You don't go to Legend noodle house for the ambiance, nor do you go for the décor. It's actually…read moreprobably not even somewhere you want to sit in and eat (except to try the complimentary green tea). Legend Noodle house is all about the Singapore Noodles. I'm not sure what goes into these noodles (I'm not sure I really want to know either) but they are greasy, hang over curing, perfection. A takeaway serving could feed you for the rest of the week. They are in the traditional style with prawns, chicken, beef and LOADS of bean sprouts. I've only once strayed and tried something else on the menu. It was good, but not nearly as good as the noodles. I actually can't vouch for anything else on the menu (except maybe the won ton soup which is ok). But the Singapore noodles are suberb!

Wonton noodles are good here. The other stuff we've tried is ok too. Reasonable prices and run by…read morea nice old couple.

Food was pretty good here but prices a little steep for what you get. We're from Hawaii, where…read moreAsian based food is the norm so our standards are high. I really enjoyed the salads/sides that came on each plate. It was nice to have some freshness with each bite. I really liked the Thai beef salad. We had been eating pretty heavy, so this was nice to have something with bright and light flavors. My Mom thought the duck had a mushy texture. Located around the corner from Giapo so good location to get dinner and dessert. Miann is also across the street but unfortunately I didn't get to try it.

Adding to the rise of Asian fusion restaurants around the Auckland CBD, Lucky Buddha adds its own…read moreflavour to the expanding Fort Street scene. With Korean owners and a Filipino chef, the Asian fusion tag is well and alive as East meets East. This makes things interesting on the menu: there's beef tatare, lamb ribs, 'halo-halo' (a Filipino dessert), sake, buns. You don't quite know what to settle for. Inside, a shared long table dominates one side but most diners prefer to be seated at separate tables. Going there at 6pm on a Friday night, we were asked whether we had reservations to be seated at one of those separate tables. I got nothing against the shared table philosophy but typically on a weeknight, I had my bag full of things collected from a week of teaching, and an end of the week desire to lean back and ooze. That night though, it was considered too busy so we didn't have a choice but to sit at the bar stools at the long communal table. The drunken chicken first caught my eye but it was nothing like what I had expected! I had imagined juicy and tender whole slices of chicken soaked in rice wine as a traditional Chinese dish. I guess this is where the fusion fact comes in. My friend did like it though, the bean sprouts and fresh coriander in the salad made it refreshing and moorish. My favourites were the beef tatare and the spicy chicken. The chicken was juicy and not soaked in oils, accompanied with rice balls lightly dusted with crispy seasoning. Even though it was listed as a shared plate, I could have easily settled on this as a main for myself. The beef tatare was one of the best I've had - it was kept light with nashi pear and crisps, a good balance of sweet and savoury flavours. There's so much on the dessert menu that I wanted to try - the durian ice cream, halo-halo...but the combination of chocolate, coconut and pandan cream was a winner. Have a bit of everything on your spoon and you'll be transported to a waffley soft chocolate heaven. Food is a bit of a hit or miss at The Lucky Buddha. From what I had, I was seduced enough to want to go back and try more - just as we were leaving I saw the dish of lamb ribs that made me want to reach over and snag one. As with most newly opened eateries, the atmosphere is young and bright with waiters attentive to every eye catch. I just wished the dishes came out all at once but I guess that's something you can add while doing the orders. The shared plates were a winner so go along with friends who like to try a bit of everything!

Great food and service Good Chianti with your assortment of…read moretasty Italian food is r the I was here three years ago and the music on a Sunday afternoon still is great. In 2023 it was a a wonderful jazz singer with an angelic voice An excellent time was had by my group

My experience at Skalinis was not amazing. The restaurant is small and offers minimal seating…read more While the food arrives in good time, it is rather disappointing. I was with 5 others. Two of which received their meals in bowls that were quite dirty around the edges. Next, the meal I had, Tortellini, was quite bland. For the price of it, I would have expected more. It tasted fine, but nothing special at all. It was quite an unfortunate experience, as I enjoy authentic Italian food. Sadly, Skalinis can not offer a wonderful experience. I would not reccomend this retruratn to others.

A very random experience coming here. Maybe its just I don't get the whole culture experience…read moreoffered here. The restaurant is attached to a large Hare Krishna culture centre. The restaurant itself is spacious (empty). Minimalistic. Ample parking space. It is more like a community rather than a restaurant. There is no waitstaff. You order your food, they cook it fresh, but you will have to pick it up from the counter yourself. Self serving. I am not a big vegetarian fan so I am a bit biased. We came for the banquet deal. The portion is not as generous as I thought. Quality is acceptable. Everything is mild to spicy. Feels like something you probably get at home in India. Not the most children friendly place. No real good dishes for children. I am quite surprised by how much they charge for a plate of rice.

Really friendly staff. Amazing food and they do great gluten free and vegetarian options. Just a…read morevery fun casual atmosphere.

This place is made for those animal loving tree hugging lovely kinds of people…read more Kitchenette uses all and only organic, free range, gm free produce and products which makes for a clear conscious when indulging at this eatery. This is mostly a burger shack - though shack isn't fancy enough of a word. It's aesthetic is incredibly contemporary and modern which makes it feel like a really clean space. They make some major burgers here though - the classics like the cranberry chicken and the more exciting kwi flyer and special havoc burger. It takes ages to make your mind up it is all so exciting in there. I love love that they have more than one option for the vegetarians out there! hardly any burger place has more than one or two. This place has four, and they were all original versions too. Very impressed. You can dine in (outside seating too which is nice) or you can take away.

One of the best vegan place in Auckland. We loved the food so much that we came 2nd time during our…read morevacation in December 2019. Curry puff - awesome Spring rolls - good Fried noodle with tofu & veggi - great Mapo tofu - good Recommend the place, more this Cash only place.

First place I hit up after landing in Auckland! Comforting Thai dishes with a super helpful staff…read more I got the Buddha bowl with some fried tofu! Those fresh veggies hit the spot after eating airplane food all day. Highly recommended! I'm def going to come back to try their sweets and mock duck!

Very tasty! Everything was nice and had decent flavor and a good amount of heat for a medium tikka…read moremasala. But, the tikka masala didn't have much depth of flavor--it mostly tasted of tomato and not much else. That said, I'd still recommend this for Indian in the area as it's solid and a great value! Wine, a starter, curry, and naan was about $32 for one person.

Last night was our wedding anniversary but my bad back kept us at home. So we ordered a takeaway…read morefrom the dear old Jewel of India. And it was superb! To start with, we had the Pakora and Seekh Kebab. I don't normally like Pakora all that much... but this was delicious. The kebab was better still. Then we proceeded to a mixture of curries. The Lamb Nawabi was possibly the most delicious Indian dish I've ever eaten . The beef in the Beef Saagwala was a bit on the dry side but the spinach sauce was rich and succulent, whilst that old standby Bombay Aloo was well above average. In addition, the rice was beautifully prepared and we also enjoyed a sweet but mildly spicy Peshawari Naan. We're long standing fans of the Jewel but had been of the opinion that its best days were behind it. However, it now seems to be under new management and the food is seriously good. And this was our second delicious recent meal from there, so we know it wasn't a freak result. The servings were very generous and we'd obviously over-ordered. Not a problem as we'll enjoy the leftovers tonight! And whilst I'm on the subject of Indian food, might I suggest that those Kiwis who still insist on hogging just one dish whilst their companions hog their own, learn the error of their ways. That's NOT how you're meant to eat Indian food and you're missing out on the wonderful experience of mixing and matching your dishes.

Before I moved to this part of Auckland, I found this to be a convenient spot to meet with Highland…read morePark locals. It's a cafe run by Asians (of course), and has some good food and coffee for you to enjoy. There are indeed some nice bamboo decorations about, and the cabinet is filled with delicious temptations. I've noticed people enjoy eavesdropping on your conversation here, perhaps from a lack of things to do. I guess I did have a few study dates here, and that intrigued people a bit too much! haha Aside from that, I really like this place. The staff are really friendly, and don't seem at all in a hurry to usher you out the door. (even though you know you've been there 3 hours and really ought to order something else!)

I'm not a major fan of Howick so don't really frequent it that often. So I don't really get to try…read moreout all it has to offer. Having said that the Bamboo Garden Cafe was quite nice when I went there recently. I'm a fan of asian cuisine so can be quite fussy when I try a new place (new for me) that serves it. Their blackboard was great for the many options on offer and on display in cabinet too. I didn't really like the set up though. It is a vast space so could be used in a number of ways. The way they have set up the restaurant makes it look like a sidenote - you know the kinds of restaurants that are attached to like a museum or something. It just wasn't to my liking, too much like a cafeteria for my taste. They did offer a lot of vegetarian options though which was great, and expected as with most asian restaurants. They also do take aways so that is a plus.

we decided to try this cute french brunch spot near our hotel in Auckland and I must say that it…read morehas esxceeded my expectation. the place looks really dainty. the staff were welcoming and very warm. the service is quick as well. the best french toast that I ever had. we also ordered the eggs your way with smoked salmon, it was good but the bread is a little too toasted for my liking. overall, I would highly recommend this place. it also turns into a French restaurant called Angeline for dinner. such a gem near Albert park.

Really really enjoyed Scarecrow! Extensive menu with incredible food and drinks, including a good…read moreamount of vegan options and ways to customize (nondairy milk). The inside of the cafe is so cozy and ambiance is chill and serene. Friendly servers and helpful for providing menu recommendations! Can order to carry out or eat in. Quite a few tables inside as well as some outside the cafe. Would definitely recommend for brunch, a bite to eat for lunch, or just grabbing a coffee and pastry. I'll definitely be back!

We went to Mecca Devonport for brunch in the weekend, I was looking for a nice cafe that actually…read morehad a view of the water (not too many do) and this was it. We sat outside in one of the lovely spots and we quickly received our menus from the friendly waiter. I had the Vegetarian Breakfast and my husband had the Home-made Venison Burger, we were both very satisfied with our meals. The cafe has a European feel and I had the feeling I was somewhere in France or Italy - I was dreaming about it anyway. I would definitely recommend this cafe and will be back again.

Excellent food that is worth the wait (it took approximately 30 minutes for the food to come, after…read moreordering). Every item on every plate was delicious - my family and I had the lamb shoulder (which had a large portion of meat), the catch of the day, the chicken liver entrée/ appetizer, and the bouillabaisse (fish stew). The wait staff was not highly attentive, however - one male server chatted with someone at the bar instead of checking up on us. We had to work hard to get his attention to get the cheque/ bill.