it is criminal that kaiaroha has such a low rating on zomato due to one unhappy customer- please do not let this deter you as you would be missing out big time! kaiaroha is a must visit for any vegans visiting or residing within central auckland. the food is delicious and fantastically priced considering the quality, ethical choices, care and energy put into the crafting of their wonderful dishes. i live locally and am in awe of the amount of hours the team there put in to maintain such a high standard, six days a week- it is clearly a true labour of love.
regarding food recommendations: their weekend platter menu is an absolute treat and agreatway to indulge with friends or loved ones during the weekend. the regular menu never fails to impress, though i am particularly fond of their felafel with tabbouleh and hummus. their cabinets are filled with so many mouth watering options it almost hurts to pick only one (or two, let's be honest) thing(s) at a time! i recommend it all, but have a very soft spot for their polenta bakes and warmed sandwiches. they also offer the most refreshing iced teas which come served in generous glasses filled with fresh fruit and are not over-sweetened or sickly at all.
thank you so much to the entire kaiaroha team for working so passionately to provide such a haven of vegan delectables. you are an absolute asset to the local community, not only offering an ethical food option which is affordable and accessible, but also providing a warm and friendly environment to enjoy it in. if i could rate you more than 5 stars, i would in a heartbeat! if i were to offer any constructive criticism, it would be for there to be a few more sweet options alongside the savoury, but honestly it's probably a good thing that they are limited or i would be in trouble big time!! kia ora, kaiaroha- your efforts are absolutely recognised and valued, and your kai just as much so!