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14/05/2024

Hotshott Chicken 📍 I noticed a little food truck had opened up in the area recently so went to check them out on the weekend. Hotshott do fried chicken, chicken burgers, sides & it is all Halal. I was super impressed that this meal came out of a food truck! The chicken burgers were amazing value & tasted great. The chips were seasoned to the days & so crispy, hot & fresh. The fried chicken was also well seasoned, the coating had a unique flavour that was nice & salty. Everything was cooked well, seasoned well & priced well! 🍗🍟

13/05/2024

[ad] Hoppers Garden Bar 📍 The fact I didn’t know this vibey spot was tucked away in the middle of Ponsonby is criminal tbh. They have deals all throughout the week but my favourite has to be the $14 margaritas from 4-6pm daily AND all evening on Thursday. I tried the jalapeño cucumber marg as well as the mango chilli, both absolutely slayed & were the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, sour & strong! We tried a bunch of food from their winter menu including the wagyu brisket cheeseburger which blew me away. This has got to be the best burger I’ve had from a bar, the beef was so flavourful & perfectly cooked, their burger sauce was so addicting. Just a great all round burger, I highly highly reccomend! The fish sliders were another great dish, nice fat piece of snapper covered in yummy house made tartare on a fresh roll, can’t beat it. The steak frites came with a delicious red wine jus but the steak was a biiiit too rare for me, my fault for not clarifying I’m a medium girly though 😂 the fried chicken was also great, had a great crunchy coating & came with house made ranch. I thought we better order a vegetable dish for balance lol & I’m glad I did. The cucumbers were sitting in a tumeric whipped goats cheese & it was the perfect bite of crunch & freshness when the oiliness got a bit much. The goats cheese would’ve been great with some bread. Keep in mind it’s pretty loud here but still a vibe. I was super impressed by the food & the cocktails were great! 🍻🍔

13/05/2024

[ad] Khao San Eatery 📍 Brings the energy of Bangkok to Newmarket with their vibrant fit out, flavour packed food & stunning cocktails. They’ve taken classic Thai dishes that we love & elevated it with punches of flavour & high quality local ingredients. We tried a huge array of their dishes & I was blown away. Every single dish had a completely unique flavour profile that was clearly well thought out & executed beautifully. Some of the highlights were the fried fish - big chunks of deep fried fish covered in a sticky tamarind sauce, herbs & fresh chillies. This was addicting in the best way, the perfect balance of spicy & sweet. The beef gaolao soup - This was like the Thai version of a hotpot, tender slow cooked beef & beef balls in a savoury soup. This was so comforting on a cold night & the amount of meat was crazy. The eggplant prik pao - This surprised me, it may have been my favourite dish of the night. The crispy coating with the soft eggplant was sooo satisfying & it was covered in the most addicting sweet chilli jam 😮‍💨. The mixed entree platter - This is a classic dish but these aren’t just store bought money bags & spring rolls, they’re filled with unique flavourful ingredients & the tiger prawns were so fat & juicy. The somtum skewers platter - The salad on this was insane, it’s hard to even express how good this was since it does just look like a regular papaya salad. Every bite had a refreshing burst of flavour with a kick of heat from the chillies. It was zesty & sweet. Khao San also offer a takeaway menu which starts at $16.50, every dish INCLUDES rice which ngl is rare for a Thai restaurant lol. They have really taken Thai food to the next level & I’m not surprised they were super busy! Highly highly reccomend 🫰🏻

07/05/2024

[ad/gifted] Mr Hao’s $28 all you can eat 📍 I swear they keep adding dishes to their all you can eat menu but I’m not complaining 😂 This has to be the best value AYCE spot I’ve been too & the food is delish. Mr Hao’s dumplings are so fire, I thought they might skimp out for the AYCE menu but nope they’re the same juicy flavourful dumplings that you’d get on the regular menu. All of the noodle dishes were super flavourful but the fried noodles had to be my favourite. For $28 you honestly can’t go wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️

15/04/2024

It’s time for my yearly hype up of the most underrated, consistently good cafe in Auckland - Hills Cafe 📍I have been here 200 times & I have NEVER had a badly done egg or a bad coffee. Perfection everytime 🤌🏼 They still do their bacon, egg & coffee special which is $16 now but still insane value in this economy. Especially considering the quality & size has stayed consistent since I first tried them 5ish years ago. I always add a sausage to my b&e for a lil something extra & it makes a hearty breakfast (with a coffee) for around $20 🫨 They’re just the best 🫰🏻

20/03/2024

Aunty Mei’s 📍 A welcoming restaurant serving mouth watering Hong Kong cuisine & fusion dishes, their extensive menu will have something to satisfy everyone! The restaurant vibe is modern but inviting, as soon as you walk in you can feel the service is going to be impeccable. This would be a great spot to go with a big group so you can order up & try a bunch of dishes. That’s what we did, some of the highlights were - the Lychee sweet & sour pork. This was an elevated version of a classic kiwi chinese style S&S using good quality ingredients & big sweet lychees. The fusion roast pork belly noodles was another stunning dish, the roast pork is served on the side & is perfectly cooked. The noodles are in a creamy broth which kind of has laksa vibes. Unexpected but omg so delicious 😮‍💨 the braised beef is so tender & rich & you get a huuuge portion! The dessert trio is the perfect way to end your meal, it’s not too sweet, refreshing & has so many textures. Aunty Meis has been open for under a year & they absolutely deserve to be busier then they are! The food is tasty & high quality, the portions are massive & the service you will get will be second to none. They also offer cooking classes which look amazing too. An all round great spot which I’ll be supporting again 🥰🍜

18/03/2024

[ad/gifted] Mums Brew Kitchen 📍 A local pop up serving American style low n slow BBQ. I’ll cut straight to the chase, this is the best BBQ I’ve had in Auckland. They have clearly mastered the craft because every piece of meat was so ridiculously tender, perfectly smokey & well seasoned. The sides (which are just as important as the meat imo) were also just right, balancing out the rich salty meat. Low n slow BBQ is easy to mess up so you can really taste when someone has taken the time & energy to do it right which these guys have! We ordered the brisket dinner box, pork belly & smoked wings. The brisket broke apart at the slightest touch & it was so decadent. The pork belly was my favourite, it literally melted as soon as it touched your tongue & was just so moreish, juicy & salty 😮‍💨 it is super rich though so following up with their house made pickles helps cut some of that richness. The smoked wings were juicy & perfectly smokey & huuge. The mac n cheese was perfectly creamy & not too rich, the coleslaw was so good aswell, crunchy & creamy. They added apple which gave it a sweet crunch. The cornbread was dense yet fluffy. If you like American style bbq & haven’t checked Mums Brew Kitchen out yet, take this as a sign 🍖🥓

14/03/2024

[ad/pr] x 📍 A collab to celebrate the start of the Wahs season 🏉 & something you’re going to want to get amongst if you’re a pie or rugby fan. The Corner will be offering a special pie menu this weekend only!! (15th - 17th March) including a couple of one day specials 👀🦞 I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear that these pies were out the gate good, perfectly cooked pastry filled with decadent flavourful ingredients. Just a small taste of what’s to come this weekend. I know where I’ll be watching the Warriors this weekend 😮‍💨🍻🥧

11/03/2024

Kati Street 📍 It’s official, West is blessed with the best burgers in Auckland. Kati Street is an unassuming local cafe which throws down insane burgers on Friday and Saturday nights (Keep an eye on their insta for weekly specials etc). They also do a range of loaded fries with flavours that all sound mind blowingly good. I’m a sucker for a classic style burger so grabbed their double salad cheeseburger which was everything I had hoped it would be - A sweet brioche bun, 2 smashed brisket patties, American cheese, salad, pickles & of course their own burger sauce. I couldn’t leave without trying some of their loaded fries so grabbed their butter curry fries which are topped with butter curry sauce, crispy shallots, aioli & coriander. This baby was rich but oh so good. The curry sauce is sooo creamy & the perfect balance of sweetness & spices. The shallots added such a nice crunch & the chips were perfectly cooked. I’ll be back during the day to try some of their cafe food for sure, this is one of those gems that the locals are absolutely blessed with 🔥

09/03/2024

Maxx & Daisys 📍 The cutest little cafe/real fruit ice cream shop on a strawberry farm in Takanini 🍓 named after the 2 cute pups that live on the farm, this place gives ultimate cosy vibes. I ordered the corn fritter stack which only came with 2 corn fritters so I’m not sure I’d call it a stack 😂 but anyway, looks can be deceiving cause this filled me up. It came with bacon, avocado, salsa & sweet chilli sour cream. I have to say every element worked so well together but the highlight was the sweet chilli sour cream, we all know sour cream & sweet chilli sauce is mandatory with corn fritters so it was low key genius to combine them. Overall this was a great dish & such a cute location 🌽🍓

04/03/2024

Ciao Belli 📍 This colder weather screams cosy nights in to me so that’s exactly what I did. Poured myself a fat glass of red (or two 😌) put on a nostalgic movie & ordered pizza. To be honest I had never heard of Ciao Belli but something in my gut told me they wouldn’t let me down & they didn’t. I ordered the prosciutto e funghi pizza which was topped with ham & mushrooms. I added hot salami because it was only $3 which is unheard of these days. The first thing I noticed was the generous amount of toppings, like they came through with the salami 🙌 The pizza itself was pretty big too, it actually filled the box lol. The base was thicker than other woodfire spots I’ve tried which meant it held up well during delivery & wasn’t a soggy mess by the time it got to me. It was perfectly charred & the toppings had a great flavour. The base sauce was light & tasted natural, I probably would add chilli flakes next time for a bit more of a kick. I also ordered their arancini to try which were tasty but definitley could have done with some more mozzarella & a dipping sauce. Sooo reasonably priced & delicous, this spot is going to be my new go-to for cosy nights in 🍕🍷

27/02/2024

Stacked Burger Bar 📍 Don’t you just love when an ubereats order comes & it’s everything you wanted it to be?? I was craving a big saucy burger & that’s exactly what I got. This is the Hawaiian beef burger & I knowww pineapple in savoury food is controversial but I love the juicy sweet element it adds so 🤫 the beef patty was thick but still had some of those crispy bits you’ll find on a smash burger, the salads were extremely fresh & the fact this was fresh pineapple not tinned gave it a nice bite & some acidity. Absolute game changer. Nice fresh brioche bun, this was an all round delicious burg. This was the regular size & still came with 2 big pattie’s so was great value aswell. I couldn’t help myself so grabbed the bacon & cheese loaded fries which were also fresh af & tasty. I just wish I had got a sauce for dipping cause even with toppings I neeeed sauce 😃 if you see these guys on your delivery apps, rest assured you’ll get a great feed! 🍔

19/02/2024

Fried Chicken Festival, Victoria Park 📍 What a fun little event this was with some seriously tasty food 🍗 First up , we tried the seasoned & the soy garlic boneless chicken as well as the dirty fries which were topped with fried chicken and a mustard sauce. This chicken was so bomb, freshly fried & delicious sauces which leant more on the sweet side. Super generous portions & the chicken pieces had no gritty bits (iykyk 😂). We also tried the Pinoy fried chicken plate from which came with Tinola chicken wings & a bao with fried chicken thigh. The chicken wings were sooo out the gate good, packed with flavour & cooked to perfection. They were covered in ginger, lemongrass, spring onion & pickled red onion. It was refreshing to have some different flavour elements that isn’t just sweet or spicy (No shade lol obvi sweet or spicy hits). Surely these become a permanent menu item? Because I’m seriously addicted 😮‍💨

19/02/2024

OK one last Whitianga 📍 post before I go back to regular programming tomorrow 😂 A photo dump of a couple of other spots to check out. Smittys Sports Bar for cheap drinks & surprisingly yum food especially the steak (Don’t bother with the calamari tho lol). The Espy Cafe for the $16 bacon & egg breakfast, great value & comes with plenty of bacon! We had great coffees from The Hula, low key wish we got breakfast here but didn’t get a chance. Next time 🤷🏻‍♀️ aaand a real fruit ice cream from the four square is an absolute must!! 🍓🍦

29/11/2023

Banh Mi Boy 📍 You’ve probably already heard about BMB I’m just here to add to the hype. Apparently he does the best Banh Mis in Auckland, I have absolutely no qualifications to make that statement but I know the key elements of a good Banh Mi & honestly, I cant find a fault. The bread is basically perfect, crusty on the outside but soft & chewy inside. It’s full of meat which is perfectly seasoned & has just the right amount of fattiness to it. There’s plenty of pickled carrot/daikon to cut through the richness as well as cucumber. There’s pate & mayo which is a staple & of course coriander (Can’t believe I was a coriander hater a few months ago 👹). If you want it spicy you can add chili which I did & it was so the right move. All for $11.50, a steal in this economy. I had to try the Vietnamese ice coffee as well which was strong & sweet, exactly how I like it! I don’t want a glass of milk with a hint of coffee flavour thanks. Where other Banh Mis lack, BMB hits the mark. A must try! 🥖🐷🌶️

28/11/2023

[ad] Carmen Jones 📍 Beautiful food in a beautiful spot on K road. I absolutely loved the vibes inside the restaurant, it was dimly lit & decorated beautifully. The food was a stand out, tapas style but big enough portions that everyone could try some without being left wanting more lol. Highly reccomend starting with the baba ganoush which was actually one of ‘Auckland’s Iconic Eats’ & for good reason. The Granada pork literally melted it was so tender & the roast carrot puree added that sweetness that goes so well with pork. Also some of the best calamari I’ve had in a long time which I wasn’t expecting, so tender & no chewiness at all. Great vibes all round oh & strong drinks 😃

15/11/2023

It’s that time of the year, food truck events & Christmas markets galore 😍Scroll to the end for my list of upcoming events & save if you love a lil market like I do 🫰🏻🎄🍔🎅🏼🍩

09/11/2023

Those Guys J&M Cookies 📍 It’s like these cookies were made for me. They’re sweet, soft, dense, filled & thiccc 🍪 follow them so you stay up to date on where they’re at & try these bad boys 😮‍💨🤌🏼

02/11/2023

Elim Bao Bar 📍 Nothing beats finding a cute little mum & pop shop that just radiates love & care for their food 💕 This little lunch bar hidden away in New Lynn does the best bao buns I’ve had in a long time. The softness of the bun is just crazy & the fresh flavourful fillings really make these stand out. The braised pork bao was so rich & the prawn/egg bao was super creamy. I also had to try the BBQ pork bun & omg my photos don’t do it justice this was the best I’ve ever had, the meat was so tender & fresh & again the bun was sooo soft. Nothing worse than getting a pork bun & you can tell it’s not fresh 😵‍💫 Such a cute lil lunch spot & great value too 🫶🏻

25/10/2023

Pastrami & Rye 📍 I’ve gotten into the habit of ordering a McMuffin for breakfast on a Friday but I thought I should probably try something different since I am a food blogger (???) after all. The breakfast BEC from Pastrami & Rye is everything I want in a breakfast sandwich & more. The folded egg is such an boss move, it’s light, fluffy & perfectly seasoned. Tbh sometimes eggs taste too ‘eggy’ for my liking but this takes that away. There’s 100g of perfectly cooked bacon, Swiss cheese, mayo & another sweet brown sauce (I think) on the softest bun that’s covered in butter 😮‍💨 McMuffin who. I’ve heard great things about their almond croissants and they definitely lived up to the hype, the almond filling wasn’t super sweet which I appreciated & the buttery flakey layers were the perfect mix of crispy & soft. All in all this was an elite breakfast which I’ll absolutley be ordering next Friday 🍳🥓🥐

18/10/2023

[ad] 1981 Noodle House 📍 No matter how popular reels are I’m a photo gorly through & through, you can’t tell me these don’t make your mouth WATER 😮‍💨 1981 NH specialise in authentic Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. Because the noodles are so fresh & only cooked for a short amount of time the noodle texture is so firm & chewy, absolute perfection. This time we ordered their hand pulled noodles in beef broth but they have a range of dry noodles that I’m dying to try. The meat was tender, noodles perfect & the broth was rich and beefy 😮‍💨 we added more chilli oil for a spice kick & black vinegar for umami & acidity which was the move for sure. The side dishes were a great way to cut through the richness & their house made teas were perfect for some refreshing sweetness. A great new addition to Albany for my noodle lovers 🍜

13/10/2023

The Sushi Store 📍 quickly became my favourite place to get sushi when I first tried them out a couple of years ago. The freshness and quality blew me away but then I had a pretty subpar experience one time & took a lil hiatus from ordering there. Well I’m pleased to announce that I’m pretty sure that was a one off because I tried them again recently & it was just so so good. I ordered the spicy tuna roll which was full of minced fresh tuna, avocado & cucumber. The tuna was seasoned so well & had the perfect hit of spice. The roll had a strong taste of sesame oil which I absolutely love. The whole thing was fresh including the rice which can really make or break a dish for me 🫣 I also ordered the Katsu chicken curry which comes with rice & Japanese mashed potato. This was a full on flavour bomb. I just love the sweet, spicy depth of flavour that Japanese curry has & this met the brief. The Katsu chicken was so juicy, the coating wasn’t super crunchy anymore because of the long ass drive but it was still light & slightly crunchy, I just know it would be perfection eaten fresh. I didn’t end up tryin the katsu chicken donburi but I’m sure it was also good 😂 TSS is back in my good books & back to the top of the ranks for good sushi spots in the 09 🍣🍙

10/10/2023

Balmoral Street Food Market 📍 We are officially entering my favourite time of the year. Longer days means there are food truck events & markets almost every weekend 🙊 BSFM is one of my favourites. Located outside Junk & Disorderly, the vibes are always on. I went to their moon festival market & everything I tried was an absolute hit. The people from went above & beyond with their service, keeping the conversation up while smashing out delicous food is no mean feat! .nz was SO delcious, I tried the spicy chicken pancake which was full of spice & smokey charred chicken. My only regret was not adding cheese 😂 and ‘s popcorn chicken was so on, simple but done well. I also couldn’t go past the lamb skewers at the Dominion road moon fest but idk who they were cause they had no signage 🥲 highly reccomend getting on Facebook events, finding all the food events in your area & getting out there! There’s some amazing food to be had & it’s such a fun time 🚚

10/10/2023

Bay Wok 📍 Brought to us by the old owners of Hollys cafe. When I first heard they had opened an Asian fusion takeaway spot I knew it was going to be fire. I spotted them on Ubereats so made an order, my only regret was not ordering some sides as well but it was a weekday so felt like I had to behave 🥲 I grabbed the spicy gochujang chicken bowl. It came piping hot & FULL of chicken. The style of noodles were thicker than I usually prefer but they had such a great chew & every inch was covered in that sweet spicy sauce it was hard not to love them, in fact slurping them up was pretty addicting. The sauce was on the sweeter side but definitley had a kick & there was a nice sesame flavour to it as well as the classic smokey flavour from the wok. We also ordered the wagyu beef bulgogi bowl which definitley had a more delicate flavour that the gochujang chicken but was still delicous. The beef was a thicker cut but high quality & so tender. You could really taste the meat & vegetables in this dish as well as the flavour from the wok. Next time catch me ordering their whole snack menu which features cheesy kimch fried sticks, eggplant chips & japchae spring rolls 😮‍💨 this place is pretty local to me so I’m feeling extremely blessed 🍜🥟

27/07/2023

Gochu pop up at Winetopia 📍 What better way to line your stomach before lots of wine then with noodles & a double down? This is Gochu though so of course it was a little more elevated then that. The XO noodles were giving Korean spaghetti bolognaise in the best way possible. It was meaty, saucy & hella spicy 🥵 the radish on top was much needed because this dish was richhhh 💰 speaking of rich the double down took it to a whole other level. The double down was made up of a hashbrown, duck liver parfait & raclette sitting between 2 pieces of fried chicken topped with perigold truffle. Now I don’t have expensive taste but I love anything with truffle, it’s just so earthy & strong flavoured. It was the perfect addition to the fatness in this dish 😮‍💨 we already know Gochus restaurant is bomb but it was cool too see them work their magic in a little booth with limited equipment 🍄🦆🧀🍗

24/07/2023

[ad] Gao 📍If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a date night, this is the spot. The restaurant is stunning & so vibey, the staff are so friendly & attentive & the food was mind blowing good 😍 Starting with the duck pancakes, these are a must order. The duck, cucumber & hoisin is sitting on the flakiest roti I’ve ever had, it’s so light & not at all oily. You also have to order something off the raw menu, if I had to pick a favourite it would be the tuna ceviche but they were all so delicious & the flavours of each dish paired so perfectly together. The pork buns & cheese burger spring rolls were amazing. Both filled with moist, well seasoned meat & paired with something fresh to cut through the fried element. By this stage I was already bursting at the seams but we still had the mains to come 😮‍💨 My favourite main & one I would highly reccomend ordering was the koji aged steak, the meat was so tender & the salsa verde was the perfect accompaniment. Major props to the head chef for creating dishes that are just so well thought out, when I thought I’d found my favourite dish they just kept on coming 😮‍💨 it’s rare I highly rate every dish on a menu but Gao have nailed it 🥩🦆🥟🍻

21/07/2023

Stop the press guys, McDonald’s has finally given us new sauces! Don’t get too excited though, they weren’t all I had hoped for tbh. For some reason I expected the curry sauce to be creamy, yellow & kind of sweet? But alas it’s the same texture as sweet & sour & just tastes like curry powder, this can’t be the same sauce they rave about in the UK??? The Szechuan sauce I’ve had before a few years ago, I didn’t rate it then & I especially don’t rate it now. It’s literally as runny as soy sauce? & the flavour doesn’t go with anything. It tastes like a soy based stir fry sauce from the supermarket, I don’t wanna dip my nuggies in that lol. Oh well I guess that’s what I get for buying into consumerism, I’m a marketeers dream honestly. If you’ve tried either what are your thoughts? & what’s your favourite shaped nuggie? I like the little foot ones 👣

14/06/2023

Chic’en Eats 📍 Guys I’ve discovered something really great, why is no one talking about this place?? Tbh the name & logo is giving classic cheap fried chicken spot so that might be why but it’s so much more then that. Chic’en Eats does Nashville style fried chicken for a fraction of the price of other popular Nashville spots & I gotta say it’s just as good 🤷🏻‍♀️ I ordered the buttermilk biscuit which I honestly thought was going to be dry & a bit of a let down, I almost didn’t order it but thank god I did because it actually blew me away. The biscuit was soft & crumbly, there was a huge piece of fried chicken breast with no yuckies (iykyk), lots of pickles & their special sauce. The biscuit was buttered & a little bit sweet which paired so well with the spicy chicken. Trying this made me so excited to try their burgers next. My man ordered the half chicken which comes with a side, pickles & bread. This was fresh, crispy & soooo flavourful. I was not feeling chicken bones this night so I went for the 3 piece tenders which also comes with a side, pickles & bread. I opted for mild for these & they were still super flavourful. The pieces of chicken were huuuge & moist. The sides were nothing to write home about but who cares when you don’t have to pay extra for them. This place is amazing fr, it’s reasonably priced, generous portions & it’s like a no frills version of some pricier Nashville chicken spots. I just know this is gonna be a new staple in my household 🔥🍗

13/06/2023

Eden Noodles 📍will always have a place in my heart because they introduced me to Chinese cuisine that isn’t sweet & sour pork from the local takeaways 8ish years ago 🫶🏻 The first time I experienced the addictive numbing sensation of Szechuan was in their Dan Dan noodles & they have got me through many hangovers. It’s been a long time since I had Eden Noodles & I was happy to see the portions are still huge & the prices are still low. They even seemed to be more generous with the meat on top? Of course we ordered a large portion of the dumplings in spicy sauce because this sauce is like crack, it’s sweet & thick & has a slight kick but nothing crazy. It’s just perfection. I ordered my usual which is the Szechuan style noodles with special sauce & pork mince. I prefer dry noodles over a broth so these are just perfect for me. The sauce is all at the bottom of the bowl so stir that s**t until every noodle is coated. The sauce is actually quite similar to the dumpling sauce just thicker. The pork on top is also covered in something yum, I don’t know what but it’s all so addicting 😂 The Dan Dan noodles are a fan favourite because they have a unique flavour & that numbing sensation from the Szechuan peppercorns. I have to say this time around it was missing the numbing & it was low key lacking flavour 🫣 also none of the dishes were spicy but I remember even the mild used to be hot af. Regardless you just can’t beat a big order of Eden Noodles on a dusty Sunday & if you’re too hung to stomach it straight away dw because it actually gets tastier the longer you let it sit 😂🍜🥟

12/06/2023

Mr Tanakas 📍is situated right in the heart of Ellerslie. It’s a modern, vibrant Izakaya style restaurant serving yummy plates designed to share & a huge range of drinkies. Coming here for a long lunch on the first sunny Saturday in forever was a dangerous move, the cocktails were going down way to smooth & the rest of my night is a blur but at least I lined my stomach with some lit food 😌 The crab croquettes were a highlight, they were filled with a rich creamy crab filling & sitting on a delicious wasabi mayo. The karaage chicken was another highlight, it was 2 for 1 so we got 2 portions & thank god we did because we ate it so fast 😂 it didn’t have a super thick batter like some karaage does, it was more chicken than coating which is a huge plus for me. It was also served with a yummy mayo based sauce, I think it was black sesame. Whatever it was it was super addicting. The pork & cabbage gyoza were okay, they could’ve done with being fried a bit longer & they were served with a very light sesame sauce. They were missing a kick like some black vinegar or chilli. The skewers were great, they had a nice charred flavour to them & were each paired with something different that really complimented the meat. My favourite was the bacon wrapped prawns followed closely by the pork belly which was paired with a nori jam 😍 The Restaurant is so cute & I can imagine the vibes are great in the evening, it was suuuper quiet when we were there so if your looking for somewhere to enjoy a long lunch check them out!

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