Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
loads of options: blue breeze inn is great for modern chinese, bedford soda for cocktails, burger burger for ....burgers, if you like meat the argentinian meat joint will be right up your alley.
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rdloads of options: blue breeze inn is great for modern chinese, bedford soda for cocktails, burger burger for ....burgers, if you like meat the argentinian meat joint will be right up your alley.
Orphans Kitchen
118 Ponsonby Rdjust great earthy food. MODERATE PRICE
Crumb
507b Ariki Stgreat coffee
Postal Service
537 Great North Roadawesome vegetarian fare
its an institution for many years, italian bistro, great with kids for the 6pm slot. then great for adults later on 7.30 on. pricey ish. they do great takeout pizza, you have to pick up tho. MODERATE TO PRICEY
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Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby Rdits an institution for many years, italian bistro, great with kids for the 6pm slot. then great for adults later on 7.30 on. pricey ish. they do great takeout pizza, you have to pick up tho. MODERATE TO PRICEY
just amazing kiwi food by a great chef, shared plates are the go. al brown legend. MODERATE.
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Depot
86 Federal Stjust amazing kiwi food by a great chef, shared plates are the go. al brown legend. MODERATE.
new york jewish inspired fare, gotta have the chicken and gravy. chef al brown.
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Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal Streetnew york jewish inspired fare, gotta have the chicken and gravy. chef al brown.
fancy fusian cuisine, havent been there but heard its good. expect a lighter wallet. PRICEY.
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Sidart Restaurant
283 Ponsonby Rdfancy fusian cuisine, havent been there but heard its good. expect a lighter wallet. PRICEY.
yakitori bar, good choice go. if your in the city for a show this is the place to be for some proper japanese beers and skewers. only problem is everyone else has the same idea so be in early. 5.30 to get a spot. CHEAP TO MODERATE PRICE
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Tanuki's Cave
319 B Queen Styakitori bar, good choice go. if your in the city for a show this is the place to be for some proper japanese beers and skewers. only problem is everyone else has the same idea so be in early. 5.30 to get a spot. CHEAP TO MODERATE PRICE
best dumplings in auckland, authentic chinese restaurant a staple in the auckland dumpling scene. CHEAP EAT
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Grand Harbour
Pakenham Street Eastbest dumplings in auckland, authentic chinese restaurant a staple in the auckland dumpling scene. CHEAP EAT
filled bagels, new york style - al brown again nails it.
good for lunchtime, or a late breakfast if you hung over.
CHEAP EAT
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Best Ugly Bagels
90 Wellesley St Wfilled bagels, new york style - al brown again nails it.
good for lunchtime, or a late breakfast if you hung over.
CHEAP EAT
malaysian do takeout but you have to pick up. really good and cheap. if you sit in you can BYO. in teh red light district of k-road but pretty harmless really. CHEAP EAT
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Sri Pinang
356 Karangahape Rdmalaysian do takeout but you have to pick up. really good and cheap. if you sit in you can BYO. in teh red light district of k-road but pretty harmless really. CHEAP EAT
really fun place for drinks or dinner, simple italian fare. great atmosphere and friendly staff. MODERATE PRICE
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Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape Rdreally fun place for drinks or dinner, simple italian fare. great atmosphere and friendly staff. MODERATE PRICE
legit italian food, good for a date night, in wynyard quarter away from the tourists. PRICEY
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Baduzzi
26 Jellicoe Stlegit italian food, good for a date night, in wynyard quarter away from the tourists. PRICEY
Parks & Nature
walk, jog, play basketball, theres a public pool for the kids and a skateboard ramp.
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Iphaki yase-Grey Lynn
Dryden Streetwalk, jog, play basketball, theres a public pool for the kids and a skateboard ramp.
Arts & Culture
great selection of new zealand art both contemporary and historical. also has international exhibitions. good cafe upstairs too.
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Igaleriya Yomlingo YaseAuckland Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street Eastgreat selection of new zealand art both contemporary and historical. also has international exhibitions. good cafe upstairs too.
Shopping
Flotsam and Jetsam
84 Ponsonby Rd2nd hand goodness, pricey but you will find some real gems there!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dont look for a sign there is none. Great bar, with outdoor area, my fave bar in auckland for sure. foods good too!
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The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby RoadDont look for a sign there is none. Great bar, with outdoor area, my fave bar in auckland for sure. foods good too!
Bedford Soda & Liquor - Ponsonby
1 Richmond Rdgreat for cocktails
Everything Else
Piha
amazing beach
Sightseeing
if you want to see the whole of auckland you can do it here. pretty touristy but worth a look if your interested. if you go for lunch you get the view for free. food is pretty average but you wont get sick
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I-Sky Tower
Victoria Street Westif you want to see the whole of auckland you can do it here. pretty touristy but worth a look if your interested. if you go for lunch you get the view for free. food is pretty average but you wont get sick