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kingi

4.5(1,207)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources, proportional to review count.

Google 4.4 ★ (643)
First Table 4.6 ★ (564)

kingi focuses on fresh, locally sourced food prepared in thoughtful, innovative and approachable ways, celebrating the bounty of New Zealand’s ocean and land.

What to Order

Crayfish tacoDuck breastGamefish tartareNZ king crab tagliatelleRed Kumara GnocchiStrawberry tiramisuTe Matuku Bay oyster with kiwifruit granitagamefish crudo with mandarin, makrut lime, and chilligreen-lipped mussels in nduja beurre blanckūmara sourdoughlamb and flatbread with coconut buttershoestring fries with wakame salt

Menu Highlights

Wood roasted forest mushrooms

$38

muscatel, hazelnut, veloute

Te Matuku oyster

$7.50

mignonette

Aged lamb rump

$45

onion soubise, chermoula, green apple

Snapper

$42

almond sauce, smoked eel gribiche, grapes

Mills Bay mussels

$26

nduja

What People Say

"Every dish told a story of New Zealand’s coast fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully balanced."

Reviewers consistently praise the beautiful atmosphere and attentive service, making for a lovely dining experience.

"Beautiful interior and loved all the Kiwi music playing. We ordered an array of dishes but my favourite was the lamb and flatbread with coconut butter. I also really appreciated that the people who caught the seafood were named on the back of the menu, a thoughtful touch."

"4 course delicious dinner! The place is beautiful! Service really good! Food was hot and ready lol! I forgot the name ot the waitress, but really nice person! We enjoy our first honey moon dinner!"

The Vibe

beautiful interior warm and comfortable thoughtful touches pleasant busy at dinner families couples food enthusiasts celebrations

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