At a rest area in a highway pullout off State Highway 1, this is little more than a food truck…read more Technically, a trailer and it's permanently installed. Nin's Bin is a seafood shack and you will want to ignore appearances. A selection of fresh seafood is on offer including lobster and crabs and crayfish. It's all available in an iced bin for inspection. I have not had the New Zealand delicacy "White bait" and opted for that. It's also the least expensive thing on the menu and since Nin's Bin i cash only, it's the only thing I had enough cash to afford. A few minutes later, my name was called out and I picked up my sandwich. Tasty, interesting and I am glad to have experienced it. Sitting at a bench overlooking a beautiful bay at the absolute edge of the world may have improved the flavor. I wouldn't miss it. [Review 414 of 2024 - 67 in New Zealand - 21447 overall]

Crayfish! This is a little food van hidden amongst the road…read moreworks along Highway 1 just north of Kaikoura - blink and you'll miss it! The menu was limited to crayfish and chips on the day that we stopped - but the crayfish was amazing. It was fresh and delicious and tasted even better for eating it outside with the beautiful views. Nicey but pricey - we paid $96 for the largest crayfish she had!!

Just spotted this food truck by the esplanade and made an impromptu stop. They won the best stall…read morefor 2015's Kaikoura Seafest so I was very keen to try their menu. Ordered the mussels done both ways, crumbed with aioli and garlic butter, along with a whitebait sammie. Added on the fish 'n' chips as an afterthought. View by the sea is phenomenal and the couple behind this place are very friendly. They even provide fleece blankets for those who may feel the sea breeze is too strong. Everything was cooked to perfection and I enjoyed eating here. Ps: spotted them at a food market the next day and tried the scallops & chowder. Scallops were tasty, chowder was a bit too bland & thick. So i guess dont order the chowder.