Bar Magda

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1. Jacob Turnbull ★★★★★

   One of the best food experiences in Auckland. We went for the $85 trust the chef menu which was the perfect way to sample the unique flavours Bar Magda has to offer. I was really impressed with all the dishes we had and it was awesome value. The steak was melt in your mouth with a tonne of spring onion in an addictive soy based sauce. Really enjoyed the slightly sweet venison tartare which had plum it it. The cheese spread reminded me of Obatzda from Germany, so yum. Value wise I think its very good for the quality you get. There is a $65 set menu option aswell.

   almost 4 months ago
2. Tiffany Ann Cabañog ★★★★★

   We had a sumptuous dinner at Bar Magda. The food and drinks were great. The atmosphere is very relaxed. Definitely a go to restaurant bar at Auckland.

   almost 5 months ago
3. A Coppens ★★★★★

   See photos. We arrived early, don’t be put off by the downstairs night club vibe. Not my go to cuisine, but it could be now. Staff are great, discrete service, but always available. Thursday night was under half full, but on a busy night the place would humm. Worked for my hearing aids!

   almost 6 months ago

1. Alex Cheah ★★★★★

   For my husband and I, as NZ Born South East Asians, it wasnt just a meal, it was like experiencing our heritage and identity thru food. My husband is a huge chatty foodie, plus he's only in recent years started to embrace his South East asian identity... He enjoyed speaking with Carlo about food, history and flavours. We could tell Carlo is extremely passionate about what he does and we found it very inspiring. My self too, I'm not much of a foodie, but I can attest every dish we had that night felt like familiarity... it was a really eye opening experience to 2 people who grew up in NZ without that connection to our parents' countries. I know for some it was just a restaurant, but for us, the ingredients, history and passion touched us personally. We will be sure to come back often and bring friends and family to experience Bar Magda and Carlo's wonderful food and hospitality again!

   almost 6 months ago
2. Michele Wong ★★★★☆

   Great drinks menu - a lot of the cocktails look really interesting but we opted for wine in the end. Service was excellent. The food was ok - there were some nice dishes but the drinks and service were the highlights for us

   almost 8 months ago
3. Teo Punzalan ★★★★★

   Had the opportunity to dine at Bar Magda to treat a dear friend to celebrate her birthday. We really enjoyed our dinner especially the cheese pimiento and kilawin which brought back some childhood memories in Manila. My friend who is non-Filipino, has only been exposed to Philippine cuisine by way of my cooking lumpia and adobo, found Bar Magda’s flavours very different, new and refreshing! I couldn’t agree more. So to everyone who is missing Filipino food and to those who are looking for something different do visit Bar Magda!

   almost 2 years ago

1. Butch Jaca Rafols ★★★★☆

   Checked out the infamous K Road first as we arrived bit early. Reserved seats was near the end was cosy. Ordered drinks first and entrée. It took a while for it to be served including the mains but it was worth the wait. A fusion of NZ and Filipino taste and we enjoyed it a lot.

   almost 2 years ago
2. AG Fernando ★★★★★

   2nd time dining at Bar Magda and another excellent meal. It’s an unassuming entrance in Cross St but just look for the little lit up Magda sign by a wooden doorway. Love the moody atmosphere. There are a few seating areas either end of the kitchen and bar but the kitchen counter seating is also a great experience to watch the chefs in action. The food is always excellent and unlike anything you can get in Auckland. Chef Carlo and team whips up modern takes on Filipino food especially highlighting flavours from Mindanao. Every dish we got was amazing in flavour and looked beautiful too. Highlights were the Magda salad which is one of the best we’ve ever had and the Lamb Ribs are always a classic. It’s great that they constantly have new menu items and cocktails which make repeat visits interesting. Love that Chef Carlo also takes his time to explain the story of each dish which makes the dining experience much more personal and interesting. Great work as always!

   almost 2 years ago
3. Egor Petrov ★★★★★

   Amaaaazing! We need more Bar Magda’s in Auckland and NZ in general. The food is so delicious but simple, celebrating the ingredients with a Philippino twist. Naturally the food is meat heavy but they do it so well and there’s a range of options if you’re not a big meat eater. The drinks are modern and fun. And the interior is cosy, inviting and stylish. Go here if you haven’t been already!

   almost 2 years ago

1. Rc Bacit ★★★★★

   What an experience. My wife and I had a great time. The ambiance was great, the staff looked after us, the drinks were unique and the food was delicious. The staff were great explaining the drink menu and we explained what we wanted to them and they were able to recommend some to us. The waiter explain every plate of food that was bought to us and the story behind them. We then found out later on that it was actually Chef Carlo who did this to every dish served to us! Thank you for the amazing night team. We will definitely be back for more.

   almost 3 years ago

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