After a few hours on the bus traveling from Auckland Airport, Burger Fuel hit the spot. I'm not…read moresure if the location on Yelp is accurate since it doesn't show on their website, but this is where I ate when I was in Rotorua. Burger Fuel is a burger chain in New Zealand with 1 store in Sydney and some in the Middle East. They try their best to offer "healthier" and fresher burgers. And yes, their burgers are pretty tasty. This burger joint is modernly decorated and bright inside. There's plenty of seating for a large or small group. If you're not a burger person, they have plenty of sides from sweet potato fries and milkshakes, even with soy milk! I chose a Vegan V-Dub sandwich: Pumpkin, carrot, chickpea and ginger pattie, beetroot, salad, relish and an aioli sauce. Yum!!! I love me a good veggie burger. I washed it all down with a dairy free caramel mylk-shake. Sigh, I wish the US had more burger places like Burger Fuel, though I know food tastes better outside of the US because of all the additives and crap they put in our food. I guess I will have to satiate my burger craving by trying to re-create BF's V-Dub. Do you think they'll give me the recipe?!

Great burgers for a great price! Not the best burger I have ever had but definitely much better…read morethan any other fast food burger. I'd say it's a big step up from fast food but not as fancy (or as expensive) as the "gourmet" burger. I wanted to try a chicken burger but their options were super limited and they all came with bacon. The point was to go with just chicken for my meat. But oh well. After we put in our order we noticed a sign on the table advertising what looked like the limited edition burger which sounded amazing: chicken breast with creamed corn and melted cheese. Yum!! I ran up to the counter right away and asked to change my order but our burgers were already being made. Which I guess is a good thing when your food is prepared right away. Plus we were pretty hungry so we decided just to eat our original orders. The burgers were great. We ordered the Bio Fuel which basically was all about the fried egg. I highly recommend this burger especially because it was delicious!

Had their two piece fish and chips and found the fish very tasty, however I have to admit, I prefer…read moremy batter thicker, crispier and slathered with tarter sauce and Ketchup to the point I can't even taste the fish! LOL. They serve Tarakihi - very nice. So if you want tasty fish, come here! Nice basket of fries with it all at a reasonable price. (They charge .60 extra for their tomato sauce)

Great Kai, huge!! Fresh and tasty, u feel like family as soon as you walk in! Quick service too!…read moreLove their simple non nonsense theme. If you want great food this place is perfect, they even have a vegan option!!

Fun lunch on a quiet Sunday afternoon. This restaurant has been here for 30 years and I could see…read morewhy. My husband and I split the chicken satay salad. It was plenty of yumminess for both of us. Lots of tender chicken served in a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and crunchy noodles. The chili sauce as generously poured on top. We had a large cappuccino to accompany our meal. We chose to sit outside and appreciate the warm summer air. Win win

This place is so cutely decorated, like out of kids coloring book. The service was super fast, you…read moreorder up front, pick a table and food was served within 15 minutes. I got the mushroom on toast which was yummy. It could have used some citrus or spice to cut the creaminess but still good. My husband got the salmon Benedict, the eggs were cooked perfectly and the hashbrowns were crispy

Good good feed!! Tasty chicken.. good burgers.. not amazing…read moreto die for.. but hearty and filling. I would've like it served in traditional American baskets or plates but everything is served in paper containers. Still, guys are cool and even served us extras after their closing time.

Finding a place to eat in Taupo proved to be quite difficult. After the morning out at Wairakei, we…read morewere ready for lunch. We'd passed Pauly's Diner the day before and it looked promising. It's right next door to The Juice Station. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 1:30pm). They've got tables both inside and out. The guys working inside are super chill and friendly. They explained the menu and then let us take our time deciding. Hilarious that they're closed Tuesday but on the hours sign, it says Pub Day! Work hard, play hard right? The menu is small but it's all about the burgers. They also have fried goods, shakes and a kids menu. There's a lunch deal (11:30am to 3:00pm, weekdays only). You get a burger, fries and either a can or water ($15.00 to 17.00). - L&P (lemon & paeroa) can - not too sweet. Hint of lemon. - Roast chicken sub ($12.00 NZD) - with gravy cheese and mustard. Lucky for my dad, they had a batch of cheese-less gravy. He really enjoyed his sub. - Fish lunch deal ($17.00 NZD) - fish of the day, herb oil, lettuce, jalapeño mayo and pickled red onion. Forgot to ask what type of fish it was but everything was delicious. Perfectly battered, flaky and the herb oil (almost like a basil pesto) was tasty. - Chicken lunch deal ($16.00 NZD) - Southern fried chicken (SFC), coleslaw and honey butter. The fried chicken was perfect; crispy, tender and nicely seasoned. The slaw was nicely balanced (little bits of celery added a nice texture). I don't go for burgers much but Pauly's Diner hit it out of the ballpark. We were delighted with their version of American burgers! Better even.

When in Taupo, New Zealand... be sure to grab a meal at BurgerFuel!…read more While strolling at shops looking for souvenirs, it was time to grab a bite to eat. Wanting a view of the lake, we stopped into BurgerFuel. They had music playing from inside, outdoor tables and row seating facing the lake. I ordered from the Breakie menu and grabbed the eggs Benedict with salmon (pictured). My friend had ordered nachos with bbq pulled pork and it looked amazing (not pictured). Along with a pint of Lakeman Pale Ale to wash everything down for the afternoon. Great meal, nice location... stop in when your on the north island and by New Zealand's largest lake.

I am not much of a burger fan. I usually find the patty too dry, the bread too spongy, and the…read morewhole idea of a burger kind of underwhelming. But when we're traveling, we're trying focus less on fancy meals and more on the sightseeing. Strolling along Lake Taupo, however, Burger Fuel drew me in for some reason. Perhaps it was the bustle in the place, perhaps the tantalizing aromas emanating from the kitchen, that made my mouth water. This, combined with the promise of fresh, organic ingredients, as well as an interesting flavor palate, caused us to stand in line at this popular New Zealand burger chain. We were not disappointed. It's a pretty small place, wedged in between other, larger restaurants, with a limited number of tables, inside and outside overlooking the lake and a lovely sunset. It was a first for us to have beetroot on a burger -Kiwi Burger-, but the flavor complements the burger meat amazingly. My burger also came with bacon and mango! What a burst of flavor!! Yeah!! It's time to bring Burger Fuel to Los Angeles, people!

Schmick AZ....thanks BF Dylan served with a smile and went the extra mile to satisfy this customer…read moreensuring I got a feed that nite instead of next day 10 am cos Wen I ordered they were closed rushil was the most with his extra awesome cooking skills and as a team those two are great thanks Dylan and Rushil forthe best burgers in town

Everyone left very happy. Fresh and fast. At the time we didn't know this was a chain. Veggie…read moreburger with fresh avocado was divine. Possibly garlic powder in one if there special sauces which was a negative. Gluten free buns available. Quick and friendly service if you are in a rush.

Craft burgers, beer, and gin - and a nice full bar. Had a bit of trouble finding a bar with seats,…read morewhich is usually my preference. The Blind Finch was exactly that. Service at the counter and at a variety of tables. Great service but did not eat. Will return for the delicious looking burger!

Yummy burgers and beer. We stopped in for lunch on some free time from our tour group. Friendly…read moreand helpful service along with great food makes it easy to recommend this place!

We just grabbed takeout from this place, a bit out of the way but located right on a large road --…read moreparking is a bit annoying, hard to see oncoming traffic when backing out! We ordered several things: - garlic bread: not what I expected (it's a baguette but not sliced lengthwise but rather the short way, partially so you can easily tear off pieces, buttered and garlic-ed), but very tasty and would order this again! - fries ("chips"): tasty, delicious! The Bandito Chips were _loaded_ with toppings! The Naughty Chips were much less loaded and needed a lot more of their jalapeño pieces!! - a couple of burgers: we tried the 50/50 bacon/beef meats, which I think are just too "meaty" for my tastes. All three of the sauces, which we thankfully got on the side, are sweet ... why are so many sauces weirdly sweet here? I suspect we will like these more with just mustard and mayonnaise, and lettuce and tomato. Next time, I would stick to plain old beef. - sticky toffee pudding: the worst of the bunch, tasted burnt and not much like toffee at all; I would not get this one again!

Off the tourist routes, this BBQ joint, on the corner of Old Taupo Rd. (Thermal Explorer Hwy) and…read more Pererika St., is worth the stop. Though we have yet to try the other offerings, the hamburgers and chicken burgers are delicious! Try the chips with Factory Sauce, instead of aioli, for something different. Great food and great people make this the perfect lace to grab a bite to eat.

I really don't like fish and chips but this place it was wayyy quicker to get your fish than other…read moreplaces, most of the places I go it takes like 30 mins but here it took like 5-10 mins. Definitely recommend for people who like fish and chips

Delicious fresh fish and chips We had a very good dinner…read morehere - we were able to choose the fish we wanted and have it grilled. We ordered a tasty fresh salad and some chips. It was a good cheap meal for two. Be careful if you are planning to eat dinner here - it closes at 7.00pm!