A Taste of Place: Discover the 2025 Iconic Auckland Eats Winners

100 Dishes That Tell the Story of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Culinary Soul

Celebrating Auckland’s Most Iconic Flavours

The wait is over — the 2025 Iconic Auckland Eats list has been revealed, offering a delicious deep dive into the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau’s vibrant food scene. This carefully curated list features 100 must-try dishes, nominated by locals and selected by food experts for their unforgettable flavour and connection to people, place, and culture.

More than just great food, each dish on the list captures a slice of Auckland’s identity, making it a perfect way to explore the region through its most loved culinary experiences.

From Street Food Staples to Fine Dining Favourites

This year’s Iconic Auckland Eats honours a diverse array of eateries, from bustling food trucks and hidden suburban gems to award-winning restaurants and timeless neighbourhood favourites. Whether it's a smoky hangi-inspired slow-cooked lamb, a delicate seafood ceviche with a Pacific twist, or a reinvented Kiwi classic, each dish comes with a story that reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage and culinary creativity.

The 2025 edition proves once again that Auckland is not only a city of flavours but also a community of storytellers, where every plate has a purpose.

Perfect Pairings for Business and Leisure Travel

For visitors, delegates, and event planners, the Iconic Auckland Eats list offers more than just a guide to good food. It’s an opportunity to enrich itineraries with authentic, locally celebrated dining experiences. These dishes create memorable moments for business event guests, incentive groups, or free-time exploration between meetings and activities.

Whether you're curating a corporate dinner, seeking a casual lunch spot with character, or recommending a local treasure to international visitors, this list is a trusted go-to for food experiences with meaning.

Eat Like a Local, Discover Like a Traveller

Jade Ramen | Ramen Takara

What makes Iconic Auckland Eats truly unique is that every dish is nominated by Aucklanders themselves — people who know the city’s flavours intimately. Their stories, memories, and personal connections bring each dish to life, giving visitors a chance to experience Auckland not just as a destination, but as a shared table.

From traditional Māori kai and Pasifika delights to global fusions that speak to the city’s multicultural heartbeat, this list is a celebration of Auckland’s evolving food culture.

To explore the full list of the 2025 winners and start planning your flavour-filled journey through Tāmaki Makaurau, visit:
https://www.aucklandnz.com/iconic-auckland-eats

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