If you're after freshly baked bread, then Bakers Delights is your place to go to! Made fresh every…read moremorning, this bread is delicious. They have a variety of finger buns, dinner rolls, pull-a-parts, sweet and savoury buns, also bread loaves which you can request to be cut in either sandwich or toast slice. I personally am a sucker for the cape seed loaf, toast sliced; or the ham and mayo roll if I'm after something for just myself. Another one that's good for sharing is their cheese and bacon pull-a-part! Or if you're wanting something sweet then the apple custard scroll is definitely the way to go! Bakers Delight in Manukau is located in the South Point shopping mall on Great South Road. This is a perfect location as they also have a supermarket and butcher in the vicinity, making it a one stop shop for all your daily necessities.

The best smoked fish pie in new Zealand, workers are always polite and friendly, a bit expensive in…read moreterms of bakeries but you get quality food for the correct price

I really like Melba cafe. Every item is well presented and nice to eat. Its like high quality…read moreresturant chefs making the meals. Enjoyable every time.

This place was amazing! I am back in the United States 2 months later and currently craving their…read moresmoked salmon eggs Benedict. This will be my first stop the next time I am back in New Zealand!

They say you should never judge a book by its cover... well, never judge a restaurant by its…read moreoutside appearance! The shabby exterior really leaves little to be desired, but as far as yum cha goes, VR Baker's Restaurant has to be some of the best in Auckland. There are no trolleys dashing by; rather, the waitresses carry around platters of piping hot bamboo steamers by the dozen. I've only visited twice so am still eating my through their dim sum goodies, but so far, I have yet to be disappointed! All the usual suspects are here, including siu mai, BBQ pork buns, pork spareribs, congee, steamed dumplings, innards and feet. They also have other, less common goodies like the sticky rice balls, which I prefer over the banana-leaf wrapped version and are definitely worth a try. I highly recommend the siu mai - they're uber succulent and a prime example of how they should be! As for dessert, the egg tarts are really good as well, but even better are their baked custard buns. If you can't find something you like from what's being carried around, you can ask for a dim sum menu (complete with coloured pictures!) and they will cook to order as well. So communication may be a little strained because many of the waitresses don't speak great English, but the staff are friendly and fast at filling up tea and clearing the tables. And VR Baker's is a bakery too, stocking not only the typical cakes and sandwiches in their cabinets, but also the dim sum offerings. Affordable, huge portions, fast and delicious, VR Baker's Restaurant truly is a hidden gem and is fast becoming my number one pick for yum cha in Auckland!

If you re craving authentic Cantonese food , look no further! This mom and pop restaurant is great…read morefor travelers who are craving asian food. Note they do not take credit cards here.

If you're looking for a great-tasting breakfast or brunch meal at a good price, I wouldn't go much…read morefurther the the Hollywood Bakery Westfield Manukau. It's one of my much-loved places to eat in the mall when I have time. This place can get crowded quite fast and its quite popular among the older generation. Their all-day breakfast menu covers all the bases and they do it really well here. I love their french toast. It's served with bacon, maple syrup, and a decent amount of seasonal fresh fruit, although I do enjoy their caramelised banana when they have it! The pancakes here are good too and when I'm feeling a bit heartier than usual, their big breakfast always does the trick (they also have a vegetarian option of this available). If you don't want to order off the menu, they've got a range of baked goodness for you. I always get their vege savoury for a quick bite, and on a cheat day I'll definitely be getting the the chicken and mushroom pie, its always tasty. I don't usually go for their pastas but they're usually sold out by mid-afternoon. Hollywood Bakery is a great option in the mall that's away from the food court and gives you a chance to sit down and relax between shopping destinations. Or just pop in for a coffee to go and a savoury for a quick yet satisfying bite.

Always my first choice when I'm visiting Manukau, Hollywood Bakery is easy to spot being right up…read morethe front of the centre. The staff are nice and everything is very cheap and tasty. My favourite combo to get is a bacon and egg muffin from the hot food cabinet and a flat white. It always tastes like they made it 10 mins ago, and proves to be very popular, as I rarely find more than 1 left in the cabinet in the late hours of the morning. Their Neenish tarts are simply to die for and club sandwiches are a nice addition if you don't want to feel too bad about the amount of fat you're creating. Then, once you're done, continue your shopping escapade without wanting to buy everything that looks marginally delectable. Also, these guys bake cakes for events, make breakfasts and have award winning pies. Seriously, would you go anywhere else?

I don't eat breakfast 6 days of the week, but I have fond memories of when I used to. Southmall…read moreBakery is conveniently located right next to the main bus depot in Manurewa, and is one of the reasons it gets so busy. It's a very small store but aesthetics aside, they do great food. I have to say, they chicken savouries for 90 cents are delicious. Not only are they pretty damn cheap, but just a couple of them will fill you up! I'm also a long time fan of their ham and cheese bun (a bakery staple), and their lamingtons are great too. In fact, all of their baked sweet range from about $1-$1.50, so its far from breaking the bank. I quite enjoy their pies and their sausage rolls are massive! Their drinks are pretty cheap too, so I'm always running in there at the last minute to grab some water. There's an espresso machine here The ladies are pretty lovely here and try to serve everyone as fast as they can when the customers start to line up. There are so many bakeries in the Southmall area, and this is one of the better ones. Great location and great food.