpful. Food took a while to come out, but well worth the wait. once the food came out, it came out steadily and..."
Hemi James Ngatai
"I enjoyed the mouth-watering crabs and pani..."
Ashraf Hassan
"Went there for the first time and expected a lot ffromit .It delivered excellent tasty food , things I have not tried before and did it with..."
Richard J
"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. Lovely staff, great food with an amazing ambience. Definitely a go to place for..."
Jyoti Singh
"CASSIA’s take on Indian fusion cuisine is phenomenal, I couldn’t forget about their amazing lambchops after I first tried them two years..."
Pandadrools
"We had the tasting menu which was a great experience trying different foods and we left with very full..."
Lucy Preston
"Went for a birthday meal. Good service, our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really ambient setting. They have some Excellent food. Get..."
Mia Hendrix
"A discreet little restaurant located on Fort Street. Excellent ambience and a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The lamb chop was..."
Lucy
"This is by far my favourite Indian fine dining restaurant, second time coming here and still just as good. The lamb chops and coriander cream were a..."
LV.N
"Been on the bucket list for a while. First impressions, the place was beautiful. It smelled good, the staff were welcoming and friendly.We were..."
Chan Can Eat
"My ‘go to restaurant’ for special occasions as quality comes at a price. The shared surprise and enjoyment of the dishes by friends and family..."
Gold Card
"Beautiful place, loved the hanging lights. Great ambience. We shared 5 curries between 7 and it was a great amount, staff were helpful with judging..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"A truly unique dining experience. A winner of Metro’s restaurant of the year, Cassia is well-known amongst Aucklanders. Owned by celebrity chefs..."
Medium_Rare
"That Modern Indian Dining 🇮🇳✔️ We ticked Cassia off my list to celebrate my birthday, and it was such an awesome experience. Cassia is..."
Rita Ge
"Went here for our 3 year anniversary and it was brilliant! So delicious and a real dining experience - we were eating for 2.5 hours with the tasting..."
Aurora Ansin
"Sidart & Cassia - Aucklands best restaurants! Cassia - cool industrial vibe, bold flavors, exceptional service and the gin menu.... Try the..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"Absolutely love this place! Loved the fusion touch but also they kept the authenticity. Staff are very well trained and cannot wait to come back..."
FoodiesTable
"I've had plenty of indian food in my life but nothing like this. If you want to try something youve never had before, get yourself here! Everything..."
Amindha Fernando
"Wow what a restaurant.We decided to pop in to Cassia for dinner and boy are we glad we did. This is not curry as you know it - it is a..."
Austin
"So glad to finally get the chance to dine here after seeing that Gordon Ramsay ate here too. BIG fan of Sid Sahrawat. Service was great , food..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Came here for anniversary dinner, had a lovely time. Incredible food, nice wine and great service. Highlight for me was the lamb chops and dessert,..."
Sophia Hua
"This cound be the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't normally eat Indian cuisine, but these are really yum. Food presentation is 5/5,..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Food is delicious, great presentation but small portion. Cocktail was average. Friendly staff and cool deco, love the light bulbs hanging from the..."
💓 K
"Managed to get a booking in this place after 3 weeks of waiting! Well worth the wait for sure! The place is very cosy and reminded me of Melbourne...."
Nathalie
"Usually not a fan of Indian food not made by myself or my Mum but this is next level. Takes the wonderful flavours of Indian food and marries them..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Food is amazingly presented and full of flavour. My favourite is the lamb seekh kebab and the chicken dish..If you love Indian flavours this is a..."
PK
"Down a set of stairs on the infamous fort lane lies cassia. Indian is my favourite cuisine so i had to try this place out. Awesome little venue that..."
Flippynz
"Grew up with Indian food but didn't think it could be done in such an interesting way. Great use of ingredients, very fresh and interesting food...."
Rao
"Amazing experience. They were very busy but the food came out fast and service was on point. My faves were the sashimi tuna and the beef short rib so..."
Raman Singh
"I have been waiting to go to this place for a long time! Finally made it for my Birthday Dinner this year. I had great expectations and briefly I was..."
Tania Mannotra
"We had a lovely lunch at Cassia. Our waitress was very friendly and explained how the set menus and portion sizes worked since it was our first time...."
Mary Hartley
"Have eaten here numerous times in different formations from large work groups, through to groups of friends and my husband. Every time without fail..."
Kathryn Speed
"We tried their pork, lamb, chicken and paneer mains.Everything was really good but the pork has got to be the best dish on the menu.It..."
Dhruv Dhir
"I saw this place while I was moving around with auckland walking tour! I saw couple of people come out from an underground restaurant and this..."
Neethi Ratawa
"The ambiance of the restaurant is good. Someone takes your jacket and the staff are friendly. The menu is limited but the food items are interesting...."
JC
"The restaurant that made me feel like I was sitting in a Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules set. The restaurant is hidden away in fort street..."
Niki Niki
"Like everyone, we also had an amazing experience here. Fusion take on Indian cuisine and is super delicious. Hard to get a booking so need to book in..."
S & F And Baby
"A good start to great holiday at Cassia. We came here to visit my aunt and on our first evening they got us to this amazingly..."
Pooja Kalyanpur
"Absolutely amazing vegetarian food. Staff is super knowledgeable, and helpful. Great recommendations. My favourites are paneer dishes and These guys..."
Indidev
"A very modern and indian cuisine . It was a beautiful place with tasty indian flavoures. Friendly and polite staff especially tom. Good service ...."
Aggarwalhemant8111
"A very modern Indian cuisine with zest of kiwi touch to eat. Really tasty food with classy presentation. Really enjoyed every bite. A very polite and..."
Dev Samra
"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Make sure to book a table for they are always busy. Server was really..."
Karl Evangelista
"Just got back from dining at Cassia tonight. Definitely worth the hype! We had to book a week and a half in advance because only random dinner hour..."
Riddhi
"Beautiful restaurant. Great services and food! Definitely recommend and would love to visit again! The dishes are for sharing, so it’s a perfect..."
Yolanda He
"Staff were polite. Ambience was nice. Food were amazing. Having the pani puri was a great experience. It was like an explosion of flavours in my..."
Irene Calangian
"Some close friends of mine bought me an e-voucher here and having won so many accolades in the Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year Awards, so we..."
Jeffie
"Came here for dinner, had to book one and a half weeks in advance. The only days that were available earlier were times like 5pm or 9:30pm...."
Dxlche
"Better the second time around. We had a large group so were lucky to escape the slightly louder restaurant area for the private dinning area. The..."
Niamh Slattery
"Please excuse the photos. I was shaking in excitement and did not want to waste time settling the brightness or focus! Down a dingy..."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"At one point my lunch companion put her head down and stopped speaking or eating. After a few moments I asked if she was alright. She looked up and..."
Karen Betsubara
"Good food, didn’t blow my socks off but definitely makes you want to return back to have more. Subtle yet consistent flavours fill your palate and..."
Vegan Wanderer
"Cassia offers an underground, chic atmosphere with modern fusion Indian cuisine that is creatively presented. The lamb curry and eggplant dish were..."
Matadors
"Came here with friends and ordered the degustation which we found very reasonably priced for the amount of food we received - IIRC it was around..."
Niamh Mulholland
"Winning Auckland's Restaurant Of The Year 2 years in a row (2016, 2017) can do a lot to one's expectations. I've never dined at a Michelin stared..."
Kieran
"Recommended by friends, this place definitely does not disappoint. My boyfriend and I had the 5 course tasting menu. For drinks, we both..."
Anna
"this place is absolutely divine! The restaurant set up is modern, the staff are super friendly with great table service....then theirs the food OMG...."
Sheena Singh
"Loved the experience here so much that we came back to dine at this place twice in a span of 2 weeks. Hands down, the best Indian fusion food in..."
JKG
"Absolutely stunning!!! The service and the food was amazing 😍 Was such an enjoyable and pleasant experience would highly recommend to those who..."
ليلىٰ 💛
"Expected much of this place. Have seen the amazing reviews of his other restaurant Sidart.The food was original and well prepared. The service..."
Mike Mapperson
"We went to Cassia to celebrate my mum's birthday last night. As the top restaurant in Auckland, Cassia was definitely hard to book (I booked 3 weeks..."
Annie Ren
"Our firm had its Christmas Dinner here last Friday night21 people in a private room at the backSo allowing for that it was..."
Glenn Town
"What is "Modern Indian"? How do you make Indian food modern? Well come here and find out! What a fantastic dining experience. The staff were..."
Mark Paintin
"I was very excited to dine at Cassia for restaurant month! I had been meaning to dine here and restaurant month in August was a good time to try..."
Miss Kiki
"Modern Indian, amazing blend of spices. Mouth watering, made me think about the food for days after. Chef was able to cater for my dietary..."
Dini
"Went here with my husband on a date night. Have been trying to get a booking here for a long time. Was worth the wait. The look was totally..."
Sassy Gal
"What a beautiful, modern, absolutely delicious restaurant! I visited with a group of friends and we all left very happy (not just from the wine). A..."
J.T547
"OMG what an amazing experience! Food was delicious, perfectly balanced flavours really enjoyed my visit. Service was friendly and quick,..."
Preet Singh
"Perfect place for a Special day! You will surely not be disappointed. I am quite a foodie and love trying different cuisines and Cassia was up there..."
Reon Mendes
"Given all the buzz surrounding Cassia and how hard it is to get a booking, my expectations coming in were very high and Cassia had every opportunity..."
Orient Express
"For a restaurant that has only opened for the last two years, Cassia has certainly helped redefine the image of Indian food in Auckland from being..."
DefinitelyMayb
"Very good restaurant, but not convinced that it's worthy of the metro top award two years running. The food was beautifully presented and..."
Petra
"A confusing experience:BAD: I had been wanting to come here for a long time and my partner made a surprise dinner booking for my birthday. She..."
D G
"Amaaazzzingggg place!!! My partners friend is a chef here and after seeing the rating at this place. I really wanted to taste it. Hands down the best..."
Natasha Kumar
"Extraordinary Indian fusion, great food and friendly honest staff~~ 4 of us decided to do la carte rather than going easy with the tasting menu, cos..."
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"Unique yet delicious! Love the decor of the restaurant and the food was great! Unfortunately only got pictures of dessert! Would definitely..."
Maiya Richmond
"Being Indian my one rule of thumb is to not eat Indian food while dining out. Hence I was both hesitant and skeptical about eating at Cassia. But I'm..."
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
"Great place ..great food ..amazing service.Over all experience at this place was just fantastic. To start with Pani puri - was a bit..."
Chirag Tailor
"Great ambience hidden jewel in Auckland city. Best indian food I have had in New Zealand. Will most definately be back to sample some more..."
Gary Bloxham
"I must say upon arrival Cassia was certainly not what I was expecting. You step down from the dark streets into a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with..."
Kelsie Smith
"My partner took me to this place for dinner a few days back. As you enter you're greeted by a friendly bunch of staff who escort you to your table....."
Sana Siddiqui
"Had dinner here and tried the bhel puri, tandoori fish, parathas for starters and the prawn, chicken and one other dish for mains to share among 5 of..."
SDeans
"Late review but i wanted to thank for the great food and great service we received at Cassia. Ambience, food and service.. All great. Thank You..."
R S
"Beautiful setting and location near bars, The only downfall was that the venue was very hard at the time to get a booking. Amazing food made up for..."
Claire Williams
"Been wanting to come here for ages and I couldn't be more impressed! The decor was modernly beautiful. Ordered: chicken tikka roll, beef short rib,..."
Try_something_new
"Sensational restaurant. Completely and utterly lives up to the hype! Fans of butter chicken ("the blander, the better") might want to give it a miss..."
P
"Other than one of the waitresses taking my drink away even though i hadn't finished it, i quite this place. Could do with more ventiation or aircon..."
Manoj Patel
"Seriously the amazing food and the best customer service.Amazing decor. Priced well for what you get. Will definitely visit this place again and..."
YumYum
"Absolutely superb in every way. Food awesome. Wait staff--amazing. The food was completely surprising in the best way possible. Traditional Indian..."
Tim Shorter
"One of our favourites in Auckland especially to take visitors to. Great ambience and very helpful, friendly staff. The food is perfect each and every..."
Mark
"We had heard good things so went for dinner. Had to book in advance as it's always busy! Cassia should definitely be on your list to visit if you..."
Kirsty M
"Modern menu - not your usual Indian dine out place. Felt pretty healthy as I ate. The interior decor is pretty good helped to create a nice relaxed..."
P L
"I have Always wanted to go there and eventually made it. I have to say I overall liked the food however the room was so so so noisy. I guess there's..."
LuciferTSN
"Great presentation. Love the starters they were pretty good. Mains were Indian carries which were unfortunately not authentic enough to..."
Chico
"After hearing so many things about Cassia, we managed to book a table and go for a nice Saturday night dinner here.The online booking..."
Aabhas Dole
"If you like Indian as much as me then you need to try Cassia! Indian Fusion with a deconstructed mind boggling twist! One of the coolest little..."
Alwayseating
"You only need one reason to book a table at Cassia, and that reason is Sid Sahrawat. Cuisine NZ’s Chef of the Year 2016 and the man behind one of..."
Zoe Bowker
"Cassia is ah-mazing.We have heard so many good things about Cassia so we had to give it a try on a special occasion.The place is..."
Cindy Wu
"Went hear for a birthday dinner. The restaurant is hidden on Fort lane and you might miss it easily.NOTE - I am being critical here as this was..."
Parik Andhare
"Came here for my partner's 21st and though I expected it to be good, it was great. The service was fantastic, our glasses were always full of water..."
Natalie Dolan
"High end Indian fusion food. every dish was so good with balance od flavours and textures. Complex and exciting goodness. large portions that so..."
Poppingcandy
"This restaurant, seriously had the best customer service I ever had and the food is amazing too. It was a friendly welcome and the waitress suggested..."
Harvey Chiang
"Fantastic food, and a really great space for such great modern Indian. The hapuka, the tuna and the lamb were amazing and must haves. They get the..."
James
"Ah, where to begin! Not quite what we expected and we were pleasantly surprised! We went for the degustation menu with wine pairing. Each course was..."
R-Dee Roche
"Had the business lunch here, staff here are friendly, food is is absolutely amazing, decor and atmosphere works for the restaurant. Will definitely..."
Ryan Wong
"Surprising Indian food with high quality ingredients. One thing that I liked a lot about Cassia is that the dishes are for sharing, so you..."
Diogo Reck
"Nice service and very chilled out atmosphere. Had the business lunch and the food was quick out of the kitchen. The starters of Pani Puri and Soft..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"I absolutely loved the underground feel of the venue. The atmospheres was lively and great for us as we had a group of 8 and didn't feel concious..."
MegaW
"Now this place has rave reviews. And why not? I'm pretty sure it was voted the best restaurant in Auckland last year. We came here on a saturday..."
Josh Law
"I heard good reviews about this restaurant so my husband and I decided to have dinner there on a Thursday. We didn't book for a reservation but we're..."
Patriz De Leon
"Tried 5 course tasting dinner menu for $ 80.00  there. All raw food materials were very fresh. My best favorite dish was the Pork Belly Vindaloo, a..."
Michelle Hwang
"We finally came here... Had to! We started with 6 starters/entrees... The tikka rolls were delicious as was the soft shell crab, lamb chops..."
Donna&Shane
"Amazing experience! Great food, quick and smooth service.. Can't wait to come back and try again!Could not decide on a favourite dish......"
Jaffa
"I had the 5 course taster. My favourites from this menu were:1) Roasted carrots, cashew cream 2) Lamb rump, spiced eggplant3) Scampi..."
Adrianna
"We went to dinner as a four last night. It was a busy night and I was interested to see if Cassia could live up to the hype. The dining room is..."
Gus
"This was probably the most enjoyable dining experience I've ever had. The atmosphere and decoration was so nice, everything from the lights on the..."
Roni Ramone
"My wife said "OMG it's like the 3-star Michelin restaurant in the 100 Foot Journey movie has materialized in real life" and that succinctly summed..."
ZoomZoomZoom
"This guys are the best in town. Great service and menu. Let them order for me every time and never disappointed. Priced well for what you get! ..."
Alex Bunnett
"Usually with these type of modern/fusion/reinvented eateries you get an awkward 50/50 mix of authenticity and "kiwi-taste-accommodating-flavours"...."
Lucia Zhang
"I am a big fan of fusion food. Done well it is a perfectculinary marriage of two different cuisines. Cassia certainly delivered andwent..."
SP
"It's pretty simple. I've been here multiple times. I have not been able to find fault with anything at this place on any of the times I've been here...."
Nick
"All I can say is that this restaurant is the total package. Exciting fusion flavours, visual artistry and excellent service. A must do for the..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"Possibly the best Indian i have ever eaten. Unique, big bold flavours that are in your face and all in a dark underground restaurant with am..."
Rachel P
"I had been told about Cassia from a number of people, all good things of course, so I had to give it a go. Cassia is fine dining Indian..."
Jaya Soma
"The best Indian fusion food I have had and some very interesting concoctions of cocktails...superior service and ambienece makes this a place for..."
Anitha Narayan
"You cannot describe dining here as just lunch or dinner, it's a dining experience. Everything from, starters to main course to dessert was..."
Zoheb Gafoor
"We'd been waiting to try out Cassia for a while now so we decided to check it out last week.  Down an alleyway off Fort Street, we weren't too sure..."
Zamily
"Cassia is simply the love of my life. Ok, so the place may look pretentious for Indian food, but I assure you the service is top notch and the food..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"We went to the place on a Thursday night and it was packed. The place is hidden in a quiet lane and we knew it's going to be a nice evening as soon..."
Christian
"We were excited to have a crack at this place for some time now and the food turned out to be above expectations. By far the best Indian restaurant..."
Kaushikc_32
"Never expect this restaurant is located on a narrow side road.When you drive through Fort Lane make sure you drive slowly to be able to catch..."
Cindy Ong
"What a great little find. I had originally stumbled across this place while passing through Fort Lane and decided to try it out for my girlfriends..."
Dominic
"After being on my Wishlist for a while I finally came to Cassia to celebrate my birthday. I liked it instantly when we walked in. The interior was..."
Laura Hunt
"This is not a restaurant, this is an experience. Service was amazing followed by amazing food. Had an amazing night. I recommend you to visit this..."
Manjot Singh
"Perfect evening at Cassia last week. The food was phenomenal but it was the service that really made it for me. I had both a lovey wine and starter..."
Rona Dalgleish
"I had the beautifully plated chicken tandoori with naan bread. Spicy and strong flavours of different spices. Chicken very tender. It's authentic but..."
Travels4Food
"By far the best Indian food we had in Auckland. Dishes are well balanced spicy lamb seekh kebabs(very spicy) really tasty, beef short rib flavours..."
Himanshu Shaun Tyagi
"First time encountering Indian fusion. Would loved to have tried more dishes but they are very filling; I guess there is always next..."
Rachel
"Wow!. Easily the best Indian food I've had in Australia and NZ. Similar in quality to what you might get in best UK places.Definitely..."
Gash
"frankly, the gin-based drinks are what we have been talking about in regards to this place. very good, refreshing and new. It has long tables to..."
Selin
"Came to try this restaurant for a friend's 22nd birthday and tried their $55 for 5 courses + dessert deal that ended at the end of August. It..."
Melissa
"Cassia is a special spot, recently had a truly wonderful evening here. Unique in all the right ways, Cassia serves a strong personality of dining..."
Lara Custance
"Everything about Cassia is perfect. I went for the Auckland restaurant month set menu. 5 courses for $55. Every dish in the set menu was delicious..."
Anna Bentley
"Now, first things first, this isn't your typical Indian restaurant. I've eaten some great Indian food in England (Birmingham especially) and India,..."
Paul Martell-Mead
"Had a banquet lunch with our clients and we all loved it. Great place for trying new foods and all dishes were presented beautifully. Cocktail master..."
Sammy
"Went to try the Restaurant Month Menu and found myself and my partner In for a great treat. A great experience from drinks, entrées, mains and..."
Nickgill88
"Everything Sid Sahrawat touches, turns to gold. I told him this last night, and he exploded in laughter and shook my hand over some pleasantries. I..."
Gentlepig
"We went to cassia for our wedding anniversary. Had to book on a thursday night...they were really busy and full. But all the staff was very..."
Aucklanders
"Really nice food and very good customer service...especially...Panipuri and Vege brioche.....ummmmm....its really indian style spicy food..who ever..."
Sandip Patel
"This year for Dad’s 55th birthday, myfamily decided to give Cassia a go. I had heard great reviews about Cassia fromother friends and..."
Krishna Chandratre
"As an Englishman living in NZ now for 5 years (another example of the overseas souvenir), I've found the paucity of good Indian restaurants worrying...."
Don Allerston
"I was excited when I heard that Sid Sahrawat was opening a new restaurant – Cassia. Indian is a personal favourite of mine but there aren’t many..."
Jess Pendergrast
"My partner took me to Cassia for date night. So glad, he had booked a table as it was jam packed on Friday at 8.30pm. We arrived early and had a seat..."
Mezza
"Why Come here??Inspiring lunch is always the bomb.. front of the house here are very attentive and cool they are not too formal, its makes..."
F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO
"I went to Cassia and had the $39 business lunch.  In short, it was amazing!  Each dish had perfectly balanced flavours and a nice hit of spice -..."
KitKat
"My reservation when heading out for an Indian meal, is always the fear of being overwhelmed by curry sauce and poor cuts of meat. Cassia's..."
Minily
"Simply amazing! I love the bengali/ East Indian inspirations in some of the dishes, but I love the creativity, flair and innovation even more. Helps..."
Ishita M. Mendonsa
"Wow, this place rocks. Tables were busy so we sat at the bar for a drink, and ended up dining there (not because we had to, but because it was a..."
Keryn P.
"Indian food is a personal favourite of mine, though many traditional Indian restaurants don't really branch and and mainly stick to classic dishes...."
Mariamjafer
"Was there last night....what an amazing restaurant...from the start to finish the whole dinner was wow....We were greeted in the restaurant..."
Jayne Mcewen
"Wow just wow... Feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I wish I could eat like this everyday! The flavours in everything are so balanced with the..."
Cazza Holland
"Great to see semi formal food presentation served in such a way as to be conducive to sharing. Elegantly prepared dishes with carefully considered..."
Cam Thurlow
"Taking up the spot of Mandarin Dumplings, Cassia can be found on Fort Lane. We arrived early on a Thursday night without a booking and we were seated..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Usually when a new Indian eatery opens in the neighbourhood, there isn’t so much attention drawn to it. But when you hear it’s Sid Sahrawat of..."
UltimateOmNoms
"I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had the opportunity to find my way there over the weekend.  The restaurant..."
Linny
"In a city crammed full of competition, it's hard to find that niche, that point of difference - something would see you retain a customer rather than..."
Mr Wu
"My friend and I arrived at Cassia at 6.30pm on a Saturday night (without a reservation) and were seated immediately. We left 2 hours later and not..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"We did the journey through India tasting menu and it was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the pani puri, vindaloo carrots and the chicken labrardar..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
"We love Cassia so much it’s our fav. This is our 4th time to dine here and they always deliver. The food are outstanding, really complex flavours..."
Nathalie Ong
"Everything A+++++ we indians have experienced all sorts of food outside, from street to 5/7 starts Restaurants. CASSIA is one of the 5/7 stars..."
VickyBijal Randeri
"Cassia at SkyCity offers amazing Indian fusion food and exceptional service. A must-try for food enthusiasts. I will definitely be going..."
Jimmy Chang
"Third time I have been here and first time review. The menu is pretty good and the service is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. The food was all..."
Kelv
"Our time at Cassia was truly the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the minute you step into the beautiful premises on Federal Street, you..."
Felicity Craft
"One of the best restaurants in Auckland, highly recommended. It was the second time I went there, and had the same amazing experience. We ordered the..."
Rachel U
"Food tasted good. Couldn't complain. Service needs some work (some staff need better training, not all). We went for a valentines day set menu ($180)..."
Lokkhi Kobutor
"Wonderful service and served just the right level of spice and spiciness for me at least, a good variety of cocktails and beverages, great music and..."
Gary Wilson
"Such a great experience! Flavours that explode in your mouth and the cocktails were amazing. Great place to go to for a special..."
Shanae F
"Absolutely amazing experience! We had the journey through India vegan set menu and everything was so delicious I was in Heaven. The eggplant and..."
Tessa McGeorge
"What a spectacular gem of high class Indian food with some amazing aesthetics. The food is delicious and amazingly displayed, the ambience is..."
Kane Burnet
"5 stars for the food and service: I have been to their Sidart too, but Cassia has the right amount of Indian spice and element in their food. Green..."
Caidi JIANG
"Easily 5 stars for food. Easily 5 stars for accommodating our party of 3 when we only booked 2. Easily 5 stars for ambiance and super chill vibe...."
Nathan Iglesias
"Great take on Indian food in a fine dining style. The carrot dish they had on offer was truly amazing - to be praising of all things a carrot dish..."
Carl C
"I love this place. They really look after you. Love that it’s halal so bestie can eat here too. We were well looked after. Beautiful meal. Those..."
Kezia Lobo
"Recommendations brought us here, and we were not disappointed. Bookings need to be done weeks in advance for weekend dining, so if you have a special..."
Karen Hitchcock
"For years I had heard so many things about Cassia and never made it. Boy am I glad that changed as the lunch we had there was simply world class. The..."
James Ashwin
"Just wow! I never thought about combining Indian cuisine and fine dining, but now I think completely different. Thank you Cassia team for the..."
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Odettes Eatery
90/100 (3461 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
European
Cafe
New Zealand
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Bagels
Tuna
Salmon
Halloumi
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Ribs
Fish
Prawns
Beef
Pork
Hummus
Dumplings
Eggplant
Toasts
Omelette
Salad
Chili
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Duck
Crepes
Sit down
Fusion
Café
New Zealand
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Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
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Brunch
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Dinner
Mid-range
"First time to dine here. We ordered the savoury creep with braised beef cheeks. The beef melts in your mouth and the beetroot hummus is sooo good...."
Rea Roxas
"I can never complain when I visit Odettes. The hardest thing is picking what to get.I love their whipped feta! This was an amazing..."
Emma Sharma
"I loved this place. Probably the best breakfast I have ever eaten. The whipped feta was divine. Fresh pressed apple juice was..."
Salya
"Got the meatballs and they were divine. The crepes were so light and fluffy, and the meatballs were juicy! Staffs are always smiling and I love the..."
JXXXN
"I am glad that they do dinner. The food is delicious and very well presented. Love the cocktails. Definitely recommend this place. Perfect place for..."
Yusoff Kamal
"The outside seating area is very well decorated! It was a bit of a walk from central but I loved the vibe of the place and food was also good...."
Renie
"Trendy cafe. I liked the decor and spacious outdoor space, ideal for alfresco dining on a sunny day.My friend and I both chose the Herbed..."
Famished
"A delightful eatery located in the City Works Depot. Spacious seating with an excellent ambience, there are also some outdoor seatings..."
Lucy
"Great service, great food and great hospitality. Did a birthday dinner here and everything was looked after perfectly. Food is great. Do try..."
Ricky Bhat
"I've had dinner at this place and got mostly vegetarian dishes and to my surprise, it was amazing! I have to come back and try the rest but for all..."
Candice Stewart
"Been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also a special dining event. All occasions have been outstanding.The wine price for starters is..."
Chan Can Eat
"Exceptional environment and service. I have heard so much for this place and yes they do deserve everything good that is being said about them...."
BelaIna
"The salmon was good, made me feel like I was not full at all. But the tonic tea I ordered was a little weird I think, I felt stuffed suddenly after I..."
Jackie Fu
"It is really good place ,near the bus station. If u choose to drive here,it is also convenient.the surrounding is awesome. but I think the dishes are..."
Maggie Fu
"I had brunch here after a night of drinking. The location was really nice, the decorations on the inside and outside were both really cute. My bf and..."
Sharon Louie
"Odettes Eatery DAMN SHE IS GOOD GOOD. Came here for the first time with my 2 girlfriends and was super impressed. It was a really nice day so we..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Popped in for brunch with some friends and we were all so impressed with the food & service from here. The staff are so lovely and on to it. To drink..."
Karina
"One of the classic Auckland restaurants, Odettes is where you go for the "business casual" lunch or fancy catch up with foodie friends. Their..."
Jay
"A lovely cafe in city works depot,been here few times and never disappoint me, they serve a really good coffee and not to mention their food is so..."
MCP
"Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Odette’s Eatery is an aesthetic and appetising restaurant for a cute brunch/lunch date...."
Aless
"We ordered Lamb Ribs, Empanada, Confit Duck, and Roast Cauliflower.The lamb ribs were perfectly soft and fell right apart, the empanada had..."
Vivian C
"Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Food is ok. My fav was the lamb ribs closely followed by the chocolate mousse and drunken cherries. The fries..."
Bex Ellis
"This place is really really good, the coffee is the best coffee I've ever had, and the food has soo much flavor I think its definitely worth..."
Quinton Wong
"It was that time of year - Husk, the 2018 Christmas Edition rolled around again with our always endearing “Favourite Things” tradition. More on..."
Husk Creative
"Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Overall: 3.6/5The sourdough toasts were slightly burnt and were quite hard for me to cut with the knife so..."
The Poor Foodie
"Been here for a work lunch. Quick. Good quality meals. I had the passion fruit Eaton mess ! Pretty awesome !! Fried chicken was nice. King fish,..."
Hungry D
"Although busy on a Sunday morning, we were able to wait with coffee at the bar seating before receiving a table shortly after. My regular milk latte..."
Siobhan
"I am a sucker for aesthetically pleasing restaurants. I think we eat not just with our mouths but also with our eyes. Odettes Eatery is very chic and..."
Jacynda Darmawan
"Catch up with bestie over a delish meal here. Big Glory Bay Salmon. Sumac & Capers. Crackling. Grilled King Prawns. Smoked Soy, Chilli & Peanut...."
Petitesweetsnz
"Odettes in a word: thoughtful. From the moment you step into the eatery, you are taken care of. The ambience, seating, menu, service has been..."
Sarah Katherine
"Food with good flavours and nicely presented~ We went there on a Sat for lunch, had to wait for 30min before getting a table, which was the only..."
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"Stopped off at Odettes Eatery for a nice brunch on New Years Day. Bustling inside and lovely food with welcoming staff. The salmon was delicious and..."
Bek Ash
"We ordered the braised short rib and Big Glory Bay salmon for brunch. The braised short rib was on point - tender meat and rich flavour. The savoury..."
David Ting
"Had to come here after hearing the amazing reviews about this place being a must try eatery for brunch. I had got the pork open sandwich and my..."
Mary Hodgson
"At what point do you consider yourself a regular at a place when you don't actually live in that city but you try to frequent it every time you're..."
RaeRae
"Braised lamb for breakfast. This is a well thought out dish and the peppers are an awesome addition. Highly recommend this. The venue is in a..."
Flippynz
"I liked the food here but my friend didn’t enjoy it so much. I had taken him here to try to impress him as he was from Hong Kong. Guess it’s a..."
Angel Wong
"A very good place to have breakfast. There is a wide range of vegetarian options. I would love to try them all. I was quite busy when we went there...."
Ronagrail Totanes
"I went with my bestie and the staff were very friendly! No one was pushy and nothing was too much trouble. My tea was forgotten but once the mistake..."
Liz Scott
"We had a fantastic experience at Odettes Eatery on Saturday morning. We sat outside, the sun was shining and although there was a slight chill in the..."
Munching Maffie
"Really cute decor and ambience in this place. Plates of food were quite small for the price. The salt and pepper chicken was amazing and the tea..."
Chelsea Mcmillan
"A bit of a wait which is expected as they do not do bookings for under 6 people. However they are prompt you can order coffee while you wait and sit..."
Patricia Pillay
"Beautiful atmosphere to dine at with energetic and friendly staff. They experiment with their menus from time to time to adjust/improve their recipes..."
Licheng Sun
"Well presented food and the taste to match. I enjoyed coming here for brunch. One of my partner’s favourite. The photos were from a while ago..."
Darren Big Belly
"Very impressed with the food! Tasty and fresh, lovely flavors,well cooked!Very friendly staff! Easy to park the car as well, can’t be more happy..."
Ji Headington
"Spent the weekend exploring Auckland and found Odettes near where we were staying! Atmosphere inside the place was really nice!! Service was quick..."
Marly Keet
"What a Nice place to have a Breakfast, or Lunch. Or just a mixture in one of their great Brunches! Is quite nice in the decoration and..."
Luis Oliva Barrera
"Came here for Saturday brunch. Service was really good, staff very friendly and good with checking in to see if we needed anything. They also offered..."
Shannon
"I went in after work last week: we ordered the chickpea dumplings and fries to nibble on with our drinks (pinot gris & a happy hour Aperol Spritz..."
G1k
"Amazing amazing food, however it is a little expensive for a student, but sometimes I come out for a treat because they have great food! Every plate..."
Crackerjacker
"Odettes Eatery is presented in a very modern and chic setting, with a modern atmosphere. Menus differ between lunch and dinner. Dishes are full of..."
Matadors
"Fabulous lunch with lamb crepe on hummus and cauliflower salad. Stunning combination highly recommend and service was brilliant. Certainly worth..."
Wendy Pugh
"Beautiful atmosphere, great staff and amazing food! Their eggs are delish and the coffee is always fantastic. If you have a tickle in your throat I..."
Emily Cryer
"Great place for breakfast, with parking right beside the cafe.  I prefer the outdoor seating, but indoor is great too with trendy decor.  The..."
S B
"One of the most beautiful places to eat in Auckland,The god is amazing and so are the selections of drinks. Staff are friendly and attentive and..."
Lucy
"Had the set menu at $40 per head, which all four at the table had to have. More than enough food for all of us. The chicken was especially delicious!..."
Jenna
"Brunch at Odettes today was great! The coffee here was nice and strong and the food was really good too. Well worth the visit - book if you ah e a..."
Foodandwinefan
"I had really high expectations for this restaurant due to their 4.5 rating. The presentation of the food and set up of the restaurant is stunning...."
Aimee.
"I'll start by mentioning I haven't come across such an awesome menu filled with so much variety and flavour! A few co-workers and I came for dinner..."
Telia Lepa-Bonner
"Bit pretentious, average service and average food. Not really worth the hype. Nice interior though and good parking. Worth trying once, but..."
Petra
"The best brunch I have had in a long time. I had the scramble and everything about it was perfect! A generous amount of haloumi and the flavours..."
Shell
"Slick and modern eatery in the CBD with friendly and professional staff. The food was fresh, healthy and of high quality. Highly recommend, wouldnt..."
Mashee
"Fantastic eatery. Always my go to place for brunch and recently I have discovered how fantastic their dinner menu is. Great sharing dishes, perfect..."
Eatawayallday
"Odettes managed to establish itself as an Auckland institution which is something few places are able to do considering how competitive Auckland..."
Conor McCabe
"Very cool space at CityWorks. Had a simple breakfast there, 3 poached eggs, a side of fresh avocado and toasted sourdough. Everything was nice but..."
Clove
"I had such high expectations. The crab bun was good. The side of celeriac was tasty but the beef short rib was disappointing, way too dry and too..."
Rebecca
"We were never disappointed every time we visited Odettes! Their non-vegetarian dishes are delicious and nicely presented, but I am especially..."
Sharon Kan
"• Good service• Lovely, clean ambience• Pricy $$$• Small food portions• Food presentation is a bit boring• Food..."
Lyvie
"it was a bit pricy consider about their food presentation and service. Very small portion meals. All meals look really good but tasted average...."
Chenlu Shi
"Hands down the best coffee I've ever had, it's rare for me to order more than one coffee, food was amazing as well, had the herbed scramble with..."
Dsfsdf
"Last week, I tried Odettes Eatery's special $40 Restaurant Month menu - a four course banquet shared between four. Click the link to find out..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"My first time having brunch with friends at Odettes today. The atmosphere was lovely and the staffs were very nice. It was a busy place and you would..."
Sau
"Heard so many great things online about this place, so of course I had to go try it.The service here is great, and the food comes out really..."
Dxlche
"Always my go to brunch spot! Although this place is pretty pricy, the food certainly does not disappoint. Nearly always go with the 'Odettes..."
Corinahall123
"I'm a brunch connoissuer and I love trying out new cafes all around Auckland every weekend. As such, I don't usually like to go back to places I've..."
Alli Rokke
"I like Odettes Eater very much. Firstly the interior is beautiful, love the contemporary & artistic taste. Also spacious table setting, friendly..."
Chico
"My fav restaurant amongst city works depot for brunch. ( herbed scramble, odettes complete 2 of my fav menus ) Atmosphere, food, coffee and staff are..."
Emily
"Great decor, upbeat & loud atmosphere as you would expect, from everyone catching up on their Sunday brunch date. Food was exceptional, coffee was..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Fantastic breakfast at this Auckland eatery. I went the mushrooms and poached egg, they served up a modern a tasty take on this classic..."
David_K
"Great ambiance, service, and most importantly great food!I highly recommend the Odettes Complete if you go for brunch. It's delicious!..."
Wapatino
"We have eaten many breakfasts here.The coffee is excellent. The barista never fails to make it perfectly.Their dishes are great. Free range..."
The Food Reviewers.
"Amazing service and staff! Great food too. Definitely filling and mouth watering. Would recommend this place to anyone. Have only heard good things..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"Came here for dinner. Beautifully appointed space. Parts of the restaurant are very dimly lit at night, so if your eyesight isn't the best, be..."
Ms Jones
"Came here for brunch. The food's amazingly delicious and just the right portion. Everything tasted so fresh, too, including the cold pressed juice. I..."
R-Dee Roche
"Brunching at Odettes is such a treat.  The food is interesting and delicious, the staff and service are consistently excellent, and the eatery..."
KT
"One of my fave allrounders, nice relaxed vibe for an early morning coffee, relaxed weekend breakfast or evening meal. Always seem well staffed, and..."
Mysticmojito
"It's been a long time coming and the Odette breakfast is to date my favourite big brekkie I've ever had. The quality of the ingredients, crispness of..."
Ryan Wong
"The food here is lovely, I would recommend going with a large group of friends because the menu is more of a "sharing" style, so it is better to..."
S&G Take Auckland
"pricy working day lunch. The sharing plates on the menu are quite small than we expected, kinda like a normal main course for one person. we had tuna..."
Carina Chang
"Menu is on point at Odettes! I have actually only ever been for breakfast and coffee, but it is fabulous! Nothing too fancy and reasonable prices for..."
Charlotte Gibbs
"Whoa, Dear Jervois move over ....It seems every time I venture outside of my comfort zone to experience a new eatery, it upstages my last..."
Kieran
"Very busy & popular brunch spot with airy modern fit out in City Works depot complex. Inside or patio dining. Offers several interesting brunch..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Came for breakfast while visiting Auckland, brunch menu isn't extensive but when the food arrives you realise that they do every dish extremely well...."
Treasa
"Fabulous.....the food is refreshingly and unexpectedly different and delicious!! I eat out regularly and have realized I will happily tell you where..."
Mrs Dine Out Alot
"Dined here for breakfast with the fam. The place was pretty packed, but we were seated promptly. Breakfast menu was pretty straight forward (bread,..."
Nathalie
"Probably the best cafe I have ever been to in New Zealand. The fit out is pimp which makes you think as an average Jo you would be made to feel a..."
Chocolate Habibi
"I believe it's true when people say that 'We eat with our eyes first'. Positive first impression of the déco and vibe when I step foot at this Metro..."
Jade Lim
"Was treated for a Sunday brunch here.* Beautiful interior design and atmosphere, lovely indoor and outdoor area* Dishes that both..."
Jihye Kang
"Been here so many times and I've loved it each time. Great atmosphere and service. The drinks are good ( recommend their smoothies) and their fries..."
Bella Qian
"Sunday brunch at Odettes was fantastic. The place was busy but service was fast and friendly. Great food, the crepes in particular were fantastic...."
Josh
"From the outside this place is gorgeous. The décor is really nice with their outdoor seating but also inside very modern and fancy. The presentation..."
Jessica
"Love this restaurant! One of my favourites in Auckland. Plenty of vegetarian options and the service has always been top quality. Looking forward to..."
LAC
"Beautiful space and wonderful, friendly staff that made recommendations and made us feel welcome. An interesting and unique menu that is great for..."
Chika Wyatt
"Odette’s has long been on our list of places to try and this past Monday we had the opportunity to have brunch there. Set in the City Works..."
Hungry Auckland
"It was great to finally eat here for dinner catching up with a large group of friends. We had a few pre-dinner cocktails from their menu - some good..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had the best service today when I visited, the food was amazing as was the coffee Nothing but the best form this place , eggs were..."
Chanelle Cordalis
"Absolutely tasty food. There were 4 of us and we definitely Viet ordered - but ate it all! Favourites were the pork rolls, haloumi & baked Camembert...."
Louise
"After months of drooling over the menu we finally made it to Odette's for dinner. We turned up a little bit late for a Tuesday night but were..."
Sian
"Went for brunch and the food was to die for - can't wait to go back for dinner! The photo is evidence of this. Chips with curry leaves and honey..."
Alexandra
"One of the best cafes in Auckland for sure. Very good food with very nice plating. This place is always so busy and has good vive. Coffee is..."
Julia Yoo Yee Kim
"Tasty, good coffee - The options I had here were both at about noon so felt good to have a rich and lighter combo on the menu!..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Great food and lovely environment, this is the third time i've been in and i've yet to be let down. The chips with curry leaves are a stand out dish..."
Oliver Hutchinson
"Lovely crepes. Menu selection was good - had its own unique things, not just the generic eggs benedict, French toast etc. Great service, not too long..."
G
"Love this place! The food was absolutely gorgeous, presentation 10/10, ambience 10/10 Service 9/10. The food was delicious, although the breakfast..."
Bronwyn Koh
"One of my favourite breakfast spots in the city, the atmosphere and service is always spot on! I tried something different Spiced pork sausage this..."
Foodathon
"Came here with a friend for brunch. We were absolutely stuffed when we left!I went out of my comfort zone with ordering what I did - there weren't..."
Mel Jacka
"Very busy on Queens Birthday Monday, but good coffee so didn't mind the wait.Unfortunately my daughter's order had peanuts which were not..."
JonDonald
"What a special treat to be taken here for lunch. It was about a month ago and the slight Autumn chill led us to sit inside. The place was humming..."
Irish Eyes
"Heard great stuff about Odettes and it didn't disappoint. Headed in early and we were promptly greeted and seated. BF ordered the lobster tortellini-..."
Mezza
"Totally enjoyed the lunch here. We ordered four dishes for three of us and every dishes tasted so nice. The atmosphere was pleasant and the..."
Shirley Yu
"One of the most unique breakfast menus I've seen so far. Guess what I had at 8.30am and was available? Confit octopus! Initially I was having food..."
ShoRt
"Odettes eatery has delicious consistent food, no doubt about it, but I wish there was larger proportions. Especially if it's made to share. My friend..."
Claudia
"First of all, have to insist that the below dessert dishes were not recommendable. 1. chocolate crepes - the real one was very very different..."
Michelle Hwang
"Odettes never fails to please. One of the best sharing plates eateries in Auckland. The airy light indoor space and gorgeous weather proof outdoor..."
Anh Doe
"Walked 15mins in a raining day to get here, waited 5 mins for a table (been lucky coz the host first advised that we will need to wait around 20mins)..."
Vicki Guo
"Love the ambience at this place. It has become my go-to place for coffee and breakfast. I personally love their breakfast menu, especially the crepe..."
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"Finally got to go there! We went before 10, were seated quickly. We were offered water and we ordered trim flat whites and a cuppa! For food..."
Athena
"Love this place but felt the breakfasts were a bit pricey. Got there at 9am and it was still quite busy. There were a couple of girls serving and..."
Amanda B
"We went to Odettes because people around us has been raving about the place and the photos of food they posted always looked too pretty to eat (even..."
Cindy Wu
"This is a Bistro style restaurant- modern, chic and reasonably priced. I particularly loved the crepes which were light, fluffy and delicious. If I..."
Christian
"Went for the lunch menu and it was fabulous. Great welcome menu explained accurately in comfortable well appointed area. Food arrived in timely..."
Alan
"I love this place, from the elegant store setting to the staff uniform (navy my color 👍🏼) ❤️ The food is so fresh and tasty. I come here..."
Linh 💛
"I've been here a couple of times and each time has ended in good food and a solid experience. The tables and seating is set out so you're not put..."
Ash.
"Stumbled across this place when trying the botanist (downstairs) recently and knew I had to come back to it. The service was alright, I hate to say..."
Monique Porteous
"Came here for lunch with friends. When we first entered we were greeted with a large smile by the lady at the counter who seated us immediately. We..."
Ashlee
"Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. I’d happily take all three (in the same day) at Odettes and still go back for more. The menu is fresh, seasonal and..."
Feastwisely
"Came here with a large group for my birthday lunch on a Sunday. There were some positives and negatives, but mostly positive :)They had..."
Marcella
"After a big morning walk we went to Oddetts as they always put a creative spin on there meal selection.We had a the mushroom donut with..."
Alwayseating
"I do love coming here, recently it seems like the waiters just spout out the rote learned menu description, then seem really frustrated when you ask..."
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"Incredible atmosphere especially on a sunny day. Make sure you try the Avocado Hummus very flavoursome, Coffee is outstanding, and the..."
R G
"Already heard great things about this place before coming here for lunch today - lived up to all my expectations!I only ordered their homemade Apple..."
Emily
"There are some amazing flavours you can taste at Odettes. Went there for some breakfast, after some minutes on the table I thought there..."
Diogo Reck
"Great visit here today, there is a lot of space for parking (pay and display) and the place itself is quite easy to find.The four of us..."
Kathy Xu
"We sat outside and it was really nice & breezy. Great that they have someone stationed outside so you don't have to wait a million years for service...."
Michele
"What a gem! Located in the middle of the city works depot, Odette is a must try for lunch or dinner!The restaurant has great ambiance and..."
HJ
"The food is fantastic. Delicious and beautifully served. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommended for any occasion. Our favorite place in..."
Igor Anany
"Had a lovely time at Odettes this morning. The setting is great, like a little oasis in the city. Heaps of outdoor seating which is great in summer..."
B D H
"A asked for recommendations on cool places to eat in Auckland CBD near her accommodation for the weekend, and I knew exactly where I'd point her..."
Vivi S
"After reading such great reviews finally paid a visitWith the option of beautiful indoor or outdoor seating we were greeted straight..."
Thegreeats
"I wanted to try Odette's for a while as I heard the menu changes regularly, the food is different and the staff are attentive. My conclusion, it is..."
Emily Bell
"Well presented small dishes, they're mostly for sharing. We ordered three dishes, one from the garden, a bite size octopus chorizo dish and the..."
Jenny Da
"Came here for lunch, outside area is pretty and relaxing. Mum and I both shared the yellow fin tuna tartare and the crayfish ravioli. The tuna was my..."
Lacey Thompson
"Found this restaurant through Zomato. Awesome food with great service. Highly recommended to come and dine here. We had Odettes Complete. Yummy..."
Rachel Cullen
"Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Odettes on Wednesday night! Went out with my parents and were seated immediately in a comfortable..."
L.E.N.S
"We had a table situated beautifully in their outdoors area on a lovely Sunday afternoon. I ordered the energizer juice and the summer..."
Where.iate
"Having heard the hype about this place, I decided to take my mum here for an afternoon feed on a Saturday. We arrived a bit after 3, so the..."
Ruohan Zhao
"Best dinner I have had in a long time. So tasty and the service was also outstanding. I am going to recommend this place to everyone. So many..."
Rebecca Luxton
"Great coffee, excellent service and a relaxed feel! Worth the price and great for a change to the brunch/lunch menus we see so often! Wild Mushrooms..."
Jaffa
"Good Heavens ... this place is superb! We kept looking at the menu to confirm the ingredients in each dish! The flavours are just so unique & every..."
Happy Nottocook
"Went to odettes on a friend's recommendation. Loved the ambience and decor. A lovely place to meet up with friends. The pork dumplings are to die..."
Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria
"Went to Sunday Brunch while staying in Auckland. Had the Odette's Complete, Avocado Hummus, Homestyle Fries and a flat white. The food and coffee..."
Kate Simonis
"This place is outstanding! They cook using wood fire which works magic on the ingredients, the menu has good variation, but every single item is..."
Gabriel Long
"Been for breakfast todayFabulous meal with no complaints at allHave been there before on a weekend and sat at the bar for brunchMuch..."
Ivan Koay
"Highly recommended.Odettes shouldn't be judged by its surroundings. Although its neighbour is best ugly bagels, Odettes is simply..."
Duncan Galletly
"Went to Odettes Eatery for the first time after hearing really good things about it. All three of us decided to try their crepes,two of us trying the..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Odettes was a lovely place to come for a meal, I thoroughly enjoyed my chocolate crepe however if I were to order it again I would opt for no ice..."
India Shores
"Amazing food and interiors, such different menu items that are very creative. The seating didn't feel at all squashed together and it was a lovely..."
Lucy Wills
"Odettes Eatery is rated highly for a reason! The food this place puts out is simply amazing. Each dish has some serious finesse and the flavors are..."
R & A
"I've been here twice now and the food is simply outstanding! Original ideas, and richly flavoured. The crayfish dumplings are fantastic - highly..."
EpiCurious
"We had a late brunch here this morning and were able to get a table easily. The staff were great, our coffees were ordered and delivered within..."
Fiona M
"GREAT FOOD WAS MADE ECEN GREATER AFTER A RWC WIN! delicious food, fantastic service and very aesthetically pleasing set up 😍😍😍 love love..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I adore Odette's, having been there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, casual wines, and everything in between. The service is incredible, the decor is..."
Alisha KP
"Judging by the crowd on Saturday (and every other time I've walked past it), Odettes is an Auckland favourite and I've finally been able to taste..."
Lennie L
"The things about odettes that i love are the interior design, the healthy and creative menu selections, probably my favourite cocktail..."
Joanna W
"Went to Odettes last weekend and it was great! We ordered odettes complete, bowl of chips, and hot mocha. The odettes complete was really good, the..."
Angelina Stefani
"Perfect little place for meetings, brunch dates and catch ups with friends. Lovely chatty staff with a great knowledge of the menu (this was ideal as..."
Rona Dalgleish
"I had a great night at Odettes. The food was beautiful and the servings were ample. We asked the waiter to order for us which was great and took the..."
Andrew Bowring
"Went here for the first time in the weekend! I had the octopus and chorizo (fantastic) and one friend had the avo hummus (not a lot special here) and..."
Jasmine
"Really nice atmosphere . Quick service and food was quick to come , coffee was good not the best I have every had. All the meals were on the smaller..."
Kitty Macleod
"Perfect food, coffee and location! Odettes is quite busy usually so you might end up waiting for a table, but it's honestly worth it! I've tried most..."
Damon
"I've visited Odettes twice in recent weeks, once for breakfast and once for dinner.The location and feel of the restaurant is great, the..."
Debsjunkyard
"Odettes Eatery situated in City Works Depot has been on my dining wish list for a while now. After being turned away for dinner twice because they..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Cool spot and awesome service. Had the crayfish dumplings and it was delicate but would've loved some more seasoning or a slight kick to add more..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"the first time i came here was in April 2015:I had heard a lot about Odettes through this healthy foodie I follow on Instagram she posted..."
Gemma
"The yellow fun tuna is an amazing dish! This place is a good location for a nice cafe like Odettes, it's immaculate and very well managed! Highly..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Odette's is another cafe win in Central Auckland. Went here on a Saturday morning with a girlfriend and the place was bustling with gym bunnies..."
Jennifer Manalo
"Since opening Odettes has swiftly become one of our favourite brunch spots. Although there is usually a wait on the weekends if you don't book it's..."
Indoor_Kiting
"Went here for breakfast with the kids. Light open and fresh. The service is fantastic. Really friendly and relaxed. Coffee excellent. Ordered the..."
Stephen Potter
"Have now visited Odettes a couple of times and overall it's a lovely place. With Auckland still in the grip of winter, the melting slow cooked..."
Daniel Channing
"Second visit of the week. Work lunch this time. Same great food. The crayfish dumplings are Devine. The biggest surprise today was the awesome..."
Jay
"Went here on a rainy weekend and the place was packed, with only room at the bar. The staff were great and very helpful and eating at the bar made..."
Isi
"Great brunch spot! Clean, modern decor, great atmosphere with friendly staff. I had the Odettes Complete - the poached eggs were done perfectly, the..."
Binula
"My new favourite brunch spot in Auckland! I had heard that Odettes was popular so we decided to meet at 9.30am but even then it was an hour wait! We..."
Rebecca Smith
"Came here for a lunch meeting for work on a weekday. The interiors of this place are absolutely stunning, and I love their cozy couch style booths...."
Helena Chen
"My new favourite amongst the hundreds of cafes & restaurants in Auckland! Consistently delicious food (shared plates & individual meals), relaxed..."
Sides
"We went to this place for dinner but unfortunately we could not even have it. We sat on the table with sofas, right on the back and had couple..."
Eduardo Dias
"Went there for brunch. Was super busy,which is a good sign. Food was good, tasty. The only issue it was a little over priced for what it was and..."
Amber McIver
"Best dining experience here this morning. Everything was perfect! The girls said the coffees were fantastic and so was the smoothie. I had the..."
Georgia Forde
"Love love love the setup and atmosphere. A bit on the expensive side for a poor student (Yolo). The dishes were beautifully displayed and tasted..."
Annie Bananie
"My sister Huli and I finally decided to come for lunch after weeks of putting it off. The place is beautifully decorated, the waiters were amazing,..."
Pearl Simeli
"Great first experience. The waiter was very attentive and honest in helping us pick good dishes. Had the Crayfish dumplings, fries, wild mushroom,..."
Huli
"Wonderful food and atmosphere. On the pricier side. I wish people dressed to impress here as it is a classy vibe. Brunch was fantastic however did..."
Miss2thfairy
"A very pleasant experience. I had Tahitian crepes which were really tasty and surprisingly not at all sweet. All the flavours of lemon yoghurt and..."
Christine
"All in all a solid dining experience, however I do get the feeling this place will just be just another fad eatery in a matter of time. I..."
Anna Daley
"Firstly I have to say thank you Zomato! What a fantastic App! You have helped me find another favourite dining experience without fail. Our team was..."
Fries With That
"I love this place and would have to say it's my favourite at the moment. The food is amazing, staff are friendly and I love the decor. I have been..."
Sarah
"Had been wanting to go to Odettes for quite some time and was quite excited when we finally went! I had the crepes - I highly recommend them - they..."
Sarah Marie Reynolds
"Odettes is your typical beautifully designed eatery, with amazing food and great service. Good choice area wise as there's always a lot of parking at..."
B
"My friend and I came to Odette's for a midweek lunch after several recommendations. We were not disappointed!Service was great. Despite the..."
Anna Hinehou
"Came here for lunch but preferred the breakfast menu so came back the very next morning. I got the spinach scramble which turned out to be absolutely..."
Ceciline Thai
"We had a delicious shared lunch for two here today.The wild mushroom with whipped persian feta was so scrumptious, I was tempted to have..."
Minily
"I came here for lunch on a sunny Thursday with a two friends - it was very busy and pretty much all the tables were full but luckily they managed to..."
Nicole Melchor
"We went out in a group of four for dinner recently. The restaurant was packed but the hostess managed to get us a table earlier than predicted so we..."
Gus
"Had lunch here on Tuesday last week and was quite pleased overall, we were seated at a sunny little table by the front door. The decor was..."
Luke Wigley
"We decided to have brunch here at Odettes Eatery this week and was not expecting that big of a crowd. It was packed. Well, it was a sunny Sunday..."
Ninjunkie
"So classy 💗 crayfish dumplings got top votes all round. The wild mushroom dish was yumtown. Snapper (delish), beef cheek (amazing) hand pulled..."
Ellie F
"Odettes Eatery is located in City Works Depot and is a must try for any foodie! It is a fantastic place for both brunch and dinner. The modern décor..."
Jess Pendergrast
"We came here for dinner.... WOW we shared 6 different course meals. It was great to be able to try different food selections and each one was very..."
Donna&Shane
"OE is a fantastic place to brunch @. It's spacious and beautifully furnished, the staff are friendly and attentive and there's a nice relaxed vibe..."
Vitale Eti
"Great food, awesome service with great drinks to follow. The crayfish dumplings were amazing! Highly recommended for a good vibe & good some good..."
Cam
"Had a lovely lunch date with a friend after hearing many great reviews, and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food!!!!! The only downside was the..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"Went to odettes with my partner a few weeks ago just before the switch to the winter menu . This was a Saturday night and Odettes doesnt take..."
James
"Sunday brunch at Odettes with the family. The kids had the crepes with strawberries compote and lemon curd yogurt, we had the Odettes complete..."
Austin
"Located where Shed 5 (a motorcycle themed cafe) and Mrs Pings (a ping pong themed Vietnamese eatery and bar) used to be, Odettes Eatery has quickly..."
Daniel Power
"The black angus rib eye and BBQ pork belly are really amazing, I love it,the Mango one is sweet, and there have free parking area, the environment is..."
Joyce J
"We visited Odette's Eatery for my mother's birthday. It had a warm, stylish and pleasant atmosphere which made for a nice retreat from the cold..."
Alicia
"Have eaten here for a brunch (outside, everyone got something different, everyone all very happy) and a dinner too.The ambience is nice here - that..."
Ed Porter
"Amazing food. Amazing service. We shared lots of dishes between 6 people and every dish was delicious. Will definitely be going there again...."
Angela Purcell
"One word to describe this place.. EXCEPTIONAL. I took my mum here for lunch on Mother's Day. We did have to wait 10 mins for a table but it was well..."
Eden Wood
"Beautiful decor and a lovely hostess the morning we arrived. Food portions is on the smaller side and the dollar signs on the higher end of the scale..."
Sungsam7
"Went here for the first time for brunch today. I had the merguez sausage with an energiser juice and it was absolutely delish! Unusual combo of lean ..."
Brunchalicious
"Yummy late lunch at Odettes crepes were divine, friend had Odettes special breakfast and hubby had chunky fries and aioli. All really nice and almond..."
Girlygirl
"Fantastic food will be back soon.Arrived was seated with a smile nothing seemed too much trouble.Coffee was trendy small yet tasted great..."
Darryn Bell
"Odette's Eatery. A gorgeously designed eatery set right in  city works depot! I'd been wanting to try this place for quite a while and am so so glad..."
Kellie Lee
"My husband and I treated ourselves to a decadent dinner at Odette’s on Saturday. They don’t take bookings so we arrived before 6pm because we..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"I have been wanting to try Odettes at City Works Depot for a while so when it was time to pick a place for a girly catch up on Sunday it was an easy..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Visited here a while back, last November for lunch. We were very excited to try this place out since they had opened and were not disappointed. Staff..."
Jemimah
"Came here for breakfast on Auckland Anniversary morning. They were quite busy but we were lucky enough to get a table outside in the front..."
Miss Kiki
"I was so easily sold by Odettes' brunch menu it's not funny. The moment you offer soaked figs with goats cheese bagels, and whipped feta with eggs,..."
BMG
"Had a lovely breakfast here. Ordered the homemade merguez sausage and my partner ordered the spinach scrambled - both very nice. Service with a..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"Positive: Service was good, and the ambience is very niceNegatives: Food is overpriced for the quantity as well as quality (we chose from the..."
Eli A
"Went here for dinner on Saturday, and loved everything about Odettes! Super cool relaxed decor, lovely friendly staff with personality, and divine..."
Philippa Bannerman
"The newest kid on the block in the industrialised City Works Depot, Odettes Eatery (did Disney's Swan Princess decide to go into the food business?)..."
Monica
"Okay, I'll admit, the concrete and modern industry-styled design of this place did make me double take their instagram page but good thing it did I..."
Two Dark Coffees
"After a big night on the bubbles for our Christmas do the girls headed to Odettes after salivating over the menu for weeks. We all had the smashed..."
Rhi
"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, maybe the service was a bit over the top, but overall great experience, I'll definitely be back! In particular..."
Giu
"Odettes Eatery is like a breath of oasis to the industrial grind atmosphere of Shed 5. Whilst the previous motorbike cafe was interesting, the..."
UltimateOmNoms
"I loved my experience in Odettes. We went there on a Friday night for dinner,and we definitely braced ourselves for the waiting time. However, we got..."
Thefoodloverrr
"A beautiful and sophisticated designer interior with a Scandinavian feel, this is the latest and greatest entry in the City Works Depot complex. It..."
Frank
"I absolutely loved Odettes! The food was delicious, I had the asparagus slaw to start and then the salmon salad and the charred broccolini which were..."
Emma
"New place at City works depot. Place looks amazing, felt like I entered a different city. Deco very well done, has a very warm, comfortable and..."
Peifen Chua
"After what felt like a long working week, a Friday night treat was definitely in order! I met up with a good friend at Odettes as we had both heard..."
Amy Webb
"Wonderful brunch, perfect eggs on seeded sourdough, heirloom tomato and a mountain of delicious bacon. Excellent coffee. 5 star..."
Jeff Solenberger
"We order cauliflower, herbal scramble and maple granola, which are all GF. Wow! They cook each single ingredient so well that the pure flavor bangs..."
Molly
"Service wasn’t the best, I went there with my friends we asked for a table and they told us we had to wait even though the place was basically..."
Ximena A
"Really nice café/eatery serving up some super delicious food and even more delicious coffee. The best thing is that almost the entire menu is gluten..."
David Hiskett
"I received excellent service, and the food was sublime. It was presented well and tasted delicious. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."
Andrew Woods
"Flavour and spice are well used to shine the dish. Best cauliflower I have tried. The scramble eggs is light and fluffy. A lift up level of GF..."
CHU Wu
"My therapist tells me to always begin with love, so here goes: food was tasty and the light in the place was very charming. I can see why people..."
Tristan Foster
"Delicious spot for any meal. We caught up with some friends for brunch and it was great! We ordered the mango smoothies and coffees for..."
Abhinav Bidani
"Very wholesome and delicious brunch fare - you can taste the quality ingredients. Even the vegan option is surprisingly good! The Pear Granola was..."
Richard Song
"Bravo! One of my best lunch experiences in Auckland so far. Love it from the bottom of my heart. No wonder the business is way better than others..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
Mekong Baby
89/100 (3939 ratings)
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"Went here for a friend's birthday, food was so amazing and awesome customer service. Really recommend this place. Did not have photos of food coz we..."
Nessette
"Some of the best Asian food I have ever tasted. Authentic- real leaves and spices floating around in the food. Music was a bit loud that..."
Sheryl Gartner
"I had my birthday lunch today with my girlfriends. The service was stunning and the foods were yummylicious...."
Teresa Kaori
"Food is great, amazing vegetarian options..."
James Wilkinson
"Wow, this is my new favourite restaurant! The waitress was so brilliant, listened to my allergies, totally got what I said and relaid it to the chef,..."
Sam L
"Enjoyed an early dinner and drinks with a friend last week at Mekong Baby. It was my second time there and it did not disappoint. I was greeted by a..."
Makira Cornish
"Awesome service. Great food and cocktails, pricey but worth..."
Monica A
"First time at Mekong Baby, and I was completely surprised by the version of Asian fusion cuisine we received. The flavour combinations were..."
Keziah D
"Our first time at Mekong baby was a great success. Manish looked after us and made us feel really special. His wine recommendation was spot on. And..."
Paulus Post
"Once them doors fly open at midday Mekong is booming! Me and my team came here for our Christmas break up and secret Santa gift exchange, luckily we..."
TheMʌverick
"Had a great experience. We thoroughly loved every dish that we ordered and we had a lovely experience. The beat tasting dish was the the red beef..."
Nick
"Awesome food, great service, lots of gluten free options. Highly..."
Sarah
"OMG the pork belly was to die for!! Food is Asian Fusion and every dish was delicious. I also liked the marketfish dish and the soft shell crab green..."
Maesian
"Excellent food here. Everything tasted wonderful. They were more like sharing plates but two big and two small plates were enough for 3 people. Very..."
G
"Their pork belly and lamb ribs are seriously to die for! Their papaya salad is pretty amaze too! I’ve always loved Mekong. It’s slipped a little..."
Chan Can Eat
"Excellent food. Very creative. We went with the lunch special where you and your dining partner share 5 courses. Each course complemented the other...."
Salmaan Toor
"Definitely a must do on Ponsonby road! Three star dishes worth trying - Braised Pork belly (four large sized pieces) caramelised chilli and Asian..."
HJ
"Food was beautiful. Lots of it too. Decor was stunning, service was good and drinks were..."
Dini
"I love Mekong baby. Their customer service is outstanding always. As well as that, there food is amazing. They have the best pork belly so if you..."
Aj Maglaqui
"Came here on Friday evening for celebration. The sirloin and curry are so yummy . Very busy and packed at that time so reservation is recommended. I..."
Aurora Lim
"Mekong Baby has amazing food! I love the red beef curry, madurese goat curry and braised pork belly. The service is also fantastic every..."
Teresa Lee
"Came here during lunch for my partner's birthday. A large restaurant with a cool, artsy vibe to it. Service was great and food was delicious. It is..."
Ana
"Mekong Baby is my top restaurant to go to whenever I am in the mood for something a little more high end and fancy. The pork belly and the fresh..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Friendly staff and one of the best services done in Auckland by any restaurant. The food was extremely tasty and in the right amount. Loved..."
BelaIna
"AMAZING. Not only does Mekong Baby innovate new ways to embrace South-East Asian fusion cuisine, but they are also one of the main protagonists in..."
Brendan Chun
"Possibly one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. We came here as a celebratory lunch and the food was delicious. Staff are nice and..."
Saasha
"Just amazing. The service is amazing, the food is amazing. We had the Let’s Eat menu which let’s you sample a little of all the tasty delights...."
Lina K
"The Pork Belly is the tastiest thing you've had in your mouth since that Tinder date you had last week.The rest of Mekong Baby is made up..."
Kieran
"Best food, best service, best atmosphere. All round best everything, my absolute go to. I can't fault any of the food. Pork Belly is too die..."
Larissa Edwards
"Recommeded by a collegue who visited. Spacious venue with street side seating as well as indoor seating. The lamb ribs are a must try super tender..."
Flippynz
"Great food and ambience with friendly staff! Will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. Wait times were also minimal considering how..."
Arjeezy
"First time at Mekong Baby last night and was very impressed with their food. The pork belly was a highlight and would highly recommend...."
Anna
"One of my faves. Never fails to satisfy. Get the madras chicken curry, be prepared for the chili to blow your face up but it’s delicious! The..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Love this place, their food never disappoints. We’ve dined here a few times and the food is absolute perfection, highly recommend the pork belly..."
Hana
"This is my favourite place to eat in Auckland. Everything about it is just PERFECT. The cocktails are incredible, and the wine list is interesting,..."
Sarah Katherine
"Couldn’t decide what to eat so went with the banquet where the chefs pick for you 😍 so many delicious things we would never have tried, and an..."
Bayley
"Love Mekong baby! Had the let’s eat option and it didn’t disappoint! Please make sure you are extremely starving if getting the let’s eat..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Great asian fusion food, my favourite was the Sashimi. Me and my friends tried the “Let’s Eat” $65 pp from the menu. Everything was full of..."
Tania Mannotra
"Here goes a shoutout to one of the finest #restaurant s that I have come across in #auckland @mekongbaby in Ponsonby.. wonderful #ambiance mouth..."
Shruti Gudadhe
"Just on our way home from Mekong Baby after dinner with another couple and had to do a rave. Mekong Baby has surpassed our already high expectations...."
Kathi Schofield
"Had a good time in mekong baby. Cocktails are outstanding, food is quite good as well. Some young waiters is really nice and friendly, but the..."
Brenda_a
"The food here is amazing! The flavours are so strong yet work together perfectly. I had the Pad See Ew and it was amazing. The meat melted in your..."
Shenée Geaney-Jones
"This place is truly a gem! The ambience was great, the staff were friendly and helpful and don’t get me started with the food! They are delicious..."
Dee
"WOW!!! All I can say really!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pork Belly was succulent, kingfish sashimi was mouth watering, and this coming from..."
An30nz
"I've been here thrice and it never fails to disappoint... Food is awesome, my favorites are the papaya salad and the braised pork belly. For dessert,..."
Charmant_lady
"Mekong Baby is located in Ponsonby and is one of the most popular restaurants along the road. They serve Asian fusion dishes and unique cocktails to..."
Jenny Da
"Food was amazing. Went with a group of 12 and had the $75pp set menu, they bought out heaps of food, all which were very delicious . Reasonably..."
Brett
"Went there for team dinner with my colleagues!Was greeted with warm hospitality and staffs were very friendly. We had banquet menu and everything was..."
Annie Low
"Great ambience. Ordered the red beef curry and braised pork belly. Both were very very nice, the beef was slow cooked very well that made it melt in..."
Ken Hendricks
"Had an excellent dinner here with workmates recently. We had one of the function rooms and had the banquet. So much food we couldn’t eat it all,..."
Natalie
"My family had a fantastic dinner here for my son's birthday (17). The food is exceptional. The goat curry is not to be missed. Service fast, friendly..."
Jennifer Wilkins
"A friend booked us into the Opien Den. We had our own private space and feasted on the Reed Southeast Junction Menu. My goodness me, the lamb ribs..."
Linlin
"What an experience! Different flavors, textures and feelings. Vietnamese prawn rolls for a small beginning, the Balinese chicken and the roast duck..."
João Plácido
"Been dying to try this place forever, and read reviews that this place is a must. It didn’t disappoint - despite the rude man who saw us in...."
Holly Swallow
"Restaurant atmosphere is amazing. Perfect for dates. Staffs are very approachable and friendly. Love how they really look after their customers...."
Michelle Chua
"This has got to be the best restaurant I’ve been to. The food was simply amazing. The menu is a mixture of different Asian cultures with a European..."
Gavin Ng
"After having booked a table on a Sunday for lunch, we arrived on time. We had the quail egg dumplings, Wagyu & lemongrass grilled in Betel leaves,..."
STRADS
"Went to this little place with friends and decided to take my husband there for his birthday. Food was good overall, the pad see ew was a bit to..."
Moli Nhem
"Came here on a weekend for dinner with workmates. The food, the ambiance and the service of the place is awesome.Ordered the green fish..."
Zohara
"Awesome food and Superb Service!I think I found my favorite Restaurant in AKL! Food was divine and the service was amazing. You’ll never..."
Happy Tummy Adventures
"I went here with a couple of mates without a reservation and did not have to wait that long to get a table. The whole dining experience in Mekong was..."
Hero Valeroso
"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. Favourite dishes - caramelized pork belly, goat curry, mango salad... actually there isn’t anything on the..."
Frances Juinio
"Mekong baby in Ponsonby has a modern and busy atmosphere. Asian fusion style menus with truly mouth watering flavours packed to the brim. Some of the..."
Matadors
"Love Mekong baby!! I think it’s my 4th visit now. Great cocktails, great service and delicious Asian fusion food! We had more food than this but..."
Kesh.d
"The food here is so flavourful it's worth going in a group and ordering their $65 banquet menu so you can try a lot of their dishes. The cocktails/..."
Kimberly Westerlund
"We had no reservation just walk in, a lady greeted us let us seated by the bar, we waited for 30 minutes, a friendly bartender help to lead us to our..."
CocoOnFire
"Mekong is probably my favourite place to go for dinner! The prawn cakes, soft shell crab and pad Thai are my favourite things ever! The only annoying..."
Jess Marsden
"I've been to Mekong Baby about 3 times now and it never fails to exceed my expectations! The caramelized chili pork belly is a must have, and I'm a..."
Cleo
"Favourite place in the world, and Liam makes every experience so enjoyable. Miss Saigon is the go to also the crab betel leaf, apple and miso tart..."
Izabella Pinker
"A great meal. The calamari and pad se ew were delicious and a fantastic vibe in the restaurant. Our waitress was super friendly however the hostess..."
Lizzie
"Nice vibe and food but the curry is too salty for me😂😂 beef is really good as it actually melted in your mouth. Cocktail is absolute a..."
Valerie Ma
"Great quality food attracts the crowds and Mekong Baby has enjoyed being awash with Ponsonby-ites for a number of years now.All time favorite is..."
Dale Spencer
"I come to Auckland for work every 3 months and I ALWAYS make time to visit this fab restaurant. It rivals some of the best Asian Fusion in Melbourne...."
Antoniette Santoro
"Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in Auckland. Often heaving, there’s often a wait (even if you’ve booked) but the service is great & the..."
Louise Ngaei
"My friends and I came here for dinner not long ago and we ALL agreed that the curries we had were hands down the best curries we have ever had!..."
Eilish Emery
"Mekong Baby is my favourite wee spot if I am venturing into the CBD. It’s got a cool, quirky vibe, ample seating after their wee facelift & a..."
Hana
"This place is a hidden gem.Food is amazing with spicey fusion flavours.Papaya salad wad so yum.Bettle prawns were good but cold.Lamb was so moist and..."
PK
"We were fortunate to have been able to make a booking for 8 people on New Years Eve and ended up in a private snug. The Chef prepared our banquet and..."
E T
"Awesome place! Great environment, friendly service and delicious food.Been there with Asian friends, had five dishes and everything was..."
Diogo Reck
"I’ve been here a few times now and I can confidently say that I am never disappointed at this restaurant. The food is Asian-fusion, however most..."
Aimee.
"Food was tasty and drinks were good also. But a little bit on the pricey side, and didn’t help that you couldn’t take away when portions sizes..."
Stephanie Kourti
"Perfect! Thanks for hosting a wonderful night out for my girlfriends and I. Food was outstanding -fragrant, tangy, bursting with flavour! Great..."
Thao Nguyen
"Amazing food! We had the hot wings, prawn cakes and the duck dish. The hot wings were definitely our favourite. It tasted Korean style and was the..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We had a fairly large group and opted to share plates for the whole table. The waitress was really helpful in suggesting food to go with..."
Benedict Uy
"I really liked this place went there for my friends 16th. The atmosphere is great there is a nice warm feeling you get when you enter but not good if..."
Isabella Penrose
"Been here twice now and both times got the famous pork belly 😍 it’s to die for and just melts in the mouth! Very rich though so recommend..."
Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard
"As always, friendly service, hip atmosphere and Fantastic food!!!! Had the calamari as appetizer and crispy hapuka and pork belly for main...."
TonyF3
"I would highly recommend the green fish curry if you can handle some heat; generous portion size too. Service was efficient and the staff were..."
Zainab
"Had a memorable night here to celebrate my friend’sbirthday. Food was delicious and well presented, service was very..."
Yuting Yin
"The place, food and staff is amazing. We had pork and that was mouthwatering. The goat curry was perfect as well. Being asian, i love that Mekong..."
Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang
"Friendly staff, GREAT atmosphere and DELICIOUS FOOD! This restaurant is a great venue for catching up with friends, work colleagues etcThe..."
Katrina O’Shaughnessy
"Been there for dinner with friends. All dishes are awesome and super delicious. I was enjoying with Hapuka and pork one. OMG it's so delicious. ..."
Zhang Bin
"The pork belly is to die for! We also had the lamb shoulder which was incredible too. A great place to go for an end of week dinner. Possibly not for..."
Michelle M
"I came here for a work dinner with 12 of us. We had a banquet type meal with a taste of everything off the menu. 3 entrees, probably around 12 mains..."
Stu
"delicious duck curry, authentic papaya salad with mind-blowing heat, tender but springy fish cakes, excellent roti, tasty drinks, i think everything..."
Mojo Jade
"The mrs was recommended this place by her friends, so we went. The ambience is warm, slightly dim but very noisy. The service is just a little below..."
Jeffie
"Mekong Baby delivered top quality dishes. Service was snappy (for a group of four) and the wait staff were happy to inform us about plenty of vegan..."
Samantha Addison-Saipe
"I went with my grandad this time and we ordered hot wings, soft shell crab and the pork belly.the hot wings was perfect it wasn't too spicy and..."
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"I went back twice now. First time we had the banquet menu $65pp, and the amount of food was just TOO much. So the 2nd time we ordered ourselves. The..."
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"The food at Mekong baby is amazing.I have been here twice and I had great experience. I love their drinks, its so cool to watch the staff to prepare..."
Happy
"The food here is delicious and the service is great too. We came here on the recommendation of a friend. The soft shell crab is worth as well as..."
Dxlche
"I celebrated my Birthday 2016 here. My husband brought me here where he booked in advance. I'm not a fun of pork but when I tasted their crispy pork,..."
Joan Blackburn
"Friendly and attentive service, really tasty food! I really enjoyed the night and the ambiance of the restaurant. Can't wait to try other things on..."
Karen Huo
"Great cocktails and quite an inventive food menu. Suited towards sharing plates, match it with an espresso martini and you're set for a good..."
Justin Boswell
"Went there for the first time the other night and the food was great! The staff were amazing as well as the food. Was good to see that it was busy..."
Mina Dervishi
"One of my favs 😁 just two of us so we ordered 2 smalls being prawn cakes with dipping sauce and some.sweetcorn type fritters . They were great and..."
Carmen Franich
"A good night out,  had heard good things about the pork belly here, and finally got along to try it.We ordered the wok fried squid, pork belly,..."
Steve Hall
"Really good food and service. Specially the tuna was just served as I wanted. One of the best Asian restaurant in town. Highly recommend to all the..."
Chef Nishant
"On a recent visit to Auckland my husband and I were recommended to eat at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby Road by three different people, unprompted...."
Joanne Guilford
"Great food and great atmosphere. Staff are very friendly as well. Although I hate the fact that in NZ food is never served all together, at..."
FoodLab
"The food is amazing! We ordered wok fried squid, spiced lamb ribs, braised pork belly and smashed green papaya salad. All of them were delicious and..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"I went to Mekong Baby with two of my friends.  It was fully booked even for Tuesday night and I knew why after eating food here,I had had Lamb..."
MAYA 
"We came in one eve for a birthday meal, and on the most part the staff made it special. Cocktails were nice, but don't order offer off-menu, general..."
Mysticmojito
"Yeah Baby! oh behave. This place just rocks. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. The fusion food is to die for. We had prawn cake and spicy..."
Al Kumar
"Good food. We had a set menu so there was heaps of things I wanted to try that I didn't get to. There was too much food and $65 was a bit pricey. The..."
Victoria Jenner
"A girls dinner here left us full and very happy!!!! We pretty much ordered almost one of everything to share but the goat curry was effen amazing!..."
Claude VanDamm
"Came here for my 23rd birthday dindin and I was pleasantly surprised because I'm usually pretty skeptical about fusion food - Not every place can do..."
Melissa
"I love this place! Staff have always been accomodating. They make pretty nice drinks. There is also brown rice as a healthier alternative. We cannot..."
Leonardo Law
"Food was amazing, decor was divine, service was average.The braised pork belly was beautiful, as was the pork larb salad. We also had the..."
Penguin93
"Been here last Saturday. We went in an awkward time (3pm ish) but still managed to have nice late lunch. The staff member recommended to have roti..."
Shazza
"My girl friend and I went to Mekong baby for dinner on Friday night and OH MY GOSH!!! The food was amazing, the service was great also. We ordered..."
Foodlover
"Such amazing food and service! Best food!!! Flavours are amazing!!! Nothing like I have ever had before so authentic and original! Highly recommend..."
Annabel
"Fantastic experience. The food was amazing, service was good and restaurant had a nice ambience. With 6 people we had 3 small dishes, 3 mains, 1 side..."
Laurie540
"Cocktails here are delicious. The food has so much flavour.The Crispy Rice Flour Crepe with the chili jam was heaven. The dish was a favourite..."
LAC
"Christmases at Husk is always a bit special and 2015 was no exception. Seven of us trundled along to Mekong Baby, South-East asian fusion at Ponsonby..."
Husk Creative
"Came here with my parents to check it out before my sisters Hens night meal and OMG!!!!Everything was SO tasty, bags of flavour & perfect..."
Annie
"Love this place! We enjoyed everything we ordered... 2 things, i believe the side Roti serving is based on how many per table.. notice we only had 2..."
AppetiteBliss
"A popular favourite in Ponsonby serving up delicious fusion asian food. We had the hot wings to start. The waiter wasn't kidding when he warned it..."
Elena Ching
"Not sure if this is normal but all our food was so spicy we could barley eat it, also had quite small portions for the price you pay. atmosphere was..."
Angel
"*didn't get to take any food photos as the lighting was very darkAbsolutely love this place. Went here with my group of friends for dinner and..."
Aleana Fernando
"Perfect food, drinks and service. This place really is as dope as it's hyped up to be. The duck curry was fire, the braised pork belly was even..."
Tyler King
"This place is 110% one of the best places I have been to eat in Auckland! We went here as a large group and got the $65pp function menu and it was..."
Sam Smith
"Mekong Baby serves flavourful South East Asian food in a fun yet elegant atmosphere. Overall, I was happy with the quality of food. I'd say it's a..."
Raymond Tiong
"food was great - very tasty full of flavor.its may be a bit stressful for the staff due to how busy the restaurant is, however they still need..."
Lang Ea
"Is very pricey but the food is amazing we tried a variety of foods and all were very high quality and delicious it's definitely worth it and the non..."
Elena Olive Fanene
"Love love love this place. This was my first time at Mekong Baby. The food was tasty, the salad were fresh, light, full of flavor. There is no..."
Jenny Ingram-Tung
"Great menu. Lovely service. Eating upstairs which was nice but couldn't see the food. Not really my thing but I just like to see what I'm eating...."
Love The Experience, Love The Brand.
"Food was delicious here! Came with a group of 7. Service was fast and efficient, atmosphere was great and music wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear..."
Fi Smillie
"Gorgeous food, interior design and service. It was a fun experience trying the dishes, great place to go with a bunch of friends and share/try quite..."
Fiona
"Absolutely fantastic! Have been a few times and each time the food, and service were great! Oh and the wonderful array of cocktails! Can't go past..."
Elouise
"Love the atmosphere here the bar guy was helpful in selecting a cocktail and food was good. Enjoyed my wagyu beef and loved the coconut sago black..."
Monique Roberts
"coriander haters beware, as all they fish are garnished with it!!! Second time here and hand down my favourite fusion restaurant in Auckland...."
Ethan Liaw
"This is my go to in Auckland, fresh, clean Asian flavours at its freakn finest!You have to have the Pork Belly main with slaw it's off the..."
Alwayseating
"Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my husband and a friend. Interior is nice and ambiance is good. The bar is at the center with tables and high..."
Patriz De Leon
"Mekong Baby is a complete experience when it comes to dining out. Service is always spot on, ambiance is great and food is consistent. In ordering..."
Larry
"Out of this world delicious food!! The banquet menu is the best because you get to try an array of meals and it was all fantastic. Courses are spaced..."
Cee
"Had been here after the first day of blueprinting for a project. Best way to ward off the stress.Small place but very good food. We were 5 of us..."
Rohit Adarkar
"This place is fantastic ... And the food is amazing every time we've been here. The "let's eat " set menu is stunning.... The food just keeps on..."
Annemarie M
"Before I can say anything, they do a really good job organising their staff and managing their time with the amount of customers they have. I am..."
Anastasia Lee
"Really enjoyed dining here! Have had the fried squid, papaya salad, lamb ribs, red beef curry and roti so far and boy were they all scrumptious!..."
Eonapeony
"Wow! What a great place to dine in. Don't know how they cook the food but it's pretty damn good. Loved all the dishes we ordered and cannot decide..."
Cristina
"Been here about half-dozen of times now (birthdays, anniversaries, pre-wedding) and we always order their banquet menu $60pp. So worth it! You get..."
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"Mekong Baby has to be one of my fave Asian fusion restaurants. They have less changes in their menu than other places (would be good to see some..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"food amazing...just disappointed that cant take doggy bag?? Very strange.But one of the best restaurants we have been to in Auckland and we have..."
Sia Tulia
"Very nice food. Not the usual fare at all. All the food had a great mix of strong tastes. I loved the Asian influence Hapuka. The duck curry was..."
Mark Greene
"Always amazing! And this time was as good as every otherI know I will be 100% satisfied and so will all the people I takeAlways a..."
Anna Petchell
"Dined here soon after opening and wasn't very impressed.  However, went again last week with a large group.  WOW - this is the best Asian dining..."
Kiwi Foodie 123
"I have been here a few times so I thought I would write something about it. Mekong Baby is AMAZINGGG! The food is always so fresh and delicious! The..."
Lilly Christine
"Went here for lunch and the food was REALLY GOOD. Auckland has got some real nice Asian food joints lately and Mekong is definitely on the list. We..."
Vivek Katial
"Ordered duck curry tonight with sides of greens . All food was amazing. The service was incredible from bar staff and waitresses however the lady who..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Came down here on Sunday specting to be quiet however it has been super busy.Amazing customer service we had from a half Maracan /Italian..."
Farshid Hakimi
"One of the best restaurants we have been to for a very long time. The cocktails were excellent and so was the food.We just had entrees (7..."
Peasant
"Today I enjoyed one of the set menu's here. It was close to around 10 courses that were shared with our table. The food was Stunning and there was..."
Mia Hendrix
"I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place is great, the decor colourful and funky and the food really nice. Service was good, the bar..."
Hayley Turner
"Mekong Baby oozes style and funk from the prints on the walls to the plates on the table, they really have set the tone of Southeast Asian fusion..."
Philip Doyle
"Food was of high standard! Great wait staff that helped to advise meals to share between 6 people. Food came out relatively quick and was gorgeous!..."
Sarah Young
"Totally addicted to this place! Been here three times in the past month and I just can't get enough 😍. The location is awesome (just a little bit..."
Monique Porteous
"Probably the best south East Asian fusion restaurant I've tried. Such a beautiful menu and everything was so fresh. The cocktail..."
Aniva Huang
"Mekong Baby does everything right, which sadly means it's impossible to just walk in and expect a table. Their food is both delicious and..."
Andi Jandal
"Wow! Absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, the best restaurant on Ponsonby Road at present! The food is delicious - Slow cooked lamb dish was..."
Kennyg
"Mekong Baby is probably one of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Auckland. I've come here a few times with friends and have always enjoyed..."
Rojas
"Lunch on our final day in Auckland and wandering into this busy humming restaurant.  Really quick and friendly service and a good explanation of how..."
Philip Reeve
"I came here for my work Xmas dinner last year. It was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect.We had a set menu for us so..."
SHIKA 🍇
"Great cocktails and atmosphere but let down but slightly slow service and the roti bread! Went with a larger group which is always difficult when..."
Jaffa
"Mekong baby is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I love every dish. We keep going back for more!! Pork belly - best I've ever had...."
Alix
"Came here with friend for his birthday with 10 people so got the banquet menu, he ordered Red southeast junction - 10 foodies plus 2 desserts. Food..."
Saber Xie
"We had dinner here with my friends for our Christmas catch up.  We arrived on a busy December evening and our table was not ready yet.  We were..."
Miss Alesana
"We were thinking ti visit this place from last few day and today we visited Mekong baby. I must say food was amazing at this place. We order some..."
Rohan
"Very delicious food. The entrees were amazing. We tried the prawn cakes, chicken wings, short ribs and a beef baguette thing. Only down side was the..."
Gaeth Al
"I've had the Vietnamese pork rolls twice and I guarantee I will get them again and again- bursting with tender pork, loads of fresh veggies freshly..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"Have been here a number of times & the food is always delicious!Our faves were the Khmer Beef Skewers, Braised Pork Belly & the Roti. I did..."
Grace Macalincag
"Top spot at the corner where it used to the GPK pizza back in the day but this time it's Asian fusion with a kick ! It's always busy and need to book..."
Richie Chewy
"Went for dinner a couple of nights ago having been here once before for a quiet lunch previously. The vibe of the place was great but the hectic..."
Ivan Koay
"Nice decor, casual vibe, nice staff and exciting food! Really enjoyed dining here and would recommend to others! Just get in before it gets too..."
Max Sobels
"For a couple of days my friend was quite assertive on dining at Mekong Baby, so tonight we decided to come here. From the moment we approached this..."
Mat
"Amazing lunch last week. We loved the Betel Leaf, Crab, Kaffir Lime and Chilli (top) and the Roast Duck Salad with Lychee. My favourite dish was the..."
Bigfatdada
"Delicious food and wine.Great service.Had the set menu, huge amounts of delicious food for $60.Had a really lovely evening, though I find the food..."
Sophie Rachael
"Bustling hip and exotic! Food is fresh , spicy and unique. Not suited for a quiet private conversation at least not on a Wednesday evening. Great for..."
Brunchalicious
"Stunning melt in your mouth duck curry packed full of spices. The roti is flaky and buttery and soaks up the curry beautifully. Fresh and tangy green..."
Travels4Food
"We popped in here for a quick dinner to try it... It was on a Sunday so luckily we got a table ok as it did start to fill up after us! If you like..."
Donna&Shane
"The food is very nice and the restaurant design is very beautiful! All the staffs are friendly and helpful as well! Will definitely come back here..."
Erica Huynh
"First time having dinner here. The atmosphere and the staff was really lovely. Def would recommend this place. And of course I will come back to try..."
Berna
"I have come to Mekong Baby a few times and each visit has been exceptional. The food comes out very quickly and is fresh and bursting with flavour...."
J.T547
"We got the Hot wings, beef tartare, the special which was roast duck with mushrooms and greens, Asian mixed greens and some drinks. In total just..."
Wanderlust
"Everything I tried here is fantastic, and every time it never fail to please. The dishes are mixed Asian flavor and European presentation.Calamari..."
Flora
"Amazing. Seriously. When my bf and I walked in I instantly knew I'd enjoy my night. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Wednesday night, there..."
Laura Hunt
"Well done Mekong you are doing a marvellous job here ! exquisite food and great range of Asian cuisine! these guys are busy for a reason and they..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Lovely Thursday lunch. Little cold at this time of year out front but nice to sit outside. Ribs as a starter were fantastic melted off the bone and..."
Melissa Pond
"Wow! Went on a date here and the food by far was outstanding. The wine they gave us with the food worked incredibly well. The staff were so friendly...."
Sarah Parke
"We went there for my daughters 21'st today. The staff were amazing I think we had the most excited wait staff in creation.I had enquired about..."
Tina Harrison
"We arrived at Mekong with a reservation for 10 people. We were there celebrating my friend's birthday & I really had no expectations for mekong baby...."
Pearl
"Second time coming here and it was better than the first. Came here for Father's Day and the service was still top notch. Had the papaya salad, goat..."
Edmond Young
"Love Mekong baby! Always busy but staff are very quickly and friendly. Great fusion flavours and price range. Portion sizes were also great! My fav..."
Nathalie
"This place is buzzy and a complete care taker. The cocktails- Mekong Mary and Ginger Mojito are fabulous. Some great retreat for your palate if you..."
Disha
"Food ordered:Prawn CakesBraised Pork BellyKaffir Lime & Ginger Chocolate MousseSteamed Jasmine RiceBill:..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"Yummy starters and awesome quality of food but after tasting everyone's food it all started to taste very similar. Definitely worth the price, huge..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Every time i've come here it's been absolutely divine. I love places with sharing plates because it means more variety which gives mekong mega..."
Tanya Kerr
"This restaurant has a great ambiance to it. The service is good and it has a nice feel to it (you'll have to make reservations beforehand though)...."
Katia Collins
"Food was absolutely amazing, went there for a birthday and had banquet of 13 courses and every dish was delicious, the pork belly was mouth watering..."
Shannon Stensness
"Well worth a visit. Probably the best south East Asian in town. Had the crab betel leaf for beginners and roasted duck for main and both dishes were..."
Adam Jumaiat
"Been to restaurant on my friend's birthday. We all think the food here is really good and it could be one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in..."
Julia Nguyen
"Pork belly and fire chicken are definately the two amazing dishes that I would reorder for next visit. Also a relaxing place for friends gathering...."
Iris Peng
"We arrived and it took some time for the staff, who seems disengaged, to seat us. However once seated our waiter was attentive and the food arrived..."
Jamie Lyons
"Ive been here twice now and and both times I was absolutely blown away. The food is delicious and the place has a really cool atmosphere. Its..."
Russel Dias
"Been here multiple times and it never fails to impress me. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! Ideal for sharing lots..."
Georgia Forde
"Great service from Cara and the team. Excellent food and a lively, vibrant atmosphere that was both classy and fun. I would highly recommend the..."
Sam Nouri
"Amazing food and outstanding service, the head chef has got everything on this menu spot on! The busy atmosphere is testament of the quality of the..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Incredible ! The flavours are like nothing I have ever tasted, this place has great atmosphere. Would recommend trying the pork belly! the service is..."
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"Great food, service and advice when ordering. I am gluten free and was able to order a number of things to share with everyone and we found that..."
Natalie Janet
"The food, service, decor, ambiance everything is 10/10!! Seriously couldn't fault Mekong Baby if i tried. We tried a couple of items between two of..."
SS
"Love Mekong baby. Their shredded chicken salad and pork bellie us amazing. The only issue is you have to plan and book in advance rather than walking..."
Amber McIver
"Really cool spot always improving and the staff always deliver it really speaks for itself on a great level with its food and drinks list don't think..."
Dave Son
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and vibrant flavours! Mekong Baby is one of my local favourites for a meal or just popping in for a drink...."
Pia Crawford
"Awesome atmosphere! LOVED the food, fusion food with authentic roots from Asia. We ordered the spicy chicken and if red beef curry, the chicken was a..."
Judy Chhy
"Mekong baby is really good!!  I fell in love with this place through instagram. My sister and I were very excited to go here, as we saw photos of..."
Seamus M.
"Teenage favourite restaurant & didn't disappoints. Tried the beef curry for the first time just melted in your mouth. Crab beetle leaves never..."
Louise
"I went to Mekong Baby with a friend few months ago and it was a great experience. The décor and ambience is very well done, eye catching without..."
Natasha Kapoor
"Mekong Baby is such a treat. Went along last night with my partner and family and most likely had too much to drink but that was just because I was..."
Blaine Stevenson
"If you were honest it would be hard not to like Mekong Baby. Billed as a “clever recreation of South East Asian fusion”, I’m not certain what..."
Duncan Galletly
"Our first time at Mekong Baby....what a pleasant and exciting experience! Highly recommended for people who love food bursting with so many flavours..."
Bindu Sethuram
"I'm a huge Asian fusion fan and Mekong Baby is honestly the best Asian restaurant. The food is full of flavour and every meal is beautifully..."
Mariamjafer
"Was very excited to try this place. The food was amazing, full of flavour. We ordered two salads and two small plates between the two of us. It was..."
Lena Guo
"Mekong Baby is always full of energy and has a fantastic atmosphere. They are another restaurant doing fusion cuisine well. I have been there a..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, lovely food!Bustling with energy, this place really lifts your mood up as soon as you walk through..."
Where.iate
"I was pleasantly surprised with this dining experience. There are a few fusion places around and when I viewed the menu online I wasn't that..."
Lisa Whyte
"Absolutely devine! Have been a couple of times with a big group of friends and we get the banquet menu. Excellent value for money! You get so many..."
Lauren Cluff
"Just had dinner here with friends was outstanding. Kingfish sushimi, pork Vietnamese rolls, squid then pork belly and slow cooked lamb shoulder..."
Girlygirl
"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! Love the food, bang on point. The menu is flavoursome, unique and diverse. Service is great and staff..."
Nick Stuhlmann
"Amazing food, great service.....banquet options were splendid......loved the quail egg, goat curry and pork belly ..... can't wait to go back..."
Pooja Pamula
"This place never disappoints me. Great service and atmosphere. Braised pork belly and goat curry both have lots of flavours and fragrance but also..."
Poricasol
"Beautiful south east asian-fusion food here. A must try is the pork belly, amazing flavours and just heavenly. Every time my bf and I go, pork belly..."
CD
"Been here once with the family. Not a big choice of kids dishes and all is spicy. Definitely worth it on a date or with friends, but not with kids...."
Franck Hesse
"We've heard about this place from friends and they raved about it, so we thought we better try it for ourselves. We came Sunday night..."
Don Shrimpton
"Food at Mekong Baby was delicious, I'm always a fan of restaurants that encourage sharing plates; everything I tried had excellent flavor and was..."
Toni Wilson
"After reading a few not so great reviews and then experiencing MB for myself, I give this estab. a 5. Yes it was packed and yes we waited a little..."
Vitale Eti
"Well u don't have to wait long for a meal here. 10 min and our food was already hitting the table ??Staff were friendly and knew what to..."
Myles Mulder
"WOW WOW WOW!!! I haven't had so many original dishes served up to me in years! Literally! This food was SO deeply flavourful I nearly wept with joy...."
Larissa Denton
"Must try : Kingfish Sashimi for entrée and Pad see ewOne of my favorite restaurants in Auckland.Good ambience and great selection of..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"Another exotic option presented by the same owner of Moo Chow Chow and Blue Breeze Inn. Full flavor of the East, not for the weak palette, infused..."
Rong Shi
"Went on a Thursday night, was in a large group so had the upstairs to ourselves. Would have preferred to be less excluded but logistically I guess..."
Ross Matthews
"Mekong Baby is an absolute favourite restaurant of mine.The decor is divine ,with seperate areas for groups ,great bar,and outside..."
Sarah Jane
"Two words...Pork belly ✋????????☝??????????➕✔️? (and a whole lotta emoticons!). ..."
T!N@ss
"My 2nd visit even better than the 1st, fantastic food , great service, a seamless experience..cant wait for the 3rd visit.. Oh and one last word....."
Julia Foster
"There’s something satisfying about finding a restaurant that ticks all the right boxes, at least in my books.Fusion cuisine has taken New..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Love this place. Great atmosphere, lovely food, awesome service and yummy cocktails. The spiced lamb ribs is a favourite of mine - still tasting it..."
Adeline
"Mekong Baby sits on the slightly higher end of the overdone, illustrious flurry of Asian fusion restaurants hitting Auckland. Taking inspirations..."
Monica
"I'm personally a huge huge hugeeee fan of Asian Fusion and when I saw the menu for Mekong Baby, I knew I had to try it out and boy did it exceed my..."
Kellie Lee
"We dine at Mekong Baby a lot and I've decided it's the new favourite! The restaurant is large, busy and buzzing with atmosphere. The food is a true..."
Philippa Bannerman
"Great restaurant and great food and drink. This was our second time here the first time we had ceviche and 2 curries all were delicious and 5 out of..."
Marilyn Moore
"Been here a few times for lunch and dinner and I am obssesed- after hearing John keen ate here I was like I have to try this and went back 2 times..."
Chloe-Mae
"This is one of my favourite restaurants and I love dining here. This restaurant is specifically great for sharing food with many people as the menu..."
J
"Wonderful cosy seating, with just the right amount of light for all those wanting to take Instagram pics. Food portions are made to be shared, whilst..."
Alex Wong
"Had the "let's eat" option where they bring their best dishes. We all got soo full at one point that we haven't even received our mains yet. Highly..."
Seth Loch
"I had the pleasure of coming to this restaurant with my wife. It was a first time we visited and we were both amazed with the decor and the food of..."
Tony Edelsten
"I must admit, I was not a fan of fusion cuisine until Mekong Baby. Whilst the menu sounded appealing, I was still feeling rather apprehensive with..."
Heartshrooms
"Amazing service from the wait staff and the variety in food and taste was superb! It is expensive however, but I guess that's what you get in a place..."
Alex
"Every time I've been here I've enjoyed it. The food is simple and delicious and the cocktails are a revelation. They know what works for them and..."
Richard Matthews
"LOVE this restaurant!  Best Asian Fusion restaurant I have ever been to.  Friendly staff and can't really fault anything! We had one of the set..."
Trin
"Good meal. Nice atmosphere. I found a few of the dishes a bit salty, especially the hapuka. J love salty food but this was over the top. Tartare was..."
Angela Trigg
"First time here this evening with a mate after wanting to try for a long time, the 630 sitting suited and we never felt rushed as the food arrived..."
David Parussini
"We were a group of 8 and decided to do the banquet meal. Food came out really quickly and we had already finished the starters before we were served..."
Claire
"Vibrant place and great food. The manager and the staff connects with their customer which is a good thing. And allow me to say that the braised pork..."
AngeLi
"I have been here a few times, and honestly because the pork belly is so delicious I can't stop my craving for it!  If it weren't so bad for me I..."
Linny
"Awesome restaurant in the heart of P Rd, rated extremely highly by everyone I talk to and also from my own experiences. If you want great service and..."
Frank
"Have been here a few times now! Me & my partner loved the calamari & the goat curry the first time we came! Also the iced tea cocktail was super..."
Gen Middlemiss
"had a lovely afternoon at Mekong today! after getting a fabulous cocktail recommendation and nice friendly service. food was yummy the prawn cakes..."
Clarke Bovaird
"Fabulous Feast. I took a group of 12 and we had one of the banquets. An amazing variety of tasty dishes with fabulous flavours. We were all very full..."
Olive Lady
"This local is loving the new Southeast Asian addition to the Ponsonby strip. Mekong Baby hasn't failed to impress, whether as a twosome or a large..."
Tania McRae
"Awesome lunch today today! Great service and the squid was some of the best I've ever had!!! Will definitely be..."
Graeme Clarke
"This is a place I'll be spending my summer days at, the cocktails are to die for and the staff are efficient at keeping them flowing....looking..."
Amelia Story
"Exceptional value and qualityI've been there a few times with friends more recently with a tinder date. She loved the place it was a really..."
Jamie Foster
"Food was incredibly tasty and well presented and portion sizes were reasonable. Will definitely be back with more friends so we can try more plates. ..."
Faroe3456
"A friend and I went to Mekong Baby for lunch on a saturday. The staff were very attentive right from the staff, very friendly and knowledgeable about..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"I thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine and the staff were really helpful.Always seem to be able to get a table pretty easily for a place on..."
Will Wood
"Very spice,nice chicken worth driving there ..."
Reema
"I took a group of 10 to Mekong for a celebration.The table was great and plenty large enough for our team.Our waiter was very fast to..."
Steve Caplan
"A perfect mix of authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a urban ambience that works for lunch or dinner, very few places can make the crossover, Meekong..."
Paul
"I value food quality over service, which is lucky because the food at Mekong Baby was excellent overall and superb at times. The waiter service was..."
Gus
"I was looking for somewhere interesting to eat on our last night in Auckland, and came upon Mekong Baby. Loved their website and thought, well, if..."
C Myers
"My recommendation would be to come with three or more friends/family, this will ensure you can sample more items from the menu.The food is a..."
Sean Appleby
"First time experience was through recommendation from regular Mekong Baby diners. A great choice; loved the food well chosen from a good menu,..."
Neil
"This review has been editedBelow is an outline of our initial experience.Since then I have been contacted by the restaurant owner. Mr..."
Nicole Obrien
"My partner and I went to this Viet/fusion eatery last night. I had read that some found the staff rude, but we were happily greeted and seated. Our..."
Kacie Stetson
"Great Food! Great environment, a massive step up from the previous restaurant there. Went with the Duck Salad, it was amazing!Great wine..."
Nathan Muller
"I have been to Mekong Baby 3 times. Twice with my company and once with my friend ....love the food and the staff ! I would highly recommend it..."
Jasbir Kaur
"I have been here twice now and both times the food was really good. My favourites have been the Braised pork belly, red beef curry and the Duck..."
Miss Kiki
"Very good enjoyed every single dish that came out and the cocktails which were recommended by the staff were totally suitable.Nice relaxed..."
White
"I was recently in Ponsonby with friends and we had to go looking for a place available that didn't require that we booked a week ago. Mekong Baby..."
Billy The Kid
"I must confess that I was a bit wary of eating here due to the "hype" about the food by a few of my workmates who have been here before. Lets just..."
Meagan R
"I went to Mekong Baby to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of friends. I made no reservation and more friends than what's I expected turned up...."
Cristina Magni
"We arrived without a booking on an extremely busy Saturday and somehow only managed to wait 5 minutes for a table. Looked like we were going to have..."
Mezza
"A group of 3 walked in on a Friday evening - no wait and served immediately by a friendly waitress. We ordered drinks and appetizers - I recommend..."
Catalina Espinoza
"Unexpected 'Ladies Lunch' - I was working in the area but my friends were on holiday so I suggested somewhere close as I had to return to..."
Linda Walsh
"Exciting, fun and vibrant - and that was just the cocktail list! We had an excellent night there recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Maybe..."
AndrewAs
"Had a dinner at Mekong Baby as a Christmas celebration with friends. The food was delicious, lots of it, and really enjoyable. However, was unaware..."
Adele Taurau
"Walked in by chance on Friday afternoon with a client from Brisbane. Each mouth full was a treat. The flavors and taste sensations were divine. The..."
Linda Pope
"Twice in one month, two totally different occasions and both absolutely superb. Early October, private room booked, birthday celebration planned,..."
Frances Little
"This was fantastic dining when I went there for my birthday. Not only was it authentic food with great atmosphere, the food was fresh, fast &..."
Pene Milne
"Cheeky girls night out!!! Toss up between Mekong Baby or Blue Breeze, and cocktails won in the end. So we headed down to Mekong Baby arrived around..."
Tina Harris
"Went for dinner to Mekong Baby last night with work friends. Service was friendly and efficient, drink orders taken quickly and served soon after...."
Henry Page
"I arrived at mid day for a quick lunch, and already the restaurant was filling up. Had a delicious Papaya Salad..a recommendation from a staff..."
Shelly Gray
"We arrived Thursday night @ 6.30 hoping we might fluke a table. The restaurant was fully booked but we were able to sit in the bar. This was a great..."
Melanie Vermont
"I went their for the first time for lunch with a friend and I have to say was 'blown away' by the food.We had Kingfish Sashimi which had the..."
Rachel Huband
"Went for dinner early on a busy Saturday night with a large table of 8. No one was prepared to take the lead and order for the table so we left it..."
Kirsten Crossan
"Went for lunch with a couple of friends Friday - great food and service and getting a table was no problem this place is big so plenty of seating..."
Doris Day
"Busy Friday night, a large group, our own fault for a mistake on booked time. But they accommodated us until a table came up.Superb food,..."
Robert Steele
"Dined recently on a busy Friday night. The food was excellent value for money and service excellent. Quick with the meals. Waitress accidentally..."
Sam
"Went to Mekong Baby for first time last night a group of four the early sitting. Excellent fusion food, attentive staff, busy atmosphere,..."
Michele Wade
"We had a great evening at Mekong Baby. The floor staff are well trained, friendly and efficient and we felt very welcome.The food was..."
Rosalie Bay
"WOWDined last night this was superbGreat Decor Great Service , although a little glitch to start with Wine prices at realistic ..."
John Todd
"We tried Mekong Baby for the first time on Saturday night, a group of us that enjoy great restaurants a lot.......all I can say is wow !! what a..."
Luke Fisher
"Wow. The food was sublime. We thought we would give it a whirl as it was once upon a time not so long ago our regular haunt - GPK. But..."
Jennifer Austin
"OK - let me first state I'm a fan - having been four times now. But went last night (two couples) and was disappointed...and very annoyed. The food..."
Peter Brown
"Was finally given a chance to try Mekong Baby when it was announced that our mid-year work dinner was going to be held there. Having had fantastic..."
Grace Hall
"Mekong baby is one of my favourite places for group dining. Not only do they offer 3 very unique private function rooms with fantastic banquet set..."
Lisa Edgar
"Love this place! We had the lamb shoulders, pork belly, fire chicken and prawn and mango salad. All beautifully presented and amazing..."
Tessa Hall
"We visited Mekong baby for a family lunch on a warm day and wow my mum loved the place. She couldn't help taking pictures of the restaurant. The..."
Fridayu
"Having scheduled a catch up lunch with my Mother who's freshly back from spending my inheritance for three months, I thought it only right and..."
Flyingkiwi
"The increase and development of modern Asian cuisine in Auckland has been going strong and with restaurants like MooChowChow, Cafe Hanoi and now..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Oh baaabbbyyy! We had a fantastic long lunch. The service was consistent and attentive. We had several dishes to share and all were very, very good...."
Mercari Limited
"Beautiful place with nice atmosphere and friendly staff, our lovely server was happy to give us recommendations on food. The apple tart with salted..."
T Trifonoff
"We celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. It's a fusion Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is quite chic and very popular. Although we went there..."
Corinne Coutinho
"We had pleasant experience. The food is asian fusion. The popcorn prawn is a must have. It was spicy n crispy. The madras chicken curry with yoghurt..."
Lakshmi Dhana
"Great restaurant. Awesome quantity and bug portion! Love the..."
Dozer Ponsonby
"Great times had here with my fellow colleagues. Gawjizz & adorable settings within this cute & cosy space. A great range of deelish meals in the..."
Ms Tuipulotu
"Delicious flavourful dishes in nice ambience. Food comes out incredibly fast and the staff is very attentive. Every dish was full of flavours and..."
Linda A.
"Just the most amazing restaurant. The food is stunning Southeast Asian fusion, every dish we had was mind blowing! Highly recommended the popcorn..."
Becky Celia
"So far the best "small sharing plate asian" restaurant we've eaten at in Auckland! So good we came twice within a month! PROS +++Asahi beer +++..."
h bax
"My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Mekong Baby! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was really tasty. We tried several dishes,..."
pardis kardavani
Woodpecker Hill
88/100 (1961 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Salmon
Ribs
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Dumplings
Tempura
Eggplant
Red Curry
Salad
Lamb
Chili
Fish
Crab
Pork
Duck
"Absolutely amazing! Delicious food, drinks and great service. We had the pork belly bao, mushroom soup dumplings, karaage chicken, crispy eggplant..."
Fooodie
"Mark and his brilliant team have taken things post-lockdown to a whole new level.The new menu is nothing short of ORGASMIC!!My faves are..."
Vaughan Winiata
"We messed up our booking for 4. The restaurant was packed but the staff worked and worked on finding us a table when all had been booked out and..."
Norman Godden
"I have to say I was impressed with most of what we ordered but very disappointed with one dish... My favourite would be the beef brisket bao:..."
Doris Ma
"Great asian fusion. They really don't hold back with their seasoning I love it (if you can't handle spice beware). Faves were the duck curry and the..."
Bella Qian
"This place definitely has my top rating! Service was impeccable and gave us a lot of recommendations which we tried and we're very happy with..."
Crackerjacker
"Amazing favours to many of the dishes. Our favourite was the pork ribs as they were packed with a diversity of favours and the meat was falling of..."
R
"I've been to Woodpecker Hill on a few important occasions. What I love the most about this place is the decor. It is very spacious, with a very high..."
Aszy
"Superb food and great service..."
Hemant Wagh
"Please refer to tags...."
Stanley Lim
"Everything here is always made with such care. I have been coming here once a while ever since they opened. Yesterday we the 14 hour beef brisket,..."
FlyingMonkey
"I came to Woodpecker Hill on Sunday for their roast with my mum, dad and brother. First of all, the decorations were beautiful, seating was extremely..."
Sharon Louie
"We came here for a Sunday lunch because of the Crab Madness Special. We had the Thai style Spanner Crab and the flavour was really good but theres..."
1234Blue
"I came here recently for a date with my partner and were definitely blown away with our experience. This place is fantastic from the setting through..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Had a birthday dinner there and service was just amazing. Food is pretty good as well. Sitting situation isn’t The comfiest but that’s ok...."
FoodiesTable
"My favourite restaurant in Auckland handsdown. Been going here consistently for almost 3 years and I've never had a bad day. The lamb curry and fried..."
Amindha Fernando
"This place was recommended by a friend and they did NOT disappoint. Very accommodating as we had a baby with us (that slept right through our visit..."
Sheena Singh
"I was pleasantly surprised by how flavoursome the food was. The flavours were intense and worked well together, polished off every dish. The service..."
Jeannette Salim
"An ex-colleague of mine always asked me whether I had tried Woodpecker Hill, I never had until now and it was a nice surprise from my wife. To be..."
Ang Sarap
"Came here for lunch with the family and we all left absolutely stuffed! The restaurant has such a warm & cosy vibe but is still high class. We got..."
Karina
"Absolutely amazing place! A nice, warm wooden cottage vibe that is initially quite easily dismissed amongst the other bustling restaurants in..."
Carley Peng
"Beautiful venue with great decor and a stunning bar. Tonight I tried the black tiger prawn dumplings. Let down a little bit by the dumplings..."
Flippynz
"Interesting place, nice chill vibe, drinks & BBQ infused with sweet, sour & spicy flavours from the Asian cuisine. Just happened to drive past &..."
TheMʌverick
"Delicious big asian barbecue flavours, nice service and a great wine list. I’ve been here a few times with my colleagues. The food is amazing -..."
Alex Butenko
"Went to Woodpecker Hill for a special dinner with family, two of us have serious food allergies so we very rarely eat out. The food here and the..."
Iamboldy1998
"My friends and I usually try different restaurants when we catch up every few months and we previously came here once for drinks after having dinner..."
NYNB
"The wild mushroom dumplings with coconut milk were amazing! They were full of flavours and very delightful.The oysters were fresh and the..."
Hungry Bear🐻
"A really special asian fusion restaurant. Decorate pretty cool and bartender makes nice drinks. All the dishes are good looking and yummy. Will..."
LuNa The TuNa
"The food here was amazing! We ordered the eggplant, wild mushroom dumplings, spring rolls and fermented crispy chicken. All dishes were full of..."
Tracy Foo
"Great restaurant, love their mushroom dumplings and cocktail selection. Lighting is a bit dim, wished it would be a bit brighter. Otherwise great..."
Preeti Kaur
"I am looking forward to venturing back to this place. It was busy but we went in for an early dinner so managed to finish before the crowds arrived...."
Bex Ellis
"Love the food here. So much flavour and yet does not make you feel bloated after. Would definitely come back again! Awesome service as well...."
Liv Eady
"Amazing food and cocktails. Friendly staff. And cool atmosphere. Western smoked meat meets Asian flavours. Everything was amazing to try. Will come..."
Victoria Jenner
"Went there in September for dinner. It was Wednesday and quite busy there so must book prior. Takes time finding parking in busy Parnell Rd. but it..."
Katerina
"Had a Friday lunch here. The food was outstanding the spiced lamb is a must. We had Michelle looking after usAnd she was lovely and looked..."
David Thompson
"Had date night with my husband here. The place was warm and cozy. We had the wild mushroom dumplings, beef brisket, crispy chicken, deep fried..."
Duchess_Arg
"Great vibe and delicious food. The papaya salad was a tad spicy for me but everything else was just spot on. Friendly service, so will definitely be..."
Yulia
"Loved this place! The menu had so many delicious dishes it was hard to decide. We went with the dumplings for entree which were devine. So..."
Tina Cherrall
"Came here for a very late lunch so it wasn’t busy and we were able to sit in the front near the window which was really nice. We tired the..."
SpoonMe
"Every dish that came to our table was so packed full of powerful flavours that we were completely blown away! The staff were lovely and I’ll be..."
Kimberly Champion
"Lovely fresh food, presented nicely and great to share. Waitress was excellent and food flowed well after quite a long wait (it was a busy Friday..."
Nzweston
"This is a classy restaurant which offers East meets West cuisines, or literally spoken, Asian-American fusion foods. It is located smack in the..."
Marcus Lau
"Great atmosphere and excellent service - it’s actually our waiter’s first day but we had no idea until he said so. He recommended the mixed..."
Evelyn Chen
"First time here. Great ambience and excellent service. Food was good but too pricey for small serving. My friend thought that the sauce with the..."
Maesian
"We have been to this restaurant at least five times now and we came out with a happy tummy every time. The soft shell crab, school of prawns and..."
Hungry*Panda
"First time in Woodpecker Hill and the first of many. He had the kingfish, the big smoke and the green apple ricotta doughnuts for..."
João Plácido
"Had an awesome evening here. We got a springroll, prawn dumplings and the coconut salmon. Beautiful place, great vibes, good staff and great food for..."
Simon Spencer Xu
"Ate all the food before thinking I should of taken photos ... my bad. Great Laurent Perrier Champagne 🍾 great cocktails. A wide range of alcohol..."
Luxuryloverxxx
"Super amazing food, great service, great ambiance. We ordered everything from the menu and loved it. Beef one was the best. Price is also reasonable..."
Sunvi Ahsan
"Was here first time last Friday for my friend birthday and it was really busy so the only booking available was 20:15. Very nice ambiance and music,..."
Roger DD
"So delicious! Definitely suggest ordering a few smaller items to share as there are heaps of goodies on the menu. The cocktails are also very tasty...."
Lauraishbel
"Had the crispy chicken here tasted really nice and flavourful had a really nice spicy zest to it too will have to come back to try some other dishes..."
Gold 25% OFF(JOEFIS) Joe F G
"Great experience with my colleagues today, we had the brisket, papaya salad, duck, prawns and soft shell crab, all delicious, generously served and..."
Cesar Luis
"The best restaurant in Auckland. The meal itself was the greatest Journey. The decor felt like I was overseas, on a holiday. The..."
Tony Ma
"Came to woodpecker hill a few weeks ago for my dads 50th and wow! This place was amazing it definitely exceeded all expectations. The food was..."
Hannah Derelle
"Nice atmosphere. Was greeted and taken to our table. Staff came to pour our drinks - was very nice and friendly. Ordered our food and drinks and they..."
Aimee
"Tasted quite Asian fusion and sauces. Nice place to go located in the heart of Parnell. I love the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant. Waiters are..."
Annie Wilson
"Unique pub style eatery with very polite and tentative staff.Gives you a feeling of a smoke house bar right in USA.Loved the cocktails as I got to..."
PK
"The food was very delicious~ All the meat dishes we had was good~ Staff was attentative. Recommend book in advance, it gets packed very..."
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"Food that is distinctly different!  Loved the marinated kingfish!  Crispy chicken not too bad either.  Nice restaurant, friendly service - a bit..."
Jean HH
"Wow, stunning food expertly prepared and beautifully presented. We cannot wait to return and try other dishes. The decor was great, service spot..."
Dough Nut
"Went there Saturday night, great service, atmosphere up beat, decor is awesome great night, the beef brisket was on point, we will be back! I highly..."
Joshua Searell | Sous Chef
"Love the environment of this place and the food is good too. Interesting fusion of Asian cuisine with a western barbecue twist. The oysters with..."
Diogo Reck
"Came for dinner as we wanted to try "The Big Smoke" which we had with a side of spicy BBQ sauce, crispy onion rings, crispy eggplant with a maybe..."
Jeffie
"Came here for my 20th with 8 guests on Sunday. Woodpecker do a different menu on Sundays, called the Smokey Sunday’s. Interior was..."
Oksana Zhang
"An Asian fusion restaurant with great decor, the waitress we had were super friendly, she knows the menu inside and out and her recommendations were..."
Misscocolitten
"Came on a Saturday night for dinner and it is a really great place for a bunch of friend to hang out and chill. We ordered shared meal and the food..."
Adventure Foodie
"Another great fusion restaurant in Auckland with great atmosphere and service.Good for sharing with groups and great to enjoy a cocktail or..."
Jaffa
"Deliciousness the duck curry and soft crabs were Devine!!! Amazing set up and service and stunning wine selection 👌 can't wait to go back for more..."
Italiana
"Well done good service, team knew all the menu in and out explained all the meals, food we ordered was made fresh and tasted top notch only one thing..."
Andi Yaco
"Absolutely fantastic! The sharing scheme they have caters for all and you definitely get a lot more than you paid for. Our waiter was extremely..."
Robyn Ripindar Schuller
"Amazing food, amazing vibe! Stressful situation of organising a surprise dinner for my partner and the service and waiter were both great! So patient..."
Ellie
"Visited Woodpecker Hill in March 2017 on a Sunday evening - On Sundays they have a different menu and its INCREDIBLE! "Smokey Sundays"We started..."
Crystal Johnson
"Food: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Parking: plenty of street parks and free after 6pmAtmosphere: 5/5Would I come back? YESFirst of..."
Thegreeats
"Bit of a wait to be seated even though there's quite a number of empty tables. Food can be quite rich especially the dry red duck curry. The fourteen..."
Isabel
"Lunch at noon. Here we ordered the big smoke tasting platter for 2 which is only available on Sunday & black tiger prawn har gow.  The prawn..."
STRADS
"Highlight would be the beef for me. Tender, succulent and juicy steak. Food was presented beautifully and the salad greens were nicely dressed..."
I_like_pickles
"We came here on a weekend night and was really happy with the food and service! We ordered their bokchoys, market fish, lamb curry, soft shell crab,..."
Blackpearl
"Took mum here for Mothers day lunch. The ambiance and service was exceptional. I had the best Old Fashioned in my life. The soft shell crab was by..."
Audacity 2 Write
"Tried almost all of their main meals. Types of food you dont normally get in restaurants. Every one dish had only good things to say. Beautiful..."
Emily
"Great service, great food! Tried the cocktails- spend a buck and whiskery, spend a buck had a spicy kick to it. Nice to see they use hard..."
Chomnomnom
"Best place for a perfect evening dining .... loved the ambiance and food 😀 ... great service ......👍🏾will be back soon .........."
Nibin Purushothaman
"From its name, I didn't expect this place to be more of an Asian fusion restaurant but the decor is lovely inside. The service was good but it was..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Great location in Parnell, and once inside it's like you're in another world.Service is friendly & efficient. Staff knowledgeable of food &..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Where East meets West, with mixed results I might add.Service was excellent, the FOH staff were like ninjas, swooping in when least..."
Kieran
"Second time here and really impressed, ate too much but loved everything, very impressed. Woodpecker hill is still one of the best restaurant I've..."
Alan Courtenay
"We just stumbled upon this restaurant. The menu is small but looked interesting. I guess you can call it a fancy place. Ambience was nice, the decor..."
Nupur Raut
"The meal itself was the greatest Journey. The decor felt like I was overseas, on a holiday. The staff were all well presented and polite. The food..."
Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前
"f you are in Auckland this is the restaurant to book. You will love this place and want to come back again and again. The first thing I started was..."
Emma Schmitt
"For my maiden visit to Woodpecker Hill in Parnell, I was absolutely stunned by the stylish interior as we entered by the water feature wall at the..."
Taylar W
"Excellent mélange of fine Asian-fusion food and quality service, Woodpecker Hill lives up to its reputation as one of Auckland’s top..."
J.G. Seabrook
"The food was very delicious~ All the meat dishes we had was good~ Staff was attentative. Recommend book in advance, it gets packed very..."
Icy Guo
"Woodpecker brings back alot of what Parnell rise lost. A cool place to hang out, with amazing fusion food and a top bar. Have been here twice with..."
Cass Toyne
"Amazing food, had about 5 different plates to share between us and couldnt find one i didnt enjoy. Meat was very tender and oysters were delicious...."
Jarrod Courtenay
"Very high class restaurant Decoration inside is so special Dinning environment is great too Not cheap for sure due to it's class. But recommend to..."
Fergus Mao
"This is a great restaurant. Beautifully fitted out and very good trendy music. The menu is hard to read in the low light. Tapas style menu. ..."
Dave Rose
"Came across this restaurant by chance and boy it did not dissapoint. The Ribs were the best I've ever tasted and the brisket was in the top..."
A King
"The decor and atmosphere is just beautiful. Everything about this restaurant was spotlessly perfect. 1. Well trained staff - their professionalism..."
Yen Kim
"Great atmosphere. Must try the moonshine:) food is well balanced. Reasonably priced. Would go..."
Virtual Ingenuity
"Neck level, great decor, vibrant atmosphere, helpful staff. If you searching for Thai smokey authentic you can't beat this place. Ordered fish curry..."
Alexander Ershov
"This is now my favourite restaurant.. If I want meat.. I will good there. Good food, good service.. Beware, they good is on the spicy side.. So not..."
Ada Lam
"An interesting place for an Asian fusion restaurant. Great atmosphere, good food. Well worth a visit...."
Raymond CHENG
"Quite good place for the Sunday brunch and everything was perfect the rib eye and the brisket we're..."
Nithin Thomas
Cafe Hanoi
88/100 (4024 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pork
Chili
Crab
Duck
Ribs
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Hot Pot
Dumplings
Pho
Pancakes
Cakes
Eggplant
Salad
Fish
Sit down
Vietnamese
Asian
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Fusion Vietnamese restaurant about 7 blocks from the cruise terminal for those coming off cruise ships which I was. The grilled Hanoi pork was the..."
James Wong
"Had the set menu, overall great place for an intimate work lunch, service was good and they allocated a dedicated wait staff for us, which was great...."
S Lau
"Great first dinner in auckland! It's a little hidden but not too hard to find. It's modern vietnamese food. We got a few starters and mains to share..."
Nicole Spoljar
"I really liked Gin&tonic🍸with green peppers 🥩I didn’t take a picture of the Eye fillet but that’s tasty. Octopus was tender and the sauce..."
Yuyu
"Great place to eat that was well priced for the quality of food. Around $100 per person with two drinka each. Food was over all outstanding with the..."
D1LEMA 0666
"Ventured to Cafe Hanoi for a special dinner date and opted for this month's $75 per head special course menu. The evening began on a high note with..."
Michael Kang
"Staffs were friendly and vibes were good too. The prawn was the best dish I guess. Compared to the high reputation, other foods were quite average...."
J Sung
"I have got to say I am a little bit disappointed as Cafe Hanoi has a very high reputation. Vibes are good, staff are friendly and restaurant was..."
Caidi JIANG
"Fancy Vietnamese food, great interior and service. Beef pho tasted very flavourful, doesn't seem to contain any MSG! Didn't get a photo of the..."
J M
"You must go to this place, everything is exceptional. Service is great, food is delicious. Loved the the shaking beef, the tiger prawns, the raw..."
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Huami
87/100 (2163 ratings)
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Fine Dining
"Went for restaurant month. Had Peking duck, Yangzhou fried rice, bean cooked in olives leaves, black pepper beef, Pinot noir with antipodes..."
S B Foodie
"Came here for drinks. Cute vibe and hip crowd..."
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"Great place to try, obviously if you are expecting the traditional yum char experience with your dim sum being served on trollies and the hustle and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Huami is finally bringing a contemporary atmosphere to Chinese restaurants in Auckland, something long overdue. Think sleek and dark, black and neon..."
Zoe Bowker
"Today I will write about Huami – one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Auckland. Situated below the Sky Tower, it is a great place to entertain..."
Lucy
"Really really recommend the bbq pork bun and slices 👌 juicy as hell and super flavourful. One of the best places in Auckland to go for..."
Real Slug
"Loved the interior and ambience; the wait staff were very helpful and polite. The home made spinach egg tofu was to die for, the sauce was amazing..."
Rashmeen Sandhu
"Huami had a great atmosphere, food, and service. I came here for dinner, they were helpful with wine selection and patient when ordering. The food ,..."
Doris Ma
"Yumcha @huamiakl 🥟🥢 Located on the ground floor of the sky tower, 🐼 has been here a couple times for dinner but has yet to try out their..."
Pandadrools
"I can only rate their cocktails, which I enjoyed more than my fair share of over the course of two evenings! These were beautifully executed by the..."
Famished
"We ordered 2 x Whole fruit wood roasted pecking duck, Sweet sour deep fried prawns, Sichuan style prawns, shrimp chilli fried rice and xiao long bao...."
G1k
"The quality of food delivered at Huami is quite high however, it is a little on the pricy side. The dishes utilised high quality New Zealand produce..."
Louise
"I hesitated to visit because I was always of the opinion you can get great dumplings at a third of the price from many a yum Cha joint. We came for..."
Chan Can Eat
"Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff. We went for lunch and were greeted on entry, then taken to a table prepared for us as we had a booking..."
Jenny Da
"Beautiful bar in Sky City. Came here for drinks. Bartender was knowledgeable and friendly and the cocktails were exquisite. Lovely decor and..."
Dumba
"Our family go to place for any Chinese festival celebrations. The place is well managed and is located in a lively place. They are slightly expensive..."
Derek Cheung
"I've been here a few times for dinner, but today was a first for yum cha. It's definitely one of the higher-end and more expensive yum cha places in..."
Louise
"Been here three times so far this year. Not sure Huami is the best yumcha in Auckland, but pretty sure here is the most expensive one. Nice food and..."
Becky Kuang
"5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 5/5 Customer ServiceBest Yumcha in Auckland.This place is like the fine dining..."
곰정안
"Huami is unlike any other Chinese restaurant, as a fan of yum cha I know what to look for and what the good ones really taste. Having a lot of..."
Ang Sarap
"It’s my first experience at Huami. 3 top dishes are Bejing duck, bbq pork with Manuka honey and dimsum basket. However, the taste is a little bit..."
Ashley Tran
"High-end Chinese restaurant! Went there with my colleague on a Wednesday’s night. The front desk lady at the reception is attentive. We ordered the..."
Annie Low
"Absolutely stunning food!Highly recommend. I have tried a few things from Huami, I have a few favourites that I always must order when..."
Foodie Feels
"Yumcha at Huami consists of the usual dishes but with a premium twist. Sure it’s more expensive but you receive better quality of food, taste and..."
LiLi Bee
"Came here for my birthday lunch with my family and being asian they are hard to impress! But this place not only blew them away, the service was..."
Dolma Chuan
"Polite and friendly staff, as well as beautiful decor. The food was equally amazing and flavoursome, also aesthetically pleasing. I would definitely..."
Local Grams-ma
"I have to say the service is top notch but food is very average. Lobster with mapo tofu is good taste. But tofu is cold so this can only..."
Bella Lin
"Came here on Sunday lunch time without booking so were seated at the bar. Food is delicious and service is top notch, however the price is quite up..."
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"Their service is one of the best. The duck was to die for!! I have nothing bad to say because I've been here twice and still are consistent with how..."
Gelainedreyes
"came here with friends because we wanted to eat duck on rice, if you're looking for some decent one in town then this place will not disappoint you..."
Benji
"Loved lunch here enjoyed how everything came with it’s own dipping sauce. My highlight was the duck will definitely be back to try more off the..."
Laz Irie Tiare Tyla
"Best high class yumcha in city. Better service than other yumcha place. And char siu bun taste so good. Fresh made roast duck was crispy and full of..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Nice chinese restaurant in sky tower easy to find. I had dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday. Staff are kindly. We had peking duck, sweet..."
Cindy Chu
"Huami is the perfect place to explore a modern and traditional twist of yum cha in Auckland city. This time round, I ordered their famous BBQ Pork..."
Amanda Megayanti Wijaya
"Had dinner here recently with my friends. Nice decoration inside. I was impressed with our starters and dessert. Especially the marinated prawn with..."
Mai
" Eat yumcha in Auckland.I haven’t tried dinner yet but am extremely impressed with the yumcha food Quality. They even pour your..."
Tony Ma
"Premium restaurant that serves delicious chinese food. Servings were pretty small, but tastes so good. The place is nice, and their big red door’s..."
EAT Girl 👑
"Huami has established itself as a premium Chinese restaurant in Sky City. Not only does it serve fancy dinners, but it is also a destination for a..."
Annie Ren
"Decided to dine here for dinner with the family. The best dish we ordered was the Peking duck, typically with Peking duck as a dish the..."
Kelly
"Great ambience which is optimal for family lunches/dinner. Efficient service and good dim sum selection. Particularly enjoyed the duck, which meat..."
Calvina
"My family and I came here for my birthday and it was so magical! The service was incredible, and the food was unlike anything else. They even..."
Marnie
"Amazing yum cha food, very tasty and the dumplings are fuller. I love how the dumplings with prawns in it really have huge chunks of the prawns. Ha..."
Marggie Pascua
"I love this place. Really nice décor. The food is amazing, especially the duck. The price is on the high side but worth it. The only complaint is..."
Lulu
"Tasteful decor, the restaurant was busy on a Saturday night. Service did not suffer, food was mostly excellent. We had dim sum for entrees which I..."
Gus
"Little more can be said than superb. Attentive wait staff, appealing environment and surroundings - and the food was something to behold. If there..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"Visited Huami last time with my family when it first opened its door and was impressed ever since! Tried couple of items on the menu and they were..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Went there for yum cha with my parents since mum has been raving about this place for a while. First impression- Not good! I arrived there after my..."
Cupy Dee
"I have always been skeptical of ‘modern’ representation of Asian food, unless they also deliver in flavour. Huami definitely did not..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"My personal favourite “enjoy ur day for pretending you are a rich and fabulous artist living in 1920s shanghai”.Very good selection of..."
Satine Liu
"Hubby and I chose the "Huami Nectar" set menu. Waitress was awesome. Food was great. We were full after the starters and had to take home the mains..."
Nibbler
"Situated below Sky Tower Auckland, Huami offers an extensive menu focusing on Cantonese fare including dim sum that is both traditional and..."
Picky Piggies
"Since Huami has been open, I have been wanting to get my taste buds inside there! Every time I walked past I admired the sophisticated upmarket fit..."
Frank
"Great food... that food fired duck is AMAZING. Great service and nice drinks, overall well worth the expensive price tag. Would come back here when..."
Snowden Tapper
"I came here with my family and they ordered a bunch of dishes including the Peking duck. I would say the presentation of all the dishes are 5/5- all..."
Aimee.
"Great meal best Chinese food I’ve ever had in New Zealand everything tasted very tasty especially the bbq pork. Will be back for sure to try the..."
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"Nice food nice service but only quantity they need to work on... Tried spicy chicken(dnt know exact name) Was good and mofu tofu but quantity..."
Chetan Mani
"Huami was an elegant combination of refined Chinese decor with world class dim sum chefs. The finesse in the chicken feet resulted in delicious..."
Jade H Lim
"Excellent choice for Chinese dining. Very friendly and professional service. Full bar available with wine selections from across the world. Great..."
Tanz
"Huami was recommended by Media. We were very excited being there and ready for the fantastic food.Staff was helpful and nice. For the food,..."
Jie
"As Chinese food lover I was looking forward to try the then recently open restaurant in Sky City. Had great expectations but when I left the place..."
Diogo Reck
"Recently opened Huami along Federal St. in Skycity Auckland. Food were near perfection! From colours, presentation and taste is exquisite. Ordered..."
LilMSunshine
"Huami is the best Chinese food I have ever had. The duck was definitely the highlight with the crispy skin and all rolled up into a little pancake...."
Leilani Toiting
"First time been to Huami, the atmosphere is so nice and the food presented very well. Instagramable dishes and nice service. Will try other main..."
LuciferTSN
"I wouldn’t say this is your traditional Chinese restaurant. First impression of the place, it reminded me of Masu. According to the waiter, it has..."
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"Great food and service. Best chinese restaurant in Auckland. Will surely be a regular here. Impressed with the decor and specially the clay oven on..."
Andy
"Anyone whos abiding a gluten-free eating habit would know it can be awkward experience asking for gf options especially with Chinese cuisine...."
Sunny Lam
"Spent a couple of hours with hubby at this restaurant - loved the dumplings , much more care had gone into the dumplings into comparison of the Jade..."
Jasmine
"Just had dim sum for lunch. Generously sized, unique and most importantly very tasty dumplings. Look forward to coming back when we return to..."
Smalljude
"The interior design is very attractive...the traditional Chinese elements beautifully added around the space. Services are great. Teas are fabulous,..."
Chefaldini
"Huami is a whole experience from the moment you walk in the door. Friendly and attentive wait staff, beautiful interior and food to die for.The..."
Mel Miller
"Came here for my birthday dinner. The service was faultless. Absolutely lovely dining experience and the attention to detail from the waitress and..."
Stacie Liston
"After coming here a couple of times just for the cocktails in the bar area as it's a great spot with awesome bartenders... we thought we should try..."
Donna&Shane
"We came here on Friday night on a whim. We were told there would be a 30 min wait but didn't have to wait long at the bar at all before they got us a..."
Jasveen Kaur
"I have ordered the two vegetarian dumplings and they are absolutely way beyond expectation. I am actually really surprised how tasty The two..."
Foodiegirlnz
"Huami is the latest addition to the Federal Street dining precinct at SKYCITY. This isn't your typical Chinese restaurant so if you have your heart..."
Susan
"Came here tonight with the fam and i can safely say the overall experience well worth a one time visit.The waitress was absolutely the..."
S&G Take Auckland
"I'd read the exisiting reviews about Huami & wasn't sure what to expect particularly as they were very mixed. I can truly say, as someone that eats..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here last night and was quite happy with the overall experience here. For starters we ordered the ribs in sticky coffee sauce, chicken in chilli..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Huami truly exceeded my expectations! Their extensive menu offers something for everyone, and the food was absolutely amazing and lived up to the..."
Tammy-Jade Collymore
"Beautiful restaurant... Absolutely loved it. The staff were friendly, helpful, and very efficient. The plates were a large serve which I'm not used..."
Paula Sargent
"Food was good here..service is excellent. We ordered a variety of dim sums and happy with the quality. The dessert was amazing with the right..."
Viv H
"Thank you for the personal touches added to the service. Much appreciated. And thank you to the young lady who provided much of the service..."
Te Aroha Warren
"Very yummy traditional Shanghai Style Chinese food. The seasoning is not too strong and the portions are moderate, so you can enjoy many dishes. I..."
Yuichiro Soma
"The Yum Cha flavor is decent, but the Peking duck's quality doesn't quite measure up to what it used to be years..."
Lefei C
"Great food and services. The private room is quiet and spacious. The scallop, prawn and duck are amazing! Great for a special..."
Tony Kwok
"Staff members are friendly, courteous and helpfull. Some are attentive and some aren't so much. We ordered glutinous rice dish, and we waited for 1hr..."
Alex Tjahjana
"One of the most fancy Chinese restaurant in town: Baiju ice cream is a must try (it has the pleasant Chinese white wine aroma but taste totally like..."
Caidi JIANG
"Finally had a chance to try Huami. Light taste, not oily. Peking duck was great, although the skin can be crispier. Dim sum comes in three pieces...."
Hungry Teddy
"Me and my partner decided to eat here just to find a place to eat dinner together. The service was lovely from the beginning - seated within 15 mins,..."
Cassandra
"Huami serves the best Chinese cuisine in Auckland. Everything is just perfect. Ordered the set menu this time and it was such a feast! Can’t wait..."
Buddy Chen
Ortolana
87/100 (3378 ratings)
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"Kids love their ice cream, handy when doing shopping in town. Friendly service and tasty..."
Rex Chen
"Loved their food and very nice services from the..."
Al La Carte
"Extremely nice for a lil' date. Excellent food as expected and offering probably the most unique flavours for breakfast. Light, rich and fresh. The..."
Ken Wong
"Rating 4.0 Great fresh modern New Zealand cuisine. A number of my colleagues recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants in..."
Manz
"Always love the dessert and the ambience in..."
Zein
"Had a lovely Sunday lunch.Market fish was full of flavours. Lamb gnocchi was really good, rich and full of amazing flavours. Gnocchi melted in our..."
PK
"Relatively healthy and very fresh food served at Ortolana. I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied. We got the piadina..."
Sharon Louie
"Beautiful place to dine in. Very intimate in the evening and looks fresh in its garden setting during the day. Wonderful service and food...."
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"Cosy, felt welcomed by the staff members. Very polite . I have this thing for Gnocchi and it was delicious. Ordered Kumara Gnocchi..."
Michelle Chua
"I took my seat and not long was attended by the lovely staff. Sooo yummy and satisfying! I love this small restaurant, will come again soon..."
Karla Faviana
"Yummy food and good service. Great selection and quality for vegetarian food! Tables are a little small for three people sitting at a table..."
Jammin
"We first paid a visit to Ortolana for a cheeky mid-week dinner to satisfy our pasta cravings, and our (great) expectations were easily exceeded. It's..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Lovely ambience it is a glass house like setting. We came in to relax our foot and ordered two soda. They were both surprisingly delicious,..."
Charis Yang
"Came in tonight after uni to catch up with high school friends. Originally wanted to go to Orleans for their mac'n'cheese and fried chicken waffles..."
Rosanne Choy
"Very nice ambience. Suitable for celebration 🥳 went there on Mother’s Day with my mom for dinner and we are definitely loving their food! The..."
Annie Low
"Spectacular location with delicious food, perfect plating for the start of great instagram photos! The staff was very attentive and friendly, I..."
Jason Su
"I always come to this restaurant for dinner. One dish I ordered the most frequently is market fish. What kind of market fish they served is depending..."
Will Nono
"Went here for me and my partner 1st anniversary; the service by the stuff was really professional and well spoken. Greet us and took us to our table..."
Mandagrey898
"Delicate little restaurant located in Britomart. The interior is modernly decorated with a intimate setting. It’s also lovely sit in the garden..."
Lucy
"My partner and I have been coming here for a while now and love it every time. It is an absolutely wonderful setting with an outdoor space full of..."
Matchstick Reviews
"What a wonderful find!I was walking nearby, I saw the outdoor setting, the fairy lights, the glass tables... and I felt it had a good..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Been here a few times, the food is amazing. It is one of my favorite locations to go to. 100% would recommend. They have a seasonal menu and would go..."
Tong Ly
"After walking around looking for a place to eat for about 40 minutes we stumbled on this place quite by accident and I am pleased that we stopped...."
Saskia Halleen
"Had dinner here a few months ago and I still remember how amazing it was! The ashed sirloin was wonderful with the crunch of the asparagus, not too..."
Stacey
"The location is great and the atmosphere is near perfect - Ortolana perfectly pulls of a beautiful restaurant in a garden sort of vibe. As is to be..."
Jay
"I have been here several times for breakfast and always delicious, yesterday I went for lunch with a group of colleagues, I had the Octopus as entree..."
Cesar Luis
"Met up with my cousin and aunt here and had an early breakfast in the weekend. It was around 8AM when I arrived and there were a few tables both..."
G1k
"Beautiful place for brunches, wonderful ambience with an awesome location. Great selection of brunch food with lots of options for vegetarians. Had..."
Marnelli
"Great spot in britomart. Busy even on a tuesday. Tomato basil and mozzarella piadina was fantastic, if only there was more! Agria gnocci also..."
Flippynz
"Lovely service, great deco, nice and super friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor seating and delicious cocktails. I had a lamb and kumara meal..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I came here with a friend on a very nice and peaceful Friday midday. We were greeted on entrance and seated by the outdoor heating. I ordered the..."
Aimee
"At the centre of Auckland exists this amazing gem.Amazing design and atmosphere with a friendly and careful staff.We ordered the spaghetti,..."
João Plácido
"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. I’ll be back next time I’m..."
Tim A
"Best place for Italian food in town. I fall in love with their market fish no matter how many times I have it. The atmosphere and interior design of..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Loved the food - prepared with pride and love and lots of focus given on fresh seasonal produce. Every single element in the dish is well thought..."
R-Dee Roche
"This is one of my favourite restaurants – the menu changes often and the quality is always amazing. Kitchen is open plan and the flavours that..."
Vicki Corless Brown
"Ortolana is just gorgeous. A cozy interior with spacious, adequate seating in the heart of Britomart. Dusk was an accidentally wonderful time for..."
Raj Singh
"Part of the Hip Group, this location is very similar to the other restaurants in that it focuses on fresh seasonal produce.Menu is well thought..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Incredible place. The service is really good and the ambiance is amazing. Its a casual, light and bubbly vibe as well as very pleasing to the eye. I..."
Veronica Te
"Came here for lunch and was blown away by the meal and service. The lovely lady at the front of the restaurant accommodated our last minute..."
Stacey
"Food is excellent here, always used to go there for breakfast not to busy in the mornings so could get a seat inside. Atmosphere is..."
Soph M
"Came here for resturaunt month for the past 2 years! Very delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is also quite chilled and welcoming...."
Angela
"Went their on a Friday for after work drinks. Had some snacks. The place gets real busy. Music was good, service very friendly n food was..."
Naziminator
"Love the seating and the decoration inside this wooden restaurant. Staffs were nice. Ordered a glass of home made chia seeds soda which was good. It..."
Sau
"Beautifully decorated. I love the touch of olive oil, pepper and sea salt given to us so we were free to season. We got the Chicken Cotoletta,..."
Oksana Zhang
"I love the ambience of the outside dining here. This is such a pretty place to eat. I only ordered the kale and apple smoothie while here but it was..."
Cardyff Hill
"Love the place in Britomart. And food were great but quite expensive. Ortolana's drinks are lit! 👌🏻 My favourite was their shakes. Very..."
EAT Girl 👑
"Came here for the 2 course $25 lunch menu for restaurant month! It's better if you book because it does get busy during lunchtimes. Had the chicken..."
Jason Zhang
"We went here for a birthday meal. Over all I loved everything about this place. The atmosphere hummed but not overly loud throughout the evening, the..."
Becks Fielding
"Great food and customer service. We waited for not long and our food was right in front of us. Awesome decor both inside and outside, especially the..."
Tanvi Kumar Rao
"Have dined here several times and it's consistently lovely. My boyfriend and I love the chicken cotoletta dish, especially with all the kale piled..."
AucklandEater
"Great service. Great food. End of story. The gnocchi changes seasonally, the second and last photo are two different seasons of gnocchi...."
Dxlche
"This is a place where my bestie and I come for celebrations or when we have an URGE to spoil ourselves 🤣. It's somewhere that's top of my list for..."
Charmaine
"Dropped in here for a coffee on a rainy day. Do ask them about the coffee of your choice as it may not be listed on the menu. I had my favourite one..."
Deepinder Bahia
"Food quality and presentation were very good. But it took looong time that my partner's dish was served for some reason.  It finally came  when I..."
MAYA 
"If you are into European fusion food, you should go here! The service was perfect and the waiters were very attentive with you. This is a..."
Lewiaga
"''Twas a Fridate for and we just wanted to have good place to eat. The staff who greeted us is nice and welcoming. Although the outdoor seating was..."
Vino Noir Zuniga
"What a lovely place! We came for an early dinner. The ambience is relaxing and service great. We ordered the market fish and short ribs which both..."
Sasha Williams
"Lovely atmosphere, cool lighting and tasty food about sums up this place. I had the pan roasted fish and it was quite good. The wine pairing was..."
SDeans
"I took my mum here on a Sunday for brunch.Atmosphere was lovely but you are sitting very close to the other table.Food was excellent and..."
Shell
"Ortolana is a high class Italian restaurant with a fantastic layout and comfy furniture. The food was great given that this is a high end restaurant,..."
Sylvester Kuo
"This is another one of my favourite go-to places. The Hip Group have really got their restaurants down to a T. Great ambience, great staff and great..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Ambience was good, service was friendly and quick. Had a great time with friends. The dessert was nothing spectacular. I should have stuck with a..."
I_like_pickles
"Been there with friends two month ago. It was a great experience overall. My friend made a reservation and when I reached there 10 minutes earlier,..."
Silvia Fang
"Went here last night with a big group of friends for dinner for a hens night. The restaurant itself is really nice and open with a gorgeous outdoor..."
Alysha Bower
"Absolutely love this place! They have great food, with fresh produce and amazing drinks to match! It's simple and delicious and it was..."
Pareen
"Went here for a late night dine on Thursday night. It was still very busy even though it was 8pm (always a good sign). The decor was beautiful and..."
Bella Qian
"Another one of Hip Groups successful ventures. Ortolana is such a beautiful restaurant, with a European flair.I love Hip Group restaurants..."
Charlene Weaver
"Really nice light lunch in summer. They used to put too much salt in pasta so I asked them to make the pasta without salt this time. And it was..."
Poppingcandy
"Food: last time I had a beef agnolotti dish which was delicious, with complex and delicious seasoning. All food was beautifully presented and..."
Will Scalioni
"You can always count on this restaurant to serve up delicious, quality and fresh dishes. Together with the great ambience the britomart place..."
ShoRt
"Meaning ‘market gardener’ in Italian, Ortolana which is situated within the hustle and bustle of Britomart is an elegant, contemporary space...."
Hungry Auckland
"The food portions were very small and expansive. But tasted good.We ordered a beef, a pasta and a chicken. Only 3 thin slices of beef..."
Cindy Ong
"Even the restaurant is just sitting beside the milse, I haven't got chance to try it before. I loved the Beef pasta, thanks for the cute waiter's..."
Megan Yang
"Went to try the "restaurant of the month" special $25 menu include beef short rib with agnolotti & Gelato on a stick, the agnolotti is basically a..."
Chelsea
"One of the coolest places in Auckland. Love the architecture and the way they deal with the ingredients, using local and fresh products.I..."
Diogo Reck
"Feeling particularly opulent, our group decided to adventure past our usual budget of $10-14 lunches for Ortolana.We ordered the Market..."
Medium_Rare
"Had two dishes for $ 26.00 as a light dinner. Corned beef is a special dish, I tasted sweet flavor of red cabbage and strong flavor of mustard from..."
Michelle Hwang
"I went here on my last evening in Auckland and it did not disappoint. It had very fresh produce and you could tell the produce used were in season as..."
ItstartswithaC
"You must go here. Food is beautiful, healthy, tasty and looks as pretty as a picture. Big sis & I went favourites were the fig dish & the handmade..."
Louise
"The "fancy" dining @Britomart.Great customer service, the best wines, food.🌿You can experience the modern dishes in nice and..."
Mariko Sakurai
"I liked the taste of food but the portion was not enough for me starving. I had to eat another dinner at home. If you have enough money to eat out..."
Lisa Kim
"Great service and lovely atmosphere. Five of us had lunch here along with a bottle of champagne. All really enjoyed our meals. I had the gnocchi...."
I Love Food
"Enjoyed breakfast there. I had the older and it was fantastic. Good selection on green teas. Nice atmosphere and speedy service. What else to say?..."
MrJan
"GOALS AND DREAMS 💕😍✨. It's been a 4 year dream of mine to go here and I finally achieved that, I was worried I had hyped it up too much in my..."
Monique Porteous
"Wonderful place, beautiful desserts (I had the cherry chocolate cake!), and my friends and I could not be happier with our cocktail & peach and..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"I came here in the weekend with a friend for brunch. I've been here once before but it was a long time ago. We first ordered drinks and we..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Went for brunch with my family today and the service and atmosphere was lovely! Coffee was superb! The only down side was our food, the food was..."
Eléna MacEwan
"Much like it’s nearby sister properties Rosie and The Store, Ortolana delivers healthy hipster cuisine with ingredients sourced from their own..."
Zoe Bowker
"Had a lovely overall experience here last weekend. Wait staff were excellent, serving us sparkling water on arrival and seating us quickly and in a..."
Jess
"I regularly visit Ortolana. It's always busy, charming and the staff are well equipped for the footfall. It's lovely to sit outdoors in the..."
Michal Rebecca
"Beautiful space, fresh and modern menu. House made bread was dense and delicious, and the service was personable and warm. There are woollen rugs..."
Brunching Around
"I really want to love this place I really do. first time i went with my friends and the waitress was very kind and explained to us the whole menu...."
Issie
"This review is based on coffee alone. We have been here for coffee meetings several times now. It is a gorgeous cafe in the Pavillions in Britomart...."
Fiona M
"We had been wanting to visit this wee restaurant for some time. We had been put off by the thought of finding parking, but it was incredibly easy...."
B D H
"Second time here in 6 months and if anything the food seems to have improved. The fish taretare starter was an excellent combination of freshness,..."
Lee Marshall
"Quality over quantity Plates seems small for the price but it's seriously so delicious Usually very busyFriendly staff and..."
Thegreeats
"For entree - the dry cured pork with fried bread has a super delish tuscan butter spread, and was much tastier than the more subtle summer squash..."
Food Baby
"Great service and nicely presented organic breakfast! The portion kinda looked too small but it was just enough to feel full! Seasoned perfectly and..."
Jay
"Ortolana is always a nice place to sit down for a light meal if you aren't feeling too hungry. The dishes are fresh and always very green. However if..."
Jenny Da
"So modern and elegant - Ortolana is definitely a place you can't walk past without thinking you must go there next time. During the day, the outdoor..."
Misty
"We went to Ortolana for lunch early Dec with a couple of friends. I was very much looking forward to visit since I had heard such nice things about..."
Anne F
"Have been here for the second time and had the omelette with ricotta and zucchini, which was nice, but a little bland. The middle seemed a lot of egg..."
Isi
"nice spot in the heart of Britomart, went with old colleagues for dinner, we ordered fish, chicken and beef, the food is sensational. I've ordered..."
Chelsea Chian
"I use to love ortolana when they first debut. Sadly I think the creativeness and standard of the place is not as good as it used to be. I..."
Travels4Food
"Went here last night for dinner. Second time I have eaten here. Service was excellent. Food was all very tasty. Setting very pleasant.We..."
Avi
"I am in absolute love with this place; its very rare for me to give out 5 star ratings but I have for Ortolana. In the heart of Britomart amongst..."
Caroline Barrett
"Lunch here was so good! Tried the organic Crumbed chicken an kale with lard roasted potatoes! and gnocchi was very fresh also and spring veg, grains..."
Paris
"Have been to ortolana for breakfast but not for lunch. I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the fancy names for most of the dishes but I decided to..."
India Shores
"Yet another stunning eatery by HipGroup. I can't believe it took me so long to visit but I'm so glad I finally did! We arrived mid morning..."
Laura Hunt
"Amazing service and cute quiet setting for Britomart! It's one place you can eat outside or in and still hear the conversation at the table.We..."
Jaffa
"What a beautiful restaurant. Been here twice and both times was amazing! A stand out dish was the fazzoletti with cumin roasted beet, feta whip and..."
Julia
"Ok, we have eaten here 12 or so times during the day (mostly brunches/lunches).  The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive.  We have both..."
Stu
"Foods great service great. Atmosphere very nice. Just the outside, I wouldn't recommend it if it's windy. Otherwise would go back! And it's a nice..."
Jun Lau
"I have always been a huge fan of Ortolana (and to be quite honest.. All of the Hip Group eateries) and dine here frequently.Ortolana is an..."
L.E.N.S
"Love Ortolana for a late brunch or early lunch! While my friends tend to go for a main I can never pass the organic millet & nut granola with yoghurt..."
Kezia Lynch
"One word : flawless.   We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent.   The service was..."
Anna Garland
"Imagine a restaurant right in the heart of the CBD serving delicious, locally grown food, plus desserts from Milse (my favourite hangout), with the..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"I have been here a few times before and really enjoyed it each time.  We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great.  The portion sizes..."
KitKat
"Food was yummy! Love the setting! Surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday. We were able to sit outside under heaters & keep warm. I had rigatoni with..."
Erin Brown
"Great feed. Love how most of the produce comes from their own farm. Had the smoke hay butter pasta as awesome. Bit slow serving the beers but it's no..."
Steve Brown
"I loved this place, the vibe, the seating and both the interior and exterior decorations were just all 5/5. The only reason that I'm giving Ortolana..."
Annie Ren
"Great place for brunch but found it a little expensive for what I received. Lovely staff and wide range of dishes on offer to suit all tastes and..."
Rona Dalgleish
"This review is from the 31 May 2014 (only just started this account)We came here for my brothers birthday!This was my first time eating at..."
Gemma
"Gypsy salad? Goddess dressing?? Yes, please! Ortolana has an interesting and whimsical menu, a lovely food and a very cosy vibe—indoor and out...."
Campbell Ecklein
"This place is generally packed and for good reason. I tried the market fish garden harvest, the fish was beautifully cooked. The soy latte was a..."
Rojas
"A great place for dining. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I walked into this place because the other restaurant I wanted to go was..."
Punith Gowda
"Lovely restaurant. Owned by the same people as St Heliers Bistro (which is wonderful).I love how they have their own farm for their amazing..."
Craig Ck Koning
"I ordered some canapés from Ortolana on Tuesday for an event here at my office. The whole booking process was so simple and easy. I spoke with them..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"I have tried to come here quite a few times, and being successful only once as they are so popular and do not take bookings (only a waiting list that..."
Helena Chen
"I usually come here at night towards the end of th week, it's a lovely resturant that is ways lively and full of people, it's a great atmosphere and..."
Hungry Hippo
"Sure you are on the pricey side my dear Ortolana, but my admiration for your offerings doesn't seem to abate. Your green salad with goddess dressing..."
Auckland Foodie
"I have been a couple of times before and it was amazing and when we went last night it didn't disappoint. We had the 3 courses for $55 restaurant..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"My rating goes strictly to food and the environment as I dined outside. However the down fall was my bad costumer service I experienced that..."
Duyen-Kim Nguyen
"Yum yum yum!! First time here and I will be back very soon! The place is so warm, cosy and inviting, we were very comfortable while enjoying our..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"Flawless. The interior is beautiful, it's nice to be able to sit outside and people watch while enjoying the britomart atmosphere. Service has been..."
Ryan
"Went here for the very first time with a friend. Thought to try it out as it looked different to places we've been to. Seating was no sweat didn't..."
Seamus M.
"Everything about Ortolana is to die for. The decor is beautiful, and the food is somehow even better. The staff look after you extremely well, and..."
B
"Finally managed to have dinner with the wife minus our two kids which was quite an experience and we chose to dine at Ortolana.We were..."
JaimeC
"Delicious creative food right here. Interior design is to die for and the atmosphere is simply brilliant. Love the open kitchen and the kind and..."
PancakePanda
"Love it here, everything from the menu to the service is spot on. Interior is also really nice, can get busy though - so get in early. Will be back..."
Victoria
"After walking around Britomart we found this place... it was late afternoon and abit busy but we got a table easily... We were given the dinner menu...."
Donna&Shane
"This has got to be my favourite restaurant. I went there earlier tonight with my better half (and no Austin). You can't book but they fitted us in..."
Austin
"Great food, great service, great interiors (and exteriors), safe to say Ortolana is one of the best places to eat in the city. I had the special of..."
Jaya
"I've been here so many times and as always they are packed! But the food and service still remain consistency. Love the food and its plating...."
NhatLinh Ng
"Amazing setting, surprisingly comfortable bar stools, friendly staff and last but not least amazing food. Our table of 5 enjoyed three starters to..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"If you live in Auckland, you know this place. If you’re visiting Auckland, add this to your list. I had read about it before we made the trip..."
ElsewhereBriefly
"One the of best restaurant in town. Love the food and drinks. Also you can order the dessert from Milse (just next door). Staff are friendly and it's..."
Julia Nguyen
"Ortolana is a beautiful restaurant serving incredible wholesome food right in the heart of the CBD. I love all of the hip group restaurants as the..."
Jess Pendergrast
"I've been to Ortolana only twice but I loved every bit of it each time, from the stylish decor to the beautiful food, without forgetting amazing..."
Estelle.verani
"This is my first time trying the dinner menu here. We were a bit slow to be greeted and seated upon arrival, but the service during and after the..."
Jing Chen
"The atmosphere at Ortolana is absolutely breathtaking - beautiful lighting, heaters, comfy chairs and knee rugs. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."
Gem McLeod
"O is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and I'd been wanting to dine here for a long time. It was absolutely humming for a Wed rnight and even though..."
Vitale Eti
"Fresh , mouthwatering food . the organic chicken dish and their raw fish my favour arid dishes . The kids can order from the specialist desert..."
Shane Philiips
"Went for breakfast Sunday AM. Really outstanding service! Needed one breky really basic and not on the menu but were staff were super helpful and..."
Ian
"The food here is all about quality not quantity. The portions are quiet small, but I am always left satisfied when I've finished eating my meal. This..."
Eden Howard
"I used to shy away from this kind of place. Not sure why. Not a huge menu but everything i've tried has been fantastic.Service too.Im not..."
Panda Eyes
"Ortolana Britomart does beautiful food in a really nice casual dining kind of. area. The menu can be a bit difficult to interpret, but the service is..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"The Hip Group has really helped raise the bar in Auckland with a winning formula of good service, simple but nice food in trendy locations with..."
Fylde
"I have been to Ortolana several times for drinks with friends, the service has always been great, the staff checked on us and kept our water glasses..."
Ken
"Three or four times Ortolana has provided me with the perfect lunch when shopping in Britomart or at that end of the CBD.. A sophisticated little..."
Duncan Galletly
"I love ortolana!! I find myself craving ortolana every week!!The food is so fresh tasting and leaves me feeling full but not stuffed...."
Aniva Huang
"We weren't too hungry to start off with. The service was great and the waiter explained the menu really well. The food was good for its'..."
Joanne Chiang
"After reading a lot of reviews and been wanting to try Ortolana, I finally had a chance to try it on Saturday. I had a hot chocolate and..."
Miss Kiki
"Dined here on a wet windy day before a show at Vector Arena. So chose inside - very noisy with hard surfaces, tables very close together.Service..."
Pat Lythe
"Last night, I went there to celebrate birthday with my boyfriend for dinner. Friendly and attentive services but the food, market fish with garden..."
Ameri Lim
"Beautiful setting. We sat in the courtyard, had a great view of all the lights and surrounded by the grenery. Couldn't fault the service. Great food...."
Nicola Sherrock
"Nice staff. Great coffee. Great breakfast - sausage, eggs, tomato. But where's the bacon? Had to order as a side. Forgivable.Definitely a..."
Dino Bambwino
"A mate from Auckland said to check this place out, good food and great service. Can't beat..."
Food 2 Run
"Good simple tasty food. Love..."
Yumtum
"A wonderful breakfast. A delightful experience that provided excellent service and food. I would return again if I was ever back in..."
Grace
"Delightful Surprise. Whilst waiting for my hotel room to be ready, I walked around Auckland's CBD and was fortunate to find the Britomart complex...."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Bright and early for breakfast. Service was absolutely lovely and the generous servings of food was very welcoming after landing at 6AM. The..."
Rosely
"Comfort. Stopped by for coffee and "cakes", which come from Milse next door. Unfortunately the coffee here is insipid and cold. Next time I will get..."
Teri Isorsum
"Where has the sun gone? To New York, apparently, according to Y. To Rome, too, R tells me. Well, certainly away from Aotearoa/NZ, where it has been..."
Vivi S
"One of my favourite places to dine great service outstanding food this honestly delivers consistently as a great place for brunch, lunch and..."
Girlygirl
"I went here for lunch today with 5 colleagues. I rang earlier in the day to book but they said they don't take bookings but that they are pretty..."
LucyGoosey
"Had the pan fried gnocchi with the parched egg and really really nice pea sauce while my friend had the ravioli ! The potatoes looked so..."
Michelle Huynh
"This place is so chic! Wear your designers as this is the place to be seen. I loved the vibe and the food. I had the ravioli and it was melt in the..."
Missk Khan
"What a gem of a place this is in the hussle and bustle of Britomart. Food selection was simple if not a little lacking in description via the menus..."
Russell Charman
"A beautiful spot with an interesting decoŕ... I always get the chicken here. The sauce on this dish is what makes it. It ties everything..."
Jacqui Crawley
"I need to give this place 5/5 for three reasonsDoes a flat white get anymore velvety? Smooth? Balanced? I doubt it.. Its so perfect and..."
Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter
"I couldn't understand anything on the menu and the very understanding wait staff painted a picture of each meal as she explained each item. My lamb..."
Katie Pidgeon
"5 hours and she would be off for a trip of a life time around Europe. Wanting to squeeze in one last catch up just before she jetted off we tossed a..."
Two Dark Coffees
"What a beautiful little place!  I have been meaning to pop into this restaurant for a while but haven't been able to get around to it and had such a..."
Linny
"Im not one to make a point of going to the trendy parts of town for dining. So no surprise I walked up and down Tyler St looking for 21 Tyler St...."
BeeQueUU
"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Ortolana. I like that the menu is split into dishes of varying styles and sizes to cater for all levels of hunger,..."
Connie Consumes
"Best meal in a long time! Excellent service, excellent tasty food.  I'm coeliac and they were great at catering for me. Highly recommend..."
Rachel Firth
"During my birthday trip to Auckland, I of course had to stop by one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants: the stunning Ortolana at..."
Sophia
"We had a meeting here, a few times and we ordered coffee and tea. The service is good; the staff really looks after you andconstantly tops up your..."
Marjolein Drenth
"We were strolling around britomart and decided to have a meal somewhere nearby. We decided to check Ortolana out due its high rating, and we..."
Thefoodloverrr
"I came here for brunch recently with a large group of friends and it was great. My food was delicious, fresh and presented beautifully. The fresh..."
J.T547
"Had few brunches here at Ortolana and loved all of it. The first time was with my partner and enjoyed it so much that we went back just after a..."
Ninjunkie
"Came in one evening with a large group of friends, we really didn't know what to expect. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and we..."
Jen Hilford
"My favourite place in Auckland. No matter what you order you can feel assured that it's clean healthy and delicious! Beautiful food & friendly..."
Max Clark
"Last time I went to Milse to have desserts, I found out that there were so many people waiting outside Ortolana. With curiosity, I planed to have a..."
Shirley Yu
"Great food , really tasty with quality ingredients , great service really friendly and accomodating and an awesome atmosphere would Definately..."
Kathleen Joyce-Reweti
"First time at Ortolana tonight. Went with a group of 9 and was easy to get a table just before the rush at 6.30. Ordered the tangelo soda which was..."
Simone Cooper
"Recommended. The food fresh and delicious. crayfish ravioli dish of the night. Not too loud and loved the lighting. service very attentive and they..."
Tom Jones
"So me and my girlfriend was looking for a cute cafe to eat for brunch on a lazy Sunday, and ended up coming here to eat. Needless to say, this place..."
Gill Chang
"Ortolana is one of the rare few places that absolutely deserves every bit of the hype surrounding it. I was initially skeptical when I first read the..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Been here a few times and food is good ! Love the vibe esp in the summer ! My only pet hate is that The tables are way to close and feel like I am..."
Charissa
"Came here for lunch and had the Grapefruit Kingfish salad which was very fresh and nice, it was pleasant to look at too! beautifully decorated.  It..."
Sarah
"Ortolana is a rare breed of restaurant. It rates my top category of restaurants I'd move near. It's that good. I haven't been to Auckland before but..."
Anya Jenkins
"The tastes here are amazing love the complementary flavours each dish endures.. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back ..."
Sarah Leakey
"Ortolana is a gorgeous light-filled space with a menu that emphasises fresh produce (and big words). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Sparkling..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Had a lovely brunch :) They were so accommodating, my fiance is allergic to Egg and they made him a beautiful meal. I ordered a Pimms and i have to..."
Kannazawa
"My first visit to Ortolana was for a birthday coffee/lunch with the boyfriend and the second one was for a catchup with some old girlfriends...."
Grace Hall
"We have gone to Ortolana twice now – once for dinner and once for brunch. The food is great and tastes super fresh. For brunch I ordered the..."
Ashlee Mccormick
"Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Food was fantastic, would go back again any day! Staff were very informative and the place is..."
Joe Bloggs
"The food was melt in your mouth and the service impecible. I love the complimentary sparkling water. The seafood and pasta is very light and fresh. ..."
Miss Surfer
"We brunched at Ortolana on Saturday morning. The food and ambience were fantastic, but the service is what really transformed our visit into a..."
Holly
"Like many restaurants in the area (apparently...), Ortolana does not take dinner reservations, so we turned up at 6.30pm to ensure a table. Though we..."
Peter North
"It has been my favourite place so far. Beautiful fresh quality food and friendly services. Portion is just right for girls but I knew some guys may..."
Diana
"This is the second time we have visited. It was wonderful.We were greeted by the chatty blonde Maître D who was informed and helpful with..."
Manoja St John
"What a hip bistro by the renowned hip group. Though it's hard to decode half the things on the menu, there is no questioning the food is divine. We..."
Monica
"Had an amazing dinner here! The food was divine, I had the beef carpaccio with beetroot which was incredibly tender and a generous portion for an..."
Charlie
"Fantastic food and great service.Went for dinner and was surprised at the relatively well priced menu, and even more so when the food came..."
Jake Wratt
"First time dining here with hubby after walking past it many a times whenever we are in the CBD. spatchcock - SUPERB! SUPERB! SUPERB! And the..."
Lynn Josephine Lim
"We have been for brunch and dinner and on both occasions it has been a fantastic experience. The food is fresh, well presented, and unique...."
Tristan Gielen
"Loved the entire experience here a couple of weeks ago – you can’t make a reservation so we just turned up on the off chance on a Friday night..."
Wolfie W
"Most amazing place ever. Superb food quality, professional customer service, High hygiene standard, fab location, what more could you ask for really!..."
Surferin
"Ortolana is delicious. I came here for breakfast on Friday, the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere and decor, the staff are friendly and..."
Catherine Bannister
"Wow. If you're looking for an in your face dining experience don't go here. Ortolana is sneaky good, the food was clean and fresh but oh so tasty..."
Gus
"Food quite good and the location is nice. Be careful with the wines though - NZ already has some of the highest wine prices in the world (even though..."
Mab
"Came to Ortolana for brunch on a Sunday. Waiters/waitresses were really friendly and happy to explain the menu (although there were a few obscure..."
Himmy Lui
"Always wanted to try this place but never got round to it despite being smack in the middle of cbd, just behind britomart transport centre. After..."
Peifen Chua
"Great place to have a special evening! We sat at the lounge! Also more variety of food could add to the experience! However all the food and drinks..."
Juan Hazley
"Ortolana is a little slice of paradise in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Auckland City. The garden-esque surroundings are pretty and..."
EatsByZee
"Expensive - yes ish, Worth it? YES ! Service was amazing, food left me a bit hungry but superbly impressed by the presentation. Such on-point-ness...."
Maye Elle
"wonderful! My bf and I love this restaurant so much, it's very healthy and efficient! The verges are very fresh and..."
April
"Ortolana really is deserving of all of their amazing reviews. I'm always looking for new brunch places and have only heard good things about Ortolana..."
Rebecca Smith
"In an attempt to actually make sure we got in (this is another Hip Group place and as such doesn't take bookings) we went on a Monday night...."
Kristy Sorrell
"Since my first visit to Ortolana I have been back many times & it has never let me down. Breakfasts, a few celebratory birthday lunches, a food..."
Mairi Herbert
"Ortolana, situated amongst the garden-esque Pavilions complex is run by the same people that is behind the successful Takapuna Beach Cafe. Ortolana..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Ortolana – meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Group’s own..."
Two Honest Truths
"Ortolana easily makes it up my top 5 restaurant experience for the year. Both times that I have been here, the setting, food and service were..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The house-made bread and ricotta gnocchi were delicious! Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, can’t wait to..."
Whitney Newlove
"Keep seeing this place flow with people either for breakfast or lunch. We have had our breakfast and everything went great. We ordered folded eggs..."
pong pong
"Recommend by one of the colleague and went there yesterday. Had a seasonal grilled fish dish. The fish was cooked to perfection and the skin was..."
Ebrahim Bham
"Best place for coffee and brunch. Love the setting and the..."
Royal Reed
"A solid favourite for many years now. I went back after a long break and wasn't disappointed. Ricotta and asparagus gnocchi were..."
Mary Binney
"Went there for breakfast. The house bread and sour dough was really value for money and so tasty. The peanut butter and conserve was so..."
Serena Yeo
"Came in for breakfast- it’s a very cute restaurant. We were able to walk in and get seating for 2. They are able to accommodate to gluten free..."
Christina L.
"Cleanliness:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking:na Food..."
Hayley J
"Service was great, recommend to book beforehand. The lamb was tender and ricotta surprisingly complement the broccoli really well. Would love to dine..."
Sandra Aw
"Nice restaurant near downtown ferry terminal. Dishes are not 100% veg as the name could suggest, but they are rich of fresh ingridients. Beers are..."
Enrico Poli
"Friendly and intimate setting for a beautiful meal. We hosted a 21 person dinner here on a Friday night and the service was outstanding. The staff..."
Andrea Sergeant
"Highly recommended. Very friendly and appropriate service. Food is creative. The highlight is hazelnut paste with beef sirloin. I have never tasted..."
KEN CHEN
"Ortolana is our new favorite place. Their dishes are no old school. New ideas. New flavor profiles. Refreshing in taste and enjoyment. Love..."
Kevin
"Just lovely all around. The food was full of flavour - I had the potatoes and warehou fish with fried egg and salsa verde. The coffee was smooth and..."
Dalia Gala
"What an amazing find, the food was exceptional, the service was great, the tastes were divine! The ambience is super cool too, we had a beautiful..."
Janie Stone
"Haven't been here in years and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I think it's better than ever. Had the folded eggs on the recommendation of the waiter..."
Nicole S
"Had a vegetarian pasta today. It was so delicious! Liked how mint and peas match well. Staff is super friendly. Also the chef who made my pasta is..."
J
"We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet. The pastries had been recommended to us however we ended up having pasta dishes..."
Ben Johnston
"Amazing brunch place with huge servings and bigger in taste. Coffee was also exceptional. Staffs are attentive and always around to serve and also to..."
Brian He
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell
86/100 (1967 ratings)
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"We ordered a red duck curry and a chicken green curry. My preference for food is often more on the savory side, I really enjoyed my red duck curry..."
Sophie Wang
"Highly recommend scollop and pineapple fried rice .Very good environment with friendly..."
Tian Sweetly
"Excellent food with excellent customer service. Went with friends and ordered Tom Yum soup, curry puffs, spring rolls, elephant curry, green curry,..."
NPN
"Very friendly staff. Paid attention to small requests, no fish sauce, no shrimp paste. I've had better red curry though. Vege spring rolls were good...."
Pritika Sharma (Veg)
"A great little Thai restaurant down a little alleyway off the Parnell Rise.The food here took us back to Thailand.We ordered the..."
Brizzle
"Very Authentic traditional Thai food. One of the best Thai in Auckland. Blue Elephant offers a good variety of food on their menu. Excellent flavored..."
Lucy
"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Thai mid-fine Dining Venue AucklandThis is based on..."
곰정안
"Really aromatic curries . You can tell they put a lot of love into their food. Love the fact they have been there for years. It’s the second time..."
Dolce Far Niente
"I had dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is tucked in a cute little alleyway that’s easy to miss if you aren’t looking well. The..."
Marnelli
"My favourite place to go for a special dinner. I love everything about this place. Service, ambiance and food exceptional. Highly..."
Tammy Ockerse
"Went with a group of friends and we all thought this was the best Thai restaurant we had been to in New Zealand the food is amazing every dish we..."
Aman
"I love this place! Food is one of the best, cozy, very reasonable price and everything taste so great. Customer service AAA++++. Everyone we took so..."
Sunvi Ahsan
"Food is very good. At lunch time, sometimes you have to wait very long time to get food. When the staffs are busy, they would rush to service people,..."
Aston Patterson
"The best Pad Thai The New Yorker has ever had, and that’s saying something! Tender satay chicken entree, with one of the most nuanced peanut sauces..."
Liz Bradley
"3rd time here for family dinner and thank god we made reservations because it was very packed at 6pm. The big tables were gone so they had to join 2..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here for my mum’s birthday dinner on a Tuesday. We got 8 dishes, which we shared between 8 people. Namely these were Duck salad,..."
Oksana Zhang
"Very friendly staff, quick service and amazing food and drink!! They do have a BYO wine and it is defiantly a good idea to make a booking rather than..."
Rani
"Amazing service, with friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Been here a few times and will..."
Swetha
"Omq, this place is awesome. The food is yum and the staff is kind and lovely. The cute little elephants at each corner of the restaurent make it more..."
Happy
"Absolutely amazing service tonight from the staff at Blue Elephant, not to mention the amazing food that we received as well. Highly recommend this..."
Natasha
"Lovely setting, authentic Thai food (you could actually taste the spice), love the traditional greetings and that the staff are Thai. Beautiful..."
Dini
"I must say I was impressed by the ambiance. It was so cozy and warm. This place has these little quotes about wine. Loved it. It has some stories on..."
Anupama Samantroy
"Blue Elephant is one of my favourite Thai Restaurant. They use fresh ingredients, lots of herbs, lime and chill which I love about their..."
Chico
"There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, but this is one of the better ones. Tucked down one of the side lanes of Parnell Rise, there are nice..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Blue Elephant is my favourite restaurant to go to! To start with the staff are all amazing! The food is to die for - curry puffs are the best..."
Rachel Wheeler
"Best red curry I have eaten in Auckland as they have the option to increase the spice level to Thai hot, which is what my cravings always need...."
Aanchal Manchanda
"Thai is my favourite food in the world!! This cute hide away Thai restaurant is one of my favourites to go to for lunch with my work friends!!! It's..."
Sam Smith
"We came on the spur of the moment. Great choice. Fabulous food and service. Magical menu and we loved the atmosphere. Very friendly. We felt..."
Wendy Hewson
"Went there with high expectations, hearing that it was an amazing place. But this place did not fail to impress me. Amazing presentation of food..."
Beardie
"Came here for a dinner for three. Started off with the following entrées:1. Aroy Dee Thai wrap (choose either duck or prawns or both) - We..."
Nia T
"Went here for a dinner on a Friday night. It was quite busy so book ahead. Food was nice. Just a bit expensive but you are paying Parnell prices...."
Karina O'Connor
"I came here earlier this year on a holiday and I had a lovely experience. The dishes were reasonably portioned and tasted amazing too! Although..."
Lazypandah
"I love Thai food and can't stop recommending this place enough. Their service is impeccable and the food is just delicious. I had the chance to talk..."
Good Advisor
"A warm, quaint and cozy little Thai restaurant within the Parnell village.Went on a date first then went back quite a few times. A great..."
Arpita Mandal
"We had dinner here tonight, after reading the reviews how good the food was and home welcoming the staff is. The food is good and yes the staff is..."
Divya Talreja Ramnani
"Very happy to meet the real green curry dish there. What a pretty green color! Good smell good taste. The crispy pork dish was also good texture...."
Michelle Hwang
"Top service , top food Is my fourth times I have dined here always the food and service is amazing, The waitress looked after us an..."
Roby
"What a fantastic experience. Personable staff that give you an authentic experience. Platter for 2 as an entrée was an experience in itself. Shared..."
Howard
"This is my favorite Thai Restaurant. When you enter they greet you in Thai and make you feel welcomed. They offer to take your coats and hang them...."
Sheiar Al Osachi
"I came here with some friends for lunch on a weekday. Maaan this place wasn't the easiest to find. The service was quite good, if anything..."
Alex Turner
"I'm not even the greatest fan of Thai food, I find "average" Thai basically inedible. This place stands out. Really sweet wee location set back off..."
Kate Moran
"A lovely place, the staff were super friendly and most importantly the food was amazing! Loved their pad Thai and the fish that we had ordered!..."
Sheena Kumari
"Great authentic Thai restaurant. Food and service is great. Only possibly improvement could be more water being available at tables. Nice cosy..."
Darren Jay
"A great little Thai place hidden quietly in Parnell. The place was really busy but staff managed the service both professionally and carefully. Food..."
Christian
"Best Thai food I have eaten in Auckland.  Highly recommended.Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food..."
Francis Lockwood
"This is probably one of "The" best thai restaurants in Auckland. Delicious meals packed with balanced thai flavours,  must try Blue Elephant Spicy..."
Al Kumar
"Amazing service! The restaurant is well designed and has an elegant atmosphere. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. This is a high quality..."
Floyd Moratti
"Amazing service, great food! Love the outdoor setup! Cozy place for a cold night. Very authentic service, food arrives super quickly and tastes..."
Reuben Pereira
"Situated in Parnell, hidden inside one of the little alleyway is this awesome authentic Thai restaurant which you have to come! We ordered entree..."
TinaS
"One of the best thai food ... Lovely staff .... Went for a friends birthday and it was completely worth it. Bar also had some authentic thai drinks..."
Pmaroo
"I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. I say quality wise it's pretty good although I feel like each dish is about $5 too expensive. The..."
Cmys001
"Nice cosy place in heart of parnell town..... went w a group of friends... nice cosy atmosphere.... we did not have a booking but staff accommodated..."
Amit KALE
"Best Thai in Auckland and the service is unbeatable. Was sick and craving thai - called Blue Elephant and even though the kitchen wasn't quite open..."
Kim W
"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Start to finish. Amazing food, wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend more or praise highly enough. Can't..."
Bella Kate Mackintosh
"1st of all best Thai food in Auckland , secondly they have the most courteous staff ever... Very attentive ... Thank you for an awesome dining..."
Anvi Shah Kadakia
"Such a good restaurant with authentic Thai food. The best thai food I've tasted so far. Lovely staff and excellent service. Will definitely be coming..."
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"Very cosy little restaurant tucked away from the main road. Good food and service. Good portion sizes and prices.Recommend to..."
LiannJ
"Quite simply the best Thai food in Auckland with reasonable pricing for the quality you get. Great hospitality and a very good location as there are..."
Anand Patel
"Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely staff. Went here for lunch ($13) and had the pad thai, spicy noodles and panang curry. Serving size..."
Keith
"Gorgeous Thai food and a really authentic experience and ambiance. All four of us were more than impressed with our meals, mentionables were the..."
LouLou
"We chose Blue Elephant due to the good reviews and they did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is the warm and genuine welcome and the..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"Delicious food. Hands down the best Pad Thai here in Auckland. Consistent service; always smiling and friendly. They even manage to find us tables..."
Dallace Wulf
"So quiet on Monday! There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, I don't know what authentic Thai food taste like, the food in Blue Elephant..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Awesome service. Delicious Thai food. I had the vegetarian noodles and it was yummy! This has become my favourite Thai restaurant! Will definitely..."
WongTable
"Beautiful food. Top notch service. Nice setting. Ideal 👌the duck was absolutely delicious. Menu provides many options, especially for the..."
Brett Randell
"Delicious tasting Thai food , make a booking as usually very busy ! Portions are quite small but are so tasty which makes it worth the price..."
Kirstie
"Very authentic Thai food that we can get in Auckland. The restaurant is located behind the main row of historical shops on Parnell road. The price of..."
Cindy Ong
"Dined here for a date night, it was lovely. Food was amazing, the tom yum soup was super packed with flavours compared to other thai places. Pad thai..."
CD
"Time and date: Wednesday Dinner 2 weeks ago, previous visit was in 2011Food ordered: Basil and ginger pork stir fry, duck curry, toufu stir..."
Cheap Cheap Foodie
"The food was really tasty, specially the soup. Ample sweet chilli dipping sauce was really good, good place and also friendly staff..... highly..."
Peter
"One of the best restaurants that I've come across in Auckland. I would rank Blue Elephant at the top in all the sectors - •Food - The is the..."
Priyanka Samik Patel
"This was the best thai food I've had in auckland. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. We all loved it. Everyone had excellent food. ..."
Jazz
"We tend to set spring rolls as the benchtest for Thai restaurants. Not disappointed as they have a unique taste with vegetarian black fungi. Ample..."
BeeQueUU
"Highly recommended by my boss, she decided to treat some of us a nice Thai dinner after a hectic week at work. I’m a huge fan of Thai cuisine and..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Best tom yum soup for a Thai restaurant in Auckland, got all sorts of surprizes in their seafood tom  yum!Nice cosy environment, great for..."
Tony Ma
"Very cute and cozy restaurant. Three of us came here for a birthday dinner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. Food was..."
Dublin
"Dined in a few times, outstanding!!!!The service was fantastic and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the pork ribs, but..."
Larik
"Recommended by a well traveled work mate. He was over and suggested to go here. Quite frankly, this would be one of the best Thai restaurants I have..."
Kyle Pitman
"Excellent food , excellent service, excellent atmosphere.Been this restaurant 3 times already but always consistent...food wise n service wise..."
Jason
"Awesome service.. definitely made us feel welcome and were always asking if everything was ok. Love it and will definitely bring my freinds. Keep it..."
Roshnee Patel
"We just visited for a special occasion (our last night in NZ after living here for a year) and could not be happier with our experience. The service..."
Kyle Kastner
"I went here with high hopes for my birthday dinner. it is a cute cosy location with great atmosphere. it is not too loud and the music was fitting...."
William Laughton
"Went for the first time after reading brilliant reviews and i must say i was not disappointed one bit. Food was great and some unique ingredients on..."
Neepz706
"We have been going to this little yet amazing Thai restaurant. Blue Elephant is our favorite restaurant for Thai food. To develop the taste of Thai..."
Samik Patel
"Absolute best Thai food I've had in Auckland. Tucked away in a cozy little restaurant with a very authentic feel, we were greeted with smiles. The..."
Emma Gerlach
"If I had reviewed the Bue Elephant after going the first time before Christmas it would have been a straight 5 stars. We had the duck curry with the..."
Anke Rintelmann
"We have a fab night at the blue elephant. The service was great. Most of our food was tasty and up to expectations. I do have one complaint and that..."
Diiya McCaw
"Awesome awesome awesome, especially the Blue Elephant Curry and Massaman Lamb Curry. The Blue Elephant Curry is out of this world, never tried..."
Cam W
"The best thai food I have ever had!!! Amazing and original, the food has the real thai spices. Tom yam soup is my favourite thai meal and I can say..."
Rachel
"Wife and self dined at Blue Elephant hidden down the lane next to the ANZ in Parnell. It was worth the hunt. Food excellent, staff charming and..."
Roger Honeybun
"Yummy!!! We went with a group of 6 and we all very much enjoyed our meals.Fantastic service, setting and food. The best thai I have had in..."
Melissa
"Fantastic, authentic Thai food, wide variety on the menu. If you like fish try the "Chubby young blue elephant" - delicious! Attentive and super..."
Tim Graves
"WOW!!! Pure pleasure...the best Thai food I have ever had. Karen and Wayne are fantastic hosts and have created a first class intimate Thai dining..."
Tania McFall
"the best Thai food we've ever had!! This restaurant is amazing! there were so many flavors in each bite of our meal ~ The prices are very..."
Karen Short
"All three of us gave this lovely, charming restaurant full marks.-Love the menu which had some unique offerings, in particular the herb parcels..."
Praveen
"We went here tonight after reading the great reviews on this site. It was REALLY delicous! We eat Thai at least once a week, and we will be going..."
Chris
"Nice and friendly environment. The staff and the food are superb. Our children loved the presentation of the carrot flowers and the chance to have a..."
Arsene Lupen
"Excellent food, specially their prawns were ultra delicious. The banana dessert was extremely wonderful too. Went for my wife's birthday there. will..."
Paeterasp Vevaina
"Fantastic food awesome atmosphere, fab staff, would recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing night out with friends, you can't go wrong. Their..."
Letitia
"Our last meal in New Zealand was at the Blue Elephant, and what a fantastic memory to leave NZ with. The Blue Elephant is hidden away in Parnell Rd..."
Grant Harper
"This is the best Thai food I have ever eaten. In fact, it is better than Thai food. It should have its own distinct category, 'Blue Elephant Food'...."
Paul Mizow
"I heard about this place from this web site. We were celebrating a family members birthday and we didn't really want to visit the city - after all -..."
Craig Johnson
"What an amazing journey for your taste buds.Truly the best Thai Cuisine I have ever tasted.The decor and the service is also..."
Tony Miller
"My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The atmosphere is tranquil,..."
Rob Ford
"Simply the best Thai food I have ever eaten, friendly service with a lovely ambiance. All dishes ordered were cooked to perfection, the..."
David A
"Undoubtedly the finest Thai restaurant in Auckland. From the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the luscious, exquisite, tantalizing food,..."
Tony Douglas
"We found the Blue Elephant from a deals site and we challenge anyone who say this is not the best Thai restaurant in Auckland. That is why we have..."
Darryl & Sopida
"I would rate this a ten star if I could.. the food is great and the service is just as good as the food :) it is in lovely, quiet cosy location......"
Nikole Mckenzie
"Wonderful restaurant, a great dine out experience. Place is dimmed with lovely fittings lit by candle lights. It is atmospherically romantic with..."
Tanna Wang
"Absolutely superb. Each dish was fresh and each had an exquisite characteristic flavour. better than most Thai restaurants in Auckland, which..."
Damian Batson
"Blue Elephant serves up some of the best Thai I've ever had. Always fresh ingredients and clean presentation you wont be disappointed here. If I..."
Justin Flitter
"We had dinner there for the second time last night,we have eaten at nearly every major Thai restaurant in Auckland and again it was by far THE BEST..."
Ralph Baramee
"just been there for dinner with my partner and I have to say that is probably the best Thai restaurant we´ve ever been here in Auckland (and we´ve..."
Carolina Tapia
"My partner and I arrived the restaurant after 9pm since we couldn't find a parking. Even though we were late for our reservation, the staff(later we..."
Gregory Oshiro
"I dined here on the weekend after buying a voucher deal. The service was amazing, Karen and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel extremely..."
Natalie
"We first went to Blue Elephant as we had purchased a voucher deal. Our first experience was lovely. We were seated and assisted quickly with very..."
Ashley Kerlin
"We regularly go to the Blue Elephant, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly..."
Joel
"Lovely authentic Thai restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Pleasant decor, fantastic service and the lunch menu is beautifully presented,..."
Myra Cohen
"I haven't really been a huge fan of Thai food, but I loved my lunch here at Blue Elephant. It's tucked away down a little alley from the main road so..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Came here with a friend and booked for a table outside. It is a beautiful restaurant and they even have thick blankets you can use. However my seat..."
Lillian
"Blue Elephant is tucked into a small alley off Parnell Road, giving it some privacy from the bustle of the main street. First appearances, I was..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"I am not a big fan of Thai food, so that does play into my rating. I went to Blue Elephant for dinner as one of a group of six. The service was quite..."
Neala
"Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But..."
Charishma C
"the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is..."
寇芸萱
"The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The..."
Rheea B
"First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food!..."
Zuri Za
"The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite..."
Darsh Kumar
"Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming..."
manika gautam
"This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to..."
Fiona Brown
"Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share..."
Hitesh Patel
"Great hospitality, great portions worth the price..."
Lipe Kaloni
"Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way..."
Aakash Virdi
"We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome,..."
Tusi Filipo
"Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had 🐔 stir fry and a 🐔 soup. I..."
Rising Star
"This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu...."
Olga Blokhina
"Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did..."
Ashlee Hetterscheid
"If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services..."
Stella Kwan
"Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. ..."
Wilson Shum
"Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian..."
Anisha Chawla
Monsoon Poon Akl Ltd
86/100 (3756 ratings)
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"Had a fantastic night last night with my husband's colleagues. The ambience of this place is nice. Even though it was busy, service was prompt and..."
Snappy Panda
"nice location by the viaduct and convienently next to the downtown parking building. Food comes out fast and we enjoyed the wontons and tandoori lamb..."
bobbyanderson10
"(Visited on 20 September 2023, reviewed on 21 September 2023) My friends and I went for dinner at this place. It has beautiful decor, and the food..."
Hasha Samarasekera
"Love the decor of this restaurant. The food was ok. Service could be better. Eg, topping up our wine and..."
Jo Yap
"If you want to have a get together with friends , then this a very good place to be in Auckland CBD . Food was average , Service was good , staff was..."
Haneet bhardwaj
"The atmosphere was lively and it was such a a great place to have a catch up with friends and family. Great Décor, welcomed by a lovely member of..."
Duncan Tang
"Great food. Lots of variety. Service needs improvement. Food was great with a menu for..."
Mani Kaul
"Terrific food and bar Great staff. Must visit for full kiwi..."
Greg Close
"Had a lovely meal here. Absolute fantastic service. We had Alanah who went above and beyond to make our night enjoyable. The food was exceptional, I..."
Joanne Hosie
"Yummy food and mocktails. Wonderful vibe. Singapore noodles with firecracker chicken is amazing. Try the colonial mocktail..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Been going there for years but not many times a year. Every time the whole group raved about the delicious food and the good friendly service. A must..."
Andre de Wet
"Delicious food with great atmosphere. The staff were great. Food was incredible and most of our dishes had spice and yummy flavors. They..."
Sam Julian
"This place is so good I’m leaving this review as I eat. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is definitely a must..."
Noor Gharbo
"hopping lil spot in the CBD that makes decent bowl of laksa and perfectly poaches prawns. their kitchen has a wok side and a tandoor side which is..."
Andrew Kumar
"AMAZING FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE. -WILL I VISIT AGAIN? YES -WOULD I RECOMMEND OTHERS?..."
EASYMONEY DAGGER
"One of my favorite places to eat! Food is absolutely amazing and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Would give 10 stars if possible! Can't..."
Jessica Philpott-Green
"Best food we have had in Auckland yet. Definitely recommend. You won’t..."
mohammed helou
Xuxu Dumpling Bar
86/100 (810 ratings)
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"Perch, situated in the heart of Britomart, occupies a charming and welcoming corner spot, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing drink and some..."
Tammy-Jade Collymore
"Beautiful place, great food. My favourite was duck spring roll. Tender meat, not fatty and tastes duck and not duck fat. Lovely place to unwind after..."
Olga Sosina
"Enjoyed their dim sum for lunch in a such stylish atmosphere. Wine was good but I just hoped there would be more variety of menu for lunch, like rice..."
Chika Maruta
"Nice, intimate atmosphere for a random Thursday night. The Midnight Moth cocktail was the fave of the night, along with the beef and kimchi dumps..."
April May June
"My partner & I stumbled across perch as a spontaneous date idea, I was definitely blown away by how time efficient everything and everyone was. The..."
Angel Davis
"Quite a small menu but it has everything you need at a dumpling bar. The duck + hoisin dumplings are AMAZING. We also tried the fish, sambal and..."
Sarah
"Our new favourite Dumpling place! Great service (I think the waitress was called nicole, but not sure), we had pork and shrimp dumplings, fish sambal..."
Joaquin Frutos
"Our first outing since 108 days of lockdown. Went for all you can eat. Everything was delicious, including the chilli cocktails. Like most people,..."
ed aye
"Quirky fun setting, private and cozy feel. Just the right number of dumpling flavours, 4 dishes was perfect for an early entree! Duck and leek and..."
William Stewart
"If you come here with the mindset of authentic Asian food, you're going to complain and I suggest you head over to a greatly rated dumpling place by..."
Zee
"The duck spring rolls and pork wontons!..."
Mark McEwan
"Great fun place to enjoy dumplings and cocktails. We have been here a few times. This time we went around 7pm, It was pretty busy but not a big place..."
CGKjourneys
"Great new experience, love it. Lots of variety and very tasty. I like the duck dumplings. Worth trying it..."
Alan Courtenay
"Spotted a write up in Denizen that said we should revisit this quirky little dumpling and cocktail house. Not disappointed! We chose to sit outside..."
Leonie Ramsay
"Definitely one of the best dumplings! Ambiente: wonderful atmosphere, very cozy and stylish Food: the dumplings are just delicious. I tried a lot..."
Elisabeth Pester
"Hands down the best dumplings in Auckland. Affordable prices from $10-$12 bucks a stack with a good drinks selection and cozy atmosphere. Must try..."
Cass Toyne
"It's really a good place for the hand made dumpling.. I love it... Really a very good experience.. So so good dumplings and also we try the desert as..."
Rinkesh Patel
Amano
86/100 (6864 ratings)
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"Got recommended this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Service was great. The dishes were suburb. Will definitely be going back...."
April
"We booked for a birthday celebration, and the food was super yum. It’s a bit pricy but understandably so - you pay for what you get. It was a bit..."
Marnie
"Between 2 of us, we shared the following:-Burrata (fantastic and so fresh and flavoured nicely you won't get sick of eating this whole bowl of..."
Marie T
"Nice Italian restaurant, friendly service and delicious dishes, good selection of cocktails and..."
Rex Chen
"Great service. Delicious food and a wonderful vibe...."
Rob
"If you live in Auckland & you haven’t been to Amano yet...well...better try this place out! Even though I love this place (esp their bakery ahhh..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Been here a few times before. I have to say they are still on the standard level, but not impressed me anymore. But I like bakery so..."
Chelsey
"Truffle & riccota croissants @amano_nz available on Fridays of the truffle season only 🖤 have been wanting to try them since last year (especially..."
Pandadrools
"We love the ambience and staff are friendly. Their breakfast menu is nice & tasty especially the croissants and coffee! For lunch, we especially..."
Carla
"The fish was so..."
Eatateeaten
"The best pasta in Auckland! This place never fails to amaze me. Staff were very nice and so accommodating. We were able to make our original booking..."
Amy
"Very atmospheric. One of my favorite places in Auckland. Food is amazing, service is wonderful, prices are worth what u are getting. I always go for..."
Sophia Ignateva
"THE BEST. THE YUMMIEST. THE GREATEST...."
NEMZ
"loved everything there! coffee was great, staffs were friendly and quick service… always came back and make sure everything went great for us! food..."
GNUEL
"Burrata 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Espresso trifle 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Definitely coming back..."
Jas
"This restaurant is mind blowing. The food is ridiculously good and it has top notch service and a fantastic atmosphere as well. If you haven’t..."
Holly
"The meals were fantastic, service was great and food came out together and timely. All in all a great..."
Catherine V
"Overall a good experience, just a bit annoying the person who served us kept suggesting alternatives for our orders cause we were all set on what we..."
Mnie579
"Best Italian I've had! Modern and romantic vibes, staff were very helpful the whole night, and although they forgot the drinks they apologized (a..."
Doris Ma
"I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing!!! The food was great, champagne was really good, service was really good too. Our waiter was..."
Marggie Pascua
"What a cool place this is! Great vibe, you can come here on a romantic night out or with your mates having a nice feed and making it a night having..."
Haroos
"I really liked the pasta. Love them! Will visit again. Need to reserve tables otherwise need to wait long..."
Alice
"We had to wait about 15mins for our Booked table. The staff were very attentive and checked with the kitchen twice about questions with the..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Have been here twice in the last week because it’s just THAT good. Had the Scampi pasta on both visits and holy heck, it is the best dish I’ve..."
AK
"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our waiter was respectful and very attentive. (Thanks Richard.) Decent portions, flavorful and seafood beautifully..."
Anna
"It's up there compared to most restaurants in terms price but it's also my favourite in the city, so there you go. Absolutely amazing..."
Louis Sinclair
"I love this place so much that I want to give 1000/5 instead of 5/5! Brought my family here for my birthday lunch one day and loved the food. We..."
The Poor Foodie
"These Agnolotti from Latina are yummy. They seem to have a decent amount of filling and we even like to eat a few of them plain straight after they..."
C Caroline
"The scampi pasta is my all-time favorite, as good as always! 5/5Beef carpaccio was perfect in texture and seasoning. 5/5Octopus was the..."
Kate Ouyang
"Awesome and vibrant atmosphere! Especially serving sparkling water is an amazing introduction and..."
Amit Kumar
"Beautifully made and presented food. Top quality ingredients as you would expect. One of the best restaurants in..."
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"We recommend the granola, but also feel a wee bit more flavour could be added to the sweetcorn fritatta such as a salsa or green onion.  This..."
S B
"One of my favourite places to dine!! They have great service and great food - nothing more you could ask for at a..."
Joohee Grace Park
"Rating 4.5. There’s really not much to fault with this place, great atmosphere, causal yet classy & hip. I got the sit at the bar, and great to see..."
Manz
"Al dente spaghetti cooked to perfection, lovingly embracing tuatua in shells, gently caressed by an butter/olive oil garlic white wine chilli..."
Andrea McMath
"Exquisite cuisine, incredible and great service, friendly..."
Jon Dinglasan
"We had a group booking of 14. My guests and I enjoyed the food, wine, service and ambience...."
Junior Aranui
"Food was very nice! I loved the interior and decorations. Would definitely go..."
Renie
"We came here as a party of seven for a graduation dinner. After hearing how popular they are, I made sure to book well in advance for this busy..."
Vivian C
"This place is so amazing. I loved everything. Cannot fault a single thing..."
Hannah
"Finally managed to dine at Amano and I was not disappointed - the food was to die for!Uses asparagus a lot in their dishes (no complaints..."
G1k
"My favourite place to get pastry in Auckland! I love their doughnuts, almond croissants, pain au chocolate and the canelés. Always grab one of those..."
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"Wife took me here for my birthday. It was certainly a wonderful experience. Very intimate and inviting vibe, we saw families, couples, and..."
Ming_Angela Y
"My favourite restaurant hands down in Auckland ~ everything is good here , can’t go wrong ! Always very busy though so if you do want to go ~..."
Natalie QP Chen
"Amazing food here! Everything in the menu we tried was Devine. The interior is fitted out beautifully too. Great for a work lunch, dinner, date,..."
Chan Can Eat
"Amazing pastas and wine, enjoyed every bite. Steak was perfectly cooked. Flavours on point. Service was great...."
Ninahooo
"Amano is my happy place. I love everything about it, from the decor, the ambience, watching the kitchen staff at work, to the coffee and food...."
Shannon
"Definitely the best restaurant I have been to in New Zealand so far. Did a last minute walk in for my birthday and the restaurant catered..."
Sam
"Love the food! We visited for a family dinner and tried about 10 dishes - ended up just digging in and forgot to take more photos! Each dish was..."
Chomnomnom
"Very good experience, busy evening as always but we booked in advance and had the table ready straight away.A tiny bit slow with the mains but..."
Evgeny Pozdeev
"I came to Amano on a Friday night without a reservation. My bf and I were quickly seated by one of the friendly staff who worked there. We started..."
Sharon Louie
"Always a great experience dining here! The vibe is so cool, the decor is great and the food delicious! Had the mushroom and pancetta tagliatelle..."
Lizzie
"The best restaurant in New Zealand.Every food is simply amazing and the word “disappointment” just cannot coexist with Amano.Beautiful..."
Mathetes
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. Lovely industrial interior and open kitchen design.The chargrilled ox tongue is rich and..."
Lucy
"Firstly this is one of best places to eat, the atmosphere is really relaxing and stylish. The food is really flavorful and moorish. I definitely rate..."
Quinton Wong
"Never disappointed when ever I’m here. Either for a date night or take the family and wee bub... food is simply extraordinary along with their..."
Toar Dotulong
"Come here at least once a month for breakfast and its always a gem! Service and food are always perfect. Their bakery side is also perfect for quick..."
Amindha Fernando
"It was perfect brunch at Amano on Sunday. Pasta was chewy and delicious. I enjoyed watching there cooking. Love to go open kitchen. Staff was..."
Alice In New Zealand
"5/5 highly recommend. Cocktails were amazing to begin with. Food was delicious and service was good. Highlight of the night would have to be the..."
Conor Murphy
"I have never been to Amano and been disappointed, this is one of my favourite finer dining restaurants. The atmosphere is always buzzing and the..."
Lila Broome
"I’ve always love the ambience and the space in general, and the food is always amazing no matter what you choose! It’s the perfect place to enjoy..."
Clarice Natasha
"Food was great yet noisy restaurant. Good for casual dining but not suitable if you are into an upscale Italian one. Ordered pasta. Food was served..."
Jason Wang
"Fine Dine with a casual, comfortable feel. Pleasant lovely staff that made our lunch even more delectably enjoyable. Our meals were cooked to..."
Findlinc
"I am a regular visitor of Amano Bakery but it was my first time to have lunch there. I took my husband to Amano for his birthday, we ordered clam..."
Cherry Qian
"Had the buffalo mozzarella with basil& tomato for starter and the duck breast with yoghurt& lentils + crayfish pulsante for main. Cheese was..."
Kealy Mathews
"Great food with good service and overall a lovely place to dine in. These guys take pride in their food and what they serve.It is pricey..."
Way2Food 🍔🍟🍕🍖🍰 (25% Of ZomatoGold, Code : WAY29380)
"Amano really never does let me down. How one restaurant can do breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee AND baked goods to such a high standard is beyond me...."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Amazing pastas, dessert and smoothies, should definitely try, the staffs are also helpfull, I love how they do the open kitchen and it’s really..."
Vincent Fang
"Hard to go past this amazing restaurant! A definite must eat! Flavors are endless and the quality is superior! What a way to do food! For anyone..."
Shaun Ross
"If you had heard good things about this place, then let me tell you, what you heard are all true.We went to amano for simple lunch today, and..."
Zinan Mo
"Highly rated, one of the highest and for good reason. Food is hyper fresh and always consistently on that level, service is always friendly, almost..."
Clove
"Amano is a place that meets almost all aspects perfectly. Its tucked away in britomart underneath the fairy lights scattered throughout the area. It..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Got the clam sphagetti, beef carpaccio, tuna and mozarella. Favourite was the clam sphagetti - wonderful infused flavours from the cherry tomatoes..."
J Eats
"This was such a fantastic dinner. We got the focaccia, clam spaghetti, and crayfish filled pasta. Indulgent, rich, and filling - wow! Dessert was two..."
Brandon Huang
"Vibe is soo good! Food is good as well!!! Especially the cheese! I do recommend everyone should try their cheese, which is the best I’ve ever had..."
Riputation
"10/5 stars if possible! This is hands down one of my absolute favorite restaurants to dine at. Where do I start ❤️ They have the..."
EM
"Went to Amano for brunch with a friend as it’s been hyped up by a lot of people on Instagram. The food and pastries here are honestly amazing. I..."
Jenny Kim
"Come here for a quick lunch often.$9 sandwiches are quick and delicious!They fill you up and are amazing. Even grab a sneaky..."
Saasha
"Best Authentic Italian Spot. Presentation of the cocktails are amazing. Ordered one Expresso Cocktail and Aperitivi. Drinks flavours were good. Food..."
Nikki B
"Excellent food and service, well decorated. Good location.We ordered the lamb, it was very yummy.The pasta with clams was..."
Sammiii
"We ate here yesterday for my birthday. It was pretty busy but the staff were very accommodating and friendly. The foods are a bit pricey but the..."
Kikay_klaudz
"3 of us had lunch here on a Tuesday and were seated immediately! Our table was in dark, high traffic area so wasn’t exactly the nicest ambience but..."
Siobhan
"Italian food in Britomart Auckland.High rating restaurant in Google and TripAdvisor.Very busy even around 3:00pm.We ordered..."
May
"Came to Amano for a quick brunch few months ago. Love the rustic but modern atmosphere and decoration. Don't be surprise if you've seen a photo of an..."
Bella Luv Food
"Their meals are amazing! The prices can definitely be justified with the skills displayed in their meals. The service was also very professional and..."
Tan.ned
"love love love Amano!!! The clam spaghetti is just amazing, something i crave for very often! Customer service is always great! Only downside is..."
Yinya Shi
"Every time I come here I’ve had an amazing meal. Recommend the focaccia as an entree and share your food! Their portion sizes reflect the..."
SpoonMe
"This restaurant was amazing. One of the best meals we have ever had. The beans side was divine. We ate the Sirloin Steak which as cooked perfectly,..."
Mark Quadrio
"Enjoyed brunch at this location in the city with some colleagues. Surprisingly busy around 9:30am. Ordered the below dish. Although quite expensive &..."
Kai Mai
"Amazing. Friendly welcome, exceptional service. Loved the high ceilings, airy spaces and mix of table types. We sat at a huge big table with another..."
Lina K
"I just love this place. The ambience is amazing, service is amazing, the food is amazing...."
888
"We went for brunch about a month ago and ordered the granola, pork shoulder and prosciutto with potato hash. Everything was delicious and it was such..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"| Soy Latte |-I was never one to tell good or bad coffee. However @amano_nz coffee was so smooth and not over powering! They also have a..."
Food2belly
"Nothing to fault about this place. Been in Auckland for 5 years now and this is the best restaurant I have been to, everything is perfect. Staff and..."
M-J
"Very nice location and environment!also got the best bakery. Staffs are friendly but they forgot to order my pasta. Other food all good. Delicious..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Definitely lived up to the hype! Went there for the first time and the service was so personalised and the waiter really helped our big group choose..."
Donna Xu
"The food was incredible. We went to Amano for breakfast and dinner and loved the food both times. The waiters are friendly and attentive. I initially..."
James Bramin
"I had been waiting to try Amano for almost a year and finally went with great anticipation. I was not disappointed. I had the lamb shoulder as a main..."
Gemma Burke
"Me oh my this is the best meal in AKL! I can’t rave about this place enough. As a coeliac there were plenty of gluten free options and the staff..."
Sasha McCormick
"Excellent food and the customer service. The staff was attentive, helpful and lovely. We tried the Pappardelle and Pork and they were both delicious...."
888bing888
"Took me a while to get to this place but it was certainly worth the wait. Impeccable service heightened everything. The food was stunning, the..."
Faye Stubbs
"So what I absolutely LOVE is the service- WHAT EXCELLENT STAFF! Congratulations to Amano’s for a lovely courteous set of people who took assiduous..."
Shreeya Jayaraman
"I was really excited to try Amano for dinner having only been here for brunch, and was unfortunately underwhelmed. Most probably because I had..."
Holly Swallow
"Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend their steak and also their scampi pasta.Not feeling the decor but it's a future institution so..."
Ricky Zhou
"Busy busy ambience with delicious food. Ordered: chargrilled kahawai and crayfish egg dough pasta. Everything about this restaurant is fresh! The..."
Try_something_new
"Just can’t fault this place (yet and hopefully won’t) I’ve been there couple times and every time the food and service were good! Photos from..."
Tanz
"I reckon this is the best Italian restaurant in town! Went there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and still loving it! Definitely worth the..."
Annie Low
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Good food, nice presentation and good taste. A special lunch in the city, love the surroundings and decoration. Just a suggestion: improve the..."
LisaH
"Amano never disappoints! It was my second visit last night and the service was exceptional. The octopus dish was to die for if you are a seafood fan...."
Claire L
"I have heard Amano Restaurant is very good.So I tried to make a booking but it was hard to get. I had attempted 3-4 times for a dinner booking...."
Chico
"Always wanna try this restaurant and didn’t get disappointed. I ordered the chargrilled lamb which was just amazing! The juicy meat came with the..."
LilianMonaghan
"Went here for a farewell dinner with friends. We got a big 16 seater wooden table reserved for us in a corner near the entrance of the restaurant...."
Adrianna
"Bloody amazing place. The place to go in Auckland. The pastries are incredible, diverse and tasty. They have amazing fresh juices full of complex and..."
Debby Palti
"truly amazing!! me and my friend have been dying to come here since last year and that finally came true. and all I can say is it has exceeded our..."
Angel Cueva
"Had an amazing time here! The service is amazing and the food is even better (if possible). There’s also the Amano Bakery next door/on the..."
Louise
"Everything was wow! The only so-so dish was the chicken that wasn’t as moist as we thought it would be. Both lamb dishes were crazy good (the lamb..."
Nicola
"Can’t fault this place on anything. Superb service, food came out very quick despite being observably busy and very high quality tasty food. Highly..."
MAD
"Went to Amano on a hunch and was blown away. Buzzing atmosphere great food and great wine. Tried the crayfish tortellini and a cured meats dish with..."
Flippynz
"Amano, another great discovery in Auckland. Fresh made pasta, freshest seafood. Delicious. Cooking that respects and celebrates produce. Great space,..."
Rogue Spoon
"Amano, ti amo; Amano, I ADORE YOU. I’ve always been a little proud of myself for first discovering Amano and buying its pastries back in the days..."
Annie Ren
"Great atmosphere, trendy and busy. We were lucky to grab a seat for two of us during brunch. I’d recommend calling to reserve a table if you have a..."
Shar Young
"A very cute place for brunch! We visited around 12pm and it was very busy, luckily we got a seat. I really enjoyed the mozzarella, seasoned..."
Kelly
"Great food, great service! Very attentive and friendly staff. We were served by Zoe who did an amazing job. Highly recommend this restaurant...."
Matt Cornish
"Love the food there, a very good environment to have dinner with family and friends. Everything is really fancy and really well decorated. The..."
Lily Chu
"A chic place which was surprisingly full at around 11 am on a weekday. It seemed like most people around us were in for breakfast meetings or their..."
Yash Gupta
"This is by far the best restaurant I've had the pleasure to enjoy in Auckland. Finally an NZ restaurant that understands that flavour and texture are..."
Hylton White
"I had heard Amano doesn’t take bookings (could be wrong) so I decided to try my luck and wander in for lunch one day. The waiter was very lovely..."
Jenny Da
"I had the most amazing pasta here. I chose the Lamb Ragu Papardelle and it was absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere was..."
Auckland Foodie
"Have been to Amano a few times... coffee catch ups, brunch, lunch, etc. The service is always excellent. Their staff are an asset to their brand. The..."
Korosha Naidoo
"Excellent service and staff. Constantly making sure the customer is happy. We ordered the half chicken and The Tagliatelle. Both delicious but the..."
Nina
"Glad I finally ate here. It was nice but I wasn't blown away by the food. Excellent service and great atmosphere. There are def other places I'd try..."
Tarina
"Great food and perfect service.  We ordered the Lamb Ragu and the Scampi Chitarra.  Both were exceptional and flavourful.  Definitely don't skip..."
Zamily
"Been to Amano reasonably regularly since they opened. Brilliant food & great service. Good food cooked and served to perfection. Absolutely nothing..."
Nade
"the best decision to bring our family friends who were visiting NZ for the first time! it was our first time as well and it did not disappoint. we..."
Miko Cañada Lapasaran
"Called in for a juice & takeaway sandwiches. The atmosphere was awesome and although my visit was short I’ll definitely be back again. Service was..."
Kaitlyn Tyler
"Best food in Auckland! Came here on a cold Thursday evening and was welcomed with open arms into this warm, vibrant restaurant. Service was fantastic..."
GeoPanda
"Nice vegetarian food, Had Gnocchi , it's difficult to find good vegetarian food with lots of flavorBut this place totally nailed itLittle..."
Deepali Dhingra
"Charming, welcoming, a true feast for all your senses.Design, staff, mood is all top shelf.The good..to die for.I suggest the gnocchi,..."
João Plácido
"Everything is perfect, except speed. We sat down at 11:10, finishing ordering three dishes 11:15, waited and waited, finally got our dishes ready..."
Tanz
"knock!amazing flavour of the Crayfish tortellini!very fresh and smooth,especially have it with sauces n cheesecarpaccino cooked by a very..."
Rocky Guo
"Fine ambiance and great food. Such a unique and classy interior to keep your eyes busy. If you want a restaurant that provides an experience that..."
Wanderlazed
"Christmas is iconic at Husk for being one of the most memorable Husk lunches of the year. Reasons being a) the locations are always epic, b) Husks’..."
Husk Creative
"What a fine example of what Auckland needs to see more of and people are voting with their feet as the place was pumping on a Monday lunch. Got a..."
Birdman
"Half of the tables are for bookings and other half are for walk ins. Which is great because they’re almost always booked out all the time!..."
Darren Big Belly
"Hosted a business dinner here tonight. I've never had so many staff welcome me in and say goodbye, the service was amazing and the Staff:Patron ratio..."
Jay
"My friends from Chch came to visit me last weekend, and we had the best time there ever in Auckland. Great food, great service, great atmosphere even..."
Aria.zhou.nz
"Stopped by on a Friday without a reservation and managed to get a table after a bit of a wait with drinks. We opted to eat at the counter instead of..."
Benedict Uy
"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night around 6pm. We had booked thurs/Friday the week before and already they could only secure our table for an hour,..."
Riddhi
"The restaurant is very stylish and has a great feel to. This place is always full which is a great sign. The food here is incredible, have yet to..."
Arlette Goldsbury
"Had wonderful dinner at there. Everything was nice except i wasn’t quite full after the meal lol recommend side dishes when you order. ..."
Cookie Dough
"This place is absolutely gorgeous, in an understated, elegant kind of way :)They only do bookings for half of the restaurant, so by the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"This place is does not disappoint. I’ve been here for a few dinners and the food has always been incredible. I know when you go to Amano you have..."
Marnelli
"Amano has the best atmosphere in any restaurant in Auckland. We loved the food, though the cocktails and staff left a little to be desired. We would..."
Christopher Pearce
"Tried Amano for the first time last night- what an experience. Incredible ambience, excellent, excellent service (truly outstanding) and delicious..."
Elizabethjansenvanrensb96
"Been here twice for dinner. Attentive service. A nice open setting - both times I was seated at the high table that is right opposite the kitchen so..."
Golden
"Coffee is Great, food excellent, and the staff lovely. Great place with wonderful ambience. Recommended for lunch or dinner or just a quick coffee..."
DC
"Amano is in a beautifully open space with vintage decor with varied seating (table, by bar) available. The dishes are of good portions, cleanly..."
Matadors
"The food here is impeccable, excellent food and excellent service but I must say the big bald chef is definitely the main attraction. What a hottie..."
Lola
"We came here for breakfast and OMG what an awesome experience!!! Such a cool building! Friendly staff😊 Beautiful coffee. They make everything on..."
Steaksammie
"One of the best place in the city. We ordered octopus and kitchen. Sooo yummy!! The chocolate desert is also tasty. The best is the service...."
LI Jiao
"Went here for anniversary and the food was amazing. I ordered a Angus steak in rare and it was amazing. I loved it and it stunned me with the flavors..."
Anriena Zen
"All four of us had a fantastic meal at Amano. Very friendly and attentive staff from the moment we walked in until we left. Excellent value for..."
Egon Ronnie
"Great service, great ambience and decor, great food. They have a great seasonal menu, I had the tomato, basil and ricotta handkerchief pasta and it..."
Petra
"Loved the food here. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The spaghetti was tasty and the pasta was nicely cooked through. The steak was..."
I_like_pickles
"Took one of my best friends to an unplanned birthday dinner at Amano and I am glad we did! Outstanding service with outstanding food. Staff were..."
Linlin
"Been here for the New year dinner with my co-workers. A good vibe in the heart of the city. To be honest, I'm not a fan of European cuisine but this..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Ambience and food is perfect, they have super friendly staffs too! Went there for my birthday celebration, the night was great! On a side note, the..."
Hallie Low
"I had lunch here for the first time today and I am overall very impressed with the place. I love the interior and the food is delicious! I ordered a..."
💓 K
"I’m really enjoy their opening kitchen and vintage decoration which allow clients clearly seeIng how their food be completed. They fully use any..."
Yafenxu123
"Major Fan. Major.Baby-cake free night so we legged it to somewhere we knew would feel classy, adult and serve amazing food that we could..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"A busy weekday evening where the generosity of additional seating at the bar and kitchen catered for those extra diners who enjoy this atmosphere...."
Maree Brogden
"Best pasta in Auckland! Entree were great and cocktails were yummy. Loved the ambience and fit out. Service was also good. Will definitely come..."
Tashee
"Amano is officially my favourite restaurant! The interior design is beautiful and makes it a great place for romantic dates. Each time I've been..."
Heartshrooms
"A business lunch on a very hot day. Amano was 90% full and the air con was straining. Impeccable service loads of free sparkling water and we were..."
Fred Ade
"Deliciously Satisfying. Craving for more. After a successful start to our January housing market. We decided to celebrate this evening...."
Tony Ma
"Ambience is what we instantly fell in love with as soon as we entered the restaurant. Great service and the food totally lived up to our..."
Pooja Pamula
"This was on the list for a long time and we finally managed to get a reservation for Wednesday. Amano is more accommodating than it seems in the..."
Ruchita Choukar
"Walked past last night wondering where we were going to get dinner at 10pm and got greeted by a big smile and a very friendly man. Through the whole..."
KJ Johnson
"I must say Amano fully deserves its high rating,Came for lunch and was definitely not disappointed. We were promptly and civilly greeted..."
Linda Lin
"Came here for New Year's day lunch. What a great way to start my food adventure for 2018. Food was scrumptious and the service was excellent. It's a..."
Liza Cosme
"Really good mains, we had the slow cooked pork and and the handkerchief pasta. The entree was okay and the sorbet was decent. Extremely fast service..."
Barney Rathnayaka
"Amazing place, one of my best meals in Auckland.From entre to dessert, everything was great. My main was pasta filled with lobster,..."
Diogo Reck
"Truly amazing!Took my parents out for dinner, as my mother was requesting Italian food. We were seated at a high table among some lovely..."
Jihye Kang
"Judging by its high rating, is Amano a restaurant every foodie in Auckland should visit? Let's find out. It was 11:10. I had chicken liver with..."
STRADS
"The decoration is superb. Nice staff. We had a Xmas meeting here and the vibe was so awesome. This place probably has the most impressive bathroom..."
Quinn Mai
"This place has an amazing interior design- super old school yet also classy and simple at the same time. The staff are extremely help and friendly...."
Aimee.
"Very happening brunch spot on a Sunday morning. We strolled by and decided to pop in for a try. The bakery pastry counter was filled with delicious..."
David Hewitt
"The food was awesome, and nice presentation, just the drink, not my type of flavor, too salty for me. I have recommended many friends to come here,..."
Stella
"Came here for our anniversary dinner. Had a very nice and elegant vibe inside. Ordered a chicken liver patê and ceviche for entrée...."
Queena
"We came to Amano for the bakery and whilst we ate our desserts we had a glimpse at the restaurant. The decor is what drew us in first, it was rustic..."
Dxlche
"There were 3 of us who made an impromptu visit to Amano, after an exhausting meeting, feeling thirsty & quite famished. Two of us have visited Amano..."
Shirley Swan
"The atmosphere and food here is simply incredible. Best coffee in Auckland and the interior is beautiful. We had pasta for mains I had the crayfish..."
Alexandria Norgate
"Amano has well and truly positioned itself among Auckland's best restaurants and for good reason. It continues to perform, and the service is..."
Kate DEatz
"Came here on a Monday afternoon at a awkward 4pm as a celebratory meal after our assignment. The interior is absolutely breathtaking; the..."
Oksana Zhang
"The chicken liver was a breath of fresh air. Such a beautiful blend of flavours and texture. A must try for food lovers!! Bucatini pasta was lovely..."
Bambi
"My overall rating: Food of happinessMy partners rating: perfect, found a real Italian restaurant now!Service: great! The night was..."
Angela Reys
"Nicest staff i've ever met.I come here for coffee and lunch all the time, Love the decoration. Staff are always friendly and..."
Tom T. Kelly
"Came here for my birthday dinner! The service was excellent and our waiter was very friendly and good to talk to. I had the gnocchi which was very..."
Angela
"Loved it! Service was great and the charred octopus was so tender!! My friend had the gnocchi and they were like little pillows in your mouth! Our..."
Lily Kang
"Amano is beautiful place to go to with friends or professional meeting . It’s always been a great experience. Staff extremely friendly & calm .love..."
Amy Brar
"We had a lingering lunch during the week.  Everyone really enjoyed both the food and wine selections.  Between us we tried the char grilled..."
Gail Pollard
"Amano is a beautiful place to hang out and have a few drinks. The ambiance is quite clever, use of aged mirrors and the decor makes you feel like..."
Penelope Chua
"Isn't this place just AWESOME!? I had their smoked warehou pate with sourdough and it was amazing followed by custard with apple and oats. Loved it...."
Deepinder Bahia
"This place was still packed at 9:00, so it’s better to make a reservation instead of just walk in. My girlfriend and I ordered Paccheri, Spaghetti,..."
Clarence Zhang
"Amano is popular for a reason. The whole ambience of the place screams fancy and romantic. Service is always great every time I visit. They have an..."
Linh 💛
"Great atmosphere, layout and serviceAlways have the crayfish tortello and scampi chitarra; both amazingly rich and slightly..."
FoodiePhysician
"A great venue for lunch - plenty of hustle and bustle but impeccable service. The kingfish crodo was a highlight as was the chilli kahawhai. We..."
Sailesh Budhia
"The crayfish tortellini lived up to my expectations and is definitely worth trying - although I did find the pasta portions to be small for the..."
Zainab
"There was quite a bit of a wait to get a table but it was definitely well worth the wait. Customer service was great, food was amazing and the..."
Lila Beth
"Enjoyed the set up / ambiance of this place it was a really nice choice for a late night dinner. The service was on point with attentive staff. The..."
TP
"Had lunch with a friend here Monday as we were craving pasta. She had the ricotta and yolk raviolo, which was very pretty to look at; she was happy..."
AucklandEater
"Came here with a friend today. It was very busy even though we came on a Thursday and it was raining outside. Servers were really nice and attentive..."
Xuening Dang
"Had seen this place during the day and noticed it had a steady flow of customers so thought to give it a try for dinner.My partner and I were..."
Benjamin Flintoft
"Amano is simply stunning and perfect for every occasion. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff are attentive and friendly.I have..."
Nikki Lockwood
"When I go to what I call "Hyped-Up" restaurants, I try to go with lower than high expectations.  It's Auckland on a wet and cold Friday lunch time -..."
Nummynum
"Dined here Saturday night for a bday celebration (ps u need to book at least 3 weeks in advance!) first impression ambiance was lovely and very..."
Nathalie
"One of my fav britomart restaurants. Pretty, friendly and delicious. Came here 3 times in one month thats how much i like it here :) if ur wanting..."
Emily
"Awesome place with great food and service!The atmosphere and setting is so relaxing, it's amazing. Huge selection of fine foods served to..."
Chelsea Vuong
"Everything incredible from food to drinks to decor but the staff around was a bit of let down (no greetings or smiles ,no one explained the menu and..."
RsheNZ
"I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Amano last night. In addition to friendly service and an upmarket vibe, they do an excellent job of beautifully..."
Raymond Tiong
"The vibe is good very good services. Offered a convenient and quiet area to sit because of the baby. Food was delicious except there were some egg..."
SMINT400
"Love Amano! From its baked goods to the actual sit down menu food, everything here is great!For dinner we tried the Carpaccio,..."
Wapatino
"Loved everything! From ambience to service and definitely the food! From handmade pasta, to seafood selection and side options... Nothing to fault...."
AppetiteBliss
"I have been wanting to try this place for a while after hearing all the raves about it. It definitely lived up to the hype...."
Mona Krsteva
"The place was still busy when we arrive about 8:30 so definitely pay to book in advance. The restaurant was beautiful with a good balance of old and..."
Christian
"A dinner so good that no photos of the food was taken (minus one). As a table of four we ordered plates to share, the menu changes everyday depending..."
Lisa Reynolds
"Amazing food Service averagePrice on high side but justifies.Great decorFinally made to this place and i absolutely loved it we..."
Bhansal Boy
"Amazing food-worth the wait! They only take 50% reservations so simply go early and put your name on the list.They have shared table..."
Jaffa
"Came here on a Friday night, place was packed and you definitely, 110% need to book a table in this place in advance. We were told there was about an..."
Samantha Young
"Amano take reservations for half the restaurant each night but after attempts on several days we decided to turn up and wait for a table. The..."
Gus
"We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch & dinner.From the breakfast menu we have tried the frittata, prosciutto, pork shoulder & bran loaf. They..."
The Food Reviewers.
"Finally a Place that does tasty food and not more plate than food. Ordered Brussell Sprouts Dish and Roast Potatoe dish. Such a large..."
Coz I Can
"can't fault the food, had the gnocchi and flounder and carpaccio, both spectacular, perfect and absolutely faultless. not just hype but delivers the..."
Whiskyncigars
"If you are anything like me and love fresh pasta and seafood cooked to perfection then you will love Amano.I have noticed the pasta a few times..."
Miss Kiki
"I absolutely love the fit out here! The place was bustling and there were just two of us so we sat at the bar. We had a perfect view of the pasta..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I am on the fence about Amano - well, both legs over but my derriere is lingering on the edge.Edibles: The fish crudo was very..."
Anh Doe
"Popped in here today for the first time to catchup with a friend for coffee. I was impressed!It's light, roomy and very inviting. You almost..."
Chai Paani
"If I could name one of my favourite restaurants this would be it! One of the waiters there (Jono) is particularly amazing- he always gives me a big..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Britomart is becoming the epicentre of Auckland's gastronomic venture and Tyler Street one of it's main players.One of it's latest..."
Two Dark Coffees
"I visited Amano on the weekend with a group of friends (about 10 or so). They were very accommodating and the service was wonderful. This is a..."
J.T547
"Another fantastic offering from The Hip Group - each restaurant or cafe a little different which gives good variety.It's a busy place so..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Amazing food at Amano with a rustic, European feel to it and an Italian inspired menu. Super busy, I definately recommend booking a table..."
Charlene Weaver
"Made it to Metro's Top 50 restaurant. And really impressed by the overall presentation. From the interiors, food service and the menu was absolutely..."
LilMSunshine
"I went here on Friday night, I was trying to get reservation in the morning but it's fully booked and tried to walked in, we wait for around..."
Anastasia Kadir
"My work team and I visited Amano for breakfast - it's located in the hip and happening Britomart Precinct, and like all other restaurants in the..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Outstanding service and ambience. Food was good, fresh and flavoursome. I had the egg noodles with scampi, tasty flavours but small..."
Ronald Blunt
"I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is not in a hurry to go anywhere because the other day my friend and I really needed to go somewhere..."
Lilyroselondon
"I went to Amano with some friends for dinner and had high expectations that were let down slightly. The service was average with wait staff not being..."
Philip Doyle
"Amazing space, rustic but classy. The bathrooms had cloth hand towels which was a nice touch. The service was amazing, everyone was super helpful and..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Love Amano! This is my favourite restaurant at the moment, the food is delicious, the decor is beautiful and service is great too. I love Italian..."
Nicole Jana
"I have nothing to say because it's delicious. Love their dishes! Just go! 😁 and eat and enjoy the food Staff is very welcoming and..."
Michelle Chua
"WOW! Everything I hoped it to be and more. We arrived with no booking just before the rush and was happy to get a table for two. Complimentary breads..."
Hannh Peters
"I absolutely adore coming here! Third time coming back in a short period of time because I just can't get enough of this place. I had a special..."
Majingi
"Honestly loving the decor and vibe to this place! It's bare ceilings with beautifully hung dried flowers. Classy! We were sat by the bar in..."
ShoRt
"I like this new restaurant in britomart, fresh food good service a great addition to the hip group. We had the crudo with was so good, Straciatella ,..."
Gaetano
"The latest and most inspiring new restaurant in the Britomart precinct! With it's beautiful decor and inviting charm, this place simply entices you..."
Frank
"So after eating in Melbourne and Sydney, there was no motivation to go out to eat anywhere in Auckland. Food is just so so much better over there..."
Melissa
"Ordered one wagyu stake and one grilled whole mackerel as my dinner meal. Both were served with pretty looking and wonderful taste. The waiter forgot..."
Michelle Hwang
"Great restaurant with fresh food and a wholesome cooking style. Although we ate till we were full, the meal itself felt light and not a tad..."
Ffionachua
"Like like👍Great serviceGreat foodGreat interior and atmosphere..."
JungYun Lee
"Undeniably stylish and sophisticated, we entered the restaurant and were blown away by the lush yet cozy ambiance. Terrazzo marble, rustic wood,..."
Sophia
"Decided to try out the new Hip group restaurant having eagerly anticipated it's opening for at least 18 months.  As always, their fit out is amazing..."
Bridgee
"I'm abit confused about writing a review on here as we came here for lunch yet on zomato it says it's closed with the hours being 7am-12midday..."
Donna&Shane
"Visited for dinner tonight (22/10/16), a week since opening and can say I am impressed.We arrived around 6pm, as walk ins as we weren't..."
Jemimah
"One of the nicest restaurants I've been to in a long time...stunningly stylish fitout in a fantastic location, the staff were lovely and attentive to..."
stu b
"I only stopped for a quick breakfast before a flight but the cinnamon bun I had was immense and the espresso was good quality too. Helpful service..."
Alastair Jones
"We had breakfast in a very nice atmosphere on a Sunday morning. They have an original take Avocado toasts adding almonds and seeds. Eggs were very..."
Andrea Massimo De Angelis
"The food was well-prepared and flavorful, especially their burrata which is my all-time favorite. The quality of the food has always been good and..."
Samantha Lee
"This is the prettiest place I’ve been to so far. With aesop soap & hand cream in the bathrooms, marble bar tops and delicious noodles, it was a..."
apas
"Extremely satisfied with our meal, 10/10! -Steak was perfectly cooked, very soft and juicy, and the sauce is perfect too! -Coffee was good too,..."
Tan Qi Zhi (Tomo)
"I usually have a coffee and a lemon tart to take away from Amano, and today I had first dining experience there. Food was so good, oysters were so..."
Cathy Walshe
"Very nice food, as always, cooked well and high quality, staff were great and very helpful. It was a bit loud, which made it quite hard to have a..."
Finn Theodore
"Delicious food but slow service. Could have been because they were busy. For starter I had straciatella with asparagus and almond which was..."
Dalia Gala
"Pretty place, great vibes and service from the staff. We were lucky to get a table within 15 minutes during dinner time even thou we had no..."
Saranya A
"Nice place: Beautiful interior design & a good atmosphere. Friendly waiters that refill your water every few minutes. Food is beautifully served and..."
Helene Sophia
"This was a delicious place to visit for a tasty work lunch. Attentive service, not too loud and great food. Will definitely be..."
E Lee
"Delicious little coffee and breakfast spot right on the north shore bay. Nice views, better food and cheerful pleasant staff. The ambiance is neat,..."
Nick Smith
"We came to this restaurant Bc it was recommended by the 36 h piece in the New York Times and it lived up to the recommendation! Definitely order the..."
Kassandra Solsrud
"Amazing, the decor is so beautiful and the vibe is just right. Service is 10/10, such friendly and personable staff, always filling up your water (a..."
Sarah K
"Excellent, high quality food with service to match in chic setting with a very chill vibe...."
Joy Schaefer
"As someone who has been disappointed with Italian restaurants lately, I decided to give Amano a try, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. In a..."
Aleja Jallo
The Blue Breeze Inn
84/100 (2803 ratings)
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"My friends and I went to the Blue Breeze in on a Saturday night with no booking and they accommodated us within 15 min. The food was amazing and..."
Pooja Bhagath
"Great food and..."
Zihang Chen
"My friend and I decided to go here for dessert after our initial plans were closed. Gotta say this place did not let us down with their dessert menu!..."
Angelainea
"Came here spontaneously with a friend for dinner on Monday night. Staff were friendly and help and we were taken promptly to our table. The service..."
Doris Ma
"Food and drinks is really nice! Definitely a pricy place, expect to spend at least $100 for two people, small portions and quite expensive but worth..."
Reema Singh
"Chinese Fusion with a Hawaiin atmosphere with Brazilian dancers thrown in at New Year. I dont know what planet this is but Im moving here. Order the..."
Bai.Yuanshan.90
"Used to be my favorite spot for an Asian fusion before they removed the Peking duck and spicy clams.The restaurant still holds an excellent..."
Lucy
"First time visiting this place after my friends hyped it up. The outdoor area is really nice, especially on a hot sunny day whilst having a beer. Not..."
HunsBuns
"Food and location were both great..."
Adhisha
"Large group of us, some vegan/vegetarian. Everyone catered..."
Charlotte
"The best bao in town! The roasted pork belly - it’s a must try! I’ve tried a lot of bao and I promise you, this is the best in all the..."
Chan Can Eat
"Blue Breeze Inn is a great modern take on Chinese cuisine with great tapas and main meal options designed to be shared with friends, family or to be..."
Taron Ah Chee
"This is an excellent establishment with rich food and flavours. I would recommend the eggplant bao, king prawns and fish dishes. I have noticed..."
Rao
"Stunning restaurant with a tiki theme. Really nice ambience inside as well as a bar to watch the chefs at. Fried chicken dumplings were alright. Stir..."
Flippynz
"Really enjoyed my meal here!! The food was spectacular and I really liked the atmosphere they got going on. We were a group of four so just ordered a..."
Crackerjacker
"Perhaps this is one of the best, if not the best Asian fusion restaurant in Auckland, great set of menu which consists of mouth-watering dishes..."
Ang Sarap
"Yummy yummy! Delicious food for veggies. A little bit expensive and noisy, but we had a good time, definitely coming back. Don’t order drinks, they..."
Misha Gildenberger
"I like the ambience cozy,warm and sophisticated. Online booking is fast and easy. Food is delicious my family loves it. Its my second time to come..."
Jeddahlyn Aguilar-Bermudez
"I couldn’t recommend this place enough. My partner and I come here regularly because every time we get epic service, great food and really short..."
Hannah
"Some of the best cocktails I have ever had! Will definitely be back! Really nice to go on a summers day to sit outside and have a nice meal and a..."
Saasha
"Had a amazing time here the food was amazing and a good range of drinks to choose from but the only down side was it was bit busy and the the seating..."
Anna Botica
"Fabulous. The vibe, staff and food. Recommend. I love their uniforms - it is like stepping into a little tropical oasis for a few hours. I recommend..."
Lina K
"Excellent service. Had a table at the chefs table, was very entertaining watching the chefs work away. The drinks list is very good. The food was..."
Chelsea
"Awesome lunch/dinner spot in Ponsonby, the vibe here is always upbeat so it's a guaranteed good time. My favourite dishes are the pork belly bao, the..."
Gian Carlo Pascual
"I came here with Filipino work colleagues for our Christmas dinner.Always a popular joint in Ponsonby, I must say Blue Breeze Inn did not..."
Benz Chan
"Such a vibing place! It was really busy when i went, but the staff were all friendly and had a cool theme of clothing going on. Had a mixture of..."
Foodie_1110
"Have heard so many great things about this place, and with so many Asian fusion restaurants around, my expectation were high ;) Came for my..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"I was in the hunt for a restaurant for my partner’s birthday and 2 things were in my mind; a place in Ponsonby (because he was looking forward for..."
Su
"This is an awesome place, warm and kind staffs run the place, they actually remember you and your preferences. Brittany, you are the best!! Your..."
John Phillip
"Really enjoy the trendy vibe going on at this place but it is loud and busy so be warned - a great place to go with a group of friends!  In terms of..."
Caroline Barrett
"I have been here a few of times now and love the food. The tiger prawn dumplings are beautiful and pork belly bao is a must. I did love the..."
SL
"My partner and I had a wonderful evening at The Blue Breeze Inn. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. We will definitely be..."
Caitlin Elise
"Gotta love the amazing service and let’s not forget those to die for Bao Buns!! Arghhhh! Love everything about this place especially the staff...."
Akesa Tangitau
"Is there nothing more Auckland'esque now than sitting on the front balcony of BBI with a cold Kirin, shumai and pork bun. I never tire of eating here..."
Jason Linnell
"Went to the Blue Breeze Inn earlier this year in April for the first time. Our table of 8 enjoyed our time trying out all the different sharing..."
Raymond Tiong
"I just absolutely adore this place - definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Everything is delicious and I love the consistency and..."
Evelyn Chen
"Without a doubt one of the best places to dine in Auckland Central. Definitely recommend, staff are very accommodating and friendly. Great food,..."
Findlinc
"This place always brings the goods. The drinks, the food, the service. 10/10 can't stop coming back. Drink everything, eat everything, my review..."
OJ
"I went here with some friends on Saturday for lunch. The restaurant itself is cozy and is decorated in the theme of the restaurant.The..."
Alysha Bower
"Great staff, friendly and welcoming. Manager on duty at the time was top notch. Snipped cocktails at the bar when we watched for our table!..."
Ciaran Faherty
"I found that I absolutely loved this place! Good was really good - catered to my dairy free palate easily (there was even dessert!! complete luxury..."
Dini
"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! The fried chicken dumplings are super yummy and also the roast duck! A must do with a group of friends!..."
Lizzie
"Went for lunch on a Saturday around 1pm. The wait time was around 40 minutes to just get a seat and the place was packed. The rush only died around..."
Riddhi
"Finally tried this place AND it lived up to expectations! I am so impressed with the quality and efficiency of food pumping out of this place with..."
Tarina
"Yum yum yum !!!Hubby & I came out for lunch. We both throughly enjoyed each item we ordered.We arrived about 12:30, wasn’t too packed and..."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"3 people are here. The menu is really comprehensive. The service is first class. Despite the restaurant being very busy. Service levels were still..."
MataMan
"If you have a strong sense of personal space, this is not for you. The punters are pretty well crammed in but does help the overall feel of being in..."
Dale Spencer
"Omg their prawn dumplings!!!! One of the best dumplings I had!! I'm drooling thinking about those dumplings again. Yum! The pork buns are also good..."
Foooood
"Came here for lunch on a Thursday with a group of 8. One of the waiters seated us at a beautiful area near the back of the restaurant. It perfectly..."
Dxlche
"Came here for a New Years Eve Dinner. Lovely meal. Couldnt miss out on the Pork Bao either! It was so good i ordered another to compliment my..."
Holly Grey
"You would have gotten a 5 however our waitresses bra was visible every time she served us and she was constantly fixing her shirt, she also forgot..."
Meliahlive
"Never disappointed every time I come. This time we had super fresh prawn dumplings and the tongue numbing beef. All awesome and exactly what it says..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Absolutely delicious! Came here with a big group and ordered dishes to share. They were all to die for!! From the bang bang chilli chicken to the..."
Kelly
"This place rocks, turned up with no reservation, on a busy Saturday night, and they still found us a table, after a few cocktails at the bar, Great..."
Stephenk1828
"Good service and food was pleasant. One down side is that they asked if whether we wanted sparkling or distilled water when we walked in - without..."
Angela
"Modern tropical are the two words I'd use to describe this restaurant, and I'm loving the combination. Wooden floors and stools, large caged..."
HJ
"I love this place!! It's a nightmare now that I'm low-fodmap (as is any Asian restaurant) but the food is interesting, delicious and good value for..."
Holly Swallow
"I like coming here when I get the chance but be prepared for a wait or a bit of a rush to eat (turning around tables) if you haven't booked or even..."
Jeffie
"Fabulous lunch Monday 11/09/17. Great food and service and reasonably priced. Best in Auckland. Highly recommended!!! You must go there. It says a..."
Wayne King
"Blue breeze is fantastic! I love the atmosphere - fun loud and exciting. The food is so delicious, the drinks menu is creative and I've never been..."
Stacie Liston
"Came here with a big group and thoroughly enjoyed it. Neat restaurant, relaxed and laid back but quick service and beautiful food. I'd go back for..."
Bcakl
"My favourite restaurant in all of Auckland. The Buddhas delight is the best vegetarian dish I think I have ever had. Always incredible service,..."
Rhia Woods
"We came here as a big group so had the round table at the very end which was perfect. Great place to come with a large group as we tried nearly..."
Donna&Shane
"The staff here really make this place wonderful, very knowledgeable and you can tell they really love working here. Pork buns always a winner and the..."
Izabella Pinker
"Amazing service! Great atmosphere! Loved the staff having a yarn, they really knew the menu in and out! Definitely recommend going here as a treat!..."
Giggles96
"Great place and great food. Service is great and staff very friendly. Only problem is when it's busy, they pack you in like sardines. Small problem..."
Johnny
"Their dishes are very tasty and delicious 😋 The Stream Bun with Roasted Pork Belly is the one I always order.Cool atmosphere to enjoy..."
Chico
"Great cocktails and for large groups as sharing plates will make the most of the menu here.Great fit out and ambience and our servers were..."
Jaffa
"Looking for my favourite restaurant in Auckland? Well here it is... The Blue Breeze Inn. There are no words I can write that will explain to you why..."
Kelsie Smith
"Wow what a cool place and really funkie decor. We got greater promptly and I thought it was a great place to eat as always busy and yes I was right...."
Brad Vidovich
"Really nice food however the truffle dumplings tasted more of lemon grass which was a shame. Amazing broccoli and the bang bang chicken was really..."
Michelle M
"Oh they are best with prawn dumplings. Definitely going back for dumplings and wine 🍷 soon. Amazing hospitality too. Can literally sit and have..."
Deepinder Bahia
"Fantastic atmosphere with a modern unique taste! Ordered: pork belly steam buns, bang bang chilli chicken, salmon with raw vegetable salad, hot and..."
Try_something_new
"Great place to go if you had a big group like I did. Presentation of the food was beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. We ordered a large range of..."
Lin Hua
"I really enjoyed the blue breeze inn. The service was amazing and the staff were super friendly. Every dish was delicious, and the drinks were also..."
Jade Matthews
"We dined here twice while we were on holiday in Auckland from Australia. The service was 10/10 and the food was so bloody good. Not only was it..."
Casey W
"We love this place - great cocktails, nice vibe, friendly staff and delicious food. Started with a negroni and glass of red. Had the fried chicken,..."
Ray C
"Resto decor was lovely..food was yum specially the bangbang Chilli chicken. Only downside were the utensils "it's..."
natalie abordo
"Highly recommend booking however we did not wait long. We were seated at the bar, where we were we entertained watching beautiful cocktails being..."
The Duvals
"Food was great, but above all, the service and atmosphere was amazing. A very feel-good restaurant. Awesome to bring friends or family. I'd go there..."
Paul Kim
"Island vibes with upmarket cuisine 🌴Beautiful bao - a little on the sweet side with the sauces for my taste but the tofu treatment was next level...."
Syd Eats
"It's no wonder this place is busy! What an incredible place, we went here for a work event and the staff were very helpful, friendly and..."
Jordan Leah
"The food at this place was absolutely delish! It was quite expensive though…. but lovely service and full of flavour. One of the best dumpling..."
Alyssia
"Booked to go here for my mum's 70th. Incredible atmosphere, divine food and yummy cocktails! The lights and decor were really fun and the whole team..."
Maryanne Manuyag
The Kimchi Project
84/100 (1123 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
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Prawns
Waffle Fries
Laksa
Beef
Fried rice
Salad
Chili
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Full Bar
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Love this place! Their waffle fries are sooo delicious, aswell as their bao buns. Will defs go..."
Madison Sturt
"So it was birthday dinner and we booked table for two.We ordered Lotus root chips - they looked good, tasted pretty average so 3.5 out of..."
Atul Bhateja
"Great decor, service and vibe. The chicken was standard. Hip young crowd. The noodles used to be good but the menu has changed. I would come here for..."
A
"Amazing atmosphere and great..."
Bayleigh Tubman
"We ordered the soft shell crab bun, one was for my 5yr old daughter, so I asked them to serve all the other stuff on the side. My daughter loved..."
Maikayla
"Amazing place Fancy place..."
Shubham Heda
"Nice food.The chicken is..."
Lorena Georgio
"Have been coming here since it opened and it never fails to disappoint. Their Korean fusion utilizes the best part of European and Korean cuisine. I..."
Bella Qian
"Rating 4.0 A modernised version of Korean. The place feels more like a bar/bristro with the open backyard dinning area. Modernise also mean the..."
Manz
"Been here many times over many years and food has always been good - eggplant dish and soft shell crab bun, and the kimchi fried rice. Breakfast is..."
Michelle W
"Squid Ink Pasta: not gonna lie we felt pretty cool 😎eating black pasta hehe. What surprised us was that the pasta is very light, very garlicky and..."
FoodiesTable
"We ordered the squid ink pasta, Buddha bowl, soft shell crab bao, pulled pork bao and one of the Warrior Kambucha. We wanted some Asahi but they were..."
Felicia
"Had a nice time with my friends. We ordered 3 plates and all of us managed to walk out stuffed. The food was well seasoned and the ambience was nice..."
Spyro
"Great food and staff tasty and fast service you got to try it!!!! Its value for money and fast..."
Brad Vidovich
"Food was tasty and the atmosphere was cool! Service was great..."
RB
"Authentic Korean cuisine. The couched seats are very comfortable and nice as a cafe if theres not too many..."
Renie
"Don’t be deceived by the small frontage of this place - the restaurant spills out into a lush, tropical-feeling courtyard tucked away out of street..."
Husk Creative
"We had been waiting to try this place out! Finally got a chance and we made reservations. This place is quite famous and its always busy. I would..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Came here because if Zomato gold membership. I think with his membership it meets expectations. This place is more for lovers to spend time talking..."
Hao Chang
"Great Korean fusion restaurant in the city!Summary:Food Taste: 5 starsFood Presentation: 5 starsService: 5..."
Shannon
"Food is quite good and interesting, service was a bit let down by inconsiderate staff but overall a good dining experience. recommended to try..."
Ricky Bhat
"Cozy seating area in the back garden shed. Family friendly but also great for dinner dates...."
Johnson Wang
"Pretty good food here and all service was a bit 50-50 and some errors with zomato gold but all..."
Tom
"Came here on zomato gold - super pretty place, make sure you get a chance to dine in their back garden! Food was 5/5 and friendly staff too. Will..."
Joohee Grace Park
"The meal was great, the kimchi fried rice was brilliant. The portion and quality of it was great, especially for lunch. The scenery was beautiful..."
Minh Thu
"@thekimchiproject with @zomatogold 🥰 I highly recommend the kimchi pasta with tempura chicken 🤤🤤 my friends had the chilli chicken (picture..."
MeeraTheFoodie
"Kimchi Bacon Pasta is original without being too spicy, their ice tea also compliment well to the Korean style spicyness in their cooking.I..."
Mark Choi
"Korean fusion place. Nice food and big portion for lunch. We ordered kimichi fried rice, bbq pork on rice and softbrab bun. Will come back again to..."
Becky Kuang
"Wait staff were considerate enough to actively seek a quieter seat for us(think Livia was her name) as we were seated next to a loud function. Other..."
Dillon Mitchell
"Food 4/5Service 3/5Ambience 5/5Price..."
Cosmostar Wu
"Excellent food and service!!..."
Citra.bakhtiar
"▫️Food: 🥢 Buddha bowl + bulgogi beef 🥢 Kimchi bacon pasta + tempura chicken. The pasta was..."
Karate Watah
"You HAVE to go there after 11am because The Jungle is only open then. The front cafe is just a normal cafe, but the back section is amazing. It’s..."
Jonathan Chau
"Came here with my friend and used my Zomato Gold. Super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere and an overall pleasuremable experience. I had the..."
Steven Philalom
"Love the atmosphere and the decoration especially the bamboo. The food was awesome. Will definitely come back..."
Dewey Wu
"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 5/5This place seems small from the outside but they have more beautifully decorated space at the..."
Stayc
"Great food with great ambiance. It was the first time I went to this place and got amazed with the food, customer service. One of the best places I..."
Manik Bhatia
"The salad was like dipping all the vegetables into soy sauce but the tomato pickles taste pretty special. The waffle fries was a little bit let me..."
GG
"Really enjoyed eating here and not only was the service amazing, the atmosphere and aesthetics of the place was really enjoyable. We had the Buddha..."
Hannah Zheng
"Kimchi fried rice was surprisingly..."
Sana Patel
"Another hidden gem located in Lorne St, Auckland. Love the ambiance of this place. A good place to catch up with friends in a very relax and cozy..."
Regie
"Great food. Has a nice outdoor/undercover type dinner area with nice greenery.Had the soft shell crab and bao buns which were excellent. Would..."
TheKumara
"tried this place for dinner the other day because we saw it popped up on gold. it's normally one you sort of walk past without knowing. but I must..."
Bean
"Good coffee and hot chocolates here. Love the mugs they use. The decor is really nice, and they have a large covered courtyard area at the back which..."
Shannon
"Staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Buddha bowl and seafood Laska. Both very tasty...."
S Sun
"Incredible food and amazing place to go for a catchup with friends or family outing. Recently started offering a baked aubergine dish and highly..."
R R
"From the front it looks like the other cafes in the area, fairly thin with limited seating. the magic happens when you walk towards the back to the..."
Benedict Uy
"Seafood laksa was really delicious and creamy. I wish there were a few more kinds of seafood - then it would be 5/5! Food came quickly and the..."
Éimear Clancy
"Service was lovely and setting was comfortable. We were the last customers there after having a late lunch and did not feel rushed or pressured to..."
Nicola
"Friendly staff, easy to use zomato gold. Food was tasty too. Infusion Korean style. The environment is a highlight. it is not a small restaurant,..."
Evayang8885
"Our first attempt of Korean fusion cuisine. They have brought kimchi to a whole new level! Who would have known kimchi would go so well with..."
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"I love the vibe of this place. My mom and I had the Southland Salmon Ceviche and K BBQ pork rice. The dishes were beautiful and so flavourful. The..."
Harsen Agon
"Highly recommend the kimchi seafood laksa - my bowl was completely clean at the..."
Kimberley Brown
"Had our team lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised with the vegan offerings.  Had the crunchy eggplant bun, the yuzu mushroom salad and a maple..."
Purita Mok
"Came here without booking in advance, we got bar seats which were fine with a nice view towards the bar. The food was amazing. I would definitely..."
Sarah Tran
"New style of Korean fusion food!Kimchi Laksanoodle was so good to meSmart try and a good result with kimchi.Will visit again..."
Inkyong Isabel Kim
"It took too long to order and serve food. So we wanted to place more orders, but we did not. The food was so delicious but amont was a litter short..."
Rachel
"It’s our third time here, second time to review them and every moment that I had been here was simply amazing. The food was spot on and had tried..."
Ang Sarap
"What a lovely place! Sweet ambiance, extremely welcoming service, no fussy to Zomato Gold members. Short and clear, love it. Pro..."
Code 9527
"I’ve been here twice before and always enjoyed the food but never came unless it was for a special occasion as the prices are usually quite..."
Sabrina Hea
"The ambience here was great. My Kimchi Fried Rice with the pork belly was superb but the added chicken to the bacon pasta was a bit dry and that..."
David Chen
"Improved substantially since first opened.Healthy beautiful delicious satisfying. Will be going more frequently from now on...."
Tony Ma
"Delicious, clean, presentable meals and great selection of food and drinks. We enjoyed the fried chicken, soft shell crab is a must and kimchi fried..."
Janis
"My lunch experience here was amazing! My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered! It’s good that they had vegetarian options! I would love to..."
Samantha Badilles
"The soft shell crab bao was nice but could've been better with some sauce, there was some sort of relish with it but a seafood type sauce wouldve..."
Manoj Patel
"Beautiful and warm environment. Requires early booking for busy Friday night. Food was good and reasonably priced. No issue to redeem Buy 1 Free 1 on..."
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"Had always wanted to try the Kimchi project because of the raves we have seen on zomato. Finally had the chance to and we ordered the Kimchi waffle..."
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"A monthly spot for me when I’m catching up with people in the CBD, Kimchi Project is one of the best spots in applying your Zomato Gold. I’m also..."
Medium_Rare
"Coming for lunch, staff was friendly and service was fast and good, the setting is very cute. Definitely recommend to friends and come back..."
James
"Super impressed with the service and the food! Delicious delicious delicious! I had the Korean pork fried rice. The best boo Choy on it I have ever..."
Cushla Foley
"Ordered kimchi fried rice soft shell crab bao. Have to say the bao was yummy but nothing too special. Kimchi fried rice was really nice though! Good..."
Stephanie Qin
"food 4/5service 4.5/5ambiance 5/5good value for Zomato gold that has food 1+1. spent $36 for these three nice and delicious dishes...."
Timothyxrwang
"Been for the first time. Very cute looking place. Tried their fried chicken rice and honey ginger tea. Love their food and tea. Will surely go again...."
Vishal Rai
"Food is always good and courtyard is beautiful, such a hidden gem in the City. Always a great place to meet friends and highly recommend the Kimchi..."
Rosie Mae
"The food is like all other cafes but portion is slightly lower than others. But the location and service is good. I'd suggest the dry dishes as they..."
Tiger Li
"Great place with great food. This restaurant serves Korean cuisine. Some great unique and yummy dishes . The kimchi fried rice was the best. The..."
Tanuj
"We visited this place for dinner on the weekend.Ordered pasta, kimchi fried rice & waffle fries, all of the food was well presented, i don't..."
Lily
"Good value with Zomato gold 1+1. About $50 for two people with quality dinner and absolutely nice dining ambience.We had seafood laksa,..."
Pig Cat
"Summary:Taste - 5/5Quantity - 3/5Environment - 5/5Service - 5/5Cleanliness - 5/5Price - lean towards the pricey..."
BlankLove
"First timer here - the staff were all super friendly, the place had such a relaxed vibe out in the courtyard where we sat. We ordered the Chilli..."
Anthony King
"Great service. We had our two years old daughter with us and the waiter was very considerate in where we could seat for the high chair the got...."
Chang-Yu David Huang
"Pretty good experience. Had been here for lots of times for lunch but first time for dinner. Food was as good as always. The only time did not got a..."
Coco_Clairy
"The ambience here is really lovely, and I remember coming here quite often when it first opened, especially for the Kimchi Waffle fries.However,..."
Louise
"I’ll be honest, would not have gone into kimchi project if it hadn’t been for zomato gold. Very inconspicuous shop front that looks..."
Eat_Out
"Beautiful little resto. The garden at the back is really cool. Food was good and a touch of healthy stuff. Pricing is not that bad. Staff are..."
Tez
"The best place to go either for a date or with a group of friends. Everything that is served in the menu is top notch. Have been here multiple times..."
Sehaj Mehra
"Deep friend aubergine is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so good!! The bao’s are good. The kimchi fried rice is nice as well.Atmosphere is..."
Sam Bazalo
"With a gorgeous courtyard, this is a great spot to eat and relax during your lunch break or an after-work feed. I haven't been here since January..."
Alma Eats
"I’ve been to The Kimchi Project twice and I can honestly say that both times were truly exceptional! Nice presentation, nice food, nice..."
Ellie
"Have been here a few times now and enjoy the food and atmosphere every time. The staff are friendly and attentive. Finding a car park to get to the..."
Hriday Shah
"Very gooood laksa! It said kimchi laksa but I didnt taste any kimchi as it is more laksa-ie, but its still good! So I ain't complain 😂😂 my..."
Calosa Nema
"Amazing little outdoor bar, the food menu was super thorough and had something for everyone. Even on a Sunday evening the vibe was fun and the place..."
Adrianna Hannan
"I had been here a few times when they first opened up a few years ago, but had not returned afterwards even though I have fond memories, as the price..."
Vivian C
"This Kimchi Fries is the best!I love the ambiance too and I wanna come back for more and check out your other menu’s! 😉👌🏼I’ts..."
Leia
"Been here 3 times and I think it's a great place to catch up with friends. The ambience is very youthful and quite hipster. Their twist on Korean..."
Lala
"Lovely customer service. Food is delicious. Not many vegetarian options though. Beautiful interior design, great for photo opportunities.Also..."
Vegetarianfoodlover
"I have been here many times and it hasn’t failed to impress me yet so it’s a great place for a good feed - close to uni and town. Only flip side..."
Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan
"The BBQ fried rice was so tasty. Good prices as well. I went there on a Tuesday evening, it was very busy so I recommend booking in advance...."
Raylene Cole
"We came here for Dinner on a Monday night and got the Kimchi waffle fries, kimchi fried rice and salmon sashimi salad.The staff were super..."
Emily Gossen
"Kimchi Spag Pasta is to die for. Best split with a friend though, it is quite rich! Kimchi Waffle Fries and Pork Bao Bun were also delish. Best to..."
Ciaran R
"Came here for brunch a while ago, Their chicken taste really good and came in a good portion as well.The shop is very clean and have a really good..."
MCP
"First time eating at the kimchi project. I regret not visiting before. The ambiance is lovely and so is the food. The service was nice too. We..."
Christine
"Good dining spot for some casual Korean dining. Nice garden dining area with nice heaters even in winter.We had dinner and really enjoyed..."
Kieran
"Had lunch here today and it was great! The wontons came with a delicious sauce and the chilli chicken on rice was even better. The venue is also a..."
Cjuddy
"Amazing Kimchi creamy pasta!Spicy kimchi and a bit sweet cream combination is very nice! I love the interior there is a garden behind as well..."
Yuki
"The food was delicious, the courtyard was beautiful. The chicken wings were spicey, but possibly the best I've ever had. Only improvement would be..."
Laura Blunt
"Went here this morning and me and partner both really enjoyed our meals. Food tasted great, coffee was delicious and service was friendly and..."
Acelin James
"I love the kimchi project. I always leave feeling so full. Usually cause I can’t bring myself to stop eating since it’s so yummy. I would..."
Yasmin Walker
"Courtyard pleasant as ever, had the jung sik which is their lunch set. Very tasty beef in a broth with purple rice and other things. Good service. No..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"It was brilliant.Staff Service is good,price is good,food is colorful and tasty.There is a smooth atmosphere inside.We had a good..."
Yurika Tsutsumi
"Friendly staff, good food and neat and tidy place. But bit cold in the winter. Fried eggplant bun is my favourite and everyone should try..."
Coriander Lover
"A little on the pricey side for portion sizes, but quality of food was pretty good so made up for some of that. Venue is also very relaxed and..."
Kid0f88
"Well-balanced dinner meal on rice with fresh ingredients. Fusion korean, put good portion of different sauces to go with. Just rice was a bit..."
Jaws The Tastler
"Had a lovely lunch experience here! We came by with just six minutes to the kitchen closing but the staff were super lovely and gave us time to..."
Carley Peng
"Cute little hide out in the city and love the half outdoor feel! Food was great although serving was a bit slow. Soft shell crab bun was also tasty..."
Foodie
"Spacious tables hidden out back at this inner city gem. The food is amazing and spicy and the service is good. Delightful surroundings in which to..."
Dumba
"You could not know from the entrance, there is a nice seating at the back garden. We ordered Kimchi waffle, chill chicken on rice and pasta, food is..."
Tina
"I gotta admit this place had amazing chill az vibes. The real groovy music mixed with the cool outdoorsy decor was amazing.Our waitress gave us..."
Jedediah J
"The restaurant has got a very nice and chill ambience. The food are nice too. Would definitely go back again soon with my friends and..."
Dela Cruz
"Love the hidden garden behind! Korean fusion is much fun to eat. Very nice coffee too, especially the flat white which I always have. I would..."
Sudi Shen
"I went with my fiancé on a random Tuesday night and the place was filled. I enjoyed the flavours of the food and the staff was friendly. It had a..."
Derek Cheung
"Came here for dinner - loved the potato waffles!! Also had the pork dish which wasnt so flavourful. Decor is really nice and service was good also...."
Anna Wong
"I love kimchi project and have been here at least 5 times! My favourite dishes are the chilli chicken and the lunch set with beef bulgogi. If you..."
Nikita Patel
"Really lovely staff and very accommodating. Very popular during Saturday evenings but they were able to slot us a reservation slightly earlier..."
Em Kay
"The place was quite quiet but had a really cool vibe. We sat out the back at a sharing table as we didn’t have a reservation, which was totally..."
Chelsea
"The ambience is very nice, love that glass house at the back! Food is good quality and delicious. I have tried the Bhudda bowl, yuzu salad, and the..."
Charis Yang
"It's a wonderful big place that is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is very calming and exquisite. It's very warm despite being outside. The..."
Sarah Wu
"The food is good but with rooms for improvement. Some dish were kind of just Okay.Ambient is very good, definitely a good place to hangout with..."
Joe Joe Yap
"Awesome food! Always busy but managed to get a table. The spicy wings are extra spicy.... but still tasted great! Would recommend, have a great..."
Kimberley Leonard
"Excellent place to have a working lunch! The atmosphere is great, the food appetising and delicious, and the servers are super friendly! I’ll..."
Karen Chow
"Toppokki was one the best dish from there, but what shame that they don’t have it on the menu any more . We will go back again, easy to find , good..."
Alice
"The food is 4 put of 5, Coffee 4.5 out of 5, the decoration 5 out of 5!Best place for me to hang out with my friends :)The court yard is..."
Mu
"Very impression with the view inside .thought it’s just a little bit space for cafe but when we get in,very surprised.beautiful view and food were..."
Micheal
"When you first walk in to the kimchi project you get this feeling that the meal is going to be good.There is the cute little courtyard at the..."
Blain
"Went here if friends. They have a hidden garden in the middle of the city feel to it.Food was pretty good and would definitly recommend to..."
DD Vinluan
"It's quite a fusion project of making Korean dishes in a more chic western way. I like the environment too. More preferred it in the daytime at lunch..."
Ming Zhang
"Ordered the chilli chicken on fried rice with a baked chesscake for desert. The chicken wS fried and had a nice base, would have preferred the rice..."
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"Finally got to check out the Kimchi Project and we were not disappointed! We’d held off going before because for a while they had very few..."
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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!..."
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"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..."
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"I really like this place- the eggplant is amaaaazing!!! Also last time I came with my sister the waiter was super friendly and seemed genuinely happy..."
Bella Zheng
"Good place. Nice environment. Very friendly waiters. wonderful tastes dinner. Definately try beef rib. Cant imagine this could be so good. Better..."
Phil XU
"Nice place to visit .. yummy food and really good staff and so friendly . Highly recommended to every one . I will be visiting this place again..."
Pancham Lakhanpal
"My experience at this place is Wow... We went out to try this place with friends. Every dish was amazing. Most important to mention even my little..."
JPK
"Nice place,Fair price (with Zomato membership)City area, need to pay for parkingNice staffDoesn't look like traditional Korean..."
SeaLam
"You've gotta try it. The food, the people, and ESPECIALLY the ambience is worth breaking your routine for.The staff were charming and..."
Luke Ameye
"The ambience of the place is super aesthetic and really good for photos 😂 We ordered the 2 way chicken which was really good - fried chicken was..."
Jenny Kim
"It’s definitely a hidden place on Lorne street. It looks like a very normal cafe when you walked pass by Lorne street, but when you go inside, you..."
Wendy Wang
"Excellent atmosphere and ambience, feels like being in a restaurant on a side street in an Asian town. Admittedly I'm not an expert on Korean food..."
Jonathan Clark
"Another Zomato Gold Experience here with Denny Setiawan, we ordered Korean BBQ pork fried rice and BBQ ribs - yummy and delicious, i love it.. also..."
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"When entered the place, felt like a small cafe (narrow seating) and when the waitress took us inside, surprisingly the ambience was lot different..."
Dinesh Atluri
"Went here a while ago for a lunch date and it was a memorable experience. The food was quite unique taste wise, and the presentation was very pretty,..."
Mocha
"If you are looking for authentic Korean food, I don't recommend this restaurant. Food is very average and doesn't have Korean taste at all. Good..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Beautiful Kimchi fried rice, my favourite dish there and now got my friend hooked! Great service and very polite with phone booking and at venue. Now..."
Janice Tay
"This place is a gem! Amazing food, amazing service and decent pricing. The food is plated so beautifully it’s a great spot to Instagram your food...."
Michael Ou Yang
"We went there for lunch at 1 pm on a weekday. The restaurant was packed with ppl inside out. Surprisingly, our order was ready in like 10 minutes...."
Nova Huang
"Been here twice... Utilized the privilege of Zomato Gold at my second visit. Very friendly staff and Yummy food =] Will definitely come..."
Yormi Wong
"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent Korean Fusion Cafe in Auckland CBD. Great food..."
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"Go on the weekdays, so many people~ the fried waffle is excellent with pork on it~ There is no cooky & cream smoothy so tried the coffee, hope can..."
Sasa WU
"The Kimchi Project - my first visit and won't be my last! Went with @_georgieats_ and we both ordered the Jung Sik Korean lunch box: Bulgogi beef,..."
Petitesweetsnz
"Nice ambiance. The back open space is bigger than. I expected. Staffs are friendly and serve promptly. Food is amazing, personal favourite is the..."
J Li
"Busy restaurant with great ambience. Food took a bit longer than expected to be prepared. But overall was a great dining experience. Clean..."
P Chen
"Plenty of spaces in the backyard. Had a lovely time! A casual and beautiful place for gathering. Will definitely come back for another time! Thanks..."
Montina XU
"I had the chilli chicken on rice ordered from MealPal, the portion size looks small, but it still filled me up. The chicken was fried really well,..."
Sincere Wong
"Food was super good!! We ordered the kimchi fried rice and the salmon ceviche. I came here using the zomato gold membership for the first time and it..."
Elisa Soerjadi
"Came here for a Korean fusion dinner before watching Aladdin the musical. Lovely courtyard, who knows there is a little oasis at the back of a small..."
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Food2belly
"Had a really good experience here last night, it was Friday night therefore it was busy. Staff was lovely and attentive. We had short rib galbi, BBQ..."
Marchella Kusono
"Better than my expectation. Good presentation,good customer service, good environment, just food quality not equal to the price, but still good..."
LuNa The TuNa
"I love the dining area outside. It was mainly the reason why I wanted to dine here but after getting their kimchi pasta and korean bbq on rice, I..."
JC
"I love this place! Been here a few times and the food, drinks, service and look of the place have never let me down! A great place for dinner for any..."
Sofie Yeung
"Went there for dinner and was nicely surprised with sitting patio option at the back. Nicely decorated and relaxed atmosphere. Service was good and..."
Katerina
"The courtyard setting was lovely, especially in the CBD. The foot is not exactly Korean, it is more Korean fusion but the flavours are still there!..."
Gemma Burke
"Always my favourite spot for studying and a brunch with friends! Their courtyard is a lovely lush spot in our own concrete jungle of Auckland,..."
Annie Tong
"Been here twice and have been very pleased with the food both times. The kimchi waffle fries are definitely my favourite. Will be back again for..."
Yulia
"I love the hidden courtyard idea and a perfect place to held an event or birthday partyI really love the look of this place.The..."
Yusoff Kamal
"One of the best korean fusion restaurant. At first it looked like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a large seating area at the back with..."
Tarun Parmar
"The kimchi project has been on our "must try" list for some time now. Eventually we got around to it and we definitely weren't disappointed. The..."
Sjr Sjr
"Good service, good food, good vibes. Local joint with good prices to boot makes for a pleasant evening.Didn't realise they had an awesome..."
Rao
"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. Food was so nicely presented. Chef work was great in flavor nd presentation. Staff was very nice. Owner was..."
RKB
"I came here for the awesome restaurant month special in August, and boy I was not disappointed. This is such a beautiful restaurant, with a lovely..."
J.T547
"Food : 4.5/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 5/5After a morning of browsing for brunch spots in town, we stumbled across this cute..."
Bronwyn Koh
"Been meaning to visit The Kimchi Project for a while and finally got the chance to visit the other day. Met all of my expectations - great..."
Real Slug
"Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! We sat in the courtyard area and it was beautiful. Ordered their kimchi fried rice with pork belly..."
Blackpearl
"I was craving some korean fried chicken and I had heard about the secret garden, so I gave The Kimchi Project a try.Service: 10/10We..."
Grace Huang
"Wow. Yes. Definitely go prepared to spend money but prepared to have some of the best fish you've ever had. Stunning dishes, beautifully presented...."
Jason Jolly
"I went for breakfast and I had the avocado toast and nuttelino coffee. The food was very nice and will definitely come back to try their lunch menu...."
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"We came here as a recommended by a friend. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with pork belly it was finger licking good. My partner ordered bulgogi..."
Liza Cosme
"Modern and chic restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes. Standout was the DIY Ssam, pork+roti+pickle+tempura mushroom is surprisingly an amazing..."
Tony Shi
"This is a great korean fusion restaurant. Love the interior & ambience of the place. It looks like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a..."
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"This place is a hidden gem! Sister dragged me there for lunch, have always walked past it before, looked interesting but never enough for me to go..."
Silvann
"We were there for lunch on Saturday. The place was half packed. There is a nice sheltered courtyard with overhead heaters warming up the space quite..."
Dennis Kee
"Simple food but very tasty! Went there for lunch and my family and we ordered poutine waffle fries and Korean pork on rice and fish and chips for the..."
JenniferJ
"Absolutely brilliant! The food is beautifully done with a modern twist. Every single meal we had was very good. This restaurant could be completely..."
Edwina - Let’s Eat!
"I'd have to be honest and say that Kimchi's permanent menu is not really my favourite, except for the fried rice which is quite nice. So I do find..."
Thom
"From the entrance you would never expect a beautifully renovated garden style restaurant hidden inside. The kimchi project serves Korean..."
Jenny Da
"Came here with a few friends for dinner... be careful when out for dinner on Fridays/Saturdays! The beer garden is sometimes home to large after-work..."
Vic
"We had dinner here during restaurant month. The food was amazing - generous portions packed with flavour and the service was very friendly,..."
Wei
"Beautiful decor, whether you're sitting in the garden area outside or a cozy booth inside. Wonderful staff who smile at you and are happy to be at..."
Squiddy
"Cute spot in a courtyard style set up. We’d booked a table for lunch (highly recommend) and enjoyed yummy eats, I especially enjoyed the criss cut..."
Steph Coulton
"I was really impressed by how many different dietary requirements this place could cater for despite the rather small menu. The secret garden is..."
Dini
"Looking for a Korean inspired place to dine? This is the place! With beautiful interiors and a nice outdoor covered courtyard, it makes you..."
Food.review.nz
"We are meat lovers and the pork ribs we ordered is definitely a good choice for us! And I am super love their decorations, we will come back..."
Erica Zhang
"The food was great small portions though. The kimchi fried rice was not even half the plate. Good customer service, the staffs are friendly and..."
Ronagrail Totanes
"Decided to head to The Kimchi Project and I ordered the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and Cookies and Cream smoothie whilst my friend ordered the Kimchi Fried..."
Eggster Eats
"Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in their secret garden out the back. It is a little bit cold but they have put some heaters there which was..."
Auckland Foodie
"This is one of those places where you just know you're going to gram their food - so I did. Food & Service was excellent. Bit on the pricey side, but..."
Jay
"One of the best Asian fusion places in Auckland! The courtyard is beautiful, cocktails are delicious and food is out of this world! Service is always..."
Lizzie
"What a delightful restaurant!! We were seated in the back courtyard area and it is just beautiful. Food was all exceptional! We tried the loaded..."
Emily
"If you are looking for Korean fusion food, the Kimchi project is great. But as someone who really loves Korean food, I felt that the Korean side to..."
Sammy & Raphy
"One of my favourites! The interiors of The Kimchi Project are so creative and inspiring - it makes for the perfect spot to work on assignments etc...."
Lauren.creative
"We went for an early dinner before a show. Great timing as they had some happy hour specials on snacks and wine! The soft shell crab bao was..."
Lacey Thompson
"So rare to find a place like that in the city. The tiny entry hides a beautiful secret garden that can be enjoyed even during winter and on rainy..."
Diogo Reck
"Wow, a hidden gem at Lorne St. I've already heard about awesome reviews at this place so I gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. You will be..."
LilMSunshine
"Came in with friends last year and quite a few times this year.Heard lots of people talk about their kimchi waffle fries, so we ordered them to..."
Rosanne Choy
"One of my favourite restaurants in town! The ambience is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful decor inside and outside with a lovely outdoor eating area...."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Beautiful presentation of lunch dishes; menu not extensive, but perhaps this will continue to be developed. Conveniently situated inner city..."
Maree Brogden
"Food: kimchi salsa and nachos were so good for the $4 happy hour price! I probably wouldn’t get them at normal price tho as the portion is kind of..."
Marina :)
"Cute place, great for drinks. Loved the backyard area with little nice touch of pretty plates and tea pots. The food was good but a bit overpriced..."
Tashee
"Amazing tastes! Loved the kimchi rice, prawns and soft shell crab curry! I highly recommend the kissing panda cocktail and the Korean strawberry..."
Lilo
"I love this place so much... I just want to go there again to try more of their menu! The courtyard area was definitely not what I was..."
Inkles
"The Kimchi Project offers a fresh Korean fusion menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. The Kimchi Project was high on..."
Belly Rumbles
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Love the courtyard. Been twice on a Saturday morning and it has been so lovely & peaceful. Interesting menu. I couldn’t decide what to have on my..."
Cat
"An unassuming Korean cafe from the front. We had second thoughts about entering despite the good reviews as the front was empty. Little did we know..."
Elmocookie
"Got the fried kimchi to share and a bao each. It was really good but the wait was unfortunately too long, around 45 mins. The owner (?) gave us green..."
G
"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..."
Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)
"House sodas are brilliant and the fusion food is superb. Great ambience in the lil bit out back. Would not have expected this quaint courtyard bit..."
Jin Yun
"Best courtyard for a nice little getaway from the fast pace of the city within the CBD. Friendly staff and very delicious food. Highly recommend the..."
Cnjo
"Great experience in here. The decor is lovely especially in the courtyard. It has fire heater so it's warm and nice even in winter. Food is delicious..."
Amy Fhl
"The courtyard is really well decorated and sends a good vibe around. I have come here when it used to be O-bar. The refreshed premises brings about a..."
Bobby Anderson
"Really good ambience, especially at the courtyard. A really good place to study or to catch up with friends. Large coffee comes in a big cup and they..."
Nozomi Oishi
"Really good place to study or meet up with friends. Had the Asian Style bruschetta. Prawns were big and the mango gave made the dish refreshing...."
Wallswecrashedthrough
"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Had the beef short ribs and they were perfectly cooked and my partner had the soft shell crab. Both were delicious...."
Sam Lowe
"Came here to celebrate mums birthday and it was lovely!! I never knew they had an backside area through their sliding areas but it was so..."
Cathy Fan
"Have been here a few times now and the food has always been delicious. A really calming backyard courtyard in the middle of town, it's a nice break..."
Sophie
"Came for dinner for 4, plates are easy to share, Something for everyone. I left feeling satisfied but not too full. It's like a little hideaway,..."
Emma Kostanich
"Have heard this place for long time and finally come for a try. we came here around 1pm and sit the outside area which is nice and warm.I had..."
Stephanie
"We discovered this place while we were walking for High St looking for a place to have dinner at. First time going in was a real bad experience. The..."
Queena
"The Kimchi Project is incredibly pleasing on the eyes with their lush courtyard. You wouldn't even know you're in the hustle and bustle of the city...."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Been 2 times in the past month. Had miso chicken as well as eggplant mince don. Both were nicely presented with great flavours. A little on the..."
Jc
"This place is good! My friends and I can came here for dinner. We ordered a variety or plates and shared. I recommend the pork ribs! It's a cool..."
Emily She
"Love the ambience and decoration. The food did not disappoint too! Good kimchi fries and the bun with the crab was amazing. Get the platter with beef..."
Maria Chen
"We got the Yuzu avocado bowl and the Miso Chicken with an egg as well as a flat white and the matcha latte. These bowls are pricy ($17-20..."
Dxlche
"Fries were a little cold, but overall a good experience! Definitely worth the money! Would recommend going there if you're up for trying a mixture..."
Rena Holstein
"a new 'asian' restaurant with their take on korean inspired dishes and asian flavours. a bit pricey but worth the experience. the food was great and..."
Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell
"Sorry about the crappy photo, looked so good and completely forgot to take photos when the food came! We have the beef short ribs, waffle fries and..."
Jasveen Kaur
"East meets West fusion cuisine. Simple but delicious and aesthetically pleasing food. Lovely atmosphere and overall wonderful customer service. All..."
D_Vicky
"I heard about this place so I came here with my family for dinner. The tables were so close to each other and I could hear the people next to us. The..."
Swl102802
"Super trendy little restaurant with a nice outdoor covered seating area but it feels like more effort is put into aesthetics than the taste and..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Went for a dinner for two with a friend. I really love the interior and the atmosphere especially in the courtyard - which you can't see from the..."
Yuko Saito
"The Kimchi Project is my usual dining place in CBD, i've been here countless times. Loving everything about this place, the deco, the ambience, the..."
Linh 💛
"A cute little Korean inspired restaurant. The food has a Korean influence so not the place to go if your looking for traditional style Korean food..."
Rebecca
"Beautiful looking food.I wonder if my expectations were too high, but I did end up a little disappointed.Went in on a weeknight..."
Charmaine
"Have only been here once, was early in the morning where their kitchen had only just opened.Because of this we had to wait about 50 minutes to..."
Davyd Antipov
"Another great modern korean-european fusion restaurant. The environment is amazing and refreshing. The interior layout makes the whole restaurant..."
Jason Zhang
"This place is a beautiful hidden gem. Was really surprised by how relaxed I felt with my friend the whole time, and how great the food and service..."
Titeuf
"My favorite place to go in Auckland. Love the foods, vibes, and services. The Kimchi fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever had. Haven't tried..."
Belle Chalisa
"I suspect this place is a little over amped on account of its newness. I wanted to like it more than I did.We sampled some buns (pork bun..."
Mysticmojito
"Came here with a mate of mine on a saturday morning. The decor of the patio/courtyard was very comfy, albeit hidden at the rear of house. Food was..."
Connor X
"Once O-Bar, a dark, smoky party bar serving soju cocktails and large plates of greasy food, The Kimchi Project now boasts a refreshingly clean,..."
Sophia
"Stumbled across this little eatery. Awesome little place - lots of hidden seating out the back in the courtyard. Really nice environment. The food..."
Jade
"An amazing restaurant in Auckland. Exceptional food and refreshing ambience. I celebrated my graduation day with my friends here. The food Chicken..."
RsheNZ
"Lovely place, from the outside it seemed like a nice little cafe. We decided to stop in and try the food since the menu caught our eye. We were lead..."
Adrina T
"I came here for brunch on a whim with my sister, and had the fried wontons. It was packed with flavour and tasted delicious, not fatty at all. The..."
Local Grams-ma
"This is one of the places that my friends and I have been very excited to check out after having heard so many amazing reviews and seen beautiful..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Delicious food. Amazing decor. Charming out door area. Kimichi project has such an incredible atmosphere. The food is delicious and super creative. ..."
Oones Connor
"After walking past here one day and reading about it from various places I knew I had to try it. We were 4 ppl and ordered prawn n chicken..."
Miss Kiki
"food & service was amazing, prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend this place! I especially loved the kimchi waffle fries, the drinks however..."
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"If you're looking to experience what Korean cuisine has to offer, there's no better place to start than the Kimchi Project. Open for..."
Two Dark Coffees
"I recently ordered KimChi waffle fries as well as the chicken and pork bao through UberEats. The food was outstanding, but in my honest..."
Miah Dixon
"Newly opened joint in town and it has caught the hype of many people around. I've heard and seen so many good reviews about this place and I've come..."
MS LKDG
"Love their kimchi fries 😍😍Only downside of this place is the price of food are quite expensive and small portion. Great atmosphere..."
JungYun Lee
"Bad weather but great food!Heard of Kimchi Project many times, and finally have time to make it! The pork and prawn hunton is a bit salty but it..."
Shirley Yu
"This place will definitely stand out as you walk along Lorne street, with its picturesque set up. Don’t let the size of this place deceive you..."
Anna Wei
"Fun and inviting atmosphere. Food was tasty but missing the spicy and sour kick you get with kimchi. From the name I expected to be falling..."
Mya
"There's nothing bad to say about this place.The food was great, service great, nice setting in the lounge. If you want a seat in the lounge you..."
Darren Big Belly
"Nice service, Nice food! Definitely top 3 on my recommending list. Try out the Kimchi Waffle and the fried rice here. Price are bit high but..."
Megan Miao
"My instagram feed is photobombed with pictures of the kimchi project. It is Asian fusion cafe/bar which is a hidden gem on lorne street. It's very..."
Jay
"Over a month ago, I checked out The Kimchi Project along with a few food bloggers. I’ve heard about this new Asian Fusion cafe/restaurant and I was..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Great visit to this popular spot. Friendly service & the option of inside, street front or courtyard seating. Clean & tidy.Tried the pulled pork..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here on a date with my boyfriend and we ordered 4 dishes. The pulled pork Bao was good but in my opinion it wasn't worth the price. The kimchi..."
Ariel Chen
"Such a beautiful hidden Gem on Lorne street ! Great service and friendly staff and chef. We ordered a Panang curry and signature kimchi fries,..."
Simone Yeoh
"Went here for celebrations with a friend and found it excellent! Service was great, the waitresses were all friendly and patient as we struggled to..."
Amesirv
"11.45am. I'm getting pretty hungry. I'd been looking forward to checking this place out ever since I'd heard about it by chance two weeks ago. Having..."
Vivi S
"Another fine example of don't judge the book by its cover. This place definitely doesn't seem elegant from the outside but when u go inside, it's a..."
Marcella
"Excellent food and service! Came here with a friend and we started off with 2 mains and a side, then ordered another 2 mains--we couldn't..."
Oksana Zhang
"Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful setting – definitely worth checking out at least once if you're in town.The Kimchi Project..."
Raymond Tiong
"Newly opened Korean and Western fusion eatery! Lovely decor and design of the place is stunning, when I first walked in. My friend and I ordered the..."
Kirsten
"From the street you only get a glimpse of a small restaurant but out back is a lovely surprise. There is a lovely large outdoor courtyard at the..."
Bonita Tiamo
"Modern & chic restaurant. Great customer service, and food was served promptly. I ordered kimchi fries and Asian fried rice with pork belly. My..."
Miura Elikana
"Wow!! The food was amazing and I love the courtyard. It's quite hidden and that's what love about it. We ordered the beef tartare, 2 way chicken and..."
Lily Chow
"Okay how do I start? The first time I stepped into this cafe I was in love with the decor and the vibe. The crews in the cafe were nice and good..."
I Love To Chew Real Food
"Took my staff member here and we both had great experience. Entrance is clean yet could be small but if you walk in, it leads you to the stunning..."
Shazza
"Heard lots about this place so I just had to try it out! My friend and I had the beef noodle salad, pulled pork bao and chicken & prawn..."
Lin Kee
"Heard some negative comments about this new restaurant from my friends before. I visited here this noon and ordered one Kimchi waffle fries from the..."
Michelle Hwang
"I ordered the Southern Asian Style Kimchi Fried Rice and as fancy as the name sounds, so is the taste. This is probably what it feels like..."
Tavita Milford
"Great atmosphere big outdoor area at the back. Pricing is slightly over priced for certain items ($10 for one bao). Asian bruschetta was super fresh..."
Annie Bananie
"Nature person? There's a courtyard at the back. Don't be fooled by the small space from the front. Get a nice cozy nature feel at the back...."
Michelle Chua
"I'm in love with location and the decor of this place. Do not be fooled by the tiny cafe front - there is a beautiful courtyard out at the back with..."
Ffionachua
"Great interior design, friendly staff! Ordered all 7 mains on the menu to get the full experience, all i can say is its a good take on korean fusion..."
Albert Fu
"Great vibes and nice food, staff are friendly. We two ordered one fried rice, one fried waffles and two buns, the portions are small, it's better to..."
Tingting Zhang
"The Kimchi Project is a Korean inspired casual restaurant with a very cool ambience and excellent food. My wife and I had dinner here before going..."
Jules Landsman
"Nice restaurant and it has a good location in AKL CBD region. Asian styles food and decorations, so many people here no matter lunch or dinner time..."
Spencer Zhan
"Do not be deceived by the small store front, ask to be brought to the courtyard out back and you will be amazed! Beautifully decorated with such a..."
ShoRt
"The dumplings were AMAZING. Hands down favourite. The kimchi rice was also very good, the egg was cooked perfectly. The waffle fries were good. Only..."
Pamela Mansell
"Visited The Kimchi Project the second week it opened and we were pleasantly surprised. Lovely friendly staff and beautiful food in an equally..."
Lillian
"Visited The Kimchi Project today for lunch. New obsession! The service was great, selection of food was decent and the food was full of flavour. We..."
Chloe Sharrock
"I heard about this new Korean inspired cafe from my friend and we were super keen to try it out. The ambience and setup was extremely nice and serene..."
Priscilla Khang
"Very impressed with the atmosphere of the place. When I walked in with my workmates we were greeted with friendly faces and got sent to an amazing..."
Ana
"The food is amazingly good, I love the decoration , the food is nice , beautifully presented !! Would definitely come back again. A perfect place for..."
Tw393
"This was a great little place tucked away on high street. It's bigger on the inside than it looks and the atmosphere takes you to Asia. Service was..."
Hitesh Patel
"I have been walking past this place so many times, and I finally got a chance to eat here! The eggplant 🍆 is fantastic; the rice cake is also very..."
He Xu
"One of the best Korean restaurants in the city and perhaps country with multiple vegetarian and vegan options, which is additional treat. Everything..."
Raf K
"Really good space with a nicely designed back garden and well laid out front seating. Good vibes and good, with bold flavours. We had the tempura..."
Ran W
"Everything here was great! Place is nice, food is amazing and the waiters were super friendly. Would definitely come..."
Matt Ahmed
"The back of the restaurant has great aesthetic, with amazing ambience and spacious also. The food was really delicious with a concise menu so you..."
Jina Hong
"We really enjoyed our experience at The Kimchi Project. We got there when it first opened on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet -..."
Emelia Todd-Lister
"I would have given 5 stars on the food, but I felt the portion size was a little smaller. Otherwise, this place is AMAZING!! The kimchi fried rice is..."
Vishaka Kinger
"Absolutely loved this surprising hidden garden round the back. Great food, awesome company and if you love craft beers on tap. Be sure to try their..."
Ali Steven-Riley
"Unremarkable from the road front. Even as you enter, it looks like a rather drab diner. Feeling a little confused with the empty seats; we were told..."
Tim Arcus
"Great place. Extremely fast and friendly service. The food was super tasty and good portions too. We went via first table so we were sat in the front..."
Sara Hosking
"Went there for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by their nice ambience- the decor was super vibey and Insta worthy. We ordered the kimchi fried..."
Emma Liang
"I physically cannot review this restaurant in a higher level. I do not often say this, but if you are coming to Auckland and are looking for..."
Noah Dunlop
"Definitely worth a visit to try something new. The chef is doing a really good job. The other staff seemed a bit indifferent in my opinion. I believe..."
Irina Iris
"Good food. Kimchi flavour was mild in dishes to cater for people who are new to kimchi, however they do sell it as a side. Menu variety is on the..."
A A
"What a delight, the courtyard was magical. The service and food were both excellent. My cocktail was different and..."
Lee Smith
"Nice and cozy place. They did a good job of keeping the place warm. Food was good..fried eggplants were the best Dessert took out all the fun tho coz..."
Vindya Naidu
Vivace
84/100 (1673 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Went here a while back for dinner. The food was really good and well balanced and the portion sizes are good as well. One thing I found a bit..."
Foodaficionado
"Check out the bar before or after dinner, such a nice cosy spot! So many tapas type dishes to choose from, all of them great, get a group together so..."
Nicola Richards
"Lovely restaurant with delicious food! I really enjoyed the prawn pasta and the prosciutto pizza. My only “critique” would be that the pricing is..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Timely service..."
Mahesh Khupse
"I have passed by this place on fort street on many occasions, never realising that this gem was hidden in plain sight!Hands down the best..."
Anchal Naik
"I never knew a place this big and spacious ever existed on High St as most of the establishments here are tiny, little that I realize there can be a..."
Ang Sarap
"We had our small wedding reception lunch at Vivace and it was amazing! Mandy at Vivace helped us plan our event and was very helpful, generous and..."
Seb De Raadt
"Chose this place to celebrate my birthday and overall it was a good experience. They replaced books with booze on the shelves and I think a..."
Yulia
"Went to dinner with a couple of mates and had a great time! Food and staff were amazing. We ordered a whole bunch of food and ate and ate. Thank you..."
Maria Foy
"Hadn’t been to Vivace since they moved. We had the set menu & all food was well made. Really good value - almost too much food. Service was..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Nice front of house staff. AttentiveStarter lamb koftkas. Fragrant matching cucumber base with tomato puree.Main chicken pizza. Ok...."
Mike G.
"I would like to start from the time that I made a booking. Mandy helped me out to have a table for my birthday and they even called a day before to..."
Robert Jaime Fernandez
"Got a duck risotto and duck fat chips. Both were amazing but risotto was a bit salty, otherwise would have starred. Was scared that the entre size..."
Dumpbum
"Really beautiful interior, all the servers were super friendly and helpful. We made a booking for 10 but had 12 people on the night and they were..."
Emma
"Wow we came here on a quiet Monday night after a very busy day. Our waitress Chantal placed us around the large warm fireplace and made us feel so..."
Karen Faulkner
"Quite a nice place, dark but rather romantic actually with the lighting. Food was good and a dairy free option in an Italian meal is always..."
Dini
"Went here with my sis this Friday... great great service! Our waitress was so lovely and attentive. Had the pollo risotto and the kumara gnocchi with..."
Vic
"Came here on a Wednesday night after a long day at Uni and also got a $50 voucher from a friend. The staff were very friendly and the food service..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here as a group for dinner. The menu has a lot of great stuff to choose from so it was hard to decide, so we will have to come back again. I had..."
Hilary Campbell
"Came here on Saturday before they got busy! It’s a hidden gem on High St and can be easy to miss! But once you reach the top of the stairs you’ll..."
Oksana Zhang
"Party of 5, we came here for an early Friday dinner. We decided on the tapas menu (which I'm not usually keen on at any restaurant because I always..."
Nummynum
"Came here with a grabone voucher. I ordered their specialty kumara gnocchi and a side salad. Both dishes were fantastic. The gnocchi wasn't heavy,..."
Jamez Hill III
"The flavours here are real special. Caramelized onion pizza was great, the base was crispy and the cheese stringy. The pork belly dish was my winner..."
Mocha
"We had our Christmas party here at Vivace and it was fabulous! A fantastic venue that was vast and spacious, there was a bar, outdoor..."
Medium_Rare
"Great work Christmas party here last week. Nice little area to ourselves and great choices on the set menus. Will be back for sure just me and my..."
Lana
"We ate here twice within five days, the first experience better than the second. I like the space a lot, both the balcony seating over happening High..."
Matthew K
"This italian resto in CBD has good food and especially the ambiance. thumbs up 😊🖒🖒Amazing staff who are really nice and accomodating..."
MONICA JOY
"Good set of tapas. Not as creative as some of the more modern and newer restaurants in auckland. Everything is deep fried so not as interesting with..."
Travels4Food
"Just had dessert here ... Loved it!I had the apple crumble cheesecake and my partner had the pear and ginger pudding! Both were lovely ......"
Helen I.
"love the atmosphere, love the good, love the service. both times i've been here i've had the kumara gnocchi and got the small size opposed to the..."
Grace
"It is quite a nice place that is located in the upper levels on High Street. When you go up the stairs you end up in a large open loft with plenty of..."
Benedict Uy
"Walked in here during lunch, lovely atmosphere, great customer service and the food is priced reasonably and tasty.Bacon cream soup (4/5)..."
Julie
"This place is so much bigger than it looks. The service here is great and the good is even better. The fried paella balls are really delicious..."
Dxlche
"The atmosphere at Vivace is really nice, a warm setting with lit fireplace really sets the mood for dinner on a winter night. Food was tasty and..."
Joanna 🌷🍵
"Dined with friends on a week night and this place was heaving. Still we managed to find a table and order tapas which were tasty and came quickly...."
Helen Gyde
"Vivace, I thought is hidden on high street and have passed this many times to actually go next door to the vegetarian restaurant. We were a table of..."
Tupz Malina Hemming
"Walked in off the street on a Thursday night , despite being busy we were seated quickly, and drinks brought out almostImmediately. For our..."
Ariane Nuttall
"Heard good things about this place so I bought a GrabOne and came on a Monday evening. We were the only ones there and so had the pleasure of being..."
Ming
"Have read reviews about this establishment for a while and we were very interested to try it out.Booked the table via their own "booking..."
Patrick Tong
"From memory I got the $60 set menu which started with bread and a spread platter (The pate was amazing), followed by hot tapas which included paprika..."
Bryan Chan
"Hi, we had gone in a group of 8 to celebrate an occasion. What an experience, this is a gem in central Auckland that never ceases to amaze at every..."
Rakesh Sethi
"As a dining destination Vivace has a wide range of options, with spaces designed for large groups along with a very smart main dining room. The..."
Gus
"■ Beautiful decor■ Creative menu■ Tasty food■ On the pricey endThey say first impressions last and they..."
FoodieOodie95
"While the food was fine and wine was ok, the waiter took away the tapas platter while it was still on my plate.Not good at all.  Very..."
Saradha Sekhar
"Great service, amazing atmosphere and great food!I am obsessed with the decor of this place during dinner time. The big fire, the retro..."
Winnie Luo
"This is an awesome venue... Lots of different spaces to enjoy - ideal for a function, a group or a couple. It is worth climbing the stairs..."
The Wanderer
"Came here on a weeknight and the place was almost full! I did get a table straightaway though and service all night was faultless. The food was..."
Imelda
"Our waiter was amazing from the minute we entered the restaurant, choosing an out of the way table for us to suit having a pram. The food was..."
Fiona M
"Tucked away up a steep stairway, behind the curtains revealed a bustling venue, full tables seated with a mixture of people all with great Italian..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Vivace is a like a great surprise tucked away under a Christmas tree, this place have great food but most of all they have a baked apple crumble..."
MizC
"Great food with fantastic prices. Love the little taster glasses of wine you can get too!Highly recommend the baked apple crumble cheesecake!..."
Felicitycraft22
"I Went there with my parents and the food was really good especially the steak and the seared scallop risotto though the server wasn't very..."
Luiza Ellaine Hermoso
"Located on high Street, this place is has a somewhat rustic Italian feel with the accompanying satisfying food. The portion sizes are good and the..."
Josh Law
"Love everything of this place including the view, and of course, the food. The surroundings are casual and suitable for either birthday parties or..."
Wang Xiaorui
"I love this place. I've been here before with my mum and we came here for a family dinner. We used a Grabone voucher and ordered almost 8 small and..."
Shanzay
"This is a gem of a place that has really awesome, loveable staff. It's becoming more and more difficult to find staff that know their food inside out..."
Grubking
"I've been to Vivace quite a few times now - work dinners (good banquet menus - always something for everyone), lunches & pre-theatre dinners (very..."
Sian
"Wow, where do I begin... Vivace was simply exquisite, the restaurant is large and can accommodate a lot of people, the style is a little old school..."
Philip Doyle
"We had an amazing dinner for 8 in the private dining area, our first time there as a group, very welcoming team. We were very impressed with our..."
Koka4G
"Loved the selection of tapas and great service we enjoyed on Saturday night. Brilliant dessert as well, highly recommend. Easy to find on High..."
Sarah Parsons
"I was recommended to try the onion rings. I think it could be better as some onion rings were not well cooked and it's too oily. Also had the pasta..."
Michelle Chua
"Love the interior here. The restaurant is surprisingly big and spaced out which allows for a very intimate dining experience. I came here with a few..."
Rojas
"A table on the balcony. watching busy high street. excellent service. non intrusive. Plenty on the menu. will be back to try more dishes. kumara..."
Bruce Martin
"The best place to eat in the City! Came here Saturday night with 2 others.This place was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I went with their..."
Tor
"Came here for dinner in a group of 5. We didn't realize how big the place is! It even has its own private dinner room. Love the setting! We were..."
Trin
"We had a phenomenal meal for my sister's birthday tonight. It was our first time there and we were thoroughly impressed with the staff, food and..."
Manic Diner
"Lovely candle lit place for dinnerI guess you can call it another one of those restaurants that sell pasta, steak and pizza - but of those, its..."
Thegreeats
"Lively fun place to chill with friends, great menu and the food is beautifully presented. If you are looking for something exciting order the..."
Nelson Rhodes
"OMG seriously.... this place was perrrrrfect i had just worked 4 x 16 hour days all in row... and i was in desperate need of food attention... only..."
Luxuryloverxxx
"Beautiful Atmosphere , Fantastic Food , Lovely service from waiters , chefs and bar staff 💞🍴🍾 10/10 Have been here twice , Food..."
Kaaaaaailah
"In the heart of the city ... Excellent food. ..good bar... Would love to go again. ...Deserts are also yum ... Highly recommended .. A must go for..."
Pmaroo
"We were thoroughly impressed with the service and the food. I booked for a large group as we were at a conference for the week and needed something..."
Phatnesian
"Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was not what I expected flavour wise- it had a bit of a spice kick- but it was the perfect amount of crispy..."
A
"Food is amazing! We ordered 5 small dishes to share, which was sufficient. Staff were friendly, nice atmosphere. Recommend it for a romantic night..."
Jayne Oates
"The pork belly .. Greasy, oily and fatty but, yummy! We also ordered the smoked duck / seared scallops risotto. Hmm, the duck meat was too dry, will..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Vivace - I like the fireplace and the layout of dining area..The food is good service is always on point.I like their gnocchi and some of..."
FoodLoco
"We were in a booked room for this occasion. Excellent service, environment. Friendly staff. Mains and dessert I ordered very appetising. There is a..."
Tuku
"Amazing service and food!! Had eaten at Vivace with four of my girlfriends for lunch on a Monday with a $100 grabone voucher and tried a wide range..."
Kellie Lee
"One of my absolute faves in Auckland CBD been here so many times and never been disappointed. Lots of seating and some great unique seating options..."
Aimee Young
"The best thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere. As soon as you reach the top of the stairs, you are no longer on Auckland's chilly night time..."
Where.iate
"Had lunch there todayThis has been a long-time favourite of mineHad the Caesar saladQuite superbExcellent service and..."
Glenn Town
"My friend took me here for my birthday and it was just devine. Words cannot do our meals justice.The place is relaxing and has great ambience..."
Sungsam7
"I have been back Vivace a few times already, but the last time my brother tried Beetroot risotto w rocket, walnuts on Vegan venue. It is not as..."
James
"I remember years ago when Vivace was at the top of Vulcan Lane. The space on High Street has character with the high studs. Recommend the..."
Fylde
"This place is stunning.  It perfects the trifecta of ambience, food and service.We went to Vivace on Saturday after a show and without a..."
The Food Scribbler
"Vivace was a last minute dinner decision while in the city, and I was very eager to try for myself. We arrived without a booking around quarter to..."
Rhiannon Baldock
"I LOVE this place. Can never find one fault at all! It's very warm, inviting and spacious! staff are very attentive and lovely, food comes out very..."
Holly Grey
"Perfection. I enjoy quality food and can be at times a bit of a critic about underwhelming food. Vivace did not disappoint! It was to the highes of..."
Grace
"I went here with a bunch of friends for another friends 21st. A well decorated space with outdoor eating on a balcony looking over high street,..."
Marina Harding
"My partner and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Vivace to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. The restaurant is in between casual and fine dining as it is..."
Davo & Sarah
"Vivace is my first Italian restaurant I have tried in Auckland. The food here is expectedly delicate and delicious.It is rather windy today, but..."
Shirley Yu
"Amazing ambience here, perfect for a dinner date, with the restaurant next to the bar in the open space. You have to go up some stairs and through..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Hands down the best Italian food in Auckland. Every time I come here the service is fast / polite and the food is always fantastic. Can never fault..."
Fleur Peps
"We had not been to Vivace for a couple of years. Was excellent then and is still excellent. We opted to share a bunch of tapas. The scallops were a..."
Tim Sato-Thompson
"Love this place! Food is gorgeous and service is great. Highly recommend if you want a cool atmosphere. Have been coming here for years and still..."
Angie
"I go to Vivace quite regularly, favourite restaurant to eat at in Auckland. The tapas are fantastic, namely the haloumi and meatballs, the pepperoni..."
Georgia Dale
"Two thumbs up to Vivace for delicious food, yummy cocktails and super awesome service . Myself, my sister and our friend had tapas and drinks on the..."
K-Lee
"Been here a lot now since this is our new favourite. Great layout very big place.always the right temperature also with an outdoor area for smokers,..."
Sinead O\'Connell
"Was bought here by banking clients when I first moved to AKL - first thought as saw the old staircase was that clearly I wasn't seen as an A list..."
Patrick Johnson
"We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Tapas were fantastic as a shared starter. Highly recommend the goats cheese and mozzarella balls and..."
Kay Adams
"Candles Candles and lots of Candles, WOW...love the atmosphere walking up the staircase opening the curtains and your mood will surely change..my..."
Al Kumar
"been here quite a few times. always good food. had a work function in one of their private rooms which was a really nice space. excellent service. ..."
The Guppy
"One of my favorite city centre eateries. Went again recently with a big group . Fantastic food service and atmosphere always packed as a..."
Victoria
"Thoroughly recommend the wine room for small party.Great tapas and well trained staff.Will go..."
Robin Murray-Leslie
"We had a really lovely dinner here, the food was lovely, market fish - not something I would normally order. the wine list is truely amazing and the..."
Ester
"Food is consistently good here, the wait staff are exceptional, they know us and are always friendly, but not intrusive. We love the tapas..."
Tina Ah Chee
"I held a birthday dinner with 14 friends, booking was very smooth, and I was able to ask them how it was to be arranged. The people were always very..."
Bobby Shen
"I've been here so many times and have never been disappointed! Any time I want somewhere NICE to bring someone, especially out of towners. Go..."
Sara
"Very difficult to be disappointed here - consistently excellent and interesting. I've been going here since they were in Vulcan Lane, take all my..."
Louise Young
"Great service and huge airy space makes a great atmosphere.I have been here for drinks and a couple of dinners last year but this time we wanted..."
Lillian
"Went here for dinner before a show at the Civic. Its a great open space, wooden floors and racks of wine everywhere. They have a few private dining..."
Food Dilemma
"We went to Vivace before the film festival and loved it. The tapas were great and the service was even..."
Lyn Woodley
"If you are looking for a great meal, with great service go to Vivace. Being around for decades speaks volumes about the quality and charm of this..."
Allan C
"We went here with a group of 10 adults. None of us could complain about anything. Everyone in the group said we would definitely come back here..."
Darrin Milne
"Had an amazing experience here for a work dinner. The staff was amazing and offered great recommendations for food and drinks. Would highly..."
Dean Campbell
"It was New Year’s Eve…made a very last min dinner plan. We were lucky enough to dine at their bar area which was fantastic 😍🥂 we had a..."
Vea Masila
"We decided to share a few smaller plates and 1 main which was a great idea really nice meatballs, pork, duck fat potatoes, morrocan chicken and the..."
Kiel Reilly
"The food was great. I felt it was a little pricey considering the size of the..."
L Ram
"Loved this place, the tapas portions were very generous and the food was delicious. The waiter was a lovely chap too! Will definitely be..."
victoria lahman
"The staff at Vivace are amazing and there is a whole vegan menu which is great. The attention to detail from the staff was incredible. My dining..."
April Kerslake
"Italian-style cuisine with a NZ twist. The entrees are great for sharing, and there is a nice selection of pastas and risottos. Love the beer on tap,..."
Michela Zanata
"Went here for a nice dinner and was not disappointed. Food were of satisfying portions. The fried squid and fried mushrooms entrees are great...."
Isabelle Tran
Le Vietnamese Kitchen
83/100 (1564 ratings)
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Buffet
Serves Alcohol
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Highchairs Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Visited last Thursday for dinner. The food was excellent and so were the cocktails. I would highly recommend everything I tried which was the shaking..."
Holly
"Delicious food, enjoyed the fresh spring rolls, twice cooked pork belly (this is a must!!) and beef pho bowl. Authentic and delightful flavours...."
Mikaela Jade
"Really delicious food! Great Vietnamese flavours with a fusion twist. Best to order plates to share! Pork belly is just as good as Mekong Baby and..."
Melissaf.xx
"The kaffir lime chicken was the most delicious dish- flavours very fresh and chicken extremely tender. Serving size was good. Coconut prawns were..."
June Robinson
"Came here due to friend’s recommendation. Food was delicious. Not your typical Vietnamese food. The coconut shrimp was pretty good, you got four..."
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"The food and drinks great and service superb. Best picks spiced tofu, duck salad, calamari, twice cooked pork belly (will order this first, next..."
Bubut
"Loved the atmosphere and food here. Got the pork belly, goat shoulder curry and five spice chicken. In the order from best tasting to least. Pork..."
J Eats
"Amazing food! Cannot rate it enough!Wasn’t expecting much when we got here but I left a happy lady! Service was prompt, staff..."
Saasha
"Wandering around Ponsonby looking for a dessert place. We ended up coming here to try theirs. We tried the caramelised mango sago as well as the..."
Benedict Uy
"Fantastic food! There were so many glorious, fresh, vibrant flavours done to perfection. There were also many interesting options as well as a good..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"I love the cosiness of this place. Prompt and friendly service. We ordered skewers, Ha Noi noodle, market fish and fried noodle. The skewers were..."
Quinn Mai
"Excellent food, excellent variety and perfect for shared lunches. We ordered side plates of crispy coconut prawns and Hanoi-style pork belly and a..."
Sandy Austin
"This place is really nice, the front is a bit quieter than the back and probably better fit for a date night. Staff are friendly, food is quite good...."
Dini
"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants! The food is always good and fresh. The restaurant is located opposite Ponsonby central so if..."
Jenny Da
"Had dinner at Le Vietnamese Kitchen the other night with my friends to celebrate one my friend's birthday. Everyone had an awesome time.. food was..."
Celani Atienza
"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants. Food is always yummy with good portions. Ambience is great. Staff are always friendly. I would recommend..."
Ari Kim
"The chicken and prawn dumplings were delightful, especially with that sauce, damn I ate everything dipped in that.The pawpaw salad and the..."
Mcm
"Another excellent Vietnamese cuisine restaurant. Perfect place for a Saturdate 😊We ordered the famous pho Angus beef, sticky pork &..."
Liza Cosme
"Had a group of 15 and although the banquet looked good and would have been perfect there was the option of a la carte. All of the wait staff did a..."
Birdman
"Venue and service nothing less than what you'd expect from Ponsonby - very good. Prices were reasonable, beef pho, pork belly and green veges were..."
RVEH
"The first time I had the twice cooked pork belly here it was incredible; crispy on the outside and melting on the inside, the second time the pork..."
Wei
"Amazing food! Each bite is so flavoursome and all of the ingredients are so fresh. Would recommend the vegan spring rolls and shaking beef with rice...."
Hannah Maria Tomlinson
"We ordered the Kaffir Lime Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Papaya Salad and Pork Ribs from the Small plates menu. The food was good...."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"Really FRESH and FRAGRANT spices and flavours! Ordered: fresh and deep fried spring rolls, fish of the day and Mekong chicken curry. The fresh spring..."
Try_something_new
"Twice cooked pork belly yummmmmmmmm!!!Oh the cocktail was gooooood too. We are just about to have dessert let’s see what’s going to..."
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"Went here with my partner, had the spring rolls platter and two mains, specifically the platter was deliscious and mains were good to follow. A good..."
ChefAMG
"Visited this establishment several times really enjoyed the squid, should have ordered two, tender and slightly crunchy, yum, tried the pho which i..."
Glenn Evans
"We had the rice paper rolls, pork belly, kaffir chicken and the pho. The sauces with each dish were fabulous and really individual. The food was so..."
Michelle M
"Vietnamese Kitchen is sort of fusion (or rather unauthentic Vietnamese) food.  Beef tartare was not available on the day. Fresh spring rolls were..."
STRADS
"We ordered the Hanoi Style Pork Belly, Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Crispy Half Duck, Duck Lychee Salad, Goat Curry and Shaking Beef. The Hanoi..."
Oksana Zhang
"Been twice. The food is inconsistent between visits. First visit was exceptional. Socond visit was not as nice but chose a different set of dishes so..."
Brian Bonniface
"Amazing taste with great presentation. Went here 3 days ago and all three of us were impressed with the dishes we had. Especially the..."
Shazza
"Nice n quiet place n I really loved the passion fruit mojito n coconut prawns. food has been presented amazing, I should give higher scores but I am..."
Jaleh
"Ordered: Mango beef saladFood: 4.9/5Service: 11/5! Amazing staff. One went above board to make a special egg coffee requested by my friend..."
Edith
"Great spot on Ponsonby Road - the Kaffir chicken is what keeps me going back! The Rice paper rolls are all great too. The Small plates are great..."
Ziggyscratch
"Le Vietnamese kitchen is my fav place ATM, I took a few friends visiting over from Sydney here and not one bad word was said.I always come..."
Harrison Davidson
"Vietnam and France have always had a strong relationship and French flavours and techniques have influenced Vietnamese cuisine for a long time now...."
Hungry Auckland
"I came to Restaurant today with my friend. We tried Pho. Wow Pho is so best and delicious in Auckland. Friendly staff and good service.We will be..."
Peter Nguyen
"Wow what a great little find this place is, just walking past today Thursday 26 Jan 2017, so just had to try a cold summer roll - pork & prawn ($9) -..."
David Purvis
"The quality and quantity of the food are a fair match to the price you end up paying per dish. Not too expensive but not too cheap either, just..."
Rohit Victor
"For a while, Le Vietnamese Kitchen had been seducing us, especially after Innie-the-ponsonby-eatery-extraordinnaire recommended it — and what..."
Husk Creative
"Visited this place a few days ago and loved it!! My boyfriend and I were wondering on Ponsonby road looking for a place to have dinner and I'm so..."
Yujin Song
"Think the owners of LVK are also Tok Tok.The place literally has no one in it during the day - AT ALL! The food is good and..."
Alwayseating
"We had a wonderful evening at La Vietnamese Kitchen. Attentive and friendly staff. Food was excellent. Enjoyed the sauteed aubergine and the duck..."
Katherine
"We came here to eat when we were on ponsonby on a whim with no expectations-- and the food was delicious!! We ordered the pork baos, the fried squid,..."
Shar Young
"The first meal I have ever eaten where I could not fault a dish. Everything we ordered was perfect and the service was amazing. I rate myself as abit..."
Tyrun Masilamani
"We had the kaffir chicken sliders n prawns followed by the twice cooked pork belly shaking beef and mango salad Couldn't fault a thing! Best..."
#fatlyfe
"When we arrived in auckland, this restaurant seems like a good place to eat since the rating is great! When we went there, there is absolutely no one..."
Maureen Grace Kuran
"Visited twice earlier this year and was very impressed - based on those visits I would probably give Le Vietnamese Kitchen a 4-4.5/5. My third visit..."
Melissa Y
"I went with my husband on a lazy Sunday Lunch.The food is undoubtedly awesome. We had 2 starters , one main dish and 2 desserts. We tried fish,..."
Anupama Samantroy
"RUNNERS UP: (Le Vietnamese Kitchen) this funky restaurant is located in the heart of Ponsonby just under the famous GeorgeFM radio station. This..."
House Of Eats
"Love this place!  Whether it's for lunch, nibbles and a drink outside in the afternoon or dinner, this restaurant really delivers. The food is fresh..."
Jacqui Murdoch
"Been there over 5 times for lunch or dinner, really nice place, great food and good service, all in a nice decor. Consistent quality. Menu is very..."
Brainless Foodie
"Where do I start? Gorgeous Pho with flavoursome broth. Luckily there wasn't too many diners in the back I lifted up my bowl to drink all of that..."
Eat.sleep.repeat
"Love the vegetable rolls for the entrée and pho with chicken and lime leaves as main! I've tasted the Buncha too and I know I'm getting it next..."
Kate
"Give a try. Nice restaurant and nice food. I like the prawn on the fire best, not really because of the taste (the taste is ok), it is creative and..."
Yuki Wu
"My partner and I both came hear for a visit. Heard from our friends it was a great place to eat, which it was! The restaurant had a nice uniqueness..."
SHIKA 🍇
"Cool restaurant with gorgeous dining space out the back. Sat out the front to people watch with 2 cold beersies. We shared the Chicken Coconut Salad..."
Jacinta Duncan
"We went last night with two lovely ladies. Loved the hustle and bustle and general liveliness of the place. We decided on having starters and holy..."
Shreeram Mayadeo
"What can I say such a beautiful restaurant, amazing service and food. I was taken here for a celebratory dinner with a friend and it far surpassed my..."
Aroha Kay
"Located on the busy main road of Ponsonby. First impressions are strong, this place is visually appealing, clean and tidy. There is a lot of..."
HJ
"Enjoyed all the food we ordered. Flavourful both starters and mains. Pho was good as well as the slow cooked pork! Enjoyed the Seafood Bouillabaisse...."
Ryan Samson
"Yummy!! 👅💦🍜. Came here with a group of friends and not a single person was disappointed with their meal. The service is ok but the rest is..."
Monique Porteous
"Very creative and full of flavours dinner. The presentation of the lamb rump looks like lamb lollipops. The lemongrass piecing through the lamb gives..."
Moke Xu
"Recently been to this place for the first time. Welcome and service really good and the food was very tasty. Only thing is with the summer heat the..."
Charissa
"We had our meal at the beautiful courtyard behind😄. Vietnamese seems like a healthier choice than any other cuisines for dinner, I guess? Very..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Really great food. I love chicken curry (had that twice now) and the prawns served in a coconut with fire are awesome. The sharing plate of different..."
Jon Harper-Slade
"My husband and I had read all the reviews, and let me tell you, they are true!!! This Vietnamese restaurant is well worth a try. Balanced flavours,..."
B D H
"Great ambience.. Outdoor seating is quite pleasantGood food... Perhaps one of the best tofu dishes I've had in a while and definitely worth..."
Arpita Mandal
"Great service ao far. I'm writing this review here qhile having dinner with my partner and friend. We were served by a really lovely guy who led us..."
Adline Shandil
"From the front, it looks small and dark, but actually there is a beautiful courtyard behind! Both indoor and courtyard area is very well decorated..."
ShoRt
"I went to this place with my partner.. And had a good experience..We ordered a chicken entree- and it was really good..Mains was alright....."
Sanchit Kaushal
"Dinner for 6 last night. Someone else ordered so didn't get to try everything. For entrees we tried coconut shrimps,squid, fresh a spring rolls. All..."
Avi
"Been here in the past and the return trip was just as good although we already had food at the street food collective and ice cream at Ben & jerrys..."
Richie Chewy
"We went there on boxing day. Maybe because it was public holiday, they are short staff, we waited quite long after putting down our order. However, i..."
Zoe Huang
"We came along for a friend's birthday and sat in the courtyard out back. It was a lovely atmosphere, not too loud but not too quiet either. The place..."
Samantha Lines
"Today was my 3rd time visiting this place! I always want to bring different friends here so they can try it because honestly I love the food here..."
Judy Chhy
"We had a nice lunch at Le Vietnamese today, the food was tasty with fresh, aromatic ingredients - Classic home style Vietnamese cuisine.To..."
R & A
"If you are craving modern veitnamese food In a classy setting...This is the go to place! I love the taste of fresh veitnamese cuisine. I went here..."
Hungus Girl
"Vietnamese seems to be one of the current crazes, with this place joining a long list of Vietnamese places like Cafe Viet, Viet Flames, Cafe Hanoi,..."
Frank
"I've only been here 3-4 times and always ordered the same thing LOL! The caramelized pork belly with shallot and egg in a claypot. This dish is..."
Charlene Weaver
"What a wonderful place. I have driven past many times but didn't know what a gem this is.  Went for dinner on Saturday night with wifey. Arrived at..."
Al Kumar
"1st time @ Le Vietnamese Kitchen last night & thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it - from the smiling attentive staff to the delicious and beautiful..."
Helen Ryan
"I've lost count how many places I've come here! As many times needed to try nearly everything on the menu xD Recently I came with my boyfriend and we..."
Melissa
"I had my farewell/birthday dinner here last night and I'd like to say a big thanks to the Le Vietnamese Kitchen staff for accommodating us! It's no..."
Jennifer Manalo
"I had been keen to try this restaurant since it opened and we finally made it down just a few weeks ago. The decor is beautiful and the smells..."
Indoor_Kiting
"Excellent food delivering the authentic Vietnamese tasteThis restaurant is small, bustling and noisy, and the food is delicious. Between the 4..."
Auckland Food Tours
"The best Vietnamese restaurant in Auckland, the services is great but the food is more amazing! Even a normal beef noodle soup is done perfectly...."
Garry Ko
"What better way to celebrate my (LXth) birthday than dining at Le Vietnamese Kitchen with my family last evening. The staff are welcoming and very..."
Mark De Jong
"I had heard great things about Le Vietnamese kitchen and finally had the opportunity to dine here this week. Beautiful modern South East Asian decor,..."
SS
"Went to Le Vietnamese kitchen for lunch and had their chicken salad which was so so yummy and fresh! The flavours complemented each other really well..."
Jessica Teasdale
"I really enjoyed my dinner here! I had the pho and it was full of flavor. We also got some fresh rolls to start and everyone said how delicious they..."
Sophie Ansell
"Was in the area doing some shopping and decided to take my boyfriend here. For starters We got the vegetarian fried spring rolls, fried squid rings..."
Joanne Chiang
"Came with 3 friends on a busy night. Took a while to take our order. Food came quickly.  Portions were not big for the price. Average  food.  Luck..."
Katerina
"Best Vietnamese food in Auckland so far (: Hue fresh rolls Kaffir lime chicken Beef pho Pandan crepe Outdoor sheltered..."
Amy Hola
"LVK is a neat little restaurant across the road from Ponsonby Central. Our staff were friendly and helpful and Between the 3 of us we started w. the..."
Vitale Eti
"I was searching for a new restaurant to try and after hearing about the flaming coconut prawns I decided I had to give it a try. It is located..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Came here with the flatmates and managed to grab a table without a booking. The food was good (get the flaming prawns!), the beer was cold, and the..."
Captain Underpants
"Charming hostess. Table of 3 with no reservation. Seated immediately in cozy warm environment, lively atmosphere. Drinks arrived promptly as did..."
Emma
"I love this place. My wife and I have been there often. Among the best Vietnamese dishes I've had in NZ- Banh mi, Pho, papaya salad and shaking beef...."
Kacie Stetson
"Good location, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was good. We had the mixed rolls plate to start (fresh are definitely the best!), then the..."
Danielle Dunn
"This is so far one of the best Vietnamese restaurant that we have tried. The design of the restaurant was very Asian feel. Two staff were..."
Cindy Ong
"My family & I went here on Saturday night, everything was perfect. The waiting staff were so friendly, the food was to die for, and our food came out..."
Jayne Oates
"Really enjoyed our dinner here! Didn't have a booking but the staff were ever so friendly seated us and gave great service. Prices were decent as..."
Sonam Kumar
"Absolutely nothing to fault. Had the dumplings, chicken skewers, shaking beef and flaming prawns. Also tried 4 different cocktails. Service was..."
Maia Churichkova
"Loved this place!! Everything was amazing. Service was good, food was tasty and the atmosphere was great. We had the flaming prawns, chicken skewers,..."
ET
"Came here for birthday!! It had a traditional vietnamese theme The food was amazing especially the shaking beef just wow couldn't get..."
PiggyBear
"FIRST IMPRESSION: Small, cosy and authentic.SECOND IMPRESSION: Seating down the back opens the whole place up, styled well with the theme...."
Comestible Consultancy
"Right in the middle of Ponsonby bustle, Le Vietnamese Kitchen is a lovely spot for a light meal. The decor is simple and cozy. We sat at one of the..."
Aucklandeats
"The stuffed squid was very creative. The mango salad was awesome. And the beef and the chicken Pho were both great. The sticky black rice..."
Stan Stafford
"Came here for dinner with my friend and it did not disappoint! Presentation, taste , service were all on point. One of the best Asian fusion..."
Trin
"I came here for dinner with 3 friends and it did not disappoint! I would recommend coming with a couple of people just to be able to experience more..."
Laura Hunt
"Finding a Vietnamese place that does great fresh rolls has been my favourite thing about the last month! Since trying their food at Street Eats a few..."
Sananda Chatterjee
"I was searching for a new restaurant to try out when Le Viet Kitchen sprung up at me immediately. Having been to Han San in the city a few times and..."
Oisin O'Reilly
"Went here for my birthday dinner a couple of months back, we found this place just doing a quick Google search as i wanted something Vietnamese but..."
Daniel Eng
"A new addition to Ponsonby's food selections and with the inertial design  it felt like a new twist of Thai. My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to..."
Uka S
"One of the new kids on the block, Le Vietnamese Kitchen opened on Ponsonby Road, a little over three months ago, across from the ever so popular..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I've dined here a few times now, and it's always been a great experience. The staff are very friendly, attentive and helpful. The decor is amazing..."
Hector Fawer
"Le Vietnamese Kitchen is a fabulous new restaurant on Ponsonby Road. This eatery follows a very authentic menu and with plenty of options to choose..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Enjoyed an amazing meal at Le Vietnamese Kitchen last night! The food was incredible - flavours all completely on point. We had the pork belly..."
Amanda Pain
"I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Le Viet! Being of Asian descent I find the food authentic, properly is the best of all so reasonable compared to the..."
Elena
"Booked couple of days before a table for 5. Was very busy, but was able to talk amongst the hustle and bustle.It was a fantastic experience. Food was..."
Claudia Hoskin
"This place is on fire! Great atmosphere great service, very nice presentation. Most importantly good quality food, very authentic! I was surprised l..."
Cupy Dee
"Great ambiance, tasty food & very friendly service! Well done..."
Mike Norman
"Less than one week old, Le Vietnamese Kitchen was buzzing on arrival. It was pleasing to know that they were happy to take bookings when I rang up..."
EatsByZee
"The food was tasty, especially the crispy duck. A good selection of food on the menu. The service felt a little cold but served its..."
Helen Joe
"Just amazing the food is to die for . Now we go every Saturday. Eat leave and then think about the next Saturday coming. The ribs pork salad chicken..."
Shannon Farrell
"Was walking around Ponsonby looking for something to eat. Saw this place and decided to give it a try. Was going through the review and saw that..."
Wilson Shum
"The beef cheek massaman curry, the duck fried rice, the duck salad, and the Hanoi noodle were all excellent. The customer service was decent. Nice,..."
Nathan
"Everything is great. Beautiful presentation, delicious food and suitable space for family and..."
Vivian Nguyen
"Today’s so beautiful day, I and my friends come here and enjoy Vietnamese’s traditional food. The food is great with a strong hometown flavor...."
Quinn Nguyen
"Nice nice nice 👍 Was invited to this lovely place by a friend for a catch up dinner, we had very good time there. Beautiful tasty food with decent..."
Hunter Auckland
"Beautiful and exquisite small restaurant, when there are many customers, the service staff will appear a little less, but you can still feel their..."
jin jeremy
"Food was really tasty.. staff was good, atmosphere was quite authentic vietnamese way but the toilets were dirty and full of mosquitoes and heaps of..."
Mohit Gupta
"Great tasting food and good portions! However, it was too busy and the waiters didn't have time to take our dessert order. We waited 20 minutes after..."
MH
"Customer service was awesome. The American guy was so polite, friendly and gave us hints on some delicious dishes. I'm happy they had a few Vegan..."
Justin K
"I love Le Vietnamese Kitchen, gorgeous food, great cocktails and wonderful service. Every dish taste immaculate. I'm hungry just thinking about the..."
Todd Waters
"Went for a quick dinner but the food was delicious! Portions are large and serviced by really friendly staff! Small and cozy place.. highly..."
Kasun Palihena
"Bit pricey but worth it as food is excellent. Happy to handle allergies and special requests. Good atmosphere and not too packed when we went on a..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Nice food, a bit on the pricey side, but the servings sizes were good. Nice cocktails and the atmosphere was good, their back area was more cozy..."
Hitesh Patel
"Food was amazing, beautiful flavours. Pretty pricey for lunch... Heaps of vegan options, mostly well balanced but a bit lacking on the protein side..."
Kati Ohens
"We went here on a whim because we were craving some pho- everything was so delicious and fresh tasting. We had specials- beef pho, chicken bahn mi,..."
Miri Elena
"Flavoursome and well balanced dishes. Loved the wagyu & lemongrass skewers, crispy half duck, and especially the five spice chicken. I’m glad we..."
Lisa T
"I didn’t expect coconut prawn comes like this way, big wow from me. Lots of crispy shred coconut. cut a dice, eat with a piece of Viet mint. Lack..."
Joanna Li
Tasca - Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant
83/100 (1668 ratings)
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"very delcious and authentic. nice..."
Daniel
"Dined here a while ago. The tapas were tasty as was the service whether I was alone or with a friend...."
CARO CONSUMES
"Yummy and pretty decor. Friendly..."
Chrissy
"Busy lunch on a Friday, so of course we ordered Sangria! We order the Linguine Al Mariscos, two Vegan Pizzas and Fries. Sadly the Linguine mussels..."
Candy
"Everything was delicious, especially the paella..."
Grace Duan
"The Margherita pizza was divine - full of flavour but expensive for a pizza with no meat. Quality ingredients were used and very fresh - the crust..."
June Robinson
"Love the romantic atmosphere there! Food are delicious. Paella is my personal favorite, meatballs are tasty as well. For dessert, we had chocolate..."
Dee
"Great ambiance with live music on Saturdays!The staff was friendly and attentive and the location is convenient. They have a big space so we..."
Wapatino
"Another amazing atmosphere, food is always tasty! Main dish was slightly on the large side lacking flavor towards to the middle of the beef cheek,..."
Shaun Ross
"When: Friday nightWhat we ordered: Grilled Haloumi Cheese, Chorizo and Migas, Albondigas, Paella Mixta, Market Fish and Sangria.What stood..."
Happie
"Really nice food and drinks. Tasty so yum and delicious,especially the meatballs, my husband loves it. ingredients are all fresh. Service good..."
LuNa The TuNa
"I love Spanish food, this place does it authentic. A great place to come for a light dinner. Their sangrias are super refreshing too perfect for this..."
Food2belly
"Nice atmosphere and the food was delicious. Very welcoming staff members. Made a change having a main course that was substantial compared to other..."
Paul Frehley
"Nothing much to say...Just a really warm and cosy place to dine in. Ordered their Chicken&Spinach quesadillas and speggetti&meatballs,..."
Mesha Nandos
"Mostly go there for dinner but also open for lunch too. Large restaurant with great atmosphere. My favourite items on the menu is the paella and the..."
Rob
"Our go to place for working lunch.The food selection is quite broad, the quality is above average and the portion is generous.I am pretty..."
Andrean
"Great place to snack and have coffee on nuffield.Everyone is always friendly and they have great peach ice tea!Service:..."
Tony Ma
"Dined here yesterday - the food was delicious (though our dessert and hot chocolate did take a while to arrive).  We had the mussels in saffron,..."
Pritika
"I like the $7 coffee and savoury scone combo. Scones are always fresh and full of flavour. Meals are hit and miss sometimes but good tapas for..."
Bianca Ratima
"Four of us had brunch here on Saturday amService was very goodAs were the mealsThey did overlook a request for eggs to be done..."
Glenn Town
"Went here for dinner. The service was great and the atmosphere was great, the live performer was awesome. The food was Ok but nothing special, I..."
Fraser Jordan
"Occasionally when I want something different to Cali’s I walk a few metres down to Tasca’s. I’ve been to Tasca’s a few times now, and I must..."
Medium_Rare
"I always have an amazing experience at Tasha and Danielle always makes us feel at home. The Dolma is to die for and the market fish always done..."
Amanda Grace Leo
"Nice atmosphere, nice staff good place for relaxing afternoon. Good selection of drinks. Especially best sangria in auckland by far.Must..."
Arpit Joshi
"We were in the area and after reading some reviews on here/looking at their menu we wanted to give it a go. Service is standard and the ambience is..."
Jeffie
"I had nice diner here. I didnt know the signature dishes .but all of my friends ordered the same dishes (34 dollar one). My pizza n shrimps was..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Really great food! An entire Veggie and entire Vegan menu are provided on request! So much delicious food! Reasonably priced for the amount you get..."
Vegesaur
"Been to this place several times,never let down. Came in Sunday night, ordered signature dishes Paella and Roast lamb shoulder,and sword fish..."
Brad
"I absolutely love this place. The food is a delight and because tapas come in small portions, you get to try more than one thing with each meal. We..."
Mmmfood
"Came in last year after school with a friend for afternoon tea.Delicious moist muffins served in a nice cozy environment by friendly staff...."
Rosanne Choy
"If you've ever been to Europe or Spain, this place will bring back lovely memories for you. :) It really feels like dining out in the Mediterranean...."
Sam L
"Who doesn’t love Spanish tapas? As per usual I ordered way too much for just two people but what we didn’t finish we took home so we can enjoy..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Came here for dinner with a friend and it was our first time dining here. The place was quite full but we managed to get a table with their staff..."
Reenz
"First visit, excellent food and it was flamenco night, delighted. First spanish restaurant that actually feels and tastes like spanish. Lovely rustic..."
Rita Ribeiro
"You shouldn’t miss the gold old Spanish taste at Tasca New Market. Must-try are the Pastrami Pizza, Pepperonni Pizza (which we ordered twice!),..."
XED 🐘
"My friend and I have been to this place (Dominion rd branch) so many times and terms of foods we were always happy with the quality and taste. But..."
Lucia DK
"The service here is really good and the waitress was always smiling and friendly. However the menu itself wasn't very vegan friendly. The menu was..."
Aimee.
"Our party of 4 walked 100 meters to have dessert and liqueur coffee at Tasca ( Newmarket) last night. We were seated quickly, together with the..."
Ken White
"My oh my! Ive been to Tasca, Newmarket a few times. Situated along Nuffield St. Good vibe and ambiance capped with nicely dimmed lights. Food was..."
LilMSunshine
"Came here just before the lunch time rush on a Saturday and was seated straight away. Between two people we got the kumru burger, spicy meatballs,..."
Lucyeatsakld
"I was hugely impressed with the Tasca on Dominion Road, however, this was my first time visiting the New Market branch.The layout is quite..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Had a lovely night last night... ordered the oxtail, mussel, beer. Service was good, nice lady with kind services. Did not have any issues at all...."
Edi NT
"Loved this place, went here for my friends 21st birthday a while ago and the staff were so kind and friendly to us. The food is delicious and tasty...."
Sid
"Really enjoyed my time at Tasca the other night, have been here several times and the food is always delicious. I just think its a little expensive,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Just popped in for a quick moccachino and ordered ahead. Lovely service thanks for the wee chocolate surprise. I'd like to try the lunch next it was..."
S&G Take Auckland
"I like coming here on a cold night -the decor and atmosphere is really warming- especially nice if you manage to get to sit by the fireplace. My..."
HayShanna
"Such a beautiful interior and nicely welcomed by Spanish waiters, full of vibrant dishes and really filling and delicious! Had such an amazing time..."
Chuchueats
"Tasca is a fantastic restaurant for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or just coffee! I've done it all. Of all the menu dishes I've tried, I would..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"Delicious, well made food with heaps of flavour and variety. This is a great place to come with a big group of people. Everyone was raving about the..."
Roni Ramone
"Had the squid. Great aioli but could have had more squid. Simple menu. Restaurant a little dark inside and cluttered. Table wobbly and cutlery a..."
Pedro
"Had an early lunch her with my wife and one of my daughters. We had the cheese scones (excellent texture and flavour), the fries (fresh oil - very..."
Austin
"Tasca, this place always brings a smile on my face. Newmarket has a lot of character and this place totally adds to bring that out. Very well thought..."
Disha
"Stopped by for lunch. The wait staff were really friendly and showed us to our table and gave us time to wait for our last friend. They were fairly..."
Benedict Uy
"Amazing food amazing service, first time here with my family won't be the last. highly recommended, try it out for yourself good good good..."
David Gaines
"I was around new market this morning and looking for a place for brunch. I've always liked tasca for their dinner and decided to try their brunch..."
Joanne Chiang
"Called in here for lunch Thursday 25 Aug 2016, nice Spanish fell, I did make a phone booking and inquired about the fish in there Pallea - I was not..."
David Purvis
"That dreamlike cosy fireplace with the mint tea and cake from the other day? That was actually Tasca in Newmarket. It's bigger than what you see from..."
Vivi S
"Great food at reasonable prices! Waitress was very friendly ..however the owner seemed a bit confronting? So after our food we ordered a..."
Thegreeats
"It had been a while since I'd eaten at Tasca, so we were keen to try their menu after being regulars there in the past.We were lucky to score a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"It was a Saturday night, we were a bit hungry but not starving, thus we decided to go out and find a place we could have some bites. We were not..."
Eduardo Dias
"We ordered Moorish Eggs, Tapas lunch, Carbonara and Steak Sandwich. The meat balls in the moorish eggs were dry maybe because of reheating. The..."
Mira Sri
"We had the grilled tomato bread and moorish eggs - they were good, tasty and no real complaints. Coffee is great. Oh I did feel the meatballs were a..."
Jayce Huynh
"We dined at lunch,the place wasn't packed but it took a while to get service for placing orders and getting extras like drinks. The tasca lunch we..."
Tet
"Tasca is my favourite restaraunt in Auckland. It has a nice ambience, service is exactly the way I like it, really great pizza (one of the best in..."
Helen S.
"Really good food, I ordered a salad and it was really delicious. This is my second time here and enjoyed it again. Really fast service and friendly..."
Taran
"We came here for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the baked eggs and spanish eggs and they were both very generous with size and..."
Breadzania
"Awesome Spanish restaurant!!! I bought a breakfast voucher on Granone, which was a good value of money. I ordered moorish eggs and a glass of latte...."
Di
"Ordered the bacon and eggs benedict for brekkie and it was delicious. Service was great and I loved the atmosphere of the place. Overall, I..."
Iluv Pandas
"Onethe eggs Bennie mission once again, this time went to Tasca, the place is awesome; cool vibe and great location. Purchased a voucher for $10 which..."
Chris Fernando
"I've been here a few times. The lamb shanks and oxtail are amazing. The churros are amazing. They even have a Greek night. My favourite place to dine..."
Karl Swart
"I was pretty damn chuffed with the service and food here. Came here for a light lunch and ordered the soup from the El Cheapo menu (love that they..."
Shannon T
"Had the Margherita- was absolutely delicious. The el cheapo menu on weekday is pretty reasonable compared to the full menu prices. Lovely staff...."
A
"We went tonight after finishing 10 k pink walk , 5 of us we shared tapas was very tasty and filing , we enjoyed the food and would love to try brunch..."
Fiona
"As you walk in, this place definitely depicts a Mediterranean vibe, which is a good start when you're visiting a restaurant that specialises in..."
Mat
"Came here for a friend’s birthday dinner during a weekday. The atmosphere in the evening here is super cozy and has a great vibe. On the night that..."
Helena Chen
"Came here with a small group for a coffee. Coffee was yummy and looking at the other tables I will definitely come here for a bite to eat aswell...."
Katrina Dodge
"This place is so good! Both times I have been there I've had the chicken wrap. Good sized meals and well priced considering lots of places in new..."
Claire Emily
"Really great food, came here with a grab one voucher and you can't go wrong. Food was fast and delicious, service was good. Can't fault it!..."
Stevie Clutterbuck
"I forgot what these are called. Went there for lunch the other day, superb quality love the meatball thing, the bread was pretty nice, thought they..."
Jim Lu
"Came here with some friends for lunch and it tasted great. The interior was colourful and the vibe was alright. A little music would have made it..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"I would give them credit for their nice and spanish feel interior, but i did not really enjoy my meal. I ordered the calamari. My partner liked..."
AngeLi
"I'm not very fond of Tasca's food, but their baklava and Turkish tea is quite nice. The decor is lively and there's tons of seating options. Whenever..."
Jaya
"A great place in a very convenient location. The tapas is a typical preparation and is good. The ambience is great and staff is overall friendly...."
#1
"we went here on a Wednesday's night,they are very busy. Service are not following up since customers are keep coming. The food are good,love the..."
Megan Yang
"Been coming here for years, and it's been amazing every time. Great staff, food and even better service. Awesome friendly atmosphere and pretty much..."
Tom
"Time and date: Weekend breakfastFood and beverages ordered: tapas lunch(meatballs and chorizo on beans), french toast and..."
Cheap Cheap Foodie
"Was absolutely starving after a hard days work and I decided to visit here with a close friend of mine for dinner today. Since we made early..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Always a good option for an early dinner after a mooch round newmarket. Relaxed atmosphere in an informal setting. Bit pricey but very tasty tapas...."
Sheena
"Zomato notes this restaurant is BYO but last night (Saturday)  it was not? However food and service were quick and good. Great spot for after dinner..."
Damaris Swinburn
"I love Tasca. I have been here on various occasions and I am always very happy with the food, service and prices. I would highly recommend the..."
Juliet Ede
"Visited Tasca on a Saturday night with a few friends - absolutely loved it.  The food was amazing, and the feel/vibe of the place was very bright..."
Mel Cope
"Lovely place with a great atmosphere. However my only experience here wasn't great. I ordered bacon and eggs on toast and received beans?! Then when..."
Aimee R
"I first tried Tasca at the end of last year when we had a staff function. We tried most of the tapas (my favourite being the patatas bravas) and had..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"If you're stuck in New Market for the day and bored of seeing Remuera housewives frolicking in their fluoro Nike attire or the hordes of teenage..."
Monica
"This place was amazing I loved it , went for breakfast staff were super cool and friendly ordered egg something it was incredible forgot to..."
Harri Well
"Came here for lunch the other day with my friend, not sure if it's because we ordered the wrong thing but it was pretty average. We ordered the tapa..."
Trin
"I met 4 relatives for lunch on Friday at Tasca. The restaurant /tapas bar has a warm friendly atmosphere and the staff are most welcoming and..."
Lochbuie
"Tasca is one of my favorite places to have coffee/tea time in New Market. It's one of the coolest places to hang around in Nuffield Street. The..."
Ninjunkie
"We walked by and came for curious and we were happy with it. Very nice place. Waitress lady is very nice. Dont know much about the menu but that..."
Han
"We were after something Spanish and stumbled across this place and what a great decision to go inside for lunch...in fact we went back the next day..."
Ian Littleworth
"Just had the most amazing eating and relaxing experience at Tasca! I'm on work business and eating alone and find myself on a couch, in front of the..."
Esther Consedine
"I love this place. It is a bit expensive but you would expect that in new market. Has a great atmosphere an the food and drinks are great. Such nice..."
Emily
"The food was really delicious and the service was incredibly fast. We got four tapas and the desserts and they were all fantastic. In particular, the..."
James Tum
"This restaurant has been one of the best ever best breakfast I have had out of home. Everything fantastic. Perfect coffee. amazing calamari was..."
Luke Crowley
"Went to Tasca on a Sunday for a casual catch up. With our coffee, my friend and I had a savoury scone each which was surprisingly delicious (I..."
May Wang
"Really great!. We went for a birthday party and had a treat! Real Spanish tapas, good selection of wine, even live music. Much more than we expected...."
Jason Prendergast
"Went there Saturday morning for breakfast! Bought some daily voucers for a meal and a hot drink! The staff was very friendly and helpfull! Service..."
Jacky Stiekema
"I revisited Tasca Newmarket recently after a very disappointing meal with a large group when we ordered tapas platters.This time we were a group..."
Alison Craig
"We were a party of 5 last night and had a lovely time at Tasca in celebration of a colleague's birthday. The service was prompt and friendly, our..."
Mimi Yang
"Wow, just wow! We have always enjoyed the food from Tasca, both Newmarket and Dominion Rd, but honestly this was one of the best experiences we have..."
Leyla Johnson
"Had a great night at Tasca. The food was just lovely. The chorizo tapas was delish though the haloumi one was a bit plain and bland. Lamb Cordero for..."
Jamini Pulyadath
"Went for the 1st time tonight to watch the flamenco dancers, but must say myself and 2 friends were impressed with the dancers, the service, the..."
Lynne Glover
"I really enjoy coming here, have been for dinner and breakfast and both were delicious. Can recommend the haloumi, oxtails, moorish eggs. The..."
Jimmy Joe
"Purely by chance we were passing Tasca the other night looking for a place to eat before going to the movies.I have lived in Spain and..."
Julie
"The food is always pretty delicious. I have ordered almost everything on the menu. My favourite would have to be the kumru burger with chorizo..."
Angela
"Fantastic food. Friendly, very fast service, and generous portion sizes. My wife and I were in the mood for European food with more options than..."
Jordan Jordanson
"I’ve been to this restaurant twice now – once for breakfast and another for dinner. I enjoyed both experiences. The atmosphere is really good in..."
Stephanie
"We visited Tasca in Newmarket as a treat for our daughters 13th birthday. It was a bit of a trek across town using 'Auckland public transport' as we..."
Tim Errington
"Having not enjoyed my experience at Tasca in the city, I was not massively enthused about the idea of going to the Nuffield Street branch. I was,..."
Bonsai
"Very friendly, great atmosphere and lovely food! Have been back several times and will go back..."
Marcelle
"I`m originally from Spain and I don`t normally eat at Tapas bars out of my country, but this one is very acceptable and the decoration an environment..."
Javier Yebenes
"We walk past Tasca almost everyday yet had never tried it so when a grabone voucher popped up I was eager to check out what they had to offer us...."
Amanda @ Move Love Eat
"With a lovely Spanish vibe, Tasca offers a bit of European charm in the middle of Nuffield Street, New Market. Serving a good selection of tapas and..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"We've been there for lunch with our kids. Very nice latin atmosphere. Good food for everybody including alfajores. Nice talkative staff!Will..."
ERIC GAUDILLAT
"The food is so delicious and the servings are well presented and generous. Really like this place and will go back. Service is meh, luckily the..."
Ran W
"Food was good but service could be better.. place was not very busy, but took some time to attend to us.. nothing bad, but could be improved.. we..."
Kesvin Vegadharan
"A great place to get together, have a catch up with friends and grab a bite. Service was really great, the staff were all very attentive and..."
E R
"Amazing Espanol food.. really loved the choice of cocktails and tapas. Delizio Abondigas, chargrilled walnut chicken, Sticky Beef cheek though was..."
Adrian Mathias
"The signature Cordero lamb is utterly delicious, with meat falling off the bone and dripping with flavour from the red peppers, harissa and..."
Rich A
"If you like Spanish food, come and try this restaurant, in the heart of New Market at Nuffield street. They have a good selection of vegetarian and..."
Maggie Chen
"I was there for drinks and dessert in the evening. Probably one of very few in the area that offer tea, coffee and cakes till late. Cozy and comfy..."
Julia
"Literally some of the best food I've eaten. My tastebuds went to heaven especially the potato..."
Kylie Koh
"It's a classic! Great food at reasonable prices. Good service. Hopefully this precinct will come back, as it's looking a bit sad at the moment. We..."
Andrew Tan
"I imagine Tasca is known more as a bar than a morning coffee joint, but I popped in for an iced latte this morning and was mightily impressed. The..."
Hamish Dorrington
"The consistency and good quality of this restaurant has lasted trough the years making one of the best Spanish cuisine you could ever find in..."
Rebeca Rojas
"Went here with my girlfriend. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, the service was great. We mainly had the tapas which were delicious, I..."
Darren Patterson
"Awesome food and lovely atmosphere. The staff were friendly and there was a nice selection of cocktails. If you park at Westfield Newmarket it’s an..."
Bonnie
"Friendly service and delicious food. One of our favourite breakfast places. Make sure you check it out as the new mall has shut down the local..."
Nikola Jaksic
"If you are looking for a nice and pleasant dine in experience then this is the place. I went for a quick snack b and had their apple tea and avo..."
Manisha Singh
"There was some mishap with the order so we had to wait a bit longer but they quickly owned it and delivered these amazing dishes. It was one of the..."
Santhosh Chendrathodi
Thai Street
82/100 (897 ratings)
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"Choose from one of the choices on the $18.90 lunch menu, which is really good value. We ordered and the food was on the table in less than 10 mins..."
William Lin
"We had a fantastic dining experience at this Thai Street. The tom yum goong, pad thai chicken, and golden money bags were absolutely delicious,..."
mohammed arsiwala
"Looking for a comfortable, authentic Thai restaurant in Auckland city? Found Thai St on Wynyard Quarter and love it. Atmosphere, staff and food top..."
Kevin Soole
"Beautiful Thai cuisine 🔥 Vibrant flavours that are expertly balanced - the rich umami and buttery meats cut with citrus and spice 🫠👌 The..."
Syd Eats
"This place is a gem. Staff are friendly and accommodating, atmosphere is superb, but most of all the food is exceptional. I’d say their papaya..."
J L
"This place operates by Thai immigrants who migrate over from Thailand and settle down in Auckland. The food is authentic Thai but unfortunately, the..."
Jason Tan
"If you are looking for an awesome place to eat, I can highly recommend it here. The food is delicious, and the ambiance is so beautiful, not to..."
Joana Policarpio
"Delicious Thai food, good place to have working-day lunch..."
Hong Pan
"Delicious food, yummy cocktails and great..."
Aisling Byrne
"Good service and food was really tasty, I had the Emerald Duck - roasted duck, seasonal greens, mixed spices with rice Would definitely go back, nice..."
Scott Mc
"Authentic Thai food I tried in Auckland, especially Thai papaya salad! Mango sticky rice is sweet and nice dish but mango could be more..."
Sophie Tian
"First time at Thai Street and it was amazing! Every staff member we dealt with from the moment we walked in, were absolutely amazing, so kind and..."
Mel Nak
"We had dinner there on Fri night. Food was absolutely amazing, with awesome service! Will definitely go back again. Pork hock and Tom kha gai is a..."
cindy shum
"Highly recommend to this place. the food just Amazing, Great service. We will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu..."
Delfi Indriati
"The food and service was really good and authentic. Highly..."
Nathan
"These guys deserve a high rating. Came here on a first table reservation and was an excellent evening. Very friendly and welcoming and the food was..."
Bojan Krtolica
"I just wanted to say I am very happy that I finally made up my mind taking the stairs down to take a look at it. Thai Street, just as the name says,..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"I can’t recommend this restaurant enough! They were able to fit us in on really short notice, and provide an amazing experience! The food is so..."
Jaz
"Our regular MUST-HAVES are Tom Yum Goong (comes in good number of large prawns, always ordered large portion as we never had enough), Crispy Pork..."
Dorothy Ng
Portofino
82/100 (1572 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
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Prawns
Pesto
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Chili
Scallops
Risotto
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Italian
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Being an Italian food lover I have to say I love this restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and staffs are so friendly and patient. Went there for a..."
Rhea
"Best Italian..."
Neha Mahabir
"Great food and good customer service. The only downside was the spaghetti marinara I ordered was too bland and lacks of flavor. The others were..."
Oriental Doll
"Nice $20 lunch menu, many options to choose from. Good food but small portion. Ordered Pollo Milanese (Fried Chicken). Went in on my birthday for..."
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"Food here was delicious, had a lot of vegetarian options for my girlfriend and her brother. Amazing staff very nice and friendly. The ambience is..."
Gurvez
"I absolutely love this place 😍 me and my partner always go here when we’re around the area. The chicken risotto is our favourite and we also..."
Sara Khandan
"Took my girlfriend for a date night and had an amazing experience. Super friendly staff and service, fast orders. Amazing service, nice and warm..."
Luron Iosefa
"It’s always exciting to try new eateries in Auckland, but once in a while, we like to visit the old haunts. Why? Because... nostalgia. Because..."
Husk Creative
"we had our anniversary dinner here. Such a lovely place to be in on ur special day. food was just amazing and ambiance was perfect for us. This water..."
The Food Lover
"A delicious Italian meal on the coast.Service: 8/10After being seated, we were brought the menus and water. The waiter tried his best..."
Grace Huang
"Came back to this place after a few years and I feel like they have stepped up their game majorly. Food was great, and they were accomodating in..."
Sunaina Goundar
"Went this afternoon. Food was good. No complaints although the mains did take quite some time to come after our entree for a quiet day..."
FoodieBeast
"Came in yesterday for a late birthday dinner. We got a window seat and I loved the view. Staff were really friendly and penne tasted very saucey...."
Rosanne Choy
"Great Italian food - pasta and chicken breast is amazing. Fast and efficient service ! Really enjoyed the experience. Definitely will be back...."
Grace Mascarenhas
"Walking in the breeze of windsDint know it was time for lunchNumber of restaurants... hard to choose but stopped right infront of..."
Aima Rosmy Sebastian
"This is by far the best Auckland Portofino.The staff are friendly and never have any problems accomodating my requests from sitting areas to..."
Paloma
"Be prepared to wait a little while especially if it's a bit busy but you can enjoy the ambience in the meantime. The staff are friendly and on their..."
Vita
"Great ambience, views and I like the environment's design. It was a cold day, but the restaurant was warm inside so I had a comfortable time dining..."
Rachel
"The night this cold reminds me of the last time on mission bay with winter breeze, delicious pasta, dim light and cocktail. These may seem like odd..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Had dinner with my mum here one night and enjoyed each moment of it . Food was good , service was great and the atmosphere nice and relaxing . Would..."
Alexandra Hansen
"I went here with my partner just to have a nice night out and boy did we the food was amazing the atmosphere great the service really good and so..."
Charlotte Banks
"Popped in here for a quick lunch, however it is now my boyfriend's favorite restaurant. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were served..."
Farah Mohammed
"Great spot for a meal and catch up with friends or family. Dining space has large windows for views of mission bay. We sat in one of the booths which..."
I_like_pickles
"We came here on a weekday for lunch and the restaurant was almost dead. Very very quiet. Service was average and waitress seemed impatient. Weird..."
Aimee.
"I am a big fan of Italian food and Portofino is my place to go whenever I crave Italian. The food is amazing and never disappoints me. the portion..."
HRS
"Huge portions. Nothing extraordinary taste-wise. Tidy and spacious dining area. Staff were okay. I paid 89 dollars for 2 - a bit pricey considering..."
Benz Chan
"Only had their takeaway as they are right around the corner from home, but the spaghetti bolognese and carbonara are killer. Perfect for movie night..."
Izabella Pinker
"Salmon pizza with green leaves on top also ordered salmon egg omellet!! My most 2 fav dish with Salmon. Will have to come back and try other dishes..."
Slow Chow
"My go to Italian restaurant. Definitely make the most amazing pasta. Lovely staff and great service too. Usually go to this restaurant when I need a..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"We got the Spaghetti Marinara, pollo pizza and penne pollo- Loved every bite i had - pene pollo was nice and creamy with lots of..."
Eda Huang
"This restaurant has been in Mission Bay for years & years. Mostly exactly what you see is what you get. The menu hasn't changed but they have..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"overall great the food was to die for,i recommend any of the pizzas,the service was outstanding i was never short of water,overall it was a good..."
John
"We stopped into Portofino for dinner last week, I had the gnocchi which turned out to be a crazy big portion, I couldn't finish it but it was really..."
Kate
"Very nice dinner i had here. everything tasted very nice and fresh. The olive oil they have on the table is amazing!Would definitely come here..."
Bryan Chan
"Their chicken risotto is one of the nicest I've had in a while. The portion is huge and very tasty. Portions of mushrooms and chicken were generous..."
Pineapple San
"We found the food in Portofino pretty good and reasonably priced, so we kept going back for lunch again and again. The service is also very good and..."
Urszula
"Great food service and location. I have been a regular here for 6 years and although I have a portofino within walking distance I will drive to..."
Haydn Brons
"Food - 4/5Drinks - 4.5/5Service - 5/5Overall, lovely. We often hop in for lunch. The ambiance is nice and service is always..."
LoveEatLive
"We are celiac, dairy free and IBS. We enjoyed a delicious meal, accompanied by attentive service. After hearing of our food restrictions, the owner..."
Eddie Jensen
"Went here for lunch on a summer day, it was busy but the waiter managed to find us seats. The service was good & so was the food. My food took a bit..."
Evaline Shandil
"Stopped by for a lunch, lovely service and a great view to dine over. The food came out quickly - we both ordered the seafood marinara which had a..."
Sophia O-W
"Excellent Italian restaurant if you want to ball out fancy for a special occasion. The dishes are very large and in good portion and comes with a..."
Navneel Naicker
"My friends & family hosted a surprise party for me here. The staff were amazing and so accomodating. The waiter knew what everyone ordered, saving..."
Ashley
"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and much to my surprise it was not busy at all, which I liked. However, it did start to get a..."
Mun Clair
"Great service and delicious food, had no troubles tailoring a dish to a vegans dietary requirements and is in such a beautiful location for a..."
Danni 'Switches' Busch
"Great setting in Mission Bay!Food is amazing. Service is good.Garlic bread is nothing special.They need to do something special on the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"Amazing beef stake! Very juicy ribeye with wonderful mushroom sauce. Reasonable price with satisfied serving size. Ummm ... I have to achieve 140..."
Michelle Hwang
"We went after sunday lunch time. Late afternoon, early evening. Best time to go there as there are not a lot of people and thus service is good and..."
Lee
"Came here with no booking on a Saturday night. Even though it seemed busy, they had a table available and we were taken to it. The restaurant had a..."
Essenity
"Awesome food and service The wait staff is very cool,friendly and at the same time very professional .We loved the prawn starter on..."
Globalfoodlover
"They had a less than $20 deal for their meals. Good service and a nice selection of dishes on the menu. I went with a clam spaghetti. It..."
Benedict Uy
"Came as a party of 5 and was served by a friendly and professional waitress. Vegetarian choices were available and delicious, but most of us had..."
Bo
"Really lovely place to go too most of the food was nice and delicious, margarita pizza was really bland and also the lasagna, the pasta dishes were..."
Jrdy
"Super friendly staff with over-achieving standards! Top quality food guys! Clean environment and good ambience! Great to take the family! Will..."
Rohit Victor
"The best pasta I've ever had ! I'd highly recommend this restaurant to all foodies. Not only the food but the service you receive is exceptional. You..."
Nadine Tupua
"The pasta here are really good and the portions are so big I usually can't finish. The service is pretty good, especially if it's a quiet weeknight...."
Misty
"Love this place and great location too! The pizzas, pastas and seafood are amazing. Especially the chicken fettuccine. Great service and great lunch..."
Ceciline Thai
"Have been dining at Portofino for 12 years and I cannot seem to get enough. I keep going back for more. Perfect summer venue to grab a quick bite. My..."
Leila Khan
"Portofino has got to be one of my favourite restaurants! It is a little pricy, and my usually over there is the chicken fettucine which according to..."
Mili Goswami
"This is a cool dining place in a great corner location. The food is overall good and the dessert is interesting. The ambience reflects a good dining..."
#1
"my family of 4 came last Friday for dinner. We were greeted warmly and were given a table close to fireplace cause hubby requested for it. The staff..."
Nirupa Lal
"Always the best dining experience. Food is always to a high standard as is the service (the funny indian waiter with the beard makes it all..."
James E
"Came here on a Friday evening and wasn't too busy. Staff were really nice, letting us choose where we wanted to sit and were quick with service. We..."
Hannah
"Great food as per usual. Recommend all the rigatoni pastas and the lasagna :). Also worth trying the Toblerone cocktail if your into milky alcoholic..."
Tan.ned
"I went to portofino mission bay on the 27th of January with a few friends for a get together we were greeted at the door by a young man that was..."
Stefan Stojkovski
"Great ambience, fine dining. We had a table for 7ppl and all of us felt satisfied. At an average price of $28.50 per head isn't on the cheapest but..."
Kulbhushan Joshi
"i went here for my birthday & the place was empty. i must admit im not exactly sure why? the staff were friendly the food was good (and it was..."
Desiree
"Last Saturday highlighted the weather we have all been missing. The sun was out and so was everyone in Mission bay. A couple of friends and..."
Two Dark Coffees
"My friends and I had a lovely time at Portofino Mission Bay. Entering the restaurant was confusing as nobody greeted us at the door, but once we had..."
@KeraBearEats
"Good service. Excellent food.I have been going there for years and I will continue to do so.I love their garlic breads, it's to die for...."
Sonali Makanjee
"We enjoyed marinated feta (delicious), chilli pizza bread, marinara and another seafood pasta dish for lunch at Portofino.Polite, prompt..."
Rob Ford
"Quite impressed. Had the seafood risotto and my partner had the fettuccine. Was very nice. Only downside was that we were seated next to a table of..."
Ancelin Colls
"Why aren't more people taking advantage of $20 lunches? The place was very quiet for lunch on a Monday and it was quite a lovely day. I had the..."
Whoa Nelly
"This place is great - always..."
Shane Bradley
"An authentic Italian restaurant built on the viaduct avenue. Love the food here and the extensive menu giving you a wide range to choose from; be it..."
Kshitij Garg
"Can't get a better spot than Mission Bay. Our usual end of year restaurant and not disappointed. The Eye fillet was a perfect medium/rare. Tiramisu..."
Ian
"Good food and good vibe. Virgin margarita was okay but the cannelloni ricotta e spinaci was my favorite - cheesy and not overpowering. Salmon pasta..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Are you in Auckland New Zealand and in Mission Bay. Try this cozy Italian place called Portofino, their food ambience and service is amazingly..."
CHRISTY BALDONADO
"This is some of the best food I have ever had. The staff were super friendly and did an amazing..."
The Elite Friends
"We come here often for lunch and dinner, the service is always excellent, atmosphere is very good. The food is fantastic and so yummy. Thankyou to..."
Tusie Dangen
"Portofino restaurant was very busy before level three lockdown. My children love to dine there. Hopefully there can survive through the pandemic. ..."
I H
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here! Service was outstanding, the staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable (we had 2 coeliacs in our group)...."
Cate McCallum
"Great food and service, loved the place and..."
Hitesh Patel
"This place is amazing! 15 years since our first dinner here, and we are keep coming back. The staff are always welcome us with a smile, and kindness...."
Ildikó Juhász
"Food was very nice. Ordered off the $20 lunch time menu. Lots to chose from. Soft drink price a bit steep..."
caroline dillon
"Nice and cosy restaurant right at mission bay. Easy stroll along the beach after a family meal. Good food, plenty of space. Highly..."
MW Goh
"The restaurant is in a great location, atmosphere is good. We went on the night before mothers day and the place was very crowded, staff looked a bit..."
Andy Garcia
"Really delicious food and quick service! The staff were super nice too and checked on us regularly! amazing location with lots of seating space..."
Mansha Dubey
"Good portion size of meals. Friendly staff. Would highly..."
Edwin Saldanha
"Me ain’t Italian but this one looks like Italian real cuisine. The owner is Italian, no surcharge on public holidays, price not cheap but food was..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"very delicious,and service is comfortable. Especially the pizza was very unique. but only the drink “Italian ice tea”tastes like Nestle ice..."
Ellen Y
"On top of the already delicious food, and atmosphere, the service from the attendee Aman, was second to none. He was the perfect amount of..."
Jessica Harwood
1947 Eatery
81/100 (3339 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Drinks
Kabobs
Tandoori Chicken
Chilli Chicken
Eggplant
Lamb
Chili
Fish
Lamb chops
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Indian
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"She came like a wind and took my bowl away.....food was good as always. To be honest, the manager did offer me a replacement which i really..."
Hasan Shueb
"Been here a couple of times now.. food is always delicious and staff real friendly. Opted for the $55pp restaurant month menu last night and left so..."
Logan
"I really enjoy the ambiance and service. But food is okayish. Cocktails are amazing though..."
Naman Taluja
"Fabulous cocktails and even more fabulous staff (except for the lady server who might be having a bad day). If you are feeling adventurous on your..."
Madz Manahan
"Went for a catchup dinner with friends and we ordered the chilli chicken, butter chicken, lamb chops and the paneer and just all loved every dish! So..."
Says
"A great place for amazing occasions. Staff super friendly and on point. Keema pav was jus wallah kya baat kya baat😍 well it is really tasty...."
Dev Samra
"Really nice place. Amazing food as well as drinks..."
Ishan Gajjar
"Nice food service was ok good selection on menu and not bad price not the best Indian in akld but up..."
David Thompson
"What’s not to love about this fabulous restaurant. I have been there many times and tried few cocktails from menu, ambience is great and food is..."
Nikki B
"Amazing food, great attentive staff and lovely, chilled..."
Thiruna Selvaratnam
"Felt for their vibe as soon as we step in! Outstanding services along with decent dishes! I wanna have their curry fries again! It was soo good!!..."
Mon.
"Best butter chicken in Auckland! Service was really friendly..."
Hungry Sumo
"Attentive staff, clean environment and amazingly good quality food! Couldn’t have asked for anything else. A must try for anyone looking for..."
EgglessVeggo
"An contemporary restaurant specializing in Authentic Indian food. The lovely lighting creates a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The..."
Lucy
"The naan bread here is a must. It''s probably the best naan I've had. I also love their chilli chicken. The butter chicken was a little too sweet but..."
Hungry Bear🐻
"Best tandoori I've ever..."
Joey Crooks
"Came here a while ago with a few friends. It’s a nice big space but intimate setting as they have the mood lightening spot on here. I ordered the..."
Shannon
"This is the second time I've visited 1947 eatery. I don't know whether or not is because that the first-time charm had worn off, the experience were..."
Zinan Mo
"1947 has quickly become my go-to restaurant, they've got every bit of the experience on point, from the welcome to the food and the drinks.The..."
Shreyansh Shah
"Location:5/5Ambience:5/5Taste:4/5Portion:3/5Presentation:4/5Another decent place to dine in CBD area. Small portion for..."
Pig Cat
"Great service..."
Sacha Brown
"WOW! I could not fault a single thing about this place, the atmosphere was great- social but also intimate at the same time. The staff were super..."
Lily
"Not a fan of indian food but this place has changed my mind! Food and service was top notch. Interesting cocktails and stunning decorations. Was..."
Tom Lê
"The best curries we have had in a while, accompanied by some amazing cocktails. Served peanuts to snack on whilst waiting for mains. Lovely decor and..."
Chomnomnom
"Nice restaurant ambience, great service, the curry chips are a must try and the bang bang butter chicken and the lambada Chicken are really tasty. ..."
Lydia McEvoy
"Loved the slow cooked Lamb. Great location.10 on 10 for ambience. Friendly staff. The only bad part is the long wait to get a table. But once you get..."
Akshata Nh
"A great place to enjoy traditional Indian food and also with a twist. The curry cheese loaded fries were amazing, perfect to share between two..."
Cherry✨
"Love this place! Came as a surprise birthday dinner.. 27/04 We only had a starter and a main with rice and a roti, since there was more to follow...."
Ellie Siu
"This place is an absolute gem. The concept behind the restaurant is lovely, and the authentic food that it delivers is sensational. My particular..."
Rebecca Ly
"They served some amazing chilli chicken dishes and their menu is really versatile whilst still holding onto some of the traditional Indian dishes...."
FoodieOodie95
"Great birthday dinner for my partner!! Lovely homemade ginger soda nice kick start to dinner. The food is amazing really tasty and well flavoured ...."
Niamh Slattery
"Yesterday we finally got to try out 1947 Eatery. I love Indian food and the reviews for this place looked really promising. I found the ambience..."
Jowseej
"The cocktail is way too pretty and tasty as well. I was coming with my Indian friend and the food she ordered are so nice, it’s really change my..."
Anastasiazhang87
"Never a disappointing meal! The samosa chaat, chili chicken and Bade Miyan are all our regular orders here. Value for money and flavor. Service is..."
Zainab
"I wanted to go here for so long and when I did it was part of a big group. The food was gorgeous, even with a set menu, they catered for all our..."
Dini
"Love the food here, it will take you back to india. Romali roti, fish and lamb curry is my fav :) excellent ambience and right in the centre of the..."
Anish Ketty
"Some days all you need is a good curry. I’d been craving one for weeks, so suggested Indian food to friends for a catch up when I was back in town...."
Sarah Katherine
"Based on my recent visit, this place was a different experience. The way the menu was explained and how quickly we were served despite being busy was..."
J Kaur
"Dined here on Monday night (27th May). Party of 12 for our mum's 70th birthday dinner. Fussy eaters and three vegetarians. The food was just wow! We..."
Korosha Naidoo
"Excellent Indian restaurant. Very nice location. Paid parking is right at the front. Only few steps away from SkyTower. Excellent ambiance, good..."
Ksh Josh
"Tucked hidden in Federal street of Auckland’s CBD is this wonderful Indian restaurant which I can safely say on of the best Indian restaurants..."
Ang Sarap
"Great place to enjoy Indian style fusion food. Very unusual style of serving drinks but no regrets as all the drinks that we ordered were unique in..."
Mad_about_food_ZuZu
"Today we had our mothers day celebration here and it's the first time we have been to 1947 eatery.I have to say that the service was..."
Audacity2Write
"Amazing food and service! We were taken to our seats promptly, water was brought and the menu explained.For 2 we ordered a Mango Lassi (and..."
Doris Ma
"Went on a Friday... very busy and I can totally see why. Had the lamb shank Nihari, lamb pepper fry, kachumber salad and a peshwari naan. Only one..."
Hungry D
"Polite and friendly staff. He gave us a brief intro on the year 1947 and it's importance in the history of India and about their food. We visited..."
Foodaholic
"Loved everything we ordered and our waiter was very helpful! Highly recommend trying the Curry Chips, Wannabe drumsticks and Lamb pepper..."
Vidhi
"Loved it at 1947. The food was amazing and was so good to be having such good Indian food in Auckland. The staff was very friendly and liked the..."
Elizabeth
"I went here recently for lunch with some friends, and to be perfectly honest, I had not heard of the place, but I am very pleased that I now know..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Expensive but you get good value of money. Very good environment, friendly staff. Exceptional menu, couldn't get lamb shank nihari in two trips, have..."
Najeeb Haider Zaidi
"Great atmosphere, service and food. If what you're after is a decent North Indian western dining experience - I would highly recommend this. The two..."
Jonathan Clark
"Went here for dinner last night and was my first time there.Gotta say the food is amazing from the starters to the main course..The lamb chops,malai..."
Myland Vakapora
"First time at this Indian eatery, pretty nice decor which is quite modern compared to many eateries out there. Friendly staff and attentive. Came..."
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"I have eaten at this restaurant a couple of times with a group of friends. The food is delicious, one of the best indian I have had. The dishes are..."
Julz
"Went for my wife's birthday dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Staff was friendly and food was authentic. I just clicked one picture..."
Rohit Batra
"Heard a lot of positive and negative things about the place so planned to visit it for the experience. We did a booking for 7 pm on a weekday and..."
Dipesh
"Went there for the second time and wasn't disappointed. Excellent service as well, thanks to the waiting staff to let us know that there will be a..."
Neil S.
"Wow this place surprised me. Amazing Indian food, amazing cocktails. Very nice ambience. Had a staff gathering here and everyone loved the food. The..."
888
"Great cocktail! Great food! Great service! Will come back again!Came with some Indian foodie friends, pretty good for what you can get in..."
Jessie Liu
"1947 is the other Indian restaurant I love in Auckland other than Paradise. It's kinda fancier than Paradise, but it still has a pretty casual and..."
Rita Ge
"Finally tried this place out!!!! Amaaaazing! Well done Areeb and co. I will defs recommend this place to friends and family. I will def be back..."
Natasha Kumar
"If you are in New Zealand you must not miss this place foodies.. Last night, we a group of five n a toddler visited the 1947 Eatery in Auckland City..."
Purnima C Nair
"The curry chips were delicious and so was the tandoori chicken. Wouldn't say the butter chicken was the best I've had, a little too sweet for my..."
Divzna
"Amazing food would highly recommend anyone looking for a place for a nice dinner. The chilli chicken was the favourite thing we ordered. A very cozy..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Visited this place on Christmas 2018, was actually surprised to see it open. The food was really good, we ordered a couple of starters and dal..."
Karan Toor
"An Indian giving a rating of 5 star to an Indian restaurant outside India - It has to be absolutely terrific and that is what this place is...."
Chasingawesomeness
"Best authentic Indian food in Auckland! My recommendations would be the biriyani, kheema pav and dry goat! Their chaat is fab too! Been there..."
Nuj Writes
"Parking was ok lucky we found one right outside the restaurant but it is paid. Nice environment and I would recommend with family. Great staff and..."
Taran
"Absolutely amazing spot to get the most authentic indian food in Auckland (maybe even New Zealand). The ambiance is nothing like your average indian..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"I’ve heard of this restaurant a lot and I went in with high expectation and they did not fail me. THE BEST Indian food I’ve had in Auckland. And..."
Surya Yeligala
"This place is right in the city hub and easy to locate. The ambience is quite good and the service is prompt. I didn’t face any major issue but a..."
Shubh
"Awesome venue and complimentary peanuts! What more do you need? Started with the rack of lamb tandoor with masala chips. This is a must try and didnt..."
Flippynz
"We arrived at 1947 as a group of 7 with no booking, and lucky for us, it wasn't a problem at all. The service was wonderful, the ambience of the..."
Kellie Ngaire
"Had a great time at 1947 trying out some delicious food with a bunch of friends. Did a pre-booking just before an hour and luckily got a place on a..."
Annette S Chirayil
"Very nice place. Ambiance is awesome. Food is delicious. Loved the Pav bhaji and Soup. Staff is friendly and service is good. Recommended...."
Priya Dalvi-Bhoge
"Best place till now in Auckland. Inside it's very beautiful loved the atmosphere. Food is best here delicious just loved it the service was also..."
Shivani
"Woahh!! What a place!! Food and drinks both proper authentically cooked and served. Fresh and delicious. A perfect place to recharge and refresh from..."
Jay Landge
"Decor and ambience is the best here. Fine and fun dining experience. Simple and good menu. Very cute staff, service quick and food great. Lamb pepper..."
I'm Hungry
"I called for a reservation for a Saturday night as i couldnt get my preferred spot online and the person who answered the phone was able to..."
Sonali Naicker
"Best curry/service/ambience Indian restaurant in auckland, hands down. We have been visiting fine Indian establishments every month for the last 3..."
Scotsman
"Had an amazing dinner here on Friday night.I would definitely book well ahead of time as we could only get a table for 9pm.We had..."
Mun Clair
"I like the atmosphere of this place and been there many times. There daal makhni with rumali roti is perfect combo. Chilli chicken in best. I love..."
Epicure
"We came here for a work lunch and was referred by our colleague. The restaurant looks great and atmosphere sets the mood. The staff were friendly and..."
Tracy.carmona
"The best Indian restaurant in Auckland in my opinion. Great food, full of flavour and decent portion sizes. Great price points and a very creatively..."
Sunaina Goundar
"This place I’ll rate 4.5. The food is prepared with thought and authenticity. Every single bite was to die for. My husband and I shared each meal..."
Edwina - Let’s Eat!
"We kept on walking past this place and today we popped in here mid afternoon when It was semi quiet...Nice service ... big place yet even if it..."
Donna&Shane
"Had #ChickenLollipop with schezwan sauce dip after soo long! #1947eatery What an amazing place this is... Just reminded me of India especially their..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"It is one of the best Indian Restaurants that I have come across. From Amritsari Kulcha to authentic butter chicken, the food and ambiance stole the..."
Sehaj Mehra
"We never get bored of their menu. Their chicken in the tandoori menu are the yummiest of all! We had the tandoori fish for a change (pictured) and it..."
Hungry*Panda
"Best food and even better cocktails in town. Make sure you make a reservation before you go there and must try their chicken lollipops and chilli..."
Iverson
"Best Indian food I have ever eaten in New Zealand. The restaurant ambience is of a canteen in Mumbai but still maintains to be classy. The staff is..."
Rahul Gijare
"I had heard about 1947 from a few family members and even my uber driver!! So naturally I was eager to try it out! It is hidden on the quieter side..."
J.T547
"* SORRY DON'T HAVE PHOTOS*1947 Eatery is hands down one of my favorite places to go to in Auckland for some great Indian food and..."
Niki Niki
"I’d come here just for the curry fries - they’re amazing!! The cocktail list is also fab and creative. I’ve tried a few things on the menu..."
Pamela Mansell
"One of the best Indian food restaurants in the city, with an authentic flavour. Really good service and hospitality from the staff. Would recommend..."
Harprabh Singh
"I love Indian food and was really excited to try this place out. Food was amazing - enjoyed everything we ordered.  Food highlight was..."
Emilyy
"I went to 1947 with my husband and friend as this place was recommended by a colleague of mine. Firstly, we were greeted well by the staff. The..."
Jyoti Patel
"Magical and enchanting. I had my heart set on this place and it was worth it. The 1947 Eatery was everything it promised. The atmosphere was great,..."
Gabriella Ratnarajah
"The butter chicken was fantastic, naan breads are freshly cooked, the starter of fries covered in butter chicken sauce and melted cheese didn't sound..."
Denise
"This place had the best service I have ever seen in such a long time, tasty food which is served hot and not luke warm and the ambiance was..."
Cindy
"Found this place via the Entertainment book. We ordered the Lamb Pepper Fry and Malai Kofta as the mains. Pleasantly surprised, we thought it was..."
Ben K
"Food was amazing.We shared the malai chicken which was a decent portion and very tender The butter chicken was really good lots of chicken,..."
Shell
"The business, the bees knees. Best way to describe the place/experience. Highly recommend it. Nothing to fault. Don't forget to order a long Island..."
Pritesh Mistry
"Delicious modern Indian food with an awesome cocktail menu. The Curry fries are a must try! Great attentive service too. Will definitely be..."
Jaskarn Dhatt
"Quite a hidden gem along Federal St. Good vibes and ambiance, the lighting set up a cozy mood for the customers. Staff were friendly and..."
LilMSunshine
"Delicious authentic food , ambience is fabulous..Chicken malai tikka is my fav, worth it. I cant resist myself to go again and again.Best..."
Geetanjali Sharma
"Really happy with the meal we had here. After attending conference at Sky City Convention centre, this was a short walk away. We were very unfamiliar..."
Goddesswhahaha
"A great indian resturant! Restaurant its self was buzzing with warm lighting and great atmosphere. Staff were really attentive. Food was amazing,..."
Lilly Christine
"First time here, mum wanted to go somewhere different (other than paradise), heard good things about this place so why not. Staff here are great,..."
Manoj Patel
"We heard good things about 1947 and missed the outing here with our mates a few months ago as we were overseas , nonetheless we managed to get here..."
Richie Chewy
"Indian Food finally meets "Freedom".In the western world Indian food is associated with cheap take-away style Curry Houses. At best it is a..."
Vinita Sukumar Goswami
"The ambience of this place gives you an authentic indian feel. The lightings and interior is pretty comforting and the service is good too. I would..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Great ambiance, great taste, freshly cooked and really amazing selection of food. Customer service is 5 star! Highly recommended. Music was also..."
Sunvi Ahsan
"Been here twice, and enjoyed the food both times. I was pleasantly surprised with the tandoori salmon I ordered the last time - it was really..."
Bhavya
"Words can’t describe how much I fell in love with this place. Everything for me was perfection to the tee. The ambience felt like I was actually in..."
Jonathan Bangera
"This is definitely one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Auckland.I love the 1947 theme and the mood lighting. The servers are some of..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Dine in after work here ! Staff are really amazing seriously! Well knowledgeable when it comes the menu , and it catches everyone’s attention..."
Stephanie Magbag
"Absolutely Awesome!Decorated with 1947 Indian theme with a rickshaw to welcomes you, clean and quiet with friendly staff serving authentic Indian..."
Atik Vohra
"Would definitely recommend this place. Food and ambience Really Good. Best thing is that they don’t add any Food colour. Would highly recommend..."
Amar Shah
"Food was awesome, I would say best Indian food I have had in my 17 years stay in Nz. However was not impressed by the sitting arrangement, there were..."
Tania Mukherjee
"Tried 1947 Eatery for dinner today. The decor is really cool and does give Indian 1947 vibes. They also have a cool rickshaw(four wheeler in India) I..."
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"A fine dine and a pleasant ambiance. The place offers authentic Indian taste. Staff is quite friendly and generous. I had a cough so I asked for..."
Ami Dhabuwala
"Service was great. Food was great. Ambiance was great. Everything was great. Definitely coming back here to try more on their menu 👌I..."
JC
"Amazing place with amazing food, amazing presentation and service. It was my 1st time at 1947 and I loved it. So as soon as I entered with a friend,..."
Amir Merchant
"Went for my birthday dinner with Nabeel Deen and did not regret it. From the service to food.. everything was amazing. We had the naughty aunty..."
Farha Deen
"The ambiance was great and the staff were extremely friendly but I thought the food was good but not great. Had the Pav, the spicy corn, and peppered..."
Sean Stephens
"Great service. The chicken was real dry and tasted more like what you normally get in a Korean restaurant. Paneer Tikka was great. Cocktail was $23..."
Tenz
"Visited couple weeks ago in November. Like the ambience and interesting story around how it came into existence. Quick service. I would have loved to..."
Sanketh Gupta
"Loved the ambience...vegetarian friendly...one of the best Indian foods to try..delicious dahi kebabs. Paneer was a bit hard for our liking. Overall..."
Ritika Bansal
"I visited 1947 eatery last night for the first time and the service and food was beyond my expectation. The curry chips were definitely my favourite,..."
Anjani Chand
"Went here for the first time with some friends. Was happy about the service. really nice friendly staff. Food was amazingly good. Tried the curry..."
Tbroadley
"Damn!! Definitely the best Indian food in town. The service is just amazing and very welcoming. The ambiance is just there to make you feel like you..."
Shihana
"Great customer service and extremely friendly staff. The food didn’t take too long and the cocktails were amazing!! I would definitely go here..."
Wainisi Waicere
"This is one of the most family-friendly yet good-youthful-social-vibe place I have reviewed till date. With a location at the heart of the city and..."
Rohit Victor
"My first time visiting 1947 and I had the best experience. I tried the Tandoori chicken, it was smokey and delicious; the lamb pepper fry was rich..."
Jesse Metcalfe
"been here few times recently went here ordered Vada pav, Malai kofta with Rumali roti and salted caramel lassi.vada pav was tasty however the amount..."
Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi
"I had the pav bhaji here and its was really good. Quiet ambience and clean place. The service is good as well as the people. The lighting needs..."
Aats Rockbottom
"Completely wowed me. It has very authentic flavours and outrageously tasty, the staff are also really good and so is the atmosphere. Very good value..."
Amy Brar
"This place is simply amazing absolutely loved the food that has an authentic flavour in every dish that I've tried here... the ambience and vibe is..."
Archana Mayekar
"Came here for dinner and the super friendly staff made us feel very welcomed. The ambience & vibe at this restaurant is quite warm and positive...."
Garima Talwar
"The presentation of their cocktails is exceptional. Nice Indian restaurant with good food and vibe. Service a bit of let down otherwise a favourable..."
RsheNZ
"Came here for a friends birthday, I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised!! Everything was perfect, couldn’t fault anything...."
Rhiannon Sinfield
"Nice in taste give authentic indian food. Good place with good concept and good service i have visited many time every thing is perfect every time so..."
Hardik Panchal
"Came here for a bite after work and being the only customers there at the time was a bit strange, as what followed was nothing short of great food..."
ChefAMG
"Went for dinner today with my friends, we all being Indian enjoyed the fabulous explanation of the restaurant and it's history in detail that too by..."
13rohandivesh
"I went to the 1947 eatery last night and i m usually not a big fan of indian dining.. but this one will change your mind. The menu is not big but..."
Richa Khattar Goyal
"The food at  1947 is out of this world, the staff and service really enhance this experience to another level. This restaurant has a fun and laid..."
Godfather
"1947 eatery one of the best place to hangout with friends. You will get high standard service with classic appetisers.A must go place in..."
Bharat Sharma
"Saturday evening 7pmFood 5/5Service 5/5Atmosphere 5/5Flexibility 0/5Great place from when you step in the door...."
Restaurant Assassin
"Friendly staff with very nice customer service. The foods was really nice and filling. The atmosphere was really nice and it represented the purpose..."
Swetha
"I would appreciate the efforts of people who have designed the whole place keeping the Indian touch to every thing in detail. Service was Good,..."
Lavneet Singh Kalsi
"Best authentic indian food so far in auckland. Great decor, service and food quality. I have been here few times, the only disappointing part is to..."
Himanshu8787
"Love this new place in the heart of the city, sort of hidden in cul de sac of the other end of federal street My ever fav is Bang Bang Chick &..."
Divjot Singh
"Love the atmosphere and vibe of 1947! Have been here numerous times for both food and drinks! Such a cool place to sit on the couches and have..."
Gavin
"Absolutely fantastic menu. Have tried numerous items and each one is satisfying! 👌 cocktails are to die for as well 😍 the staff were friendly..."
Kelly
"1947 Eatery, you are what the Auckland foodie scene has been waiting for, from a Curry Connoisseur I'd have to say you're the best in town. The lamb..."
Sunita Soma
"Best Indian restaurant ever. Food was perfection. Good quantity and best quality authentic tasty dishes. Just WOW. Wait can be bit long as they are..."
Akshay Gupta
"Food was great, flavours and time it took to come to was all good. The samosa chaat was especially an explosion of flavour. Nice atmosphere , a..."
Umang D
"Firstly ambiance is very beautifully designed. They have a Auto Rickshaw displayed at the entrance and specially when a mumbaikar sees it draws back..."
Tastytips
"After wanting to go here for ages, I finally made it and I loved it! The food is free of additives and super tasty 😄 will definitely be..."
Anna K
"You are what Auckland needs! Really upping that Indian Restaurant game. Love the ambience and how nice the restaurant smells. It really shows how..."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"Usually I am lazy and won't take the pain of writhing a review for restaurants, but this one is different cause finally an Indian restaurant that..."
Lakshay Kumar
"Went there on a  Sunday evening, the place was not overly crowded. Ambiance is cozy and warm. Polite staff. They give you a brief intro to the..."
Anupama Samantroy
"Great food, well priced, have been here with friends and then family and perfectly suited for both occasions, so far have tried eight things off the..."
JPule
"So a place which was much needed to showcase what exactly Indian fusion is all about I've been here twice and totally love the ambience, the food,..."
Kashish Obhan
"Went here on a Friday night, had a booking 5 people. The staff were really friendly they explained in detail about the menu and style of food served...."
Kaushikc_32
"Went for a family dinner!! Great service and ambience! The food was delicious and was served quick ! The quantity is less for price however. Other..."
Preet Sehaj
"Great food and an awesome ambiance. Would love to visit 1947 Eatery several times. Looking at the employees inside the restaurant it gives a great..."
Abilash Panicker
"Finally got one Indian restaurant that has goid food and great ambience. The place is well designed to hangout for long periods like an entire..."
Arun Theja
"Where to start???Fari, (sorry if I forgot the name or misspelled it) thank you for your loyal services. Been here for a dinner with friends. We..."
Ruthvik Chukkapalli
"i would say its the best indian restaurant in the city. i ordered the tawa chicken . it was perfectly made chicken was juicy . and service is also..."
Kulwinder Singh
"Wonderful food and great ambience!Food: we ordered Spiced corn and pav bhaji for starters, both were very good. For the main course we..."
Vibha Sekhar
"Went to this place yesterday with a bunch of workmates. One of the best food & service experience (specially for an Indian restaurant) in Auckland...."
Naima Khan
"I decided to go to this restaurant when I saw roomali roti on the menu.... the food reminded me of India and their entree dahi kebab is a must try..."
Anvis8
"To start off with, please do not walk into this place. It's always good to have a reservation, specially if you're a group of people, because it's..."
Rutu Pandya
"When we arrived, albeit around 5:30, this new eatery was empty. The staff we very attentive and made some excellent recommendations. We had the..."
Ben Paris
"Amazing real indian food ! Highly recommend the lamb chops. The staff are lovely, and the cocktails are great. Awesome relaxed atmosphere. Will..."
Afis_appetite
"I'm usually hesitant to go out for Indian food because there are few places that actually take pride in their cooking. After seeing the menu for this..."
Ugeshni Khan
"Finally an Indian restaurant that has a menu that fits comfortably on 1 page and understand the importance of flavour over convenience of eating..."
FoodBin
"This is probably the best indian place I have been in Auckland. Superb ambience, smiling staff and good food is all you can expect in this one!..."
Rohit Bolia
"1947 the name and the interior designing says it all. It reflects the authenticity and uniqueness of the restaurant which I believe makes it the best..."
Amit Ali
"Absolutely! enjoyed dining out to this much awaited and newly opened eatery.The ambience/decor is aesthetically pleasing and the aura of lights..."
Singh
"Really good interior and authentic tasty Indian food. Would definitely be back and recommend this place to my friends. Staff was friendly too. Not a..."
Likhil Landge
"Amazing new Indian restaurant - What a unique restaurant we stumbled upon while our stay at Rydges! This by far has to be one of the most amazing..."
John Bound
"This is one of the most authentic Indian restaurant I have been into. A warm welcome greeted us when the door opened. We were seated less than a..."
Daphne Margarette
"I recommend trying this place, you will love it and will want to come back again. The staff is very friendly & the food was outstanding. Went first..."
Richa Kashyap
"Good food with good service & ambience...Trendy restaurant with decent price....Like the style of the menue Rumali rotis.. worth..."
Dighe.dipti5
"Must must try Kheema pau. Amazing service. Great food :) wonderful experience. It's worth all the penny and time spent :) Highly recommended!..."
Madhura Mondkar
"Food divine and love the new look however disappointed the BYOW option gone. Just love a good cheap and cheerful option at times. Food is definitely..."
Stephen
"The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. I was expecting the food here to follow in the old Indian..."
Pokenocream
"An Indian gem in the heart of Auckland CBD. I went for the soft opening of this eatery last week and have to say I was blown away. The chilli chicken..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Food on point. Drinks on point. Service on point. Ambiance on point. Great place to visit for drinks or a meal with family and friends! The..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Stepping into culinary bliss at 1947 Eatery. From the moment we entered we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. We had mentioned in..."
Shamika Memane
"First time trying Indian Fusion and had an enjoyable experience! The serivce was impeccable with servers looking after their table very well! Warm..."
Phoebe C
"Came here for Auckland restaurant month menu. We decided on a late lunch; the restaurant was quiet, but seems like a good place for an intimate..."
Misha Cameron
"I liked the food and drink although we were discouraged to get garlic naan to go with chilli chicken. This was an unnecessary advice as I’ve always..."
Sanghamitra Mandal
"Delicious Indian food. Really enjoyed every dish we ordered. Highly recommend the mango..."
Jeevani Jayawardena
"Lovely place with character. Food is delicious with just the right amount of spice. We ordered a selection of dishes and had to make several requests..."
noelene dunn
"The butterchicken was pretty good, we enjoyed the tandoorichicken, freshly cooked we could still smell the charcoal. The lamb pepper fry was full of..."
Nathan
"Booked a surprise dinner for my wife's birthday. Staff brought out the cake 🎂 and chanted the birthday song. Unreal experience, had a great..."
Raj An
"Such a solid experience, the pani puris were gorgeous pops of flavor wow. Omg the curry chips and cheese was so much flavor and spice, so delicious..."
Eva
"Lovely place, great food, friendly service, food didn't take too long, clean public convenience. Highly recommend this fine place to..."
Ajnil Singh
Canton Cafe
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"During a time of uncertainty it's nice knowing that your local BYO still delivers. With a restriction of 10 people, we venture out on a Friday night..."
Amindha Fernando
"Look, you dont come here for the amazing service or high quality decor. But you always have a good time. Dishes served in large shared portions with..."
Sharon
"It was my brother’s birthday and we came to Canton Cafe to celebrate. I feel as though we forgot about this restaurant because there are new..."
Sharon Louie
"By far the most delicious Chinese food in Auckland! Love it. The quantity is great and it’s a great place to come with a large group of friends as..."
Nidhi Wadhwani
"The staff should be commended alone for having to deal with BYO groups every week! Always loud busy and chaotic at canton. We had a group..."
Riddhi
"Canton. wow. I write this to you as a thank you. thank you. Persuaded by my friends to go here. I was heading in with an open mind. Now a quick side..."
Tess Rankin
"This place is an absolute banger. I went here with my friends and we had such an amazing time. It was really busy which is always a good sign so we..."
Rebekah Cook
"Canton Cafe is a great place for large groups of friends to order and share via the lazy susan tables upstairs. While it is a little pricey and can..."
Ethan
"came here a while back, beef was so good and soft, the peking duck was a bit dry but still ok, a little bit pricey for the portion size...."
MCP
"Crazy busy and service can sometimes be crappy. But stick to your guns. Order more tea. And enjoy yourself! Foods pretty good. Flavoursome...."
Glyn Flutey
"Such good food. We love the green beans, sweet and sour pork, fried noodles, chilli eggplant and sizzling beef (basically everything on the menu)...."
Hungusmcfatty
"Yum! Family favourite. Have been coming here since it first opened 15+ years ago. Everything is delicious at this place, you can’t go wrong!..."
Clem
"We went here a little while ago with some work mates. We ordered lots of different dishes to try. The whole fried snapper was amazing. The black..."
Sassy Gal
"Oldie but goodie. Family and friends favorite. This place never rests, always packed, tight, busy and the interior hasn’t changed for like forever...."
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"Delightful food! A very well located restaurant and has a great vibe. The spicy black prawns are a must every time we visit. Prompt and friendly..."
Prashant Gavri
"Friendly staff, amazing delicious food even though is a bit pricey. Love coming here and have been for many years, flavours have not changed at all...."
Aika
"Dined here on a girls night out and was not let down. Our most favourite is the black pepper chicken, lovely flavour and perfectly saucy. However,..."
Zahabia
"I have heard a lot about this place so i finally decided to visit this place. We order Deep fried spring roll which was amzing, perfectly cooked. I..."
FOODLAB.IN
"Did a takeaway last night from here. The Diachin Chicken, Hapuka in chilli sauce and Chinese greens were excellent. Keep visiting and doing takeaways..."
Hemant Wagh
"The service was okay. It is a BYO venue so if you want to take your own alcohol you can and they don’t have any limits as to how much you are..."
Tasmanian
"Great for large groups who want to do a byo dinner, gets really loud in here, they do give you a time limit of about 2 hours before they bring out..."
Sigourney Berry
"Love the food, full of flavours. In my top 5 places that I like to go, would recommend as a great place to eat with a group in order to chose a..."
Amy Marie
"Fantastic food, easily the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Not only is it on the forefront of litty BYO’s in Auckland, I dare say,even the universe,..."
Christopher Key
"Always like this place, service is always fast! Food is always yummy! But sometimes the wait .... but worth it! Spicy stir fry Gang gong veggies,..."
Charlette Taylor
"The food and flavour is good here. No MSG which is nice. All the ingredients seem to be fresh, etc. The only downside is their prices are quite high,..."
Robert Ramos
"Delicious food! Pecking duck first course and second course are really yummy and good portion. Chilli squid is definitely a winner for me...."
Leilani Fuemana
"Canton Cafe is an amazing place to have Chinese food. I have been here 4-5 times and yet to be dissapointed.Have had Special Black Chilli..."
Vatsal.M
"If you want great authentic and tasty Chinese food, Canton Cafe is the place! Any of the King Prawn dishes are to die for and the Hupuka dishes are..."
Cindy
"Love this place and in fact i have just driven from te atatu to get some take away. Decent Chinese places are hard to come by these days. Must have..."
Rory Duncan Buchanan
"The food is so damn good! Black chilli squid is my favourite. Good place to take close friends or family. Can take your own booze, so that's a..."
Harley Broughton
"Excellent service always an awesum place to grab some quick lumch. Friendly staff and superb service. Never been disaapointed. We ordered the special..."
Mulik.aditya99
"What sold me into coming in here was the fact that they do not use MSG in their cooking. Arrived here on a Saturday evening (6.30-7pm) and..."
Jen Lin
"I have never thought to sit down and write a review for Canton Cafe. I have eaten here over 200 times at least over the last 20 years. Frankly it's..."
Campbell Spencer
"The food here is amazing! Everything's great I've had so far. Also offer BYO and corkage is only $2 which is good because food is not cheap here...."
Shoulyn Singh
"Canton is a great restaurant for groups of friends and It is often my ‘go to’ to start off a night out! Food is really tasty and great plates for..."
Jess Wilson
"If you're ok with a dirty restaurant and average customer service then this place is for you. The food itself is really tasty and fresh however it's..."
Aimee.
"I love this place, they serve Cantonese Chinese cuisine n is very popular with the westerners. They did well to suit western palate, you may not find..."
Naziminator
"This place is a go to for my siblings and I. We absolutely adore this place. The staff is hilarious and the food impeccable. We always get..."
Tinos.adventure
"Yum! What a great range. Came out nice and quickly and everyone lived it. Good size too. 8 big firemen filled up by 8 dishes. Might be a bit on..."
Cookingkenny
"Black chillie king prawns and lemon chicken are my favourites. Always serve the prawns as appetisers for parties as they go well with drinks. Very..."
Gina Partridge
"Food was decent, I've had better. Other than that there's nothing to complain about, it has the casual simplicity of kingsland in the restaurant and..."
Simone Mulitalo
"Great service, great food. Both mains and dessert was amazing. Definitely going here again . It's a must to try out this amazing place. Such an..."
Sheenal
"Canton is an Auckland institution. It seems to have been around forever. The food is always freshly cooked and portion sizes are HUGE. The prices do..."
Annie Jenning
"Personally, I like this place for a "before you go out drinking" kind of place. The food is cheap for what you get, bug portions that I totally..."
ILoveToEat
"Wow! This restaurant serves amazingly tasty food. It satisfies my soul every time I dine here. Well, it's not a fine dining restaurant hence, don't..."
Love B
"I always come with a big group!I love their king prawns with garlic sauce which is to die for !This place is always crowded so making..."
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"Bring a box of alcohol with ya when you come. Nah seriously though - bring a box. I came here for a birthday and it was b.y.o. The guys literally..."
T.B.F
"The food is lovely and delicious, Great service overall. Quick and efficient. Will definitely visit again. Also tried the duck which is average. The..."
Food Reviewer
"5 stars... Amazing staff and excellent food. worth the money great family spot. yummiest asian food would highly recommend..."
Rose
"Been here before on a company meal. Place is always packed. Good Chinese food can't complain. It's just place isNot that big enough...."
Iris Joy Ebasco Edic
"Don't judge this place on looks. It's abit old but the food is delicious, the plates are large, the food is fast! Go as a group and order a majority..."
Annie Wilson
"Loved the special black chilli king prawns and peking duck. The fried rice was good as well & portions are huge here. It's difficult to get a table,..."
Neha Shetty Suri
"Great place to eat with friends or family. Try the chilli pepper salt squid you won't be disappointed! Staff are pretty friendly. Only downside was..."
Seeeaaann
"The Food here is really good and the service is fast. It's always packed and is byo which is good I guess. The only thing I thought was its kinda..."
Munterboy
"Good food. Good taste. Good service. We went here on a late sunday night. We were glad because they served the food quickly, just like what..."
Duchess_Arg
"Absolutely love this place. Spicy king prawns and special black chilly chicken are my favorite and regular picks. The place is quite noisy but worth..."
Namratag
"I can not think of anywhere better than Canton. The Black Chilli Chicken is gods gift, the beans with pork are also superb. Great for takeaway and..."
Ryan Gibb
"If you ain't eating Black Chilli Chicken you ain't living. S/O to Black Chilli Chicken...."
Reuben Morris
"Been here last week. The place is okay. We went there for a team outing. We ordered quite a lot. Chicken Lamb Duck Beef and Prawns. Chicken sweet and..."
Kunal Khatwal
"Popped in here after work to grab dinner. Had been looking for an excuse to go back since my first time here back in 2014. I ordered the spicy dijin..."
Payal
"From what I have heard, this place has been around for a very long time and the only thing that has changed over time are the prices. But the quality..."
Nakul Patel
"Very nice - big portions, big tables and B Y O - great for 21st birthday (gals with the latest wildpair and guys with clubbing shirts). An..."
James
"The chilli king prawns were simply aaaamaaazing. Seriously couldn't get enough of it. I had gone there for a team dinner thing, so we ordered pretty..."
Nidhi
"Went there yesterday for lunch after multiple recommendations from friends and work mates. Ideally it's best to go there in a group and share the..."
Disha
"Dont look too much into the decor of this place....the food is amazing...we ordered 4 dufferent dishes and everything was yum yum..."
Cdeep
"Canton Cafe is an incredibly authentic Chinese restaurant. More than just food, the bustling and at times hectic atmosphere really lends to it's..."
Stefan Sanford
"The food here is awesome but the service is close to non-existent. If you want great tasting Chinese food in Auckland and don't mind bad service than..."
Topi
"Started off with a very large prawn dish. I liked the texture of the flesh and flavours. I would have enjoyed them more with some lemon to cut..."
Jonathan Booth
"Serving size is excellent - if you have a huge appetite like hubby's and mine, 1 dish between the two is more than sufficient. Being a seafood lover,..."
Bhavya
"Great place to come for large group. Prices seem expensive but the portions are BIG and perfect for sharing. They do BYO (beer and wine) so, it's..."
Mezza
"Been here quite a lot of time but you should know what you want to eat here .My all time fav is Black chilly prawns I just go here for this dish and..."
Chirag Tailor
"This place has plenty of seating up and downstairs which is perfect for groups. It feels a little bit like a house with far too many dining tables,..."
HJ
"Saw Lorde here once. Been going here since 05. Best Chinese in the moderate price range in Auckland. If you are new to Canton and..."
Pakalu Papito
"Over the years we have visited Canton so many times, few things stand out consistently, viz. the crowd, the noise, the food, their excellent..."
Lvgdfd
"One of the Best Cantonese Restaurant in the city!!! Those black pepper prawn shelled are AMAZING! Veges always good and right in season, specially..."
Wendy Zhou
"Best Chinese in Auckland! Best for a group because then you can order a couple of dishes to share and try a bit of everything. Can be exxy but not..."
Ryan
"Good Chinese joint, Last Saturday we were there with a group of 14, food and service and the pricing perfectly matched. Also this help when they..."
Nalin Ariyawansa
"This place so recommended for all Chinese food lovers! The prawn was amazing and we ordered black bean beef which is very yummy!!! A bit more..."
Stifanyanwar
"I've been going here for a few years now. The food here doesn't compare to your typical Asian takeaway.The food here is totally different. I've..."
EssJay
"I remember coming here as a kid and it used to be so good, not much has changed. Came with a large group of workmates for our dinner and had a good..."
Sophia O-W
"Not the prettiest place, but never mind that! The food is divine. I ordered the Hot &Spicy King Prawns, no shell. And Black King Prawns - deshelled-..."
Robyn De Vega
"I would like to start by saying that its my most favourite place to go whenever I wish to eat Chinese. Its not really a fancy place. Is generally..."
Sana Siddiqui
"Went here with a large group of friends and we ordered a number of different dishes to share. They serve really big meals for a very reasonable price..."
Ariah-Bella Peters
"Eaten here multiple times, haven't yet found a chinese place that out does these guys (and we've been trying!). You can be guaranteed anything you..."
Victoria
"Cheat day numero uno!!So its was a call for celebration while snuggling indoors on a cold night. Whats better than takeaway from..."
Pankaj Kini
"I remember walking past this restaurant several times in the past and seeing crowds of people waiting outside to be seated and always thought to dine..."
Jasmine
"We went last night didn't book but were lucky to get a table for 2. Atmosphere buzzing, service prompt and friendly the food was outstanding. We..."
Gaylene Harker
"OMG!!! The best #squid i've ever tried!!! Really good and tasty and also the roast pork!!! Damn good!!! Highly recommended we're coming again soon..."
Gon Guerra
"A good place for a group of people. To get the best value out of this place, come a in a group to share a variety of dishes. The price per dish..."
Tania
"This place deserves all the awards it has on its walls. Authentic chinese but a bit higher priced. We went in a big group and had a feast. Luck to..."
I'm Hungry
"If you like Chinese food, live anywhere near by and haven't been here... You're lying about one of the above.Blackened Chilli Prawn. It's..."
Food Food Foodie Food
"My family and I usually come here for dinner on special occasions or during the weekend. We have dined in this restaurants over 5 times. Every time I..."
Ameri Lim
"Very loud, confined space, I could hardly hear my neighbours LOL, great foods and super cheap !!!!Unlike other chinese restaurants that are very..."
Tritip Kittitanarux
"Food is great... Still the same quality after all these years... Service not as good as it once was but you go here for the food... Takeaways can be..."
Donna&Shane
"First time I had Peking Duck Pancakes and they were so Yum! Also had a dish which mainly consisted in beans which was also very tasty. Would..."
Juanine
"If you dine here expecting nothing from the slightly rude, non English speaking staff, you'll be happily surprised at how good the food is...."
SS
"Is pretty pricey but the food sizing is more than one meals worth so it is great, very yummy, customer service wasn't as bad as I thought it would be..."
Brunette1
"Great Price, great serving sizes and nice staff! Food is wonderful, will def be returning. Interior isnt the best buuuuttt you can easily..."
Shannon Thurgood
"Whenever I've passed Canton Cafe it's always been full of people - so my family and I decided to try it out, and we are so glad we did. The food is..."
Lauren
"the prawns were the best I've ever had, heard about this from a mate and now we can't stop talking about when will be the next time we will go..."
Chanel Stevens
"Walked past this place for 9 years, lots of Chinese in it, a good sign for a Chinese restaurant. Finally went in with mate, ordered beef in black..."
Nick Keesing
"The Salt and Pepper squid is delicious! Canton is the type of casual eating establishment for people who are looking for large portions of food at..."
Rebben
"Try the burnt chilli prawns! Delicious! Super place, quick service, staff don't always smile but the food makes up for it. Vey busy place, need to..."
Scha
"As a Chinese person living in Auckland, this is one of my favourite places to go for Chinese food. Service is brisk, bordering on rude but the food..."
Garrick Chong
"We always love coming here.the food is fantastic and a great price/selection. The only real problem is the Kingsland parking, but hey you can't be to..."
Miss Poppy
"My friend recommended this place to me and it is really really good. I went their with a group of work of work friends on a Friday night and we..."
Ania
"Good food and atmosphere/environment. Not the best place if looking for a quiet restaurant but is well suited for eating out with friends. Food came..."
Eugene Z
"Delicious Chinese food , good cozy environment and tasty food i think only good for a party of 4 at least . its BYO so helps a little . also was..."
Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)
"I was here on a Friday night. Dinnet for four. The atmosphere was a tad rowdy but that's to be expected for a Friday night. We orderes the Pekin..."
Azah Forlife
"Canton Café is an Auckland institution for quick, delicious and satisfying Chinese cuisine. A great place for group catch-ups, as the dishes are..."
EatsByZee
"I come here 3 - 4 times a year and each time I enjoy the food.Yes it's loudYes the customer service is somewhat lackingYes it's..."
Fleur Peps
"I've been meaning to go here for ages - so why not for my birthday treat? Wow - packed on a Tuesday at 8pm? We had to wait for a bit for our..."
Vikz
"A destination restaurant! It's fast, loud, busy and fun! Works out reasonable with a group, especially with byo. The staff are busy and efficient,..."
Lou
"Great place if you are after authentic Cantonese food ( it's like being transported to Hong Kong as you step into the restaurant!), good serve size..."
Blossoms Lapitan Cruz
"I always enjoy coming back to this restaurant. Hot and Spicy Squid... one of the best in NZ! I suggest you book a table upstairs if you're..."
Mike Cruz
"This is an amazing restaurant. The food, the service, the price and the atmosphere is all brilliant. Over the past year, I have been to this..."
Don Graham
"Just reading other comments about the service and want to say I find the people who work there to be the salt of the earth. I've been frequenting the..."
Jack
"The best Chinese restaurant in all of Auckland. You have to try their bean dishes and the sweet and sour pork dish. It is superb. We get takeaways..."
Jarrod Hageman
"We love this place! Have been here many times, great for a large group. Love the round tables with the lazy Suzy set up. Very handy for a big group..."
Debs
"Nothing bad can be said. Simply amazing. Food is served up hot, sizzling and oh soooo yummilicious. A funny incident... We ordered venison..."
G R
"must have the Peking Duck, we found it to be very good value ($55) and there is actually meat, not just skin and fat :) also recommend the hapuka..."
Megan
"Best Chinese food ever! Ok, you probably don't want to come here for a quiet romantic evening, or if you're dining with the Queen; but if you want..."
Bowiesgirl
"True to the old chinese proverb about all the effort going into the food. Amazing tasty fresh food, rapid service, tons of atmosphere, staff rushing..."
Dayal P
"Recommended to come here by some local friends. This place serves very tasty food at cheap prices. Apparently it has changed a lot since all the..."
Jacob Thompson
"Besides coming out smelling like your dinner the food is full of flavour and the service is fast and efficient. The dishes are generous in portions..."
David
"The cramped tables and hustle and bustle only add to the fun of Canton. Great large fresh portions of Chinese food, BYO - well priced. There's a..."
Lou
"Mmmm....this place has deliciously tasty treats, I have eaten here on more than one occasion and enjoyed the food thoroughly every time!! The Black..."
Alix Whittaker
"Canton Cafe is all about intensely flavoured Chinese cuisine. The focus is definitely NOT restraint. Meals always arrive speedily,consistently loaded..."
Brandon Lelaulu
"Basic diningroom but great food. The kids loved it too. The crispy duck, salt & pepper squid and sweet & sour pork were all scoffed down! The..."
Sandy
"Canton Cafe is terrific, yes it's bustling but that just reflects how popular and good their food is. I agree that it's not the place for an intimate..."
Lauren Simpson
"Always a favorite for small groups and visitors. We always look forward to someone arranging dinner there. The Black Chilli Prawns and Hot and Spicy..."
Andrew
"This has to be my fav restaurant! the food is beautiful always hot and quick service to. It lacks in the decoration department BUT its all about the..."
Amanda
"great food, the place is not flash but the best Chinese food ever. Highly recommended, we always book a week in..."
Raquel
"We were seven and all enjoyed the food very much. Quality and Quantity both are good. Sumptous food and great service...We find it very..."
Milan Mohan
"We came here with a group of 20 for Bfs birthday. We booked in advance but arrived about ten minutes late as parking was almost impossible. The..."
Yello
"Best no:-1 chinese food in..."
Jody
"Great Food! One of the best chinese I've had in a while in a typical chinese type enviroment which adds to the spirit of such fine chinese food. Book..."
Sharad
"THE BEST CHINESE I HAVE EVER TASTED! The restaurant is a bit grubby, but the food is amazing! Prices range from about $20 per dish - but worth it,..."
Jo Fortune
"food was great.. better to go in groups so u can order different dishes. reasonable price. Hot & spicy squid a must..."
Veena
"It's not flash, but the food is so tasty! They are always busy with people dining in and takeaway orders as well. Reasonably priced, although I..."
Andrea
"Been here numerous times and this is the same recommendation each time. The food is very good. Priced very well and the BYO anything is a great..."
Shamal Kumar
"My family and I went to Canton Cafe for a catch up dinner last night. A firm family favourite in the past, it’s been a while since we last dined..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"If you want great tasting food, this is the place! I have been to Canton Cafe five to six times this year, and the food never disappoints!..."
Zetin Moza
"Delicious, great for a large group of big boys that eat their fill! Plenty of rice for each dish, and when feeding a big group, great price -- but..."
Gabby
"Look, I really want to tell you not to go here so I don't have any issues booking it all for myself. But that's unfair. Canton is incredible. Their..."
Jen Natoli
"I came by for a farewell party andthey had booked two tables. The place was packed as always. We grabbed a few things to share and the items werw all..."
Benedict Uy
"I recently have lunch there, and it was fantastic. The dishes were incredibly flavorful, the staff was friendly, and the service was fast. They also..."
MM
"Delicious food and very attentive staff. No complaints. We had a big group and they had no problem fitting us upstairs and serving us with no long..."
Gerard Sullivan
"I have been coming to this place for over 20yrs now! Restaurant was introduced to me by my in-laws. Never have liked Chinese food but this place..."
Ruby M
"Food:(3.5/5) We had the crab, peiking duck and the pork with tofu. The crab was very delicious but the portion of peiking duck was so small and the..."
Lilian Monaghan
"My relatives have raved about this tasty establishment for years, so I was rapt to finally dine here. My cousin and I booked for 6:30 pm whilst en..."
Kathleen Koronui
"Awesome food, awesome service, and reasonable prices. I’ve been a Canton Cafe customer for many years - both dine in and take away. I’ve never..."
B B
"The pulse of Cantonese food in Auckland starts here. You can’t beat Canton Cafe. I have been eating here since 1998 and I will never stop eating..."
Andrew Curtis
"I ordered our lunch yesterday. Went to pick up food, we calculated $185 (from website menu), different total at pick up... $197!!! My daughter was..."
Jean Annandale
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"Prices are good for the variety of items in the buffet section. If you don't mind the crowd, it's good for a spot of..."
Makarand Paranjape
"I love paradise. Always so delicious. The Indian style butter chicken and the butter paneer are delicious. The three pack of butter naan are so good..."
Smharpz
"Shared between 3 people, we got two mild baked butter chicken, 4 garlic naan, lamb chops and chicken 65. The portions were massive and..."
Sharon Louie
"Cold nights call for some legit hot Indian food with my lovely bunch of colleagues !😝 This is now my favourite restaurant for Indian cuisine..."
Annie Low
"This is our favorite indian joint in central Auckland. We came here after lockdown and they have expanded big time. We ordered garlic naan, chicken..."
Sophie Wang
"You will never be disappointed. The value is not comparable to any other curry house. Once in 6 months for..."
Dev Choudhury
"I think it is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I love chilly chicken and lollipop chicken so much, and my parents are big fans of their..."
Ariel
"I loved the buffet at Paradise, the staff are super friendly and so much choice. Plus it’s a buffet, what’s not to love? The naan is made fresh..."
Jenny Da
"Tasty and great value for money... plenty of chicken in the $40 pack...."
Leon Tan
"Its been a few years since I’ve had Paradise and they are as good if not even better than I remember. Theres so much to choose from the menu and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"yummy food! authentic north indian food :) wish the garlic naan was a tad more garlicky but no complaints. they also had free containers for..."
Beatrice
"When craving a good curry or korma...this is the place to go. I’ve eaten a good curry in Delhi,India & Paradise Lamb Korma truly took me back..."
YumTum
"Nice and affordable Indian..."
Hunter Yang
"奥克兰性价比最高的印度饭..."
George Wu
"If you don’t already know about this place, you have been living under a rock. Their food is finger licking good guaranteed. Their portions are big..."
Altynai Saralaeva
"We had Paradise cater for our workplace of 180 and they absolutely wow'ed the staff. By far the best Indian catering we have had as an office...."
Tachelle Leach-Wahanui
"I've tried a lot of Indian restaurants, and this is right up there for flavour. I usually get the eggplant dish, Bagaray Baigan and it is smokey and..."
Sean Theroux
"Long wait time. Very busy for a sunday. Very popular restaurant...."
Sonny Gough
"I was super excited to try Paradise as I had heard so many amazing things about it! I ordered online and went to pick it up and it was evident how..."
Megan Browne
"The food is always delicious, service very friendly and efficient. Never had any complaints or issues with anything. Always a pleasure to..."
MariaToday
"I have taken friends to Paradise restaurant confident in the continued quality of the food and fair price. The onion pakoras are legendary and while..."
Gold Card
"My very first time trying Paradise and had an enjoyable dining experience.The Lollipop Chicken is always a frequent mention and highly..."
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
"One of our favourite resturants. Have eaten here on a few occassions with family. Easily afforable for large groups and heaps of off street parking...."
Lauts
"I think they did everything perfectly. Nothing at all to complain about. The lovely smoky flavor of the meat, the combination of fragrance of the..."
Pig Cat
"I've been here a couple of times, from recommendations from friends, and I have never been disappointed by them. The only issue was the seat we were..."
Louise
"Paradise Buffet*Been to all 3 of their outlets, their restaurant, their takeaway and their buffet and they are all good in their own ways...."
Arianaaa
"I had takeaways on recommendation of several work colleagues. Food was amazing - rich and flavourful and fresh. Portions were huge. Can't wait to try..."
Jacqueline Brasfield
"Authentic Indian food restaurant recommended by all my Indian friends. Food was always tasty and customer service was great. Their buffet was super..."
LilianMonaghan
"Hubby and I absolutely adore Indian food and thought we would give this place a go since we don't often come to Auckland.We were pleasantly..."
Dannyandsami
"Best Indian cuisine, the meats and naan bread were tasty and very delicious. They had a very good service and also their employees were really..."
Neha
"I have been to the buffet before and decided to give the dine in restaurant a go. The Indian butter chicken and naan were delicious, portion sizes..."
Jeannette Salim
"So far, this palce is the best!! I always ordered from the takeaway section, but it does not reduced its quality! For $12 you can mix and match 2..."
Fossil Enzi
"Went about 6pm and bought some butter chicken, lamb korma, garlic naans and rice in their takeaway store. Tasty food, meat in each dish were soft..."
Sam
"Best Indian food I’ve ever had, not to mention it’s a buffet. The value is incredible. I highly recommend this place as it’s the best Indian..."
Ming Shi
"tasty. love nan bread with garlic butter sauce in particular. everything a little bit too creamy. tummy gets filling so fast. cannot have too much...."
Vanessa Zhang
"Best casual dining (Indian) in central Auckland. I do worry that they use additives and colouring in their curries however the flavour and price..."
Aanahera
"I’ve been here twice. This is one pf my favourite buffet restaurant in the city. One of the good reason is the Free Parking. The food is fantastic..."
Samodalteovir
"Everything was so delicious and the portion sizes were very generous! I loved the jalfrezi chicken and chicken manchurian :) Service was really..."
Isobel
"Best curries by far. The meat is so delicious and tender, melting in your mouth. More importantly is the star of the show- the garlic naan...."
Rebecca Ly
"Yes yes yes! Best Indian in town! They have literally taken over every inch of Sandringham- but for good reason.Their curries and their naan are..."
Chan Can Eat
"OMGG have to say this is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to!! I don’t really know about the feel though because it’s way too hot..."
Vedika
"The fact that theres dine in, take away and a buffet for paradise is a win/win for everyone! I loved seeing it grow from a small restaurant to a..."
Angelica Starina
"This place has been praised many times by different newspapers, media and bloggers the likes of Urban List, Viva, Concrete Playground even Stuff and..."
Ang Sarap
"Love the garlic naan and aloo mutter here! The portions were big and it was a pretty reasonable price. Service was good and quick and it wasn't too..."
Vic
"Awesome indian food. Buffet dinner is very good. being hyderabadi, i thought food won't be matching with that style but i am amazed with the way they..."
Venkat
"So good... good was beautiful... service was good... only downer is car parking but other than that... they rotate their menus on the buffet side but..."
Wiri Pvp
"I usually only visit the dine in and each time I have visited the food has always been delicious and filling. The service is very nice as well and I..."
Z Huss
"Amazing food, great service. My friend/family and I go here often and the food is always amazing. My favourite is chicken 65 and cheese naan. There..."
Swetha
"Yummiest food 👌🏻👅 must try chicken and mutton biryani really amazing taste 👌🏻👍🏻 one of the best chicken biryani i have ever..."
Simran Bhatia Maggu
"I’m just annoyed at myself that I didn’t try this place earlier. The food here is AMAZING!!! Super quality Indian food at affordable prices...."
CHIFAN.EATS
"in the heart of sandringham this place is a goldmine for Indian food.the food is amazing and the food comes out very quickly. they are..."
Samuel
"Be careful to get right paradise because there are 3! Visited the buffet for 20$ per person. Great value with heaps of choices. Love the unlimited..."
J Eats
"Good food is what drives everyone to a restaurant frequently and Paradise deserves that tag, Good Food, Freshly ServedNevertheless, There..."
Rahul Gopinadhan
"Had been served by friendly service and nicely presented food. Was a really popular restaurant although it was a weekday dinner. Parking available on..."
Coffee Macarons
"Went to the buffet night with my team from work, could NOT believe that it was $18.00 per head. Food was delicious and filling. Worth it. I don't..."
Riley
"Paradise has changed the Indian food dynamic. Never disappoints and always tasty! They are always the busiest spot on Sandringham day in..."
Prashant Datt
"Came here for dinner with a group of friends for the first time and it really was the best Indian food I’ve had!The only let down were..."
Saasha
"Went to the buffet which was at a really reasonable price. I loved Paradise because I got to sample many dishes rather than committing to one curry..."
Inaua Dean
"We have dined at the paradise buffet side a few times now and each time has been a 10/10 for food. A great selection on vegetarian and meat dishes...."
Felicity Williams
"Excellent food and variety. Always busy so hard to get seat on Sunday. Price for buffet is good. Need a bit more variety in sweet..."
Manik Mahajan
"Paradise is our go-to place for great Indian food. I just love saying let's go to Paradise!! 😁 I'm not a big eater of starchy carbs and I love..."
Cherisse Yang
"Food is still great but I don't like the way they have changed. Once they nearly overtook Sandringham they became arrogant. No more trying of the..."
Evilmaikel
"Best biryani in the town...well they have 3 joints, if you are in hurry, takeaway would be ur choice. if u want to spend some time with ur..."
The Food Lover
"Great food over here. Authentic indian food i ever tasted in new zealand. Perfect for dining ambience is very clean and happen ing. I would..."
Nick Dutta
"Nice and tidy restaurant.food was good and service was good too.i would like to highly recommend this restaurant to all my family and..."
Lucy71243
"For $20 and all you can eat buffet Indian food... who would complain?? Long queue and you better get there early, no bookings either! They give you..."
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"We often eat here - Paradise has grown in size - reflects its popularity - good food & not too expensive- always satisfying- today we ate the Lamb..."
Stanley D'Souza
"I've only had their Chicken biryani and butter chicken and i was nice, great customer service only thing is that this place gets crazy busy, but it's..."
Benji
"Tried the buffet. Delicious curries and naan bread. The food was so filling i was almost stuffed after my first plate. There was a long queue so be..."
Spyro
"It's my favorite Indian restaurant in Auckland. Their butter Naan makes me fall in love which I am a person who don't like pasta.  I recommend..."
Andy Guo
"Best Indian place in Auckland. I was amazed by their biryanis and all the food available, chicken 65, harabhara chicken, manchurian chicken, butter..."
Carlos H. Leyva
"Quality used to be better before. Still highly recommend this one but could get very crowded. Best Indian food in Auckland. Great service every time..."
Upbeatbean
"Awesome food, great portions. Tried almost every dish on the menu. This place never disappoints. Love the food and the service. Highly recommended to..."
Prabhdeep
"I m here to watch T20 cricket match between India & New Zealand , and like all Indians I started looking for Indian food despite eating it every day..."
Panditg
"First time here and was very happy with our experience. The food was outstanding. Fresh, tender and in very generous portions. Nice atmosphere. Owner..."
Peter
"Well my gosh, best indian restaurant in Auckland. The naans are actually good not too thick and chewy and it’s actually cooked properly. Great..."
Omsaloni2003
"I love Indian food but only because to watch my weight I don’t come often. Haven’t been here for a long time but I’m writing this review even..."
Chris L
"Went to the Dine - In and got the chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, butter chicken, chicken biryani, lollipop chicken and naan. It was a lot of food..."
Emily Gossen
"From last month we been to the takeaway restaurant and dining one once or twice in week, in takeaway restaurant the girl which was tall and healthy..."
Rajvir Biln
"Best place to come if anyone is interested in indian cuisine. Most of the time it stays busy, staffs are friendly and food is yummy. We often go..."
Kratos
"Best Indian restaurant in NZ!Brought some visitors from Brisbane they said they haven’t enjoyed such delicious halal Indian food before! Good..."
Lily
"This is a very busy local place however this has to be THE best Indian restaurant I have come to. First, I love how they have a dining and takeaway..."
Dani
"I was told by a friend to try this place out and I am glad I did because it has the best butter chicken in Auckland. I went to the buffet side of the..."
Jgurl
"We live out East but we 'go the extra mile' here just to buy their family pack Biryani.  At one stage, there were very little meat on their biryani..."
Little Borneo Girl
"Had the Paradise Biryani Combo and it’s really good. The best we’ve ever had!! We live in Botany Downs and it’s worth the drive. Definitely a..."
Yearoftherooster51
"I go here for the food and it’s always great. We always end up taking some home with us too as we don’t live close by. Definitely worth the trip..."
Carl DSilva
"We have never dined in but have bought takeaway. The food is yummy and very reasonable. Be careful with the spice even their mild-medium is hot. Also..."
Rockran
"No words....just love the biryani at paradise. No wonder it is the most busiest place in the Sandringham suburb. Sometimes I feel the biryani is much..."
Jayanth K Kommu
"Wow. Impressive. Lots of value for money here. Loads of variety and choices. Chicken lollipops were sensational. Only small rant would be all the..."
Nusaiba AD
"Enjoyed the food. The Paradise special Maneer masala was yummy and my friends thoroughly enjoyed the chicken Biriani. Parking abit of a problem but..."
Tammy Ockerse
"This restaurant has best value for money. We ate in their buffet restaurant a couple of times. Food was great with different dishes to choose from...."
Yprilg
"All our food was fresh and delicious. I would of given it a 5 but we weren’t able to order alcohol at the restaurant which was a let down. Apart..."
Pauline
"Very busy local in Sandringham.Little in the way of atmosphere, basic in its presentation and no alcohol on sale which is..."
Dale Spencer
"A great selections of dishes, lovely flavours and, huge servings. The Paradise special masala was really tasty, and the naan bread was great to clean..."
Gareth Neilson
"Being from Mumbai, I always crave for Northindian food.. and I heard a lot about this place and I visited this restaurant with my hubby and friends..."
Purnima C Nair
"Absolute Paradise with the most satisfying meal - savoured every morsel of the chicken tikka and scraped the cast iron for more! The curries were..."
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"Called in here on Saturday 22 Septmber 2018 for a good feed of Indian food. We turned up as they dont take bookings & did not have to wait, we were..."
David Purvis
"If you love biryani and mughlai food you cannot miss this place at all! Fluffy buttery naans, creamy thick curries with generous portions of veges..."
Ankita Langa
"Paradise never disappoints, I strongly recommend them as the authentic Indian food restaurant to all friends. Simply love their Biriyani’s. the veg..."
Anitha Narayan
"Just had my brother in laws dinner from paradise takeaway, wow what a feast!!!! Everything was delicious nice and hot and very tasty!!! I will..."
Gnxsta23
"Taste resembles with typical Mughlai food in India. One of the best Indian restaurants in Auckland for sure. Value for money. Would like to visit..."
Drpallaviwange
"Very tasty buffet dinner. Everything was yummy. Some problems we face not related to taste. 1. There are 3 independent outlet take away,..."
Syed
"Best place to crash if you like indian buffet in auckland. Cheap and large portion. Advice high protein food and some are oily. Anyway worth for..."
Hasith Kandaudahewa
"Ordered their indian butter chicken (med), chicken dum biryani and garlic naan to share between the two of us. Butter chicken was not as spicy as I..."
Blackpearl
"We don’t know about you, but as the weather starts getting chillier in Autumn, we yearn for a cosy spot to settle down with a plate of steaming hot..."
Husk Creative
"Always a good experience ordering from here! Esp when you are craving indian food! We specially liked the green chicken curry and biryani! Its a..."
DEENAZ RAISINGHANI
"ALWAYS full but definitely worth a visit!! Probably should call them first for table availability :) Normally would order their chicken lollipops,..."
Afiqah Ramizi
"Came to the buffet for $20/adult (weekend price). I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and am happy to say that it’s well worth the price. The..."
Angela
"Really good and authentic Indian food. Their buffet is even better and so affordable. If they had more simple Indian side salad dishes selections..."
Sebastian Dreame
"Never eaten at the restaurant, but we get takeways from here quite often! The foods good!Place is always clean and busy! Good customer service and..."
Zac
"Have visited this place many times over past few years! Excellent food; authentic taste. Definitely one of the best places in Auckland for good..."
Michael Ranjitsingh
"Well it’s Paradise, the name says it all. Number 1 Indian restaurant serving close to authentic Indian food. Food - 4/5, good portion..."
Naziminator
"Went there for a work gathering. The lamb biriyani was very good, with just enough spices. The curry on the otherhand was just average. I would..."
Wilson Shum
"The food is always good. I tried the buffet this time as the buffet entry price and one meal at the restaurant is same. The taste of the food is also..."
Amugae
"Stoked to have been brought here by an Indian co-worker recently, and when I talked to my other friends about Paradise it seemed like their..."
Raymond Tiong
"Without a doubt one of the most popular North Indian restaurants in Auckland, Paradise was a place I just had to try. The overall business is..."
Orient Express
"Best Indian food I've tasted, all the selection seems authentic. A must get for us here is the mutton briyani, lamb paya, harabhara chicken. I also..."
Dee
"I Love this Restaurant have been here for takeaways a few times. The food is amazing, staff great. I didn’t give it 5* because it isn’t licensed...."
Carolyn Koloni
"Excellent as usual. Food is great and very consistent. My favourite place when I am in the area. This place gets very busy but well worth the..."
Sham Ladkoo
"Came here for lunch and ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken dum biryani and roti and naan. It took ages to come out but the food was amazing..."
G
"Best most authentic Indian takeaway around.  The catering for large orders is fantastic - we order on a Friday for work with multiple requests and..."
Sophie Ball
"Are you even Indian (or an Aucklander) if you haven't been to Paradise? I don't really know what Authentic Indian cuisine tastes like, but I'll..."
Jay
"Have had several curries from Paradise and everytime, the food is great. Love the mango chicken dish and that naan is the best.If looking for..."
Stuart McIntyre
"I order meal for 70 persons. The food quality and quantity was really good, guests like food. The food was delicious, sufficient and lovely...."
Muhammad Ramzan Anjum
"For 18$ buffet there’s nothing to complain about. Probably a little bias because I just love Indian food and I don’t think they can go wrong. Eat..."
Burunghantu
"One of the best curry place in auckland.Same owner for all 3 - dine in, takeaway, buffet. Food is always consistent and..."
Darren Big Belly
"My go-to place for Indian food. Never had any complaints about Paradise. Staff is first class, food is amazing and service is very professional...."
Manjunath Shenoy
"Every bite of that Biryani brings me closer to home. Never a time i would visit this place and not order biryani... Oh and don’t forget to try..."
Albert
"Hands down the best curry in Auckland, the long waits and lines reflect this. Best to get in early or order over the phone. The staff are friendly,..."
Steph Loves Food
"First best good Indian food experience in NZ.There was a time when we were addicted to eat multiple times a week... Long list of..."
JPK
"Large group at the buffet this evening; effortless experience & great service! Food on par with the dine-in restaurant. Well done, team - thanks for..."
Ethan M
"I had buffet. It was only 20 box. Especially naan(?) the bread was good. But plate is one for one person. No changes. I was full after one round so..."
Alice In New Zealand
"One of the best places in Auckland to have authentic Indian food. Indoor outdoor seating availble. Fast service and an amazing..."
Winnie
"Paradise takeaways are sooooo yummy but they need more stores. Our favs are lollipop chicken when they have some left and the made to order butter..."
OscoKove
"Paradise never fails to deliver on flavour, freshness. I always order the same and it always tastes good. They are consistent and clean. The only..."
Amber Hiroti
"Good range of curry's. Fairly basic ambience, but appeared clean and the meals arrived in a decent time. My daughter and I both enjoyed our meal and..."
Mike Currie
"Dined here for lunch and the place wasn’t too packed. The ambiance is good the place was clean and we were seated right away. We ordered chicken..."
Nathalie
"good place to dine for indian food. foods are great, slightly pricey but its all good,place is well maintained. keep it up guys. friendly..."
Mr4saken
"They have got good variety of food and well prepared naan. Buffet is really good but need to have services available upstairs as well. Its a bit..."
Neha.sumra
"The service is really fast, staff is nice and at lunch time is pretty cheap. The food is a bit oily but still, is the best curry I've tried in..."
Margot Vildósola
"Great food and big portions. Really enjoyed the Biryani and Korma. It's pretty cheap for the quality of the food. Would definitely recommend checking..."
Functor
"I was on a short trip in AKL. Friend of mine took me to this place. Really nice experience. We had to queue for a table on a Monday and that’s..."
Arup Biswas
"You are walking around in Sandringham, and suddenly you are welcomed with a intense heavenly indian spices fragrance, congratulations you have..."
Shreyansh Patni
"I like dine in the most !! There bhuna lamb n Indian butter chicken are the best. Bestest cheese naan in entire Auckland!! Owner n staff members are..."
Yuvraj Rajora
"Absolutely love Paradise Indian Cuisine! The food there is very unique from other restaurants I've been too! I love the theme of Hyderabadi flavours..."
Shayla Devi
"We went with the buffet option. I read a number of mixed reviews before we went so was a bit dubious. Can safely say we were not let down. The..."
Jordan
"When I came to new Zealand first I thought maybe iam gonna miss my favourite Hyderabadi biryani but here not. When my friends told me about this..."
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"It's amazing how Paradise is maintaining the food quality all along the years...I've been here in NZ for more than 4 years and I've been going there..."
Sajjadur Rafat
"We rarely eat Indian food, however, Paradise is an exemption. Their Chicken Biryani was the bomb and also their Butter Chicken. Plus, very affordable..."
Jnayncc
"Best in Town for Indian cuisine, always good on Quality and Quantity on a reasonable price tag. Will recommend the Biriyani and Chicken..."
Nibin Purushothaman
"Paradise in Sandringham has 3 parts: the buffet restaurant, the dine in restaurant and a separate purely takeaways spot! All three places are busy,..."
Matadors
"Initially this place was ok in taste... interesting how the music was clubbing but it is patronised by Muslim aunties and uncles.... Then I went got..."
Rayfaye Solomon
"Got takeout with a friend today for lunch.Was my first time trying Paradise and they had a butter chicken and naan deal for $8. The butter..."
Rosanne Choy
"First time at Paradise and it was so busy. Heard good feedbacks about this resto. There's a dine in and takeaway area separately. So we ordered..."
LilMSunshine
"My friend and I came here for a spontaneous dinner. We ordered the chicken masala and saag paneer, both so DELICIOUS! And of course you cannot call..."
Linlin
"I’m not really a fan of Indian cuisine but when I’ve tried their kebab,curries and their butter chicken I became addicted. Food’s flavour is..."
JeannePTang
"One of very few Indian restaurants in Auckland that I trust to have an amazing experience every single time. While I'm not an expert with Indian..."
Zeth
"Checked out the $17 buffet this evening. Given other reviews both bad & good I thought I would check it out for myself with Kay Vea & a couple of..."
Kai Mai
"We heard it was the best Indian place in town. It certainly may be the biggest and the most popular. 

. A lady at the door asked us if we were..."
Vivi S
"Love the price, food and environment. Recommend for others. Love the selection of foods. Love the fresh naan and the service of good. Love this..."
Lucky Tangi
"Been here a few times and never disappointed. Always busy but always managed to get a table (perfect timing I guess ), if you have to wait, it's well..."
Manoj Patel
"One of the better Indian restaurants in Auckland. Authentic Indian dishes, great taste! Thinking about their butter chicken is actually making my..."
Real Slug
"This review is for both the takeaway and buffet. Regular customer of the takeaway. Although the ordering system is a bit inefficient and wait times..."
Jason Yang
"We went to the buffet one last night for dinner, really good selection for food and the price for it is good for what you actually get. The garlic..."
Marggie Pascua
"Really great Indian food. The curried were thick and creamy and the naan was fresh.Highlight was the lollipop chicken which was perfectly..."
Bella Qian
"One of best Indian restaurant in Auckland.I came with my friends, was super busy.Managed to get table after 40 min.the food quality &..."
ANKIT
"Very good food, semi auto-rickshaw, familish environment. Staff was nice, prices are average for indian cousine. Lacking of music. It have some TV..."
Pablo
"Beautiful curry and good value for money. We will definitely come back! One of the staff recommended us to try the buffet experience. Has anyone try..."
Andrean
"Finally came here after hearing all the great reviews on this place, I don't know why it took me so long to get here. The food was beautifully made!..."
Vaimoana Tevi
"Have you tried mutton biryani here... Out of the world.. Must try!Two options, either dine in or go for the buffet dinner.Buffet..."
Ameya Bantwal
"Excellent food, service, quality and quantity. Their biryani is simply heavenly. The customer service is really good and they don't hold back on..."
Farhaan77
"Ticking off one of the places we always wanted to try ----- curry buffet! Only $17pp Mon-Wed, drinks are at extra charge. You only get 60min dining..."
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"I had heard that this was the best Indian restaurant in Auckland and I think that it may just be. Had the Chicken Manchurian with Naan for lunch. It..."
Sadrina Yao
"Im not a fan of indian food but if its from paradise be sure i will swallow it. Amazing melt in your mouth food! The chicken lollipops are to die..."
Monika Maselusi Faaosofia
"We tried their outdoor catering service since we love their food. They lived up to their reputation. Excellent food with generous quantities. The..."
VJ Pat
"Love the fish Tandoori never disappoints. Their curries are some of the best I've tasted in Auckland. This is now my go to for Indian food! Try the..."
Toar Dotulong
"Good place for somewhat authentic Indian food. Menu is alright and the options are good. One of the very few places in Auckland where you get good..."
Arun Kumar
"Good taste and reasonably priced buffet. I go there sometimes to satisfy my tastebuds. Worth going for sure, both by yourself or with your..."
Yash Sharma
"I went paradise buffet on last week Monday. Food was tasty and the service was also nice... The little girl with the glasses (Sona or sova something..."
Arlene Sequeira
"I have heard people giving very good reviews about Paradise .I accept that the food is decent and it had amazing ambiance ,but I would strongly say..."
Prakash Prakash
"Great food, great price, great portions, great quality and most importantly great service. Note that this place does not serve alcohol, but there are..."
Meelz
"Best place to visit in Auckland for some good biryani n panner curries.Worst is here naan which is more of bread rather then naan.So..."
Darcarys
"The best indian food in Auckland. The curries are delicious. Every time iam in New Zealand i have to go and eat Paradise.The service is okay...."
SHAZZA A
"Absolutely delicious! The butter chicken and chicken biriyani are both worth coming here for. Definitely will not be disappointed with this place!!..."
Rav Chand
"We placed an order on Diwali for 40 employees and each had a completely different order, Paradise made the whole process so easy for us, they..."
Rania De Morgan
"Thought the food was beautiful, good value for money. There was so much did left after dinner, didn't feel full afterwards at all, prefect..."
Dini
"Paradise Indian Food lives up to its name... truly food and staff from Paradise! Salah helped me work out a perfect and generous snack box within a..."
Spin009
"Absolutely amazing food! I ALWAYS have to get the chicken Saag - one of the best I've ever had almost comparing to my mums! Also love their naans so..."
Shoulyn Singh
"I have tried menu order and buffet here. They both are good and famous. It is always crowded. I like naan the most, so I can eat unlimited naan at a..."
I'm A Foodie
"One of the best Indian restaurant in Auckland! Tried both takeaway and dine in and they are both great value for money with amazing authentic food...."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Visited here for the first time. You have to order and pre-pay at the counter. Friends were always talking about how good Paradise's..."
Minakshi Gupta
"*Dine IN****Been here many times, as it is now trending as the best Indian restaurant in Auckland so far. Talking about the food, the best dish so..."
Darryl Christian
"I have eaten buffet once, had takeaway once and A la carte once all in a space of 3 weeks, best ever chicken biryani and tandoori chicken, paneer..."
Kristal Sina
"I really liked the naan, which you could tell was very fresh. I did however order a mild dish and received what I believe was medium. And normally I..."
Brooke
"Came to the buffet on sunday, we came early but the restaurant was already starting to fill up. A big range of indian food, the naan is delicious,..."
HelenMeng2000
"Excelent place! Exceeded all my expectations, staff was super nice and food was incredibly delicious. It definitely worth trying. It is good to go..."
Yorgen
"Paradise has been in the top 10 cheap eats for number of years and I would say it is definetely true, if not top 3.I myself is not a big..."
Jessica Halim
"I've come here a few times to try different things on the menu incase the last thing I ordered just wasn't hitting my taste palate.I still found..."
Momo
"Hands down the best Indian food in Auckland. Must try their garlic naan. I have not really try other Indian restaurant after discovered this place...."
James
"Authentic indian food which made me so nostalgic. Ordered a biryani and it tasted like the ones from the streets of Delhi. The proof is in the lines..."
Suprizzle Fo Shizzle
"Amazing and authentic food. The naan was the best part and they make it fresh for you. There was a variety of curries and other dishes like fried..."
Aimee.
"great food, great place, great Staff. abolve all nice gesture to have food for needy people for free...I had a chicken Biryani from here. the RAITA..."
Abdul Hussain
"Amazing Indian food. Try the curries get some naans and tandooris and your evening is just great. Taste is true to the spice levels. Hard to get in..."
Thom
"Beautiful authentic Indian food. You get given menus at the table but order and pre-pay at the counter, which I don't mind because you can do it..."
Lucyeatsakld
"AMAZING!! Very friendly and helpful staff! Catered well for dairy free and vegetarian! Was recommended to go here and will definitely be back!..."
Sjaan Glas
"Paradise is my go to for Indian curry! They have a great range of curries that are super delicious - Just be careful with the medium hotness as..."
Ana
"Nice place with great ambience. We had dinner here and it was good experience. We ordered kadhi lamb it is cooked properly and taste alright, also we..."
Mantaran Kahlon
"I wish I could give them 10/5. For a foodie coming from India, this place is heaven, actually more than heaven. The food is tastier than..."
Mayur Sabharwal
"This place is so popular, they now have multiple branches, one for dine in, one for takeaway and another for buffet. I have only ever frequented the..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"No point writing too much and all i will say that if you have their food specially the biriyani- you will feel like you are in paradise having..."
Sunvi Ahsan
"Paradise had been my first best Indian restaurant in the past. But it's moved to the second place as their biriyani is not the best anymore. But..."
Anish Ketty
"Great and affordable food. Specially Malai kofta- Must try. Tried Indian butter chicken as well. If paneer lover, then go for Balti panerr. So..."
Hardika Italia
"Good food to try specially for Indians and who are missing home, This is the place to be a home away from home for food...friendly staff,..."
Sagar Dani
"You can’t miss to not to visit here if in Auckland! Famous for havingthe Indian Cricketers and Others as their customers the walls are donned with..."
Divjot Singh
"If you want to eat good quality and consistent biryani then there is no place other than paradise. I am a big fan of their chicken and lamb biryani..."
HRS
"My favourite Indian joint for takeaways.As for Dine in you have to wait outside as they don't take booking. Being The most favourite and popular ..."
Tastytips
"First time dining here. The restaurant is spacious and looks very welcoming. The food are cheap and come in good portions, I had their chicken 65..."
Sylvester Kuo
"Paradise has three branches - Dine-In, Take-Out, and Buffet. We recently tried takeaways for a lazy night in, SO GOOD. Paradise really does the best..."
Chomnomnom
"Every time I go there, I promise myself not to eat too much. But you just can't resist. Really great food. It's not a sitting and having a..."
Lily
"Its been a long time Reviewing the restaurants... however we happen to be at this reataurant, Paradise and was amazed to see three outlets for..."
Mahek Pratik Gandhi
"We Always come here for a take-away and usually i just had the same thing so My taste buds got used to it.. butYesterday I came here on the dine..."
Iris Joy Ebasco Edic
"Loved the food. Authentic Indian cuisine at a good price. Cricket decor which is a bonus for any cricket fan. BYO drinks which is reasonable. Alcohol..."
Timena Muna
"I been here for lunch. Before i say anything, One thing is very clear this is great place with reasonable pricing. We choosen three curries, two dry..."
Param Singh Nurowal
"Experienced great food and wonderful service at the buffet on Monday night, I would recommend to all.the long wait times can be understood once you..."
Nikiflanagan
"Good food . However never take a cake there and ask them to bring it to ur table to surprise ur friend . They are really bad at it . They ruined the..."
Leo Dilshan
"My go to place for Indian food in Auckland. They have a wide range of dishes that cater from more Western taste buds (eg butter chicken, mango..."
Jason Fernandez
"I go often. Good food. Affordable. Good service. Everything tastes good. It's worth it. During lunchtime you can grab the lunch special for..."
Nina
"Food always good. Very busy always so service can be a bit rushed. We opt to go for takeaway now from their other store. Always flavoursome, bigger..."
Rupert Lethaby
"Best Indian resto here ub Auckland. I had the Butter Chicken and it was just amazing. Was a bit hesistant on going because I'm not a fan of spicy..."
Phoebenessity
"I think I'm the last person in Auckland to discover this little gem in Sandringham .... Love love love Paradise and Paradise Street. The Manager and..."
Christena Mould-Morelli
"Meanest feed I've had for good value. Narn breed made in front hot and delicious. Awesome service as always. Too full to stay awake now. The..."
Bella Morelli
"Great food and service. Fazal was the manager on duty and ensured that we were well looked after. Naan bread was very fresh. $17 buffet.. well worth..."
Natasha Kumar
"Food and Flavour: 4/5Ambience: 3.5/5Seating: 3/5Service: 3/5Value for Money: 3/5The hara bhara kebab is amazing. The butter..."
BonZ Loves Food
"10+ rating... great food excellent service, huge range of curries, nan bread made freshly, manager continually checking to see how we we're doing &..."
S Tauelangi Pole
"Amazing food as always. The gravy had too much of colouring though. Great hospitality and..."
Purnima Sudha
"Awesome!nice Indian food! I came here with my best friend who are a nice Muslim. We really enjoy this delicious meal! I think we will go to this..."
Zhengjihan9
"Value for money. Dishes were a tad bit spicy but flavoursome. Paradise starters and paradise special chicken with garlic naan was awesome. Will..."
Praveen Kumar Kurup
"Great place for a Indian food in Auckland. Extremely cheap and quality food. I love their chicken 65 which is probably the most authentic..."
Vikranth Madabhushi
"Currently lying on bed happy as. Ordered the mutton dum biryani, indian butter chicken, hara bhara chicken and 3 for $7 garlic naan. Rice doesn't..."
Kaoseumu
"Excellent food! Naan bread is fantastic and interesting to watch it being made through the window by the entrance. I notice lots of the reviews make..."
Morty Hall
"Awesome buffet if you're a fan of Indian and buffets and exceptional value. If I had to complain, it would be that the curries could do with more..."
Keith
"Excellent customer service at paradise buffet. The manager, Fazal, has amazing customer dealing and is always welcoming and the rest of the staff is..."
Mehak Janjua
"Love the dine-in qaulity of the food.Take-away is good as well but not as great as the dine-in though.The buffet is not of the same..."
Chirag Darji
"Excellent food and customer service at the Paradise Buffet. The staff and the Manager were very courteous and welcoming. The Manager organised a..."
Paramahluwalia01
"Needed to find a new Takeaway option for Indian food... Sandringham seemed the obvious place to start so we came here. Great takeaway layout shop......"
Donna&Shane
"Definitely deserves the praise. Best Indian food. Loved the chicken lollipops. Huge portions. We had about twice as much food as we could eat. Will..."
Fiona Thompson Finkle
"Here's the thing about Paradise; it is a regular North Indian restaurant with decent food and portions. But what sets them over and above the mark..."
Audacity2Write
"I think this restaurant is alright.Reasons are displayed below.Buffet I rate this buffet 3/5 The buffet is not very..."
Miss Lawrence
"Tasty food, great service by the friendly smiling staff, worth the drive all the way from Mission Bay. Well done to the management and the staff-..."
Buellsnz
"Our favorite curry spot in Sandringham. Try their naan breads with harrabara chicken. Has a real good kick. Love the new takeaway shop that's..."
Ann R
"Loved the food, the ambience, the service. Our favourite from the menu is the chicken platter which is served on a sizzler. One of the best..."
Mizna Afzali
"you go there to eat Indian food, period. Dont expect anything too fancy (specially if you are not cricket fan) and you will not be disappointed. Try..."
Harsh Vardhan Shrotriya
"This place makes amazing biryani as well as a lot of other dishes, the curries are so good and very tastey, i highly recommend it .I've been coming..."
Rosie-Glen Bellam
"Brilliant service from the Paradise Buffet !! Fazal (guess he's the manager) doing exceptionally well and taking care of customers !! Staff were very..."
Syed Ahmed Farhan
"Paradise is not the only indian restaurant in Auckland. Well looking at their q's it seems it is. Well done to paradise on their expansion..."
Food Reviewer
"This place has since indergome some renovations. I wasn't quiet able to find a different page for their takeout, dine-in and buffet..."
Joseph Taleni
"Fourth time to the buffet restaurant and twice in three days, including with overseas visitors. Great food, great range and the food gets better each..."
Sukumar Goswami
"Tasty food and good portion sizes. One of the best places to try Indian cuisine for sure. They have been consistently good which is rare. Off late..."
Gastrophilist
"been there with my friends, It was quite busy place, but as always food was delicious specially butter chicken and chicken noodles. Staff was nice..."
Amirul Shaikh
"We waited in queue for 30 minutes to be seated. I suppose it was worth the wait!The star of the buffet was the lollipop chicken. It was..."
Benz Chan
"Its been my go to Indian place for takeaways. Their starters are just too tempting to not buy and they taste good. Its one of those indian places..."
Kaushikc_32
"Pay Less & good services. Everyone when I want to eat Indian food. I must go there. Yesterday I went with my aunt and cousin and had lunch, ..."
Iris L
"Favourite Indian takeaway - good food, great selection, reasonable price. What more can you ask for?Paradise just (14 April 2017) opened up..."
Jade Lim
"Amazing biryani - delicious and reasonably priced. We often buy family packs for takeaway. Also try their chicken 65, chilli chicken, chicken..."
Captain Coriander
"So many reviews on this page, I thought I would add some other hints & tips as well. All pics are labelled with the dishes name.Popular local..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Best indian food in the city... awesomest dum Biryani that i have ever tasted... also love the chicken 65... less desserts to choose from... good..."
Janani Mohan
"I used Paradise catering for my 50th party for around 75 guests. The 3 meat and 3 veg curries  that I selected were absolutely divine. My guests..."
Saloshini Dadi
"The ultimate Indian restaurant, whether you need a quick takeaway, cheap buffet or a dine-in experience.. paradise has it all. The best Chicken /..."
Rohit
"Clearly this place has too many reviews so i'll keep my brief.The food is great, full of flavor and at a very affordable price. We always..."
S&G Take Auckland
"The team of chefs always reach our hearts.. awesome food.. best place to hang out with frnzzzz.God bless u dear chefs.. u really rock our..."
Niti R Garg
"Great food and a good price and the place is way clean. The naan bread was pretty good too. They caterer for large groups and the service over..."
Craig Julich-Serventy
"Went a few months ago for the $20 buffet around the corner from the main restaurant at night. Easily filled the stomach will unlimited biryani and..."
Sameer Emad
"Good Food . Had Chicken Biryani, Chicken Kebab and Manchurian. Nice clean restaurant and friendly service. Rice were cooked perfect as usual. Good..."
Joy
"My family and I went to their buffet which is on Kitchner st, down the road from their menu store. Cheap curry buffet for $20! The Curries were very..."
Seamus M.
"Had a little problem with getting a seat as we couldn't hold a table for 10 minutes as we were waiting for more of our family to arrive, however food..."
Selina
"▪️Ambience: 4/5▪️The restaurant is tidy and clean, tables well spaced from each other and plenty of room. My sister and I had to repeat..."
Matakai Foodie
"In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland and I am sure a lot of people will agree with me. Considering the quality and quantity..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"All you can eat Curry! How awesome can that be. Paradise has many branches in Sandringham. Can be quite confusing, one only does buffet, one does..."
AA
"Hands down the best Indian food in Auckland. We have eaten from here frequently over the last couple years. Every single dish has always been..."
Ugeshni Khan
"Great food. Friendly staff. Neat and clean. Loved it. Lot of variety to choose from even in the vegetarian section. Happy to recommend to..."
Nonita Jaura
"Amazing authentic Indian food. I've been there several times with friends and family and the food has always been delicious. I don't usually eat..."
Mary Morgan
"Awesome venue. Easily catered for our group of 30. Excellent service. 1st class food. And very accomodating with our big group. Will be back again..."
Thomas.guy97
"Great food and a reasonable price. Very friendly staff who were very accommodating and let us stay over the hour time allocation as we were here for..."
Sarah
"My mom and I were visiting Auckland from the US and quickly realized this would be a great place for authentic Indian food. Our cab driver..."
Zach Paulinho
"I usually end up going to the buffet because I can try different things with the same price I would find at the restaurant. The staff are..."
Debin Sabu
"So on 24/02/2017 we had the Wika lunch off Paradise Chicken Dum Biryannee @ $35 and Bawarchii Chicken Dum Birryannee @ $40. Paradise had better..."
Praneal Badal
"Last weekend I had a 30th birthday party of about 20 people at the buffet section. I had never been there before and will definitely be back again...."
Anna.m.mulligan
"Food was tasty; great u can order in the counter and be seated beforehand; serving sizes were bigger than expected; great value for money. Parking is..."
Apple Tate
"Beautiful food , great quality , service is great it was my first time at this resturant and the food was exceptional staff where awesome I would..."
Rachel Sila
"Very, very, very yummy food.We came here because it was the Indian restaurant with the highest rating on Zomato. Our expectations were..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Absolutely recommend this place. Can't book so just rock up. I went on a Tuesday so it was $15 which is extremely cheap for buffet. I had the chicken..."
Miura Elikana
"Amazing Biryani!I had heard a lot by indian people that "Paradise is Paradise" no comparison..and I used to wonder why? Becoz I had tried only once..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"My Indian friend once took me here for the first time and I was blown away by my experience.Very high quality stuff, little bit more on the..."
Bryan Chan
"Ate heaps for cheap and it taste gangster af. Thanks again paradise! Came here super hungry and my girlfriend was making heaps of anoying comment..."
Thomas Davey Hulme
"This place has been a good place for authentic Indian food for a while. Good dine in experience and good cost. Had a decent dinner for 4 cost only..."
Ronnie Nath
"Hands down, the best Indian restaurant ! Great service, taste and friendly staff also 5 star ambience . Thanks to the manager he is very..."
Baljeet Aulakh
"In my opinion, "the best buffet in Auckland"This place lives up to it's expectations. Have been here so many times in the last 3 months.Perfect..."
Richa Kashyap
"Service is good. The seating space is quite limited and very tight! Hard to bring kids along. Food is quite good but I cant help but feel the food..."
Lara Adams
"we are very frequent customers of Paradise whether it is takeaway or dine-in or buffet dinner the quality and taste of food is so consistent..."
Arpan Parikh
"Amazing food and great service. Very friendly team. Would definitely go back 😀. Highly recommended. A+++. Very good service. . . ..."
Shayan Khalid
"We enjoyed our food with lots of options to choose. Naan is freshly baked and served as cooked. Staff are nice and very polite.Love the way the..."
Jassi Aulakh
"Loved the food...service...staff... all are up to the markWhenever I visit this place for food I always gets the marvellous experience U..."
Shivani Gupta
"Good food , bitter / sweet staff , upfront staff was really nice then server was a bit rude but they made it rite in the end. Over all good place..."
Vikas
"We decided to go for an Indian meal and our mates spoke very highly of this place. Apparently there are no reservations and if you want to eat here,..."
Rishab Koshy
"I haven't had indian anywhere else since I had my first paradise experience. I am a regular here and I enjoy it everytime! Everyone I bring here..."
Ruby Satele
"Excellent food and service. What a delight! I loved the paradise special curry and naan. The only disappointment was the absence of the double ka..."
Choco
"We had a group of 16 for lunch. Although paradise doesn't take any bookings, they accommodated us with a special banquet menu. We pre-ordered. 1 veg..."
Hass Imda
"Went to the buffet on kitchener st as a work dinner. Atmosphere was nice and quiet but don't let that fool you. The place gets packed within 10..."
Sam
"I went there with my new bride after a month of our marriage and we both loved it.Only the service is a bit slow but everything else is..."
Ali
"स्वादिष्ट भारतीय भोजन !!!Prominent amongst Aucklanders, Paradise is an established locus of..."
Medium_Rare
"If you love curry this is the place to enjoy. I haven't been anywhere better than this restaurant. Highly recommend & I'd love to go back..."
Chico
"Went there for takeaway time to time, pretty good service. Food are not too bad, decent price too. Love their Nan breads, although some dish are..."
Qinyuan Chen
"Finally went to try paradise after hearing so much about it. The place looked fantastic - it reminded me of a Denny's / American fast food restaurant..."
Ffionachua
"5 of us went here last night. After the initial surprise it was neither BYO or licenced, we settled ready for what looked great food. You order at..."
Leanne Schou
"Love the delicious food - rich, warming curries, fresh, spiced pakora. The service is average but quick, the atmosphere vibrant and bustling - Not..."
Deen Khan
"Paradise buffet. Was very good and good service. The food was really nice and there was lots of variety. I would definitely recommend it to everyone...."
Mark Nikitin
"Excellent Buffet and service. Seriously good. Paradise. Naan delicious. Fruit dessert a delicious addition. Handsome waiter. Worth a visit. Will be..."
Sandy Blomfield
"Paradise buffet is great! Delicious fresh food and attentive polite service. good value for money. the same authentic Indian cuisine as the..."
Julian Slade
"@ParadiseBuffet one word AMAZING , great service and even better food. awesome service and great atmosphere! Very comfortable ! Reccomend it for all..."
Liufala N Toeumu Latu
"Paradise buffet27 varieties. Paradise buffet is amazing. The food is awesome. The service of the team is even better. Highly..."
Bhavin Sanghavi
"First time having a Paradise Take away. Lived up to the good reports we had heard about the curries. Only negative i found the roti to be a little to..."
Gary Bloxham
"Paradise buffet best place for all you can eat. Food is brilliant! Definitely give it a try :) the service is excellent, and it's only 3 hours for 3..."
Mohammad Al Omar
"@paradisebuffet we came in in a group of 12 and we got to be seated straight away. I was so happy with the service we received and the food was..."
Willow Fakatava
"This review is for paradise buffet! This is one of my favourite Indian places in Auckland. Been there couple times and the team are always very..."
Jagdish Singh
"Paradise buffet restaurant has the nicest food and customer service !!! Highly recommend everyone to come here, its a wonderful place, you must come..."
Fellini Makimou
"Loved the food,ambience ,music,service..a great experience all together specially @ $20 price worth..enjoyed a loot with family and friends ..cheers..."
Vikas Verma
"Great service n food. Chicken lollipop was the best...Fantastic selection of vegetarian dishes as well, dhalmakhni was the best...Will recommend..."
Evita Shannel
"Thanks for excent food and service :-)Good to experience different cultures. We will visit again! Fantastic buffet, great variety and..."
Ann Key
"This review is for 14A Paradise buffetFood Quantity 5/5Food Quality 5/5Presentation 4/5Service 4/5Price..."
Tony Ma
"Having tried a number of Indian restaurants now in Auckland, this would not be my first choice. But then the it is reasonably priced as compared to..."
Sakshi Wadhwa
"Had my birthday dinner here last night with my parents and it completed my night perfectly. Super busy and had to wait at least twenty minutes for a..."
Saagri Joshi
"We order food for a work event and the team at Paradise were very helpful in working a deal for us. We order over 60 lunch deals which were very..."
Adila Khan
"Excellent food every time. I do wish they'd start taking bookings though. I have had to wait up to an hour for a table at times. But always worth..."
Abhi R
"Dined here last night with a friend. Was very busy and lucky to get a table. The waiters were amazing and definitely lived up to the 'service with a..."
Hannah Gear
"Went around the corner to the new Paradise Buffet.for $20 pp. Are you kidding me. fab value and food.Biryani was fantastic. While not a..."
Mike G.
"Good food and amazing service. I always order lunch from here for work and it is a thumbs up everytime. They have good budget menu for..."
Swetha HAlharvi
"At my workplace we always order Paradise takeaways for team lunches and are very satisfied with the service. The staff is very nice and the portions..."
Candice Eckert
"We went for buffet. It was more than what I expected. Hot food serving quick. The buffet menu was organized really well. Loved the chicken lollipop...."
Divya Jaiswal
"Excellent option in Sandringham. We ordered Indian Butter Chicken and Paradise Special Lamb Masala. Very good taste. We had to wait outside because..."
Boty
"The Food is great!!!I am not a big fan of Noodles but when tried here, started liking it!Awesome customer service. Keep doing the..."
Manik Bhatia
"Ordered a bulk order for an Indian Children's homes  Fundraising  lunch of chicken biryani, butter chicken, curry(Mugali)  chicken , rice and..."
Alf Lyn
"Paradise Buffet restaurant Sandringham Auckland ...Dinner last night was delicious ... An array of food from Chicken to vegetarian as well as..."
Mel Iyer
"Went there just in time to open. Food looked tasty. Got a lunch pack for 8 dollars. Chicken rice and Naan. Dan cheap. Food was tasty and filling...."
Sanjay Kant
"Came here for dinner. It's got a great interior with helpful staff. I ordered the lollipop chicken and chicken tikka with naan. The lollipop chicken..."
Jamez Hill III
"Fazal and his staff were very friendly, accomodating and made our time at paradise very enjoyable. Top service and buffet food was delicious! Thank..."
Jacqui Myocevich
"Very happy 2 eat here excellent customer service especially the buffet dinner is amazing management is great food is excellent I never go to eat any..."
Vikas Sahni
"Just done my 21st at Paradise it was the best, the Food was good the setup was good the service was great I would really recommend this place to..."
Joseph Stowers
"The food here is authentic South Indian Cusine. At the moment its the best in Auckland City. Have tasted all the dishes here and they are simply..."
Angel McCosh
"Ate at the Buffet section last night...was really good and the lollipop chicken kept on coming! The service is amazing!! Great value for..."
Odette Sassman
"Amazing food, Excellent customer service.Firstly to like thank the chefs for the amazing food.Selection of food is amazing and the taste is..."
Nazilat Shazmaani
"Had buffet tonite....... Food was fresh and tasty and no doubt service was even better...... But the naan breads were very thick and had to wait for..."
Jesse Kool
"My whole family loves the food of paradise. We often go there for dinner and the quality of food is always better than the last.  There are variety..."
Deena Khangura
"A Big THANK YOU to Paradise, Sandringham Auckland NZ for making the most delicious Chicken Biryani, Naans and Bagara Baingan (Egg plant curry) for..."
Indu Priya Yella
"I have been in Zomato for ages and this is the first time I am writing a review.. I have never seen an Indian restaurant get so crowded as..."
Gopalakrishnan Sekaripuram Anantharaman
"Yummy Indian food! Service was quick and friendly. It was our first time there and we were welcomed warmly by the attendants. The food arrived..."
Maggie Yun-ni Chiang
"Good Location .Excellent food. Good Service. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Parking is real easy. Well done Salar! I was really..."
Sarjit Kuar
"Definitely the best Indian Restaurant in Auckland! Been here many times and no fail...always excellent food and service! Not to mention it's near our..."
AngeLi
"Si vous aimez l'Inde, le côte bryuyant et plein de monde, vous trouverez dans ce restaurant, plutot ambiance food court, tout ce que vous souhaitez...."
Virginie Herbeck Mathieu
"First time we went there on Sunday around 9PM and it was fully packed and they denied entry :(Next time I went quite early, didn't wanted to get..."
Anupama Samantroy
"I never go out to indian restaurants in NZ due to their penchant for adding sugar to all their one dimensional curries. But Paradise is not that. I..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"ok a change in taste, turned Indian last weekend and decided to checked out Paradise after a workmate suggested this out Sandringham way,This..."
Diner8Here
"Ambiance - 4/5Food - 4/5Service - 4/5Overall good.I have been here and had takeaways ad my friends from Hyderabad enjoy..."
LoveEatLive
"In my top two favorite Indian restaurants of Auckland. My recommendation is the dine in. Been a few times now and food has been consistent. Curries..."
P L
"i had the lamb rogan josh it was very bad taste the curry suace was watery the meat was hard and too much fat on the sides its not a good flavour im..."
Samy
"Good food, decent biryani. I have many things from this place. It gets pretty crowded on weekends. Atleast a 30 min wait for seating or even take..."
I'm Hungry
"The meal we had yesterday was tasty and good amount of food that was enough for our gathering , I recommended paradise for all cultures , service was..."
Sawsan Al-shamaa
"Excellent Indian food and very reasonable price , lamb chops , tandoori chicken, Indiana butter chicken, chicken pasanda , what ever i have eaten..."
Varun Chugh
"The best curry in Auckland as far as i'm aware! Really reasonably priced as well. I would recommend the takeaway rather than dine-in as the..."
Gabriel Long
"My last meal before I die would be here! So when a white friend asked to take him and his gf to an Indian joint there was no other..."
Pankaj Kini
"Awesome experience of dinning there on delicious Indian cuisine. The best ever Indian food I found in entire Auckland till date. Starting with the..."
Prosenjit Chatterjee
"I have to say here has the best Indian food. We go across the entire Auckland to have it every month. I would give a full 5 points but -0.5 for the..."
Flay Loo
"I have been to Paradise way to many times now. Its is simply the best in the town hands down. No match at all. I am a chicken guy. My favourites here..."
Kunal Khatwal
"Fast, efficient service. Butter naan is to die for, and dishes are good value for money. The chicken tiika is also amazing, have never been let down..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Best value for money. Their butter chicken was better seasoned than your average food-court one. Naan bread game is on point, warm, light and fluffy..."
TheMʌverick
"Myself and a few Colleagues were invited out to dinner last night at Sandringham in Auckland and I have to say this was the best Indian Food I have..."
Ivone Sass
"Ordered food for 100 people, Food quantity was great, taste was amazing and super delicious.  Very good Service and Value.  I had requested for..."
Tulip Oliveira
"Overrated place considering how popular it is. Wouldn't wait for 30 min for a table when you have other options just next to it. Food is standard and..."
Disha
"After having takeaways from here, it definitely felt like paradise. The curries are delicious!!!! Including the dhal and even the naan is light and..."
ShoRt
"Always taken away my orders from here, most of the time it is only chicken biryani with ginger chicken or chicken 65. The taste is consistent and..."
Taranjeet Kaur
"Amazing food and great service, no wonder it's always busy! I have tried many things from this menu, I would recommend this info Chinese menu rather..."
Natasha Kumar
"Excellent customer service, good quantity for price, with the good food they are making they should increase the choice more, specially of vegetarian..."
Food Lover
"I love this place. I usually get the chicken manchurian, chicken 65 and harabara chicken. My favourite has to be the harabara chicken!!! Really good..."
Payal
"Having seen the good reviews I knew I had to try Paradise.Knowing how popular this place is we decided to see if we can get a table at 6:20pm...."
Miss Kiki
"Fucking spectacular.This curry place is not your typical. Well textured curries full of flavour and spice. The curry style is not your sweet..."
Whiskyncigars
"Decided to give this place a go after reading all the good reviews. The wait time initially was 40 mins but one of the guy gave us a ring back in 5..."
Joanne Chiang
"Out of all the Indian restaurants I've tried in the city, I like Paradise the best. The biryani is very typical Hyderabadi - lightly spiced rice with..."
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
"Only commenting for take aways. Great prices and speedy service. Chicken lollipops and pakoras are always a yum snack. The non Indian..."
Wildpantry
"Try it you won't be disappointed! Always had takeaways but went for the restaurant experience last night for dinner.Could not fault on..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"My All time one Stop Restaurant in Auckland for Indian Food.All I can say their way of preparing food is Authentic and flavorsome.I've been here..."
Malapati36
"Great food, mouth watering dishes, Tandoori Platter with Mutton Dum Biryani and cool down with mango lassi...awesome... with good and Prompt service..."
Sameer Ahd
"Well...my stay in NZ for 6 months, made me try out food at a couple of restaurants. Although it's been quite some time that I'm back, my experience..."
Noor S (noorinfoodistan.wordpress.com)
"If I could rate this beauty a 10 out of 5 I would. For curries that exceed your expectations, you cannot go past Paradise. A wide range of 'curries..."
Kelsie Smith
"After seeing the high ratings we decided to dine here tonight. We ordered a garlic naan , paneer naan, mutton dum biriyani, kadai lamb and chicken..."
Kippendorf
"This is a well known place so not much to add- really nice food but I only wish they are a bit less salty. And this place doesn't sell or byo..."
Christian
"Can't go wrong with paradise...comfort food that's banged out real quick unless you having dinner then good luck...lines can be crazy....I do feel..."
Siale Heimuli
"I've had quite a bit of indian food - either restaurant or takeaway Paradise lives up to the hype that i've heard quite a lot about. The Naan is..."
Umang D
"Awesome place if you wanna enjoy the "eating" experience- really good decor, excellent and quick service, very very professional staff that you might..."
Gloria Pooja Rodrigues
"Too many reviews of the place already. On a weeknight it has a 15-30 mintues wait....so not much for me to say except....weekends try the Tandoori..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"This used to be my go to place for Indian food. Don't get me wrong they still make good food, for example their naan bread is still one of the best..."
Topi
"If you are looking for a good curry in Auckland I would highly recommend taking a trip to Paradise. The curries are awesome and the spice factor is..."
Victoria
"Love this restaurant a lot! Food is always perfect and so is the service...not once I gone there and it wasn't busy which tells you a lot about the..."
Maha Osman
"Love the takeaway food here.. Have tried just about everything except the vegetarian curries. Was reading some of the negative reviews and that..."
Amanda B
"Been to this place more than 500 times , never disappointed with the food. Have tried almost everything, can't beat the taste.Best Indian restaurent..."
Monty Oberoi
"■ Great food■ Good service■ Good value for $$■ Very Busy at dinnertime■ Queues during peak hoursWe've..."
FoodieOodie95
"The Best Indian restaurant in NZ. (Not Auckland) Look no further. Succulent kababs, delicious curries and the best bhagare baingan in the country...."
Rish
"Fantastic! The food is amazing; can taste the blends of spices. Service is fast and the food is not over priced. This is my husband and I's new..."
Kazza893
"Really nice food and well priced.  Our children love the lollipop chicken and you can''t go past the korma, definitely our favourite.   Great..."
Robinsongary219
"Best indian I've been too and friendliest staff i have encountered. Food was delicious and reasonably priced.What to orderEntree -..."
Ben Moynihan
"It will be a shame not to rate this restaurant, considering that I go here often (like bawarchi)Being a big fan of biryani and having lived in..."
Sanchit Kaushal
"Best Indian restaurants in town! We went there twice, dine in and takeaway and had great experiences both times.We love their lollipop..."
Cupy Dee
"Good curries-had the tikka masala, paneer curry, lamb korma and mutton biryani. The only downside was that the naans were thick and sweet- tasted..."
Adeline
"Amazing food especially the chicken 65 and garlic naan , portions are large generally cant finish them and prices are pretty low. Staff are friendly..."
Henry Speirs
"Scrumptiously filled with beautiful flavour and the aroma of spices. Authenticity of Indian cuisine at it's best. Lack in service oriented..."
Rio Oz
"By far, the best Indian in Auckland( according to me). Everything about this place is awesome(right from the food to their service). Favourite items..."
Gautham Vasudevan
"The best Indian food I have eaten in N.ZBiryani is very good as well as the harabara chicken (Spicy). Service is good too as long as you can..."
Max
"This restaurant always serves the best, fresh Indian food veg or non veg. Is always busy and they're going to be moving to a bigger place soon. Can't..."
Alok Limbachia
"One of the best Biryani in Auckland. Tikka masala is really nice too. Looking forward trying their skewers next time...."
Moke Xu
"While I would probably be the last person to tell you that Paradise serves the best Indian food in town, I cannot deny that they have an excellent,..."
Danny
"Great place when you feel like Indian! by far the best in Auckland! I usually get takeaway as this place is almost always busy! handy location also..."
Samuel Paulsen
"Had a great meal here today. Place was totally full by 6.30 Pm. Nice room great service. Food was absolutely delicious and well priced. Tried chilli..."
Avi
"The specialty of this place has to be its chicken biryani, its amazing. Infact the only thing that I love at this restaurant is this dish. However I..."
Richa K
"I have been to this restaurant many many times. It is always busy but worth the wait during dinner time. Love the Lamb Biryani , Baltic Chicken and..."
Alexander Xavier
"Well so many positive reviews speak for themselves. Always busy which is a good sign. Great food,no complains. Quick and fast service. Definitely..."
Sumit
"Lets start with the food... Started out with the tandoori mixed appetizer and it dazzled my taste buds with flavors that my brain could not even..."
Xander Cameron
"We had an event on Christmas Day and were looking for curry to be part of our menu. We were recommended to approach Paradise and it was an excellent..."
Raffi
"Great customer service and most authentic Indian in New Zealand. Can't go enough times. Get good service levels from staff too. Drinks menu could be..."
Terence Ngwerume
"Came here a while back...Awesome staff. Great food. Deceptive portion sizes that fill you up! Good ambience. Clean. In the heart of Sandringham...."
BrinkersMad
"Been a favourite for me and many friends for years now..always first choice, food never disappoints, love taking people there for the first time and..."
Alan Lindley
"Been here I don't know how many times and specially take ways can't even imagine, by far the best value for money food. So far the taste , quality..."
Chirag Tailor
"Better place for cheepest and tastiest Indian food. I always addicted to chilli chicken. Flavour and taste awsm. Biriyani also pretty gd. Best place..."
Canistan Charles
"I recently catered food from paradise and the food was exceptional. Lamb kebabs were phenomenal and tasted superb. A big thank you and well done to..."
Raina.02
"Never been there, but nothing would have stopped me from eating at this place. Though I have just ate through take away but the food is never..."
Hardeep Singh
"Paradise restaurant looks like a take-away store at first glance, but as you approach you often see a long line of people sitting on the outside..."
L.E.N.S
"One of my favourite Indian restaurant, their food is delicious, authentic and good portions . Today we had the chicken takka and afghan kebab..."
Food 24/7
"We had the best Indian curry at this place. I personally love butter chicken. I make it by myself at home, and I have tried so many butter chicken at..."
W111
"The one thing that experience has taught me is that where lots of people from another country flock to a food outlet that cooks their own native..."
Ivan Koay
"Best Indian restaurant in Auckland. Excellent service. Have been a regular customer since 1.5 years. I am surprise, how chef can maintain similar..."
Arpit Gandhi
"Amazing food. We ordered four different dishes and everything was delectable. The garlic naan in particular was the highlight -- best naan ever...."
Meg McGimpsey
"Possibly the best Indian food I've had since living in Auckland.  A real depth of flavour to their food.  They were incredibly busy on the night so..."
Kieran
"Normally I feel indian food is greasy and heavy, but the food from paradise is very clean and light.Ive tried most of the mild and medium curry..."
Amanda Chan-Borell
"We ordered the Chicken Tikka entree, Balti lamb, Lamb spinach, Paneer butter masala, rice and cheese / garlic naan. All of the curries were packed..."
HJ
"Best food best service. I feel all indian restaurants specially like Satya should close down and Paradise should take over all. I go there 5 days a..."
Andy
"I had tried many cuisines of paradise but i only liked biryani n halwa.Except these, currys were average not that delicious.Always went there to have..."
Mohit Gupta
"Excellent indian food ... Have visited lot of Indian places in Auckland and can say this is definitely one of the best indian food. Biriyani is the..."
Pmaroo
"Very consistent taste. When me and my partner first visited this place it was just a start up thing about 3-4 years back I think and now they've got..."
Aabhas Dole
"Best Indian that I've tasted so far. Really enjoyed their Chicken Tikka Masala! It's really bursting with flavor and enjoyable from the first bite to..."
Marco De Jesus
"I don't eat much Indian food except in food court, I went this place with my Fiji Indian friends so I don't need to worry how to order or distinguish..."
Flora
"Mostly visited restaurant by me. Loved their tatse. Constantly good taste. Specially their chicken lolly pop, chilli chicken and biriyani. Will go..."
Polash Shariful Hasan
"The food was good! A little bit less than expected. Didnt quite get value for money. Koftas were super hard, paneer 65 - a big no no. Definitely a go..."
Hharkirat Siingh
"Best biryani in Auckland. What most people do is they expect good customer service from an establishment that thrives on its take away. So if you're..."
Lexi
"This place is always a good choice to pick up some quick and satisfying takeaway. Love their curries as they are the closest thing to actual taste of..."
Nikhil Gujar
"You'll never be failed whenever you step into this place. Every time I've been to Paradise I've been wowed continuously. The food is amazing and the..."
Jaya Soma
"Great food, especially the food from the tandoor. Lip-smacking. Have tried the Chiken Biryani, Chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, the non veg..."
Rajas Patil
"Wow! The food here was amazing - we branched out and ordered a vegetarian dish which I wouldn't usually go for. It was the 'Bagarey Baigan' (Spicy..."
Jess Esq
"The first time I had food from here, it was takeout lamb biryani. It was not great. So to say I was incredibly sceptical when my husband told me that..."
Kershia
"I would rate this the best place to if you are craving for some biriyani. When everything seems fine, there is just one problem with the place. It is..."
Sharan Dhanala
"Taken here by a friend who knows the area. Really delicious selection of curries, not just focussed on your standard "British Indian" curries for..."
Simon Wordsworth
"Had takeaways here recently. Quality Indian food, friendly service and reasonable prices. We had the Paradise Special Chicken Curry, Saag Paneer..."
Heidi
"Great Indian food in Sandringham. Had the chicken korma and was very pleased with the quality and authenticity. Service was excellent and the..."
Campbell Ecklein
"Amazing food! The queue always spills out onto the road on a Thursday-Saturday night.The service is average and the atmosphere is very get..."
Stacey Henderson
"My new favourite Indian restaurant!Excellent quality food at such reasonable prices. The curries have a good proportion of meat (unlike..."
Charlene Weaver
"Paradise...Paradise Paradise!!! The name said it all. This place is a heaven for Indian food. After numerous recommendations by my indian friends and..."
Phil
"Had the Indian Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala takeaway.Absolutely yum!!!!!!Arguably out of Auckland this is the best,..."
Charlie
"Paradise is definitely the best place for Indian food, they have warm and friendly customer service, the food is well priced, and it tastes great..."
Sheetal Naidu
"Paradise serves awesome Indian food, it had got lots of non vegetarian varieties. Taste is one of the best available in Auckland, i guess. But they..."
Aditya Jagtap
"The best fresh-made nan bread in AKL...those tandoori chicken are simply delish! The staff were efficient & friendly...and the price was cheap to my..."
Nanu.Eats
"Arguably the best indian restaurant in Auckland. Their Biriyani is the perfect dish for when friends come over and the butter chicken is to die for...."
Jayden Campbell
"Having tried indian cuisine in pretty much all of the central auckland, I would say that Paradise is the absolute and ultimate best. A 25 minutes..."
Michelle Young
"Went here for my partner's brother's birthday. We all ordered way too much and was totally worth it, because it was delicious. We had the chicken..."
Becca Barnes
"I think this is one of the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. It's always busy! Lollie-pop chicken is definitely my favourite - full of favours and..."
Grace
"Awesome food specially chicken briyani :) really worth of spending money on. Will visit again and will recommend to anyone who wants to have..."
Ra Man
"OMG Such a great food! Great vegetarians options, seafood and fish, nice entrees and really good prices!!! Highly recomended 😉 i'm coming soon..."
Gon Guerra
"There lamb biryani is really good! One of the best biryani place in town.Compared to other biryani joints on Sandringham this is restaurant..."
FoodLoco
"Best restaurant and gud staff and gud service and gud food u can't go wrong at this place keep ur eye close and just go ........awesome restaurant..."
Tapan Amin
"I live very nearby, and we get takeaways from Paradise about 3 times a month.Damn - Sooo gooodI love the Kadai Lamb myself, being a kiwi..."
Roger Cook
"Dined in once and ordered take away quiet a few times. Food is delicious, yummy. Quantity is good for wat they charge. To dine in, tables are small..."
Feel Food
"I had only tried their takeaway Biryanis before but recently went and dined at the restaurant. The dishes we had were so delicious! We had to order..."
Vanessa
" One of the best chicken biriyani in nz i love it . I suggest try it 👌👌👌👌 . And ambience of restaurant u guys love it , fabulous service..."
Gagan
"This is probably one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Auckland. The food portion is always generous and the prices are not bad either. I really..."
Kiran Chaudhari
" Great food with marvellous service. Specially by Gagan, marvellous understaing with great timing.Hyderabadi Biryani is always be the one for..."
Gurbinder Singh Bhullar
"One of the best Indian restaurants I have come across in Auckland. The food is very authentic. Staff is very friendly. We were served by Gagan and he..."
Chetan Oberoi
"Possibly one of the best places ever. Not just in Auckland or New Zealand. Service, food quality, quantity, all on point. The staff has always been..."
Karuna Thawani
"This is by far my favourite Indian restaurant in Auckland. I love the chef recommened special chicken curry,very rich flavour. Just thinking about..."
Super(・_・;Phoebe
"It gets you addicted to it. What more should I say. If you are craving for rich Indian authentic food, well your search ends here at..."
Sumit Bassi
"This place is sensational. We come here every week and it just keeps getting better. If you want an experience start with the Afghani kebab but if..."
Daniel Martin
"Great service, awesome food as everyone, Gagan was awesome guy to serve us.greet well, got a good takeaway service as well, will come again as soon..."
Ranjit Sharma
"Stopped by paradise for takeaway, at $12 a takeaway the portions were big and the chicken dish we ordered had a fair amount of chicken. The dishes we..."
Ryan
"For lunch today, we decided to skip Uni meal for some good ol Indian food. Paradise is very popular and has being my takeaway joint for a very long..."
Sharine Cameron
"If you’re looking for some good old classic Indian curry, Paradise is your place. A favourite amongst my group of friends, we’ve eaten out here..."
Helena Chen
"This food is the bets curry restaurant in Auckland I recommend it to every one and the service is fantastic and I realy love there mango lase..."
Steven Turnock
"Excellent Food and Great atmosphere.  Generally Indian food outlets go over board with the use of spices and ready made pastes but not this one. I..."
Yasser Raza
"Hi my name is gautam chadha I really love the food and service probided by mr gagan sidhu in wait staff he is a cute boy who knows his job very..."
GAUTAM CHADHA
"Heavenly food with fantastic service... Love this place Suggest try the paradise special chicken.. 10 out of..."
Karl Turnbull
"Food is surprisingly good. The moment the food is served to the table youll know that you're in for a treat :) The resto is packed and busy when we..."
Sheena Nazario
"I've been to Paradise many times and been consistently delivering excellent service. Food was delicious. I think their best indian restaurant in..."
Jacque
"I went in there on a date with my wife. We were greeted by Gagan he provided us a beautiful service, made sure everything was ok and that we were..."
Jaspreet Singh
"Best Indian food in NZ hands down. I've spent time traveling all over India and eating at this restaurant brings back so many wonderful memories...."
Sean Appleby
"This is probably one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Auckland. The food portion is always generous and the prices are not bad either. I really..."
Mat
"Sandringham has long been home to numerous South Asian restaurants and being a local it makes for an awesome array of choices when it comes to dinner..."
Madicattt
"Amazing indian food and great busy, family friendly atmosphere. Staff are always helpful especially gagan and food is always so delicious and fresh...."
Belinda Burgess
"I go here often and I love love the Balti Chicken as main, Afghani kebabs as entree and cheese naans! my brother loves the Lamb Pasinday and Balti..."
Samuel Negash
"The best food in town.never disappointed. Our whole family love the food whether it be chicken lollipop, tikka, indo Chinese, lamb or goat..."
Vinny Rajput
"I think this place is a bit overrated. We ordered Indian butter chicken and lamb masala, both were average, nothing special.The staff were..."
Alex
"Came here with my favourite co workers. I'm not a big fan of Indian food and I always choose butter chicken so I thought I would try a different dish..."
Vicki Ko
"I've never had real Indian until I tasted the food here at paradise. The chicken masala special is amazing and the garlic bread naan. Staff are great..."
Ben Kaino
"This is by far the best tasting Indian food in Auckland, but the ambience needs to be improved in terms of spacing and lighting.Tables are too..."
Gade121
"We ate chicken korma and lamb spinach with rice and naan bread.. It was great! It was tasty and the meat are cooked well. Plates and cutlery and..."
Jaine Gunabe Rebong
"Absolutely fantastic!!!!!! Really authentic and well balanced flavours. Perfectly cooked. Favourites from our visit - pakora, lamb korma, chicken 65,..."
Michelle Hilke
"Rather impressed with the food here yesterday. The biryani's here are so popular you literally don't see a table dining without it. We ordered the..."
SS
"The food in this place is very good. There is a long waiting queue during peak evening hours. This needs to improve. Will go again in the..."
#1
"Visited this evening as a group of 5 for dinner. Upon arrival there was a line of people waiting for tables to dine inside. I have never seen..."
Stango
"I was recommended to go here by a colleague at work who is Indian as this is, in her opinion, the most authentic Indian food in Auckland. Without..."
Jason
"Absolutely excellent service and food. Don't go past Paradise if you are considering catering for a large function.Paradise catered for a..."
A Fa
"Long waiting times, crowded and pressed for space. While these are generally a turn off, they also mean that this place is incredibly popular, serves..."
Kishore Mitra
"I would definitely recommend this restaurant. One of the best indian cuisine restaurants ive been to and maybe the best in auckland. The prices are..."
Alex Hogg
"After I heard so many positive recommend of paradise, Super(・_・;Phoebe and I decided to visit here. We had the chef's special chicken and spinach..."
Yong Ma
"Well of all the other Indian takeaway/restaurant, I really like this one, I usually order my favorite Chicken Biryani and some other main,..."
Lance Legend
"Yummy popular india dishes in AucklandPrice 3/5Food 4/5Service 3/5Atmosphere 4/5Recommend any curry and tandury chicken..."
Renor Kay
"Best biryani in auckland and i loved the chilly chicken too!!! I just they have an option of making mild dishes for the non chilli lovers but apart..."
Nhenz N Nhatz
"The food is really tasty over here, if you compare it with the other indian food joint in New Zealand. i have tasted food from this place since..."
Asif Rahman
"Recently my family have decided to try curry from an Indian restaurant for the first time. We have always been curious as we recognised the quick..."
Ameri Lim
"We had an awesome lunch here! I ordered butter chicken- which a bit too sweet and chicken 65-savory and spicy chicken with curry leaves and masala..."
Stifanyanwar
"If you're after an Indian restaurant that is consistent, delicious and authentic, it is definitely Paradise. Biryani is always fantastic (though..."
Inez Olecki
"Absolutely loved it, the food was great and the staff was even better. Only problem is the seating arrangement, it was a bit congested because of the..."
Shazrina
"The best Indian food I've tasted and according to our son who has been to India is the closest you will get to authentic Indian...anyway we had to..."
Sungsam7
"One of the best restaurant to try Indian food. Food is freshly cooked as you can taste it as this is my fifth visit and I always enjoyed there..."
Manpreet Singh Bains
"Great food, pretty authentic compared to the other Indian restaurants around NZ. Prices are fairly similar as well. Hard to find a table on the..."
Adnan Topiwala
"Indian food - LOOOOOOVE! Why? Well, the question is WHY NOT? Indian food is spicy, full of flavour and curries are my favourite food. Dhal and naan,..."
The Hangry Soul
"Love their Biriyani, love most of their curries. The $8 lunch menu is also great. They have kept the place tidy and the prices are pretty good as..."
EssJay
"Decided to venture out to Sandringham on Saturday for dinner. It was our first time here and was a bit taken back as to how crowded it was. We left..."
Jemimah
"My girlfriends and I dined from the takeaway menu last Saturday night.  We shared an array of curries, such as chicken khorma, lamb spinach, fish..."
Rebben
"I had Biryani Chicken, Paradise special chicken masala and garlic naan. I'm not a big fan of Indian food but these food were tasty. They came in..."
Tanz
"Best Indian in town, use to always drive past this place, and there was always a line of people. Decided to phone an order through, ordered the..."
Vitale Eti
"I've had takeaways from here before, but this was the first time I had dined in.  (I tried their family pack chicken biryani last time - definitely..."
Rice & Kai
"HELL YEAH! Best Biriyani, by far, ever! Whenever in Auckland we get two boxes, one chicken and one mutton and they are never anything short of..."
Team Thomas
"After long time when my family was craving Indian Food (though we always make indian food at home, restaurant style indian food is different for us)..."
Radhika Nagori
"Well...this place was recommended by my colleague who is an Indian. She said it was one of the best indian restaurants in Auckland and she was..."
Sinae Yang
"By far the best biriyani I've had in New Zealand. I would love to have here repeatedly as long as I as I am in Auckland. The chicken and Mutton are..."
Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian
"I love this place! Always have to wait for 10+mins but I don't mind! Also my dad loves this place as well.I always have palak paneer(spinach and..."
Ririchan
"My favourite authentic Indian joint to dine and takeaway!! Friendly service and good quality food. The chicken chilli here will keep me coming..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"The takeaway service is great and great value for money for some of the best tasting Indian food in Auckland. Chicken Makhani, Hyderabadi biryani,..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"I've been going to Indian restaurants for 2 decades and this one's the best! Recommended by a chef friend. Try the lamb pasinday. It's..."
J Hough
"My partner showed me paradise and we can't stop coming here, Lollipop chicken is the best ! Amazing indian food. My favourite place to get takeaway..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"This place is my favourite after home food and it’s abouttime I give them a review.I have been going to this place since 7 odd..."
Prem C
"One of my favorite spots. Awesome flavours,fast service, good price. Authentic indian cuisine that can not be faulted. A positive of this restaurant..."
Foodiesfeast
"It's not often that my Indian friends will actually recommend an Indian restaurant to me but Paradise is one place they'll admit to having better..."
Lucy Eats
"Exceptional authentic Indian takeaways! Highly recommend the paneer naan with the Indian (I.e not Kiwi) butter chicken. Well worth a visit but place..."
GF
"This place is pretty much my local when it comes to delicious indian food. Their biryani is amazing and their curries never disappoint. 'Nuff..."
Myfoxycorner
"Really nice indian butter chicken the best so far in auckland. The service is bit late may b coz they are bzy always but although the food is really..."
Naman Taluja
"Fantastic place, great Indian food and a bit cheaper than other places. Their chicken tikka is amazing and I love the Chinese Indian dishes too..."
Chris Gin
"Great food! I haven't had a decent Indian meal since I moved to west Auckland a year ago so I was very impressed. I will be coming back. The place..."
Becky Hunt
"Awesome authentic Indian food. Well worth the wait you always get. Can especially recommend the biryani! No idea what the restaurant is like for..."
Rhys Armstrong
"As always, worth the wait. Biryani is simply the best in Auckland. Have been coming here for a while and it never disappoints. Just have to be..."
FoodBin
"We went to Paradise for dinner on Sunday. Food was good, service was quick. You need to get there early as they are crazy busy on weekends. We..."
RJ
"Not a bad curry but not outstanding, great if your looking for a quick curry fix. Definitely better than the Indian chains like Masala or..."
Faroe3456
"The food here is just stellar. I mean which place can boast a massive queue every evening of the weekend. The Indian butter chicken is what a real..."
Kezia Lobo
"It's a good Indian food and the new addition to the list is the rumali Roti... Which is great addition to the menu .... Just love the food and the..."
Vikram M Vyas
"What can I say - the food is absolutely delicious. I'm addicted. I was introduced to Paradise by a friend who said that you haven't had Indian food..."
Ania
"Amazing food.. Amazing service.. We were in Auckland for 3 days. We went to Paradise on the second day for dinner. We loved it so much that we went..."
Rajiv Ram
"An institution in Sandringham!Food: I came for lunch and ordered the Chicken Capsicum Masala and a Paneer Naan. Both were excellent and to..."
Marina Samountry
"Amazing authentic flavours—Great service, great food, one of my favourite places to eat in Auckland. Go and experience a piece of Paradise..."
Jennifer Rajkoomar
"Food is amazing, Indian and Indian Chinese with big portion sizes and a cheap price. Can get a main, rice, naan and coke for $17-$22. Great for..."
Sonam Kumar
"Paradise is always a good experience! Ordered the afghani kebab which was as always delicious along with the yoghurt it's served with, tried the..."
Nazah Ali
"Great place to get your desi food flavor. Order does take time but understandable cause this place at any time ive walked in had over 30 patrons...."
Parik Kansara
"This on 30th August'14 Saturday last week :-)...had a family occasion and had ordered food through the  great guy in one of the  pics Salah. He was..."
Jerome D'Souza
"You don't need to go anywhere else for biriyani! Paradise has an array to choose from and delicious side dishes to keep you coming back for more...."
Cynthia Vanisha Paul
"Havent been to a lot of indian restaurants in nz, but the food here was great. Good punchy flavours, and the mango lassi is delish. ..."
Charlee Brown
"Great food, good value, and surroundings appropriate for the type of restaurant. About the only negative was the room itself was a bit cold,..."
Pete Kenny
"Personally, I think this is one if the best, most authentic Indian restaurants in Auckland. Fresh, tasty food. The tandoori chicken is a speciality...."
J.T547
"Paradise is a real gem of authenticity. I had the Chicken 65 which was fantastic. The restaurant itself is very open and relaxed. Prices are very..."
Carson L
"My wife and I had Chicken biryani for lunch. It was very good. We will go again. We are senior citizens and we had a bit left over from one serve...."
Ravin Malarao
"Without a doubt, my favourite Indian restaurant in Auckland. The food is always brilliant, I've eaten here pretty much weekly for three years now and..."
David L
"Love it.Authentic Indian food at affordable prices. Feels like being in India. The lamb curry was so tasty and beautifully spiced.Naan..."
Blair Stanford
"Went for dinning out on Saturday, restaurant was pack - waited 20 minutes for the table.Ordered zafrani chicken, lamb pasanda, kadai paneer and..."
Nelson Macwan
"After placing a negative review of this restaurants takeaways about a year ago we decided to try again and opt for a fine in option.We were..."
Hana
"I had my 55th birthday on the 23rd of May, I invited my kiwi friends from the New Lynn RSA where I play 8 ball pool. I ordered my dinner from..."
Michael Diaz
"The made to order takeaway is excellent. Because it exceeds my expectations I will not hesitate to give this place a 5 star rating. Patrons..."
Dean Quate
"I enjoyed the food and service. A nice selection of Indian cuisines. I ordered the afgani kebab for a entrée followed by a chicken tika curry which..."
Daniel Johnston
"I'm not a frequent patron of Indian food, but when I had asked a taxi driver once where a good place to go to, I was told to go no where else other..."
Gabriel Tan
"The best eggplant infused with lime juice dish I've had anywhere in the world. Service was very good also therefore I highly recommend this..."
Doug Thomas
"Delicious take-aways from Paradise Indian Food. Had to wait a while, but that wasn't surprising with how busy the place was. Very happy with the..."
Charlotte
"The best Indian food in town. My experience with their staff, the quality of food was A+.Value of the food was exceptionally well priced..."
Azhar Bhamji
"Wow! Best in Auckland. I've dined in twice and had take out last night. I must be getting soft because the dish I bought last night was soooooo hot!..."
Xeno Vert
"I have been looking for a Indian food place and have found it. What a wonderful feast I had, it was takeaway, I had chicken korma, chicken biyrani..."
Treena
"My friend's son was visiting me in Hamilton and there he comes with a big black plastic bag, I asked what have you brought for me, he said ' you..."
Shiwani
"I love the Paradise mix grill as entree and chicken biryani!I like the fact all the food I ordered are not covered with oil like cheap Indian..."
Satoko Kaneko
"My family and I are quite fussy when it comes to Indian takeaway. Paradise takeaway (we have never eaten in) delivers on taste for sure! You get more..."
Mrs T
"My boyfriend and I were looking for a good biryani place in Auckland. After a quick search and a bit of asking around, we decided to try Paradise..."
D G
"There are so many things I can talk about Paradise, the name itself says it all. It is indeed a Paradise of Indian cuisines. You will not find..."
Rushik Dave
"My family loves Paradise food. We go there almost every week. Everything on their menu is unique. Their Afghan kebabs are so delicious. Flavors are..."
Jasmin Sheikh
"Great service, great value for money, delicious food! Serves Indian and Indian Chinese food. The Onion Pakora was divine, as was the Chicken Tikka...."
Stacey Stormcloud
"Addicted to the food!! Better than back home any-day!! I am there 6 times a week at least .... I tell the owner that he is packing happiness not..."
Analjit Sen
"Great place to eat. Fabulous Indian food, authentic and the service was top notch - my wife and I were recommended this place by an Indian who knows..."
Kevin
"Good food. Timely service. They could do a lot in the ambience space though. But seriously consider going to this place if you are confused about..."
Mazhar
"Excellent food..specially biryani's. I order it every weekend. The fact is most of the Indian restaurants fail to maintain the consistency in their..."
Jaspreet Sangha
"Went here today with ny friend, nephew and nieces, we really enjoyed the food. The waiter gave me an honest opinion about selections. He saw that I..."
Marlee Craig
"Awesome food, awesome staff, as a first time visitor I was pleasantly surprised especially the ambiance of the place, the friendliness of the staff..."
David Philip
"WOW! I love Indian food and have eaten at many Indian restaurants but this has to be one of my favourites! The chicken Tikka Masala was delicious,..."
Sini Boshoff
"I have been here several times this year, I was introduced to this place by a friend and I have not looked back since.The Afghani chicken..."
Anita Farland
"I am a True blue hyderabadi...I have been overwhelmed by the quality of the biryani and kebabs...every time I try a new dish I am blown away....keep..."
Sudhakar Sundaram
"The ONLY fault with this is the space, it is SO popular because the food is SO amazing, that it's always packed out, so quite crowded. They need to..."
Mercypatch
"The best restaurant in town, I love it just your quantity is getting lower every day, last year the chicken 65 was so much that we could eat it for..."
Vishal Anand
"Best biryani and curries in New Zealand...I just keep on coming back! Great ambience, friendly waiting staff.You don't need to look..."
Sakifrancis Agana
"My friend recommended me this restaurant, we went here last week, we really liked their food. The customer service was great, I feel it is the best..."
Huang.X
"We eat out regularly and I am very impressed with this restaurant. Great customer service, polite and helpful. Delicious foods. Most of all is the..."
Mary Yap
"Awesome. I would eat here every day if my wife would let me! We are regulars at Paradise Takeaways and we have tried a few of their..."
Matt Smith
"Hi guys, I highly recommend this place for all events I placed an order here for my 21st birthday Party and people could not stop complimenting the..."
Jawad
"Paradise has the best Indian food I have tasted outside India. And, having lived a foodie's life in the UK, Australia and NZ, I believe that is a..."
Sumit Samant
"I lead the Sandringham Food & Spice Tour through the village restaurants and Paradise is definitely one of the best that we go to. We have now..."
Anita
"My absolute favorite place to eat anywhere in the Auckland area is Paradise. I discovered it through a friend while living in Auckland in 2012 and..."
Amanda Pavese
"Sandringham road is full of Indian restaurants, none of which, in my opinion surpasses Paradise for its flavour, variety, variety and exceedingly..."
Natasha F
"Paradise has the best tasting food I've found so far. Their service is very fast and the food is delicious (especially the Biryani and the Chicken..."
Ron Ward
"Not your standard Indian restaurant. Entirely different menu that is amazing. Need to try everything on it. I'm not a vegetarian but the paneer..."
Neil Walker
"Its very simple, the biryani at this place is without doubt, the best thing I have ever eaten in an indian restaurant and takeaway. Add some of the..."
Hadley Parsons
"Paradise is quite simply a gastronomical delight.It been a favourite of our family since we discovered it through word-of-mouth, several months..."
Anna Marie Scroggins
"Paradise has become a favourite for me and my friends. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The food is incredible and so well priced. I don't..."
Alice Henry
"Best Indian restaurant in Auckland and indeed New Zealand!For one, it's priced cheaply with all mains under $20. Given the quLity of the food,..."
Albert Hee
"This is by far my favourite Indian restaurant! I don't live in Auckland but every time I come up here I make a habit of going to Paradise. Their food..."
Steph Harper
"I was amazed to see how this place was crowded with Indians and the people lined up outside the restaurant. The service was not so great, wouldn't..."
Hailey Tran
"Wow! This is one of my fav cheat meal places in Auckland. Best biryani in town - simply delish. Also tried the chicken 65 and lamb balti recently and..."
Jamini Pulyadath
"The best Indian food me and my wife have tasted ever.Been there twice in a few weeks now and will not go anywhere else from now on.also,..."
Tim
"This is by far the most authentic and high quality Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't go anywhere else for my Indian food now. Afghani Kebab +..."
Wakachangi
"No doubt that this is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland!! The food is delicious and my fiance and I are frequent diners. Our favourites are the..."
Amber-rose Sampayo
"This is got to the best Indian food place to eat. The Best. Food is awesome. Love this..."
Deahne Lakatani
"Absolutely love the food at Paradise. I've tried almost all the dishes on the menu and I absolutely adore the Chili Chicken and Chicken 65. I live in..."
Serene Chuah
"Been searching for the perfect Indian restaurant from kaitaia to bluff in invercargill. I've tried few of them but I can't find the real indian taste..."
James
"This place may just overtake Top in Town's reputation as the best and cheapest Indian food ever. Loved the briyani rice, the curry was flavourful,..."
Adeline
"Best Indian in Auckland! I have eaten at more than a few and this place is by far the tastiest. Excellent prices too.The Lamb Biryani is..."
Cam W
"Go there for the biriyani. That's the best. Affordable, neat and clean, place for friends and families..."
Manu Viswan
"I was introduced to this place by an Indian who knows his curries. At first I was hesitant because Indian food is not a preferred cuisine in my..."
Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang
"We haven't dined in yet - restaurant always seems packed. But we have phoned takeaway orders through and collected. Order is always ready and well..."
Andrew Tidball
"Went twice..had dum biryani both the times...enjoyed it..good..."
Saiprasad Shetty
"Paradise Indian Food is a popular place. I don't think it's because of the cricket memorabilia decorating the walls; I’m guessing Wasim Akram is..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"At last an Indian restaurant with some Indian flavour to it. Good food and an ok ambiance for..."
AJ - Flava
"Always a treat to dine at Paradise. There are a variety of dishes for you to choose. We always ended up eating too much. The chicken tasted much..."
A K
"Food was great as always. Didn't wait to be seated despite appearing at 7pm without a reservation, as it wasn't packed with customers. Food arrived..."
Kathrine
"Despite the extended waiting times, the patience was truly worth it for the delightful experience we had with the chicken tikka gravy and garlic..."
Mohit Gautam
"GREAT FOOD . BUT THE FOOD WASNT ON TIME! THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THAT SHIFT WERE TIRED OF THEIR JOB! BUT I DONT BLAME THEM AND I HIGHLY RESPECT THE..."
EASYMONEY DAGGER
"Long time ago since i ate here. Nothing has changed the food is superb as it used to be. Great restaurant for to have a beautiful..."
Bart Voskuilen
"Our favourite Indian restaurant in town. Keep ordering Chicken Tikka, chicken lollipops, which are must haves. The naan as always soft and tasty. ..."
Lorraine Singh
"We were 20 of us for a work dinner, the staff went out of their way to accomidate all of us. We were from 8 different countries and cultures but all..."
Abraham Varghese
"Lovely place. Great food. Variety of..."
Jeanette Pillay
"We got sitting outside , which was wonderful experience and Ayushi was the star for tonight. She suggested us best food and served us well. Hope to..."
Avtar Singh
"Finally I was here for the first time, the famous and legendary Paradise! Heard heaps of how good it is. Also I've been eating their meal boxes from..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"Great taste. Spinach Curry had great flavour and the garlic naan was warm and oily in a good way. If you want your taste buds tested, do order extra..."
Richard Liu
"Excellent Dum Biryani! Aubergines are sublime. I always leave satisfied. Service is prompt and attentive. Location at the turn in the road is a bit..."
Leonard T
"One of the best restaurants in Auckland. Didn't have to wait long for food. The service was commendable. The seating arrangement and the environment..."
Pulak Barua
"The best ever Indian restaurant in Auckland hands down! Friendly staff with quick and efficient service. If you're dining in with a large group then..."
Erfan Akhtar Jahan
"Wonderful food. Very tasty. Price are little higher but the quality and quantity are..."
Vipul Jotania
"Very good restaurant. The food is spot on and the helping size is good. One entrée can serve 2 people. The meat could be less bhunna is my only..."
Zainab Batool
"Just had company dinner and the food are within the reasonable prices and so delicious! I'm a very picky eater when it comes to Indian food and this..."
Twinkle Capote
Grasshopper Restaurant
79/100 (918 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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"Great food and great service 👍🏻 absolutely love this place. It’s great for lunch and dinner. However the lunch specials are a great value for..."
sheeba lamba
"Grasshopper is one of my absolute favourite thai restaurants and I'm never disappointed when I visit with groups. Service is excellent, beverages,..."
Taylar W
"Food was really good, atmosphere feels fancy. Waitress was really nice. We have dinner there and it was a little expensive that’s why they got the..."
Dylen Velasquez
"My favorite thai restaurant in Auckland. My family loves visiting this place for special events and sunday get togethers. I recommend the golden..."
BL Faundo
"Prices and food are good. I think the service could be better. We had to stand up to call the waitress as she was not paying us attention when we..."
Andry G.
"I'm really impressed with Grasshopper Thai. The food was so yummy. Really delicious actually. And the service was top shelf - attentive and fast...."
James Robinson
"Extremely delicious, fast and friendly. They took great care about my vegetarian wishes (no fish sauce..."
Matt M
"Really delicious. Accommodated our large group easily. Good selection of dishes, nicely..."
Michael Martin
"Great food and amazing service. Make sure that Joy is there to take are of everything. She is the best. Her name suits her like no one! Thank you Joy..."
Juan Ignacio Santos
"Love the very well priced valuable amazing food. Their drinks are fantastic as well. But best of all the staff make the place. One of my absolute..."
Tama Tauira
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
79/100 (773 ratings)
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"The decor, the food, the price the location. Everything was perfect. The staff was quick to show me to table, given straight away was some..."
Food Lover For Life
"It's a pain to walk up Queenstreet but you'll be greeted with a very homey romantic restaurant that's suitable for couples or with a few family..."
Elliott Chang
"A small tip - Though the wait staff were friendly and pleasant. It can get a little annoying when you wait long periods to place an order as no one..."
FoodieBeast
"Good food but recommend not going here if you’re in a hurry, staff forgot our order. Also they were working working out clothing, which is weird..."
Emma
"Food is excellent. Good ambience and friendly..."
Ranjani Srinivasan
"Would come here for the ambience! The restaurant's architecture and deco have very warm vibes and the food was delicious - we ordered a range of..."
Kororaa
"I had a dinner last night. I ate homemade meatballs pasta and it was very delicious, and thank you for cheerful service. I recommend this restaurant...."
Tania
"Ordered the spaghetti chilli prawn, pepperoni pizza and friend ordered lasagneAll were extremely delicious with the pasta being perfectly..."
Ebenezer
"Delicious and reasonably priced lunch menu. Only $15 for fresh, tasty basil gnocci and $17 for mushroom risotto. Garlic pizza bread $9, average,..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"Came here as a big group there was maybe 25 of us and they accommodated us all very well. The food was absolutely exceptional and considering the..."
Crackerjacker
"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Stopped by DaVinci's for their $15 Express lunch!Great service, excellent pizza, beautiful decor and all for $12.5. Great for a quick lunch in..."
Mashed_Potato
"Such an amazing restaurant! I can‘t believe I have not found it earlier as it is so convenient to go for a quick lunch during the week. I ate the..."
Auckland Foodie
"I tried this place on my birthday and just loved it. It was nice cozy environment. food is amazing and staff are very friendly. i would rate this..."
The Food Lover
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"The food is really good quality. The staff were friendly, and kind. The wait time for the food could have been a bit quicker. The restaurant was..."
Sid
"I had a great time last night at Da Vinci’s, and was grateful that we were able to get a table at 6pm on a Friday night without booking. It’s..."
Raymond Tiong
"Loved it. Great ambience, food, staff and location. Feel like I've uncovered a hidden gem of Auckland. Delicious food for a great price. Atmosphere..."
Ashleigh Williams
"This restaurant was recommended by our hotel as we'd just arrived and it was quite late so we wanted something closeby. Food was lovely, I had the..."
Danielle W
"Stopped by for lunch to meet up with friends. They were very accommodating when we asked for a table outside since they hadn't set it up..."
Benedict Uy
"Wow!! This spot is a gem!! Nestled off the road side almost hidden but I'm glad we found it after 18 months living less than 1 block away. Delicious..."
Ayla Cleine
"Excellent Eye Fillet! Really enjoy it! The staff is nice as well. Highly recommended place if you want to have a romantic dinner with delicious food!..."
Shujun Huang
"This restaurant provides lovely lunch specials on Monday to Thursday, all pastas, pizzas and risottos are around $10, my favourite is their risotto..."
Di
"Hidden away on City Road, Da Vinci has a pretty good ambience going for them. Their pizzas in particular are pretty good and worth it for the price,..."
Izzy Mendoza
"I have been here a few times for their lunch special - $10-12 for most of the mains. The pasta here is pretty good (probably the best in the CBD in..."
Danny
"The entrance was a bit difficult to find but it's located really close to uni so that's pretty convenient (no need to walk up the hill to get back to..."
Razelle Icaro
"A very nice Italian restaurant in a quiet city location. I love the quaint and homey atmosphere inside, and the grand looking bar with an impressive..."
Helena Chen
"Can't go past the Spaghetti "Double Fresh" at this reliable restaurant. Wonderful Al Dente Spaghetti with loads of fresh snapper pieces and fresh..."
CJM
"Most definitely my favourite Italian restaurant in Auckland :) always telling my friends they need to try this place out, absolutely delicious..."
Emma Magee
"Cheap and cheerful with yummy food! Great service, portions aren't massive but express lunch menu is well priced so it all works out in the..."
Bizcochito
"Da vincis is not haute cuisine, but solid and dependable. The service is excellent and attentive but not claustrophobic. The menu is large with..."
Ben
"Da Vinci's is in a great central location on Albert Street, Auckland. My wife and I received a warm welcome into the restaurant. Inside has a..."
Iain Spanhake
"I have been here quite a few times for the $10 lunches. The place is tucked away, but fairly cute and the food is good. It's also close to uni, so..."
Ruth Ziegler
"Party of 8 we dined here on Thursday night. Service was friendly. Calamari salad was divine. I had steak with saffron potatoe which was sublime..."
Sandi Oliver
"That is what we call great and authentic italian food!!! Many places try to do the same, but fail on delivering the consistency of the italian mamma..."
Rebecca
"Went here for my friends birthday dinner last week, and it was a really nice cosy atmosphere with really friendly staff. They made us feel relaxed..."
May Chugh
"This place was absolutely amazing. I took my girlfriend there for her birthday and it was absolutely delicious.We started with the Cannelloni..."
Max Tuzzolino-Smith
"Loved this place! i was looking to eat at La Porchetta but couldn't be walking as far so settled for here lol, was definitely a nice surprise!..."
Tania Lee
"My partner took me here for my birthday on Saturday and we were thoroughly impressed! Great service, great atmosphere, great wine, great food! A+..."
Ben Langman
"I had a lovely lunch here yesterday with my friend. The place is really gorgeous and cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, and super affordable..."
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
"Best choice! Fantastic staff, best authentic Italian food! Never dissaoointed! Highly reconmend dining here.Very well priced and a real treat. The..."
Michelle Wells
"After being fed up with those pretentious, arty and pricey fine dining restaurants,we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want..."
Emma Mangellino
"Beautiful setting and beautiful food. Good service, very..."
Mojito
"Never fails to impress with reasonable prices &meals that make you feel you couldn't have cooked at home ( sauces are so tasty) attentive service..."
RM
"Fantastic service, well laid out making for a great private dining experience.The best steak we have ever had!Highly recommend..."
Megan Paul
"I had a dinner last Sat with my friends. Food was fantastic, drink was exclusive, and the service was really excellent, especially the Italian..."
Gailda
"Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Staff a bit weird and not overly polite, but amde for a great..."
Bridget
"We stopped by for dinner as it was conveniently located close to my workplace. The entrance is located down the stairs on the side of the building...."
Benedict Uy
"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"We had a large table of 13. Booking was a breeze and they were really nice to deal with all of our changes. They brought us out appetisers early to..."
Saki
"Really nice restaurant for who enjoy Italian food, and people that work there are fantastic and..."
Raphaelly Viana
"Had the Eye Fillet Al Pepe, steak was cooked to perfection, absolutely melted in your mouth, my partner had the carbonara with chicken and that was..."
Aeon The Destroyer
"Tried this restaurant for lunch today, we ordered Chicken risotto 🍗 and Hawaii pizza 🍕. Food is ok, service is nice and close to Skycity..."
Abhijeet Kale
"Exceptional service and food. Staff was very friendly. The Calimari is a must..."
Ralph Decker
"This place is a hidden treasure. We stumbled across it during a walk, and it was so inviting we booked a table and went for dinner. The staff were so..."
Phillipa Wilson
"The wife and I felt like some good Italian food and we were not disappointed when we found this little gem of a restaurant. Opting for the takeaway..."
Matt Lovich
"Amazing Italian flavour. Super kitchen skills make amazing food. Our pizza was delightful crisp and flavourful. Slightly hard to locate - behind and..."
DC Dan
"Food is incredible and so, so reasonably priced. Everything is amazing; if you go with a group of friends, every customer will be satisfied. Lovely..."
Mehara Salpadoru
"Love it. Cute off street location that makes you feel like you're literally stepping off the vicola to your local Italian eatery. We had the classic..."
solid seven 2010
"Very reasonable prices for what you ordered. Decent wine list and very friendly staff. The meal came out prompt, we were only waiting just enough..."
thefinaldegree (thefinaldegree)
"I'm Italian and this is my favourite Italian restaurant in New Zealand!! Big portion and amazing taste! Family owned by lovely people! They just..."
Igor Rossi
"Had a weekend away and was staying close. We had a meal on Saturday night and the food and staff was fantastic we went back Sunday night. I had the..."
Katrina Amundsen
"Went to Davincis for dinner . Surprisingly quiet, did t need to book, despite that, the service was fantastic and the staff were ao lovely and..."
Chantel Archbold
Mexican Cafe
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"Love coming here to satisfy my Mexican craving!! They never disappoint and the food is always so delicious!! Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is..."
Dominique Koloamatangi
"Came in here late for dinner after a busy Friday. Such a delight. My chimichanga was hot, fresh and tasty. I'd say this is probably as Mexican you'd..."
Daksh Gupta
"Grabbed the $10 lunch deal with my friends and ordered the devils nachos. The food was really yummy and I wished the portions were bigger, but I..."
Vanessa Chong
"Awesome place to get your margherita fix especially during happy hour. However, they need to specify which drinks are excluded for the special. I was..."
Bella Qian
"If you happen to be in Auckland CBD and craving for Mexican cuisine, Mexican cafe is the place to be in. It’s situated at the busy streets in main..."
Shreyansh Patni
"Fantastic place in Victoria street for after work drinks. The cheese dip selection is..."
Benna VR
"It never fails, great Mexican restaurant with amazing food! Love a good Taco Salad not to..."
Josh Hill
"If you work in town, you have heard of this place. It is an institution. Came here for lunch and for $10, its pretty hard to go wrong. Service was..."
Amindha Fernando
"Of all the establishments I featured here at Ang Sarap there is only one place as of this date that I had visited more than three times and it is..."
Ang Sarap
"Delicious Spinach and cheese enchilladas and Matcha Cocktails, will happily return here next time i'm in Auckland!..."
Octagon Pie
"We came bang on the dot at 5pm for the happy hour specials. We ordered pineapple virgin margarita jug, a fish taco, prawn taco, two beef tacos,..."
Vivian C
"I love Nachos and Black beans with olives and cheese makes it an amazing dish to eat anytime either lunch or dinner.And must mention sauces are..."
JPK
"Value for money! Good size food portions, consistent service and quality. Great happy hour options and combos. Veg friendly. Used to have $5 parking..."
Neesh
"Always tastes like what I think authentic Mexican would taste like. Good hearty sized meals with a lot of flavour and super tasty frozen cocktails..."
Sam Hurley
"Always a good time here. Cheap food cheap drink just make sure you go during their happy hours. The nachos were great, we tried every option, beef,..."
Crackerjacker
"Delicious Mexican food at affordable prices! Been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and their food, service and ambience haven't..."
Lala
"Great tasty food, excellent service & atmosphere, and great prices for the portion size! I suggesting getting a meal with rice and beans, it just..."
Jazz Dos Santos
"The biggest asset of this food joint is the chef and his team. Food here is superb. What drags them down in rating is their service -..."
Hemal Jani
"Food is always great here, and service is good too. Waitress was quick to seat us and take our food and drinks order. Devil nachos is my favourite..."
Foodislife
"Have to say the service here was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door. Had the new years set menu and enjoyed every course...."
Marianive
"Had the garlic bread, burrito, nachos and quisedilla! Really good value for money! Lunch menu is $10 each and a great portion! Ambience was nice, we..."
Persian Foodie
"A nice Mexican restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The ambience gives you a feel of being in a typical Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and..."
Sunil Nataraj
"This place is great for lunch. We ordered the beef nachos and a salad bowl and both meals were only $10 each off the lunch menu and one of the meals..."
Charlotteraju
"So damn good. I’ve gone here 5 times now, love it. Such great prices, not the most amazing tasting Mexican I’ve ever had but still super good...."
Samantha Green
"If u love Nachos n alcohol so it is definitely your place! They have really cheap house wine, and incredible Margarita cocktails. Nice food &..."
Marita Huynh
"I think I found my favourite Mexican restaurant~ Delicious and affordable cocktails; and nice food, $10 lunch meals~ Glass roof with view of..."
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"honestly this place is my one of my favourites I've been coming here ever since I was a infant actually, the atmosphere is super nice. THERE..."
Ayesha :)
"When you are in the CBD, you don't think that you can find such a great place with this very particular ambiance! The staff is absolutely lovely! My..."
Matthieu Ferragati
"I’ve always wondered if Mexican food in New Zealand had been fairly represented. Having conversed with traveling Americans and those who have been..."
Medium_Rare
"I came here with my friends on the 24th of February celebrating my birthday. There were 5 of us there and all of us enjoyed the ambience of the..."
Melissa Paet
"A nice place in the city to have mexican food. Staff are friendly and food was good as well. Would recommend the devils nachos with those jalapenos...."
Tanmay Jauhri
"Mexican Cafe has $10 lunch specials. Each table gets a complimentary starter of corn chips with a fresh salsa - it's really good. I got the filling..."
SLM
"Great place to eat .love their food and service. It’s such a cute place love their drinks always get offers on my email.they always have something..."
Amy Brar
"The restaurant is super cute!! Those long staircase adds the extra mysterious touch and the inside decor is yellow and red and blue wow it was a..."
Ezzz
"Value for money. Cultural sometimes have sala dancing in the bar area. Food is delicious and the cocktail margaritas are yum! Highly recommend..."
Pinny Quinlan
"A simple but decent place to grab a bite to eat. Staff were generally friendly, prompt and attentive. I ordered one of the Taco Salad..."
Johann Go
"I love this place! I think it's great that I never leave feeling hungry. The menu is great, and you can easily get some great offers on the daily...."
Brooke
"One of my favourite places to get Mexican and the food here for the prices are 10/10! I've visited this place on numerous occasions mainly for lunch..."
Ashvini Chelliah
"Really nice and good atmosphere. Does get quite busy after 6.30pm. Food was nice and good service. Would recommend for a nice meal. In photo: back..."
Tay
"My favorite of all time....we come here all the time for $10 lunches ...the devilled nachos are so nice ...the salsa they serve is the best ...staff..."
Kyles
"Went out for dinner with a large group of friends... for there being so many of us, service was reasonably fast. Had a vegetarian burrito for $15, a..."
Amy
"Went here for lunch today and got the beef burrito combination with pineapple juice for 15$. The burrito was really good but I was surprised it was..."
Ellynn
"It's simple yet tasty Mexican food. It's a decent joint , not too fancy when it comes to presentation, but typical Mexicsn food. I would go back for..."
Nina
"My friends and I came here during their $10 lunch special. The stairs lead up to an upstairs restaurant and bar. So the disabled might have trouble..."
Kaylene Jessin
"Came here for a lunch with my work. Lunch specials are great value, not sure how they compare to dinner prices etc.I had the extra special..."
Miss Kiki
"Been here few times ! there chicken nachos are my fave ! such great size and awesome price for what you get could never get sick of there nachos lol..."
Christine Nand
"This place is fantastic. Location is good if you don't need to worry about parking. I love the fact that it's so secluded and when you get upstairs..."
Anna K
"Had an awesome girls dinner out here the other night! The service is incredible and the atmosphere is great. All the decorations really spice this..."
Amesirv
"I know the owner Bruce here. Mexican Cafe is his baby and a damn good one. My partner and I both enjoy coming here for an evening meal, their $10..."
Sylvester Kuo
"Good spot in town, basically across the road from sky tower.Has $10 lunches! What a great price and food is yum! Also get free nachos..."
Raeanna
"Been here so much times in the last few months!My favorite dish is the vegetarian lasagne - they give you so much and it fills you up! (So..."
Nisarag Bhatt
"It's very good specially when you go there during happy hour.Cheap but big size and also yummy.The atmosphere is very Mexican too.If you like Mexican..."
Namie Arai
"Based diagonally opposite the sky tower, this place has a very different kind of a vibe.We went here for a work catch-up & had reserved a..."
Aabhas Dole
"Totally charming ambiance with great authentic Mexican food and to make it better...the happy hours! Must try - Chicken Quesadilla. I can not stress..."
Christina Linette
"Mexican cafe has great ambience. The food is really good as well. Especially, their chimichanga with bacon is really the one I love to order quite..."
Arvin Raymond Dsouza
"Great nachos. The only thing i've ever had here are the nachos for their $10 lunch. Excellent value, tasty and filling. Does well compared to other..."
Geoff
"Lovely Mexican style deco and friendly staff. Quite busy at times but love their food. Especially their $10 lunch specials, great meals always..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Loved the ambience...Food was authentic...We went to this place on Saturday evening...Extra Special Nachos starter was..."
Sourav Dey
"Hands down my fave Mexican restaurant in town! Being a student on a budget, the $10 menu is just the bomb! The portion is pretty big and can easily..."
Sarah Suyat
"I think this is the closest thing Auckland has to the real deal of Mexican food... comparing to my experiences of growing up in California which has..."
Lisa McDonnell
"I always go there with a friend or my sister for lunch , I love the $10 lunch special! My favourite dish is the taco salad, waiting staff need to..."
Alexandra Gosling
"Been a regular diner as long as I stayed in Auckland. Never had problem with their food or service, even during the busy hours of the weekend nights...."
Marty Byrde
"Food was affordable and it was REALLY nice . loved every bit of my meal A+ Staff was super friendly. I am going back to this place for..."
Semisi
"Mexican Cafe is popular restaurant located upstairs in Victoria St West. Mexican Cafe is true to its name, providing a lively Mexican ambiance with..."
Jayden Campbell
"I have visited Mexican cafe a bunch of times but haven't had a chance to write a review. I dined here with my sister tonight, the place was pretty..."
Sarah S
"As always fresh simple mexican food. served quickly plenty of staff to take your orders and a great price For the hungry person. Extra..."
Mike G.
"Had a lovely dinner here with a friend and it was seriously good. Had some sort of chicken salad taco thing and it tasted delicious. We were greeted..."
Kershia
"Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were seated in the enclosed outside balcony which was still warm. I enjoyed my paradise margarita very much. I chose for..."
Jessica Lane
"First time trying authentic Mexican food! Their $10 lunch deals are definitely worth it, so I ordered the Chicken Tacos. The guy who served us was..."
Kirsten
"I don’t think I will ever get sick of this place.We ordered off the happy hour menu x2 chicken quesadilla and one vegetarian and veggie..."
Ghost Reviewer
"Gotta love this place.Since it is on the second floor, it is not the easiest place to find (though there is a sign outside). But once you..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Mexican cafe is an institution, don't think menu has changed in years but why change a good thing? Good food and atmosphere, you can't beat their $10..."
Foodathon
"The Mexican Cafe looks abit iffy from the street entrance door but once you walk up those stairs you are in a completely different place. An outdoor..."
Samantha Brown
"I love Mexican food and this cafe is definitely my recommendation!! They have great variation of meals and alcohol beverages! They have $15..."
Mariko Sakurai
"Visited here on Saturday night before our film after a friend recommended it to us. Atmosphere was wonderful and buzzing, reminded my..."
Jennifer Holland
"Been here lots of times and they never failed to disappoint, as they said consistency is key! their $10 lunches are a steal especially to university..."
Carmela Paule
"This is the absolute best eatery in the world. It may not be authentic Mexican style food but it's still amazing. For the massive portion sizes the..."
Devan
"Date night on a weeknight. This place always has a nice buzz to the atmosphere. We had a really nice and polite waiter, all the staff in general were..."
Jan
"One of my favourite place to grab a quick lunch on a work day. The $10 lunch menu they offer is great value. The Margarita is always a nice treat on..."
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"This place is always great for a quick and cheap bite, especially when you're a student and after some authentic Mexican with good portions! I had..."
Sophia O-W
"Considering the price you pay for the food, it is an absolute steal. The Mexican Cafe is a regular spot to grab a quick bite to eat with friends. The..."
Ashlee
"This place has been my lunchtime favourite for a while now. The food is really homey, I'm always both satisfied and full when I leave, and i don't..."
Lee Marshall
"Lively atmosphere and great staff. Came on a busy night and it did take a while to seat us, but the food came super fast. If you're rushed for time..."
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"My favourite Mexican restaurant! Great prices, amazing food, awesome sangria and margaritas!! Staff has always been polite! Been here multiple times..."
Alessandra Ackroyd
"Love this place and I visit this place often!! Great customer service and the food is delicious. The 10$ lunch deal is such a great deal especially..."
Rithika Reddy
"If you consider the price and the food you get, this is one of the best places to eat in Auckland.Tried some lunch there and for only ten..."
Diogo Reck
"Epic experiences every single time i visit. had quite a bit of the vegetarian food and it's really nice. Sometimes they miss one or two ingredients..."
Umang D
"I love this place, every time. Its fun decor, its taco salad bowls, its salsa night where you're likely to have an awesome night and even meet..."
Vivi S
"Had such a great experience at Mexican Cafe for a hens party with 20 people in the function room. The staff were super helpful leading up to and on..."
Leanne
"The restaurant is awesome! Authentically decorated, and has a great vibe. I had the vege fajitas made vegan, which they were more than happy to..."
Veganista
"For start they had a good and friendly customer serviceFor starter I had cheese dip and garlic breadIt was amazing. You go there decently..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Reservations are definitely recommended at this very popular cafe. We had to wait for a while to get our seats but the wait at the bar was well worth..."
Hemant Kaushal
"We went here a few year back now and I've been here a few times for dinner. Love love the atmosphere and all the tequila (I'm a tequila fan).  The..."
Miss Alesana
"The Mexican Cafe (or the Mex as it is often referred to) is an institution. Before franchises such as Mexicali, Mad Mex, Zambrero, etc. came along..."
Danny
"This is one the best places for "value for money". The lunch menu is for $10 and dinner is around $15.The food is great and almost every dish we..."
Parik Andhare
"Went to have dinner here lastweek, first time trying a Mexican restaurant. Good service, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. Food tastes great..."
Maria May Dauni
"Good tex mex food, with $10 and $15 lunch specials. Large portions, stock standard Mexican cuisine, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos etc. nothing..."
Believeinyourself
"Always a favourite, one of the places we chose between before heading to a show in the city. Prompt service,delicious food and such a bargain, what..."
Emma W
"I enjoy the food here, although they could work on their glass and cutlery polishing. competitive pricing of $10 lunch meals, I usually either get..."
Stef
"Great atmosphere. If you want to eat here it is advisable to either come early or make a booking as this place is very busy. Lots of waiter staff and..."
Anthony Lim
"Mexican Café is an absolute favourite of mine, their happy hour prices are unbeatable and the food is tried and true but always good. Best nachos in..."
Rebecca Davies
"Been here a few times over the years... Hidden Mexican gem.... Good food... Good prices.... Great atmosphere ... A must to try if you like Mexican as..."
Donna&Shane
"You feel you in cancun or Cozumel when you enter The ambience makes you feel welcomed, good Mexican musicWe started with a pitcher of..."
Globalfoodlover
"Amazing atmosphere and lovely food! Thanks for the yum cocktails ! :) me and my partner ate the fajitas with prawns and the Plato Grande. Was so good..."
Kannazawa
"Love this place!! I tend to get the same thing each time.. Chicken and bacon chimichanga! The cocktails are also amazing - they have great specials..."
Holly D-T
"I love the Mexican Cafe! it is in an almost hidden spot on Victoria street up so many flights of stairs and if i weren't taken here for the $10 lunch..."
Sophie Ly
"Very nice environment! Their decorations and copious amounts of alcohol really set the mood! Went there for their $10 lunch and ordered the..."
Deliciousness
"the taco salad was alright but felt a bit sick afterwards though the chicken taco salad was good the service was alright and the free nachos and..."
Rose
"You would probably miss this place if you weren't paying much attention. Actually, you'd probably miss this rad cafe even if you were. Tucked away,..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Have not been here for years and years. Hasn't changed at all. Still the fun place that I remember.Great meals really tastie, service was..."
Tracy F
"The $10 lunches here are awesome and they also have specials if you go for an early dinner. They have the best margaritas!! Nachos, fajitas,..."
Misty
"Such a fun place with alot of history. The ambience is so lively, pits you in a good mood! The perfect definition of good food and goos vibes!! What..."
Shelly
"As a Christchurch local, the loss of the Mexican Cafe in the earthquake was indeed tragic.  Having my favourite chicken nachos for lunch up in..."
Duckman
"Nachos Nachos Nachos..I love their devil Nachos perfect for winter lunch and dinner! On weekend night they get quite busy and they have..."
FoodLoco
"Great place for a casual bite. I love the mexican vibe everytime I got from this place. Chicken chimichanga- You always gave me a reason to visit..."
Nickgill88
"A typical Mexican bar restaurant where the night is filled with customer and live performance (mostly music but occasionally Selsa dance groups). The..."
Zoe Huang
"I finally had the courage to try a different cuisine and randomly went for lunch to this cafe. I ordered the veg quesadillas. It was a decent portion..."
Purnima Sudha
"Great place for a cheap, no fuss Mexican meal. It's not the most authentic or anything fancy at all, in fact it's probably a step up from a Mexican..."
Ryan
"I'm a mad Mexican fan and luckily every single Mexican place that I've been to has been 10/10 and the Mexican Cafe is not exception! I would..."
Annie Ren
"Came here for my hens night and we had the BEST time. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Amazing food. And ERMAHGERD amazing alcohol. Will always..."
Maria Foy
"An extremely compelling Mexican place to dine at. The ambience is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The food is overall great. Will..."
#1
"I always have a good time here maybe it was the drink HahhaI had the martini glass of passion fruit blendedness not so nice as it was..."
Michelle Huynh
"Love this cute place especially in summer!We were greeted by lovely staff and was well looked after.Meals were fast and efficient.I..."
LASARA
"Awesome cafe, gives you the feel you are really sitting in mexico. Amazing food, tacos, nachos, streaks and my friends couldn't get over the..."
I'm Hungry
"Staff: Always welcoming and friendly, sometimes they even remember my order after being away a couple of months!Food: Have dined here..."
Michael Ellmers Smith
"The main meals are large in quantity (I can never finish them)!! However, I would really say there's anything that really stands out from other..."
Where.iate
"I like the complimentary nachos. Went here with a few friends after work and it was pretty good. Ordered the seafood chowder. It was a huge portion..."
Tan.ned
"Great experience every time! Had the taco salad while the rest of the group ordered a combination of burritos and nachos. Extremely filling and..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"The vibe in this bustling restaurant is what keeps bringing me back. Great Mexican decor gives the place a real party atmosphere. Go during happy..."
Sean Ford
"I have been to many different mexican restaurants, as it is my favourite cuisine do thought I would try out mexican cafe. Happy Hour is a great idea..."
Justine Doody
"Mexican Cafe's burritos are amazing. A few friends and I regularly go here when we crave burritos! The best burritos we have tired. Staff are..."
Preeti Kaur
"I absolutely loved this place! Such an amazing atmosphere and incredible little space utilised really well, best time was happy hour between 5-7pm...."
Jess Edwards
"It's nice to find a Mexican place that actually offers good tasting Mexican food. Going in I was hesitant because my last few Mexican restaurant..."
Lily Green
"What's not to like? It's Mexican!Good food. Good vibem l. Good service - even in peak times. Love the $10 lunch menu. Burritos are superb. Love..."
Cesare Lang
"Had a good lunch with mates at Mexican cafe and not once they failed. Cheap, affordable lunch deals, nice food and awesome casual atmosphere - is not..."
Anna Smith
"First time here. Came with a bunch of my colleagues. Great atmosphere. Got a complimentary serving of nachos and salsa dip as we were seated...."
Queena
"Good food. Used to have amazing alcoholic beverages but I find quality is lacking these days (maybe too watered down?). Also the happy hour food..."
Jamie
"Great Mexican food, authentic and well priced. Great atmosphere and were accommodating to us with a young child. Will be going back for sure...."
Mark
"Went here for lunch and my first impression when i entered was it's so authentic, atmosphere was great, i honestly felt like i was in a barrio in..."
Shirlzwhirlz
"I can't remember what we ordered exactly but it was bloody good and well worth the price. wasn't dear at all good atmosphere friendly service only..."
Kunal Kumar
"Can't beat free chips and salsa, although the chips were pretty bad. The burrito was pretty small as well, but good! A little expensive for their..."
Chelsea
"It is always the best option when you are meeting with in the city and want a delicious but yet cheap lunch. The $10 lunch plates are not to be..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Old reliable, always delicious authentic food and an upbeat, festive vibe. The margarita jugs are a must-have, particularly during happy hour when..."
Paige Eriwata
"I have been there first time on day before yesterday. There I experienced Very good food, very good environment, and very good staff. Nachos is so..."
Gurpreet Singh
"Never, ever fail to disappoint me with their delicious Mexican goodness. I love going for Happy Hour - and my favourite dish is definitely the..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"Loved it, we've always walked past and dismissed it as a cheap rowdy bar. Decided to give it a chance and might be a new local..."
Victoria
"A must try for Mexican fanatics. IT was frankly the best Mexican place in the whole of New Zealand on our vacation there. A must try, highly..."
Siddharth Vora
"Great location. Service was very attentive. Ordered chicken enchiladas, vegetarian enchiladas and beef fajitas. All dishes were good. Not exceptional..."
Aucklandeats
"My partner and I visit Mexican Cafe in Auckland's CBD quite regularly as it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. Their cheap $10 lunch and..."
Matt Worboys
"A perennial favourite, having been here now for 31 years! Has awesome character filled interior, and great upstairs deck. The lunch menu is superb,..."
Frank
"Hello Mexian Cafe :)We'd like to share our deepest gratitude for hosting our wedding reception this year at your restaurant here in the..."
Amy E. Matarese
"Mexican Cafe is a quaint, cheerfully decorated and popular restaurant located near the Sky Tower, and it's not hard to predict why it's been such a..."
MissEstherZ
"service 4/5environment 4/5food 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 4/5My favorites: soft shell taco ( prawn), ceviche, fruit margarita, sangriaRecommend:..."
Mira
"All these years, quality never drop! A little taste of Mexico. If you're craving for a good drink and good Mexican food, this place certainly won't..."
Cupy Dee
"I really enjoy going to the Mexican Cafe for dinner. It has a neat vibe. The food is delicious and the prices totally reasonable. Staff are always..."
Will
"One of my favourite restaurants, food is great, service is always good. The lunch menu is particularly good..."
Zac Rathbone
"Great food, absolutely amazing service and drinks that packed a punch while still tasting amazing. Good on ya..."
Dan
"Only been here once. It was very good the service was very good. But I think other people might not think the service is adequate because it's so..."
Neila
"WOW this place was YUM YUM YUMMY! Thank god we found you little beauty. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Great start to a huge drive home. Would give 5 star,..."
Tyler Ritchie
"Because some of the reviews not sounding very good about this place we nearly did not go .. . We saw someone had mentioned a Happy Hour 5-7pm and..."
Angela
"Lovely ServiceLovely Food ~ tabasco sauce.. T.D.FoR!Lovely Lunch Specials Daily at $10 p/pGreat Seafood Chowder very..."
Thai Qn
"Went there on Fri 1st of June for dinner with 7 others. Ordered drinks which were very good and with complementary baskets on the table to help..."
Jemimah
"Some of the poor reviews here surprised me, we eat here regularly at lunch. Staff are friendly and know our orders off by heart, amazing margaritas..."
Jessica
"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonably priced and yummy food. Need I say..."
Adeline
"I read a good review for this place in my university's student magazine (Craccum of UoA), and I was looking for a cosy restaurant with a good..."
Rinka L
"A great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would be back again especially for the mojitos and flauta..."
Nicky Davis
"Regular place we love to dine - great food, great prices, great cocktails, great..."
April
"I went in for lunch today and ummmmmmmmm yum yum yum. An absolute experience to remember. Whats more the staff were friendly, polite, very funny and..."
Fiona Best
"Went to this cute little place this arvo and loved it!! the guy who took our order was very polite and relaxed.i will be going back and..."
Melissa Clapp
"Great food, fantastic margaritas, friendly, happy service and awesome ambiance - really could you ask for more?ooh and happy hour every..."
Emily Gerson
"We had a meal here and thought it was awesome! A great atmosphere, seemed very authentic. We ordered drinks and had a complimentary snack. Meals came..."
Anthony Eyles
"Great food. Long waiting..."
Karuna Govind
"Just as a response to the previous reviews about service:The Mexican Cafe is a busy restaurant and on most nights has a waitlist - often up..."
Leane
"We went to Mexican Cafe for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere and I have to say that I was impressed. It was warm and inviting with a..."
Samantha Lines
"Went to Mexican cafe for a work lunch, I had the chicken fajita which was really reasonably priced for the amount you get, my workmates had nacho's..."
Lisa V
"Really cool place! Good food and a reasonable price, will be going back! Recommend the chimichangas chicken & bacon..."
Tessa Hall
"I'd heard of Mexican cafe well before I moved to Auckland through the joy of Social Media. When my ex-colleagues came up to Auckland to work for a..."
Amanda @ Move Love Eat
"Hello people!!! Are you planning to visit Latin America to taste authentic Mexican food while experiencing the Mexican lifestyle, you have an option..."
Kshitij Garg
"I had Mexican cafe tonight for dinner for the umpteenth time. As always the atmosphere was great, music was pumping, people were drinking. Was great...."
Dog Eats World
"We had a good experience at the Mexican Cafe in Auckland CBD! We arrived without a reservation on a bustling Saturday evening and were seated..."
Marcel Tornow
"Great lunch here today. Food was really flavourful, kids meals were great. Very vibrant and bright..."
Key Man
"Mexican Cafe is my go to when I visit Auckland. I've been a dozen times over the last 3 years and it's always good. I took my brothers and my dad for..."
Nathan Culevski
"Delicious food, especially the cheese dip. Large amount of vegetarian dishes. The drinks were also good, not many beer options but a few different..."
Ashleigh Pearson
"We found this place on the first night we landed in Auckland from Australia. Place looked amazing, fully decorated just like in Mexico, with a full..."
Muthumal Perera
"Came for the happy hour specials and was very pleased. I got the margarita and taco and my partner got the beer and nachos. Margarita was very..."
Annette Wolfgram
"Food was delicious, we ordered a chicken Chimichunga with spicy cheese sauce to share between two women; with a nice kick of heat at the end of each..."
Wiki Hirini
"We stumbled upon this great restaurant and were extremely impressed with every aspect. The atmosphere, the service, were tops and the food was..."
HM S
"Great little Mexican restraunt slightly hidden away. The food was delicious and came very fast!! Highly recommend! Great sangria, the service could..."
Sarah K
"Love this cafe. So used to Taco Bill set menu it was nice to see chimichanga and different other choices. We got a table on the balcony no worries..."
Jayne Rout
"Happy hour was great! The atmosphere was incredible. When you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported to a different country. Margarita jugs..."
Katie McAlpine
"Great place, it’s awesome that it’s open until late and the waitress was lovely. Beautiful atmosphere and very tasty..."
Tamara Rienzi
"Mexican cafe is an iconic Auckland restaurant and really famous one as well. It totally lives up to its reputation. The food is great. And the staff..."
sheeba lamba
"Really enjoyed a wonderful evening here with a great atmosphere. The food was very taste and good sizes. Prices were average. I would highly..."
Tanz L
"Had an enjoyable experience in this restaurant. It is located on the second floor so take the narrow staircase up. The place is brightly decorated..."
Isabelle Tran
The Crab Shack
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"Delicious seafood, fresh and tasty, friendly service, generous portions, reasonably priced, conviently located by the water..."
Rex Chen
"Hubby and I have been to The Crab Shack on multiple occasions because I loooove crab! Their service standards were consistent I would say and food..."
Kendra Solomon
"Love this place, great vibe, great..."
Ben Elliot
"nice food, really cheap during..."
Shelly Ward
"I along with 10 close family and friends went to the crab shack on a Sunday for my birthday lunch. We were promptly seated in the outdoor area (which..."
Kim Alexander
"Love the daily specials here + $5 beer & wine is good. The fish is really fresh & cooked to perfection with crispy batter, come here just about every..."
David Purvis
"First time there. Tried the mussel and clam fritter and mussel pot (white wine jus) (so many other dishes I wanted to try too). Love both of my..."
Colin Taylor
"Went on Boxing nite with 8 others for a family dinner, table was right by the windows and views over the harbour . Our server was Drake? He was..."
Grant McAneaney
"I like their steak &rosie pasta!! But pork belly is full of fat and too oily..."
Foodfaker
"I’ve been here for dinner twice and have enjoyed the seafood here very much , this time I am here for the afternoon tea special , they have..."
May Hung
"The food was excellent. only thing we didnt like was the table they gave us. we order so many dishes and table was too small to fit all dishes. we..."
Nukualofa
"Came here for restaurant month offer. Got off to a slow start as trying to grab attention of the staff to order was a bit of a mission. For the $25..."
Alma Eats
"Great place to get messy. The 1kg crab pots are the way to go. The sauce is amazing. The Cobb salad is also good to get a bit of greens in your diet...."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Great atmosphere and warm, it has a couple bars where you're drinks can be made so they come quick. The was interact and that's being modest if..."
Taron Ah Chee
"First time at crab shack. Ordered crab of the day, tiger prawn, seafood pasta, King crab leg and mixed shell fish. The food tasted good especially..."
Becky Kuang
"Thank you to Reece and team for having us at the crab shack.We had the mixed pot of green lip mussels and assorted cloudy bay clams in..."
Hungry Diner
"We ordered calamari rings as appetizer, shack steak and seafood marinara as mains with 2 sides of 200grams king crab legs. good food, friendly staffs..."
Erika Gualberto
"Awesome place for seafood lovers!! We ordered Fush ’N’ Chups, Tacos with blackened fish and Tacos with tempura soft shell crab...."
MissFoodRaveller
"I love here for casual dining. If u r into crab or other seafood, then u should go! I went there and ordered steak though. It turned out steak was..."
Jason Wang
"I wanted seafood for my birthday dinner so to The Crab Shack we went last night — and did not regret it! For first-timers, we ordered 1/2 pound of..."
Ginger Taduran
"Crab of the day was fantastic. Heaps of flavour and really easy to eat.Chook flavour was fine but it was overcooked so meat was a bit..."
Tony Shi
"A group of us went here for lunch. Friendly staff and service was exceptional, the fish and chips are perfectly cooked and the burger tasted fresh..."
Desmond Chan
"The Big Aucklander was a pretty good burger. Standard sizes for its prices. Fairly nice relaxed vibe. The wait time is on the longer side though. ..."
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"The clams and mussels cooked in white wine, chilli and garlic is always my favourite option. I recommend ordering some of their buns to soak up the..."
LiLi Bee
"If you want to satisfy your shell fish cravings, come here. They do different deals everyday so make sure you check it out. They dont do bookings so..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"had a "dinner" with my friend at 5pm. The daily deals is $10 rib which is super awesome! fresh oyster is $2 each. It's good to see they have Chinese..."
Hongjun Wang
"Last time we visited this restaurant. We ordered crab a day, steak, lamb burger and fettuccine. The food there are tasty especially the crab is fresh..."
Chifan Chifan
"I am a seafood lover. This restaurant is located in harbor and popular for its crab. Customers could enjoy the food while having a good sightseeing...."
Paul McDonald
"Not the freshest crab, but at least flavour is good. Waiting time a bit long, staffs are nice and friendly.Quantity 3/5Flavour ..."
LuNa The TuNa
"THE BEST CRAB IN TOWN! We enjoyed everything😊 Especially their Chili Garlic butter sauce. TO DIE FOR! We’ll definitely come back to try their..."
Jinky Jimenez Cruz
"Popular place. So glad our team here for an early dinner! Like the 80~90s music, decor, prompt customer service, fish and chips.I ordered..."
Adrianna
"Went to the crab shack for a birthday lunch with family and we all enjoyed it! Menu had options for my fiancé who doesn’t particularly like..."
Jessica Whitten
"Crab shack for my lunch birthday cause i’m craving for seafood.. so ordered mix clams (500gr) where i got green mussel and clams, then pork belly..."
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"Really love the crab shack! The most amazing chicken tacos and fried chicken here. Seafood chowder is amazing, tiger prawns and shrimp cocktail. Love..."
Preeti Kaur
"Love coming to Crab Shack. Me and my family have been here like 6timea we cannot get enough of it. The staff are very kind and the food is amazing ...."
TahleeeeeK
"My wife and I had a great time at The Crab shack,the staff were very friendly and helpful, one staff member forgot to order my crab legs, so offer me..."
Shane Naera
"My friend and I had a great first time dining experience here! The place looked really cool and felt cozy. The staff who attended to our table was so..."
Sime Cajot
"Great place for seafood. We had couple of drinks then fish of the day along with some burgers. Very helpful staff. The ambiance is quite comfortable..."
Ali Suhail
"The $15 fish and chips deal on a Friday is really great value. Super tasty and large portion size for the price. Unfortunately it only runs until 6pm..."
Shannon
"Came here for my mum’s birthday after loving our experience in Wellington. It’s safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed everything - including the..."
Helen Wang
"Have visited the Crab Shack before but after Wellington’s experience I was itching to visit the Auckland spot again. I ordered the Seafood Marinara..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"I’ve been here more than once already but I decided to try out their Restaurant month menu and for 2 courses at $25, it didnt fail. Everything was..."
Mari Flores
"Friendly and lively service and atmosphere from the beginning. We got the 2 entrees and two mains for Restaurant Month, plus a drink and oysters. For..."
Heidi Chapman
"Nice friendly service with great view n lively ambience.Food was good n their signature dish The king crab was great. Full of flavour n the..."
Naziminator
"Like the atmosphere of the restaurant and how we can have free popcorn whilst waiting for the ordered food to be served. Like how we can see the..."
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"Love this place. Service was great and food was even better. All you seafood lover's, make sure to check out this place. Love the view as well of the..."
Sia S Falaniko
"After checking out their Wellington location, we weren’t expecting that much but was surprised at how great this location was!Service was..."
Miffy7
"Been to Crab Shack in Wellington few times, finally got to try the Crab Shack in Auckland. Good Food like we expected. Service a bit slack but..."
Ryan Wong
"Great food, fast service, nice staffwhat else can you askI can say that crab shack is one of the best bar/resto in..."
Rafael Del Rosario
"Went here for lunch last October.Usually don't eat crab but Crab Cobb Salad was amazing! Fries were crispy and at the right thickness. Mocha was..."
Rosanne Choy
"First place I ate upon arriving to Auckland and it was exactly what I needed! The chicken wings and soft shell crab with a serve of chips was a..."
Janay Tahlia Casas
"Great spot and friendly staff.Went to the crab shack with the Mrs, immediately greeted then seated by a friendly host.We ordered..."
My Food HQ
"I love Crab Shack. Seafood is one of my favorite food. Crab shack is one of those restaurants which is hard to find in Auckland that specializes in..."
LisaH
"The food are nice,while services are not good enough. Staff are too busy to serve us.Crab and mussel&clam are 'must order' every time. The..."
Mimir Yu
"Two years ago, we went to this restaurant to eat crabs. It didn't feel good, but we're happy with the service. Not long ago, we went to this..."
Amy
"Second time I've come now and i would say don't come during the holiday season. They explained to use that due to the christmas and new year season,..."
To Be Honest
"we ordered a 1 kg bucket of muscles and they weren't shucked properly, They still had seaweed bedding in every single muscle, not one of them has..."
Kara
"Went here several times with friends. It's a pretty good place to have anniversaries and birthday dinner. The location is good, outside is harbour,..."
IMwatermelon
"Dined at the crab shack last night for dinner and the location was awesome! Customer service is 5 out of 5! The ladies were so lovely. The food was..."
Millyvanilly
"Came here at around 8pm. They're usually busy but the staff are friendly and accommodating. A little bit pricey but the food's nice. We ordered..."
Honey
"I real love strawberry and lime cider~the king crab so nice and i love it so much❤️harbor's view enjoy sunshine and heard seagulls~relax..."
Rico Shao
"Great dining experience when you dive into crab with dirty hands. Crab of the day is always very satisfactory. Sangria is nice as here, and other..."
Thom
" Indypindy05 and I came her on a Monday evening and we were excited to see what the menu had to offer. We were unfortunate not to order any crab..."
Kwin Dela Torre
"Food is to die for literally.. tried crab for the first time and i love it! Bit pricey but worth..."
Soph M
"Awesome place to go to, staff had on their Disney costumes for Halloween. The staff were friendly. The scenery of the wharf is beautiful. The food..."
Sid
"Today, after we attended The Very Vintage Day out, we were asking each other if we prefer to call in to The Crab Shack or New Orleans for a bite. The..."
Little Borneo Girl
"Came here this afternoon for lunch. Always like the venue and service. The wait staff were all dressed up in costumes for Halloween which was nice...."
Kaizeen Kolah
"My happy place! Love the service, FOOD, and environment they have.. really relaxed ! Prices are a little high but you forget that because of the..."
K Osai
"It's a great atmosphere, like a cleaned up American crabshack. I absolutely loved the decor with all the nets and traps hanging above. It reminded..."
Nummynum
"This place has an amazing variety of seafood! The spicy wing are stunning 👍🏻 the clam and mussel are so tasty 👍🏻 and the main which is..."
Adventure Foodie
"Nice place to hangout with friends. Visited on the weekday night and it was crowded. Waited 20-30 minutes for table. Staffs are friendly and very..."
F00dL0v3r
"Been here twice! Really love their seasoning/flavours. So so good! Best seafood chowder. Clams are great! Blue swimmer crabs seem overpriced but id..."
GreeneggsnHam
"The best Customer service that my partner and I have experienced. We sort of dreaded going there, as we have a 6 year old but the waitress made our..."
Sunema Tuifao
"I really like this place! It's in the heart if the buzz around the waterfront and its got a great rustic ambiance. The staff are very aware that they..."
Audacity 2 Write
"Will definitely be going back again soon! Absolutely loved the atmosphere but esp the food.. even the staff were so friendly! Highly recommended..."
Beyon
"Went here with my partner. Lunch with a great view was nice. Steaks are good, and love the sauce. Its very tasty. Burger and Chips is pretty big...."
EAT Girl 👑
"Came here for weekday lunch deal and the food was great! Had tacos for entrees, chicken dish and fish dish for mains. Full of flavour and cooked..."
Adeline
"Best crab in Town am I wrong? Everything is just perfect! Very good and tasty food. The atmosphere was perfect. The crab was delicious. Great value..."
Alisunny92
"My first crab experience.Started the meal with chicken wings - my fav.Did all the justice to the name. Crispy skin with soft juicy white..."
Winnie
"This place maybe the best seafood restaurant in the Auckland CBD. They have full serviced bar with an amazing atmosphere. It really makes you feel..."
Ravi
"Just showing some family around town and as they like seafood, this place came to mind.Ambience is cool, laid back and a fitting..."
Jeffie
"We loved this place. The mud crab and sauce were amazing. Had fish and chips which was also done well. Lots of cool drinks. Quite noisy and full of..."
Missk Khan
"Food was really yummy, seafood pasta was delicious absolutely divine pasta sauce. Steak was also nicely marinated. Portion sizes good enough to leave..."
Crystal
"A vibrant restaurant with bright lights and chirpy waitresses and with the head chef shouting orders in the kitchen. Reminded me of some reality..."
Chris
"Had the 1kg pot of mixed NZ clams and mussels with coconut curry sauce and loved it! Goes well with the Green Beret Indian Pale Ale and side of..."
Cheewong42
"Came here for dinner with friends. When we searched the crab theme restaurant, "The Crab Shack" was definitely the only and best one on zomato. It..."
W.H.Y.
" Came here for my birthday dinner and were blown away by the service and food here. The ambience here is really good and the drinks are..."
Neelam Chandra
"Went crab shack with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and they didn't let down at all! It was our first time there & we dined around 2pm on a..."
Ingaa Pahulu
"It was a cold blustery day outside today. The restaurant was buzzing with glorious plates full of huge claws and more passing out of the kitchen at..."
Amanda Jane Prior Williams
"Went the Saturday 24/6 with a table of 7, the place was chocka was told there was a 20 minute wait, waited less than 10.The staff were great..."
Kylie McIntyre
"I wish Auckland has more places serving crab like this. Highly recommended the tuatua/ clam with white wine sauce or garlic butter sauce. The star of..."
Bella Luv Food
"Food and Flavour: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Seating: 4.5/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4.5/5Oh man...The Soft shelled crabs are the..."
BonZ Loves Food
"We came here for dinner with a group of my friends. Our waitress was so friendly! We ordered crab tacos, mussel fritters, mussels and burgers...."
Mandy C
"Scarlet Shen With lovely Miss Scarlet. Congratulates to your last semester in uni. Wish you a bright future in SH♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) I will miss..."
Yuki Ding
"The crab dishes were great, especially the spanner crab as it has lots of fragrant flavours. But can't say the same for the Caesar salad or the..."
Sarah
"Be prepared for your hands to get dirty - but it's well worth it ! Ordered : battered fish taco, crab taco, seafood marina, blue swimmer! The tacos..."
Try_something_new
"The seafood chowder is bomb. Honestly after the first time I tried it, I was back in the restaurant 3 days later eating it again. 5 stars for the..."
Danielle Riethmiller
"Food was great! I love the crab and half chook! Excellent service and we were very enjoyed, thanks a lot for a wonderful night!FYI their..."
Jaleh
"If you love seafood, you ought to love this place. We ordered mussels and the blue swimmer, absolutely loved the food. Can't wait to go..."
Roopali Jadhav
"Lunch menu was solid! We went on a Sunday and the kids are free so extra bonus. Cool concept and food was tasty came out fast and great service...."
Claude VanDamm
"Amazingly delicious food. If you want some decent fish and chips, definitely worth a visit. The location is also great and the service is friendly..."
Dinah
"Excellent service and waiters are very attentive. Portions are decent and filling a little surprised that there is a lack of desserts. But all in all..."
Fare Henry
"Okay fans a change of scenery, decided to turn seafood and chose this joint to try as per yer reviews.It's not everyday i get to eat crabs as It..."
Diner8Here
"Came here for a second try when we were told to wait 40 minutes last time! It's always so packed! Came here for lunch, ordered the Crab Cobb..."
Oksana Zhang
"Not too crabby. Having wanted to check this place out for Aaaaaaaages we finally made a reservation. The fit out is typical for a viaduct..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"To be honest, overall an average experience. I personally found the Wellington one better in comparison.The food was good, their..."
Winnie Luo
"Been there for dinner with my mates. Full marks for the crabs and couple of starters what we had. Everything was just spot on. Even the service was..."
Chef Nishant
"My family and I had a pretty good experience at The Crab Shack. The decor is great, a little different to their original Wellington restaurant, but..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Great ambiance especially the outdoor tables. Fully packed when we went on a Sunday lunch but we were able to have a seat anyway. We had the Crab of..."
Karen Vivar
"It's the only restaurant that's a crab theme in auckland. I love crabs. -a lot! These crabs aren't the freshest, but they are good for nz..."
Tony Ma
"Ahh I love this place!! Although they always seem to be super busy and we did have to wait quite awhile for a seat, but we just walked up and down..."
Vicki Ko
"Food 3Service 4Ambience 3This place is overrated. Had a steak meal, it was ok at best. Server was friendly but was a little lost..."
Pania George
"Friendly service & great atmosphere. Food was nice - we had the calamari, a 1kg scoop of mussels/clams in white wine/garlic cream sauce and the soft..."
Auckfoodie
"Best seafood dishes ever!! Plus a great view from the wharf.I love how they cook crabs with chilli butter.The mussels and clams are..."
Kay Trinh
"Work dinner here last night. We shared fries, 2 x onion rings, 2 x edamame as starters. Drinks were 3 x tokyoes, 1 corona & 1 prosecco. Mains were 2..."
Zaatarbella
"Wonderful dishes!My first lunch in Auckland, love all varieties seafood, they are fresh and delicious!Besides, the sauce in the pasta is..."
FoodieCCC
"Went with fam. Pleasantly surprised. It was a bit of a wait for the table. And had a bit of a wait for the food after we ordered. But to be fair the..."
Orchid
"I was there with my cousins last year. Crabs and the sauce were simply orgasmic in the mouth. Lots of flavors coming in, would absolutely go back..."
Neel Boppana
"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night, the venue is massive & the place was pumping, we arrived around 6:30ish & there were no tables, however..."
Sarah S
"Service: outstanding, our waitress sabine took really good care of us and made my brothers birthday special. Impeccable service, if anything wasn't..."
Praneeta
"I really like the coastal theme of this restaurant. Very spacious and friendly staff.The Crab Shack does daily deals and lunch..."
I_like_pickles
"The  best thing going for the Crab Shack is the location. Right by the water front at the heart of the harbor - location-wise it doesn't get any..."
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
"This place has really amazing crab. We ordered the blue swimmer, buffalo wings and the pork belly. Buffalo wings and pork belly was average but the..."
Bella Qian
"Very nice had the crab and lost myself in flavour and food heaven. The service was fun and and attentive and even though the weather was rubbish the..."
Neil Fibbens
"Their specialty is crab but their mussels and clams are also really good. The price is a bit higher than most places but the food here is good...."
Emma Patricia Katili
"Our group  went there on Saturday night. Two of us had never been there before and did not know what to expect but wow what a place. The food was..."
Pattie Robinson
"If you like seafood and don't mind spending a bit extra, this is a place to visit. They specialize in crabs but also do clams, mussels etc. They have..."
Clee
"Monday's hot and spicy chicken wings specials ordered before 6pm is a great treat. It cost $0.50 a piece and it's really delicious. Made with blue..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I went last week because it was August Restaurant Month which had a very good deal! The setting was very good with good lightings however the..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Came here onFriday night after work with a group of friends. Enjoying crab takes forever to eat and whilst it is tastey it isn't filing by itself...."
Shanzay
"If you go here, you have to ask for a guy called "Phil"! He is one of the best hosts we've ever had! It was because of him, my first experience here..."
Rohit Victor
"Possibly the best value Restaurant Month menu  -in fact we felt like Crab Shack was getting shorted so left a tip (which is not the norm here in..."
Hungusmcfatty
"We waited a long time for food but it was restaurant month + a Saturday night so we understand! The waitress was so lovely and she even sang us..."
Thegreeats
"Came here with the partner after our wet jet boat ride in the viaduct. Obviously we had to go home and get changed cause I didn't want to walk around..."
Samantha Young
"I had my birthday on Thursday, my Waitress Kat was amazing and attentive, the food constantly good, so good my friends were eating my food lol, Big..."
Chris Lisala
"We went for the special August 2-course menu which includes a taco, main & wine or beer for $25. The tempura soft shell crab, miso mayonnaise & slaw..."
STRADS
"Have dined here 3 times in the last month for different occasions. Each time service was great and so was the food! I have tried the snow crab,..."
Miss Kiki
"Staff were very attentive and knowledgable, bathrooms were clean and tidy. Snow crab was fantastic, beef burger was good not great, over all a really..."
CaraJean Molloy
"Restaurant month gave us an opportunity to try this place out. As they don't take bookings, we arrived and were told that a table will take 15..."
Hannah Gear
"I enjoyed the drinks more than the food to be honest. The burger had too much beetroot on it which ruined the entire burger. The rest of the food was..."
Phee Nicks
"Great service and atmosphere, the food was average. We ordered the the spanner crab and buffalo wings, the flavor of the crab was average, we thought..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"I like the portions that they had and the seafood was ofcourse AMAZING! bt the seafood Marinara was a little bit salty but nothing like a good 'ol..."
Tan.ned
"Although it was busy at the time we arrived, the staff was very attentive, and friendly. Food was great. Environment was good. Overall, we had very..."
Patrick Tong
"Lunchtime special - $15 and if your don't get it in 15 minutes its free (Monday to Thursday only).  The options are fish and chips (2 quite big..."
Debbie Lockart
"First thought was wow, love the decorations. A girl waitress was a bit rude, but the waiter we had for the rest of the night was superb. Full of..."
Christine Li
"If you like crabs then you cant go wrong here! 😜Good decent crabs served in some nice broth and good service in a relaxed atmosphere. Cracking..."
Jayce Huynh
"Most memorable dish I've had: Alaskan King crab, my friends had the mud crab and loved their dish. Service is is amazing and personalised definitely..."
Ryan Wong
"This is a good seafood restaurant. The staff were friendly and chatty, service was prompt and there was a nice atmosphere about the place - great..."
Tom
"Tried both big crab dish and small crab dish there. Staff forgot to bring us the tool for big crab, and we were been there the first time, so we had..."
Michelle Hwang
"Considering the love for seafood especially for crabs, we revisited The Crab Shack today to treat our taste buds with the lovely crabs that this..."
Ruchita Choukar
"I love this place!!! The flavours are great. I always get the Jonah crab with chilly and lemongrass. The service is great. It gets really busy and..."
Savanna
"We had brunch on 14 May 16, and were not disappointed. We had varied fare - calamaris, fish and chips, catch of the day - snapper, nachos, crabcakes..."
Narayanan Valadi
"First time dining here with group of people (8 of us) on a Friday night. Place was very busy but service was excellent! All staffs were very..."
Nathalie
"I heard a lot about the food at crab shack so when we decided on this place for a lunch do I was very excited to try out their food.I ordered a..."
FoodLoco
"It was great dinner with my partner. Nice service as well! Ordered crabs, drinks and some snacks. The drinks were served with little umbrellas which..."
Cici Liu
"This was our second visit to The Crab Shack - the first being over a year ago, with such slow slow service we had been hesitant to return. With a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here with mum sister for her birthday dinner. We were just walking along the waterfront deciding what to eat when we came across the crab shack...."
Becca Callaghan
"Really good service at this place. Love the mussels - they were cooked in this divine creamy white wine sauce! Delicious. A great place to hang and..."
EC
"Came here for Sunday lunch and beers. We had crab legs and chowder :-) chowder was sooooo yummy. I duno if I should have mixed beers with it but it..."
Chloe-Mae
"The place has a good ambiance. You get a great view of the wharf and the city and looks great at night. The staff who served is were very..."
Chumq
"Dined here few days back when my parents arrived to auckland. We had an incredible experience. We ordered pork belly, steak and some crab. Everything..."
Joanna Marie Francisco
"Our first time to visit here last night and the food was amazing... I ordered medium rare steak and it was really soft, juicy and tasty... I even..."
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
"Came here for a dinner and went through the interesting reservation wait list routine. They gave us a call when our table was ready and we sat down...."
Josh Law
"This place was a pleasant surprise. I was slightly dubious about having a catch up here with some old mates following numerous mediocre reviews from..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Been here a few times.The first time had calamari and lamb. The calamari was soooooooo good, best calamari I've ever had. Was served with three..."
Natasha
"Went to Crab Shack for lunch with friends who were craving to have seafood. I don't really like seafood apart from fish so I had no choice but to try..."
Gerhard Joseph
"Located in one of the best spots in Auckland, Crab Shack offers several options of good seafood. In spite of the fancy location, it's not expensive..."
Diogo Reck
"Just like Wellington this place is great for a fun night out. The menu has a great selection of seafood as well as dishes for non fishy..."
EpiCurious
"Overall the entire dining experience was lovely. I definitely recommend the deep fried soft shell crab, it was the favourite entree of the night. It..."
Priscilla Khang
"My partner brought me here for my birthday after I had been asking to go for months. The atmosphere inside is great; I loved the on-theme decor...."
Stango
"We were here for the red king Crab, however; hmmm, the best dish of the night was the steak😛 juicy & meaty, great atmosphere but that was it....."
JJJiiiiAn
"Always walked past this place on my nights out but never thought to try it out, well I'm glad I did! The waiting list was kind of long but what can..."
Monique Porteous
"Been here twice already and each time was great. The live music was so good and the food even better. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for..."
Temi Taio
"Visited The Crab Shack yesterday evening for date night. We couldn't have made a better choice. I actually only eat Fish so any other seafood does..."
Kershia
"The first time I visited here the food was amazing and I was 100% satisfied with my selection. My second visit recently... was disappointing. They..."
Amanda Teo
"Crabs crabs crabs! I love this place. Staff are friendly and accommodating. And the soft shell crab is so good!best one i had so..."
Nef Rosales-Palanas
"Can get a little messy but it's kinda fun at the same time! The portions were a little smaller than what we expected but the food was very..."
Rubyn Park
"If you love crabs you have to try this place out! My friend introduced me to crabs in a whole new way today.. usually I'm not a fan of crabs as can..."
Hungus Girl
"Been wanting to come to the crab shack for a while and finally got the chance to try this place out. This place have chilled atmosphere, service was..."
Joanne Chiang
"This place is stunning. One of the very few places where I enjoyed sea food to the fullest. Haven't had any better customer service experience in..."
Mrun Godbole
"This restaurant is amazing! I really liked the scenery and the setting of the restaurant. Inside it was very cozy, nice service and a overall clean..."
Henry Gao
"This is our first time having dinner here. We two ordered one tuna tardard, one mixed clam and mussel with gralic and chili sauce and one blue..."
Victorianchester
"The place is awesome I love the feel they're very accomodating. She got my drink wrong but its wasnt a big deal. I ordered the king crab cuz i hardly..."
Karen Stephen
"Superb services and amazing Crab. Ordered the Alaskan king crab and it didn't disappoint - it was soooo good. Most definitely going again!! ..."
Lukas
"This place never disappoints, with its nautical atmosphere, friendly staff and great food, The Crab Shack is the place to go for fresh seafood!..."
Sophie Oliver
"Obey the claw and enjoy some crab! Have been hankering to come here for a while, finally had an excuse to meet some mutual unqualified diners and..."
Frank
"Highly recommend!In a beautiful location with very cute decor! With the glass roof and nets around, really sets the mood, complete with..."
Karen
"Wonderful Saturday night, food and service was good, definite back again. ..."
Craig Knox Lee
"Seared tuna was lovely. Fush and Chups very nice as well. Great atmosphere on the harbour. The vibe was very upbeat with friendly staff. Quick..."
Laurie Ellul
"Back again and enjoying some alone time with my beer while waiting for dinner. While I really don't enjoy eating alone the Crab Shack is vibrant this..."
Robbie G
"Went there for my boyfriends birthday. The service was amazing and loved the delicious food. Would definitely go again for a special occasion. Nice..."
Thesweetestthingalive
"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."
Razelle Icaro
"What a fun-filled atmosphere this is. Unfortunately because it was a Saturday night there was about a 45 minute wait, but because this has become..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"Just finished having dinner with 3 of my friends and well, I've got mixed feelings about the place.We started out with some drinks of course...."
Nia T
"Great food and great atmosphere. Got welcomed by enthusiastic and very helpful waiter. Awesome view of the harbour. Food was which was quick and..."
Brett
"Superb place for a Saturday night. The staff here make sure that it's not just another dinner for you but indeed is an excellent experience. I..."
Aabhas Dole
"Really good crab! I've been a fan of this place since I went to Wellington for the first time! Food well presented and really good portions! So hard..."
William Vilas Boas
"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."
Razelle Icaro
"Great Atmosphere,enjoy the moment I walk in, steak was delicious and so the seafood chowder. The crab we ordered not so much, it's funny the name is..."
Lisa Wu
"My husband and I are crazy about seafood especially crabs. This fabulous crab theme restaurant just comes in and feeds our needs well. We ordered 2..."
Regina McDad
"Great food , good service! Had the spicy chicken wings and the mussels. Both had a very subtle flavor, which actually brought out the..."
Nitesh D'Souza
"Food was delicious...but price to quantity ratio cannot be justified. I had ordered their specials for the day which was a platter of clams, prawn..."
Bhavya
"Food was delicious, waiter was amazing "thomas" I believe his name was. Young guy with tattoos, he had a great sense of humour and knew the menu..."
Jotori
"Finally had the chance to visit. Chose this for my boyfriends birthday celebration as he loves crabs. The staff were extremely nice, they were going..."
Shazia Khan
"The location is great, the service was fast and waiter was helpful i ordered the market fish with teriyaki sauce, blackened potato and the calamari..."
Heidi M
"We had a great evening at the crab shack on Saturday night, wait was only about 30 mins for a table so we sat at the bar and had a few drinks and..."
Kat M
"Awesome place with excellent service. The food was yummy. Would definitely come back for a special occasion. Nice place to socialize and get your..."
Shweta Singh
"The onion rings were quite nice, they were cooked well, a lot of places I've been to the onion inside has been quite raw. I had the calamari as a..."
Maddie
"Cheerful and fun dinning . Great seafood and ice cold beers, what's not to love? You can not go past the crab! Consistently good service and food...."
Emma-Jane Bates
"We had a great experience. The offering is unique with crab and seafood truly being at the centre of it. We enjoyed the half pound of prawns in an..."
Jo Y
"i bring my mum whos love sefood to there, Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group~but we have been wait for 45 mins,slow meal:(      I..."
Rae Rae
"Went here for dinner with a group of 8. Dinner was pretty good, lots of great dishes, some not so great. My dad ordered crab and said he wasn't very..."
Meg McGimpsey
"Nice place and it has unique ambience. We went here for lunch. Food was good. Rayweenah bread is soooo delicious and i had the shack stack which was..."
Dee
"Don't know if I really really liked this place, I felt like it's more of a dinner party venue as opposed to a lunch time sort of feed! The crabs were..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Great atmosphere and this is good place to go hang out with few people and have good time. I enjoyed the food and the service however it didn't wow..."
Las Akurugoda
"Came here with my friend who happens to be the opposite gender and the waitress was like "you guys are such a cute couple" ew we are not a couple but..."
A
"Somebody said dishes slow coming but ours quiet quick! Somebody said the crab is not enough weights but ours is quiet big, enough for 2 people...."
Xiaoyu Candy Wen
"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch today, we ordered the Jonah Crab and Mixed Clams with a few hot steamy bread rolls. All food tasted great but I felt..."
Chanelle Barlow
"I'm updating my previous review of 3.0 stars. Was here with parents as part of the Restaurant Month deals. We hugely enjoyed our evening! The service..."
Jihye Kang
"Went here for lunch on a Saturday, first impression was nice and there was a good buzz and atmosphere. There was 4 of us and I thought we wouldn't..."
Edmond Young
"What a lovely place for lunch! Our waiter was extremely vibrant and very full of personality. We tried the fish cakes which were delicious along with..."
Chloé Manihera
"Have dined here a couple of times now and I have to say the food has been top notch every time. The prices are a bit higher than what I would..."
Yo April Smith
"Went there for dinner yesterday to celebrate my special moment with my girlfriend. Although we had to wait for a while because they said no need to..."
Mũm Mĩm Ken
"What an awesome atmosphere! Such a fun, lively place to dine. Outdoor heaters placed all around which really kept it nice and cosy! We had the most..."
Cararmel Queen
"Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group on a Saturday night.  I ordered The Shack Stack and it was amaaaazing and cooked perfectly.  Will..."
Caroline Barrett
"I went with my gf at around noon and the seats were half full. The environment was great! The service was beyond what you would usually get for other..."
Chris W
"Having eaten at Crab Shack in Newport, CA, my wife was excited to try Crab Shack here in Auckland. The flavours of the broth accompanying the crabs..."
Foodie Traveller
"Love this place! Went here for fathers dad couldn't make a reservation bc they were fully booked but they said the wait was an hour, which we were..."
Tee
"Third time lucky, we finally obtained a table tonight. Our waitress was friendly and catered to our needs throughout the night. We started..."
Mat
"Just dined this place. The mussel and clam are amazingly tasty however the blue swimmer is disappointing. The pot is watery not flavorsome. Also do..."
Mineralh2o
"Went there for after work dinner. Ordered the bread and wings for entree. The bread was very soft and flavoursome, similar texture to a brioche. The..."
Lena Guo
"Exceptional food with the choice of where you would want to be seated. The most friendliest staff with awesome and fast service. Food presentation..."
Maria Joanna Bella
"Had the most wonderful night here, recommend visiting on an off peak night like we did, as the waitlist builds up very quickly! We were..."
Lara Custance
"The wooden crate decor, lightbulbs hanging low from the ceiling and the vintage crab nets all contribute to the wonderful crab shack vibe! As soon as..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Been there a few times and they never disappoint me. The food is very consistent, always perfectly cooked and taste delicious. The staff is polite,..."
Cath
"Excellent. Friendly staff, great food what more could you ask for..? recommended!! Make sure you come and try, lovely views. My burger was very..."
Tate L
"Food ordered: Ray-wen-nuh BreadTempura Soft-Shelled Crab (x2)Messy PigCalamariBill: $93Big tummy: We had..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"We were there celebrating my sister in law birthday. The lunch was wonderful. We had crab, clam, pork belly and lobster. We enjoyed the foos so much...."
Cindy Ong
"One of my go to places for a casual meet up with friends. Their service is good, polite and attentive. My fav from their menu the Shack Stack paired..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"At last a place to eat crab and lobster, great staff and good atmosphere, had the lobster which was great and good selection, definitely will go back..."
Stuart
"Friendly staff, helpful with menu..perfectly cooked clams, lamb to die for and small selection of cold beer from tap.. Made my evening after a 10..."
Brekky Bikers
"The service was fabulous. Great staff. The food was scrumptious. Soooo good. The surprise free round of drinks from the manager was an awesome value..."
Jaki Dwight
"Went here for my dad's birthday. Upon entering the restaurant, I am quite pleased with the interior and the vibe of the place. Service is splendid..."
Jeanelle Isidro
"After three tries we finally got to dine here. We had the chili garlic a messy delightful eat. The rowena bread we ordered was good but not really a..."
Bubut
"I dined at Crab Shack for a Zomato Foodie Meetup, having been once before for a business lunch. This particular foodie evening was filled with 5..."
Lennie L
"Mint atmosphere! Waitresses & waiters are defs good! Food was perfect, a bit too much chilli in most foods I tasted.. The best Aoili sauce &..."
Nicomkl13
"Nicely themed shore side restaurant.The service was excellent, they were charismatic, polite and attentive.The food was well flavoured and..."
Brenda Phu
"V good grub but overpriced for the type of restaurant it is. We also had a pretty annoying waitress who kept asking if "we" we're ready and if "we"..."
Kate W
"All I can say is sort your heating guys it's fricken baltic!!!! cold cold ice freezer artic polar bears penguins orcas is this the ice..."
Faroe3456
"Yes it is pricey but crabs in NZ are pricey. The great part don't like crabs there is other seafood to try don't like the seafood try the pork belly...."
Kezia Lobo
"Great atmosphere service from the door to the table is good and been able to see kitchen and hear the chef yelling the calls for new dockets makes..."
Garry Trewin
"Dined here last Friday with work friends and ordered the messy pig which was exceptional...and that chipotle slaw ---yum!! Now, I had initially..."
Manic Diner
"We came here for my birthday dinner. We had booked a table for 8pm but unfortunately they were so busy we didn't actually get seated until about..."
Lenka Veza
"Went here before a concert in town and couldn't have been happier. Food is very good and the atmosphere is excellent. Very fun and friendly staff...."
Tyler Nehring
"Met a friend here for lunch. Was nice food and the service was ok. Really friendly staff but food took ages and there didn't seem to be any sense of..."
Amanda B
"Great atmosphere. Menu is a bit pricey. Ordered the bucket of clams and mussels which were in a delicious sauce (there was only one sauce option) a..."
Shell
"Finally a place to eat crab! Waiting time for a table was around 40mins, cooking time was around 20mins, the large amount of space and many empty..."
Rachel
"20.6.15 the best gift ever from my nephews and their partners, a celebration bday dinner for me. Very busy night, we all had a very delicious entree,..."
Tuku
"Went there for dinner with my girls Jennifer Rong. A really nice place with good atmosphere and decorations! The waitress was really friendly. We..."
Ezzz
"Maybe it was the time we arrived (around 3pm) but service was initially a bit shaky as we had to wave someone down to take our order, drinks were a..."
Minily
"I came here on 2 Friday's ago with my boyfriend after work. The Crab Shack has been open for quite a while now, but I just haven't had the..."
Nicole Melchor
"Located on the wharf, long waiting list on weekend.. Food was great and cant get enough if you're seafood lover! Check their chef special and daily..."
Fransiskus Kiky
"The king of crab is the best! The sauce from the shack stack is really delicious! However the service is somewhat slow. But its a great place near..."
Michelle
"Where to start? ! The amazing menu or the fast friendly service? No waiting and being left unattended here you are well supplied. A really..."
Ryan The Lion
"We had an enjoyable experience at the Crab Shack.We ordered the Crab & Crayfish cake, Crab Cobb Salad and Kilo of Crab.The Crab cake was..."
Cindy Wu
"It was fantastic! I loved the vegan burger and the desserts 😍 However it is a bit pricey 💸 But overall I enjoyed having dinner here, it made my..."
Stella Pan
"My wife really wanted to try this new resto and with her birthday coming up, the family tried it today. Wasn't bad. Kids loved their..."
Eric Mendez
"After much anticipation, and a few of my zomato buddies recommending me to come to this place, me and my partner headed down to crabshack to..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Went here to treat my hubby to his surprise b'day lunch- great service by wait staff, and absolutely satisfied our seafood cravings! Hard to come to..."
Eonapeony
"My parents had come down to Auckland to visit me and they wanted to try a new restaurant along the waterfront so I decided to take them to The Crab..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Great to know that the kids dine free sunday will be permanent as the price is on the high side. The food was tasty but a lot of the dishes we wanted..."
Candii Cao
"For a Monday night it was pretty busy, waiting time for dine in was about 30-45mins so we were given the choice to eat in the bar area. With the high..."
EpicEats
"Came for my birthday in a group of 12. Service was very good, our waiter was upbeat and helped the dining experience enjoyable. Portions were alot..."
J.M-S
"Walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon & they looked hard to fit a group of 7 in who had no booking. We were seated within 5 minutes. The atmosphere..."
A Different Critic
"Went out for an amazing dinner with my boyfriend and family. Had tremendous customer service and food to die for. Would definitely be a must go if..."
Yazmin Knight
"When faced with the task of choosing somewhere to eat at the Viaduct, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to eat here, as I have heard nothing..."
Tania
"Was hungry did my search on here for great place to eat the crab shack was the one to gorocked up 730pm full house left my name went back an hour..."
Elinas74
"Great food, ambience and service. Went for a Friday lunch and really enjoyed the crab and fish. Great way to end a hectic week. Will definitely go..."
Rosemary Cook
"Came here for a mid week birthday dinner and was blown away. Loved anything seafood on menu! It was just really good. Anything non seafood..."
Esther Song
"Went to CS with one of my best friends and we loved it! The bread a stuff recommend was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of CS...."
Clarence Zhang
"So where do i start 😄 we just had dinner here tonight and everything was amazing! From customer service to ambience to food! If you are looking..."
Alyssa Yalong
"The back story: We were searching for a place to dine with a large group and unfortunately many places in town would not take bookings. Luckily for..."
A Culinary Affair
"I was craving some meat but didnt want something too overpowering. There was a good choice of seafood and salads but one dish caught my eyes,the Kiwi..."
Cynthia Vanisha Paul
"I love this seafood, we had order Jonah crab , this one is a little bit spicy for me. And we ordered Nelson padde crab, this one is 1Kg.and..."
Joyce J
"Finally had the chance to try dine here tonight! Place was packed but we were seated within 10 minutes. A fun and cool vibe the moment you walk in!..."
SS
"Yummy yummy! Highly recommended place to get your crab fix! The crab pots are easily shareable but can also be eaten solo which is what I did..."
Kelly
"If you're keen for a big feed then definitely head to The Crab Shack! There were heaps of great seafood, and non seafood dishes, to choose..."
Table For One
"We weren't very hungry when we came to the crab shack but we just had to come try it out!The decorations reminded me of spongebob..."
Aniva Huang
"We came here early for dinner and got seated straight away... Yay... Totally worth waiting for though... We didn't get any main meals but instead..."
Donna&Shane
"after a much anticipated wait I finally have tried this place last Friday.. took my mum and and her friend as I knew they would appreciate this..."
Grace Sifa
"Really exciting night gathering with my high school friends! We chose the Crab Shack as it locates near harbor and the view is really peaceful..."
Shirley Yu
"AMAZING!!!!!!! Been here twice and service is great friendliest waiters and waitresses and the food is great. Some may find it pricey but where can..."
Sonam Kumar
"Went to lunch with a few mates during the week. I found the place a bit pricey for what you get. I had the rainbow burger and added on a beef patty...."
Juanine
"The food and service was amazing. The food was delicious especially the clam chowder! Although it was quite pricy for the amount we got, it was worth..."
Helen Liang
"We dined in this restaurant a while ago when they were just opened. It was a good experience. I liked the decor. The service was good and the food..."
Feisy Seaver
"Had a great night out. Dinner was amazing, the best calamari I've ever had, totally recommend it. There was a bit of a wait but Kaylin the manager,..."
Eating Party
"On hindsight, I didn't need to ask where The Crab Shack was, because the giant gleaming neon sign is visible for miles around, like some kind of..."
Lawrence Mikkelsen
"Good experience, staffs are friendly and helpful. Had Atlantic Golden Crab, vege burger, colsaw, bread roll and apple cider, initially thought..."
Jeff Yeh
"I came here for a friend’s graduation dinner. The atmosphere in this place was amazing! Really friendly and very welcoming. The restaurant itself..."
Yutika Tiki Anturkar
"Been here twice over the last couple of weeks once for lunch and once for dinner. Very friendly staff, from the phone call to the meal service...."
Leanne Kumar
"Went for dinner, had a wonderful time. Really gud tasty food and great service! I had the lobster special and hubby had the tuna steak. Both were..."
ET
"Went to The Crab Shack for my birthday with a friend and the food was amazing I loved how you had to really get into it with your fingers etc. The..."
Kelly
"Disappointing night. Great looking place, musics fab and the whole vibe is one of excitement but the food and drinks weren't up to the dollars spent..."
Donna Bray
"Simon Gault's newest Auckland dining experience sure did not disappoint. While I do admit the location of The Crab Shack at the old "Float" nightclub..."
EatsByZee
"Excellent service...... Food was good with a range of prices.. Wanted to try the fish burger but decided against paying $40 for a burger.. Clams and..."
Stephen Galt
"Visited here last night - a table for 7 was ready when we called in. Was quite busy for a Wednesday night. We had a lovely waiter who served us the..."
Jean Lee
"As an avid fan of seafood I was very excited to taste the raved about meals at the crab shack. I ordered some classics: Nelson crab with garlic..."
Mariamjafer
"We came here tonight for dinner. When calling beforehand, we were told we didn't have to book but got there and was told to wait around twenty..."
Sheena
"I went there to celebrate my birthday. Food was awesome. I ordered the canadian crab plus half pound of shrimps. the waitress was very..."
Flor Yazmin
"Brilliant place for a long unwinding Friday lunch. Great food & wine, friendly & prompt service, cool music selection, super views - somewhat..."
Mani
"The Wellington venue has been a long favourite of mine so I was keen to try their new Auckland location. I wasn't disappointed, the quality food,..."
Cheyneismyhero
"Great place for lunch. Heaps of atmosphere.. Kiwi spin on Louisiana cuisine with great touch of kiwi casual.. Staff well trained. Left hand side..."
Paul La Franchie
"Great quality food. Good service. Serving sizes a bit small and a few mix ups with our order but was when first opened so that's expected. Great..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Had amazing crab and prawn here. Staff was very friendly and help us to choose the food. Also great place and beautiful view. Very recommended for..."
Stifanyanwar
"The Crab Shack and Matterhorn - the best of Welly has come to Auckland in the first half of 2015!I had been to the Crab Shack in Orleans when..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Superb food and accommodating staff! Will surely go back to this place to taste other food. The messy pig is really a good choice.???? Very nice..."
Jennielyn S. Joaquin
"awesome energy and decor. the staff were great and the food tasty and well presented. portion sizes were very small and quite a lot of money for the..."
Amanda Anderson
"It was great to have finally been able to eat at the crab shack.The crab pots were tasty. I ordered the kilo of Nelson paddle crabs. If you..."
Jannyannyanice
"Awesome location and decor. The resturant is illuminated with nifty lights, fishing and crab nets. The food was extravagant! The seafood was fresh..."
Annette Wong
"We were fan of crab shack in Wellington and were very excited to know they opened a restaurant at AKL. Went there on our anniversary day:-) Lovely..."
Hedy Huang
"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch with my wife. A very well presented eatery. We selected three dishes to share which entailed a Crab pot,..."
Johann*
"A weekend trip last year with my friends was the first time I tried The Crab Shack, the one in Wellington. So naturally, we were really excited to..."
Where.iate
"Finally a proper crab spot in auckland! The most divine crab I've ever had amazing atmosphere on princess wharf and staff that makes you feel..."
Sam Jones
"I was so excited when I heard that crab shack opened in Auckland CBD, finally crabs in town! The restaurant is located in the wharf which offers a..."
Nikka Aurea Borja
"Great casual dining in good location.  Did not have to wait long for table for 4. Service prompt, friendly and efficient.Particularly recommend the..."
Margaret Bryers
"Loving the south american vibe they throwing of without even trying. Awesome food. Awesome service. Different and very nice ambience of the whole..."
Gawan Bakshi
"Grilled Tuna Steak great preparation fresh and really..."
Sandri
"I came here while a cruise ship was in town so it was really busy in the city and I had luckily got in before the huge rush of people came through...."
Linny
"In all a fun experience. Had the atlantic golden crab as our main dish along with clams and other small starters and was fully occupied from start to..."
Skim911025
"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I was quite impressed. Really good service and a nice atmosphere. We got the shack stack and..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Wide variety of seafood with some hot sauces on the side. The calamari was amazing as was the prawns. We gorged ourselves on crab. The butter..."
Dominic Rajendran
"Great food! I dined at The Crab Shack today for lunch with some work colleagues. The restaurant has a great vibe and very well presented. Its got an..."
Jess Keen
"If your looking for a great atmosphere with flavoursome food then the crab shack is for you. The food is great and comes out pretty quick but..."
Michael Ferreira
"Celebrated a special day at Crabshack yesterday and I can say that the food was excellent! However, there was a bit of a wait for a table...."
Ninjunkie
"Aucklanders no longer have a reason to be jealous of Wellington Crab Shack fans. After years of hearing great things us big city dwellers finally can..."
Kirsty Cardy
"Great Location, Delicious food , Beautiful View of the waterfront and excellent service from staff. I've been here a few times with Family & friends..."
Teta Fanualelei
"A well deocrated family friendly restaurant. The staff were friendly. Price is reasonable. The clams is still one of my favourites. The seafood..."
Alice
"We stopped in here for dinner on our first night in Auckland and were sure glad we did. The service was fantastic, especially our waitress (I think..."
Mark Burgess
"We really enjoyed our first visit to Crab Shack over the weekend. It was fairly busy around lunch time, and we sat outside where you can look out to..."
James Jones
"Great decor. Mussels was top notch. Fish n chup (as per menu) was pretty good as well. Chicken taco was tasty. Chicken burger was great but sadly..."
Michael Koh
"This is a lively, music filled restaurant with lots of activity and high energy. The food was really good, service was attentive and the location on..."
Sheryl Guth
"I love the food!! We ordered crabs of the day which was Australian blue swimmers and was cooked really good in garlic sauce. 👌🏻👌🏻 One..."
Donna Fe Ferrer
"We went to eat after a long wet day of touring around. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were a large group with different dietary restrictions..."
Faye Fulton
"Had the best lunch here in recent months. Excellent snow crab, fresh and meaty. Even food from kids menu are awesome. Attended services and staff..."
Winnie Zhu
"$2 Oysters and $2 Wings!!!! Oysters were delicious and wings were nice maybe just a little spicy and would've been nice with like a yoghurt sauce or..."
Chevonne Whakaruru
"If you want to get your hands dirty and enjoy crabs with seafood pliers and picks, there really is only one place in Auckland. We came here after..."
Jerry Wong
"Had a great evening and dinner! Happy hour value is amazing and the staff were all awesome. I just want to acknowledge the staff member who came to..."
Riki Paewai
"Good place to have seafood. Clams were fresh and tasty. Steak was cooked right. Plenty of seats. Good selection of beer on tap. Even had TV for us to..."
Dean Ching Yee
"Went here for Valentine's Day. Ordered chowder, cheesey garlic bread, squid rings, 6 wings, two steak meals with extra fries. Food came out fairly..."
Aaron Vaofanua
"Great food and great service. The green mussles We're especially good and they were even the daily special so we got an amazing deal on them. This..."
Simon Newberry
"Nice place, nice food and friendly service. I had the tempura soft shell crab, seafood marinara and a cocktail of the month. Unlike an earlier..."
Yew Chung Chee
Mexico
77/100 (1497 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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"Weekend vibes @mexiconz Ponsonby 🇲🇽 🌮 .Loved the ambience with caged lightings, ethnic murals and liquor bottle walls. Here’s..."
Pandadrools
"Went in for the limited edition spicy taco - ended up ordering a lot of other food! We order the spicy taco, lamb taco, cauliflower, mushroom and..."
MCP
"Mexico is one of those spots where you always go in with high hopes but then always leave a bit disappointed. Food is always delish but service needs..."
Emily
"I came here with my fam and loved it! Although it’s super loud and a pretty buzzy atmosphere, it’s really enjoyable if you don’t mind yelling..."
Hannah
"Mexico is one of my fav restaurants ever!! Ponsonby one is my 2nd fav after the Taka one. Love the food - faves are the guacamole & chicken..."
Karina
"Good food, had lots of vegetarian options. We ordered almost everything vegetarian on their menu and nothing disappointed. It was bit crowded with..."
Neha Goomer
"Live for Mexico. Prefer the Takapuna location as I think the staff are a bit friendlier there! They got a bit strange about us using our work..."
Bayley
"Love this Mexico! This is our new favourite. Usually we go to Ellerslie. We recently came here on a Friday night, it was very busy but was a great..."
Gem
"Late afternoon shopping in Ponsonby, start getting hungry and want a snack before finishing up. Enter Mexico... Having visited their..."
Warren
"The staff are friendly and helpful. Had someone who was dairy intolerant and was willing to cater for their needs regardless. The margarita all..."
Alas
"I’ve heard a lot about this place! And a lot of great things! And man it really lives up to it’s reputation. The tacos are INSANE. My chicken..."
Georgia Vossen
"My mother and I came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was attentive and friendly, and the vibe and decoration of the restaurant..."
AK
"Always enjoyed coming here the service has been great, food is delicious. It's on the pricier side but you get the awesome ambiance of being in..."
Ryan Wong
"We weren’t feeling much of an appetite so we ordered a Sopes, Chickpea Patatas, a Xocolate Mole Beef Taco, and a Slaw to share between 2...."
Oksana Zhang
"After a disappointing experience at Mexico Ellerslie, I was hesitant to try another Mexico restaurant. However my family and I went there for lunch..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Where do I start on how amazing the team at Mexico in Ponsonby are! I am blown away every time I come, and I am a regular visitor to the best..."
Katherine Ann-Marie
"The margaritas were superb and very much worth the price!! The food was also really nice and juicy, maybe a tad expensive for the quantity of what..."
Titeuf
"I'm a fan of Mexican food, so I loved Mexico simply for the fact that it's a Mexican restaurant. I was really happy with their fast service and..."
Sakshi Chadha
"Been here once with my cousin just randomly decided to try this place out and left with no regrets. Lovely service very friendly aswell I think it..."
Miracle Roi
"Mexico is a great affordable Mexican restaurants. The food is great and flavourful with a wide range of different meals options. I would definitely..."
Luke Meadowcroft
"Nothing prepared us for the evening at Mexico... from the minute we walked in - the service was outstanding, food out of the world and ambience and..."
Anitha Narayan
"We like it here so much we came back two weekends in a row :-) Sunday evenings with their free kids meals are great. The fitout here is a work of..."
Frank
"Yummy Mexican food! I've been to Mexico and I'm yet to find authentic Mexican food in Auckland.. however this place has a really nice atmosphere and..."
Charlene Weaver
"Where we always come to get out Mexican fix quesadillas so good,feelings satisfied once again thanks guys 🤓 till we meet again keep up the great..."
Ayaan
"Came for lunch on the Monday and was surprised at how quiet it was. After perusing the menu we found a specials board around the back when looking..."
Benedict Uy
"First time I have ever been to one of the Mexico restaurants as it was recommended to me by a friend. The decor is amazing, unique and makes your..."
Samantha Brown
"We had a great time there with friends! Food came quickly, so as margaritas. Food is fresh and delicious as always. And their new membership deal is..."
Katerina Berlova
"Normally I would give Mexico a 5/5, but I've found that lately they've lowered their standards a bit. Fried chicken always amazing I have..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Very impressive interior design and warm-hearted services. A good place to have a drink with friends. To be honestly, I prefer the drinks to dishes..."
Michelle Hwang
"I'v always loved Mexico .... Their guacamole is the best in town !!! The spicy chicken fried is amazing ... Very tasty and it is spicy .. I love..."
Adel Ani Dl
"Disappointed with this one too after all the hype! We were seated outside and while the atmosphere was fun, the service was poor. I went with a..."
Kezia Lynch
"We met up here for a little work catch up dinner. There were about 8 or 9 of us and the table we were seated on was slightly too small and because I..."
Sheena
"Came here for a work dinner in the early evening, we sat outside and the table was a bit small for us, but we managed. We ordered an array of dishes..."
Helena Chen
"I love stopping in at Mexico for a fast and delicious lunch or dinner. Their guacamole with house made tortilla chips is the best! I only wish some..."
Taylor Compain
"Mexico was the location of a Friday night Girl's Night, and we were very pleased with our choice. Our food arrived in good time, there was always..."
Lennie L
"Great fast service as per usual in Mexico. We were all starving and ordered lots which all came out reasonably fast one after another. The meatballs..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"If you sit outside, you'll actually have a good view of the city, the water, and Sky Tower. Pretty cool spot. Otherwise, inside is brimming with..."
Jaya
"YUMMY, TRENDY, POPULAR, AMBIANCE, SERVICE, FRIENDLY, FLAVOUR, PERFECTION, QUIRKY, COMFORTABLE, BUSY, CHOICES The atmosphere is always..."
Mike Mayers
"Been here a few times now and always leave happy. The staff are great, the food is awesome, and the atmosphere is super fun. Only complaint has to be..."
Captain Underpants
"Great service everytime. Food is fantastic and I am never disappointed. Highly recommend the fried chicken and the soft shell taco A+ great ambience..."
Taemoata Fong
"As all my Mexico reviews I love this place :-) never had a fail yet and we have been here MANY times had one to many tequilas more the. Once the food..."
Chloe-Mae
"I was in last Wednesday after a work function to grab a couple of bowls of Mexico's awesome fried chicken. (Which is my favourite fried chicken in..."
Christopher Anthony Peters
"Hola Mexico!I went with a trio of soft shelled tacos. It was a tricky decision but I managed to narrow it down to: chicken, pork, and..."
Crumpet King
"Nothing beats the fried chicken at Mexico. It is always crisp on the outside while being juicy and moist on the inside. Service is always quickly..."
David Boshier
"Tasty and reasonably priced. Would come back for the friend chicken and the tcos, but would give the fundido a miss, overall good flavors and yummy..."
Foodandwinefan
"As soon as you walk into the store you are engulfed in a lively and amazing atmosphere. Mexico has delicious food and cocktails accompanied by..."
Lauren
"Love this place! Was introduced to the place by a Mexican friend who said it came close to the real flavors of mexico. I setting inside..."
Kenji
"I love the soft taco chicken here. It is light and refreshing and tastes absolutely delicious... Tastes amazing. Totally recommend to anyone. ..."
Jacqui Crawley
"Great atmosphere great food. very friendly staff. Ordered a tinto sangria and was not disappointed highly recommend. Great waiter 5 stars for..."
Wils
"Went there on a saturday, just me and my wife. The place was pretty busy, great decor and the staff super friendly.Food tasted great, only..."
Scott
"Took my mother here for Mother's Day this year. Now before I get into the food I think it's best to mention that my mother is a very hard..."
Phil Hodai
"I regular this joint and enjoy the soft shell tacos. They're allways mixing it up so you never get tired of the same old things.Great atmosphere..."
Andy Jones
"Mexico is where you can have boisterous vibes, cocktails and cheap Mexican eats. With its popularity the stores have begun to spread to other areas..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I love Mexico, fried chicken and quesadillas are amazing! Really cool atmosphere! Better to go with a group then you can try heaps of different..."
Tessa Hall
"A really great take on Mexican food. Not what I'm used to, but loved it. I've always loved a good night on the tequila..."
Jackson Beale
"I had a wonderful lunch a few days ago. The special mushroom tacos were to die for as were the watermelon martinis!I was incredibly..."
Louise
"I love this place and have dined here a number of times including at the one in Britomart. The food is always delicious and the vibe always up-beat...."
Amy Tanabe
"I have always loved Mexico Britomart and the new Ponsonby one is just as great. I am lucky enough for it to be a few minutes from my..."
Monique Seil
"This place has only been open one week and it is always busy. I have been to the Takapuna and Britomart restaurants of the same chain, and I have to..."
Jason Wong
"Mexico Britomart, Takapuna and now Ponsonby. Britomart Hospitality has really created a funky venue for the trend-setters and seekers out there...."
Loritaa
"Mexico is one of my favourite places to eat, I love Mexican food and I love the small plates, perfect for sharing. The restaurant is decorated with..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"We ended up at Mexico Ponsonby more by chance than by design on New Year's Day, simply because everywhere we looked at was shut (including Ponsonby..."
Nom Nom Panda
"Auckland has a newfound love for Mexican food it seems. Mexico is popping up everywhere (stores opening in Ellerslie and even Christchurch) and they..."
Two Honest Truths
"I really enjoyed having dinner with my bestie there :) Atmosphere, music, food, decoration…everything was good, BUT what made me giving five stars..."
Shamim Shadfar
"Food was average.. didn’t really taste like Mexican food. Atmosphere was great! Fun, dark, not too loud. They getting 4 star because of Gabriella!..."
grace-ann lopes
"Had a wonderful meal here with my sister. Decided last minute to eat in Ponsonby and was attracted by the vibes and decor of the place. We were..."
J L
"Went out for dinner amd drinks with my friends and was helped by the two loveliest girls, Ella and Gabriella. They were very busy but still ensured..."
Eru Ihaka
"A delicious restaurant - some of the nicest Mexican food I’ve had for a while. Unlike some, the portion sizes were not massive, nor were the dishes..."
Nick Pitt
"if i could rate the service higher, i’d rate it 20. loveliest staff i’ve ever met and food is of course (as always)..."
BAILEYWOOD Ch
"Awesome little restaurant. Staff are very friendly and had good banter. Food was lovely and good size portions. I left there very full. Highly..."
Nick Jenness
"Really enjoyed our visit. Service was friendly and attentive, food came out quickly and was delicious!! Highly..."
James Gerbich
"Food is amazing here. Mexico chicken, croquettes, fish tacos, pork carnitas tacos were the standout. The sangria is very refreshing as well. Service..."
Suan Yeo
"Good was excellent. Service and atmosphere were good. Only thing that could have been better was the mezcal flight. It seemed to highlight their..."
Jeff Walker (Code Ranger)
"The food was amazing here when I came with a few colleagues. The tacos were fantastic (I had the chicken, pork and beef) and the snacks were tried..."
Michael Davidson
"As the name suggests, this is a Mexican restaurant with Latino offerings. They have a wide selection of margaritas which were delicious and..."
Debbie Nik
"Awesome frozen margaritas and food is fresh and tasty well worth visit for a fair..."
Corey Dick
"We only came here for drinks but it looked like a good eatery with surprisingly interesting vegan options. The melon and mint Margherita option was..."
Luke Benson
"Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and fabulous food! Even though there were plenty of other people inside, the food was delivered in record time...."
T Trifonoff
"Great place for a bite to eat, relatively quiet and friendly service. Came for lunch, but you can tell nights will be exceptionally loud due to where..."
Crytos
"Excellent food and good atmosphere...."
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