I ordered matcha slushy with boba & pudding and it was very good! My friend's favorite is hot hot…read morematcha milk tea. Service is prompt & friendly. Ambiance is ok.

Best boba around! Tried to find a place to compare with USA boba and this does!! Love it.read more

Denny's Manukau doesn't serve amazing food and there can be a massive wait if you don't get there…read moreearly, but I just don't seem to stay away. It's just that place that you go to where you know the food will good and it'll fill you up. You can order breakfast whenever you like and its open 24 hours- maximum convenience! The service here is quite average- its usually pretty busy here so I can understand the staff are sometimes running around in a frenzy- so don't expect killer service. It's always good coming in a group as you can always amuse yourselves to pass the time. I was here a few nights ago with a friend and even though we had to wait ten minutes for a table (it was packed), our food was in front of us after 10-15 minutes. I ordered the surf and turf- this is my favourite main here because you get everything- steak with special sauce and shrimp, vegetables and fries. Their buffalo wings are also excellent! I really couldn't fault these. Ever. As far as dessert goes, an oreo sundae is a must. That sundae is great and for it's price, you can't get much better anywhere else. If you've got a family with a few children and you're looking for an inexpensive meal, I'd try Denny's. They accommodate for a big groups and if a child dines with a paying adult, they eat for free from the kids menu. You really can't get better value than that!

I went to dennys full with joy .unfortunately i had been dissapointed by my nacho meal i had…read moreordered. Why i was dissapointed in it you ask.? They were cold and tasted like shit there was barely and mince highly dissapointing. Overall very very poor experience.

3.7 stars food was pretty good not amazing. Got the…read moreboysenberry tea cake and that was the best food we had. Coffee was also pretty good pretty standard and got the job done. Staff were nice and atmosphere was light and welcoming.

Nice cafe close to the Auckland. Botanic gardens. We arrived just as the kitchen had closed but…read morewere still able to order from the ready to eat deli items. Food was good and fresh and value for money. Good service and great coffee as well.

I'll go out on a limb and say that Wendy's is probably the most popular ice cream joint in the…read moremall- it's close to the food court, smack bang in the middle of the mall and well, the ice cream flavours are awesome. On arrival you'll get a sample of the flavour of the week, and they also let you sample any flavours you like if you're stuck in a rut. I don't indulge in ice cream too much, but when I do I like going to Wendy's. The staff here are so friendly and the couple that runs the kiosk are lovely- I see them there most days of the week so I can tell they're pretty hard workers and keep that place running. My favourite flavour has to be Bailey's Scorched Almond. That flavour is there all-year round and I couldn't be more thankful. It's a rich, creamy vanilla (and Bailey's) with the most delicious scorched almond pieces scattered throughout. Yes, it's heaven. Two scoops is more than enough (at least for one sitting). The chocolate mega shake is so tasty and its great when I want something filling that I can have with crazy chocolate bits on top. Kids will love this place and its certainly a treat for the adults too.

After being away from NZ for a year when I saw the Wendys at the mall I knew I needed to stop and…read moreget a shake. For some reason I remeber they use to be amazing. But the one I had yesterday was bland. I remeber the supa shakes being thicker....this shake I got was not at all thick. It was basically a cheap milk shake with a scoop of ice cream. You really expect more for something that is almost $7! Maybe the US shakes has just spolit me... or maybe Wendys shakes just suck now. Anyways asked for an extra cup and was told that itll be 30c.... no thank you I already paid 7$ for your supa lame shake.

This place was amazing! I am back in the United States 2 months later and currently craving their…read moresmoked salmon eggs Benedict. This will be my first stop the next time I am back in New Zealand!

Ok well it's time to photo dump and finish up long awaited food places visited I was in New Zealand…read morelast month and here is one of the places I visited. Food: 3.5/5. Breakfast was the meal. I had the friend chicken and waffle and a medium mocha. My party had the salmon hash and the creamy garlic mushroom. Texture of the waffle was not crispy but it was tasty with what I perceived as some buttermilk possibly. The chicken was a boneless tender cut with a light crispy coating. The chicken was tasty and the crispy coating held up against the light syrup drizzle and what I describe as a sautéed onion relish with a slight sweet flavor too. The whole chicken and waffle I would describe as an open faced crispy chicken sandwich with slaw. The slaw was average, slight tang to it but not much depth in flavor. Personally I think a pinch of onion powder no salt and pepper would make it perfect for me. What would have made this a 5/5 for me is if the waffle was crispy, and it had to be because it is topped with an onion relish, syrup, and slaw on the bottom layer so as we take each bite it gets soggier and softer. For me, crispy waffles are a must. I grew up eating waffles almost every Saturday morning, as my mom took out her giant heavy waffle maker that had the small square holes not the giant Belgian sized squares. I have this theory that the smaller squared waffles would make crispier waffles. Although the Hilton Hawaiian village has gotten the crispiest Belgian waffles down pat which I can testify to that. The salmon hash was not my favorite as I like texture and this was a mash potato with salmon bits covered in hollandaise sauce, surrounded by baby spinach. A lot of soft textured foods and I would like maybe capers or acidity in my fish dishes. There was nothing outstanding to the salmon hash. The creamy garlic mushroom was tasty and a great healthier option. Plating is on point for all the food presented. Scones were not the best I have eaten in Auckland and this is because it did not use butter, and my orange cranberry scone had a nice crunch but was slightly dry but nothing butter couldn't fix. The pumpkin seed feta cupcake was super moist and tasty as a savory cupcake and was the highlight for me from the bakery case. But I have not had all the baked goods Melba offers so it would be a good idea to check it out again for a better review. Price: the 3 breakfast/ brunch entrees, 3 mochas, 2 coffee white flats, 3 scones and 1 savory pumpkin feta muffin came out to a total of U.S. $84.86 which is pretty good considering the quality of food and ambiance. Ambiance/service : nice clean place. Bright with many windows. Has sort of a modern industrial kind of feel. Our male server was pleasant and prompt but the girl behind the counter when we paid and got the acorns and cupcake was rather unpleasant and rude with both her tone and personality which I will chalk up to maybe having a bad day? I don't know but that shouldn't be brought into the workplace and good customer service is a cornerstone of winning people over to return as regular patrons. Overall I liked the food, nice vibe to the resservice was okay. But don't take my word for it go see it for yourself.

New Zealand Natural is a Kiwi staple and you can find them almost anywhere! The kiosk in Manukau…read morehas had quite a few makeovers over the years and at the moment its looking brand-spanking new. The menu has seen a few changes- I sorely miss their Passionfruit Power smoothie, still the best smoothie in the entire world!- but for the most part they've kept it consistent and I still enjoy visiting this place. It's located on the quieter side of the mall but this place is usually buzzing. New Zealand Natural is home to the famous chillo which you can get in coffee and non-coffee flavours. These were a favourite of mine when I was younger and its great to see them still on the menu! The best flavour has to be either cookies & cream or white chocolate raspberry- you just can't go wrong! The reason this place is so good is the ice cream- it's award-winning and its delicious. Their sorbets are always perfectly creamy and they always do classic flavours really well. Walnut butterscotch, mint chocolate kisses and superfruit sorbet are just a few I've tried recently and fallen in love with!

They say you should never judge a book by its cover... well, never judge a restaurant by its…read moreoutside appearance! The shabby exterior really leaves little to be desired, but as far as yum cha goes, VR Baker's Restaurant has to be some of the best in Auckland. There are no trolleys dashing by; rather, the waitresses carry around platters of piping hot bamboo steamers by the dozen. I've only visited twice so am still eating my through their dim sum goodies, but so far, I have yet to be disappointed! All the usual suspects are here, including siu mai, BBQ pork buns, pork spareribs, congee, steamed dumplings, innards and feet. They also have other, less common goodies like the sticky rice balls, which I prefer over the banana-leaf wrapped version and are definitely worth a try. I highly recommend the siu mai - they're uber succulent and a prime example of how they should be! As for dessert, the egg tarts are really good as well, but even better are their baked custard buns. If you can't find something you like from what's being carried around, you can ask for a dim sum menu (complete with coloured pictures!) and they will cook to order as well. So communication may be a little strained because many of the waitresses don't speak great English, but the staff are friendly and fast at filling up tea and clearing the tables. And VR Baker's is a bakery too, stocking not only the typical cakes and sandwiches in their cabinets, but also the dim sum offerings. Affordable, huge portions, fast and delicious, VR Baker's Restaurant truly is a hidden gem and is fast becoming my number one pick for yum cha in Auckland!

If you re craving authentic Cantonese food , look no further! This mom and pop restaurant is great…read morefor travelers who are craving asian food. Note they do not take credit cards here.