Southeast Asia is well served in Birkenhead.

Last year, hungry Kiwis spent almost $9 billion on dining out.

Kiwis spend more than $9b eating out each year. That's igniting a cut-throat battle.

Auckland foodies can look forward to a new multi-million-dollar food precinct opening.

A new cafe warrants benefit of doubt when faced with a busy morning.

Settle down at St Heliers' Porch Bar.

Neighbourhood staple has solid presence.

Is pig's neck the new pork belly?

Brunch proves to not be the focus of a Remuera corner location.

An experience of feeling your way through dinner.

Location perfect whether you are a boating enthusiast or just out for a leisurely stroll.

Discover what's good about Hyderabad-style food.

A meal crawling with maggots has been served up at an Auckland restaurant.

There's little to complain about with new helmsman.

Shoppers in the big centres won't be able to spend up during Easter stat days.

A cafe's after-hours transformation gets the thumbs up, even the insects.

It may be on the wrong end of the street, but this cafe is sustainable.

One waiter reported seeing a chef who pleasured himself with a steak before serving it.

Despite a slow start, this newcomer is set to be the cream of West Auckland's brunch crop.

If you thought you'd been outsmarting restaurants by plumping for the second or third cheapest wine on the list, then think again.

More dumpling bar than fusion cuisine.

An Eastern European newcomer is gastronomically (and politically) on trend.

Braving the scaffolding pays off with great food and friendly service.

A Brisbane woman who wasn't happy with her meal was caught adding her own hair to her almost finished meal before refusing to pay the bill.

WATCH: A new online food delivery service launches this morning - We did a test run, check out how it works.

Restaurant Brands has changed its corporate structure, splitting into three regional operating divisions.

New restaurant's menu offers a lesson in Filipino.

Aesthetic changes and menu tweaks abound, but the baking is still fine.

Scout around for the Facebook crowd at Torbay's newest eatery.

Shellfish lovers - and some of the country's top chefs - are making the most of the annual Bluff oyster season.