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.

BurgerFuel really does do the best fries. While I can never finish a standard burger here (they are…read morejust so massive), I will demolish those spud or kumara fries with aioli! This Manukau branch has recently moved to the SouthPoint complex, which was an excellent idea on their part. What I like about this branch is that theres a lot more dining space- I'm used to getting my BurgerFuel to go, only because it's so hard to find a table at times! There's even a bit of outdoor seating here aswell which is even better over the summer. Their burgers are great. I usually dread getting them because I know I'll never finish them (small appetite), but I'm usually determined to see how far I can get. I can't get the lightweight burgers because I find them just a tad too small- so I'm generally stuck in burger limbo. Although that doesn't mean I don't have my favourites! I'm extremely partial to the Peanut Piston and the classic Ford Freakout. BurgerFuel has all the ingredients to feed any appetite.

Whatever you do, avoid the Lamberjck burger at all costs!! It's simply like corned beef in burger…read morebread and sauces!! Apart from that, any other burger you choose is A-OK.. Bring back the pizza burger!!!

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.

Bunters has a great takeaway menu with your classic fish and chips, but also offers a great Chinese…read moretakeaway menu. Pineapple fritters and crab sticks are a must for me at any takeaway shop but especially here, as they aren't too oily and the deep fried pineapple is practically coated with sugar (so good!). Every now and then I go for their deep fried Mars bar when my sweet tooth hasn't reached its quota for the day. They also make some great milkshakes here and go great with their chips, which are the best in the area (though not the cheapest). The only problem with Bunters is that it gets extremely packed. One memorable Friday night consisted of my partner and I waiting for an hour for our food and almost no space to breathe in the waiting area and a line going out the door. I'd highly recommend trying Bunters on an early weekday, or order by phone to avoid waiting too long at the door.

The burgers are really nice. The egg burger is my fav. The meat patties seem really nice and more…read moregormet rather than the usual frozen hockey puck you cam can expect from takeaways.

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.

Food was alright Service was horrible they got my order…read morewrong and when I told the cashier they said "That's what you ordered sir" even though I didn't order that. I ordered what was missing from my order and they made me to pay for it but it should be free. The place was clean but dull.

Spent maybe 29 minutes of my half hour lunch break waiting in line watching the manager micro…read moremanage his staff. Listened to gems such as "what I'd do is place the trays neatly in a square directly at the corner of the counter" and "each individual put an item on each tray"... Well, ya know what I'd do champ? I'd open TWO tills at lunchtime and serve people in a timely manner. It's called 'fast food' for a reason. It's not 'slow served cold burger cos I waited for the fries which were hot, but are now cold too cos I waited for my cold drink which is now warm food'. Spoke to him about it and he said "at some stage we'll look into sir, we're trying a new management style". Look at the queue developing onto Great South Rd more like it. If you want to make the place look busy, get people seated, it looks busy with people eating, a huge queue just looks incompetent. What an imbecile!!! Ironically my All Black Kiwi Classic Brioche burger looked and tasted like it had been booted around a footy field for 80 minutes. There's some really good Wendy's around... This ain't one of them!!!

This is a popular takeaway & IMO w/ good reason. Basically they serve good tasty food. They have a…read morelarge menu of primarily Chinese food & it's not too pricey. I've phoned in & ordered w/ little hassle & a few minutes later I've been able to pickup & go! They're friendly. There is a small & what I'd describe as 1970's not-so-chic restaurant, if that's your thing. I'd go for the takeaway myself. I highly recommend it.