The $5 Deli at Ponsonby Central is genius! Firstly, who doesn't love a shop where everything is the…read moresame price?! Choose 4 items, hand over a twenty and you're outta there. Perhaps more importantly though, everything I have ever tried from the $5 deli has been absolutely delicious. The pate is light and silky smooth, the chunky beetroot relish is packed full of flavour and is the perfect addition addition to any sandwich, the tahini paste is great as a dip or generously smeared on grilled flatbread (which they also sell FYI). Seriously, whether you're hosting a dinner party or going to a friends for drinks, it's the perfect pitstop for pre-dinner snacks so do yourself a favour and check it out next time your in the area.

I stopped here one night after a night out in New Zealand and glad I did! I asked for extra chicken…read morewhich they were able to provide and the food was seasoned pretty well. The restaurant is located on a busy street so it can be hard to find parking, but overall good food for the price.

Very great food and awesome customer service... Lovely place to eat or take out…read more.................. ................ ..................... M......... .,,......... Love it love it love it..........

Always a solid and relatively healthy takeaway option. Personal pick is the Fatimas Favourite, and…read morea side of potato koftas is pretty much essential. Order ahead with the YQ app, it'll probably be ready when you get there.

I have heard many good things about Fatimas, however I feel completely let down…read more I paid $11.00 for a chicken chwarma and what I got was a smallish bun, over cooked chicken (some of my chicken was actually black/burnt) swimming in a bed of lettuce and cucumber mint sauce and hardly any tomato relish... On the plus side the potato koftas were nice, even though there were just small hash browns.

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.

tried this tapas bar/ mediterranian food when we travelled to Auckland. the food was amazing. we…read moregot the chicken risotto, arancini, kofta kebab and the chorizo. we also tried their cocktails. the ambiance is very hippy. the staff were pretty cool and welcoming. also gave is a recommendation for a dessert which we ended up getting. we got the almond tart which was a good way to end our dinner. would definitely recommend if you ever visit this part of New Zealand.

I went here on a weekday morning and figured it would be empty but it was full and made me wonder…read moreif these people work or they just here on a work break or they just enjoying their day like I was. I ended up getting a blueberry scone and an iced cafe latte. I think each one was like NZ$7. The scone itself was a big size with lots of berries inside. I like that it came with some butter on the side. They warmed it up and so I used some of the butter and it was delish. It had a slight crust and was chewy on the inside. My iced latte was okay as I wish it had a stronger coffee flavor. They do offer a bunch of baked goods that look scrumptious and wanted to try more.

3 words. Beef Cheek…read morePie It was orgasmic. Get it.

ferizas is a nice spot in the viaduct harbor/ wynyard area for Turkish food! the food service is…read morepretty quick but they were not very attentive with our table so we kept having to ask around for the waiter. they have indoor and outdoor seating and it is great for groups. they have a pretty wide menu and drink selection. the Greek meatballs and the slow cooked lamb were very flavorful and breads were also well made. i would return if in the area.

You know how there are key economic, financial, social, and environmental developmental indicators…read morethat demonstrate the stage of a country? Well surely the presence of kale chips and kombucha is the indicator that a nation has surpassed first world wealth status and is now so wealthy that they can focus on making cheap ingredients delicious and trendy. I love kale chips, kombucha and those crazy activated nuts and pleasingly Waiheke Fruit and Veg stocks them all, along with a great selection of fresh fruit and veggies, deli items, gourmet cheese and jars of locally made chutneys and preserves. This is a lovely store to stock on on produce for a picnic or packaged goodies to take home for gifts. It's a little on the pricey side but hey, you can afford it right?

If you can get over the prices, Waiheke Fruit and Vege is a charming, old-fashioned shopping…read moreexperience, except with very modern fruit, vege, and specialty ingredients. It's a sort of corner shop with two entrances, with distinctive chain-link, fly-screen curtains at the doors (but it's not as scary as it sounds!). The fruit and vege here are as good as you'd find at any market, and they specialise in organic produce too. There's a huge selection alongside other bits and pieces like nuts, herbs and spices, and dairy products. They also sell some delicious artisan bread, including gluten free, although like the fruit and vege, it's rather on the pricey side, so I wouldn't recommend doing your whole shop here unless someone else is paying.

It has a variety of Turkish cuisine. A small shop. Run by a few very friendly Turkish lads. It's…read moredishes are Halal. They serve large portions. Mostly for takeaways. There are a few tables if you want to dine in. I recommend the chicken on rice or the lamb on rice. Large serving of salad. The dressings are delicious. Must try the humus. I am not a regular customer but I have not been disappointed yet.

Hands down one of my favourite takeaways! So so so tasty, and healthy too! They are nice and quick…read morewhich makes it the perfect option when you're feeling hungry and lazy! The meat is soooo good and then you can create your own rice plate or kebab with their choices of salads and sauces. Amazing. They also have little appetizers and sides , like falafels, pita and hummus and wedges! Delicious every time.