Central Auckland’s dining scene changes character from one street to the next. Around Britomart, carefully designed dining rooms serve polished interpretations of New Zealand produce. Viaduct Harbour brings energetic waterfront restaurants and expansive views, while Karangahape Road offers intimate wine bars, culturally distinctive kitchens and some of the city’s most imaginative cooking.
This compact part of Auckland is particularly rewarding for diners who value variety. A single evening might involve contemporary New Zealand food, modern Pacific cooking, Lebanese sharing plates, Japanese-influenced degustation menus or the vivid flavours of Latin America. Several restaurants also blur traditional boundaries, borrowing techniques and ingredients from multiple cuisines without losing a clear culinary identity.
The following restaurants cover special-occasion dining, convivial group meals and more relaxed evenings built around wine and small plates. Because many menus are seasonal, individual dishes may change, but each venue offers a distinctive reason to dine in central Auckland.
Onslow
Onslow combines the polish of a special-occasion restaurant with a welcoming, distinctly New Zealand personality. Its elevated position near Albert Park gives the dining room an elegant sense of escape, yet the atmosphere remains warm rather than overly formal. The kitchen uses modern European technique to showcase premium local seafood, meat and seasonal produce.
The menu is particularly strong when it balances richness with bright, precise flavours. Diners may encounter refined seafood preparations, kingfish, duck, slow-cooked beef or beautifully handled vegetable accompaniments, followed by detailed desserts such as soufflé. Service is attentive, the wine programme suits the food, and the restaurant handles celebrations and leisurely dinners especially well.
Address: 9 Princes Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Onslow Menu
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Daily a la carte - Bread
Onslow Milk Rolls
Holly Bacon Fat, Maple Butter
Daily a la carte - Raw
Ossetra Caviar Bump
Ossetra Caviar Tin
Chopped Egg, Chives, Crème Fraîche, Shallots, Kumara Blini
Market Oysters
Chardonnay Mignonette, Lemon
Daily a la carte - Treats
Devilled Egg
Ossetra Caviar
Chatham Islands Crayfish Éclair
Organic Egg, Spiced Bisque, Herbs
Fried Bread
Whipped Goats Cheese, Truffle Honey, Rosemary
Baked Storm Clam
Burnt Butter, Fennel Pepper, Garden Herbs
Daily a la carte - Starters
Ruakākā Kingfish Crudo
Pink Grapefruit & Lime Dressing, Crème Fraîche, Vanilla Oil, Rosemary
Beurre Noisette Roasted Celeriac
Apple Mustard, Fried Shallots, Hazelnut, Thyme
Duck Pastrami
Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Horseradish Sour Cream, Dill
Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio
King Prawn Bearnaise, Pickled Cipollini Onions
Daily a la carte - Salmon Trolley
Cured Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
Garden Herbs, Treacle Bread, Pickled Cucumber, Honey Mustard
Daily a la carte - Mains
Butter Poached Snapper
Fennel Purée, Oyster Cream, Potato Crumb
Braised Beef Cheek
Leek à La Crème, Swede,Turnip, Thyme
Wild Venison Striploin
Braised Venison Neck, Savoy Cabbage, Artichoke
Cambridge Duck Breast
Blackberry Ketchup, Cromwell Cherries, Thyme
Southern Stations Wagyu Sirloin
Braised Paua Cream, Potato Croquette, Pickled Wakame
12 Hour Lumina Lamb Shoulder
Miso Bagna Càuda, Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino (to share)
Daily a la carte - Sides
Oak Lettuce Salad
Cos, Radicchio, Garden Herbs, French Vinaigrette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots
Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Father’s Day Lunch - Extras
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Te Kouma Oysters
Chardonnay Mignonette, Lemon
Father’s Day Lunch - Treats
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Fried Brie
Marshs Honeycomb, Thyme
Chicken Liver Parfait
Gougere, Port Gel, Rosemary
Father’s Day Lunch - Starter
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Scampi and Ruakākā Kingfish Crudo
Saffron Ginger Dressing, Waiheke Garden Flowers
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Pastrami
Milk Roll, Maple Butter
Father’s Day Lunch - Main
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Fruits Of The Sea
Snapper, Prawn, Clam, Octopus, Moules Marinière
Venison Wellington
Blackberry Ketchup, Venison Bone Marrow Sauce
Southern Stations Eye Fillet
Braised Pāua Cream, Potato Croquette, Pickled Wakame
Father’s Day Lunch - Sides
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
New Season Yams
Maple Glaze, Whipped Sour Cream, Chives
Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Father’s Day Lunch - Dessert
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Lemon Meringue Swiss Roll
Citrus Curd, Toasted Meringue
‘Not Tiramisu’ Layer Cake
Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel
Bread & Butter Pudding
Candied Orange, Rum Anglaise, Brown Butter Ice Cream
Dessert
Chocolate Soufflé
Salted Pecan Ice Cream
Hazelnut Praline Cream
Blackberry Sorbet, White Chocolate Cake, Rosemary Oil
‘Not Tiramisu’ Layer Cake
Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel
Bread & Butter Pudding
Candied Orange, Raisin, Rum Anglaise, Vanilla Ice Cream
Onslow Petit Fours
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Cheese
Cheese
The perfect finish after dessert, or instead. A seasonal selection, brought tableside for you to choose from. Served with pear chutney, lavosh, biscotti, and honeycomb.
Vegetarian Menu - Treats
Midnight Baker Seeded Loaf
Vegan Cheese, Smoked Maple, Rosemary
Preserved Artichoke
Pine Nuts
Vegetarian Menu - Starter
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Vegetarian Menu - Main
Riwaka Périgord Truffle
Mushroom Fricassée, Jerusalem Artichoke Beignet
Vegan Menu - Treats
Quinoa Seeded Loaf
Vegan Cheese, Smoked Maple, Rosemary
Preserved Artichoke
Pine Nuts
Beetroot Tartar
Walnuts, Olive Oil
Vegan Menu - Starters
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Vegan Menu - Main
Riwaka Périgord Truffle
Mushroom Fricassée, Jerusalem Artichoke Beignet
Saturday Arts Lunch - Treats
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Marlborough Oyster
Mignonette
Lamb Croquette
Pumpkin Purée, Sage
Devilled Egg
Riwaka Truffle
Fried Bread
Salmon Mousse, Roe, Dill
Add - Chatham Islands Crayfish Éclair
Organic Egg, Spiced Bisque, Basil
Saturday Arts Lunch - Main
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Butter Poached Snapper
Prawn Risotto, Crispy Prawn, Chive
Braised Beef Cheek
Creamed Leek, Potato Skins, Horseradish
Saturday Arts Lunch - Sides
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Oak Lettuce Salad
Cos, Radicchio, Garden Herbs, French Vinaigrette
Add - Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Add - Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Saturday Arts Lunch - Dessert
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Blackberry ‘Bombe Alaska’
Honey Cake, Italian Meringue
Chocolate Soufflé
Salted Pecan Ice Cream
Sunday Long Lunch - Extras
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Ossetra Caviar Bump
Sunday Long Lunch - Treats
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Baked Oyster
Rockefeller
Yellowfin Tuna Tartlet
Crème Fraîche, Chives
Fried Oyster Mushroom
Agrodolce Glaze
Sunday Long Lunch - Starter
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
King Prawn Risotto
Prawn Head Bisque, Crispy Legs, Lemon
Awatoru Wild Venison Tartare
Toasted Brioche, Deviled Egg Mayonnaise
Add - Caviar
Sunday Long Lunch - Main
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Hawke’s Bay Baked Sole
Beurre Noisette, Capers, Parsley
Cambridge Duck Pithivier
Sautéed Morels, Cognac Duck Liver Sauce
Braised Beef Cheek
Leek à La Crème, Swede,Turnip, Thyme
Add - Truffle
Sunday Long Lunch - Sides
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
New Season Yams
Maple Glaze, Whipped Sour Cream, Chives
Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Sunday Long Lunch - Dessert
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Lemon Meringue Swiss Roll
Citrus Curd, Toasted Meringue
Cromwell Apricot Clafoutis
Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Father’s Day Lunch - Drinks
Wine Pairing Optional
Saturday Arts Lunch - Mini Cocktails
Two sip cocktails, it’s the drink you need before you have your first drink
Junior Jasmine
Two Sip Jasmine / Jasmine Gin, Lychee, Umeshu, Lemon
Knee High Negroni
Two Sip Negroni / Gin, Campari, Cynar, Sweet Vermouth, Tawny Port
Mini Martini
Two Sip Martini / Vodka, Vermouth, Olive Brine
Add - Ossetra Caviar Olive
Sunday Long Lunch - Drinks
Wine Pairing
Dessert & Fortified
75ml
2022 Astrolabe Late Harvest Chenin Blanc
Marlborough
2015 Nevis Bluff Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2019 Churton Petit Manseng
Marlborough
2015 Ch. Guiraud, Sauternes
Bordeaux, France
NV Yalumba Antique Muscat
Barossa, Australia
2019 Alvear Pedro Ximenéz
Montilla Moriles, Spain
NV Lustau ‘Don Nuno’ Oloroso Seco
Jerez, Spain
NV Graham’s 10yo Tawny
Gaia, Portugal
NV Graham’s 20yo Tawny
Gaia, Portugal
NV Barbeito Boal ‘Reserva’
Madeira, Portugal
Brandy/Cognac/Grappa
30ml
Martell VS
Cognac, France
Pierre Ferrand ‘1840’ 1er
Cognac, France
Delord 1995 Bas Armagnac
Armagnac, France
Domfrontais 2015 Calvados
Calvados, France
Jacopo Poli 2014 Grappa Sassicaia
Tuscany, Italy
Hennessy ‘XO’
Cognac, France
After Dinner Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Demerara
Key Lime Pie
Lime, Pistachio Biscuit Infused Pisco, Cream, Tonic
Sweet Temptation
Mango, Vanilla Vodka, Spiced Rum, Lime
Crimson & Cream
White Chocolate, Chambord, Hazelnut, Pisco, Cream
Beverage List - Martini Trolley Service
The martini is a drink that deserves a little ceremony. Our tableside trolley service brings a touch of theatre to your dining experience
Made your way
+ Upgrade your Martini with a Ossetra Caviar Olive
+ Upgrade your Martini with a Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive
Beverage List - The Collection
Second Nature
Gin, St Germain, Lavender, Cucumber, Soda
Jungle Cartel
Cocchi Torino, Cynar, Spiced Rum, Banana, Coffee, Tonic
Jasmine
Jasmine Gin, Lychee, Umeshu, Lemon
Beverage List - Reimagined Classics
Manhattan Underwood
Porcini Butter Whisky, Red Wine Reduction, Mushroom Tuille
Marlborough Sour
Sauvignon Blanc, Passionfruit, Lemon
Chilli Margarita
Chilli Tequila, Curaçao, Yuzu, Lime
Negroni
Gin, Campari, Cynar, Sweet Vermouth, Tawny Port
Sweet Talk
Melon, Umeshu, Elderflower, Lemon
Pink + White Terraces
Rhubarb, Custard, Cranberry, Lime
Beverage List - Non-Alcoholics
All spirits listed are prepared using 0% non-alcoholic alternatives
Peach Fizz
Central Otago Peach Juice, Apricot Tea, Cinnamon, Orange, Lime
Mint Condition
Butterfly Pea Cordial, Summer Fruit Tea, Lime, Mint
Matcha do about Nothing
Tequila, Greek Yogurt, Matcha Cordial, Szechuan Pepper
Hibiscus Blush
London Dry, Italian Spritz, Aperitif Rosso, Hibiscus
Aotearoa Spritz
Vermouth, Horopito, Kawakawa, Pohutukawa, Lime
Privateer
Dark Cane Rum, Lyre's Rosso, Citrus Oleo
Beverage List - Non-Alcoholic Wine
Odd Bird Blanc de Blancs
Beverage List - Softs & Juice
Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Schweppes Ginger Beer / Ginger Ale
Schweppes Soda
Schweppes Tonic / Diet Tonic
Schweppes Lemonade
East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic
East Imperial Yuzu Tonic
Homegrown Fresh Orange Juice
Keri Juice - Pineapple / Apple / Cranberry / Tomato
Beverage List - Non-Alcoholic & Low ABV Beer
Garage Project 'Tiny' IPA 0% (Can)
Peroni 0%
McLeods Northern Light Session Lager 2.3% (Can)
Beverage List - Low ABV
Seasonal Wine Spritz
White Wine, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Soda
Beverage List - Water
Antipodes Sparkling / Still (1 litre)
Antipodes Sparkling / Still (500ml)
Beverage List - Tap Beer
375ml
Asahi Super Dry Lager 5%
Sawmill Bright IPA 5.9%
Beverage List - Bottle/Can
Garage Project 'Tiny' IPA 0% (Can)
Peroni 0%
McLeods 'Northern Light' Session Lager 2.3% (Can)
Urbanaut 'Copacabana' Brut IPA Low Carb 7.1%
Urbanaut 'Jaco' Hazy Pale Ale 2.5%
Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
Hallertau '#09 The Beer of Auckland' Lager
Garage Project 'Aro Noir' Porter 7.1%
Beverage List - Cider
Peckham's Apple Cider 5.3%
Beverage List - Sake
100ml
Koimari Saki Junmai Daiginjo
Saga, Japan
Beverage List - Aperitif
45ml
Cocchi Americano
Piedmont, Italy
L'Opera Bitter Orange
Hastings, NZ
Pernod
Pontalier, France
Ricard
Marseille, France
RinQuinQuin á la Pêche
Provence, France
Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
Piedmont, Italy
Beverage List - Dry Sherry
75ml
Olorosso, Lustau Don Nuno
Jerez, Spain
Beverage List - Champagne & Sparkling
125ml
MV Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition
Champagne, France
NV Ruinart 'R' Brut
Champagne, France
2020 Vilaura Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc
Marlborough
2023 Ata Rangi Brut Rosé
Martinborough
Beverage List - White
150ml
2024 Clos Henri ‘Otira’ Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2022 Pegasus Bay 'Bel Canto' Riesling
North Canterbury
2022 Lyrarakis 'Psarades' Dafni
Crete, Greece
2024 Kenzie 'Mangatahi' Albariño
Hawke’s Bay
2024 Scout Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2023 Alta Mora Etna Bianco
Sicily, Italy
2024 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis
Burgundy, France
2023 Luta 'Cirrus' Chardonnay
Nelson
Beverage List - White Cellar Selection
75ml/150ml
2022 J. Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Burgundy, France
Beverage List - Rosé
150ml
2025 Ch. d’Esclans 'Whispering Angel'
Provence, France
Beverage List - Red
150ml
2023 Foradori Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Dolomite, Italy
2024 Aprentis of Devotus Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2023 Prophet's Rock 'Olearia' Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2024 Jenny Dobson 'Francie' Cab Franc
Hawke's Bay
2021 Marqués de Riscal 'Reserva'
Rioja, Spain
2023 Stormwood 'Meritage', Cab Sav/Merlot
Waiheke Island
Beverage List - Red Cellar Selection
75ml/150ml
2018 Yalumba 'Octavius' Shiraz
Barossa, Australia
2018 Hans Herzog Nebbiolo
Marlborough
2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2024 Ata Rangi 'McCrone Vineyard' Pinot Noir
Martinborough
Flight of two
Beverage List - Amaro/Digestif
30ml
Amarot “8” Lanificio San Salvatore
Turin, Italy
Nonino Quintessentia
Friuli, Italy
Averna
Sicily, Italy
Montenegro
Bologna, Italy
Mandragola
Vidracco, Italy
Cynar
Novi Ligure, Italy
Fernet Branca
Milan, Italy
Benvenuti Nocino
Bologna, Italy
Liquore Strega
Benevento, Italy
Picon Club
Belgium
Amaro di Angostura
Trinidad, West Indies
Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe Glaciale
Bern, Switzerland
Mr Black Coffee Amaro
Sydney, Australia
Fernet Branca Mentha
Turin, Italy
Beverage List - Allpress Coffee
As you like it
Beverage List - Noble & Sunday Tea
No.590 English Breakfast
No.551 Classic Early Grey
No.910 Chamomile Blossom
No.950 Ginger Limoncello
No.911 Peppermint Breeze
No.201 Imperial Sencha
Ahi
Ahi presents an ambitious interpretation of modern New Zealand food from its light-filled Commercial Bay dining room. The restaurant’s outlook across the city and harbour supplies an impressive backdrop, but the main attraction is a menu grounded in regional ingredients, local producers and stories drawn from across Aotearoa.
Native ingredients, carefully sourced seafood and premium meats are treated with creativity and restraint. Scampi and tahr have become recurring reference points for diners, while the tasting experience provides the most complete introduction to the kitchen’s approach. The cooking is intricate without becoming detached from flavour, making Ahi equally suitable for visitors seeking a sense of place and Aucklanders planning a memorable celebration.
Address: Commercial Bay, Level 2/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Ahi. Menu
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Lunch Set Menu
A New Zealand Food Story
4 snacks + 4 courses
Lunch Snacks
paramanawa
PARAOA
Commercial Bay · 5 m Ahi’s kawakawa sourdough + house-cultured butter
TIO
Waiheke · 32 km Te Matuku oyster + Ahi garden fennel & celery granita + Marlborough méthode ‘sea foam’
KOURA RANGI
Auckland Islands · 1,688 km poached scampi + koji butter sauce + crispy wasabi Price: POA
MAPARI TARTARE TART
Waikato · 131 km Angus picanha + Sturgeon Valley caviar + Coppersfolly wasabi sour cream + nashi pear
PĀUA
D’Urville Islands · 450 km Blackfoot pāua fritter + pāua emulsion + crispy kumara
Lunch Starters
kaitimata
HĀMANA
Akaroa Harbour · 784 km Akaroa salmon + kina cream + nasturtium + granny smith apple + smoked salmon & kimchi on ‘vogels’
KAMOKAMO
Clevedon · 41 km terrine of grilled butternut & kamokamo + buffalo curd + fire blanched beans + witloof jam + kale veloute
KOURA
Fiordland · 1,119km totara-flamed whole live crayfish + shaved fennel + orange + mustard butter
Lunch Mains
kai matua
IKA
Aotearoa · ~ km steamed fish + Jerusalem artichoke + pickled pioppino + smoked whey beurre blanc + puffed buckwheat + sorrel
HĪPI
Hawke’s Bay · 349 km Matangi lamb + carrot & kawakawa pavé + carrot piccalilli + sheeps labneh + walnut & toasted yeast crumble + brussels sprout
RAKIRAKI
Cambridge · 130 km wood-fired duck breast + duck leg & cranberry mortadella + smoked beetroot + celeriac + choko + orange vinaigrette
KAU
Taranaki · 410 km Ahi backyard BBQ: Greenstone Creek scotch + Marmite brown butter + crispy agria potatoes + creamed leeks + baby gem + kiwi onion dip
Lunch Extras
kai tāpiri · 15 ea
HUAWHENUA
roasted greens from the Ahi. Garden + our dressing
RIWAI
Ahi’s crispy agria potatoes + mushroom ketchup
HUAMATA
Ahi. Garden salad + house dressing
Lunch Dessert
26 ea
BURNT BUSH HONEY TART
Waiheke Island · 31 km Waiheke Island Honey Co native honey + almonds + McLeod’s sparkling IPA + fresh winter citrus & persimmon ice-cream
PAINĀPORO
Parua Bay, Whāngarei Heads · 121 km BBQ’d New Zealand pineapple + smoked chilli + pumpkin seed ‘Nutella’ + cocoa nibs
Dinner Set Menu
A New Zealand Food Story
4 snacks + 4 courses
Dinner Snacks
paramanawa
PARAOA
Commercial Bay · 5 m Ahi’s kawakawa sourdough + house-cultured butter
TIO
Waiheke · 32 km Te Matuku oyster + Ahi garden fennel & celery granita + Marlborough méthode ‘sea foam’
KOURA RANGI
Auckland Islands · 1,688 km poached scampi + koji butter sauce + crispy wasabi Price: POA
MAPARI TARTARE TART
Waikato · 131 km Angus picanha + Sturgeon Valley caviar + Coppersfolly wasabi sour cream + nashi pear
PĀUA
D’Urville Islands · 450 km Blackfoot pāua fritter + pāua emulsion + crispy kumara
TUNA HŪHUNU
Ngāruawāhia · 108 km BBQ’d long-finned eel + horopito glaze + puha verde + rēwena fried bread + pickled fennel
Dinner Starters
kaitimata
HĀMANA
Akaroa Harbour · 784 km Akaroa salmon + kina cream + nasturtium + granny smith apple + smoked salmon & kimchi on ‘vogels’
WHEKE
Bluff Coast · 1,200 km grilled octopus + glazed daikon + pickled grapes + octopus XO + grilled pikopiko & spring onion
KAMOKAMO
Clevedon · 41 km terrine of grilled butternut & kamokamo + buffalo curd + fire blanched beans + witloof jam + kale veloute
Koura
Fiordland · 1,119 km totara-flamed whole live crayfish + heirloom carrots + blood orange + mustard butter
Dinner Mains
kai matua
IKA
Aotearoa · ~ km steamed fish + Jerusalem artichoke + pickled pioppino + smoked whey beurre blanc + puffed buckwheat + sorrel
HĪPI
Hawke’s Bay · 349 km Matangi lamb + carrot & kawakawa pavé + carrot piccalilli + sheeps labneh + walnut & toasted yeast crumble + brussels sprout
RAKIRAKI
Cambridge · 130 km wood-fired duck breast + duck leg & cranberry mortadella + smoked beetroot + celeriac + choko + orange vinaigrette
KAU
Taranaki · 410 km Ahi backyard BBQ: Greenstone Creek scotch + Marmite brown butter + crispy agria potatoes + creamed leeks + baby gem + kiwi onion dip
Dinner Extras
kai tāpiri · 15ea
HUAWHENUA
roasted greens from the Ahi’s Garden + our dressing
RIWAI
Ahi’s crispy agria potatoes + Ora’s farm mushroom ketchup
HUAMATA
Salad leaves from Ahi’s Garden + vinaigrette of Kakariki EVOO
Vegetarian Set Menu
A New Zealand Food Story
4 snacks + 4 courses
Vegetarian Snacks
paramanawa
Ahi. kawakawa SOURDOUGH
Commercial Bay · 5 m cultured butter
eggplant TART
Northland · 167 km sheep labneh + pickled daikon + granny smith
smoked CARROT TARTARE
Patumāhoe · 63 km tomatillo salsa verde + almonds+ fire-roasted capsicum
tempura ENOKI MUSHROOM
Mangawhai · 98 km chilli XO + burger sauce
Vegetarian Starters / Mains
kaitimata / kai matua · 32 / 46
KAMOKAMO
Clevedon · 41 km terrine of grilled butternut & kamokamo + buffalo curd+ fire blanched beans + witloof jam + kale soup
HARORE
Mangawhai · 106 km Ora’s farm fire mushrooms “tart fine” + snow peas + stracciatella + summer truffle + hollandaise
BBQ’d CABBAGE
Patumāhoe · 63 km garden puree + kohlrabi sauerkraut + whey velouté + pickled radish
Vegetarian Extras
kai tāpiri · 15 ea.
HUAWHENUA
roasted greens from the Ahi. Garden
RIWAI
Ahi’s crispy agria potatoes + mushroom ketchup
HUAMATA
Ahi.Garden salad + our dressing
Sweet As
KAI REKA · 26 ea.
BURNT BUSH HONEY TART
Waiheke Island · 30 km Waiheke Island Honey Co native honey + almonds + McLeod’s sparkling IPA + fresh winter citrus & persimmon ice-cream
BANANA LOUISE CAKE
Whangarei · 80 km banana parfait + banana skin jam + macadamia + coffee & rum + meringue
PAINĀPORO
Parua Bay, Whāngarei Heads · 121 km BBQ’d New Zealand pineapple + smoked chilli + pumpkin seed ‘Nutella’ + cocoa nibs
Coffee
KAWHE
Black
White
Tea
Origins aromatic oolong
Origins green
Green tea, spearmint & peppermint
New Zealand breakfast
Aromatic earl grey
Lemon & ginger
AHI GARDEN TEA
Wine
WĀINA · 100ml
Solaire Petit Manseng
2023 Marlborough
Pegasus Bay Aria Riesling
2025 North Canterbury
Wooing Tree Tickled Pink Pinot Noir
2021 Central Otago
Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris
2018 Central Otago
Fortified
75ml
JudgeRock The Verdict Saint Laurent
2023 Central Otago
Campbells Muscat
NV Victoria, AU
Beverage Pairings
Aotearoa Pairing
A curated journey through New Zealand’s finest wine regions, featuring wines from celebrated local producers.
World Pairing
A collection of international benchmarks, featuring some of the world’s finest wines.
Non-Alcoholic Pairing
A vibrant, garden-inspired collection of thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic drinks.
Hello Beasty
Hello Beasty brings a lively, contemporary edge to Viaduct Harbour. Its cooking draws broadly from Korean, Japanese and Chinese flavours, combining punchy sauces, crisp textures and shareable plates in a colourful waterfront dining room. Counter seating offers a closer look at the kitchen, while larger tables suit groups exploring the menu together.
Prawn toast, dumplings, tuna preparations and vegetable dishes with plenty of crunch and seasoning illustrate the restaurant’s crowd-pleasing style. Seafood and larger plates add substance, but the menu is at its best when several contrasting dishes are shared. Friendly service and an energetic atmosphere make Hello Beasty an accessible choice for both a casual lunch and a spirited evening meal.
Address: 95–97 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Hello Beasty Menu
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Main Menu — Snacks
Edamame
Edamame chilli, moromi miso
Nashi pear kimchi
cashew cream, shiso + chives
Sichuan tuna tartare
black rice crackers, avocado, tobiko + finger lime, chilli oil — 1pc
Shokupan Japanese milk bread
confit garlic, miso brown butter, shio kombu.
Main Menu — Raw + Cold Cuts
Ruakaka Kingfish
green chilli, coconut, fresh lime + fish sauce, cucumber, Thai basil
Beasty sashimi selection
Big Glory Bay salmon, garlic chive, basil + finger lime, market tuna, wasabi cream, Ruakaka kingfish, charred jalapeño
Cucumber + Fennel salad
green sesame sauce, chilli, mint + coriander, silken tofu, crunchy chilli + almonds
Burrata
Yuxiang sauce, roasted peanuts, spring onion, sesame + chilli crisp
Main Menu — Potstickers + Buns
Pork + ginger potstickers
spring onion, garlic shoot, chilli crisp + black vinegar — 6pc
Spiced tofu savoy cabbage + spinach dumplings
Schezwan tomato + sesame sauce, peanut, chickpea furikake — 5pc
Steamed chicken + prawn dumplings
smoked hock suprême butter, chilli shallot — 3pc
Nikuman sticky beef cheek buns
Japanese black vinegar, chilli jam — 2pc
Main Menu — Small Plates
KFC Korean fried cauliflower
spicy gochujang glaze, roasted sesame seeds
Beasty fried chicken
red chilli hot sauce, miso ranch, yuzu cucumber, lime
Crispy soft-shell crab
XO chilli sauce, ginger, spring onion, fresh coriander, mint + bean sprouts, lime
Prawn + crab toast
seared grain-fed eye fillet, sweet + sour sauce, Japanese mayo, green onions
Main Menu — Bigger Plates
Roasted Hapuka
Hokkaido scallop, scampi + chive sausage, caramelised cauliflower puree, umeboshi, capers, pine nut dressing
Slow-cooked Coastal Lamb shoulder
red chilli + Sichuan sauce, coconut, coriander + mint
Wok-fried black pepper eye-fillet
cumin, chilli jam, onion, garlic shoots, Japanese black vinegar, soy, crispy shallots
Chilli Sichuan noodles
Wok-fried pork mince, mustard greens, black vinegar, spring onion, coriander, roasted peanuts
Shredded confit duck okonomiyaki
mung bean, kimchi, bean sprout, spring onion, spicy bulldog sauce, kewpie, shaved bonito, furikake
Main Menu — Hibachi
Wild caught Australian tiger prawns
garlic + kombu butter, shichimi — 4pc
Grain-fed eye-fillet kushiyaki
karashi mustard, black pepper shallots, wasabi chimichurri — 2pc
Crispy-skin pork belly
radish kimchi, baby gem lettuce, mustard
Korean BBQ chicken
chickpea, black garlic + sesame purée, pickled cucumber yuzu + fresh turmeric — 2pc
Main Menu — Extras
Iceberg, crunchita cos
ginger + sesame
Charred broccolini
sesame dressing, roasted peanuts, coriander, togarashi
Crispy fried brussel sprouts
leek soubise, white miso dressing, smoked bacon + chilli Typhoon shelter
Spring onion flatbread
green koji — 1pc
Steamed Japanese rice
Main Menu — Desserts
Coconut vanilla rice pudding
stewed Granny Smith apple + rhubarb, cornflake coconut crunch, fruit granita
Kkwabaegi
twisted donuts, chocolate fudge sauce, miso buttermilk caramel
Crème brûlée cheesecake
charred pineapple, makrut lime, mango sorbet, chocolate crisp
Vegetarian — Snacks
Edamame
Edamame chilli, moromi miso
Nashi pear kimchi
cashew cream, shiso + chives
Shokupan Japanese milk bread
confit garlic, miso brown butter, shio kombu.
Vegetarian — Cold Cuts
Cucumber + Fennel salad
green sesame sauce, chilli, mint + coriander, silken tofu, crunchy chilli + almonds
Burrata
Yuxiang sauce, roasted peanuts, spring onion, sesame + crispy chilli
Vegetarian — Dumplings
Spiced tofu savoy cabbage + spinach dumplings
Schezwan tomato + sesame sauce, peanut, chickpea furikake — 5pc
Vegetarian — Small Plates
KFC Korean fried cauliflower
spicy gochujang glaze, roasted sesame seeds
Vegetarian — Bigger Plates
Roasted eggplant + kimchi Okonomiyaki
mung bean, spring onion, spicy bulldog sauce, kewpie, red cabbage slaw, furikake
Chilli Sichuan noodles
shiitake, mustard greens, black vinegar, spring onion, coriander, roasted peanuts
Vegetarian — Extras
Iceberg, crunchita cos
ginger + sesame
Charred broccolini
sesame dressing, roasted peanuts, coriander, togarashi
Crispy fried brussel sprouts
whipped tofu, white miso dressing, furikake
Spring onion Flatbread
— 1pc
Steamed Japanese rice
Vegetarian — Desserts
Coconut vanilla rice pudding
stewed Granny Smith apple + rhubarb, cornflake coconut crunch, fruit granita
Kkwabaegi
twisted donuts, chocolate fudge sauce, miso buttermilk caramel
Crème brûlée cheesecake
charred pineapple, makrut lime, mango sorbet, chocolate crisp
No Added Gluten — Snacks
Edamame
Edamame chilli, moromi miso
Nashi pear kimchi
cashew cream, shiso + chives
Sichuan tuna tartare
black rice crackers, avocado, tobiko + finger lime, chilli oil — 1pc
No Added Gluten — Cold Cuts
Ruakaka Kingfish
green chilli, coconut, fresh lime + fish sauce, cucumber, Thai basil
Beasty sashimi selection
Big Glory Bay salmon, garlic chive, basil + finger lime, market tuna, wasabi cream, Ruakaka kingfish, charred jalapeño
Cucumber + Fennel salad
green sesame sauce, chilli, mint + coriander, silken tofu, crunchy chilli + almonds
No Added Gluten — Small Plates
Crispy soft-shell crab
ginger, spring onion, fresh coriander, mint + bean sprouts, white miso + togarashi emulsion, lime
No Added Gluten — Hibachi
Wild caught Australian tiger prawns
garlic + kombu butter, shichimi — 4pc
Crispy-skin pork belly
radish kimchi, baby gem lettuce, mustard
No Added Gluten — Bigger Plates
Roasted Hapuka
Hokkaido scallop, scampi + chive sausage, caramelised cauliflower puree, umeboshi, capers, pine nut dressing
Slow-cooked Coastal Lamb shoulder
red chilli + Sichuan sauce, coconut, coriander + mint
Wok-fried black pepper eye-fillet
cumin, chilli jam, onion, garlic shoots, Japanese black vinegar, soy, crispy shallots
No Added Gluten — Extras
Iceberg, crunchita cos
ginger + sesame
Crispy fried brussel sprouts
leek soubise, white miso dressing, smoked bacon + chilli Typhoon shelter
Charred broccolini
sesame dressing, roasted peanuts, coriander, togarashi
Steamed Japanese rice
No Added Gluten — Desserts
Coconut vanilla rice pudding
stewed Granny Smith apple + rhubarb, cornflake coconut crunch, fruit granita
Crème brûlée cheesecake
charred pineapple, makrut lime, mango sorbet
Beasty Chef’s Selection
SPRING/SUMMER ‘FEED ME’ MENUS — FOR TABLES OF TWO OR MORE
Beasty ‘Feed Me’ Menu 1
Snack: Spicy miso edamame. Raw/cold: Ruakaka Kingfish, mandarin yuzu kosho fermented cream, salted lemon, fennel, puffed rice, sesame, makrut lime. Choice of either: KFC — Korean fried cauliflower, spicy gochujang glaze, roasted sesame seeds. Or Beasty fried chicken, fermented red chilli, yuzu cucumber, kimchi seasoning. Bigger plate: Slow cooked Coastal lamb shoulder, red chilli + Sichuan sauce, coriander + mint. Rice + charred broccolini, sesame dressing, roasted peanuts, coriander, togarashi. To finish: Kkwabaegi twisted donuts, miso caramel, chocolate fudge sauce.
Beasty ‘Feed Me’ Menu 2
Snack: Spicy miso edamame. Raw/cold: Beasty sashimi selection, Big Glory Bay salmon, garlic chive, basil + finger lime, market tuna, wasabi cream, Ruakaka kingfish, charred jalapeño. Small plate: Crispy soft-shell crab, XO chilli sauce, ginger, spring onion, fresh coriander, mint + bean sprouts, lime. Hibachi: Korean BBQ chicken, chickpea, black garlic + sesame purée, pickled turmeric + cucumber. Bigger plate: Slow cooked Coastal lamb shoulder, red chilli + Sichuan sauce, coriander + mint. Rice + charred broccolini, sesame dressing, roasted peanuts, coriander, togarashi. To finish: Kkwabaegi twisted donuts, miso caramel, chocolate fudge sauce.
For a Bit More
Fresh Market Oysters
pickled ginger, lemon
Sichuan tuna tartare
black rice crackers, avocado, tobiko + finger lime, chilli oil
Crispy salt + pepper pork belly gua bao
pickled cucumber, chilli, tamarind + lime sauce
Cocktails
BLOODY KIMCHI
Svitlo Vodka, Beasty kimchi blend, tomato juice, togarashi salt
BEASTY YUZU-SHU SPRITZ
Yuzu-shu sake, yuzu + cucumber, Prosecco, soda
LITTLE KOKONATTSU
Plantation rum, pineapple + coconut milk punch, lime leaf
BOKBUNJAJU BRAMBLE
Roots Dry Eco Gin, blackberry bokbunjaju, lemon
GINGER NEKO
Plantation Original Dark rum, ginger shrub, fresh mint, lime
On Tap
Sapporo
Urbanaut Kingsland Pilsner
Garage Project 'Chipper' Hazy Pale
By the Glass
Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur, NV
Kenzie Albariño, 2024
Decibel Chenin Blanc, 2023
Novum Rosé, 2024
Alpine 'Head In The Clouds' Pinot Noir, 2024
Moko Hills Pinot Noir, 2022
Umeshu + Sake
Kunizakari Muroka Umeshu
Zenkuro Original Junmai Sake (NZ)
Yamamoto Pure Black Junmai Ginjo Sake
On Arrival — Perfect for Groups + Celebrations
Fallet Dart 'Grande Selection' Brut, NV
Fresh croissant + brioche, strawberries, peaches + apples. Dry, fine. Delicious. An award winning grower champagne from this ancient winemaking family in Charly-sur-Marne. Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay.
Ayala Brut Majeur NV, Aÿ
Citrus + lemon curd. Brioche. Dry, zesty + rounded.
Tempero
Tempero is one of Karangahape Road’s most expressive restaurants, presenting Pan-Latin cooking through a modern Auckland lens. Its menu travels across Latin America while retaining a particularly strong Brazilian influence, resulting in food that feels generous, colourful and deeply flavoured rather than constrained by a single regional tradition.
Ceviche, codfish fritters, picanha, moqueca and cassava-based accompaniments reveal the range of the kitchen. Even familiar dishes often arrive with smoky, acidic or herbaceous details that make them feel distinctive. Tempero works well for adventurous diners and groups, especially when the table is willing to share broadly and pair the food with cocktails or Latin American wine.
Address: 352 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Tempero Menu
Snacks
Crispy Pigs Ears
Crab Gratin
Pão De Queijo
Mussel Tostadas With Guasacaca
Guacamole With Totopos
Cassava Chips With Chipotle
Chicken Hearts With Farofa
Sides
Cucumber Salsa Macha Salad
Mole Negro And 5 Tortillas
Farofa With Pancetta
Rice
Corn Tortillas
Dishes
Potato Gnocchi
Lamb Tacos
Acarajé
Chicken Milanese
Prawn Bobó
Arroz Con Pato
Grilled Scallops
Wagyu Picanha
Desserts
Caramel Pudding
Horchata Sorbet
Churro
Dishes For Two
Picanha
Pratos
Baby Octopus Pipián
Chile Relleno
Potato Gnocchi
Chargrilled Ox Tongue Mole
Acarajé
Larger Dishes
Fish Moqueca
Picanha 500gm
Cocktails
Caipirinha (Caprioska|Passionfruit +2)
Rabo de Galo
Gringo Peligroso
Chilli Margarita (Classic|Mezcal +2)
Margarita (Classic|Mezcal +2)
Hibiscus with Mezcal
Pisco Sour (Passionfruit +2)
Pisco Punch
Negroni Bariletto
Negroni (Classic|Mezcal|Cachaça|Rum)
Carajillo
Espresso Martini (Classic|Rum|Horchata)
Old Cuban
Mojito
Daiquiri
Horchata Rum
Martini (Vodka|Gin)
Spritz (Cappelletti|Campari)
Paloma
Piña Colada
Beers
Estrella Damm Lager 330ml 4.6%, Spain
Sawmill Hazy IPA 5.9%, Matakana
Sawmill IPA 5.8%, Matakana
Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%, Matakana
Garage Project Fugazi 2.2%, Te Aro
Garage Project Tiny XPA 0.5%, Te Aro
Non Alcoholic
NON Wine Alternative #3 Yuzu, Orange, Cinnamon
Mocktail(Chilli Marg|Caipirinha|Pisco Sour|Smoky Paloma)
Coconut Lemonade
Horchata (Rice & Cinnamon Milk)
Cucumber, Lime & Chia Agua Fresca
Hibiscus & Cinnamon Agua Fresca
Homemade Soda (Lime|Orange)
Freshly Squeezed Juice
Coca-Cola
Voyage Still or Sparkling Water 1L
Hot Beverages
Dear Deer Brazil Cerrado Filter Coffee 300ml
Fresh Mint Infusion
Lemon Verbena Infusion
Sparkling + Champagne
GLS BTL
Dibon Cava Brut Reserve
NV, Penedes, Spain
Taittinger Cuvée Prestige
NV, Reims, Champagne
Taittinger Les Folies De La Marquetterie
NV, Reims, Champagne
White
GLS CRF BTL
Amoise Chenin Blanc
2025, Hawke’s Bay, NZ
Kenzie Mangatahi Chardonnay
2023, Hawke’s Bay, NZ
Te Kano Fume Blanc de Noir
2021, Central Otago, NZ
Albert Bichot Petit-Chablis
2023, Burgundy, France
Alma Negra Blanco
2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Domaine Seguinot Petit-Chablis
2024, Burgundy, France
Domaine de Montille Bourgogne Clos du Château
2022, Puligny-Montrachet Burgundy, France
Rosé
GLS CRF BTL
Chateau Peyrassol #LOU
2025, Provence, France
Red
GLS CRF BTL
Loncomilla Magico Reserva País
2021, San Javier, Chile
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir
2024, Marlborough, NZ
Ederra Crianza Tempranillo
2019, Rioja, Spain
Animal Malbec
2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
De Martino Estate Carménère
2022, Maipo Valley, Chile
Domaine de la Cure Gamine Gamay Chilled Red
2022, Beaujolais Villages, France
Amoise Amphora Gamay Noir Chilled Red
2024, Hawke’s Bay, NZ
144 Islands Remy Jacob Syrah Field Blend
2024, Bay of Islands, NZ
Domaine Bourgeois Sancerre Rouge
2023, Loire Valley, France
Domaine Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2022, Southern Rhone, France
Aromatised Wines & Liqueurs
Vermouth, Amaro & Sherry 50ml
Oscar .697 Vermouth Bianco 16%
Oscar .697 Vermouth Rosso 16%
Cocchi Vermouth de Torino 16%
144 Islands Kawa Amaro 35%
Hidalgo Triana Pedro Ximenez Sherry 15%
Churchill’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port 19.5%
Gemmayze Street
Hidden inside St Kevin’s Arcade, Gemmayze Street delivers Lebanese food in a setting that captures the personality of Karangahape Road. The restaurant opens towards the arcade and city skyline, creating a dining room that can feel intimate early in the evening and wonderfully animated once the surrounding bars and restaurants fill.
The menu is designed for sharing, beginning naturally with hummus, falafel, fried eggplant and other mezze before progressing to grilled meats and slower-cooked dishes such as lamb shoulder. Its set-menu approach is a good option for groups because it allows the kitchen to shape a complete meal. Generous seasoning, warm hospitality and the communal rhythm of the food are central to the experience.
Address: Shop 16, St Kevin’s Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Gemmayze Street Menu
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Mezza
Housemade pide
golden kumara, za’atar
Hummus
roasted garlic, paprika
Babaganouj
smokey eggplant, cumin, pomegranate
Falafel
pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander
Fattouche
lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate
Kūmara fetteh
roasted kūmara, taratour, baharat, almond
Braised leeks
lubneh, macadmaia dukkah, fennel seed
Jazar
roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola
Asparagus
oregano, brown butter hollandaise, feta
Shish barak
mushroom dumplings, yoghurt veloute, mint
Kibbeh nayeh
venison tartare, fermented chilli, crispy potato
Samak nayeh
raw market fish, pistachio, basil, crispy shallot
Octopus manoushi
toasted flatbread, za’atar mayo, coriander zhoug
Chicken shish
grilled chicken thigh, toum, pickles, saffron rice, gremolata
Lahme shish
grilled lamb rump, dill lubneh, muhamarra, chilli crisp
Nana’s yukney
braised lamb shoulder, tomato, cinnamon, pea, crispy kataifi
Jeeb
Please note this is a sample menu and all dishes are subject to change
JEEB
Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Gemmayze St lamb shoulder slow roasted lamb, pomegranate jus
JEEB
Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Kibbeh Nayeh venison tartare, fermented chilli, preserved lemon Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Asparagus cultured cream, oregano, pinenut Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Nana’s yukney braised lamb shoulder, tomato, cinnamon, pea, crispy kataifi … Knefe kataifi pastry, baked ricotta, passionfruit, orange blossom
JEEB
Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Kibbeh nayeh venison tartare, fermented chilli, preserved lemon Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Octopus manoushi toasted flatbread, za’atar mayo, coriander zhoug … Asparagus cultured cream, oregano, pinenut Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Gemmayze St lamb shoulder slow roasted lamb, pomegranate jus … Knefe kataifi pastry, baked ricotta, passionfruit, orange blossom
Take some Gemmayze Street home with you
Hummus by Gemmayze St
Beer & Cider
Hallertau #10
5.0% Hazy Pale Ale 330ml tap
Hallertau #2
5.3% Pale Ale 330ml tap
Hallertau #0
0% Pale Ale 330ml
Hallertau #8
5.0% Mr Yakimoto Lager 330ml
Abel Cider NV
330ml
Non-Alcoholic
NON #1
Salted raspberry & chamomile
NON # 3
Toasted Cinnamon & yuzu
Housemade Sodas
Gaza Cola
Karma sodas
Iced Lebanese Coffee
with Oat milk
Oravida Sparkling water
800ml
Cocktails
Amira
White Rum, Cardamom, Apple, Cinnamon
Jiddi Sour
White Rum, Pomegranate, Lime, Egg White
Fawwaar
Kyoho Grape, Vodka, Chambord, Prosecco
Arak Wardeh
Arak, Rose, Lime, Pet Nat
Tein Old fashioned
Bourbon, Fig Syrup, Bitters
Nana m’talaj
Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Crushed Ice
G Street Classics
Za’atar Stormy
Za’atar Bourbon, Ginger, Lime
Orange Blossom Mojito
White Rum, Lime, Mint, Bitters
Taaza
Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Pickled Green Chilli, Baharat
Saffron Negroni
Lemon Gin, Saffron Vermouth, Campari
Yallah!
Coconut Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Pedro Ximenez, Salted Vanilla Cream
Mocktails
Bonjus
Pineapple, Passionfruit, Oregano
Khyar
Cucumber, Feijoa, Yuzu Tonic
Bubbles
15 minute bottles “Mildnat” ‘24
Waipara, Central Otago
Paradise Prosecco
Australia
Falceri Extra Dry Prosecco
Italy
1818 Brut NV
By Billecart Salmon, Champagne
White
Collaboration “impressions” ‘25
Hawkes Bay • Chardonnay
Rock Ferry 3rd Rock ‘23
Rapaura, Marlborough • Sauvignon Blanc
Unkel “Rio” ‘23
Nelson • Pinot Gris
Dr Loosen ‘23
Mosel, Germany • Riesling Kabinett
Dragon Bones ‘24
Waitaki Valley, North Otago • Pinot Gris
BQ-Ā de Marsyas ‘19
Bekka Valley, Lebanon • Blend
AC Reserve ‘23
(Corban family) Hawkes Bay • Chardonnay
AC Reserve ‘23
(Corban family) Hawkes Bay • Viognier
Rose
Rock Ferry “Orchard” ‘25
Hawkes Bay • Pinot Blac, Pinot gris
Château Garage “le deux soeurs” ‘24
Hawkes Bay • merlot, rose
Orange
Park ‘24
Nelson • Gewurtztraminer Blend
Huntress Waihonga ‘24
Wairarapa • Pinot gris
Chilled Red
15 Minute Bottles “Test Pots” ‘23
Waipara, Central Otago • Pinot Noir
Huntress Kuratea ‘23
Wairarapa • Pinot noir, Syrah
Red
Munroes Road ‘21
Clevedon • Syrah
Mon Cheval ‘15
Waipara Valley • Pinot Noir
Jasci & Marchesani ‘23
Abruzzo, Italy • Montepulciano
Cincinelli ‘23
Arezzo, Italy • Chianti
BQ-Ā de Marsyas ‘20
Lebanon • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Unkel “Atlas” ‘23
Nelson • Pinot Noir
Two Hands “Angels’ Share” Shiraz ‘23
McLaren Vale
Sweet
Corrado Tonelli
Pergola, Italy • Visner
Metita
Metita gives Pacific cuisine a sophisticated stage inside The Grand by SkyCity. Chef Michael Meredith’s menus draw on Samoan food traditions and the wider Pacific, translating familiar ingredients and memories into polished restaurant dishes. The result is contemporary without treating its cultural foundations as decoration.
Taro, coconut, tropical fruit, Pacific cacao, seafood and carefully cooked meats may appear in combinations that move between comforting and surprising. Flavours tend to be confident but balanced, and desserts are given as much attention as the savoury courses. The handsome room and composed service make Metita ideal for a celebratory dinner, while the cuisine gives the experience a character that could not belong to just any city.
Address: The Grand by SkyCity, 90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Metita Menu
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Snacks
Uga Miti Oyster
Umala Sourdough
spiced butter (D, G, V)
Corned Beef Steamed Bun
lardo, soy (D, G)
Panikeke (Samoan fried doughnut)
smoked eel, spiced banana ketchup (D, G, S)
Fried Pork Belly
spiced caramel, perilla leaf, lemon (G)
Mamoe
lamb pie, kaffir lime salt (D, G, N, S)
Masi Vaka
green-lipped mussels, talo toast, rouille, chili mumu (D, G, S)
Cured King Salmon
betel leaf, mango, coconut sambal (D, S)
Geoduck Clam Oka
fermented chilli, coconut, finger lime (G, S)
Dinner Menu
Pasifika Oka
kingfish, kiwi, jalapeño sorbet, niu, puffed rice (S)
Seared Tuna
ifi, green papaya salsa (N, S)
So’e (squid)
chicken skin, cauliflower, spiced oil (D, G, S)
Charred Fe’e (octopus)
onion, miti, radish (G, S)
Grilled King Prawns
harissa, dill (S)
Steamed Snapper
yellow kari, almonds, young coconut, chili relish (D, N, S)
Roasted Chicken Leg
pumpkin, shiitake mushroom, miso (G, S)
Rakiraki
aged duck breast, mushroom & butter, date, tamarind (D)
Crispy Skin Pork Hock
pineapple vinegar glaze, sapa sui, chilli peanuts (N)
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
spiced coconut gravy, taro chips, sesame
Povi
handpicked beef scotch, tofu curd, wood-fired shiitake pickle, jus (G)
Fried Manioka
soy curd, palm treacle (G, PB)
Kale
cooked in pe’epe’e, crispy shallots (G, PB)
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yoghurt (D, N, V)
Fa’alifu Taro
povi masima, capers
Vine Tomato Salad
pineapple, mint, feta, Niue honey (D, V)
Desserts
Panipopo
spiced rum caramel, banana sorbet (D, G, V)
Koko Pasifika
sukalaki crēmeux, hazelnut toffee, moli moli, sesame (D, G, N, V)
Pudini Niu
coconut rice pudding, mango, kalamansi sorbet (D, G, N, V)
Lole Popo
coconut, ginger (G, PB)
Vegetarian & Vegan Snacks
Charred Carrot Tartlets
palusami puree, fresh coconut & tipolo (G, N)
Roasted Pumpkin
betel leaf, mango, coconut
Steamed Bun
soy (G)
Umala Sourdough
butter / olive oil (G)
Vegetarian & Vegan Menu
Tofu
roasted tomato sauce, longan berries (G)
Grilled Oyster Mushroom & Ulu
miso, burnt orange, sorrel (G)
Baked Umala
pineapple vinegar glaze, coconut bearnaise, papaya salsa (G)
Smoked Potato & Tarua Gratin
spiced coconut gravy, salad
Fried Manioka
soy curd, palm treacle (G, PB)
Kale
cooked in pe’epe’e, crispy shallots (G, PB)
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yoghurt (D, N, V)
Fa’alifu Taro
capers
Vine Tomato Salad
pineapple, mint, feta, Niue honey (D, V)
3 Course Sharing Menu - $90 p.p.
$90 per person
Uga Miti Oyster
natural; niu tea vinegar, smoked apple (S)
Corned Beef Steamed Bun
lardo, soy (D, G)
Pasifika Oka
kingfish, kiwi, jalapeño sorbet, niu, puffed rice (S)
Seared Tuna
ifi, green papaya salsa (N, S)
Roasted Chicken Leg
pumpkin, shiitake mushroom, miso (G, S)
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
spiced coconut gravy, ulu, sesame
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yoghurt (D, N, V)
Pudini Niu
coconut rice pudding, mango, kalamansi sorbet (D, G, N, V)
3 Course Sharing Menu - $100 p.p.
$100 per person
Uga Miti Oyster
natural; niu tea vinegar, smoked apple (S)
Fried Pork Belly
spiced caramel, perilla leaf, lemon (G)
Pasifika Oka
kingfish, kiwi, jalapeño sorbet, niu, puffed rice (S)
Charred Fe’e (octopus)
onion, miti, radish (G, S)
Rakiraki
aged duck breast, mushroom & butter, date, tamarind (D)
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
spiced coconut gravy, ulu, sesame
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yoghurt (D, N, V)
Vine Tomato Salad
pineapple, mint, feta, Niue honey (D, V)
Koko Pasifika
sukalaki crēmeux, hazelnut toffee, moli moli, sesame (D, G, N, V)
4 Course Sharing Menu
$115 per person
Uga Miti Oyster
natural; niu tea vinegar, smoked apple (S)
Corned Beef Steamed Bun
lardo, soy (D, G)
Cured King Salmon
betel leaf, mango, coconut sambal (D, S)
Pasifika Oka
kingfish, kiwi, jalapeño sorbet, niu, puffed rice (S)
Seared Tuna
ifi, green papaya salsa (N, S)
So’e (squid)
chicken skin, cauliflower, spiced oil (D, G, S)
Roasted Chicken Leg
pumpkin, shiitake mushroom, miso (G, S)
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
spiced coconut gravy, ulu, sesame
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yoghurt (D, N, V)
Vine Tomato Salad
pineapple, mint, feta, Niue honey (D, V)
Pudini Niu
coconut rice pudding, mango, kalamansi sorbet (D, G, N, V)
6 Course Degustation
$145 per person
Uga Miti Oyster
natural; niu tea vinegar, smoked apple (S)
Corned Beef Steamed Bun
lardo, soy, caviar (D, G, S)
Pasifika Oka
kingfish, kiwi, jalapeño sorbet, niu, puffed rice (S)
So’e (squid)
chicken skin, cauliflower, spiced oil (D, G, S)
Roasted Chicken Leg
pumpkin, shiitake mushroom, miso (G, S)
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
spiced coconut gravy, ulu, sesame
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yoghurt (D, N, V)
Koko Pasifika
sukalaki crēmeux, hazelnut toffee, moli moli, sesame (D, G, N, V)
Aiga Family Feast
$55 per person | Shared style for the table
Warm house bread
(D, G, V)
Fried Pork Belly
spiced caramel, perilla leaf, lemon (G)
Charred Fe’e (octopus)
onion, miti, radish (G, S)
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
spiced coconut gravy, taro chips, sesame
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews yogurt (D, N, V)
Vine Tomato Salad
pineapple, mint, feta
Pudini Nui
creamy rice pudding, mango, kalamansi sorbet (D, G, N, V)
Restaurant Month Sample Menu
$60pp | Tuesday - Thursday, 5-7pm | Choice of two mains | Choice of two desserts
Steamed Snapper
yellow kari, almonds, young coconut, chili relish (D, N, S)
Slow Braised Lamb Shank
spiced coconut gravy, ulu, sesame
Panipopo
spiced rum caramel, banana sorbet (D, G, V)
Pudini Niu
coconut rice pudding, mango, kalamansi sorbet (D, G, N, V)
Restaurant Month Recommended Add Ons
Recommended Add Ons
Fried Pork Belly
spiced caramel, perilla leaf, lemon (G)
Corned Beef Steamed Bun
lardo, soy (D, G)
Mamoe
lamb pie, kaffir lime salt (D, G, N, S)
Vine Tomato Salad
pineapple, mint, feta, Niue honey (D, V)
Fa’alifu Taro
povi masima, capers
Roasted Carrots
drauni kari, cashews, yogurt (D, N, V)
Beverage Match
Beverage Match
per person
Signature Cocktails
Sasalapa Sour
Sasalapa is also known as Soursop or Custard Apple. A unique flavour combination of sweet, sour and floral all together. Think strawberry, pineapple, apple and vanilla. Soursop infused gin, longan cordial, lime, Wonderfoam (egg-free foamer)
East Pacific Rise (caution: spicy)
The East Pacific Rise is where the South Pacific and North American tectonic plates meet, ultimately linking New Zealand and Mexico. Habanero chilli tequila, mango, lime, agave, Mexican salt rim
To Sua Tumbler (clarified | contains nuts and dairy)
“The blue one” - Inspired by the vivid blue colour of the To Sua Ocean Trench; Samoa’s breath-taking swimming hole. Bati 2yo spiced rum, blue curaçao, orgeat, lime
Ahi Tini (horopito martini)
“Horopito” used for generations by Maori as a Rongoa (traditional medicine). Warming, peppery kick that lingers like heat beneath calm waters. Waiheke distilling horopito spice vodka, horopito brine, elderflower vermouth.
The Shipwrecks of Apia
A fateful night in 1889 saw a tropical cyclone destroy six ships moored in Apia Harbour. Bati 2yo spiced rum, dark rum, ginger, lime, ginger beer
The Island Lychee
Longan fruit are found all throughout the Pacific. Also known as “Island Lychee”, they are from the same family as lychees. Longan infused vodka, ginger & lychee liqueur, rosé wine, elderflower vermouth
BanaCoco (clarified | banana coconut daiquiri)
Panana & Niu in pacific tongues. Creamy, tropical and just cheeky enough to keep you coming back, a moment of island joy in every sip. Bati coconut rum, Bati banana rum, lime, toasted coconut, banana pudding foam.
Danger on the Okuk
The Okuk Highway links Papua New Guinea’s western highlands coffee region to the eastern port town of Lae. The road is fraught with risk from landslides, potholes and armed heists. Papua New Guinea espresso, Bati 2yo spiced rum, six barrel soda coffee & cherry syrup, vanilla
Nucifera Nightcap
Cocos Nucifera is the only species of palm tree to produce coconuts. Toasted coconut & cocoa nib bourbon, toasted coconut sugar
Wines by the Glass - Sparkling
125 ml
NV Mumm Brut Prestige
Marlborough
NV Quartz Reef Methode Traditionelle Rosé
Central Otago
NV Taittinger ‘Cuvée Prestige’
Champagne
Wines by the Glass - Rosé
150 ml
2025 Craggy Range Rosé
Hawke’s Bay
Wines by the Glass - White
150ml
2024 Boneline Riesling
Waipara
2023 Te Mata Sauvignon Blanc
Hawke’s Bay
2023 Seresin Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2024 Prophet’s Rock Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2024 Elephant Hill Chardonnay
Hawke’s Bay
2022 Man O War Chardonnay
Waiheke Island
Wines by the Glass - Red
150ml
2022 Mount Edward Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2020 Cuvar Syrah
Hawke’s Bay
2021 Bostock Merlot
Hawke’s Bay
2021 Pegasus Bay Merlot / Cabernet
North Canterbury
Beer & Cider - On Tap
400 ml
McLeod's ‘Paradise’ Pale Ale 5.5%
Waipu, Northland
Hallertau No. 09 ‘The Beer of Auckland’ Lager 4.5%
Riverhead, Auckland
Beer & Cider - Bottle & Can
330 ml
Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
Matakana, Auckland
Urbanaut ‘Del Mar’ Pink Grapefruit Hazy IPA 6%
Kingsland, Auckland
Parrotdog ‘Greyhound’ Low Carb Hazy Pale Ale 4.3%
Lyall Bay, Wellington
Urbanaut ‘Copacabana’ Low Carb Brut IPA 7.1%
Kingsland, Auckland
Garage Project ‘Fugazi’ Session Ale 2.2%
Te Aro, Wellington
Urbanaut ‘Jaco’ Hazy Pale Ale 2.5%
Kingsland, Auckland
Garage Project ‘Tiny’ Non-Alcoholic XPA <0.5%
Te Aro, Wellington
Hallertau ‘Granny Smith’ Apple Cider 5.1%
Riverhead, Auckland
Soft Drinks, Juice, Coffee & Tea
Antipodes 1L Mineral Water
Sparkling or Still
Soft Drinks
Karma Cola, Coke Zero, Lemmy Lemonade, Gingerella Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Soda, Tonic
Juice
Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Tomato, Coconut Water
Coffee - Hummingbird Re:Start – Black / White
Papua New Guinea predominant blend. Served as you like.
Tea – t Leaf
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Mint, Green, Chai, Lemongrass & Ginger
New Zealand Sparkling
NV Kumeu River Crémant
Auckland
2019 Huia Blancs de Blanc
Marlborough
NV Mumm Brut Prestige
Marlborough
NV Hunters MiruMiru Brut
Marlborough
NV Quartz Reef Methode Traditionelle Rosé
Central Otago
New Zealand Rosé
2024 Craggy Range Merlot / Tempranillo
Hawke’s Bay
2024 Palliser Estate Pinot Noir
Martinbor.
2023 Mount Edward Pinot Noir
Central Otago
Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘Advenus’ Sauvignon B. / Viognier
Waiheke
2023 Te Mata ‘Cape Crest’ Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon
Hawke’s Bay
2023 Cuvar ‘Iris’ Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2016 Foxes Island Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2024 Greywacke
Marlborough
2023 Tapi Organic
Marlborough
2018 Dog Point ‘Section 94’ Barrel Aged Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2015 Fairbourne
Marlborough
Pinot Gris
2019 Bostock
Hawke’s Bay
2022 Dry River
Martinbor.
2023 Mahi
Marlborough
2024 Nautilus
Marlborough
2019 Hans Herzog
Marlborough
2022 Prophet’s Rock
Central Otago
Chardonnay
2022 Landing
Northland
2022 Man O’ War ‘Valhalla’
Waiheke
2021 Kumeu ‘Hunting Hill’
Auckland
2024 Odyssey ‘Iliad’
Gisbourne
2024 Helio
Hawke’s Bay
2023 Elephant Hill
Hawke’s Bay
2021 Craggy Range ‘Les Beaux Cailloux’
Hawke’s Bay
2022 B.wine ‘Lime Hill’
Martinbor.
2021 Ata Rangi ‘Masters’
Martinbor.
2023 Sheild
Nelson
2022 Neudorf ‘Amphora’
Nelson
2023 Tapi Organic
Marlborough
2022 Dog Point
Marlborough
2020 Greystone
North Cant.
2020 Pegasus Bay
North Cant.
2014 Pyramid Valley ‘Field of Fire’
North Cant.
2022 Scout
Central Otago
2023 Peregrine
Central Otago
2017 Felton Road ‘Block 2’
Central Otago
Alternative White Varietals
2021 Odyssey ‘Hebe White’ Sauvignon B. / Pinot Gris
Gisborne
2021 Millton ‘Riverpoint’ Viognier
Gisborne
2021 Millton ‘Te Arai’ Chenin Blanc
Gisborne
2020 Millton Demi-Sec Chenin Blanc (sweet)
Gisborne
2022 Halcyon Days ‘Halcyon’ Sauvignon B. / Chardonnay +
Hawke’s Bay
2024 Boneline Riesling
Waipara
2022 Dry River Riesling
Martinbor.
2023 Fromm ‘Spätlese’ Riesling (medium)
Marlborough
2021 Tohu Albariño
Marlborough
2020 Rock Ferry Grüner Veltliner
Marlborough
2018 Hans Herzog ‘Mistral’ Viognier / Marsanne / Roussanne
Marlborough
2022 Pyramid Valley Pinot Gris / Sauvignon Orange
North Cant.
2022 Rippon Gewürztraminer
Wanaka
2024 Mount Edward Pinot Blanc
Central Otago
2023 Te Kano Blanc de noir
Central Otago
2021 Te Kano ‘Fumé’ Blanc de noir
Central Otago
Pinot Noir
2016 Schubert ‘Kai’
Martinbor.
2011 Craggy Range ‘Block 16’
Martinbor.
2021 Neudorf ‘Home Block’
Nelson
2023 Hunters
Marlborough
2014 Foxes Island ‘Artiste Range’
Marlborough
2012 Foxes Island ‘Le Renard’
Marlborough
2012 Dog Point
Marlborough
2020 Pyramid Valley ‘Earth Smoke’
North Cant.
2011 Mon Cheval
North Cant.
2022 Mount Edward Gibbston
Central Otago
2022 Valli Bannockburn
Central Otago
2016 Peregrine Gibbston
Central Otago
2021 High Garden Gibbston
Central Otago
2018 Rippon ‘Tinker’s Field’ Wanaka
Central Otago
2017 Prophet’s Rock ‘Retrospect’ Bendigo
Central Otago
Syrah
2022 The Landing
Northland
NV Frenchman’s Hill Estate ‘Pukeke’ Syrah / Bordeaux Blend
Waiheke
2019 Millton ‘Clos de St. Anne’
Gisborne
2023 Cuvar ‘Iris’
Hawke’s Bay
2020 Elephant Hill ‘Reserve’
Hawke’s Bay
2014 Church Road ‘Tom’
Hawke’s Bay
2019 Luna Estate ‘Blue Rock’
Martinbor.
2018 Dry River
Martinbor.
2019 Schubert
Martinbor.
2022 Fromm
Marlborough
Bordeaux Influenced
2019 Puriri Hills ‘Harmonie du Soir’ Merlot / Malbec / Cab Sauv
Auckland
2013 Villa Maria ‘Ngakirikiri’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Auckland
2023 Man O’ War ‘Ironclad’ Merlot / Cab Franc
Waiheke
2020 Mills Reef ‘Elspeth’ Cab Sauv
Hawke’s Bay
2018 Paritua 21.12 Cab Sauv / Merlot / Cab Franc
Hawke’s Bay
2013 Craggy Range ‘Sophia’ Merlot / Cab Franc
Hawke’s Bay
2014 Church Road ‘Tom’ Cab Sauv / Merlot
Hawke’s Bay
2020 Bostock Merlot
Hawke’s Bay
2022 Ata Rangi ‘Célèbre’ Merlot / Syrah
Martinbor.
2022 Cuvar Merlot / Malbec
Marlborough
2016 Hans Herzog ‘Spirit of Marlborough’ Merlot / Cab Franc
Marlborough
2021 Pegasus Bay Merlot / Cab Sauv
North Cant.
Alternative Red Varietals
2021 Heron’s Flight Dolcetto
Matakana
2020 Heron’s Flight ‘Reserve’ Sangiovese
Matakana
2019 Karikari Estate Tannat
Northland
2017 Karikari Estate Pinotage
Northland
2022 The Landing ‘Boathouse’ Vino Rosso Cab Franc
Northland
2022 Obsidian Tempranillo
Waiheke
2022 Swift Gamay Noir
Hawke’s Bay
2021 Paritua ‘Stone Paddock’ Cab Franc
Hawke’s Bay
2021 Clearview Estate ‘Two Pinnacles’ Reserve Malbec
Hawke’s Bay
2022 Halcyon Days Sangiovese
Hawke’s Bay
2019 Hans Herzog Montepulciano
Marlborough
2014 Hans Herzog Nebbiolo
Marlborough
New Zealand Dessert Wines
75 ml / 375 ml
2018 Man O’ War ‘Hellburner’ Fortified Red Wine
Waiheke
2017 Pegasus Bay ‘Encore’ Noble Riesling
North Cant.
NV Domain Road Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Central Otago
2021 Wooing Tree ‘Tickled Pink’ Late Harvest Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2019 Prophet’s Rock ‘Vin de Paille’ Pinot Gris
Central Otago
International Wines - Champagne / FRA
NV Taittinger ‘Cuvée Prestige’
Reims
NV Taittinger ‘Cuvée Prestige’ 1.5L
Reims
NV Taittinger ‘Les Folies De La Marquetterie’
Reims
NV Taittinger ‘Prestige’ Rosé
Reims
NV Veuve Clicquot ‘Brut’
Reims
NV Laurent Perrier Rosé
Tours-sur-Marne
NV Ruinart Blancs de Blanc
Reims
2007 Perrier-Jouët ‘Belle Epoque’
Épernay
2011 Taittinger ‘Comtes’ Blancs de Blanc
Reims
2007 Taittinger ‘Comtes’ Rosé
Reims
2008 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’
Reims
International Wines - Rosé
2022 Chêne Bleu Grenache / Syrah / Cinsault
Provence, FRA
International Wines - White Wines
2021 Jim Barry Assyrtiko
Clare Valley, AUS
2022 Tolpuddle Chardonnay
Tasmania, AUS
2020 D. Pattes-Loup ‘Vent d’Ange’ Chardonnay
Chablis, FRA
2021 D. Louis Michel & Fils Les Clos Grand Cru Chardonnay
Chablis, FRA
2020 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Viré-Clessé
Mâconnais, FRA
2019 Joseph Drouhin ‘Meursault’ Chardonnay
Burgundy, FRA
International Wines - Red Wine
2015 Valenciso ‘Reserva’ Tempranillo
Rioja, SPA
2016 Château Musar Cab Sauv / Carignan / Cinsault
Bekaa Valley, LBB
2009 Cullen ‘Diana Madeline’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River, AUS
2018 d’Arenberg ‘The Dead Arm’ Shiraz
McLaren Vale, AUS
2008 Jim Barry ‘The Armagh’ Shiraz
Clare Valley, AUS
2012 Yalumba ‘The Caley’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Barossa Valley, AUS
2018 D. Albert Bichot Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Pinot Noir
Burgundy, FRA
2017 Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru Pinot Noir
Burgundy, FRA
2017 Maison M. Chapoutier ‘Neve’ Côte Rôtie Syrah
Rhône, FRA
2015 Domaine de Montille Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir
Burgundy, FRA
2010 E. Guigal ‘Ex-Voto’ Hermitage Syrah
Rhône, FRA
2013 Ch. Haut Brion Premier Grand Cru Merlot / Cab Sauv
Bordeaux, FRA
1989 Ch. Margaux Premier Grand Cru Cab Sauv / Merlot
Bordeaux, FRA
International Wines - Dessert Wine
2009 Château Climens Premier Cru (375ml)
Sauternes, FRA
2004 Château d’Yquem Supérieur (375ml) Premier Cru
Sauternes, FRA
2005 Château d’Yquem Supérieur (750ml) Premier Cru
Sauternes, FRA
Bitter
Served as you like; neat, over ice or with soda
Terra Sancta Aperitivo Botanical
Central Otago
Aperol Aperitivo
Padua, ITA
Campari
Milan, ITA
Oxidated
75ml | Served as you like; neat, over ice or with soda
Alpha Domus ‘Apera’ Amoroso-Style Sherry
Hawke’s Bay
Mount Edward ‘02 Chenin’ Jura-Style Chenin Blanc
Central Otago
Sake
75ml | Served as you like; neat, over ice or with soda
Zenkuro ‘Original Junmai’ Sake
Queenstown
Zenkuro ‘Shizuku’ Drip Pressed Sake
Queenstown
Vermouth
75ml | Served as you like; neat, over ice or with soda
Mount Edward Elderflower Vermouth
Central Otago
Hastings Distillers ‘Aubyn Orange’ Orange Wine Vermouth
Hawke’s Bay
Hastings Distillers ‘Aubyn Blanc’ Extra Dry Vermouth
Hawke’s Bay
Digestifs
30ml | Served as you like; neat, over ice or with soda
Montenegro Amaro
Bologna, ITA
Hans Herzog Montepulciano Grappa
Marlborough, NZ
Château de Breuil VSOP Calvados
Normandy, FRA
Maison Delord X.O Armagnac
Lannepax, FRA
Hennessy VSOP Cognac
Cognac, FRA
Liqueurs
50ml | Served as you like; neat, over ice or with soda
Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur
Dunedin
Quick Brown Fox Flat White Coffee Liqueur
Dunedin
National Distillery Limoncello
Hawke’s Bay
Vodka
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Absolut Blue Wheat Vodka
Åhus, SWE
Scapegrace Wheat Vodka
Central Otago, NZ
Belvedere Pure Rye Vodka
Żyrardów, POL
Blue Duck Whey Vodka
Fiordland, NZ
Waiheke Distilling Co. Horopito Spice Vodka
Waiheke, NZ
Cardrona Distillery ‘The Reid’ Single Malt Vodka
Cardrona Valley, NZ
Gin
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Beefeater 24 London Dry Gin
London, ENG
Reid + Reid Zesty Lemon Gin
Martinborough, NZ
Four Pillars Rare Dry
Yarra Valley, AUS
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz
Yarra Valley, AUS
Four Pillars Fresh Yuzu
Yarra Valley, AUS
Strange Nature Sauvignon Blanc Gin
Marlborough, NZ
Victor Makrut Lime Leaf Gin
Auckland, NZ
Cardrona Distillery ‘The Source’ Single Malt Gin
Cardrona Valley, NZ
Rum
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Bacardi Blanco
Santiago de Cuba, CB
Bacardi 4yo Anejo
Santiago de Cuba, CB
Ratu 5yo Spiced Rum
Pacific Harbour, FJ
Ratu 8yo Aged Rum
Pacific Harbour, FJ
Honest Six Spiced Botanical Rum
Auckland, NZ
Lunatic & Lover ‘Exponential’ Overproof Rum
Auckland, NZ
Tequila & Mezcal
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Jose 1800 Reposado
Jalisco, MEX
Espolon Reposado
Jalisco, MEX
Gracias a Dios Mango Mezcal
Oaxaca, MEX
Derrumbes Durango Mezcal
Oaxaca, MEX
Patron Silver
Jalisco, MEX
Herradura Anejo
Jalisco, MEX
New Zealand Whiskey
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Thomson ‘Manuka Smoke’
Auckland, NZ
Thomson ‘South Island Peat’
Auckland, NZ
Cardrona Distillery ‘Growing Wings’ 5yo
Cardrona Valley, NZ
Cardrona Distillery ‘Full Flight’ 7yo
Cardrona Valley, NZ
World Whisky
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Suntory Toki
Osaka, JP
Laphroaig 10yo
Islay, SCL
Talisker 10yo
Skye, SCL
Redbreast 12yo
Cork, IRL
The Macallan 12yo
Speyside, SCL
Glenmorangie 18yo
Highland, SCL
American Whiskey
30ml | Enjoy in a classic cocktail for 1.5x listed price
Maker’s Mark
Kentucky, USA
Buffalo Trace
Kentucky, USA
Woodford Reserve
Kentucky, USA
Jack Daniel’s ‘Single Barrel’
Tennessee, USA
Bulleit
Kentucky, USA
Michter’s Rye
Kentucky, USA
Kazuya
Kazuya occupies a discreet position on Symonds Street, within easy reach of Karangahape Road and the central city. Behind its understated entrance is a serious fine-dining restaurant known for marrying Japanese sensibility with European technique. The restrained room allows the detail and presentation of each course to take centre stage.
Degustation menus are the heart of the experience. Seasonal seafood, carefully arranged vegetables, wagyu and delicate sauces demonstrate the kitchen’s control of texture and temperature. Courses are precise and visually intricate, but the strongest dishes retain clarity rather than becoming complicated for appearance alone. Kazuya is best approached as an unhurried evening, with time allowed for the full sequence and accompanying wine or sake.
Address: 193 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Kazuya Menu
Dinner
September 2026
7 course / 5 course
- Duck confit with Portobello mushroom purée, Soy caramel, Parmesan bubbles - Tuna tartare with Caper, Cauliflower purée,Egg yolk confit - Prawn, Risotto, Spinach, Rocket - 'Texture' 30 textured seasonal vegetables and Prosciutto - Fish of the day, Won bok, Parsnip purée, Miso & sauce Américaine - Angus Beef, Squash puree, Choy sum, Oyster mushroom, Jus ***** - Cheesecake, Mascarpone, Cocoa crumble, Croissant Ice cream Or - Assorted cheese Petite fours
Premium 7 course
Our premium 7 course menu features Japanese Wagyu beef and New Zealand abalone, thoughtfully crafted to offer a culinary experience unlike any other. Additionally, depending on the season, we may incorporate New Zealand truffles or crayfish into our menu.
Rice Box - On Rice
KAZUYA’s Japanese Rice box
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken, Egg, Cream Cheese, Red onion, Sesame, Mustard mayo, Vegs
Teriyaki Tofu Fritter
Tofu Fritter, Wood ear mushroom, Egg, Cream cheese, Lettuce, Sesame, Vegs
“Karaage” Fried Chicken
Chicken, Lettuce, Vegs, Cream Cheese, Sweet vinegar sauce
Grilled Beef
Waitaha Beef eye fillet, Egg, Lettuce, Cream cheese, Vegs
Grilled WAGYU Beef
Japanese Wagyu beef, Egg, Lettuce, Red onion, Cream cheese, Vegs
Rice Box - On Sushi Vinegar Rice
KAZUYA’s Japanese Rice box
Fish “Chirashi”
Salmon, Kingfish, Egg, Deep fried tofu, Ginger, Cream cheese, Vegs
Vegetable “Chirashi”
Vegetables, Deep fried tofu, Egg, Cream cheese, Avocado, Ginger, Vegs
Seafood & Fish “Chirashi”
Scallop, Prawn, Squid, Salmon, Kingfish, Egg, Deep fried tofu, Cream cheese, Veges
Side
= Rice box + Soup for $2 less =
Today’s Miso soup
Chicken Soup
Vegetable Potage
Triple Cooked Chips
“Karaage” Fried Chicken
Garden Salad
Dessert / Cheese
Crème Caramel
Seasonal Dessert
Cheese Platter
Cheesecake
Please read the description on our website to choose between Chilled and Frozen.
Cheesecake
Cream cheese, Sugar, Eggs, Lemon, Maize flower, Fresh cream, White chocolate, Vanilla
Creme Caramel
We do singular sales during our lunch opening hours, and so for online takeaway booking orders please note we will have a minimum number of 6 per order, which must all be of the same flavour.
Creme Caramel
Fresh cream, Milk, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla
Our Breads
It can be picked up after 16:30 any day during Thu - Sat. Please let us know the day before.
Ciabatta
Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt
"Mochi" breadstick
Flour, Glutinous rice flour, Yeast, Salt, Sugar
KAZUYA's Olive oil
Please contact us as the stock is limited.
Original blend extra virgin olive oil
Sparkling Sake
水芭蕉 -Mizubasho Pure-
澪 -Mio-
Plum Wine
自家製梅酒-Kazuya’s Home made
にごり梅酒 -Plumped-Rich&Thick
小左衛門 -Premium - Refined
Whisky / Whiskey
(30ml); -Japanese-; -Scotch-; -Irish-; -Bourbon / Tennessee-; -Canadian-
Hakushu Single Malt 12y (Yamanashi)
Hibiki 12y (Blendid)
Yoichi Single Malt 15y (Hokkaido)
Yoichi Single Malt 12y (Hokkaido)
Glenmorangie 10y (Highland)
The Glenlivet 12y (Speyside)
Laphroaig 10y (Isle of Islay)
Johnnie Walker Red Label (Blended)
Jameson
Maker’s Mark
Jim Beam
Jack Daniel’s
Canadian Club
Beer / Cider
Beer / Cider; New Zealand Craft Beer
Suntory The Premium Malts Master’s dream
Suntory The Premium Malts Pilsner
Kirin Ichiban 100% Malt Beer
Asahi Super Dry
Amstel Light
Apple Cider
Galbraith's Pale Ale (Auckland)
Galbraith’s Munich Lager (Auckland)
European Traditional Aperitif
Sherry Alvear ‘Carlos VII’ Amontillado
William &Humbert ‘Dry Sack’ Fino
RinQuinQuin (Peach Liquer)
L’idée folle ! Vin de Liqueur
(Pre-fermented Grape Juice w/ Brandy)
Campari / Galliano / Noilly Prat
Seasonal Cocktails and Mocktails
紅梅 Koubai -Plum Bellini-
Sparkling wine, Cloudy Plum wine
赤しそ Shiso – Shiso Mojito-
White Rum, Shiso syrup, Tonic water, Lime, Fresh mint
柚子 -Yuzu Martini-
Vodka, Yuzu liquor, Vermouth, Lemon juice
ゆかり Yukari -Perilla Virgin Mojito-
(Non Alcohol) Soda, Shiso syrup, Honey, Vinegar, Grenadine, Fresh Mint,
朧月 Oborozuki -Calpico Spumoni-
(Non Alcohol) Calpico, Grape fruits juice, Tonic Water, Fresh lemon
Non-Alcohol Options
Addmore Elderflower Sparkling
Elderflower Sparkling Rosé
Six Barrels Syrup (Served with Soda)
Charlie’s Apple Juice / Orange Juice
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer / Lemonade
Non-Alcohol Beer Asahi Zero
Liquor / Spirits
-焼酎(Shochu) Japanese Vodka- (60ml); -Vodka / Gin - (30ml) w/All Mixers +3; -Rum / Tequila- w/All Mixers +3
華秘伝 しろ -Hana Hiden Shiro- (Barley)
Rooster’s Beak 3y (Barley)
海童 -Kai-do- (Red Kumara)
Belvedre Vodka
Blue Duck Rare Vodka
Hendricks Premium Gin
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Black Robin Rare Gin
Appleton Dark Rum
Tequila Jose Cuervo Especial Gold
Tequila Espolón Reposado
Digestif
-Vintage Sweet Sake- (60ml); -Dessert Wine- (75ml); -Sherry (60ml); -Cognac / Armagnac (30ml); -Port- (60ml); -Marc / Eau de Vie / Grappa - (30ml); -Liquor- (30ml)
2005 長期熟成酒 純米麹 ‘All Rice Malt’
2013 Donnafugata ‘Kabir’ Moscato (It)
2013 Osawa Late Harvest Geürtztraminer (NZ)
2008 Pyramid Valley LH Rose Riesling (NZ)
NV Yalumba Muscat (18% alc) (Aus)
Pedro Ximénez ‘Aged 12 Years’
William & Humbert
Walnuts Brown
William & Humbert
Alvear ‘Assuncion’ Oloroso
Tesseron Lot° 90 XO Selection
Hennesy VSOP
1978 Delord Bas-Armagnac
Tariquet VSOP Bas-Armagnac
Krohn ‘Ambassadeur’ Ruby
2001 Krohn ‘Colheita’ Towny
(Aged 10 Years in Oak Barrels)
G.E. Massenze Calvados Vieux
G.E. Massenze Poire Williams
Cattier Vieux Marc de Champagne
Nonino Grappa Monovitigno Moscato
Limoncello
Baileys / Kahlua / Frangelico
Coffee
Espresso, Long Black, Americano
Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Macchiato
Hot Chocolate, Mochaccino
Tea Selection
ALL
Herbal Tea
Jasmine / Camomile / Pepper mint / Tokyo lime Camomint / Mango
Breakfast Blend
Earl Grey Special
煎茶 Sen cha -Japanese Green Tea-
ほうじ茶 Houji cha -Japanese Roasted Green Tea-
玄米茶 Genmai cha -Roasted Rice Tea-
Sake - Sparkling Sake
NV 澪 -Mio-
(Kyoto) Sweet &Fruity, Low alcohol
Sake - Tokubetsu Junmai/Junmai ~Pure Rice sake~
小左衛門 美山錦 -Kozaemon Miyamanishiki-
(Gifu) Soft&mellow, clear finish
飛騨の辛燗 -Hida no Karakan- ‘Hot&Dry’
(Gifu) Dry, Rich rice flavor with crisp finish
吉野杉の樽酒 -Choryo Tarusake-
(Nara) Smooth, Fermented in Cedar barrel
Sake - Daiginjo/Ginjo ~Polished Rice Sake~
山本 黒 純米吟醸 – Yamamoto Pure Black -
(Akita) Fresh, Citrusy, sharp
今錦 純米吟醸 – Imanishiki-
(Nagano) Aromatic, mellow, Good length
白壁蔵 生酛吟醸 -Shirakabegura Kimoto-
(Hyogo) Aromatic, Perfect alternative to wine
全黒 Zenguro -All Blacks-
(Queenstown /New Zealand) Dry, medium body, Fine citrus tang
上善如水 純米吟醸 -Jyouzen Mizu no Gotoshi-
(Nigata) Aromatic, smooth, Pure
伝心 ‘凛’ First Class 純米大吟醸 -Denshin ‘Rin’ First class-
(Fukui) Extremely pure
Sparkling
Champagne NV; New Zealand NV; New Zealand Vintage; Other Sparkling
NV Lombard Brut Nature Cramant Grand Cru (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger France)
NV Nathalie Falmet Brut (Côte des Bar, France)
NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve (Mareuil-sur-Ay, France)
NV Louis Roederer Collection 245 (Montagne de Reims, France)
NV Gatinois Grand Cru Brut Rosé (Ay- Champagne, France)
NV Charles le Bel ‘Inspiration 1818’ by Billecart Salmon (Ay- Champagne, France)
NV Paul Bara Grand Rosé Brut (Montagne de Reims France)
NV Quartz Reef Zero Dosage (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2022 Amisfield Brut (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2021 Nautilus Rosé (Marlborough, New Zealand)
NV Roederer Estate ‘Anderson Valley’ (California, US)
NV Domaine Rolet Crément du Jura -Blanc Brut- (Jura, France)
Chardonnay
New Zealand; France
2023 Neudorf Rosie’s Block Moutere Chardonnay (Nelson, New Zealand)
2024 Ata Rangi Potiki ( Martinborough, New Zealand)
2016 Pyramid Valley ‘Lion’s Tooth’ (Waipara, New Zealand)
2014 Pyramid Valley Fields of Fire’ (Waipara, New Zealand)
2024 Felton Road Block 2 (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2023 Nautilus (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Kumeu River (Auckland, New Zealand)
2023 Neudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay (Nelson, New Zealand)
2022 Maison de Montille Saint Romain (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France)
2020 Henri Boillot Meursault (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France)
2023 Billaud-Simon Chablis (Burgundy, France)
2023 Billaud-Simon Chablis ‘Montée de Tonnerre’ Premier Cru (Burgundy, France)
2022 Denis Race Chablis Premier Cru Montmains (Burgundy, France)
2021 Vincent Girardin Pouilly – Fuissé (Burgundy, France)
Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand; Sémillon / Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Villa Maria Taylors Pass (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon (Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Clos Henri -Otira - (Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Folium ‘Reserve’ (Brancott Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Rippon (Wanaka, Central Otago, New Zealand)
2020 Pegasus Bay (Waipara, New Zealand)
Riesling
New Zealand; France; Other
2022 Fromm Spätlese (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2022 Framingham Old Vine Riesling (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2016 Koyama Tussock Terrace (Waipara, New Zealand)
2023 Valli Waitaki Vineyard (North Otago, New Zealand)
2023 Neudorf Rosie’s Block Mourere Riesling Dry (Nelson, New Zealand)
2025 Felton Road Dry Riesling (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2020 Domaine Marcel Deiss Riesling (Alsace, France)
2017 Schlumberger ‘Saering’ Grand Cru (Alsace, France)
2017 Ansgas Clusserath Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinette (Germany)
2023 Pewsy Vale (Eden Valley, Australia)
Other White
New Zealand - Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, Viognier Dominant; France - Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Petit Manseng / Gros Manseng, Multi Variety; Country - Garganega Dominant, Godillo Dominant, Albariño
2023 Rippon (Wanaka, New Zealand)
2022 Huia (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2022 Clos Ostler Audrey’s (North Otago, New Zealand)
2024 Valli Waitaki Vineyard (North Otago, New Zealand)
2022 Nevis Bluff (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2015 Hans Herzog (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Blank Canvas (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2020 Hans Herzog (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2015 Millton Clos ste Anne (Gisborne, New Zealand)
2022 Albert Mann Gewürztraminer (Alsace, France)
2016 Bott Geyl ‘Sonnenglanz’ Grand Cru (Alsace, France)
2017 Schlumberger ‘Les Princese Abbés’ (Alsace, France)
2016 Domaine Bott Geyl ‘Les Éléments’ (Alsace, France)
2019 Domaine Bott Geyl ‘Les Éléments’ (Alsace, France)
2021 Le Rocher des Violettes ‘La Rochere’ (France)
2012 Chateau Jolys Jurançon Sec (South-West, France)
2016 Domaine Marcel Deiss Alsace (Alsace, France)
2018 Jean Michel Gerin Condrieu ‘La Loye’ Viognier ( France )
2013 Anselmi ‘Capitel Croce’ (Veneto, Italy)
2014 Capricho (Bierzo, Spain)
2021 Terras Gauda Albariño (Spain)
Rosé Wine
2022 The Elder (Martinborough, New Zealand)
2025 Poppies (Martinborough, New Zealand)
2023 Château Mourgues de Gres (Rhone, France)
Pinot Noir
New Zealand; France; Other
2022 Ata Rangi (Martinborough, New Zealand)
2021 Fromm ‘Clayvin Vineyard’ (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2024 Clos Henri Estate (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2023 Valli ‘Gibbston Vineyard’ ( Central Otago, New Zealand)
2023 Peregrine (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2021 Domaine Gachot Monot Bourgogne (Burgundy, France)
2012 Bachelet Gevrey Chambertin Vieille Vignes (C. de Nuits, Burgundy, France)
2020 Camille Giraud Marsannay (C. de Beaune, Burgundy, France)
2020 Domaine Joblot Les Bois 1er Cru Servoisine (Bourgogne, France)
2021 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara (Santa Maria, California, US)
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
New Zealand - Cabernet Blend, Merlot Blend; France - Bordeaux, Other
2018 Te Mata Coleraine (Hawkes Bay, New Zealand)
2014 Destiny Bay ‘Destinae’ (Waiheke, New Zealand)
2022 Puriri Hills 'Estate' (Clevedon, New Zealand)
2023 Pegasus Bay (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand)
2019 Château Cissac (Haut Médoc, France )
2018 Château Malescasse (Haut Médoc, France)
2005 Morgenster Laurens River Valley (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
2017 Moss Wood “Ribbon Vale Vineyard” (Margaret River, Australia)
Syrah
New Zealand; France; Other
2019 Blank Canvas Gimblett Gravels “Element” (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand)
2019 Cable Bay Reserve (Waiheke, New Zealand)
2021 Cable Bay (Waiheke, New Zealand)
2020 E.Guigal Crozes-Hermitage (Rhone, France)
2013 Henschke ‘Mount Edelston’ (Eden Valley, Australia)
2019 D’Arenberg ‘ Dead Arm’ (McLaren Vale, Australia)
2018 D’Arenberg ‘Laughing Magpie’ (McLaren Vale, Australia)
2020 Jim Barry ‘The MecRae Wood’ (Clare Valley, Australia)
Other Red
Gamay; Cabernet Franc Dominant; Malbec; Pinotage; Grenache (Garnacha) Dominant; Tempranillo Dominant; Nebbiolo; Italy - Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara
2015 Michel Tête Domaine du Clos du Fief Beaujolais Villages (Beaujolais, France)
2017 Alexandre Burgaud Beaujolais Lantignié ’Pur Cent’ Beaujolais Villages (Beaujolais, France)
2017 Yannick Amirault Bourgueil ‘Les Quartiers’ (Loire Valley, France)
2017 Gillman (Matakana, New Zealand)
2022 Château du Cèdre Cahors (South-West, France)
2024 Bodega Catena Zapata ‘Catena’ (Mendoza, Argentina)
2023 Familia Zuccardi ‘Q’ (Mendoza, Argentina)
2014 Kari Kari Estate (Northland, New Zealand)
2019 Domaine de la Charbonniér (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France)
2019 Hans Herzog (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2007 Bodegas y Viñedos ‘Alion’ (Ribera del Duero, Spain)
2011 Hans Herzog (Marlborough, New Zealand)
2014 Zonin Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore (Veneto, Italy)
Dessert Wine
2020 (375ml) Osawa Noble Gewürztraminer (Hawke’s Bay, NZ)
2016 (375ml) Pegasus Bay ‘Encole’ Botrytis Riesling (Waipara, NZ)
2018 (500ml) Churton Petit Manseng (Marlborough, NZ)
2008 (500m) La Rectorie Banyuls 'Cuvee Leon Parce' (France)
2018 (375ml) Domaine de Mas Blanc Banyuls VDN ‘Rimage’ ( France)
Apéro
Apéro is an intimate Karangahape Road restaurant and wine bar where hospitality feels personal and the room encourages diners to settle in. Exposed brick, closely spaced tables and a constantly evolving selection of wine create the atmosphere of a neighbourhood favourite, even though its reputation extends well beyond the immediate area.
The concise menu has a French-informed character, with charcuterie, terrines, croquettes, handmade pasta, well-cooked meat and seasonal soufflés among the styles of food that suit the setting. Blackboard specials reward repeat visits, while thoughtful relationships with smaller wine producers give curious drinkers plenty to explore. Apéro is particularly appealing for a date, an after-work glass that becomes dinner or an evening built around several shared plates.
Address: 280 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Apéro Auckland Menu
From the Kitchen
Bag of Bread and Butter
Warm Marinated Olives
Iberico Belotta Ham 40g ESP
Prosciutto Tartufo 60g ITA
Goats Cheese Croquettes, Kamahi honey
Falafel, Coriander Buffalo Yoghurt
Apéro Charcuterie Platter
Terrine of the day
Burrata, Chargrilled Butternut & Vadouvan
Portobello, Oyster, Shitake, Garlic & Herbs
Roasted Savoy Cabbage, Walnuts & Parmesan
Veges
Green leaf salad
Pomme Dauphine & Roquefort sauce
Something Fish…
Price: market price
Pork Sausage served w Pickles & Mustard
T-Bone of Beef 850g w Agria & Salad
Our favorite Cheeses this week
Feijoa Soufflé & Creme fraiche sorbet
PNG Chocolate gateau & Sorbet
Les’ Homemade Petits Fours
Madeleines (Baked to Order)
Homemade Sorbet (1 scoop)
Gilt Brasserie
Gilt Brasserie brings all-day European dining to the Chancery precinct. The room is polished but lively, capturing the appeal of a classic city brasserie without feeling overly traditional. Its broad opening hours and central position make it useful for everything from a business lunch to drinks, dinner or a longer weekend gathering.
The menu leans into recognisable brasserie pleasures: soufflés, seafood, pasta, carefully cooked meat and sauces with enough richness to encourage a second glass of wine. Smaller plates and starters are particularly well suited to sharing, while the larger dishes provide a more conventional three-course experience. Gilt’s combination of atmosphere, flexibility and confidently familiar food is a major part of its appeal.
Address: 2 Chancery Street, Chambers, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Gilt Brasserie Menu
Saturday Menu Du Jour
Saturday Lunch at Gilt. $65 for three courses. The Menu: Piedmont Edition.
Focaccia
Rosemary & sea salt
Parmigiano brodo
Three cheese tortellini
Vitello tonnato
Confit tuna, fried capers, sage
Risotto ai funghi
egg yolk | Add shaved fresh black truffle /15
Brasato di manzo
braised beef cheek, oregano, garlic & citrus parmesan polenta
Bonet
Chocolate & amaretti biscuit
Taleggio, honeycomb
supplement 10
All Day – Snacks
Salt cod croquettes
Baguette - brown sage butter
Oeuf mayonnaise
All Day – Raw
Sicilian Crudo, tuna, salmon, kingfish, salted capers, lemon, olive oil
Market Oysters, – served natural, Cabernet sauvignon mignonette
Tuna Tartare, Shallots, chilli, chives
All Day – Entrées
Maiale tonnato, fried sage, lemon
Seafood cocktail, octopus and mussels, spiced marie rose
Triple cheese soufflé
Duck liver parfait, chutney, cornichon
Baked oysters, buttered leeks, beurre noisette, pickles.
Grilled tiger prawns, 'nduja chilli butter, parsley
All Day – Salads
Chopped green salad, kale, pecorino, grated egg
Endive, pear, Roquefort, walnuts, chardonnay dressing
Niçoise, yellowfin tuna, salt-baked beets, celeriac, egg, anchovy
Simple green salad, French vinaigrette
New York salad, prosciutto, peas, chervil
All Day – Vegetables
Eggplant parmigiana lasagnette, mozzarella
Escalivada, roasted capsicum, aubergine, anchovy
Cauliflower ‘au gratin’, Gruyère, Dijon, thyme, breadcrumbs
Fried carrot, mascarpone, capers, chilli, garlic
Roasted brussels sprouts, broccoli verde, parsley, lemon
All Day – Pasta
Squid ink linguine, sautéed calamari, pancetta, lemon, chives
King crab pappardelle ricce, brandy bisque crème fraîche, Italian parsley
Tomato vodka sauce rigatoni, stracciatella, Parmesan
All Day – Large
Roast duck frites, sauce l’Orange
300g Wagyu Sirloin, sauce au poivre
Market fish, sauce normande
600g Rib on the bone, fried rosemary, lemon for two
Crumbed lamb cutlets almond, yogurt, fried sage
Citrus cured salmon, French Beans, lemon beurre blanc
Minute Steak, 120g scotch, pomme frites, entrecote sauce
Organic chicken piccata, lemon, sage, fried capers
All Day – Potato
Parmesan beignets, pimentón
Confit potato squares, saffron aïoli
Pommes purée, olive oil, chives
Pommes frites
Dessert
Apple Tarte Tatin, vanilla ice cream, Chantilly
Paris-Brest, chocolate mousse, hazelnut crèmeux
Baked Alaska, Neapolitan
Doughnut sandwich, vanilla gelato, dulce de leche
Zabaglione, rhubarb & hibiscus granita
Chocolate torte, crème fraîche
Black Forest tiramisu, preserved cherries, mascarpone
Cheese
Continental Cheeses, served with fennel tortas, baguette
Comté – hard, cow’s, Jura
Tête de Moine – semi-hard, cow’s, Switzerland
Brie Truffle Rouzaire – soft, cow’s, Île-de-France
Pont L’Évêque– soft washed-rind, cow’s, Normandy
Taleggio – soft washed-rind, cow’s, Lombardy, Italy
St Agur – blue-veined, cow’s, Auverge
Crottin de Chèvre – soft, goat’s, Loire Valley
Sweet Wines
Pigeade Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, France
Valli Late Harvest Riesling, Central Otago
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Pergola ‘Visner’ sweet cherry infused, Le Marche, Italy
Dessert Cocktails
Affogato, espresso, vanilla ice cream, amaretto
Espresso Martini, vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, demerara
White Russian, vodka, amaro Montenegro, cacao, gingerbread cream
Apéritif
Campari & Soda
White Port & Tonic
Garibaldi
campari | fresh orange juice
Bardouin Pastis
First Sips
Gimlet, gin | kaffir lime | olive oil
Blanc Cosmopolitan, vodka | cacao blanc | yuzu
Negroni, gin | rosso vermouth | campari
Sgroppino, seasonal sorbet | vodka | prosecco
Day Drinkers
Margarita, blanco tequila | curaçao | lime
Bramble, gin | créme de mure | lemoncello
Paloma, tequila | grapefruit | yuzu | prickly pear
Mai Tai, golden rum | orgeat | lime | spiced rum
Non-Alcoholic
Botanist Spritz, NZ botanicals | soda
Amaretti Sour, lyre’s amaretti | lemon
Amalfi Sunrise, lyre’s aperitif rosso | blood orange | orgeat
NON #1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile
Draught
Kronenbourg 1664 5%
Urbanaut Atlanta Bright IPA 4.6%
Sawmill Hazy Pale Ale 5.5%
Low & Zero
Shining Peak Little Fake XPA 2.5%
Garage Project White Mischief Peach Sour 2.9%
Sawmill Bare Beer 0%
Garage Project Tiny XPA 0%
Mr Morris
Mr Morris sits in the heart of Britomart, pairing a sophisticated dining room with a menu shaped by New Zealand’s seasons and the wider Pacific. The restaurant feels refined without being stiff, and seating near the open kitchen adds a sense of theatre for diners who enjoy watching the team work.
Menus change with available produce, but seafood, lamb, duck and carefully developed vegetable dishes regularly demonstrate the kitchen’s style. Diners can assemble their own meal or choose a tasting format for a broader view of the cooking. Precise presentation is matched by generous flavour, while warm service keeps the experience grounded. It is a strong choice for a Britomart dinner that feels special without becoming excessively ceremonial.
Address: Britomart, corner of Galway and Commerce Streets, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Mr Morris Menu
Snacks
Natural oysters, verjus, lemon
Steamed oysters, seaweed, spring onion
Chicken skin, parfait, pickled shallots
Beef tartare, mussel, hash brown, lardo
Lamb tongue, quinoa, mustard, ponzu
Oyster mushroom, salt and pepper vinegar
Roasted carrot tartare, cashew cream
Sourdough bread, whipped chicken fat
Entrée
King salmon, feijoa cream, apple, horseradish
Paua, green lip mussel, coconut, shiitake, roe
Cauliflower crudo, preserved lemon, king prawns
Squid, sorrel, fried almonds, green chilli
Brussels sprouts, macadamia, nduja, agria
Mains
Pumpkin agnolotti, salted curd, tomato, bayleaf
Blue Cod, pickled mushroom, yeast butter, broccolini
Roasted duck breast, winter quince, carrot, chestnut
Royalburn lamb, anchovies, swede, smoked paprika
300 g Greenstone scotch, onion & truffle, celeriac
Vegetables and Grains
New potatoes, togarashi emulsion
Lettuce greens, salted plum dressing, pears, walnuts
Experience Menu
Mr Morris Experience Menu
Desserts
Tamarillo, honeycomb, pineapple
Salted coconut, smoked banana caramel
Dark chocolate, lapsang, mandarin
Cheese
Weekly changing cheeses, please ask your server
Digestifs by the glass
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2018
Churton, Petit Manseng Marlborough 2019
Pegasus Bay 'Finale' Canterbury 2021
Dow's LBV Port Upper Douro 2018
Cream Alameda Pedro Ximin é z NV
Other digestifs
Meletti Limoncello
The Mr Morris Espresso Martini
Amaro Averna
1981 Bas Armagnac Delord
Dow's LBV Port 2018
Camus VSOP Cognac
Sweet wines by the bottle
‘Nina’ Riesling, Mondillo Central Otago 2014
Ostler Noble Pinot Gris Waitaki Valley 2011
Churton, Petit Manseng Marlborough 2019
Pegasus Bay 'Finale' Canterbury 2021
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2018
Prophet's Rock Vin de Paille Central Otago 2019
Cream Alameda Pedro Ximénez NV
House Cocktails
The Honey Drop
Vodka, burnt honey, passionfruit, feijoa
Green Tonic
Gin, cucumber, celery, mint
Pina 2.0
White rum, pineapple, coconut
Winter Umami
Whisky, spiced pumpkin, miso, soda
French Negroni
Gin, pampelle, campari, sweet vermouth
Vermouth, Sherry & Sake
Rinquinquin a la peche
Classic Provencal aperitif; white wine macerated with peaches
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry
Elegant. Apples, melon, white flowers. Fragrant notes linger
Pedro Ximenez, Delgado Zuleta, Sanlucar de Barrameda
Pedro Ximinez grape. Intense flavours of dates, hint of salinity
Tsuru-ume Yuzu Sake, Heiwa Shuzou
Very fresh. Full aroma; sweet, tart and bitter. A staff favourite
Beer
Seasonal Beer, McLeod’s *
Longboarder Lager, McLeod's 5.0%
Hazy Pale Ale , Sawmill 5.9%
Aro Noir 'Roasted Stout' Garage Project 7.0%
Nimble Pale Ale, Sawmill 2.5%
Bare beer, Sawmill 0.0%
Wine By The Glass - Champagne & Sparkling
WINE BY THE GLASS
Champagne Taittinger, Cuvée Brut Prestige NV
Light and delicate, very fresh. Fine bubbles; great aperitif style
Huia Blanc de Blancs, Marlborough 2018
Light, fruit filled, fresh and precise. Clean with fine beads
Wine By The Glass - Rosé
WINE BY THE GLASS
Pyramid Valley, North Canterbury 2022
Bouquet of apricot and strawberry, stone mineral quality, slightly savoury
Wine By The Glass - White
WINE BY THE GLASS
Riesling, Mondillo, Central Otago 2023
Green apple and lime, noticeable salinity and slate; a great food wine
Chardonnay, Millton, Gisborne 2021
Fresh & flinty. White peach with a slight nuttiness
Viognier, Elephant Hill, Hawkes Bay 2022
Apricots, apple and citrus. Round on the palate, exceptional texture
Sauvignon Blanc, Clos Henri, Marlborough 2024
Aromatic with concentrated stonefruit. Fresh citrus backbone. Slightly toasty
Pinot Gris, Peregrine, Central Otago 2024
Fresh aromas of nectarine, pear and apple. Hint of citrus zest and elderflower
Chenin Blanc, Dicey, Central Otago 2023
Plush, tropical notes with a clean, non-cloying sweetness
Wine By The Glass - Red
WINE BY THE GLASS
Gamay, Pierre-Marie Chermette, Moulin-à-Vent 2021
Served slightly chilled. Has savory depth, ripe black fruit and a long finish
Pinot Noir, Craggy Range, Martinborough 2024
Delicate and subtle. Lavender and cherries with a zesty finish
Cabernet Franc, Sam Harrop, Hawke's Bay 2021
Savoury; sweet and sour cherries. Spiced finished
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bogle, Napa Valley 2021
Generous dark cherries and currants. Silky finish
Syrah, Stonecroft 'Undressed', Hawke's Bay 2023
Sweet and dense, peppery notes with very smooth tannins
Malbec, Casa Boher, Mendoza 2018
Savoury and herbaceous. Cigar, vanilla, cloves with ripe tannins
Shiraz/Viognier, Yalumba 'Handpicked' Barossa 2019
Dark and red fruits, mint and herb with fine tanins at the back-end
Champagne
Taittinger Irroy Extra Brut Reims NV
Taittinger ‘Cuvée Brut Prestige’ Reims NV
Fallet Dart Millesime Charly-sur-Marne 2016
Taittinger ‘Les Folies de la Marquetterie’ Reims NV
Laurent Perrier Brut Tours-sur-Marne NV
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc Reims 2012
Champagne Rose
Taittinger Prestige Reims NV
Gosset Grand Epernay NV
Billecarte-Salmon Brut Mareuil-sur-Aÿ NV
Sparkling
Quartz Reef ‘zero dosage’ Central Otago NV
Quartz Reef Rosé Central Otago Nv
Huia Blanc de Blancs Marlborough 2019
Demis & Magnums
Taittinger Cuvée Prestige 375mls NV
Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Rosé 375mls NV
Aubry Classique Brut Champagne 1500mls NV
Rosé
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury 2022
Triennes IGP Méditerranée Provence 2023
Chêne Bleu Rhône 2022
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rosado Rioja 2011
Chardonnay
Kumeu River Estate Kumeu 2023
Millton 'Opau" Gisborne 2023
The Landing Bay of Islands 2022
Elephant Hill ‘Reserve’ Hawke's Bay 2021
Helio Hawke's Bay 2021
Felton Road 'Block 2' Central Otago 2023
Billaud-Simon Chablis 2022
Duckhorn Napa Valley 2022
Domaine Ganevat ‘Victor de la Combe’ Côtes du Jura 2020
Hamilton Russell, Hemel-en-Aarde South Africa 2020
Clos de Ste Anne, Millton Gisborne 2019
Ata Rangi 'Masters' Martinborough 2022
Craggy Range ‘Les Beaux Cailloux’ Hawke’s Bay 2019
Bouard-Bonnefoy, ‘En Remilly’, Chassagne Burgundy 2017
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Meursault Burgundy 2018
Sauvignon Blanc
Clos Henri Marlborough 2024
Dog Point Section 94 Marlborough 2019
Rippon Wanaka 2022
Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Waipara valley 2023
Chateau Guiraud Bordeaux 2023
Sancerre, Henri Bourgeois ‘Baronnes’ Loire 2023
Greywacke 'Wild' Marlborough 2018
Riesling
Fromm Spätlese Marlborough 2024
Mondillo Central Otago 2023
Prophet's Rock Central Otago 2022
Schloss Liesser Niederberg Helden Mosel 2020
Pegasus Bay Waipara 2011
Egon Muller Scharzhof Qualitats Mosel 2019
Pinot Gris
Dicey Central Otago 2023
Peregrine Central Otago 2024
Prophet’s Rock Central Otago 2023
Albert Mann Alsace 2021
Dry River Martinborough 2023
Domaine Schoffit Grand Cru Alsace 2020
Viognier
Millton ‘Riverpoint’ Gisborne 2021
Elephant Hill Hawke's Bay 2022
Hans Herzog Marlborough 2021
Chenin Blanc
La Croix de Maunay Vouvray 2022
Dicey Central Otago 2023
The Sadie Family ‘Paladius’ White Blend Swartland 2015
Thierry Germain ‘Clos Romans’, Saumur Blanc Loire 2019
Other White Varietals
Te Whare Ra 'Toru' Varietal Blend Nelson 2022
Te Whare Ra, Gewürztraminer Marlborough 2024
Lagar de Cervera Albariño Rias Baixas 2022
Little Wing, Marsanne Waiheke 2020
Deep Down 'Blanc' Marlborough 2024
Momento Mori ‘Fistful of Flowers’ Victoria 2022
La Perdida 'O Pando' Godello Valdeorras 2019
Dry River Gewürztraminer Martinborough 2012
Pichler ‘Dürnsteiner’ Grüner Veltliner Wachau 2018
Viña Tondonia Reserva Viura Rioja 2009
Magnums
Triennes IGP Méditerranée, Rose 1500mls 2020
Dog Point, Marlborough, Chardonnay 1500mls 2016
Gamay Noir
Dicey Central Otago 2022
Pierre-Marie Chermette Moulin-à-Vent 2021
Raisin Gaulois Lapierre 2023
Pinot Noir
B. Wine Martinborough 2020
Craggy Range Martinborough 2024
Felton Road, Bannockburn Central Otago 2023
Burn Cottage Vineyard Central Otago 2021
Ata Rangi Martinborough 2021
Volnay, Camille Giroud Burgundy 2017
Gevrey Chambertin, Phillipe Livera Burgundy 2018
Giaconda Estate Victoria 2021
Pegasus Bay 'Prima Donna' Waipara Valley 2013
Cabernet Franc
Sam Harrop Grand Amateur Hawke's Bay 2021
Y. Amirault 'Le Grand Clos' Bourgueil 2021
Tschida, ‘Kapitel I’ Osterreich 2019
Bordeaux Styles; Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Bogle Family Vineyard Napa Valley 2021
Donnafugata 'Angheli' Sicily 2020
Château des Combes St Emilion 2019
Man'O'War 'Ironclad' Waiheke Island 2022
Elephant Hill 'Stone' Hawke's Bay 2021
Chateau Capbern Saint-Éstèphe 2019
Radburnd Cellars Hawke's Bay 2019
Château Chantalouette Pomerol 2021
Craggy Range 'Sophia' Hawke's Bay 2013
Te Mata Coleraine Hawke's Bay 2023
Stonyridge Larose Waiheke Island 1991
Te Motu Waiheke Island 1998
Syrah, Shiraz & Rhone Styles
Amoise Hawke's Bay 2022
Stonecroft 'Undressed' Hawke's Bay 2023
Fromm Marlborough 2021
Helio Hawke’s Bay 2022
Yalumba 'Handpicked' Barossa 2019
Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills 2021
Clos de St Anne 'The Crucible' Gisborne 2021
Pierre Usseglio, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône 2019
Other Red Varietals
Casa Boher Malbec Mendoza 2018
Conterno Fantino d'Alba Dolcetto Piedmont 2022
Donnafugata Sherazade Nero d'avola Sicily 2022
Vietti Trevigne Barbera Piedmont 2021
Julien Labet 'La Reine' Trousseau Jura 2018
Lafrann-Veyrolles Mourverde-Grenache Bandol 2019
Marietta ‘Román’ Zinfandel California 2016
Massolino Barolo Nebbiolo Piedmont 2021
Azelai Barolo Nebbiolo Piedmont 2019
Demis & Magnums
Frank-Phelan, St Estephe 375mls 2018
Fleurie ‘lieu dit les Deduits’, Famille Dutraive 1500mls 2019
Q Pinot Noir 1500mls 2018
Prophet’s Rock ‘Home Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 1500mls 2016
Morgon, Côte du Py, Jean Foillard 1500mls 2019
Gin
Roots Marlborough Dry New Zealand
Roku Japan
Imagination Wakame New Zealand
Cardrona "Source" New Zealand
Vodka
Tried and True France
Grey Goose France
Haku Japan
Tequila & Mezcal
Los Arcos ‘Destilado de agave’ Mexico
Herradura Añejo Tequila Mexico
Derrumbes Durango Mezcal Mexico
Gracias a Dios Mezcal, Mango Mexico
Rum
Diplomatico Venezuela
Goslings Bermuda
Plantation 3-star White West Indies
Gunpowder Cherry Rum Wellington
Whisky
Aberlour Speyside
The Balvenie Doublewood 12yo Speyside
Bushmills 10 year Single Malt Ireland
Buffalo Trace USA
Bulleit Rye USA
Sazerac Rye USA
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Tiki
Orange, pineapple, passionfruit
Amaretto Sour
Non-alcoholic alternative to the classic
Sunny Stonefruit
Stonefruit syrup, clarified orange juice, citrus
Eden Cherry Juice
Good sh*t ginger soda
Grapefruit Soda
Final Thoughts
Auckland’s central dining districts offer far more than convenience. Onslow and Ahi provide polished expressions of New Zealand ingredients, while Metita and Tempero use culturally grounded cooking to broaden the city’s fine-dining vocabulary. Kazuya rewards diners who enjoy an intricate degustation, and Hello Beasty delivers an energetic alternative beside the harbour.
Karangahape Road is especially strong for evenings built around shared plates, with Gemmayze Street and Apéro offering two very different but equally convivial experiences. Gilt Brasserie supplies the flexibility of an all-day city restaurant, while Mr Morris makes an excellent Britomart destination. Together, these restaurants demonstrate the quality, diversity and strong sense of place found across central Auckland.