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I Love Noodles
- 130KK Malaysian CuisineEpsomCheap, cheerful and GOOD food. Portions are enormous and you can easily share between two. BYO. Sometimes there is a wait for a table but it's worth it!
- 28I love this place. Really reasonably priced and the food is delicious. The teriaki tofu is fantastic, I have it every time. Nice cosy restaurant. Small and intimate.
- 37Welcome VegetarianUpper RiccartonAnother delicious meal. Yum! You can’t go wrong here.
- 48Thai House RestaurantPonsonbyLike this place. It can get very busy and you need to book in advance during the weekend but the food is very good. Have always enjoyed my meal here.
- 526Renkon Express - PonsonbyPonsonbyGenerous portions, Good quick takeway meals or dine in and eat at Mea Culpa bar next door
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Top coffee spots
- 143Cereal Killa CafeMt EdenReally great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Reasonably priced and a great selection of brunch and lunch options. Good coffee too!
- 219MontereyGrey LynnCute retro style cafe. Fantastic choice of breakfasts, sandwiches and treats. Good value too. Lovely sunny outside area which is perfect for a leisurely brunch.
- 338Great little cafe tucked away just off Upper Queen St. Great coffee and a range of delicious options for breakfast and lunch. You might pay a little more than your average sandwich bar but it’s really worth it. Sitting on the shady outside table is a lovely break on a hot summer day.
- 416Toru CafePonsonbyGood coffee spot in bustling Ponsonby Central. Busy and good for people watching.
- 565Frasers CafeMount EdenFrasers is a nice relaxed little place in Mt Eden Village. Good brunch options, am going to go back and try the cakes!
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Good Thai Food
- 145Sawadee Thai CuisinePonsonbyHad a really good meal here. Generous portions and fantastic flavours this place is money well spent. The staff are lovely and even though it is a big place, there are quiet corner areas which have a nice relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
- 28Thai House RestaurantPonsonbyLike this place. It can get very busy and you need to book in advance during the weekend but the food is very good. Have always enjoyed my meal here.
- 352Monsoon Poon AucklandAuckland CentralGood Thai in the central city. Big place and the food is quality.
- 416Soul ThaiGrey LynnThis is great takeaway Thai. Delivered to your door and offer mobile eftpos as well. The website is easy to use and they have a huge range of vegetarian options too. Normally takes about 30 - 40 mins for delivery but is always good. They've now got a Mt Eden branch which is right on my doorstep - even better.
- 528Ruang Thong Thai CuisineNewtonGreat for lunch. Quick and easy, no fuss, good Thai food. Lots to choose from and great for lunch on the go.
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Sewing, creating & performing necessities
- 16Antique Fabric & Lace OnehungaOnehungaThis place is amazing. Whatever you are looking for lace, fabric, fringing, motifs, tassles, off cuts, everything is here!
- 22The BazaarMount EdenGreat shop and knowledgeable owner who has been in the business for years. Enjoyed my visit!
- 333Ike's & Geoff's Emporium (Mt Eden)Mount EdenEverything you need for sewing is here. From fabric to buttons, fringing to thread and more. it's an Aladin's cave of gems!
- 46The Fabric StoreNewtonI really like this place. They have a great range of fabric and some unusual stuff that I haven't seen elsewhere. It's quality fabric and the staff give good advice too. Nice, clean shop which is a pleasure to browse in.
- 510Spotlight Wairau ParkWairau ValleyBig shop with lots of choice. You can always get a good range of patterns and they have pretty much everything you need. If you can't find it elsewhere, you'll probably find it here.
Emily F.'s
Go to tradesmen
- 15Back Door Cat Door Man LtdTotara ValeAnother great job. Prompt and efficient service with excellent advice on the appropriate products. The cat door looks great!
- 229ACES Pest ControlBirkenheadExcellent and efficient service. Great communication on the whole process and what we needed to do after the treatment. It appears we have no more cockroaches which makes us very happy customers. thanks.
- 36Smart Express LtdSaint JohnsThese guys are great! Fitted me in at short notice with no problem at all. They kept in touch on time frames and were really reasonable for a last minute job. The staff were professional and friendly too. I would definitely recommend and will use again.
- 42Giltrap City Toyota Grey LynnGrey LynnBought my car here and decided to take it back for a service. They were very professional and the whole process is smooth running. They even picked up an issue that they felt should have been dealt with before I bought the car and offered to cover the payment. That's good honest service!
- 55Mister Minit St LukesSt LukesAlways fast, efficient and friendly service! Conveniently located in the mall so you can get stuff done while you're waiting.
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Out of town drinks
- 126Leigh Sawmill CafeLeighAlways good food here. Lots of choice and a nice cosy atmosphere. Great garden for summer and lots of gigs.
- 268I love travelling out to Hallertau on a Sunday afternoon. They usually have a live duo playing fantastic blues music. Lovely to sit and listen with a glass of your favourite Hallertau beer or a wine. Beer tasting option is a must!
- 336The Tasting ShedKumeuGreat little place, not too far to travel. It's great to sit outside at the big table with some nibbles and a glass of wine. Will be back to try the lunch menu.
- 44Goldie WinesWaiheke IslandFor a lovely wine tasting experience try Goldie. Welcoming staff and lovely to walk around the grounds after a spot of wine tasting. Looking forward to getting a chance to dine there as I'm told the food is great.
- 52Great cheese platter! Yum. Huge seated area which is great in summer with a bit of live music. Wines are good too. If you are out that way it's a lovely place to stop.