The most amazing squid rings and prawns one can get to taste on the shore. Different ways of…read morepreparations if u r a sea food lover from just steamed, to garlic , to spicy u name it. Not at all pricy and excellent quality. Peking duck a must try but book in advance not to be disappointed. A proper Chinese restaurant and a cut above the rest on the shore :) heaps of parking off site and seating for around 50-60 at least....enjoy

My favourite cheap eat anywhere, bar none!! Don't come here for the decor unless you're into white…read morewalls, and don't come here for a panoramic view unless you're into carparks and Blockbuster video rental stores. However, if it's damn tasty Chinese food in massive portions for sweet bugger all money, then you've definitely come to the right place!! Judging by how full this place gets these days, word of mouth has spread - plenty of people are down for cheap and cheerful! Gather your friends or family, bring a bottle down (BYO only, no drinks menu - no corkage!!!), and get a few of the big dishes to share. Everything's great (and nothings more than $10-$15), but I recommend the salt and pepper squid, the beans, the satay beef (comes out sizzling!) and the sweet and sour pork. Awesome awesome place, just make sure you book ahead on a Fri/Sat night and don't expect great service or ambiance.

I thought the fries were awesome! They have three different sizes and the prices were reasonable…read more My fries were well seasoned and crispy! Just how I like them. There is a lot of variety, so you can get exactly what you want. I tried to go back while in Auckland, but never made it. I do recommend this place. Sorry, no pictures. My hands were too greasy and I dropped my phone (lol, I'm kidding...)

I really wanted to like this place but I was terribly unimpressed. We got here late but there were…read moreno other diners. So we ordered two Chick'n and Fries Munch Boxes and a chocolate shake. I was surprised at how long our order took but FINALLY we retrieved out food from the counter and dug in. The Chick'n was disappointingly dry!!! I was hoping the fries would be similar to Belgian frites, but no, these were kinda basic thick cut french fries, no more, no less. The shake was good, though.

Double cheeseburger and fries combo! Pretty choice burger if you're in the neighborhood. Currently…read moreno seating available but a good take out option! The quality of the burger and fries are pretty legit and I would recommend trying them out!

Oh hello yelp, it's been a while!!…read more What we got: double cheeseburger Chocolate shake Fries Verdicts: Double cheese burger - great, I mean they're buns were soft the patty was juicy. Honestly it's just a good old classic burger Fries - I do prefer skinny fries than thick, these were great but nothing special. Cause you know... it's fries Chocolate shake - now they're called shake out... to be honest I didn't have a high expectation just curious on this shake... and honestly... it's just okay. If you've tasted cool whip.. it kinda just tastes like you're eating chocolate cream. If you pick up the cup it's super light which makes you think... is this really ice cream? What is this really made of ? Service - you get a hi and you press your order yourself which was nice. Also the food was super fast but maybe that's just cause there wasn't many people around. Overall, it's okay.... it isn't the best... it isn't in and out and it isn't shake shack (maybe this is a copy of shake shack) but honestly for the price I dont think I would come back it's something I'd try and be like oh yeah it's okay then never come back cause it's expensive as heck. But I don't think that's their fault... nz in itself is just super expensive But give it a try :)

There's nothing much more enjoyable than great fish 'n' chips on the beach, but it's not the…read moreeasiest to make that a reality, as a lot of takeaways places just don't seem that fantastic. Had been planning to get to this place for ages with my girlfriend, and we finally got our act together and made our way down for a naughty unhealthy dinner and find a nice spot to enjoy it. I have to say I don't think I've had a better fish 'n' chips experience outside an actual restaurant than we did here. The fish was fresh, and the batter not stodgy and heavy, nice and light, and the healthy dose of chips made for a pant-stretchingly good meal. Definitely glad we decided to try it, and will be back again for sure.

The Takapuna Fish Shop is my go-to fishmonger - there's not many on the shore but I've always found…read morethe fish fresh and the price right. However, after my takeaways tonight, i'm not as sold on their fish and chips. Sure they're cheap and it's conveniently located 5mins walk from a beach but I found their fish to be dry (overcooked?) and the batter stodgy. On the plus side the chips where well salted and crunchy, and the owner is always so lovely - very chippa, with a smile on his dial. Whilst T.F.S will continue to be my fishmonger of choice, with sooo many fish and chips shops to try, I think i'll go elsewhere to indulge in this kiwi classic in the future.

I had passed this burger joint a few times walking along Queen Street and one night, tired and…read morehungry, I grabbed one to go. The place is bright and colorful, simple menu and what looked like good sandwiches. They also had drinks to go and fountain sodas. Unlike most restaurants in NZ, there wasn't water on the counter so I bought a bottle; they didn't tell me you could get it for free behind the counter. I ordered what sounded like a simple burger and some fries. I loved the packaging; cardboard wrapper that opened to hold it together. The beef quality was just okay; there was way too much sauce and mayo. The fries were too salty so I couldn't finish them. I had much better burgers later on my trip, this one isn't really worth the visit.

The one I ate at was good so here I am at a different location. Great that I can mix and match…read moreingredients to customize my burger. Jalepeño cheddar burger. Service is great. Ambience like a small burger shop. Music not too loud. If they had locations in the USA I would eat there.

I had heard through the grapevine that this was just the best ever pizza found on the North Shore…read more So of course I pestered my partner to take us there for a takeout pizza mid week. I arrived around five thirty and the popular pizzeria had a few guests eating pasta on the front outdoor seating area. The owner who bakes all the pizza's himself is a friendly and humorous Greek man, and was only too happy to point out the fave choices of pizza for us first time visitors. The Top picks were Greco, a delicious topping of lamb, red onion, olives, peppers, tzatziki, basil and parsley (My first pick also). And the Quattro Stagioni which had Salami, Ham, Prawns and Mushroom, this was sensational (my second pick). As it was the premiere visit, we opted for the two small pizzas, costing both under 18 dollars each, and let me tell you, I thought I could have eaten a pizza to myself, however the servings were so great that I only managed about 2 pieces each. Beautiful pizza base , and the toppings are just divino divine! I will be back as soon as I can, to try more pizza flavours, and a pasta dish for sure.

Just need some good food during the interim of taking care of my mother in law in the NS hospital…read more We ordered one Divino Pizza and one Divino Pasta for three of us. The pizza and pasta are eally nice and far beyond my expectations (I preferred pasta a bit more). Got refreshed and continue facing whatever they are in the real life.

This is my local fish and chip shop owned and run by a Chinese couple. The fish is always fresh,…read moreand the chips crisp and crunchy. I order usually three pieces of Tarakihi or Snapper, with five dollars worth of chips and that is sufficient enough for a meal for four. Fish servings are large, however over the years the chip servings have become smaller, so I buy five dollars worth which once was three dollars, but that's no worry. A great bonus also about this fish and chip shop, there is also Chinese food on the menu and other treats such as hot dogs on a stick, chicken bites, and grilled sandwiches. If you must indulge with a deep fried Mars bar, lots to offer and always enjoyed.

Pretty poor price and quality wise, better to go to Birkenhead get more bang for your buck. Still…read morefelt very hungry after buying a dinner for the fam

This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever been to. We were staying in the area for a few months…read moreand this became a staple spot for us - the service is excellent and the food is superb. We left New Zealand in June & I have had Thai numerous times since and nothing compares! Seriously, every time I cross my fingers hoping it will be as good and it never is! I hope to come back to Auckland and this will be my first stop.

Thai Issan is a beautiful Thai haven. If your looking for that intimate restaurant to take your…read moreloved one for a romantic meal for two, this is a perfect option. I was taken to Thai Issan on a date, and was really amazed by the beautiful decor, and the climbing Hoya plant that spiraled all around the room. Creates a sense of exoticness about the place. The food is sensational, I would recommend dining in over takeaway any day, so you get the luxury of the experience. Service was kind, and generous. My mouth waters as I try to describe the taste sensations you will experience at Issan, some favorites of mine are Pad Priew Waan Pla which you can have mild or hot, which is Gurnard fillet in a stir fry with a lovely sweet and sour sauce accompanied by pineapple, tomatoes and cucumber or Gang Dang Goong, a spicy hot tiger prawn in coconut milk, and red curry with lychee. Exquisite taste sensations, you will get hot and sweet together and these will blow you away. Be sure to enjoy some Thai beer or Bring your own wine, and toast to this Thai culinary delight.