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7am-9pm)
A haven for self-caterers.
(
www.newworld.co.nz
;
cnr Tweed St & Maunganui Rd;
Slowfish
MAP
CAFE
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GOOGLE MAP
( 07-574 2949;
www.slowfish.co.nz
;
Shop 5, Twin Towers, Marine Pde; mains $15-24; 7am-4.30pm; )
There's no slacking off in the kitchen of this eco-aware cafe, which promotes the art of sa-
vouring fine, locally sourced food. It's a hit with the crowds: you'll have to crowbar your-
self in the door or pounce on any available alfresco seat, but it's worth it for its free-range
bacon and eggs, Greek salads and fish cakes with chilli jam.
Thai Khan Koon
MAP
THAI
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( 07-574 8500;
www.thaikhankoon.co.nz
;
277 Maunganui Rd; mains $15-19; 11am-10pm Mon, Wed-Fri &
Sun, 5-10pm Tue, 11am-late Sat)
A couple of flapping Thai flags herald this low-key eatery on an
unsexy part of the Mount's main street. But don't let the location, the faux orchids or
shiny food photos put you off - the cooking here is the real deal. Try the
gaeng dang bhed
(red duck curry) or classic Thai fish cakes.
Kwang Chow
( 07-575 5063; 241 Maunganui Rd; lunch/dinner $15/20; 11.30am-10pm Tue-Sun)
This all-you-can-eat
Chinese place is a local favourite for a bargain bite that maintains tasty flavours rather
than resorting to a bland melange. And great puddings. Cavernous interior with floor-
boards and refreshingly little gold/crimson/mirror festoonery.
CHINESE
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Drawing Room
MAP
MODERN NZ, FRENCH
$$$
( 07-575 0096;
www.thedrawingroom-nz.tumblr.com
;
107 Maunganui Rd; mains $34; 6pm-late Mon-Sat Apr-
Oct, 3pm-late daily Nov-Mar)
This outstanding new Frenchy food room fills a niche: upmarket
but totally unpretentious, with a commitment to local produce and local art (the window
mural changes monthly). Design-wise it's leather banquettes and timber floorboards;
booze-wise it's NZ craft beers, single malts and an inspired selection of Kiwi and French
wines. Order the pan-fried scallops, and leave room for a secret dessert!
Mount Bistro
MODERN NZ
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