Orphans Kitchen

We all had the “feasting menu” everything was absolutely delicious. Could not my favorite between the octopus taco, the lamb or the oysters! Good old kiwiana food with a spin. We very much enjoyed our experience here and we will be back.

We had a catch up lunch at Orphans Kitchen in Ponsonby and the service was wonderful with promptly seated and being attentively waited upon. The espresso was exceptional especially using their homemade hazelnut milk.

We ordered the kumara tortilla with crispy skin snapper which was lovely with Antipodes sparkling water. For a sweet treat we also had the chocolate hazelnut brownie which was unctuous and lovely. I’d like to dine in for dinner next time. Highly recommended!

Great food and excellent wine pairing. The waiters were very kind and professional. All was excellent - from oysters with Chardonnay granite to dessert.

The salad/sauerkraut portion was delicious with a perfect amount of spice from hot sauce. However a little let down was the kumara tortilla, this was a bit dry and dull. But I guess it was a good thing, because the fish was absolutely perfect. It is not easy to cook fish and to not accidently overcook it or pick a fish that is too dry. It had the perfect tenderness and seasoning. I honestly cannot say anything bad about this except for not having enough of it.

The food was absolutely stunning especially the octopus and the monk fish. We also really loved the simplicity but deliciousness of the sour dough, garden salad and kumera fries as our sides. Taste all good.I will go back for more.