Wardani is a Malaysian takeaway, with about 4 tables you can eat in at. It's popular with locals…read moreand students due to the menu being just $10 mains. We have tried many dishes over the years, and keep coming back to Bali stirfry, and nasi padang. The dishes are tasty, full of flavour, and you can select the 'heat' if you dare. The best $10 dishes on the shore.

We were just talking a drive up to the Hibiscus Coast and decided to go past Long Bay where we had…read moreseen some new housing developments above the bay. Here we found a new strip mall and New World market. To our surprise we also spotted this new place called Aruma Malaysian Restaurant. Mostly Malaysian hawker style meals ranging from the local favorites of Nasi Lemak or Char Kuay Teow or Roti Canai, the place was spanking new at just about a month old. We had to stop to try the Lobak and Otak Otak - both not too common here in NZ but making a showing amongst a few of the Malaysian restaurants here. The Lobak was great with a soft juicy filling and a light and crispy skin. The Otak Otak was firm and with lots of fish. Not as soft as I would have liked but good all the same. We also tried the Teh Tarik Ais. In all the ambiance was trendy and the service was great. Would definitely visit again!

the food here is fantastic. the fish and chips are always so fresh. the fish is not frozen, and the…read morechips are so crisp. to top it off, these people are SOOO nice, even when they are flat out, they are always friendly and will look up and say hi as they work. we have even moved out of the area and we are still coming all the way back (23 min drive one way to give perspective) to get this goodness.

I'm going to post a mixed review. On the one hand the chips were very nice and they threw in a…read morecouple of extra fritters, always a nice touch. But I would suggest to anyone that they check their chips before leaving. I ordered 3 scoops (at $5 a scoop now) and didn't open the pack until back at home. It was more like 2 scoops, which is very annoying when you have mouths to feed. I called them and to their credit they rang me back and offered a free scoop next time. But it didn't help me there and then, not to mention anyone reading this can now pretend to be that guy who has a free scoop owing. Anyway friendly service in store, just check the portion size before leaving.

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!

This is one of the best breakfast/lunch-in-a-rush stops you'll make in the Albany area. They bake…read moreand make everything on premises and have a huge range to choose from - freshly made sandwiches and wraps, hot pies, or a million different sweet treats to. The bread is always sold out by the afternoons which surely must be a good sign. Try the vinefruit and rosemary loaf for something different but delicious, its raisin bread but with more flavour!

Honestly a really mediocre bakery/cafe. I wouldn't suggest…read moreratting breakfast etc here. Takeaway food is also quite average

We were craving for Dimsum during their anniversary day and was glad that this was open. Our…read morefriends took us to this place at exactly 10 am (they open at 10:30 but they will seat you if u arrive at 10 am). It was a good idea coz around 10:30, that place started to pack up. All I can say is their Dimsum, I think, was at par or even better than what I've tried in Chinatown in CA. It tastes more like those I've had in Kowloon, HKG. Ordered the usual Siomai, hargow, adidas chicken feet, steamed ribs, tripe and all were so good!! Everything was fresh. We tried their durian pancake and it was very delicious. It wasn't as sweet but the flavors were spot on. I literally can eat more of what I tried but I was already full!' Glad that there's a good Dimsum in Auckland!!

At dinner Grand Park dinner is a la carte: order from the menu. And one of the cleanest and most…read moreprofessional in Auckland. Having their pancake and roast duck is perhaps the best dish, followed by duck with lettuce cups. We order many dishes for variety and they are all well seasoned. They have very refreshing freshly squeezed watermelon juice at about $30 for a jug. We would normally have good fast service here but tonight we had to ask for some dishes a second time.

I've been on the hunt for Dahi Puri since having it for the first time in Wanaka. Craving was…read moresatisfied at Satya. We also had some of their other food such as the kurryaage which was a fusion of Indian spices and Japanese karaage chicken (chicken was perfectly fried and tasty) and the palak paneer. I'd definitely come here again for some Indian food if I'm ever back in Auckland!

The staff at Satya are about the most tolerant people I've ever met in a restaurant. They don't…read moreseem to mind when umpteen people want to split a bill, they're very good at helping with dietary requirements, and when someone at your table gets drunk within an inch of their life, Satya will bring them water and make sure they're okay. That person was me - thanks Satya, you're the greatest. As for the food, I highly recommend Satya's signature dish - the dahi puri. Holy mother of God, these tiny bursts of flavour always go down a treat and are gone in no time.

Tried to find out a country-style Cafe&Eatery in Albany area. Suddenly the Wine Box came out…read more Renovated from a previous old house, or maybe an old chapel, the wine box stands out among all other buildings around. With a terrace facing the Main Street with shed, sofa and green plants, it could be a cozy spot to kill your afternoon leisure time. However, after walking in, sitting down, the whole space runs a bit out-of-time. It could be decorated better, with its original structure. I could sense the food might be a bit lagged checking the menu. So we just tried something quite basic. Flat white arrives, totally matching its name, flat and white... you can barely taste the coffee. Then the chicken live pate with manuka&cream sauce gives out some unpleasant flavor which I could not bear, the BLT came out fairly normal. I was a bit upset with the bacon not crispy, bread over toasted and dressing too plain. Then we just ended up having chips for making this lunch up. Maybe it was tucked so far away from the city, however, it should not end up offering food with this standard. Black Cottage Cafe is a good example for a country-style Cafe&restaurant. Try harder and do not let it fade away.

Cosy little spot and great food, Peppered Scotch with Mushroom Risotto is a must have! Plus the…read moreHead Chef is the Man!