It is surprising that this dark, and slightly dingy looking, fruit and vegetable store can give…read moresuch bargains. I left this Asian shop with a bag of tomatoes and two decent sized and healthy looking eggplant for only $3.00. We arrived just as it was opening, so unfortunately trays of fruit were still being brought out into the store and I was not able to take full advantage of the bargains. Having said that, not everything was cheaper than usual, just a few things like the eggplant. Avocados were still $2. Aside from fruit and vegetables, there was a wide variety of Asian noodle, spices, drinks, herring, and other ethnic foods not normally found in supermarkets. Additionally there were your normal fresh up juices etc in the fridge. Great shop when you just need to pick up a few fresh items.

Really nice shop and has a great variety of great priced fruits and veges. I always go there on my…read morelunch time to treat myself to something :)

Martha's Backyard is now an institution. A part of Mt Wellington & a place I love to frequent. They…read morefor the uninitiated see American/Mexican grocery items. You can find just about anything American here. Amazon Ice tea? Oh boy yes they've got you covered. Cheetos? Fritos? Pop tarts? Funions? Captain Crunch? Twinkies? Yes they've got all of those too. They have regionals seasonings, like old bay seasoning. They have hot sauce, BBQ sauce and rubs! I'm salivating just thinking of the multitude of delectable dishes I devoured thanks to these fine folks. I promise that no matter the year, you will leave with more than you expect. Word to the wise.... If they have a case, an unopened one, they charge less than if you bought them individually. Last thing..... They aren't cheap. This place isn't for the budget conscious, if you're on a budget bring a friend, someone that will slap those double stuf Oreo cookies out of your hand. Because they'll get you every time. Oh and the staff, they won't initiate conversation with you. They are busy always busy. But get there attention and they are warm, inviting & will just about bend over backwards to help you. You just have to ask.

For 12 years I was happy to buy American food and things like toothpaste with peroxide and baking…read moresoda not otherwise available in NZ from Martha's. During those 12 years one of the owners frequently went to America to buy the stock. And for many years they got special orders for me. But ever since the pandemic they have lost the plot. They refused to accept special orders and their shelves rarely offer me what I want. I have repeatedly asked them to figure out a new method of getting their supplies which they refuse to do. How they stay in business is a mystery without desirable stuff to buy. They're old and no longer seem to give a damn. I find it remarkable that they stay in business. Not worth the trip.

Really enjoyed our meal here, the ambience and decor was very unique and pleasant…read more Great service and great tasting food. Recommended!

A nicely presented clean dine in & takeaway restaurant on Otahuhu's main road…read more Secret Thai Garden has a great selection of very tasty looking dishes to choose from. I opted for Pad Thai which was very nice - just the right combination of the ingredients which were all very fresh & tasty. The serving was a decent size & I had enough leftover for lunch the next day - definitely priced fairly/affordably. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back to try more yummy Thai cuisine again soon!!

If you like food that bursts into flame, but with an eastern flare, this is the restaurant. I had…read moremy graduation dinner here, and they have the best tables for groups to sit in a large circle. This makes it really easy to share many plates of delectable food. Watching the petite asian women bring out large flaming dishes is quite a sight to see, and a popular choice amongst those out in East Auckland. The service is always excellent and I've never had a nasty dish. The staff all dress as though they are in Thailand, and the decor reflects that traditional flavour well. The parking isn't so hot, because it can get really busy in this area. Best find one early!

Very good food reasonable main meals range from $17-$25. I love pad thai so I was not…read moredisappointed. Appetisers are small but very tasty. Was there on a Wednesday evening and the place was packed. Popular place for big groups. Was not disappointed in the food. I did find the service slow as they did not have a lot of staff waiting and our waitress we had to wave down to get more rice. They have an upstairs where you can a function. Very spacious in the main dining area. Definitely come back again with a big group.

We got there at 9pm. They close at 10pm. They were already vacuuming and cleaning. There was one…read morecouple in there still eating and they were cleaning all around them. We asked if we can sit and eat, and they said they are closed already. We know they close at 10pm. Closing at 10 doesn't mean you start turning customers away at 9.

The best raw spicy shrimp ever. I reckon all the curry items are pretty good because I tried four…read moreand that were all enjoyable. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated but Friday night dinner seating is strange because the space is so big and it isn't busy but I still come back for the great service and food.

Trader James is a pretty cool bulk foods/whole foods store, the main downsides being that it's not…read morereally near anywhere else you're going and it's not even a very big store. On the plus side, the lady I encountered who worked there was very knowledgeable about their products and about nutrition, and what she didn't know she was happy to look up on the internet for me. Which is cool because then you know she's not making up bullshit to get you to buy something. She did recommend a snack called Frooze Balls which she seemed to think were amazing but when I tried them I thought they were yuck. Personal tastes, I suppose. But aside from that she helped me find what I was looking for (chia seeds) and explain the nutritional difference between black and white chia seeds (none), as well as discuss some other foods suitable for tramping.