Wow....just unbelievably wow. If you are in Auckland, this is the restaurant to make reservations…read moreat. You will fall in love with this place and will want to come back again and again. First off, hats off to the owners for doing such an impeccable job on the decor and design. From the intricate restaurant design, the lush comfy chairs, the menu layout, the mocktails, and even the rustic bathrooms were all very impressive. Now let's get down to the food. We started off with the shumai dumplings with peanut sauce. The skin of the shumai was so soft and thin which I truly appreciate because you can taste the stuffing better. The peanut sauce was nutty and savory and extremely addicting! Next we had the salt and pepper tofu with a vinegar sauce. The flavors here were a bit flat and needed more of a peppery taste but the presentation of this dish made it worth it. The chicken satay was super tender and juicy. The creamy sauce with the savory clear vinegar sauce worked really well together. The ribs had a yummy flavor but the meat could have been a bit softer. I recommend doing a broil for the ribs at the end so the sauce gets a nice caramel. To top it off we ended the night with the mango pudding. It was a hard decision but we liked the refreshing flavors. There was a lot of stuff going on in this dessert, but was still impressed with the details in textures. We hope to be back here one day!

Very nice! I loved the interior design, the bar looks full and inviting, the tables are not too…read moreclose, great chairs at the bar where you can watch the chefs cook in real time real food, the booths look comfy for a group, nice accessories around the room, really nice clean bathrooms with awesome music in there:) Food is real, fresh and nicely cooked , great presentation to it, and very tasty. I like it how the portions are designed to share and they come out the kitchen when done without seating on a counter to wait for other meal to be ready. Nice timing in serving: extra fresh!!! We went twice and definitely would go back.

Have been visiting Moto for many years as I'm a local to the area. Moto is pretty small and is…read morelocated in the basement level of the building it is located in just down a short flight of brick steps. Moto only has about 6 tables so on Friday and Saturday night it can get filled up. They will take a reservation if you are coming in soon, so I often call and see if they are busy and ask them to hold me table if I'm headed there within a short time. The food at Moto has been very consistent over the years. It is simple no-frills Japanese food and sushi. If you are visiting from America you will probably find the selection of fish somewhat limited, however, that is the case with most sushi bars/restaurants in New Zealand so Moto is par-for-the-course in this regard. What I truly love about Moto and why they get my business over and over again is that the prices are very reasonable and the food is served quickly. My personal favourite is the Sashimi box--Miso, Rice, Tempura, Salad, Sashimi and Sushi--for $17. It is just the right amount of food and that is a very hard price to beat. If you are looking for simple, well-prepared, no-frills and quick Japanese in Parnell, you can't beat Moto.

Moto is a tiny little Japanese restaurant just off Parnell Road located almost below ground level,…read moreyou walk down stairs with outdoor tables either side balanced almost precariously either side. Moto is super small and the staff are lovely. I come here with a friend who works in Parnell once a week or so and the sushi is just too much for me. You get 8 pieces and there is a lot of rice, I guess I am picky so I usually just have the edamame beans. I am always amazed at how quickly the sushi is made. Five minutes and it is on the table, it is like they have it sitting out the back ready made (I'm sure they don't) they're just super fast. There are a couple of other sushi places in Parnell and this is one of the better ones. I find the music choice amusing, they play pop music, often Maroon 5, I'd give them an extra half star for that if I could.

Very disappointing. Tacos we horrible. Order fish taco, beef and chicken tacos. Very small and no…read moreflavor.

Great ambiance in local setting. Just up the road from Rise…read morePark. Great rises and a good view of the harbour. Bit of storm damage when we there so some views were blocked. Great creative on the menu, which only has a few options. Very tasty food and we quick service for coffee and food.

We ordered Nasi Goreng Chicken and Laksa Seafood, with Kopi-O ais (ice). The items off the menu…read morewere pricey compared to other Malaysian eateries. With the laksa coming in at $28 and the Nasi goreng at $19 NZD. In all the Laksa was very good - just the right in taste with 4 large prawns, a good chunk of fish and sotong. The Nasi was ok. Very much like home made fried rice. In all, there was good service, a nice environment and good food. Not to mention that they were open on New Year's day!

The food was pretty ordinary...pretty pricey for what it is worth. Really not authentic. Catered…read moremore for Kiwis but will be alright for first timer Malaysian food eaters... Sid

I wish I could give this place a higher ranking but I simply can't. Let me start off by saying the…read moreflavors and selections are fantastic! Unfortunately I don't think I would ever return here. The dim sum all came out with various temperatures. Our fried spring rolls were hot on the outside and still frozen on the inside, same for the pork buns. Then our shrimp rolls and crispy beef was scorching hot. I'd prefer too hot over not fully cooked, but due to that inconsistent temperatures it was very unsettling to eat.

I went here with some Chinese friends on their choice of favorite restaurant , the food did not…read moredisappoint really enjoyed the duck dishes and the Dim Sum , The service was good felt welcomed and food arrived promptly. The décor was traditional but could do with a facelift as is getting aged. This did not detract from the evening and we were happy.

We went to Mecca Devonport for brunch in the weekend, I was looking for a nice cafe that actually…read morehad a view of the water (not too many do) and this was it. We sat outside in one of the lovely spots and we quickly received our menus from the friendly waiter. I had the Vegetarian Breakfast and my husband had the Home-made Venison Burger, we were both very satisfied with our meals. The cafe has a European feel and I had the feeling I was somewhere in France or Italy - I was dreaming about it anyway. I would definitely recommend this cafe and will be back again.

Excellent food that is worth the wait (it took approximately 30 minutes for the food to come, after…read moreordering). Every item on every plate was delicious - my family and I had the lamb shoulder (which had a large portion of meat), the catch of the day, the chicken liver entrée/ appetizer, and the bouillabaisse (fish stew). The wait staff was not highly attentive, however - one male server chatted with someone at the bar instead of checking up on us. We had to work hard to get his attention to get the cheque/ bill.

I liked this place because I was still jet legged from coming in from America and it opened before…read moreall the other cafes! The mocha and americano we had was good as well as the scone we got! Good vibe and cute inside

Amazing food, great drinks, I suggest the wagyu burger it is amazing. I would say this is one of my…read moretop picks for getting something to eat.

Pies are the and a great selection to choose from. Have been frequenting for a number of years…read morelove the atmosphere

Great food & excellent pies. The coffee is great too. A perfect beach cafe. Highly recommended.read more