Plus, vegetarian yum cha and more restaurant news from Birkdale to Matakana.

Acquaint yourself with the steak hache, the paua ravioli, and all of the desserts.

Including a sleek new noodle bar for Newmarket, and some snacks to try.

Parnell's new, modern Indian restaurant leaves Jesse with recommendations and regrets.

'We tried to have a soft launch but ... it didn’t really work,' says chef Alfie Ingham.

But the good stuff far outweighs these minor complaints.

This Devonport spot seats about 30 and is an easy ferry ride from the city.

How does this Ponsonby Rd stalwart maintain its magic?