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.

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
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
Heritage pork lonzo
Game terrine, pickled carrots, tarragon mustard
Duck parfait, red onion marmalade
Snacks
Nan-e-Bakshi - baked flatbread, parmesan, spinach
Grilled aubergine babaganoush, pita, za’atar
Boar croqueta, nduja mayonnaise, paprika
Stuffed fried olives, venison mince, rosemary
Spiced capicola
Starters
Persimmon, stracciatella, sal de chapulín, basil
Grilled venison heart, almond, guajillo chilli
Conservas pick ’n mix, piquillo butter, bread
Yellowfin tuna crudo, fino crème, salted grapes, black lime, curry leaf
Mains
Dry aged pork chop, quince, oloroso jus
Butternut gnocchi, mushrooms, burned butter, sage, hazelnuts
Char grilled venison, cauliflower, sour cherry, pine nuts
Fish of the day
Sides
Baby gem, radicchio, mint, sherry vinaigrette
Crispy potatoes, fennel mayonnaise
Roasted parsnip, honey glaze, brioche sauce, almond
Desserts
Sherry crème caramel, tea soaked prune
Dark chocolate & brandy mousse, candied orange, salted pistachio
Sorbet & ice cream - 3 scoops, served with a fennel torta
Affogato - vanilla ice cream, eighthirty espresso, Lustau Pedro Ximenez
Cheese
Pink and White Terraces washed rind, apple, miso
Mahoe blue, smoked honeycomb
Comte Millesime, walnuts
Hot drinks
Turkish coffee, cardamom, cinnamon, hand brewed in a copper cezve
Pickers Pocket tea - English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Mint, Green
Digestifs
Cazador ‘Vishnofka’ housemade sour cherry brandy
Hidalgo Alameda Cream Sherry, Jeres
Briottet Poire, Pear Brandy, France
Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximenez Jerez, Spain NV
Rolet Vin Jaune, Savagnin, Jura, France ’17
Lustau Emilin Moscatel Sherry, Spain, NV
Cocktails
Persian Princess - sparkling wine & liqueur de rose
Señor Harold - fino sherry, tequila & pear
Angel Caido - Palo Cortado sherry,white vermut, walnut liquor
The Copper Bullet - rojo vermut negroni
El Cazador Martini - Xoriger gin, Lustau vermut, manzanilla, olives
Alcohol free
Hibiscus Margarita - hibiscus, lime, orange & ginger
Azhar’s Autumn- dry honey, aged black tea & grapefruit soda
Black peach Spritz - charred peach, chamomile, pink peppercorn
The Copper Bullet 0% - spiced rojo vermut negroni
Pheasant’s fling 0% - caramelized orange & peat Old fashioned
Guided Sherry Flight
Guided Sherry Flight (3x45ml)
Sherry - Dry
60ml
Tio Pepe Fino
Tio Pepe Fino en Rama
Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla
Gonzalez Byass Leonor Palo Cortado 12 yo
Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado
Hidalgo Napoleon Amontillado
Gonzalez Byass Del Duque Amontillado 30 yo
Lustau Dry Oloroso Don Nuno
Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso
Lustau Oloroso Pata de Gallina Garcia Jarana 1/38
Sherry - Sweet
60ml
Hidalgo Alameda Cream Oloroso/PX
Lustau Emilin Moscatel
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio
Gonzalez Byass Apostles Medium Palo/PX 30 yo
Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso/PX 30 yo
Gonzalez Byass Noe Pedro Ximenez 30 yo
Wine by the glass
Ata Rangi Brut Sparkling Rosé, Martinborough, NZ ’23
Bon Vivant Rose, Syrah/Grenache, Provence, France ’24
Pegasus Bay Muscat, North Canterbury, NZ 20 (off dry)
Millton Clos Samuel Viognier, Gisborne, NZ ’22
Lapilli Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy ’23
Ataahua Chardonnay, North Canterbury, NZ ’23
Amoise Amber skin contact Albarino, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’24
Dubost Gamay, Beaujolais Villages Lantignie, France ’23
Alta Mora Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, Italy ’22
Vino de Montana Garnacha, Sierra de Gata, Cáceres, Spain ’20
Hopes Groves Estate Syrah, Hawkes Bay NZ ’20
Matane Primitivo, Puglia, Italy ’22
Cellar by the glass
La Tour du Bon Grenache/Cinsault, Bandol Rosé, France ’22
Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling, Waipara, NZ ’20
Carlos Serres Blanco Reserva Viura , Rioja , Spain ’19
Neudorf Home Vineyard Chardonnay, Nelson, NZ ’09
Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ ‘20
Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ ‘20
R. Lopez Tondonia Reserva ,Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain ‘11
Te Mata ‘Coleraine’ Cab/Merlot, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ‘23
Champagne & Méthode Traditionnelle
De Chanceny Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Loire, France NV
Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, Fr NV
Collet Art Deco Brut, Champagne, Fr NV
Nathalie Falmet Val Cornet Blanc de Noirs, Champagne, France NV
Rosé
Neudorf Tiritiri, Pinot Noir, Nelson, NZ’ 24
Vina Real Rioja Rosado Viura,Garnacha,Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain ’24
Lafran-Veyrolles Mouverdre, Bandol, France ’22
Hochar, Musar Jeune, Cinsault, Bekaa Valey, Lebanon ’22
Aard Syrah/Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’24
White
Soarda Breganze Bianco Vespaiolo, Veneto, Italy ’24
Charles Frey Eclectic Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France ’23
Torres Celeste Verdejo, Rueda, Spain ’23
Huntress Waikoa Orange Riesling/Sauvignon, Wairarapa, NZ ’23
Viura de Cabezadas, White Rioja, Spain ’23
Churchill's Grafite Rabigato Viosinho, Douro, Portugal ’22
Rippon Sauvignon Blanc, Wanaka, NZ ’21
Beach House Chenin Blanc, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’25
Dragon Bones Pinot Gris, Waitaki, NZ ’25
Muriel Blanco Viura, Rioja, Spain ’24
Prophet’s Rock Riesling, Central Otago, NZ ’24
Aard Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay NZ ’24
Jenny Dobson ‘Florence’ Fiano, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’25
Xavier Vignon Grenache blanc, Cote du Rhone, France ’23
Churton Viognier, Malrborough, NZ ’24
Felton Road Bannonckburn Chardonnay, Central Otago, NZ ’24
Famille Paquet Chardonnay, Macon Village, Burgundy, France’ 24
Odyssey Hera reserve Chardonnay, Gisbone, NZ ’24
Red
Loncomilla Magico País, Maule Valley, Chile ’21 (chilled)
Jean Foillard Gamay, Morgon, Beaujolais, France ’23 (chilled)
Prophet’s Rock Infusion Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ ’23 (chilled)
Aard Petit Pinot, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ’25
Kir Yianny Xinomavro, Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece ’22
Deep Down Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ ’24
Huntress Pinot Noir, Wairarapa, NZ ’23
Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago ’21
Piqueras Garnacha Albacete,Castile-La Mancha, Spain ’23
Enrico Serafino Barbera d’Asti, Piemonte, Italy ’22
Bodegas Godelia 'Viernes' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain ’21
Mas de Gassac Elise, Merlot blend. IGP Pays d'Hérault, France ’23
Rock Ferry Trig Hill Tempranillo, Central Otago, NZ ’22
Solanera Monastrell, Yecla, Spain ‘22
Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva, Rioja, Spain ’19
Te Mata Awatea Cabernet/Merlot, Hawkes Bay NZ ’23
Reed Knifes Edge Shiraz, Great Western, Victoria, Australia ’24
Cellar
Château de Pibarnon Cinsault/Mourvèdre, Bandol Rosé, France ’22
Alphonse Mellot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France ’20
Felton Bannockburn Chardonnay, Central Otago NZ ’19
Neudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay, Nelson, NZ ’16
Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, NZ ’17
Hans Herzog Nebbiolo, Marlborough NZ ’11
Gillman Cab Franc/Merlot, Matakana, NZ ’08
St Nesbit Merlot/Cabernet Blend, Karaka, NZ ’10
Te Mata ‘Coleraine’ Cab/Merlot, Hawke’s Bay, NZ ‘23
La Solitude Châteauneuf du Pape Syrah/Grenache, Rhône, France ‘22
Vega Sicilia Macán Tempranillo Rioja, Spain ’20
Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5°',Tempranillo Ribera del Duero, Spain ’18
Yalumba Octavius Shiraz, Barossa, Australia ’17
Fromm Auslese Riesling, Marlborough, NZ ’01 [750ml]
Fromm Auslese Riesling, Marlborough, NZ ’02 [750ml]
Beer
Tap Sawmill homegrown Lager 4%
Tap Sawmill Nimble Pale Ale 2.5%
Garage Project ‘Beer’ Lager 4.8%
McLeod’s Far North Chili Pilsner 5.2% [440ml]
Sawmill Doctor Doublebock Lager 6.5%
McLeod’s Cove Unfiltered Pale Ale 4.8%
Urbanaut Copacabana Brut IPA 7.1%
Sawmill Bright IPA 5.5%
Urbanaut Newtown Hazy Pale Ale 4.8%
Abel methode Cider, Nelson 2022 [375ml]
Abel methode Cider, Nelson NV [375ml]
Sawmill Bare Beer Pale Ale Non-Alcoholic <0.5%
Garage Project Tiny Lime Lager Non-Alcoholic <0.5%
Non Alcoholic
Antipodes mineral water (1L)
Cazador Tonic
Cazador Lemonade
Cazador Iced Tea
After dinner
Cazador ‘Vishnofka’ housemade sour cherry brandy
Hidalgo La Gitana Vermut Rojo, Jerez, Spain
Amaro Camatti Genoa, Italy
Briottet Framboise Sauvage, raspberry brandy, France
Briottet Poire William, pear brandy, France
González Byass Gran Reserva 12 yo Brandy de Jerez, Spain
The Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon, Kentucky, US
The Cadrona 8 Sherry Cask Whisky, NZ
Lagavulin 16 Single Malt Whisky, Islay, Scotland
Laphroaig 10 Single Malt Whisky, Islay, Scotland
Pegasus Bay Encore Riesling, Waipara NZ ’17
Churton Petit Manseng, Marlborough, NZ ’20
Fromm Auslese Riesling, Marlborough, NZ ’02
Sweet Sherry
Hidalgo Alameda Cream Oloroso/PX
Lustau Emilin Moscatel
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio
Gonzalez Byass Apostles Medium Palo/PX 30 yo
Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso/PX 30 yo
Gonzalez Byass Noe Pedro Ximenez 30 yo

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
BBQ Flat Bread
House made, long fermentation, charcoal fired.
Maximo's Burrata
Pumpkin puree, kabocha, pumpkin seeds
Croquetas
Mushroom mix, black truffle, burnt onion, sour cream.
BBQ Eggplant
Romesco, lettuce dressing, sesame seeds
Baby Cos
Salsa verde, ranch sauce, pangrattato
Smalls
Cured Raw Fish
White gazpacho, orange noisette, citrus
Chreed Tiger Prawns
Intense gambas pil pil sauce, chilli oil
Pork Sausage Botifarra
Chickpeas stew, radicchio salad, mustard
Mains
PASTA OF THE DAY
Leek Risotto
BBQ leek, sofrito, green picada, parmesan
Charcoal Grill
BBQ Fish
Fennel veloute, fresh fennel, potato gratin
Lamb Shoulder
Chermoula, carrot purre, labneh, pistachio
Prime T-Bone - 100g
(Ask your server the size available)
Dessert
Tiramisu
Dark Chocolate Crémeux
BBQ brioche, brownbutter ice cream
Crème Catalana Foam
Toffee, honeycomb, orange jelly
Sparkling
Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee NV, French
Bacio Della Luna Prosecco DOC, Italy
White Wines
Cembra Pinot Grigio, Italy
Greystone Riesling, New Zealand
Terroir Project Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Ozu By Otazu Chardonnay, Spain
Albert Bichot Petite Chablis, France
Orange Wine
Terroir Project Orange, New Zealand
Rosé and Chilled Red
San Marzano Tramari Puglia Rose, Italy
St. Pauls 'Missianer' Schiava Alto Adige, Italy
Red Wines
Emma Marris Pinot Noir, New Zealand
Varvaglione Mezzo Primitivo, Italy
Petra 'Zingari' Rosso Super Tuscan, Italy
Tempranillo 'Reserva' Rioja, Spain
Cocktails
Negroni- dry gin, vermouth, campari
Chilli margarita - tequila, lime, triple sec, chilli
Aperol Spritz - prosecco, aperol, soda
Limoncello Spritz - prossecco, limoncello, soda
Cosmopolitan - vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice
Non alcohol cocktail - project hydrosol, soda water
On Tap
Estrella Damn - on tap
Aperitifs
Vermouth #2 - A bitter sweet digestive with orange and herbs
Beer-Cider
Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
Sawmill Hazy IPA 5.90%
Sawmill Pale Ale - Low alcohol 2.5%
Sawmill no alcohol 0%
Sawmill Bright IPA 5,5%
Sawmill Ultra Low Carb - Larger 4,2%
Non Alcohol
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola zero
Schweppes lemonade
Tonic water, soda water
Apple, orange, pineapple - Juice
Voyage water - still, sparkling

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
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Antipasti
Entrée
Carpaccio di barbabietole
Beetroot carpaccio with hazelnuts, gorgonzola, olive oil & a dash of Balsamic vinegar
Bruschetta aglio, olio e pomodoro
Bruschetta with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and fresh tomato on sourdough bread (3pcs)
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi tipici Italiani
For 2 people, Italian charcuterie board accompanied with Pecorino cheese, Provolone cheese, Taleggio & tigella(4pcs)
Bresaola
Beef Bresaola, Parmigiano shaves, rocket, Kalamata Olives served with Homemade Focaccia
Burrata
Burrata served with eggplant puree, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes & homemade Focaccia bread
Pane e olio extra vergine di oliva
Sourdough bread and extra virgin olive oil (3pcs)
Homemade focaccia
Served with a side of EVOO & a drop of Balsamic vinegar
Pasta
Tortellini in brodo
Tortellini in free-range chicken broth
Tortellini con panna e Parmigiano
Tortellini with cream and Parmigiano Reggiano
Tortelloni burro e salvia
Tortelloni stuffed with Ricotta served with butter and sage
Tortelloni burro e pomodoro
Tortelloni stuffed with Ricotta served with butter and tomato concasse
Balanzoni
Spinach infused pasta filled with Prosciutto, Mortadella, Spinach & Ricotta served in a creamy Truffle sauce
Tagliatelle al ragù classico Bolognese
Tagliatelle with classic beef Bolognese ragout
Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Limone
Tagliatelle with Prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest in buttery sauce
Pappardelle al ragù di Agnello
Spinach infused Pappardelle with homemade slow cooked lamb ragout
Spaghetti con Gorgonzola
Homemade Spaghetti topped with creamy gorgonzola, walnuts and fresh green leaves
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana
Homemade Spaghetti in Amatriciana sauce (Pork Guanciale, chilli, pepper, tomato and Pecorino cheese)
Spaghetti Pesto e Gamberi
Homemade Spaghetti served with Basil Pesto and sauteed Prawns
Gnocchi di patate con Taleggio e Porri croccanti
Potato gnocchi served with creamy taleggio and braised leek
Gnocchi di patate con ragout di Pollo e Funghi
Potato gnocchi served with free-range spicy chicken ragout and mushrooms
Secondi
Cotoletta alla Petroniana
Pork loin schnitzel topped with Prosciutto di Parma and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano served with a side salad
Polpette
Beef meatballs cooked in tomato sauce and peas served with two garlic bruschetta
Caponata (My way)
Eggplant, capsicum and zucchini slow braised in mildly spicy tomato sauce, served with 2 tigella bread
Sides
Insalata mista verde
Mixed green leaf salad with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic vinegar
Insalata di “pomidori”
Tomato salad with red onion and fresh basil (available only in season)
Verdure miste al forno
Mixed oven roasted vegetables
Porzione di pane con lievito madre
Side of Sourdough bread (2pcs)
Extra virgin olive oil
Butter
Balsamic vinegar
Parmigiano Reggiano
Tigella singola
Single tigella bread
Desserts
Budino di cioccolato & Amaretto
Dark chocolate & Amaretto liquer pudding, topped with crumbled amaretti biscuits
Tiramisu (la ricetta della nonna Elsa)
The inevitable Tiramisu (Nonna Elsa’s recipe)
Crostata
Jam tart served with a scoop of vanilla gelato and toasted almond flakes
Affogato
Italian gelato served with a double shot lavazza coffee and traditional cantucci
Panna cotta con cioccolato & mandorle
Panna cotta with chocolate ganache and toasted almond flakes (made without gelatin)
Panna cotta con coulis di frutta
Panna cotta with berry coulis, hazelnuts and meringue (made without gelatin)
Take home Pasta
Price per portion
Spaghetti alla Chitarra (100g)
Tagliatelle (100g)
Pappardelle (100g)
Potato Gnocchi (200g)
Tortelloni (150g)
Tortellini (150g)
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*
#2 LONG PASTA LAMB
*1x 100g Spinach infused Pappardelle (uncooked) 1x Lamb Ragout 1x Parmesan * cooking instructions*
#3 vegetarian FILLED PASTA
1X 150g Ricotta Tortelloni (uncooked) 1x tomato, garlic, basil sauce 1x grated parmesan +cooking instructions
#4 FILLED PASTA
*1x 150g Pork Tortellini (uncooked) 1x creamy parmigiano sauce 2x tigella breads * cooking instructions*
#5 GNOCCHI
1x 200g Potato Gnocchi (uncooked) 1x Puttanesca sauce (tomato, capers, olives) 1x Focaccia bread +cooking instructions

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
Little bowl of seaweed dusted fries, toasted chilli goop
Crunchy crudités & pickles, creamy roasted pine nut dip
Warm Florets Bakery focaccia, old wine butter
Sharing Plates
Crispy rosemary farinata, burnt rhubarb, jalapeno, yuzu pepper
Baby cos, curry leaf ranch, spiced rice bubbles, crunchy nut chilli oil
Marmite-glazed hasselback potato, olive cream, paprika, chives
Nasturtium harissa butter beans, breadcrumbs, smoked onion, mint yoghurt
Fried halloumi, mustard butter greens, pickle juice caramel, parmesan crisps
Sweet Treats
Marigold ice cream, sour kyoho grape gumdrops
Cinnamon jelly, brown sugar & soy sauce ice cream, green apple sherbet
Spring blossom ambrosia, young coconut custard, salted strawberry marshmallow
Cocktails
Hibiscus negroni
Cherry tomato martini
Passionfruit hot sauce margarita
Orange & vanilla whiskey sour w orange peel sherbet
Mandarin & marigold gin fizz
Saison Fallen Quinces vermouth
Non-Alcs
Feijoa skin & mint soda
Yuzu 0% shandy
Good Sh*t ginger prebiotic soda
CoAqua coconut water with lime
Antipodes sparkling water 1L
Wine
Organico Pét Nat Field Blend
Swift Marceline Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle
Windrush Organic Sauvignon Blanc
Bostock Pinot Gris
Scout Chardonnay
Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling
Swift Cabernet Franc Rosé
Bryterlater Brambles Orange
Brood Sedure Pinot Noir
Seresin Beautiful Chaos Syrah
Decibel Gimblett Gravels Malbec
Tettonica Pinot Nouveau (chilled red)
Beer
Garage Project Treehugger Pilsner
Urbanaut Detroit IPA
Liberty Juice Bro Hazy Pale Ale
Garage Project Fugazi Session Ale
Epic Superzero Non-Alc IPA
Three Wise Birds Bach Life Dry Cider

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A deep-fried conical pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
Onion Bhaji
Spiced Onion mix with chickpeas and rice flour batter and deep fried.
Paneer Ke Sholey
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
Deep fried patty of spinach, paneer, potatoes, cheese, peas and spices, served with mint chutney.
Tandoori Mushroom
Mushrooms and other vegetables marinated in tandoori paste and grilled over charcoal tandoor.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese and other vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled over charcoal tandoor.
Hariyali Paneer Tikka
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
Soya pieces marinated in a mixture of yogurt, sauces, and spices, then grilled over charcoal in a tandoor.
Tandoori Falahari Chaat
Fresh Seasonal Fruits Marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled over charcoal for a smoky twist.
NON VEGETARIANKA ENTREES
Tandoori Drumstick 4 pieces
A dish of roasted chicken marinated in yogurt and generously spiced and roasted over a charcoal tandoor.
Old Gold Chicken Tikka (5 pieces)
Chicken chunks marinated in Indian spices & yogurt, essentially a boneless version of tandoori chicken roasted over a charcoal tandoor.
Chicken Gilafi Kebab
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
Whole Chicken marinated with yogurt ginger garlic paste with special tandoori spices roasted over a charcoal tandoor.
Bhatti Ka Murg(Tandoori Chicken) Half
Whole Chicken marinated with yogurt ginger garlic paste with special tandoori spices roast in tandoor.
Murgh Malai Tikka (5 pieces)
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
Minced Lamb with chopped onion marinated with Indian spices cooked in a charcoal oven.
Kadak Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb roasted in charcoal, stuffed cheese and deep fried.
Mansoori Lamb Chops (4 pieces)
Lamb chop marinated in yogurt, herb and spices and cooked in a charcoal tandoor.
Halryali Chicken Tikka (5 pieces)
Chicken chunks is marinated with fresh green herbs - mint and coriander leaves along with spices and roasted over a charcoal tandoor.
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Fish pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger and garlic paste with special tandoori spices and roast over charcoal tandoor.
Tandoori Prawns
Prawns marinated in yogurt, herb, and spices and cooked over charcoal tandoor.
KIDS MENU
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Fish Bites & Chips
Fish Bites & Chips
CHEESE & BROCCOLI BITES
CHEESE & BROCCOLI BITES
Butter Chicken & Rice
Butter Chicken & Rice
Butter Paneer & Rice
Butter Paneer & Rice
Frymes
Frymes
Vegetarian Curry
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with onion, coriander, cumin, tomato, and spices.
Dal Makhni
Black whole lentil, red kidney beans cooked with chopped onion, tomato and Indian spices & cream.
Vegetable Korma
Vegetable tossed with onions, garlic fenugreek & cooked in cashew gravy.
Pindi Chana Masala
Classic spicy chickpeas seasoned with Indian masala
Vegetable Kolhapuri
Mixed Vegetables cooked with homemade sauce, coconut powder, Indian masala and garnished with coconut cream.
Matar/Paneer Malai
Green peas, fenugreek cooked together with cashew paste and creamy herbs.
Chef Special Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with chef's special gravy, onion, capsicum, herbs, and secret homemade spices.
Malai Kofta
Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls deep fried and cooked in rich spicy gravy
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy, spices & chopped gravy.
Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with fresh roasted ground spices in onions and tomato mixture with bell peppers and prepared in kadai (wok).
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated cottage cheese chunks cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy.
Kaju Paneer Masala
Cottage cheese and roasted cashew cooked with rich and creamy sauce.
Baingan Bharta
Smokey roasted eggplant mashed with Indian spices, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander.
Butter Panner
Cottage cheese pieces cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy.
Bhojan Special Soya Chap Curry
Soya pieces cooked with capsicum, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, fresh coriander and Indian spices.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Fresh seasonal vegetable cooked with ginger, onion, tomato, capsicum, and finished with freshly ground spices.
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower cooked in onion, tomato with indian spices and coriander.
Butter Paneer
Cottage cheese pieces cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy.
Lahsooni Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with lots of fresh garlic & roasted ground spices in onions and tomato gravy.
Bhojan special Paneer Angara
Exotic smoky flavours of cottage cheese pieces cooked with chopped and bhojan special smoky gravy.
Chicken Curry
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor then finished in mild creamy tomato gravy.
Methi Murgh Masala
Boneless chicken cooked with fenugreek, blended with herbs and spices.
Chef Special Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, herbs, and secret homemade spices.
Chicken Korma
Traditionally a mild dish marinated Boneless chicken in cardamom, cinnamon and yogurt and prepared in slow cooked gravy.
Chicken Madras
A traditional south Indian style curry Boneless chicken cooked with coconut gravy and red chilli sauce.
Chicken Saagwala
A delicious curry from northwest Indian region. Boneless chicken pieces cooked with herbs and spices in mild spinach sauce.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in delicious mango flavoured cream and lightly spiced sauce
Chicken Mughlai
Boneless pieces of juicy chicken smothered in a thick curry sauce and blend of aromatics, cream, and nutty ingredients.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked in hot and tangy goan sauce
Gongura Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with gongura pickle and chef special gravy.
Desi Chicken
Chicken with bone cooked in bhojan special gravy with fresh tomato and whole process of cooking is a traditional Indian way.
Murgh ki Chingari
Exotic smoky flavours of boneless chicken pieces cooked with chopped and bhojan special smoky gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated Chicken chunks cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy
RA-RA Chicken
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
A specialty of lamb pieces cooked in our special herbs and intense spices.
Southern Railways Lamb Curry
Tender pieces of Lamb and potatoes and other Indian ingredients along with dates and tamarind sauce.
Lamb Saagwala
A delicious curry from northwest Indian region. Lean lamb pieces cooked with herbs and spices in mild spinach sauce.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Marinated Lamb chunks cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in hot and tangy goan sauce.
Lamb Korma
Traditionally a mild dish marinated in cardamom, cinnamon and yogurt and prepared in slow cooked gravy.
Lamb Mughlai
Lean lamb pieces smothered in a thick curry sauce and blend of aromatics, cream, and nutty ingredients.
Chef Special Lamb
Lean lamb pieces cooked with diced onion, spices, and herbs.
SEA FOOD
Butter Prawns
Prawn pieces cooked in mild creamy based tomato gravy.
Prawns Do Pyaza
Prawns cooked with diced onion and chef special gravy, spices and herbs.
Malabari Prawns
Prawns cooked in onion tomato gravy, coconut cream and Indian malabari spices.
Prawns Masala
Prawns cooked in richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy and indian spices.
Fish Curry
Fish pieces cooked with ginger, garlic, tomato and typical Indian curry ingredients.
Fish Malabari
Fish pieces cooked in onion tomato gravy, coconut cream and Indian malabari spices.
Fish Tikka Masala
Marinated Fish pieces cooked in tandoor and finished in a richly spiced tomato-based tikka masala gravy.
Goat Curry
Goat saagwala
A delicious curry Comes from the Northwest Indian region. Lean goat pieces cooked with herbs and spices in mild spinach sauce.
Goat Kadai
Goat cooked with fresh roasted ground spices in onions and tomato mixture with bell peppers and prepared in kadhai wok.
Goat curry
Goat cooked with ginger,garlic,tomato and typical indian curry ingredients.
Curry Partner Naan Bread
Plain Naan
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Garlic Naan
Cheese Garlic Naan
Plain Roti
Plain Roti
Garlic Butter Roti
Garlic Butter Roti
Lachha Paratha
Lachha Paratha
Onion Coriander Kulcha
Onion Coriander Kulcha
Kashmiri Naan
Kashmiri Naan
Mix Vegetable Paratha
Mix Vegetable Paratha
Keema Naan
Paneer
Keema Naan
Chicken / Lamb
Chilli Cheese Naan
Chilli Cheese Naan
BHOJAN का INDO CHINESE
Veg Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and sour soup is a simple, yet incredibly flavourful dish made with lots of fresh veggies and vibrant spices.
Veg Manchow Soup
Fine chopped veggies in In-house made Chinese sauce & crispy noodles on the top
Paneer 65
Cooked in Hyderabadi style with yogurt, curry leaves, mustard seeds & Indian spices.
Chilli Paneer
Tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce with sliced onions and capsicum.
Veg Manchurian
Vegetables balls cooked with all Chinese sauce, diced spring onion, carrot, capsicum & cabbage.
Veg Fried Rice
Rice, vegetables, and soy sauce add & stir to combine.
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice, chicken, chopped vegetables, and soy sauce add & stir to combine.
Chicken Manchow Soup
Fine chopped veggies in In-house made Chinese sauce & crispy noodles on the top
Chicken Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and sour soup is a simple, yet incredibly flavourful dish made with lots of fresh veggies and vibrant spices.
Chicken 65
Cooked in Hyderabadi style with yogurt, curry leaves, mustard seeds & Indian spices.
Chilli Chicken
Tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce with sliced onions and capsicum.
Chilli Prawns
Tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce with sliced onions and capsicum.
Veg Haka Noodles
Boiled noodles tossed with chopped cabbage, carrot, spring onion with Chinese sauces.
Biryani
Veg Biryani
Seasonal garden-fresh vegetables cooked with Rice, herbs and spices.
Kashmiri Pulav
A delicious variant of rice pulao from Kashmiri cuisine made with nuts, dried fruits, and saffron.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken cooked with spices in rice, flavoured with saffron.
Lamb Biryani
Lamb cooked with spices in rice, flavoured with saffron.
Prawns Biryani
Prawns cooked with spices in rice, flavoured with saffron.
Noodles
Chicken Haka Noodles
Boiled noodles tossed with chopped cabbage, carrot, spring onion with Chinese sauces.
Side Dish
Fries
Fries
Mix Raita
Mix Raita
Indian Mix Salad
Indian Mix Salad
Onion Salad
Onion Salad
Papadum (4 piece)
Papadum (4 piece)
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice
Mix Plater
Mango Chutney, Papadum, Raita, Pickle
Masala Papad
Masala Papad
Extra Chutney & Pickle Bowl
Extra Chutney & Pickle Bowl
Fry Papadum (4 pieces)
Fry Papadum (4 pieces)
Potato Fries
Potato Fries
Loaded Fries
Fries served with house special butter sauce, melted cheese, chopped onions, coriander and mayo.
Sweets
Indian Kulfi
Indian Kulfi
Vanilla Ice Cream
Ice cream Vanila
Brownie with Ice Cream
Brownie with Ice Cream
Gulab jamun (3 piece)
Gulab jamun (3 piece)
Rasgulla (3 piece)
Rasgulla (3 piece)
Cassata Ice Cream
Cassata Ice Cream
Indian Meetha Paan
Indian Meetha Paan
Gulab Jamun with vanilla Ice Cream
Gulab Jamun with vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Naan
Chocolate Naan
Mango Shrikhand
Mango Shrikhand
MINI THALI
Chole Bhature
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
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
Tasty and nutritious vegetables blended with bhaji masala and a mix of hotter spices. Severed with Dinner roll.

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.
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Starter - small dishes
EDAMAME
Boiled young soy beans
TAKOYAKI
Fried Octopus Balls
IKA
Salt & Pepper Squid with tartare sauce
GESO
Squid tentacles
CRISPY Prawns
Prawn twisters with Miso-Mayo sauce
Bites - entree
Tuna Tartare
Fresh Tuna & Tartare sauce
ABURI
Seared Oraking Salmon
TATAKI
Seared Angus Beef Slices Ponzu Citrus Sauce
EBI Fri
Crumbed Prawns
KARAAGE
Marinated & Fried Chicken thigh
GYOZA
Panfried Dumplings (Pork & Vege or Vege). Vegetarian option available
AGEDASHI
Fried TOFU & vege in soupy sauce. Vegetarian option available
Salad
Vegetarian option available
GREEN
Combination of fresh salad. Vegetarian option available
TOFU
TOFU with sesame cream sauce. Vegetarian option available
KAISOU
Combination of fresh salad with Seaweed. Vegetarian option available
Tempura - Battered
TEMPURA - Combination of Veges, Prawns & Fish
TEMPURA - Combination of seasonal Vegetables
Vegetarian option available
TEMPURA - 5 Prawns
Pan Fried & Crumbed
TERIYAKI - Chicken thigh
TERIYAKI - Oraking Salmon
TERIYAKI - Pan fried Tofu
Vegetarian option available
KATSU
Panko Crumbed Chicken
Sashimi & Sushi
SASHIMI
Combination of fresh SASHIMI for today's fish
NIGIRI
NIGIRI SUSHI (Entree 5 pcs / Main 12 pcs)
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
SOBA
Assorted Tempura with Cold Soba Noodle. Vegetarian option available
KATSUDON
Chicken Cutlet with Egg Drop Sauce on Rice
UNAGI
Teriyaki Eel on Rice

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
Freshly shucked, lemon, shallots & chardonnay
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Dark beer, soy & chipotle maple
Beef Croquettes
Oyster mayonnaise & seared witloof
Fish Cakes
Coriander, roasted peanut & chili nuoc cham
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Lemon & fennel tips with crispy potato skins
Charcuterie Board
Cured meats, bread, aged cheese, olives, pickles & grapes
Gnocchi
Baked with aubergine, blistered tomato, basil & mozzarella
Prawn & Avocado Cocktail
Pickled cucumber, 1000 island & pearls of the ocean
Crispy Pork Belly
Black pudding, cauliflower & golden raisin vinaigrette
Green Lip Mussels
Tomato, saffron & gin butter fumet
Yellow Fin Tuna Crudo
Citrus ponzu, fennel, blood orange & wasabi tobiko
Charcuterie Board
Cured meats, bread, aged cheese, olives, pickles & grapes
Gnocchi
Baked with aubergine, blistered tomato, basil & mozzarella
Large
Eye Fillet Rossini
Foie gras wilted greens, potato rosti & port wine reduction
Poached Salmon Fillet
Niçoise salad, green bean, soft boiled egg, olive & tomato
Seared Duck Breast
Confit duck leg, orange marmalade, brandy & pomme anna
Pork Escalope
Battered out & herb crumbed, sauté leeks, garlic caper butter
Goats Cheese Filo Parcel
Foraged greens, raw mushroom & artichoke salad
Smoked Chicken Risotto
Savoy cabbage, crispy bacon, parmesan & raw egg yolk
Beer Battered Market Fish
Sauce gribiche, house fries & mushy pea fritter
Braised Lamb Rump
Mint & Dijon crushed potato, root vegetables & pinot noir
21-Day Aged Angus T-Bone
Sauce bordelaise & cowboy butter
Sides
Shoestring Fries
Parmesan & black truffle
Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
Chestnuts & crispy sage
Delmonico Potatoes
Garlic cream reduction & herb crust
Roast Kumara & Pumpkin
Tomato pesto drizzle
Tomato & Red Onion Salad
Aged balsamic & avocado oil
Sweet
Basque Cheesecake
Buffalo yoghurt, braised rhubarb & apple honey
Baked Cherry Frangipane
White chocolate ice cream & dark chocolate cremosa
Crème Brûlée
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
Heineken Silver
Tiger
Tuatara APA
Bottles
Heineken
Sol
Tiger Crystal
Monteiths Black
Gins
Haymans
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Bombay Sapphire
Tequila
Herradura Plata
Herradura Reposado
Herradura Selection Suprema
Don Julio
Whisky
Monkey Shoulder
Laphroaig 10yr
Glenfiddich 12yr
Dalmore 15yr
Non-Alcoholic
Coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Classic Cocktails
Margarita
Pornstar Martini
Espresso Martini
House Cocktails
Pimped Up, Bramble
Haymans Gin, Elderflower, Simple Syrup, Berry & Rose syrup foam
Breakfast At Tiffanys
Haymans Gin, Elderflower, Peach Teas, Lime & Mint syrup
Aotearoa Spritz
Passionfruit Vodka, Peach, Jules Taylor Sauv Blanc, Citrus & Club Soda

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
garlic butter
Korean-Fried Cauliflower
Korean BBQ sauce, pickles
Salt & Pepper Squid
garlic aioli, fresh lemon
Sticky Pork Belly Bites
Gochujang BBQ glaze, chilli, sesame seeds
Loaded Fries
BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion
Garlic Chilli Prawns
blistered cherry tomatoes, green onion, chilli aioli on garlic butter pizza bread
Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles
Onion Rings
chipotle mayo
Fries
confit garlic aioli
Tools Down Platter
sticky pork belly bites, buttermilk fried chicken, Korean fried cauliflower, salt & pepper squid, pork & wagyu brisket meatballs, grilled focaccia
Pub Mains
Chicken Schnitty
crumbed chicken breast, green herb slaw, gravy; choose fries or mash
Fish & Chips
beer-battered daily catch, house fries, green herb slaw, tartare sauce
Potato Gnocchi
leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale
Twice Cooked Pork Belly
potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus
Fettuccine Carbonara
creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano
Classic Caesar
cos lettuce, bacon, herbed croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan snow; ADD grilled chicken +8.0
Green Tahini Bowl
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
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
cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil
BBQ
brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce
Bianca
mushrooms, white sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, kale, parmesan
Chicken & Chorizo
red onion, fire-roasted peppers, jalapeños
Desserts
American Chocolate Brownie Sundae
chocolate peanut butter granola, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
Baked Cheesecake Pop
chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbert
Sticky Date Pudding
butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Burgers
No gluten added bun +2.5 or lettuce bun available
Cheeseburger
150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries
The Cluckerson
crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries
The Hallouminati
grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries
Sides
Cos Lettuce
pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing
Charred Winter Greens
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
beef patty, cheese, ketchup, toasted bun, fries
Chook & Chips
crumbed chicken bites, fries, tomato sauce
Lil’ Fish & Flicks
crispy fish bites, fries, tartare sauce
Meatballs
Italian tomato sauce, fettuccine, cheese
Grilled Chicken & Mash
gravy, greens | NGA
Fettuccine
Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella | V
Cheesy Mini Pizza
mozzarella, pizza sauce | V; ADD bacon | pineapple | chicken
Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
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
Korean BBQ sauce, pickles
Salt & Pepper Squid
garlic aioli, fresh lemon
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles
Onion Rings
chipotle mayo
Fries
confit garlic aioli
Margherita Pizza
cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil
BBQ Pizza
brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce
Cocktails
Tommy’s Margarita
El Jimador reposado Tequila, agave nectar, lime juice
Passionfruit Daiquiri
Flor de Caña Seco Rum, passionfruit purée, lime juice
Cosmopolitan
Finlandia vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice
Pink Gin Martini
Beefeater pink gin, lime juice, strawberry purée, soda water, mint leaves
Bitter Sweet Spritz
Prosecco, lime juice, triple sec, cranberry juice, watermelon purée
Coconut Crush
Finlandia vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice, coconut syrup, soda water, lime juice
Espresso Martini
Finlandia vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup, espresso
Watermelon Sugar
Absolut watermelon vodka, El Jimador blanco Tequila, watermelon purée, soda water, lemon juice
Strawberry Hill
Absolut vanilla vodka, strawberry, passionfruit purée, lemon juice, apple juice
Zero Alcohol Cocktails
Lynchburg Lemonade 0%
Lyre’s spiced non-alcoholic spirit, Lyre’s orangesec, lemonade, lime juice
Porn Star Martini 0%
Lyre’s pink London spirit, Lyre’s Classico sparkling wine, vanilla syrup, passionfruit purée, lime juice
Cosmopolitan 0%
Lyre’s orange sec, cranberry juice, strawberry syrup, lime juice, lemon twist
Pineapple Margarita 0%
Lyre’s agave blanco spirit, pineapple juice, orange juice, agave syrup, salted & spiced rim
Tommy’s Margarita 0%
Lyre’s agave blanco spirit, agave syrup, lime juice, pinch of salt
Refreshments
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola zero sugar
Fanta
Schweppes
Ginger Ale | Lemon, Lime & Bitters | Dry Lemonade | Tonic | Soda | Ginger Beer
Red Bull
Energy Drink | Sugarfree | Coconut Edition Sugarfree
Keri Juice
Apple | Pineapple | Orange | Cranberry
Milkshakes
Chocolate | Banana | Caramel | Strawberry | Vanilla | Lime
Pink Panther
Lemonade, cream, raspberry cordial, whipped cream
Spider
Coca-Cola, ice cream
Blueberry Floss
Lemonade, blueberry purée
Voyage Water 500ml / 1L
Sparkling | Still

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)
Crispy fried triangle of bread topped with mince prawns served with sweet chilli sauce
Fried won ton (4 pcs)
Premium chicken mince mix with mince prawns with thai sweet chilli sauce.
Satay Chicken (3 pcs)
Grilled thai style chicken tenderloin with peanut sauce.
Satay Tofu (5 pcs)
Deep fried tofu with peanut sauce.
fish Cake (6 pcs)
Deep fried fish cake with sweet chilli sauce
Spring Roll (4 pcs)
Vegetarian spring roll, touch of egg when roll the pastry serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Curry Puff (4 pcs)
pastry stuffed with onion and potatoes serve with sweet chilli sauce
Deep fried chicken wings (8pcs)
Marinated chicken wings serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Soups
Tom Yum Soup
Popular thai soup with mushrooms, chilli and thai herbs.
Tom Kha Soup
Thai soup flavoured with thai herbs and coconut milk.
Duck noodle Soup (boneless)
Popular thai duck noodle soup with beansprout and bakchoy served with rice noodle
Wonton Noodle soup
Popular soup mixed of chicken and prawn with beansprout and bakchoy searved with rice noodle.
Salads
Thai beef salad
Grilled beef in light spicy homemade sauce, red onion, tomato, cucumber and celery
Larb Gai
Minced chicken with spring onion, red onion, coriander, roasted rice - spicy
Num tok
Grilled meat of beef/chicken/tofu with spring onion, red onion, kaffir lime leaves, mint and roasted rice
Crispy chicken salad
Home made chicken Schnitzel with lemon juice, tomato, coriander and red onion Served with fresh seasonal salad.
Prawns salad with lemongrass (8pcs)
thai style poach king prawns served with lime juice, lemongrass and mints
Duck Salad
Grilled roast duck in light spicy homemade sauce, red onion, tomato, cucumber and celery
Noodles
Pad thai
Traditional thai rice noodle stir fried with our pad thai sauce, egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanut.
Pad-C-EW
Stir fried flat rice noodles with seasonal vegetables and black soy sauce.
Pad Mee Goreng
Stir fried yellow noodle with egg and vegetables
Pad Woon Sen
Stir fried vermicelli with egg and vegetables.
Pad Kee Mau
Stir fried flat rice noodle with garlic, chilli and basil.
Fried Rice
Thai fried rice
Stir fried jasmine rice with egg and vegetables
Pineapple fried rice
fried jasmine rice with pineapple, egg, and raisin
Chilli basil Fried rice
fried jasmine rice with basil leaves, chilli, egg on top
Tom Yum Fried rice
fried jasmine rice with tom yum paste and vegetables
Green Curry fried rice
fried jasmine rice with green curry paste and vegetables
Main Dishes
Gaeng kiew wan
Green curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables. serve with rice.
Gaeng phed
Red curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables serve with rice
Gaeng panang
Red curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables serve with rice
Gaeng Kari
Yellow curry paste with coconut milk, onion and potatoes served with rice
Gaeng massaman
traditional southern part beef curry with potatoes and peanut served with rice
Pad Med Mamuang
Sauteed vegetables with cashew nuts. serve with rice.
Pad kra praw
Stir fried vegetables with garlic, chilli, Basil and spices. serve with rice
Pad kratiem prik thai
Stir fried Garlic and Black pepper served with rice
Phat Khing
Sauteed Ginger, onion and mushroom with oyster sauce. serve with rice
Pad Num Mun Huy
Stir fried meat with Broccoli, onion, mushroom and oyster sauce serve with rice.
Pad priew wan Goong
Stir fried meat with Broccoli, onion, mushroom and oyster sauce serve with rice.
Additions
Extra Jasmine rice
Cashew nuts
Roti
Extra Egg
Extra noodle
Roti and Peanut Sauce
Extra chicken
Extra beef
Extra Lamb
Extra Prawn (3pcs)
Extra Scallop (3pcs)
Extra Musscles (3Pcs)
Extra Duck
Extra Tofu
Soft Drinks
Coke (330 ML)
Fanta (330 ML)
Sprite (330 ML)
L&P (330 ML)
Coke (No sugar) (330 ML)
Bundaberg (lemon,lime and bitter)
Classic ginere beer
Black Iced tea (Peach)
Black Iced tea (lemon)
Green Iced tea (Lemon)
Most (Apple & Blackcurrant)
Most (Apple)
Most (Apple & Peach)
Most (Apple & feijoa)
Most (Apple, orange and mango)
Most (Apple & Cranberry)

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
Housemade granola: honey toasted oats, nuts, seeds & dried fruits with Raglan Vanilla bean coconut yoghurt & poached pear
Vegan Porridge (NAD)
Made with apple juice, coconut milk, LSA, bran flakes topped with apple compote
Shakshuka
Middle Eastern baked eggs. Fragrant braised tomatoes & capsicum, onion, garlic, feta served with turkish bread
Avocado on Toast
Roasted red capsicum, feta, pickled fennel, dukkah, poached egg & balsamic reduction
Tiramisu French Toast
Thick cut brioche, topped with vanilla mascarpone, dusting of cocoa powder,coffee anglaise & whipped cream
Crepes (NAG)/ Liege Waffles
Served with vanilla bean mascarpone, FON candy floss, whipped cream & maple syrup. -Streaky bacon & grilled banana -Poached pear & apple compote
Ube French Toast
Halaya ube & cream cheese stuffed brioche, coconut sorbet, vanilla bean mascarpone & maple syrup
Karaage Chicken Benedict
2 Free range poached eggs, served on potato rostis, wilted spinach & yuzu hollandaise
Chilli Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs on sour dough, chilli oil, fresh chillies, herbs & rocket.
Eggs Benedict (NAG)
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
2 Free range eggs any style with herbs & sourdough
Big Breakfast
2 free range eggs any style, streaky bacon, mushrooms, cheese kransky sausage, hash sticks tomato & sourdough
Vegetarian Breakfast
2 free range eggs any style, mushrooms, crispy kale, hash sticks, halloumi, tomato & sourdough
Lunch
Mushroom Stroganoff
Creamy mixed mushrooms, garlic, onion, herbs, sour cream, on toasted Turkish bread, poached egg
Buddah Bowl
Pickled carrots, falafels, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, raw beetroot, quinoa, crispy kale, edamame, hummus & rainbow salad
B.L.A.T
Toasted brioche bun, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado smash & fries
Beef & Bacon Burger
Toasted brioche bun, housemade patty, crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, burger relish & fries
Bang Bang Chicken Burger
Toasted brioche bun, housemade patty, slaw, crispy onion rings, bang bang sauce & fries
Japanese Style Chicken Waffles
Karaage chicken, Leige waffles, honey soy dressing sesame seeds
Salt & Pepper Squid
Deep fried squid, garden salad, fries & tartare sauce
Thai Chicken Salad
Marinated chicken strips, crispy noodles, crispy shallots, tomatoes, cucumber, asian salad, bamboo shoots, mung beans & snowpea shoots.
Pie, Chips & Gravy
Mince & cheese pie, rich onion gravy & fries
Thai Beef Salad
Marinated beef strips, crispy noodles, crisy shallots, capsicum, tomatoes, mungbeans, asian salad, pak choi & snowpea shoots.
Fish & Chips
Crumbed Dory, rainbow salad, fries
Pumpkin, Kale & Tofu
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
Mozzarella Cheese & tomato
Hot Dog & Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Fish Bites & Chips
Bacon & Egg with Toast
Crepes (NAG)
Banana & bacon, cream, FON candy floss & maple syrup
Kids Waffle
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, fon candy floss, cream & maple syrup
Macaroni Cheese & Bacon Bites
Sides
Small fries, tomato sauce & aioli
Large fries, tomato sauce & aioli
Chips & Onion Gravy
Smoked salmon
Karaage Chicken
Bacon/Sausage/Smoked Chicken
Spinach/Avocado
Tomato/mushroom
Hollandaise
Hash stix/Halloumi
Egg
Side salad
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.