The best Lunch in Auckland | Sluurpy updated in April

Ebisu

87/100 (2610 ratings)

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"Restaurant month menu was a great way to try out the food here. Vege sushi was tasty even to my carnivorous-leaning tastebuds. The tataki was a bit..."

CARO CONSUMES

"Staff were lovely. We came in for the express lunch and it was such good value for money ($50 each), very filling. Sushimi was fresh, meat was cooked..."

Katie Delaveau

"2nd November 2018Nice ambianceToo crowded though, went there on a busy weekend nightLovely food... everything tasted delicious..."

Maricor Sunga

"very friendly servicefresh and delicious japanese foodvery recommended for sushi and japanese food..."

Eatateeaten

"I’m getting the hang of this degustation dining, we had it sometime back in Masu now we are trying Ebisu, definitely there are much more to come,..."

Ang Sarap

"Had traditional set menu $85. The food was great and delicious especially really loved the rolls. Everything was above the average, but we have just..."

Hanna Kim

"Good modern Japanese cuisine set in a cool space by the viaduct. Will definitely comeback next time! Love their chicken..."

Christian Rijanto

"This is one of those restaurants I will come to time and time again - a solid 5 star in my books. Beautiful location and ambiance perfect for a date..."

Niamh Mulholland

"We came here for dinner as a party of three and ordered the Mixed Tempura, Miso Glazed Tooth Fish, Miso Glazed Eggplant, NZ Scallop Teriyaki Roll,..."

Vivian C

"Popped into Ebisu for lunch with Mum and it was so so so good!! We had the edamame, chicken karaage and the vegetable sushi roll to share. Everything..."

Karina

"Can’t remember how many times I’ve been there, probably more than 5times. Never been disappointed. Both Food and service amazing, not so cheap..."

Yum Yummy

"The service and food were impeccable. The best teriyaki chicken I've had in a long time and the pork belly was amazing, with all plates presented..."

Michelle M

"Ebisu did not disappoint! Everything we had was delicious. The beef tataki was the best I have had, so much flavour and a very generous portion. The..."

L.B.

"One of my all time faves. Ebisu ticks all of the boxes. First of all the food is amazing, the decor and interior has just enough of a moody vibe to..."

Chan Can Eat

"Overall fantastic experience, enjoyed almost everything we ordered and loved the freshness of..."

Annie Ren

"EbisuJapanese Restaurant in Britomart Auckland I haven’t been here more than one year.Highly skilled chef created..."

May

"Perfect dining experience. Ambience is really nice with dimmed lights. Service was attentive and friendly. We had new style sashimi which..."

Eatwithbonny

"Everything about Ebisu is spectacular. The ambience is spot on, with soft lighting and a New-York-meets-Japan vibe. This is the perfect spot for date..."

Gem McLeod

"This place is one of a kind! Amazing food , fresher than fresh. Well looked after when you arrive and the whole experience is amazing,..."

Jesse Pabla

"The environment is pretty nice, especially it’s really warm inside and the people are quite nice. Chefs are really fast on service and at the same..."

Anastasiazhang87

"Tasting menu. If you have the coin its well worth it. The sake pairing looked great as well if you want to bump it up. So many courses all unique..."

Flippynz

"Excellent service here. Staff are so lovely and provide extra care to ensure your dining experience is superb. Oysters were so nice and fresh..."

Sabrina Josephine Ermita

"Went for dinner here and the service was amazing! Food was 10/10! And the pork belly was my ultimate favourite! Just melts in your mouth! Delicious!!..."

Lisa Vuong

"yum yum yum!!! had a wonderful little date night here last weekend. both my partner and I left with happy belly’s!!! one of our highlights was..."

Kat

"Dined with 2 others. Food was top notch - had a sushi roll, the tuna and salmon sashimi, prawn tempura and thinly sliced steak, bottle of wine. As..."

Clove

"Excellent service and amazing food. The waiter takes care of your needs and breaks down the menu for you. Must try the Eggplant and Teriyaki Tofu,..."

Kelvin Dhillon

"Great place! The atmosphere is amazing and so is the food! And service! we always get the sashimi and the karage chicken and never disappoints us!..."

Nat Patel

"If you haven’t been to Ebisu, you are missing out!Service: 9/10It took awhile when we entered for someone to come service..."

Grace Huang

"The customer service was very good! - also the nigiri & beef tataki are both really good. Ebisu serve very fresh sashimi as well. Will be back to try..."

Jenny Kim

"Loved this dining experience! $85 is very decent price for the number of dishes. We also added the glazed miso eggplant. The seafood dishes really..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Quite like the eggplant, taste a bit sweet with miso sauce. kids menu is perfect, a scoop of vanilla ice cream come with the kids order! my boy..."

Littlenoodley

"We went there as a group of 7 for a celebration. We were well looked after by the friendly staff member there. Great food. We all ordered the set..."

P Chen

"This has got to be the best bento box I’ve ever had. Steak was grilled to perfection. Karage chicken was both juicy and crunchy. Mesclun salad was..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Amaaazzzing food. MUST get the tooth fish. I know it’s 25dollars for a piece of fish but you will regret your life and your soul if you don’t try..."

888

"Nice environment and view. Friendly staffs, delicious food and Japanese alcohol. Presentation is 5/5. Quality also 5/5. Sashimi always..."

LuNa The TuNa

"When asking my friends what their top restaurants in Auckland are, Ebisu is on everybody's list.Legit have the best oysters in town - they..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"Had dinner here with my mum last night. Great service. Noah was super friendly and had great knowledge about their food and drinks. I have the Miss..."

Mel De Pater

"Better for Dinner than Lunch. Came here for my birthday dinner and ordered the Set Dinner. Everything was delicious so can't really go wrong...."

Eugenia Nam

"We had the set menu and loved it. Highlights were the beef tataki, karaage, salmon, the vegetables and the teriyaki chicken. Only kept it at 4 stars..."

Kathryn Ruth

"We had an excellent dining experience. Great ambiance and staff. Shout out to Kyle who was a gracious and informative host. We tried the Set Dinner -..."

888bing888

"Very well localized with a great atmosphere (the low intensity lights just works!!!) and extremely helpful and kind staff.We ordered the dinner..."

João Plácido

"This place is amazing! The food is so beautifully presented and delicious. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The décor is great. It's..."

Lulu

"I have been here 4 times so far this year without reviewing so its about time I share my thoughts Ebisu is by far the best Japanese Resturant in..."

David Thompson

"Lunch box was so amazing...my boyfriend and I were so full... We will come again. And service aslo perfect.i ordered chicken and market fiah. It was..."

Ccc

"Me and my partner are big fan of Japanese food , so we’re really fussy about Japanese food . The food are really yummy 😋 . We love them really..."

Wendy

"We did the restaurant month menu which was a set menu. Great food with great service! The only thing was the food was on a sharing basis which would..."

#fatlyfe

"Had a set dinner for the first try and the dishes were great! 😋The sashimi and sushi are the best I've ever tried, will pay another..."

Sola

"Me and my hubby love Japanese cuisine and we are quite picky when it comes to Japanese food (fusion or not). We had an awesome dinning experience..."

Evelyn Chen

"I came here with a group of friends and wanted to try different options on the menu. Delicious japenese fusion ,good service. I booked in for a set..."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"Late review but I honestly had the BEST experience at Ebisu on Valentine's Day witht the special set menus. It covered everything from sashimi, sushi..."

Ezzz

"Was invited for a year end business lunch, I was in for a real treat. The place was packed and the waiter (after we asked) recommended the Express..."

Warren

"I came here with a group of friends and wanted to try different options on the menu! Delicious japanese fusion, good service. I booked in for a set..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Brilliant Food took the mrs for her birthday, recommend the APA on tap, Karage chicken & scallops got a major thumbs up from the mrs, downside we got..."

ChRis Leonard

"Really delicious fusion japanese, am not usually a fan of fushion but they do it so well. The scallop dumplings were a standout and the presentation..."

Ms Food Adventurer

"We had the vegan set menu for two and paid $146 including our drinks. Really great value for money considering the quality of food, presentation,..."

Carol

"We came here for dinner and ordered two of the Sake Set menus and a few separate dishes. The amount of sake is more than generous so beware of you..."

Dxlche

"Went for dinner with 3 others on a Sunday night and it was packed. interesting approach to Japanese dining - all dishes were shared. Ordered edamame..."

Allan Ong

"Been here twice now, one last night (with thirteen others for our work social event) and others few years ago (with lovely husband) Amazingly still..."

Jessica Halim

"I love trying new places and ebisu was such a lavish place, the food was great loved there rainbow roll sushi which the waiter recommended, we also..."

Ayesha :)

"We just love this place. Has a great selection for all dietary requirements and caters well with mouthwatering dishes. Staff are always attentive and..."

Vegan Wanderer

"One of the really great Japanese (more fine dining) restaurants in Auckland. It does pay to book.Menu is full of popular & innovative options...."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Ordered their signature platters and other sashimi last time we went there. Hokkaido scallops..."

Tashee

"Delicious meal at Ebisu, miso eggplant and agedashi tofu to die for and really tasty tangy pickles. Great atmosphere and service also ... would..."

Kai Luv

"Great place to celebrate Christmas Eve, a fabulous Japanese restaurant. We were treated to rainbow sushi roll, teriyaki chicken, salmon, duck..."

Shima

"I absolutely loved the food here. Their lobster dumplings were devine and we wanted to lick the plate clean! Food presentation.. just.. WOW. It cost..."

Michelle Moth

"We were very fortunate to get a table without making reservations for a Saturday evening. We got the Mixed Sashimi 16pc Platter, Soft Shell..."

Oksana Zhang

"1. Ambience- 4.0/5.0. Good place for quite drinks and a fancy night out :) !2. Food - to be honest, I wouldn’t ever give more than 4.0..."

Rachel Seowon

"I had the enjoyment of dining at this establishment this evening and may I just say firstly, there honestly wasn't anything we could have..."

Becks Fielding

"The best modern Japanese in town! Ambiance is excellent with onsite DJ playing. Fresh sashimi presented beautifully and such wonderful flavours in..."

Sammy D

"Absolutely love all the food! There was too much on the menu so we went for the set dinner which gave you a huge variety of things off the menu!..."

Foodie_1110

"Thank you so much for an AMAZING Dinner.We had the Vegan Set Menu for Date night which was reasonably priced and so much tasty..."

Coz I Can

"Ordered the set meal for 6pax. The variety of dishes and quality of the dishes was good value for money. Table Service by Shane was excellent -..."

Bala

"I would give 5/5 for the atmosphere, decorations and the food here. The place looks amazing. We had the Wakanui Scoth, Seared Duck and 9 pieces mixed..."

Bella Luv Food

"Stunning food and impeccable service. The salmon sashimi and duck main were highlights. Perfect for groups as meals come out to share. I've wanted to..."

Amanda Dunn

"The ambiance is amazing, really great set up (fancy).Food was delish and fresh! The sashimi was amazing. Overall service was very good...."

TP

"My friends were travelling to Japan and me here in new Zealand. I have been craving for Japanese food ever since. I decided to try this restaurant..."

Debin Sabu

"Finally a date night with the special one, just the 2 of us. How romantic and he wanted us to come here. Very good pick! I was a bit nostalgic about..."

Missk Khan

"The restaurant has such an amazing atmosphere, with great music and even better food. The staff were always on hand and looked after any and all..."

Hriday Shah

"Excellent Japanese food. Love the ambience. Recommend the eggplant if you visit there. Works great to get shared dishes for the table. One of the..."

Hasini Ratnasekera

"Ordered a big selection of small plates and a few large plates too. The dumpling were tasty and with such delicate wrappers yum. Tempura oysters yum..."

Christina Hibbard

"Went for my birthday dinner here with my wife on Friday night , we love this place!! Food was on point as always , but we felt that the waitress were..."

Gnxsta23

"I don't think I can rate this place properly since I am too povo to eat here in the first place. My 2 friends and I came here and we all nearly cried..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Amateur diners rejoice! Another faultless and beautifully resplendent restaurant in Britomart to wow us with amazing dishes and exemplary service......."

Frank

"I loved this place. The ingredients are fresh, the taste is layered and awesome :) especially the fish dish in the first picture, the fish was..."

Tt_akl

"Friday night and time to dine out! I wanted to try ebisu for a long time and here we go. First thing I noticed was it was very loud. Yes it was a..."

ScoopScoop

"Service - ExcellentPresentation - ExcellentYESSticky Pork BellyMAYBE Ramen Roll Miso Glazed..."

Pointblank

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland!! Love this place. The food, the service and the ambiance is all excellent. I have been here many a time..."

Sasha McCormick

"Not your average Japanese restaurant. The food is so innovative and I love how they are always changing up the menu to keep it interesting...."

Roxanne Sarkari

"Ebisu is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. The food, service, cocktails, ambiance and space are all top notch. I can not recommend highly..."

Sophia Egan-Reid

"Two of us had a long lunch here yesterdayThe food was impressiveMiso Soup12 Bluff OystersKaraage ChickenPicklesTeriyaki..."

Glenn Town

"AMAZING food with a twist in taste with every dish!! Ordered : agedashi tofu, sticky pork belly, rainbow roll sushi, ebi mayo sushi.The..."

Try_something_new

"Accommodated to a table for 5 very quickly without a booking which was nice because it rather full house. Got assigned a waiter who was attentive...."

Good Food, Good Mood

"I absolutely love Ebisu and it's selection of Japanese fusion food. We usually get sashimi and duck however my mother was in the mood for red meat so..."

Jenny Da

"Our favourate dinner place, amazing food, excellend staff service, we love everything about their menu(old menu), recently changed the menu slightly..."

Saif Nouri

"Wonderful environment and service. But disappointed with the quantity of each dish. Especially the new style sashimi! Prawn tempura was good...."

장상

"Eating Local and supporting restaurants during restaurant month.We ate out 4 times this week to spend money with the industry severely hot by..."

Alienbabe

"This place definitely lives up to its hype! Although a bit overpriced the food tastes very good. You must try the sashimi as they do a modern take on..."

Bella Qian

"Went here a couple of weeks ago with a girlfriend for lunch, having not been here for a couple of years. Forgot how good it was. We both got the..."

Bridgee

"Despite being a stalwart on the Metro Top 50 scene since it’s opening, the Ebisu menu had never been able to lure me to it’s waterfront location,..."

Zoe Bowker

"August in Auckland means one thing – Restaurant Month. For the whole of August participating restaurants feature special menus and there are..."

Hungry Auckland

"Very fancy place, deco is modern and elegant. Loved the food was delicious. The crispy tofu was the best, loved the texture and the flavours were not..."

Seamus M.

"August in Auckland means one thing – Restaurant Month. For the whole of August participating restaurants feature special menus and there are..."

Hungry Auckland

"My partner and I dined at Ebisu during Restaurant Month in August.We selected the vegetarian set menu with wine match.This was not our..."

Ali Levana

"Had the set menu ($55) as part of Auckland restaurant month. Everything was delicious, especially the chicken karage. Portions were just a bit small..."

Justine Weake

"Fantastic atmosphere, really enjoyed our dinner at Ebisu! The oysters were awesome and sashimi, one of the best I've ever had. Not to mention the top..."

Eric Lee

"Went last Sunday for the restaurant month special with some friends- and it was good! We all had the salmon tataki, then the chicken karaage. For the..."

Eli A

"We've been to Ebisu quite a few times and have always enjoyed the experience. Dishes are more on the expensive side for Japanese dining, but we would..."

Natalie

"Good Service, nice atmosphere and tasty food. But overpriced for what you get. Have had better Japanese is less fancy restaurants in..."

Jo

"I recommend this place to anyone who asks "where should I go for date night?" The food is absolutely delicious, the flavours are spot on, and the..."

Tiana Meintjes

"Had a great time at ebisu. Quality of the food was great! I particularly enjoyed the beef tataki and the kingfish. Can't wait to come back to try..."

Samantha Gemmell

"This place is not getting a 5 only due to staff who I found to be a little forgetful and not very helpful with requests for saki recommendations...."

NCC1701

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere of this restaurant. The location is great being in downtown Auckland. The service was pleasant and the food nice but..."

Monique Roberts

"We went out for a late lunch this place Friday afternoon. The place is quite spacious with nice sofas and a contemporary decoration.We..."

Eduardo Dias

"Dined here to celebrate a graduation with a group of seven, the decor is beautiful & the place had nice ambience. It was a Monday night but it was..."

Sarah S

"Would definitely recommend people to try this place - more for the great service, great food, great presentation and great atmosphere but also more..."

ShoRt

"We just Zomatoed the restraunt and went there. At first, we did not order the oyster, but it looked so delicious on our neighbouring table. Thus we..."

Victorianchester

"We had dinner here for our wedding anniversary. It was a lovely Sunday evening and this place was packed with people. Lovely atmosphere and..."

NanaKo

"Great service. Amazing food! The Beef Tataki and Chicken Karage were so good I had to order it again! A vast variety of drinks that would keep any..."

James T. Raukete

"Made a reservation for 2 on a Saturday night. The ambience of the place was great for a date. It wasn't too loud to the point you couldn't hear the..."

JT92

"Really good Authentic Japanese food. Beautifully presented and packed full of flavours. Awesome atmosphere in the restaurant too. Not a cheap eat..."

BrianWilliams

"Japanese food is one of my least explored cuisines by far so going to Ebisu wasn't my first choice. But the staff truly made the whole experience so..."

Sushmitha D

"Went here for a friend's 21st and food was fabulous! We ordered the big sashimi platter and everything was so fresh it tasted alive ;)The..."

Thegreeats

"We dropped in today for simple and fast lunch.We ordered a bento box, a bowl of miso soup and a tempura King prawn sushi roll.The food was..."

Cindy Ong

"Been here a few times a few years ago as was working in britomart and one of the better Japanese restaurants around and this time we went over as a..."

Richie Chewy

"have been there twice last year. Some of the dishes are already in Michelin star level. Service: 4.5/5Wait time:..."

Francis Lockwood

"Lots of good restaurants in Britomart, and Ebisu is one of them. Tidy and simple decoration matches its dishes and culture well. It's always fully..."

Flora

"Yeah ok where can I start - we parked in the britomart carpark building $15 for 3 hours - then walked across the road to Ebisu ...first of all buy..."

Luxuryloverxxx

"Highly recommended! The derive there was fabulous! I went there with my friend on a Saturday night. We arrived pretty late at night and the wait..."

Cathy Chen

"Awesome service as soon as we walked in. The atmosphere was great. We ordered the Kingfish, Beef tataki, Softshell Crab and Prawn Gyoza. It was all..."

Lena Guo

"Simply amazing. We had the Japanese banquet with friends which features several different dishes, and each was just delicious. The service was..."

EpiCurious

"I enjoy Ebisu for nights out where I feel like Japanese, but also feel like dressing up a little, and not getting take away or going somewhere..."

L.E.N.S

"Really great place to walk into an some of the most amazing staff. The food was good but I kinda feel like it's over priced Japanese food. Had the..."

Dave Son

"Great ambience, stunning décor and an all round good experience! Have been here several times with friends, and also organised a surprised birthday..."

HJ

"Great food, I have eaten plenty of Japanese over the years and this is one of the best eateries I have experience. The agedashi tofu is not to be..."

James

"I have dined at Ebisu over 10 times and every time receive great service, drinks are out to the table quickly, assistance with the menu is simply the..."

Fancy Face

"I am totally amazed by this place. Went on an extremely busy Friday night last month. We were on the waiting list so had a few drinks at the bar,..."

Al Kumar

"WOW.... What a great experience this was for dinner .... Service was excellent... Food came out quickly but only as you finished each dish... The..."

Donna&Shane

"Best Japanese restaurant I've been to. Great variety of Japanese drinks from teas and sake to beer and wines. The menu was so hard to choose from but..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Top quality restaurant with great great food! slightly pricey and essentially on the high end of the scale in terms of Japanese food! highly..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Came here tonight and had some tasty tofu. We were guttered the mushroom bowl is no longer on the menu! Bring it back please. Place was packed but..."

A

"The food here is amazing but I have a slight feeling its paying off for the interior of the restaurant as opposed to its worth! Japanese cuisine..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Great atmosphere and services. Delish food as well. Had mixed sashimi, beef tataki, pork belly and king prawn sushi. Enough calories for two people..."

Caroline Zhang

"If there is ever a food heaven, this could be it. The place is cosy and service is definitely A+++. I can say that we got to taste a whole..."

Bubut

"Located on Auckland's Quay Street, just meters from the waitemata harbour is Ebisu.Offering contemporary Japanese cuisine, Ebisu makes for..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Ebisu is always solid. Perhaps not spectacular, but better than most. We went on a Monday night, they had a special "trust the Chef" style..."

Paul Evans

"Love this place ! We had the Restaurant Month deal which was four courses for $60 beef tataki and salmon tataki was sooooo..."

Maye Elle

"Love Ebisu. Always fresh and great food. The atmosphere is pretty awesome. Fairly pricey, however it's worth every cent. Staff are always..."

Amber McIver

"Had a pleasant lunch with two of my friends in Ebisu. Best Japanese restaurant I've had! The waiters and waitresses were friendly and nice and the..."

Shirley Yu

"Ebisu is an upmarket Japanese restaurant with beautiful decor, a sizeable cocktail menu and all the usual Japanese favourites. I got the Vegetarian..."

Julia Adams

"Had a late dinner here last week on a Saturday night, as predicted we had to wait for a table however the wait was only around 15 mins. The..."

Simone Halstead

"We came here for dessert only. We had the Creme Brulee and the Chocolate Fondant. The Creme Brulee was probably the best I've had in NZ. Smooth and..."

Josh Law

"Trendy Restaurant contemporary Japanese.Clearly you can see investment in the Interior design and concept in general. Good and professional..."

MommyYummy

"Interesting touch. One of the unique places at Britomart. Their meals are a tad expensive but are great. The wait staff are great and the drinks are..."

Jay

"Ebisu was absolutely phenomenal. We got the beef tataki, prawn dumplings (the most popular thing on the menu), karage chicken, miso egg..."

Wanderlust

"if ive just been paid or its someones shout this is my favourite place to go. the food here is bloody exceptional - just thinking about..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"Wow! Just wow. We were just walking past and saw this place and decided to dine there for dinner. Everything was amazing. The food was to die for and..."

Jamie-Leigh Turk

"Went here for a quick snack. I had the soft-shelled crab and it was perfect! The tempura was nice and light and the crab was perfectly cooked. I also..."

Jaya

"Wow! Ebisu you've taken my love for Japanese food to another level!Located in Auckland's Britomart means that you can expect to pay well..."

Johann*

"Amazing Japanese food. We tried there new menu and have to say the prawn dumplings were superb. Lovely tempura and karage, matched by the great..."

KP

"The food was amazing! I was really impressed with the service and we got lots of small portions which was great. I really want to go back..."

Rebecca Webb

"Came here for a business lunch and was blown away by how good everything was! The staff were great and service was impeccable and the food was bloody..."

Captain Underpants

"Nestled between Ostro and Fukuko, Ebisu is one of the exquisite fine dining restaurants in Britomart. Ebisu is a contemporary Japanese restaurant,..."

Sophia

"Excellent spot for a first date - spotless service, great food and generally an immaculate establishment. Everything is very well executed and there..."

Gentlepig

"The best Japanese Restaurant I have ever been to.The ambiance, the service, the food and the presentation are all excellent. I order the..."

Gianina Castro

"TOP 10 PICK - This super slick restaurant is one of my favs. The soft shelled crab is to die for! The seared beef and tuna tataki are my all time..."

House Of Eats

"I always go to Ebisu when in Auckland. Even if just for nibbles. I love the freshness of the food. I have NEVER been disappointed. The plum wine here..."

Epicurious Nomad

"We came here on New Year's Eve and even though it was so busy the service was still up to standard. The kingfish sashimi was amazing. The..."

Aniva Huang

"Dined her on a Monday, first time here the food was fantastic flavours were so very well out together - service was really good humorous light easy..."

Darryn Bell

"We visited with a big group. Food is really nice and very well presented. Most amezing lamb I ever had with wonderful asian flavours. Wonderful food..."

Rohan

"Saturday evening: The plan had been for the three of us to turn up early and go to the unbookable Depot. Unfortunately we were detained by a crayfish..."

Duncan Galletly

"Dinner on a Friday night .Started with snapper and hamachi sashimiIt was amazing - I enjoyed the snapper the most , and was beautifully..."

Ariane Nuttall

"Great authentic Japanese food great service choose the sake with your meal ask the sake waiter, he is superb. What we do here is ask the waiters to..."

Andy Thomson

"My family of four including myself came here on a Saturday night at around 7pm ( yes i know, peak hour) and unfortunately, due to the inability to..."

Kellie Lee

"Their sashimi and sushi platter are awesome, i have been their a few times, soft shell crab are really tasty. This is a high cost japanese restaurant..."

申小迪

"Manage to get in here on a Friday night early. Well worth it didn't have much time so was only able to order mains, Italian waitor was rather pushy..."

Paris

"Such amazing food every time!! The duck spring rolls and prawn dumplings were amazing! I've not yet had a bad food experience at Ebisu!! Such fresh..."

JoJo

"We decided last minute to come here and eat on a Saturday night. Thought we would try to make last minute reservations cause we knew itl be busy...."

Iamcii

"Beautiful presentation. Beautiful taste. Beautiful service. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The food is so pure and absolutely refreshing! I love..."

Tami T

"First time we went here, it was a Friday night and it was fully booked. So unfortunately, we could not experience Ebisu that night.Some..."

Where.iate

"Came here with my Gf for our anniversary We got warmly welcomed and escorted to our table Staff was friendly Food was nice..."

PiggyBear

"Everything is able to be shared so dining with around 4 people will allow you try many dishes. The menu is expected but some dishes are very..."

Rachel

"The best Japanese restaurant in town. Good Japanese food but very pricey. The soft shell crab was stunning. I had it as part of the Tasting Menu..."

Jeremy W

"Great dining experience, helped immensely by the friendly and extremely knowledgeable maitre'de Wayne. He wasn't afraid to steer us towards or away..."

Chris Wallace

"I've only been here for lunch but they do a superb lunch bento box. I rarely take notice and comment on rice but it was cooked to perfection. The..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Dinner here is great, cocktails, entree's, mains and dessert's for 6 worked out about $80 a head. Delish Jasmine Cocktail n Vanilla Butter Espresso..."

Grace N Latoa

"Had the pleasure of dining at Ebisu when my parents were in town a while back. I am a big fan of sushi (proper sushi), and in terms of what you will..."

Jason

"Visited this place on a Tuesday in July! No booking but it was not a problem! Seated promptly and menus were handed out. Orders taken promptly and..."

Charissa

"This place is amazing, fantastic food, service and atmosphere. If you're looking for a bit of a splurge I highly recommend...."

J.T547

"This is how you do Japanese food! Ebisu is a top place to eat at! I was nervous to try here as originally I thought it looked pretentious and suited..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Lovely Japanese food, lovely service, lovely atmosphere/decour, though a little bit decadent for Japanese. All the dishes I tried were yum -..."

Monica

"Great Japanese food. We eat out a lot and can usually judge with accuracy the food is any good or not. The service was just ok and could be better...."

Vang Ly

"My best friend had her 25th birthday dinner at Ebisu during the weekend for which I had bought along a cake for after dinner. Getting to the..."

Claire Harvey

"We dined at Ebisu on a busy Wednesday night and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our visit - service, food and atmosphere.The standout of..."

Holly

"If you are a not Japanese and like to go out and party on Friday evenings, you will love this place.Fusion of Euro and..."

Tony Ma

"This place is one of our favourite restaurants! We went again last night and place was buzzing so made a booking and had a wine in their back bar and..."

Garyn Hayes

"This was a seriously good meal. The dining room is very cool but inviting, the service good not outstanding. But the food was off the chart. We..."

Gus

"This is definitely my favourite Japanese place in Auckland. Have been here on numerous occasions with different people and the food has been..."

Cathy Lam

"Yea was quite loud but this place is like amazing I got a yellowfin tuna salad the sauce used was bloody AMAZING I mainly wanted to drink hence the..."

Thai Qn

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Food & service are outstanding and has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend dining here. The..."

Frank White

"We are very lucky that where we live in Sydney has arguably the best sushi bar in that city. In Ebisu, in Auckland, I feel we found the equivalent,..."

Jennifer Thompson

"The food is no doubt good and this is reflected in the prices paid for each dish however some were a bit overpriced but I guess it is what is..."

Jay

"Went with work for Christmas party. The food is so tasty and it has great fit out as you would you expect for a top end restaurant. I am just happy..."

Kate

"I took my partner here for their birthday and it was a good choice. Great friendly service and always delicious food. The birthday cake was put onto..."

Josie B

"Three visits to Ebisu and I am constantly impressed. First of all, the service is fantastic - we are always well looked after, the waiters attentive,..."

Ben Sheehan

"Food exquiste and the waiter was amazing his knowlege of the food and wine list was the best we had encountered as we have travelled to many..."

Margaret

"The free bar snacks sold me on this place; OMG - Wasabi Tempura Nori?!?! Amazing! Asked for 2 helpings which was met with no hesitation (I know I was..."

Alex Young

"With a low-key entrance and minimalistic décor Ebisu is all class. The Ebisu no Osashimi, a modern sashimi platter was certainly the highlight of..."

Alice Pan

"Fantastic food & excellent service but due to all the hard surfaces is quite..."

Gael Orr

"Delicious soft shell crab.. lovely hot sake and a pleasantly buzzing..."

M

"Nom nom nom. I've been to most Japanese restaurants and I rate this one one of Auckland's best. Good for a date or a fancy occasion; not..."

Claire

"Went last night, outstanding food from beginning to end, the only slightly off dish was the soft shell crab, it was a little greasy. Sahsimi was..."

Deborah Gallop

"Ended up here with friends one night. We were at a charity event fund raising for cancer kids so had a set menu. Lack of choice was no bad thing. Had..."

Richard Sharpe

"Went to Ebisu on Saturday night, loved it. Its a large area that was almost full by 7pm - great service and fantastic food. Loved the scotch fillet..."

Lou

"Simply put. Amazing food, nice atmosphere expensive price..."

Kevin Kantono

"2013 has been a great year, so we decided to end our year with a BANG by celebrating New Years Eve with a degustation at Ebisu.Our meal..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"If there is one thing Ebisu does exceptionally well, it is presentation. The restaurant is elegant and sophisticated, and the dishes are presented..."

Danny

"This contemporary, fusion japanese restaurant is awesome! I really enjoyed their different and interesting take on Japanese cuisine. With a variety..."

Chai Ang

"Very classy resturant, at the heart of Britomart. The sashimi is very fresh and the presentation of food is outstanding - you almost don't want to..."

Kate W

"This was the most amazing dining experience! The food and service was second to none! We had the set menu and it did not disappoint, the flavour..."

Joanne Portela

"Went for restaurant month and was a great way to experience the food Ebisu had to offer for a good deal, although the food from their permanent menu..."

Jina Hong

"Second time at Ebisu, better than my previous experience. The eggplant was divine, and the duck so so soft. Really recommend those dishes. Wasn’t a..."

Hirdesh Nair

"Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. The team are attentive and knowledgeable on both the food and drink menu options, and available to provide..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Had a birthday dinner here. The food was excellent. Miso eggplant and sushimi was beautiful. Baked salmon and beef Takaki was really tasty. The..."

Laurie & Andrea Stephenson

"Awesome experience. Raw foods were fresh, could taste the natural sweetness ; individual dishes were well presented and flavoured just right, could..."

JC

"Amazing food and very well presented. Soft shell crab was the favourite! And dessert was really decandent and not overly sweet. Cocktails we made..."

Queena

"One of the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Nice meals and atmosphere..."

Gabriel Kung

"So good! Omakase sushi, Miso eggplant and Anmitsu dessert were our highlights. Service is great and attentive. Great vibes. They even got out a..."

Rachel Jean Matela

"Awesome food. Friendly staff. We had the vegetarian tasting menu. I was a bit concerned it wouldn't be very filling but I was pretty full by time we..."

Rod K

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"Had breakfast here with my husband.Nice spot busy But we were early enough to easily sit in. Had nice friendly staff,really attentive and..."

Niamh Slattery

"One of my favourite locals for brunch! Atmosphere is wonderful and the space is really enjoyable to be in, even if you are outside. Plenty of seating..."

Feed Me

".📍 L'oeuf Cafe☕ Latte + Long Black🍴Chocolate Coconut Loaf-----------------------------A sweet little cafe in My..."

DearMate

"Good food. Nice coffee. Only slight downside is food came a bit slow but overall quality is..."

Charles Ho

"Lovely staff, excellent coffee! I don’t know why I haven’t been..."

Hannah

"Came here for brunch and we shared the Hunter which is creamy mushrooms with Parmesan, chorizo and we added eggs too. This was delicious and the..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Yummy little café. You’ve of course got to try their signature dish! I came here with my mum for brunch and it was super packed. Thankfully a nice..."

Chan Can Eat

"I’ve been here twice and both times had the geisha bowl with tofu. They’ve put a lot of thought into their dishes, they use quality ingredients..."

Shannon

"Went for lunch around 12.30-1pm and it was busy but there were still a few seats at the cafe. Service was polite and the food was served quickly...."

Riddhi

"There’s nothing i can criticise about this place. 5 stars straight up. Great coffee, friendly team and cozy environment. The Nest is a..."

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"Great food and portion sizes, gets busy but a table in usually always available either inside or out. And the dog friendly environment outside the..."

Kate Lauren

"I loved this place. Really surprised at how amazing everything was in this unpretentious local cafe. Food was tum. Best mushrooms I've had in a..."

I_like_pickles

"Glad we finally came. Every time we drove passed, this place was always packed. Surely it must be more than a cool name. Today the food did the..."

Timer

"This place is so nice. Foods are delicious with pretty presentation. Drinks tasty refresh and yum... Service always polite and friendly. No wonder..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Cannot fault this place at all; food is heavenly, beautifully presented, and coffee perfect every time. The Hunter is definitely a favourite...."

Linda

"Very nice food with large portion, can’t finish all. Asian fusion mixed with Vietnamese flavor. would definitely like to recommend to friends...."

Sky Yang

"Ive always wondered why this restaurant’s always full for brunch.. and ive read reviews and all are good.. finally decided to have brunch at this..."

Celani Atienza

"Good customer service. had the hunter and poke bowl. Hunter tasted amazing but the portion bit too small for brunch. The poke bowl was average. The..."

Aha

"Dropped by for a late brunch.. we ordered some mocha and the poke bowls.. the flavors were good..presentation was so colorful and fancy..not much..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"I came for brunch and the place was packed but service was friendly and on time. My friend ordered the Hunt while I had the Nest and let me tell you..."

Vanessa Gao

"Yummy Poke BowlThis is a great cafe, I can’t believe I’ve never been here before. It was so hard to choose what to get and decided with..."

AK

"I really wanted to have 'NEST' that is the most popular I think.It was amazing more than I expected!!The location is a bit far from the..."

Yuki

"Food was super duper yum! Great taste. Big portions. Would have preferred coffees to come out first rather than the food, however is not too much of..."

Ashleigh Swift

"This place is highly recommended for brunch. The food is beyond delicious. The food has got some tasty flavours that will last on your pallet for..."

Ami Dhabuwala

"Cute little cafe! Great food! Good service! Nice decent plating! Interesting menu options which didn’t disappoint! Would highly recommend to..."

Harry Kumar

"I loved the nest that I ordered. I thought it looks perfectly beautiful. Very delicious and healthy. The banana and black rice is also very tasty and..."

Howie Bai

"Visited for a Friday brunch with a friend. We got their two best-sellers; Nest and Hunter. I was quite skeptical about the salad at first,..."

Oksana Zhang

"A very casual cafe, and clearly the food looks amazing, I just wanted to say, it tasted EVEN BETTER!!Highly recommend - you will not be..."

Carolyn Campbell

"Perfect place for breakfast on a weekend. Can get busier at times so get in early. The nest was a bit salty, but very good.Waffles were super..."

Maz S

"Wow, new favourite cafe. I can't believe it took me this long to come here! The spinach waffles were amazing, the coffee was great and service was..."

Kellie Ngaire

"We went to L’Oeuf to celebrate Mother’s day on a nice and sunny weekend. We each ordered a main brunch dish as well as some cabinet sweets to..."

Annie Ren

"I could write something, but just look at the photo of my food - where else can you find two actual eggs coated in flavor within an edible nest? Top..."

Jay

"Came here for Mother’s Day brunch around 9:30, was told we had to wait 30-40mins but it was only around 10mins! The presentation of their food..."

Cathy Fan

"The good:Great atmosphere and location in Mt Albert where there aren’t many cafes like theirs. The Good Waffle was super tasty and..."

Annaliesa Jeffs

"Such a pretty breakfast! I ordered the nest which was not only delicious but also had so much love for detail. Coffee was really good as..."

Auckland Foodie

"I love their creative designs for dishes,especially the initial Nest idea. I wonder how they could make a half raw egg with crispy outsider. Lovely..."

Yafenxu123

"Stumbled across this place while in The area and saw the good reviews so decided to give it a go. It definitely deserves the good reviews!Was..."

Bella Qian

"A surprising place to find in Mt Albert. Beautiful decor and tasty well presented food.The menu is small, probably less than 10 options,..."

Diogo Reck

"Very busy cafe, does not take reservations. Many off street parking. Staff was friendly and professional. Food was well presented and unique. Tasted..."

SMINT400

"Scrumptious and beautifully presented meals, unexpected from this simple looking cafe. The portion was bigger than many other brunch places in the..."

Tashee

"If you’re looking for a cafe with a difference, this is it!From the Chinoiserie team, L’oeuf provides the area with a next-level alternative..."

Dale Spencer

"y'alllll it's no lie that i've been champing at the bit for these biddy's to officially re-open.....and boiiii was it worth the wait!! this place has..."

T

"The coffee is great, the chai is even better and the coconut plum cake is rather delicious. I haven’t tried any of their art-on-a-plate signature..."

Malika Kanjee

"One of the best brunch spots in the area. Been there twice and had the hunter and bahn mi - absolute treat for the taste buds! coffee is real good..."

Anna Griffin

"Came here for lunch with a friend around 12pm. The place was already packed and thankfully there was 1 table left. We got The Hunter and..."

Jason Zhang

"Really good venue and good, easy to find parking around the area as well! The Banh Mi was absolutely beautiful and dairy free too. Soba noodles were..."

Dini

"Awesome food & great service in a casual neighbourhood atmosphere. The chef was willing to hard-boil the advertised soft-boiled eggs for this fussy..."

Glenda Koefoed

"Nice coffee here, very beautiful latte art. Nice service, nice people. But it will be even nicer if there are more choices for cabinet food and..."

Kyleejohnson

"Great food and service! I got the banh mi... It came out amazing! The chicken is really tasty and has a great sauce... Great combo with all the..."

Vanessa

"Came here for brunch expecting to have to wait for a table and for food but the service was outstandingly fast. Really efficient and friendly, we..."

Stacey

"We didn't know what to expect, the menu was so different to anywhere we had been.Run with It, take a chance and explore something new from here..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Just had a lunch here based on a recommendation and I can truthfully say that it was the best Cafe meal I have in NZ. At $18, 'The Hunter' Portobello..."

Sam John

"Service was fast and no frills. The staff were very efficient given there were quite a few guests and tables and only 2 front of house I..."

Rina

"If you want fast service, yummy food and value for your money .. head on down to this cute cafe for brunch or afternoon tea.... My personal..."

Pinny Quinlan

"Brunch standard. Doesn't that nest just bring everyone to this spot, and for good reason it's the damn cat's pyjamas. I appreciate this place for..."

N.S

"If you would like value for your money? This cafe is for you. In the photo below is "The hunter". It was so filling. It lasted me about 3 meals..."

Indigo Sagala

"First time here ordered the Banh Mi Chicken and tofu. The tofu sauce was good but not the chicken sauce little heavy hand on the salt. .over..."

Susie Lim

"I've been to this place quite a few times now, mostly for brunch. It's really nice to find a good brunch place outside Auckland city area...."

Yuko Saito

"We came here for breakfast... nice cafe.. good service. The menu selection is different but appealing. We ordered The Hunter with bacon which..."

Donna&Shane

"Yummy...... I go here for my weekday lunch. Allways friendly service.Meals come out fast and portion size is huge the sober noodles are a must try..."

Kylee Smith

"The chorizo muffin is delish... service there is top notch- alwayS friendly and love they always know what we want - she always take time for chit..."

Agnes Faga

"L'oeuf is hands down my favourite cafe for breakfast. Im utterly obsessed with 'the nest' - I would have this everyday for breakfast if I could...."

Whitney-Dee Bawden

"Tried must try dish with a bit black pudding . Too much feta making it too salty. Other than that was good. Coffee a little bit running milky but..."

Winni Wu

"Arrived on a Sunday around lunch time and it was packed which is usually a good sign. We were greeted by friendly staff and ordered our meals...."

Yui Chen

"Wow. Best cafe/restaurant in Auckland. Every time I've been here and tried something new I've been astounded to find it better than the previous menu..."

Mark Priscott

"Amazing coffee and a good selection of menu/cabinet food. Staff are super cool and attentive and dog friendly. Only problem is finding a park...."

Ashleigh Rogers

"Love L'oeuf. There are so many awesome things to choose from on the menu. The ban Mits are frigging delicious. It's super cute the food is amazing...."

Oones Connor

"Been here on a Sunday for brunch. Good atmosphere , lively inside , many tables on the outside which is next to the road but plenty of sunshine. Very..."

Tw393

"L’oeuf has been on the to do list for months now and finally, we visited for lunch in the weekend. After many reviews and posts about the ‘must..."

HJ

"The place was pretty much laid back and the staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered The Nest with bacon and avocado. It was beautifully..."

Carla

"I often come here to have the Cambodian -amazing black rice pudding with a slightly salty coconut milk and garnished with lychees and beautiful..."

HayShanna

"Finally made it out here and it was so worth it! The decor is so sweet and cosy, even though it was super busy. The staff are lovely and welcoming,..."

Kate Key

"Went for brunch today and this would be like my 6th time here now so could eaily say I've become somewhat of a regular here. Not once had this place..."

Joseph Taleni

"Just a damn great time. You should go along and enjoy a tasty meal beautifully presented. Will definitely be back!I had a black rice bowl..."

Steph

"First time here and came highly recommended by a friend who visits often. Wow this is a little gem with a big hearty Asian fusion menu that really..."

Stephen French

"L’Oeuf is always our first pick when we’re looking for a good time in the Mt Albert area. This sunny noon we were joined by some members of the..."

Husk Creative

"Honestly so sad I haven't come here sooner cause I live just up the road. And to only come here for cawfe and cake and not an actual meal 😩 oh..."

Ghost Reviewer

"try this place in the morning, my mom order the bahn mi and i order the nest, it really good food, try a little bit of the bahn mi and they are..."

Anthony Santoso

"Awesome😎 Visited this cafe for the first time due to reviews. From the moment you step in - friendly service without trying hard. My partner..."

Barb&Ted

"Highly recommend this cafe. Also in love with the bao place that opens in the afternoon next door when this place closes. If you are sick of..."

Ethan Liaw

"Yummy yummy yummy. I came with my bestie for lunch and coffee. As soon as we got there, we were served quickly. We ordered and the food was out in..."

Lisa Pearson

"Went here for brunch after a brisk morning walk up to the Owairaka domain. Beautiful food as you can see in the photos. The ice coffee here is a..."

Teri Ko

"I totally get why this place is on the map! The Nest was a must try and it didn't disappoint at all. Soft boiled egg and the crust is a match made in..."

Sungsam7

"Fresh ingredients, wholesome food that tastes great. The nest is of course a favourite! You can't really go past those sunflower seed crusted eggs..."

Eden Wood

"Came here spontaneously with a friend on a Saturday around 2:30pm and it was very quiet. They took our drinks order quickly and took the food order..."

Emma W

"I really wanted to try The Nest, but it had been sold out by the time I arrived around 1! Gotta go earlier next time haha. I ended up getting The..."

Daisy Hsu

"Love the decor and the vibe of this place, in suburbia. It is quite spacious but could get busy indeed. Nice covered outdoor area for a good day...."

ShoRt

"Beautiful staff, great coffee and amazing food!!! I had the Hunter, perfectly cooked portobello mushrooms cooked in balsamic and truffle oil,..."

Kat

"The interior is amazing! I only had a drink, loose leaved green tea, but was brought out fast and tasted delicious. Was a good size and was presented..."

Georgia Vossen

"I had been past L'ouef many times & even been next door to Chinoiserie, but finally had time to stop in for brunch. I'd heard many good things about..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"We came for coffee and cake - both were very good. The bronuts are delish, filled with caramel sauce! The service was excellent, and the tables..."

S B

"We had brunch at L'oeuf with a friend and he was the one who picked the place as I never heard of it before, what a good surprise!The Banh Mi..."

Estelle.verani

"Made a special trip out to L'eouf a couple of weeks ago. Of course, we had the nest. It was not only pretty but oh so good as well. Coffee was..."

Confessions Of A Foodaholic

"I was genuinely so so excited for this place and I was kind of let down when I finally got the chance to try it! The service was OK 😐 our table..."

Monique Porteous

"I visited last year and parking up on an average Auckland street, I wondered where my friends were taking me. The place was packed! The coffee was..."

Michal Rebecca

"Found this gem in Central Auckland which is a perfect spot for brekkie. Ordered the iced chocolate which was perfect. The Banh Mi..."

Karl Evangelista

"We had to try L'oeuf after seeing their awesome The nest dish floating around on social media. As with all cafe that has built up quite a..."

Cindy Wu

"This place is a GEM ❤️❤️ I love everything here 😋 The food is not only visually stunning but also tastes incredible. The staff is friendly..."

Linh 💛

"Cute little fusion cafe in the neighbourhood :) the food were really unique and well presented! Good if you like to try something new. I really like..."

Mihimaru Zoie

"I absolutely adore this place! Recommended to me by a colleague who lives in the area we drove from Howick and Kumeu (as it was sort of in the..."

Nikki Lockwood

"Pretty nice place, lots of native ferns on display. A place for hipsters and families. A twist on your favourite breakfasts that's worth a try. My..."

B D H

"This is my go-to place when I don't want to be let down. If you want great food, spot on coffee, and amazing customer service this is where you want..."

Anna Barlow

"Always a top notch experience. The menu has remained fairly stable over the years, and with great reason - every item is a stunner. I have slowly..."

Jon Turner

"We went there to try the famous 'the nest' salad! Omg... it looked too beautiful to eat but the flavour of the dish can't keep up the quality of its..."

Zzucchiniiiy

"Tried this cafe on my girl friend's recommendation. It's quite busy, which is a good sign. The customer service were good. I tried the nest, which..."

James

"I have been here twice now and both times have been great. There is no doubt about what is the thing to try on this menu. Its the hunter and is..."

Natalie Janet

"In a nutshell.. Soo yum!!! I love that this amazing little cafe is placed a little off the "foodie" beaten track, and nestled in Mt Albert. Decorated..."

L.E.N.S

"Cannot fault this place. Loved everything. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Coffee was great. Food was incredible. So cool to be able to go..."

Michele

"Some yum, different options from your usual Auckland cafe here. We went for lunch, boyfriend had The Nest (his review: Tasty, esp. the eggs, good..."

Bizcochito

"Jungle vibe meets incredible breakfast cuisine. I can confirm the hunter is one of the best mushroom centric brunch dishes I've ever had. Sweet..."

David Palfreyman

"Food that's as good as it looks! Perfect portion size and the salad went surprisingly well with the crumbed eggs. The nest was the best part of it,..."

G

"Visited L'oeuf for a casual midweek lunch with the girlfriend. We had some delightful drinks and two mouthwatering meals for $50. The Hunter & The..."

Emeka-san

"Such a cool vibe! With really good flavoursome foods!!! My favorite is the nutty granola and poached fruit for a sweet brekkie... Or try 'The Geisha'..."

Kate Hill

"I came to L'oeuf for lunch with my dad. I had read heaps of reviews and had seen many photos about this cute little cafe so it was something I wanted..."

Jaya Soma

"The interior of L'oeuf is really cute and there is good outdoor seating options as well under cute parasols. I ordered the nest with a side of bacon..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"A hidden gem! Love this place. Been here quite a few times. Love the decor with lots of greenery and flowers around. 'The geisha' is definitely my..."

I Love Food

"Very quick friendly service makes this alternative cafe very welcoming. The food choices are unusual acclectic. I ordered the geisha which came out..."

Sam

"Lovely cafe located not in a typical area. All the food is divine it was hard to choose!! Coffee is fabulous too. Great wait staff, will be..."

Foodie101

"A little French makes everything better. Just ask trendy neighborhood cafe L'oeuf; French for egg. The menu is anything but boring with inspirations..."

Monica

"Never disappointed with their dishes - taste and presentation on point. Beautiful plating to match its description in the menu (the nest, and a..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Really lovely little cafe in Mount Albert. I had the nest - was absolutely delicious and also looked amazing. The crusted eggs were cooked perfectly..."

Charlene Weaver

"Really great service. Very lively cafe and all seats were filled by 8:30am due to Father's Day. Food was fabulous and full of flavour. Defo go..."

Caro

"Heard plenty about this place...have been meaning to try it for ages, but it has always been jam-packed whenever I've gone past. So I got..."

Paul Evans

"My husband had the hunter. With the truffle oil. It was magnificent. Please don't go through life without trying this cafe out. The nest is beautiful..."

Miss2thfairy

"The food here is absolutely delicious. Fantastic service too. Have been two weekends in a row now.. will be making regular visits from now..."

Sian Wichman

"We were looking for new places to go for brunch, and stumbled upon this one while doing a quick online search for good spots. The interior is homely..."

Helena Chen

"It was my second time visiting this cool cafe. I had Nest earlier and it was amazing.So I brough my partner to try Hunter and Norseman and those..."

Jessie Choelim

"We ordered Hunter and Norseman and both dishes looked great. In fact, the menu was very interesting. My partner and I are excited to come back..."

Nick McCarthy

"Ever since seeing the beautiful egg nest I wanted to try L'oeuf. It didn't disappoint! The nest was delicious, with the filo ending up spread around..."

Jasmine

"Time and date: weekend brunchesFood and beverages ordered: soldier, the peasant, bah mih, the hunter, the nest, mango lassi and long..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"I'm a big fan of L'oeuf ever since it opened. This cafe is a little beauty in town. Coffee is Amazing! I love 'soy latte' here. It's the Best in the..."

Young Jin Choi

"A refreshing, unexpectedly posh cafe in Mt. Albert. The menu is creative both in name and ingredients. The egg nest dish looked amazing but..."

Biohazard

"We were here today, ordered Nest and Hunter....and 2 coffees..... extra bacon and egg ....found it a bit overpriced ...decor is great and parking can..."

I Am Hungry

"Beautiful artworks of meals here!Our waitress was friendly and helpful. We were seated outside on a Sunday for brunch. It was perfect as..."

Where.iate

"This is the place to go to when '50 Shades of Eggs Benedict' just doesn't cut it. There are delectable options on the menu, my favourite being the..."

Sue

"After some delicious yet different kind of brunch that is not like your usual bacon and eggs etc? why not give L'eouf a try. Serving a selection..."

Rosemary Young

"Everything was beautiful! Presentation is everything when it comes to this place! Came here with my partner and our dogs for brunch, got an..."

Winnie Luo

"The salad was nicely dressed, I particularly enjoyed the bits of feta scattered throughout; this complimented the bit of beetroot purée underneath..."

Chrissy Low

"Been meaning to try this place out for a long while now! Had the geisha which was a delicious soba noodle dish & a Lemmy lemonade, which I'm always..."

Tania Li

"I had the Geisha, which I thought was average at first but I noticed I get cravings for it after I left the place! Was very filling and worth the..."

Irada Salam

"Had great lunch here with my friends . The coffe is awesome. In love with the pull fish dish and the Hunter dish is look so pretty. We will come..."

MM Ng

"The food is fantastic. Always unique and innovative.I had 'the Cambodian' and tried the Hunter and nestAll are top notch.I..."

Whiskyncigars

"OMG, L'oeuf!! All the dishes are way too pretty to eat. I had The Nest and The Cambodian. Presentation for each dishes are impressive. The flavour is..."

HappyTummiez

"Running #brunchclub you could say that I'm a professional bruncher. I've been to a ridiculous number of cafes, tried an innumerous count of big..."

Madicattt

"This little cafe has been sitting on my little food bucket list for over a year and a half after hearing the great reviews about the food (..."

Kellie Lee

"Fabulous place to munch. We've been here several times for breakfast and it's always tip top and, er, busy. But what's in a 5 minute wait if it's..."

Don Allerston

"Always consistently good service & food... Free parking so better than city dining... I always get “THE GEISHA” : a Japanese inspired dish (so if..."

Manda Little

"I went there on a weekend and it was packed! No doubt there menu is special. I've tried the Russians with a side of black pudding. I like..."

Angela Reys

"We have recently moved to the area and made this our new local. The service is great and staff are always accommodating, the food is both beautifully..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Great place but no big breakfast so that stops my partner wanting to come back with sadly well you could make one up from sides but would cost way..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"I had heard many good reviews about this cafe, but to be honest, I was slightly disappointed. Ordered The Nest and The Hunter. Definitely too much of..."

Heidi

"Amazing food! Can't believe how quickly the food came out on a busy Saturday morning, thoroughly impressed. Great to have something a little..."

James Firman

"Drove past this beauty many times... Hoping to find time to sit and enjoy what this service can offer. Obviously checked out the reviews beforehand..."

Sharine Cameron

"I'd heard a lot of good things about this place before I went. The bar had been set high and my expectations were definitely met!I went with a..."

Table For One

"Gosh I can't stop raving about this café. A group of girlfriends and I came for breakfast on Saturday for my birthday breakfast. We received..."

Rebben

"Brunch w. my wife, we had our usual trim flat whites, I had the The Architect, free ranged poached eggs with extra sides and my wife ordered The..."

Vitale Eti

"The food is beautiful for the camera and rather average for the taste buds. This is a very popular neighbourhood cafe and hence is very loud,..."

Lucia Zhang

"Came here this morning after having a craving for something different for our weekend family brunch- was impressed as long as there is something with..."

Chloe-Mae

"I took my sister to the jewel in Mt Albert's cafe scene and was not disappointed! The decor was retro inspired without being too kitsch and I fell in..."

Andrew @anjeats

"This place has been on my dining wishlist for a while, ever since I came across photos of the artistic dishes on Zomato and Instagram. My friends and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Came here on a Thursday late morning after wanting to try it for ages. I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered The Nest and The Hunter.The..."

Miss Kiki

"Coffee was great, atmosphere wonderful and the food was delish! Service was super quick and friendly! This place would even put a smile on my grumpy..."

Brooke Knightbridge

"The cafe whose name I can never correctly pronounce.When I first heard that the vacant shops in Owairaka had finally been bought, after..."

Sarah Yzendoorn

"This place was everything it promises. Good simple foods with a twist. Big portions. Good coffee & drinks. And friendly staff. We ordered..."

Iamcii

"The coffee is good and the service as to be expected. Cakes delicious. Chilli savoury muffins to die for. My only critique would be to stop..."

Rebecca Hick

"Amazing food presentation and lovely staff . The nest is a winner All my friends take photos Of their meals, A cut above your average cafe, at..."

Cheryl Welsh

"I had read some reviews for this place but didn't know where it was until one day I was driving and turned my head and lo and behold there is was!..."

Linny

"We went along to L'oeuf one weekend with some friends for brunch and we were not disappointed. It was a sunny day and I was glad we got a table..."

Rice & Kai

"Good food. Great service. Nice twist to standard cafe food. Will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu! Great place for a weekend..."

Angela Trigg

"Scale wise these guys are above it. Fantastic and better than expectations. I has this cool nest eggs thing with bacon. What an amazing..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Such nice coffee, and food, and ermagurd those sticky donut things ლ(´ڡ`ლ) truly a "gem" in the "crown" of Mt Albert. I really liked the..."

Rose

"I went here on a whim because everyone was saying great things. And it idid not disappoint. The Iced Coffees came out in jars (which is now a fairly..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"The space of L’oeuf is beautiful. It’s uncluttered, it’s relaxing – adorned with cascading plants on tables and shelves. There’s the..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Moving to a new suburb of Auckland is a fantastic excuse to explore new eateries and coincidentally, L'ouef is fairly close to my new..."

Amy Webb

"Recently visited this place and yes totally agree with rating well deserving ! Its unique menu and presentation is pleasing and taste is good! Love..."

Charissa

"This place is really busy and so it should be. The food is fantastic and after having 'The Russian' I can't wait to head back to try other dishes on..."

David Boshier

"Been there twice. First time I tried the nest and it was amazing! Second time I got the dish with black ride and coconut milk - best to share it as..."

Bettina Tran

"I went here for lunch today and ordered the granola. It was really nice, the muesli is delicious with the date purée and pear but the lemon yogurt..."

Tessa Hall

"A good day started with a good meal. We live in the block but never noticed this lovely spot. Advised by zomato we came to L'oeuf.We..."

Michelle Dai

"I had been wanting to try this place for a while as I live locally. The coffee, food and service was excellent. I had the banh mi which was delicious..."

T Pritchard

"Outstanding in every way. A gorgeous space, with delightful staff and a refreshingly different approach to food. We had excellent coffee, tea,..."

Jane Sewell

"I can't get over how lovely this place was. The staff were super friendly and the food as refreshingly different from conventional cafes. I got the..."

Matthew Wallis

"Lovely service, lovely tasty food, something different than the usual stuff you get at most places. Very well presented, and size of portions just..."

Annette Church

"I've been here for both brunch and take away coffees. Superb every time. Coffee is lovely, and nice and strong. Have tried the Balinese sticky black..."

Lara Wills

"I don't want to sound over enthusiastic but I am still saying "omg mmmmm" 40 minutes after I left this place for lunch. The food is so delicious and..."

Paula

"Went for brunch yesterday and loved it. Great food, coffee, lovely interior and service. Will be back when in Auckland. I had the eggs in a nest and..."

Katy Turner

"Was taken to L’oeuf by my daughter whilst visiting Auckland. It was a most pleasant place to eat lunch.The menu is so beautifully presented -..."

Raewyn Shand

"Just had the best lunch I have had in a long time. Was called The Nest, amazing textures, flavours and very fresh. My friend had the poached eggs,..."

Joni Benton

"Had a coffee + cake during our Sat walk. Coffee nice and strong, had the pear cake with cardamom, divine.For once, a menu without the..."

Jen Wallis

"Bringing Melbournian cuisine to Auckland. After a 15 minute wait we got to our table and looked at a strangely familiar menu. The diverse..."

Lisa Edgar

"I ordered The Nest, which was a beautiful piece of art on a plate. It looked simple yet so complex. I found this dish to be near faultless. The..."

Heartshrooms

"I went to L’oeuf for the first time earlier this week to meet a friend for coffee (coffee was superb, we had 2 x each, I was zinging) – anyway, I..."

Jenna Wee

"I was looking for a new place to go for Brunch and found L'oeuf. This cafe opened recently in Mt Albert and has a nice light indoor area as well as..."

Rebecca Smith

"Lovely local cafe. Tried it first time with friends and has a lovely lunch. I had the tonkatsu plate which was really filling and delicious. The..."

Ilona Le Gros

"A nice, busy Sunday morning where it was nice to sit outside. Staff were lovely and friendly even though they were busy. My coffee looked almost too..."

Emily Chambers

"Wow wow wow!! We had the "nest" and the big breakfast and were blown away. Gorgeous presentation and unexpected, delightful flavors. An interesting..."

lily kemp

"Sat outside and the staff wound down the wind shades to make us warm. Swift service and great food. A relaxed place to have Coffees and Teas with..."

Tony Miller

"A special Cafe that we dated for the first time six months ago, and yesterday we went there again😘 The food is delicious and beautifully presented..."

Yuan Z

"I love this place, small and well run. Everything on the menu has a point of difference from anywhere else. That you want to try everything. The..."

Delwyn Cann

"A nice cafe in Owairaka area. Coffees are nice. Tried a salmon Geisha which is a salad bowl. The dressing was very tasty like Japanese soy sesame..."

A K

"19/02/2022 As usual, a 5 star lunch, was fortunate to be able to make a booking since I was taking my parents with me. Pho, chicken waffles,..."

John

"This place is a classic. Glad to see it’s improved a lot in the last year. I ordered two coffees because the first one was so good. The chicken..."

Jen Martinez

"A peaceful and humble atmosphere with beautiful service. Amazing team and always greeted with a smile. Definitely a Cafe worth visiting if you're..."

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