We love satisfying our food cravings and nabbing a bangin’ food deal at the same time—and what better way than supporting local while getting a good deal (in this economy, anyway). We’ve eaten far and wide across Wellington over the years to bring you the ultimate guide to 30 of the best cheap eats this city has to offer—for $25(ish) and under. From hand-pulled noodles to gluten-free deep-fried brie, we’ve got you covered with our fave picks for Wellington’s best cheap (and cheerful) eats. 

Here are 30 of the best cheap eats in Wellington, including cheap eats for:

• $5 & Under
• $10 & Under
• $15 & Under
• $20 & Under
• $25 & Under

$5 & Under

Sushi Bi

2 Woodward Street, Wellington Central | 2 Bunny Street, Pipitea

Image credit: Sushi Bi | Instagram

Sushi B serves up the best cheap eats in Wellington, especially if you’re craving a late arvo/early evening sushi fix. While Vic Uni students studying nearby get 10-30% off (with their VicCom cards), the rest of Wellington can get in on the deals with up to 33% off after 4pm. It’s been a mainstay of Wellington’s cheap eats scene and I fondly remember the massive queues that would snake down Woodward, full of students waiting for their sushi deals post-lecture and before the commute home. Plus, with locations close to the railway station, it’s the perfect early dinner (or snack) before your commute home on the bus or train. 

Insider Intel:

• My pick is always a tray of torched aburi salmon nigiri ($2.50 per piece) with a side of seaweed salad maki or inari (from $1.80 a piece).

Scopa

141 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Scopa Pizzeria | Instagram

Another Wellington institution. An Italian restaurant, pizzeria, and with the best hot chocolate in town. Go for an after-dinner famous Italian hot chocolate which is thick and as decadent as it gets ($5/$7/$9 for a small, medium or large, depending on how much you want to treat yourself). 

Insider Intel:

• They haven’t changed the recipe since day one—and it’s still as custardy as I remember with the textural chocolate rubble over that creamy top. 

Choice Bros Ghuznee Street

62 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Choice Bros | Instagram

Fried chicken lovers, this one’s for you. Tucked away in the Choice Bros taproom is the ultimate day-before-the-weekend (but really, it’s already the weekend if you’re WFH) cheap eats deal of the week. They’ve got $2 fried chicken wings coming in hot (or mild, get it) all day Thursday. Grab a side of very necessary corn chip coated jalapeño poppers ($15) and a pint from the range of Choice Bros beers on tap ($10 happy hour from 4-6pm on the core range)—sorted.

Insider Intel:

• Book beforehand to avoid missing out—and get the garlic parmesan wings.

$10 & Under

The Little Waffle Shop

53 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

Image credit: The Little Waffle Shop | Instagram

Downstairs from the Library Bar is The Little Waffle Shop, where freshly pressed waffles are made to order from a magical hole-in-the-wall. The waffle batter is made by the tubful fresh everyday upstairs, and their gourmet toppings created by the pastry chefs upstairs at the Library (check out the 2 for 1 deals on desserts upstairs at Library and over at Chow, too). Open ‘til late every night, the waffle of the week changes each week depending on what dessert mood the team are in—so keep an eye on their socials for the ever-changing flavour of the week! Waffle Wednesdays are the best cheap eats day (and night) to satisfy your waffle cravings, for only $6 a pop.

Insider Intel:

• If their dulce de leche sauce is there, make sure you ask for extra. 

Crêpes A Go Go 

61 Manners Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Crêpes A Go Go Wellington | Instagram (@the_travelling_nom)

Transport yourself for a moment to French street eats and treat yourself to a freshly-made crepe from Crêpes A Go Go. With special crêpe griddles brought all the way from France, freshly-made crepes have been expertly created in the bright yellow hole-in-the-wall spot on Manners Street for as long as I can remember. Established in 2006, they expanded to Tāmaki Makaurau in 2014 (you can Ponsonby Crêpes in Ponsonby Central). In the O.G Welly spot, take your pick from a variety of delicious sweet or savoury fillings—with sweet menu starting from $7 (for the classic lemon squeeze topping) and savoury from $13 (Mediterranean Sun, anyone?). Pro-tip: Get the classic sweet lemon number with brown sugar for that deeper sugar flavour. My personal fave has got to be sliced banana drizzled with salted caramel and whipped cream—plus when that hot crepe melts the cream on a cold windy day, it’s pure bliss.

Insider Intel:

• Students, bring your student ID for an extra 10% discount—an even cheaper cheap eats.

Nudel

217 Willis Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Nudel’s signature bao | Vicki Young 

Send nudels (of the noodles and dumplings variety), and make it a date at this cheap and cheerful corner of Willis Street. They’ve got handmade dumplings chocka with homemade fillings, wok-kissed dishes and wonton noodle soup to name a few of my picks on the menu. It’s one of those cute Mom and Pop shops, with the husband on the wok and fryers, while the wife is busily wrapping dumplings, making bao or working the counter up front. Don’t leave without their massive handmade BBQ pork bao for $5.50. Open late every night, they’re the perfect place for late night cheap eats. 

Insider Intel:

• Their bao are so good that they even supply them to local restaurants.

IKI Sushi Burrito 

94 Tirangi Road, Rongotai

Image credit: IKI Sushi Burrito | Instagram

The sunshine yellow sushi-burrito trailer in Lyall Bay has been slinging cheap eats in the form of $8 curry pan (Japanese style fried bread with Japanese curry filling) for as long as I can remember. If you haven’t had a piping hot curry pan beach-side, have you even lived? You can also dine in with one of their giant Mexican-burrito-meets-sushi kinda rolls, a cheap eats steal from $17-$20 a pop. Check out their top-selling seared salmon burrito with seaweed salad. 

Insider Intel:

• Grab curry pan to go and sit out by Lyall Bay Beach for a snack with the best view. 

Crab Shack 

5 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central

Image credit: The Crab Shack Wellington | Instagram

With the summer days around the corner, make the most of this spot by the waterfront with ½ priced mussels on Mondays, ½ priced calamari on Thursdays. Plus bring a pal for fush and chups Friday with their buy one and get one free offer. Cheap eats, kaimoana on the waterfront edition. All deals run from 3-6pm.

Insider Intel:

• Bring a mate for this cheap eats deal, kaimoana edition.

Slice

6 Lombard Street, Te Aro, Wellington 

Instagram: SLICE | Instagram

Ever ordered a pizza and wish you got the other flavour too? Say less with Slice, where you can order by the slice. This isn’t any ordinary pizza—made from the team behind Pickle & Pie, Dough Bakery, you know you’re in good hands with thick pizza rectangles made with the good stuff. With toppings like porchetta and potato with rosemary ($11), spicy prosciutto with walnut and artichoke ($10)—or my personal fave, a pistachio-dotted mortadella with stracciatella ($11)—you’ll have to come back to try them all. 

Insider Intel:

• Be rude not to get a maritozzi bun ($7) while you’re there too. 

Mr Go’s

3 Eva Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Mr Go’s | Instagram

Having moved from Taranaki Street to their slick new spot in Hannah’s Laneway, Mr Go’s is a modern Asian spot for flavoursome plates and cute cocktails in ceramic panda mugs. We love their fried chicken with sriracha garlic mayo and twice-cooked pork belly bao. With the fluffiest bao, it’s an absolute steal for $7 and you can get your mitts on it every day before 6pm. 

Insider Intel:

• Their bao is made fresh and steamed to order every day. 

$15 & Under

A Taste of Home

128 Vivian Street, Te Aro

Image credit: A Taste of Home | Vicki Young

A Taste of Home is run by chef-owners Tina Hu and Steve D’Souza who left fine-dining to make delicious things that they like to personally eat—and what a good shout with their menu offerings. Specialising in Chinese-style street food, they’ve had a huge following since 2017, which is unsurprising when you see them making their signature hand-pulled noodles in action (you can even hear it when you’re waiting for your order at the shop). Go for a comforting yo po mian (a.k.a. hot oil noodles)—stretched and poached to order for the perfect bouncy texture, topped with peanuts, bok choy and a swirl of addictive chilli oil for $15. Don’t forget their deep-fried mini milk buns drenched in condensed milk for $10, too. Pro-tip, get their tender pork belly and fried chicken add-ons for $9 each with your noodles. For vegans, their suen la fen (translates to hot and sour noodles in Chinese) also slaps—there’s something addictive about the sourness and spiciness of those noodles that makes me want to take another slurp, even when I’m full. 

Insider Intel:

• There’s likely a queue in the shop, so make sure you head in early or get your takeaways before the rush (when the weather’s good, you can enjoy it over the road at the park too).

Abrakebabra

90 Manners Street, Te Aro 

Image credit: Wellington Abrakebabra | Facebook

I love a late-night kebab, and Abrakebabra is no exception. Back during uni year and later, post-service restaurant runs, I had my fair share of Wellington kebab go-to’s. While Babylon Kebab introduced me to the barbecue, garlic yoghurt and hot chilli sauce combo, and Camel Grill had one of the best fatty and flame-grilled lamb fillings (and a punnet of spicy chips), it was Abrakebabra where I was introduced to a piping hot, fresh-outta-the-oven Turkish bread during my first year of uni. Watching hot bread being brushed golden with garlic butter, that would pool into the perfectly burnt gluten bubbles, made the experience magical. You can get their Turkish breads baked fresh as a side (Turkish garlic bread for $5.50), but make it a go-to cheap eats meal with their Turkish bread-bunned kebab burger ($12.50 for a small, $14 for a large). 

Insider Intel:

• Turn up the heat and the hottest kebab in Aotearoa called The Diablo which features five types of chilli or ask to add the spicy sauce to your next burger.

Mama Brown 

250 Wakefield Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Mama Brown | Instagram

Known for their American-style comfort eats (and array of race car dining chairs), Mama Brown hits the sweet spot for all things ribs, Cajun-style fries, chicken waffles and burgers. Grab their buy-one-and-get-one-half-price mains on Wednesdays—and come back the next day for Thrifty Thursday, ft. any classic burg with fries for $15. Thanks Mama B.

Insider Intel:

• Go for their famous milkshakes, like the Snickers one with crushed Snickers, crunchy peanut butter, caramel and chocolate sauce ($15-17).

$20 & Under

Viva Mexico

Viva Mexico Willis St, 18 Willis Street, Te Aro 

Image credit: Viva Mexico 18 willis | Instagram

Viva Mexico’s bright yellow restaurant in Newtown (and the hidden gem in Left Bank, RIP) has been part and parcel of Wellington’s vibrant culinary scene since 2010. Since then, they’ve expanded to Mexican street eats on Willis Street during the day, with their OG menu at Newtown and Petone restaurants for lunch and dinner. Grab a cheap eats lunch deal on Willis St with tacos from $7 each, small burrito for $14 or the loaded huarache patria with all the cheesy-filled, black bean-topped works (plus your choice of filling like beef birria—or vegan chorizo for plant-based mates).

Insider Intel:

• Don’t leave without trying a Mexican soda ($7)—big fan of the tangy tamarind number.
• They’re located upstairs at the food court on 18 Willis, which has a bunch of other spots to check out and a range of seating options for that inner-city lunch spot in, or take it away to the outdoor space at the Civic on a sunny day.

Satay Malaysia 

255 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Satay Malaysia’s Roti | Vicki Young

This hidden gem at the top of Cuba Street is my go-to for a beef rendang and roti fix in Wellington, and their cheap eats lunch deal is where it’s at. Having lived (and worked) around the corner from this spot pre and post-renovation for years, this was a definite day-off lunch haunt. Pick the beef rendang (or curry) for $19.50-$20 (which includes rice and roti) and perch yourself by the window for the prime people-watching spot. 

Insider Intel:

• The roti ($6) is one of the best, being super flaky and with a zillion layers, perfect for dipping into the rendang and the ultimate vehicle for mopping your bowl afterwards. 

Greek Food Truck

Various Locations

Image credit: The Greek Food Truck | Instagram

The Greek Food Truck is always buzzing with a crowd wherever they’re parked up. Whether it’s on Bunny Street or in Berhampore, to their usual Sundays at the Harbourside markets (or their all-week pod over at Moore Wilson’s), join the queues and grab a cheap eats souvlaki for only $16. It’s wrapped with your choice of meat—plus all the necessary tomato, onion, and tzatziki inside that toasted and deliciously thick pitta. Find them at the Moore Wilson’s food pods or at various locations every day of the week. Keep an eye on their socials to stay up to date with where and when the truck is parked each day. 

Insider Intel:

• There’s even chips stuffed inside the pitta, but always add more chips on the side—especially their thick-cut fries topped with grated parmesan ($7). Plus their baklava ($5) totally counts as a side (you can thank me later).

Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe

167 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Aunty Mena’s Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe | Instagram (@rosemarybites)

There’s a reason why Aunty Mena’s is a Wellington institution. For years they’ve been providing the city with vegan and vegetarian cheap eats in the form of deep-fried mushrooms, dumplings and steaming hot bowls of laksa. Their mains are generous in size, and comforting in flavour—from soups and noodles, to rice and curries. My go-to order is the laksa with the spongy kao fu a.k.a. braised wheat gluten, that soaks up the spiced creamy broth for $18.00). You can even get their silky wontons in laksa ($17.50), with all the noodle and gluten add-ons ($4.50 each). They have a big industrial-sized jar of Lao Gan Ma (the mother of all chilli oils) up the front, so if you’re into spicy chilli crunch, make sure you ask the Aunty at the counter for an extra serve (it’s great with dumplings). 

Insider Intel:

• Get extra deep-fried veggie balls ($5.50) and pop them into your laksa for even more crunch.

Pho Viet Street Food

88c Riddiford Street, Newtown | 40 Dixon Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Pho Viet Street Food Newtown | Vicki Young

One of the best phở-sure in Welly. With a fragrant bone broth cooked low and slow, with all the warm spices of star anise and cinnamon. There are all the other menu additions but I am here for the dedicated phở menu. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had the Phở Bò Viên (Beef Meatballs, for $18.90). With a bouncy and meaty texture, these are the perfect bites between slurps, with a dip in the sriracha and hoisin sauce, added tableside. Before I left for Tāmaki Makaurau, the Newtown spot was my regular. They also have weekly lunch specials, so make sure you pop in and check out their specials board. 

Insider Intel:

• Add a dollop of their homemade lemongrass chilli for a spicy kick (or more if you’re that way inclined thanks to a dedicated jar at each table).

The Realm Hataitai

7 Moxham Avenue, Hataitai

Image credit: The Realm Bar and Restaurant | Instagram

To find pub gems like The Realm is like discovering hidden treasure, bringing back that nostalgic feeling remembering the good ol’ days with a solid (well medium rare, in this case) steak in one hand, and a hearty pint in the other. The pub is always a good cheap eats destination—with deals on almost every day of the week. Case on point: every Tuesday they roll out steaks and salads between 12pm-7.30pm for $20. 

Insider Intel:

• For those who crave other pub grub options, their $18.00 weekday express lunch menu includes classics like fish and chips, beef burgers, pasta, pizza and their signature Realm Big Brunch. 

Little Manila

Various Locations

Image credit: Little Manila NZ | Instagram

There isn’t a lot of Filipino cuisine in the capital, and Ogi and Anya have since made sure there’s a whole lot more with three Little Manila sites across Pōneke and the wider region. Their sizzling sisig has all the delicious pork trimmings and is offered with rice and a salad ($18.99), as a Filipino style flatbread street snack complete with crunchy slaw and crispy noodles ($7.90), or a chip remix with loaded sisig fries and a runny egg sunny-side up ($15.00). 

Insider Intel:

• They’re also at the newly opened Queensgate Night Markets with Porchetta (a.k.a. Lechon Belly) with java rice and gravy for $18.00 every Saturday night (from 5.30pm)—crispy crackling here we come. 

Taste of India

19 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro

Image credit: Taste of India’s very essential naan | Vicki Young

A cheap eats win is having a tandoor-blistered naan filled with chicken tikka (boneless chicken marinated in a spiced yoghurt) set to barbecue perfection in the tandoor. Watch Taste of India’s tandoor master expertly slap the naan inside the tandoor to bake, while you wait for your order. My go-to order is chicken tikka for that smoky tandoor flavour ($15.50)—a must with garlic naan ($4). For a bigger meal, you’ll definitely want to get a curry (from $18 to $20) and add the sweet and cooling raita for 5 bucks too. 

Insider Intel:

• They do takeaways only, so we recommend calling ahead. 

Miss Kangsta

141/11 Jessie Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Miss Kangsta | Vicki Young

Gluten-free friends, assemble. Miss Kangsta has got your zero-wheat snacky needs met with Chef-Owner Eunmi’s special blend of GF ingredients to make the crispiest popcorn cauliflower (vegan also), as well as GF chicken and calamari bites ($19.50 for a small snack size). 

Insider Intel:

• Try that GF hot brie finger with maple and ginger sauce too ($13.95). 100% cheese melty goodness—pull it apart slowly for the ‘gram. 

Fresko 

53 Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai

Image credit: Fresko | Instagram (@ruthless.eats)

My go-to FNC spot this ways. Grab your 2 battered fish with a scoop of chips for $20.00, add-on a can of fizzy ($3-5) and you’re sorted. The fish is super fresh and the batter is crisp. Park up down by Lyall Bay beach and watch the brave surfers out the cold while the sun sets with the hot chip packet on your lap. Cheap eats, beach edition. Can’t beat Wellington on a good day like this—bliss. 

Insider Intel:

• They sell sauces but if you love your T-suace, keep a bottle in the glovebox for moments like this.

R&S Satay Noodle House

148 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Image credit: R&S Satay Noodle House | Instagram (@wellington_cityfoodie)

Head across the road to the bright green walls of R&S Satay Noodle House. It’s tempting not to just write cheap eats, Cuba St edition (there’s so many gems this way). For something on budget and great for a snack, get their deep fried chicken wings ($17.30) or satay burger with special peanut sauce ($17.30). 

INSIDER INTEL:

• Bring a friend and share their massive bowl of Seafood Laksa or Hainanese Chicken Rice, one of their top-sellers on the menu (in order to stick to said budget—with a side of chicken wings of course)

$25 & Under

Little Penang

179 Victoria Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Little Penang NZ | Instagram 

Specialising in authentic Malaysian dishes, Little Penang’s soy sauces are imported from Malaysia so you know it’s the real deal. Inspired by the street food of Penang, they offer the big flavour for your buck—and in my opinion, the best char kway teow ($25) in town. Having lived in Pōneke for a little over 15 years, I remember my first char kway teow experience and the fatty fried pops of pork crackling that made those smoky and silky rice noodles kissed by wok-hei that much more slurp-worthy. I’m also a big fan of the comforting koay teow th’ng ($25)—rice noodles in a comforting and clear chicken broth, topped with bits of fried pork crackling. Let them soak in the broth for a little bit to add a meaty and slight chew to contrast with the soft noodles. For a bite on the run or snacks, go for the beef karipap (curry puff) for $4.50 (it comes in vegetable karipap filling too), roti with sambal ($8), or one of their many curry options up the front (from traditional Nyonya to fragrant kapitan with lemongrass and makrut lime). Little Penang is a firm favourite with the locals and one of my go-to cheap eats in Wellington.

Insider Intel:

• Get extra sambal with your char kway teow. 

KC Cafe & Takeaway

39A Courtenay Place, Te Aro

Image credit: KC Cafe & Takeaway | Instagram (@kc_review)

If you haven’t heard of KC Cafe, then you’re truly missing out. This casual Cantonese-style eatery has a mind-boggling menu with 160 dishes (and then some, if you count their written menus exclusively in Chinese by the counter). Having come here since I was a kid, I haven’t managed to conquer the menu (I have my go-to dishes that I love to eat over and over again) but applaud those who are making their way (cue: KC review, who at time this article was updated, have since spent over $2K to date working their way through the menu). The portions are big enough for two people per dish (and most come with rice, like number 54–the salted fish, pork mince and eggplant claypot for $26.20). If you’re ordering the roast duck noodle soup (number 23 for $24.00), you’ll have glistening duck and egg noodles for days. You can also choose a saucy option (rather than soup, for those warmer nights). Start your KC feast with deep fried squid (number 50 on the menu, for $20.10)—a necessary addition to the table with whatever you order. Another must-eat is their house-made KC tofu (number 87 for $25.60)—she’s silky, soft and lush with a saucy deep-fried exterior. A wee bit over $25 but worth it. You can thank me later.

Side note, they also have a sister spot called Hei, which is more Chinese-style tapas and cocktails—check out their Wednesday $10 cheap eats deals of the week.

Insider Intel:

• Rally the crew together for a big KC late night feed, so you can order all the above mentioned greatest hits recs and meet your $25 per person budget easy—and try a bunch of dishes at once.

Basin Noodle House

20 Adelaide Road, Mount Cook

Image credit: Basin Noodle House | Google Images

This has been many locals’ go-to dinner spot but have you ever eaten in, and for lunch? They run $18.90 all-day cheap eats lunch specials on rice dishes every day of the week (including weekends). Think peppery black bean beef, chilli pork belly or Kung Po chicken to name a few from the list. I’m saving my appetite for dinner though, with the massive bowl of their famous poached dumplings in hot chilli oil for just $23 (for 16 pieces). The filling is made of pork, shrimp, chicken and cabbage—juicy and savoury, they’re great in the bright red chilli oil. You can order takeout but trust me, you want to enjoy this dumpling and soup goodness in. 

Insider Intel: 

• Ask for some vinegar to make the chilli oil slightly more sour, adding depth and making it that much more enjoyable. 

Rock Yard Restaurant 

18 Allen Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Rock Yard Wellington | Instagram 

Have you been to Rockyard on a Tuesday? They offer two for one mains for groups up to 5, with your pick from their big flavours, curries, noodles and salad sections. Try their bánh xèo (crispy Vietnamese pancake, for $29) with the crispy, lacy turmeric-coconut edges (plus it’s vegan and gluten-free too, so a plus for any dietaries). As a big fan of Vietnamese noodle salads (sadly, Saigon Van Grill closed earlier this year), but there’s one on the menu here that I absolutely would order. I can’t go past Rockyard’s bún thịt nuong—grilled pork and pork spring rolls, tossed through rice noodles with crunchy toasted peanuts, lettuce and dressed with a tangy, sweet fish sauce ($28). Can’t decide? Pick both, and just pay for one on the Tuesday (making it sit nicely under the $25 mark for two dishes). Make sure you book in stat, as the restaurant fills up quick.

Insider Intel:

• Go on Tuesday with a group of up to 5, and share your favourite picks from select mains on their 2 for 1 deal.

Tiger Malatang

11 Holland Street, Te Aro

Image credit: Tiger Malatang | Vicki Young

The first malatang (Sichuan-style hot pot) to grace Pōneke back in 2019, with its massive build your own bowls. Priced at $4.80 per 100g (with a minimum order of 400g), choose from a range of meats, veg and carbs to build your favourite individual soup bowl (trust me, you don’t want to share on this one). Located just off Tory Street on Holland, it’s much more chill than the other spots being in the laneway, and you can also get a bubble tea fix from the counter next door. 

Insider intel:

• Choose a range of carbs and veg so the weight isn’t too heavy—best meat options are the thinly shaved beef and pork slices (with marbled fat for flavour) and you tiao (a.k.a. fried dough sticks which will soak up all the broth and taste delicious)
• Over the last year or so, there’s been a couple of new malatang spots opening in the city (check out Babaili too) so eat your way around and pick your fave. 
• While there aren’t as many condiments in their sauce station like some of the other spots in town, you only need a sesame paste, mixed in with soy sauce for seasoning and a touch of chilli oil (as I’m a wuss and just get mild, I like to add just a teeny bit of chilli oil). 

Honourable Mention: Queensgate Night Markets

Hutt Central, Lower Hutt

Image credit: Mao & Co. | Instagram

From the team that brought you Auckland Night Markets—they’ve just opened about a month ago for their Te Whanganui-a-Tara chapter at the Queensgate Shopping Centre carpark. Open every Saturday from 5.30pm-11pm, bring your cheap eats dollars to spend here with everything from Mao & Co. dumplings, Manila’s porchetta special, smash burgers and all the sweets (Heavenly Delight’s Dubai Pistachio brownie-filled scrolls, please). We’re super excited to see night markets come back to Pōneke and this one deserves a special shout out for bringing the vibes back in time for summer nights.

Insider Intel:

• Make sure you get Mao & Co.’s deep fried prawn toast too (a.k.a. Mum’s Prawn Toast, as it is her secret recipe afterall)—we’ve been waiting for its comeback.

Hungry for more? Check out:

• Best places for that coffee and brekkie combo in Pōneke
• Walk it off with our picks for best walks around the capital 
• Best restaurants of Te Whanganui-a-Tara 

Main Image Credit: A Taste of Home | Instagram