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.

Food was very yummy worth it. Had friendly service and lovely ambiance. I would highly recommend to…read moremy friends and family.

Food was yummy. Friendly service and lovely ambiance. Would highly recommend yo my friends and…read morefamily.

A great little neighborhood spot for a casual brekkie or lunch. Fish n chips or burgers and chips…read morewith good coffees too. The chicken sandwich looked particularly good but not fussy. Renovations over the last few years have added more indoor seating in addition to a covered deck. All ages stop in to catch up.

Awesome take away Restaurant!! Probably the best food I had so far in NZ. We tried fish&chips with…read moreside salad and had Cappuccino and cake afterwards. Everything was yummie! Prices are totally worth it. And they care about the environment and do not use plastic plates, cups ... Thumbs up!!!

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 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.

These guys are the best! Troy and the staff were fantastic and the food is legendary. Highly…read morerecommend!

Lovely food and good price. Highly enjoyable and very yummy…read more Good service. No comment re ambiance as I usually order via Uber eats

I had passed this burger joint a few times walking along Queen Street and one night, tired and…read morehungry, I grabbed one to go. The place is bright and colorful, simple menu and what looked like good sandwiches. They also had drinks to go and fountain sodas. Unlike most restaurants in NZ, there wasn't water on the counter so I bought a bottle; they didn't tell me you could get it for free behind the counter. I ordered what sounded like a simple burger and some fries. I loved the packaging; cardboard wrapper that opened to hold it together. The beef quality was just okay; there was way too much sauce and mayo. The fries were too salty so I couldn't finish them. I had much better burgers later on my trip, this one isn't really worth the visit.

The one I ate at was good so here I am at a different location. Great that I can mix and match…read moreingredients to customize my burger. Jalepeño cheddar burger. Service is great. Ambience like a small burger shop. Music not too loud. If they had locations in the USA I would eat there.

This was our first stop on our trip around the north island. My travel buddy was craving a burger…read moreand Auckland is surprisingly full of vegan burger joints. Black dog was tucked away beside the Empire Tavern. Look for the wooden sign with the paw print. Our trio had the Beef Smash Burger, the Brisket burger and the Chicken Sandwich. You can add fries and a beer for $11NZD. There was only one beer available (a hazy IPA which was *mwah* so good!) the fries were more of a Dutch cut than shoestring, but they were also very very good! The pickle chips were sweet pickles; also tasty. It's a small place, with three tables and a long counter. There is an interior connection to the tavern next door. Service was great. There seemed to be two people working this lunch. Front of house takes orders, pours beers and grills the burgers, and operates the fryer. Back of house does the dishes and restocks. Efficient and delicious. If time allows or if we ever come back, I'll be back.

This place is permanently closed. But Empire Tavern is still there. The cheeseburger is great at…read morethe Tavern.