twelve 트웰브

twelve is always full especially on friday nights.

we came here to drink their yogurt soju. this concoction is basically soju mixed with yakult and ice. that’s right, the small little bottles all the asian kids used to have in primary. it tastes exactly like yakult with a faint hint of soju that doesn’t linger.
it’s perfect for people who don’t like the taste of alcohol. $18 for 1 litre which is not too bad either.

we also ordered a spicy chicken dish withcheesefondue. i never knew how well these two go together until tonight.

overall the atmosphere is great to meet with a bunch of friends, have some drinks and share lots of food.

after three sharing dishes, 2 beers, 2 or 3 soft drinks, and maybe 4/5 litres of yogurt soju it came down to $23 per person split between 8 people.

🍣🥘▪️sashimi, spicy seafood hot pot, deep fried squid & spicy pork belly withcheesesauce-4/5▪️🥘🍣

twelve was the restaurant my partner picked for his birthday dinner this year. the restaurant is based in auckland cbd. we went on a friday night so it was rather busy. there was a 10-15 minute wait but because we had our 9 month old daughter with us, the waiter had us seated promptly before other groups instead of waiting outside in the cold. i really appreciated the gesture. the customer service was impeccable! i can’t even begin to explain how considerate and lovely the service we received that night. the restaurant didn’t have a high chair so one of the staff (i’m assuming the duty manager) went and got an office chair with arms for our daughter to sit on. they showed so much concern and even suggested foods they deemed suitable for our daughter to eat. it isn’t a family restaurant but as a mother, i appreciated the gestures they made that night. they truly went above and beyond. the ambience of the place was modern, a bit dark and dimly lit so it gave a bar/restaurant feel. it was also rather loud so be prepared to talk a few octaves higher😅. the spacing of tables were enough for me to manoeuvre my daughters pram without disturbing diners and asking them to move their chairs. twelve is a bit pricey so be prepared to spend a bit of money. we ordered a variety of dishes. the sashimi was delicious but you can never get fresh salmon sashimi wrong! the squid was a bit average, nothing overly fancy or delicious. the pork belly was delicious but i was expecting a bit more spiciness to it. the highlight of the dishes was the seafood hotpot. the broth was flavourful and had good amount of seafood to it. i find most seafood hotpots tend to skimp out on mussels and crabs but twelve had a good variety of seafood in their hot pot and noodles added to the pot were a nice touch. all in all, i would recommend❤️

i love the atmosphere of the restaurant. there's inside and outdoor dining. the fried chicken was just so good, it was crispy and crunchy and the chicken with the sauce andcheesewas the best.
good customer service 👌 definitely coming again

so far the best korean bar i’ve been to. had a booking for a large (15-20 people) group on a saturday night and the venue was a perfect option. the venue is very large and has heaps of space so really good for bigger groups.

we ordered a few different sharing platters of fried chicken, spicy cooked chicken, corncheeseand fried tofu. all the food was really generous portion sizings and could easily be shared between 3-5people. my favourite was the spicy chicken (stirfried) which was very flavoursome and spicy.

the service was really polite and prompt, dealt with us being a really loud group of annoying young people which was really nice.

would definitely recommend to everyone, and looking forward to coming back.

we came by for dinner and grabbed a few items to share. we ordered the yakult soju and it was served with fried lotus roots. the bburinkle sunsal chicken was amazing. the fried chicken had a really tasty seasoning over it. it was served with a dipping sauce but definitely didn't need it. i also quite liked the dumpling andcheesecorn but would have been easier to eat if thecheesewas mixed in with the corn. the mu bossam (pork belly) was also quite nice, especially with the spicy salad. the snowing chicken was ok and very cheesy. i would have like to try their ddukboki but we had people who didn't like spicy foods.

portions are fairly large so quite good for groups. the dining area was quite big. really nice fried chicken and the menu has quite a few options so return visits are a must.

seems like there has been a slight update with the menu. was looking forward to the chicken withcheesefondue but it seems they don't make it like that anymore - my inner child was sad.

however that didn't stop us from dining there! had mu bossam which was a bit dry tbh but the tasty snowing chicken and the yukke (the best!) more than makes up for it :)

service this time was pretty good. best service i received was one time a waitress noticed i was cold sitting outside (due to dining with smokers) and wrapped me up with a blanket ^_^

don't mistake this place just for drinking because the food here tastes great. absolute favourite, if you aren't afraid to eat gizzard is the black pepper chicken gizzard dish. love the peppery gravy it's soaked in. gochujang samgyupsal with mouth-watering meltedcheeseon top transports you to korea is also highly rated. snowing chicken is awesome also if you have kfc cravings. good stuff.

great place for group dinners. large space, affordable food and an amazing selection of fried chicken! not a huge fan of thecheeseones but sweet and spicy is a must if you go!

the online review and the menu of this place looked so good.

i liked the dining environment - less like traditional korean restaurants, and more like a bar. seemed like the perfect place to catch up with friends or have a drink on evening and weekends.

we have tried fried chicken from many different places. unfortunately, the fried chicken withcheesefrom this place just did not hit the brief. never mind that it was not sweet, spicy, and sticky like korean fried chicken should be. the skin was crunchy enough, but completely flavorless. the meat was quite dry. and although it was topped with a generous of cheese, it was in powder form, which made the dish even more dry. would have been better if thecheesewas melted.

the other two dishes we ordered were very pleasant though. my friend found the spicy pork belly soup too spicy, but i thought it was absolutely delicious. the pork was cooked perfectly tender, and there was a good amount of vegetables.

the show stopper was the gorgonzola pizza. i never have thought of pairingcheesewith honey, but for some reason, the flavours just combined so beautiful. we could not stop eating it!

we did find the serving sizes a bit smaller than other similar restaurants, but cost wise it was still very affordable. all in all, twelve was both a hit and a miss. i think i would just not order fried chicken from here next time, but would still come back just for their pizzas.

i only have one word for this place. awesome.

one thing which i admire about korean culture is how they have the perfect structure for having a good time. combining meals with casual drinking, the dishes twelve serve are perfect for a night of glass exchange. i strongly believe that there isn’t another place in auckland that can match the experience that twelve provides and thats korean alcohol at suitable prices with drinking food. 

if you’re a korean liquor lover then twelve is definitely the spot to be. i came here originally for dinner and drinks for a colleague who is heading over to amazon in sydney. we ordered the snow’d chicken which was basically korean fried chicken with meltedcheeseon top with spicy sauce and white reddish on the sides. fried pork bellycheesefondue ( yes,cheesefondue it was amazeballs) this was so awesome that we ordered the chicken version straight after. we also got an altang which is korean for fish egg soup. i adore the fact that you get fried finger food like chicken here but also hearty korean soups. all the while we were dining we were also drowning ourselves in soju.

i had so much fun at dinner that literally 3 hours later i came back with my drinking group of friends and we went bonkers at twelve.

i will admit that my review will definitely be biased and that is purely because of the fact that i had an absolutely killer time. i mean, i cant remember the last time i came back to a place after only being 3 hours away.

showstopper: best place in town to grab some korean alcohol and drinking meals.

overall grade: a+

spicy seafoodcheesettekokbokki here was pretty average to be honest. but i really like their deep-fried black sesame powder chicken and nagasaki jjambbong stew. nice place to have chill-drinks at :)

great atmosphere. love the indoor and outdoor options. food comes in large portions so you can easily order a variety to share. my fave is their spicy salmon salad and spicy chicken hot plate that comes with acheesefondue 10/10!

ordered the dak galbi (stir fried chicken in sauce with fondue) and the jogye tang (ginseng chicken in soup with mussels). massive portions, super delicious and worth your money! the dak galbi is chicken stir fried in this lovely sweet and spicy sauce, with sliced onions and cabbage! there was bits of chicken and rice cakes which we dipped in thecheesefondue. so good! the jogye tang was also really nice, the soup tastes good with the red vinegary sauce they give you. without the sauce, the soup would taste bland. two dishes for two people is too much, my stomach was super bloated after this meal. really great place for gatherings and catch ups!

came here on a friday night at around 5.30pm when they open for dinner. the waitress quickly led us to a table as there weren’t many people at that time.

we ordered the some light dishes to share - the popular snow wing chicken, spicy seafood soup, and grilled fries & sausages with cheese. all dishes were served very hot and fresh and resembled a little of the food experience in korea.

the soup had a mixture of spicy and sweet taste to it which added a little extra flavor to the seafood that was cooking in there. the fries and sausages were supposed to be our ‘light snacks’, but we didn’t expect the portion to be so big. the grilledcheeseadded a creamy taste to the fries and by the time it got to us, it was getting hard.

the chicken was obviously the winner and a recommendation. it’s best to try it with soju. the “snow”, which is cheese, added a little salty creamy taste to the fried chicken. without the accompaniments of the sauce and the picked radish, this dish wouldn’t be so great. the picked radish has a vinegary taste which balances the deep fried taste so you wouldn’t get sick of it. the cold sweet chilly paste sauce adds a ‘punch’ to the flavor which adds a stronger taste to the chicken. as a whole, it has a crunchy texture from the batter and the texture of tenderized chicken breast.

taste - 9/10
size - 9/10
price - 8/10
service - 9/10

came here with 3 friends before peak hour.
we ordered a snow ice chicken to share, which is fried chicken withcheesesprinkled on top; and a raw fish rice bowl for myself. we also got a few bottles of cass beer and soju to share.
the fried chicken was good! although it wasn't as good as the other reviewers had hyped it up to be, it was hot and fresh and crispy-- thecheesedefinitely added a nice touch to it. the red sweet chilli sauce is a must, it makes it taste 1000 times better. portion : price ratio could be better though.
the raw fish rice bowl was really good!! for $12 i was satisfied; the rice was flavoured with a mildly spicy red sauce, topped with a salad and some raw salmon. it was rich in flavour without being spicy, which was a bonus for me! would recommend if you're after a rice dish.

the service is also really good!!! the girls and guys who work there are very attentive and friendly!
overall good experience here.

price: 7/10
food: 8/10
ambience: 10/10
service: 9/10