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Des Traditions

4.4(1,368)
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A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.5 ★ (1,348)
TripAdvisor 4.2 ★ (20)

Des Traditions offers a blend of Middle Eastern and Continental cuisine, with a focus on halal dishes and traditional flavours.

halal vegetarian

What to Order

Arayes with Lamb CutletsGrilled Lamb CutletsMixed Charcoal PlatterNihariSeekh Kebabschapli kebabsfluffy ricejuicy grilled prawnssmoky chickentender lamb chop

Menu Highlights

Hummus with naan bread

$10.95

Marinated Charcoal Chicken

$30.95

Chicken thigh fillet served with our signature rice, salad and traditional sauces

Butter Chicken

$32.95

Boneless chicken cooked in clay oven and finished in butter with aromatic spices served with flavoured rice

Mixed Charcoal King Platter

$125.95

Variety of charcoal meat and chicken served with our signature rice, three naans, salad and traditional sauces

Grilled Fish

$32.95

Whole NZ snapper served with our signature rice, salad and traditional sauces

What People Say

"Des Traditions is one of the best middle eastern dining experiences I got in Auckland."

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food, particularly the BBQ meats and rice, as well as the warm and inviting atmosphere.

"Very impressed first visit. Absolutely yummy 😋 Nice quality of BBQ meats. The rice is amazingly delicious don't know how they cooked it but simply beautiful and yummy! Will come back again."

"Been eating from this place whenever i visits auckland. Loved their platters. Good juicy meat, fresh rice amd amazing chatnis/sauces. Fast service. Good job boys."

"Perfect place for Mediterranean Cuisine, nice ambience and if you are looking for awesome chapli kebabs, Nihari, Seekh Kebabs , must visit the this place. It’s mouth watery. 😋"

The Vibe

warm intimate relaxing not crowded generous spacing families date night regulars

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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