This place is so good! I love a good beer and I found a few of them here. I went in on Boxing Day…read moreand it was pretty busy, but the server let us know before ordering that there would be a 30-60 min wait on the food. We were okay with that as we were waiting out the rain, so we ordered some beers at the bar and settled in to a comfy table. I ordered the Bitter Bitch and my boyfriend got the Perriss IPA - they were both so delicious! I love a hoppy IPA and both of these were super hop-forward, so I was in happy land drinking mine and part of my boyfriends (hey, he was our driver, I was doing him a service). I also ordered the shroom tacos (yay for vegan options on the menu that aren't salad!) and my boyfriend got the chicken burger, which came with chips. My tacos were on the "small bites" menu, so I ordered a side of avo to bulk it up. Anyway, also before ordering, the server told us that there was a 15% surcharge on everything since it was boxing day. Um, that's annoying and frustrating when companies push the employees inflated holiday pay charge on to the customer, but it was raining and we just wanted to chill so we agreed to the charge. All together for two beers, a chicken burger and mushroom tacos with avo, our bill came to $68. That seemed completely absurd to me, I'm guessing the beers were more expensive than we had planned. Oh well, life goes on. The food was super good and so was the beer, and the lighting in here is great for photos as well. I would recommend this place 100%, just know that you will come out with a significantly smaller bank account.

If you are crew on the cruise ships, just beware of this brewery. They will not accept our crew ID…read moreor a photo of your passport, which the ship holds from us. One star for good atmosphere, but the rest was disappointing. My friends and I walked directly to find this brewery only to be turned away because of our IDs. You'd think a bar in a cruise terminal would learn that crew cards are issued in color coded and printed horizontally for the seldom few crew under 21 and are white and vertical for those over 21. Isn't the drinking age here 18 anyway?! Highly disappointing... Food is typical overpriced bar fare. A disappointing way to end an otherwise adventure filled day.

Travels need to stop here and try this place!…read more We found this wonderful gem by the airport on our trip into Auckland. We had a wait for the rest of our group to arrive by plane and we're starved. The food was fantastic and everything on the buffet and brought to our table was superb. The service by Manish and his service was even better. Clean, wonderfully unique and overall a great experience. Here's the best review overall. My 70-yr old mother was with us and an extremely picky eater. She ate everything served and went back for more. Don't get any better than that.

Great food and a lot to eat for the 45 dollar price tag. Don't fill up on the yummy skewers though…read moreas there is still a salad rice and main course. Went there a second time and it was just as fabulous. Highly recommend

One of the best burgers I've had. Period. Why?…read more Al Burger flavor was succulent with lots of flavor on every bite. The meat was cooked perfectly. The bun was had the right amount of crisp. Al's sauce was the bonus that took it all over the top. I added the combo for a complete meal. The coleslaw had enough a unique tangy taste. The pickle and fries were ok. I will try the poutine fries next. Service was solid. I didn't know you pay at the register, but I was really satisfied with my meal that the extra time waiting to find out didn't matter. Al's Deli is a solid spot for a 5-Star burger.

New owners now, sadly it is not the original owner, Al from Montreal…read more Unfortunately the food and customer service has gone downhill and they no longer offer a genuine Canadian experience when it comes to their food.

If I could give this KFC negative stars I would...Didn't have any chicken and it only closes at…read more12am and no chicken at 10pm...Waited almost 30 mins in the drivethru. Never again will I be going to this KFC

There are a lot of restaurant choices in Tauranga. Bamboo's menu looked interesting, so we stopped…read morethere for lunch. We really enjoyed the food; I was surprised the restaurant was not busier on a Sunday afternoon. Food: We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered -Five Spice Roasted Pork Bao, Honey BBQ Chicken Bao, Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Chicken and Mango Salad Service: The employees were friendly but not very attentive. Although the restaurant was not very busy, they did not check on us at all and never refilled the water glasses. Ambiance: Casual, bright space.

Bamboo has only been open for 4 weeks at the time of this review. It draws you in with cool music…read moreplaying, and several outdoor tables in a cool, new setting. We had plans to walk up the whole main ave to check the town out on our first night, but Bamboo looked so much fun that we stopped immediately. Service was super friendly. We had a great server named Maria who chatted with us and gave us tips on the town. She also gave more service than were used to receiving in New Zealand, checking to see if we liked our food after we ordered and making sure we were good. The food was mostly a hit too. We loved the Korean fried chicken wings, and both Bao that we tried. The Bao is only served by the each, but each one is HUGE. Not like the typical small Bao we're used to getting in orders of 3 small sandwiches. The only miss was the Detox Turmeric Soup. The noodles and dumplings were good, but the broth had no flavor. It definitely was missing salt, and some kind of fat. I added a bunch of hot sauce and soy sauce to mine to make it a little more flavorful. Fortunately, everything else was so yummy that I would easily come back and try something else! We saw so many other delicious plates go out and wanted to try everything. The cocktail and wine list was good too. This is a great, hip place that would be perfect for a get together at night with your best mates, cocktails, and bites.

I went there with my family and I was underwhelmed by my meal. Firstly I had to wait about 25 mins…read morelonger than my family for my meal.. Then, while my husband liked his pork belly & my son liked his chicken wings, my smoked beef cheek with Penang curry sauce was so smoky that it kind of tasted like a chemical taste. I was expecting the panang sauce to taste like the sweet nutty sauce you get in Thai recipes but it was spicy and kind of sour tasting. I would go back for the chicken wings but that's about it.

From the owner: No.8 at the Mount, Restaurant & Bar…read more A fusion of balanced flavours is the key to success for our head chef Shane Kearns. Like his counterpart in our Northland No.8 restaurant, Shane aims to delight customers with a menu full of choice that offers modern asian cooking unlike anything else in the Bay of Plenty. He and his team use fresh ingredients and a combination of bold cooking techniques to ensure you walk away knowing 'you can't get this at home'. The whole experience of dining at No. 8 has been designed specifically so our customers enjoy the chance to share each plate with friends, which enhances the experience rather than giving food envy. The decadent interior adds to the atmosphere making you feel like you've been transported somewhere exotic on holiday. Our staff are handpicked to make sure every meal you have here is unforgettable. The soft shell crab already has a reputation in Northland so we've added it to our menu along with an array of choices which include a wide range of gluten and dairy free options. We are committed to sustainable local produce where possible and meats to ensure our flavours, our food and ambience are the priority.

I enjoyed my experience at Belly Worship. Service was friendly and helpful. The food was not too…read morespicy. I also tried a drink which was great.

Neon lights? Check. Cheap and delicious Asian-fusion food?…read moreCheck. Friendly service? Check. Unlimited corn chips and fizzy and closing time of 2am? Bonus. You will find all this and more at the newly opened Belly Worship, a Chinese-fusion style restaurant located on Dominion Road. On the menu, there are a range of dishes available - steamed and fried dumplings, taco buns, spicy pancakes, stir-fried noodles, chicken, pork, beef and tofu dishes. The restaurant is not licensed, but they do offer a self-service bar where you pay just $3 for unlimited soft drink, alongside popcorn, corn chips and pretzels. This is a great idea - something to snack on while you wait for the rest of your party. It is also self-service for plates, bowls, cutlery and added sauces. Between three of us, we ordered quite a feast: - Spinach Taco Bun with Pork Belly ($7) - Shrimp, Pork and Chive Dumplings ($12) - Litchi Pork ($9.90) - Spicy Pancake ($5), with Duck (+$8) - Bamboo Chicken Wings ($14) - KungFu Kebabs with Fish Tofu and Beef ($16) - Scallion Fried Broccoli ($14) - Coconut Rice ($3) We enjoyed every dish (except one, see below), with our favourites being their signature Litchi Pork - similar to sweet and sour pork, but a little less rich and accompanied by potatoes and whole litchi (lychees). Priced at $9.90, it is a steal! The Spicy Pancake was also a highlight - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can choose to have one of six fillings if you like (at an additional price) - we chose Duck. The pancake was huge, and with the extra duck and bean sprouts/slaw, this could be a meal in itself! It was also spicy, flavourful and the duck was cooked perfectly. We also liked the deliciously spiced and crispy Bamboo Chicken Wings, the arrival of the Shrimp, Pork and Chive Dumplings sizzling in the pan, the KungFu Kebabs with tender beef (not sure about the fish tofu), and our two side dishes, Scallion Fried Broccoli (YUM!) and Coconut Rice. The only dish we did not enjoy was the Spinach Taco Bun. Having read many great reviews, I had high hopes. Plus, the bun is green! (Thanks to the fresh spinach infused into the soft taco bun). However, we were super disappointed and left half of it. The bun was dry, the pork belly was dry and there was no flavourful sauce to tie all the ingredients together. Serving sizes for all dishes were plentiful and everything is reasonably priced. We also had more than enough to eat (for three) for lunch the following day. So, what did I think overall? Belly Worship is definitely worth checking out, for its cheap and cheerful menu, Instagram-worthy decor, and quirky self-service bar offering unlimited snacks and soft drink.. bring on the Fanta!!! [P.S. If you are Googling 'Belly Worship', make sure you put Dominion Road or Auckland too... otherwise you will be in for a surprise!]

My daughter wanted some more "Americanized" food while we were visiting. Vons is in the Elliott…read moreStables food court. Food came out quickly and piping hot! The chicken is white meat and well seasoned served with fries "chips" and a nice small salad. Very tasty!

While I did not try anything from this restaurant, my friend who took me to the upscale food court…read morethis restaurant is located in kept telling me that out of all the offerings, she ALWAYS hits up Bonz because their Cajun fried chicken is what dreams are made of. If you say so! The chicken did look friend to perfection and if you have ever been curious as to what heaven smells like, then you must take a whiff of this chicken, that includes you too VEGANS!

Hansan in The new brickworks area in new LYNN is perfect for a pre movie dinner. Around $15 for a…read moremain, and service is super speedy. My only complaint is that I ordered the wrong thing, curry noodles: while tasty the fine Vietnamese rice noodles continue to cook on the hot broth making them gluggy and not nice to eat. The wonton where auwsome, worth ordering for the side of pickles. I will be back, even just to try another dish.

Have been here quite a few times now and it never disappoints,except for one time when the service…read morewas really slow. This time as is the norm when go in we are quickly attended to.  Seated quickly and given the menus. And once we had chosen our orders were taken quickly , and not long in coming to the table.  This time i ordered the Shredded Pork and Spare Ribs on rice. For a drink the Milk Egg and Soda Water. Without going into too much detail i can say it was all cooked very well. No complaints there. As for the drink...delicious. I have tried other dishes from here in the past and never fail to disappoint.   So all in all i would recommend Hansan as somewhere to go if you are into Vietnamese cuisine, or Asian at that.  Service good, food good and the price okay.

2.6. Old style pizzas. Soft bases. Safe toppings which tasted pretty much the same. Our three…read morepizzas were ok but certainly not inspiring. They met the immediate need. On the positive side they were nice and hot when collected. Bare pass only.