The Food KitchenManukau, Auckland
The Food Kitchen – Modern, international-style food
The Food Kitchen – Modern, international-style food
The Food Kitchen – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Manukau

The Food Kitchen

3/16 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland Open 24/7

Opening hours

Right now in Auckland5:55 am
Open 24/7
Weekly opening hours for The Food Kitchen
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

3/16 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland

About

About The Food Kitchen

Tucked into 3/16 Lambie Drive in Manukau, The Food Kitchen serves modern, international-style food to locals and visitors in Manukau, Auckland. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 18 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as slow-cooked lamb. It is one of 363 international venues we list in Auckland.

The Food Kitchen is listed as open around the clock, seven days a week. Night owls should note the late closing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In total it trades for about 168 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

SidesShoestring fries

With aioli

$9–12

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

Plan your visit

When is The Food Kitchen busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Food Kitchen

Where is The Food Kitchen?

The Food Kitchen is at 3/16 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland, about 18 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Food Kitchen's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Open 24 hours; Tuesday Open 24 hours; Wednesday Open 24 hours; Thursday Open 24 hours; Friday Open 24 hours; Saturday Open 24 hours; Sunday Open 24 hours. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Food Kitchen open on weekends?

Yes – The Food Kitchen is open on both Saturday (Open 24 hours) and Sunday (Open 24 hours).

What kind of food does The Food Kitchen serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Food Kitchen?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Food Kitchen?

The closest is Cosmo Cafe (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Food Kitchen

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Manukau
Cosmo Cafe – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Cosmo Cafe

Lambie Drive, Manukau
Manukau, Auckland
Ziggle – Restaurant food 60 m
Restaurant

Ziggle

Manukau
Manukau, Auckland
ClubRoyalZ – Bar food 290 m
Bar

ClubRoyalZ

57 Cavendish Drive, Manukau
Manukau, Auckland
Mr Katsu – Japanese food 340 m
Japanese

Mr Katsu

2/65 Cavendish Drive, Manukau
Manukau, Auckland
Saffron – Indian food 370 m
Indian

Saffron

57 Cavendish Drive, Manukau
Manukau, Auckland