Highly recommend! This place is rocking and is the place to go…read more Food was excellent! Staff was friendly. You order at the counter and they bring your order at your table. They buss the table after you eat. Ambiance was good. Lots of people so expect lots of chatter.

I was wandering in Newmarket and stumbled upon this Selera by chance. The restaurant was packed…read morewith all the tables occupied inside and out but I got lucky because someone was finishing up. I ordered nasi lemak for myself and a laksa soup noodle with fish collars. Both dishes were superb and taste exactly like what you'd get in Malaysia. The laksa soup was so comforting during cold days, like when I was in Auckland when they had their crazy rain storms. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was good. Overall a great place to have a Malaysian meal in the area.

I've been contemplating giving it a 5 star review. You see, when I love the particular food I had…read morethat day I seem to ignore everything else, then a few more visits later my enthusiasm subsides and I found myself often disappointed. So for some of my past reviews I've even considered to deduct stars off. Now that is not to say I didn't enjoy my meal here, I've loved the food every single time, it's just that there are a few bits and pieces that made me reluctant to give a full 5 stars. I've always enjoyed their sandwiches. While they come in quite on the expensive side, I find them worth the price. My French toast this morning was $19.50 (or $19), probably not for the faint of heart. The raspberry/custard was gorgeous, which to me more than justifies the price, it is winter after all. Here's why there's no five stars. First off, please please please get your cutleries sorted!!! I think I can cut my French toast better if I used the handle of the knife. The first knife I got was super obviously bent at the tip, about 45 degrees bent! Service, just as others pointed out, needs some quality control. I can try to justify your price as much as I can but dining in just isn't that great, and while your food is great, everything else is, well, meh. So on the basis of "I value good food more than anything", it's a 4 stars UPDATE: Service has improved since my last visit. It was a busy lunch but we still got taken care of :)

For a Gluten Free Gal such as myself it's a strange kind of torture as you smell the bread baking…read moreknowing you'll never have so much as a kibble. But I keep a tight rein on the will to live enjoying the homemade hot chocolate. They don't have a lot in the huge range of goodie for my tummy but the bunt cake with raspberries and the chocolate and beetroot cake are rather delightful. I here the coffee is great too. Not cheap but great quality and I know what I prefer.

Food was amazing. Every single dish had spot on flavors and was absolutely delicious. The ambience…read morewas nice, we dined outdoor, were a few birds here and there but nothing that impacted our dining experience. I'd highly recommend you try dishes to share. The only thing I'd say is the service was average. We waited half an hour for a coke zero drink to be served along side the food and we had to ask. We also had to serve our own water, I think there wasn't a lot of staff working but this is the reason why I'm giving it a 4 star. Service is important and I think this is something that should match the kitchen. Overall I'd recommend you try this restaurant and give it a chance.

Were looking in for a place for dinner and ran into this place. It is a nice place with friendly…read morestaff and the food tasted well. We had Papaya Salad, Vegan Curry, Five Spice Chicken and two times rice plus ginger tea. The Bill was 89 NZD, totally fine and ok.

Best Bahn Mi in town!!! One of the things I took away while travelling around Vietnam is... you…read morecannot get past a good Bahn Mi and District 5 have brought the essence of Bahn Mi to New Zealand - i cannot stop raving about this place hahaha! My favorite would have to be the lemon grass chicken Bahn Mi - it's so delicious, also add a bit of chili if you are feeling adventurous!

FINALLLY the Vietnamese trend has hit Auckland! It's easily my favourite South-East Asian cuisine…read more(followed closely by Malaysian, in case you were wondering) because it's fresh, flavoursome and 9 times out of 10 relatively cheap. District 5 is the newest kid on the block and has opened in that strange space next to the Vero building. It was coffee shop for a while and then was unoccupied for ages, which was strange cos it's prize real estate. Anyway, they've done a great job of making the small street-side space somewhat private, with a large blue concrete wall blocking out passers-by. Inside the kitchen is in a box that resembles a building site container and there's a small courtyard with seating for those who want to eat in. Menu-wise, they've kept things simple - choose between rice paper rolls, pho or a rice noodle salad (each with different protein options). I ordered a rice noodle salad with their lemongrass chicken. The place was packed but my food was ready to go within 10 minutes. I'll admit, I had a few errands to run before I sat down and ate but the salad was still delicious. The dressing was fresh and zingy - just the right amount of chilli - and they didn't skimp on the chicken. I could've done with more fresh herbs and the carrot and lettuce was shredded rather recklessly. Still, for an on-the-go lunch options, AWESOME! Welcome to the block District 5!

Most expensive and worst pho that I've ever had!!…read more I asked for crispy chicken pho. I got chicken nuggets in the broth, so they were soggy, I've only ever gotten a fried thigh/leg before. The broth was very bland and the hoisin sauce was watered down (super odd). It cost $24 for the soup and a drink. Save your cash, you couldn't give this soup to a homeless person in Vietnam.

I recently visited Try It Out, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Otahuhu, and unfortunately, I did…read morenot have a good experience. While the staff was friendly and the service was fast, the food was disappointing. The pho I ordered lacked the depth of flavor that I usually expect from this dish, and the bánh mì sandwich was dry and lacked the usual tasty fillings. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience at Try It Out, and I cannot recommend this restaurant for those looking for authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland. However with that being said, the restaurant is run by Vietnamese. Just like the other reviewer mentioned, if you visit without comparison with those from the US or OZ, then you should be happy with the portion and the no frill service.

This is one of those spots that I walk past on a regular basis but have never ventured inside…read more Well, today I finally did and was immediately annoyed that I hadn't done so earlier. It's a gem on what is an otherwise average block. The decor is hipster cool, mismatched and full of quirky touches, like an old toy dump truck carrying a leafy shrub in it's tray or the low hanging wire caged lights. They also have a pretty cute courtyard out back, which i'm told is a recent addition. There's ample seating but best of all it's delightfully quiet - perfect for reading the morning paper. Food-wise everything is fair trade and organic and whilst I am yet to try the menu, I watched Belgium waffles smothered in creme fraiche and berry compote being delivered to a table today and they looked devine. As for their smoothies - try the organic blueberry. It's made with biofarm yoghurt, honey and organic milk. It's not overly sweet so you still feel like you are being reasonably healthy!

Seriously impressed on every level with this cafe. Fast, super fresh whole food, and awesome…read moreservice. The almond milk coffee is the best I've tried! Raw Zoodle Pasta is to die for, and Eggs Bene was top of the list for the best around. Even the bf, who is not vegan, gf inclined or remotely interested in 'health' foods, was raving about this place. We will be back!

If you skip out on this place while in Auckland, you're missing out! Authentic, freshly prepared,…read moreand delicious!! I'm so glad I was this on Instagram lol. Otherwise I would have never known! The beef rendang is exactly what it's hyped up to be - amazing!

Best food on K Road service and staff are just as lovely as…read morethe food. Great for a date night or a group really accomodating service really clean and tasty place to eat BYO is a bonus with the cost of living these days too

Service was friendly, ramen was very good. Gyoza was terrible, burned and tasted charred. I was…read moreonly offered a token apology.

Kiraku is a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It's filled with native Japanese and those in the…read moreknow. Almost everyone inside was speaking Japanese. Unlike most ramen places that specialize in one style, they offer different ramen from various parts of Japan. I went with a Kyushu ramen, which had a tonkotsu broth, bokchoy, boiled egg, corn, prawn, and green onions. The soup was flavorful, the noodles were cooked well, and the portions were perfect. Made me feel like I was in Japan again.

I love Korean rib table BBQ best with lettuce wrap because it is very authentic and tasty. Love…read moreall sides which I can tell all freshly prepared everyday and professionally selected by the chef and the owner. Daamso pork bone soup is one of its signature dishes which I definitely want to recommend to anyone willing to try real Korean food. Also Try Soju , Korean traditional alcohol drink, little bit stronger than wine but not too much, Normally 16-19 % alcohol. Ask free wifi passcode while you enjoying the meal. do not forget free Korean candies as you check out and pay the bill!

From the owner: Korean table BBQ beef rib , pork. Soju, Bone soupread more

Yet another eatery has just opened up in the CBD, serving none other than delicious Vietnamese…read morefood! My SaiGon serves all the Vietnamese classics - beef pho, rice paper rolls, fried spring rolls, noodle dishes, vermicelli salads, grilled pork and of course, banh mi. After seeing a picture of their beef pho on Instagram, I just knew I had to try this place out! I went there last Friday for a takeaway dinner. The girl at the counter was friendly and helpful in terms of recommending her favourite dishes to me - there are many! I eventually decided on not one, but two dishes (I was pretty full afterwards) and ordered the Rice Paper Rolls with pork and prawn ($10 for three rolls and a peanut dipping sauce) and the Vietnamese Chicken Salad with peanuts, herbs etc. ($12). I must admit I did wait about 15 minutes for the food. Finally, the girl and the chef came out and apologised. They said they make their rice paper rolls fresh from scratch, hence the longer wait time. That was okay with me, because the food looked amazing! I couldn't wait to get home and try it! Both meals were incredibly tasty. The rolls were chunky, with lots of filling and they tasted very fresh. Instead of the usual Vietnamese dipping sauce, the rolls were accompanied by a peanut sauce, which was just as good! The Vietnamese salad was also very nice - it was quite spicy, which I wasn't expecting at all! However, I polished the whole thing and was already thinking about when my next visit to My SaiGon would be (food obsessed I know)! They also serve cans of soft drink, coconut water and Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. I am still yet to try this coffee - hopefully one day it will be soon... Just a side note... the shop is tucked away in a small food court just up the lane from New World Metro on Queen Street, so it is quite easy to miss, unless you walk up Swanson Street. However, I do highly recommend venturing out to find this place - it really is a hidden gem!