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Luntian

Restaurant Vegan restaurant Filipino restaurant Food producer

One of the Top rated Vegan restaurants in Auckland


Address

23 Minnie Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021, New Zealand

Website

luntian.co.nz

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (37 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (16) Luntian (13) Filipino (13) nice (9) delicious (8) love (8) experience (7) chef (6)
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  • 5/5 nick b. 4 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Amazing flavorful and well presented vegan food. We were greeted at the door with a smile and the service continued at that high standard for the duration of our dining experience. Music and atmosphere makes you feel comfortable for this casual to tidy dinning. Make the most of your visit and order all the things :)) Can’t wait to return, nice work Team Luntian
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rainbow F. 4 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Fantastic place. Very much enjoyed the food. We came here for a birthday and the staff were very attentive.. There was a bunch of flowers, chocolate and birthday card waiting when we arrived. The chef came out to meet the birthday girl and even got a candle in the cheesecake. Lovely touch, will definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa P. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Angel, the chef, is an angel. Food was so flavorful and creative. We loved the Adobo arancini, the Sigsig, and the veg fried chicken. The ube cheesecake was incredible too. Nice atmosphere - a little bit fancy, but still friendly and relaxed. :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lexi p. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Incredible experience! The staff was amazing. The owner/chef introduced herself and made us feel quite special. The waiter did a great job explaining every dish, including the cultural history and inspirations. Finally the food was delicious. We had a full three courses and loved every dish! The cheesecake was by the best vegan cheesecake I’ve ever had!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benedict U. 4 months ago on Google • 3330 reviews
    I had known about them for a while but was able to stop by when they started their restaurant. The restaurant is fairly new and is quite hidden in the back of Eden Terrace. There are a few street parking spots outside and a few parking spaces in the lot in front of the building. It didn't have a sign yet but it was situated in the bottom level of Lot 23. We did book beforehand online. The menu is quite interesting with a vegetarian spin on Filipino flavours. The menu wasn't too big and there were quite a few interesting items, particularly the dessert. I was quite surprised that the adobo arancini tasted like adobo. The devil tongue kilaw was also interesting, mimicking the texture of fish. The kabute was really nice, deep fried crispy mushrooms. The kare kare was my favourite main dish, a nice variety of textures with a nice peanutty flavour. The tofu sisig was ok but it wasn't sizzling which was a bit disappointing. The inihaw was interesting. I really liked the mango sago topped with crispy pinipig. The ube cheese cake was nice but the ube flavour wasn't very strong. The turon was also nice. It is quite hard to find vegetarian Filipino food and they do it really well here. It is worth a try since the Filipino flavours are a bit different and it is quite nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan 4 months ago on Google • 112 reviews
    I’ve always wanted to try Filipino food but couldn’t find any vegan options before this. Food is very tasty, lovely art gallery setting, friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielle O. 4 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    A beautiful authentic Filipino spot run by an ethical vegan chef who has turned the dishes of her childhood into can't-miss vegan fare. The interior is decorated to match it's concept, outfitted with old TVs beloved from childhood. The menu is vegan Filipino top-to-bottom with standouts like Adobo reimagined as risotto polenta balls, deliciously crispy vegan Manok so close to the real thing it would have you second-guessing, and a seriously good Turon that was a vegan-heaven of jackfruit, banana and burnt sugar. The service is still finding it's feet, so don't expect fine dining service just yet but all in all, this is a vegan spot worth travelling for.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie H. 5 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    From the moment we walked in, the staff were very nice, and the atmosphere was great for dinner date. The eggplant dish (can't remember the name) was nice to start with, and Kare-kare and Manok (vegan chicken) were very tasty. If you love filipino cuisine, I'm sure you will love them with vegan twist. Definitely recommend it, especially to friends who always go for vegetarian menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kavita U. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Unique, delicious, sensational food prepared with love and ingenuity. Wonderful unforgettable experience. Will be coming often. Even wowed my husband with specially designed eggplant steak because he can’t handle fake meat. Thank you for this experience showered with kindness. Much appreciated. ❤️🙌👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Molly H. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Very reasonable pricing considering the level of food produced. A simple space with kind and approachable staff - the chef even brought our food to the table personally and explained our dishes. Everything we tried was amazing but particular standout was the mushroom starter - vegan calamari vibes. Awesome wee gem!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan S. 1 year ago on Google
    My partner and I love Luntian’s delicious vegan food 🤤 Angel and Jeff pour their heart and souls into the food, experience and service. I highly recommend trying what they have to offer!

  • 5/5 Catherine O. 1 year ago on Google
    Luntian gives you a 'yummy' healthy treat. Consciously eating healthy food by choice is a challenge. But it gets difficult when choice of food is essential to help with health issues. And not many "yummy" healthy food options are readily available out there. Luntian helps widen your options.

  • 5/5 Jinki C. 1 year ago on Google
    Luntian’s food is exquisite, innovative and exciting. My first taste, remains a favourite food memory. Their talent and passion for reimagining traditional dishes with plant-based creativity is extraordinary!

  • 5/5 Liz L. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend! The food is unique, delicious and very creative. Angel is also very kind, down-to-earth and easy to deal with. The food experience we had was nothing we tasted before. Worth the hype and really deserving of being Filipino Chef of the Year award IMO. We especially loved the vegan kfc, sisig and the Filipino curry. Well worth a try.

  • 5/5 sai t. 1 year ago on Google
    Taking Filipino cuisine to a whole other level. Angel and Jeff keeps the flavours ultra authentic in different packaging, Presenting their food with so much love and intention. Always an inspiration. A.MUST.TRY.

  • 5/5 Bret S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have had the pleasure of trying delicacies from Luntian at the Green Expo, the Shed Collective, and at their pop up events. The flavours are always divine and the quality outstanding. Highly recommend seeking them out as the food is outstanding. A gem in Auckland's culinary scene.

  • 5/5 Ann I. 1 year ago on Google
    Luntian NZ has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, absolutely delicious dishes and world class presentation. What more can you ask for? I recommend to everyone! You will love vegan food more because of the power duo of Angel and Jeff and their hardworking team. Always a positive experience each time and definitely worth every long drive to any of their pop up events or market days.

  • 5/5 Halimah I. 1 year ago on Google
    Luntian does the most amazing, authentic Filipino food but vegan! We love their food, it's made from the heart with ingredients that are thoughtfully selected to mimic meat textures and so cleverly created that it keeps you going back for more. Luntian has a unique offering that is inclusive and available to everyone. Definitely give them a try!

  • 5/5 Nicole S. 1 year ago on Google
    Luntian is a sensation for your taste buds! The team put so much love and care into every element that is on the plate, you won't be disappointed. It truly is fantastic Filipino cuisine! Without a doubt the most outstanding and delicious lumpia I have ever tasted! Perfectly crispy, neatly rolled wrappers encasing the most flavourful filling and not to mention everything is vegan! The amazing Ginatan dish (pictured) captures depth of flavour, multi-textured elements and rich fragrant delicousness that grabs you like a warm comforting hug on a plate! Luntian has everything I adore in Filipino cuisine (without the animal cruelty) All dishes that I've tried are truly all so delicious and crafted with fresh and aromatic Filipino flavours that delight the tongue and satisfy the soul and stomach! Do yourself a favour, if you get a chance to eat Luntian, do it! This place is going to be massive especially with such a talented chef behind the kitchen. And if you call yourself a ‘foodie’ or you just enjoy tasty, delicious, inventive and loving food, then Luntian is a must!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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