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Where to Eat in Auckland: Arancini From Mark Wiens | Varedelo
This guide turns Ultimate NEW ZEALAND Food Tour!! 21 Best Meals From Auckland to Queenstown [Full Documentary] from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 18 saved spots around Auckland CBD, Central Dunedin, and Cromwell. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was particularly impressed by the innovative approach to gelato at Giapo, where he witnessed the traditional process of making New Zealand's iconic Hokey Pokey honeycomb. He described the resulting ice cream as a work of art and a perfect introduction to the country's culinary DNA. Additionally, he was surprised by the world-class quality of the sourdough pizza he found in the heart of Auckland.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Auckland CBD.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 18 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
![Map of 18 spots from Ultimate NEW ZEALAND Food Tour!! 21 Best Meals From Auckland to Queenstown [Full Documentary]](https://www.varedelo.com/shared_map_links/map-images/eVSd3Vgd6xI.jpg)
Featured spots on this map
- Muzza's Pies
Bakery in 55 Richardson Road, Mount Albert, Owairaka 1025, New Zealand, Mount Albert, Owairaka, New Zealand
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - The Stoaker Room Cromwell
Restaurant in 180 State Highway 8B, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand, Cromwell, New Zealand
Price level: Cheap - Fleurs Place
Market in 169 Haven Street, Moeraki 9482, New Zealand, Haven Street, Moeraki, New Zealand
Price level: Medium - Pedro's House of Lamb
Restaurant in 47 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand, Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - The White Lady
Hamburger Restaurant in Corner Commerce Street &, Fort Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Dante's Pizzeria Ponsonby
Pizza Restaurant in Ponsonby Centre 136 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Tony's Original Steak & Seafood Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant in 27 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
Price level: Medium - Commercial Bay
Restaurant in 7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand - Lakeside Palace Chinese Restaurant
Chinese Restaurant in 3 Rees Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand, Rees Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Price level: Cheap - Eden Noodles Cafe
Dumpling Restaurant in 105 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Giapo
Ice Cream Shop in 12 Gore Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Jimmy's Pies
Bakery in 143 Scotland Street, Roxburgh 9500, New Zealand, Scotland Street, Roxburgh, New Zealand
Price level: Medium - 6 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Arancini
- Pasta Amatriciana
- Provolone and smoked mozzarella pizza
- Nduja pizza
- Hokey Pokey ice cream
- Honeycomb toffee
- Colossal squid ice cream cone
Experiences captured
- Landed in Auckland, New Zealand
- Explored downtown Auckland on foot
- Visited Dante's Neapolitan Pizzeria
- Met with the owner of Giapo Ice Cream
- Watched the process of making honeycomb toffee
- Visited Maza's Pies in a local neighborhood
Planning notes for Auckland
Auckland, located on a narrow isthmus between the Waitematā and Manukau harbors, has a recorded human history beginning with Māori settlement around 1350. Known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau, the region was characterized by fortified volcanic hill settlements called pā. In 1840, following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the site was selected as the colonial capital of New Zealand.
Must-try foods nearby
- Hāngī
A cornerstone of Māori culture, this traditional feast is cooked in an earth oven using heated stones. - Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Widely considered New Zealand's national ice cream flavor, this is creamy vanilla mixed with crunchy bits of honeycomb toffee. - Mince and Cheese Pie
A quintessential Kiwi comfort food found in almost every local bakery. For the absolute best, locals head to Richoux Patisserie or specialty spots like Blue Rose. - Fish Sliders from Depot
A true Auckland icon created by chef Al Brown, these sliders have appeared on 'Best of' lists for years. - Dumplings in Spicy Sauce
Reflecting Auckland's massive Pan-Asian influence, the dumplings from Eden Noodles Cafe on Dominion Road are a local rite of passage.
When to go: The best time to visit Auckland is during the southern summer from December to March, when the weather is warmest (averaging 20–25°C / 68–77°F) and ideal for beaches and outdoor festivals. While this peak period offers the most sunshine.
Local tips
- Apply high-SPF sunscreen even on overcast days because the UV radiation in Auckland is exceptionally strong and can cause burns quickly.
- Tipping is not expected or required in restaurants, though a small amount for exceptional service is always appreciated.
- Remove your shoes before entering someone's home or a Māori wharenui (meeting house) as a sign of respect.
- Use an AT HOP card for the most cost-effective and seamless travel on the city's trains, buses, and ferries.
What travelers are noticing
- The City Rail Link (CRL) opening, transforming the CBD with new underground stations and faster cross-city travel.
- The revitalized Downtown Waterfront, featuring the new Te Wānanga public space and volcanic-themed play areas.
- Dreamer, a massive immersive light and sound installation at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC).
Extra place context
- Eden Noodles Cafe
Located on the famous Dominion Road 'food strip,' this humble Sichuan spot is a cult favorite with constant queues. Locals swear by their 'Dumplings in Spicy Sauce' and hand-pulled dan dan noodles.
food and Dumplings in Spicy Sauce - Giapo
Far more than a standard ice cream shop, Giapo is a world-renowned 'ice cream kitchen' in the CBD known for its avant-garde creations.
food and Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Ultimate NEW ZEALAND Food Tour!! 21 Best Meals From Auckland to Queenstown [Full Documentary], with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.