Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Palmerston North

Best restaurant in Palmy for celebrating special occasions. Best steak in Palmy. Very tender and flavourful. Lamb was also cooked to perfection. Went there to celebrate my friend's birthday and they even prepped the dessert special for her. Definitely coming back!

Beautiful food and presented well. Unfortunately, dessert was a little too sweet for my taste amd the meringue was too hard and solid for us to cut through (although-others at the table loved them 😊👍). Overall great experience with great company and staff were excellent and accommodating 🥰

Booked here for a birthday dinner and the meal was incredible. Best dinner experience for us in Palmy. We were welcomed in from the cold despite turning up slightly earlier than booked, with warm friendly smiling faces. The atmosphere was cosy but classy. The amuse bouche for the evening had cashew cream which I can’t eat, but Scott had already planned a special amuse bouche for us (which was his pate - absolutely great because we were both really close to ordering that as a starter!) We both had the prawn and shrimp ravioli with citrus butter sauce and salmon caviar for starter. This is without a doubt the nicest pasta dish we have had at a restaurant. Flavours were incredible and we both wanted more. All of the dishes were fantastic but this was my favourite of the night. We both had the pork belly with kumara and orange purée, sage lemon and Gruyère arancini, crackling and house-made apple & remoulade salad for main. Ordered a side of duck fat potatoes too. Absolutely delicious. Flavourful, exciting, everything perfectly cooked, and it was fine dining and hearty at the same time. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and the tiramisu. Perfect ending to a meal. Simple dishes done very well and just the right amount of sweetness too - they weren’t sickly sweet. You could taste every individual component of each course. Each of us had two glasses of delicious white wine throughout the meal from their extensive and well thought out wine list. The team is fantastic and our server, Holly, was very attentive especially to my allergies, and double checked everything for us. She went above and beyond and she always had a smile on her face, and we felt very comfortable in the restaurant. I would wholeheartedly recommend Nero to anybody who wants to experience a fantastic dining atmosphere in Palmy. Thank you for making a good birthday great!

A very nice restaurant, upon arrival the caterers were kind and engaging, even greeted us with a welcoming entree. All n all the food was perfect especially with portioning. Holy shit the steak was great as well and id recommend the fries with it. Thanks for having me and my partner !! Enjoyed our time with you :)

This restaurant is a perfection for a successful dinner ! Very tasty food, and a pleasant atmosphere. A great find, for a very good experience !

We went here for the first time for our 18th wedding anniversary. It has a cozy, intimate atmosphere and was lovely and warm on a cold evening. Our food was divine and the service was friendly but also highly professional. We loved our evening at Nero.

The food was excellent, friendly staff. Unfortunately, table setting was not matching our expectation. Examples: cuttlery was cheap (low quality), the table top was injection molded plastic, no table cloth, paper napkin.

Very nice food and luxurious feeling. We really enjoyed the fish of the day. However, the dry aged beef was a bit salty, and they cooked a bit too rare rather than medium rare as we ordered. Nice cocktails and beers. They are usually very busy so we booked way in advance, and when we arrived we still waited pass our proposed meal time. Highly recommend to book in advance especially if you come in group.

Writing this review while I'm still here. The meal was delicious, I couldn't fault it. The service was top tier and the experience was awesome overall. Staff were upbeat & the positivity was contagious. A special thanks to Sophie for her amazing service too!

We were warmly greeted and seated despite not having a reservation. Mr B walked us through a comprehensive menu (was a difficult choice, to many great options 😃) we ended up with a steak/rib combo and steak espetada. Needless to say the meal was fantastic and along with great service and a comfortable environment marks Little Savanna as a place to visit again. Highly recommend. Thanks

What a beautiful venue and delicious food! We booked a table for lunch to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We shared a yummy biltong starter. My husband enjoyed his Scotch fillet steak, and I treated myself to Beef Espetada, which were both cooked as requested. Waitresses were friendly and attentive. We are definitely coming back to try more dishes!

Little Savannah is truly an outstanding restaurant. From the moment you arrive, the service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, with every dish showing attention to detail and a passion for flavour. The ambience is second to none – the inviting fireplaces create a cosy, elegant atmosphere that makes the whole experience even more special. We had a wonderful time, and it was clear that everyone in our group felt the same. Highly recommended for an unforgettable night out.

Amazing experience. Meals were lovely, service above and beyond. My mum was a borderline "problem diner", didn't like the first glass of wine she had. Service was happy to try and accommodate her taste with 4 wine sample tasters. Forgot to mention Gluten free for dessert, happly swapped it after the fact, even after saying no big deal will eat around it. Fantastic.

This is definitely a good place but only for occasions given the price tag. We went for a birthday with a grp of six and had their meat platter 150$ (had pork taken out n replaced with beef but doubt the quantity was same.) so not worth the price . Probably better to order individually. Pasta was chicken and for 43$ - this was nothing to write home about. Chicken espetada @56$ was small portion was also nothing special. We had garlic bread 13$ (6 pieces small) - Tomato basil bread was better 12.5$ and chicken liver 24$ (which was a little too creamy) Mocktails for 16$ r definitely overpriced. Soft drinks around 6-8$ Overall their individual meat dishes are the go to options. Rest if avoid. Overall bill for 6 people 360$! (60$ / head with sharing and all of us had a little bit to eat prior to reaching)

This is the best scallop dish we have in NZ. And the grilled beef is juice and good. But we waste more than one and half hour to wait my food, it seems so crazy. Just like other clients said, food is fantastic, but...

This is a Nice Japanese restaurant. And their best dish is sashimi. Rests of them are ok. I had their set serving for one person 46$. This included sashimi (the server wasn’t knowledgeable of the fish except the salmon.) (16$) 4piece of tuna + 3 pieces of another fish and 2 of salmon. The Second dish GESO AGE. was fried squid tentacles and this was nothing to write about. (14$) The last dish was KUSHIAGE. Fried chicken + beef + mushroom skewer (4$) each . Minimum 4 skewers. This ok. Mushroom was prolly the best. Lastly, as I wasn’t even really half full; I had the KIMUCHI PRAWNS. This was ok too. Half dish (13.50$) . Try some other dishes. Dumplings might be good.. Overall 3 for the food. However the serving size were small. Certainly recommended but expensive.

Cosy restaurant but the way tableswere arranged made it look a little crowded. The waiter was informative, friendly and attentive. The food however was average. Beef Tataki was ok, nothing special; Chicken Kimuchi Stir-fry only has a handful of 2cm long chicken pieces in it; Grilled Squid was tender but has no flavour (could be better if its accompanied with a more authentic Japanese sauce rather than mayo); Renkon salad was nice and light, but very small, does not worth $15. Overall, not worth the money.

wonderful wee restaurant. The queue at the door was an indication of the quality dining experience on offer. superb service. v fresh fish and good pricing. #tinastip sashimi was quiveringly fresh.

Beautiful, awesome and amazing experience. Amazing traditional Japanese food, with lovely customer service. Felt like a little slice straight from Japan.

We went for dinner today and loved the food. The place was too busy and congested - otherwise all good.

I like Yatai, it’s one of my favourite spots to go in Palmerston North. They do everything pretty well.

We read the reviews and followed the advice of booking ahead, very simple via the online booking system. This is a very busy restaurant, and we understand why. We had a fantastic evening with absolutely delicious authentic food, umeshu, and sake. 100% recommend the mochi donut and platters. Friendly attentive service, and a special touch or two added for our occasion. I believe the pricing reflects the quality of what you receive here. We will definitely be dining here again in the future. Thank you for making our evening feel a little extra special.

Amazing food! This is the best food I have had in the whole of New Zealand! The beef tataki is to die for! Everything is cooked to perfection, and every bite is truly amazing! In the past 2 months we have been 5+ times, and I would go every single day if I could! If you get the chance to dine here you won't regret it! I think about this place for weeks after going here!

We went to Haru Japanese Restaurant in Palmerston for Father’s Day and were pleasantly impressed. My partner ordered one of the platters and loved the variety lots of little dishes to try, generous portions, and he left very full and happy. I got the sushi and chicken karaage. I’m quite a fussy eater, but they accommodated me really well, and both dishes were fresh and tasty. My mum and brother shared two of the sizzling plates the chicken could’ve used a bit more flavour, but the beef was beautifully marinated and paired nicely with the rice on the side. My dad had the wafu beef (scotch fillet) and absolutely enjoyed every bite, especially the sauce the steak was served in. Overall, if you’re looking for something different in Palmerston, I’d highly recommend Haru. Great variety, friendly service, and something for everyone!

Brilliant restaurant. Loved all the food we ordered. Delicious sharing platters with generous servings. Friendly service. Food was served in 15 to 20 minutes, even when the restaurant was fully booked. I will definitely come back and recommend this place.

🍗 Massive portion for the chicken miso katsu! Flavour was authentic and the batter was perfectly crunchy. Served with purple rice and miso soup. Worth $32! 🍮 crème brûlée had the most beautiful glaze on top and custard underneath. Served with green tea icecream! $18 was pricey for the size though. 🍩 mochi donuts were exceptional! Stretchy inside and crispy on the outside - coated with sugar and paired with chocolate/cream on the side. $18 Can definitely see why this is a gem in Palmerston North 😋 so many menu options to select from!

Great experience from entry to exit with the food standing out more than the amazing customer service. had great laughs with staff who initiated conversation with warm and friendly smiles to brighten the atmosphere. Ellie’s recommendation hit the spot for the entire table. Most definitely seek assistance if undecided about the appealing menu which will have you wanting to go back to try what you missed out on. Dining overall experience exceeds 5 stars all round.

I travelled and I will travrl palmy just to come here. Friendly staff, awesome platter and food. Just make your mind and go haru if you read this.

The chicken curry and spring roll were amazing - they tasted fresh and full of flavor! 😋 Staffs were very friendly as well

10/10 – Absolutely Delicious! I ordered from here via Uber Eats tonight and WOW 🤯 every flavour was fantastic! I had the chicken and lemongrass curry with rice, and the flavours were absolutely sensational. I also got the entrée for two, which included a variety of homemade spring rolls (each one unique and delicious), fresh summer rolls, and prawns in a surprisingly tasty crumb. The popcorn chicken was a hit too! Portions weren’t huge, but everything was so flavourful and satisfying. I really enjoyed these dishes – will definitely be ordering again!

It is our first time here and we have a marvellous time. Our food came out fast. We had Lemon Grass Beef with Noodles, Stir Fried Prawns with Rice and Salad and Vietnamese Coffee with Condensed Milk. They were all tasty and well seasoned. We will definitely come back again.

Have always enjoyed the pho at Saigon corner! Def the best in Palmy if not in NZ. Had the chance to get them to do catering for an education event too and it was simply amazing and for a good price. The staff was very accommodating too for my late pick up even though they were supposed to close early on that day. Highly recommend!

The noodle salad appeared enticing and tasty, especially the crispy roast pork. The pho broth has a robust beef flavor, but it's salty and should be served with more vegetables and herbs. The staff is cheerful and welcoming. I plan to return and sample more dishes.

Had rice paper rolls with peanut sauce 11$ which were good Also had beef noodle soup. This was 19$. Not to my liking. And fried chicken which was really good. 8$. Good menu but beef noodle didn’t work out for me . Certainly worth a visit. Will try something different next time..

Love the squid salad, so nice and generous, good prices and everything is always so fresh. Nice decor, good and fast service. Visited again recently after lockdown, the service was wonderful and complied to the covid-19 rules. I had the hot Vietnamese coffee to drink which was amazing! We got the chicken skewers appetizer, coconut crumbed prawns and popcorn chicken. And again I got the delicious squid salad. I bought the special duck curry home for my partners dinner and he also loved it! Will definitely be returning

What a cool place.... Great range of beer, awesome food, excellent knowledgeable staff.... and really cool decor inside. Highly recommend

I was really happy with my food & drink. Cooked and presented well! Although, I found it odd why some menu items (I.e steak) were on the printed menu but not on the QR code menu so with my order I had to get up and order at the counter.

Went to Brew Union on Sunday and had the cauliflower bites and fries, absolutely delicious! The cauliflower bites were fresh, hot, and came with a yummy dipping sauce, while the fries were perfectly crispy and so tasty. Love that they offer proper vegan options at a pub, including vegan cheese. The staff were really lovely. They actually made a mistake with our drinks, but were super friendly about it and sorted it straight away, even giving us the corrected drinks on the house, which was kind. The whole place had a great atmosphere. As a vegan, I don’t usually enjoy going to pubs, but Brew Union makes it easy with their menu and their service. Definitely recommend for both the food and the experience!

Nice and welcoming and great decor! Food was tasty and staff efficient.

We chose Brew Union as a spot for dinner before seeing some live music. Turned out to be a great choice. Tried a couple of the local brews and we enjoyed a few smaller plates and a smash burger. Extremely tasty. It was quite busy but our table service was top notch. Very friendly and knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble.

Great atmosphere, nice wood fire pizza (pictures is the cheese pizza - small)

Ambient atmosphere, decor is cool and you can go in via King St or Broadway Ave. Inclusive menu, the food was awesome. I ordered the Lebonese Salad and they had the option of tofu instead of meat. The only criticisms are there were too many of those hard, crunchy noodles and when I went outside for about 10 minutes got back to find they'd cleared the table so you need to get someone in your group to guard your meal and cocktail :/

Quaint place tucked away. Would say the atmosphere is more of a pub style where you'd get together after work for a few drinks and nibbles. One thing to note is that the meals are shared meals, so more like entree sized items that you share. On saying that the quality of the food was really good. There was only one choice for kids. Was a tad cramped for space and rather loud. The service was fantastic and drinks made well.

Absolutely fantastic! Friendly from the second you walk in the door! We could not make up our minds so asked the staff to pick for us, let's say we were definitely pleasantly surprised! Nice hearty food cooked well nothing you don't need on it, well seasoned. Very warm and inviting best place I've eaten in Palmy by far!

Consistently amazing food and the service is always great. The atmosphere is casual, more of a pub vibe, so no need to dress up like you’re going to a fancy restaurant. One tip: if you don’t want to hear, or have people hear your private conversations without whispering, request a bar leaner or come with a bigger group so you can be seated out the back where the tables are more spaced out. The three 2 person tables are much too close together, which can feel cramped. Also love that the menu changes often, giving you the chance to try new things every visit.

Great vibe, service, and food. We went here for my mums 70th, it was perfect. We were a group of 4 kids under 12 years old and 8 adults. We had a set menu, which was excellent. Mum was able to switch a few dishes around beforehand, so when we arrived, no decisions had to be made, and we could just relax and enjoy the evening. The bao, prawns, and crispy chicken were excellent. The lamb, green vegetables, and chips were a lot of food. We ended up with quite a bit of takeaway. The staff were excellent! Friendly and efficient. The vibe was great. It's a busy place, really comfortable with casual decor, bar / restaurant vibe, loud yet you could easily hear everyone at your own table. I can highly recommend this place!

The food was absolutely beautiful! Pork buns were delicious!!! Definitely recommend the sticky date pudding for dessert, the nicest dessert I have ever had at a restaurant. Staff were so welcoming and nice. Can’t wait to come again.

We had a fantastic experience at The Fat Farmer. The service was attentive and genuinely friendly, the presentation of each dish was beautiful and the menu offered such high-quality, delicious options. A wonderful place to dine — highly recommend!

First time at Fat Farmer last night and it was for my birthday! The atmosphere was amazing, food was delicious (I’ll be dreaming about the goats cheese, lamb, and kale 🤤), and the service was a 10/10. Georgia was a GREAT waitress, and made sure we were happy and was happy to be there. She also did a group photo shoot for us so we had to give her 5 ⭐️. All in all amazing experience with Fat Farmer and I will definitely be back again!

We got a voucher from the restaurant, so we gave it a try. The food was definitely delicious. Personally, I thought the waiting time was a bit long (almost half an hour for fish and chips). The staffs were nice and friendly.

Had the Cardrona Beef Burger, Crème Brûlée + husband had bangers n’ mash + sticky date pudding. We were a party of 14 so large range of meals and the consensus was the same: food was excellent but not big enough, especially at the price point ($30+ for a main meal, some much higher and smaller). You can see the portion size of the chips provided. Staff had excellent service, and food was provided to the entire party at the same time (all hot) just after an hour of ordering, so timing was very good for a party of that size (entrees were out in about 30mins). Beware the female bathroom sink: tsunami warning required. Overall, would happily return but knocked a star off for potion size and the unexpected tidal wave.

Great food, staff were absolutely lovely, music was good. Food was really good, chips were seasoned well, dumplings were juicy, burgers were tasty. All food was seasoned well didn't even need to use salt or pepper. Our Mister 8 month old, loved his chips. Very accommodating to our needs, such as needing a high chair and being able to get a separate bowl of chips for our boy to enjoy.

Expensive for the amount. Decent lamb hock, average fish of the day. Didn't allow us to sit before members have arrived. Took 30-40 minutes for food to come out (and the meat wasn't hot enough for my liking)

Food was good, $50 good? It was a 300grm steak cook M/R with mash potatoes and 2 onion rings. The steak was good, nice and the mash was very yummy with gravy. I would go back but wouldn't get the steak again, the fish the person had next to me looked good.

Visited with a group today for drinks. Excellent service and great quality drinks. I also had a dessert and it was fantastic in flavour but on the small side. Definitely will be back even if for the service alone as it was that good. The ladies on the bar deserve a pay rise.

Such a lovely night out. Staff were super lovely. Our burgers were amazing and the atmosphere was superbly laid back. Only thing I will say is that the tables upstairs seemed quite close together which made it feel a little squished but very cozy 🤣

He a very tasty dinner here yesterday. South Indian cuisine is a little different to your classic Indian takeaway and it was a welcome new experience. The starters were yummy, curry’s tasty, paratha bread nice and cocktails delicious. The waiter was patient with all our questions about the dishes and periodically checked in to offer drinks and see that we were enjoying our meals. Overall a very good experience

Food quality can be variable, sometimes good, other times quality is lacking. Excellent central location in the square, with plenty of public parking options. Table settings inside with tidy decor and appearance.

Probably THE best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. The story behind this restaurant was beautiful and it was nice that the staff were inclined to share this. While the restaurant name is a bit of a laugh, the meaning behind it and the back ground is truly beautiful in what they’re wanting to share through the food, service and overall atmosphere of the restaurant. The food is great portion size (could not eat it all!) is so generous and the quality is amazing. I love that it’s South Indian food too which you don’t see too much of it around, very authentic! When we’re back in Palmy we will definitely come back, highly recommend!

We had a lovely meal - too much to eat and all of it delicious. It was our anniversary and so it was a meaningful night for us. The staff were kind efficient and delivered service perfectly. Thank you!

I dropped in here to grab a takeaway meal before my wife returned from overseas. Absolutely delicious meal, I got a lamb korma and a butter chicken, some breads and these lentil donut thingies. One of the best takeaway meals I have ever had.

The food was delicious, and the waitress was very cute and sweet. However, the drink order was wrong despite being repeated, and both entrees and mains arrived at the same time, even though we clearly asked for entrees first and mains later. It ended up being the complete opposite of what we wanted. The staff also didn’t check back for a long time, so we couldn’t order more drinks. No beers on tap, and $12 for a can of beer is very expensive.

The service here is fantastic and they have a large range of craft beers. We had a variety of dishes: prawn, duck, chickpeas and vege korma. Some of the dishes ordered as mild were a bit too hot compared to those ordered as medium. This seems to be consistent across our experiences eating here. The breads are very tasty and the desserts can be very nice. Unfortunately they had run out of mango lassi which was sad.

My salmon is average. Pork belly and fish of the day are beautiful, especially pork belly, a must try. Friendly and prompt service, however there is a surcharge for credit card.

Really delicious food, nice atmosphere, and an amazing waitress 'Hannah' to top it off. Definitely recommend !

Visited recently on a Sunday evening, didn't need to book and nice ambience in restaurant. Service very good and personable. As we were being seated we were offered water, still or sparkling - and we took still. Menu good, but the food was lacking in flavour and everything had cheese sauce - even the vegetables. Vegetarian pumpkin pasta dish had no flavour and was most disappointing. When it came to pay the bill, we were charged $11 for the water. We did not ask for 'bottled', we asked for 'still' and were not given an option of tap water or bottled as I would have expected if a charge of $11 was to be incurred. When we questioned the cost of the water, we were told it was restaurant policy. Would not return, sorry ;-( firstly as the food wasn't good enough for the price and being charged $11 for water, was not acceptable.

Excellent food, great staff, lovely atmosphere. Most importantly, the food is really good.

Arrived without a booking but the lovely staff found us a table. The service was superb and so was our food. Definitely worth booking as this restaurant was really busy.

Beautiful and delicious food, set in a warm cosy atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Made for an excellent birthday night out. Will definitely be back.

All we can say is Wow! 5 star service and the food is excellent the flavours, quality 👌

We (2) recently visited Yeda for lunch & got a few side dishes so we could have a bit of everything The place is spacious, great for groups or just a simple lunch or dinner date The food was nice & tasty as expected We received complimentary Miso on arrival We ordered Sweet n sour pork (changed the rice to noodles extra $3) Spring rolls, Sushi, takoyaki, teriyaki chicken w rice & My favorite out of the dishes was the Pork Gyoza Service was fast and waitress staff was attentive however taking plates from our table while we’re still eating and could clearly see there was still food in our plates to be eaten is quite rude & a big No from me! I get it if we’d finished what we were eating, it was almost like they wanted you in & out that’s the vibe I was getting, yet the place wasn’t packed. We will come back in future, let’s hope the waitress staff take this feedback on

A friend recommended we visit Yeda, I'm glad we took up the recommendation. Wife & I chose the $15 lunch deal - starter & a main plus a miso soup. The food was very good 👍 The service was great 👍 There are so many options on the menu, but you can't help but think another visit is on the card's surely.

I love going to Yeda! The menu is fantastic and really accommodates all dietary requirements, which is such a bonus. The portions are huge for the price, and everything is so tasty. I always get the peanut satay noodle soup (so good!) and my partner goes for the tom yum fried rice. It can get a little loud at times, but the atmosphere and vibe are great. We come here often because the food and service are consistently good. I did have one awkward dining experience in the past that left me feeling a bit let down, but I emailed the manager and they were incredibly kind and responsive. They apologised, offered compensation, and really took the feedback on board. That kind of openness and willingness to improve makes me happy to keep coming back.

Had lunch. We had sizzling chicken /‘d beef sizzling. 21$ each with rice and the food was worth the value. Service was a little interesting but all good. Certainly recommended.. ===== Visited again multiple times 2024. Food quality has improved with acceptable prices. (Plus halal) Had chicken 23$/ szilling 23.5$ / dumpling 10$ -3 pieces/ sushi 21 and other dishes. Certainly recommended.

Food very good. We had the sizzling beef and one of the duck dishes. $8.50 for a small portion of rice though. Seating isn't that comfortable and when we went, a few child diners as well (so if you don't like kids, beware).

I come here often and the food is always Delicious! Great prices, they’re fast at cooking so you don’t have to wait long for the food. The sushi and sweet and sour pork is definitely one of my favourites and the Ice Chocolates amazing too. I definitely recommend booking a table because they often get busy.

Absolutely outstanding food. We got takeaways and we were so impressed with everything from Yeda. The online menu had our mouths watering. Actually dribbling. Lol. The selection is amazing. The list of dishes just kept scrolling to more and more delicious looking meals. The food was ready so quickly, it was crazy. Every dish was perfect. I don't mean good. Perfect! We ordered way to much food but couldn't stop eating it. The cost of all that outstanding food was under $70.00 Thats 7 different dishes and separated rise. 10/10 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Highly recommend. We will be back every time we are in Palmerston North.

Indian indulgence is incredible every, single, time! For years it has been amazing. The food is exceptional, the team are great and there is fast service. Thank you team! Best Indian restaurant I’ve been to.

Decided to have Indian food today, ambiance is great especially with our 3 little ones! Staff was friendly, good portion of food for its price. Their garlic cheese naan is a must try! Although we found their mango lassi too sweet for us, and beef might need a bit more tender. Otherwise, better experience compared to other indian restos in Palmy!

Great tasting food at affordable prices! The garlic naan I liked the most.

This place is incredible! After leaving palmy for Wellington I find myself heading back just for Indian Indulgence. I don’t know what the team do different but I haven’t found a comparable restaurant in palmy or Wellington. Highly recommend any of the starters especially the ones that come with the magic green sauce! While the restaurant feels a little like a doctors waiting room and there can sometimes be a little bit of a language barrier. I’ve come to associate this with the best Indian I’ve ever had. I eat a lot of Indian.

Bit gutted after our last meal here. This was our second time getting dinner from here, the first time was great and we thought we had finally found our go to Indian place in Palmy. However we were a bit disappointed after our last meal from here. The chicken, was yuck and we couldn’t eat it. We ended up only having the sauce. We ordered medium spice, while one curry had spice the other definitely didn’t have any.

Indian Indulgence is the best Indo-Nepalese restaurant so far in the heart of Palmy. Authentic Nepalese momo and chowmin was beyond awesome and won my heart. Amazing hospitality and the owner is a wonderful Nepalese individual to have a short chat.

Best butter chicken in Palmerston North / Feilding. Their dishes are so authentic and beautiful - have to shout out their cheese naans too.

I've came here a few times over the years always enjoyed their meals. Really enjoyable place

Horrendous Uber Eats prices!! Sweet and Sour Chicken $46.00! ABSOLUTE ROBBERY for disgusting food. Portions not that great at all and other food overall very ho hum. Would NOT recommend or order again. So so many better places around. GIVE THIS A MISS! Definitely GIVE THIS A MISS!! Or at least read the reviews here first..TRY Angkor!

30.05.2025 Extremely disappointed with the new ownership and terrible service. I’ve been a regular here for a long time, but after tonight’s experience, I won’t be returning. The moment I walked in, no one greeted me or showed me to a table. I wasn’t given a menu, so I stood at the counter to order—yet no one acknowledged me for over a minute. Finally, a woman (who seemed to be the owner) came over and rudely asked where I was sitting. I told her I hadn’t been seated yet, and she just said, “Go to table 16.” When I replied that I wanted to order first, she impatiently asked what I wanted. Since I hadn’t even seen a menu, I just asked for combination fried rice. She tried to push me to order more, and when I declined, she became visibly annoyed. Her attitude was hostile from start to finish—no smile, just rudeness. I’ve spent a lot of money here over the years, but after this awful treatment, I won’t waste another dime. The place has gone downhill, and the service is now unbearable. Avoid unless you enjoy being treated poorly. Updated on 01.06.2025 Dear Manager I’m writing to address some discrepancies between your review of my recent visit and what I actually experienced at your restaurant. First, you mentioned that I viewed the menu on board, but only part of the menu was displayed, and fried rice wasn’t even listed. Had it been available, I would have considered ordering it. Second, you claimed that the staff greeted me with a "stiff smile." The reality was quite different—I stood at the counter while a young staff member glanced at me, then turned to another colleague (who seemed more senior) before finally asking for my order with what I can only describe as a cold expression. There was no warm greeting or smile, stiff or otherwise. Third, regarding the ordering process, I simply wanted to place my order first since I was still deciding. I didn’t catch whether the staff asked about dine-in or takeaway initially, but her reaction to my request was unnecessarily abrupt. Are your staff required to follow rigid steps (like confirming dine-in/takeaway before taking the order), or is there flexibility to accommodate the customer’s preference? As for seating, I was asked, “Table 2 or Table 16?” but I had no idea where either table was, nor was it clear whether she meant “table for two” or “Table 2.” The interaction felt rushed, and her impatience only added to my confusion. Lastly, you accused me of being rude to a staff member who was supposedly on her first day. I had no way of knowing she was in training—my comment was simply expressing hope that next time, the staff would provide menus promptly. I was upset (not rude—there’s a difference), and as a paying customer, I expect basic service standards regardless of whether an employee is new or experienced. Instead of arguing with customers over misunderstandings, I suggest focusing on improving staff training and service quality. At this point, I can’t recommend your restaurant to others, which is unfortunate. I hope this feedback helps you address these issues moving forward. Best regards One disappointed customer

Fantastic experience taking our two children out for their first noodles and dumplings. From order to plate, everything was quick and seamless. Nothing seemed too much trouble for the lovely lady who greeted and seated us at table 17 and kindly helped us with a high chair for our son. I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name, but I take my hat off to you — the way you accommodated large groups, organised tables, and kept everything running so smoothly was impressive. A very busy restaurant clearly run by people who care. Well done — we’ll be back!

Had a delicious meal from here! Desk ladies were lovely and helpful and the BBQ pork fried noodles were amazing! The wonton soup was refreshing but if there's one thing you need to get it is the dessert dumplings. They were fantastic! Dumplings filled with lemon curd, caramel, chocolate with sauces and whipped cream- utterly fantastic! Great place, reasonably priced and great food.

As a first responder they advertised a 10 % discount. Ordered tonight and was not given discount despite being in uniform. Also food was ready in take away bag for over 10 minutes. Girl were distracted with folding napkins instead of customer service. Also no apology when they called my number (I was seated in front of their service counter the entire time). Would not recommend. And false advertising for First Respondef discount!

I’m not usually one to leave a bad review unless I’m actually thoroughly disappointed with service. My partner is thoroughly rattled at her most recent interaction, two gluten free half portions of two different meals were ordered and unfortunately they messed up the order and brought out two half portions of the same meal, making one meal portion. Despite the cashier knowing they had messed up, there was no offer of rectifying the mistake and additionally would not offer a refund of the extra charge for two seperate half portions even though we only received ONE full portion of ONE meal. I understand mistakes happen in the kitchen, but I also believe in offering to fix an issue when you’re made a mistake. Generally we quite like this establishment but this has left us both quite peeved and unlikely to return any time soon.

WOW! Managed to get a last minute booking for 2 people on a Saturday night (30/08/25). We had seen the menu online to get an idea of what to expect. When we arrived we noticed the menu was different to what was on the website, but the options still looked great, so we quickly chose an alternative meal. I have a severe tree nut allergy which they catered to easily and our server was very mindful to that. We loved every single thing we ate and drank. We had 4 different wines throughout the meal, a beautiful goats cheese and beetroot 3-ways starter (normally has walnuts too) and the battered king prawns. Both excellent! We had the main for 2 - the best beef short rib I’ve ever had. Braised mustard seeds, black garlic glaze, bearnaise sauce and pickles. They recommend 2 sides - we ordered 3. Creamy smooth Agria mash, charred Brussel sprouts with kaffir lime oil (and usually almonds), and roasted hot-honey glazed carrots with labneh. Would wholeheartedly recommend. For dessert, we had the vanilla creme brulee with white chocolate soil, creme fraiche ice cream, vanilla gel, poached tamarillo and tuile. Beautiful and all made perfectly. Also had the Maltesers taco which is one of the best desserts I have ever had and there was just the right amount of each ingredient. We could not fault a single thing we had. Everything was perfect. Easiest 5* review ever. The date we visited Amayjen was the 10-year anniversary of my dad’s passing, so it was a very difficult and flat day. Amayjen were perfect and actually managed to end the day on a great high. We have been discussing the meal since, and we will definitely be back. THANK YOU AMAYJEN!

Amazing service once we walked in the door! Wow the place looks great and the food is packed full of flavour. The Smashed Avo on toast was beautiful and, I also had the beef brisket eggs Benedict. When I say best brisket I’ve ever had paired with a really tasty hollandaise sauce. I must say it puts Robert Harris down to my second favourite cafe now and I’m a die hard fan. Thanks for this great experience I will be back.

Beautiful food with some nice innovative twists. Good value and comfy booth seats. Attentive service - we were lucky to get in with a rush of bookings just after us.

Went to brunch of a showgirl. The food was incredibly average, not worth the price at all. The brunch items were the same price as they usually are on the menu except without some components such as my waffles had no ice cream, whipped cream, and vanilla gel and bananas weren't caramelized. Very disappointing. Cocktail was incredibly meh. We were really looking forward to this brunch but left disappointed and will not be back.

The quality and taste of mains was disappointing for the price point. Photos look good only. Even something as simple as "twice cooked" chips and onion rings were very oily and not crispy. Waiting staff were slow and unprofessional and seemed uninterested in their work. The only redeeming part of the experience was the sundae I tried, which was nice but nothing special at $21. There are far better eateries nearby that offer better tasting and quality food at more reasonable prices.

Good service a little slow but awesome staff. Food was hit and miss across our 9 main meals. Chicken Kiev great ,eye fillet great, salmon and beef cheeks both a little dry. Deserts were a hit. Would go back but with a smaller group.

Great food though a very slow service. I had their eye fillet which was excellent. The starter was very tasty and well presented. The desert looked great and tasted fine. The service staff may need some training and the ambience is clean though a little lacking in character. Certainly lots of upside potential here. The chef knows how to cook and present! The wait during a busy dinner time was around 90 minutes.

I adore most Japanese food, so I was excited to have dinner here, based on what I saw on the menu. My partner and I ordered quite the variety of dishes, the majority of which were excellent. We began with the hanetsuki gyoza. I am not exaggerating when I say that this was the best gyoza I've had in Palmerston North. The base was crispy, and the pork and chives filling was juicy and nicely seasoned. This was followed by the salmon and tuna sashimi. Both fish were fresh and flavourful. They were also quite large slices, which is a nice change from the slivers other restaurants tend to give. Our choice of sushi was their original "Rock ‘N’ Roll", which sounded the most unique. It came out looking a bit of a mess, but the flavour combination more than made up for this. We were especially impressed by the prawn tempura inside the roll, which was crunchy and delicious, despite being surrounded by moister ingredients. However, I personally thought that the bitterness of the snow pea shoots detracted from overall experience a bit. Next was their agedashi tofu. This is one of our favorite dishes, so we were especially looking forward to it. Thankfully, what we got was absolutely delicious, perhaps even the best. The flavour of the tofu stood out, even in the midst of the salty and umami dadhi sauce, and the crisp exterior held up incredibly well. Unfortunately, once the pork ramen soup arrived, our experience was soured. From the very first sniff, something was very wrong. It literally smelled like I was walking down an aisle of Chinese dried herbs. While confusing, I did not want to judge it yet, so I tried the broth. It tasted just as strange, lacking any presence of the rich pork flavour the description promised. It felt like random sachets from old instant noodles had been thrown together to create this mystery liquid. At least the pork itself was decent. Our final course was the tempura udon. We were so glad to see that this was bounds ahead of the ramen. The tempura prawn, pumpkin, and kumara were excellent. However, the noodles themselves were just average. Strangely, some tempura broccoli was also included. There's nothing wrong with that in theory, but its bitterness clashed with the sweeter flavours of everything else in an unpleasant way in this scenario. The service was good, with attentive floor staff regularly checking on tables. They offered to refill our teapot as soon as they noticed it was empty, and dishes were cleared away promptly. The one issue was that there was seemingly only one chef, which led to long wait times. Maybe we were unlucky on the Tuesday night we came, but be prepared to have some patience. Overall, I definitely recommend Hanamizuki if you're a fan of Japanese cuisine. It combines traditional flavours with a modern twist at times. We wholeheartedly recommend their sashimi, sushi, gyoza, tofu, and tempura. Try the ramen if you are the morbidly curious type.

We had the loveliest waitress! Saturday 11/10/25. The food was great. Very wholesome, homemade tasting. The entrees arent pictured, but the karaage is BOMB. All of the portions were very generous. Pictured is unagi don, chilli teriyaki chicken, beef fillet with prawns, and chicken katsu don. And the cute birthday cake! There was a longer wait than expected between courses (it was busy though) which was actually really nice because we had time for conversation without feeling like we were being rushed out.

My partner and I went and dined in for our anniversary, and we both loved the whole experience. The atmosphere is warm, intimate and cosy with a wonderful ambiance. The service was friendly and warm, you really felt welcomed throughout the whole evening. The food was brilliant, we enjoyed each and every dish, all the food was presented nicely, fresh and flavourful, the alcohol selection was very generous and I highly recommend the plum wine. The picture does not do the food justice but was very tasty! We look forward to coming back!

Delicious food, great service, no time limit at table, walked in to dine-in for table of 4 without reservation Huge range of dishes and some unique offerings that I HAD to try, yum! Service was immaculate, every question answered accurately & professionally without hesitation

Food is awesome. Patrick never lets us down with his amazing cooking! Staff and Elaine are very friendly! The environment is chill and relaxing with a nice Japanese ambience. The desserts are very yummy and is always a must as an after meal palate cleanser. I love the Apple Tempura but the Apple Spring Roll is also good. It’s not too sweet and the crunch from the batter and the apple adds texture and makes it an exciting dish. Highly recommend! Don’t ask what is good because everything is yummy! Must try everything!

Ordered a main meal (Curry Karaage Chicken), advertised on the menu as a large plate for $35 with a side order of rice ($3). When the meal came to the table it was presented in a small bowl and resembled a starter rather than a main meal. The rice was 2 spoonfuls. My fellow diners questioned the portion size, that I had to ask the waitress if it indeed was a main, to which she replied yes. The most disappointing meal I have had, at a price that was not worthy. Ordered a Vodka & soda water and paid $20 for the drink as I asked for the double shot to be separated into 2 singles so had to pay an extra $7 for the sodawater. Soda water was flat. Called the next day to give feedback and was met with resistance and anger, and Manager and Chef was 100% not open to the feedback. Lost a patron for life and will not dine there again. I do not and will never recommend this establishment.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We ordered takeaway from Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant on The Square tonight, and it was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we placed our order, the service was friendly and efficient, and their website made everything easy. We tried the takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and teriyaki salmon—all were perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented even as takeaway. This was without question the most delicious Japanese food we’ve ever had, and easily the best in the city. A real gem—thank you, Hanamizuki, for such a wonderful meal. We’ll definitely be back!

Great value burgers Great quality chips, but VERY poor quantity of chips. After having lived in the North Shore and Central Auckland, I'm not a stranger to stingy hot chips servings. This however, was the smallest serving I've ever received for $4.50, didn't even fill a small bowl... See photo (hand for comparison and I have very small hands). If the chips serving size was double (like it is in many places), then it would have been 5 stars. I'm told the smorgasbord here is good, came for a classic burger and chips to celebrate an A+ though :)

Friendly staff is my main rating for this local takeaway. Like any takeaway, there isn't much to talk about in its atmosphere other than, it is clear, tity, and place to sit down while waiting. The food is just as I was expecting, always consistent, fast, and reasonable pricing.

Though fish was a large portion, the batter was soggy so were the chips. The regular fish was not tender and flaky , rather hard and chunky. A blue cod cost $12.5 while other takeaways charge $6.5 ... but maybe their other food taste good.

Went there at 6pm for smorgasbord. There were very little dishes to choose from. Was ok for me even though there were two tiny pieces of dried up Egg Fu Young but what makes me give a 2 Stars is the way lumps of flour batters were mixed into both the Sweet Sour Pork n Battered Fried Pork to make them like the real stuff! Never felt so cheated before.

The Fish'n Chips were bad. The fish was tasteless and by no means fresh. The chip's were just plain and just the regular frozen chip's from any supermarket - they had no crunch or bite to them and were way to salty. Only the size of the portion was good, but would rather liked to have less with better quality. Prize 3$ each.

As of 2023, price is now $9.50 for two burgers. Three pieces of fish in a fish burger, but I like the two Jumbo burgers. Open late. Probably the most popular Chinese takeaways in town. Dine in ok. Not comfortable but fantastic for this price range.

Staff sometimes good sometimes rude. This place is known as the tokken drunk people or winz people fish and chip/takeaway place in palmy. Used to be really cheap but recently prices have gone up, maybe because of living wage or new minimum wages cost to cover maybe why? But with things costing more, some things on the menu don't taste as good as they used to.

When I went in I saw Salmon sushi turning BROWN there was barely any sushi and the sushi they did have looked like they digged through a dumpster to find the sushi but I was desperate and got some sushi IT WAS HORRIBLE! the rice was dry and the fillings were gross and hard to digest never going here again

It might of be a good place once, but I got sushi and I didn't find it was good, it wasn't made right but still ok for the price it was, but I wouldn't recommend it that is just me, I wish I took photo but I didn't

I guess it's ok... Staff were friendly... Place seemed nice, it's just a little expensive... I mean, most sushi places are expensive, for what you get, but some just seemed quite small and honestly not really what I would keep paying that amount of money for... I'll stick to home-made...

Love this sushi bar so much. I hadn't been for two years due to having g my son but got to go the other day and it was awesome just like I remembered the only sad thing was there was no sitting outside like there use to be

Tasteless Sushi ! This used to be one of the best sushi places in town (years ago). Not now ! The quality of the food has dropped off and the sushi is the most tasteless I have ever had.

Great , love their Sushi , could perhaps advise customers that large orders from locals could be ordered ahead..to save long lines and less choice ..

Every time we visit Palmy we always go here. A selection of delicious food very affordable and so freshly made. The staff are awesome and polite, I highly recommend to all.....

That port ribs sources tasted like cooking with orange(?, just a bit sweet for me.

I've discovered this restaurant by luck when passing through Palmerston North and had found the love of my life: the Pesto Chicken Pasta. It was so delicious that I had to return 2 days later (and had the same meal despite the tasty looking range of options on offer). The staff were friendly and enthusiastic which added to the great atmosphere. Price is good for the 5-star quality food that is served. Highly recommend it !!

Keep going back and always have a great time! $11 cocktails, and two for one on Mondays. 20% off bill Mon and Tues. Staff are delightful, very attentive, and so good with our little girl. Food is fast and delish, just great all around. Highly recommended

"The Lab" is a confused "Asian Fusion" restaurant newly opened in Broadway, Palmerston North. We visited for lunch with seven on a Thursday, and were the only customers. Service: Poor. Our server couldn't count. She brought us six menus, then returned and took six orders - we had to call her back to take the seventh order. Despite being the only customers, no attempt was made to remember who ordered what. Our mains were slow and arrived in drips and drabs with ten minutes between the first and the last. Menu: Poor. There are no entrees on the lunch menu. The 13 different mains feature very little variety. Mostly chicken or vegetarian with noodles, rice and vegetables in various combinations. There are 9 different deserts, including cheesecake, but I had lost enthusiasm by then. Food: Awful. I ordered char-grilled chicken with steamed vegetables. The plate was cold and the meal was luke-warm. My vegetables were simply a few greyish lumps of broccoli that looked and tasted like they had been boiled from a frozen packet. The chicken was grey, and showed no sign of having been anywhere near a grill. It also tasted as if it had been boiled, and even the overly salty BBQ sauce which swamped it couldn't hide the grim boarding-school taste. Adding to the "From Frozen" vibe, the vegetables in some of the other meals looked suspiciously like McCain's mixed vegetables (peas, corn, diced carrots) from a frozen packet. Not saying they were. But they sure looked like it. Decor: Outdoor style wooden furniture with hard bench seating that you can't get close enough to the table for comfort. If you care about your clothing, you'll want to spread a couple of paper napkins on your legs to avoid dripping sauce on your trousers or skirt. Redeeming Features? Well, lunch was on special at "20% off", probably in a desperate attempt to get somebody to come in the door. Also, the "Blooming Jasmine Green Tea" is very attractive. Final Conclusion: Cheap, but nothing else good can really be said about it. If you're tempted to visit The Lab in the few weeks before it closes, I recommend you just keep walking a few steps further and try the Thai House Express instead.

Excelent service and prices. Had mixed started b. Was good. Main was roasted duck with black bean sauce. Duck was superb. Vegatables under cooked. Meals came out 5 minutes apart so felt akward to eat while others waiting. Lack of ambient music to cover the clatter of dishes from kitchen but overall a good experiance.

Excellent food. But extremely slow at lunchtime, even when empty. Waited over 40 mins and then had to wolf it down in under 10 mins to fit in a lunch break so didn't get chance to enjoy it.

Crumbed camembert was tasty. Pudding felt a little over priced. Was thankful we didn't have too large a group as wait staff would have been over welmed.

Can't speak highly enough about this place. It's been consistently good for decades through multiple owners. Their kitchen is tiny but worth waiting for. The decor is nice wooden chic. The staff are great, know their stuff about dietaries, and helped me out of a pickle too. Solo or group, it is well worth eating here. Oh, and the variety in their drinks menu is fantastic too.

Very cool cafe with awesome artwork on the wall. Our meals were delicious and the service was great! I had scrambled eggs on toast with bacon which was really good. Have previously been here for coffee and remember it being good

Absolutely perfect! My wife and I both ordered the Greek Goddess salad, with Chicken. The flavours worked so well together, the cajun-come-turkish-esque seasoning on the chicken, with the hummus, the parsley (not too much that it becomes a stand out flavour), and the mint just makes for an absolute stunner of a dish. I don't think there is anything that could improve the combo, maybe a cumin seed sprinkle, but that would steer the profile more towards Turkish cuisine. Our servers were all absolutely fantastic. The woman that took our order was so lovely, such a happy positive vibe, we felt so welcome. The atmosphere was nice, we walked into a cafe not far from this one, and the noise was over the top, but we were able to sit down in Barista and enjoy our lunch in relative calmness. Even though my wife mentioned that it was quite busy! Which means the space is really good at absorbing sound. Overall, a really lovely place. 6 stars if I could.

A busy cafe which shows how many people like this place. Good service and food. Great to see one of my old jobs still going strong!

We were a large group on Thursday night we received our meals piping hot altogether.. What makes this place stand out the owners are there and ensuring everyone has received their meal and happy. The staff were very attentive regarding drinks or anything required.. But you guys realise patrons are important. We really appreciated being acknowledged as we were leaving... Thank you we will be back to dine.

Barista Café – Where Breakfast Becomes a Love Story If there were a way to bottle comfort, warmth, and culinary delight into one glorious morning outing, Barista would be it. Nestled in the heart of Palmerston North, this café doesn’t try to be anything—it simply is everything. The space is welcoming and unpretentious, with just the right balance of bustle and calm. Whether you're coming for a quiet moment or a gathering of friends or colleagues, it holds you gently—like it somehow knew you needed it. The food? Divine. Every bite is a love letter written by someone who actually cares. The Vege Breakfast is a standout masterpiece—haloumi that sings, avocado that’s delicious, poached eggs like golden wishes, and toast that feels like home. The cabinet food is no afterthought. It’s a curated gallery of edible joy, with Florentines that deserve their own fan club. Sweet, buttery, nutty, gingerly brilliance — the kind of thing you swear you’ll only have half of, then sit silently chewing the second before you realise you’ve already eaten it all. Staff? Effortless excellence. Present, kind, and just the right level of relaxed. Ambience? Soft chatter, good coffee, and the steady rhythm of people being human—well-fed, well-met, and gently restored. It’s not just a café. It’s a pause button for life. And for someone who rarely makes it out due to health, this was no small joy. This was nourishment for the soul. Thank you, Barista. We’ll be back—again and again. Reply to Owner: You’ve just made our day all over again — thank you so much for that beautiful response. We could feel the love in every bite, and it’s no surprise to learn that your team pours their hearts into the food and the space. That warmth comes through in every detail — right down to the perfectly poached egg (still thinking about it, if we’re honest). We’re already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, so cared for… and yes, we’ll be claiming that Florentine with pride! With heartfelt thanks, —Me (and my beautiful lady) 💛

The cafe is very popular and yesterday tables were full and delicious looking food was displayed in the cabinet. We gave our order and waited. A while later the lovely waitress arrived empty-handed to let us know our order had been missed but wouldn't be long. In the meantime we were given delicious lemon slices and told there would be no charge for our drinks. A short time later our tasty lunches arrived. A very pleasant experience with delicious food - perfect 👌

- 2x Vegetarian breakfast: One of our eggs was nice and runny, the other was over cooked and not runny at all, the halloumi is good quality not too firm, good potato gratin, baby spinach good, relish good, kūmara chips on top were also nice; overall okay flavour; doesn’t look like much food for money, but will satiate your hunger. 7.5/10 - Regular mocha: Good temperature, sweet foam, a bit too chocolatey. 7/10 - Bowl Flat white: Fun, good temperature, okay bitter foam, nice bean roast. 7/10 The lemons in the water weren’t washed and there was dirt floating in the water. Glasses and pitcher were dirty and had spots all over them. 0/10 No vegetarian croissants, or other pastries; everything that isn’t a cake or macaroons has bacon in it. Near by attendees had ordered not long after us, and waited half an hour for their food, and have not received it. Probably best to come earlier and on an off day. (I feel they need at least one more staff member to be a dedicated waiter) The ceiling was dirty, and the paintings were wonky; the feet of the table made it hard to adjust the chair. Environment 5/10.

Cute little cafe with delish food. Beautiful with the plating and added touch of flowers. Would've liked a bigger piece of bread for the amount of food/chicken there was and perhaps some spices in the chicken crumb would've added that next level of flavour but overall was tasty. They had a caramilk bread and butter type muffin that was super delish in the cabinet food. Will definitely be back.

Warm friendly staff. Consistently good food. Cabinet food is reasonable. Menu food is a bit pricey but regulars know that and still go. One of the better cafes in the area, indeed in Palmerston North

What a great find! Took my friend there for her birthday today and they happily accommodated my request to bring a muffin with candle on it to our table! 😁 (plus the waitress stayed and sang happy birthday 😅) Thanks Cafe Brie 😍 Food fantastic, prices reasonable and staff extremely friendly! (They are very popular though so pays to book ahead 😉)

Excellent service and delicious food on a lovely setting. My turmeric latte was so tasty and so was the buttermilk chicken salad. The salad itself is very tasty and full of lots of different vegetables and very filling. My husband had the omelette which was also very nice, and our friend had lambs fry which was also top notch. I would definitely recommend this place over many other cafes in town. The tight policing of the vaccine pass on entry made me feel very reassured to eat here. We will be back.

awesome place - amazing food - delicious and well presented. Friendly fast service. Would definitely come back and recommend to others.

Lovely staff, very welcoming, the food was divine, we ha the eggs bene with salmon my favorite dish when out at a Cafe and the eggs were cooked perfectly, along with a well made hollandaise sauce. Will definitely be coming back!

Not much to say other than we were super impressed. I’ve never seen pork belly in any menu items from a cafe yet this one did AND IT WAS TO DIE FOR. We got the pork belly benny aswell as the pork belly burger + other things but holy moly it was yum and portions were great. Atmosphere was nice and comfy although I wish the sun was able to reach the store but the opposite buildings r too tall. Service was great.

Dined in at Moxies and it turned out to be one of the better brunch experiences my family and I have had. We ordered the Bad M.F Breakfast, Lamb Buttie, Seafood Chowder, and Waffles, something for everyone, and everything was packed with flavour. The seafood chowder was one of the best we’ve ever had, and the big breakfast nailed the classic done right. The waffles were perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft inside, and the homemade bread in the Lamb Buttie was a standout. The only minor critique would be that the hollandaise had a bit too much vinegar. Overall, a great spot with a diverse menu, generous portions, and nothing over $30 amazing value for the quality. Highly recommend

So, picture this: I'm wandering around Palmerston North, a bit bummed because my go-to cafe was unexpectedly closed. But hey, every cloud has a silver lining, right? That's when I stumbled upon Moxies Cafe, and let me tell you, it was like finding a diamond in the rough. First off, the decor is on point—pleasant, inviting, and just the right amount of quirky. It sets the stage for what turned out to be a fantastic experience. And the staff? Super friendly. Like, genuinely so. It's the kind of vibe that instantly puts you at ease. But let's talk about the real star of the show: the food. Moxies doesn't mess around when it comes to their menu. All-day breakfast and great brunch and lunch options. To top it all off, they're fully licensed, so you can kick back with a drink in hand and soak in the relaxed atmosphere. In short, Moxies Cafe is the kind of place that turns a disappointing situation into a delightful surprise. If you find yourself in Palmerston North, do yourself a favour and pay them a visit. You won't regret it.

Everytime I go to Palmy, I always stop at Moxies. The waffles are EXQUISITE! They have a sugary crunch to them and are served over bananas and bacon, leaving you full for the rest of the day! The iced chocolate was also really sweet and creamy. HOWEVER, the black coffee was burning hot and my throat is still stripped of its inner skin.... YEEOUCH!

Frankly the best big breakfast I have ever had and boy have I had a lot. This was just amazing. Everything cooked to perfection and tough I love 90 minutes away I will be back just for this breakfast. Awesome

Good food! Eggs Benedict was sublime and the french toast was fluffy

Seriously good food. Benedict was sooo yummy!! Service was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Amazing. Me and my wife were in town for an event, and we were invited out to brunch on the Sunday. We had never been to Cafe Jacko, but oh my god Amazing is all I can say. The service was amazing, the coffee was amazing, the food was amazing, and the prices were fair. There was Ten of us in the group, and everyone was impressed. Keep up the fantastic work and we will definitely be back.

Cute suburban cafe in the heart of Palmerston North. Beautiful food with even better service. We were well looked after at Cafe Jacko and had very attentive staff. They have gluten free , dairy free and vegetarian options. Would definitely recommend!

First time trying Jacko's and we couldn't have picked a better spot! Wonderful staff, the service was friendly. Food was absolutely delicious. Got the French toast bacon burger. It was presented beautifully and a huge portion size. Coffee was also wonderful, big mug for reasonable price. Will 100% be coming back next time I'm in Palmerston North.

Yummy food with local flavors. Mince was excellent! Good Coffee. Friendly service. Recommended!

Come here for the salmon eggs benedict and it didn't disappoint. Nice they do half sizes and with bacon too for the kids.

Superb! Only 1 negative comment would be it was bit cold inside, but food amazing, service amazing, decaf drinkers here and the decaf was great!! We'll be back, highly recommend The honest traveller

Food was great. Service was excellent. And dont order the kiwi full breakfast unless you mean it. Proper decent size meal.

If you are vegetarian and have a choice about whether or not to eat here - DO NOT EAT HERE. I came here for a work do so I had no choice. I’m vegetarian and the only option was gnocchi, which is fine. It’s a steak restaurant so a single veggie option is all I’d expect and my expectations were low but the “gnocchi” which came was not recognisable as such by appearance or taste. It was rubbery and disgusting. I never really complain about food but it was actually inedible. It’s on the menu at $35 and if I had been there not as part of a large group I would have sent it back and left and absolutely not paid for it. I appreciate large groups are challenging but for the price we were paying ($90 a head) it is unacceptable to serve such bad food. The “spring onion pancake” which was more like a roti was fine so I just ate that. The starters and desserts were also good and the people who had meat said their food was good. Just do not come if you’re veggie.

Wow wow wow wow wow. Just an amazing meal. Took my relatives who were visiting NZ to this place and they have never had a steak so good in their life (and they've been to a lot of countries!). Service was lovely and I loved the atmosphere of everything. Garlic bread was tasty, pate was divine, lamb was the best lamb I've had to date. We polished everything off of our plates.

It was fine, we enjoyed the food and they were prompt and service was great. What very busy which is also a great sign. Just noticed they put pine nuts ... fancy :-)

Beautiful food and lovely staff! The pumpkin gnocchi was gorgeous and fluffy, and scotch fillet was cooked to perfection along with delicious duck fat potatoes. Lemon cheesecake was to die for, the soft meringue on top was sooo smooth. The cocktails were yummy too, especially the Guns n Roses!

Wow what an amazing place. Our first time there for our 14th wedding anniversary. The best steak ever and the service was amazing. We didn't have to wait for drinks and the staff were so friendly and efficient. The best part was when we got a special little surprise and that really made our day. Thank Aberdeen for making our 14th wedding anniversary so special. I also loved that when you were no open I was still able to make a booking online.

Wonderful experience. It was the first place we had a meal as a family in Palmerston North, since arriving and it did not dissappoint. Ive been in hospitality for 15 years, both as Sous chef of a 5 star boutique hotel and manager of a very popular seaside Restaurant in Jeffeys Bay, South Africa. And Aberdeen was truly a great decision. I always hammered it into my staff, that a restaurant is about exprience, not JUST about the food. - Greeted upon arrival with a smile. - Taken to a great table infront of their fireplace - Waiter attentative and friendly, and just the right amount, not to the point of being bothersome. - the food.. just... wow. - the food arrived perfectly spaced out. - the Aberdeen Reserve Syrah was Great with their 500g Bone on Ribeye with Truffle butter. Thank you guys. You will see us again soon.

The care and attention from the fabulous wait staff and crew is always so professional and warm. The food is the icing on the cake! Edit UPDATE! Seriously, this is one of the greatest establishments to eat at. Aberdeen NEVER fails to astonish us with its quality and experience. Please make a date to visit. Our 20-year anniversary was made more special having visited. Thank you as always.

The laksa is flavorful and generous in portion - I ordered their roast duck Laksa and was happy with how much protein and soup I received. The duck was cooked well, and the noodles were fresh and the right texture. The Tom yum fried rice is packed with flavour and is a must order.

A great place for Thai food at a resonable price in the middle of Palmerston North . They have special a well priced lunch menu . Plenty of seating and friendly helpful staff.. I love their thick banana milkshakes.

We went here last week and ordered alot of food, surprisingly the food came within 5 minutes which was really odd, taste was average! Some dishes seemed to be microwaved, ambience is good though! Not the greatest experience but also not the absolute worst.

I have mixed thoughts . Firstly the service is very good . There is a guy there who is very attentive and very friendly and what every restaurant needs. He is a bit forgetful but nothing that can’t be forgiven . The food is really the main thing here . The pork is just so so dry , and chewy . It needs less time .. the portions also need addressing , a little bit on the smaller side for entrees to price ratio . I really want to come back because the guy is so sweet but … the price of food ..

From the FOH staff to the food to the vibe, we loved this place! They have a photo menu available, which is helpful for language needs or people who want visual inspiration. The photos led us to order an extra dish and it was worth it. Try the fried rice in a pineapple.

The place is always busy, service is lovely (especially a guy, I can't remember his name but he chatted to us, gave us recommendations and made sure we had a good time) and the food is good. Big portions and tasty food that comes out quicker than some fast food restaurants I've been too! I love their fried rice and crispy pork. I've been here on multiple dinner dates with friends and it never disappoints. Only criticism is it gets a little loud at points but that's just because it's very busy. Also take note that you have to go to the counter to order. They don't come to you

Our first time and will be the last: Non- existent service and still terrible at it. No greetings, no smile, just staffs in the counter staring, poker face. Too bad for a first time. The rule is you need to order from the counter, get your own water and wait for your food on the table. The roti is fine but the satay sauce is too bland. The Rice with Omelette is quite good but can do better so with the Beef Penang.

Great service delicious food highly recommend we will be dinning at Portofino Italian restaurant in Palmerston North again. 🙂 very happy.

Absolutely fantastic service, food and atmosphere. My meal was served fresh and with love. Absolutely astounding. Will come back to Palmy just for this place!

What lovely people! Fantastic service. We wanted takeaway, and while it was a surprisingly busy night, we weren't turned away. We were even given a discount for not dining in. The staff were lovely to us! The food was really good, the fettuccine con pollo was divine, and my partner enjoyed his pepperoni pizza. Well worth the price, in my opinion. Restaurant was very clean, welcoming, and overall, just a pleasant place to be. Best experience I've had out of the Portofino chain. Will return when we're in the area :)

From the friendly person on the phone when I booked a table to the final farewell, I enjoyed this dining experience. The staff were attentive, the atmosphere was great, and the food was delicious. Pasta and pizza. A good helping, in fact, a little too much on the plate for me. The chef came out to check on us, which was nice. Watch the step at the entrance.

A great recommendation for Italian food fix for Palmerston North. The garlic pizza bread starter was a little too hard and chewy. The pizza was good. Haven't explored Palmerston North much, but wouldn't be surprised if it's the best pizza in town. The taste of the dough didn't have much to talk about though - which was surprising for a place like this. The gnocchi could be softer. They gladly went a little beyond their usual menu and got a special order done for the kid though - that was kind. The pasta was not al dente - it was too soft. The ravioli was great. But both the pasta and the ravioli had tomato based sauces which, while being good in the taste, felt too pureed - without much texture and character. The team is polite, warm and friendly. But they were surprised when asked for some olive oil on the side - the friendly lady server's response was "I'll see what I can do". And she did get some EVOO, which tasted great and made the starter garlic pizza bread more enjoyable. But when asked again for a bit more (a second request for a table for four diners!), they said they'd need to charge. That was interesting. The dessert selection looked impressive. Saving that for the next visit. The wine selection looked generous too. On the whole, recommended. Just do not expect gourmet highest end fare.

We had a booked table for 1800hrs. Started off great. Great service initially. Took 30mins for appetizers to be brought out. Appetizers were brilliant. No complaints there. However from this point the dining experience fell apart. It took over 1hr for our main meals to come out. Then, when they were brought out, they tried to take the meals and switch them because they couldn't identify the right ones. The carbonara pasta was disappointing. Was no creaminess or bacon taste as described. Was a let down. There was also no parmesan or fresh black pepper offered to any of us that had pasta (was stated that this was to be offered, at the top of the menu). Others in the group described their food as bland and others stated theirs was cold when it arrived at the table. The only meal that anyone from our table appeared to enjoy was the cannelloni. Overall a very poor dining experience and we will not be back.

Absolutely loved dining here!! Our waitress was new and still learning a lot but very kind and sweet, the food was amazing and filling, drinks were great and the decor inside was absolutely amazing. It wasn't too busy but everyone that was inside looked very happy and comfortable. The owner(?) an Italian man behind the bar was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

Busy nice cafe but noisy, especially from passing town traffic. Delicious muffins 😋

Had lunch at CC today and ordered using the app. Coffee arrived no issues. A family arrived after I ordered. Approximately 20 minutes the family received their food. I asked the waitress to check where my lunch was and when I told her I ordered on the app, she made a comment, "oh online orders are 20 minutes delay". I then see the cook in the kitchen pickip a docket and waitress tells me my meal is being made. When it arrives I was not given any cutlery etc and when I asked for a serviette from another waitress it seemed to be putting her out. Overall staff need to learn Customer service. Don't use the app as clearly an issue and tbh food was not that great.

Considering the influx of (many hungover and/or tired) patrons from a festival the night before, the Coffee Club put on amazing service. We were told in advance about the food wait time (which was very reasonable considering), the staff taking the orders were efficient and friendly and there was plenty to choose from. Our table of five had all different dishes and drinks, and we were all very happy with them. Fresh, delicious, good value for money. Clean cafe with plenty of seating inside and out. I would highly recommend this place for brunch or any other meal. I would return each weekend if I lived in Palmy!

I ordered F&C via Delliver Easy. Absolutely scrumptious. I asked for extra lemon and it was sent in a separate container with a smiley face. The salad was amazing and had cherry tomatoes as well, some Restaurants do not include tomatoes due to the price of them. I obviously could not comment on the atmosphere but the food was really good. I will order it again

Won't be returning. 6deg outside, thought I'd enjoy a nice hot breakfast. The rostis were stone cold. As there were very few patrons, the chef had more than enough time to do their job properly. When food is your core business you can't afford to have someone fail this badly, especially in this economy.

Good service, food well presented. Was very loud and cramped inside so ate outside. Big breakfast was average, bacon was like rubber, not sure if youd call the eggs poached, onion rings overcooked and mushrooms watery. Chicken burger was good, as were the loaded fries and pancakes. Frappes were good, smoothie was bitter.

We had lunch at this cafe 7th July at 11.45..food was very nice..service was great..very very disappointed to see a lady sitting at a table with a small dog on her chest in a fabric wrap. And giving it food off her plate. I love dogs and have had many over my life time and great respect for them but do not believe they should be any where near a food establishment !!!

Dropped in here with a few friends and family on Christmas Eve, and as we’d already had a large hotel breakfast, the rest of the table enjoyed an array of food that looked appealing, and met their approval. The coffees were well made, and the service was very warm and friendly. I couldn’t resist a large date and orange scone, which when heated and topped with butter, was bloody awesome! Great job team and keep up the good work!

I’ll certainly be going back and find myself in the area again if the serving staff is change the way they respond to customer questions rather than balantly saying no for everything - amazing looking vegan menu, however when we asked the dishes half of them were unavailable. Bit disappointed with that. The girl who took our order was wonderful and friendly as well. The person who served us was very rude to us. The smoothie was bitter in taste. The entire experience was not very happy! Such a delight to find this place! We drove into Palmerston North and I’m thrilled that I did some research on vegan food in Palmerston North before we arrived. We went for brunch. This cafe needs to realise allergies people come to the place for good food and customer service. The front counter staff was very helpful however the service staff was giving no answer to any questions we have asked found to be very rude. I hope management team will look into it.

Sweet little cafe with 2 amazing staff, the guy who was making the coffees was hilarious and the lady mostly doing tills was wonderful too, they made the experience great. This place also has some interesting coffees and drinks that you wouldn't find many other places like a dirty ginger latte which I had, it was surprisingly gingery- genuine stuff not just a syrup it tasted like. My friends first time having coffee and she loved it. 10/10 recommend

So many tasty vegan (and non-vegan) options! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Coffee was delicious (and I really appreciated that the different alternative milks had different costs instead of making them all the same!) Really appreciated the progressive vibe! Such a relaxing atmosphere, with great music playing, interesting magazines to thumb through, and cool art to gaze at while you eat/drink. The little area the cafe is located in is super cool too, tucked away near the center for sustainable living and an art gallery. Highly recommend this place!! You can also find free 120 min parking on Linton Street :)

Great range of food available, and in a quaint and cosy location next to a small art gallery with interesting pieces to be viewed. An entire vegan menu is available including vegan friendly beverages (cold and hot). Would recommend to any visitors of Palmerston North looking for a good meal!

I know this is a really low rating. If I would have gone there only a few times it would have been a lot higher but I kept getting served really unpleasant hot drinks and it kindve ruined the place for me. Their foods nice and where its situated is stunning though. In the middle of the square edge art gallery. But unfortunately the drinks were always a little hit and miss and after a while all they were doing was missing. As an example I had a turmeric latte and I had to chuck it away as I couldn't finish it, was over powering and not mixed well, clumpy. Yeah no thankyou. Sorry cafe royale.

We arrived at 3 & even tho the kitchen was closed, as they close at 4pm the food in the display was still available, I had a delicious Curry bean & spinach filo pastry, with a avocado matcha smoothie, my sister had a zucchini, kumara & cheese quiche, with a coconut mango smoothie, & we shared a small salad, it was quick service & the server was very friendly & welcoming, there was no rush for us to leave either, & we took our time. I would try it again, & recommend it

Disclaimer: my party of 3 dined here at half price via First Table on the 21st of January. It is with great sadness that I have to report that the food at Dejeuner was quite the disappointment. Let's start with the positives. Firstly, our server was absolutely amazing. She was attentive to our needs, asking if we needed any extra dishes or cutlery throughout the meal. She also made sure to check in on us to ask how our dining experience was. When we brought up any issues, she said that she would inform the chef. This was easily the best part of our time there. For starters, our group got the French onion soup, seafood chowder and chicken Caesar salad to share. This was a fantastic way to start our dinner, as everything was flavourful and well presented. Following this were our mains of venison, lamb and fish. The venison and lamb were cooked to a perfect temperature, being very tender and juicy. For dessert, the ice cream components of our panna cotta, chocolate fondant and sundae were the best parts. Unfortunately, this where I have to move on to the rather disheartening aspects of the meal, beginning with the serving sizes. I was under no impression that the dishes here would be large by any means, but the mere slivers of venison on the plate was borderline insulting, not to mention the sad smear of mash. The lamb rack was also on the small side. The market fish would have been great, if not for the burnt skin leaving a bitter aftertaste throughout. None of those would qualify the nearly $40 price tags. Our desserts ranged from being acceptable to painfully mediocre, the worst of which was the panna cotta. It came coated with a mango sauce, which was thankfully able to cover up the strangely bitter pudding. In the end, I cannot recommend Dejeuner in good faith. For every good flavour it offers, there is a disappointment that follows. The price point would not even be an issue if everything were to be held to a high standard. To end on a high note, I want to emphasize the fantastic service again. Whoever was serving on this Sunday, give her a raise.

Excellent food and service. Great place to have a special meal out. One point for improvement for restaurant and for customers, the duck fat potatoes were not crispy, quite soft, and tasted like any other wedges.

Eating on my own as travelling for work, so looking for tasty food and reasonable pricing, and an atmosphere where it doesn’t feel awkward being a sole diner. I had been here some time ago, enjoyed it very much and this time was certainly well satisfied on all counts. Only had a main, pork belly, plus side of veges. Serving size was really generous - I liked the sound of the mussels entree but would never have fitted that in as well! Very tasty - I enjoy sampling pork belly on my travels and this was excellent.

This was disappointing. Overall this is not fine dinning and neither is food that quality. We paid 175$ for 2 persons. We had ribs and fillet Mignon plus 2 drinks and a dessert plus coffee. Not worth the value. The taste was just ok. The potato stack felt like hand grated and not sized properly. The veges were slightly hard.. You can have much better food for this value at other places.. try some place..

We went to Déjeuner for dinner and I had the filet mignon—it was delicious! I loved the overall experience.

Dined in here for dinner tonight, and ordered a full course meal. Every course was delightful, and perfectly to my taste. My fillet mignon was cooked to a perfect medium rare all throughout, and the plating for each meal was exquisite. I highly recommend this restaurant for those that are looking for a meal that will leave them satisfied and in high spirits.

We enjoyed an extraordinary dinner prepared with skill & were blown away with the quality of the food & service. Lovely host. The menu offered so many choices. The food was fresh & delicious. Highly recommended. Thank you. We look forward to returning soon. With friends!

The service & food amazing!! I ordered 16 roast meals for the team the night before and picked up at the arranged time. Team loved the food. All meat tender, veges cooked a la dented and gravy was hearty. Many thanks Sunday Roast.

Possibly the best roast place in Palmy! The roast meats are consistently tender and juicy, nice variety of veggies (especially love their potatoes), gravy and sauces compliment everything well and the portion sizes are massive. Lovely staff too

Well what can I say we dinned in and ordered the medium mealafter they came out we knew then this was a mistake and we should have order the small meal huge serving.eat was succulent vegetable cooles to perfection and as it was pork we order crackling is Devine and gravy was great with plenty of taste big big serves overall fantastic meal had to ask for a takeaway container as plenty of left overs

Every time I go to Sunday roast i leave with a full belt extra food for lunch or breakfast and a very happy family it’s so delicious and go pricing for what you get highly highly recommended, taking my mother in law and mum there for dinner tonight, happy mothers days

If you love roast meals, come here. Very generous with the amount of meat you get, and perfectly cooked. We takeaway.

This is the best place i have been in Palmerston North for a feed yet

Affordable roast and generous portion even for takeout (small plate $14-15). Inside seating is a little old. Self serve station. Would recommend changing styrofoam cups to paper cups ♻️

Nice food. Great coffee. The service is strange. They don't look at you when they serve you. They just plonk the food on the table. No connection Just a blank look. It's a.shame because their food is pretty good.

Neat looking place, food looks high quality and flashy but i was quite surprised when i bit into the cinnamon scroll it was stale and very dry might of been sitting in the cabinet for a few days it was uneatable as the tastes like the air of the cabinet, the tiramisu cream was good but the sponge part was slightly crisp from the air drying out the sponge part I'm guessing this too was sitting for a while. pies and some other stuff need to be heated not fresh be great if there were hot fresh pie's not cold ones - otherwise place looks very nice.

Service staff is a nightmare. The staff looks pissed and dont want to serve you. The lady who served me was rude. She did not have a service mind at all. Moreover, she keeps forgetting the order and went back to the kitchen for a chit chat while chewing some brownie. This place used to be amazing. We are sad to see the net set of staff could not maintain the quality. This is not you guys I would love to see you shine again. You can do better Alexandre!

I LOVED IT. It reminded me of the coffee shops I went in Europe. The aromas when you walk in, the food options. The french names. So adorable in terms of decor and delicious food. I was so happy, the workwrs are so friendly and nice it's impossible to go wrong! I highly recommend and will definitely go in the future. The prices are good and they have special deals that are pretty amazing!

I love this bakery so much! The place is aesthetic and classy. So many great and mouthwatering selections to choose and it’ll be never enough to only pick one! The blackberry macaron was so good. I really like the au pain raisins and almond croissant. Coffee was great too. It would be more lovely if they don’t charge additional cost for contactless payments. Staff are friendly and always greet you with bonjour and merci!

The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax or catch up with friends. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring we felt welcome from the moment we walked in.

This is a great little French café down Coleman Mall, with exceptional desserts, macarons and an all round delicious menu. Top tip, try the peppermint hot chocolate, it's perfect on a chilly winter's day!

I loved the date slice. The food is nice the decor is not my favourite. The service is great. Food options are limited but quite yummy.

Very welcoming and kind staff members. Great coffee and food! Will come again and will recommend highly to others!

wow wow just wow ! Found the coolest cafe in Palmy thx google maps :) Great vibe , inside outside flow going on , food was amazing, staff were chatty helpful and the quick service was really impressive considering the place was packed at lunchtime. I'll be back :)

Staff are great and the quality of food is good too! I wish the quantity of food given was a little larger for the price. In saying so, this is a cosy place with a good selection of food perfect for a brunch or a light meal. The picture I've included is the BLT :)

A thriving little cafe, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a strong lunch rush and plenty of regulars. Converted house is full of character. Pretty standard cafe prices. No background music would appeal to those who don't like the noisy cafe atmosphere. Near parking looks limited but at least is free.

Absolutely overpriced and under delivered. For a botique little cafe hidden in the suburbs they have lost the plot on prices and the quality is way below standard. They will have to sharpen their pencil, perhaps even replace it before we return. Very disappointed to have had this experience. 20 bucks for a eggs benedict is very pricey. The sauce was probably the best part of the dish. No butter on toast, bacon nearly undercooked. As for the "grand pan" ($24.50) that came out when my partner's eggs bennie was nearly finished, veggies was burnt, poached eggs still watery which made the mushrooms and toast soggy underneath and sausage cut in half overcooked. The people next to us sent their croissant back as it was bone dry....the worst cafe experience in Palmy

Friendly staff, great food. Be sure to grab the seat by the fireplace!

Nice Japanese food! Love deep fried squid and their oyakodon. Staffs were friendly. This restaurant will be among my favourites!

love this place! one of my favourite spots in town x staff are always friendly and food is consistently amazing. it has been quite when i’ve been before but I prefer this over somewhere overly busy and loud

Have been here a few times. Good food, and service. Have recommended to others.

Nice meals that were light and tasty. Good prices and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Staff were lovely and food service was very fast. Perhaps a little too quick 😁 Worth checking out.

Lovely service from the young waiter and new waitress. Great range of food and drink options on the menu. The restaurant was has comfortable and fresh decor. The food is sadly not authentically Japanese. Gyoza tasted more like Mongolian momo. Karaage was not crunchy. Beef tataki marinade didn’t taste very good - swap out garlic sliced for grated ginger and fix the sauce. The tonkatsu ramen wasn’t bad just the wrong pork cut used, it wasn’t pork belly as per description, it was more like sliced smoked hock or something. I’ve given four because it was still pleasant and the young waiter was lovely.

I stopped by on a whim and was thoroughly impressed. The service was prompt and attentive, and the tranquil atmosphere made for a relaxing dining experience. My order arrived within minutes and was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying the Misu Ramen, a standout dish full of rich, balanced flavors. Pair it with a cold Sapporo beer for the perfect combination. This spot is a hidden gem worth visiting.

You're fancying some sushi the night before Waitangi Day, so where to go in Palmy? Wabi Sabi seems like a good option, so there you go. Surprisingly quiet this night, so it makes for pleasant, relaxed eating. The first thing you notice (since last visit) is that the menu has changed, so old favourites are out, new challenges await sampling. Order sashimi, sushi, and the fruity sake samplers. Sashimi is good, but miss the old tuna dish. Sushi was okay: The rice was a bit hot tonight (plausibly because you went a bit late, and its freshly made), which steals some pleasure out of each bite. The sampler of fruity sake is interesting for a try, but probably not to be repeated again, as it becomes too sweet in time. You could go for a sampler of normal sake, instead, if it comes to the menu in future. That would be welcoming!

My daughter specifically requested dining here for her birthday. Pricing calculator is available on their website so you don't get any nasty surprises and prices are scaled for children by age. I suggest you book ahead of time, especially for large groups. The restaurant can be a little loud. Meals are all you can eat and water is provided, but other drinks are extra. If you have not eaten at this style of buffet before, you queue to fill a bowl at the buffet, with meat and vegetables and your choice of flavoured oils, sauces and condiments, and these are griddle cooked while you wait and handed to you on a plate for you to return to your table. This allows you to select only the delicious things you want to eat in a stirfry style, and you can keep going back to try different flavours. Service staff were efficient at removing used plates and always asked politely before doing so. There are a range of sides and nibbles (great for fussy kids who only want nibbles and nuggets), and some soups with optional rolls and butter. I found the chicken & mushroom soup really tasty. The dessert bar has limited options, which are mostly ice cream with various toppings, but there is always the option of pancakes. If you have 3 adults dining at full cost, it's $1 on birthdays. Check their website for full pricing and conditions.

Very few deserts and food overall.. i was expecting at least a decent amount of options but all you get for desert is pancakes with 3 options of topping to choose from and icecream… everything else was very basic. Not worth $40. Save your money!!!

Had a meal here last night. The food was absolutely delicious. There is a great selection to choose from. Staff were really nice, as was the atmosphere. Would definitely go here again and would definitely recommend going here

Came here for a birthday celebration —perfect for big families! Great food, even better service. Loved the $1 birthday special (valid within 7 days with 3 full-price adults). Highly recommend!

Superb food -great for kids, especially fussy eaters as they get to choose from a great selection. Starters mains and puddings included. Food is all fresh. And graded pricing scale is perfect when you have kids. Will be back again next time in palmy.

Always loved it here but after having to go gluten free for health reasons I was worried I wouldn’t be able eat here anymore, but they list all the allergens on all the food labels and will cook your meal separately in the kitchen to avoid cross contamination. Very impressed

Very friendly service, great variety of food. Definitely value for money

We were new visitors to Palmy and some experienced locals took us to this little gem for fresh healthy delicious food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere, so good that we came back two nights later and we were not disappointed - awesome. Highly recommended

Will order ginger fish again, full of spring onions and ginger smell. Other people ordered grilled chicken and was alright. Meals don’t come with rice, have to order separately.

We dine in Angkor once in 2 or 3 months, and they never fail to please us. It's fast, yum, and enjoyable.

We were very lucky to secure the last 2 seater table for dinner (lesson learnt, make a booking!). We enjoyed the plum pork and also ordered rice. Lovely front of house team, very accommodating. Took our order quickly, and our food arrived very promptly. We can see why this beautiful restaurant is so popular.

I loved the samlor soup (combination of pineapple, tamarind and seafood) so unique flavors. For the main, i had ginger and pineapple with chicken. But the winner is the soup. Seafood hotpot is also a favorite of mine ☺️

A hidden gem ✨️ food was amazing, staff had fantastic recommendations, family friendly. Loved it 🙌

Best restaurant in Town 💯 The service is wonderful and the food is absolutely devine!! So fresh, and the sauces are amazing! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Love this place! One of my favourite spots on Palmy. Food is great, big portions and reasonable priced. Their cabinet pasta is my fav. Coffee is great, hot, smooth but a good kick. Big place either way lots of space, comfy chairs. Feel like you could sit and chat with a friend for ages. Lots of tables. Well spread out. Service- they’re always pleased to see you and do their best to make sure you have a great experience.

First time here with a group of friends, I'm impressed with their selection of cabinet food and reasonable size of servings, for the amount you paid! Friendly staff! The space is not tight compared to some of the other cafés here in Palmy, so it is a hit for our group. Child friendly / famil friendly for sure too! Loved their salmon filo and mocha is 5/5, their cheesecake is 4/5, although I'll give their custard square 3/5, leaning towards the drier side. Would definitely be back to try their other dishes!

The cabinet food looked good. Cheesecake and custard square was nice. Ordered fish and chips and steak sandwich. Unfortunately, the fish was well over cooked as was the steak and the onions were barely cooked. Smoothies were nice. Service was good and they kept the place clean and tidy.

As always our go to place to stop, rest and eat when in Palmy. Great food, especially the Mushroom chicken pasta and the chicken bacon mac n cheese. Smoothies and coffee are great too. Always served promptly and with a smile. A must place to go.

A great place to spend a leisurely hour or more. Consistently 5 *. Menu is a bit pricy but a terrific selection of reasonably priced cabinet food. I am a regular and I know what i will be paying beforehand. Ckearly, because of the number of regulars you see. I an not alone in my thoughts.

I can imagine would be quite nice outside, but I side the chairs make the most awful sound on the floor when moving them. The chicken and mushroom crepe was beautiful but the chicken noodle SALAD was strange....had fresh apple and tomato etc, but when was brought to our table it was steaming hot. Was still very tasty, but not quite what was expected.

Our food was on the table at the same time as we were about to sit.Ciffee came a little longer. Nice simple choc éclair and a custard tart from the display. The use of plastic table covers did nothing for the ambience. Whilst protecting the table it takes away the charm of the place.

Lovely food, great space for family, price is on point. We ordered lamb biryani, and loved it! Their cheese-garlic naan is a hit as well!!!

We had a wonderful dinner last night. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavour, and perfectly cooked. Every dish was so good that we kept going until we couldn’t eat another bite. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be returning.

Absolutely gross. My chicken was raw. I got the butter chicken and I had a piece of chicken and it was rubbery and bright pink. Reading the reviewed this is a very common and concerning reoccurrence. Another piece looked like it had barely touched the surface of any stove. It has only been 10 minutes since eating and I have sat there shock worrying if I'm going to get food poisoning. It's a health risk, please don't get your butter chicken or anything chicken related from here.

Service is excellent but the food was sweet taste not like normal Indian cuisine, they told me in new Zealand they like the food to be sweet because of thatbthey add sugar to the original recipe.

The best indian restaurant in Palmerston North. Am saying this after trying all of them over the years. Always takeaway and never been disappointed. Great Service, delicious food & you can actually see the chef cooking (open plan kitchen). Highly recommended.

The food was lovely, and the service was even better, perfect place for a date, a big group or even just on your own.

Had old mate take my order tonight and then talked me into getting a coriander curry (not called a coriander curry) said sir I recommend you eat soap. Tasted like soap. Tried to pull the soap (coriander) out of the curry but naah soap. Butter chicken also tastes like tomato soup, child that loves butter chicken wouldn't eat it. Got a to go container for the dog. Won't be back Changed $60 for the ordeal

Great place , delicious food , fresh and good portion !

First Uber Eats order from Cafe Eminem tonight.We really enjoyed all our food! Garlic cheese bread was great but a little expensive. Shrimp gnocchi was an absolute treat but addition of a few chopped anchovies to the sauce would elevate this dish. Chicken Iskender was ok but rice to mea ratio was a bit high despite ordering a large size - small amount of chicken. Felafel could be very much better - these are a bit dry and somewhat tasteless. Overall, however, lovely food and we would certainly order from here again. Quite keen to try their pizza! Teşekkür ederim

I had a great meal at Café Eminem in Palmerston North! I ordered the chicken with rice and salad, and it was absolutely delicious—flavorful, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Everything tasted so fresh and satisfying. I actually forgot to take pictures because the food was too delicious to wait—I just had to dig in right away! That’s how you know it’s good. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly, making the experience even better. If you’re looking for a great spot for a tasty and comforting meal, Café Eminem is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

This is a typical fast food outlet. Good service and multiple dishes. All halal. Approx 25$ / head. Which is average now for nz.

First time ordering this week, new favourite! Roma Tagliatelle is beautiful. Ordered a second time - Kebab was fresh and nicely balanced and fries and aoili were sooo good. Thank you so much for the obvious love and care you put into your food!

These people have the most amazing service and lovely food, always have great customer focus, and would always recommend. Nice to eat out at a business that puts effort in!

Love the yummy Lamb & Beef & chicken burgers & wraps here. They also have deserts too. Their Tiramusu cake & cheesecake are divine. 80 seater capacity with Turkish & Italian food. Service was fast. They also have a kids menu. Plenty of street parking. And in the heart of the city on Broadway. Friendly helpful customer service. Great place for lunch or dinner. Quiet atmosphere. Lovely place for family or groups.

Higher price point than competitors' for similar quality fast food. The dining area needed more attention to details with cleaning. However, this is arguably normal for this style of fast food place. The quality of food has degraded since first opening in Palmerston north. Drive thru available, plenty of parking, limited seated areas inside. Drink refill station available with free refills.

Horrible customer service. The server needs a refresher training course on how to serve their customer - she literally dropped our tray on the table right in front of our face. 🙄 The food was okay but the atmosphere of the place is a little too cold for our liking.

The food here is incredible, and the customer service is excellent! They are quick and efficient with their orders.

Marvelous burgers! Forget McDonald's, forget Burger King. This is the place for you! You can get any type of burger here. Even the chips are great! They also give you little holders so the burger doesn't go anywhere except in your mouth! The atmosphere is bright and happy, and the staff are all happy to get you anything you want. Thank you to all the staff for making it such a good experience!

The lady that served me was so lovely. Blonde woman with glasses. Can't remember the burger but it had onion rings and was pretty good. Atmosphere sucks everywhere, I'm an introvert. Give us private booths! 😊

The tall guy with tattoos who just served me was a perfect example of customer care. Many customer service businesses could learn from him. He engaged with me. He "saved" me money by upgrading me to a combo. I was very impressed and left smiling.

First time having Carl junior and I must say what a total disappointment. We got our food home the chips where cold and soggy, we are literally only 5mins away, the order was wrong, the burger was also cold and tasteless and my partner has got a really bad tummy ache and doesn't feel well after eating his food. Neither one of us even finished any of the food. I don't understand what all the hype has been about to be honest. We will never go back.

Popped in for lunch. Got the pork sliders and mocha. Fries were good. However, the sliders were cold. Mocha was good. Service was friendly. Atmosphere was clean and tidy. Has an outside area aswell.

Everything about this place is fabulous! The food, the staff and the atmosphere. I will 100% be coming back to try more of the food, it was delicious! The staff are so lovely and it was quick service!

Our food was delicious and the coffee was good but the best bit was being able to bring our Puppy along with us and not being limited to sitting outside, a real dog friendly cafe!! The staff were the best, bringing out a water bowl for our girl and they had the perfect balance of giving our pup some loves to begin with then continuing on with service without causing a fuss or extra excitement for our Puppy in training.

Had good expectations after seeing high reviews, but no latte art or nice presentation of our coffee, plus the cinnamon was just thrown on the foam, and was all over the handle of the cup. Expect more refined presentation from a cafe, was not a nice impression.

Stopped in on the drive to Wellington and had a delicious meal and coffee. The bbq sauce on the sliders is so good I had to ask for extra to dip my fries! Really pleasant inside decor — definitely worth ignoring the outside construction and adjoining bank :)

Great brunch. Just had a little wait but considering they got busy it was fine. Had the eggs on potatoes hash with bacon and expected was all good. Eggs were poached perfect... better than I could do. A nice clean place to go.

Nice place. If you want to try the brekkie menu, the smashed avo + feta is highly recommended. the rest of the menu just seemed a little dull. Well prepared but nothing too fancy. Price is a little steep compared to other cafes. Haven't tried the lunch menu. Will probably come back for that.

The portion of chicken in the burger was a bit smaller than I expected, however the food was great and the fries were well seasoned with paprika.

Lovely, quaint cafe with a homely interior. Food was tasty and especially fast if you call it and place an order ahead. Staff were friendly. An overall good experience, would visit again :)

Busy little cafe as it's just across the road from the hospital. Staff were friendly. They did have some difficulty understanding our order but got there in the end. Hot chocolate was delicious. Food was a little slow to arrive but to be expected for such a busy location. When it did arrive it was well made and tasty. Worth a visit but keep in mind if you have a tight time-frame this might not be the place for you.

The team at the cafe were amazing, so accomodating. And kind. Turning up half an hour before they closed we didnt expect a service so great, nor food so good. I applaud the good work of the team on, on a saturday

My third visit to Zest, always great food. This time it was a great Afghan and coffee, thanks…one of the best cafes in town.

Nice food. Friendly staff. Just a little pricey.

Ordered a decaf flat white today in a tulip cup double shot very expensive $7.50. Havnt been charged that anywhere else.

Bookings taken! Superb customer service Beautiful food Lovely presentation of food Great selection of food and more importantly Treats! Good coffee Reasonable costs Much seating Free parking outside Highly recommend Thanks 😊

We absolutely love Boho Cafe! Every time we visit Palmerston, we make sure to stop by. They’re so welcoming to our fur baby, so we can bring her inside and enjoy a meal together. The food is delicious, and the coffee is strong and delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the toilets are very clean.🩵

I recently visited and had the coffee and sausage roll, which was priced at $23. While I was told the sausage roll was gluten-free, I found it to be rather average. The pastry, in particular, was a bit tough at the bottom, which was disappointing. For $16.50, I’m not sure the value is quite there. The sausage roll came with a small side of sweet potato chips (about four pieces), a little salad, and some jam marmalade. It felt like a lot to pay for what was a rather basic meal. Overall, not the most satisfying experience for the price.

Atmosphere was amazing super friendly and service the same fast and with a smile. Very clean and tidy place only downside chicken was very dry and food forgettable with no real flavor or seasoning. Chips where very plain and the snickers milkshake weakly flavored

This was a first visit to this Cafe for me but also for my grandson who lives local to the cafe? Breakfast was okay. I think my grandson would have seriously considered coming back and bringing friends. However the turn off was a senior staff member who asked us to move from an unreserved table. We checked first. The front of house staff were excellent and my review would have been so different but for the behaviour of the one staff member. She even started cleaning the table while we were still seated!!!!

Great service. They were able to cater to our 12-pers group even though it was last minute booking. They made arrangements and the food was served pretty quickly and were very good and filling.

Great Café! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. A really nice place to relax and enjoy a meal!

I would recommend you not order scrambled eggs. They are very watery. Other things were nice to eat though.

Today, we ordered a few meals. I had the bacon and egg panini. Now firstly, the bacon and egg panini also had cheese. I don't eat cheese and this was an issue. Other food items on their label said they contained cheese, but this one didn't. Anyways, the bacon in the panini was rubbery, dry, and hard, and the egg tasted funny. Food was warmed. We also ordered a toasted sandwich with a scone, it wasn't that special, and was actually quite bland. Service was really bad, couldn't understand what the person taking our order was saying as their voice was too quiet. Atmosphere was okay, but was still bland.

Absolutely the best value and tasty, well executed half big breakfast in Palmerston North. Good coffee and impressed with the cleanliness and very friendly staff. My go to lunch place.

Quick service, food was really nice, and the price was very reasonable. I would recommend this eatery

Great for brekkie meetings and the like. Also good coffee, service and food

Reasonably priced, nice clean seating areas and friendly staff. Food is a little bland but good for the price.

Kind of on the average side food wise. Iced chocolate was pretty good but the scrambled were bland and overcooked. It was also quite overpriced for what you got. The café itself is located in a weird place too.

Aww, it is really awkward to write a review for a awkward restaurant. Guess one of less priced restaurant and people in restaurant behave cheaper than its price I ordered kerala paratha, it came with a melted plastic with it. When I raised, no one is bothered to reply back and disconnected my call abruptly Avoid eating in this cheapest as you get everything poor in quality Some Cheap Indians are cheap Indians! My first experience was Pathetic...

My regular Indian takeaway was closed tonight so tried these guys. For $30 (butter chick, naan and coke) the amount of solid chicken was disappointing as you can see in the image. 11/4/23 @ 6:45pm

We really enjoy Indian Love Story meals! Very delicious. However, i definitely agree with previous reviews in regard to the minimal amount of chicken in the curries. Same with entrees, when you pay nearly $20 for an entree (chicken65) and you receive 4-5 very small pieces of chicken it is very disappointing. Thankfully delicious even if small

The best nan bread I have is from here! A hidden treasure really, as the shop is so invisible and hidden away with no signs pointing towards its direction. Perhaps it’s a family business, and they may have a small team so don’t want to get too busy? Regardless, the food is nice and I am satisfied. The waitresses there were very polite, lovely and respectful. Hard to not give her a tip!

My second visit here. The first time it was with a group and we had a preselected range of dishes. I could not fault it. The second time also with a group and we selected individual courses. Having just been to another Indian restaurant in Auckland a few days prior it was good to compare as I had the same dish. My dish Mango chicken unfortunately did not match my previous experience. Although it had a good mango flavour I found it too sweet for a main course. It also failed in quantity as the amount of actual chicken was sparse. It was more like a soup dish. Thank heaven for the rice to soak it up. My guest enjoyed her dish but found it a small serving compared to our previous experience. Both dishes were more expensive than our Auckland meal. The nan bread though was very nice. The service was very friendly from this family owned restaurant and could not be faulted. As for drinks it’s BYO but I had a alcohol free beer which I was told came from the Middle East ....... avoid!

Lovely food and people! We dined here midweek and were so impressed with the quality of the curries. Th ingredients were fresh and everything was just right. The service made the experience even better. Thank you so much! We will definitely be returning and recommending this cute restaurant to our friends.

We really enjoyed our meal at Indian Love Story. A more quiet atmosphere, i like to be able to hear thr conversation. Food was lovely. A big choice of vegetarian dishes, which I enjoyed. Service was so personable and exceptional. We will definitely return.

One of the worst café experiences I’ve had. First off, the chips were a complete rip-off at $17–$18. They were dry, floury, and bland—no seasoning, no effort, and not even a dipping sauce, which should be standard at that price point. It felt like they just threw frozen fries in an oven and called it a day. My partner’s frappé was even worse. The glass it came in had baked-on grime both inside and outside—honestly disgusting. You could see the residue from the previous drink, and it clearly contaminated the new one. How hard is it to wash a cup properly? To top it off, the tables were filthy. No one came around to wipe them down after customers left. We had to clear our own space just to sit. It was honestly gross. Between the overpriced, poorly prepared food, the dirty drinks, and the lack of cleanliness, I don’t see any reason to go back. Columbus Coffee seriously needs to lift its game.

Phenomenal brunch! Wow I saw the prices yesterday and honestly walked away. Today I thought I’d give it a try. So glad I did. Yes expensive but unfortunately i’m aware the rent of having a shop in the plaza is astronomical. Mocha was nice maybe a little too sweet but hot and delicious. Food great 👍🏻 they loaded the bacon up which was great 😊. If I wasn’t moving away I’d be back for sure.

Busy location in the mall which can be distracting, however convenient location for those shopping breaks. Coffee was OK, however high price, plus you will be paying extra for plant based milks, which again is higher than other cafes. Variety of food options available and plenty of table seating options.

Good service. The food came out fast but it became clear why. We were after a hot breakfast so got a combo of our favs. Mince and cheese savoury, pancakes and eggs on toast. Disappointed to say the least. The savoury was microwaved, the pancakes were cold and the toast with eggs was barely warm.

Not sure why, but it takes an inordinate amount of time to prepare a toasted sandwich. Finished coffees and side of fries and had to chase up toasted sandwich. Once could be excused but not twice on separate occasions.

Nice cafe. On a mall so it inlu has so much 'atmosphere'. Make sure you make clear what it is you want from the cafe and ensure that you aren't inadvertantly upsold any extras.

I just went there for breakfast and had the Potato and Chorizo. Frankly the $24.95 I paid for it was $24.95 too much. The potatoes were microwaved and the spinach was tasteless.. there was some sort of tomato relish thrown on there and god knows what the big clump of paprika was meant to do. I would value this at about $3.95 and that’s been generous.

Great ambience. Was a bit put off kilter as the menu on their google listing wasn't accurate - we arrived at the store expecting to spend a certain amount but ended up spending way more... and not feeling as filled up. Had to go elsewhere for snacks. They also charged me extra for ordering no toppings for the bubble tea... never had that happen before elsewhere. Maybe that was a mistake? CHicken karaage was really nice but on the expensive side. We also had the crispy pork on bok choi... too our surprise, it was quite hard to eat. DIdin't finish the meal. In summary, if you've got deep pockets, come here for the great ambience. Not sure this is a family-friendly place due to the price point.

We’ve eaten here over a hundred times in the past four years. The past four times have left a LOT to be desired. Wrong orders, not having cutlery, size of meals change, everything is an inconvenience to staff now, meal sizes have changed significantly and the quality has dropped. The value we saw in this place is no longer there, and I can’t bring friends to what used to be a reliable regular for us. Especially when there are 7 other similar restaurants in the same vicinity. Such a shame, because this used to be great.

Absolutely love this place. Great place to hang out, eat and yap with your friends. Best bubble tea in town and the most friendly staff. You don’t want to skip this place 👌