Iconic Auckland Eats 2026

Get ready to taste your way around Tāmaki Makaurau - Iconic Auckland Eats celebrates the stories and flavours behind Auckland's favourite dishes.

Experience Iconic Auckland Eats 2026

Entries open Monday, 15 December 2025

Returning for its sixth year, Iconic Auckland Eats celebrates the stories and flavours behind the dishes that define our region. Each year Aucklanders share the dishes that mean something to them, helping shape a collective Top 100 of our most loved eats. Get ready to taste your way around the city!

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5 Winning Flavours from Iconic Auckland Eats

Wanting to eat your way through the Iconic Auckland Eats for 2025, but unsure where to start? We’ve put together 5 of the most popular dishes from over 3,000 nominations received in 2025 to make it easier for you to get started! Check these out below.

Eden Noodles Cafe

This Auckland institution started out in Mt Eden, and since then has popped up over the city serving up the flavours locals have come to love.

Bari’s Pizza

Pizza doesn’t get more bespoke than this. Tucked in amongst the leafy streets of New Lynn, Bari’s Pizza has become a fan favourite.

Vietnam Cafe

Known for their fresh, fragrant and flavoursome comfort dishes, Vietnam cafe brings the flavours of Hanoi to downtown Ōtāhuhu.

Bar Magda

Bar Magda is an institution. Set back from K’ Road, chef and owner Carlo Buenaventura seamlessly blends Mediterranean flavours and artisanal cocktails to create a magical experience.