A little bit different and well worth the visit. Mains are all things like dumplings, pierogies, pasties, stuffed food from different cultures. The chef is very inventive and pairs each choice with a selection of pickles and other sophisticated savoury treats. Wine pours are generous....The owner of the restaurant acts as waiter and is friendly and knowledgeable. Really good experience all round. Will come again.More

My 2nd visit to mk and was amazing . Great food, wine and service . The desserts are amazing and presentation are wow....took friends from Australia and they loved it too.

This restaurant is well worth a visit due to its unusual take on food. Many of the meals have a large number of components and are created using molecular and traditional techniques. I had the Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli followed by Apple and Cinnamon Pierogies....Both have to be seen to be believed (see photos)! Really delicious meals, the like of which you probably won’t find elsewhere.More

The food was amazing, prepared with the upmost care and attention to details, every bite was bursting with flavour, showing the use of the freshest ingrediencies. Despite the high quality of the food, the prices were surprisingly reasonable. It's rare to find a place in...NZ that offers such a culinary experience it provides. The inviting atmosphere further enhanced the overall dining experience.More

I wanted somewhere special to take my partner for her birthday. She's a foodie, so admires and enjoys good food. When you turn up at the restaurant, you could easily be fooled by the simple decor. However, after a very warm, personal greeting by the...owner, we found it warm and comfortable. My partner enjoys food - especially when fresh ingredients have been skilfully paired with flair and creativity. Both of us were not disappointed with our respective choices. Each element on the plate was, simple, fresh and a mouth watering surprise. Then there was desert. It's hard to describe, but each choice consisted of multiple, skilfully presented elements and all were a taste sensation. Drinks are all the same price, which sounds unusual, but the range is reasonable and it's very simple. The Syrah I had was mouthwatering delicious. No matter the occasion, if your evening is like our own experience, MK is great value and you'll still be talking about the food several days later!More

The best restaurant in town! It's a must try in Hanmer Springs. Their menus are already set. There is no need to order an appetizer. Everything is already included in one plate and since it's our first year wedding Anniversary, the chef was so kind...of giving us a complementary dessert.More

Everything was superb - the flavours, the artistic presentation, the warmth of the host, the overall style - all is exceptional - thank you MK team!!!

It's a cute small restaurant with awesome sounds playing in the background. The menu is simple, but the food is anything but. Great mains and devine desserts. Drinks are kept simple, but the overall experience is amazing. I would highly recommend.

Wow!!! A MUST DO!!! The food is out of this world, best i have ever had ,ever. The presentation, the taste wow.. have your tast buds ready and your phone charged as you will want to take photos of the dishes. Tripadvisor needs 7 stars...for MKMore

The guy was so nice and explained the meal after it came out. All meals appeared to have the same 'base' veges/salads/etc which seem like they took a long time to make with only the perogis differing. The desert was so good, I can see...why people would try to book desert only but it seemed like every desert was the same apart from the flavored perogi too. The chairs were far too old and worn. The cushions had worn down so much you could feel the supporting beamsMore

I am no dumpling expert, but this was [obviously] exceptional. Do be sure to have a desert as well. We went asa couple with friends knowing only that MK came highly recommended - it is wonderful.

We are not surprised that this is the number 1 restaurant. Food is amazing, presentation is amazing and the owner is great fun. He told us all about each dish. If you have an opportunity to come to Hanmer Springs, make sure you book a...table at MK's. You will be amazed!More