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Aotearoa’s top restaurants and must-visit dining destinations for 2025 have been revealed by Cuisine Magazine and will f...
31/07/2025

Aotearoa’s top restaurants and must-visit dining destinations for 2025 have been revealed by Cuisine Magazine and will feature in this year’s coveted Cuisine Good Food Guide.

A massive congrats to the NINE venues and teams in our ‘hood!

Azabu Ponsonby
Cocoro
Farina
INCA Restaurant
Paris Butter
Prego Restaurant
San Ray
Sidart
The Blue Breeze Inn

Category winners will be announced on August 18. Keep an eye out for the Cuisine Good Food Guide in the next issue of Cuisine Magazine. Check the comments for more info.

The Padella Isabella from Farina has landed a deserving spot on the Iconic Eats list for 2025! This dish is a vibrant ce...
24/07/2025

The Padella Isabella from Farina has landed a deserving spot on the Iconic Eats list for 2025!

This dish is a vibrant celebration of the ocean, featuring a bounty of wild-caught prawns, calamari, octopus, blue mussels, market clams, and market fish, all tossed with angel hair spaghetti in a fragrant, lightly spiced cherry tomato sauce. Made for sharing among good company.

Iconic Eats annually curates the city's top flavours and unmissable dishes, and trust us, this is a highlight you absolutely won't want to miss.

Head to Farina and discover what makes their Padella Isabella truly iconic!

📍Farina | 244 Ponsonby Road

Lucky 8’s new seasonal menu is here, and they’re serving up a whole lot of mouth-watering dishes.❤️ Beef Fillet with Mus...
17/07/2025

Lucky 8’s new seasonal menu is here, and they’re serving up a whole lot of mouth-watering dishes.

❤️ Beef Fillet with Mushroom Truffle Sauce - Served medium, paired with diced spiced potatoes. (Rich, indulgent, and a must-try for steak lovers.)
❤️ Chilli Honey Lamb - Slow-cooked, tender lamb glazed in a perfectly balanced honey-chili sauce, served with diced spiced potatoes. (Sweet, spicy, and packed with flavour.)
❤️ Chilli Prawns - Juicy prawns with a fiery kick for spice lovers.
❤️ Plus other seasonal dishes.

What will you be trying first?

📍Lucky 8 | 161 Ponsonby Road

A huge congratulations to The Blue Breeze Inn! We're thrilled to see their incredible Steamed Bao Buns earn a well-deser...
10/07/2025

A huge congratulations to The Blue Breeze Inn! We're thrilled to see their incredible Steamed Bao Buns earn a well-deserved spot on the Iconic Eats list for 2025. This dish is a flavour sensation: incredibly soft bao cradling rich roasted pork belly and crunchy pickled cucumber.

It's this calibre of culinary excellence that Iconic Eats celebrates each year, highlighting the absolute best flavours and dishes our amazing city has to offer.

Your next must-try dish awaits! Discover it yourself at this Ponsonby favourite.

📍The Blue Breeze Inn | 146 Ponsonby Road

Discover a world of print at Mag Nation, Ponsonby's very own haven for magazine lovers! As the nation's leading magazine...
08/07/2025

Discover a world of print at Mag Nation, Ponsonby's very own haven for magazine lovers! As the nation's leading magazine retailer, this family-owned, proudly independent spot has been serving Kiwis for 20 years.

Find the latest reads across fashion, food, design, art, pop culture, travel, and more. They're exclusive stockists of hundreds of beautiful, smart, and collectible international titles, alongside a fantastic selection of local publications.

Stop in to pick up your next read.
📸 by Jess Molina

📍Mag Nation | 3/63 Ponsonby Road

29/06/2025

🍽️ Iconic Eats 2025 - Ponsonby Edition: Part 3 of 3 🎉

We’re closing out our Iconic Eats series with a final four that truly showcase the range and richness of Ponsonby’s food scene - from refined sashimi to bold street food flavour.

Here’s who rounds out the list:
▪️ Risotto all’Anatra - Prego
▪️ Spicy Tuna Tostada - INCA Ponsonby
▪️ Dahi Puri - Mumbaiwala
▪️ Sashimi Platter - Cocoro

A massive thank you to everyone who voted and supported local. You helped shine a light on the incredible eateries that make Ponsonby so special. 💛

📽️ Catch up on Parts 1 & 2 if you missed them, and tag a friend you’re taking on a foodie tour!

25/06/2025

🍴 Iconic Eats 2025 - Ponsonby Edition: Part 2 of 3 🌟

Next up: five more dishes that are officially Iconic and absolutely bursting with flavour. From smoky toast toppers to soul-warming ramen, this is Ponsonby at its finest.

Here’s what’s on the table:
▪️ Quinoa Toast with Smoked Fish & Pickled Egg - San Ray
▪️ Braised Crispy Pork Belly - Mekong Baby
▪️ Padella Isabella - Farina (suitable for 3-6 persons)
▪️ Jade Ramen - Ramen Takara
▪️ Ikan Bakar Jimbaran - Bali Nights

Start planning your next foodie hit list - THIS is why we love Ponsonby.

22/06/2025

🔥 Iconic Eats 2025 - Ponsonby Edition: Part 1 🍽️✨

We're kicking off with five bold, flavour-packed winners that prove why Ponsonby is one of Auckland’s go-to spots for incredible eats.

From fiery sushi rolls to crispy kumara spring rolls, these dishes are officially Iconic, and for good reason.

💥 Here’s who made the cut:
▪️ Tofu BBQ Gui - Ockhee
▪️ Volcano Sushi Roll - Azabu Ponsonby
▪️ Pork Belly Bao - The Blue Breeze Inn
▪️ Kumara Spring Roll - Khu Khu Eatery
▪️ Lamb Chawarma - Fatima’s

Watch, drool, repeat!

Start your day the Ockhee way 🍳ockheedokey is now serving breakfast with a Korean twist. From refreshing acai bowls to t...
20/06/2025

Start your day the Ockhee way 🍳

ockheedokey is now serving breakfast with a Korean twist. From refreshing acai bowls to their creamy black-bean sujebi, the new menu is full of bold, comforting flavours worth waking up for.

Pop in and give it a try!

📍 171 Ponsonby Road

Here they are! 🏆🍴From bold flavours to cult favourites, these are the dishes that captured the hearts (and taste buds) o...
16/06/2025

Here they are! 🏆🍴From bold flavours to cult favourites, these are the dishes that captured the hearts (and taste buds) of the city. This is why we love Ponsonby - a neighbourhood full of passion, creativity, and seriously good food.

A huge thank you to everyone who voted and backed their local spots. You helped shine a spotlight on the places that make our community what it is. 💛

💬 Tried any of these? Tag your foodie crew and let us know which one’s next on your list! 👇

16/06/2025

We did it, Ponsonby! 🏆🍴

Thanks to you, 14 Ponsonby dishes have made it into the Iconic Eats Top 100 for 2025! From local favourites to fresh new standouts, these spots are officially Iconic - and it’s all thanks to the community that showed up and voted. 💛

We’re so proud to see Ponsonby’s food scene recognised once again.

👉 Tomorrow, we’ll be revealing exactly which dishes made the cut - stay tuned!

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