apache

i would give this place a 6 if i could. tonight we ordered: friedporkimperial rolls,porkbelly, beef cheek bourguignon, and coconut rice.

the rolls were packed full withporkmince and vegetables, it was well seasoned, the rice paper was thin and deep fried to a perfect level of crunchiness.

pork belly was very juicy, had a thin layer of fat (so it wasn't sickening, but just enough to accompany the leaner parts), and was accompanied with a refreshing tangy salad, apple bites, lychee, and a slab of crackling that soaked up the sauce nicely.

beef bourguignon was my favourite with the meat falling apart in your mouth but held together on the plate by the crunchy and chewy outer layer. the sauce was thick and aromatic and went well with the rice. accompanied by creamy baby potatoes and crunchy green beans.

apache is a place you really need to book for, it’s busy and viby!
two reasons why not giving 5 stars, we waited sooo long for our food to arrive and we ordered the sizzling crepe and theporkwas dry.

the pop corn chicken needs to be ordered each time you go there, very delicious! we also ordered the bang bang chicken salad and the crepe. the bang bang chicken was not hot at all but very fresh and tasty. the crepe was good but theporkwas so dry, even with all the fresh veggies it was still hard to eat.

great place and loved the food, cannot wait to try it all. apache is definitely on the top of my list!

we arrived at 5pm for an early small dinner/snack before our flight home. i had ordered the fresh rolls andporkbelly to share, and they were delicious. the service was also super friendly. we left satisfied. thanks apache.

solid eatery serving up some delicious vietnamese fusion cuisine. 

beautifully decorated interior, they have super cool tables, one of the ends will have a pull out drawer, with nothing in it, but super oriental feel.

service was very good good, fast and efficient, seated in no time and our food didn't long at all to come out.

we got the dragon and phoenix which was a play on fried rice, andporknoodle two ways, which was the vermicelli noodles,porkbelly and lots of goodies on top. they were both absolutely delicious, theporkbelly especially, so much fragrance and very soft to chew, the herbs and nuts gave it such a wonderful blend of textures in the mouth.

would happily recommend both dishes.

popped in for dinner on a tuesday night as a singleton. this place is chocka and packed to the gills! i sat at the bar and the lovely staff looked after me incredibly well. they are very friendly and even though they’re under the pump they treat you like a special guest which is wonderful. i had the spinning pig with a side of coconut rice . crackling shard with soft melt in your mouthporkbelly, soft poached egg, and a myriad of ridiculously good flavors. nothing to fault and it’s delicious as delicious can be. had the lime coconut and passion fruit panacotta for desert. knocked it out of the ball park. this place does service and good food in spades. all customers paying we’re happy and full as was i. i can’t recommend apache highly enough and next time i’m visiting wellington i’ll be back for sure. i’m now slipping into a food coma

a friend and i ordered the spinning pig and winter curry (menu here is not updated but should be in their website). enjoyed the spinning pig immensely. theporkbelly was tender and succulent, accompanied with a sauce and small salad. it was really good. the curry, however, was a little bland and quite disappointing. the portions are not at all large and would be good to order more dishes for sharing. friendly service. would return to try other dishes and for the spinning pig dish.

came in for lunch last saturday. quickly seated by friendly front of house staff and some drinks ordered. i had the peru hot chocolate, delicious! food-wise i went for theporkbaguettes, superb! managed to sneak a little taste of my partners pho, again it was very tasty.

according to the blackboard out front, their burger wellington winning entry will be back on the menu for a limited time this coming week(or two). i'll be back to try it...and anything else i can tax from my table mates ;)

fresh authentic vietnamese and its yum! the steak tartare was beautifully seasoned and light, and the fried prawn rolls delicious. the bang bang chicken could have done with a bit more spice and flavour. highly recommend the spinning pig for those who liveporkbelly.

this also was a very decent place. we ordered food before going so i'm not too sure what the usual waiting time is. it is quite busy as well in there, so i would recommend bookings. regarding the food it was really tasty (they do seem to like their spices so if you're not so much into it maybe you should let them know before they set your tongue on fire). i got theporktwo ways and i couldn't finish as my plate was really full !

oh apache, you are just wonderful in every way. our group shared the beef tartare, chicken parfait, exotic salad, bang bang chicken,porkrolls and la vong style fish. all the food was fresh, fragrant and ridiculously tasty. they used a lot of fresh herbs and theporkwas free-range which was great! only problem was the avocado in the salad wasn't nearly ripe enough. the service here is excellent. our waitress was very friendly and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. this place is definitely on the leader board for wellington eateries and long may it reign.

the space apache now occupies used to be finc cafe. at first i was sad to see that finc was gone. but apache has proven to be a worthy successor. i was excited to try it - i'm a big fan of vietnamese food and apache's french-inspired/infused vietnamese creations sounded irresistible. and it did not disappoint. the friedporkspring rolls were great, complemented by flavourful sauce and slaw. it was a vietnamese classic that i felt was executed perfectly, not too oily, and filled with quality ingredients. for mains, theporkbelly and and salmon green curry dishes both had their own punches. theporkwas my favourite, meat had a balanced lean-to-fat ratio and sat on a bed of to-die-for sauce. the salmon was done well but the curry was a little bland, perhaps deliberate not to overpower the salmon - green curry is always tricky as it's hard to strike a balance with how much coconut milk/flavour should be put in. in this case i think it could've use a bit more hit. finished with dessert, the chocolate mousse was a decadent treat, washed down with a mojo coffee. one of the best things about apache is all the dishes are tailored for sharing. i'd be keen to come back, perhaps with a group to try more things.

this french and vietnamese hybrid cafe/ restaurant is definitely a stand out amongst wellington many fusion establishments. the comfortable lay out and simplicity of the place immediately puts you at ease and in a relaxed mood.

we had the hanoi quarter, bang bang chicken and a vietnamese coffee.

i like my coffee dense, oaky and pipping hot. the vietnamese coffee is awesome and i highly recommend it.

hanoi quarter: a large portioned dish, to be honest i found the taste bland and the spring roles lacking crispiness and quite soggy. however theporkwas brilliant, turned a bland dish into one that even mr oliver would be proud off.

bang bang chicken: chicken pieces with lightly crisped skin, lettuce,mango, tomatoes and bean sprouts seasoned with curry dressing was a interesting mix of flavours. the dish was sweet, mildly spicy and tangy. aesthetically the meal is bright and vibrant. i loved the creativity of this dish however the mix of the flavours may not be for everyone.

showstopper: theporkin the hanoi quarter was absolutely divine, full of flavour, lightly grilled and exquisitely soft. would go back for the pork.

overall grade: a-

had weekend lunch, it was awesome, possibly the best vietnamese i've had ? will definitely be back. i highly recommend the crepe it was so crispy & theporkwas soft & juicy. great service too.