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Cafes in New Zeland
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MCOFFEE NZ has quickly become one of my go-to café spots in Auckland. Their signature iced white hits the perfect balance, strong, creamy, and just sweet enough. It’s a great place to recharge between filming sessions or to sit down and edit with a p...
MCOFFEE
The Sandwichery Birkenhead, 4.9 Star Sandwich Shop Auckland Review
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7586576682992160020
A tiny sandwich shop with a massive reputation. Sitting at a 4.9-star Google rating, and honestly, after eating here, it makes complete sense. Husband and wife run a simple, cosy space, no overthinking the decor, because the food is doing all the tal...
We shared one Reuben for $20.50, and straight away, respect where it is due, no card surcharge when tapping. Then the fries landed. Double-fried, crunchy, rock salt, dried parsley. The kind of fries you keep picking at even when you swear you are don...
Now the sandwich. Perfect bread, smoked meat you can actually taste, and the twist. Pickled cabbage instead of sauerkraut. I was unsure. I was wrong. It worked beautifully.
Fun fact: the couple used to run an Indian restaurant nearby, took a two-year break, missed the human connection, and came back stronger. He is an ex-InterContinental chef, and you genuinely feel that experience in every bite. Loads of options, very ...
Now tell me. Reuben first… or straight for those fries?
#TheSandwichery #BirkenheadEats #AucklandEats #NZEats #KiwiFoodie #AucklandFood #FoodReview #AnAvidTraveller #SandwichLovers #HiddenGemsNZ
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7586576682992160020
A tiny sandwich shop with a massive reputation. Sitting at a 4.9-star Google rating, and honestly, after eating here, it makes complete sense. Husband and wife run a simple, cosy space, no overthinking the decor, because the food is doing all the tal...
We shared one Reuben for $20.50, and straight away, respect where it is due, no card surcharge when tapping. Then the fries landed. Double-fried, crunchy, rock salt, dried parsley. The kind of fries you keep picking at even when you swear you are don...
Now the sandwich. Perfect bread, smoked meat you can actually taste, and the twist. Pickled cabbage instead of sauerkraut. I was unsure. I was wrong. It worked beautifully.
Fun fact: the couple used to run an Indian restaurant nearby, took a two-year break, missed the human connection, and came back stronger. He is an ex-InterContinental chef, and you genuinely feel that experience in every bite. Loads of options, very ...
Now tell me. Reuben first… or straight for those fries?
#TheSandwichery #BirkenheadEats #AucklandEats #NZEats #KiwiFoodie #AucklandFood #FoodReview #AnAvidTraveller #SandwichLovers #HiddenGemsNZ
The Sandwichery
Federal Delicatessen Auckland Review, New York Deli Vibes in NZ
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7586957851889995028
Today I walked into Federal Delicatessen on Federal Street, right opposite SkyCity, and for a moment I forgot I was in Auckland.
This place feels like New York, loud, busy, full of energy, and proper deli vibes everywhere.
We shared one Reuben on rye and honestly, the moment it hit the table, the pastrami already had my attention. Perfect sauerkraut, Russian dressing done right, and pastrami so well smoked it literally melts in your mouth. Nothing fighting for attentio...
At $26.50, I would happily eat this every single day. Now I finally get it. This is what sitting in a New York deli actually feels like.
📍 Federal Delicatessen
📍 Federal Street, Auckland CBD
📍 Opposite SkyCity
Tell me honestly, is this the best Reuben in Auckland, or do you know one that beats it?
#FederalDelicatessen #AucklandEats #AucklandFoodie #NZEats #ReubenSandwich #Pastrami #AnAvidTraveller
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7586957851889995028
Today I walked into Federal Delicatessen on Federal Street, right opposite SkyCity, and for a moment I forgot I was in Auckland.
This place feels like New York, loud, busy, full of energy, and proper deli vibes everywhere.
We shared one Reuben on rye and honestly, the moment it hit the table, the pastrami already had my attention. Perfect sauerkraut, Russian dressing done right, and pastrami so well smoked it literally melts in your mouth. Nothing fighting for attentio...
At $26.50, I would happily eat this every single day. Now I finally get it. This is what sitting in a New York deli actually feels like.
📍 Federal Delicatessen
📍 Federal Street, Auckland CBD
📍 Opposite SkyCity
Tell me honestly, is this the best Reuben in Auckland, or do you know one that beats it?
#FederalDelicatessen #AucklandEats #AucklandFoodie #NZEats #ReubenSandwich #Pastrami #AnAvidTraveller
Federal Delicatessen
Just Falafel Auckland Review, Build Your Own Falafel Pita
Watch the vlog on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7589923176205929749
I went out on a mission for a lamb wrap at Greek House, but two steps later I was pulled into Just Falafel. Same owners, different temptation.
This place works like Subway but for falafel lovers. You choose your pita, then build your own masterpiece with unlimited toppings. Spiced cauliflower, fried eggplant, pickled turnips, salads, hummus, and even stuffed falafel with cheese or onion and...
Sauce options include tahini, spinach tahini, barbecue, mango, and chilli. I went tahini and mango with everything added, and it worked way better than expected.
Fourteen fifty for the pita, nineteen fifty with a proper apple and grape freeze. Crunchy, fresh, messy, and very satisfying.
📍 Just Falafel, Point Chevalier, Auckland 35 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
#JustFalafel #PointChevalier #AucklandEats #AucklandFood #NZEats #NZFoodie #FalafelLovers #MiddleEasternFood #HalalEats #VegetarianEats #FoodReel #FoodReview #EatLocalNZ #AnAvidTraveller0 #thegreekhouse
Watch the vlog on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7589923176205929749
I went out on a mission for a lamb wrap at Greek House, but two steps later I was pulled into Just Falafel. Same owners, different temptation.
This place works like Subway but for falafel lovers. You choose your pita, then build your own masterpiece with unlimited toppings. Spiced cauliflower, fried eggplant, pickled turnips, salads, hummus, and even stuffed falafel with cheese or onion and...
Sauce options include tahini, spinach tahini, barbecue, mango, and chilli. I went tahini and mango with everything added, and it worked way better than expected.
Fourteen fifty for the pita, nineteen fifty with a proper apple and grape freeze. Crunchy, fresh, messy, and very satisfying.
📍 Just Falafel, Point Chevalier, Auckland 35 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
#JustFalafel #PointChevalier #AucklandEats #AucklandFood #NZEats #NZFoodie #FalafelLovers #MiddleEasternFood #HalalEats #VegetarianEats #FoodReel #FoodReview #EatLocalNZ #AnAvidTraveller0 #thegreekhouse
Just falafel | Order Crispy & Tender Falafel Online in Point Chevalier
Hidden Sushi Spot in Takapuna with No Pork on the Menu
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7592465088162843925
We were strolling through Takapuna with no plan and came across this small but inviting sushi spot on Eat Street. Glass Sushi Boutique caught our eye with its clean glass display, bright lights, and beautifully presented sushi. What really stood out ...
We shared chicken teriyaki sticks, spicy chicken sticks, spicy chicken California rolls, fried prawn mayo sushi, salmon and avocado wrapped in yuba, and agedashi tofu with teriyaki sauce. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and comforting. Total spend...
This is one of those places you might walk past without noticing, but once you stop, you are glad you did.
Location Glass Sushi Boutique
Eat Street,
Takapuna
Auckland, New Zealand
Let me know in the comments, are you more of a casual sushi stroll person, or do you prefer a sit-down restaurant?
#Takapuna #TakapunaEats #EatStreetTakapuna #AucklandFood #AucklandEats #NZEats #NZFoodie #NorthShoreEats #SushiLovers #CasualEats #FoodWalk #HiddenGemNZ #ChickenSushi #NoPorkMenu #HalalFriendly #AnAvidTraveller #FoodReviewNZ #LocalEats #AucklandLife ...
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7592465088162843925
We were strolling through Takapuna with no plan and came across this small but inviting sushi spot on Eat Street. Glass Sushi Boutique caught our eye with its clean glass display, bright lights, and beautifully presented sushi. What really stood out ...
We shared chicken teriyaki sticks, spicy chicken sticks, spicy chicken California rolls, fried prawn mayo sushi, salmon and avocado wrapped in yuba, and agedashi tofu with teriyaki sauce. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and comforting. Total spend...
This is one of those places you might walk past without noticing, but once you stop, you are glad you did.
Location Glass Sushi Boutique
Eat Street,
Takapuna
Auckland, New Zealand
Let me know in the comments, are you more of a casual sushi stroll person, or do you prefer a sit-down restaurant?
#Takapuna #TakapunaEats #EatStreetTakapuna #AucklandFood #AucklandEats #NZEats #NZFoodie #NorthShoreEats #SushiLovers #CasualEats #FoodWalk #HiddenGemNZ #ChickenSushi #NoPorkMenu #HalalFriendly #AnAvidTraveller #FoodReviewNZ #LocalEats #AucklandLife ...
Glass Sushi Boutique
Restaurant
Hidden Tex Mex Spot in Birkenhead, The Burrito House Review
Watch the vlog: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7589185489282911509
I was driving down Mokoia Road in Birkenhead when something caught my eye, a small cosy spot called The Burrito House.
If you know me, you know Tex-Mex runs deep in my veins. My family owned Panchos in Milford and Sombreros in Takapuna back in the 80s and early 90s, so this one already had my attention.
Inside, it is run by an Indian couple cooking and serving together, a proper dream team with great energy. You can feel the care straight away.
The rice and beans were decent, just slightly off on spice, but almost there. The rice could use more enchilada sauce, and the beans had a light Indian spice note. But the star of the show was the pulled beef enchiladas: rich sauce, melted cheese, pr...
Portion size was massive. Twenty-nine dollars, and honestly, for New Zealand standards, very fair.
This is one of those places you do not plan, you stumble into, and it stays in your head after.
Location Burrito House 17 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
Tell me your favourite local spot and where I should go next.
#Birkenhead #BirkenheadEats #AucklandEats #AucklandFood #NZEats #NZFoodie #TexMex #Enchiladas #FoodReview #HiddenGems #AnAvidTraveller #LocalEats #NorthShoreEats #FoodieLife #BurritoHouse
@burrito_house_birkenhead
Watch the vlog: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7589185489282911509
I was driving down Mokoia Road in Birkenhead when something caught my eye, a small cosy spot called The Burrito House.
If you know me, you know Tex-Mex runs deep in my veins. My family owned Panchos in Milford and Sombreros in Takapuna back in the 80s and early 90s, so this one already had my attention.
Inside, it is run by an Indian couple cooking and serving together, a proper dream team with great energy. You can feel the care straight away.
The rice and beans were decent, just slightly off on spice, but almost there. The rice could use more enchilada sauce, and the beans had a light Indian spice note. But the star of the show was the pulled beef enchiladas: rich sauce, melted cheese, pr...
Portion size was massive. Twenty-nine dollars, and honestly, for New Zealand standards, very fair.
This is one of those places you do not plan, you stumble into, and it stays in your head after.
Location Burrito House 17 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
Tell me your favourite local spot and where I should go next.
#Birkenhead #BirkenheadEats #AucklandEats #AucklandFood #NZEats #NZFoodie #TexMex #Enchiladas #FoodReview #HiddenGems #AnAvidTraveller #LocalEats #NorthShoreEats #FoodieLife #BurritoHouse
@burrito_house_birkenhead
Burrito_House_Birkenhead
Oodles Uyghur Halal Food in Auckland, Xinjiang Noodles That Hit Different
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7590617923194998037
January first. Public holiday. Auckland was basically asleep. Everything closed. Hunger rising.
So we did a mall run to Newmarket and found Oodles Uyghur Chinese Halal restaurant at 277 Newmarket.
Uyghur food is known for bold flavours, charcoal grills, dumplings and noodles, and this spot delivered. From traditional Uyghur milk tea to smoky Xinjiang stir fried beef noodles, this meal saved the day.
The beef skewers were flavourful but a bit dry, next time lamb for sure. The noodles though, spicy, smoky, deeply addictive. Dumplings dipped in chilli and vinegar sealed the deal.
Public holiday surcharge and all, worth it for the noodles alone.
Location Oodles Uyghur Chinese Halal Restaurant 277 Newmarket Auckland New Zealand
So tell me, beef or lamb, what are you picking?
#UyghurFood #HalalEats #AucklandFood #NewmarketEats #HalalFoodNZ #FoodieNZ #AucklandFoodie #NZEats #FoodReel #FoodReview #AnAvidTraveller0 #FoodDiscoveries #HiddenEats #HalalChinese #foodloverstz #SpicyFood #NoodlesLover #Dumplings #PublicHolidayEats
@oodles_nz
Watch the VLOG: https://www.tiktok.com/@anavidtraveller/video/7590617923194998037
January first. Public holiday. Auckland was basically asleep. Everything closed. Hunger rising.
So we did a mall run to Newmarket and found Oodles Uyghur Chinese Halal restaurant at 277 Newmarket.
Uyghur food is known for bold flavours, charcoal grills, dumplings and noodles, and this spot delivered. From traditional Uyghur milk tea to smoky Xinjiang stir fried beef noodles, this meal saved the day.
The beef skewers were flavourful but a bit dry, next time lamb for sure. The noodles though, spicy, smoky, deeply addictive. Dumplings dipped in chilli and vinegar sealed the deal.
Public holiday surcharge and all, worth it for the noodles alone.
Location Oodles Uyghur Chinese Halal Restaurant 277 Newmarket Auckland New Zealand
So tell me, beef or lamb, what are you picking?
#UyghurFood #HalalEats #AucklandFood #NewmarketEats #HalalFoodNZ #FoodieNZ #AucklandFoodie #NZEats #FoodReel #FoodReview #AnAvidTraveller0 #FoodDiscoveries #HiddenEats #HalalChinese #foodloverstz #SpicyFood #NoodlesLover #Dumplings #PublicHolidayEats
@oodles_nz
Oodles at Westfield Newmarket