A guide to where to eat and drink in Auckland

My wallet, stomach, and time don’t have space for anything mid… and I know yours don’t either.

A restaurant with diners, with a view through a window showing more patrons inside. The scene is illuminated with warm red lighting, and the setting is casual with glasses of wine and menus on the tables.
Two women holding glasses of cocktails and enjoying drinks together at a bar during happy hours in Auckland.
Close-up of a slice of a baked pasta dish with tomato sauce and herbs, on a white plate with green embroidery that says 'don't try this at home.' A black strip overlay with white text reads 'my top picks for auckland restaurant month.'

I’m Nic Chan of Chan Can Eat. A food & beverage reviewer and (self-proclaimed) recreational dining expert.

Curated by someone who’s done the legwork. I show you where to go, and what to order when you get there.

Where to eat. What to sip. When to go.

Where to eat. What to sip. When to go.

Here you’ll find honest reccys, without the fluff.