Auckland

Deve Bar & Brasserie
Beach Road

460 new north rd, kingsland, (http://www.menus.co.nz/de...). has top-notch beef & lamb amongst others. a relaxed place, and the neighbourhood has other good restaurants, cafes and a couple of bars.

Saika Japanese Takeaway

Elliott st, (http://www.menumania.co.n...). 10am-9pm closed on national holidays. common japanese food. gyudon, katsudon, chicken-don etc. japanese-speaking staff available. meals from $8.

SPQR Cafe and Bar

Modern italian cuisine, dimly lit, loud music great atmosphere, you may feel like you are in new york. 150 ponsonby rd. ☎+64 9 360-1710.

Japanese Cuisine Bien

55-65 shortland st, m-f 11am-3pm tu-sa 6pm-10pm. sushi, teriyaki chicken rice bowl, eel, etc.