I have a thing for ramen. Here I came all the way to New Zealand, and I have been looking for ramen…read morejust so I can compare it with ramen back home, ramen in Tokyo, ramen in Toranto, etc. I passed by a ramen shop on my last day in Auckland while going to the airport. I just wasn't hungry at the time, so I had to let it go. On my first day in Wellington, I passed by Hey Sushi on the way to my hotel. I noticed its sign says "ramen." The place is mostly for take out (take away as they say in NZ). It has 5 stools and 2 small bars against the windows for people who want to dine in. I just wasn't sure, so I took a quick look and moved on. For the next 2 days, I walked all over town looking for ramen and all I found was udon. Udon just isn't the same, and I have no special feelings for it. Finally I went back to Hey Sushi and ordered a spicy beef ramen. I was pleasantly surprised. It's not tonkotsu ramen, but it was good.It came with many slices of beef, half a stewed egg, spinach, and a bunch of other toppings. I was so happy and couldn't believe I didn't go there earlier. Today, it started to rain like a real winter day, which gave me the perfect excuse to have ramen again! I went back there after coming back from a long hike (tramp, they call it here). I ordered shoyu ramen with chashu (bbq pork) this time. It looked great! It came with so many slices of chashu not just 2 or 3. I also picked a combination of sushi as appetizers (not that I needed anything to make me hungrier). They were good, too! The prices are also very reasonable. If you go there after 4:30, you can get boxed combination sushi for $7 a box (closing sale). These pieces are much bigger and better than the ones St Pierre's Sushi. Before I left, I picked a $7 pre-boxed sushi so I can eat later as snack. Oh, I also like that it has a flat screen TV that constantly plays Japanese rock concerts. When I walked in today, Mika Nakashima was performing Glamorous Sky. I love that song.

Food was fantastic, so much variety and you can order donburi or curry meals as well! I'm a…read morevegetarian and was spoilt for choice with options, not something I'm used to, but I loved it. The sushi itself was really good, could tell it was fresh, and flavoursome. You have the option of seating or takeaway which is super. Even though they were busy at lunchtime they still had plenty of each item, which was very impressive. Best sushi I've had in wellington. The prices were also very good.

Ordered the tacos. Weren't great. The Cajun blackened fish was just battered fish, nothing special,…read morethe mushroom tacos weren't really showing any of the flavours advertised - rather dull. Combined with the lacklustre service I can't recommend this place.

Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy…read moreI searched online for such place located downtown, found this Mexican restaurant, and immediately decided to travel to it Good move! The place features very typical images on the walls. Having traveled and stayed in Mexico for 5 months, I was brought right there Music is really nice Lots of seats Very friendly and efficient staff And food is a fusion, bringing the best of both worlds They have different types of snacks & sides, tacos, quesadillas, and even desserts, and plenty of drinks to choose from, tequilas, magraritas, mezcal, liquors... I personally went for a "fried jackfruit con cola" taco, a "slow braised ancho & agave lamb shoulder" quesadilla, and a "pan fried broccoli florets" side (my favorite) As a drink, as I don't drink alcohol, I went for pineapple + strawberry soda And "cinnamon spiced churros" as a dessert I really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the staff, and the location Oh, and they also have margarita workshops for groups of people who want to learn how to make them Highly recommended, "me encantó"!

Found this place while walking along the wharf in downtown. It was a gorgeous autumn day with the…read moresun shining and I was starving and in need of a cold drink. There were bean bags strewn across the lawn area in front the historic looking restaurant front and I wasn't sure at first if you could get service there or if it was just a public "lounge" area. I found a large comfy bean bag next to a little table and basked in the sun for a minute or two before an attentive waiter came over with a menu. I ordered a beer and their lamb app. The beer came out quick and deliciously cold and the lamb took a bit of time, but it was worth it as it was cooked correctly, the meat was tender and flavorful, and for an app, it was very filling! They have an excellent selection of drinks (loved the local beer offerings) and a robust menu. I would definitely have come back for a full on lunch or dinner had I had more time in Welly.

Well the location and ambience are great, but it took over an hour to get a Caesar Salad and it…read morewasn't that great. Place was empty when we got there and I think I know why.

The food arrives fast. The menu is diverse. It's child friendly and even has an outdoor area…read more The service is good, very human, but could be a bit more organised (they didn't remember who ordered what). Their fresh fig + almonds desert is a must try!

At the butt end of Cuba Street, you'd need to go a little out of the main drag to find CIN CIN…read more That said, it was well worth the detour. The premises is simple enough, nothing memorable but the staff were excellent and attentive. We shared a very moreish calamari but I then had a carbonara that was simply delicious. Not like any carbonara I've had before, the creamy sauce base and bacon lardons were divine. I think the pasta was penne but inhaled the lot so fast I didn't stop long enough to check. Waddled back into the evening sunshine. Recommended.

We were craving Thai food and passed this spot that was busy during dinner the previous day, so…read morestopped by for lunch. We had an average experience here - we found the prices to be a bit steeper than we expected, so we opted to split a Pad Thai, which ended up being smaller than expected and didn't quite hit the flavors for us - saucier and sweeter than preferred. Service was a bit slow, and sadly they were almost out of thai iced coffee so they couldn't accommodate our order of two, so they kindly gave us both a small complimentary sample. The interior is cute, but the walkway from the restaurant to the bathroom was a bit messy and dirty. Others seated near us had the tom yum soup and that looked really good!

Great flavors Walked in they had a table available on a…read moreFriday night Was a little noisy but it was quick service and yummy food Roti and peanut sauce Cashew vegan Friend rice beef Also good prices

I enjoyed lunch at this eatery near my office. It's within the Press Hall - a broad, open and quite…read morenoisy food hall on Willis Street. The staff were very helpful to guide me through the best options for my taste and dietary requirements. I chose the Earth Bowl, but not the slow egg. I had a plain poached egg. It was served very nicely with generous rocket, some roasted cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini and carrot. It would have had hummus but I swapped that out for basil oil. It was a nice lunch. I'd come again as the things other diners had liked great too.

I've been so many times and loved every experience. The food and juices are always fresh and…read moredelicious. The coffee is excellent and you can't beat the view and the service. The staff had been very friendly and kind every time I've been, even during the busy lunch rush.

A real gem! Divided menu of vegan and non-vegan dishes. Everything sounded great. Had a long black…read morecoffee followed by the açaí bowl and split the Vegan Kiwi bfast with my daughter. We were so hungry. Dee-lish! Service was fast and very pleasant. Funky cute place with hanging plant holders and old windows as wall art. Warning: The outside sign is obscured by a bus stop and cannot be seen from the opposite side of the street. Highly recommend! There's even vegan donuts and other baked goods.

Friendly staff in this place who take care of the customers and this is showed by how many people…read morewere in the place without it being crammed or too frantic. The simple food is cooked well with nice ingredients and good presentation. I enjoyed my burrito bowl immensely: good mixture of ingredients and a good amount of spicy zing to it all. The coffees were great too. Tip: Good spot for people watching given that it's right next to the bus stop and just off Cuba Street. Will definitely be heading back.

Great food in a lovely setting inside a garden center and the staff were great. We hade an orange…read morealmond cake, salmon Benedict and a gluten-free portobello halloumi stack hash with a side of grilled tomato and an avocado salad. Everything was great and they have vegan, keto and gluten free options.

Always a great meal and excellent coffee too. Set in the garden centre with funky art chairs. Great…read morespace for all ages. Excellent counter food and menu options. Can be a bit noisy when full.