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#846607 28-Jun-2013 10:22

Eight Restaurant @ the Langham

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#846608 28-Jun-2013 10:24

Handsomedan: I have always enjoyed Wildfire at Princes Wharf.

Gotta love meat though.

+1 to Wildfire.

If its meat you after then I can also highly recommend Bushmans grill, 31 Northcote Rd, Hillcrest, Auckland

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#846615 28-Jun-2013 10:31

trig42: Hop on the boat for a day trip to Waiheke if you get good weather.

Te Whau Vineyard Restaurant is really good (lunches), as is Cable Bay. Oyster Inn over there is making a lot of noise and I hear good reports. Wai Kitchen for a great café. The owners of that also have Toru in Ponsonby Central, where you will find other good eats.

It is a kind of expensive day trip (ferry tickets will be $70+ for two of you), but if you are being a tourist, you should see it.

Sounds like a nice trip, and got some fancy restaurants that island :)

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#846617 28-Jun-2013 10:31

* Bian Sushi, Symonds St
* Betsia Kebabs, Symonds St

i used to frequent these places! I miss them! :(

Serves me right for getting a job on the shore!

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#846619 28-Jun-2013 10:34

johnr:
scottjpalmer: Tuihana Cafe, Dominion Road.

You have to check this place out as well

Its a fellow Geekzoners place isn't it?

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#846621 28-Jun-2013 10:35

Any good Thai places in Auckland?

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#846622 28-Jun-2013 10:36

Zap2 in Balmoral, or Zap4 in the CBD.
It's a simple setup (simple seating, simple service) , but the man oh man the Thai food is awesome.

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#846633 28-Jun-2013 10:54

Jaxson: Mexico I think it's called, on the north shore. Sort of communal dining, and it tasted awesome.

That looks like a nice place. Will try to visit in Auckland or Hamilton :)

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#846634 28-Jun-2013 10:55

muppet: Zap2 in Balmoral, or Zap4 in the CBD.
It's a simple setup (simple seating, simple service) , but the man oh man the Thai food is awesome.

That looks good. I am more interested in good food more than seating and service to be honest :) But often it goes hand in hand for good food, although not always. Plenty of posh places with forgettable food.

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#846649 28-Jun-2013 11:17

jarledb: Any good Thai places in Auckland?

Ah.. Thai places in Auckland:

one of the best I have been to (in Takapuna):
http://www.aroydee.co.nz/

One of the most popular places in auckland. opposite sky tower in the city:
http://www.maithai.co.nz/

One of the more classy Thai places, in Stanford Plaza in the city:
http://www.grasshopperrestaurant.co.nz/

I really liked this place, good food, great service and it was quite affordable in Royal Oak, a bit away from the city:
http://www.thaiarcher.co.nz/

One place i usually love to get my lunch from (they have a really decent lunch menu, actually havent tried them for dinner) in takapuna:
http://www.tipsiam.co.nz/index_1.html

Besides these, I could also recommend:
In Parnell:
http://www.blueelephant.co.nz/

They have really good food at the Blue Elephant, a really nice environment as well. It is a premium place thought, dishes were more than 20 bucks each.

In Remuera:
http://www.thaivillagerestaurant.co.nz/
Really love this place, it is set behind the streets, at the back of a small garden type area. Really liked the food. So was a nice place. I would go here again.

In Botany:
http://www.nanathai.co.nz/
i have been here a few times as well, they do have realy good food, but it is quite far from the city - still worth mentioning.

In Mt Eden:
http://www.thaieden.co.nz/
Been here once, it was very nice food. Just havent gotten around to going there again really. Does have quite a nice setting. And there are a few bars and other places around the area so its a good environment i guess.

Hmm, that is all that i can think of that I can recommend. I have been to a few others, but didnt enjoy the food much - Thai Jungle in Balmoral, Tusk in Balmoral. Wouldnt recommend those 2.

I should note. I am a vegetarian so have tried pretty much a lot of the vege dishes at most of these restaurants (tofu instead of the meat)

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#846650 28-Jun-2013 11:21

OMG and http://www.thaicorner.co.nz/ which is just amazing. The dishes are very rich, though, so be sure you're good and hongry :) Their pad thai is one of the best I've had, perfect balance of peanut and tomato and spices.

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#846656 28-Jun-2013 11:26

LennonNZ: Eight Restaurant @ the Langham

Eight is our anniversary restaurant of choice for the past couple years. Quite pricey, but perfect for a special occassion. Soooo goood.

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#846675 28-Jun-2013 11:46

Depot near Sky City Grand on Federal Street

http://www.eatatdepot.co.nz

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#846678 28-Jun-2013 11:52

jarledb:
johnr:
scottjpalmer: Tuihana Cafe, Dominion Road.

You have to check this place out as well

Its a fellow Geekzoners place isn't it?

Technically yes but it is the brilliance of his partner, Nate is just the mascot.

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#846814 28-Jun-2013 16:31

ubergeeknz: OMG and http://www.thaicorner.co.nz/ which is just amazing. The dishes are very rich, though, so be sure you're good and hongry :) Their pad thai is one of the best I've had, perfect balance of peanut and tomato and spices.

Thai Corner is a favourite special place for my wife and I...many a great meal experienced there.

i have never ever been let down by Thai Corner.

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