Support heart of the city businesses with online purchases this October and be in to win one of six $500 voucher prizes to use at city centre venues of your choice. See more here.
Whether it be that burger you've been craving or a little bit of fine dining, a range of the city centre's favourite restaurants and eateries are now offering contactless pick-up or delivery of their tasty dishes. See below for a few options to get started!
The Shakespeare Restaurant & Brewery
Offering their onsite brewed Shakespeare Brewery premium craft beer range and a special pub grub menu featuring some of their most popular dishes for takeaway, the Shakespeare has you covered for a great outdoor gathering spread. We’re eyeing up their gourmet burgers. Just $19 including fries, these half a kilo ‘Mega burgers’ will leave you fully satisfied – choose either beef, chicken or veggie.
Order online, here.
Biang Biang noodle topped with chilli
We’ve missed Biang Biang and their incredible noodle dishes during lockdown so an order of their authentic dishes is next on our list now that takeaways are back on the menu. Offering contactless takeaway orders via telephone, make sure to try the Biang Biang noodles topped with chilli, you won't be disappointed! Other dishes on the menu that stand out are the spicy vermicelli and the noodle soup with pork mince and vinegar. If you're keen to try something new & different, the sliced beef and ox tongue in chili sauce is an adventurous dish!
Order via Buy@Home NZ, HungryPanda, EASI and Delivereasy, or call 09-302 0068
Especially for level 3, The Poni Room has created the 'Poni Picnic' with their delicious duck platter. The picnic box serves 6-8 and comes ready to eat with your very own steam baskets to keep! Poni picnic comes with twice cooked duck breasts, duck legs, bao buns, pancakes, hoisin honey, chili dressing, pickles, lettuce cups.
Pre-order online, here.
Britomart’s newest kid on the block, Ghost Street, are also open during level 3 for contactless pick-up as well as delivery available via Uber Eats. We’re going straight for an order of the braised brisket with hand-made yellow noodles, bean paste, dried chillies and Sichuan pepper. When making your order at Ghost Street, throw in a few warm baked coconut buns, they’re too good to pass up!
Order online, here.
A favourite among many city centre diners, Café Hanoi’s modern Vietnamese menu is insanely good and it is available via contactless pick-up and for delivery with Uber Eats. We’ll be quick to make an order of the aromatic vegetable curry and a serving of roast duck rice paper rolls. They’re also offering a BBQ picnic box serving either 4, 6 or 8 people. The box is filled with BBQ Pork ribs, Grilled Wagyu Bavette, Lemongrass Chicken Skewers, Spicy Cabbage & Pickles Salad, Wok seared Asian Greens and Steamed rice.
Order online, here.
Treat your bubble to a fabulous meal by the team at The Lodge Bar & Dining. Perfect for a special date night, make an order for contactless pick-up or delivery and enjoy fine-dining from the comfort of your home. Michelin Star Chef Matt Lambert has created some amazing meals for takeaway, including one of his famous New York City burgers.
Order online, here.
Pick a spot along North Wharf or Silo Park and enjoy an afternoon of waterfront dining with The Conservatory’s takeaway menu. Their takeaway menu includes their infamous 18inch pizzas, beer, wine, and small plates like calamari, fried chicken, fries and cauliflower popcorn. We recommend their newest pizza “The NV” with spicy chilli oil, high-quality pork sausage, prosciutto, nduja and spinach, and an order of cauliflower popcorn with vegan curry mayonnaise.
See the menu online, here.
Frida Cocina Mexicana and Tequila Bar
What’s better to celebrate with than a Mexican feast? Viaduct Harbour’s Frida Cocina Mexicana and Tequila Bar are offering takeaway orders during level 3, and they have a selection of packages perfect for feeding a few mouths. For a family of four, or if you’re having your first outdoor catch up with another bubble, the Fiesta Pack is sure to delight everyone’s tastebuds. Coming with two starters of guacamole & corn chips and esquites, and portions of two types of enchiladas for the main – enchiladas con salsa verde, filled with chicken and enchiladas con salsa Azteca, filled with mushrooms & cactus (both of which are gluten free). The Fiesta Pack is completed with a serving of spiced fries to go with your mains and tasty churros for dessert.
See here for the takeaway menu, and call (09) 356 7090 to order (also available on UberEats)
Too many burger nights this lockdown and feeling like something light and fresh? Place an order from Shaka Bowl for contactless pick up! Pick a sunny day, build your own bowl, and enjoy it in one of the great city centre public spaces. We’re thinking salmon with rice & salad, and wasabi aioli, underneath the trees at Amey Daldy linear park.
Order online, here.
In need of a generous helping of Italian delights? Look no further than Portofino, whose menu is available through telephone orders for contactless pick-up as well as via Menulog and Uber Eats. We’re having trouble looking beyond the pasta section of their menu - fettucine, Bolognese, arrabbiata, decision making is hard!
See the takeaway menu, here.