Very good food! I found them in the Air New Zealand in-flight magazine and the hunt-to-table story…read moreintrigued me. Very meat focussed menu, but everything was done really well and with very comfortable portions (I feared heaping piles of meat lol ). I would definitely recommend this place. It is in a restaurant-lined street as well, so there is a lot to explore if I had more time in Auckland.

Amazing pies at the deli. People were super nice and friendly. Ultimate Kiwi service!…read more Cute little venue.

For many years this place was run by a depressed man who wanted to find a wife. Seriously, he told…read moremy boyfriend so when he was picking us up some dinner. Back then it was also caled the Cedar Café but it appears to be under new ownership and has got its game together. It's a great place to pop in and buy a big tub of hummus or some Turkish delight and stocks many other Middle Eastern products as well in the shop at the back. The cafe part is more a takeaway with a couple of tables, but the food is delicious. We do frequent other kebab places but this is my favourite - especially if they have the mini Spinach Borek rolls.

When you're bored with all the Asian offerings on Dominion Road, head to Shefco. This place does a…read moremean kebab. The produce is fresh, the hummus tastes authentic and they have the most amazing garlicky, lemony chickpea salad. It's a fantastic find for vegetarians, with a large range of vegetarian salads to choose from along with the fresh falafel. Meat eaters are well catered for too: none of this processed lamb-on-a-spit crap that the food hall kebab shops serve. And moist, flavourful chicken. The servings are big, the prices are low, and there is a shop at the back where you can stock up on baklava, dolmades and other Middle Eastern delights. There are a few tables available inside, and a couple outside in a small sectioned area overlooking Dominion Rd for those who can't wait to dig into their kebab. Otherwise this is more of a takeaway option.

GREAT MID-EASTERN RESTO…read more This joint was near our hotel, so my wife & I went for a take-out meal and had it in our room. We had the Shish Kebab meal together with an order of Hummus with pita chips and a baklava for dessert. Cost = $33. We devoured it all and thought it to be delicious. I may be a bit over-enthusiastic because we are somewhat deprived of good ethnic restaurants in Southwest Florida, but I must say we loved this meal.

I had heard this place was an Auckland classic for a cheap, good meal…read more Tonight I visited here and I'd say it's a good option if you're after a casual dinner. A pretty small menu, full of lamb and falafel versions of kebabs. I ordered a $22 special of lamb sis kebab - and I was delivered a full plate of lamb, lentils and salad. I was really happy with my meal choice and didn't have any order jealousy! This place isn't a BYO. But it is small and cheerful, with it's interesting décor (so many camel figurines around the place)! A couple of kids were having a great time playing with a box of toys that were in the cafe, which I haven't seen around at many other cafes!

I had lived in the area awhile before trying out Eden Kebab; and now that I have I'll definitely be…read moreback on those nights I can't be bothered cooking, or having gotten around to doing groceries. I visited there one day to grab myself some lunch. I purchased a falafel kebab and it was really tasty. Once I chose my three sauces, my kebab was warmed up and then wrapped in foil which kept it nice and hot. They weren't stingy on the filling which is always a plus. On my next visit I might choose a side of pita with homemade hummus; sounds delicious yes? You can also purchase fries to have with your order. So if you're in the area and in need of a takeaway, why not try Eden Kebab on Mt Eden Road, near Shackleton Road.

This is our local kebab shop which oddly, also does burgers and curries. I always get a felafel…read moresalad with garlic and chilli sauces and it's very yummy indeed. They also do the yummy little Middle Eastern savouries that I'm fond of with the veggies inside. Hubby raves about the chicken wraps so I assume they are also good and the portions are man-size. I got them to make me a burger once though which was a bit of a mistake. Just major bread-y bun with not much taste. The chips and wedges are good though but I would recommend sticking to what they do best - kebabs.

We had a week in New Zealand and this was our final night out. (Traveling from California, US)…read more I would say after work business dinner, date night, special occassion vibe. Nice but not stuffy. Food was amazing and artfully plated. We had Hopuku (fish) and duck breast. Also had appetizers and dessert. The server, Gabriel was attentive and helpful with the menu. The wine somm was amazing at choosing a New Zealand wine that would pair with both of our dishes. Even the palate cleanser sorbet (pictured) was served amazingly. I thought it was a wonderful place to wind down our vacation.

Onslow defines the perfect, guest centered, fine dining experience. From the personable greeting to…read morethe fabulous terrace area to food that tastes better than you could anticipate to making guests feel special with a special note on your plate written in chocolate to incredible interactions with the waitstaff. Our thanks and our understanding of the lengths you have gone to that allows guests to leave satiated in every way. You deserve accolade!

LEBANESE BUFFET. TREATS CUSTOMERS WITH RESPECT The buffet…read moreruns Friday and Saturday nights 6pm to 8 pm. $35 is a modest price. Highly recommended. Be careful to go to the 46 Stoddart Rd Mt Roskill location, The cooking is Lebanese home cooking with ample choice and is halal. Lebanese cooking is pretty hard to screw up, particularly in a kitchen like Baklawa which is generous and tries to do a good job. So the buffet had always been at least OK. About three months ago the owner got in a new Lebanese chef (imported) who is a real cook and not just an ingredient processor. The whole buffet lineup got "kicked up a notch". Many items are now reliably excellent although of course some things are better than others. Particular favourites are the meat or chicken and rice dishes, kebab, stews, mixed boiled vegetables and more. The "salads"- the veg appetizers/mezes have also improved and you can make a satisfactory veggie meal from a good selection. Could be better, but this is NZ. The owner also owns a Lebanese patisserie. Dessert is selections from his baking. My favourites, however, are his wet desserts, a (light) Lebanese rice pudding and an even lighter semolina pudding called Beirut/Lebanese Nights. Forget about his tiramisu

You might turn Lebanese for it. From the faux chandeliers to the faux marble pillars, the Shefco…read moreBaklawa cafe makes you feel as though you've entered the Middle East from the moment you set foot inside. Ali Wonka entices you to the cabinets filled with giant round baking pans of crispy, soft, kataifi-rolled and cheesy scented delights. Most are filled with crunchy or ground pistachios and some with walnuts or dates. Rosewater and honey add perfume to the delicate flavours and textures of the sweet Lebanese pastries. Look,don't touch and respect the counter scales that will determine your bill or you will turn into a dessert barrel and need to be rolled out of there. There is some interesting signage inside (see photo) and the coffee's average, but it makes for interesting conversation and you might prefer a tea anyway. This place is fun!

Their menu includes most of their items in a "small" format, so we had a selection of these between…read moretwo of us. Lovely tasty food; the mantu were good enough that we ordered a second serving. Complementary cardamom-flavored tea. Reasonable prices, the staff were very helpful and friendly. Presentation is elegant; linen, heavy tableware, nice ceramics. Outside tables next to a pocket park on the corner of Pt Chevalier Road, so a few opportunities for people watching; they also have large-group tables inside, which were buzzing with happy punters.

Really disappointed in this place tonight. An American girl…read morenamed Dee ( on the docket)stared at me condescendingly every time I tried to catch her eye for 45 minutes and didn't call out my order name once. Other orders ready were called out multiple times but not once did she say my name. I didn't ask was it ready as I didn't want to be a pain when they were obviously onto it calling out the names. Finally I asked 45 minutes later and she looked under the bench and said oh yeah here it is.My food was totally cold when I got it and I wanted to say something to her but she flipped her ponytail and turned away. I get that it was just forgotten or whatever but there was no apology offered at all. I love the food at this place but the staff needs talking to about customer service and using their brains if they see a customer waiting a long time.

Fatima's has been around for some time now and I have been quite a regular customer to the Ponsonby…read morebranch, the other being in Takapuna. Fatima's is a great takeout option for a filling and tasty feed. They offer pitas, as shown below, chawarmas and salads. The pitas are a tightly filled wrap with most of them offering chicken, lamb or tofu for the protein. If you're feeling adventurous give the 'Catch of the day' a go to have fish or if you are a fan of mango and avocado, opt for the 'Pacific Pita'. To be honest most of the time I choose the Fatima's favourite with Lamb and no cheese. Its my favourite and I can't get enough of the combo of the tomato relish, aioli and chilli together. This place is great as they cook their meat to order and use fresh ingredients, giving you a nice hot pita or charwarma. So far all the proteins have been cooked to the right degree. Ive had a chawarma once, its better if you don't have a huge appetite as they are smaller but the bap bun is a nice difference from most eateries. If you are eating with someone share a side of the koftas. Who doesn't love little balls of fried potato. Served with their sweet chilli aioli it's so unhealthy but soo good. My only small issue is I wish their chicken was Free Range, as their chicken options look delicious and i think they could widen their demographic offering FR Chicken. Great 'Quick Bite' on the run or if you live near by and can't be bothered cooking. Huge fan of Fatima's and yet to be disappointed. Service is quick, online ordering is also on offer. Rating Food: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Good 240 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 1130-10pm

Gemmayze was one of my fav places to eat in Auckland (in spite of the low Yelp reviews, which seem…read moreService focused and an area I fortunately had no issues with). We had a rez and were able to get seated ~5 min after arriving on time. Place was packed at 8:30pm on a Friday. Cocktails are delicious - really flavorful . Easy to order multiple. Orange Blossom Martini was good and easy; Jiddi Sour was unique delicious For food, Hummus and pide a great start. Bread is fresh, warm, and tasty. Lamb was delicious and filling. Carrots an excellent side - roasted well and the fennugreek sauce was on point. Chill vibe in what feels like an open atrium mall

Wish I saw all the reviews about how the rude host staff is before I went. They asked us to wait 30…read moreminutes, which was no problem. I ask if we can leave our name on a waitlist somewhere and they say they don't do waitlists, so we have to just wait there on the side. Weird but again, no problem. 45 minutes pass by so I politely ask if there's an update to the table. The hostess literally yells "I told you guys the status of the table multiple times." And storms away. I'm from the States so I'm not sure if I was breaking some cultural rules, or something, but I was really polite when asking, and I only asked one time. I was never told the status "multiple times" and I don't know who "you guys" is. This place needs a reality check, the food was awful and service was miserable. I don't recommend this establishment to anybody.

tried this tapas bar/ mediterranian food when we travelled to Auckland. the food was amazing. we…read moregot the chicken risotto, arancini, kofta kebab and the chorizo. we also tried their cocktails. the ambiance is very hippy. the staff were pretty cool and welcoming. also gave is a recommendation for a dessert which we ended up getting. we got the almond tart which was a good way to end our dinner. would definitely recommend if you ever visit this part of New Zealand.

Mezze is a very charming space, that gives indulgent traditional vibes. It came up in a search of…read morerestaurants near my hotel and I was able to walk there. I didn't get the ordering situation right off the bat. You get a menu from the bar then sit, decide what to order, then place your order at the bar. You also pay when you place your order. I went with the lamb burger and a cider. The fries with the lamb burger were amazing as was the cider. The burger was well prepared but not seasoned the way I prefer. I'd totally return to Mezze and try something else. It's a very cool spot, worth the visit.