auckland.thursdaynightcurry.com: Easter2010

Easter 2010

Information about eateries (cafes, restaurants, bakeries, fastfood outlets) in the Eden Valley shops of Auckland.

About this page There is a chess tournament over the easter weekend. I started gathering a list of places near (within walking distance) the tournament venue which were open over the weekend, where participants can go for lunch. These are primarily around the Eden Valley shops. As I visited other areas of Auckland, information was gathered and included in this page (but the ones in Eden Valley listed first). There is also a list of pricing of Hot Cross Buns at a few bakeries.

This information was gathered over the last week of March 2010.

If information isn't available on their website or posted by their premises, I asked them about their easter hours and their policy regarding public holiday surcharges for this easter. I can only report what I was told. It will NOT surprise me if some of this isn't correct. I have tried to ensure I asked the manager.

IF they are not listed here, it means I haven't inquired. If I have asked and it is closed the entire weekend, it will be listed in a section of its own.

PLEASE CHECK IT YOURSELF BEFORE YOU BUY/ORDER. No one is liable for the information on this page being incorrect.

Important Notes on Easter weekend:

Daylight savings ENDS on SUNDAY 4 April 2010. Source: DIA - Daylight Savings
There is a Blues v Bulls rugby match in Eden Park on Easter Saturday April 3. It starts at 5:30pm. Parking & traffic restriction map. The restrictions apply all day Saturday. Do NOT park on the street by the Chess Center or streets in the area UNLESS you know for sure you can park there.
All bus services operate on a Sunday timetable on public holidays, except when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day fall on a Saturday - a Saturday timetable applies. Source: Maxx - Public Holiday timetable

Eden Valley

Map

Foodtown Supermarket
- Closed on Friday 2 April and Sunday 4 April.
- Open Saturday 3 April 8am - 11pm and Monday 5 April 6am onwards.
- Full supermarket with bakery & deli. There's hot pies, hot roast chicken, cold cuts and salads at the deli.
Bakeries NO SURCHARGE
- Baker's Delight.
  - Closed Easter Friday. Open Sat - Mon.
  - 290 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: (09) 630 9131‎. Web. Map
  - Range of baked breads. No pies. Lunch options include pizza buns, pullapart breads, braided loafs, scones/scrolls, danishes. There's sweet & savoury, vegetarian & non-vegetarian choices. There's a fridge with cold drinks.
- Pandoro Panetteria.
  - Hours: Friday 2 April 7am - 4:30pm, Sat 3 + Mon 5 April 7am - 6pm, Sun 4 April 7am - 5:30pm
  - 290 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 631 7416. Web. Map.
  - Has filled rolls/breads, pies, cakes, muffins, and breads. There's vegetarian & non vegetarian options. Drinks: an espresso machine for takeaway coffee and fridge with cold drinks. There's 2 - 3 tables on the sidewalk (so this makes it a cafe?)
- Well-done Chinese Bakery
  - Monday - Sunday 9am - 9pm. No Surcharge
  - 283 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: (09) 630 4588. Map.
Open every day
- No Surcharge on public holiday
  - Two Monkeys Vietnamese Noodle Bar
    - Monday - Sunday 11am - 10pm.
    - 191 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 2530. Corner of Dominion & Onslow Roads. Map.
    - Noodle soups & Stir fry noodles: Majority are $9.80. There's a few that are a bit more ($10 - $12) and pay a bit more to upgrade (more meat/noodles).
    - Meals with rice are mostly $9.80 with a few $11 and pay a bit more to upgrade (more meat/noodles) options.
    - Vegetarian menu available. mostly $9
    - Excellent Vietnamese cafe with fast service, good food and complimentary hot chinese tea with meals for those dining in. Also Takeaway.
  - Boost Cafe
    - Tuesday - Sunday 7am - 3pm. Monday Closed
    - 245 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 0103‎. Map.
  - Tom Yum Eden Thai Cuisine
    - Mon & Tues 5:30pm - 10pm; Wed - Sun 11:30am - 10pm
    - 257 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 639 0839‎. Map.
    - Dine in or Takeaway.
    - Prices below are from the Takeaway dinner menu. Not sure if there are cheaper lunch options. Very few vegetarian options in the menu
      - Curry (with rice): Chicken/Beef/Pork $15.50; Lamb/Korean Pork $16; Seafood $18
      - Soup (with rice):Chicken/Beef/Pork $13.50; Seafood,Prawns,Fish $17.50; Salmon fillet $18 - $18.50
      - Stirfry : Chicken/Beef/Pork $14.50; Lamb/Korean Pork $15; Seafood,Prawns,Fish $18. Does not say if this comes with rice
      - Also entree, Duck Mains, Salads, whole fish mains, Fried Rice & Fried Noodle
  - Vivas Cafe
    - Monday - Sunday 7:30am - 5pm (or until coffee runs out).
    - 287 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 638 3060‎. Map.
    - Reviews: 5* by Phoebe Falconer NZ Herald 3Mar09
  - Golden Barbeque Noodle House. Hong Kong Chinese.
    - Wednesday - Monday 11am - 10pm. Closed on Tuesday.
    - 290 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 638 6878. 2 shops from Pandoro. Map.
    - Hong Kong Chinese rice and noodle house. Dine in & Takeaway. Fast service. Complimentary chinese tea if dining in.
    - BBQ/Roasts: Roast Duck, Crispy Roast Pork, BBQ Pork, Roast Spare-rib, Roast/Poached/Soya Sauce Chicken
    - Noodles (Dry/soup) or rice with roast: $7.50 - $8. Two Roast meats $8.50. Three Roast meats $9. Wonton/Fishball noodles $7
    - Fried noodle dishes $8 - $12. Fried Rice dishes $7.50 - $12
    - Chinese Casseroles & stir fry dishes $10 - 15. order rice separately.
  - Love A Duck. Hong Kong Chinese & Thai
    - Monday - Sunday 11am - 10pm.
    - 302 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 638 7528. There's a Valentines restaurant upstairs. Map. Licensed.
    - Hong Kong Chinese rice and noodle house. Dine in & Takeaway.
    - Soup & noodle soups $7-$8; Fried noodles $10 - $12
    - Single meals with rice $8 - $10
    - Fried Rice: egg $9, Beef/Chicken/Pork $10, Combination Fried rice $12.
    - Also available are a variety of chinese mains (meat and vegetarian), Thai curry and Stir fries, Roast Duck dishes, sizzling hot plate dishes. Thai and chinese appetisers.
    - BBQ/Roasts: Roast Duck, Crispy Roast Pork, BBQ Pork, Poached Chicken.
  - Chalin Teahouse. Taiwanese Tea house
    - Monday - Friday 2:30pm -11pm Saturday - Sunday 1pm - 1am.
    - 340 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 7980‎. There's a Valentines restaurant upstairs. Map.
    - Selection of Milk/Green/Black Tea, Ice Slush and Yakult drinks from $5 with tapioca pearls, various flavoured jelly and pudding.
    - Light snacks (Toast with toppings) and a small selection (5 - 6) light meals.
  - New Trends Chinese Restaurant.
    - Monday - Sunday 11am - midnight.
    - 344 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 2218. Next to Chalin Teahouse. Map. Licensed.
    - Chinese restaurant with ala carte menu and BBQ roasts. Dine in & Takeaway. Complimentary Chinese tea with dine in.
    - Cheap lunch/dinner options available too. Takeaway menu prices are Noodle soups $8. Fried noodles $9. Fried Rice: egg $8, Various $10. Single meals + rice $9/$9.50. Congee $6
    - Other chinese dishes (in takeaway menu) start from $18 upwards. Peking Duck (2 course meal) is $40. Must order ahead.
    - Tables are not as close together as with Golden BBQ or Love A Duck.
  - Tasca. Spanish & mediterranean cafe.
    - Tuesday - Saturday 10am - late
    - 338 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 6345‎. email: tascadominionroad@xtra.co.nz Web. Next to Chalin Teahouse. Map. Licensed.
    - Menus: Lunch&Brunch, Dinner, Tapas, drinks
    - Highly recommended.
    - Reviews: Simon Lyall, DineOut, 2 good reviews in NZHerald: Phoebe Falconer 12Nov08 & Peter Calder 24Feb09
  - Nandos Chicken.
    - Monday - Sunday 11am - 10pm.
    - 184-196 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 638 7780. Opposite Two Monkeys. Block of shops set back from Dominion Road. Web. Map.
  - Subway.
    - Monday - Sunday 8am - 10pm.
    - 290 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 2077. Web. Map.
  - Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers.
    - Hours:
      - Dine In Mon - Sunday 9am - 10pm.
      - Drive-thru Sunday - Tuesday 10am – Midnight. Wednesday - Saturday 10am – 1am
    - 197 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 638 6856‎. Web. Map.
- Surcharge on public holiday (Fri 2 & Mon 5 April)
  - Burgerfuel. Gourmet Burgers. 10% surcharge.
    - Sunday - Thursday noon - 10pm. Friday noon - midnight. Saturday noon - 1am.
    - 214 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 0290‎. Map.
    - Beef & Chicken Gourmet burgers. Vegetarian & Vegan Burgers avail. Gluten free buns.
Open on Saturday 3 April only (no surcharge as not public holiday)
- Blue Bird Vegetarian Cafe
  - Saturday 10am - 2:30pm
  - 299 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 4088. Web. Map.
  - Delicious vegetarian & vegan food. Also lovely coffee, smoothies, cakes & muffins.
- Maggie Scott Cafe.
  - Saturday 9.30am - 3pm
  - 218 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 623 3821‎. Map.
- Eden Kebab. Saturday 3 April all day & Evenings of Fri 2 April - Monday 5 April
  - 251 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 4088. Map.
  - Chicken/lamb kebab $8.50. Vegetarian/Felafel kebab $7.50. Rice dishes $11.50 - $13. Burgers $7.50.
Open for Dinner only. NO Surcharge
- Bangkok Cafe
  - 236 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 623 2334. Map. BYOW & Fully Licensed.
  - Curries: Chicken,Beef or Pork $14.50 / Mixed Seafood $19 / Prawns or Scallops $21.50
  - Stir Fry $14 - $20.50
  - Whole Fish: $20.50. Fish Fillets $18. Duck $19-$19.50. Vegetarian $12 - $12.50. Soups $8. Also on menu: appetisers, Salads, Fried rice/noodle dishes.
  - Metro Award "one of best 50 Asian restaurants in Auckland" Sept 2008.
- Indian Express Takeaway
  - Monday 6pm - 9pm, Tue - Sat 5pm - 10pm, Sun 5pm - 9pm.
  - 263 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 6674. Map.
  - Curries with rice: Chicken $13.50. Lamb: $12 - 13.90. Vegetarian $10 - $12. Seafood $14.5 - $16.50. Beef $13.90. Other items in menu including naan & briyani.
- Eden Kebab. Saturday 3 April all day & Evenings of Fri 2 April - Monday 5 April
  - 251 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. Ph: 09 630 4088. Map.
  - Chicken/lamb kebab $8.50. Vegetarian/Felafel kebab $7.50. Rice dishes $11.50 - $13. Burgers $7.50.

Mt Eden

Open every day
- No Surcharge on public holiday
  - The Mulberry
    - 425 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland. Web. Map
    - Gastro bar & restaurant at the corner of Mt Eden & Stokes Rds. It opened in Feb 2010. Website has menus for ala carte, brunch, set menus (prix fixe)
  - Nite Spice, Mt Eden - Info
  - Simla - Info
  - Both Nite Spice and Simla have delicious indian food and excellent service. They are both licenced. I have been there many times and highly recommend them. Info on location, menus etc are available from the info pages.
- Surcharge on public holiday (Fri 2 & Mon 5 April)
  - Frasers. 12% surcharge
    - Open 7am - 11pm. Brunch/lunch menu up to 4pm. Dinner menu from 4pm onwards. Great place for coffee & cake if not having a meal.
    - 434 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden. (09) 630 6825‎. Map. DineOut reviews.
  - Circus Circus . 15% surcharge.
    - Open Monday 7am - late. Breakfast menu from 7am-11am, Lunch menu 11am - 4pm, Dinner menu 4:30pm - late. Great place for coffee & cake if not having a meal.
    - 447 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden. (09) 623 3833. Web. Map. DineOut reviews
    - ****

Elsewhere

Open Everyday
- No surcharge on public holiday
  - Giapo
  - Hours; Mon - Sat 10:30am - late. Sunday 11:30am - late. Closing usually around 11 - midnight.
  - 279 Queen Street, Auckland CBD. Near corner of Wellesley and Queen Streets. Few doors from Civic Theatre entrance. Map. Map
  - Very delicious Organic Gelato & Sorbet.
- Surcharge on public holiday (Fri 2 & Mon 5 April)
  - Roasted Addiqtion . Kingsland. 15% surcharge
    - Hours: Mon 7am - 4pm, Tue - Fri 7am - 10pm, Sat 8am - 10pm, Sun 8am - 5pm.
    - 487 New North Road, Kingsland. (09) 815 0913. Web. Map
    - Menu: Breakfast & Lunch. Vegetarian & Vegan options in menu. Also light snacks & cakes from cabinet by counter. Great place for coffee & cake if not having a meal.
  - Grand Park. 10% surcharge. Chinese Restaurant
    - Alexandra Park. Corner of Manukau Rd and Green Lane West. 09 638 6998. Menu. Map
    - One of the best Yum Char in Auckland. Branch of Grand Harbour. Free Parking