This is the first time went to this place. First off there is literally nothing to write about the…read moredecor. It is boring. The menu is bizarre, on one hand you have flatbreads with meats of various kinds. I had a meatball flatbread sandwich. It was a slightly spicy, super juicy quite yummy three napkin mess. The other thing that is the gimmick of this place was the gourmet milkshakes. I was skeptical that this would be good, it was awesome! So awesome I had another one to takeaway. I got a chocolate cake milkshake and it tasted just like a liquid chocolate cake. My takeaway one was an Oreo milkshake. That one was a bloody winner. The problem I have is that they are $7.90 each. I'm afraid but that is quite a cost especially for the size of the milkshake. Truth is I don't know when I will go back, but I might consider if I'm bored of drinking NZ natural milkshakes which to be honest are bigger & compared to the ones I had, more chocolatey. Sandwich yummy, but messy. Milkshake, delicious just small & costly.

Full disclosure, a good friend partly owns Grill and Shakes, however we agreed that I would write…read morean unbiased review and if he didn't like it I wouldn't post it, but I wouldn't change it. So with that out of the way, we went to a menu sampling evening on one of the coldest nights in the 2014 Winter. Grill and Shakes has an attractive front of shop, with slightly rustic decor, Auckland's Kingsland is not known for its modern appearance so in a way, it adds to the feeling you've walked in for dinner to someone's home. That feeling is slightly marred by the massive grill you can see as you walk up the stairs (if you're dining in) but at the same time its fun to pause on the stairs and watch a meal being made. Speaking of meals, we had both chicken and beef which were well cooked, came with delicious seasoning and arrived to our table with sauces that almost overwhelmed the palette if you had dipped too much. Honestly, it was sometimes hard to choose between the seasoning on the meat and the rich flavourful sauces that came with it. The cheese filled pastries were freaking amazing, and on a cold winter night I could have eaten those snacks for the rest of the evening, but it was not to be, we were asked to try the milkshakes ... we had the grill, but it was time for the shakes. We tasted five flavours of the eventual sixty nine. Some were not to my taste, but my wife tells me they were delicious. The three that I did enjoy were well made, blended nicely and left me with a smile and a predatory look at the other tables to see if people had drank all of theirs. Grill and Shakes has a natural element to it, the soft drinks are not the normal commercial stuff, their ingredients are specially sourced and the flatbread dough is made and baked right there, every day. I can honestly, hand on heart, say that I will be back for the food and I fully intend to work my way through the 69 flavours of shakes in the next year or so. Without opening myself up to claims of favouritism, I think I might have found a new favourite place to eat. Highly recommended.

Kobe sizzlers are a pretty good option for a weekday dinner. At first I thought they were a tad…read morepricey but found that it was justified when I saw what was served up.We tried the tandoori chicken and tandoori paneer with garlic and mushroom sauce respectively. And they were from the value meals section too and meant it. Will I go back? Sure will do...There were easily 7-8 items that I would want to try out from their menu.Also they are no longer in Parnell, they have relocated to universal drive off Lincoln road.

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.

The beachside replaced my beloved Patio in location but alas did not replace it in value for money…read moreor taste. The decor hasn't overly changed, light and friendly with glass on two sides, candles at the table are a nice touch. We were seated and the wait staff were friendly and nice. I ordered a steak (after debating the fish) and my wife ordered a small ribs platter. Ribs are not hard to make, but there are methods to making good ribs, one of the major ones is to remove the membrane which creates a hard tough chewy layer around the ribs. The Beachside grill had not done so. The ribs were correspondingly chewy and rubbery, and the sauce did not permeate the meat .. it was a painted on, quickly heated ribs experience and was disappointing to say the least. The steak was good, not great but good, with a nice arrangement of sides that quite frankly, could have been a lot better given the cost of the meal. When we were finished, we mentioned the disappointing nature of the ribs and were told that 'Oh yeah sometimes they are like that', which is not the hallmark of an establishment that wants to improve. We didn't send them back (although it was borderline) but I would have expected a little more listening and a little less dismissive.

Food was actually amazing, their portion size is crazy large for the price and tasted incredible…read more They are super nice and remembered us from last time we came in, gave us a free drink too. The place is a little tucked away, but inside its cool when its hot outside and they have a nice little eat in area.

speedy and delicious, with friendly service and a few tables for easy and quick dine-in.read more

I think this is one of those kebab places that don't really get the recognition they probably…read moredeserve. I like my kebabs, so I venture to new places all the time, to check out what's on offer. And this place really offers a lot! Not only do they do kebabs but they also do a type of pizza which was interesting. I hadn't really come across that before. On top of that they are flexible with your orders, and are also very accommodating to vegetarians which is always nice. The flavours are really there too, which makes me think they use quality ingredients and probably as fresh as possible. They do table service and are prompt with cleaning up which is nice too.

Recently I'd had a long day and didn't feel like cooking, and neither did I feel like paying a bit…read morefor a full on restaurant meal. I thought I'd try out my local kebab shop, and I'm glad I did: far from bring the usual mystery meat dodgy joint, this one has a good range of Turkish/"Middle Eastern" food, including pizza, iskenders, and salads. I had a vegetarian moussaka and I was super pleased to see that it had a number of recognisable vegetables in it, and tasted like someone had cooked it recently, and it wasn't just taken from the freezer and reheated in the microwave. I also got a decently sized and equally fresh salad with it too. I shall return!

I usually like to stick with "local" cuisine on my travels, so its rather odd I chose Turkish food…read morefor my first meal in New Zealand. The wife and I shared "The Feast", $30NZ for two meat skewers and a good variety of colorful extras I can't name except the hummus. Everything was flavorful and plenty enough food for a light meal for two people sharing. If you need a break from the local NZ cuisine, Miss Istanbul makes delicious flavorful meals.

Tasty, authentic Turkish food that reminded of my time in Istanbul. Great breakfast plate too!read more