In 2015 Palate celebrates ten years since the restaurant first opened. Head chef and owner Mat McLean and his team deliver one of the best food and wine experiences in the Waikato. Located beside the river in the heart of Hamilton the spacious, monochromatic, split-level restaurant provides the perfect setting for fresh, seasonal top quality produce matched to a stunning wine list. We visited Palate recently to try their Degustation. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the service was beyond excellent. The food was extremely well presented and delicious although being a large eater I was still a little hungry at the end. My favorite dish of the evening was the “Study of Granny Smith Apples” which was paired with a very nice dessert...
At Cullens we only use naturally farmed foods, so the meals are as happy and healthy as can be. We use pork and bacon from Freedom Farm’s, Hawke’s Bay lamb, Mahi Farm eye fillet and free range chicken and eggs.
What an awesome place, from the moment you arrive you are treated incredibly well. Yesterday the top up of water and Tea was a little slow but if that’s the only negative I can come up with then you know things are great. The food tastes spectacular and I am always amazed by the flavors. This is the second time I’ve had lunch and opted for the ex press option which forces me to try things I’d never tried before such as the soft shell crab and the tempura vegetables. Highly...
This is our first time to Momento in Hamilton and we are enjoying our experience. There are toys for the kids, there is a nice ambience and on this cold rainy day the surroundings are warm and inviting. The staff are friendly and helpful and importantly the coffee is great. Rebecca had a slice however which she only rates as...
Jai Jalaram Khaman is a vegetarian Gujarat restaurant in Sandringham. Nestled amongst the other restaurants, dairies and food stores, it stands out because of its pinky orange exterior. However, you could be forgiven for passing it by, as little from the outside indicates the great food inside. A true suburban corner shop style ethnic restaurant, once inside the diner is greeted by a small space, with formica tables and kitchen chairs. This place is not about atmosphere, it is about good food....
I ate breakfast at Cima every Wednesday for nearly 2 years. They made the most wonderful omelets and I do miss them.
