I usually like to stick with "local" cuisine on my travels, so its rather odd I chose Turkish food…read morefor my first meal in New Zealand. The wife and I shared "The Feast", $30NZ for two meat skewers and a good variety of colorful extras I can't name except the hummus. Everything was flavorful and plenty enough food for a light meal for two people sharing. If you need a break from the local NZ cuisine, Miss Istanbul makes delicious flavorful meals.

Tasty, authentic Turkish food that reminded of my time in Istanbul. Great breakfast plate too!read more

Whenever we used to go to the Video Ezy in Mt Albert shops I would look at this little kebab van in…read morewonder. Was the food there actually nice? It wasn't until last year that I actually found out the answer to my question. YES. The food from this weird van in the middle of the Video Ezy carpark is delicious. Like most kebab stops, Delicious Turkish Style Foods offers lamb, beef, chicken and falafel kebabs, as well as rice dishes, salads, burgers and an array of sides including chips and Turkish garlic bread. Unlike most kebab stores however, this van also has pieces of fish, onion rings, and milkshakes available. All the food prepared in the Delicious Turkish Style Foods van is Halal and all the salads always look fresh, crisp and delicious. If you're in the mood for something Turkish, stop by the little icon of a van in Mt Albert and try some food from Delicious Turkish Style Foods, you won't be disappointed!

I have this preconception, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one, that any food sold out of a…read morecaravan is inevitably greasy, stodgy, and riddled with diarrhoea-inducing germs. I don't know why I have this idea - probably from British television, where everything sold out of a cart is grey and comes with peas. It's not fair though, because in real life my experiences have all been positive. White Lady is fine if a little overpriced, and this place is actually pretty good. If you ignore the fact that it's a caravan this could be any Turkish takeaway, and it'd be quite a bit better than a few I've tried. And once you accept that the food isn't full of botulism the fact that it is a caravan gives the place a certain roguish charm. I haven't tried their burgers (call me a traditionalist) but you can't go past a kebab and chips on your way home from the video shop.

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.

Traveling around NZ for the last month and looking for something different. Cafe Midnight Express…read moreoffered us a fantastic meal with great, attentive service. I honestly feel my chicken shish was the best meal I've had since we started the trip! We were told that everything was prepared in house and the flavors were delicious. House wine was a bit of a disappointment but the food more than made up for that.

Had a good dinner here. BF had the kofte and I had the doner kebab. We finished with a slice of…read morechocolate cake. Everything was great! The place was busy, but service was still quite good. Our waiter was seriously multitasking! I'm always appreciative when somebody works that hard so I have a good experience.

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..........

This food was AMAZING! The salad, the chips, the sauces, THE OWNER! I 100% recommend this place,…read morethe food is delicious and the people are very kind :)

This place is okay in all ways. The food: okay. Perfectly edible, and enjoyable, but not a special…read morekebab. The meat was a wee bit tough in places (I had lamb) but it tasted nice, and the salads were fresh. It was okay. The place itself is pleasant enough, you know, it looks like a kebab shop, it's got a counter and a drinks fridge and all that. Nothing really to distinguish it though, and nothing you'd describe as atmosphere. It's okay. And the guy who took my order was polite and smiled but he wasn't chatty and seemed almost a bit subdued or uncomfortable. But you know, he was okay. I can't really fault this place, but neither can I heap praises on it. It's fine, and if you're in the area and want a kebab, well, you'll get an okay one here.

This is definitely the shining star of the new Brickworks development! I've never had a bad meal or…read morebad service here. Love it!

I really tried to like this restaurant but unfortunately I don't think I'll be back for the food…read more My friend and I came here for a quick lunch - she ordered the egg benny and I grabbed a steak kebab sandwich. My steak was over cooked and I am not sure what cut of meat they used because it was really chewy and tough to cut - however the hoagie roll was really nice and soft. I ended up eating the bread with the salad. My friend decided to play it safe and ordered the egg Benedict with a Mediterranean hash - to her disappointment there were egg shells throughout the meal. On the plus side they do a lovely Whittaker's Mocha which I would probably get again :)

Great find, a surprise and delight. Best hummus I've ever had, and great food too. Will definitely…read morebe back!

This turned out to be a hidden gem. The meats and vegetables are so fresh making the taste even…read morebetter. My dish was bursting with flavor. PROS: Meat Mousakka Fresh salad Great service

Although it's not something that springs to mind when the usual 'what do you fancy for dinner'…read morequestion arises, I love Turkish food. This is a popular place on the Northern end of Ponsonby road and it's usual to see it buzzing. The menu is full of mouth watering temptation and I struggled to narrow down my choice but ended up with a HUGE portion of Moussaka - there was no need to have a starter! I wasn't brave enough to try one of the platters available, but know already that when I return in future I won't have to read the menu further than checking they are still available.

Went there for lunch and had a good experience. Staff were attentive and friendly, menu had a good…read morevariety of food for the '$12 Ponsonby lunch' standard that seems to be the rage with the other local restaurants. I had the donner kebab and it was well presented and tasty. Would definitely return :)

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:)