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“Good food, average service”
Review of No. 8

No. 8
Ranked #16 of 190 Restaurants in Whangarei
Price range: $4 - $35
Description: Asian fusion restaurant in the Whangarei Town Basin
Restaurant details
Description: Asian fusion restaurant in the Whangarei Town Basin
Reviewed 10 August 2021

We went for a nice evening dinner one rainy Saturday. The lady on the front door was very pleasant and showed us to our table. We had a table upstairs on the balcony - the balcony is screened in with gas heaters so it was lovely and warm.
We ordered a selection of tapas type small plates. Our drinks and some of the food came very promptly. The food was very nice and we enjoyed all of it. Unfortunately our fries didn't arrive until well after we had finished everything else.
We then wanted to look at the deserts and it seems our waiter had no interest on serving us any longer. We managed to hijack one of the waitresses from another table who took our order for desert. Our waiter dint show up gang until I asked for the bill.
It was a nice meal overall but a little more attention from the waiter would have been nie. We will try it again and see if that was a one-off.

Date of visit: August 2021
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1  Thank IainR
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Reviewed 19 June 2021 via mobile

We were looking at the banquet but were expected to pay $79 each for our 6 and 10 year old as well. The meal flavours were not so much 'fusion' as 'confusing' and the advertised 'shanks' (plural) was actually 1 small shank. The ambiance was pleasant but the meals did not match the prices.

Date of visit: June 2021
Thank Tania N
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Reviewed 7 April 2021

I get the most enjoyment from visiting this place when you can share the tapa-style meals and enjoy a cocktail. They have a nice array of cocktails that both taste and look amazing, my favourite has been the lychee mojito. And of the share plates - the kale salad with satay dressing is always a must!

The setting is very warm and cosy, with Asian influences. The bar looks spectacular at nighttime when all lit up.

Date of visit: February 2021
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Thank Emma B
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Reviewed 28 February 2021

The food is amazing! Great variety as well and the atmosphere is fantastic. And to top it off....beautiful location at the Whangarei wharf. This is a must visit if you’re in Whangarei. We’ve also been to the one in Mt Maunganui and that one is fabulous as well.

Date of visit: October 2020
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2  Thank Marcelle W
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Reviewed 11 February 2021 via mobile

Service was good and staff pleasant. The pork belly was good. The chicken satay was greasy and way too salty.the steamed dumplings tasted strange. It seemed like the flavors used were not compatible and didn't blend well. Overall not an enjoyable meal.

Date of visit: February 2021
Thank nancykR3554AR
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