Old-school favorites in Auckland

Family places, counters and bakeries that have fed the neighborhood for years, with what to order at each.

12 places in Auckland · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: aucklandnz.com

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   Pici

   Italian pasta · Karangahape Road

   Order: Cacio e pepe, olive oil cheesecake

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Auckland.

   Shop 22, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road, Auckland · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Selera

   Malaysian · Newmarket

   Order: Plain laksa, satay skewers, curry puffs

   487 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Blue Rose

   Sandringham

   Order: Palusami pie

   414 Sandringham Road, Sandringham · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Mithaiwala

   Karangahape Road

   Order: Rajasthani banquet thali

   256 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Hala Hihifo

   Tongan · Ōtāhuhu

   Order: Lu sipi (lamb in taro leaves), ota ika, mango 'otai

   471 Great South Road, Ōtāhuhu · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Ōtara Market

   Order: Panipopo (coconut buns), panikeke, taro and fish dishes, and hāngī from the stalls

   Also on the list: Markets and cooking in Auckland.

   Newbury Street (car park behind Ōtara Town Centre), Ōtara, Auckland · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Uncle Man's

   Malaysian hawker · Karangahape Road

   Order: Egg noodle soup, filled roti, dhal

   277 Karangahape Road, Auckland · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Eden Noodles

   Chinese noodles · Mount Eden (Dominion Road)

   Order: Dumplings in sweet and spicy sauce, dan dan noodles

   105 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Fitzroy Deli

   Auckland CBD

   Order: Mortadella sando, egg and cheese roll

   Shop 2A, 19 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD, 1010 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Tasu's Takeout

    Ōtāhuhu

    Order: Steak and mushroom on rice, mainese, coconut buns, doughnuts

    3 Mason Avenue, Ōtāhuhu · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Ulutoa and Sons

    Avondale and Ōtāhuhu

    Order: Chop suey, keke pua'a (pork bun), fried chicken

    1898 Great North Road, Avondale · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Tasi Pasefika Café

    Glen Innes

    Order: Kale mamoe, fai'ai eleni, fa'alifu manioka

    41 Farringdon Street, Glen Innes · Map · Add to Chef Amazing