Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Karangahape Road, Auckland

Julie W. • June 5, 2010great service, wine and food. try the polenta fries.

Jason N. • August 27, 2011Amazing. Only need to look at the crowds inside to know this place must be good. The dahi puri is indeed phenomenal, the curries beautiful and even the rice is amazing.

Todd S. • April 8, 2018Nice place, very friendly staff, some outdoor seating, clean with a descent margarita.

Olly N. • May 11, 2018Exceptional rolled dukkah egg, beetroot hummus, hazelnuts on seedy toast + halloumi fries $22. Bottomless filter coffee $6.5.

Mauricio B. • November 13, 2013A very lovely bar, free wifi, cold Steinlager, you choose music you like from the Wurlitzer, and cute barmans wiv nz perfect bums ;)

Nezz • October 5, 2013Brioches are amazing, friendly staff and environmental focus make this a great new cafe spot on K' Rd.

Alla • May 3, 2014This place is so good. Try the hush puppies, ribs, cocktails and everything else. It was all delish!

David V. • May 14, 2012Legendary Ponsonby Cafe. Coffee always good. Great atmosphere. Plenty of regulars.

Kerry H. • August 16, 2014Roti are great. Nice to see it prepared fresh in front of you. They are generous with the curry & dahl too.

Jeff B. • April 15Excellent chocolate croissant. Will have to come back to try the sandwiches and the coffee. No Wi-Fi FYI.

Maggie • March 8, 2013Miso katsu chicken us amazing... Renkon has the most perfect sizes and small prices too! x

Daniel C. • December 28, 2016Fantastic Mi Goreng and beef rendang. Can't beat $1 corkage either! best to make a reservation as it gets busy

Ashley B. • February 14, 2012Wonderful atmosphere and friendly place to relax!

Rebecca D. • September 20, 2012Probably the best sushi joint in town. Vege tempura sushi & the seeweed pockets are delish.

Jasmine A. • January 17, 2013The chicken and paneer pakoras are amazing! Served with delicious mint sauce. Be sure to eat them when they're hot!

Nezz • June 4, 2014Everything is just $2.50! Coffee, sandwiches, cakes!

Joanna • September 25, 2014Decent piccolo. Supreme coffee beans. Nice nook-in-the-wall cafe with tables outside and flowers. No gluten-free options.

Jessi @. • June 14, 2019Tasty food with some impressive spice levels. A classic BYO - and the corkage is only $3!

Kimberley T. • November 30, 2010It's better fresh out of the oven, and definitely worth the wait!

View New Zealand • January 19, 2011By the glass, everything’s well priced at an arts-student friendly $7-11. It’s all nicely bohemian with a grungy, student tinge, and feels more like an underground bar in San Francisco or Berlin.

Phil L. • September 27, 2013Take a group so you can sample the different dumplings. Super cheap and delicious. Complementary tea.

Laura • September 16, 2011Great sushi value of the day - only $4.90. Cheap, healthy lunch. Platters are really good for parties too.

Jake P. • January 28, 2012This place has superb authentic Arab service - they give you free tea and they really take pride in their food. It is incredible value - if you are bored with Kebab and want Kebab cuisine go here.

Jean-Philippe D. • October 21, 2011Chaiyo has the best quality food in the whole place. Malaysian food cooked by a Thai family. Tastier than most I have tried. My favorite pick for a casual fix.

Jay • July 15, 2010Best kebabs in town and open most hours

Piotr Z. • November 5, 2013Best Veg Burrito I ever had!

Laura • September 17, 2011Won ton & roast pork noodle soup from Chinese Cuisine is the best and the sushi from Sushi Bar Salmon is always made fresh. Big sushi, great taste only $9.00.

Jessi @. • August 29, 2019Delicious food, really good for a big group, just some patchy service.

View New Zealand • February 8, 2012Auckland's busiest gay bar is an institution. With two dance floors, three bars and numerous cosy spots to chat to friends this is one bar worth checking out.

Gdale • April 21, 2013Loving the savoury toasted bagel for brunch (pesto, avocado, tomato, cream cheese)