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.

Since its opening in 2015, Lucky Buddha still remains one of my favourite eateries in Auckland. It…read moreis situated on Fort Street, which is fast becoming a foodie mecca, with the likes of Ima Cuisine, Miann and Beirut and around the corner, my favourite ice creamery, Giapo. The first time I dined at Lucky Buddha, I didn't quite know what to expect, but after learning that the owners are Korean, the head chef is Filipino and that they are serving Asian fusion cuisine (namely Japanese, Korean, Thai and Filipino), I was really excited. I have since dined at Lucky Buddha four times, and each time has been a very memorable foodie experience. The food is fresh and flavourful, and the cocktail list and service is excellent. Below, I list my favourite dishes and drinks at Lucky Buddha. For food, I recommend the following: * Sriracha Pork Steamed Buns filled with tender pulled pork, fresh herbs and a cracker spicy peanut sauce. This is my favourite entree on the menu as it has that melt in your mouth wow factor. The bao comes in a pair, so I recommend sharing it with another dining companion, so you can share a few other entrees! * Wakame Salad with Cured Salmon served with creamy avocado, crispy nori, foam and puffed rice. This dish incorporates two of my favourite foods - salmon and avocado, so I knew it would be a winner. The puffed rice and crispy nori gives the dish great texture. * Soba Noodle Salad with Avocado and Teriyaki Chicken - this is the perfect lunch dish! It is another great combination (soba noodles, avocado and teriyaki chicken), is extremely filing (carb + protein x2) and will keep you going for the rest of the afternoon. My favourite part of this dish is the fried crunchy soba noodles on top! * Bibimbap with Korean mixed rice, seasonal vegetables, soy beef and gochujang. Bibimbap is a classic Korean dish and also one of my favourite meals, so I was super excited to try Lucky Buddha's version. I tried this dish only a few weeks' ago, and it is now my new favourite! I loved the presentation, with the brightly coloured veg, flavoursome beef and semi-raw egg. The fun part of Bibimbap is that you get to mix all the ingredients together! Just one sad note - no kimchi. For drinks, I highly recommend trying one of their cocktails. Their cocktail list changes frequently, some of which are only on the menu according to the season. I have so far enjoyed the Dark Stormy Asian cocktail with Mount Gay XO rum, ginger, herb bitters and citrus (a highlight the first time I dined at Lucky Buddha) and the Heavens Surprise cocktail with Herradura Plata tequila, watermelon, mint and elderflower - I just HAD to order this cocktail as it incorporated my favourite food and my favourite spirit! It was refreshing and delicious. Lucky Buddha also has a small wine and sake list and a range of Asian beers on offer, including a beer of the same name. For a non-alcoholic option, try one of their iced teas or house made sodas. If the above is not enough to tempt you, then another reason why you should dine at Lucky Buddha is because of their excellent service. Each time I have visited, staff are friendly and efficient, water glasses are always topped up and you don't have to wait long for your food. Overall, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lucky Buddha. Thinking about it now, it definitely makes my top five list in Auckland, for its Asian Fusion menu (featuring Japanese, Thai, Filipino and Korean classics), refreshing cocktails and consistently good service. I highly recommend dining at Lucky Buddha the next time you're out!

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.

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.

The best eggs Benedict I have ever had. And I've had a lot. So consistent every single time. Not to…read moremuch hollandaise sauce. I get a bacon one and ask for it crispy and they are quick with bringing it out even though I ask for it to be cooked a little bit longer. I love this 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!

Lovely food and staff. Amazing for vegans. My favourite is the peanut sauce and crispy vegan…read morechicken on rice. Of course the classic Thai curries are amazing also.

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 just had an Americano and macchiato ( they didn't know what a cortado was) and a slice of…read morechocolate cake because the pastries looked bad. Everything was mediocre at best. The savory dishes did look good however.

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.

Great location close to the water, nice spot after wandering around Devonport. Service was…read morefriendly, casual atmosphere and tasty selections. Hubby had the Scotch fillet and really enjoyed it, I had the Venison burger (sans bun and sub the fries with greens to make it as paleo as possible-hey I'm on vacation here I can have the sauce!) and really enjoyed it as well. Washed down with some L&P and perfect little lunch on a sunny day. Seemed to have a wider selection than some of the other spots we passed. Definitely give it a try!