Best Restaurants Near Me In Epsom, Mount Eden, Royal Oak and Mount Roskill, with up-to-date menus and prices

Best Restaurants Near Me In Epsom, Mount Eden, Royal Oak and Mount Roskill

October 2, 2026
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Restaurant food in Epsom and Mount Eden

Epsom, Mount Eden, Royal Oak and Mount Roskill cover a broad stretch of central Auckland, and their restaurants are just as varied. A single evening can involve handmade pasta in Mount Eden, sashimi in Epsom, Indian curries in Royal Oak or a generous Thai takeaway farther west. That variety makes the area useful when a group agrees on where to meet but not yet on what to eat.

The neighbourhoods also offer several levels of occasion. Dominion Road has intimate dining rooms where charcoal, game or seasonal vegetables shape a longer dinner. Manukau Road balances polished restaurants with daytime cafes, while Royal Oak and Mount Roskill supply relaxed venues for families, sport and easy collection. Travel time between them is short enough to choose for the food rather than the postcode.

Menus in these kitchens change for different reasons: market fish and wild game depend on supply, vegetables follow the season, and cafes rotate cabinet food and specials. Confirm current dishes, service periods and dietary arrangements directly before travelling. Several restaurant groups operate more than one Auckland branch, so check the destination address before leaving.

Seasonal game dish at Cazador Restaurant and Delicatessen

Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Cazador has spent decades making game, offal and careful whole-animal cookery feel both adventurous and hospitable. The family-run Dominion Road dining room has the character of a well-kept hunting lodge, yet the cooking is precise rather than heavy. A seasonal à la carte menu sits beside the fuller Feast experience, and staff are notably good at explaining unfamiliar cuts, cooking methods and sherry pairings. It suits diners who want a memorable dinner and are happy to let the kitchen lead.

House-made charcuterie is a natural starting point, followed by whichever wild or free-range meat is at its best. Venison, duck and pheasant may appear with Persian or Mediterranean accents, while vegetables and preserves keep the plates from becoming too rich. The Feast format gives a broad view of that style, but à la carte dining works well for a smaller appetite. The menu changes with supply, so confirm the current dishes and vegetarian possibilities when booking.

Address: 854 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041

Cazador Auckland Menu

Feast

The best way to dine at Cazador. Served to share.

Cazador Feast
pp $110 / Beverage pairing $90 / Tuna crudo, fino crème, salted grapes, black lime, curry leaf + $14

Duck broth, kawakawa Baked flatbread, parmesan, spinach Stuffed fried olives, venison mince, fennel mayo Venison bresaola, goats cheese, whiskey honey Duck parfait, red onion marmalade Smoked beetroot, macadamia, brown butter Grilled duck hearts, pomegranate, labneh, fermented green chilli Coal grilled Wapiti venison, cauliflower, sour cherry Saffron polenta, parmesan, house cured heritage pork pancetta Grilled green cabbage, koji, parsley, chilli NZ cheese, crackers, miso & burned apple Dark chocolate & brandy mousse, candied orange, salted pistachio

House made charcuterie

With house made pickles, preserves & crackers

Venison bresaola
$16
Heritage pork lonzo
$14
Game terrine, pickled carrots, tarragon mustard
$22
Duck parfait, red onion marmalade
$18

Snacks

Nan-e-Bakshi - baked flatbread, parmesan, spinach
$19
Grilled aubergine babaganoush, pita, za’atar
$18
Boar croqueta, nduja mayonnaise, paprika
$14
Stuffed fried olives, venison mince, rosemary
$12
Spiced capicola
$14

Starters

Persimmon, stracciatella, sal de chapulín, basil
$26
Grilled venison heart, almond, guajillo chilli
$27
Conservas pick ’n mix, piquillo butter, bread
$26
Yellowfin tuna crudo, fino crème, salted grapes, black lime, curry leaf
$30

Mains

Dry aged pork chop, quince, oloroso jus
$44
Butternut gnocchi, mushrooms, burned butter, sage, hazelnuts
$42
Char grilled venison, cauliflower, sour cherry, pine nuts
$48
Fish of the day
$46

Sides

Baby gem, radicchio, mint, sherry vinaigrette
$21
Crispy potatoes, fennel mayonnaise
$16
Roasted parsnip, honey glaze, brioche sauce, almond
$18

Desserts

Sherry crème caramel, tea soaked prune
$18
Dark chocolate & brandy mousse, candied orange, salted pistachio
$19
Sorbet & ice cream - 3 scoops, served with a fennel torta
$18
Affogato - vanilla ice cream, eighthirty espresso, Lustau Pedro Ximenez
$20

Cheese

Pink and White Terraces washed rind, apple, miso
$24
Mahoe blue, smoked honeycomb
$24
Comte Millesime, walnuts
$26

Hot drinks

Turkish coffee, cardamom, cinnamon, hand brewed in a copper cezve
$7
Pickers Pocket tea - English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Mint, Green
$7

Digestifs

Cazador ‘Vishnofka’ housemade sour cherry brandy
$13
Hidalgo Alameda Cream Sherry, Jeres
$18
Briottet Poire, Pear Brandy, France
$18
Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximenez Jerez, Spain NV
$18
Rolet Vin Jaune, Savagnin, Jura, France ’17
$35
Lustau Emilin Moscatel Sherry, Spain, NV
$18

Cocktails

Persian Princess - sparkling wine & liqueur de rose
$20
Señor Harold - fino sherry, tequila & pear
$21
Angel Caido - Palo Cortado sherry,white vermut, walnut liquor
$22
The Copper Bullet - rojo vermut negroni
$22
El Cazador Martini - Xoriger gin, Lustau vermut, manzanilla, olives
$25

Alcohol free

Hibiscus Margarita - hibiscus, lime, orange & ginger
$18
Azhar’s Autumn- dry honey, aged black tea & grapefruit soda
$15
Black peach Spritz - charred peach, chamomile, pink peppercorn
$16
The Copper Bullet 0% - spiced rojo vermut negroni
$20
Pheasant’s fling 0% - caramelized orange & peat Old fashioned
$20

Guided Sherry Flight

Guided Sherry Flight (3x45ml)
$35

Sherry - Dry

60ml

Tio Pepe Fino
$12
Tio Pepe Fino en Rama
$15
Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla
$15
Gonzalez Byass Leonor Palo Cortado 12 yo
$17
Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado
$15
Hidalgo Napoleon Amontillado
$21
Gonzalez Byass Del Duque Amontillado 30 yo
$30
Lustau Dry Oloroso Don Nuno
$18
Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso
$15
Lustau Oloroso Pata de Gallina Garcia Jarana 1/38
$24

Sherry - Sweet

60ml

Hidalgo Alameda Cream Oloroso/PX
$18
Lustau Emilin Moscatel
$18
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio
$16
Gonzalez Byass Apostles Medium Palo/PX 30 yo
$31
Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso/PX 30 yo
$29
Gonzalez Byass Noe Pedro Ximenez 30 yo
$32

Wine by the glass

Ata Rangi Brut Sparkling Rosé, Martinborough, NZ ’23
$23
Bon Vivant Rose, Syrah/Grenache, Provence, France ’24
$20
Pegasus Bay Muscat, North Canterbury, NZ 20 (off dry)
$21
Millton Clos Samuel Viognier, Gisborne, NZ ’22
$18
Lapilli Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy ’23
$16
Ataahua Chardonnay, North Canterbury, NZ ’23
$20
Amoise Amber skin contact Albarino, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’24
$20
Dubost Gamay, Beaujolais Villages Lantignie, France ’23
$20
Alta Mora Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, Italy ’22
$23
Vino de Montana Garnacha, Sierra de Gata, Cáceres, Spain ’20
$17
Hopes Groves Estate Syrah, Hawkes Bay NZ ’20
$22
Matane Primitivo, Puglia, Italy ’22
$16

Cellar by the glass

La Tour du Bon Grenache/Cinsault, Bandol Rosé, France ’22
150ml $40 / 75ml $20
Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling, Waipara, NZ ’20
150ml $30 / 75ml $15
Carlos Serres Blanco Reserva Viura , Rioja , Spain ’19
150ml $36 / 75ml $18
Neudorf Home Vineyard Chardonnay, Nelson, NZ ’09
150ml $52 / 75ml $26
Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ ‘20
150ml $50 / 75ml $25
Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ ‘20
150ml $50 / 75ml $25
R. Lopez Tondonia Reserva ,Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain ‘11
150ml $56 / 75ml $28
Te Mata ‘Coleraine’ Cab/Merlot, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ‘23
150ml $68 / 75ml $34

Champagne & Méthode Traditionnelle

De Chanceny Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Loire, France NV
$90
Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, Fr NV
$250
Collet Art Deco Brut, Champagne, Fr NV
$150
Nathalie Falmet Val Cornet Blanc de Noirs, Champagne, France NV
$240

Rosé

Neudorf Tiritiri, Pinot Noir, Nelson, NZ’ 24
$85
Vina Real Rioja Rosado Viura,Garnacha,Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain ’24
$100
Lafran-Veyrolles Mouverdre, Bandol, France ’22
$135
Hochar, Musar Jeune, Cinsault, Bekaa Valey, Lebanon ’22
$120
Aard Syrah/Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’24
$100

White

Soarda Breganze Bianco Vespaiolo, Veneto, Italy ’24
$110
Charles Frey Eclectic Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France ’23
$100
Torres Celeste Verdejo, Rueda, Spain ’23
$85
Huntress Waikoa Orange Riesling/Sauvignon, Wairarapa, NZ ’23
$100
Viura de Cabezadas, White Rioja, Spain ’23
$80
Churchill's Grafite Rabigato Viosinho, Douro, Portugal ’22
$110
Rippon Sauvignon Blanc, Wanaka, NZ ’21
$120
Beach House Chenin Blanc, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’25
$95
Dragon Bones Pinot Gris, Waitaki, NZ ’25
$100
Muriel Blanco Viura, Rioja, Spain ’24
$75
Prophet’s Rock Riesling, Central Otago, NZ ’24
$105
Aard Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay NZ ’24
$130
Jenny Dobson ‘Florence’ Fiano, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’25
$120
Xavier Vignon Grenache blanc, Cote du Rhone, France ’23
$90
Churton Viognier, Malrborough, NZ ’24
$110
Felton Road Bannonckburn Chardonnay, Central Otago, NZ ’24
$140
Famille Paquet Chardonnay, Macon Village, Burgundy, France’ 24
$130
Odyssey Hera reserve Chardonnay, Gisbone, NZ ’24
$160

Red

Loncomilla Magico País, Maule Valley, Chile ’21 (chilled)
$85
Jean Foillard Gamay, Morgon, Beaujolais, France ’23 (chilled)
$150
Prophet’s Rock Infusion Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ ’23 (chilled)
$100
Aard Petit Pinot, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’25
$100
Kir Yianny Xinomavro, Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece ’22
$95
Deep Down Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ ’24
$120
Huntress Pinot Noir, Wairarapa, NZ ’23
$140
Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago ’21
$200
Piqueras Garnacha Albacete,Castile-La Mancha, Spain ’23
$80
Enrico Serafino Barbera d’Asti, Piemonte, Italy ’22
$115
Bodegas Godelia 'Viernes' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain ’21
$100
Mas de Gassac Elise, Merlot blend. IGP Pays d'Hérault, France ’23
$85
Rock Ferry Trig Hill Tempranillo, Central Otago, NZ ’22
$115
Solanera Monastrell, Yecla, Spain ‘22
$90
Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva, Rioja, Spain ’19
$160
Te Mata Awatea Cabernet/Merlot, Hawkes Bay NZ ’23
$135
Reed Knifes Edge Shiraz, Great Western, Victoria, Australia ’24
$115

Cellar

Château de Pibarnon Cinsault/Mourvèdre, Bandol Rosé, France ’22
$260
Alphonse Mellot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France ’20
$200
Felton Bannockburn Chardonnay, Central Otago NZ ’19
$175
Neudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay, Nelson, NZ ’16
$260
Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, NZ ’17
$280
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo, Marlborough NZ ’11
$320
Gillman Cab Franc/Merlot, Matakana, NZ ’08
$320
St Nesbit Merlot/Cabernet Blend, Karaka, NZ ’10
$250
Te Mata ‘Coleraine’ Cab/Merlot, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ‘23
$380
La Solitude Châteauneuf du Pape Syrah/Grenache, Rhône, France ‘22
$235
Vega Sicilia Macán Tempranillo Rioja, Spain ’20
$350
Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5°',Tempranillo Ribera del Duero, Spain ’18
$500
Yalumba Octavius Shiraz, Barossa, Australia ’17
$250
Fromm Auslese Riesling, Marlborough, NZ ’01 [750ml]
$200
Fromm Auslese Riesling, Marlborough, NZ ’02 [750ml]
$200

Beer

Tap Sawmill homegrown Lager 4%
$12
Tap Sawmill Nimble Pale Ale 2.5%
$12
Garage Project ‘Beer’ Lager 4.8%
$12
McLeod’s Far North Chili Pilsner 5.2% [440ml]
$21
Sawmill Doctor Doublebock Lager 6.5%
$14
McLeod’s Cove Unfiltered Pale Ale 4.8%
$13
Urbanaut Copacabana Brut IPA 7.1%
$14
Sawmill Bright IPA 5.5%
$14
Urbanaut Newtown Hazy Pale Ale 4.8%
$14
Abel methode Cider, Nelson 2022 [375ml]
$22
Abel methode Cider, Nelson NV [375ml]
$22
Sawmill Bare Beer Pale Ale Non-Alcoholic <0.5%
$11
Garage Project Tiny Lime Lager Non-Alcoholic <0.5%
$11

Non Alcoholic

Antipodes mineral water (1L)
$15
Cazador Tonic
$8
Cazador Lemonade
$8
Cazador Iced Tea
$8

After dinner

Cazador ‘Vishnofka’ housemade sour cherry brandy
$13
Hidalgo La Gitana Vermut Rojo, Jerez, Spain
$14
Amaro Camatti Genoa, Italy
$16
Briottet Framboise Sauvage, raspberry brandy, France
$18
Briottet Poire William, pear brandy, France
$18
González Byass Gran Reserva 12 yo Brandy de Jerez, Spain
$20
The Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon, Kentucky, US
$18
The Cadrona 8 Sherry Cask Whisky, NZ
$35
Lagavulin 16 Single Malt Whisky, Islay, Scotland
$24
Laphroaig 10 Single Malt Whisky, Islay, Scotland
$13
Pegasus Bay Encore Riesling, Waipara NZ ’17
$25
Churton Petit Manseng, Marlborough, NZ ’20
$22
Fromm Auslese Riesling, Marlborough, NZ ’02
$24

Sweet Sherry

Hidalgo Alameda Cream Oloroso/PX
$18
Lustau Emilin Moscatel
$18
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio
$16
Gonzalez Byass Apostles Medium Palo/PX 30 yo
$31
Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso/PX 30 yo
$29
Gonzalez Byass Noe Pedro Ximenez 30 yo
$32
Mediterranean small plates and flatbread at Parro Restaurant

Parro Restaurant

Parro is an intimate neighbourhood restaurant built around charcoal, Mediterranean flavours and the energy of an open kitchen. The room is compact enough to feel lively even early in the evening, and the menu is designed for sharing rather than a conventional starter-and-main sequence. Smoke and careful seasoning link dishes that might otherwise travel in different directions, from raw fish and croquettes to flatbread and larger cuts from the grill. It is especially well suited to a date or a small group keen to taste broadly.

Warm flatbread makes a useful first order because it catches the sauces from the plates that follow. Charred tiger prawns, raw fish with citrus and white gazpacho, and grilled meat show the kitchen’s preference for brightness around the charcoal. Vegetable dishes receive the same attention, often balancing creamy elements with herbs, preserved lemon or crisp crumbs. Portions encourage conversation and another round, so ask the team to pace the meal if the table intends to explore several dishes.

Address: 359 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Parro Menu

Starters

Marinated Olives Mix
$12
BBQ Flat Bread
$12

House made, long fermentation, charcoal fired.

Maximo's Burrata
$26

Pumpkin puree, kabocha, pumpkin seeds

Croquetas
$26

Mushroom mix, black truffle, burnt onion, sour cream.

BBQ Eggplant
$26

Romesco, lettuce dressing, sesame seeds

Baby Cos
$20

Salsa verde, ranch sauce, pangrattato

Smalls

Cured Raw Fish
$34

White gazpacho, orange noisette, citrus

Chreed Tiger Prawns
$34

Intense gambas pil pil sauce, chilli oil

Pork Sausage Botifarra
$34

Chickpeas stew, radicchio salad, mustard

Mains

PASTA OF THE DAY
$40
Leek Risotto
$40

BBQ leek, sofrito, green picada, parmesan

Charcoal Grill

BBQ Fish
$45

Fennel veloute, fresh fennel, potato gratin

Lamb Shoulder
$45

Chermoula, carrot purre, labneh, pistachio

Prime T-Bone - 100g
$15

(Ask your server the size available)

Dessert

Tiramisu
$20
Dark Chocolate Crémeux
$20

BBQ brioche, brownbutter ice cream

Crème Catalana Foam
$20

Toffee, honeycomb, orange jelly

Sparkling

Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee NV, French
Bottle $135
Bacio Della Luna Prosecco DOC, Italy
Bottle $76 / Glass $16

White Wines

Cembra Pinot Grigio, Italy
Bottle $75 / Glass $15
Greystone Riesling, New Zealand
Bottle $70 / Glass $14
Terroir Project Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Bottle $60 / Glass $14
Ozu By Otazu Chardonnay, Spain
Bottle $80 / Glass $16
Albert Bichot Petite Chablis, France
Bottle $88

Orange Wine

Terroir Project Orange, New Zealand
Bottle $68 / Glass $15

Rosé and Chilled Red

San Marzano Tramari Puglia Rose, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $17
St. Pauls 'Missianer' Schiava Alto Adige, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $17

Red Wines

Emma Marris Pinot Noir, New Zealand
Bottle $88 / Glass $18
Varvaglione Mezzo Primitivo, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $18
Petra 'Zingari' Rosso Super Tuscan, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $18
Tempranillo 'Reserva' Rioja, Spain
Bottle $88 / Glass $17

Cocktails

Negroni- dry gin, vermouth, campari
$20
Chilli margarita - tequila, lime, triple sec, chilli
$20
Aperol Spritz - prosecco, aperol, soda
$20
Limoncello Spritz - prossecco, limoncello, soda
$20
Cosmopolitan - vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice
$20
Non alcohol cocktail - project hydrosol, soda water
$20

On Tap

Estrella Damn - on tap
$12

Aperitifs

Vermouth #2 - A bitter sweet digestive with orange and herbs
$20

Beer-Cider

Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
$11
Sawmill Hazy IPA 5.90%
$11
Sawmill Pale Ale - Low alcohol 2.5%
$10
Sawmill no alcohol 0%
$9
Sawmill Bright IPA 5,5%
$10
Sawmill Ultra Low Carb - Larger 4,2%
$10

Non Alcohol

Coca-Cola
$5
Coca-Cola zero
$5
Schweppes lemonade
$8
Tonic water, soda water
$8
Apple, orange, pineapple - Juice
$5
Voyage water - still, sparkling
$10
Handmade pasta dishes at Pasta and Cuore

Pasta & Cuore

Pasta & Cuore brings the food culture of Emilia-Romagna to the middle of Mount Eden village. Fresh pasta is made on site, and seeing the shapes take form gives the restaurant the feeling of a working pastificio rather than a themed trattoria. The dining areas range from shopfront tables to a sheltered courtyard, making it comfortable for a quiet lunch or a relaxed dinner. The cooking is grounded in good eggs, flour, cheese and seasonal produce, with technique doing more work than elaborate decoration.

Filled pasta and broad ribbons are particularly compelling because the sauces are chosen to suit their shape. A slow-cooked ragù clings to pappardelle, while tortellini, balanzoni or a daily ravioli can carry more delicate fillings and butter-based sauces. The tiramisu is a sensible finish if the table still has room. The menu moves with the season, and the pastificio also sells fresh pasta for home cooking, a useful option when a full restaurant meal does not fit the day.

Address: 409 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Pasta & Cuore Menu

Antipasti

Entrée

Carpaccio di barbabietole

Beetroot carpaccio with hazelnuts, gorgonzola, olive oil & a dash of Balsamic vinegar

$22
Bruschetta aglio, olio e pomodoro

Bruschetta with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and fresh tomato on sourdough bread (3pcs)

$21 Extra piece $7
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi tipici Italiani

For 2 people, Italian charcuterie board accompanied with Pecorino cheese, Provolone cheese, Taleggio & tigella(4pcs)

$40 Extra tigella $3
Bresaola

Beef Bresaola, Parmigiano shaves, rocket, Kalamata Olives served with Homemade Focaccia

$28
Burrata

Burrata served with eggplant puree, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes & homemade Focaccia bread

$26
Pane e olio extra vergine di oliva

Sourdough bread and extra virgin olive oil (3pcs)

$10
Homemade focaccia

Served with a side of EVOO & a drop of Balsamic vinegar

$12

Pasta

Tortellini in brodo

Tortellini in free-range chicken broth

$32
Tortellini con panna e Parmigiano

Tortellini with cream and Parmigiano Reggiano

$33
Tortelloni burro e salvia

Tortelloni stuffed with Ricotta served with butter and sage

$33
Tortelloni burro e pomodoro

Tortelloni stuffed with Ricotta served with butter and tomato concasse

$33
Balanzoni

Spinach infused pasta filled with Prosciutto, Mortadella, Spinach & Ricotta served in a creamy Truffle sauce

$34
Tagliatelle al ragù classico Bolognese

Tagliatelle with classic beef Bolognese ragout

$33
Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Limone

Tagliatelle with Prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest in buttery sauce

$32
Pappardelle al ragù di Agnello

Spinach infused Pappardelle with homemade slow cooked lamb ragout

$34
Spaghetti con Gorgonzola

Homemade Spaghetti topped with creamy gorgonzola, walnuts and fresh green leaves

$32
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Homemade Spaghetti in Amatriciana sauce (Pork Guanciale, chilli, pepper, tomato and Pecorino cheese)

$32
Spaghetti Pesto e Gamberi

Homemade Spaghetti served with Basil Pesto and sauteed Prawns

$34
Gnocchi di patate con Taleggio e Porri croccanti

Potato gnocchi served with creamy taleggio and braised leek

$34
Gnocchi di patate con ragout di Pollo e Funghi

Potato gnocchi served with free-range spicy chicken ragout and mushrooms

$33

Secondi

Cotoletta alla Petroniana

Pork loin schnitzel topped with Prosciutto di Parma and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano served with a side salad

$36
Polpette

Beef meatballs cooked in tomato sauce and peas served with two garlic bruschetta

$32
Caponata (My way)

Eggplant, capsicum and zucchini slow braised in mildly spicy tomato sauce, served with 2 tigella bread

$28

Sides

Insalata mista verde

Mixed green leaf salad with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic vinegar

$12
Insalata di “pomidori”

Tomato salad with red onion and fresh basil (available only in season)

$13
Verdure miste al forno

Mixed oven roasted vegetables

$17
Porzione di pane con lievito madre

Side of Sourdough bread (2pcs)

$3.50
Extra virgin olive oil
$3
Butter
$2
Balsamic vinegar
$3.50
Parmigiano Reggiano
$3
Tigella singola

Single tigella bread

$3

Desserts

Budino di cioccolato & Amaretto

Dark chocolate & Amaretto liquer pudding, topped with crumbled amaretti biscuits

$15
Tiramisu (la ricetta della nonna Elsa)

The inevitable Tiramisu (Nonna Elsa’s recipe)

$16.50
Crostata

Jam tart served with a scoop of vanilla gelato and toasted almond flakes

$16
Affogato

Italian gelato served with a double shot lavazza coffee and traditional cantucci

$16.50
Panna cotta con cioccolato & mandorle

Panna cotta with chocolate ganache and toasted almond flakes (made without gelatin)

$16
Panna cotta con coulis di frutta

Panna cotta with berry coulis, hazelnuts and meringue (made without gelatin)

$16

Take home Pasta

Price per portion

Spaghetti alla Chitarra (100g)
$7.50
Tagliatelle (100g)
$7.50
Pappardelle (100g)
$8
Potato Gnocchi (200g)
$16
Tortelloni (150g)
$18.50
Tortellini (150g)
$18.50
Ravioli (150g)

Price: when available

Meal Kits

#1 LONG PASTA BOLOGNESE

*1x 100g fresh Tagliatelle (uncooked) 1x Beef bolognese Ragu 1x Grated Parmesan * cooking instructions*

$26
#2 LONG PASTA LAMB

*1x 100g Spinach infused Pappardelle (uncooked) 1x Lamb Ragout 1x Parmesan * cooking instructions*

$26
#3 vegetarian FILLED PASTA

1X 150g Ricotta Tortelloni (uncooked) 1x tomato, garlic, basil sauce 1x grated parmesan +cooking instructions

Vegetarian
$34
#4 FILLED PASTA

*1x 150g Pork Tortellini (uncooked) 1x creamy parmigiano sauce 2x tigella breads * cooking instructions*

$34
#5 GNOCCHI

1x 200g Potato Gnocchi (uncooked) 1x Puttanesca sauce (tomato, capers, olives) 1x Focaccia bread +cooking instructions

$32
Creative seasonal vegetarian dish at Forest restaurant

Forest

Forest treats vegetables as the centre of dinner, not as substitutes for something missing. Chef-owner Plabita Florence builds a frequently changing à la carte menu around local produce, preservation and a low-waste kitchen. The small Dominion Road room feels personal and calm, while the food is playful enough to keep a meal surprising. Diners who usually default to meat will find substantial textures and deep savoury flavours, and vegetarian guests can enjoy the freedom of considering the whole menu.

Expect combinations that move between crisp, creamy, smoky, sour and sweet within one plate. A witloof taco with corn and pickles can lead into farinata, beans, seasonal greens or a baked pasta dish, while desserts use herbs, fruit and spices with the same imagination. Sharing lets two diners compare more of the menu, although the kitchen can help shape a balanced sequence. Because dishes change often, treat named examples as a sense of style and check the day’s menu before travelling.

Address: 243 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Forest Menu

Snacks

Witloof taco, corn nugget, lime mayo, pink pickles
ea $13
Little bowl of seaweed dusted fries, toasted chilli goop
$15
Crunchy crudités & pickles, creamy roasted pine nut dip
$19
Warm Florets Bakery focaccia, old wine butter
$14

Sharing Plates

Crispy rosemary farinata, burnt rhubarb, jalapeno, yuzu pepper
$27
Baby cos, curry leaf ranch, spiced rice bubbles, crunchy nut chilli oil
$28
Marmite-glazed hasselback potato, olive cream, paprika, chives
$29
Nasturtium harissa butter beans, breadcrumbs, smoked onion, mint yoghurt
$34
Fried halloumi, mustard butter greens, pickle juice caramel, parmesan crisps
$38

Sweet Treats

Marigold ice cream, sour kyoho grape gumdrops
$22
Cinnamon jelly, brown sugar & soy sauce ice cream, green apple sherbet
$23
Spring blossom ambrosia, young coconut custard, salted strawberry marshmallow
$23

Cocktails

Hibiscus negroni
$23
Cherry tomato martini
$23
Passionfruit hot sauce margarita
$22
Orange & vanilla whiskey sour w orange peel sherbet
$22
Mandarin & marigold gin fizz
$22
Saison Fallen Quinces vermouth
$19

Non-Alcs

Feijoa skin & mint soda
$15
Yuzu 0% shandy
$15
Good Sh*t ginger prebiotic soda
$9
CoAqua coconut water with lime
$8
Antipodes sparkling water 1L
$13

Wine

Organico Pét Nat Field Blend
Glass $17 / Bottle $80
Swift Marceline Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle
Glass $18 / Bottle $85
Windrush Organic Sauvignon Blanc
Glass $15 / Bottle $67
Bostock Pinot Gris
Glass $16 / Bottle $75
Scout Chardonnay
Glass $17 / Bottle $80
Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling
Glass $18 / Bottle $85
Swift Cabernet Franc Rosé
Glass $16 / Bottle $75
Bryterlater Brambles Orange
Glass $17 / Bottle $80
Brood Sedure Pinot Noir
Glass $17 / Bottle $80
Seresin Beautiful Chaos Syrah
Glass $17 / Bottle $80
Decibel Gimblett Gravels Malbec
Glass $16 / Bottle $75
Tettonica Pinot Nouveau (chilled red)
Glass $19 / Bottle $90

Beer

Garage Project Treehugger Pilsner
$13
Urbanaut Detroit IPA
$13
Liberty Juice Bro Hazy Pale Ale
$13
Garage Project Fugazi Session Ale
$12
Epic Superzero Non-Alc IPA
$12
Three Wise Birds Bach Life Dry Cider
$13
Indian curries and breads at Bhojan Royal Oak

Bhojan Indian Restaurant and Bar Royal Oak

Bhojan’s Royal Oak branch is a strong option when a table wants the breadth of an Indian menu without losing sight of regional character. The kitchen covers familiar curries, tandoor cooking, chaat, biryani and substantial vegetarian dishes, making it easy to build a meal for mixed preferences. The dining room works for families and larger groups, while takeaway remains practical for nearby residents. Spice is present as flavour rather than a test, and staff can help diners choose a comfortable heat level.

Begin with samosa chaat for crisp, tangy contrast or bhatti ka murgh for smoky chicken from the grill. Dal makhani brings slow-cooked richness, while dal tadka is a lighter companion to breads and rice. Curry drinkers can move between butter chicken’s gentle creaminess and sharper tomato, chilli or herb-led sauces. A biryani makes sense when rice should be a main feature rather than an accompaniment. Ask about current set meals and branch-specific specials, because online offers can change.

Address: 563 Mount Albert Road, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023

Bhojan Indian restaurant and bar Menu

Indian Chaat- चाट भंडार

CHANA JOR GARAM
$12

The black chickpeas is boiled, flattened with Indian spices and salt dried and then made into this delicious chat with fresh ingredients like tomato, onions, chili coriander and fresh lemon juice.

CHANA DAL CHAAT
$12

Chana Dal also known as "Bengal gram” deep fried chana dal mixed with Indian spices, chaat masala, salt, and some freshly chopped onion, coriander, tomato, green chilli, fresh lemon juice, tamarind & dates chutney and garnished with nylon sev.

BHELPURI
$13

Crispy puffed rice is tossed with sweet tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, onions, tomatoes, roasted peanuts, sev and chaat masala. Lastly it is garnished with coriander leaves, crunchy sev and crushed papdis.

PANEER CHAAT
$16

Small cubes of raw paneer marinated with tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, and added freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, boil chana, sev, and chaat masala. Lastly, it is garnished with coriander leaves.

ALOO TIKKI CHAAT
$12

Fried potato patties topped with sweet and sour tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, curd (yogurt) , chopped onion and garnished with nylon sev & fresh coriander.

SAMOSA CHAAT
$12

Crushed fried samosa with sweet and sour tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, yogurt chutney, onion, and garnished with nylon sev and coriander and chaat masala.

PANIPURI
$11

Pani puri is an immensely popular Indian street food of crispy, hollow, fried dough balls (puri) stuffed with boiled potatoes and boiled black chickpeas together with spicy tangy water and sweet chutney.

DAHI PURI
$13

Crispy, hollow, fried dough balls (puri) stuffed with boiled potatoes and boiled black chickpeas together with house made sweet, green, yogurt chutney and top garnish with nylon sev and fresh coriander.

SEV PURI
$13

A crispy, hollow, fried dough balls (puri) stuffed with boiled potatoes and black chickpeas together with chopped onion and spicy green chutney and tango sweet chutney and top showered with lots of nylon sev and fresh coriander.

VADA PAV
$9

A Dinner roll, stuffed with a golden-fried spiced batata(potato) vada, covered with a lick of tamarind and coriander chutneys and a sprinkling of garlicky masala.

DABELI
$9

Dabeli is a spicy, tangy, and sweet potato filling inside a dinner roll bun, drizzled with a spicy and sweet chutney and some peanuts, onions, and sev.

Papdi Chaat
$12

Crisp fried puris (papdi) are topped with fresh tomato, onion, boiled potatoes with tamarind ,dates, mint, coriander and yogurt chutney. garnish with chaat masala,nylon sev and fresh coriander.

Vegetarian की entrees

Vegetable Samosa 2 Pcs
$9

A deep-fried conical pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas

Onion Bhaji
$11

Spiced Onion mix with chickpeas and rice flour batter and deep fried.

Paneer Ke Sholey
$22

Cottage cheese and other fresh vegetables marinated in yogurt, special chilly sauce and fennel flavour and grill over charcoal tandoor.

Hara Bhara Kebab 5 Peace
$17

Deep fried patty of spinach, paneer, potatoes, cheese, peas and spices, served with mint chutney.

Tandoori Mushroom
$22

Mushrooms and other vegetables marinated in tandoori paste and grilled over charcoal tandoor.

Tandoori Paneer Tikka
$21

Cottage cheese and other vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled over charcoal tandoor.

Hariyali Paneer Tikka
$22

Cottage cheese marinated is marinated with fresh green herbs - mint and coriander leaves along with spices and roasted over a charcoal tandoor.

Tandoori Soya Chaap
$18

Soya pieces marinated in a mixture of yogurt, sauces, and spices, then grilled over charcoal in a tandoor.

Tandoori Falahari Chaat
$19

Fresh Seasonal Fruits Marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled over charcoal for a smoky twist.

NON VEGETARIANKA ENTREES

Tandoori Drumstick 4 pieces
$19

A dish of roasted chicken marinated in yogurt and generously spiced and roasted over a charcoal tandoor.

Old Gold Chicken Tikka (5 pieces)
$22

Chicken chunks marinated in Indian spices & yogurt, essentially a boneless version of tandoori chicken roasted over a charcoal tandoor.

Chicken Gilafi Kebab
$21

Chicken mince or keema is mixed with a variety of aromatic spices, nuts, and a tang of lime roasted over charcoal tandoor.

Bhatti Ka Murg(Tandoori Chicken) Full
$30

Whole Chicken marinated with yogurt ginger garlic paste with special tandoori spices roasted over a charcoal tandoor.

Bhatti Ka Murg(Tandoori Chicken) Half
$18

Whole Chicken marinated with yogurt ginger garlic paste with special tandoori spices roast in tandoor.

Murgh Malai Tikka (5 pieces)
$22

Chicken chunks cooked in a creamy marinade with yogurt, cream, ginger, garlic, and chilli and roasted in tandoor paste, cream cheese, and roast in charcoal tandoor.

Lamb Seekh Kebab
$22

Minced Lamb with chopped onion marinated with Indian spices cooked in a charcoal oven.

Kadak Seekh Kebab
$20.99

Minced lamb roasted in charcoal, stuffed cheese and deep fried.

Mansoori Lamb Chops (4 pieces)
$32

Lamb chop marinated in yogurt, herb and spices and cooked in a charcoal tandoor.

Halryali Chicken Tikka (5 pieces)
$22

Chicken chunks is marinated with fresh green herbs - mint and coriander leaves along with spices and roasted over a charcoal tandoor.

Tandoori Fish Tikka
$22

Fish pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger and garlic paste with special tandoori spices and roast over charcoal tandoor.

Tandoori Prawns
$22

Prawns marinated in yogurt, herb, and spices and cooked over charcoal tandoor.

KIDS MENU

Chicken Nuggets & Chips
$14

Chicken Nuggets & Chips

Fish Bites & Chips
$15

Fish Bites & Chips

CHEESE & BROCCOLI BITES
$12

CHEESE & BROCCOLI BITES

Butter Chicken & Rice
$18

Butter Chicken & Rice

Butter Paneer & Rice
$17

Butter Paneer & Rice

Frymes
$6

Frymes

Vegetarian Curry

Dal Tadka
$22

Yellow lentils cooked with onion, coriander, cumin, tomato, and spices.

Dal Makhni
$22

Black whole lentil, red kidney beans cooked with chopped onion, tomato and Indian spices & cream.

Vegetable Korma
$22

Vegetable tossed with onions, garlic fenugreek & cooked in cashew gravy.

Pindi Chana Masala
$22

Classic spicy chickpeas seasoned with Indian masala

Vegetable Kolhapuri
$22

Mixed Vegetables cooked with homemade sauce, coconut powder, Indian masala and garnished with coconut cream.

Matar/Paneer Malai
$24

Green peas, fenugreek cooked together with cashew paste and creamy herbs.

Chef Special Paneer
$24

Cottage cheese cooked with chef's special gravy, onion, capsicum, herbs, and secret homemade spices.

Malai Kofta
$24

Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls deep fried and cooked in rich spicy gravy

Palak Paneer
$24

Cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy, spices & chopped gravy.

Kadai Paneer
$24

Cottage cheese cooked with fresh roasted ground spices in onions and tomato mixture with bell peppers and prepared in kadai (wok).

Paneer Tikka Masala
$24

Marinated cottage cheese chunks cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy.

Kaju Paneer Masala
$24

Cottage cheese and roasted cashew cooked with rich and creamy sauce.

Baingan Bharta
$22

Smokey roasted eggplant mashed with Indian spices, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander.

Butter Panner
$19.99

Cottage cheese pieces cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy.

Bhojan Special Soya Chap Curry
$22

Soya pieces cooked with capsicum, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, fresh coriander and Indian spices.

Vegetable Jalfrezi
$22

Fresh seasonal vegetable cooked with ginger, onion, tomato, capsicum, and finished with freshly ground spices.

Aloo Gobi
$22

Potato and cauliflower cooked in onion, tomato with indian spices and coriander.

Butter Paneer
$24

Cottage cheese pieces cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy.

Lahsooni Paneer
$24

Cottage cheese cooked with lots of fresh garlic & roasted ground spices in onions and tomato gravy.

Bhojan special Paneer Angara
$24

Exotic smoky flavours of cottage cheese pieces cooked with chopped and bhojan special smoky gravy.

Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken
$25

Boneless chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor then finished in mild creamy tomato gravy.

Methi Murgh Masala
$25

Boneless chicken cooked with fenugreek, blended with herbs and spices.

Chef Special Chicken Curry
$25

Boneless chicken cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, herbs, and secret homemade spices.

Chicken Korma
$25

Traditionally a mild dish marinated Boneless chicken in cardamom, cinnamon and yogurt and prepared in slow cooked gravy.

Chicken Madras
$25

A traditional south Indian style curry Boneless chicken cooked with coconut gravy and red chilli sauce.

Chicken Saagwala
$25

A delicious curry from northwest Indian region. Boneless chicken pieces cooked with herbs and spices in mild spinach sauce.

Mango Chicken
$25

Boneless chicken cooked in delicious mango flavoured cream and lightly spiced sauce

Chicken Mughlai
$25

Boneless pieces of juicy chicken smothered in a thick curry sauce and blend of aromatics, cream, and nutty ingredients.

Chicken Vindaloo
$25

Boneless chicken cooked in hot and tangy goan sauce

Gongura Chicken
$25

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with gongura pickle and chef special gravy.

Desi Chicken
$25

Chicken with bone cooked in bhojan special gravy with fresh tomato and whole process of cooking is a traditional Indian way.

Murgh ki Chingari
$25

Exotic smoky flavours of boneless chicken pieces cooked with chopped and bhojan special smoky gravy.

Chicken Tikka Masala
$25

Marinated Chicken chunks cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy

RA-RA Chicken
$28

Tender boneless chicken in flavourful Bhojan special Ra-Ra gravy - minced chicken, tomatoes & spices for a delightful texture & taste explosion.

Lamb Curry

Lamb Rogan Josh
$26

A specialty of lamb pieces cooked in our special herbs and intense spices.

Southern Railways Lamb Curry
$26

Tender pieces of Lamb and potatoes and other Indian ingredients along with dates and tamarind sauce.

Lamb Saagwala
$26

A delicious curry from northwest Indian region. Lean lamb pieces cooked with herbs and spices in mild spinach sauce.

Lamb Tikka Masala
$26

Marinated Lamb chunks cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy.

Lamb Vindaloo
$26

Lamb cooked in hot and tangy goan sauce.

Lamb Korma
$26

Traditionally a mild dish marinated in cardamom, cinnamon and yogurt and prepared in slow cooked gravy.

Lamb Mughlai
$26

Lean lamb pieces smothered in a thick curry sauce and blend of aromatics, cream, and nutty ingredients.

Chef Special Lamb
$26

Lean lamb pieces cooked with diced onion, spices, and herbs.

SEA FOOD

Butter Prawns
$28

Prawn pieces cooked in mild creamy based tomato gravy.

Prawns Do Pyaza
$28

Prawns cooked with diced onion and chef special gravy, spices and herbs.

Malabari Prawns
$28

Prawns cooked in onion tomato gravy, coconut cream and Indian malabari spices.

Prawns Masala
$28

Prawns cooked in richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy and indian spices.

Fish Curry
$28

Fish pieces cooked with ginger, garlic, tomato and typical Indian curry ingredients.

Fish Malabari
$28

Fish pieces cooked in onion tomato gravy, coconut cream and Indian malabari spices.

Fish Tikka Masala
$28

Marinated Fish pieces cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy.

Goat Curry

Goat saagwala
$27

A delicious curry Comes from the Northwest Indian region. Lean goat pieces cooked with herbs and spices in mild spinach sauce.

Goat Kadai
$27

Goat cooked with fresh roasted ground spices in onions and tomato mixture with bell peppers and prepared in kadhai wok.

Goat curry
$27

Goat cooked with ginger,garlic,tomato and typical indian curry ingredients.

Curry Partner Naan Bread

Plain Naan
$4

Plain Naan

Butter Naan
$4

Butter Naan

Garlic Naan
$5

Garlic Naan

Cheese Garlic Naan
$7

Cheese Garlic Naan

Plain Roti
$4

Plain Roti

Garlic Butter Roti
$5

Garlic Butter Roti

Lachha Paratha
$6

Lachha Paratha

Onion Coriander Kulcha
$6

Onion Coriander Kulcha

Kashmiri Naan
$8

Kashmiri Naan

Mix Vegetable Paratha
$6.99

Mix Vegetable Paratha

Keema Naan
$9

Paneer

Keema Naan
$10

Chicken / Lamb

Chilli Cheese Naan
$7

Chilli Cheese Naan

BHOJAN का INDO CHINESE

Veg Hot and Sour Soup
$10

Hot and sour soup is a simple, yet incredibly flavourful dish made with lots of fresh veggies and vibrant spices.

Veg Manchow Soup
$10

Fine chopped veggies in In-house made Chinese sauce & crispy noodles on the top

Paneer 65
$18

Cooked in Hyderabadi style with yogurt, curry leaves, mustard seeds & Indian spices.

Chilli Paneer
$18

Tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce with sliced onions and capsicum.

Veg Manchurian
$19

Vegetables balls cooked with all Chinese sauce, diced spring onion, carrot, capsicum & cabbage.

Veg Fried Rice
$18

Rice, vegetables, and soy sauce add & stir to combine.

Chicken Fried Rice
$19

Rice, chicken, chopped vegetables, and soy sauce add & stir to combine.

Chicken Manchow Soup
$11

Fine chopped veggies in In-house made Chinese sauce & crispy noodles on the top

Chicken Hot and Sour Soup
$11

Hot and sour soup is a simple, yet incredibly flavourful dish made with lots of fresh veggies and vibrant spices.

Chicken 65
$19

Cooked in Hyderabadi style with yogurt, curry leaves, mustard seeds & Indian spices.

Chilli Chicken
$19

Tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce with sliced onions and capsicum.

Chilli Prawns
$20

Tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce with sliced onions and capsicum.

Veg Haka Noodles
$20

Boiled noodles tossed with chopped cabbage, carrot, spring onion with Chinese sauces.

Biryani

Veg Biryani
$18

Seasonal garden-fresh vegetables cooked with Rice, herbs and spices.

Kashmiri Pulav
$16

A delicious variant of rice pulao from Kashmiri cuisine made with nuts, dried fruits, and saffron.

Chicken Biryani
$20

Chicken cooked with spices in rice, flavoured with saffron.

Lamb Biryani
$21

Lamb cooked with spices in rice, flavoured with saffron.

Prawns Biryani
$22

Prawns cooked with spices in rice, flavoured with saffron.

Noodles

Chicken Haka Noodles
$22

Boiled noodles tossed with chopped cabbage, carrot, spring onion with Chinese sauces.

Side Dish

Fries
$9.99

Fries

Mix Raita
$6

Mix Raita

Indian Mix Salad
$9.99

Indian Mix Salad

Onion Salad
$7.99

Onion Salad

Papadum (4 piece)
$5

Papadum (4 piece)

Basmati Rice
$6

Basmati Rice

Mix Plater
$11

Mango Chutney, Papadum, Raita, Pickle

Masala Papad
$5

Masala Papad

Extra Chutney & Pickle Bowl
$3

Extra Chutney & Pickle Bowl

Fry Papadum (4 pieces)
$6

Fry Papadum (4 pieces)

Potato Fries
$9

Potato Fries

Loaded Fries
$15

Fries served with house special butter sauce, melted cheese, chopped onions, coriander and mayo.

Sweets

Indian Kulfi
$6

Indian Kulfi

Vanilla Ice Cream
$6

Ice cream Vanila

Brownie with Ice Cream
$11

Brownie with Ice Cream

Gulab jamun (3 piece)
$7

Gulab jamun (3 piece)

Rasgulla (3 piece)
$7

Rasgulla (3 piece)

Cassata Ice Cream
$9

Cassata Ice Cream

Indian Meetha Paan
$6

Indian Meetha Paan

Gulab Jamun with vanilla Ice Cream
$10

Gulab Jamun with vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Naan
$10

Chocolate Naan

Mango Shrikhand
$9

Mango Shrikhand

MINI THALI

Chole Bhature
$19

North Indian staple curry consists of cooked chickpeas in a deeply spiced tomato gravy and bhature, an unleavened deep-fried flatbread made from white flour

Amritsari Chole Kulche
$20

North Indian staple curry consists of cooked chickpeas in a deeply spiced tomato gravy and Crispy spiced mashed potato stuffed bread that is layered with butter and is cooked in a Tandoor.

Pav Bhaji
$19

Tasty and nutritious vegetables blended with bhaji masala and a mix of hotter spices. Severed with Dinner roll.

Sushi, sashimi and Japanese dishes at Tanto Japanese Dining

Tanto Japanese Dining

Tanto is a quietly polished Japanese restaurant where the day’s seafood and careful technique matter more than spectacle. The Epsom dining room has the relaxed mood of an izakaya, though the presentation of sushi, sashimi and seasonal specials is notably refined. Staff talk diners through changing items and sake choices with warmth, making the restaurant approachable for someone exploring beyond standard teriyaki. It is an appealing choice for a calm dinner when conversation and attentive service matter.

Sashimi and nigiri show the kitchen’s handling of fish and rice, while light tempura offers a useful textural contrast. Beef tataki, karaage, agedashi tofu and pork belly broaden a shared meal without requiring everyone to order the same style of dish. Specials may reflect the freshest market fish, so listen to the explanation before committing to a familiar favourite. A sake tasting can add interest for a longer evening, and the Japanese-inspired desserts reward leaving a little space at the end.

Address: 250 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023

Tanto Japanese Dining Menu

Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.

Starter - small dishes

EDAMAME

Boiled young soy beans

$9.50
TAKOYAKI

Fried Octopus Balls

$12
IKA

Salt & Pepper Squid with tartare sauce

$13
GESO

Squid tentacles

$15
CRISPY Prawns

Prawn twisters with Miso-Mayo sauce

$13

Bites - entree

Tuna Tartare

Fresh Tuna & Tartare sauce

$19.50
ABURI

Seared Oraking Salmon

$25.50
TATAKI

Seared Angus Beef Slices Ponzu Citrus Sauce

$25.50
EBI Fri

Crumbed Prawns

$22.50
KARAAGE

Marinated & Fried Chicken thigh

$21.50
GYOZA

Panfried Dumplings (Pork & Vege or Vege). Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$14.50
AGEDASHI

Fried TOFU & vege in soupy sauce. Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$23.50

Salad

Vegetarian option available

GREEN

Combination of fresh salad. Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$16
TOFU

TOFU with sesame cream sauce. Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$21.50
KAISOU

Combination of fresh salad with Seaweed. Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$21.50

Tempura - Battered

TEMPURA - Combination of Veges, Prawns & Fish
$33
TEMPURA - Combination of seasonal Vegetables

Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$28
TEMPURA - 5 Prawns
$35

Pan Fried & Crumbed

TERIYAKI - Chicken thigh
$37.50
TERIYAKI - Oraking Salmon
$39.50
TERIYAKI - Pan fried Tofu

Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$28
KATSU

Panko Crumbed Chicken

$29.50

Sashimi & Sushi

SASHIMI

Combination of fresh SASHIMI for today's fish

Entree 7 pieces $23 Main 18 pieces + Scallop, Lge prawns $68.50
NIGIRI

NIGIRI SUSHI (Entree 5 pcs / Main 12 pcs)

Entree 5 pcs $26.50 Main 12 pcs $59
ROLL

Separate Sushi rolls menu available. Please ask waiting staff

Donburi & Udon

Vegetarian option available

UDON

Assorted Tempura with Udon noodle soup. Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$30
SOBA

Assorted Tempura with Cold Soba Noodle. Vegetarian option available

Vegetarian Option
$34
KATSUDON

Chicken Cutlet with Egg Drop Sauce on Rice

$32
UNAGI

Teriyaki Eel on Rice

$49.50
Contemporary seafood dish at The Emerald Epsom

The Emerald Epsom

The Emerald combines a stylish neighbourhood bar with a kitchen capable of a proper lunch or dinner. Its Greenwoods Corner room feels polished without becoming formal, and the broad opening pattern makes it useful for an afternoon meeting, early meal or evening drink. The menu blends contemporary New Zealand ingredients with recognisable European comfort: oysters, crudo and small plates lead into fish, duck, lamb and steak. It suits a group that wants cocktails and food to carry equal weight.

Seafood is a good route through the menu. Tuna crudo brings citrus and wasabi heat, while mussels or a prawn cocktail offer richer, more nostalgic flavours. For a main course, market fish keeps the meal lighter; duck breast, lamb rump or an aged T-bone turn it into a longer dinner. Shoestring fries with parmesan and truffle are an easy side for the table. The express lunch can be useful on weekdays, but check its current availability and inclusions before relying on it.

Address: 581 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023

The Emerald Menu

Snacks

Te Matuku Bay Oysters
Half Dozen $38 / Dozen $74

Freshly shucked, lemon, shallots & chardonnay

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$24

Dark beer, soy & chipotle maple

Beef Croquettes
$26

Oyster mayonnaise & seared witloof

Fish Cakes
$24

Coriander, roasted peanut & chili nuoc cham

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$22

Lemon & fennel tips with crispy potato skins

Charcuterie Board
$52

Cured meats, bread, aged cheese, olives, pickles & grapes

Gnocchi
Small $24

Baked with aubergine, blistered tomato, basil & mozzarella

Prawn & Avocado Cocktail
$24

Pickled cucumber, 1000 island & pearls of the ocean

Crispy Pork Belly
$26

Black pudding, cauliflower & golden raisin vinaigrette

Green Lip Mussels
$24

Tomato, saffron & gin butter fumet

Yellow Fin Tuna Crudo
$28

Citrus ponzu, fennel, blood orange & wasabi tobiko

Charcuterie Board
Small $52

Cured meats, bread, aged cheese, olives, pickles & grapes

Gnocchi
$24

Baked with aubergine, blistered tomato, basil & mozzarella

Large

Eye Fillet Rossini
$54

Foie gras wilted greens, potato rosti & port wine reduction

Poached Salmon Fillet
$41

Niçoise salad, green bean, soft boiled egg, olive & tomato

Seared Duck Breast
$46

Confit duck leg, orange marmalade, brandy & pomme anna

Pork Escalope
$41

Battered out & herb crumbed, sauté leeks, garlic caper butter

Goats Cheese Filo Parcel
$36

Foraged greens, raw mushroom & artichoke salad

Smoked Chicken Risotto
$38

Savoy cabbage, crispy bacon, parmesan & raw egg yolk

Beer Battered Market Fish
$34

Sauce gribiche, house fries & mushy pea fritter

Braised Lamb Rump
$45

Mint & Dijon crushed potato, root vegetables & pinot noir

21-Day Aged Angus T-Bone
$52

Sauce bordelaise & cowboy butter

Sides

Shoestring Fries
$14

Parmesan & black truffle

Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
$16

Chestnuts & crispy sage

Delmonico Potatoes
$16

Garlic cream reduction & herb crust

Roast Kumara & Pumpkin
$16

Tomato pesto drizzle

Tomato & Red Onion Salad
$16

Aged balsamic & avocado oil

Sweet

Basque Cheesecake
$19

Buffalo yoghurt, braised rhubarb & apple honey

Baked Cherry Frangipane
$19

White chocolate ice cream & dark chocolate cremosa

Crème Brûlée
$19

Burnt sugar, hazelnut & thyme biscotti

Express Lunch Menu

$30. Available weekdays from 12pm - 3pm. Your choice of main and drink.

French Dip Steak Sandwich
Beer Battered Market Fish & Frites
The Emerald Prawn Cocktail
Roasted Kumara, Citrus & Chilli Salad
Cheeseburger, McClure's Pickles & Mustard
Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
Soho Rosé 2024, Waiheke Island
Famille Piffaut Chardonnay 2023, France
Devils Staircase Pinot Noir, Central Otago
Barossa Shiraz 2023, Barossa
Selection of Tap Beer

Tap

Heineken
$14
Heineken Silver
$14
Tiger
$12
Tuatara APA
$14

Bottles

Heineken
$11
Sol
$11
Tiger Crystal
$11
Monteiths Black
$11

Gins

Haymans
$11
Tanqueray
$13
Tanqueray 10
$16
Bombay Sapphire
$12

Tequila

Herradura Plata
$14
Herradura Reposado
$15
Herradura Selection Suprema
$50
Don Julio
$16

Whisky

Monkey Shoulder
$12
Laphroaig 10yr
$17
Glenfiddich 12yr
$17
Dalmore 15yr
$19

Non-Alcoholic

Coke
$6
Coke Zero
$6
Sprite
$6
Ginger Ale
$6

Classic Cocktails

Margarita
$22
Pornstar Martini
$24
Espresso Martini
$23

House Cocktails

Pimped Up, Bramble
$22

Haymans Gin, Elderflower, Simple Syrup, Berry & Rose syrup foam

Breakfast At Tiffanys
$20

Haymans Gin, Elderflower, Peach Teas, Lime & Mint syrup

Aotearoa Spritz
$20

Passionfruit Vodka, Peach, Jules Taylor Sauv Blanc, Citrus & Club Soda

Gastropub food at The Zookeeper's Son in Royal Oak

The Zookeeper's Son

The Zookeeper’s Son is Royal Oak’s large, energetic local for pub food, sport and group catch-ups. High ceilings, greenery and several distinct spaces give the venue more character than a standard sports bar, and there is room for families as well as bigger gatherings. The appeal is as much practical as culinary: generous opening hours, parking and a menu broad enough to accommodate burgers, salads, pizza and familiar pub mains. Choose it when the occasion needs flexibility and a lively atmosphere.

The better approach is to lean into classic gastropub comfort. Fish and chips, pork belly bites, calamari and burgers suit a casual meal, while sharing plates keep a drinks-led visit moving. Richer dishes benefit from a fresh salad or slaw alongside them. Live music, quizzes and televised sport can change the mood of the room considerably, so consult the venue calendar if a quiet conversation is the priority. Large groups should book and confirm the current group menu rather than assuming every dish is available.

Address: 715 Mount Albert Road, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023

The Zookeeper's Son Menu

Pub Snacks

Pull-Apart Garlic Loaf
$14

garlic butter

Korean-Fried Cauliflower
$20

Korean BBQ sauce, pickles

Salt & Pepper Squid
$22.50

garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Sticky Pork Belly Bites
$24

Gochujang BBQ glaze, chilli, sesame seeds

Loaded Fries
$25.50

BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion

Garlic Chilli Prawns
$26

blistered cherry tomatoes, green onion, chilli aioli on garlic butter pizza bread

Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
$24.50

smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$24.50

honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles

Onion Rings
$14.50

chipotle mayo

Fries
$13

confit garlic aioli

Tools Down Platter
$69

sticky pork belly bites, buttermilk fried chicken, Korean fried cauliflower, salt & pepper squid, pork & wagyu brisket meatballs, grilled focaccia

Pub Mains

Chicken Schnitty
$32.50

crumbed chicken breast, green herb slaw, gravy; choose fries or mash

Fish & Chips
$29.50

beer-battered daily catch, house fries, green herb slaw, tartare sauce

Potato Gnocchi
$29.50

leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale

Twice Cooked Pork Belly
$38

potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus

Fettuccine Carbonara
$29.50

creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano

Classic Caesar
$24

cos lettuce, bacon, herbed croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan snow; ADD grilled chicken +8.0

Green Tahini Bowl
$22

roast carrots, lemon ricotta verde, winter leaves, toasted buckwheat, pumpkin seed crunch; ADD grilled chicken +8.0

Butcher’s Cut Steak

Rotating cut of premium NZ beef, fries, café de Paris butter, red wine jus, charred winter greens

Butcher’s Cut Steak
$42

Rotating cut of premium NZ beef, fries, café de Paris butter, red wine jus, charred winter greens

Pizza

No gluten added base +2.5 | Dairy free mozzarella available

Margherita
$28

cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil

BBQ
$32

brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce

Bianca
$29

mushrooms, white sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, kale, parmesan

Chicken & Chorizo
$30

red onion, fire-roasted peppers, jalapeños

Desserts

American Chocolate Brownie Sundae
$16

chocolate peanut butter granola, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

Baked Cheesecake Pop
$14

chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbert

Sticky Date Pudding
$15

butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

Burgers

No gluten added bun +2.5 or lettuce bun available

Cheeseburger
$27

150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries

The Cluckerson
$29.50

crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries

The Hallouminati
$29.50

grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries

Sides

Cos Lettuce
$12

pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing

Charred Winter Greens
$14

garlic butter

Kids

15.5 Ea. All served with kids’ sundae. Available to kids 12 years and under. (V) vegetarian | (VO) vegetarian option | (NGA) no gluten added. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not a gluten-free zone, so please chat to our team if you have any questions. +2.5% surcharge on credit card payments.

Mini Beast Burger
$15.50

beef patty, cheese, ketchup, toasted bun, fries

Chook & Chips
$15.50

crumbed chicken bites, fries, tomato sauce

Lil’ Fish & Flicks
$15.50

crispy fish bites, fries, tartare sauce

Meatballs
$15.50

Italian tomato sauce, fettuccine, cheese

Grilled Chicken & Mash
$15.50

gravy, greens | NGA

Fettuccine
$15.50

Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella | V

Cheesy Mini Pizza
$15.50

mozzarella, pizza sauce | V; ADD bacon | pineapple | chicken

Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
$15.50

cheese sauce, mozzarella, gravy | V\O

Kids’ Sundae

100s & 1000s, chocolate OR caramel OR strawberry sauce • FREE WITH ANY KIDS MEAL •

Late Night

(V) vegetarian | (NGO) no gluten option. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not a gluten-free zone, so please chat to our team if you have any questions. +2.5% surcharge on credit card payments.

Korean-Fried Cauliflower
$20

Korean BBQ sauce, pickles

Salt & Pepper Squid
$22.50

garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$24.50

honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles

Onion Rings
$14.50

chipotle mayo

Fries
$13

confit garlic aioli

Margherita Pizza
$28

cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil

BBQ Pizza
$32

brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce

Cocktails

Tommy’s Margarita
$18

El Jimador reposado Tequila, agave nectar, lime juice

Passionfruit Daiquiri
$19

Flor de Caña Seco Rum, passionfruit purée, lime juice

Cosmopolitan
$18

Finlandia vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice

Pink Gin Martini
$20

Beefeater pink gin, lime juice, strawberry purée, soda water, mint leaves

Bitter Sweet Spritz
$18

Prosecco, lime juice, triple sec, cranberry juice, watermelon purée

Coconut Crush
$19

Finlandia vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice, coconut syrup, soda water, lime juice

Espresso Martini
$19

Finlandia vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup, espresso

Watermelon Sugar
$19

Absolut watermelon vodka, El Jimador blanco Tequila, watermelon purée, soda water, lemon juice

Strawberry Hill
$19

Absolut vanilla vodka, strawberry, passionfruit purée, lemon juice, apple juice

Zero Alcohol Cocktails

Lynchburg Lemonade 0%
$19

Lyre’s spiced non-alcoholic spirit, Lyre’s orangesec, lemonade, lime juice

Porn Star Martini 0%
$19

Lyre’s pink London spirit, Lyre’s Classico sparkling wine, vanilla syrup, passionfruit purée, lime juice

Cosmopolitan 0%
$18

Lyre’s orange sec, cranberry juice, strawberry syrup, lime juice, lemon twist

Pineapple Margarita 0%
$16

Lyre’s agave blanco spirit, pineapple juice, orange juice, agave syrup, salted & spiced rim

Tommy’s Margarita 0%
$18

Lyre’s agave blanco spirit, agave syrup, lime juice, pinch of salt

Refreshments

Coca-Cola
$6 / $7.50

Coca-Cola zero sugar

Fanta
$6
Schweppes
$6 / $7.50

Ginger Ale | Lemon, Lime & Bitters | Dry Lemonade | Tonic | Soda | Ginger Beer

Red Bull
$7

Energy Drink | Sugarfree | Coconut Edition Sugarfree

Keri Juice
$6.50

Apple | Pineapple | Orange | Cranberry

Milkshakes
$8.50

Chocolate | Banana | Caramel | Strawberry | Vanilla | Lime

Pink Panther
$8

Lemonade, cream, raspberry cordial, whipped cream

Spider
$8

Coca-Cola, ice cream

Blueberry Floss
$5

Lemonade, blueberry purée

Voyage Water 500ml / 1L
500ml $7 / 1L $11.50

Sparkling | Still

Thai noodles and stir-fries from Thai Kitchen Takeaway

Thai Kitchen Takeaway

Thai Kitchen Takeaway is a compact Mount Roskill operation whose strength is range rather than dining-room ceremony. The menu covers curries, noodle soups, stir-fries and several styles of fried rice, with chicken, beef, tofu, duck and seafood variations on many dishes. Food is cooked to order and portions are geared towards a satisfying takeaway dinner. It is a practical choice for households that want different proteins or spice levels without ordering from several places.

Pad Thai offers the familiar balance of tamarind, egg, bean sprouts and peanuts, while pad see ew brings wider noodles and a deeper savoury sauce. Tom yum fried rice and chilli basil fried rice provide more aromatic alternatives to a plain rice order. For curry, massaman is mellow and rich; green or red curry gives herbs and chilli more prominence. State the preferred heat clearly, and order rice separately where required. Recent feedback is mixed on consistency, so checking the food promptly after collection is sensible.

Address: 212 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

Thai Kitchen Takeaway Menu

Starters

Prawn toast (4 pcs)
$12

Crispy fried triangle of bread topped with mince prawns served with sweet chilli sauce

Fried won ton (4 pcs)
$12

Premium chicken mince mix with mince prawns with thai sweet chilli sauce.

Satay Chicken (3 pcs)
$11

Grilled thai style chicken tenderloin with peanut sauce.

Satay Tofu (5 pcs)
$10

Deep fried tofu with peanut sauce.

fish Cake (6 pcs)
$10

Deep fried fish cake with sweet chilli sauce

Spring Roll (4 pcs)
$11

Vegetarian spring roll, touch of egg when roll the pastry serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Curry Puff (4 pcs)
$11

pastry stuffed with onion and potatoes serve with sweet chilli sauce

Deep fried chicken wings (8pcs)
$12

Marinated chicken wings serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Soups

Tom Yum Soup
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu $21 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mussels(7pcs) $21 / Mixed Seafood $25

Popular thai soup with mushrooms, chilli and thai herbs.

Tom Kha Soup
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu $21 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mussels(7pcs) $21 / Mixed Seafood $25

Thai soup flavoured with thai herbs and coconut milk.

Duck noodle Soup (boneless)
$23

Popular thai duck noodle soup with beansprout and bakchoy served with rice noodle

Wonton Noodle soup
$23

Popular soup mixed of chicken and prawn with beansprout and bakchoy searved with rice noodle.

Salads

Thai beef salad
$22

Grilled beef in light spicy homemade sauce, red onion, tomato, cucumber and celery

Larb Gai
$22

Minced chicken with spring onion, red onion, coriander, roasted rice - spicy

Num tok
$22

Grilled meat of beef/chicken/tofu with spring onion, red onion, kaffir lime leaves, mint and roasted rice

Crispy chicken salad
$22

Home made chicken Schnitzel with lemon juice, tomato, coriander and red onion Served with fresh seasonal salad.

Prawns salad with lemongrass (8pcs)
$24

thai style poach king prawns served with lime juice, lemongrass and mints

Duck Salad
$24

Grilled roast duck in light spicy homemade sauce, red onion, tomato, cucumber and celery

Noodles

Pad thai
Chicken/Beef $21 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $25

Traditional thai rice noodle stir fried with our pad thai sauce, egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanut.

Pad-C-EW
Chicken/Beef $21 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $25

Stir fried flat rice noodles with seasonal vegetables and black soy sauce.

Pad Mee Goreng
Chicken/Beef $21 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $25

Stir fried yellow noodle with egg and vegetables

Pad Woon Sen
Chicken/Beef $21 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $25

Stir fried vermicelli with egg and vegetables.

Pad Kee Mau
Chicken/Beef $21 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $25

Stir fried flat rice noodle with garlic, chilli and basil.

Fried Rice

Thai fried rice
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $26

Stir fried jasmine rice with egg and vegetables

Pineapple fried rice
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $26

fried jasmine rice with pineapple, egg, and raisin

Chilli basil Fried rice
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $26

fried jasmine rice with basil leaves, chilli, egg on top

Tom Yum Fried rice
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $26

fried jasmine rice with tom yum paste and vegetables

Green Curry fried rice
Chicken/Beef $22 / Duck/Lamb $23 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $20 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $25 / Mixed seafood $26

fried jasmine rice with green curry paste and vegetables

Main Dishes

Gaeng kiew wan
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Green curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables. serve with rice.

Gaeng phed
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Red curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables serve with rice

Gaeng panang
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Red curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables serve with rice

Gaeng Kari
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $24 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Yellow curry paste with coconut milk, onion and potatoes served with rice

Gaeng massaman
Chicken breast (dice) $24

traditional southern part beef curry with potatoes and peanut served with rice

Pad Med Mamuang
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Sauteed vegetables with cashew nuts. serve with rice.

Pad kra praw
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Stir fried vegetables with garlic, chilli, Basil and spices. serve with rice

Pad kratiem prik thai
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Stir fried Garlic and Black pepper served with rice

Phat Khing
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Sauteed Ginger, onion and mushroom with oyster sauce. serve with rice

Pad Num Mun Huy
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Stir fried meat with Broccoli, onion, mushroom and oyster sauce serve with rice.

Pad priew wan Goong
Chicken/Beef $23 / Duck/Lamb $24 / Tofu/Mussels(7pcs) $22 / Prawns(6pcs) $25 / Scallop(6pcs) $26 / Mixed seafood $27

Stir fried meat with Broccoli, onion, mushroom and oyster sauce serve with rice.

Additions

Extra Jasmine rice
$4
Cashew nuts
$4
Roti
$3
Extra Egg
$2
Extra noodle
$3
Roti and Peanut Sauce
$5
Extra chicken
$5
Extra beef
$5
Extra Lamb
$5
Extra Prawn (3pcs)
$6
Extra Scallop (3pcs)
$8
Extra Musscles (3Pcs)
$5
Extra Duck
$5
Extra Tofu
$3

Soft Drinks

Coke (330 ML)
$3
Fanta (330 ML)
$3
Sprite (330 ML)
$3
L&P (330 ML)
$3
Coke (No sugar) (330 ML)
$3
Bundaberg (lemon,lime and bitter)
$5
Classic ginere beer
$4
Black Iced tea (Peach)
$5
Black Iced tea (lemon)
$5
Green Iced tea (Lemon)
$5
Most (Apple & Blackcurrant)
$4
Most (Apple)
$4
Most (Apple & Peach)
$4
Most (Apple & feijoa)
$4
Most (Apple, orange and mango)
$4
Most (Apple & Cranberry)
$4
Brunch dish at Little Urban cafe in Royal Oak

Little Urban

Little Urban is a friendly daytime cafe opposite Cornwall Park, a position that makes it particularly useful before or after a walk, a visit to Stardome or time at the playground. The covered deck, children’s activities and nearby parking remove much of the friction from a family brunch. Coffee is central, but the kitchen offers enough substance for a proper breakfast or lunch. The atmosphere is casual and local, better suited to an unhurried morning than a formal occasion.

Eggs, toast, mushrooms, bacon and other breakfast staples sit beside more colourful plates such as an açaí bowl or avocado on toast. Lunch brings sandwiches, salads and cabinet food, while high tea is available by arrangement. The menu has changed over time, so confirm a particular dish or dietary adaptation directly rather than relying on an older photograph. Weekend tables can fill after park activities, and an early visit gives the most relaxed experience as well as the broadest cabinet choice.

Address: 653 Manukau Road, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023

Little Urban Menu

Breakfast

Granola
$18

Housemade granola: honey toasted oats, nuts, seeds & dried fruits with Raglan Vanilla bean coconut yoghurt & poached pear

Vegan Porridge (NAD)
$19

Made with apple juice, coconut milk, LSA, bran flakes topped with apple compote

Shakshuka
$24 / Add extra Chorizo $4

Middle Eastern baked eggs. Fragrant braised tomatoes & capsicum, onion, garlic, feta served with turkish bread

Avocado on Toast
$25

Roasted red capsicum, feta, pickled fennel, dukkah, poached egg & balsamic reduction

Tiramisu French Toast
$27

Thick cut brioche, topped with vanilla mascarpone, dusting of cocoa powder,coffee anglaise & whipped cream

Crepes (NAG)/ Liege Waffles
$27

Served with vanilla bean mascarpone, FON candy floss, whipped cream & maple syrup. -Streaky bacon & grilled banana -Poached pear & apple compote

Ube French Toast
$28

Halaya ube & cream cheese stuffed brioche, coconut sorbet, vanilla bean mascarpone & maple syrup

Karaage Chicken Benedict
$28

2 Free range poached eggs, served on potato rostis, wilted spinach & yuzu hollandaise

Chilli Scrambled Eggs
$25

Scrambled eggs on sour dough, chilli oil, fresh chillies, herbs & rocket.

Eggs Benedict (NAG)
Florentine $23 / Smoked Salmon $27 / Mushrooms $26 / Halloumi $26 / Streaky Bacon $27

2 free range poached eggs served on Gluten free potato rostis with wilted spinach & Yuzu citrus hollandaise. -Florentine -Smoked Salmon -Mushrooms -Halloumi -Streaky Bacon

Eggs on Toast
$18 / Add extra bacon $4

2 Free range eggs any style with herbs & sourdough

Big Breakfast
$30

2 free range eggs any style, streaky bacon, mushrooms, cheese kransky sausage, hash sticks tomato & sourdough

Vegetarian Breakfast
$28

2 free range eggs any style, mushrooms, crispy kale, hash sticks, halloumi, tomato & sourdough

Lunch

Mushroom Stroganoff
$24

Creamy mixed mushrooms, garlic, onion, herbs, sour cream, on toasted Turkish bread, poached egg

Buddah Bowl
$26 / Smoked salmon $7 / Smoked chicken $5 / Salt & pepper Squid $4 / Marinated tofu $4

Pickled carrots, falafels, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, raw beetroot, quinoa, crispy kale, edamame, hummus & rainbow salad

B.L.A.T
$26 / Add fried egg $3.50

Toasted brioche bun, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado smash & fries

Beef & Bacon Burger
$29

Toasted brioche bun, housemade patty, crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, burger relish & fries

Bang Bang Chicken Burger
$29

Toasted brioche bun, housemade patty, slaw, crispy onion rings, bang bang sauce & fries

Japanese Style Chicken Waffles
$29

Karaage chicken, Leige waffles, honey soy dressing sesame seeds

Salt & Pepper Squid
$25

Deep fried squid, garden salad, fries & tartare sauce

Thai Chicken Salad
$27

Marinated chicken strips, crispy noodles, crispy shallots, tomatoes, cucumber, asian salad, bamboo shoots, mung beans & snowpea shoots.

Pie, Chips & Gravy
$22

Mince & cheese pie, rich onion gravy & fries

Thai Beef Salad
$26

Marinated beef strips, crispy noodles, crisy shallots, capsicum, tomatoes, mungbeans, asian salad, pak choi & snowpea shoots.

Fish & Chips
$28

Crumbed Dory, rainbow salad, fries

Pumpkin, Kale & Tofu
$25

Shredded kale, fennel, quinoa, pumpkin, marinated tofu, edamame, pumpkin seeds & green goddess dressing

Kids Menu

All meals served with Chips can be replaced by salad

Margherita Pizza
$13 / Add extra ham $3

Mozzarella Cheese & tomato

Hot Dog & Chips
$13
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
$14
Fish Bites & Chips
$14
Bacon & Egg with Toast
$15
Crepes (NAG)
$16

Banana & bacon, cream, FON candy floss & maple syrup

Kids Waffle
$16

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, fon candy floss, cream & maple syrup

Macaroni Cheese & Bacon Bites
$11

Sides

Small fries, tomato sauce & aioli
$10
Large fries, tomato sauce & aioli
$14
Chips & Onion Gravy
$16 / Add extra cheese $3
Smoked salmon
$12
Karaage Chicken
$13
Bacon/Sausage/Smoked Chicken
$11
Spinach/Avocado
$6
Tomato/mushroom
$8
Hollandaise
$4
Hash stix/Halloumi
$7
Egg
$3.50
Side salad
$6.50

Final Thoughts

These neighbourhoods reward choosing by occasion. Cazador, Parro, Forest and Pasta & Cuore turn dinner into an experience built around technique and strong ingredients. Tanto and The Emerald provide polished alternatives in Epsom, while Bhojan offers the breadth needed for a group with different appetites. The Zookeeper’s Son, Thai Kitchen and Little Urban cover the more casual end of the day without asking diners to cross the city.

Check the restaurant’s current menu and trading hours once the plan is taking shape, especially for seasonal dishes, lunch-only offers or a specific dietary need. A booking is wise for the smaller Mount Eden dining rooms, while takeaway venues benefit from ordering ahead at busy times. With that preparation, the area can handle anything from coffee after a park walk to a full shared feast.