This is a newer sushi restaurant in Waihi beach. They have a wide variety of ready made sushi that…read moreyou can grab and go or you can order something made to order. The orders come with free miso soup ( yay free) and it's pretty good too, which is a super bonus. There are also a lot of hot asian foods available that are on offer like spicy ramen, udon, and teriyaki and rice dishes. We ordered the chicken teriyaki bento and pork katsu bento boxes and then also got a couple of one off rolls like the avocado and salmon, katsu roll, shrimp tempura roll and a couple more. All of them were really satisfying and the bento boxes were really generously portioned and good. It was big enough to share with my husband and we really enjoyed them. The bentos included a variety of foods like rice, the teriyaki, a veggie fritter, some sushi rolls, among some other foods we were able to try. The manager told us that the bentos change seasonally and in the summer they have fresh fruit and salads too. The owners were really friendly and had great service. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area or even a bit away. We drove by from Tauranga and it was worth the drive.

The food was barely OK...below average quality sushi. The service was really poor. Like he was…read morebored l, had no knowledge about sush, and just didn't care about his job. The place is dirty, the counter was sticky; the windows are dirty. I would not come here again.

I roamed around Rotorua's volcanic springs for a while before searching its downtown exhaustively…read morefor lunch. There were plenty of okay looking options, but I think this was the right place to wash that nasty sulfur taste away. It was in a little covered stretch of restaurants near the lake (but not the odiferous part), which offer free wifi and are easy to get to and park near. The menu had a separate vegetarian section, and upon ordering a pad thai, I was asked if I wanted eggs, always a good sign of their commitment to it. Having opted out of eggs, I was pleased to discover that my noodles came with a decent quantity of tofu and plenty of garnishes, including the fancy cut carrots that were being worked on at one of the back tables when I walked in. It exemplified the sweet and savory mix you expect from a proper pad thai, and I was full enough to be satisfied for the money. They had some delicious-looking vegetarian appetizers that I'd try if I wanted dinner.

I have tried a-lot Thai restaurants in New Zealand but food here in this restaurant is Average…read more.. service is average as well.. only one male waiter is good but others seems unprofessional.. (no smile on their faces) ... Ambiance is poor...

We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant, when our original evening plans fell through. What a…read morepleasant surprise!! We did the NZ$25 AYCE dinner. You get traditional Korean sides (kimchi, bean curd stuff, pickled potatoes, etc.), soup, dumplings, shredded salad, white rice, and three different types of meats for BBQ (chicken, pork, and beef). Get the sides and sauces yourself at the middle tables. For the meats, they'll keep brining them out to you as long as it looks like you're eating everything. The staff was friendly. Atmosphere is relaxed and there's a good amount of tables. Good for big groups! They have free WiFi if you ask for it. Come here if you're hungry and in the mood for Korean food. Not the "best" KBBQ I've ever had, but it's a good deal for the AYCE.

It took the kitchen quite a while to have our orders served because there was a big tour group came…read morein about the same timers. We had to get get our own side dishes-contrary to what we experienced before that the waiter brought them to our table. Also the selections of the side dishes were fewer than what we were accustomed to. The pancake was very delicious! My vegetarian bibimbop was up to my expectation too.

Very welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Every dish can be…read moremade vegan which is perfect for us.

I had a whole snapper deep fried with bok Choi And rice . Excellent tasting and great serviceread more

Simple but great tasting noodle dishes. Chicken Fry Noodles was tasty and the noodles had a great…read morechew. We asked for wide noodles for the Pork Noodles. They made them fresh. The proprietress was very nice and provided great service. Restaurant is basic but food makes up for it.

We had an outstanding meal at Fresh Noodles! We received a very warm greeting by a friendly and…read morecharming host who seated us quickly. Food came out very fast and was absolutely delicious! We ordered the chicken noodle stir fry, the beef soup and the chicken/ shrimp dumplings. The food was extremely fresh and flavorful. Portion sizes were generous and the service was excellent. This was easily our best meal in Rotorua! Would highly recommend.

Loved the spicy ramen and the Sushi options. The seaweed salad was great && the seared salmon…read morenigiri.

There are a lot of restaurant choices in Tauranga. Bamboo's menu looked interesting, so we stopped…read morethere for lunch. We really enjoyed the food; I was surprised the restaurant was not busier on a Sunday afternoon. Food: We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered -Five Spice Roasted Pork Bao, Honey BBQ Chicken Bao, Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Chicken and Mango Salad Service: The employees were friendly but not very attentive. Although the restaurant was not very busy, they did not check on us at all and never refilled the water glasses. Ambiance: Casual, bright space.

Bamboo has only been open for 4 weeks at the time of this review. It draws you in with cool music…read moreplaying, and several outdoor tables in a cool, new setting. We had plans to walk up the whole main ave to check the town out on our first night, but Bamboo looked so much fun that we stopped immediately. Service was super friendly. We had a great server named Maria who chatted with us and gave us tips on the town. She also gave more service than were used to receiving in New Zealand, checking to see if we liked our food after we ordered and making sure we were good. The food was mostly a hit too. We loved the Korean fried chicken wings, and both Bao that we tried. The Bao is only served by the each, but each one is HUGE. Not like the typical small Bao we're used to getting in orders of 3 small sandwiches. The only miss was the Detox Turmeric Soup. The noodles and dumplings were good, but the broth had no flavor. It definitely was missing salt, and some kind of fat. I added a bunch of hot sauce and soy sauce to mine to make it a little more flavorful. Fortunately, everything else was so yummy that I would easily come back and try something else! We saw so many other delicious plates go out and wanted to try everything. The cocktail and wine list was good too. This is a great, hip place that would be perfect for a get together at night with your best mates, cocktails, and bites.

On a recent trip to Tauranga, we needed a place to celebrate our son's birthday. This place did not…read moredisappoint! The food was delicious, the service was great and value outstanding. I called to make a reservation earlier in the day as I wasn't sure they'd be able to accommodate our group of 8 which included my 98 year old grandad who requires a walker. No problem! They also held my son's birthday cake in the back and brought it out as a surprise. I definitely would go back. Too bad we live in the US. My NZ family will be going back for more delicious food!

Amazing. I eat here so often I consider it a good ol' home cooked meal (although I could never cook…read morelike this!) Drunken Noodles are my favourite, but I'm eating the BBQ duck right now and had to review 5stars. So delish!