Now that we Aucklanders have reached Level 3 and may be here a while, we have experienced the great excitement of being able to support Ponsonby’s best restaurants and businesses.
We have a deal in our bubble - each week of lockdown, we support local with a takeout meal. It’s a small thing that can help these businesses in such tough times.
As two of my personal favourite dining options in ‘normal life’, choosing to order takeaways from Lokanta and Ramen Takara and being able to enjoy them in the comfort of my own home, felt rather rewarding after the lengthy time Auckland has been in lockdown.
In addition to these we’ve enjoyed Wise Boys Burgers, Khu Khu Thai Eatery and Shahi Indian Restaurant - and we have been impressed by the way each has adapted to Level 3. To say our takeaway needs have been fulfilled is an understatement.
With the additional recent restriction change to 3.1, many of us too are embracing the double bubble picnic. Many more of my favourites have taken the opportunity to create specific picnic platters and deals. Janken, another restaurant I’ve previously reviewed, has had on offer a ‘Special Outside Hung Out Set’ - Vegan Ohanami - for four people for $140. It’s got Chirashi Sushi w/avocado, Inari Tofu, Eggplant steak and date Miso steamed buns, Imo Mochi, Tsukemono Grilled vegetable salad, Nanban-style Karaage Tofu, Shoji Tofu, Vege summer roll and the crowd favourite - Edamame. This set allowed me to live out my inner Pinterest picnic alter ego at my go-to local park.
For a more casual and/or family friendly choice, Gorilla Kitchen is offering both the ‘Gorilla Couple’ and ‘Gorilla Family’ deals of plant-based pizzas and loaded fries between $50 - $100. This combination is what one might classify as ‘proper naughty’, but it’s the real deal.
Slightly further afield to pick up at Britomart is a vegan Ethiopian cuisine platter for two by My Mother’s Kitchen on offer for $60. It includes the nourishing vitality of Kik Alicha (yellow split pea) and goman (kale). These delicious dishes are packed with hearty, healthy, satisfying goodness that swaddle you in comfort and are a fantastic shared food experience.
For daytime eats, Tart Bakery always has the goods; Daily Bread is offering free shipping for orders over $20 if you want to avoid their daily long queue; and Ripe Deli has daily menu specials for us that always include fantastic vegan options.
I have found that many hospo deals can be found online and specifically on Instagram, so follow and like your favourite eateries to stay up-to-date and to order. (Sofia Roger Williams)
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Published 5 November 2021