First Nepali restaurant in New Zealand for me and was pleasantly surprised. There aren't many…read moreNepali restaurants around Auckland from what I could see. We ordered almost every type of momos to try it. The lamb momo was so juicy but the classic chicken in still my favorite. The spicy c momo and Sechuan momo were almost the same in my opinion. Overall really enjoyed the restaurant! The service was also very fast. There is outside and inside seating.

That spicy chicken momo though... delicious. Also had a goat curry dish that I wasn't thrilled…read moreabout, but I think it just wasn't my thing. However the naan that came with it? Fantastic. Lots to choose from on the menu. Hope to visit again soon.

Loved this place. Loved the coffee. Loved the yummy food. But more refreshing was the service. I…read morelove love love a place so much more when the staff actually pay attention and care. To me, this was readily evident. The 'feel' or vibe was cool. It's a family friendly place which is a plus. Parking. Now this can be an issue. My recommendation is to park wherever & walk back. It's work it.

Great place! Great food, great service. Be warned, it is super popular, so on a busy morning…read morebreakfast run, or lunch, you may need to wait for a table. I love how in Auckland there are such hidden cafe gems like this place in obscure, quiet suburban areas. Neat retro shop right next door too.

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!

Food was very yummy worth it. Had friendly service and lovely ambiance. I would highly recommend to…read moremy friends and family.

Food was yummy. Friendly service and lovely ambiance. Would highly recommend yo my friends and…read morefamily.

Today I needed to grab some lunch out in New Lynn, I wanted to find something quieter than the mall…read morefood court as I had a job interview straight after lunch and I wanted to quietly prepare myself without so much distraction. I remembered this place, Ali Baba, as I had been past many times as I head on into Countdown situated nearby from the mall car park. It was the perfect place, quiet, outdoor or indoor seating available and a few customers but no bustle. I ordered a lamb kebab, no tomato and I got to have two sauces for no extra charge. Ideally I would have picked the garlic yoghurt sauce but just before a job interview? Probably not the best idea I figured! Total cost with a juice - $13.50. It was super delicious! Freshly made and wrapped ready for easy consumption! The guys here do seem to have a slight obsessive compulsive disorder in regards to hygiene, solution for customers at the till, cover over the till, cover over all the crockery on top of the espresso machine, and when I thought I was doing them a favour handing over my plate they were adamant I leave it exactly were I was, at least we can feel safe with their safe food practices. P.S. They sell Halal pizza too:)

Great food and great service. I was an American living in NZ, and this place was a nice place to…read moreget American style food while I lived there.

Nice Texas American decor. No need to book unless if is the weekend…read more The food is generous, especially the 1kg pork ribs. Quite a few people get this and when I did I was stuck eating it the whole night. Not really a dish for one, must share it with a few people. The steak I got was not done to medium rare, kind of disappointing for a dish costing $38.

Solid choice for unusual brunch fare. I wasn't expecting the Asian twist, but was quite pleased…read morewith the results. I went for the vegetarian Bhan Mi with a poached egg on top. No disappointment here, except I would have liked the roll to be a bit more crispy on the outside. Otherwise, it was bursting with flavor - a nice mix of smoky sweet sauce and fresh crunchy carrot, sprouts, and coriander. It tasted just as it should, and I was very pleased that a vegetarian option was available. My husband had the geisha, cold soba noodles with sprouts, veggies, a nice dressing and warm tofu. A huge helping of delicious pickled ginger on top - my dream as a ginger lover though he thought it was a bit too much. I grabbed a taste and found it to be nice and flavorful if a bit less adventurous than other offerings. Our friend got the nest, sunflower crumbed soft boiled eggs in a nest over salad with blood sausage added. It was a vision to behold but I sensed he didn't love it as much as he has hoped. He noted the nest was a bit difficult to eat with a fork and knife. Everything was beautifully presented, and the coffee was lovely. Double shot on the espresso drinks standard, as it should be! The atmosphere was very nice. Couple of tables out front perfect for a sunny day and plenty of tables indoors. It's a small place but it's a bit out of the way and we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes to sit. So many interesting options to choose from - I can't wait to go back and try the banana rice with salted coconut cream and lychees! Sounds incredible!! Bit of a splurge at $17 average price per item, but felt like good value for the artistry and interesting flavors you get. Bravo!

HUGE fan! What a great addition to an otherwise relatively quiet neighbourhood…read more What I love about L'oeuf is that it's a little bit different, without trying too hard. For example, the menu has all the usual brunch items - eggs, mushroom, salmon etc- but they are served with a creative twist and presented beautifully. 'The Russian', which I ordered, was essentially salmon and cream cheese w toast but they served the salmon as a tartare with dill and the cream cheese was full of herbs. Combine this on the lightly seeded toast with a squeeze of lemon juice and some avo and I was in heaven. The décor is a little bit different. They've used dark wood and loads of dark, leafy greenery and with a big Persian rug taking centre stage in the middle of the floor. I loved it but I will admit, it did was rather dark inside despite being gloriously sunny out! I'm normally more of a savoury kid at breakfast but having seen some of the sweet dishes come out of the kitchen i'm already looking for an excuse to head back here ASAP!

Sweet-tooths unite and head to Lick!…read more An ice cream and sweet shop now that is heaven on a plate for people who love sugary treats. A word of caution to take it all in moderation of course. Speaking of moderation, how is this possible with the yummy range of ice cream flavours on offer! This is really an ice cream parlour so of course they do classic shakes like lime or chocolate to the decadent premium shakes like rocky road or pineapple lump - warning may be addictive! Plus they do cream soda floats. They have lots of lollies and sweets as the shop name suggests. My American is going to just love their US specialty candy like Twinkies, Wonka Theatre Boxes and Pop-Tarts. Don't worry if you are dairy free, gluten free or want vegetarian sweets because this store even has a range of items in these categories. Check out their online store.

This place has the best shakes in NZ !! Can't go past their Oreo peanut butter shake , the mango…read morepassion shake is awesome too

A wonderful lunch with family. We ordered a mix of chola bhatiya plain and ravages masala dosas…read moreKathi kebab and uttapam. A very tasty and wonderful service. We will come again and thank you guys the food and service was great. Wish you a lot of business in 2021

very disappointed today with idli and sambar , sambar is not at all sambar , seems like a curry…read moresoup , coconut chutney was sour in taste , idli was also not soft not worth -$15.50 would not recommend friends and family