Food was tasty and came out quickly. Friendly staff and a lively, loud atmosphere—good if you enjoy a bustling vibe.
We came here for my birthday, and we all had a fantastic meal! The service was fast and very friendly, and the food and drinks came out very quickly. It was very easy to order from the table using their online tab. The food blew us away, and was a refreshing twist on Korean classics. Our favourites were the soft and juicy yet crisp pork belly, the crispy eggplant which tasted like Korean fried 양념 (sweet and spicy) chicken, and the similarly crispy and juicy Nomnom chicken. We finished with the Gaja Ddukbokki which brought back lots of fond memories of eating delicious street food in Korea. We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends and family!
On the more expensive end but very good quality of food and friendly staff that catered to our staff lunch chaos. Recommend the prawn toast, ribs and pork belly. They sold out of white rice but would recommend having the pork belly with white rice if you have the chance.
Wonderful service - the staff were kind and efficient, and the food came out very efficiently. The entrees were amazing - we got the bulgogi taco, menbosha (prawn toast), oi cucumber (cucumber salad) and the crispy eggplant. Definitely recommend the menbosha and crispy eggplant! We also got the gochu ika (sashimi) which was really fresh, kimchi fried rice (was alright), and the ssiba chicken. The chicken was nice and tender but a bit too spicy for me - although it might hit the spot for spicy food lovers. Went with a friend using First Table discount at 5.30pm - not too busy. Some menu items were excluded from the deal, but if we were to go again, I would definitely try the K-steak and chips. A table beside us got it and it looked and smelled amazing.
We recently visited Gaja Korean Restaurant for the first time, and we were thoroughly impressed! The food was absolutely delicious, and the quality was top-notch. The flavors were authentic and satisfying, making it clear that they take pride in their dishes. The service was exceptional. The staff was not only polite but also very accommodating, always attentive to our needs and ensuring we felt well taken care of throughout our meal. As a fan of Korean cuisine, my wife was especially delighted, as it's her comfort food. She was thoroughly satisfied with her meal, and we both agreed that we'll definitely be coming back for more. Overall, a fantastic experience that we highly recommend. We’ll definitely be returning soon!
Loved this place! I think the price is reasonable for the flavor and portions you get. We came around 8pm so quite late for dinner and we were super hungry and they did not dissappoint. Looking forward to dine with you guys again
Really fun Korean restaurant tucked out back in Ponsonby Central. Upbeat music, festive decor and awesome service. The food was very tasty so we will be back again to try other dishes.
Went for a birthday lunch as a group. We asked the chief to order dishes for us and it ended up really well! Food were incredibly tasty, staff were very friendly and nice. Definitely recommended if you are looking for a place to celebrate some special events.
We had a great lunch as a group. We asked the manager to set up dishes for a group on his recommendation. And it ended up absolutely great! All the dishes in set were great and was planned very thoughtful. Drinks are definitely worthwhile trying too. The fried chicken was beyond my expectation! And the most friendly and welcoming staff I’ve ever seen. Highly recommended restaurant.
Went for dinner and booked around 7.30 so just beat the early dinner rush. Atmosphere is great, Korean fusion vibes both aesthetically and menu wise. We ordered soft shell crab, drunken noodles, cucumber salad, deep fried eggplant, prawn and vege dumplings and yum yum chicken. All were very tasty except the yum yum chicken which was average.
Gaja is located at 4 Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
You can contact Gaja at +64 9 600 3466
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