Sooo what to say about Mrs Korea ? Well it seems things…read morewent decidedly down hill since the first review some 8 months ago to the next review 5 months ago ! So here's what I think , yes it has a B food grade , yes some of the buffet has a dubious quality and for sure there are a lot of unanswered questions . But let's not all be food snobs out there ! Go for the experience , go with some friends and just go with it . Cause your really not getting any younger whinging about it and let's face it just cause you went to one fancy place doesn't make you a master chef ! It's cheap , it's a bit cheerful and it will certainly pass the time . With good kimchi and a good selection of meats I was happy for what I paid ($25 with a grab one voucher ).

Saw the advert which claim to be another blockbuster for Korean restaurant. Took my wife and…read morein-laws around 8pm on Sunday evening. Smoky is the first impression . Sat down no one servicing us. We had to ask for plates, water, cups etc. They run out of plates, out of pretty much everything. Fruits served as whole. Tables left uncollected. Summing up, the worse ever had in years.

Spent the whole day walking around. Stopped by here to rest on one of their many sofas and enjoy…read moresome food and drink. The fried chicken and salad were definitely good and crispy. I could eat another one of those salads. It gave me life and some energy to continue the walk to the top of Mt. Eden. Laid back vibe. If you need help, they'll be at the bar/counter to take your order or answer any questions.

The Southern BBQ trend continues…read more.. I'm a fan of this new venue from the boys at Brothers. The vibe is the same but It's much larger than their City Works Depot venue and is kitted out with a full brewery and an authentic Texas BBQ. They've also got a killer outdoor courtyard with festoon lights - it's reminds me heeeeaps of Rainey St in Austin (google it). As for the food, it's pretty on point. It sounds like they did a couple of research trips to the States and it totally shows. Basically you choose you meat(s), add the trimmings (collard greens, burnt end beans, mac 'n cheese, tater tots, pickles, slaw and maybe a couple of others...) and sauces (there's too many to name). It's served canteen style out of bain maries - so pretty casual. All of the meat was pretty good but the standout for me was the pastrami, which was coated in a dry spice rub and deliciously tender. The pickles were also a highlight. They do all their own pickling and they're the perfect mix of sour/salty/sweet. When we went they didn't yet have their liquor license so it was soft drinks all round. I'm looking forward to a return visit complete with a crafty brew.

Chowon officially marks my 3rd Christmas in a row, eating out at a Korean restaurant. It was…read moreunintentional, I swear. When I spent my Christmas week in Auckland, I didn't realize most businesses would be closed (especially the day before Christmas). I went to Auckland with the mindset of having New Zealand cuisine (whatever that is). After circling around CBD on Christmas for what seemed like hours, trying to resist Korean and halal food, my mother and I finally kept heading south to see if there was anything mildly interesting--but ended up giving in when we saw the amazing $20 AYCE Korean barbecue deal. It seemed too good to be true, but it was. For the price of $20 NZD, it is a complete bargain from where I come from (where you pay upwards of at least $30 USD with limited options). This place is small and quaint and resembles a cheap Asian restaurant--doable if you don't care for decor. It is all self-service and DIY. The selection is great--they have such a great variety of different meats, like pork loin, pork belly, lamb, kalbi, to name a few. No complains since they had all the kbbq essentials. I also loved that they offered a few Korean staple dishes, such as kimchi and japchae, and they even had greenshell mussels (though quite limited), which everyone fought their way through for. All was going well and it was becoming a good experience for a dinner we did not anticipate at all. My mother is traditionally Chinese, so she likes steamed veggies. Because the grills had to have foil sheet changed, my mother put a new sheet over and thought she could try cooking a lettuce leaf with a small amount of water. An older Korean man (whom I assume is the owner) saw this and started going berserk on us and pulled a staff member in, yelling in Korean. Of course, this caused most of the restaurant to turn heads on us but we had no idea what he was so angry about. The staff member kindly told us that we shouldn't cook the veggies on the grill, as the water might leak through a hole in the foil sheet and damage the grill, but I'm pretty sure the oil the meats excrete may do much more harm. Other than that scenario, I had no problems because I was very full at the end. I will say that the meat batches were inconsistent--they would bring out frozen meat and fresh meat interchangeably.

Cheap and cheerful. Despite being on Queen Street, it wasn't that busy (we were there relatively…read moreearly though at 6pm). The menu options are quite appealing, so it can be difficult to choose just one dish! It's a great place to go with a small group so you can share a few different options. I ordered the BBQ Chicken, and it was seriously good! I also tried both the fried and steamed Dumplings. I usually prefer steamed, and the ones served here were no exception. Delish! They bring out an array of condiments which are continuously topped up (complimentary). Cheap beer & wine options. I thought this place was great, and definitely plan to return so I can work my way through the rest of the menu.

One of the best EVER ! The food is amazing and the staff is awesome, meet new people and just an…read moreall round awesome place. It was my first ever Korean BBQ place and it was amazing and just the style of the place is awesome, let's just say abit old school but still highly recommend.

Anyone who knows me, knows how deep my love for Korean food runs. I am perpetually asked where the…read morebest Korean bbq in Auckland is, and regrettably up until this point I've only been able to shrug my shoulders in frustration. People have suggested other places and they are OK but nothing has really fully lived up to the standards that I am used after having the real deal back in Korea for so long. Well I am ecstatic to report that Red Pig, end to end is the real deal not only in Auckland but perhaps in all of NZ (yes I know what a bold claim that must be!). The meat selection is what you would expect but the quality of the meat is quite high. The price is reasonable but if you are expecting the same level of gluttony from a bbq buffet you will be disappointed. I would recommend one serving of meat per per person for 4 people and under. For over 4 people you could probably order a bit less that 1 serving per person. The meat is only 1 part of the experience, they have both stonegrill (for porkbelly), and charcoal options (for most of the other cuts). MOST importantly the side dishes and accompaniments to the cut of meat is different and they have paired them genuinely. The staff are super friendly and helpful and genuinely interested in catering to the non-korean crowd which is a BIG PLUS. For most first-timers or novices, Korean bbq can be a bit intimidating but certainly this is not the case at Red Pig. Another plus is that they have a decent menu of other Korean mains as well, so for those who are not keen on bbq or vegetarian they will have options to enjoy as well. I stridently recommend their seafood pancake! I was very impressed by their extensive Korean alcohol selection and even was able to try a peach soju which is waaaay too drinkable. As if the experience couldn't be more genuine, there's even a Karaoke bar next door! Let's just say this is the closest I've felt to Korea in an incredibly long time! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

Yay this place is a gem!…read more Thanks to the lovely Rebekah M. for recommending this place and walking us Korean newbies thru the memu. With the happy hour special dinner and drinks came to $25 per person which is a steal considering how much we ate. Staff where friendly, on hand to help with the charcoal BBQ in the middle of the table and explaining the drinks menu (you have to try Soju a kinda flavored rice wine). Funky pop music set the scene and a handy spot to store your bags under your seat so they don't get in the way. It was the side dishes that came with the BBQ meat that really made the meal sing from flavor packed Kimchi, fresh salads, pickles and lettuce leaf to make a kinda taco with the BBQ meat everything was fresh and tasty.

Wow....just unbelievably wow. If you are in Auckland, this is the restaurant to make reservations…read moreat. You will fall in love with this place and will want to come back again and again. First off, hats off to the owners for doing such an impeccable job on the decor and design. From the intricate restaurant design, the lush comfy chairs, the menu layout, the mocktails, and even the rustic bathrooms were all very impressive. Now let's get down to the food. We started off with the shumai dumplings with peanut sauce. The skin of the shumai was so soft and thin which I truly appreciate because you can taste the stuffing better. The peanut sauce was nutty and savory and extremely addicting! Next we had the salt and pepper tofu with a vinegar sauce. The flavors here were a bit flat and needed more of a peppery taste but the presentation of this dish made it worth it. The chicken satay was super tender and juicy. The creamy sauce with the savory clear vinegar sauce worked really well together. The ribs had a yummy flavor but the meat could have been a bit softer. I recommend doing a broil for the ribs at the end so the sauce gets a nice caramel. To top it off we ended the night with the mango pudding. It was a hard decision but we liked the refreshing flavors. There was a lot of stuff going on in this dessert, but was still impressed with the details in textures. We hope to be back here one day!

Very nice! I loved the interior design, the bar looks full and inviting, the tables are not too…read moreclose, great chairs at the bar where you can watch the chefs cook in real time real food, the booths look comfy for a group, nice accessories around the room, really nice clean bathrooms with awesome music in there:) Food is real, fresh and nicely cooked , great presentation to it, and very tasty. I like it how the portions are designed to share and they come out the kitchen when done without seating on a counter to wait for other meal to be ready. Nice timing in serving: extra fresh!!! We went twice and definitely would go back.

Oh, Love a Duck! How I love your scrumptious ducks!!! This was my first visit to one of their…read morerestaurants in at least two years & I have never been one to stray far from any of their duck dishes, especially the duck noodle soup. Therefore it was a no brainer to order the above dish and I opted to add wontons for an extra $2. The soup came out in less than ten minutes and was streaming hot & full to the brim with fragrant noodles, meat and broth. The broth was so flavoursome on it's own & the duck was 10 out of 10 - succulent, juicy, packed with flavour with just the right amount of fat. The wontons were really flavoursome too - nothing like the run of the mill kind you get at chinese fish & chip shops. I am looking forward to a repeat visit in the next few days as my trip to Mt Eden was mainly to get a pair of boots repaired, a shop that was highly recommended by Yelpers. My visit to Love a Duck on Dominion Road makes me wonder why I haven't visited their Northcote branch in ages!!

Almost tried every single Asian BBq place. This place is definitely not my favourite. The food was…read moresuper average and service was poor. When I ordered roast pork, it almost seem like left over with tons of fatty bits and hardly any meat. The duck was the same, as we ordered a whole duck and is missing one of the leg and wing... Who knows what happen with that. But we did get double duck neck... Lol

Not sure why the reviews for this place are so bad but I thought the food here is delicious and…read moreauthentic! I really enjoyed the BBQ duck which was nice and crispy. The roast pork though, was a little too dry and flavorless. Service was okay, and the prices were decent.

We dined here twice while in Auckland. The duck is divine…read more Came with addition of cucumbers and two sauces. Fish soup was a very generous serving and addicting.

A decent Korean restaurant in new market! My all time fav is the tofu soup and it comes with rice…read moreand 5 other side dishes! My bf loves their pork bone soup! Both a must try! I prefer this restaurant as it is closer to home and also lots of parking options unlike other ones in the Auckland City. You can also continue to refill those side dishes too! Yummmm! I must say I m a regular and usually crave for Korean once every fortnight! Nom nom nom. Kimchi, garlic and spiciness? Go n try!

Very nice little korean place. The food was good. Although the shop itself is a bit small, it was…read morestill a nice environment. Would definitely come again