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Hello Beasty

Restaurant New zealand restaurant

One of the Top rated New zealand restaurants in Auckland


Address

95-97 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Website

hellobeasty.nz

Contact

+64 21 554 496

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm

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  • 3/5 E W. 2 years ago on Google
    The best dish was the doughnut desert. I find the fusion did not gel well. The sauces can be a little overbearing. Given the Google rating they are getting, I had expected much better meal that I would go back and recommend to friends. Unfortunately, meat was overcooked, sauces are way too spicy (despite I can tolerate chilli quite well), dumplings is a little dry and hard - the sauce and food could have been better for the price we are paying. We ordered quite a few dishes and unfortunately several had about the same sauce (some miso base). I wouldn't be dreaming about going to this place.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan G. 1 month ago on Google • 563 reviews New
    Friendly service and delicious food! Bold and unique flavors, everything tasted great. The fried chicken was the standout dish.

  • 5/5 Sérgio D. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best experiences in town. We booked but it didn't go through the system... the manager was very accommodating and asked us to wait in the bar till she could arrange a table for us. The bartender was lovely and convinced us to have a cocktail ($18).. simply delicious and beautiful! Few minutes later we were seated in front of the kitchen...it was amazing to watch the chefs preparing beautiful meals. We ordered fish with scallops ($38) and eye fillet ($39) which was prepared quickly. Perfect flavor, presentation, portion... The waiter was very nice too. The whole experience? More than 5 stars!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl C. 1 year ago on Google
    If I was to describe this restaurant in one word I would just say “vibes”. Honestly such a cool atmosphere, servers are all super friendly. And an open view of the kitchen. The prawn toast and donut desert are must tries. Some of the fried food admittedly was a bit salty (KFC cauliflower in particular). But other dishes such as the chicken skewers and chicken wrap were solidly good as well. The price was a little on the high end I thought for some of the food - but given how popular it is and the location I guess you’re paying a premium. All in all I’d still give it five stars.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelsey K. 11 months ago on Google
    This was the best meal I had in Auckland! I sat at the bar with Nellie and Helene and have never in my life received better service. I told them to bring me whatever they wanted and they totally gave me the best of the best. I am so glad I got to experience their hospitality at Hello Beasty, they made my entire trip to New Zealand amazing! I will definitely be back here and will be recommending this place to everyone I know. Thanks again Nellie and Helene!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vinnie 1 year ago on Google
    Hello beasty not only provides an amazing dining experience but an energetic exciting atmosphere. The decor is amazing, art styles fantastic, the staff are amazing and accomodating. The food is on point and they have a mixture of group tables and more intimate settings. I have enjoyed a meal at the kitchen and looking out to the harbour and have never been disappointed. This is definitely a place to try with a group of friends or a loved one. Nelly is a standout bartender and makes a killer espresso martini 👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernard S. 4 months ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Vibrant, fun, perfect for our group of 8 of to kick back and relax after a day at the tunnelling conference on a Monday night (booking required). Food was fresh, delicious, packed with flavour and textures. Wine list was good. The chef's menu made it easy for us not having to decide.

  • 5/5 Marc W. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Went here on a whim without a reservation for dinner at 5pm. Luckily we got a table and had the best dinner during our three weeks travel all over New Zealand. The lamb shoulder is hands down THE dish to get. Skyrocketed straight into the top 5 dishes I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Meat was so tender no knife was needed. And the sauce it comes in is just heavenly. We ended up reordering bread to scoop up all the sauce. All dishes here were excellent including the tiger prawns, oysters, pot stickers. Service was great too. Very attentive and quick when ordering drinks or more small plates. If you only have time for one meal in Auckland come here. You won’t be disappointed. 5 Stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joann M. 11 months ago on Google
    Such a cute restaurant with a fun atmosphere. Loved the decor and wall art. Food and drink were tasty. Serving small "shareable" plates, we were able to try a variety of dishes. Roasted carrots were my favorite! My husband loves the kbbq chicken skewers very much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jessica C. 7 months ago on Google
    We chose restaurant month menu. 5 courses to share. $60 pp. Not recommended not worth it at all because the portion feels like for one person only especially main course!! Better just go for a la carte. . Poor service. They collected plates so fast that one of the guys even said they are waiting for us so they can serve dessert?! Basically asking us to finish the dishes as soon as possible. . Last but not least, when i made the payment by credit card, the guy said i can tap the card, and i did. I didnt know there is surcharge for tapping. I was surprised and the guy just shrug and said yeah there's surcharge....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Maximillion L. 9 months ago on Google
    We were hoping our last meal in Auckland this trip was a special one because just about every other review indicated this would be so. Alas unfortunately our experience was the opposite. The place was certainly loud and buzzy, some gentleman even shouted on top of his lung the whole time but none of his dining companions told him how loud he was! 😳 Anyhow, the staff were lovely. They tried to talk to us but we could hardly hear them. We found the food here were all pretty fuzzy, every dish comes with all kinds of sauces and condiments, unfortunately they were mostly heavy handed, superfluous and a cover up to the dish instead of letting the fresh ingredients shine. For example our first dish Beasty sashimi selection, the sashimi were of high quality but the add-on sauces and chillies distracted from the fresh taste of the fish, The ultimate reason why we wanted sashimi is the taste of the freshest fish, not all the sauces and bits that comes with it. The Japanese knows this. The snacks did not impressed either. Sichuan tuna tartare was a new take of Vietnamese crackers, the seasoning of tuna and avocado mixture was way off, certainly need to be saltier with the crackers as they were just lost in the bite but I did like the touch of Sichuan Chilli Oil. Cucumber did not have the perfect balance of sweet and tanginess of its original Chinese version. It tasted kind of dull with the miso muddle the taste. Not quite that appetising by comparison. The KFC Korean Fried Cauliflower is a new take on Yangnyeom chicken, interesting but not a very successful one. I like cauliflower but I would certainly prefer the chicken version, they like to tell you cauliflower could taste like chicken but it really doesn’t! I thought we were having all small dishes but this was a huge blob of cauliflower and super filling. I guess good for a big group but not for two persons. It’s kind of one note after eating such a huge amount. We thought the Prawn and crab toast would be interesting but beef, crab and prawns being piled on deep fried bread, covered in heavy sweet sauce and mayo was a bit hard to like, this really feel like a cheap pub grub. The flavour was completely lost. If this is what the chef was trying to recreate he has certainly succeeded. The only saving grace was the Pasture-fed Eye Fillet Kushiyaki. The beef was plump and juicy, extremely flavourful. It did come with three condiments but luckily no sauce was poured all over the skewers! Only the Karashi mustard was worthy of accompanying the beef though, the black pepper shallots was pretty dried and bland, the wasabi chimichurri just did nothing for me. Our dessert Torched poached pear + rhubarb sounded very interesting but it was covered in crumbled frozen raspberries. More crumbs than you’ll ever need and tasted very dry with so many dried elements. Crumbs, desiccated raspberry powder, coconut flakes… the delicate flavour of the pear and rhubarb ice cream were completely lost. Those who liked the food here probably liked their booze too much too it’s a shame we didn’t. 😂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob C. 1 year ago on Google
    Our last dinner in Auckland and Hello Beasty was incredible! The potstickers were so delicious but the slow roasted lamb was the best I have ever had so tender! John Dory with the most incredible shrimp and scallop dumpling was also excellent. Very nice wines and friendly service spot on. We have been planning our trip to New Zealand for a long time and so grateful to Kami who helped us secure an early booking. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick I. 1 year ago on Google
    Can I give 6 Stars to Hello Beasty? My oh my. Haven’t had fine Asian fusion dishes for quite sometime and Hello Beasty give us the best appetite. Jumped to be #2 of our top 5 Asian Fusion now. Highly recommend dishes below. Eat with ice-cold beer to bring up the taste. 🥐 Crunchy Scampi 🥯 eye fillet Kishiyaki 🍞Korean fried Cauliflower 🍣 Hapuka (is the best!!!!!!)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean L. 1 year ago on Google
    A very decent Asian fusion restaurant. Loved sitting in front of the open kitchen and seeing how each chef creates wonderful dishes. Very well organized kitchen and good services. My recommendations are Korean Fried Cauliflower, Tuna Tartar (a bit spicy), and Pork Scotch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria van G. 2 years ago on Google
    What an awesome restaurant. Tasty food, and excellent wait staff! Our table got lots to share and everything was soooo good! Loved the spice! Very busy place, book in advance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Egor P. 2 years ago on Google
    All of your asian cuisine dreams served with best ingredients sourced locally where possible. Sit at the kitchen counter if you can, watching the chefs do their thing is the whole point I think. We went for classics, Duck Bao, Pork Buns, Pork Sando, Tuna Tartar and Kingfish. All fresh, all delicious. Special note for the service, very efficient, friendly and informative. Drinks were on time and there’s a great choice too. Will be back, for the 5th time…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pia K. 2 years ago on Google
    EVERYTHING is exceptionally thoughtful and well executed; my favorite Auckland restaurant. Maybe THE best restaurant in Auckland. Service and front of house are absolutely wonderful: knowledgeable, attentive & the perfect combination of friendly and professional. The design from the interior to graphics is fresh and pervasive yet restrained. Superb soundtrack. Beautiful plating of a fantastic menu that is constantly surprising as you delve deeper over multiple visits. Pan-asian that surpasses any comparison to average fusion; erudite and skillfully developed, with commitment to the craft. So much flavor and diversity, genuinely unique, creative, bold, and extremely consistent. Great house cocktails and wine list. Absolute excellence and a fabulous experience EVERY TIME.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moana J. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing flavors, Everything was so good and delicious. The best Korean food ever. Fantastic service as well. Thank-you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia 2 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    The best meal we’ve had so far in New Zealand. This place did not disappoint. Stellar service and attention to detail. Good wine selection (I had the sundial). Chicken was phenomenal.

  • 5/5 Cam W. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    An incredible experience! The staff is incredibly friendly and the drinks and food are next level. Highly recommend Edit: we came back a few days later for a wonderful lunch and I wanted to add pictures for that meal as well.

  • 5/5 Penny C. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    The food is to die for. The lamb shoulder (melt in your mouth and the sauce… every drop, yum), tasty flatbread to soak up all that yummy sauce, and the potstickers all fantastic. The oysters are fresh and delicious ! You will definitely want to be repeat customers. And the people who work there are just so kind, professional and accommodating, Special shout out to Grace. You are the bomb lady!

  • 5/5 Matteo V. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Absolutely amazing experience! We went for the 'Feed me' menu and asked for it to be pescetarian. The food we got was delicious and beautifully presented. The Hibachi grilled prawns in particular was perhaps the best single dish we had during our time in NZ. The Sichuan noodles were a bit boring but otherwise all the dishes were packed with amazing flavour.

  • 5/5 Schuyler M. 7 months ago on Google
    Everything here is incredible, cocktails, staff, wine, food, etc. But mainly, you need to come here for the donuts. Absolutely unreal. You won’t regret it. (Yeah I didn’t share a photo of the donuts, but trust me, you will be happy).

  • 5/5 Hasha S. 1 year ago on Google
    (Tasted on 17 May 2022 and reviewed on 18 May 2022) Had a delicious and satisfying dinner with my family at Hello Beasty. I tasted the savoy and water chestnut tofu dumplings and loved its spice level and cheesiness. The dumplings were really soft and nice too. Next, I had the Sichuan noodles (vegetarian option) and was in love with the spiciness of the sauce and the chewiness of the noodles (reminded me of the taste of udon). However, the real highlight were the twisted doughnuts with chocolate sauce and ice cream. They were super crunchy and had just the right amount of sweetness. Thank you Hello Beasty for the amazing dinner. Would love to come here again!

  • 4/5 R M. 7 months ago on Google
    Luckily, restaurant month somehow in New Zealand so worth trying the degustation in august for sure! What a perfect business travel alignment. Very upbeat place with a nice vibe and food was nice as a once off for me.

  • 5/5 Joey P. 7 months ago on Google
    Delicious East Asian fusion and immaculate vibes 🤌🏻 Loved every dish we got! Special mention to the Tuna Tartare (small but one bite is satisfying) and the Pork char siu pancake (served Okonomiyaki style!)

  • 5/5 Tracy C. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG this was the most delicious meal that I have had in a long time. In a post pandemic era the service was above and beyond - just fantastic; while the energy and vibrancy of this restaurant marched the quality and taste of the food, which was outstanding.

  • 5/5 Vindya N. 8 months ago on Google
    The place had a great atmosphere. Our waiter was a trainee and very helpful and friendly. She made great recommendations. I will def go back to this place to try the other things on the menu There's only so much you can try in one visit. The share plates are great and highly recommended. John dory was great.

  • 5/5 Hung T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's supposedly fusion cuisine between Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Very interesting take on typical dishes like edamame. It is infused with Chinese spicy bean sauce. We got the special that runs for $70 NZD per person. You get the edamame, the snapper sashimi, the cauliflower, karaage, lamb shoulder and broccoli. The lamb shoulder was incredible. And everything else was good too. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Kathryn S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food in a vibrant fun atmosphere with impeccable service that stands out from many other restaurants in the vicinity. We have now found our new fav so will be back!!

  • 5/5 Lyndon B. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fantastic place to eat! Food was sooooo good, the atmosphere was pumping and the service from everyone was really attentive. Our server Craig gave excellent food recommendations and was amazing when it came to my partners dietaries, writing a full menu with alterations and what she could/couldn’t have. The flavours of the food were constant explosions with every bite. 10/10 would recommend. Owners, feel free to open a hello beasty in Melbourne, Australia.

  • 5/5 Wendy N. 9 months ago on Google
    This place was absolutely amazing for a late night dinner! Went on a Tuesday which was still super busy. The decor, staff and the food were all great. We were greeted as we walked in and we ordered quite a bit which they served one at a time. Highly recommend the twist donuts, katsu sando and the prawn & crab toast - so yum!!

  • 5/5 Nancy S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you love Asian fusion "Hello Beasty" is the place to be .My friends and I we had a great time.The food was just WOW, so delicious,well presented.The staff was so friendly and informative.Great location in vaiduct. Definitely coming back here again

  • 5/5 Jason N. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant month special menu was great. Love the fried cauliflower, so much better than you’d think.

  • 5/5 pamela i. 1 year ago on Google
    Always exceeded our expectations, short notices when we made our booking but they managed to fit us in and doesn’t reduce the quality of the service and let’s talk about the food. My all time fave is Crab toast, KFC, Popcorn Chicken can’t go past that! I love Beasty!!

  • 4/5 Xanadu Ti T. 1 year ago on Google
    We were treated to some tasty dishes here. My only wish is that more of the vegetarian options were vegan. The tare eggplant was my favourite and the KFC was also great.

  • 5/5 Sheree M. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Absolutely love this place tried it out on Friday orderd some cocktails they were nice , orderd the dumplings , prawn toast , corn and the lamb shoulder with rice we loved everything especially the lamb that was our favourite dish of night we will definitely be back . Service was great super friendly and fast at making the cocktails .


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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