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Don't try this at home! These Restaurant Month events are too good to miss
This August, Restaurant Month is serving up unforgettable experiences that’ll have you jumping out of your seat and diving into a world of flavour!
From noodle-fueled scavenger hunts and hands-on cooking classes for all ages, to nights pumping with music, dancing, and flavour-packed walking food tours... there’s something epic for every kind of foodie - so don't try this at home, try it at Restaurant Month.
The Great Noodle Run
23 AUG | 1pm - 5pm | $48pp
Ready, set...slurp! This noodle-fueled quest blends brain-teasing riddles, clever clues, and urban exploration — one tasty bowl at a time. Think Amazing Race meets your favourite food crawl: at each restaurant, you will enjoy a well-portioned noodle dish. The event is suitable for all ages, making it the perfect weekend outing for families, a quirky date, or a spontaneous mission with your mates.
K-Culture & Cuisine
8 AUG | 7pm | $79pp
Step into Hazy Tiger, where Korean nightlife bursts to life with dazzling energy and flavour. Feel the thrill of NZKDA’s electrifying K-pop performances, then join the fun by learning iconic dance moves and showing off your star power. As the DJ spins high-energy beats, dive into playful Korean games that spark laughter and connection. All this unfolds alongside a vibrant three-course Korean feast, perfectly paired with wine and spirits for an unforgettable night.
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Walking Food Tour with Chow Luck Club
2, 16 & 30 AUG | 2 - 5pm
Join journalist and avid foodie Lincoln Tan this Restaurant Month for a specially curated walking food tour. You'll get to enjoy a variety of flavours and cuisines, while discovering new city centre spots along the way. Click here for more details. Tickets are on sale 1 July 2025.
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Tacoteca Masa Class
3 AUG | 12pm | $75pp
Love Mexican food? Join Chef Ivan for a lively, hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to make fresh masa, hand-pressed tortillas, and bold, flavour-packed tacos from scratch. With music, laughter, and two perfectly paired margaritas, it’s a fun-filled night of cooking, tasting, and celebrating Mexican street food. It's an experience designed to teach, inspire and most importantly - satisfy your cravings.
Tacoteca Little Chefs Masa Class
17 AUG | 12pm | $30 per child & per adult
The always-energetic Chef Ivan is hosting a fun-filled cooking class designed for kids and their grown-ups! Together, you’ll learn to make fresh tortillas, build tasty tacos, and create the perfect guacamole from scratch. To keep things festive, enjoy refreshing Alchemy & Tonic pairings — with flavours crafted to delight both young and mature taste buds.
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