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<i>Tiffin Indian Cuisine</i>, Kingsland

Comfort and courtesy are assured at an ethnic favourite in rugby zone, writes Graham Reid.

<i>Faro Restaurant</i>, Auckland CBD

If you think that Korean food is not the subtlest of the Asian cuisines you probably have not eaten Mongolian food.

<i>Satya</i>, Mt Eden

Much-loved curry house Satya spreads the joy with a new venue in Mt Eden.

<i>Sails Restaurant</i>, Westhaven

John Gardner has no regrets choosing a marine meal selection at an Auckland waterfront stalwart.

<i>Latin Larder</i>, Takapuna

We came here because we felt like something different and the name suggested an exotic menu.

<i>Hammerheads Restaurant & Bar</i>, Okahu Bay

Just on the city side of Kelly Tarlton's, this Auckland landmark occupies the top floor of an extraordinarily handsome example of pre-World War I public works architecture.

Restaurant review: The Grill by Sean Connolly, Auckland CBD

Masculine in style, The Grill's basics are excellent but little details need attention.

Pub spy: The Longroom

The Longroom has been a Ponsonby fixture for years and it's still a popular hangout.

<I>The Grill by Sean Connolly</I>, Auckland CBD

As I write, on Wednesday, The Grill has 1099 Facebook fans. It has done 160 covers, so at least 939 people are fans of a restaurant that they have not eaten at.

<i>Chim-Choo-Ree</i>, Hamilton

Despite first impressions, a Hamilton restaurant provides a fine dining experience worth repeating.

<i>Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar</i>, Auckland CBD

Skycity's plans to expand its gambling operations may not impress all-comers, but what they are doing for Auckland diners certainly impresses me.

<i>Billfish Cafe</i>, Westhaven

We came here because we'd been for a birthday meal some months earlier and always meant to return to try a brunch.

<i>Delicious</i>, Grey Lynn

The humour may have improved but not the prices.

<i>Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar</i>, Auckland CBD

Al Brown's Auckland venture is a revelation in fresh, delicious Kiwi flavours.

<i>BedLam</i>, Ponsonby

We came here because we were intrigued by the name - would it be as crazy as it implied?

<i>Ribier Restaurant</i>, Kumeu

<i>Jack Tar</i>, Wynyard Quarter

I'm as susceptible as the next person to the allure of a new eatery.

<i>L'Assiette</i>, Auckland CBD

We came here because we wanted to check out all the new additions to the Britomart precinct and we'd heard this place was a culinary highlight.