Biang Biang Noodles at Chef Wang Auckland
For weeks now, I’d been craving some good old-fashioned hand-pulled noodles. A friend directed me towards Chef Wang in Auckland; it’s one of those place … Read more
Auckland
Things to do, places to eat and where to stay in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. From the waterfront and Sky Tower to airport lounges and day trips, here are my Auckland travel experiences and reviews.
A Bubbling Stone Pot at BannSang Korean Restaurant Auckland
Recently I’d been hankering for some good old fashioned Korean comfort food. I had heard that BannSang in Auckland has just the sort of home-style … Read more
Giapo Auckland: This Isn’t Really Ice Cream Anymore
Before I even walked through the doors, I had heard about Giapo… And truth be told, I didn’t really know what to expect. Gourmet? Artisan? … Read more
Sichuan Clay Pot Noodles at Eden Noodles Ponsonby
For weeks, I’d had a hankering for some authentic Sichuan-style clay pot noodles, you know, ones that come sizzling onto your table, still steaming from … Read more
Hand-Pulled Lanzhou Beef Noodles at Mulan No.1 Auckland
It’s taken some time but I’ve finaly found some good hand-pulled noodles in Auckland. Mulan No. 1 is located in an arcade off main drag … Read more
I Had Lunch at Cornwall Park Cafe After the Walk
Cornwall Park, Auckland This is one of those walks where you set out for an hour but end up spending a couple of hours in … Read more
Belgian Food and Seafood Platter at The Occidental Auckland
The Occidental in Auckland has been on my ‘to-visit’ list for ages. Everyone was raving about it, from the proper moules-frites to the great selection … Read more
Columbus Coffee Auckland: Eggs Benedict and a Flat White
With no higher ambitions than having a good cup of coffee (a proper flat white) and a nice breakfast I ducked into Columbus Coffee in … Read more
I Had Breakfast at Seraphius Cafe on Queen Street
One morning in need of some serious fuel for breakfast and coffee, I found myself stumbling into Seraphius Cafe on Queen St. I was glad … Read more
The Gym at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
While I’m not typicaly a hit-the-gym-on-holiday type of person, sometimes if you’re only in a destination for a few days and your accommodation has a … Read more
Korean BBQ at Faro Auckland – We Grilled Our Own Dinner
Grilling is something we have done plenty of over the years, but grilling at our very own table? It is never tiresome. That’s what we … Read more