We had lunch here today before our caves tours. They offer an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet…read moreplus a selection of bbqd protein....white fish, salmon, steak or chicken. Nancy was ok with her fish, the steak was well grilled but a tad small considering the price. The buffet options included two kinds of mac and cheese, a reasonable vegetable curry (but overcooked vegetables), some pretty good roasted potatoes and nice coleslaw slaw. Nice desserts including a to tie for pavlova, carrot cake and anzac cookies. We were in and out in 45 minutes

This was a really great place for lunch near the caves that is kinda off the beaten path. We found…read moreit when looking up restaurants on tripadvisor and decided to give it a try instead of eating at the touristy cafes at the attractions themselves. We were almost positive we were lost as our navigator took us off the main road and out into the wilderness. We drove up a hill for sometime wondering if we had missed it when suddenly we pulled into a large gravel parking lot with a little sign that said Roselands thattaway. Due to the climb you took to get there, Roselands boasts unbelievable views of the countryside with its large windowed dining room. Their dining room is a large open space with a buffet and lots of long tables and chairs suggesting they draw quite the crowd in the summer months. Unfortunately most of the items on the BBQ themed buffet I couldn't have because of it containing gluten, but I did sample the salad, potatoes, and rice and they even went through the trouble to cook me up something special without the BBQ sauce on it. The husband enjoyed the BBQ as well as the plate of desserts they brought out to us. Overall it was a beautiful place to lunch and I really appreciated the extra effort they took in accommodating my gluten allergy.

This is a real gem. Found this place when going to the supercheap next door. The full rack is a…read moredecent size and cooked to perfection.

Unfortunately, they are Closed there is a different restaurant now. We miss the fat cow.read more

Great location in the shopping/bar section. Great selection of local beers and really good food…read more The wood grilled Brie is really good--a must do starter. Highly recommended!

On a roadtrip through the area, my wife and I were looking for a decent sit-down dinner to have a…read morepint and rest. Peach and Porker fit the bill just right! My wife had the chicken fettuccini and I had the pork belly. Service was attentive and we never waited unduly for anything. The manager even came by a time or two to say hello.

We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant, when our original evening plans fell through. What a…read morepleasant surprise!! We did the NZ$25 AYCE dinner. You get traditional Korean sides (kimchi, bean curd stuff, pickled potatoes, etc.), soup, dumplings, shredded salad, white rice, and three different types of meats for BBQ (chicken, pork, and beef). Get the sides and sauces yourself at the middle tables. For the meats, they'll keep brining them out to you as long as it looks like you're eating everything. The staff was friendly. Atmosphere is relaxed and there's a good amount of tables. Good for big groups! They have free WiFi if you ask for it. Come here if you're hungry and in the mood for Korean food. Not the "best" KBBQ I've ever had, but it's a good deal for the AYCE.

It took the kitchen quite a while to have our orders served because there was a big tour group came…read morein about the same timers. We had to get get our own side dishes-contrary to what we experienced before that the waiter brought them to our table. Also the selections of the side dishes were fewer than what we were accustomed to. The pancake was very delicious! My vegetarian bibimbop was up to my expectation too.

OMG!!! Best barbecue in the world! We are from California…read morein United States and came here five years ago. We were greeted with a smile and it got even better from there. The ambience was perfect ... but OMG the food was absolutely amazing! There were so many choices, we tried to taste them all. Talk about being in barbecue heaven, from the greens to the to the brisket to the ribs to the cornbread to dessert...everything was delicious! Today we arrived in Auckland, five years later, with only one item on our itinerary, and it was to come to Morepark BBQ. Our mouths watering in anticipation of returning to our favorite barbecue restaurant in the worldI only to find out You're closed on Mondays. Not able to partake in the heavily experience we had on our last visit was disappointing but definitely rekindled our smiles! Thanks for the memories. Will be back to see you in our next visit to Auckland!

Best BBQ on the island; convince me otherwise! Clint and Ryan are real pit bosses who provide a…read morefriendly, authentic and very warm environment to dine in. Go grub down on the good stuff if you are close by, you will not be disappointed.

Of course I'm partial to Filipino food when looking to try a new restaurant. But even for those who…read moreare not familiar with the culinary fare of the Philippines, this is a must-try restaurant. I'd wholeheartedly vote for the Crispy Pata as their best dish. This is simply deep fried pork hock that comes with a special dipping sauce. I used to have this at least once a month back in Manila, so to say that I have pretty good experience with it would be an understatement. And let me tell you, the Crispy Pata at Turo Turo is one of the best I've tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful but the skin is thin and crispy. It's perfect with a bottle of ice cold beer. Don't miss out on the soup (Bulalo), Lumpiang Shanghai and their other dishes. For dessert, get the Biko (rice cake). Everything is decently priced -- between $15 to $30 per meal, some of them big enough to share. This is definitely Filipino food done well.

I had never tried Filipino food before, but after hearing about dishes like 'Adobo' and 'Crispy…read morePata' from my Filipino friend on the bus, I knew I just had to try this cuisine out! I must admit, it took me quite a while to visit Turo Turo. I was nervous about trying a new cuisine and worried that I would not like the food. However, I am so glad I have finally been. A friend and I visited on a quiet Sunday evening for dinner and to try their intriguing desserts. Turo Turo is located in the Glen Innes shops - there is plenty of parking and the train station is just across the road. Turo Turo also opens out onto the main square, so it would be a perfect place to eat on a balmy night, while watching the kids play outside. Upon arrival, we first noticed the size of the restaurant - small compared to usual places I eat at, the simple décor and the basic set up of tables. Also, when we walked in, no one there to greet us. Instead, I mistook a customer for one of the staff members! So embarrassing! However, when the waitress finally came out to help us, she was very friendly and sweet. From the menu, we ordered the 'Lomi' (noodles with pork or chicken and vegetables in a thick savoury soup), the 'Siomai' (steamed pork dumplings) and of course, highly recommended by my Filipino friend, the 'Adobo' (we chose pork and it is cooked in vinegar and soy sauce). The Adobo also came with rice. Everything was great. The dumplings flavoursome, the noodles and broth tasty and the Adobo was just how I imagined it. The pork was cooked perfectly and it was unlike anything I have ever tasted before - which is a good thing! We also ordered dessert. I had been recommended the 'Sans Rival' (a layered dessert of meringue wafer, butter cream, and crushed cashews), but unfortunately they had run out! Very disappointed! Next option was the 'Leche Flan' (a caramel custard dessert). OMG it was so sweet and delicious - highly recommend! My friend ordered the 'Ube Ice Cream' (homemade ice cream made out of purple yams). We couldn't believe it when we read it on the menu. Purple yams?!?! This too was delicious and a beautiful purple ice cream shade, which I have never seen before! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Turo Turo. The food is delicious and I am so glad I finally decided to give Filipino food a try. If you are ever in the area, I recommend you try some Adobo or one of their funky desserts for something different and hey, it might even become your new favourite cuisine!