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“Fantastic suishi selection and complimentary miso. But the best bit was the outside tables in the cool shade with green outlook. So peaceful listening to cicadas.”

Babaganush Turkish Restaurant and Cafe is a vibrant culinary gem in Hamilton East, offering an authentic taste of Turkish cuisine. The restaurant's interior is a feast for the eyes, featuring bright colors and comfortable cushions that create a cozy, inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Renowned for its extensive menu, Babaganush excels in delivering a variety of delectable dishes, including the highly praised Sultan Meze Platter and Iskender Kebabs. The menu also caters to vegetarians with delicious options like vegetable moussaka and falafel.

“My favorite place for late breakfast early lunch with sister . Delicious food ,friendly staff , A+++ highly recommend”

“Excellent service, I loved the option of creating your own plate- the portion sizes blew me away, definitely a good bang for your buck. The meat was tasty and melt in mouth. We look forward to coming back again.”

“Early opening times, and they will cook you a meal immediately. Very friendly service as well.”

“There is a wide choice of movies here at Event Cinemas Chartwell. Popcorn and a choice of ice creams plus a lot of yum things sweet can be bought here to eat with the movie. I like the chairs that are so comfortable and can be adjusted to ones comfort. The screens are huge and the sound of the movie is incredible. Parking is a breeze and free. Located on the first floor you can use the escalator or a lift to get to the cinemas. This is a great outing for the whole family. Give it a go. You won't be disappointed.”

“Went in for dinner last night with a big group of 30+ people. Coming from a hospitality background myself, I knew it would be a challenge for the staff, but they handled it really well. The fire alarm went off twice during our visit, so we had to evacuate each time — obviously annoying for everyone, but totally out of the staff’s control. They followed protocol and managed the situation calmly and professionally, especially considering many of the team looked quite young. Big credit to them. Surprisingly, they even gave us a 10% discount, which they didn’t have to do since the issue wasn’t their fault. It was a nice gesture and appreciated by the whole group. The food has definitely improved since I was last here a couple of years ago, which was great to see. Service was spot on too — friendly, attentive, and efficient. All in all, a good experience given the circumstances. I don’t normally leave reviews, but this one was well deserved. Will definitely be back.”

“Was served by a lovely older lady. Would happily come back here.”

“Very yummy. Great selection and excellent value for money. Thank you”

“My family arranged my birthday at The Verandah Cafre and Function Centre. The service, the team and the atmosphere is 5-star! Shout out to Scott, the Event Manager and the rest of the staff members who did a wonderful service in looking after our needs. If there's something that needs to be improved, it will be the food portions on the catering. But truly and overall, we have a memorable experience that lasts a lifetime! We also use them as a function room with catering for our church group activities. Keep up the incredible awesome work The Verandah Cafe Team! Blessings and regards.”