Been here a few times. It's not cheap but a good quality feed. The chicken Katsu is great for the…read morenot-so-adventurous in-laws and the noodle soups are very good! Great spot for a bite before heading to the movies.

I've always been hesitant every time my partner suggests we go to Wagamama, mainly because I'm…read morepretty picky when it comes Asian-inspired food. Usually, once I've tried something I like, I stick to that to avoid utter disappointment and this is precisely the case with Wagamama. The miso soup at Wagamama tastes so, so good, they put in a bit of spring onion and wakame (edible seaweed) and altogether its delicious. I do wish that they'd give you a bit more for what you pay, but as they say, quality over quantity. The miso is one of my staples here as well as the chicken katsu curry, where the chicken is coated in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried; don't think I need to say more about that one, but its also a goodie! Never disappoints. Wagamama doesn't take reservations but there's a lot of seating inside (and a few tables outside), so chances are you'll be seated as soon as you get there. If you enjoy Asian-inspired cuisine, Wagamama could be an ideal place for your next meal out.

Best of the best! I can't say enough good things about this place after just one lunch visit. The…read morelettuce cups, an ornate chicken salad, explodes with flavor, texture and shear beauty. I followed the bang bang with the most meaty seafood shu mai ever. There is no question that the seafood shu mai are seafood, the shrimp are large, delicious and plentiful in the filling. The dishes of dipping oil and soy were also seasoned and not just poured from a bottle. Service was friendly and the decor beautiful and comfortable. A must visit place in Auckland !

We went here for dinner for the evening of Sat 22 June…read more Fang is tucked away in the middle of a newish building at 100 Parnell Road. Parking is pretty good that part of Parnell and so once we walked all the way into the depths of the building on the ground floor all was well. We were seated quickly, and had our waitress come with water and to answer any additional questions promptly. She recommended a number of sharing plates, which was fine by us as we thought that would probably be a good way to go anyway. We started off with some of the lotus chips which were awesome. We then received a selection of dishes including lamb short ribs, crispy pork ribs (a winner), supposedly very spicy bang bang chicken in lettuce cups (it wasn't that spicy but had a bit of kick and was delicious too), Crispy squid tentacles were also a popular choice. The kung pao soft shell crab was tasty but a bit small serving wise, and the dumplings all tasty too. The pork belly was average, nothing wrong with it but not a standout. My wife especially liked the slow cooked beef shin. Service was excellent, food was tasty and interesting, restaurant a little dimly lit but very cool nevertheless (perhaps better for dates than family dining but I'm being picky here). My only quibble is value, it's not bad value for money but it wasn't great value either. If it were slightly cheaper I wouldn't hesitate to score it 5/5. However, that is not a deterrent to me wanting to try the restaurant again, as the Rest of the package was all of a very high standard. We will be back for sure.

Friendly staff and great food. The place was about half full meaning that noise level was pleasant…read more Service was quick with very tasty food and nice drinks.

Oh dear - fell victim to a pretty Instagram photo and thought Daisy Chang would be a nice place for…read morea Thursday night drink. Unfortunately I was quite wrong because it does have really cute decor and the atmosphere looks good. Incredibly subpar cocktails. Ordered at the bar, paid and walked back to my table. Proceeded to watch the bartender make drinks for about 10 other people before making ours. One of our cocktails was sitting on the counter for a good 5 minutes before being brought to us (during summer flies season). So after waiting 15 minutes for two drinks, one cocktail was deathly sweet. Almost choked. Apparently, all the soda was at the bottom and hadn't been actually mixed into the drink itself. They also don't provide a mixing spoon and the paper straw had already disintegrated during the time it was forgotten about. Second cocktail we got (Red Lotus) was better, quite tasteless but at least it was mixed. Host was friendly but never again.

A bit of a find in Highland Park. A place that is exactly what it says it is. A dumpling house…read more Yummy quick and delicious. We had ours steamed and took them home for a quick dinner. A little chili oil and soy FTW. The people who served us were just lovely lovely people.

Love the service, and beautiful dumplings. Many different options, and pricing is reasonable. Get…read morefree tea if u stay and eat inside

Food was pretty good here but prices a little steep for what you get. We're from Hawaii, where…read moreAsian based food is the norm so our standards are high. I really enjoyed the salads/sides that came on each plate. It was nice to have some freshness with each bite. I really liked the Thai beef salad. We had been eating pretty heavy, so this was nice to have something with bright and light flavors. My Mom thought the duck had a mushy texture. Located around the corner from Giapo so good location to get dinner and dessert. Miann is also across the street but unfortunately I didn't get to try it.

Since its opening in 2015, Lucky Buddha still remains one of my favourite eateries in Auckland. It…read moreis situated on Fort Street, which is fast becoming a foodie mecca, with the likes of Ima Cuisine, Miann and Beirut and around the corner, my favourite ice creamery, Giapo. The first time I dined at Lucky Buddha, I didn't quite know what to expect, but after learning that the owners are Korean, the head chef is Filipino and that they are serving Asian fusion cuisine (namely Japanese, Korean, Thai and Filipino), I was really excited. I have since dined at Lucky Buddha four times, and each time has been a very memorable foodie experience. The food is fresh and flavourful, and the cocktail list and service is excellent. Below, I list my favourite dishes and drinks at Lucky Buddha. For food, I recommend the following: * Sriracha Pork Steamed Buns filled with tender pulled pork, fresh herbs and a cracker spicy peanut sauce. This is my favourite entree on the menu as it has that melt in your mouth wow factor. The bao comes in a pair, so I recommend sharing it with another dining companion, so you can share a few other entrees! * Wakame Salad with Cured Salmon served with creamy avocado, crispy nori, foam and puffed rice. This dish incorporates two of my favourite foods - salmon and avocado, so I knew it would be a winner. The puffed rice and crispy nori gives the dish great texture. * Soba Noodle Salad with Avocado and Teriyaki Chicken - this is the perfect lunch dish! It is another great combination (soba noodles, avocado and teriyaki chicken), is extremely filing (carb + protein x2) and will keep you going for the rest of the afternoon. My favourite part of this dish is the fried crunchy soba noodles on top! * Bibimbap with Korean mixed rice, seasonal vegetables, soy beef and gochujang. Bibimbap is a classic Korean dish and also one of my favourite meals, so I was super excited to try Lucky Buddha's version. I tried this dish only a few weeks' ago, and it is now my new favourite! I loved the presentation, with the brightly coloured veg, flavoursome beef and semi-raw egg. The fun part of Bibimbap is that you get to mix all the ingredients together! Just one sad note - no kimchi. For drinks, I highly recommend trying one of their cocktails. Their cocktail list changes frequently, some of which are only on the menu according to the season. I have so far enjoyed the Dark Stormy Asian cocktail with Mount Gay XO rum, ginger, herb bitters and citrus (a highlight the first time I dined at Lucky Buddha) and the Heavens Surprise cocktail with Herradura Plata tequila, watermelon, mint and elderflower - I just HAD to order this cocktail as it incorporated my favourite food and my favourite spirit! It was refreshing and delicious. Lucky Buddha also has a small wine and sake list and a range of Asian beers on offer, including a beer of the same name. For a non-alcoholic option, try one of their iced teas or house made sodas. If the above is not enough to tempt you, then another reason why you should dine at Lucky Buddha is because of their excellent service. Each time I have visited, staff are friendly and efficient, water glasses are always topped up and you don't have to wait long for your food. Overall, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lucky Buddha. Thinking about it now, it definitely makes my top five list in Auckland, for its Asian Fusion menu (featuring Japanese, Thai, Filipino and Korean classics), refreshing cocktails and consistently good service. I highly recommend dining at Lucky Buddha the next time you're out!

Wow....just unbelievably wow. If you are in Auckland, this is the restaurant to make reservations…read moreat. You will fall in love with this place and will want to come back again and again. First off, hats off to the owners for doing such an impeccable job on the decor and design. From the intricate restaurant design, the lush comfy chairs, the menu layout, the mocktails, and even the rustic bathrooms were all very impressive. Now let's get down to the food. We started off with the shumai dumplings with peanut sauce. The skin of the shumai was so soft and thin which I truly appreciate because you can taste the stuffing better. The peanut sauce was nutty and savory and extremely addicting! Next we had the salt and pepper tofu with a vinegar sauce. The flavors here were a bit flat and needed more of a peppery taste but the presentation of this dish made it worth it. The chicken satay was super tender and juicy. The creamy sauce with the savory clear vinegar sauce worked really well together. The ribs had a yummy flavor but the meat could have been a bit softer. I recommend doing a broil for the ribs at the end so the sauce gets a nice caramel. To top it off we ended the night with the mango pudding. It was a hard decision but we liked the refreshing flavors. There was a lot of stuff going on in this dessert, but was still impressed with the details in textures. We hope to be back here one day!

Very nice! I loved the interior design, the bar looks full and inviting, the tables are not too…read moreclose, great chairs at the bar where you can watch the chefs cook in real time real food, the booths look comfy for a group, nice accessories around the room, really nice clean bathrooms with awesome music in there:) Food is real, fresh and nicely cooked , great presentation to it, and very tasty. I like it how the portions are designed to share and they come out the kitchen when done without seating on a counter to wait for other meal to be ready. Nice timing in serving: extra fresh!!! We went twice and definitely would go back.

This place is definitely average - but I actually had an okay experience there because I went on a…read moreMonday night with a friend... both of us in our gym gear/no makeup and there was no one else to see us!! The spring rolls we ordered were rather average - I'm an avid spring roll eater and I would probably not recommend them. The ginger and chicken dish, however, was delicious! My friends chicken yellow curry was nice as well but she said she is not super keen to get it again. The highlight was that the food is rather cheap - my ginger/chicken dish costing only costing $11. They also have a 'drinks station' where they seem to have a wide range of options. I purchased Vanilla Coke Zero. The only downside to the whole experience was the decor. The place seems like it has seen better days (although realistically it could have always been like it is now). I feel like it wouldn't take much to liven up the place, but it feels like there is no one there to nurture it. I'm unsure if they have toilets as we didn't need one - so I'd go at home just in case. If you want a cheap, relaxed, 'can go wearing your trackpants' experience then this would suit you perfectly!!

Eat Asian is not a highly celebrated piece of the Botany Hub, but something tucked away in the…read morecorner with peeling letters coming off the sign. Filled with Asian & Indian fusions, you could get Chinese Stir Fry, Butter Chicken, Sushi or just whatever tickles your fancy. The food isn't too bad, but the atmosphere is a bit scummy. I really think they could do much better if they tried. It usually feels very dirty and the food a bit too average to be bothered visiting. Especially when you have something exciting like the Sushi-Go-Round next door. How about a bit more asian decor? It's an asian food court, so going with a very strong theme would do this place a lot of justice. Also, fixing their sign so it doesn't give you the impression of 'eating asians' would be very good indeed.

Rather disappointed with the food here, not sure if all these Bao places in town are just too…read morefusion for me, can't seem to find one that satisfies my taste. The food was not very spectacular. Serving portion was quite small for the price. Chicken lacked flavor, the pork was quite dry, and don't totally agree with the sugar coated fried tofu on gangham slaw. The kids meal was the only dish that we found to be acceptable. I think street food should have bolder flavor and be a bit better value. Service was not bad, good amount of seats. You know what parking is like in Newmarket.

Below average for food. Crispy chicken needs to be smaller cut instead of big pieces. Need to work…read moreon the recipes for salt and peppers calamari and chicken.

Lovely Authentic Shanghai Style Restaurant even though it is named Noodle House. You will enjoy…read moremore besides good noodle. All kinds of noodle, with soup or without, most of them are authentic taste. However I do enjoy the simple noodle with fried spring onion oil, a little bit soy sauce and that's it. People from Shanghai usually take it as a snack before dinner during summer time. Smelling the spring onion oil, in a certain way, is like special treat to your nose. I bet you will enjoy it. Then you can try the typical fried pork buns with the smoky bottom adding the flavor, juicy but tasty inside. Watch your tongue while eating it hot. Fried rice cake is another option if there is still space left for a gourmet treat. You can tell basically it is rice pudding just fried, still crispy, still full of crunch biting fun by your teeth. Go for the dish on the menu, I believe it is worth trying after 4-year successful opening. People know the right place to eat something local and good value. Just wish the decoration could be improved with some touch of the classic Shanghai.

Small family runned restaurant serving pretty good Shanghainese food. Extremely competitively…read morepriced and decent sized portions. Sometimes the wait can be a bit long but with dad the cook, mum assistant cook, waitress cashier and all and daughter the gopher, they do alright. Come early as seating is very limited.

The food here was so fantastic - we went twice during our stay! I am an avid Japanese food lover…read moreand was extremely impressed with the food quality. The T-bar roll is a MUST. The shrimp is out of this world. Restaurants on the street are typically expensive because of the fabulous view. With Takara you get a fantastic and reasonably priced meal, while enjoying the beautiful ambiance of being near the water. Lovely staff paired with excellent food - a recipe for success.

Great sushi, but the service could use an upgrade. It was so slow. Too slow. Pretty good taste and…read morepresentation though. I would recommend to a friend.