The oddly named eatery derives from the transplantation of Cafe Rikka which had to shut up shop at Victoria Park when redevelopment started there.

A Japanese restaurant goes a long way to debunking stereotypes about seaweed and tofu.

We came here because we'd heard it was family-friendly.

There's something warm and comforting about having a local eatery.

Fresh and fragrant dishes served up in a simple, comfortable setting is a dining experience to rival the best.

The line of Edwardian terrace shops near the top of Queen St is an unlikely place for a French restaurant.

Intimate bistro dining is propelled to new levels by wonderfully flavourful fare.

Attentive staff help make a success of this Shore wine bar, writes John Gardner.

The new lair of a group of foodie artists proves deserving of its popularity.

Of course the Commonwealth Games went off without a hitch. What's that? You call those hitches? Obviously you have never been to India.

A beacon of Spanish cuisine is a welcome addition to Auckland city's dining choices.

Sharing platters in gorgeous surrounds on a relaxed island is the perfect way to get into the summer spirit.

A delicious Indian feast awaits you in a pretty Parnell setting.

The atmosphere, if not always the food, is right on the money at this buzzing Italian joint.

Why is there is no seriously upscale Spanish restaurant in this city?

They don't do a standing cordero asado at Buenos Aires in Herne Bay, but they do the next best thing.

A new Argentinian restaurant shows promise - if it can get the basics right.

Ella offers a relatively small menu, plumped out by an alluring specials board.

Anyone who has been to Vietnam knows that the best food comes from the north.

Clooney is one of Auckland's prime restaurants, with a menu to die for.

One of Parnell's places to be and be seen provides delicious fare at a glamorous price.

We walked in and immediately thought the decor matches the bush location and namesake, with lots of wooden fittings and takahe birds dotted about the place.

Head to Dominion Rd for New York pizzas named after fashion's most lovely ladies.

A newish restaurant at Sky City exceeds expectations and delivers a pleasant, if not outstanding, experience.