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Visited The Forge, previously Vultures' Lane.

Ordered chips and gravy to start and lamb shank pie a little later.

Chips were half soggy and limp, half crispy. Not sure what happened there.

Lamb shank pie can be shared with another without leaving you still feeling hungry. The meat was fall apart tender but dry so you really needed the gravy. Crust was flaky and crispy on the outside. Pea puree was on the dryer side.

Looks great for social media but photos can't make you full.

The menu naming and headers seems like they're trying a little too hard. Drinks menu is very trimmed down.

If you want a good gop Chang, this is it ! Intestine , cold noodle and kimchi pancake soo gawdddddddd

After gym treat to Lucky Gs. Not going to lie I haven't had a burger since my traumatic experience with Jax Burgers.

I got twice as nice. The buns, I dont know what they make it out of but it is real good and compliments the burger real well. Good amount of saltiness and cheese. 8/10. $17 + 2.50 for Jalapeño. Would rate higher but wished it was a bit bigger. Or maybe thats just being hungry after gym.

Also got some pineapple fritters. Which I dont know what I was expecting but was actually presently surprised. Its giving churro vibe with some sugar and cinnamon. 7/10. Left one for the photo and ate the other two :p

Friend got the vegpocket rocket because vegetarian and rates 8/10. I cannot give accurate review on one but but it tasted good for vegetarian. $15

Overall great hidden gem. Great place to return back to. Bonus is the retro games you can play while waiting.

This is local to me in New Lynn and I've been going to them since they started

Chicken burger is soo good I think its their specialty and only $12. Chips are fire too

I absolutely love tobi i thought id share today’s meal, we went via first table for 3 people cost of today’s meal was $98 after the first table discount - All food as shown in images, one wine, pear juice ( so yum) and a ginger beer!

Starting off with my favourite- Kingfish crudo, if you’re a seafood lover this is an excellent dish it’s super refreshing and the sauces really elevate the fish 🐟

Spicy tuna rice - This was my first time having this so fresh, i understand in previous times that i have been that it is busy and they make these in a big batch as they sell so many. However today we went just after they opened and it was amazing, rice was soft and the outside of crisp excellent flavour i could’ve eaten 10

Chilli oil burrata- I’m biased because i love burrata, i do wish there was a bit more spice for the burrata or even some rock salt on the side for the inside of the burrata, but it’s still yum once you cut inside and mix with the chilly oil

Kimchi - This was average, lacked the kimchi flavour and was very tangy i wouldn’t get this again

Crispy eggplant - The outside was crisp and fluffy and beautifully fried, however was on the sweeter side i think maybe a bit of salt in the eggplant before its battered would make a difference as the eggplant on its own is very bland. The Szechuan caramel is a new combination that i’ve never tried it was interesting

Lastly my favourite of them all was the beef bulgogi spaghetti- TOO DIE FOR the yolk on top is just chefs kiss to make these dish rich and creamy, again on the sweeter side but the flavours work very well together and with the bits of beef bulgogi and shiitake mushrooms added lovely texted and taste to the overall dish.

We shared all these dishes and it was great and the perfect amount of food, i would recommend to try it atleast once and definitely suggest using first table for the 50% off on the meal as it does get on the pricier side!

Unexpected find and really tasty. They have a really good deal on $12.99 for a coffee and Bánh Mì to go.

The bread & chicken was really fresh, I'll definitely be trying again. A bit of a random find, they don't currently have anywhere to sit & eat it , so not sure how it will go, but get in while its there!

Around $7.50 for this right here, Superhorse Takeaways, Panmure. Good Fish to batter ratio. Was a mission to finish it personally for me and I’m an eater 👀.

Ok, so several of you have expressed a want to hit the Jadetown half lamb so let’s hit it! If there are enough people we will escalate to the whole lamb which is $699. I’ll confirm how many sides it comes with. I can’t from memory remember.

I’ve done the full lamb 4 times now and it’s an excellent! First time we did it with 33 people and it was plenty and last time we ordered it and ate it in Potters Park

If we can rally 15 people that’s $26.6/head + drinks for the half lamb. Please note it is a halal restaurant so they don’t serve liquor.

I’m thinking 1st or 4th of August.

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From their latest Instagram post

Favourite time of year, Truffle Toastie at Apero. It’s still as good as it ever was as are the cocktails at Bar Magda

I hadn't seen anything but happened to be walking by on errands and noticed it was open, apparently the same owners as Occidental and Queens Ferry (next door, not QF on Wyndham)

Went to gemmayze st

Had the hummus with prawn, barley salad, focaccia, snapper and lamb overall decent food, I would rate it 8/10 for Auckland foodie

Had a tasting menu at return restaurant in ponsonby, overall it’s ok, but have had better. The food is ok. Service was good tho. Was expecting more

Overall score 6.7/10

Finally got round to trying Feri Cuisine (Persian). Went for one of the special (NZ$18) options which was still generous & delicious: One skewer of koobideh kebab (lamb) with grilled tomato, rice, hummus, salad.