Very good food! I found them in the Air New Zealand in-flight magazine and the hunt-to-table story…read moreintrigued me. Very meat focussed menu, but everything was done really well and with very comfortable portions (I feared heaping piles of meat lol ). I would definitely recommend this place. It is in a restaurant-lined street as well, so there is a lot to explore if I had more time in Auckland.

Amazing pies at the deli. People were super nice and friendly. Ultimate Kiwi service!…read more Cute little venue.

For many years this place was run by a depressed man who wanted to find a wife. Seriously, he told…read moremy boyfriend so when he was picking us up some dinner. Back then it was also caled the Cedar Café but it appears to be under new ownership and has got its game together. It's a great place to pop in and buy a big tub of hummus or some Turkish delight and stocks many other Middle Eastern products as well in the shop at the back. The cafe part is more a takeaway with a couple of tables, but the food is delicious. We do frequent other kebab places but this is my favourite - especially if they have the mini Spinach Borek rolls.

When you're bored with all the Asian offerings on Dominion Road, head to Shefco. This place does a…read moremean kebab. The produce is fresh, the hummus tastes authentic and they have the most amazing garlicky, lemony chickpea salad. It's a fantastic find for vegetarians, with a large range of vegetarian salads to choose from along with the fresh falafel. Meat eaters are well catered for too: none of this processed lamb-on-a-spit crap that the food hall kebab shops serve. And moist, flavourful chicken. The servings are big, the prices are low, and there is a shop at the back where you can stock up on baklava, dolmades and other Middle Eastern delights. There are a few tables available inside, and a couple outside in a small sectioned area overlooking Dominion Rd for those who can't wait to dig into their kebab. Otherwise this is more of a takeaway option.

Upon arriving into Auckland and getting to this area we stumbled on this little cafe on our hike to…read moreour hotel. The menu and interior looked good so we decided to return after we checked in. Sooo happy we did as the food here is delicious and well priced! We even told the owner we would return even though we were only in Auckland for 2 more days. And yes, we stopped in the last night! I had the lamb sharwarma the first visit and it was awesome!! The flavors melted together and the lamb was cooked to perfection. The last night I tried the falafel dish and that was amazing as well. The falafel was not dry at all. I am a huge fan of camels and this cafe is decorated with lots of pictures of camels! I'll be back when I find myself in Auckland again!!

GREAT MID-EASTERN RESTO…read more This joint was near our hotel, so my wife & I went for a take-out meal and had it in our room. We had the Shish Kebab meal together with an order of Hummus with pita chips and a baklava for dessert. Cost = $33. We devoured it all and thought it to be delicious. I may be a bit over-enthusiastic because we are somewhat deprived of good ethnic restaurants in Southwest Florida, but I must say we loved this meal.

I had lived in the area awhile before trying out Eden Kebab; and now that I have I'll definitely be…read moreback on those nights I can't be bothered cooking, or having gotten around to doing groceries. I visited there one day to grab myself some lunch. I purchased a falafel kebab and it was really tasty. Once I chose my three sauces, my kebab was warmed up and then wrapped in foil which kept it nice and hot. They weren't stingy on the filling which is always a plus. On my next visit I might choose a side of pita with homemade hummus; sounds delicious yes? You can also purchase fries to have with your order. So if you're in the area and in need of a takeaway, why not try Eden Kebab on Mt Eden Road, near Shackleton Road.

This is our local kebab shop which oddly, also does burgers and curries. I always get a felafel…read moresalad with garlic and chilli sauces and it's very yummy indeed. They also do the yummy little Middle Eastern savouries that I'm fond of with the veggies inside. Hubby raves about the chicken wraps so I assume they are also good and the portions are man-size. I got them to make me a burger once though which was a bit of a mistake. Just major bread-y bun with not much taste. The chips and wedges are good though but I would recommend sticking to what they do best - kebabs.

We had a week in New Zealand and this was our final night out. (Traveling from California, US)…read more I would say after work business dinner, date night, special occassion vibe. Nice but not stuffy. Food was amazing and artfully plated. We had Hopuku (fish) and duck breast. Also had appetizers and dessert. The server, Gabriel was attentive and helpful with the menu. The wine somm was amazing at choosing a New Zealand wine that would pair with both of our dishes. Even the palate cleanser sorbet (pictured) was served amazingly. I thought it was a wonderful place to wind down our vacation.

This eatery is relatively new. I first found out about it via the Denizen…read more I took my lovely wife last Thursday around 7.15pm. We had made a booking. The vibe when we got there was quiet and intimate but over time the place filled up and it was very lively. Our waitress was pretty attentive - sometimes a little overly attentive but to me that's better than one that's not. :) My wife ordered wine and I ordered beer which came out cold and frothy in a large glass. Perfect The menu is sharing style. We are crumbed artichoke and meatballs. Both delicious. Next was peppered beef, a fragrant pork dish & seasonal greens. All were lovely. Dessert were equally good - vanilla donuts with sauce and a rhubarb crime brûlée. Other menu items from memory covered all general areas - seafood and fresh fish dishes and vegetarian options. Lamb and more. Something for everyone. Overall the new place was a delight and a wonderful local chic style bistro. Great for large or small groups, intimate dining or casual catch ups over food and drink.

You might turn Lebanese for it. From the faux chandeliers to the faux marble pillars, the Shefco…read moreBaklawa cafe makes you feel as though you've entered the Middle East from the moment you set foot inside. Ali Wonka entices you to the cabinets filled with giant round baking pans of crispy, soft, kataifi-rolled and cheesy scented delights. Most are filled with crunchy or ground pistachios and some with walnuts or dates. Rosewater and honey add perfume to the delicate flavours and textures of the sweet Lebanese pastries. Look,don't touch and respect the counter scales that will determine your bill or you will turn into a dessert barrel and need to be rolled out of there. There is some interesting signage inside (see photo) and the coffee's average, but it makes for interesting conversation and you might prefer a tea anyway. This place is fun!

This place has the BIGGEST selection of baklava I've ever seen, all made on the premises. At any…read moretime there's more than a dozen to choose from and they don't mind handing out a tasting or two. Choose a selection to eat in or fill a takeaway container (you pay by weight, $1 each on average). Syrup-laden and flavoured with dates, pistachios, walnuts, rosewater, even a couple of savoury cheese-filled options today. Sticky, gooey goodness making it's way home!

Their menu includes most of their items in a "small" format, so we had a selection of these between…read moretwo of us. Lovely tasty food; the mantu were good enough that we ordered a second serving. Complementary cardamom-flavored tea. Reasonable prices, the staff were very helpful and friendly. Presentation is elegant; linen, heavy tableware, nice ceramics. Outside tables next to a pocket park on the corner of Pt Chevalier Road, so a few opportunities for people watching; they also have large-group tables inside, which were buzzing with happy punters.

Really disappointed in this place tonight. An American girl…read morenamed Dee ( on the docket)stared at me condescendingly every time I tried to catch her eye for 45 minutes and didn't call out my order name once. Other orders ready were called out multiple times but not once did she say my name. I didn't ask was it ready as I didn't want to be a pain when they were obviously onto it calling out the names. Finally I asked 45 minutes later and she looked under the bench and said oh yeah here it is.My food was totally cold when I got it and I wanted to say something to her but she flipped her ponytail and turned away. I get that it was just forgotten or whatever but there was no apology offered at all. I love the food at this place but the staff needs talking to about customer service and using their brains if they see a customer waiting a long time.

I feel like Fatimas is a really great place. Their food is good and for the most part seems to be…read morereasonably healthy (apart from their deep fried potato tot things). The main problem is that it's really expensive. Considering it's located at the heart of Ponsonby rd though, that's hardly a surprise. Their milkshakes are really hot stuff. I usually get one of the vegetarian kebab thing, some tots, and a milk shake when I go there. You gotta admit, that's an undeniably classic line up. The aforementioned potato tot things are bloody delicious. Really really into them. I also like their neon sign. Fatimas gets really damn busy, so if you're going to hit them up during the peak period, expect a bit of a wait.

Gemmayze was one of my fav places to eat in Auckland (in spite of the low Yelp reviews, which seem…read moreService focused and an area I fortunately had no issues with). We had a rez and were able to get seated ~5 min after arriving on time. Place was packed at 8:30pm on a Friday. Cocktails are delicious - really flavorful . Easy to order multiple. Orange Blossom Martini was good and easy; Jiddi Sour was unique delicious For food, Hummus and pide a great start. Bread is fresh, warm, and tasty. Lamb was delicious and filling. Carrots an excellent side - roasted well and the fennugreek sauce was on point. Chill vibe in what feels like an open atrium mall

Wish I saw all the reviews about how the rude host staff is before I went. They asked us to wait 30…read moreminutes, which was no problem. I ask if we can leave our name on a waitlist somewhere and they say they don't do waitlists, so we have to just wait there on the side. Weird but again, no problem. 45 minutes pass by so I politely ask if there's an update to the table. The hostess literally yells "I told you guys the status of the table multiple times." And storms away. I'm from the States so I'm not sure if I was breaking some cultural rules, or something, but I was really polite when asking, and I only asked one time. I was never told the status "multiple times" and I don't know who "you guys" is. This place needs a reality check, the food was awful and service was miserable. I don't recommend this establishment to anybody.

Mezze is a very charming space, that gives indulgent traditional vibes. It came up in a search of…read morerestaurants near my hotel and I was able to walk there. I didn't get the ordering situation right off the bat. You get a menu from the bar then sit, decide what to order, then place your order at the bar. You also pay when you place your order. I went with the lamb burger and a cider. The fries with the lamb burger were amazing as was the cider. The burger was well prepared but not seasoned the way I prefer. I'd totally return to Mezze and try something else. It's a very cool spot, worth the visit.

Mezze bar is a great place to go to if you want some small plates to share for the table. This was…read moreour first restaurant that my family and I had the time to sit down and eat while on holiday. We didn't make a reservation and was still able to be seated which is nice since there's five of us. The food was all pretty good. We all felt satisfied and enjoyed it. My favorites were the Parmesan polenta chips and mushroom risotto. All the food on their menu looks great to try and it's hustling and hustling inside as well. They also have sangrias to go with the tapas as well.