Restaurants in Auckland

On the plate at Ki Māha Restaurant Waiheke Island, the idea is classic fish‑and‑chips and well judged. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. Music and pace keep a casual tone.

“This was the first time i have been here. I had the green curry and pad thai, it was absolutely delicious , both full of flavour and lots of chicken. The lady serving im guessing the owner was very friendly and definitely had me leaving thinking you now have a new customer I can't speak more highly of this place, highly recommend”

“Got take aways for six people. Yummy food with a great range of spice levels. Was ready on time and a great temperature. Will definitely be getting taken away again!”

“If you're looking for the best local Italian restaurant, this is it! The atmosphere has an authentic old-school vibe that feels warm and welcoming. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making the entire dining experience enjoyable from start to finish. The food is outstanding – from traditional pasta dishes to hearty mains, everything is cooked to perfection. And the pizzas? Simply amazing! Perfectly crispy crust, fresh toppings, and just the right amount of cheese. Whether you're out for a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend it to anyone craving authentic Italian flavors!”

“What an amazing experience!! A great and cozy place to hangout with friends and family. Food is delicious, loved the kimchi and everything on the table. The food is from the heart, when you eat it you can feel the love for the food.”

“Always good here. Friendly and good service. Can cater to big groups. Reasonably priced as well.”

“The curry is rich, the pork cutlet is crispy, and it comes with vegetables, pickles, and soup. They also offer affordable options like small bento boxes. A great lunch spot near the university!”

“I used to visit here for my lunch. Now I don't have much time for my lunch so I ordered from ubereat. Food was always tasty with good portion. Ubereat delivered the food to my house was super fast, within 30 minutes after I placed the order. Food was still hot when I received. I ordered grilled pork with yellow rice, which was so amazing. Pork was well marinated. Highly recommend”

“I will let the photo do the talk! ❤️ The presentation is stunning! The taste is irresistible! We love the food here, and we can be difficult customers when it come to hunting good food! They are well deserve the compliment!”

“I had an amazing dining experience at Asahi. The food was authentic and beautifully presented, with every bite bursting with flavor. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the variety of dishes on the menu was impressive. The staff were attentive and friendly, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. If you’re looking for a true taste of Japan, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!”

“Great Japanese-style food with authentic flavors! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive. A fantastic dining experience overall!”

“Ordered green curry with prawns and chicken cashew nut stir fry. We were so impressed with the freshness and quantity of the prawns, chicken and vegetables. What a great meal! Very happy!!!”

“Favorite vietnamese food! Spring rolls are delicious! Nice tender meat and cooked to perfection! Stewed beef rice is my absolute fave sooo yummy! pork on rice 10/10!”

“Excellent service on Mothers day where we enjoyed a filling, value for money menu in a friendly customer focused atmosphere. We ate inside where we were able to order off a varied menu. We ordered the benediction breakfast, and the big breakfast. Both were flavourful, with generous portions. The coffee was hot, and well made, in fact we ordered another at the end of our meal, taking our time to catch up without feeling rushed. We met Shaheen the owners wife who was checking to see that we were okay. Thank you to the chef, barista, and welcoming staff who made my mother's day very special.”

“Beautiful a good place for a lunch with friends, students will serve you and they are awesome.”

“We ordered the big breakfast, and smashed avocado. Mochiato with Oat milk. The food was beautifully presented, and tasted even better. Great serving size, not huge but the quality was excellent. and the coffee had a nice strength and flavour, the perfect cup! The place was very clean, staff lovely, not too busy and varied seating, easy parking and nice location. Could do with more street signage”

“I’ve been coming here since high school. I’m 28 years old now and still visit every chance I get. I love the staff, they’re so extremely kind. The ramen always comes piping hot, with generous veggies and delicious chashu. The counters are always spotlessly clean. You are a well cared and valued customer when you visit Kiraku. Thank you for your kindness and delicious ramen. This place as very dear to me!”

“Have been dining in and ordering takeaway food from Tokyo Redturant for years now. The food is consistently excellent. We love it”

“We decided to try this place after asking some diners who were just leaving if they enjoyed there food. Nice clean premises with an eclectic decor. We were seated with menus & hot Jasmine tea. So hard to choose from the beautiful pics in the menu! We ordered two types of fried dumplings, a pork dish and a beef dish. Food came out fast, nice big portions and full of flavour! Absolutely delicious!! Thank you will return soon.”

“It was my son that pushed me to go to this restaurant n might tell u it was one of the best. This restaurant is in my top 10 list. Best presentation and it's best team serving the best Japanese dishes. Highly recommended.”

“Mamak was a wonderful spot to catch up and enjoy some warm, comforting food. I had dinner there with two friends. Since I had heard their roti is popular, I ordered it along with a curry chicken laksa. Even though it was a Wednesday, the place still had a nice crowd. The laksa was hearty and delicious, and the roti was perfect for dipping. Definitely a place I would recommend!”

“The food here is fantastic. Authentic flavours, big portion and great quality. I got 2 noodle dish and they were really good. Spring rolls are nice and crispy, best flavour.”

“Authentic and spacious Korean Food at Botany Junction. It is a bit hidden and will need to search for the restaurant. Decently priced.”

“Golden Silk Thai is a special place where very good food can be found. I am not unfamiliar with Golden Silk as the family have been getting take aways there for years. They provide a very authentic menu and is well worth spending time in the restaurant too as some of the best dishes are only served in the restaurant. Highly recommended”

“Ordered on line. Pick up time said 7:16 didn’t get my food until 7:45. I don’t mind waiting for food but I do get frustrated when they say pick up at such a time and then keep you waiting half an hour. They need to sort out their pick time on the Internet.”

“This is genuinely the best butter chicken in the whole of New Zealand.. I’ve tried so many other places and nothing compares to Sagar. 10000/10”

“Had a great night, Food was amazing, and great service, crispy Squid tentacles were delicious with a chillie sauce and the seafood Ka ta was also delicious. Will be back more often. Gigi and staff thank you for the great food.”

“First time trying this place after moving into the area. Ordered a hot red duck curry takeaway. Took about 15 minutes. It was so good! Lots of vegetables, a whole breast cut up on top and actually spicy! Came with rice so very well priced for $24, especially for the duck serving. Woman on counter super friendly. Will be back!”

“Came here with my partner and ordered chicken pad Thai and beef pad Khee Mao (drunken noodles). Recommended if you want authentic Thai food. One of the best in Auckland!”