This is a nice interior and good service. There’s a good mix of standard sushi offerings, and Thai food. I found things tend to be a bit on the sweet side, through the use of a lot of Thai chili sauce, even in the spicy tuna roll and tuna tower. The Pad Thai was also was fairly sweet, and could’ve used a squeeze the lime, but I enjoyed it.
Tapavino
Saké
Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar
Le Garde-Manger
The Grove
Top-notch service and wonderfully creative food are the highlights here, surely one of the best restaurants New Zealand has to offer.
I’ve had many wine-pairing dinners, but the matches here were absolutely stellar, perhaps the best I’ve ever encountered. Great hospitality by the owner and the entire staff.
De La Vega
This is an interesting tapas concept because instead of Spanish food, the emphasis is on Latin food. We started with a delicious red sangria, and then proceeded to try a number of the different tapas appetizers, never making our way to the entrée section of the menu.
The Asparinas were a great way to start, and were offered free for checking in on Yelp! We tried the empanadas, and had half chicken/half cheese; both were good.
The Chicken Molé Rice Balls were also very good, with a complex Molé sauce that wasn’t too sweet.
The Ajito de Pescado was my favorite, with flavors of freshly cooked fish and veggies.
Excellent and friendly service. During temperate weather, it would be great to sit out on the sidewalk.
Laki’s Greek Restaurant
Surah
**** (4 stars)
This Korean restaurant offers all of the most popular Korean dishes in a pleasant environment with friendly service. The space was formally occupied by Bee Wan, but it has been significantly remodeled. The menu is now streamlined and more pictorial, which is good for newbies. There are somewhat fewer side dishes of kimchi now, but they are just as good or better. My favorite entrée, Dolsot bibimbap, is available in traditional and a kimchi version. The Chicken Katsu is a good choice for kids or those who are not yet ready to try the full Korean experience.