Food establishment in New Zealand

“Great authentic tasting Thai food. Spicier than your usual neighborhood restaurant, closer to what we've had when we visited Thailand. A bit cramped for larger groups, but for 4 or less a great spot.”

“Finding this little gem so close to dressmart is indeed a wonderful surprise. A truly authentic dining experience. My family arrived for lunch and having travel extensively overseas we feel this restaurant provides a very credible atmosphere and dining experience. We thank the staff for such a wonderful experience. We will return whenever we are in the area. Again, thank you.”

“Fabulous food at Chinwags Restaurant & Bar in Clarks Beach, New Zealand. Absolutely delicious and the customer service was above and beyond. They were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Clarks Beach locals, you need to get behind these guys and support them or you will miss out on an amazing dining experience! If we lived here, (but we live in Geraldton WA) we'd eat there all the time! Thank you both for such wonderful service, food and the laughs.”

“Tried this out for my birthday because of the reviews. Did not disappoint. Beautiful dishes. Not all dishes were to my liking but I dined with family & everyone enjoyed their food. We spent around $500 & that's js because we bought heaps of plates for 9 of us & had heaps of leftovers. Loved the bbq pork & sweet taro balls? And also the little buns with condensed milk not sure what they were called. Duck was also good. Oh and the soft shell crab was to die for. So good. Too many other dishes to name but thoroughly enjoyed our meals & will definitely come back in the near future to try other dishes. Thank you”

“Love their spicy chinese noodles~ food price seems reasonable, lovely owner always welcoming us with his great smile~ Restaurant is small but clean & cosy. Delicious steam dumplings we always take away.”

“Oh my! What a gastronomic experience ❤️ He had sweet and sour chicken and rice and I had sunshine (can’t remember exactly the name) pork and rice. Condiments included garlic vinegar, and two types of chillies sauce. Generous portions that are filling. My second time here and his first. He was impressed! It’s a small place, in the middle of Birkenhead. Easy to get to by car or bus (from the city) with plenty of parking. You simply have to come experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine! So delicious. ❤️”

“Great food, great service. The bibimbap was perfect”

“Absolutely amazing! I had the tuna and salmon, you could tell the fish was fresh. The tuna was my favourite. Definitely recommend and will get again”

“25 years now this had been my local, great food, great service, always with a friendly smile.”

“Man can never go wrong with Vietnamese food. I rate this restaurant a 10/10 for food alone and same rating for service and atmosphere. I picked up takeaway food it was ready within 10 minutes (I ordered over the phone). The service I was given was wonderful and the food along with it made the experience beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful food I didn’t get home to eat for another 20minutes because I had to stop by somewhere else and when i ate it it was still really warm. Just wondering- do you do big platters? I have an event coming up so I’m wanting to know.”

“Ordered twice this week via Doordash from your store and totally impressed and love your food... Fish is Beautiful as well as the crab sticks.. 100% recommend your shop...”

“Absolutely love this cafe the food is amazing and atmosphere gives off a warm friendly vibe. Staff are also an added bonus with how welcoming and friendly they are, especially the chef! She is a boss in the kitchen 10/10 highly recommend her food! Always leave satisfied.”

“Great service, great price and food tasted amazing.”

“The best roasted pork I ever have!!! The crispy skin and the best match spring onion! It make the prefect roasted pork, universally delicious. How I wish I could have the recipe so that I still can have it when I’m no longer in Auckland!!!”

“Called in after a late job, heading home didn't feel like cooking so Ned's Roast was the perfect place to stop. Great service an yummy food.”

“Super friendly staff. Will make it fresh. Such a bright colourful store. Great flavors and an A grade”

“We will definitely be back! Cold beer and delicious food. The food was so good - Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu, Fish Katsu, Vegetable Tempura. Loved that the mains came with Miso. Very reasonably priced plus BYO (which is so rare these days). The only negative was the restrooms could do with a bit of a refresh, but you go for the food, not the loos!”

“Six years on, and nothing else compares to this place. The ambiance remains exceptional, and the food is even better. With an extensive selection of wines and drinks to perfectly complement the meals, and authentic flavours that transport you straight to their roots, this spot truly stands out. Hats off to Sunil and the team for building such an outstanding experience.”

“Celebrated my son’s 11th birthday there with a large group. Everyone loved their food and the staff went to so much effort to make our evening perfect. Service was 5 star and the food was delicious. Had sizzling beef sirloin, pad Thai, red duck curry, tom yum soup and satay chicken - everything was delicious! It was BYO and we took our own cake. The brought the cake out with ice cream! So lovely and so reasonable. Thank you”

“We have been to this place a couple of times now and it's been great. Really good food, lamb vindaloo hot and goat curry in the bone was very nice. Great service and good bar selection”

“Bunny chow order for a group lunch. Eight orders was easy to order and pick up on the day. Fresh soft loaf of white bread toasted with a generous filling of the curry. Happy team. Would do it again.”

“We usually come on Fridays and always have a great experience. The food is delicious every time, the service is friendly and consistent, and it’s BYO wine which makes it even better. One of our favourite local spots!”

““Located right on East coast Road, Royal Indian Cuisine is a gem! Their goat chicken is absolutely fabulous, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The staff members are very friendly and have a great nature, making the experience even better. A must-try for anyone who loves authentic Indian food!””

“Have lived just down the road for 2 years, so thought it was time to try out the local Italian joint. Grabbed a takeaway lasagne (made in less than 10 minutes), walked home (less than 5 minutes), and chowed down. Super moist, super yum! Will def go back and get Cabonara for my wife, plus will try out their canelloni :))”

“I bought this bathure chole today at lunchtime, and I’m absolutely loving it! It’s super soft, cozy, and comfortable—perfect taste . Love it So Yum Best in north shore. I have tried everything but no comparison at all. So yummy and completely Indain style what I was looking for.”

“Amazing, Have been here three times and service is always great and food is amazing. Seeing a Panigale is cool too.”

“Ordered a pizza and barata on Uber. Was blown away by the taste and then discovered a nice long black hair in the pizza. Aside from their terrible food hygiene, I couldn't fault the taste.”

“Restaurant is absolutely beautiful with a romantic feel to it. Perfect for date night. Delicious food and they come round and top up your rice! Service is very friendly. Recommend the Thai fried rice!”

“A true hidden gem! I'll be honest, at first we thought it would be a small takeaway place but were pleasantly surprised. The space is quaint and intimate. The staff were lovely and everything tasted INCREDIBLE! The Moneybags were the best we've ever had. The picky pork was also delicious and the portion sizes were great especially for the price. 10/10 will be back again.”

“I came here for dinner and the food was delicious. For my main, I had the Tom Yum Soup with prawns. The soup was so flavourful and aromatic with an appropriate level of spiciness. The service was also quite good. The restaurant is a bit small so it can get a bit crowded and loud.”