Location is good. I haven't had Nandos for awhile so I was craving for the taste. The sauce, like…read morewhat everyone else noted, was kinda difficult to get out of the bottles. Chicken tastes amazing as usual. The app was hard to use, I had to reset our order three times. A touchscreen order screen at the front similar to McDonald's would probably have worked better. Otherwise, price point and taste is still good, and same as before.

Ah Nandos, its hard to know what to say about this place. I mean it is a fast food place at the end…read moreof the day!. We dropped in here one evening after shopping in Sylvia Park and we were feeling a little lazy about cooking. We ordered the quarter chicken and chips to share and 2 beers. The chips were terrible, really rubbery. I really thought it would be impossible to mess up chips but they did. The chicken was ok, but the lady never dropped down another plate or cutlery and so we looked like savages picking off the one plate! Also the sauces are like gold dust, so its very hard to get your hands on one if you are looking to try a few flavours Nandos is definitely not anything to write home about and is a little pricy for what you get. I will try not to look for a place when hungry again because you more often then not end up disappointed when you go for the quick option

Been going here for years now.. birthdays.. band hangs.. Christmas functions.. karaoke nights.. fun…read moreplace with great staff. Traditional Japanese welcome as you enter.. the best hot sake in town. Pricey.. BUT worth it!!

Sorry I don't mean to be mean. However, this Japanese place is not my favor…read more One thing you can tell whether a restaurant is good or not, is from the customers. You should see local people enjoying , and also with people from the origin country. For instance, a Chinese restaurant here should attract both Chinese people and kiwis. But in Nippon, I see most of the guests are kiwi, not from Japan, or even from Asian countries. So here comes the confusion. A Japanese restaurant should be decent, quiet in a certain way, clean, cozy. It should leave some privacy space with the customers, not that loud and full of quirky music that piled up your stomach. Maybe people find it funny to get a drum hit once coming a new customer, however, I don't quite fancy this idea. Then the menu is a bit confusing, seats a bit narrow, the grilled beef tongue is way too salty, Ginger slices of roasted pork is too thick for chewing, and the whole presentation is not Japan delicate. Of all the dishes we ordered, perhaps the roast vegetable is the best. In our mind, Tokyo Bay in Takapuna is really a good example of what a proper Japanese restaurant should be. Sorry Nippon, I just don't feel you are the right cake for me.

Delicious food, nice ambiance, pleasant service. Would go again. Our party was two adults and three…read morekids, and we all found something to like.

I was pretty excited when Lynn Mall announced that it was opening up all these restaurants and a…read morenew movie theater so I had been eagerly anticipating this for awhile when we decided to try out Goode Brothers over the weekend. The restaurant decor is very modern and hip, open views to the bar and kitchen so you could see into it even if you were sitting outside like we were. The menu looked promising with selection of starters, pasta, pizza and mains. I was impressed with the build your own pasta section where you get to choose your pasta and the sauce you want to add to it. If you want to take the hassle out of making a decision, they also offer the "gourmet" pasta menu where its a set pasta/sauce combo. Seeing as this was an Italian themed restaurant, I decided to go with the tradition Margherita pizza while my BFF chose the chicken, bacon, mushroom cream sauce to go with her fettuccine. Both, I would assumed were simple and basic dishes that an "Italian themed" eatery should have in their arsenal. What was delivered was a massive disappointment. My Margherita pizza was made with cherry tomatoes and grated mozzarella (cheddar?) cheese. For $19.50, I expected a lot more sauce, some real tomatoes and actual fresh mozzarella cheese. Pretty sure I could get the same quality pizza at Pizza Hut across the parking lot at a fraction of the price. The pasta was decent, however could do with a bit more flavour. The only positive thing about our meal was the side chips we ordered, it was crispy and hot and the aioli was tart. The service wasn't too bad and the staff were friendly. They seem to be slightly over staffed as there was heaps of staff on hand however that might just be because they are newly opened. The staff seem to be a bit lost at times as they would converge on one section or table but when we want to flag someone down to get a take away box, they all seem to disappear. I would come back here for drinks and maybe dessert but definitely not for their overpriced and uninspiring food.

W had a groups of seven for dinner- we had an amazing evening the food was outstanding and the…read morepresentation of the meals the best i have had in a teppanyaki restaurant in NZ. I love watching a good chef work and this did not disappoint, attention to detail and interaction with us was top draw. I would highly recommend Bowz, thanks to the Bowz team for a great night

Came here the other day for the first time as I desperately wanted some dinner and just couldn't…read moremuster the energy to make any. I stopped because it is on my way home from yoga and I always thought it looked nice. This restaurant is classified as a teppan-yaki dining experience which simply means they cook everything on an iron griddle. I love this because everything comes out tasting smokey and rich which really feels like a treat. I chose their take-away dinner box which was $20 per person. The food was really fresh and tasty but I do think $20 is very expensive, three of us ate and it ended up costing $60. The service was good however, even though I was just ordering takeaway, the waiter brought me a glass of water while I was waiting which I thought was a nice touch. The cut of salmon was amazing however, really fresh and not fishy tasting at all it was mild and creamy if that makes sense. If I was feeling rich one day I would definitely come back, the only thing that would stop me would be cost.

Lovely Authentic Shanghai Style Restaurant even though it is named Noodle House. You will enjoy…read moremore besides good noodle. All kinds of noodle, with soup or without, most of them are authentic taste. However I do enjoy the simple noodle with fried spring onion oil, a little bit soy sauce and that's it. People from Shanghai usually take it as a snack before dinner during summer time. Smelling the spring onion oil, in a certain way, is like special treat to your nose. I bet you will enjoy it. Then you can try the typical fried pork buns with the smoky bottom adding the flavor, juicy but tasty inside. Watch your tongue while eating it hot. Fried rice cake is another option if there is still space left for a gourmet treat. You can tell basically it is rice pudding just fried, still crispy, still full of crunch biting fun by your teeth. Go for the dish on the menu, I believe it is worth trying after 4-year successful opening. People know the right place to eat something local and good value. Just wish the decoration could be improved with some touch of the classic Shanghai.

Small family runned restaurant serving pretty good Shanghainese food. Extremely competitively…read morepriced and decent sized portions. Sometimes the wait can be a bit long but with dad the cook, mum assistant cook, waitress cashier and all and daughter the gopher, they do alright. Come early as seating is very limited.

The Good : the food by a long shot ! The crammed in tables and the hustle of this almost cafe/…read morediner like restaurant . Your so close to your neighbours table you can ask what they're having , I got FOMO'd over garlic beans . The super speediness of the food , I felt like we ordered and then literally seconds later it appeared . The Bad : the two separate dining spaces , like what the ! For the love of god cut a door in the wall for everyone's sanity . The stupid sliding door , Come on KK you must be making some cash to sort this . The many beers on the menu but only Amstel light and Macs avaliable ? And your right across the road from a liquor store ! Get yourselves over there and get a dozen of what's missing . The Ugly : the maitre D fella wearing food prep gloves ? Not that I saw him change them , but do you really need them for everything . And if your touching money taken them off - hence the name FOOD prep gloves . The last but not least : this is a popular place , and it's great for a rowdy dinner NOT a romantic date . I really liked it and would go back just to see if they cut a hole in the wall for a door to the next door area .

Kk is well known for delicious and authentic Malaysian with many many people across Auckland. We…read morevisited for lunch and luckily got a table inside - often it's very busy and you can expect to wait or sit outside. We ordered a chicken and a seafood Laksa and a side of fried Tofu. Meals were delivered on time and steaming hot. As huge Laksa fans we think KK has a rich and fragrant curry, slightly thicker than some others, and certainly top notch. A great balance of flavours and hotness. If you want authentic and delicious Malaysian, KK is a sure bet.

This is probably one of the best raw kitchen producers around the Auckland area …read more With juices from well and good and sublime cakes this is where you come if your tummy is blocking your view to your toes . I don't know what it is about the raw style cakes but I like them ! With the crunchy nutty bases and creamy cashew filling it's like eating a healthy cheesecake (imagine if that really existed ?) I had the romesco noodles and a Mexican salad both were good , a rose water as well . I'll be back to try one of their wraps .

This place is a little bit hard to find, tucked into the corner of a large shopping plaza, but I'm…read moreglad I found it! I didn't know they closed at 4 and I showed up at 4:05 and they were kind enough to still serve me! Plenty of options. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the prices. The tasty Buddha Bowl was $15 and barely kept me full for a few hours. There are similar vegetarian salad spots with the same type of cabinet food for $8-10.

Tiger Burger: Korean fusion brought by a couple joining the best of both of their backgrounds…read more Tucked in the midst of the Grey Lynn shops, it's great to finally have a fast food option that caters for people to sit in. It's frustrating when you want to try all the yummy takeaways but live too far away to take it all the way home to then eat it cold! The menu is short and sweet! 4x burgers and a weekly special. This is probably the 1st time in a while I haven't been able to finish my burger whilst snacking on the chips. Although I love the concept of the burgers and flavours, as per the menu says "all patties served medium rare, unless otherwise requested". Sadly my patty was not MR, which meant getting to the end of the burger it left a rather dry taste in my mouth - hence why I couldn't quite finish my burger. What is great about the burger is the bun - which sounds odd, but the texture is great. It really holds its weight with the amount of sauce in the burger - it doesn't fall apart in your hands or become soggy which is a huge tick in my books! Who doesn't love a Fried Chicken Burger! - Awesomely huge, although could do with just that bit more sauce. The Kimchi Fries were great value for money, eye appealing and super crispy which stopped the chips from going soggy even under the sauce and toppings. My only qualm would be that I was expecting fatter chips - I am just biased I can't help it I am just not a skinny chip person. The food is served as efficiently as if ordering takeout but in this case you can enjoy a nice sit down with a cold beer on the side. Rating: Food: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Very Good

I love kimchi. It…read moreall started back in high school, where a group of us would watch the same Korean drama over and over again. In one scene, the family makes kimchi. I had never seen anything like it and it was definitely a sight to watch! Prior to watching, I wasn't accustomed to Korean cuisine and hadn't even tried one single Korean dish. But the kimchi process was fascinating, and since that day, I have been (secretly) obsessed with Korean food and of course, kimchi. Cabbage never looked so good! Fast forward to today, where you can buy kimchi from various Asian stores in Auckland, but the most exciting thing I have discovered of late is Tiger Burger - burger and fries heaven... but with a twist! Kimchi in their burgers and fries! The restaurant has been open for a while, but I only managed to go a few nights' ago. I am so glad I did, because everything about Tiger Burger is awesome. Firstly, we loved the simplicity of their food and drink menus. For food, there are four burger options - beef, chicken, pork and vegetarian (plus a special every week), a few sides (fries and bites) and two desserts. Their drinks list is short too, with a few boutique beers, wines and cocktails (I tried their special of the week - 'Bae Bae' consisting of pear puree, El Dorado gold rum, ginger liqueur and cranberry juice, served in a martini glass. It tasted like pink grapefruit to me, but it was very refreshing). We also loved their non-alcoholic drinks - a must order is their Fentimans botanically brewed ginger beer! For food, we ordered the Kimcheese burger, the Vegetarian burger and of course, their famous Kimcheese fries. They were all WOW, in particular the Kimcheese fries (which I shall attempt to make at home!): Kimcheese burger - grilled beef, sauteed kimchi, aged cheddar and chilli mayo. This burger is part of Metro's Top 10 Burgers, and I can definitely see why. It's Juicy. Messy. Spicy. It oozes cheese. There's sauteed kimchi (woop woop), and the buns taste like sweet doughnuts. What's not to like about this burger?! Kimcheese fries - we absolutely LOVED them! Definitely my favourite fries in Auckland to date (sorry Poutine from The Fed). Imagine fries, topped with kimchi, aged cheddar, creme sauce, kimchi ketchup and spring onion - absolute heaven. Definitely order these! Vegetarian burger - this burger was top notch. The crispy shiitake and kumara patty was not dry (unlike other vegetarian burgers in Auckland) and was accompanied by a creamy slaw, yang nyum sauce and mayo - the perfect balance of flavours and very tasty. We also loved the interior - it's clean, the seating is wooden benches/bar stools (but it suits the place), the decor is black and white, with animal prints on the walls and there's Korean signage. The vibe is also super cool, from the music to the friendly and welcoming staff. I enjoyed every minute of my time at Tiger Burger and I'm sure you will too!