I had heard through the grapevine that this was just the best ever pizza found on the North Shore…read more So of course I pestered my partner to take us there for a takeout pizza mid week. I arrived around five thirty and the popular pizzeria had a few guests eating pasta on the front outdoor seating area. The owner who bakes all the pizza's himself is a friendly and humorous Greek man, and was only too happy to point out the fave choices of pizza for us first time visitors. The Top picks were Greco, a delicious topping of lamb, red onion, olives, peppers, tzatziki, basil and parsley (My first pick also). And the Quattro Stagioni which had Salami, Ham, Prawns and Mushroom, this was sensational (my second pick). As it was the premiere visit, we opted for the two small pizzas, costing both under 18 dollars each, and let me tell you, I thought I could have eaten a pizza to myself, however the servings were so great that I only managed about 2 pieces each. Beautiful pizza base , and the toppings are just divino divine! I will be back as soon as I can, to try more pizza flavours, and a pasta dish for sure.

Just need some good food during the interim of taking care of my mother in law in the NS hospital…read more We ordered one Divino Pizza and one Divino Pasta for three of us. The pizza and pasta are eally nice and far beyond my expectations (I preferred pasta a bit more). Got refreshed and continue facing whatever they are in the real life.

The most amazing squid rings and prawns one can get to taste on the shore. Different ways of…read morepreparations if u r a sea food lover from just steamed, to garlic , to spicy u name it. Not at all pricy and excellent quality. Peking duck a must try but book in advance not to be disappointed. A proper Chinese restaurant and a cut above the rest on the shore :) heaps of parking off site and seating for around 50-60 at least....enjoy

My favourite cheap eat anywhere, bar none!! Don't come here for the decor unless you're into white…read morewalls, and don't come here for a panoramic view unless you're into carparks and Blockbuster video rental stores. However, if it's damn tasty Chinese food in massive portions for sweet bugger all money, then you've definitely come to the right place!! Judging by how full this place gets these days, word of mouth has spread - plenty of people are down for cheap and cheerful! Gather your friends or family, bring a bottle down (BYO only, no drinks menu - no corkage!!!), and get a few of the big dishes to share. Everything's great (and nothings more than $10-$15), but I recommend the salt and pepper squid, the beans, the satay beef (comes out sizzling!) and the sweet and sour pork. Awesome awesome place, just make sure you book ahead on a Fri/Sat night and don't expect great service or ambiance.

Double cheeseburger and fries combo! Pretty choice burger if you're in the neighborhood. Currently…read moreno seating available but a good take out option! The quality of the burger and fries are pretty legit and I would recommend trying them out!

Oh hello yelp, it's been a while!!…read more What we got: double cheeseburger Chocolate shake Fries Verdicts: Double cheese burger - great, I mean they're buns were soft the patty was juicy. Honestly it's just a good old classic burger Fries - I do prefer skinny fries than thick, these were great but nothing special. Cause you know... it's fries Chocolate shake - now they're called shake out... to be honest I didn't have a high expectation just curious on this shake... and honestly... it's just okay. If you've tasted cool whip.. it kinda just tastes like you're eating chocolate cream. If you pick up the cup it's super light which makes you think... is this really ice cream? What is this really made of ? Service - you get a hi and you press your order yourself which was nice. Also the food was super fast but maybe that's just cause there wasn't many people around. Overall, it's okay.... it isn't the best... it isn't in and out and it isn't shake shack (maybe this is a copy of shake shack) but honestly for the price I dont think I would come back it's something I'd try and be like oh yeah it's okay then never come back cause it's expensive as heck. But I don't think that's their fault... nz in itself is just super expensive But give it a try :)

Even though this place doesn't have a large yelp presence, make no mistake it is a real gem! The…read morefood is delicious and priced very well for what you get. We hosted a gathering as we were vacationing locally and ordered 12 separate dishes. Each one was great! Order with confidence.

This place is a regular for me (they're literally just up the road from where I'm currently…read morestaying), and over time I've sampled the better part of the menu. It's a bit difficult to give an overall rating, as I have varying opinions on their different dishes. But on the whole I feel they deserve a solid 4 stars. We're currently going through a fried-rice phase, so that's dinner at least several times per week. They do a good job of it, generous portion sizes and succulent cuts of meat, particularly the chicken. I do find some of their fried-rice options a tad bland (easily remedied with a dollop of soy sauce, which we always have on hand), but their curry and satay options have more flavour to them. When I'm planning to eat with my dad, as I often do, I opt for the Singapore noodles, which are his favourite. They're very tasty, I find. As for their 'standard' noodles, they're also flavoursome, and certainly very filling, though a little too much so for my liking. They're quite heavy and 'gloopy'. Be prepared for a food-coma if you overindulge! But the flavours are certainly there. It's a good, hearty dish for the wintertime, though I feel I'll be giving it a miss in the coming months as it's just too heavy for a summer meal. We also occasionally opt for their fried options (fish and chips, et cetera), which are fine, well executed, nothing to write home about either way. I tried their sweet and sour pork a couple of times, and came away underwhelmed, which was disappointing as this tends to be my favoured option at places like this. It was decidedly more 'sour' than 'sweet,' with an unpleasant 'tang' to it. And... no rice!! I would think it'd be standard for s/s dishes to come with rice, as they're sorely in need of something to 'cut' their rich flavour. Other places I frequent all provide rice as a matter of course with s/s options. Service is always pleasant enough, somewhat matter-of-factly but then this place is always bustling and certainly doesn't need to pander to customers.

I have the number for Khun Pun saved in my phone and I must call it at least once a fortnight. For…read morea tasty meal packed with veges for less than $10, it's pretty good value. I've found the food to be consistently good, better than some Thai restaurants I've been to. And the handy location in Northcote so close to the bridge makes it easy to stop off on the way home from work. I would say get your meal takeaway as the surroundings at FoodWorld are a bit on the shabby side. Chicken and cashew nuts is a definite fav with the mix of veges including kumara and broccoli bits being extra delicious. This place has also now got an online ordering system and offers delivery. I haven't tried it yet as I'm too impatient but Thai delivery sounds like a genius idea to me.

This restaurant is my first choice whenever I am eating at Northcote good court. You can't really…read morego wrong eating here. Service is reasonably fast. I particularly enjoy their curries and pad Thai.

This place is pretty good. Pretty damn good in fact…read more Today I had a real hankering for Japanese and with only 30minutes to spare before my next meeting I popped in Musashi to pick up some takeaways. Whilst Musashi looks pretty inconspicuous from outside, inside it absolutely hums. The decor is pretty nondescript, black walls with wooden features and giant sake bottles sitting on shelves but the food, well, that is another story. Being in a rather indecisive mood, I decided to go for the chicken teriyaki bento box. It was delicious. The miso had a load of flavour and was clearly not of the packet variety, the edamame beans were perfectly salted, the salad of finely cut cabbage and japanese mayo was crunchy and fresh but the real star of the dish was most definitely the chicken. It was cooked to perfection and was unbelievably tender plus the teriyaki marinade was one of the best ever had. My only teensy tiny complaint was that serving size seemed small given the price. Regardless, that food was that good I will definitely be going back. ASAP.

Musashi is a really great japanese restaurant. The menu is made up of traditional meals with a…read morecouple of Musashi originals thrown in for good measure. The decor of the place is pretty standard. The walls, atbles and chairs are all dark, the table settings are immaculate, and there is a private room that you can hire out if you wish. Both the food and drinks are moderately priced, which makes it great for groups and couples. The service is awesome and you;re alwasy greeted by a smiling face. There is a handy 'most popular' board which lets you know the most commonly ordered dishes. I recommend ordering something off the board (even if it's just little), you never know, you might find your new favourite thing. It can be busy on Fridau and Staurday nights, but I think it makes the ambience cool. Pop in for lunch or dinner - you'll always leave satisfied.

There's nothing much more enjoyable than great fish 'n' chips on the beach, but it's not the…read moreeasiest to make that a reality, as a lot of takeaways places just don't seem that fantastic. Had been planning to get to this place for ages with my girlfriend, and we finally got our act together and made our way down for a naughty unhealthy dinner and find a nice spot to enjoy it. I have to say I don't think I've had a better fish 'n' chips experience outside an actual restaurant than we did here. The fish was fresh, and the batter not stodgy and heavy, nice and light, and the healthy dose of chips made for a pant-stretchingly good meal. Definitely glad we decided to try it, and will be back again for sure.

The Takapuna Fish Shop is my go-to fishmonger - there's not many on the shore but I've always found…read morethe fish fresh and the price right. However, after my takeaways tonight, i'm not as sold on their fish and chips. Sure they're cheap and it's conveniently located 5mins walk from a beach but I found their fish to be dry (overcooked?) and the batter stodgy. On the plus side the chips where well salted and crunchy, and the owner is always so lovely - very chippa, with a smile on his dial. Whilst T.F.S will continue to be my fishmonger of choice, with sooo many fish and chips shops to try, I think i'll go elsewhere to indulge in this kiwi classic in the future.

For fast food burger places, this restaurant has good quality ingredients and burgers are hunger…read morebusters. Situated right next to the petrol station, it has nearby parking, which is convenient. Inside is definitely cleaner then other Carl's Jnr restaurants, although I do wish they would redesign - the front counter is weirdly hidden from entrance door and so is difficult to see first off. More expensive than other fast food burger joints in the area, but better value for money.

Oh Carl why you do this to me? Now everyone who knows me, knows that I eat a predominately Paleo…read morelifestyle. Occasionally I'll sway from this diet and usually when I'm hungover and the body is craving carbs. I have to say that I'm not the biggest fast food fan (and no I don't consider Burger Fuel fast food!!). However each time I've been to Carl's Jr. I'm impressed with their table service, speed and quality of food. I always order a pretty bog standard burger with some onion rings on the side. I love the quality of their ingredients and okay it's a little more expensive than some fast food outlets but this place has a great ambiance and table service to match. Does it get any better when you're feeling a little groggy? I think not. See you soon Carl!

I guess it's true that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, if that was the case I probably…read morewouldn't have even have ventured into this place if my partner hadn't of raved so much about it, and considering it was easier to cave and go rather than try and shut him up, this is where I ended up on Friday night, patiently waiting in the queue to place my order. My babe wasn't budging on the fried rice and chips so that's what we had, and I have to say it was pretty darn tasty! Even for a non fried rice convert like myself. The boy says the fish isn't good though, pretty oily and greasy so stick with the favorites and you'll be fine!

We have already tried all the lunch specials - steak, chicken and roast pork fried rice. All of…read morethem are very good! My 2 sons love them and their donut. This is the only restaurant in North Shore where we keep on coming back every time we feel we want to dine out.

So ... Where have I been all my life???!! Relaxing with my people on a Friday night in front of the…read morefire, we decided take-out was the go. Burger Fuel they said! Never having sampled their burgers, what did I have to lose, I asked myself?!! Well - what a surprise - I have just consumed THE best burger. E.V.E.R. I ordered a C N Cheese burger. And a side order of spud fries with aioli. My burger was juicy, tasty, medium rare and more tender than a baby's bottom!!! The Parmesan, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle was the perfect complement, enrobed in a fresh and gorgeous bun. Juicy and satisfying to the max. This was well, it was - orgasmic! The whole of Milford had a cigarette!!!! The spud fries were perfection and the accompanying aioli didn't hold back ... Suddenly I was in Gilroy, California again, the home of garlic. Bliss!! Why have I never encountered Burger Fuel before? I do not know. But I plan on making this amazing joint a regular take-out staple!!

BF is such a good option when you can't be bothered fronting the stove…read more The current favourites are the CN Cheese and the third pounder with cheese but occasionally there is a walk on the wild side with a xxx For sides - spud fries or kumara who can choose so it is just as well that there are usually some of each in the order. Overall - highly recommended.