Auckland Diner's Diary: December 2017

Trucking Along

Kuya - food truck serving up traditional Filipino recipes in street food style at various markets
Paddee ผัดดี - market stall selling wok-fried Thai noodles
Zoet - flavoured nuts and popcorn from a cart at Sylvia Park
[Added 2 February 2018: Blitzd - smoothie bowls at markets (temporarily at Ponsonby Central)]
[Added 3 February 2018: Crate Kitchen - food truck with items such as lamb rolls, fried chicken and beef cheek sammies]
[Added 3 February 2018: Let's Brezel - Claudia and Gala sell brezels from their caravan called Friedel]
[Added 3 February 2018: Vege Bang Bang - vegetarian and vegan food at various markets]
[Added 30 March 2018: Murray - food truck situated in the "burnt out shell" of the once-famous Piha takeaway shop, open Fridays to Sundays with fresh and healthy food, backed up by treats like ice creams, homemade cookies and refreshing drinks]

Central Openings - Hungry Time

Hello Restaurant - European flavours at Snickel Lane
Obar 오빠 - Korean drinking spot formerly on Lorne Street is has now opened at the Chancery
Grind on Chancery - latest cafe with the same brand as Grind on High (Grind on Ellerslie has been replaced by Little Luscious and Grind on Takapuna has rebranded to The Garage)
Yummy House 好吃館 - Chongqing noodles as well as other Chinese dishes on Wellesley Street East
Nahm - Thai with a twist on Elliott Street, with an initial restaurant in Nelson
[Added 21 January 2018: FizzzOden 关东煮 - Chancery eatery next to Pocha, serving oden and noodles]
[Added 12 March 2018: Sajiao Chilli Restaurant 撒椒川串坊 - Sichuanese hotpot on Upper Queen Street]

Central Openings - Food on the Go

K-Road Bufia - takeaway on K'Rd selling shawarma, fried chicken and dum biryani
Mad Mex - newest branch of the Mexican chain has opened in Wynyard Quarter
Go Veggie - Dosa Plaza has rebranded its IMAX store to highlight its vegan options

Central/Fringe Openings - Tea Time

Panda Cheese Tart 潘达芝士挞 - panda cheese tarts amongst pink furniture on Queen Street
HiTEA - Chinese milk tea shop on Wellesley Street, using Zealong, Anchor and Whittaker's products
[Added 11 January 2018: Utopia Coffee - coffee cart on Hobson Street]
[Added 1 February 2018: T-Hut - bubble tea shop in the Chancery]
[Added 11 March 2018: Tearaffe 茶森林 - cheese tea and milk tea in Newmarket]

Fringe Eats

Hot Hot Asian Eatery - Asian fusion food in Kingsland [Added 31 January 2018: from Panawat Chotamungsa (also known as Erk), former head chef of Kiss Kiss and Chinoiserie]
Thrive Kitchen - cafe in Ponsonby, where Cafe Byzantium used to be
Reuben Cafe - cafe in Eden Terrace, where Arcadia used to be
Jun's Grill Fish 君記烤魚 - Chinese eatery in Mount Eden, with pork, chicken and lamb as well as fish dishes
Walt's Real Fruit Ice Cream - real fruit ice cream and dairy-free options from a kiosk halfway up Mount Eden
[Added 18 March 2018: Dining @ Nanking 食在六朝 - Jinling gastronomy in Ponsonby]

Northern Nourishment

Vondel - eatery in Devonport, where Bette's used to be
[Added 5 January 2018: DM Chicken 分米鸡 - Korean fried chicken in copious quantities in Albany]

Further for Food

Birdie's - all day bar and NYC style deli at Sylvia Park
The Little District - newest opening at Sylvia Park is made up of The Parklane Dispensary, Market Square Kitchen, and The Municipal Coffee Company
Tides Kitchen Bucklands Beach - Indian and European food, as well as Movenpick ice cream by the beach
[Added 11 January 2018: Tasty Dumpling 香饺園 - dumpling shop in the Lim Supermarket Centre in Mount Albert, which used to be Chinese Dumpling King 東北餃子王餐廳, which had a picture of Helen Clark with owner Chura Jhao]
[Added 11 March 2018: Ormiston Cafe - cafe in Flat Bush with brunch food and freakshakes]

Coming

Daily Bread - bakery/deli in Point Chevalier from the duo behind Orphan's Kitchen as well as new business partner Patrick Welzenbach (ex-Bread and Butter Bakery), using only organic wheat and produce, with A2 milk on tap (opening 10 January)
Rocket Kitchen has closed its Ponsonby store on 23 December, and will be opening in Mount Eden with a new look, eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging, some seating and easier parking (opening mid-January)
The Butcher's Son - plant-based eatery opening soon on Jervois Road
Magic Cup - dessert shop in Newmarket
Mad Samurai - Japanese tapas in Snickel Lane
Sunny Town 阳阳 - Chinese cuisine on Lorne Street

Closed

Tuihana Cafe in Mount Eden had its final day on 15 December
Marllie's cafe in Mount Eden on the corner of Dominion Road and Onslow Road has also closed
Bolaven (also in Mount Eden) has been bought out by Rocket Kitchen
French bistro Touquet on O'Connell Street had its last dinner on 16 December

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