kingi

We visited Kingi on 7th Sept for their Taste of Kingi four-course menu ($115 per person), and it was easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Auckland. Every dish told a story of New Zealand’s coast fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully balanced. The Te Matuku Bay oyster with kiwifruit granita was the perfect start bright and refreshing. The gamefish crudo with mandarin, makrut lime, and chilli was light yet full of flavour, and the wild Wapiti nigiri with horseradish ponzu was unforgettable. The kūmara sourdough and green-lipped mussels in nduja beurre blanc brought warmth and richness, followed by shared mains of yellow-belly flounder with brown butter, capers, and almonds, and snapper in tomato crayfish bisque with fregola and fennel both cooked perfectly. Even the shoestring fries with wakame salt were addictive. A special mention to our waitress Anna Rose, who was absolutely amazing warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food.

The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. On my birthday, they even prepared a handwritten card for me, which made the celebration truly special. The whole dining experience was delightful and memorable. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fancy & delicious experience. We enjoyed every bit - the Chardonnay was lovely, entrees, mains and dessert were great. Overall quite an expensive night for us ($330NZ) but you get what you pay for in terms of quality, food and service. We really did enjoy every bit. The wine options are definitely tailored to the wine lovers with high priced bottles ($80+) but the Chardonnay we got was really lovely so it’s worth it for the rare occasion. The service was lovely (a lady maybe named Jean?) did a great job at explaining the menu to us and providing recommendations which served us well. Highly recommend.

Our first visit was all it took to determine that this is Auckland’s best restaurant. The food was exceptional - especially the crayfish taco which was a work of art! My Wapiti was amazing and the desserts finished the night perfectly. The room couldn’t have been cosier on a wet, cold winter’s night. But it was the service team that made the experience genuinely memorable. I’d mentioned when booking that we were celebrating my wife winning a new job. They greeted her with a genuine congratulations. Throughout the course of the night, they were attentive and delightfully friendly. We can’t wait to return.

It is very rare that I leave a review for anything but I felt this was important to do for Kingi. I dined with my husband, our two small children and my parents last Sunday, it was to celebrate my mother’s 65th birthday and the first meal we have had out since having our baby 8 months ago. From the moment we walked in, everything about our experience at Kingi was exceptional. The front of house host was so warm, welcoming and accommodating, going above and beyond for us. We were given different options of seating to best suit our family, a colouring in book, detailed and delicious children’s food options, a high chair for the baby and the care he showed to our children was a very heartfelt service making us feel that they were so welcomed be dinning too. The waitress that serviced our table was the perfect pair of professional and friendly, never overbearing yet perfectly timing her table service. The food was excellent, we expected that and it did not disappoint at any stage. We have recommended Kingi to friends and family for a week since and will continue too. It was an unforgettable dining experience and we will definitely be back! Thank you dearly

We thoroughly enjoyed Kingi. Well worth the money, the quality of food was spot on! We got the 4 course meal which was so good, only thing I wishes is they let you choose the main dish, even if price changed slightly. Although the flounder was beautiful, preference would have been the snapper for me. The food was 5 star, the services was 5++ or waitress was very lovely (I think it was Gian/Korean waitress), the atmosphere was spot on too! Well worth it, A Must Try. Thank you.

The restaurant boasts a stylish setting with a notable chandelier, creating a sophisticated atmosphere that still feels comfortable and approachable for various occasions. Their dedication to sustainability shines through their partnerships with local fishers. Expect innovative and tasty dishes that go beyond the ordinary. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about the food and wine.

The food, the staff, the place- PERFECT!!! As a seafood lover, I have always loved coming here because the food is always sooo good! They have put so much thought on the flavor combinations and the way their food is presented. Everything is made/cooked fresh- from seafood to pasta. 💖 Also giving a special shoutout to Jan, the duty manager for the last time I ate here. She's just the loveliest and was very helpful with what to order. Kingi is lucky to have her in their team. 100% coming back here because the staff are so nice and the food is sooo yum! PS: get their mango matcha drink! Great for the coming spring and summer heat!