Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Chinoiserie Bar and Eatery
4 Owairaka Avegreat food, atmosphere and inexpensive.
Filipino couple Jess Granada and Andrew Soriano (both chefs by profession), with the help of mentor Daniel Nguyen, decided to undertake the challenge of introducing their cuisine to Auckland in a way that was appealing to both the discerning Filipino community as well as gourmands who were none the wiser. The result is a menu that boasts a surprising array of dishes, the likes of which we’ve never met before.
To start with, there are the more obvious TacoPao or taco buns which the pair first became renowned for. You’re left to assemble these recipe-perfected ‘Nanam’ steamed buns with the mouth-watering combination of sticky pulled pork and chicharron homemade pickles and peanuts. For those w
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Nanam Eatery
178 Hurstmere RdFilipino couple Jess Granada and Andrew Soriano (both chefs by profession), with the help of mentor Daniel Nguyen, decided to undertake the challenge of introducing their cuisine to Auckland in a way that was appealing to both the discerning Filipino community as well as gourmands who were none the wiser. The result is a menu that boasts a surprising array of dishes, the likes of which we’ve never met before.
To start with, there are the more obvious TacoPao or taco buns which the pair first became renowned for. You’re left to assemble these recipe-perfected ‘Nanam’ steamed buns with the mouth-watering combination of sticky pulled pork and chicharron homemade pickles and peanuts. For those w
get breakfast or lunch in the Pah Homestead in the middle of this park. There is also a contemporary art gallery in the homestead.
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Monte Cecilia Park
72A Hillsborough Rdget breakfast or lunch in the Pah Homestead in the middle of this park. There is also a contemporary art gallery in the homestead.
Sierra Cafe Three Kings
563 Mount Albert RdIt's on the corner!
Championing the cause of small growers and suppliers, here you’ll only be served ingredients and products sourced from our fair shores. Endeavouring to support smaller Kiwi business’ working their behinds bare to make their mark, the dominant market players aren’t welcomed here, instead, the menu has been crafted to highlight those deserving of the attention. Take for example the brunch Holy Grail of jalapeño cornbread, southern baked beans and burnt ends topped with the almighty poached egg. The health-obsessed will love the smoothie offerings – the Hulk Smash has our hearts with just the right blend of greens, avocado, kiwifruit, banana, vanilla, pea protein and almond milk.
Shifting into
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Little Jimmy
557 Manukau RdChampioning the cause of small growers and suppliers, here you’ll only be served ingredients and products sourced from our fair shores. Endeavouring to support smaller Kiwi business’ working their behinds bare to make their mark, the dominant market players aren’t welcomed here, instead, the menu has been crafted to highlight those deserving of the attention. Take for example the brunch Holy Grail of jalapeño cornbread, southern baked beans and burnt ends topped with the almighty poached egg. The health-obsessed will love the smoothie offerings – the Hulk Smash has our hearts with just the right blend of greens, avocado, kiwifruit, banana, vanilla, pea protein and almond milk.
Shifting into
Essentials
Countdown Three Kings
532 Mount Albert RdParks & Nature
beautiful working farm in the center of Auckland - great cafe/restaurant too. Wander past the sheep and cattle and head up the hill for great views of Auckland.
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Cornwall Park
Green Lane Westbeautiful working farm in the center of Auckland - great cafe/restaurant too. Wander past the sheep and cattle and head up the hill for great views of Auckland.
Sightseeing
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
670 Manukau RdGetting Around
30 mins double decker bus ride into downtown Auckland, goes through mount eden village, past the university of auckland and terminates at Britomart precinct. $3.15 with HOP card.
Mt Eden Rd Near Three Kings Plaza station
30 mins double decker bus ride into downtown Auckland, goes through mount eden village, past the university of auckland and terminates at Britomart precinct. $3.15 with HOP card.
Bus 299 heads into downtown via Gillies Ave and Newmarket. Bus stop at end of driveway.
15 Hillsborough Rd
15 Hillsborough RoadBus 299 heads into downtown via Gillies Ave and Newmarket. Bus stop at end of driveway.
The sky bus goes from akl airport to downtown - and right past the bottom of the drive - ask the driver to let you off at last bus stop on hillsborough road before you get to Mt Albert road.
International Airport Arrive station
The sky bus goes from akl airport to downtown - and right past the bottom of the drive - ask the driver to let you off at last bus stop on hillsborough road before you get to Mt Albert road.
Shopping
Dress Smart Outlet Shopping
151 Arthur Stoutlet store