Before you say it, no it’s not quite a Cheap Eat but we’re going to review it anyway because since it’s a small plates scene it’s one of the few places in Auckland where you can sample something by a five star chef for anything close to a Cheap Eats...
Bird on a Wire is the answer to those times when we want homestyle food but don’t have time to cook. Located just down from KFC on Ponsonby Road, Bird on a Wire offers the polar opposite of the franchise’s menu: think free range rotisserie chicken, homestyle salads, gourmet sandwiches,...
Bedford Soda and Liquor champions the latest fashion in food – meatballs. On their own, with sauce, in a sandwich or in a slider, you can order your meatballs the way you like them. Bedford is located on the Richmond Road side of the bustling Ponsonby Central complex. The crisp...
Looking for falafel worth crossing town for? Look no further! I had read that Tulay’s were among the best in Auckland, and being a lover of Middle Eastern and Turkish food, that was all I needed to know to seek them out. Some of the best Cheapeats restaurants are located...
Burger Burger is getting rave reviews and packing in the punters, and for good reason. This latest addition to Ponsonby Central is offering burgers worth crossing town for. I visited one weekday lunchtime and the restaurant was packed, with not one seat to spare. Just as well that I was...
A visit to the renovated Mr Zhou’s Restaurant: We have been overdue to visit the renovated Mr Zhou’s Dumplings. I didn’t recognise the revamped layout from the original takeaways fit out. Instead of the big counter and only a couple of tables, there are now over 10 tables, nicely spaced,...
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