My first visit to the night market this evening for dinner and I was happy to see a good crowd -…read moremostly lots of families from tots to teens - so much so that all the seats were taken inside the hall; so we joined the 'others', spilling out onto the grassy patch to the side of the community centre, all the park benches scattered around the place also had firmly planted bottoms. We tried the freshly squeezed juice as a thirst quencher, was delicious, and only $5 since it was their first time at the market, which by the way started in June. To eat, was also a first-time-stall-holder, a large plate of falafels, with homemade dips, soft cheese, ample ample olives, flat bread, small cheese filled capsicums, dolmades and probably some other tasty portions I have lost in my memory and digestive tract, all for just $7! He was also selling lots of the marinated goodies in little take away containers and had baklava which we were going to try, but ended up opting for the juice instead. There was a variety of different types of food ethnicities to sample and a coffee stall and home made fudge to end the meal nicely if you wished - bon apetite!

Whenever we used to go to the Video Ezy in Mt Albert shops I would look at this little kebab van in…read morewonder. Was the food there actually nice? It wasn't until last year that I actually found out the answer to my question. YES. The food from this weird van in the middle of the Video Ezy carpark is delicious. Like most kebab stops, Delicious Turkish Style Foods offers lamb, beef, chicken and falafel kebabs, as well as rice dishes, salads, burgers and an array of sides including chips and Turkish garlic bread. Unlike most kebab stores however, this van also has pieces of fish, onion rings, and milkshakes available. All the food prepared in the Delicious Turkish Style Foods van is Halal and all the salads always look fresh, crisp and delicious. If you're in the mood for something Turkish, stop by the little icon of a van in Mt Albert and try some food from Delicious Turkish Style Foods, you won't be disappointed!

I have this preconception, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one, that any food sold out of a…read morecaravan is inevitably greasy, stodgy, and riddled with diarrhoea-inducing germs. I don't know why I have this idea - probably from British television, where everything sold out of a cart is grey and comes with peas. It's not fair though, because in real life my experiences have all been positive. White Lady is fine if a little overpriced, and this place is actually pretty good. If you ignore the fact that it's a caravan this could be any Turkish takeaway, and it'd be quite a bit better than a few I've tried. And once you accept that the food isn't full of botulism the fact that it is a caravan gives the place a certain roguish charm. I haven't tried their burgers (call me a traditionalist) but you can't go past a kebab and chips on your way home from the video shop.

Great Fish & Chips. Tonight we had crumbed Tarakihi; so crunchy & not at all greasy. Wonderful…read morechips too.

Delicious chow mein for $9.50, Hawaiian, beef or chicken burgers from $4.70 - Martin Takeaways is…read morereally cheap, even for a fish and chippie. And best of all, this is a perfect example of getting your monies worth - while it's cheap, the food at Martin's is delicious too. Never greasy and soft, their chips are always crisp and crunchy, their fritters never oily and their spring rolls fresh - it's a great wee takeaway store tucked in the back streets of Mt Albert! While undoubtedly great value, Martin Takeaways offer great specials too. Deals like an egg burger, fish, hot dog, potato fritter and chips for $8.50, and two cans of fizzy drink for $3 are readily available and are brilliant value for money. The family that run this Chinese takeaway and fish and chip store are really friendly and recognise you as being a local which is always nice. Really, the only negative I can think of about Martin Takeaways is that their magazines are pretty out of date, so there isn't much to do while you wait for your food. But hey, if that's as bad as it gets who cares - the food is so good you'll soon forget about the old gossip mags!

The customer service I have received every single time I have been to this Pita Pit has been some…read moreof the best of I have received anywhere, ever. That is an extreme statement, but I stand by it. The staff in this place are incredibly friendly; make an effort to use your name (they take it when you order then actually use it when asking you questions); take major care when it comes to things like gluten intolerance and cross contamination; seem to actually want to be at work; are chatty without being irritating when you're hungry and just after a quick lunch; and genuinely improve my day when I've had a tiring morning. The pitas are good, though probably the same as you can get at any Pita Pit (I have not been to many, so can't really comment, but I assume it's a standard formula? Who knows). But, gosh, the people in this place are just fantastic. Why can't more places in Auckland have this kind of service?

You can get a falafel wrap or a gyro with lamb shanks or meat of your choice for just $5NZread more

A good local pub/bistro right in the centre of New Lynn. There is indoor and outdoor seating and…read moresometimes there is live music. The burgers are nice and come nicely presented. The bar has most things but could offer some ports, Brandy, sherry type things especially for winter and it would be great to have the standard cocktail choices or perhaps even a mulled wine on cold nights. There is a fire place inside but the last few times I've been in it hasn't been on. It would give a nice ambience if lit. Overall a good place to meet for drinks and have a bite.

Three out of four of the ladies toilets were blocked, one with faeces floating. Bar staff said they…read morewere aware of it and that it would be cleaned out over night! Why were the doors not closed & 'Out of Order' signs put on them?! This is disgusting! Would have left immediately but we had already ordered & paid for our Margaritas. At $19 each we were totally disappointed. Served in 2 different types of small cocktail glasses, rather than the usual Margarita tumblers, three ladies had larger drinks than the other three. Worse than that - the drinks tasted watery!!! We discussed this with the waitress who said they had started using a Margarita 'mix' over the last week & there had been other complaints. So why hadn't this been fixed already? Won't be going back. Shocking end to a great night where we had dined at the restaurant next door Mae Nam Khong - which has great food!

Had their pizza last night. It was freshly made before me. What a great pie of pizza. I ordered the…read moreMargarita pizza. Thank you Jessa and Jason for a delicious late night dinner. We made it before 830pm which is their closing hours. Thank you both for making my pizza dinner so memorable

This is a gloriously dilapidated pizzeria that epitomizes the home of pizza - Naples, were I learnt…read morea lesson or two about not always judging a restaurant by its shabby, faded signs and paint peeling exterior! The fabulous aroma of freshly cooked pizza and the sights of the chirpy, flour covered lads pulling bubbling pizzas from the wood oven are the first reassuring signs that these guys know their stuff. As for the taste and quality of the pizzas they really are a true feast for the senses. The pizza bases are light, airy and the perfect level of crisp. The toppings generous and full of flavour. Picollo offers glorious pizza at reasonable prices that are prepared in true Italian fashion! So head down to Swanson for a little bit of a Naples experience!

The food was pretty good, I loved the birria tacos. Food was reasonably priced for the area. The…read moreservice was friendly and great, and I loved the Dias de la Mortes kinda theme they've got with the decorations. This place was hopping on a Friday evening. No bar seating, but they have both indoor and outdoor seating, a surprising amount for a smaller venue. I've had tons of Mexican food since I live in the US on the west coast. This isn't bad at all for being half a world away. :)

So I was walking by and the sign caught my eye. Not fancy. But that's why it caught my eye. You…read moreknow the true Mexican restaurant type of sign. You know where it's not so great of a neighborhood. The places where great Mexican food is found. So this area is not sketchy. I haven't really found any place in New Zealand that is. So when I saw the sign. I had to stop and see. And I was right. They have Spanish music going on. The place is really decorated inside like I would expect a non fancy true Mexican place. Very clean and very welcoming. And the tacos I ate are like the ones I would find in that rough area of LA or San Diego maybe TJ. Just perfect. They carry a couple Mexican beers. The favorites. Modelo Negra , Pacifico and of course Corona. This place is supposed to be good at night. Starting Tuesday- Sunday. I'll find out tonight. Lol.

Okay for all you street food fans, I just had to share about this superb find with you all. "Jango"…read moreis a Food truck selling Mumbai Street Food. Just 6 items on the menu and a couple of drinks. Authentic Indian flavours and true value for money. I had the Vada Pav and Samosa Pav for lunch yesterday. It woke up all my taste buds and took me back to the buzzling streets of Mumbai flooding me with nostalgia. And I just had to take my husband Ram back to try out their food today. We sampled the Samosa chaat and Bread bombs today. It was so delicious it felt like a party in our mouths. I highly recommend it. There are multiple branches across Auckland but the one I tried closest to me one out west is at the New Lynn Mall next to Denny's. So glad my friend took me to this place. Jango may be a panipuri stand will take you to the next level up. Can't wait to see if that will happen