This restaurant has a wonderful menu that includes many deli favorites. I was torn between the…read morejackfruit barbecue ribs and the croque monsieur. The barbecue jackfruit plate one, and it $22 was basically enough food for two people. The jackfruit barbecue ribs were incredible: I've never ordered a jackfruit dish before and this was delicious with fantastic barbecue sauce that was tangy but not too sweet and had lots of smoky depth. The corn fritters for like dumplings and very tasty. The garlic bread was just like I would make it home and the rest of vegetable salad was very delicious. They do not have decaf coffee since they only have one coffee grinder - But I tried a couple of chicory as a flat white with coconut milk and was very pleased with the flavor and the drink it's self. The owner of the restaurant was raised on a dairy farm! She and I talked about all the problems that dairy farms and people are causing to the environment generally and especially in New Zealand with use of chemicals and the runoff from agriculture. Peace begins on the plate - and a full belly begins at Kaiaroha!

Definitely a high class vegan joint. The emphasis here is more on savory (sorry, savoury) items…read morerather than more sweet bakery items like we have in the United States. Still, comparisons with Timeless Coffee (Oakland, CA) and The Butcher's Son (Berkeley CA, not the one in Auckland) are apt. On my first visit I had a classic kiwi item, which is hard to find in the US, a sausage roll and second visit cheesecake. My only complaint is that it probably could have been half the size! The owner was super friendly and we exchanged notes on vegan biz here and in the States. Finally, the coffee was excellent and more like my American coffee expectations with a bolder flavor. Must stop for any vegan in Auckland.

Everything is an upgrade to our included breakfast. Want hot chocolate even though there is a hot…read morechocolate packet in your room? No, that's an upgrade. Want a flat white? Same thing. Real orange, another upgrade. And pancakes which cost less than the scrambled eggs, you guessed it. Another upgrade. Otherwise, everybody seems to love the breakfast here....

Based on the earlier reviews, I selected this restaurant for their veggie and salad options…read more However, the menu must have changed since the reviews of more than a year ago, as the non-meat options were limited. The setting is open and pleasant. The kitchen is in easy view and there are palm trees scattered thoughout the large room. Service was inconsistent. It started off great, perhaps because we were early, and later by 7 pm we were searching for our waiter to bring us the check. This is a slightly overpriced restaurant, perhaps because it is in a hotel. Yet, this is not my definition of "fine dining"...it is strictly a casual affair, both in service and quality/presentation of food. We had a grilled chicken breast , w/ salad, $38. My King Salmon w/ pesto slaw (see photos), was $32. A side of steamed veggies was $8. A reasonable option to dining in downtown.

This is probably one of the best raw kitchen producers around the Auckland area …read more With juices from well and good and sublime cakes this is where you come if your tummy is blocking your view to your toes . I don't know what it is about the raw style cakes but I like them ! With the crunchy nutty bases and creamy cashew filling it's like eating a healthy cheesecake (imagine if that really existed ?) I had the romesco noodles and a Mexican salad both were good , a rose water as well . I'll be back to try one of their wraps .

This place is a little bit hard to find, tucked into the corner of a large shopping plaza, but I'm…read moreglad I found it! I didn't know they closed at 4 and I showed up at 4:05 and they were kind enough to still serve me! Plenty of options. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the prices. The tasty Buddha Bowl was $15 and barely kept me full for a few hours. There are similar vegetarian salad spots with the same type of cabinet food for $8-10.

Located on the second floor, this Restuarant serves vegetarian food choices. Two of us ate…read morebreakfast here. Cappuccino made just right & served in a big cup. Off to a good start! We ate scrambled eggs, crunchy toast, greens with some type of green sauce that decorated the plate. The food was healthy, simple and scrumptious. I am going back later today!

I absolutely love having breakfast/lunch at Raw Power. It is about a 30 second walk from my work,…read morewhich makes it an amazing location! They serve a range of delicious vegetarian meals and salads. Their breakfasts are out of this world! I usually order the Lemon Pancakes ($13.90) which comes with grilled banana, mixed berries, maple syrup and creme fraiche or the French Toast ($14.50) with the exact same accompaniments. Both are very filing and delicious and will keep you full till lunchtime! For lunch, I either order the Curry Vegetable Soup ($8.50) which consists of pumpkin, carrot and onion and is served with focaccia bread or I really enjoy the Toasted Feta Sandwich ($10.20) - both are equally delicious. But the real deal is definitely their salad bar. You can choose from a bowl or plate size and fill it up with as many salads as you like. Some of the salads include: roasted mixed vegetables, salad greens with avocado and cucumber, soba noodles, pumpkin, beetroot, chickpeas, kidney/broad beans and cauliflower/broccoli. Then when you've finished piling it mountain high, you can add as many olives, nuts, gherkins, jalapenos and cottage cheese to your salad as you wish. So amazing! They also make hot drinks, smoothies and juices. I have ordered a Mocha twice and both times, it was delicious and extra extra hot (just how I like it!). I recommend this cafe to all. I'm not a complete vegetarian but I do enjoy vegetarian food a lot. The food is great, the service is quick and friendly and the portion sizes are perfect. Absolutely delicious every time!

This lonely vegetarian outpost on the vacation-y peninsula east of Auckland was probably the most…read morestereotypical vegetarian spot I've seen in New Zealand, from the menu to the overheard conversations about digestive enzymes to the sign asking you to literally pay forwards someone's meal. I found it expensive enough paying for my own on my increasingly limited vacation budget, but the corn-based fritter I ordered, while largely inscrutable in composition, was nonetheless satisfying. I ordered some feijoa juice not knowing what it was (apparently it's South American, but New Zealanders seem to like it as I've seen it elsewhere), an intriguing concoction to be sure. If I were looking to eat something before visiting some of the remote beaches, I would want to stop here rather than taking a chance on finding something good elsewhere.

I LOVE Cafe Sola! Fabulous menu and fresh ingredients, a…read moredelight for a vegetarian like me to find. I recommend the Corn Fritters and the Ginger Crunch. A double whammy of goodness with an espresso (short black thank you) in a takeaway cup with a chocolate covered espresso bean perched on top. Mmmmwah! Bustling, busy, and a darling little outside seating area that's mostly for locals I'm guessing as they don't advertise it! Don't pass through Thames without getting your lunch here. As good a cafe you'd see anywhere in the world, I'd sit SOLA up there with London or Santa Monica for sure.

OMG this cute little vegetarian restaurant where Jai Jalaram Khaman used to be is amazing with…read morefresh food from the Bombay region of India, a little different from the regular offerings, but easy to manage with the helpful suggestions from the staff. We were a hungry group of four girls and at 17ish dollars a head we were well catered for. Starters we went with the lovely owners suggestions and tried three starter between us, one potatoes dish one fried coriander (trust me you just have to try) and one fried sago dish all came with lovely dips and sauces and at $4 or $5 each an impressive serving. Main We shared 2 Thali's which is a kinda set plate with pickles, salad, spiced rice, dal and breads. every was very tasty Desert Even thou we where heading into the too full stage by now the deserts were interesting enough to tempt us, I had the Shrikhand which was sweet and full of flavour and interesting blend of cardamon and sweet sugar. a little defiantly goes a long way... All washed down with Mango Lassi which looked a vibrant colour. I will be back no doubt with more friends to tow to show off this little gem in Sandringham.

It's a cozy vegeterian restaurant that has amazing Mumbai street food options. The Pav Bhaji was…read moredelicious. It has Gujarati and Maharashtrian items on the menu and very authentic. We also found a lot of Jain options here. The owner was really sweet and she made sure we got to eat the food we love. I would recommend everyone looking for authentic Mumbai style food with a lot of Jain options to definitely visit this place. Thank you, Saattveek for the delicious food and the great hospitality!

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.

Indian restaurants often have a puzzling lack of service, and this one was certainly one of those…read more They didn't exactly look happy to see me, and closed up shortly thereafter (with plenty of time left on their posted hours), much as another reviewer had noted. I never understand when I offer to pay money for food (or anything), and the person offering it doesn't at least acknowledge that I'm doing them a solid. Setting that aside, the food I eventually received was fine, but nothing special. Their idli didn't seem quite fresh, but the sambar to dip them in was pretty spicy. Their chole bhatura offered an impressive array of garnishes for the chickpeas and three pieces of bread (normally I've seen two or one big one). Those chickpeas were flavorful enough, but oddly enough, not as spicy as they looked. It was a decent value meal, and they had an appealing menu, but they didn't do much to impress me.

I bloody love this place but my beloved has issues with the perceived lack of ease in picking up…read moretakeaways from here. I have to really work my whole "I cook/you procure" argument to get a taste of Ras Vatika. Which is solely vegetarian and does both South and North Indian dishes for really great prices. You can dine in too of course but it's very Balmoral if you know what I mean. Still, New Flavour started somewhere and this place does get busy. You can't bring your wine but they do provide a nice bottle of water with metal tumblers which somehow makes for a richer experience. It's so often the little things. If you get a peek behind the counter it literally looks like a group of women cooking out of their home kitchen, it's that rustic. They're mostly very nice however beware the surly teenager. That's probably just a good general rule for life really. I particularly appreciate the Thali as I am greedy but there's only so much that will fit in my tummy. This is the place that started my sambhar habit and I still believe a person could live on sambhar alone with no detrimental effects. But why would you when there's so much more on offer? If you haven't tried the staple spicy Indian soup before, come here, get a Thali and a whole new world will open up. In that world is the other thing that makes Ras Vatika so much more than a curry house - the "Snacks" and the "Chat". In fact I think this is what they do best. My most favourite is the little heart shaped Cutlet (yup weird name) whose ingredients remain largely unexplained but does involve coconut which I have a special fondness for. I'll just say that it's savoury, spicy and sweet all at once. Try it.

Got this for dinner for my first night in Auckland, to say it's amazing is an understatement. I…read moreordered the pad see ew and devoured my entire plate without putting the fork down. Perfect food along with great service and quality. Keep doing what you're doing Me Thai!

Our very last meal in New Zealand during our trip did not disappoint!…read more We were scootering around Auckland on a speedy self-tour of the hottest spots, and were hungry for a bite. We searched for top Thai restaurants nearby, and this one popped up. I'm so glad we went! As we found customary in NZ, service was personable and exceptional here at Me Thai. We found out it recently changed hands and the new family running it is so excited to meet more neighborhood locals and visitors alike. We ordered our very predictable Thai favorites: red curry and Pad Thai. Both had such depth of flavor! The beef in the curry was perfectly cooked, with lots of yummy veggies and peanuts. The Pad Thai really hit the spot - the perfect tangy sauce. We sat outside, but the inside is sooo darling and well decorated too! Wishing this spot and the family that now runs it much success.