Tagged: Middle Eastern

Afghani / Central Auckland / Middle Eastern / Point Chevalier / Pt Chevalier

June 15, 2018

Samadi

We’ve been meaning to head to Samadi since it opened last year and finally made it one recent cold rainy Auckland night. Any sogginess we might have felt, metaphorically dried up the instant we entered thanks to the warmth of this lovely Afghani family. And the food just cemented this...

Middle Eastern / New Lynn / Turkish / West Auckland

July 10, 2016

Paasha Turkish Kitchen

This recent round of judging for Metro magazine’s Cheap Eats special has provided a few pleasant surprises, one of my favourites being the discovery of Paasha in New Lynn. I really struggle to find good Turkish food in Auckland so was delighted to be asked to judge this small unassuming...

American / Asian / Central/South American / European / Henderson / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / West Auckland

June 2, 2014

Henderson Night Markets

As a Westie (well not true Outrageous Fortune type) I was delighted to hear that we were getting our own night markets ten minutes from my place. They didn’t disappoint either. Housed under the K-Mart Car Park, close to Henderson Westcity Mall they were a great undercover venue for a...

Middle Eastern / Orakei / Turkish

May 21, 2014

Tulay’s Kitchen

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...

Central Auckland / Middle Eastern / Ponsonby

July 10, 2013

Fatima’s

It is amazing that after all the reviews that we have done, somehow we have missed out reviewing Fatima’s! This Middle Eastern takeaway/eat in food bar is a veteran of the food scene on Ponsonby Road – a testament to the popularity of Fatima’s and the quality of their food....

Central Auckland / Kingsland / Middle Eastern

March 13, 2013

Petra Shawarma

A delicious new find for you in Kingsland! The charming husband and wife team of “Mo” and Dalal opened their simple restaurant/takeaway Petra Shawarma in the heart of the Kingsland shops and pubs just six weeks ago. Although they are Muslim the food is also described as Kashrut Food, which I understand...