Oh boy, what did I get into? This place seems to be a popular place amongst the locals, but to me…read more It wasn't all that in my opinion. I tried to like it, but I just didn't. Starving, my co-worker and I walked in for dinner without reservations. Luckily, no issues as we were greeted and chose our table. We didn't really look at any menu, and just decided on the bbq. I recall it only being about $20 (NZD), so really not bad at all. At first I was anxious to pick up the meats, cook it, and grub. But soon after, I slowly just started to dislike the little things I was noticing. ~ The tables all had a small burner with a pan on top. In other words, it's not a tabletop with a built-in grill. The burner just took up a lot of table space. ~ Then I noticed, as with all the other tables. It seems like you must use tin foil on the pan to cook your items. I just knew it would be pretty bothersome if meat gets stuck to the foil, it's pretty much over. Yeah, you can use some oil, but damn it was annoying. ~ The raw food choices sitting next to some of the utensils and lettuce leafs. Damn, wish I took a pic of it. ~ Plates on the bottom shelf seemed bothersome, I don't know why. ~ When it was a good 45 minutes before closing, they were already running out of the pre-cooked items under the heaters. And when other patrons were asking if they were going to bring out more, they were told NO. So, you've got a restaurant with fifty plus people in it, with 45 minutes before closing, and you're gonna tell them "No more cooked items" will be served. Well, that just blows. Man, what a waste of a review, I've got more Auckland reviews I've got catch up on. So, spare yourself! Get on a bus and go to Ponsonby instead!

I had the all you can eat buffet lunch for 30 NZD. Really good selection of meats and sides for…read morethe price. Not much in terms of ambiance but good tasting food. Would return.

The food here is overpriced, although the portions are large. The vegetables were like slop at the…read morebottom of our pork dish. The restaurant was noisy, we literally had to yell at each other. There was a large party that was very very loud and the restaurant staff did nothing and refused to help quiet them down. Several patrons were pissed off, not just us. I would not go here again because of the prices, mediocre food, and staff that could not give a darn about the experience for their patrons.

The best, rowdiest Chinese restaurant and takeaway in Central Auckland. Hands down. Always packed…read morewith satisfied patrons, it is vital to pre-book well ahead to ensure you get a table! A great place to meet with large groups of friends, many of the meals are easily shared and a lazy Susan is even available for those bigger parties. With an extensive menu, Canton is sure to cater for everyone. I personally don't eat seafood, however this is not a problem in the least. The black bean beef and bok choy salads are to die for. In fact, a common problem my friends and I suffer from when at Canton is over ordering, over eating and, yes, over drinking. Be prepared - have a taxi on hand. Bonus: The Canton Cafe is BYO alcohol. Not just wine. So get those glasses ready!

I guess it's true that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, if that was the case I probably…read morewouldn't have even have ventured into this place if my partner hadn't of raved so much about it, and considering it was easier to cave and go rather than try and shut him up, this is where I ended up on Friday night, patiently waiting in the queue to place my order. My babe wasn't budging on the fried rice and chips so that's what we had, and I have to say it was pretty darn tasty! Even for a non fried rice convert like myself. The boy says the fish isn't good though, pretty oily and greasy so stick with the favorites and you'll be fine!

We have already tried all the lunch specials - steak, chicken and roast pork fried rice. All of…read morethem are very good! My 2 sons love them and their donut. This is the only restaurant in North Shore where we keep on coming back every time we feel we want to dine out.

DELICIOUS STEAKS!!! Remarkable and Memorable…read more Food: -Scotch Fillet (Ribeye-medium) comes with a side salad and chimichurri all is Mouthwatering & Delicious! 5/5 -Parrillada (Lamb, Pork Belly & Flank Steak) very good choice. This also comes with The Scotch Fillet was the star of night! Seasoned and cooked perfectly Service: Very Friendly and Helpful! Atmosphere: it's inside a food hall and has a nice sleek interior, cozy feeling! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Worth going if you're in the mood for Argentine food! Easy 5/5

They do things properly over charcoal and they've got a great indoor/outdoor space, plus they're…read morequite quick with the good. Yet I have middling feelings, mostly because while I enjoyed my parradilla, I wasn't amazed by it either. The beef was an okay cut, but had to be cut very small less it be too chewy. Pork was probably the best part of the meal and a massive portion, while the lamb was... I really wanted to like it, but it didn't have the wonderful seasoning and flavor I was hoping for. Seemed almost more like it could have been pulled lamb than the lamb chop I was hoping, so maybe it's just my expectations being off? Wine list is solid and the service is pretty good. 3.5 stars seems right.

I don't live out this way at all but I work near this takeaway, and one day I decided to get some…read moreChinese on my way home, and I was glad I did. It's tasty and you get plenty for your money. I went simple and got some chicken chow mein, and it was pretty good, which I don't say often about chicken chow mein because I am very fussy when it comes to that particular delicious dish. The store is nice and clean and the staff are always smiling when you come through the door. Parking however is the biggest issue for me because I come from the other side of Great South Road so pulling over into one of the side streets is quite annoying, and actually is the only reason I haven't picked up some takeaways again on my way home.

Absolute crap - probably the worst attempt at Mexican I have ever encountered…read more This was at the Botany on September 3rd. Half the fillings were not available (they only have 6 to start with), Nachos stale, staff are like zombies, the wait was 20+ minutes and there was only 2 people in front of us - the food itself looked like a health hazzard. You can't leave a review on their website because it never works. Just shit all round

Food was ok. Service was friendly, but kind of rushed - strange as I was the only one queuing for…read morefood. Unfortunately the place is dirty - from food slopped on the front counter (my bowl of nachos was pushed through it) to tables not cleared up, to the cutlery station being full of food stains. If they can't be bothered to clean the front, what's the kitchen like?

Located in the Ponsonby Central, this is one of the many choices you have of places to eat but you…read morehave to go here! How often is it that you get to eat delicious arepas!? And also have your choice of 3 different arepas and a TON of fillings?! Yeah, that's why you need to give this place a go. Fast and friendly service and I'm glad we got a chicken arepa and a beef arepa (my son of course just got the plain cheese filled arepa) because they were such a nice compliment to each other. The beef was soooooo soft and it was just overflowing in the arepa! Same with the chicken, very generous with the fillings here! We also tried the cassava fries with the mojo sauce and wowwww, these were just delicious! I wasn't sure what to expect but it was so good. About the same consistency as a fry but the taste is different - yummy different tho! And the sauce! I would've loved to take some of that home yummmm. Even tho you have so many choices here at Ponsonby Central, be sure to stop over here at Olas!

Excellent Arepas in the middle of Ponsonby Central Market! Tender meat, flavorful sauce, and a…read morewonderful atmosphere. You can come here alone and sit at the bar or with a group of friends and chill for a while. Very authentic restaurant! Would recommend!

This place is great. I always walk around first looking to try something different but as soon as I…read moresee Dumpling Ace I head for the door. Try the sour and spicy noodle soup with pork and chive dumplings. Delicious.

Excellent spicy noodle dishes here. The tea is uncommonly good, too. The ambience is very relaxing;…read moregood feng shui or something--or the home feel the owners generate. Haven't had a chance to sample the dumplings yet--they've been out of fennel the past two times we've been there, and yet that's all we've wanted. Skewers' meat are of variable quality: sometimes too much fat. All in all, lots to offer/explore.