PONSONBY LITTLE BLACK BOOK: A-Z CAFÉ’S + RESTAURANTS GUIDE THE PONSONBY BELGIUM BEER CAFÉ – 1-3 St Mary’s Road T: 09 376 6092 www.theponsonby.co.nz Facebook You are invited to the Ponsonby Belgian Beer Cafe, where Ponsonby charm meets cosmopolitan Europe. This BBC has New Zealand’s largest range of Belgian specialty beers and is also world famous for their pots of New Zealand green-lip mussels, old-fashioned Flemish stew and amazing Chocolate Mousse. ‘The Ponsonby’ is a little piece of Europe in the heart of Auckland. THE PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB – 152 Ponsonby Road T: 09 361 2320 www.ponsonbysocialclub.co.nz Facebook This is no ordinary bar; on offer are tapas, sandwiches and barbequed food, some imaginative cocktails and an extensive wine list. Check out the gig guide on our website for live music and DJ’s Tuesday-Saturday. Open 7 nights 5pm-Late. THE WILLIAMSON CAFE – 1 Williamson Avenue T: 09 360 1115 Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or brunch, The Williamson Cafe offers you a delicious menu or a range of cabinet food. They are fully licensed and a wonderful venue for a private function. Open 7 days 7am-4pm. THIRTY NINE – 39 Ponsonby Road T: 09 376 5008 Thirty nine has been serving delicious all day breakfast and lunch for over six years. They use fair trade Allpress coffee and you can enjoy it in their lovely courtyard. Open 7 days 7am-4pm. TOMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT – 33 Ponsonby Road T: 09 376 4757 Tomo has been serving delicious Japanese food for more than 10 years. They are fully licensed with 10 different Sake or wine and beer to enjoy with your food. Their popular take away Lunch Box includes salad, tempura, rice, miso soup and your choice of meat or fish.
is fully licensed and offers banquet menus, catering, take away and delivery. Open Tues-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm and Mon-Sun 5pm-10pm.
Arrange a private whiskey tasting or use their private dining room for functions and celebrations. Open TuesSat 5pm-Late and Fri lunch 12pm-5pm.
TROY RESTAURANT & BAR – 161 Ponsonby Road T: 09 360 5203 www.troyrestaurant.co.nz Troy Restaurant and Bar provides a wide range of dishes made by experienced Turkish and Italian chefs. They are fully licensed and cater for large groups and private functions with the option to have their popular set menu including buffet style entree, choice of six mains, buffet style desserts and Atomic coffee or tea.
YAKITORI BAR TAISHO – 190 Jervois Road T: 09 378 0746 Yakitori Bar Taisho serves both traditional and modern Japanese food. There are over 60 dishes to choose from including sushi and sashimi, 15 different kinds of sake, as well as Japanese and local beer and wine.
Open 7 nights from 5pm until late with belly dancers on Friday and Saturday. TURKISH CAFÉ – 294 Ponsonby Road T: 09 360 0468 www.turkishcafe.co.nz The Turkish Cafe serves fresh wholesome food inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with a strong Turkish influence. There are set menus or they can tailor a menu to suit your tastes and the occasion you’re celebrating. Takeaway is available too. Open MonThurs 11am-10pm, Fri and Sat 11am-11pm. URBAN JUNGLE – 571 Great North Road T: 09 360 8470 www.urbanjungle.co.nz For over 10 years Urban Jungle has been turning out consistently good food of generous proportions. The All Day Urban breakfast and lunch offers a great variety to choose from, the Eggs Benedict are a must as is the delicious Urban Moussaka. They are fully licensed and BYO wine. Open 7 days 7am4pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat 6pm-Late.
Open Mon 10.30am-5pm and Tues-Sat 10.30am-10pm.
VINNIE’S RESTAURANT – 166 Jervois Road T: 09 376 5597 www.vinnies.co.nz Facebook Vinnie’s is a restaurant with history and a reputation for fine dining in relaxed and welcoming surroundings. Chef Geoff Scott provides a top class dining experience and is renowned for producing consistently outstanding food.
TRENDY INDIAN – 204 Jervois Road T: 09 376 2001 www.trendyindian.co.nz Specialising in Northern Indian Tandoori, Trendy Indian
There is an award winning wine selection and superb professional service, a variety of seasonal, degustation, dessert and party menus and a Friday light lunch menu.
Owner, Taka Tsuji, is from Hiroshima where his parents have run a restaurant for over 34 years so he has grown up with traditional Japanese food and hospitality. Eat in or take away. Open Tues-Sat 6pm-Late, Sun 5.30pm10.30pm. YUZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT – 145 Ponsonby Road T: 09 378 6040 Head chef Chris has over 20 years experience in Japan and Korea and offers an extensive range of modern contemporary Japanese cuisine. Only the finest ingredients are used and fresh fish is supplied daily! Yuzu will satisfy the discerning Japanese diner. You will find them next to Marvel. Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm and 5pm-9pm. ZIPANGU JAPANESE DINING BAR – 45 Ponsonby Road T: 09 376 4565 www.zipangu.co.nz At Zipangu they serve authentic Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. You will find more than just sushi and tempura on the menu as their chef has had years of experience working with international cuisine. Enjoy wine, sake or beer with you meal. Licensed and BYO wine. Open Tues-Sun 5pm-Late. ZUS & ZO – 228 Jervois Road T: 09 361 5060 Facebook Simple decor and unusual sandwiches - think Prawns on toast with sour cream and caviar or Chocolate sprinkles - there are many delicious combinations open or toasted. They also have lovely fruit shakes, coffee and hot chocolate and a breakfast menu. Open Mon-Fri 7am4pm, Sat and Sun 8am-4pm.
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