So ... Where have I been all my life???!! Relaxing with my people on a Friday night in front of the…read morefire, we decided take-out was the go. Burger Fuel they said! Never having sampled their burgers, what did I have to lose, I asked myself?!! Well - what a surprise - I have just consumed THE best burger. E.V.E.R. I ordered a C N Cheese burger. And a side order of spud fries with aioli. My burger was juicy, tasty, medium rare and more tender than a baby's bottom!!! The Parmesan, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle was the perfect complement, enrobed in a fresh and gorgeous bun. Juicy and satisfying to the max. This was well, it was - orgasmic! The whole of Milford had a cigarette!!!! The spud fries were perfection and the accompanying aioli didn't hold back ... Suddenly I was in Gilroy, California again, the home of garlic. Bliss!! Why have I never encountered Burger Fuel before? I do not know. But I plan on making this amazing joint a regular take-out staple!!

BF is such a good option when you can't be bothered fronting the stove…read more The current favourites are the CN Cheese and the third pounder with cheese but occasionally there is a walk on the wild side with a xxx For sides - spud fries or kumara who can choose so it is just as well that there are usually some of each in the order. Overall - highly recommended.

Ordered the Serious Angus with medium fries alongside. Counter was a bit chaotic leading up to and…read morefollowing the order--people unsure whose turn it was, other people unsure of whether they should move aside after completing their orders (they should). Then again, it's McDonald's--I'm not exactly expecting the nuanced nimbleness of finely-choreographed ballet at the counter. The burger and fries were of reasonably high quality, especially given the price, continuing my experience of every international McDonald's being far superior to the ones in the country of the brand's origin.

Unfortunately I've never received a complete correct order first time here and it's position in the…read moremall is not ideal for the queues it attracts in peak hours. Food is usually ok compared to other McDs. If it was in a better spot that would allow it to have long queues and a seating area for it then that would be ideal :-)

Very busy on this Thursday night! We were asked if we had a reservation (no) but were seated…read more Shortly after we sat, 6 additional tables came in (several with reservations). Several times, even though there were a few tables open, arriving patrons, turned around and left (not sure what they were told). Anyway, with so many tables arriving at once we figured get comfy and be patient! After 20 minutes or so the waitress came over and took our orders - It was very loud & she had to ask/ repeat several times but very nice etc. The food started to arrive about 25 minutes after ordering, one dish at a time. By the time the last dish arrived the 1st person who had received their food first was close to being done (& eating slowly due to waiting). There were other tables that arrived after us that food was delivered (looked like partial orders at first as well) so obviously either shorthanded or inexperienced in the kitchen or maybe short supplies/food etc. So.. the great news is the food was/is delicious!! Really good actually. Our group had ordered 3 Pad Thai...all three delicious but by the time the 3rd arrived, no side veggies etc. Regardless, still delicious... just obviously in the weeds and trying to get through the night!

We made our first trip to PokPok, a newish Thai restaurant on K Rd on a rainy Friday night after…read morework. We'd heard good things. Despite being fairly empty when we arrived we were asked if we had a reservation. We didn't but we got the last table it seems as they were actually booked out for later as a steady stream of people following us sadly found out. The staff were very friendly and attentive and drinks were ordered from the well priced wine list. Eight bucks for a piccolo of Lindauer Brut ain't bad! Yes I drink Lindauer Brut - it's won awards. We chose from the quaintly mis-spelled selections on a fairly brief but impressive looking menu. To start was a tasty chicken satay and deep fried tender pork belly. Both were great. I don't ever recall seeing slow cooked brisket in a curry before so we ordered it and it was superb! In fact it was a go back for. The brisket was meltingly tender and served in a fragrant light green curry. Ryan had sides of rice and roti but being Paleo I happily tucked in to the dish as it was, the curry sauce serving as a welcome soup in my bowl. We complimented the dish with wok fried Asian greens; tasty and perfectly cooked. As we were finishing the place was filling up. Lots of groups and booked in and it's easy to see why. We'll be back with our own group... best we book it seems.

Blockhouse Bay is slowly becoming less of a last bastion of elderly angst. One of the spearheads in…read morethe battle against re-gentrification is Bay's Kebabs. When they first opened, no doubt shock waves reverberated through the community. No club sandwiches? No milky tea? is that an arcade machine? Thankfully, the food at Bay's Kebab has stood the test of time. I like to get the mexican chicken burger, chuck on some extra hot sauce and make sure I pick up an extra roll of toilet paper on the way home. It is quite a nice place to eat in as well, and since they are open early enough you could enjoy a nice lunch there, coupled with a few games of street fighter.

The best kebabs around! No greasy chicken fat or skin here! Everything seems fresher, cleaner, and…read moretastier. They can be pretty slow so best to phone your order in.

Where do I even start? This place is the epitome of amazing!! I have always joked around and said,…read more they must use drugs in their sauces because the food there is addictive. The addition got out of hand when at one point, my boyfriend and I where eating there almost everyday. It took all my will power to cut down to once a week. After wondering about why I was so addicted I came to the conclusion that it was the service. The service there is out of this world. Nothing warms my heart more than when somebody remembers my order, enquires genuinely about my family and looks happy to see me. I'm now at the point where I walk in and order the usual (1/4 chicken with lemon and herb sauce, chips and passionfruit ti-tonics.

I usually love Nandos and hate to be the bearer of bad news but I was highly disappointed with my…read moreexperience here :( Although it appeared to be their opening or a celebratio of some sort, the food was no where near the quality Nandos usually is. I even emailed through a complaint weeks ago and didn't even get a response! It has definitely put us off Nandos for awhile...

Wow. In the heart of Mission Bay I would never have expected such bad customer service…read more No, this wasn't just a lack of common etiquette but more an absolute departure from any semblance of customer service. I spoke with a young male who took my order. No problems there. I did ask for tomato sauce as my son can't eat aioli as he has severe egg allergies which I explained. The burger took a while to arrive and I was given aioli for my fries. I took this back inside and swapped it for tomato sauce. For me, I've eaten predominantly at the Pukekohe Burger Fuel. But I also eat at the Ponsonby Burger Fuel. And I've never been disappointed any time I've dined in or taken out. But this vege burger that had arrived was cold. The cheese on the vege pattie hadn't even melted. Yes it was tasty, but so is grass with the right sauce. On the other hand, the fries were great. Hot crispy, perfectly seasoned with salt and not too much. I ate the burger without complaint because I was talking with my family who were having a large meal at the neighbouring eatery, Hook Line and Sinker. When the seafood platters arrived for my family I suffered pangs of food envy. But politely declined their offers for me to partake of their bounteous fare. Having quaffed my burger and fries I wanted something sweet. So I went into Burger Fuel. I walked in and had to wait as another cashier was stamping the Burger Fuel paper bags. She looked at me and continued stamping in no hurry as if I wasn't there. When she felt that she had stamped enough, she passed them over the counter and wandered over to the cash register. After ordering a berry ice cream dessert, I waited outside for 20 mins. When the cashier brought it outside she put the container in the table and dropped two spoons beside it. Having waited this long, I could see that the ice cream had melted and the dessert looked like crap. Again, I thought I'll give it a go. Terrible. Couldn't even finish it. I wouldn't have done this review had it not have been for the combination of bad food and even worse service. If you're after Burger Fuel in Mission Bay, drive to Ponsonby Burger Fuel. It's better. If you're after Ice Cream in Mission Bay. Go to Mõvenpick which is a few doors up from Burger Fuel. Trust me, I'm usually the Baron at Mõvenpick Mission Bay. Your money and your time is certainly wasted at Burger Fuel Mission Bay.

When it comes to hamburgers, it seems only America can do it RIGHT!! Unfortunately, Burger Fuel is…read morenot the best option for hamburgers whatsoever. Being an American and a proud fan of burgers, I am VERY discriminating about how my burgers are served, with what condiments, and the availability of traditional side orders like fries (or "chips" as they're known in the Oceana region of the globe) or onion rings. Burger Fuel instead attempts to serve burgers differently, and this particular branch in Mission Bay has quite an unfriendly and aloof staff. They don't even know what yellow mustard is, a condiment required for me in my burgers, yet they easily get irritated with you if you're attempting to change your burger to what you wish. Once more, even having a very basic burger option is not on their menu; you just have to improvise with ordering, say, their 1/3 Pounder Burger and asking for certain ingredients no be included. Beetroot in a burger - REALLY?!? YUCK!! But the best option I can do is NEVER go to another Burger Fuel again! To me, this chain is an insult to hamburgers, and only makes me yearn that In N Out were located on New Zealand soil!

This place is absolutely perfect if you're looking for a quick, cheap and relatively healthy lunch…read more In the same vein as Pita Pit, Moi's offers your choice of fillings, salads and sauces and toast and wrap your pita for you. I usually go for a falafel and hummus and it's so tasty and tastes really fresh. The pitas themselves are really good too, my main beef with Pita Pit is that the bread always seems to fall apart midway through eating but Moi's never do. The service is always great in here and it never seems to be too busy in here, which is always a bonus if you're in a rush on your lunch hour! It's great because you can regularly get deals off websites like dailydo.co.nz that mean you can get a large pita for $4.90--half the price it usually is and making it a contender for cheapest, tastiest lunch in town.

Curry Village is a very popular dine-in and takeaway Indian restaurant with the locals down in St…read moreHeliers Bay. I'm pretty sure most times I go here I see someone I know who also must have had the same idea as me - a delicious curry to appease the taste buds with an accompaniment of a large amount of naan bread and rice (my mouth is in fact watering just thinking about this). Not only do they do takeaway, but if you are feeling too lazy to leave the house then they also provide free delivery services as well (I think you have to spend over a certain amount though, so I guess its free* delivery services). My favourite dish would have to be the pumpkin masala - the sauce is so delicious and because the helpings are so big, you could definitely save half of it for lunch the next day.

Horrible service! The lady was given an advance order to have the food ready. She said 20 mins...I…read moresaid I would be there in 30 mins. I arrived 29 mins later....she made me pay first...then placed the order. She argued that I said 30 mins and it is not 30 mins yet....I showed her I called at 8:03 and it was now 8:33pm. She said a few minutes. 10 minutes later gave me the food and rushed me off....didn't let me check. Got home and guess what WRONG ORDER! Called her and she just played dumb and tried to blame me for ordering the wrong thing.