Nineteen Eighty One is a great local restaurant in Manukau, right opposite the Westfield Shopping…read moreCentre. It's a fairly new establishment in the area, but it's become a regular hangout for a few beers and very good food. You definitely feel the '80's vibe when you're there, and its always nice to see a little appreciation for that era. Their pizzas are delicious, particularly 'Rangi's Hangi' and 'Larry the Lamb'. They do a very nice caesar salad and my favourite main has to be the crispy chicken burger with aioli and melted brie- one of the best restaurant burgers I've had. They've got a good range of ciders and do a few cocktails to quench your thirst. They also serve most of their drinks in 600mL milk bottles, which is a really cool touch. I'd have to say that Nineteen Eighty One is best known for their fortnightly Wednesday quiz nights. The place gets packed and its always a good laugh- there's even a prize for the team that comes second to last.

This was our first visit at 1981. The waitress was very friendly and informed us of the "Specials"…read more I asked if I could non alcoholic version of one of their cocktail's, she said no problem. We had the garlic cob for Entree. For Mains, My wife chose the Steak & Kidney pie with mash. I had the sundried tomato and feta cheese stuffed chicken fillet. My wife said it was the best pie she had ever eaten. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken too. The decor brought back lots of memories.

satur 6th January 2024 time 1:30…read morewe ordered a whole chicken but only received a half chicken when we opened it it was not cooked properly it was raw and when we called back they were very rude and they said it was a whole chicken

A cut above your average burger/pizza joint, Flame is a delicious and well-priced little gem hidden…read morein the takeaway haven of Botany Junction. My favourite thing to get is a beef burger meal, always served with juicy chips and aioli sauce to dip them into. They make it fresh each time, but take no more than 15 minutes, even during peak time. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and tend to remember your order if you frequent them as I do! The vibe of the place is slightly rustic and not at all to be compared with Mac Donalds, so don't even try! Their pizzas also surpass some of the franchises, so be sure to pop in and dig in.

I checked these guys out last night - flip, the burgers were incredibly yummy! I had a beef &…read moreavocado burger, and my friend had the gluten free chick. They were pricey, but they hit the spot. No need for fries, though we had some and they weren't the best. Basically most people will be satisfied with the burger alone, hence not doing special combo deals. You can also build your own burger from scratch, much like subway, only without the plastic cheese. The service was fast and efficient, and they advertise using local, fresh ingredients to lower their carbon footprints and keep things sustainable. That should keep anyone happy I should think!

Absolutely amazing burgers, maybe a tad too big but more to love I guess! Highly recommend to…read moreanyone who asks me about Burger Wisconsin, their online website is easy to work and gives you loads of options, sauces, dipping sauces and other toppings to add to your burger, highly highly recommended

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

I've been to Celcius on more than one occasion and my experiences have been pretty good. I always…read moreremember their stonegrill menu as being quite good- the Land Lovers stonegrill is a favourite of mine- but they've got a widespread menu that covers brunch to dinner. Its a central location in Botany Junction on Ormiston Road before you reach the main town centreso it's great for a quiet lunch date before a spot of shopping there. I'd go out on a limb and say Celcius is best known for its somewhat rowdy Friday nights, where you're bound to find every 18 year old from East Auckland having the time of their lives. I wouldn't try this place on a Saturday, as its usually dead as can be.

Yelp doesn't actually track the amount of time I've been to Celsius as over the years it easily…read moretops double figures. Though I used to work in Manukau I am now located on the shore and so I don't get to visit as much. Celsius was my first stone grill and I tend to defer to that when I sit down there. I will agree with other reviewers that sometimes the service lets them down, but the food has never disappointed me. The atmosphere is dark, the TVs on the wall are constantly tuned to sports stations, the fireplace is always on in winter months, all of this creates a sports bar feeling. Its a good meal, the ribs are nice, the steaks are good and honestly ... its a nice place, BUT the feeling is very sports, very subdued when seated indoors. There is some outdoor seating but get in quick to grab it as the smokers tend to gravitate there.

This place is made for those animal loving tree hugging lovely kinds of people…read more Kitchenette uses all and only organic, free range, gm free produce and products which makes for a clear conscious when indulging at this eatery. This is mostly a burger shack - though shack isn't fancy enough of a word. It's aesthetic is incredibly contemporary and modern which makes it feel like a really clean space. They make some major burgers here though - the classics like the cranberry chicken and the more exciting kwi flyer and special havoc burger. It takes ages to make your mind up it is all so exciting in there. I love love that they have more than one option for the vegetarians out there! hardly any burger place has more than one or two. This place has four, and they were all original versions too. Very impressed. You can dine in (outside seating too which is nice) or you can take away.

The best eggs Benedict I have ever had. And I've had a lot. So consistent every single time. Not to…read moremuch hollandaise sauce. I get a bacon one and ask for it crispy and they are quick with bringing it out even though I ask for it to be cooked a little bit longer. I love this place.

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.

This time of year, we build up the expectation of what the big fella is going to leave under the…read moreChristmas Tree. This same feeling of built up excitement was felt when I found out the renowned Murder Burger was opening down the road from home. Alas, rather than finding this years top toy, it felt like I had been left holding a piece of fruit and half the mince pie which Santa left behind. First off, let me start by saying the service was fine, welcomed by smiling (nervous) staff, who welcomed us and sent us off with a fond farewell. Now, the food. The steak fries were good but the burgers, these "Super Gourmet" burgers weren't all that super. I had the Double beef and wild boar bacon burger, whilst Mrs. D had the scotch fillet steak burger. The steak burger was full of sinew and lacked that quality element...taste! Despite the epic size of my double patty and bacon burger, I've had tastier whoppers. You have to wonder if the management did their homework, opening below a very popular foodcourt, which boasts great food and good value. They have a lot of work to do to pull in local Manukau punters, especially with Ponsonby prices!

Really big burgers that taste good, not great. They call tater tots "koftas" for some…read morereason--maybe to help justify their high price. Not worth the money, in my opinion.

Ok, where do I begin…read more.. Burgers are ok but put together hurriedly. Expect poor inadequate service. Especially when it's quiet, as it was when I went in. The lass apologized at her obvious lack of till skills and lack of menu knowledge, but still... 3 of them to figure out which one I ordered. Bbq Double Deluxe... The one at the top of the menu... The one hiding in plain sight... Good grief!!! I go here very rarely mainly because Burger Fuel requires a 2nd mortgage for a decent sized burger, and Noodle Canteen is too big to even try and attempt to finish and work after. I've come to the conclusion that almost every burger joint that one visits has the prerequisite to have a complete lack of knowledge, ability, and basic listening skills needed to work in the fast food industry to work there... "Oh, you've come looking for a job? Are you incompetent at every level apart from breathing? Can you stand there with a non-plussed look on your face with a committed look of confusion? Will you make a mistake at every request from a customer, and apologize even though you've wasted 10 valuable minutes of their lunchtime just to order?" "Duh, can you say that again, I wasn't listening and definitely didn't understand a single word that may have registered in my small brain" "Wow, EXCELLENT!!! YOU'RE HIRED!!! We'll start you on the Night roster" "Huh? What? Sorry, I passed out for a minute, I think I forgot to breathe" "Damn, we have an over achiever here... Lunchtime roster it is!!!" I'm looking forward to giving a good review at one of these places for a change, but I kinda like how useless the staff are because the reviews are so much more fun to write. As long as I don't get food poisoning, you can trust me to find the places others shouldn't, or need to visit for comedy gold.