French restaurant in Auckland

“First experience and it was amazing, we were able to be sat straight away and the chef was entertaining. Love the monthly special option which we chose and enjoyed being able to add to it. Looking forward to coming back for my next holiday!”

“We had our function held in this restaurant and was looked after by one of their workers named Shania. She was extremely helpful and was really patient when we communicate with her, she was also enthusiastically conversing with us. Her service made our experience in this restaurant outstanding. Shania was really fast and efficient when it comes to bringing the food on time and also taking our used plates and glasses. Thank you so much for an amazing service! We will definitely choose to eat here again when we have another function or even just to eat in here.”

“Food: always top quality Korean food with a very generous portion. Service: the owner and staffs working there are super friendly. Location: super convenient next to the carpark. My favourite Korean restaurant in Auckland.”

“An all time favourite. Always an amazing choice of foods that never fail to please in both size and flavour. I've heard there are other branches of Kreem but there is something special about the location on Universal Drive.... I'll be back”

“I ordered the chicken burger and the steak, and both were absolutely delicious. The chicken burger was fresh, filling, and beautifully put together — a crispy, flavourful chicken fillet in a soft bun with fresh lettuce, served with hot, perfectly cooked fries on the side. Simple, comforting, and very satisfying. The steak was cooked perfectly — tender, juicy, and full of flavour. It came with smooth, creamy mash, fresh vegetables, and a rich gravy that brought everything together so well. The portion size was generous, and the balance on the plate was spot on. Everything tasted fresh, well prepared, and thoughtfully cooked. A really enjoyable meal overall, and I would happily order both dishes again.”

“Thank you to the Westie Bistro team for accommodating us at the very last minute — all 38 of us! You managed to fit us in comfortably and catered to our group so well. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the space was perfect. Your staff looked after us exceptionally, and we really appreciated there being no hidden costs, especially for a group our size. Highly recommend — thank you again for a great night!”

“cutest cafe! not a long wait! lots of variety for brunch and has bakery options & coffee & superfood lattes, parking isnt too bad either, staff is super nice & nice for photos and pretty decor”

“Enjoy so much on Saturday lunch, staff are friendly and helpful, kids menu available. The moonshine sausage is nice, beef bresket is soft Buffalo wings is mild hot just right. Enjoyable seating environment.”

“Even though it is a little expensive, I can't deny the food tasting very good. I would always order either the Vegetable Tempura Noodles [I think?] or the Pork Tonkotsu one [I really can't remember the exact names but something of the sort]. Come out fairly quick and quality has never changed since I started eating here. It's a great place to treat myself. Not to mention the sushis on the constantly moving conveyor belt are also made to great quality and taste. I especially love that one Aburi Prawn one? It just has such a nice taste to it. Great place awesome 10/10 yum yum delicious.”

“We had a group of 23 and went with the Set Menu option. It was perfect! Plenty of food, all delicious, unexpected added little extras for vegetarians and they made me a different type of taco because I didn’t like mushrooms. Was above and beyond service. The drinks were delicious. I’ve been a big fan of Mexico since it first opened but hadn’t made it in for a while and was so pleased to see it still has the high calibre of food, drinks and service I’ve always experienced there. Right from booking until finishing up the meal it was a super smooth process and I felt like they were extremely accommodating.”

“Great little place for a cheap feed. Definitely try the loaded fries and black Doris plum margarita. Friendly staff and fun atmosphere”

“Lovely friendly staff excellent food, we had beef pattie burger the brioche bun was toasted to perfection seasoned well with just the right amount of trimmings. Also had the warm brownie to follow all in all a delightful meal with warm friendly atmosphere.”

“We cycled from the city to San Heleus Bay on the weekend and found this restaurant when we got hungry. we were satisfied with the service, the fast food serving speed and the food itself. As a vegan, I seemed to have only one option: acai bowl, However, the ingredients were fresh and the taste was good, so I was still quite content. It would be even better if there were more vegan choices.”

“Had brunch here a few weeks ago. Food was amazing! It came out pretty quickly too which is a nice change to other places.”

“Delicious cafe that has always delivered. This is very hip and trendy and so, appropriately, the flavours are huge. Everything is very well seasoned and full of personality, as well as plated beautifully. They will switch out bits of dishes to accommodate allergies. The service is quick and polite. The toilets are clean .. though almost offensively bright! The location is a very cool one with some parking. Usually plenty of space inside as it's really big. I have yet to try the cabinet food because the plated menu is so good, but it looks absolutely delicious.”

“Came for dinner, wicked customer service!! Super helpful and accommodating. The young team here gave top notch service, even opening our bottles on our drinks before bringing to table. Food, unbelievably fresh and tasty. Thanks new Lynn, see you soon”

“Chill vibes, a beautiful environment, and stylish interior design. The lunch was delicious, and the service was truly outstanding. It’s a place where you can fully relax, absolutely perfect for a summer catch-up with friends.”

“Absolutely incredible – a must-try for vegetarians! We went here with a big group of friends and had the best experience. We had Vegetarian Mandi Rice family packs, and wow, we were not disappointed! The rice was so fragrant and perfectly spiced, and they mix paneer and vegetable into it is just magic. It was honestly one of the most biryani dishes I've ever had.”

“Great service when entered & while eating Food didn't take long to come out Taste of food was beautiful very flavoursom with generous size to share ✴️The butchers block that was huge size able to feed up to 8 ppl although could of done with a side of garden salad & the colsaw as the colsaw was to rich on its own & it was runny needing to be in a bowl but yes different salad to break the meat would of been nice, yes all the meat tasty & tender yes worth a block ppl ✴️The blacksmith cheeseburger was OK needed more mayo or burger sauce was a bit dry biting into it , was expecting cheesy flavor couldn't finding in the bite. ✴️Surf n Turf was on par with cooking steak medium rare prawns & muscles done right ✅️ just needed a bit more salad & sauce. ✴️ Ceasars salad✅️ beautiful meaty & tasty It Complemented the butcher block had shared it around so worth. ✴️ mash potatoe was very tasty & smooth shared between 3ppl was beautiful ✅️ ✴️ Garlic pizza bread was tasty ✅️ but would of just got a normal Garlic bread. ✴️ Jug of coke & raspberry costly & when got to taste had no fizz it tasted flat had advised the waitress she had bought out a new jug . When sitting and talking towards end of the meal felt rushed with waitresses coming in interrupted conversations by asking to take thing off the table & the supervisors other waiters lingering around the bar area to where they could advise waitresses of emptying tables to get ppl out sooner they got in . It was like that when eating we were seated not far and could see they were lingering around it was uncomfortable. If they could spread out or hang back in backhouse it wouldn't feel weird. Other than that would definitely go back & highly recommend but find seating further from bar area.”

“This place has great food, but it's a hole in the wall, almost literally. It opened at noon and you have to go down this long hallway with bottles hanging. You sit on rickety wooden crates, there are 3 different rooms or sections. See if you can get the one in the back it's very laid back. We tried almost Eveything, I'd say you have a hard time finding something that you don't enjoy. Try the thumbs up if you're looking for Pepsi or coke.”

“Delicious food, great location. Food is on the more expensive side but is delicious”

“I recently visited Boy and Bird and had the pleasure of trying their crispy chicken, and it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked with a golden, crispy exterior that gave way to juicy, tender meat inside. The seasoning was spot on, providing a nice balance of flavours without overpowering the natural taste of the chicken. The service was also friendly and efficient, making for a great overall dining experience. Highly recommend Boy and Bird if you’re craving some top-notch crispy chicken!”

“If you’re looking for a great kebab spot this is it!! The sweets are amazing, and the doners are perfect and incredibly fresh. The owners are also so lovely and welcoming. This is a must try”

“Wow what a food, awesome presentation, we ordered Tawa Chicken and Kadhai Paneer. Perfect blend of spices and food was very nice to eat.”

“What a great place to escape to sit in the sun or even inside. Coffee was awesome and had chicken panini and $27 big breakfast here which was very nice too. Kids play area to top off.”

“Had the most amazing breakfast here today, it was a special for fathers day, smashed avocado with apricot baked salmon on rosti. Fantastic! Coffee was great too, highly recommend, will be back. Best breakfast I've had at a cafe for a long time. Thanks!!”

“First time dining at Kareem Cafe with my colleagues, and it exceeded our expectations! The food was absolutely fantastic, and the prices were incredibly reasonable compared to other places. Plus, the menu had so many delicious options to choose from. We'll definitely be back – highly recommend!”

“Good Home Takanini is a fantastic place to dine. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour you can tell the chefs put real care into every plate. The portions were generous and definitely worth the price.”

“Had an amazing birthday dinner here. Both cocktails I had (Strawberry Kiss & Pink Gin Spritz) were so delicious. Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread was so yummy, and my sirloin main with truffle parmesan fries, peas, & gravy was one of the best meals I’ve had out in a while. Staff were very friendly too, & food & drinks all came out quickly (was a Monday night though!). Will definitely come back.”

“First time visiting. It was so nice to meet the previous owner who is Ara-Tai Cafe in Half Moon Bay. The atmosphere is nice and it's not too far from home, so it seems like a great place to brunch. The food is delicious and I'm planning to bring a friend.”