An Auckland French restaurant lacks consistency finds Phoebe Falconer.

Peter Calder finds Japanese food to write home about.

An otherwise evocative Thai meal is let down by some quick fixes.

Peter Calder finds fresh, fragrant and healthy fare at this Vietnamese restaurant.

Nici Wickes finds The Engine Room's goats' cheese souffle is worth breaking every dietary rule for.

The spice is right at Sagar, where Nici Wickes is dished up an excellent evening.

Fat Dog Cafe serves hearty food at a good price

With more than 100 choices on the menu, a return visit may be in order...

Peter Calder discovers real-deal Mexican food in Kingsland.

Peter Calder finds ambience by the bucketload at a Japanese sake bar in Epsom.