Archived: Best sharing menus to try this Restaurant Month

Food envy? We’ve all had it... You’ve committed to a meal but it’s just not quite what you want. And while we find it hard to believe any of these restaurants could serve a single thing we wouldn’t love, the best way to avoid food envy is to share! Check out these special Restaurant Month menus available in August designed just for that. 

Hello Beasty | $60 five course sharing style dinner 
If you want to experience some great tasting Asian infused cuisine then you have to check out Hello Beasty in The Viaduct. This Asian fusion restaurant is a great location for drinks and a bite to eat on the water's edge. Be sure to check out their incredible value for money offer this Restaurant Month - enjoy a sharing style menu featuring crispy salt & pepper pork belly gua bao, spicy BBQ chicken, charred broccolini and twisted donuts with miso caramel and chocolate fudge sauce to finish. See the full menu and Ts&Cs here. 

Esther | $65 for a three course sharing style lunch or dinner
Esther, located inside the QT Auckland specialises in ‘food of the sun’, making it perfect for the cooler months. Inspired by the travels of chef Sean Connolly, if you’re looking for the authentic flavours of Southern France, Sicily, and Morrocco, this is the place for you. Esther’s sharing-style menu includes five dishes over three courses - think puff bread, baked saganaki, coastal spring lamb shoulder, chargrilled octopus and pistachio baklava to end on a sweet note - delicious! See the full menu and Ts&Cs here. 

Waterside dining at White + Wongs

White + Wong's | $55 three course, five dish sharing style lunch or dinner
White + Wong's are ready to delight you with a spectacular meal this Restaurant Month. Kick things off with prawn crackers before digging into a selection of three entrèes, including kingfish sashimi, wagyu beef shumai and salt & pepper squid, followed by the curry of the day. This year, they also have a menu designed for vegetarians (or veggie lovers!), featuring roti rolls and a rainbow glass noodle salad. See the full menu and Ts&Cs here. 

Ghost Street | $55 for a two course sharing style dinner
Tucked down a set of stairs in Britomart, you'll find Ghost Street, serving up a range of eats inspired by the street food of Beijing. With a particular focus on the spicy, piquant, and earthy flavors of Sichuan and Xi’anese cuisine, this menu is bound to wow your taste buds. For your entrée, choose between sliced beef shin, pickled vegetables with wonton skins, or sesame noodles. Follow it up with Mātangi beef brisket or mapo tofu, complemented by a delightful salad, Asian greens, and rice. See the full menu & Ts&Cs here. 

Photo credit Anna Kidman

Cafe Hanoi | $55 for a two course four dish course sharing lunch or dinner
Located in the heart of Britomart, Cafe Hanoi offers Asian-French inspired cuisine and an atmosphere its regulars have loved for years. This August, enjoy an epic two course, four dish lunch or dinner. Start with lemongrass tofu rice paper rolls and crispy turmeric rice cakes, followed by spiced tofu and Hanoi-style grilled pork, accompanied by delicious sides including steamed jasmine rice and a green papaya and apple salad. See the full menu and Ts&Cs here. 

Culprit | $69 for a four course sharing style dinner 
Found up a narrow staircase on Wyndham Street is Culprit, serving playful dishes that are innovative and big on flavour, often with a nod to Chef Kyle Street's unique Kiwi upbringing. Round up your foodie friends for their four course Restaurant Month menu this August. Start with smoked brisket corndogs, pork crackling, and rock melon with tajin, tarragon, chili, and lime. Follow with a jelly jet plane palate cleanser. For the main course, enjoy three dishes to share: lamb shoulder with apricot mole, grilled market fish, and crunchita with jalapeno crema. End the night with a light, sweet treat. See the full menu and Ts&Cs here.  

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