Nineteen Eighty One is a great local restaurant in Manukau, right opposite the Westfield Shopping…read moreCentre. It's a fairly new establishment in the area, but it's become a regular hangout for a few beers and very good food. You definitely feel the '80's vibe when you're there, and its always nice to see a little appreciation for that era. Their pizzas are delicious, particularly 'Rangi's Hangi' and 'Larry the Lamb'. They do a very nice caesar salad and my favourite main has to be the crispy chicken burger with aioli and melted brie- one of the best restaurant burgers I've had. They've got a good range of ciders and do a few cocktails to quench your thirst. They also serve most of their drinks in 600mL milk bottles, which is a really cool touch. I'd have to say that Nineteen Eighty One is best known for their fortnightly Wednesday quiz nights. The place gets packed and its always a good laugh- there's even a prize for the team that comes second to last.

This was our first visit at 1981. The waitress was very friendly and informed us of the "Specials"…read more I asked if I could non alcoholic version of one of their cocktail's, she said no problem. We had the garlic cob for Entree. For Mains, My wife chose the Steak & Kidney pie with mash. I had the sundried tomato and feta cheese stuffed chicken fillet. My wife said it was the best pie she had ever eaten. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken too. The decor brought back lots of memories.

This was a wonderful cafe with a great atmosphere and fabulous staff. Sadly, it closed for good…read moreearlier in 2025.

Always good food and amazing service. I would highly recommend to everyone…read more It's also pet friendly and you can have your dogs with you

Living in the South Island I felt it was cruel that they played the adds for Carls Junior, a burger…read moreexperience I could only long for. Everyone's seen the adds with the model type woman tucking in to a Western Bacon burger. I felt like if she risked her diet to give that incredible looking burger a try, I must get one of these burgers someday. That day finally came. I was not disappointed. Putting it into perspective, don't go in expecting Burger Fuel or Fergburger. It's not going to feature in your top ten culinary experiences for the year. But if you had a rough night the night before, and want some grubby takeaways with a bit of flavour, Carls beats BK and Maccas hands down. The restaurant was clean and the staff were happy to answer our questions and make recommendations. The Western Bacon burger did not disappoint. Onion rings in a burger is straight up genius. The fries were also amazing, and I also gave my partners chilli cheese fries a go, which while a bit on the soggy side, weren't half bad. All up, if I lived in Auckland this would be my guilty pleasure. But for now all I have are the memories of my first time.

Carl's Jr in Takanini is where I first had the pleasure of biting into one of these awesome…read moreburgers. It was a clean restaurant in a relatively new shopping area of Takanini, and upon walking in the door you are greeted with the smells of fried goodness. One visit to Carl's Jr was all it took. Whether you are craving a man's side feast or something only slightly smaller, for something easy and on the run, you can't look past this place. Of the Carl's I have visited, this is definitely the one that I feel I get the tastiest burgers from. I love this guilty pleasure.

So we went inside for my moms birthday dinner, and we ordered food. Within 3 minutes of ordering,…read moremy mom got a free birthday cake! We sang happy birthday:) And 10 minutes after ordering , all our food got to our table WARM! Either they have 20 chefs, or they are truly fast. The pizza wasnt as cheesy as I thought, but it was ok.... The carbonara was great! Just a bit dry. But highly reccomend!! The curly fries were a favourite. But the cramberry juice was.. Really sweet.. Anyway, the cake tasted good! I'd go again! (Rethinking the price..)

Our family of 5 were keen for a feed! This place looked just the ticket - parents can get a brew…read moreand kids can enjoy pub-style food. The kids menu was great value and enjoyed (hotdog and bartered fish ordered). Having a sundae at the end was great. Adults ordered Beef burger and Pork Loaded Fries. The burger had great flavour but was dry and over cooked - bit of a shame. The loaded fries really lacked flavour and tasted fatty - had to add loads of pepper! Nice quiet atmosphere and comfortable for our family. Prices are high here!

satur 6th January 2024 time 1:30…read morewe ordered a whole chicken but only received a half chicken when we opened it it was not cooked properly it was raw and when we called back they were very rude and they said it was a whole chicken

A cut above your average burger/pizza joint, Flame is a delicious and well-priced little gem hidden…read morein the takeaway haven of Botany Junction. My favourite thing to get is a beef burger meal, always served with juicy chips and aioli sauce to dip them into. They make it fresh each time, but take no more than 15 minutes, even during peak time. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and tend to remember your order if you frequent them as I do! The vibe of the place is slightly rustic and not at all to be compared with Mac Donalds, so don't even try! Their pizzas also surpass some of the franchises, so be sure to pop in and dig in.

Loved it! We went there for my parents anniversary, and the staff were so kind! They walked to our…read moretable whenever we asked for anything. And theyd answer politely! Loved it. The food was also warm. And the seats were nice, same goes with the tables! Id go again:) PS(dont forget to book)

It's a little off the beaten track, but well worth a visit…read more I had the Duo Of Duck & my wife had the Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks, both were well portioned, and nice and hot on arrival. Even managed to squeeze in Desserts as well, I had the White Chocolate and Raspberry Creme Brulee, and the wife had White Chocolate Sundae special. We left well stuffed with smiles on our faces. The staff were friendly, and explained the menu and gave recommendations too.

This time of year, we build up the expectation of what the big fella is going to leave under the…read moreChristmas Tree. This same feeling of built up excitement was felt when I found out the renowned Murder Burger was opening down the road from home. Alas, rather than finding this years top toy, it felt like I had been left holding a piece of fruit and half the mince pie which Santa left behind. First off, let me start by saying the service was fine, welcomed by smiling (nervous) staff, who welcomed us and sent us off with a fond farewell. Now, the food. The steak fries were good but the burgers, these "Super Gourmet" burgers weren't all that super. I had the Double beef and wild boar bacon burger, whilst Mrs. D had the scotch fillet steak burger. The steak burger was full of sinew and lacked that quality element...taste! Despite the epic size of my double patty and bacon burger, I've had tastier whoppers. You have to wonder if the management did their homework, opening below a very popular foodcourt, which boasts great food and good value. They have a lot of work to do to pull in local Manukau punters, especially with Ponsonby prices!

Really big burgers that taste good, not great. They call tater tots "koftas" for some…read morereason--maybe to help justify their high price. Not worth the money, in my opinion.

Had the steak burger and it was very delightful. Fresh full of flavour and the chef came out to say…read morehi. Im coming back to try their lamb shank there raving about. I will keep you posted. Take 2 the next day Just had the lamb shank. Loved it. just what you need for a cold winters night. Lamb Shank on a bed of mashed potato with carrots and celery and an amazing gravy with red wine based sauce and a side of green peas. $10.00 and a second lamb shank for $18.00. Chef is very down to earth and has been chefing for a long time and from what he told me knows the ropes. that is reflected by his food. Well done and thank you for the great meal. Just remember The Thoroughbred is a south auckland pub with this little makeshift dining room on the side. Service is from the bar staff so its not the best. But you go here for the food and flavour not the day core or service.

Every Papakura local knows and loves Two Jays. They probably don't love it specifically for its…read morefood, but it has some other good traits and has been operating in the same place for as long as I can remember. Just recently it has had a bit of a spruce up, but it's still the same old food bar that often remains open late so that drunken revellers don't go home and drink and fry. They sell the usual greasy takeaway items like fish and chips, chicken, kebabs and burgers, and it's all pretty cheap. One of the coolest things about this place though are the old school spacies they have outside the shop. There is nothing better than playing some Street Fighter while you wait for your feed.