Apart from a few go-to restaurants which have been here since I moved to Auckland 20 years ago, the Birkenhead dining scene really doesn’t have much to boast about. Prices aren’t extravagant, but neither is the food. Walking along Birkenhead…
Monsoon Poon
Monsoon Poon has been in that corner of Auckland since I can remember. Known for the fusion South Eastern flavours, I figured it should be a safe option for a multi-cultural group. Auckland is going through that no reservations trend,…
Peasant
I had looked forward to trying Peasant since it first opened. Always a lover of Vietnamese food, Peasant seemed to promise a modern spin on some favourites. The latest Vietnamese offerings all seemed to be so-so bowls of pho and…
Hayden McMillan’s Fail-proof Vietnamese Recipe
Welcome again to the Chef Space where we whisper (not so loudly) some of the best kept kitchen secrets from Auckland’s most celebrated chefs. Vietnamese has always been a favourite for the fresh clean taste and I learned how easy…
