Fish – Level 1 Hilton, Prince Wharf, Auckland

Fish It’s one of those fancy restaurants that all the rich people go to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. So I decided to pretend I’m rich and go there for my birthday armed with my 25% off coupon from the Entertainment book, thinking I’m probably going to have to spend at least $500 for dinner. Service (5/5) Promptly took us to our seat and our waitress … Continue reading Fish – Level 1 Hilton, Prince Wharf, Auckland

Nanam Eatery – 126 Symonds St, Royal Oak, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand

Nanam Eatery – 126 Symonds St, Royal Oak, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand Based just off the horrible Royal Oak roundabout, is a hidden Filipino Fusion Asian restaurant or eatery that is gaining a lot of popularity among Auckland Foodies ever since it opened up a few months ago. A few foodies and I decided to give this unique restaurant or eatery a try. Bear in … Continue reading Nanam Eatery – 126 Symonds St, Royal Oak, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand

Mexico Ellerslie Auckland

Sorry it has been awhile! Winter is here in New Zealand and mother nature has given us several servings of wet mornings and thunderous evenings. Alas, time to heat things up at Mexico! Mexico Food & Liqour has several restaurants in Auckland and around the country and is quickly coming to be a renowned Mexican staple for late night munchers. Service (3.5/5) A friend and … Continue reading Mexico Ellerslie Auckland

Takara Japanese Restaurant – Tauranga New Zealand

Takara Japanese Restaurant– 97 The Strand, Tauranga, New Zealand Service (4.5/5) Very prompt to greet and show us our table. We walked in for lunch and were greeted with URASHAMASEN. The staff had big smiles and were very attentive. Food (3/5) This place had won TripAdvisor two years in a row in 2013 and 2014. However having been to Japan before, it didn’t quite tick the … Continue reading Takara Japanese Restaurant – Tauranga New Zealand

Brew Craft Beer Pub – Tauranga New Zealand

Brew Craft Beer Pub– 107  The Strand, Tauranga, New Zealand Service (3.5/5) Staff were probably busy but someone should be out on the front to welcome new customers in. They took our orders and made great suggestions for drinks (more on that later). Food (4/5) What made us come here was the fact there was a blackboard saying $20 Ribs (It’s usually $28). I ain’t gonna … Continue reading Brew Craft Beer Pub – Tauranga New Zealand

Ceramic Lounge – Wanganui New Zealand

Ceramic Lounge – 51 Victoria Ave Wanganui New Zealand Came here for my last week of stay in Wanganui. I only came here here once before for dinner and it was pretty decent so I decided to come here a second time. Service (4.5/5) Very friendly waitress who was talking to my friend and I as if we’ve known each other for years. Wish every … Continue reading Ceramic Lounge – Wanganui New Zealand

Wild Rice Thai Cuisine Restaurant – Rotorua New Zealand

Wild Rice Thai Cuisine Restaurant– 1114 Tutanekai St, Rotorua, New Zealand Group of friends and I came here after a long day of mountain biking. One of my friends felt like Thai and to be perfectly honest, my expectations were going to be biased as I have been to Thailand 3 times and you know the saying “it’s never the same” blah blah. Needless to say, we … Continue reading Wild Rice Thai Cuisine Restaurant – Rotorua New Zealand

Musashi New Lynn New Zealand – Lunch Review

Musashi – 3073 Great North Rd, New Lynn Service (4/5) IRASSHAI MASEN! Is a greeting you hear at a traditional Japanese restaurant and the same applies at Musashi. The waiter/waitresses are usually sharp and attentative. It’s a good thing they have a sign that states “Please wait to be seated” as you walk in. Food (4.5/5) Musashi has several branches in Auckland (St Heliers and Milford) … Continue reading Musashi New Lynn New Zealand – Lunch Review

Red Lion Inn – Wanganui New Zealand

Red Lion Inn – 45 Anzac Parade, Wanganui, New Zealand AKA ‘The Red’ Service (3/5) Waiters/Waitresses tend to come and go here. It is a mix service and depending on who you get it can vary from very attentive to ‘I forgot your cutlery just wait for 2 minutes’. Food (3.5/5) On a weekday, this place is usually quite consistent. It can get quite busy … Continue reading Red Lion Inn – Wanganui New Zealand

Mixx Bar – Wanganui New Zealand

                Mixx Bar – Kingsgate Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui New Zealand Service (3/5) There are only one or two waitresses at this tiny establishment. It’s usually just the one guy and he’s been there every time I go (maybe he lives there?) Food (4/5) The restaurant does no local advertising and only a handful would even consider walking … Continue reading Mixx Bar – Wanganui New Zealand