The location is perfect, lots of parking, off street or car parking available outside the…read morerestaurant. Access is easy, straight inside from the car park. Service is great, I needed help with a dish and the waiter was able to recommend a dish which was delicious. We ordered 2 dishes, the beef Pho and crispy spring rolls, the quantity was very generous, the quality and taste was divine and reasonably priced. The setting of the restaurant suits large to small size families singles and couples alike , the ambiance is a nice warm and relaxed atmosphere. We highly recommend their dishes, we will definitely be making another visit over the weekend.

My partner and I have been a regular at this place ever since it opened earlier this year, and we…read moreare thrilled with the food here! Everything from their fresh salads, grilled meats, crunchy spring rolls, to rice and noodle dishes are bursting with flavor. I've tried a variety of things on the menu and have never been disappointed. Most recently, I had their pork bahn mi (lunch special only) and it's now one of my favorites (on par with the ones from Hello Mister). Service has always been friendly and the decor is quite nice as well. Although it's a casual restaurant atop the mall, they've made the effort with indoor plants and lighting to make it feel more upscale. I'm so happy that a Vietnamese restaurant of this quality has opened up near me. If I were to move suburbs, I would still consider making a special trip just to come here. Highly recommended!

A good option for lunch if you feel like burgers and are willing to pay a bit more for a good one…read more The bambina is a nice satisfy-ier, if you aren't particularly hungry or don't want to be full after finishing the standard-sized burger. It's a cute wee thing with 100% pure NZ grass fed beef on salad, relish and generous aioli on squishy sesame bun. Tasty! Had to get the spud fries and kumara fries with aioli- both very yum. I love that it is cooked in 100% canola vege oil- so it's slightly better, in terms of health-wise, than other fries. The spuds were so crispy- my fave type of fries and the kumara was something a bit different and classic Burger Fuel. Sister raved about her Ring Burner- which was surprisingly big- a meal and a half in itself, without sides! A big stack- jam packed with 1/3 pound 100% pure NZ grass fed beef, with jalapeno sauce, bacon, salad, relish and aioli. She was sold and wasn't sure she would need dinner later that day. Definitely on the list to try the Bastard burger- which is huge. Also heard of the curious, (Secret menu) Greedy Bastard which is another size up and a gigant-osaurus.

Great service, you can see your meal being cooked, worth the extra money for a burger, all you need…read moreis a burger and fries and it will fill you up quite nicely. Great place to eat, tasty food

Came here for lunch and was blown away. Had driven past many many times and got a peek into their…read morehuge fridge and cabinet stock but wasn't sure about their menu. They are near the corner, as soon as you drive into Birkenhead with lovely indoor and outdoor seating. Had their kumara rice cake with the quinoa salad on the side. Lovely small glass bottled water and a range of drinks in the fridge- including the new, cool Hopt (must try soon). It came out fairly fast after warming and was both generous portions and delicious. They also had a bacon egg pie with side salad lunch special that my friend had- looked really tasty. In love with all their other offerings- can easily see many returns to try each and every different salad, pie and especially their sweet baked treats. A huge fan. So lucky to have it close by! 100% recommend a look in and a dine in or takeaway!

Ever had in ant in your tea/coffee/food? It tastes awful. The mei goring salad I just tried at…read moreGustoso tasted very badly of ants and was inedible. I also tried the raw energy, Danish chicken and broccoli salads and they were ok but I wouldn't order them again. I really wanted to like this food too as there is a real lack of healthy fast food options around Birkenhead.

Perfect to have a Bird in Taka. So far I have had a couple of lunches with Bird chicken and salad…read morebut the key for me was the other night. Due to a new puppy malfunction and four people arriving for dinner we needed salads to match the chicken we had roasted. The selection of carrot and beetroot, coleslaw and potato salad hit the spot perfectly and the dinner guests were all very happy. I picked up some brownie and ginger crunch for dessert. The ginger crunch was the oaty sort that is currently popular and the brownies were delicious. Pretty happy to cope with a group for dinner PS the puppy is ok except for a small cat inflicted injury

The chicken wings are delicious here. Very spicy but sweet at the same time. We couldn't stop…read moreeating the sauce. We tried the truffle chicken and the garlic chicken. I think we agreed the garlic one was better. The sides were also well done. We each liked the one we chose. There's enough to share of those, so keep that in mind. The market area this restaurant was in is cute. There are other restaurants, a market, and some shops.

My first time here. Very impressed! Walked in, table's were full so thats a good sign, found a…read morelovely sunny spot by the window at the back after ordering a Hash Stack. A previous review below got me hankering for it. Was not dissapointed. Even though they were busy the staff were very friendly and attentive and the food made it out in lighting quick time! Hash browns looked hand made with great texture, thickness and flavor. Egg was runny and was absorbed well into the 2 fluffy ciabatta pieces of bread. Bacon was crispy but not overcooked and there was enought to have a good chunk with every delicious fork full. If I had any gripe it was only a small one & was with the avocado. Was borderline raw but they can be hard to gauge especially when cooking en volume and under the gun so no points lost there. Will be back here for sure. The list on the menu deserves a good trial & if my first experiance is emulated I am sure this will be good eats!

I work near Tongue and Groove so it's my regular morning coffee joint. The cafe was sold in 2012 so…read moreI was a bit nervous that the quality might suffer as a result. Thankfully the new owners have kept things top notch. They did mix up the menu a little bit, but just offered a new range of great food. They have a regular $10 special salad for lunch, which is great value. In winter they offer a delicious kumara and bacon soup - perfect for a drizzly, cold winter's day. They use Allpress coffee and most of the baristas do a good job. I also try to keep my diet "paleo" so the paleo breakfast for $17 is a great way of having brunch but keeping healthy. Not quite as delicious as an Eggs Benedict, but much better for the waistline.

Delicious! I needed…read moreto bring back dinner for my brother-in-law, my husband, and me, so I asked an in the know local for their recommendation on best takeout in Takapuna. They quickly responded "Tok Tok". Their most favorite mentions from the menu were the Popping Prawns, Crispy Duck, Shaking Beef, and the Fried Rice... I ordered it all ;)! I'm so glad I did. I literally salivate when thinking about the meal. Ordering over the phone was a breeze, and a friendly. I walked into the restaurant, and was quickly shown a seat at the bar where I could wait, instead of waiting at the entry. The restaurant was packed, and it was clear to see Tok Tok is a hip and cool place to be, as well as welcoming. About ten minutes early, I decided to order a Chilli Margarita from the cocktail menu. I received my cocktail promptly. I had enough time to finish the refreshing work of art, right as my order came out.

I was visiting a friend in Auckland and she booked Tok Tok for dinner on a Monday night. The…read morerestaurant was packed and had a great vibe. We sat outdoors in a fully covered patio that had heaters for cold rainy nights and it felt cozy. The food was excellent. We ordered beef steamed buns, fish curry, miso eggplants and shaking beef. They all tasted amazing. We did family style amongst the four of us and it was the perfect amount of food. I'll definitely come back here whenever I'm in Auckland again.

Newly opened cafe with a light, spacious interior (hence the name). Easy to get to, from Onewa Rd…read moreofframp. Maybe you city folk will cross the bridge! Beautiful selection of sweet and savoury cabinet food plus a tantalising menu. I had a roasted veggie salad and blueberry cheesecake brownie combo for a bargain $10. I'm almost hesitant to let you all know about this place! I tried a beetroot latte (matcha and turmeric are also available). Unusual, and delicious! I've already made a lunch date to go back. Love this place.

Such a rare treat in the Shore, a hip new cafe in the Northmed complex. They serve the best coffee…read moreand comp one after you buy 5. I love their cabinet salads and energy balls. Plenty of new magazines to read and good people watching too!

Milford, look at you! Yet another city-side eatery has opened up shop on the Shore and I couldn't…read morebe more excited. Bread & Butter are well-known for their authentic European-style breads and drool-worthy cabinet goodies but they also have a full breakfast and lunch menu. I went recently for lunch and was impressed with the diversity, from French toast to salad to fish tacos! I opted for their quinoa and haloumi salad and added chicken. It arrived prompty and was a generous serving. No skimping on the haloumi - BIG tick! As for the rest of the salad it was lovely and fresh but there wasn't much quinoa. I also wish they'd roasted the beetroot rather than boiled it but really, these are minor issues. The service was friendly and efficient, despite how busy they were. It's a big space and I think they're nailing it considering they just opened. Looking forward to heading back and sinking my teeth into some of their baked delights!

Super impressed with yet another quality cafe opening on my side of the bridge. Right in the main…read morestrip of Milford and popular with the locals right from the get go. All their signature loaves for taking home and a tempting array of sweet things to choose from. This Bread and Butter Bakery has that same quirky styling, with oversized eggbeater light shades and an eclectic wall of baking pans, artfully arranged. There's lots of seating inside and a few spots on the footpath outside. I was tempted by the individual beetroot and chocolate cakes in the cabinet, but opted for a menu item instead, settling on the fish tacos. They were freshly prepared and presented in soft homemade tortillas. They were good, but maybe a little pricey at $18.50.

We had an excellent dinner here this evening: house made chorizo, beef empanadas, arepas, and slow…read morecooked beef. Very nice beer list as well

Four of us went for dinner on a Friday night. Atmosphere was a little quiet but picked up as the…read morenight went on. Service was good, very fast and attentive staff Nice variety of Colombian cuisine I would go back but you need to be on the right mood.