Food establishment in New Zealand

“For my husband and I, as NZ Born South East Asians, it wasnt just a meal, it was like experiencing our heritage and identity thru food. My husband is a huge chatty foodie, plus he's only in recent years started to embrace his South East asian identity... He enjoyed speaking with Carlo about food, history and flavours. We could tell Carlo is extremely passionate about what he does and we found it very inspiring. My self too, I'm not much of a foodie, but I can attest every dish we had that night felt like familiarity... it was a really eye opening experience to 2 people who grew up in NZ without that connection to our parents' countries. I know for some it was just a restaurant, but for us, the ingredients, history and passion touched us personally. We will be sure to come back often and bring friends and family to experience Bar Magda and Carlo's wonderful food and hospitality again!”

“Thai noodle has the best chicken pad Thai ever!!! I have been coming here for years and every single time it is absolutely incredible. Amazing portion size too!”

“Excellent food Very clean and tidy Plenty of parking on the street and side street Friendly and great service Will come back again”

“Worked in New Lynn almost 3 years and decided to finally check this place out. Low expectation I had. The food was excellent and i have eaten more than my fair share of Cantonese Chinese food. The lunch time noodle soup with beef brisket was as good as any I've had.”

“We were in a big group of foreigners, the MC started by asking us all where we're from. Most comedians tailored their set to a global humour. I absolutely loved the small cozy setting and raw humour”

“Friendly service with a great variety if sushi. Mix of authentic sushi and kiwi sushi.”

“Ordered party platter. they are fresh and delicious. Good value for money. Will recommend. Thanks.”

“Too good to not lick clean. Found a new favorite food spot.”

“If you're planning on hosting any event, I highly recommend Royal Hype! Food tasted amazing and this place is VERY generous with their food. Staff was extremely kind and nice and were always keen to go above and beyond (they always offered to help even though they really.didnt have to). Everyone was so accommodating and it created an amazing atmosphere for my guests. By far the best venue I have ever booked. Everything was easy and smooth, truly a gem for huge celebrations! My party had 70 guests, but could accommodate over 100 guests depending on how you handle the seating plans.”

“This is my second time to dine in there. I come again not only for food, but it is also for staff. Last time my family went there for dinner and asked a staff to serve us with hot water, instead of tap water. He said that it took around five minutes for boiling and wonder if we could wait. Of course we could and felt being cared. When the water was served and then staff worked his another task, my aunt was accidentally spilled the cup of hot water. The staff member should had heard us and noticed the spill; he immediately brought us a thick towel to dry it off and asked if we were hurt. We said no and thanked him for his concern. Today, I went for a lunch and a female friendly staff serves me and give me suggestions for my struggle. I want to have Ramen, Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki, however, it is not possible to have all of them. She said that the size of Okonomiyaki is big and I will be very full if having Takoyaki at the same time. She thought that Ramen and Takoyaki are better match ( enough and not too full）so I took this option. Takoyaki is really yummy, crispy outside and soft inside. That's why I ordered one more for takeway. For Ramen, it's the most popular pick for customer and the taste is great, but I would be better to choose less salty which the staff has suggested to me, as the original is little salty for me who seldom dine out. The shop makes me feeling relax and warm. It's a tiny shop with 30 seats inside, including six counter seats, four sets of four-seat and two-seat each. Outside seats are available and there are two or three four-seat table. There are the good place for group of two to four person to have a nice lunch or dinner gathering. It's also good for dating.”

“I called into this lovely little restaurant for lunch when I was biking around Waiheke I had a pie, and a carrot cake and THE BEST coffee. Very sweet (I mean the cafe not the coffee).”

“only got few pieces as quick lunch bites but all so fresh and goodd. Will be back for more”

“Amazing service and sushi once again. Bruce is a very genuine customer service orientated man. Extremely friendly as his wife and staff. He remembered me from many visits 10+ years ago. You don't get that anywhere else.”

“Every time I go to Auckland, I make sure to visit Windross House. I’m always greeted with a smile and the service is fantastic. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. My favourites dishes are the classic mango chicken and garlic Prawns for entree. It’s a must visit when in Auckland!!”

“I absolutely love Ambrosia Restaurant. The food is always delicious and the service is consistently great. I’ve never had a bad meal here — every visit has been fantastic. Highly recommended!”

“Awesome spot, top notch food and at a great price. Everything we ordered exceeded my expectation. The mussels were cooked to perfection in a tasty sauce and the sautéed prawns had a great kick to it that complimented the toasted baguette. These were only the starters! The main dish though was divine. We ordered the pork belly and the steak and ribs combo! The pork belly had the tastiest sauce which pairs with the crispy skin and tender meat perfectly, to top it of the kumara shavings added some crunch and extra flavouring. The mouth watering ribs were soft and succulent, falling off the bone. You think it cant get any better right? But this was paired with a cut of sirloin that was seared on the grill cooked to perfection. The tasty layer of crust holding in those medium rare flavours. Drizzle this in the mushroom sauce mixed with the coleslaw on the side. Taasty! Now hear me out, all this sounds like perfection but to top it off its BYO with the liquorland a minute walk away! Grab that bottle of wine and dine in for great evening you wont regret”

“they do amazing platters/ share box, very good value, very tasty too! great spot to do takeaway and sit and eat at the beach across the road! highly recommend!”

“I had a wonderful experience at Akdeniz. The food was delicious, especially the kebabs, so tender and tasty! The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was really nice and relaxing. I’ll definitely come back again!”

“Wanted pizza and never had been here before and glad we did. Ordered a half half margarita and New Yorker pizza. Seasoning and sauce is flavourful. Not too salty. Could do with more base sauce as it was a little dry but could easily fix with extra sauce option. The dietary options of cheese and gluten free bases is better than I expected. Vegan cheese options. I liked the multiple options of flavours which covered traditional and gourmet flavours. Didn’t get a milkshake but I will next time I get a pizza there.”

“Everything is perfect! The pizza and the service. We appreciate Vishal, very nice staff.”

“Good food, very affordable, lots of choices. My family always eat here. Don’t forget to order the coconut milk sago as well! They also offer free hot soup.”

“A very good kitchen for friends to catch up with drinks in Devonport. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Staff are busy but friendly!”

“Delicious food, reasonable price for quantity The place is open, clean, not uncomfortable or noisy.”

“You can bet these guys can conjunct a beautiful butter chicken meal - the naan, the rice and curry are delicious. (I tend to ask them to make the mild butter not too sweet)”

“I recently ordered from Surya, and I must say I am super impressed! The food was absolutely delicious – fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Their delivery service was quick and smooth, and everything arrived hot and well-packed. What really stood out was the excellent customer service. Kamal, the owner, was very polite and helpful throughout the process, making sure everything was perfect. The prices are very reasonable, and they even added some extra free items to the order, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Excellent food, excellent service, and a caring owner – highly recommend Surya to anyone looking for tasty food and great home delivery!”

“My husband and I have been visiting this restaurant for years now, highly recommended. The owner is very friendly, food is delicious and restaurant is always nice and cosy. I have even taken other family members for dinner which they loved.”

“Friendly staff. Yummy food. I told them specifically that I do not handle spice well, while my partner loved Spice. They were extremely accommodating and gave us extra chillies and sauces.”

“Cambodian Takeaways in Avondale is a very good takeaway! I brought a cheeseburger, hot chips and potato fritters - all-round good food! The cheeseburger was good but it was light on cheese and came with beetroot and carrots which I'm not used to in a burger! But it was still nice to eat, and the chips and fritters were good too! Friendly service and atmosphere could have been better though. I'll be back!”

“Decided to take my lunch at this lovely place when I visited Davenport, and I think I made the right choice. The Salmon on the toast I had was lovely, but a bit pricey tho. The great thing is that they also have gluten free and dairy free options available for those who have dietary restrictions. The staffs and the owner (a guy with that lovely dog?) were also nice and friendly. It was a lovely afternoon surely.”

“Incredible food and such wonderful service from the time we entered the restaurant until the time we left. I would highly recommend a cocktail from Emma who makes the perfect traditional Pina Colada - it was truly outstanding. Thank you to all the staff for making our experience amazing! We will definitely be back soon.”