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.

Highly recommend! This place is rocking and is the place to go…read more Food was excellent! Staff was friendly. You order at the counter and they bring your order at your table. They buss the table after you eat. Ambiance was good. Lots of people so expect lots of chatter.

I was wandering in Newmarket and stumbled upon this Selera by chance. The restaurant was packed…read morewith all the tables occupied inside and out but I got lucky because someone was finishing up. I ordered nasi lemak for myself and a laksa soup noodle with fish collars. Both dishes were superb and taste exactly like what you'd get in Malaysia. The laksa soup was so comforting during cold days, like when I was in Auckland when they had their crazy rain storms. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was good. Overall a great place to have a Malaysian meal in the area.

Food was amazing. Every single dish had spot on flavors and was absolutely delicious. The ambience…read morewas nice, we dined outdoor, were a few birds here and there but nothing that impacted our dining experience. I'd highly recommend you try dishes to share. The only thing I'd say is the service was average. We waited half an hour for a coke zero drink to be served along side the food and we had to ask. We also had to serve our own water, I think there wasn't a lot of staff working but this is the reason why I'm giving it a 4 star. Service is important and I think this is something that should match the kitchen. Overall I'd recommend you try this restaurant and give it a chance.

Were looking in for a place for dinner and ran into this place. It is a nice place with friendly…read morestaff and the food tasted well. We had Papaya Salad, Vegan Curry, Five Spice Chicken and two times rice plus ginger tea. The Bill was 89 NZD, totally fine and ok.

Service was friendly, ramen was very good. Gyoza was terrible, burned and tasted charred. I was…read moreonly offered a token apology.

Kiraku is a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It's filled with native Japanese and those in the…read moreknow. Almost everyone inside was speaking Japanese. Unlike most ramen places that specialize in one style, they offer different ramen from various parts of Japan. I went with a Kyushu ramen, which had a tonkotsu broth, bokchoy, boiled egg, corn, prawn, and green onions. The soup was flavorful, the noodles were cooked well, and the portions were perfect. Made me feel like I was in Japan again.

Best Bahn Mi in town!!! One of the things I took away while travelling around Vietnam is... you…read morecannot get past a good Bahn Mi and District 5 have brought the essence of Bahn Mi to New Zealand - i cannot stop raving about this place hahaha! My favorite would have to be the lemon grass chicken Bahn Mi - it's so delicious, also add a bit of chili if you are feeling adventurous!

FINALLLY the Vietnamese trend has hit Auckland! It's easily my favourite South-East Asian cuisine…read more(followed closely by Malaysian, in case you were wondering) because it's fresh, flavoursome and 9 times out of 10 relatively cheap. District 5 is the newest kid on the block and has opened in that strange space next to the Vero building. It was coffee shop for a while and then was unoccupied for ages, which was strange cos it's prize real estate. Anyway, they've done a great job of making the small street-side space somewhat private, with a large blue concrete wall blocking out passers-by. Inside the kitchen is in a box that resembles a building site container and there's a small courtyard with seating for those who want to eat in. Menu-wise, they've kept things simple - choose between rice paper rolls, pho or a rice noodle salad (each with different protein options). I ordered a rice noodle salad with their lemongrass chicken. The place was packed but my food was ready to go within 10 minutes. I'll admit, I had a few errands to run before I sat down and ate but the salad was still delicious. The dressing was fresh and zingy - just the right amount of chilli - and they didn't skimp on the chicken. I could've done with more fresh herbs and the carrot and lettuce was shredded rather recklessly. Still, for an on-the-go lunch options, AWESOME! Welcome to the block District 5!

I've been contemplating giving it a 5 star review. You see, when I love the particular food I had…read morethat day I seem to ignore everything else, then a few more visits later my enthusiasm subsides and I found myself often disappointed. So for some of my past reviews I've even considered to deduct stars off. Now that is not to say I didn't enjoy my meal here, I've loved the food every single time, it's just that there are a few bits and pieces that made me reluctant to give a full 5 stars. I've always enjoyed their sandwiches. While they come in quite on the expensive side, I find them worth the price. My French toast this morning was $19.50 (or $19), probably not for the faint of heart. The raspberry/custard was gorgeous, which to me more than justifies the price, it is winter after all. Here's why there's no five stars. First off, please please please get your cutleries sorted!!! I think I can cut my French toast better if I used the handle of the knife. The first knife I got was super obviously bent at the tip, about 45 degrees bent! Service, just as others pointed out, needs some quality control. I can try to justify your price as much as I can but dining in just isn't that great, and while your food is great, everything else is, well, meh. So on the basis of "I value good food more than anything", it's a 4 stars UPDATE: Service has improved since my last visit. It was a busy lunch but we still got taken care of :)

For a Gluten Free Gal such as myself it's a strange kind of torture as you smell the bread baking…read moreknowing you'll never have so much as a kibble. But I keep a tight rein on the will to live enjoying the homemade hot chocolate. They don't have a lot in the huge range of goodie for my tummy but the bunt cake with raspberries and the chocolate and beetroot cake are rather delightful. I here the coffee is great too. Not cheap but great quality and I know what I prefer.

If you skip out on this place while in Auckland, you're missing out! Authentic, freshly prepared,…read moreand delicious!! I'm so glad I was this on Instagram lol. Otherwise I would have never known! The beef rendang is exactly what it's hyped up to be - amazing!

Best food on K Road service and staff are just as lovely as…read morethe food. Great for a date night or a group really accomodating service really clean and tasty place to eat BYO is a bonus with the cost of living these days too

Most expensive and worst pho that I've ever had!!…read more I asked for crispy chicken pho. I got chicken nuggets in the broth, so they were soggy, I've only ever gotten a fried thigh/leg before. The broth was very bland and the hoisin sauce was watered down (super odd). It cost $24 for the soup and a drink. Save your cash, you couldn't give this soup to a homeless person in Vietnam.

I recently visited Try It Out, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Otahuhu, and unfortunately, I did…read morenot have a good experience. While the staff was friendly and the service was fast, the food was disappointing. The pho I ordered lacked the depth of flavor that I usually expect from this dish, and the bánh mì sandwich was dry and lacked the usual tasty fillings. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience at Try It Out, and I cannot recommend this restaurant for those looking for authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland. However with that being said, the restaurant is run by Vietnamese. Just like the other reviewer mentioned, if you visit without comparison with those from the US or OZ, then you should be happy with the portion and the no frill service.

Great spot for a tasty weekday lunch and would be even better if it was sunny sitting at the…read moreoutdoor tables without noisy roadworks right beside you. sigh... we made do with a table inside. I ordered the Lemongrass Pork on Vermicelli Noodles, tasty noodles, flavorful Pork and a nice selection of pickled vegs on the side. I will be back to try the curry.

Columbus Coffee Supa Centa Manukau is ok. Not my top pick for cafes in Manukau and if possible…read morewould give them 3.5 stars. It is a place I resort to when Kreem is closed. Staff are not overly friendly. There seems to be high staff turnover like you would have at McD's. Normally get the eggs on toast. Long Black is 3.50. Eggs on toast $10.00. Set in the Middle of the Supa Centa parking lot. Perfect example of urban environment that has been evolving in South Auckland. Not enough thought given to people and how they need to move and breathe. Not enough green space. Familiar ogre of commercialisation is everywhere to be found in South Auckland. Despite this, there is a humanity that weaves in and out of the concrete, tin, glass and steel of this environment.

I went here with the family. I ordered the chicken and waffles and loved it. Watch out Roscoe…read more All components were fresh and tasty. The other star of the show was the scrambled eggs. It stood no chance against my son. Beautifully cooked and flavorful. My wife got the sticky rice and my son the pancakes. Both were a bit sweet for my tastes but prepared nicelyand layered with fresh fruit. Worth a try.

Environment is pretty good, but little expensive. The food and tea are quite good, and service…read morethere is fantastic, I love this cafe!