The menu in the glass case out front did not list Pad Thai - which I was craving - but I was sold…read moreonce we peeked inside and asked if they had it and we're told yes. It didn't hurt that he place was packed. That was a good sign and we were off to a good start. The inside was very lovely and we were fine with eating at the bar, but they were able to squeeze us into a 2-top in the dining room. We shared the pad thai and got some sides to split. Man! When they say "sticky rice", they mean it! Not that that's a bad thing. I smothered it in peanut sauce and wa a happy camper. The cocktails are a little on the spendy side, but then, they are spendy anywhere compared to back in the USA. We got very good service and would return over and over again - if we lived there. Alas, the locals get to enjoy this gem and we just get to have found memories from 6,889 miles away.

A good thai restaurant in the Auckland CBD. They have an extensive menu, the quality of the food is…read morehigh and the service is friendly and attentive. I was here with a party of 11 and they did a wonderful job hosting our group.

Excellent food and sophisticated atmosphere. A stand out for the area. The Pork Belly was…read morefantastic and the Papaya Salad was fresh and tasty. The lamb ribs were my favourite. A me too of some other popular venues in the area but the food and space a cut above. Staff could do with some help.

Today my partner and I had lunch in this restaurant. We have ordered pork belly and shoulder lamb…read more I had a pork belly and it taste like I was eating a mouthful of brown sugar. On the other hand, my partner had a should lamb. He said it was cooked beautiful but it soaked in horrendous sauce and the raw cabbage does not match with it. We have paid $65 for both of us and it was not value for money. For that reason, we are not going to recommend it anyone.

These guys are the best! Troy and the staff were fantastic and the food is legendary. Highly…read morerecommend!

Lovely food and good price. Highly enjoyable and very yummy…read more Good service. No comment re ambiance as I usually order via Uber eats

Bland burger. Late delivery. Cold food. False statements…read more Order took over an hour to be delivered. Stone cold when arrived. Northcote branch had said the driver had left 10mins before the delivery which was clearly not true.

I'd heard about this Burger Bar and traversed the suburbs of Northcote to locate this "Gourmet…read moreFish, chip and Burger" takeaway bar. The menu is not extensive but provides a good range of classic burger and those with a twist. All sorts of chips, curly fries and condiments. I went for the classic beef and cheese as I cannot imagine a burger without cheese. My boyfriend got the special which was free-range chicken, crumbed courgette and homemade hummus. I definitely lucked out - the foccacia bun was a nice touch but my pattie was paper thin, grey and dry as bone. Nothing to report on the salad or sauces all pretty predictable. Ollie's burger was really really good, the chicken tenderloins were juicy and the crumbed courgette crispy and delicious - the feta worked perfectly too. Not sure i'll come here that often, burgers these days have a lot to go by and The Flaming Onion needs to step up to the mark.

The best roast takeaway in Auckland. Is always packed in here on the weekend. But the service is…read morequick, no matter how busy they are. They seem to get your order out in less than 5 mins. Now that's fast takeaway. The roast potatoes are awesome. The chicken roast is value for money.

Working in the office-bound lower CBD of Auckland there are plenty of places recommend by colleges…read moreand co-workers for lunch time eats, including Food Alley on Albert St. I used to enter quite tentatively, doubtful about the noise and the choices and the dirty tables- until I found Umaiya. Chicken, beef or pork lunch boxes for fantastically good prices hidden away upstairs away from the crowds. All the owners seem to get on well with each other so grab a beer next-door or get friends to join you with their meals. They're open late and it is usually quiet upstairs so you can secret away for an hour an relax. Guaranteed to fill your appetite.

I was hungry and didn't want to pay $1 per piece at the other sushi places close by. Yelp told me…read morethis had a 4 star rating based on 3 ratings so I decided to just go for it. It was way after lunch and still too early for dinner so the tables were quite empty. I picked up the combination box for around $8 with chicken katsu, a spring roll, dumpling, shrimp teriyaki and two chicken teriyaki sushi pieces. Damn. At first I thought it'd be too much for me but I was already impressed with the price for that much food. Started eating and I couldn't stop because it was so good. Will definitely come by again.

My husband's former coworker turned friend and his family picked up some fish and chips from here…read morebefore taking us to a local park for our kids to run around and play. I figured that New Zealand would have amazing seafood because of its location. But, I was not expecting it to be this good. They basically have some of the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life. It's fresh, perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. And it's located near one of the prettiest parks I've ever seen. I highly recommend taking your order there to enjoy an incredible meal, Kiwi style.

A tiny little fish and chip takeaway that you would hardly notice, unless you went looking for it -…read moreit's just off Gladstone road at the dairy. The local Parnellites know all about it though and it packs out on Friday/Saturday night. It's simply of the best fish and chip shops in Auckland - the fish and chips are quite dry and not the greasy shit you get in some takeaways. I always go for the snapper and the fish is good quality as is the batter. I often think the secret of good fish and chips is the batter and they get it bang on in this place. They also sell takeaway shellfish and you can get a little pot of fresh mussels to go with your fish and chips. I think the fish in chips in New Zealand is far better than you get in the UK and this is one of the best places to find it.

If you ever want to make your mates look like the fools they really are. Please do try velvet…read moreburger's Goneburger challenge. Lol The goal is to finish the Goneburger within 3 mins to score yourself a free Goneburger on your next visit. The current record holder polished off the burger in 1 minute and 10 seconds. That's seriously amazing considering the burger is pretty massive. If it wasn't for the fun I had watching my skinny mate trying not to throw up during the challenge, then I would have only given velvet a 4 stars. There is nothing wrong with the burger itself, it just feels like its lacking that something special. Then again, I suppose they make it special by setting up a eating challenge so that you can laugh at the demise of your mates or them laughing at you if you are partaking in the challenge.

I was trying to give this place a solid 4 stars but couldn't. The burgers are amazing - I had the…read moreVelvet burger & the Stag - both very yummy. We've eaten here 3 times and each visit resulted in something they missed. My issue is the service...I ordered my burger with fries - burger came no fries no sauce . Waited a bit then they came but only after I I went to see why it was taking long. Unacceptable - how do you bring the Nigeria with no fries??? No bueno!! Second time around they forget my fries ---again! Okay they were busy with the lunch crowd but really? So here's my suggestion: admirer you place your order ask that they don't bring your food until it's all there