The best night market I've been to! I've been to multiple night markets and I always felt…read moreeverything was overpriced. But I've heard good things about this night market and I'm so glad I decided to give it a go! This is the first night market that I've been to and I actually thought everything I ate was delicious and food was reasonably priced. My favourite was the Korean food stall by the big battery. They sold a large box filled with either rice or noodles (or fried rice for additional $1) and three different meat dishes of your choice for $13. This was such a great deal. I'm glad I had someone to share it with because the portion was huge! Tip: walk around the entire night market (it's not too big) before you buy anything. There are a couple stalls that sell the exact same thing but the portions/pricing are slightly different. I would definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone in Auckland on Sundays :)

I love Glenfield night markets as they bring all the different flavours of culture in Auckland. I…read morelove eating from the different food stalls and walking away satisfied. Unlike restaurants at the markets you can nibble on this and that while you walk around and shop or you can sit down with your selection of goodies and enjoy the live music. Apart from the food, the night markets have stalls with clothing, phone accessories and bling bling. My favourite purchase to date is chunky beads that were hugely discounted. The night market is a must visit, for a bit of flavour and selection. Don't forget to try the pineapple with the ice-cream!

Malaysian street food We really enjoyed our dinner here. We…read moretried the chicken curry with rice and roti, char kway teow and sambal green beans and we ordered pisang goreng (banana fritters) for dessert! The flavours were authentic and we're so pleased to be able to eat good Malaysian food in Auckland.

Worth the drive out of the city center for authentic Malaysian Food. Ordered the Satay, curry…read morepuff, roti, prawn mee and Nasi Lemak. All in good portions and very tasty. There is another branch in the middle of city center but this one is more conveniently located with lots of free street parking. The ambiance is lively and loud as you would expect at a hawker stall. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. We'd definitely come back again!

For us, the monthly visit to the night market is really just entertainment for the kids and a very…read morecheap dinner. I love any Asian/Indian/ethno food so can always find something to keep the wolf from the door. There is a wide range of cuisines: Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Philipino, Hungarian, Hong Kong, Pacific Island, and more plus a plethora of post prandial sweets. The food quality at some stalls might be a bit iffy - I suppose at $6 they won't be using the best ingredients, but I have never been sick!!. Sometimes I wonder about the hygiene too but fingers crossed... A lot of the food is in bain maries pre-cooked but the last two meals I've had have been cooked on the spot. It always amazes me that there is a huge queue for churros, which must be the most over-rated snack ever - flavourless dough sticks covered in a sauce of choice. Having said that though I wish I owned that business because the queues reach out the door and they are making a killing!! As at the time of writing this, the Pakuranga market is getting overcrowded. We went last night, arriving at 6pm opening time and it was already extremely busy. We were glad to be in and out within 30 minutes because it was becoming uncomfortably congested. If the crowds continue to grow, the market will need to expand its area. If I was designing the space I would move the "dining" tables to an area away from the throng of hungry punters trying to buy food. And in my perfect world pushchairs would be BANNED from all pedestrian areas!! Why, oh why, do people bring push chairs into crowded pedestrian areas? Dumb. I recommend the night market for a bit of frivolous fun on an evening when you have nothing else on and want to take the kids out for some low key entertainment and dinner. The "shopping" is best avoided unless you want fruit and veges. However, if on the other hand, you have an urge to offload your cash on $2 Shop junk, costume jewellery, flannelette onesies, carvings, mobile phone covers and accessories, a (fully-clothed) back/neck massage, ear candles, cheap and nasty nail polish and nail art, a dubious fortune telling, or second-hand bric-a-brac then this will be your Shangri-la!

Awesome place to have a super unhealthy Friday night dinner. The cuisine there is just so varied u…read morecan have anything u cud think of.. Obviously cheap food.. As for the shopping.. There are a few vege stores and a lot of cheap low quality stuff, items that may entertain children..

Unfortunately, the Henderson Night Market should be renamed Asian Night Market. Reason is because…read morethat is all the food that is available.... Gone is the variety....no more mussel fritters, decent tasting cheesecakes, ribs, gozleme, and any other food of interest. As far as the other stall are concerned.......if you want phone covers, hats, socks or cheap asian toys, you have come to the right place. Every second stall sells the same thing. My recommendation.....don't waste your time. Go to the mall for variety

Yet another night market which is now one of several that open on different days of the week. In…read moreHenderson's case it is on a Friday and usually turns out to be a very busy place . There is of course the usual array of various food stalls, mostly Asian but still some other cuisine choices too. I have never had any complaint with the food I have had from any of the stalls here. There is other stalls selling what I think of as mostly rubbish like clothes, mobile cases etc , not worth looking at. With some singers playing during the night it makes for a not bad way to kill a few hours on a Friday.

My first visit to the night market this evening for dinner and I was happy to see a good crowd -…read moremostly lots of families from tots to teens - so much so that all the seats were taken inside the hall; so we joined the 'others', spilling out onto the grassy patch to the side of the community centre, all the park benches scattered around the place also had firmly planted bottoms. We tried the freshly squeezed juice as a thirst quencher, was delicious, and only $5 since it was their first time at the market, which by the way started in June. To eat, was also a first-time-stall-holder, a large plate of falafels, with homemade dips, soft cheese, ample ample olives, flat bread, small cheese filled capsicums, dolmades and probably some other tasty portions I have lost in my memory and digestive tract, all for just $7! He was also selling lots of the marinated goodies in little take away containers and had baklava which we were going to try, but ended up opting for the juice instead. There was a variety of different types of food ethnicities to sample and a coffee stall and home made fudge to end the meal nicely if you wished - bon apetite!

Fiona's Fabulous Food stall at the La Cigale French Market offers a fine selection of tasty…read morerelishes and condiments. These vary from 'Marakesh chili condiment'; to 'lemon lime aoili'; to my personal favourite, 'Carribean capsicum'. These are all available to take home, or alternatively to be spread in a freshly made ham-on-the-bone sandwich by Fiona herself. The rolls come with fresh rocket and you can choose either a fresh baguette or a gluten free roll whilst chatting to the friendly Fiona as she makes it. Also available are well priced savoury treats, such as a spinach and feta filo, which make for a good snack to nibble on whilst wandering around the market. Alternatively, if you are vegan or gluten-free, then a helping of the good-looking chickpea and brown rice salad could be a great choice.

Oi my gosh, this was exactly what I needed today! I have had Lucky Taco's tacos many times, but…read moretoday was the first time I tried the De Sesos (lamb brains) and Lucky Lengua (beef tongue) tacos! One thing I have always appreciated was that fact that their tacos have an amazing balance of citrus, creamy (I think it's the avo cream/sour cream), spice, and savoury. And if it's not hot enough the jalapeño hot sauce will do the trick if it's not spicy enough! The beef was divine - whatever they marinated it in was amazing. Literally hit the nail on the head. It was juicy, tender, and slightly spicy. Honestly I didn't now what to expect anyway as I can't remember what beef tongue tastes like. If it were a blind tasting I probably wouldn't have guessed tongue! The brains were... Interesting. It was kind of yellowish-greenish in colour. It was swimming in all sorts of greenery and cabbage though so colour palette-wise it actually complimented well! However it had sort of a weird consistency (what do you expect it's brains!) and did not have as much flavour as the tongue. Love the Lucky Taco, love what they are doing. I'd go back for the tongue and Horchata (it's a must and dials down the spice), but I wouldn't run back for the brains. It's novel though, so I'd recommend trying it.

Last year, I discovered The Lucky Taco at The Auckland Food Show and it is definitely one of my…read morefavourite foodie experiences to date! Delicious authentic tacos in either a corn or flour tortilla plus an agua de horchata (sweetened, iced rice milk infused with cinnamon) and you're all set for the day! The owners (Sarah and Otis Frizzell) are so lovely, that you will definitely want to go back! The second time I encountered The Lucky Taco was at The Auckland Food Show this year. They had a great set up at the show and their tacos were just as delicious as the year before. I was also really excited to see Sarah and Otis again and even more excited to try their Pulled Pork Taco. It is absolutely delicious, a bit spicy, but oh so good! They also have a great little set up along Ponsonby Road which I have taken a long time to visit, however, three weeks ago I did! It was the most beautiful sunny day and I just happened to be walking in the area. I tried the 'Breakfast Taco' - spicy chorizo sausage plus an egg (ohmygawd delicious!) and a Pulled Pork Taco, which has a great kick! It will forever be my favourite taco! Sarah and Otis were as friendly as ever and there were many people queuing up for their tacos - you will definitely find out why once you try one! (Or two or three in my case!)

Fantastic example of New Zealand thinking! Creating a paleo friendly food truck with amazing food…read moreoptions. If you get the chance, buy up everything in the truck. It's amazing quality and great for those of us who eat a paleo diet. The truck is an ex ambulance and is well kitted out to serve amazing food options. This truck generally appears at night markets all over Auckland and typically you can find it at the Silverdale night markets. I just keep an eye on their facebook page to see where they'll be next.

The Grey Lynn Festival is a wonderful display of art, music, food, and products that reflect our…read moremulti cultural society here in Auckland. Held annually towards the end of November, I am always eager to visit the festival, listen to some fantastic local music, eat exotic ethnic delights, and shop to my heart's content at the many clothes, and arty craft stalls. The crowds seem to get larger every year, last year 2012 the Grey Lynn Festival was sadly cancelled due to terrible weather. I have in the past purchased neat hand crafted woollen pillows for the love seat at home, and natural fibre baby clothing made by Nature Baby. There is always enough space to throw a blanket down and enjoy the sun and awesome music. This festival has a vibe set at peace and unity and keeps the crowd sweet as bro.

Bring a blanket, bring a brolly. Buy an artwork and a folly. Have some laughs, hear some songs,…read more'Tis the place to get along. A good afternoon with a community feel.

I have been frequenting the Takapuna Markets since I was a wee child and I still find it to be one…read moreof the most enjoyable Sunday morning activities. When I was younger, my cousins and I thought it was an absolute treasure trove - we were forever searching for shiny new (old) trinkets on which to spend our pocket money. Nowadays, it's my go to for my weekly fruit and vege shop. Not only is everything seasonal but it's also great quality and cheaper than most supermarkets. That's a win win in my book. In particular, the asian vegetables, flowers and strawberries (when in season of course) are brilliant! The market does tend to get a bit crowded at 9:30am so get in early to get the best of the bunch. Oh, and don't forget to try the pork buns and the mussel fritters - they are the perfect Sunday morning snack!

Here I was thinking the Takapuna Sunday markets had become kinda average. I went today for the…read morefirst time in a couple of years and I was really impressed by what they had to offer! I arrived with a friend just after 11am, and the markets shut up at 12pm so perhaps we left our visit a little late. But we were in search of some particular items for a photo shoot and left with everything we needed plus more! The markets is divided into sections which means it's easier to find just what you want. We found some great vintage finds in the second-hand stalls near the front of the market. Fresh produce and locally-produced products abound to feast your eyes (and tummy) and lots of other products to purchase at a discount. I'll definitely be back for fresh flowers, fun second-hand homewares and will be arriving with an empty stomach next time to grab some of the delicious stall foods on offer.