There is no one dish that reflects Auckland’s cuisine, and that’s why Iconic Auckland Eats has been cooked up, to help showcase the extensive range of mouth-watering morsels that can only be enjoyed in Tāmaki Makaurau. 50 dishes have been selected by well-known Aucklanders and the public have selected the other 50 dishes.
Among the 100 unique dishes have been curated from a flood of nominations by the Auckland public and a panel of well-known Aucklanders, including chefs and food writers, 23 Auckland city centre's iconic eats were chosen.
Check out below the 23 city centre restaurants that made it to the list of the 100 Iconic Auckland Eats.
Ahi - Te Mana Lamb & Cheese Savoury
Cafe Hanoi - NZ Octopus & kaffir lime sauce
Amano - Pulled Lamb Shoulder
Federal Delicatessen - Toasted Reuben
Cassia - Malabar style fish, curry leaf, coconut
Culprit - Burnt Brussel Sprouts
Angus Steak House - Angus Beef Dip Baguette
Depot eatery & oyster bar - Turbot sliders with pickled lemon mayo
O'Connell Street Bistro - Classic Steak tartare
Soul Bar and Bistro - Macaroni Cheese
Mellow Coffee & Dessert - Strawberry Shaved Ice (Large)
Ima Cuisine - Classic Mezze
Saint Alice - Fried Oyster Brioche McMuffin
Vivace - Golden Kumara gnocchi with free range chicken, herbs and creamy Napoli sauce.
Sumthin Dumplin - Beef’ n’ Cheese
Gochu - Pork and kimchi milk buns
Wynyard Grill - Wapiti Elk (bone-in-rack)
No.1 Pancake - Potato and Cheese Pancake
Baduzzi - Crayfish Meatballs
Miann - Crème brûlée
Hello Beasty - Prawn & Crab Toast
Boracay - Crispy Pata
Lobster & Tap - The Lobster Roll